EP1406819A1 - Interlocking container - Google Patents

Interlocking container

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EP1406819A1
EP1406819A1 EP02737723A EP02737723A EP1406819A1 EP 1406819 A1 EP1406819 A1 EP 1406819A1 EP 02737723 A EP02737723 A EP 02737723A EP 02737723 A EP02737723 A EP 02737723A EP 1406819 A1 EP1406819 A1 EP 1406819A1
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Jean-Marc Dubois
Boris Schwab
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Georg Utz Holding AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/06—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together with movable parts adapted to be placed in alternative positions for nesting the containers when empty and for stacking them when full
    • B65D21/062—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together with movable parts adapted to be placed in alternative positions for nesting the containers when empty and for stacking them when full the movable parts being attached or integral and displaceable into a position overlying the top of the container, e.g. bails, corner plates

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  • the invention relates to a box container according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Box containers are containers that are nested one inside the other to make them easier to transport.
  • the containers have a rectangular cross section and the side walls are slightly conical towards the bottom, so that a second uniform container can be placed in the rectangular opening of the container. So that such box containers can also be stacked when filled, there are various proposals, a pivoted support strut restricting the rectangular opening of the container so that the bottom of a uniform container can stand on the support struts.
  • a box container is known from EP-A-0 697 341, in which U-shaped support struts are provided on the opposite shorter side walls, which can be brought into three different positions (FIG. 3).
  • the support strut has a pivot bearing which is arranged at a distance from the end wall in the edge region and can thus be pivoted between a position which projects into the opening of the container and a position which opens the opening. Furthermore, the support strut can be pivoted downward to a stop via the releasing position, wherein it rests on the side wall, so that a second identical container can be stacked deeper into the first container.
  • the ends of the support struts are loosely guided in an open guide and can therefore fall out of the container if it is turned over.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a box container in which the support struts or brackets are better guided so that they can not fall out of the container and the bracket can be locked in any position.
  • the invention has the great advantage that the pivotable bracket is always held in a guide and can be locked in the different positions.
  • the bracket of the container according to the invention can also be brought into the different positions particularly easily.
  • Fig. 3 shows the two box containers with the brackets in the superscript
  • FIG. 4 shows a lower view of the two box containers in the lower position according to FIG. 1.
  • the same reference numerals have been used for the same elements, and first-time explanations apply to all figures, unless expressly stated otherwise.
  • two identical rectangular box containers 1 and 1 ' are shown in perspective in partial section, each having a base plate 2, two longer side walls 3 and two shorter side walls 4.
  • the side walls 3 and 4 are slightly conical towards the bottom 2.
  • two brackets 7 are pivotally mounted in a semicircular groove 8 in the wall 9 of the side walls 3.
  • the groove is bounded by a protruding semicircular tab 10, which is at a right angle to the shorter side wall 4.
  • the brackets 7 have an elbow 11 and an outwardly bent end 12 which is held in a T-shaped opening 13 in the edge 6.
  • a longitudinal groove 14 is provided on the shorter side walls 4 at the bottom 6 on the edge 6 so that the brackets 7 can be sunk (see FIG. 2).
  • the rectangular base plate 2 also has shorter sides than the dimensions of the upper free opening 15 of the container 1, so that a second identical container 1 'can be placed in the container 1.
  • a small, round depression 16 is provided in the groove 8, so that the brackets 7 are locked there and protrude into the free opening 15 of the container 1 in such a way that the container 1 'is in a central position can be nested in the lower container 1.
  • the container 1 can be filled up to about half with goods.
  • reinforced elongated, in particular rectangular, openings 17 are provided as handles on the shorter side walls 4, so that the container 1 can be easily handled and lifted.
  • FIG. 4 shows the same position A as in FIG. 1 in a bottom view.
  • the ribbed underside 20 can be seen with longitudinal grooves 21 on both sides, which serve to receive the bracket 7.
  • the bracket 7 is thus pivoted on a semicircle formed by the groove 8 from position A for stacking at a medium height (FIG. 1) on the one hand into position B for nesting (FIG. 2) and on the other hand into position C. for normal stacking (Fig. 3).
  • the small recesses 16, 18 and the backdrop 19 together with the T-shaped opening 13 in the edge 6 serve to lock the bracket 7 on the elbow 11.
  • the necessary play to bring the bracket 7 out of the respective locking position is released from the T-shaped opening 13, i.e. by lifting the bracket 7, the curved end 12 is pushed into another corner of the T-shaped opening 13, whereby the bracket 7 comes to rest in the groove 8.
  • bracket 7 is not fully locked in position B, for example, it is automatically pressed into the locking position B when a same container 1 'is nesting. In all positions A, B and C, the rectangular openings or handles 17 are largely left free of the bracket 7.
  • a label holder 22 is also provided in the shorter side walls 4 approximately halfway up, which in the nested position (FIG. 2) is at the same height as the rectangular opening 17 of the the container 1 comes to rest, and is therefore still legible. Also in the other positions C (FIG. 3) and A (FIG. 1), the label holder 22 of the upper container 1 'is not covered by the container 1 below.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Stackable Containers (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)
  • Vehicle Step Arrangements And Article Storage (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a novel interlocking container (1) which comprises a base plate (2), four lateral walls (3, 4) and an upper peripheral edge (6), whereby at least one pivotable shackle (7) is disposed in the edge (6) protruding into a free opening (15) of the box container which in a pull-out position and can be folded down in a retracted position in the edge area (6). The shackles comprise two elbow-shaped end areas (11), which are respectively guided in a semi-circular groove (8) disposed in the wall of the container and are provided with the groove engaging positions (A, B, C), so that the shackle (7) can be locked in the different positions.

Description

SchachtelbehälterBox container
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Schachtelbehälter nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a box container according to the preamble of claim 1.
Schachtelbehälter sind Behälter, die im leeren Zustand ineinander verschachtelt werden, um sie besser zu transportieren. Die Behälter haben einen rechteckigen Querschnitt und die Seitenwände sind zum Boden hin leicht konisch ausgebildet, so dass ein zweiter gleichförmiger Behälter in die rechteckige Öffnung des Behälters hineingestellt werden kann. Damit solche Schachtelbehälter im gefüllten Zustand auch stapelbar sind, gibt es verschiedene Vorschläge, wobei eine schwenkbar gelagerte Stützstrebe die rechteckige Öffnung des Behälters einschränkt, so dass der Boden eines gleichförmigen Behälters auf die Stützstreben stehen kann.Box containers are containers that are nested one inside the other to make them easier to transport. The containers have a rectangular cross section and the side walls are slightly conical towards the bottom, so that a second uniform container can be placed in the rectangular opening of the container. So that such box containers can also be stacked when filled, there are various proposals, a pivoted support strut restricting the rectangular opening of the container so that the bottom of a uniform container can stand on the support struts.
Aus EP-A-0 697 341 ist beispielsweise ein Schachtelbehälter bekannt, bei welchem an den gegenüberliegenden kürzeren Seitenwänden U-förmige Stützstreben vorgesehen, die in drei verschiedene Positionen bringbar sind (Fig. 3). Die Stützstrebe hat ein Drehlager, das auf einem Abstand zur Stirnwand in Randbe- reich angeordnet ist, und so zwischen einer in die Öffnung des Behälter hineinragende und eine die Öffnung freigebende Position geschwenkt werden kann. Ferner lässt sich die Stützstrebe über die freigebende Position, wobei sie an der Seitenwand anliegt, nach unten zu einem Anschlag verschwenken, so dass ein zweiter gleicher Behälter tiefer in den ersten Behälter gestapelt werden kann. Die Enden der Stützstreben sind in einer offenen Führung lose geführt und können daher aus dem Behälter herausfallen, wenn dieser umgedreht wird. Um die Stützstrebe in die tieferliegende Position zu bringen, müssen die Enden nach innen geschoben werden, damit diese über eine Kulisse hinausgebracht werden kann. Auch die Verrastung der Stützstrebe in den zwei oberen Positionen ist nicht gewährleistet. Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Schachtelbehälter anzugeben, bei welchen die Stützstreben oder Bügel besser geführt sind, damit diese nicht aus dem Behälter herausfallen können und der Bügel in jeder Position verrastbar ist.For example, a box container is known from EP-A-0 697 341, in which U-shaped support struts are provided on the opposite shorter side walls, which can be brought into three different positions (FIG. 3). The support strut has a pivot bearing which is arranged at a distance from the end wall in the edge region and can thus be pivoted between a position which projects into the opening of the container and a position which opens the opening. Furthermore, the support strut can be pivoted downward to a stop via the releasing position, wherein it rests on the side wall, so that a second identical container can be stacked deeper into the first container. The ends of the support struts are loosely guided in an open guide and can therefore fall out of the container if it is turned over. In order to bring the support strut into the lower position, the ends must be pushed in so that it can be brought out over a backdrop. The locking of the support strut in the two upper positions is also not guaranteed. The present invention has for its object to provide a box container in which the support struts or brackets are better guided so that they can not fall out of the container and the bracket can be locked in any position.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Schachtelbehälter den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a box container with the features of claim 1.
Die Erfindung hat den grossen Vorteil, dass der schwenkbare Bügel stets in einer Führung gehalten ist und in den verschiedenen Positionen verrastbar ist. Der Bügel des erfindungsgemässen Behälters lässt sich auch besonders einfach in die verschiedenen Positionen bringen.The invention has the great advantage that the pivotable bracket is always held in a guide and can be locked in the different positions. The bracket of the container according to the invention can also be brought into the different positions particularly easily.
Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung folgen aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen und aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, in welcher die Erfindung anhand eines in den schematischen Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert wird. Es zeigt:Further advantages of the invention follow from the dependent patent claims and from the following description, in which the invention is explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the schematic drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1 zwei aufeinander gestapelten gleichen Behälter mit den beiden Bügeln in der tieferliegenden Position,1 two identical containers stacked on top of each other with the two brackets in the lower position,
Fig. 2 die beiden Schachtelbehälter mit den Bügeln in der die Öffnung freigebende Position,2 shows the two box containers with the brackets in the position releasing the opening,
Fig. 3 die beiden Schachtelbehälter mit den Bügeln in der hochgestelltenFig. 3 shows the two box containers with the brackets in the superscript
Position, undPosition, and
Fig. 4 eine untere Ansicht auf die beiden Schachtelbehälter in der tieferliegenden Position gemäss Fig. 1. In den Figuren sind für dieselben Elemente jeweils dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet worden und erstmalige Erklärungen betreffen alle Figuren, wenn nicht ausdrücklich anders erwähnt.4 shows a lower view of the two box containers in the lower position according to FIG. 1. In the figures, the same reference numerals have been used for the same elements, and first-time explanations apply to all figures, unless expressly stated otherwise.
In der Figur 1 ist zwei identische quaderförmige Schachtelbehälter 1 und 1' in perspektivischer Darstellung im Teilschnitt gezeichnet, die je eine Bodenplatte 2, zwei längere Seitenwände 3 und zwei kürzere Seitenwände 4 aufweisen. Die Seitenwände 3 und 4 sind zum Boden 2 hin leicht konisch ausgebildet. In einem nach aussen vorstehenden Rand 6 sind zwei Bügel 7 schwenkbar in einer halbkreis- förmigen Nut 8 in der Wandung 9 der Seitenwände 3 gelagert. Die Nut ist dabei von einem vorstehenden halbkreisförmigen Lappen 10 begrenzt, der in einem rechten Winkel zur kürzeren Seitenwand 4 steht. Die Bügel 7 haben ein Kniestück 11 und ein nach aussen hin gebogenes Ende 12, das in einer T-förmigen Öffnung 13 im Rand 6 gehalten ist. Auf der Innenseite des Behälters 1 ist unten am Rand 6 an den kürzeren Seitenwänden 4 jeweils eine Längsnut 14 vorgesehen, damit die Bügel 7 versenkt werden können (siehe Figur 2). Die rechteckige Bodenplatte 2 hat ferner kürzere Seiten als die Ausmassen der oberen freien Öffnung 15 des Behälters 1 , so dass ein zweiter identischer Behälter 1' in den Behälter 1 hineingestellt werden kann. In der in Figur 1 dargestellte Position A ist in der Nut 8 eine kleine, runde Vertiefung 16 vorgesehen, so dass die Bügel 7 dort verrastet sind und so in die freie Öffnung 15 des Behälters 1 ragen, dass der Behälter 1' in eine mittlere Position in den unteren Behälter 1 verschachtelt werden kann. In dieser Position A kann der Behälter 1 bis etwa zur Hälfte mit Waren oder Güter gefüllt sein. Ferner sind im Rand 6 an den kürzeren Seitenwänden 4 verstärkte längliche, insbesondere rechteckige Öffnungen 17 als Handgriffe vorgesehen, womit der Behälter 1 leicht angefasst und aufgehoben werden kann.In FIG. 1, two identical rectangular box containers 1 and 1 'are shown in perspective in partial section, each having a base plate 2, two longer side walls 3 and two shorter side walls 4. The side walls 3 and 4 are slightly conical towards the bottom 2. In a rim 6 projecting outwards, two brackets 7 are pivotally mounted in a semicircular groove 8 in the wall 9 of the side walls 3. The groove is bounded by a protruding semicircular tab 10, which is at a right angle to the shorter side wall 4. The brackets 7 have an elbow 11 and an outwardly bent end 12 which is held in a T-shaped opening 13 in the edge 6. On the inside of the container 1, a longitudinal groove 14 is provided on the shorter side walls 4 at the bottom 6 on the edge 6 so that the brackets 7 can be sunk (see FIG. 2). The rectangular base plate 2 also has shorter sides than the dimensions of the upper free opening 15 of the container 1, so that a second identical container 1 'can be placed in the container 1. In the position A shown in FIG. 1, a small, round depression 16 is provided in the groove 8, so that the brackets 7 are locked there and protrude into the free opening 15 of the container 1 in such a way that the container 1 'is in a central position can be nested in the lower container 1. In this position A, the container 1 can be filled up to about half with goods. Furthermore, reinforced elongated, in particular rectangular, openings 17 are provided as handles on the shorter side walls 4, so that the container 1 can be easily handled and lifted.
In Figur 2 sind die selben Schachtelbehälter 1 und 1' mit den beiden Bügeln 7 in der die Öffnung freigebende Position B gezeigt. Der Bügel 7 ist dabei auf beiden Seiten in einer weiteren kleinen runden Vertiefung 18 am Ende der Nut 8 eingerastet und liegt mehr oder weniger bündig zum unteren Rand der Öffnungen 17, so dass diese Öffnungen 17 vom Bügel 7 nur geringfügig abgedeckt werden. Andererseits können die Bügel 7 durch die Öffnungen 17 hindurch von der Position B in die Position A (Fig. 1) gedrückt werden. Mit den beiden Bügeln 7 in der Position B kann der Behälter 1 ' vollständig in den Behälter 1 verschachtelt wer- den, d.h. der Rand 6 des Behälters 1 ' liegt auf den Rand 6. Die Bügel 7 liegen dabei in den Längsnuten 14, so dass sie bündig sind mit der Innenwand des Behälters 1. In Figur 3 sind die beiden Schachtelbehälter 1 und 1 ' mit den beiden Bügeln 7 in der höherliegenden Position C gezeigt, wobei die Kniestücke 11 in einer Kulisse 19 des Lappens 10 verrastet sind. In Figur 4 ist dieselbe Position A wie in Figur 1 in einer Untenansicht dargestellt. Dabei ist die gerippte Unterseite 20 mit beidseitigen Längsnuten 21 ersichtlich, die zur Aufnahme der Bügel 7 dienen.In Figure 2, the same box container 1 and 1 'are shown with the two brackets 7 in the opening B opening position. The bracket 7 is engaged on both sides in a further small round recess 18 at the end of the groove 8 and is more or less flush with the lower edge of the openings 17, so that these openings 17 are only slightly covered by the bracket 7. On the other hand, the stirrups 7 can be pressed through the openings 17 from the position B to the position A (FIG. 1). With the two brackets 7 in position B, the container 1 'can be completely nested in the container 1, ie the edge 6 of the container 1' lies on the edge 6. The brackets 7 lie in the longitudinal grooves 14 so that they are flush with the inner wall of the container 1. In FIG. 3, the two box containers 1 and 1 'are shown with the two brackets 7 in the higher position C, the elbows 11 being locked in a link 19 of the tab 10. FIG. 4 shows the same position A as in FIG. 1 in a bottom view. Here, the ribbed underside 20 can be seen with longitudinal grooves 21 on both sides, which serve to receive the bracket 7.
Der Bügel 7 ist somit auf einem von der Nut 8 gebildeten Halbkreis schwenkbar geführt von der Position A für das Stapeln in einer mittleren Höhe (Fig. 1) einerseits in die Position B für das Schachteln (Fig. 2) und andererseits in die Position C für das normale Stapeln (Fig. 3). Die kleinen Vertiefungen 16, 18 und die Kulisse 19 dienen zusammen mit der T-förmigen Öffnung 13 im Rand 6 dazu, den Bügel 7 am Kniestück 11 zu verrasten. Das nötige Spiel, um den Bügel 7 aus der jeweiligen Rastposition heraus zu bringen, wird dabei von der T-förmigen Öffnung 13 freigegeben, d.h. durch Anheben des Bügels 7 wird das gebogene Ende 12 in eine andere Ecke der T-förmigen Öffnung 13 gedrängt, wodurch der Bügel 7 in die Nut 8 zu liegen kommt. Andererseits, wenn der Bügel 7 beispielsweise nicht vollständig in der Position B eingerastet ist, ird dieser beim Schachteln von einem gleichen Behälter 1 ' automatisch in die Rastposition B gedrückt. In allen Positionen A, B und C werden die rechteckigen Öffnungen oder Handgriffe 17 vom Bügel 7 grösstenteils freigelassen.The bracket 7 is thus pivoted on a semicircle formed by the groove 8 from position A for stacking at a medium height (FIG. 1) on the one hand into position B for nesting (FIG. 2) and on the other hand into position C. for normal stacking (Fig. 3). The small recesses 16, 18 and the backdrop 19 together with the T-shaped opening 13 in the edge 6 serve to lock the bracket 7 on the elbow 11. The necessary play to bring the bracket 7 out of the respective locking position is released from the T-shaped opening 13, i.e. by lifting the bracket 7, the curved end 12 is pushed into another corner of the T-shaped opening 13, whereby the bracket 7 comes to rest in the groove 8. On the other hand, if the bracket 7 is not fully locked in position B, for example, it is automatically pressed into the locking position B when a same container 1 'is nesting. In all positions A, B and C, the rectangular openings or handles 17 are largely left free of the bracket 7.
Wie in den Figuren ersichtlich ist in den kürzeren Seitenwänden 4 ferner etwa auf halber Höhe ein Etikettenhalter 22 vorgesehen, der in der verschachtelten Stellung (Fig. 2) auf derselben Höhe wie die rechteckige Öffnung 17 des untenliegen- den Behälters 1 zu liegen kommt, und damit immer noch lesbar ist. Auch in den anderen Positionen C (Fig. 3) und A (Fig. 1) wird der Etikettenhalter 22 des oberen Behälters 1' nicht durch den untenliegenden Behälter 1 verdeckt.As can be seen in the figures, a label holder 22 is also provided in the shorter side walls 4 approximately halfway up, which in the nested position (FIG. 2) is at the same height as the rectangular opening 17 of the the container 1 comes to rest, and is therefore still legible. Also in the other positions C (FIG. 3) and A (FIG. 1), the label holder 22 of the upper container 1 'is not covered by the container 1 below.
Es versteht sich für den Fachmann, dass schon ein einziger Bügel 7 auf einer Seite des Behälters 1 genügen würde, wobei die gegenüberliegende- Seite mit einer steileren Seitenwand 4 und einem vorstehenden Innenrand zu versehen is. It is understood by the person skilled in the art that a single bracket 7 on one side of the container 1 would suffice, the opposite side being provided with a steeper side wall 4 and a protruding inner edge.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Schachtelbehälter (1) mit einer Bodenplatte (2), vier Seitenwänden (3, 4) und einem oberen umlaufenden Rand (6), wobei mindestens ein schwenkbarer Bügel (7) im Rand (6) gelagert ist, der in einer ausgeklappten Stellung in die freie Öffnung (15) des Schachtelbehälters hineinragt und in einer zurückgezogenen Stellung im Rand (6) versenkbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bügel (7) zwei knieförmigen Endbereiche (11) aufweisen, die je in einer in der Wandung des Behälters halbkreisförmige Nut (8) geführt sind und in der Nut Einrastpositionen (A, B, C) vorgesehen sind, so dass der1. box container (1) with a base plate (2), four side walls (3, 4) and an upper peripheral edge (6), at least one pivotable bracket (7) being mounted in the edge (6), which is in an unfolded position protrudes into the free opening (15) of the box container and can be retracted in a retracted position in the edge (6), characterized in that the bracket (7) has two knee-shaped end regions (11), each of which is semicircular in the wall of the container Groove (8) are guided and locking positions (A, B, C) are provided in the groove, so that the
Bügel (7) in den verschiedenen Stellungen verrastbar ist.Bracket (7) can be locked in the different positions.
2. Schachtelbehälter nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Bügel (7) geführt ist in der halbkreisförmigen Nut (8) von einer ersten Position (C), in welcher ein zweiter Behälter (V) stapelbar, zu einer zweiten Posi- tion (A), in welcher ein zweiter Behälter (1 ') in einer mittleren Höhe schachtelbar, und dann zu einer dritten Position (B), in welcher ein zweiter Behälter (1 vollständig schachtelbar ist.2. Box container according to claim 1, characterized in that the bracket (7) is guided in the semicircular groove (8) from a first position (C), in which a second container (V) is stackable, to a second position ( A) in which a second container (1 ') can be nested at a medium height, and then to a third position (B) in which a second container (1) can be completely nested.
3. Schachtelbehälter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bügelenden (12) nach aussen abgewinkelt ausgebildet und in einer T- förmigen Öffnung (13) im Rand (6) gehalten sind.3. Box container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bracket ends (12) are angled outwards and are held in a T-shaped opening (13) in the edge (6).
4. Schachtelbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei Bügel (7) auf sich gegenüberliegenden Seiten (4) vorgesehen sind.4. Box container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that two brackets (7) on opposite sides (4) are provided.
5. Schachtelbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeich- net, dass der Rand (6) eine Längsnut (14) aufweist, in welche der Bügel (7) in der dritten Position (B) versenkbar ist. 5. Box container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the edge (6) has a longitudinal groove (14) into which the bracket (7) in the third position (B) can be lowered.
6. Schachtelbehälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass je eine längliche Öffnung (17) als Handgriff in gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden (4) vorgesehen sind.6. Box container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that an elongated opening (17) is provided as a handle in opposite side walls (4).
7. Schachtelbehälter nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Etikettenhalter (22) etwa auf halber Höhe einer Seitenwand (4) vorgesehen ist, derart, dass die als Handgriff dienende längliche Öffnung (17) eines zweiten, in der dritten Position (B) verschachtelten Behälter (V) mit dem Etikettenhalter (22) im Wesentlichen auf gleicher Höhe ist. 7. Box container according to claim 6, characterized in that a label holder (22) is provided approximately halfway up a side wall (4), such that the elongated opening serving as a handle (17) of a second, in the third position (B) nested container (V) with the label holder (22) is substantially at the same height.
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