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EP1473240A1
EP1473240A1 EP04405135A EP04405135A EP1473240A1 EP 1473240 A1 EP1473240 A1 EP 1473240A1 EP 04405135 A EP04405135 A EP 04405135A EP 04405135 A EP04405135 A EP 04405135A EP 1473240 A1 EP1473240 A1 EP 1473240A1
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Jean-Marc Dubois
Marc Emenegger
Boris Schwab
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  • the invention relates to a stackable plastic transport box after the Preamble of claim 1.
  • the rotary damper is with a Insert part rotatably connected, which in a corresponding recess in the Sidewall is attached.
  • the bottom of the transport box is at the corners and provided in the middle with vertical support posts on a quadrangular Support frames are attached. This support frame is integral and solid. The further embodiment of this transport box can not this font be removed.
  • the support frame is mechanically stable enough to load over To withstand 1000 kg reliably, he must have a certain thickness and width respectively.
  • the support frame When measuring the transport box from more than 1 meter to 1 Meter requires the production of such a support frame particularly large matrices.
  • the support frame must be welded to the support posts or with a resin adhesive with a very high strength are glued.
  • US-A-4,674,647 which consists of a pallet-shaped bottom part and two opposite side walls each with a lower hinge and two further side walls each with a higher hinge.
  • the two Sidewalls with the higher hinge are exactly half the height of the Width of the bottom part, so that in the folded state (see FIG. 5) to lie next to each other. This is the maximum height of the transport box limited to half the width of the bottom part. It is not recognizable that this transport box is particularly stackable.
  • the present invention is based on the object, a stackable collapsible transport box to specify, in collapsed condition a same raised transport container with a larger load of 1000 kg and more can easily carry.
  • the invention has the great advantage that now transport box with heavy Loads in any order with collapsed transport box can be stacked. This offers completely new possibilities of warehouse logistics, empty, folded transport containers must not be collected separately and transported.
  • Figures 1 and 2 is a stackable collapsible transport box. 1 represented with a pallet-shaped bottom plate 2, two longer, opposite Sidewalls 3 and 5 and two shorter, opposite ones Side walls 4 and 6.
  • the bottom plate 2 is provided in the corners with support posts 8, the bottom of a pipe section 10 and top of an elbow 11th consist.
  • the pipe section 10 has a cross section in the form of an elongated Hexes on.
  • the angle 11 has a short section 12 and a wider section 13.
  • In the middle between the support posts 8 are more formed as a pipe piece support posts 15, which is a hexagonal Have cross-section.
  • the support posts 8 and 15 are via runner elements 16th connected with each other.
  • the mated runner elements 16 form a closed rectangle.
  • the adjacent side walls 3 and 4 are each provided with a removal flap 18 and 19, which are substantially trapezoidal are formed.
  • a removal flap 18 and 19 which are substantially trapezoidal are formed.
  • the removal flaps 18 and 19 by means two hinge elements 23 at the lower edge 24 of the cutout 21 and 22nd rotatably mounted.
  • the removal flap 18 and 19 bars 25 provided, whereby the removal flaps 18 and 19 with the respective side wall 3 or 4 can be locked.
  • label holder 27 is provided, consisting of a cassette 27 a and a holding grid 27b exists.
  • the holding grid 27b is in lateral grooves of the cassette 27a pushed in and thus a label sufficiently firmly clamped so she can not fall out.
  • the front, shorter side wall 4 by means of a Articulated or a hinge 28 hinged inwards.
  • This sidewall 4 is suitable for the shorter portion 12 of the angle 11 with a rectangular cutout 29 provided.
  • the longer side wall 3 is with upstanding, formed inwardly curved edges 30. These edges 30 are with a chamfer 32 provided, which tapers slightly towards the top.
  • Even the longer ones Side wall 3 is by means of a hinge connection or a hinge 33 after hinged inside.
  • the plane of the hinge 33 is higher than the plane of the hinge 28, so that the shorter side walls 4 and 6 in the folded state below the folded longer Side walls 3 and 5 come to rest.
  • the side walls 3 and 5 are similar the wider portion 13 of the angle 11 with rectangular cutouts 34th Provided.
  • 4 rotary closures 35 are provided in the side wall, which they can lock with the side walls 3 and 5.
  • the runners 16 are either as short element 16a and opposite short element 16b, or as a long one Element 16c and gegen Sammlunges long element 16d formed.
  • the runner elements 16 consist of an elongated, hollow support member 36 and a inner cam 37 and an outer cam 38.
  • the runner elements 16 are now in the middle by means of connecting pieces 39, which are in the cavities of the supporting parts 36 are plugged together.
  • the two outer cams 37 of a short element 16a and a counterpart long element 16d also formed opposite and with a serrated partition 40a or 40d provided. These two partitions 40a and 40d thus fit into one another, so that the two cams 38 fit into the pipe section 10 of the supporting support 8.
  • the two inner cams 37 of a short element 16 a and one gegen Eisenen short element 16b are also formed opposite and fit exactly in the tube piece designed as a central support posts 15 inside. In this way, a closed rectangular support frame can be formed.
  • the cams 37 and 38 can by means (not shown) to screws be attached to the support posts 8 and 15, including in the cams 37 and 38 and in the support posts 8 and 15 corresponding holes 42 are provided.
  • the side wall 3 with its flat covers 43rd and 44 shown in more detail.
  • the side wall 3 is also provided with reinforcing ribs 45 and has at the bottom three hinges 46 which in engage corresponding (not shown) hinge parts in the bottom plate 2.
  • the side wall 3 is laterally of the rotary fasteners 35 (see Figure 1). held. After loosening the screw caps 35, the side wall 3 with the hinge 33 (Fig. 1) are folded inwards.
  • Figure 7 is a similar transport container 1 as in Figure 1 in folded Condition shown, here the flat covers 43 and 44 of the side walls 3 and 5 are not available.
  • a transport container 1 is less torsionally stiff, so that the load capacity of the side walls 3 and 5 essential is lower than the embodiment of Figure 1.
  • the carrying capacity up to about 1000 kg, the weight of a similar one stacked on the container 1 Container (not shown) in the region of the edges 30 on the support posts. 8 is transmitted.
  • the transport container 1 is shown in the folded state. It can be clearly seen that first the shorter side walls 4 and 6 to each other have been laid and then the longer side walls 3 and 5. Since these side walls 3 and 5 are identical, it does not matter in which order the two are placed on top of each other. In this figure is clearly seen that the angle pieces 11 provided with an inner step 47 are so that they receive the runner elements 16 of a same transport container 1 can and thus both collapsed and established Transport container 1 can be stacked in any order.
  • the transport container 1 described here is made in an injection molding process a high-quality, impact-resistant plastic such as polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) produced.
  • the base of the transport container 1 is 120 cm to 100 cm and a height in the unfolded state of 90 cm. In When folded, the height is about 40 cm.
  • the dead weight of the transport container 1 is about 50 kg.

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Abstract

A stackable and collapsible transport box comprises a base plate including supporting pillars arranged as tubular elements beneath base plate and as angular elements above base plate. The angular elements are provided with step-like arrangements to receive tubular elements of a second transport box in the collapsed state. A stackable and collapsible transport box comprises a base plate (2); two first sidewalls (4, 6) mutually opposite and collapsible in a lower first plane connected to the base plate via hinge joints; and two second sidewalls (3, 5) mutually opposite and collapsible in a higher second plane connected to the base plate via hinge joints. The base plate comprises supporting pillars (8, 15) arranged as tubular elements (10) beneath the base plate and arranged as angular elements (11) above the base plate. The angular elements are provided with step-like arrangements to receive tubular elements of a second transport box in the collapsed state.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen stapelbaren Transportkasten aus Kunststoff nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a stackable plastic transport box after the Preamble of claim 1.

Es ist ein stapelbarer, zusammenlegbarer Transportkasten dieser Art z.B. bekannt aus EP-A-0 876 963, bei welchem die Seitenwände um eine gelenkige Verbindung nach innen klappbar sind. Ferner ist in einer der Seitenwände eine um eine horizontale Achse drehbare Klappe vorgesehen ist. Die Drehklappe ist mit einem Einsatzteil drehbar verbunden, welches in einen entsprechenden Einschnitt in der Seitenwand befestigt ist. Der Boden des Transportkastens ist an den Ecken und in der Mitte mit vertikalen Tragstützen versehen, die auf einem viereckigen Tragrahmen befestigt sind. Dieser Tragrahmen ist einstückig und massiv ausgebildet. Die weitere Ausgestaltung dieses Transportkasten kann dieser Schrift nicht entnommen werden.It is a stackable collapsible transport box of this kind, e.g. known from EP-A-0 876 963, in which the sidewalls are articulated about one another are foldable inside. Further, in one of the side walls, one around horizontal axis rotatable flap is provided. The rotary damper is with a Insert part rotatably connected, which in a corresponding recess in the Sidewall is attached. The bottom of the transport box is at the corners and provided in the middle with vertical support posts on a quadrangular Support frames are attached. This support frame is integral and solid. The further embodiment of this transport box can not this font be removed.

Damit der Tragrahmen mechanisch genügend stabil ist, um Traglasten von über 1000 kg zuverlässig zu widerstehen, muss er eine bestimmte Dicke und Breite aufweisen. Bei Ausmassen des Transportkastens von mehr als 1 Meter auf 1 Meter bedarf die Herstellung eines solchen Tragrahmens besonders grosse Matrizen. Ausserdem muss der Tragrahmen mit den Tragstützen verschweisst oder mit einem Kunstharzklebstoff mit einer sehr hohen Festigkeit verleimt werden.Thus, the support frame is mechanically stable enough to load over To withstand 1000 kg reliably, he must have a certain thickness and width respectively. When measuring the transport box from more than 1 meter to 1 Meter requires the production of such a support frame particularly large matrices. In addition, the support frame must be welded to the support posts or with a resin adhesive with a very high strength are glued.

Ein weiterer stapelbarer, zusammenlegbarer Transportkasten ist in US-A-4,674,647 beschrieben, der aus einem palettenförmigen Bodenteil und zwei gegenüberliegende Seitenwände je mit einem tieferliegenden Scharnier und zwei weitere Seitenwände je mit einem höherliegenden Scharnier besteht. Die beiden Seitenwände mit dem höherliegenden Scharnier sind genau halb so hoch wie die Breite des Bodenteils, so dass sie in zusammengeklappten Zustand (siehe Fig. 5) nebeneinander zu liegen kommen. Damit ist die maximale Höhe des Transportkastens auf die halbe Breite des Bodenteils beschränkt. Es ist nicht erkennbar, dass dieser Transportkasten besonders stapelbar ist. Another stackable collapsible transport box is in US-A-4,674,647, which consists of a pallet-shaped bottom part and two opposite side walls each with a lower hinge and two further side walls each with a higher hinge. The two Sidewalls with the higher hinge are exactly half the height of the Width of the bottom part, so that in the folded state (see FIG. 5) to lie next to each other. This is the maximum height of the transport box limited to half the width of the bottom part. It is not recognizable that this transport box is particularly stackable.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen stapelbaren zusammenlegbaren Transportkasten anzugeben, der in zusammengelegten Zustand einen gleichen aufgestellten Transportbehälter mit einem grösseren Last von 1000 kg und mehr problemlos tragen kann.The present invention is based on the object, a stackable collapsible transport box to specify, in collapsed condition a same raised transport container with a larger load of 1000 kg and more can easily carry.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen stapelbaren, zusammenlegbaren Transportkasten mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This task is accomplished by a stackable, collapsible transport box solved with the features of claim 1.

Die Erfindung hat den grossen Vorteil, dass nunmehr Transportkasten mit schweren Lasten in beliebiger Reihenfolge mit zusammengelegten Transportkasten gestapelt werden können. Dies bietet völlig neue Möglichkeiten der Lagerlogistik, müssen doch leere, zusammengelegte Transportbehälter nicht separat gesammelt und transportiert werden.The invention has the great advantage that now transport box with heavy Loads in any order with collapsed transport box can be stacked. This offers completely new possibilities of warehouse logistics, empty, folded transport containers must not be collected separately and transported.

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:

Fig. 1
einen stapelbaren, zusammenlegbaren Transportbehälter in perspektivischer Darstellung von oben,
Fig. 2
denselben Stapelbehälter perspektivisch von unten,
Fig. 3
Kufenelemente für den Stapelbehälter in Explosionsdarstellung von unten,
Fig. 4
dieselben Kufenelemente der Fig. 3 perspektivisch von oben,
Fig. 5
eine Seitenwand in perspektivischer Darstellung von vorne,
Fig. 6
dieselbe Seitenwand der Fig. 5 von hinten,
Fig. 7
ein ähnlicher Transportbehälter wie Fig. 1 in zusammengelegtem Zustand, und
Fig. 8
derselbe Transportbehälter der Fig. 1 in zusammengelegtem Zustand.
Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and from the following description in which the invention with reference to an embodiment shown in the schematic drawings is explained in more detail. It shows:
Fig. 1
a stackable, collapsible transport container in a perspective view from above,
Fig. 2
the same stack container in perspective from below,
Fig. 3
Blade elements for the stacking container in exploded view from below,
Fig. 4
the same runner elements of FIG. 3 in perspective from above,
Fig. 5
a side wall in perspective from the front,
Fig. 6
the same side wall of Fig. 5 from behind,
Fig. 7
a similar transport container as Fig. 1 in a collapsed state, and
Fig. 8
the same transport container of Fig. 1 in collapsed condition.

In den Figuren sind für dieselben Elemente jeweils dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet worden und erstmalige Erklärungen betreffen alle Figuren, wenn nicht ausdrücklich anders erwähnt.In the figures, the same reference numerals are used for the same elements and first-time statements affect all figures, if not expressly stated otherwise.

In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist ein stapelbarer, zusammenlegbarer Transportkasten 1 dargestellt mit einer palettenförmigen Bodenplatte 2, zwei längere, sich gegenüberliegende Seitenwände 3 und 5 und zwei kürzere, sich gegenüberliegende Seitenwände 4 und 6. Die Bodenplatte 2 ist in den Ecken mit Tragstützen 8 versehen, die unten aus einem Rohrstück 10 und oben aus einem Winkelstück 11 bestehen. Das Rohrstück 10 weist einen Querschnitt in der Form eines länglichen Sechsecks auf. Das Winkelstück 11 weist einen kurzen Abschnitt 12 und einen breiteren Abschnitt 13 auf. In der Mitte zwischen den Tragstützen 8 sind weitere als Rohrstück ausgebildete Tragstützen 15 vorgesehen, die einen sechseckigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Die Tragstützen 8 und 15 sind über Kufenelemente 16 miteinander verbunden. Die zusammengesteckten Kufenelemente 16 bilden ein geschlossenes Rechteck. Die aneinander liegenden Seitenwände 3 und 4 sind je mit einer Entnahmeklappe 18 bzw. 19 versehen, die im Wesentlichen trapezförmig ausgebildet sind. In den Seitenwänden 3 und 4 ist ein entsprechender Ausschnitt 21 bzw. 22 vorgesehen, in welchem die Entnahmeklappe 18 bzw. 19 bündig hineinpasst. Wie ersichtlich sind die Entnahmeklappen 18 bzw. 19 mittels zwei Scharnierelemente 23 am unteren Rand 24 des Ausschnittes 21 bzw. 22 drehbar befestigt. Ferner sind beiderseits der Entnahmeklappe 18 bzw. 19 Riegel 25 vorgesehen, womit die Entnahmeklappen 18 bzw. 19 mit der jeweiligen Seitenwand 3 bzw. 4 verriegelt werden können. Ferner sind an den Entnahmeklappen 18 und 19 Etikettenhalter 27 vorgesehen, die aus einer Kassette 27a und einem Haltegitter 27b besteht. Das Haltegitter 27b ist in seitlichen Nuten der Kassette 27a hineingeschoben und damit eine Etikette ausreichend fest geklemmt wird, so dass sie nicht herausfallen kann. In Figures 1 and 2 is a stackable collapsible transport box. 1 represented with a pallet-shaped bottom plate 2, two longer, opposite Sidewalls 3 and 5 and two shorter, opposite ones Side walls 4 and 6. The bottom plate 2 is provided in the corners with support posts 8, the bottom of a pipe section 10 and top of an elbow 11th consist. The pipe section 10 has a cross section in the form of an elongated Hexes on. The angle 11 has a short section 12 and a wider section 13. In the middle between the support posts 8 are more formed as a pipe piece support posts 15, which is a hexagonal Have cross-section. The support posts 8 and 15 are via runner elements 16th connected with each other. The mated runner elements 16 form a closed rectangle. The adjacent side walls 3 and 4 are each provided with a removal flap 18 and 19, which are substantially trapezoidal are formed. In the side walls 3 and 4 is a corresponding section 21 and 22, in which the removal flap 18 and 19, respectively fits flush. As can be seen, the removal flaps 18 and 19 by means two hinge elements 23 at the lower edge 24 of the cutout 21 and 22nd rotatably mounted. Furthermore, on both sides of the removal flap 18 and 19 bars 25 provided, whereby the removal flaps 18 and 19 with the respective side wall 3 or 4 can be locked. Furthermore, at the removal flaps 18 and 19 label holder 27 is provided, consisting of a cassette 27 a and a holding grid 27b exists. The holding grid 27b is in lateral grooves of the cassette 27a pushed in and thus a label sufficiently firmly clamped so she can not fall out.

Wie in Figur 2 ersichtlich, ist die vordere, kürzere Seitenwand 4 mittels einer Gelenkverbindung oder eines Scharniers 28 nach innen klappbar. Diese Seitenwand 4 ist passend zum kürzeren Abschnitt 12 des Winkelstücks 11 mit einem rechteckigen Ausschnitt 29 versehen. Die längere Seitenwand 3 ist mit aufstehenden, nach innen gebogenen Rändern 30 ausgebildet. Diese Ränder 30 sind mit einer Fase 32 versehen, die sich nach oben hin leicht verjüngt. Auch die längere Seitenwand 3 ist mittels einer Gelenkverbindung oder eines Scharniers 33 nach innen klappbar. Wie ersichtlich liegt die Ebene der Gelenkverbindung 33 höher als die Ebene der Gelenkverbindung 28, so dass die kürzeren Seitenwände 4 und 6 im zusammengelegten Zustand unterhalb der zusammengeklappten längeren Seitenwände 3 und 5 zu liegen kommen. Die Seitenwände 3 und 5 sind ähnlich dem breiteren Abschnitt 13 des Winkelstücks 11 mit rechteckigen Ausschnitten 34 versehen. Ferner sind in der Seitenwand 4 Drehverschlüsse 35 vorgesehen, welche diese mit den Seitenwänden 3 und 5 verriegeln können.As can be seen in Figure 2, the front, shorter side wall 4 by means of a Articulated or a hinge 28 hinged inwards. This sidewall 4 is suitable for the shorter portion 12 of the angle 11 with a rectangular cutout 29 provided. The longer side wall 3 is with upstanding, formed inwardly curved edges 30. These edges 30 are with a chamfer 32 provided, which tapers slightly towards the top. Even the longer ones Side wall 3 is by means of a hinge connection or a hinge 33 after hinged inside. As can be seen, the plane of the hinge 33 is higher than the plane of the hinge 28, so that the shorter side walls 4 and 6 in the folded state below the folded longer Side walls 3 and 5 come to rest. The side walls 3 and 5 are similar the wider portion 13 of the angle 11 with rectangular cutouts 34th Provided. Furthermore, 4 rotary closures 35 are provided in the side wall, which they can lock with the side walls 3 and 5.

Wie in den Figuren 3 und 4 dargestellt, sind die Kufenelemente 16 entweder als kurzes Element 16a und gegengleiches kurzes Element 16b, oder als langes Element 16c und gegengleiches langes Element 16d ausgebildet. Die Kufenelemente 16 bestehen dabei aus einem länglichen, hohlen Tragteil 36 und einem inneren Nocken 37 und einem äusseren Nocken 38. Die Kufenelemente 16 sind nun in der Mitte mittels Verbindungsstücke 39, die in die Hohlräume der Tragteile 36 hingesteckt werden, miteinander verbunden. Die beiden äusseren Nocken 37 eines kurzen Elements 16a und eines gegengleiches langes Element 16d sind ebenfalls gegengleich geformt und mit einer zackenförmigen Trennwand 40a bzw. 40d versehen. Diese beiden Trennwände 40a und 40d passen somit ineinander, so dass die beiden Nocken 38 in einen das Rohrstück 10 des Tragstützens 8 hineinpassen. Die beiden inneren Nocken 37 eines kurzen Elements 16a und eines gegengleichen kurzen Elementes 16b sind ebenfalls gegengleich ausgebildet und passen genau in den als Rohrstück ausgebildeten, mittigen Tragstützen 15 hinein. Auf diese Weise kann ein geschlossener rechteckigen Tragrahmen gebildet werden. Die Nocken 37 bzw. 38 können mittels (nicht-dargestellten) Schrauben an den Tragstützen 8 bzw. 15 befestigt sein, wozu in den Nocken 37 und 38 und in den Tragstützen 8 und 15 entsprechende Bohrungen 42 vorgesehen sind.As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the runners 16 are either as short element 16a and opposite short element 16b, or as a long one Element 16c and gegengleiches long element 16d formed. The runner elements 16 consist of an elongated, hollow support member 36 and a inner cam 37 and an outer cam 38. The runner elements 16 are now in the middle by means of connecting pieces 39, which are in the cavities of the supporting parts 36 are plugged together. The two outer cams 37 of a short element 16a and a counterpart long element 16d also formed opposite and with a serrated partition 40a or 40d provided. These two partitions 40a and 40d thus fit into one another, so that the two cams 38 fit into the pipe section 10 of the supporting support 8. The two inner cams 37 of a short element 16 a and one gegengleichen short element 16b are also formed opposite and fit exactly in the tube piece designed as a central support posts 15 inside. In this way, a closed rectangular support frame can be formed. The cams 37 and 38 can by means (not shown) to screws be attached to the support posts 8 and 15, including in the cams 37 and 38 and in the support posts 8 and 15 corresponding holes 42 are provided.

In den Figuren 5 und 6 ist die Seitenwand 3 mit ihren flachen Abdeckungen 43 und 44 näher dargestellt. Wie ersichtlich ist die Seitenwand 3 ebenfalls mit Verstärkungsrippen 45 versehen und weist sie unten drei Scharniere 46 auf, die in entsprechende (nicht-dargestellte) Scharnierteile in der Bodenplatte 2 hineingreifen. Die Seitenwand 3 wird seitlich von den Drehverschlüssen 35 (vgl. Figur 1) gehalten. Nach dem Lösen der Drehverschlüsse 35 kann die Seitenwand 3 mit dem Scharnier 33 (Fig. 1) nach innen geklappt werden.In Figures 5 and 6, the side wall 3 with its flat covers 43rd and 44 shown in more detail. As can be seen, the side wall 3 is also provided with reinforcing ribs 45 and has at the bottom three hinges 46 which in engage corresponding (not shown) hinge parts in the bottom plate 2. The side wall 3 is laterally of the rotary fasteners 35 (see Figure 1). held. After loosening the screw caps 35, the side wall 3 with the hinge 33 (Fig. 1) are folded inwards.

In Figur 7 ist ein ähnlicher Transportbehälter 1 wie in Figur 1 in zusammengelegtem Zustand gezeigt, wobei hier die flachen Abdeckungen 43 und 44 der Seitenwände 3 und 5 nicht vorhanden sind. Ein solcher Transportbehälter 1 ist weniger verdrehungssteif, so dass die Tragfähigkeit der Seitenwände 3 und 5 wesentlich geringer ist als die Ausführung der Figur 1. Insbesondere beträgt die Tragfähigkeit bis etwa 1000 kg, wobei das Gewicht eines auf den Behälter 1 gestapelten ähnlichen Behälters (nicht dargestellt) im Bereich der Ränder 30 auf die Tragstützen 8 übertragen wird.In Figure 7 is a similar transport container 1 as in Figure 1 in folded Condition shown, here the flat covers 43 and 44 of the side walls 3 and 5 are not available. Such a transport container 1 is less torsionally stiff, so that the load capacity of the side walls 3 and 5 essential is lower than the embodiment of Figure 1. In particular, the carrying capacity up to about 1000 kg, the weight of a similar one stacked on the container 1 Container (not shown) in the region of the edges 30 on the support posts. 8 is transmitted.

In Figur 8 ist der Transportbehälter 1 in zusammengeklappten Zustand gezeigt. Dabei ist deutlich erkennbar, dass zuerst die kürzeren Seitenwände 4 und 6 aufeinander gelegt worden sind und anschliessend die längeren Seitenwände 3 und 5. Da diese Seitenwände 3 und 5 identisch ausgebildet sind, spielt es keine Rolle in welcher Reihenfolge die beiden aufeinander gelegt werden. In dieser Figur ist deutlich zu sehen, dass die Winkelstücke 11 mit einer inneren Stufe 47 versehen sind, damit sie die Kufenelemente 16 eines gleichen Transportbehälters 1 aufnehmen können und somit sowohl zusammengeklappte als auch aufgestellte Transportbehälter 1 in beliebiger Reihenfolge gestapelt werden können.In Figure 8, the transport container 1 is shown in the folded state. It can be clearly seen that first the shorter side walls 4 and 6 to each other have been laid and then the longer side walls 3 and 5. Since these side walls 3 and 5 are identical, it does not matter in which order the two are placed on top of each other. In this figure is clearly seen that the angle pieces 11 provided with an inner step 47 are so that they receive the runner elements 16 of a same transport container 1 can and thus both collapsed and established Transport container 1 can be stacked in any order.

Der hier beschriebene Transportbehälter 1 ist in einem Spritzgussverfahren aus einem hochwertigen, schlagfesten Kunststoff wie Polyethylen (PE) oder Polypropylen (PP) hergestellt. Die Grundfläche des Transportbehälters 1 beträgt 120 cm auf 100 cm und eine Höhe in nicht-zusammengeklappten Zustand von 90 cm. In zusammengeklappten Zustand beträgt die Höhe etwa 40 cm. Das Eigengewicht des Transportbehälters 1 beträgt etwa 50 kg.The transport container 1 described here is made in an injection molding process a high-quality, impact-resistant plastic such as polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) produced. The base of the transport container 1 is 120 cm to 100 cm and a height in the unfolded state of 90 cm. In When folded, the height is about 40 cm. The dead weight of the transport container 1 is about 50 kg.

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Stapelbarer, zusammenlegbarer Transportkasten (1) aus Kunststoff mit einer Bodenplatte (2) und vier Seitenwänden (3, 4), die mittels Gelenkverbindungen (28; 33) mit der Bodenplatte verbunden sind, wobei zwei gegenüberliegende Seitenwände in einer ersten Ebene klappbar sind und die zwei anliegenden, sich gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände in einer zweiten, gegenüber der ersten höherliegenden Ebene klappbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bodenplatte in den Eckbereichen Tragstützen (8) aufweist, die unterhalb der Bodenplatte als Rohrstück (10) und oberhalb als Winkelstück (11) ausgebildet sind, wobei die Winkelstücke (11) innen stufenförmig sind, um im zusammengelegten Zustand Rohrstücke (10) eines gleichen oder ähnlichen Transportkasten aufzunehmen.A stackable collapsible plastic transport box (1) having a bottom plate (2) and four side walls (3,4) connected to the bottom plate by means of articulated joints (28; 33), two opposing side walls being foldable in a first plane and two adjoining, opposing side walls are foldable in a second, opposite the first higher level, characterized in that the bottom plate in the corner areas support posts (8) formed below the bottom plate as a pipe section (10) and above as an angle (11) are, wherein the angle pieces (11) are stepped inside to accommodate in the folded state tube pieces (10) of a same or similar transport box. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Winkelstücke (11) mit einem kurzen Abschnitt (12) und einem langen Abschnitt (13) ausgebildet sind, und Seitenwände (3, 5) mit den höherliegenden Scharnieren entsprechend dem langen Abschnitt mit einem rechteckigen Ausschnitt (34) in den beiden Eckbereichen versehen sind.Transport box according to claim 1, characterized in that the angle pieces (11) are formed with a short section (12) and a long section (13), and side walls (3, 5) with the higher hinges corresponding to the long section with a rectangular cut-out (34) are provided in the two corner areas. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Seitenwände (3, 5) höher sind als die halbe Breite des Transportkastens und mit nach innen gebogenen, nach oben verjüngten Rändern (30) versehen sind, derart dass sie übereinanderlegbar sind.Transport box according to claim 2, characterized in that the two side walls (3, 5) are higher than half the width of the transport box and provided with inwardly bent, upwardly tapered edges (30), so that they are übereinanderlegbar. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ränder (30) mit einer Fase (32) versehen sind.Transport box according to claim 3, characterized in that the edges (30) are provided with a chamfer (32). Transportkasten nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Seitenwände (3, 5) zumindest im Bereich der Ecken und in der Verlängerung der Winkelstücke (11) mit Längs- und Querrippen versehen sind, die den Seitenwänden (3, 5) eine erhöhte Tragfähigkeit von etwa 1000 kg geben. Transport box according to claim 4, characterized in that the side walls (3, 5) are provided at least in the region of the corners and in the extension of the angle pieces (11) with longitudinal and transverse ribs, the side walls (3, 5) increased load capacity of give about 1000 kg. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Fase der Seitenwände (3, 5) mit mehreren übereinanderliegenden Querrippen verstärkt ist.Transport box according to claim 5, characterized in that the chamfer of the side walls (3, 5) is reinforced with a plurality of superimposed transverse ribs. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Längs- und Querrippen mit einer versteifenden flachen Abdeckung verschweisst sind, so dass sich eine Tragfähigkeit auf bis zu 4500 kg ergibt.Transport box according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the longitudinal and transverse ribs are welded with a stiffening flat cover, so that a load capacity of up to 4500 kg results. Transportkasten nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Kufen (16) mit vorstehenden Nocken (37, 42) vorgesehen sind, die in den Rohrstücken (10) der Tragstützen (8) befestigt sind.Transport box according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that runners (16) with projecting cams (37, 42) are provided, which are fastened in the pipe sections (10) of the support posts (8). Transportkasten nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kufen aus gleichen und gegengleichen Kufenelementen (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) bestehen, die in den Rohrstücken (10) zusammengesteckt ein dem Umfang des Transportkasten entsprechendes Viereck bilden.Transport box according to claim 8, characterized in that the runners consist of identical and opposite runner elements (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) which, when plugged together in the tubular pieces (10), form a quadrangle corresponding to the circumference of the transport box. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kufenelemente (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) und die Nocken (37, 42) hohl ausgebildet sind und die Nocken (37, 42) wabenförmige Verstärkungselemente aufweisen.Transport box according to claim 9, characterized in that the runner elements (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) and the cams (37, 42) are hollow and the cams (37, 42) have honeycomb reinforcing elements. Transportkasten nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kufenelemente (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) mit flachen Rillen versehen sind und die Kufenelemente mittels Verbindungsstücke (39) zu einem Viereck zusammensetzbar sind.Transport box according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the runner elements (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d) are provided with shallow grooves and the runner elements by means of connecting pieces (39) can be assembled to form a quadrangle.
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