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EP1516823A1
EP1516823A1 EP03362017A EP03362017A EP1516823A1 EP 1516823 A1 EP1516823 A1 EP 1516823A1 EP 03362017 A EP03362017 A EP 03362017A EP 03362017 A EP03362017 A EP 03362017A EP 1516823 A1 EP1516823 A1 EP 1516823A1
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  • the invention relates to a container comprising a bottom as well as removable side panels.
  • Such containers have the advantage of presenting a storage volume minimal when disassembled.
  • the bottom is placed on legs or rails, to allow the transport of the container by a pallet truck.
  • the bottom can then flex between the feet or crossbeams under the effect of the weight of the content. To limit this flexion, there is sometimes a central foot under the bottom.
  • containers with connecting means removable between the side panels and the bottom are arranged to counteract both bending deformation of the edge of the bottom and bending deformation of the side panel.
  • These means comprise a tenon secured to the side panel which comes to engage in a mortise of the bottom, a return extending on the bottom parallel to the mortise to cooperate with the inside of the side panel.
  • This provision is fragile insofar as the mortise is disposed near the edge from the bottom, so on a party likely to yield when the container is raised by its side panels.
  • the subject of the invention is a container which does not have this disadvantage.
  • container according to claim 1 that of the elements tenon or mortise attached to the bottom extends over a massive part of the bottom far from the edge of the bottom and do not risk therefore not give in when the container is raised by its side panels.
  • the means of removable connection between two adjacent side panels have pillars that each extend directly above a bottom foot between two side panels, each of these pillars and the side panels including the means of their hanging.
  • the attachment means comprise grooves in each of the side panels and in the pillars able to receive a key of solidarity between each of panels and the concerned pillar.
  • each of the pillars has a buckling resistance allowing the container to support the weight of a similar superimposed container.
  • the weight of the superimposed container passes preferentially by the pillars, without soliciting the panels, which are preferably used for the stabilization of the pillars to increase the buckling resistance.
  • the pillars have an end intended for receive positioning studs, each of the feet having a hollow housing of a form homologous to the studs and able to receive one of the studs.
  • the pads of the lower container are housed in the housing of the upper container, which allows the good positioning the upper container on the container inferior.
  • the container is equipped with a cover having a peripheral skirt protruding from the cover to cover the top of the side panels and pillars.
  • the side panels and / or the bottom include a frame that supports two outer walls separated by a nest bee.
  • a removable container according to the invention comprises a bottom 1 of general shape square with feet 2 at each of its corners.
  • the bottom 1 has edges 3 which extend between each feet 2.
  • Side panels 4 (only one is shown at Figure 1) are reported on each of the edges 3 of the background 1.
  • each of the edges 3 is shaped to present a tenon 5 and a return 6 which extend along the edges 3.
  • the base of the side panels 4 comprises a mortise 7 which extends along said base.
  • the shape of the edge 3 and the shape of the base of the side panel 4 are complementary so that the side panel 4 can be put in place on the 3 associated edge by sliding along said edge.
  • the container according to the invention is then ready to receive content.
  • the edges 3 of the bottom 1 are likely to sag.
  • the bending of the edge 3 is more free but depends on a concomitant distortion of side panel 4 in his plan.
  • the side panel 4 presents a great stiffness in his plan, so that the bending deformation of the edge 3 is thwarted by the side panel 4.
  • This characteristic makes it possible to limit the deformation overall bottom 1 under the effect of the weight of the contents, and thus makes it possible to increase the resistance of the bottom 1.
  • a equal weight, a container according to the invention thus supports a larger load.
  • the bases of the panels side 4 are likely to flex to present a bulge towards the outside.
  • This characteristic makes it possible to limit the deformed overall of the side panel 4 under the effect of the thrust content.
  • the container To further limit the flexion of the panels side 4 under the effect of the thrust of the contents, it is expected according to the invention to equip the container with a lid 11 illustrated in FIG. 4 and which comprises a skirt peripheral 12 stretching to cover the top of the pillars 8 and side panels 4.
  • the skirt 12 cooperates with the tops of the side panels in the same way that the return 6 cooperates the base of the side panels 4, by preventing the top of the side panels 4 from flexing.
  • the lid 11 comprises a central hole 13 of filling, so that the lid 11 can be put in place before filling the container, that is to say before the tops of the side panels 4 have sagged under the effect of the thrust of the content.
  • the pillars 8 have sufficient buckling resistance to bear the weight of at least one loaded container that is superimposed. This buckling resistance is increased by the stabilization of the pillars ensured by the panels lateral 4 connected to it by means of keys 10.
  • the tops of the pillars 8 are equipped of removable pads 14 visible in FIG. snap into a bore 15 of the summit of the associated pillar 8. The studs 14 rest either directly on the top the associated pillar 8 if the lid is not installed, as shown in Figure 4, on the lid 11, being threaded into the bore 15 of the pillar 8 through a through hole 16 of the lid 11.
  • the feet 2 of the container present in their lower part a hollow housing 17 (visible in the figure 2) of homologous shape to the pads 14. During the superposition, the pads 14 of the lower container come to lodge in the lodgings 17 feet 2 of the container superior, which allows the correct positioning of the container upper on the lower container.
  • the pillars 8 of the lower container transmit the weight of the upper container to feet of the lower container.
  • the peripheral skirt 12 of the cover 11 extends not only down to cooperate with the panels side 4, but also upwards to form a ledge in which the feet 2 of the upper container register naturally.
  • the pillars 8 are here cut into a profile polyvinyl chloride, possibly reinforced internally by a light metal core.
  • the side panels 4 are constituted here, as can be seen in FIG. 1, of a frame 18 polyvinyl chloride in which the grooves 9 of the edges and the mortise 7 of the base, and which receives the outer walls of polyvinyl chloride 19 separated by a metal honeycomb 20 extending to inside the frame 18.
  • the bottom 1 comprises a frame 21 which supports feet 2 and in which are made the tenons and returns along each edge 3, the receiving frame 1 two outer walls 22 made of polyvinyl chloride separated by a metal honeycomb 23 extending inside the frame 21.
  • the frames 18 and 21 are here injection molded, while the outer walls and feet 2 are reported on the corresponding frame by welding or bonding. This method of manufacture allows a construction solid and lightweight for a reasonable cost.
  • the keys 10 are made of metal lightweight or polyvinyl chloride.
  • containers according to the invention may be used for any other type of content.
  • the elements of the container may be provided in any other material without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • side panels and the bottom as consisting of a supporting frame two side walls separated by a honeycomb, one can also make a bottom and side panels full.
  • the illustrated container is square and has four side panels, the invention is not limited to such an arrangement and includes containers of various shapes, for example a container with octagonal background.
  • the 5 and the portion 50 of the side panel 4 which extends under the tenon 5 have substantially the same height.
  • the post 5 and the part 50 therefore have tearing resistances substantially identical.
  • the means of removable connection between the side panels and the bottom include a mortise extending to the base of the panel lateral and a tenon extending along the edge of the bottom, we can of course reverse these two elements, realizing the mortise on the edge and the tenon on the panel.
  • connection means comprising a series of pins which protrude from the edge and which are received in a a series of homologous orifices extending at the base of the panel, provided that these means of liaison ensure connection between the side panel and the bottom allowing counteract the deformation in flexion of the edge of the bottom.
  • the means of Removable connection between the side panels comprise pillars secured to the side panels by means of keys
  • connecting means directly integrated into the side panels, like snaps between the side panels.

Abstract

The demountable container for palletized loads has a floor (1) having feet (2) at its corners and edges (3) extending between the feet. The side panels (4) are each connected to the adjacent side panels and to the edges of the floor by detachable couplings. The releasable couplings are provided to convert a flexion of each edge to a deformation of the side panel in its plane.

Description

L'invention concerne un conteneur comportant un fond ainsi que des panneaux latéraux démontables. De tels conteneurs ont l'avantage de présenter un volume de stockage minimal lors qu'ils sont démontés.The invention relates to a container comprising a bottom as well as removable side panels. Such containers have the advantage of presenting a storage volume minimal when disassembled.

Dans certains des conteneurs de ce type, le fond est posé sur des pieds ou des traverses, pour permettre le transport du conteneur par un transpalette. Le fond peut alors fléchir entre les pieds ou les traverses sous l'effet du poids du contenu. Pour limiter cette flexion, on dispose parfois d'un pied central sous le fond.In some of the containers of this type, the bottom is placed on legs or rails, to allow the transport of the container by a pallet truck. The bottom can then flex between the feet or crossbeams under the effect of the weight of the content. To limit this flexion, there is sometimes a central foot under the bottom.

Mais, lorsque les conteneurs sont soulevés et empilés les uns sur les autres, le pied central n'est plus en appui et ne remplit plus son rôle. Le fond fléchit alors de façon importante sous le poids du conteneur, ce qui limite la charge maximale des conteneurs.But, when the containers are raised and stacked on each other, the foot Central no longer supports and no longer fulfills its role. The bottom then bends significantly under the weight of the container, which limits the maximum load of containers.

On connaít, par ailleurs, selon le document US 2002/084274 A1, des conteneurs dont les moyens de liaison démontable entre les panneaux latéraux et le fond sont agencés pour contrer à la fois une déformation de flexion du bord du fond et une déformation de flexion du panneau latéral. Ces moyens comprennent un tenon solidaire du panneau latéral qui vient s'engager dans une mortaise du fond, un retour s'étendant sur le fond parallèlement à la mortaise pour coopérer avec l'intérieur du panneau latéral. Cette disposition se révèle fragile dans la mesure où la mortaise est disposée à proximité du bord du fond, donc sur une partie susceptible de céder lorsque le conteneur est soulevé par ses panneaux latéraux.We know, moreover, according to the US document 2002/084274 A1, containers with connecting means removable between the side panels and the bottom are arranged to counteract both bending deformation of the edge of the bottom and bending deformation of the side panel. These means comprise a tenon secured to the side panel which comes to engage in a mortise of the bottom, a return extending on the bottom parallel to the mortise to cooperate with the inside of the side panel. This provision is fragile insofar as the mortise is disposed near the edge from the bottom, so on a party likely to yield when the container is raised by its side panels.

L'invention a pour objet un conteneur ne présentant pas cet inconvénient. En vue de la réalisation de ce but, on propose un conteneur selon la revendication 1. Ainsi, celui des éléments du tenon ou de la mortaise solidaire du fond s'étend sur une partie massive du fond éloignée du bord du fond et ne risque donc pas de céder lorsque que le conteneur est soulevé par ses panneaux latéraux.The subject of the invention is a container which does not have this disadvantage. In order to achieve this goal, we propose container according to claim 1. Thus, that of the elements tenon or mortise attached to the bottom extends over a massive part of the bottom far from the edge of the bottom and do not risk therefore not give in when the container is raised by its side panels.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, les moyens de liaison démontable entre deux panneaux latéraux adjacents comportent des piliers qui s'étendent chacun à l'aplomb d'un pied du fond entre deux panneaux latéraux, chacun de ces piliers et les panneaux latéraux comprenant les moyens de leur accrochage.According to another aspect of the invention, the means of removable connection between two adjacent side panels have pillars that each extend directly above a bottom foot between two side panels, each of these pillars and the side panels including the means of their hanging.

De préférence, les moyens d'accrochage comportent des rainures dans chacun des panneaux latéraux et dans les piliers aptes à recevoir une clé de solidarisation entre chacun des panneaux et le pilier concerné.Preferably, the attachment means comprise grooves in each of the side panels and in the pillars able to receive a key of solidarity between each of panels and the concerned pillar.

Selon un aspect avantageux de l'invention, chacun des piliers a une résistance au flambement permettant au conteneur de supporter le poids d'un conteneur analogue superposé.According to an advantageous aspect of the invention, each of the pillars has a buckling resistance allowing the container to support the weight of a similar superimposed container.

Ainsi, le poids du conteneur superposé passe préférentiellement par les piliers, sans solliciter les panneaux, qui servent de préférence à la stabilisation des piliers pour en augmenter la résistance au flambement.Thus, the weight of the superimposed container passes preferentially by the pillars, without soliciting the panels, which are preferably used for the stabilization of the pillars to increase the buckling resistance.

De préférence, les piliers ont une extrémité prévue pour recevoir des plots de positionnement, chacun des pieds comportant un logement creux de forme homologue aux plots et apte à recevoir l'un des plots.Preferably, the pillars have an end intended for receive positioning studs, each of the feet having a hollow housing of a form homologous to the studs and able to receive one of the studs.

Les plots du conteneur inférieur viennent se loger dans les logements du conteneur supérieur, ce qui permet le bon positionnement du conteneur supérieur sur le conteneur inférieur.The pads of the lower container are housed in the housing of the upper container, which allows the good positioning the upper container on the container inferior.

Selon un aspect particulier de l'invention, le conteneur est équipé d'un couvercle ayant une jupe périphérique qui s'étend en saillie du couvercle pour recouvrir le sommet des panneaux latéraux et des piliers.According to a particular aspect of the invention, the container is equipped with a cover having a peripheral skirt protruding from the cover to cover the top of the side panels and pillars.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les panneaux latéraux et/ou le fond comportent un cadre qui supporte deux parois extérieures séparées par un nid d'abeille.According to one embodiment of the invention, the side panels and / or the bottom include a frame that supports two outer walls separated by a nest bee.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaítront plus clairement à la lumière de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation particulier non limitatif de l'invention, en référence aux figures des dessins annexés parmi lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective avec coupe partielle d'un conteneur selon l'invention, en début de montage;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté partielle selon la flèche II de la figure 1, avec coupe partielle;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective du conteneur de la figure 1, à une phase ultérieure de son montage;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective du conteneur de la figure 1 monté et muni d'un couvercle.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly in the light of the following description of a particular non-limiting embodiment of the invention, with reference to the figures of the appended drawings among which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view in partial section of a container according to the invention, at the beginning of assembly;
  • Figure 2 is a partial side view along the arrow II of Figure 1, partially cut;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1, at a later phase of its assembly;
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 mounted and provided with a lid.

En référence à la figure 1, un conteneur démontable selon l'invention comporte un fond 1 de forme générale carrée comportant des pieds 2 à chacun de ses coins. Le fond 1 comporte des bords 3 qui s'étendent entre chacun des pieds 2. Des panneaux latéraux 4 (seul un est représenté à la figure 1) sont rapportés sur chacun des bords 3 du fond 1.Referring to Figure 1, a removable container according to the invention comprises a bottom 1 of general shape square with feet 2 at each of its corners. The bottom 1 has edges 3 which extend between each feet 2. Side panels 4 (only one is shown at Figure 1) are reported on each of the edges 3 of the background 1.

En référence à la figure 2, chacun des bords 3 est conformé pour présenter un tenon 5 et un retour 6 qui s'étendent le long des bords 3. La base des panneaux latéraux 4 comporte une mortaise 7 qui s'étend le long de ladite base. La forme du bord 3 et la forme de la base du panneau latéral 4 sont complémentaires de sorte que le panneau latéral 4 peut être mis en place sur le bord 3 associé par coulissement le long dudit bord.With reference to FIG. 2, each of the edges 3 is shaped to present a tenon 5 and a return 6 which extend along the edges 3. The base of the side panels 4 comprises a mortise 7 which extends along said base. The shape of the edge 3 and the shape of the base of the side panel 4 are complementary so that the side panel 4 can be put in place on the 3 associated edge by sliding along said edge.

Puis une fois les quatre panneaux latéraux 4 mis en place sur le fond 1, on rapporte des piliers 8 entre chacun des panneaux latéraux 4, comme cela est visible à la figure 3. Les piliers 8 sont simplement posés sur le fond 1 et se trouvent à l'aplomb des pieds 2. Les bords des panneaux latéraux 4 et les piliers 8 comportent des rainures longitudinales 9 pour l'introduction de clés 10 de section en I dans les piliers 8 et les panneaux latéraux 4 adjacents. Chacune des clés 10 est enfilée dans une rainure d'un pilier 8 et dans une rainure d'un panneau latéral 4 adjacent comme indiqué par les flèches de la figure 3, ce qui assure la liaison des panneaux latéraux 4 entre eux.Then once the four side panels 4 put in place on the bottom 1, we report pillars 8 between each of the side panels 4, as is visible in Figure 3. The pillars 8 are simply placed on the bottom 1 and are at the foot of feet 2. The edges side panels 4 and pillars 8 have longitudinal grooves 9 for the introduction of keys 10 I-section in pillars 8 and side panels 4 adjacent. Each of the keys 10 is threaded into a groove of a pillar 8 and in a groove of a panel side 4 adjacent as indicated by the arrows of Figure 3, which ensures the connection of the side panels 4 between them.

Le conteneur selon l'invention est alors prêt à recevoir un contenu.The container according to the invention is then ready to receive content.

Sous l'effet du poids du contenu, les bords 3 du fond 1 sont susceptibles de fléchir. Cependant, en raison de l'assujettissement selon l'invention entre le bord 3 et le panneau latéral 4 résultant de la coopération du tenon 5 avec la mortaise 7, la flexion du bord 3 n'est plus libre mais dépend d'une déformée concomitante du panneau latéral 4 dans son plan. Or le panneau latéral 4 présente une grande raideur dans son plan, de sorte que la déformation en flexion du bord 3 est contrariée par le panneau latéral 4.Under the effect of the weight of the contents, the edges 3 of the bottom 1 are likely to sag. However, because of the subjection according to the invention between the edge 3 and the side panel 4 resulting from the cooperation of the tenon 5 with the mortise 7, the bending of the edge 3 is more free but depends on a concomitant distortion of side panel 4 in his plan. Or the side panel 4 presents a great stiffness in his plan, so that the bending deformation of the edge 3 is thwarted by the side panel 4.

Cette caractéristique permet de limiter la déformation globale du fond 1 sous l'effet du poids du contenu, et permet ainsi d'augmenter la résistance du fond 1. A poids égal, un conteneur selon l'invention supporte ainsi une charge plus importante.This characteristic makes it possible to limit the deformation overall bottom 1 under the effect of the weight of the contents, and thus makes it possible to increase the resistance of the bottom 1. A equal weight, a container according to the invention thus supports a larger load.

De même, sous l'effet de la poussée du contenu (par exemple si le conteneur rempli de liquide ou de produits pulvérulents ou en grains), les bases des panneaux latéraux 4 sont susceptibles de fléchir pour présenter un bombement vers l'extérieur.Similarly, under the effect of the thrust of the content (eg if the container filled with liquid or powdered or granular), the bases of the panels side 4 are likely to flex to present a bulge towards the outside.

En raison de l'assujettissement entre le panneau latéral 4 et le fond 1 résultant de la coopération du retour 6 du bord 3 avec l'extérieur du panneau latéral 4, la flexion de la base du panneau latéral 4 n'est plus libre, mais dépend d'une déformée concomitante du fond 1 dans son plan. Or celui-ci, présente naturellement une grande raideur dans son plan, de sorte que la déformée de flexion de la base du panneau latéral 4 est contrariée par le fond 1.Due to the subjection between the panel lateral 4 and bottom 1 resulting from the cooperation of the return 6 of the edge 3 with the outside of the side panel 4, the flexion of the base of the side panel 4 is no longer free, but depends on a concomitant distortion of the background 1 in his plan. But this one, naturally presents a great stiffness in his plane, so that the deformed of bending of the base of the side panel 4 is upset by the bottom 1.

Cette caractéristique permet de limiter la déformée globale du panneau latéral 4 sous l'effet de la poussée du contenu.This characteristic makes it possible to limit the deformed overall of the side panel 4 under the effect of the thrust content.

Pour encore plus limiter la flexion des panneaux latéraux 4 sous l'effet de la poussée du contenu, on prévoit selon l'invention d'équiper le conteneur d'un couvercle 11 illustré en figure 4 et qui comporte une jupe périphérique 12 qui s'étend pour recouvrir le sommet des piliers 8 et des panneaux latéraux 4. La jupe 12 coopère avec les sommets des panneaux latéraux de la même manière que le retour 6 coopère la base des panneaux latéraux 4, en empêchant le sommet des panneaux latéraux 4 de fléchir.To further limit the flexion of the panels side 4 under the effect of the thrust of the contents, it is expected according to the invention to equip the container with a lid 11 illustrated in FIG. 4 and which comprises a skirt peripheral 12 stretching to cover the top of the pillars 8 and side panels 4. The skirt 12 cooperates with the tops of the side panels in the same way that the return 6 cooperates the base of the side panels 4, by preventing the top of the side panels 4 from flexing.

Le couvercle 11 comprend un trou central 13 de remplissage, de sorte que le couvercle 11 peut être mis en place avant le remplissage du conteneur, c'est-à-dire avant que les sommets des panneaux latéraux 4 aient fléchi sous l'effet de la poussée du contenu.The lid 11 comprises a central hole 13 of filling, so that the lid 11 can be put in place before filling the container, that is to say before the tops of the side panels 4 have sagged under the effect of the thrust of the content.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, les piliers 8 possèdent une résistance au flambement suffisante pour supporter le poids d'au moins un conteneur chargé qui lui est superposé. Cette résistance au flambement est augmentée par la stabilisation des piliers assurée par les panneaux latéraux 4 qui lui sont liés au moyen des clés 10. Afin de faciliter la mise en place d'un conteneur par dessus un autre, les sommets des piliers 8 sont équipés de plots 14 amovibles visibles à la figure 4 qui s'enfilent dans un alésage 15 du sommet du pilier 8 associé. Les plots 14 s'appuient soit directement sur le sommet du pilier 8 associé si le couvercle n'est pas installé, soit, comme illustré à la figure 4, sur le couvercle 11, en étant enfilé dans l'alésage 15 du pilier 8 au travers d'un trou de passage 16 du couvercle 11.According to another aspect of the invention, the pillars 8 have sufficient buckling resistance to bear the weight of at least one loaded container that is superimposed. This buckling resistance is increased by the stabilization of the pillars ensured by the panels lateral 4 connected to it by means of keys 10. To facilitate the establishment of a container on top of another, the tops of the pillars 8 are equipped of removable pads 14 visible in FIG. snap into a bore 15 of the summit of the associated pillar 8. The studs 14 rest either directly on the top the associated pillar 8 if the lid is not installed, as shown in Figure 4, on the lid 11, being threaded into the bore 15 of the pillar 8 through a through hole 16 of the lid 11.

Les pieds 2 du conteneur présentent dans leur partie inférieure un logement 17 creux (visible à la figure 2) de forme homologue aux plots 14. Lors de la superposition, les plots 14 du conteneur inférieur viennent se loger dans les logements 17 des pieds 2 du conteneur supérieur, ce qui permet le bon positionnement du conteneur supérieur sur le conteneur inférieur.The feet 2 of the container present in their lower part a hollow housing 17 (visible in the figure 2) of homologous shape to the pads 14. During the superposition, the pads 14 of the lower container come to lodge in the lodgings 17 feet 2 of the container superior, which allows the correct positioning of the container upper on the lower container.

Ainsi positionné, les piliers 8 du conteneur inférieur transmettent le poids du conteneur supérieur aux pieds du conteneur inférieur.Thus positioned, the pillars 8 of the lower container transmit the weight of the upper container to feet of the lower container.

Pour encore mieux positionner un conteneur sur un autre, la jupe périphérique 12 du couvercle 11 s'étend non seulement vers le bas pour coopérer avec les panneaux latéraux 4, mais également vers le haut pour former un rebord dans lequel les pieds 2 du conteneur supérieur s'inscrivent naturellement.To better position a container on a other, the peripheral skirt 12 of the cover 11 extends not only down to cooperate with the panels side 4, but also upwards to form a ledge in which the feet 2 of the upper container register naturally.

Concernant la fabrication du conteneur de l'invention, les piliers 8 sont ici découpés dans un profilé en polychlorure de vinyle, éventuellement renforcé intérieurement par une âme en métal léger. Concerning the manufacture of the container of the invention, the pillars 8 are here cut into a profile polyvinyl chloride, possibly reinforced internally by a light metal core.

Les panneaux latéraux 4 sont ici constitués, comme cela est visible à la figure 1, d'un cadre 18 en polychlorure de vinyle dans lequel sont réalisées les rainures 9 des bords et la mortaise 7 de la base, et qui reçoit les parois extérieures en polychlorure de vinyle 19 séparées par un nid d'abeille 20 en métal s'étendant à l'intérieur du cadre 18.The side panels 4 are constituted here, as can be seen in FIG. 1, of a frame 18 polyvinyl chloride in which the grooves 9 of the edges and the mortise 7 of the base, and which receives the outer walls of polyvinyl chloride 19 separated by a metal honeycomb 20 extending to inside the frame 18.

De même, le fond 1 comporte un cadre 21 qui supporte les pieds 2 et dans lesquels sont réalisés les tenons et les retours le long de chaque bord 3, le cadre 1 recevant deux parois extérieures 22 en polychlorure de vinyle séparées par un nid d'abeille 23 en métal s'étendant à l'intérieur du cadre 21.Similarly, the bottom 1 comprises a frame 21 which supports feet 2 and in which are made the tenons and returns along each edge 3, the receiving frame 1 two outer walls 22 made of polyvinyl chloride separated by a metal honeycomb 23 extending inside the frame 21.

Les cadres 18 et 21 sont ici moulés par injection, tandis que les parois extérieures et les pieds 2 sont rapportés sur le cadre correspondant par soudage ou collage. Ce mode de fabrication permet une construction solide et légère pour un coût raisonnable.The frames 18 and 21 are here injection molded, while the outer walls and feet 2 are reported on the corresponding frame by welding or bonding. This method of manufacture allows a construction solid and lightweight for a reasonable cost.

Les clés 10 sont quant à elles réalisées en métal léger ou en polychlorure de vinyle.The keys 10 are made of metal lightweight or polyvinyl chloride.

Toutes ces dispositions concourent à la réalisation d'un conteneur démontable avec une capacité de chargement importante, pour un poids faible et un coût raisonnable.All these provisions contribute to the realization a removable container with a loading capacity important, for a low weight and a reasonable cost.

L'invention n'est pas limitée au mode particulier de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit, mais bien au contraire, entend couvrir toute variante qui entre dans le cadre de l'invention tel que défini par les revendications.The invention is not limited to the particular mode realization that has just been described, but on the contrary, intends to cover any variant that enters the the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

En particulier, bien que l'utilisation de plastique, et en particulier de polychlorure de vinyle, rend le conteneur illustré spécialement adapté au transport de denrées alimentaires, comme des céréales, de la farine, les conteneurs selon l'invention pourront être utilisés pour tout autre type de contenu. In particular, although the use of plastic, and especially polyvinyl chloride, makes the illustrated container specially adapted for transporting foodstuffs, such as cereals, flour, containers according to the invention may be used for any other type of content.

Les éléments du conteneur pourront être prévus en tout autre matière sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.The elements of the container may be provided in any other material without departing from the scope of the invention.

Bien que l'on ait illustré les panneaux latéraux et le fond comme étant constitués d'un cadre supportant deux parois latérales séparées par un nid d'abeille, on pourra également réaliser un fond et des panneaux latéraux pleins.Although we have illustrated the side panels and the bottom as consisting of a supporting frame two side walls separated by a honeycomb, one can also make a bottom and side panels full.

Bien que le conteneur illustré soit de forme carrée et comporte quatre panneaux latéraux, l'invention n'est pas limitée à un tel arrangement et englobe des conteneurs de formes diverses, par exemple un conteneur à fond octogonal.Although the illustrated container is square and has four side panels, the invention is not limited to such an arrangement and includes containers of various shapes, for example a container with octagonal background.

Comme cela est particulièrement visible à la figure 2, le tenon 5 et la partie 50 du panneau latéral 4 qui s'étend sous le tenon 5 ont sensiblement la même hauteur. Le tenon 5 et la partie 50 présentent donc des résistances à l'arrachement sensiblement identiques.As is particularly visible in Figure 2, the 5 and the portion 50 of the side panel 4 which extends under the tenon 5 have substantially the same height. The post 5 and the part 50 therefore have tearing resistances substantially identical.

Bien que dans l'exemple décrit, les moyens de liaison démontable entre les panneaux latéraux et le fond comprennent une mortaise s'étendant à la base du panneau latéral et un tenon s'étendant le long du bord du fond, on pourra bien sûr inverser ces deux éléments, en réalisant la mortaise sur le bord et le tenon sur le panneau.Although in the example described, the means of removable connection between the side panels and the bottom include a mortise extending to the base of the panel lateral and a tenon extending along the edge of the bottom, we can of course reverse these two elements, realizing the mortise on the edge and the tenon on the panel.

Bien que les moyens de liaison démontable entre les panneaux latéraux et le fond illustrés permettent le montage/démontage des panneaux latéraux uniquement par coulissement du panneau latéral le long d'un bord du fond, on pourra également prévoir d'autres moyens de liaison démontable permettant une approche frontale du panneau latéral vers le bord, comme par exemple des moyens de liaison comportant une série d'ergots qui s'étendent en saillie du bord et qui sont reçus dans une série d'orifices homologues s'étendant à la base du panneau, du moment que ces moyens de liaison assurent une liaison entre le panneau latéral et le fond permettant de contrarier la déformation en flexion du bord du fond.Although the means of connection removable between the illustrated side panels and bottom allow the assembly / disassembly of the side panels only by sliding of the side panel along an edge of the However, other means of removable link allowing a frontal approach of the side panel towards the edge, such as for example connecting means comprising a series of pins which protrude from the edge and which are received in a a series of homologous orifices extending at the base of the panel, provided that these means of liaison ensure connection between the side panel and the bottom allowing counteract the deformation in flexion of the edge of the bottom.

Bien que dans l'exemple illustré, les moyens de liaison démontable entre les panneaux latéraux comportent des piliers solidarisés aux panneaux latéraux au moyen de clés, on pourra envisager d'autre moyens de liaison démontable, comme un pilier comportant des profils de clés intégrés et qui s'enfile directement dans les rainures des panneaux latéraux, ou encore une tige de métal qui s'enfile dans des charnières en saillie des bords des panneaux latéraux et qui s'étendent alternativement l'un sous l'autre pour définir un canal de réception de la tige. On pourra prévoir également des moyens de liaison directement intégrés au panneaux latéraux, comme des encliquetages entre les panneaux latéraux.Although in the illustrated example, the means of Removable connection between the side panels comprise pillars secured to the side panels by means of keys, we may consider other means of removable connection, as a pillar with key profiles integrated and that goes directly into the grooves side panels, or a metal rod that slips into hinges protruding from the edges of the panels side and which extend alternately one under each other to define a channel for receiving the rod. It will also be possible to provide connecting means directly integrated into the side panels, like snaps between the side panels.

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Conteneur démontable comportant un fond (1) avec des coins équipés de pieds d'appui (2) et des bords (3) s'étendant entre les pieds (2), et des panneaux latéraux (4) qui sont chacun liés aux panneaux latéraux (4) adjacents et à un bord (3) du fond (1) par des moyens de liaison démontable, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison démontable entre un panneau latéral (4) et un bord (3) du fond (1) sont agencés pour contrer à la fois une déformation de flexion du bord (3) du fond (1) et une déformation de flexion du panneau latéral (4).Removable container having a bottom (1) with corners provided with support feet (2) and edges (3) extending between the legs (2), and side panels (4) which are each connected to the side panels (4) adjacent and at an edge (3) of the bottom (1) by means of removable connection, characterized in that the connecting means removable between a side panel (4) and an edge (3) of the bottom (1) are arranged to counter both a bending deformation of the edge (3) of the bottom (1) and a bending deformation of the side panel (4). Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison démontable entre un panneau latéral (4) et un bord (3) du fond (1) comportent un tenon (5) et une mortaise (7), l'un des éléments s'étendant à la base du panneau latéral (4) tandis que l'autre s'étend sur le bord (3) du fond (1), la mortaise (7) et le tenon (5) coopérant ensemble lorsque les panneaux latéraux (4) sont montés sur le fond (1) pour contrer la déformation de flexion du bord (3) du fond (1).Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting means removable between a side panel (4) and an edge (3) of the bottom (1) comprise a pin (5) and a mortise (7), one of elements extending at the base of the side panel (4) while the other extends on the edge (3) of the bottom (1), the mortise (7) and the tenon (5) cooperating together when the side panels (4) are mounted on the bottom (1) to counter the bending deformation of the edge (3) of the bottom (1). Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison démontable entre un panneau latéral (4) et un bord (3) du fond (1) comportent un retour (6) qui s'étend le long du bord (3) et coopère avec l'extérieur du panneau latéral (4) pour contrer la déformation de flexion des panneaux latéraux (4).Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the removable connecting means between a side panel (4) and an edge (3) of the bottom (1) comprise a return (6) which extends along the edge (3) and cooperates with the outside of the side panel (4) to counter the bending deformation of the side panels (4). Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison démontable entre deux panneaux latéraux (4) adjacents comportent des piliers (8) qui s'étendent chacun à l'aplomb d'un pied (2) du fond (1) entre deux panneaux latéraux (4), chacun des piliers (8) et les panneaux latéraux (4) comprenant des moyens de leur accrochage (9,10). Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting means removable between two adjacent side panels (4) comprise pillars (8) which each extend perpendicular to a foot (2) of the bottom (1) between two side panels (4), each of the pillars (8) and the side panels (4) comprising means for their attachment (9,10). Conteneur selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'accrochage comportent des rainures (9) dans chacun des panneaux latéraux (4) et dans chacun des piliers (8) aptes à recevoir une clé (10) de solidarisation entre chacun des panneaux latéraux (4) et le pilier (8) concerné.Container according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastening means comprise grooves (9) in each of the side panels (4) and in each of the pillars (8) adapted to receive a key (10) for connection between each of the side panels (4) and the pillar (8) concerned. Conteneur selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que chacun des piliers (8) a une résistance au flambement permettant de supporter le poids d'un conteneur analogue superposé.Container according to claim 4, characterized in that each of the pillars (8) has a buckling resistance to support the weight of a similar superimposed container. Conteneur selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les piliers (8) ont une extrémité prévue pour recevoir des plots (14) de positionnement, chacun des pieds (2) comportant un logement (17) creux de forme homologue aux plots (14) et apte à recevoir l'un des plots (14).Container according to claim 4, characterized in that the pillars (8) have an end designed to receive positioning studs (14), each of the legs (2) comprising a hollow housing (17) of a shape homologous to the studs (14). and adapted to receive one of the studs (14). Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est équipé d'un couvercle (11) ayant une jupe périphérique (12) qui s'étend en saillie du couvercle 11 pour recouvrir le sommet des panneaux latéraux (4) et des piliers (8).Container according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a cover (11) having a peripheral skirt (12) projecting from the cover 11 to cover the top of the side panels (4) and the pillars (8). Conteneur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les panneaux latéraux (4) et/ou le fond (1) comportent un cadre (18 ; 21) qui supporte deux parois extérieures (19 ;22) séparées par un nid d'abeille (20 ;23)Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the side panels (4) and / or the bottom (1) comprise a frame (18; 21) which supports two outer walls (19; 22) separated by a honeycomb ( 20; 23)
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