EP3082548A1

EP3082548A1 - Receptacle

Info

Publication number: EP3082548A1
Application number: EP14821575.9A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Karl Göttler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-12-17
Filing date: 2014-12-16
Publication date: 2016-10-26
Anticipated expiration: 2034-12-16
Also published as: WO2015091484A1; US20160316987A1; EP3082548B1; DE102013114234B3; AU2014364714A1; AU2014364714B2

Abstract

Disclosed are a receptacle unit and a rim unit. The receptacle unit comprises a tub element, while the rim unit comprises a locking section and a lifting section, the locking section being designed to be secured to the tub section. The lifting section includes an undercut which extends transversely to a first direction and which is designed to transmit a lifting force acting in the first direction to the rim unit.

Description

container

The present invention relates to an edge unit and a container unit comprising an edge unit, which serves as an auxiliary device for the use of cleaning appliances.

Container units are known in the art. Thus, together with cleaning appliances such as wiping mops regularly correspondingly suitably designed containers are offered, which fit through appropriate geometries well to the cleaning equipment and allow, for example, a wringing of wet textiles on the container. However, such prior art containers have a variety of ergonomic enhancements which are to be addressed and implemented by the present invention.

The object of the present invention is to provide an edge unit and a container unit comprising an edge unit, which increase the user-friendliness of containers used in connection with cleaning appliances, and moreover achieve versatility of use of the rim unit and the container unit.

This object is achieved with an edge unit according to claim 1 and a container unit according to claim 7. Further advantages and features of the invention emerge from the dependent claims.

According to the invention, the edge unit comprises a latching section and a lifting section, wherein the latching section is intended to be fixed to a tub element is configured, wherein the lifting portion has an undercut which extends transversely to a first direction and is adapted to transmit a lifting force along the first direction to the edge unit. The edge unit is preferably a component or an assembly which is provided for, in the edge region of a tub member, so for example a tub, a bucket or a similar trained bowl, can be fixed and which has a lifting portion which is provided for, a lifting force on to transmit the edge unit to the tub member. The edge unit has for this purpose a Verrastabschnitt, which advantageously has a geometry that can be brought with a variety of different tub elements in positive, non-positive or cohesive engagement and is particularly well suited for a power transmission depending on the engagement form. For this purpose, the latching section has, for example for a positive connection, corresponding projections and / or recesses, which can be brought into engagement with correspondingly corresponding geometries of the tub element. Further preferably, the latching section can have surfaces which are suitable in particular for producing an adhesive bond, with which the latching section and thus the edge unit can be glued to a tub element. Particularly preferably, the edge unit is made of cast thermoplastic, wherein in particular an injection molding process is suitable for the production. The edge unit has a lifting section, which according to the invention has an undercut which runs transversely to a first direction and is thus designed to receive a lifting force along the first direction and to transmit it to the edge unit or to the tub element. The first direction is preferably also the direction along which the edge unit transmits a lifting force to the tub element in order to lift it. Particularly preferably, the first direction is the direction in which the tub element has an open side. The lifting section preferably has an extension transversely to the first direction, which is adapted to a lifting unit mounted for lifting the edge unit or the tub element on the first lifting section and in particular on the undercut thereof. Particularly preferably, the undercut of the lifting section is a material web which extends transversely to the first direction and is sufficiently strong or designed with a sufficiently large wall thickness to the required forces to be able to transfer to the edge unit or the tub element. The lifting section is preferably designed in one piece with the edge unit. In this way, the number of required components is kept low. Particularly preferably, the Verrastabschnitt on a forward or return, which forms an undercut opposite to the first direction. In order to be able to fix the edge unit as simply as possible on a tub element, the latching section preferably has a projection or recess, which can be barb-shaped, for example, whereby the corresponding geometry of the latching section can be easily clipped onto the edge of a tub element. It is important to ensure that the undercut formed by the Verrastabschnitt acts in a direction opposite to the first direction and thus a force which is applied to the edge unit in the first direction can be transmitted via the Verrastabschnitt to the tub member.

Advantageously, the edge unit comprises two lifting sections, which are arranged opposite one another and spaced from each other, such that the undercuts of the lifting sections can be brought into engagement with a lifting unit in a supporting manner. As a lifting unit in the context of the present invention may preferably be a window wiper or a hand cleaner used. Further preferably, any, particularly preferably T-shaped wiper design, as it is used in particular for cleaning windows and smooth surfaces, for supporting the edge unit and thus of the preferably connected to the edge unit tub element can be used. The distance between the lifting sections of the edge unit is preferably adapted to the geometric design of the lifting unit, so that the lifting unit can be brought into engagement with both lifting sections at the same time in order to raise the edge unit or the tub element via two force transmission points.

Advantageously, the lifting portion is formed as a separate component and non-positively and / or positively fixed to the edge unit. This embodiment is particularly suitable if the edge unit is connected to a specific tub element. ment adapted and at the same time an adaptation to different sized or different length lifting units should be made. For this purpose, the edge unit may preferably have a plurality of possible attachment positions for one or more lift sections, whereby the lift sections, which are formed separately, can be fixed to the edge unit in different installation positions and thus an edge unit can be adapted for use with a large number of possible lifting units. It is understood that when both lifting sections are arranged, for example along the diagonal of a rectangular shaped edge unit, they are spaced further apart than when the lifting sections are arranged centrally on the long sides of the rectangle, which is spanned by the edge unit. By providing a multiplicity of fastening positions for two or preferably four or six individual lifting sections on the edge unit, the edge unit can be adapted for use with a large number of different lifting units.

Further preferably, the latching section is designed in one piece with the lifting section. By means of this preferred embodiment, the latching section provided on the lifting section can be used both for fixing the lifting section itself and at the same time for fixing further elements of the edge unit to the tub element.

It is preferred that a base portion of the edge unit extends like a profile along a base contour, wherein a plurality of Verrastabschnitten along the base contour is provided. In this context, a basic contour is preferably understood to be a two-dimensional geometry which extends in a plane which is preferably transverse or perpendicular to the first direction. The base contour preferably corresponds to the geometry of the open side of the tub element. For a basic contour, rectangular or rectangular with rounded edges or elliptical or circular cross sections are conceivable. The base section advantageously surrounds the edge of a tub element at its open side completely, as a result of which the force transmitted from the lift section to the edge unit is distributed as uniformly as possible over the edge section. distributed velvet edge of the tub element, can be transferred to this. It is particularly preferred in this case for the edge unit to be fixable to a tub element via latching sections provided on the base section, which are preferably provided uniformly along the base contour on the base section. Alternatively preferably, it may also be that the base portion of the edge unit has recesses, through which latching portions provided on the lifting portion can be inserted, wherein the base portion of the edge unit can be fixed indirectly to the tub member via the lifting portion. Particularly preferably, the lifting section is designed in one piece with the base section. In this preferred embodiment, the edge unit is formed from a base portion and integrally provided with this Hubabschnitten. It is advantageous in this embodiment that the production of the edge unit by joint casting of all components can be done very time-saving and without further required assembly.

In a further preferred embodiment, the lifting section has two side walls, which run essentially transversely to the undercut and are designed to secure the lifting section against displacement relative to a lifting unit transversely to the first direction. It is thus particularly preferred for the lifting section to be U-shaped or C-shaped in cross-section, with the middle section forming the undercut and the two side walls respectively forming the legs of the US or Cs. The side walls ensure that while the edge unit is lifted by a lifting unit, the lifting unit can not slip or only slightly transverse to the stroke direction relative to the edge unit or to the lifting section of the edge unit. Further preferably, it may be that the undercut and the side walls form an inner surface which corresponds to the outer surface of the lifting unit or to the region of the outer surface of the lifting unit, which engages with the lifting portion, is formed, the lifting unit partially in a form-fitting manner in the Hub section engages. By this positive engagement not only the lifting force can be transmitted particularly favorable, but it can also be transmitted, for example, torques from the lifting unit to the edge unit in order to For example, an uncontrolled rocking of the edge unit or a fixed to the edge unit tub element can be prevented.

Particularly preferably, the lifting portion has a dripping element, which is web-like and is preferably provided on the side pointing in the first direction of the undercut. The dripping element is preferably a free-standing plate-shaped or wall-shaped element provided on the upper side of the lifting section which is used during the application of the edge unit, on which cleaning liquid can be scraped off by the user of the lifting unit or of another window wiper element in order to move back in a preferably connected to the edge unit trough element to flow. It is further preferred that on the side of the lifting section on which the drip is provided, further channel-shaped or ridge-shaped geometries are provided, which direct the flow of water back in the direction of the tub member.

Preferably, the drip is integral with the lifting section, preferably with the undercut of the lifting section executed. By means of this embodiment, the dripping element is particularly favorable to produce, since the lifting section and drip element are produced together in one method step, particularly preferably by casting. Alternatively preferably, the dripping element can also be designed as an independent component, which can be clipped in a form-fitting manner, for example on the lifting section, or can also be fixed to the lifting section, for example by means of a cohesive connection method. In this way, the variability of the edge unit can be increased since the number and shape of the drip elements can each be adapted to the window wiper or a similar cleaning device used together with the edge unit. It is particularly preferred that the lifting section has two to six, preferably three to five and particularly preferably four to five drip elements. The dripping elements are particularly preferably substantially web-like or wall-like elements oriented parallel to one another, which are either partially or completely aligned. which are fixed in one piece or separately from the lifting section at the undercut. In this case, the dripping elements are preferably spaced apart from one another by at least the amount of their own wall thickness. Further preferably, it may be that the drip elements have an increasing extent starting from the undercut of the lifting section. It has been found that when designing the wheel unit with two dripping elements, a satisfactory wiping action can be achieved for water or cleaning liquid to be wiped off. Furthermore, it can be seen that the wiping effect could not be appreciably increased by an increase in the number of drip ele- ments beyond six. In the formation of the lifting section with preferably three to five dripping a good compromise of space and stripping effect could be achieved, which can be moved by a number of four to five drip according to need also to a higher stripping effect.

Further preferably, a drip element is designed as a separate component and can be fixed independently of the lifting section on the edge unit. The drip element may also preferably have a plate-like base portion and one or a plurality of web-like projections which are arranged on the upper side of the base portion and serve for the removal of liquid from a cleaning device. Advantageously, the dripping element is fixed to one of a plurality of fixing points provided on the edge unit or the tub element. The separate design of the wiper element is advantageous, since an ergonomic improvement and easier operation of the wiper can be achieved by the selection positions for the wiper element that are available for selection. In addition, a plurality of stripping elements, for example, with differently shaped web-like projections, on the edge unit or the tub element can be arranged to adapt to different cleaning equipment or wetting or

To reach moisture conditions. It is understood that the geometrical characteristics of a separately formed Abtropfelements may be identical to those of an integrally formed with the edge unit or the Hubabschnitt Abtropfelements. According to the invention, a container unit is provided, which comprises a tub element and an edge unit, wherein the tub element is open in a first direction and closed in the other spatial directions, wherein on the open side of the tub element, the edge unit can be fixed to the tub element, wherein the lifting portion the edge unit is designed and oriented to receive a lifting force of a lifting unit in the first direction and to transmit to the wall element. The tub member may preferably be a conventional cleaning liquid container known in the art. The tub element encloses a volume and is open to one side. The edge unit is preferably fixable to the wall element such that the above-described first direction of the wall unit is collinear with the first direction of the tub element, in other words the first direction of the edge unit preferably perpendicular to a lying in the open side or surface of the tub element Level stands. The lifting portion of the edge unit is designed such that it can be brought into engagement with a lifting unit to receive a lifting force, which preferably acts in the first direction, from the lifting unit and to transmit it via further engagement geometries of the edge unit to the tub member. In other words, the container unit is lifted over the lifting section. Preferably, this provides a system in which the container unit can be used for storing the cleaning liquid and can be transported simultaneously from one site to the other with the cleaning device or a cleaning device used as a lifting unit. The present invention thus simplifies a plurality of work steps, on the one hand the cleaning device does not have to be put out of hand to take, for example, a handle of a bucket, but instead the cleaning device can be kept in the hand as a lifting unit, corresponding to one or a plurality of Hubabschnitten the edge unit can be brought into engagement and can be raised in this way, the entire container unit and transported to another place of work. The present invention can be improved, in particular, by additional geometries provided on the lifting unit, which lift or apply the corresponding lifting force to the Ergonomically simplify the lifting unit. Thus, for example, be provided on the handle of a window wiper transversely to the main direction of extension of the handle excellent webs on which the lifting unit between the fingers can be clamped and raised.

Preferably, the first direction extends through the center of gravity of the container unit, wherein two opposing lifting sections of a peripheral unit are arranged on a straight line which extends transversely to the first direction and intersects them. Preferably, therefore, if an edge unit is provided with two opposing lifting sections, they are therefore arranged along a straight line which runs transversely to the first direction or preferably perpendicular thereto and intersects the latter. By further defining the first direction as a vector, which runs through the center of gravity of the container unit, it is thus ensured that when lifting the container unit, this is in equilibrium, such that no or possibly only small torques arise around the straight line, along which the lifting sections are arranged. Preferably, in connection with the basic geometry, it is advantageous if the lifting sections are arranged along a straight line, which is the diagonal or surface part end of the base contour.

Alternatively preferably, the first direction is also outside the center of gravity of the container unit wherein preferably the stem of a cleaning device used for lifting is brought to rest on the edge unit, wherein by the user, a force is transmitted to the container unit, which their inclination, or a rotation to prevents the running between the Hubabschnitten straight line. In other words, a force is transmitted from the cleaning device to the edge unit or the container unit at three points of contact. A lifting force at the Hubabschnitten and a pressure force directed against this at the point in which the handle of the cleaning device rests on the edge unit, or the tub element. The pressure force is used to compensate for a moment which acts around the first axis and the container unit due to the right and left of the plane defined by the first direction and the straight line between the Hubabschnitten unevenly distributed Mas- to pan or to tilt. By this three-point storage of the container unit on the cleaning device swings of the container unit when carrying can be largely avoided.

In a further preferred embodiment, the trough element has an engagement section which can be brought into positive engagement with the latching section of the edge unit. Particularly preferably, the trough element has engaging portions designed as a projection and / or a recess, which can be brought into a form-fitting engagement with latching sections of the edge unit, such that the trough element is fixed to the edge unit. In this case, the engaging portions of the tub member as well as the or the Verrastabschnitt the edge unit are preferably designed as barbs, which are easily engageable with each other, but less easy to separate from each other. Alternatively preferably, the engagement portion of the tub member may also be formed as an adhesive surface, along which a particularly advantageous adhesive or other means for producing a material connection with the edge unit can be introduced.

Particularly preferably, the edge unit has a splash guard, which projects in some areas into the open side of the tub element. The splash guard of the edge unit can preferably be formed integrally with the base portion of the edge unit and is particularly preferably a collar, which prevents the sloshing of cleaning liquids or water from the tub member. Particularly preferably, the edge unit is integrally connected to the tub element or fixed thereto. By the edge unit is fixed cohesively to the tub element, preferably a particularly high sealing effect between the edge unit and the tub element can be achieved, so that no liquid can escape between the edge unit and tub element. Alternatively, it is preferred that the edge unit is separable from the tub element, for example, by force or form fit fixed thereto, in particular preferably different tub elements with one and the same edge unit and thus, for example, the production of the edge unit to be able to unify. By using one and the same edge unit for differently sized or differently deep well elements, the manufacturing costs of the edge unit and thus of the entire container unit can be reduced.

Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying figures. It is understood that individual features shown in the figures can also be used in embodiments of other figures, unless this is explicitly ruled out.

Show it:

Fig. 1 is a partially sectioned view of a preferred embodiment of the edge unit according to the invention;

Fig. 2 is a further, partially sectioned view of a preferred

Embodiment of the edge unit according to the invention;

3a, 3b is a plan view and sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the edge unit according to the invention;

Fig. 4a, 4b is a partially sectioned perspective view and a de tail view of a preferred embodiment of the container unit according to the invention;

5a, 5b show a plan view and a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the container unit according to the invention;

6a, 6b, 6c are perspective views of a preferred embodiment of the container unit with lifting unit according to the invention; and

7 shows a view of a preferred embodiment of the lifting section according to the invention with stripping element. In Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a half of a preferred embodiment of the edge unit 4 according to the invention is shown. The sectional view was chosen in order to illustrate in particular the cross-sectional geometry of the base portion 41 of the edge unit 4. It is understood that in this case the edge unit 4 has a second half facing the user, which is preferably formed diagonally mirror-symmetrical to the half of the edge unit shown. The edge unit 4 has a preferably rectangular cross section, which has edges provided with a rounding 8. The base contour B is shown in dashed lines and illustrates how the profile of the base portion 41 along this base contour B extends evenly. The embodiment of the edge unit 4 shown in FIG. 1 has a lifting section 6 formed integrally with the base section 41. In this case, of the two provided at the edge unit Hubabschnitten 6 only one shown in the figure. The lifting section 6 has an undercut 61 and two side walls 62. Further, on the cut surface facing the observer of the figure, the locking portion 42 of the edge unit 4 is shown, which is formed as a recess in the present embodiment. Preferably, a splash guard 44 is provided as part of the base portion, which also extends along the base contour B with a constant cross section.

FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of the edge unit according to the invention already shown in FIG. 1 from a different perspective. In this case, in particular the constant cross-section of the latching section 42 of the edge unit 4 and of the splash guard 44 is clarified. As an alternative, individual latching sections 42 could also be arranged at preferably uniform intervals along the base contour B, which is not shown in FIG. 2.

3a shows a plan view of a preferred embodiment of the edge unit according to the invention, which is particularly preferably rectangular. As shown, the edge unit 4 has a base portion 41 which extends along the rectangular base contour B. Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of the edge unit 4 is shown with two lifting sections 6, which along a straight line (shown as dash-dot line) opposite to each other the edge unit 4 are provided. The straight line preferably intersects the first direction Ri running perpendicular to the viewer plane. Furthermore, a sectional view is shown, which is shown in Fig. 3b. It is shown that the lifting portion 6 preferably has a horseshoe-shaped geometry in which the undercut 61 is formed partially curved and two side walls 62 at the respective ends the undercut 61 are provided. Particularly preferably, the geometry formed or enclosed by the undercut 61 and the side walls 62 is adapted to the outer geometry of a lifting unit which can be brought into engagement with the lifting section 6.

FIG. 4 a shows a perspective and partially sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the container unit 1 according to the invention. The container unit 1 comprises an edge unit 4 as well as a tub element 2. The tub element is preferably formed as a substantially parallelepiped, hollow body, which is open to one side. As in the case of the embodiments of the edge unit 4 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container unit 1 illustrated in FIG. 4 a is shown only in half, the half of the container unit 1 not shown being of diagonal plane symmetry. The first direction Ri extends through the center of gravity of the container unit 1 and preferably in the direction in which the open side of the tub element 2 is located. In the illustrated embodiment, the edge unit 4 is fixed in a form-fitting manner with corresponding engagement geometries on the tub element 2. The base contour B of the edge unit 4 is oriented here in particular preferably on the geometry of the open side of the tub element 2, wherein this is rectangular in the present embodiment. 4b shows the detail view of the connection area between the tub element 2 of the edge unit 4 marked in FIG. 4a. It is clear that the engagement section 22 of the tub element 2 is preferably formed as a projection which corresponds in an at least partially corresponding manner Locking portion 42 of the edge unit 4 engages to set the edge unit 4 on the tub member 2.

5a shows a plan view of a preferred embodiment of the container unit 1 according to the invention, in which the edge unit 4 is formed from two lifting sections 6 designed as individual components, which can be fixed individually to the tub element 2. In this case, the embodiment shown here differs not only in that the lifting sections 6 are formed as separate components, but also in that the lifting sections 6 are not arranged along a diagonal of the cross-sectional area of the open side of the tub member 2, but along a Flächenhalbierenden this cross-sectional area , It goes without saying that this arrangement of the lifting sections 6 can also be used in the embodiments of the container unit 1 or the edge unit 4, which are shown in FIGS. 1 to 4b, independently of the further design of the edge unit 4.

FIG. 5b shows the sectional view of the container unit 1 shown in FIG. 5a in FIG. 5a. It is preferably provided that the latching section 42 of the edge unit 4 is provided on the lifting section or a latching section 42 on each lifting section 6. The tub element 2 has correspondingly corresponding to the Verrastabschnitten 42 formed engaging portions 22. It is particularly preferred that the recognizable in Fig. 5b engaging portions 22 of the tub member 2 extending uniformly profile along the dashed line shown in Fig. 5a, so that the lifting sections 6 at any position on both the left and right sides of the tub element 2 as well as on the top and bottom sides of the tub element 2 can be arranged and thus a plurality of possible lifting units can be used together with the illustrated, preferred embodiment of the container unit 1.

6a, 6b and 6c show perspective views of a preferred embodiment of the container unit 1 according to the invention, wherein it is particularly clear how a lifting unit for lifting the container unit 1 are used can. The lifting unit is preferably a cleaning device equipped with a wiper blade, sponge, or a textile cover. The user of the container unit 1 preferably guides the lifting unit from a position outside the container unit 1 as shown in Fig. 6a to a position as shown in Fig. 6b. Subsequently, it is possible to bring the lifting unit with the lifting section 6 of the edge unit 4 of the container unit 1 in engagement, as shown in Fig.6c. It is understood that the position of the lifting unit shown in Fig. 6c relative to the container unit 1 can also be achieved by rotating the lifting unit with simultaneous insertion into the container unit 1. As soon as the lifting unit engages with the lifting section 6 (shown in FIG. 6c), the user can create a lifting force on the lifting unit, preferably on its stick or handle, by means of which the container unit 1 can be lifted and transported to the next place of use. FIG. 7 shows a preferred embodiment of the lifting section 6 according to the invention. The lifting section 6 preferably has a drip-off element 64 on the upper side or in the installed state of the lifting section 6 of the side remote from the tub element 2. As illustrated, it is preferred that a plurality of drip elements 64 is provided on the lift section 6. Alternatively, the dripping elements 64 can also be arranged on the base section 41 of the frame unit 4. It is understood that drip elements 64 can also be used on the embodiments of the frame unit 4 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6c, even if they are not shown there for the sake of simplicity. Preferably, the latching section 42 is provided on the lifting section 6, the lifting section 6 either without further elements of the frame unit 4 on the tub element 2 can be fixed, or by recesses on the base portion 41 of the frame unit 4 passes through to be fixed to the tub element 2 and simultaneously Also set other elements of the frame unit 4 on the tub element 2. Reference numerals:

2 tub element

22 entry section

4 edge unit

41 basic section

42 Verrastabschnitt

44 splash guard

6 stroke section

61 undercut

62 sidewall

64 drip tray

8 rounding

B basic contour

Ri first direction

Claims

claims

1 . Edge unit (4), comprising a latching section (42) and a lifting section (6),

wherein the latching section (42) is designed to be fixed to a tub element (2),

wherein the lift portion (6) has an undercut (61) extending transversely to a first direction (Ri) and adapted to transmit a lift force along the first direction (Ri) to the edge unit (4).

Second edge unit (4) according to claim 1,

wherein the latching portion (42) has a front or back, which forms an undercut against the first direction (Ri).

3. edge unit (4) according to claim 1 or 2,

comprising two lifting sections (6) which are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart, such that the undercuts (61) of the lifting sections (6) are engageable with a lifting unit.

4. edge unit (4) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the lifting portion (6) is formed as a separate component and non-positively and / or positively connected to the edge unit (4) can be fixed.

5. edge unit (4) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the latching portion (42) is integral with the lifting portion (6).

6. edge unit (4) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein a base portion (41) of the edge unit (4) extends in profile along a base contour (B),

wherein preferably a plurality of Verrastabschnitten (42) along the base contour (B) is provided.

7. edge unit (4) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the lifting portion (6) is integral with the edge unit (4).

8. edge unit (4) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lifting portion (6) has two side walls (62) which extend substantially transversely to the undercut (61) and are designed, the lifting portion (6) against displacement relative to a lifting unit across the first direction (Ri).

9. edge unit (4) according to one of the preceding claims,

wherein the lifting portion (6) has a dripping element (64), which is web-like and is preferably provided on the in the first direction (Ri) facing side of the undercut (61).

10. edge unit (4) according to claim 9,

wherein the dripping element (64) is integral with the lifting section (6), preferably with the undercut (61) of the lifting section (6).

1 1. Container unit (1) comprising a tub element (2) and an edge unit (4) according to one of claims 1 to 10,

wherein the tub member (2) is open in a first direction (Ri) and closed in the other spatial directions,

wherein on the open side of the tub element (2) the edge unit (4) on the tub element (2) can be fixed,

wherein the lifting portion (6) of the edge unit (4) is designed and oriented to receive a lifting force of a lifting unit in the first direction (Ri) and to transmit it to the tub member (2).

12. Container unit (1) according to claim 1 1,

wherein the first direction (Ri) passes through the center of gravity of the container unit (1), and

wherein the lifting sections (6) of an edge unit (4) according to claim 2 are arranged on a straight line which extends transversely to the first direction (Ri) and intersects.

13. container unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 1 or 12,

wherein the tub member (2) has an engagement portion (22) with the Verrastabschnitt (42) of the edge unit (4) can be brought into positive engagement.

14. container unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 1 - 13,

wherein the edge unit (4) has a splash guard (44), which extends in part into the open side of the tub element (2).

15. container unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 1 - 14,

wherein the edge unit (4) is firmly bonded to the tub element (2).