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EP3284688B1
EP3284688B1 EP17186662.7A EP17186662A EP3284688B1 EP 3284688 B1 EP3284688 B1 EP 3284688B1 EP 17186662 A EP17186662 A EP 17186662A EP 3284688 B1 EP3284688 B1 EP 3284688B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B65D11/1846—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to each other
    • B65D11/1853—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to each other and one or more side walls being foldable along a median line
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D19/00—Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered
    • B65D19/02—Rigid pallets with side walls, e.g. box pallets
    • B65D19/06—Rigid pallets with side walls, e.g. box pallets with bodies formed by uniting or interconnecting two or more components
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/52—Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to self contained carrying case, e.g. trunk shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C9/00—Stools for specified purposes
    • A47C9/10—Camp, travelling, or sports stools

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  • the following invention relates to a hinged box according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • JP 2005218836 discloses a foldable chair made of cardboard, with the carton folded.
  • EP 2965661A1 discloses an armchair, which is preferably made of cardboard or polypropylene. The chair is made by forming fold lines.
  • JP 2001037586 and JP 2005218336 discloses in its summary the formation of fold lines, by means of which a sheet-like element is folded into a chair.
  • US 20110115350 discloses a box in which the surfaces are interconnected via hinges such that the surfaces are movable inwardly and so in a direction of movement when a stiffening inner wall is removed.
  • the box is thus based on the arrangement of a stiffening wall and the arrangement of the walls in terms of the achievable, stiffening effect. This does not include that the hinge connecting the side surface is formed as a hinge locked in an outward direction of movement by engaging contact surfaces of the side members.
  • US 4630861 discloses a foldable stool comprising a seat surface and a side surface. As disclosed in column 3, line 14ff, the joint extending in the seat is locked in a direction of movement. Col. 3, line 49ff, discloses that the side felts 14, 15 are engageable with their upper edge portion 46 into engagement with a shoulder 38 for forming a load-bearing assembly. The shoulder 38 is - as in the sectional view of FIG. 8 recognizable - a part of the seat. The person skilled in the art recognizes that a movement of the side faces inward is prevented by the seat surface acting as a stiffening element. US4630861 thus does not disclose that the hinge connecting the side surface is formed as a hinge locked in an outward direction of movement by engaging contact surfaces of the side members.
  • the US 4 122 638 A shows a foldable structure for gaming purposes.
  • end walls are formed on the foldable structure with adjacent edges, which are connected to joints on the sides.
  • the US 3 107 023 A shows a collapsible container.
  • the GB 563 750 A shows a collapsible packaging box with an upper and lower component.
  • the box according to the invention is characterized in that the side elements are always in a composite produced by joints between the side elements or plates. Through the joints, the side elements or plates are stored so that kinking or identification of the side elements is prevented by the statically favorable storage.
  • the box according to the invention can thus be distinguished by the fact that only one location of the second side elements is possible, contrary to a possible deformation or evasion caused by the force F.
  • the cover element may comprise two cover plates which can be adjusted relative to one another by a fourth articulation about a fourth joint axis, whereby the box can be folded into a particularly small volume. It is useful in this case for receiving the force acting on the seat, that a position of the cover plates through the fourth joint is free to the outside and a setting of the cover plates is locked inwards.
  • the two cover plates can be articulated by a respective third joint on one of the first side elements. It makes sense here that a position of the seat plate is locked by the third hinge to the outside free and inward.
  • the two cover plates are freely adjustable by the fourth hinge to the outside and a location of the two cover plates is locked inward, then again a setting of the cover plates is possible only against a dodge due to a load by the force F.
  • the force F acting on the seat surface can thus not displace the cover plates and thus fold the box according to the invention.
  • the box can comprise a further cover element and / or a further second side element, which can be arranged adjacently and parallel to the cover element, and which further second side element can be arranged adjacent to and parallel to the second side element.
  • the element arranged in the ceiling element or in the second side element is blocked.
  • the further cover element or the further second side element can be attached to the cover element or to the second side element be arranged adjacent.
  • connection elements according to the prior art, by means of which connecting elements the further cover element can be attached to the cover element and / or the further second side element can be attached to the second side element.
  • the carton may comprise a sleeve, which sleeve extends outwardly from the carton at least over a hinge.
  • the shell is used primarily for the joints as protection against contamination of the joints.
  • FIG. 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of the box according to the invention in the position of use.
  • the box 1 according to the invention has the shape of a cube.
  • uppermost lid member 2 and laterally disposed side members 3, 4 define an interior and an exterior of the box forming a cube.
  • the box according to the invention is constructed so that the cover element 2 can be loaded by a force F.
  • the box 1 comprises two first side elements 3, which are each formed as a rigid first side plate 9, and two second side elements 4.
  • first side elements 3 and the second side elements 4 In the in FIG. 1 illustrated use position describe the first side elements 3 and the second side elements 4 in plan (not shown in any figure) a square; the first Side elements 3 and the second side elements 4 are arranged at an angle of 90 ° to each other.
  • the second side elements 4 are articulated by first joints 10 about a first joint axis 11 adjustable to the first side member 3.
  • the first articulation axis 11 and the intersecting line between the first side element 3 and the second side element 4 are spaced apart.
  • the second side elements 4 furthermore each comprise two second side plates 6 which are adjustable relative to one another by a second joint 11 about a second joint axis 13 extending vertically in the position of use.
  • the second side plates 6 are designed as rigid plates.
  • the second articulation axis 13 divides the second side elements 13 into second side plates 6 of equal size. In the use position, the second side plates 6 are arranged at an angle of 180 ° to each other so that the second side plates 6 describe a straight line in plan (not shown in any figure).
  • the first side plates 9 of the first side members 3 and the second side plates 6 of the second side members 4 are formed as plates having a same flexural rigidity.
  • FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 shows the use of rib-reinforced, rigid plates.
  • the second joint 12 is formed so that the second side plates 6 can be placed only inwardly about the vertically disposed second joint axis 13 to each other. A location of the second side plates 6 to the outside is blocked by the formation of the second joint 12.
  • the box according to the invention comprises a cover element 2, which forms a seat surface.
  • a force is introduced into the box according to the invention via the seat.
  • the force to be introduced is essentially defined by a person sitting on the box according to the invention or by an object positioned on the seat surface.
  • the lid member 2 is formed by two, connected by a fourth joint 16 and about a fourth joint axis 17 adjustable cover plates 5.
  • the cover plates 5 are further connected to one edge at a time via a third hinge axis 15 forming third joint 14 with the first side member 3 and the fourth joint 16 with the other seat plate 5 adjustable.
  • the fourth articulation axis 17 is arranged in the middle of the seat, so that the cover element 2 is subdivided into cover plates 5 of equal size.
  • the box By placing the elements 2, 3, 4 about the respective axes 11, 13, 15, 17, the box is of the type shown in FIG FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 shown use position in a in FIG. 5 shown storage position transferable.
  • the use position is characterized by the fact that a force acting on the seat surface of the seat unit is receivable.
  • the storage position has a smaller volume compared to the position of use.
  • FIG. 2 shows a view from the top in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment of the box according to the invention in a position between the position of use and the Verwahrwolf.
  • the viewpoints of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are essentially the same.
  • FIG. 3 shows a view from below of the in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrated embodiment of the box according to the invention in a further transition position between the position of use and the Verwahrwolf.
  • the second side elements 4 are placed inwardly, resulting in a narrowing of the box 1.
  • the cover plates 5 about the fourth hinge axis 17 to the outside posed. This movement is very easy for the user to carry out, since the placement of the second side elements 4, a location of the cover plates 5 is conditional.
  • FIG. 4 shows a bottom view again of the embodiment of the box 1 according to the invention, together with a shell 8 in a further transition position between the position of use and the storage position.
  • the sheath 8 extends over the side members and the lid member 2.
  • the sheath 8 is made of a stretchable textile, wherein the sheath 8 has a slight bias, so that the sheath 8 adapts to the respective shape of the box 1.
  • the sheath 8 comprises strips 18 made of a stretchable textile which extend diagonally across the corner area of the first side element 3 and the second side element 4. In each case, a band 18 is fixed in the region of the second axis 13 to the shell 8, since in this area the shell 8 undergoes the greatest deformation during the transition from the position of use in the storage position.
  • FIG. 5 shows the box according to the invention, together with the envelope in the storage position.
  • the second side members 4 are arranged between the first side members 3, the surfaces of the side members 3A contacting each other.
  • the box according to the invention further comprises a U-shaped holding device 7 comprising a bracket hinged to a first side member 3 and a recess arranged in the opposite first side member 3, in which recess of the bracket in the storage position, the first side members 3 can be introduced by clamping.
  • FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of a possible embodiment of the joints 10, 12, 14, 16.
  • the hinge axis 11, 13, 15, 17 is arranged eccentrically to the respective plates 5, 6, 9.
  • the joint 10, 12, 14, 16 further comprises two eccentrically arranged contact surfaces 25, 26 which are in the position of use of the box 1 in contact and thus block movement of the joint 10, 12, 14, 16 in one direction and in the other Release direction.
  • FIG. 7 shows a view of an embodiment of the box 1 according to the invention, wherein a further second side member 20 is attached adjacent to a second side member 4. It is the attachment of the other second side member 20 shown in the form of an exploded view.
  • the further second side member 20 is secured by means of pins 22 to the second side member 4 fitting.
  • the further second side member 20 includes for the preparation of the mechanical connection recesses 24, through which the pins 22 are inserted into a located behind in the second side member 4 recording.
  • the further second side element 20 extends parallel to the second side element 4, so that a position of the joint 12 is blocked by the further second side element 20. The user secures the further second side element 20 when the carton according to the invention is in the position of use.
  • FIG. 8 shows a detail view of an embodiment, which to the in FIG. 7 similar embodiment is shown.
  • the box comprises a further second side surface 20, which is arranged adjacent to the second side surface 4, and a further lid element 19, which is arranged adjacent to the cover element 2. Furthermore, a further first side element 21 is arranged adjacent to the first side element 3.
  • the further first side element 21, the further second side element 20 and the further cover element 19 make contact with the installed layers each other at their side edges.
  • the side edges comprise a toothing, which prevents a displacement of the further elements 19, 20, 21 to each other.
  • FIG. 9 shows a plurality of stacked boxes 1.
  • the boxes 1 are held together by means of a bracket 23, wherein a bracket 23 encloses one of the side elements of the box.
  • bracket can also be a connection of two boxes by means of in FIG. 5 shown holding device 7 are produced. Both the in FIG. 9 illustrated bracket 23 and the holding device 7 are U-shaped.
  • FIG. 10 shows a detail of another way of connecting at least two boxes.
  • the side elements 3,4 can - as in FIG. 7 visible - recesses 24 have.
  • pin 22 can be introduced, which pin 22 has a latching element 25 at its two ends.
  • about one in FIG. 10 illustrated pin 22 are two side members 3,4 and optionally one or two further side members 20, 21 connected to each other. By the combination of two side elements 3, 4 two boxes are connectable.

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Die folgende Erfindung betrifft eine klappbare Schachtel gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The following invention relates to a hinged box according to the preamble of claim 1.

Es sind nach dem Stand der Technik zahlreiche zusammenklappbare Schachteln bekannt, welche eine horizontale Fläche (Deckelelement) und vertikale, die horizontale Fläche abstützende Elemente (Seitenelement) aufweisen. Die Schachteln nach dem Stand der Technik sind allesamt nicht oder nur durch eine geringe, auf eine im Wesentlichen horizontale Fläche wie Sitzfläche wirkende Kraft belastbar.Numerous collapsible boxes are known in the prior art which have a horizontal surface (cover member) and vertical elements (side member) supporting the horizontal surface. The boxes according to the prior art are all not or only by a small force acting on a substantially horizontal surface such as seat loadable force.

JP 2005218836 offenbart einen faltbaren Sessel aus Karton, wobei der Karton gefaltet wird [0006]. JP 2005218836 discloses a foldable chair made of cardboard, with the carton folded. [0006]

EP 2965661A1 offenbart einen Sessel aus, der vorzugsweise aus Karton oder Polypropylen hergestellt ist. Der Sessel wird durch das Ausbilden von Faltlinien ("fold line") hergestellt. EP 2965661A1 discloses an armchair, which is preferably made of cardboard or polypropylene. The chair is made by forming fold lines.

Auch JP 2001037586 und JP 2005218336 offenbart in seiner Zusammenfassung die Ausbildung von Faltlinien, mittels welcher ein flächiges Element zu einem Stuhl gefaltet wird.Also JP 2001037586 and JP 2005218336 discloses in its summary the formation of fold lines, by means of which a sheet-like element is folded into a chair.

Der in EP 2965661A1 offenbarte Stuhl wird durch Falten hergestellt.The in EP 2965661A1 revealed chair is made by folding.

Die Offenbarung der Ausbildung von Faltungen, Faltlinien und dergleichen liefert keinen Hinweis auf die Ausbildung von Gelenken, welche in eine Bewegungsteilrichtung gesperrt sind.The disclosure of the formation of folds, fold lines and the like provides no indication of the formation of joints which are locked in a movement direction.

US 20110115350 offenbart einen Kasten, bei welchem die Flächen über Gelenke so miteinander verbunden sind, dass die Flächen nach innen und sohin in eine Bewegungsrichtung bewegbar sind, wenn eine aussteifende innere Wand entfernt wird. Die Kasten basiert sohin auf der Anordnung einer aussteifenden Wand und die Anordnung der Wände in Hinblick auf die zu erreichende, aussteifende Wirkung. Dies schließt nicht mit ein, dass das die Seitenfläche verbindende Gelenk als ein in eine Bewegungsrichtung nach außen durch in das Inkontaktbringen von Kontaktflächen der Seitenelemente gesperrtes Gelenk ausgebildet ist. US 20110115350 discloses a box in which the surfaces are interconnected via hinges such that the surfaces are movable inwardly and so in a direction of movement when a stiffening inner wall is removed. The box is thus based on the arrangement of a stiffening wall and the arrangement of the walls in terms of the achievable, stiffening effect. This does not include that the hinge connecting the side surface is formed as a hinge locked in an outward direction of movement by engaging contact surfaces of the side members.

US 4630861 offenbart einen faltbaren Hocker umfassend eine Sitzfläche und eine Seitenfläche. Wie in Spalte 3, Zeile 14ff offenbart ist das sich in der Sitzfläche erstreckende Gelenk in eine Bewegungsrichtung gesperrt. Spalte 3, Zeile 49ff offenbart, dass die Seitenfände 14, 15 mit ihrem oberen Kantenbereich 46 in Eingriff mit einer Schulter 38 zur Herstellung eine Last aufnehmenden Anordnung bringbar sind. Die Schulter 38 ist - wie im Schnittbild der Figur 8 erkennbar ist - ein Teil der Sitzfläche.
Der Fachmann erkennt, dass eine Bewegung der Seitenflächen nach innen durch die als aussteifendes Element wirkenden Sitzfläche unterbunden wird. US4630861 offenbart somit nicht, dass das die Seitenfläche verbindende Gelenk als ein in eine Bewegungsrichtung nach außen durch in das Inkontaktbringen von Kontaktflächen der Seitenelemente gesperrtes Gelenk ausgebildet ist. US 4630861 discloses a foldable stool comprising a seat surface and a side surface. As disclosed in column 3, line 14ff, the joint extending in the seat is locked in a direction of movement. Col. 3, line 49ff, discloses that the side felts 14, 15 are engageable with their upper edge portion 46 into engagement with a shoulder 38 for forming a load-bearing assembly. The shoulder 38 is - as in the sectional view of FIG. 8 recognizable - a part of the seat.
The person skilled in the art recognizes that a movement of the side faces inward is prevented by the seat surface acting as a stiffening element. US4630861 thus does not disclose that the hinge connecting the side surface is formed as a hinge locked in an outward direction of movement by engaging contact surfaces of the side members.

Die US 4 122 638 A zeigt eine faltbare Struktur für Spielzwecke. Dabei sind an der faltbaren Struktur Endwände ausgebildet mit angrenzenden Kanten, die mit Gelenken an den Seiten verbunden sind.The US 4 122 638 A shows a foldable structure for gaming purposes. In this case, end walls are formed on the foldable structure with adjacent edges, which are connected to joints on the sides.

Die US 3 107 023 A zeigt einen zusammenkappbaren Container.The US 3 107 023 A shows a collapsible container.

Die GB 563 750 A zeigt einen zusammenlegbaren Verpackungskasten mit einer oberen und unteren Komponente.The GB 563 750 A shows a collapsible packaging box with an upper and lower component.

Aus der US 4 630 861 A offenbart einen zusammenklappbaren Stuhl.From the US 4,630,861 A discloses a collapsible chair.

Es stellt sich die Aufgabe, eine zusammenklappbare Schachtel bereitzustellen, welche auf ihrer horizontalen Fläche durch eine höhere Kraft im Ausmaß einer auf der horizontalen Fläche sitzenden oder auch stehenden Person belastbar ist und die in einer Verwahrstellung einfach transportiert werden kann.It has as its object to provide a collapsible box which can be loaded on its horizontal surface by a higher force in the extent of sitting on the horizontal surface or even standing person and can be easily transported in a storage position.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine klappbare Schachtel gemäß Anspruch 1.This object is achieved by a hinged box according to claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Seitenelemente stets in einem durch Gelenke zwischen den Seitenelementen beziehungsweise Platten hergestellten Verbund stehen. Durch die Gelenke werden die Seitenelemente beziehungsweise Platten so gelagert, dass ein Knicken oder ein Ausweisen der Seitenelemente durch die statisch günstige Lagerung unterbunden wird.The box according to the invention is characterized in that the side elements are always in a composite produced by joints between the side elements or plates. Through the joints, the side elements or plates are stored so that kinking or identification of the side elements is prevented by the statically favorable storage.

Hierdurch wird in Ergänzung zu der statischen Lagerung der Seitenelemente beziehungsweise der Platten zueinander erreicht, dass die Seitenelemente nicht nach außen, somit nicht von einem im Deckenelement und/oder in einem der ersten Seitenelemente situierten Krafteinleitungspunkt weg und unter einer damit verbundenen Vergrößerung eines Belastungsmomentes ausweichen. Ein solches Ausweichen der Seitenelemente nach Außen würde auch durch die Deformation der sich zwischen erstem Seitenelement und zweiten Seitenelement erstreckenden Kanten nach Außen begünstigt werden. Dadurch wird weiters erreicht, dass die in der Gebrauchsstellung vorliegende Schachtel nur durch Klappen nach Innen in die Verwahrstellung überführbar ist.In this way, in addition to the static mounting of the side elements or the plates to each other achieved that the side elements not outward, thus avoiding a located in the ceiling element and / or in one of the first side elements force application point and avoid an associated increase in a load moment. Such an escape of the side elements to the outside would also be favored by the deformation of the extending between the first side member and the second side member edges to the outside. As a result, it is further achieved that the present in the position of use box can only be transferred by flaps inward into the storage position.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel kann sich somit dadurch auszeichnen, dass nur ein Stellen der zweiten Seitenelemente entgegen einer möglichen durch die Kraft F hervorgerufenen Deformation oder Ausweichen möglich ist.The box according to the invention can thus be distinguished by the fact that only one location of the second side elements is possible, contrary to a possible deformation or evasion caused by the force F.

Das Deckelelement kann zwei, durch ein viertes Gelenk um eine vierte Gelenksachse zueinander stellbare Deckelplatten umfassen, wodurch die Schachtel zu einem besonders kleinen Volumen zusammenlegbar ist. Es ist hierbei zur Aufnahme der auf die Sitzfläche wirkenden Kraft sinnvoll, dass ein Stellen der Deckelplatten durch das vierte Gelenk nach außen frei und ein Stellen der Deckelplatten nach innen gesperrt ist.The cover element may comprise two cover plates which can be adjusted relative to one another by a fourth articulation about a fourth joint axis, whereby the box can be folded into a particularly small volume. It is useful in this case for receiving the force acting on the seat, that a position of the cover plates through the fourth joint is free to the outside and a setting of the cover plates is locked inwards.

Die zwei Deckelplatten können durch jeweils ein drittes Gelenk an einem der ersten Seitenelemente angelenkt sein. Es ist hierbei sinnvoll, dass ein Stellen der Sitzplatte durch das dritte Gelenk nach außen frei und nach innen gesperrt ist.The two cover plates can be articulated by a respective third joint on one of the first side elements. It makes sense here that a position of the seat plate is locked by the third hinge to the outside free and inward.

Wenn die zwei Deckelplatten durch das vierte Gelenk nach außen frei stellbar sind und ein Stellen der zwei Deckelplatten nach innen gesperrt ist, so ist wiederum ein Stellen der Deckelplatten nur entgegen einem Ausweichen zufolge einer Belastung durch die Kraft F möglich. Die auf die Sitzfläche wirkende Kraft F kann somit nicht die Deckelplatten verstellen und somit die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel zusammenklappen.If the two cover plates are freely adjustable by the fourth hinge to the outside and a location of the two cover plates is locked inward, then again a setting of the cover plates is possible only against a dodge due to a load by the force F. The force F acting on the seat surface can thus not displace the cover plates and thus fold the box according to the invention.

Die Schachtel kann ein weiteres Deckelement und/oder ein weiteres zweites Seitenelement umfassen, welches weitere Deckelement benachbart und parallel zu dem Deckelement anordenbar ist beziehungsweise welches weitere zweite Seitenelement benachbart und parallel zu dem zweiten Seitenelement anordenbar ist.The box can comprise a further cover element and / or a further second side element, which can be arranged adjacently and parallel to the cover element, and which further second side element can be arranged adjacent to and parallel to the second side element.

Durch das Anordnen des weiteren Deckelelements und/oder des weiteren zweiten Seitenelements wird das im Deckenelement beziehungsweise im zweiten Seitenelement angeordnete Element gesperrt. Das weitere Deckelelement beziehungsweise das weitere zweite Seitenelement kann hierzu an das Deckelelement beziehungsweise an das zweite Seitenelement anliegend angeordnet werden. Der Fachmann kann weiters Verbindungselemente nach dem Stand der Technik vorsehen, mittels welchen Verbindungselementen das weitere Deckelelement am Deckelelement und/oder das weitere zweite Seitenelement am zweiten Seitenelement angebracht werden kann.By arranging the further cover element and / or the further second side element, the element arranged in the ceiling element or in the second side element is blocked. For this purpose, the further cover element or the further second side element can be attached to the cover element or to the second side element be arranged adjacent. The skilled person can further provide connection elements according to the prior art, by means of which connecting elements the further cover element can be attached to the cover element and / or the further second side element can be attached to the second side element.

Die Schachtel kann eine Hülle umfassen, welche Hülle an der Schachtel außen anliegend sich zumindest über ein Gelenk erstreckt. Die Hülle dient vor allem für die Gelenke als Schutz vor Verschmutzung der Gelenke.The carton may comprise a sleeve, which sleeve extends outwardly from the carton at least over a hinge. The shell is used primarily for the joints as protection against contamination of the joints.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel ist stapelbar.

  • Figur 1 bis Figur 5 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel mitsamt beziehungsweise ohne Hülle in verschiedenen Stellungen.
  • Figur 6 zeigt eine Detailansicht des Gelenkes.
  • Figur 7 und Figur 8 zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel. Figur 9 zeigt mehrere gestapelte Schachteln.
The box according to the invention is stackable.
  • FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the box according to the invention together with or without sheath in different positions.
  • FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of the joint.
  • FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show a further embodiment of the box according to the invention. FIG. 9 shows several stacked boxes.

Die Figuren mitsamt der folgenden Figurenbeschreibung dienen keinesfalls dazu, den durch die Ansprüche definierten Schutzgegenstand einzuschränken. In den Figuren sind die nachstehenden Elemente durch die vorangestellten Bezugszeichen gekennzeichnet. Weiters sind teilweise in den Figuren nur die relevanten Elemente gekennzeichnet, um eine Übersichtlichkeit zu gewährleisten.

  1. 1 Schachtel
  2. 2 Deckelelement
  3. 3 erste Seitenelemente
  4. 4 zweite Seitenelemente
  5. 5 Sitzplatte
  6. 6 Seitenplatten
  7. 7 Haltevorrichtung
  8. 8 Hülle
  9. 9 erste Seiten platte
  10. 10 erstes Gelenk
  11. 11 erste Gelenksachse
  12. 12 zweites Gelenk
  13. 13 zweite Gelenksachse
  14. 14 drittes Gelenk
  15. 15 dritte Gelenksachse
  16. 16 viertes Gelenk
  17. 17 vierte Gelenksachse
  18. 18 Bänder
  19. 19 weiteres Deckelelement
  20. 20 weiteres zweites Seitenelement
  21. 21 weiteres erstes Seitenelement
  22. 22 Zapfen
  23. 23 Klammer
  24. 24 Ausnehmung
  25. 25 Kontaktfläche
  26. 26 Kontaktfläche
The figures together with the following description of the figures are in no way intended to limit the subject matter defined by the claims. In the figures, the following elements are indicated by the prefixed reference numerals. Furthermore, only the relevant elements are sometimes marked in the figures in order to ensure a clear overview.
  1. 1 box
  2. 2 cover element
  3. 3 first page elements
  4. 4 second side elements
  5. 5 seat plate
  6. 6 side plates
  7. 7 holding device
  8. 8 case
  9. 9 first pages plate
  10. 10 first joint
  11. 11 first joint axis
  12. 12 second joint
  13. 13 second joint axis
  14. 14 third joint
  15. 15 third joint axis
  16. 16 fourth joint
  17. 17 fourth joint axis
  18. 18 ribbons
  19. 19 additional cover element
  20. 20 additional second side element
  21. 21 more first page element
  22. 22 cones
  23. 23 bracket
  24. 24 recess
  25. 25 contact area
  26. 26 contact surface

Figur 1 zeigt eine Ansicht von oben einer Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel in der Gebrauchsstellung. Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel 1weist die Form eines Würfels auf. Durch die im Folgenden angeführten Elemente der Schachtel, nämlich das in der Gebrauchsstellung (siehe Figur 1) oben angeordnete Deckelelement 2 und die seitlich angeordneten Seitenelemente 3, 4 werden ein Inneres und ein Äußeres der einen Würfel ausformenden Schachtel definiert. Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel ist so aufgebaut, dass das Deckelelement 2 durch eine Kraft F belastbar ist. FIG. 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of the box according to the invention in the position of use. The box 1 according to the invention has the shape of a cube. By the elements of the box mentioned below, namely in the position of use (see FIG. 1 ) uppermost lid member 2 and laterally disposed side members 3, 4 define an interior and an exterior of the box forming a cube. The box according to the invention is constructed so that the cover element 2 can be loaded by a force F.

Die Schachtel 1 umfasst zwei erste Seitenelemente 3, welche als jeweils eine biegesteife erste Seitenplatte 9 ausgebildet sind, und zwei zweite Seitenelemente 4. In der in Figur 1 dargestellten Gebrauchsstellung beschreiben die ersten Seitenelemente 3 und die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 im Grundriss (in keiner Figur dargestellt) ein Quadrat; die ersten Seitenelemente 3 und die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 sind in einem Winkel von 90° zueinander angeordnet.The box 1 comprises two first side elements 3, which are each formed as a rigid first side plate 9, and two second side elements 4. In the in FIG. 1 illustrated use position describe the first side elements 3 and the second side elements 4 in plan (not shown in any figure) a square; the first Side elements 3 and the second side elements 4 are arranged at an angle of 90 ° to each other.

Die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 sind durch erste Gelenke 10 um eine erste Gelenksachse 11 stellbar an den ersten Seitenelement 3 angelenkt. Die erste Gelenksachse 11 und die Schnittgerade zwischen dem ersten Seitenelement 3 und dem zweiten Seitenelement 4 sind beabstandet.The second side elements 4 are articulated by first joints 10 about a first joint axis 11 adjustable to the first side member 3. The first articulation axis 11 and the intersecting line between the first side element 3 and the second side element 4 are spaced apart.

Die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 umfassen weiters jeweils zwei, durch ein zweites Gelenk 11 um eine in der Gebrauchsstellung vertikal sich erstreckende, zweite Gelenksachse 13 zueinander stellbare zweite Seitenplatten 6. Die zweiten Seitenplatten 6 sind als biegesteife Platten ausgebildet. Die zweite Gelenksachse 13 teilt die zweiten Seitenelemente 13 in zweigleich große zweite Seitenplatten 6. In der Gebrauchsstellung sind die zweiten Seitenplatten 6 in einem Winkel von 180° zueinander angeordnet, sodass die zweiten Seitenplatten 6 im Grundriss (in keiner Figur dargestellt) eine Gerade beschreiben.The second side elements 4 furthermore each comprise two second side plates 6 which are adjustable relative to one another by a second joint 11 about a second joint axis 13 extending vertically in the position of use. The second side plates 6 are designed as rigid plates. The second articulation axis 13 divides the second side elements 13 into second side plates 6 of equal size. In the use position, the second side plates 6 are arranged at an angle of 180 ° to each other so that the second side plates 6 describe a straight line in plan (not shown in any figure).

Die ersten Seitenplatten 9 der ersten Seitenelemente 3 und die zweiten Seitenplatten 6 der zweiten Seitenelemente 4 sind als Platten mit einer gleichen Biegesteifigkeit ausgebildet. Figur 1 bis Figur 5 zeigt die Verwendung von mit Rippen verstärkten, biegesteifen Platten.The first side plates 9 of the first side members 3 and the second side plates 6 of the second side members 4 are formed as plates having a same flexural rigidity. FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 shows the use of rib-reinforced, rigid plates.

Das zweite Gelenk 12 ist so ausgebildet, dass die zweiten Seitenplatten 6 nur nach innen um die vertikal angeordnete zweite Gelenksachse 13 zueinander gestellt werden können. Ein Stellen der zweiten Seitenplatten 6 nach außen ist durch die Ausbildung des zweiten Gelenkes 12 gesperrt.The second joint 12 is formed so that the second side plates 6 can be placed only inwardly about the vertically disposed second joint axis 13 to each other. A location of the second side plates 6 to the outside is blocked by the formation of the second joint 12.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel umfasst ein Deckelelement 2, welches eine Sitzfläche ausbildet. Über die Sitzfläche wird eine Kraft in die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel eingeleitet. Die einzuleitende Kraft ist im Wesentlichen durch eine auf der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel sitzende Person oder durch ein auf der Sitzfläche positioniertes Objekt definiert.The box according to the invention comprises a cover element 2, which forms a seat surface. A force is introduced into the box according to the invention via the seat. The force to be introduced is essentially defined by a person sitting on the box according to the invention or by an object positioned on the seat surface.

Das Deckelelement 2 wird durch zwei, durch ein viertes Gelenk 16 verbundene und um eine vierte Gelenksachse 17 zueinander stellbare Deckelplatten 5 ausgebildet. Die Deckelplatten 5 sind weiters an jeweils einer Kante über ein eine dritte Gelenksachse 15 ausbildendes drittes Gelenk 14 mit dem ersten Seitenelement 3 und über das vierte Gelenk 16 mit der weiteren Sitzplatte 5 stellbar verbunden. Die vierte Gelenksachse 17 ist in der Mitte der Sitzfläche angeordnet, sodass das Deckelelement 2 in zweigleich große Deckelplatten 5 unterteilt wird.The lid member 2 is formed by two, connected by a fourth joint 16 and about a fourth joint axis 17 adjustable cover plates 5. The cover plates 5 are further connected to one edge at a time via a third hinge axis 15 forming third joint 14 with the first side member 3 and the fourth joint 16 with the other seat plate 5 adjustable. The fourth articulation axis 17 is arranged in the middle of the seat, so that the cover element 2 is subdivided into cover plates 5 of equal size.

Durch das dritte Gelenk 14 und durch das vierte Gelenk 16 ist ein Stellen der Deckelplatten 5 nach außen frei, wobei ein Stellen der Deckelplatten 5 nach innen gesperrt ist.Through the third joint 14 and through the fourth joint 16, a setting of the cover plates 5 is exposed to the outside, wherein a position of the cover plates 5 is locked inwards.

Durch ein Stellen der Elemente 2,3, 4 um die jeweiligen Achsen 11, 13, 15, 17 ist die Schachtel von der in Figur 1 und Figur 2 dargestellten Gebrauchsstellung in eine in Figur 5 dargestellte Verwahrstellung überführbar. Die Gebrauchsstellung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass eine auf die Sitzfläche wirkende Kraft von der Sitzeinheit aufnehmbar ist. Die Verwahrstellung weist im Vergleich zu der Gebrauchsstellung ein kleineres Volumen auf.By placing the elements 2, 3, 4 about the respective axes 11, 13, 15, 17, the box is of the type shown in FIG FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 shown use position in a in FIG. 5 shown storage position transferable. The use position is characterized by the fact that a force acting on the seat surface of the seat unit is receivable. The storage position has a smaller volume compared to the position of use.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Ansicht von oben der in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel in einer Stellung zwischen der Gebrauchsstellung und der Verwahrstellung. Die Blickpunkte von Figur 1 und Figur 2 sind im Wesentlichen gleich. FIG. 2 shows a view from the top in FIG. 1 illustrated embodiment of the box according to the invention in a position between the position of use and the Verwahrstellung. The viewpoints of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are essentially the same.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Ansicht von unten auf die in Figur 1 und Figur 2 dargestellte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel in einer weiteren Übergangsstellung zwischen der Gebrauchsstellung und der Verwahrstellung. FIG. 3 shows a view from below of the in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrated embodiment of the box according to the invention in a further transition position between the position of use and the Verwahrstellung.

Zum Falten der Schachtel werden die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 nach innen gestellt, wodurch es zu einer Verengung der Schachtel 1 kommt. Hierdurch werden die Deckelplatten 5 um die vierte Gelenksachse 17 nach außen gestellt. Diese Bewegung ist für den Benutzer sehr einfach durchführbar, da durch das Stellen der zweiten Seitenelemente 4 ein Stellen der Deckelplatten 5 bedingt wird.To fold the box, the second side elements 4 are placed inwardly, resulting in a narrowing of the box 1. As a result, the cover plates 5 about the fourth hinge axis 17 to the outside posed. This movement is very easy for the user to carry out, since the placement of the second side elements 4, a location of the cover plates 5 is conditional.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Ansicht von unten wiederum der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel 1 mitsamt einer Hülle 8 in einer weiteren Übergangsstellung zwischen der Gebrauchsstellung und der Verwahrstellung. Aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit sind in Figur 4 nicht alle Elemente mit Bezugszeichen gekennzeichnet. Die Hülle 8 erstreckt sich über die Seitenelemente und das Deckelelement 2. Die Hülle 8 ist aus einem dehnbaren Textil hergestellt, wobei die Hülle 8 eine leichte Vorspannung aufweist, sodass sich die Hülle 8 an die jeweilige Form der Schachtel 1 anpasst. FIG. 4 shows a bottom view again of the embodiment of the box 1 according to the invention, together with a shell 8 in a further transition position between the position of use and the storage position. For clarity, in FIG. 4 not all elements marked with reference numbers. The sheath 8 extends over the side members and the lid member 2. The sheath 8 is made of a stretchable textile, wherein the sheath 8 has a slight bias, so that the sheath 8 adapts to the respective shape of the box 1.

Die Hülle 8 umfasst aus einem dehnbaren Textil hergestellte Bänder 18, welche sich über den Eckbereich aus erstem Seitenelement 3 und zweitem Seitenelement 4 diagonal erstrecken. Jeweils ein Band 18 ist im Bereich der zweiten Achse 13 an der Hülle 8 befestigt, da in diesem Bereich die Hülle 8 beim Übergang von der Gebrauchsstellung in die Verwahrstellung die größte Deformation erfährt.The sheath 8 comprises strips 18 made of a stretchable textile which extend diagonally across the corner area of the first side element 3 and the second side element 4. In each case, a band 18 is fixed in the region of the second axis 13 to the shell 8, since in this area the shell 8 undergoes the greatest deformation during the transition from the position of use in the storage position.

Figur 5 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel mitsamt Hülle in der Verwahrstellung. In der Verwahrstellung sind die zweiten Seitenelemente 4 zwischen den ersten Seitenelementen 3 angeordnet, wobei die Oberflächen der Seitenelemente 3A einander kontaktieren. FIG. 5 shows the box according to the invention, together with the envelope in the storage position. In the storage position, the second side members 4 are arranged between the first side members 3, the surfaces of the side members 3A contacting each other.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel umfasst weiters eine U-förmig ausgebildete Haltevorrichtung 7 umfassend einen an einem ersten Seitenelement 3 angelenkten Bügel und eine im gegenüberliegenden ersten Seitenelement 3 angeordnete Aussparung, in welche Aussparung der Bügel in der Verwahrstellung die ersten Seitenelemente 3 klemmend einbringbar ist.The box according to the invention further comprises a U-shaped holding device 7 comprising a bracket hinged to a first side member 3 and a recess arranged in the opposite first side member 3, in which recess of the bracket in the storage position, the first side members 3 can be introduced by clamping.

Figur 6 zeigt eine Detailansicht einer möglichen Ausführungsform der Gelenke 10, 12, 14, 16. Die Gelenksachse 11, 13, 15, 17 ist außermittig zu den jeweiligen Platten 5, 6, 9 angeordnet. Das Gelenk 10, 12, 14, 16 umfasst weiters zwei außermittig angeordnete Kontaktflächen 25, 26, die in der Gebrauchsstellung der Schachtel 1 in Kontakt stehen und so eine Bewegung des Gelenkes 10, 12, 14, 16 in eine Richtung sperren und in die andere Richtung freigeben. FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of a possible embodiment of the joints 10, 12, 14, 16. The hinge axis 11, 13, 15, 17 is arranged eccentrically to the respective plates 5, 6, 9. The joint 10, 12, 14, 16 further comprises two eccentrically arranged contact surfaces 25, 26 which are in the position of use of the box 1 in contact and thus block movement of the joint 10, 12, 14, 16 in one direction and in the other Release direction.

Figur 7 zeigt eine Ansicht einer Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schachtel 1, wobei ein weiteres zweites Seitelement 20 anliegend an ein zweites Seitenelement 4 angebracht wird. Es ist das Anbringen des weiteren zweiten Seitenelementes 20 in Form einer Explosionszeichnung dargestellt. FIG. 7 shows a view of an embodiment of the box 1 according to the invention, wherein a further second side member 20 is attached adjacent to a second side member 4. It is the attachment of the other second side member 20 shown in the form of an exploded view.

Das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20 wird mittels Zapfen 22 an dem zweiten Seitenelement 4 anliegend befestigt. Das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20 umfasst zur Herstellung der mechanischen Verbindung Ausnehmungen 24, durch welche die Zapfen 22 in eine dahinter im zweiten Seitenelement 4 befindliche Aufnahme gesteckt werden.The further second side member 20 is secured by means of pins 22 to the second side member 4 fitting. The further second side member 20 includes for the preparation of the mechanical connection recesses 24, through which the pins 22 are inserted into a located behind in the second side member 4 recording.

Das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20 erstreckt sich parallel zu dem zweiten Seitenelement 4, sodass durch das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20 ein Stellen des Gelenkes 12 gesperrt wird. Der Benützer befestigt das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20, wenn die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel in der Gebrauchsstellung ist.The further second side element 20 extends parallel to the second side element 4, so that a position of the joint 12 is blocked by the further second side element 20. The user secures the further second side element 20 when the carton according to the invention is in the position of use.

Figur 8 zeigt eine Detailansicht einer Ausführungsform, welche zu der in Figur 7 dargestellten Ausführungsform ähnlich ist. Die Schachtel umfasst eine weitere zweite Seitenfläche 20, welche an die zweite Seitenfläche 4 anliegend angeordnet ist, und ein weiteres Deckelelement 19, welches an das Deckelement 2 anliegend angeordnet ist. Weiters ist ein weiteres erstes Seitenelement 21 an das erste Seitenelement 3 anliegend angeordnet. FIG. 8 shows a detail view of an embodiment, which to the in FIG. 7 similar embodiment is shown. The box comprises a further second side surface 20, which is arranged adjacent to the second side surface 4, and a further lid element 19, which is arranged adjacent to the cover element 2. Furthermore, a further first side element 21 is arranged adjacent to the first side element 3.

Das weitere erste Seitenelement 21, das weitere zweite Seitenelement 20 und das weitere Deckelement 19 kontaktieren in den eingebauten Lagen einander an ihren Seitenkanten. Die Seitenkanten umfassen eine Verzahnung, welche ein Verschieben der weiteren Elemente 19, 20, 21 zueinander verhindert.The further first side element 21, the further second side element 20 and the further cover element 19 make contact with the installed layers each other at their side edges. The side edges comprise a toothing, which prevents a displacement of the further elements 19, 20, 21 to each other.

Durch das zweite weitere Seitenelement 20 und das weitere Deckenelement 19 wird das zweite Gelenk 12 beziehungsweise das vierte Gelenk (in Figur 8 nicht dargestellt) gesperrt. Durch die Sperrwirkung der weiteren Elemente 19, 20, 21 wird auch das erste Gelenk (in Figur 8 nicht dargestellt) gesperrt.By the second further side member 20 and the further ceiling element 19, the second joint 12 and the fourth joint (in FIG. 8 not shown) locked. Due to the blocking effect of the further elements 19, 20, 21 and the first joint (in FIG. 8 not shown) locked.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schachtel ist stapelbar. Figur 9 zeigt mehrere aufeinander gestapelte Schachteln 1. Die Schachteln 1 werden mittels einer Klammer 23 zusammengehalten, wobei eine Klammer 23 jeweils eines der Seitenelemente der Schachtel umschließt.The box according to the invention is stackable. FIG. 9 shows a plurality of stacked boxes 1. The boxes 1 are held together by means of a bracket 23, wherein a bracket 23 encloses one of the side elements of the box.

In Ergänzung oder alternativ zu der in Figur 9 dargestellten Klammer kann auch eine Verbindung von zwei Schachteln mittels der in Figur 5 dargestellten Haltevorrichtung 7 hergestellt werden. Sowohl die in Figur 9 dargestellte Klammer 23 und die Haltevorrichtung 7 sind U-förmig ausgebildet.In addition or alternatively to the in FIG. 9 shown bracket can also be a connection of two boxes by means of in FIG. 5 shown holding device 7 are produced. Both the in FIG. 9 illustrated bracket 23 and the holding device 7 are U-shaped.

Figur 10 zeigt ein Detail einer weiteren Möglichkeit des Verbindens von zumindest zwei Schachteln. Die Seitenelemente 3,4 können - wie in Figur 7 ersichtlich - Ausnehmungen 24 aufweisen. In die Ausnehmungen sind Zapfen 22 einbringbar, welcher Zapfen 22 an seinen beiden Enden ein Rastelement 25 aufweist. Über einen in Figur 10 dargestellten Zapfen 22 sind zwei Seitenelemente 3,4 und gegebenenfalls ein oder zwei weitere Seitenelemente 20, 21 miteinander verbindbar. Durch den Verbund von zwei Seitenelementen 3, 4 sind zwei Schachteln verbindbar. FIG. 10 shows a detail of another way of connecting at least two boxes. The side elements 3,4 can - as in FIG. 7 visible - recesses 24 have. In the recesses pin 22 can be introduced, which pin 22 has a latching element 25 at its two ends. About one in FIG. 10 illustrated pin 22 are two side members 3,4 and optionally one or two further side members 20, 21 connected to each other. By the combination of two side elements 3, 4 two boxes are connectable.

Claims (15)

  1. Foldable box (1) as seat unit in use position comprising
    - a cover element (2) as a seat surface,
    - two first side elements (3) and two second side elements (4), whereby the second side elements (4) are hinged by first joints (10) to the first side element (3),
    - whereby the two second side elements (4) each comprise two second side plates (6), which are arrangeable relative to each other by a second joint (12) about a vertical second joint axis (13),
    - whereby the cover element (2) is hinged by a third joint (14) to one of the first side element (3), so that the box (1) is transferable by the position of the elements (2, 3, 4) from a use position to a storage position,
    whereby the second joint (12) comprises a second joint axis (13), off-center to the second side plates (6), and two contact surfaces (25, 26) of the second side plates (6), spaced from the second joint axis (13), which contact surfaces (25, 26) in the use position of the box (1) are in contact, so that a movement of the second side elements (4) about the second joint axis (13) is free inwards and a movement of the second side elements (4) about the second joint axis (13) is blocked outwards,
    characterized in that
    the box (1) comprises a holding device (7), which holding device (7) interconnects the first side elements (3) in the storage position, whereby the holding device (7) is U-shaped, and comprises one on a first side element (3) hinged bracket and in the opposite first side element (3) arranged recess, in which recess the bracket in the storage position the first side element (3) is movable by clamping.
  2. Foldable box according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the cover element (2) comprises two cover plates (5), which cover plates (5) are movable relative to one another by a fourth joint (16) about a fourth joint axis (17).
  3. Foldable box according one of the claims 1 to 2,
    characterized in that
    a movement of the cover plates (5) by the fourth joint (16) to the outside is free and a movement of the cover plates (5) is locked inwards,
  4. Foldable box according to one of the claims 2 to 3,
    characterized in that
    the two cover plates (5) are each hinged each by a third joint (14) to one of the first side elements (3).
  5. Foldable box according to one of the claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    a movement of the cover plates (5) by the third joint (14) is free outwards and is blocked inwards.
  6. Foldable box according to one of the claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that
    the box comprises a further cover element (19) and/or a further second side element (20), which further cover element (19) is neighboring and parallel to the cover element (2) respectively which further second side element (20) is neighboring and parallel to the second side element (4) arrangeable.
  7. Foldable box according to one of the claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the box (1) comprises a wrapping (8), which wrapping (8) at the box (1), lying outside, extends at least over a joint (10, 11, 14, 16).
  8. Foldable box according to claim 7,
    characterized in that
    the wrapping (8) extends over the side elements (3, 4) and the cover element (2).
  9. Foldable box according to claim 7 or 8,
    characterized in that
    the wrapping (8) has a slight prestressing, so that the wrapping (S) adapts to the respective shape of the box (1).
  10. Foldable box according to claim 7, 8 or 9,
    characterized in that
    the wrapping (8) comprises strips (18) made of a stretchable textile and the strips extend diagonally across the corner area of the first side element (3) and the second side element (4).
  11. Foldable box according to claim 10,
    characterized in that
    each strip (18) in the region of the second axis (13) is fastened to the wrapping (8), because in this region the wrapping (8) undergoes the greatest deformation at the transition from the use position to the storage position.
  12. Foldable box according to one of the claims 1 to 11,
    characterized in that
    the foldable box (1) has the shape of a cube.
  13. Foldable box according to one of claims 1 to 12,
    characterized in that
    the foldable box (1) is stackable.
  14. Foldable box according to claim 13,
    characterized in that
    the stacked boxes (1) are held together with a bracket (23), whereby the bracket (23) encloses each one of the side elements (3, 4) of the box and/or the connection between two boxes (1) is made by the holding device (7).
  15. Foldable box according to one of claims 1 to 14,
    characterized in that
    the storage position has a smaller volume compared to the use position.
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