EP3337645A1

EP3337645A1 - Stackable suitcase, arrangement comprising two suitcases stacked one above the other and method for stacking two suitcases

Info

Publication number: EP3337645A1
Application number: EP16762963.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Rolf Burchia
Original assignee: Plaston AG; Rothenberger AG
Current assignee: Plaston AG; Rothenberger AG
Priority date: 2015-08-18
Filing date: 2016-08-18
Publication date: 2018-06-27
Anticipated expiration: 2036-08-18
Also published as: DE202015005752U1; EP3670102A1; US20200329837A1; ES2775533T3; DE112016003733A5; US20180220758A1; EP3337645B1; AU2016309923B2; AU2016309923C1; AU2016309923A1; US10750833B2; WO2017028845A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a suitcase (1) for stacking with a further suitcase (1a), comprising a contact surface (13) for stacking the further suitcase (1a), at least one coupling part (10, 11) which can be brought together with a matching coupling part (28a, 29a) of the further suitcase (1a) to form a plug-in connection, wherein the coupling part (10, 11) is aligned such that the plug-in connection to the matching coupling part (28a, 29a) is formed by displacing the further suitcase (1a) along the contact surface (13). At least one locking element (18, 38) is provided to secure the plug-in connection against being released, wherein the locking element (18, 30) can be displaced from an initial position (A) to an intermediate or end position, and in the initial position (A) is in a receiving region (8) for the additional suitcase (1a), which is used when placing the further suitcase (1a) on the contact surface (13). The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising at least two suitcases (1, 1a) stacked one above the other and a method for stacking at least two suitcases (1, 1a).

Description

Stackable suitcase, arrangement with two suitcases stacked on top of one another and process zxm stacking up two suitcases

The invention relates to a case for stacking with another suitcase. The invention further relates to an arrangement with at least two suitcases stacked one above the other. In addition, the invention relates to a method for stacking at least two cases.

Cases are usually used for the transport and / or storage of objects, such as tools.

Often, the suitcases are stackable, so that several cases can be stacked, for example, perige suitcases usually have fasteners to hold a stacked suitcase, An embodiment of He indung the object is to propose at least one way to stacking a Suitcase on another suitcase and a mutual attachment of the case in the stacked state easy to use and easy to handle.

This object is achieved with a suitcase, which has the features of claim 1. Furthermore, an arrangement with at least two stacked suitcases is proposed to solve the problem, which features the

Claim 17 has. In addition, to solve the

Task a method for stacking at least two cases with the Merkmaien of claim 18 proposed. Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the Unteranspi'üchen, the following description and the figures. According to one embodiment of the invention is a suitcase for

Stacking provided with another suitcase. The case has a Aufsetzfläche for stacking the other suitcase and at least one coupling part, which with a

Gegenkopplungste.il the other suitcase can be brought together to form a connector. The coupling part is aligned in such a way that by moving the other one

Koffers along the contact surface, the connector is formed with the negative feedback part. Furthermore, the case has at least one

Locking element for securing the connector against loosening, in particular arbitrary lots. In particular, there is locking ngsele ent movably mounted on the suitcase,

especially attached or formed on the case,

for example, molded. It is intended that the

Locking element from a starting position into a

Intermediate or final position is movable, in particular

positively guided is movable, and in the starting position is located in a receiving area for the other suitcase, wherein the on ahmebereich is used in or to a placement of the other Kof ers on the Au setting surface.

In such a case, the further suitcase can be used for easy handling and handling, and an attachment of the stacked further case can be realized in terms of operation and harid.hafoungs reundl.ich. Because of that

provided Kop ment part for forming a connector can a Kop lungs connection of the suitcase with the

another Kof he reach by simply one corner or plugging the coupling part in or on the negative feedback part of the other suitcase. The formation of the connector is facilitated by the particular configuration of the coupling part, which supports the ease of use and handling. Because it is legal, especially exclusive

admitted that the connector of the coupling part with the negative feedback eils by a targeted movement,

in particular a guided movement, namely by moving the other suitcase along the touchdown ,, is achieved. The coupling member may be a Einsteckauf ahme. In this respect, the counter-coupling part can be a plug-in receptacle, preferably a corresponding plug-in element _t , which can be inserted into the plug-in receptacle. Also can in

reverse the Kop ment part a male and the negative feedback part of the Einsteckaufnahme for

Form plug-in element, By the provided locking element, it is possible to connect the connector of the coupling part with the

Counter-coupling part of the other suitcase against a

Divergence, in particular diverging heie against the Zusammensteckrichtung to effectively secure. By that

Locking element in the starting position in the

At picture area for the further suitcase is present

achieved that the further suitcase in contact with the

Locking element passes and actuates the locking element and thus causes a movement of the locking element when the other suitcase in a setzfoewegung in

Direction 2u of the contact surface executes while in the

Receiving area arrives. This will be the one from the other Suitcase executed Aufsetzbewegimg also used to operate the locking element. A separate manual

Operation by a sedated is saved. This measure is therefore aimed at the operating and

To support hands-on friendliness.

In a technically simple manner, a contacting of the locking element with the other suitcase in the course of his Aufse zbewegung be achieved when in the Ausgangsspos tion the Verriegeluiigse1eraent a Sodenfläche the

Override receiving area and / or in the starting position, the locking element extends to over the bottom surface and / or in the starting position of the

Latching element raised to a bottom surface of the

Recording area is present.

For example, it is envisaged that in the

Starting posos the Verriegelungseletnen.t with one end of a bottom surface of the Aufnahmegereich.es surmounted and in the

Intermediate or end position one end of the

Locking element relative to the starting position

is lowered. In the intermediate or end position then the locking element, for example, outside the

Accommodated receiving area and thus placing the other suitcase on the touchdown and / or moving the attached further suitcase to form the

Plug connection allows.

It can be provided that the bottom surface of the

Aufnahmeebereic it forms at least a part of the contact surface. As a result, the Aufnahtnebereich serves as an area in which the other suitcase is placed, According to one embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the locking element is movable spring-loaded.

This allows the energy from a movement of the

Locking element in a technically simple manner

get saved.

For example, it is envisaged that the

Locking element from the starting position against a

Spring force in the intermediate or final position is movable.

As a result, the locking element of the intermediate or Endpos.ition in the direction of the starting position and / or in the Ausgangsspos.iticm by the spring force is automatic

moved back. This measure also supports the ease of sedation and handling.

It can also be provided that the

Locking element in the Ausgangspo ition spring-loaded is held. The locking element is characterized by

Spring preload held in the starting position. This is. counteracted a possible unwanted wobbling of the Verriegelungseiementes in the starting position.

.Uro the locking element to move gederbelastet can, for example, a spring element or other power storage provided »It can be used a compression spring. It is also possible to use elastomer springs, leaf springs, coil springs or springs of a general type. Likewise, rotary or disc springs can be used.

Mach an embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the locking element as a locking slide is formed, which is displaceable from the starting position to the intermediate or end position, in particular translationally displaceable. Such a thing

Locking element can be realized in a technically relatively simple manner.

The trained as a locking slide

Locking eleroent can be a housing fixed with respect to the

Case arranged holding part b.z. Base part and a sliding part mounted thereon movable, in particular slide bar, have or consist of. Bs is the Haiteteil arranged on the case, in particular attached or

formed, such as molded or formed.

In a technically simple way lets the

Realize locking slide when the holding part and the sliding part in cross-section U-shaped and are mutually oppositely nested, wherein between the legs of the parts a compression spring is arranged, soft on the one hand against a bottom surface of a holding part and on the other hand against a bathing surface of the

Slider supports. Through the legs of the holding part and the sliding eggs is in this embodiment of the

Locking slide a guided movement of the

Sliding parts relative to the holding part gewäh 1eistet in a simple manner.

It offers to, that the slide member relative to dera holding part stop limited verschiebba. This ensures that the Verchiebebewegung the

Locking slide within specified limits

is covered and dax'in remains, According to another embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the locking element is designed as a pivoting lever which is pivotable from the starting position into the intermediate or end position about a pivot axis, in particular a housing-fixed pivot axis. Also, the locking element may be formed as a rotary lever which is rotatable from the starting position to the intermediate or end position about a rotation axis, in particular housing-fixed axis of rotation. Basically it is also possible that the

Locking element has a Drehve sc ^' flow or is formed by a rotary closure, which- for rotating relative to a base part, in particular housing solid

Basisteii, is rotatable from the starting position to the intermediate or final position,

According to a possible embodiment, the Kof he has a top, a bottom, a front and a back, wherein the extension of the suitcase from the front to the back forms a longitudinal extension. In particular, the upper side and the lower side are opposite one another and form, for example, flat sides or surface sides. In particular, the front and the back face each other and form, for example, narrow sides. In particular, the top and the

Bottom respectively opposite the front and the back arranged transversely, in particular arranged at a right angle to each other. According to one embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the attachment surface is assigned to the top and at the front of the case, a carrying handle is arranged, so that be m. Carrying the suitcase on the carrying handle the back is turned down. The case is set up when the case is held on the carrying handle. The Kopplimgsteil the suitcase and the ßengenkopplungsteil the other suitcase are then mount to form the connector against each other, since the contact surface as a laterally

Side surface is present. In this respect, the plug connection forms a suspension connection. For example, it is envisaged that the

Einhängeverbindung by a Einhängeansatz with a

Einhängeöffnung and one in the Binhängeöff engageable example läppenformige Einhängelasche is formed. It can form the coupling part of the Einhängeansatz and the negative feedback part of the Einhängelasche. Also, the coupling member may form the hanger tab and the mating coupling member the hanger.

The hooks can be bevelled. Also, the suspension opening or the attachment approach at least one

Have entry slope to allow a shift-secured and relatively backlash-free connection between the associated suitcases and suitcases. A possible embodiment of the invention is that suitcases a lower part and a pivoting it

arranged lid part has, wherein the upper side of the suitcase are formed by the underside of the lid part and the bottom, the suitcase through the underside of the lower part and the carrying handle is arranged on the lower part, Das

Locking element is then assigned, for example, the lid part. A further embodiment of the invention is that the coupling part is directed towards the carrying handle, so that the connector with the Gegenköpplimgsteil the other suitcase by moving the other suitcase away from the front in the direction of the back of the

Suitcase is formed. As a result, the connector supports the coupling of the case with the other suitcase, when the case is worn on the carrying handle, because the Gewichtsfcraft the other suitcase acts in the direction of insertion on the Kop ment part of the suitcase. Because the weight acts in the

Einsteckrichtimg, which is directed in the direction of the handle away toward the back of the suitcase. According to a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the Aufnähmebe oak is assigned to the other suitcase of the top and the locking element is arranged i area of the front and in the

Starting position protruding from the top ..

It lends itself to that the top of the suitcase

has at least one transverse rib, which transversely to the

Longitudinal extent of the suitcase runs and has an outwardly standing and the front side facing side surface. It is the side surface as a stop for the other suitcase used, for example, when the case is held on his- carrying handle and thus the top of the case due to its upright position is positioned laterally »In this case, then the other suitcase with a counter surface. supported against the side surface of the transverse rib, so that in this way the connector between the Kopplu & gsteil and the negative-feedback part is force-relieved.

It can be provided that at the transverse rib the

Coupling part attached or molded. As a result, the stability of the coupling member itself is improved, as acting on the coupling part forces are taken up by the transverse rib .. It may also be provided that the top of the

Suitcase two transverse ribs, which each extend transversely to the extension of the length of the suitcase and have a standing outward and the front side facing side surface, wherein the transverse ribs define a transverse groove extending therebetween. This measure also aims to accommodate a force acting on the suitcase weight of the other suitcase and relieve the connector when the

Suitcase is worn on the carrying handle. Because of the two transverse ribs are two side surfaces available, on which the other suitcase can be supported in each case with a corresponding counter-surface.

Also, a high stability is given if the case should be worn, for example, in the opposite direction, in which then the carrying handle is turned down. Because by the intended transverse groove can be a projection of the other

Suitcase be brought into engagement, so that the other suitcase against the suitcase both turned down

Carrying handle as well as with turned up handle

supported. It offers, at, the bottom of the suitcase

form corresponding to its top, so that the case with its bottom on another suitcase

is stackable, which has a corresponding to the suitcase formed top. In particular, the

Underside of the suitcase designed in accordance with the underside of the other suitcase »It is thereby a Aufstapelung any number of suitcases in a simple manner to realize., Since the suitcases are designed as a common part and thus a stacking down and up the suitcase, starting from. For example, a reference case, can take place.

For stability reasons are after another

Embodiment of the invention provides two coupling parts, which are in each case zusammenbringbar with an associated negative feedback part of the other suitcase to form a connector and are aligned such that the plug connection is formed with the negative-feedback part by moving the we direct suitcase along the contact surface, wherein the coupling parts with respect Plug-in direction or plug-in direction for producing the connector are arranged side by side lying.

In the same direction, the measure, according to which, according to a further embodiment of the invention, at least one further coupling part is provided which can be brought together with an associated negative feedback part of the other suitcase to form a Steckverbi tion and is oriented such that by moving the other suitcase along the On etzfläche the connector is formed with the negative feedback part, wherein the other Coupling part and the coupling part with respect to the

Einsteekrichtung for producing the plug connection

are arranged one behind the other lying. For example. the coupling part in the area of the

Front side facing edge of the top arranged.

For example, the further coupling part is arranged in the region of the rear side facing edge of the upper side. Also, the coupling part and / or the further coupling part in a central region of the top of the suitcase

is arranged.

It may be provided exclusively a locking element. Also, the locking element can be provided several times. In this case, the

Verriegelung.selemerite be arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction of the case lying one behind the other.

The little ens a locking element, can be integrated in the case itself, for example with the

Close the outer surfaces of the suitcases or be flush or lie behind or end. It can also be provided that the at least one locking element is present as a separate part or unit and, in particular, for the purposes of the invention

is connected in several pieces with the associated luggage areas. In addition, the locking element may be connected as a separate part or assembly on an outer wall of the case. As a result, a subsequent conversion of a case with the locking element is facilitated.

According to another embodiment of the invention is an arrangement with at least two stacked suitcases provided, of which at least one of the suitcases one

Aufsetzfläche and at least one Koppiungs has express, being placed on the mounting surface of the other suitcases. and the Koppiungsteil with a negative feedback portion of the other suitcase forms a plug connection, which by moving the other suitcase along and / or on the contact surface

is formed. It is also at least one

Provided locking element, which in a the

Plug connection against loosening, in particular arbitrary loosening, securing locking position is present. In the

Locking position is the locking element in a Aufnahrnebereich for the other suitcase, which is used in a placement of the other suitcase on the mounting surface. For example, is or was by placing the other suitcase on the mounting surface the

Locking element from the locking position to an unlocking position with respect to securing the

Plug connection and / or moved to a release position, in which a collapse of the case for forming the

Plug connection between the suitcases is permitted «The

Locking position can be a starting position,

for example, the starting position described above. The at least one case with the seating surface and the at least one ^'coupling part can de above

be described suitcase. The suitcase of the

Arrangement may be the other suitcase described above. For this case, correspond to the locking Posit on the starting position of the case described above and the Entriegeiungsposition and / or the free gabeposition the above-described intermediate or final position. For example, in the case of the attached case, an area or areal coverage may be used or usable as an abutment which is in the locking position of the

Locking element in abutment against the

Locking element is brought or can be brought. The stop surface may be provided on a front side, for example of the front of the stacked suitcase,

especially be trained there. The stop surface can also by a recessed surface or one with a

Be provided insertion beveled surface, thereby an additional bias of the locking element on the connector or suspension connection between the

to reach stacked suitcases.

It may be the locking element essentially

rectangular profiled to the corner joint

between the Kop lungste.il and the negative feedback part with a little backlash, so that the coupling part and the negative coupling part in trained connector still have a play of movement to each other, for example, a game in the insertion direction of, for example, about I to 2 mm is present without the connector apart goes, for example, manually decoupled.

It can also be provided that the

Locking element itself or the Anschlagtlache to which the locking element in dex "Verriegeiungspositio rests barren usable as a stop, wedge-shaped, so that the locking element biases the connector in the direction of insertion or insertion additionally and secures against the movement of the two stacked suitcases relative to each other in the insertion direction.

The invention also includes a method for stacking at least two cases. At least one of the Ko fer may be the suitcase described above. It may also be the two cases, in particular all cases are formed by the case described above.

In the method, it is provided that one of the cases is placed on a contact surface of the other suitcase and then the case is moved by a displacement and along the Auf.setzflache in a plug connection with the other case, wherein by placing the case on the other suitcases a movable locking element is actuated by the suitcase, the locking element from a starting position in a Zwieshe - or end position

emotional. In the starting position is the

Locking element in a blocking position or

Locking position in which the locking element engages in the displacement path for the other suitcase. In the

Intermediate or end position is there

Locking element in a release position or

Release position in which the locking element releases the displacement.

It is thereby achieved that the suitcase comes into contact with the locking element and the locking element feudätigt and thus causes a movement of the locking element when the case performs an attachment movement in the direction of the contact surface and thereby enters the on ahmebereich. It is thus executed by the suitcase AufSetzbewegung also to actuate the

Locking element used. A separate manual

Operation by an operator is saved. This results in advantages in terms of operation and handling.

Furthermore, the invention urofasst a use Kof described above for the transport and / or storage of tool "and / or Handwerkermateriai, In the course of the invention is de term" suitcase "in wide

To understand boundaries. In particular, the suitcase is a

Container. The case may be an example closed on all sides with a lid container. The lid may be pivotally mounted on the container. Also, the container and the lid may be present without such a connection. The attachable to the suitcase can in

It is also possible for the attachable case to be designed as a half-open shell or as a plate, in particular an adapter plate.

The suitcase is particularly suitable for objects

transport and / or store. For example, the case is a tool case, which is used for storage and / or transport of tools, material and / or equipment or is usable.

By the invention it is possible that two stacked suitcases to each other in a coupling connection, for example, plug connection or interlinking connection

be brought, with the bottom surface of the upper. Suitcase is placed on the ceiling surface of the lower case and a Displacement of the two suitcases in hinged connection zw.

Coupling between the suitcases is made.

By the invention, a fuse of the connector or Öpplungsverbindung by at least one

Locking element, such as a spring-loaded locking slide, take place, which ^{'is arranged} for example on the lower case and which is actuated by the bottom surface of the upper case. By the invention can also be realized that after successful actuation, the locking element rests against a stop surface of the upper case and so the suspension connection or,

Plug connection between the two suitcases against

unintentional unhooking secures.

By means of the invention, the locking actuator can be arranged in the front region of the respective lower case and

formed for example by a displaceable from the top or ceiling surface out locking element.

be that the latch is in one

Locking position or rests in a securing state on an associated stop surface on the overlying suitcase and secures against decoupling of a suitcase against the other suitcase. To solve this secured

Einhängeverbindung or connector can the

Locking element manually operated to the

Locking element from the starting position or

Locking position or securing position in one

To bring intermediate or final position and / or unlocking position and / or open position and so out of engagement with the outer stop surface on the opposite

To bring luggage part. Other goals, benefits ,. Features and

Applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of several

Ausführungsbei.spiele based on the drawing. All described and / or illustrated features alone or in any meaningful combination, the subject of the present invention E _/ ir regardless of their

Summary in the claims or their back-reference.

Show it ;

Fig. 1 shows a possible embodiment of a stackable embodiment

Suitcase in perspective from above,

Fig. 2 of the case according to the figure 1 in one

perspective view from below, Fig. 3 shows a modification of the case according to FIGS. 1 and

2, on which a v / eiterer suitcase is stacked, in a first Montagegustand with respect to the stacking, shown in a sectional view ^'of the two cases,

Fig. 4, the two cases according to the figure 3 in one

second assembly, in which the further case is stacked on the case, Fig. 5, the two cases according to the figure 3 in one

third state of assembly, in which the further suitcase piled on the suitcase and into one

Mounting position is brought against the suitcase,

Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of the

Locking principle, as can be seen from Figures 3 to S, the locking principle according to the figure 6 in the locked state, another possible embodiment of a

Stackable suitcase with a designed as a pivot lever locking element in

schematic representation and another possible Ausführungsfoxra a

Suitcase on which another suitcase is stacked, in a first mounting state with respect to the stacking, shown in a sectional view of the two suitcases.

Figures 1 and 2 show - in a chemical representation - a possible From ührungsforin a stackable suitcase 1 in a perspective view from above: (Figtir 1) and in

The suitcase 1 can be used to transport and / or store objects, for example, the case 1 is a tool case, which is used, for example, for transporting and / or storing tools and / or material and / or devices a craftsman or

Technician serves. The Ko fer 1 has a top 41, a bottom 42, a front 43 and a rear 4. Preferably, the extension of the case 1 from the front side 43 zxx of the rear side 44 forms a longitudinal extension, which is also indicated in the figure 1 as Y ~ direction. Preferably, the extension of the case 1 from the bottom 42 to the top 41 a Höhene extension, which i of Figure 1 as the z-direction

is specified. The extension of the case 1 across the

Longitudinal extent of which is indicated in the Figure 1 as an X-Ric ^'Pla.

The case 1 preferably has a lid part 2 and a lower part 4 which can be covered by the lid part 2. Preferably, the top 41 of the case 1 through the top of the

Lid part 2 and the bottom 42 of the case 1 formed by the bottom of the lower part 4. The lid part 2 may be pivotally connected to the lower part 4, for example via a _: in particular horizontal Schamier chse 3 to be pivotally mounted on the lower part 4, which is associated with the back 44, for example. In order to secure the lid part 2 against unwanted opening relative to the lower part 4, closure elements 16, such as

Verschieb bolt, be provided. Preferred are the

Verschlusseleraente 16 associated with the front 43. Preferably, the case 1 has a carrying handle 19, Preferably, the carrying handle 19 is arranged on the front side 19, so that when carrying the case 1 on the carrying handle 19 the

Rear 44 is turned down. Preferably, the

Carrying handle 19 pivotally mounted on the front 43. The carrying handle 19 may be associated with the lower part 4 or the cover part 2, in particular be arranged thereon. Of the

Suitcase 1 can on the front side 43 a contact surface • on which the carrying handle 19 is applied or

applied. Preferably, the contact surface is offset in the Y direction to Hinte, Prinzip1ich least one

be provided further carrying handle, which is assigned, for example, the top 41.

The case 1 is suitable for stacking with at least one other case. For this purpose, the case 1 has a Aufse zfläche 13 for the further case and at least one, preferably

at least two coupling parts 10, 11, which are each brought together with a zugendenigen negative feedback part of the other suitcase to form a connector together.

Figure 3 shows beispielha another suitcase la, which can wexden stacked on the case 1. The further suitcase generally has at least two counter-coupling parts 28a, 29a, which can be brought together with the coupling parts 10, 11 of the case 1 to form a plug connection. In the euge of the further description of the case 1 with regard to the functions provided for stacking a further suitcase, the case la of FIG. 3 is already shown below

herangezoge

In the case 1, it is provided that the

Plug connection with the further case la only after the

Placing the other suitcase la on the contact surface 13 can be carried out. For this purpose, the coupling parts 10, 11 are aligned such that by moving the other

Case la along and / or on the Aufsetzfläche 13 the

Plug connection with the respectively assigned

Counter-coupling part 28a and 29a is formed, is. Preferably, the ^'Kop are lung parts 10 aligned in the longitudinal direction or Y-direction in such a way 11 that the

A teckverbindung by moving the other suitcase a from the front 43 away in the direction of the back 44 of the case 1 is formed. For example, the

Coupling 10, 11 each formed as a Einsteckaufnahme and the negative feedback portions 28a, 29a as Einstecke.lement, which by a Einsteckoffnung 12 in the associated

Einsteckaufn hme is inserted. For example, the Einsteckaufnähme form a Einhängeansatz and the male element a Einhängelasche, which is suspended by the hängöff.nung formed as El insertion 12 against the Einhängeansatz. For example, the Einhängelasche by a one-sided outward approach z. Flap formed.

Preferably, the Einsteckelernente or Einhängelaschen are wedge-shaped running in the insertion, so that the Einsteckelemen e i the associated Einsteckauf ahmen are inserted without play and thus in the X direction and Y-

Direction the connector is secured against displacement, Preferably, the Einsteckaufnahmen or Einhängeansätze are wedge-shaped corresponding to the male elements

profiled. Through the Einsteckverbindung- are also the

respective plug-in element and the associated plug-in receptacles secured relative to each other against lifting in z-direction.

The attachment surface 13 is preferably assigned to the upper side 41, in particular formed on the upper side 41.

Preferably, the coupling parts 10, 11 associated with the top 41, in particular formed on the top 41.

Preferably, the case 1 at the top 41 at least one, preferably two transverse ribs 6, 7, which each extend transversely to the longitudinal extent of the case 1, in particular in the X direction, and each have an outwardly standing and the front side 3 facing side surface 45 have.

Preferably, the transverse ribs 6, 7 define an intermediate transverse groove 5. For example, the cover part 2 has a substantially flat part on its upper side, which has the transverse groove 5 in its central region and is laterally delimited by the raised transverse ribs 6, 7 , By the transverse groove 5, another suitcase can be stacked, which is shorter compared to the case la in the longitudinal direction, in which case in the transverse groove 5 and / or against the side surface 45 of the transverse rib 7 of the other suitcase with its rear end _. , which faces the rear side 44 of the case 1, can engage or support.

Preferably, the Kop le tion le 10, 11 in the transverse direction or X-R.ich.tung spaced from each other. Preferably, the coupling parts 10, 11 are each connected to the transverse rib 6 or formed on the transverse rib 6. Preferably, two further coupling parts 10 11 "are provided, which

in each case with an associated additional counter-coupling part 24a or 25a of the further case la to form a

Plug-in connection can be brought together and are oriented such that by moving the other suitcase la along and / or on the Aufsetzfiäche 13, the connector is formed with the associated negative feedback part 24a and 25a.

Preferably, the other coupling parts 10, 11 and the coupling parts 10, 11 with respect to the insertion direction for

Making the connector, ie in the Ύ-direction,

arranged one behind the other! Preferably, the coupling parts 10, 11 adjacent to a receiving area 8 for the further case la.,

in particular in the Y direction adjacent to the receiving area 8, arranged. The further coupling parts 10 11 ¹ are preferably arranged adjacent to a further receiving area 9 for the further case ¹ a, in particular in the vicinity of the further receiving area 9. Preferably, the receptacle 8 is arranged on the upper side 41 in the front region, which is located, for example, in the peripheral region to the front side 43. Preferred is the other

Receiving area 9 arranged on the upper side 41 in the rear region, which is located for example in the edge region to the rear side 44,

Preferably, for receiving in the Au ahmebereich 8 and the further Äufnahmebereich 9, the further suitcase la each have a corresponding baseboard 22a, which itself

for example, extends in the transverse direction or X-direction and stands out down. The baseboard 22a can each stand so far down out that the other suitcase la over the baseboards 22a on the bottom surface 14 of the receiving areas 8 and 9 touches - The bottom surface 14 then forms the

Aufsetzfläche 13. Alternatively, the baseboard 22a each far enough down, stand out that the other suitcase la on the transverse ribs 6, 7 touches and the baseboards 22a at a distance from the bottom surface 14 of the receiving areas 8 and 9 or also on the bottom surface 14th of the

Put on poor areas 8 and $, in this case, the top of the transverse ribs 6, 7 at least partially forms one

Attachment surface for the further case la. Preferably, the baseboards 22a extend transversely to the longitudinal extension of the other suitcase la and limit an intermediate exemption 21a, which is formed, for example, as a transversely extending ut. The release 21a is for example for receiving the transverse ribs 6, 7 of the

Suitcase 1 provided. The skirting boards 22a preferably close off approximately with the rear wall 23a and the front side 43a of the further suitcase 1a. Preferably, the baseboards 22a are formed continuously. Basically, the baseboards 22a may be present only in pieces or omitted altogether.

Preferably, the bottom 42 of the case 1 is formed corresponding to the bottom of the case la, so that the case 1 itself can be used for stacking on a suitcase. Preference is given to the bottom 42 of the case. 1

executed corresponding to its upper side 41 ... are preferred to at least some of the other with respect to the other

Koffers la beschieben. Components, namely the

Counter-coupling parts 28a, 29a, the other negative feedback parts 24a, 25a, the release 21a and the rear wall 23a in the case 1 as negative feedback parts 28, 29, more

Counter-coupling parts 24, 25, exemption 21 and rear wall 23 are provided. Furthermore, the case 1 has at least one

Locking element 18 for securing the vo of the coupling parts 10, 11 and negative feedback parts 28 a, 29 a can be formed.

Plug connection against loosening. The locking element 18 is movable from a Ausgangsposi ion Ά or rest position, which is shown in Figure 1, in an intermediate or .Endposition and is located in the starting position A in the receiving area 8 for the further case la. That's it possible _, that the locking member 18 when placing the other suitcase la on the Aufsetzf.lache 13 is actuated by the further case la. For this purpose, it is preferably provided that the locking element 18 in the starting position A with an end 15, the bottom surface 14 of the receiving area 8 projects beyond. Preferably, in the intermediate or end position, the end 15 is reduced relative to the starting position Ä.

The locking element 18 is preferably assigned to the upper side 41 and arranged in the region of the front side 43 of the case 1, for example the cover part 2. For example, the locking element 18 is arranged in a recess 17 on the front side 43. Preferably, the locking element 18 is spring-loaded movable. For example, the locking member 18 is movable from the output posi ion A against a spring force in the intermediate or Endposi ion, so that, for example, the

Locking element 18 of the intermediate or end position to the starting position by spring force moves back automatically.

3 shows a modification of the Ko fers I in a sectional view. As can be seen, that can

Locking element 18 may be formed as a locking slide, which is displaceable from the starting position A in the intermediate or end position. For this purpose, a holding part 32 or bottom part may be provided, which is assigned to the cover part 2, in particular connected or formed thereon. The Haltete.il 32 may be U-shaped profiled or cup-shaped

be formed, in whose upwardly open recess a compression spring 31 may be arranged. The compression spring 31 can be on the inside of a sliding member 30, in particular sliding latch, supported, which is slidably guided on the holding part 32. Preferably, stops are provided in order to avoid that the sliding part 30 is pushed completely out of the U-shaped profiled holding part 32 by the force of the compression spring 31. Preferably, the sliding part 30 is U-shaped or

formed cup-shaped and with its opening coming first in the holding part 32, wherein the compression spring 31 is supported against the bottom surface of the sliding part 30.

Figure 4 shows a possible second assembly state and Figure 5 shows a possible third mounting state, components of the other suitcase la, which is identical to components of the case l or functionally, are, are with

The same reference sign and the addition "a" provided. In the further case la, it may be a case of the same suitcase 1 opposite.

In the first mounting state according to FIG. 3, the further suitcase la is brought into a position opposite the suitcase 1 in order to place the further suitcase 1a on the attachment face 13 of the case I and to receive the further suitcase 1a in the receiving regions 8, 9. To allow the placement of the other suitcase la on the case 1, the other suitcase la compared to the case 1 as far as offset in the direction of the Y-axis is positioned at a

Aufsetzbewegung in the direction of arrow 33 a collision of

Counter-coupling parts 28a, 29a, 24a, 25a of the other suitcase la with the coupling parts 10, 11, 10% 11 ^{% of} the case 1

is avoided _*

The Verriegelungselernent 18 is still in his

Starting position A, in which it i the

Aufnahmebereic 8 for the other suitcase la is located. In the initial position A, the Verriegelungselernent 18 engages in a displacement or a displacement distance over which the other suitcase la is to be moved relative to the case 1 to - in the attached state - to form the

Get plug connection. In that sense, that takes

Verriegelungselernent 18 in the starting position A a

Lock position S with respect to the displacement path W a.

In the course of a ^* AufSetzbewegung the other suitcase la in the direction of arrow 33 is an operation of the

Locking element 18 by the other case la instead, in which the "further suitcase la, for example, with a baseboard 22a, presses on the locking member 18 and is moved from the initial position A against the force of the compression spring 31 in the intermediate or final position. In the

Intermediate or end position is the

Locking element 18 in a release position F, in which the locking element 18 the displacement

releases, so that a movement of the other suitcase la is allowed relative to the case 1 to form the connector. In the second Monday, according to FIG. 4, the locking element 18 is brought into the release position F by the further case 1a.

Subsequently, the further suitcase la relative to the case 1 in Pf ilrichtung 34, ie in Y- direction, verschöben and the Kopplun.gstei.le 20, II, 10 ", 11 of the suitcase 1 with the negative feedback portions 28a, 29a, 24a, 25a brought together or put together to form the connector in the course of this sliding movement is the Verriegelüngs.elernent 18 of the further case la, released and moves back due to the restoring force of the Bruckfeder 31 automatically preferably back to the starting position A. In the reset position, in particular the

Starting position A, the locking element 18 assumes a Veriegelungsposit on V, in which the

Locking element 18, the connector against

Move apart or unhook against the

Zusammenführrxchtung., Ie opposite to the direction of arrow 34, • secures, in the third mounting state according to the figure 5

are the suitcase 1, la in the stacked state and trained connector before, the

Locking element 18 has taken the locking locking position V. In the locking position V is the

Locking element 18 thus as a stop for the other case la. As a corresponding stop surface 20a is used in the other case la, for example, the area of the front side 43a, which may be offset, for example, in the Y direction to the rear. At this stop surface 20a, the carrying handle 19, as described in Figure 1, invest or be guided.

In the course of the sliding movement of the other suitcase la opposite the case 1 to form the connector, the Verriegelungsseiement 18 sets, for example, di

Stop surface 20a on. In the locking position v after the Thus, FIG. 5 engages the sliding part 30 on the front side 43a of the case 1a and secures the coupling connection between the cases 1 and 1a against unintentional

Hanging out.

Around. For example, to disengage this linkage or plug-in connection, it is necessary to push the sliding part 30 downwards by hand in order to release it

Locking element 18 to bring in the release position F according to Figure 4. It can then the other suitcase la opposite the case 1 against the arrow 34th

be moved and thus the existing suspension connection or connector are opened. Figures 6 and 7 show an enlarged view of the

Locking slide 18 of the case 1 together, with a section of the other suitcase la. As shown in FIG. 7

can be seen, a bias of the connector or interlinking connection can be made by either the sliding part 30 and / or the front side 43a in the area where the sliding part 30 abuts, associated wedge surfaces 36th

have, so the suspension connection bz. Plug connection in direction of arrow 34 additionally bias. The

Preload takes place f loaded by the compression spring 31. It can be used as an actuating surface for the locking element 18 is always a bottom-side stop surface or actuating surface 35 of the other suitcase la. be used. The

However, actuation 35 is not necessarily one

Floor area. The actuating surface 35 may be offset

Stop surface or the like, or be designed as a baseboard or the like. Figure 8 shows an enlarged view of a further Ausführungslorra of the case I ¹ and a

Verriegeiungseienientes 38. The Verrlegelungselement 38 is there formed as a pivot lever, which of the

Output posi ion A in the intermediate or final position about a pivot axis 39 is pivotable. The locking element 38 is pivoted in the direction of the arrows 40 by means of the pivot axis 39. The compression spring necessary for the pedal preload is not drawn.

Figure 9 shows yet another Ausführungsfortri a suitcase 1 * * with a further off ührungs ^' form another suitcase la ^% . FIG. 9 is based on the illustration in FIG. The suitcases 1 and ia differ from the suitcases 1 and la in that at the bottom 42 a.

Projection 46 is provided, which in the transverse groove. 5

engages or is intended to intervene.

B e K u g s i c h e l i s t e

1, la suitcase

1 * case

1 ^> _^ suitcase

2, 2a cover part

3, 3a Schanxiex axis

4a lower part

5 ,, 5a transverse groove

6, Sa cross rib

7, 7a cross rib

8, 8a photographing book

9, 9a A fnahraebereieh

10, 10a coupling part

11, 1 a Kop 1ungsteil

10 *, XU a further coupling part

11 ¹ 1> further coupling part

12, 12a One corner opening

13, 13a touchdown surface

14, 14a floor area

15, 15a end

16 Locking unit

1 mixture

18, 18a Verrxegeiungs lerneut

19 carrying handle

20, 20a stop surface

21, 21a Freestyle

22, 22a skirting board

23, 23a rear wall

24, 24a Gegenkop ment part 25, 25a negative feedback part

28, 28a negative feedback

29, 29a Gegenkopp1uftgsteil

30, 30a shift!

31, 31a. compression spring

32, 32a holding part

33 arrow direction

34 arrow direction

35 actuating surface

36 wedge surface

38 warfare missions

39 pivot axis

40 arrow direction

41 top

42 bottom

43, 43a front side

4 back side

45 side surface

46, 46a lead

A starting position

S blocking position

F release position

V locking position

W displacement path

Claims

P a n t a n s p r e c h e

Case (1) for stacking with another suitcase (la), with an Au setting surface (13} for stacking the other

Suitcase {la), at least one coupling part (10; 11) connected to a negative feedback part (28a; 29a) of the

another suitcase (la) under training a

Plug connection is susaramenbringhar, wherein the

Coupling part (10; 11) is oriented such that by moving the other suitcase (la) along the

Aufsetzfläche (13) the connector with the

Is formed with at least one locking element (18, 38) for securing the connector against loosening, wherein the

Locking element (18, 38) from a starting position

(Ä) is movable to an intermediate or final position and in the starting position (A) is in a receiving area (8) for the further suitcase (la), which in a placement of the other suitcase (la) on the contact surface

(13) is used.

Case according to claim l, characterized in that in the starting position (A), the locking element. (18, 38) projects beyond a bottom surface {14} of the receiving region (8),

Case according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the starting position (A), the locking element (18; 38) projects beyond one of the bottom surfaces (14) of the receiving region {8} with one end {15} and in the intermediate or end position one end (15) of the locking element (18; 38) is lowered relative to the starting position (A) is.

Case according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the bottom surface {14) of the Aufnahme.hereich.es (8) forms at least part of the contact surface (13).

Case according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Verriegelungseleroent (18, 38) in the initial position (A) is held spring loaded.

Case according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized

characterized in that the Verrxegelungseiement {18} is designed as a locking slide, which is displaceable from the starting position (A) to the intermediate or end position.

Case according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized

characterized in that the locking element {38) is designed as a pivoting lever, which of the

Starting position (A) in the intermediate or end position about a pivot axis (39) is pivotable,

Case according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized

characterized in that the locking element as

Rotary lever is formed, which of the

Starting position (A) is rotatable in the intermediate or end position about an axis of rotation.

Case according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Keffer (1) has a top (41), a bottom (42), a front (43) and a back (44), wherein the extension of the case (1) from the front {43} to the back (44) one

Forming longitudinal extension and wherein the seating surface (13) of the top (41) is associated with and on the front (43.) A carrying handle (19) is arranged, so that when carrying the case (i) on the carrying handle (19) the

Rear (44) turned down.

10. A case according to claim 9, characterized in that the coupling part (10; 11) is directed towards the carrying handle (19), so that the plug connection with the

Gegenkopplungsteil (28a, 29a) of the other suitcase (la) by moving the other suitcase (la) of the

Front (43) is formed towards the rear (44) of the suitcase (1).

11. Case according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the receiving area (8) for the further case (la) of the upper side (41) is associated with and. the

In the initial position (A), the upper side (41) projects beyond the front side (43).

12. Suitcase according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized

in that the upper side (41) of the suitcase (1) at least one transverse rib (6, 7) which stretched to eist ,, transversely to Längse of the case (1) and facing an outwardly hervors ehende and the ^'front (43) Side surface (45) has ..

13. Case according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized

characterized in that the upper side (41) of the suitcase (1) has two cusps (£, 7) extending in each case transversely to the curb Extending longitudinal extent of the case (.1) and have an outwardly projecting and the front {43} facing side surface {45), wherein the transverse ribs (6, 7} define a transverse groove extending therebetween (5),

14. Suitcase according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized

in that the underside (42) is designed to correspond to the upper side (41) of the case (1), so that the case (1) with. its lower side (42) can be stacked onto another suitcase, which has an upper side corresponding to the Koffe (1).

15. Case according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two coupling parts (10, 11)

are provided, each with an associated

Counter-coupling part (28a, 29a) of the other suitcase (la) can be brought together to form a plug connection and are aligned such that by moving the other suitcase (la) along the contact surface {13) the plug connection with the C4egenkopp.lungste.il {28a; 29a) is formed, wherein the coupling parts (10, 11) are arranged lying side by side with respect to the insertion direction for producing the plug connection.

16. Suitcase according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one further coupling part (10 \; 11 ^' ') is provided, which with an associated negative feedback part (24a 25a) of the other suitcase (la) can be brought together to form a connector and is aligned such that by moving the further case (la) along the contact surface (13) the plug connection with the associated negative feedback part {24a; 25a) is formed, wherein the further opplungsteil

(10 "11) and the coupling part {10; II) with respect to: the insertion direction for making the connector

are arranged lying one behind the other,

17, arrangement with at least two stacked.

Suitcases {1, la), of which at least one suitcase (1) has a contact surface (13) and at least one coupling part (10, · II), wherein on the contact surface (13) of the other

Suitcase (la) is placed and the coupling Eil (10; 11) with a Gegenkop iungsteil (28 a, 29 a) of the other

Suitcase (la) forms a plug connection, which is formed by moving the other Kof fei ⁿ s (la) along and / or on the attachment surface (13), and at least one locking element (1.8, 3B) is provided, which in one of Secure connector against loosening

Verriegeiungsposition (V) is present, wherein in the

Locking position (V) the locking element {18; 38) is in a receiving area (8) for the other suitcase (la), which is used in a placement of the further suitcase (la) on the contact surface (13),

18. A method for stacking at least two cases {1, la), in which one of the cases (1, la) on a contact surface {13 ^' ) of the other suitcase (!) Is placed and

then the case (la) via a displacement path (W) and along the contact surface (13) into a plug connection with the other case (1) is moved, wherein by placing the case (la) on the other case (1) has a locking element (18; 38} is actuated, by the suitcase (la) the locking element (18; 38) of a Starting position (Ä) moves to an intermediate or end position, wherein in the starting position (Ä) the

Locking element (18; 38) is located in a Sperrpositio (S), in which the Verriegelungsseiement (18; 3 in the displacement path. {$} · For de further case (la) engages, and in the intermediate or Sndposition the locking element (18). 1.8 38) in one

Release position (F) is located, in which the

Locking element {18; 38} the displacement (W) ^'