EP3699109B1 - Container for storing food - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container for holding food according to the preamble of claim 1.
- a container is made of US2013/313275A1 known.
- this packaging is essentially only used to transport food, it is thin-walled, lightweight packaging that is disposed of after transport as a disposable item.
- Such packs often also contain lids that are either firmly attached to the container via a film hinge or can be placed freely on the container.
- Lids that can be placed freely are disadvantageous to a certain extent because they have to be manufactured, stored and disposed of separately from the container.
- Lids that are firmly connected to the container can usually be folded over and tend to be a hindrance when using a container in the folded state.
- lidded food containers that are easy to use, particularly when used for food that is taken directly from the container for consumption (to go), that are simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the container according to the invention can therefore be used as a one-piece container with a lid, or alternatively the lid can be separated from the container after removal from the container, so that the container can then be used as a lidless container.
- the tear-off line is preferably a predetermined breaking line running in a straight line in the film hinge, which line contains a large number of micro-perforations in the form of holes or gaps arranged in a row. These perforations are nearly invisible to the naked eye, but may be present in sufficient numbers in the tear line to allow the lid to be removed with little effort. In extreme cases, the tear line can consist of just a few connecting bridges between the lid and the container.
- the joint between the container and the lid is designed in such a way that it is under resilient pretension in a position in which the lid is placed on the upper edge of the container.
- the lid When the lid is removed from the opening of the container, the lid reaches an unfolded rest position with an erection angle of 30 - 80° relative to the edge of the container. This makes it possible for the user not to actively put the lid in has to bring a certain position.
- the lid remains in this rest position, which allows easy removal of the food from the container.
- the lid can also be placed back onto the container to temporarily reseal the container. On the other hand, it can also be completely separated from the container, so that so that a lidless container is achieved. However, it is still possible to put the lid back on the container.
- the film joint is formed between a first flat surface projection on the upper edge of the side wall of the container and a second flat surface projection on the side of the lid, the first and second surface projections being in a position of the Cover lie essentially in one plane and run parallel to each other at a distance from each other when the container is closed.
- the surface extensions are connected to one another via a U- or V-shaped indentation with a connection area and two lateral legs between the surface extensions, with the tear-off line being located in the middle of the connection area.
- the lid preferably has a depression formed on the edge, into which a bead formed on the upper edge of the container engages with sufficient clamping force. At the same time, this ensures that the container is sealed.
- gripping areas on the lid and container that are offset relative to one another can be provided.
- the base of the container preferably has a four- to eight-cornered edge shape.
- the cover has a corresponding profile on the upper side. This allows uniform containers with lids to be stacked on top of each other.
- the profiling of the lid can additionally be designed in such a way that a lid and the base of a container are subjected to a clamping force when they are placed on top of each other can interlock and the lid can be captively connected to the bottom despite removal from the top of the container.
- the lid can thus form a kind of saucer, so to speak, which can catch any liquid that may run off the edge of the container.
- the side wall of the container has a somewhat conical cross-section.
- two containers 1 and 2 are shown in perspective view, each containing fitted lids 3 and 4, respectively.
- the lids 3 and 4 are connected to the containers 1 and 2 via film hinges 7 and 8, respectively.
- Gripping areas 5 and 6 that are offset relative to one another are provided on the sides of the container and lid for easier removal of the lid.
- FIG. 2 shows a container 1 with the lid 3 folded down by 180°, which is connected to the container 1 via the joint 7 .
- a peripheral bead 9 on the container 1 engages in a peripheral recess 12 of the lid 3 under clamping force.
- the container 1 can thus be covered on the one hand and sealed in a liquid-tight manner on the other hand.
- the top view shown shows an open container 1 with an octagonal side wall 11.
- the container 1 contains a profile 17 on the base, the shape of which essentially corresponds to the profile 16 in the lid.
- Lid 3 and container 1 are connected to one another via the film hinge 7, which is formed from the two surface projections 13 and 14 and the depression 15, which contains a tear-off or predetermined breaking line 20 in its central region.
- Container 1 and lid 3 are hinged together at tear line 20 but can be easily separated along this line.
- the container and lid are made of the same transparent thin plastic material, such as PP, the outside and inside profiles 16 and 17 are formed essentially on both sides of the plastic material and can therefore be used on the outside with a corresponding shape and/or internally intertwine.
- the cover 3 can also contain markings and other profiles.
- FIG 5 a detailed sectional view through an unfolded joint is shown.
- a flat surface lip 13 On one side of the container 1 is formed a flat surface lip 13 and on the opposite side of the lid 3 there is a similar flat surface lip 14 .
- the depression 15 with side legs 18 and 19 runs between the surface projections 13 and 14.
- the tear-off line 20 is formed in the middle region of the depression, via which the lid 3 and container 1 are connected to one another in an articulated manner and can be separated from one another.
- FIG. 6 shows the joint 7 in a rest position in which the connecting edges 23 and 24, via which the surface projections 14 and 13 merge into the legs 19 and 18, touch one another.
- installation angles 22 which are preferably between 30° and 80°. These installation angles allow the lid 3 to be in a holding position relative to the container 1, in which a user can hold the container open in order to be able to remove food from it without the lid having to be held in the holding position manually or the lid tipping over to a greater or lesser extent.
- Figure 12 shows a detail plan view of the hinge, indentation 15 and tear line 20.
- the figure shows micro-perforations 21 at the tear line, shown in this enlarged view as a series of gaps in the tear line. Between the gaps, only small connections are formed between the adjoining areas of the depression 15, so that the connections can be easily torn open.
- the gaps can also be formed as a series of micro-holes arranged in a line, so small that they are almost invisible to the naked eye.
- the container and lid are shown in an overall view in a rest position of about 70° of the lid 3 relative to the container 1.
- the connecting edges 23 and 24 touch one another so that the lid 3 is in the rest position due to its connection to the container via the tear-off line 20 .
- FIG. 10 shows a plan view of a container with a hinge 7 that is closed with a lid.
- the container can be opened using the grip areas 5 and 6 .
- 11 1 shows a side view of two containers 1 and 2 stacked one inside the other, provided with slightly conically designed side walls, with folded-down lids 3 and 4, which are connected to one another via joints 7 and 8, respectively. In this way, a large number of containers can be stacked to save space.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter zur Aufnahme von Lebensmitteln nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Ein solcher Behälter ist aus
Vor allem frische Lebensmittel, wie Gemüse, Salate, Fleisch und Fisch, werden heute in Lebensmittelgeschäften überwiegend in Leichtverpackungen aus Kunststoff angeboten und vertrieben. Sie bestehen meist aus transparentem oder nicht transparentem Polystyrol, PET, PP oder anderen lebensmittelgeeigneten Materialien. Für gestimmte Lebensmittel kommen auch Aluminiumschalen in Betracht. Für Getränke werden auch häufig Pappbecher verwendet, die mit abnehmbaren Deckeln aus Kunststoff versehen werden können.Fresh foods in particular, such as vegetables, salads, meat and fish, are now offered and sold in grocery stores primarily in lightweight plastic packaging. They are mostly made of transparent or non-transparent polystyrene, PET, PP or other food-grade materials. Aluminum trays can also be used for prepared foods. Paper cups, which can be fitted with removable plastic lids, are also commonly used for beverages.
Soweit diese Verpackungen im Wesentlichen nur zum Transport von Lebensmitteln verwendet werden, handelt es sich um dünnwandige Leichtverpackungen, die nach dem Transport als Einwegartikel entsorgt werden.If this packaging is essentially only used to transport food, it is thin-walled, lightweight packaging that is disposed of after transport as a disposable item.
Derartige Verpackungen enthalten häufig auch Deckel, die entweder über ein Filmgelenk fest an dem Behälter angebracht sind oder frei auf den Behälter aufsetzbar sind. Frei aufsetzbare Deckel sind in gewissem Maße nachteilig, weil sie getrennt vom Behälter hergestellt, gelagert und entsorgt werden müssen. Fest mit dem Behälter verbundene Deckel können in der Regel umgeklappt werden und sind bei der Benutzung eines Behälters im umgeklappten Zustand eher hinderlich.Such packs often also contain lids that are either firmly attached to the container via a film hinge or can be placed freely on the container. Lids that can be placed freely are disadvantageous to a certain extent because they have to be manufactured, stored and disposed of separately from the container. Lids that are firmly connected to the container can usually be folded over and tend to be a hindrance when using a container in the folded state.
Es besteht daher Bedarf an mit Deckeln versehenen Behältern für Lebensmittel, die die Benutzung erleichtern, insbesondere bei Verwendung für Lebensmittel, die unmittelbar aus dem Behälter zum Verzehr (to go) entnommen werden, die einfach aufgebaut sind und kostengünstig herstellbar sind.There is therefore a need for lidded food containers that are easy to use, particularly when used for food that is taken directly from the container for consumption (to go), that are simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die im Anspruch 1 angegebene Erfindung gelöst. Weitergehende Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by the invention specified in
Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Behälter zur Aufnahme von Lebensmitteln, der eine Basis mit einer einstückig ausgebildeten umlaufenden Seitenwand und einen Deckel aufweist, der auf einen oberen Rand der Seitenwand aufsetzbar ist und mit dem Behälter über ein randseitiges Gelenk derart verbunden ist, dass der Deckel im geschlossenen Zustand des Behälters die Oberseite des Behälters bildet und zum Öffnen des Behälters über das Gelenk in eine Offenstellung gebracht werden kann, wobei das Gelenk als Filmgelenk zwischen der Seitenwand des Behälters und einem Randbereich des Deckels ausgebildet und mit einer Abreißlinie versehen, an der der Deckel von der Seitenwand des Behälters manuell abtrennbar ist, ,dadurch gekennzeichnet,
- dass das Gelenk in einer Stellung, in der der Deckel auf den oberen Rand des Behälters aufgesetzt ist, unter federnder Vorspannung steht,
- dass der Deckel bei Öffnung des Behälters in eine Ruhestellung mit einem Aufstellwinkel von 30 - 80 ° gegenüber dem Rand des Behälters gelangt,
- dass das Filmgelenk zwischen einem ersten ebenen Flächenansatz am oberen Rand der Seitenwand des Behälters und einem zweiten ebenen Flächenansatz an einer Seite des Deckels ausgebildet ist, wobei die ersten und zweiten Flächenansätze in einer um 180° gegenüber dem Rand des Behälters aufgeklappten Stellung des Deckels im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene liegen und bei geschlossenem Behälter parallel zueinander verlaufen, und
- dass die Flächenansätze über eine U- oder V-förmige Vertiefung mit einem Verbindungsbereich und zwei seitlichen Schenkeln zwischen den Flächenansätzen miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Abreißlinie sich in der Mitte des Verbindungsbereichs befindet.
- that the joint is under spring tension in a position in which the lid is placed on the upper edge of the container,
- that when the container is opened, the lid comes into a resting position at an angle of 30 - 80 ° to the edge of the container,
- that the film hinge is formed between a first flat surface projection on the upper edge of the side wall of the container and a second flat surface projection on one side of the lid, the first and second surface projections being in a position of the lid which is essentially open by 180° relative to the edge of the container lie in one plane and are parallel to each other when the container is closed, and
- that the surface extensions are connected to one another via a U- or V-shaped depression with a connecting area and two lateral legs between the surface extensions, the tear-off line being located in the middle of the connecting area.
Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter kann daher als einteiliger Behälter mit Deckel verwendet werden oder alternativ kann der Deckel nach dem Abnehmen vom Behälter von dem Behälter abgetrennt werden, so dass der Behälter dann wie ein deckelloser Behälter verwendet werden kann.The container according to the invention can therefore be used as a one-piece container with a lid, or alternatively the lid can be separated from the container after removal from the container, so that the container can then be used as a lidless container.
Die Abreißlinie ist vorzugsweise eine geradlinig verlaufende Sollbruchlinie in dem Filmgelenk, welche eine Vielzahl von in einer Reihe angeordneten loch- oder spaltförmigen Mikro-Perforationen enthält. Diese Perforationen sind mit bloßem Auge nahezu unsichtbar, aber können in einer solchen Anzahl in der Abreißlinie vorhanden sein, dass das Entfernen des Deckels mit nur wenig Kraftaufwand erfolgen kann. Im Extremfall kann die Abreißlinie aus nur wenigen Verbindungsbrücken zwischen Deckel und Behälter bestehen.The tear-off line is preferably a predetermined breaking line running in a straight line in the film hinge, which line contains a large number of micro-perforations in the form of holes or gaps arranged in a row. These perforations are nearly invisible to the naked eye, but may be present in sufficient numbers in the tear line to allow the lid to be removed with little effort. In extreme cases, the tear line can consist of just a few connecting bridges between the lid and the container.
Das Gelenk zwischen Behälter und Deckel ist so ausgebildet, dass es in einer Stellung, in der der Deckel auf den oberen Rand des Behälters aufgesetzt ist, unter federnder Vorspannung steht. Bei Abnahme des Deckels von der Öffnung des Behälters gelangt der Deckel in eine aufgeklappte Ruhestellung mit einem Aufstellwinkel von 30 - 80 ° gegenüber dem Rand des Behälters. Damit wird es möglich, dass der Nutzer den Deckel nicht aktiv in eine bestimmte Stellung zu bringen hat. Der Deckel verbleibt in dieser Ruhestellung, die eine bequeme Entnahme des Lebensmittels aus dem Behälter erlaubt. Der Deckel kann zum temporären Wiederverschließen des Behälters auch wieder auf den Behälter aufgesetzt werden. Andererseits kann er auch von dem Behälter ganz abgetrennt werden, so dass damit ein deckelloser Behälter erreicht wird. Ein Wiederaufsetzen des Deckels auf den Behälter bleibt gleichwohl möglich.The joint between the container and the lid is designed in such a way that it is under resilient pretension in a position in which the lid is placed on the upper edge of the container. When the lid is removed from the opening of the container, the lid reaches an unfolded rest position with an erection angle of 30 - 80° relative to the edge of the container. This makes it possible for the user not to actively put the lid in has to bring a certain position. The lid remains in this rest position, which allows easy removal of the food from the container. The lid can also be placed back onto the container to temporarily reseal the container. On the other hand, it can also be completely separated from the container, so that so that a lidless container is achieved. However, it is still possible to put the lid back on the container.
Gemäß der Erfindung ist das Filmgelenk zwischen einem ersten ebenen Flächenansatz an dem oberen Rand der Seitenwand des Behälters und einem zweiten ebenen Flächenansatz an der Seite des Deckels ausgebildet, wobei die ersten und zweiten Flächenansätze in einer um 180° gegenüber dem Rand des Behälters aufgeklappten Stellung des Deckels im Wesentlichen in einer Ebene liegen und bei geschlossenem Behälter parallel mit Abstand zueinander verlaufen. Die Flächenansätze sind über eine U- oder V- förmige Vertiefung mit einem Verbindungsbereich und zwei seitlichen Schenkeln zwischen den Flächenansätzen miteinander verbunden, wobei die Abreißlinie sich in der Mitte des Verbindungsbereichs befindet.According to the invention, the film joint is formed between a first flat surface projection on the upper edge of the side wall of the container and a second flat surface projection on the side of the lid, the first and second surface projections being in a position of the Cover lie essentially in one plane and run parallel to each other at a distance from each other when the container is closed. The surface extensions are connected to one another via a U- or V-shaped indentation with a connection area and two lateral legs between the surface extensions, with the tear-off line being located in the middle of the connection area.
Diese Gestaltung des Filmgelenks ermöglicht es, dass in geschlossenem Zustand des Behälters die Schenkel der Vertiefung unter Federspannung stehen. Bei Abnahme des Deckels vom Behälter führt die Spannung dazu, dass der Deckel sich aufrichtet und eine Ruhestellung von 30 - 80° einnimmt, in der die beidseitigen Kanten der Vertiefung zwar noch aneinander stoßen, aber die Federspannung der Schenkel aufgehoben ist.This design of the film joint makes it possible for the legs of the recess to be under spring tension when the container is in the closed state. When the lid is removed from the container, the tension causes the lid to straighten up and assume a rest position of 30 - 80°, in which the two-sided edges of the recess still abut, but the spring tension of the legs is released.
Damit der Deckel sich durch die Federspannung des Filmgelenks nicht selbsttätig öffnet, weist der Deckel vorzugsweise eine randseitig ausgebildete Vertiefung auf, in die eine am oberen Rand des Behälters ausgebildete Wulst unter genügender Klemmkraft eingreift. Damit wird gleichzeitig die Dichtheit des Behälters gewährleistet.So that the lid does not open automatically as a result of the spring tension of the film hinge, the lid preferably has a depression formed on the edge, into which a bead formed on the upper edge of the container engages with sufficient clamping force. At the same time, this ensures that the container is sealed.
Um Deckel und Behälter leicht voneinander zu trennen, können gegeneinander versetzte Anfassbereiche an Deckel und Behälter vorgesehen sein.In order to easily separate the lid and container from one another, gripping areas on the lid and container that are offset relative to one another can be provided.
In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weist die Basis des Behälters vorzugsweise eine vier- bis achteckige Randform auf. Der Deckel weist dabei eine entsprechende oberseitige Profilierung auf. Damit können gleichförmige Behälter mit Deckel passend aufeinander gestapelt werden. Die Profilierung des Deckels kann ergänzend so gestaltet sein, dass ein Deckel und die Basis eines Behälters beim Aufeinandersetzen unter Klemmkraft ineinandergreifen können und der Deckel damit trotz Entfernung von der Oberseite des Behälters unverlierbar mit der Unterseite verbunden werden kann. Der Deckel kann damit gleichsam eine Art von Untertasse bilden, die vom Rand des Behälters u.U. ablaufende Flüssigkeit auffangen kann.In a further embodiment of the invention, the base of the container preferably has a four- to eight-cornered edge shape. The cover has a corresponding profile on the upper side. This allows uniform containers with lids to be stacked on top of each other. The profiling of the lid can additionally be designed in such a way that a lid and the base of a container are subjected to a clamping force when they are placed on top of each other can interlock and the lid can be captively connected to the bottom despite removal from the top of the container. The lid can thus form a kind of saucer, so to speak, which can catch any liquid that may run off the edge of the container.
Um Leerbehälter der erfindungsgemäßen Art mit oder ohne Deckel ineinander stapeln zu können, ist die Seitenwand des Behälters im Querschnitt etwas konisch gestaltet.In order to be able to stack empty containers of the type according to the invention with or without a lid, the side wall of the container has a somewhat conical cross-section.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Ansicht zweiter übereinander gestapelter Behälter,
- Fig. 2
- eine Seitenansicht eines Behälter mit aufgeklapptem Deckel,
- Fig. 3
- eine Draufsicht auf einen Behälter mit aufgeklapptem Deckel,
- Fig. 4
- eine Unteransicht auf einen Behälter mit aufgeklapptem Deckel,
- Fig. 5
- eine Schnittansicht durch ein Gelenk zwischen Behälter und Deckel,
- Fig. 6
- eine Schnittansicht durch ein Gelenk zwischen Behälter und Deckel in Ruhestellung,
- Fig. 7
- eine Schnittansicht durch ein Gelenk zwischen Behälter und Deckel in geschlossener Ansicht,
- Fig. 8
- eine Draufsicht auf ein Gelenk,
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- eine Seitenansicht eines Behälters mit Deckel in aufgeklappter Ruhestellung,
- Fig. 10
- eine Draufsicht auf einen Behälter mit aufgesetztem Deckel,
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- eine Seitenansicht zweier übereinander gestapelter Behälter mit jeweils abgeklapptem Deckel.
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- a perspective view of two stacked containers,
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- a side view of a container with the lid open,
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- a plan view of a container with the lid open,
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- a bottom view of a container with the lid open,
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- a sectional view through a joint between container and lid,
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- a sectional view through a joint between container and lid in the rest position,
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- a sectional view through a joint between container and lid in the closed view,
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- a top view of a joint,
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- a side view of a container with a lid in the open rest position,
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- a top view of a container with the lid on,
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- a side view of two containers stacked one on top of the other, each with the lid folded down.
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Auf der Basis 10 sind noch Verwendungszweck, Materialeigenschaften und Stabilisierungsprofile eingearbeitet. Auch der Deckel 3 kann Kennzeichnungen und weitere Profilierungen enthalten.Purpose, material properties and stabilization profiles are incorporated into the
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- Behältercontainer
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Claims (7)
- A container (1, 2) for holding foodstuffs, comprising a base (10), a peripheral side wall (11) formed integrally with the base (10) and a lid (3, 4) which can be placed on an upper rim of the side wall (11) and which is connected to the container (1, 2) via a hinge (7, 8) at the rim in such a way that the lid (3, 4) forms the top of the container (1, 2) when the container (1, 2) is in the closed state and can be brought into an open position via the hinge (7, 8) in order to open the container (1, 2), the hinge (7, 8) being designed as a film hinge between the side wall (11) of the container (1, 2) and a rim region of the lid (3, 4) and being provided with a tear-off line (20) at which the lid (3, 4) can be separated manually from the side wall of the container (1, 2),
characterised in that- the hinge (7, 8) is under resilient prestress in a position in which the lid (3, 4) is placed on the upper rim of the container (1, 2),- when the container (1, 2) is opened, the lid (3, 4) reaches a rest position with an angle of incidence (22) of 30 - 80 ° with respect to the rim of the container (1, 2)- the film joint is formed between a first flat surface projection (13) on the upper rim of the side wall (11) of the container (1, 2) and a second flat surface projection (14) on one side of the lid, the first and second surface projections (13, 14) lying essentially in one plane in a position of the lid (3, 4) folded open by 180° with respect to the rim of the container (1, 2) and running parallel to one another when the container (1, 2) is closed, and- the surface projections (13, 14) are connected to one another via a U- or V-shaped depression (15) with a connecting region and two lateral legs (18, 19) between the surface projections (13, 14), the tear-off line (20) being located in the centre of the connecting region. - A container (1, 2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the tear-off line (20) forms a straight line in the film joint which contains a plurality of hole- or slit-shaped microperforations (21) arranged in a row.
- A container (1, 2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the rim of the container (1, 2) has a peripheral projecting bead (9) which, when the lid (3, 4) is applied to the rim of the container (1, 2), engages in a depression (12) formed in the lid (3, 4) on the rim side and secures the lid (3, 4) under clamping force.
- A container (1, 2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the rim of the container (1, 2) and the lid (3, 4) each contain at least one gripping region (5, 6) which are offset from one another in the circumferential direction of the container.
- A container (1, 2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the base (10) of the container (1, 2) has a quadrangular to octagonal rim shape and that the lid (3, 4) contains an upper profiling (16) which corresponds to the rim shape of the base (10), wherein the rim shape of the base (10) engages in the profiling (16) of the lid (3, 4) of a container (1, 2) arranged thereunder in the case of uniform containers (1, 2) stacked one on top of the other.
- A container (1, 2) according to claim 5, characterised in that a profiling (16) of the inner side of the lid (3, 4) and the profiling (17) of the rim shape of the base (10) are adapted to each other in such a way that the lid (3, 4) and the base (10) of the container (1, 2) are held together under clamping force when the container is placed on the inner or outer side of a lid (3, 4) separated from the container (1, 2).
- A container (1, 2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cross-section of the side wall (11) of the container (1, 2) is conical, whereby containers (1, 2) stacked on top of one another can be stacked in an interlocking manner when the lids (3, 4) are open.
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