EP3822041B1 - Stackable system container - Google Patents

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EP3822041B1
EP3822041B1 EP20210858.5A EP20210858A EP3822041B1 EP 3822041 B1 EP3822041 B1 EP 3822041B1 EP 20210858 A EP20210858 A EP 20210858A EP 3822041 B1 EP3822041 B1 EP 3822041B1
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Reiner Gonitianer
Jan Kögel
Paul Elterlein
Tomislav Ravlic
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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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0228—Containers joined together by screw-, bayonet-, snap-fit or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
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  • the invention relates to a stackable system container according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • From the DE 10 2013 110 496 discloses a stackable system container with a base part that has a storage space that is open at the top and a cover part that is pivotably attached to the base part and delimits the storage space at the top.
  • the system container has two coupling devices which are movably fastened to opposite side walls of the base part and which are used to couple the system container to other system containers and thus enable such system containers to be stacked securely.
  • the coupling devices are designed and designed to be movable between a rest position, in which the coupling device is disengaged from the further system container, and a coupling position, in which the coupling devices can be brought into engagement with the further system container, with corresponding upwards over a top side of the System container or the cover part protruding coupling elements of a similar container arranged underneath to cooperate in a holding manner.
  • the coupling elements are an integral part of the corresponding floor part and each comprise at least one latch for engaging the coupling device.
  • the coupling elements are also arranged at opposite ends of the upper side of the system container and enable several such system containers to be centered, positioned and stacked on top of one another.
  • the coupling devices are each biased into a coupling position, for example by a spring element, so that the coupling devices automatically connect to the coupling elements of the other system container as soon as they are joined together with sufficient pressure.
  • This positive and non-positive fit enables several connected system containers to be carried comfortably in one hand.
  • the disadvantage here is that, in contrast, in logistics during transport, the system containers must be able to be separated quickly and easily, especially in large stacks, and therefore an automatic connection of the system containers to one another is disadvantageous.
  • the EP 1 238 602 A2 discloses a stackable system container with a base part, with a coupling device for connection to a further system container being movable on two opposite side walls of the base part between a rest position, in which the coupling device can be disengaged from a further system container, and a coupling position, in which the coupling device can be brought into engagement with the further system container, is fastened, with each coupling device being assigned a locking element which releasably locks the respective coupling device in the rest position.
  • stackable system containers are the subject of the publications EP 1 516 703 A1 , US 2011/139 666 A1 and US 2016/008 972 A1 .
  • each coupling device is assigned a locking element which releasably locks the respective coupling device in the rest position, the locking element being designed as a rotary knob which, in a locking position, holds the respective coupling device in the rest position with a positive fit.
  • System containers that are structurally identical or of the same type are understood to be containers that are designed to interact with the two coupling devices of the system container, wherein different embodiments are also included with regard to the dimensions or the presence of further elements.
  • system containers can advantageously comprise spring elements which pressurize the coupling devices into the coupling position, which enables a number of identically constructed system containers to be connected independently. Without the locking elements, however, these system containers would automatically be firmly connected to one another during stacking in logistics and also at the end customer without any further action, which leads to considerable time delays when the system containers are to be separated again.
  • the locking element is designed as a rotary knob which, in a locking position, holds the respective coupling device in a form-fitting manner in the rest position.
  • the coupling device can be locked in the rest position or released from the rest position in a particularly simple and safe manner.
  • At least one latching lug can be provided on the opposite side walls, which can be latched behind by the respective locking element in the locking position.
  • each coupling device can be releasably locked in the rest position in a form-fitting manner by the respective locking element.
  • the coupling devices are fastened to the side walls so that they can pivot between a pivoted-in rest position and a pivoted-out coupling position, resulting in storage and handling of the coupling devices that is easy to produce.
  • a simple connection of several identically constructed system containers is also achieved in that each coupling device can be pivoted about a pivot axis parallel to the side walls, in particular a horizontal pivot axis.
  • the opposite side walls can each have a receiving recess in which the coupling devices are arranged, particularly in the rest position.
  • coupling elements can be arranged on the base part or a cover part of the system container that protrude upwards over the top side of the cover part and are designed with the Coupling devices of an identical system container arranged above it.
  • the coupling elements are used to position and fix another container on the upper side of the cover part and can be designed, for example, as an undercut, projection or pocket, which enable a form-fitting connection to another system container.
  • a counter-element corresponding to the coupling element is particularly preferably provided on the coupling devices in the coupling position below each coupling element, which counter-element is designed for holding interaction with a similar coupling element of a further system container arranged underneath, for example as a hook-shaped projection. This achieves a particularly stable form-fitting connection between two such system containers, which are stacked on top of one another in the same orientation.
  • FIG 1 a perspective view of a stackable system container 1 is shown.
  • the system container 1 comprises a lower base part 2 and an upper cover part 3 which is pivotably attached to the base part 2.
  • the base part 2 has a storage space which is not shown and is open at the top and is delimited at the top by the cover part 3.
  • the cover part 3 is pivotably connected to the base part 2 via a rotary joint indicated schematically on a rear side of the cover part 3 .
  • Two closure devices are provided on the front side of the system container 1, which are attached in an articulated manner to the cover part 3 and interact with the base part 2 in a latching manner when the cover part 3 is in a closed position.
  • the system container 1 can be used, for example, to transport and store tools and work materials for craftsmen.
  • the base part 2 preferably has a base section and four side walls, which delimit a storage space that is only open at the top.
  • the bottom part as the container in the EP 2 703 310 revealed to perform.
  • a handle (not shown) is arranged on the front side of the system container 1, which is formed by the base part 2 or the cover part 3.
  • a retaining clip can also be fastened to an upper side 5 of the cover part 3 so that it can pivot between an upwardly protruding position and a pivoted-in position. In the swiveled-in position, this retaining clip can be arranged sunk in a recessed grip of the cover part 3 so that the further retaining clip forms the continuous, flat upper side 5 of the system container 1 with the cover part 3 .
  • a coupling device 7 is pivotably fastened to a side wall 6 of the base part 2 . Also provided on the side wall of the base part 2 opposite the side wall 6 is a further coupling device which is a mirror image of the coupling device 7 . The features described with regard to this coupling device 7 are therefore also present in the opposite coupling device.
  • the coupling device 7 is between an in figure 1 shown pivoted out coupling position and a pivoted rest position pivoted about a pivot axis on the side wall 6 attached.
  • the pivot axis is parallel to the side wall 6 and horizontal.
  • the side wall 7 has a receiving trough.
  • the receiving trough can also be dimensioned in such a way that the coupling device 7 in the receiving trough can also be in figure 1 shown pivoted coupling position does not protrude beyond the side wall 6 to the outside.
  • the coupling device 7 can be arranged in a space-saving manner and also protected from damage.
  • the coupling elements 12a, 12b are formed as recesses which are formed in a latching web which projects upwards over the upper side 5 of the cover part 3.
  • the coupling device 7 on the system container 1, as well as the identical system container arranged above it (not shown), has a corresponding counter-element 13a, 13b in the vertical direction below each coupling element 12a, 12b.
  • the counter-elements 13a, 13b are designed with a corresponding geometry for holding interaction with the coupling elements 12a, 12b.
  • the counter-elements 13a, 13b are designed as hook-shaped projections for holding engagement in the coupling elements 12a, 12b, which are designed as recesses.
  • the coupling elements are mirror-inverted on the side wall of the base part 2 opposite the side wall 6, so that two identical devices for mutual connection of several identical system containers are arranged on the opposite side walls.
  • FIG 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of the stackable system container 1" is shown, in which a coupling device 7" is locked in the rest position by means of a locking element 9".
  • the locking element 9" is designed as a rotary knob.
  • the coupling device 7" can be releasably locked in the rest position shown by means of the locking element 9".
  • FIG 2 is a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device 7" of Figure 6.
  • the coupling device 7" is arranged in the pivoted-in rest position, in which the counter-elements 13a, 13b move away from the side wall 6 into the recess 11 are swung in.
  • the locking element 9" designed as a rotary knob is arranged in a continuous recess 14 in the coupling device 7" and has a hook-shaped element 15 on a rear side, which has a latching lug 16 arranged on the base part 2 and in particular in the receiving recess 11 in the shown locking position of the Latch element 9 "holding grips behind and thus the coupling device 7" holds positively in the rest position.
  • the locking element 9" designed as a rotary knob is rotatably mounted in the coupling device 7", with the hook-shaped element 15 protruding in the radial direction only over part of the circumference of the locking element 9". If the locking element 9" is rotated out of the locking position shown in FIG. the coupling device 7" is released from the pivoted-in rest position, as described below with reference to Figure 8.
  • the hook-shaped element 15 can also partially extend helically in the circumferential direction of the locking element 9" radially outwards, whereby a simple mutual engagement and mutual bracing of the Locking element 9 "is achieved with the detent 16.
  • FIG 3 a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device 7" is shown, with the coupling device 7" being arranged in the swiveled-out coupling position.
  • the locking element 9" has been rotated from the locking position shown in FIG. 7 into an open position, which is easily possible, for example, using the handle section 10".
  • the hook-shaped element 15 on the locking element 9" no longer engages behind the detent 16 on the base part, so that the coupling device 7" together with the locking element 9" supported by the spring element, not shown, is pressed into the coupling position.
  • the counter-elements 13a, 13b are also arranged in the direction out of the receiving trough and toward the side surface 6, so that they can protrude and hold into corresponding coupling elements 12a, 12b of an identical system container arranged underneath.
  • the rotational position of the locking position and the opening position can each be defined by corresponding stops between the locking element 9" and the coupling device 7".
  • a further spring element in the form of a torsion spring can be provided between the locking element 9" and the coupling device 7", which prestresses the locking element 9" into the locking position or the open position, so that automatic opening or locking is made possible when the coupling device 7" is actuated . If by means of corresponding bevels on the hook-shaped element 15 and / or the locking lug 16 there is an automatic shift in mutual contact.
  • the coupling elements 11a, 11b are in the form of pockets or recesses, but these can also be in the form of projections, for example.
  • the counter-elements 12a, 12b are to be designed as pockets or recesses corresponding to the coupling elements 11a, 11b.
  • the coupling elements 12a, 12b are each arranged in the plane of rotation of the counter-elements 13a and 13b about the pivot axis 9. This ensures that with several identical system containers 1" positioned exactly one above the other, the counter-elements 13a, 13b of the upper system container in the coupling position can positively engage in the coupling elements 12a, 12b of the lower system container.
  • a locking device can also be provided, which is designed, for example, as a preferably elastically mounted locking projection in the form of a locking ball or a locking bar, which engages in a corresponding locking recess and holds it. means A defined force can be used to overcome the locking device, which prevents the locking element from being released unintentionally.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen stapelbaren Systembehälter nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a stackable system container according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der DE 10 2013 110 496 ist ein stapelbarer Systembehälter mit einem einen nach oben offenen Stauraum aufweisenden Bodenteil und einem an dem Bodenteil schwenkbar befestigten und den Stauraum nach oben begrenzenden Deckelteil bekannt. Zudem weist der Systembehälter zwei an gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden des Bodenteils beweglich befestigte Koppelungsvorrichtungen auf, welche zur Koppelung des Systembehälters mit weiteren Systembehältern dienen und damit eine sichere Stapelung derartiger Systembehälter ermöglichen. Die Koppelungsvorrichtungen sind zwischen einer Ruheposition, in welcher die Koppelungsvorrichtung außer Eingriff mit dem weiteren Systembehälter stehen, und einer Koppelungsposition, in welcher die Kopplungsvorrichtungen in Eingriff mit dem weiteren Systembehälter bringbar sind, beweglich ausgebildet und ausgelegt, mit korrespondierenden, nach oben über eine Oberseite des Systembehälters bzw. des Deckelteils hervorstehenden Koppelungselementen eines darunter angeordneten, gleichartigen Behälters haltend zusammenzuwirken. Die Koppelungselemente sind ein integraler Bestandteil des entsprechenden Bodenteils und umfassen jeweils mindestens eine Falle zum Einrasten der Koppelungsvorrichtung. Die Koppelungselemente sind zudem an gegenüberliegenden Enden der Oberseite des Systembehälters angeordnet und ermöglichen das Zentrieren, Positionieren und Stapeln mehrerer derartiger Systembehälter aufeinander. Nach dem Ausrichten von mehreren Systembehältern können diese über die Koppelungsvorrichtungen und die Koppelungselemente formstabil, aber lösbar verbunden werden. Um eine einfache und schnelle Verbindung der Systembehälter zu erreichen, sind die Koppelungsvorrichtungen beispielsweise über ein Federelement jeweils in eine Koppelungsposition vorgespannt, so dass die Koppelungsvorrichtungen sich automatisch mit den Koppelungselementen des weiteren Systembehälters verbinden, sobald diese mit ausreichend Druck zusammengefügt werden. Dieser Form- und Kraftschluss ermöglicht ein komfortables Tragen mehrere miteinander verbundener Systembehälter in einer Hand. Nachteilig ist hierbei jedoch, dass hingegen in der Logistik beim Transport die Systembehälter gerade in großen Stapeln schnell und einfach vereinzelbar sein müssen und daher eine automatische Verbindung der Systembehälter untereinander gerade nachteilig ist.From the DE 10 2013 110 496 discloses a stackable system container with a base part that has a storage space that is open at the top and a cover part that is pivotably attached to the base part and delimits the storage space at the top. In addition, the system container has two coupling devices which are movably fastened to opposite side walls of the base part and which are used to couple the system container to other system containers and thus enable such system containers to be stacked securely. The coupling devices are designed and designed to be movable between a rest position, in which the coupling device is disengaged from the further system container, and a coupling position, in which the coupling devices can be brought into engagement with the further system container, with corresponding upwards over a top side of the System container or the cover part protruding coupling elements of a similar container arranged underneath to cooperate in a holding manner. The coupling elements are an integral part of the corresponding floor part and each comprise at least one latch for engaging the coupling device. The coupling elements are also arranged at opposite ends of the upper side of the system container and enable several such system containers to be centered, positioned and stacked on top of one another. After several system containers have been aligned, they can be connected in a dimensionally stable but detachable manner via the coupling devices and the coupling elements. In order to achieve a quick and easy connection of the system container, the coupling devices are each biased into a coupling position, for example by a spring element, so that the coupling devices automatically connect to the coupling elements of the other system container as soon as they are joined together with sufficient pressure. This positive and non-positive fit enables several connected system containers to be carried comfortably in one hand. The disadvantage here, however, is that, in contrast, in logistics during transport, the system containers must be able to be separated quickly and easily, especially in large stacks, and therefore an automatic connection of the system containers to one another is disadvantageous.

Die EP 1 238 602 A2 offenbart einen stapelbaren Systembehälter mit einem Bodenteil, wobei an zwei gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden des Bodenteils jeweils eine Koppelungsvorrichtung zur Verbindung mit einem weiteren Systembehälter beweglich zwischen einer Ruheposition, in welcher die Koppelungsvorrichtung außer Eingriff mit einem weiteren Systembehälter bringbar ist, und einer Koppelungsposition, in welcher die Koppelungsvorrichtung in Eingriff mit dem weiteren Systembehälter bringbar ist, befestigt ist, wobei jeder Koppelungsvorrichtung ein Riegelelement zugeordnet ist, welches die jeweilige Koppelungsvorrichtung in der Ruheposition lösbar arretiert.the EP 1 238 602 A2 discloses a stackable system container with a base part, with a coupling device for connection to a further system container being movable on two opposite side walls of the base part between a rest position, in which the coupling device can be disengaged from a further system container, and a coupling position, in which the coupling device can be brought into engagement with the further system container, is fastened, with each coupling device being assigned a locking element which releasably locks the respective coupling device in the rest position.

Weitere stapelbare Systembehälter sind Gegenstände der Druckschriften EP 1 516 703 A1 , US 2011/139 666 A1 und US 2016/008 972 A1 .Other stackable system containers are the subject of the publications EP 1 516 703 A1 , US 2011/139 666 A1 and US 2016/008 972 A1 .

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, einen stapelbaren Systembehälter zu schaffen, welcher eine Stapelung baugleicher Systembehälter ermöglicht, wobei die Stapelung wahlweise formfest verbunden oder separat und damit einfach vereinzelbar ist.It is therefore the object of the invention to create a stackable system container which enables a stacking of structurally identical system containers, the stacking being either rigidly connected or separate and thus easy to separate.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen stapelbaren Systembehälter mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This problem is solved by a stackable system container with the features of claim 1. Advantageous refinements of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Der erfindungsgemäße stapelbare Systembehälter zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass jeder Koppelungsvorrichtung ein Riegelelement zugeordnet ist, welches die jeweilige Koppelungsvorrichtung in der Ruheposition lösbar arretiert, wobei das Riegelelement als Drehknopf ausgebildet ist, welcher in einer Verriegelungsposition die jeweilige Koppelungsvorrichtung formschlüssig in der Ruheposition hält. Hierdurch kann besonders einfach verhindert werden, dass derartige baugleiche übereinander gestapelte Systembehälter sich miteinander verbinden, was gerade in der Logistik eine einfachere Handhabung ermöglicht. Zudem kann auch der Endkunde frei wählen, ob sich die Systembehälter im Stapel automatisch verbinden sollen oder nicht.The stackable system container according to the invention is characterized in that each coupling device is assigned a locking element which releasably locks the respective coupling device in the rest position, the locking element being designed as a rotary knob which, in a locking position, holds the respective coupling device in the rest position with a positive fit. This makes it particularly easy to prevent such structurally identical system containers stacked on top of one another from connecting to one another, which makes handling easier, particularly in logistics. In addition, the end customer can also freely choose whether the system containers should connect automatically in the stack or not.

Als baugleiche bzw. gleichartige Systembehälter sind Behälter zu verstehen, welche ausgelegt sind, mit den zwei Koppelungsvorrichtungen des Systembehälters halten zusammenzuwirken, wobei bezüglich der Abmessungen oder dem Vorhandensein weiterer Elemente auch unterschiedliche Ausführungsformen umfasst sind.System containers that are structurally identical or of the same type are understood to be containers that are designed to interact with the two coupling devices of the system container, wherein different embodiments are also included with regard to the dimensions or the presence of further elements.

Insbesondere können die Systembehälter vorteilhaft Federelemente umfassen, welche die Koppelungsvorrichtungen in die Koppelungsposition beaufschlagen, was eine selbstständige Verbindung mehrerer baugleicher Systembehälter ermöglicht. Ohne die Riegelelemente würden sich diese Systembehälter jedoch bei der Stapelung in der Logistik und auch beim Endkunden automatisch ohne weitere Handgriffe fest miteinander verbinden, was zu erheblichen Zeitverzögerungen führt, wenn die Systembehälter wieder vereinzelt werden sollen.In particular, the system containers can advantageously comprise spring elements which pressurize the coupling devices into the coupling position, which enables a number of identically constructed system containers to be connected independently. Without the locking elements, however, these system containers would automatically be firmly connected to one another during stacking in logistics and also at the end customer without any further action, which leads to considerable time delays when the system containers are to be separated again.

Das Riegelelement ist als Drehknopf ausgebildet, welcher in einer Verriegelungsposition die jeweilige Koppelungsvorrichtung formschlüssig in der Ruheposition hält. Durch Drehen an dem Drehknopf kann die Koppelungsvorrichtung besonders einfach und sicher in der Ruheposition arretiert oder auch aus der Ruheposition gelöst werden.The locking element is designed as a rotary knob which, in a locking position, holds the respective coupling device in a form-fitting manner in the rest position. By turning the rotary knob, the coupling device can be locked in the rest position or released from the rest position in a particularly simple and safe manner.

Für eine besonders stabile Arretierung der Koppelungsvorrichtungen in der Ruheposition kann an den gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden jeweils mindestens eine Rastnase vorgesehen sein, welche von dem jeweiligen Riegelelement in der Verriegelungsposition rastend hintergreifbar ist. Hierdurch kann jede Koppelungsvorrichtung durch das jeweilige Riegelelement lösbar formschlüssig in der Ruheposition arretiert werden.For a particularly stable locking of the coupling devices in the rest position, at least one latching lug can be provided on the opposite side walls, which can be latched behind by the respective locking element in the locking position. As a result, each coupling device can be releasably locked in the rest position in a form-fitting manner by the respective locking element.

Besonders bevorzugt sind die Kopplungsvorrichtungen zwischen einer eingeschwenkten Ruheposition und einer ausgeschwenkten Koppelungsposition verschwenkbar an den Seitenwänden befestigt, wodurch sich eine einfach herstellbare Lagerung und Handhabung der Koppelungsvorrichtungen ergibt. Eine einfache Verbindung mehrere baugleicher Systembehälter wird zudem dadurch erreicht, dass jede Koppelungsvorrichtung um eine zu den Seitenwänden parallele, insbesondere horizontale Schwenkachse schwenkbar ist.Particularly preferably, the coupling devices are fastened to the side walls so that they can pivot between a pivoted-in rest position and a pivoted-out coupling position, resulting in storage and handling of the coupling devices that is easy to produce. A simple connection of several identically constructed system containers is also achieved in that each coupling device can be pivoted about a pivot axis parallel to the side walls, in particular a horizontal pivot axis.

Um die Koppelungsvorrichtungen in der Ruheposition platzsparend anzuordnen und zudem vor Beschädigungen zu schützen, können die gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände jeweils eine Aufnahmemulde aufweisen, in welcher die Koppelungsvorrichtungen insbesondere in der Ruheposition angeordnet sind.In order to arrange the coupling devices in a space-saving manner in the rest position and also to protect them from damage, the opposite side walls can each have a receiving recess in which the coupling devices are arranged, particularly in the rest position.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform können an dem Bodenteil oder einem Deckelteil des Systembehälters nach oben über die Oberseite des Deckelteils vorstehende Koppelungselemente angeordnet sein, welche ausgebildet sind, mit den Koppelungsvorrichtungen eines darüber angeordneten baugleichen Systembehälters zusammenzuwirken. Die Koppelungselemente dienen zur Positionierung und Fixierung eines weiteren Behälters auf der Oberseite des Deckelteils und können beispielsweise als Hinterschneidung, Vorsprung oder Tasche ausgebildet sein, welche eine formschlüssige Verbindung mit einem weiteren Systembehälter ermöglichen.In a preferred embodiment, coupling elements can be arranged on the base part or a cover part of the system container that protrude upwards over the top side of the cover part and are designed with the Coupling devices of an identical system container arranged above it. The coupling elements are used to position and fix another container on the upper side of the cover part and can be designed, for example, as an undercut, projection or pocket, which enable a form-fitting connection to another system container.

Besonders bevorzugt ist an den Koppelungsvorrichtungen in der Koppelungsposition unterhalb jedes Koppelungselements jeweils ein zu dem Koppelungselement korrespondierendes Gegenelement vorgesehen, welches zum haltenden Zusammenwirken mit einem gleichartigen Koppelungselement eines darunter angeordneten weiteren Systembehälters beispielsweise als hakenförmiger Vorsprung ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch wird eine besonders stabile formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen zwei derartigen Systembehältern erreicht, welche gleich ausgerichtet übereinander gestapelt sind.A counter-element corresponding to the coupling element is particularly preferably provided on the coupling devices in the coupling position below each coupling element, which counter-element is designed for holding interaction with a similar coupling element of a further system container arranged underneath, for example as a hook-shaped projection. This achieves a particularly stable form-fitting connection between two such system containers, which are stacked on top of one another in the same orientation.

Weitere Besonderheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele anhand der Zeichnungen. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines stapelbaren Systembehälters wobei eine Koppelungsvorrichtung in der Ruheposition mittels eines als Drehknopf ausgebildeten Riegelelements arretiert ist;
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eine Detailansicht eines Schnittes durch den Bereich der Koppelungsvorrichtung von Figur 1; und
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eine Detailansicht eines Schnittes durch den Bereich der Koppelungsvorrichtung von Figur 1 mit der Koppelungsvorrichtung in der Koppelungsposition.
Further special features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:
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a perspective view of a stackable system container wherein a coupling device is locked in the rest position by means of a locking element designed as a rotary knob;
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a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device of FIG figure 1 ; and
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a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device of FIG figure 1 with the coupling device in the coupling position.

In Figur 1 ist eine perspektivische Darstellung eines stapelbaren Systembehälter 1 gezeigt. Der Systembehälter 1 umfasst ein unteres Bodenteil 2 und ein an dem Bodenteil 2 schwenkbar befestigtes oberes Deckelteil 3. Das Bodenteil 2 weist einen nicht dargestellten nach oben offenen Stauraum auf, welcher von dem Deckelteil 3 nach oben begrenzt wird. Das Deckelteil 3 ist über ein an einer Rückseite des Deckelteils 3 schematisch angedeutetes Drehgelenk schwenkbar mit dem Bodenteil 2 verbunden. Um das Deckelteil 3 lösbar an dem Bodenteil 2 zu befestigen und damit den umschlossenen Stauraum sicher zu verschließen, sind an der Vorderseite des Systembehälters 1 zwei nicht dargestellte Verschlussvorrichtungen vorgesehen, welche gelenkig an dem Deckelteil 3 befestigt sind und in einer geschlossenen Stellung des Deckelteils 3 mit dem Bodenteil 2 rastend zusammenwirken.In figure 1 a perspective view of a stackable system container 1 is shown. The system container 1 comprises a lower base part 2 and an upper cover part 3 which is pivotably attached to the base part 2. The base part 2 has a storage space which is not shown and is open at the top and is delimited at the top by the cover part 3. The cover part 3 is pivotably connected to the base part 2 via a rotary joint indicated schematically on a rear side of the cover part 3 . In order to releasably attach the cover part 3 to the base part 2 and thus securely close the enclosed storage space, Two closure devices (not shown) are provided on the front side of the system container 1, which are attached in an articulated manner to the cover part 3 and interact with the base part 2 in a latching manner when the cover part 3 is in a closed position.

Der Systembehälter 1 kann beispielsweise zum Transport und zur Lagerung von Werkzeug und Arbeitsmaterialien für Handwerker verwendet werden. Hierzu weist das Bodenteil 2 bevorzugt einen Bodenabschnitt und vier Seitenwände auf, welche einen nur nach oben offenen Stauraum begrenzen. Es ist jedoch auch möglich das Bodenteil wie den Behälter in der EP 2 703 310 offenbart auszuführen. In dieser Hinsicht wird Bezug genommen auf die EP 2 703 310 , deren Inhalt hiermit in diese Anmeldung aufgenommen wird.The system container 1 can be used, for example, to transport and store tools and work materials for craftsmen. For this purpose, the base part 2 preferably has a base section and four side walls, which delimit a storage space that is only open at the top. However, it is also possible the bottom part as the container in the EP 2 703 310 revealed to perform. In this regard, reference is made to the EP 2 703 310 , the content of which is hereby incorporated into this application.

Zum einfachen Transport des Systembehälters 1 ist an der Vorderseite des Systembehälters 1 ein nicht dargstellter Handgriff angeordnet, welcher durch das Bodenteil 2 oder das Deckelteil 3 gebildet wird. Zudem kann auch an einer Oberseite 5 des Deckelteils 3 ein Haltebügel verschwenkbar zwischen einer nach oben hervorstehenden Position und einer eingeschwenkten Position befestigt sein. In der eingeschwenkten Position kann dieser Haltebügel in einer Griffmulde des Deckelteils 3 versenkt angeordnet sein, so dass der weitere Haltebügel mit dem Deckelteil 3 die stufenlose ebene Oberseite 5 des Systembehälters 1 bildet.For easy transport of the system container 1, a handle (not shown) is arranged on the front side of the system container 1, which is formed by the base part 2 or the cover part 3. In addition, a retaining clip can also be fastened to an upper side 5 of the cover part 3 so that it can pivot between an upwardly protruding position and a pivoted-in position. In the swiveled-in position, this retaining clip can be arranged sunk in a recessed grip of the cover part 3 so that the further retaining clip forms the continuous, flat upper side 5 of the system container 1 with the cover part 3 .

An einer Seitenwand 6 des Bodenteils 2 ist eine Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 schwenkbar befestigt. Ebenso ist auch an der der Seitenwand 6 gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand des Bodenteils 2 eine zu der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 spiegelbildlich ausgebildete weitere Koppelungsvorrichtung vorgesehen. Die bezüglich dieser Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 beschriebenen Merkmale sind damit auch bei der gegenüberliegenden Koppelungsvorrichtung vorhanden.A coupling device 7 is pivotably fastened to a side wall 6 of the base part 2 . Also provided on the side wall of the base part 2 opposite the side wall 6 is a further coupling device which is a mirror image of the coupling device 7 . The features described with regard to this coupling device 7 are therefore also present in the opposite coupling device.

Die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 ist zwischen einer in Figur 1 gezeigten ausgeschwenkten Koppelungsposition und einer eingeschwenkten Ruheposition schwenkbar um eine Schwenkachse an der Seitenwand 6 befestigt. Die Schwenkachse ist parallel zu der Seitenwand 6 und horizontal ausgebildet. Mittels eines nicht gezeigten Federelements wird die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 in die gezeigte Koppelungsposition beaufschlagt, wodurch ein automatisches Verbinden des Systembehälters 1 mit weiteren baugleichen Systembehältern beim Stapeln erreicht wird.The coupling device 7 is between an in figure 1 shown pivoted out coupling position and a pivoted rest position pivoted about a pivot axis on the side wall 6 attached. The pivot axis is parallel to the side wall 6 and horizontal. By means of a spring element, not shown, the coupling device 7 is applied in the coupling position shown, whereby a automatic connection of the system container 1 is achieved with other identical system containers when stacked.

Zur Aufnahme der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7, insbesondere in der eingeschwenkten Ruheposition, weist die Seitenwand 7 eine Aufnahmemulde auf. Die Aufnahmemulde kann auch derart dimensioniert sein, dass die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 in der Aufnahmemulde auch in der in Figur 1 gezeigten ausgeschwenkten Koppelungsposition nicht über die Seitenwand 6 nach außen hervorsteht. Hierdurch kann die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 platzsparend angeordnet und zudem vor Beschädigungen geschützt werden.To accommodate the coupling device 7, in particular in the pivoted-in rest position, the side wall 7 has a receiving trough. The receiving trough can also be dimensioned in such a way that the coupling device 7 in the receiving trough can also be in figure 1 shown pivoted coupling position does not protrude beyond the side wall 6 to the outside. As a result, the coupling device 7 can be arranged in a space-saving manner and also protected from damage.

An dem Deckelteil 3 des Systembehälters 1 sind zudem nach oben vorstehende Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b angeordnet, welches ausgebildet sind, mit der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 eines darüber angeordneten baugleichen Systembehälters haltend zusammenzuwirken. Die Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b sind bei den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen als Aussparungen ausgebildet, welche in einem nach oben über die Oberseite 5 des Deckelteils 3 vorstehenden Verraststeg ausgebildet sind. Zur haltenden Verbindung weist die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 an dem Systembehälter 1, wie auch der nicht dargestellte, darüber angeordnete baugleiche Systembehälter, in vertikaler Richtung unterhalb jedes Koppelungselements 12a, 12b jeweils ein korrespondierendes Gegenelement 13a, 13b auf. Die Gegenelemente 13a, 13b sind zum haltenden Zusammenwirken mit den Koppelungselementen 12a, 12b mit entsprechend korrespondierender Geometrie ausgebildet. In den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen sind die Gegenelemente 13a, 13b als hakenförmige Vorsprünge zum haltenden Eingriff in die als Aussparungen ausgestalteten Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b ausgebildet.Also arranged on the cover part 3 of the system container 1 are upwardly projecting coupling elements 12a, 12b, which are designed to interact in a holding manner with the coupling device 7 of a system container of identical construction arranged above it. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the coupling elements 12a, 12b are formed as recesses which are formed in a latching web which projects upwards over the upper side 5 of the cover part 3. For the holding connection, the coupling device 7 on the system container 1, as well as the identical system container arranged above it (not shown), has a corresponding counter-element 13a, 13b in the vertical direction below each coupling element 12a, 12b. The counter-elements 13a, 13b are designed with a corresponding geometry for holding interaction with the coupling elements 12a, 12b. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the counter-elements 13a, 13b are designed as hook-shaped projections for holding engagement in the coupling elements 12a, 12b, which are designed as recesses.

Wie auch bei der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7 sind auf der der Seitenwand 6 gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand des Bodenteils 2 die Koppelungselemente spiegelbildlich ausgebildet, so dass auf den gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden zwei identische Vorrichtungen zur gegenseitigen Verbindung mehrerer baugleicher Systembehälter angeordnet sind. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine besonders stabile, aber dennoch einfach über die Seitenwände zugängliche und damit lösbare Koppelung der Systembehälter, wobei aufgrund der guten Zugänglichkeit insbesondere bei einem Stapel mehrerer baugleicher Systembehälter gezielt die Koppelung einzelner Systembehälter gelöst werden kann.As in the case of the coupling device 7, the coupling elements are mirror-inverted on the side wall of the base part 2 opposite the side wall 6, so that two identical devices for mutual connection of several identical system containers are arranged on the opposite side walls. This results in a particularly stable, but nevertheless easily accessible and therefore detachable coupling of the system containers via the side walls, with the coupling of individual system containers being able to be released in a targeted manner, particularly when several identical system containers are stacked.

In Figur 1 ist eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform des stapelbaren Systembehälters 1" gezeigt, in welcher eine Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" in der Ruheposition mittels eines Riegelelements 9" arretiert ist. Das Riegelelement 9" ist als Drehknopf ausgebildet. Mittels des Riegelelements 9" kann die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" in der gezeigten Ruheposition lösbar arretiert werden.In figure 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of the stackable system container 1" is shown, in which a coupling device 7" is locked in the rest position by means of a locking element 9". The locking element 9" is designed as a rotary knob. The coupling device 7" can be releasably locked in the rest position shown by means of the locking element 9".

In Figur 2 ist eine Detailansicht eines Schnittes durch den Bereich der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" von Figur 6 gezeigt. Wie dort zu entnehmen ist, ist die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" in der eingeschwenkten Ruheposition angeordnet, in welcher die Gegenelemente 13a, 13b von der Seitenwand 6 weg in die Aussparung 11 eingeschwenkt sind. Das als Drehknopf ausgebildete Riegelelement 9" ist in einer durchgehenden Aussparung 14 in der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" angeordnet und weist an einer Rückseite ein hakenförmiges Element 15 auf, welches eine an dem Bodenteil 2 und insbesondere in der Aufnahmemulde 11 angeordnete Rastnase 16 in der gezeigten Verriegelungsposition des Riegelelements 9" haltend hintergreift und damit die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" formschlüssig in der Ruheposition hält.In figure 2 is a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device 7" of Figure 6. As can be seen there, the coupling device 7" is arranged in the pivoted-in rest position, in which the counter-elements 13a, 13b move away from the side wall 6 into the recess 11 are swung in. The locking element 9" designed as a rotary knob is arranged in a continuous recess 14 in the coupling device 7" and has a hook-shaped element 15 on a rear side, which has a latching lug 16 arranged on the base part 2 and in particular in the receiving recess 11 in the shown locking position of the Latch element 9 "holding grips behind and thus the coupling device 7" holds positively in the rest position.

Das als Drehknopf ausgebildete Riegelelement 9" ist drehbar in der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" gelagert, wobei das hakenförmige Element 15 nur über einen Teil des Umfangs des Riegelelements 9" in radialer Richtung vorsteht. Wird das Riegelelement 9" aus der in Figur 7 gezeigten Verriegelungsposition verdreht, wird die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" aus der eingeschwenkten Ruheposition gelöst, wie nachfolgend anhand der Figur 8 beschrieben wird. Das hakenförmige Element 15 kann sich auch abschnittsweise helixförmig in Umfangsrichtung des Riegelelements 9" radial nach außen erstrecken, wodurch ein einfacher gegenseitiger Eingriff und ein gegenseitiges Verspannen des Riegelelements 9" mit der Rastnase 16 erreicht wird.The locking element 9" designed as a rotary knob is rotatably mounted in the coupling device 7", with the hook-shaped element 15 protruding in the radial direction only over part of the circumference of the locking element 9". If the locking element 9" is rotated out of the locking position shown in FIG. the coupling device 7" is released from the pivoted-in rest position, as described below with reference to Figure 8. The hook-shaped element 15 can also partially extend helically in the circumferential direction of the locking element 9" radially outwards, whereby a simple mutual engagement and mutual bracing of the Locking element 9 "is achieved with the detent 16.

In Figur 3 ist eine Detailansicht eines Schnittes durch den Bereich der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7"gezeigt, wobei die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" in der ausgeschwenkten Koppelungsposition angeordnet ist. Das Riegelelement 9" ist dabei von der in Figur 7 gezeigten Verriegelungsposition in eine Öffnungsposition gedreht worden, was beispielsweise durch den Griffabschnitt 10" einfach möglich ist. In der gezeigten Position hintergreift das hakenförmige Element 15 an dem Riegelelement 9" die Rastnase 16 an dem Bodenteil nicht mehr, so dass die Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" zusammen mit dem Riegelelement 9" unterstützt durch das nicht dargestellte Federelement in die Koppelungsposition gedrückt wird. In der Koppelungsposition sind die Gegenelemente 13a, 13b ebenfalls in Richtung aus der Aufnahmemulde heraus und zu der Seitenfläche 6 hin angeordnet, so dass diese in entsprechende Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b eines darunter angeordneten baugleichen Systembehälters haltend vorstehen können. Die Drehposition der Verriegelungsposition und der Öffnungsposition können jeweils durch entsprechende Anschläge zwischen dem Riegelelement 9" und der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" definiert sein.In figure 3 a detailed view of a section through the area of the coupling device 7" is shown, with the coupling device 7" being arranged in the swiveled-out coupling position. The locking element 9" has been rotated from the locking position shown in FIG. 7 into an open position, which is easily possible, for example, using the handle section 10". In the position shown, the hook-shaped element 15 on the locking element 9" no longer engages behind the detent 16 on the base part, so that the coupling device 7" together with the locking element 9" supported by the spring element, not shown, is pressed into the coupling position. In the coupling position, the counter-elements 13a, 13b are also arranged in the direction out of the receiving trough and toward the side surface 6, so that they can protrude and hold into corresponding coupling elements 12a, 12b of an identical system container arranged underneath. The rotational position of the locking position and the opening position can each be defined by corresponding stops between the locking element 9" and the coupling device 7".

Zwischen dem Riegelelement 9" und der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" kann ein weiteres Federelement in Form einer Drehfeder vorgesehen sein, welches das Riegelelement 9" in die Verriegelungsposition oder die Öffnungsposition vorspannt, so dass wahlweise ein automatisches Öffnen oder Verriegeln beim Betätigen der Koppelungsvorrichtung 7" ermöglicht wird., wenn mittels entsprechender Schrägen an dem hakenförmigen Element 15 und/oder der Rastnase 16 eine automatische Verschiebung beim gegenseitigen Kontakt erfolgt.A further spring element in the form of a torsion spring can be provided between the locking element 9" and the coupling device 7", which prestresses the locking element 9" into the locking position or the open position, so that automatic opening or locking is made possible when the coupling device 7" is actuated . If by means of corresponding bevels on the hook-shaped element 15 and / or the locking lug 16 there is an automatic shift in mutual contact.

Die Koppelungselemente 11a, 11b sind als Taschen bzw. Aussparungen ausgebildet, diese können jedoch auch beispielsweise als Vorsprünge ausgebildet sein. Die Gegenelemente 12a, 12b sind hierbei korrespondierend zu den Koppelungselementen 11a, 11b als Taschen bzw. Aussparungen auszubilden.The coupling elements 11a, 11b are in the form of pockets or recesses, but these can also be in the form of projections, for example. The counter-elements 12a, 12b are to be designed as pockets or recesses corresponding to the coupling elements 11a, 11b.

Neben der Anordnung der Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b vertikal über den Gegenelementen 13a, 13b kann grundsätzlich auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Koppelungselemente 12a bzw. 12b jeweils in der Drehebene der Gegenelemente 13a bzw. 13b um die Schwenkachse 9 angeordnet sind. Hierdurch wird gewährleistet, dass bei mehreren exakt übereinander positionierten, baugleichen Systembehältern 1" die Gegenelemente 13a, 13b des oberen Systembehälters in der Koppelungsposition in die Koppelungselemente 12a, 12b des unteren Systembehälters formschlüssig haltend eingreifen können.In addition to the arrangement of the coupling elements 12a, 12b vertically above the counter-elements 13a, 13b, it can also be provided that the coupling elements 12a and 12b are each arranged in the plane of rotation of the counter-elements 13a and 13b about the pivot axis 9. This ensures that with several identical system containers 1" positioned exactly one above the other, the counter-elements 13a, 13b of the upper system container in the coupling position can positively engage in the coupling elements 12a, 12b of the lower system container.

Um eine Arretierung des Riegelelements 9" in der Verriegelungs- und/oder Öffnungsposition zu erreichen, kann auch eine Rastvorrichtung vorgesehen sein, welche beispielsweise als bevorzugt elastisch gelagerter Rastvorsprung in Form einer Rastkugel oder eines Raststegs ausgebildet ist, welcher in eine korrespondierende Rastausnehmung haltend eingreift. Mittels einer definierten Kraft kann dabei die Rastvorrichtung überwunden werden, was verhindert, dass sich das Riegelelement unbeabsichtigt löst.In order to achieve locking of the locking element 9" in the locking and/or opening position, a locking device can also be provided, which is designed, for example, as a preferably elastically mounted locking projection in the form of a locking ball or a locking bar, which engages in a corresponding locking recess and holds it. means A defined force can be used to overcome the locking device, which prevents the locking element from being released unintentionally.

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

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Stapelbarer SystembehälterStackable system container
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Bodenteilbottom part
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Deckelteilcover part
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Drehgelenkswivel joint
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Oberseitetop
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SeitenwandSide wall
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Koppelungsvorrichtungcoupling device
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Schwenkachsepivot axis
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Riegelelementlocking element
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Griffabschnitthandle section
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Aufnahmemuldereceiving recess
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Koppelungselementcoupling element
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Aussparungrecess
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Hakenförmiges ElementHooked element
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Rastnasedetent
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Innenrauminner space
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Positionierstiftpositioning pin
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Positionieraufnahmepositioning recording
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Halteabschnittholding section
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Spannabschnittclamping section
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Filmscharnierfilm hinge

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  1. Stackable system container (1") with a base part (2), wherein respectively a coupling device (7") is attached on two opposite side walls (6) of the base part (2) for connection with a further system container to be movable between a rest position, in which the coupling device (7") can be brought out of engagement with a further system container, and a coupling position, in which the coupling device (7") can be brought into engagement with the further system container, wherein a bar element (9"), which locks the respective coupling device (7") to be releasable in the rest position, is assigned to each coupling device (7"), characterised in that the bar element (9") is designed as a rotary knob which in a locking position holds the respective coupling device (7") positively in the rest position.
  2. Stackable system container (1") according to claim 1, characterised in that respectively a spring element is provided which forces the coupling devices (7") into the coupling position.
  3. Stackable system container (1") according to claim 2, characterised in that respectively at least one detent (16), which can be engaged behind in latching manner by the respective bar element (9") in the locking position, is provided on the opposite side walls (6).
  4. Stackable system container (1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the coupling devices (7") are attached on the side walls (6) to be pivotable between the pivoted-in rest position and the pivoted-out coupling position.
  5. Stackable system container (1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each coupling device (7") can be pivoted about a pivot axis (8) parallel to the side walls (6).
  6. Stackable system container (1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the opposite side walls (6) have respectively a receiver trough (11) in which the coupling devices (7") are arranged.
  7. Stackable system container (1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that upwardly projecting coupling elements (12a; 12b), which are designed to cooperate in holding manner with the coupling devices (7; 7'; 7"; 7‴) of a system container (1") of identical construction arranged thereabove, are arranged on the base part (2) or a cover part (3) of the system container (1").
  8. Stackable system container (1") according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that respectively a corresponding counter-element (13a; 13b) is arranged on the coupling device (7") in vertical direction below each coupling element (7").
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