ES2768600T3 - A stackable box - Google Patents

Abstract

A stackable box (1), which allows transporting or storing boxes of different sizes by being able to be stacked transversely and longitudinally, and basically comprising - at least one body (2) in which equipment can be transported and stored, - at least a cover (3) that allows one stackable box to be stacked on another by means of the geometric figures provided therein, - at least two handles (8) that allow the stackable boxes (1) to be transported and that do not require drilling the stackable box ( 1) during assembly, - at least two recesses (6) that are in the lower part of the body (2) and that prevent the boxes stacked on a lid from moving forward-backward and to the right-left, since they engage with the protrusions (5) provided on the cover (3), and where at least two bands (4) are located on the cover (3), - and at least two protrusions (5) are on the bands (4), which allow stacking, characterized by - at least two recesses combined (7), which are in the lower part of the body (2), the body (2) that includes in its lower part recesses (6) whose depths are greater than the depths of the protrusions (5) provided in the cover (3), - at least one space that is formed, when the body (2) is stacked on the lid (3) so that the recesses (6) and the protrusions (5) are coupled, due to their differences in depth , space that allows the material to be transported to be mounted.

Description

DESCRIPTION

A stackable box

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to boxes of different sizes that can be stacked on top of each other. Today, many products are carried / transported and stored in carrier / transport boxes and bags. It is very important that the products are not crushed, broken or similarly damaged. Additionally, the fact that the products do not occupy much space during the transport and storage procedures is very important in terms of cost. These boxes and bags that are used for transportation and storage are meant to be stackable to reduce the amount of space they take up.

Bumps and undercuts are provided in the transport boxes for stacking and strength purposes. It is important that the suitcases or transport bags do not crush each other and do not fall off during stacking to prevent the transported products from being damaged.

In the prior art, different types of boxes cannot be placed on top of each other when they are required to be stored in the same storage area or transported with the same vehicle and cause loss of space. Also, since high stacking can only be done unidirectionally, boxes (especially tall, thin boxes) can easily fall to one side.

In addition to these, to mount the handles on the boxes of the prior art, the box is perforated and a plate is arranged on the back for connection. Since this process is done by drilling the box, it causes a leak problem immediately or after a period of time of use.

Japanese Patent Document No. JP2004041573 A, an application in the state of the art, discloses a box designed to allow stacking. While such boxes can be used in many fields, they are specifically used to carry, store, and stack musical instruments. The box is provided with a strip-shaped recess for stacking in one longitudinal direction on one surface and a strip-shaped protrusion for stacking on the other surface. The strips are produced by a single mold. Strip-shaped recesses and strip-shaped protrusions can be molded to any predetermined height and width to allow stacking with different types of boxes.

European Patent Document No. EP2238039B1, an application known in the state of the art, discloses a container assembly used for the storage and transportation of products. The first part includes a first stacking pattern, and the second part has an outer surface that includes a second stacking pattern that is different from the first stacking pattern and is configured to mate with the first stacking pattern.

United States Patent Document No. US2006254946, an application known in the state of the art (also US Patent 7,537,119 B), discloses a stackable container according to the preamble of the claim 1 and methods. A container assembly includes a lid part having a plurality of raised first members projecting outwardly from an upper surface, at least some of the first raised members cooperatively forming a plurality of first receiving areas, and a base part attachable to the lid part and forming a containment space. There are recesses and bumps on the box to allow stacking and provide strength. Said recesses and protuberances can be of any size.

Summary of the invention

The aim of the present invention is to provide a stackable box according to appended claim 1, which allows boxes of different sizes to be stacked on the vehicle and transported or stored, and which can be stacked crosswise and longitudinally.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a stackable box on which a handle is mounted that prevents leakage problems.

Detailed description of the invention

A stackable box developed to fulfill the objective of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures in which,

Figure 1 is a view of the stack of boxes having different sizes.

Figure 2 is a view of the lid and body of the stackable box.

Figure 3 is a view of the wheels of the stackable boxes and the insert used in mounting them. Figure 4 is the view of the handle of the stackable boxes and the insert used in mounting them.

Figure 5 is a top view of the stackable box lid.

Figure 6 is a bottom view of the body of the stackable box.

Figure 7 is a view of the stacking section.

Figure 8 is a sectional view of a part mounted on the stackable box.

Figure 9 is a view of the boxes stacked on top of each other on the pallet.

The components in the figures receive the reference numbers as follows:

1. Stackable box

2. Body

3. Cover

4. Band

5. Bump

6. Lowering

7. Combined rebate

8. Asa

81. Handle insert

P. Palé

R. Rueda

A stackable box (1) of the present invention basically comprises at least one body (2) in which equipment can be transported and stored, at least one cover (3) that allows stacking on top of each other by means of geometric figures provided therein, at least two bands (4) that are in the cover (3) and that avoid any deformation in the cover (3), at least two protuberances (5) that are in the bands (4) and that allow stacking, at least two recesses (6) that are in the lower part of the body (2) and that prevent the boxes from moving forward-backward and to the right-left during stacking as they are coupled with the protrusions (5) provided in the cover (3)), at least two combined recesses (7) that are in the lower part of the body (2) and improve resistance, at least two handles (8) that allow transport the stackable boxes (1) and that do not require drilling the stackable box (1) hard Assemble them.

Space saving and secure stacking are provided by arranging the stackable boxes (1) on top of each other. The stacking height can be increased by stacking the first row crosswise and the second row lengthwise. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lengths and widths of the stackable boxes (1) are adjusted to be multiples of 100 mm.

The angles of inclination (at ¹ , as) of the recesses (6) and of the protuberances (5) provided in the stackable boxes (1) of the present invention are the same (Figure 7). In this way, the recesses (6) and the protuberances (5) are intended to be completely coupled to each other. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the angles of inclination (a ¹ , as) of the recesses (6) and the protuberances (5) are 9 degrees. This angle is a suitable angle, which allows the product to be easily located during stacking and prevents the boxes from falling by resisting the impacts and oscillations that act on the boxes.

The depth of the recesses (6) provided in the lower part of the body (2) is greater than the protrusions (5) provided in the cover (3), and there is a gap when they are stacked; and this space allows users to mount other material in the stackable box (1). In some special stackable boxes (1), a metal chassis is arranged inside the box and the materials to be transported are mounted on the chassis by means of connections. The head of the connection member does not prevent stacking thanks to the space formed during the coupling, when the material inside the body (2) is fixed in the body (2) through a connection member. Due to the fact that the patterns in the stackable boxes (1) are the same in all products, it becomes easier to determine the distance between these holes.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the spaces formed after the coupling are 6 mm.

The band (4) provided in the cap (3) moves from one long side to the other and repeats at predetermined intervals / sizes. The bands (4) provide resistance against the loads formed in the cover (3) during stacking and reduce deformation in the cover (3). As the shape of the band (4) is formed from one long side of the stackable box (1) to the other long side, it transmits the loads that act in the center of the cover (3) to the sides proportionally and, therefore Therefore, it distributes the forces that will be produced to the most resistant parts of the box.

In the stackable box (1) of the present invention, there are protrusions (5) in the band (4) that are preferably square and repeat at predetermined intervals. While the bands (4) provide resistance, the protuberances (5) thereon engage with the recesses (6) provided in the body (2) and allow stacking.

The protrusions (5) provided on the band (4) are intended for stacking purposes.

In the stackable box (1) of the present invention, the protuberances (5) can be provided in all the bands (4) or some protuberances (5) in the current band (4) can be annulled for simplicity. These processes that can be performed do not ruin the stacking pattern.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there are recesses (6) in the lower part of the body (2) that have intervals of 100 mm between them transversely and longitudinally (Figure 2). The recesses (6) located in the second, fourth, seventh, and ninth rows combine to form the combined recesses (7). The transport force of the box is improved by this combination. The number of the combined recesses (7) can be increased or decreased. These changes do not ruin the stacking pattern.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there are bands (4) at predetermined intervals in the cover (3) and protrusions (5) in some of the bands (4).

For example, there are protrusions (5) in the bands (4) provided in the cover (3) in the first, third, fifth, sixth, eighth and tenth rows. To receive them, in the lower body (2), recesses (6) are provided in the first, third, fifth, sixth, eighth, and tenth rows along with combined recesses (7) in other sections and provide stacking and strength.

As the size of the stackable boxes (1) increases, the deformation that can occur in the lid (3) can be reduced by increasing the height of the bands (4) and this change does not affect the stacking pattern.

The shape and size of the combined recesses (7) may differ according to the sizes of the stackable boxes (1).

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, when the stackable boxes (1) are arranged on the pallet (P) (Figure 9), the strips can be inserted into the channels that remain between the bands (4) and thus the boxes Stackable (1) on the pallet can be held securely together during transport. Boxes that are connected by pallet strips are also prevented from falling even in the event of vibration and impact from below.

The protrusions (5) provided on the cover (3) allow stacking and have a transverse and longitudinal pattern with predetermined sizes / ranges. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the protuberances (5) and the recesses (6) are produced as squares, however, this shape can have any geometric shape, such as circular or octagon, etc.

Since the bumps (5) mate with the recesses (6), which are located in the lower part of the body (2) and have a pattern that repeats itself at predetermined intervals, the boxes cannot move forward-backward and right -left during stacking. Boxes on top are prevented from falling.

The recesses (6) provided in the lower part of the body (2) are compatible with the shapes of the protuberances (5) provided in the cover (3). Thanks to the compatibility of the shapes with each other, the stackable boxes (1) can be stacked crosswise and longitudinally.

The combined recesses (7) are formed by combining some of the recesses (6) in the lower part of the body (2). This does not prevent stacking and adds additional strength to the bottom base. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said combined recesses (7) have a pattern that repeats at predetermined intervals.

On both sides, preferably the short sides, there are handles (8) for carrying the stackable boxes (1) of the present invention. The handles (8) are located in the lower part of the stackable box (1).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handles (8) are mounted using at least two handle inserts (81). The handle inserts 81 are preferably produced from metallic material and, since they are placed in the mold during the production of the plastic material, they are completely covered with plastic. In this way, leakage problems arising in the stackable box (1) in the prior art (due to drilling mounting) can be avoided.

At the same time, since the mounting can be done from one side, the mounting can be done more easily, the application requires a shorter period of time and can be done without fail since its position is predetermined.

The rivets or bolts used to mount the handles (8) in the systems used in the state of the art can damage the precision instruments placed in the box. With this method, since the back of the handle insert (81) remaining inside the box is covered with a soft material, preferably plastic, that will not damage the equipment; the materials placed in the stackable box (1) are not damaged.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, since the grip part of the handle (8) is covered with rubber, it does not harm the hands when carrying it.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, wheels (R) are provided at the base of the short sides to easily carry the stackable box (1). When the stackable box (1) is placed on the flat floor, the wheels (R) do not touch the floor. When the stackable box (1) is lifted by a single person, the wheels (R) are activated and facilitate their transport. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, by coupling a connecting member as an axle, passing through the center of the wheels (R), with an insert, which is located in the groove of the wheel (R) and serves as a bolt, the wheels are connected to the stackable box (1) and a stronger mounting is obtained.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inserts are used to mount the wheels (R) instead of drilling the stackable box (1) and therefore possible leakage problems are avoided.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the 45 degree beveled structure is applied to the sides of the stackable box (1). By means of this lateral structure, the incoming impact is transferred to the entire side and, therefore, the load is distributed. Additionally, due to the fact that the sides are beveled, the thickness of the sides increases by 10-20% as required by the process, and a stronger structure is obtained.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, radio cavities are provided between the protrusions (5) and the bands (4) in the cover (3).

Stackable boxes (1) with the same and / or different sizes can be stacked at a 90 degree angle to each other. Therefore, the boxes are intended to remain fixed on top of each other without falling over.

Boxes having the same and / or different sizes with stackable boxes (1) can also be stacked crosswise (the length of one box corresponds to the width of the other box) on top of each other. In this case, the predetermined sizes and patterns of width and length of the recesses (6) and protrusions (5) and the predetermined sizes and patterns of width and length of the bands (4) and the combined recesses (7) must be the themselves. It is possible to develop a wide variety of designs of the stackable box (1) of the present invention. The invention cannot be limited to the examples described herein, but is defined in the claims.

Claims (11)

1. A stackable box (1), which allows transporting or storing boxes of different sizes as they can be stacked transversely and longitudinally, and basically comprising - at least one body (2) in which equipment can be transported and stored, - at least one cover (3) that allows one stackable box to be stacked on top of another by means of the geometric figures provided therein, - at least two handles (8) that allow the stackable boxes (1) to be transported and that do not require drilling the stackable box (1) during assembly, - at least two recesses (6) that are in the lower part of the body (2) and that prevent the boxes stacked in a lid from moving forward-backward and to the right-left, since they hook with the protrusions (5) provided on the cover (3), and where at least two bands (4) are located on the cover (3), - and at least two protuberances (5) are on the bands (4), which allow stacking, characterized by - at least two combined recesses (7), which are located in the lower part of the body (2), the body (2) which includes in its lower part recesses (6) whose depths are greater than the depths of the protuberances (5 ) provided in the cover (3), - at least one space that is formed, when the body (2) is stacked in the cover (3) so that the recesses (6) and the protuberances (5) are coupled, due to their differences in depth, space that allows the material to be transported is assembled. 2. A stackable box (1) characterized in that the inclination angles of the recesses (6) and the protuberances (5) are the same. 3. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each band (4) that is in the lid (3), extends from one long side to the other and thus transmits loads that act on the cover (3) to the sides proportionally, thus distributing the forces that will be produced in the most resistant structures and, therefore, avoids any crushing and deformation. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the combined recesses (7) are formed by combining some of the recesses (6) in the lower part of the body (2) longitudinally. 5. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the combined recesses (7) provide strength / resistance against the loads that will be generated in the base when the boxes are transported together or due to an increase in the Pressure. 6. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the stacking is achieved by coupling the protrusions (5) provided in the lid (3) with the recesses (6) provided in the lower part of the body (2). 7. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each handle (8) has a handle insert (81) that is completely covered with plastic when placed in the mold during the production of the box material and that allows the handle (8) to be mounted without drilling the stackable box. 8. A stackable box (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that each handle (8) has a handle insert (81) whose rear part is covered with a soft material that will not damage the stored material. 9. A stackable box (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the possible impacts are carried to all sides and, therefore, the load is distributed and a stronger structure is obtained by applying a bevelled structure on the sides of it. 10. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one channel that remains between the bands (4), channel that allows connection with a strip that passes over it when stacking is performed on a pallet (P). 11. A stackable box (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least 2 inserts that allow the mounting of wheels (R) on the body (2).