ES2851473A1 - Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multi-structural and multi-dimensional box (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Box (100) and assembly procedure from the base (A) with articulated connections (2-2') on its longitudinal edge with the longitudinal panels (B1, B2), on its transverse edge (3-3') with the double action hinge and (1-1') of the latter with the transverse panels (K1, K2), and end parts with articulated connection (4-4'). Functionality of being foldable, of its four panels towards the interior of its cavity; removable and replacement of any of its components; stable stacking, includes reliefs on the back of the base (A) that fit over the cavity panels; folding panels towards the outside of the cavity; Inside inspectable, even if the boxes are stacked, two vertical pins are dislodged from the panel and the cavity is folded outwards; multistructural, for an indeterminate number of panels; multifunctionality, plurality of transport functions, fixed or mobile warehouse, reception of the final product in a robotic end of line. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multi-structural and multi-dimensional box

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The field of application of the invention is the sector of boxes or containers for storage by stacking boxes, transporting products. It is valid for any type of sector, fruit and vegetable, industry, transport, office furniture or temporary home, since any material or object can be transported and stored permanently.

The main object of the present invention is a box that can be folded, folded, disassembled, stacked and its interior inspected even when they are stacked.

It can be manufactured with different materials such as metal, hard cardboard, plastic, resin, wood.

These characteristics make the present invention a multidimensional and multifunctional box.

STATE OF THE ART

A wide variety of boxes are known in the state of the art, made of various materials, such as cardboard, wood, plastic, and of different shapes, used to transport products, manufactured articles, raw materials, etc.

The most common boxes are those that are made up of a flat base and four side walls, which include corner pieces in the shape of a rectangular or triangular prism that are used as a reinforcing element, in the case of documents ES 2641 868 T3 and ES 2694748 T3.

Others such as ES 2341872 T3, use a procedure for the use of the box and its disassembly, this consists of removing the walls of the box, and these are stored in its base.

Other documents such as ES 1038514 U, for the assembly and disassembly of the panels that make up the box, these use fittings close to their periphery that can be attached to each other, like a slide, which allow the assembly and disassembly of the box without the need for any tool.

In many cases, molded polymer containers are chosen for their low weight, rigidity, and long service life. To obtain maximum strength from polymer materials, polymer housings are often molded in one piece. As a result, however, they occupy the same volume when transported empty on the return journey as when they are full on the outward journey. This extremely inefficient use is very expensive.

There are boxes that due to their design characteristics, some are stackable, others nestable, others foldable, removable, etc. Each of them fulfills its function, which is to store and / or transport objects; and when they are not used they are stored in order to occupy as little space as possible.

The present invention brings together in the same invention characteristics such as being foldable, folding of its 4 walls, removable, stackable and inspectable.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a box or container formed by a base and its four side panels, the design of which gives it the following characteristics: foldable, each of its panels hinges towards the interior of the cavity; removable, the parts that make up the box are replaceable, so they can be assembled and disassembled as many times as needed; stackable, the perimeter frame on the front of the base is stabilized by the upper edges of the box panels below; collapsible, each one of the panels hinges towards the outside of the cavity; inspectable, although the boxes are stacked, the panels can be folded towards the outside of the cavity to access the contents inside; multistructural, being able to be conformed by three or more panels. And so, as its procedure for each of the functionalities of this box.

As shown from the present invention, a box of a conventional rectangular structure is provided, with two side panels on the longitudinal edge of the base (referred to as longitudinal panels) and two other side panels on the transverse edge of the base. the base (referred to as transverse panels) articulated each one individually; the cross panel is made up of three main pieces, a central panel (referred to as the whole part) and two side panels (referred to as the end part); a lower and horizontal panel forms the base of the box; Another horizontal and upper independent panel forms the lid of the box.

According to the design of the invention of this box, although these are stacked in multiple rows and columns, the interior of each one of them can be inspected. To do this, the two pins are removed from the vertical edges of one of the panels, once removed, the gripping area of the panel is pulled towards the outside of the cavity and the panel is folded down, with which there is access to its interior; to close, the opposite operation is performed, the panel is folded up, the connections between the transverse panel and the longitudinal panel are tightened, and the pins are engaged.

An important feature of the invention of this box is that it can be used in an automated end-of-line station. By means of an articulated robotic arm, the material can be loaded into the box. Its panels fold down towards the outside of the cavity, thus, the upper area of the base remains free of obstacles; thus, an articulated robotic arm can unload and place the final product on the base without risk of knocking.

Empty the contents of the box without having to overturn it, this is another functional feature of the design of this box, the two vertical pins are removed from one of the panels, the grip area of the panel is pulled, and it is folded outwards of the cavity; for example, the case of a large box or container whose surface is similar to a European-type pallet and we need it to be emptied little by little.

A functional characteristic of its use is given as a mobile or fixed storage medium, for example, in maintenance facilities, warehouses; the formation of sets of vertically stacked boxes joined to others horizontally is carried out, thereby creating a structure of a varied number of boxes.

Since they are multifunctional and allow the opening of a panel, even when they are stacked, they can be decorated as part of the furniture of an office or home.

In a box, as a characteristic of its design and manufacture of each of its components: the longitudinal panels are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the cross panels are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the whole parts are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the end parts are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the axes coupled in the longitudinal panel-base joint are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the double action hinges are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the axes coupled in the joints of the double action hinges are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable; the pins attached to the vertical edges of the box are the same, interchangeable and replaceable; the shafts coupled in the joint whole part - end part are the same, interchangeable and replaceable, the base and the cover are unique.

(a) The base has a flat surface and a rectangular shape, constitutes the bottom of the box and supports the weight of its contents; on both longitudinal edges there is a screed of a certain height, in the upper edge of this screed it includes an articulated connection to the longitudinal panel; at the transverse edges it includes an articulated connection to the transverse panels by means of a double action hinge.

(b) In the lower edge of the longitudinal panel it includes an articulated connection that connects with the longitudinal screed of the base; on both side edges they include a non-articulated connection.

(c) In the transverse panel each end part is connected and articulated with respect to the entire part;

• on the lower edge of the entire part it connects and articulates with the double action hinge; in their lateral edges they include articulated connections that connect with the end part;

• the end part in one of its edges connects and articulates with respect to the entire part, and in the other edge it connects with the longitudinal panel.

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(d) The intermediate piece that connects the transverse panel with the base is called "double action hinge", it is a double joint that connects and articulates, first with the base and second with the transverse panel, thereby achieving greater Angle width when the cross panel is folded out of the cavity.

(e) The shaft is a piece of cylindrical section of a determined length and is coupled in the joint, for example, the shaft is coupled in the articulated connection of the longitudinal panel with the base, which allows folding or folding the longitudinal panel with respect to base.

(f) The connection of the vertical edges is made by coupling a pin, this is of polygonal section and of a determined length. When the edge of the longitudinal panel is connected to the edge of the transverse panel or its end portion, the pins engage thereby forming the cavity of the box.

(g) The lid is a flat piece with reliefs on its front and back that is housed in the upper part of the box.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of the same, it is attached as an integral part of said description, a set of figures where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1 shows a detailed plan view of a possible embodiment of the box, in which the exploded view of the elements according to the present invention can be seen.

Figure 2 shows a detailed plan view of a possible embodiment of the box after a first assembly step according to the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a detailed plan view of a possible embodiment of the box after a second assembly step according to the present invention.

Figure 4 shows a detailed plan view of a possible embodiment of the box after a third assembly step according to the present invention.

Figure 5 shows a detailed perspective view of a possible embodiment of the box after a fourth assembly step according to the present invention.

Figure 6 shows a detailed perspective view of the removable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box, object of the invention. Figure 7 shows a detailed perspective view of the removable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box, object of the invention, with the panels folded down.

Figure 8 shows a detailed perspective view of a possible embodiment of the base and its connections, object of the invention.

Figure 9 shows a detailed plan view of a possible embodiment of the reverse of the base, object of the invention.

Figure 10 shows a detailed perspective view of a possible embodiment of the transverse panel, in which the exploded view of the different elements it contains.

Figure 11 shows a detailed elevation view of a possible embodiment of the articulated connection between the transverse panel and the base, object of the invention.

Figure 12 shows a detailed side view of a possible embodiment of the articulated connection between the longitudinal panel and the base, object of the invention.

Figure 13 shows a detailed perspective view of a possible embodiment of the box, in an intermediate folding situation, object of the invention.

Figure 14 shows a detailed perspective view of a possible embodiment of the box, in the folded situation, object of the invention.

Figure 15 shows a perspective view of a possible embodiment of the box, object of the invention, forming storage structures by means of several sets of stacked boxes.

Below is a list of the different elements represented in the figures that make up the invention:

A = Base of the box

B1 = B2 = Longitudinal panel

C1 = C2 = Integer part of the cross panel

D1 = D2 = D3 = D4 = End part of the cross panel

E = Box cover

K1 = K2 = C1 + D1 + D2 + J1 + J2 = C2 + D3 + D4 + J3 + J4 = parts that each cross panel includes F1 = F2 = Double action hinge

G1 = G2 = G3 = G4 = Dowel, a piece that fits into the connection of the longitudinal panel with the transverse panel and forms the edge of the box.

H1 = H2 = H3 = H4 = Shafts coupled in two types of articulated connections, the connection of the cross panel with the double action hinge and the connection of the latter with the base.

I1 = I2 = Shaft coupled in the articulated connection that connects the longitudinal panel with the base.

J1 = J2 = J3 = J4 = Shaft coupled in the articulated connection that connects the end part with the whole part.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Thus, as can be seen in Figures 1 to 15, and in accordance with the nomenclature adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the box (100) mountable and removable in all its connections, foldable and foldable in its connections, is shown. articulated connections (1-1 ', 2-2', 3-3 ', 4-4'), stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below:

• two longitudinal panels (B1, B2) facing each other, equal, and with an articulated connection with respect to the base,

• two whole parts (C1, C2) facing each other, equal and with an articulated connection with respect to the double action hinge,

• four end parts (D1, D2, D3, D4) equal, with an articulated connection with respect to the entire part (C1, C2) and another connection with the longitudinal panel (B1, B2).

• two equal double-action hinges (F1, F2), with an L-shaped section and a determined length, with two articulated connections, one with respect to the base (A), and the other with respect to the entire part (C1, C2),

• a base (A),

• a cover (E),

• Four equal shafts (H1, H2, H3, H4), of circular section and determined length, in a single piece that at one of its ends includes a recess of material to fit a pin,

• two equal shafts (I1, I2), of circular section and determined length, in a single piece that at one end includes a through hole to which a pin is attached, and at the other, includes an L-shape,

• four equal shafts (J1, J2, J3, J4), of circular section and determined length, in a single piece that at one of its ends includes a recess of material so that a pin can be coupled,

• four pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) equal, flexible, of square section and determined length, with one end ending in an L shape.

In figure 2, the shafts (H2, H3) are coupled in the articulated connection (3'-3) with the double action hinge (F1, F2) with respect to the base (A), and the shafts (H1, H4 ) are coupled in the articulated connection (1'-1) with the entire part (C1, C2) of the transverse panel with respect to the double action hinge (F1, F2).

In figure 3, the shafts (J1, J2, J3-, J4) are coupled in the articulated connection (4-4 ') with the end part (D1, D2, D3, D4) with respect to the whole part (C1, C2), this is how the cross panel is assembled.

In figure 4, the shafts (I1, I2) are coupled in the articulated connection (2-2 ') with the longitudinal panel (B1, B2) with respect to the base (A).

In figure 5, the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) engage at (5-5 ') with the longitudinal panel (B1, B2) and the transverse panel (K1, K2), the cover (E) on top from the box cavity.

In figure 8 the screed (7) is shown at the base (A) on both longitudinal edges, on its upper edge the connection (2 '), on the transverse edge the connection (3').

In figure 9 the accessory accommodation area (9) is shown, and in (8) the longitudinal area of support with the lower boxes during stacking.

Figure 11 shows the detail of the components that are part of the articulated connections (1-1 ') between the entire part (C2) with respect to the double action hinge (F2), the articulated connection (3-3') between the double action hinge (F2) and the base (A), in addition to the articulated connections (2-2 ') between the longitudinal panel (B2) with respect to the base (A), and (4-4') between the extreme part (D3) with respect to the integer part (C2).

Figure 12 shows the detail of the components that are part of the articulated connection (2-2 ') between the longitudinal panel (B2) with respect to the base (A), in addition to the articulated connections (1-1') between the integer part (C l) with respect to the double action hinge (F1), and (3 3 ') between the double action hinge (F1) with respect to the base (A), and also the screed (7) on the edge longitudinal of the base (A).

Figure 13 shows the detail of the cross panels (K1, K2) folded inside the cavity, (C1) and (C2) rest on the base (A), the end parts (D2, D3) folded down and protected from collision in the screed (7) due to the folding of the longitudinal panel (B2), the longitudinal panel (B1) is folded towards the outside of the cavity.

Figure 14 shows the detail of the four folded panels (K1, K2, B2, B1).

The space occupied by the disassembled box is similar to that occupied by the folded box.

Figure 15 shows several sets of stacked boxes, the stacking is stabilized in the longitudinal zone (8) of the back of the base on the edge of the panels that constitute the cavity of the box (100).

Another distinctive feature in the design of this box is the possibility of exchanging or substituting one piece for another.

In another preferred embodiment, it is to implement with an intermediate piece to the joint (2-2 ') with a flat double action hinge, a greater amplitude of rotation angle is achieved between the articulated connection (2-2') of the longitudinal panel (B1 , B2) from the base (A) at least 270 ° (sexagesimal degrees).

Another preferred embodiment is in the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4), these can have different designs, as long as they fulfill the function of closing the edges of the box and that they can be dislodged when the boxes are stacked; thus these, can:

• be made up of several pieces joined together to a certain length, • or, be made of a flexible and resistant material,

• or, be made of a rigid material with a length less than the vertical edge.

Another preferred embodiment is in the type of section of the shafts (I1, I2, J1, J2, J3, J4, H1, H2, H3, H4), and their coupling (1-1 ', 2-2', 3- 3'- 4-4 ') in which these are polygonal to achieve that the panels are removable at certain angles of folding or folding with respect to the base.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

In industrial automation, a multitude of operations are carried out by robots throughout the manufacturing process of the product, thus automation is also imposed at the end points of the packaging line of the finished product, doubts arise when the articles are small in size. The invention of this box (100) allows the loading of the product manufactured by means of an automated robotic arm directly on the base of the box without the possibility of hitting or colliding with the panels of the box since they fold out of the cavity (figure 7). Once the articles have been loaded by the articulated robotic arm placed on the base of the box, the panels (K1, K2, B1, B2) are automatically placed in a vertical position, the pins (G1, G2 , G3, G4) in the articulated connection (5-5 '), and thus the cavity of the box (100) is formed. They can be left in the warehouse stacked to later be transported to their destination.

Claims (21)

1. Removable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) characterized in that it essentially comprises the following elements: • four panels (B1, B2, K1, K2) consisting of two longitudinal panels (B1, B2) facing each other, and two transverse panels (K1, K2) facing each other, a base (A); two pieces that act as a double action hinge (F1, F2), four axes (H1, H2, H3, H4), four axes (J1, J2, J3, J4), two axes (I1, I2), one cover ( E) and four pins (G1, G2, G3, G4); • Each transversal panel (K1) and (K2), consists of an integer part (C1), (C2), two extreme parts (D1, D2), (D3, D4), and two axes (J1, J2), ( J3, J4); • the base (A) that has a longitudinal measure and a transverse measure; on both longitudinal edges it has a vertical screed (7) of a certain thickness and height, on the upper edge of the screed it includes an articulated connection (2 '); on the edge of both transverse edges it includes an articulated connection (3 '); • the two longitudinal panels (B1, B2) include on their lower edge a connection (2) that is coupled at (2 ') of the base, on both side edges it includes a connection (5) that is housed at (5') of each end part (D1, D2, D3, D4); • The entire part (C1, C2) includes on its lower edge an articulated connection (1) that is housed in (1 ') of the double action hinge (F1, F2), on both side edges it includes an articulated connection (4 ) that is housed in (4 ') of the end part (D1, D2, D3, D4); • the end part (D1, D2, D3, D4) includes on one of its lateral edges an articulated connection (4 ') that is housed in (4) of the entire part, on the other lateral edge it includes a connection (5' ) that is housed in (5) of the longitudinal panel (B1, B2); • the double action hinge (F1, F2), in the first articulated connection (3) is housed in (3 ') of the base (A), and the second articulated connection (1') that is housed in (1) of the integer part (C1, C2); • the shafts (I1, I2) of circular section and a certain length are coupled in the articulated connection (2-2 ') and it remains immobilized in its coupling; • the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) of square section and a certain length are coupled in the connection (5-5 ') forming the edges and cavity of the box; • the shafts (J1, J2, J3, J4) of circular section and of a certain length are coupled in the articulated connection (4-4 ') and remain immobilized in their coupling; • the shafts (H1, H2, H3, H4) of circular section and of a certain length are coupled in the articulated connections (1-1 '), (3-3') and remain immobilized in their coupling; • the lid (E) with a similar surface as the base (A) includes on its face a relief on both longitudinal edges that prevents the box that is stacked on it from slipping; and on its reverse side, it includes a perimeter relief equidistant from the edge that fits over the panels that form the cavity of the box (100). 2. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the longitudinal panels (B1, B2) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 3. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the entire part (C1, C2) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 4. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the end part (D1, D2, D3, D4) are the same, interchangeable, and / or replaceable. 5. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the double action hinges (F1, F2) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 6. Removable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the axes (I1, I2) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 7. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the axes (H1, H2, H3, H4) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 8. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the axes (J1, J2, J3, J4) are the same, interchangeable and / or replaceable. 9. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) are the same, interchangeable, and / or replaceable. 10. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the articulated connection (2- 1 2 ') allows the rotation of the longitudinal panel (B1, B2) with an angle amplitude greater than 180 ° (sexagesimal degrees). 11. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the articulated connection (3 3 ') allows the rotation of the double action hinge (F1, F2) with an amplitude 180 ° angle (sexagesimal degrees). 12. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the combination of the articulated connections (1-1 ') and (3-3') allow the rotation of the transverse panel (K1, K2) with an angle width of 270 ° (sexagesimal degrees). 13. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 10 characterized in that the longitudinal panel (B1, B2) folds towards the inside of the cavity and folds towards the outside of the cavity . 14. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the articulated connection (4 4 ') allows the rotation of the end part (D1, D2, D3, D4) with an angle width of 180 ° (sexagesimal degrees). 15. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the transverse panels (K1, K2) from their vertical position are folded into the cavity with a wide angle 90 ° turn (sexagesimal degrees). 16. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the transverse panels (K1, K2) from their vertical position are folded out of the cavity with a wide angle 180 ° turn (sexagesimal degrees). 17. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) at one end end in an L shape. 18. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the material of the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) is flexible. 19. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the pins (G1, G2, G3, G4) are dislodged from the joint (5-5 ') although the boxes are stacked. 20. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that the transverse panel (K1, K2) folds out of the cavity even though the boxes (100) are stacked. 21. Detachable, folding, folding, stackable, inspectable, multistructural and multifunctional box (100) according to claim 1 characterized in that on the reverse side of the base (A) it includes on both longitudinal edges the support area (8) that rests on the edge of the panels that form the cavity of the box (100) that is underneath during stacking.