FR3021633A1 - CONTAINER COMPARTIMENTE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container (1) comprising a belt (3), a bottom panel (50), the belt being formed of panels (30) hinged together and able to be laid flat and at least one cross (10). ) comprising partitions (14, 16, 18) parallel to the panels (30) of the belt (3) forming compartments therebetween. The container is characterized in that the spider (10) is arranged to be folded flat on the bottom panel (50).

Description

The present invention relates to a container for transporting and storing articles that can be of different sizes.

State of the art It is known to make containers for receiving objects of different sizes. The objects are received in compartments defined by intersecting partitions forming a cross. A case of bottles comprising individual housings for these with an internal cross formed of intersecting partitions is an example. In the case of an American box the brace can be laid flat together with the crate.

The present applicant has set itself the objective of producing a container with compartments, which can be of different sizes. He also set himself the goal of being able to flatten the container and then put it back in volume without having to manipulate the different parts of the container. The operations to move from one to the other should be as simple as possible. Another objective is to make a container the size of a pallet with good ergonomics. Another object is to provide a container with compartments that can be laid flat for empty transport. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 30 302 16 3 3 2 It is possible to achieve these objectives with a container comprising a belt, a bottom panel, the belt being formed of panels hinged together and can be laid flat on the bottom panel, and at least one spider comprising partitions parallel to the panels of the belt forming compartments therebetween. This container is characterized in that the spider is arranged to be folded flat by being folded down on the bottom panel. By allowing the spider to be folded into a flap movement on the bottom panel, the volume of the container is substantially reduced for empty transport thereof. In addition ergonomically it is preferable and advantageous to move a panel or a partition by simply pivoting around a hinge, which is implicit in the case of the operation of folding a panel. Preferably, the spider comprises an articulated bottom flap which is connected by a fastening of the flap to the bottom panel, the spider being arranged to allow its folding on the bottom panel and its flattening while the bottom flap remains attached to the bottom panel. Attaching the cross to the bottom panel makes handling easier.

The spider can be permanently attached to the bottom panel (eg by means of screws, rivets, etc.) or detachably (eg by means of a removable fastening system of the clip type, Velcro®, etc. ., which allows easy and quick disassembly).

Advantageously, the spider comprises an upper interlayer articulated around a hinge parallel to the bottom panel, the height of the spider being lower than that of the belt of the container. In this way, an upper compartment is created between the spacer and the upper edge of the container belt.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the spider comprises a bottom flap, panels articulated on the bottom flap and partitions articulated on a panel of the spider 3021633. The flattening of the cross comprises the folding of the partitions on the crossbar panel, and the folding of the crossbar panel on the bottom door. The ergonomics of the container thus defined is optimal.

Preferably, the spider comprises partitions hinged to two parallel crosspieces between them. Advantageously, the spacer is articulated on a crossbar itself hinged to the bottom flap so as to be laid flat.

The container preferably comprises at least two superposed braces and separated by a spacer. According to another feature, the attachment of the bottom flap to the bottom panel is removable. According to another characteristic, at least one panel of the belt comprises a tilting flap around a hinge parallel to the bottom panel whose hinge is higher than the top of the braces.

The invention applies in particular to pallet containers whose bottom panel has support pads. The invention also relates to a container whose bottom panel comprises a peripheral edge providing a receiving volume of the belt and the spider laid flat. The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, features and advantages thereof will become more clearly apparent from the following detailed explanatory description of an embodiment of the invention. invention given by way of purely illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the attached schematic drawings. In these drawings Figure 1 shows a container with an internal spider forming compartments according to the invention; Figure 2 shows the cross of the container of Figure 1, alone; Figures 3 to 7 shows the different steps of flattening the cross in the container; Figures 8 to 10 show the flattening of the belt on the pallet plate; Figures 11 to 14 show the combination of two superposed braces. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION FIGS. 1 to 8 show an example of a compartmentalized container according to the invention. The container 1 is here with a pallet; it comprises a belt 3 erected on a pallet 5 whose plate 50 forms the bottom panel of the invention. The belt is as is known formed of panels 30 hinged together around hinges 20 perpendicular to the bottom panel. It is wedged on the plate 50 of the pallet thanks to a peripheral rim 52 of the plate inside which it is arranged. This belt includes movable flaps around hinges parallel to the bottom to facilitate access to the contents of the container. Inside the belt is a spider 10.

This brace itself is formed of panels and shutters hinged together so as to be laid flat. In this example, the spider 10 comprises a bottom flap 12 bearing on the pallet plate which is thus masked. On this bottom flap 12 are fixed two vertical panels 14 and 16 parallel to each other and a side panel 18. The two panels 14 and 16 are articulated around hinges along the bottom flap.

Walls 14a, 14b 14c and 14d are interconnected so as to form compartments along the vertical panel 14. The partition 14d is parallel to the panel 14. The partitions 14a 14b and 14c are perpendicular to it and can be folded in two. Similarly, the partitions 16a, 16b, 16c and 16d are connected to each other and to the vertical panel 16 so as to form compartments along the vertical panel 16. The two partitions 14d and 16d provide a central compartment between them and the side panels.

An insert 19 is hinged to the side panel 18 around a hinge parallel to the pallet plate. The tab 19 when folded on the spider forms the base of an upper compartment with the belt. Figures 3 to 7 show the succession of steps of flattening the spider on the plate of the pallet. Figures 3 and 4, the partitions are folded respectively against the two vertical panels 14, 16 parallel to come flat against these two panels. From this position, Figure 4, the vertical panels 14 and 16 can be folded against the bottom flap 12 itself resting on the pallet plate, Figures 5 and 6. It is then possible to fold the side panel 18 down, Figure 7. Note that the spacer can be folded on itself. Once in this position, the belt can be folded back on itself and placed flat on the flat spider as seen in Figs. 9 and 10. For volume setting, the procedure is reversed. It is found that the manipulations are reduced. The spider can be set flat and put in volume without having to extract it from the container. For example, the bottom flap 12 may remain linked to the pallet plate. The succession of folding unfolding steps is performed by 3021633 6 ratio to this fixed plane. Only the belt must be moved relative to the pallet to be folded on the pallet. The bottom flap attachment to the pallet platen may be retained but preferably it is removable, for example a Velcro (Trade Mark) type fastener is suitable. According to a variant there is a second cross on the first to compartmentalize the upper space of the container above the first spider.

Figures 11 and following show the combination of two braces 10 and 20. It is seen that the upper brace 20 is not compartmentalized in the same way as the lower brace 10. In this example the partitions are connected to the side wall 21 in the manner of an accordion. Once folded partitions on the side wall 21, 15 Figure 12, it is folded, Figure 13 on the intermediate panel 19 which acts as a bottom flap for this cross. Advantageously, the side wall is fixed to the insert 19 to facilitate the folding or deployment of the partitions. It is thus possible to access the lower cross 10. This arrangement makes it possible to continue the folding of the lower crosspiece 10.

Other arrangements within the scope of the invention are within the abilities of those skilled in the art.

Claims (11)

REVENDICATIONS1. Container (1) comprising a belt (3), a bottom panel (50), the belt being formed of panels (30) hinged together and able to be laid flat and at least one cross (10) comprising partitions (14). , 16, 18) parallel to the panels (30) of the belt (3) providing compartments therebetween, characterized in that the spider (10) is arranged to be folded flat on the bottom panel (50). 2. Container according to claim 1, the cross comprises a bottom flap (12) hinged, with a fastening of the flap to the bottom panel, the cross being arranged to allow its folding on the bottom panel (50) and its setting. flat, the bottom flap (12) being attached to the bottom panel. 3. Container according to one of claims 1 and 2, the brace (3) comprises an insert (19) upper articulated around a hinge parallel to the bottom panel, the height of the spider being lower than that of the belt. 4. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, the cross comprises a bottom flap (12), panels (14, 16 18) articulated on the bottom flap and partitions (14a 14b 14c 14d, 16a 16b 16c 16d) articulated on a panel (14, 16) of the spider, the flattening of the spider comprising the flap of the partitions on the crossbar panel, and the flap of the crossbar panel on the bottom flap. 5. Container according to the preceding claim, the spider comprises partitions articulated on two cross panels parallel to each other. 6. Container according to one of claims 3 to 5, the insert is hinged to a cross panel itself hinged to the bottom flap so as to be laid flat. 7. Container according to one of the preceding claims comprising at least two braces superimposed and separated by a spacer. 8. Container according to one of the preceding claims wherein the attachment of the bottom door to the bottom panel is removable. 3021633 8 9. Container according to one of the preceding claims wherein at least one panel of the belt comprises a tilting flap whose hinge is higher than the top of the braces. 10. Container according to one of the preceding claims, the bottom panel 5 has support pads. 11. Container according to one of the preceding claims, the bottom panel comprises a peripheral edge providing a reception volume of the belt and the spider set flat.