JP2001192025A - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a folding container with a top plate having a hinge of simple structure. SOLUTION: Wall members 1, 2, 3, 4 which constitute a pallet collar 6 are rotatably coupled with one another via hinges 10, 10A, and the wall members 1, 3 are rotatably coupled with the top plate 02 covering an upper surface opening of the container 01 via a hinge 21. The container is constructed so that the pallet collar 6 can be overlaid on the top plate 02 by removing a pivot shaft 10a of the hinge 10A, whereby the container can be folded flat when not in use.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a container,
In particular, it relates to a foldable container.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been adopted a transportation system in which a cargo is covered with a container by a contracted sheet after being put on a pallet, and is transported together with the container by a forklift truck. For example, a container described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-45574 is known.

[0003] In this container, as shown in FIG. 17, a hinge 1a forms a pallet collar 6a with a wall member 2a,
3a, 2a, 4a, 3a, 5a and 4a, 5a
The wall member is rotatably supported by being interposed therebetween. A tongue 14 is formed integrally with the hinge 1a.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, two containers are stacked on a pallet 7, and a lower container can be placed on the pallet 7. The transport of the pallet 7 and the container is performed by inserting a fork of a forklift truck between the pallet plate 8 and the foot plate 8a. The container is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped, but the pallet collar 6a is hinged when not in use.
It is possible to fold through.

[0005]

As described above, in the conventional container, since each wall member is connected via the hinge 1a, it can be folded through the hinge 1a when not in use. Since the tongue body is formed integrally with the hinge 1a to protrude, not only has a complicated structure, but also has a problem that the contents may be easily released because there is no lid.

The present invention is intended to solve such a problem. The hinge has a simple structure, and a top plate (lid) is attached to the container. It is an object of the present invention to provide a container that can be compactly folded when not in use.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided a container having a quadrangular top plate and a pallet color vertically arranged on each peripheral portion of the top plate. It is configured to be superimposable on the top plate and is used as a means for solving the problem.

Further, in a container having a quadrilateral top plate and a pallet color vertically arranged on each peripheral portion of the top plate, the pallet color is replaced with the first top plate of the top plate.
A first wall member connected to a peripheral portion, a second wall member connected to a second peripheral portion of the top plate, a third wall member connected to a third peripheral portion of the top plate, A fourth wall member connected to the fourth peripheral portion of the plate, and a hinge rotatably connecting the adjacent wall members to each other, and the first wall member is formed of a main body. And an interpolating portion attached to the edge portion side that is connected to the second wall member so as to be bent outward. The third wall member is connected to the main body portion and the fourth wall member. The first wall member and the third wall member disposed at a position facing the first wall member, respectively. The main body is rotatably connected to the peripheral portion of the top plate via a hinge to provide a means for solving the problem.

In the above-mentioned container, the hinge for connecting the second wall member and the third wall member and the hinge for connecting the first wall member and the fourth wall member are both provided. The pivot shaft is configured to be removable so as to solve the problem.

Further, in the container described above, each of the wall members of the container is formed so as to be displaced outward from an outer surface portion of the wall member, and is engaged with a lower pallet collar or a peripheral portion of the pallet. A plate-shaped metal tongue having a projecting portion to be fitted is attached to each of the tongues to solve the problem.

Further, in the container described above, the tongue body includes a main body having a substantially planar shape, and a protruding portion integrally connected below the main body.
A mounting tab is formed by stamping and pressing the main body, and a reinforcing bead is formed at the protruding portion to solve the problem.

According to the present invention, when the container is not used, 1 is used.
It can be deformed into a plate shape, and as a result, storage, transportation, etc. are facilitated.

In addition, since the top plate and the pallet color are integrated, only one packing operation is required when packing a container.
In addition, there is little stock space.

Further, the container is composed of a quadrilateral top plate and a pallet collar vertically attached to each peripheral portion of the top plate, and the pallet color is attached to the first peripheral portion of the top plate. A first wall member to be connected, and a second wall member
A second wall member connected to the peripheral portion; a third wall member connected to the third peripheral portion of the top plate; and a fourth wall member connected to the fourth peripheral portion of the top plate. In addition, since the adjacent wall members are connected to each other by hinges, necessary strength can be maintained.

Further, since the hinge shafts of some hinges can be pulled out or inserted, assembly / disassembly of the container can be performed by a simple operation.
And since a general-purpose hinge is used, cost reduction is possible.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a container 01 is provided with a quadrangular top plate indicated by reference numeral 02 and a pallet collar 6 vertically arranged on each peripheral portion of the top plate 02. ing.

That is, the pallet collar 6 includes a first wall member 1 connected to the first peripheral portion a of the top plate 02 and a second wall member 2 connected to the second peripheral portion b of the top plate 02. The third wall member 3 connected to the third peripheral portion c of the top plate 02 and the fourth wall member 4 connected to the fourth peripheral portion d of the top plate 02, and adjacent to each other. The wall members are rotatably connected by hinges 10.

The first wall member 1 is constituted by an interpolating portion 1b attached to a main body portion 1a and an edge portion connected to the second wall member 2 so as to be bent outward by a hinge 11;
The third wall member 3 is composed of a main body 3a and an interpolating portion 3b which is attached to the edge side connected to the fourth wall member 4 so as to be bent outward by a hinge 11. .

Further, the first wall member 1 and the third wall member 3 disposed at a position opposed to the first wall member 1 respectively connect the main bodies 1a, 3a via the hinge 21 to the top plate 02. Are rotatably connected to the peripheral parts a and b of the main body 1a and 3b so that the main bodies 1a and 3a can be superimposed on the top plate 02.

The structure of the hinge attachment member is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a mounting member 23 in which the cut-and-raised protrusion 22 is formed in a circular shape may be provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the mounting member 23 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the cut-and-raised projections 22 may be formed in a wedge shape and provided in parallel.

A hinge 10A for connecting the second wall member 2 and the third wall member 3 (the auxiliary symbol "A" is added to distinguish it from the other hinges 10; the same applies hereinafter), and the first wall. The hinges 10A connecting the member 1 and the fourth wall member 4 are all configured so that their pivot shafts 10a can be removed.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the first peripheral portion 1
The relationship between the length x of the main body portion 1a and the length y of the interpolating portion 1b is as follows: the interpolating portion 1b of the first peripheral portion 1 and the second peripheral portion 2 (the length of the second peripheral portion 2: z ) And (Fig. 2)
(In this case, the pivot shafts 10a of both hinges 10A are detached and separated from the fourth peripheral edge 4 and the third peripheral edge 3), and the second peripheral edge 2 and the interpolating section 1b are maintained. Is folded so as to overlap the first peripheral portion 1 with the hinge 11 so that the second peripheral portion 2 and the interpolation portion 1b just overlap the first peripheral portion 1 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). State), that is, the dimensional relationship is such that x = y + z. This dimensional relationship is an example, and is not necessarily limited to this dimension.

The same applies to the third peripheral portion 3 and the fourth peripheral portion 4. Each of the above hinges is attached to the outside of the container 01 in the assembled state of the container 01 (the state shown in FIG. 1).

When the container 01 is not used, the pallet color 6 of the container 01 is folded and stored as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, both the pivot shafts 10a of the hinges 10A are removed, and then the first peripheral edge 1 and the third peripheral edge 3 are respectively turned around the hinges 21 to overlap the top plate 02. . At this time, the interpolation part 1b and the second peripheral part 2 of the first peripheral part 1 are also the main body part 1a of the first peripheral part 1.
It rotates with it. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the third peripheral portion 3 on the near side is overlaid on the top plate 02.

Next, centering on the hinge 11, the first peripheral portion 1
While keeping the interpolating portion 1b and the second peripheral portion 2 in a straight line (the state shown in FIG. 2), the interpolating portion 1b and the second peripheral portion 2 are superimposed on the main body 1a of the first peripheral portion 1. The same applies to the third peripheral portion 3. FIG. 5 shows this folded state.

A protruding portion is formed near each corner of each of the peripheral portions 1 to 4 so as to be displaced outward from the outer surface of each peripheral portion and engages with the peripheral portion of the lower pallet collar 6 or pallet 7. A plate-shaped metal tongue 03 having a portion 32 is attached to each.

As shown in FIG. 7, the tongue body 03 is displaced outwardly from the outer surface of each of the peripheral portions 1 to 4 below the main body 31 having a substantially planar shape and below the main body 31. And a projection 32 integrally connected through a vent 35, and an opening 35 and a mounting tab 33 formed in the main body 31 by stamping and pressing the main body 31.
Are formed, and a reinforcing bead 34 is
Are formed. A bolt hole may be formed instead of the opening 35 and the mounting tab 33.

When the plurality of containers 01 are stacked, the tongue body 03 attached to the container 01 located above is formed when the plurality of containers 01 are stacked. Engages with the upper end of each of the peripheral portions 1 to 4 of the container 01 located below and functions as a positioning member for the container 01 located above. The tongue body 03 attached to the lowermost container 01 engages with the thick part of the pallet plate 8 constituting the pallet 7.

In this embodiment, the bead 34 is
Three tongues are provided in the longitudinal direction of the tongue body 03, and the beads on both sides are formed longer than the beads at the center, but only two on both sides may be provided. Bead 34 is the vent 3
5 and may be formed by press working at the same time.

With this structure, it is possible to effectively prevent outward deformation of the tongue body 03 caused by the load applied to the tongue body 03. In this embodiment, the hinge 10 (10
A) and the tongue body 03 are separate structures, so that the hinge and / or
Alternatively, the configuration of the tongue body can be simplified.

As shown in FIG. 14, the mounting tabs 33 of the tongue body 03 may be cut and raised, formed in a wedge shape, and provided in parallel.

In the above embodiment, the top plate 02 and the first wall member 1 and the third wall member 3 are rotatably connected by the hinges 21. However, as shown in FIG. , The top plate 02 and the first wall member 1, the second wall member 2, the third wall member 3, and the fourth wall member 4 may be freely engageable. As shown in FIG. 16, the engaging member 25 may be attached to the top plate 02 with a tab 26 that is cut and raised on the upper surface.

Next, the usage of the container 01 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the luggage 100 is placed on the pallet 7 and shrunk by the sheet 101. The folded container 01 is placed thereon. (State of FIG. 9)

Next, the first peripheral portion 1 and the third peripheral portion 3
Is developed downward, and then the interpolating portions 1b and 3b and the second peripheral portion 2 and the fourth peripheral portion 4 are developed (see FIG. 10). Finally, the pivot shafts 10a are respectively inserted into the hinges 10A. Then, the connection between the second peripheral portion 2 and the third peripheral portion 3 and the connection between the first peripheral portion 1 and the fourth peripheral portion 4 are performed, and the assembly of the container 01 is completed.

Another luggage can be placed on the top plate 02, and the second container can be stacked on the first container 01 in the same manner. Furthermore, it is also possible to stack the third-stage container on the second-stage container in the same manner.

After transporting the container 01 to the destination, the container 01 is folded in the reverse order to the above, and is folded into a substantially flat plate shape, and the container 01 is stored and transported. Therefore, when not in use, the storage and transportation of the container 01 can be easily performed. Further, since the top plate 02 functions as a lid, it is possible to prevent the load in the container from falling down.

[0038]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) When used, the container can be deformed into a substantially single plate shape, which facilitates storage and transportation. (2) Since the top plate and the pallet color are integrated, only one packing operation is required at the time of packing, and less inventory space is required. (3) Since the whole shape is square and each corner is connected at a right angle, necessary strength can be maintained. (4) Since the hinge is a general-purpose fitting, cost can be reduced. (5) Since the hinge and the tongue are formed separately, the structure of the hinge and / or the tongue can be simplified. (6) Since the top plate functions as a lid, it is possible to prevent the load in the container from falling.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion of the container according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a first peripheral portion and a second peripheral portion shown in FIG. 2 in a folded state.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state where each peripheral portion is folded.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state where a part of a first peripheral part and a part of a second peripheral part are folded.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the tongue of the container according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a first stage of a procedure for using the container.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the second stage.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a third stage.

FIG. 11A is a front view showing another embodiment of the hinge,
(B) is the same side view.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the hinge.

FIG. 13 (a) is a front view showing another embodiment of the hinge,
(B) is the same perspective view.

FIG. 14A is a front view of a tongue of a container according to another embodiment, and FIG. 14B is a perspective view of the same.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16A is a front view of an engaging member of a top plate of a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16B is a side view of the same.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a conventional container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 01 Container 02 Top plate (lid) 03 Tongue 1 1st wall member 2 2nd wall member 3 3rd wall member 4 4th wall member 6 Pallet color 10 Hinge 10A Hinge 10a Pivot shaft 11 Hinge 12 Mounting bolt 21 Hinge 22 Mounting Bolt a First peripheral part b Second peripheral part c Third peripheral part d Fourth peripheral part

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Tamotsu Yamamura 2-6-8 Tagawa, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi F-term in Keimac Corporation (reference) 3E061 AA05 CA01 DB17 3E063 AA09 CC01 CD03 3E070 AA32 KC03 KC10 QA11 VA21 WH10

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A container provided with a quadrilateral top plate and a pallet color vertically arranged on each peripheral edge of the top plate, wherein the pallet color can be superimposed on the top plate. A container characterized by being constituted. 2. A container comprising a quadrilateral top plate and a pallet collar vertically arranged on each peripheral portion of the top plate, wherein the pallet color is provided on a first peripheral portion of the top plate. A first wall member to be connected, a second wall member to be connected to a second peripheral portion of the top plate, and a third wall member to be connected to a third peripheral portion of the top plate.
A wall member and a fourth wall member connected to a fourth peripheral portion of the top plate, and a hinge for rotatably connecting the adjacent wall members to each other; The one wall member includes a main body portion and an interpolating portion attached to the edge portion side connected to the second wall member so as to be able to bend outward. An interpolating portion attached to the edge portion side connected to the fourth wall member so as to be able to bend outwardly; and a first wall member and a second one disposed at a position facing the first wall member. 3. A container, wherein three wall members are rotatably connected to respective peripheral portions of the top plate via hinges, respectively. 3. The container according to claim 2, wherein the hinge for connecting the second wall member and the third wall member, and the hinge for connecting the first wall member and the fourth wall member,
A container characterized in that any of these pivot shafts is configured to be removable. 4. The container according to claim 2, wherein each of the wall members of the container is formed so as to be displaced outward from an outer surface portion of the wall member, and the lower pallet collar or pallet of the lower pallet. A container to which a plate-shaped metal tongue having a protruding portion engaging with a peripheral portion is attached. 5. The container according to claim 4, wherein the tongue body includes a main body having a substantially planar shape, and a projection integrally connected below the main body. A container, wherein the mounting tab is formed by punching and pressing the main body, and a reinforcing bead is formed at the protruding portion.