JPS6133929A - Knock down type vessel - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a knock-down fixture for storing or transporting items such as clothing, household goods, tools, vegetables, etc. So-called knock-down fixtures, which consist of a kit of parts that are assembled by a user to form a predetermined storage container or display unit, are well known. For example, US Patents 1648025A, 3208406A, 369380
See 8A.

These known containers have certain drawbacks. That is,
Because the components can only be interengaged in a predetermined manner, it is not easy for a user to assemble containers of different configurations using the components. Also, very often the components must be engaged using tools. Generally, known containers must be erected on supports connected to brackets on the floor, for example. One object of the present invention is to provide a storage or transportation container that can be easily assembled into any configuration without the use of tools, and which can be disassembled and assembled into different configurations according to the user's choice. Our goal is to provide the following. Another object of the invention is to provide a storage container that can be suspended from a support, e.g. an O/H head rail, such as a wardrobe clothes rail;
It is also an object to provide a series of brackets useful for this and related purposes.

According to one feature of the invention, it comprises a kit of parts adapted to be assembled into a container, the kit comprising container wall panels having mating parts, the panels being held together by knocks. In down type containers, panel (P)
the edges are in the form of rods (R) and there are separate clips (C) for interconnecting the panels (P), each of these clips receiving one panel edge (R) A container can be obtained which is characterized in that it has two approximately parallel channels (11).

As used herein, the term "rod" refers to any cylindrical article,
By way of example, we mean a rod, tube, tube, etc., which may be of circular or nearly circular cross-sectional shape or of any other shape capable of engaging a separate clip with a correspondingly shaped channel. .

The container may take the form of a bin, box, compartment, closed on all sides or open on at least one side. Most preferably, the panels and clips are made of synthetic resin, but the panels may also be vinyl-coated wire.

According to a more favorable feature, the panel is in the form of a lattice, the bars of the lattice having the same bar shape as the edges of the panel.

Preferably, the length of the clips is approximately equal to the distance between adjacent parallel bars of the grid.

Preferably, each clip has an elongated body with a generally figure-eight cross-sectional shape, the outer wall being rounded, and the web between the channels being shorter and thinner than the outer wall.

According to a more preferred feature, the invention includes a series of brackets, each bracket having a channel-like socket for receiving the rods of the panel and a support for suspending the container, suspending it from the container, and engaging the structure. and an engaging means for engaging with.

In order to provide a better understanding of the invention, the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the different embodiments.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 includes open storage boxes or baskets S that are stacked in a wardrobe or cubicle, the top one being suspended from a rail 10 of circular cross section. .

These rails may be coat hanger rails, shower curtain rails, or any other type of rail. As shown,
Each section consists of a plurality of panels P: a bottom panel PI, two side panels P2 and a back panel P3. Each panel has a flat, approximately square lattice structure of vertical and horizontal bars, and the edges of the panel are bars R with a circular cross-section. The panel is made of strong elastic plastic.
For example, it is made of polypropylene, metal, plastic coated metal, etc. Adjacent panels are held together at the edges with crimp C. Each clip is molded from plastic and is of approximately E-shaped cross-section with two identical channels 11. The length of the clip is equal to the distance between adjacent bars R of the panel. As shown in FIG. 3, each channel 11 has a rounded top surface 13.
The channels are separated by relatively thin and short webs 14. The opening of the channel is slightly smaller than the channel itself. Each channel 11 receives a panel rod,
Dimensioned to engage therewith, the bar is guided into the channel by forcing outwardly the outer wall and snap-fits into the channel. The rod R is received in the channel 11 and is held tightly there, but is still able to pivot relative to the channel, facilitating assembly of the box. The parts for one kit are supplied to the user, and the clips C are snapped into engagement with the rods R on three sides of one panel, which is to become the bottom panel P1. (One convenient method of working is to lay the panels P1 flat on a table or floor surface and snap the edges of one panel into the outer channels 11 of each clip C already attached to the bottom panel P1. ) The two adjacent panels P2, P3 are then lifted vertically and clipped together at their edges. Lift the third panel P2 and clip it to the adjacent panel. It has been found preferable to use two clips C spaced along the edge of the panel to engage each corner of the box. If you want the box to have four sides, repeat this process for the fifth panel.

Boxes can also be connected to each other by engaging the clips C with the panel edges of adjacent boxes.

The uppermost box is connected to a clothes hanger rail 10 by a generally U-shaped platen (Bl).

The intermediate portion 15 of the bracket is shaped to straddle and engage the circular rail 10, each free end being a clip 16, having a thick base 17 and relatively thin side walls 18 (FIG. 4). It has only one channel 11. This channel snaps into a pair of grid bars R of the panel. As shown in FIG. 1, two platens) B1 hold the uppermost box against the rails 10.

In Figure 1, the box contains folded towels and blankets. Because the panels have open sides, the clothes stored in the box have good ventilation.

It's amazing how the plastic panels and clips don't break even if you put something quite heavy inside the box. A box measuring 30cm x 30cm x 30cm can hold up to 10kg.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, platen Bl is used in combination with platen B2 to suspend a tubular rod 19 for hanging, for example, towels, hand towels, neckties, etc. under the box. .

The platen) Bl is inverted and connected at its free end to the side panel P2 of the box Sl by engaging a clip 16 with an adjacent bar R of the grid. Bracket B2 is attached to another box S located near and below the first box.
2 side panel P2. Bracket B2 includes a base 20 with legs 21. A channel 22 is formed on one side of this base and leg and engages with a bar R of the side panel P2 of the box S2, which is located below and on one side of the first box Sl. The base 20 is provided with an upright wall 23 having a reinforcing angled rib 24 and another reinforcing angled rib 25 extending between the lower side of the base 30 and the leg 21 .

The tube 19 has two longitudinally spaced recesses 26, one for tightly engaging the wall 23 and the other for receiving the intermediate portion 15 of the platen B2. These brackets are sized so that the tube 19 is suspended substantially horizontally below the box. In use, the bracket B2 snaps onto the upright rod R of the adjacent panel P2, and the tube 19 engages the wall 23 in one of the recesses 26. The platen) B'1 snaps into the opposite panel P2 of the first box, and the intermediate section 15 enters the adjacent recess 26. The ribs 24 hold the platen B2 and the rod R in engagement.

In the embodiment of FIG. 8, two boxes having common walls are fixed side by side and both are suspended from a rail 10 by three platens) B1. The rod 19 is suspended below one of the boxes S by a pair of platens (B3) shown in detail in FIG. The bracket B3 has a channel portion 11, and an offset portion 27 protrudes from one end of the channel portion, and this offset portion has a size and shape to engage with the rod R at the corner of the box.

The channel portion also has an extension 28 extending into the loop portion 29. A pair of platens) B3 are suspended from both sides of the box by snap-engaging the vertical rods R and the channel portions. Adjacent horizontal bar(s) are in an offset section 27. The rod 19 connects it to the loop part 2
9 and fit into the corresponding recess 26 to fit onto the platen) B3. As shown in FIG. 1O, a small depression 30 is provided on the outside of the loop portion 29 to improve the mutual engagement of the parts.

Brackets B4 are used to stabilize the box(s) against the adjacent wall surface 31.

This platen) B4 has a base 32 which has a channel 11 for receiving the rod R of the panel P. The channel has thick side walls 33 with overhangs 34;
and a thin opposite sidewall 35. The bracket B4 is fixed to the wall 31 with screws passed through the screw holes 36. By using a large number of such brackets B4, even if there is no rail lO, for example, a smooth wall surface 3 can be created.
A box can be attached to 1.

Assemble the bottom panel P1 and the four side panels P2 and attach the rods 19 to the two opposite side panels P2 by means of the plaque B2.
It should be understood that a carrying basket can be created by attaching a handle to the handle. For this purpose, the box can be used to contain tools or toys.

In the embodiment of FIG. 12, a number of separate bracket lifts B5
The box is hung from the wire machine 37 using a wire. The bracket B5 has a web 3 with an open loop 39,40 at each end.
8, one loop having a larger diameter than the other. When using, pass the rod R through the loop 39,
Pass the wire of the shelf 37 through the loop 40.

According to the present invention, a user can make a container of any desired shape from a kit of parts and disassemble it to make another container, and this can only be done by hand. The container can be hung from both internal and external walls, whether fixed or movable, for example from the inside wall of a closet or an office door.

The parts kit is lightweight and not bulky, making it ideal for transportation and storage.

4. Simple drawing explanation FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a stack of storage boxes of the present invention.

2 is an enlarged perspective view of a corner of the box of FIG. 1; FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line m--■ in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line IV--IV in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a rod for hanging a necktie or the like by means of a bracket below the box.

6 is a sectional view taken along the line Vl-VT in FIG. 5. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

9.10.11 shows details of the embodiment of FIG. 8.

FIG. 12 shows the box suspended from the wire machine by brackets.

Claims (11)

[Claims] (1) In a knock-down container comprising a kit of parts adapted to be assembled into a container, the kit comprising container wall panels having mating parts, the panels being held together, The edges of the panels (P) are in the form of rods (R), and there are separate clips (C) to interconnect the panels (P), each of these clips forming a single panel edge ( Container characterized in that it has two substantially parallel channels (11) receiving R). (2) In the container according to claim 1, the panel (P) is in the form of a lattice, and the bars of the lattice are in the same shape as the edges of the panel (R). Characteristic containers. (3) The container according to claim 2, wherein the length of the clip (C) is approximately equal to the distance between adjacent parallel bars (R) of the lattice. . (4) A container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which each clip has an approximately E-shaped cross-section with two parallel channels (11). A container comprising an elongated body, characterized in that the outer wall (12) is rounded and the web (14) between the channels is shorter and thinner than the outer wall (11). (5) A container according to claim 4, in which the diameter of the channel (11) is selected to match the diameter of the rod (R) at the edge of the panel (P), so that each part engage in a snap fit, the edges of one panel being able to pivot within a corresponding channel. (6) A container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in which the container is suspended from an upwardly mounted cylindrical support, for example a clothes hanger rail (10). There is a bracket (B1) for
are adapted to engage with the support (10), each free arm portion being in the form of a clip (16) with only one channel (11), so that the bracket (B1) A container characterized in that it is adapted to engage two bars (R) of one panel (P). (7) In the container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a bracket (B) for engaging the container with a cylindrical rod (19) that is not a support
2, B3) exists, and this bracket (B2, B
3) a clip part with channels (11, 12) adapted to engage the rod (R) of one panel (P) and a coupling part (23, 29) that engages the rod (19); A container characterized by containing. (8) In the container according to claim 7, the connecting portions (23, 29) of the brackets (B2, B3) are connected to the rod (
19), characterized in that the container is adapted to enter into and engage with a pre-formed recess (26). (9) In the container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, one panel (P)
parts (11, 40) for connecting to the structure (31).
, 37) and engaging parts (36, 39). (10) In the container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the clip (C) and the bracket (B) are made of a strong and elastic plastic material such as polypropylene. It is made, panel (P)
is made of the same plastic or plastic-coated wire. (11) A method of assembling a container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising: attaching a clip to a first panel flatly on a substrate, such as a table or floor; place and engage clips on at least three sides thereof, then engage the other three panels with the clips on the first panel, lift the pair of panels among the other panels, clip them to each other, and then 3
A method comprising: lifting a panel of the panel and clipping it to one of the other panels to form a container.