WO2007012346A1

WO2007012346A1 - Folding supply container

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Publication number: WO2007012346A1
Application number: PCT/EP2005/011950
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hildebrand Embke
Original assignee: Brian Capital Ltd.; Leprich, Christine, Monika
Priority date: 2005-07-27
Filing date: 2005-11-08
Publication date: 2007-02-01
Also published as: WO2007012346A8; DE102005035175B4; DE102005035175A1

Abstract

A folding living, protective, transport or similar supply container is offered which, by folding up or unfolding, can be brought from a useful state with a useful space into a transport state with a reduced useful space, and vice versa, comprising a ceiling, a floor and at least two side walls, specifically a first and a second side wall, composed of individual, interconnected side wall elements which can be pivoted relative to one another about respective horizontal axes, wherein the side walls are rigidly connected to the floor by way of a lower side wall element and the further side wall elements can each be pivoted into the useful space to form a bridge element, and wherein the reduced useful space formed by at least one bridge element is designed to receive and/or support equipment elements, service elements or similar auxiliary elements. Furthermore, a modular container system composed of folding living, protective, transport or similar supply containers of the aforementioned type is offered, it being possible for at least two supply containers to be interconnected via at least one respective receiving element.

Description

"Foldable supply container"

description

The present invention relates to a foldable residential, protective, transport or the like supply container and a modular container system made of the aforementioned containers.

Even in countries with excellent medical care by resident doctors and clinics, there are always major disasters in which extensive medical care on site can save lives and destroyed houses have to be replaced with alternative accommodation at short notice. Ambulances on the one hand and sports halls as emergency accommodation on the other hand are not necessarily sufficient or even optimal solutions.

Natural disasters happen again and again worldwide and (civil) wars take place. Then people need quick medical help and accommodations. Past experience shows that plastic tarpaulins and tents are only of limited suitability for accommodation. Unfortunately, for thousands of people, the aforementioned dwellings represent very long-term and certainly not decent accommodation.

In addition, such emergency shelters have the disadvantage that, in addition to the provision of these shelters, important time passes before the life necessary for them Infrastructure, that means supply facilities, food facilities or also sanitary facilities etc., are installed and made available. This time factor is a major problem, particularly in the case of disasters, since rapid help is often required here.

Metal containers are already known from the prior art and are delivered and installed in the form of small-scale accommodation in disaster areas. However, the existing shape is too large and too heavy to be transported quickly and inexpensively in large numbers. In addition, they lack the possibility of quick, application-oriented flexibility. In addition, there is also the problem of rapid primary care in the form of nutrition, sanitary and medical facilities and logistical infrastructure when using these metal containers.

Foldable transport containers are also known from the prior art, which can be transported in the folded state on site and then set up in the form of emergency shelters. However, these container designs are also based on the problem that it takes too long before functional primary care is achieved.

The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing a foldable residential, protective, transport or similar supply container which allows simple and effective transport to the place of use, flexible use and, moreover, quick, convenient and inexpensive first aid at the place of use.

The present object is achieved by a foldable living, protective, transport or similar supply container which can be brought into a transport state with a reduced usable space and vice versa by collapsing or unfolding from a usable state with a usable space, and vice versa, the supply container being a ceiling, a bottom and at least two side walls, namely having a first and a second side wall, of individual side elements which are connected to one another and can be pivoted relative to one another about horizontal axes, the side walls being rigidly connected to the floor via a lower side wall element and the further side wall elements each being formed of a bridge element can be pivoted into the usable space and wherein the through at least one bridge element formed reduced usable space for receiving and / or storage of furnishing, supply, or similar additional elements is formed.

In addition, the present object is achieved by a modular container system consisting of the foldable residential, protective, transport or similar supply containers according to the aforementioned type.

As a result of the construction of the side walls from side wall elements, the lower side wall element being rigidly connected to the floor, the supply container can be folded together in such a way that a reduced usable space is created within the folded supply container. In this reduced usable space, Transport boxes or similar elements are stored, which guarantee that residents are given first aid after setting up the supply container. In addition, it is also possible to store medical devices or other equipment in the reduced usable space during transport so that they can also be used immediately after the supply container has been set up or unfolded.

In addition, it is of course also possible to store and accommodate furnishing elements such as beds, cupboards, sanitary facilities etc. in the reduced usable space. For example, it is conceivable to set up a sanitary area in the supply container, which is arranged so that any fixed furnishings, such as a shower tray, a toilet seat or a sink, are stored in the reduced usable space formed by the bridge elements when the supply container is folded up.

In this way, it is possible to provide a fully equipped supply container that can be folded together with the elements necessary for initial care, such as medical devices, logistics elements or even food, etc., and after transport on site in a simple manner Usable state can be unfolded. In addition, because of its reduced transport volume, the supply container according to the invention is inexpensive and can be transported in large numbers, and is immediately ready for use after delivery and unfolding, without the need for lengthy additional measures.

Preferably, at least the first side wall of the supply container has at least three side wall elements, namely an upper side wall element middle side wall element and the lower side wall element, which are designed such that in the pivoted state, the middle side wall element forms a bridge platform element and the upper side wall element forms a bridge pillar element of the bridge element which is supported on the floor with a free end. A bridge element designed in this way guarantees the statically stable mounting of the folded first side wall in the transport state. A bridge element is formed by the side wall elements, each pivoted inwards into the usable space, which encloses a reduced usable space, which allows the aforementioned tasks of storing and accommodating furnishing, supply or similar additional elements.

The lower side wall element and the upper side wall element are preferably designed such that there is a horizontal course of the middle side wall element, that is to say the bridge platform element, with respect to the floor. In this way, the remaining side walls of the supply container can be stored on the bridge platform element parallel to the surface. Of course, however, it is also conceivable to design the upper side wall element and the lower side wall element in such a way that the bridge platform element in the pivoted state extends, for example, at an obtuse angle to the floor. The resulting wedge shape can then be compensated for, for example, by specially designed transport boxes, which are used, for example, to additionally accommodate food or medical supplies, etc. The congruent design of these transport boxes to form a wedge-shaped bridge element prevents the transport boxes from slipping out of their storage positions during transport.

Preferably, the lower side wall element of the first side wall is lower than the lower side wall element of the second and each further side wall. In this way it is possible to fold up the supply container step by step, starting with the first side wall, and then each subsequent side wall can then be supported on the bridge element formed by the first side wall. In particular in the case of side walls which are arranged at a certain angle to one another, for example over a corner, this different height configuration of the lower side wall elements is important in order to enable the individual side walls to be folded together. In the case of opposing walls, on the other hand, it is also possible to design the lower side wall elements of the same height if the adjoining middle or upper side wall elements either have a corresponding height or, in turn, can be folded down several times in order to avoid superimposing the opposite side walls.

Preferably, the second side wall and further side walls each have at least two side wall elements, namely an upper side wall element and the lower side wall element, which are designed such that they can be at least partially stored on the bridge platform element of the first side wall or further bridge platform elements in the pivoted state. As previously mentioned, this design allows the side walls of the

Supply container, depending on the design of the second and further side walls, a flush mounting of the folded side wall elements or the formation of further bridge elements with additional reduced usable space is possible, then the corresponding side wall, which forms the additional bridge element, preferably with a total of three or more side wall elements is trained.

Depending on the version, a different need for usable space for the transport condition can be created. Of course, it is also conceivable to store additional wall, ceiling, or floor elements or similar additional elements etc. between the individual pivotable side walls during transport, which can then be used for further use when the container is set up, as will be explained in more detail below becomes. In order to provide these useful spaces for storing the aforementioned additional elements, for example the lower side wall element of the second side wall can be increased by the thickness of the additional element to be stored, so that the additional element is placed on the bridge element formed by the first side wall and then covered by the pivoted second side wall , which then lies flush on the additional element.

The side walls preferably have carrier elements which can each be detached from at least one side wall element of the corresponding side walls. In this way it is possible to separate the load-diverting static system of the side walls from the individual side wall elements and thus to produce cheaper and easier-to-use side walls. In addition, this support design enables the ceiling to be supported while the side wall elements are pivoted or, as will be explained in more detail below, exchanged. The carrier elements are preferably designed according to the axes along which the side wall elements are pivoted, so that they can be folded together with the respective side wall elements. Appropriate stabilization is then required Locking mechanisms are provided on the carrier elements, which prevent undesired folding.

Preferably, the ceiling and / or the floor also have such support elements and interchangeably or removably mounted ceiling or floor elements. The same advantages in terms of static stability apply here as were previously mentioned with regard to the side walls. In addition, of course, the design of interchangeable or removable ceiling or floor elements, depending on the application requirement, allows the ceiling or floor elements to be left out or to be configured as required. If, for example, the supply container is to be used as a living container, corresponding ceiling or floor elements can be inserted into the support elements. The same applies to the use of the supply container as a medical, sanitary, or also as a prison container or military protective container.

At least one side wall preferably has at its upper end at least one bearing element which is pivotally engaged with a sliding element which can be displaced along the ceiling. This sliding element is preferably mounted in a guide rail and displaceable via at least one, in particular central drive device. In this way, by moving the sliding element, the side wall coupled to it can be pivoted and at the same time the ceiling can be lowered in this area. If at least two, in particular opposite, side walls are formed in this way, a lowered ceiling level can be achieved, which either runs flush with the previously folded-in other side walls, which at least support the first bridge element, or a lowered ceiling level that is spaced apart from them to create additional reduced usable space.

A central drive device is preferably used to drive this “lowering mechanism”, so that all sliding elements can be displaced, in particular simultaneously, from a central position. The connection of the sliding elements to the central drive device is known, for example, from the prior art achieved by means of spindle drives in the form of worm gears or also by means of cable pulls or hydraulic cylinders In addition to this central drive device, a further reserve drive device is preferably also provided in order to lower or raise and thus unfold and thus also in the event of failure of the central drive device To be able to fold the supply container. In addition, it is conceivable to provide additional starting points for lifting mechanisms on the supply container. These additional lifting mechanisms are necessary, for example, if there is no possibility to operate the central drive device on site or if, for example when the supply container is designed as a specially protected military container, the individual elements of the supply container are so heavy that additional lifting force is required. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the engagement between the sliding element and the drive device can be decoupled.

The bearing element of the side wall is preferably arranged on the carrier element. This arrangement allows the side wall elements to be pivoted, which are then released from the support element without lowering the ceiling. In this way it is possible, for example, to store additional transport goods etc. in the space between the pivoted side wall elements and the ceiling after the corresponding side wall elements have been pivoted. In addition, this embodiment also increases the reduced usable space formed by a ceiling that is not completely lowered, since space is lost only in the area of the support elements due to their inclined position.

Another advantage of the supply container described above is that the rigid construction of the lower side wall elements reduces the length of the pivotable upper side wall elements that support the ceiling, so that when the side wall elements are pivoted, the stable storage of the ceiling remains guaranteed. Especially with opposite side walls it would otherwise lead to unstable storage if the bearing elements of the opposite side walls move towards each other.

In addition, when lowering the ceiling, it is not necessary to explicitly support the side walls on bridge elements underneath, as these are coupled to the ceiling at their free ends. A self-supporting design of the pivoted side walls is also possible here.

The supply container preferably has at least one receiving element, for in particular displaceably fastening supply, furnishing or similar additional elements and / or for fastening further ceiling, floor, side walls or similar elements and / or at least one further supply container and / or of transport elements for transporting the Supply containers. For example, locking rails, threaded bushings, hook elements or tongue and groove systems as well as all other receiving elements known from the prior art are conceivable here. The individual receiving elements used on the supply container are preferably identical, so that all of the above-mentioned additional elements etc. can be exchanged in a modular manner and attached to almost all positions of the supply container at which receiving elements are provided. On the outside of the supply container, receiving elements are preferably provided for mounting transport elements, for example in order to implement the supply container by means of lifting tools. In addition, however, receiving elements are also conceivable which enable the supply container to be connected to transport devices, for example trucks, rail vehicles or floating platforms. It is also conceivable, for example, to form a buoyant supply container and combine it to form larger buoyant complexes. In addition, the receiving elements are used, for example, to connect additional ceilings or floors, galleries, stairs or bridge elements, for example to connect several containers to one another. Of course, however, it is also possible to arrange the receiving elements in such a way that a plurality of supply containers can be coupled directly to one another, for example in order to form larger supply container complexes. By means of these receiving elements, it is possible to attach additional ceiling, floor and side walls etc. to the outside of the supply container, for example to create additional covered etc. usable space between two adjacent containers, as well as additional partition walls arranged correspondingly in the interior etc. to be arranged removable. Furthermore, it is possible to attach appropriate military protective devices by means of the receiving elements, in order to provide a military container that can be protected, for example.

Another advantage of these receiving elements is the possibility of modularly attaching furnishings or supply elements to the container and thus adapting the supply container to the respective conditions of use. For example, cupboards or beds can be attached to the support elements when the supply container is used as a living container. Furthermore, it is possible to use these receptacle elements to attach appropriate wall cladding and protective cladding to the container, which of course can be replaced at any time, for example the simple conversion of a living container into one enable medical supply container or a military protective container.

These receiving elements can preferably be covered by corresponding facing elements in order to improve the overall visual impression and also to prevent the receiving elements from becoming dirty and damaged.

Preferably, at least one side wall and / or at least one side wall element and / or the ceiling and / or the floor is at least provided with a recess in which a window element, a door element, a supply element, a cover element, a connecting element or a similar additional element can be detachably inserted is. These recesses increase the flexibility of the supply container significantly, since different elements can be used in the recess as required. For example, it is possible to use a veneer element instead of a window if the supply container is to be converted into a storage container instead of a living container. These recesses can only be arranged on one side of the walls, etc. to allow, for example, the assembly of cabinets, etc., or also the direct storage of stored goods, for example weapons for military use. Of course, door elements etc. can also be used here. In addition, as previously mentioned, the receiving recess can be formed continuously from the inside to the outside of the supply container, so that window elements and door elements can be used, among other things. The coupling of two supply containers designed with corresponding recesses is also easy to implement in this way. If the receptacle recesses are arranged in such a way that they lie in the area of the reduced useful space of the folded supply containers, appropriate drawers or loading flaps can also be provided which allow the reduced useful space to be loaded from the outside.

At least one side wall and / or one side wall element and / or the ceiling and / or the bottom of the supply container is preferably designed as a modularly exchangeable or removable element. In this way, changes can be made to the supply container structure before delivery or on site. If, for example, two containers are to be coupled to form a large container, the modular side walls can be removed or otherwise positioned at any time. In addition, of course, the modular structure allows simpler Repair measures, since only the defective element has to be moved instead of the entire supply container.

The modularly exchangeable or removable element preferably has at least one integrated or preinstalled supply, furnishing or similar additional element which is matched to a particular type of use, in particular a living, sleeping, sanitary, medical supply or military element Protective device. Modular elements equipped in this way make it easy to equip the

Supply containers according to the planned type of use or the rapid conversion of existing supply containers into supply containers of other use categories. The modular elements designed in this way can then be easily integrated into the supply container if required.

The necessary supply lines, for example for electricity, sanitary or medical care, are preferably already integrated in the supply container. In addition, it is conceivable to provide corresponding connection elements which, on the one hand, allow the quick and easy connection of new module elements, but on the other hand, for example, also enable the connection of external devices inside and outside the supply container and their rapid integration into the container infrastructure. All connection and line devices known from the prior art are conceivable here. In addition, it is of course also possible to integrate complete cable duct systems or similar cable routing systems in the supply container.

A receiving recess is preferably provided between two adjacent side walls, which extends in particular from the floor to the ceiling, in particular for receiving a removable door element. The advantage of this embodiment lies in the fact that, particularly in the case of very large side walls, the division thereof guarantees simplified handling of the individual side walls. In addition, such a recess for recording also enables the use of lifting tools in the interior of the supply container. In addition, it has been found that door elements in particular are subject to heavy loads during transport, and these door elements are often warped. This is prevented by removing the door element before collapsing the side walls, the removed door elements being stowable in a simple manner in the reduced usable spaces formed. Instead of door elements, intermediate elements can of course also be used the receptacle recess are used, which connect the divided side walls again after unfolding.

According to the invention, the above-mentioned object is also achieved, as previously mentioned, by a modular container system with containers of the type described above. At least two supply containers can be connected via at least one receiving element arranged on each container, so that larger container and supply complexes can be formed by appropriate arrangement of the supply containers, the use of different containers specializing in different usage categories being conceivable here. By using additional side wall elements, side walls, floors, ceilings and similar additional elements, container complexes can be formed in an almost unlimited size, which completely meet the prevailing requirements or can also be adapted on site. The supply containers are of course not only stackable and connectable next to each other, but also one above the other.

Preferably, the receiving elements are arranged in a fixed grid dimension on the supply containers or on their elements and on the additional wall, ceiling, floor, supply, furnishings, or similar additional elements, so that all elements at almost any position and can be arranged in any conceivable way in the container complex.

The modular container system preferably has an assembly device for, in particular, automated collapsing or unfolding of the supply containers. This assembly device can be, for example, an assembly hall or else a mobile assembly vehicle. The supply container is transported into the area of this assembly device and then automatically folded or unfolded by appropriate assembly means and then transported on. It is also possible here that any foldable or slidable furnishing, supply or additional elements, such as beds, sinks, cupboards, etc., are also automatically folded together. Here, for example, remote-controlled trigger mechanisms, spring systems or cable pull systems are conceivable. The integration of this assembly device in the modular container system crucially guarantees the quick provision of the foldable supply container if necessary.

Further embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims. The invention is described below using an exemplary embodiment which is explained in more detail with reference to the figures. Here show:

Figure 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment of the supply container according to the invention.

Fig. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of Fig. 1;

3 shows a further side view of the embodiment from FIG. 1

Fig. 4 shows a cross section along the section line IV - IV shown in Fig. 3

From the embodiment from Fig. 1;

5 shows a cross section along the section line V - V shown in FIG

Embodiment of Fig. 1;

6 to 11 a cross section corresponding to FIG. 4 in different folding stages of the embodiment from FIG. 1;

Fig. 12 is a cross section along the section line XII - XII shown in Fig. 4

From the embodiment from Fig. 1;

FIG. 13 is a cross section corresponding to FIG. 12 of the embodiment

1 to illustrate a ceiling lowering; and

14 is a bottom view of a ceiling of the embodiment from FIG. 1.

In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same and equivalent parts.

1 shows an isometric illustration of a first embodiment of the supply container 1 according to the invention. The supply container 1 is designed here as a rectangular container and comprises a base 8, a ceiling 6 and four, side walls 10, 20, 20 ', 70, 80, which between the floor 8 and the ceiling 6 are substantially vertical. In order to be able to fold or unfold the supply container 1, the side walls 10, 20, 20 ', 70, 80 are of modular construction and have individual side wall elements 22, 24, 26, 72, 76 which are pivotally connected to one another. In addition, the second side wall 20, 20 'has a door element 54 which extends from the floor 8 to the ceiling 6 and can be removed before the side wall 20, 20' is folded. In this way, on the one hand, simple handling of the partial side walls 20, 20 ', which are reduced in size, is achieved, and, on the other hand, warping of the door during transport is avoided. In addition to the side wall elements 72, 76 (the side wall elements of the side wall 80 are not shown here), the side walls 70, 80 have support elements 71, 71 ', which, as will be shown below, simplify, inter alia, lowering the ceiling 6. The support elements 71, 71 'are in turn designed to be pivotable in accordance with the dimensions of the side wall elements 72, 76 connected to them, a lower support part element 73; 73' being designed in accordance with the dimensions of the lower side wall element 72. The ceiling 6 has a frame made of support elements 56, in which a ceiling element 57 is detachably inserted.

2 and 3 show side views of the embodiment of the supply container 1 shown in FIG. 1. The first and second side walls 10 are shown; 20, 20 ', the second side wall 20, 20' being divided by a receiving recess 50 ", so that two independent partial side walls 20, 20 'are formed. As previously mentioned, a door element 54 is inserted into this receiving recess 50", that includes a skylight element 55 that can be either translucent or opaque. In addition, further receiving cutouts 50, 50 'are provided in the first and second side walls 10, 20, 20', which are used here for receiving window elements 52, 52 '. However, instead of the window elements 52, 52 'in the recesses 50, 50' also opaque wall cladding dementia or coupling elements can be arranged, which for example connect two adjacent supply containers to each other, for example to enable a closed connection between the two supply containers in a hygiene complex. Of course, however, it is also possible to use corresponding supply elements, for example medical devices or cabinet elements, in these receiving recesses 50, 50 '.

Furthermore, the side walls 70, 80 are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, which close the supply container at its end faces in the form of front end walls. According to the invention, the second side wall 20, 20 ′ has a lower side wall element 22, a middle side wall element 24 and an upper side wall element 26, which are connected to one another in an articulated manner. The upper sidewall element 26 and the middle one Side wall element 24 can be pivoted in the direction of a usable space (see FIG. 4) in order to fold the supply container 1 about the pivot axes (aa or bb). The lower side wall element 22, on the other hand, is rigidly connected to the bottom 8 and the lower support part elements 73, 73 ', 83' (see FIGS. 1 and 12) of the end side walls 70, 80. This rigid connection serves, among other things, to transfer the load when the side wall elements are pivoted or when the ceiling 6 is lowered (see FIG. 13) into the floor 8.

Just like the second side wall 20, 20 'in FIG. 2, the first side wall 10 in FIG. 3 is constructed from a plurality of side wall elements 12, 14, 16. This is a lower side wall element 12, a middle side wall element 14 and an upper side wall element 16, which are designed corresponding to the side wall elements 22, 24, 26 from FIG. 2. In this case, the middle side wall element 14 and the upper side wall element 16 can be pivoted about pivot axes a'-a 'and b'-b' in the direction of the useful space 2 (see FIG. 4). In order to enable the pivoting of the side walls 10, 20, 20 ', the upper side wall elements 16, 26, etc. detachably attached to the ceiling 6.

FIG. 4 shows a cross section through the embodiment of the supply container 1 from FIG. 1 along the line IV-IV shown in FIG. 3. The bottom 8, the ceiling 6 and the elementary first and second side walls 10, 20 are shown again. To transport the supply container 1, in this embodiment 6 receiving elements 32, 32 'are provided on the ceiling, in which transport elements 42, 42' are integrated. These are transport eyelets which enable the supply container 1 to be moved or loaded. Of course, it is also possible to arrange these receiving elements 32, 32 'on the floor 8 or on any other element of the supply container 1. For example, in the case of an arrangement on the floor 8, the connection to a transport module is conceivable, for example in order to transform the supply container 1 into a mobile supply container 1. Furthermore, with an appropriate arrangement of the receiving elements 32, 32 ', the installation of additional ceiling, wall, or similar additional elements, such as stairs, galleries, railings, etc., is possible. The geometrically different design of the individual side wall elements 12, 14, 22, 24 is significant in FIG. 4, the lower side wall element 12 of the first side wall 10 being lower than the lower side wall element 22 of the second side wall 20. On the side walls 10, 20 and on the floor 8 1 Vers orgungs demente 46, 47, 48 are arranged in the utility space 2 of the supply container. This is an example of a shower tray 46 which is provided on the floor 8, a wash basin 47 and a toilet seat 48. The wash basin 47 is designed here as a foldable wash basin 47 and can be folded against the central side wall element 14 when not in use so that the space gained can be used for showering. In this embodiment, these supply and sanitary elements 46, 47, 48 are firmly screwed to the side walls 10, 20 or the floor 6. However, it is of course also possible to provide corresponding receiving elements (see FIG. 5) in order to detachably or displaceably attach the aforementioned sanitary elements 46, 47, 48 in the supply container 1.

FIG. 5 shows a further cross section through the embodiment from FIG. 1 along the line V - V shown in FIG. 3. Here is shown a living area of the supply container 1, which dements different furnishing elements 40, 40 ', 40 ", 44 contains, which are detachably and possibly displaceably attached to the side walls 10, 20 via corresponding receiving elements 30, 30. The receiving elements 30, 30 'are designed here as latching rails which run from the floor 8 to the ceiling 6 on the side walls 10, 20 and divided according to the side wall elements (see FIG. 4) and can thus also be pivoted together with the side wall elements 12, 14, 16, 22, 24, 26. The furnishings are purely exemplary fold-away beds 40, 40 ', 40 ", which can be folded against the side wall 10 when not in use. A cabinet element 44 is arranged on the side wall 20 and can also be folded against the side wall 20 when not in use.

6 to 11 show a cross section corresponding to the cross section from FIG. 4, different folding stages of the supply container 1 according to the invention being shown here. For the sake of simplicity, however, the representation of the end wall 70 lying behind it and its support elements 71, 71 'or wall elements 72, 76 (see FIG. 12) has been omitted.

6 shows a cross section of the supply container 1 in the use state, comprising the base 8, the ceiling 6 and the two first and second side walls 10, 20. The supply container 1 and in particular the side walls 10, 20 are designed such that they are folded up step by step can be. By the uppermost side wall element 16 and the middle side wall element 14 in the direction of Usable space 2 are designed to be pivotable, a bridge element 15 is formed, the middle side wall element 14 forming a bridge platform element and the upper side wall element 16 forming a bridge pier element. The upper side wall element 16 is designed in such a way that after the middle side wall element 14 has been pivoted, it has a free end 17 which abuts the bottom 8, which results in a statically stable mounting in the form of the bridge element 15. This encloses a reduced usable space 4 which serves for the storage of transport, supply, or similar additional elements, or also, as here, allows the shower tray 46 and the folded wash basin 47 (see FIG. 4) to be accommodated. In this embodiment, the lower side wall element 22 of the second side wall 20 is slightly higher than the lower side wall element 12 of the first side wall 10. In this way, the middle side wall element 24 pivoted in the direction of the useful space 2 and the pivoted upper side wall elements 26 make another bridge element 25 The upper side wall element 26 is supported with a free end 27 on the horizontally arranged middle side wall element 14, a bridge platform element, of the first side wall 10.

Also in the reduced usable space 4 'formed by the second bridge element 25, additional supply dementia etc. can now be stored or, as in this case, furnishings can be accommodated. In this embodiment, the usable space is defined so that it accommodates the toilet seat 48 shown in FIG. 4.

11 finally shows the embodiment of the supply container 1 from FIG. 1 in the fully collapsed state, the ceiling 6 here being lowered onto the previously folded first and second side walls 10, 20. The exact process of lowering the ceiling is discussed in detail in FIGS. 12 to 14. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that between the ceiling 6 and the bridge element 25 in FIG. 11, the folded end wall 70, consisting of support elements 71, 71 'and the upper side wall element 76, can be seen. The reduced usable space 4 "formed by the ceiling 6 and the two bridge elements 15, 25 can in turn be used to accommodate additional elements or similar supply elements. It is clear that the supply container 1 according to the invention provides a system that is simple can be reduced to a transport state and still offers the option of having furnishings or supply elements etc. installed or stored for initial care so that it can be quickly assembled at the place of use in order to be fully functional and self-sufficient immediately after installation. 12 and 13 explain the folding in of the remaining side walls or front side walls 70, 80 and the lowering of the ceiling 6. As previously mentioned, these front side walls 70, 80 are constructed in several parts and comprise support elements 71 ', 81' and side wall elements 72 connected to them, 76; 82, 86. To fold these side walls 70, 80, the side wall elements 76, 86 are designed to be pivotable in the direction of the useful space 2. In this embodiment, the lower side wall elements 72, 82 are so high that the pivoted upper side wall elements 76, 86 lie flush on the previously folded-in second side wall 20 or on the bridge element 25 formed thereby. While the upper side wall elements 76, 86 are folded away, the carrier elements 71 ', 81' of the side walls 70, 80 continue to carry the ceiling 6.

In order to enable the ceiling 6 to be lowered, the side walls 70, 80 have bearing elements 60, 60 'at their upper ends 77, 87, which are pivotally engaged with sliding elements 62, 62'. In this case, the bearing elements 60, 60 'are arranged on the carrier elements 71', 81 of the end walls 70, 80. As a result, as already mentioned above, the upper side wall elements 76, 86 of the front side walls 70, 80 can first be pivoted without the ceiling 6 being lowered in the process. Before the ceiling 6 is lowered, it is now possible to store additional transport goods etc. in the space between pivoted side wall elements 76, 86 and the ceiling 6. By moving the aforementioned sliding elements 62, 62 'along the ceiling 6, the support elements 71', 81 'of the end walls 70, 80 are pivoted, whereby the ceiling 6 is successively lowered. This "lowering mechanism" is driven by a central drive device 64 which is connected to the sliding elements 62, 62 'via corresponding spindle drives (see FIG. 14). With this embodiment it is thus possible to cover the ceiling in any desired manner Lock position to provide additional storage space required.

By dividing the end walls 70, 80 into two, the length of the respective carrier element 71 ', 81' to be pivoted is advantageously reduced, so that such a large distance between the respective sliding elements 62, 62 'even when the carrier element 71', 81 'is pivoted almost completely there is that the stability of the overlying ceiling 6 remains guaranteed at all times. Of course, in this embodiment it is also possible to lower the ceiling 6 only on one side if necessary, should this be necessary. 14 shows a bottom view of the ceiling 6. The central drive system 64 and a reserve system 64 are shown here, which can also be used to raise or lower the ceiling 6 if the central drive system 64 is defective. A spindle system 65, 65 ', 65 "runs from the central drive system 64 to the respective sliding elements 62, 62', 62", 62 '", which with the previously described bearing elements 60, 60' of the end walls 70, 80 (see FIG. The sliding elements 62, 62 ', 62 ", 62'" are mounted in guide rails 63, 63 'which are arranged on the ceiling 6 and channel the movement of the sliding elements. In this embodiment this is Spindle system 65, 65 ', 65 "formed in opposite directions, so that, for example, by a rotational movement on the central drive element 64, the sliding elements 62, 62"' and the sliding elements 62 ', 62 "move towards each other and away from each other in opposite rotation. In this way, a symmetrical and uniform lowering of the ceiling 6 is made possible.

Reference numerals

1 supply container

2 usable space

4, 4 ', 4 "Reduced usable space

6 blanket

8 bottom

10 First side wall

12 Lower side wall element

14 Middle side wall element

15 bridge element

16 Upper side wall element

17 Free end

20, 20 'Second side wall

22 Lower side wall element

24 Middle side wall element

25, 25 'bridge element

26 Upper side wall element

30, 30 'receiving element

32, 32 'receiving element

40, 40 ', 40 "furnishing element or folding bed

42, 42 'transport element

44 furnishing element or folding cabinet 46 Sanitary element or shower tray

47 Sanitary element or sink

48 Sanitary element or toilet seat 50, 50 ', 50 "recess

52, 52 'window element

54 door element

55 skylight element

56 support element

57 Ceiling element 58 Support element 59 Floor element 60, 60 ', 60 ", 60'" bearing element

62, 62 ', 62 ", 62'" sliding element

63, 63 'guide rail

64, 64 'drive device

65, 65 ', 65 "spindle system

70 side wall or front side wall

71, 71 'support element

72 Lower side wall element

73 Lower support element

77 Free end

78 Upper side wall element

80 side wall or front side wall

81, 81 'support element

82 Lower side wall element

83 'Lower support element

86 Upper side wall element

87 Free end N ₂ usage condition

T ₂ . Transport condition a - a Horizontal axis b - b Horizontal axis c - c Horizontal axis d - d Horizontal axis

Claims

1. Foldable living, protective, transport or similar supply container, which can be brought into a transport state (TJ with a reduced useful space (4; 4 ') by folding or unfolding from a useful state (N ₂ ) with a useful space (2) and vice versa, with a ceiling (6), a floor (8) and at least two side walls (10; 20; 70; 80), namely a first (10) and a second side wall (20), of individual, interconnected and about horizontal axes (aa; a'-a ';bb;b'-b':c-c;c'-c') of side wall elements (12; 14; 16; 22; 24; 26; 72; 76; 82; 86), the side walls (10; 20; 70; 80) being rigidly connected to the floor (8) via a lower side wall element (12; 22; 72; 82) and the further side wall elements (14; 16; 24; 26; 76; 86) can each be pivoted into the useful space (2), forming a bridge element (15; 25), the reduced useful space (4; 4 '; 4 ") formed by at least one bridge element (15; 25) for reception and / or storage tion of furnishing, supply, or similar additional elements (40; 40 '; 40 ";44;46;47; 48) is formed.

2. supply container according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the first side wall (10) has at least three side wall elements (12; 14; 16), namely an upper side wall element (16), a middle side wall element (14) and the lower side wall element (12), which are designed such that in the pivoted Condition the middle side wall element (14) is a bridge platform element (14) and the upper side wall element (16) forms a bridge pillar element (17) of the bridge element (15) which is supported with a free end (17) on the floor (8).

3. Supply container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lower side wall element (12) of the first side wall (10) is lower than the lower side wall element (22; 72; 82) of the second (20) and each further side wall (70; 80).

4. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second side wall (20) and further side walls (70; 80) each have at least two side wall elements (22; 26; 72; 76; 82; 86), an upper one Side wall element (26; 76; 86) and the lower side wall element (22; 72; 82), which are designed such that they are at least partially on the bridge platform element (14) of the first side wall (20) or further bridge platform elements in the pivoted state (24) can be stored.

5. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side walls (70; 80) have support elements (71; 71 '; 81; 81'), each of which has at least one side wall element (72; 76; 82; 86) of the corresponding side walls (70; 80) are detachable.

6. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ceiling (6) and / or the floor (8) have support elements (56; 58) and interchangeably or removably mounted ceiling or floor elements (57; 59).

7. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side wall (70; 80) has at least one bearing element (60; 60 '; 60 "; 60"') at its upper end (77; 87), which is in pivoting engagement with a sliding element (62; 62 '; 62 "; 62'") which is displaceable along the ceiling (6).

8. Supply container according to claim 7, characterized in that the sliding element (62; 62 '; 62 "; 62'") is mounted in a guide rail (63; 63 ') and via at least one, in particular central drive device (64; 64' ) is movable.

9. Supply organs according to claim 7 or 8, because by marked that the bearing element (60; 60 '; 60 ";60"') on the carrier element (71; 71 ';81; 81 ⁵ ) of the side wall (70 ; 80) is arranged.

10. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supply container (1) has at least one receiving element (30; 30 '; 32; 32') for, in particular, displaceable attachment of supply, facility or similar additional elements (40 ; 40 '; 40 "; 44) and / or for attaching further ceilings, floors, side walls or similar elements and / or at least one further supply container (1) and / or transport elements (42, 42') for transporting the supply container ( 1).

11. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, as by gekennz eichn et that at least one side wall (10; 20; 70; 80) and / or at least one side wall element (12; 14; 16; 22; 24; 26; 72; 76; 82,86) and / or the ceiling (6) and / or the bottom (8) have at least one receiving recess (50; 50 '), in which in particular a window element (52; 52 ³ ), a door element (54), a supply element, a cover element, a connec tion element or a similar additional element can be used releasably is.

12. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, since it is marked that at least one side wall (10; 20; 70; 80) and / or at least one side wall element (12; 14; 16; 22; 24; 26 ; 72; 76; 82; 86) and / or the ceiling (6) and / or the floor (8) is designed as a modular interchangeable or removable element.

13. Supply container according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that the modularly interchangeable or removable element has at least one integrated supply, furnishing or similar additional element (46; 47; 48;) that is matched to a particular type of use , in particular a residential, sleeping, sanitary, medical supply or military protective device.

14. Supply container according to one of the preceding claims, since by gekennz eichn et that between two adjacent side walls (10; 10 ⁵ ) a receiving recess (50 ") is provided, which extends in particular from the floor (8) to the ceiling (6), in particular for receiving a removable door element (54).

15. Modular container system made of foldable living, protective, transport or similar supply containers according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two supply containers have at least one receiving element (30; 30 ';32;32') with each other are connectable.

16. Modular container system according to claim 15, since ch gekeanzeichn et that additional side wall elements, floors, ceilings and similar additional elements can be used in the receiving elements (30; 30 '; 32; 32').

17. Modular container system according to claim 15 or 16, as by marked z eichn et that the receiving elements (30; 30 '; 32; 32') in a fixed grid dimension on the supply containers and on additional wall, ceiling, floor, Supply, furnishing or similar additional elements are arranged.

18. Modular container system according to claim 13, marked by an assembly device for in particular automated folding or unfolding of the supply container.