WO2024013290A1

WO2024013290A1 - Stackable crates and goods shelf

Info

Publication number: WO2024013290A1
Application number: PCT/EP2023/069468
Authority: WO
Inventors: Oliver Vosshenrich; Michael Freese
Original assignee: POS TUNING Udo Voßhenrich GmbH & Co. KG
Priority date: 2022-07-14
Filing date: 2023-07-13
Publication date: 2024-01-18
Also published as: DE202022103979U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a stackable crate (1) for the presentation of goods, the crate comprising a frame (2) on which a base (3) is arranged, wherein a rear wall (4) and two sidewalls (5) extend upwards from the frame (2) and an access opening (8) is formed on a front side. On the underside, the crate (1) comprises profiled regions which can be brought into engagement with shaped regions (7) on an upper edge (6, 14) of the rear wall (4) and/or the sidewalls (5) in order to be able to stack a plurality of crates (1), wherein the access opening (8) takes up at least 60% of the area of the front side between the base (3) and a height of an upper edge (6, 14) of the rear wall (4) and the sidewalls (5). As a result, the goods can easily be removed at the front side.

Description

Stackable box and goods shelf

The present invention relates to a stackable box for presenting goods, with a frame on which a floor is arranged, a rear wall and two side walls extending upwards from the frame and an access opening being formed on a front, the box being on the The underside has profiles that can be brought into engagement with shapes on an upper edge of the rear wall and / or the side walls so that several boxes can be stacked.

EP 3 456 648 A1 discloses a stackable box in which a floor is surrounded by a frame from which walls extend upwards on four sides. This means that the box can be used for transporting and storing items, with openings also being left in the walls. However, it is not possible to provide a shelf for goods with such boxes and the boxes are only used for transport and storage purposes.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to create a stackable box that can be used more flexibly.

This task is solved with a stackable box with the features of claim 1.

In the stackable box according to the invention for presenting goods, a base is arranged on a frame, from which a rear wall and two side walls extend upwards. On the other hand, an access opening is formed on a front side, the access opening taking up at least 60% of the area on the front side between the floor and a height of an upper edge on the rear wall and the side walls. This means that the box is essentially open at the front and can be used to sell goods. This means that there is no need to repack goods from the box, as they can be used immediately in a sales room for sales. The customer can access the goods via the front, so that several boxes can be arranged one above the other without restricting access to the lower boxes. This enables the effective use of Reusable boxes for retailers, which saves the use of resources and personnel.

Preferably the side walls and the rear wall are formed integrally with the frame. The frame with the side walls and the rear wall can be made of plastic, in particular by injection molding, in order to produce the box with a low weight, which simplifies handling.

For optimized product presentation, the inclination of the bottom of the box is preferably adjustable. This allows the goods on the floor to be angled downwards towards the front, giving the customer a better overview. For a stable design, the frame can have at least one strut on the front, which connects both side walls to one another. The floor can be pivotably arranged on this strut (or on at least one of the struts), so that the support surface of the floor on the strut forms a horizontal pivot axis.

The inclination of the floor is preferably changed via inclination adjustment means which are arranged on a rear wall of the box.

In one embodiment, the means for adjusting the inclination can have an adjusting spindle which engages with a thread of a lifting element. The lifting element on which the floor is supported can be adjusted by turning the adjusting spindle. This allows the orientation of the floor to be specified when setting up the box. The lifting element can have a thread, in particular an internal thread, which engages with a thread of an adjusting spindle. The adjusting spindle can be rotatable on a bearing element, but held axially immovable in at least one direction, so that the lifting element is raised or lowered by rotating the adjusting spindle. The adjusting spindle can, for example, be designed as a screw which is supported on the bearing element with a screw head and therefore cannot move downwards. Furthermore, it can be provided that the adjusting spindle is supported with its lower end on a similar adjusting spindle of another box below. If the lower adjustment spindle is then raised, the upper one moves accordingly. For a stack of several boxes, the floors can be lowered together in a transport position and raised together in a presentation position. In the presentation position he can The angle of the respective floor can be varied individually by turning the respective adjustment spindle.

In an alternative embodiment of the means for inclination adjustment, a bolt with several transverse holes can be used instead of an adjusting spindle, with a split pin being able to be inserted into one of the transverse holes, which then represents the lifting element. The inclination can be adjusted in predefined levels.

For optimized product presentation, the floor is preferably adjustable at least in an angular range between 0° and 10° to the horizontal. Optionally, the angular range can also be selected to be larger. For secure support, two spaced means for adjusting the inclination of the floor can be provided on the rear wall, which are positioned, for example, at opposite corners of the box.

In order to better prepare the floor for individual goods, at least one adjustable compartment divider is preferably fixed to the floor, which divides the floor into individual compartments. The floor can have a guide bar in the rear area and a fixing bar in the front area, with the compartment divider being fixed to the fixing bar and the guide bar in a clamping or latching manner. This means that, depending on the width of the goods, the compartment divider can be releasably fixed along the guide bar and the fixing bar.

For optimized product presentation, a groove-shaped receptacle can be provided on the base for accommodating a front window or a labeling strip. A front window made of a transparent material is preferably fixed to the floor. Alternatively or additionally, a labeling strip for labeling goods or with labels with information about the goods can also be provided on the floor.

The box preferably has a movably guided closure flap for closing the access opening if necessary. The closure flap can, for example, be guided by link guides which are arranged on the side walls. The link guides preferably have a vertical guide section and a horizontal guide section, in which the closure flap is guided, each with a guide pin. The closure flap can then be moved from a vertical position, in which it closes the access opening, in a combined sliding and pivoting movement can be moved to a horizontal position in the upper area of the box. In a preferred embodiment, an additional guide pin is arranged on the closure flap, which engages into a guide groove when the closure flap is swung up, which is formed on the bottom of another box stacked on top of the box. The closure flap is then not held horizontally in the open position, but rather parallel to the bottom of the stacked box, which means that the interior volume of the box that can be used for goods is affected as little as possible by the closure flap.

More preferably, the box has a coupling arrangement for connecting the box to another box. The coupling arrangement can, for example, have at least one angle lever which is pivotably mounted on the rear wall and has a locking hook. This locking hook can, for example, engage behind a projection that is arranged in the bottom area of another box that is being stacked. The locking arrangement allows boxes to be coupled together so that even a stack of several boxes stands securely.

In a preferred embodiment, the closure flap can be inserted into a receptacle below the base. This allows the closure flap to be stowed in an area that is not or barely visible from the front in order to release the access opening on the box. Optionally, an edge can be provided on the top of the closure flap as a web, which limits the insertion depth and forms a stop on a front side of the base in the stowed position. Instead of the stop or in addition to this, a front window can also be provided on the floor between the two side walls at the front, for example for labels or lamps. The receptacle can be provided between two strips, each of which extends from the side wall to below the floor and serves to guide the closure flap.

The box is preferably designed to be at least partially foldable. For this purpose, the rear wall and the two side walls can be at least partially pivoted towards each other, so that the box is provided with an upwardly protruding rear wall and side walls, which can optionally be placed on top of each other. For this purpose, each side wall can have a stationary lower part connected to the floor and an upper part rotatably mounted on the lower part, so that the upper part can be pivoted from an upwardly projecting position into a horizontal position. The top and the back wall can then be fixed in the set up position using appropriate locking devices or latches. A corner lock is preferably provided for releasably connecting the rear wall to one of the two side walls, with a corner lock preferably being mounted in both corner areas. The top part of the side wall can be locked to the rear wall in the set up position using the corner lock.

According to the invention, a goods shelf with at least two boxes stacked on top of each other is also provided, the boxes each having a vertical access opening on one front, so that the contents of the boxes can be easily removed via the respective access opening.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

Figures 1A and 1B show two perspective views of a box according to the invention;

Figures 2A and 2B are two views of the box of Figures 1A, 1B without the bottom;

Figures 3A and 3B are two views of the bottom of the box of Figures 1A, 1B;

Figure 4 is a detailed view of the adjusting device for the floor;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a goods shelf with several boxes;

Figures 6A and 6B show two perspective views of a box according to the invention in a further exemplary embodiment;

Figures 7A and 7B are two perspective views of the box of Figures 6A, 6B with the closure flap open;

Figure 8 is a partial view of two boxes of Figures 6A, 6B standing one above the other; Figures 9A and 9B show two perspective views of a further exemplary embodiment of a box according to the invention;

Figure 10 is an exploded view of the box of Figure 9;

Figures 11A to 11C show several views of the box of Figure 10 in different positions;

Figures 12A and 12B are two views of the box of Figure 10 with the closure flap partially open, and

Figure 13 shows several boxes from Figure 9 in a stacked position.

As can be seen in Figures 1A, 1B, a box 1 for presenting goods comprises a running frame 2, from which a rear wall 4 extends essentially vertically upwards in the rear area and side walls 5 on opposite sides, the rear wall 4 connects the two side walls 5 together. A base 3, which is manufactured separately, is supported on the frame 2. The frame 2, the rear wall 4 and the side walls 5 can be manufactured integrally from one component, for example by injection molding. Optionally, these can also consist of several parts.

The two side walls 5 include an upper edge 6, on which a profile 7 is formed in the form of a recess so that several boxes 1 can be stacked one inside the other and the profile provides a lock against lateral displacement. The rear wall 4 has an upper edge 14 which is arranged on the side walls 5 at the same height as the upper edge 6.

An access opening 8 is formed on one front in order to be able to remove or adjust goods on the floor 3. A front window 9 is provided on the floor 3 in the front area, which serves as a stop so that goods do not accidentally fall out. Optionally, this front window 9 can also be omitted. The access opening 8 is located between the two side walls 5 and above the floor 3 up to the height of the upper edges 6 and 14, the vertical access opening 8 having a size that is at least 60% of the area on the front between the floor 3 and the Height of the upper edges 6 and 14. The access opening can preferably take up at least 70 to 90% of the corresponding area, so that even large goods can be removed or placed via the access opening 8.

A compartment divider 10 is fixed to the floor 3 and divides the area above the floor 3 into several compartments. The compartment divider 10 is plate-shaped and fixed to a rear guide bar 17 of the base 3. Optionally, several compartment dividers 10 can also be mounted along the floor 3, the position of the compartment dividers 10 being adjustable along the guide bar 17.

Means 11 for adjusting the inclination of the floor 3 are provided in the rear area. The means 11 for adjusting the inclination include a bearing element 12, which is integrally formed on the rear wall 4 and the side walls 5 and which is penetrated by an adjusting element 13, which is designed here as an adjusting spindle. This allows the floor 3 to be tilted from a horizontal orientation so that the goods are more visible to the user via the access opening 8.

The box 1 also includes 5 handle receptacles 15 on the opposite side walls. In plan view, the box 1 and the base 3 are essentially rectangular, with the shape and size of the box 1 being able to be adapted to the respective application.

In Figures 2A and 2B the bottom 3 has been omitted, and it can be seen that the frame 2 includes a strut 20 which connects the two side walls 5 to one another. The strut 20 is formed circumferentially via two struts 22 formed integrally with the side walls 5 and a strut 21 formed integrally with the rear wall 4 and can thus ensure stable support of the floor. An end section of the front strut 20 is designed as a projection 16, which engages in the profile 7 on the upper edge 6 of a side wall 5 when several boxes 1 are stacked one on top of the other. A bearing element 12 for tilt adjustment is arranged in each of the two corner areas on the rear wall 4.

The bottom 3 is shown in detail in Figures 3A and 3B. The essentially plate-shaped base 3 comprises a flat top, with the guide strip 17 being formed in the rear area, on which the compartment divider 10 can be fixed. For this purpose, a groove 18 for inserting a projection on the compartment divider 10 is formed on a vertical section of the guide bar 17. Teeth or ribs 19 are provided on both sides of the groove 18 in order to secure the compartment divider 10 against displacement along the guide bar 17. As a result, the compartment divider 10 can be adjusted along the guide bar 17, but is secured against displacement in the assembled position.

In the front area of the base 3, a fixing strip 30 is formed, which also has teeth or ribs, so that a projection of the compartment divider 10 can be inserted into a receptacle on the fixing strip 30. A groove-shaped receptacle 31 is formed on the front of the base 3, into which the windshield 9 or other elements can be inserted.

On an underside of the base 3, a downwardly open channel 32 is formed in the front area, which rests on the strut 20 of the frame 2 and which can be pivoted relative to the strut 20. On the underside of the floor 3, a honeycomb structure 33 with cavities and vertical webs is also formed in order to support the floor 3 against deflection. A step 34 is formed in the rear area, which rests on the strut 21 in the lowered position of the floor 3 in order to be able to support the floor 3 stably on the frame 2.

In Figure 4, the means 11 for adjusting the inclination of the floor 3 are shown in detail. On the floor 3, under the guide bar 17, a lifting element 25 is provided, which has an internal thread which engages with a threaded section of the adjusting spindle forming the adjusting element 13. The adjusting spindle is supported on the bearing element 12, optionally via the widened head section of the adjusting spindle. As a result, the lifting element 25 can be raised or lowered in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting spindle, since it is arranged in a rotationally fixed but axially displaceable manner. The box 1 includes two means 11 for tilt adjustment in the rear area, the number of means 11 for tilt adjustment depending on the weight loads. In this respect, only a single means 11 for inclination adjustment or several means 11 for inclination adjustment can optionally be provided.

In the front area of the floor 3, the upwardly open channel 32 is shown, in which the strut 20 of the frame 2 is inserted. The strut 20 has a curved top and forms a pivot axis for the floor 3. Further is on the floor 3 the groove-shaped receptacle 31 for fixing other components, for example the transparent front window 9, which forms a stop on the floor 3 so that the goods do not fall out to the front. Alternatively or additionally, a labeling strip for product labeling or product information can also be provided on the base 3.

5 shows a goods shelf 50 which has several boxes 1 stacked one above the other. An optionally provided base 52 is arranged on an underside of the goods shelf 50 and serves to support the lowest box 1. The base 52 can have a corresponding surface for a visually appealing design. Furthermore, the goods shelf 50 includes an upper cover 51, which is placed on the top box 1 and can also be designed to be visually appealing so that the goods shelf 50 is perceived as a unit and not just as loose boxes 1. Goods can be placed on the respective floors 3 of the Boxes 1 can be placed, and for each box 1 the inclination of the floor 3 can be adjusted, as explained above. In addition, several compartment dividers 10 can be fixed in an adjustable manner on the floor 3.

A second exemplary embodiment of a box 1 according to the invention is shown in FIGS. 6A to 8. The same reference numbers in these figures indicate elements that are the same or have the same effect as in Figures 1A to 5.

In terms of its basic structure, the box 1 of the second exemplary embodiment corresponds to that of the first exemplary embodiment. Reference is therefore made explicitly to the associated description of the first exemplary embodiment in connection with FIGS. 1 A to 5. Below, priority is given to the differences compared to the first exemplary embodiment.

In Figures 6A and 6B, the box 1 is shown in a perspective view from two different viewing directions, analogous to Figures 1A and 1B.

The box 1 of the second exemplary embodiment has a closure flap 90 with which the access opening 8 can be closed at times and as needed. This can be done, for example, for transport purposes and/or to temporarily prevent access to the goods in the box 1. The closure flap 90 is shown in its closed state in FIGS. 6A and 6B. In Figures 7A and 7B, the box 1 is shown analogously to Figures 6A, 6B in a perspective view from different viewing directions with the closure flap 90 open.

In order to move the closure flap 90 from the closed to the open position without the closure flap 90 colliding with the goods picked up, lateral link guides are arranged on the side walls 5, each of which has a vertical section 91 and a horizontal section 92. The horizontal section 92 is designed in the form of a web on which the closure flap 90 rests with side guide pins that are not visible here. The closure flap 90 is guided in the vertical guide 91 with a similar guide pin. The link guide enables a combined swivel and sliding guide, in which the closure flap 90 protrudes as little as possible into the interior of the box 1 on its way between the end positions.

In the front area of the horizontal section 92 of the link guide facing the access opening 8, an upward-pointing arc 93 is formed. This raises the closure flap 90 at the beginning of the movement from the closed to the open position to such an extent that its upper edge protrudes beyond the upper edge 6 of the box 1. A further guide pin 94 is formed on the closure flap 90, as can be clearly seen in particular in FIG. Instead of being guided through the horizontal section 92, the closure flap 90 is then guided along the bottom 3 of the stacked further box 1. The advantage of this is that when the floor 3 is inclined, the closure flap 90 follows the inclination of this floor 3 and therefore protrudes less far into the interior of the box 1.

Figure 8 illustrates this with a detailed drawing of two boxes 1 placed one on top of the other. A section of the side wall 5 of the lower box 1 is shown. Of the upper further box 1, only the bottom 3 is shown, the side wall 5 is removed in order to get a view of the bottom 3. In this figure, the guide formed in the base 3 is designed as a guide groove 36, into which the further guide pin 94 has already engaged. In connection with the first exemplary embodiment, the engagement of the projection 16 in the profiling 7 has already been explained, through which boxes stacked on top of one another are positioned in a form-fitting manner relative to one another in the front area. In the present example, the projection 16 is additionally cut free from the collar protruding downwards on the edge of the box 1, so that a gap remains between the collar and the projection 16. A web, which is formed in the area of the profiling 7, engages in this gap. In this way, the side walls 5 of stacked boxes 1 are positively coupled laterally in both directions.

In the present second exemplary embodiment, in addition to this connection between two stacked boxes 1, a coupling arrangement 40 is formed on the rear wall 4 of the box 1. In the present case, this includes two angle levers 41, which are pivotally mounted on the rear wall 4. At a respective upper end of the angle levers 41, a locking hook 42 is formed, which engages behind a projection 43, which is formed on a lower side of the box 1 in the area of the rear wall 4, when the angle levers 41 pivot outwards with the locking hooks 42.

A movement of the angle levers 41 takes place synchronously by a slide 44, which is guided vertically displaceably between the angle levers 41 on the rear wall 4. To do this, the angle levers 41 engage in a bulge in the slide 44.

The slider 44 extends over the entire height of the box 1. When boxes 1 are stacked on top of each other, the slider 44 of a lower box 1 pushes the slider of a stacked box 41 upwards, as a result of which the angle levers 41 of all stacked boxes 1 are actuated at the same time. It can be provided that an actuation of the slide 44 of a lower box 1 of a stack is pushed up when it is placed on a base 52 (see FIG. 5), whereby all boxes 1 of the stack are coupled to one another.

Another difference lies in the design of the means for adjusting the inclination 11. Instead of an adjusting spindle, an adjusting bolt is used as the adjusting element 13 in this exemplary embodiment, into which several transverse bores are made. A split pin 26 can be inserted into the transverse holes, which takes over the function of the lifting element 25 from the first exemplary embodiment and keeps the floor 3 inclined accordingly. The The inclination of the floor 3 can thus be adjusted in defined steps, which are determined by the distance between the transverse holes in the bolt.

Finally, there is another difference in that several fastening holes 35 are made in the bottom 3, which can be used universally for fastening various structuring means for the interior of the box 1. For example, mounting strips for compartment dividers can be installed or goods feed systems can be installed.

9A and 9B show a modified exemplary embodiment of a box 1′, which is designed to be foldable in contrast to the previous embodiments. 9A shows the box 1' with an upright rear wall 4 and side walls 5, while in FIG is available. Each rear wall 4 includes a stationary lower part 5b, which is connected to the floor 3 and is connected via a joint 55 to an upper part 5a, which can be folded onto the rear wall 4 if necessary. The floor 3 is designed to be non-adjustable in terms of inclination and height, but as in the previous exemplary embodiments it can optionally also be adjustable.

In Figure 10 an exploded view of the box of Figures 9A and 9B is shown. The rear wall 4 comprises two joints 45 at the lower end, which are held on corresponding bearings of the base 3 in order to mount the rear wall 4 in an articulated manner relative to the base 3. The rear wall 4 further comprises a corner lock 46 with locking means, in particular hooks, to which the upper part 5a of a side wall 5 can be fixed. The corner lock 46 can be designed to be passive, i.e. lock or unlock automatically, or have an actuating element that can actively actuate the unlocking and/or locking. A latch 48 is provided in the front area of the side wall 5, which locks the upper part 5b in the upright position.

The corner lock 46 is also penetrated by a vertical bolt 47, which increases stability when stacking several boxes 1 '. Optionally, the bolt 47 can be designed as a spindle for adjusting the inclination of the floor 3, as described above. Two boxes stacked one on top of the other can be connected to one another via a coupling arrangement 40, which comprises two angle levers 41, each of which has a locking hook 42 at one end and can be moved via a slider 44 which is vertically on the Rear wall 4 extends between a lower and an upper box T. Boxes T stacked one above the other can be locked to one another via the coupling arrangement 40, as described above.

Each side wall 5 extends downward beyond the base 3 and comprises a guide strip 58. A receptacle is formed between the two guide strips 58, into which a closure flap 90 'can be inserted, which is arranged in the closed position on a front side of the box T to cover an access opening. The closure flap 90 'comprises guide elements 98 at the lower end, in particular pins, which are displaceable along the guide strips 58. The guide strips 58 can be inserted into a bearing 59 at the front of the floor 3 to enable the closure flap 90' to be pivoted upward from a horizontal position below the floor 3 to an upright vertical position. A flap latch 60 is provided to fix the closure flap 90' in a raised position. The closure flap 90' further comprises a web 96 on an upper edge, which has latching elements 97 at opposite ends, which can be inserted into a latching receptacle 57 on the side wall 5 in order to close and/or lock the closure flap 90' at the front .

In Figure 11A, the box 1 'is shown in an intermediate position when the closure flap 90' has been pivoted from the vertical position into a horizontal position, but has not yet been pivoted into the receptacle below the floor 3. A front window 9 is provided on the floor 3 below the access opening 8, which serves as a stop and can optionally also be used to fix labels, lamps and other objects. In the next step, the closure flap 90 'is inserted into the receptacle below the base 3, as shown in Figure 11B. In this position, the box T can be used to present goods, the insertion depth of the closure flap 90 'being limited by the web 96, which abuts against the floor 3 on a front end face. The web 96 can also be used to fix labels or other objects.

As shown in the bottom view of Figure 11C, the closure flap 90' does not extend over the entire base 3, but only over a front part. If necessary, the closure flap 90' can be pulled forward again from the holder and then pivoted upwards by 90' and rusted and locked. In Figures 12A and 12B, two intermediate positions are shown when the shutter 90' is positioned between the vertical position and the horizontal position. Handle elements 95 are provided on the closure flap 90', on which the closure flap 90' can be gripped for assembly and disassembly.

13 shows a stack of a large number of boxes T, which are stacked one above the other and can each be connected to one another on the rear wall 4 via a coupling arrangement 40. Part of the boxes 1' are shown in the open position, and the closure flap 90' is arranged under the bottom 3, and two closure flaps 90' are currently in a slightly pivoted position. The stack of boxes T can be placed in sales rooms instead of a sales shelf.

Reference symbol list

1, 1' box

2 frames

3 floor

4 back wall

5 side wall

5a top

5b lower part

6 top edge

7 Profiling/shaping

8 access opening

9 windshield

10 compartment dividers

11 Means for tilt adjustment

12 bearing element

13 adjustment element

14 top edge

15 handle holder

16 lead

17 guide bar

18 groove

19 rib

20 strut

21 strut

22 strut

25 lifting element

26 cotter pins

30 fixing bar

31 recording

32 channel

33 honeycomb structure

34 level

35 mounting hole

36 guide groove

40 coupling arrangement

41 angle lever

42 locking hooks

43 lead 44 sliders

45 joint

46 corner lock

47 bolts 48 latches

50 goods shelf

51 cover

52 bases

55 joint 57 snap-in mount

58 guide bar

59 bearings

60 flap latches

90, 90' shutter 91 vertical section

92 horizontal section

93 sheets

94 guide pin

95 handle element 96 bridge

97 locking element

98 guide element

Claims

Expectations

1 . Stackable box (1) for presenting goods, with a frame (2) on which a base (3) is arranged, a rear wall (4) and two side walls (5) extending upwards from the frame (2) and An access opening (8) is formed on a front side, the box (1) having profiles on the underside which have shapes (7) on an upper edge (6, 14) of the rear wall (4) and/or the side walls (5 ) can be brought into engagement for stacking several boxes (1), characterized in that the access opening (8) covers at least 60% of the area on the front between the floor (3) and a height of an upper edge (6, 14) of the rear wall (4) and the side walls (5).

2. Box according to claim 1, characterized in that the side walls (5) and the rear wall (4) are formed integrally with the frame (2).

3. Box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the base (3) on the box (1) is adjustable in inclination.

4. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (2) has at least one strut (20) on the front, which connects the two side walls (5) to one another and the base (3) on the at least one strut ( 20) is arranged pivotably.

5. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the rear wall (4) means (11) for adjusting the inclination of the base (3) are provided and the means (11) for adjusting the inclination are an adjusting spindle which has a thread of a lifting element ( 25) is engaged or has an adjusting bolt with several transverse holes, with a split pin (26) being inserted into at least one of the transverse holes.

6. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an adjustable compartment divider (10) is fixed on the base (3) and on the base (3) there is a guide strip (17) in the rear area and a fixing strip (30) in one front area is provided and the Compartment divider (10) is clamped or locked on the guide bar (17) or the fixing bar (30).

7. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a groove-shaped receptacle (31) for a front window (9) or a labeling strip is formed on the base (3).

8. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a closure flap (90 ') can be inserted into a receptacle below the base (3).

9. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear wall (4) and the two side walls (5) can be at least partially pivoted towards one another.

10. Crate according to claim 9, characterized in that each side wall (5) has a stationary lower part (5b) connected to the base (3) and an upper part (5a) rotatably mounted on the lower part (5b).

11. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a corner lock (46) is provided for releasably connecting the rear wall (4) to one of the two side walls (5).

12. Box according to one of the preceding claims, having a movably guided closure flap (90) for closing the access opening (8) if necessary.

13. Box according to claim 12, characterized in that the closure flap (90) is guided by link guides which are arranged on the side walls (5).

14. Box according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a coupling arrangement (40) for connecting the box to another box, the coupling arrangement (4) having at least one angle lever (41) pivotably mounted on the rear wall (4) with a locking hook (42). having.

15. Goods shelf (40) with at least two boxes (1) stacked one above the other according to one of the preceding claims.