DE19801843A1 - Packaging box for beverage cans for transport and storage and dispensing - Google Patents

Abstract

The system to transport, store and dispense beverage cans has a magazine section shaped as a rectangular box (1) to hold stacks of cans, to be fitted to a dispensing box where the bottom can filled with a beverage can be taken from each stack. The two units are mounted vertically for a simple removal of the full cans and replacement with empty cans in the can stacks.

Description

The storage of beverage containers at the end consumer is rela tivly space-consuming and confusing. Especially empty drinks kedoses are mostly disposed of with household waste.

For the transport of the cans from the manufacturer to the retailer additionally disposable packaging (cardboard, shrink film) for both pack of the individual containers as well as to fix them the EURO pallets.

The invention specified in the claim is based on the problem

• a) the transport and storage of the beverage container for the Simplify end consumers and overall clearer to design.
• b) the targeted dispensing of one beverage container each enable.
• c) collection and return of the empty beverage containers (especially beverage cans) to beverage producers or to Ensure dealer (guarantee exchange of magazine with Empties against magazine with filled beverage containers).
• d) the transport of the magazines from the beverage producer to the hand on EURO pallets without the use of auxiliary materials like cardboard or shrink wrap.

construction

The device consists of 2 parts. Arrangement and functional are described in more detail below and are in the Principle sketch shown.

1st bar magazine ( Fig. 1)

The bar magazine has the shape of a rectangular box. It is used for the transport and storage of the beverage containers placed flat next to each other. In order to be able to check the fill level, one of the wide sides is cut out rectangular ( 1 ). The magazine, which is open at the top and bottom, is closed by inserting appropriate covers into the designated slots ( 2 ). To carry the knotted ends of a cord with a handle ( Fig. 2) are inserted into the recesses ( 3 ) located on both narrow sides of the magazine. Multiple magazines can be connected to each other to form a rigid unit, making them easier to transport. This is achieved by likewise arranged on the narrow sides profiles (4 and Fig. 5).

When transported from the beverage producer to the retailer, the magazines can be placed flat on the EURO pallets, inserted into one another and stowed in several layers. Slipping is prevented by two cams ( 6 ) diagonally mounted on the front of the magazine, which engage in the holes arranged analogously on the underside of the magazine above (LEGO principle).

On the narrow sides of the magazine there is a threaded hole ( 7 ) at the top and bottom (each in the center), into which the cylinder screw ( 8 ) can be screwed in to about 5 mm. The fixed connection between the magazine and dispenser box is achieved by placing the case clip on the protruding part of the screw and then tightening it.

Serve to securely place the magazine on the output box the holes on the top and bottom of the magazine the guide pins attached to the dispenser box take up.  

2. Output box ( Fig. 3)

The output box consists of the base body ( 9 ) in which 2 parallel guide rails ( Fig. 4) are attached. On the top of the base body sits a rectangular bar ( 10 ) at the front, which serves as a stop for the magazine.

In addition, 2 guide pins ( 11 ) are used to adjust the magazine diagonally.

The case catches ( 12 ) are located on the right and left of the body. The concave cover ( 13 ) serves to guide the beverage containers lying in the box. The recess ( 14 ) enables easy removal of the bottom container.

Dimensions

The size of the device depends on the type and size the beverage container and the material used.

In relation to 0.5 liter beverage cans, a magazine should measure this way be that seven or eight cans can be inserted basically the size of the bar magazine is to be interpreted that they are available when loading onto EURO pallets floor space is used optimally.

Since the dispenser box can hold three 0.5 liter cans, leave keep a total of about ten pieces in the device.

functionality

The dispenser box is closed on a flat and vertical surface attach that the easy removal of a beverage container and the simple exchange of the bar magazine is possible. After placing a filled magazine on the box and screw it in the cheese head screws in the threaded holes provided of the magazine, both assemblies are made using a case catch locked.

Then you remove the two covers from the Nu ten of the magazine. The beverage containers are now rolling, conditionally through its own weight, up to the issuing point.

The shape of the guide rails ( Fig. 4) and their arrangement in the base body ensures that only one beverage container is available for removal. Empty containers are put back in the upper part of the magazine. The process continues until the magazine is either empty or filled with empty containers.

After the cover plates in the upper and lower groove of the Maga interest inserted, the case catches opened and the zylin screws have been removed from the holes, the Exchange empty magazine for full magazine.

The magazines are subject to use as transport and Storage containers wear and are therefore with the sows unsightly. For this reason, they should be put on zen on the dispenser box with a removable cover become.

Claims (9)

1. Device for transporting, storing and dispensing beverage containers, which is characterized by the following features:
the device consists of the rod magazine and the output box. Both modules are releasably connected to each other. 2. For use, the device is placed vertically on a flat surface Surface fixed that the removal of a beverage container from the dispenser box and the exchange of the rod magazine pro is easily possible. 3. The bar magazine is used for storage and transportation probably the full as well as the empty beverage containers. 4. The rod magazines can be rigid with each other Connect unity. 5. Carrying the magazine is by a cord to hang cord with handle allows. 6. Removable cover plates close the on both sides Magazine. 7. The transport of the bar magazines on EURO pallets is without Packaging material (cardboard, shrink film) possible. 8. The return and recycling of empty beverage cans is ensured by using the rod magazines. 9. The bar magazine can be placed on the output after placing box with a decorative cover.