DE202007015619U1 - Collapsible transport and storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

collapsible Transport and storage container, with one of crossbars and longitudinal connectors (3, 4, 5, 6) existing, four corner-side Support feet (6, 7, 8, 9) and having at least one bottom part (10) under cross base frame (2), on the respective transverse and / or longitudinal side walls (11, 12, 13, 14) by means of respective edge-side vertical struts (15, 16, 17, 18) are pivotally supported, such that the at least two opposite walls (13, 14) to the base frame (2) in opposite directions (F, F ') folded down and in this pack position a plurality of the folded containers (1, 1 ', 1' ') one above the other are stackable, characterized in that in the position of use lower end of the vertical struts (15, 16, 17, 18) each with a this mitschwenkbarer extension leg (19, 19 ', 20, 20') is provided is.

Description

The The invention relates to a collapsible transport and storage container according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein this as a container, a partially closed palette, a grid basket o. The like. Assembly can be executed.

Known transport containers in the form of collapsible wall parts having pallets ( US 2,863,566 ; GB 910,606 ) are provided with a support base under cross base frame, which is supported by respective corner-side support legs on the bottom side. In this case, respective pairwise cooperating hinge-like holding parts are provided at the upper ends of the support feet, with which respective vertical struts of the wall parts are connected. Thus, the wall parts can be folded with the opposite direction of pivoting towards the base frame out and the container then has a space-saving pack layer.

Similar constructions with folding wall parts are in DE 617 262 ; US 3,499,398 such as GB 1299219 shown, wherein also respective lateral vertical struts of the wall parts with the up to above the bottom wall portion of the base frame extending support legs are hingedly connected. In addition to a simple hinge connection slots are still provided here, so that the walls are to pull in front of a folding operation in an intended position upwards and then can be pivoted.

According to US 4,186,841 and US 4,258,631 are generic constructions provided in which each support leg of the base frame is connected by means of a hinge with one of the respective vertical struts, while a horizontal axis of each hinge on or below a provided between the vertical strut and the support leg dividing plane. Particularly simple standard hinges can be used with these solutions. Also in a construction according to EP 1 511 411 B1 this known system is used with hinges pivotable in the parting plane. This is also known per se stackability ( DE 617 262 ; US 3,499,398 ; US 4,258,631 ) of the folded containers, pallets o. The like. Transport aids further improved, since the support legs can be placed on each other in the plane of the pivoted vertical struts.

For a container according to EP 1 640 281 A1 the wall parts are provided with one-piece and thus also the respective support foot forming vertical struts, so that they are displaced as a whole when folding the walls with a stacking and then flat übereinanderlegbaren folding parts can lead to an unstable packing position.

The The invention deals with the problem of collapsing Transport and storage container, in particular in the form of a To create a mesh basket in which the folding down to the base frame Wall parts take a largely parallel superimposition can, while stacking several of the folded Containers an optimal support position for the support feet is specifiable and so in Packing an improvement in stability possible becomes.

The Invention solves this problem by a collapsible Container with the features of claim 1. Further advantageous Embodiments emerge from the claims 2 to 15.

The Inventive transport and storage container is designed so that the support legs having Base frame and the at least two in use position parallel Forming the upper receiving space delimiting walls respective components, the as functional assemblies each with design-specific adaptable neck thighs are provided and this at Filling the container an optimal parallel position ensure the walls above the base frame.

through in particular rigidly connectable to the respective vertical struts and thus widening them into an L-shaped component The leg can be known per se and for folding the Container or its walls required pivot axis be positioned on a strut of the base frame in a largely variable position. This is in accordance with the dimensions of the wall parts in the respective lengths of the plant leg "integrated" stack layer or height specified.

simultaneously causes the particular in a horizontal distance to the vertical Vertical axis of the vertical struts located wall pivot axis a in the pivoted packing position freed support zone in the area of the base frame or on its horizontal strut pieces, the variable predefinable distances to the vertical vertical axis the vertical struts with the respective support feet are connected. In addition to the traversability of the base frame, for example with a forklift, the support feet can be arranged in a position offset to the middle, so that the lower step is less concentrated.

For the stacking position of the folded containers, a defined support area for the support feet on the base frame is specified. The support feet can also get in the area of the pivoted lug legs in an investment position, so that the tilted by 90 ° lug legs simultaneously with on the horizontal strut provided fuse elements are effective and the stability of the container stack is improved.

Further Details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following Description and the drawing, in which an embodiment the transport and storage container in the form of a grid basket is illustrated in more detail. In the drawing show:

1 a perspective view of the formed as a mesh basket container with four in use position walls, wherein the bottom part is removed,

2 a perspective view similar 1 with verschenkbar located on opposite longitudinal side walls transverse walls, one of which is pivoted in the open position,

3 a perspective view similar 2 with the two transverse side walls pivoted in the open position,

4 a perspective view with folded in the packing position to the base frame longitudinal side wall,

5 a perspective view of the container completely in packing position,

6 a perspective view of three in pack position and stacked containers, and

7 an enlarged sectional view of the container in the connecting region of the base frame with the vertical struts.

In 1 is a collapsible transport and storage container 1 represented in the form of a grid basket. This container 1 has to support on the bottom B a base frame 2 on, its constructive execution in the view according to 2 becomes clear. The basic frame 2 consists of respective cross bars 3 . 4 by at least one longitudinal connector 5 . 5 ' are connected. For bottom support of this base frame 2 are four corner support legs 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 provided, which in the illustrated embodiment on the crossbars 3 or 4 attack. The section according to 2 also clarifies that on the base frame 2 a bottom part 10 is provided, which can be designed in one or more parts embodiment as a removable assembly.

At the base frame 2 are respective transverse side walls 11 . 12 and respective longitudinal side walls 13 . 14 by means of respective edge-side vertical struts 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 held. Starting from a known construction of such grid baskets (similar to: EP 1 640 281 A1 ) are the walls on the base frame 2 pivotally held so that at least two of the walls 13 . 14 to the base frame 2 towards opposite folded and in this pack position several of the folded containers 1 stackable on top of each other ( 2 to 6 ).

The inventive embodiment of the container 1 is characterized by the fact that in the use position lower end of the vertical struts 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 a with their displacement in the pack position or return displacement in the use position mitschwenkbarer approach leg 19 is provided ( 7 ), so that the vertical struts 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 each extended in the manner of L-shaped hook parts. It is also conceivable that these hook parts are integrally formed (not shown).

From the respective phase diagrams according to 3 and 4 is in conjunction with the enlarged detail view according to 7 clearly that the lug legs 19 . 19 ' respectively. 20 . 20 ' on the one hand rigid with the vertical strut 15 . 16 is connected and on the other hand with a horizontal support distance A, A 'in the region of the base frame 2 or on its crossbars 3 . 4 define a respective pivot axis C, C. In this case, this part connection is designed so that the lug leg 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' with a 90 ° support angle (W, 7 ) from the vertical strut 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 protrudes. It is also conceivable to vary this angle W or the connection of the lug legs to the base frame 2 towards the top of the support feet 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 or at the longitudinal connectors 5 . 6 to be provided (not shown).

In the detailed illustrations according to 2 and 7 becomes clear that the two lug legs 19 . 19 ' respectively. 20 . 20 ' the two walls 13 and 14 in pairs the same length, namely with the respective support spacing A, A 'forming lengths L and L', are formed. By means of this comparatively simple construction is after folding the walls 13 . 14 (Arrow F, F ', 4 ) ensures that the walls 13 . 14 above the base frame 2 in a parallel superposition (plane E, E '; 7 ) and thus an optimal packing position is achieved.

The synopsis of 4 and 7 illustrates that the leg of the approach 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' one in use position ( 2 ) below the respective vertical strut 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 on the base frame 2 associated support area D, D 'is assigned. With the pivoting of the wall 13 . 14 (Arrow F and F ', 4 ) this respective support area D, D 'is released and is thereafter for the support feet 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 to be stacked containers 1' respectively. 1'' ( 6 ) as op timal achievable contact surface specified. The support feet 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 can do this by a security part 25 be detected and by an investment in the pivoted 90 ° -layer vertically extending leg approach ( 6 , right side, 19 respectively. 19 ' ) is the stability for a variety of stacked containers 1' . 1'' advantageously increased.

The representation according to 2 shows that respective in the position of use of the walls 13 . 14 defined vertical vertical axes H of the vertical struts 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 to respective vertical vertical axes H 'of the base frame 2 located Stützfuße 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 offset (each distance G). This largely variable executable distance G is suitably dimensioned so that the vertical axes H 'of the support legs 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 to the median longitudinal plane M of the container 1 are offset inwards (distance K ', 2 ). This creates a free space K at the same time ( 2 ), with the one for the container 1 approaching person an obstacle-free Unterertritt is possible and when using the container 1 in the manner of a crate or a presentation box in shops o. The like. The comfort is improved.

From the synopsis of 2 and 3 it becomes clear that the two opposite walls 13 . 14 in the area of their diagonally opposite vertical struts 16 . 17 each one of the additional walls 11 . 12 pivotally support. This construction is intended to be in use position with the four walls 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 fully enclosed container 1 to build. It is also conceivable that for larger cargo a container without the additional walls 11 and 12 (not shown).

The constructive design of the thigh 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' provides that this on the one hand with the respective vertical strut 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 by a circumferential weld N ( 7 ) can be connected. On the other hand, in the region of the respective pivot axis C, C ', a pivot connection of a simple design is formed by a base frame 2 or the crossbar 3 thorough bolt o. The like. Plug-in part 21 is provided.

In an appropriate embodiment, the respective approach leg 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' as one the respective pole 3 . 4 of the basic frame 2 largely conforming cross-section molding with appropriate support system on the outsides of the rod 3 respectively. 4 ( 1 ) educated. Here is the approach leg 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' at least partially shaped as a U-profile, whose base leg 22 in the region of the welded joint N, the connection area with the respective vertical strut 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 forms. Starting from this U-shaped area with the base leg 22 is the thigh 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' with parallel extended side legs 23 . 23 ' respectively. 24 . 24 ' Mistake. Thus, both the respective lengths L and L 'are defined as well as the distance position A, A' of the respective pivot axes C, C 'on the struts 3 . 4 of the basic frame 2 specified. It is understood that the lug leg can also be formed by an L-shaped plate member o. The like. Elements (not shown).

From the synopsis of 2 to 5 becomes the movement sequence when folding the individual walls 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 (similar: EP 1 640 281 A1 ) clearly, so that afterwards the container 1 in the in 5 shown packed position is spent. In 6 is the advantageous space-saving stacking of three of the folded containers 1 . 1' . 1'' shown.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - US 2863566 [0002]
• GB 910606 [0002]
• - DE 617262 [0003, 0004]
• - US 3499398 [0003, 0004]
• - GB 1299219 [0003]
• - US 4186841 [0004]
• - US 4258631 [0004, 0004]
• - EP 1511411 B1 [0004]
• - EP 1640281 A1 [0005, 0021, 0030]

Claims (15)

Collapsible transport and storage container, with one of cross bars and longitudinal connectors ( 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 ), four corner support legs ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) and at least one bottom part ( 10 ) basic framework ( 2 ), on the respective transverse and / or longitudinal side walls ( 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 ) by means of respective edge-side vertical struts ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) are held pivotably, such that the at least two opposite walls ( 13 . 14 ) to the base frame ( 2 ) in opposite directions (F, F ') can be folded down and in this packing position several of the folded containers ( 1 . 1' . 1'' ) are stackable on each other, characterized in that in the use position lower end of the vertical struts ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) each one with this mitschwenkbarer lug legs ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) is provided. Foldable transport and storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) on the one hand rigid with the vertical strut ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) and on the other hand with horizontal support distance (A, A ') in the region of a rod ( 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 ) of the basic frame ( 2 ) defines a pivot axis (C, C '). Collapsible transport and storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' ) with a 90 ° support angle (W) from the vertical strut ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) protrudes. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the two extension legs ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) of a respective wall ( 13 . 14 ) are provided as the same length pair (L or L '). Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in pairs in each case different lengths (L or L ') of the lug pairs ( 19 . 19 ' respectively. 20 . 20 ' ) of opposing walls ( 13 . 14 ) whose parallel superposition (E, E ') above the base frame ( 2 ) is reachable. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 ' . 20 . 20 ' ) in the use position below the respective vertical strut ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) one on the base frame ( 2 ) is assigned to the support region (D, D ') located with the pivoting (arrow F, F') of the wall ( 13 . 14 ) for the support feet ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) of a stackable second container ( 1' ) is releasable. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in the position of use of the walls ( 13 . 14 ) vertical vertical axes (H) of the vertical struts ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) to the vertical vertical axes (H ') of the base frame ( 2 ) support feet ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) offset. Foldable transport and storage container according to claim 7, characterized in that the vertical axes (H ') of the support feet ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) to the median longitudinal plane (M) of the container ( 1 ) are offset inwards. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that in the stacking position of the folded containers ( 1 . 1' . 1'' ) the respective support feet ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) end on the crossbars ( 3 . 4 ) of the basic frame ( 2 ) rest. Foldable transport and storage container according to claim 9, characterized in that the support feet ( 6 . 7 . 8th . 9 ) near the support area (D, D ') of the attachment leg ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) and with a securing part ( 25 ) are connectable. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the two opposite walls ( 13 . 14 ) in the region of their diagonally opposite vertical struts ( 16 . 17 ) each additional wall ( 11 . 12 ) pivotally supported, such that in use position four walls ( 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 ) a circumferentially closed container ( 1 ) form. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the lug legs ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) on the one hand with the vertical strut ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ) in a connecting region (N) are welded and on the other hand in the region of the pivot axis (C, C ') on the base frame ( 2 ) with a bolt ( 21 ) The pivot connection is formed. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) as a the respective rod ( 3 . 4 ) of the basic frame ( 2 ) is formed largely conforming cross-shaped molding. Foldable transport and storage container according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) is at least partially formed as a U-profile whose base leg ( 22 ) the connection area (N) with the vertical strut ( 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 ). Foldable transport and storage container according to claim 14, characterized in that the lug leg ( 19 . 19 '; 20 . 20 ' ) starting from its U-shaped area ( 22 ) parallel extended side legs ( 23 . 23 '; 24 . 24 ' ), at which end the respective pivot axis (C, C ') on the struts ( 3 . 4 ) of the basic frame ( 2 ) are formed.