DE4243301C2 - Container - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a container according to the preamble of claim 1.

A preferred area of application is the storage and transport of material, in particular especially of components for exhibition stands. Modern stand systems use Leichtme tall profiles, wall elements, frames and bars that can be combined in a variety of ways that can. The cost of such a stand is high, which is why more subject usability is appropriate or necessary. As a result, are carriers Availability and reasonable storage until the next use are particularly important. The time that is required to set up and dismantle the exhibition stand is extremely important becomes; Even with good organization, this time is always short.

Conventional technology takes these requirements very little into account. For example, EP-A1-0 319 974 describes a multi-purpose container for storage and transportation animals of material with different assembled frame parts. At least a main frame part and a side frame part are ver by flaps or doors closable openings are provided through which the container is loaded or unloaded. The Openings in the side frame parts are octagonal, so that between the Openings webs remain. This allows material, the size or length of which of the broadside openings, store only over the narrow sides (or ent take), causing material stored in certain areas of the container  Circumstances can be blocked completely. Material that is in the middle of the Containers can only be unloaded when the material in front of it was sided. The order of loading and unloading and thus access to the one stored material is not freely selectable. One inside the multipurpose container brought in partition divides the interior into an upper and a lower one Half, but are no support and release agents for individual training of the abbey len intended for different materials. Due to the lack of support and Separation pads are a safe storage of material, especially during transport the container is not easily guaranteed; rather need special fasteners conditions such as ropes, tapes or the like are provided in order to prevent intrinsic movements of the to prevent stored good if possible. In addition, items must be carried sensitive surfaces, to avoid damage if necessary additional Lich packed individually. This is both when loading and when unloading considerable additional effort and costs valuable time.

GB-A1-2 239 234 discloses a frame used in an offshore container. This is designed as a basket and is used to load and unload the offshore container by means of a crane. Stops attached to the container floor serve as an arrest aids in inserting the frame into the container. Suitable facilities for There are no storage and transportation of different exhibition stand materials act.

A collapsible shelf pallet describes DE-PS 30 36 480, which the storage and serves the transport of semi-finished, intermediate and finished products. She owns one Existing frame in the form of a parallelepiped with a rectangular plan, of the same two side panels with horizontal plugs connected between them Has connecting rods. There are means for defining longitudinal spars and Shelves, at least at support angles, at selectable height intervals and parallel to the floor specified, devices for individual storage of different materials are however not available; as well as placing the pallet in a container. The same disadvantages have a range described in DE-GM 88 04 190 for the Transport of liquefied gas bottles. This has a frame, a base plate, one foldable divided middle floor and a swiveling roll-up ramp. On the floor plate are four corner posts attached to the sides and at the back across bars are rigidly connected. No further bracing is planned.

A container with two grid or Perforated plates are disclosed in DE-OS 41 24 250. This is only for storage and the transport of heating cost metering ampoules, which are standing in the container  be stored. Other items or materials in the container below delivery or storage is not intended.

DE-OS 34 35 941 a stacking container for molded parts, in particular sheet metal stamped part, in the automotive industry. It consists of a frame with top and lower strips, between which the molded parts are received standing, namely in Profile notches for the edges of the molded parts. The disadvantage of this arrangement is that only molded parts of a uniform height can be stored in the stacking container. Larger or smaller molded parts, sheets or plates can not in the stacking container be accommodated. In contrast, DE-GM 91 14 422 describes a stackable Transport frame for car glass panes with vertical dividers. Has a bottom part Rows of vertically aligned support rods, the one to be loaded from above Form drawers for individual panes of glass. The disadvantage, however, is that the panes stored in this frame have a certain minimum length have to. Shorter glass panes, sheets or plates can be found between the dividing bars no hold and therefore fall out of the holder.

In DE-GM 81 28 871 there is a fairly comparable exhibition regarding accessibility described closet cabinet, each one box for drawer-like one above the other arranged, extendable base plates and for side by side, for Side has pull-out room images. This is supposed to be a realistic idea possible sanitary equipment can be conveyed clearly. Although the components are the cabinet, d. H. Floor slabs and room pictures, each interchangeable, for example with new ones To present collections; a change in the room layout within the exhibition but it is neither intended nor feasible.

A special exhibition container is described in DE-GM 39 05 030, the purpose of which is high Stability is provided with special wall panels and hollow post corner connections to allow attachment and transport using a hoist or crane hook. Of the However, little attention is paid to use.

For variable indoor cells or exhibition stands were in DE-OS 32 28 409 ver Different sets of components proposed, preferably plug connections for Flat components are used to make structures of different shapes and sizes put together. According to DE-OS 36 10 448 articulated connections are used neighboring double walls by adding new areas by opening one wall each to form for an upper floor. The means of transport must be in such structures adapt to the respective material requirements and usually require a large number of ver  Different containers or boxes of different sizes. This also applies to common measurements Stand systems that allow a wide range of designs with standardized components.

There are already containers that are designed as a suitcase or standing cabinet and z. B. with Forklifts can be moved. One that can be moved by means of a lifting roller Conventional medium-sized container has an angle frame construction for folding and Pegboards. Partitioning means are available for components of exhibition stands, all of them things are only variable to a limited extent. The overview of the stored goods depends essentially Lich on the nature and skill of the staff; targeted access to certain material can be cumbersome unpacking and repacking with a correspondingly high Require time.

The invention has for its object a container for the on exhibition stands to create the required material that is easily accessible as a compact intermediate storage and with a clear organization system with clever room division can be designed that the storage as well as the removal of the required material also with large dimensions simplified and the loading, unloading and search time is significantly reduced.

Main features of the invention are set out in the characterizing part of Opposition 1 . Further features and configurations are the subject of claims 2 to 10.

A container for storing and transporting material for the assembly and dismantling of Exhibition stands according to the invention has a ge on a base or on rollers supported, generally rectangular floor, at least one solid wall and one on the corner post-supported cover or roof panel. This construction gives the container its stability. The material contained in it is protected against environmental influences and is safe cher stored. The rollers enable easy container maneuvering when ver shop or at the exhibition center. The corners of the Con openings arranged in tainers allow quick and easy loading and unloading that of the container. The lockable flaps or doors secure the stored Material from theft. On a frame anchored in the container with cross frame and fields of supports or guide rods located between posts can be in selectable height distances, e.g. B. by means of clamps or screwing longitudinal bars, Intermediate floors and / or guide profiles are set parallel to the floor. These serve as a spacer and support for panels, panels or frames of different sizes and length. Two perforated plates aligned one behind the other at a distance can Pick up rods or round profiles. In a storage space with cabinet parts and / or Small parts and accessories such as  Fastening material, cleaning agents or tools conveniently and clearly under bring. The exhibition stand components to be transported such as bars, plates, boards or Frames and corresponding accessories, fastening material or tools can be in Compartments of different predetermined dimensions next to, in front of and / or above one another which are stored in the container and transported safely. All items are freely accessible from at least one side. Through the pre-sorted, orderly, individually There are numerous rationalization effects when you move the material up and down construction of the exhibition stand. Reduce non-productive times (transport, search, re-stacking) significantly and the employees can fully focus on building the booth focus.

Important constructive measures of the invention are in claims 2 to 10 give. So according to claim 2, the compartments are components of the or each in the container attachable or anchorable frame, so that in a very simple manner reliable assembly is guaranteed. Advantageously, according to claim 3 attached at least two cross frames parallel to each other on the floor and z. B. by Hanger secured in the upper part of the container, while the support fields according to claim 4 are formed of shelves, the through-penetrating rods and zwi cantilevered sleeves are held in areas of uniform height. With mi This means that minimal effort is required for variable interior design easy installation and high strength.

The column fields are set up in accordance with claim 5 for receiving frames tet, which are secured against displacement by positive locking, in particular by means of bent ends or bends of the shelves.

In order to quickly load bars when dismantling a trade fair stand and to protect the container device has at least the opening-side perforated plate according to claim 6 insertion aids, e.g. B. trumpet-shaped sleeves, spouts and. the like in front of and / or in the holes. According to claim 7, the perforated plate or a her upstream template with the cross-section of the rods holes of the same shape point. Own movements z. B. of specially shaped rods with emp if necessary sensitive surface are effectively avoided, so that this during the trans ports are not damaged.

In an advantageous embodiment according to claim 18 are inserted upright for guiding slid panels, panels, partitions or the like available, preferably from the floor to a cross frame or a wall run obliquely or in an arc.  

For a quick and accurate attachment of the internals in the container, as are saying 9 provides for superimposed components by adjusting screws with external and Female thread connected. In the embodiment of claim 10, the ends of Füh bars attached to perforated strips of cross frames, for example by means of a forehead tiger self-tapping screws.  

Further features, details and advantages of the invention result from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to Drawing. In it show:

Fig. 1 is a schematic oblique view of a container without Interiors

Fig. 2 is a schematic front view,

Fig. 3a shows a plan view,

FIG. 3b is a side view and

FIG. 3c is a front view of a container,

FIG. 4a is a front view, and

FIG. 4b is a side view of a frame, with partial sectional views according to the lines FF and GG and HH in Fig. 4a,

Fig. 5 is a partial sectional view of a guide device,

Fig. 6 is a front view of a perforated plate,

Fig. 7a is a front view, and

Fig. 7b shows a side view of a container with a schematically illustrated layout,

Fig. 8a is a front view of a container with a door frame rack,

Fig. 8b is a side view of FIG. 8a,

Fig. 8c is a partial view of a door frame compartment corresponding to the cutout VIIIc in Fig. 8a,

Fig. 9a is a front view as well

Fig. 9b is a side view of a container with other space division and

Fig. 10, Fig. 11, Fig. 12 each a front view of containers with yet another room layout.

The container schematically illustrated in Fig. 1 is generally designated 10 . It preferably has a roller-supported floor 11 and solid walls 14 , furthermore at least one front door 16 for opening an opening 18 and at least one side door 17 for opening an opening 19 . A roof panel 20 closes the container 10 at the top. The front view in Fig. 2 illustrates a possible division of space in the container 10 , with various compartments A, B, C, D, E are arranged so that material stored therein is freely accessible with open doors ( 16 ). If the width of the container 10 is, for example, 1 m, its height 1.5 m and its length or depth 2.5 m, then 10 wide panels in compartment A, 50 bars in compartment B, 30 medium-wide panels in compartment C and 10 narrow panels or a number of frames can be accommodated in compartment E, while compartment D forms a freely available storage space.

An embodiment of a robust construction is shown in FIGS . 3a to 3c. Schematic is indicated by dash-dotted lines, where floor stiffeners and possibly also (explained below) cross frame 22 can be arranged. The corner post 15 of the container 10 can have handles 52 at an ergonomically favorable height, with which it can be moved by hand on a flat surface. Furthermore, the doors 16 , 17 are provided with handles and bolts or a lock 54 . The floor 11 can have fixed feet (not shown); in the example shown, it is based on the one hand on a pair of fixed castors 12 and on the other hand on an end pair of brakeable castors 13 . As a result, the weight of the container 10 is carried statically securely and sufficient mobility is ensured. Suitable coupling devices (not shown) can be provided for moving with a tractor or for attaching a further container. The bottom 11 has expediently in the middle recordings 60 for the support arms of a fork lift truck and crane eyes 62 above for a hoist.

A possible inner longitudinal arrangement of a container 10 is shown in Fig. 3a. Stiffening elements are indicated by dashed or dotted lines. At selectable longitudinal intervals - as shown in dash-dot lines in an example - e.g. B. three cross frames 22 for receiving perforated plates 40 ( FIG. 6) or partitions 45 ( FIG. 5). In between there are a plurality of upward-facing guide profiles 43 ( FIG. 5) on the bottom 11 , and in the upper part 21 of the container 10 accordingly speaking (not shown here) guide profiles or spars can be arranged vice versa to the perforated plates 40 or partition 45 of to be held in the same way at the top.

The mechanical structure of a typical container frame, FIGS. 4a and 4b. In this case 4a is a cross-frame is shown in Fig. 22 with a separating grating 45 and with a perforated plate 40 which is disposed in an upper corner region of the container frame. The spatial extent and division of the grid or hole spacings and widths can be chosen according to the desired grid subdivision. The cross frame 22 are fastened by means of screw connections 27 and hangers 24 to the limiting parts of the container 10 , in particular on the floor 11 and on the roof part 20 .

The dividing grid 45 consist of lower and upper perforated strips 50 with guide rods 48 held between them, which can be of different heights. From Fig. 4a three different height ranges are shown, wherein the right is a low height is illustratively denoted by h below. The ends of the perforated strips 50 are fixed to posts 34 . Guide profiles 43 , a large number of which are at least on the bottom side behind and next to one another, but which can also be provided on the head side, facilitate the insertion of panels T or panels P and secure the stored material against lateral tipping or slipping. The spacing of lugs or ribs 44 of the guide profiles 43 ( FIG. 5) define spaces 46 between the dividing grids 45 and thus their division.

Fig. 4b shows that several transverse frames 22 in succession together with longitudinal bars 25 form a frame which is fixed to the floor 11 and the roof part 20 of the container 10 . The cross frame 22 have vertical hollow profiles 23 and horizontal perforated strips 50 . Narrow guiding rods 51 are bent (or inclined) between each cross frame and the floor 11 or the associated guide profile 43 ; these guide rods 51 serve as a sliding aid when inserting long sheets T or plates P. By choosing the length of such frames, which can also be installed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the container, a wide variety of storage options can be realized. A storage space R for free use is located between perforated strips 50 , which on the one hand hold the perforated plates 40 at the bottom and on the other hand hold the middle field of guide rods 43 or separating grids 45 at the top in FIG. 4a, and an intermediate floor 37 which holds the lowest grid field (on the right in FIG . 4a) terminates above.

Further, it takes Figures 4a and 4b, that a plurality of -. The Drawn Neten embodiment, three - similar perforated plates 40 are mounted at successively disposed cross frame 22 such that their respective identically shaped and equally sized holes 41 are accurately aligned with each other. As a result, tunnels are formed to accommodate rods S ( FIGS. 6, 7b, 9a, 12) parallel to one another. As an insertion aid you can on or in the holes 41 z. B. trumpet-shaped sleeves, spouts and. The like. (Not shown) provide. The contour of the holes 41 can suitably be adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the rods S.

Examples of different room layouts are shown in FIGS. 7a to 12. As can be seen from Fig. 7a and 7b that in addition to a longitudinal compartment E for long frames Z, which is accessible from the front side, still another compartment E for shorter sides Z (Fig. 8c) next to a compartment C for medium-sized sheets P can be seen before. Such individual compartments for less extended components can be designed as independent cross frames or inserts. According to FIG. 7b, a compartment B for rods S is arranged above the plate compartment C. A side compartment D is a storage space R with several cabinet parts.

Figs. 8a to 8c show a frame, the three by z. B. screwed longitudinal beams 25 connected cross frame 22 which have 34 fixed perforated strips 50 on corner supports or posts. The latter hold partition grids ( 45 ) made of guide rods 48 , here formed by sleeves 36 , which are penetrated by rods 38 and are clamped between shelves 37 . The enlarged section in FIG. 8c shows details of this structure more clearly. The length of the sleeves 36 determines the compartment height, that is, the distance between the shelves 37 . The ends thereof have bends 58 ( FIG. 8b), which prevent sliding of embedded frames Z (see FIGS. 7a, 7b; 9a, 9b), which are supported on a rear wall 30 in the interior of the container. Again, the extent of each cross frame 22 and the division of the separating grid, ie the clear width between the sleeves 36 and their length or height, can be varied as required. The frame is also anchored here by means of screw connections 27 and hangers 24 .

Another very compact division of space is shown in FIGS. 9a and 9b. Here, the container 10 has in the upper part 21 a compartment B for rods S and underneath a compartment C for long panels P or panels T. Also shorter frames Z of a side compartment E are accessible from the front, above which a compartment D serves as storage space R is located. This has a plurality of drawer elements 56 and a cabinet part 55 , all of which are accessible from the broad side ( 19 ).

Still other designs can be seen from FIGS. 10 to 12. In the example of FIG. 10, a lower compartment C for medium-sized plates P is combined with a compartment B for rods S in the upper part 21 . On the side there is a compartment D as storage space R for use as required. Fig. 11 shows the front view of a container 10, which at least over a large part of its length a compartment A for receiving long panels comprising T. In such a case, however, there may be additional storage spaces on the side. This also applies to the design according to FIG. 12, the end wall of which is designed as a perforated plate 40 with holes 41 for receiving rods S in a compartment B.

The invention is not limited to the designs described, especially since numerous variants and modifications are subject to the principles set out. It can be seen from the exemplary embodiments explained that the object for storing and transporting components for trade fair stands provides a roller-based container 10 in particular with changeable, different compartments A, B, C, D, E which are arranged next to one another, in front of and / or one above the other and individually from openings 18 , 19 on a narrow and a wide side of the container 10 are freely accessible. At least two cross frames 22 are fastened parallel to one another on the floor 11 and secured by hangers 24 in the container upper part 21 . Longitudinal bars 25 and / or shelves 37 can be fastened as holders and support means at selectable intervals to the cross frame 22 , for. B. by rods 38 with perforated strips 50 and intermediate sleeves 36th Column fields can accommodate frames Z, panels P and / or panels T. With an opening-side perforated plate 40, at least one inner perforated plate 42 is aligned to accommodate rods S, preferably in holes 41 of the same shape. Comb-like guide profiles 43 on the bottom 11 hold vertical dividing grids 45 for setting flat elements P, T; bottom-side guide rods 51 form sliding aids. The container 10 may have a service brake; it is for transport by means of conveyors and hoists such as a crane, forklift etc. Like. Suitable for moving by hand or by tractors.

Reference list

A, B, C, D, E compartments
h height
P plates
R storage space
S rods
T plates
Z frames
10 containers
11 floor
12 fixed castors
13 swivel castors
14 wall / walls
15 corner posts
16 , 17 doors
18 , 19 openings
20 cover / roof panel
21 top
22 cross frame
23 hollow profiles
24 hangers
25 longitudinal spars
27 screw connections
28 holes
30 rear wall
34 posts
36 sleeves
37 shelves
38 bars
40 perforated plate
41 holes
42 inner perforated plate
43 guide profiles
44 noses / ribs
45 dividers
46 spaces
48 management staffs
50 perforated strips
51 rods
52 handle (s)
54 castle
55 cupboard (parts)
56 drawers
58 offsets
60 shots
62 crane eyes

Claims (10)

1. Container ( 10 ) for storing and transporting material for the assembly and dismantling of exhibition stands, characterized by

• a) a generally rectangular base ( 11 ) supported on a base or on rollers ( 12 , 13 ), at least one fixed wall ( 14 ) and a cover or roof panel ( 20 ) supported on corner posts ( 15 ),
• b) openings ( 18 , 19 ) which can be closed by means of flaps or doors ( 16 , 17 ) on corners of the container adjacent to one another, namely on one narrow side and one wide side,
• c) at least one frame which can be anchored in the container ( 10 ) and has a transverse frame ( 22 ) and fields ( 35 ) of supports or guide rods ( 48 ) located between posts ( 34 ),
• d) on the transverse frame (22) in selectable height intervals parallel to the ground fixable longitudinal spars (25), shelves (37) and / or guide profiles (43) as a spacer and support means for Taflen (T), plates (P) or frames (Z),
• e) at least two perforated plates ( 40 , 42 ) arranged one behind the other and aligned to receive rods (S),
• f) a storage space (R) with cabinet parts ( 55 ) and / or drawer elements ( 56 ) accessible on the opening side,
• h) such that the entire, in compartments (A, B, C, D, E) different predetermined dimensions next to, before and / or one above the other accommodated material, (T, P, Z, S) of at least one side of Containers from is freely accessible.

2. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the compartments (A, B, C, D, E) are components of the or each frame ( 22 , 25 ) which can be fastened or anchored in the container ( 10 ). 3. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least two transverse frames ( 22 ) are fastened parallel to one another on the floor ( 11 ) and z. B. are secured by hangers ( 24 ) in the container top ( 21 ). 4. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the support fields ( 35 ) of shelves ( 37 ) are formed by means of bores ( 28 ) penetrating rods ( 38 ) and intermediate sleeves ( 36 ) of areas uniform Height (h) are supported. 5. Container according to claim 4, characterized in that the support fields ( 35 ) for receiving frames (Z) and these are secured against displacement by positive locking, in particular by means of bent ends or offsets ( 58 ) of the shelves ( 37 ). 6. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least the opening-side perforated plate ( 40 ) has insertion aids, for. B. trumpet-shaped sleeves, spouts and. Like. Before and / or in the holes ( 41 ). 7 Container according to claim 6, characterized in that at least the opening-side perforated plate ( 40 ) or an upstream template with the cross-section of the rods (S) has holes of the same shape ( 41 ). 8. Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that for guiding inserted panels (P), panels (T), partition walls or the like. Bottom-side guide rods or walls (51) are present, which are preferably from the floor ( 11 ) run obliquely or in an arc shape towards a cross frame ( 22 ) or a wall ( 14 ). 9. Container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that Components on top of each other by steep screws with external and internal thread are connected. 10. Container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the ends of guide rods ( 48 ) on perforated strips ( 50 ) of the transverse frame ( 22 ) are attached, for example by means of cutting screws on the end face.