EP2589543B1 - Transport and presentation container - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container for transporting, storing and presenting goods according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Goods are usually delivered to the retailer in transport containers or boxes, where they are moved from the transport container to store shelves. Instead of taking these out of the transport containers and give them to retail shelves and present them to the customer, in recent years, for reasons of cost and space, it has become increasingly important to present the goods to the customer in entire groups or stacks of goods or even in the transport crates. Since a variety of goods are sold in bags, cardboard packaging, etc., which can be easily damaged during transport, the transport crates must protect the delivered goods as possible from all sides and completely against external force. Furthermore, these may only have a low weight and should be compactable in the empty state, to store this space saving or transport back. For this purpose, folding or folding plastic containers are usually used. However, these containers are only partially suitable for presenting goods for sale, since the side walls, which protect the goods during transport from all sides, also cover the goods.
- a container with a container part and a lid is known.
- a side wall of the container part has a rectangular recess defining a front opening. This opening can be closed by a plate, which is hinged to the lid.
- WO 00/30946 A1 describes a container with inwardly and superimposed hinged side walls and a ceiling wall which is pivotable from a horizontal position in which it closes the container in a vertical position in which it rests against the outside of a side wall and are folded together with this inward can.
- Another side wall is formed as a door and can pivot about a vertical axis or longitudinal edge of an adjacent side wall to the outside.
- WO 2011/131301 A1 discloses a container in which, in the unfolded state, one of the side walls can be detached and removed from the adjacent side walls and can be transferred to an inserted position below the bottom.
- the present invention has for its object to provide a container which is equally suitable for the transport and presentation of goods and which solves the problems described above in connection with the prior art in a simple manner.
- a container according to the invention has a bottom and hingedly connected, hinged side walls.
- the side walls can be in the unfolded state, preferably by means of latches, connecting or closing elements releasably connect with each other and inwardly, preferably one above the other fold or fold to assume a folded state.
- According to the invention can be in the unfolded state, at least one of the hinged side walls or at least a substantial part thereof solve by releasing the hinge connection between the side wall and the bottom of the floor or connected to the bottom side wall portion and by means of a pivoting mechanism to the opposite side wall or at least in the direction of Swing opposite side wall.
- Such a container is suitable for transporting and presenting goods alike.
- the goods and goods contained therein are protected from all sides. If the goods are at the local retailer for Sale is to be offered, at least one of the side walls can be detached from the container bottom, so as to - at least from one side - to allow a clear view of the goods. Furthermore, the goods can be more easily removed, especially if the container is full or if he is placed high on a stack and you can grab the goods from the front and must not take up out of the container.
- This container offers enormous savings for the retailer.
- the goods delivered with the container do not have to be moved into presentation containers or shelves, since the container according to the invention can be easily converted from a transport container into a presentation container, so that less personnel costs are incurred on site.
- the retailer can dispense with expensive shelving systems. If the container is empty, it can be folded up and stored in a space-saving way and transported back. Further falls due to the reusability of the transport and presentation container according to the invention less waste, which is usually due to the cardboard layers and plastic films, which is useful not only from an ecological, but also from an economic point of view.
- the goods are protected in the lower containers of the container stack in the transport position and by the stable side walls of the container, so that they can not be damaged by shopping trolleys or trucks transported stack of goods.
- the side wall detachable from the container bottom is pivotable by means of a pivot mechanism to the opposite side wall, the side wall always remains connected to the container via the pivot mechanism. This means that special space must be created for temporary storage of the side wall. In addition, the removed sidewall can not be lost.
- the detachable side wall which in the showroom is preferably the end wall facing the customer, can be opened to the opposite side wall, i. to the back wall, where it does not affect the visibility of the goods.
- This solution also offers the advantage that the side wall together with the pivoting mechanism remains over the container or within a space projected upwards from the container and thus requires no space outside the stack of goods for the re-functioning of the container in the presentation position, so that several stacks of inventive Containers can be placed close to each other without affecting the pivoting function.
- the axis of rotation of the pivot mechanism extends centrally or substantially centrally between the pivotable side wall and the opposite side wall.
- the swivel mimic can be simplified to one or more rotatably mounted pivot arms, which can pivot between the two opposite side walls back and forth and beyond can remain within the lateral dimensions of the container.
- the pivotable side wall is pivotable through 180 ° and can be brought into the plane of the opposite side wall, that is, that after pivoting both side walls are plane-parallel on the opposite side of the container.
- the pivotable side wall can be placed on the opposite side wall, so that the opposite side wall simultaneously acts as a stop for the pivoting movement of the pivot mechanism.
- pivotable side wall and / or the opposite side wall are designed so that both side walls can be releasably connected to one another in this pivotal position or presentation position, which also increases the overall stability of the container.
- the pivotable side wall when it is pivoted by about 180 ° to the other side or to the rear, before or inside or behind or outside the opposite side wall.
- the opposite side wall and / or the side walls adjacent to the pivotable side wall may have corresponding receptacles for this purpose.
- a limitation of the pivoting movement e.g. a stop, can also be provided in the pivot mechanism itself.
- the pivoting mechanism may be formed by parts of the side walls adjacent to the pivotable side wall.
- at least one side wall adjacent to the pivotable side wall can have a side wall element rotatably connected to the bottom and a side wall element pivotally connected to this side wall element and pivotable relative thereto.
- This swivel side wall element can be connected in the unfolded state with the side wall to be pivoted, ie that part of the side wall which is connected to the pivotable side wall, and serve as a pivot arm of the pivot mechanism.
- the adjacent side walls which may be, for example, the longer side walls of the container, in two or more parts connected to each other via a pivot point and by using one of these parts as a pivot arm for pivoting the side wall to the opposite side can be dispensed with a separate pivoting mimic.
- a separate pivoting mimic On the one hand serves a part of the adjacent side wall in the transport position to protect the recorded goods and on the other hand as a pivot arm to bring the container in the presentation position.
- the side walls as a pivoting mechanism is further ensured that the pivoting movement of the side wall to be pivoted remains laterally within the space defined by the container.
- the pivoting movement of the side wall element or the pivot arm extends plane-parallel to the adjacent side walls.
- the pivot arm is a part of the side wall, the pivoting movement is not affected by the goods of the loaded container.
- the pivoting mechanism is not at the expense of the loading volume of the container, which might be the case if a separate pivoting mimic would be provided.
- both opposite side walls can be designed to be pivotable.
- the adjacent side walls may have two correspondingly pivotable side wall elements, so that the one pivotable side wall by means of the one pivotable side wall member and the other pivotable side wall by means of the other pivotable side wall member is pivotable to the opposite side.
- This variant in which a pivotable side wall is guided on both sides with corresponding pivotable side wall elements of the adjacent side wall, leads to an overall more stable pivoting movement.
- an adjacent sidewall may include a pivotable sidewall member for pivoting the one sidewall in one direction and the other adjacent sidewall having a pivotable sidewall member for pivoting the other pivotable sidewall in the other direction.
- the adjacent side walls can be made identical and thus inexpensive.
- the hinged connection between the bottom and the pivotable side wall provided for opening and closing can be released in the unfolded state via one or more unlocking elements so as to enable pivotal movement of the side wall and side wall element or side wall elements.
- unlocking the pivoting movement can be specifically initiated so as not to run the risk that the pivoting side wall in the unfolded state folds up accidentally.
- the pivotable side wall in other ways, for. B. are held by resilient elements or clamping elements or frictional connection elements in connection with the ground, which release the connection between the pivotable side wall and the ground only when applying a predetermined force or force in a particular direction.
- the pivotable side wall can only be detached from the ground when it is in the vertical position or completely unfolded position. This will ensure that the hinged side panel does not accidentally come off the floor when the container is opened or closed.
- the pivotable side wall element is a substantially triangular wall section of the adjacent side wall, which completes this from a central and bottom-distant (arranged in the region of the upper edge) pivot point from the pivotable side wall out.
- the pivotable side wall element actually constitutes part of the adjacent side wall and no side wall element additionally mounted over the side wall.
- the triangular shape ensures on the one hand the stability of the pivot mechanism and, on the other hand, sufficient lateral support for the goods over the remaining non-pivotable part of the side wall.
- the portion of the adjacent side wall, on which the side wall element is articulated be formed double-walled and the pivotable side wall element in both Schwenkendwolfen be partially received therein.
- a pivoting movement can be ensured by 180 °, without having to arrange the pivot point above the peripheral edge of the side walls or to use more complex hinge mechanisms with scenes.
- the two side walls may be formed so that they engage flush in the 180 ° pivot position.
- the side walls of the hinge By engaging the side walls of the hinge is relieved, which otherwise alone any transverse forces on the pivot mechanism, z. B. with lateral shocks, would have to record.
- the pivotable side wall may have on its inside a surface or support for fixing labels of the goods, which becomes readable when the side wall has been pivoted to the other side.
- details of the goods or the price of the goods are either affixed to the shelving systems or to specially designated areas or signs or devices above or next to the stacks of goods.
- the ability to use the inner surface of the sidewall pivoted to the other side as a marking surface for the goods allows the retailer to dispense with separate signage measures.
- a container according to this development thus offers all functions from the delivery of the goods to the promotional presentation of the goods at the customer.
- the pivotable side wall can also pivot when the container is on a flat surface or a stack of identical or compatible container.
- the container according to the invention is thus a folding and stackable container, wherein the uppermost container of a container stack can be transformed from the storage or transport position into a presentation position.
- At least selected side walls of the container may be made of a transparent or semi-transparent plastic material. This allows the goods to be recognized not only from the front, where the side wall has been swung away, but also from the side through the transparent walls, without having to forego the lateral support by the side walls.
- the container can be provided with safety and security elements.
- mechanical solutions eyelets for security lines, etc.
- electronic solutions security tags, RFID chips, etc
- connection technology between the pivotable side wall and the container bottom on the one hand and the adjacent side walls in combination with the pivot mechanism is considered to be an invention.
- a hinged container of the type mentioned above at least one side wall which is connected in the unfolded state with the bottom and adjacent side walls and are selectively released either from the ground by loosening the hinge connection between the side wall and the bottom or from the adjacent side walls can.
- This invention Connection technology makes it possible to bring the container in three different positions. Due to the foldability of all side walls, the empty container can be reduced to a minimum volume. For transporting goods, the side walls can be opened in an upright position, whereby the goods are protected in the container from all sides. Finally, at least one sidewall can be detached from the floor to provide a clear view of the goods when the goods are offered for sale to the local retailer.
- connection can be configured such that the pivotable side wall is always connected to the bottom or side wall element or that the pivotable side wall can only be detached from the ground when it is connected to a side wall element.
- the pivot mechanism has been dispensed with the pivot mechanism, but is ensured by the coordinated or complementary formation of the opposite side walls, that the side wall, although not by means of a pivot mechanism, but by hand in the same position as after the pivoting process can be brought to to be able to present the goods in the container to the customer in a promotional way.
- the possibility of connecting the opposite side walls ensures that the side wall detached from the floor is not lost or otherwise needs to be stored.
- a container according to the last-mentioned aspects shares all the advantages of a container according to the first aspect, which may also have one or more features described in connection with the first aspect.
- the Fig. 1 shows a foldable plastic container 2 according to the invention according to a first embodiment in the unfolded state, which is suitable for transporting, storing and presenting a variety of piece goods, which are distributed in retail.
- the container 2 has a rectangular cross section with a bottom 4 and four vertical side walls 6 (6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4), which are connected to each other at their respective side portions by means of locking elements 8.
- the opposite, shorter side walls 6-1 and 6-2 have in the upper area and centrally handle openings 10, wherein the remaining cross member 12 is provided for supporting the container 2 on its inner side with stiffening ribs 14.
- the side walls 6 are rotatably connected to the bottom 4, so that they can be folded inwardly after unlocking the locking elements 8, as described in detail below with reference to the FIGS. 2 and 3 is described.
- the Fig. 2 shows the container 2 in the partially folded state, in which the two shorter side walls 6-1 and 6-2 are respectively folded inward and toward each other and come to rest flat on the floor 4.
- the side walls 6-1 and 6-2 are each connected via four joints or hinges 16 and the longer side walls 6-3 and 6-4 via five joints or hinges 18 to the bottom 4.
- the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 each have lateral cheeks 20 which restrict the folding movement of the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 outwardly in the vertical position and surround the outside thereof.
- These cheeks 20 have a plurality of receptacles 22, in which engage the formed on the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 locking elements 8.
- the cheeks 20 of the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 limit the folding movement of the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 to the outside, the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 ensure that the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 do not fold in when opened.
- the rotational movement of the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 outwardly is limited by a laterally upwardly extending from the bottom edge portion 22, on which the side walls 6-3 and 6-4 are stored and come into contact when the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 are brought into the vertical position.
- the folding axis of the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 is located higher than the folding axis of the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 due to the laterally raised edge portion 24, so that the long side walls 6-3 and 6 -4 can be folded over the folded short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 and in the folded state of the bottom 4, the short side walls 6-1 and 6-2 and the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 are plane-parallel one above the other.
- the container 2 according to the invention can be compactly compact when empty and requires only little storage space.
- each of the long side walls 6-3 and 6-4 of two side wall elements 26 and 28 which are pivotable about a hinge 30 to each other, wherein the side wall member 26 is rotatably connected via the joints 18 with the edge portion 24 of the bottom 4, while the side wall member 28 can be pivoted in the plane of the side wall 6-3 and 6-4 by 180 ° to the other side.
- the short side wall 6-2 is respectively connected to the side wall member 26, while the short side wall 6-1 is fixedly connected to the pivotable side wall member 28.
- Um like in the Fig. 4 shown to be able to pivot the two side wall elements 28 together with the short side wall 6-1, the hinge connection between the side wall 6-1 and the bottom 4 must be solved.
- the hinges 16 of the short side wall 6-1 are therefore designed so that the short side wall 6-1, when in its unfolded vertical position, will release the side wall 6-1 and the corresponding trunnions and bushes, respectively.
- the side wall 6-1 is connected by a further locking element 32 to the bottom 4, which can be unlocked when the side wall 6-1 is to be pivoted to the other side of the container ,
- a claw can be actuated by means of a provided on the side wall 6-1 handle or lever member, which engages positively and / or frictionally engaged in a formed in the container bottom 4 slot-shaped recess.
- the side wall member 26 connected to the bottom 4 is double-walled at least in the upper edge portion region, so that the pivotable side wall member 26 is guided therein and in their respective Schwenkendpositionen immersed in the double-walled portion of the side wall member 26.
- This not only allows the possibility of pivoting the side wall elements 28 and the side wall 6-1 to full 180 °, but also increases the side guidance and the lateral stability of the pivoted part, whereby the pivots 30 are relieved.
- this construction also allows the placement of the hinges 30 below the upper edge of the side walls 6-3 and 6-4, so that the hinge can be accommodated within the space defined by the four side walls 6.
- the side wall elements 28, including the pivotable side wall 6-1 has been pivoted by 180 ° to the opposite side, the side wall 6-1 is seated plane-parallel on the opposite side wall 6-2 in a flush manner.
- Schwenkend ein overlap the two side walls 6-1 and 6-2. More specifically, the two overlap respectively above the handle opening 10 portions of the side walls 6-1 and 6-2. These are designed so that the pivotable side wall 6-1 engages behind the corresponding portion of the side wall 6-2.
- the complementary design of these edge sections is in the Fig. 2 recognizable.
- the upper portion of the side wall 6-1 is stepped to be seated on the corresponding portion of the side wall 6-2.
- the double-walled upper portion of the sidewall member 26 is inwardly open at the transition to the cheek 20 to receive the corresponding upper portion of the cheek 20 of the sidewall member 28.
- the pivotable side wall elements 28 have a widened portion 34, which can additionally serve as a stop for both end positions.
- an upper edge 36 of the portion 34 in the pivoted position comes into contact with an upper edge of the side member 26 and a lower edge of the portion 34 into abutment with the upper edge 38 of the side wall member 26 when the side wall elements 28 and the side wall 6 1 again in the starting position.
- the upper edge portion 38 of the side wall member 26 and the lower edge portion 40 of the side wall member 28 are arcuately formed around the To minimize the surface of the side wall element 28 to be pivoted, without losing much strength. It is also achieved that the products that are closer to the side of the side wall 6-1 still provide enough lateral support so as not to run the risk that they fall laterally out of the container. In addition, in particular from the Fig. 5 to see that the entire container 2 is constructed in a lightweight material construction and both the bottom 4 and the side walls 6 have stiffening geometries.
- FIGS. 6 to 8 show schematically a container 102 according to a second embodiment, which has been omitted for convenience only some of the details previously received.
- This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the side wall 106-3 and 106-4 respectively has another pivotable side wall member 129 on the other side of the pivot point 130, with which the other side wall 106-2, which is also pivotable , can pivot in the direction of the pivotable side wall 106-1.
- the container can be optionally opened on the side wall 106-1 side or on the side wall 106-2 side.
- the pivotable sidewall member 128 rests only on the upper edge 138 of the other pivotable sidewall member 129 and on the other of the opposite sidewall 106-2 and vice versa.
- the container 102 according to the second embodiment is the same in function and advantages as in the first embodiment.
- the Fig. 8 shows an attached on the inside of the pivotable side wall 106-1 advertising sign 142, which represents the products offered in the container 2 for sale and their price. Since the side wall 106-1 and the advertising sign 142 are located above the side wall 106-2, the advertising sign 142 is still visible from the front even if the container 102 is completely filled with products up to the upper edge 138 (immediately below the advertising sign 142 is) is filled. Thus, the retailer with the container 2 shown here save not only storage shelves and compartments, but also appropriate signage measures for product labeling.
- the billboard 142 can be removed, the side wall 106-1 swung back and all four side walls 106 folded one after another and the container 102 cleared to the side.
- the container 102 of identical design can then be restored to its presentation position by pivoting the side wall 106-1 to the opposite side, and the previously removed advertising sign 142 can be placed again.
- a corresponding holding device (not shown) may be provided.
- the goods containers are already provided with appropriate signage at their delivery.
- the signboard 142 may also be left on the outside of the hinged sidewall 106-1 upon delivery of the container 102. be visible in the normal state from the outside, be attached, if necessary, to a corresponding holder, and placed only before or after the pivoting of the side wall 106-1 on the inside of the side wall 106-1. This ensures that the advertising sign 141 can be visibly placed in the normal unfolded position as well as in the presentation position with pivoted side wall 106-1 for the customer.
- Fig. 9 shows a container 202 according to the invention according to a third embodiment, which is in the unfolded position, ie in the presentation position and is filled with a variety of goods or general cargo.
- a pivotable side wall 206-1 has been pivoted to the opposite side wall 206-2 and rests on this.
- the longitudinal sides have openings.
- a pivotable side wall member 228 of the side wall 206-3 and 206-4 is not bent, but designed to be rectilinear.
- This embodiment also differs from the first embodiment in that the side wall 206-3 or 206-4 has another pivotable side wall element 229 on the other side of the pivot point 230, with which the other side wall 206-2, the is also designed to pivot, can pivot in the direction of the pivotable side wall 206-1.
- the container can be optionally opened on the side wall 106-1 side or on the side wall 206-2 side.
- the pivotable side wall element 228 or 229 rests on the upper edge 138 of the other pivotable side wall element 129 or 128.
- the container 202 according to the second embodiment corresponds in function and advantages to that of the first and second embodiments.
- Fig. 10 shows stacked and closely spaced containers 202, with six containers 202 stacked on top of each other and only the uppermost container 202 is in the presentation position. If this is empty, it can be removed. In this case, the side wall 206-1 pivoted backward is pivoted forward again and then all side walls 206 are folded inwards and the container is cleared away. Subsequently, underneath revealed container is brought into its presentation position by the pivotable side wall 206-1 is pivoted to the rear.
- only the short side walls are made pivotable.
- the lengths of side walls or all side walls can be made pivotable. This makes it even more flexible with regard to the possibility of positioning the container.
- the pivotable side wall is pivoted by means of side wall elements which are in fact part of the side wall.
- the side walls can be provided with an additional pivot arm or - mechanism which is guided inside or outside the side wall and is connected for the purpose of pivoting with the pivotable side wall.
- the side wall resilient elements or clamping elements or frictional connection elements can be held in connection with the ground.
- the folding mechanism for opening and closing the side walls can be made in accordance with other solutions known from the prior art, provided that these solutions do not hinder the optional release of the pivotable side wall from the ground.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter zum Transportieren, Lagern und Präsentieren von Gütern gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a container for transporting, storing and presenting goods according to the preamble of claim 1.
Waren werden in der Regel in Transportbehältern oder -schachteln zum Einzelhändler ausgeliefert und dort vom Transportbehälter in Verkaufsregale umgeräumt. Anstatt diese aus den Transportbehältern herauszunehmen und in Verkaufsregale einzuräumen und so dem Kunden zu präsentieren, ist man in den vergangenen Jahren aus Kosten- und Platzgründen zunehmend dazu übergegangen, die Waren in gesamten Verbünden oder Warenstapeln oder sogar in den Transportkisten dem Kunden zu präsentieren. Da eine Vielzahl an Waren in Beuteln, Kartonverpackungen etc. verkauft werden, die während des Transports leicht beschädigt werden können, müssen die Transportkisten die ausgelieferte Ware möglichst von allen Seiten und vollständig vor Krafteinwirkungen von außen schützen. Ferner dürfen diese selbst nur ein geringes Eigengewicht haben und sollten im leeren Zustand kompaktierbar sein, um diese platzsparend zwischenlagern oder zurücktransportieren zu können. Hierfür werden in der Regel klapp- oder faltbare Kunststoffbehälter verwendet. Diese Behälter eignen sich jedoch nur bedingt zum Präsentieren von Waren zum Verkauf, da die Seitenwände, welche die Waren beim Transport von allen Seiten schützen, die Waren auch verdecken.Goods are usually delivered to the retailer in transport containers or boxes, where they are moved from the transport container to store shelves. Instead of taking these out of the transport containers and give them to retail shelves and present them to the customer, in recent years, for reasons of cost and space, it has become increasingly important to present the goods to the customer in entire groups or stacks of goods or even in the transport crates. Since a variety of goods are sold in bags, cardboard packaging, etc., which can be easily damaged during transport, the transport crates must protect the delivered goods as possible from all sides and completely against external force. Furthermore, these may only have a low weight and should be compactable in the empty state, to store this space saving or transport back. For this purpose, folding or folding plastic containers are usually used. However, these containers are only partially suitable for presenting goods for sale, since the side walls, which protect the goods during transport from all sides, also cover the goods.
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Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälter zu schaffen, der sich gleichermaßen für den Transport und die Präsentation von Waren eignet und der auf einfache Weise die oben im Zusammenhang mit dem Stand der Technik beschriebenen Probleme löst.Against this background, the present invention has for its object to provide a container which is equally suitable for the transport and presentation of goods and which solves the problems described above in connection with the prior art in a simple manner.
Die Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Pentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.The object is solved by the features of the pentan 1. Advantageous developments are the subject of the dependent claims.
Ein erfindungsgemäßer Behälter gemäß einem ersten Aspekt weist einen Boden und damit drehbar verbundene, klappbare Seitenwände auf. Die Seitenwände lassen sich im aufgeklappten Zustand, vorzugsweise mittels Verrastungen, Verbindungs- oder Schließelementen lösbar untereinander verbinden und nach innen, vorzugsweise übereinander klappen oder falten, um einen zusammengeklappten Zustand einzunehmen. Erfindungsgemäß lässt sich im aufgeklappten Zustand zumindest eine der angelenkten Seitenwände oder zumindest ein wesentlicher Teil davon durch Lösen der Gelenkverbindung zwischen der Seitenwand und dem Boden vom Boden bzw. einem mit dem Boden verbundenen Seitenwandabschnitt lösen und mittels eines Schwenkmechanismus zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand oder zumindest in Richtung der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand schwenken.A container according to the invention according to a first aspect has a bottom and hingedly connected, hinged side walls. The side walls can be in the unfolded state, preferably by means of latches, connecting or closing elements releasably connect with each other and inwardly, preferably one above the other fold or fold to assume a folded state. According to the invention can be in the unfolded state, at least one of the hinged side walls or at least a substantial part thereof solve by releasing the hinge connection between the side wall and the bottom of the floor or connected to the bottom side wall portion and by means of a pivoting mechanism to the opposite side wall or at least in the direction of Swing opposite side wall.
Ein solcher Behälter eignet sich zum Transportieren und Präsentieren von Gütern gleichermaßen. Während des Transports sind die darin aufgenommenen Waren und Güter von allen Seiten geschützt. Wenn die Ware beim Einzelhändler vor Ort zum Verkauf angeboten werden soll, lässt sich zumindest eine der Seitenwände vom Behälterboden lösen, um so - zumindest von einer Seite - eine freie Sicht auf die Waren zu ermöglichen. Ferner lassen sich die Waren so leichter entnehmen, insbesondere wenn der Behälter voll ist oder wenn er weit oben auf einem Stapel platziert ist und man die Waren von vorne greifen kann und nicht nach oben aus dem Behälter herausnehmen muss.Such a container is suitable for transporting and presenting goods alike. During transport, the goods and goods contained therein are protected from all sides. If the goods are at the local retailer for Sale is to be offered, at least one of the side walls can be detached from the container bottom, so as to - at least from one side - to allow a clear view of the goods. Furthermore, the goods can be more easily removed, especially if the container is full or if he is placed high on a stack and you can grab the goods from the front and must not take up out of the container.
Dieser Behälter bietet für den Einzelhändler enorme Einsparungsmöglichkeiten. Zum einen müssen die mit dem Behälter ausgelieferten Waren nicht in Präsentationsbehälter oder Regale umgeräumt werden, da sich der erfindungsgemäße Behälter auf einfache Weise von einem Transportbehälter in einen Präsentationsbehälter umfunktionieren lässt, so dass vor Ort weniger Personalkosten anfallen. Darüber hinaus kann der Einzelhändler auf teure Regalsysteme verzichten. Wenn der Behälter leer ist, lässt sich dieser zusammenklappen und platzsparend zwischenlagern und rücktransportieren. Ferner fällt aufgrund der Wiederverwendbarkeit des erfindungsgemäßen Transport- und Präsentationsbehälters weniger Müll an, welcher üblicherweise durch die Kartonlagen und Plastikfolien anfällt, was nicht nur aus ökologischer, sondern auch aus ökonomischer Sicht sinnvoll ist.This container offers enormous savings for the retailer. On the one hand, the goods delivered with the container do not have to be moved into presentation containers or shelves, since the container according to the invention can be easily converted from a transport container into a presentation container, so that less personnel costs are incurred on site. In addition, the retailer can dispense with expensive shelving systems. If the container is empty, it can be folded up and stored in a space-saving way and transported back. Further falls due to the reusability of the transport and presentation container according to the invention less waste, which is usually due to the cardboard layers and plastic films, which is useful not only from an ecological, but also from an economic point of view.
Im Vergleich zu aufeinander gestellte Kartonlagen lassen sich mit dem erfindungsgemäßen formstabilen Behälter die Waren wesentlich sicherer übereinander stapeln. Durch die Wahlmöglichkeit, den ein und denselben Behälter entweder in die Transportstellung oder in die Präsentationsstellung zu bringen, kann bei einem Warenstapel lediglich der oberste Transportbehälter in seine Präsentationsstellung gebracht werden kann. Dagegen sind die Waren in den unteren Behältern des Behälterstapels in der Transportstellung und durch die stabilen Seitenwände des Behälters geschützt, so dass diese nicht durch Einkaufswägen oder mittels Hubwägen transportierten Warenstapel beschädigt werden können.Compared to stacked cardboard layers can be stacked much safer one above the other with the dimensionally stable container according to the invention. By the option to bring one and the same container either in the transport position or in the presentation position, in a stack of goods, only the top transport container can be brought into its presentation position. In contrast, the goods are protected in the lower containers of the container stack in the transport position and by the stable side walls of the container, so that they can not be damaged by shopping trolleys or trucks transported stack of goods.
Schließlich bedarf es keiner separaten Werbeschilder mehr, da die dem Kunden offen präsentierten Waren für sich selbst sprechen.After all, there is no need for separate advertising signs anymore because the goods that are presented to the customer speak for themselves.
Weitere wesentliche Vorteile ergeben sich aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Schwenkmechanismus. Da die vom Behälterboden lösbare Seitenwand mittels eines Schwenkmechanismus zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand schwenkbar ist, bleibt die Seitenwand über den Schwenkmechanismus immer mit dem Behälter verbunden. Diese bedeutet, dass spezieller Platz zum Zwischenlagern der Seitenwand geschaffen werden muss. Außerdem kann so die entfernte Seitenwand nicht verloren gehen. Darüber hinaus kann über den Schwenkmechanismus die lösbare Seitenwand, welche im Verkaufsraum vorzugsweise die dem Kunden zugewandte Stirnwand ist, zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand, d.h. zur Rückwand, gebracht werden, wo sie die Sicht auf die Waren nicht beeinträchtigt. Diese Lösung bietet auch den Vorteil, dass die Seitenwand samt Schwenkmechanismus über den Behälter bzw. innerhalb eines vom Behälter aus nach oben projizierten Raums verbleibt und somit für die Umfunktionierung des Behälters in die Präsentationsstellung keinen Raum außerhalb des Warenstapels benötigt, so dass mehrere Stapel von erfindungsgemäßen Behältern dicht nebeneinander platziert werden können, ohne dadurch die Schwenkfunktion zu beeinträchtigen.Further significant advantages arise from the pivoting mechanism according to the invention. Since the side wall detachable from the container bottom is pivotable by means of a pivot mechanism to the opposite side wall, the side wall always remains connected to the container via the pivot mechanism. This means that special space must be created for temporary storage of the side wall. In addition, the removed sidewall can not be lost. In addition, via the pivot mechanism, the detachable side wall, which in the showroom is preferably the end wall facing the customer, can be opened to the opposite side wall, i. to the back wall, where it does not affect the visibility of the goods. This solution also offers the advantage that the side wall together with the pivoting mechanism remains over the container or within a space projected upwards from the container and thus requires no space outside the stack of goods for the re-functioning of the container in the presentation position, so that several stacks of inventive Containers can be placed close to each other without affecting the pivoting function.
Die Drehachse des Schwenkmechanismus verläuft mittig oder im Wesentlichen mittig zwischen der schwenkbaren Seitenwand und der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand. Dadurch lässt sich die Schwenkmimik auf einen oder mehrere drehbar gelagerte Schwenkarme vereinfachen, welche zwischen den beiden gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden hin und her schwenken können und darüber hinaus innerhalb der seitlichen Abmessungen des Behälters verbleiben können.The axis of rotation of the pivot mechanism extends centrally or substantially centrally between the pivotable side wall and the opposite side wall. As a result, the swivel mimic can be simplified to one or more rotatably mounted pivot arms, which can pivot between the two opposite side walls back and forth and beyond can remain within the lateral dimensions of the container.
Die obige Definition "zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand" ist lediglich als Richtungsangabe zu verstehen und nicht zwangsläufig dahingehend, dass die schwenkbare Seitenwand mittels des Schwenkmechanismus vollständig zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand geschwenkt wird oder geschwenkt werden kann. Jedoch ist die schwenkbare Seitenwand um 180° schwenkbar und in die Ebene der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand bringbar, d.h., dass sich nach dem Schwenkvorgang beide Seitenwände planparallel auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Behälters befinden.The above definition "to the opposite side wall" is to be understood only as a directional indication and not necessarily to the effect that the pivotable side wall is pivoted by means of the pivoting mechanism completely to the opposite side wall or can be pivoted. However, the pivotable side wall is pivotable through 180 ° and can be brought into the plane of the opposite side wall, that is, that after pivoting both side walls are plane-parallel on the opposite side of the container.
Vorzugsweise kann die schwenkbare Seitenwand auf die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand gesetzt werden, so dass die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand gleichzeitig als Anschlag für die Schwenkbewegung des Schwenkmechanismus fungiert.Preferably, the pivotable side wall can be placed on the opposite side wall, so that the opposite side wall simultaneously acts as a stop for the pivoting movement of the pivot mechanism.
Vorteilhaft kann auch sein, dass die schwenkbare Seitenwand und/oder die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand so gestaltet sind, dass sich beide Seitenwände in dieser Schwenkstellung bzw. Präsentationsstellung lösbar miteinander verbinden lassen, wodurch sich auch die Stabilität des Behälters insgesamt erhöhen lässt.It may also be advantageous that the pivotable side wall and / or the opposite side wall are designed so that both side walls can be releasably connected to one another in this pivotal position or presentation position, which also increases the overall stability of the container.
Anstelle von der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand kann die Schwenkbewegung durch eine oder beide zur schwenkbaren Seitenwand benachbarten Seitenwände, z. B. durch deren obere Kante, begrenzt werden.Instead of the opposite side wall, the pivoting movement by one or both side walls adjacent to the pivotable side wall, z. B. by the upper edge, are limited.
Wenn der Drehpunkt der schwenkbaren Seitenwand nicht mittig, sondern außermittig angeordnet ist, kann die schwenkbare Seitenwand, wenn sie um ca. 180° zur anderen Seite bzw. nach hinten geschwenkt ist, vor bzw. innerhalb oder hinter bzw. außerhalb der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand befinden. Die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand und/oder die zur schwenkbaren Seitenwand benachbarten Seitenwände können entsprechende Aufnahmen hierfür haben.If the fulcrum of the pivotable side wall is not centrally but eccentrically arranged, the pivotable side wall, when it is pivoted by about 180 ° to the other side or to the rear, before or inside or behind or outside the opposite side wall. The opposite side wall and / or the side walls adjacent to the pivotable side wall may have corresponding receptacles for this purpose.
Eine Begrenzung der Schwenkbewegung, z.B. ein Anschlag, kann auch im Schwenkmechanismus selbst vorgesehen sein.A limitation of the pivoting movement, e.g. a stop, can also be provided in the pivot mechanism itself.
Der Schwenkmechanismus kann durch Teile der zur schwenkbaren Seitenwand benachbarten Seitenwände gebildet werden. So kann zumindest eine zur schwenkbaren Seitenwand benachbarte Seitenwand ein mit dem Boden drehbar verbundenes Seitenwandelement und ein mit diesem Seitenwandelement drehbar verbundenes und zu diesem schwenkbares Seitenwandelement aufweisen. Dieses schwenkbare Seitenwandelement kann im aufgeklappten Zustand mit der zu verschwenkenden Seitenwand verbindbar sein, d.h. derjenige Teil der Seitenwand, der sich mit der schwenkbaren Seitenwand verbunden wird, und als Schwenkarm des Schwenkmechanismus dienen. Durch die Teilung der benachbarten Seitenwände, welche beispielsweise die längeren Seitenwände des Behälters sein können, in zwei oder mehrere über einen Drehpunkt miteinander verbundene Teile und durch die Verwendung eines dieser Teile als Schwenkarm zum Schwenken der Seitenwand zur gegenüberliegenden Seite kann auf eine separate Schwenkmimik verzichtet werden. Somit dient einerseits ein Teil der benachbarten Seitenwand in der Transportstellung zum Schutz der aufgenommenen Waren und andererseits als Schwenkarm, um den Behälter in die Präsentationsstellung zu bringen. Durch die Verwendung der Seitenwände als Schwenkmechanismus wird ferner sichergestellt, dass die Schwenkbewegung der zu schwenkenden Seitenwand seitlich innerhalb des durch den Behälter definierten Raums verbleibt. Die Schwenkbewegung des Seitenwandelements bzw. des Schwenkarm verläuft planparallel zu den benachbarten Seitenwänden. Da der Schwenkarm ein Teil der Seitenwand darstellt, wird die Schwenkbewegung auch nicht durch die Waren des beladenen Behälters. Darüber hinaus geht der Schwenkmechanismus nicht zu Lasten des Ladevolumens des Behälters, was unter Umständen der Fall wäre, wenn eine gesonderte Schwenkmimik vorgesehen wäre.The pivoting mechanism may be formed by parts of the side walls adjacent to the pivotable side wall. Thus, at least one side wall adjacent to the pivotable side wall can have a side wall element rotatably connected to the bottom and a side wall element pivotally connected to this side wall element and pivotable relative thereto. This swivel side wall element can be connected in the unfolded state with the side wall to be pivoted, ie that part of the side wall which is connected to the pivotable side wall, and serve as a pivot arm of the pivot mechanism. By the division of the adjacent side walls, which may be, for example, the longer side walls of the container, in two or more parts connected to each other via a pivot point and by using one of these parts as a pivot arm for pivoting the side wall to the opposite side can be dispensed with a separate pivoting mimic. Thus, on the one hand serves a part of the adjacent side wall in the transport position to protect the recorded goods and on the other hand as a pivot arm to bring the container in the presentation position. By using the side walls as a pivoting mechanism is further ensured that the pivoting movement of the side wall to be pivoted remains laterally within the space defined by the container. The pivoting movement of the side wall element or the pivot arm extends plane-parallel to the adjacent side walls. Since the pivot arm is a part of the side wall, the pivoting movement is not affected by the goods of the loaded container. In addition, the pivoting mechanism is not at the expense of the loading volume of the container, which might be the case if a separate pivoting mimic would be provided.
Um im täglichen Umgang mit dem Behälter nicht immer darauf achten zu müssen, welche der beiden gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände schwenkbar ausgebildet ist, können beide gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände schwenkbar ausgebildet sein. Dabei können die benachbarten Seitenwände zwei entsprechend schwenkbare Seitenwandelemente aufweisen, so dass die eine schwenkbare Seitenwand mittels des einen schwenkbaren Seitenwandelements und die andere schwenkbare Seitenwand mittels des anderen schwenkbaren Seitenwandelements zur gegenüberliegenden Seite schwenkbar ist. Diese Variante, bei der eine schwenkbare Seitenwand auf beiden Seiten mit entsprechenden schwenkbaren Seitenwandelementen der benachbarten Seitenwand geführt ist, führt zu einer insgesamt stabileren Schwenkbewegung. Alternativ kann eine benachbarte Seitenwand ein schwenkbares Seitenwandelement aufweisen, um die eine Seitenwand in die eine Richtung zu schwenken, und die andere benachbarte Seitenwand ein schwenkbares Seitenwandelement aufweisen, um die andere schwenkbare Seitenwand in die andere Richtung zu schwenken. In beiden Fällen können die benachbarten Seitenwände identisch und somit kostengünstig hergestellt werden.In order not always have to pay attention in the daily handling of the container, which of the two opposite side walls is designed to be pivotable, both opposite side walls can be designed to be pivotable. In this case, the adjacent side walls may have two correspondingly pivotable side wall elements, so that the one pivotable side wall by means of the one pivotable side wall member and the other pivotable side wall by means of the other pivotable side wall member is pivotable to the opposite side. This variant, in which a pivotable side wall is guided on both sides with corresponding pivotable side wall elements of the adjacent side wall, leads to an overall more stable pivoting movement. Alternatively, an adjacent sidewall may include a pivotable sidewall member for pivoting the one sidewall in one direction and the other adjacent sidewall having a pivotable sidewall member for pivoting the other pivotable sidewall in the other direction. In both cases, the adjacent side walls can be made identical and thus inexpensive.
Bei dem Behälter kann die zum Auf- und Zuklappen vorgesehene Drehverbindung zwischen dem Boden und der schwenkbaren Seitenwand im aufgeklappten Zustand über ein oder mehrere Entriegelungselemente freigegeben werden, um so eine Schwenkbewegung von Seitenwand und Seitenwandelement bzw. Seitenwandelementen zu ermöglichen. Durch die Verwendung von Entriegelungselementen kann gezielt die Schwenkbewegung eingeleitet werden, um nicht Gefahr zu laufen, dass die schwenkbare Seitenwand im aufgeklappten Zustand versehentlich hochklappt.In the container, the hinged connection between the bottom and the pivotable side wall provided for opening and closing can be released in the unfolded state via one or more unlocking elements so as to enable pivotal movement of the side wall and side wall element or side wall elements. Through the use of unlocking the pivoting movement can be specifically initiated so as not to run the risk that the pivoting side wall in the unfolded state folds up accidentally.
Anstelle eines solchen Entriegelungsmechanismus für die Freigabe der Schwenkbewegung der Seitenwand kann die schwenkbare Seitenwand auf andere Weise, z. B. durch federelastische Elemente oder Klemmelemente oder reibschlüssige Verbindungselemente in Verbindung mit dem Boden gehalten werden, welche erst beim Aufbringen einer vorbestimmten Kraft oder einer Kraft in eine bestimmte Richtung die Verbindung zwischen schwenkbarer Seitenwand und dem Boden freigeben.Instead of such a release mechanism for the release of the pivotal movement of the side wall, the pivotable side wall in other ways, for. B. are held by resilient elements or clamping elements or frictional connection elements in connection with the ground, which release the connection between the pivotable side wall and the ground only when applying a predetermined force or force in a particular direction.
Vorzugsweise lässt sich die schwenkbare Seitenwand nur vom Boden lösen, wenn sie sich in der vertikalen Position bzw. vollkommen aufgeklappten Position befindet. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, dass sich die schwenkbare Seitenwand nicht beim Auf- und Zuklappen des Behälters versehentlich vom Boden löst.Preferably, the pivotable side wall can only be detached from the ground when it is in the vertical position or completely unfolded position. This will ensure that the hinged side panel does not accidentally come off the floor when the container is opened or closed.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist das schwenkbare Seitenwandelement ein im Wesentlichen dreieckförmiger Wandabschnitt der benachbarten Seitenwand, der diese von einem mittigen und bodenfernen (im Bereich des oberen Rands angeordneten) Drehpunkt aus zur schwenkbaren Seitenwand hin vervollständigt. Somit stellt das schwenkbare Seitenwandelement tatsächlich einen Teil der benachbarten Seitenwand und kein über die Seitenwand zusätzlich angebrachtes Seitenwandelement dar. Durch die Dreiecksform wird einerseits die Stabilität des Schwenkmechanismus und andererseits über den verbleibenden nicht verschwenkbaren Teil der Seitenwand genügend seitlicher Halt für die Waren sichergestellt.According to an advantageous development, the pivotable side wall element is a substantially triangular wall section of the adjacent side wall, which completes this from a central and bottom-distant (arranged in the region of the upper edge) pivot point from the pivotable side wall out. Thus, the pivotable side wall element actually constitutes part of the adjacent side wall and no side wall element additionally mounted over the side wall. The triangular shape ensures on the one hand the stability of the pivot mechanism and, on the other hand, sufficient lateral support for the goods over the remaining non-pivotable part of the side wall.
Wenn sich der Drehpunkt der Seitenwandelemente im oberen Randbereich befindet, wird sichergestellt, dass die Schwenkbahn der schwenkbaren Seitenwand nicht den durch die Seitenwände definierten Innerraum, sondern außerhalb davon verläuft, so dass die schwenkbare Seitenwand selbst dann zur anderen Seite geschwenkt werden kann, wenn der Behälter, insbesondere im Bereich der zu entfernenden Seitenwand bis zum oberen Rand der Seitenwand gefüllt ist.When the fulcrum of the sidewall elements is in the upper edge region, it is ensured that the pivoting path of the pivotable sidewall not the inner space defined by the side walls, but runs outside thereof, so that the pivotable side wall can be pivoted to the other side even if the container, in particular in the region of the side wall to be removed is filled up to the upper edge of the side wall.
Gemäß einer weiteren oder anderen Weiterbildung kann der Abschnitt der benachbarten Seitenwand, an dem das Seitenwandelement angelenkt ist, doppelwandig ausgebildet sein und das schwenkbare Seitenwandelement in beiden Schwenkendstellungen teilweise darin aufgenommen sein. Dadurch kann eine Schwenkbewegung um 180° sichergestellt werden, ohne den Drehpunkt oberhalb des umlaufenden Rands der Seitenwände anordnen zu müssen oder komplexere Gelenkmechanismen mit Kulissen verwenden zu müssen.According to a further or another development, the portion of the adjacent side wall, on which the side wall element is articulated, be formed double-walled and the pivotable side wall element in both Schwenkendstellungen be partially received therein. Thereby, a pivoting movement can be ensured by 180 °, without having to arrange the pivot point above the peripheral edge of the side walls or to use more complex hinge mechanisms with scenes.
Anstatt die schwenkbare Seitenwand oben auf die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand zu setzen, können die beiden Seitenwände so ausgebildet sein, dass diese in der 180°-Schwenkstellung bündig ineinander greifen. Durch das Ineinandergreifen der Seitenwände wird das Drehgelenk entlastet, welches ansonsten alleine etwaige Querkräfte auf den Schwenkmechanismus, z. B. bei seitlichen Stößen, aufnehmen müsste.Instead of placing the pivotable side wall on top of the opposite side wall, the two side walls may be formed so that they engage flush in the 180 ° pivot position. By engaging the side walls of the hinge is relieved, which otherwise alone any transverse forces on the pivot mechanism, z. B. with lateral shocks, would have to record.
Die schwenkbare Seitenwand kann an ihrer Innenseite eine Fläche oder Halterung zum Befestigen von Kennzeichnungen der Güter aufweisen, welche lesbar wird, wenn die Seitenwand zur anderen Seite geschwenkt worden ist. Normalerweise werden Angaben zur Ware oder zum Preis der Ware entweder an den Regalsystemen oder an speziell dafür vorgesehenen Flächen oder Schildern bzw. Vorrichtungen über oder neben den Warenstapeln angebracht. Die Möglichkeit, die Innenfläche der zur anderen Seite geschwenkten Seitenwand als Kennzeichnungsfläche für die Waren zu verwenden, ermöglicht dem Einzelhändler auf separate Beschilderungsmaßnahmen zu verzichten. Ein Behälter gemäß dieser Weiterbildung bietet somit alle Funktionen von der Auslieferung der Waren bis hin zur werbewirksamen Präsentation der Waren beim Kunden.The pivotable side wall may have on its inside a surface or support for fixing labels of the goods, which becomes readable when the side wall has been pivoted to the other side. Normally, details of the goods or the price of the goods are either affixed to the shelving systems or to specially designated areas or signs or devices above or next to the stacks of goods. The ability to use the inner surface of the sidewall pivoted to the other side as a marking surface for the goods allows the retailer to dispense with separate signage measures. A container according to this development thus offers all functions from the delivery of the goods to the promotional presentation of the goods at the customer.
Vorzugsweise lässt sich, wie bereits oben angedeutet, die schwenkbare Seitenwand auch dann verschwenken, wenn sich der Behälter auf einer ebenen Fläche oder einem Stapel baugleicher oder kompatibler Behälter befindet. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter handelt es sich somit um einen klapp- und stapelbaren Behälter, wobei der oberste Behälter eines Behälterstapels von der Lager- bzw. Transportstellung in eine Präsentationsstellung umgestaltet werden kann.Preferably, as already indicated above, the pivotable side wall can also pivot when the container is on a flat surface or a stack of identical or compatible container. The container according to the invention is thus a folding and stackable container, wherein the uppermost container of a container stack can be transformed from the storage or transport position into a presentation position.
Um die Präsentationswirkung weiter zu erhöhen, können zumindest ausgewählte Seitenwände des Behälters aus einem transparenten oder semitransparenten Kunststoffmaterial gefertigt sein. Dadurch wird ermöglicht, dass die Waren nicht nur von vorne, wo die Seitenwand weggeschwenkt worden ist, sondern auch von der Seite durch die transparenten Wände erkannt werden können, ohne auf den seitlichen Halt durch die Seitenwände verzichten zu müssen.To further increase the presentation effect, at least selected side walls of the container may be made of a transparent or semi-transparent plastic material. This allows the goods to be recognized not only from the front, where the side wall has been swung away, but also from the side through the transparent walls, without having to forego the lateral support by the side walls.
Im Gegensatz zu Einweg-Kartonboxen oder -lagen sollte bei den erfindungsgemäßen, wieder verwendbaren Behältern sichergestellt werden, dass diese nicht verloren gehen bzw. von den Kunden oder anderen Personen entwendet werden. Deshalb kann der Behälter mit Sicherungs- und Sicherheitselementen versehen sein. Hierfür können mechanische Lösungen (Ösen für Sicherungsleinen, etc.) oder elektronische Lösungen (Sicherheitstags, RFID-Chips, etc), welche automatisch erkannt und ggf. geortet und verfolgt werden können. Es ist auch denkbar, dem Kunden, falls gewünscht, den Behälter gegen Pfand mitzugeben.In contrast to disposable cardboard boxes or layers should be ensured in the reusable containers according to the invention that they are not lost or stolen by the customer or other persons. Therefore, the container can be provided with safety and security elements. For this purpose, mechanical solutions (eyelets for security lines, etc.) or electronic solutions (security tags, RFID chips, etc), which can be detected automatically and possibly located and tracked. It is also conceivable, the customer, if desired, mitzugeben the container against pledge.
Neben dem Schwenkmechanismus wird insbesondere die Verbindungstechnik zwischen der schwenkbaren Seitenwand und dem Behälterboden einerseits und den benachbarten Seitenwänden in Kombination mit dem Schwenkmechanismus als Erfindung erachtet.In addition to the pivot mechanism, in particular the connection technology between the pivotable side wall and the container bottom on the one hand and the adjacent side walls in combination with the pivot mechanism is considered to be an invention.
Gemäß diesem Aspekt weist ein klappbarer Behälter der eingangs erwähnten Art zumindest eine Seitenwand auf, die im aufgeklappten Zustand mit dem Boden und benachbarten Seitenwänden verbunden ist und wahlweise entweder vom Boden durch Lösen der Gelenkverbindung zwischen der Seitenwand und dem Boden oder von den benachbarten Seitenwänden gelöst werden kann. Diese erfindungsgemäße Verbindungstechnik ermöglicht es, den Behälter in drei verschiedene Stellungen zu bringen. Durch die Klappbarkeit aller Seitenwände kann der leere Behälter auf ein minimales Volumen reduziert werden. Zum Transportieren von Waren können die Seitenwände in eine aufrechte Position aufgeklappt werden, wodurch die Waren im Behälter von allen Seiten geschützt sind. Schließlich kann zumindest eine Seitenwand vom Boden gelöst werden, um eine freie Sicht auf die Waren zu gewährleisten, wenn die Waren beim Einzelhändler vor Ort zum Kauf angeboten werden.According to this aspect, a hinged container of the type mentioned above at least one side wall which is connected in the unfolded state with the bottom and adjacent side walls and are selectively released either from the ground by loosening the hinge connection between the side wall and the bottom or from the adjacent side walls can. This invention Connection technology makes it possible to bring the container in three different positions. Due to the foldability of all side walls, the empty container can be reduced to a minimum volume. For transporting goods, the side walls can be opened in an upright position, whereby the goods are protected in the container from all sides. Finally, at least one sidewall can be detached from the floor to provide a clear view of the goods when the goods are offered for sale to the local retailer.
Die Verbindung kann so ausgestaltet sein, dass die schwenkbare Seitenwand stets mit dem Boden oder Seitenwandelement verbunden ist oder dass sich die schwenkbare Seitenwand nur vom Boden lösen lässt, wenn es mit einem Seitenwandelement verbunden ist.The connection can be configured such that the pivotable side wall is always connected to the bottom or side wall element or that the pivotable side wall can only be detached from the ground when it is connected to a side wall element.
Gemäß einem nicht beanspruchten Aspekt der Erfindung wird ein klappbarer Behälter der eingangs erwähnten Art bereitgestellt, bei dem im aufgeklappten Zustand zumindest eine Seitenwand durch Lösen der Gelenkverbindung zwischen der Seitenwand und dem Boden vom Boden lösbar und mit der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand verbindbar, insbesondere auf diese aufsteckbar ist. Bei diesem Aspekt wurde auf den Schwenkmechanismus verzichtet, jedoch wird durch die aufeinander abgestimmte bzw. komplementäre Ausbildung der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände sichergestellt, dass die Seitenwand zwar nicht mit Hilfe eines Schwenkmechanismus, jedoch von Hand in die gleiche Position wie nach dem Schwenkvorgang gebracht werden kann, um die Waren im Behälter werbewirksam dem Kunden präsentieren zu können. Durch die Verbindungsmöglichkeit der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwände wird sichergestellt, dass die vom Boden gelöste Seitenwand nicht verlorengeht oder anderweitig zwischengelagert werden muss. Im Übrigen teilt ein Behälter gemäß den zuletzt genannten Aspekten alle Vorteile eines Behälters gemäß dem ersten Aspekt, der auch ein oder mehrere Merkmale, die in Verbindung mit dem ersten Aspekt beschrieben wurden, aufweisen kann.According to an unclaimed aspect of the invention, there is provided a hinged container of the type mentioned in which, in the unfolded state, at least one side wall is detachable from the bottom by releasing the hinge connection between the side wall and the bottom and can be attached to the opposite side wall , In this aspect, has been dispensed with the pivot mechanism, but is ensured by the coordinated or complementary formation of the opposite side walls, that the side wall, although not by means of a pivot mechanism, but by hand in the same position as after the pivoting process can be brought to to be able to present the goods in the container to the customer in a promotional way. The possibility of connecting the opposite side walls ensures that the side wall detached from the floor is not lost or otherwise needs to be stored. Incidentally, a container according to the last-mentioned aspects shares all the advantages of a container according to the first aspect, which may also have one or more features described in connection with the first aspect.
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Fig. 1 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung;Fig. 1 shows a container according to the invention according to a first embodiment of the invention; -
Fig. 2 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform mit zwei nach innen umgeklappten Seitenwänden;Fig. 2 shows the container according to the first embodiment with two inwardly folded side walls; -
Fig. 3 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform im zusammengeklappten Zustand;Fig. 3 shows the container according to the first embodiment in the folded state; -
Fig. 4 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform mit einer vom Boden gelösten und verschwenkten Seitenwand;Fig. 4 shows the container according to the first embodiment with a detached and pivoted from the bottom side wall; -
Fig. 5 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform mit der zur anderen Seite geschwenkten Seitenwand;Fig. 5 shows the container according to the first embodiment with the side wall pivoted to the other side; -
Fig. 6 zeigt einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der Erfindung;Fig. 6 shows a container according to the invention according to a second embodiment of the invention; -
Fig. 7 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform mit einer vom Boden gelösten und verschwenkten Seitenwand;Fig. 7 shows the container according to the second embodiment with a detached and pivoted from the bottom side wall; -
Fig. 8 zeigt den Behälter gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform mit der zur anderen Seite geschwenkten Seitenwand und einem daran angebrachten Werbeschild;Fig. 8 shows the container according to the second embodiment with the side wall pivoted to the other side and an advertising sign mounted thereon; -
Fig. 9 zeigt einen mit Waren gefüllten Behälter gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform der Erfindung; undFig. 9 shows a container filled with goods according to a third embodiment of the invention; and -
Fig. 10 zeigt mehrere übereinander gestapelte Behälter gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform.Fig. 10 shows a plurality of stacked containers according to the third embodiment.
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Wenn die Seitenwandelemente 28 samt schwenkbarer Seitenwand 6-1 um 180° zur gegenüberliegenden Seite geschwenkt worden ist, sitzt die Seitenwand 6-1 planparallel auf der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand 6-2 bündig auf. In der in der
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Der obere Randabschnitt 38 des Seitenwandelements 26 und der untere Randabschnitt 40 des Seitenwandelements 28 sind bogenförmig ausgebildet, um die Fläche des zu verschwenkenden Seitenwandelements 28 minimal zu halten, ohne wesentlich an Festigkeit einzubüßen. Ferner wird dadurch erreicht, dass die Produkte, die sich näher auf der Seite der Seitenwand 6-1 befinden, noch genügend seitlichen Halt zu bieten, um nicht Gefahr zu laufen, dass diese seitlich aus dem Behälter herausfallen. Darüber hinaus ist insbesondere aus der
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Diese Ausführungsform unterscheidet sich von der ersten Ausführungsform darin, dass die Seitenwand 106-3 bzw. 106-4 ein weiteres schwenkbares Seitenwandelement 129 auf der anderen Seite des Drehpunkts 130 aufweist, mit welchem sich die anderen Seitenwand 106-2, die ebenfalls schwenkbar ausgeführt ist, in Richtung der schwenkbaren Seitenwand 106-1 schwenken lässt. Dadurch lässt sich der Behälter wahlweise auf der Seite der Seitenwand 106-1 oder auf der Seite der Seitenwand 106-2 öffnen. Ferner liegt das schwenkbare Seitenwandelement 128 in der Präsentationsstellung lediglich auf der oberen Kante 138 des anderen schwenkbaren Seitenwandelements 129 bzw. auf der anderen der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand 106-2 auf, und umgekehrt.This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the side wall 106-3 and 106-4 respectively has another pivotable
Ansonsten entspricht der Behälter 102 gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform in Hinblick auf Funktion und Vorteile dem der ersten Ausführungsform.Otherwise, the container 102 according to the second embodiment is the same in function and advantages as in the first embodiment.
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Wenn der Behälter 102 leer ist, kann das Werbeschild 142 entnommen werden, die Seitenwand 106-1 zurückgeschwenkt werden und alle vier Seitenwände 106 nacheinander umgeklappt werden und der Behälter 102 zur Seite geräumt werden. Der darunter zum Vorschein kommende baugleiche Behälter 102 kann dann wieder in seine Präsentationsstellung gebracht werden, indem die Seitenwand 106-1 zu gegenüberliegenden Seite geschwenkt wird, und das zuvor entnommene Werbeschild 142 kann wieder erneut platziert werden. Für das Werbeschild 142 kann eine entsprechende (nicht gezeigte) Haltevorrichtung vorgesehen sein. Alternativ ist auch vorstellbar, dass bereits die Warenbehälter bereits bei ihrer Auslieferung mit entsprechenden Beschilderungen versehen sind.When the container 102 is empty, the
Das Werbeschild 142 kann auch bei der Auslieferung des Behälters 102 an der schwenkbaren Seitenwand 106-1 außen, d.h. im normal Zustand von Außen sichtbar, angebracht sein, ggf. an einer entsprechenden Halterung, und erst vor oder nach dem Verschwenken der Seitenwand 106-1 an der Innenseite der Seitenwand 106-1 platziert werden. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass das Werbeschild 141 sowohl in der normalen aufgeklappten Stellung als auch in der Präsentationsstellung mit verschwenkter Seitenwand 106-1 für den Kunden sichtbar platziert werden kann.The
Die vorliegenden Erfindung wurde anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsformen beschrieben. Die Erfindung ist jedoch nicht auf diese beschränkt und auf verschiedene Weisen umgesetzt werden.The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to these and implemented in various ways.
In den Ausführungsformen sind nur die kurzen Seitenwände schwenkbar ausgeführt. Jedoch können auch die längen Seitenwände oder alle Seitenwände schwenkbar ausgeführt sein. Dadurch ist man in Hinblick auf die Positionierungsmöglichkeit des Behälters noch flexibler.In the embodiments, only the short side walls are made pivotable. However, the lengths of side walls or all side walls can be made pivotable. This makes it even more flexible with regard to the possibility of positioning the container.
In den Ausführungsformen wird die schwenkbare Seitenwand mittels Seitenwandelemente, die tatsächlich Teil der Seitenwandung sind, verschwenkt. Unter Verzicht auf diese integrierte Lösung und den damit verbundenen Vorteil geringer Komplexität können die Seitenwände mit einem zusätzlichen Schwenkarm oder - mechanismus versehen werden, der innerhalb oder außerhalb der Seitenwand geführt ist und zum Zwecke des Schwenkens mit der schwenkbaren Seitenwand verbindbar ist.In the embodiments, the pivotable side wall is pivoted by means of side wall elements which are in fact part of the side wall. Dispense with this integrated solution and the associated advantage of low complexity, the side walls can be provided with an additional pivot arm or - mechanism which is guided inside or outside the side wall and is connected for the purpose of pivoting with the pivotable side wall.
Anstelle von Verriegelungselementen zum Fixieren und Lösen der schwenkbaren Seitenwand vom Boden kann die Seitenwand federelastische Elemente oder Klemmelemente oder reibschlüssige Verbindungselemente in Verbindung mit dem Boden gehalten werden.Instead of locking elements for fixing and releasing the pivotable side wall from the floor, the side wall resilient elements or clamping elements or frictional connection elements can be held in connection with the ground.
Der Klappmechanismus zum Auf- und Zuklappen der Seitenwände kann gemäß anderen aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Lösungen erfolgen, sofern diese Lösungen, die wahlweise Freigabe der schwenkbaren Seitenwand vom Boden nicht behindern.The folding mechanism for opening and closing the side walls can be made in accordance with other solutions known from the prior art, provided that these solutions do not hinder the optional release of the pivotable side wall from the ground.
Schließlich ist die Idee, eine Seitenwand vom Boden lösen und mittels eines Schwenkmechanismus zur gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand schwenken zu können, auch bei einfacheren, nicht klappbaren Behältern umsetzbar, so dass sich auch in diesen Fällen - mit Ausnahme der Volumenreduzierung im leeren Zustand - dieselben Vorteile erzielen lassen.Finally, the idea of one side wall to be detached from the ground and pivot by means of a pivoting mechanism to the opposite side wall, even in simpler, non-folding containers feasible, so that even in these cases - with the exception of the volume reduction in the empty state - achieve the same benefits ,
Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Idee ist auch, mit entsprechender Anpassung, auf andere Behälterformen und -größen anwendbar.The idea underlying the invention is also applicable, with appropriate adaptation, to other container shapes and sizes.
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- Container (2), which is preferably stackable, for transporting, storing and displaying goods, having a base (4) and side walls (6) articulated therewith, which side walls in the unfolded state can be detachably connected to one another, preferably by means of connecting elements (8), and in the folded state can be folded inwards, preferably on top of one another,
characterised in that
in the unfolded state, at least one of the articulated side walls (6-1) can be detached from the base (4) by releasing the articulated connection between the side wall (6-1) and the base (4) and can be pivoted relative to the opposite side wall (6-2), preferably completely, by means of a pivot mechanism; and
the pivotable side wall (6-1) is pivotable through 180° about an axis of rotation (A), which runs substantially centrally between the pivotable side wall (6-1) and the opposite side wall (6-2), and can be brought into the plane of the opposite side wall (6-2), preferably can be placed on the opposite side wall (6-2), in particular can be detachably connected thereto. - Container (2) according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one side wall (6-3, 6-4) adjacent to the pivotable side wall (6-1) has a side wall element (26) which is rotatably connected to the base and a side wall element (28) which is rotatably connected thereto and pivotable relative thereto and which in the unfolded state can be connected to the side wall (6-1) to be pivoted and serves as a pivot arm of the pivot mechanism.
- Container (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
the rotary connection that is provided for unfolding and folding between the base (4) and the pivotable side wall (6-1) can be released in the unfolded state via one or more unlocking elements (32) in order thus to permit a pivoting movement of the side wall (6-1) and side wall element or side wall elements (28). - Container (2) according to claim 3, characterised in that the side wall element (28) is a substantially triangular wall portion which completes the adjacent side wall (6-3, 6-4) from a central pivot point (30) remote from the base to the pivotable side wall (6-1).
- Container (2) according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that the side wall element (26) with which the pivotable side wall element (28) is articulated is in the form of a double wall, and part of the pivotable side wall element (28) is received therein in both pivot end positions; and
the pivotable side wall (6-1) and the opposite side wall (6-2) are so configured that they interlock flush with one another when the pivotable side wall (6-1) is pivoted to the opposite side wall (6-2). - Container (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
the pivotable side wall (6-1) has on its inside a surface or holder (42) for the fixing of labels for the goods, which becomes visible when the pivotable side wall (6-1) has been pivoted to the other side. - Container (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
at least selected side walls (6) are made of a transparent or semi-transparent plastics material.
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