WO2016128344A1

WO2016128344A1 - Frame module made of corrugated plate parts which are connected in an articulated manner, frame assembly, and use of a frame module

Info

Publication number: WO2016128344A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/052603
Authority: WO
Inventors: Véronique BAER
Original assignee: Baer Véronique
Priority date: 2015-02-09
Filing date: 2016-02-08
Publication date: 2016-08-18
Also published as: CH710703A2

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame module (10) which comprises a base part (12) and a plurality of wall parts (14) which are hinged to the base part (12). The base part (12) and the wall parts (14) are formed with a corrugated structure of elevations and depressions. The parts are hinged to one another over the edge portions of the parts such that the elevations and the depressions are oriented in a congruent manner relative to one another. Furthermore, the edge portions of the parts (12, 14) are recessed so as to contact one another in a formfitting manner at a specified angle between the base part (12) and the respective wall part (14).

Description

FRAME MODULE OF WAVY, RIGIDLY CONNECTED

PLATE PARTS, FRAME ASSEMBLY AND USE OF ONE

FRAME MODULE

The present invention relates to a frame module, a frame assembly and a use of a frame module according to independent claims 1, 17 and 22.

A frame module is i.a. defined as a bearing element or transport element, comprising e.g. a container, a housing, a casing, a box, etc. A frame module is used e.g. for storing, closing, storing and / or transporting objects received therein. One

Another field of application of a frame module is the protection of items received therein against external influences, such as impacts, and / or

Environmental influences, such as increased

Moisture, dryness, heat or cold. One

Frame module includes a bottom part and at least two

Wall parts, which face each other on the bottom part

are attached. Furthermore, a ceiling part may be provided.

In known frame modules of the prior art, the bottom part and the at least two wall parts are integrally formed with each other, for example by one-piece molding, deep drawing, etc. There are other frame modules known from the prior art, in which the

Wall parts by means of non-releasable fasteners permanently attached to the bottom part, for example by means of screwing, nailing, riveting or through

Material bond, such as soldering, welding or gluing. The disadvantage of this is that these prior art frame modules in the unneeded state, i. if they do not fulfill any of the functions, such as

Transport, storage and / or protection of recorded objects, take up a lot of space or space.

There are other frame modules known in which the

Wall parts are articulated movable on the bottom part. Examples of these frame modules are so-called folding crates. Here, the wall parts are each provided with hinge elements, e.g.

projecting pins provided, which engage in respective openings of arms, which in turn fixed to the

Floor part are connected. In this way, the wall parts can be pivoted about the pivotally mounted in the openings pin in relation to the bottom part. The disadvantage of this is the cumbersome, time-consuming and error-prone construction. For example, the boom must be attached to the bottom part with a lot of effort or hereby

be formed integrally. Also, the formation of the pin on the respective wall parts is a complex

Process. In addition, the pins and the openings of the boom must be very precisely aligned axially to each other, so that a smooth pivoting movement or folding movement is possible. Due to these high demands on the

necessary precise manufacturing will also be the

Cost of production increased. Another disadvantage is that these joints very

error prone. For example, one of the studs may become brittle or break off over time due to material fatigue. Another disadvantage of these known

Frame modules in the "folding crate" version consists in that the wall parts can only be fixed in the erected state by very expensive and therefore expensive elements, for which purpose a support element fixedly connected to the bottom part is usually provided

Clamping elements for fixed or releasable clamping of each set up wall parts. For example, the non-hinged, lateral edge portions of the respective wall parts can be provided with elevations which engage in the erected state in corresponding recesses of the support elements and thus lock the respective wall part to the support member. The support elements may each be designed as an extension of the jib for receiving the pivot of the wall part or hereby integrally formed. The disadvantage of this is the high cost of forming the massive

Support elements. As a result, costs, effort and time for the production of the frame module are increased.

Another disadvantage of known frame modules of the prior art is that the training

Surface elements, ie the bottom part, the at least two wall parts, the optional ceiling part, etc., often have insufficient dimensional stability. In order to increase the dimensional stability to a sufficient extent, the Material thickness of these parts are increased, which is associated with a higher material usage and therefore with increased costs. In addition, frame modules whose

Surface elements have an increased material thickness,

disadvantageously an increased weight. As a result, costs, such as transport costs, increased.

Known frame modules from the prior art often provide insufficient protection against external influences from the outside, in particular bumps. Known

Measures from the prior art for the protection of objects stored or transported in the frame module relate to a further increased material thickness of the

Surface elements. It is also known in the prior art to disguise the inside and / or the outside of the frame module with impact-absorbing elements,

For example, fillers, polystyrene, foam, etc. Another known measure for absorbing shocks relates to the filling of the interior of the frame module with shock absorbing elements, such as foam chips, provided with air entrapped Kunststofffolien, etc. All these measures from the prior art are complex , increase the cost of materials and thus the

Weight and are overall expensive. The shock absorbing elements necessary in the prior art are in the

Manufacture expensive, energy-intensive and must be fed to a laborious recycling cycle after use, which again increases the cost. Thus, the frame modules are known in the art economic and ecological disadvantages.

Another disadvantage of known frame modules is the often poor stackability. Known frame modules are not or only very limited stackable. To improve the stackability are in the state of

Technique measures known, such as

Arretierungselemente to respective frame modules, which when stacking fixed or removable between adjacent

(one above the other or side by side) stacked frame modules engage. By providing this

Locking elements are the frame modules in the

Making time consuming and expensive. In addition, the disturb

Locking elements often the appearance of the

Frame module.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a frame module, a frame assembly and a use of a frame module, in which the disadvantages of the prior art are solved.

According to the invention, a frame module comprises a bottom part and a plurality of wall parts, which are articulated on the bottom part, wherein the bottom part and the wall parts are formed with a wave-shaped structure of elevations and depressions, wherein the parts are hinged to each other via their edge portions such that bumps and Recesses are aligned congruent to each other and the edge portions of the parts are recessed so that they are at a predetermined angle between the bottom part and the respective wall part in positive mutual contact.

It is created a frame module in which the

Edge portions of the hinged wall parts in the erected state with appropriate sections of the bottom part in fixed contact. Arrive at the same time

corresponding edge portions of the bottom part with corresponding portions of the edge portion of the respective hinged wall part in fixed contact. Noteworthy is the simultaneous (double) fixed system, so that maximum stability is given. On so far

Unmatched way, a frame module is thus created in which the respectively erected wall parts without an additional locking element in at least one direction can be positively brought into mutual contact. By saving any additional means for locking the wall parts, the production of the

Frame module simplifies and saves material, which reduces weight and costs. A particular advantage is the modular design of the

Wall parts and the bottom part, so that they can be produced in one and the same manufacturing process, which significantly reduces costs. By the

The wave-like structure of the bottom part and the wall parts at the same time becomes a shock-absorbing part of the frame module Feature lent. Thus, additional

shock-absorbing elements are saved, whereby costs and weight are saved. Also, the stackability of several frame modules is improved by corresponding elevations and corresponding recesses of each stacked frame modules interlock and thus provide a firm grip. In addition, forces acting on the frame module from above, e.g. caused by the weight of other above stacked frame modules, including the weight of objects stored therein, introduced via the wall parts directly into the bottom part. Thus, it is advantageously avoided that these forces by appropriate

Building elements for hinging the wall parts on the bottom part, e.g. Cardan shafts, etc., must be recorded. Therefore, these components need less complex design, have a lower weight and are generally cheaper.

Preferably, the wall parts are articulated by means of at least one shaft on the bottom part, wherein the at least one shaft is inserted through each of the bottom part and on the wall parts correspondingly arranged openings.

Preferably, the openings are formed as bores and / or notches. In one aspect, in which the

Holes are formed as bores, these are continuous in the axial direction of the pivot point of the articulation by respective webs of the elevations of the bottom part and the formed respective wall part. Through these holes, a shaft is inserted from one side. The

Inserted shaft can by at least one

Fasteners are secured against slipping. The outer diameter of the inserted shaft substantially corresponds to the diameter of the holes. It has proved to be advantageous if per articulation of a

Wall part at the bottom part of two waves are used, which are inserted from both sides through the holes. Due to the inventive wavy structure of the bottom part and the wall parts they can be hinged to each other in the section of the respective surveys, wherein the articulation point or pivot point is selected such that the bottom part and at least one of the wall parts come to rest one above the other in the folded state. Thus, the bottom part and the wall parts take one

least possible space. In an aspect in which the openings are formed as notches, the notches are respectively at the bottom part and at the wall parts

registered that the notches, as soon as the bottom part and the wall parts are assembled, overlap each other or form a common channel. Thus, the bottom part and the wall parts are formed with correspondingly arranged notches. These notches each form a common channel accessible from one side, through which the at least one shaft is inserted. Plugging the shaft through the notches proves to be very fast, reliable and easy. Thus, the bottom part and the wall parts are reliably secured together, the attachment is easily solved at any time. advantageously, need according to the presented embodiment, no intermediate features for the articulation of the wall parts are provided on the bottom part, such as a

Boom or a support, as in the prior art

known to set the pivot point spaced from the plane of the bottom part. Since according to the invention no intermediate fastening elements are necessary, the bottom part and the wall parts can be manufactured in modular construction. This simplifies mass productivity and therefore costs manufacturing costs

saved.

Preferably, the recesses of the bottom part are on

Recessed edge portion and the elevations of the wall parts are recessed at the edge portion or are the

Elevations of the bottom part recessed at the edge portion and the recesses of the wall parts are recessed at the edge portion. Beat through these embodiments

End surfaces in the region of the recessed portions of the elevations of the wall portion against the respective upper sides of the correspondingly arranged elevations of the bottom part, as soon as the wall part is set up. At the same time beating faces in the area of the recessed

Portions of the recesses of the bottom part against the respective lower sides of the correspondingly arranged recesses of the respective wall part. Corresponding dimensions, such as the dimensions of

Recesses, etc., are chosen such that corresponding end faces and tops and bottoms, as before described, at the same time come into abutment at a predetermined angle. This is a particular

reliable and stable stop created. In addition, the stop angle can be determined application-specific.

Advantageously, there are no additional

Intermediate features required around this

to create a particularly reliable system. Further

Advantageously, forces are introduced from above onto the frame module directly and uniformly distributed over the wall parts into the bottom part. Thus, high forces can act on the frame module, without this being damaged or becomes unstable.

Preferably, the recesses in the longitudinal direction of the elevations and depressions along the flanks of which are triangular. As a result, the production is simplified. For example, the wall parts in the erected state each include an angle of substantially 90 ° with the bottom part and in the non-erected state in each case an angle of preferably 0 ° with the bottom part. As a result, a frame module is created, whose

Wall parts in relation to the bottom part can be easily opened to 90 °. In the unused state of the

Frame module, the wall parts are pivoted toward the bottom part and close with this in the folded state an angle of substantially 0 °. Thus, the frame module takes in the unused state

minimal space. Therefore, the unused Frame modules are particularly space-saving and therefore inexpensive to store.

Preferably, the bottom part and / or at least one of the wall parts comprises at least one web, which in

Is oriented substantially perpendicular to the elevations and depressions. Here, one or more webs on one of the surfaces of the bottom part and / or on one of the surfaces of the wall part or the wall parts

be arranged. In each case arranged on opposite surfaces of the bottom part and / or the wall parts webs may be arranged overlapped each other. The at least one web provides a stiffening of the bottom part and / or the wall parts against bending. With increasing number of webs reliability increases against sagging.

Overall, the stability of the frame module is improved.

Preferably, the web extends in each case on longitudinal edges of the bottom part and / or the at least one wall part.

As a result, the stability of the bottom part and / or the

Wall parts increased against bending especially in places of mutual articulation. This is the

Attachment between the bottom part and the wall parts improved.

Preferably, the frame module further comprises a

Locking unit, designed to lock the

Wall parts in the erected state. Preferably comprises the locking unit has a front and / or rear wall which is or are inserted substantially at a front or rear side of the frame module between the wall parts such that they are in the erected state

are locked. As a result, a reliable locking unit is provided by the front and / or rear wall, which fixed the wall parts in the erected state

locked. The front and / or rear wall serves or simultaneously serve to close the frame module against the outside.

Preferably, the front and / or rear wall are in recess sections of the wave-shaped structure

Elevations and depressions of the wall parts

inserted. The recess portions are defined as viewed from within the frame module as the recesses of the wall portions described above. These depressions or recess sections thus serve at the same time as grooves, which face the interior of the frame module in the erected state of the wall parts, for receiving the front and / or rear wall on both sides.

Preferably, edge portions of the in the

Recessed portions of the wall parts inserted front and / or rear wall such angekantet and / or bent that these play with the respective

Sawing sections are in plant. With others

Words, the edge portions of the front and / or rear wall are shaped so that they are in the Sawing sections essential or complete

nestle. For this purpose, these edge sections

be resilient, so that the front and / or rear wall is reliably clamped without further aids in the recess sections or be. The thus inserted into the recess sections front and / or rear wall remains or remain by means of the folded and / or bent edge portions

neatly in place and lock or

thus close, without an annoying rattling,

reliable the wall parts. By additional investment or Ineingriffnähme the front and / or rear wall with the

Floor part of the wall parts are further reliably locked in their raised position. For example, the front and / or rear wall is or are designed for closing the open sides of the frame module. In this embodiment, the frame module is closed from all sides. For quick opening of the frame module, the front and / or rear wall can be hinged to, for example, one of the wall parts so as to be opened and closed by means of one-sided or two-sided pivoting. Alternatively, the front and / or rear wall may be provided with closure components, such as flaps hinged on one or both sides, doors, panels, etc. Alternatively, the front and / or rear panels may be provided with rolling door elements comprising individually hingedly hinged louvers which are hinged together Roll up easily when opening. Preferably, the Verriegelungsemheit alternatively or additionally comprises a ceiling part, which is connected to the respective further edge portions of the erected wall parts and keeps them spaced from each other.

After the wall parts are placed on, for example, 90 ° in relation to the bottom part and are in contact with each other at this angle, those edge portions of the wall parts, which are opposite to the hinged edge portions, connected to the ceiling part. The

Ceiling part may be formed corresponding to the bottom part. Also, the manner of connection of the ceiling portion with the edge portions of the wall portions may be made in the manner described above. By the attached ceiling part keeps the wall parts spaced, they are particularly reliable stabilized.

For example, the ceiling part is structural

formed corresponding to the bottom part. These

Embodiment allows the production of the bottom part and the wall parts in modular design. This simplifies mass productivity and therefore becomes

Saved manufacturing costs. For example, the ceiling part is designed to come with the bottom of the bottom part in direct contact. In this embodiment, the removed ceiling part can directly and without

Interspace with the bottom of the bottom part are brought into direct contact. As a result, takes the frame module in the unused state a minimum possible space. Thus, storage costs for storing the unused

Frame modules are reduced. Preferably, edge portions of the bottom part and / or the ceiling part are formed on at least one of the distal ends, each with a stop, wherein the stops in the erected state of the frame module with each

corresponding edge portions of the elevations of the wall parts are in contact. In this embodiment, the bottom part and / or the top part can each be clamped with the wall parts in the manner of a snap connection in relation to one another. By this clamping can all parts without separate

Fastening element, for example, the at least one shaft, which is inserted through the openings, are provisionally assembled manually. By acting as

Material of the parts, i. the bottom part, the ceiling part and the wall parts, a material with elastic properties is selected, grab these by means of the stops

into each other. This will be the assembly of the

Frame module simplified. The stops may be formed as lugs or nubs, which are integrally connected to the bottom part and / or ceiling part, or

are cast in one piece. The stops need not be located at each distal end of the edge portions of the bottom part and / or the ceiling part. It can

sufficient to provide the stops on every second, third, etc. distal end of the edge portions.

Preferably, at least the bottom part and / or the wall parts are made of a material which

Plastic or foam, in particular polystyrene includes. As a result, a frame module is created, which is particularly stable and inexpensive to manufacture.

In particular, when using polystyrene as the material of the bottom part, the wall parts, the ceiling part and / or the front and / or rear wall may be a particularly

lightweight frame module can be made. As a result, costs are saved during transport and storage. In addition, especially when using the

Frame module as a transport container, bumps are absorbed better on the frame module from the outside, which

Shock forces on articles transported herein are reduced and thus better protected.

Preferably, the structure of at least the

Bottom part and / or the wall parts in cross section a

Triangular shape, a flattened triangular shape, one

Rectangular shape or other polygonal shape. By this shaping, the wall parts in the folded state directly with correspondingly shaped

Surface portions of the bottom part are brought into abutment. One advantage is that the

collapsed frame module occupies a space which is as small as possible. Another advantage is that the nested Ineingriffnähme between the bottom part and the wall parts they can not be moved inadvertently in relation to each other. Thus, the folded frame module forms a stable unit, without requiring additional holding elements

must be provided. Another important advantage The structuring of the bottom part and the wall parts consists in the increased structural integrity of these parts.

Thus, compared to frame modules of the prior art, the parts require less material wall thickness while maintaining high stability. This reduces the cost and weight of the frame module without sacrificing stability.

According to the invention, a frame assembly comprises a plurality of frame modules according to one of claims 1 to 15, which are arranged next to one another and / or stacked one above the other in abutment.

Preferably, the frame modules are stacked on top of one another such that respective elevations and depressions of the ceiling parts and the bottom parts are nested

mesh. Thus, a frame assembly

whose frame modules are not inadvertently created

can be adjusted, as these on top of each other

nested in engagement. Thus, these frame modules do not need external or internal

Fastening means to be fastened together, whereby time when assembling and dismantling the

Saves frame assembly. In addition, costs are saved because additional fasteners are eliminated. Preferably, the frame modules are arranged side by side such that end faces of the elevations of the wall parts of each adjacent frame modules are in contact with each other. In this arrangement, respective bumps and depressions of the ceiling parts and the floor parts of each stacked frame modules interlock nested. Overall, this results in a very stable

Frame assembly, which individually from individual

Frame modules is assembled.

Preferably, the frame assembly further comprises at least one double shaft, which at least two parallel

Waves spaced apart from each other, wherein each of the waves through the respectively on the wall part, bottom part and / or top part correspondingly arranged openings of each side by side and / or stacked or stacked frame modules is inserted. By simultaneously inserting the waves of the double shaft, respectively front and / or back into the openings of side by side and / or stacked or stacked frame modules, these frame modules are quickly and easily connected to each other. At the same time, the shafts of the double shaft serve respectively for fastening the floor parts and / or ceiling parts, each with associated wall parts. The double shaft thus fulfills a dual function, namely on the one hand for assembling respective frame modules (fixing the floor parts and / or

Ceiling parts with respective wall parts) and on the other hand for locking each adjacent frame modules. Through this Dual function saves time and costs.

For example, the frame modules each have identical dimensions. By the frame modules are formed with identical dimensions, they can be easily assembled into an overarching frame assembly. The frame modules can be in the form of a triangle, a rectangle or any one in plan view

Have polygons. For example, frame modules, which have a hexagonal outer shape in plan view, can be assembled into a frame assembly which assumes a honeycomb structure. Thus, the stability of the resulting frame assembly can be further increased by appropriate choice of the outer shape of the individual frame modules. Also aesthetic requirements are met, which are set to the frame assembly.

Preferably, in each case a ratio between height and width of the open sides of the frame modules is determined such that a product of a multiple of the height is equal to a product of a further multiple of the width. By appropriate selection of the relation between height and width of the open sides of the

Frame modules, each viewed in front view or

Rear view, a total of a frame assembly can be assembled from this, which overall the shape of a

Rectangles assumes - regardless of the orientation of the frame modules (vertical or horizontal, or upright or horizontal) in a respective stack layer.

For example, the ratio can be equal to 4: 3. This embodiment allows the arrangement of four

side by side upright frame modules, on which three side by side aligned

Frame modules are mounted, the overall size of this assembled frame assembly takes the overall shape of a rectangle. Of course, the ratio can also make a difference.

According to the invention, at least one frame module according to one of claims 1 to 15 as a furniture object, lamp element, residential object, transport container or storage container

used.

Embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to figures. Show it :

Figure 1 is an enlarged view of the underside of a frame module in

Perspective view;

Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the underside of a bottom part in

Perspective view;

Figures 3a-d show several views of the bottom part in

different embodiments; FIGS. 4a-d show a plurality of succession views for explaining an operation of the frame module;

Figure 5 is a side elevational view of a frame module with a folded wall portion;

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of a frame module with folded bottom part and wall part;

Figure 7 is a schematic overall view of a

Frame module in perspective view;

Figure 8 is a further schematic overall view of a frame module in perspective view; and

Figure 9 is a schematic front view of a

Frame assembly.

Figure 1 shows an enlarged view of the underside of a frame module 10 in perspective view, and Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of the underside of a bottom part 12 in perspective view. The

Frame module 10 includes bottom portion 12 and a plurality of wall portions 14 (for illustrative purposes, FIG 1, only one wall part 14 is shown). The wall part 14 is articulated on the bottom part 12. Here, the wall part 14 is rotatably connected by means of a shaft 16 on the bottom part 12, wherein the shaft 16 by respectively on the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 correspondingly arranged openings

is pushed through. The openings are formed in the embodiment shown as holes 17 ^x .

The bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are provided with a

Wavy structure formed by elevations and depressions. In this case, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are hinged to one another via their edge portions such that corresponding elevations and depressions

aligned with each other congruent. Furthermore, the edge portions of the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are recessed such that they at a predetermined

Angle between the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are in positive engagement with each other. This angle between the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 closes in the embodiment shown in Figure 1 a

Internal angle of 90 °. In this interior angle are tops of the elevations of the bottom part 12 with

End faces of the elevations of the wall part 14 in Appendix. One of these arrangements is highlighted in FIG. 1 by means of a circle marked A. Furthermore, faces of the recesses of the bottom part 12 are with

Topsides of the recesses of the wall portion 14 in Appendix. One of these arrangements is highlighted in FIG. 1 by means of a circle marked B. The shaft 16 may be designed as a wire. The angle between the bottom part 12 and the wall parts 14 can be set smaller than 90 °. For example, the interior angles can be adjusted such that the

Frame module 10 an outer shape of a triangle, a

Hexagon or any other polygonal shape.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the edge portions of the bottom portion 12 are formed with a stopper 18 at their distal ends, respectively. These stops 18 extend in the form of tabs in the direction of the wall portion 14 and, in the erected state of the frame module 10, each have corresponding edge portions of the elevations of the frame

Wall part 14 in Appendix. As described above and highlighted by the marked B in Fig. 1, the depressions of the wall part 14 come along

corresponding end faces of the bottom part 12 in Appendix. By means of the stops 18, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are held in this manner in the manner of a snap connection in relation to each other in this embodiment. By this clamping can bottom part 12 and wall portion 14 without a separate fastener, such as

at least one shaft 16, temporarily assembled manually or clamped together. As a result, the assembly of the frame module 10 is simplified because in this provisionally assembled state already the holes 17 ^{x of} the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 along a virtual line aligned with each other. Thus, the shaft 16 can be very easily inserted through these holes 17 ^x . As a result, the assembly of the frame module 10 is very simplified.

The stop 18 is integral with the bottom part 12th

connected, or may be integrally molded, e.g. by injection molding. The stops 18 are easy

elastic properties so that they snap on the surfaces of the wall part 14, or engage them. The stops 18 may be formed as lugs or nubs. The stops may be formed with corresponding projections at those portions which face the wall part 14, which engage or snap into correspondingly shaped recesses of the wall part 14. As a result, bottom part 12 and wall part 14 are clamped even more firmly together.

Although in Figures 1 and 2 respectively as the bottom part 12th

This part, because of the preferred modular design, can also be described as a ceiling part (later

described). In this case, FIG. 1 shows a plan view of the frame module 10.

Referring to Figures 3a-d, several views of the bottom portion 12 of the frame module are shown in different embodiments. Figure 3a shows an enlarged view of the underside of the bottom part 12 in perspective view, while Figures 3b-d respectively magnified views of the

Show top side of the bottom part 12 in perspective view. For the sake of better illustration, in FIGS. 3a-d, the image of a respective articulated one is shown

Wall part (see Figure 1, in which a wall part is shown) omitted. In the illustrated embodiments, the edge portions of the bottom portion 12 are formed at their distal ends with the stopper 18, respectively. to

Explanation of the stop 18 is made to the description of Figures 1 and 2.

In the embodiments shown in Figures 3a-d, the openings are formed as notches 17 ^xx , through which the shaft 16 is inserted. In this embodiment, the (not shown) cooperating wall parts are also provided with notches, wherein the notches are respectively registered on the bottom part 12 and on the wall parts such or formed by means of injection molding, for example, that the

Notches, once the bottom part and the wall parts

are assembled or overlap each other or form a common channel. Thus, therefore, the bottom part 12 and the wall parts with

provided correspondingly formed notches. These

Notches each form a common channel accessible from one side, through which the at least one shaft 16 is inserted. In the embodiment shown in Figures 3a-d, the shaft 16 is inserted from the bottom of the bottom part 12 of. The insertion of the shaft 16 through the respective notches 17 ^{xx of} the bottom part 12 (or ceiling part) and the associated wall part proves to be very fast, reliable and easy. Thus, the bottom part 12 and the associated wall parts are generally reliably secured together, the attachment is easily solved at any time. Another advantage of providing the above-described openings as notches 17 ^xx consists in the improved production of the bottom part 12. Das

The bottom part 12 can namely be produced together with the notches 17 ^xx by means of injection molding. There are no further manufacturing steps (eg entering the previously described holes) necessary. Thus, the

Production of the bottom part 12 very simple, reliable and cost-effective. The same advantages are analogous to the ceiling part and the wall parts.

Although described herein as bottom part 12 in FIGS. 3a, b, this part may also be considered as a (symmetrically acting) ceiling part (described later) due to the modular construction. In this case, FIG. 3a shows a plan view of the upper side of the ceiling part, and FIG. 3b shows a plan view of the lower side of the ceiling part

Ceiling part.

FIGS. 3c, d show those shown in FIGS. 3a, b

Embodiment in which the bottom part 12 in addition comprises a web 19. The web 19 is aligned perpendicular to the courses of the elevations and depressions of the bottom part 12 and creates a stiffening of the bottom part 12 against the bending or bending. The web 19 is formed integrally with the material of the bottom part 12. In addition, the risk of breakage of the bottom part 12 is reduced. In the embodiment shown, the web 19 is arranged on the underside of the bottom part 12.

Additionally or alternatively, the web can be arranged on the upper side of the bottom part 12. It is also one or more webs on opposite surfaces (top and bottom) of the bottom portion 12 overlaps each other

be arranged, whereby the stiffening against bending is further improved. Although not shown, one or more webs on one of the surfaces of the

Wall parts (not shown) may be arranged. It can also be arranged overlapping each other arranged on opposite surfaces of the wall parts webs. At the mutually facing surfaces of the wall parts webs can be provided at the same height.

These webs may serve as carriers of a tray element (not shown). This tablature element is thus

held reliably without any additional

Fasteners are necessary for this.

Of course, more than one web can be provided per wall part, so that a plurality of tray elements can be provided. The at least one tray element additionally serves for further stability of the frame module. Generally, the reliability is against a

Bending and against breakage of the bottom part 12 with increasing number of webs 19 increases. The same applies analogously to the ceiling part and the wall parts. Overall, the stability of the frame module (see Figure 1) is improved by the provision of the web 19.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 3c, the web 19 extends along the longitudinal edge of the bottom part 12. As a result, the stability of the bottom part 12 is against bending - especially at locations of mutual articulation with the wall parts - increased, creating a more reliable attachment between the bottom part 12th and the wall parts is achieved.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3d, the web 19 extends within a region of the bottom part 12 between its longitudinal edges. Although not shown, webs may be arranged along the two longitudinal edges of the bottom part 12 as well as in an intermediate region thereof.

Although described here as a bottom part 12 in FIGS. 3c, d, this part can also be considered as a (symmetrically acting) ceiling part because of its modular construction. In this case, the figures 3c, d show a plan view of the underside of the ceiling part.

Referring to Figures 4a to 4d, operations are to

Adjusting the wall portion 14 of the erected position (Figure 4a), in which the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are perpendicular to each other, shown in the folded position (Figure 4d). Here, Figure 4a corresponds to the state shown in Figure 1 of the frame module 10 in the unfolded state. Figures 4b and 4c show that

Frame module 10 with progressively reduced internal angle between bottom part 12 and wall part 14. In Figure 4d, the frame module 10 is finally in complete

shown folded state. Here, bottom part 12 and wall part 14 enclose an angle of 0 °, that is, parts 12, 14 are parallel or nearly parallel

lie parallel. In this state, the frame module 10 takes a small space as a whole. As a result, transport and storage costs are saved.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic side view of the frame module 10 with the wall part 14 folded together. The structure of the bottom part 12 and of the wall part 14 assumes a flattened triangular shape in cross-section. This allows the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 in

folded flat lie flat so that the

Floor part 12 and the wall part 14 parallel to each other come to rest (see also Figure 4d). In this state, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 occupy a small space. Another advantage is that the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 by the mutual

Ineinriffriffnähme can not be adjusted unintentionally transversely to the alignment of the elevations and depressions. The bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 are articulated by the shaft 16 to each other. Here, the shaft 16 is inserted through in each case in webs of the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 registered openings. In this state, the wall part 14 can be easily opened by means of the inserted through the openings shaft 16 in relation to the bottom part 12. In this case, the openings can be formed as bores (see the holes 17 ^x shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) or as notches (see the notches 17 ^{, Λ} shown in FIGS. 3 a - d). Although not shown, more than one shaft 16 may be used. In the

Embodiment in which the openings are formed as bores (see the holes 17 ^x shown in Figures 1 and 2), two waves can be used, which along the two longitudinal sides of the frame module

10 are pushed through through the respective holes. The bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 may be made

Paper material, e.g. Cardboard, of metal, e.g. Sheet metal, plastic or foam, this particular

Polystyrene. This is a particularly cost-effective and lightweight frame module

created .

Figure 6 is a schematic side elevational view of the frame module 10 with the bottom portion 12 and wall portion 14 fully collapsed. In this state, the shaft (see Figure 5) is removed. Thus, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 can come into direct mutual support. The bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 can by the mutual engagement would not be inadvertently shifted across the alignment of the peaks and valleys.

In comparison with the state shown in FIG. 5, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 occupy an even smaller space. Such a folded frame module 10 can be transported in a particularly space-saving manner. In this case, the folded frame module 10 can be inserted into a correspondingly shaped transport carton.

For example, this transport box after the

Erecting or assembling the frame module 10 are placed flat on the surface of the bottom part 12, wherein the side edges of the transport box are supported against the surfaces of the wall parts 14. This thus clamped in the interior of the frame module 10 transport box can further increase the stability of the frame module 10.

As shown in both FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the distal ends of the edge portions of the bottom portion 12 are provided with stops 18. These stops 18 extend tab-shaped upwards and can take in the unfolded state of the wall portion 14 corresponding surface portions thereof. As a result, the bottom part 12 and the wall part 14 can be provisionally clamped manually or put together. FIGS. 7 and 8 each show a schematic overall view of the frame module 10 according to the invention in different embodiments. That in FIG. 7

shown frame module 10 includes the bottom part 12, the two wall parts 14 and additionally a ceiling part 20. The bottom part 12, the wall parts 14 and the ceiling part 20 are provided with a wavy structure of elevations and

Shaped depressions. The ceiling part 20 additionally serves to lock the wall parts 14 in the erected state.

FIG. 8 shows a further schematic overall view of a frame module 10, in which the cover part shown in FIG. 7 is removed. The frame module 10 comprises in addition to the bottom part 12 and the wall parts 14 in addition a rear wall 22. This rear wall 22 is in

Recess sections of the wave-shaped structure of elevations and depressions of the wall parts 14th

inserted. In other words, the rear wall 22, viewed from within the frame module 10, is inserted into respective recesses of the wall parts 14. The rear wall 22 is from above on the frame module 10 in the indicated arrow direction in the recess sections or

Recesses of the wall parts 14 inserted. The

Edge portions of the in the recess sections or

Recesses of the wall parts 14 inserted rear wall 22 are in this case bent or bent so that they come into play with the respective recess sections in contact. The rear wall 22 is thus reliably held. In addition, the rear wall 22 is reliable

Locking the wall parts 14 in their erected

Position. By additional Ineingriffnähme the lower edge of the rear wall 22 with the bottom part 12 is the

Stability of the frame module 10 further increased overall. Although not shown in FIG. 8, the frame module 10 may further comprise a front wall which,

corresponding to the attachment of the rear wall 22, is attached to the front of the frame module 10. Also, although not shown in Figure 8, the bottom part 12 and the rear wall 22 may be formed with a wave-like structure of protrusions and depressions.

In Figure 9 is a schematic view of the

Front of a frame assembly 24 shown. The frame assembly 24 includes a plurality of

assembled frame modules 10, which have identical dimensions and are combined to form an assembly. Here, the frame modules 10 are next to each other and

arranged one above the other. The frame modules 10 can in this case be arranged such that respective elevations and depressions of each stacked one above the other

Frame modules 10 nested interlock. Since the stacked frame modules 10 thus

interlocking with each other,

the frame modules 10 stabilize each other. By appropriate choice of the structure of the surveys and

Recesses of the floor parts 12 and ceiling parts 20 of single frame modules 10, this stability can be further increased. It is preferred that their

Touch surfaces without interruption or against each other

nestle. Further preferred is this structure

wedge-shaped. Here, the elevations and depressions of the floor parts 12 and ceiling parts 20 particularly preferably form the outer shape of a flattened triangle. Consequently

"wedged" stacked frame modules 10 with each other, whereby the static friction of these frame modules 10 is increased with each other and thus the total

Stability is increased. Thus, a particularly large number of frame modules 10 can be stacked on one another without the frame assembly 24 becoming unstable. Likewise, the

Frame modules 10 are not accidentally adjusted.

Thus, each adjacent frame modules 10 need not be secured together by external or internal fasteners.

Overall, a stable frame assembly 24 is created, which is free and according to the wishes of the user

is modularly configurable. Due to this modular design, the transport of the frame assembly 24 is also very easy overall. In the case of a change of location, only the individual frame modules 10 are removed, transported separately and reassembled to a frame assembly 24 at the new location. A particular advantage is that no tools are required for dismantling and assembling. The frame modules 10 of the frame assembly 24 shown in Figure 9 each have identical dimensions and in this case such external dimensions, in each case a ratio between the height and width of the open sides of the frame modules 10 is equal to 3: 2.

To define the terms height, width and length with respect to a respective frame module 10, a coordinate system is added to FIG. Here, the orientation in the x direction is defined as the width, the orientation in the y direction (into the plane of the page) is defined as the length, and the orientation in the z direction is defined as the height of the frame module 10.

At the above ratio of 3: 2 is one

Arrangement of three side by side upright oriented frame modules 10, on which two side by side and longitudinally aligned frame modules 10 are placed allowed. With such a composition of the frame modules 10, the overall size of the frame assembly 24 assembled thereby assumes the overall shape of a rectangle. Of course, there are more

Ratios selectable, e.g. 4: 3, etc.

Claims

claims

1. Frame module (10), comprising a bottom part (12) and

a plurality of wall parts (14) hinged to the bottom part (12), the bottom part (12) and the wall parts (14) being formed with a wave-like structure of protrusions and depressions, the parts (12, 14) being over their Edge sections are hinged to each other such that surveys and

Recesses are aligned congruent to each other and the edge portions of the parts (12,14) are recessed so that they are at a predetermined angle between the bottom part (12) and the respective wall part (14) in positive mutual abutment.

2. Frame module (10) according to claim 1, wherein the

Wall parts (14) by means of at least one shaft (16) are hinged to the bottom part (12), wherein the at least one shaft (16) by respectively on the bottom part (12) and on the wall parts (14) arranged correspondingly

Openings is inserted.

3. Frame module (10) according to claim 2, wherein the

Openings as holes (17 ^x ) and / or notches (17 ^{, Λ} ) are formed.

4. Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims in which the recesses of the bottom part

(12) are recessed at the edge portion and the

Elevations of the wall parts (14) are recessed at the edge portion or the elevations of the bottom part

(12) are recessed at the edge portion and the

Recesses of the wall parts (14) are recessed at the edge portion.

5. Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims in which the recesses in

Longitudinal direction of the elevations and depressions along the flanks which are triangular.

6. Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims, wherein the bottom part (12) and / or at least one of the wall parts (14) at least one web (19) which is aligned substantially perpendicular to the projections and recesses.

7. frame module (10) according to claim 6, wherein the web (19) respectively at longitudinal edges of the bottom part (12) and / or the at least one wall part (14).

8. Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims, further comprising a locking unit, adapted for locking the wall parts (14) in the erected state.

9. frame module (10) according to claim 8, wherein the locking unit comprises a front and / or rear wall (22) substantially at one

Front or back of the frame module (10) is inserted between the wall parts (14) or are such that they are in the erected state

are locked.

10. frame module (10) according to claim 9, wherein the front and / or rear wall (22) in recess portions of the undulating structure of elevations and

Recesses of the wall parts (14) is inserted or are.

11. Frame module (10) according to claim 10, wherein

Edge portions of the in the recess portions of the wall parts (14) inserted front and / or

Rear wall (22) angekantet and / or bent, that these play with the respective

Sawing sections are in plant.

12. Frame module (10) according to claim 8, wherein the

Locking unit comprises a ceiling part (20) which is connected to the respective further edge portions of the erected wall parts (14) and keeps them spaced from each other. Frame module (10) according to claim 12, wherein

Edge portions of the bottom part (12) and / or the ceiling part (20) at at least one of the distal ends, each with a stop (18) are formed, wherein the stops (18) in the erected

Condition of the frame module (10) with each

corresponding edge portions of the elevation of the wall parts (14) are in abutment.

Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims in which at least the bottom part (12) and / or the wall parts (14) are made of a material

are made, which plastic or foam, in particular polystyrene comprises.

15. Frame module (10) according to one of the preceding

Claims in which the structure of at least the bottom part (12) and / or the wall parts (14) in the

Cross section a triangular shape, a flattened

Triangular shape, a rectangular shape or another polygonal shape adopts.

A frame assembly (24) comprising a plurality of frame modules (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 15 which are juxtaposed and / or stacked in abutment. The frame assembly (24) of claim 16, wherein the

Frame modules (10) are stacked one above the other such that respective elevations and depressions of the

Ceiling parts (20) and the bottom parts (12) nested interlock.

Frame assembly (24) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the frame modules (10) are arranged side by side such that end faces of the elevations of the wall parts (14) of each adjacent frame modules (10) are in contact.

The frame assembly (24) of claim 18, further

comprising at least one double shaft, comprising at least two parallel spaced shafts, each of the shafts through each of the wall part (14), bottom part (12) and / or ceiling part (20) correspondingly arranged openings of each side by side and / or one above the other arranged or stacked frame modules (10) is pushed through.

Frame assembly (24) according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein in each case a ratio between the height and width of the open sides of the frame modules (10) is determined such that a product of a

Multiples of the height equal to a product of another multiple of the width.

21. Use of at least one frame module (10) according to one of claims 1 to 15 as a furniture object,

Lamp element, residential object, transport container or storage container.