JP2557067B2 - Stackable bottle boxes - Google Patents

Abstract

The crate is made, in particular, of plastic and has a central handle for lifting the crate. The side walls with transversely extending compartment walls in the interior of the crate form a compartment division for the bottles to be accommodated. Formed in the bottom of the crate is at least one recess for the immersion of the central handle of a crate stacked in the next layer below. <IMAGE>

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a bottle box for handling, wherein the side wall of the bottle box, together with the laterally running compartment wall inside the bottle box, forms a compartment partition for the bottle to be contained. It relates to a stackable bottle box, preferably made of plastic, with a central grip.

Conventional bottle boxes are manufactured from plastic and include a compartmental partition between the side walls surrounding the inside of the bottle box to accommodate the bottle box to be transported. Usually this bottle box is 400 x 300
It has an outer dimension of mm and holds a total of 20 bottles.
Transport of the bins is accomplished with grip openings on the side walls. Such bottles are relatively unwieldy in size and can only be transported in a cumbersome manner due to the side wall grip openings. Stacking is achieved only vertically, staggered stacking is not possible. As a whole, such a bottle box is difficult to handle and heavy, and the gripping of the bottle box is complicated due to the grip opening provided on the side wall, and only a powerful person can carry it. Is configured to be unsuitable for.

Therefore, there is a need for a bin that allows a stable stacking of the various species to be achieved and the economically desirable support conditions to be obtained.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a bottle box in which a consumer-friendly transport can be reliably achieved and nevertheless stable and general stacking is possible.

This problem is solved according to the invention by forming at least one recess in the bottom of the bin for fitting the central grip of the bin in the stacking position immediately below.

The present invention provides for the coordination of the central grip arrangement with the formation of the bottom of the bin in order to achieve the desired central grip configuration for grasping and transporting the bin and nevertheless ensuring stable stacking. , Characterized. Since the central enclosure is designed to fit into the recess in the bottom of the bottle box placed on top of it, the stack is stabilized laterally as a whole,
Moreover, the fixing of the bottle boxes in the stacking position, to a certain extent, to achieve the positioning during stacking is achieved. At the same time, this fitting of the central grip can be achieved by extending the grip edge upwards in order to create sufficient freedom for gripping the box below the grip edge.

Corresponding to the configuration "the recesses for the central grips were arranged to be aligned with all the positions of the central grips in all the stacking positions of the bottle box", the recesses for the central grips were compared to those of the central grips in various stacking positions. Placing it at the bottom of the bin to match or align the possible positions has the advantage that the bins can be stacked in different positions. In this connection bottle boxes 400 and 200 mm
A configuration that is a module of length and width of 400
The × 200 mm bottle box module is also advantageous because it allows stacking the bottle boxes with each other, and in particular, it can be connected to a 400 mm × 300 mm European standard module bottle box for stacking.

The stack is still stable if the bottom of the recess is formed as a flat and straight surface against which the central grips come into contact. According to this, the central grip is additionally supported.

By extending the gripping edge of the central gripping upwards by substantially the depth of the recess, the depth of the recess can be added at the gripping area.

In this connection, it is desirable for the gripping edge to be formed in its central longitudinal section so as to be downwardly dish-shaped so that an economically desirable grip is achieved. This advantage is only possible for the first time by allowing a corresponding upward extension of the central grip by fitting it into the recess.

The gripping condition is still desirable if the gripping edge is formed in transverse section in a substantially U-shape transversely to the longitudinal direction of the central grip, with the U-shaped structure being formed via the bend. Become.

In order to prevent the bottle in the lower position from penetrating the bottom of the bottle box in the upper position above it, the opening in the lattice at the bottom of the bottle box, especially in the area of the depression, should be The neck of the bottle is formed so that it cannot pass through.

Bottle box stability is still desirable due to the double sided construction of the sidewalls. This in particular allows horizontal stacking of bottle boxes.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the embodiment of the bottle box 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the compartment partition comprises a total of three compartment rows, of which both outer compartment rows are for accommodating bottles. Each of the four compartments is divided into four compartments, and there are two compartments in the inner compartment row. The central grip 5 lies straight with respect to the inner row of compartments. This is illustrated in detail in Figures 2 and 3. The bottle box according to FIGS. 1 to 3 contains 10 bottles as a whole, and in detail, 4 bottles are provided in each outer compartment row and 2 bottles are provided in each inner compartment row. Holds one bottle. Here, both bottles in the inner compartment row are arranged to be staggered with respect to adjacent bottles in the outer compartment row.

The bottle box 1 comprises four side walls 4, which are preferably formed as double walls. Especially in the small side wall,
A gripping opening 3 is provided, which is shown only diagrammatically in the drawing,
It can optionally be provided to be attached to the central grip 5. The individual compartment 2 is surrounded by a side wall 4 and a partition 6 formed inside the bottle bottom with respect to the compartments of the outer compartment row. Both compartments of the inner row of compartments are surrounded only by the partitions 6, which in plan view form octagonal columns. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, the bottle is
It can be housed in a compartment by a three-point support method. So, for example, the bottle 8 indicated by a circle in the upper left of FIG.
Restrained by 9a, 9b and 9c, it is thus prestressed within the corresponding compartment and is contained so that it does not rattle or roll down. By virtue of the corresponding configuration of the octagonal column 7, the bottles housed in the compartments of the inner compartment row are also tightly supported inside the box with three-point support.

According to FIGS. 2 and 3, the central grip 5 extends largely upwards, thus providing sufficient free space 10 for gripping the bottle box. In order to ensure this and nevertheless allow vertical stacking of the boxes (columnar stacking), the bottom of the bottle box corresponding to FIG. 1 has a recess, as shown on the right side of FIG.
With 11 rows. This recess 11 obtained by recessing the bottom of the bottle box upwards, i.e. in the direction of the inside of the box, allows the insertion of the central grip 5 into the corresponding recess 11 to allow for different types of bottle boxes. At the possible stacking positions, the number and position are such that the stacking of a large number of bins can be achieved at the bottom of the bin. Since the bottle box is distinguished by the module with the length and width of 400 × 200 mm, unlike the 300 × 400 mm European standard, even when connected to the European standard bottle box, many kinds of bottles can be used. Stackability arises. However, the indentation 11 is such that each time the stack is replaced in the lengthwise or widthwise direction, the central grip or one recess is located below or above one recess 11 or the central grip 5. ,It is formed. The central grip 5 which is fitted into the corresponding recess 11 now comes into contact with the bottom surface of the recess 11 and thus, in the case of columnar or vertical stacking of the bottle boxes, an additional effective load Support is gained. At that point, due to the formation of the recess 11 and the central grip 5, an associated bearing surface results.

As shown in FIG. 2 which shows the longitudinal cross section of the central grip 5, the upper grip edge 12 is bent downward like a dish, the deepest point of which lies in the central area of the grip edge 12. This extends upward toward both ends of the gripping edge 12 and on both sides,
Via the curved portion 13 it transitions to a vertical support wall 14.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gripping edge 12 has a large U-shape in a cross-section transverse to the cross-section according to FIG. 2, in which the two U-legs 15 are connected to each other via a bend 16. Thus, a U-shaped structure is formed round. The bending of the gripping edge 12 in the longitudinal direction of the central grip 5 and the rounding on the underside of the gripping edge 12 result in a gripping edge 12 which is easier to grip as a whole, the length of the central grip being longer. Deflection in the direction can be achieved based on the free space created for the fitting of the central grip 5 into the recess 11 of the bottle box.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom of the bottle box has a lattice shape, and a large number of openings 17a, 17b and 17c ... Are penetrated therethrough, and the openings are also provided in the area of the recess 11. To be .. are dimensioned such that the bottles of the lower bin cannot penetrate the bottom of the upper bin.

On the outer surface of the side wall 4, bridging in the form of nodes, notches and ribs (not shown) is formed, which reinforce the side wall and keep the bottle box horizontal when the bottle box is arranged to stand on one side wall. Prevents wear when placed. The bridge here is
In particular, it extends substantially across the depth or height of the bottle box.

Finally, the double-walled construction of the side wall 4 can be closed on the inner surface, as can be seen by comparing the upper right illustration of FIG. 1 with the upper right sidewall of FIG. The closed construction of the side wall 4 has the advantage that no contamination can occur in the side wall or in the area of its opening.

The embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 6 is carried out according to FIGS. 1 to 3 in that the compartment partitions here consist entirely of two parallel rows of compartments each having 5 compartments. Different from the example. The configuration of the central grip is similar to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3 and therefore does not seem to need further explanation.

In the case of the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 6 as well, the central grip 5 is fitted in the bottom of the bottle box, thereby ensuring vertical stacking, so that the central grip 5 is in the various stacking positions. A recess 11 is formed at a place to be located.

Finally, as is more apparent from FIG. 1, by the outward pulling of the compartment wall 6a in the area of the central grip 5, the gripping area of the central grip 5 to the gripping edge 15 is also The width has been increased. This also assists in handling the bins during shipping.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 7, as in the embodiment according to FIG. 6, the compartment partitions consist of two parallel rows of compartments, each with five compartments, and the central grip has a gripping edge 12 Of the gripper wall 14 and the region of the gripping wall 14 running vertically, which in the embodiment shown has a substantially U-shaped profile.
It is shaped like a dish. The open contour of the central grip comprises a zone 16a recessed from the edges 15a and 15b of the contour, especially in the central zone. In the illustrated embodiment, this retreat area is equal to the U bridge between the two U legs 15.

This configuration of the central grip has the advantage that, during the construction of the bottle box, the corners that occur at the separating edge of the tool can be displaced in this area, and therefore when the bottle box is gripped the hand must Will not be touched, thus eliminating the risk of injury. Furthermore, the rigidity of the grip is improved by the fact that the central grip has a curved contour. According to this,
When stacking many bins one on top of the other, the grips accommodate the load-absorbing effect. The stiffness of the grip caused by the contouring of the central grip further results in a stable gripping of the grip on the bottle box, which is also advantageous in supporting the bottle box.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the first embodiment of the bottle box. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. Figure 3 shows
It is sectional drawing which follows the BB line of FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the second embodiment of the bottle box. FIG. 5 shows A- in FIG.
It is sectional drawing which follows the A line. FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. FIG. 7 is a plan view of the third embodiment of the bottle box. FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. In the drawings, 1 is a bottle box, 2 is a compartment, 4 is a side wall, 5 is a central grip, 6 is a partition wall, 11 is a recess, 12 is a grip edge, 13 is a curved portion, 14 is a grip wall, and 15 is a contour. Edges, 16 are recessed areas, and 17 are grid openings.

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued Front Page (72) Inventor Christoph Schjoeler Switzerland. Glow Biyunden. Two. House Ballaster. (No address and other indications) (56) References: 52-155125 (JP, U)

Claims (15)

(57) [Claims] 1. A box bottom made of plastic and having a particularly rectangular box bottom and two short and long side walls (4) which together with the inner partition of the box form the partition chamber of the bottle to be transported, A central grip (5) connected to the wall of the partition chamber is arranged parallel to the long side wall, and a plurality of recesses (11) into which the central grips (5) of the layers immediately below are fitted are provided at the bottom of the box. In the stackable bottle box provided, the upper side of the central grip (5) is arranged substantially at the height of the side wall upper end, and the respective recesses (11) on the lower side of the box bottom are centered below the central axis of the central grip (5). Arranged longitudinally and transversely to the grips (5) such that the bottom part of each recess (11) forms the support surface of the central grip (5) of the layers immediately below. Characteristic stackable bottle box. 2. The gripping edge (12) of the central gripping (5) is bent downward in the form of a shell in a longitudinal section towards the center of the gripping edge. A stackable bottle box according to item 1. 3. A gripping edge (12), at both longitudinal ends, transitions into a vertical gripping wall (14) via a curved portion (13), according to claim 2. Stackable bottle box described. 4. The gripping edge (12) and / or the gripping wall (14) are formed in cross-section in an open contour, according to one of claims 1 to 3. The stackable bottle box according to any one of items. 5. The open contour of the central grip (5), preferably centrally, is provided with an area recessed with respect to the edges (15a, 15b) of the contour for the separating seam. The stackable bottle box according to claim 4. 6. Stackable bottle boxes according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the gripping edge (12) and / or the gripping wall (14) or any one of them has a U-shaped outline. . 7. Stackable bottle according to claim 6, characterized in that the U-shaped part of the contour between both U-legs (15) is provided with a bend (18). box. 8. The box bottom has a central grip with a bottom grid (5).
An upwardly facing recess (11) for use in which at least one grid opening (17a, 17b, 17c ...) has a size smaller than the diameter of the bottle crown or bottle neck. The stackable bottle box according to any one of items 1 to 7. 9. Stackable bottle box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the side wall (4) is constructed as a double wall. 10. Stackable bottle box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the inner wall of the side wall (4) is completely closed. 11. Stackable bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the bottle box (1) comprises modules with lengths and widths of 400 mm and 200 mm. box. 12. Compartment wall according to claim 1, characterized in that the compartment walls (6) form two straight rows with five compartments each. Stackable bottle boxes described in. 13. Compartment walls (10) limit the compartments to three compartment rows, of which two outer compartment rows form four compartments, an inner, central grip. A compartment row that is located straight with respect to (5) forms two staggered compartments (2) between the compartments (2) of both outer compartment rows. A stackable bottle box according to any one of claims 1 to 12. 14. The compartment wall (6) defining the compartments (2) of the inner compartment row forms an octagonal column (17) in plan view. A stackable bottle box according to item 13 of the above. 15. The compartment walls (6) of the pillars (17) together with each other and the side walls (4) of the box (1) provide three-point support for prestressed bottles contained in the compartments. The stackable bottle box according to claim 14, characterized in that it is formed for each chamber.