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    • 专利摘要:
    A roll container (100) is proposed herein for improving the volumetric efficiency of empty roll containers in return transport logistics. The novel roll container has an articulated chassis that connects a first side wall (110) to a second side wall (120) to pass the side walls between a distal mutual position for an unfolded configuration of the roll container and a proximal mutual position for a collapsed configuration of the roll container to carry out an intermediate configuration. The chassis includes a scissor mechanism (130, 140) that keeps the first and second side walls aligned in all configurations of the roll container. The roll container further includes a base (150) pivotably attached to a side wall for pivoting between an deployed configuration in which the base extends between the side walls and a collapsed configuration in which the bottom flanks a side wall be. The base (150) has a lip (154) for engaging the scissor mechanism (130, 140) in the unfolded configuration of the roll container (100) to prevent the scissor mechanism (130, 140) from going over one of the side walls ( 110, 120) extends in the longitudinal direction.
    公开号:AT17048U1
    申请号:TGM68/2019U
    申请日:2019-06-27
    公开日:2021-04-15
    发明作者:Lindström Johan
    申请人:Hartwall K Oy Ab；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    description
    ROLLER CONTAINER AND ROLLER CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT
    TECHNICAL AREA
    The present invention relates to logistics equipment. In particular, the invention relates to wheeled pallets; H. Roll container. In particular, the invention relates to a roll container according to the preamble of claim 1.
    STATE OF THE ART
    A variety of different roll containers are known for the transport of objects. Roll containers typically include at least two vertically extending side walls that are mounted on a rolling chassis. The distance between the side walls determines the width of the container. In order to minimize the external dimensions of an empty roll container during the return transport logistics, it is common to configure the chassis of the roll container in such a way that the side walls are drawn in next to one another when it is folded. A well known type of collapsible roll container is the so-called Z-chassis container, in which the chassis resembles the letter Z when viewed from above. The arms of the chassis, which form the shape of the letter Z, are hinged in relation to one another in such a way that the side walls can be brought closer to one another for the return transport logistics. When folded, the walls are parallel but laterally offset, i. H. not aligned. The misalignment of the side walls is intended to interconnect the rolls on the chassis to minimize the width of the roll container. The space saving in connection with these roll containers is therefore based on a reduced width, while the length of the container is increased somewhat by the amount of the offset in the adjacent side walls. In other words, the space requirement of the container is considerably reduced in one horizontal dimension and slightly increased in another horizontal dimension.
    However, there is a need to further improve the volumetric efficiency of empty roll containers in return transport logistics. It is therefore an aim of the present invention to provide a solution for minimizing the space requirement of a roll container in return transport logistics.
    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    It is therefore proposed a novel roll container with an articulated chassis that connects a first side wall with a second side wall to the side walls between a distal mutual position for an unfolded configuration of the roll container and a proximal mutual position for a collapsed configuration of the roll container by to carry out an intermediate configuration. The chassis has a scissor mechanism that keeps the first and second side walls aligned in all configurations of the roll container. The roll container also includes a base pivotably attached to a side wall for pivoting between an expanded configuration in which the base extends between the side walls and a collapsed configuration in which the bottom flanks a side wall. The base has a lip for locking the scissor mechanism into the deployed configuration of the roll container to prevent the scissor mechanism from extending longitudinally (longitudinally) beyond either of the side walls.
    In particular, the roll container according to the present invention is characterized by the characterizing part of claim 1.
    On the other hand, there is proposed a novel roll container assembly comprising a plurality of roll containers as defined above in a collapsed configuration which is loaded onto the base of a similar roll container in an unfolded configuration
    become.
    In particular, the roll container assembly according to the present invention is characterized by the characterizing part of claim 4.
    Significant advantages are achieved with the aid of the present invention. Since the side walls of the roll container are aligned, the width of the roll container remains the same, which means that several folded roll containers can be loaded onto one unfolded roll container for return transport logistics. With the help of the novel construction, an opened roll container 4 can accommodate folded roll containers. Such a combination is not only easier to maneuver than a corresponding multiplicity of individually collapsed containers, such an arrangement also offers considerable space savings compared to transporting individual collapsed roll containers.
    The return transport logistics is particularly effective because four roll containers in a collapsed state can be loaded onto a similar roll container in an unfolded state without one of the collapsed roll containers extending out of the unfolded roll container. This has the particular advantage that empty roll containers can be effectively transported in cargo spaces which are typically dimensioned for opened roll containers of the local standard size. With the help of such an arrangement z. B. five empty roll containers are transported in an unfolded roll container, whereby the use of the loading space is optimized, which is designed for the reception of unfolded roll containers. Such an arrangement would not be possible with conventional roll containers, the length of which increases when collapsed, thereby increasing the footprint of the unfolded container and not maximizing the shape of the cargo space.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
    Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a roll container according to an embodiment in an unfolded configuration,
    Figure 2 shows a detailed view of the area A of Figure 1,
    Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the roll container of Figure 1 in an intermediate configuration,
    Figure 4 shows a detailed view of the highlighted corner of the roll container of Figure 3,
    FIG. 5 shows a top view of the roll container from FIG. 3 without a base, FIG. 6 shows a top view of the roll container from FIG. 3 with a base,
    Figure 7 shows a detailed view of the highlighted corner of the roll container of Figure 6,
    Figure 8 shows a perspective view of the roll container of Figure 1 in a folded configuration and
    FIG. 9 shows a side view of the roll container from FIG. 8.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
    FIG. 1 shows a roll container 100 according to an embodiment in an opened configuration. In this configuration, the first side wall 110 and the second side wall 120 of the roll container 100 are at the most distant position, i.e. H. to the distal position, spaced from each other. The side walls 110, 120 are conventional roll container walls with a frame of vertical 111, 121 and horizontal beams surrounding a grid of vertical 112, 122 and horizontal grid wires 113, 123. The pages-
    Walls 110, 120 extend in a longitudinal dimension or in a longitudinal dimension (in the longitudinal direction) of the roll container 100, which can be understood as the main travel dimension or main travel dimension (in the main direction of travel) of the roll container 100. The side walls 110, 120 are each spaced apart from one another in a dimension that is orthogonal to the longitudinal dimension, namely in the transverse dimension or transverse extent.
    In the unfolded configuration of the roll container 100, the base 150 extends between the side walls 110, 120. The base 150 is hinged to a side wall, in particular to the first side wall 110. More precisely, the base 150 comprises claw-like elements, hooks 153, configured to engage the base 150 and pivotally attach it to a horizontal grid wire 113, 123 of the first or second side wall 110, 120. In this context it is to be understood that the expression “the base is attached to the side wall” includes at least the option of connecting the base directly or via an additional chassis element (not shown), such as an adapter to enable interchangeability or retrofitting of removable side walls to attach to the side wall. The base 150 is secured in the deployed substantially horizontal position by various features. First, the end of the base 150 opposite the hinged end comprises, i. H. the distal end opposite the hinged end, claw-like elements, hooks 153, which are configured so that they are suspended from a horizontal grid wire 123 of a side wall, in particular the second side wall 120. Second, the base 150 includes a flange portion 152 (see FIGS. 2 and 7) that abuts the chassis of the roll container 100.
    Figure 2 shows the flange portion 152 or the flange in brief details. FIG. 2 shows that the base 150 has a flange 152 which rests on an arm 132 of the scissors mechanism 130 when the scissors mechanism 130 is in the unfolded configuration. A lip 154 extends from the flange 152 to form a pawl that prevents the arm 132 from rotating beyond the line connecting the hinges 137 of this scissor mechanism. In other words, the lip 154 is configured to engage the scissors mechanism 130 in the deployed configuration of the roll container 100 to prevent the scissors mechanism 130, 140 from extending in the longitudinal dimension (in the longitudinal direction) over any of the side walls 110, 120 extends beyond. Accordingly, the lip 154 at least partially envelops the arm 132 on its outer surface. In other words, lip 154 acts as a stop to prevent the arms of the scissor mechanism from "popping out".
    The base 150 is preferably constructed from a load-bearing metal structure that supports a polymer plate. The flange portion 152 may be an integral part of the supporting structure or attached thereto by welding, screws, rivets, etc. The flange portion 152 is also preferably made of metal such as steel, aluminum, or an alloy. With a separate supporting structure and a lighter cover plate, the structure can be made stable and light. The cover plate can also be replaced after heavy use.
    The chassis is articulated and connects the first side wall 110 with the second side wall 120 to the side walls 110, 120 between a distal mutual position for an unfolded configuration as shown in Figure 1 and a proximal mutual position for a folded configuration, such as 8 and 9, through an intermediate configuration as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7. In the implemented configuration of Figure 1, the housing is expanded to an extended configuration in which all of the components of the housing are aligned.
    In Figure 3 to 7, the mechanics of the chassis is shown in more detail. The chassis of the roll container 100 includes a scissor mechanism 130, 140 that keeps the first and second side walls 110, 120 aligned in all configurations of the roll container 100. As best seen in Figure 5, the scissors mechanism includes a first folding mechanism 130 attached to one end of roll container 100 for connecting the first and second
    Side wall 110, 120 is provided, and a second folding mechanism 140 provided at the other end of the roll container 100 to connect the first and second side walls 110, 120. The folding mechanisms 130, 140 are mounted on the rollers 160, more precisely on the wheel plates of the rollers, at the corners of the roller container 100. The side walls 110, 120 are also mounted on the rollers 160, for example no conventional A-frame is required.
    The first and second folding mechanisms 130, 140 are similar but are mirrored with respect to the centerline of the roll container that normally connects the first and second side walls 110, 120. Therefore, the details of the folding mechanisms 130, 140 will only be discussed with reference to the first folding mechanism 130 for the sake of brevity. The folding mechanism 130 comprises a first arm 131 which is pivotably attached via a first corner joint 134 which is provided at a lateral end of the first side wall 110. The folding mechanism 130 furthermore comprises a second arm 132 which is pivotably attached via a second corner joint 135 which is provided at a lateral end of the second side wall 120. The folding mechanism 130 further includes a central hinge 133 that connects the first arm 131 to the second arm 132 at a point that is equally distant from the first and second corner hinges 134, 135. With the central hinge 133 in the center, the first and second corner hinges 134, 135 remain aligned in any configuration of the roll container 100. Correspondingly, the central hinges 133, 143 of the folding mechanisms 130, 140 are aligned with the corner hinges 134, 135, 144, 145 in the unfolded configuration of the roll container 100 (FIG. 1) and offset inwards in the intermediate and folding configuration of the roll container 100 (FIG. 3 to 7 or 8 to 9).
    As can also be seen from FIG. 5, the first arms 131, 141 of the folding mechanisms 130, 140 extend beyond the central joints 133, 143 in order to be supported on the second arms 132, 142 when the roll container 100 is in the opened configuration. The first arms 131, 141 are therefore longer than the second arms 132, 142. This limits the movement of the folding mechanisms 130, 140 in order to prevent the folding mechanisms 130, 140 from “popping out”. The elongated first arms 131, 141 also serve the function of cooperating with the base 150 during conversion from the folded to the unfolded configuration, i.e. H. in the intermediate configuration in between. In other words, the base 150 straightens the scissors mechanism 130, 140 during this movement.
    The side edge 151 of the base 150 is specially shaped to aid in the conversion. The side edge 151 is shaped to engage the opposing and elongated first arms 131, 141 of the folding mechanisms 130, 140 in the intermediate configuration to rotate the chassis toward the unfolded configuration of the roll container 100, i.e. H. to straighten the scissors mechanism 130, 140 to lead. The guide function is established with an inclined portion 151 a of the side edge 151 extending between the upper surface and the lower surface of the base 150. The tapered portion 151 a extends at an angle that provides a wedge effect for the base 150. In other words, the side edge 151 of the base 150 is wedge-shaped inwardly from the top surface to the bottom surface. The side edge 151 also includes a vertical portion 151b that connects the top surface to the inclined portion 151a. The vertical portion 151b extends from the top of the base 150 orthogonally to the bottom of the base 150 in order to secure the scissor mechanism 130, 140, in particular its arms 131, 132, 141, 142, in the unfolded configuration of the roll container 100.
    As described above, the angular movement of the scissors mechanism 130, 140 is adjusted with the joints 133-135, 143-145. As shown in more detail in FIG. 4, the corner joints 134, 135, 144, 145 and the respective arms 131, 132, 141, 142 contain a further stop mechanism for limiting the movement of the arms in order to prevent the central joint 133, 143 from moving moves past the line connecting the corner hinges 134, 135, 144, 145 to the outside of the roll container 100. At least one corner joint 134, 135, 144, 145 of the folding mechanisms 130, 140, but preferably each corner joint, comprises a corner holding
    The bracket 136 is welded or otherwise bonded to the corner of the wheel plate of the roller and the frame of the side wall 120. The corner bracket 136 and arm 132 both have openings that are oriented to receive a hinge pin 137. Arm 132 also includes a stop 138 intended to engage corner bracket 136 to limit pivoting movement of arm 132 about the vertical axis defined by pivot pin 137. In the example shown, the stopper 138 is an extending plate, in particular an orthogonally extending plate, which is provided near the hinge opening of the arm 132 to adjust the edge of the corner bracket 136 when the arm 132 is unfolded to be is orthogonal to side wall 120.
    After the movement from the unfolded configuration (Figure 1) through the intermediate configuration (Figure 3 to 7) has been completed, the base 150 is moved from the horizontal position between the side walls 110, 120 to the folded configuration (Figures 8 and 9) raised, the bottom 150 flanking a side wall, in particular the first side wall 110. In such a state, the base 150 remains hinged to the horizontal grid wire 113 at the bottom of the first side wall 110. The opposite end of the base 150 is attached to the first side wall 110 by means of a hanger 180, which may take the form of a simple handle suspended from another horizontal lattice wire 113 that is higher than that which is used as the hinge point for the base 150 serves (see in particular Figures 1 and 9). The hanger 180 is shaped to engage the same claw-like elements on the distal end of the base 150 that are used to hang the base 150 from the horizontal grid wire 123 of the second side wall 120 in the deployed configuration.
    On the other hand, in the collapsed configuration, the scissors mechanism 130, 140 is manipulated into the fully collapsed state. The first and second arms 131, 132, 141, 142 are folded in parallel and adjacent to each other, and the central joints 133, 143 are moved into the closest possible mutual proximity (not shown). Since the center hinges 133, 143 are positioned mid-span between the side walls 110, 120, the corner hinges 134, 135, 144, 145 remain aligned, thereby keeping the side walls HO, 120 aligned in the collapsed configuration of the roll container 100. The return transport logistics are therefore particularly effective, since four roll containers can be loaded onto a similar roll container in an unfolded state without one of the folded roll containers extending from the unfolded roll container.
    TABLE 1: LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS
    TE Ice Al Ic
    100 roll container 137 hinge pin 110 1st side wall 138 stopper
    111 frame support 140 2nd folding mechanism 112 vertical lattice wire 141 1st arm
    113 horizontal grid wire 142 2nd arm
    120 2nd side wall 143 center hinge 121 frame support 144 1st corner hinge 122 vertical grid wire 145 2nd corner hinge 123 horizontal grid wire 150 base
    130 1st folding mechanism 151 Side edge 131 1st arm 152 Flange
    132 2nd arm 153 hook
    133 central joint 154 lip
    134 1st corner hinge 160 roller
    135 2nd corner hinge 170 strap
    136 corner brackets 180 hangers
    权利要求:
    Claims (4)
    [1]
    A roll container (100) comprising: - a first side wall (110) which extends in a longitudinal extent of the roll container (100), - a second side wall (120) which extends in a longitudinal extent of the roll container (100) , - an articulated chassis that:
    o connects the first side wall (110) to the second side wall (120) in a transverse extent of the roll container (100),
    o is configured to guide the side walls (110, 120) between a distal mutual position for an unfolded configuration of the roll container (100) and a proximal mutual position for a folded configuration of the roll container (100) through an intermediate configuration and wherein the chassis
    o comprises a scissor mechanism (130, 140) configured to keep the first and second side walls (110, 120) aligned in all configurations of the roll container (100), and
    - a base (150) pivotally attached to one of the side walls (110) for pivoting between:
    o an unfolded configuration in which the base (150) extends between the side walls (110, 120), and
    o a collapsed configuration in which the base (150) flanks one of the side walls (110),
    wherein the base (150) includes a lip (154) configured to interface with the scissors
    mechanism (130, 140) in the unfolded configuration of the roll container (100) in
    Intervention to prevent the scissors mechanism (130, 140)
    extends longitudinally beyond one of the side walls (110, 120),
    characterized in that
    - First arms (131, 141) of the folding mechanisms (130, 140) protrude over a central hinge (133, 143) in order to be supported on second arms (132, 142) in the unfolded configuration of the roll container (100) in order to facilitate the movement limit the folding mechanisms (130, 140), and wherein
    - the base (150) is attached to the first side wall (110), the base (150) being configured to straighten the scissor mechanism (130, 140) while moving through the intermediate configuration of the roll container (100).
    [2]
    2. Roll container (100) according to claim 1, wherein: - the scissor mechanism of the chassis comprises a first folding mechanism (130) comprising: o a first arm (131) pivotable at a lateral end via a first corner hinge (134) the first side wall (110) is attached, o a second arm (132) which is pivotably attached to a lateral end of the second side wall (120) via a second corner hinge (135), and o a central hinge (133), which the first Arm (131) connects to the second arm (132) at a point equidistant from the first and second corner joints (134, 135), - the chassis comprising a second folding mechanism (140) comprising: o a first arm (141) which is pivotably attached via a first corner joint (144) to a lateral end of the first side wall (110), which is opposite the first arm (131) of the first folding mechanism (130), o a second arm (142) , which can be pivoted via a second corner joint (145) a lateral end of the second side wall (120) is attached, which is opposite to the second arm (132) of the first folding mechanism (130), and
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    o a central joint (143) connecting the first arm (141) to the second arm (142) at a point that is equidistant from the first and second corner joints (144, 145), wherein
    - the central hinges (133, 143) of the folding mechanisms (130, 140) of the chassis are configured to be aligned with the corner hinges (134, 135, 144, 145) in the unfolded configuration of the roll container (100), and in the The intermediate and collapsed configuration of the roll container (100) are offset inward.
    [3]
    The roll container (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lip (154) of the base (150) extends from a flange (152) which rests on an arm (132, 142) of the scissor mechanism (130, 140) wherein the lip (154) envelops the arm (132, 142) in a longitudinal extension at least partially on the outside of the arm (132, 142).
    [4]
    4. Roll container arrangement, characterized by: - a roll container (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3 in an unfolded configuration, and - a plurality of roll containers (100) according to one of the preceding claims in a folded configuration, which on the base (150 ) of the unfolded roll container (100) are provided.
    In addition 9 sheets of drawings
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    法律状态:
    优先权:
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