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    • 专利摘要:
    Folding container that can be turned over Open at the top and delimited by a base (1), some posts (4) and some side walls (2a), (2b), each upright (4) consists of a leg portion (41) fixed to the base (1) and a frame-portion (42) related to two adjacent side walls (2a), (2b). These portions (41), (42) are articulated with each other with the possibility of a slight linear displacement that allows tilting between two extreme positions of folding and unfolding of the container. It has means (5a), (5b) for folding down the side walls (2a), (2b) on the base (1); and means (6) for gripping/detaching the uprights (4) and the side walls (2a) from each other. The uprights (4) and the side walls (2a), (2b) are permanently related to each other in any folded or unfolded position of the container. The lowering means (5a), (5b), and means for grabbing/detaching (6), are integrated forming a single whole with the container itself. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2795550A1
    申请号:ES201930453
    申请日:2019-05-23
    公开日:2020-11-23
    发明作者:Garcia Gonzalo Pérez
    申请人:Alonso Sarraga Maria Del Carmen；
    IPC主号:
    专利说明:

    [0003] Object of the invention
    [0005] The object of the invention relates to a newly structured container that is collapsible, can be turned over and can also be stacked both folded and unfolded. When it is unfolded it can be turned over and several containers can also be stacked on each other, or on a fixed structure, or on other different containers (in use position). When folded, several containers can be stacked on each other, or on a fixed structure, or on other different containers (for transport or storage taking up a minimum of space).
    [0007] The folding container object of the invention is open at the top and admits large loads (of the order of up to 1500 kg). Their general dimensions are standard / normalized measurements that correspond to those of the rest of the standardized containers (whatever type they may be) so that some containers can be stacked on top of each other or on the fixed structures used for transport and / or storage.
    [0009] Background of the invention
    [0011] Containers that are open at the top and used to transport large loads are already known in the current state of the art. Stackable containers of this type are even known (for example and among others, the one described in document ES2323210 of the Applicant himself) and removable containers of this type (for example, and among others, those described in documents ES2397035 or ES2207375, the latter of the applicant himself).
    [0012] Known stackable and removable containers, which solve the problem of the space they occupy when transported empty or when stored, present unsolved problems basically related to the complexity of said assembly / disassembly, which requires a lot of time and carries a high risk of loss / misplacement of the parts used (which translates into increased logistics costs).
    [0014] Description of the invention
    [0015] The container object of the invention solves this problem; consisting of a base, uprights and side walls arranged in facing pairs to delimit together with said base a container open at the top, it is characterized in that:
    [0017] • the uprights are arranged
    [0019] ◦ first means for folding a pair of side walls onto the base; and second means for collapsing the other pair of side walls on those and on the base;
    [0021] ◦ means for gripping the uprights and side walls together in the container's unfolded position and detaching them for folding;
    [0023] • each upright is structured in two portions: a leg-portion fixed to the base and a frame-portion fixed or fixed to a pair of opposite side walls;
    [0025] • the uprights and one of the pairs of side walls are permanently related to each other thanks to the aforementioned first folding means;
    [0027] • the uprights and the other pair of side walls are permanently related to each other directly and thanks to the aforementioned second folding means;
    [0029] • the first folding means and the second folding means are integrated into the container itself, permanently related to the corresponding upright and to one of the corresponding side walls;
    [0030] • the aforementioned grabbing / detaching means are integrated into the container itself;
    [0031] permanently related to the corresponding amount.
    [0033] From this configuration, any embodiments that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality are included in the object of the invention. In particular, the container according to the invention additionally provides:
    [0035] • some small walls, emerging from said base and constituted in supports against which the edge of the corresponding lateral wall abuts to reinforce this area when the container is unfolded and loaded;
    [0036] • Stacking centering units, fixed to the leg-portions of the uprights and intended to compensate the gaps that occur in the stacking of the containers by housing the leg-portions of one in the bowl of the one immediately below.
    [0038] The container object of the invention stands out because:
    [0040] • uses a minimum number of components: a base, side walls, and uprights structured in two portions, one of which constitutes the legs of the container (replacing the legs welded to the base in known containers);
    [0042] • increases the robustness compared to known containers, particularly by reducing the length of the legs at the base of the container (preventing them from bending during use when the containers are loaded, as occurs in current ones);
    [0044] • reduces stacking clearances, particularly with the stacking centering units on the leg-portions (which increases safety when stacking several containers);
    [0046] • includes elements that, forming part of the side walls, the base or the folding / peeling means, reinforce specific areas of the container (which have been experimentally found to be weak in known containers);
    [0048] • all the components are permanently related to form a single whole both when the container is folded and when it is unfolded, avoiding the loss or misplacement of parts or parts of the container (risk presented by current removable containers);
    [0050] • the means for folding / unfolding the container remain integrated at all times in the assembly itself; so that, to go from the folding position to the unfolding position or vice versa, a manual tool carried by the operator himself is enough, without requiring external elements.
    [0052] Other configurations and advantages of the invention can be deduced from the following description, and from the dependent claims.
    [0053] Description of the drawings
    [0055] To better understand the object of the invention, a preferred form of embodiment is shown in the attached figures, susceptible to accessory changes that do not alter its foundation. In this case:
    [0057] Figure 1 represents a general schematic perspective view of a deployed container according to the invention.
    [0059] Figure 2 represents a general schematic perspective view of the container of the previous figure, folded according to the invention.
    [0061] Figure 3 represents a general schematic perspective view of one of the side walls (2a).
    [0063] Figure 4 represents a general schematic perspective view of one of the side walls (2b).
    [0065] Figure 5 represents a schematic general view of the base (1) in top perspective.
    [0067] Figure 6 represents a schematic general view of the base (1) in bottom perspective.
    [0068] Figure 7 represents, in enlarged detail, a partial perspective view of one of the angular areas of the container object of the invention in an unfolded position to observe an example of embodiment of the means for grasping / detaching (6) and both of the first means (5a) to fold down the side walls (2a) as well as the second means (5b) to fold down the side walls (2b).
    [0070] Figure 8 represents, in enlarged detail, a partial section in plan, as indicated by A: A in Figure 2.
    [0072] Figure 9 represents in enlarged detail, a partial section in plan, according to indication B: B of Figure 1.
    [0074] Figure 10 represents in enlarged detail, a partial section in plan, according to indication C: C of Figure 1.
    [0076] Figure 11 represents in enlarged detail, a partial view of two stacked connectors, to observe the stacking centering units (8).
    [0077] Description of a preferred embodiment
    [0079] An example of a practical, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is described below. Other modes of implementation in which ancillary changes are introduced that do not alter its foundation are not ruled out at all.
    [0081] The object of the invention relates to a newly structured container, which is foldable and can be turned over. It can also be stacked both folded and unfolded. It consists of, as a minimum:
    [0083] • a base (1);
    [0085] • some uprights (4);
    [0087] • side walls (2a), (2b) arranged in facing pairs;
    [0089] • first means (5a) for folding down a pair of side walls (2a) on the base (1);
    [0091] • second means (5b) for folding the other pair of side walls (2b) onto the side walls (2a) and onto the base itself (1);
    [0093] • means (6) for gripping the uprights (4) and a pair of side walls (2a) together and detaching them for folding;
    [0095] In accordance with the invention, and according to the embodiment shown, each upright (4) is structured in a leg-portion (41) and a frame-portion (42). These portions, which are articulated to each other by means of the aforementioned means (5b), remain aligned on the same axis when the container is unfolded (see figure 1) and folded down when folding (see figure 2).
    [0096] For this purpose, both portions (41), (42) have an angled section and are of coincident dimensions.
    [0098] The portion-leg (41) is fixed to the edge of the base (1) with its wings (411), (412) occupying the two faces of one of its angular areas and ending in an upper end (401) that emerges superiorly respect to the base (1) and at a lower end (402) that emerges inferiorly with respect to the base (1).
    [0099] The frame-portion (42) is related to two contiguous side walls (2a), (2b) that form one of the corners of the container. One of its wings (421) is fixed directly to one of the side walls (2b) and the other wing (422) is related to the other side wall (2a) with interposition of the means to grasp / detach (6).
    [0101] This portion-frame (42) ends at its upper end in a bowl (3).
    [0103] In the unfolded position of the container, the lower end (403) of the frame-portion (42) is aligned with and abuts on the upper end (401) of the leg-portion (41). For this purpose, the dimensions and geometry of these ends (401), (403) are conjugated.
    [0105] In accordance with the invention, and according to the embodiment represented, the aforementioned first means (5a) are structured in:
    [0107] • at least one tubular (51) that extends to occupy the entire lower edge (21) of the side walls (2a). It is indistinct for the purposes of the invention that there is a single tubular (51) occupying the entire edge (21) or that there are two tubulars (51) each occupying one end of the edge (21). It is basic for the purposes of the invention that the two ends of the edge (21) are occupied by a tubular (51). It is preferable for the purposes of the invention that there is a tubular (51) that extends occupying the entire lower edge (21), since an additional function of the tubular (51) is to reinforce the side wall (2a) along its entire lower edge ( twenty-one);
    [0109] • a screw (52) that passes through a hole (O1) made in the flange (411) of the leg portion (41) and remains permanently attached to it thanks to a first counter-nut (521) that compresses it against its head. This screw (52) is axially housed in the tubular (51) so that said tubular (51), and consequently the side wall (2a) fixed to it, can pivot with respect to the leg-portion (41) of the upright ( 4).
    [0111] In accordance with the invention, and according to the embodiment represented, the aforementioned second means (5b) are structured in:
    [0113] (a) a turning rim (53) attached to the flange (422) of the frame-portion (42). This turning rim (53) extends beyond the frame-portion (42) itself towards the base (1) of the container, and has an oblong hole (530) made at its free end; (b) a thyme (54) that passes through a hole (O2) made in the flange (412) of the leg portion (41) and the oblong hole (530) of the turning rim (53) keeps the assembly permanently fixed thanks to a second counter-nut (541) without preventing the turning rim (53), and consequently the frame-portion (42) of the upright (4) and the side wall (2b) fixed to it, from tilting with respect to the leg-portion (41) of the upright (4).
    [0115] The oblong holes (530) allow, in addition to turning, a certain linear displacement of the frame-portion (42), and consequently of the corresponding side wall (2b) where it is attached, which is raised slightly to overcome the corner of the portion-leg (41) when starting the folding.
    [0117] In accordance with the invention, and according to the depicted embodiment, the aforementioned grabbing / detaching means (6) are structured as:
    [0119] (a) a plate (61), fixed on the corresponding vertical edge of the side wall (2a) and having a hole (610) made. This plate (61) extends beyond the side wall (2a) itself. The plate (61) and the side wall (2a) are coplanar;
    [0121] (b) a hole (62), made in one of the wings (422) of the frame-portion (42) of the corresponding upright (4);
    [0123] (c) a screw (63), which passes through the hole (610) of the plate (61) and remains permanently attached to it thanks to a second locknut (631) that compresses it against its head.
    [0125] In accordance with the invention, and according to the embodiment shown, the base (1) is structured into two base-stringers (10a) and two base-beams (10b) that strike two by two orthogonally to each other in cooperation with respective portions- leg (41) arranged at their confluence angles. These base beams (10a) and base beams (10b) enclose a floor plate (16).
    [0127] Each stringer-base (10a) and each crossbar-base (10b) has through holes (100) made throughout its length.
    [0129] The base-beams (10a) are related to each other by means of internal-beams (12a) and the base-beams (10b) are related to each other by means of internal-beams (12b). Internal stringers (12a) and internal-stringers (12b) have a "U" section and are arranged in opposite pairs.
    [0131] The internal-beams (12a) and the internal-beams (12b) are contained in the same horizontal plane and define / delimit, in cooperation with the floor plate (16) and with the base-beams (10a) or base-beams (10b) as appropriate, respective tubular cavities (C1), (C2) that communicate / converge with each other to manipulate and turn the container with the corresponding fork lift truck, which can be used from any side of the container.
    [0133] Additionally, small walls (7) are attached to the base beams (10a) and base beams (10b) of said base (1), formed into supports against which the edge of the corresponding side wall (2a) abuts. , (2b) to reinforce this area when the container is deployed and loaded.
    [0135] In the embodiment represented, and as can be seen in the drawings, these walls (7) emerge from the base (1) in all the middle areas of its edges, remaining equidistant, or substantially equidistant from the uprights (4).
    [0137] Additionally, in the leg-portions (41) of the uprights (4) some stacking centering units (8) are arranged, intended to compensate the gaps that occur in the stacking of the containers when housing the leg-portions (41) of a container in the bowl (3) of the immediately lower container.
    [0139] In the embodiment represented, and as seen in figure 11, these stacking centering units (8) emerge from the outside of the two wings (411), (412) of the leg portions (41) occupying the middle zone- lowering of said leg portions (41) which in the stacking is housed in the bowl (3) of a subsequent container.
    [0141] It is indistinct for the purposes of the invention that these stacking centering devices (8) occupy all or part of the width of the wings (411), (412); as well as that it is a single piece in continuity or that they are several independent pieces
    [0143] Starting from this basic conception, any alternative embodiments that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality are included in the object of the invention. It is indistinct for the purposes of the invention, to include in this new folding and stackable container: • known and universally accepted / used characteristics (for example general dimensions and / or anchor solutions) that must match in all containers to make their stacking compatible / interchangeable;
    [0145] • known characteristics included in previous documents of the applicant himself referring to other containers; For example, the ventilation / cleaning holes (100) at the base (1) and / or side walls (2a), (2b) as long as these characteristics do not affect the new elements / components / solutions used to make the container object of the The invention is foldable, can be turned over and can also be stacked both folded and unfolded.
    [0147] With this structure, components and particularities:
    [0149] • In the container's use position (that is, deployed as in figure 1), the body of the screw (63) goes through the hole (62) of the wing (422) and rigidly fixes the assembly using a nut (64). To reach the folding position (represented in figure 2) it is sufficient, successively:
    [0151] ◦ remove the nut (64), using, for example, a fixed wrench carried by the operator himself and release the screw (63) from the hole (62), after which moment the nut (64) is put back on said screw (63 ) to avoid their loss;
    [0152] ◦ folding the pair of side walls (2a) onto the base (1) around said first means (5a); and
    [0154] ◦ Folding the other pair of side walls (2b) onto the side walls (2a) and onto the base itself (1).
    [0156] • when the container is unfolded (see figure 1), it can be handled in the same way as known containers: regardless of whether they are loaded or unloaded, they can be stacked together; They can be stacked on top or under other standard containers or in fixed storage structures.
    [0158] • when the container is folded (see figure 2), it can also be stacked together by fitting the upper end (401) of the corresponding leg-portion (41) of a container into the lower end (402) of the corresponding leg-portion ( 41) from a subsequent container. The dimensions of the various component parts are calculated so that with the container folded they do not interfere with the operation.
    [0159] • when the container is folded (see figure 2), it can also be stacked in other standard containers or in fixed storage structures. The stacking centering units (8) compensate for any gaps.
    [0161] • the container can be turned over in the unfolded position, both when loaded and unloaded; and it can also be turned over when folded, thanks to the tubular cavities (C1), (C2) defined by the peculiar structure and arrangement of the internal-stringers (12a) and internal-stringers (12b) under the base (1).
    [0163] The materials, dimensions, proportions and, in general, those other accessory or secondary details that do not alter, change or modify the proposed essentiality may be variable.
    [0165] The terms in which this report is written are true and a faithful reflection of the object described, and should be taken in its broadest sense and never in a limiting way.
    权利要求:
    Claims (6)
    [1]
    1.- Folding container that can be turned over and that, consisting of a base (1), uprights (4) and side walls (2a), (2b) arranged in facing pairs to delimit together with said uprights (4) a top open container, is characterized by:
    a) each upright (4) is structured in a leg-portion (41) fixed to the base (1) and a frame-portion (42) related to two contiguous side walls (2a), (2b); the leg-portions (41) and the frame-portions (42) being articulated to each other and with the possibility of tilting between two extreme positions that correspond to those of folding and unfolding of the container;
    b) in the uprights (4) first means (5a) are arranged to fold the side walls (2a) onto the base (1); and second means (5b) for folding the side walls (2b), on the side walls (2a) and on the base (1);
    c) on the uprights (4) means (6) are arranged to grip the uprights (4) and the side walls (2a) together in the unfolded position of the container and detach them for folding;
    d) the uprights (4) and the side walls (2a) are permanently related to each other in any position of folding or unfolding of the container thanks to said first folding means (5a);
    e) the uprights (4) and the side walls (2b) are permanently related to each other in any position of folding or unfolding of the container, directly and thanks to the mentioned second folding means (5b);
    f) the first folding means (5a) and the second folding means (5b) are integrated into the container itself, always related to the corresponding upright (4) and to one of the corresponding side walls (2a) or (2b) ;
    g) the aforementioned gripping / detaching means (6) are integrated into the container itself;
    always related to the corresponding amount (4).
    [2]
    2. - Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned first folding means (5a) to fold / unfold the pair of side walls (2a) on the base (1), constitute them:
    (a) at least one tubular (51) that extends to occupy the entire lower edge (21) of the side walls (2a);
    (b) a screw (52) that passes through one of the wings (411) of the leg-portion (41) and remains permanently attached to it thanks to a first counter-nut (521) that compresses it against its head; where this screw (52) is axially housed in the tubular (51) so that said tubular (51), and consequently the side wall (2a) fixed to it, can pivot with respect to the leg portion (41) of the upright (4).
    [3]
    3. - Container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned second folding means (5b) to fold down the pair of side walls (2b) on the side walls (2a) and on the base (1) are:
    (a) a turning rim (53) that has an oblong hole (530) in its free end, is fixed to one of the wings (422) of the frame-portion (42) and that extends beyond it towards the base (1) of the container;
    (b) a screw (54) that, passing through the flange (412) of the leg portion (41) and the oblong hole (530) of the turning rim (53), keeps the assembly permanently fixed thanks to a second counter - nut (541) without preventing a slight linear movement and that can tilt with respect to the leg-portion (41) of the upright (4).
    [4]
    4. - Container, according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned means (6) to grip / detach the side walls (2b) and the uprights (4) from each other constitute:
    (a) A plate (61), which has a hole (610) made and is fixed on the corresponding vertical edge of the side wall (2a) with respect to which it extends beyond the side wall (2a) itself and in its same plane;
    (b) a hole (62), made in one of the wings (422) of the frame-portion (42) of the corresponding upright (4); and
    (c) a screw (63), which passes through the hole (610) of the plate (61) and remains permanently attached to it thanks to a second counter-nut (631) that compresses it against its head; so that, with the container unfolded, the body of the screw (63) passes through the hole (62) of the wing (422) and rigidly fixes the assembly using a nut (64) while to allow folding, simply remove said nut (64 ), release the screw (63) from the hole (62) and reposition the nut (64) on said screw, to avoid its loss.
    [5]
    5. - Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there are small walls (7) emerging from said base (1) and formed into supports against which the outer face of the corresponding side wall ( 2a), (2b) reinforcing this area when the container is deployed and loaded.
    [6]
    6. - Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portions-leg (41) have stacking centering devices (8), intended to compensate for the gaps that occur in the stacking of the containers when housing the portions -leg (41) of a container in the bowl (3) of the immediately lower container.
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