DE102012006321A1 - Separable container e.g. bottle crate has box halves with two stabilizing elements that are connected to side walls and partition wall with respect to dividing plane - Google Patents

Abstract

The separable container has two box halves (3,4) that are arranged and movable by carrying handles (6,7). The handles are locked and unlocked by a locking device with locking bushes (11) and locking lugs (10). The handles of the box are mounted in guide elements (9). A partition wall (18) is set in the dividing plane (5) to divide the box into to halves, and is bridged with the two opposing side walls (20,21). Two stabilizing elements (23) of box halves are connected to the side walls and partition wall with respect to the dividing plane.

Description

The invention relates to a divisible container, in particular bottle crate according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

In two box halves divisible crates have been known for many years, (about EP 0 398 802 B1 ). Each box half has in this case a center handle in the form of a U-shaped support bracket, which is guided vertically displaceable in guide bushes of each box half. On the legs of the support bracket each offset in height latching lugs are arranged, which are engageable with guide bushes in the opposite partition wall of the other box half by vertical displacement of the support bracket in the unlocked position and disengaged by opposing displacement of the support bracket again. As a result, on the one hand both box halves along the dividing plane can be connected together to form a quasi-unitary box, which can be handled as such uniform, in particular via through openings formed in the side walls is portable. On the other hand, however, this box can also be divided into two separate box halves, so that each box half can be carried and transported separately. It is essential for the acceptance of such a divisible bottle crate that the locking mechanism at any time works properly and can be handled by untrained users at any time without further notice.

In the prior art divisible crates, the actual box side walls are formed in the usual box construction, that is stiff according formed, usually over the circumference in the box sidewalls vertical hollow profile columns are integrated, to which the individual compartment walls of the compartment of the box are connected. These integrated in the box sidewalls hollow profile columns are used to stiffen the four circumferential box side walls of the box formed from two along the dividing plane box halves, and for load-bearing. In the area of the dividing plane, each box has a partition which has a compartment wall function and, as such, together with the other compartment walls of the compartment, forms and delimits the bottle receiving compartments for the bottles to be placed in the box. In this case, both box halves have corresponding partitions, which, since they form a double wall in the joined box state, are formed correspondingly narrow and that in the usual compartment wall thickness. At these partitions but also the plurality of locking sockets of the locking mechanism are arranged on both sides of the central axis of each partition, which cooperate with the locking lugs of the support bracket. For a perfect locking of both box halves, it is important that the locking bushes are arranged exactly above each other or properly interlock and also enter the disengaging and disengaging by moving the mounting bracket locking lugs properly in the bushes and can extend. Therefore, in the prior art box, the guide bushes which slidably receive the legs of the support bracket, connected via compartment walls with the partition, so that the locking bushes on both sides with the partition and on a third side each have a compartment wall connected to the box bottom guide bushing for Carrier guide is connected.

The inventors have recognized that such divisible crates are quite capable of improvement, especially with regard to ensuring a year-long proper functioning of the arranged on the partitions of the box halves locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the box halves, this is achieved by the in the characterizing part of the claim 1 contained features, with expedient developments are characterized by the features contained in the subclaims.

According to the invention, the commonly integrated in the rotating box sidewalls profile columns are now moved as stabilizing elements with respect to the box side walls inwards and each directly connected to the partition, in particular integrally formed with this. Appropriately, they are thus part of the partition as such. As a result, the stabilizing elements, which are designed in particular as hollow profiles or beads, in the vicinity of the locking mechanism, which leads to an increased torsional rigidity of the partition itself and the partition stabilized in particular in the locking sleeves, so that at any time a perfect locking and unlocking the box halves is possible. It should be remembered here that the useful life of such divisible crates is at least 10 years and in the separate transport or carrying each box half the partition works, so to speak as another box outer wall and thus in any state of wear, including in tilted condition, the weight of the in the Box half bottles must stop.

By the measures according to the invention also a very very positive effect is achieved. By inwardly withdrawn columnar stabilizing elements or stabilizing members, which are preferably formed column-shaped or as beads, which so far omitted in the prior art the divisible crates directly in the area of the side walls existing column elements, which affect the design of the side wall openings. The fact that the column-like stabilizing elements are moved inwards, ie away from the side wall eliminates this design limitation and can thus be achieved via the box wall through opening in the side wall containing the dividing plane, in particular large display openings can be formed within such a box, which completely overlap the dividing plane, so to speak, and are not separated by vertical column elements. This, too, is a finding of the inventors in the direction of design optimization of such boxes, which is very important for the market acceptance of such boxes. The previously accepted optical disadvantage of a divisible box or container over a one-piece box thus eliminated. At the same time, however, the rigidity is increased in particular in the central and central region of the partition wall, namely where the mime with the locking mechanism is located. This has a very positive effect in the pallet stack, as this can minimize the formation of gaps due to separation of the box halves.

Conveniently, the columnar stabilizing members are formed either by hollow columns or by beads which are expediently complementary to one another. The hollow columns and beads are hereby advantageously integrated into the partition wall. At the same time it is possible for further stiffening and stabilization that in particular in the upper edge region of the box side walls and also in the region of the inwardly retracted stabilizing elements inserts made of plastic, steel or foamed plastic are integrated.

Conveniently, the column elements are connected via suitable connecting members, such as ribs, web walls, webs and the like with the adjacent box side wall and in particular in the upper region of the box or each box half. Preferably, the column elements arranged at a distance from the box side walls within the box half are also connected to the side wall in the lower region of each box half and also to the box bottom.

In the closed position of the box halves, the mutually aligned column elements complement each other to form a double profile column.

Preferably, the column elements are arranged approximately centrally between adjacent box side wall and the respectively adjacent locking bushes of the locking device. It is further desirable that the column members extend from the bottom to at least near the upper edge of the box. In this case, it is preferable that due to the possibility of stacking several boxes one above the other, the inwardly shifted column elements end at a short distance from the top edge of the box so that the box or stacked box half can dive into the box interior of the lower box or box half.

According to a further particularly advantageous embodiment, additional stiffening measures are provided, specifically in the form of a ribbing on the dividing wall of each box half. As ribbing is particularly suitable here an array of vertical and / or horizontal ribs, wherein the ribbing may be provided on the outer and / or inner surface of the partition wall of each box half. Alternatively, the formation of the partition as a double wall profile is possible, in which case the ribbing bridges the two opposite walls of the double wall profile of the partition and connects them together. The ribbing may be provided on the entire surface or even a partial surface on the partition, but is preferably at least near and provided at the area of the locking bushes. Thus, a supplementary stiffening of the partition is accomplished.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to purely schematic drawings. Show in it

1 a perspective view of an embodiment according to the invention of a dividable in two halves bottle crate,

2 an end view of a box half of a built-up of two detachable box halves per se known bottle crate for the presentation of a Steckmimik, the view is from the dividing plane of both box halves ago,

3 a perspective view of two laterally juxtaposed box halves with the mime after 2 , as they are put together to form a box, wherein in each case only a portion of both box halves is shown and also only the essential elements are drawn schematically in the drawing,

4 a view of the embodiment according to 1 in the manner of a plan view, which is a horizontal section approximately at the level of the center of in 1 illustrated box, however, was waived on a hatching of the cut walls,

5 , a view analogous to 4 the same box, but only the upper half of the 4 shown on the left side of the box,

6 a partial view of a detail with an inwardly offset hollow profile at the dividing plane of the box halves according to the embodiment of the 1 . 4 and 5 and that out 1 apparent rear box half,

7 a partial view of another embodiment of a box half similar to the view in 5 , in which, instead of hollow columns, intermeshing beads are provided in the region of the dividing plane per box half,

8th a partial view of another embodiment of a box half similar to the representation in the 5 and 7 with an insert

9 a partial view of a bead portion of a box half at the dividing plane to illustrate a further embodiment and

10 an end view of another embodiment of a box half, seen from the partition ago, again in a purely schematic representation.

The in the 1 to 6 illustrated bottle crate, which is preferably made of plastic by injection molding, is a divisible bottle crate, which can be divided along a central parting plane in a conventional manner into two box halves, each box half having a central handle and thus separately each box half can be worn. In addition, the box according to 1 in the illustrated embodiment in an outer side wall 1 arranged, known per se Durchgriffsöffnungen 2 on, in particular serve to carry the two box halves in mated position and thus the entire bottle crate. According to the box 1 Is it possible the access openings as large display openings 2 interpreted so that for marketing reasons, the bottles set with the labels are readily apparent. This extends the display opening 2 over the entire side wall and thus bridges the dividing plane between the two box halves.

Based on 2 and 3 , Which represent views of a known dividable bottle crate, will be mainly the mating mimic for locking both box halves below 3 and 4 described and only as a possible, albeit preferred example, since the present application does not deal with a specific embodiment of such a mime as such, so that the box according to the invention can also be used with different comparable mating mimes. However, the mime is based on the 2 and 3 for a better understanding of the invention described in detail.

The box has two box halves 3 and 4 on, along a running in the middle of the box dividing plane 5 , in the 2 is indicated schematically, can be plugged together. In the illustrated embodiment, the bottle crate serves to accommodate a total of twelve areas, wherein each box half 3 and 4 six bottles can be accommodated. Of course, this is only exemplary and in no way limiting. Incidentally, each box half, as in particular from 4 can be seen, equipped in a conventional manner with appropriate shelves or bottle compartments, which serve to hold the inserted into the box halves bottles.

The already mentioned at the beginning carrying handles 6 and 7 according to the 1 to 4 , which serve to support the separated box halves are, as from the 1 to 3 clearly shows, trained as middle handles. Each carrying handle is in this case U-shaped, wherein the gripping arms 8th of each support bracket 6 and 7 in hollow profiles 9 , the guide bushings for the thighs 8th form, is guided vertically displaceable between limit stops, which are suitably formed by protruding beads or nubs and do not emerge from the representation. Each mounting bracket 6 and 7 is in the illustrated embodiment in a designated M longitudinal center plane (see 4 ), so it is located in the middle of each box half. The hollow profile or the guide bush 9 for every grip leg 8th are here arranged at the intersection of the compartment walls of four cross-adjacent bottle shots. The sockets 9 are hereby integrally formed with the compartment walls and project from the box bottom upwards.

Due to the sliding guide of the legs 8th the mounting bracket 6 and 7 in the hollow guide bushes 9 each carrying handle in the direction of arrow F is corresponding 2 vertically moved up and down. To lock both box halves 3 and 4 are on the two grip legs 8th of each support bracket 6 and 7 in each case an elongated locking pin 10a and 10b formed. According to 2 is one of the two pins, in the illustrated embodiment, the left locking pin 10a , on the thigh 8th higher than the other locking pin 10b arranged here and the extent of a division, arising from the height of the cooperating with the locking pins recordings in the form of locking sockets 11 results, which will be described in more detail below. The locking sockets 11 are as well as the locking pins 10a and 10b and the corresponding locking pins of the opposite carrying handle 7 in the division level 5 arranged both bottle crate halves. That's why the locking pins 10a and 10b with the thighs 8th the corresponding carrying handles over 2 and 3 apparent transverse webs 12 with the grip legs 8th connected, with the transverse webs 12 from the grip legs 8th forward in the direction of the division plane 5 protrude.

The locking sockets 11 arise best from the 2 and 3 , in which 3 the locking and unlocking mechanism only on the basis of one of the two gripping arms 8th a carrying handle 6 or 7 shows.

At the box side wall 3 are appropriate 3 in the division level 5 one above the other two sockets 11a and 11b arranged, with the socket 11a as the actual locking bushing for the retraction of the opposite pin 10a of the carrying handle 6 in the other box half 4 serves. The lower socket 11b serves as a support shoulder, as will be described below.

Both sockets 11a and 11b are each at one of the two side walls of each box half connecting partition 18 molded, which for each box half 3 . 4 forms an end wall so to speak, so that each box half including this end wall 18 is formed by four side walls for themselves. The partition 18 In this case, each box half stabilizes in a substantial manner and also prevents the bottles, which are received in each box half from falling out, in particular those in the region of the partition wall 18 recorded bottles. The sockets 11a and 11b are arranged at a distance from each other, wherein the distance of the two sockets in accordance with one on the other box side half 4 also in the division or separation plane 5 trained, especially on the partition 18 molded socket 11c is dimensioned when mating both box halves 3 . 4 in the gap between the sockets 11a and 11b on the opposite partition 18 is customizable. Be the two bottle crate halves 3 and 4 in the direction of arrow G according to 3 merged, so get the jacks 11a . 11b and 11c vertically one above the other and in succession in order 11a . 11c and 11b ,

In this position can also at the in the division or separation level 5 opposite opposite end walls or walls 13 and 14 both chest halves 3 and 4 trained, barnacles 15 be provided, which interlock in the locking position, such as noses 15 on one box half in complementary openings 16 on the other box half, with each box half mutually offset corresponding lugs 15 and openings 16 having. These means accomplish a positive connection of the locked box halves and also serve for centering when joining the two box halves by the locking, which by pressing down the handles 6 and 7 done so that the locking pin 10a and 10b each with opposite locking sockets 11 engage. In the illustrated embodiment, the noses 15 and openings only by way of example elongated and arranged at the edge of each half, they may also have another shape, such as in the form of circular knobs, which engage in the locking position in complementary shaped openings, and may also be located further inboard.

To release both handles are opposite drawn vertically upwards, so that the locking pin out of engagement with the sockets on the opposite partition wall of the other box half and thereby the two box halves are separated and each by itself on the carrying handles 6 . 7 can be handled.

Out 3 , which only one half each of the two bottle crate halves 1 and 2 shows that the jacks 11a and 11b at the bottle crate half 4 and the socket engaging in the gap between these sockets 11c at the bottle crate half 3 is trained. Accordingly, the formation of the locking pin 10a and 10b at the bottle crate half 3 conversely, by the lower-lying pin 10b opposite to the 2 apparent higher lying cones 10a on the box half 4 is arranged and at the in 2 not apparent other end is the side of the bottle crate half 3 located locking pin 10a formed higher lying, the lower locking pin 10b the box half 4 opposite.

In this context is also on 2 referenced in the solidly drawn on the bottle crate half 4 trained locking bushes and in dashed lines on the opposite box half 3 , in the 1 not shown, trained locking sockets are shown. When locking both box halves 3 and 4 by pushing down both carrying handles 6 and 7 drive the formed on the carrying handle locking pin 10a and 10b from the top into the locking sockets 11a and 11c on the opposite half of the box 3 are formed or formed. Analog drive in 2 not shown locking pin of the other box half in the on box half 4 trained locking sockets. In detail, the drive opposite the locking pin 10a arranged, but lower lying locking pin of the box half 3 in the in 2 On the left side of FIG 11c whereas that of the locking pin 14b opposite locking pin of the box half 3 , which is higher in the ordinary than the locking pin 10b is formed, in the locking bush shown on the right 11a the box half 4 retracts. Depending on the length of the locking pin can retract even in the lower socket 11b be expedient, but limit especially with their upper ends Aufnahmeschultern. Every carrying handle 6 and 7 In the illustrated embodiment, therefore, two locking pins, which are offset in height to each other. This allows the opposite locking pins in their function when descending and raising the mounting bracket 6 and 7 do not interfere with each other for the purpose of locking or unlocking.

In that regard, divisible crates with corresponding mating mics for connecting and separating two box halves are already known, so that protection for these measures described only in application of the features described below is sought, however, completely independent of the understanding of the invention above with reference to 2 and 3 described embodiment of a mating mechanism of a locking mechanism for the combination of two box halves.

Each of the two box halves 3 . 4 As has already been explained above, a dividing wall is located in the dividing plane 18 on which of the in 1 with the access opening 2 shown side wall 1 opposite and the two other outer side walls 20 and 21 bridged and thus forms each box half of one of the four side walls of each box half. Unlike the other three side walls 1 . 20 and 21 , which form the outer side walls in the closed box state, however, are in this partition 18 the various locking sockets 11a and 11c trained and are also the thighs 8th of the vertically movable support bracket 6 . 7 receiving guide bushes 9 over footbridges 23 ( 3 ) on the partition 18 anchored. Unlike the other sidewalls 1 . 20 and 21 Each box half needs every partition 18 the two box halves 3 . 4 so to speak also take over compartment wall function, so that it is expedient that the partition wall is not constructed to thick-walled, especially in the central region, so that the division of Flaschenaufnahmeabteile remains regular within the box. The thickness of the dividing wall can be approximately 2 mm by way of example. The division is also quite clear at a glance at 3 , which shows in the area of the division level outboard usual hollow profiles in continuation of the often double-walled construction of the outer side walls, whereas in the central region where the partition wall 18 so to speak compartment wall function takes over, the partition 18 is formed comparatively thin-walled, although there both the middle handle by the beech 9 is connected to webs and also the mating with the locking beech in the central region of the side wall 18 is arranged. Since each box half after separation so to speak represents an independent box, which is carried and handled with the bottles set therein and filled with drinks, the partition 18 withstand loads in the middle zone as well. It should be noted here that such boxes are usually used up to 10 years and so there is a risk that especially in the middle, ie in the actual compartment wall area of the partition load-related deformations can occur after correspondingly long operating times, which in turn but the operation of the Can affect the mime of the locking mechanism. A malfunction of the locking mechanism would mean in principle the failure of a divisible bottle crate. For this purpose, according to the invention, the columns or beads are moved inwards and conveniently integrally formed directly integrally on the partition, as best of 4 evident. The formed in this embodiment as hollow sections column elements 23 and 24 that are on the partitions 18 both chest halves 3 . 4 are in exact alignment with each other, complement each other in the connecting position of the two box halves to a profile column, which then represents, so to speak, a double hollow profile, formed from the two hollow profile column elements 23 respectively. 24 , Because of the dividing wall 18 opposite the side walls 20 and 21 each half of the box inwardly withdrawn hollow columns 23 . 24 has, which is now close to the mime with the locking sockets 11 an effective stiffening and stabilization of the particular central region of the partition results 18 so that the risk of malfunction of the mime is excluded in principle. At the same time they serve the partition 18 reinforcing hollow profiles and for holding bottles set in the bottle receiving parts, as will be described below. At the same time, the design of the box wall is no longer impaired by columns or beads, so that a large design freedom in size and design results for display openings.

Moreover, in the illustrated embodiment, the pillar elements form 23 and 24 also curved holding surfaces 25 and 26 , which form boundary surfaces of the bottle receiving compartments and thus for holding in the compartments 26 serve used bottles. In the illustrated embodiment, the column elements 23 and 24 every partition 18 on the one hand a stabilizing and stiffening function for the partition 18 as such, which is important for a proper functioning of the locking device over the very long service life of a bottle crate, on the other hand serve the column elements at the same time for holding the bottles within the box. The main function, however, is the stabilizing effect of the column elements for the partition wall receiving the locking mechanism, which determines the torsional rigidity of the partition wall 18 increase, thereby allowing the partition wall can be formed comparatively narrow unlike the other side walls, without this the risk of deformation and thus impairment of the locking mechanism occurs.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cross section is one of two column elements 23 respectively. 24 built-up column 27 a trapezoid with two opposite curved side walls 25 for the formation of the holding surfaces. The pillar profiles may have any suitable Querschnitssform, in particular they may also have triangular cross-section or complement both profile columns to a triangular cross-section.

How best 6 emerges, which in turn is purely schematic and a detail of the upper corner of a box half in the transition region between the side wall 21 and partition 18 shows is each column element 23 respectively. 24 via one or more ribs - in the illustrated embodiment, two vertical ribs 30 and 31 connected to the upper box area, here with a through opening 2 above limiting handle column 32 the side wall 21 , Incidentally, the profile column is anchored on the bottom side with the opposite box side wall by ribs and the like, as from 1 emerges, wherein the bottom-side connecting rib in 1 With 35 is designated. To increase the stiffening effect of the column element 23 and therefore also the partition 18 are the two upper vertical ribs 30 and 31 at its upper edge with a flat leg surface 33 ( 1 ), so that the vertical ribs 30 and 31 represent, so to speak, the thighs of a U-shaped structure. Here are the vertical ribs 30 . 31 and the thigh area 33 integral with the column element 23 and the box sidewall 20 connected, so that the box can be made in one piece by incorporating the column members and the connection to the box side walls by injection molding in a simple manner. Alternatively, to form the pillar element 23 also an L-shaped structure with a vertical rib 31 and a horizontal leg surface 33 be used or the like. In addition, the column elements are expediently also integral with the box bottom. The connection of the column member at the bottom of the box side wall is not shown in the drawing, but this is done appropriately also via at least one connecting rib or the like.

7 shows a view of a part of a box half, here about the box half 3 similar to the view of 5 , but instead of the hollow columns 23 and 24 in the embodiment of the 1 to 6 beading 40 and 41 are provided which are complementary to each other, so that they are in the joining of the two box halves 3 and 4 mesh. In the illustrated embodiment, in this case, the bead engages 40 in the partition 18 is formed in the bead 41 in the partition of the opposite box half 4 , The beads 40 and 41 are here opposite the side wall 21 the box halves 3 and 4 moved inward and are in the illustrated embodiment, approximately centrally between the respective outer side wall 21 and the one part of the mime-forming locking book 11 , so are comparatively close to the mime. Because of the beads 40 . 41 similar to the hollow columns 23 and 24 from the outside wall 21 are offset towards the inside in the direction of insertion mimic, so with distance to the outer side walls 21 The box as such, which is composed of two box halves coupled together, can also be formed on the dividing plane containing sides with corresponding large display openings, as shown 1 quite clearly. Incidentally, the beads may have any desired cross-section, these being preferably U-shaped, V-shaped or wave-shaped.

Thereby, that the stabilizing members for the partition 18 , which in the embodiment according to the 1 to 6 through hollow columns 23 . 24 and the embodiment according to 7 by interlocking beads 40 . 41 are formed, are moved in accordance with inward, there is a stabilization and solidification of the partition, in particular in the central region, ie where the mime is arranged from the both sides provided Verriegelungsbuchen. This results in a stabilization of the locking area, which is very advantageous for ensuring a perfect locking and unlocking option even after long periods of operation. At the same time - and this is a further essential aspect of the invention - this design optimization of the boxes is achieved because coupled with each box halves, the two side walls which contain the parting plane, are free of any marginal column, so that any design of the display openings allows. However, but in the stack, the load transfer is ensured for example by an overlying pallet board including the rigidity of the partition. In this context, it is expedient if the connecting surfaces 33 ( 1 ) and / or the upper end of the edges, beads and the like are pulled up to the end face of the peripheral upper edge and contribute to the load transfer. As a result, a stable box is made possible, which can also have large display windows in the side walls containing the parting plane. The connection of the inwardly set column or bead is then accomplished via ribs and the like with the upper and lower peripheral edge, as clearly for example 1 results. Another advantage is the fact that can be minimized by the inward stabilizing members in the form of columns or beads in the pallet stack any splitting by the separation of the box halves.

In the illustrated embodiment, at the same time an increase in the stiffening effect by the side of the beads 40 and 41 tethered further beads 42 . 43 on the partition 18 and 44 . 45 be accomplished on the opposite partition. Of course, these beads are also complementary to each other, so that they interlock when nesting the box halves. Through these beads in addition, a positive connection is achieved. Which has a positive effect on the combination of the two box halves.

According to the embodiment 8th is both on the outside 21 the box half 3 as well as in the connection area between side wall 21 and partition 18 an insert 50 provided, which may be formed, for example, made of foamed plastic or by a plastic insert or steel insert. Instead of an insert and separate inserts can be provided.

As 8th shows, in this case the side wall of each box half in the upper edge region is double-walled, so that in between the insert 50 such as by injecting a foaming plastic or the like, can be introduced. In the embodiment according to 8th Here is an inwardly withdrawn hollow column 51 in the partition 18 provided, which only on the bottom side and in the upper edge region as shown in FIG 1 with the sidewall 21 connected is. However, the insert part 50 also over the entire height of the hollow column 51 extend. The connection area of the hollow column 51 with the upper handle edge 32 is again analogous to the embodiment of the 1 to 6 through vertical ribs 30 . 31 or corresponding web walls formed.

9 shows a modified embodiment of the embodiment according to 6 , with the upper handle edge 32 the side wall 21 in the manner of a double hollow profile with superimposed cavities 60 and 61 is formed, so that a reinforced handle edge 32 forms. Conveniently, the upper handle edge 32 formed circumferentially around the entire box, resulting in a corresponding stiffening of the upper edge of the box.

In the embodiment according to 9 closes the hollow column 62 in the partition 18 integrated is flush with the inside of the upper handle edge 32 passing through the hollow structure with the cavities 60 and 61 is formed, or box wall, so that in this embodiment 9 the hollow column only slightly inward, namely offset by the amount of the strength of the grip edge inwards. But this also makes it possible to achieve an optimal display opening for the box formed from two mutually coupled box halves. Instead of the hollow column 62 Of course, as well as a bead training is possible, as they are based on the 7 is described or training with an insert analogous to the embodiment according to 8th ,

10 shows a side view of another embodiment of a box half of a divisible bottle crate and seen from the dividing plane ago, so that the per se in undivided bottle crate, the inner end wall 18 forming partition now forms, so to speak, the outer wall of the separated box half. As in the previous embodiments, this end wall carries 18 corresponding locking sockets 11 However, the figure view is kept only schematically.

In this embodiment, the partition forming the end wall of the box half 18 designed for stiffening with ribs, with the sake of simplicity in 10 the ribbing is shown only on partial surfaces, but in this embodiment, iw correspondingly over the entire surface of the partition except for the locking sleeve 11 is provided. In the illustrated embodiment are vertical ribs 70 and horizontal ribs 71 , wherein the vertical ribs are spaced from each other and also the horizontal ribs are spaced apart and the vertical ribs preferably extend over the entire height of the dividing wall, but this is not mandatory.

It is clear 10 it can be seen that the partition in the area of the display opening of the at both adjacent outer side walls 73 are set back under the provision of a lateral clearance, so that in the coupled box on the outer side wall, so to speak, a through both box halves opening can be realized. The ribbing can also only partially, in particular or near or in the field of locking sockets 11 be provided. To 10 stand the locking ribs of the partition 18 forth to outside, so not into the interior of the box half, but also the alternative arrangement is possible, such that the corresponding ribbing on the inside so out of the 10 not apparent inner surface of the partition 18 is projected. In a further alternative embodiment, the ribbing can also on the inside and on the outside of the partition 18 be educated. In a further advantageous embodiment, the partition wall 18 formed as a double wall with a hollow profile, wherein the two opposite walls of the partition 18 then connected by an analogous ribbing. The ribbing leads to a further stiffening of the partition 18 , which is particularly advantageous in connection with the inward spars or beads. Of course, another rib orientation is possible, such as diagonal orientation of the ribs. Likewise, only vertical ribs can 70 or just horizontal ribs 71 be provided. Conveniently, the ribs are with a height in the range of 1 to 4 mm, preferably 2 to 3 mm from the partition wall 18 in front. The same applies of course to the rib formation in the case of a double wall formation of the partition 18 , The thickness of the ribs is suitably in the range specified above.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 0398802 B1 [0002]

Claims (14)

Divisible container, in particular bottle crate, in which the preferably two box halves ( 3 . 4 ) or parts by movable, in the respective box halves ( 3 . 4 ) carrying handles ( 6 . 7 ) can be locked and unlocked to one another by a locking device, which can be locked in particular by locking bushes ( 11 ) and interlocking locking lugs ( 10 ) is formed, wherein the movable carrying handles ( 6 . 7 ) of the box for the purpose of unlocking and locking the locking device in guide elements ( 9 ) of the box are slidably mounted, each box half ( 3 . 4 ) or part in the area of the division level ( 5 ) of the box a partition ( 18 ), which two opposite side walls ( 20 . 21 ) of a box half ( 3 respectively. 4 ) bridged and interconnected and an end wall of the box half ( 3 respectively. 4 ), in whose central area the locking device ( 10 . 11 ), on each of which a preferably column-like stabilizing element is arranged on each side in the region of the dividing plane of each box half, characterized in that each of the two stabilizing elements ( 23 . 24 ) of a box half ( 3 . 4 ) or part at the division level ( 5 ) with respect to the adjacent box side wall ( 20 . 21 ) of the two through the partition wall ( 18 ) connected side walls ( 20 . 21 ) inwards towards the locking device ( 10 . 11 ) is arranged moved back of each box half. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that each stabilizing element ( 23 . 24 ) at a distance from the adjacent box side wall ( 20 . 21 ) and is moved inwards, and that these by connecting members, in particular webs, ribs, web walls ( 30 . 31 ) and the like with the adjacent side wall ( 20 . 21 ) connected is. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each stabilizing element ( 23 . 24 ) with the upper edge of the box, in particular with the upper handle edge ( 32 ), by at least one, preferably two spaced-apart vertical rib (s) ( 30 . 31 ), wherein the or the two or more ribs ( 30 . 31 ) preferably at its upper end by a flat leg surface ( 33 ) are connected to a U-shaped structure. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizing elements as column elements ( 23 . 24 ; 40 . 41 ; 51 ; 62 ) are formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizing elements by beading in the partition wall ( 40 . 41 ; 42 to 45 ) or as a hollow profile ( 51 ) are formed with insert, preferably made of foamed plastic. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that each column element ( 23 . 24 ) is designed as a hollow profile or bead, which preferably extends vertically from the box bottom upwards at least up to the upper edge region of the box. Container according to claim 6, characterized in that the column elements ( 23 . 24 ) of the two box halves to each other in the respective parting plane are aligned such that they are in the junction of the two box halves each to one of the opposite column elements ( 23 respectively. 24 ) constructed double profile column ( 27 ) or double bead ( 40 . 41 ) complete. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each stabilizing element ( 23 . 24 ) in the partition ( 18 ) of the corresponding box half ( 3 . 4 ), in particular integrally formed with this. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 23 . 24 ) approximately in the middle between the side wall ( 20 respectively. 21 ) and the locking device ( 10 . 11 ) is located. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each hollow profile-like column element ( 23 . 24 ) a bottle receiving compartment ( 26 ) and preferably with a curved holding surface ( 25 ). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of two hollow profile-like column elements ( 23 . 24 ) supplemented double hollow column profile ( 27 ) has a trapezoidal cross-section with two opposite inwardly curved support surfaces ( 25 ). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partition wall ( 18 ) of each box half is formed with a ribbing. Container according to claim 12, characterized in that the ribbing by elongated, in particular vertical and / or horizontal ribs ( 70 . 71 ), which are expediently arranged at a uniform distance from one another, in particular at least close to the locking bushes 11 are provided. Container according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the ribbing on the inside and / or outside of the partition wall 18 is provided or in the case of the formation of the partition ( 18 ) as a double wall profile, the ribbing between the two walls of the double wall formation of the partition ( 18 ).

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