NL2027529B1 - FOLD DOWN FORM BOX - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a box (1) comprising a frame in which a number of side panels are arranged, which cover the frame on the inside and enclose an inner space for receiving goods in a position of use. The box comprises a bottom frame (10) and a top part formed by four walls (21, 22, 23, 24), which is mounted on the bottom frame. The side panels are mounted on the walls. The walls are rotatably attached to the bottom frame and are movable between the use position, in which the walls extend from the bottom frame, and a transport position, in which the walls are stacked on top of each other. (Figure 1)

Description

FOLDABLE FORM BOX The invention relates to a box comprising a frame, in which a number of side panels are arranged, which cover the frame on the insides and, in a position of use, enclose an inner space for receiving goods.

Such a box is known as a mold box, in which the side panels can form soft goods, such as cheeses. In practice, these molded boxes are known for curing young cheese packed in foil. As an example, it is customary to stack the foil cheeses in 8 pieces per layer 8 layers high on a pallet. The total mass of the cheese is then 1024 kilos. Because the foil cheese is very soft and is only slightly held in shape by the vacuum-drawn foil, a support is required, which is referred to as a mold box.

A molded box is known, for example, from European patent EP2177442 of the same applicant.

The well-known molded box has a new construction of a frame and detachable side panels that completely shield the interior space. After the goods have been unloaded, the known mold box can be disassembled into a transport position in which it takes up less space than in the position of use.

The present invention has for its object to provide a box of the type mentioned in the preamble, which can be brought into the transport position more quickly and simply.

To this end, the box according to the invention is characterized in that the box comprises a bottom frame and a top part with four walls, which is mounted on the bottom frame, in which the side panels are arranged on the walls, in which the walls are rotatably attached to the bottom frame and are movable. between the position of use, in which the walls extend from the bottom frame, and a transport position, in which the walls are stacked on top of each other. The side panels now do not have to be dismantled, because the walls can be rotated to the transport position, which can take place faster and is easier to carry out.

In a first preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the walls in the transport position fall within the dimensions of the bottom frame. The boxes take up minimal space in the transport position and can also be stacked by stacking the bottom frames on top of each other without touching the walls.

In another preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the box is furthermore provided with a lid, which is designed for placing on the bottom frame in the transport position and for placing on the top part in the position of use. The lid facilitates stacking of the boxes in the transport position and in the use position and protects the walls in the transport position.

According to a reinforced preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the walls comprise lower and upper transverse profiles on which the side panels are mounted. In an elegant elaboration of this, the bottom frame comprises first corner profiles for cooperation with the lower cross profiles. In a practical elaboration, the lower transverse profiles are provided with laterally protruding pins and the first angle profiles are provided with openings for receiving the pins.

In a compact preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the walls comprise a first pair of walls, which are positioned opposite each other, and a second pair of walls, which are positioned opposite each other, in which the axes of rotation of the second pair of walls are slidable in height in the bottom frame are installed. When walls of the second pair are folded down last, they will rest as flat as possible on the walls in the first pair in the transport position. In a practical elaboration of this, a number of the openings in the first angle profiles are designed as slotted holes for receiving the pins of the second pair of walls.

According to a robust preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the walls are provided with cooperating locking means. In an elegant elaboration of this, the walls in the second pair are provided with second corner profiles for cooperation with the upper transverse profiles of the walls in the first pair. In a practical elaboration, the second corner profiles are provided with folded edges and the walls in the first pair are arranged for cooperation with the folded edges. After folding up, the walls in the first pair are locked in the position of use in the walls of the second pair.

In a further preferred embodiment of the box according to the present invention, the side panels are closed and smooth on the inside, so that the inner space is suitable for forming goods, such as packaged cheeses.

The bottom frame is preferably designed for placement over a pallet, such that the top of the pallet forms the bottom of the inner space. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the bottom frame is designed for cooperation with a forklift truck and is provided with a bottom panel that forms the bottom of the inner space.

For optimal ease of use, the walls are provided with operating elements on the outside, for example brackets, for moving the walls between the position of use and the transport position.

The invention will now be further elucidated on the basis of a number of drawings, in which Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the box according to the invention in the position of use; Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the preferred embodiment of figure 1 in transport position; Figures 3A to 3C show schematic views of the preferred embodiment of the box according to the invention with a first pair of walls in various intermediate positions; Figures 4A to 4D show schematic views of the preferred embodiment of the box according to the invention with a second pair of walls in various intermediate positions; and Figures 5A and 5B show schematic views of part of an alternative preferred embodiment of the box according to the invention from different points of view.

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the box according to the invention in the position of use.

The box 1 comprises a bottom frame 10 and a top part 20, which is mounted on the bottom frame. In the position of use, the top part 20 provides an inner space for receiving goods. Optionally, the box 1 is further provided with a lid, for instance a cover edge

30. According to the inventive idea, the box 1 is movable between the position of use and a transport position. For this purpose, the top part 20 is mounted in the bottom frame 10 so as to be collapsible. Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the box 1 in the transport position.

In the preferred embodiment, the top part 20 comprises four walls 21, 22, 23, 24, which are rotatably attached to the bottom frame 10 and extend upwardly from the bottom frame 10 in the position of use. The bottom frame 10 preferably comprises first corner profiles 11, in which the walls 21, 22, 23, 24 are rotatably mounted. Each wall can be folded down separately and is provided for this purpose with an operating element, in this example a bracket 50. Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the box 1 in a transport position, in which all walls 21, 22, 23, 24 are folded down and stacked on top of each other. lying down.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the bottom frame 10 is designed for placement over a pallet 100, such that the top of the pallet forms the bottom of the inner space. The angle profiles 11 in the bottom frame 10 are interconnected by means of support profiles 12, 13. The angle profiles 11 can contribute to a suitable placement of the box 1 over the pallet 100.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the walls comprise a first and second wall 21, 22, which are positioned opposite each other, and a third and fourth wall 23, 24, which are positioned opposite each other.

Figures 3A to 3C illustrate the folding of the first and second wall 21, 22.

Figures 4A to 4D illustrate the folding of the third and fourth walls 23, 24.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the walls 21, 22, 23, 24 are each provided with a side panel 21P, 22P, 23P, 24P. The side panels 21P, 22P, 23P, 24P are placed adjacent in the position of use and define the inner space of the box 1. The side panels 21P, 22P, 23P, 24P are preferably smooth on the inner sides and the inner space is therefore suitable for forming/ curing of packaged cheeses. The side panels 21P, 22P and 23P, 24P respectively are arranged on transverse profiles 26 and 27 respectively which cooperate with the first angle profiles 11.

Figure 3A shows a schematic view of the box 1 with a folding down first wall 21. Figure 3B shows a schematic view of the box 1 with a folding down opposite second wall 22. For the sake of clarity, the third wall 23 has been omitted from Figure 3B. Figure 3C shows a cross-sectional view of the box 1 at the location of plane A in figure 3B, but with walls 21, 22 folded down. It can clearly be seen that the first wall 21 rests on the pallet 100 and that the second wall 21 | 22 rests on the first wall 21.

Figure 4A shows a schematic view of the box 1 with a folding down third wall 23. Figure 4B shows part B of figure 4A in more detail. Figure 4C shows a schematic view of the box 1 with a folding down opposite fourth wall

24.

The first wall 21 and the second wall 22 are hinged in the bottom frame 10.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the first wall 21 and the second wall 22 are provided with laterally projecting pins 26A and the first angle profiles 11 are provided with holes 16 for receiving the pins 26A. The axes of rotation of the first and second walls 21, 22 extend in the longitudinal direction of the pins 26A. Preferably, the walls 21, 22 are provided with a lower transverse profile 26 on which the pins 26A are mounted.

The rotation axes of the third and fourth walls 23, 24 are fitted in height-slidable manner in angle profiles 11. In the preferred embodiment shown, the third and fourth walls 23, 24 are provided with laterally protruding pins 27A for this purpose, and the first angle profiles 11 are provided with slotted holes 17 for receiving the pins 27A. The axes of rotation of the walls 23, 24 extend in the longitudinal direction of the pins 27A. The longitudinal direction of the slotted holes 17 runs substantially transversely thereto and in the longitudinal direction of the first angle profiles 11. The walls 23, 24 are preferably provided with a lower transverse profile 27 on which the pins 27A are arranged.

Figure 4D shows a cross-sectional view of the box 1 in the transport position in the plane C of figure 2. The bottom frame 10 receives the folded top part 20 in the transport position. After all, in the preferred embodiment shown, the folded-down walls 21, 22, 23, 24 fall within the dimensions of the bottom frame 10. In height, the dimensions of the bottom frame 10 are determined by the length of the angle profiles 11. In length and width, the dimensions of the bottom frame 10 determined by the distance between the corner profiles 11.

When moving from the transport position to the use position, the walls are folded up in reverse order.

The box 1 is preferably arranged for locking the first and second walls 21, 22 to the third and fourth walls 23, 24.

In the shown preferred embodiment of the box 1, the third and fourth walls 23, 24 are provided with second angle profiles 28. The second angle profiles 28 lie in line with the first angle profiles 11 in the position of use of the box 1. The second angle profiles 28 are provided of folded edges 28A and the first and second walls 21, 22 are adapted to cooperate with the folded edges 28A.

The side panels 21P, 22P and 23P, 24P respectively are arranged on top transverse profiles 29 and 25 respectively. The top transverse profiles 29 cooperate with the second corner profiles 28.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the upper transverse profiles 29 are for instance provided with grooves 29A for receiving the folded edges 28A of the second angle profiles.

The upper transverse profiles 29 and the second corner profiles 28 are optionally provided with first locking means 41, 42. Various locking means are available to the person skilled in the art.

An example of an alternative preferred embodiment regarding the locking is illustrated in Figures 5A and 5B, in which schematic views of the first wall 21 and the fourth wall 24 from different viewpoints are shown. The fourth wall 24 is in the position of use. The first wall 21 is located between the position of use and the position of transport. The upper transverse profiles 29 and the second angle profiles 28 are optionally provided with second locking means 43, 45 and 44. In this example, the second locking means comprise an edge 43, which is arranged partly over the upper transverse profile 29 and is provided with an opening 45. The second angle profile 28 is provided with a lip 44 for receiving in the opening 45. The lip 44 runs parallel to the folded edge 28A.

The cover edge 30 is adapted both for placement on the first angle profiles 11 in the transport position and for placement on the second angle profiles 28 in the position of use.

Provided that it is provided with closed side panels with a smooth inside, the box according to the invention is particularly suitable for use as molded box for cheese, but is expressly not limited thereto. The box according to the invention is suitable for any other application in which products have to be stored for some time.

Suitable material for the side panels is wood, preferably concrete plywood. This is a compressed wood with a film layer. Suitable material for the angle profiles and support profiles is steel. Other materials may be used, including plastic or aluminium. In the preferred embodiment shown, the bottom frame is suitable for cooperation with a pallet. The bottom frame is preferably designed for placement over a pallet, the corner profiles being placed around the corners of the pallet and enclosing the pallet together with the support profiles. The top of the pallet forms the bottom of the interior space. Alternatively, the bottom frame itself can be adapted for handling by a forklift truck and, for example, be provided with openings for the forks.

In the preferred embodiment shown, the box has four walls and four corner profiles. Although this is the most common version, this number can vary. A suitable number of walls is an even number. The number of corner profiles is preferably equal to the number of walls.

Finally, the invention is expressly not limited to the embodiment described and shown, but generally extends to any embodiment falling within the scope of the appended claims when viewed in the light of the foregoing description and drawings.

Claims (15)

CONCLUSIONS 1. Box comprising a frame in which a number of side panels are arranged, which cover the frame on the insides and, in a position of use, enclose an inner space for receiving goods, characterized in that the box comprises a bottom frame and a top part formed by four walls , which is mounted on the bottom frame, in which the side panels are arranged on the walls, in which the walls are rotatably attached to the bottom frame and are movable between the use position, in which the walls extend from the bottom frame, and a transport position, in which the walls are stacked on each other be stacked. 2. Box as claimed in claim 1, wherein the walls fall within the dimensions of the bottom frame in the transport position. 3. Box as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the box is further provided with a lid, which is adapted to be placed on the bottom frame in the transport position and on the top part in the position of use. 4. Box according to one of the preceding claims, in which the walls comprise lower and upper transverse profiles on which the side panels are mounted. 5. Box as claimed in claim 4, wherein the bottom frame comprises first corner profiles for co-action with the lower transverse profiles. 6. Box as claimed in claim 5, wherein the lower transverse profiles are provided with laterally projecting pins and in which the first corner profiles are provided with openings for receiving the pins. A box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the walls comprise a first pair of walls positioned opposite each other and a second pair of walls positioned opposite each other, wherein the axes of rotation of the second pair of walls are slidable in height. the bottom frame are installed. 8. Box as claimed in claim 7 with reference to claim 6, wherein a number of the openings in the first corner profiles are designed as slotted holes for receiving the pins of the second pair of walls. 9. Box as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the walls are provided with cooperating locking means. A box according to claim 9 with reference to claim 7, wherein the walls in the second pair are provided with second angle profiles for cooperating with the upper transverse profiles of the walls in the first pair. 11. Box as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second corner profiles are provided with folded edges and wherein the walls in the first pair are arranged for co-action with the folded edges. 12. Box as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the side panels are closed and provided with smooth inner sides. 13. Box as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the bottom frame is designed for placement over a pallet, such that the top of the pallet forms the bottom of the inner space. 14. Box as claimed in any of the foregoing claims 1-12, wherein the bottom frame is arranged for cooperation with a forklift truck and comprises a bottom panel that forms the bottom of the inner space. 15. Box as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein the walls are provided on the outside with operating elements, for instance brackets, for moving the walls between the position of use and the transport position.