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EP-4740781-A1 - TRANSPORT CONTAINER AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT

EP4740781A1EP 4740781 A1EP4740781 A1EP 4740781A1EP-4740781-A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport container (1) comprising a receiving container (2) for receiving objects therein, a carrying handle (25) pivotably arranged on the receiving container (2) between a pivoted storage position and an unfolded position, and a locking element (24) pivotably arranged on the receiving container (2) between a holding position and an unlocked position for releasably connecting the transport container (1) to a support structure. The objective of providing a transport container (1) that allows for easy coupling of the transport container (1) to a support structure and easy detachment of the transport container (1) from the support structure is achieved by the fact that the carrying handle (25) has at least one actuating element (45) for pivoting the locking element (24) into the unlocked position when the carrying handle (25) is pivoted into the unfolded position. The invention further relates to a transport container arrangement comprising a transport container (1) and a support structure connectable to the transport container (1).

Inventors

  • Steber, Matthias
  • Gonitianer, Reiner

Assignees

  • BS Systems GmbH & Co. KG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20250923

Claims (15)

  1. Transport container (1) comprising a receiving container (2) for receiving objects in it, a carrying handle (25) pivotably arranged on the receiving container (2) between a pivoted storage position and an unfolded position, and a locking element (24) pivotably arranged on the receiving container (2) between a holding position and an unlocking position for releasably connecting the transport container (1) to a support structure, characterized in that the carrying handle (25) has at least one actuating element (45) for pivoting the locking element (24) into the unlocking position when the carrying handle (25) is pivoted into the unfolded position.
  2. Transport container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving container (2) comprises a base (4), a front wall (5), a rear wall (6), and side walls (7, 8) connecting the front wall (5) and the rear wall (6), wherein the locking element (24) and the carrying handle (25) are arranged on the front wall (5).
  3. Transport container (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the bottom (4) has at least one coupling element (15) for holding connection with a counter coupling element of the support structure.
  4. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking element (24), in particular at a lower area, has at least one locking hook (30) for releasable connection with a counter-locking element of the support structure.
  5. Transport container (1) according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the coupling element (15) and the locking hook (30) point in opposite directions.
  6. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle (25) is pivotably arranged on the receiving container (2) about a carrying handle pivot axis (T) and the locking element (24) about a locking pivot axis (S) parallel to the carrying handle pivot axis (T).
  7. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking element (24), in particular at an upper area, has an actuating section which interacts with the actuating element (45) when the carrying handle (25) is pivoted into the unfolded position.
  8. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a substantially U-shaped carrying handle (25) and/or a substantially U-shaped locking element (24).
  9. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one actuating element (45) is designed as an actuating hook and/or the locking element (24), in particular at its upper area, has an engagement opening (32) and the actuating element (45) is designed to engage in the engagement opening (32) when the carrying handle (25) is pivoted into the unfolded position.
  10. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle (25) can be pivoted into the unfolded position via a transport position pivoted by 90° relative to the pivoted bearing position, wherein preferably the actuating element (45) for pivoting the locking element (24) into the unlocking position is designed when the carrying handle (25) is pivoted from the transport position to the unfolded position.
  11. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a lid (3) pivotably connected to the receiving container (2) about a lid pivot axis (D), wherein the lid (3) is preferably pivotably connected to the rear wall (6) of the receiving container (2) and/or can be secured in a closed position by means of at least one locking element (10).
  12. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a lid (3) connected to the receiving container (2) and designed for attaching a similar transport container (1) to the latter, wherein the lid (3) in particular has a counter-locking element for releasable connection with the locking element of a similar transport container (1).
  13. Transport container (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the lid (3) has a counter-coupling element for connection with a coupling element (15) of a similar transport container (1).
  14. Transport container (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that the lid (3) has a rear edge section (18) with a first locking receptacle (20) for connection with the coupling element (15) of a similar transport container (1) and a front edge section (19) with a second locking receptacle (21) for connection with the locking element (24) of a similar transport container (1).
  15. Transport container arrangement comprising a transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a support structure with a counter-locking element for connection with the locking element.

Description

The invention relates to a transport container according to the preamble of claim 1 and a transport container arrangement according to claim 15. Out of DE 10 2015 013 053 B4 A stackable case and a case arrangement with two identical cases stacked on top of each other are known. The stackable case comprises a box-shaped base and a lid pivotally connected to it. The lid of the case has a hook-in tab at both its front and rear. Furthermore, the case has a rearward-projecting hook-in hook at its bottom and a pivotable pressure plate with a locking hook located on the front wall. The front wall of the case is designed as the operating side. Specifically, a folding handle pivotable about a horizontal axis is arranged on the front wall of the base. The pressure plate is located in a recess on the front wall of the case, specifically in the area through which the folding handle passes. The pressure plate can be actuated through this area, specifically by pushing or pulling it with a user's hand. When two cases are connected, the hook-in hooks of the upper case engage with the rear hook-in tab on the lid of the lower case. The locking hooks of the upper case engage with the front mounting tab on the lid of the lower case. By engaging the mounting hooks and locking hooks in the mounting tabs, the two cases are firmly connected and, in particular, secured against being lifted apart. By pushing or pulling the pressure plate, the user can deflect the pressure plate so that the locking hooks are released from the front mounting tab, allowing the two cases to be separated. Based on this, the task is to provide a transport container that allows for easy coupling of the transport container to a support structure as well as easy detachment of the transport container from the support structure. Furthermore, the task is to provide a transport container assembly comprising a transport container and a support structure that can be connected to the transport container. This problem is solved with a transport container according to claim 1 and by a transport container arrangement according to claim 15. Advantageous embodiments and expedient further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims. The transport container according to the invention comprises a receiving container for receiving objects and a carrying handle pivotably arranged on the receiving container between a folded or pivoted storage position and an unfolded or pivoted open position. The carrying handle is preferably attached directly to the receiving container. The carrying handle serves, particularly in an unfolded position where it preferably projects away from or outwards from the receiving container, for carrying or transporting the transport container. The pivoted storage position is, in particular, a position in which the carrying handle is pivoted towards the receiving container, with a grip portion of the carrying handle, which is grasped by a user's hand to carry the transport container, lying on or near the receiving container. In contrast, in the unfolded or pivoted open position, the carrying handle is pivoted away from the receiving container. The transport container further comprises a locking element pivotably arranged on the receiving container between a holding position and an unlocking position. The locking element is preferably attached directly to the receiving container. The locking element is, in particular, a separate component, i.e., separate from the carrying handle. The locking element serves specifically for the detachable connection of the transport container to a support structure or for the detachable attachment of the transport container to a support structure. The support structure can be, for example, an adapter plate, which serves, for instance, for connecting to another container or for attaching the transport container to a wall. Furthermore, another transport container, preferably on its top, especially on a lid, can also have the support structure, so that several transport containers can be coupled together. The locking element is, in particular, connectable to a counter-locking element of the support structure in the holding position and can be released from the counter-locking element by pivoting the locking element into the unlocking position. The holding position is preferably the default position of the locking element. In particular, the locking element can be held in the holding position by a spring or spring-loaded in the holding position. According to the invention, the carrying handle has at least one actuating element specifically designed to pivot the locking element into the unlocked position when the carrying handle is pivoted into the unfolded position. The actuating element pivots along with the carrying handle. The actuating element is preferably fixed, and in particular rigid, to the carrying handle. It can, in particular, be an integrally formed actuating element. Preferably, the carryi