A roll container (100) for improving the volumetric efficiency of empty roll containers in return logistics is herein proposed. The novel roll container has an articulated chassis, which connects a first side wall (110) to a second side wall (120) such to guide the side walls between a distal mutual position for a deployed configuration of the roll container and a proximal mutual position for a folded configuration the roll container through an intermediate configuration there between. The chassis comprises a scissor mechanism (130, 140), which maintains the first and second side walls aligned in all configurations of the roll container. The roll container also includes a base (150), which is pivotably attached to a side wall such to be pivoted between a deployed configuration, in which the base ex tends between the side walls, and a folded configuration, in which the base flanks a side wall. The base has a side edge (151), which is shaped to engage with two opposing arms (131, 141) of the chassis in the intermediate configuration thereof for guiding the chassis toward the deployed configuration of the roll container. (Fig. 2)
Roll Container and Roll Container Assembly
2015-04-09
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B62B Von Hand bewegte Fahrzeuge, z.B. Handkarren oder Kinderwagen , HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS / B65D Behältnisse zur Lagerung oder zum Transport von Gegenständen oder Materialien [Container], z.B. Säcke, Beutel, Fässer, Flaschen, Dosen, Kästen, Büchsen, Schachteln, Packkörbe, Tonnen, Gläser, Flüssigkeitsbehälter, Trichtersilos, Transportbehälter , CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS |