A stackable storage container 1 and system for use in a vehicle to improve packing efficiency and safety, the container/suitcase comprising a base 20 and lid portion 40, each having a rim 27, 47 and outer surface 25, 45, and attachment means 50 (figure 3) for attachment to the surface of the vehicle. The attachment means may comprise magnets 52 (figure 3), a magnetic strip 54, or a hook-and-loop fastener 56, and be located on either of the two container portions. The outer surfaces may have complimentary surface profiles 17 (figure 3) with grooves 48a and protrusions 48b (figure 16), and the lid and base portion may have a hinged connection 19 (figure 5) and may be closed by zip fasteners 62 (figure 1) or magnets 64 (figure 5). The container may further comprise an insert 35 (figure 6), covering layer 30 (figure 3), pocket 31, or an inner lid portion 70 (figure 3) as a support. Up to three containers may be stackable on each other with releasable attachment means and may be configured to releasably attach an accessory container 90 (figure 9).
Storage container and modular storage system
2023-04-05
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | 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 / A45C Geldbehälter , PURSES / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |
STORAGE CONTAINER, STORAGE CONTAINER UNIT, AND VEHICLE SEAT WITH STORAGE CONTAINER
European Patent Office | 2016
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