Bottle carrier.

p0001The invention relates to a bottle carrier according to the preamble of claim 1.

p0002A bottle carrier of the above type are already known from EP-A-0185216 or DE-PS 34 02 729 is known. This container carrier or Truckloader borders with longitudinal walls, longitudinal bar, transverse webs, end walls and floor upwards for insertion or removal of bottles open compartments from. In addition, a web-like handle with a handle opening formed on the longitudinal central axis. When the container support from the first-mentioned publication, the handle portions are hinged to narrow connecting portions, and also connected with wider connecting portions which have handle openings. After the second document, the grip portions are directed to wider connecting portions with handle openings and also connected with narrow connecting portions. The transverse webs are punched in both cases in the longitudinal web portions with the wider connecting portions.

p0003For transport and storage of multiple packs, which are filled with returnable bottles, so-called Pinolenkästen have become known. These engage with upstanding from a base plate dowels into bottles gaps. It upheld the quills Pinolenöffnungen the packaging base. After removing the packaging, the bottles are individually adjustable in the sleeve crates, where they are held by the sleeves and partitions laterally.

p0004Are usual Pinolenkästen with four sides of partition walls surrounding segments for each packet of six bottles, each segment is associated with two sleeves. Overall, these boxes are therefore equipped with eight quills. But there are fives, tens or quill boxes, in which between two adjacent packs a sleeve is placed. Truck Loader are not suitable for insertion into Pinolenkästen.

p0005Proceeding from this, the present invention seeks to provide a container carrier or Truckloader of the aforementioned type, which is insertable into Pinolenkästen.

p0006The object is specified in claim. 1 Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

p0007With a container carrier according to the invention the end wall halves between the longitudinal walls and the longitudinal web portions each have at least one additional crease line delimiting the connecting portions toward the central portions of the end wall halves. These central portions of adjacent end wall Hälten are foldable to form respectively a frontal indentation of the container carrier inward. The notch is dimensioned to receive at least a part cross section of a sleeve, preferably a half Pinolenquerschnitt between two adjacent container carriers. For insertion into a sleeve crates of floor at the end edges Randpinolendurchführungen and / or between the end edges has at least one Pinolendurchführung and the longitudinal web portions with a quill to imported Pinole are provided. The Randpinolendurchführungen and / or Pinolendurchführungen are arranged in the ground so that they are located in garment below the notches in the end faces and a quill in the longitudinal web portions. Thus quills can penetrate between adjacent container carriers by Randpinolendurchführung in the notches and more quills by Pinolendurchführungen in the Pinolenaufnahmen. This makes the container support not only for rollercoasters, but also for fives, tens and other Pinolenkästen suitable. In case of use solely for Pinolenkästen who have no quills between adjacent container carriers, the container carrier according to the invention may also be designed without profile end notches and assigned Randpinolendurchführungen.

p0008Laterally of the central portion of each end wall half has a side portion which is directed to a longitudinal wall. The side portions of adjacent end wall halves may be aligned obliquely to the longitudinal walls, so as to protrude in the longitudinal direction on the longitudinal walls after final processing. In this case, the projection offset the depth of the indentation in about.

p0009The entire longitudinal extent of the longitudinal web portions may be less than the length of a longitudinal wall, whereby the notches are foldable, even if the side portions of the end wall halves are aligned perpendicularly to the longitudinal walls.

p0010In the case of bottle carriers with a complex shaped end walls, the end wall halves may have two additional crease lines between in each case with an intermediate portion adjacent to the one side of the central portion and on the other side of the side portion. This allows for a better adaptation to the contour bottle. In particular planar end wall surfaces are favored when the intermediate sections are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal walls.

p0011In the finished container support the end edges of the bottom can be aligned with the end walls and thus completely collected and the container interior.

p0012The formation of compartments in the container interior, in the longitudinal web portions, which are connected by end wall halves with the same longitudinal wall, in each case be punched out at least one transverse bar and hinged to the longitudinal web section. The crossbar has a hinged to its free edge and be connected to the associated longitudinal wall crosspiece connecting strap. By crossbars also stabilize the assembled bottle carrier is achieved.

p0013To stabilize the container form the front wall halves can also have the bottom side respectively articulated a connectable with the ground bottom flap. Preferably, the bottom flap is disposed at an intermediate portion and at a bottle carrier without intermediate section at a central portion, thereby a stabilization of the soil is reached at a distance from the longitudinal walls.

p0014Preferably straddle two hinged to adjacent end wall halves longitudinal web portions after final processing all Pinolendurchführungen and have the respective assigned quill, which made them all stamped crossbars. Adjacent to their Linkages to the end wall halves the two longitudinal web portions may have an all Pinolenaufnahmen comprehensive recess.

p0015Adjacent transverse webs may be overlap in the longitudinal direction of one another and stamped out of the respectively associated longitudinal web section. For this may be located closer to the ground than its articulation on the longitudinal web section in the final, erected carrier the crossbar connecting plate each transverse web. The transverse web connecting plate is incorporated in the overlapping area with the adjacent crosspiece next to its articulation in the blank. Preferably, the linkages and cross-connecting plates of adjacent transverse webs are each arranged at the same height. Then, the transverse webs in the finished carrier are consistent inclined from the longitudinal web of the longitudinal walls toward downward.

p0016Preferably, the articulation of each crosspiece is centrally positioned over a Pinolendurchführung whereby the compartments are properly aligned with the slots between the sleeves or partitions.

p0017Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the accompanying drawings, which show two preferred embodiments. In the drawings:<dl id="dl0001"><dt>Fig. 1</dt><dd>a blank of a bottle carrier with four surfaces on each end wall spread out flat in the plan view; </dd><dt>FIG. 2</dt><dd>Bottle carrier of the same blank assembled perspective side view;</dd><dt>Fig. 3</dt><dd>Sleeve crates with four used bottle carriers according to FIG 2 in cross section.</dd><dt>Fig. 4</dt><dd>the same center-sleeve in a longitudinal section through two bottle carrier;</dd><dt>Fig. 5</dt><dd>a blank of a bottle carrier with six surfaces on each end wall spread out flat in the plan view;</dd><dt>Fig. 6</dt><dd>Bottle carrier of the same blank assembled perspective side view;</dd><dt>Fig. 7</dt><dd>Sleeve crates with four used bottle carriers according to FIG 6 in cross section.</dd><dt>Fig. 8</dt><dd>a blank of a bottle carrier having six faces and two bottom flaps at each end wall spread out flat in the plan view;</dd><dt>Fig. 9</dt><dd>Bottle carrier of the same cut during fabrication prior to closing of the soil in a perspective view from below;</dd><dt>Fig. 10</dt><dd>same bottle carrier ready assembled in perspective view from below;</dd><dt>Fig. 11</dt><dd>Sleeve crates with four used bottle carriers according to Fig 10 in cross section.</dd><dt>Fig. 12</dt><dd>a blank of a bottle carrier having six faces and two bottom flaps at each end wall and without transverse webs spread out flat in the plan view;</dd><dt>Fig. 13</dt><dd>a blank of a bottle carrier having six faces and two bottom flaps at each end wall and between the connecting portions arranged handle openings spread out flat in the plan view.</dd></dl>

p0018To the extent used in the drawings of the bottle carrier matching reference numerals, there is constructive agreement and has the description of FIG. 1 to 4 for both Flaschenträger validity. To FIG. 5 to 13, only the constructive distinguishing features are explained.

p0019The blank shown in Fig. 1 has two longitudinal walls 1, 2. On the outside of the longitudinal wall 1 is articulated on a score line, a tab-like shaped base half 3. A longer bottom half 4 is similarly connected hinged to the longitudinal wall. 2 The bottom half 4 has at both end edges Randpinolendurchführungen 5 of about half Pinolenquerschnitt and between two Pinolendurchführungen 6, corresponding to approximately one Pinolenvollquerschnitt. The end edges with the Randpinolendurchführungen 5 are shaped so that they are aligned in the finished carrier, with the end walls.

p0020On opposite sides perpendicular to the outer sides of longitudinal walls 1, 2 are respectively connected via crease lines end wall halves 7, 8, 9, 10 hinged. The end wall halves 7, 8, 9, 10 are parallel to their Anlenkungs lines crease lines 11, 12, 13, 14, which they in central portions 7 ', 8', 9 ', 10' and side portions 7 '', 8 '', 9 '', 10 '' divide.

p0021To the central portions 7 ', 8', 9 ', 10' of the end wall halves are again via score lines longitudinal web sections 15, 16, 17, 18 articulated. The longitudinal ridge portions 15, 17 have formed at opposite ends hooks 19, 20. The longitudinal ridge portions 16, 18 are wider than the longitudinal web portions 15, 17 to run, but provided in the corner region in each case with a punched recess 21, 22 which forms a quill.

p0022In addition to their recesses 21, 22 have the longitudinal ridge portions 16, 18 in each case two transverse webs 23, 24 and 25, 26, each having a linkage 27 and a transverse web connecting strap 28th In each longitudinal land portion 16, 17 overlaps a transverse web 23, 25 the adjacent transverse web 24, 26 with a transverse web connecting plate 28. The guide elements 27 and the transverse web connecting tabs 28 of adjacent cross-members 23, 24 and 25, 26 arranged on a matching height.

p0023The longitudinal web sections 15, 16, 17, 18 over the height of the adjacent end wall halves 7, 8, 9, 10 hinauserstreckte connecting portions 29, 30, 31, 32, wherein in each case adjacent connecting portions 29, 31 and 30, 32 in the center via a score line to one another are connected. The connecting portions 30, 32 are wider than the connecting sections 29, 31 and executed form the first grip portions with handle apertures 33, 34th

p0024Via score lines are further handle portions 35, 36 directed with handle apertures 37, 38 at the connecting portions or the first grip portions 30, 32 and extend between the longitudinal walls 1, the second

p0025During prefabrication of the blank to a flat-lying container support its parts are folded right of the crease lines between the end wall halves 8, 10 and the longitudinal web sections 16, 18 to the left on the remaining part. Furthermore, the parts are left of the scoring lines between the end wall halves 7, 9 and the longitudinal walls 1, 2 to the right folded onto the middle part of the blank. Be carried glue application the handle portions 35, 36 connected to the folded over portions of the connecting portions or the first grip portions 30, 32 and latter to the connecting portions 29, 31st Moreover, the transverse web connecting tabs 28 are centrally adhered to the opposite inner sides of the longitudinal walls. 1, 2

p0026Finally, the bottom half 4 can be folded about its central axis and adhesively bonded to the narrower bottom half of the third

p0027The pre-assembled carrier is assembled prior to filling with bottles by raising, as shown in FIG. 2. To this end, the crease lines between the longitudinal walls 1, 2 and the end wall halves 7, 9 a supporting force A and the scoring lines between the end wall halves 8, 10 and the longitudinal web sections 16, 18 an imprinting force E to be applied. In this case, the compartments are formed from open, and on the end walls 7, 9 and 8, 10 notches 39, 40 which are bounded by the central portions 7 ', 9' and 8 ', 10' of the end wall halves. The hooks 19, 20 are hooked with the Randpinolendurchführung 5 the bottom half 4 - not shown - to stabilize the bottle carrier in the upright position.

p0028Thereafter, the finished beam 41 from above with bottles can be filled. If the carrier is to be filled on the bottom side, the bottom halves 3, 4 are not bonded to each other when mounted. After the erection of the carrier 41 from a flat configuration, the bottles are then be poured through the bottom openings, after which the floor by gluing the bottom half 4 can be closed on the bottom half of the third After bottles extraction and repealing Bodenverhakung the carrier 41 can be returned and disposed of in a flat position, if it is not to be reused.

p0029The following comments relate to the usability of the bottle carrier 41 in Pinolenkästen. As shown in FIG. 3 has a five-center-sleeve 42 includes two groups of five sleeves 43. Each sleeve has approximately a diamond cross section, the sides are concave. Each Pinolenreihe surrounded by long walls 44 and transverse walls 45, the central long wall 44 prevent contact of adjacent bottles or containers and secure the remaining walls 44, 45 inserted Good outwards.

p0030The middle sleeve 43 each Pinolenreihe passes through each Randpinolendurchführungen 5 of two adjacent bottle carrier 41 and extends into the notches 39. The other sleeves 43 of that series pass through the Pinolendurchführungen 6 in the bottoms thereof Flaschenräger 41 and protrude into the Pinolenaufnahmen the longitudinal web into.

p0031FIGS. 3 also shows that the orientation of the lateral and central portions 7, 7 ', 9, 9' of the end wall halves favors the insertion of the bottle carriers 41 in the Pinolenträger 42nd This is further supported by the sliding of the longitudinal walls 1, 2 along the long walls 44 of Pinolenträgers 42nd

p0032The arrangement of the sleeves 43 in the bottle carriers 41 can be better seen from Fig. 4. Accordingly, the average Pinole 43 of five series in the notches 39 of two adjacent bottle carrier 41 occurs. The remaining sleeves 43 are located in the quill 21, 22 of the two against each folded longitudinal web sections 16, 18 in the upper region of the longitudinal web portions the transverse webs are vertically folded to the plane to be connected to their transverse web connecting plates with the longitudinal walls. 1, 2 This is a free space is in the top 43 'of the right plotted each sleeve 43 created, the previously blocked by a transverse web (see Fig. 1 -. About position 28 of the left marked crosspiece 25).

p0033From Figs. 3 and 4 it is seen that the invading sleeves 43 41 do not preclude a receiving bottles in compartments of the bottle carrier. The bottle carrier 41 are rather with bottles filled in the center-sleeve 42 inserted and removed from this. Furthermore, bottles may also be used after insertion of the bottle carriers or removed without bottle carrier out of the box. Finally, it is possible to bottle carrier remove 41 and the center-sleeve 42 to be fitted exclusively with filled or empty bottles.

p0034In a blank according to Fig. 5, each end wall half 7, 8, 9, 10 is a score line 11 '', 12 '', 13 '', 14 '', in each case between this and the articulation of the end wall half of the longitudinal wall 1, 2 a side portion 7 '', 8 '', 9 '', 10 '' is arranged. Between the score line 11 '', 12 '', 13 '', 14 '' and its hinge line at a longitudinal web portion 15, 16, 17, 18, each end wall half 7, 8, 9, 10 is a score line 11 ', 12', 13 ', 14', between which the longitudinal crease lines, and ridge portions central portions 7 ', 8', 9 ', 10' are arranged. Between the score lines 11 'and 11' ', 12' and 12 '', 13 'and 13' ', 14' and 14 '', each end wall half 7, 8, 9, 10, an intermediate portion 7 '' ', 8' ' ', 9' '', 10 '' '.

p0035The blank according to FIG. 5 as one folded as shown in FIG. 1 and set for a carrier according to Fig. 6. This carrier 46 has on the end wall halves 7, 8, 9, 10 each have a notch 39, 40 from central portions 7 ', 8', 9 ', 10', laterally next to the perpendicular to the longitudinal walls 1, 2 aligned intermediate portions 7 '' ' , 8 '' ', 9' '', 10 '' 'and outermost side portions 7' ', 8' ', 9' ', 10' '.

p0036As shown in FIG. 7 is such a support 46 in a center-sleeve 42 set to give a better utilization of space as the carrier 41 results.

p00375 The blank according to FIG. 8 differs from that shown in FIG. Characterized in that the longitudinal web sections 15, 17 at their opposite ends no hook 19, have 20 and that the intermediate portions 7 '' ', 8', 9 '' 'and 10' '' of the end wall halves 7, 8, 9 and 10 each have a bottom flap 47, 48, 49 and 50 have. The bottom flaps 47, 48, 49 and 50 have a trapezoidal shape with its outer edge is inclined in each case to a bottom half 3; 4.

p0038The blank according to FIG. 8 as one folded as shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 1 and taken from a tool into a mold of FIG. 9. It is then glued in the bottom region, by first removing the bottom half 3 as well as the bottom flaps 47, 48, 49, 50 is bent in the direction of arrow inwardly and then the bottom half 4 folded against the outside thereof and is connected to these by means of an adhesive. Then the bottle carrier is stabilized in the shape shown in FIG. 10 and special protection in the area of ​​the floor in front of a tearing. Referring to FIG. 11, four of these bottle carriers 51 as the bottle carrier 46 can be set in a five-center-sleeve 42 in FIG. 7. This figure shows at positions 3, 47, 48, 49 and 50, the splices in the bottom region.

p0039The blank according to FIG. 12 is also provided with bottom flaps 47, 48, 49, 50, but has in relation to that in Fig. 8 to the wider connecting portions 30, 32 no transverse webs 23, 24, 25, 26. Therefore eliminates the prefabrication of this bottle carrier bonding transverse web connecting flaps with the longitudinal walls 1, 2 and there are no partitions formed in the inside of the assembled container carrier. The after gluing the bottom half 4 with the bottom half 3 and the bottom flaps 47, 48, 49 and 50 pre-assembled bottle carrier is so stabilized that it works without the stabilizing effect of the crossbars. The bottles can be in each bottle carrier support or to the Randpinolenausstanzungen 5 and 6 Pinolenausstanzungen imported quills, if the bottle carrier is in a center-sleeve.

p0040When cutting as shown in FIG. 13 are compared to that in Fig. 12, the connecting portions 30, 32 is widened between the end wall halves 8, 10 and longitudinal walls 1, 2 to the handle portions, they in turn have handle openings 33, 34. To the grip portions 30, 32 are also between the longitudinal walls 1, 2 and the end wall halves 7, 9, the grip portions 35, 36 steered by the handle openings 37, 38th The material-saving arrangement of all the grip portions in the center of the blank is facilitated by the fact that no cross-members are present. During prefabrication of this carrier can initially the longitudinal web sections 16, 18 are folded against the end wall halves 8, 10th Then, the left carrier half with the end wall halves 7, 9 are folded about the connecting line with the longitudinal walls 1, 2, wherein the connecting portions 29, 31 for abutment against the handle portions 30, 32 come. Finally, the grip portions 35, 36 are folded about the connecting portions 29, 31 and in the region of the longitudinal web portions 16, 18 connected to the connecting portions 30, 32nd The closing of the soil is carried out, as previously described in the blanks according to FIGS. 8 and 12, wherein the bottom flaps 47, 48, 49 and 50 are glued.

p0041For all bottle carriers, the bottom halves 3, 4 can be bonded during the packaging manufacturer or the packer. The erection of prefabricated bottle carrier and the hooking of the tray 3, 4 or sticking of the bottom flaps 47, 48, 49, 50 is usually done only at the Packers.