Packaging container and connecting device for a packaging container

Abstract

Packaging container comprising a base (20), a shell (16) projecting from the base with a wall (26) enclosing a packaging space (35) and comprising a free edge (24) on the side facing away from the base (20), two or more longitudinally extended reinforcing elements (36, 38, 40), wherein a first reinforcing element (36) extends from the base (20) in the direction of the free edge (24) and a second reinforcing element (38) is oriented transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to the first reinforcing element (36) and is arranged at a distance from the base (20), and a connecting device (42) comprising a first receptacle (64) for the first reinforcing element (36) and a second receptacle (66) for the second reinforcing element (38) and engaging directly or indirectly with the wall (26).To provide a packaging container with improved handling, the invention proposes that a fixing element (52) be fixed or formed on the wall (26), which engages with the first receptacle (64) and / or with the second receptacle (66). The present invention also relates to a connecting device.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a packaging container comprising a base, a shell projecting from the base with a wall enclosing a packaging space and comprising a free edge on the side facing away from the base, two or more longitudinally extended reinforcing elements, wherein a first reinforcing element extends from the base towards the free edge and a second reinforcing element is oriented transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to the first reinforcing element and is arranged at a distance from the base, and a connecting device comprising a first receptacle for the first reinforcing element and a second receptacle for the second reinforcing element and engaging with the wall.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a connecting device for such a packaging container.

[0003] Packaging containers with reinforcing elements exhibit high stability. These containers can be large and heavy. For example, containers with base areas of approximately 110 cm x 60 cm or 250 cm x 150 cm are used. The height of the containers can be, for example, 80 cm or more. The mass of a loaded container can be, for example, approximately 1 ton or more. The above figures are not limiting to the invention; they merely serve to illustrate a typical use of such containers, for example, for transporting sea freight or for storage.

[0004] It is common practice to stack multiple such packaging containers on top of each other, resulting in stack heights of several meters. This makes it all the more important to give the packaging container a robust design. For this reason, reinforcing elements are provided to strengthen the container and improve force distribution when it is stacked. These reinforcing elements can be connected to the container wall via the connecting device. A first reinforcing element can rest on a base and extend in the vertical direction of the packaging container, while a second reinforcing element extends transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to the first, for example, across the packaging space.

[0005] WO 2018 / 206585 A1 describes a packaging container of the type mentioned above.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a packaging container and a connecting device for a packaging container which has improved handling.

[0007] This problem is solved according to the invention in a packaging container of the type mentioned at the outset by the fact that the connecting device engages directly or indirectly with the wall and a fixing element is fixed or formed on the wall which engages with the first receptacle and / or engages with the second receptacle, and that the connecting device is designed to be non-displaceable relative to the wall along the free edge in the intended use of the packaging container.

[0008] In the packaging container according to the invention, the fixing element is arranged together with the first reinforcing element in the first receptacle and / or together with the second reinforcing element in the second receptacle, and can thus engage with the respective receptacle. Since the fixing element is fixed or formed on the wall, this offers, in particular, the possibility that the connecting device is arranged immovably relative to the wall and thus to the shell during the intended use of the packaging container. In particular, the connecting device, unlike conventional connecting devices, is designed to be non-displaceable relative to the wall of the packaging container. Preferably, the first reinforcing element and / or the second reinforcing element are also designed to be immovably fixed relative to the wall of the packaging container via the connecting device.This allows at least one reinforcing element to assume a defined target position. This proves advantageous, for example, when assembling the packaging container, where the reinforcing elements are attached to the shell using the connecting device. Preferably, this is advantageous for the stability of the packaging container because the reinforcing elements maintain their target position even under heavy loads and / or when the packaging containers are stacked on top of each other.

[0009] The reinforcing elements are, for example, strip-shaped.

[0010] The connecting device can, for example, be located at the free edge.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing element is formed integrally with the wall. This allows for technically simple and cost-effective manufacturing of the packaging container, for example from a paper material such as corrugated cardboard.

[0012] In a different preferred embodiment of the invention, it may be provided that the fixing element is formed separately from the wall and fixed to it.

[0013] It can be advantageous, for example, if the fixing element is formed as a tongue or tab on the wall. The tongue or tab can, for instance, engage in the first receptacle and / or the second receptacle and be arranged between wall sections of the connecting device that define the receptacle.

[0014] The wall preferably comprises two recesses spaced apart and extending towards the bottom, between which the fixing element is arranged. The fixing element is designed, for example, as a tongue or tab between the recesses.

[0015] The recesses can be formed, for example, by punching the wall.

[0016] The recesses are, for example, slot-shaped. The connecting device can engage in the recesses with, for example, plate-shaped or slot-shaped wall sections and thus engage with the wall.

[0017] The recesses are preferably aligned parallel to each other.

[0018] It follows from the foregoing that it can be advantageous if the connecting device, in particular with two wall sections of the first receptacle and / or the second receptacle arranged at a distance from each other, engages in the recesses and is in engagement with the wall.

[0019] It can be advantageous if a free edge of the fixing element facing away from the ground is set back relative to the free edge towards the ground, and a recess is formed in the wall between the free edge and the free edge. In the recess, for example, the connecting device engaging with the wall is arranged section by section such that, in a preferred embodiment, it does not protrude beyond the free edge.

[0020] The second recording can, for example, be arranged in the vertical direction of the packaging container in the area of ​​the recess.

[0021] It is advantageous if the connecting device includes a contact area and rests against the wall on the side facing away from the packaging area. This ensures a reliable, intended position of the connecting device on the casing.

[0022] It is advantageous if the mounting area is designed to be flat and the connecting device rests against the wall in a flange-like manner. For example, on the side facing away from the packaging area, the connecting device is designed to surround the first and / or second mounting point in a plate-like shape, forming a flat mounting area.

[0023] The first recording, for example, is shaped like a shaft.

[0024] The second receptacle can, for example, include or form a support element for the second reinforcement element.

[0025] It is advantageous if the width of the fixing element is equal to or substantially equal to the width of the first reinforcing element perpendicular to its longitudinal extent and / or the width of the second reinforcing element perpendicular to its longitudinal extent.

[0026] In combination with the aforementioned advantageous embodiment of the invention, it proves beneficial if the fixing element and the first reinforcing element engage positively in the first receptacle and / or if the fixing element and the second reinforcing element engage positively in the second receptacle. Advantageously, the positive locking of the fixing element and the first reinforcing element and / or the second reinforcing element in the respective receptacle is provided in two directions, which are oriented in a plane transverse and, in particular, perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the reinforcing element.

[0027] It is advantageous if the fixing element and the first reinforcing element in the first receptacle and / or if the fixing element and the second reinforcing element in the second receptacle abut each other, preferably over a flat surface. This proves advantageous, for example, for the positive locking of the fixing element with the respective reinforcing element in the first or second receptacle. The fixing element, being in contact with the respective reinforcing element, is preferably better protected against damage, for example against buckling, if the fixing element is a tongue or a tab.

[0028] It is advantageous if the connecting device and / or the second reinforcing element is flush with the free edge.

[0029] It can be advantageous if the connecting device and / or the second reinforcing element does not extend beyond the free edge in the direction pointing away from the ground.

[0030] Preferably, the second receptacle comprises or forms a preferably planar support element for the second reinforcing element. A force acting on the second reinforcing element can be effectively transferred via the support element to the connecting device and via this to the first reinforcing element.

[0031] The second recess advantageously extends beyond the first recess towards a wall of the packaging container opposite the first recess, in particular another wall of the shell. This provides a sufficiently large recess for the second reinforcing element.

[0032] The second receptacle is conveniently open on the side facing away from the ground. This facilitates handling, allowing the second reinforcing element, for example, to be placed from above onto a support element of the second receptacle.

[0033] It can be advantageous if the cross-section of the first support and the cross-section of the second support partially overlap. For example, a force acting on the second reinforcing element can then be more effectively transferred to the first reinforcing element.

[0034] The second receptacle and the second reinforcing element are advantageously arranged section by section above the first receptacle and the first reinforcing element.

[0035] It can be advantageous if the connecting device includes at least one through-opening in a wall that defines the first and second receptacles. A fastening element, such as a nail or screw, can then pass through this opening to fix the reinforcing elements together.

[0036] The first reinforcing element is advantageously positioned against the wall of the casing. This allows the packaging space to be filled almost completely with the goods being packaged. Furthermore, it preferably prevents the wall from buckling or bending.

[0037] The second reinforcing element is preferably aligned parallel to the ground.

[0038] It is advantageous if the connection direction can be connected to and / or detached from the fixing element and the reinforcement elements manually and / or without tools.

[0039] For connection to the jacket, the connecting device can advantageously be attached to the fixing element.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is advantageous if the packaging container comprises a further reinforcing element arranged opposite the first reinforcing element on a further wall of the casing, and a further connecting device for connecting the second reinforcing element and the further reinforcing element to each other. The further reinforcing element is, for example, aligned parallel to the first reinforcing element. Corresponding to the connection with the first reinforcing element, the second reinforcing element can be connected to the further reinforcing element via the further connecting device and preferably to the casing.

[0041] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is beneficial if the packaging container comprises, laterally adjacent to the reinforcing elements, i.e., the first and second reinforcing elements, two further reinforcing elements in a corresponding arrangement and orientation to the first and second reinforcing elements, which are connected to each other via a further connecting device. This increases the stability of the packaging container. A third and a fourth reinforcing element can, in effect, be provided, which are designed corresponding to the first and second reinforcing elements, respectively, and can be connected to each other and preferably to the container wall via the further connecting device.

[0042] The further connecting device is preferably designed identically to the connecting device and advantageously engages with the wall or the further wall of the jacket.

[0043] The connecting device is preferably made in one piece.

[0044] Fortunately, the connecting device is made of a plastic material.

[0045] The base and / or the casing are advantageously made of a paper material, in particular corrugated cardboard.

[0046] The packaging container can be a pallet container, in which a pallet, for example made of wood, is provided below a bottom wall.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcing elements are designed as wooden strips with a preferably rectangular cross-section.

[0048] The packaging container may include a lid with which the packaging space can be closed. The lid is preferably designed as a slip-on lid that can be placed over the container.

[0049] As mentioned at the outset, the present invention also relates to a connecting device. A connecting device according to the invention is designed as a connecting device for a packaging container of the type described above. The connecting device comprises a first receptacle for a first longitudinally extended reinforcing element of the packaging container and a second receptacle for a second longitudinally extended reinforcing element of the packaging container and can be brought into direct or indirect engagement with the wall of a shell of the packaging container, wherein a fixing element fixed or formed on the wall can be brought into engagement with the first receptacle and / or with the second receptacle, so that the connecting device is designed to be non-displaceable relative to the wall during the intended use of the packaging container.

[0050] The advantages already mentioned in connection with the explanation of the packaging container according to the invention can be achieved using the connecting device. Advantageous embodiments of the connecting device result from advantageous embodiments of the packaging container. In this regard, reference can be made to the above explanations to avoid repetition.

[0051] The following description, in conjunction with the drawing, serves to explain the invention in more detail. The drawing shows: Figure 1: a schematic perspective view of a packaging container according to the invention, comprising connecting devices according to the invention; Figure 2: a preferred embodiment of the connecting device according to the invention in perspective view; Figure 3: another perspective view of the connecting device made of Figure 2 Figure 4: a side view of the connecting device made of Figure 2Figure 5: a top view of the connecting device made of Figure 2 Figure 6: a view of the connecting device from Figure 2 from below; Figure 7: a partial view of the packaging container made of Figure 1 in an exploded view showing the arrangement of reinforcing elements and the connecting device on a shell of the packaging container; Figure 8: a representation accordingly Figure 7 , in which the reinforcing elements are connected to the sheath via the connecting device; Figure 9: a sectional view along line 9-9 in Figure 10 , where Figure 9 a longitudinal section through the connecting device showing the reinforcing elements; Figure 10: a sectional view along line 10-10 in Figure 9 Figure 11: a representation accordingly Figure 10 in a further preferred embodiment of the invention; and Figure 12: a representation accordingly Figure 1in a further preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0052] Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an advantageous embodiment of the packaging container according to the invention, designated by reference numeral 10. The packaging container 10 can be used, for example, for transport and / or storage. In particular, the packaging container 10 can be designed to have relatively large dimensions. The base area can be, for example, approximately 110 cm x 60 cm or 250 cm x 150 cm. The height can be, for example, approximately 80 cm. It is understood that other dimensions are conceivable. These dimensions can be standard dimensions or deviate from standard dimensions.

[0053] The mass of a packaging container 10 filled with goods can, for example, be up to approximately 1 ton or more.

[0054] Several packaging containers 10 can be stacked on top of each other. For this purpose, the packaging container 10 is provided with reinforcing elements as explained below.

[0055] The packaging container 10 is a pallet container with a pallet 12 arranged at the bottom, on which a base 14 is arranged, with a shell 16 and a lid 18. In particular, the pallet 12 and the lid 18 are optional features of the packaging container 10.

[0056] The base 14, the casing 16, and the lid 18 are preferably made of a paper material, for example, corrugated cardboard. Two-ply corrugated cardboard can be used, for instance. The use of three-ply corrugated cardboard is also conceivable.

[0057] The bottom part 14 forms a bottom 20 of the packaging container 10. The bottom 20 has a bottom wall 22 formed by the bottom part 14.

[0058] The mantle 16 extends upwards from the base 20. On the side facing away from the base 20, the mantle 16 has a free edge 24.

[0059] The shell 16 comprises four walls. Of these, walls 26 and 28 are opposite each other and are arranged on the longitudinal sides of the packaging container 10. Walls 30 and 32 are opposite each other and are arranged on the transverse sides of the packaging container 10.

[0060] It is understood that the invention is not limited to a packaging container 10 with a rectangular base.

[0061] Position and orientation specifications such as "bottom", "top" or the like are to be understood as referring to the intended use of the packaging container 10. In this case, the packaging container 10 is oriented with the pallet 12 facing downwards and is positioned, for example, on a support surface 34. The lid 18 is located on the top of the packaging container 10.

[0062] The casing 16 encloses a packaging space 35, which is closed at the bottom by the base 20 and, if present, at the top by the lid 18. The packaging space 35 contains Figure 1 Packaged goods 37 are shown schematically.

[0063] Reinforcing elements are provided to increase the stability of the packaging container 10. The packaging container 10 comprises a first reinforcing element 36 and a second reinforcing element 38 according to the invention.

[0064] In addition, a further reinforcing element 40 is provided, which is identical in function and design to the first reinforcing element 36.

[0065] The reinforcing elements 36, 38 can be connected to each other and to the sheath 16 by means of a connecting device 42 according to the invention, which is present in a preferred embodiment in the present example.

[0066] The reinforcing elements 38 and 40 can be connected to each other and to the sheath 16 by means of a further connecting device 44.

[0067] The connecting devices 42 and 44 are identical in design, therefore only connecting device 42 will be discussed below. The explanations regarding the reinforcing elements 36 and 38 apply accordingly to connecting device 44 and reinforcing elements 38 and 40.

[0068] In this case, the reinforcing elements 36 to 40 are longitudinally extended and, for example, designed in the form of strips. The longitudinal extension of reinforcing elements 36 and 40 runs in the vertical direction of the packaging container 10, while that of reinforcing element 38 runs in the transverse direction between the walls 26 and 28.

[0069] The reinforcing elements 36 to 40 have a cross-section transverse to their longitudinal extent with a width 46 along a first spatial direction and a width 48 along a second spatial direction. Here, the width 46 refers to the longitudinal extent of the packaging container 10, i.e., parallel to the walls 26 and 28. The width 48 of reinforcing elements 36 and 40 refers to the transverse direction of the packaging container 10, i.e., parallel to the walls 30 and 32. For reinforcing element 38, the width 48 refers to the vertical direction of the packaging container 10.

[0070] In the lateral direction 46 and / or the lateral direction 48, the reinforcing elements 36, 38 can have identical dimensions. The length of the reinforcing elements 36, 38 can be identical.

[0071] The reinforcement elements 36 to 40 are made of wood.

[0072] The reinforcing element 36 serves to increase the vertical stability of the packaging container 10. The reinforcing element 36 rests on the base 20, in particular on the base wall 22.

[0073] The reinforcing element 36 extends vertically from the base 20. The reinforcing element 36 rests against the wall 26, preferably over its entire surface. A retaining element 50 is provided, by means of which the reinforcing element 36 is connected to the wall 26. The retaining element 50 is U-shaped and has a through-opening through which the reinforcing element 36 extends. The retaining element 50 is inserted into a through-opening in the wall 26 and supported on the outside of the wall 26 by means of a flange-like contact area.

[0074] To accommodate the connecting device 42, the packaging container 10 includes a fixing element 52. The fixing element 52 is arranged in particular on the shell 16, specifically on the wall 26.

[0075] In the present case, the fixing element 52 is formed integrally with the wall 26. In this way, a technically simple and cost-effective manufacturing process for the packaging container 10 can be achieved.

[0076] By manufacturing the fixing element 52 as part of the wall 26, the fixing element 52 is arranged in the plane defined by the wall 26. This enables a compact connection of the reinforcement elements 36, 38 to the wall 26.

[0077] As can be seen particularly from the Figure 7 and 8As can be seen, a recess 54 is formed in the wall 26. The recess 54 extends from the free edge 24 towards the bottom 20. In the longitudinal direction of the wall 26, the recess 54 is bounded by edges 56.

[0078] In the vertical direction, the recess 54 extends to a free edge 58 of a tongue 60, which is the form of the fixing element 52. The tongue 60 extends longitudinally along the wall 26 between two recesses 62 spaced apart from each other. The recesses 62 extend towards the base 20, in line with the recess 54.

[0079] The recesses 54 and 62, for example, are formed by punching the wall 26.

[0080] In the present case, the recesses 62 are formed in a slit shape and are bounded on one side by the extension of the respective edge 56 and on the opposite side by the tongue 60.

[0081] The recesses 62 are aligned parallel to each other. Furthermore, the recesses 62 are aligned transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to the direction defined by the free edge 24 ( Figure 7 ).

[0082] It is understood that a corresponding fixing element 52 is arranged on the wall 28, also designed as a tongue 60. Due to the identically designed connecting devices 42 and 44, the above statements also apply to the fixing element arranged on the wall 28.

[0083] In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, a fixing element formed separately from the wall 26 may be used. The fixing element may, for example, be connected to the sheath 16 by gluing and / or stapling. The further fixing element may, for example, be designed as a tongue or a tab.

[0084] The shape of the connecting device 42 is determined in particular by the Figures 2 to 7 visible.

[0085] The connecting device 42 is advantageously designed in one piece, in particular with a base body, and is made, for example, of a plastic material.

[0086] The connecting device 42 comprises on the base body a first receptacle 64 for the first reinforcing element 36 and a second receptacle 66 for the second reinforcing element 38.

[0087] The first opening 64 is essentially shaft-shaped and is bounded by two wall sections 68 arranged at a distance from each other, which are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the wall 26 when the connecting device 42 is used as intended.

[0088] The recess 64 is further bounded by two wall sections which, when the connecting device 42 is used as intended, are spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction of the packaging container 10. A front wall section 70 is provided in the packaging space 35, and a rear wall section 72 is spaced apart from it and is located on the side of the wall 26 facing away from the packaging space 35.

[0089] The opening 64 is bounded on its upper side, on the side facing away from the floor 20, by an upper wall section 74. The wall section 74 may, for example, contain at least one passage opening 76. In this case, there are three passage openings 76.

[0090] The second recording 66 is arranged above the first recording 64. Laterally, in the longitudinal direction of the wall 26, it is bounded by the wall sections 68, which project beyond the upper wall section 74. At the rear, the second recording 66 is bounded by the rear wall section 72, which projects beyond the upper wall section 74.

[0091] On the top side, on the side facing away from the ground 20, the opening 66 is open.

[0092] The wall section 74 forms a support element 78 of the receptacle 66 for the reinforcement element 38. In particular, the support element 78 is designed to be planar.

[0093] Wall section 74 projects beyond the front wall section 70 on the side facing away from the rear wall section 72. In this way, the mounting 66 extends beyond the mounting 64 in the direction of wall 28.

[0094] The recordings 64 and 66 have a partially overlapping cross-section, in particular the recording 66 is partially arranged above the wall section 74 which limits the recording 64 on its upper side.

[0095] The connecting device comprises a mounting area 80. The mounting area 80 is planar and flange-shaped. The mounting area 80 is formed by an outer edge 82 of the rear wall section 72, the outer edge 82 projecting laterally beyond the wall sections 68 and downwards beyond an engagement opening 84 of the first receptacle 64.

[0096] The clear dimension of the recess 64 between the wall sections 68 is dimensioned such that the tongue 60 and the reinforcing element 36 can engage positively in the recess 64 in the width direction 46. Furthermore, the distance between the wall sections 68 is dimensioned such that this distance corresponds to the distance between the recesses 62.

[0097] In the width direction 48, the clear dimension of the receptacle 64 is dimensioned such that the tongue 60 and the reinforcing element 36 can be arranged in the receptacle 64 in a form-fitting manner, lying flat against each other.

[0098] The clear dimension of the opening 66 in the width direction 46 is dimensioned such that the reinforcing element 38 can be arranged in the opening 66 in a form-fitting manner.

[0099] The distance between the wall sections 72 of the two connecting devices 42, 44 is dimensioned such that the reinforcing element 38 can be arranged in a form-fitting manner between the wall sections 72.

[0100] The reinforcing element 38 is particularly aligned parallel to the ground 20 when it is held by the connecting devices 42, 44.

[0101] In the use of the connecting device 42, for example, the reinforcing element 36 can first be placed against the wall 26, adjacent to the tongue 60. In particular, the distance of the free edge 58 from the base 20 preferably corresponds substantially to the longitudinal extent of the reinforcing element 36 ( Figure 7 and 8 ).

[0102] The connecting device 42 can be brought into engagement with the wall 26 by inserting the wall sections 68 into the recess 62 and bringing them into a positive fit with it. At the same time, the tongue 60 and the reinforcing element 36 are inserted into the receptacle 64 and positively engaged therein. Figures 9 and 10 ).

[0103] The reinforcement element 38 can then be inserted from above into the receptacle 66 and placed on the support element 78 ( Figures 8 to 10 ).

[0104] The receptacles 64 and 66 are aligned transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to each other. The reinforcing elements 36 and 38, respectively, mounted in receptacles 64 and 66, are aligned transversely and, in particular, perpendicularly to each other during intended use.

[0105] If the connecting device 42 engages with the wall 26, the contact area 80 is arranged on the side of the wall 26 facing away from the packaging space 35. In particular, the contact area 80 can abut the wall 26 in a flange-like manner and be supported against it ( Figure 8 and 10 ).

[0106] The reinforcing elements 36, 38 can be reliably connected to each other and to the wall 26 via the connecting device 42. It is particularly advantageous that the connecting device 42 engages with both reinforcing elements 36, 38 and additionally with the wall 26. In this way, a reliable target position is achieved.

[0107] The desired position in the longitudinal direction of the wall 26 can be achieved in particular by the engagement of the wall sections 68 in the recesses 62, so that the tongue 60 engages in the receptacle 64. This secures the connecting device 42 against displacement relative to the wall 26. In the transverse direction, the contact area 80 ensures a reliable fit of the connecting device 42 to the wall 26.

[0108] The reinforcement element 36 is in contact with the tongue 60 over a flat area, protecting the tongue 60 from damage.

[0109] In the connected state, neither the connecting device 42 nor the reinforcing element 38 protrudes beyond the free edge 24 in the present case. In particular ( Figure 8 and 10 In the present example, the reinforcing element 38 is aligned with the free edge 24. This proves advantageous for the seating of the cover 18 on the shell 16.

[0110] In stacked packaging containers 10, the weight of the upper packaging container 10 can be transferred to the packaging container 10 below. This weight can be absorbed by the reinforcing element 38 and transferred via it to the reinforcing elements 36 and 40. The reinforcing element 38 also increases the stability of the packaging container 10 in the transverse direction, i.e., the direction of extension of the walls 30, 32.

[0111] The thickness of the reinforcing element 36 in the width direction 48 can be adjusted to the thickness of the wall 26. In the packaging container 10 example considered so far, the wall 26 is made of two-layer corrugated cardboard ( Figure 10 ). The reinforcing element 36 is so strong in the width direction 48 that a form-fitting seat in the receptacle 64 is enabled.

[0112] The same applies to the preferred embodiment of the invention in Figure 11, in which the wall 26 is made of three-layer corrugated cardboard. The greater thickness of the wall 26 in this case requires a less robust reinforcing element 36. Here too, a positive fit is achieved in the receptacle 64.

[0113] The Figure 12 Figure 90 shows a packaging container according to the invention in a preferred embodiment. Identical reference numerals are used for identical or equivalent features and components. The advantages achievable with packaging container 10 can also be achieved with packaging container 90. To avoid repetition, reference is made to the above descriptions.

[0114] In addition to the reinforcing elements 36 to 40 and the connecting devices 42, 44, the packaging container 90 is provided with further reinforcing elements and connecting devices. Two connecting devices 42 and 44, respectively, and two reinforcing elements 36 and 40, respectively, are arranged on each of the longitudinal walls 26, 28. Similarly, two reinforcing elements 38 are provided on the upper side of the shell 16.

[0115] The packaging container 90 has even greater stability compared to the packaging container 10.

[0116] It can be advantageous if the subdivision in the longitudinal direction of the walls 26, 28 by the reinforcing elements 36 to 40 is uniform. Accordingly, the reinforcing elements 36 to 40 and the connecting devices 42, 44 are positioned centrally in the longitudinal direction of the packaging container 10. The packaging container 90 is preferably divided into three equal sections.

[0117] It is understood that, alternatively or additionally, reinforcing elements and connecting devices could be present on the walls 30, 32.

[0118] In the connection device, it can be advantageous if a fastening element is provided that extends through a through-opening and in particular connects the reinforcing elements 36, 38 to achieve even greater stability of the packaging container 10 (or 90).

[0119] For example, it can be advantageous for the connecting device 42 if there is a gap between the front wall section 70 and the upper wall section 74. The connecting device 42 has two such gaps 92, which in this case are slit-shaped ( Figure 4 Any tolerances, especially in the reinforcing element 36, can be better compensated for via the spaces 92.

[0120] For this purpose, it is advantageous if adjustment areas 94 for any dimensional tolerances are provided on one of the wall sections at one of the recesses 64, 66. In the present example, the front wall section 70 has two adjustment areas 94. At the adjustment areas 94, the wall section 70 is non-planar. A projection 96 is formed into the recess 64. The wall section 70 can be deformed at the projection 96, particularly also due to the gap 92, in order to compensate for dimensional tolerances. Reference symbol list:

[0121] 10 Packaging container 12 Pallet 14 Base 16 Shell 18 Lid 20 Base 22 Base wall 24 Free edge 26, 28, 30, 32 Wall 34 Footprint 35 Packaging space 36, 38, 40 Reinforcement element 37 Packaged goods 42, 44 Connecting device 46 Arrow width direction 48 Arrow width direction 50 Holding element 52 Fixing element 54 Recess 56 Edge 58 Free edge 60 Tongue 62 Recess 64 First hold 66 Second hold 68, 70, 72, 74 Wall section 76 Through opening 78 Support element 80 Contact area 82 Outer edge 84 Access opening 90 Packaging container 92 Space 94 voting range 96 lead

Claims

1. Packaging container, comprising a base (20), a casing (16) projecting therefrom with a wall (26) which encloses a packaging space (35) and comprises a free edge (24) on the side facing away from the base (20), two or more longitudinally extending reinforcing elements (36, 38, 40), a first reinforcing element (36) extending from the base (20) in the direction of the free edge (24) and a second reinforcing element (38) being aligned transversely and in particular perpendicularly to the first reinforcing element (36) and being arranged at a distance from the base (20), and a connecting device (42) which comprises a first receptacle (64) for the first reinforcing element (36) and a second receptacle (66) for the second reinforcing element (38) and which is directly or indirectly in engagement with the wall (26), characterized in that a fixing element (52) is fixed or formed on the wall (26), which element is in engagement with the first receptacle (64) and / or in engagement with the second receptacle (66), and in that the connecting device (42) is configured to be non-displaceable relative to the wall (26) along the free edge (24) during normal use of the packaging container (10; 90).

2. Packaging container in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the fixing element (52) is formed in one piece with the wall (26) or in that the fixing element (52) is formed separately from the wall (26) and is fixed thereto.

3. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the following applies: - the fixing element (52) is formed as a tongue (60) or tab on the wall (26); - the wall (26) comprises two recesses (62) arranged at a distance from one another and extending in the direction of the base (20), between which recesses the fixing element (52) is arranged.

4. Packaging container in accordance with claim 3, characterized in that the connecting device (42), in particular with two wall portions (68) of the first receptacle (64) and / or the second receptacle (66) arranged at a distance from one another, engages in the recesses (62) and is in engagement with the wall (26).

5. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a free border (58) of the fixing element (52) facing away from the base (20) is set back relative to the free edge (24) in the direction of the base (20) and a recess (54) is formed in the wall (26) between the free border (58) and the free edge (24).

6. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device (42) comprises a contact region (80) and rests against the wall (26) on the side facing away from the packaging space (35) via this contact region (80).

7. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing element (52) and the first reinforcing element (36) engage in a positive-locking manner in the first receptacle (64) and / or in that the fixing element (52) and the second reinforcing element (38) engage in a positive-locking manner in the second receptacle (66).

8. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing element (52) and the first reinforcing element (36) in the first receptacle (64) and / or in that the fixing element (52) and the second reinforcing element (38) in the second receptacle (66) preferably lie flat against one another.

9. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the following applies: - the first receptacle (64) is shaft-shaped; - the second receptacle (66) comprises or forms a preferably planar support element (78) for the second reinforcing element (38).

10. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second receptacle (66) projects beyond the first receptacle (64) in the direction of a wall (28) of the packaging container (10; 90) opposite the wall (26).

11. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cross-section of the first receptacle (64) and a cross-section of the second receptacle (66) partially overlap, in particular in that the second receptacle (66) and the second reinforcing element (38) are arranged in portions above the first receptacle (64) and the first reinforcing element (36).

12. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the packaging container (10; 90) comprises a further reinforcing element (40) which is arranged opposite the first reinforcing element (36) on a further wall (28) of the casing (16), and a further connecting device (44) for connecting the second reinforcing element (38) and the further reinforcing element (40) to one another.

13. Packaging container in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the following applies: - the connecting device (42) is formed in one piece and / or made of a plastics material; - the base (20) and / or the casing (16) are made of a paper material, in particular corrugated cardboard.

14. Connecting device for a packaging container (10; 90) in accordance with any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device (42) comprises a first receptacle (64) for a first longitudinally extending reinforcing element (36) of the packaging container (10; 90) and a second receptacle (66) for a second longitudinally extending reinforcing element (38) of the packaging container (10; 90) and can be brought into engagement directly or indirectly with the wall (26) of a casing of the packaging container (10; 90), wherein a fixing element (52) fixed or formed on the wall (26) can be brought into engagement with the first receptacle (64) and / or into engagement with the second receptacle (66), so that the connecting device (42) is configured to be non-displaceable relative to the wall (26) along the free edge (24) during normal use of the packaging container (10; 90).

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