Transport container for prepared and unprepared food

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport container (1) for the transport by hand of prepared meals, comprising a housing (3), which has a base part (4) and a cover part (5). The cover part (5) can be moved relative to the base part (4) in order to transfer the housing (3) from a closed state into an open state. The base part (4) furthermore has a base connection device (8) for connecting the base part (4) to a complementary connection device in a form-fitting manner. Furthermore, the cover part (5) has, on an upper side (7), a cover connection device (9) for connecting the cover part (5) to a complementary connection device in a form-fitting manner. In addition, the base connection device (8) and the cover connection device (9) are designed to complement one another such that the base connection device (8) of a base part (4) of one transport container (1) can interact in a form-fitting manner with a cover connection device (9) of a cover part (5) of another transport container (1). According to the invention, a carrying handle (10) fastened to the cover part (5) and arranged centrally on the upper side (7) of the cover part (5) is provided, wherein the cover part (5) has a handle depression (11) in the region of the carrying handle (10), which handle depression surrounds the carrying handle (10) on the side thereof which faces the cover part (5) and the carrying handle (10) is therefore free for being gripped by a hand.

Description

Transport containers for prepared and unprepared food Description

[0001] The invention relates to a transport container according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the present application relates to a system according to the preamble of claim 13.

[0002] Such transport containers can be used, in particular, for the manual transport of prepared and / or unprepared food, for the transport of such food via delivery service, or for the transport of such food via shipping service. Transport containers of this type are available in numerous designs. State of the art

[0003] A transport container as described above is already known in the prior art. For example, EP 3415 043 A1 discloses a tableware system comprising a placemat and a transport container. The placemat has an at least substantially flat base that can be placed on a surface and at least partially encloses a vacuum therewith. Furthermore, the placemat comprises a first connecting device arranged on an upper side of a cover element of the placemat. Furthermore, the transport container has a base connecting device on a base part that is complementary to the connecting device of the placemat. In this way, the base connecting device and the connecting device of the placemat can be reversibly connected to or separated from one another in a form-fitting manner. This occurs by forming a form-fitting connection in the manner of a bayonet catch.

[0004] The transport container further comprises a lid part. The lid part also has a connecting device on its upper side in the form of a lid connecting device. This is designed such that it can interact positively with the base connecting device, also to form a positive connection similar to a bayonet lock. In this way, the lid connecting device of the lid part of one transport container can interact with the base connecting device of the base part of another transport container. In this way, several transport containers can be stacked and connected to form a container package.

[0005] A disadvantage of the aforementioned prior art is that a formed container package is difficult to handle, especially with regard to manual transport. Task

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a transport container which is comparatively easy to transport. Solution

[0007] The above object is achieved by a transport container having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the subclaims and the description.

[0008] Such a transport container comprises a housing that includes a base part and a lid part and delimits an interior space. In other words, the interior space is jointly delimited by the base part and the lid part. The base part and / or the lid part can preferably be bowl-shaped, so that they are particularly well suited for containing food. When the housing is in a closed state, the base part and the lid part are connected to one another in a force-transmitting manner such that the interior space is closed as intended in a manner inaccessible to manual access. Such a closure can preferably be at least watertight, more preferably airtight. Furthermore, the lid part is movable relative to the base part for the purpose of transferring the housing from the closed state to an open state. This allows the interior space to be released as intended for manual access.The movement of the lid part relative to the base part can be achieved, for example, by pivoting it around a pivot axis. Other methods are also conceivable.

[0009] Furthermore, the base part has a base connection device on an underside facing away from the interior for positively connecting the base part to a complementary connection device. The base connection device can be particularly suitable for forming a positive connection, wherein, for example, the base connection device and the designated connection device can be connected to one another by means of a latching mechanism. A connection can preferably be established and undone without the use of tools and without damage.

[0010] In addition, the cover part has a cover connecting device on an upper side facing away from the interior for the positive connection of the cover part to a complementary connecting device.

[0011] In particular, the base connection device and the lid connection device can be designed to complement one another, such that the base connection device of a base part of one transport container can interact in a form-fitting manner with a lid connection device of a lid part of another transport container. In this embodiment, a plurality of, preferably identically constructed, transport containers can be arranged one above the other in such a way that the lid connection device of a lower transport container interacts in a form-fitting manner with the base connection device of a transport container arranged above it, and as a result, the transport containers arranged one above the other are connected to one another. This allows a plurality of transport containers to be combined to form a container package, whereby the transport and storage of a plurality of transport containers is significantly simplified compared to transporting the individual transport containers individually.

[0012] The complementary design of the base connection device of one transport container and the lid connection device of another transport container is also reflected in a single transport container in that the base connection device and the lid connection device are designed to complement one another, i.e., their design would be suitable for positively engaging with one another. It is understood that the base connection device and the lid connection device of one and the same transport container do not engage one another positively, but are intended to interact with connecting devices of other, preferably structurally identical, transport containers to form a container package. An "external connecting device," i.e., one that is not part of the transport container itself, can also be formed on other components, for example, a table or a dining car. In the latter cases, the external connecting devices are preferably designed in the manner of the lid connecting device of the transport container, so that they are designed to interact in a form-fitting manner with the bottom connecting device of the transport container.

[0013] According to the invention, a carrying handle is provided which is arranged centrally on the top side of the lid part and is fastened to the lid part. In this case, the lid part has a grip recess in the area of ​​the carrying handle which supports the carrying handle at its facing side, leaving the carrying handle free for manual grasping. Preferably, the handle recess is designed to be closed towards the interior of the transport container, preventing access to the interior of the transport container below the carrying handle. This allows food within the interior to be sealed off from the surrounding area.

[0014] The transport container according to the invention has many advantages. In particular, it is particularly easy to grip, so that both a single transport container and a container package formed by a plurality of transport containers can be gripped and transported particularly easily. Despite the grippable carrying handle, the lid part has the lid connection device, so that the possibility of stacking and positively connecting several transport containers is not impaired by the carrying handle. In particular, several identically constructed transport containers can form a system of transport containers that can be connected to one another to form container packages of at least two transport containers by means of the interaction of the base connection devices and lid connection devices of the respective transport containers. A container package can be grasped and carried by the carrying handle of the uppermost transport container in the container package.

[0015] Because the carrying handle is centrally located on the top, the transport container is particularly well balanced, provided it is at least substantially evenly filled. Since the recessed grip allows the user to place their hand at least partially below the top of the lid, namely partially within the recessed grip, the hand is positioned particularly close to the center of gravity of the transport container. This has the advantage of being particularly balanced and smooth during transport, making it comfortable to use.

[0016] For this purpose, it can be particularly advantageous if the carrying handle is at least substantially flush with the top of the lid part, so that the carrying handle hardly protrudes, or preferably not at all, above the top of the lid part. Due to the recessed grip, which forms a depression extending below the carrying handle, the carrying handle in this design nevertheless remains particularly comfortable to grip. A user can thus guide his hand into the recessed grip and then enclose the carrying handle with his hand, thereby holding and transporting the transport container. The at least substantially flush finish of the carrying handle with the top of the lid part offers the advantage that the carrying handle does not take up any space above the lid part, which could prevent a connection of the Cover connection device of the cover part with a complementary floor connection device of a transport container positioned above.

[0017] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the lid connecting device is arranged further outward on the top side of the lid part relative to the carrying handle and relative to a vertical axis of the transport container. This arrangement is particularly well suited for forming both the lid connecting device and the carrying handle on the top side of the lid part. In the prior art, the arrangement of a carrying handle is not possible because the top side of the lid part is completely "occupied" with the lid connecting device. The arrangement of a carrying handle on the lid connecting device is also not possible because this would then prevent the connection to a complementary base connecting device.The preferred design with a "central carrying handle" and an "external lid connection," however, easily allows both convenient carrying of the transport container and connection of the same to one or more other transport containers. For example, the lid connection can surround the carrying handle in a ring. This is conceivable, for example, if the lid connection and the base connection are designed as complementary partners, similar to a bayonet lock.

[0018] A further particularly advantageous embodiment of the transport container provides that the carrying handle is in the form of a preferably curved bar, which is mounted on the lid part at its two opposite ends in a force-transmitting manner. This shape has the advantage that the carrying handle can be particularly advantageously enclosed by one hand of the user, i.e. the carrying handle is particularly easy to grasp. In other words, the carrying handle according to this embodiment is particularly ergonomic, which results in particularly pleasant and comfortable use of the transport container for the user. This means that the carrying handle does not cut uncomfortably into the user's hand, even when the transport container is heavy, for example due to a heavy load. From a static point of view, mounting the carrying handle at both ends is also particularly advantageous.

[0019] A further advantage arises when the lid connection device and the base connection device are designed to interact in the manner of a bayonet lock, with both the lid connection device and the base connection device preferably having partially circular connecting elements. A bayonet lock is particularly intuitive and easy to operate for the user. Furthermore, the space requirement is comparatively small, since the relative movement of the form-locking partners involved consists only of a rotation around a vertical axis, thus eliminating any translational movement. The connection can therefore be established and released in a confined space.

[0020] With this design, the connection of a respective base connection device of an upper transport container to a lid connection device of a lower transport container located below it can be achieved particularly easily by means of a rotating movement. For example, the user can place the upper transport container with its base part onto the lid part of the lower transport container and then rotate both transport containers relative to each other about their respective vertical axes. This creates the desired positive connection, similar to a bayonet lock, as a result of which the two transport containers now form a container package that can be carried as a whole by hand using the carrying handle of the upper transport container.

[0021] As an alternative embodiment for a positive connection, the lid connection device and the base connection device can be designed such that a locking of one transport container to another transport container occurs by means of a linear movement. To achieve this, for example, the lid connection device can have at least one rail, preferably several rails arranged parallel to one another, while the base connection device has correspondingly complementary pins. To create the positive connection, the lid connection device of a first transport container and the base connection device of a second transport container can be designed, for example, in the manner of a dovetail connection, by means of which forces in the direction of a vertical axis of the transport container can be particularly well transmitted.

[0022] It can also be particularly advantageous if the lid connecting device and the base connecting device together form a locking mechanism that provides a user with clear haptic feedback when a connection has been successfully established by clearly locking one transport container onto the other. Such a locking mechanism can also serve to prevent an unintentional dissolution of a positive connection between two transport containers. Using the example of connecting devices formed with rails, the locking mechanism can, for example, be formed at one end of the rail(s) on the lid part of the lower transport container, which is then connected to the base connecting device. of the upper transport container engages when its pins are pushed to the end of the rails.

[0023] The invention is also particularly advantageous if the base part and the lid part are connected to one another to form a film hinge, such that the lid part can be pivoted relative to the base part about a pivot axis defined by the film hinge, and the transport container can thereby be transferred between its closed state and its open state. As a result, the transport container as a whole is designed as a single piece and is connected thereto, thereby ensuring particularly simple handling. In this context, it is advantageous if the film hinge is suitable for folding out far enough that the base part and the lid part can be arranged next to one another in one plane. In other words, in this case, i.e. in such an unfolded state, the film hinge has an opening angle of substantially 180°.In this way, both the base and lid can be used as dishes, allowing the user to divide the food in the transport container between the base and lid for consumption. This has the advantage of making the transport container particularly versatile and versatile. Furthermore, empty transport containers that are still to be filled can be easily stacked inside each other when opened in this way, saving space.

[0024] As an alternative to a one-piece design of the transport container, in which the lid and base parts are connected to each other by means of a film hinge, for example, as explained above, it is also conceivable to design the transport container in two parts, with the first part being formed by the base part and the second part by the lid part. This design can be useful, for example, for transport containers with a larger volume (e.g., greater than 5 liters) to simplify access to the base part and to store the base and lid parts separately.

[0025] According to a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, a locking device is provided by means of which the lid part and the base part can be connected to one another when the transport container is in its closed state, forming a positive connection. This has the advantage that forces can be transmitted between the lid part and the base part via the locking device. When the transport container is in its closed state, it is therefore particularly easy to grasp and lift the carrying handle to carry the transport container. Since the locking device is closed, forces can be transmitted from the lid part to the base part via the Closing device and - if designed in this way - via a hinge that connects the lid part and the base part. The latter can be formed in particular by a film hinge, as explained above. If the lid part and the base part are connected to one another by means of a film hinge, it is furthermore advantageous if the closing device is formed on an edge opposite the film hinge. Furthermore, the closing device can be advantageous in order to make the transport container tightly sealable. This means that even (partially) liquid foods can be transported without having to fear leakage from the transport container due to a leak. This advantageously makes the transport container particularly safe and reliable to use.

[0026] Advantageously, the locking device is formed by a locking clip pivotably mounted on the lid or base. In this configuration, the locking device cannot be detached from the transport container, which primarily offers the advantage that it cannot be lost. Another advantage is that such a locking clip is likely to be sufficiently familiar to the user, allowing them to use the transport container particularly intuitively. Another advantage is that such a locking clip is always correctly aligned with respect to the lid and base, making it particularly easy to operate.

[0027] In a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the lid part is designed in at least two parts, preferably exactly two parts, and comprises a base element and a trough element, wherein the carrying handle is attached to the base element. In this case, the trough element is bowl-shaped and arranged on the base element in such a way that the trough element forms the handle recess of the lid part. In this way, the trough element can be replaced, for example. Furthermore, the two-part design of the lid part is advantageous for the use of an injection molding process for producing the transport container. It is also conceivable to provide several sizes of trough elements, which are thus adapted to users' different hand sizes. In summary, this has the advantage that the transport container can be used particularly needs-based and individually.To form the lid part, the trough part can be connected to the base element, for example by forming a form fit or a material fit.

[0028] If the lid part is designed in several parts according to the above explanation, in a further advantageous embodiment the base element of the lid part, the carrying handle and the base part can be designed in one piece, preferably produced by means of an injection molding process. This design is advantageous both for large-scale production and for easy handling of the transport container. Another advantage is that the transport container has no connecting edges between the individual parts. This advantageously results in a particularly smooth surface.

[0029] A further advantage arises when both the lid part and the base part each have a rectangular or circular basic shape with raised edges all around, so that the lid part and the base part each take on the shape of a rectangular bowl or the shape of a pot. In this case, the total volume of the interior of the transport container in its closed state is formed by the sum of the individual bowl volumes of the lid part and the base part. Such a design results in a transport container that is at least essentially cuboid or cylindrical. In practice, such shapes have proven to be particularly practical, as they correspond, for example, to shelving systems, drawers or the like, which are also usually cuboid-shaped.This has the advantage that the transport container can be combined with other systems with very little effort, making it particularly versatile and easy to use in practice. Furthermore, this design makes it particularly easy to provide sufficient storage volume for food storage, with both the lid and base sections being suitable for storing food, even when the transport container is in its open state, for example, for consumption.

[0030] According to a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the tray volumes of the lid part and the base part are at least substantially equal. In other words, the lid part and the base part are preferably approximately the same size, wherein, preferably when the housing is in its closed state, a horizontal dividing plane, along which the lid part and the base part are in contact with one another, divides the housing at least substantially centrally into two equal parts (base part and lid part). This has the advantage, for example, that food can be transferred from the lid part to the base part and vice versa.

[0031] It is also conceivable for the lid part to be provided with at least one ventilation slot, preferably a plurality of ventilation slots. This can be advantageous to prevent a buildup of water vapor within the storage container when the housing is in its closed state. The presence of such a ventilation slot may limit or even prevent the lid part from being suitable for transferring food into the container.

[0032] Furthermore, it may be advantageous if at least the base part has an internal subdivision, for example in the form of a partition, that divides the volume of the base part into two sub-volumes. Such a partition can be advantageous for storing different foods separately in the base part without them mixing during transport of the transport container. Such a design can also be seen in the following exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Furthermore, the underlying object is achieved by means of a system having the features of claim 13. This system comprises a plurality of transport containers, each designed according to the present invention or an advantageous embodiment thereof. According to the invention, the base connection device of a first transport container of the system is connected to the lid connection device of a second transport container of the system. In this way, the two transport containers form a container package. Preferably, the transport containers of the system are of identical construction. Examples of implementation

[0034] The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the figures. It shows: Fig. 1 : a schematic perspective view of an inventive Transport container from above; Fig. 2: a schematic perspective view of the inventive Transport container from below; Fig. 3: a schematic plan view from above of the inventive T ransport container; Fig. 4: a schematic side view of the inventive T ransport container; Fig. 5: a schematic plan view from below of the inventive T ransport container; Fig. 6: another schematic perspective view of the inventive transport container from above; and Fig. 7: another schematic plan view from below of the inventive T ransport container.

[0035] Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a transport container 1 according to the invention, viewed obliquely from above. The transport container 1 is suitable for manually transporting prepared food and comprises a housing 3 with an interior space 2 defined thereby. The interior space 2 has a volume of approximately 1.5 L. The housing 3 comprises a base part 4 and a lid part 5. Both the base part 4 and the lid part 5 are made of polypropylene. The base part 4 and the lid part 5 are each preferably bowl-shaped.

[0036] As can be seen from all Figures 1 to 7, both the lid part 5 and the base part 4 each have a rectangular basic shape with raised edges 18 all around, so that the lid part 5 and the base part 4 each take the shape of a rectangular shell. In other words, the base part 4 and the lid part 5 are at least substantially cuboid-shaped. Furthermore, the shell volumes of the lid part 5 and the base part 4 are at least substantially equal.

[0037] As can be clearly seen in Figures 2, 5, and 7, in the example shown, the base part 4 is divided into two sections by a partition 19. In this way, for example, different foods can be stored in each section, which should not mix during transport.

[0038] As can also be seen in Figure 1, the cover part 5 has a cover connecting device 9 on an upper side 7 facing away from the interior 2. As can be seen, for example, in Figure 2, the base part 4 correspondingly has a base connecting device 8 on an underside 6 facing away from the interior 2. The cover connecting device 9 and the base connecting device 8 are designed to complement one another in such a way that a cover connecting device 9 of a first transport container 1 can be positively connected to the base connecting device 8 of a second transport container 1, which is preferably structurally identical to the first transport container 1.Accordingly, the base connection device 8 and the lid connection device 9 of a transport container 1 are designed to be complementary to one another, even if the lid connection device 9 and the base connection device 8 of one and the same transport container 1 are not connected to one another in use, but only base connection devices 8 and lid connection devices 9 of different transport containers 1.

[0039] In this context, it is also preferably provided that the lid connecting device 9 is arranged further outwardly on the upper side 7 of the lid part 5 relative to the carrying handle 10. This is clearly evident, for example, from Figure 1. The lid connecting device 9 thus surrounds (at least partially) the carrying handle 10, so that the possibility of using the carrying handle 10 is given, even though the lid connecting device 9 is formed on the lid part 5. In the same way, it is provided here that the bottom connecting device 8 is also arranged further outwards on the underside 6 of the bottom part 4, as shown, for example, in Figure 7 is clearly shown. Both the base connection device 8 and the cover connection device 9 are here and preferably each designed as a part-circular ring.

[0040] The lid connecting device 9 and the base connecting device 8 are designed such that they can each be positively connected to a complementary connecting device. The complementary connecting device can be, for example, a table support with which the base connecting device 8. The complementary connecting device can also be formed on a dining car, to which the floor connecting device 8 or the lid connecting device 9 can be connected. Furthermore, the lid connecting device 9 of one transport container 1 can be connected to the floor connecting device 8 of another transport container 1 in such a way that several transport containers 1 can be stacked one above the other, thus forming a container package. This has already been described above.

[0041] As can be seen particularly well in a joint view of Figures 2 and 6, the lid connecting device 9 and the base connecting device 8 in the example shown are designed to interact in the manner of a bayonet lock. In this case, both the lid connecting device 9 and the base connecting device 8 have partially circular connecting elements 17. This is also clearly evident from Figure 7. In other words, it is possible to connect two transport containers 1 to one another by placing one transport container 1 with its underside 6 onto the top side 7 of another transport container 1, in such a way that the connecting elements 17 of the base connecting device 8 of one transport container 1 engage with the connecting elements 17 of the lid connecting device 9 of the other transport container 1. Then, by rotating the upper transport container 1 against the lower transport container 1 clockwise about a vertical axis 21, a positive connection can be established between the connecting elements 17 of the bottom connecting device 8 of one transport container 1 and the connecting elements 17 of the lid connecting device 9 of the other transport container 1. Accordingly, by rotating against clockwise this connection is released again and the transport containers 1 are thereby separated from each other.

[0042] Furthermore, it is provided that when the housing 3 is in a closed state, the base part 4 and the cover part 5 are connected to each other in a force-transmitting manner such that the interior space 2 is closed in a manner inaccessible to manual access. All Figures 1 to 7 show the closed state of the transport container 1.

[0043] Furthermore, the cover part 5 is movable relative to the base part 4 for transferring the housing 3 from the closed state to an open state. This allows the interior space 2 to be opened for manual access as intended. In the example shown, the movement consists of a pivoting movement that the base part 4 and the cover part 5 perform relative to each other about a pivot axis 13, which is preferably formed here by a film hinge 12.

[0044] As can also be seen in Figure 1, the transport container 1 has a carrying handle 10 arranged centrally on the upper side 7 of the lid part 5 and fastened to the lid part 5. In the area of ​​the carrying handle 10, the lid part 5 has a recessed grip 11 that surrounds the carrying handle 10 on the side facing the lid part 5, so that the carrying handle 10 is free for manual grasping. Figure 4 shows, in a schematic side view, particularly clearly that the carrying handle 10 does not protrude significantly upwards here, but rather is at least substantially flush with the upper side 7.

[0045] As can be seen in Figures 1 and 3, the lid part 5 in the example shown is formed by a base element 15 and a bowl-shaped trough element 16. The carrying handle 10 is attached to the base element 15, wherein the trough element 16 is bowl-shaped and is arranged on the base element 15 in such a way that the trough element 16 forms the handle recess 10 of the lid part 5. In the example shown, the trough element 16 is clipped to the base element 15 to form a positive connection. This is achieved by means of locking lugs 20, which are particularly clearly shown in Figure 6. The trough element 16 extends downwards from the top side 7 of the lid part 5, i.e., into the interior 2 of the transport container 1. Thus, the volume of the interior 2 is reduced by the trough element 16 compared to a situation in which the trough element 16 were not present.

[0046] As can be clearly seen in Figure 6, the base part 4 and the cover part 5 are connected to each other by forming a film hinge 12. In the present case, the The base element 15 of the lid part 5, the carrying handle 10, and the base part 4 are formed in one piece, with these parts being manufactured in a single production process by injection molding. The film hinge 12 is arranged on the base part 4 or lid part 5 in such a way that the lid part 5 can be pivoted relative to the base part 4 about a pivot axis 13 defined by the film hinge 12, thereby allowing the transport container 1 to be transferred between its closed state and its open state. In this context, the film hinge 12 is designed such that it allows an opening angle of at least 180°, so that the base part 4 and the lid part 5 can be arranged next to one another at least substantially in one plane when in the open state.In this way, it is possible, for example, to arrange the base part 4 and the lid part 5 in such an open state directly next to each other on a table, so that both the base part 4 and the lid part 5 can serve as dishes for eating the food contained therein.

[0047] As can be seen particularly clearly in conjunction with Figures 2 and 4, the transport container 1 also has a locking device 14, which is formed on a side of the housing 3 facing away from (or opposite) the film hinge 12. By means of the locking device 14, the lid part 5 and the base part 4 can be connected to one another by forming a positive connection when the transport container 1 is in its closed state. In the present case, the locking device 14 is formed by a locking clip pivotably mounted on the lid part 5 or the base part 4. List of reference symbols 1 transport container 2 Interior 3 housings 4 Base part 5 Lid part 6 Bottom 7 Top 8 Floor connection device 9 Cover connecting device 10 Carrying handle 11 recessed grip 12 film hinge 13 Swivel axis 14 Locking device 15 Basic element 16 Trough element 17 Connecting element 18 rand 19 Subdivision 20 locking lug 21 Vertical axis

Claims

Claims 1. A transport container (1) for the manual transport of prepared or unprepared foodstuffs, comprising a housing (3) defining an interior space (2), the housing (3) comprising a base part (4) and a lid part (5), wherein, when the housing (3) is in a closed state, the base part (4) and the lid part (5) are connected to one another in a force-transmitting manner such that the interior space (2) is closed in a manner inaccessible to manual access, the lid part (5) being movable relative to the base part (4) for transferring the housing (3) from the closed state to an open state, thereby releasing the interior space (2) for manual access, the base part (4) having, on an underside (6) facing away from the interior space (2), a base connection device (8) for positively connecting the base part (4) to a complementary connection device,wherein the lid part (5) has, on an upper side (7) facing away from the interior (2), a lid connecting device (9) for positively connecting the lid part (5) to a complementary connecting device, wherein the bottom connecting device (8) and the lid connecting device (9) are designed to be complementary to one another, so that the bottom connecting device (8) of a bottom part (4) of a transport container (1) can interact positively with a lid connecting device (9) of a lid part (5) of another transport container (1), characterized by a carrying handle (10) arranged centrally on the upper side (7) of the lid part (5) and fastened to the lid part (5), wherein the lid part (5) has, in the region of the carrying handle (10), a grip recess (11) surrounding the carrying handle (10) on the side facing the lid part (5), so that the carrying handle (10) is free for manual grasping.

2. Transport container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle (10) is at least substantially flush with the upper side (7) of the lid part (5).

3. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid connecting device (9) is arranged further outwardly on the upper side (7) of the lid part (5) with respect to the carrying handle (10).

4. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle (10) is designed in the form of a, preferably curved, bar which is mounted at its two opposite ends in a force-transmitting manner on the lid part (5).

5. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid connecting device (9) and the base connecting device (8) are designed to interact in the manner of a bayonet closure, wherein preferably both the lid connecting device (9) and the base connecting device (8) have part-circular ring-shaped connecting elements (17).

6. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base part (4) and the lid part (5) are connected to one another to form a film hinge (12), so that the lid part (5) can be pivoted about a pivot axis (13) defined by the film hinge (12) relative to the base part (4) and the transport container (1) can thereby be transferred between its closed state and its open state.

7. Transport container (1) according to claim 6, characterized by a closing device (14) which is formed on a side of the housing (3) facing away from the film hinge (12), wherein by means of the closing device (14) the cover part (5) and the base part (4) can be connected to one another by forming a positive connection when the transport container (1) is in its closed state.

8. Transport container (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the closing device (14) is formed by a closing clip pivotably mounted on the lid part (5) or the base part (4).

9. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid part (5) is formed by a base element (15) and a trough element (16), wherein the carrying handle (10) is fastened to the base element (15), wherein the trough element (16) is bowl-shaped and is arranged on the base element in such a way that the trough element (16) forms the handle recess (10) of the lid part (5).

10. Transport container (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the base element (15) of the lid part (5), the carrying handle (10) and the base part (4) are formed in one piece, preferably manufactured by means of an injection molding process.

11. Transport container (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that both the lid part (5) and the base part (4) each have a rectangular or circular basic shape with circumferentially raised edges (18), so that the lid part (5) and the base part (4) each take on the shape of a rectangular bowl or a pot, wherein a total volume of the interior (2) of the transport container (1) in its closed state is formed by a sum of individual bowl volumes of the lid part (5) and the base part (4).

12. Transport container (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the shell volumes of the lid part (5) and the base part (4) are at least substantially equal.

13. System comprising a plurality of identical transport containers (1), each designed according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a bottom connection device of a first transport container (1) of the system can be or is connected in a form-fitting manner to a complementarily designed lid connection device of a second transport container of the system.

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