Transport containers for cooked or uncooked foods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transport container 1 for manual transport of cooked food, comprising a housing 3 with a base portion 4 and a cover portion 5. The cover portion 5 is movable relative to the base portion 4 in order to move the housing 3 from a closed state to an open state. The base portion 4 further comprises a base connector 8 for form-fittingly connecting the base portion 4 with a complementary connecting device. The cover portion 5 further comprises a cover connector 9 on its top surface 7 for form-fittingly connecting the cover portion 5 with the complementary connecting device. The base connector 8 and the cover connector 9 are further designed to be complementary to each other so that the base connector 8 of the base portion 4 of one transport container 1 can cooperate with the cover connector 9 of the cover portion 5 of another transport container 1. According to the present invention, a carrying handle 10 is provided which is attached to the cover part 5 and is centrally positioned on the upper surface 7 of the cover part 5, and the cover part 5 has a gripping recess 11 in the area of ​​the carrying handle 10, which gripping recess surrounds the carrying handle 10 on the side facing the cover part 5, so that the carrying handle 10 can be freely gripped by hand.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] This type of shipping container can be used to transport cooked and uncooked foods by hand, or for shipping these foods via courier or delivery services. These types of shipping containers are available in many configurations. [Background technology]

[0003] This type of transport container is known in the art. EP3415043A1 discloses a tableware system comprising a place mat and a transport container. The place mat has an essentially flat base that is placed on a support surface and at least a portion of which is adhered to the support surface by vacuum. Additionally, the place mat has a first connecting device disposed on an upper surface of the cover element of the place mat. Additionally, the transport container has a bottom connecting device at its bottom, which is configured to be complementary to the connecting device of the place mat. In this way, the bottom connecting device and the connecting device of the place mat can be reversibly connected and disconnected in a form-locking manner. The form-locking is achieved by a bayonet-type seal.

[0004] In addition, the transport container comprises a cover part. The cover part also comprises a coupling device on its top surface, configured as a cover coupling device. The cover coupling device is configured to cooperate with the bottom coupling device in a form-fitting manner by means of a bayonet-type seal. In this way, the cover coupling device of the cover part of one transport container can cooperate with the bottom coupling device of the bottom part of another transport container. In this way, multiple transport containers can be stacked on top of each other and can be coupled to form a container group pack.

[0005] Known shipping container group packs are difficult to transport by hand. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] EP3415043A1 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a shipping container that can be transported in an easily transportable manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] This object is achieved by a shipping container having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments can be derived from the dependent claims and the following description.

[0009] The transport container comprises a housing having a base and a cover and defining an interior space. In other words, the interior space is defined by both the base and the cover. The base and / or the cover are advantageously configured in a dish-like shape, making them particularly well suited for receiving food products. When the housing is in a closed state, the base and the cover are connected in a force-transmitting manner, thereby closing off the interior space and making it impervious to access. Advantageously, this seal can be watertight and airtight. To move the housing from the closed state to the open state, the cover is movable relative to the base. In this way, the interior space can be accessible. The movement of the cover relative to the base can be achieved by pivoting it about a pivot axis. Other embodiments are also conceivable.

[0010] Additionally, the base portion comprises a bottom coupling device arranged on its underside facing away from the interior and configured to couple the base portion to a complementary coupling device in a form-locking manner. The bottom coupling device may in particular be configured to form a form-locking coupling, the bottom coupling device and the associated coupling device being interlockable with each other. Advantageously, the coupling can be established without tools and can be disengaged without damaging any components.

[0011] Additionally, the cover part comprises a cover connecting device arranged on an upper side facing away from the interior and configured to connect the cover part in a form-fitting manner with a complementary connecting device.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom and cover connecting devices are configured complementary to each other so that the bottom connecting device of the bottom part of one transport container can cooperate in a form-locking manner with the cover connecting device of the cover part of another transport container. This embodiment makes it possible to place several, preferably identical, transport containers on top of each other so that the cover connecting device of the underlying transport container cooperates in a form-locking manner with the bottom connecting device of the transport container located above it, thereby connecting the transport containers located above each other. This allows several transport containers to be combined to form a container group pack, which makes it significantly easier to transport and store several transport containers than to transport the transport containers individually.

[0013] In an embodiment in which the bottom connection device of a transport container and the cover connection device of another transport container are complementary, the bottom connection device and the cover connection device must be configured to be complementary on the respective transport containers. This means that they are suitable for form-locking engagement. It is understood that the bottom connection device and the cover connection device of the same transport container do not engage in form-locking engagement, but are configured to be connected to devices of another, preferably identical, transport container to form a container group pack. In addition, external connection devices that are not part of the transport container itself can be configured on other components, such as tables or dining cars. In this case, the external connection devices are preferably configured similarly to the cover connection devices of the transport container and are thereby configured to be form-lockingly connected to the bottom connection devices of the transport container.

[0014] Advantageously, the transport container comprises a carrying handle that is centrally located on the upper surface of the cover part. The cover part comprises a gripping recess in the area of ​​the carrying handle, which gripping recess surrounds the handle on the side facing the cover part, so that the hand can reach around the handle. Advantageously, the gripping recess is closed towards the interior of the transport container, so that the interior space of the transport container below the carrying handle is inaccessible. This allows the food product inside the container to be isolated from the surrounding environment.

[0015] The transport container according to the invention has many advantages. In particular, the transport container can be grasped relatively easily, so that individual transport containers and container group packs formed by several transport containers can be grasped and transported in a particularly easy manner. Despite the presence of a carry handle available in such a way that the hands can reach around the carry handle, the cover part is provided with a cover connecting device in such a way that the ability to stack and form-fit several transport containers on top of each other is not impaired. In particular, several identical transport containers can form a system of transport containers that can be connected to form a container group pack of at least two transport containers when the bottom connecting device and the cover connecting device of each transport container cooperate. Thus, the container group pack can be grasped and transported by the carry handle of the transport container that is located on top of the container group pack. Because the carry handle is located in the center of the top surface, the transport container is particularly well balanced when it is substantially evenly filled. The gripping recesses allow a user to place their hands at least partially below the top surface of the cover part, i.e., partially inside the gripping recesses, so that the hands are positioned particularly close to the center of gravity of the transport container. This has the advantage that transportation can be carried out in a particularly convenient, easy and comfortable manner.

[0016] Advantageously, the carrying handle has an upper end that is flush with the upper surface of the cover part, so that the carrying handle advantageously does not protrude above the upper surface of the cover part. Due to the presence of a gripping recess that forms a recess below the carrying handle, the carrying handle can be particularly easily gripped in this embodiment. A user can therefore reach into the gripping recess and then wrap their hand around the carrying handle, thus holding and transporting the transport container. Having the upper end of the carrying handle substantially flush with the upper surface of the cover part has the advantage that the carrying handle does not protrude into the space above the cover part, which would prevent the cover connecting device of the cover part from connecting with the complementary bottom connecting device of a transport container located above the transport container.

[0017] According to one advantageous embodiment, the cover connecting device is arranged on the upper surface of the cover part, further outward from the carrying handle, along the vertical axis of the transport container. This arrangement is particularly well suited for forming the cover connecting device and the carrying handle on the upper surface of the cover part. In known containers, the carrying handle cannot be arranged in this manner, since the upper surface of the cover part is completely covered by the cover connecting device. Furthermore, it is not possible to arrange the carrying handle on the cover connecting device, since then connection with a complementary bottom connecting device would no longer be possible. The advantageous embodiment, in which the carrying handle is central and the cover connecting device is off-center, facilitates both comfortable transport of the transport container and connection of the transport container to one or more additional transport containers. Advantageously, the cover connecting device can be annular and surround the carrying handle. This is conceivable, for example, when the cover connecting device and the bottom connecting device are formed as complementary parts of a bayonet-type closure.

[0018] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the transport container, the carrying handle is preferably formed as a curved rod, the opposite ends of which are supported in a force-transmitting manner on the cover part. This shape has the advantage that the carrying handle can be easily wrapped around by the operator's hand, which means that the periphery of the carrying handle is particularly easily reachable by hand. In other words, according to this embodiment, the carrying handle is particularly ergonomic, so that the transport container can be used in a particularly convenient and comfortable manner. As a result, the carrying handle does not dig into the user's hand, even when the transport container is loaded with heavy objects and therefore becomes heavier. From a statics point of view, supporting the carrying handle at both ends is particularly advantageous.

[0019] In one advantageous embodiment, the cover and bottom coupling devices cooperate like a bayonet-type seal, and advantageously the cover and bottom coupling devices comprise coupling elements that form a partial circle. The bayonet-type seal can be particularly intuitively and easily activated by the user. The required installation space is particularly small, since the relative movement with respect to the form-locking counterpart involves only rotation about a vertical axis, and consequently no relative translational movement is necessary. The coupling can therefore be established and released in a very small space.

[0020] The connection of each bottom connection device of the upper transport container with the cover connection device of the lower transport container arranged below can be particularly easily achieved in this embodiment by means of a rotational movement. The user presses the bottom of the upper transport container against the cover part of the lower transport container and then rotates both transport containers relative to each other around their respective vertical axes. This establishes the desired form-fit connection, such as a bayonet-type seal, so that the two transport containers now form a container group pack, and the entire container group pack can be carried by hand via the carrying handle of the upper transport container.

[0021] In one advantageous embodiment of the form-lock connection, the cover and bottom connecting devices are configured so that the transport container can be attached to another transport container with a linear movement. This can be achieved in that the cover connecting device has at least one rail, preferably a plurality of rails arranged parallel to one another, while the bottom connecting devices each have complementary pins. To establish a form-lock connection, the cover connecting device of the first transport container and the bottom connecting device of the second transport container can be configured to form a dovetail connection, which is particularly well suited to transmitting forces along the vertical axis of the transport container.

[0022] In one advantageous embodiment, the cover and bottom coupling devices together form an interlocking mechanism that provides clear feedback to the user by positively interlocking one transport container to the other when the coupling is successfully established. This interlocking mechanism can also be used to prevent the form-fit coupling of two transport containers from being unintentionally disengaged. The interlocking mechanism of a coupling device with a rail can, for example, be formed on the end of a rail on the cover part of the lower transport container, which interlocks with the bottom coupling device of the upper transport container when its pin is inserted into the end of the rail.

[0023] In one advantageous embodiment, the base and cover are connected to each other by a membrane hinge, allowing the cover to pivot relative to the base about a pivot axis defined by the membrane hinge, so that the transport container can be transitioned between a closed and an open state. The transport container is thus provided integrally as one component and thereby joined together, ensuring particularly easy handling. Advantageously, the membrane hinge is configured to open to such an extent that the base and cover can be arranged adjacent to each other in one plane. In other words, in the open state, the membrane hinge has an opening angle of 180 degrees. In this way, the base and cover can be used as tableware, allowing the user to dispense the food placed in the transport container so that it can be consumed from the base and cover. This makes the transport container particularly versatile. Additionally, unfilled, empty transport containers can be easily stacked on top of each other in the open state, allowing for space-saving storage.

[0024] As an alternative to the single-piece embodiment of the shipping container, in which the cover and base are connected to each other by a membrane hinge, the shipping container can be constructed in two pieces, the first piece being formed by the base and the second piece being formed by the cover. This configuration can be useful, especially for larger shipping containers, e.g., with a volume greater than 5 liters, to facilitate handling of the base and to store the base and cover separately.

[0025] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the container comprises a seal configured to connect the cover part and the base part to one another in a form-locking manner when the transport container is in a closed state. This has the advantage that the seal can transmit forces between the cover part and the base part. When the seal is closed when the transport container is in a closed state, it is particularly easy to grasp the carrying handle and lift the transport container in order to transport it. Because the seal is closed, forces can be transmitted from the cover part to the base part through the seal and the hinge connecting the cover part and the base part. As mentioned above, the hinge can be configured in particular as a membrane hinge. When the cover part and the base part are connected to one another by a membrane hinge, it is particularly advantageous if the seal is configured on an edge located opposite the membrane hinge. In addition, the seal can advantageously be configured to seal the transport container. This allows liquid food to be transported without the risk of food spilling out of the transport container due to leakage. Advantageously, the transport container can be used in this way in a particularly safe and reliable manner.

[0026] Advantageously, the closure is formed by a sealing clip formed on the cover or on the bottom. In this embodiment, the closure is therefore not removable from the transport container and, as a result, cannot be lost. The sealing clip is familiar to the user, making the transport container particularly easy to use. Advantageously, the sealing clip is always precisely aligned with the cover and bottom, so that it can be actuated particularly easily.

[0027] According to another advantageous embodiment, the cover part is provided in at least two parts, preferably exactly two parts, comprising a base element and a recess element, and the carrying handle is attached to the base element. The recess element is configured in the shape of an outer shell and arranged on the base element so as to form a gripping recess for the cover part. In this way, the recess element is interchangeable. Furthermore, the two-part design of the cover part is advantageous for manufacturing the transport container by injection molding. It is also conceivable to provide recess elements of several sizes that can accommodate different sizes of user's hands. Overall, the transport container can be used in a specifically adapted and individualized form. To form the cover part, the recess can be connected to the base element by form-fitting or adhesive bonding.

[0028] When the cover part is provided in multiple parts as described above, the base element, the carrying handle and the bottom part of the cover part can be integrally formed as one part, preferably by injection molding. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for mass production and easy handling of the transport container. In one advantageous embodiment, the transport container does not have any joining edges between the individual components. This results in a particularly smooth surface.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment, the cover and the base have a rectangular or circular shape with an upwardly projecting edge at the periphery, so as to have the shape of a rectangular dish or bowl. The total volume of the interior space of the transport container in the closed state is determined by the sum of the individual dish volumes of the cover and the base. This embodiment results in a transport container with a substantially rectangular or cylindrical shape. These shapes have proven particularly useful in practical applications, as they fit into shelving systems, drawers, etc., which are usually rectangular. This has the advantage that the transport container can be combined fairly simply with other systems and can therefore be used in a variety of simple shapes. In addition, this embodiment provides a sufficient storage volume for food, and the cover and the base can be used to store food when the transport container is in the open state, e.g., for consumption.

[0030] In another particularly advantageous embodiment, the dish volumes of the cover and base are essentially the same. In other words, the areas of the cover and base are advantageously of approximately the same size, and the horizontal dividing plane along which the cover and base join together when the housing is in the closed position divides the housing at least substantially in the middle into two equally sized parts, i.e., the base and the cover. This is advantageous, for example, when food is to be transferred from the cover to the base or vice versa.

[0031] Advantageously, the cover part can be provided with at least one ventilation slot, or preferably several ventilation slots, which can be advantageous to prevent water vapor from accumulating in the container when the housing is in the closed position. If this ventilation slot is provided, the container may not be suitable for transferring food to the cover part.

[0032] According to another advantageous embodiment, at least the base part has an internal partition, for example configured as a partition wall dividing the space of the base part into two sub-spaces. This partition wall can be advantageous for storing different food products separated from one another in the base part without mixing them during transport of the transport container. This embodiment is described below.

[0033] The above object is also achieved by a system having the features of claim 13, comprising a plurality of transport containers, each constructed according to the invention or according to one of its advantageous embodiments. According to the invention, the bottom coupling device of a first transport container of the system is coupled with the cover coupling device of a second transport container of the system. In this way, both transport containers form a container group pack. Advantageously, all transport containers of the system are constructed identically.

[0034] The invention will be described below on the basis of an advantageous embodiment with reference to the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the transport container from diagonally above. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a transport container according to the present invention, viewed obliquely from below. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic top view of a shipping container according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic side view of a shipping container according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic top view of a shipping container according to the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a transport container according to the present invention, viewed obliquely from above. [Figure 7] 2 is another schematic view from below of a transport container according to the present invention; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a transport container 1 from obliquely above. The transport container 1 is configured for manual transport of cooked food and comprises a housing 3 defining an interior space 2. The interior space 2 has a volume of 1.5 liters. The housing 3 comprises a base part 4 and a cover part 5. The base part 4 and the cover part 5 are made of polypropylene. The base part 4 and the cover part 5 are advantageously each configured in a dish shape.

[0037] As is apparent from Figures 1-7, the cover portion 5 and the bottom portion 4 each have an essentially rectangular shape with an upwardly extending rim 18 around their periphery, such that each has the shape of a rectangular dish. In other words, the bottom portion 4 and the cover portion 5 are at least substantially rectangular parallelepipeds. In addition, the dish volumes of the cover portion 5 and the bottom portion 4 are at least substantially the same.

[0038] As is apparent from Figures 2, 5 and 7, the divider 19 divides the base 4 into two sections. In this way, different food items can be contained within each section without becoming mixed during transport.

[0039] As can be seen from Figure 1, the cover part 5 has a cover coupling device 9 on its top surface 7 facing away from the interior space 2. As can be seen from Figure 2, the bottom part 4 has a bottom connector 8 on its bottom surface facing away from the interior space. The cover connector 9 and the bottom connector 8 are configured complementary to each other so that the cover connector 9 of a first transport container 1 can be connected in a form-locking manner to the bottom connector 8 of a second transport container 1, which preferably has the same configuration as the first transport container 1. The bottom connectors 8 and cover connectors 9 of transport containers 1 are therefore configured complementary to each other even if the cover connectors 9 and bottom connectors 8 of the same transport container 1 are not connected to each other, but the bottom connectors 8 and cover connectors 9 of different transport containers 1 are connected to each other.

[0040] In one advantageous embodiment, the cover connector 9 is arranged further outwardly than the carrying handle 10 on the top surface 7 of the cover part 5. This is evident, for example, from Figure 1. The cover connector 9 therefore at least partially surrounds the carrying handle 10, so that the carrying handle 10 can be used even if the cover connector 9 is arranged on the cover part 5. Similarly, the bottom connector 8 is also arranged further outwardly on the underside of the bottom part 4, as is evident from Figure 7. The bottom connector 8 and the cover connector 9 are advantageously configured as parts of a ring.

[0041] The cover connector 9 and the bottom connector 8 are each configured to be form-lockingly connectable with a complementary closure. The complementary closure can be, for example, a table top connectable with the bottom connector 8. The complementary closure can also be configured on a dining car connectable with the bottom connector 8 or the cover connector 9. In addition, the cover connector 9 of one transport container 1 can be connected with the bottom connector 8 of another transport container 1 so that multiple transport containers 1 can be stacked on top of each other, thereby forming the container group pack already described above.

[0042] As is clear from Figures 2 and 6, the cover connector 9 and the bottom connector 8 are configured to cooperate like a bayonet-type seal in the illustrated embodiment. The cover connector 9 and the bottom connector 8 thus constitute a connector 7 shaped as a portion of a ring. This is clear from Figure 7. In other words, two transport containers 1 can be connected to each other by placing the bottom surface 6 of one transport container 1 on the top surface 7 of another transport container 1, so that the connecting element 17 of the bottom connector 8 of one transport container 1 engages with the connecting element 17 of the cover connector 9 of the other transport container 1. Thus, by rotating the upper transport container 1 clockwise about the vertical axis 21 relative to the lower transport container 1, a form-locking connection is established between the connecting element 17 of the bottom connector 8 of one transport container 1 and the connecting element 17 of the cover connector 9 of the other transport container 1. Thus, by rotating counterclockwise, this connection can be separated again, and the transport containers 1 can be separated from each other again.

[0043] When the housing 3 is in the closed position, the bottom part 4 and the cover part 5 are connected in a force-transmitting manner, thereby closing off the interior space 2 and making it impervious to hand access. Figures 1 to 7 all show the transport container 1 in the closed position.

[0044] Additionally, the cover part 5 is movable relative to the bottom part 4 to move the housing 3 from the closed state to the open state. The interior space 2 is therefore accessible by the hand. In the illustrated embodiment, this movement is achieved by the bottom part 4 and the cover part 5 pivoting relative to each other about a pivot axis 13, which in this embodiment is advantageously formed by a membrane hinge 12. As is clear from FIG. 1 , the transport container 1 comprises a carrying handle 10 centrally located on the top surface 7 of the cover part 5 and attached to the cover part 5. The cover part 5 therefore comprises a gripping recess 11 in the area of ​​the carrying handle 10, which gripping recess surrounds the carrying handle 10 on the side facing the cover part 5, making the carrying handle 10 accessible around by hand. FIG. 4 clearly shows, in a schematic side view, that the carrying handle 10 does not substantially protrude upwards and has an upper end that is at least substantially flush with the top surface 7.

[0045] As is clear from Figures 1 and 3, the cover part 5 is formed in the illustrated embodiment by a base element 15 and a dish-shaped recess element 16. The carrying handle 10 is thus attached to the base element 15, and the recess element 16 is configured in a shell-like manner and arranged on the base element 15 so as to form the gripping recess 10 of the cover part 5. The recess element 16 is snap-fitted onto the base element 15 in the illustrated embodiment by means of interlocking projections 20, which are clear from Figure 6. The recess element 16 extends downward from the upper surface 7 of the cover part 5, i.e., into the interior of the transport container 1. The volume of the interior space 2 is therefore reduced by the recess element 16 compared to a configuration in which the recess element 16 is not provided.

[0046] As is apparent from FIG. 6 , the base portion 4 and the cover portion 5 are connected to one another to form a membrane hinge 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the base element 15 of the cover portion 5, the carrying handle 10, and the base portion 4 are integrally formed as one piece by a single injection molding step. The membrane hinge 12 is arranged on the base portion 4 and the cover portion 5 such that the cover portion 5 is pivotable relative to the base portion 4 about a pivot axis 13 defined by the membrane hinge 12, thereby enabling the transport container 1 to transition from a closed state to an open state and vice versa. The membrane hinge 12 is configured to allow an opening angle of at least 180 degrees, such that the base portion 4 and the cover portion 5 can be positioned adjacent to one another substantially in one plane when in the open state. In this way, the base portion 4 and the cover portion 5 can be positioned directly adjacent to one another in the open state, allowing the base portion 4 and the cover portion 5 to be used as tableware for receiving food therein.

[0047] 2 and 4, the transport container 1 further comprises a sealing device 14 arranged on the side of the housing 3 facing away from the membrane hinge 12. Thus, when the transport container 1 is in the closed state, the cover part 5 and the bottom part 4 can be connected to each other in a form-fitting manner by means of the sealing device 14. The sealing device 14 is formed by a sealing clip pivotally arranged on the cover part 5 or the bottom part 4. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1. Transport container 2. Interior space 3. Housing 4 Bottom part 5 Cover 6 Bottom side 7 Top side 8 Bottom coupler 9 Cover coupler 10 Carrying handle 11 Gripping recess 12 Thin Film Hinge 13 Pivot axis 14 Sealing device 15 Base Elements 16 Recessed elements 17 Connected Elements 18 rims 19 Partition 20 Interlocking projections 21 Vertical axis

Claims

1. A transport container (1) adapted for manual transport of cooked or uncooked food, comprising: A housing (3) defining an interior space (2), The housing (3) comprises a bottom portion (4) and a cover portion (5); The bottom part (4) and the cover part (5) are connected to each other in a force-transmitting manner so that the internal space (2) is closed and cannot be reached when the housing (3) is in a closed state; the cover part (5) is movable relative to the bottom part (4) to move the housing (3) from the closed state to an open state, whereby the interior space (2) is openable for hand access; the base part (4) comprises a base connector (8) arranged on the underside (6) of the base part (4) facing away from the interior space (2) and configured to connect the base part (4) in a form-fitting manner with a complementary connecting device, the cover part (5) comprises a cover connecting device (9) arranged on the top surface (7) of the cover part (5) facing away from the interior space (2) and configured to connect the cover part (5) in a form-locking manner with a complementary connecting device, In a transport container (1), the bottom connector (8) and the cover connector (9) are configured to be complementary so that the bottom connector (8) of the bottom part (4) of the transport container (1) can cooperate with the cover connector (9) of the cover part (5) of another transport container (1) by form-fitting, a carrying handle (10) attached to the cover part (5) and centrally located on the top surface (7) of the cover part (5), The cover part (5) is provided with a gripping recess (11) in the area of ​​the carrying handle (10), which gripping recess (11) surrounds the carrying handle (10) on the side facing the cover part (5), so that the carrying handle (10) can be gripped by hand. A transport container (1) characterized by

2. 2. The transport container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle (10) has an upper end that is at least substantially flush with the upper surface (7) of the cover part (5).

3. 3. The transport container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover connector (9) is arranged on the top surface (7) of the cover part (5) further outward than the carrying handle (10).

4. 4. The transport container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the carrying handle (10) is advantageously configured as a curved rod supporting the cover part (5) in a load-bearing manner at opposite ends.

5. 5. The transport container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cover connector (9) and the bottom connector (8) cooperate as a bayonet-type seal, and the cover connector (9) and the bottom connector (8) are provided with a connecting element (17) configured as part of a ring.

6. 6. The transport container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the base part (4) and the cover part (5) are connected to each other by a membrane hinge (12), whereby the cover part (5) is pivotable relative to the base part (4) about a pivot axis (13) defined by the membrane hinge (12), so that the transport container (1) is transferable between the closed state and the open state.

7. 7. The transport container (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises a sealing device (14) arranged on a side of the housing (3) facing away from the membrane hinge (12), the sealing device (14) being capable of connecting the cover part (5) and the bottom part (4) in a form-fitting manner when the transport container (1) is in a closed state.

8. 8. The transport container (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the sealing device (14) is formed by a sealing clip pivotally mounted on the cover part (5) or on the bottom part (4).

9. 9. The transport container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the cover part (5) is formed by a base element (15) and a recess element (16), the carrying handle (10) is attached to the base element (15), and the recess element (16) is configured in a dish shape and arranged on the base element (15) so as to form the gripping recess (11) of the cover part (5).

10. 10. The transport container (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the base element (15), the cover part (5), the carrying handle (10) and the bottom part (4) are provided integrally as one piece, preferably manufactured by the method of injection molding.

11. 11. The transport container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the cover part (5) and the bottom part (4) each have an essentially rectangular or circular shape with an edge that protrudes upwards on the periphery so as to form a rectangular dish or bowl, and the total volume of the interior space of the transport container (1) in the closed state is formed by the sum of the individual dish volumes of the cover part (5) and the bottom part (4).

12. 12. The transport container (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the dish volumes of the cover part (5) and the bottom part (4) are at least substantially identical.

13. 13. A system comprising transport containers (1) each configured according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a bottom connector of a first transport container (1) of the system is connectable or connected to a complementary cover connector of a second transport container of the system.

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