Storage box, and a kit for such storage box
The modular storage box design with clamps simplifies assembly and transportation by eliminating the need for welding and screws, improving assembly efficiency and space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2025/089314
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-04-17
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage boxes require complex and time-consuming assembly processes due to welding or the use of numerous screws, making them difficult to assemble and transport efficiently.
A storage box design featuring modular components with clamps that secure side panels to lower and pillar components, eliminating the need for welding and excessive screws, allowing for easier assembly and transportation.
Facilitates easier assembly and more efficient use of transport space by using clamps to connect components, enhancing the assembly process and enabling the box to be transported in an unassembled state.
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Abstract
Description
STORAGE BOX, AND A KIT FOR SUCH STORAGE BOXBACKGROUND
[0001] The invention relates to a storage box for storing items. The invention further relates to a kit for such storage box.
[0002] Such a storage box for storing items is well-known in the prior art. The known storage box comprises a steel bottom plate, four metal side plates, and a metal lid connected to one of the four metal side plates in a hingeable manner.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It is known that the known storage box has as a drawback that, during assembling the storage box, the plates of the storage box are secured to each other by means of welding or by means of a very large number of screws. This is disadvantageous, as the assembling is very complex and / or time-consuming.
[0004] It is an object of the present invention to ameliorate or to eliminate one or more disadvantages of the known prior art, to provide an improved storage box or to at least provide an alternative storage box.
[0005] According to a first aspect, the invention provides for a storage box for storing items, wherein the storage box comprises a box portion with:
[0006] a bottom assembly having lower beam components and a bottom plate arranged at the lower beam components;
[0007] pillar components arranged at the bottom assembly and extending upwards therefrom and substantially perpendicular thereto;
[0008] side panels arranged at the lower beam components and the pillar components; and
[0009] a top assembly having upper beam components arranged at the upper edge of each of the side panels and at the upper end of the pillar components,
[0010] wherein at least one of the lower beam components and the pillar components comprises at least one clamp for clamping the side panels to the at least one of the lower beam components and the pillar components.
[0011] The storage box according to the invention may be used for storing and, optionally, organizing items, and may be used for household and / or office purposes. According to the invention the side plates may be clamped to at least one of the lower beam components and the pillar components, wherein the side plates also may be clamped to both of the lower beam components and the pillar components. As the side plates are clamped to the lower beam components and the pillar components, there is no longer a need to weld the components of the storage box or to screw the very large number of screws into the components of the storage box as is the case with the storage box according to the prior art. As a result, assembling the storage box according to the invention has advantageously become much easier in comparison to the prior art.
[0012] A further advantage may be that the storage box may be assembled by the consumer self, such that the storage box may be transported in an unassembled state. This may be advantage as the cargo space of transport means may be used more efficiently.
[0013] In an embodiment, the bottom assembly comprises lower corner connectors configured for connecting adjacent lower beam components to each other, such that a lower quadrangular frame is formed, wherein the pillar components are connected to the lower corner connectors, preferably wherein the lower beam components, the lower corner connectors and the pillar components are connected to each other by means of a fastener. According to this embodiment, the storage box may be formed by means of modularized components. This is advantageous, as it may result in an easier assembling of the storage box.
[0014] In an embodiment, each of the lower beam components comprises a clamp to clamp one of the side panels thereof. In an embodiment thereof, each clamp is configured for also clamping the bottom plate thereto. An advantage of this embodiment is that the bottom plate and the side plates may be clamped to the lower beam components, resulting in a relatively easy assembling process of the storage box according to this embodiment.
[0015] In an embodiment, each of the lower beam components comprises a base profile, preferably a hollow base profile, and a lower clamping bar for clamping one of the side panels between the base profile and the lower clamping bar. In an embodiment thereof, the base profile has a beam-shaped portion with a upper side, a clamping wall standing upright from the upper side and arranged at the outward directed edge of the upper side, and a further wall that is arranged in approximately the center of the upper side, wherein the further wall and the clamping wall together define a clamping space for clamping one of the side plates. Preferably, the upper side of the beam-shaped portion has at least two through holes arranged at the outer ends thereof, wherein in each of the through holes, a fastener is provided that is configured for receiving a further fastener for securing the lower clamping bar and / or the bottom plate to the base profile. In an even further embodiment, the lower clamping bar has a slat-shaped portion extending parallel to the upper side of the corresponding base profile, wherein, at the upper side of the slat-shaped portion, the lower clamping bar is provided with a further deformable clamping wall extending upwards therefrom and at angle thereto, and arranged at the outward directed edge thereof, and
[0016] at the lower side thereof, the slat-shaped portion is provided with a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm configured for being received within the clamping space. During inserting the first and second clamping arms of the lower clamping bar into the clamping space of the base profile, the further wall will interact with at least one of the first and second clamping arms. As a result, the lower clamping bar, in particular the further deformable clamping wall thereof, is pushed against the respective side plate and towards the clamping part. The further deformable clamping wall may deform thereby. This is advantageous, as the respective side plate becomes clamped between the clamping wall and the further deformable clamping wall, such that the side plate is clamped while obtaining a waterproof effect.
[0017] Preferably, the slat-shaped portion is provided with a through-hole configured for receiving the further fastener.
[0018] In an embodiment, each of the pillar components comprises an elongated main pillar portion having an outer part and an inner part. In an embodiment thereof, the inner part has a first and second part arranged at the inner surface of the outer part and extending substantially perpendicular thereto in an inwards direction, and a third part arranged between and connected to the ends of the first and second parts facing away from the outer part, wherein, at the location where the first and second parts merge into the third part, a projection is provided that extends in a direction away from the pillar receiving space and substantially traverse to the longitudinal direction of the respective one of the first and second parts. In an even further embodiment, each of the pillar components has a pillar clamping bar configured for being arranged at the main pillar portion and comprising a slat-shaped portion arranged substantially parallel to the third part of the inner part of the main pillar portion, and, at each of the outer ends thereof, is provided with a deformable fork-shaped portion that extends at an angle with respect to the further slat-shaped portion and towards the inner surface of the outer part. The inventors have surprisingly found that by clamping the side plate between the deformable fork-shaped portion and the outer part of the elongated main pillar portion, the side plate is clamped due to the deformity of the fork-shaped portion while obtaining a waterproof effect.
[0019] Preferably, the inner part has at least two through holes at the outer ends thereof, and a fastener arranged within each of the at least two through-holes configured for receiving a further fastener, and wherein the pillar clamping bar has at least two through holes configured for receiving the further fastener.
[0020] In an embodiment, the top assembly comprises upper corner connectors configured for connecting adjacent upper beam components to each other, such that a upper quadrangular frame is formed, wherein the pillar components are connected to the upper corner connectors, preferably wherein the upper beam components, the upper corner connectors and the pillar components are connected to each other by means of a fastener.
[0021] In an embodiment, each of the upper beam components has a upper base profile with sloping wall that is directed outwardly. During use, the sloping wall prevents water accumulation within the top assembly from occurring. This is advantageous, as this may increase the life span of the storage box.
[0022] In an embodiment, each upper base profile has a first abutting projection projecting in a direction away from the sloping wall and provided with a downward directed second abutting projection that is configured for abutting against and applying a force to the side plate. According to this embodiment, the first and second abutting projections will compress the upper edges of the side panels and overlap with them, thereby advantageously achieving a waterproof effect.
[0023] In an embodiment, the upper base profile has a connecting projection projecting downward in a direction substantially parallel to the respective side plate for connecting the respective side plate to the upper base profile. In an embodiment thereof, each of the upper beam components has a side panel accessory configured to be fastened to the connecting projection, wherein the side panel accessory is shaped such that the upper edge of the side plate may be folded around the upper part of the side panel accessory, such that the upper edge of the side plate may be clamped between the side panel accessory and the connecting projection. Preferably, when the top assembly comprises upper corner connectors configured for connecting adjacent upper beam components to each other, such that a upper quadrangular frame is formed, wherein the pillar components are connected to the upper corner connectors, preferably wherein the upper beam components, the upper corner connectors and the pillar components are connected to each other by means of a fastener, each upper base profile, at least at the outer ends, is provided with a through-hole configured for receiving a fastener for securing the upper base profiles and the upper corner connectors to each other. Due to the side panels being fastened to the upper base profile, in particular the connecting projection thereof, the side panels are prevented from shaking and / or from coming lose.
[0024] In an embodiment, the storage box comprises a lid that is hingeable connected to the box portion, wherein the lid is hingeable between an open position, in which a user may access the interior of the storage box, and a closed position, in which access to the interior of the storage box is prevented.
[0025] In an embodiment, the storage box is manufactured from a metal, such as aluminum.
[0026] In an embodiment, the bottom assembly is provided with one or more drainage holes configured for draining liquid from the storage box. An advantage of this embodiment is that water is prevented from remaining within the storage box, such that items stored within the storage box advantageously remain intact.
[0027] According to a second aspect, the invention provides for a kit for a storage box according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the kit comprises component parts of the storage box as defined in relation to the first aspect of the invention. The kit according to the invention has at least the same technical advantages as described in relation to the first aspect of the invention.
[0028] The various aspects and features described and shown in the specification can be applied, individually, wherever possible. These individual aspects, in particular the aspects and features described in the attached dependent claims, can be made subject of divisional patent applications.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] The invention will be elucidated on the basis of an exemplary embodiment shown in the attached drawings, in which:
[0030] Figure 1 shows an isometric view of a storage box with a box portion and a lid according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0031] Figure 2 shows an isometric view of the box portion of the storage box of figure 1, which box portion has a bottom;
[0032] Figures 3A-3C show a cross-sectional view of the box portion of figure 2 according to line III, a detailed view according to line IIIA in figure 3A, and a detailed view according to line IIIB in figure 3A, respectively;
[0033] Figures 4A-4B show a cross-sectional view of the box portion of figure 2 according to line IV, and a detailed view according to line IVA in figure 4A; and
[0034] Figure 5 shows an isometric view of a corner connector of the box portion of figure 2.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0035] An isometric view of a storage box 1 according to an embodiment of the invention is shown in figure 1. The storage box 1 is configured for storing and, optionally, organizing items, such as items typically used for household or office purposes. An example of such items includes pillows for garden furniture, which for example may be stored in the storage box 1 during the winter or when it is raining outside. The storage box 1, as shown in figure 1, comprises a box portion 2, in which a storage space S is defined, and a lid 3 arranged in a hingeable manner to the box portion 2. The lid 3 may be composed of molded sheet metal and may be hinged, by means of a handle 5, between a closed position, as shown in figure 1, and an open position, in which a user has access to the storage space S defined therein.
[0036] The body portion 2 of the storage box 1, as shown in figure 2, comprises a box bottom 10, two longitudinal side panels 11 arranged opposite to each other, two traverse side panels 12 arranged opposite to each other and substantially traverse or traverse to the longitudinal side panels 11, and an open top 13. The bottom 10 comprises four lower beam components 15 and four lower corner connectors 16.The four lower beam components 15 and the four lower corner connectors 16 are connected to each other such that they form a quadrangular frame. Additionally, the bottom 10 is provided with a bottom plate 17 arranged within the quadrangular frame formed by the four lower beam components 15 and the four lower corner connectors 16.
[0037] The two longitudinal side panels 11 and the two traverse side panels 12, as shown in figure 2, comprise four pillar components 20, and four side plates 21. The pillar components 20 are arranged at the four lower corner connectors 16 and are standing upright therefrom, wherein each of the side plates 21 is arranged between two adjacent pillar components 20.
[0038] As best shown in figure 2, the open top 13 comprises four upper beam components 22 and four upper corner connectors 23. The upper corner connectors 23 are arranged on top of the pillar components 20, while the upper beam components 22 are arranged between two adjacent upper corner connectors 23 and at the upper edge of one of the side plates 21.
[0039] A cross-sectional view of the storage box 1 along line III-IIIA is shown in figure 3A, wherein a detailed cross-sectional view through one of the four lower beam components 15 is shown in figure 3B. As shown in figure 3B, each of the four lower beam components 15 is provided with a base profile 25 and a lower clamping bar 26 configured for clamping a plate together with the base profile 25. The base profile 25 has a beam-shaped portion 27, which is hollow and has a receiving chamber 28 defined therein. As shown in figure 3B, the beam-shaped portion 27 has a lower side 29 of which the inward directed edge 30 has a right angle, and the outward directed edge 31 is rounded. Additionally, the beam-shaped portion 27 has a upper side 32.The upper side 32 is provided with a clamping part 33, in particular clamping wall 33, which is standing upright from the upper side 32 and is arranged at the outward directed edge of the upper side. The clamping wall 33 has a first height H1. The upper side 32, further, is provided with a further wall 34 that is arranged in approximately the center of the upper side 32, when seen in the traversal direction thereof. The further wall 34 has a second height H2 that is smaller than the first height H1. The further wall 34 and the clamping wall 33 together define a clamping space 35 for clamping one of the plates of the storage box 1.
[0040] Furthermore, the upper side 32 of the beam-shaped portion 27 has at least two through holes 36 arranged at the outer ends of the beam-shaped portion 27 when seen in the longitudinal direction thereof. Although not shown in the figures, the upper side 32 of the beam-shaped portion 27 optionally has three or more through holes 36, which may be distributed evenly in the longitudinal direction of the beam-shaped portion 27. In each of the through holes 36, a fastener 37, in particular a nut-integrated fastener 37 is provided that is configured for receiving a bolt-or screw-shaped fastener 38 for securing the lower clamping bar 26 and the bottom plate 17 to the base profile 25.
[0041] Although not shown, the bottom plate 17 may be provided with through-holes that are provided for receiving the bolt-or screw-shaped fastener 38 in order to secure the bottom plate 17 to the base beam components 25.
[0042] The lower clamping bar 26 has a slat-shaped portion 40 that extends substantially parallel or parallel to the upper side 32 of the corresponding base profile 25. The width of the slat-shaped portion 40 is smaller than the width of the upper side 32 of the corresponding base beam component. At the upper side of the slat-shaped portion 40, the lower clamping bar 26 is provided with a further clamping wall 41 that is extending upwards from the slat-shaped portion 40 and is arranged at the outward directed edge thereof. The further clamping wall 41 is arranged at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the slat-shaped portion 40, in particular an angle larger than 90 degrees such that further clamping wall 41 is directed outward.
[0043] As shown in figure 3B, at the lower side thereof, the slat-shaped portion 40 is provided with a first clamping arm 42 and a second clamping arm 43, which both are extending downwards from the slat-shaped portion 40. The first clamping arm 42 is arranged at the outward directed edge of the slat-shaped portion 40, i.e. below the further clamping wall 41. The second clamping arm 43 is arranged at a distance from the first clamping arm 42, which distance is smaller than the distance between the clamping wall 33 and the further wall 34. The first and second clamping arms 42, 43 have a length that is equal to or smaller than the second height of the further wall 34, such that the first and second clamping arms 42 may be received within the clamping space 35. The ends of the first and second clamping arms 42, 43 directed away from the slat-shaped portion 40 are directed towards each other.
[0044] At least the further clamping wall 41 is deformable, such that the further clamping wall 41 is applying a clamping force to the side plate 21 arranged between the clamping wall 33 and the further clamping wall 41, when the lower clamping bar 26 is arranged at the base profile 25 and, thus, the first and second clamping arms 42, 43 are arranged with the clamping space 35. In this situation, the second clamping arm 43 is forced against the further wall 34 such that the lower clamping bar 26 is prevented from being released from the base profile 25.
[0045] Further, at the lower side thereof, the slat-shaped portion 40 is provided with a support leg 44, in particular a hook-shaped support leg 44. The support leg 44 is provided for supporting the slat-shaped portion 40 with respect to the corresponding base profile 25.
[0046] Furthermore, the slat-shaped portion 40 has at least two through holes 45 arranged at the outer ends thereof when seen in the longitudinal direction thereof. Although not shown in the figures, the slat-shaped portion 40 optionally has three or more through holes 45, which may be distributed evenly in the longitudinal direction of the slat-shaped portion 40. Each of the through holes 45 is configured for receiving the bolt-or screw-shaped fastener 38 to secure the clamping bar 26 to the base profile 25.
[0047] A cross-sectional view of the storage box 1 along line IV-IVA is shown in figure 4A, wherein a detailed view of a part of the cross-sectional view is shown in figure 4B. As best shown in figure 4B, each of the pillar components 20 comprises an elongated main pillar portion 50 that is configured for being arranged on top of one of the four lower corner connectors 16. The main pillar portion 50 has a rounded outer part 51 and an inner part 52, which together define a pillar receiving space 53 configured for receiving at least a part of the corresponding lower and upper corner connectors 16, 23.
[0048] As shown in figure 4B, the inner part 52 has a first and second part 54 that are arranged at the inner surface of the outer part 51 and extend substantially perpendicular thereto in an inwards direction. The first and second parts 54 are arranged at a distance from the outer end of the outer part 51. The inner part 52, further, is provided with a third part 55 that is arranged between and connected to the ends of the first and second parts 54 facing away from the outer part 51. At the location, where the first and second parts 54 merge into the third part 55, a projection 56 is provided that extends in a direction away from the pillar receiving space 53 and substantially traverse to the longitudinal direction of the respective one of the first and second parts 54.
[0049] Additionally, each of the pillar components 20 includes a pillar clamping bar 60, in particular an elongated pillar clamping bar 60, configured for being arranged at the main pillar portion 50. The pillar clamping bar 60 includes a further slat-shaped portion 61, that extends substantially over the same height as the elongated main pillar portion 50. The slat-shaped portion 61 is arranged substantially parallel to the third part 55 of the inner part 52 of the main pillar portion 50, and, at each of the outer ends thereof, is provided with a fork-shaped portion 62 that extends at an angle with respect to the further slat-shaped portion 61 and towards the inner surface of the outer part 51. At least the fork-shaped portion 62 is deformable in order to apply a clamping force, preferably in a waterproof manner, to a side plate 21 as shown in figure 4B.
[0050] Furthermore, the third part 55 of the inner part 52 has at least two through holes 63 arranged at the outer ends thereof when seen in the longitudinal direction thereof. In each of the through holes 63, a fastener 64, in particular a nut-integrated fastener 64 is provided that is configured for receiving a bolt-or screw-shaped fastener 65. Additionally, the slat-shaped portion 61 has at least two through holes 66 arranged at the outer ends thereof when seen in the longitudinal direction thereof. Each of the through holes 66 is configured for receiving the bolt-or screw-shaped fastener 65 to secure the pillar clamping bar 60 to the to the main pillar portion 50, while clamping the side plates 21.
[0051] A detailed cross-sectional view of one of the four upper beam components 22 is shown in figure 3C. As best shown in figure 3C, each of the upper beam components has a upper base profile 70 with a cross-section in the shape of a truncated triangular. The upper base profile 70 has a receiving space 71 defined therein configured for receiving one of the upper corner connectors 23 at least partially, and has a sloping wall 72 that is directed outwardly. The downward directed wall 73 of the upper base profile 70, at least at the outer ends thereof when seen in the longitudinal direction, is provided with a through-hole 74 configured for receiving a fastener 75 for securing the upper beam components 22 and the upper corner connectors 23 to each other. As indicated in figure 3C, the fastener 75 is received by the respective upper corner connector 23.
[0052] At the lower edge of the sloping wall 72, the upper beam component 22 includes a first abutting projection 76 that projects in a direction away from the sloping wall 72 and substantially parallel to the downward directed wall 73 thereof. The first abutting projection 76 is provided with a downward directed second abutting projection 77 that is configured for abutting against and applying a force to the side plate 21 in order to make the storage box 1 waterproof.
[0053] Additionally, at the lower edge of the sloping wall 72, the upper beam component 22 includes a connecting projection 78 projecting downward in a direction substantially parallel or parallel to the respective side plate 21. The connecting projection 78 has a not shown through-hole for receiving a further fastener 80 configured for fastening a side panel accessory 79 to the connecting projection 78. The side panel accessory 79 is substantially X shaped and is shaped such that the upper edge of the side plate 21 may be folded around the upper part of the side panel accessory 79, such that the upper edge of the side plate 21 may be clamped between the side panel accessory 79 and the connecting projection 78.
[0054] An example, of a lower corner connector 16 is shown in figure 5. The lower corner connector 16 has a main connector portion 80, a first connecting projection 81, a second connecting projection 82, and a third connection projection 83. The first and second connecting projections 81, 82 are provided for being inserted into and connected to the lower beam components 15, and the third connecting projection 83 is configured for being inserted into and connected to the pillar components 20 as explained above. Optionally, a not shown wheel, such as a swivel wheel, or a box leg may be connected to the bottom side of the main connector portion 80. It is noted that the upper corner connectors 23 are manufactured in a corresponding manner.
[0055] It is noted that each of the edges of the side plates 21 is folded in order to prevent the side plates 21 from being removed from the storage box 1 unintentionally.
[0056] It is to be understood that the above description is included to illustrate the operation of the preferred embodiments and is not meant to limit the scope of the invention. From the above discussion, many variations will be apparent to one skilled in the art that would yet be encompassed by the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1.Storage box for storing items, wherein the storage box comprises a box portion with:a bottom assembly having lower beam components and a bottom plate arranged at the lower beam components;pillar components arranged at the bottom assembly and extending upwards therefrom and substantially perpendicular thereto;side panels arranged at the lower beam components and the pillar components; anda top assembly having upper beam components arranged at the upper edge of each of the side panels and at the upper end of the pillar components,wherein at least one of the lower beam components and the pillar components comprises at least one clamp for clamping the side panels to the at least one of the lower beam components and the pillar components.2.Storage box according to claim 1, wherein the bottom assembly comprises lower corner connectors configured for connecting adjacent lower beam components to each other, such that a lower quadrangular frame is formed, wherein the pillar components are connected to the lower corner connectors, preferably wherein the lower beam components, the lower corner connectors and the pillar components are connected to each other by means of a fastener.3.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the lower beam components comprises a clamp to clamp one of the side panels thereof.4.Storage box according to claim 3, wherein each clamp is configured for also clamping the bottom plate thereto.5.Storage according to claim 3 or 4, wherein each of the lower beam components comprises a base profile, preferably a hollow base profile, and a lower clamping bar for clamping one of the side panels between the base profile and the lower clamping bar.6.Storage box according to claim 5, wherein the base profile has a beam-shaped portion with a upper side, a clamping wall standing upright from the upper side and arranged at the outward directed edge of the upper side, and a further wall that is arranged in approximately the center of the upper side, wherein the further wall and the clamping wall together define a clamping space for clamping one of the side plates.7.Storage box according to claim 6, wherein the upper side of the beam-shaped portion has at least two through holes arranged at the outer ends thereof, wherein in each of the through holes, a fastener is provided that is configured for receiving a further fastener for securing the lower clamping bar and / or the bottom plate to the base profile.8.Storage box according to claim 5, 6 or 7, wherein the lower clamping bar has a slat-shaped portion extending parallel to the upper side of the corresponding base profile, wherein, at the upper side of the slat-shaped portion, the lower clamping bar is provided with a further deformable clamping wall extending upwards therefrom and at angle thereto, and arranged at the outward directed edge thereof, andat the lower side thereof, the slat-shaped portion is provided with a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm configured for being received within the clamping space.9.Storage box according to claims 7 and 8, wherein the slat-shaped portion is provided with a through-hole configured for receiving the further fastener.10.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the pillar components comprises an elongated main pillar portion having an outer part and an inner part.11.Storage box according to claim 10, wherein the inner part has a first and second part arranged at the inner surface of the outer part and extending substantially perpendicular thereto in an inwards direction, and a third part arranged between and connected to the ends of the first and second parts facing away from the outer part, wherein, at the location where the first and second parts merge into the third part, a projection is provided that extends in a direction away from the pillar receiving space and substantially traverse to the longitudinal direction of the respective one of the first and second parts.12.Storage box according to claim 11, wherein each of the pillar components has a pillar clamping bar configured for being arranged at the main pillar portion and comprising a slat-shaped portion arranged substantially parallel to the third part of the inner part of the main pillar portion, and, at each of the outer ends thereof, is provided with a deformable fork-shaped portion that extends at an angle with respect to the further slat-shaped portion and towards the inner surface of the outer part.13.Storage box according to any one of claims 9-12, wherein the inner part has at least two through holes at the outer ends thereof, and a fastener arranged within each of the at least two through-holes configured for receiving a further fastener, and wherein the pillar clamping bar has at least two through holes configured for receiving the further fastener.14.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the top assembly comprises upper corner connectors configured for connecting adjacent upper beam components to each other, such that a upper quadrangular frame is formed, wherein the pillar components are connected to the upper corner connectors, preferably wherein the upper beam components, the upper corner connectors and the pillar components are connected to each other by means of a fastener.15.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the upper beam components has a upper base profile with sloping wall that is directed outwardly.16.Storage box according to claim 15, wherein each upper base profile has a first abutting projection projecting in a direction away from the sloping wall and provided with a downward directed second abutting projection that is configured for abutting against and applying a force to the side plate.17.Storage box according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the upper base profile has a connecting projection projecting downward in a direction substantially parallel to the respective side plate for connecting the respective side plate to the upper base profile.18.Storage box according to claim 17, wherein each of the upper beam components has a side panel accessory configured to be fastened to the connecting projection, wherein the side panel accessory is shaped such that the upper edge of the side plate may be folded around the upper part of the side panel accessory, such that the upper edge of the side plate may be clamped between the side panel accessory and the connecting projection.19.Storage box according to any one of the claims 15-18, when dependent on claim 14, wherein each upper base profile, at least at the outer ends, is provided with a through-hole configured for receiving a fastener for securing the upper base profiles and the upper corner connectors to each other.20.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a lid that is hingeable connected to the box portion, wherein the lid is hingeable between an open position, in which a user may access the interior of the storage box, and a closed position, in which access to the interior of the storage box is prevented.21.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage box is manufactured from a metal, such as aluminum.22.Storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bottom assembly is provided with one or more drainage holes configured for draining liquid from the storage box.23.Kit for a storage box according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the kit comprises component parts of the storage box as defined in any one of the preceding claims.
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