PACKAGING FOR THE STORAGE OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging (E) for storing automobile parts, in particular for brake pads or any other parts of similar formats for motor vehicles. The packaging (E) is provided with a receptacle (1) closed by a lid (2) which comprises of at least one hinged flap (24). At least one wall (10) of the receptacle (1) comprises of a locking recess (12) with at least one hinged flap (24), said flap (24) provided with a connecting region (27) which determines connection means engages and simultaneously a handle cavity (30). The walls (10) are provided with stiffening segments (120) configured by the recess (12). The packaging (E) comprises of a stacking means configured by the cooperating engagement of a lower rib (13) of the receptacle (1) supported on a bearing edge (43) of the lid (2).

Claims

1. Packaging for the storage of automobile parts comprising of a receptacle (1) having walls (10), the receptacle (1) being closed by a lid (2) provided with at least one hinged flap (24), said lid (2) comprising at least one cooperating perimeter groove (21) with a perimeter edge (11) disposed in the receptacle (1), characterized in that at least one wall (10) of the receptacle (1) comprises of a locking recess (12) with at least one hinged flap (24) of the lid (2), said hinged flap (24) being provided with a connecting region (27) which projects from the inner face of said hinged flap (24) so as to enter said recess (12) when closing the lid (2); the lid (2) comprising structural reinforcement projections (4) disposed on its top face (41), said structural reinforcement projections (4) continuously protruding to the thickness of the top face (41) and being interconnected and delimited by a perimeter rib (42) projecting upwards from an edge (43); the packaging (E) comprises of an interlocking means configured by the engagement of a lower rib (13) of the receptacle (1) between the perimeter rib (42) and the at least one rib segment (44) disposed on the edge (43) of the lid (2).

2. The packaging for the storage of automobile parts, according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess (12) of the receptacle (1) comprises of at least one protrusion (26) and the connecting region (27) of the hinged flap (24) comprises of at least one protrusion (28), wherein said protrusions (26 and 28) promote locking of the lid (2) next to the receptacle (1), by cooperating engagement and mechanical interference.

3. The packaging for the storage of automobile parts, according to claim 1, characterized in that each wall (10) comprises of stiffening structural segments (120) configured by the recess (12).

4. The packaging for the storage of automobile parts, according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting region (27) forms a lid locking means (2) in the receptacle (1) and simultaneously forms a handle cavity (30).

5. The packaging for the storage of automobile parts, according to claim 1, characterized in that packaging (E) comprises of a stacking means configured by the cooperating engagement of a lower rib (13) of the receptacle (1) resting on the edge (43) disposed in the lid (2).

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of a packaging (E) in an embodiment of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of different sizes of packaging (E), showing other embodiments of the invention;

[0029] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of a packaging (E) in an embodiment of the invention.

[0030] FIG. 4 shows a bottom perspective view of a packaging (E) in an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a simulation of stacking of packaging (E), in one embodiment of the invention;

[0032] FIG. 5A shows an enlarged view of the detail (A) of FIG. 5, showing the closure of the lid (2) with the perimeter edge (11) of the packaging (E), in one embodiment of the invention;

[0033] FIG. 5B shows an enlarged view of the detail (A) of FIG. 5, showing details of locking the lid (2) with the receptacle (1) of the packaging (E), in an embodiment of the invention;

[0034] FIG. 5C shows an enlarged view of the detail (A) of FIG. 5, showing the contact and engagement points for the stack of packaging (E), in one embodiment of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] As shown by the appended figures, the packaging (E), preferably manufactured by an injection process in thermoplastic material, comprises of a receptacle (1) which is provided with walls (10), said receptacle (1) being closed by a lid (2) which is provided with at least one hinged flap (24). Furthermore, the lid (2) comprises of at least one perimeter groove (21) cooperating with a perimeter edge (11) disposed in the receptacle (1).

[0036] According to FIGS. 1, 3 and 5A, at least one wall (10) of the receptacle (1) comprises of a locking recess (12) with at least one hinged flap (24) which is provided with a connecting region (27) protruding from the inner face of said hinged flap (24) so as to enter said recess (12) upon closure of the lid (2).

[0037] Accordingly, the hinged flap (24) protrudes downwards with the wall 10, which projects upwards, upon locking of the lid (2) in the receptacle (1), so as to receive the connecting region (27) with the recess (12).

[0038] According to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the recess (12) of the receptacle (1) comprises of at least one protrusion (26) and the connecting region (27) of the hinged flap (24) comprises of at least one protrusion (28), wherein said protrusions (26 and 28) promote locking of the lid (2) next to the receptacle (1), by cooperating engagement and mechanical interference.

[0039] According to FIG. 3, the lid comprises of structural reinforcing projections (4) disposed on its top face (41), said structural reinforcement projections (4) continuously protruding to the thickness of the top face (41) and are interconnected and delimited by a perimeter rib (42) projecting upwards from a bearing edge (43). This constructive shape of the lid (2) provides greater rigidity when stacking and allows the reduction of material for its manufacture, and being symmetrical, also facilitates its opening and closing in a practical way.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 5C, the packaging (E) comprises of an interlocking means between packaging (E) for promoting stacking, which is configured by the cooperating engagement of a lower rib (13) of the receptacle (1) between the rib (42) and at least one rib segment (44) disposed on the edge (43) of the lid (2). Advantageously, the interlocking mean promotes safe storage so that, when carrying such packaging, they remain stationary and stacked.

[0041] According to FIG. 5C, the packaging (E) further comprises of a stacking mean configured by the cooperating engagement of a lower rib (13) of the receptacle (1) supported on the bearing edge (43) disposed in the lid (2).

[0042] In this way, this cooperative locking system allows stacking and secure seating, ensuring greater stability of two or more packagings (E).

[0043] According to FIG. 1, each wall (10) of the receptacle (1) comprises of stiffening structural segments (120) configured by the recess (12). The stiffening of the walls takes place in the molding process, where the thermoplastic material accommodates the structural segments (120) in order to form a greater molecular packaging of polymer chains, which promote a region of greater stiffness, providing the walls (10) with greater mechanical resistance.

[0044] According to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the connecting region (27) configures means for locking the lid (2) in the receptacle (1) and simultaneously configures the handle cavity (30), disposed on the outer face of the hinged flap (24).

[0045] Advantageously, the handle cavity (30) is used to facilitate the handling, transport and/or storage of the packaging (E) by providing an anatomical handle region.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 2, the packaging (E) can be manufactured in different sizes, so as to enable adequate packing of brake pads for the various models of motor vehicles.

[0047] A person skilled in the art will readily understand, based on the description and illustrated drawings, various ways of carrying out the invention without departing from the scope of the appended claims.