TRANSPORT BOX

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a transport box with at least three closure flaps at each of the upper and lower openings of the box. At least one of the upper and lower openings includes elements for retaining objects. Each element for retaining objects includes a plurality of cuts through its flat face, and, at its free end, includes at least one coupling tool configured to couple to a corresponding coupling tool from the opposite element for retaining objects.

Claims

1. A transport box comprising: upper and lower openings; and at least three closure flaps at each of the upper and lower openings, wherein at least two of the closure flaps of at least one of the upper and lower openings comprises elements for retaining objects, wherein each element for retaining objects comprises a plurality of cuts through a flat face of that element for retaining objects, and wherein a free end of each element for retaining objects comprises at least one coupling tool configured to couple to a corresponding coupling tool from an opposite element for retaining objects.

2. A transport box comprising: a side wall; a fixing tool positioned inside the transport box when the transport box is in an assembled state; upper and lower openings; and at least two closure flaps at each of the upper and lower openings, wherein at least one of the side wall and a closure flap corresponding to at least one of the upper and lower openings comprises an element for retaining objects that includes a plurality of recuts at a flat face of the element for retaining objects, wherein a free end of the element for retaining objects includes at least one coupling tool (15), and wherein the fixing tool is configured to couple to the coupling tool of the element for retaining objects.

3. The transport box of claim 1, wherein each coupling tool is configured as at least one perpendicular recut to the free end of that element for retaining objects.

4. The transport box of claim 1, wherein the plurality of cuts are parallel to a fold of a corresponding closure flap.

5. The transport box of claim 1, wherein the plurality of cuts of at least one element for retaining objects includes a plurality of adjacent cuts that longitudinally extend in a common direction.

6. The transport box of claim 5, wherein each adjacent cut in the plurality of adjacent cuts includes an end point that is horizontally displaced from corresponding end points of adjacent cuts that are immediately above and immediately below that adjacent cut within the plurality of adjacent cuts.

7. The transport box of claim 1, wherein the plurality of cuts extend only partially through a complete length of a respective closure flap.

8. The transport box of claim 1, wherein the plurality of cuts form segments that extend in parallel with each other.

9. The transport box of claim 1, wherein at least one element for retaining objects is conformed at a respective closure flap.

10. The transport box of claim 1, wherein at least one element for retaining objects and a surface of a respective closure flap are substantially coextensive in area.

11. The transport box of claim 2, wherein the fixing tool is placed at a respective side wall of the transport box that is opposite to the element for retaining objects.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] For the sake of clarity, the characteristics and advantages of this disclosure shall be presented and described with their respective figures, that illustrate:

[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a transport box;

[0016] FIG. 2 illustrates an upper view of an embodiment of an assembled transport box; and

[0017] FIG. 3 illustrates an upper view of the transport box of FIG. 2 with the elements for retaining objects in a position ready for use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] With reference to FIG. 1, a transport box 10 according to this disclosure is built from cardboard and includes at least two closure flaps at each of the upper and lower openings of the transport box 10. FIG. 1 illustrates a cutter knife of a preferential modality of the transport box 10, formed by four side faces, four upper flaps for closure and four lower flaps, wherein two of the lower flaps are intended to close the transport box 10, while the other two flaps comprise elements for retaining objects.

[0019] In the embodiment illustrated by FIG. 1, the elements for retaining objects are formed from a plurality of adjacent cuts 14a, 14b, 14c in a single flap. These elements for retaining objects can be formed only in a small portion of the flap, although they preferably occupy most part of the surface from the respective flap. In an embodiment, the cuts 14a in a same longitudinal direction are horizontally displaced from the cuts in a longitudinal direction immediately above 14b and immediately below 14c, thus forming segments that parallelly extend to each other transversally to the cuts. In the illustrated embodiment, the cuts 14a, 14b, 14c shown by the figures are straight horizontal; nonetheless, several cutting standards can be used, such as cuts in alternate directions, corrugated/sinuous cuts, among others. Additionally, each segment 16 is gathered to their adjacent 16 segments in, at least, one connection spot through its length.

[0020] The horizontal displacement of cuts 14a, 14b, 14c, and consequently the formation of segments 16 between cutting regions cause each retention element to become extensible beyond its original size, in an effect similar to a rebound. Such mobility provided to the flap allows the element to be extended to cover an object placed inside the transport box 10.

[0021] Each element for retaining objects 13 is provided, at its free end opposed to the flap's fold region, with a coupling tool 15, that allows fastening the element for retaining objects 13, thus ensuring that the retained object is kept in position during transport of the transport box 10. In an embodiment of the disclosure, each coupling tool 15 of an element for retaining objects 13 is configured to couple to a corresponding coupling tool 15 from the opposite element for retaining objects 13.

[0022] In the embodiment illustrated by FIGS. 2 and 3, two coupling tools 15 are placed at the free end of each element for retaining objects 13, with each coupling tool 15 being configured as at least one recut 15 perpendicular to the free end from the element for retaining objects 13. As illustrated by FIG. 3, the recuts of each element for retaining objects 13 fit the corresponding recuts from the opposite element for retaining objects 13, thus keeping both elements for retaining objects gathered in their extended position. Other possible configurations to the coupling tools 15 are supplemental hooks, wherein one element for retaining objects 13 has a hook, while the other element for retaining objects 13 has a corresponding bracket.

[0023] This configuration is particularly advantageous, as it allows keeping an object fixed inside the transport box 10 during transport, without need of using additional fillers, such as polystyrene foams. Additionally, the element for retaining objects 13 is formed from material of the transport box 10 itself, thus reducing the amount of material needed, with a significant saving of production costs. Further, the amount of residues generated by the transport of merchandises is significantly reduced, as both boxes and fillers often have a single use.

[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates the transport box 10 in use, with two retention elements formed in two opposite lower flaps coupled to an object to be carried. As it is extended, the lattice form of the element for retaining objects 13 creates a safe region thereunder, that retains the object in a safe manner, and prevents collisions with walls of the transport box 10 during transport.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, a transport box 10 having at least two flaps at each of the upper and lower openings comprises, in at least one of the flaps or side walls of the transport box 10, an element for retaining objects 13. In this alternative embodiment, a fixation tool configured for coupling to the coupling tool 15 of the element for retaining objects 13 is placed inside the transport box 10. In an embodiment, this fixation tool is placed at a wall of the transport box 10 that is opposite to the element for retaining objects 13, without need of a second element for retaining objects 13.

[0026] The present disclosure describes particular embodiments and their detailed construction and operation. It should be understood that the scope of this invention comprises other possible variations, being only limited by the content of the attached claims, including possible equivalents.