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EP3640155B1
EP3640155B1 EP19203170.6A EP19203170A EP3640155B1 EP 3640155 B1 EP3640155 B1 EP 3640155B1 EP 19203170 A EP19203170 A EP 19203170A EP 3640155 B1 EP3640155 B1 EP 3640155B1
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Kristina KLETZEL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B65D81/3813—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container being in the form of a box, tray or like container
    • B65D81/3823—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container being in the form of a box, tray or like container formed of different materials, e.g. laminated or foam filling between walls
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B65D81/3813—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container being in the form of a box, tray or like container
    • B65D81/3816—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container being in the form of a box, tray or like container formed of foam material
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2201/00—Insulation
    • F25D2201/10—Insulation with respect to heat
    • F25D2201/14—Insulation with respect to heat using subatmospheric pressure

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  • the invention relates to a vacuum insulation transport container for the temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods according to the independent claim.
  • vacuum insulation transport containers are also widely known from practice and are used, for example, in the handling, i.e. the transport and storage or temporary storage of temperature-sensitive goods such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products.
  • Known vacuum insulation transport containers have an insulation effect that is up to five times better in terms of heat insulation than conventional insulation boxes due to the use of vacuum insulation elements (vacuum insulation panels - VIP).
  • These boxes have a receptacle with an insert compartment that is closed with a lid.
  • the outside consists of an expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam and has a polypropylene insert on the inside, which forms the side surfaces of the insert compartment.
  • EPP expanded polypropylene
  • the outer layer off EPP foam surrounds an insulating layer made of highly insulating vacuum insulation elements, whereby a specific heat flow Q in the range from 0.15 W / K to 0.19 W / K can be achieved.
  • the cover is attached to the receptacle in the manner of a tongue and groove connection by a circumferential groove in which a circumferential complementary projection engages.
  • a corresponding transport container is disclosed with a lid which is made from a foamed plastic. It is proposed therein to fasten the cover by means of a tongue and groove connection (circumferential groove and circumferential projection) in order to establish a connection between the cover and the receptacle in the manner of a press fit or as a latching connection.
  • a typical characteristic of such vacuum insulation transport containers is to detach the lid from the receptacle by hand in order to access the contents. Due to the good insulation, the connection between the cover and the receptacle, that is between the groove and the projection, must be so tight that the heat exchange is minimal.
  • the invention comprises a vacuum insulation transport container for the temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods, such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products.
  • the vacuum insulation transport container includes a receptacle with a Receiving volume and a lid.
  • the receptacle comprises an outer upper edge section, an inner upper edge section and a central upper edge section arranged between the outer and inner upper edge sections.
  • the outer upper edge portion comprises an engagement portion at at least one corner. Due to the engagement section at the at least one corner of the outer upper edge section, a safe removal of the lid from the receptacle is ensured, because on the one hand there is good engagement at the corner and on the other hand the connection between the cover and receptacle is opened simultaneously along two sides. In this way, a firm connection between the lid and the receptacle and thus a minimal loss of heat can be ensured, while the lid can be easily removed from the receptacle by hand.
  • the engagement section is particularly preferably arranged at each corner on two adjacent side walls.
  • the engagement section forms a recess in the outer upper edge section which, starting from the corner, extends along two sides of the receptacle. The user can reach under the cover along this recess and lift it up in order to release the cover from the receptacle.
  • the engagement section comprises a first end section, a second end section and an intermediate section arranged between the first end section and the first end section.
  • the respective end sections can have an identical shape and a mirrored geometry (with respect to the intermediate section).
  • the size of the intermediate section can be increased relative to the size of the respective end sections.
  • first end section and the intermediate section as well as the second end section and the intermediate section are each at an angle ⁇ in the area are arranged from 90 ° to 145 ° to each other.
  • the angled arrangement of the end sections (or of the surfaces delimiting the end sections) allows the engagement section to be closed off by the end sections.
  • first end section and the second end section have a shorter length l e1 , l e2 than the intermediate section l z .
  • An intermediate section that is enlarged compared to the end sections improves the engagement in particular when the end sections are arranged at an angle to the intermediate section.
  • the length l e1 , le 2 of the first end section and of the second end section is particularly preferably more than 1 cm and the length l z of the intermediate section is more than 3 cm.
  • the cover particularly preferably comprises an upper edge part, a lower edge part and an outer edge part.
  • An outer edge of the lower edge part (cut edge of the lower edge part and an outer edge part) is formed lying in one plane (or has no sections protruding upwards and downwards from this plane). In this way, the lower edge part forms a level closure with the outer edge, which comes to rest on the receptacle.
  • the receptacle and the lid advantageously comprise an outer surface made of expanded polypropylene foam EPP.
  • the receptacle and the lid are made of a polyethylene plastic.
  • the polyethylene plastic is robust and also suitable for transporting damp goods.
  • the middle upper edge section comprises a circumferential projection.
  • the projection has a size and shape in order to be brought into abutment in a complementary circumferential groove arranged on the cover.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a vacuum insulation transport container 1 with the lid 3 removed from the receptacle 2.
  • goods such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products can be transported or temporarily stored in a temperature-controlled manner in a receiving compartment 5.
  • the vacuum insulation transport container 1 has a receptacle 2 which is shown open and on the top of which an outer upper edge section 21 and an inner upper edge section 23 are arranged. Between the outer upper edge section 21 and the inner upper edge section Edge section 23 is a middle upper edge section 22 connecting them.
  • the middle upper edge section 22 comprises a circumferential projection 221 as part of a tongue and groove connection between the lid 3 and the receptacle 2. This projection 221 engages in a circumferential groove arranged on the lid 3 (not shown in this perspective) for fastening the lid 3 on the Receiving container 2.
  • a handle 6 is fitted flush with the surface.
  • the outer upper edge section 21 comprises an engagement section 4 at all four corners. Reliable removal of the cover 3 from the receptacle 2 is ensured due to the engagement section 4 arranged at the corner on the outer upper edge section 21.
  • the arrangement of the engagement section 4 at the corner allows a good engagement with the hand, so that a fixed connection between the cover 3 and the receptacle 2 can also be easily released by hand.
  • the engagement section 4 at the front corner is shown in detail in the circle arranged on the side. It can be clearly seen in this illustration that the engagement section is arranged at each corner on two adjacent side walls 71, 72.
  • Each engagement section 4 has a first end section 42, a second end section 43 and an intermediate section 41 arranged between the first end section 42 and the first end section 43, which form a common volume for engagement for a plurality of fingers of a user.
  • the first end section 42, the second end section 43 and the intermediate section 41 have an identical width, which corresponds to the entire width of the outer upper edge section 21.
  • the angle ⁇ is also shown.
  • the first end section 42 and the intermediate section 41 as well as the second end section 43 and the intermediate section 41 are each arranged at an angle ⁇ (90 ° to 145 °) to one another, which is identical in this example.
  • the lengths l e1 , le 2 of the first end section 42 and of the second end section 43 are each of the same length and approximately 2 cm while the length l z of the intermediate section 41 is about 8 cm.
  • the clip is intended to delimit the bent area between the end sections 42, 43.
  • the lid 3, shown raised upwards, has an upper edge part 33, a lower edge part 32 and an outer edge part 31.
  • the one outer edge of the lower edge part 32 i.e. the line of intersection between the outer edge part 31 and the lower edge part 32, is formed lying in one plane. This plane is formed by the underside of the cover 3.
  • a recess 341 for arranging a transport label is arranged on the cover surface 34 bounded by the upper edge part 33.
  • the receptacle 2 and the lid 3 have an outer surface made of expanded polypropylene foam EPP and an inner surface made of a polyethylene plastic.
  • Fig. 2 the closed vacuum insulation transport container 1 is off Fig. 1 shown, wherein the lid 3 is completely brought into contact with the receptacle 2.
  • the outer edge of the lower edge part 32 that is to say the cutting edge between the outer edge part 31 and the lower edge part 32 of the cover 3, lies completely in the plane formed by the underside of the cover 3.
  • the outer upper edge section 21 has two engagement sections 4.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view, opposite to that shown in FIG Fig. 2 90 ° rotated perspective can be seen.
  • the shape of the outer, upper edge section 21 protruding downwardly from this illustration.
  • the handle (see FIG Fig. 2 ) fitted flush.
  • FIG Fig. 4 A top view of the cover 3 is shown in FIG Fig. 4 shown.
  • the lid 3 has an upper edge portion 34 and an outer edge portion 31.
  • Fig. 5 the receptacle 2 is shown in a plan view.
  • the receiving container 2 shown from above has an outer upper edge section 21, an inner upper edge section 23 and a central upper edge section 22 arranged between the outer and inner upper edge sections 21, 23.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter für den temperaturgeführten Transport von temperaturempfindlichen Gütern gemäß dem unabhängigen Anspruch.The invention relates to a vacuum insulation transport container for the temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods according to the independent claim.

Neben geschäumten Isolationsbehältnissen mit Eingriffen zur Erleichterung der Deckelhandhabe ( DE 20 2010 005090 U1 ) sind auch derartige Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter aus der Praxis vielfach bekannt und werden zum Beispiel bei der Handhabung, also dem Transport und der Lagerung bzw. Zwischenlagerung von temperaturempfindlichen Gütern, wie Lebensmittel, Getränke, Pharmazieprodukte oder Medizinprodukte verwendet. Bekannte Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter haben im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Isolierboxen aufgrund des Einsatzes von Vakuumisolationselementen (Vakuumisolationspaneele - VIP) eine bis zu fünffach bessere Dämmwirkung bei der Wärmeisolation. Diese Boxen haben einen Aufnahmebehälter mit Einlegefach, das mit einem Deckel verschlossen wird. Dabei besteht die Außenseite aus einem expandierten Polypropylen (EPP) Schaum und hat innen eine Einlage aus Polypropylen, die die Seitenflächen des Einlegefachs bildet. Die äußere Schicht aus EPP Schaum umgibt eine Dämmschicht aus hochdämmenden Vakuumisolationselementen, wodurch ein spezifischer Wärmestrom Q im Bereich von 0,15 W/K bis 0,19 W/K erreichbar ist. Der Deckel wird auf dem Aufnahmebehälter in der Art einer Nut- und Federverbindung durch eine umlaufende Nut, in die ein umlaufender komplementärer Vorsprung eingreift befestigt.In addition to foamed insulation containers with openings to facilitate lid handling ( DE 20 2010 005090 U1 ) Such vacuum insulation transport containers are also widely known from practice and are used, for example, in the handling, i.e. the transport and storage or temporary storage of temperature-sensitive goods such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products. Known vacuum insulation transport containers have an insulation effect that is up to five times better in terms of heat insulation than conventional insulation boxes due to the use of vacuum insulation elements (vacuum insulation panels - VIP). These boxes have a receptacle with an insert compartment that is closed with a lid. The outside consists of an expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam and has a polypropylene insert on the inside, which forms the side surfaces of the insert compartment. The outer layer off EPP foam surrounds an insulating layer made of highly insulating vacuum insulation elements, whereby a specific heat flow Q in the range from 0.15 W / K to 0.19 W / K can be achieved. The cover is attached to the receptacle in the manner of a tongue and groove connection by a circumferential groove in which a circumferential complementary projection engages.

Im Stand der Technik ist in der WO 2017/ 129 377 A1 ein entsprechender Transportbehälter offenbart mit einem Deckel, der aus einem geschäumten Kunststoff hergestellt ist. Darin wird vorgeschlagen den Deckel mittels Nut- und Federverbindung (umlaufende Nut und umlaufenden Vorsprung) zu befestigen, um eine Verbindung zwischen Deckel und Aufnahmebehälter in der Art eines Presssitzes bzw. als Rastverbindung auszuführen.In the prior art is in WO 2017/129 377 A1 a corresponding transport container is disclosed with a lid which is made from a foamed plastic. It is proposed therein to fasten the cover by means of a tongue and groove connection (circumferential groove and circumferential projection) in order to establish a connection between the cover and the receptacle in the manner of a press fit or as a latching connection.

Eine typische Eigenart derartiger Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter besteht darin, den Deckel von dem Aufnahmebehälter mit der Hand zu lösen, um an den Inhalt zu gelangen. Aufgrund der guten Isolierung muss die Verbindung zwischen Deckel und Aufnahmebehälter, also zwischen Nut und Vorsprung derart fest sein, dass der Wärmeaustausch minimal ist.A typical characteristic of such vacuum insulation transport containers is to detach the lid from the receptacle by hand in order to access the contents. Due to the good insulation, the connection between the cover and the receptacle, that is between the groove and the projection, must be so tight that the heat exchange is minimal.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung einen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter bereitzustellen, der die Nachteile im Stand der Technik überwindet und der insbesondere komfortabel zu öffnen ist.It is the object of the invention to provide a vacuum insulation transport container which overcomes the disadvantages in the prior art and which is particularly easy to open.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter für den temperaturgeführten Transport von Nahrungsmitteln, Getränken, Pharmazieprodukten oder Medizinprodukten gemäß dem unabhängigen Anspruch gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen bilden den Gegenstand der jeweiligen Unteransprüche.This object is achieved by a vacuum insulation transport container for the temperature-controlled transport of food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products according to the independent claim. Advantageous configurations form the subject of the respective subclaims.

Die Erfindung umfasst einen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter für den temperaturgeführten Transport von temperaturempfindlichen Gütern, wie Lebensmittel, Getränke, Pharmazieprodukte oder Medizinprodukte. Der Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter umfasst einen Aufnahmebehälter mit einem Aufnahmevolumen und einen Deckel. Der Aufnahmebehälter umfasst einen außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt, einen innenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt und einen zwischen dem außenliegenden und dem innenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt angeordneten mittleren oberen Randabschnitt. Der außenliegende obere Randabschnitt umfasst an mindestens einer Ecke einen Eingriffsabschnitt. Aufgrund des Eingriffsabschnitts an der mindestens einen Ecke des außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitts wird ein sicheres Abnehmen des Deckels von dem Aufnahmebehälter gewährleistet, weil zum einen ein guter Eingriff an der Ecke besteht und zum anderen die Verbindung zwischen Deckel und Aufnahmebehälter gleichzeitig entlang von zwei Seiten geöffnet wird. Auf diese Art und Weise kann eine feste Verbindung zwischen Deckel und Aufnahmebehälter und damit ein minimaler Wärmeverlust gewährleistet werden, während der Deckel von dem Aufnahmebehälter mit der Hand einfach abnehmbar ist.The invention comprises a vacuum insulation transport container for the temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods, such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products. The vacuum insulation transport container includes a receptacle with a Receiving volume and a lid. The receptacle comprises an outer upper edge section, an inner upper edge section and a central upper edge section arranged between the outer and inner upper edge sections. The outer upper edge portion comprises an engagement portion at at least one corner. Due to the engagement section at the at least one corner of the outer upper edge section, a safe removal of the lid from the receptacle is ensured, because on the one hand there is good engagement at the corner and on the other hand the connection between the cover and receptacle is opened simultaneously along two sides. In this way, a firm connection between the lid and the receptacle and thus a minimal loss of heat can be ensured, while the lid can be easily removed from the receptacle by hand.

Besonders bevorzugt ist der Eingriffsabschnitt an jeder Ecke auf zwei angrenzenden Seitenwänden angeordnet. Dabei bildet der Eingriffsabschnitt eine Ausnehmung im außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt, die ausgehend von der Ecke sich entlang zwei Seiten des Aufnahmebehälters erstreckt. Der Benutzer kann entlang dieser Ausnehmung unter den Deckel greifen und diesen anheben, um den Deckel von dem Aufnahmebehälter zu lösen.The engagement section is particularly preferably arranged at each corner on two adjacent side walls. The engagement section forms a recess in the outer upper edge section which, starting from the corner, extends along two sides of the receptacle. The user can reach under the cover along this recess and lift it up in order to release the cover from the receptacle.

Gemäß einem vorteilhaften Aspekt umfasst der Eingriffsabschnitt einen ersten Endabschnitt, einen zweiten Endabschnitt und einen zwischen dem ersten Endabschnitt und dem ersten Endabschnitt angeordneten Zwischenabschnitt. Die jeweiligen Endabschnitte können eine identische Form und eine (in Bezug auf den Zwischenabschnitt) gespiegelte Geometrie haben. Die Größe des Zwischenabschnitts kann relativ zur Größe der jeweiligen Endabschnitte vergrößert sein.According to an advantageous aspect, the engagement section comprises a first end section, a second end section and an intermediate section arranged between the first end section and the first end section. The respective end sections can have an identical shape and a mirrored geometry (with respect to the intermediate section). The size of the intermediate section can be increased relative to the size of the respective end sections.

Ein zusätzlicher Vorteil hinsichtlich der Ausgestaltung des Eingriffsabschnitts besteht darin, dass der erste Endabschnitt und der Zwischenabschnitt sowie der zweite Endabschnitt und der Zwischenabschnitt jeweils unter einem Winkel α im Bereich von 90° bis 145° zueinander angeordnet sind. Die gewinkelte Anordnung der Endabschnitte (bzw. der die Endabschnitte begrenzenden Flächen) erlaubt eine durch die Endabschnitte abgeschlossene Form des Eingriffsabschnitts.An additional advantage with regard to the design of the engagement section is that the first end section and the intermediate section as well as the second end section and the intermediate section are each at an angle α in the area are arranged from 90 ° to 145 ° to each other. The angled arrangement of the end sections (or of the surfaces delimiting the end sections) allows the engagement section to be closed off by the end sections.

Es ist zudem von Vorteil, wenn der erste Endabschnitt und der zweite Endabschnitt eine kürzere Länge le1, le2 als der Zwischenabschnitt lz haben. Ein gegenüber den Endabschnitten vergrößerter Zwischenabschnitt verbessert den Eingriff insbesondere, wenn die Endabschnitte unter einem Winkel zu dem Zwischenabschnitt angeordnet sind.It is also advantageous if the first end section and the second end section have a shorter length l e1 , l e2 than the intermediate section l z . An intermediate section that is enlarged compared to the end sections improves the engagement in particular when the end sections are arranged at an angle to the intermediate section.

Besonders bevorzugt ist die Länge le1, le2 des ersten Endabschnitts und des zweiten Endabschnitts mehr als 1 cm und die Länge lz des Zwischenabschnitts mehr als 3 cm.The length l e1 , le 2 of the first end section and of the second end section is particularly preferably more than 1 cm and the length l z of the intermediate section is more than 3 cm.

Besonders bevorzugt umfasst der Deckel einen oberen Randteil, einen unteren Randteil und einen Außenrandteil. Eine Außenkante des unteren Randteil (Schnittkante von unterem Randteil und einen Außenrandteil) ist in einer Ebene liegend ausgebildet (bzw. hat keine aus dieser Ebene nach oben und unten herausragenden Abschnitte). Damit bildet der untere Randteil mit der Außenkante einen ebenen Abschluss, der am Aufnahmebehälter zur Anlage kommt.The cover particularly preferably comprises an upper edge part, a lower edge part and an outer edge part. An outer edge of the lower edge part (cut edge of the lower edge part and an outer edge part) is formed lying in one plane (or has no sections protruding upwards and downwards from this plane). In this way, the lower edge part forms a level closure with the outer edge, which comes to rest on the receptacle.

Vorteilhafterweise umfassen der Aufnahmebehälter und der Deckel eine Außenfläche aus expandiertem Polypropylenschaumstoff EPP.The receptacle and the lid advantageously comprise an outer surface made of expanded polypropylene foam EPP.

Ein weiterer vorteilhafter Aspekt sieht vor, dass der Aufnahmebehälter und der Deckel aus einem Polyethylen-Kunststoff sind. Der Polyethylen-Kunststoff ist robust und auch zum Transport von feuchten Gütern geeignet.Another advantageous aspect provides that the receptacle and the lid are made of a polyethylene plastic. The polyethylene plastic is robust and also suitable for transporting damp goods.

Ein weiterer Aspekt sieht vor, dass der mittlere obere Randabschnitt einen umlaufenden Vorsprung umfasst. Der Vorsprung hat eine Größe und Form, um in einer am Deckel angeordneten komplementär ausgebildeten umlaufenden Nut zur Anlage gebracht zu werden.Another aspect provides that the middle upper edge section comprises a circumferential projection. The projection has a size and shape in order to be brought into abutment in a complementary circumferential groove arranged on the cover.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der in den beigefügten Zeichnungen dargestellten Beispiele näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the accompanying drawings.

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Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines geöffneten Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters für den temperaturgeführten Transport gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung;
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eine erste Seitenansicht des geschlossenen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 3
eine zweite Seitenansicht des geschlossenen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters aus Fig. 1;
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht auf den Deckel für den Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters aus Fig. 1; und
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eine Draufsicht auf den Aufnahmebehälter für den Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters aus Fig. 1.
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Fig. 1
a perspective view of an opened vacuum insulation transport container for temperature-controlled transport according to the present invention;
Fig. 2
a first side view of the closed vacuum insulation transport container from Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 3
a second side view of the closed vacuum insulation transport container Fig. 1 ;
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a top view of the lid for the vacuum insulation transport container Fig. 1 ; and
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a top view of the receptacle for the vacuum insulation transport container Fig. 1 .

In Fig. 1 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Vakuumisolationstransportbehälters 1 bei dem der Deckel 3 von dem Aufnahmebehälter 2 abgenommen ist.In Fig. 1 FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a vacuum insulation transport container 1 with the lid 3 removed from the receptacle 2.

Bei dem dargestellten Beispiel für einen Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter 1 kann in einem Aufnahmefach 5 ein Gut, wie Lebensmittel, Getränke, Pharmazieprodukte oder Medizinprodukte temperaturgeführt transportiert oder zwischengelagert werden.In the example shown for a vacuum insulation transport container 1, goods such as food, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products can be transported or temporarily stored in a temperature-controlled manner in a receiving compartment 5.

Der Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter 1 hat einen offen dargestellten Aufnahmebehälter 2, an dessen Oberseite ein außenliegender oberer Randabschnitt 21 und ein innenliegender oberer Randabschnitt 23 angeordnet sind. Zwischen dem außenliegenden oberer Randabschnitt 21 und dem innenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 23 ist ein diese verbindender mittlerer oberer Randabschnitt 22 angeordnet. Der mittlere obere Randabschnitt 22 umfasst einen umlaufenden Vorsprung 221 als Teil einer Nut- und Federverbindung zwischen Deckel 3 und Aufnahmebehälter 2. Dieser Vorsprung 221 greift in eine am Deckel 3 angeordnete umlaufenden Nut (in dieser Perspektive nicht dargestellt) zur Befestigung des Deckels 3 auf dem Aufnahmebehälter 2. Im außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 21 ist ein Handgriff 6 flächenbündig eingepasst.The vacuum insulation transport container 1 has a receptacle 2 which is shown open and on the top of which an outer upper edge section 21 and an inner upper edge section 23 are arranged. Between the outer upper edge section 21 and the inner upper edge section Edge section 23 is a middle upper edge section 22 connecting them. The middle upper edge section 22 comprises a circumferential projection 221 as part of a tongue and groove connection between the lid 3 and the receptacle 2. This projection 221 engages in a circumferential groove arranged on the lid 3 (not shown in this perspective) for fastening the lid 3 on the Receiving container 2. In the outer upper edge section 21, a handle 6 is fitted flush with the surface.

Der außenliegende obere Randabschnitt 21 umfasst an allen vier Ecken jeweils einen Eingriffsabschnitt 4. Aufgrund des jeweils an der Ecke angeordneten Eingriffsabschnitts 4 am außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 21 wird ein sicheres Abnehmen des Deckels 3 von dem Aufnahmebehälter 2 gewährleistet. Die Anordnung des Eingriffsabschnitts 4 an der Ecke erlaubt einen guten Eingriff mit der Hand, so dass auch eine feste Verbindung zwischen Deckel 3 und Aufnahmebehälter 2 händisch einfach gelöst werden kann.The outer upper edge section 21 comprises an engagement section 4 at all four corners. Reliable removal of the cover 3 from the receptacle 2 is ensured due to the engagement section 4 arranged at the corner on the outer upper edge section 21. The arrangement of the engagement section 4 at the corner allows a good engagement with the hand, so that a fixed connection between the cover 3 and the receptacle 2 can also be easily released by hand.

Der Eingriffsabschnitt 4 an der vorderen Ecke ist in dem seitlich angeordneten Kreis im Detail gezeigt. In dieser Darstellung gut zu erkennen ist, dass der Eingriffsabschnitt an jeder Ecke auf zwei angrenzenden Seitenwänden 71, 72 angeordnet ist. Jeder Eingriffsabschnitt 4 hat einen ersten Endabschnitt 42, einen zweiten Endabschnitt 43 und einen zwischen dem ersten Endabschnitt 42 und dem ersten Endabschnitt 43 angeordneten Zwischenabschnitt 41, die ein gemeinsames Volumen zum Eingriff für mehrere Finger eines Benutzers bilden. Dabei haben der erste Endabschnitt 42, der zweite Endabschnitt 43 und der Zwischenabschnitt 41 eine identische Breite, die der gesamten Breite des außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitts 21 entspricht. So greift ein Benutzer im Prinzip durch den gesamten außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 21. In dieser Darstellung ist auch der Winkel α eingezeichnet. Der erste Endabschnitt 42 und der Zwischenabschnitt 41 sowie der zweite Endabschnitt 43 und der Zwischenabschnitt 41 sind jeweils unter einem Winkel α (90° bis 145°) zueinander angeordnet, der in diesem Beispiel identisch ist. Die Längen le1, le2 des ersten Endabschnitts 42 und des zweiten Endabschnitts 43 sind jeweils gleich lang und etwa 2 cm während die Länge lz des Zwischenabschnitts 41 etwa 8 cm ist. Die Klammer soll den gebogenen Bereich zwischen den Endabschnitten 42, 43 umgrenzen.The engagement section 4 at the front corner is shown in detail in the circle arranged on the side. It can be clearly seen in this illustration that the engagement section is arranged at each corner on two adjacent side walls 71, 72. Each engagement section 4 has a first end section 42, a second end section 43 and an intermediate section 41 arranged between the first end section 42 and the first end section 43, which form a common volume for engagement for a plurality of fingers of a user. The first end section 42, the second end section 43 and the intermediate section 41 have an identical width, which corresponds to the entire width of the outer upper edge section 21. Thus, in principle, a user reaches through the entire outer upper edge section 21. In this illustration, the angle α is also shown. The first end section 42 and the intermediate section 41 as well as the second end section 43 and the intermediate section 41 are each arranged at an angle α (90 ° to 145 °) to one another, which is identical in this example. The lengths l e1 , le 2 of the first end section 42 and of the second end section 43 are each of the same length and approximately 2 cm while the length l z of the intermediate section 41 is about 8 cm. The clip is intended to delimit the bent area between the end sections 42, 43.

Der nach oben angehoben dargestellte Deckel 3 hat einen oberen Randteil 33, einen unteren Randteil 32 und einen Außenrandteil 31. Dabei ist die eine Außenkante des unteren Randteil 32, also die Schnittlinie zwischen Außenrandteil 31 und unterem Randteil 32 in einer Ebene liegend ausgebildet. Diese Ebene wird durch die Unterseite des Deckels 3 gebildet. Auf der von dem oberen Randteil 33 umgrenzten Deckelfläche 34 ist eine Ausnehmung 341 zur Anordnung eines Transportschilds angeordnet.The lid 3, shown raised upwards, has an upper edge part 33, a lower edge part 32 and an outer edge part 31. The one outer edge of the lower edge part 32, i.e. the line of intersection between the outer edge part 31 and the lower edge part 32, is formed lying in one plane. This plane is formed by the underside of the cover 3. A recess 341 for arranging a transport label is arranged on the cover surface 34 bounded by the upper edge part 33.

Im gezeigten Beispiel hat der Aufnahmebehälter 2 und der Deckel 3 eine Außenfläche aus expandiertem Polypropylenschaumstoff EPP und eine Innenfläche aus einem Polyethylen-Kunststoff.In the example shown, the receptacle 2 and the lid 3 have an outer surface made of expanded polypropylene foam EPP and an inner surface made of a polyethylene plastic.

In Fig. 2 ist der geschlossene Vakuumisolationstransportbehälter 1 aus Fig. 1 dargestellt, wobei der Deckel 3 vollständig an dem Aufnahmebehälter 2 zur Anlage gebracht ist.In Fig. 2 the closed vacuum insulation transport container 1 is off Fig. 1 shown, wherein the lid 3 is completely brought into contact with the receptacle 2.

Die Außenkante des unteren Randteil 32, also die Schnittkante zwischen Außenrandteil 31 und unterem Randteil 32 des Deckels 3 liegt vollständig in der durch die Unterseite des Deckels 3 gebildeten Ebene.The outer edge of the lower edge part 32, that is to say the cutting edge between the outer edge part 31 and the lower edge part 32 of the cover 3, lies completely in the plane formed by the underside of the cover 3.

In der dargestellten Perspektive hat der außenliegende obere Randabschnitt 21 zwei Eingriffsabschnitte 4.In the perspective shown, the outer upper edge section 21 has two engagement sections 4.

In Fig. 3 ist eine Seitenansicht und zwar in einer gegenüber der Darstellung in Fig. 2 um 90° verdrehten Perspektive zu sehen. Aus dieser Darstellung geht die nach unten auskragende Form des außenliegenden obere Randabschnitts 21 hervor. In dem auskragenden Teil des außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitts 21 ist der Handgriff (siehe Fig. 2) flächenbündig eingepasst.In Fig. 3 FIG. 13 is a side view, opposite to that shown in FIG Fig. 2 90 ° rotated perspective can be seen. The shape of the outer, upper edge section 21 protruding downwardly from this illustration. The handle (see FIG Fig. 2 ) fitted flush.

Eine Draufsicht auf den Deckel 3 ist in Fig. 4 dargestellt. Der Deckel 3 hat einen oberen Randabschnitt 34 und einen Außenrandabschnitt 31.A top view of the cover 3 is shown in FIG Fig. 4 shown. The lid 3 has an upper edge portion 34 and an outer edge portion 31.

In Fig. 5 ist der Aufnahmebehälter 2 in einer Draufsicht dargestellt. Der von oben gezeigte Aufnahmebehälter 2 hat einen außenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 21, einen innenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 23 und einen zwischen dem außenliegenden und dem innenliegenden oberen Randabschnitt 21, 23 angeordneten mittleren oberen Randabschnitt 22.In Fig. 5 the receptacle 2 is shown in a plan view. The receiving container 2 shown from above has an outer upper edge section 21, an inner upper edge section 23 and a central upper edge section 22 arranged between the outer and inner upper edge sections 21, 23.

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  1. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) for temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods, such as foodstuffs, beverages, pharmaceutical products or medical products, which vacuum insulation transport container (1) comprises a receptacle (2) and a lid (3), wherein the receptacle (2), visible in a plan view onto the upper side thereof in the opened state, has an outer upper rim portion (21), an inner upper rim portion (21) and a middle upper rim portion (22) disposed between the outer and inner upper rim portions (21, 23), and wherein the outer upper rim portion (21) at at least one corner comprises an access portion (4).
  2. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to claim 1, wherein said access portion (4) is disposed at each corner on two adjacent side walls (71, 72).
  3. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said access portion (4) comprises a first end portion (42), a second end portion (43) and an intermediate portion (41) disposed between said first end portion (42) and said second end portion (43).
  4. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to claim 3, wherein the first end portion (42), the second end portion (43) and the intermediate portion (41) have a shape corresponding in width to the width of the outer upper rim portion (21).
  5. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the first end portion (42) and the intermediate portion (41) as well as the second end portion (43) and the intermediate portion (41) are each arranged at an angle (α) to each other.
  6. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the length (le1, le2) of the first end portion (42) and the second end portion (43) is shorter than the length (lz) of the intermediate portion (41).
  7. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the length (le1, le2) of the first end portion (42) and the second end portion (43) is more than 1 cm and the length (lz) of the intermediate portion (41) is more than 3 cm.
  8. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid (3) comprises an upper rim part (33), a lower rim part (32) and an outer rim part (31), wherein an outer edge of said lower rim part (32) is formed to lie in one plane.
  9. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (2) and the lid (3) comprise an outer surface made of expanded polypropylene foam EPP.
  10. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receptacle (2) and the lid (3) comprise an inner surface made of a polyethylene plastic.
  11. Vacuum insulation transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the middle upper rim portion (22) comprises a circumferential projection (221), which projection (221) can be brought to bear in a circumferential groove arranged on the lid (3).
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