US20040108316A1 - Box for military camp equipment - Google Patents
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- this invention concerns a box particularly for military camp equipment.
- this box can be transported and stocked in various environments such as warehouses, ship holds, marine containers, and stocking areas in general, even outdoor, and is composed of a structure that is made up of a bottom grid, a top grid, opposite sides and opposite side panels.
- Cardboard boxes have been employed, light, easy to produce, and much cheaper to manufacture. However they have a limited work life, are not so resistant to wear and tear, and are not environment-friendly; in short, because of these problems, cardboard boxes can generally only be used once because the basic material of which they are made deteriorates rapidly. Moreover they are marked by a poor water resistance, high maintenance costs, need to use straps, belts and the like to ensure staunchness, high disposal costs, high risk of theft of the contents, fast deterioration of the box.
- the problem at the basis of the present invention is that of creating a box particularly for military camp equipment that can solve the drawbacks of the prior art described above.
- FIG. 1 shows schematically a perspective view of a box particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 shows schematically a perspective view and in separated parts of the box in FIG. 1;
- FIGS. 3 a and 3 b show schematically a perspective enlarged view of the fixing system for the box sides, respectively in cross section and in perspective;
- FIG. 4 shows schematically a perspective view of the separated parts and a detail of the box
- FIG. 5 shows schematically a perspective view of the box stacking with another identical box
- FIG. 5 a shows a perspective view of a detail of the stacking system shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 5 b shows schematically a detail of the stacking system shown in FIG. 5;
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b and 6 c show schematically the characteristics of the stacking system of two boxes according to the invention
- FIGS. 7 a , 7 b and 7 c show a perspective view of an enlarged detail of the box shown in FIG. 1;
- FIGS. 8 a , 8 b , and 8 c show a view of the successive steps of assembly of the box shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 1 With reference to FIG. 1, with 1 a box particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention and comprising a metal structure 2 is generally indicated.
- Said metal structure 2 is composed in turn (FIG. 2) of a top grid 3 , a bottom grid 4 , opposite sides 5 , and opposite side panels 6 .
- Said top grid 3 , and bottom grid 4 are rectangular metal frames, as similarly are rectangular metal frames said opposite sides 5 , and said opposite side panels 6 .
- Said metal frames are generally built from closed sections commercially available; advantageously said sections are square.
- the opposite sides 5 and the opposite side panels 6 , are comprise at least two uprights 8 each and a plurality of crossbars 9 fixed to the uprights 8 by weldings or other known methods.
- the top grid 3 and bottom grid 4 are made of opposite long sides 10 , opposite short sides 11 and a plurality of crossbars 9 , made of the above mentioned sections, said crossbars being fixed to said long sides 10 by welding or other known methods.
- said crossbars 9 are arranged in perpendicular fashion to said uprights 8 , in the case of the opposite sides 5 , and the opposite side panels 6 , and are arranged in perpendicular manner to said long sides 10 , in the case of the top grid 3 and bottom grid 4 .
- buffer panels 7 To said frames are associated buffer panels 7 , glued to said frames so to be placed in the interior part of structure 2 of box 1 ; said buffer panels 7 , are composed of sheets made of a material with adequate mechanical resistance to contain and protect the camp equipment packed in box 1 , manufactured, for example, from different kinds of elastomer materials. Said panels 7 can be easily replaced individually in the case of breakage, without having to intervene on the structure 2 , or the remaining panels 7 .
- said opposite sides 5 are connected to said top grid 3 and said bottom grid 4 using male-female engagement means 12 and fixing means 14 .
- Said engagement means 12 are composed of male connecting and centering elements 12 a , and female elements 12 b .
- Said male elements are composed of cylindrical pins 13 a arranged on the sides 5 , in particular on the most external crossbars 9 , at the uprights 8 , and on the opposite side of these uprights 8 and are inserted into said female engagement means 12 b , which are composed of housings 13 b of the bottom grid 4 , and the top grid 3 , made out in correspondence of said pins 12 b on sides 5 .
- Said housings 13 b are provided with circular holes with predetermined size adapted to allow the passage of the cylindrical pins 12 b ; the depth of said housings 13 b is preferably the same as the length of the pins 12 b.
- the fixing means 14 described above include a screw 14 a , a hole 14 b in the base of the housings 13 b , with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the pins 12 b , co-axial with said pin and located on the opposite side compared to the insertion hole for the pin 12 b , a threaded cavity 14 c drilled inside each pin 12 b and coaxial with said pin 12 b , sized so that each pin 12 b can be fixed in its corresponding housing 13 b using a screw 14 a passing through said hole 14 b and screwing into said threaded cavity inside each pin 12 b.
- the two opposite side panels 6 are provided with side fins 15 , said fins 15 being integral part of the uprights 8 of said side panels 6 .
- said fins are generally rectangular in shape, elongated, and completely surround the upright 8 of which they are part.
- said fins are located on the part of side panels 6 towards the exterior of box 1 , protruding in the direction of the corresponding uprights 8 of sides 5 , and resting on said corresponding uprights 8 of sides 5 .
- the top grids 3 and bottom grids 4 are provided with container rims 16 and 17 respectively, located on and forming part of the sections that constitute the respective short sides.
- Said container rims 16 and 17 are positioned on the parts of grids 3 and 4 that face the exterior of the box 1 , on the part of the respective side panels 6 .
- the container rims 16 of the top grid 3 protrude in the direction of the bottom grid 4
- the container rims 17 of the bottom grid 4 protrude in the direction of the upper grid 3 .
- Said container rims 16 and 17 permit simple and rapid insertion of the opposite sides against the grids 3 and 4 and sides 5 , completing the structure 2 of box 1 , and, together with the side fins 15 , they allow stable and safe blocking of side panels 6 against grids 3 and 4 , and against sides 5 .
- FIGS. 8 a , 8 b ands 8 c show the sequence followed for assembling the side panels 6 and the subsequent obtaining of the structurally complete box 1 .
- FIG. 8 a the side panel 6 is made to knock against the sides 5 in proximity of the top grid 3 , and the upper part of said side panel 6 is inserted into the cavity formed between the top grid 3 and the corresponding upper container rim 16 until it lays on said top grid 3 .
- closing systems 26 have been provided (FIG. 1), for example security seals made of a numbered plastic band or made of the traditional lead wire, that is has to be broken to open the box 1 .
- boxes 1 it is possible to stack several boxes 1 (FIGS. 5 a e 5 b ).
- boxes 1 can be stacked three levels high.
- Said metal plates 18 are preferably triangular in shape, more precisely a right-angled isosceles triangle, with the cathetus attached to the long side 10 and to the short side 11 that intersect at the corresponding angle, and with the unattached hypotenuse.
- each bottom grid 4 of said box 1 is provided with support feet 19 .
- the box 1 is preferably provided with two further support feet 28 , located on a crossbar 26 of the bottom grid 4 , parallel to said short sides 11 and linked in central position as regards the long sides 10 .
- Said feet 28 when the box 1 is stacked onto a second box, rest on a crossbar 27 of the top grid of said second box, linked in central position as regards the long sides 10 .
- the bottom grids 4 of the boxes 1 further comprises advantageously a plurality of sections 20 (FIG. 6 b ) of predetermined size associated, preferably welded, to the underside of said bottom grids 4 on the long sides 10 .
- said sections 20 are arranged two for each long side 10 , in parallel and in contact for their total length with said long sides 10 , spaced and extending from the ends of said long sides 10 towards the center of said long sides 10 , in order to create a passage 24 between the respective internal ends of said sections 20 , for the lift truck forks 21 (FIG. 6 a ) from both long sides 10 .
- a passage 25 for said lift truck forks 21 is formed under the respective short sides 11 , delimited only by the support feet 19 (FIG. 6 c ).
- the passages are all the same width as to allow the use of a single lift truck with a single fork.
- the side panels 6 are provided with handles 22 , inserted into screw eyes 23 , attached to the bottom surface 24 of at least one crossbar 9 of said side panels 6 .
- Said handles 22 are preferably forged from a metal rod of predetermined size, bent in four points in order to provide said handles 22 with the characteristic “omega” shape, the feet of the “omega” corresponding to the pins of the handle 22 , inserted into the respective screw eyes 23 .
- These handles are movable and can be moved up to a 90° angle (FIG. 7 b ) between a protruding position for handling purposes, and the rest position that is recessed in the box side so that it is flush with the surface.
- each side panel 6 there are two handles 22 on each side panel 6 , both on the same crossbar 9 , at a predetermined distance from each other, and at a predetermined distance from the uprights 8 on which said crossbar 9 is welded.
- the metal material used for the modular structure 2 of box 1 is steel.
- galvanised steel is the preferable material.
- the long sides 10 of grids 3 and 4 have a length between 210 and 230 centimeters
- the short sides 11 of the grids 3 and 4 have a length between 110 and 130 centimeters
- the uprights 8 of sides 5 and side panels 6 have a length between 200 and 250 centimeters.
- the box results modular, which is that when stored or stacked with other identical boxes, it occupies the exact internal space of larger structures such as a container.
- Boxes particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention have excellent structural resistance permitting the stacking of up to three boxes on top of each other, thus allowing an increased stocking density, obtaining a considerable saving in storage surface.
- the box structure according to the present invention is solid and sturdy, thanks to the use of steel, and on the other hand it is corrosion resistant thanks to the galvanised finish.
- the box 1 is splashing-tight and is practically waterproof; furthermore, said panels ensure a good barrier against splashing, and provide hygienic insulation for the contents against insects and parasites such as woodworm, moths, caterpillars and mould inside the box, without having to resort to chemical and thermal treatments.
- insects and parasites such as woodworm, moths, caterpillars and mould inside the box, without having to resort to chemical and thermal treatments.
- the boxes can be used for all purposes even in damp tropical climates and can also be stocked out of doors.
- boxes for military camp equipment according to the invention offer the advantages of being highly resistant and long-lasting, they can be used repeatedly, they have low maintenance costs, and are easy to assemble, all of which overcome many of the problems associated with the prior art.
- Another important aspect of the present invention is the easy maintenance for rapid and simple replacement of any elements that may be damaged, such as a side panel, with a new element kept in stock as a spare part.
- Said box can furthermore be completely dismantled, allowing its stock and transport with a minimal encumbrance.
- Last but not least advantage of a box particularly for camp equipment according to the invention is the very strong structure that prevents infraction by non-authorized persons.
- a box according to the invention may be suitably equipped with an identification system, thanks to, for example, a metal plate wearing a barcode and respective number or by the application of an electronic “microchip” survey device.
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Box particularly for military camp equipment comprising a metal structure, in turn composed of a top grid, a bottom grid, opposite sides and opposite side panels, that can be transported, stocked and stacked to several levels, and that is resistant to both mechanical stress and to atmospheric agents.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- In its most general aspect, this invention concerns a box particularly for military camp equipment. In particular, this box can be transported and stocked in various environments such as warehouses, ship holds, marine containers, and stocking areas in general, even outdoor, and is composed of a structure that is made up of a bottom grid, a top grid, opposite sides and opposite side panels.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- It is a well-known fact that military camp equipment needs to be transported and stocked in a simple and economical manner.
- Standard sized wooden boxes are currently used to satisfy this need. These boxes possess good mechanical resistance, are easy to assemble, but are expensive to manufacture.
- Cardboard boxes have been employed, light, easy to produce, and much cheaper to manufacture. However they have a limited work life, are not so resistant to wear and tear, and are not environment-friendly; in short, because of these problems, cardboard boxes can generally only be used once because the basic material of which they are made deteriorates rapidly. Moreover they are marked by a poor water resistance, high maintenance costs, need to use straps, belts and the like to ensure staunchness, high disposal costs, high risk of theft of the contents, fast deterioration of the box.
- The problem at the basis of the present invention is that of creating a box particularly for military camp equipment that can solve the drawbacks of the prior art described above.
- These problems are overcome, according to the present invention, by a box particularly for military camp equipment of the specified type, which is characterized in that said structure is metallic.
- Further characteristics and advantages of the box according to the invention will be better shown from the detailed description of an example of realization, made hereinafter with reference to the enclosed drawings, with illustrative and non limiting purpose.
- FIG. 1 shows schematically a perspective view of a box particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention;
- FIG. 2 shows schematically a perspective view and in separated parts of the box in FIG. 1;
- FIGS. 3a and 3 b show schematically a perspective enlarged view of the fixing system for the box sides, respectively in cross section and in perspective;
- FIG. 4 shows schematically a perspective view of the separated parts and a detail of the box;
- FIG. 5 shows schematically a perspective view of the box stacking with another identical box;
- FIG. 5a shows a perspective view of a detail of the stacking system shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 5b shows schematically a detail of the stacking system shown in FIG. 5;
- FIGS. 6a and 6 b and 6 c show schematically the characteristics of the stacking system of two boxes according to the invention;
- FIGS. 7a, 7 b and 7 c show a perspective view of an enlarged detail of the box shown in FIG. 1;
- FIGS. 8a, 8 b, and 8 c show a view of the successive steps of assembly of the box shown in FIG. 1.
- With reference to FIG. 1, with 1 a box particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention and comprising a
metal structure 2 is generally indicated. - Said
metal structure 2, generally in parallelepiped form, is composed in turn (FIG. 2) of atop grid 3, a bottom grid 4,opposite sides 5, andopposite side panels 6. - Said
top grid 3, and bottom grid 4, are rectangular metal frames, as similarly are rectangular metal frames said oppositesides 5, and saidopposite side panels 6. - Said metal frames are generally built from closed sections commercially available; advantageously said sections are square.
- In particular, the
opposite sides 5, and theopposite side panels 6, are comprise at least twouprights 8 each and a plurality ofcrossbars 9 fixed to theuprights 8 by weldings or other known methods. - The
top grid 3 and bottom grid 4 are made of oppositelong sides 10, oppositeshort sides 11 and a plurality ofcrossbars 9, made of the above mentioned sections, said crossbars being fixed to saidlong sides 10 by welding or other known methods. - According to a preferred but non-limiting embodiment, said
crossbars 9, are arranged in perpendicular fashion to saiduprights 8, in the case of theopposite sides 5, and theopposite side panels 6, and are arranged in perpendicular manner to saidlong sides 10, in the case of thetop grid 3 and bottom grid 4. - To said frames are associated
buffer panels 7, glued to said frames so to be placed in the interior part ofstructure 2 ofbox 1; saidbuffer panels 7, are composed of sheets made of a material with adequate mechanical resistance to contain and protect the camp equipment packed inbox 1, manufactured, for example, from different kinds of elastomer materials.Said panels 7 can be easily replaced individually in the case of breakage, without having to intervene on thestructure 2, or theremaining panels 7. - With reference to FIGS. 2, 3a and 3 b, said
opposite sides 5 are connected to saidtop grid 3 and said bottom grid 4 using male-female engagement means 12 and fixing means 14. - Said engagement means12 are composed of male connecting and centering
elements 12 a, andfemale elements 12 b. Said male elements are composed ofcylindrical pins 13 a arranged on thesides 5, in particular on the mostexternal crossbars 9, at theuprights 8, and on the opposite side of theseuprights 8 and are inserted into said female engagement means 12 b, which are composed ofhousings 13 b of the bottom grid 4, and thetop grid 3, made out in correspondence of saidpins 12 b onsides 5. - Said
housings 13 b are provided with circular holes with predetermined size adapted to allow the passage of thecylindrical pins 12 b; the depth of saidhousings 13 b is preferably the same as the length of thepins 12 b. - The fixing means14 described above include a
screw 14 a, ahole 14 b in the base of thehousings 13 b, with a diameter smaller than the diameter of thepins 12 b, co-axial with said pin and located on the opposite side compared to the insertion hole for thepin 12 b, a threadedcavity 14 c drilled inside eachpin 12 b and coaxial with saidpin 12 b, sized so that eachpin 12 b can be fixed in itscorresponding housing 13 b using ascrew 14 a passing through saidhole 14 b and screwing into said threaded cavity inside eachpin 12 b. - According a preferred embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the two
opposite side panels 6, are provided withside fins 15, said fins 15 being integral part of theuprights 8 of saidside panels 6. In particular, said fins are generally rectangular in shape, elongated, and completely surround the upright 8 of which they are part. - Moreover, said fins, are located on the part of
side panels 6 towards the exterior ofbox 1, protruding in the direction of thecorresponding uprights 8 ofsides 5, and resting on saidcorresponding uprights 8 ofsides 5. - Advantageously the
top grids 3 and bottom grids 4 are provided withcontainer rims container rims grids 3 and 4 that face the exterior of thebox 1, on the part of therespective side panels 6. In particular, thecontainer rims 16 of thetop grid 3 protrude in the direction of the bottom grid 4, and vice-versa, thecontainer rims 17 of the bottom grid 4 protrude in the direction of theupper grid 3. - Said
container rims grids 3 and 4 andsides 5, completing thestructure 2 ofbox 1, and, together with theside fins 15, they allow stable and safe blocking ofside panels 6 againstgrids 3 and 4, and againstsides 5. - FIGS. 8a, 8 b ands 8 c show the sequence followed for assembling the
side panels 6 and the subsequent obtaining of the structurallycomplete box 1. - Firstly (FIG. 8a) the
side panel 6 is made to knock against thesides 5 in proximity of thetop grid 3, and the upper part of saidside panel 6 is inserted into the cavity formed between thetop grid 3 and the correspondingupper container rim 16 until it lays on saidtop grid 3. - At this point the
side panel 6 is rotated (FIG. 8b) around its support point on thetop grid 3, that acts as hinge axis, so that the lower part of theside panel 6 is moved nearer to the bottom grid 4 until contact is made between theside panel 6 and thesides 5, using the handles. - When the
side panel 6 is completely supported bysides 5, it is slid downwards (FIG. 8c) until it touches the bottom grid 4 and is housed between thesides 6 and thelower container rim 17 associated with said bottom grid 4. - In order to prevent accidental opening of the box sides,
closing systems 26 have been provided (FIG. 1), for example security seals made of a numbered plastic band or made of the traditional lead wire, that is has to be broken to open thebox 1. - According to one characteristic of the present invention, it is possible to stack several boxes1 (FIGS. 5a e 5 b). In particular, according to a preferred embodiment,
boxes 1 can be stacked three levels high. - This is advantageously obtained thanks to the presence, in correspondence of the four edges of the top grid of said
box 1, offine metal plates 18 fixed to the frame at a predetermined depth at each corner formed by the intersection between thelong sides 10 and to theshort sides 11 of thetop grid 3 of saidbox 1. - Said
metal plates 18 are preferably triangular in shape, more precisely a right-angled isosceles triangle, with the cathetus attached to thelong side 10 and to theshort side 11 that intersect at the corresponding angle, and with the unattached hypotenuse. - Moreover, each bottom grid4 of said
box 1 is provided withsupport feet 19. - Four
feet 19 of the box are positioned on the bottom grid 4 near the intersection between thelong sides 10 and theshort sides 11, at predetermined distances from saidsides metal plates 18 of a box underneath, and against saidlong side 10 and saidshort side 11 that intersect near saidmetal plate 18, blocking each other automatically once stacked. - Furthermore, the
box 1 is preferably provided with twofurther support feet 28, located on acrossbar 26 of the bottom grid 4, parallel to saidshort sides 11 and linked in central position as regards the long sides 10.Said feet 28, when thebox 1 is stacked onto a second box, rest on acrossbar 27 of the top grid of said second box, linked in central position as regards the long sides 10. - The bottom grids4 of the
boxes 1 further comprises advantageously a plurality of sections 20 (FIG. 6b) of predetermined size associated, preferably welded, to the underside of said bottom grids 4 on the long sides 10. - According to the invention, said sections20 are arranged two for each
long side 10, in parallel and in contact for their total length with saidlong sides 10, spaced and extending from the ends of saidlong sides 10 towards the center of saidlong sides 10, in order to create apassage 24 between the respective internal ends of said sections 20, for the lift truck forks 21 (FIG. 6a) from both long sides 10. - In addition, a
passage 25 for saidlift truck forks 21 is formed under the respectiveshort sides 11, delimited only by the support feet 19 (FIG. 6c). - Preferably, the passages are all the same width as to allow the use of a single lift truck with a single fork.
- As shown in FIG. 6a, this results in a
box 1 that can be raised with forks on all four sides, with an improved easiness in handling and stacking. - Advantageously the
side panels 6 are provided withhandles 22, inserted intoscrew eyes 23, attached to thebottom surface 24 of at least onecrossbar 9 of saidside panels 6. - Said handles22 are preferably forged from a metal rod of predetermined size, bent in four points in order to provide said
handles 22 with the characteristic “omega” shape, the feet of the “omega” corresponding to the pins of thehandle 22, inserted into therespective screw eyes 23. - These handles are movable and can be moved up to a 90° angle (FIG. 7b) between a protruding position for handling purposes, and the rest position that is recessed in the box side so that it is flush with the surface.
- According to a preferred embodiment, there are two
handles 22 on eachside panel 6, both on thesame crossbar 9, at a predetermined distance from each other, and at a predetermined distance from theuprights 8 on which saidcrossbar 9 is welded. - Thanks to the presence of said handles22, it is possible to handle the
side panels 6 easily during assembly operations. - According to a preferred embodiment, the metal material used for the
modular structure 2 ofbox 1 is steel. In particular, galvanised steel is the preferable material. - According to a preferred form of embodiment, the
long sides 10 ofgrids 3 and 4 have a length between 210 and 230 centimeters, and theshort sides 11 of thegrids 3 and 4 have a length between 110 and 130 centimeters, while theuprights 8 ofsides 5 andside panels 6 have a length between 200 and 250 centimeters. - In this manner, the box results modular, which is that when stored or stacked with other identical boxes, it occupies the exact internal space of larger structures such as a container.
- Boxes particularly for military camp equipment according to the present invention have excellent structural resistance permitting the stacking of up to three boxes on top of each other, thus allowing an increased stocking density, obtaining a considerable saving in storage surface.
- The use of sections for assembling of the parts of the structure of the boxes permits an easy, rapid and economical construction of the boxes thereof.
- Moreover, on one hand the box structure according to the present invention is solid and sturdy, thanks to the use of steel, and on the other hand it is corrosion resistant thanks to the galvanised finish.
- Thanks to the buffer panels in elastomer material, the
box 1 is splashing-tight and is practically waterproof; furthermore, said panels ensure a good barrier against splashing, and provide hygienic insulation for the contents against insects and parasites such as woodworm, moths, caterpillars and mould inside the box, without having to resort to chemical and thermal treatments. This means the boxes can be used for all purposes even in damp tropical climates and can also be stocked out of doors. - Moreover, the use of elastomer guarantees good heat resistance qualities, and this aspect places the boxes according to the invention in an avant-guard position from the point of view of safety and accidents.
- Therefore, for the reasons listed previously, boxes for military camp equipment according to the invention offer the advantages of being highly resistant and long-lasting, they can be used repeatedly, they have low maintenance costs, and are easy to assemble, all of which overcome many of the problems associated with the prior art.
- In addition, another important aspect of the present invention is the easy maintenance for rapid and simple replacement of any elements that may be damaged, such as a side panel, with a new element kept in stock as a spare part. Said box can furthermore be completely dismantled, allowing its stock and transport with a minimal encumbrance.
- Moreover, because of the predetermined size described above, and to the forcibility on four sides, it is possible to easily load up to eleven boxes inside a transport container.
- Last but not least advantage of a box particularly for camp equipment according to the invention, is the very strong structure that prevents infraction by non-authorized persons.
- Still further, a box according to the invention may be suitably equipped with an identification system, thanks to, for example, a metal plate wearing a barcode and respective number or by the application of an electronic “microchip” survey device.
- The finding thus conceived is susceptible to further variants and modifications to satisfy all types of specific or different needs, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the finding itself, as defined by the following claims.
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1. A box particularly for military camp equipment comprising a structure, in turn comprising a top grid, a bottom grid, opposite sides and opposite side panels, characterized in that said structure is made of metal.
2. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 1 , characterized in that said top grid and said bottom grid are rectangular metal frames.
3. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 1 , characterized in that said opposite sides are rectangular metal frames.
4. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 1 , characterized in that said opposite side panels are rectangular metal frames.
5. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to previous claims characterized in that said metal frames are composed of at least one metal section.
6. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 5 , characterized in that the material constituting said metal frames is steel.
7. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 6 , characterized in that the steel constituting said metal frames is galvanised.
8. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said top grid and bottom grid said sides and said side panels are respectively associated with at least one buffer panel.
9. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 8 , characterized in that said buffer panel is a sheet of material that possesses an adequate mechanical resistance for containing and protecting the camp equipment contained in box 1.
10. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 9 , characterized in that said buffer panel is a sheet of elastomer material.
11. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 8 , characterized in that said buffer panel is glued to the respective frame with which it is associated.
12. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 11 , characterized in that said buffer panel is positioned inside the structure of the box.
13. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that it includes engagement means and fixing means between said opposite sides, and said top grid and bottom grid.
14. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 13 , characterized in that said engagement means comprises cylindrical pins and housings.
15. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 14 , characterized in that it comprises screws for fixing said top grids and bottom grids to said opposite sides.
16. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said side panels are provided with side fins.
17. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 16 , characterized in that said side fins have an elongated rectangular shape and are part of the uprights of said side panels.
18. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said top grid is provided with container rims.
19. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said bottom grid is provided with container rims.
20. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said bottom grid is provided with support feet.
21. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 20 , characterized in that a fine metal plate is fixed at each corner formed by the intersection of a long side and a short side of the top grid, attached to said sides and to form a housing to insert the support foot of the bottom of a stacked box.
22. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 21 , characterized in that said fine metal plate has a right-angled isosceles triangle shape.
23. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said bottom grid comprises a plurality of sections attached to the underside of the grid to form passages for inserting lift truck forks.
24. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said side panels are provided with handles.
25. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 7 , characterized in that said top grid and bottom grid comprise two long sides and two short sides, said sides comprising at least two uprights and said side panels comprising at least two uprights.
26. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 25 , characterized in that said long sides have a length between 210 and 230 centimeters, and said short sides have a length between 110 and 130 centimeters, said uprights have a length between 200 and 250 centimeters.
27. The box particularly for military camp equipment according to claim 1 , characterized in that it further comprises an identification system such as a metal plate wearing a barcode and respective number and/or an electronic “microchip” survey device.
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