Patents Assigned to K. Hartwall Oy Ab
  • Patent number: 11767046
    Abstract: A novel logistics system is disclosed involving a roll container (100) with a base (110) and two elongated supports (120) that are supported by the base (110). The supports each have a plurality of individual slots (122) provided in a spaced apart configuration along the supports (120) for receiving a tab (133, 134) of a respective plurality of shelves (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The roll container may further include a folding mechanism between the base and the supports for turning the supports between an operational state and a folded state. In the operational state of the roll container the supports extend transversally in respect to the base. In the folded state of the roll container the supports extend parallel to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Janne Kontuniemi, Jack Grönholm, Jussi Raninen
  • Patent number: 11505228
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a novel caster assembly for a roll container (1000). The caster assembly has a caster (410) with a fork (411) as well as a pin (414). The pin (414) may be repeatedly attached to and removed from the fork (411) so as to attach the chassis (100) of the roll container (1000) to the fork (411). The pin (414) also acts as the hinge pin of a pivotable side wall (200) of said roll container (1000).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Jussi Raninen, Mikko Järvi, Juha Kosonen
  • Patent number: 11498599
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a novel chassis (100) for a roll container (1000). The chassis (100) features a first arm (121), a second arm (122), and a crossmember (110) for connecting the first arm (121) to the second arm (122) so as to form the chassis (100). The crossmember (110) is formed to be less resistant to mechanical strain than that of the first and second arm (121, 122). The crossmember (110) is such that it can be repeatedly attached to and detached from the first and second arm (121, 122).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventor: Jack Grönholm
  • Publication number: 20210394807
    Abstract: A novel logistics system is disclosed involving a roll container (100) with a base (110) and two elongated supports (120) that are supported by the base (110). The supports each have a plurality of individual slots (122) provided in a spaced apart configuration along the supports (120) for receiving a tab (133, 134) of a respective plurality of shelves (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The roll container may further include a folding mechanism between the base and the supports for turning the supports between an operational state and a folded state. In the operational state of the roll container the supports extend transversally in respect to the base. In the folded state of the roll container the supports extend parallel to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Janne KONTUNIEMI, Jack GRÖNHOLM, Jussi RANINEN
  • Patent number: 10808440
    Abstract: A safe and user-friendly door, especially for logistics containers, which preferably includes a quadrilateral frame, defining the perimeter for the door. A latch is provided movably to the frame so as to be manipulated between a locking state, in which at least a distal portion of the latch protrudes outside the perimeter, and a released state, in which the distal portion is flush with or inside the perimeter. The frame also preferably includes a diagonal guide, which is configured to guide the latch between the locking state and the released state by allowing deviation of the latch along a path diagonal to the quadrilateral shape of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Markku Tiilikainen, Mikko Järvi
  • Patent number: 10364065
    Abstract: A logistics system, adaptor pallet and load carrier are proposed for transporting many load carriers at once. The novel logistics system includes at least one load carrier and an adaptor pallet for receiving a plurality of such load carriers. The adaptor pallet includes a detent, which has a deployed configuration, in which the detent is configured to prevent lateral movement of the at least one load carrier, and a released configuration, in which the detent is configured to allow lateral movement of the at least one load carrier. The logistics system also includes a locking interface having a first counterpart fixed to the adaptor pallet and a second counterpart provided to the at least one load carrier. The first and second counterpart have been configured to engage each other, when the at least one load carrier is in the transporting position on the adaptor pallet so as to prevent rotation movement of the at least one load carrier in respect to the adaptor pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Jussi Raninen, Mikko Jarvi
  • Publication number: 20180119464
    Abstract: A novel proposition is herein presented for providing a safe and user-friendly door especially for logistics containers. The door includes a quadrilateral frame, which defining the perimeter for the door. A latch is provided movably to the frame so as to be manipulated between a locking state, in which at least a distal portion of the latch protrudes outside said perimeter, and a released state, in which the distal portion is flush with or inside said perimeter. The frame also includes a diagonal guide, which is configured to guide the latch between the locking state and the released state by allowing deviation of the latch along a path diagonal to the quadrilateral shape of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Markku Tiilikainen, Mikko Järvi
  • Publication number: 20180093796
    Abstract: A logistics system, adaptor pallet and load carrier are proposed for transporting many load carriers at once. The novel logistics system (100) includes at least one load carrier (20) and an adaptor pallet (10) for receiving a plurality of such load carriers (20). The adaptor pallet (10) includes a detent (13), which has a deployed configuration, in which the detent (13) is configured to prevent lateral movement of the at least one load carrier (20), and a released configuration, in which the detent (13) is configured to allow lateral movement of the at least one load carrier (20). The logistics system (100) also includes a locking interface having a first counterpart (15) fixed to the adaptor pallet (10) and a second counterpart (23) provided to the at least one load carrier (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Jussi Raninen, Mikko Jarvi
  • Publication number: 20170361982
    Abstract: The present invention relates to storage and display device comprising a base wall and a side wall that are connected together and operable to move between a folded and an expanded configuration, the expanded configuration defining an interior region for the storage of product between the side wall and the base wall, and the side wall and the base wall are arranged to provide a top opening and a side opening to the interior region. The device comprises at least one locking arm arrangement comprising a pair of connected locking arms each having a side wall engaging locking surface and together operable to move between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration in the expanded configuration of the device. The locking arm arrangement strengthens and provides considerable stability and rigidity to the device in the expanded configuration by preventing sideways movement or wobble of the side wall when of the device in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Kelly
  • Publication number: 20170349013
    Abstract: The present invention provides a tow bar assembly, which may be retrofitted to a dolly while maintaining convenient space saving properties of permanently fitted tow bars. The novel tow bar assembly includes a tow bar, a shaft and a biasing member, such as a spring, biasing the tow bar towards an upright orientation about an axis of revolution. The shaft has a first end and a second end, which opposes the first end. The shaft connects the tow bar to the dolly from the ends so as to provide rotation of the tow bar in respect to the dolly about the axis of revolution. The shaft features an inner cavity, which extends along the axis of revolution. The biasing member is arranged into the cavity of the shaft and rotationally secured thereto. The shaft also features a first end plug at the first end of the shaft for enclosing the biasing member to the cavity. The first end plug rotationally locks the biasing member to the dolly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventor: Jack Grönholm
  • Patent number: 9655448
    Abstract: An accessory shelf for a roll container. The shelf includes a pivoting mechanism provided to the first end of the shelf for pivoting the shelf relative to to a frame profile of a first wall of the roll container between a horizontal load carrying configuration and a vertical folding configuration. Included in the shelf is a locking mechanism provided to the second end of the shelf to rest the shelf in a load carrying orientation against a second wall of the roll container. The locking mechanism is configured to engage a horizontal element of the first wall to suspend the shelf from the horizontal element when the shelf is in the vertical folding configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Markku Tiilikainen, Jussi Raninen
  • Patent number: 9573421
    Abstract: A dolly comprising a chassis, a castor having a fork and a wheel rotatably mounted to the fork, and a fastener for fixing the fork of the castor to the chassis of the dolly. The fastener comprises a head which is shaped to the peripheral shape of the wheel of the castor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Markku Tiilikainen, Jack Grönholm
  • Patent number: 9463675
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved dolly which is not only effective in terms of return logistics but also simple in design and easy to use. The novel dolly includes a chassis, which has an upper side with a load carrying surface, and an opposing underside. The dolly also includes a tow bar, which is arranged slidably to the underside of the chassis via a pivoting mechanism, which is configured to pivot the tow bar about a horizontal axis. The chassis of the dolly includes a corresponding hitch, which allows pivoting action about a vertical axis between the tow bar and the hitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Eero Korhonen, Jack Gronholm, Petri Piirainen, Juha Makela
  • Patent number: 9334079
    Abstract: A crate module which includes a quadrilateral tray portion with a load carrying side and an opposing side. The tray portion is delimited by four successively connected peripheral edges and has form fitting elements. The crate module also includes four side panels each of which have a proximal end, from which the side panel is pivotably connected to a respective peripheral edge, and a distal end having a counterpart form fitting element which is configured to cooperate with a corresponding form fitting element of the tray portion of a similar logistics crate in a superposed configuration. At least one of the side panels is pivotably connected to the respective peripheral edge on said opposing side of the tray portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventors: Johan Lindstrom, Juha Kosonen, Herrick Ramberg
  • Patent number: D793774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: K. Hartwall OY AB
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Kelly
  • Patent number: D904719
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignees: K. HARTWALL OY AB, CONTAINER CENTRALEN A/S
    Inventor: Johan Lindström
  • Patent number: D939944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: K. Hartwall Oy Ab, CC European Retail A/S
    Inventor: Johan Lindström
  • Patent number: D964685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy AB
    Inventors: Jack Grönholm, Jussi Raninen
  • Patent number: D995025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy Ab
    Inventor: Peter Linney
  • Patent number: D1004897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: K. HARTWALL OY AB
    Inventor: Johan Lindström