[go: up one dir, main page]

WO1992002901A1 - Boite de scrutin pliable - Google Patents

Boite de scrutin pliable Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO1992002901A1
WO1992002901A1 PCT/GB1991/001298 GB9101298W WO9202901A1 WO 1992002901 A1 WO1992002901 A1 WO 1992002901A1 GB 9101298 W GB9101298 W GB 9101298W WO 9202901 A1 WO9202901 A1 WO 9202901A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
ballot box
walls
lid
ballot
box
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/GB1991/001298
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Richard George Plumb
Margaret Louise Plumb
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
BALLOT SERVICES Ltd
Original Assignee
BALLOT SERVICES Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by BALLOT SERVICES Ltd filed Critical BALLOT SERVICES Ltd
Priority to DE69119075T priority Critical patent/DE69119075T2/de
Priority to EP91914267A priority patent/EP0542821B1/fr
Publication of WO1992002901A1 publication Critical patent/WO1992002901A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C13/00—Voting apparatus
    • G07C13/02—Ballot boxes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0018—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C7/0036—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes

Definitions

  • This invention relates to collapsible ballot boxes.
  • Conventional ballot boxes are formed from metal and are provided with a hinged lid in which there is a slot for allowing ballot papers to be inserted.
  • the size of a ballot box is determined by the maximum number of ballot papers which it would be required to receive. Since ballot boxes are in use for only a very limited amount of time, there is a significant problem associated with their storage. This problem is paricularly acute in the case of democratic societies, such as trade unions, which are required by their constitutions to hold ballots as part of their decision making process. Such societies are often of limited means and the space required to store a suitable number of ballot boxes can be a drain on resources, resulting from increased property rental charges etc..
  • the volume of space occupied by ballot boxes also makes it commercially unrewarding for a firm to provide a ballot box rental service.
  • the cost of suitable warehousing would result in the rental charges being higher than the market could stand.
  • Furthermore the weight of conventional ballot boxes can present transport problems.
  • Collapsible boxes are known but these are generally for packaging purposes and therefore not suitable for use as ballot boxes as they are not constructed in a way that would enable them to provide the required level of security.
  • Canadian Patent No.1118734 disclosed a disposable ballot box constructed of pape board which can be assembled from a flat condition into an erected condition. This box however is only intended to be used once and discarded after use so it is intentionally not of a very rugged construction. Neither does it provide a particularly high level of security.
  • the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a re-usable ballot box which is rugged and secure in construction, which can be stored in a flat planar condition but erected when required for use and which can be used repeatedly.
  • the present invention provides a re-usable ballot box having walls, base and a lid and is characterised in that said walls, base and lid are provided by a flexible bag-like outer member, reinforcing means being associated with said walls so as to be rearrangable from a collapsed position into an erected position to maintain the ballot box in its erected configuration.
  • the reinforcing means preferably comprises a rigid panel associated with each wall of the ballot box.
  • the panels may be solid or be in the form of latices.
  • a zip fastener may be employed to maintain the integrity of the ballot box in its erect condition, such that when the zip fastener is undone the ballot box may be collapsed.
  • other fastening means such as Velcro could be substituted for the zip.
  • a method of collapsing a re-usable ballot box including first, second and third walls, comprising displacing the first and second walls such that they lie parallel to the third wall.
  • the method according to the present invention comprises the steps of releasing a closure member, displacing a reinforcing member such that a fourth ballot box wall becomes flaccid, displacing said first wall such that it lies parallel to said third wall, deforming said fourth wall such that said second wall lies parallel to said first wall.
  • Figure 1 shows a re-usable ballot box according to the present invention in its erect condition
  • Figure 2 shows the re-usable ballot box of Figure 1 in its collapsed condition
  • Figures 3 to 5 show a re-usable ballot box according to the present invention at stages in its disassembly intermediate those shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the re-usable ballot box 1 in its erect condition is in the form of a hollow cuboid, having six walls including a front wall 2, a rear wall 3, first and second side walls 4,5, a base 6 and a lid 7, and formed from flexible sheet material, such as a synthetic-fibre textile.
  • the ballot box maintains its erected shape by. the incorporation of reinforcing members associated with respective walls of the box.
  • An open box-like lower portion 8 is formed by five walls 2,3,4,5,6 of the cube and is joined along the upper margin 3a of the rear wall 3 to the rear margin 7a of the closure member, or lid, 7.
  • the lid 7 covers the entire opening of the lower portion 8 and is maintained in that position by fastening means such as a first zip 9 which unites the three free margins of the lid 7 with respective upper margins of the side walls 4,5 and the front wall 2.
  • the first zip 9 includes two sliding tabs 10,11 which are arranged so that each can be used to fasten a portion of the first zip 9.
  • the tabs 10,11 are adjacent each other and can be coupled by means of a padlock which can be passed through holes 10a,11a provided in the tabs 10,11.
  • the re-usable ballot box 1 is dimensioned such that, when considered in its erect state, its height is no greater than the distance separating the front and rear walls 2,3.
  • the lid 7 is provided with a slit 12 through which ballot papers may be inserted.
  • the slit 12 is also closable by fastening means such as a second zip 13.
  • the zip 13 is provided with a pair of sliding tabs 14,15 which may be padlocked together, in the same manner as the sliding tabs 10,11 of the first zip 9.
  • a transparent plastics window 16 is located on the outer surface of the front wall of the ballot box 1, behind which a card may be placed. Such a card may carry information concerning the location of the ballot box. Additionally, a legend such as "BALLOT BOX" may be imprinted on the top surface of the ballot box.
  • the re-usable ballot box 1 is maintained in its collapsed, i.e. folded, condition by means of a pair of press studs 18.
  • FIG. 3 shows the re-usable ballot box 1 with the lid 7 open and folded back.
  • reinforcing means in the form of three fixed reinforcing members 19, associated with the base 6, the rear wall 3 and the front wall 2 respectively.
  • Fourth and fifth reinforcing members 20,21 are associated with respective side walls 4,5.
  • Fourth reinforcing member 20 is hingebly mounted in a corner defined by the intersection of the front wall 2 and the first side wall 4 and reinforcing member 21 in the corner defined by the intersection of the rear wall 3 and the second side wall 5.
  • the reinforcing members are formed from cardboard, though they could equally well be formed from a light metal such as aluminium.r"
  • the reinforcing member 22 associated with the lid 7 is of reduced area in order to allow the lid to wrap partially around the rest of the ballot box 1, when it is in its collapsed condition.
  • a method* of collapsing the re-usable ballot box 1, shown in Figure 1, will now be described.
  • the first zip 9 is undone and the iid 7 folded back. This allows any ballot papers within the ballot box 1 to be removed.
  • the hingebly mounted reinforcing members 20,21 can then be displaced about their hinges so that they lie flat against the front and rear walls 2,3 respectively.
  • the front wall 2 is folded into the lower portion 8 and comes to rest overlying the base 6.
  • the side walls 4,5 have been folded in on themselves by this action to form the illustrated triangular end shapes. Inward pressure applied to the side walls 4,5 will now cause the back wall 3 to fold down onto the front wall 2, as shown in Figure 5.
  • the lid 7 can now be wrapped around the open end 23 of the collapsed ballot box 1 and its free end restrained by means of the press stud portions 18a cooperating with complementary structures on the outer surface of the base.
  • the re-usable ballot box of the present invention has a number of advantages over conventional ballot boxes. Its reduced wieght and size mean that it is readily transportable. The nature of its construction means that it is durable, i.e. it will not rust nor is there any paint to peel, and it can conveniently be produced in a wide range of colours etc. suitable for diverse applications. It also has the advantage over known disposable ballot boxes that it can be reused and provides greater security due to the combination of the flexible outer bag-like member and the collapsible reinforcing panels associated therewith. With the known disposable cardboard ballot box, access to the contents of the box can easily be achieved.

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Cartons (AREA)
  • Bag Frames (AREA)

Abstract

Boîte de scrutin (1) pliable et réutilisable qui comporte un élément extérieur souple, semblable à un sac, formant les parois (2, 3, 4, 5), la base (6) et le couvercle (7) de la boîte. Les parois comprennent des panneaux de renforcement (19, 20, 21). Les panneaux latéraux (20, 21) sont reliés par une fixation formant charmière à l'élément semblable à un sac et peuvent se plier contre les parois avant et arrière (2, 3) pour permettre de replier la boîte. L'élément semblable à un sac est de préférence fabriqué en matériau de fibres synthétiques et le couvercle (7) est fixé de façon détachable aux parois latérales (2, 3, 4, 5) au moyen d'une fermeture éclair (9). Le couvercle comprend également une fente (12) fermée par une fermeture éclair (13).
PCT/GB1991/001298 1990-08-09 1991-07-31 Boite de scrutin pliable Ceased WO1992002901A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE69119075T DE69119075T2 (de) 1990-08-09 1991-07-31 Zusammenfaltbare wahlurne
EP91914267A EP0542821B1 (fr) 1990-08-09 1991-07-31 Boite de scrutin pliable

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9017492A GB2246759B (en) 1990-08-09 1990-08-09 Collapsible ballot box
GB9017492.1 1990-08-09

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO1992002901A1 true WO1992002901A1 (fr) 1992-02-20

Family

ID=10680414

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB1991/001298 Ceased WO1992002901A1 (fr) 1990-08-09 1991-07-31 Boite de scrutin pliable

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0542821B1 (fr)
DE (1) DE69119075T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2089223T3 (fr)
GB (1) GB2246759B (fr)
WO (1) WO1992002901A1 (fr)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008117153A1 (fr) * 2007-03-23 2008-10-02 Itw Limited Urne

Families Citing this family (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES1050321Y (es) * 2001-07-16 2002-07-16 Akril Art S L Caja o urna totalmente desarmable para montar y desmontar sin tornillos, ni elementos y/o herrajes accesorios ni herramientas.
US7273139B2 (en) * 2004-08-10 2007-09-25 A Rifken Co Collapsible, wheeled security luggage
US11751648B2 (en) 2020-05-22 2023-09-12 A Wood Products LLC Collapsible travel case
DE102021113829B3 (de) 2021-05-28 2022-07-28 Hey Circle GmbH Faltbarer Transportbehälter
LU500218B1 (de) 2021-05-28 2022-11-28 Hey Circle Gmbh I G Faltbarer Transportbehälter
LU500217B1 (de) 2021-05-28 2022-11-28 Hey Circle Gmbh I G Faltbarer Transportbehälter

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1673769A (en) * 1928-06-12 Collapsible ballqt box
FR1045451A (fr) * 1951-11-26 1953-11-26 Cartable pouvant être transformé en sac de voyage
FR1174502A (fr) * 1957-05-03 1959-03-12 Perfectionnement aux valises souples
FR1315104A (fr) * 1961-12-04 1963-01-18 Valise
US4160496A (en) * 1977-05-10 1979-07-10 Knight Kenneth R Foldable hand baggage
CA1118734A (fr) * 1981-02-16 1982-02-23 Professional Packaging Limited Boite de scrutin

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3822037A (en) * 1972-02-14 1974-07-02 Dalpak Corp Compactor bag and method of manufacture
GB1346887A (en) * 1972-12-07 1974-02-13 Jones L H A Plastics packaging
GB1462192A (en) * 1973-05-18 1977-01-19 Grounds A F Blow-moulded plastics containers
GB1468345A (en) * 1974-05-15 1977-03-23 Learoyd Paper Mills Ltd Container for merchandise
US3963165A (en) * 1974-12-24 1976-06-15 Jan Hughes Scored blank to be folded into disposable savings bank
GB2066772A (en) * 1980-01-09 1981-07-15 Stonehaven Packaging Products Bag with stiffening insert
US4622693A (en) * 1985-04-22 1986-11-11 Cvp Systems, Inc. Collapsible bag and liner combination
FR2589269B1 (fr) * 1985-10-29 1988-01-08 Doublet Festitub Sa Urne electorale

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1673769A (en) * 1928-06-12 Collapsible ballqt box
FR1045451A (fr) * 1951-11-26 1953-11-26 Cartable pouvant être transformé en sac de voyage
FR1174502A (fr) * 1957-05-03 1959-03-12 Perfectionnement aux valises souples
FR1315104A (fr) * 1961-12-04 1963-01-18 Valise
US4160496A (en) * 1977-05-10 1979-07-10 Knight Kenneth R Foldable hand baggage
CA1118734A (fr) * 1981-02-16 1982-02-23 Professional Packaging Limited Boite de scrutin

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008117153A1 (fr) * 2007-03-23 2008-10-02 Itw Limited Urne

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB2246759A (en) 1992-02-12
EP0542821B1 (fr) 1996-04-24
GB9017492D0 (en) 1990-09-26
GB2246759B (en) 1994-08-31
EP0542821A1 (fr) 1993-05-26
DE69119075T2 (de) 1996-09-12
ES2089223T3 (es) 1996-10-01
DE69119075D1 (de) 1996-05-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
USRE46563E1 (en) Foldable box
US4569564A (en) Compact portable voting booth
US5918743A (en) Reusable container
US5772029A (en) Foldable document file with an adjustable volume
US4201330A (en) Hinged cover container with hand hole lock
CA2185285C (fr) Methode de nettoyage d'un recipient repliable et reutilisable
EP0542821B1 (fr) Boite de scrutin pliable
US6296128B1 (en) Storage device
US3321259A (en) Multi-compartment roll file
KR200323165Y1 (ko) 절첩식 박스
US4842189A (en) Self-supporting storage container
US20010050306A1 (en) Folding ballot box
CA2613633C (fr) Appareil et methode pour poignees integrees a des contenants de produits
JP3052223B2 (ja) ゴミ箱
WO2008117153A1 (fr) Urne
JP3059671U (ja) カルテ、レントゲンフィルム等整理保管用箱
WO2001066422A1 (fr) Conteneur reutilisable servant a emballer
GB2362635A (en) Collapsible boxes
KR100569111B1 (ko) 가방겸용 포장상자
GB2247004A (en) Collapsible container assembly
WO2001068457A1 (fr) Boite en carton pliante, procede et decoupe de fabrication associes
JPS581473Y2 (ja) 陳列台兼用移送保管箱
EP0773170A1 (fr) Conteneur
KR19980702695A (ko) 중량이 큰 시트 재료의 롤을 위한 재사용 가능 크레이트
GB2452727A (en) Collapsible, stackable, cardboard container, with closure fastening means

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): CA US

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IT LU NL SE

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 1991914267

Country of ref document: EP

WWP Wipo information: published in national office

Ref document number: 1991914267

Country of ref document: EP

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: CA

WWG Wipo information: grant in national office

Ref document number: 1991914267

Country of ref document: EP