Stackable and collapsible crate

US10227162B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Clark Evan Davis · Genola, US
• Paul Schmidt · Provo, US
• Damian Pacheco · Provo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 21, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 12, 2019
• Expiry date: Sep 21, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47B2230/0092
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A stackable wooden crate that can be assembled and disassembled without tools, and stored flat is provided. The crate may include: two sides with box joint tabs, two sides with matching box joint recesses, a bottom, and a lid. The sides may come together at box joints held together with strap binding that stretches tight when the sides are folded 90 degrees to each other. A modified strap binding on one corner of the box is held tight via a tensioner buckle. The bottom is held captive by the four sides. The lid rests between four tabs that extend upward out of all four sides. When the lid is removed, multiple crates can be stacked, the upper crate held in place by the lower crate's four tabs which interface with recesses on the bottom of the upper crate.