Bulk cone container
US4349571A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1978 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/62
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bulk package for stacked and nested ice cream cones is provided for transporting and dispensing the cones in which a plurality of folded foam sandwich structures each defining a row of cells holding one cone stack to a cell are inserted into an outer container to form a matrix of cells therein. In one embodiment, the sandwich structures and the outer container are sized such that a forced fit is developed between them to cause the cells to close down on and immobilize the stacked cones. The outer container is split open on two opposed sides at the point of use of the cones to relieve the forced fit and permit vending of the cones from the cells by gripping individual cone apices. The outer container is provided with an easy to split sidewall structure, if desired. In another embodiment the force fit is secured by comb-shaped clamps which close down the cells. Spacers are provided in both embodiments to hold the plastic sandwich structures in place when a lid is placed on the outer container.
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