Five-piece container having foldable side pieces
US5515987A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D11/1833
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A five-piece plastic container for carrying items, such as fruits and vegetables, comprises a bottom piece and four side pieces; each side edge of the bottom piece includes a series of horizontally spaced recessed areas and a horizontally extending integrally formed hinge traversing the recessed area. Each lower edge of the side pieces includes a series of horizontally spaced extensions defining a C-shaped profile which is adapted to be received within a corresponding one of the recessed areas for the assembly of the side pieces to the bottom piece. The profile is configured to enable a snap engagement and disengagement with and from the hinges, allowing the side pieces to be moved between an outward foldback position, an erected position and an inwardly folded position. The disclosure also describes a seven-piece container.
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