Patent · US Expired

Wrap around hinged end cap for packaging a computer system

US6092651A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1999
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 4, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/113
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sheet of material having a first layer of a first density is patterned to include a main body having a plurality of sides and a side member pivotably attached to the main body adjacent at least one side thereof. At least one relief is formed in the main body for decoupling a portion of the main body from the respective side member. The reliefs permit the side member to move relative to the decoupled portion of the main body in a direction generally perpendicular to the respective side of the main body. The sheet of material may further include a second layer of a second density, different than the first density. The second layer is patterned to form a hinge between the main body and each respective side member to enable each side member to be pivotable relative to the main body.

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