Multi-level stacking container
US7017745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D21/062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a container comprising a base configured to vertically support at least one object, a pair of opposed sidewalls projecting above the base and configured to retain the at least one vertically supported object on the base, each of the sidewalls having a top surface, an exterior surface, and a receptacle, wherein the exterior surface merges with the top surface to define an upper exterior edge, and wherein the exterior surface further merges with the receptacle to define a receptacle edge, and a support member pivotally mounted within the receptacles to facilitate pivotal movement of the support member relative to each of the sidewalls, the support member being configured to support a second identical container, wherein the upper exterior edge and the receptacle edge of at least one of the opposed sidewalls are configured to simultaneously oppose the support member during at least a portion of the pivotal movement such that the clearance between the support member and the upper edge is greater than the clearance between the support member and the receptacle.The present invention provides a container comprising a base configured to vertically support at l…
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