Collapsible container for transport and storage of goods

US7175040B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Arca Systems AG · SE

Inventors

• Reinhard Lorenz · Uelsen, DE
• Axel Sommer · Tacoma, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 28, 2003
• Grant date: Feb 13, 2007
• Expiry date: May 28, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D11/184
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Collapsible container which includes a carrying base part, a plurality of collapsible side walls and a lid. A first and second side wall are movably attached to an upper frame member via upper hinge members. The first and second side walls are further parted into each an upper and lower section via a vertical folding line. An upper edge of a third and fourth side wall are each provided with at least one locking lip limiting the outwards movement of the third and fourth side walls by interacting with an inner edge of the upper frame member. The lid is provided with an inner rim which is interacting with the inner edge and with the locking lips thereby limiting inward movement of the third and fourth side walls while the lid is arranged on the collapsible container.