Multi-level stacking/nesting tray
US7320405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D21/046
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel container (20) for transport or storage of products such as bread, buns, or other goods. In one embodiment, there is provided a nestable container with a base (24) and sidewalls (28, 32) that can be stacked in two positions for different products and can be nested when empty for compact storage. The container has levered positions for lifting out of each stacking position and into a corresponding sliding position. The sliding positions can be used to offset the container or containers from the stack and reduce the strain on the operator when lifting for destacking. Alternatively, the container can slide in the opposite direction for stacking in either position. Thus the operator can set the container down, offset from the stack, in the sliding position and slide into stacking position. Back strain can be reduced during stacking and destacking as the operator does not have to extend or lean over the stack to pick up or set down the containers.
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