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Bulk container with angled side wall to base installation

US8727158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2519/00975
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible bin container having a base portion and side walls hingedly connected to the base portion. At least one of the side walls includes an integrally formed hinge lug having a first generally cylindrical portion and a second flat angled portion. The base portion includes a corresponding hinge slot having an opening configured to receive the hinge lug only when the side wall is positioned at a first angle with respect to a horizontal surface.

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