Stacking configuration for container for frangible items
US8844721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for receiving frangible items comprises a sheet of polymer formed into a base portion having a plurality of item-receiving cavities for supporting frangible items. The item-receiving cavities have a frustoconical portion having a generally frustoconical geometry. A cover portion has an item-covering concavity for covering the frangible items. A first hinge is between a first longitudinal edge of the base portion and the cover portion for rotating the cover portion onto the base portion to hold the frangible items captive in the item receiving cavities. A hollow bridge spans between at least two adjacent item-receiving cavities of the container, a bottom edge of the hollow bridge being lower than a midheight of the frustoconical portion of the item-receiving cavities.
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