Interlocking crate and shipping container system
US8893889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00711
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shipping container system comprises a bottom panel, a plurality of side panels, and a top panel, each with interlocking features. The side panels interlock with the bottom panel to assemble a self-supporting shipping container. A plurality of horizontally oriented slots are formed in an opposing pair of the side panels, and arranged at different heights between the bottom panel and a top edge of the side panels. A cross member is positioned at a selected height by insertion into an opposing pair of the slots, in order to restrain one or more shipping units against vertical motion inside the shipping container. The top panel interlocks with the side panels to cover the shipping container, and is spaced above the plurality of shipping units at a clearance maintained by the cross member.
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