Logistics crate module and method of transporting goods
US9334079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/005
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crate module which includes a quadrilateral tray portion with a load carrying side and an opposing side. The tray portion is delimited by four successively connected peripheral edges and has form fitting elements. The crate module also includes four side panels each of which have a proximal end, from which the side panel is pivotably connected to a respective peripheral edge, and a distal end having a counterpart form fitting element which is configured to cooperate with a corresponding form fitting element of the tray portion of a similar logistics crate in a superposed configuration. At least one of the side panels is pivotably connected to the respective peripheral edge on said opposing side of the tray portion.
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