Reinforced container for large objects

A reinforced container for use in shipping a large object comprising:

• a framework defining a space for receiving said object, said framework comprising a bottom latticework for supporting said object, a top latticework disposed substantially parallel to said bottom latticework to define said space between said latticeworks, and a plurality of spaced parallel post members extending and interposed between said latticeworks to maintain said space, each of said top and bottom latticeworks including an array of longitudinal skeleton elements intersecting an array of transverse skeleton elements, each of said latticeworks having at least one planar side, each of said post members including upper and lower end portions having separable engagement means for separably engaging respectively with said top and bottom latticeworks to maintain said post members erected in positions between said latticework;
• a covering fitted around said framework, for holding said latticeworks and said post members together in assembled condition;
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• top and bottom securing sheets laminated respectively onto at least some portion of said planar sides of said top and bottom latticeworks whereby each of said top and bottom sheets interconnects and holds the associated skeleton elements together.