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US 5,704,508 AGranted
Interlocking shipping container
AssigneeK-D Container L.L.C.
InventorsCharles Paul Keip, Charles E. Decker
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Abstract
A modular parts container including multiple upstanding side panels registerable to a platform having a generally flat supporting surface with perimeter panel engaging recesses to receive elongated tabs extending from the side panels. The panels have interlocking end fittings slideably disposed within one another for progressive selective interengagement. The platform has multiple support legs in staggered spaced side by side relationship. Panels can be stocked one on another and selectively removed for container access and tear down.
Claims10
A collapsible container for transportation and storage comprises;
- a platform having a generally planar support surface, leg assemblies extending from said platform opposite said support surface, channel recesses in said support surface, multiple identical wall panels on said support surface, a tenon extending from the bottom edge of each of said wall panels for upright registration within said respective channel recesses, said wall panels having upright edges in edge to edge contact, each of said identical wall panels having alternating pairs of oppositely disposed tabs and slotted lug fittings along their respective upright edges, said tabs and slotted lug fittings progressively simultaneously registerable within said respective tabs and slotted lug fittings of said wall panels adjacent upright edges, means for interengagement of opposing leg assemblies, and means for stacking of said wall panels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.