Abstract:
A box is collapsible in such a manner that it can form a flat stack of panels, each of which corresponds to one side of the box. When the box is configured as a flat stack of panels, it is relatively compact and, therefore, easy to store. When the collapsible box is configured as a box, it is sturdy and strong. The collapsible box has latching elements that can temporarily connect adjacent sides of the box to one another. Typically, a person can latch and unlatch the latching elements with his or her hand. The box is typically transparent and, therefore, well suited for displaying ornamental items, such as ornate hats.
Abstract:
A modular container assembly includes a base and a lid configured to be removably coupled to the base to form a containment area. At least one corner brace is attached to the base adjacent a first corner to strengthen the base. An access channel is formed in the first corner of the base and extends beneath the corner brace to provide clearance behind the brace.
Abstract:
This container includes an insulating body, a door made of an insulating material, and mechanism for locking the door in the closed position. A multi-component container having a volume adaptable on demand, less heavy and less expensive, whilst having good resistance to wear and to blows. This body is formed by stacking body elements which are made of an insulating material and which are each generally U-shaped, the ends of the wings thereof defining the access opening, the elements being inserted between end elements which, having the same U-shaped cross-section as these but being closed at one side by a bottom, are reinforced by independent metal frames which exert thereon a compressive strength which is produced by metal clamping rods. These extend between the two frames and pass through the body elements and the end elements via holes.
Abstract:
A substance transporting device comprises a soft plastic bag having a filling snout and a ventilating valve. A steel wire net in the bag reinforces the bag.
Abstract:
The invention provides a packaging container for plate shaped articles and a packaging method using the same. The packaging container comprises a container sole plate, a container lid plate and container side plates. Each of them is provided with detachable assembling parts which allow the container sole plate, the container lid plate and container side plates to be detachably assembled to form the packaging container. The arrangement of detachable assembling parts on the container sole, the container lid and the container side plates may realize the detachable assembly among them. That is, any side of the cubic packaging container can be separately detached during the packaging operation, such that it is possible to more easily and promptly package or obtain the plate shaped articles, while the plate shaped articles are hardly to be damaged when being packaged, thereby fulfilling the demand on automatic packaging for plate shaped articles.
Abstract:
Reconfigurable containers which may adopt two stable configurations are described. In the first configuration, the container is suitable for the storing and transport of goods. When in a second, collapsed configuration, the container occupies a lesser volume than the first configuration and thus requires less shipping space. This is accomplished through the use of at least one deformable active material member that is preferably a shape memory polymer and, optionally, releasable fasteners.
Abstract:
A fabricated case is described which is suitable for carrying relatively heavy objects. Two opposed hinged concave shells are shown, each including a back wall and four side walls. In at least one of the shells, at least three of the walls joined by integral corners are formed from a single sheet of semi-rigid material, such as plastic, bent by the use of a heated tool, and joined along an edge of the sheet to a metallic frame section which provides strength and rigidity to the case. In contrast to molded attache or luggage case shells, the shells may be made with greater depth and in diverse shapes without the use of vacuum molds or other special tooling. The preferred frame section is F-shaped in cross section with a channel portion and an integral flange portion extending therefrom and forming a continuation of the base of the channel portion. The flange portion lies against the outer side of the walls with the channel portion extending transversely across the coextensive edge. An elongated clamping member is disposed against the inner side of the walls and is secured to the frame section by suitable fasteners.