AU2016100753A4 - A Produce Container - Google Patents
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Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a produce container which includes a lid and a receptacle associated with the lid. The receptacle has four wall portions and a base. Each wall portion is connected to the base by a bevelled transition portion with one 5 or more elongate apertures. The or each elongate aperture is configured and orientated such that its length is parallel to a longitudinal length of the bevelled transition portion in which the or each aperture is located. 14il
Description
A Produce Container
Technical Field
The present invention relates to packaging containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to a produce container with ventilation apertures.
Background of the Invention
There is a need for produce growers and traders to use produce containers, to transport fresh produce from farms to distributors or wholesalers who would then on-sell the produce to retailers for selling to the general public. Typically, the produce is packed in a large number of containers arranged in stacks which are fitted into a plastic tray for transportation.
It is generally desired in the produce packaging industry to provide a container which allow the produce to be aerated before consumption in order to prevent any premature deterioration of the produce within the container.
It is commonplace to provide apertures in produce containers so as to facilitate ventilation. Existing apertures, such as those shown in Australian innovation patent number 2010100641, however have the disadvantage in that they can easily cause damage to the produce which unavoidably rubs against them during transportation. Also, as shown in the drawings of Australian innovation patent number 2010100641, the apertures are typically provided along a portion joining the side wall and floor of a produce container. Such apertures are so configured and orientated that they have the disadvantage of somewhat weakening the integrity of the portion joining the wall and floor of a container.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a produce container which may overcome or ameliorate the above shortcomings, or which will at least provide a useful alternative.
Summary of the Invention
According to the present invention, there is provided a produce container including: a lid; and a receptacle associated with the lid, the receptacle having four wall portions and a base, each wall portion being connected to the base by a transition portion with one or more elongate apertures; wherein the or each elongate aperture is configured and orientated such that its length is parallel to a longitudinal length of the transition portion in which the or each aperture is located.
In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the transition portions has three apertures which are spaced apart from one another. Preferably, at least one of the bevelled transition portions has two apertures. More preferably, the or each aperture is provided in a raised section.
Preferably, the transition portion is bevelled.
It is preferred that a gap is provided between adjacent raised sections.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The invention may be better understood from the following non-limiting description of a preferred embodiment, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view from bottom of a produce container in a closed state in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view from top of the produce container of Figure 1 in a closed state;
Figure 3 is a perspective view from top of the produce container of Figure 1 in an open state;
Figure 4 is a perspective view from bottom of the produce container of Figure 1 in an open state;
Figure 5 is a plan view from bottom of the produce container of Figure 1;
Figure 6 is a front elevation of the produce container of Figure 1;
Figure 7 is one side view of the produce container of Figure 1;
Figure 8 is a rear elevation of the produce container of Figure 1;
Figure 9 is another side view of the produce container of Figure 7; and
Figure 10 is a front elevation of the produce container of Figure 1 being stacked between two other identical produce containers.
Detailed Description of the Drawings
Referring to Figures 1 to 9, a produce container 10 is shown including a lid 12 and a receptacle 14 hinged to the lid 12. The receptacle 14 has four wall portions 16 & 18 and a base 20.
As best shown in Figures 1, 4 & 6 to 9, each of the wall portions 16,18 is connected to the base 20 by a bevelled transition portion 22, 24. The transition portions 22 has three elongate apertures 26 whereas transition portions 24 has two elongate apertures 28. The apertures 26 & 28 are spaced apart along the respective transition portion 22 & 24, Each of the elongate apertures 26, 28 is configured and orientated such that its length indicated by A is parallel to a longitudinal length indicated by B of the bevelled transition portion 22, 24 in which the aperture 26, 28 is located. For example, the length A of aperture 26 is parallel to the length B of transition portion 22.
As shown in Figure 5, each aperture 26, 28 is provided in a raised section 30. A gap 32 is provided between adjacent raised sections 30. The raised sections 30 function as reinforcements thereby rendering the respective bevelled transition portions 22 & 24 stronger and more sturdy. This is advantageous in that the strengthen transition portions 22 & 24 would prevent the container 10 from failing and the produce from being crushed.
Turning to Figure 10, the produce container 10 is stacked in between two other identical produce containers 10A & 10B. It can be seen that the apertures 26, 26A & 26B are provided on bevelled transition portions 22, 22A & 22B respectively. As such, the produce inside the containers 10,10A & 10B are well ventilated with random air flow in different directions as indicated by arrows C. It is important to note that the apertures 26, 26A and 26B have considerably sharp edges. However, given their configuration and orientation, the apertures 26 & 28 are unlikely to cause damage to produce such as strawberries and tomatoes even in circumstances where the strawberries and tomatoes are urged against the apertures 26 & 28 after packing.
Now that a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in some detail, it will be apparent to a skilled person in the art that the produce container of the present invention may offer at least the following advantages: 1. it prevents or at least minimises the risk of the produce being damaged by the sharp edges of the apertures; and 2. it offers enhanced integrity and hence reduces the likelihood of the produce being crushed, bruised or otherwise damaged.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention described herein is susceptible to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. All such variations and modifications are to be considered within the scope and spirit of the present invention the nature of which is to be determined from the foregoing description.
Claims (5)
- Claims1. A produce container including: a lid; and a receptacle associated with the lid, the receptacle having four wall portions and a base, each wall portion being connected to the base by a transition portion with one or more elongate apertures; wherein the or each elongate aperture is configured and orientated such that its length is parallel to a longitudinal length of the transition portion in which the or each aperture is located.
- 2. The produce container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the transition portions has three apertures which are spaced apart from one another.
- 3. The produce container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the bevelled transition portions has two apertures.
- 4. The produce container of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each aperture is provided in a raised section.
- 5. The produce container of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transition portion is bevelled.
Priority Applications (1)
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AU2016100753A AU2016100753B4 (en) | 2014-05-20 | 2016-05-24 | A Produce Container |
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AU2014901878 | 2014-05-20 | ||
AU2015100124A AU2015100124A4 (en) | 2014-05-20 | 2015-02-04 | A Produce Container |
AU2015101393A AU2015101393A4 (en) | 2014-05-20 | 2015-09-24 | A Produce Container |
AU2016100753A AU2016100753B4 (en) | 2014-05-20 | 2016-05-24 | A Produce Container |
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AU2015101393A Division AU2015101393A4 (en) | 2014-05-20 | 2015-09-24 | A Produce Container |
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US5456379A (en) * | 1994-10-03 | 1995-10-10 | Krupa; Calvin S. | Blueberry container |
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