CA1089786A - Container bin - Google Patents
Container binInfo
- Publication number
- CA1089786A CA1089786A CA314,916A CA314916A CA1089786A CA 1089786 A CA1089786 A CA 1089786A CA 314916 A CA314916 A CA 314916A CA 1089786 A CA1089786 A CA 1089786A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- cover
- container
- side walls
- opposed side
- pair
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D43/14—Non-removable lids or covers
- B65D43/16—Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
- B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
- B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
- B65D21/0217—Containers with a closure presenting stacking elements
- B65D21/0223—Containers with a closure presenting stacking elements the closure and the bottom presenting local co-operating elements, e.g. projections and recesses
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
- B65D2251/10—Details of hinged closures
- B65D2251/1083—Closures formed of several sections hinged to the container or base
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
Abstract
CONTAINER BIN
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A rectangular container having a pair of cover por-tions which are hinged to one pair of opposed side walls of the container and which meet when closed with the lateral free edges of the cover portions engaging the other pair of opposed side walls of the container. The meeting edge of each cover portion is crenellated with a plurality of interspaced teeth and recesses, each tooth being wedge-shaped and each recess being sloped, the teeth of the cover portions interfitting when the cover is closed and downwardly abutting recesses.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A rectangular container having a pair of cover por-tions which are hinged to one pair of opposed side walls of the container and which meet when closed with the lateral free edges of the cover portions engaging the other pair of opposed side walls of the container. The meeting edge of each cover portion is crenellated with a plurality of interspaced teeth and recesses, each tooth being wedge-shaped and each recess being sloped, the teeth of the cover portions interfitting when the cover is closed and downwardly abutting recesses.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVE~TION
This invention relates to a stac~ing container or bin for shipping packed goods and more particularly to a cover or lid for closing such a container.
BACK~ROUND OF THE INVENTION
Sealable containers or tote boxes are presently used in merchandlsing to facilitate the transportation of piece goods such as hardware items which can be loaded into the containers.
One type of box is disclosed in Canadian Patent No. 844,948 issued January 2~, 1970 to M.S. Industries Incorporated assignee of Kenneth R. Bockenstette. In that box the outer free edges o~ the cover elements have complementary raised and depressed areas which interfit when the cover elements are closed to ?' present an upwardly flat surface for stacking purposes. A pro-blem associated with such a ~ox construction is that is does not protect the box adequately against pilferage. In other words, it is possible to gain entrance to the box and remove a portlon of tne contents without detection.
It is an object of the present inventlon to provide a container which will give increased protectlon against pilferage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
,, Essentially the invention consists of a stacking container having a bottom and two pairs of opposed side walls, a cover comprising two portions ninged to one pair of opposed side walls, tne opposed lateral edges of each cover portion having means to engage the upper edges of the other pair of opposed side walls of the container when in closed posltion, the outer free edges o~ the cover portions meeting, when the cover is in closed position, to present a ~lat upper surface of the cover, said free edges each being crenellated, with ' :,' '' G
a plurality of space teeth having recesses therebetween, to interfit one with the other when closed, each tooth b~ing wedge-shaped and tapering outwardly towards the upper surface of the cover, tne recesses being sloped downwardly from the upper surface of the cover to upwardly abut the teeth, wnen the cover is in closed position, and means for sealing each cover portion one on each of the other pair of opposed side walls.
DElAILED DESCRIPTION
An example embodiment o~ the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stacking r, container having a pair of ninged cover portions with crenellated free edges;
Flgure 2 is a view of the upper portion of tne :~
: container o~ Figure 1 showing the cover portions in open position;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectlonal view taken along line 3-3 of Figure l; and F1gure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 1.
- The example embodiment consists o~ a container 10 having a bottom 12, a first pair of opposed side walls 14, a second pair of opposed side walls 16, and a cover 18 comprising a pair of cover portions 20 one attached to the top edge of .~ each side wall 14 by a hinge 22 and presenting a flat surface ; when closed, except for a plurality of raised lugs 21 used for locating superimposed containers when stacked one above the other. The lateral edges of each cover portion 20 carry means to engage the adjacent side walls 16 of container 10 in the form of channei 24 which overlap the upper rlm 26 of side walls 16. An aperture 28 in one channel 24 of each cover portion 20 and an aperture 30 in each rim 26 provi~es means ., ~
for sealing container 10.
Cover portions 20 each have an outer free edge 30 remote from hinge 22 and each outer free edge of the cover portions is crenellated, with a plurality of space teeth 32 having recesses 34 between the teeth, whereby the cover portions interfit one with the other when closed. Teeth 32 are each wedge-shaped, with the underside 33 of each tooth tapering out-wardly towards upper surface of cover 18. The upper side 35 of each recess 34 is sloped downwardly from the upper surface of cover 18 and upwardly abuts its opposing tooth 32 when the cover is in closed position, as seen in Figures 3 and 5 of the drawings.
When container 10 has been loaded cover portions 20 are closed and sealed, presenting a flat upper face of cover 18 with outer free edges 30 of cover portions 20 in inter-engaging relationship and with the upper sides 35 of recesses 34 flush with the undersides 33 of teeth 32. When cover 18 is closed and sealed the interfitting of free edges 30 of cover portions 20 inhibit any attempt to pry up the free edge of either cover portion by forcing a tool laterally under either free edge.
Container 10 is preferably constructed of structural foam plastic which gives the container the required thickness to enable teeth 32 and recesses 34 to have sloping opposed sides 33 and 35, providing the teeth with adequate resistance against being pried up to break open cover l8. Structural foam is a rigid thermoplastic material having a cellular core between two integral solid skins as described in a 1973, 1974 brochure of Union Carbide Corporation entitled "Structural Foam". Such a material gives adequate rigidity to Container 10 coupled with lightness of weight and inexpensiveness.
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This invention relates to a stac~ing container or bin for shipping packed goods and more particularly to a cover or lid for closing such a container.
BACK~ROUND OF THE INVENTION
Sealable containers or tote boxes are presently used in merchandlsing to facilitate the transportation of piece goods such as hardware items which can be loaded into the containers.
One type of box is disclosed in Canadian Patent No. 844,948 issued January 2~, 1970 to M.S. Industries Incorporated assignee of Kenneth R. Bockenstette. In that box the outer free edges o~ the cover elements have complementary raised and depressed areas which interfit when the cover elements are closed to ?' present an upwardly flat surface for stacking purposes. A pro-blem associated with such a ~ox construction is that is does not protect the box adequately against pilferage. In other words, it is possible to gain entrance to the box and remove a portlon of tne contents without detection.
It is an object of the present inventlon to provide a container which will give increased protectlon against pilferage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
,, Essentially the invention consists of a stacking container having a bottom and two pairs of opposed side walls, a cover comprising two portions ninged to one pair of opposed side walls, tne opposed lateral edges of each cover portion having means to engage the upper edges of the other pair of opposed side walls of the container when in closed posltion, the outer free edges o~ the cover portions meeting, when the cover is in closed position, to present a ~lat upper surface of the cover, said free edges each being crenellated, with ' :,' '' G
a plurality of space teeth having recesses therebetween, to interfit one with the other when closed, each tooth b~ing wedge-shaped and tapering outwardly towards the upper surface of the cover, tne recesses being sloped downwardly from the upper surface of the cover to upwardly abut the teeth, wnen the cover is in closed position, and means for sealing each cover portion one on each of the other pair of opposed side walls.
DElAILED DESCRIPTION
An example embodiment o~ the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a stacking r, container having a pair of ninged cover portions with crenellated free edges;
Flgure 2 is a view of the upper portion of tne :~
: container o~ Figure 1 showing the cover portions in open position;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectlonal view taken along line 3-3 of Figure l; and F1gure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 1.
- The example embodiment consists o~ a container 10 having a bottom 12, a first pair of opposed side walls 14, a second pair of opposed side walls 16, and a cover 18 comprising a pair of cover portions 20 one attached to the top edge of .~ each side wall 14 by a hinge 22 and presenting a flat surface ; when closed, except for a plurality of raised lugs 21 used for locating superimposed containers when stacked one above the other. The lateral edges of each cover portion 20 carry means to engage the adjacent side walls 16 of container 10 in the form of channei 24 which overlap the upper rlm 26 of side walls 16. An aperture 28 in one channel 24 of each cover portion 20 and an aperture 30 in each rim 26 provi~es means ., ~
for sealing container 10.
Cover portions 20 each have an outer free edge 30 remote from hinge 22 and each outer free edge of the cover portions is crenellated, with a plurality of space teeth 32 having recesses 34 between the teeth, whereby the cover portions interfit one with the other when closed. Teeth 32 are each wedge-shaped, with the underside 33 of each tooth tapering out-wardly towards upper surface of cover 18. The upper side 35 of each recess 34 is sloped downwardly from the upper surface of cover 18 and upwardly abuts its opposing tooth 32 when the cover is in closed position, as seen in Figures 3 and 5 of the drawings.
When container 10 has been loaded cover portions 20 are closed and sealed, presenting a flat upper face of cover 18 with outer free edges 30 of cover portions 20 in inter-engaging relationship and with the upper sides 35 of recesses 34 flush with the undersides 33 of teeth 32. When cover 18 is closed and sealed the interfitting of free edges 30 of cover portions 20 inhibit any attempt to pry up the free edge of either cover portion by forcing a tool laterally under either free edge.
Container 10 is preferably constructed of structural foam plastic which gives the container the required thickness to enable teeth 32 and recesses 34 to have sloping opposed sides 33 and 35, providing the teeth with adequate resistance against being pried up to break open cover l8. Structural foam is a rigid thermoplastic material having a cellular core between two integral solid skins as described in a 1973, 1974 brochure of Union Carbide Corporation entitled "Structural Foam". Such a material gives adequate rigidity to Container 10 coupled with lightness of weight and inexpensiveness.
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Claims (2)
1. A stacking container having a bottom and two pairs of opposed side walls, a cover comprising two portions hinged to one pair of opposed side walls, the opposed lateral edges of each cover portion having means to engage the upper edges of the other pair of opposed side walls of the container when in closed position, the outer free edges of the cover portions meeting, when the cover is in closed position, to present a flat upper surface of the cover, said free edges each being crenellated, with a plurality of spaced teeth having recesses therebetween, to interfit one with the other when closed, each tooth being wedge-shaped and tapering outwardly towards the upper surface of the cover, the recesses being sloped downwardly from the upper surface of the cover to upwardly abut the teeth, when the cover is in closed position, each cover portion being sealable one on each of the other pair of opposed side walls.
2. A container as claimed in claim 1 in which the means to engage the upper edge of each of the other pair of opposed side walls and said opposed side wall having aligned apertures for receiving sealing means whereby each cover portion is sealable.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA314,916A CA1089786A (en) | 1978-10-30 | 1978-10-30 | Container bin |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA314,916A CA1089786A (en) | 1978-10-30 | 1978-10-30 | Container bin |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA1089786A true CA1089786A (en) | 1980-11-18 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA314,916A Expired CA1089786A (en) | 1978-10-30 | 1978-10-30 | Container bin |
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| CA (1) | CA1089786A (en) |
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2498159A1 (en) * | 1981-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | Allibert Sa | HANDBOX WITH FLATABLE COVER INCORPORATES |
| US4432467A (en) * | 1982-03-08 | 1984-02-21 | Menasha Corporation | Reinforced lid construction for security containers or the like |
| US4620644A (en) * | 1981-03-27 | 1986-11-04 | Buckhorn Material Handling Group Inc. | Tote box with lid container |
| US5353948A (en) * | 1993-04-28 | 1994-10-11 | Ipl Inc. | Plastic container with hinged lids |
| US5555996A (en) * | 1993-08-06 | 1996-09-17 | Rehrig Pacific Company | Bag-in box with split lid |
| US5967322A (en) * | 1995-02-02 | 1999-10-19 | Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. | Container assembly with tamper evident seal |
| US9771204B2 (en) | 2014-02-06 | 2017-09-26 | The Coleman Company, Inc. | Hinged insulated container lid |
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1978
- 1978-10-30 CA CA314,916A patent/CA1089786A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2498159A1 (en) * | 1981-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | Allibert Sa | HANDBOX WITH FLATABLE COVER INCORPORATES |
| EP0056755A1 (en) * | 1981-01-21 | 1982-07-28 | Allibert Sa. | Handling container with an incorporated folding cover |
| US4620644A (en) * | 1981-03-27 | 1986-11-04 | Buckhorn Material Handling Group Inc. | Tote box with lid container |
| US4432467A (en) * | 1982-03-08 | 1984-02-21 | Menasha Corporation | Reinforced lid construction for security containers or the like |
| US5353948A (en) * | 1993-04-28 | 1994-10-11 | Ipl Inc. | Plastic container with hinged lids |
| US5555996A (en) * | 1993-08-06 | 1996-09-17 | Rehrig Pacific Company | Bag-in box with split lid |
| US5967322A (en) * | 1995-02-02 | 1999-10-19 | Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. | Container assembly with tamper evident seal |
| US9771204B2 (en) | 2014-02-06 | 2017-09-26 | The Coleman Company, Inc. | Hinged insulated container lid |
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Legal Events
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| MKEX | Expiry |