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Abstract
A one piece packing system usable for packing artifacts, including heavy materials, such as plate glass which utilize a trapezoidal body to protect the artifact and/or the restraint against damage, even in the face of vibration, jarring, and careless handling of the artifact, and a two piece packing system usable for packing artifacts, including plate glass, which utilizes a two part trapezoidal body construction, with removable holders, which holder can be rectangular or trapezoidal pyramids, in shape, to protect the artifact and/or restraint an artifact against damage, even in the face of vibration, jarring, and careless handling of the artifact, and a protective, trapezoidal container usable for packing artifacts, including heavy materials, such as plate glass having at least one holder of rectangular or trapezoidal shape and at least one slot in each of the holders which is of rectangular shape, and a method for packing an object, preferably a plate glass object using a trapezoidal pyramidal box having a unique overlapping construction with holders and end caps.
Description
TITLE: PACKING SYSTEM
INVENTORS
DAVID G. KEY
KIM R. MUMBY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to novel, improved packing device for artifacts, particularly flat artifacts made from plate glass or a similar heavy and breakable substance.
In another aspect, the present invention relates to novel, improved packing systems for protecting the secured artifact or artifacts from damage during shipping, particularly freight shipping.
DEFINITIONS
"Artifact" is used herein in a perhaps somewhat special sense to include aggregations of objects such as sheets of glass or components of a framework as well as individual objects such as a single sheet of glass, a window, a piece of furniture, a canvass artwork or similar object.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The transporting of artifacts often requires that the artifacts be tied to the bed of a vehicle or vehicle-mounted support and/or that artifacts be bundled to facilitate handling and transport.
Typically, a flexible restraint such as a rope or strap is employed for these purposes. The rope may be wrapped around the artifact and fixed to the transport device.
Particularly where the restraint is tight on the artifact, this may result in breakage, denting;
abrasion, and other forms of damage to the artifact. Also, if the rope is instead, a wire cable, and the artifact is hard such as a sheet of glass, for example, the artifact may be damaged from abrasion with the cable or bouncing against a hard object.
These problems are particularly acute in the transportation of artifacts.
These problems are perhaps universally encountered in moving vehicles. These problems lead to movement between the artifact and the typical restraint systems, such as in a sawing fashion.
These problems cause the artifact to shatter, or become damaged if only secured with a rope or cable.
A variety of devices for protecting an artifact have been described in issued patents. In particular, see U.S. Patent 5,518,348, which is incorporated herein by reference. Also, note U.S. Patent 4,639,977 issued Feb. 3, 1987 to Howard for COMBINATION ROPE GUARD AND ROPE
BUNDLE KEEPER; in U.S. Patent. 5,056,664 issued Oct. 15, 1991 to Demers for CORNER
PROTECTOR APPARATUS; and in those patents cited and discussed in column 1 of Demers.
The Howard device has all the disadvantages of Demers' including susceptibility to damage except for slits which allow the device to be assembled to an associated restraint without threading the latter through the protective device. However, the thin leather or comparable material from which the Howard device is made would allow it to be easily dislodged from the associated restraint both in tying down or bundling artifacts and in the subsequent removal and handling of the flexible restraint.
U.S. Patent 5,775753 equipment for loading containers, U.S. Patent. 5685437, device for storing glass plates or insulating glass panes, U.S. Patent 3,990,576 transparent container for glass panels, U.S. Patent 3,939,780 apparatus for shipping flat glass without packing cases, and U.S.
Patent 3596,755, method and apparatus for shipping flat glass without packing cases all relate to the present invention and are incorporated by reference.
INVENTORS
DAVID G. KEY
KIM R. MUMBY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to novel, improved packing device for artifacts, particularly flat artifacts made from plate glass or a similar heavy and breakable substance.
In another aspect, the present invention relates to novel, improved packing systems for protecting the secured artifact or artifacts from damage during shipping, particularly freight shipping.
DEFINITIONS
"Artifact" is used herein in a perhaps somewhat special sense to include aggregations of objects such as sheets of glass or components of a framework as well as individual objects such as a single sheet of glass, a window, a piece of furniture, a canvass artwork or similar object.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The transporting of artifacts often requires that the artifacts be tied to the bed of a vehicle or vehicle-mounted support and/or that artifacts be bundled to facilitate handling and transport.
Typically, a flexible restraint such as a rope or strap is employed for these purposes. The rope may be wrapped around the artifact and fixed to the transport device.
Particularly where the restraint is tight on the artifact, this may result in breakage, denting;
abrasion, and other forms of damage to the artifact. Also, if the rope is instead, a wire cable, and the artifact is hard such as a sheet of glass, for example, the artifact may be damaged from abrasion with the cable or bouncing against a hard object.
These problems are particularly acute in the transportation of artifacts.
These problems are perhaps universally encountered in moving vehicles. These problems lead to movement between the artifact and the typical restraint systems, such as in a sawing fashion.
These problems cause the artifact to shatter, or become damaged if only secured with a rope or cable.
A variety of devices for protecting an artifact have been described in issued patents. In particular, see U.S. Patent 5,518,348, which is incorporated herein by reference. Also, note U.S. Patent 4,639,977 issued Feb. 3, 1987 to Howard for COMBINATION ROPE GUARD AND ROPE
BUNDLE KEEPER; in U.S. Patent. 5,056,664 issued Oct. 15, 1991 to Demers for CORNER
PROTECTOR APPARATUS; and in those patents cited and discussed in column 1 of Demers.
The Howard device has all the disadvantages of Demers' including susceptibility to damage except for slits which allow the device to be assembled to an associated restraint without threading the latter through the protective device. However, the thin leather or comparable material from which the Howard device is made would allow it to be easily dislodged from the associated restraint both in tying down or bundling artifacts and in the subsequent removal and handling of the flexible restraint.
U.S. Patent 5,775753 equipment for loading containers, U.S. Patent. 5685437, device for storing glass plates or insulating glass panes, U.S. Patent 3,990,576 transparent container for glass panels, U.S. Patent 3,939,780 apparatus for shipping flat glass without packing cases, and U.S.
Patent 3596,755, method and apparatus for shipping flat glass without packing cases all relate to the present invention and are incorporated by reference.
Drawbacks of the character discussed above also exist in available systems, which employ complex machinery to hold the glass, and increase the cost of shipping. Still other disclosed devices do not enable multiple panes of glass to be shipped in the same container without severe damage possibilities.
A need has long existed for an inexpensive, protective packing system designed to eliminate damage to bundled, assembled, or tied down artifacts which can be handled in air cargo, ship holds, and other containers without concern for the size of the artifact in the container, and that damage could occur to the artifact, particularly if it is glass plate. In addition, a long need has existed for an environmentally friendly device of this type, made of recyclable materials. Finally, the present invention overcomes a long felt need for a packing system which is easily assembled in the field, and is strong, easy to lift, and easy to ship.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a packing system for packing flat objects comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base, and a top. The body comprises at least a two part construction which consists of a first component, with a first component base extension, a second component, with a second component base extension, and where the body is assembled such that the first component base extension is layered on the second component base extension. The body consists of an interior side and an exterior side, a first wall extending upward from the base, a second wall extending upward from the base, and a top formed from a first wall extension of the first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of the second wall. A
first end cap is removably attached to the first end and a second end cap is removably attached to the second end. A first holder and a second holder are removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base, for securely engaging opposite ends of an object to be packed in the packing system. The first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
A method for packing an object in a trapezoidal pyramid using the steps of:
inserting a first end of an object into a first holder; inserting a second end of an object into a second holder; attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base; attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
attaching a second end cap to the body at the base; wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall; attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension;
attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
1 S A packing system comprising: a one piece body ( 16) having a first end ( 18) and a second end (20), a base (4) and a top (10); wherein said body (16) consists of an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32) and said body comprises a first wall (6) and a second wall (8) integral to and extending upward from said base, and a top ( 10) integral with said a first wall extension ( 12) of said first wall which is formed by interlacing said first wall extension with a second wall extension (14) which is integral and extending from said second wall (8); a first end cap (22) removably attached to said first end ( 18) and a second end cap (24) removably attached to said second end (20); a first holder (26) and a second holder (28) removably engageable with the second wall extension (14) and the base (4) for securely engaging two ends of an object (34) to be held in said packing system; wherein said first holder (26) comprises a first slot (36) into which a first end of the object (40) can be removably inserted, and a second holder (28) comprises a second slot (38) into which a second end of the object (42) can be removably inserted.
A protective trapezoidal container comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall; a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end; a first generally rectangular holder and a second generally rectangular holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for sec~:u~ely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
wherein said first generally rectangular holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second generally rectangular holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
A protective trapezoidal container in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall; a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end; a first trapezoidal holder, a second trapezoidal holder, and a third trapezoidal holder, wherein said first trapezoidal holder is removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
wherein said first trapezoidal holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second trapezoidal holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted, and said third trapezoidal holder comprises a third rectangular slot into which the object can be inserted.
The objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing and the appended claims and as the ensuing detailed description and discussion of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side view of the body portion of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the body of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a view of an object contained in the two holders of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a holder containing a slot;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an end cap used in the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an end view of the packing system;
FIG. 7 shows the same view of the invention as in FIG. 6 with footpads FIG. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the body of the present invention with footpads, and an object or artifact contained in the holders FIG. 9 is another cross sectional view of the body of the present invention with casters, with the object or artifact contained in the holders being of different size than the device shown in FIG 8.
FIG. 10 shows how the packing system can hold multiple artifacts or objects.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a holder with a slot and the back top disposed on one side.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the packing system having 3 holders, with one holder having two backstops in an alternating arrangement.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The invention is for a method for packing and various embodiments of the packing system.
FIG. 1 shows the body ( 16) of the unique packing system (2) having a first wall (6). The body (16) has a first end (18), a second end (20), a base (4) and a top (10). The first holder (26) for engaging the artifact or flat object to be transported in the packing system is shown as a dotted line. The second holder (28) for engaging the artifact or flat object is shown as a second dotted line. The packing system is assembled when the body (16) is closed with first end cap (22) and a second end cap (24) which are removably attached in formed cavities which are created by the first and second wall, top and base of the body.
In the most preferred embodiment, the body (16) is in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid as are the end caps.
In an alternative embodiment, the end caps can be disposed over the edges of the body and secured to the body with any conventional device, including but not limited to, staples, glue, brads, bolts, hinges, rivets, straps, tape, nails or a combination thereof. In the preferred embodiment, adhesive is used.
The present invention is designed for supporting weight from 1 to 500 pounds.
FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Base (4) is attached to first wall (6) and a second wall (8). The body has an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32). The top of the body (16) is formed from a first wall extension (12) integral with first wall (6), which is folded over a second wall extension (14) that is integral with second wall (8) forming the top ( 10) in an overlapping or sandwich-like embodiment. The first wall extension can be on top of the second wall extension or it can be under the second wall extension, and the wall extensions can then be removably secured together, such as with adhesive.
The body is contemplated to comprise a first component (15) with a first component base extension (19), and a second component (17) with a second component base extension (21) and wherein the body is assembled such that the first component base extension is layered in a sandwich like-manner on the second component base extension. As with the top, the layer can be with either extension on top.
The packing system can be made from single scored sheets of materials or two sheets of materials connected together or multiple laminate structures. The key to the material selection for the body is strength of the body once assembled and the weight of the overall structure so that it works for shipping.
In the cross section of FIG. 2, the first holder (26) is shown having a first slot (36) into which an object is typically inserted.
A need has long existed for an inexpensive, protective packing system designed to eliminate damage to bundled, assembled, or tied down artifacts which can be handled in air cargo, ship holds, and other containers without concern for the size of the artifact in the container, and that damage could occur to the artifact, particularly if it is glass plate. In addition, a long need has existed for an environmentally friendly device of this type, made of recyclable materials. Finally, the present invention overcomes a long felt need for a packing system which is easily assembled in the field, and is strong, easy to lift, and easy to ship.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a packing system for packing flat objects comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base, and a top. The body comprises at least a two part construction which consists of a first component, with a first component base extension, a second component, with a second component base extension, and where the body is assembled such that the first component base extension is layered on the second component base extension. The body consists of an interior side and an exterior side, a first wall extending upward from the base, a second wall extending upward from the base, and a top formed from a first wall extension of the first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of the second wall. A
first end cap is removably attached to the first end and a second end cap is removably attached to the second end. A first holder and a second holder are removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base, for securely engaging opposite ends of an object to be packed in the packing system. The first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
A method for packing an object in a trapezoidal pyramid using the steps of:
inserting a first end of an object into a first holder; inserting a second end of an object into a second holder; attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base; attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
attaching a second end cap to the body at the base; wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall; attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension;
attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
1 S A packing system comprising: a one piece body ( 16) having a first end ( 18) and a second end (20), a base (4) and a top (10); wherein said body (16) consists of an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32) and said body comprises a first wall (6) and a second wall (8) integral to and extending upward from said base, and a top ( 10) integral with said a first wall extension ( 12) of said first wall which is formed by interlacing said first wall extension with a second wall extension (14) which is integral and extending from said second wall (8); a first end cap (22) removably attached to said first end ( 18) and a second end cap (24) removably attached to said second end (20); a first holder (26) and a second holder (28) removably engageable with the second wall extension (14) and the base (4) for securely engaging two ends of an object (34) to be held in said packing system; wherein said first holder (26) comprises a first slot (36) into which a first end of the object (40) can be removably inserted, and a second holder (28) comprises a second slot (38) into which a second end of the object (42) can be removably inserted.
A protective trapezoidal container comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall; a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end; a first generally rectangular holder and a second generally rectangular holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for sec~:u~ely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
wherein said first generally rectangular holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second generally rectangular holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
A protective trapezoidal container in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall; a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end; a first trapezoidal holder, a second trapezoidal holder, and a third trapezoidal holder, wherein said first trapezoidal holder is removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
wherein said first trapezoidal holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second trapezoidal holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted, and said third trapezoidal holder comprises a third rectangular slot into which the object can be inserted.
The objects and features of the present invention will be apparent from the foregoing and the appended claims and as the ensuing detailed description and discussion of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side view of the body portion of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the body of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a view of an object contained in the two holders of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a holder containing a slot;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an end cap used in the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an end view of the packing system;
FIG. 7 shows the same view of the invention as in FIG. 6 with footpads FIG. 8 shows a cross sectional view of the body of the present invention with footpads, and an object or artifact contained in the holders FIG. 9 is another cross sectional view of the body of the present invention with casters, with the object or artifact contained in the holders being of different size than the device shown in FIG 8.
FIG. 10 shows how the packing system can hold multiple artifacts or objects.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a holder with a slot and the back top disposed on one side.
FIG. 12 is a side view of the packing system having 3 holders, with one holder having two backstops in an alternating arrangement.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The invention is for a method for packing and various embodiments of the packing system.
FIG. 1 shows the body ( 16) of the unique packing system (2) having a first wall (6). The body (16) has a first end (18), a second end (20), a base (4) and a top (10). The first holder (26) for engaging the artifact or flat object to be transported in the packing system is shown as a dotted line. The second holder (28) for engaging the artifact or flat object is shown as a second dotted line. The packing system is assembled when the body (16) is closed with first end cap (22) and a second end cap (24) which are removably attached in formed cavities which are created by the first and second wall, top and base of the body.
In the most preferred embodiment, the body (16) is in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid as are the end caps.
In an alternative embodiment, the end caps can be disposed over the edges of the body and secured to the body with any conventional device, including but not limited to, staples, glue, brads, bolts, hinges, rivets, straps, tape, nails or a combination thereof. In the preferred embodiment, adhesive is used.
The present invention is designed for supporting weight from 1 to 500 pounds.
FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Base (4) is attached to first wall (6) and a second wall (8). The body has an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32). The top of the body (16) is formed from a first wall extension (12) integral with first wall (6), which is folded over a second wall extension (14) that is integral with second wall (8) forming the top ( 10) in an overlapping or sandwich-like embodiment. The first wall extension can be on top of the second wall extension or it can be under the second wall extension, and the wall extensions can then be removably secured together, such as with adhesive.
The body is contemplated to comprise a first component (15) with a first component base extension (19), and a second component (17) with a second component base extension (21) and wherein the body is assembled such that the first component base extension is layered in a sandwich like-manner on the second component base extension. As with the top, the layer can be with either extension on top.
The packing system can be made from single scored sheets of materials or two sheets of materials connected together or multiple laminate structures. The key to the material selection for the body is strength of the body once assembled and the weight of the overall structure so that it works for shipping.
In the cross section of FIG. 2, the first holder (26) is shown having a first slot (36) into which an object is typically inserted.
FIG. 3 depicts a typical artifact or object (34) having a first end (40) which passing through first slot (36) of first holder (26) and a second end (42), which passes through second slot (38) of second holder (28).
FIG. 4 shows first holder (26) having a slot (36) for holding the artifact.
The slot preferably is rectangular, but may be square, or of another shape to accommodate the artifact. For example, if the artifact is cylindrical, the slot may be cylindrical. In the preferred embodiment, the size of the body is at least about 1/8 inch to about 3 inches thick. The typical holders are between about 1/4 inch and about 3 inches thick. The overall body preferably has a height of 48-1/4 inches, but can range from about 12 inches to about 6 feet in height. A preferred body has a width at the base of 24 and 9/16' inches, preferably in a range of from about 3 inches in width to about 3 feet in width at the base. The width at the top is preferably 7 and 7/16' inches, but can range from 3 inches to about 3 feet in width. The preferred side height is 48-1/4 inch long and can range from 12 inches to 6 feet in length. The preferred depth of the body is 67 and 7/8~' inches, but can range from 12 inches to 10 feet in depth.
The invention has been designed to use a holder with a slot opening, which is preferably rectangular and ideally 4 and 1/4 inches wide. However, the slot could be as narrow as 1/2 inch and up to 6 inches wide. The height of the slot in the most preferred embodiment is 40 inches in height, but can range from 6 inches up to any height, which still provides strength to the holder form, which the slot is constructed. This most preferred slot is cut to accommodate a 40x 60 inch plate glass object. The~most preferred structure of the holder is a 7 ply laminate structure made from cardboard. However, the holder could be useful if it had anywhere from 1 to 20 plies in thickness, and the thickness would depend on material selection for the holder and the artifact to be transported.
FIG. 4 shows first holder (26) having a slot (36) for holding the artifact.
The slot preferably is rectangular, but may be square, or of another shape to accommodate the artifact. For example, if the artifact is cylindrical, the slot may be cylindrical. In the preferred embodiment, the size of the body is at least about 1/8 inch to about 3 inches thick. The typical holders are between about 1/4 inch and about 3 inches thick. The overall body preferably has a height of 48-1/4 inches, but can range from about 12 inches to about 6 feet in height. A preferred body has a width at the base of 24 and 9/16' inches, preferably in a range of from about 3 inches in width to about 3 feet in width at the base. The width at the top is preferably 7 and 7/16' inches, but can range from 3 inches to about 3 feet in width. The preferred side height is 48-1/4 inch long and can range from 12 inches to 6 feet in length. The preferred depth of the body is 67 and 7/8~' inches, but can range from 12 inches to 10 feet in depth.
The invention has been designed to use a holder with a slot opening, which is preferably rectangular and ideally 4 and 1/4 inches wide. However, the slot could be as narrow as 1/2 inch and up to 6 inches wide. The height of the slot in the most preferred embodiment is 40 inches in height, but can range from 6 inches up to any height, which still provides strength to the holder form, which the slot is constructed. This most preferred slot is cut to accommodate a 40x 60 inch plate glass object. The~most preferred structure of the holder is a 7 ply laminate structure made from cardboard. However, the holder could be useful if it had anywhere from 1 to 20 plies in thickness, and the thickness would depend on material selection for the holder and the artifact to be transported.
FIG. 5 shows an end cap having a cap body (52), with a first engageable edge (54), a second engageable edge (56), a third engageable edge (58) and a fourth engageable edge (60). The end caps create "lid like" construction.
In the preferred embodiment, the end caps are not fitted over the openings created in the body ends, but instead are fitted snugly inside, creating strength and a secure packing system.
With the end caps inserted into the body in this manner, the end caps are recessed. This type of end cap assembly enables faster assembly of the system in the field than any known packing system. The end caps can be fastened to the body using any of a variety of conventional techniques, which include the use of staples, adhesives, bolts, rivets, tape, and screws. This version of use of the end caps also provides a significant advantage compared to other system with regard to lifting. The end caps, assemble on the body in this way, provide a ledge like construction, which is strongly reinforced by the layering of the body, and the use of the folds in the material, such that lifting become only easier, by providing a surface, but more reliable, because the edges which are lifted have been reinforced by the overlaid construction and the folded effect. The unique end cap insertion moves the structural line of support closer to the centerline of the body. In a preferred embodiment, this end cap provides a third layer of on top of the layered sandwich like structures of both the body's top and base.
Alternative embodiments of the end cap configuration on the body contemplate that the end cap to be inserted into the body, with the end cap engageable edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60, adhered to the interior walls of the body, creating a smooth surface, which resists the accumulation of dirt, mice, or other items when stored. In this configuration, the end cap provides a larger volume for the interior of the body, which enables a larger artifact to be transported using the packing system. Also, this version of the end cap usage enables printing, such as origin or destination information or shipping contents to be on an easily viewable exterior surface of the body.
An embodiment of the invention involves disposing the edges of the end cap on the body (52) so that the engageable edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60 of the end cap overlay the exterior of the body effectively providing additional protection to the edges of the body, and encapsulating the body on each end.
FIG. 6 shows the body ( 16) with the top constructed to form a laminate or sandwich design and the base constructed to form a laminate, or sandwich design. The base is further enhanced with a base support (44) attached to the base of the body to keep the body from touching a floor or similar surface and to facilitate lifting, such as by a forklift.
In yet another embodiment, the body can be made even more useful by adding a first handle (62) and second handle (68) which can be attached to first wall (6) and second wall (8) respectively. It is contemplated that the handles can be of a variety of materials and forms, and can even be cut from the walls of the body, creating slots for lifting the body. These slots could be of any useful shape. At least one slot per wall of the body is contemplated as useful in this embodiment.
FIG. 7 shows body ( 16) having at least two-foot pads, a first foot pad (48) and second foot pad (50). Three or more footpads or base supports could be used within the invention. The footpads are designed to enable the packing system to be lifted, such as by a forklift without damaging the artifact. The packing system, in a preferred embodiment, could use removable footpads or base supports, ones that are attached with a removable adhesive or a similar material, such as a bolt.
Additionally, the foot pads or base supports are preferably positioned at least under the first and second holders, although it is contemplated that additional foot pads could also be located along the base (4) for additional support. The foot pads can be made of wood, cardboard, plastic, corrugated cardboard, Styrofoam or combinations thereof.
FIG. 8 shows a cross section of the body (16) wherein the artifact or object, (34) is in a first position, inserted into the slot of a first holder at a first position (70) and into the slot of a second holder at a first position (74). The distances from the holder to the end of the body are noted as distances "a" and "b" respectively. Also, this embodiment shows the base supports (44) and (46) disposed directly under the holders (26) and (28) respectively. The slots may be engineered to hold one or more artifacts, however, if additional space remains in the slot area once the artifact is inserted, it is contemplated that spacers or packing material could be used as a buffer to prevent any movement of the artifacts in the slot which would cause damage or warpage. In the preferred embodiment, it is contemplated that rectangular spaces would be used, made from cardboard in a mufti-ply construction.
FIG. 9 shows a body ( 16) with a small artifact engaged in the holders of body ( 16). In FIG. 9, the body (16) is also presented as resting on a set of casters, hereafter referred to as first wheel set (66) and second wheel set (68). These casters could be removably attached, or, alternatively, holes could be punched into the base of the box, and the wheel sets could then be set into those holes and secured, such as with a cotter pin on the interior side of the box.
In this Figure, the object (35) is shown to be held by first and second holders (26) and (28) respectively; however,, the distance from first holder (26) in this figure, which is at the first holder's second position (72), is shown as distance " a' " to signify that the distance is different than the distance "a" shown in FIG. 8. Also, second holder (28) in this Figure is positioned at second holder's second position (76) and is shown as being at a distance of "
b' " to signify that first and second holders can be moved, slid, and repositioned to accommodate smaller objects inside the body.
FIG. 10 shows the body (16) wherein the first holder (26) contains an object or artifact (34) and a second additional object (80) is shown adjacent said object (34) and a third additional object (82) is shown adjacent said object (80) and all three objects are restrained with a restraining band (78). It is contemplated as within the scope of the present invention to use one or more restraining bands depending on the weight of the artifact or artifacts being secured for transit. In an alternative embodiment, these additional objects (80) and (82) could be inserted into the slots of the holder. It is also contemplated that if there is extra room in the slots, permitting the objects to slide, then wedges, such as a wedge made from cardboard, could be inserted into the slot to prevent jarring or movement of the additional objects in the slots. Wedges could be used to hold objects in the slots where the object invented for shipping is significantly less in width than the slot opening.
FIG. 11 shows holder (26) with a backstop (84). The backstop (84) prevents the object (34) from sliding through the slot in the holder.
FIG. 12 shows a body ( 16) with a holder (26) disposed in the center of the body ( 16). A portion of the slot of holder (26) is backstopped to prevent a first object (34) from sliding through the holder and a second portion of the same slot is backstopped on the opposite side to prevent and object (35) from sliding through the slot (26). Two additional holders are shown, (100) and (102) with slots which the objects passing through.
The packing system is contemplated as a reusable system, making it environmentally friendly. It is also contemplated that the packing system is made of post consumer paper, which is recyclable, reducing the environmental impact to the creation, use and disposal of this packing system.
Handles can be disposed on the walls of the body for ease of lifting of the packing system. In a preferred embodiment, a first handle (62) is integral with first wall (6) and a second handle (68) is integral with second wall (8). The handles can be any number of forms, such as punched out handholds, or attached straps, which could be made from rope, nylon, or leather or any similar material. Preferably, the straps are removably attached to the walls, such as through two holes punched into the walls of the body. Handles could also be plastic hand holds, such as self attaching or metal handles which are riveted or bolted onto the walls. Even a cardboard handhold is contemplated as possible with this invention, such a handhold could be punched out of the wall of the body, and used for lifting.
The object or artifact (34) could be any number of types of objects, including but not limited plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china.
The body can be a unitary structure fabricated from cardboard or by molding from a rigid or semi-rigid polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride or comparable material.
In the preferred embodiment, body 16 has a trapezoidal cross-sectional configuration defined by integral, walls and overlapping extensions that form a laminate structure for the top and base.
FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, body ( 16) comprises a continuous one-piece construction of a base (4) from ~~hich an attached first wall (6) and a second wall (8) extend. The one-piece construction has an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32). The top of the body is formed with a first wall extension (12) integral with first wall (6), which is folded over a second wall extension (14) forming the top (10) in an overlapped embodiment. The box component can be made from single scored sheets of materials or two sheets of material connected together or multiple laminate structures.
The key to the S material selection for the body is strength of the body once assembled and the weight of the overall structure so that it works for shipping.
The body can be a unitary structure fabricated from cardboard or by molding from a rigid or semi-rigid polymer, such as a polyvinyl chloride or comparable material.
For the protective trapezoidal container embodiment, this device can utilize handles on the walls of the body for assistance in lifting the resultant box is contemplated. In a preferred embodiment, a first handle (62) is integral with first wall (6) and a second handle (68) is integral with second wall (8). The handles can be punched out, forming handholds, or alternatively, the step of attaching straps can be contemplated. Straps can be made from a wide variety of materials, such as rope, nylon, or leather. Straps may be removably attached, or permanently attached, such as through a two hole insertion point. Handles can be plastic handholds, such as self attaching or metal handles, which are riveted or bolted to the walls. A cardboard handhold, could be punched out of the wall of the body, and used for lifting as well.
The object or artifact (34) could be any number of types of objects, including but not limited to, plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china for this trapezoidal configuration.
Alternative embodiments contemplate that the walls could be secured, such as with hinges or similar attaching means and the top, base and walls could all be independent, structures which are their affixed together.
The body of the present invention could comprise one or more of a variety of lightweight, impact resistant materials. Contemplated materials include cardboard, corrugated paper, lightweight plywood, sheet metal, sheet tin, thin stainless steel, wood, high impact plastic, metal/plastic laminate materials, graphite composites, fiberglass, fiberboard or combinations thereof.
Cardboard is the preferred material of the packing system of the present invention.
In performing the novel method of the present invention, the slot is rectangular, but may be of a square shape, or another appropriate shape to accommodate the angles of the artifact. Slots, which are circular, could be used if the artifact is cylindrical or curvilinear.
In the preferred embodiment of the method using the materials described above, the following sizes of holders and body materials are contemplated as usable. The body material thickness can be between about 1/8 inch and about 3 inches thick. The typical holders can be between about 1/4 inch and about 3 inches thick. The overall body for use in the method has a height of 48 and 1/4 inches, but can range from as small as about 12 inches in height to about 6 feet tall.
A preferred body for use in the present method can have a width at the base of 24 and 9/16'"
inches, but can range from 3 inches in width to about 3 feet in width. The width at the top of the body is most preferably 7 and 7/16t" inches, but can range from 3 inches wide at the top to about 3 feet wide at the time. The preferably height for the body is 48 and 1/4 inches long and can range from 12 inches to 6 feet in length. The preferred depth of the body is 67 and 7/8~' inches, but can range from 12 inches to 10 feet deep.
The method contemplates the use of a holder with a slot opening, which is rectangular and preferably 4 and 1/4 inches wide. However, the slot could be as narrow as 1/2 inch and up to 6 inches wide. The height of the slot is preferably 40 inches high, but can range from as short as 6 inches high up to any height which would be snugly adhered to the interior of the body. This size slot typically accommodates the most desired artifact, a 40x 60-inch plate glass object. The most preferred materials structure of the holder is a 7 ply laminate structure.
However, the holder could be constructed from materials, which vary from 1 to20 layers in thickness. The desired thickness would depend on the materials selected for the holder and the particular artifact to be transported.
FIG. 5 shows an end cap which can be used in the novel method, which has a cap body (52), a first engageable edge (54), a second engageable edge (56), a third engageable edge (58) and a fourth engageable edge (60). The end-cap is folded in the unique method to create a "lid like"
1 S construction, much in the manner as lids is constructed for banker's boxes. In the preferred method the end cap is not fitted over the openings created in the body ends, although this is an alternative embodiment, which is usable within the scope of the present invention. Instead, the most preferred method fits the end caps snugly inside the body, creating strength and an even more secure formed article for transporting plate glass objects. Additionally, with the end caps inserted in this manner, that is, with the body of the end cap recessed, the assembly of the end cap onto the body is easier in the field. The assembly method can further use staples, adhesives, bolts, rivets, tape, and screws to attach the end caps to the body. 'This assembly method of the end caps creates a body, which can be easily lifted.
The unique end cap insertion moves the structural line of support closer to the centerline of the body providing greater strength. In a preferred embodiment, the end cap provides a third layer of on top of the formed top and formed base.
Alternative embodiments of method for attaching the end caps permit the end cap to be inserted into the body, creating a smooth surface, which resists the accumulation of dirt, mice, or other items when the created packing device which is stored. In addition, the unique set of inserting the end cap forming a non-recessed surface provides a larger volume for the container, which enables larger artifacts to be contained in the body. Also printing information or shipping details can be placed on the smooth, non-recessed exterior surface of the end cap and easily viewed during transport.
A third version of the method for attaching the end caps involves attaching the end cap to the body (52) so that the edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60 overlay the exterior of the body effectively providing additional protection to the edges of the body, totally encapsulating the body on each end.
FIG 6 shows the result of making the additional step of attaching a base support (44) to the base of the body ( 16). The resultant base support keeps the body from touching a floor or similar surface, which could be wet or contaminated.
A method for packing an object in a trapezoidal pyramid using the steps of:
inserting a first end of an object into a fiist holder; inserting a second end of an object into a second holder; attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base; attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
attaching a second end cap to the body at the base; wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall; attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension;
attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
The invention may be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention.
The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
In the preferred embodiment, the end caps are not fitted over the openings created in the body ends, but instead are fitted snugly inside, creating strength and a secure packing system.
With the end caps inserted into the body in this manner, the end caps are recessed. This type of end cap assembly enables faster assembly of the system in the field than any known packing system. The end caps can be fastened to the body using any of a variety of conventional techniques, which include the use of staples, adhesives, bolts, rivets, tape, and screws. This version of use of the end caps also provides a significant advantage compared to other system with regard to lifting. The end caps, assemble on the body in this way, provide a ledge like construction, which is strongly reinforced by the layering of the body, and the use of the folds in the material, such that lifting become only easier, by providing a surface, but more reliable, because the edges which are lifted have been reinforced by the overlaid construction and the folded effect. The unique end cap insertion moves the structural line of support closer to the centerline of the body. In a preferred embodiment, this end cap provides a third layer of on top of the layered sandwich like structures of both the body's top and base.
Alternative embodiments of the end cap configuration on the body contemplate that the end cap to be inserted into the body, with the end cap engageable edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60, adhered to the interior walls of the body, creating a smooth surface, which resists the accumulation of dirt, mice, or other items when stored. In this configuration, the end cap provides a larger volume for the interior of the body, which enables a larger artifact to be transported using the packing system. Also, this version of the end cap usage enables printing, such as origin or destination information or shipping contents to be on an easily viewable exterior surface of the body.
An embodiment of the invention involves disposing the edges of the end cap on the body (52) so that the engageable edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60 of the end cap overlay the exterior of the body effectively providing additional protection to the edges of the body, and encapsulating the body on each end.
FIG. 6 shows the body ( 16) with the top constructed to form a laminate or sandwich design and the base constructed to form a laminate, or sandwich design. The base is further enhanced with a base support (44) attached to the base of the body to keep the body from touching a floor or similar surface and to facilitate lifting, such as by a forklift.
In yet another embodiment, the body can be made even more useful by adding a first handle (62) and second handle (68) which can be attached to first wall (6) and second wall (8) respectively. It is contemplated that the handles can be of a variety of materials and forms, and can even be cut from the walls of the body, creating slots for lifting the body. These slots could be of any useful shape. At least one slot per wall of the body is contemplated as useful in this embodiment.
FIG. 7 shows body ( 16) having at least two-foot pads, a first foot pad (48) and second foot pad (50). Three or more footpads or base supports could be used within the invention. The footpads are designed to enable the packing system to be lifted, such as by a forklift without damaging the artifact. The packing system, in a preferred embodiment, could use removable footpads or base supports, ones that are attached with a removable adhesive or a similar material, such as a bolt.
Additionally, the foot pads or base supports are preferably positioned at least under the first and second holders, although it is contemplated that additional foot pads could also be located along the base (4) for additional support. The foot pads can be made of wood, cardboard, plastic, corrugated cardboard, Styrofoam or combinations thereof.
FIG. 8 shows a cross section of the body (16) wherein the artifact or object, (34) is in a first position, inserted into the slot of a first holder at a first position (70) and into the slot of a second holder at a first position (74). The distances from the holder to the end of the body are noted as distances "a" and "b" respectively. Also, this embodiment shows the base supports (44) and (46) disposed directly under the holders (26) and (28) respectively. The slots may be engineered to hold one or more artifacts, however, if additional space remains in the slot area once the artifact is inserted, it is contemplated that spacers or packing material could be used as a buffer to prevent any movement of the artifacts in the slot which would cause damage or warpage. In the preferred embodiment, it is contemplated that rectangular spaces would be used, made from cardboard in a mufti-ply construction.
FIG. 9 shows a body ( 16) with a small artifact engaged in the holders of body ( 16). In FIG. 9, the body (16) is also presented as resting on a set of casters, hereafter referred to as first wheel set (66) and second wheel set (68). These casters could be removably attached, or, alternatively, holes could be punched into the base of the box, and the wheel sets could then be set into those holes and secured, such as with a cotter pin on the interior side of the box.
In this Figure, the object (35) is shown to be held by first and second holders (26) and (28) respectively; however,, the distance from first holder (26) in this figure, which is at the first holder's second position (72), is shown as distance " a' " to signify that the distance is different than the distance "a" shown in FIG. 8. Also, second holder (28) in this Figure is positioned at second holder's second position (76) and is shown as being at a distance of "
b' " to signify that first and second holders can be moved, slid, and repositioned to accommodate smaller objects inside the body.
FIG. 10 shows the body (16) wherein the first holder (26) contains an object or artifact (34) and a second additional object (80) is shown adjacent said object (34) and a third additional object (82) is shown adjacent said object (80) and all three objects are restrained with a restraining band (78). It is contemplated as within the scope of the present invention to use one or more restraining bands depending on the weight of the artifact or artifacts being secured for transit. In an alternative embodiment, these additional objects (80) and (82) could be inserted into the slots of the holder. It is also contemplated that if there is extra room in the slots, permitting the objects to slide, then wedges, such as a wedge made from cardboard, could be inserted into the slot to prevent jarring or movement of the additional objects in the slots. Wedges could be used to hold objects in the slots where the object invented for shipping is significantly less in width than the slot opening.
FIG. 11 shows holder (26) with a backstop (84). The backstop (84) prevents the object (34) from sliding through the slot in the holder.
FIG. 12 shows a body ( 16) with a holder (26) disposed in the center of the body ( 16). A portion of the slot of holder (26) is backstopped to prevent a first object (34) from sliding through the holder and a second portion of the same slot is backstopped on the opposite side to prevent and object (35) from sliding through the slot (26). Two additional holders are shown, (100) and (102) with slots which the objects passing through.
The packing system is contemplated as a reusable system, making it environmentally friendly. It is also contemplated that the packing system is made of post consumer paper, which is recyclable, reducing the environmental impact to the creation, use and disposal of this packing system.
Handles can be disposed on the walls of the body for ease of lifting of the packing system. In a preferred embodiment, a first handle (62) is integral with first wall (6) and a second handle (68) is integral with second wall (8). The handles can be any number of forms, such as punched out handholds, or attached straps, which could be made from rope, nylon, or leather or any similar material. Preferably, the straps are removably attached to the walls, such as through two holes punched into the walls of the body. Handles could also be plastic hand holds, such as self attaching or metal handles which are riveted or bolted onto the walls. Even a cardboard handhold is contemplated as possible with this invention, such a handhold could be punched out of the wall of the body, and used for lifting.
The object or artifact (34) could be any number of types of objects, including but not limited plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china.
The body can be a unitary structure fabricated from cardboard or by molding from a rigid or semi-rigid polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride or comparable material.
In the preferred embodiment, body 16 has a trapezoidal cross-sectional configuration defined by integral, walls and overlapping extensions that form a laminate structure for the top and base.
FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, body ( 16) comprises a continuous one-piece construction of a base (4) from ~~hich an attached first wall (6) and a second wall (8) extend. The one-piece construction has an interior side (30) and an exterior side (32). The top of the body is formed with a first wall extension (12) integral with first wall (6), which is folded over a second wall extension (14) forming the top (10) in an overlapped embodiment. The box component can be made from single scored sheets of materials or two sheets of material connected together or multiple laminate structures.
The key to the S material selection for the body is strength of the body once assembled and the weight of the overall structure so that it works for shipping.
The body can be a unitary structure fabricated from cardboard or by molding from a rigid or semi-rigid polymer, such as a polyvinyl chloride or comparable material.
For the protective trapezoidal container embodiment, this device can utilize handles on the walls of the body for assistance in lifting the resultant box is contemplated. In a preferred embodiment, a first handle (62) is integral with first wall (6) and a second handle (68) is integral with second wall (8). The handles can be punched out, forming handholds, or alternatively, the step of attaching straps can be contemplated. Straps can be made from a wide variety of materials, such as rope, nylon, or leather. Straps may be removably attached, or permanently attached, such as through a two hole insertion point. Handles can be plastic handholds, such as self attaching or metal handles, which are riveted or bolted to the walls. A cardboard handhold, could be punched out of the wall of the body, and used for lifting as well.
The object or artifact (34) could be any number of types of objects, including but not limited to, plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china for this trapezoidal configuration.
Alternative embodiments contemplate that the walls could be secured, such as with hinges or similar attaching means and the top, base and walls could all be independent, structures which are their affixed together.
The body of the present invention could comprise one or more of a variety of lightweight, impact resistant materials. Contemplated materials include cardboard, corrugated paper, lightweight plywood, sheet metal, sheet tin, thin stainless steel, wood, high impact plastic, metal/plastic laminate materials, graphite composites, fiberglass, fiberboard or combinations thereof.
Cardboard is the preferred material of the packing system of the present invention.
In performing the novel method of the present invention, the slot is rectangular, but may be of a square shape, or another appropriate shape to accommodate the angles of the artifact. Slots, which are circular, could be used if the artifact is cylindrical or curvilinear.
In the preferred embodiment of the method using the materials described above, the following sizes of holders and body materials are contemplated as usable. The body material thickness can be between about 1/8 inch and about 3 inches thick. The typical holders can be between about 1/4 inch and about 3 inches thick. The overall body for use in the method has a height of 48 and 1/4 inches, but can range from as small as about 12 inches in height to about 6 feet tall.
A preferred body for use in the present method can have a width at the base of 24 and 9/16'"
inches, but can range from 3 inches in width to about 3 feet in width. The width at the top of the body is most preferably 7 and 7/16t" inches, but can range from 3 inches wide at the top to about 3 feet wide at the time. The preferably height for the body is 48 and 1/4 inches long and can range from 12 inches to 6 feet in length. The preferred depth of the body is 67 and 7/8~' inches, but can range from 12 inches to 10 feet deep.
The method contemplates the use of a holder with a slot opening, which is rectangular and preferably 4 and 1/4 inches wide. However, the slot could be as narrow as 1/2 inch and up to 6 inches wide. The height of the slot is preferably 40 inches high, but can range from as short as 6 inches high up to any height which would be snugly adhered to the interior of the body. This size slot typically accommodates the most desired artifact, a 40x 60-inch plate glass object. The most preferred materials structure of the holder is a 7 ply laminate structure.
However, the holder could be constructed from materials, which vary from 1 to20 layers in thickness. The desired thickness would depend on the materials selected for the holder and the particular artifact to be transported.
FIG. 5 shows an end cap which can be used in the novel method, which has a cap body (52), a first engageable edge (54), a second engageable edge (56), a third engageable edge (58) and a fourth engageable edge (60). The end-cap is folded in the unique method to create a "lid like"
1 S construction, much in the manner as lids is constructed for banker's boxes. In the preferred method the end cap is not fitted over the openings created in the body ends, although this is an alternative embodiment, which is usable within the scope of the present invention. Instead, the most preferred method fits the end caps snugly inside the body, creating strength and an even more secure formed article for transporting plate glass objects. Additionally, with the end caps inserted in this manner, that is, with the body of the end cap recessed, the assembly of the end cap onto the body is easier in the field. The assembly method can further use staples, adhesives, bolts, rivets, tape, and screws to attach the end caps to the body. 'This assembly method of the end caps creates a body, which can be easily lifted.
The unique end cap insertion moves the structural line of support closer to the centerline of the body providing greater strength. In a preferred embodiment, the end cap provides a third layer of on top of the formed top and formed base.
Alternative embodiments of method for attaching the end caps permit the end cap to be inserted into the body, creating a smooth surface, which resists the accumulation of dirt, mice, or other items when the created packing device which is stored. In addition, the unique set of inserting the end cap forming a non-recessed surface provides a larger volume for the container, which enables larger artifacts to be contained in the body. Also printing information or shipping details can be placed on the smooth, non-recessed exterior surface of the end cap and easily viewed during transport.
A third version of the method for attaching the end caps involves attaching the end cap to the body (52) so that the edges, 54, 56, 58 and 60 overlay the exterior of the body effectively providing additional protection to the edges of the body, totally encapsulating the body on each end.
FIG 6 shows the result of making the additional step of attaching a base support (44) to the base of the body ( 16). The resultant base support keeps the body from touching a floor or similar surface, which could be wet or contaminated.
A method for packing an object in a trapezoidal pyramid using the steps of:
inserting a first end of an object into a fiist holder; inserting a second end of an object into a second holder; attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base; attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
attaching a second end cap to the body at the base; wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall; attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension;
attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
The invention may be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention.
The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Claims (67)
1. A method for packing an object in a trapezoidal pyramid using the steps of:
a. inserting a first end of an object into a first holder;
b. inserting a second end of an object into a second holder;
c. Attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
d. inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base;
e. attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
f. attaching a second end cap to the body at the base;
g. wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall;
h. attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
i. attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension; and j. attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
a. inserting a first end of an object into a first holder;
b. inserting a second end of an object into a second holder;
c. Attaching a first component of the body to the second component of the body at the base;
d. inserting the object contained by the first and second holders into the assembled body and attaching the holders to the base;
e. attaching a first end cap to the body at the base;
f. attaching a second end cap to the body at the base;
g. wrapping the first wall of the body to overlap the extension of the second wall;
h. attaching the end cap to the body by removably engaging a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, and a fourth engageable edge creating a closed end;
i. attaching the top of the first and second holders to the first wall extension; and j. attaching the first wall extension to the second wall extension, forming a top.
2. The method of claim 1, including the additional step of attaching footpads to the exterior of the base.
3. The method of claim 1, including the step of punching slots into the walls of the body forming handles to facilitate moving of the body.
4. The method of claim 1, including the step of securing wheel sets to the base of the body to assist in moving said body.
5. The method of claim 1, including the step of securing handles to said walls of said body.
6. A packing system comprising:
a. a one piece body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and wherein said one piece body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said one piece body comprises a first wall and a second wall integral to and extending upward from said base, and said top is integral with said a first wall extension of said first wall which is formed by interlacing said first wall extension with a second wall extension which is integral and extending from said second wall;
b. a first end cap removably attached to said first end and a second end cap removably attached to said second end;
c. a first holder and a second holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base or securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said packing system;
d. wherein said first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
a. a one piece body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and wherein said one piece body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said one piece body comprises a first wall and a second wall integral to and extending upward from said base, and said top is integral with said a first wall extension of said first wall which is formed by interlacing said first wall extension with a second wall extension which is integral and extending from said second wall;
b. a first end cap removably attached to said first end and a second end cap removably attached to said second end;
c. a first holder and a second holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base or securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said packing system;
d. wherein said first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
7. The packing system of claim 6, wherein the first component base extension is layered to said second component base extension using a material selected from the group comprising:
a. staples, adhesive, rivets, hinges, tape, bolts, nails, screws, straps, and combinations thereof.
a. staples, adhesive, rivets, hinges, tape, bolts, nails, screws, straps, and combinations thereof.
8. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said first and second end caps each comprises a cap body with a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge and a fourth engageable edge, wherein the engageable ends fold and fit snugly within the interior side of said body.
9. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said system further comprises at least two base supports and to elevate the base from the surface on which the packing system is disposed, wherein each base support extends the entire width of said base.
10. The packing system of claim 9, wherein said base support can comprise at least two-foot pads which are between 6 inches and 18 inches long.
11. The packing system of claim 6, wherein a first handle is integral with first wall and a second handle is integral with second wall.
12. The packing system of claim 6, wherein the body is in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid.
13. The packing system of claim 6, wherein a first wheel set and a second wheel set are fixedly attached to said base.
14. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said first holder can be slidably moved between a first holder first position and a first holder second position and said second holder can be slidably moved between a second holder second position and a second holder second position.
15. The packing system of claim 6, which is adapted to hold at least two flat objects.
16. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said object is selected from the group comprising plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china.
17. The packing system of claim 6, wherein the body comprises a material selected from the group, cardboard, corrugated paper, light weight high impact plastic, plywood, sheet metal, sheet tin, thin stainless steel, wood metal/plastic laminate materials, graphite composites, fiberglass, fiberboard or combinations thereof.
18. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said first and second holders comprise slots which are rectangular.
19. The packing system of claim 18, wherein said first and second holders comprise slots which are capable of holding at least two artifacts.
20. The packing system of claim 19, wherein said first and second slots can accommodate a 40 inch by 60 inches plate glass.
21. The packing system of claim 6, wherein the end caps can be disposed over the edges of the body and removably attached to the body.
22. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said object can be restrained to at least one additional object with at least one restraining band.
23. The packing system of claim 6, wherein said first and second holders are secured to said second wall extension and said base using a member of the group comprising:
adhesive, hinges, screws, straps, staples, nails, bolts and rivets.
adhesive, hinges, screws, straps, staples, nails, bolts and rivets.
24. The packing system of claim 6, wherein aid first and second holders further comprise a backstop covering at least a portion of said slot opening.
25. The packing system of claim 6, wherein at least three holders are utilized, and wherein at least two holders are trapezoidal pyramids.
26. A packing system for packing flat objects comprising:
a. a body comprising a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body comprising at least a two part construction comprising: a first component with a first component base extension, and a second component with a second component base extension and wherein said body is assembled such that said first component base extension is layered on said second component base extension;
and further wherein said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side, a first wall extending upward from said base, a second wall extending upward from said base, and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
b. a first end cap removably attached to said first end and a second end cap removably attached to said second end;
c. a first holder and a second holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base, for securely engaging opposite ends of an object wherein said first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of an object can be removably inserted.
a. a body comprising a first end and a second end, a base and a top; and said body comprising at least a two part construction comprising: a first component with a first component base extension, and a second component with a second component base extension and wherein said body is assembled such that said first component base extension is layered on said second component base extension;
and further wherein said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side, a first wall extending upward from said base, a second wall extending upward from said base, and a top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
b. a first end cap removably attached to said first end and a second end cap removably attached to said second end;
c. a first holder and a second holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base, for securely engaging opposite ends of an object wherein said first holder comprises a first slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second holder comprises a second slot into which a second end of an object can be removably inserted.
27. The packing system of claim 26, wherein the body is in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid.
28. The packing system of claim 27, wherein said system further comprises at least two base supports to elevate the base from a surface on which the packing system is disposed.
29. The packing system of claim 26, wherein the first component base extension and said second component base extension are assembled forming a laminate using a material selected from the group comprising: staples, adhesive, rivets, hinges, tape, bolts, nails, screws, straps, and combinations thereof.
30. The packing system of claim 26, wherein each of said first and second end caps comprises a cap body, a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge, a fourth engageable edge, and wherein said engageable edges fold and fit snugly within the interior side of said body.
31. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second end caps are trapezoidal pyramids.
32. The packing system of claim 28, wherein each of said base supports can comprise at least two foot pads.
33. The packing system of claim 26, wherein a first handle is integral with said first wall and a second handle is integral with said second wall.
34. The packing system of claim 27, further comprising a first wheel set and a second wheel set are fixedly attached to said base.
35. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first holder can be slidably moved between a first holder first position and a first holder second position and said second holder can be slidably moved between a second holder second position and a second holder second position.
36. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second holders contain at least two flat objects.
37. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said object is at least one heavy flat plate glass object.
38. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said object is selected from the group comprising plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china.
39. The packing system of claim 26, wherein the body comprises a material selected from the group: cardboard, corrugated paper, light weight high impact plastic, plywood, sheet metal, sheet tin, thin stainless steel, wood, metal/plastic laminate materials, graphite composites, fiberglass, fiberboard or combinations thereof.
40. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second holders comprise slots which are rectangular.
41. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second slots can accommodate a 40 inch by 60 inch plate glass object.
42. The packing system of claim 26, wherein the end caps can be disposed over the edges of the body and removably secured.
43. The packing system of claim 26, wherein at least one additional object can be secured to said object with at least one restraining band and secured within said body.
44. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second holders are removably secured to said second wall extension and to said base.
45. The packing system of claim 26, wherein said first and second holders further comprise a backstop covering at least a portion of said slot opening.
46. The packing system of claim 26, wherein at least a third holder is utilized, and wherein at least two of said three holders are trapezoidal pyramids.
47. A protective trapezoidal container comprising:
a. a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top;
b. and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base to said top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
c. a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end;
d. a first generally rectangular holder and a second generally rectangular holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
e. wherein said first generally rectangular holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second generally rectangular holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
a. a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top;
b. and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base to said top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
c. a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end;
d. a first generally rectangular holder and a second generally rectangular holder removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container;
e. wherein said first generally rectangular holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second generally rectangular holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted.
48. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said a body is a two part construction having a first component with a first component base extension and a second component with a second component base extension and wherein said first component base extension is layered on said second component base extension.
49. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 48, wherein the first component base extension is secured to said second component base extension using a material selected from the group comprising staples, adhesive, rivets, hinges, tape, bolts, nails, screws, straps, and combinations thereof.
50. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second trapezoidal shaped end caps each comprises a cap body with a first engageable edge, a second engageable edge, a third engageable edge and a fourth engageable edge, wherein the engageable edges fold and fit snugly within the interior side of said body.
51. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, further comprising at least two base rectangular supports to elevate the base from the surface on which the protective container is disposed.
52. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 51, wherein said rectangular base support can comprise of at least two foot pads.
53. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein a first handle is integral with first wall and a second handle is integral with second wall.
54. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 51, wherein a first wheel set and a second wheel set are fixedly attached to said base rectangular supports.
55. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first generally rectangular holder can be slidably moved between a first holder first position and a first holder second position and said second generally rectangular holder can be slidably moved between a second holder second position and a second holder second position.
56. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, which is adapted to hold at least two flat objects.
57. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said object is selected from the group comprising plate glass, stained glass, panels, mirrors, artwork, decorative doors, ceramic plates, frames, large plate-like fragile materials, molding, windows, and china.
58. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein the body comprises a material selected from the group, cardboard, corrugated paper, light weight high impact plastic, plywood, sheet metal, sheet tin, thin stainless steel, wood metal/plastic laminate materials, graphite composites, fiberglass, fiberboard or combinations thereof.
59. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second generally rectangular holders comprise slots which are rectangular.
60. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 59, wherein said first and second generally rectangular holders comprise slots which are capable of holding at least two artifacts.
61. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second generally rectangular holders have a thickness of between about 1/4 inch and 12 inches.
62. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second slots can accommodate a 40 inch by 60 inches plate glass.
63. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein the trapezoidal shaped end caps can be disposed over the edges of the body and secured with a member of the group, staples, adhesive, straps, brads, tape, hinges, nails, bolts or a combination thereof.
64. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said object can be restrained to at least one additional object with at least one restraining band.
65. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second generally rectangular holders are secured to said second wall extension and said base using a member of the group comprising: adhesive, hinges, tape, screws, straps, staples, nails, bolts and rivets.
66. The protective trapezoidal container of claim 47, wherein said first and second generally rectangular holders further comprise a backstop covering at least a portion of said slot opening.
67. A protective trapezoidal container in the shape of a trapezoidal pyramid comprising:
a. a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top;
b. and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base to said top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
c. a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end;
d. a first trapezoidal holder, a second trapezoidal holder, and a third trapezoidal holder, wherein said first trapezoidal holder is removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container; and e. wherein said first trapezoidal holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second trapezoidal holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted, and said third trapezoidal holder comprises a third rectangular slot into which the object can be inserted.
a. a body having a first end and a second end, a base and a top;
b. and said body consists of an interior side and an exterior side and said body comprises a first wall and a second wall extending upward from said base to said top formed from a first wall extension of said first wall which is overlaid on a second wall extension of said second wall;
c. a first trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said first end and a second trapezoidal shaped end cap removably attached to said second end;
d. a first trapezoidal holder, a second trapezoidal holder, and a third trapezoidal holder, wherein said first trapezoidal holder is removably engageable with the second wall extension and the base for securely engaging two ends of an object to be held in said protective container; and e. wherein said first trapezoidal holder comprises a first rectangular slot into which a first end of the object can be removably inserted, and a second trapezoidal holder comprises a second rectangular slot into which a second end of the object can be removably inserted, and said third trapezoidal holder comprises a third rectangular slot into which the object can be inserted.
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