EP1098816A1 - Modular aufgebauter behälter - Google Patents

Modular aufgebauter behälter

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Publication number
EP1098816A1
EP1098816A1 EP99934830A EP99934830A EP1098816A1 EP 1098816 A1 EP1098816 A1 EP 1098816A1 EP 99934830 A EP99934830 A EP 99934830A EP 99934830 A EP99934830 A EP 99934830A EP 1098816 A1 EP1098816 A1 EP 1098816A1
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Prior art keywords
panel
box
cam
panels
dowel
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EP99934830A
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English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Michael John Brown
Paul Michael La Frenais
Gary Whaley
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Cotswold Design Consultancy Ltd
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Cotswold Design Consultancy Ltd
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Priority claimed from GB9815694A external-priority patent/GB2339765A/en
Priority claimed from GB9817525A external-priority patent/GB2340480A/en
Priority claimed from GBGB9905139.3A external-priority patent/GB9905139D0/en
Priority claimed from GBGB9907295.1A external-priority patent/GB9907295D0/en
Application filed by Cotswold Design Consultancy Ltd filed Critical Cotswold Design Consultancy Ltd
Publication of EP1098816A1 publication Critical patent/EP1098816A1/de
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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Definitions

  • the invention relates to boxes that are constructed from a plurality of panels and particularly, though not exclusively, to boxes in which the panels are fastened together by releasable fastening means.
  • Boxes or crates may be made from a plurality of panels fastened together by various means such as screws, nails or adhesives.
  • the panels can be made of a variety of materials but are commonly formed from softwood battens with a plywood insert.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a box which is modular in that the panels from which the box is comprised can be repaired or replaced if damaged.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a box that can be assembled from a plurality of panels in different sizes or shapes to suit different requirements.
  • the invention provides a box comprising a plurality of panels and co-operat g fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together, wherein the fastening means comprises: retaining means in a first panel; a catch member inserted in an elongate hole in a second panel, the catch member comprising an engagement portion having movable anchor means and an operating portion having operating means for moving the anchor means; and means to move the engagement portion and the operating portion along the elongate hole.
  • the panels are made of wood but they may alternatively be made of any suitable material into which the catch means and retaining means may be fitted.
  • the panels are standard box panels comprising softwood battens with a plywood insert.
  • the parts of the panels are fastened together by screws, to ensure improved repairability of the panels, but alternatively they may be fastened together by nails or other suitable means.
  • the retaining means comprises a collar inserted in a bore in the first panel.
  • the retaining means may be integral with the first panel, for example the retaining means may be a collar integrally moulded within a bore integrally moulded in a panel of plastics material.
  • the operating portion comprises a plunger portion having plunger means.
  • the second panel further includes an access hole extending at right angles to, and into, the elongate hole.
  • the movement means moves the engagement portion and the plunger portion along the elongate hole towards and into the collar to engage the connector and moves the engagement portion and the plunger portion along the elongate hole away from the collar and back into the elongate hole to disengage the connector.
  • the anchor means is moved into an engagement position relative to the collar. At this position, the engagement portion is preferably disengaged from the moving means while the plunger portion continues to be moved by the moving means with respect to the engagement portion such that the plunger means is advanced between the anchor means within the collar to move the anchor means into engagement with the collar.
  • the collar is advantageously inserted in a bore in the panel.
  • the collar preferably has a self-tapping thread for insertion and fixing within the bore.
  • the collar has an angled face for co-operation with the anchor means.
  • the collar may advantageously be machined or die cast metal. It must be sufficiently strong and held within the bore with sufficient strength to withstand forces on the anchor portions of the connector which will tend to pull the two panels apart.
  • the collar comprises a cylindrical collar with a self-tapping thread on the outer surface of the cylinder and a smooth bore on the inside surface of the cylinder, the smooth bore extending to an angled face on the interior of the bore or on the inside end of the cylinder.
  • the bore in the panel is substantially the same depth as the collar.
  • the bore in the panel has a greater depth than the length of the collar.
  • the catch member is inserted in the elongate hole which preferably extends from the edge of the panel or a batten fastened to the panel and the access hole extends to the elongate hole from the face of the panel or batten.
  • the catch member may be inserted within a sleeve in the elongate hole.
  • the engagement portion and the plunger portion of the catch portion comprise two complimentary portions that are arranged in conjunction with one another.
  • the engagement portion preferably comprises a body portion attached to the anchoring means.
  • the plunger portion preferably comprises a body portion attached to the plunger means.
  • the plunger means is arranged within the anchor means and the respective body portions are arranged adjacent one another.
  • the anchor means comprises a two fingered collet.
  • the end faces of the fingers are angled to co-operate with the angled face of the collar.
  • the fingers are resilient such that the movement of the plunger through the anchor means causes the fingers to be forced outward and retraction of the plunger through the anchor means allows the anchor means to return to their original position.
  • the fingers are formed with notches on their inner surface for engagement with corresponding ridges on the plunger means to indicate when the anchor means is in engagement with the collar.
  • the notches may be formed on the plunger means and the ridges may be formed on the fingers.
  • the co-operating notches and ridges also advantageously serve to retain the connector in the engaged position.
  • a further set of co-operating notches is provided to serve as an engagement means with the ridges when the catch is retracted to withdraw the anchor means with the plunger means.
  • the elongate hole is dimensioned such that the catch means is within the panel when it is fully retracted.
  • the catch means is formed with a protruding lug at its inner end to ensure correct alignment of the two catch components, anchor and plunger, during installation.
  • the plunger portion comprises a substantially cylindrical plunger that extends between the anchor means.
  • the body portion of the anchor means includes a disengagement portion such that, as the catch means is advanced by the movement means, the anchor means moves into position relative to the collar, the movement means then disengages from the anchor means but remains in engagement with the plunger means so that the plunger is advanced further between the fingers of the anchor portion, forcing the fingers apart and into engagement with the collar to hold the two panels together.
  • the catch means is advantageously formed of injection moulded plastics, advantageously a polycarbonate material.
  • the engagement portion may be formed of a polycarbonate material and the plunger portion may be formed of an acetal material, though any suitable materials may be used.
  • the body portion of the anchor means comprises teeth for engagement with the movement means.
  • the body portion of the plunger means comprises teeth for engagement with the movement means.
  • the respective body portions are formed as complimentary sections, each being half the thickness of the catch means and each having complimentary sets of teeth for engagement by the movement means, such that the movement means engages with both sets of teeth to move both the engagement portion and the plunger portion.
  • the movement means comprises a key having a splined shaft which is inserted through the access hole.
  • the shaft is held in position within the access hole and is operated by a key means.
  • the shaft passes right through both body portions and engages with a co-operating hole in the panel to the rear side of the elongate hole.
  • an insert sleeve is mounted in the co-operating hole.
  • the insert sleeve has a "click" fitting to indicate to an operator when the splined shaft is in engagement and/or to prevent inadvertent disengagement of the splined shaft.
  • the spline When the shaft is rotated, the spline co-operates with the teeth in the body portions to move the catch means. When the spline reaches the end of the teeth section on the anchor portion, it moves into a free wheel position. The anchor portion thus does not move any further but continued rotation of the shaft causes the plunger portion to be moved further with respect to the anchor portion. This forces the plunger means between the fingers, moving them apart and into engagement with the collar.
  • the shaft is rotated in the other direction, thus retracting the plunger portion which allows the fingers of the anchor means to return to the disengaged position.
  • the plunger portion is moved back, the anchor portion is pulled back with it, bringing the spline back into engagement with the teeth on the anchor portion and thus retracting both portions of the catch back into the elongate hole.
  • the elongate hole and the catch are preferable for co-operate in only one orientation.
  • An advantageous arrangement for ensuring this is for the elongate hole to have a modified or non-circular cross-section and for the catch to have a cross-sectional shape to cooperate with the cross-section of the hole.
  • An example of this would be for the hole to have a "D" shaped cross-section and for the catch to have one side with a flat face.
  • an advantageous alternative arrangement is for the elongate hole to further comprise a small diameter hole with its centre point on the circumference of the elongate hole and for the catch to include a small locating lug integrally formed into one part of either the plunger or anchor portions.
  • an insert sleeve may be inserted in the elongate hole, the insert sleeve having an internal cross-section adapted to allow insertion of the catch member in a desired orientation.
  • the fingers form a split cylinder surrounding the plunger.
  • the panels are made in standard sizes and different size boxes can be made by using different numbers and arrangements of the panels.
  • one of the panels of the box comprises a base panel and at least three, but preferably four or multiples of four, of the panels comprise side panels.
  • the fastening means on the base panel comprises the retaining means, preferably a collar, inserted in the upward face of the panel, and the fastening means on the lower edge of the side panels comprises the catch member with the elongate hole extending in an upwardly vertical direction from the lower edge of the side panels.
  • one of the panels of the box comprises a top panel or lid.
  • the lid comprises one or more side pieces that extend in a downwardly vertical direction, with respect to the normal orientation of the box, and the fastening means are inserted in the side piece.
  • the fastening means in the side pieces comprise the catch member and the retaining means are inserted in the top edge of the adjacent side panels.
  • the side pieces of the lid extend sufficiently to enable the lid to cover the panels of the box when the box is dismantled and the lid and base panel can be fastened together with the side panels retained between them.
  • the panel comprises battens of, for example, softwood, and a sheet of, for example, plywood.
  • the elongate hole extends into the battens from the edge of the panel or into the face of the panel.
  • the fastening means may be removed or not included, as desired.
  • the arrangement of the catch such that it can be retracted fully within the panel when not in use means that the catches that are not in use can be arranged so as not to interfere with other panels or be at risk from damage.
  • the side panels comprise either a "female” panel or a "male” panel.
  • each side edge of each of the side panels will have the same fastening means such that a "female” panel will have retaining means at each side edge for fastening to the catch member of two adjacent "male” panels.
  • the panels are manufactured to have access to the catch member to move the anchor means from one of either the interior or the exterior of the box when assembled.
  • the invention provides a box comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of connecting posts, and co-operating fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together or to fasten a panel to a connectmg post, wherein the fastening means comprises: retaining means in a first panel or a connecting post; a catch member inserted in an elongate hole in a second panel or a connecting post, the catch member comprising an engagement portion having movable anchor means and an operating portion having operating means for moving the anchor means; and means to move the engagement portion and the operating portion along the elongate hole.
  • the retaining means are mounted on the connecting posts.
  • the panels are each fastened to a connecting post in the form of a corner post having two faces at right angles to each other and having retaining means such as collars mounted on each of the said faces into which is moved the anchor means of the catch member mounted on each of the two panels.
  • the panels are each fastened to a connecting post in the form of an intermediate post having two faces opposed to each other and having collars mounted on each of the said faces.
  • the anchor means of the catch members mounted on each of the two panels are moved to engage with the collars on each of the faces.
  • connecting posts are provided for boxes of more than one panel in height.
  • the connecting posts extend the full height of the number of panels used and the panels are fastened to the connecting posts at their sides and to a vertically adjacent panel at one or both of the upper and lower edges.
  • a panel may be fastened to a vertically adjacent panel by means of a connecting post.
  • a plurality of connecting posts of the height of a single panel may be used to assemble a box of more than one panel in height, the vertically adjacent connecting posts being fastened together by suitable means.
  • a box in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention comprising the connecting posts has the advantage that the user can select whether to have interior or exterior access to the fastening means depending on the particular requirements of the intended use of the box.
  • the user may select the orientation of the panels as required, including having different orientations of panels in one box.
  • An advantage of this is that the preferred entry direction for a person opening the box can be pre-selected.
  • the box of the invention in either embodiment can be simply assembled and dismantled by engagement and release of the co-operating fastening means.
  • the arrangement of the invention enables any panel or combination of panels to be removed selectively without the need for full disassembly of the box.
  • the invention further provides a tote bin in accordance with the first or second embodiments of the invention.
  • the tote bin further comprises fastening means for fastening a first tote bin to a second tote bin, the fastening means comprismg retaining means in a first tote bin, a catch member mserted in an elongate hole in a second tote bin, the catch member comprising an engagement portion having movable anchor means and an operating portion having operating means for moving the anchor means, and means to move the engagement portion and the operating portion along the elongate hole, for fastening the top of the first tote bin to the bottom of the second tote bin.
  • fastening means comprismg retaining means in a first tote bin, a catch member mserted in an elongate hole in a second tote bin, the catch member comprising an engagement portion having movable anchor means and an operating portion having operating means for moving the anchor means, and means to move the engagement portion and the operating portion along the elongate hole, for fastening the top of the first tote bin to the bottom
  • the fastening means comprises retaining means that may be inserted in the upper edge of a first tote bin when the tote bin is to be stacked with a second tote bin and catch members inserted in elongate holes at the lower edges of the side panels of the second tote bin.
  • retaining means that may be inserted in the upper edge of a first tote bin when the tote bin is to be stacked with a second tote bin and catch members inserted in elongate holes at the lower edges of the side panels of the second tote bin.
  • the tote bin preferably further comprises carrying means such as handles or hand slots.
  • one end of the tote bin comprises a cut away section.
  • the tote bin is assembled with one end omitted.
  • a plurality of tote bins can be used to form a simple shelvmg system.
  • the tote bin can comprise a base with cooperating fastening means for attachment to the side panels or may comprise a simple drop-in base.
  • a plurality of tote bins or boxes according to the invention may be stacked on a pallet using further co-operating fastening means.
  • the pallet is provided with a plurality of retaining means such as collars inserted therein for co-operation with catch members at the lower edges of the box or tote bin.
  • the fastening means may comprise catch members inserted at the edges of the pallet to cooperate with retaining means such as collars at the lower edges of the box or tote bin.
  • a box according to the invention may also be provided with fork lift runners attached to the base of the box by co-operating fastening means.
  • a box according to the invention may further comprise one or more internal fittmgs attached to the box by co-operating fastening means.
  • Such internal fittings may be in the form of a plurality of bars to form a fitment to hold a piece of equipment securely within the box for transportation.
  • the invention provides a box comprising a plurality of panels and co-operating fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together, wherein the fastening means comprises: cam means having a cam track for insertion into one face of a first panel; and dowel means having a first end for mounting on a second panel and a second end for co-operating with the cam track; and wherein: the first panel comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extending from the edge of the panel to the cam track of the inserted cam means such that when the box is assembled, the second end of the dowel means mounted on the second panel is inserted into the hole in the edge of the first panel until the second end of the dowel means engages the cam track of the cam means and rotation of the cam means causes the second end of the dowel means to be drawn further into the hole in the first panel to bring the first and second panels into close engagement and to retain the panels together.
  • the panels are made of wood but they may alternatively be made of any suitable material into which the cam means and dowel means may be fitted.
  • the panels are standard box panels comprising softwood battens with a plywood insert.
  • the panels are fastened together by screws, to ensure improved repairability of the panels, but alternatively they may be fastened together by nails or other suitable means.
  • the dowel means may be made of metal, nylon or any suitable material.
  • the first end of the dowel means has a screw thread.
  • the dowel may be mounted on the face of the second panel or on an edge thereof.
  • an insert of, for example, nylon or plastics material is mounted in the face or edge of the second panel and the dowel means is screwed into the insert.
  • the dowel means may be inserted directly into the second panel.
  • the second end of the dowel is formed with a groove for co-operating engagement with the cam track.
  • the cam means may be made of metal, nylon or any suitable material.
  • the cam means is inserted into a recess formed in the face of the first panel.
  • the cam means may be inserted directly into the recess in the panel or alternatively may be mounted into a nylon or plastics cam support insert.
  • the cam support insert may be positioned in the recess and then the cam means mounted into the insert or, alternatively, the cam means and the cam support insert may be made as a combination and inserted into the recess together.
  • the positioning of the recess must be determined accurately to enable the dowel to fit correctly into the cam track and the panels to be brought into close proximity on turning of the cam means to tighten the fitting.
  • the cam means is rotatable in the recess such that the cam track moves relatively to the second end of the dowel to pull the dowel inwardly to fasten the adjacent panels together.
  • the fastening means may also be released by rotating the cam means in the opposite direction to move the cam track relative to the dowel such that the second end of the dowel can be released from the cam track such that the panels can then be separated.
  • the cam means may be rotated by a screwdriver, alien key or similar tool.
  • the cam means is formed with a selected lock formation such that it can only be rotated by means of a key that corresponds to the selected lock formation. This improves the security of the box against unauthorised opening or removal of panels.
  • the selected lock formation may comprise, for example, separate engaging elements or a solid block for engagement with a corresponding key.
  • the box of the invention can be simply assembled and dismantled by engagement and release of the co-operating fastening means.
  • the panels are made in standard sizes and different size boxes can be made by using different numbers and arrangements of the panels.
  • one of the panels of the box comprises a base panel and at least three, but preferably four or multiples of four, of the panels comprise side panels.
  • the fastening means on the base panel comprises dowel means inserted in the upward face of the panel to extend in an upwardly vertical direction, with respect to the normal orientation of the box, and the fastening means on the lower edge of the side panels comprises cam means with a hole extending in an upwardly vertical direction from the lower edge of the side panels.
  • one of the panels of the box comprises a top panel or lid.
  • the lid comprises one or more side pieces that extend in a downwardly vertical direction, with respect to the normal orientation of the box, and the fastening means are inserted in the side piece.
  • the fastening means in the side pieces comprise the cam means and the dowel means are inserted in the top edge of the adjacent side panels to extend in an upwardly vertical direction.
  • the side pieces of the lid extend sufficiently to enable the lid to cover the panels of the box when the box is dismantled and the lid and base panel can be fastened together with the side panels retained between them.
  • the panel comprises battens of, for example, softwood, and a sheet of, for example, plywood, the cam means being inserted in recesses in the battens and the sheet affixed over the top of the recesses, with holes arranged in the plywood sheet that are aligned with the recesses and that are of a smaller diameter than the cam means, to prevent the cam means falling out.
  • the holes in the plywood sheet are preferably of a sufficiently large diameter to enable the rotating means, such as a screwdriver or special key, to be inserted to rotate the cam means.
  • standard assembly of the panel is used with the cam means is retamed in recesses formed in the battens by means of a retaining sleeve which holds the cam means in place whilst still enabling access for the rotating means.
  • the sleeve may be metal, nylon, plastics or other suitable material.
  • the sleeve may be mserted into or over the recess to trap the cam means in the recess.
  • the cam means may be inserted into the sleeve and the sleeve with the cam means fitted into the recess.
  • the sleeve may be ridged or oversize with respect to the recess to form a "knock- in” fit but alternative arrangements such as a screw-in sleeve can be used.
  • the use of the sleeve has a further advantage in that the panel is further protected from possible damage by the rotating means.
  • These arrangements may also be advantageously be used for a "single piece" panel made from a sheet of, for example, plywood.
  • fastening means may be removed or not included, as desired.
  • the side panels comprise either a "female” panel or a "male” panel.
  • each side edge of each of the side panels will have the same fastening means such that a "female” panel will have cam means at each side edge for fastening to the dowel means of two adjacent "male” panels.
  • the panels are manufactured to have access to the cam means from one of either the interior or the exterior of the box when assembled.
  • the invention provides a box comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of comer posts, and co-operating fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together or to fasten a panel to a corner post, wherein the fastening means comprises: cam means having a cam track for insertion into one face of a first panel or a corner post; and dowel means having a first end for mounting in a second panel or a corner post and a second end for co-operating with the cam track; and wherein: the first panel or corner post comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extending from the edge of the panel or corner post to the cam track of the inserted cam means such that when the box is assembled, the second end of the dowel means mounted on the second panel or corner post is inserted into the hole in the edge of the first panel or corner post until the second end of the dowel
  • corner posts Preferably have dowel means mounted thereon.
  • the panels are each fastened to a comer post having two faces at right angles to each other and having dowels mounted on each of the said faces for insertion into cam means mounted on each of the two panels.
  • the panels are each fastened to a comer post having two faces opposed to each other and having dowels mounted on each of the said faces for insertion into cam means mounted on each of the two panels.
  • corner posts are provided for boxes of more than one panel in height.
  • the comer posts extend the full height of the number of panels used and the panels are fastened to the corner posts at their sides and to a vertically adjacent panel at one or both of the upper and lower edges.
  • a panel may be fastened to a vertically adjacent panel by means of a corner post.
  • a plurality of corner posts of the height of a single panel may be used to assemble a box of more than one panel in height, the vertically adjacent corner posts being fastened together by suitable means.
  • a box in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the invention comprismg the corner posts has the advantage that the user can select whether to have interior or exterior access to the fastening means depending on the particular requirements of the intended use of the box.
  • the invention further provides a tote bin in accordance with the third or fourth embodiments of the invention.
  • the tote bin further comprises fastening means for fastening a first tote bin to a second tote bin, the fastening means comprismg cam means and dowel means for fastening the top of the first tote bin to the bottom of the second tote bin.
  • the fastening means comprises dowel means that may be inserted in the upper edge of a first tote bin when the tote bin is to be stacked with a second tote bin and cam means inserted at the lower edges of the side panels of the second tote bin.
  • the fastening means comprises cam means inserted at the upper edges of the first tote bin and at the lower edges of the second tote bin and double headed dowels are inserted into the cam means of the upper edge of the first bin and the lower edge of the second bin and the two cam means are both rotated to draw the two bins together.
  • This form of fastening is also suitable for fastening two adjacent panels at 180° to one another.
  • the tote bin preferably further comprises carrying means such as handles or hand slots.
  • carrying means such as handles or hand slots.
  • one end of the tote bin comprises a cut away section.
  • the tote bin is assembled with one end omitted.
  • the tote bin can comprise a base with cooperating fastening means for attachment to the side panels or may comprise a simple drop-in base.
  • a plurality of tote bins or boxes according to the invention may be stacked on a pallet using further co-operating fastening means comprising cam means and dowel means.
  • the pallet is provided with a plurality of dowel means inserted therein for co-operation with cam means at the lower edges of the box or tote bin.
  • the fastening means may comprise cam means inserted at the edges of the pallet to co-operate with dowels at the lower edges of the box or tote bin or for co-operation with double headed dowels which are inserted into the cam means on the pallet and at the lower edge of the box or tote bin.
  • a box according to the invention may also be provided with fork lift runners attached to the base of the box by co-operating fastening means comprising cam means and dowel means.
  • a box according to the invention may further comprise one or more internal fittings attached to the box by co-operating fastening means comprising cam means and dowel means.
  • Such internal fittmgs may be in the form of a plurality of bars to form a fitment to hold a piece of equipment securely within the box for transportation.
  • the dowel means are advantageously hinged such that they can lie flat against the side or face of the panel or comer post for storage and transportation of the panels.
  • the dowel means are hinged in one direction only.
  • Such dowel means may be used particularly advantageously on a lid or on the comer posts.
  • the hinge is advantageously arranged such that all the dowel means fall into position suitable for insertion in the cam means under the effect of gravity when the corner post is positioned ready for assembly of a box.
  • the invention further provides a lid for a box, the lid comprising a panel and one or more side pieces extending in a downwardly vertical direction with respect to the normal orientation of a box and co-operating fastening means inserted in the side pieces, wherein: the fastening means comprises cam means having a cam track for insertion into a face of a panel and dowel means having a first end for mounting on a panel and a second end for co-operating with a cam track; and the panel comprises at least one of the cam means and the dowel means inserted in at least one side piece, and wherein: if the fastening means on the side piece comprises cam means, the side piece comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extending from the edge of the side piece to the cam track of the inserted cam means; and if the fastening means on the side piece comprises dowel means the dowel means has a first end for mounting on the side piece and a second end for co-operating with a cam track of
  • the fastening means in the side pieces comprise the cam means and the dowel means are inserted in the top edges of the adjacent side panels of a box to extend in an upwardly vertical direction.
  • the invention further provides a pallet and co-operating fastening means, for attaching one or more boxes, tote bins or panels to said pallet, wherein: the fastening means comprises cam means having a cam track for insertion into a pallet or box and dowel means having a first end for mounting on a pallet or box and a second end for co-operating with a cam track; and the pallet comprises at least one of the cam means and the dowel means inserted in at least one side or edge of the pallet, and wherein: if the fastening means on the pallet comprises cam means, the pallet comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extending from the edge of the pallet to the cam track of the inserted cam means; and if the fastening means on the pallet comprises dowel means the dowel means has a first end for mounting on the pallet and a second end for co-operating with a cam track of a cam means mounted on a box, the second end of the dowel means being inserted into a hole in
  • the fastening means comprises dowel means inserted in the upward facing face of the pallet for co-operation with cam means mounted on the lower edges of further panels, bins or boxes which may be arranged on the pallet.
  • the fastening means may comprise cam means inserted at the edges of the pallet to co-operate with dowels at the lower edges of the box, tote bin or panel or for co-operation with double headed dowels which are mserted into the cam means on the pallet and at the lower edge of the box, tote bin or panel.
  • one or more gaskets may be included between the panels or layer of panels.
  • the gasket may be fitted around the fastening means or may be formed with holes corresponding to the positions of the dowel means. Gaskets may be used to improve the gas or fluid sealing of the boxes of the invention.
  • the invention provides a box comprising a plurality of panels and co-operating fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together, wherein the fastening means comprises: cam means having a cam track for insertion into one face of a first panel; and dowel means having a first end for mounting on a second panel and a second end for co-operating with the cam track; and wherein: the first panel comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extending from the edge of the panel to the cam track of the inserted cam means such that when the box is assembled, the second end of the dowel means mounted on the second panel is inserted into the hole in the edge of the first panel until the second end of the dowel means engages the cam track of the cam means and rotation of the cam means causes the second end of the dowel means to be drawn further into the hole in the first panel to bring the first and second panels into close engagement and to retain the panels together.
  • the hole extending from the edge of the panel is enlarged at the exit from the edge of the panel to facilitate insertion of the dowel means.
  • a slot is formed in the face of the panel through to the hole such that at least part of the hole is open to the face of the panel.
  • This enables the dowel means to be inserted into the slot and thence into the hole from the face of the panel for insertion into the cam means.
  • the slot extends to the cam means so that the dowel means can be mserted into the cam means from the back instead of the side.
  • one or more of the panels include slots through to the dowel insertion holes.
  • the invention provides a box comprismg a plurality of panels and a plurality of corner posts, and co-operating fastening means for fastening adjacent panels together or to fasten a panel to a corner post
  • the fastening means comprises: cam means having a cam track for insertion into one face of a first panel or a corner post; and dowel means having a first end for mounting in a second panel or a corner post and a second end for co-operating with the cam track; and wherein: the first panel or corner post comprises a recess in one face into which the cam means is inserted and a hole extendmg from the edge of the panel or corner post to the cam track of the mserted cam means such that when the box is assembled, the second end of the dowel means mounted on the second panel or corner post is inserted into the hole in the edge of the first panel or corner post until the second end of the dowel means engages the cam track of the cam means and rotation of the cam means causes the second end of the dowel
  • Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a box in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 shows an enlarged side view of the connector shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a panel of a box as shown in Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a box in accordance with a second embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 4a shows two panels and a connecting post as described with reference to Figure 4.
  • Figure 5 shows a perspective view of tote bins in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a box in accordance with a third embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 7a,b,c show perspective views of alternative arrangements for holding the cam means in the panel in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 8a shows a side view of the cam means shown in Figure 6;
  • Figure 8b shows an end view of the cam means of Figure 7a;
  • Figure 8c shows a side view of the dowel means shown in Figure 6;
  • Figure 8d shows a side view of a key for rotating the cam means of
  • Figure 9 shows a perspective view of a box in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 10 shows part of a comer post and adjacent panels of the box of
  • Figure 11 shows a perspective view of tote bins in accordance with the invention
  • Figure 12 shows a side view in the direction of Arrow A of Figure 11;
  • Figure 13 shows a perspective view of alternative internal fittings for boxes according to the invention.
  • Figures 14a,b and c show a pallet and fastening means according to the invention; and Figures 15 and 15a show an alternative arrangement of a panel of a box according to the invention.
  • a box 1 comprises a base panel 2, one or more pairs of side panels 3,4 and one or more pairs of end panels 5,6. In the example illustrated, each side
  • 3,4 and end 5,6 has three panels but it will be appreciated that the sides and ends may comprise a single panel or as many panels as required.
  • Each of the panels 3,4,5,6 is fastened to its neighbouring panels by co- operating fastening means 7,8 comprising a two part catch 7a and a retaining means 8a.
  • the fastening means can be seen in more detail in
  • the base panel 2 is fitted with only retaining means 8a and the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a of each side panel 3,4 and end panel 5,6 has a two part catch 7a.
  • each side and end panel 3,4,5,6 has retaining means 8a fitted to its upper edge 3b,4b,5b,6b as well.
  • the panels 2,3,4,5,6 are standard wood panels made from softwood battens 10 and a plywood insert 11.
  • the two-part catch 7a is inserted into an elongate hole 12 in the batten 10.
  • the two-part catch 7a and the hole 12 are dimensioned such that the catch 7a can be fully retracted into the hole 12.
  • the retaining means 8a comprises a collar having a self-tapping thread 207 that is inserted into a bore 208 within the panel 3.
  • the bore 208 is drilled within the panel 6 and is of a diameter such that the self-tapping thread 207 of the collar 8a grips firmly within the bore 208.
  • the depth of the bore 208 is of sufficient depth so that the bottom of the bore 208 does not interfere with the fitting of the collar 8a.
  • the inner face 209 of the collar 8a is formed as an angled face within the inner bore of the collar 8a.
  • the catch 7a comprises two complimentary parts, an engagement portion 210 and a plunger portion 211.
  • the catch 7a is positioned in an elongate hole 12 in the panel 3.
  • the engagement portion 210 comprises a body portion 212 and anchor means 214 in the form of a two fingered collet which forms a split cylmder having two sides, or fingers, 214a,214b.
  • the fingers 214a,214b are formed of a resilient material such that they can be deformed outwardly by a force and will return to a rest position when the force is removed.
  • the plunger portion 211 comprises a body portion 215 and a plunger 216.
  • the plunger 216 fits within the fingers 214a,214b of the anchor means 214.
  • the body portions 212,215 of the engagement portion 210 and plunger portion 211 respectively are each formed as approximately half the depth of the cylmder formed when the plunger 216 is positioned within the fingers 214a,214b.
  • the body portions 212,215 lie in adjacent relationship as part of the catch 7a.
  • the body portions 212,215 have an interior 212a,215a respectively with teeth 217,218 formed on one surface thereof.
  • the teeth 217,218 of the respective body portions 212,215 can be positioned in alignment for engagement with the movement means 204.
  • the movement means 204 comprises a splined key 219 having a shaft 219a with splines 219b that engage with the teeth 217,218 on the body portions 212,215.
  • the shaft 219a is mserted through the body portions 212,215 through an access hole 224 ( Figure 3) in the panel 3, the access hole 224 extending orthogonally to the elongate hole 12, and extending into the panel 3 on the far side of the elongate hole 12 to form a retaining bore 225 for the end of the splined shaft 219a.
  • This enables the shaft 219a to be retained in position with respect to the catch 7a so that it does not dislodge.
  • the collar 8a is inserted into the bore 208 in the panel 6 and the catch 7a, comprising the engagement portion 210 and the plunger portion 211 in co-operative engagement with each other, is inserted into the elongate hole 12 in the panel 3.
  • the hole 12 is longer than the catch 7a such that the catch 7a can be fully retracted within the panel 3 when not in use.
  • the length of the hole 12 is determined by the relationship between the length of the catch 7a and the position of the orthogonal access hole 224 through the elongate hole 12.
  • a small lug 212b extends beyond the end of the body portion 212 of the engagement portion 210 to ensure correct alignment of the two catch components 210,211 during installation.
  • the shaft 219a is inserted through the access hole 224 and through the interior portions 212a,215a of the body portions 212,215 of the engagement portion 210 and the plunger portion 211 respectively.
  • the splines 219b on the splined shaft 219a engage with the teeth 217,218 on the interior surfaces 212a,215a of the body portions 212,215. A slight rotation of the shaft 219a will bring the shaft 219a into engagement from any entry orientation.
  • panel 3 is positioned adjacent the panel 6 with the bore 208 in alignment with the end of the elongate hole 12.
  • the shaft 219a is rotated and the splines 219b on the shaft 219a engage with the teeth 217,218 to move the catch 7a forwards towards the end of the elongate hole 12 and into the collar 8a.
  • the fingers 214a,214b are inserted into the collar 8a far enough such that angled grip faces 220 at the ends of the fingers 214a,214b are in alignment with the angled face 209 of the collar 8a, the splines 219b of the shaft 219a slip into a free-wheel position 221 on the engagement portion 210.
  • the splines 219b are still engaged with the teeth 218 of the plunger portion 211 and continued rotation of the shaft 219a will move the plunger portion 211 further forward. This forces the plunger 216 between the angled grip faces 220, moving them outwards until they engage with the angled face 209 of the collar 8a. At this position, ridges 222 on the surface of the plunger 216 click into engagement with notches 223a on the interior surface of the fingers 214a,214b. This "click" can be felt by an operator rotating the shaft 219a and thus gives an indication that the catch 7a has engaged with the collar 8a.
  • the angled grip faces 220 act against the angled face 209 of the collar 8a to hold the two panels 3 and 6 together.
  • the shaft 219a within the catch 7a holds the engagement portion 210 and the plunger portion 211 in position such that the catch 7a cannot be disengaged without an element of force on the shaft 219a to rotate it to retract the catch 7a.
  • the engagement of the ridges 222 and the notches 223a gives an additional retention force to prevent inadvertent disengagement.
  • the shaft 219a is rotated in the opposite direction to retract the catch 7a. A certain degree of force is required to disengage the ridges 222 from the notches 223a to enable the catch 7a to be retracted.
  • the splmes 219b engage with the teeth 218 on the plunger portion 211, moving it back into the elongate hole 12.
  • the resilient fingers 214a,214b spring back to their release position, disengaging the grip faces 220 from the angled face 209 of the collar 8a.
  • the ridges 222 engage with a rear set of notches 223b on the interior surface of the fingers 214a,214b to move the engagement portion 210 back, thus moving the teeth 217 back into engagement with the splmes 219b of the shaft 219a.
  • Continued rotation of the shaft 219a moves both the engagement portion 210 and the plunger portion 211 back together into the elongate hole 12 until the catch 7a is retracted within the hole 12.
  • the notches 223b serve to engage the engagement portion 210 and the plunger portion 211 together for movement of the catch 7a and the notches 223a serve to indicate engagement of the catch 7a with the collar 8a and to prevent accidental disengagement of the connector.
  • Figure 3 shows the arrangement of the elongate hole 12 and the access hole 224 in the panel 3.
  • the panel 3 is shown as comprising a batten 10 and a panel 11, fastened together.
  • the elongate hole 12 extends into the batten 10 from the edge of the panel 3 such that the catch 7a can be inserted into the elongate hole 12 lengthways. Because it is advantageous for a user to be able to operate the connector in a constant direction, it is undesirable for the catch 7a to be able to be inserted into the hole 12 in either orientation and the hole 12, therefore, has a modified circular cross- section, such as a "D" shape or with a circumferentially positioned orientation hole.
  • the access hole 224 for the splined key 219 extends from the face of the batten 10, through the elongate hole 12 and into the retaining bore 225 on the inner face of the panel 11.
  • An insert sleeve 226 within the bore 225 engages a ridge 227 on the end of the shaft 219a to give a "click" fit, which serves to indicate to an operator that the shaft 219a is engaged and also prevents inadvertent disengagement of the key 219.
  • the splined shaft 219a has a head 228.
  • the head 228 may have a particular pattern to correspond to a key such that rotation of the shaft 219a may only be carried out by an operator having a key corresponding to the particular pattern. This arrangement adds to the security of assembly of boxes, crates and so on.
  • the tolerances of the catch 7a, the elongate hole 12, the access hole 224 and the shaft 219a are all closely defined to limit relative movement of the parts of the connector and thus reduce any chances of inadvertent dislodgement of the separate parts of the connector or disengagement of the connector from its connected position.
  • each panel 3,4,5,6 has catch fittmgs 7a on the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a and retaining means 8a on the upper edge 3b,4b,5b,6b for fitting to the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a of a vertically adjacent panel.
  • Each side edge 3c,4c of each side panel 3,4 is fitted with catch fittings 7a and each side edge 5c,6c of each end panel is fitted with retaining means 8a.
  • the fastenings are arranged for either interior or exterior access to the catch fittings 7a, depending on the requirements of the user for increased accessibility or increased security.
  • the retaining means 8a are inserted into a face 5d,6d adjacent the edge 5c,6c of the end panel 5,6.
  • the panels may be fastened together at 180° in a straight line and in this arrangement the retaining means 8a are inserted into the side edge 5c, 6c of the end panel 5,6, such that the extended side of such a box comprises alternating side and "end" panels 3,4,5,6.
  • box 1 also comprises a lid 25 comprising a panel similar to the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 but having depending side pieces 26 to accommodate catch fittings 7a.
  • the catch fittings 7a in the side pieces 26 engage with retaining means 8a in the top edges 3b,4b,5b,6b of the top panels.
  • the side pieces 26 extend far enough so that when the box 1 is dismantled all the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 may be arranged on the base 2 and the lid 25 can be placed over the top and fastened to retaining means 8a on the base 2 for secure storage and transportation of the dismantled box 1.
  • box 400 has a base 2, side panels 3,4 and end panels 5,6.
  • Each side and end panel 3,4,5,6 is fastened to the base 2 as shown in and described with respect to Figure 1 but the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 are fastened to each other by means of connectmg posts 27.
  • the retaining means 8a of the fastening means are inserted in the connecting posts 27 and the catch fittmgs 7a are inserted adjacent the side edges 3c,4c,5c,6c of the side and end panels 3,4,5,6.
  • the retaining means 8a are inserted into adjacent faces of the connecting post 27.
  • the retaining means 8a are mserted into opposing faces of the connecting post 27, as shown in Figure 4a.
  • the fastenings can be arranged by the user for either interior or exterior access to the catch fittings 7a, depending on requirements for increased accessibility or increased security.
  • Figure 5 shows a pair of tote bins 500,501 in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention.
  • Tote bins 500,501 can also be made in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention (not shown).
  • the tote bin 500,501 is constructed similarly to the box 1 shown in and described with respect to Figure 1.
  • the tote bin 500,501 further comprises fastening means for fastening a first tote bin 500 to a second tote bin 501, the fastening means comprising catch fittings 7a and retaining means 8a as previously described to attach the top of the first tote bin 500 to the bottom of the second tote bin 501.
  • retaining means 8a are inserted in the upper edges 502 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the first tote bin 500 when the tote bin 500 is to be stacked with a second tote bin 501 and catch fittmgs 7a are inserted at the lower edges 503 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the second tote bin 501.
  • the second tote bin 501 is arranged on top of the first tote bin 502, the retaining means 8a are inserted into the bores 208 in the lower edges 503 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the second tote bin 501 and the catch fittings 7a are moved along the elongate holes 12 to engage with the retaining means 8a and thus draw the two bins 500,501 together and hold them in stable relationship with one another.
  • the end panels 5,6 of the tote bins 500,501 include cut-outs 504 to form handles.
  • a box 1 comprises a base panel 2, one or more pairs of side panels 3,4 and one or more pairs of end panels 5,6.
  • each side 3,4 and end 5,6 has three panels but it will be appreciated that the sides and ends may comprise a single panel or as many panels as required.
  • Each of the panels 3,4,5,6 is fastened to its neighbouring panels by cooperating fastening means 7,8 comprismg a cam fitting 7b and a dowel 8b.
  • the fastening means can be seen in more detail in Figure 10, which illustrates the fastening means with respect to the fourth embodiment of the invention but which applies similarly to the third embodiment, and in Figures 8a,b and c.
  • the dowels 8b are screwed into plastic inserts 9 in the base, side or end panels 2,3,4,5,6.
  • the plastics insert 9 improves the repairability of the box as if it is damaged it may simply be replaced.
  • the dowels may be screwed directly into the panel but this may be more difficult to repair, or the panel may need to be completely replaced if it is damaged.
  • the dowels 8b can be inserted and removed as required.
  • the base panel 2 is fitted with only dowels 8b and the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a of each side panel 3,4 and end panel 5,6 has a cam fitting 7b.
  • each side and end panel 3,4,5,6 has dowels 8b fitted to its upper edge 3b,4b,5b,6b as well.
  • the panels 2,3,4,5,6 are standard wood panels made from softwood battens 10 and a plywood insert 11.
  • the cam fitting 7b is inserted into a recess 12b in the batten 10.
  • the cam fittmgs 7b must be held securely in the recesses 12b so that they cannot fall out during assembly and use of the box.
  • Figures 7a,b and c show preferred means of ensuring this: one way, as shown in Figure 7a, is to make the recess 12b in the battens 10 and then fasten the plywood insert 11 over the top.
  • the plywood insert 11 has holes 12a formed therein corresponding to the positions of the recesses 12b but of a smaller diameter so that the cam fitting 7b in the recess 12b cannot fall out.
  • Two further alternatives are shown in Figures 7b and c in which the panels 2,3,4,5,6 are made in the normal way and the recesses 12b are then formed in the battens 10.
  • the cam fitting 7b is inserted in the recess 12b and a retaining sleeve 14 is fitted into the recess 12b by a knock-in or screw-in fit to retain the cam fitting 7b safely in place.
  • the cam fitting 7b is fitted in a sleeve 14a, which is ridged or oversize to secure it in the recess 12b and the combination of the cam fitting 7b and sleeve 14a is inserted into the recess 12b.
  • the elements of the fastening means are shown in detail in Figures 8a,b and c.
  • Cam fitting 7b has a cam track 15 and opening 16.
  • Dowel 8b has a screw thread 17 at one end and a groove 18 and head 19 at the other end.
  • the dowel head 19 is inserted into a hole 20 extending from the recess 12b to the edge 21 of the panel 3,4,5,6.
  • the dowel 8b is inserted until the head 19 enters the opening 16 of the cam fitting 7b.
  • cam fitting 7b is rotated by a key 22 which has a key face 23 of a corresponding configuration to lock face 24 of the cam fitting 7b.
  • the lock face 24 may correspond to a screwdriver or alien key fitting for rotation.
  • the groove 18 fits along the cam track 15 and the head 19 is drawn into the cam fitting 7b.
  • the position of the recess 12b for the cam fitting 7b and the hole 20 must be determined accurately to ensure the precise positioning of the fastening means and to ensure that the panels 2,3,4,5,6 are drawn into close proximity when the fastening is tightened by rotating the cam fitting.
  • the fastening can be released by rotating the cam fitting 7b in the opposite direction.
  • each panel 3,4,5,6 has cam fittings 7b on the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a and dowels 8b on the upper edge 3b,4b,5b,6b for fitting to the lower edge 3a,4a,5a,6a of a vertically adjacent panel.
  • Each side edge 3c,4c of each side panel 3,4 is fitted with cam fittings 7b and each side edge 5c,6c of each end panel is fitted with dowels 8b.
  • the fastenings are arranged for either interior or exterior access to the cam fittmgs 7b, depending on the requirements of the user for increased accessibility or increased security.
  • the dowels 8b are inserted into a face 5d,6d adjacent the edge 5c, 6c of the end panel 5,6.
  • the panels may be fastened together at 180o in a straight line and in this arrangement the dowels 8b are inserted into the side edge 5c,6c of the end panel 5,6, such that the extended side of such a box comprises alternating side and "end" panels 3,4,5,6.
  • box 1 also comprises a lid 25 comprising a panel similar to the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 but having depending side pieces 26 to accommodate cam fittmgs 7b.
  • the cam fittmgs 7b in the side pieces 26 engage with dowels 8b in the top edges 3b,4b,5b,6b of the top panels.
  • the top panels may either be made with no dowel fittings 8b or the dowels 8b may be removed.
  • the side pieces 26 extend far enough so that when the box 1 is dismantled all the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 may be arranged on the base 2 and the lid 25 can be placed over the top and fastened to dowels 8b on the base 2 for secure storage and transportation of the dismantled box 1.
  • box 400 has a base 2, side panels 3,4 and end panels 5,6.
  • Each side and end panel 3,4,5,6 is fastened to the base 2 as shown in and described with respect to Figure 6 but the side and end panels 3,4,5,6 are fastened to each other by means of corner posts 27.
  • the fastening arrangement is shown in more detail in Figure 10.
  • the dowels 8b of the fastening means are inserted in the corner posts 27 and the cam fittmgs 7b are inserted adjacent the side edges 3c,4c,5c,6c of the side and end panels 3,4,5,6.
  • the dowels 8b are inserted into adjacent faces 27a,27b of the corner post 27.
  • the dowels 8b are mserted into opposing faces 27a,27c of the comer post 27.
  • the fastenings can be arranged by the user for either interior or exterior access to the cam fittings 7b, depending on requirements for increased accessibility or increased security.
  • the dowels 8b may include a hinge (not shown) such that when the corner post 27 is positioned for assembly of the box 400 the dowels 8b fall into the correct position under the effect of gravity but when the corner post 27 is removed for transportation or storage the dowels 8b can be laid flat against the sides of the corner post 27.
  • fork lift runners 28 can be fastened to the base 2 of the box 1,400 by conventional means or by cam and dowel fittings 7,8 as used to fasten the panels 2,3,4,5,6 of the together.
  • Figure 11 shows a pair of tote bins 600,601 in accordance with the third embodiment of the invention.
  • Tote bins 600,601 can also be made in accordance with the fourth embodiment of the invention (not shown).
  • the tote bin 600,601 is constmcted similarly to the box 1 shown in and described with respect to Figure 6.
  • the tote bin 600,601 further comprises fastening means for fastening a first tote bin 600 to a second tote bin 601, the fastening means comprising cam fittings 7b and dowels 8b as previously described to attach the top of the first tote bin 600 to the bottom of the second tote bin 601.
  • dowels 8b are mserted in the upper edges 602 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the first tote bin 600 when the tote bin 600 is to be stacked with a second tote bin 601 and cam fittings 7b are inserted at the lower edges 603 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the second tote bin 601.
  • the second tote bin when the tote bins 600,601 are to be stacked, the second tote bin
  • the dowels 8b are inserted into the holes 20 in the lower edges 603 of the side panels 3,4,5,6 of the second tote bin 601 and into the cam track 19 and the cam fittings 7b are rotated to draw the two bins 600,601 together and hold them in stable relationship with one another.
  • the fastening means comprises cam fittings 7b inserted at the upper edges 602 of the first tote bin 600 and at the lower edges 603 of the second tote bin 601 and double headed dowels 8c are inserted into the cam fittmgs 7b of the upper edge
  • the end panels 5,6 of the tote bins 600,601 include cut-outs 604 to form handles.
  • Figure 13 shows possible alternatives for interior fitting for a box 1.
  • a fitment 801 is formed from two co-operating sections 802,803 with a cam 7b in one portion and a dowel 8b in the other. The two sections 802,803 are fastened together to hold an item (not shown) in place in the box 1.
  • An alternative fitting 804 is attached to the base of the box 1 by dowel 8b and cam fittings 7b and a further fitting 805 is shown attached to the side of the box 1.
  • Figure 14a shows a pallet 900 according to the invention.
  • the pallet 900 shown is a four- way pallet but may be two-way, reversible, non-reversible etc. as required.
  • the pallet 900 comprises a top face 901 and a bottom face 902 attached to crosspieces 903.
  • Two alternative fastenings for attaching boxes, panels or tote bins to the pallet are shown in Figures 14b and c.
  • Figure 14b shows a cam 7b mounted within the pallet 900 in a crosspiece 903
  • Figure 14c shows a dowel 8b attached to the top face 901 of the pallet 900.
  • Figure 15 shows a panel 910 of a box according to the invention.
  • the panel 910 is similar to the panels shown in Figures 6 and 9 and includes cam means 7b mserted in recess 12b in a face 911 of the panel 910.
  • a slot 912 extends from the edge 913 of the panel and is open to the face 911 of the panel.
  • a dowel 8b on the second panel 914 passes into the cam means 7b from the back instead of the side as shown in the arrangement of Figure 6, for example. This enables the panel 910 to be removed and assembled when the other three panels 914a,914b,915 are in place, as shown in Figure 15a.
  • the boxes of the invention are easy to assemble and dismantle and enable any damaged or missing parts to be repaired or replaced individually, leading to increased reusability and recyclability of packaging.
  • the boxes are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of configurations depending on the requirements of the user.

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GB9815694A GB2339765A (en) 1998-07-20 1998-07-20 Fastening means for components of a box
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GB9817525 1998-08-12
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GBGB9905139.3A GB9905139D0 (en) 1999-03-06 1999-03-06 Panel connector
GB9907295 1999-03-30
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