JP2024514689A - Improvements in or relating to containers - Google Patents

Abstract

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO CONTAINERS The container (10) comprises a base (12) and upstanding side walls (14) extending from the base (12) to define a load-receiving space (16). The base (12) comprises a first base member (18) and a second base member (20). A spacing arrangement (22) is provided between the first base member (18) and the second base member (20). The container (10) may include corner arrangements (28) between adjacent side walls (14). Each corner arrangement (28) provides a protruding area adjacent each side wall (14) and extends outwardly from the adjacent side wall (14) to define a recessed area (32) in communication with the load-receiving space (16). [Selected Figure]

Description

The present invention relates to containers. The invention also relates to partitions. Aspects of the invention may also relate to container configurations that include containers that incorporate partitions.

Containers are often transported on rollers in factories. These can create noise as the container passes over the rollers. In addition, containers must be able to withstand shocks as they are moved around the factory or elsewhere.

According to one aspect of the invention, a base for a container is provided, the base having a first base member and a second base member and a spacing configuration between the first base member and the second base member. Equipped with.

According to another aspect of the invention, a container is provided that includes a base and an upright sidewall extending from the base to define a cargo receiving space, the base having a first base member and a second base member. , a spacing configuration between the first base member and the second base member.

The spacing arrangement can include a plurality of spacers between the first base member and the second base member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a container is provided that includes a base and upstanding side walls extending from the base to define a load-receiving space, the base including a first base member and a second base member and a plurality of spacers between the first base member and the second base member.

According to another aspect of the invention, a container is provided that includes a base, upright sidewalls defining a load receiving space, and a corner configuration between adjacent sidewalls, each corner configuration extending outward from the adjacent sidewall. extending in a direction to provide a protruding area adjacent each sidewall and defining a recessed area in communication with the load receiving space.

The first base member may be an upper base member. The second base member may be a lower base member. A sidewall can extend from the upper base member.

The first base member may be a first substantially flat base member. The second base member may be a second substantially flat base member.

The base may be formed as an integral unit. The upper surface of the upper base member may be smooth. The inner surface of each sidewall may be smooth.

The base may have an edge. Each of the first and second base members may have an edge. The base may have multiple edges. Each of the first and second base members may have multiple edges.

The spacing arrangement may include a plurality of first and second ribs between the first and second base members. The first and second ribs may extend obliquely relative to the edge. The first and second ribs may extend obliquely relative to the sidewall. The spacer may include first and second rims.

The ribs may include a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs. The first axis may be parallel to the second axis. If desired, the first rib may extend substantially perpendicular to the second rib.

The first ribs can extend substantially parallel to one another. The second ribs can extend substantially parallel to one another.

The lower base member may have opposing first corner regions. The first ribs may extend inwardly from the opposing first corner regions of the base. The plurality of first ribs may include two opposing outer first ribs.

The spacing arrangement may include two sets of first ribs. Each set of first ribs may extend from a respective one of the first corner regions. Each set of first ribs may extend to a central region of the base.

Each set of first ribs may include two opposing outer first ribs. The first ribs in each set of first ribs may extend substantially parallel to the other first ribs in the respective set of first ribs.

The lower base member may have an opposing second corner region. A second rib may extend inwardly from the second opposing corner region of the lower base member. The spacing configuration may include two sets of second ribs. Each set of second ribs may extend from a respective one of the second corner regions.

A second rib within each set of second ribs may extend substantially parallel to other second ribs within each set of second ribs. The second rib may extend outward to the first rib.

A transverse third rib may extend across the first ribs. The third rib may extend from at least one of the second ribs. The third rib may extend from one of the second ribs in each of the two sets of second ribs.

The third rib may extend between the two sets of first ribs. Each of the first ribs of the two sets of first ribs may extend to a third rib.

The lower base member may have a central region. The lower base member may define a plurality of through holes. The through holes may be disposed in the central region of the lower base member. The central region may be substantially rectangular.

The lower base member can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The central region can provide a raised area on the top surface of the lower base member.

The central region can provide a recessed area in the underside of the lower base member. In the embodiments described herein, the central region adds strength to the lower base member.

Each corner configuration may include an upper protruding portion. Each corner configuration may include a lower protruding portion.

Each corner configuration may include a central portion defining a recessed area. The central portion of each corner configuration may be disposed between an upper protruding portion and a lower protruding portion. The upper and lower protruding portions and the central portion may provide a recessed area adjacent the load receiving space.

The upper protruding portion may extend further outward from the side wall than the central portion. The lower protruding portion may protrude further outward from the side wall than the central portion.

The central portion may have a substantially C-shaped end profile. The upper protruding portion may have a substantially V-shaped end profile. The lower protruding portion may have a substantially V-shaped profile.

Each corner configuration may include multiple panel areas.
Each corner configuration may include two opposing outer panel regions and an inner panel region extending between the outer panel regions. The inner panel region may be substantially flat. Each of the outer panel regions may be substantially flat.

Each corner configuration may include a side panel region extending between the outer panel region and the sidewall. The outer panel region may be disposed between the side panel region and the inner panel region. Each of the side panel regions may be substantially flat.

The upper and lower protruding portions of each corner configuration may have opposing relatively wide outer panel regions and relatively narrow inner panel regions.

The central portion of each corner configuration can have a relatively narrow outer panel area and a relatively wide inner panel area.

Each lower protruding portion may have a lower surface. The lower surface may be inclined upwardly relative to the base. The lower surface may be inclined at an angle of 30° to 60°, preferably substantially 45°, relative to the base. The lower surface of each lower protruding portion may extend from the upper base member.

The lower surface of each lower projection may define an aperture. Water may be expelled through the aperture. Apertures may increase flexibility in corner configurations.

Each sidewall may be offset inwardly relative to the edge of the base. The sidewalls may be offset inwardly relative to the edges of the base. The corner configuration may extend from the sidewall to the edge of the base. A ledge region of the upper base member may be provided adjacent each sidewall.

The sidewall may have cooperating structure that cooperates with a corresponding structure on the lid. The cooperating structure may be an opening defined in the sidewall.

An aperture may be defined in the upper edge of each sidewall. A slot may extend from the opening through each region. The slot may extend across the inner surface of the sidewall.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a partition for a container, the partition comprising a main member and a detent on the main member, the detent supporting a support for securing the partition to the support. Acceptable by

The support may be a wall of the container or a further partition.

According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a container arrangement comprising a container defining a cargo receiving space and a partition as described above retained within the space.

The detent may comprise a resilient portion on the main member. The detent may further include a protruding portion on the resilient portion. The protruding portion may be receivable by the support to secure the partition to the support.

The container may include a base and a plurality of walls defining a cargo receiving space. At least one of the walls may have a receiving structure such as a recess or hole for receiving a partition detent. The elastic portion may include a leaf spring.

The container may be the container described above. Alternatively, the container may be any other suitable container.

The primary member may be substantially flat. The primary member may have a rim region. The detent may be provided on the rim region.

The primary member may have a plurality of end faces. The rim region may provide the end faces. The rim region may include a laterally outwardly extending flange that extends around the periphery of the primary member.

A detent may be provided on at least one of the end faces. The partition may include two of the detents. A respective one of the detents may be provided on each of the two opposing end faces.

The elastic portion may extend from the main member to the protrusion. The detent may include a release portion.

The release portion may extend from the elastic member. The open portion may have a free end. The release portion may be substantially L-shaped.

The release portion may include a tab and a connecting portion. The connecting portion may connect the tab to the elastic portion. The tab may have a free end. The tab may extend laterally relative to the connecting portion.

The elastic portion may extend from one of the end faces of the main member. The elastic portion may be attached to the end face. The resilient portion may extend from the flange. For example, the elastic portion may be integrally attached to the end face.

The resilient portion may be aligned with the end surface. The release portion may extend transversely to the elastic portion.

The detent may be movable between a locked position and a released position. The main member may define a recessed area through which the detent can be moved to release the detent from the support.

The recessed area may be a top region of the main member. The recessed area may be a corner region of the main member.

The recessed area may be a shoulder provided in a corner area of the main member. The corner area may be an upper corner area of the main member.

The partition or further partition may have a fastening structure. The partition or further partition may be a branched partition. The fastening structure may comprise a fastener, such as a protruding portion receivable within the cavity, or a cavity into which the protruding portion is received. The fastener may be any other suitable type of fastener.

The fastening structure can fasten the partition to the support. The support may also be a further partition or container. The partition may include a cooperative structure. The cooperating structure may cooperate with the fastening structure of the further partition.

The fastening structure may be a T-shaped member. The T-shaped member may have a T-shaped end profile.

The T-shaped member may include a wide portion and a narrow portion. The narrow portion may connect the wide portion to an end surface. The narrow portion may extend from a central region of the wide portion.

The fastening portion may be provided on a second end face of the main member. The second end face may be opposite the end face provided with the detent.

The partitions described above may include cooperative structures. Optionally, said partition can have multiple cooperating structures. The partition may be a central partition.

At least some of the cooperating structures may be positioned opposite one another. At least some of the cooperating structures may be positioned side-by-side.

The or each cooperating structure may be hollow. The or each cavity can receive a further partition T-shaped member. The or each cavity can receive a wide portion of the T-shaped member.

The or each cooperating structure can include a retaining member extending across the cavity. The or each retaining member may define a slot. In use, the or each slot can receive a narrow section of another partition through it.

At least one embodiment of the invention will be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of the container. FIG. 2 is a perspective view from below of the container. FIG. 3 is a perspective view from one side and end of the container. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the top and central regions of the container showing the two corner configuration. FIG. 5 is a view of the center and bottom regions of the container showing two corner configurations. FIG. 6 is a view of the lower area of the container showing a two corner configuration. FIG. 7 is a sectional view from above the base of the container. FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the divider. FIG. 9 is a close-up view of the area of the divider where the divider detents secure the divider to the container. FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of another partition. FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of yet another partition showing the securing structure for securing the partition to the further partition. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the area marked XII in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram of the area of the partition shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the area marked XIV in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 shows the partition depicted in FIG. 11 fixed to the partition shown in FIG. FIG. 16 shows a top perspective view of a container in which a plurality of partitions are arranged.

The drawings show a container 10 with a rectangular base 12 and four upstanding side walls 14 extending upwardly from the base 12. The side walls 14 and the base 12 define a load-receiving space 16 capable of holding one or more items. Each side wall 14 has a smooth inner surface 15.

Base 12 includes a substantially planar upper base member 18 and a substantially planar lower base member 20. Base 12 is formed as an integral unit. The upper surface 21 of the upper base member 18 is smooth.

Sidewall 14 is attached to upper base member 18 and extends upwardly therefrom.

The provision of upper and lower base members 18, 20 in the embodiments described herein reduces the likelihood that the base 12 may be damaged when the container 10 is being transported on the conveyor.

A spacing arrangement 22 is provided to space the upper base member 18 and lower base member 20 from each other. The spacing arrangement 22 is particularly shown in FIG. 7 and includes a plurality of parallel first ribs 24 extending perpendicularly to a plurality of parallel second ribs 26. The first ribs 24 extend parallel to each other. The second ribs 26 extend parallel to each other.

The first and second ribs 24, 26 extend diagonally relative to the sidewall 14 and the edges of the upper and lower base members 18, 20. First and second ribs 24 , 26 extend between upper base member 18 and lower base member 20 .

The plurality of first ribs 24 consists of two sets 24A, 24B of first ribs 24. Each set 24A, 24B of first ribs 24 extends inwardly from a respective one of two opposing corner regions 25A of the lower base member 20.

The first set of ribs 24 24A, 24B extend to a third rib 26C. Third rib 26C is an extension of the central second rib 26 in each of sets 26A, 26B. The third rib 26C extends across the first rib 24. Each set 24A, 24B of first ribs 24 includes two opposing outer first ribs 24C.

The plurality of second ribs 26 includes two sets of second ribs 26, 26A and 26B.
Each set of second ribs 26 extends inwardly from a respective one of the other two opposing corner regions 25B of lower base member 20.

The second rib 26 extends to the outer first rib 24C. The first and second ribs 24, 26, in the embodiments described herein, have the effect of reducing noise when the container 10 is transported by a roller conveyor.

The lower base member 20 may define a plurality of through holes 27. The through holes 27 are disposed in a generally rectangular central region 50 of the lower base member 20.

The central region 50 provides a raised region 51 on the upper surface 53 of the lower base member 20 and a recessed region 52 on the lower surface 54 of the lower base member 20. The central region 50 adds strength to the lower base member 20.

During manufacture, the first and second ribs 24, 26 are formed by injecting molding material into the space between the molding members of the molding tool. The aperture 27 is formed by inserting a support member into the molding space to support said molding members.

The container 10 includes corner configurations 28 for connecting adjacent side walls 14 to one another. Each corner configuration 28 is in the form of a protruding area extending outwardly from the adjacent side wall 14. Each corner configuration 28 defines an internal recessed area 32. The recessed area 32 is in communication with the cargo receiving space 16.

In the embodiments described herein, the recessed areas 32 of each corner configuration 28 provide the advantage of improved impact performance and allow for reduced weight compared to conventional containers of similar impact performance. provide.

Each corner configuration 28 further includes a central portion 30, an upper protruding portion 34, and a lower protruding portion 36. The central portion 30 is provided between the upper and lower protruding portions and the lower protruding portion 36.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1-3, the upper projecting portion 34 and the lower projecting portion 36 extend further outwardly from the sidewall 14 than the central portion 30. As shown in FIGS.

Each upper and lower protruding portion 34, 36 of each corner configuration 28 has a relatively narrow inner panel region 28A and a relatively wide outer panel region 28B on either side of the inner panel region 28A.

The central portion 30 has a relatively wide inner panel area 28C and relatively narrow outer panel areas 28D on either side of the inner panel area 28C.

Each corner arrangement 28 has opposing side panels 28E extending along a central portion 30 and along upper and lower projecting portions 34 and 36. The outer panel region 28D of the central section 30 extends between the side panel region 28E and the inner panel region 28C of the central section 30. The outer panel region 28B of the upper and lower projecting portions 34 and 36 extends between the side panel region 28E and the inner panel region 28A of the upper and lower projecting portions 34 and 36, respectively.

As can be seen from the figures, upper and lower projecting portions 34 and 36 project beyond central portion 30. The central portion 30 has an angular, substantially C-shaped end profile. Upper portion 34 and lower portion 36 have substantially V-shaped end profiles.

Each lower projecting portion 36 has a lower surface 38 extending from the upper base member 18 . The lower surface 38 is sloped upwardly at a substantially 45° angle relative to the upper base member 18 and defines an aperture 40 through which water may drain. Aperture 40 has the effect of increasing the flexibility of corner arrangement 28.

Each sidewall 14 is offset inwardly relative to the edge of the base 12, but the corner formations 28 extend from the sidewall 14 to the edge of the base 12. Accordingly, a ledge region 29 of the upper base member 18 is provided adjacent each sidewall 14.

Providing the corner arrangement 28 as described above is such that the corner arrangement 28 prevents the container 10 from receiving an impact, for example, when the container 10 falls or an article, such as another container 10, falls onto it. Provides an advantage in the embodiments described herein that it functions as a shock absorber when applied. It is believed that the corner features 28 add resilience to the container, thereby reducing the risk of damage.

Referring to FIG. 1, the side walls 14 have cooperating structures 42 on their upper edges 44 to cooperate with corresponding structures on the lid. Cooperative structure 42 includes an aperture 46 defined in the upper edge 44 of each sidewall 14 . A respective slot 48 extends downwardly from each opening 46 across the inner surface 15 of the respective sidewall 14 .

Thus, although containers have been described, in the embodiments described herein, the provision of diagonally extending ribs between the upper base member 18 and the lower base member 20 means that the container may be moved by a conveyor, particularly a roller conveyor. This provides the advantage that the noise generated when

Also, damage to automation equipment can be reduced as a result of the absence of exposed edges on the base. This reduction in damage also has the effect of reducing the amount of time the equipment is out of service, thereby minimizing loss of profit.

Figures 8-16 show three different dividers 102 for a container 110. The three different dividers are a first central divider shown in Figure 8 and generally designated 102A therein, a second central divider shown in Figures 10 and 13-15 and generally designated 102B therein, and a branch divider shown in Figures 11, 12, 15 and 16 and generally designated 102C therein.

The container 110 may be the container 10 shown in Figures 1-7 above. Alternatively, the container 110 may be any other suitable rectangular container. The container 110 has a base and a number of side walls 111 extending upwardly from the base to define a cargo receiving space.

Each of the partitions 102 includes a substantially planar main member 112. A rim 114 extends around the main member 112, and the rim 114 includes a plurality of end surfaces 116. Each end surface 116 is provided by a flange 118 (see FIGS. 10-13) that extends laterally outwardly and inwardly from the main member 112.

Rim 114 includes two opposing vertical end faces 116A. Each of the vertical end faces 116A is provided with a respective detent 120 in an upper region 122 of the respective vertical end face 116A.

With reference to FIG. 9, an upper region 122 of each vertical end surface 116A defines a recessed region 124.
A shoulder 126 is provided in each of the recessed areas 124. The detents 120 extend from the shoulders 126.

Each detent 120 includes a resilient portion 128 extending upwardly from shoulder 126 in alignment with flange 118 forming vertical end surface 116A. The elastic portion 128 is in the shape of a leaf spring.

Projecting portion 130 extends outwardly from elastic portion 128. The protruding portion 130 is received in a receiving structure in the form of a hole 132 in one of the side walls 111 of the container 110 in order to secure the partition 102 to the wall 111 of the container 110.

Instead of holes 132, the receiving structure may be any other suitable structure, such as a recess in the sidewall 111.

Detent 120 is movable between a locked position and a released position. In the locked position, the protruding portion 130 is received in the hole 132.

In the released position, the protruding portion 130 is released from the hole 132 and the partition 102 can be removed from the container 110. In the released position, detent 120 is received in recessed area 124.

Each detent 120 includes a release portion 134 extending from resilient portion 128. Release portion 134 is substantially L-shaped and includes a tab 136 and a connecting portion 138 connecting tab 136 to resilient portion 128 . One end of tab 136 has a free end.

A release portion 134 is provided to allow a user to move detent 120 to a release position. The release portion 134 can be moved into the recessed area 124 by the user pressing the tab 136, thereby moving the protruding portion 130 out of the hole 132 and allowing the partition 102 to be removed. Make it.

In use, when the partition 102 is slid into position within the load receiving space of the container 110, the side wall 111 engages the protruding portion 130 and forces the detent 120 into the recessed area 124.

When the partition 102 is fully received within the container 110, the protruding portion 130 is aligned with the hole 132 in the side wall 111 and the resiliency of the resilient portion 128 biases the protruding portion 130 into the hole 132, thereby causing the partition 102 Fix it in place.

Each of the partitions 102 shown in Figures 8 and 10 has two of the detents 120, one on each of the opposing vertical end faces 116A.

Both protruding portions 130 of detent 120 are biased into respective holes 132 in opposite side walls 111 of container 110. This secures the partition 102 within the container 110 at both opposing vertical end faces 116A.

The first and second central partitions 102A and 102B are intended to be positioned within the container 110 in a position where the first and second central partitions 102A and 102B extend between opposing walls 111.

In the case of the first central partition 102A shown in FIG. 8, the first central partition 102A is secured to and extends between the longer side walls 111.

In the case of the second central partition 102B shown in FIG. 10, the second central partition 102B is fixed to the shorter side walls 111 and extends between them.

The branch partition 102C shown in FIG. 11 is intended to be positioned between one of the side walls 111 and the central partition 102B. Only one of the end faces 116 of the branch partition 102C shown in FIG. 11 has a detent 120.

The branch partition 102C is secured to the side wall 111 by a single detent 120 in a manner that will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the above description.

Referring to FIG. 12, the opposite vertical end surface 116A is provided with a fastening structure in the form of a T-shaped member 140.

The T-shaped member 140 holds the branch partition 102C on the first or second central partition 102A or 102B. The T-shaped member 140 of the branch partition 102C has a T-shaped end profile.

T-shaped member 140 has a wide portion 150 and a narrow portion 152. Narrow portion 152 extends from a central region of wide portion 150 to connect wide portion 150 and vertical end surface 116A.

Referring to FIG. 14, the central partition 102B includes a number of cooperating structures 142 for receiving the T-shaped members 140 of the multiple branch partitions 102C. This allows a user to include any suitable number of branch partitions 102C within the container 110.

Each cooperating structure 142 is a cavity 144 defined within the central partition 102. A retention structure 146 that defines a slot 148 extends across cavity 144 .

In use, the T-shaped member 140 is received within the cavity 144, with the narrow portion 152 of the T-shaped member 140 extending through the slot 148.

To install the branch partition 102C, the branch partition 102C is aligned with the hole 132 in the side wall 111 of the container 110, and the T-shaped member 140 is aligned with the cavity 144.

The user then slides the branch partition 102C between the side wall 111 of the container 110 and the central partition 102. When the detent 120 moves to the locked position, the wide portion 150 of the T-shaped member 140 is received within the cavity 144.

Each of the central and branch partitions 102A, 102B, 102C is provided with a leg 154 that projects from the lower end surface 116. Legs 154 are received in holes (not shown) defined in the base of container 110.

In the embodiments described herein, the partition 102 provides the advantage that the container 10 can be easily reconfigured during use.

Various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (32)

A base for a container, the base comprising a first base member, a second base member, and a spacing configuration between the first base member and the second base member. base. The base of claim 1, wherein the first base member is an upper base member, the second base member is a lower base member, and the sidewalls can extend from the upper base member. The spacing configuration includes a plurality of first ribs and second ribs between the first base member and the second base member, and the first rib and the second rib are connected to the base member. 3. A base according to claim 1 or 2, extending obliquely to an edge of the base. 4. The base of claim 3, wherein the ribs include a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs, the first ribs extending laterally with respect to the second ribs. 5. The second base member has opposed first corner regions, and the first rib extends inwardly from the opposed first corner regions of the second base member. Based on. 5. The spacing configuration includes two sets of first ribs, each set of first ribs extending from a respective one of the first corner regions to a central region of the base. Based on. 6. The second base member has opposing second corner regions, and the second rib extends inwardly from the opposite second corner region of the lower base member. Based on. The base of claim 7, wherein the spacing arrangement comprises two sets of the second ribs, each set of the second ribs extending from a respective one of the second corner regions. The base of claim 8, wherein a transverse third rib extends across the first ribs, the third rib extends from one of the second ribs in each of the two sets of second ribs, and each of the first ribs in the two sets of first ribs extends to the third rib. The second base member has an upper surface and a lower surface and a central region, the central region provides a raised area on the upper surface of the second base member, and the central region has an upper surface and a lower surface and a central region that provides a raised area on the upper surface of the second base member. 10. A base according to any preceding claim, wherein the base is provided with a recessed area on the lower surface of the base. A container comprising a base according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and upright side walls extending from the base and defining a cargo receiving space. A container comprising a base, upright sidewalls defining a load-receiving space, and corner formations between adjacent sidewalls, each corner formation providing a protruding area adjacent to each sidewall and defining a load-receiving space. A container extending outwardly from adjacent sidewalls to define communicating recessed areas. Each corner configuration includes an upper protruding portion, a lower protruding portion, and a central portion disposed between the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion, the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion 13. The container of claim 12, wherein and the central portion define the recessed area. The container of claim 13, wherein the upper and lower protruding portions extend further outward from the side wall than the central portion. Each corner configuration includes two opposing substantially flat outer panel regions and a substantially flat inner panel region extending between the outer panel regions, and each corner configuration includes two opposing substantially flat outer panel regions and a substantially flat inner panel region extending between the outer panel regions. 15. A container according to claim 13 or 14, further comprising a side panel region extending between and a respective side wall, the outer panel region being located between the side panel region and the inner panel region. The container of claim 15, wherein the upper and lower protruding portions of each corner configuration have opposing relatively wide outer panel regions and relatively narrow inner panel regions, and wherein the central portion of each corner configuration has a relatively narrow outer panel region and a relatively wide inner panel region. 17. A container according to claim 15 or 16, wherein each lower projecting portion has a lower surface extending upwardly from the base. The container of any one of claims 12 to 17, wherein each sidewall is offset inwardly relative to an edge of the base, the corner formations extend from the sidewalls to the edge of the base, and a ledge region of the upper base member is provided adjacent each sidewall. 19. A container according to any one of claims 12 to 18, wherein the base is as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10. A divider for a container, the divider comprising a main member and a detent on the main member, the detent being receivable by a support to secure the divider to the support. 21. The partition of claim 20, wherein the detent comprises a resilient portion on the main member, the detent further comprising a protrusion on the resilient portion, the protrusion being receivable by the support to secure the partition to the support. 22. The partition of claim 21, wherein the resilient portion extends from the main member to the protrusion and the detent comprises a release portion extending from the resilient member. 23. The partition of claim 22, wherein the release portion comprises a tab and a connecting portion connecting the tab to an elastic portion, the tab extending transversely to the connecting portion. The partition of claim 22 or 23, wherein the main member has a plurality of end faces, the detent is provided on at least one of the end faces, and the rim region comprises a laterally outwardly extending flange extending around the main member. 25. The divider of claim 24, wherein the elastic portion extends from one of the edge faces of the main member. 26. The partition of claim 25, wherein the detent is movable between a locked position and a released position, and the main member defines a recessed area through which the detent can be moved to release the detent from the support. 27. A partition according to claim 24, 25 or 26, further comprising a fastening structure allowing said partition to be fastened to a support. 28. The partition of claim 27, wherein the fastening structure comprises a T-shaped member having a T-shaped end profile, the T-shaped member having a wide portion and a narrow portion, the narrow portion connecting the wide portion to the end surface, and the narrow portion extending from a central region of the wide portion. 29. A partition according to claim 27 or 28, further comprising a cooperating cavity cooperating with a fastening structure of a further partition or container, thereby fastening said further partition or container to said partition. The partition of claim 29, wherein the cooperating structure comprises a cavity defined by the main member, the cooperating structure comprises a retaining member extending across the cavity, the retaining member defining a slot for receiving a portion of the T-shaped member. 31. According to any one of claims 27 to 30, the fastening structure is provided on a second end face of the main member, the second end face being opposite the end face on which the detent is provided. partition. A container configuration comprising a container defining a load receiving space and a partition according to any one of claims 20 to 31 held within the space.

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