US1845086A - Box construction - Google Patents

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M. C. HILLYER Box CONSTRUCTION Feb. 16, 1932.

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Feb, 16, 1932. M. c. HILLYER BOX CONSTRUCTION Filed May 51, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. 16, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIOE MERTON C. HILLYER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOE TO GENERAL BOX COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE BOX cons'riwcrron Application filed May 31,

The present invention relates to box constructions, means or structure for packing articles for storing, shipping and the like,-

and more in particular to novel reinforced box constructions.

Among the objects of the present invention is to provide a novel construction in a novel box assembly whereby the edges thereof are doubly reinforced to provide a rigid box structure adapted to withstand excessive strains, stresses and twisting incident to the use of thesame for packing articles for shipment, storage or the like, and to likewise provide a construction in which such reinforcing means may serve as supporting means to which the packed or enclosed article may be suspended or hung to prevent its movement and displacement within the box enclosure.

The invention comprehends the idea of providing a box construction having the sides thereof constructed in the form of panels of suitable shape, design and arrangement for the article to be inclosed, which may be easily and readily constructed separately and later assembled quickly and cheaply to provide the box structure. The panels or sides of the box are of the proper size and comprise a frame of reinforcing members secured to and around the marginal portions of a body or sheet of material, these members being connected at their ends to one another, alternate reinforcing members being on opposite sides of the sheet of material to position the same therebetween. .Other reinforcing members may be provided over the surface of the sheet of material, as desired, and for further reinforcing these panels. In the assembly of these panels to provide the box construction, the inner reinforcing members i of each of the panels are adapted to be secured with an outer reinforcing member of an adjacent panel to provide a box structure in which each of the edges thereof are doubly reinforced by two of these members to pro vide a rigid housing adapted to withstand stresses, strains and the twisting of the same.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel three-way corner box construction in which the frame members of the panelled sides are secured to the marginal por- 1930. Serial No. 458,035.

tions of the sheet of material forming the body of said panels, the inner members of which are adapted to contact with the material of adjacent panels and abut with the ends of the inner frame members thereof. The marginal portion of the material of one of the panels forming the edge of the box is adapted to lie between an outer and inner member of adjacent panels, means being provided to secure these two members together with the marginal portion of the panel, to form a doubly reinforced corner or edge of the box assembly to provide a rigidly reinforced box construction.

The invention further comprehends the idea of providing a novel three-way box con struction having panelled side portions adapted to be readily assembled to form the box enclosure, and which panels or sides comprise a sheet of material reinforced by marginal reinforcing members, the adjacent marginal reinforcing members being alternately secured to the inner and outer face of the body material and having their ends secured togeth to provide a frame, between which members are positioned the body of material. Such a construction reinforces the sheet or body of material of the panels in all directions and lends rigidity to the box when the panels are assembled and secured together.

Other objects, features, capabilities and advantages are comprehended by the invention as will later appear, and as are inherently possessed thereby.

Referring to the drawings:

F ig. l is a top plan view of certain of the panels or panelled sides of an embodiment of the present novel box construction and show ing the construction thereof.

F 2 is a View in cross-section takenin a plane represented by line 22 of one of the panels shown in Fi 1 of the drawings.

Fig. 3 is a View in cross-section taken in a plane represented by line 3-8 of another of the panels or sides shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings.

Fig. 4 is a view in cross-section taken in a plane represented by line H of still another of the panels or sides shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings.

Fig. 5 is a View in perspective of a portion of the present novel box assembly in which certain of the panels or sides have been removed to show the interior assembly and arrangement of the box construction.

Fig. 6 is an outside view in elevation of one of the panels of the box construction and showing the exterior arrangement and assembly thereof.

Fig. 7 is a view in perspective of the present embodiment selected to illustrate the invention and disclosing the outside or exterior arrangement thereof.

Referring now more in detail to the drawings, the present novel invention is shown in a box construction 1, commonly designated and referred to in the trade as a three-way corner box construction, the same being formed from a plurality of panels or panelled sides, which are adapted to be assembled and secured together to provide the finished box assembly.

In the illustrative embodiment, and referring more in particular to Fig. 1 of the drawings, the same is shown as comprising top and bottom panels 2 and 3, respectively, the side panels a and 5, respectively, and the rear and front panels 6 and 7 respectively, the front panel of the box construction, however, not being shown in this figure of the drawings but being of the same construction as therear panel 6 and shown in Fig. '7 of the drawings. Although I have referred to the box construction as comprising top, bottom, rear, front and side panels, it is to be understood that either or all of the same are to be designated as such, or as sides, panels or panelled sides, the same being properly so designated irrespective of their relative position in the box assembly.

Each of these panels or sites are of similar construction and comprise a sheet or body of material, such as fibre board, process board, veneer, resawed lumber, or the like, which is of substantially thin material cut to the proper size and shape for the particular size of box or enclosure desired. These sheets of material have their marginal portions reinforced by reinforcing members, cleats, battens, or the like, these members having an edge thereof coinciding with the edge of the material, the positioning of the same being further more clearly disclosed.

Inasmuch as each set of panels, as the top and bottom 2 and 3, sides 4 and 5, and rear and front panels 6 and 7, are of similar construction, the construction thereof and the assembly thereof to form the corner A of the assembled box, and as designated in Fig. 1 of the drawings, will be described for disclosing the invention. Each of the other corners are of a similar construction and similarly assembled.

The top and bottom sides of the box comprises a sheet of material 8 of the proper length and width, having the outer battens 9 and 9 secured to the outer face and along opposite edges thereof, these battens extending beyond the outer edges of the material 8. Battens 10 and 10" are similarly provided and secured to the inside face along the marginal portion of the other opposite edges of the material, these battens, however, ter minating a short distance from the edges to which battens 8 are secured, and for a purpose to be hereinafter more fully disclosed. The ends of these battens are secured together to form a frame, the material 8 of which is between the battens and which is secured and positioned, as likewise reinforced in all directions thereby. Another batten 11 of similar construction to battens 10 and 10 may be provided intermediate thereof for further reinforcing the material 8 and the frame formed from the marginal battens.

The sides 4 and 5 of the box assembly are of somewhat similar construction to the top and bottom sides 2 and 3, the same comprising a sheet of material 8 of the proper size desired which is similarly reinforced by the inner battens 12 and 12 secured to the inner face and at the opposite marginal portions of the material, and the outer battens 13 and 18 secured to the other opposite edges of the material for reinforcing the same. the ends of these battens being secured together as in the construction of the bottom side and having the material 8 therebetween. The battens 13 and 13 extend beyond the edges of the material to which are secured the battens 12 and 12. Another inner reinforcing batten 14 may be provided intermediate the battens 12 and 12 which is on the inner face of the material 8 and has its ends secured to the battens 13 and 13. Each of the battens 12 and 12 and the batten 14 are of such a length as to terminate a short distance from the edges to which the battens 13 and 13 are connected, the purpose for which is to be more fully disclosed.

The side 6 of the box construction is of a construction similar to the other sides heretofore described and comprises a sheet of material 8 having the outer battens 15 and 15 secured to two opposite marginal portions thereof, and the inner battens 16 and 16 secured to two other opposite marginal portions of the material, the outer battens 15 and 15* having their ends extending beyond the edges of the material to which are secured the battens 16 and 16, while the battens 16 and 16" are of a length terminating a short distance from the edge of the mate rial to which the battens 15 and 15 are secured.

The ends of the battens are secured together between which is the sheet of material 8". An outer batten 17 and inner batten 18 are provided intermediate the battens 15 and 15 and 16 and 16, respectively, these battens corresponding in length and being similarly secured to and positioned on the material 8 as the outer and inner battens, respectively, for further reinforcing the material.

In assembling these above described panels to form the corner A of the box it is of course understood that each of the panels are similarly secured together to provide the completed box assembly. To form this corner of the box construction the edge of the panel 4, to which is secured batten 12, is connected with the edge of the panel 3 to which is secured at batten 9, while the edge of the panel 6, to which is secured the batten 15 is secured to the edge of the panel 3 having the batten 1O secured thereto. It should be noted that batten 12 is on the inside of the panel 4, while batten 9 is on the outside of panel 3. Similarly, batten 10 of panel 3 is on the inside, while batten 15 is on the outside of panel. 6. In the assembly, therefore, the batten 12 will abut the ends of'the battens 10, 10 and 11 of panel 3 and is adapted to be connected by means of screws, nails and the like with batten 9, between which battens is the marginal edge of the material 8 of panels 3. This construction may be seen clearly in Fig. 5 of the drawings. The end of batten 13 extends over the edge of batten 9 of panel 3 and may be likewise secured thereto. Batten 10 of panel 3 similarly abuts the ends of battens 16, 18 and 16 and is likewise secured by any suitable means to batten 15 of panel 6 between which battens is the marginal edge of the material 8 of panel 6.

The extending end of batten 15 lays against the edge of batten 13 and is secured thereto.

The arrangement and construction of the panels in which the outer battens overlap and are secured one to the other, as clearly shown in Fig. 7 of the drawings, provide a threeway corner construction, while the arrangement and construction of the panels with the inner reinforcing battens provide a structure in which the outer battens are doubly reinforced, as likewise an assembly in which the panel material is reinforced in all directions, the rigidity of the assembly being readily perceived from Fig. 5 of the drawings.

Each of the other corners of the box are similarly formed when the panels are assembled in the manner disclosed, and when the box is completed, the extending ends of the intermediate battens 17 of the panels 6 and 7 may be secured by suitable means to the battens 13 and 13 of the panels 4 and 5, and as clearly shown in Fig. 7 of the drawings. In the present construction, it is of course understood that any number of intermediate battens or reinforcing members may be provided, as desired.

It will be noted that the framed panels or sides provide a construction which may be easily and cheaply made and readily assembled, as likewise a box construction which is provided with doubly reinforced edges in which the edges of the material do not extend over the edges of the assembled box. This construction reinforces the material in all directions preventing the same from becoming damaged, and which likewise provides reinforcing means to which the article enclosed therein may be supported or hung to prevent its movement or displacement in the box.

While I have herein described and upon the drawings shown an illustrative embodiment of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto, but may comprehend other constructions, arrangements of parts, details and features without departing from the spirit of the invention.

- Having thus disclosed the invention, I claim: g p

1. A box construction comprising sides adapted to be assembled to provide an en-v closure, each of said sides being provided with inner and outer cleats, the inner and outer cleats of adjacent sides being secured together to reinforce the edges of said box assembly.

2. A box construction comprising sides adapted to be assembled to provide an enclosure, said sides being provided with inner and outer reinforcing members, the marginal portion of each side at each edge of said box being secured between an outer and inner member of adjacent sides.

8. Abox construction comprising sides adapted to be assembled to provide an enclosure, the marginal portions of each of said sides having alternate inner and outer reinforcing members, an outer and inner member of adjacent sides being secured together to provide a reinforced edge of said box.

d. A box construction comprising sides adaptedto be assembled to provide an enclosure, the marginal portions of each side having alternate inner and outer reinforcing members, the marginal portions having an outer member adapted to be secured between said outer member and an inner member of an adjacent side of said box when assembled.

5. A box construction comprising panelled sides adapted to be assembled to provide an enclosure, said panelled sides being formed of a sheet of material, an inner reinforcing member secured to opposite marginal portions of said material, an outer reinforcing member secured to opposite marginal portions of said material, each of the outer members of said sides adapted to be secured to an inner member of an adjacent side.

6. A box construction comprising panelled sides, said panels provided with inner and outer reinforcing members, said panels adapted to be assembled to provide an enclosure, each of the inner members of said panels adapted to contact With an adjacent panel, and means for securing the outer and inner member of adjacent panels together to reinforce the edge of said box.

7 A box construction comprising panelled sides, said panels being formed of a sheet of material, inner and outer members secured to the marginal portions of said material for reinforcing the same, a marginal portion of the material of one of said panels forming each edge of said box adapted to lie between an inner and outer member of adjacent panels, and means for securing said inner and outer member and marginal portion together to provide a reinforced edge when said box is assembled.

8. A box construction comprising panelled sides, each of said panels being formed of a sheet of material, outer reinforcing members secured to two opposite marginal portions of said material, inner reinforcing members secured to the other two opposite marginal portions of said material, the ends of said members being secured together to provide a frame having said material therebetween, and means for securing the inner and outer member of adjacent panels together to provide a box assembly.

9. In a box construction having panelled sides adapted to be assembled to provide an enclosure, said panels comprising a frame having opposite outer and inner reinforcing members, the ends of said members being secured together, a piece of sheet material between said members and having said frame around its marginal portions, each of the inner members of a panel adapted to be secured with an outer member of an adjacent panel to provide a reinforced box edge when said panels are assembled.

10. A box construction comprising panelled sides, each of said panels provided with inner and outer marginal reinforcing members, each of the inner members adapted to be secured to an outer member of an adjacent panel for reinforcing the box edges when said panels are assembled to provide an enclosure.

In witness whereof I hereunto subscribe my name to this speclfication.

MERTON C. HILLYER.

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