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A collapsible crate for shipping produce and the like comprising a base portion, two inwardly folding end-wall members and two inwardly folding side-wall members. Each wall member is divided into an upper and lower portion by means of a unitary hinge, wherein the lower portions of the wall members a

A collapsible crate for shipping produce and the like comprising a base portion, two inwardly folding end-wall members and two inwardly folding side-wall members. Each wall member is divided into an upper and lower portion by means of a unitary hinge, wherein the lower portions of the wall members are fixably attached to vertical flanges which extend from the base portion. The vertical edges of the upper portions of the wall members are provided with a plurality of stops and latches which hold the wall members in an upright engaged position when the crate is assembled.

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A collapsible shipping crate comprising a base portion having vertical flanges extending from its outer edges, two inwardly folding side wall members and two inwardly folding end wall members, said wall members being attached to the respective upper edge portions of said vertical flanges, said wall

A collapsible shipping crate comprising a base portion having vertical flanges extending from its outer edges, two inwardly folding side wall members and two inwardly folding end wall members, said wall members being attached to the respective upper edge portions of said vertical flanges, said wall members each having a hinge dividing the wall members into an upper and lower portion, the lower portions of said end wall members extending to a greater height than the lower portion of said wall members such that the upper end wall members fold and overlie the upper side wall members when the crate is in its collapsed position and a plurality of stops and latches located on the vertical edges of the upper wall portions for locking the wall members in an upright position when assembled, said wall members each having a plurality of plug means depending from the lower edges thereof, and respective complementary socket members in the upper edge portion of said vertical flanges receiving said plug means to affix said walls to said flanges.