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Lightweight, strong, thermoplastic foamed crates for storage and shipment of tender or fragile materials, especially produce such as fruit and vegetables, are prepared from (a) an extruded base and side panel structural foamed thermoplastics and (b) end plates and a divider or dividers which are inj

Lightweight, strong, thermoplastic foamed crates for storage and shipment of tender or fragile materials, especially produce such as fruit and vegetables, are prepared from (a) an extruded base and side panel structural foamed thermoplastics and (b) end plates and a divider or dividers which are injection molded foamed thermoplastic materials. This combination of materials reduces the number of molds and molding operations required to provide a large number of containers, since only end pieces and dividers need be molded and carried in inventory. The containers may also have perforated end plates to provide for ventilation or cooling as well as a ridged base or flooring to provide drainage and containment for juices of decaying produce. In addition to providing superior insulating qualities regarding loss of heat or refrigeration, the all-foam crate construction provides improved vibration dampening characteristics which in turn prevent bruising or breakage of tender or fragile items during transportation.

대표청구항 ▼

A receptacle or container for storing and transporting fragile, light, temperature or vibration sensitive cargo such as glassware or produce such as fruits, vegetables or other organic-based decay susceptible material comprising: (a) an extrusion or co-extrusion foamed thermoplastic U-shaped bottom

A receptacle or container for storing and transporting fragile, light, temperature or vibration sensitive cargo such as glassware or produce such as fruits, vegetables or other organic-based decay susceptible material comprising: (a) an extrusion or co-extrusion foamed thermoplastic U-shaped bottom member; (b) extrusion or co-extrusion foamed thermoplastic pieces forming spaced slats coextensive with the bottom member; (c) injection molded foamed thermoplastic end pieces having recessed areas to receive said U-shaped bottom member and the said spaced coextensive side pieces; (d) injection molded foamed thermoplastic divider or dividers; further characterized in that said end-pieces contain a plurality of particularly shaped apertures, said apertures being conically shaped with the base of the cone being inwardly disposed with respect to the container and the apex of the cone being outwardly disposed with respect to the container.