초록

An integral multi-section hinge structure for a thermoplastic container including creased hinge sections at the extremities of the hinge and at least one intermediate formed hinge.

대표청구항 ▼

A thermoplastic container comprising: a base and a lid hinged thereto wherein said hinge comprises a foldable area of plastic extending along adjacent sides of said base and said lid and integral therewith, said foldable area having a fold line extending longitudinally of said foldable area and divi

A thermoplastic container comprising: a base and a lid hinged thereto wherein said hinge comprises a foldable area of plastic extending along adjacent sides of said base and said lid and integral therewith, said foldable area having a fold line extending longitudinally of said foldable area and dividing said lid from said base, said fold line having at the extremities thereof creased hinge sections in said foldable area, and said foldable area having at least one intermediate formed hinge, wherein said intermediate formed hinge includes a cavity having tapered ends and a central portion having two generally parallel sections connecting said tapered ends, said cavity having a substantially V-shaped cross-section along a bottom of which extends an intermediate section of said fold line, said cavity having a length greater than the width thereof.