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An open frame structure for attaching to a storage crate in place of an end wall thereof including a base member, two side bars, and a restraining member. The two side bars are attached to opposite ends of the base member and disposed substantially transverse thereto. The first and second side bars

An open frame structure for attaching to a storage crate in place of an end wall thereof including a base member, two side bars, and a restraining member. The two side bars are attached to opposite ends of the base member and disposed substantially transverse thereto. The first and second side bars of the frame member define a substantially open access port therebetween. The restraining member connects the side bars and includes a central connector to allow separation thereof into two segments. The open frame structure may optionally also include a hinge means. The hinge means includes a plurality of flanges affixed to the base member and extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the flanges has a hole formed therethrough for receiving a hinge pin therethrough. The hinge means may alternatively include a cross plate attached to the storage crate, and a hinge pivotally attached to the cross plate and the base member. Additionally, if a larger size crate is desired, the invention provides a reinforced storage crate assembly formed by connecting end-to-end two or more storage crates including a first storage crate, a second storage crate, a binding means, and at least one stiffening member. The storage crates each have an open end formed by removal of an end wall, and are attached at the open ends by a binding means. Each stiffening member reinforces a corresponding side wall of the storage crate assembly. Each stiffening member and attaching hardware are sufficiently recessed into a corresponding storage crate side wall to allow the storage crate assembly to be collapsibly folded without interference between any of the side walls, stiffening members, or hardware.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An open frame structure for attaching to a collapsible storage crate in place of at least a portion of an end wall thereof, comprising:a base member, having first and second ends;a first side bar attached to the first end of the base member and disposed substantially tran

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An open frame structure for attaching to a collapsible storage crate in place of at least a portion of an end wall thereof, comprising:a base member, having first and second ends;a first side bar attached to the first end of the base member and disposed substantially transverse thereto;a second side bar attached to the second end of the base member and disposed substantially transverse thereto, wherein said first and second side bars define a substantially open access port therebetween;a restraining member for restraining objects in the storage crate, said restraining member having a connector to allow the restraining member to be selectively extended between said first and second side bars; anda hinge means for pivotally supporting said base member on a storage crate, wherein said hinge means comprises:a cross plate mountable to the storage crate; anda hinge connecting said cross plate to a lower portion of said base member.