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A returnable reusable container which may be quickly assembled to contain a product and quickly disassembled to a substantially flat condition for storage and return shipping when empty. The container has a rigid member extending around its upper perimeter to prevent twisting of the container. This

A returnable reusable container which may be quickly assembled to contain a product and quickly disassembled to a substantially flat condition for storage and return shipping when empty. The container has a rigid member extending around its upper perimeter to prevent twisting of the container. This member has locking means to hold the container in an assembled position, and which unlock to allow the disassembly of the container. The locking means when engaged restrains relative movement at the corners in all directions except the direction required to disengage the lock. When the flaps are fixed to the sides of the container, relative movement at the corners is restrained in all directions.

대표청구항 ▼

[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [9.]9. A returnable and reusable container adapted to be assembled to contain a product, the container adapted to be unassembled to substantially flat condition when empty for economica

[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [9.]9. A returnable and reusable container adapted to be assembled to contain a product, the container adapted to be unassembled to substantially flat condition when empty for economical storage and shipment;said container comprising:foldably connected panels having at least a bottom, a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end;means for releasably securing said first side and said second side to said first end and said second end thereby forming corners when said container is assembled;stiffening means, stacking means and vertical alignment means;said stiffening means comprising U-shaped channels fixed to the upper end of each of said first side, said second side, said first end and said second end;said stacking means comprising horizontal members extending from each corner along a portion of each side and each end;said vertical alignment means comprising vertical members extending upwardly from each said corner along each said portion of each said side and each said end;said container comprising a first flap, a second flap, a third flap and a fourth flap;first hook and loop fastener strips on each said flap;second hook and loop fastener strips on said first side and said second side whereby said container is formed when the first and second locking means are engaged and said flaps are attached by said hook and loop fasteners.