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A returnable crate (10) for heavy durable goods in which a base frame (12) includes stringers (20, 22) secured together by slats (24, 26) and a pair of opposing end frame assemblies (14, 16) that have posts (48) that pivotally connect to respective distal ends of the stringers. Locking collars (90)

A returnable crate (10) for heavy durable goods in which a base frame (12) includes stringers (20, 22) secured together by slats (24, 26) and a pair of opposing end frame assemblies (14, 16) that have posts (48) that pivotally connect to respective distal ends of the stringers. Locking collars (90) are slidably received on the posts (48) and move between a locking position and a pivoting position. The locking collars hold the end frame assemblies (14, 16) in a set-up position extending substantially perpendicularly from the base frame (12) and a pivoted position with the end frame assemblies folded down towards the base frame. Side diagonals (58) connect between pivot brackets (52) and the posts (48) in the end frame assemblies (14, 16). The locking collars (90) and side members (58) hold the end frame assemblies (14, 16) in the set-up configuration for shipment of the heavy durable good. The locking collars (90) being moved to the second position allow the end frame assemblies (14, 16) to pivot to the knock-down configuration with the side members (58) being pivotally crossed across the base frame (12) for return shipment of the crate (10).

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A returnable crate (10) for heavy durable goods in which a base frame (12) includes stringers (20, 22) secured together by slats (24, 26) and a pair of opposing end frame assemblies (14, 16) that have posts (48) that pivotally connect to respective distal ends of the stringers. Locking collars (90)

A returnable crate (10) for heavy durable goods in which a base frame (12) includes stringers (20, 22) secured together by slats (24, 26) and a pair of opposing end frame assemblies (14, 16) that have posts (48) that pivotally connect to respective distal ends of the stringers. Locking collars (90) are slidably received on the posts (48) and move between a locking position and a pivoting position. The locking collars hold the end frame assemblies (14, 16) in a set-up position extending substantially perpendicularly from the base frame (12) and a pivoted position with the end frame assemblies folded down towards the base frame. Side diagonals (58) connect between pivot brackets (52) and the posts (48) in the end frame assemblies (14, 16). The locking collars (90) and side members (58) hold the end frame assemblies (14, 16) in the set-up configuration for shipment of the heavy durable good. The locking collars (90) being moved to the second position allow the end frame assemblies (14, 16) to pivot to the knock-down configuration with the side members (58) being pivotally crossed across the base frame (12) for return shipment of the crate (10). eferences] Sinco/Sala, "Rack and Conveyor Guarding Systems",Sinco/Sala, Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Internationl Cordage East, "Protect Your Gross With Our Net", InCord, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA. Bay Nets Safety System, "MezzNet Defense System", BayNets East Haddam, Connecticut, USA. ; US-6126741, 20001000, Jones et al.; US-6248447, 20010600, Griffin et al.; US-6269894, 20010800, Griffin et al.; US-6344149, 20020200, Oles