Abstract: A knock down corrugated cardboard container includes flat unitary bottom panel adapted for support by a conventional pallet. The bottom panel includes partial, integral stub sidewalls and an integral, hinged panel defining a full height end wall and full height partial sidewalls. A pair of clips are received within slotted openings which are aligned when the end wall and sidewalls are upright and in position relative to the short sidewalls. A second full height end wall also includes partial, full height sidewalls disposed opposite the full height end panel. A removable top or closure completes the carton assembly.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus and method for facilitating, locating and securement of supports or cushioning blocks on a container panel includes a table for receiving the container panel and a bi-directionally, vertically movable frame which receives a template. The frame is raised and lowered by one or more linear actuators which may be double acting, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, ball screw operators or similar devices. The template includes a specific pattern of openings which correspond to the desired locations of supports or cushioning blocks. A container panel is placed on the table, the template is disposed in the frame and the frame is lowered onto the panel. An adhesive such as a hot melt adhesive is distributed on the panel through the openings and the supports or cushioning blocks are positioned according to the template on the panel. The frame and template are then lifted off the pad and the completed panel is removed from the apparatus.

Abstract: A multi-component demountable palletized container includes a pallet bottom, four sidewall components which may be readily assembled with rods and disassembled and a top. Each of the sidewalls include a pair of horizontal and a pair of vertical members that are overlapped at their ends and are secured together. An inner cardboard panel is secured to the inside of the sidewalls and closes off the space between the members. The vertical members define grooves or channels which receive assembly straps or clips having hooked ends which align to define a corner axis and which receive elongate rods.

Abstract: A shipping container system and method of construction therefor are provided which includes a container with an integrated pallet assembly. The system includes an inner shell, an outer shell, a cover assembly, and a pallet assembly. The outer shell is formed from a single sheet of material, preferably high strength cardboard and is cut and bent such that four panels are created, each having a flap. The outer shell also has several holes located in the panels. The inner shell is formed in a similar manner, also having four panels, each with a flap. The pallet assembly includes a floor panel supported by several runners having notches. To assemble the shipping container system, the inner shell is placed within the upper portion of the outer shell and the pallet assembly is inserted into the lower portion of the outer shell. The outer shell panel flaps are then folded to provide support for the pallet assembly from underneath.