Abstract: A stackable knock down box is provided for the bulk transportation and storage of fresh produce such as fruit. The box comprises a base pallet, and six side wall panels which are hinged together to define a composite side wall enclosure which can be folded into a stack. A number of drop-away base clip arrangements are provided for releasably holding the composite side wall enclosure to the base pallet in both its erected and folded conditions. The box can be stacked in both the erected and folded conditions, and includes a number of panel aligning inserts located at the upper edge corners of the side walls. Each panel aligning insert is formed with an angled contact face which slopes downwardly and outwardly. A number of complemental panel aligning formations are formed within pedestals on the pallet, and have an angled contact face which slopes upwardly and inwardly.

Abstract: A shipping container for storing, transporting, and dispensing contents has two pallets, a base pallet and a cover pallet, and a plurality of sidewalls that are situated between the base pallet and the cover pallet. One sidewall has a side opening for dispensing at least a portion of the contents from the side opening. The sidewalls also can be removed from the pallets and folded substantially flat, rendering the container collapsible. Preferably, the sidewalls of the container comprise a rear sidewall, a front sidewall, two side sidewalls, each extending between the front sidewall and the rear sidewall, and two inserts, each extending the height of the container and extending between a location on the front sidewall and a location on a closer side sidewall, yielding an interior volume having a hexagonal cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible container for shipping articles such as automotive transparencies, more particularly automotive windshields and in particular, to a base having a cut out portion. The cut out portion allows a person loading and/or unloading the container to walk on the floor supporting the base for ease of loading/unloading articles on the base at the rear of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packing system for unit loads which can be stacked in a plurality of adjacent piles or piles stacked on top of each other to form a substantially stable pile consisting of at least two stacked layers of unit loads. The invention is characterized in that spacers are provided between at least two successive stacked layers so that both stacked layers are vertically interspaced; at least one device is provided on top of and below the stack to protect at least partially the external contour of the unit loads located in the top and lower stack position; at least one fixing device encompassing the other periphery of the stack is included so that it encompasses the stack in such a way that the unit loads in a stack position are pressed against the unit loads in a directly and vertically adjacent stack position; and the fixing device extends over the protection device.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions each containing a stiffening panel. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions each containing a stiffening panel. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof.

Abstract: A polygon-shaped container comprising a plurality of normally rigid boards providing sides of a polygon-shaped container having a predetermined polygon configuration; a plurality of connecting members each connecting adjacent edges of the plurality of normally rigid boards together, each of the plurality of connecting members having sufficient strength to maintain the polygon-shaped container in the predetermined polygon configuration and yet sufficiently flexible to enable the plurality of normally rigid boards to be shipped flat to a user who will form the polygon-shaped container into the predetermined polygon configuration; a first arrangement to close a bottom of the polygon-shaped container; and a second arrangement to close a top of the polygon-shaped container after being filled.

Abstract: A collapsible container including a base (1) and four side panels (15, 16, 17, 18) with u-shaped links (41) coupling the side panels to the base (1) to enable the side panels (15, 16, 17, 18) to fold down over the base (1) to a storage position from a use position where the side panels (15, 16, 17, 18) are interconnected and upstanding from the base (1). Spring means (46) bias first link spigot (43), located in sleeve (48) attached to the base, to retain second link spigot (44) in saddle (49) attached to the panel. The panel is detached by applying counter effort to link body (42) and spring (46) to withdraw the second link spigot (44) from saddle (49).

Abstract: A collapsible bulk shipping container for shipping and storing liquids or free flowing materials, with a foldable wall structure constructed of one continuous cardboard or fiber board structure. Score, crush, or foldable flaps divide the wall structure into separate wall members and allow the wall structure to be folded flat. The wall structure is hingedly attached to a base panel which is securely attached to a standard wooden pallet. The pallet is standard with a raised outer lip which retains a lower section of the assembled walls and which includes a bottom discharge cutout for discharging the contained material from a plastic liner. The liner includes an inlet port and an outlet port while the inlet port is retained near a top edge of one wall member for convenience with a filler neck tab permanently attached near a top edge of one of the walls.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a box for transporting and storing different products, which is made of wood and can be fully assembled and disassembled. The box is suitably used for transporting pieces and automotive parts for long distances. The improved box comprises a pallet type bottom plate (10), side plates (20) and upper cover (30), said side plates (20) being coupled (i) together by means of pairs of hinges (24; 25), (ii) to bottom plate (10) by means of pairs of parts (27; 28) in the lower portion that cooperate with the respective pairs of parts (12′; 13′) of said bottom plate (10) and (iii) to cover (30) by means of latches (20′; 30′). In a first embodiment of the present invention, all said pairs of hinges (24; 25), pairs of parts (27; 28) of side plates and said pairs of parts (12′; 13′) of bottom plate (10) face the interior of said box.

Abstract: A bulk bag includes a flexible body having a bottom. At least one pair of tubular fork tine receiving members are arranged in parallel spaced relation across the bottom of the body. Fork tines from a forklift are insertable into the receiving members to lift the body.

Abstract: A folding box is provided including a bottom panel having a rear edge, a left edge, a right edge and a front edge. A lip extends along the edges of the bottom panel. A rear panel is permanently hinged to the rear lip. The rear panel has a left edge and a right edge. A rear left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the left edge of the rear panel. A front left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear left side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A rear right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the right edge of the rear panel. A front right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear right side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A front panel has a left edge and a right edge. The front panel's left edge is permanently hinged to the front left side panel along an edge distal to the rear left side panel. The front panel's right edge is permanently hinged to the front right side panel along an edge distal to the rear right side panel.

Abstract: A bulk container for flowable materials includes flexible inner and outer tubular members. The lower edge of the outer member and the lower edge of the inner member are joined together along a bottom peripheral seam. Vertical support members are inserted into a plurality of pockets around the container so that the container is automatically self-stabilizing.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Collapsible container (1) for fluent and particulate bulk goods, which container includes a carrying base part (20) which is provided with shock absorbing members (21), collapsible side walls (30) and preferably a lid. The side walls (30) are movably attached to the base part (20) via hinge parts (31). Adjacent side walls (30) are furthermore inter-connectable via a coupling which is angularly flexible around a vertical pivot axle. The lid (50) is mechanically connected with the side walls (30) so that forces can be absorbed in both the vertical and the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for computer cabinets includes a base having a support surface, a pallet on one side of the support surface and a support guide on the other side of the support surface. A computer cabinet is mounted on the support surface and secured to the support guide. A two-piece cover is mounted over the cabinet and secured to the base. The two pieces of the cover are secured together by removable connectors. A cap is removably mounted on an end of the cover opposite the base and secured to the cover by additional ones of the removable connectors.

Abstract: A storage assembly comprising a pallet, a bin including a continuous sidewall bounding a chamber for holding storage items therein and an elongate cover wrappingly and detachably engagable about the pallet and the continuous sidewall of the bin and generally coextensive therewith for substantially concealing the pallet and the continuous sidewall of the bin.

Abstract: A container includes a palletized base for which at least four side walls can be releasably secured without the use of separate fasteners. A cover can also be releasably secured to the four side walls without the use of separate fasteners. The releasable securing of the container components is accomplished by a series of dowel holes defined in the base and cover. Corresponding dowel pins fit into the dowel holes for secure attachment that permits easy disassembly and reassembly.

Abstract: A packaging system for transporting an article includes: a base; a pair of opposing side walls resting on the base; a cross member extending between the side walls; and a block removably attached to said base. The removable block has a first portion with an upper surface; a lower surface; a first side surface extending between the upper and lower surfaces; and an aperture extending through the block to accommodate a fastener therein for securing the block to the shipping container. The block optionally include a toe portion extending from the first side surface of the first portion. The toe portion is receivable within a portion of the shipping container. Alternatively, the packaging system could include: a base; a pair of side walls resting on the base; a cross member extending between the side walls; and a bracket removably attached to a notch in a distal end of one of the side walls to receive the cross member therein. The bracket includes a base; and a pair of arms extending from the base.

Abstract: A foldable pallet-mounted container comprising a shallow base mounted on a pallet, a foldable box mounted inside the shallow base, and a flanged cover having overall dimensions to fit over the shallow base for covering the shallow base when the foldable box is folded inside the shallow base, and for covering the foldable box when the foldable box is deployed. The shallow base is made of corrugated board and comprises a horizontal planar member and single-pleated uprising side members connected along a pair of opposite edges of the planar member. Each uprising side member has a reinforcing flap member connected thereto and overlapping the horizontal planar member. The foldable box is also made of corrugated board, and comprises first and second opposite side panels and first and second opposite end panels and a liner member connected to the horizontal planar member of the shallow base and to the first end panel.

Abstract: In general, a bin of the present invention comprises a base portion, opposing first and second side walls, an end wall and an access gate. The side walls are connected to the base portion and extend upwardly therefrom. The end wall is connected to a rearward edge of the base portion and extends upwardly therefrom between the first and second side wall. The access gate includes first and second leg members and at least one article retainer. The first leg member is operatively connected to a forward edge of the base portion, adjacent the first side wall, and extends generally upwardly from the base portion. The second leg member is operatively connected to a forward edge of the base portion, adjacent the second side wall, and extends generally upwardly from the base portion. The first and second leg members define the left and right margins of an access opening in the gate. The article retainer has a first end and a second end.

Abstract: A combined product shipment and display device has a plurality of pre-packed product support structures or cartons in a stacked arrangement within a display container structure which includes a base with sloped feeder ramps which advance successive product-carrying cartons in the stacks to openings in the display container, whereby product is neatly displayed at the exterior of the container. Successive cartons of the stack are advanced to the forward most position by spring urging means upon removal of emptied cartons so that the display maintains a freshly stocked and neat appearance.

Abstract: The technical field of the invention is that of manufacturing boxes or cases or other packaging volumes which are foldable so as to be transportable in a minimum amount of space when empty: the present invention relates to such rectangular boxes comprising a base, four side faces of held thereon by a rim with two opposite ones of said faces being interconnected by foldable side elements enabling said two walls, when disconnected from the base, to be pressed one against the other, and a lid panel covering and holding said side faces remotely from the base; the two said interconnected faces are rigid insulating panels, the two lateral elements interconnecting them are belt portions, and the other two opposite faces are likewise insulating panels that are independent and that slide between the two first faces and against said belts when they are unfolded.

Abstract: A folding box is provided including a bottom panel having a rear edge, a left edge, a right edge and a front edge. A lip extends along the edges of the bottom panel. A rear panel is permanently hinged to the rear lip. The rear panel has a left edge and a right edge. A rear left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the left edge of the rear panel. A front left side panel is permanently hinged to the rear left side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A rear right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear panel along the right edge of the rear panel. A front right side panel is permanently hinged to the rear right side panel along an edge distal to the rear panel. A front panel has a left edge and a right edge. The front panel's left edge is permanently hinged to the front left side panel along an edge distal to the rear left side panel. The front panel's right edge is permanently hinged to the front right side panel along an edge distal to the rear right side panel.

Abstract: A collapsible container is provided adaptable for use on a standard industry pallet and which includes an option of utilizing a bottom discharge port. The container includes four wall frame members each with a replaceable wall panel attached to the inside surface of each wall frame member so that when the panels are assembled there is a continuous plastic surface on the interior of the container thereby reducing contact of the metal parts of the frame members to corrosive chemicals and further reducing the possibility of tearing or puncturing a plastic inner liner inserted into the interior of the container. The wall frame members are assembled using a rounded post and inverted V notch connecting means positioned along the side edges of the wall frame members which reduces the possibility of snagging or tearing the plastic inner liner when inserting it into the interior of the container.

Abstract: A storage container including a pallet having a section which defines a mounting clip receiving slot and a sidewall structure having a mounting clip secured near an edge thereof. The mounting clip has a first section including a movable latch/release handle and a second section including a locking toggle operatively associated with the movable latch/release handle. The second section is inserted into the slot and the locking toggle is moved by the movable latch/release handle from an unlatched position to a latched position. In this way, the sidewall structure is attached to the pallet. The invention also includes the mounting clip itself (as described above) as well as a method of forming a storage container wherein a pallet, a bin and a mounting clip.

Abstract: A pallet bin comprises a generally rectangular base having a generally planar support surface. A pair of opposite side panels and a pair of opposite end panels between the side panels each stand vertically at one side of the rectangular base to define a parallelepiped interior space. Each of the side panels and end panels comprises a planar outer wall and a planar inner wall and an internal rib structure connecting the outer wall spaced from the inner wall to define hollow portions therebetween.

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 collapsible storage container has four walls hingedly connected with depending L-shaped hooks. The walls are moveable between a container configuration in which the L-shaped hooks captively engage a pallet which forms the base of an enclosure defined by the walls and a collapsed configuration in which the walls overlay one another in a substantially parallel arrangement. A roof is connected by hinges to one of the walls and is moveable between a closed position in which lugs engage an opposite wall and a storage position in which the roof is substantially parallel to the wall.

Abstract: A container includes a flexible liner for holding fluent material, a plurality of substantially vertical rigid support walls spaced around the periphery of the liner, and a flexible skin interconnecting the walls and encircling the liner so as to laterally constrain and support the liner when fluent material is added. The container can include a bottom wall under the liner and connected to some of the support walls. Furthermore, a top platform can be removably secured over the liner so as to rest on top of the support walls. This provides the strength and rigidity to make the container system stackable. The support walls can be removably disposed in pockets or a sleeve in the flexible skin.

Abstract: A container 2 comprising: a fixed side plate 10 placed upward on a pallet 4 so as to envelope at least three directions, a first pivotal side plate 12 mounted on an upper end of the fixed side plate 10 detachably and pivotally toward the inside of the container 2, a second side plate 24 mounted on an upper end of the first pivotal side plate 12 pivotally toward the outside of the container 2. The container 2 preferably further comprises; pivotal projections 14 provided on both sides of lower end of the first pivotal side plate 12, a frame member 8 for holding both sides of the fixed side plate 10, which has a vertical groove 18 for accepting the pivotal projection 14 to be inserted and a horizontal groove 20 formed under the vertical groove 18 for holding the pivotal projection 14 in order to lock the pivotal projection 14 from being pulled out upward.

Abstract: A crate assembly having a first corner support member with a first upper shelf and a second corner support member with a second upper shelf. The crate assembly additionally includes a third corner support member with a third upper shelf and a fourth corner support member with a fourth upper shelf. A first brace assembly is connected to the first corner support member and to the second corner support member, and a second brace assembly is connected to the second corner support member and to the third corner support member. The third corner support member and the fourth corner support member are interconnected to each other by a third brace assembly. A first V-shaped brace assembly is connected to the first corner support member and a second V-shaped brace assembly is connected to the fourth support member. A connecting assembly is releasably engaged to the first V-shaped brace assembly and to the second V-shaped brace assembly.

Abstract: An assembly of packaged reams of paper sheets for point of purchase or distribution display has a plurality of stacked layers of the packaged reams in contacting relationship; an adhesive film between at least some contacting upper and lower packaged reams adheres the packaged reams together; the adhesive has a high strength component in a first lateral direction of the film effective to hinder relative horizontal movement of the contacting upper and lower packaged reams having the adhesive film therebetween, and a weak strength component in a second direction perpendicular to the lateral direction such that the contacting upper and lower packaged reams are readily separated by a displacing force in the second direction; a flexible protective sheet is wrapped about the stacked layers; the assembly optionally includes a tubular sleeve applied over the stacked layers at the point of purchase or distribution, after removal of the protective sheet, a removable panel in the tubular sleeve exposes the packaged ream

Abstract: A collapsible palletized container system for the containment of various articles including bulk materials. A container portion attached to a pallet including a relocation flap in the bottom panel of the container for the facilitation of collapsing the container from a deployed position while minimizing the overall height of the container in the collapsed orientation and maintaining the collapsed container entirely within the boundaries of the pallet.

Abstract: An octagonal bulk box well suited for use in pallet storage and transportation of large quantities of flowable solids has a construction allowing the box to be instantly manually erected by the end user. A box precursor which is erectable from a substantially flat condition to form the box is formed of a main blank providing the sidewall panels of the box and a floor blank from which the entire box floor structure is constructed. By forming the entire floor from a floor blank separate from the main blank, it is possible to reduce material expense and waste, since the entire floor blank can be constructed of fiberboard lower in strength and cost than that required for the sidewalls. The floor blank is attached to the main blank by connecting flaps extending about substantially the entire lower perimeter of the box walls, on an outside thereof.

Abstract: A reusable plastic container and a method of cleaning and sterilizing the same is described. The plastic container can be collapsed for transportation and sterilization when not in use. The container includes structural end frames which are made from the same material from which the remainder of the container is made. A band can be used when it is in its erected position to hold the same in such position. When collapsed, a container is flat and all parts of the same are exposed for easy washing and sterilization.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collapsible box for shipments between plants of heavy loads up to 5,000+ pounds per box for heavy parts. The box is designed to be collapsible to be returned flat for less shipping costs. The box is fabricated in an octagonal shape made from 8 sides of hardboard on the outside, and a sheet of aluminum secured thereto with hinges holding the sides together in an octagon with strips holding the box on a pallet.The hinges hold the sides together from the base on the pallet to the top of the box. The hinges are of two types. One hinge is a double pivot for opposite corners of the collapsed box, and it folds back on itself with two pivot points, shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The other hinge folds from a flat position on the top or bottom of the collapsed position to a 45.degree. bend inwardly toward the assembled box with only one pivot point, shown in FIG. 4 and 5.

Abstract: A collapsible intermediate bulk container for liquid or freely flowable solid materials includes either a fabric outer/film liner bag or a bag of fabric reinforced elastomer. The bag is supported by a collapsible rigid frame which gradually collapses as the bag is emptied. The collapsible rigid frame includes a pallet-base portion that has an upper surface that is sloped to a center drainage point to facilitate complete emptying. The pallet-base portion contains a valve arrangement fixed to either the fabric outer bag (in the film-lined configuration) or to the reinforced fabric bag, at the center drainage point. The collapsed frame provides a compact return package. Either bag configuration may be reused or replaced in whole or in part.

Abstract: This invention concerns a collapsible container, whose outer profile is shaped to fit the walls of an aircraft luggage compartment, consisting of a rigid base frame supporting an accordion folding frame and whose sides are covered by sheet plate and sections of sturdy canvas.

Abstract: A material transport system is described made up of a pallet and a container. Both the pallet and the container are reusable, with the container being collapsible for shipping. A plurality of the containers are furnished in their collapsed form to a material handler, along with pallets for use with such containers when they are erected. Lids for the erected containers are also provided to the material handler. When the containers are provided to the material handler in their collapsed condition along with lids, they are provided on a specialized pallet. All aspects of the material transport system are made from a plastic and can be recycled at the end of their useful life.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed for connecting adjacent portions of palletized shipping container, the clip including a foldable base for at least partially surrounding a first portion of the shipping container and a key rotatable relative to the foldable base for insertion into and through a slot in a second portion of the shipping container so that the key can be rotated to releasably join the first and second shipping container portions.

Abstract: Two twin-sheet thermoformed thermoplastic sleeve halves engage within peripheral grooves in an underlying pallet and an overlying cover. Each sleeve half has a full wall which is connected by integrally thermoformed hinges to two partial walls. The integral connection between the sleeve walls gives advantageous rigidity to the pallet sleeve assembly, while the hinging of the walls allows economical manufacture and low volume flat storage of the sleeve halves in a knocked-down configuration. The hinges preferably have non-specific hinge axes, thereby providing long hinge life, impact resistance, and ease of operation. Vertical substrate tubes are totally encapsulated into each sleeve half to carry loads from a supported loaded pallet sleeve assembly. To effectively transfer the loads from the cover to the sleeve, sinuous transfer ridges are molded on the sleeves above and below the vertical substrate tubes.

Abstract: A pallet for supporting a plurality of packages, the pallet including a base member having a plurality of feet defining a plurality of gaps between adjacent feet and a subframe including a plurality of cross bars, each of the cross bars overlying and supported by the feet and spanning the gaps defined between the feet. A package position is provided for each of the packages. Each package position is located along a respective one of the cross bars and directly overlies a respective one of the gaps such that each of the packages when mounted on the pallet at a respective one of the package positions is suspended above the respective gap by the respective cross bar.

Abstract: A reusable collapsible intermediate bulk shipping container adaptable to be used with a disposable inner fill bag, supplied in a corrugated cassette, upon a standard size pallet. The container has four interlocking wall frames with insertable wall panels forming inert interior wall surfaces, an engaging top member in addition to an easy access halfwall member provides access for positioning a standard inner fill bag drain gland. The container is easily and quickly set up or collapsed and secured upon the pallet for return shipping or reuse.

Abstract: A merchandise transport, storage and display apparatus comprising a base assembly, a frame assembly engaged to said base assembly, panel means removingly engaged to said frame assembly, a plurality of cooperative positioning means engaged to said base assembly, frame assembly and alternatively said panel means for positioning a plurality of merchandise receptacles within said frame assembly providing a modularized apparatus and system for the transport, storage, display and replenishment of merchandise.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lightweight, high strength disposable or recyclable corrugated collapsible container pack providing a compact collapsed shipping container including an integral corrugated pallet and providing top or side access in the erected state.Corrugated leg wrap supports utilizing a sheet of corrugated material having a plurality of score lines folded inwardly forming a generally rectangular conduit support member are used in combination with at least one corrugated sheet to form a corrugated pallet. Within the hollow conduit of the leg wrap supports, individual support members are formed from one or more layers of a narrow strip of corrugated material having a plurality of scores cut therein along the surface of one side for bending the strip into a generally square configuration. The flutes of the corrugated material comprising the support member and opposing panel support legs are oriented in the vertical plane to maximize the strength to weight ratio.

Abstract: A container base for use with a collapsible container includes a base surface coupled to and surrounded by a number of base wall structures. Each of the base wall structures is constructed with an interior and an exterior wall. The interior wall of each base wall is coupled to the base surface. The interior and exterior walls each have substantially smooth surfaces without ribbing or other reinforcement.

Abstract: A display unit is disclosed for protectively storing and presenting pallet-loaded products, typically soft drink packages, for manual removal therefrom. It includes a generally rectangular frame assembly, which is advantageously shipped to the site in a knockdown condition. The assembly is formed of a plurality of rods, connected by corner elements, and enveloped by a plurality of wall units having a front closure. A plurality of anchor plates are secured to spaced locations of the base frame and are positioned below a pallet-load of products to be dispensed, such that the weight of the products as transmitted to the anchor plates, retains the display unit in place on the ground support without necessitating any additional permanent anchoring means.

Abstract: A multi-deck container having a bottom pallet configured with support members for receiving and supporting a lawn and garden tractor on the bottom pallet, whereby the tractor is restrained from movement relative to the bottom pallet. A corrugated paperboard body defines two opposing side walls and two opposing end walls. The corrugated paperboard body attaches at a lower portion to the bottom pallet. A plurality of cleats attach to the walls and extend from a lower portion to an upper portion thereof. The distal ends of the cleats in the upper portion of the corrugated paperboard body support a top pallet which has support members for receiving and supporting a second lawn and garden tractor thereon whereby the second tractor is restrained from movement relative to the top pallet. The pair of lawn and garden tractors are held in the multi-deck container for packing and shipping the tractors from a manufacturer to a sales center.

Abstract: A reusable plastic base serves as a pallet which may be lifted by the forks of a forklift truck. A sleeve is removably attached to the base and forms the sidewalls of the container. In the preferred embodiment, the sleeve is made of corrugated material having slots formed along its lower edge. The slots are adapted to coact with latch members slidably mounted in the base to releasably secure the pallet to the sleeve. The base is preferably designed with a peripheral groove lying substantially at floor level to receive the edge of the sleeve. Compressive loads applied to the container are transferred to the sleeve directly to the floor, thereby minimizing deformation of peripheral portions of the base.