Abstract: Handling case with incorporated foldable lid.According to the invention, the case includes a lid made of two parts (4, 5) hinged to one another about a hinge (6) and which may be tipped against one another, hook-shaped mechanisms (12) being provided on the front part (5) of the lid which lock into slots (13) formed in a corresponding location along the edge (14) of the case when the lid is closed.The invention is applicable in particular to cases which can be stacked one inside the other when they are empty.
Abstract: A nestable container or a storable-and-nestable container generally of the open-top, rectangular type, comprises along one of its walls a set-back forming a recess which lies inwardly of the remainder of the wall at a lower portion of the container. The recess is provided with means for holding an identifying card or other indicia, e.g. for disclosing the contents of the container so that the card is undamaged upon interfitting of the containers during nesting.
Abstract: The invention relates to a container crate of the type that can be stacked or nested and made of molded plastic. According to the invention, the crate is divided into two compartments by an internal partition having a downwardly opening groove and containing apertures therein for ventilation. The crate has particular application for the shipment of small live animals.