Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable, plastic, produce containers, planar sheets used to create such containers, and related methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a three-dimensional container may be provided comprising a plurality of side portions, each side portion comprising opposing flaps positioned on opposite sides. Each of the side portions may comprise opposing flaps, some of which may comprise tabs extending therefrom to be used for coupling with an adjacent side portion during a folding process. One or more of the side portions may also, or alternatively, comprise a stacking tab and/or a stacking tab receiving opening. The stacking tabs may be configured to be positioned within a stacking tab receiving opening of an adjacent container after the sheet has been folded into a three-dimensional container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 7, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2016
Assignees:
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Coroplast, Inc.
Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable, plastic, produce containers, and related methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a three-dimensional container may be provided comprising a plurality of side portions, each side portion comprising opposing flaps positioned on opposite sides. Each of the side portions may comprise opposing flaps, some of which may comprise tabs extending therefrom to be used for coupling with an adjacent side portion during a folding process. One or more of the side portions may also, or alternatively, comprise a stacking tab and/or a stacking tab receiving opening. The stacking tabs may be configured to be positioned within a stacking tab receiving opening of an adjacent container after the sheet has been folded into a three-dimensional container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 8, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 7, 2015
Assignees:
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Coroplast, Inc.
Abstract: A partition lock for a reticular or grid cell assembly having a first and a second planar member. The partition lock comprises a first slot; a second slot; a tab portion; and a receiving aperture. The first slot is defined at a substantially vertical position in the first planar member. The second slot is defined at a substantially vertical position in the second planar member. Each slot has a first and a second side and a width sufficient to accept the member to be inserted in the slot. The second slot sufficiently cooperates with the first slot to allow the first and the second planar member to align within substantially the same plane when the two pieces are interjoined. The tab portion is positioned on the first member extending from the first side of the first slot to a first notch in the second side of the first slot such that the first tab portion is received in a notch formed in the slot.