Abstract: Containers which can support like containers to form a stack each includes formations which interengage to allow a security tag to be introduced, to lock the containers against unauthorized separation. This makes a stack sufficiently secure and sufficiently heavy as to be unattractive to a pilferer.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus 10 for tightening a threaded fastener 14 into a component, the apparatus comprising a drive mechanism 12 for rotating the threaded fastener and a detector for detecting a transitional tightening stage when tightening the threaded fastener to the component, wherein the apparatus operably applies a first set of tightening conditions to the threaded fastener during a first tightening stage, and a second set of tightening conditions during a second tightening stage in response to the detection of the transitional tightening stage by the detector.

Abstract: A latch assembly for latching two components comprising a support member arranged co be attached, in use, to a first component to be latched. A lever member is pivotally attached to the support member at a first pivot point, and an engaging member is pivotally attached to the support member at a second pivot point. The engaging member is arranged to be moved, by movement of the lever member, from a position in which it urges a second component out of engagement with the first component to a position in which it engages with a second component to be latched to draw the second component into engagement with the first component and latch the components.

Abstract: A latch assembly for latching two components comprising a support member arranged to be attached, in use, to a first component to be latched. A lever member is pivotally attached to the support member at a first pivot point, and an engaging member is pivotally attached to the support member at a second pivot point. The engaging member is arranged to be moved, by movement of the lever member, from a position in which it urges a second component out of engagement with the first component to a position in which it engages with a second component to be latched to draw the second component into engagement with the first component and latch the components.

Abstract: A container 10 has walls 14 and a support member 16 in the form of a stacking bar. The bar 16 is mounted by a plate 20, slot 22 and pin 24 to move between different stacking positions providing multiple height stacking. At the lowest position shown, the weight of a container stacked on the bar 16 is transferred to the container wall 14 by a finger 40 at a higher position, where the container wall is stronger and thus better able to bear the weight.

Abstract: A container 10 has a base 12 over which walls 14,16 can fold. Engaging castellations 20,24 are formed along the edges of the walls 14,16 to attach the walls together when the container is in the erect condition. The hinges 36 are arranged to accommodate the formations 20 when the container is collapsed. This allows a more compact folded condition to be achieved.

Abstract: A fastener installing machine (10) comprising an oven (12) for heating fasteners, a carousel (14) for moving fasteners through the oven, a drive shaft (18) for rotating the carousel and means (32,38) for attaching the oven to the machine which means is disposed about the rotational axis of the drive shaft. A fastener installing machine (10) comprising an oven (12) for heating fasteners, a carousel (14) for carrying fasteners through the oven, an inlet to the oven for fasteners from a feeding mechanism, and an outlet from the oven to enable the heated fasteners to be attached to a substrate, wherein the inlet and outlet subtend an angle less than or approximately equal to 90.degree. with respect to the rotational axis of the carousel.

Abstract: An open-topped container (which may be lidded) is generally rectangular, having long sides (12) and short sides (14). The outer surfaces of the walls (12, 14) are provided with formations, at locations (20), which may engage formations on an adjacent like container to limit relative vertical movement of the containers and thus improve stability of stacks, when stacks are placed alongside each other.

Abstract: The shelving system (1) consists of a bracket (10) with a shelf board (5). The bracket (10) has a slot into which the edge of the shelf board is located. The slot is sized so that the edge of the shelf board fits loosely within the slot. A wedge (30) is provided also for insertion into the slot adjacent the shelf board (5) to secure the shelf board in position within the slot. The wedge (30) is preferably tapered and has a front surface that is contoured to match the contours of the front surface of the bracket. An aperture (not shown) is provided at the back of the slot to receive a fastening device such as a screw etc for securing the bracket to a wall. As the aperture is at the back of the slot the aperture and the fastening device are obscured by the shelf board when in use. The shelving unit is particularly easy to assemble whilst still ensuring the shelf board is securely fitted to the bracket.

Abstract: An open-topped container (10) has stacking bars (12) which have a series of equally spaced ribs (18) projecting upwardly to engage with ribs (22) formed in the base of a container stacked above.

Abstract: A container, such as for delivering merchandise to retail stores has an internal space partly defined by a partition 22 which is movable to allow the size of the container space to be varied to suit different goods. For instance, when carrying eggs, the partition can be moved to allow different sizes of egg box to be held without movement, thus reducing vulnerability of the eggs to damage during transport.

Abstract: A storage system is described, for receipt in an aperture in an item of furniture. The storage system comprises at least four sides, and pegs protruding outwardly from at least two opposite sides and interengageable with respective openings in the aperture by inwardly flexing the peg bearing sides. It further comprises at least two spaced rails bearing receiving formations, the receiving formations of the at least two rails being aligned such that plurality of items may be stored generally parallel to each other between them.

Abstract: Containers 10 have a base 12 and four side walls 14 which may fold to a stowed or collapsed position. Hinges connect each wall 14 to an intermediate member 16 which is clipped (preferably removably) to the base 12. Various interlocking formations 34, 36, 38, 40 allow containers to stack securely whether collapsed or erect.

Abstract: The drawings show part of a nesting and stacking container. A support member 22 has a nesting position P1 which allows another container to nest in the container 10. The supporting member 22 can move to a chosen one of two stacking positions P2,P3 at which the member 22 can support the base of a container stacked above. Movement between the positions P1, P2 and P3 is achieved by a combination of pivotting the member 22 about an axis at 24, and moving the pivot axis relative to the container. Various other arrangements for mounting the support member 22 on the container are also described.

Abstract: A stack of containers is formed from a container system. The system includes a plurality of open-topped containers each adapted to be selectively stackable or nestable with like containers. First containers are of relatively large plan. Second containers are of smaller plan. Thus, large containers can stack or nest with large containers. Small containers can stack or nest with small containers. Additionally, small containers are adapted to allow two smaller containers to form a layer in the stack which includes at least one larger container. The smaller containers are supported at the edges of the large container and reach toward the middle, where they engage one another to form a locked cantilever-style bridge.