Abstract: A collapsible crate with improved stability and smooth movement includes a top having two opposing top side sections defining top side axes and two opposing top end sections defining top end axes; a bottom having two opposing bottom side edges defining bottom side axes and two opposing bottom end edges defining bottom end axes; first and second opposing end walls, the first and second end walls each being pivotably connected to the top along the corresponding top end sections with interlocking projections; and first and second opposing side walls. The crate includes one or more features which help the crate remain in the erect configuration, for example, a first protrusion protruding from an inner surface of a first side wall, wherein the first protrusion is configured to abut with a portion of a first end wall with an interference fit when the crate is in an erect configuration.

Abstract: A collapsible crate with improved stability and smooth movement includes a top having two opposing top side sections defining top side axes and two opposing top end sections defining top end axes; a bottom having two opposing bottom side edges defining bottom side axes and two opposing bottom end edges defining bottom end axes; first and second opposing end walls, the first and second end walls each being pivotably connected to the top along the corresponding top end sections with interlocking projections; and first and second opposing side walls. The crate includes one or more features which help the crate remain in the erect configuration, for example, a first protrusion protruding from an inner surface of a first side wall, wherein the first protrusion is configured to abut with a portion of a first end wall with an interference fit when the crate is in an erect configuration.

Abstract: A locking band for securing a lid to a container. The locking band includes a first arm and a second arm configured to mate with the first arm. The first and second arms are configured to move between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The locking band also includes an inwardly-facing channel defined by the first and second arms configured to receive a peripheral portion of the lid and a corresponding peripheral portion of the container. At least one alignment pin is provided at a first end of one of the first and second arms, and at least one alignment receptacle is defined at a first end of the other one of the first and second arms to receive the alignment pin when the first and second arms are in the engaged position.

Abstract: A locking band for securing a lid to a container. The locking band includes a first arm and a second arm configured to mate with the first arm. The first and second arms are configured to move between a disengaged position and an engaged position. The locking band also includes an inwardly-facing channel defined by the first and second arms configured to receive a peripheral portion of the lid and a corresponding peripheral portion of the container. At least one alignment pin is provided at a first end of one of the first and second arms, and at least one alignment receptacle is defined at a first end of the other one of the first and second arms to receive the alignment pin when the first and second arms are in the engaged position.