Abstract: A deck structure for use in loading a transportation vehicle includes a main deck portion having a plurality of parallel spaced elongate rail members attached at each end to a sleeve together with a pair of support portions each formed from parallel rail members similar to the rail members of the deck portion attached at one end to a pipe inserted in the sleeves of the deck portion. This allows each side portion to pivot relative to the main deck portion about the axis of the pipe. The rail members are perforated transversely and have channels longitudinally which allow the communication of air. The rail members of the side portions are interleaved with the rail members of the main deck portion so that the side portions can fold to a collapsed condition within the plane of the main deck portion. The device can be used to support a second load above a first load on the floor of the vehicle; to act as a bulkhead across the vehicle; to provide air channels along the sides and/or floor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A collapsible container for transporting or storing general cargo, preferably has a pair of opposing side walls connected by hinge means to a rectangular base. Front and rear walls of similar configuration are removably joined to the base. A cover panel, removably joined to the side, front, and rear walls defines a closed container of predetermined volume. To permit the container to be reduced in volume, each side wall has a central hinge defining an upper and a lower panel adapted to be folded upon themselves and toward the interior of the container into a collapsed condition. Additionally, the front and rear walls are shaped and dimensioned to be horizontally positioned, one above the other, atop said side walls when collapsed and the cover panel horizontally positioned thereabove.

Abstract: A collapsible, fiber, bulk container which is made-up of a plurality of sidewalls joined by connectors to form a tubular body. The body is closed off by top and bottom members telescopically engaging said body. The bottom may be reinforced by a strut member to insure that the bottom does not warp and collapse. A reinforcing strap is also secured around the body.

Abstract: A device for the careful and gentle transport of mechanically sensitive goods in the form of rolls comprises a rectangular base frame and supporting elements 2, 2', which can be pivoted down onto the base frame. By use of joints 6, 6', the supporting elements 2, 2' can be pivoted down onto the base frame from their vertical position, through an angle of 90.degree., relative to the base frame. Holding elements 3, 3', which receive the shaft ends of goods in the form of rolls, are arranged centrally, relative to the transverse sides of the base frame, on transverse struts of the supporting elements.

Abstract: A device for the careful and gentle transport of mechanically sensitive goods in the form of rolls comprises a rectangular base frame and vertical supporting elements provided on the base frame. The upper ends of the supporting elements are mutually connected by stablizing rails which extend parallel to the longitudinal sides of the base frame. Each of the supporting elements is equipped with a base joint and a further joint about which the supporting element can be pivoted and folded down onto the base frame.

Abstract: A shipping carton includes a plurality of generally rectangular panels with a hinge between at least each two adjacent panels. The panels can be extended and placed at about right angles from each other to form a sidewall having an open top portion and an open bottom portion. A pair of support trays each comprising a panel member and four side members that extend therefrom fit over the portion bottom and top portion of the sidewall to enclose the carton. In a preferred embodiment, spaced-apart inserts and liner members can be provided which fit within each support tray. The panels and the support trays are secured to prepare the carton for shipping.

Abstract: A packaging container for holding a plurality of articles. Packaging containers of this kind serve as transport and display means for a plurality of packed articles. These articles are sold directly from the packaging container. The empty packaging containers are usually destroyed, because their material and their structure do not permit repeated usage. The invention is concerned with providing a reusable packaging container of this kind. The described packaging container comprises a base part (11) and a stack top (12) which is releasably connected to the base part (11) and which can be collapsed and/or folded together, preferably in such a way that the collapsed or folded stack top (12) can be placed on the base part (11). As a result, empty packaging containers can be returned in a space-saving manner and, if required, they can be refilled, which means they are reusable.

Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible, multi-wall fiberboard container which is fixedly attached to a pallet. The container is particularly designed to hold flowable type materials such as sludge or particulates, and may be used for containing, transporting, storing or disposing of hazardous waste. The container is preferably a double wall, tubular member having opposed side panels and opposed end panels, with the end panels being generally normal to the side panels. The container also includes top and bottom flaps hingedly connected to the end and side panels. Three of the bottom flaps are formed as a half bellows. The remaining bottom flap is adapted to be attached to a pallet. Preferably, the top flaps are also of a regular slotted design. Laminated and glued to the interior of the container is a triple wall reinforcing member in the preferred embodiment. A polybag liner may be used in the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carcass carrying cargo unit and a method of transporting carcasses using said unit, comprising a bag (13) open at one end, a frame structure (16) comprising a base frame (18) and two upright (19) end frames and strapping means (9) whereby in use said frame structure (16) is placed within said bag (13) with its opening between the end frames facing to one side of the frame structure (16), and where the carcasses are loaded into said bag (13) onto said base frame (18) to the approximate height of side frames (19), the opening (15) of the bag is drawn tight and the strapping (9) means engaged around the thus loaded bag to secure the carcasses in the bag.

Abstract: A shipping frame for packaging large, heavy articles of manufacture that have studs for supporting the article, an example being an automobile engine. The frame generally comprises a lower portion, a plurality of middle members and an upper portion that join together to form a unitary structure. The lower portion contains risers and adapter saddles that supportably engage the studs of the article. Each portion or member of the frame is foamed of structural foam material such as high density polyethylene. Still, the frame may be collapsed and reassembled in a compact arrangement to facilitate return shipping.

Abstract: A totally integrated and vertically ducted refrigerated product transporter comprising a combination of assembable containers and a base. Due to its ducted and diffuser configuration, the transporter is intended to maximize air flow in the shipping and processing of bananas and other perishable items. It will also facilitate processing the product directly on the base without the need for restacking boxes or for special pressurized rooms. Each container is assembled/disassembled by manually sliding ten interchangeable pieces together. The container is fully assembled and interlocked when the top piece is inserted. Assembled, each container forms a segment of duct with its top/bottom acting as diffusers to regulate air flow and to interconnect each succeeding container to form a ducted column of containers. The base supports multiple ducted columns and also interconnects with them to maintain the integrity of the transporter as a ducted unit.

Abstract: A container especially suitable for bulk materials and including a cardboard tubular sleeve having its lower edge portion positioned in upwardly opening groove means on a plastic pallet. The tubular sleeve is a sleeve assembly comprising inner and outer tubular sleeves respectively formed of first and second corrugated cardboard structures with the inner sleeve positioned telescopically within the outer sleeve and with the outer annular surface of the inner sleeve secured to the inner annular surface of the outer sleeve to form a composite sleeve assembly having a thickness approximately the width of the groove means on the pallet. An auxiliary cardboard sheet is secured to the outboard surface of the outer tubular sleeve and an auxiliary cardboard sheet is secured to the inboard surface of the inner cardboard sleeve.

Abstract: A pallet sleeve 18 for a pallet assembly 10 has a pair of laterally spaced upper slots 36 and a pair of laterally spaced lower slots 34 that are vertically aligned with the upper slots 36. A cord 64 extends through the slots 36 and 34 and has handles 68 and 72 secured to its distal ends 66,70. The sleeve is made from corrugated cardboard with the corrugations running with the vertical slots such that the handles can be pulled to rip the cord 64 through the cardboard from the interior side to the exterior side to remove a panel 44c and create an opening 80 in the side of the pallet sleeve.

Abstract: A modular shipping container and a clip for use therein to interconnect various components of the container, such as the sidewalls, bottom pallet, and top pallet. The container components are designed for compact storage and easy assembly. The clip used in the container includes a first portion for affixing the clip to the sidewall structure and a second portion having a rigid arm extending from the first portion. A resilient flex arm is attached to the end of the rigid arm farthest the first portion and extends generally toward the first portion. The flex arm has a locking face thereon for engaging an edge of a receiving slot in the pallet. Insertion of the clip into the receiving slot removably interconnects the sidewall structure to the pallet.

Abstract: A container especially of the palletized type, made of a single rectangular sheet of fiber board or the like in which the sheet is cut inwardly at its four edges to provide four panels that make up the ends and sides of a box-like structure leaving the uncut portion as a rectangular of smaller but similar shape. In addition to the four panels, the cutting operating provides four corner panels separated from the other panels but integral with the bottom. These corner panels are folded beneath and lie flat-wise against the bottom to give the bottom a double thickness. In addition, portions of the folded-under corner parts project laterally beyond the periphery of the box-like structure to provide a peripheral lip serving as a stop for a tubular cover element that is ultimately slipped over the structure for shipping.

Abstract: A palletized container includes a member defining sidewalls for the container, at least one reusable end cap for attachment to the sidewalls as the end cap receives an end of the sidewall-defining member, and a locking system for locking the sidewall-defining member to the end cap. The sidewall-defining member includes a notch adjacent one of its ends, and the locking system includes a slide bar slidably retained within the notch for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The end cap includes an outermost wall positionable outside of a sidewall when the sidewall-defining member is received by the end cap, and the outermost wall includes a slotted boss protruding generally inwardly of the outermost wall. When the sidewall-defining member is received by the end cap, the slots in the boss accept the slide bar when it is moved from its retracted position toward its advanced position to thereby lock the sidewall-defining member to the end cap.

Abstract: The specification discloses a collapsible pallet box or container composed of a pallet platform and four upright panels connected together at the corner edges by flexible belting at the top and bottom to form a polygon expandable or collapsible to a rectangle or a flattened parallelogram. The bottom of the polygon panels are removably attached to the pallet, preferably by a tongue and groove arrangement of tongues extending from the pallet and grooves in the panels. The tops of the panels have stabilizing, wedging compression elements therebetween at the panel corners to stabilize the panel tops in the expanded rectangular configuration and to keep the panels locked to the pallet.

Abstract: A unit load assembly for spools (10) that can be assembled and disassembled easily and frequently is disclosed. A spool member (50) can be securely strapped (70) between two pallet assemblies (10). Each pallet assembly (10) is constructed of a pair of substantially identical frame members (11) releasably interconnected to one another by a plurality of internal coupling members (30,40). Each frame (11) includes a plurality of openings (17A, 17B) for cooperating with the internal coupling members (30,40) and a central aperture (16) for receiving a portion of the spool member (50). Each frame (11) also has perimeter side support means (15,15A) and internal support means (24,25,26) for supporting the load placed upon the assembled unit load assembly (10).

Abstract: A knock down bulk container has side and end panels hinged to a base. In assembling the container for use, first the end panels are uprighted to a substantially vertical position, and then the side panels are swung to an upright position. As the side panels are swung into their upright position, lift pins formed to protrude laterally outwardly from each side edge of the side panels engage a lift track in an end wall of the base to raise each of the side panels vertically with respect to its hinge axis. To connect the panels together, the end panels are formed with pockets along their edges adjacent the corners of the container, and the side panels have hooks that are seated within the pockets of the end panels. As the side panels are swung into their upright position, the hooks are positioned vertically above the pockets by the engagement of the lift pins with the tracks.

Abstract: A container for pancakes of recording tape has an L-shaped base, mandrels extending horizontally from the base on which pancakes are placed, and a cover which encloses the pancakes. The circumference of each mandrel is expandable to secure the pancakes in position. Each mandrel includes a frame having a longitudinal slot, an expander cam disposed for rotation in the slot, a flexible cover, and an end cap. The cover includes recesses for receiving and supporting the free ends of the mandrels.

Abstract: A collapsible container having a plurality of sidewalls and at least one bottom panel is constructed to collapse without any resultant increase in the lateral dimensions. Further, the collapse of the container is accomplished without substantially affecting the bottom panel of the container.

Abstract: A pallet, especially for transporting or storing goods or materials which are somewhat fluid, preferably comprises a square or other rectangular base (10) and opposing pairs of walls (11, 12). An object is to provide a pallet which can be assembled, when required, and which can then be dismantled only by initial movement of one pair of the walls (12) towards the center of the pallet, i.e. against any outwards components of forces imposed on the walls by the contents of the pallet.

Abstract: A collapsible storage container has a rectangular support base with a horizontal floor and upwardly projecting skirting walls, each wall being a different height above the floor, a pair of end wall panels, a pair of side wall panels, and a lid panel. Each of the wall panels is pivotably supported for inward folding movement about a horizontal axis with the horizontal axes of the wall panels being spaced at different distances from the floor, cooresponding to the height of the associated skirting wall. The panels can be folded approximately flat, one on top of the other in overlying relationship. A spring loaded latching mechanism locks adjacent panels together near their upper adjacent corners.

Abstract: A collapsible container foldable between an open position for receiving and containing goods and a closed position for storage has a pair of end walls pivotable about an upper scoreline to a position permitting a pair of side walls to be collapsed accordion fashion. The end walls have vertical posts and the end walls and side walls are fastened together by connector means having a post segment slideably retained therein. The post and post segments act as support columns. Other containers may be stacked thereon both in the open and collapsed condition.

Abstract: A knockdown pallet container formed of molded or extruded pallet members, comprising a bottom-forming pallet member, a top pallet member, and side pallet members, a combination of the bottom, side, and top pallet members providing a pallet container of rectangular configuration, at least the bottom-forming member having entryways for the prongs of a lift truck, the rectangular pallet container being banded together by external strapping which holds continuous female and male configurations at respective sides of the various pallet members in mating engagement with each other where they meet to form corners of the container, is disclosed, as well as various internal support members which matingly engage with interior surfaces of the various pallet members.

Abstract: A composite container which consists of a reusable pallet, a thin walled plastic tank and a reinforcing cardboard shell maintaining the tank in an upright position on the pallet. Plastic clips connect the shell to the pallet and enable easy assembly and disassembly of the container. Additionally, a dry break valve is incorporated in the container so as to prevent material leakage and enable easy discharge of the tank contents on an intermittent basis.

Abstract: A container and pallet assembly comprising a generally rectangular pallet with a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls mounted thereon. The container may be folded between an upright container configuration and a collapsed stored configuration. Each end or side wall is constructed from double-faced corrugated plastic sheet material cut and scored to form a blank having hingedly interconnected inner, intermediate, and outer wall panels, lid flaps, and attachment panels. The side or wall panels may be slidably mounted on the pallet using a combination of slots in the associated attachment panels and push-type fasteners to facilitate folding to the stored configuration. The end or side wall blanks may also define internal reinforcing structures for supporting the containers when stacked in a vertical column, and securing structures for fastening the end and side walls in the upright container configuration.

Abstract: A shipping rack is provided for storing and transporting vehicle center console assemblies which must be adequately supported to prevent movement thereof during shipment which could cause damage to finished surfaces. The shipping rack includes a plurality of supports, each of which receives a vehicle center console assembly and supports the assembly without contact with other assemblies and in such fashion as to prevent longitudinal or transverse movement. Vertical movement is prevented by use of lids on the shipping rack.

Abstract: A container especially suitable for bulk materials and inlcuding a cardboard tubular sleeve having its lower edge portion positioned in upwardly opening groove means on a plastic pallet. The tubular sleeve is a sleeve assembly comprising inner and outer tubular sleeves respectively formed of first and second corrugated cardboard structures with the inner sleeve positioned telescopically within the outer sleeve and with the outer annular surface of the inner sleeve secured to the inner annular surface of the outer sleeve to form a composite sleeve assembly having a thickness approximating the width of the groove means on the pallet. An auxiliary cardboard sheet is secured to the outboard surface of the outer tubular sleeve and an auxiliary cardboard sheet is secured to the inboard surface of the inner cardboard sleeve.

Abstract: The invention discloses the provision of a container securable to a pallet to prevent the container or other goods to be carried from becoming dislodged from the pallet in transit. The invention provides a container having a base and side walls a plurality of the base having a plurality of articulatable lugs in the form of elongate tabs depending therefrom and each foldable to engage with a slot provided on the base so as to form a retaining loop which secures a portion of the pallet member between the tabs and the base of the container. The container may be erected from a blank, also described.

Abstract: A palletized container is provided which includes a collapsible receptacle section supported and subtended by the upper surface of a pallet section. The receptacle section is adjustable relative to the pallet section between set up and collapsed modes. The receptacle section includes pairs of foldably interconnected outet wall panels. When the receptacle section is in a set up mode, the pairs of wall panels assume upright opposed relation. Each panel of a first pair of wall panels includes a pair of foldably connected panel segments which are adapted to assume a planar relation when the receptacle section is in the set up mode. When the receptacle section is in a collapsed mode, the panel segments of each panel of the first pair assume a folded face-to-face relation and are sandwiched between a second pair of outer wall panels whereby both pairs of outer wall panels overlie the pallet section upper surface. Each panel of the second pair has a flap connected by a foldline to the bottom edge thereof.

Abstract: A package for shipping stacks of sheet steel has a bottom tray which has three upstanding side walls and is open at one end. An L-shaped end cap fits outside the tray and provides an end wall for engaging an end of a stack of steel sheets in the tray. A rectangular cover fits over the tray and end cap for closing the package. A vinyl liner inside the steel package for further protecting the steel sheets from corrosion. The tray is stiffened in a lengthwise direction by timbers inside the tray under the stack of sheets, and on the outside by crosswise timbers which also permit access by a forklift or crane. The package is held rigid by steel straps encompassing the package.

Abstract: A palletized container is provided having a collapsible receptacle section supported and subtended by a pallet section. The receptacle section includes a plurality of foldably interconnected outer wall panels which, when in a set up mode, extend upright from the upper surface of the pallet section. When in a collapsed mode, the outer wall panels are disposed in stacked relation and overlie the pallet section upper surface. A selected first pair of outer wall panels is provided with each selected panel having a pair of complemental panel segments which are foldably interconnected. When the receptacle section is in the setup mode, each pair of complemental panel segments are disposed in coplanar relation and the selected first pair of outer wall panels are disposed in opposed upright relation. When the receptacle section is in a collapsed mode, the outer wall panels are disposed in stacked relation and overlie the pallet section upper surface.

Abstract: A frame structure (1) having an open top and an open bottom is for mounting on a pallet (6) to form a plastics retaining wall. The side walls (2 and 3) of the frame have upwardly extending flanges (16, 16a and 17) at the top edge and downwardly extending flanges (7, 7a and 8) at the bottom edge. Two similar frame (1) are stackable, one on the other to extend the height of the wall with the downwardly extending flanges of the upper structure received between the upwardly extending flanges of the lower structure so that the flanges bridge both frames to restrain relative horizontal displacement therebetween. The flanges (7 and 16) have apically profiled edge parts (30) which snap engage between respective structures in forming the stack to restrain the upper frame from lifting relative to the lower frame. The frame strucutre may be collapsible to form a flat pack.

Abstract: The collapsible container includes a rectangular bottom wall, two opposed vertical side walls, two opposed vertical end walls, hinge means for pivotally and releasably attaching the side and end walls to the bottom wall, and means for locking the side and end walls in an erected position. The hinge means preferably includes a first wall having a first hinge portion with an integrally formed pivot pin adjacent a bottom edge and a second wall having a cooperating second hinge portion with an integrally formed, semi-cylindrical surface. Preferably the second hinge portion further includes an integrally formed projection disposed adjacent the semi-cylindrical surface spaced along a periphery of the second wall. The projection is movable out of axial alignment with the semi-cylindrical surface to permit insertion of the pivot pin and returnable into axial alignment with the semi-cylindrical surface to releasably secure the first wall in pivotal relation to the second wall.

Abstract: A plastic reinforcing structure for use with a container of the type including a corrugated sleeve adapted to be removably attached to a plastic pallet or base member by the use of sliding latch members coacting with slots in the lower peripheral portion of the sleeve. The reinforcing structure is formed as a single piece of plastic material and includes an inner planar portion, an outer planar portion, a central wall portion, and inner and outer tubular portions carrying lips on their leading edges. In use, the central wall of the reinforcing structure is positioned under and along the lower edge of the sleeve beneath a slot in the sleeve and the inner and outer planar portions are swung upwardly about live hinges provided between the bottom wall and the inner and outer planar portions.

Abstract: A container for shipping bulky and/or heavy objects. The container includes a skid portion with a base panel and support frame, and skid runners are coupled to the exterior of the base panel. A cradle is fixedly coupled to the skid portion and a plurality of side and end panel portions with coupling devices join the side and end panels to the skid support frame. A cover portion fits within the side and end panels to provide a smooth exterior surface, and handling straps bind the container portions together.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inventive container which is attached to a pallet and can be folded on top of the pallet when in return shipment or in storage. The inventive container may be readily assembled without the use of hand tools and is sturdy enough to hold relatively heavy pieces of material in a stacked manner. The container essentially comprises a pallet crisscrossed by two cardboard floor boards which have end flaps which fold up and are then surrounded by a tubular cardboard member.

Abstract: A collapsible container assembly (10) including a base (12) having a plurality of sides (14), a pair of side walls (16,18) and a pair of end walls (20,22) with each wall adapted to be extended vertically upward from a side (14) of the base (12) to define an interior portion (24) of the container (10), interlocking flanges (66,78) on adjacent side and end walls (16,18,20,22) for providing interlocking engagement when the walls are in the upright position and preventing relative movement therebetween, a wall hinge (26) interconnecting each of the side and end walls (16,18,20,22) to the base (12) and moveably supporting the walls as the walls are moved between a collapsed position to an upright position with the walls (16,18,20,22) specifically configured to nest efficiently while in the collapsed position and being able to support a load as other containers (10) are stackedd thereon, wall latches (90) for releasably latching adjacent side and end walls (16,18,20,22) together when the side and end walls are in t

Abstract: An article of manufacture formed as a protective positioning pallet for holding each of a plurality of articles in accurate spatial position. Also, a method of making such positioning pallet, and a method of using such positioning pallet in a robotics environment is disclosed.The article of manufacture has a rigid exterior skeleton frame defining a cylindrical space, the frame having positioning surfaces outside of said space for accurately orienting said frame, and locator surfaces extending into said cylindrical space for locating parts therein relative to said positioning surfaces; one or more cradles are suspended across the locator surfaces in a predetermined fixed position relative to said frame for snugly holding the parts in part-to-part separation. Impact shielding walls are hung on said skeleton spaced from said cradles.

Abstract: A method for transferring filled lettuce cartons from a field to a loading dock for shipment to an end user or buyer includes filling the cartons with head lettuce at a field site, closing and stacking the filled cartons in layers to a predetermined composite height on a plurality of adjustable pallets to form palletized carton stacks, and moving the stacks to a cooling facility and subsequently to the loading dock whereat the widths of the stacks are adjusted to fit the width of the cargo space of a transport vehicle. The stacks are then transported to the end user. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, the filled cartons are uniquely stacked on the pallets in a compact and fully supported manner whereby they remain intact on the pallets for ease of handling by lift trucks for loading and unloading purposes.

Abstract: An improved collapsible, reusable shipping container is disclosed which is particularly usable for transportation of freight by air which is formed of a paperboard material having a high strength-to-weight ratio which is covered with a moisture sealing external coating to minimize weather damage thereto. The container is fully collapsible and includes door panels easily opened and closed to facilitate placement and removal of baggage or other cargo articles therein. An arcuate roof structure is provided to minimize the possibility of puddling or other such water damage to the top surface of the housing. The container can include one or two sets of doors which overlap one another and are retained from outward movement by vertically extending retaining straps when the container is in the loaded configuration.

Abstract: A knockdown bulk container for storing and shipping bulk quantities of fluid and semi-fluid substances including an annular base, an annular cap and a circular side wall. The side wall is formed of a number of paperboard slats adhered to a sheet of paperboard. The side wall is adapted to be folded into a substantially flat condition for shipping and storing and formed into a cylinder which is inserted in the annular base for filling of the container. The dimensions of the base and cap are such that the cap and base are nestable. The bulk container provides substantial economies in space saving.

Abstract: A lightweight container mounted on a pallet which can be easily assembled and disassembled without any tools and which has structural integrity to hold its shape when filled with a loose material.

Abstract: In an airtight shelter or container having an impermeable flexible base sheet sealed to an impermeable flexible cover sheet by an inflatable tubular seal within a slotted tubular frame, the slotted tubular frame is formed of lengths of slotted tube secured together by a flexible part annular locking element having a lug or projection resiliently engaging in aligned transverse apertures through mated slotted tubes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pallets and related products, i.e. containers including the present invention pallets, which are made of elongated continuous sheet base material which includes side edges which are folded downwardly, inwardly, upwardly and again inwardly to form U-type channels. Inserted into these channels are channel supports which act to internally fortify the supporting capabilities of the channels and maybe corrugated cardboard, urethane foam, honeycomb structure of synthetic materials or the like. Both the channel supports and the channels have slots or cutouts through which a plurality of beams are passed at right angles to the channels. These beams not only fit snugly through the channels and the channel supports, but also press against the underside of the base to increase the structural capabilities of the invention.

Abstract: An improved collapsible shipping container adapted to conform to the configuration of a storage area in an aircraft fuselage. The container includes a removable dome-shaped roof element supported by a pair of combination side wall and door elements, which are detachably secured along the continuous lower edges thereof to a slip sheet.

Abstract: A reusable plastic base serves as a pallet which may be lifted by the forks of a fork-lift 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.

Abstract: The present invention entails a collapsible moving and storage container for holding household furnishings and other articles typically moved or stored. A series of six panel assemblies are designed to cooperate and join together to form a container of relatively light weight but which forms an envelope of substantial space when the container assumes any erect posture. The container is specifically designed to be compatible with a highly automated and controlled container handling system that would move and direct a container from the warehouse to a truck and finally to a household and vice versa.

Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container (1) is provided with a stabilizing cradle (2) having supporting members (4a, 4b) spaced to permit the container (1) to sag into the space between the supporting members (4a, 4b) to depth substantially equal to the height of the cradle (2).