Abstract: A collapsible container which is made from at least five interconnected panels each of which is square with projections on each side which have passages through which hinge pins are passed to secure the panels together.

Abstract: An apparatus for laundry treatment includes: a cabinet defining an entrance at one side, a drum defining a space for receiving laundry therein, a duct connected to the drum, a fan configured to move air in the drum into the duct, a heat exchange part including a heat absorption part configured to remove moisture from the air moved into the duct and a heating part configured to heat the air having passed through the heat absorption part, a compressor configured to increase a temperature of the air by compressing a refrigerant having passed through the heat absorption part, a water collecting part configured to receive the moisture removed by the heat exchange part, and a soundproof panel provided at a bottom of a base part that is located at a bottom of the cabinet.

Abstract: A module includes a first member that is a battery or a gas tank in which pressure fluctuation happens along one axis direction, a pair of second members, the second members being arranged on end portions of the first member in the one axis direction, respectively, and a binding member binding the first member and the second members while pressurizing them. The binding member is formed as fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) containing fiber and resin is revolved. The FRP includes a base fiber layer with a fiber direction along a revolution direction, and a reinforcing fiber layer with a fiber direction different from that of the base fiber layer. The reinforcing fiber layer has a non-overlapping portion between both end portions in a revolved state. The non-overlapping portion is positioned in a region facing the first member.

Abstract: A case with a corner-protection structure includes: the case has at least one assembling portion located at a corner, the assembling portion includes: an outer surface, an inner surface opposite to the outer surface, an assembling hole extending through the outer surface and the inner surface, and two assembling grooves formed in the outer surface and disposed at opposite sides of the assembling portion; and a corner-protection member detachably assembled on the assembling portion of the case, the corner-protection member includes: an abutting surface abutted against the outer surface, two engaging portions disposed on the abutting surface and slidably disposed in the two assembling grooves, and an engaging post disposed on the abutting surface and inserted in the assembling hole. The corner-protection structure is capable of protecting the fragile corners of the case, and effectively reducing the problem that the corners are easily damaged by collision.

Abstract: In one embodiment of a container protector the container protector comprises two opposing side skirts, two opposing end skirts, and a interior lip connected to both side skirts and end skirts. The container protector may also include one or more handle extension to facilitate use with a container having one or more handles. The container protector is designed to sealing fit around the top periphery of a container with the interior lip extending upward to prevent material within the container from flowing outward therefrom during transitions. Such transitions may be caused by heating, transportation, or other disturbances. The precise dimensions of the container protector will vary from one embodiment to the next, and the container protector may take any shape depending on the container for which it is designed.

Abstract: In one embodiment of a container protector the container protector comprises two opposing side skirts, two opposing end skirts, and a interior lip connected to both side skirts and end skirts. The container protector may also include one or more handle extension to facilitate use with a container having one or more handles. The container protector is designed to sealing fit around the top periphery of a container with the interior lip extending upward to prevent material within the container from flowing outward therefrom during transitions. Such transitions may be caused by heating, transportation, or other disturbances. The precise dimensions of the container protector will vary from one embodiment to the next, and the container protector may take any shape depending on the container for which it is designed.

Abstract: A package including a tray (10) provided with a base (11), a plurality of sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15) extending upwardly and slightly outwardly from said base (11), a primary flange (20) integrally joined to the upper edges of the sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15) and extending outwardly all around the upper periphery of the sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15), a rim (21), i.e., a downward flap extending downwardly and tapering slightly outwardly from the outer periphery of the primary flange (20), and a secondary flange (22), i.e., an overhanging portion extending outwardly from the lower edge of the rim (21), said tray being characterized in that a plurality of strengthening ribs (23) extend substantially vertically along the rim (21) and outwardly with respect to the tray body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an injection-molded capsule for use in a food preparation machine, said capsule for use in a food preparation machine comprising: (i) a structure (1) with a lower side (2), at least three pillars (3) extending from the lower side and linked to a circular upper frame (4) which defines the surroundings of the capsule top side, the pillars (3) having cross-sections S1, S2 and S3, the lower side (2) being a solid wall that comprises a dispensing opening (5) and is centered across the vertical symmetry axis VSA of said capsule, and (ii) a label (6) attached to the outer surface of the lower side (2), pillars (3) and upper circular frame (4), thus forming an envelope that defines capsule side walls, characterized in that the injection point IP of the capsule is off-centered in the vicinity of said dispensing opening (5), opposed the pillar (3) having a cross-section S3 relatively to the axis VSA, and in that S1=S2 and S3>S1.

Abstract: A transport frame includes a body (1) having walls and a detachable roof (8) arranged on top of the body (1). The roof (8) includes a top surface (9) and side walls (10) extending downward from the top surface (9) and having an essentially vertical dimension. The roof is locked in place with a locking element. The locking element has an operating handle (12) and a vertical bar (13) extending essentially downward from the operating handle (12) toward the wall of the body (1). With the operating handle (12), the locking element is adapted to be set to its locked position and open position, and the operating handle (12) is arranged to be used from the top surface (9) of the roof (8).

Abstract: A radiator tank for a radiator. The radiator tank includes a plurality of first reinforcement members spaced apart along a first sidewall. A plurality of second reinforcement members are spaced apart along a second sidewall. A plurality of third reinforcement members are spaced apart along an upper portion that extends from the first sidewall to the second sidewall. Both the first and the second reinforcement members are on one of an outer surface or an inner surface of the radiator tank. The third reinforcement members are on the other one of the outer surface or the inner surface. The first and the second reinforcement members terminate prior to reaching the upper portion, and the third reinforcement members terminate prior to reaching both the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

Abstract: A solid thermoformed plastic tray (10) provided with a base (11), a plurality of sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15) extending upwardly and slightly outwardly from said base (11), a primary flange (20) integrally joined to the upper edges of the sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15) and extending outwardly all around the upper periphery of the sidewalls (12, 13, 14, 15), a rim (21), i.e., a downward flap extending downwardly and tapering slightly outwardly from the outer periphery of the primary flange (20), and a secondary flange (22), i.e., an overhanging portion extending outwardly from the lower edge of the rim (21), said tray being characterized in that a plurality of strengthening ribs (23) extend substantially vertically along the rim (21) and outwardly with respect to the tray body.

Abstract: The inward and outward deflection of sidewalls of a holding tank for liquids is reduced or eliminated by sidewall reinforcing stringers that extend between the sides and which are located inside the tank. The stringers, maintain the separation distance between the sidewalls to keep the sidewalls substantially parallel to each other.

Abstract: A metallic liner for a composite reinforced high pressure gas cylinder is composed of a seamless metal tube contoured with a top dome and bottom dome. The liner is further composed of a seamless top metal end cap having a mating shape of the top dome and a seamless bottom metal end cap having a mating shape of the bottom dome. Alternatively, an extruded cup is shaped to a dome at the open end and one or two seamless metal end caps are used. In the method of manufacturing, the top and bottom ends of the metal tube are contoured, the end caps are produced, and one or two end caps are attached to the ends of the tube.

Abstract: A packaging system for providing lateral support for a packaged appliance is provided. The packaging system comprises a carton sized to fit around the appliance and having opposing side walls, each having an aperture extending there through; a cross brace having opposing ends and a hollow interior space at each end, the cross brace extending between the first pair of opposing sidewalls such that the cross brace hollow interior space at each end communicates with an aperture; and a pair of plugs, each plug having an elongated body and a flange extending laterally from an end of the elongated body, the flange located adjacent the exterior surface of one of the first pair of opposing side walls, the body of the plug extending through the corresponding aperture and within the hollow interior space of one end of the cross brace so that together the plugs position and secure the cross brace within the carton.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly of orthogonal tension beams (4) in alternate horizontal layers for use in a tank, wherein at least some of the intersection points between the orthogonal tension beams are interconnected by vertical spacer elements (5) with bending stiffness and torsional flexibility as well as spacer elements suitable for said assembly.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container and a receptacle configured to be positioned within the container. The receptacle has an opening for dispensing fluid, and the container has an opening that aligns with the receptacle opening when the receptacle is positioned within the container. The container opening defines an ergonomic cutout portion for use in grasping the container for carrying the container and receptacle together, and for dispensing fluid from the receptacle when the receptacle is positioned within the container. The container can also include window openings for viewing fluid level in the receptacle when positioned within the container, and a knockout configured to be removed from the container to allow access to the receptacle through the container. And, the receptacle can include a handle for grasping in connection with the ergonomic cutout portion for use in carrying the container and receptacle together and dispensing fluid from the receptacle.

Abstract: During implementing a composite metal part by compaction of an insert having reinforcing fibers in a metal body or container, gas used for compaction may enter the cavity formed in the container for receiving the insert between a lid covering the insert and the container, which can prevent or degrade compaction and diffusion welding of fiber sheaths of the insert therebetween and/or with walls of the cavity. To solve this problem, the present method includes initiating isostatic compaction by a phase including raising and maintaining temperature, followed by a phase including hot-feeding pressurized gas, and machining an assembly to obtain the part. The temperature raising phase includes a diffusion pre-welding of material rigidly connecting the pressure-adjusted walls of the lid and the container. The method can be used for designing parts having a tensile and compression resistance, such as parts for aircraft landing gear.

Abstract: A resilient unitary beverage container comprises a body portion, a ring portion, and a lid portion. In one embodiment, the body portion comprises a fluid reception cavity and has a first thickness. The ring portion is integrated to the body portion and comprises a second thickness. The lid portion comprises a spout and an opening, with the lid portion having a third thickness and also being integrated to the ring portion.

Abstract: A display container is provided herein which includes a box portion having a base portion, spaced-apart upstanding first and second end panels, and spaced-apart upstanding first and second edge panels extending from the base portion. The first and second edge panels are located between the first and second end panels, and the first edge panel extends a lesser distance from the base portion than the first end panel and the second end panel. The display container also includes a reinforcing layer having a first panel disposed to overlap at least portions of the base portion, a second panel disposed adjacent to the first end panel in face-to-face engagement, and a third panel disposed adjacent to the second end panel in face-to-face engagement. The reinforcing layer is formed of a material stronger in shear than the material of the box portion.

Abstract: A container tank body and a processing method thereof are provided. The tank body is arranged in a frame with a square-shaped cross section and comprises a cylindrical main body part, end enclosures arranged at two ends of the cylindrical main body part and fixedly connected with the cylindrical main body part, and a tank body strengthening device. The cylindrical main body part comprises a plurality of parts with an arc-shaped cross section, the parts are formed by bending and welding a same panel, and the cross section of the cylindrical main body part of the tank body is generally arranged between the square-shaped cross section of the frame and an inscribed circle of the square-shaped cross section. A tank container comprising the tank body is also disclosed.

Abstract: Platform body (1, 80) comprising a bottom (21) to which two opposite sides (31, 32, 41, 42, 63, 83, 84) are connected that either consist of long sides or of short sides as well as at least one additional side for the formation of a cargo volume (LV), said bottom having a bottom surface of a surface length between the opposite sides of the platform body (1, 80) that is larger than the spacing between said opposite sides, at least one part of said bottom being curved inward toward the cargo volume (LV), wherein at least one tie means (22) is mounted with one end thereof connected to one of the opposite sides of the platform body (1, 80) and with the other end thereof connected to the other opposite side of the platform body (1, 80) in order to eliminate deflection of said sides when the bottom of the platform (1, 80) is loaded by goods.

Abstract: A game box protector and repair device configurable to conform to different shape and sized game boxes. The game box protector and repair device including four bracket members, each bracket member has a first portion oriented at an angle relative to a second portion configured to conform to a corner portion of a game box. An elongated cord member is provided that is expandable and is movably coupled to each bracket member. The elongated cord member is configured to adhere each bracket member to a respective corner portion of a box so as to bind each corner portion enabling the device to conform to different shape and sized game boxes.

Abstract: Reconfigurable containers which may adopt two stable configurations are described. In the first configuration, the container is suitable for the storing and transport of goods. When in a second, collapsed configuration, the container occupies a lesser volume than the first configuration and thus requires less shipping space. This is accomplished through the use of at least one deformable active material member that is preferably a shape memory polymer and, optionally, releasable fasteners.

Abstract: A torque arm restraint is provided with a body having a bore including an axis and an arm extending from said body transversely to the axis. The restraint is adapted for resisting torque applied to the fitting of a liquid storage tank, and is configured either for mounting on a fitting or as a component of the fitting. The fitting may be an outlet fitting having a pipe mounted thereto and extending from the wall of the tank. The tubular body permits passage of instrumentation or liquid through the torque arm restraint and the fitting and the arm is provided with an abutment surface positioned proximate to the inside surface of the tank wall, either in engagement or in spaced relationship, whereby the arm resists torque applied to the fitting from outside of the tank. The body may include an attachment member which extends axially from the body and adapted, for example by threads, for mounting to a tank fitting, and the body may be coupled to a pipe within the interior of the tank.

Abstract: To improve mechanical strength of the surface of a substrate of an airtight container in the vicinity of the frame thereof and thus improve reliability of the airtight container, the airtight container satisfies H1<H2<H3, and 1.3(H2?H1)/L<(H3?H2)/W, where H2 is the height of an edge of the frame on the side of an internal space of the airtight container, H3 is the height of an edge of the frame on the opposite side of the side of the internal space of the airtight container, W is the width of the frame, H1 is the average height of spacers, and L is an interval of the adjacent spacers.

Abstract: An exemplary screw protection cover is provided, which includes a cover head, a cover body and a positioning piece. The cover body protrudes outward axially from one end thereof and is coaxially disposed with the cover head. The positioning piece protrudes outward from the peripheral edge of the cover head toward the cover body and is at the same side with the cover body. The positioning piece includes a stop catch disposed at the distal end thereof away from the cover head. The invention also discloses a shell assembly using the screw protection cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic package for liquid or viscous products comprising three separate elements, namely a flexible cylindrical side wall formed by a sheet wrapped around a mandrel, an at least partly rigid bottom, and an at least partly rigid top that includes a neck; said package being able to rest on said bottom and having a height H and a diameter D such that the ratio H:D is between 1:1 and 5:1; the side wall and the other two elements, during their assembly, are in contact with a mandrel positioned inside the package. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of a package as described above.

Abstract: A rectangular drawn container and a method for forming the same are provided which can prevent warpage of a bottom portion of a container in a simple way. In a rectangular drawn container that is provided with a polygonal bottom panel portion and a body portion of a polygonal tubular shape rising from peripheral edges of the bottom panel portion, a convex bead is formed on the bottom panel portion at a location in the vicinity of at least one bottom side rounded portion among bottom side rounded portions of the body portion, at an inner side of the container so as to extend in parallel to the at least one bottom side rounded portion at a predetermined distance therefrom. The bottom panel portion takes a rectangular shape, and the bead is arranged along a pair of bottom side rounded portions at long sides of the bottom panel portion.

Abstract: A refuse container having a metal container body, a polymeric cover having a bottom sized to extend across a lower end of the metal container body and a flange extending upwardly from the bottom and connected to the metal container body so as to close the lower end of the metal container body.

Abstract: A housing for a household appliance includes a bottom part, a support frame including a supporting bar, and a sheet-metal panel forming a wall. The wall is attached to the support frame. A sound insulation element is provided between the supporting bar and an inner side of the sheet-metal panel. The sound insulation element includes an elastic material having substantially a form of an elastic bead.

Abstract: A wall construction with increased resistance to overpressure, such as over-pressure as a consequence of explosions, comprises an essentially flat panel with a wall panel that is welded to adjoining structural components. The adjoining structural components are provided with at least one stop element having a supporting face facing the wall panel, which supporting face can be brought into interaction with the wall panel on deformation of the wall panel under the influence of an overpressure on that side thereof that faces away from the stop element.

Abstract: Novel runners for a transport box, a pallet or the like are described which are provided with an arrangement allowing assembly of several similar or diametrically opposed runner elements into a runner.

Abstract: In the vertical corner transition arrangement for semi-membrane tanks disclosed in the specification, curved horizontal sides plate of a semi-membrane tank wall are welded to one side of a vertical extruded aluminum modified I-beam with a vertical tapered stiffening corner block projection on the opposite side of the extruded aluminum I-beam, and the edge of a vertical unstiffened curved cylinder section is butt-welded to the projecting edge of the vertical tapered stiffening corner block. The curved plates of an orthogonally oriented semi-membrane tank wall are welded to one side of another vertical extruded I-beam member having a projecting vertical tapered stiffening corner block welded to the opposite side with a projecting edge which is welded to the opposite edge of the vertical stiffened curved cylinder section to complete the corner of the tank.

Abstract: In the vertical corner transition arrangement for semi-membrane tanks disclosed in the specification, curved horizontal sides plate of a semi-membrane tank wall are welded to one side of a vertical extruded aluminum modified I-beam with a vertical tapered stiffening corner block projection on the opposite side of the extruded aluminum I-beam, and the edge of a vertical unstiffened curved cylinder section is butt-welded to the projecting edge of the vertical tapered stiffening corner block. The curved plates of an orthogonally oriented semi-membrane tank wall are welded to one side of another vertical extruded I-beam member having a projecting vertical tapered stiffening corner block welded to the opposite side with a projecting edge which is welded to the opposite edge of the vertical stiffened curved cylinder section to complete the corner of the tank.

Abstract: A beverage can cap member (16, 100) is configured so that its exterior surface (28) extending radially inwardly from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140) is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from a position adjacent from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140). The cap member (16, 100) may have a countersink (160) which is filled with a filler material including a curable adhesive, an insert (180) of a natural or synthetic material or the like. The filler material increases the structural strength of the cap member (16, 100) to an extent that it can be made of a relatively thinner material and still complies with the minimum peaking pressure of the industrial standard.

Abstract: A compartmented container is formed of a can having a single wall and opposite openable ends. The container includes a divider sealingly affixed diametrically across the interior of the container, thereby defining two separate volumes within the single can or container. The two volumes share the single divider wall in common. The divider wall is preferably formed of the same material, or of material compatible with, the material used to form the remainder of the container, or at least the ends of the container. The divider is preferably formed of a rigid material, and may include ribs or another form of stiffeners extending diametrically thereacross, in order to resist any differential pressures which may develop between the two volumes.

Abstract: An improved cistern (1) for storing and carrying liquids comprises supporting means, a tank and holding means for holding said tank, said holding means being operatively connected both to said supporting means (6), a tank (7), in which said holding means comprise a metal cage (5) made of metal hollow pipes having a quadrilateral cross section, the horizontally arranged pipes (2) having an asymmetric contour, whereas the vertically arranged pipes (3) have a symmetrical contour.

Abstract: A bin comprises a bin bottom, forward and rearward opposing end walls, and first and second opposing side walls. The end walls and side walls extend up from the bottom and define a bin interior configured for holding product. The bottom comprises a support beam extending generally rearwardly from the forward end wall to the rearward end wall. The support beam is laterally spaced between the side walls. A plurality of stiffening ribs are between the support beam and side walls, and have generally straight lower edges. The support beam is generally arch shaped.

Abstract: A composite, drum type container for storing and dispensing corrosive fluids comprises an inner plastic liner of polyethylene and an outer plastic shell. The end walls of the outer shell are substantially dome-shaped to add strength to the container, and the top end wall is further reinforced by an inclined offset wall, ribs, and inwardly protruding portions of the sidewall, to prevent deformation. A separate pressure plate adds to the strength of the dome-shaped bottom end wall. A recess or well in the bottom end wall and pressure plate allows complete removal of the contents of the container.

Abstract: A rigid, sturdy, two-piece reusable container forming individual cups to contain fruit or other perishables. The device includes a brace that provides support, rigidity, separates the cups of different containers and forms a relatively flat surface. It also includes ribs that provide further support. The device further includes support members that provide a spacing means for ventilation. The device also includes locking members that hold the cover and the base together. The device also contains individual cups with corrugations that further prevent bruises and spoilage of the fruit.

Abstract: A moulded plastic bulk container of the kind used in storage of materials and is normally transported from location to location by a fork lift truck and comprises sidewalls and a base, with a recess or opening in its lower portion below the base for receiving the "tines" of a fork. Integral ribs are formed at the sloping inlet to the opening which is shaped so that the front ends of the tines can enter the recess is of greater height than the remainder of the recess.