Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of collapsible walls, each pair of adjacent walls connected by a latch. Each latch can be selectively actuated from contact with the latch both from inside and the outside of the container, and further by inwardly directed forced to the outside of the wall first to collapse. Preferably, the latch includes a recess into which the adjacent wall is disposed when the latch is in the latched position. Preferably, the latch is unlatched by flexing the latch away from the adjacent wall by application of force on an inner release surface, inward of the recess or by actuation of an outer release surface, outward of the recess, or by the application of an inwardly directed forced to the walls that are first to collapse.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hinging or otherwise easily engaging and disengaging various members to each other include a spring-actuated pin element to selectively extend and retract a pin from one hinge leaf to engage an adjacent structure. A variety of spring elements may be used, and the hinge may be combined with other hinge elements in a variety of ways, including an articulated hinge. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: Drill and driver bit organizer and storage case includes a case formed of a plurality of planar panels consisting of end and intermediate panels. The panels are hingedly connected to each other to form a fan-folded arrangement of zigzag panels with intermediate panels being joined to either other intermediate panels or to an intermediate panel and an end panel while the end panels are joined to an intermediate panel to allow the panels to be collapsed into a closed case in which the panels are arranged in substantially parallel planes and into an expanded or extended condition in which the panels are unfolded out of said parallel planes. Each of the panels include securing members for receiving a plurality of drill and/or driver bits. Thus the case is closed and protects the bits in the collapsed condition when it is closed and provides access to the bits in any of the panels when unfolded.

Abstract: A crate, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items, includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall is selectably moveable between a closed position and a retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided. The front wall includes an upper section pivotable relative to a lower section. At least one of the adjacent edges of the upper section and the lower section is contoured away from the other when the upper section is in the closed position. The contoured edge provides improved access to the interior of the container when the upper section is in the retracted position.

Abstract: A container (10, 30) has a floor (20) for supporting produce suspended via elastic suspension elements (22) from the walls (12, 14, 16, 18) of the container so as to automatically adjust the height of the floor, and hence of the produce, as a function of the weight of the produce within the container. Optionally, an adjustment mechanism (32) is provided to allow adjustment of an effective length of the elastic suspension elements (22).

Abstract: An articulate modular collapsible storage container according to one embodiment includes abase plate and a pair of side panels that are detachably and pivotally coupled to the base plate along the sides thereof. The side panels are pivotal between an unlocked position where the side panels can be freely removed and a locked position where the side panels are coupled to the base plate. The container also includes a pair of end panels that are slidingly coupled to the side panels when the side panels are in the locked position. The end panels and side panels form upright walls of the container, and the end panels are slidingly disengageable from the side panels to allow the side panels to pivot to the unlocked position, thereby allowing disassembly of the container.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of walls collapsible onto the base. At least one wall has a support pivotably mounted below a lip formed on an upper edge of the wall. The support is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall and a retracted position. A stop on the adjacent wall prevents the support from retracting when another container is stacked thereon.

Abstract: A box is collapsible in such a manner that it can form a flat stack of panels, each of which corresponds to one side of the box. When the box is configured as a flat stack of panels, it is relatively compact and, therefore, easy to store. When the collapsible box is configured as a box, it is sturdy and strong. The collapsible box has latching elements that can temporarily connect adjacent sides of the box to one another. Typically, a person can latch and unlatch the latching elements with his or her hand. The box is typically transparent and, therefore, well suited for displaying ornamental items, such as ornate hats.

Abstract: A pallet includes a plurality of supports supporting a floor. The supports each include a plurality of columns integrally-molded with at least one runner and snap-fit to the floor. At least one wall is moveable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the floor. A hinge connecting the wall to the base includes a first axis and a second axis offset by the first axis. The hinge is locked when the wall is in the upright position to prevent rotation about the second axis but permit rotation about the first axis. A hinge assembly connects a door to the wall and includes a first hinge pin and a second hinge pin. The hinge assembly permits the door to open completely relative to the wall to a position at least substantially parallel to and adjacent the wall.

Abstract: A collapsible box with a pair of opposed, hinged sidewalls in which a lightweight frame structure holds the sidewall in a vertical orientation during assembly and provides load-bearing strength. The frame structure and sidewalls fold over one another, and lie substantially flat, when said box is collapsed.

Abstract: A foldable storage container can be used as a suitcase or to hold and transport sports balls and has a rear panel, two side panels, a base, a front panel and a cover. The rear panel has a top, a bottom and two side edges. The side panels are respectively formed perpendicularly on the side edges of the rear panel and are foldable. The base is mounted pivotally on the rear panel. The front panel is mounted slidably between the side panels and has a top. The cover is mounted pivotally and detachably on the top of the rear panel and is selectively locked on the top of the front panel. Therefore, the foldable storage container can be folded to occupy a smaller space for convenient storage.

Abstract: A container having at least one wall moveable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the floor. A hinge connecting the wall to the base includes a first axis and a second axis offset from the first axis. The hinge is locked when the wall is in the upright position to prevent rotation about the second axis but permit rotation about the first axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible container for transport of goods, comprising assembled container sides consisting of a substantially flat bottom part, a number of side walls connected hingedly to the bottom part and at least one top part connected hingedly to a side wall, wherein the container sides are displaceable between a collapsed position, in which the container sides lie substantially parallel to each other, and an active position in which the container sides enclose a storage space, wherein the side walls and the top part are displaceable relative to the bottom part such that in a collapsed position of the container they can be placed on the flat bottom part.

Abstract: A collapsible crate includes a plurality of retractable supports movable from a retracted position generally within a first wall to a support position generally diagonally across the corner, wherein the support is supported in the first end by the first wall and a second end by the second wall. This support includes a first guide at the first end, the first guide being pivotally and slideably captured by a first track in the first wall. The support also includes a second guide at an opposite second end, the second guide being slideably and pivotally captured by a second track in the first wall when the support is in the retracted position. The second guide is also slidable from the second track in the first wall to a third track in the adjacent second wall to move the support from the retracted to the support position.

Abstract: A collapsible basket has a base, two end frames, two side-frames and multiple dowel pins. A size of the collapsible basket can be reduced by folding the frames toward the base. Moreover, the end frames and the side-frames can are attached to the base making the collapsible basket easy to assemble and collapse.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible, portable container having a roof, a base, two foldable end walls and two removable side walls. The end walls and side walls of the container are load bearing elements having a twinned wall structure made of rotomolded plastic. The container is collapsed by removing the side walls and inwardly folding the end walls to draw the roof closer to the base. The load bearing capacity of the end walls and the side walls can be increased by arched indentations formed within the twinned wall structure.

Abstract: A single unit cardboard carrier is transformed from a collapsed state into an expanded multi-use carrier with a minimum of assembly actions. A preferred embodiment of the multi-use carrier has a central chamber, a plurality of vessel apertures located around the centered chamber, and has a handle spanning across the chamber.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the foldable part holder is comprised of a front flap, a bottom flap, a back flap, a top flap, a prong flap, a plurality of folds, a plurality of slots, and a plurality of apertures all of which are formed from a flat sheet of polymeric material. The front flap, the bottom flap, the back flap, the top flap, the prong flap, the plurality of folds, the plurality of slots, and the plurality of apertures are all arranged on the flat sheet such that when the flat sheet is folded along the plurality of folds, the embodiment forms a three-dimensional part holder. The plurality of folds are formed by the polymeric sheet such that when folded the flaps engage each other in the appropriate manner. All of the elements formed onto the flat sheet of polymeric material through any fabrication process common for polymeric materials.

Abstract: A foldable box structure comprises two main bodies and at least four actuation bodies. Each of the main bodies has a first lateral and a second lateral. Each of the actuation bodies has a first pivotal edge and a second pivotal edge. The first pivotal edges of the actuation bodies are pivotally coupled to the first laterals and second laterals of the main bodies to form rotation axes. The actuation bodies, which are coupled to the main bodies and at the same side of the main body, are pivotally coupled to each other in the second pivotal edges to form other rotation axes. The actuation bodies are pivotally rotated with respect to the rotation axes and stacked between the main bodies to have a close state. The actuation bodies are pivotally rotated with respect to the rotation axes to expand together with the main bodies and have an open state.

Abstract: The present application contemplates an adjustable volume storage container. The container is formed from two panels (10). The panels are made from a heavy duty paper board or corrugated cardboard, or the like, and are foldable. The panels (10) are prefabricated, each having a slot array (70) and two tabs (72, 74). The panels (10) are also cut to form sub-panels. The panels (10) are folded along lines (40) and (42) so that the tabs (72, 74) of one panel (10) can mate with the slot array (70) of the other panel (10). The particular slot selected determines the length of the container. Once the tabs (72, 74) are mated with the slot arrays (70), the bottom sub-panels (62, 64, 66) are folded under and fastened to form the container bottom. The container is filled, and then the upper sub-panels (50, 52, 54) are folded over and fastened creating the container top.

Abstract: A container comprising a container main body having a pair of right and left side-wall plates (20) and a roof plate (60), a bottom plate (70), and a front door (80A) and a rear door (80B) connected to the bottom plate (70), wherein the container main body is displaceable with respect to the bottom plate (70) from a neutral position, between a front exposed position, where the front part of the bottom plate (70) is exposed to the outside of the container main body, and a rear exposed position, where the rear part of the bottom plate (70) is exposed to the outside of the container main body. The container main body is foldable and the front door (80A) and the rear door (80B) are also foldable at the bottom plate so that the container is foldable. The front door (80A) and the rear door (80B) can also be utilized as a slope that opens to the outside for insertion/removal usage.

Abstract: A foldable multipurpose container. The foldable multipurpose container may include a plurality of wall components, including a top; and a plurality of unfolded container shape retention rod assemblies. At least one of the plurality of wall components may be formed of a soft sheet material. At least one of the unfolded container shape retention rod assemblies may be bendable and resilient. The foldable multipurpose container may be capable of an unfolded state and a folded state.

Abstract: A collapsible box that provides access through both its top and front side. When set up, said box comprises a (i) horizontal upper section and (ii) horizontal lower section, said sections attached to each other via a pair of opposed vertical sidewalls. When said upper section is gripped by hand and lifted upwardly, said upper section will separate from said lower section and the box will open. Each of said sidewalls comprises a set of upper and lower panels, said panels attached to each other via a hinge that extends horizontally across the approximate center of said sidewall. The top of each sidewall is attached to one end of said upper section via a horizontal hinge; the bottom of each sidewall is attached to one end of said lower section via a horizontal hinge. Said lower section comprises the floor of said box. Said upper section comprises the top lid and two panels that rest horizontally underneath said top lid.

Abstract: A cooler device with an attachment element is disclosed. The attachment element is configure to removable connect the cooler to another object, such as a shopping cart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable and collapsible transport box. The transport box comprises a base plate, two shorter side walls which are mutually opposite and collapsible in a lower first plane connected to the base plate via hinge joints and two shorter side walls which are mutually opposite and collapsible in a higher second plane, also connected to the base plate via hinge joints. The base plate comprises a plurality of supporting pillars arranged as tube elements beneath the base plate and arranged as angle elements above the base plate. The angle elements are provided with step-like arrangements so that the angle elements may receive tube elements of another similar or identical transport box in the collapsed state.

Abstract: A clothes hamper having a base with a first and second portions joined by a hinge mechanism. A first bin is mounted to the first portion of the base while a second bin is mounted to the second portion of the base. Each bin is collapsible between an expanded position in which the tops and bottoms of the bin are spaced apart from each other, and a collapsed position in which the top and bottom of the bin are positioned closely adjacent each other and with the sidewall for each bin sandwiched between the top and the bottom. With the bins in their collapsed position, the hinge mechanism enables the base portions to be folded over on each other so that the bins are sandwiched in between the base portions for compact storage.

Abstract: A collapsible shipping container is provided. The container includes a bottom with upper and lower surfaces. The bottom has at least one leg with a lower surface. The leg extends from the lower surface of the bottom and defines a depression. A frame is supported by the bottom. The frame is convertible from a shipping position to a collapsed position. A top is present and has upper and lower surfaces. The top has at least one projection extending from its upper surface. The projection is configured for being disposed in a depression of a leg of a subsequent collapsible shipping container. The top has at least one locking projection configured for engaging a lower surface of a bottom of a subsequent collapsible shipping container to minimize relative motion therebetween.

Abstract: Foldable container for transporting and/or storing goods, of the type comprising a rigid base structure (1) and a container element (2) which contains the goods. Container element (2) is made up of a foldable bag (3), made from a foldable laminar material, which at its bottom end is closely joined to rigid base structure (1), so that the latter defines, either directly or through the laminar material being embedded forming the bag (3), a rigid base (4) intended to directly support the goods contained in bag (3). Thanks to its foldable material condition, when bag (3) is empty it is suitable for adopting a completely refolded position on said rigid structure (1) and at least one upright position wherein it has at least one loading mouth (5) that opens directly for introducing goods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel collapsible storage container for shipping vehicles. Specifically, the container includes a base with a plurality of anchor post receivers, a plurality of side panels and a cover detachably connected to the plurality of side panels through a latch. The side panels detachably connect to the base through a plurality of anchor post that mate with the plurality of anchor post receivers. Furthermore, the side panels detachably connected to each other through a tongue and groove system.

Abstract: A collapsible container has adjustable height walls. The container includes a base defining the bottom wall of the container, an opposing pair of side walls, and an opposing pair of end walls. The side walls and end walls are pivotable between an upright position and a collapsed position over the base. The side walls and end walls each further include extension walls movably connected thereto between a nested, unextended position and an upright, extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible container has four panels that fold down on a base for storage. The base has slide sockets with vertical slots. Front and rear panels pivot on the base with slide hinges received in the slide sockets. The panels are able to slide up and down. A hinge pin has a narrowed waist portion to engage a latch. Left and right panels pivot with snap hinges received in snap sockets on the base. Trunnions, disposed in the snap sockets, are eccentric to increase or decrease the backlash between the snap hinge and the snap socket as the panels pivot. The left and right panels have edge pockets that receive edge fingers on the front and rear panels to hold the container open. The front and rear panels each have an access opening with access doors. Links pivot the access doors on two hinge rods. Locking members wedge the hinge rods in the hinge knuckles. The base has feet with bumper plates having flanges that prevent the container from shifting on an adjacent lower stacked container.

Abstract: The storage device contains two U-shaped lower frame elements, two inverse U-shaped upper frame elements, a casing member, and some resilient element. The lower frame elements are hinged such that they can be closed towards or expanded away from each other. The two upper frame elements have their fork legs jointed to the fork arms of the lower frame elements, respectively. The engagement of the fork legs and arms is buffered by the resilient elements which are provided inside the fork legs, respectively.

Abstract: A container for tie-less securing and transport of contents includes an inner case member positionable within an interior of an outer case member. The inner case member includes at least two side panels, a top panel, and a base panel, forming a second interior, a collapsed portion of first and second side panels being positioned adjacent each other to form a slot for engaging a portion of the contents and securing the contents therein. The container further includes a closure panel having a retaining flap configured to extend into the interior and including a securing tab and a lip portion, which erects in response to the securing tab pivoting with respect to the retaining flap, forming a barrier configured to rest against and bias the contents into the slot, when the closure panel is in a first closed position.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of walls collapsible onto the base. At least one wall has a support pivotably and slidably mounted to an upper end portion thereof. The support is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the wall can be pivoted downward onto the base, with a portion of the support passing through a channel formed on the interior of the adjacent wall. As the wall is pivoted to the upright position, the support is automatically deployed into the support position by its engagement with the channel.

Abstract: A frame container (10) for packing heavy durable goods in which a base (12) includes two end frames (14, 16) connected by pairs of opposing side diagonals (40) pinned at first ends to the base and at second ends (42) to the end frames. Each pair of opposing side diagonals (40) pivot between a first position aligned with the base and the second ends near respective ends of the base and an erected second position whereby the side diagonals are disposed at an oblique angle relative to the base with the second ends of the pair of side diagonals remote from the respective ends of the base for enclosing heavy durable goods within the container.

Abstract: A container comprising two first opposite side walls, two second opposite side walls, a bottom and a cover, said side walls, bottom and cover being all made of cloth, a first pocket wing extending outwardly from an upper edge of each of said first opposite side walls, a second pocket wings extending outwardly from an upper edge of one of said second opposite side walls, said cover being connected to an upper edge of another one of said second opposite side walls, a first paper board being inserted into said second pocket wing and being smaller than said second pocket wing, a pair of second paper boards being inserted into each of said first pocket wings, a bottom board placed on said bottom to push open said first and second side walls, whereby the container can be easily folded when not in use thereby facilitating its storage and transportation.

Abstract: A collapsible frame container assembly comprises a frame component comprising a plurality of panels connected to each other, the panels being movable relative to each other between a first substantially folded condition wherein the panels are collapsed and a second unfolded condition wherein the panels are opened to define a frame structure. Also provided is a container component comprising first and second sides defining a space therebetween of a size which can be varied according to the relative positions of the first and second sides. The frame component when in the unfolded condition and the container component are releasably coupled to each other to define a predetermined frame container assembly.

Abstract: A collapsible plastic container includes a top perimeter, a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls formed in a generally rectangular configuration. At least one of the sidewalls is pivotable between a collapsed position and an opened position. An engaging portion of the pivotable sidewall includes a first opening therein, which is disposed adjacent a receiving portion of either the top perimeter and the bottom including a second opening therein in the opened position. The first and second openings are relatively positioned such that they are aligned when the pivotable sidewall is in its opened position. A locking lug is positioned such that it is extendible into the aligned openings of an adjacent container when the container and the adjacent container are in a stacked arrangement. A lid may also be provided including a second locking lug. The structure ensures that the sidewalls are securely held in their vertical position to thereby ensure that the container will bear its maximum load.

Abstract: A foldable or collapsible ovenware container that maintains a rigid shape while in use and can be folded into a smaller size for storage. The ovenware container includes rigid top and bottom portions separated by a flexible middle portion. The flexible middle portion includes thick and thin wall sections. Pressure applied to the top portion causes the flexible middle portion to collapse in an orderly manner toward the bottom portion, with the middle portion folding at each of the thin wall sections to create a plurality of folds or pleats in the middle portion in the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A box, which is fashioned from wood chip, is applicable to goods or food packaging and can be converted into a gift box by a special design. The wood chip must be thick enough to be adaptable to a knife mold and pressed with a plurality of creases. Fold over the creases preformed on the wood chip so as to turn it into a cuboid receptacle.

Abstract: A reconfigurable, transportable container assembly is provided. Side panels are releasably interconnected with each other and combine with a base panel, and a top panel releasably mates with the side panels. The top panel is combined with the side panels and the base panel to form a transport configuration that defines a closed, transportable, collapsible container, and that is reconfigurable to a nontransport configuration that defines a substantially stationary structure different from the transport configuration. Embodiments can include deployable wheel assemblies and extendible jack assemblies connect to the base panel.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of walls collapsible onto the base. At least one wall has a support pivotably and slidably mounted to an upper end portion thereof. The support is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the wall can be pivoted downward onto the base, with a portion of the support passing through a channel formed on the interior of the adjacent wall. As the wall is pivoted to the upright position, the support is automatically deployed into the support position by its engagement with the channel.

Abstract: A collapsible container has adjustable height walls. The container includes a base defining the bottom wall of the container, an opposing pair of side walls, and an opposing pair of end walls. The side walls and end walls are pivotable between an upright position and a collapsed position over the base. The side walls and end walls each further include extension walls movably connected thereto between a nested, unextended position and an upright, extended position.

Abstract: An open top box-shaped container is provided having a pair of confronting end walls tiltably pivoted and coupled to a bottom wall, wherein the end walls are pivoted at the bottom wall so as to be folded in contact with a top of the bottom wall, a pair of side walls are tiltably pivoted and coupled to the bottom wall so as to be folded in contact with a top of the end walls, wherein a side stopping protrusion is formed on a pivoting side edge of the side walls, that side stopping protrusion being a sectional U shape, such that when the side wall is in an erect position a side stopping groove on the bottom wall mates with each side stopping protrusion to form an erect side stopping structure.

Abstract: A shipping crate for shipping objects such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and personal water-crafts (PWCs). The shipping crate is completely recyclable and includes a top frame structure and a bottom frame structure. The top and bottom frame structures are operable to telescopically engage each another when the crate is empty. Also, leg portions can be placed between the top and bottom frame structures and the leg portions can telescopically engage the top and bottom frame structures at opposite ends thereof.

Abstract: A colorful combinative box includes a plurality of wall members made of various colors and a floor member. Each of the wall members includes an upper edge, a lower edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral joined to the first lateral edge of an adjacent one of the wall members. The floor member is attached to lower edges of the wall members so that the colorful combinative box is made.

Abstract: A folding container has a base, side support tubes upstanding from the corners of the base, and side panels located between the side support tubes and arranged to bound a storage space. Pivots are arranged to pivotally mount the side panels onto the side support tubes. The pivot for each side panel is disposed in a different horizontal plane to that of any other panel, such that when the container is in a folded state the side panels lie stacked substantially parallel to the base, and when in an unfolded state the side panels are substantially orthogonal to the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper-breaker wastebin structure, including the barrel body, in which the barrel body includes the barrel wall and the base plate that is movably located at the bottom of the barrel body, the barrel wall is a kind of cloth, leather, plastic or light metal, and has a folding structure.

Abstract: A collapsible box with a pair of opposed, hinged sidewalls in which a lightweight frame structure holds the sidewall in a vertical orientation during assembly and provides load-bearing strength. The frame structure and sidewalls fold over one another, and lie substantially flat, when said box is collapsed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hinging or otherwise easily engaging and disengaging various members to each other include a spring-actuated pin element to selectively extend and retract a pin from one hinge leaf to engage an adjacent structure. A variety of spring elements may be used, and the hinge may be combined with other hinge elements in a variety of ways, including an articulated hinge. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed.