Abstract: A method of forming reinforced packages. The method can comprise moving a blank in a machine direction on a blank conveyor, and forming a tubular web while moving a first web of material and a second web of material in the machine direction. The forming the tubular web can comprise at least partially sealing at least a portion of the first web and the second web together to form a sealed margin of the tubular web. The method further can comprise forming a liner by cutting the tubular web, forming an attached blank by attaching the liner to the blank, and moving the attached blank in the machine direction on the blank conveyor.

Abstract: A liquid paper container capable of preventing leakage of a liquid and intrusion of, for example, air into the container through a gap between a part of a corresponding one of top-portion horizontal folding creases formed in a blank sheet and a top-portion horizontal folding crease formed in a side sealing panel, which overlap with each other, top panels (11, 12) and side panels (15, 16) are respectively contiguous with upper ends of body panels through top-portion horizontal folding creases (9, 10, 13, 14). Bottom panels (21, 22) and inner panels (25, 26) are respectively contiguous with lower ends of the body panels through bottom-portion horizontal folding creases (19, 20, 23, 24). A side sealing panel (30) is contiguous with a one-side open end edge of a blank sheet (1A). A top-portion horizontal folding crease (31) and a bottom-portion horizontal folding crease (32) are formed in the side sealing panel.

Abstract: A foldable pizza box and method of preparing the foldable pizza box for disposal. The foldable pizza box includes a plurality of perforations placed on several surfaces thereof, bisecting the foldable pizza box into two symmetrical halves and imparting flexibility to the foldable pizza box along the perforations. The foldable pizza box includes triangular punch-outs, formed by perforations, that add additional flexibility to the foldable pizza box when displaced or removed. The foldable pizza box may be easily folded along the perforations, thereby making the foldable pizza box more compact. After folding the foldable pizza box, the foldable pizza box may be easily disposed in a waste or recycling receptacle.

Abstract: Folding box (1) for a piece of jewellery or timepiece, including a foldable blank (2) with a packaging band (3) having a direction (D) movable between an unfolded position in a plane (P) and a folded position, and including two flaps (31; 32) movable in relation to a base (30). It includes a foldable structure (4), movable between a folded position parallel to said plane (P) and a stable unfolded position, including a base face (40) fixed to said base (30) or forming said base, and two bearing surfaces (51; 52) each for receiving in abutment one of said flaps (31; 32) in said unfolded position of said foldable structure (4), Said foldable structure (4) is foldably movable, between the flat folded position and stable unfolded position, around a folding crease (46) which is oblique with respect to said direction (D), forming one edge of said base face (40).

Abstract: A bedpan assembly for women in post op, women confined to a bed, and generally for elderly female patients is provided. The bedpan assembly includes a bedpan tray to which a pillow is attached at a proximal end of the bedpan tray. The bedpan tray provides a funnel at its distal end that is connected to a collection bottle for urine collection. The bedpan is constructed and arranged to allow for urine flow into the bedpan tray and proceed into the collection bottle between the legs of a patient. The bedpan assembly offers greater dignity and comfort to the patient, and greater convenience and time savings for medical personnel.

Abstract: Box designs, blanks for forming boxes by folding, collapsible and non-collapsible boxes formed thereby, and manufacturing methods therefor are disclosed. An exemplary box is formed from folding a single sheet of material having fold lines therein. The assembled box includes a lid comprising a top panel having top side panels that extend partially within the interior of the box and partially on the exterior of the box when the box is assembled and the lid is closed. Overlapping side panels of the box define openings through which the top side panels extend in crossing over from the exterior of the box to the interior of the box. In a feature, the openings defined in the sides of the box are covered by the top side panels when extending there through. In another feature, the box is collapsible when in the assembled state.

Abstract: A foldable liquid retaining bowl made from a single sheet of bamboo pulp and a pair of standard fastening devices. The sheet of material is capable of being folded into a bowl form with a base and four side walls without needing to be cut or otherwise modified. The side walls are held together on each end by the fastening device such as a glued joint. The sheet of material is treated on at least one side with a water resistant coating. The folded bowl form is capable of being folded flat for storage and or transport. A preferred embodiment includes the sheet of material being made of Kraft paper coated with Polylactide acid (PLA).

Abstract: A container configured to be selectively moved between a substantially flat position and a deployed position is provided. The container includes a first blank of sheet material for forming side walls of the container, and a second blank of sheet material for forming a bottom wall of the container. The first blank having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface, a top edge and a bottom edge. The first blank includes a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a fifth side panel, and a sixth side panel wherein each of the side panels are coupled across a fold line. The first blank also includes end flaps extending from the bottom edge of each of the side panels wherein at least two of the end flaps includes a tab joint. The second blank having a plurality of side edges equal to a number of side panels of the first blank, each side edge having a width substantially equal to a width of the side panels of the first blank.

Abstract: Box designs, blanks for forming boxes by folding, collapsible and non-collapsible boxes formed thereby, and manufacturing methods therefor are disclosed. An exemplary box is formed from folding a single sheet of material having fold lines therein. The assembled box includes a lid comprising a top panel having top side panels that extend partially within the interior of the box and partially on the exterior of the box when the box is assembled and the lid is closed. Overlapping side panels of the box define openings through which the top side panels extend in crossing over from the exterior of the box to the interior of the box. In a feature, the openings defined in the sides of the box are covered by the top side panels when extending therethrough. In another feature, the box is collapsible when in the assembled state.

Abstract: A container configured to be selectively moved between a substantially flat position and a deployed position is provided. The container includes a first blank of sheet material for forming side walls of the container, and a second blank of sheet material for forming a bottom wall of the container. The first blank having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface, a top edge and a bottom edge. The first blank includes a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, a fourth side panel, a fifth side panel, and a sixth side panel wherein each of the side panels are coupled across a fold line. The first blank also includes end flaps extending from the bottom edge of each of the side panels wherein at least two of the end flaps includes a tab joint. The second blank having a plurality of side edges equal to a number of side panels of the first blank, each side edge having a width substantially equal to a width of the side panels of the first blank.

Abstract: A container system constructed for general storage of items. The storage container is constructed of the usual materials such as cardboard, plastic, fabric, rubber or the like for office use. The container system is ideal for storage of loose papers, pens, erasers, ink cartridges, referral slips or other items often stored or kept in draws. A separate insert is utilized to hold apparatuses such as file holders.

Abstract: A food and condiment container having a first storage space for a food item and a second storage space for a condiment. The container includes a paperboard carton and an appliqué fold-out pocket affixed thereto and moveable between open and closed positions for receiving a condiment The pocket includes a front panel, a back panel, and first and second side panels extending therebetween. The back panel is joined to the carton, and the front panel is joined to the back panel along a portion thereof to hinge forward from the back panel. The side panels are connected between the front and back panels and are collapsible along a crease extending the vertical length of the side panels. Prior to use, the appliqué pocket remains flush with the carton and is opened along a perforation line to form a storage space for a condiment.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to blanks for a collapsible, folded container for food that include a lower panel and an upper panel. The upper panel can include a hinge portion hingedly connecting the lower panel to the upper panel. The blanks include a lengthwise fold line extending along a length of the blanks, a first lateral fold line extending across the lower panel, and a second lateral fold line extending across the upper panel. The blanks can be adapted to be folded into a container configuration, subsequently unfolded into an unfolded configuration, and then re-folded into a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A storage box includes a box body that includes a bottom wall and plural side walls including a pair of side walls that oppose each other, the box body having an opening at the top and containing an object, and a pair of lid walls that extend upward from top edges of the pair of side walls and are bent along the top edges so as to cover the opening of the box body. A pair of first lines are formed on the pair of lid walls and the pair of side walls, each first line extending at least partway from a top edge of the corresponding lid wall to a bottom edge of the corresponding side wall and facilitating outward bending of the corresponding side wall when an arm is inserted between the object contained in the box body and the corresponding side wall.

Abstract: A storage, shipping or instant usage, for food consumption or the like, containment system formed from one sheet of material or combination of materials, wherein the walls thereof fold onto a base to lay flat. The walls are disposed to fold onto the base, out from the base, or onto adjacent folded walls. Further, the folded walls contain a mechanism to stabilize said walls during usage in a box form.

Abstract: A collapsible paperboard container and a blank for constructing the same. The container has a bottom wall with a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom. A plurality of score lines are provided in the peripheral wall which facilitate movement of this wall from an expanded position to a collapsed position in response to a manual force being applied thereto to cause a first portion of the wall to move toward a second portion thereof. Visual indicators are provided on the container to identify to the consumer where and how to apply manual force to the peripheral wall.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to trash compactor boxes that have an antibacterial or antimicrobial feature incorporated therein. In a general embodiment, the carton boxes have a built-in compound, such as an antimicrobial, antiseptic, and/or a biocide material.

Abstract: A carton blank may be formed having at least one score line therein. A second layer of material may overlay at least a portion of the first layer, including the score line, thus defining an overlaid score area. The overlaid score area may include at least a portion in which the second layer is not adhered to the first layer.

Abstract: A taco holder including a rigid, foldable template that retains a crease when folded, which has portions and fold lines configured so that the taco holder is easily configurable between an open configuration and a folded configuration. The open configuration is defined by the fold lines being substantially unfolded such that front edges of the portions of the taco holder define an opening configured to receive a taco or other folded sandwich food. The folded configuration is defined by the fold lines being substantially folded such that the foldable food container is substantially flat.

Abstract: Container assemblies can include a first container and a second container, where the second container extends into and is supported by the first container. The first container and the second container can each include a flange around the periphery of an access opening. The flange of the second container is configured to provide support for the second container via engagement with the flange of the first container. In some instances, the second container can extend into and be supported by the first container through engagement of the flange of the second container with the flange of the first container such that a side panel of the first container is not in contact with a corresponding side panel of the second container. The container assembly can also include a lid for retaining the second container in the first container and/or for sealing to the first container and/or the second container.

Abstract: A collapsible container is assembled from a scored sheet of material. In one arrangement, the container is configured to allow for ease of disassembly. For example, a base of the container includes a pair of opposing end walls that include an outer end wall panel coupled to the base and an inner end wall panel coupled to the outer end wall panel. The inner wall panel includes set of tabs that engage corresponding openings defined by the base and a flexion portion that allows the inner wall panel to flex relative to the base. The outer wall panel defines an opening that is substantially aligned with the score line. To disassemble the container, a user applies a load through the opening and against flexion portion. The load causes the inner wall panel to fold thereby releasing the tabs from the openings.

Abstract: A collapsible container assembly comprising a folding container having at least four walls, with the at least four walls being pivotable relative to each other to allow the folding container to collapse in a parallelogram motion, and an inside cellular structure connected to the at least four walls. The cellular structure comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a plurality of cells, with the panels being formed of soft, deformable material. The folding container can be folded with the inside cellular structure therein such that the collapsible container assembly will be substantially flat when the folding container is moved to a collapsed position.

Abstract: A carrier for containing a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around the interior of the carrier. The panels comprise a front panel, a back panel positioned opposite to the front panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to at least one of the front and back panels, at least one top panel foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel, and a divider flap foldably connected to the at least one side panel.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and a method for folding and unfolding a foldable transport container automatically. The apparatus comprises plurality of moving parts (P1, P2) and arms (A1, A2, A3, A4) to fold the sides (FS1, FS2) of the container and to fold the top (T) and bottom (B) of the container. Said moving parts and arms are operated by plurality of actuators (H1, H2, H3, H4).

Abstract: A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a tube portion including a plurality of sides. The container assembly further includes a base portion including a bottom panel and a plurality of flaps extending from the bottom panel. The plurality of flaps overlap a portion of the plurality of sides.

Abstract: A folding box cutout has wall units that can be folded along the fold lines, a lid unit that can be folded about a lid folding line, and a bottom unit that can be folded about a bottom folding line. In the transport state, the folding box cutout is folded to form a flat folding box, which is filled and closed by the lid unit and the bottom unit. A corrugated cardboard unit lies against the inner wall of the wall units and is connected to the inner wall of the folding box cutout so that the folding box cutout and the corrugated cardboard unit form a unit that can be handled as one piece for folding it flat and for unfolding it. The corrugated cardboard unit is present on each inner wall of the wall units, particularly all around, after the flat folded folding box has been erected.

Abstract: A collapsible triangular storage container-based combination storage container includes multiple collapsible triangular storage containers attached together to form a rectangular configuration, each triangular storage container including a triangular container body having three upright side panels hinged to one another and a folding line on one upright side panel on the middle, a soft and collapsible bottom panel horizontally connected to the three upright side panels at the bottom side, a hard triangular plate member insertable into the inside of the triangular container body to support the triangular container body in shape, and magnetic members fixedly mounted in one upright side panels at two opposite sides relative to the folding line in reversed directions for creating a magnetic attractive force to secure the upright side panels of the triangular container body in a stack when the triangular container body is collapsed after removal of the hard triangular plate member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide boxes that are particularly useful in connection with trash collection and trash compaction. The boxes are designed as having a single-piece board construction with a strength that can contain mixed types of trash, including solids and liquids, and to effectively contain the trash during the pressure of a compaction process without tearing, splitting and/or leaking They are also designed to use a waterproof coating for adhering seams, reducing the extra step and expense of using a glue or an adhesive to secure the box seams. The trash compaction boxes provided herein are particularly useful on aircraft and other passenger transport vehicles, where weight and performance are of primary concern.

Abstract: The collapsible storage box contains two rigid lateral plates, two flexible longitudinal plates, a flexible first base plate connecting the longitudinal and lateral plates' bottom rims, and a rigid second base plate stitched or adhered to a top side of the first base plate along a longitudinal middle section of the second base plate. A rigid support plate is connected to the top rim of each longitudinal plate. To put the storage box to use, the lateral and longitudinal plates are raised and the two support plates are flipped downward so that their bottom rims are pressed against the second base plate. When the storage box is not in use, the support plates are flipped outward and, by the flexibility of the two longitudinal plates, the lateral plates are folded inward. The storage box then turns into a flat shape for easy storage and transportation.

Abstract: A collapsible triangular storage container-based combination storage container includes multiple collapsible triangular storage containers attached together to form a rectangular configuration, each triangular storage container including a triangular container body having three upright side panels hinged to one another and a folding line on one upright side panel on the middle, a soft and collapsible bottom panel horizontally connected to the three upright side panels at the bottom side, a hard triangular plate member insertable into the inside of the triangular container body to support the triangular container body in shape, and magnetic members fixedly mounted in one upright side panels at two opposite sides relative to the folding line in reversed directions for creating a magnetic attractive force to secure the upright side panels of the triangular container body in a stack when the triangular container body is collapsed after removal of the hard triangular plate member.

Abstract: A preferably air-tight and liquid-tight collapsible container comprises a container body (5) formed of a sheet material, said sheet material having two thermoplastic surfaces (2, 3), said sheet material comprising a preferably fluid-tight carrier foil (1) provided at least on and preferably on both sides (2, 3), with a thermoplastic semi-rigid or rigid layer material, preferably a polyester based material said sheet material being folded to a container-like body and sealed in the overlapping edge regions (6, 7) to form a container-like body, said container-like body being coated with a sheathing (9) of elastomeric thermoplastic material of the same kind or type as the foil material to form a container body (5), said container body (5) being provided at one open end (5a) with a container head formed from thermoplastic material of the same kind or type as the foil material.

Abstract: A carton formed from a blank of foldable corrugated sheet material having two pairs of upstanding generally parallel sidewall panels and a pair of first flaps hingedly foldably connected to the upper and lower edges of each sidewall panel along a fold line, the flaps configured to form a panel for covering the bottom and top of the carton when the carton is assembled and wherein cuts for support tabs are made into the corrugated material along the fold lines such that when the cover-forming flaps are folded 90 degrees to form the bottom cover of the carton, the support tabs remain oriented in the planes of the sidewall panels. The carton may further comprise cuts for corner support tabs made into the corrugated material at each of the locations where the fold lines overlap adjacent sidewall panels, such that when the cover-forming flaps are folded 90 degrees to form the bottom or top cover of the carton, the corner support tabs remain oriented in the planes of the sidewall panels.

Abstract: A collapsible shipping container is capable of configured from a collapsed position for storage and transportation to a constructed position for containment of articles therein and back again to the collapsed position after use. The collapsible shipping container comprises a foldable tray having at least two pallet runner sleeves spaced apart from one another and each of which being formed on respective opposed lateral edges of the foldable tray. A plurality of elongated pallet runners each of which having an inner support structure integrally formed thereto. The plurality of elongated pallet runners each of which is adapted to be inserted into each of the respective plurality of pallet runner sleeves. A foldable side wall body is adapted to rest upon the foldable tray to form an interior space to receive a plurality of articles. The foldable side wall body comprises end walls, side walls, and side body flaps to form an enclosed bottom thereof.

Abstract: A container for receiving a food product is formed from a shaped blank of paper, paperboard, cardboard or a similar material. A hinge arrangement comprising at least two and preferably three parts is provided between one of the side walls and one of the end walls to allow the partially formed container to be moved easily between a flat configuration suitable for transportation or storage and an erect configuration for receiving a food product. In the erect configuration one part of the hinge arrangement is sandwiched between another part of hinge arrangement and the end wail. In the flat configuration these two parts of the hinge arrangement lie in substantially the same plane. An integral lid may be provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for constructing a sheet of laminate material, which may be fibreboard, the method including the steps of treating a sheet of planar material with an adhesive, placing a second sheet of planar material against the first sheet such that the sheets bond together to form the sheet of laminate material, characterised by the additional step of removing adhesive from a first portion of the first sheet of planar material such that substantially less bonding occurs between the first and second sheets of planar material at the portion of planar material from which adhesive has been removed than at a portion of planar material from which adhesive has not been removed, wherein the portion of the planar material from which adhesive has been removed forms a controlled area of weakness in the laminate material. A collapsible container made from the laminate material is also claimed.

Abstract: A container for receiving a food product is formed from a shaped blank of paper, paperboard, cardboard or a similar material. A hinge arrangement comprising at least two and preferably three parts is provided between one of the side walls and one of the end walls to allow the partially formed container to be moved easily between a flat configuration suitable for transportation or storage and an erect configuration for receiving a food product. In the erect configuration one part of the hinge arrangement is sandwiched between another part of hinge arrangement and the end wail. In the flat configuration these two parts of the hinge arrangement lie in substantially the same plane. An integral lid may be provided.

Abstract: Container folded up from a flat sheet (1) with a rectangular bottom (2) approximately at the middle. The sheet is folded through folding lines (3) and (3?) to upright or slanting side-walls (4) and (4?) by means of flaps (6) and (6?), which are folded around sloping folding lines (5). The container can contain fluids, if the material of the sheet is sufficiently tight, and it can be kept upright in an extremely simple and stable way. The two opposite side-walls (4?) have just one slit (8), into which a tap (7) from the uttermost placed set of flaps (6?) can keep both this and the innermost set of flaps into place. The taps (7) and the slits (8) in the two ends are advantageously displaced to the same side and over the middle of their side-wall (4?), but suitably near this.

Abstract: The folded collapsed boxes containing substantially no open gaps are provided. A plurality of different size folded collapsed boxes can be bundled together to yield a display that has the maximum number of folded collapsed boxes displayed thus conserving space.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a plurality of wall panels. Each wall panel is connected to each adjacent wall panel at a hinged connection, and the wall panels are arranged so as to articulate at the hinged connections between a collapsed position and an expanded position defining a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The collapsible container further includes a deformed portion on a side wall disposed across a hinged connection. The deformed portion projects toward an exterior of the collapsible container to releasably lock the hinged connection in a convexly bowed position when the collapsible container is in the expanded position.

Abstract: A universal shoe box has plural faces formed of a common continuous material with each face having a preferential fold disposed between adjacent faces which enable the quick assembly and disassembly of the shoe box. The shoe box includes a display window to enable quick and efficient visual identification of the contents of the shoe box on an image/photograph depicted on a card which may be disposed within the window. Two embodiments of the shoe box are presented, one primarily suited for residential/after market usage and one primary suitable for retail storage usage.

Abstract: A container comprises a knockdown carton made from a flat blank of corrugated material, and a knockdown lid. The carton comprises a center panel, foldable end panels, foldable side panels, and foldable corner panels. A pair of diametrically opposed corner panels are folded inwardly into contact with opposed end panels. The end panels comprise rectangular cutout holes surrounding foldable flaps. The lid has a central panel that is divided from integral end panels and integral side panels. A lid side panel extending vertically downwardly is coupled to the carton. Lid end panels have elliptical orifices that register with carton cutout regions and adjoining slots that align with handle anchor orifices. An alternative lid has flaps comprising major and minor segments separated by a diagonal fold line. The minor segment has an apex that releasably biases the flap in engagement with the end panel, yieldably locking the lid.

Abstract: A collapsible box (1) includes a receptacle (2) comprising a bottom (9) having an opening (90), and at least three side panels (8) hingedly secured together; and a cover (5) adapted to put on the receptacle (2) and comprising a hard top (51), a soft interconnection extending from a peripheral edge of the top (51) thereof and comprising at least three sections (50), and at least three separate, flange panels (4) each hingedly secured to the section (50). The flange panels (4) are substantially upright to support the interconnection when the cover (5) is set up or rested upon the interconnection when the cover (5) is collapsed. On side panel (8) has a longitudinal fold line (7) if the number of the side panels (8) is an odd number greater than two.

Abstract: A collapsible container having an integral scoop is disclosed. The collapsible container is arranged to form a partially enclosed rectilinear structure for maintaining a bag in an open state predominately within the rectilinear structure. The elongated panel includes a pair of longitudinal score lines which define first and second subpanels. A first lateral score line defines a top panel which is pivoted downward to form the integral scoop. A second lateral score line defines a base panel extending obliquely from a bottom edge of main panel. The base panel is dimensioned to span intermediate bottom edges of the first and second subpanels to form a closed base which limits abrasion to the bottom of the bag. The collapsible container is collapsible at least along the longitudinal and lateral score lines into a generally planar structure.

Abstract: A foldable carrier is provided with a vertical support panel structure made as a first component, and an external side wall structure as a second component. The vertical support panel structure and the external side wall structure are joined together to form two separate receptacles extending from opposite sides of said vertical panel structure to hold objects to be carried in the carrier. Preferably, the vertical support panel structure is made of an untreated and relatively inexpensive material, and the external side wall structure is made of a material treated to give it good resistance to weakening when wet.

Abstract: A carrier for containing a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around the interior of the carrier. The panels comprise a front panel, a back panel positioned opposite to the front panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to at least one of the front and back panels, at least one top panel foldably connected to one of the front panel and the back panel, and a divider flap foldably connected to the at least one side panel.

Abstract: A packaging assembly can include a container comprising a top, a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame can include a first support panel including a first surface configured to face an article and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first leg portion pivotably connected to the first support panel and located between the first support panel and the bottom. The first leg portion can cause a resilient force to bias the first support panel away from the bottom when the first leg portion is located at a third rotational position between the first rotational position and the second rotational position. The second frame can include a second support panel. The second frame can nest with the first frame within the container so as to retain an article between the first and second support panels.

Abstract: A collapsible paperboard container and a blank for constructing the same. The container has a bottom wall with a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom. A plurality of score lines are provided in the peripheral wall which facilitate movement of this wall from an expanded position to a collapsed position in response to a manual force being applied thereto to cause a first portion of the wall to move toward a second portion thereof. Visual indicators are provided on the container to identify to the consumer where and how to apply manual force to the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A set of foldable containers fitting into compartments of a catering trolley. Each foldable container comprises a casing; a foldable closure; and a bottom insert. The foldable closure is arranged to have a closed state and an open state, and may be funnel shaped. The bottom insert may serve to collect and hold fluids. In operation, food rests and tableware are deposited into the foldable container via the foldable closure in its open state. The containers may be sealed by wrapping with a covering sheet. Several containers may be packed together in a spread configuration such as to be applicable to all trolleys in an aircraft, train, bus, or ship.

Abstract: A display tray formed as a substantially flat body is folded along score lines to form a rigid tray body. The flat body is formed with parallel score lines which define the adjoining edges of a support panel, a floor, and a containment wall. The flat body is formed into a tray by folding along the score lines.

Abstract: The self-mounting and collapsible tray has a base (1), two side walls (2) and two end walls (3), as well as, in correspondence with each corner, a corner pillar which comprises at least four segments (41-44) separated by fold lines (4a-4c). The last segment (44) is affixed to the end wall so that at least one part of the last segment extends from one of the intermediate segments (43) and toward the center of the end wall, distancing itself from the corresponding corner of the tray. In addition, the tray comprises, in correspondence with each end wall (3), a transversal flap (5) constituted by at least one part of a prolongation of the end of the end wall which corresponds to the upper part of the end wall of the tray in the erect position, said transversal flap (5) having two ends (51), each folded over and affixed to an outside face of the corresponding side wall (2).