U.S. patent application number 14/354707 was filed with the patent office on 2014-10-02 for system for vertically stacking trays.
The applicant listed for this patent is ECO PACK GREEN BOX LTD. Invention is credited to Yosef Heyman.
Application Number | 20140291193 14/354707 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48288619 |
Filed Date | 2014-10-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140291193 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Heyman; Yosef |
October 2, 2014 |
SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY STACKING TRAYS
Abstract
A system for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard
types is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of adapting
elongate members which are vertically mountable between the trays.
Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each elongate member
has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has
a taper head provided with at least two off-axis pins are
oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has
at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray
of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is
provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located
on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the
first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side
are configured for receiving the recess of the second
terminals.
Inventors: |
Heyman; Yosef; (Karmey
Yosef, IL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
ECO PACK GREEN BOX LTD |
Karmey Yosef |
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IL |
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Family ID: |
48288619 |
Appl. No.: |
14/354707 |
Filed: |
November 8, 2012 |
PCT Filed: |
November 8, 2012 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/IL12/00370 |
371 Date: |
April 28, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61557453 |
Nov 9, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/511 ;
220/9.1; 220/9.4; 29/428 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 21/0215 20130101;
B65D 57/00 20130101; B65D 25/16 20130101; Y10T 29/49826
20150115 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/511 ;
220/9.4; 220/9.1; 29/428 |
International
Class: |
B65D 21/02 20060101
B65D021/02; B65D 57/00 20060101 B65D057/00 |
Claims
1-32. (canceled)
33. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods
in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further
comprising a. a rectangular frame 310 comprising at least four
frame members defining a perimeter of said frame; and b. four legs
300 extending from the four corners of said frame; wherein said
container is provided with a bag having a main portion 320 for
accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim 330 of said bag; said
bag rim is mechanically secured to said perimeter of said
rectangular frame such that said portion for accommodating said
goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular frame.
34. The open top container according to claim 33, wherein legs are
provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors
disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
35. The open top container according to claim 33, wherein said bag
is of a rectangular cross-section.
36. The open top container according to claim 33, wherein said bag
is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom to said rim
portion.
37. The open top container according to claim 33, wherein said bag
is secured to said frame by means selected from the group
consisting of glue, clamps, welds, welts, heat welds, pressings,
staples, clips, folds, sutures and any combination thereof.
38. The open top container according to claim 33, wherein a
material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of
hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polythene, polyamide,
polyurethane and any combination thereof.
39. The open top container according to claim 33 vertically
stackable into a stack together with containers differing from said
open top container, said open top container is provided with a
plurality of adapting members 100 which are vertically mountable
between said trays; said members are of a hollow elongate
configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each
elongate member has a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 120;
said first terminal 110 has a taper head 130; said taper head is
provided with at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed
relative to said axis; said second terminal 120 has at least one
recess 170 within a wall of said second terminal; each tray of each
type has a first side and a second side; each tray is provided with
matching sites such that said matching sites located on said first
side are configured for receiving said heads of said first
terminals and said matching sites located on said second side are
configured for receiving said recess of said second terminals.
40. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods
in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further
comprising a. a rectangular frame 310 comprising at least four
frame members defining a perimeter of said frame; and b. four legs
300 extending from the four corners of said frame; wherein said
container is provided with a bag having a main portion 320 for
accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion 330 of said bag;
said rim portion is bent over said perimeter and mechanically
secured to outer surface of said main portion of said bag such that
said portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into
said rectangular frame.
41. The open top container according to claim 40, wherein legs are
provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors
disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
42. The open top container according to claim 40, wherein said bag
is of a rectangular cross-section.
43. The open top container according to claim 40, wherein said bag
is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom to said rim
portion.
44. The open top container according to claim 40, wherein said bag
is secured to said frame by means selected from the group
consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination
thereof.
45. The open top container according to claim 40, wherein a
material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of
hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide,
polyurethane and any combination thereof.
46. The open top container according to claim 40 vertically
stackable into a stack together with containers differing from said
open top container, said open top container is provided with a
plurality of adapting members 100 which are vertically mountable
between said trays; said members are of a hollow elongate
configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each
elongate member has a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 120;
said first terminal 110 has a taper head 130; said taper head is
provided with at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed
relative to said axis; said second terminal 120 has at least one
recess 170 within a wall of said second terminal; each tray of each
type has a first side and a second side; each tray is provided with
matching sites such that said matching sites located on said first
side are configured for receiving said heads of said first
terminals and said matching sites located on said second side are
configured for receiving said recess of said second terminals.
47. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods
in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further
comprising a rectangular frame 400 comprising at least four frame
members defining a perimeter of said frame; wherein said container
is provided with a sheet 410 of flexible material mechanically
secured to said frame.
48. The open top container according to claim 47, wherein at least
one of the following is true: a. corners of said rectangular frame
are provided with stacking means comprising male and female
connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof; and b. a
material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of
hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination
thereof.
49. The open top container according to claim 47 vertically
stackable into a stack together with containers differing from said
open top container, said open top container is provided with a
plurality of adapting members 100 which are vertically mountable
between said trays; said members are of a hollow elongate
configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each
elongate member has a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 120;
said first terminal 110 has a taper head 130; said taper head is
provided with at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed
relative to said axis; said second terminal 120 has at least one
recess 170 within a wall of said second terminal; each tray of each
type has a first side and a second side; each tray is provided with
matching sites such that said matching sites located on said first
side are configured for receiving said heads of said first
terminals and said matching sites located on said second side are
configured for receiving said recess of said second terminals.
50. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for
loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising
the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further comprising i. a
rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a
perimeter of said frame; and ii. four legs extending from the four
corners of said frame; b. providing a bag having a main portion for
accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion of said bag; c.
inserting said bag into said frame; d. mechanically securing said
bag rim said perimeter of said rectangular frame such that said
portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said
rectangular frame.
51. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for
loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising
the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further comprising i. a
rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a
perimeter of said frame; and ii. four legs extending from the four
corners of said frame; b. providing a bag having a main portion for
accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion of said bag; c.
inserting said bag into said frame; d. bending said rim portion
over said perimeter; e. mechanically securing said bag rim to outer
surface of said main portion of said bag such that said portion for
accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular
frame.
52. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for
loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising
the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further a rectangular
frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter
of said frame b. providing a sheet of flexible material
mechanically secured to said frame; and c. mechanically securing
said sheet of flexible material to said frame.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is related to packaging, shipping and
warehousing, and more specifically, to combined stacking of trays
of at least two types.
BACKGROUND
[0002] At the moment, there are the following kinds of packaging:
(a) plastic boxes, (b) carton boxes and Ecopack.RTM. trays. During
conveying and warehousing of the goods, intermixture of goods takes
place. The goods packaged in different type of trays should be
stored and conveyed together. Logistic operators use main three
types of packaging unit, specifically, Ecopack.RTM. trays, plastic
trays and plastic boxes. The difficulty is that packaging units of
different types can not be stacked one upon the other in an
arbitrary sequence.
[0003] Thus, there is a long-felt and unmet need for a system
providing vertical stacking of packaging units of different types
in the arbitrary sequence. Three opportunities should be provided:
(a) mounting the Ecopack.RTM. tray onto the plastic tray; mounting
the plastic box onto the Ecopack.RTM. tray; and mounting the
Ecopack.RTM. tray onto the Ecopack.RTM. tray.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] It is hence one object of the invention to disclose a system
for vertically stacking box trays of at least two standard types.
The aforesaid system comprises (a) a plurality of box trays of a
first type; and (b) a plurality of box trays of a second type.
[0005] It is a core purpose of the invention to provide the system
further comprising a plurality of adapting members which are
vertically mounatable between the trays. The members are of a
hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a
longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a
second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper
head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely
disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one
recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type
has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with
matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first
the are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals
and the matching sites located on the second side are configured
for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
[0006] Another object of the invention is to disclose the first
side of the tray which is an upper side thereof and the second side
of the tray which is a lower side thereof.
[0007] A further object of the invention is to disclose the first
side of the tray which is a lower side thereof and the second side
of the tray which is an upper side thereof.
[0008] A further object of the invention is to disclose an internal
surface of the adapting member provided with at least one
reinforcing rib.
[0009] A further object of the invention is to disclose the trays
which are of a rectangular shape.
[0010] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
matching sites which are located at corners of the trays.
[0011] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
adapting member made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene,
polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination
thereof.
[0012] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of
vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types. The
aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a plurality
of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type;
(b) providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable
between the trays; (c) stacking the trays of the first and second
type.
[0013] It is another core purpose of the invention to provide the
step of staking the trays further comprising mounting the trays of
the first and second types one upon the other in an arbitrary
sequence whereby the trays are spaced apart by means of vertically
mounted adapting members between the trays. The members are of a
hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a
longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a
second terminal The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head
is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed
relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess
within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a
first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching
sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are
configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the
matching sites located on the second side are configured for
receiving the recess of the second terminals.
[0014] The method according to claim 8, further comprising a step
of connecting the first terminals of the adapting members to an
upper side of the trays and connecting the second terminals of the
adapting members to a lower side of the tray.
[0015] A further object of the invention is to disclose the method
further comprising a step of connecting the second terminals of the
adapting members to an upper side of the trays and connecting the
first terminals of the adapting members to a lower side of the
tray.
[0016] A further object of the invention is to disclose the method
comprising a step of connecting the adapting members to the
matching sites located at corners of the trays.
[0017] A further object of the invention is to disclose an open top
container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk. The
aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising
(a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members
defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from
the four corners of the frame.
[0018] It is another core purpose of the invention to provide the
container provided with a bag having a main portion for
accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim of the bag; the bag rim
is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the rectangular frame
such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly
housed into the rectangular frame.
[0019] A further object of the invention is to disclose the legs
provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors
disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
[0020] A further object of the invention is to disclose the bag
which is of a rectangular cross-section.
[0021] A further object of the invention is to disclose the bag
which is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom to the rim
portion.
[0022] A further object of the invention is to disclose the bag
secured to the frame by means selected from the group consisting of
glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
[0023] A further object of the invention is to disclose a material
of the bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians,
paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
[0024] A further object of the invention is to disclose an open top
container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, the
container comprising a rigid structure further comprising (a) a
rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a
perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four
corners of the frame.
[0025] It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the
container with a bag having a main portion for accommodating the
goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; the rim portion is bent
over the perimeter and mechanically secured to outer surface of the
main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the
goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
[0026] A further object of the invention is to disclose an open top
container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk. The
aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising
a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining
a perimeter of the frame.
[0027] It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the
container with a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to
the frame.
[0028] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of
manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing
and shipping goods in bulk. The aforesaid method comprises the
steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a
rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a
perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four
corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for
accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c)
inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag
rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion
for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the
rectangular frame.
[0029] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method
comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further
comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame
members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs
extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag
having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim
portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d)
bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e) mechanically
securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main portion of the
bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly
housed into the rectangular frame.
[0030] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method
comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further a
rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a
perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a sheet of flexible material
mechanically secured to the frame; and (c) mechanically securing
the sheet of flexible material to the frame.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] In order to understand the invention and to see how it may
be implemented in practice, a plurality of embodiments is adapted
to now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
[0032] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an elemental vertical stack of
trays;
[0033] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of a set of adapting
members;
[0034] FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a first terminal of the
adapting member;
[0035] FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a second terminal of the
adapting member;
[0036] FIG. 5 is a photograph of a container provided with a
bag;
[0037] FIGS. 6a and 6b are schematic views of alternative
embodiments of the present invention; and
[0038] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a tray provided with a bottom
sheet.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0039] The following description is provided, so as to enable any
person skilled in the art to make use of said invention and sets
forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out
this invention. Various modifications, however, are adapted to
remain apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic
principles of the present invention have been defined specifically
to provide a method for vertically stacking trays of at least two
standard types and a method of using the same.
[0040] Reference is now made to FIG. 1, presenting an elemental
vertical stack of trays. The aforesaid stack comprises trays of
different types 210 and 220 which are vertically spaced apart by
means of adapting members 100. The aforesaid members 100 provide
stable and reliable connection between the trays of different types
210 and 220.
[0041] Reference is now made to FIG. 2, presenting a set of the
adapting members 100 which should be disposed at corners of the
trays 210/220.
[0042] Reference is now made to FIG. 3 presenting a detailed view
of an exemplary embodiment of a first terminal 110 of the adapting
member 100. In an unlimited manner, the first terminal 110 has a
taper head comprising areas 130 and 140 at least two off-axis pins
150 oppositely disposed relative to the axis 190. In accordance
with a preferred embodiment of the current invention, the first
terminal 110 is received by a matching site in a lower side of the
tray (not shown).
[0043] Reference is now made to FIG. 4, presenting a detailed view
of an exemplary embodiment of a second terminal 120 of the adapting
member 100. In an unlimited manner, the second terminal 120 is
provided with recesses 170. In accordance with a preferred
embodiment of the current invention, the second terminal 120 is
received by a matching site in an upper side of the tray (not
shown).
[0044] It should be emphasized that all adapting members 100 are
standard and interchangeable.
[0045] It should be emphasized that the disclosed configuration of
the adapting member 100 provides stable and reliable connection of
different trays. Combined stacking of trays of different types
dramatically increases efficiency of logistic processes.
[0046] Reference is now made to FIG. 5, presenting an open top
container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk
constituting an alternative embodiment of the present invention. A
rectangular frame 310 comprises at least four frame members which
define a perimeter of the frame. Four legs 300 extend from the four
corners of the frame.
[0047] A bag has a main portion 320 for accommodating the goods in
bulk and a rim portion 330 of the bag. The rim portion 330 is bent
over the frame 310 and mechanically secured to outer surface of the
main portion 320 of the bag. The portion 320 for accommodating the
goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310 such that
goods to be loaded, stored or shipped within the portion 320 can be
placed in its internal volume so formed.
[0048] An alternative embodiment of the present invention, the rim
portion 330 is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the frame
310 (not shown). The legs 300 can be provided with stacking means
comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite
terminals thereof (not shown). The bag can be of a rectangular
cross-section enlarging from a bottom to said rim portion. The bag
is secured to the frame by means of glue, clamps, sutures and any
combination thereof.
[0049] Reference is now made to FIGS. 6a and 6b, presenting two
abovementioned embodiments in detail. Specifically, in FIG. 6a, the
rim portion 330 of the bag is bent over the frame 310 and
mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion 320 of
the bag, while the main potion 320 for accommodating the goods is
downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310. In FIG. 6b, rim
portion 330 of the bag is mechanically secured to the perimeter of
the frame 310.
[0050] Reference is now made to FIG. 7, presenting an embodiment of
the present invention constituting a cargo tray comprising a
rectangular frame 400 wherein a sheet of a flexible material 410 is
mechanically secured underneath the frame 400. Pins 420 constitute
male connecting means in a non-limiting manner. The pins 420 are
disposed above the frame 400. When the cargo trays shown in FIG. 6
are stacked, the pins 420 are inserted into female means (holes)
beneath the frame (not shown).
[0051] In accordance with the present invention, a system for
vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types is
disclosed. The aforesaid system comprises (a) a plurality of trays
of a first type; and (b) a plurality of trays of a second type.
[0052] In Table, approximate storage parameters for fresh produce
and flowers are provided. The containers of the present invention
are adapted for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk under
the imposed requirements.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE Approximate storage parameters for fresh
produce and flowers Storage/ Temp. Fresh Transport of first
Relative Freezing Ethylene Ethylene Respiration air Name temp. 24 h
humidity temp. production sensitivity rate supply Apricot 0.5 -0.5
95 -1.1 M M L 10% Artichoke 0.5 0.5 98 -- L L L 75% Aubergine 12 11
95 -0.8 L M very H 75% Avocado 5-7 4-6 90 -1.6 H H M 25% Carrot 0.5
-0.5 98 -1.4 very L M L 5% Celery 0.5 0.5 98 -0.5 very L M L 10%
Dates (fresh) 1 -0.5 90 -15.7 very L L L 5% Dates (frozen) -18 -0.5
75 -15.7 very L L L close Fig 0.5 -0.5 90 -2.4 M L L 10% Grapes
-0.5 -0.5 90 -2.7 very L L L close Guava 10 8 90 -- L M M 50%
Litchi 0.5 0.5 95 -1 M M L 10% Loquat 0.5 -0.5 90 -1.9 L L L 10%
Mango 10-12 9-11 90 -1.4 M H M 25% Melon 6-10 6-9 95 -1.2 H M L 50%
Nectarine 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.9 M M L 10% Passionfruit 10 10 90 -- very
H M very H 100% Peach 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.9 H H L 10% Pepper 7-10 6-9 95
-0.7 L L L 10% Plum 0.5 -0.5 95 -0..8 M M L 5% Pitaya/ 8 8 90 -- H
M H 75% Dragon Fruit Pomegranate 6-10 5-9 95 -3 L L L 25% Potato 6
5 95 -0.8 very L M L 50% Radish 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.7 very L L L 5%
Sharon fruit -1 -1 90 -2.2 L H L close Sweet Corn 1 0.5 98 -0.6
very L L H 75% Sweet Potato 14 14 90 -1.3 very L L L 75% Strawberry
0.5 -0.5 95 -0.8 L 1 L 5% Tomato 10 9 90 -0.5 H H L 25% Watermelon
10 10 90 -0.4 very L H L 25% Basil 10 10 90 -- very L H H 50% Herbs
1 0.5 95 -0.7 L M H 50% Flowers 2 1 95 0 M H H 30% Easy Peelers 4 2
95 -1.1 very L M L 25% Grapefruit and 8 8 90 -1.1 very L M L 25%
Sweetie Kumquat 4 4 95 -- L L L 25% Lemon and 10 10 90 -1.4 L L L
25% Lime Limequat 10 10 90 -1.4 L L L 25% Minneola 4 4 95 -0.9 very
L M L 25% Orange 2-5 1-4 90 -0.8 very L M L 25% Pomelo 8 8 90 -1.6
very L M L 25%
[0053] The system comprises a plurality of adapting members which
are vertically mounatable between the trays. The members are of a
hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a
longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a
second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper
head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely
disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one
recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type
has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with
matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first
side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals
and the matching sites located on the second side are configured
for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
[0054] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention,
the first side of the tray is an upper side thereof and the second
side of the tray is a lower side thereof.
[0055] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the first side of the tray is a lower side thereof and
the second side of the tray is an upper side thereof.
[0056] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, an internal surface of the adapting member is provided
with at least one reinforcing rib.
[0057] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the trays are of a rectangular shape.
[0058] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the matching sites are located at corners of the
trays.
[0059] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the adapting member is made of metal alloy, wood,
polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any
combination thereof.
[0060] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the method of vertical stacking trays of at least two
standard types is disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the
steps of: (a) providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a
plurality of trays of a second type; (b) providing a plurality of
adapting members vertically mounatable between the trays; (c)
stacking the trays of the first and second type.
[0061] The step of staking the trays further comprises mounting the
trays of the first and second types one upon the other in an
arbitrary sequence whereby the trays are spaced apart by means of
vertically mounted adapting members between the trays. The members
are of a hollow elongate configuration; each elongate member has a
longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a
second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper
head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely
disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one
recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type
has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with
matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first
side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals
and the matching sites located on the second side are configured
for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
[0062] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping
goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a
rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame
comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the
frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the
frame.
[0063] It is another core feature of the invention to provide the
container provided with a bag having a main portion for
accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim of the bag; the bag rim
is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the rectangular frame
such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly
housed into the rectangular frame.
[0064] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the legs are provided with stacking means comprising
male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals
thereof.
[0065] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the bag is of a rectangular cross-section.
[0066] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the bag is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom
to the rim portion.
[0067] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the bag is secured to the frame by means selected from
the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination
thereof.
[0068] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, a material of the bag is selected from the group
consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any
combination thereof.
[0069] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping
goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a
rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame
comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the
frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the
frame.
[0070] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the container with a bag has a main portion for
accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; the
rim portion is bent over the perimeter and mechanically secured to
outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion
for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the
rectangular frame.
[0071] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping
goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a
rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame comprising
at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame.
[0072] It is a further core feature of the invention to provide the
container with a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to
the frame.
[0073] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, a method of manufacturing an open top container
configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk is
disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of (a)
providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular
frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter
of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of
the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for
accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c)
inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag
rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion
for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the
rectangular frame.
[0074] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid
structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at
least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and
(ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b)
providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods
in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into
the frame; (d) bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e)
mechanically securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main
portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the
goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
[0075] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid
structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four
frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a
sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame; and
(c) mechanically securing the sheet of flexible material to the
frame.
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