U.S. patent application number 14/308544 was filed with the patent office on 2017-02-23 for multi-cleat industrial bin.
This patent application is currently assigned to AKRO-MILS. The applicant listed for this patent is Christopher Clark, Gerald A. Sciarini, Travis D. Shamp. Invention is credited to Christopher Clark, Gerald A. Sciarini, Travis D. Shamp.
Application Number | 20170050761 14/308544 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58157408 |
Filed Date | 2017-02-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170050761 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Clark; Christopher ; et
al. |
February 23, 2017 |
MULTI-CLEAT INDUSTRIAL BIN
Abstract
The multiple cleat bin of the present invention includes a base,
a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical
rear wall having an upper rim. The rear wall includes a cleat near
the upper rim of the rear wall and a second cleat formed at the
base of the rear wall. A third cleat formed in the rear wall may
also be included. A fourth cleat formed in the rear wall may also
be included. Preferably, a forewall and kick out wall are included
to form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within
bin for increased packing density for shipping or storage. The
additional cleats provide additional strength for bins manufactured
of more economical or recycled polymers that tend to be softer or
less rigid. The use of multiple cleats allows for improved strength
and flexibility in use. The bin may also include multi-element
structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and
left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.
Inventors: |
Clark; Christopher; (Parma,
OH) ; Sciarini; Gerald A.; (Seville, OH) ;
Shamp; Travis D.; (Akron, OH) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Clark; Christopher
Sciarini; Gerald A.
Shamp; Travis D. |
Parma
Seville
Akron |
OH
OH
OH |
US
US
US |
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Assignee: |
AKRO-MILS
Wadsworth
OH
|
Family ID: |
58157408 |
Appl. No.: |
14/308544 |
Filed: |
June 18, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 25/22 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 21/02 20060101
B65D021/02; B65D 1/42 20060101 B65D001/42 |
Claims
1. A bin having multiple cleats, comprising: a base, a front wall,
two opposing sidewalls, and a rear wall having an upper rim, a
midsection and a base; a first cleat proximate the upper rim of the
rear wall; and a second cleat formed in the rear wall proximate to
the base.
2. The bin of claim 1, further comprising: a third cleat formed in
the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat.
3. The bin of claim 1, further comprising: a third cleat formed in
the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat; and a
fourth cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the
third cleat
4. The bin of claim 1, wherein: the bin hangs substantially
horizontally from a vertical louvered rack.
5. The bin of claim 1, further comprising: a handhold attached to
the front wall.
6. The bin of claim 1, further comprising: at least one footer on
each sidewall.
7. The bin of claim 1, further comprising: multi-element structural
trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and left
sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.
8. A bin having multiple cleats, comprising: a base, a front wall,
two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall
having an upper rim, a midsection and a base; each sidewall
including an upper rim, a kick out wall, and a forewall; a first
cleat proximate the upper rim of the rear wall; a second cleat
formed in the rear wall proximate to the base; and a third cleat
formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first
cleat.
9. The bin of claim 8, further comprising: a depression formed in
the upper rim of the sidewalls and inner flat formed in the upper
rim of the sidewalls.
10. The bin of claim 8, further comprising: a fourth cleat formed
in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the third cleat.
11. The bin of claim 8, wherein the front wall is at an obtuse
angle to the base,
12. The bin of claim 8, wherein the opposing sidewalls are formed
at an obtuse angle to the base.
13. The bin of claim 8, wherein the rear wall is substantially
vertical with respect to the base.
14. The bin of claim 8, wherein the kick out wall is angled forward
by between 5.degree. and 30.degree..
15. The bin of claim 8, wherein the sidewall formed at an obtuse
angle with respect to the base.
16. The bin of claim 8, wherein the forewall and kick out wall form
a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin for
increased packing density for shipping or storage.
17. The bin of claim 8, further comprising: multi-element
structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and
left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.
18. A bin having multiple cleats, comprising: a base, a front wall,
two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall
having an upper rim, a midsection and a base; each sidewall
including an upper rim, a kick out wall, and a forewall; a first
cleat proximate the upper rim of the rear wall; a second cleat
formed in the rear wall proximate to the base; a third cleat formed
in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat; and a
fourth cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the
third cleat.
19. The bin of claim 18, further comprising: a depression formed in
the upper rim of the sidewalls and inner flat formed in the upper
rim of the sidewalls.
20. The bin of claim 18, wherein the front wall and opposing
sidewalls are formed at an obtuse angle to the base,
21. The bin of claim 18, wherein the kick out wall is angled
forward.
22. The bin of claim 18, wherein the forewall and kick out wall
form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin
for increased packing density for shipping or storage.
23. The bin of claim 18, further comprising: multi-element
structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and
left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to storage and transport
systems and more particularly to bin system for use in storing
parts for use in assembly. The multiple cleat bin of the present
invention includes a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls,
and a substantially vertical rear wall having an upper rim. The
rear wall includes a cleat near the upper rim of the rear wall and
a second cleat formed at the base of the rear wall. A third cleat
formed in the rear wall may also be included. A fourth cleat formed
in the rear wall may also be included. Preferably, a forewall and
kick out wall are included to form a stacking space such that a
second may be placed within bin for increased packing density for
shipping or storage. The additional cleats provide additional
strength for bins using less costly materials that may not have the
strength and rigidity of currently used materials.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Bin systems are often used in industrial sites to aid in
storing and sorting a number of small parts. Typically, the bins
are open topped and hung horizontally from a single cleat formed on
the back wall of the bin when the bin is molded or
manufactured.
SUMMARY
[0003] In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a
bin for industrial applications having a plurality of cleats on the
back wall is provided. The bin may also include multi-element
structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and
left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin. The bin
may be thermoformed, injection molded, blow molded, or rotocasted
and may be formed of any suitable polymer such as polypropylene,
polyethylene, polycarbonate, SMMA and HIPS or other injection grade
polymers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] A more complete appreciation of the invention and the many
embodiments thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes
better understood by reference to the following detailed
description when considered in connection with the accompanying
drawings, wherein:
[0005] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a four cleat bin
in accordance with the present invention;
[0006] FIG. 1B illustrates a side plan view of a four cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0007] FIG. 1C illustrates a rear plan view of a four cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0008] FIG. 1D illustrates a bottom plan view of a four cleat bin
in accordance with the present invention;
[0009] FIG. 2 shows a side plan view, in detail, of a top cleat in
a multicleat bin of the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 3 shows a front plan view of a multicleat bin of the
present invention.
[0011] FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of a multicleat bin of the
present invention.
[0012] FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of a three cleat bin
in accordance with the present invention;
[0013] FIG. 5B illustrates a side plan view of a three cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 5C illustrates a rear plan view of a three cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of a two cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 6B illustrates a side plan view of a two cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 6C illustrates a rear plan view of a two cleat bin in
accordance with the present invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The present invention will now be described with occasional
reference to the specific embodiments of the invention. This
invention may, however, be embodied in different forms and should
not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will
be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the
invention to those skilled in the art.
[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The
terminology used in the description of the invention herein is for
describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be
limiting of the invention. As used in the description of the
invention and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an,"
and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0020] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing
quantities of ingredients, properties such as molecular weight,
reaction conditions, and so forth as used in the specification and
claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by
the term "about." Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, the
numerical properties set forth in the specification and claims are
approximations that may vary depending on the desired properties
sought to be obtained in embodiments of the present invention.
Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting
forth the broad scope of the invention are approximations, the
numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as
precisely as possible. Any numerical values, however, inherently
contain certain errors necessarily resulting from error found in
their respective measurements.
[0021] The perspective view of a four cleat bin 10 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 1A. Bin 10 includes front wall 12, right
sidewall 14, rear wall 16 and left sidewall 18 and bin floor 20.
Front wall 12 includes an upper rim 12a, hand hold 28, label holder
26. Handhold 28 is angled away from front wall 12 forming hollow
24, into which the fingers may be inserted to pull bin 10 toward
the user. Handhold 28 includes a rearward extension 22. Right
sidewall 14 includes upper rim 14a, kick out wall 14b, forewall
14c, base rail 14 d, and footer 14e. Upper rim 14a includes a
depression 14f and inner flat 14g, which receive footer 14e and
base rail 14d of a second bin 10 stacked above the first bin 10.
Rear wall 16 includes top rail 16a that includes top cleat 30,
central cleats 32, 34 are integrally formed with the rear wall, and
base cleat 36 is formed at the lower edge of rear wall 16 and
notched out of sidewalls 14, 18. Left sidewall 18 includes upper
rim 18a, kick out wall 18b, forewall 18c, a base rail (not shown)
and a footer (not shown) the upper rim 18a includes a depression
18f and inner flat 18g, which receive the footer and base rail of a
second bin 10 stacked above the first bin 10.
[0022] The side view of a four cleat bin 10 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 1B. The side view of bin 10 shows front
wall 12, right sidewall 14, and rear wall 16. Front wall 12
includes an upper rim 12a, hand hold 28, label holder 26. Handhold
28 is angled away from front wall 12 forming hollow 24, into which
the fingers may be inserted to pull bin 10 toward the user.
Handhold 28 includes a rearward extension 22 that reinforces the
handhold when in use. Right sidewall 14 includes upper rim 14a,
kick out wall 14b, forewall 14c, base rail 14 d, and footer 14e.
Rear wall 16 includes top rail 16a that includes top cleat 30,
central cleats 32, 34 are integrally formed with the rear wall, and
base cleat 36 is formed at the lower edge of rear wall 16 and
notched out of sidewalls 14, 18. Kick out wall 14b is angled
forward by between 5.degree. and 30.degree., sidewall 14 is angled
outwardly from vertical by between 2.degree. and 10.degree., and
forewall 14c is displaced outwardly to forma stacking space such
that a second bin 10 may be placed within the lower bin for
increased packing density for shipping or storage.
[0023] The rear wall 16 of a four cleat bin 10 of the present is
shown in FIG. 1C. Rear wall 16 includes top rail 16a that includes
top cleat 30, central cleats 32, 34 in the center of the rear wall,
and base cleat 36 at the lower edge of rear wall 16. Handhold 28
includes a rearward extension 22 on the right and left sides. Right
sidewall 14 includes upper rim 14a, kick out wall 14b, a forewall
14c, base rail 14d, and footer 14e (not shown). Left sidewall 18
includes upper rim (not shown), kick out wall 18b, forewall 18c, a
base rail 18d, and a footer (not shown). When placed on a louvered
panel or rack system, bin 10 engages four rows of louvers with the
cleats 30, 32, 34, 36 such that bin 10 is substantially horizontal.
Bin 10 may also be placed on a shelf and pulled forward on the
shelf using handhold 28.
[0024] The bottom view of a multicleat bin of the present invention
is shown in FIG. 1D. Bin 10 includes front wall 12, right sidewall
14, rear wall 16 and left sidewall 18 and bin floor 20. Front wall
12 includes an upper rim 12a, handhold 28, label holder 26.
Handhold 28 is angled away from front wall 12 and includes a
rearward extension 22. Positioned between front wall 12 and
handhold 28 are a number of reinforcing beams 12b, which are formed
in the molding process and extend from front wall 12 to handhold
28. Beams 12b, in combination with front wall 12 and handhold form
a multi-element structural truss. Right sidewall 14 includes upper
rim 14a, kick out wall 14b, forewall 14c, base rail 14 d, and
footer 14e. Upper rim 14a includes a depression 14f and inner flat
14g. Reinforcing beams 14i, which are formed in the molding process
span the inner flat 14g and extend from sidewall 14 to rim 14a.
Reinforcing beams 14h, also formed in the molding process span the
upper rim 14a. The beams 14i, 14h in combination with sidewall 14,
upper rim 14a and inner flat 14g form a multi-element structural
truss.
[0025] Rear wall 16 includes top rail 16a that includes top cleat
30, central cleats 32, 34 are integrally formed with the rear wall,
and base cleat 36 is formed at the lower edge of rear wall 16 and
notched out of sidewalls 14, 18. Reinforcing beams 30a, 30b, formed
during the molding process extend from sidewall 16 to the top cleat
30. Beams 30a, 30b in combination with sidewall 16 and top cleat 30
form a multi-element structural truss.
[0026] Left sidewall 18 includes upper rim 18a, kick out wall 18b,
forewall 18c, base rail 18d, and footer 18e. Upper rim 18a includes
a depression 18f and inner flat 18g. Reinforcing beams 18i, which
are formed in the molding process span the inner flat 18g and
extend from sidewall 18 to rim 18a. Reinforcing beams 18h, also
formed in the molding process span the upper rim 18a. The beams
18i, 18g in combination with sidewall 18, upper rim 18a and inner
flat 18g form a multi-element structural truss.
[0027] Rearward extensions 22 link the front wall 12 to sidewalls
14, 18. The rearward extension 22 is formed with a diagonal beam
12c as well as perpendicular beam 22a. On right sidewall 14 the
forewall 14c is linked to the rearward extension 22 by and top rail
14a by beams 12a, 12c to form a multi-element structural truss. On
left sidewall 18 the forewall 18c is linked to the rearward
extension 22 by and top rail 18a by beams 12a, 12c to form a
multi-element structural truss.
[0028] Base 20 may include longitudinal reinforcements 20a,
latitudinal reinforcements 20b and/or curved reinforcements 20.
Reinforcements 20a, 20b, 20c serve to reinforce the base of the bin
in high load situations.
[0029] The multi-element structural trusses at the front wall 12,
rearward extensions 22, right sidewall 14, rear wall 16 and left
sidewall 18 are integrally formed such that they form a single
structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin 10 provide
improved strength and rigidity in high load applications.
[0030] A detailed side view of a cleat suitable for use with bin of
the present invention is shown in FIG. 2. Cleat 30 includes
projection 30a that descends from rear wall 16. The projection
includes a curved transition 42. A louver of a louvered rack or a
rail of a rail system fits into cleat 30 and contacts the radius 42
and the inner surface of projection 30a. Radius 42 and projection
30a support a portion of the weight of bin 10. The radius 42 and
projection 30a also bear the torque generated by a loaded bin 10
when hung.
[0031] The front view of bin 10 of the present invention is shown
in FIG. 3. Front wall 12 includes an upper rim 12a, hand hold 28,
label holder and rearward extension 22. Right sidewall 14 includes
upper rim 14a, kick out wall 14b, forewall 14c, base rail 14 d, and
footer 14e. Upper rim 14a includes a depression 14f and inner flat
14g, which receive footer (not shown) and base rail 14d of a second
bin 10 stacked above the first bin 10. Rear wall 16 includes top
rail 16a to form cleat 30, a central cleat 32 is also shown.
Opposed rails 40 formed on rear wall 16 form an insert for a
longitudinal bin separator. Left sidewall 18 includes upper rim
18a, kick out wall 18b, forewall 18c, a base rail 18d and footer
(not shown) the upper rim 18a includes a depression 18f and inner
flat 18g, which receive the footer and base rail of a second bin 10
stacked above the first bin 10.
[0032] The top view of bin 10 of the present invention is shown in
FIG. 4. Front wall 12 includes an upper rim 12a, label holder 26,
opposed rails 46a, 46b and opposed rails 44a, 44b forming a
retainers for a longitudinal bin separator. Right sidewall 14
includes upper rim 14a, kick out wall 14b, forewall 14c. Upper rim
14a includes a depression 14f and inner flat 14g, which receive
footer (not shown) and base rail (not shown) of a second bin 10
stacked above the first bin 10. An optional second depression 14h,
which may include an orifice 14i, receives a tab to lock stacked
bins together. Rear wall 16 includes top rail 16a. Rear wall 16 may
also include opposed rails 40a, 40b and 42a, 42b forming retainers
for a longitudinal bin separator. Left sidewall 18 includes upper
rim 18a, kick out wall 18b, forewall 18c. Upper rim 18a includes a
depression 18f and inner flat 18g, which receive footer (not shown)
and base rail (not shown) of a second bin 10 stacked above the
first bin 10. A second depression 18h, which may include an orifice
18i, receives a tab to lock stacked bins together.
[0033] The perspective view of a three cleat bin 110 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 5A. Bin 110 includes front wall 112,
right sidewall 114, rear wall 116, left sidewall 118, and bin floor
120. Front wall 112 includes an upper rim 112a, hand hold 128,
label holder 126. Handhold 128 is angled away from front wall 112
forming hollow 124, into which the fingers may be inserted to pull
bin 110 toward the user. Handhold 128 includes a rearward extension
122. Right sidewall 114 includes upper rim 114a, kick out wall
114b, forewall 114c, base rail 114 d, and footer 114e. Upper rim
114a includes a depression 114f and inner flat 114g, which receive
footer 114e and base rail 114d of a second bin 110 stacked above
the first bin 110. Rear wall 116 includes top rail 116a that
includes top cleat 130, central cleat 132 is formed with rear wall
116, and base cleat 136 is formed at the lower edge of rear wall
116 and notched out of sidewalls 114, 118. Left sidewall 118
includes upper rim 118a, kick out wall 118b, forewall 118c, a base
rail (not shown) and a footer (not shown) the upper rim 118a
includes a depression 118f and inner flat 118g, which receive the
footer and base rail of a second bin 110 stacked above the first
bin 110.
[0034] The side view of a three cleat bin 110 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 5B. The side view of bin 110 shows front
wall 112, right sidewall 114, and rear wall 116. Front wall 112
includes an upper rim 112a, hand hold 128, label holder 126.
Handhold 128 is angled away from front wall 112 forming hollow 124,
into which the fingers may be inserted to pull bin 110 toward the
user. Handhold 128 includes a rearward extension 122 that
reinforces the handhold when in use. Right sidewall 114 includes
upper rim 114a, kick out wall 114b, forewall 114c, base rail 114 d,
and footer 114e. Rear wall 116 includes top rail 116a that includes
top cleat 130, central cleat 132, and base cleat 136 is formed at
the lower edge of rear wall 116 and notched out of sidewalls 114,
118. Kick out wall 114b is angled forward by between 5.degree. and
30.degree., sidewall 114 is angled outwardly from vertical by
between 2.degree. and 10.degree., and forewall 114c is displaced
outwardly to form a stacking space such that a second bin 110 may
be placed within the lower bin for increased packing density for
shipping or storage.
[0035] The rear wall 116 of bin 110 of the present is shown in FIG.
5C. Rear wall 116 includes top rail 116a that includes top cleat
130, central cleat 132 in the center of the rear wall, and base
cleat 136 at the lower edge of rear wall 116. Handhold 128 includes
rearward extensions 122 on the right and left sides. Right sidewall
114 includes upper rim 114a, kick out wall 114b, a forewall 114c,
base rail 114d, and footer 114e (not shown). Left sidewall 118
includes upper rim (not shown), kick out wall 118b, forewall 118c,
a base rail 118d, and a footer 118 (not shown). When placed on a
louvered panel or rail system, bin 110 engages three rows of
louvers with cleats 130, 132, 136 such that bin 110 is
substantially horizontal. Bin 110 may also be placed on a shelf and
pulled forward on the shelf using handhold 128.
[0036] The perspective view of a two cleat bin 210 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 6A. Bin 210 includes front wall 212,
right sidewall 214, rear wall 216 and left sidewall 218 and bin
floor 220. Front wall 212 includes an upper rim 212a, hand hold
228, label holder 226. Handhold 228 is angled away from front wall
212 forming hollow 224, into which the fingers may be inserted to
pull bin 210 toward the user. Hand hold 228 includes a rearward
extension 222. Right sidewall 214 includes upper rim 214a, kick out
wall 214b, forewall 214c, base rail 214d, and footer 214e. Upper
rim 214a includes a depression 214f and inner flat 214g, which
receive footer 214e and base rail 214d of a second bin 210 stacked
above the first bin 210. Rear wall 216 includes top rail 216a that
includes top cleat 230, and base cleat 236 is formed at the lower
edge of rear wall 216 and notched out of sidewalls 214, 218. Left
sidewall 218 includes upper rim 218a, kick out wall 218b, forewall
218c, a base rail (not shown) and a footer (not shown) the upper
rim 218a includes a depression 218f and inner flat 218g, which
receive the footer and base rail of a second bin 210 stacked above
the first bin 210.
[0037] The side view of a two cleat bin 210 of the present
invention is shown in FIG. 6B. The side view of bin 210 shows front
wall 212, right sidewall 214, and rear wall 216. Front wall 212
includes an upper rim 212a, hand hold 228, label holder 226.
Handhold 228 is angled away from front wall 212 forming hollow 224,
into which the fingers may be inserted to pull bin 210 toward the
user. Hand hold 228 includes a rearward extension 222 that
reinforces the hand hold when in use. Right sidewall 214 includes
upper rim 214a, kick out wall 214b, forewall 214c, base rail 214d,
and footer 214e. Rear wall 216 includes top rail 216a that includes
top cleat 230, and base cleat 236 is formed at the lower edge of
rear wall 216 and notched out of sidewalls 214, 218. Kick out wall
214b is angled forward by between 5.degree. and 30.degree.,
sidewall 214 is angled outwardly from vertical by between 2.degree.
and 10.degree., and forewall 214c is displaced outwardly to form a
stacking space such that a second bin 210 may be placed within the
lower bin for increased packing density for shipping or
storage.
[0038] The rear wall 216 of a two cleat bin 210 of the present is
shown in FIG. 6C. Rear wall 216 includes top rail 216a that
includes top cleat 230, and base cleat 236 at the lower edge of
rear wall 216. Handhold 228 includes a rearward extension 222 on
the right and left sides. Right sidewall 214 includes upper rim
214a, kick out wall 214b, a forewall 214c, base rail 214d, and
footer 214e (not shown). Left sidewall 218 includes upper rim (not
shown), kick out wall 218b, forewall 218c, a base rail 218d, and a
footer (not shown). When placed on a louvered panel or rack system,
bin 210 engages two louvers with the cleats 230, 236 such that bin
210 is substantially horizontal. Bin 210 may also be placed on a
shelf and pulled forward on the shelf using handhold 228.
[0039] The bin of the present invention may be formed by any
suitable method including thermoforming, injection molding, blow
molding, and rotocasting. The bin and dividers may be formed of any
suitable material, such as: polypropylene, polyethylene,
polycarbonate, SMMA (styrene methyl methacrylate, acrylic blend),
or HIPS high impact polystyrene or other such materials commonly
used in the manufacturing of polymeric parts and/or parts made by
common forming techniques.
[0040] The present invention should not be considered limited to
the specific examples described herein, but rather should be
understood to cover all aspects of the invention. Various
modifications, equivalent processes, as well as numerous structures
and devices to which the present invention may be applicable will
be readily apparent to those of skill in the art. Those skilled in
the art will understand that various changes may be made without
departing from the scope of the invention, which is not to be
considered limited to what is described in the specification.
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