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EP 0928745 A2 19990714 - Stackable collapsible container

Title (en)

Stackable collapsible container

Title (de)

Staplbarer,zusammenlegbarer Behälter

Title (fr)

Conteneur repliable empilable

Publication

EP 0928745 A2 19990714 (EN)

Application

EP 99200692 A 19960726

Priority

EP 96305602 A 19960726
GB 9515364 A 19950726

Abstract (en)

Containers 10 have a base 12 and four side walls 14 which may fold to a stowed or collapsed position. Hinges connect each wall 14 to an intermediate member 16 which is clipped (preferably removably) to the base 12. Various interlocking formations 34, 36, 38, 40 allow containers to stack securely whether collapsed or erect. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

B65D 6/22; B65D 21/032

IPC 8 full level

B65D 6/18 (2006.01); B65D 6/22 (2006.01); B65D 21/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B65D 11/1833 (2013.01); B65D 11/1873 (2013.01); B65D 21/0212 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE ES FR GB IE IT LU NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

GB 2330826 A 19990505; GB 2330826 B 20000216; GB 9905138 D0 19990428; DE 69606240 D1 20000224; EP 0928745 A2 19990714; EP 0928745 A3 19990818

DOCDB simple family (application)

GB 9905138 A 19950726; DE 69606240 T 19960726; EP 99200692 A 19960726