Overcase for sewing machine needle packages

摘要

An overcase for needle packages is disclosed. The overcase includes a U-shaped bottom member and a U-shaped cover member. These members are slidably engaged with their respective shanks offset by 90 DEG . The shanks of the cover include depressed central panels which form guide surfaces. Cooperating guide shoulders are formed on the shanks of the bottom member. The lower ends of the cover member shanks carry projections engageable in recesses formed in the bottom member.