Nesting container assembly

摘要

An interlocking or engaging container and container system are presented herein. In particular, the system includes a plurality of adjacently disposed (side-by-side, end-to-end and stacked) containers that are dimensioned to maximize the available space on a pallet, for example, a 463-L Pallet, HCU-6/E Pallet or other pallet. The containers include enlarged wheels, one or more support feet, and a handle assembly. The containers are configured to include a plurality of interlocking or engaging portions such as one or more wheel assembly receiving portions, one or more foot receiving portions, outer extensions or engaging portions, and a handle engaging portion. The Interlocking or engaging portions are configured to matingly engage or abut corresponding portions of an adjacent container and at least partially restrict movement there between.

主权项

1. A container, comprising:
an at least partially open-top base and a lid, said base comprising a bottom portion, at least two oppositely disposed side walls, and at least two oppositely disposed end walls, said lid disposable in an at least partially covering and at least partially removable relation to said base, a wheel assembly comprising at least one pair of at least partially recessed wheels, a plurality of mating portions disposable in an at least partially connected relation with corresponding portions of at least one adjoining container, said container and said at least one adjoining container comprising similar configurations, wherein said mating portions of said container, when disposed in the at least partially connected relation with the corresponding portions of the at least one adjoining container, are structured to restrict movement between said container and the adjoining container in at least one direction, said plurality of mating portions comprising a wheel assembly receiving portion disposed on an upper portion of said container, said wheel assembly receiving portion being configured to at least partially retain a wheel assembly of a stacked container, and said plurality of mating portions further comprising a foot receiving portion disposed on said upper portion of said container, said foot receiving portion being configured to at least partially retain at least one foot of the stacked container.