Energy absorbing container

摘要

An embodiment of an energy absorbing container may include a shell formed of a plastic material, one or more energy absorbing components for absorbing energy resulting from impact loads, and an opening mechanism for opening the container and allowing the placement or removal of a bottle therefrom. The energy absorbing components securing a bottle stored within the container to may inhibit or prevent movement of the bottle within the container.

主权项

1. An energy absorbing container comprising:
a shell formed of a plastic material; eight or more pliant projections formed from at least one portion of the shell configured to secure a bottle stored within the container at a predetermined distance from the shell to inhibit movement of said bottle within the container; and an opening in the container configured to allow placement or removal of the bottle, and access thereto, in the container; and wherein the eight or more projections emanate from the shell, and extend from a first side of the shell to a second side of the shell such that a basket is formed configured to secure the bottle; and wherein the shell comprises at least one flared section configured to extend past the length of the bottle to protect the tops of bottles form impacts; and wherein the container is capable of standing freely on a flat surface; and the opening is configured to allow access to the bottle; and wherein the container has a hanging point allowing a user to suspend the container.