Nestable Container With Uniform Stacking Features

摘要

Various embodiments of flanged containers that can be stacked in a nested relationship are disclosed so as to provide uniform spacing between the containers to facilitate reliable denesting thereof. The flanges and/or sidewalls of the containers may be provided with features that facilitate alignment and uniform spacing of the nested containers so that a denesting apparatus can reliably denest the containers. Other containers include sidewalls divided into two sections that serve to stabilize stacked container.

主权项

1. A nestable paperboard container, comprising:
a sidewall comprising an upper perimeter; a flange extending outwardly from the upper perimeter of the sidewall, wherein the flange comprises:
a top portion extending from the upper perimeter of the sidewall to an outer perimeter of the flange;a rolled portion extending from the outer perimeter of the flange, the rolled portion extending downwardly with respect to the top portion of the flange and then curving inwardly toward the sidewall, the rolled portion extending to an inner perimeter disposed between the outer perimeter of the flange and the sidewall.