Panel/gate interconnection means for a collapsible materials handling container

摘要

The invention provides improved collapsible storage container ( 10 ) which has a first pair of folding side gates ( 11 ) and a second pair of folding end gates ( 12 ), with each gate ( 11, 12 ) being pivotally mounted with respect to a pallet base. Each gate ( 11 ) has detachably mounted along opposite vertical margins thereof approximately c-shaped posts ( 22 ) each of which has a locking flange ( 23 ). Each gate ( 12 ) has angle members ( 35 ) attached to and extending along opposite vertical frame members ( 30, 31 ) and forming therewith a flange receiving slot ( 40 ) for slidably locating a respective locking flange ( 23 ). The gates ( 11, 12 ) when in their erect positions interlock with one another along their adjacent vertical margins which enhances the stiffness and rigidity of the container ( 10 ).