A folding crate 10 or container is provided having a translating hinge arrangement 16 that allows a side wall 14 of the crate to freely translate in a vertical direction when rotated into a folded position. By allowing opposing side walls to move vertically relative to a bottom component 12 of the crate when folded, subsequent overlapping side walls will lay substantially flat and parallel to the bottom component when folded thereon. This in turn allows the overall height of the crate to be reduced when in the folded position without requiring a specific side wall folding sequence.
申请公布号
WO03020602(A1)
申请公布日期
2003.03.13
申请号
WO2002US26336
申请日期
2002.08.19
申请人
REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY;SMYERS, JUSTIN, M.;OVERHOLT, TRENTON, M.