Plastic blow molded container having stable freestanding base

摘要

A plastic blow molded container (10) is disclosed as including a freestanding base structure (20) that is constructed with a plurality of alternating hollow legs (22) and curved ribs (34), and a hub (41) from which the legs and ribs extend radially with a construction that provides good stability against tipping as well as the capability of withstanding internal pressure. The hollow leg (22) has lower flat feet (24) with curved outer extremities that extend circumferentially for 45 to 65 percent of the extent about a central axis A of the container to provide good stability against tipping. Best results are achieved when the lower flat feet have curved outer extremities that extend circumferentially for 50 to 60 percent, and most preferably about 55 percent of the extent about the central axis A to provide the good stability against tipping.