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摘要

The present invention relates to a modular bin generally denoted as (10) for holding produce, such as fruit and vegetables. The modular bin (10) comprises four panel walls (12) detachably connectd to a base section (14). Four corner posts (16) are also detachably connected to the base section (14) and each of the corner posts (16) is detachably engaged by a pair of adjacent wall panels (12). The modular bin (10) further comprises reinforcing means, in one embodiment a rod (40) formed integral with each of the wall panels (12). The rod (40) is constructed of steel and has an elongate portion (42) which extends through an upper rim (38) of the wall panel (12), and an end portion (44) which extends perpendicularly to the elongate portion (42) and projects outside the upper rim (38). Each of the support posts (16) has a recess (45) formed in one end with a circular keyway (46) formed in a lower surface of the recess (45). The end portion (44) of the rod (40) detachably engages the circular keyway (46). Thus, the modular bin (10) can be assembled by inserting each of the corner posts (16) into a socket (26) of the base section (14), and sliding each of the side panels (12) between adjacent corner posts (16). The end portion (44) of the rod (40) then releasably engages the circular keyway (46) of each corner post (16). The modular bin is disassembled by performing this procedure in reverse order detaching or removing each of the components.