摘要 |
A fragile article is enclosed in the central portion of an elongated shock-absorbing cradle supported only at its ends by connection of tabs which, in turn, are swingably connected to the opposite ends of a rectangular insert ring. The tabs are swingable or bendable relative to such insert ends, first outward and then toward the outer sides of such ends, so as to place the central portion of the cradle under tension. The insert is fitted closely inside a rigid outer box for shipment, such box being of a size to retain the tabs in their positions tensioning the central portion of the cradle. |