Stackable and nestable container

摘要

A container which is adapted to be stacked and nested vertically with a container of substantially identical shape is disclosed. The container has two pairs of interconnected opposed upright walls and a bottom wall to provide an open top container. A pair of the upright walls has inwardly projecting flutes, the upper portion of each flute presenting a support surface. Stacking guidance and engagement means are provided on the container to guide the stacking of an upper container down onto a lower container to bring the engagement means of the containers into engagement to ensure a proper stacking of the container. Means is provided on the container to preclude an upper container binding in a lower container when like containers are nested. The container is provided with ventilation means for ventilating the container interior and also drainage means for draining liquid from the container interior.