WO2013069007A1 - System for vertically stacking trays - Google Patents

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WO2013069007A1
WO2013069007A1 PCT/IL2012/000370 IL2012000370W WO2013069007A1 WO 2013069007 A1 WO2013069007 A1 WO 2013069007A1 IL 2012000370 W IL2012000370 W IL 2012000370W WO 2013069007 A1 WO2013069007 A1 WO 2013069007A1
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Yosef HEYMAN
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0215Containers with stacking feet or corner elements
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/14Linings or internal coatings
    • B65D25/16Loose, or loosely-attached, linings
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D57/00Internal frames or supports for flexible articles, e.g. stiffeners; Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. for preventing adhesion of sticky articles
    • B65D57/002Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested
    • B65D57/003Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested for horizontally placed articles, i.e. for stacked or nested articles
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00Metal working
    • Y10T29/49Method of mechanical manufacture
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  • the present invention is related to packaging, shipping and warehousing, and more specifically, to combined stacking of trays of at least two types.
  • packaging there are the following kinds of packaging: (a) plastic boxes, (b) carton boxes and Ecopack ® trays. During conveying and warehousing of the goods, intermixture of goods takes place. The goods packaged in different type of trays should be stored and conveyed together. Logistic operators use main three types of packaging unit, specifically, Ecopack ® trays, plastic trays and plastic boxes. The difficulty is that packaging units of different types can not be stacked one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence.
  • the aforesaid system comprises (a) a plurality of box trays of a first type; and (b) a plurality of box trays of a second type.
  • each elongate member has a longitudinal axis.
  • Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal.
  • the first terminal has a taper head.
  • the taper head is provided with at least two off- axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis.
  • the second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal.
  • Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first the are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
  • Another object of the invention is to disclose the first side of the tray which is an upper side thereof and the second side of the tray which is a lower side thereof.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the first side of the tray which is a lower side thereof and the second side of the tray which is an upper side thereof.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose an internal surface of the adapting member provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the trays which are of a rectangular shape.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the matching sites which are located at corners of the trays.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the adapting member made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a method of vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types.
  • the aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type; (b) providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable between the trays; (c) stacking the trays of the first and second type.
  • the members are of a hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal.
  • Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the method further comprising a step of connecting the second terminals of the adapting members to an upper side of the trays and connecting the first terminals of the adapting members to a lower side of the tray.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the method comprising a step of conn cting the adapting members to the matching sites located at corners of the trays.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the bag which is of an enlarging cross- section from a bottom to the rim portion.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the bag secured to the frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a material of the bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, the container comprising a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk.
  • the aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk.
  • the aforesaid method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a method comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e) mechanically securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a method comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame; and (c) mechanically securing the sheet of flexible material to the frame.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an elemental vertical stack of trays
  • Fig. 2 is an isometric view of a set of adapting members
  • Fig. 3 is a detailed view of a first terminal of the adapting member
  • Fig. 4 is a detailed view of a second terminal of the adapting member
  • Fig. 5 is a photograph of a container provided with a bag
  • Figs 6a and 6b are schematic views of alternative embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 7 is an isometric view of a tray provided with a bottom sheet.
  • Fig. 1 presenting an elemental vertical stack of trays.
  • the aforesaid stack comprises trays of different types 210 and 220 which are vertically spaced apart by means of adapting members 100.
  • the aforesaid members 100 provide stable and reliable connection between the trays of different types 210 and 220.
  • Fig. 2 presenting a set of the adapting members 100 which should be disposed at corners of the trays 210/220.
  • Fig. 3 presenting a detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of a first terminal 110 of the adapting member 100.
  • the first terminal 110 has a taper head comprising areas 130 and 140 at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed relative to the axis 190.
  • the first terminal 110 is received by a matching site in a lower side of the tray (not shown).
  • Fig. 4 presenting a detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of a second terminal 120 of the adapting member 100.
  • the second terminal 120 is provided with recesses 170.
  • the second terminal 120 is received by a matching site in an upper side of the tray (not shown).
  • the disclosed configuration of the adapting member 100 provides stable and reliable connection of different trays. Combined stacking of trays of different types dramatically increases efficiency of logistic processes.
  • a rectangular frame 310 comprises at least four frame members which define a perimeter of the frame.
  • Four legs 300 extend from the four corners of the frame.
  • a bag has a main portion 320 for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion 330 of the bag.
  • the rim portion 330 is bent over the frame 310 and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion 320 of the bag.
  • the portion 320 for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310 such that goods to be loaded, stored or shipped within the portion 320 can be placed in its internal volume so formed.
  • the rim portion 330 is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the frame 310 (not shown).
  • the legs 300 can be provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof (not shown).
  • the bag can be of a rectangular cross-section enlarging from a bottom to said rim portion. The bag is secured to the frame by means of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
  • rim portion 330 of the bag is bent over the frame 310 and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion 320 of the bag, while the main potion 320 for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310.
  • rim portion 330 of the bag is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the frame 310.
  • Fig. 7 presenting an embodiment of the present invention constituting a cargo tray comprising a rectangular frame 400 wherein a sheet of a flexible material 410 is mechanically secured underneath the frame 400.
  • Pins 420 constitute male connecting means in a non-limiting manner.
  • the pins 420 are disposed above the frame 400.
  • the pins 420 are inserted into female means (holes) beneath the frame (not shown).
  • a system for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types comprises (a) a plurality of trays of a first type; and (b) a plurality of trays of a second type.
  • the containers of the present invention are adapted for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk under the imposed requirements.
  • the system comprises a plurality of adapting members which are vertically
  • the members are of a hollow elongate configuration.
  • Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis.
  • Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal.
  • the first terminal has a taper head.
  • the taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis.
  • the second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal.
  • Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side.
  • Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
  • the first side of the tray is an upper side thereof and the second side of the tray is a lower side thereof.
  • the first side of the tray is a lower side thereof and the second side of the tray is an upper side thereof.
  • an internal surface of the adapting member is provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
  • the trays are of a rectangular shape.
  • the matching sites are located at corners of the trays.
  • the adapting member is made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
  • the method of vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types comprises the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type; (b) providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable between the trays; (c) stacking the trays of the first and second type.
  • the step of staking the trays further comprises mounting the trays of the first and second types one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence whereby the trays are spaced apart by means of vertically mounted adapting members between the trays.
  • the members are of a hollow elongate configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis.
  • Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal.
  • the first terminal has a taper head.
  • the taper head is provided with at least two off- axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis.
  • the second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal.
  • Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
  • an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk comprises a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
  • the legs are provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
  • the bag is of a rectangular cross-section.
  • the bag is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom to the rim portion.
  • the bag is secured to the frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
  • a material of the bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
  • an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk comprises a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
  • the container with a bag has a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; the rim portion is bent over the perimeter and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
  • an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk.
  • the aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame.
  • a method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
  • a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e) mechanically securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
  • a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame; and (c) mechanically securing the sheet of flexible material to the frame.

Abstract

A system for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of adapting elongate members which are vertically mountable between the trays. Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head provided with at least two off-axis pins are oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.

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SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY STACKING TRAYS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is related to packaging, shipping and warehousing, and more specifically, to combined stacking of trays of at least two types.
BACKGROUND
At the moment, there are the following kinds of packaging: (a) plastic boxes, (b) carton boxes and Ecopack® trays. During conveying and warehousing of the goods, intermixture of goods takes place. The goods packaged in different type of trays should be stored and conveyed together. Logistic operators use main three types of packaging unit, specifically, Ecopack® trays, plastic trays and plastic boxes. The difficulty is that packaging units of different types can not be stacked one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence.
Thus, there is a long-felt and unmet need for a system providing vertical stacking of packaging units of different types in the arbitrary sequence. Three opportunities should be provided: (a) mounting the Ecopack® tray onto the plastic tray; mounting the plastic box onto the Ecopack® tray; and mounting the Ecopack® tray onto the Ecopack® tray.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is hence one object of the invention to disclose a system for vertically stacking box trays of at least two standard types. The aforesaid system comprises (a) a plurality of box trays of a first type; and (b) a plurality of box trays of a second type.
It is a core purpose of the invention to provide the system further comprising a plurality of adapting members which are vertically mounatable between the trays. The members are of a hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head is provided with at least two off- axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first the are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
Another object of the invention is to disclose the first side of the tray which is an upper side thereof and the second side of the tray which is a lower side thereof.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the first side of the tray which is a lower side thereof and the second side of the tray which is an upper side thereof.
A further object of the invention is to disclose an internal surface of the adapting member provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the trays which are of a rectangular shape.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the matching sites which are located at corners of the trays.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the adapting member made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type; (b) providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable between the trays; (c) stacking the trays of the first and second type.
It is another core purpose of the invention to provide the step of staking the trays further comprising mounting the trays of the first and second types one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence whereby the trays are spaced apart by means of vertically mounted adapting members between the trays. The members are of a hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
The method according to claim 8, further comprising a step of connecting the first terminals of the adapting members to an upper side of the trays and connecting the second terminals of the adapting members to a lower side of the tray.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the method further comprising a step of connecting the second terminals of the adapting members to an upper side of the trays and connecting the first terminals of the adapting members to a lower side of the tray.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the method comprising a step of conn cting the adapting members to the matching sites located at corners of the trays.
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A further object of the invention is to disclose the bag which is of an enlarging cross- section from a bottom to the rim portion.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the bag secured to the frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof. A further object of the invention is to disclose a material of the bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
A further object of the invention is to disclose an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, the container comprising a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the container with a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; the rim portion is bent over the perimeter and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
A further object of the invention is to disclose an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk. The aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame.
It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the container with a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame.
A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
A further object of the invention is to disclose a method comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e) mechanically securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
A further object of the invention is to disclose a method comprising the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame; and (c) mechanically securing the sheet of flexible material to the frame.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order to understand the invention and to see how it may be implemented in practice, a plurality of embodiments is adapted to now be described, by way of non- limiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
Fig. 1 is a schematic view of an elemental vertical stack of trays;
Fig. 2 is an isometric view of a set of adapting members;
Fig. 3 is a detailed view of a first terminal of the adapting member;
Fig. 4 is a detailed view of a second terminal of the adapting member;
Fig. 5 is a photograph of a container provided with a bag;
Figs 6a and 6b are schematic views of alternative embodiments of the present invention; and
Fig. 7 is an isometric view of a tray provided with a bottom sheet.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description is provided, so as to enable any person skilled in the art to make use of said invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out this invention. Various modifications, however, are adapted to remain apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic principles of the present invention have been defined specifically to provide a method for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types and a method of using the same. Reference is now made to Fig. 1, presenting an elemental vertical stack of trays. The aforesaid stack comprises trays of different types 210 and 220 which are vertically spaced apart by means of adapting members 100. The aforesaid members 100 provide stable and reliable connection between the trays of different types 210 and 220.
Reference is now made to Fig. 2, presenting a set of the adapting members 100 which should be disposed at corners of the trays 210/220.
Reference is now made to Fig. 3 presenting a detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of a first terminal 110 of the adapting member 100. In an unlimited manner, the first terminal 110 has a taper head comprising areas 130 and 140 at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed relative to the axis 190. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the current invention, the first terminal 110 is received by a matching site in a lower side of the tray (not shown).
Reference is now made to Fig. 4, presenting a detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of a second terminal 120 of the adapting member 100. In an unlimited manner, the second terminal 120 is provided with recesses 170. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the current invention, the second terminal 120 is received by a matching site in an upper side of the tray (not shown).
It should be emphasized that all adapting members 100 are standard and interchangeable.
It should be emphasized that the disclosed configuration of the adapting member 100 provides stable and reliable connection of different trays. Combined stacking of trays of different types dramatically increases efficiency of logistic processes.
Reference is now made to Fig. 5, presenting an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk constituting an alternative embodiment of the present invention. A rectangular frame 310 comprises at least four frame members which define a perimeter of the frame. Four legs 300 extend from the four corners of the frame.
A bag has a main portion 320 for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion 330 of the bag. The rim portion 330 is bent over the frame 310 and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion 320 of the bag. The portion 320 for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310 such that goods to be loaded, stored or shipped within the portion 320 can be placed in its internal volume so formed.
An alternative embodiment of the present invention, the rim portion 330 is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the frame 310 (not shown). The legs 300 can be provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof (not shown). The bag can be of a rectangular cross-section enlarging from a bottom to said rim portion. The bag is secured to the frame by means of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
Reference is now made to Figs 6a and 6b, presenting two abovementioned embodiments in detail. Specifically, in Fig. 6a, the rim portion 330 of the bag is bent over the frame 310 and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion 320 of the bag, while the main potion 320 for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame 310. In Fig. 6b, rim portion 330 of the bag is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the frame 310.
Reference is now made to Fig. 7, presenting an embodiment of the present invention constituting a cargo tray comprising a rectangular frame 400 wherein a sheet of a flexible material 410 is mechanically secured underneath the frame 400. Pins 420 constitute male connecting means in a non-limiting manner. The pins 420 are disposed above the frame 400. When the cargo trays shown in Fig. 6 are stacked, the pins 420 are inserted into female means (holes) beneath the frame (not shown).
In accordance with the present invention, a system for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types is disclosed. The aforesaid system comprises (a) a plurality of trays of a first type; and (b) a plurality of trays of a second type.
In Table, approximate storage parameters for fresh produce and flowers are provided. The containers of the present invention are adapted for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk under the imposed requirements.
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Artichoke 0.5 0.5 98 - L L L 75%
Aubergine 12 11 95 -0.8 L M very H 75%
Avocado 5-7 4-6 90 -1.6 H H M 25%
Carrot 0.5 -0.5 98 -1.4 very L M L 5%
Celery 0.5 0.5 98 -0.5 very L M L 10%
Dates (fresh) 1 -0.5 90 -15.7 very L L L 5%
Dates (frozen) -18 -0.5 75 -15.7 very L L L close
Fig 0.5 -0.5 90 -2.4 M L L 10%
Grapes -0.5 -0.5 90 -2.7 very L L L close
Guava 10 8 90 - L M M 50%
Litchi 0.5 0.5 95 -1 M M L 10%
Loquat 0.5 -0.5 90 -1.9 L L L 10%
Mango 10-12 9-11 90 -1.4 M H M 25%
Melon 6-10 6-9 95 -1.2 H M L 50%
Nectarine 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.9 M M L 10%
Passionfruit 10 10 90 - very H M very H 100%
Peach 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.9 H H L 10%
Pepper 7-10 6-9 95 -0.7 L L L 10%
Plum 0.5 -0.5 95 -0..8 M M L 5%
Pitaya 8 8 90 - H M H 75% Dragon Fruit
Pomegranate 6-10 5-9 95 -3 L L L 25%
Potato 6 5 95 -0.8 very L M L 50%
Radish 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.7 very L L L 5%
Sharon fruit -1 -1 90 -2.2 L H L close
Sweet Corn 1 0.5 98 -0.6 very L L H 75%
Sweet Potato 14 14 90 -1.3 very L L L 75%
Strawberry 0.5 -0.5 95 -0.8 L 1 L 5%
Tomato 10 9 90 -0.5 H H L 25%
Watermelon 10 10 90 -0.4 very L H L 25%
Basil 10 10 90 - very L H H 50%
Herbs 1 0.5 95 -0.7 L M H 50%
Flowers 2 1 95 0 M H H 30%
Easy Peelers 4 2 95 -1.1 very L M L 25%
Grapefruit and 8 8 90 -1.1 very L M L 25% Sweetie
Kumquat 4 4 95 - L L L 25%
Lemon and 10 10 90 -1.4 L L L 25% Lime
Limequat 10 10 90 -1.4 L L L 25%
Minneola 4 4 95 -0.9 very L M L 25%
Orange 2-5 1-4 90 -0.8 very L M L 25%
Pomelo 8 8 90 -1.6 very L M L 25%
The system comprises a plurality of adapting members which are vertically
mounatable between the trays. The members are of a hollow elongate configuration. Each elongate member has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the first side of the tray is an upper side thereof and the second side of the tray is a lower side thereof.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the first side of the tray is a lower side thereof and the second side of the tray is an upper side thereof.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, an internal surface of the adapting member is provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the trays are of a rectangular shape.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the matching sites are located at corners of the trays.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the adapting member is made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the method of vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types is disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type; (b) providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable between the trays; (c) stacking the trays of the first and second type.
The step of staking the trays further comprises mounting the trays of the first and second types one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence whereby the trays are spaced apart by means of vertically mounted adapting members between the trays. The members are of a hollow elongate configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal has a taper head. The taper head is provided with at least two off- axis pins oppositely disposed relative to the axis. The second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of the second terminal. Each tray of each type has a first side and a second side. Each tray is provided with matching sites such that the matching sites located on the first side are configured for receiving the heads of the first terminals and the matching sites located on the second side are configured for receiving the recess of the second terminals.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
It is another core feature of the invention to provide the container provided with a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim of the bag; the bag rim is mechanically secured to the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the legs are provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the bag is of a rectangular cross-section.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the bag is of an enlarging cross-section from a bottom to the rim portion.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the bag is secured to the frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, a material of the bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising (a) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (b) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, the container with a bag has a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; the rim portion is bent over the perimeter and mechanically secured to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, an open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid container comprises a rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame.
It is a further core feature of the invention to provide the container with a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, a method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk is disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) mechanically securing the bag rim the perimeter of the rectangular frame such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further comprising (i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; and (ii) four legs extending from the four corners of the frame; (b) providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating the goods in bulk and a rim portion of the bag; (c) inserting the bag into the frame; (d) bending the rim portion over the perimeter; (e) mechanically securing the bag rim to outer surface of the main portion of the bag such that the portion for accommodating the goods is downwardly housed into the rectangular frame.
In accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises the steps of (a) providing a rigid structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of the frame; (b) providing a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to the frame; and (c) mechanically securing the sheet of flexible material to the frame.

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Claims:
1. A system for vertically stacking trays of at least two standard types; said
system comprising
a. a plurality of trays 210 of a first type; and b. a plurality of trays 220 of a second type; wherein said system further comprising a plurality of adapting members 100 which are vertically mountable between said trays; said members are of a hollow elongate configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each elongate member has a first terminal 110 and a second terminal 120; said first terminal 110 has a taper head 130; said taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins 150 oppositely disposed relative to said axis; said second terminal 120 has at least one recess 170 within a wall of said second terminal; each tray of each type has a first side and a second side; each tray is provided with matching sites such that said matching sites located on said first side are configured for receiving said heads of said first terminals and said matching sites located on said second side are configured for receiving said recess of said second terminals.
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said first side of said tray is an
upper side thereof and said second side of said tray is a lower side thereof.
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein said first side of said tray is a lower side thereof and said second side of said tray is an upper side thereof.
4. The system according to claim 1, wherein an internal surface of said adapting member is provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
5. The system according to claim 1, wherein said trays are of a rectangular shape.
6. The system according to claim 5, wherein said matching sites are located at corners of said trays.
7. The system according to claim 1, wherein said adapting member is made of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane,, metal alloy, wood, and any combination thereof.
8. A method of vertical stacking trays of at least two standard types; said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a plurality of trays of a first type and a plurality of trays of a second type;
b. providing a plurality of adapting members vertically mounatable
between said trays; c. stacking said trays of said first and second type
wherein said step of staking said trays further comprises mounting said trays of said first and second types one upon the other in an arbitrary sequence whereby said trays are spaced apart by means of vertically mounted adapting members between said trays; said members are of a hollow elongate configuration; each elongate member has a longitudinal axis; each elongate member has a first terminal and a second terminal; said first terminal has a taper head; said taper head is provided with at least two off-axis pins oppositely disposed relative to said axis; said second terminal has at least one recess within a wall of said second terminal; each tray of each type has a first side and a second side; each tray is provided with matching sites such that said matching sites located on said first side are configured for receiving said heads of said first terminals and said matching sites located on said second side are configured for receiving said recess of said second terminals.
9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising connecting said first terminals of said adapting members to an upper side of said trays and connecting said second terminals of said adapting members to a lower side of said tray.
10. The method according to claim 8, further comprising connecting said second terminals of said adapting members to an upper side of said trays and connecting said first terminals of said adapting members to a lower side of said tray.
11. The method according to claim 8, wherein an internal surface of said adapting member is provided with at least one reinforcing rib.
12. The method according to claim 8, wherein said trays are of a rectangular shape.
13. The method according to claims 9 or 10, comprising connecting said adapting members to said matching sites located at corners of said trays.
14. The method according to claim 8, wherein said adapting member is made of metal alloy, wood, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
15. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further comprising
a. a rectangular frame 310 comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of said frame; and
b. four legs 300 extending from the four corners of said frame; wherein said container is provided with a bag having a main portion 320 for accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim 330 of said bag; said bag rim is mechanically secured to said perimeter of said rectangular frame such that said portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular frame.
16. The open top according to claims 15, wherein legs are provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
17. The open top according to claims 15, wherein said bag is of a rectangular cross-section.
18. The open top according to claims 15, wherein said bag is of an enlarging
cross-section from a bottom to said rim portion.
19. The open top according to claims 15, wherein said bag is secured to said frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, welds, welts, heat welds, pressings, staples, clips, folds, sutures and any combination thereof.
20. The open top according to claims 15, wherein a material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polythene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
21. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further comprising a. a rectangular frame 310 comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of said frame; and
b. four legs 300 extending from the four corners of said frame;
wherein said container is provided with a bag having a main portion 320 for accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion 330 of said bag; said rim portion is bent over said perimeter and mechanically secured to outer surface of said main portion of said bag such that said portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular frame.
22. The open top according to claims 21, wherein legs are provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
23. The open top according to claims 21, wherein said bag is of a rectangular cross-section.
24. The open top according to claims 21, wherein said bag is of an enlarging
cross-section from a bottom to said rim portion.
25. The open top according to claims 21, wherein said bag is secured to said frame by means selected from the group consisting of glue, clamps, sutures and any combination thereof.
26. The open top according to claims 21, wherein a material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polyurethane and any combination thereof.
27. An open top container for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk, said container comprising a rigid structure further comprising a rectangular frame 400 comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of said frame;
wherein said container is provided with a sheet 410 of flexible material mechanically secured to said frame.
28. The open top according to claims 27, wherein corners of said rectangular frame are provided with stacking means comprising male and female connectors disposed at opposite terminals thereof.
29. The open top according to claims 27, wherein a material of said bag is selected from the group consisting of hessians, paper, polyethylene, polypropylene and any combination thereof.
30. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further comprising
(i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame
members defining a perimeter of said frame; and
(ii) four legs extending from the four corners of said frame; b. providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion of said bag;
c. inserting said bag into said frame;
d. mechanically securing said bag rim said perimeter of said rectangular frame such that said portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular frame.
31. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further comprising
(i) a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame
members defining a perimeter of said frame; and
(ii) four legs extending from the four corners of said frame; b. providing a bag having a main portion for accommodating said goods in bulk and a rim portion of said bag;
c. inserting said bag into said frame;
d. bending said rim portion over said perimeter;
e. mechanically securing said bag rim to outer surface of said main portion of said bag such that said portion for accommodating said goods is downwardly housed into said rectangular frame.
32. A method of manufacturing an open top container configured for loading, storing and shipping goods in bulk; said method comprising the steps of a. providing a rigid structure further a rectangular frame comprising at least four frame members defining a perimeter of said frame b. providing a sheet of flexible material mechanically secured to said frame; and
c. mechanically securing said sheet of flexible material to said frame.
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