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Stackable modular container system

a container system and modular technology, applied in the field of storage container systems, can solve the problems of difficult, if not impossible, for small children to manipulate the storage unit of laundry

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
XZOMENIA NKOLIKA
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[0009]It is one object of the present invention to provide a modular stackable container system which meets the Rack Manufacturers Institute standards wherein the modular connection joints adequately resist bending forces.
[0015]This and other objectives are attained by providing a stackable modular container and shelving system wherein a module comprises a container slidably connected with to a modular shelving framework wherein the containers slide in and out of the framework. The container system of this invention frees up space that is used to store laundry, can be used by people of all ages and can be stacked to any desired height. Neatly organized laundry is stored vertically in labeled removable storage units or containers that can be used as laundry baskets. As each storage a unit is filled, the clothing in that unit is laundered and the unit is replaced. Because the laundry is sorted as it is being used, time wasted sorting laundry is eliminated. Also because laundry is not stored in the traditional horizontal method, space used to store loads of laundry is reduced to the space it takes to store a single laundry basket.

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It is difficult, if not impossible for small children to manipulate laundry holding units as they fill up with laundry and get heavy and bulky.

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[0028]FIG. 1 illustrates a side and front end perspective view of a nestable modular container 10 according to one embodiment of this invention. A nestable container 10 of the present invention has two opposed side walls 12, two opposed end walls 14 between the side walls, extending taperedly and upwardly from the bottom surface 16 to an upper rim defining an open top. The container further includes an integral peripheral flange 18 at its upper edge, said flange preferably peripherally grooved 20 at its junction with the side walls 12 to provide a handling means for carrying the container. Preferably, the container also has a label receiving portion 22. Optionally the side 12 and end 14 walls of the container 10 contains decorative apertures 24.

[0029]It should be understood that the present invention has applicability to any type of container wherein it may be desirable to shelf stack like containers during use, and in particular where it is desirable to segregate items, such as lau...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a stackable-modular container system comprising stackable modules, each module comprising a top and bottom modular shelf defining compartment or base plate for receiving a modular container, each of the top and bottom base plate having four corners comprising a hole at each corner, wherein the holes are sized and configured for interferingly receiving one end of a modular frame member, each frame member comprising a top end and a bottom end, the ends sized and configured for mating engagement with the holes on the top and bottom modular base plates respectively, the frame member having a notch proximal to the top end for slidable engagement with integral peripheral flange on the container.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a stackable modular container system for use in homes, offices or workshops for work space organization. More specifically, the present invention relates to a container and shelving system for storing items in a stackable assembly having a plurality of containers into which items requiring processing such as laundering can be separated according to the type of processing step desired.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When a plurality of containers are used to hold items to be segregated by size, type, color, weight or the like, such as laundry, trash or the like, it is often a convenient savings of floor space if such containers can be stacked on each other. However, for storage, shipment, marketing / display and like purposes, it is desirable that these same containers have the ability to nest within each other in a space conservation effort.[0003]Many varieties of such nestable, yet stackable, containers are known in the art. Most...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/032B65D21/02
CPCA47B87/0215D06F95/002A47B87/0292
Inventor XZOMENIA, NKOLIKA
Owner XZOMENIA NKOLIKA