Multi-function storage bin

a multi-functional, storage bin technology, applied in the field of storage bins, can solve the problem of preventing the removal of the foot of the second storage bin by the tab

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-16
TRITON PROD
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[0021]In an embodiment of the storage bin, the tab extends from the lower front e

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One or more channels in each side wall have a point of entry and a tab partially blocking a portion of at least one oh the

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[0056]In the following description, with reference to the drawings, like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. It will be appreciated that the drawings are not necessarily to scale. Certain terminology is used herein to describe the different embodiments of the invention. Such terminology is used only for convenience when referring to the figures. For example, “vertically” or “horizontally” merely describe the configuration shown in the figures. The components can be oriented in any direction and the terminology should therefore be interpreted to include such variations.

[0057]FIGS. 1A-1D illustrate a multi-use storage bin 10. The storage bin 10 has two sides 11,12, each having a pair of upper channels 13 and a pair of lower channels 14. Each upper channel 13 has a point of entry 15 that is partially blocked by a tab 16. Similarly, the each of the lower channels 14 have a point of entry 17 that also is partially blocked by a tab 18. A pair of feet 20 are d...

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A storage bin having two side walls, each having an upper channel and a lower channel. The upper and lower channels have a point of entry that is partially blocked by a tab. The storage bin also has a pair of feet, which are insertable into the upper channels to stack the bins, or the lower channels to nest the bins. The tabs partially block the points of entry and act as a barrier to inhibit removal of the feet from the channels. Removal of the feet from the channels generally requires a vertical force to lift the feet over the tab and a horizontal force to slide the feet out of the channel. The channel and tab configuration therefore reduces the risk that the bins will fall into one another, tip over and separate or crack from placing unnecessary stress on the side walls of the bin when inserting and removing the feet from the channel. These as well as other features of the storage bin, are described more fully below.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 020,282 filed Jan. 10, 2008, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to storage bins and, more particularly, to multi-function storage bins that can be interlocked with one another when the bins are stacked on top of one another or nested together.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0003]Storage bins or containers are used to store loose objects such as screws, nuts, bolts, nails, pegs, etc. Storage bins may be hung from or mounted to a perforated support panel or perf-board. Storage bins also may be stacked on top of one another or nested together.[0004]Known storage bins of one type generally have two side walls separated by front, back and bottom surfaces. The top edges of the side walls typically include a ledge and the bottoms of the side walls include feet. Several bins can be stacked ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/032B65D85/62
CPCB65D21/048A47B87/0269
Inventor ACCUARDI, RONALD DAVID
Owner TRITON PROD
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