Stackable box

Abstract

The invention relates to a stackable box with an inverted truncated pyramid shape, comprising a box body (1), with a base and respective walls (2), with the upper part open, and respective foldable flaps (3) on the upper part of at least a pair of facing walls (2), the flaps (3) being arranged horizontally on the inside of the box (1A) in a first position, and outside the vertical projection of the body of the box (1) in a second position. The connection of the flap (3) to the respective wall (2) thereof can be carried out by means of a hinge (4) or a thin strip (5). The flaps (3) can have respective tabs for locking onto the walls (2) adjacent to the wall supporting the flap (3).

Description

FIELD OF THE ART[0001]The present invention relates to a stackable box for a variety of products, primarily fresh food (vegetables, breads, fruits, fish, etc.), which can be fitted into other similar boxes when it is empty.STATE OF THE ART[0002]Rectangular boxes made of plastic material and without a top lid used for loading fresh food such as vegetables, fish, etc. are known in the state of the art. To that end, there are arranged on a side of the loading point, filled, and transported to the next location, usually a logistics center, a food market, etc. Once empty, they must return to the starting location to initiate the cycle again.[0003]These empty boxes must be able to be piled up with minimum space. To that end, asymmetrical boxes have been developed, such that when the upper box has the same orientation as the lower box, it is introduced therein, reducing the total volume, but when it is rotated, it is supported on the upper part thereof, which allows arranging boxes that ar...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a stackable box made up of a box body with foldable flaps on the upper part. These flaps can be opened or closed to control the size of the opening of the box. The flaps are positioned in a way that they don't increase the space needed for the box when opened. The box body is angled and has a specific thickness. The flaps are designed with protrusions and notches that match with those on the base of the box body to securely fit together. The flaps can also have ribs to increase their strength or help with the packaging of the product.

Problems solved by technology

Specifically, the flaps project from the sides when the box is open, increasing the space used in the transport thereof, and causing the most fragile part of the box to be arranged in a cantilever manner.

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