Plyometric Box Stacking Ribs Curvature Wedging

The patent applies curvature by rounding the top corners of the box and creating curved stacking ribs with fillets. The rounded top corners prevent sharp edges from creating wedging points, while the curved stacking ribs with fillets (rounded transitions) allow smooth contact surfaces that reduce friction and prevent boxes from becoming stuck together during stacking and unstacking operations.

The patent implements local quality by adding stacking ribs only at specific locations on the box sides, rather than making the entire surface curved or modified. The stacking ribs are positioned at corners and edges where contact occurs during stacking, providing localized functionality to prevent wedging while maintaining the overall simplicity of the box design.

The patent segments the stacking function by adding discrete stacking ribs at specific locations (corners and edges) rather than modifying the entire box structure. This segmentation allows the stacking functionality to be distributed across multiple simple elements, reducing overall structural complexity while achieving the goal of easy separation.

The stacking ribs incorporate fillets (rounded transitions) at their bases where they meet the box sides. This curvature creates smooth contact surfaces that prevent stress concentration and reduce friction, enabling easy separation without requiring complex mechanical features or additional components.