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Collapsible container

  • US 4,388,995 A
  • Filed: 06/08/1981
  • Issued: 06/21/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A container able to be moved from a raised position to a folded position and comprising:

  • a base;

    a roof spaced apart from the base;

    a plurality of first members pivotally attached to the base and extending upwardly when the container is raised;

    a plurality of second members pivotally attached at one end to the roof and each pivotally attached at its other end to a first member;

    upper side panels each extending between the roof and a pair of second members;

    a cam pivotally mounted within each first and second member;

    rods extending from each cam towards the roof and base respectively;

    locking means attached to each rod and extendable to engage each pivotal joint whereby pivoting of the joint is prevented; and

    rotation of the cam retracting the locking means so that they do not engage the pivotal joint whereby the joints are free to pivot.

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