Collapsible container
First Claim
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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Abstract
A container able to be moved from a raised position to a folded position. The container has a base and a roof spaced. First members are pivotally attached to the base and extend upwardly when the container is raised. Second members are pivotally attached at one end to the roof and each pivotally attached at its other end to a first member. Upper side panels extend between the roof and a pair of second members. Lower side panels extend between the base and a pair of first members. Reciprocable locking members can move from a first position at which they lock the first and second members in the raised position to a second position in which they allow pivoting of the first and second members. The locking members may be moved as required.
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10 Claims
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1. A container able to be moved from a raised position to a folded position and comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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