Modular shipping unit and system
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1. A modular shipping system, comprising:
- a plurality of modular support members, each configured to support at least one item thereon; and
at least one upstanding frame having a plurality of receiving areas configured to receive and support a respective one of the plurality of modular support members therein, the frame further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to a similar frame positioned adjacent thereto, thereby providing an interlocked modular shipping unit of a plurality of frames;
wherein the modular support member, the frame, the modular shipping unit or any combination thereof is configured to be disassembled or collapsed.
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Abstract
A modular shipping system including a plurality of modular support members for supporting at least one item thereon. The system includes at least one upstanding frame having a plurality of receiving areas for receiving and supporting respective one of the modular support members therein. The frame includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the frame to a similar frame positioned adjacent thereto, thereby providing an interlock modular shipping unit of a plurality of frames. The modular support member, the frame and/or the modular shipping unit can be dissassembled or collapsed. A modular support member and a frame are also disclosed.
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1. A modular shipping system, comprising:
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a plurality of modular support members, each configured to support at least one item thereon; and
at least one upstanding frame having a plurality of receiving areas configured to receive and support a respective one of the plurality of modular support members therein, the frame further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to a similar frame positioned adjacent thereto, thereby providing an interlocked modular shipping unit of a plurality of frames;
wherein the modular support member, the frame, the modular shipping unit or any combination thereof is configured to be disassembled or collapsed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A modular support member, comprising:
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a substantially planar base member having an attachment structure positioned along a perimeter area thereof;
a plurality of side frame members having an attachment structure positioned along a bottom edge thereof, with the attachment structure of the side frame members configured to interact with the attachment structure of a respective perimeter area of the base member, thereby providing an upstanding frame attached to the base member;
a top frame member having an attachment structure positioned along at least one edge thereof configured for attachment to an upper edge of at least one of the side frame members; and
a plurality of removable panels, each configured to engage with a respective side frame member and the top frame member, thereby forming an enclosed housing with side walls and a top wall;
wherein at least one item is positionable within an interior area of the enclosed housing; and
wherein the modular support member is disassemblable by removing the panels and disengaging the attachment structures of the side frame members, the top frame member and the base member.
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25. A frame for housing a plurality of modular support members therein, the frame comprising:
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a plurality of receiving areas configured to receive and support a respective one of the plurality of modular support members therein; and
an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to a similar frame positioned adjacent thereto, thereby providing an interlocked modular shipping unit;
wherein the frame is collapsible by folding portions of the frame into contact with one another.
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26. A modular shipping system, comprising:
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a plurality of modular support members comprising a disassemblable enclosed housing each configured to support at least one item therein, wherein at least one of side walls and a top wall of the enclosed housing includes a removable panel; and
a plurality of upstanding frames, each having a plurality of receiving areas configured to receive and support a respective one of the plurality of modular support members therein, with each frame further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to attach the frame to a similar frame positioned adjacent thereto, thereby providing an interlocked modular shipping unit of a plurality of frames;
wherein each modular support member includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the modular support member into a respective receiving area of the frame and prevent withdrawal of the support member without unlocking of the locking mechanism.
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