Abstract A moulded container, particularly for the packaging of frangible articles, such as eggs. The container is characterized by a covered tray having a plurality of cup-shaped cells formed therein, each receiving one of a number of similar articles, which may vary slightly in size and contour, but each having a transverse cross-section which is essentially circular. The cells in a longitudinal row are separated by vertical webs extending transversely of the long dimension of the carton. The longitudinal rows of eggs are effectively separated from each other by a detachable longitudinal partition divider located in position by structure at the tray deck, the divider extending upward from the plane of the tray deck and in contact with the underside of the cover, which is hinged to a tray side. The vertical partition divider is so positioned to give good stacking strength to the loaded container to protect the tops of the eggs, and is readily removable to facilitate removal of the individual eggs as needed.
In a container formed from mouldable material: a. a tray having a top deck extending in a generally horizontal plane; b. a plurality of similar, generally cup-shaped cells extending downward from said deck and arranged in a pair of side-by-side longitudinal rows, each of said cells being adapted to receive one of a number of similar frangible articles such as eggs, and being generally circular in transverse cross-section; c. a cover including a cover panel with hinge means for connecting said cover to said tray; d. generally vertical webs extending laterally between the cells of a longitudinal row to separate the eggs of such row; e. a vertical removable partition extending lengthwise of said tray and between said longitudinal rows; f. means on said deck for removably retaining said partition in position between said longitudinal rows to separate the eggs of one longitudinal row from the eggs of another longitudinal row; g. means on the inner side of said cover panel for removably retaining said partition in position; h. said partition being in bearing contact with said first mentioned deck and said cover panel to provide good stacking strength of said container when loaded, and being readily removable to facilitate removal of articles from said cells and nesting of the empty carton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
In a container formed from mouldable material: a. a tray having a top deck extending in a generally horizontal plane; b. a plurality of similar, generally cup-shaped cells extending downward from said deck and arranged in a pair of side-by-side longitudinal rows, each of said cells being adapted to receive one of a number of similar frangible articles such as eggs, and being generally circular in transverse cross-section; c. a cover including a cover panel with hinge means for connecting said cover to said tray; d. generally vertical webs extending laterally between the cells of a longitudinal row to separate the eggs of such row; e. a vertical removable partition extending lengthwise of said tray and between said longitudinal rows; f. means on said deck for removably retaining said partition in position between said longitudinal rows to separate the eggs of one longitudinal row from the eggs of another longitudinal row; g. means on the inner side of said cover panel for removably retaining said partition in position; h. said partition being in bearing contact with said first mentioned deck and said cover panel to provide good stacking strength of said container when loaded, and being readily removable to facilitate removal of articles from said cells and nesting of the empty carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said retainer means includes a slotted transversely boss disposed at each end of said deck for retaining said partition in position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the means on the inner side of said cover panel is provided with spaced retainer members extending down from said cover panel and holding said partition therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein the means on the inner side of said cover panel comprises a slot to receive a locking lug on said partition extenDing through said slot.