Patent ID: 8919589
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A bulk bin including: a sub-structure that is configured to receive forktines of lifting machinery for moving the bulk bin; a collapsible upper assembly that is supported on the sub-structure, and a bag attached to the upper assembly with an entrance of the bag in an upwardly facing orientation for filling, and the upper assembly has a plurality of collapsible posts, each post having at least two members that are interconnected in a way that allows relative movement between the members, and in turn allows the upper assembly to be moved between, i) a collapsed orientation to facilitate transportation of the bulk bin in a space saving manner while the bag remains attached to the upper assembly, and ii) an erected orientation for loading the bag; and a pair of lids pivotally mounted to the upper assembly that are moveable to open and close the entrance to the bag, and the lids have a stiffness that allows the lids to be seated against the upper assembly when closed and span self supportingly over the entrance of the bag; wherein the upper assembly includes a support surface on which another bulk bin can be seated when an upper bin is stacked on top of a lower bin, and the support surface and upper assembly of the lower bulk bin can support the weight of the upper bulk bin, and the lids of the lower bulk bin can be prevented from opening by the lids engaging the upper bin.