Patent ID: 9033171
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A foldable crate comprises: (a) a base platform, said base platform comprising: (b) a pair of longitudinal sidewalls, each one of said longitudinal sidewalls comprises at least one structural element, configured to form a hinged connection with said at least one structural element, disposed adjacently to said longitudinal portion of said base platform; (c) a pair of flanking sidewalls, each one of said flanking sidewalls comprises: (d) a pair of locking mechanisms disposed inside flanking sidewalls, each of said locking mechanisms comprises: wherein said sinusoidally shaped driving extensions, which embody a shape of an essentially complete sinusoidal cycle, are positioned horizontally, in the direction of translation of said locking elements, wherein upon forceful elevation of said actuator in an upward direction, said sinusoidally shaped driving extensions are compressed and extended in lengths, whereby said locking elements are retracted into said channels, allowing folding said crate; wherein upon release of said forceful elevation, said sinusoidally shaped driving extensions are released and contracted in lengths and said locking elements are consequently protracted from said channels in said flanking sidewalls, into said longitudinal sidewalls; thereby locking said crate assembled.