Patent ID: 6149004
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container assembly which utilizes interchangeable trays for shipping goods, said assembly comprising:a plurality of containers including a first container and a second container;said first container including a first tray, a second tray and a first shroud, said first shroud located between said first tray and said second tray;said second container including a second shroud and a third tray, said second container stacked on top of said first container and said second shroud located between said third tray and said second tray; andeach of said trays having an identical shape and including first and second opposing surfaces having first and second locating features respectively for retaining said shrouds, said first locating feature comprising a raised peripheral rim extending from said first surface and an outer wall mounted on said raised peripheral rim, with said shroud disposed within said outer wall and adjacent to said outer wall, said outer wall further including a plurality of inwardly projecting ribs in abutting relationship to said shroud for retaining said shroud, said ribs having a ramped portion for guiding said shroud within said outer wall, said first shroud retained by said first locating feature of said first tray and said second locating feature of said second tray, said second shroud retained by said first locating feature of said second tray and either of said first and said second locating feature of said third tray.