Patent ID: 7178311
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for storing and transporting products comprising the steps of: injection molding foldable containers from plastic, said containers being in one piece with integrated hinges, wherein the containers are provided with a tray-shaped bottom with upright edges, two end walls and side walls, wherein the bottom comprises four upwardly extending edges from a bottom plate, wherein the end walls are at least substantially foldable within the bottom between said edges, and the side walls are substantially foldable over the end walls, wherein the end walls are each integrally connected to said bottom by a respective lip provided at the outside of said bottom, each of said lips being respectively connected to an outside surface of one of said upwardly extending edges of said bottom; folding said containers whereby said two end walls of the container are folded within the bottom between the edges, and whereby the side walls of the container are folded over the end walls; filling the foldable containers with products at a filling location; transporting the filled containers to a position of use; emptying and collapsing the foldable containers after use; and returning the containers, in collapsed condition to the filling location, wherein the containers are cleaned and are reused.