Patent Publication Number: US-2019193909-A1

Title: Clam suspension

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     Various embodiments of the present invention relate to frames useful in packaging assemblies for supporting a product in a box, and to the packaging assemblies incorporating those frames, for example, packaging assemblies used to protect a packaged product during shipment by supporting the product within a box. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Protective packaging structures may be used to help protect a product during transport, for example, from physical shock, dust, and other contaminants. For example, a product may be enclosed in a box with additional packing materials (e.g., crumpled paper, air-filled plastic cushions, molded foam) to restrain the product movement inside the box and to cushion the product. 
     One type of packaging assembly is known as “suspension packaging.” In typical suspension packaging, the packaged product is suspended between two flexible sheets each attached to opposing rigid frames sized to fit within a corresponding box. Another type of packaging assembly is known as retention packaging. In typical retention packaging, a product is retained between a flexible sheet and a rigid backing frame to which the flexible sheet is attached. Examples of retention and suspension packaging are described in more detail in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,852,743; 4,923,065; 5,071,009; 5,287,968; 5,388,701; 5,678,695; 5,893,462; 6,010,006; 6,148,590; 6,148,591; 6,289,655; 6,302,274; and 6,311,844, each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. 
     While existing suspension structures provide a level of protection for the packaged object, there is room for improvement, for example, by enhancing the protective qualities and/or reducing the cost of the structure. 
     SUMMARY 
     Generally, some embodiments provided herein include frames, packaging assemblies, and associated methods for supporting an object. In some embodiments, a frame may be provided that may include a first panel defining a first distal end and a first base end. The first distal end may be spaced from the first base end. The frame may include a second panel defining a second distal end and a second base end. The second distal end may be spaced from the second base end. The frame may include at least one pivot axis pivotally connecting the first base end of the first panel and the second base end of the second panel, such that the first panel and the second panel may be configured to rotate relative to one another about the at least one pivot axis. In some embodiments, a flexible support may extend between the first distal end and the second distal end. The first distal end may be configured to move relative to the second distal end. At least one of the first distal end of the first panel and the second distal end of the second panel may be configured to pivot towards an opposing one of the second distal end of the second panel or the first distal end of the first panel in response to application of a force from an object to the flexible support at least partially towards the first base end and the second base end. 
     In some embodiments, the first distal end may be configured to pivot towards the second distal end in response to the application of the force to the flexible support, and the second distal end may be configured to pivot towards the first distal end in response to the application of the force to the flexible support. 
     At least one of the first panel and the second panel may be configured to engage the object, such that at least a portion of the frame may be configured to apply a lateral force to the object when the force is applied. The first panel and the second panel may be configured to engage the object therebetween, such that the frame may be configured to apply lateral forces to the object when the force is applied. 
     In some embodiments, when the force is not applied to the flexible support, the first wall section may be substantially parallel to the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel may further include a first wall section extending between the first distal end and the first base end. The first panel may further include a first flap connected to the first wall section at the first distal end by a first fold line. The second panel may include a second wall section extending between the second distal end and the second base end. The second panel may further include a second flap connected to the second wall section at the second distal end via a second fold line. In some embodiments, the first flap and the second flap may extend at least partially towards each other. The flexible support may be disposed adjacent the first flap and the second flap, and the first flap and the second flap may be configured to be disposed on an opposite side of the flexible support from the object. 
     In some embodiments, the first flap may be connected to the second flap, and the flexible support may comprise the first flap and the second flap. In some embodiments, the first flap may be connected to the second flap via a center fold line. The first flap may be attached to the second flap. 
     In some embodiments, the frame may include a flap connector. The flap connector may be generally planar. In some embodiments, the flap connector may be connected to the first flap at a first center fold line. The flap connector may be connected to the second flap at a second center fold line, such that the flap connector may pivotally connect the first flap and the second flap. 
     In some embodiments, the frame may include a flexible sheet of material connecting the first flap and the second flap. The flexible sheet of material may be configured to be disposed between the object and each of the first flap and the second flap. In some embodiments, each of the first flap and the second flap may be configured to be disposed between the object and the flexible sheet of material. 
     The flexible support may include a flexible film extending between the first distal end and the second distal end. 
     In some embodiments, the flexible support may be attached to the first distal end of the first panel. The flexible support may be attached to the second distal end of the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the flexible support may include a flexible sheet of material. The flexible sheet of material may be at least partially made of polyurethane. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel may further include a first wall section extending between the first distal end and the first base end. The second panel may further include a second wall section extending between the second distal end and the second base end. The first wall section may define an inner surface oriented towards the second panel, and the first wall section may define an outer surface oriented away from the second panel. The flexible support may be attached to the outer surface of the first wall section. In some embodiments, the second wall section may define an inner surface oriented towards the first panel, and the second wall section may define an outer surface oriented away from the first panel. The flexible support may be attached to the outer surface of the second wall section. 
     At least one of the first panel or the second panel may be made of at least one layer of cellulosic-based material. The at least one of the first panel or the second panel may be made of a plurality of layers of cellulosic-based material. 
     In some embodiments, the at least one pivot axis may comprise a common pivot axis connecting the first panel and the second panel, such that each of the first panel and the second panel may be configured to pivot with respect to one another about the common pivot axis. In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be integrally connected, and at least one fold line may be disposed between the first panel and the second panel on the common pivot axis. 
     The first panel may further include a first wall section extending between the first distal end and the first base end, and may include a first hinge section extending from an inner surface of the first wall section at least partially perpendicular to the inner surface of the first wall section. The inner surface of the first wall section may extend between the first distal end and the first base end of the first wall section. The first hinge section may be disposed at least partially on the common pivot axis. 
     The second panel may further include a second wall section extending between the second distal end and the second base end, and may include a second hinge section extending from an inner surface of the second wall section at least partially perpendicular to the inner surface of the second wall section. The inner surface of the second wall section may extend between the second distal end and the second base end of the second wall section, and the second hinge section may be disposed at least partially on the common pivot axis. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be integrally connected at an intersection of the first hinge section and second hinge section. At least one fold line may be disposed at the intersection of the first hinge section and the second hinge section on the common pivot axis. The first hinge section and the second hinge section may define a taper such that a height of the first hinge section and a height of the second hinge section decrease towards the at least one fold line, such that the at least one fold line may define the narrowest point of the first hinge section and the second hinge section. 
     The first hinge section may be disposed at a first lateral edge of the first wall section. The first lateral edge may be defined between the first distal end and the first base end, generally perpendicular to the first distal end and the first base end. The first panel may further include a third hinge section extending from the inner surface of the first wall section at least partially perpendicular to the inner surface of the first wall section. The third hinge section may be disposed at least partially on the common pivot axis. The third hinge section may be disposed at a third lateral edge of the first wall section, the third lateral edge being disposed opposite the first lateral edge, and the third lateral edge may be defined between the first distal end and the first base end, generally perpendicular to the first distal end and the first base end. 
     In some embodiments, the at least one pivot axis may include a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis. The first base end may be disposed at least partially on the first pivot axis, and the second base end may be disposed at least partially on the second pivot axis. In some embodiments, the frame may include a base section connecting the first base end of the first panel and the second base end of the second panel. At least a portion of the first panel and the base section may be integrally connected. At least one first fold line may be disposed between the first end of the first panel and the base section, and the at least one first fold line may be disposed on the first pivot axis. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second panel and the base section may be integrally connected. At least one second fold line may be disposed between the second panel and the base section, and the at least one second fold line may be disposed on the second pivot axis. 
     At least one of the first panel and the second panel may be attached to the base section. The at least one of the first panel and the second panel may be attached to the base section via one or more tabs. The at least one of the first panel and the second panel may be attached to the base section via an adhesive. 
     In some embodiments, the base section may further include a central portion and a first upright portion. The first upright portion may extend from the central portion of the base section, and the first panel may be connected to the first upright portion of the base section. The base section may further include a second upright portion opposing the first upright portion. The second upright portion may extend from the central portion of the base section, and the second panel may be connected to the second upright portion of the base section. 
     In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first panel may be disposed flat against at least a portion of the first upright portion of the base section. The frame may further include at least one tab extending from the first base end, and the first panel may be configured to engage the first upright portion via the at least one tab. 
     In some embodiments, the first upright portion may define at least one slot at a junction of the first upright portion and the center portion of the base section, and the at least one tab may be configured to engage the at least one slot. The at least the portion of the first wall section may be disposed on an opposite side of the first upright portion relative to the second panel. The first upright portion of the base section may be configured to apply an outward force to the first panel in a direction opposite the second panel. The at least the portion of the first wall section may be disposed on a same side of the first upper portion relative to the second panel. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel may be attached to an inside of the first upright portion. The inside of the first upright portion may be disposed on a same side of the first upright portion as the second panel. The first wall section may be attached to the inside of the first upright portion. The first panel may further include a first fold line at a first base end. The first panel may further include a first wall section extending between the first distal end and the first base end. The first panel may further include an attachment flap extending from the first fold line opposite the first wall section, and the attachment flap may be attached to the first upright portion of the base section. 
     The first panel may be integral with the first upright portion. The attachment flap may further define a second fold line opposite the first fold line, and the attachment flap may be integral with the first upright portion such that the first upright portion may be connected to the attachment flap via the second fold line. 
     The first panel may be attached to the first upright portion proximate a base end of the first upright portion, and the base end of the first upright portion may be disposed adjacent the center portion. The first panel may be attached to the first upright portion proximate a distal end of the first upright portion, and the distal end of the first upright portion may be disposed opposite a junction between the first upright portion and the center portion. The first panel may be integral with the first upright portion. 
     The first panel may define a first pivot distance between the first distal end and the first pivot axis. The second panel may define a second pivot distance between the second distal end and the second pivot axis, and a sum of the first pivot distance and the second pivot distance may be greater than a distance between the first pivot axis and the second pivot axis. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be disposed in a first support section. In such embodiments, the frame may further include a second support section that may include a third panel defining a third distal end and a third base end. The third distal end may be spaced from the third base end. The second support section may include a fourth panel defining a fourth distal end and a fourth base end. The fourth distal end may be spaced from the fourth base end. At least one second support pivot axis may pivotally connect the third base end of the third panel and the fourth base end of the fourth panel, such that the third panel and the fourth panel may be configured to rotate relative to one another about the at least one second support pivot axis. The second support section may include a second flexible support extending between the third distal end and the fourth distal end. The third distal end may be configured to move relative to the fourth distal end. At least one of the third distal end of the third panel and the fourth distal end of the fourth panel may be configured to pivot towards an opposing one of the fourth distal end of the fourth panel or the third distal end of the third panel in response to application of a force from the object to the second flexible support at least partially towards the third base end and the fourth base end. The first support section may be connected to the second support section. The first support section and the second support section may be configured to cooperate to support the object. 
     In some embodiments, the first panel and the third panel may be configured to engage a first side of the object, and the second panel and the fourth panel may be configured to engage a second side of the object opposite the first side of the object. 
     The first support section may be pivotally connected to the second support section, such that the first support section and the second support section are configured to rotate relative to one another. The first support section and the second support section may be configured to pivot generally perpendicular to the at least one pivot axis and the at least one second support pivot axis. In a first orientation, the at least one axis of the first support section may be disposed generally perpendicular to the at least one second support axis of the second support section, such that the first support section may be configured to engage a first edge of the object and the second support section may be configured to engage a second edge of the object. In a second orientation, the at least one axis of the first support section may be disposed parallel to the at least one second support axis of the second support section, such that both the first support section and the second support section may be configured to engage a same edge of the object. The first support section and the second support section may be integrally connected. 
     In some embodiments, the frame may include a connector attached to the first support section and the second support section, such that the connector may be configured to connect the first support section and the second support section. 
     In some embodiments, the frame may include a base section. The first support section may be connected to the base section, and the second support section may be connected to the base section. The base section may define a fold line between the first support section and the second support section, such that the first support section and the second support section may be pivotally connected via the fold line. 
     In some embodiments, the flexible support is configured to engage a flat-screen television, such that the frame is configured to support at least one side edge of the flat screen television. 
     Some embodiments of the frame may include a fifth panel defining a fifth distal end and a fifth base end. The fifth distal end may be spaced from the fifth base end. The frame may include sixth panel defining a sixth distal end and a sixth base end. The sixth distal end may be spaced from the sixth base end. At least one additional pivot axis may pivotally connect the fifth base end of the fifth panel and the sixth base end of the second panel, such that the fifth panel and the sixth panel may be configured to rotate relative to one another about the at least one additional pivot axis. The flexible support may extend between the fifth distal end and the second distal end. The fifth distal end may be configured to move relative to the sixth distal end. At least one of the fifth distal end of the fifth panel and the sixth distal end of the sixth panel may be configured to pivot towards an opposing one of the sixth distal end of the sixth panel or the fifth distal end of the fifth panel in response to application of the force from the object to the flexible support at least partially towards the fifth base end and the sixth base end. Each of the first panel, the second panel, the fifth panel, and the sixth panel may be configured to pivot relative to each other. The fifth panel and the sixth panel may extend between the first panel and the second panel, and the at least one pivot axis may be generally perpendicular to the at least one additional pivot axis. 
     In another embodiment, a packaging assembly for supporting an object may be provided. The packaging assembly may include a frame of any one of the frame embodiments detailed herein and in the claims for supporting an object. The packaging assembly may further include a box configured to enclose the frame and the object. The frame may be configured to be disposed between the object and at least one surface of the box. 
     In some embodiments of the packaging assembly, the box may define two opposing sides and four edges. The two opposing sides may define a larger surface area than the four edges. The frame may be disposed between the object and at least one of the four edges. At least a portion of the first panel may be disposed adjacent a first side of the two opposing sides, and at least a portion of the second panel may be disposed adjacent a second side of the two opposing sides. 
     The packaging assembly may further include a second frame. The second frame may be configured to be disposed between the object and at least one surface of the box. The second frame may be configured to be disposed between the object and a second surface of the box, and the frame may be configured to be disposed between the object and a first surface of the box. The second frame may be configured to be disposed between the object and the first surface of the box. The packaging assembly may further include a connector connecting the first frame and the second frame. In some embodiments, the flexible support may be configured to engage a flat-screen television, such that the frame is configured to support at least one side edge of the flat screen television. 
     In yet another embodiment, a packaging assembly for supporting an object may be provided. The packaging assembly may include a frame of any one of the frame embodiments detailed herein and in the claims supporting an object. The packaging assembly may further include a box enclosing the frame and the object. The frame may be disposed between the object and at least one surface of the box. 
     In another embodiment, a method of packaging an object may be provided. The method may include providing a box, and may include providing a frame of any one of the frame embodiments detailed herein and in the claims for supporting an object. The method may further include supporting an object with the frame so that the object applies a force to the flexible support to pivot at least one of the first distal end and the second distal end toward the other, and may include disposing the frame adjacent at least one surface of the box, such that the frame may be disposed between the at least one surface and a surface of the box. 
     Some embodiments of the method may further include providing a second frame, and may include disposing the second frame between the object and at least one surface of the box. 
     In some embodiments, disposing the second frame between the object and at least one surface of the box may include disposing the second frame between the object and a second surface of the box. Disposing the frame adjacent at least one surface of the box may include disposing the frame between the object and a first surface of the box. 
     Disposing the second frame between the object and at least one surface of the box may further include disposing the second frame between the object and the first surface of the box. 
     In some embodiments, the object may be a flat screen television, and the frame may be disposed between the at least one surface of the box and the flat screen television, such that the frame may be configured to support at least one side edge of the flat screen television. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  shows a perspective view of a frame in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 2  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  shows a perspective view of the frame of  FIG. 1  engaging an object in a box in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 4  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 5  shows a bottom view of the frame of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIGS. 6-12  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 13  shows a perspective view of another frame in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 14  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 13 ; 
         FIG. 15  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 13  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 16  shows a bottom view of the frame of  FIG. 13 ; 
         FIGS. 17-21  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 13 ; 
         FIG. 22  shows a perspective view of another frame in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 23  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIG. 24  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 22  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 25  shows a bottom view of the frame of  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIGS. 26-30  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 22 ; 
         FIG. 31  shows a perspective view of a frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 32  shows a perspective view of the frame of  FIG. 31  having a plurality of support sections in a perpendicular configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 33  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIG. 34  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 31  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 35A-35B  show two frames having a plurality of support sections in a perpendicular configuration supporting an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 36  shows a bottom view of the frame of  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIGS. 37-41  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 31 ; 
         FIGS. 42-43  show the frame of  FIG. 31  engaging a connector; 
         FIG. 44  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 45  shows a perspective view of the frame of  FIG. 44  having a plurality of support sections in a perpendicular configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 46  shows an inclined rear view of the frame of  FIG. 45 ; 
         FIG. 47  shows a bottom view of the frame of  FIG. 44 ; 
         FIGS. 48-52  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 44 ; 
         FIG. 53  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 54  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 53 ; 
         FIG. 55  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 53  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 56-57  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 53 ; 
         FIG. 58  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 59  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 58 ; 
         FIG. 60  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 58  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 61-62  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 58 ; 
         FIG. 63  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 64  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 63 ; 
         FIG. 65  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 63  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 66-67  show assembly views of the frame of  FIG. 63 ; 
         FIG. 68  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 69  shows a perspective view of a frame having a plurality of panels attached to a box in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 70  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 68 ; 
         FIG. 71  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 68  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 72-73  show assembly views of the frames of  FIGS. 68 and 69 ; 
         FIG. 74  shows a perspective view of another frame having a plurality of support sections in a parallel configuration in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 75  shows a perspective view of a frame having a plurality of panels attached to a box in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 76  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 74 ; 
         FIG. 77  shows a front view of the frame of  FIG. 74  engaging an object in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIGS. 78-79  show assembly views of the frames of  FIGS. 74 and 75 ; 
         FIGS. 80-81  show a perspective view of a frame having four panels positioned in a box in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 82  shows a front view of a frame having a flexible sheet of material connecting the flaps in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; 
         FIG. 83  shows a front view of a frame having a connector connecting the flaps in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein; and 
         FIG. 84  shows a front view of a frame having two flaps connected by a fold line in accordance with some embodiments detailed herein. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. For purposes of simplicity, like numerals may be used to refer to like, similar, or corresponding elements of the various drawings. The invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. The intention is to cover all modifications, combinations, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     In some instances, suspension and retention packaging systems require pre-loading to properly secure an object within the package. In particular, these systems may require a user or automated packaging apparatus to apply a force to the object and/or packaging system prior to securing the object in order to properly tension the system to protect the object. Moreover, these suspension and retention packaging systems may require precise alignment of the object in the system to provide the maximum protective effect. This additional alignment may increase the cost of packaging and slow automated packing systems. 
     Embodiments detailed herein include a frame and packaging assembly that may use the weight of an object being packaged to automatically center and hold the object within the packaging assembly. In various embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter, a frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ) may be provided that includes at least a first panel (e.g., any of first panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 , or  1002 ) and an opposing second panel (e.g., any of second panels  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 , or  1004 ) having a flexible support  10  attached therebetween. In some embodiments, more than two panels may be arranged to support the object from a plurality of sides. 
     Panels (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  104 ,  202 ,  204 ,  302 ,  304 ,  402 ,  404 ,  502 ,  504 ,  602 ,  604 ,  702 ,  704 ,  802 ,  804 ,  902 ,  904 ,  1002 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104 ), and any of the panels and frames of the various embodiments described herein, may comprise a substantially rigid, lightweight, foldable material, for example, any of the panels, or any of the portions of panels, described herein, may be formed of one or more of any of the following materials: cellulosic-based materials (e.g., cardboard, corrugated cardboard, paperboard), plastic, and compressed foam. For example, the panels may comprise corrugated cardboard, for example, any of single-wall B-flute, C-flute, and/or E-flute corrugated cardboard, B/C double-wall corrugated cardboard, and/or E/B double-wall corrugated cardboard. The panel, and any of the panels and frames of the various embodiments described herein, may have an average thickness of, for example, at most about, and/or at least about, any of the following thicknesses: 0.03, 0.06, 0.12, 0.18, 0.25, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 inches. 
     In some embodiments, the frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ) or any portion thereof (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  104 ,  202 ,  204 ,  302 ,  304 ,  402 ,  404 ,  502 ,  504 ,  602 ,  604 ,  702 ,  704 ,  802 ,  804 ,  902 ,  904 ,  1002 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104  and/or flexible support  10 ) may be made of a recyclable material. In contrast to traditional polystyrene packaging materials, such embodiments may require minimal storage space and may break down after use. 
     The first panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 , or  1002 ) and the second panel (e.g., any of panels  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 , or  1004 ) may be pivotally connected to one another, such that at least one of the first panel and the second panel pivots inwardly towards the other upon application of a force to the flexible support  10 . As used herein, the term “pivotally connected” may refer to integrally connected components, connected by a single piece of material, or attached components, which may include glued, adhered, taped or otherwise joined pieces of material. In use, the object  20  may be pressed (e.g., by force or under its own weight) against the flexible support  10  to cause the first panel and the second panel to cooperate to grasp and center the product (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 3, 4, 15, 24, 34, 35A, 35B, 55, 60, 65, 71, and 77 ). One or more of the frames may be used to retain the object  20  (e.g., a product for shipping) by positioning the frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ), abutting the object, in a box, such that the frame is at least partially disposed between the object and the box. In some embodiments detailed herein, the frame may include multiple support sections to engage one or more sides of the object  20  simultaneously. In some embodiments, at least four panels may be used in a square or rectangular configuration around four sides of the object to center the object in four directions. 
     As used herein, the term “center,” when used to refer to the position of the object  20 , does not require the object to be positioned in the mathematically precise center of a package (e.g., a box) and is meant to indicate that the object is within a moderate range of deviation from absolute center that is commonly acceptable as a level of accuracy for these terms within the packaging field. For example, in embodiments in which a single panel pivots towards an opposite, stationary panel, the resulting position of the object may be termed “center.” 
     A flexible support (e.g., flexible support  10  as shown in any of  FIG. 1, 13, 22, 31, 44, 53, 58, 63, 68, 74 , or  80 - 84 ) may span between at least the first panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  1101 , or  1102 ) and the second panel (e.g., any of panels  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 ,  1004 ,  1103 , or  1104 ). The object  20  may engage the flexible support  10  downwardly into the frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 ,  1100 ) to cause the first panel and the second panel to pivot inwardly towards one another, relative to one another. As used herein, the first panel and the second panel pivoting “relative” to one another allows either or both the first panel and second panel to physically move, so long as the panels are at least partially rotated with respect to each other. As also used herein, the term “downward” refers to the vertically downward direction shown in some embodiments having the flexible support  10  positioned at or proximate the top of the frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ); however, “downward” in this context will not change if the frame is repositioned, for example, to support a laterally left, right, front, or rear side of an object, or a top of the object instead. 
     The flexible support  10 , the first panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  1101 , or  1102 ), and the second panel (e.g., any of panels  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 ,  1004 ,  1103 , or  1104 ) may center the object  20  by using the inclined surfaces created by the flexible support  10  under the influence of the force from the object to direct the object towards the lowest point of the flexible support. Once a force from the weight of the object  20  is applied to the frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ), or a pushing force is applied, the first panel and the second panel may, either directly or indirectly, grip the object due to the inward force and rotation of the panels created by the interaction between the flexible support  10 , the panels, and the object  20 . Embodiments of the frame described herein may thereby center and maintain the object  20  for packaging. 
     One or more flaps (e.g., any of flaps  114 ,  214 ,  314 ,  414 ,  514 ,  614 ,  714 ,  814 ,  914 ,  1014 ,  1114 ,  1214 ,  1314 , or  1414 ) may extend from respective distal ends (e.g., any of first distal ends  110 ,  210 ,  310 ,  410 ,  510 ,  610 ,  710 ,  810 ,  910 ,  1010 ,  1109 , or  1110  or second distal ends  112 ,  212 ,  312 ,  412 ,  512 ,  612 ,  712 ,  812 ,  912 ,  1012 ,  1111 , or  1112 ) of the panels (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104 ). In some embodiments, the flaps may be pivotally connected to the respective distal ends via one or more fold lines (e.g., any of fold lines  116 ,  216 ,  316 ,  416 ,  516 ,  616 ,  716 ,  816 ,  916 , or  1016 ). The flaps may extend beneath the flexible support  10  such that the flaps at least partially engage and support the flexible support and the object  20  via the flexible support. In some embodiments, the panels may not include flaps. A “fold line” as used herein (and as depicted in the drawings as a broken line, for example as in  FIG. 6 ) represents a line along which a panel, frame, or other material may be creased, crimped, embossed, perforated, scored, or otherwise weakened so as to enhance the foldability of the panel, frame, or other material along the fold line. 
     In some embodiments, a distance between the pivot axis and the distal end of a panel (e.g., any of first distal ends  110 ,  210 ,  310 ,  410 ,  510 ,  610 ,  710 ,  810 ,  910 ,  1010 ,  1109 , or  1110  and second distal ends  112 ,  212 ,  312 ,  412 ,  512 ,  612 ,  712 ,  812 ,  912 ,  1012 ,  1111 , or  1112 ) may define a pivot distance of the respective panel. The pivot distance may be generally the same between the first panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  1101 , or  1102 ) and the second panel (e.g., any of panels  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 ,  1004 ,  1103 , or  1104 ). In some embodiments, the panels may define different pivot distances. 
     In some embodiments, the distal ends (e.g., any of first distal ends  110 ,  210 ,  310 ,  410 ,  510 ,  610 ,  710 ,  810 ,  910 ,  1010 ,  1109 , or  1110  or second distal ends  112 ,  212 ,  312 ,  412 ,  512 ,  612 ,  712 ,  812 ,  912 ,  1012 ,  1111 , or  1112 ) of the panels (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  202 ,  302 ,  402 ,  502 ,  602 ,  702 ,  802 ,  902 ,  1002 ,  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404 ,  504 ,  604 ,  704 ,  804 ,  904 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104 ) may be defined at an uppermost distal end of the respective wall sections (e.g., any of wall sections  106 ,  108 ,  206 ,  208 ,  306 ,  308 ,  406 ,  408 ,  506 ,  508 ,  606 ,  608 ,  706 ,  708 ,  806 ,  808 ,  906 ,  908 ,  1006 ,  1008 ,  1105 ,  1106 ,  1107 , or  1108 ) of the panels. The distal ends may be spaced from corresponding base ends (e.g., any of first base ends  124 ,  224 ,  324 ,  424 ,  524 ,  624 ,  724 ,  824 ,  924 , or  1024  or any of second base ends  126 ,  226 ,  326 ,  426 ,  526 ,  626 ,  726 ,  826 ,  926 , or  1026 ). As used herein, the term “spaced” may be used to describe features that are separated from one another by more than a de minimis amount. 
     As used herein, the term “generally” when used in conjunction with terms such as “parallel” or “perpendicular” or “coplanar” is meant to indicate that the parallel or perpendicular or coplanar orientation does not require mathematical precision, but rather indicates a moderate range of deviation from absolute parallel or perpendicular or coplanar that is commonly acceptable as a level of accuracy for these terms within the container-folding field. As used herein, the terms “distal end” and “base end” refer generally to the respective end regions of the described components but does not require the mathematically precise “end point” of the component. 
     The frame (e.g., any of frame embodiments  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ) may be positioned in a box (e.g., box  30  shown in  FIG. 3  or other shipping or storage container). The frame may be disposed between the object  20  and one or more sides of the box  30  to support the object within the box. In some embodiments, frames may be positioned circumferentially along at least four sides of the object  20  (e.g., a top, bottom, and laterally left and right sides), such that the frames support the object within a plane. In such embodiments, the centering function of the frames may maintain the remaining sides (e.g., a front and rear side) of the object  20  parallel to the plane in a spaced relationship with the surfaces of the box (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 3, 35A, and 35B ) to protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. In such embodiments, rectangular-prism-shaped objects (e.g., flat screen televisions or other objects having two sides with a substantially greater surface area than the remaining sides) may be supported on their respectively narrow edges without requiring separate, large cushioning devices on their larger faces. 
     Reference will now be made to several example embodiments of the frame. Although specific features may be described in connection with one or more embodiments, these features are disclosed for example purposes as describing all that they would reasonably convey to a person of ordinary skill in the art. One or more features of any embodiment described herein may be applied in a corresponding manner to any other embodiment. 
     First Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  100  having a first panel  102  and a second panel  104 . The first panel  102  may include a first wall section  106 , and the first panel may define a first distal end  110  and a first base end  124 . The second panel  104  may include a second wall section  108 , and the first panel may define a second distal end  112  and a second base end  126 . The first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108  may be hollow (e.g., include one or more voids between the inner and outer surfaces (e.g., inner surface  154  and outer surface  156  of the wall sections  106 ,  108  shown in  FIG. 5 ). As described herein, the wall sections (e.g., any of wall sections  106 ,  108 ,  206 ,  208 ,  306 ,  308 ,  406 ,  408 ,  506 ,  508 ,  606 ,  608 ,  706 ,  708 ,  806 ,  808 ,  906 ,  908 ,  1006 ,  1008 ,  1105 ,  1106 ,  1107 , or  1108 ) may include voids between their respective inner and outer surfaces, may include no void between surfaces, or may define a single piece or multiple pieces of material having an inner and outer surface. 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  106  may include a first hinge section  128  extending therefrom. The second wall section  108  may additionally or alternatively include a second hinge section  130  extending therefrom. The hinge sections  128 ,  130  may extend from the respective first wall section  106  and second wall section  108  towards the opposite panel. For example, with continued reference to  FIG. 1 , the first hinge section  128  may extend from the first wall section  106  on a same side of the first panel  102  as the inner surface  154  (shown in  FIG. 5 ), and may extend towards the second panel  104 , such that the first hinge section is generally perpendicular to the inner surface of the first wall section. Similarly, the second hinge section  130  may extend from the second wall section  108  on a same side of the second panel  104  as the inner surface  154 , and may extend towards the first panel  102 , such that the second hinge section is generally perpendicular to the inner surface of the second wall section. 
     The first hinge section  128  may connect with the second hinge section  130  to define a hinge  131  of the frame  100 . In some embodiments, the first hinge section or the second hinge section may extend to the respective, opposing wall section, such that the hinge is defined by only the first hinge section or the second hinge section. The hinge  131  may pivot about a pivot axis  118 , such that the first panel  102  and/or the second panel  104  are configured to pivot about the pivot axis  118  relative to each other. In such embodiments, the first panel  102  and the second panel  104  may pivot about a common pivot axis (e.g., pivot axis  118 ). The fold line  132  may be disposed between the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130 . 
     In some embodiments, the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130  may be integrally connected (e.g., such that the fold line  132  is part of a continuous piece of material connecting the hinge sections), such that the first panel  102  and the second panel  104  may be integrally connected. Additionally or alternatively, the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130  may be attached to one another (e.g., via an adhesive or other bonding material or device). 
     In some embodiments, the hinge  131  may include a taper  158  having a narrowest section at the fold line  132  to allow the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130  to pivot about the fold line while remaining generally rigid elsewhere. The taper  158  may increase the range of motion of the hinge  131 , by reducing binding of the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130 . With reference to  FIG. 1 , the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130  may include an outer frame member  184  and an inner frame member  186  at least partially connected by a base frame member  188  of the hinge  131 . The fold line  132  may be disposed on the base frame member  188  spanning the outer frame member  184  and the inner frame member  186 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the frame  100  may include multiple hinges  131  spaced along a length of the frame between the first panel  102  and the second panel  104 . In some embodiments, at least one hinge  131  may be positioned at a lateral edge  160  of the first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108 . In some further embodiments, a hinge  131  may be disposed at each lateral edge  160  of the first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108 . Additionally or alternatively, one or more hinges may be positioned between the lateral edges  160 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 1-4 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the first distal end  110  of the first panel  102  and the second distal end  112  of the second wall panel  104 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  102  and the second panel  104 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  102  and/or the second panel  104  via one or more adhesive strips  162  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). The adhesive strips  162  may continue from the respective first distal end  110  or second distal end  112  to surfaces of the respective hinges  131  adjacent the lateral edges  160  of the first wall section  108  or the second wall section  110 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may extend along only the first distal end  110  and/or the second distal end  112 . In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall sections, or may attach to or include the flaps. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 3-4 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  100 , with the first panel  102  and the second panel  104  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  102  and the second panel  104  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  102  is shown pivoted inward while the second panel  104  is stationary). The first panel  102  and the second panel  104  may pivot about a hinge fold line  132 , which may lie on and define a common pivot axis  118  of the panels. 
     One or more flaps  114  may be connected to the respective first distal end  110  and the second distal end  112  by one or more fold lines  116  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  106  or second wall section  108 . With reference to  FIG. 1 , at least two flaps  114  may be connected to the first distal end  110  and/or the second distal end  112  in a laterally spaced arrangement. With reference to  FIGS. 3-4 , the flaps  114  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     With continued reference to  FIGS. 3-4 , the frame  100  may be positioned in a box  30  for packaging the object  20 . The frame  100  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box  30 , including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., as a corner section). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 6-12 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  100  shown in  FIGS. 1-5  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 6 , a top-down view of a frame template  150  is shown. The frame template  150  may define a substantially flat portion of material with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  100  shown in  FIGS. 1-5 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 7  shows a reverse side of the frame template  150  of  FIG. 6 . During assembly, the inner frame members  186 , base frame members  188 , and outer frame members  184  of the hinges  131  may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  166  in a lengthwise direction of the frame template  150  (e.g., towards an opposite hinge), and side flaps  168  of the hinges  131  may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  170  in a transverse direction towards one another. With reference to  FIG. 8 , the hinge  131  is shown with the inner frame member  186  and the base frame member  188  folded generally perpendicular at each fold line  166 , such that the inner frame member is generally parallel to the outer frame member  184  to form the first hinge section  128  and the second hinge section  130 . The hinge  131  including side flaps  168  may then fold inwardly in the longitudinal direction to position the final hinge. Similarly, the opposing end of the frame template  150  may also be folded to form a second hinge section. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 9-10 , the first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108  may then be folded into position via one or more fold lines  172 . Corner tabs  176  on the inner surface  154  of the wall sections  154 ,  156  may engage respective receiving slots  174  in the hinges  131 . The side flaps  168  of the frame template  150  may be encompassed by the surfaces (e.g., inner surface  154 ; outer surface  156 ; distal end  110 ,  112  of the panels; and base end  124 ,  126  of the panels) of the respective first wall section  106  and second wall section  108 . Each of the fold lines  172  may be folded into a generally perpendicular angle to form the first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 11-12 , one or more locking tabs  178  may be disposed between flaps  114  in the frame template  150  (shown in  FIGS. 6-7 ). In some embodiments, one or more locking tabs  178  may engage corresponding slots  182  in the inner surfaces  154  of each of the respective first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108 . The locking tabs  178  may include one or more fold lines  180  for pivoting a distal end of the locking tab  178  perpendicular to the respective first wall section  106  and the second wall section  108  to engage the slots  182 . 
     Second Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 13 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  200  having a first panel  202  and a second panel  204 . The first panel  202  may include a first wall section  206  and the first panel may have a first distal end  210  and a first base end  224 . The second panel  204  may include a second wall section  208  and the second panel may include a second distal end  212  and a second base end  226 . The first wall section  206  and the second wall section  208  may be hollow (e.g., include one or more voids between the inner and outer surfaces (e.g., inner surface  254  and outer surface  256  of the wall sections  206 ,  208  shown in  FIG. 16 ). With reference to  FIG. 16 , in some embodiments, inner surfaces  254  of the respective first wall section  206  and second wall section  208  may be angled from a narrower section proximate a respective first base end  224  and second base end  226  to a wider section proximate the respective first distal end  210  and the second distal end  212 . As detailed below with respect to  FIGS. 20-21 , the inner surfaces  254  of the respective first wall section  206  and second wall section  208  may engage one or more slots  274  via corresponding tabs  276  to support the wall sections. 
     Turning back to  FIG. 13 , in some embodiments, the first wall section  206  may include a first hinge section  228  extending therefrom. The second wall section  208  may additionally or alternatively include a second hinge section  230  extending therefrom. The hinge sections  228 ,  230  may extend from respective wall sections (e.g., first wall section  206  or second wall section  206 ) towards the opposite panel. For example, with continued reference to  FIG. 13 , the first hinge section  228  may extend from the first wall section  206  on a same side of the first panel  202  as the inner surface  254 , and may extend towards the second panel  204 , such that the first hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  256  of the first wall section. Similarly, the second hinge section  230  may extend from the second wall section  208  on a same side of the second panel  204  as the inner surface  254 , and may extend towards the first panel  202 , such that the second hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  256  of the second wall section. 
     The first hinge section  228  may connect with the second hinge section  230  to define a hinge  231  of the frame  200 . In some embodiments, the first hinge section or the second hinge section may extend to the respective, opposing wall section, such that the hinge is defined by only the first hinge section or the second hinge section. The hinge  231  may pivot about a pivot axis  218 , such that the first panel  202  and/or the second panel  204  are configured to pivot about the pivot axis  218  relative to each other. In such embodiments, the first panel  202  and the second panel  204  may pivot about a common pivot axis (e.g., pivot axis  218 ). The fold line  232  may be disposed between the first hinge section  228  and the second hinge section  230 . 
     In some embodiments, the first hinge section  228  and the second hinge section  230  may be integrally connected (e.g., such that the fold line  232  is part of a continuous piece of material connecting the hinge sections), such that the first panel  202  and the second panel  204  may be integrally connected. Additionally or alternatively, the first hinge section  228  and the second hinge section  230  may be attached to one another (e.g., via an adhesive or other bonding material or device). 
     In some embodiments, the hinge  231  may include a taper  258  having a narrowest section at the fold line  232  to allow the first hinge section  228  and the second hinge section  230  to pivot about the fold line while remaining generally rigid elsewhere. The taper  258  may increase the range of motion of the hinge  231 , by reducing binding of the first hinge section  228  and the second hinge section  230 . The first hinge section  228  and second hinge section  230  may include at least an outer frame member  278  and a base frame member  280 , and the fold line  232  may be defined on the base frame member  280  at the taper  258  between the hinge sections. 
     With reference to  FIG. 16 , in some embodiments, the frame  200  may include multiple hinges  231  spaced along a length of the frame between the first panel  202  and the second panel  204 . In some embodiments, at least one hinge  231  may be positioned at a lateral edge  260  of the first wall section  202  and the second wall section  204 . In some further embodiments, a hinge  231  may be disposed at each lateral edge  260  of the first wall section  202  and the second wall section  204 . Additionally or alternatively, one or more hinges may be positioned between the lateral edges  260 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 13-15 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the first distal end  210  of the first panel  202  and the second distal end  212  of the second panel  204 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  202  and the second panel  204 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  202  and/or the second panel  204  via one or more adhesive strips  262  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). The adhesive strips  262  may extend along the first distal end  210  and/or the second distal end  212 . In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall sections, or may attach to or include the flaps. 
     With reference to  FIG. 15 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  200 , with the first panel  202  and the second panel  204  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  202  and the second panel  204  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  202  is shown pivoted inward while the second panel  204  is stationary). The first panel  202  and the second panel  204  may pivot about a hinge fold line  232 , which may lie on and define a common pivot axis  218  of the panels. 
     One or more flaps  214  may be connected to the respective first distal end  210  and the second distal end  212  by one or more fold lines  216  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  206  or second wall section  208 . The slots  274 , which may receive the tabs  276  (shown in  FIGS. 20-21 ) of the inner surface  256  of the respective wall sections  206 ,  208 , may be disposed in line with the one or more fold lines  216  such that the inner surface of the wall supports the pivot axis of the flaps. With reference to  FIGS. 14-15 , the flaps  214  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     The frame  200  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20  similar to the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 3-4  above. The frame  200  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., as a corner section). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 17-21 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  200  shown in  FIGS. 13-16  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 17 , a top-down view of a frame template  250  is shown. The frame template  250  may define a substantially flat material with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  200  shown in  FIGS. 13-16 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 18  shows a reverse side of the frame template  250  of  FIG. 17 . During assembly, the hinges  231 , including an outer frame member  278  and base frame member  280 , may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  266  in a lengthwise direction of the frame template  250  (e.g., towards an opposite hinge), and side flaps  268  of the hinges  231  may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  270  in a transverse direction towards one another. In some embodiments, the base frame member  280  of the hinges  231  may remain coplanar with the remaining sections of the hinge  231  until the wall sections  206 ,  208  are folded into position, as detailed below. In some embodiments, the base frame member  280  of the hinges  231  may be folded perpendicular to the outer frame member  278  before the wall sections  206 ,  208  are folded into position. With reference to  FIG. 19 , the hinges  231  are shown with the respective base frame members  280  unfolded relative to the outer frame member  278 , and the outer frame member  278  may be generally perpendicular to the distal ends  210 ,  212 . In some embodiments, the side flaps  268  from opposing hinges  231  (e.g., side flaps of each respective first hinge section  228  or each respective second hinge section may overlap, for example, within the respective wall sections  206 ,  208 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 19-20 , the first wall section  206  and the second wall section  208  may then be folded into position via one or more fold lines  272 . The tabs  276  on the inner surface  254  of the respective wall sections  206 ,  208  may engage the corresponding slots  274  at the distal ends  210 ,  212  of the panels  202 ,  204 . The side flaps  268  of the frame template  250  (shown in  FIGS. 17-18 ) may be encompassed by the surfaces (e.g., inner surface  254 ; outer surface  256 ; distal end  210 ,  212  of the panels; and base end  224 ,  226  of the panels) of the respective first wall section  206  and second wall section  208 . Each of the fold lines  272  may be folded into a generally perpendicular angle to form the first wall section  206  and the second wall section  208 . In some embodiments, as detailed above, the inner surfaces  254  may be angled, such that the first wall section  206  and/or the second wall section  208  is wider proximate the respective distal ends  210 ,  212  than at the respective base ends  224 ,  226 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 21 , one or more retaining tabs  282  may project from the respective first base end  224  of the first panel  202  at a base end of the first wall section  206  and the second base end  226  of the second panel  204  at a base end of the second wall section  208 . In some embodiments, the one or more retaining tabs  282  may project from the inner surfaces  254  generally perpendicular to the inner surface. In some embodiments, the one or more retaining tabs  282  may be coplanar with the first base end  224  and the second base end  226 . The base frame member  280  of the hinges  231  may be folded on fold lines  266  to engage the retaining tabs  282 . With reference to  FIGS. 16 and 21 , portions of the base frame members  280  and/or tabs  282  may be deflected to allow the base frame members to fold inwardly past the tabs and to rest against an upper surface of the retaining tabs. In some embodiments, the base frame members  280  may be generally perpendicular to the outer frame member  278  of the hinges  231 . 
     Third Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 22 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  300  having a first panel  302  and a second panel  304 . The first panel  302  may include a first wall section  306 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  310  and a first base end  324 . The second panel  304  may include a second wall section  308 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  312  and a second base end  326 . 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  306  may include a first hinge section  328  extending therefrom. The second wall section  308  may additionally or alternatively include a second hinge section  330  extending therefrom. The hinge sections  328 ,  330  may extend from respective wall sections (e.g., first wall section  306  or second wall section  306 ) towards the opposite panel. For example, with continued reference to  FIG. 22 , the first hinge section  328  may extend from the first wall section  306  on a same side of the first panel  302  as the inner surface  354 , and may extend towards the second panel  304 , such that the first hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  356  of the first wall section. Similarly, the second hinge section  330  may extend from the second wall section  308  on a same side of the second panel  304  as the inner surface  354 , and may extend towards the first panel  302 , such that the second hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  356  of the second wall section. 
     The first hinge section  328  may connect with the second hinge section  330  to define a hinge  331  of the frame  300 . In some embodiments, the first hinge section or the second hinge section may extend to the respective, opposing wall section, such that the hinge is defined by only the first hinge section or the second hinge section. The hinge  331  may pivot about a pivot axis  318 , such that the first panel  302  and/or the second panel  304  are configured to pivot about the pivot axis  318  relative to each other. In such embodiments, the first panel  302  and the second panel  304  may pivot about a common pivot axis (e.g., pivot axis  318 ). The fold line  332  may be disposed between the first hinge section  328  and the second hinge section  330 . 
     In some embodiments, the first hinge section  328  and the second hinge section  330  may be integrally connected (e.g., such that the fold line  332  part of a continuous piece of material connecting the hinge sections), such that the first panel  302  and the second panel  304  may be integrally connected. Additionally or alternatively, the first hinge section  328  and the second hinge section  330  may be attached to one another (e.g., via an adhesive or other bonding material or device). 
     In some embodiments, the hinge  331  may include a taper  358  having a narrowest section at the fold line  332  to allow the first hinge section  328  and the second hinge section  330  to pivot about the fold line while remaining generally rigid elsewhere. In addition, the taper  358  may increase the range of motion of the hinge  331 , by reducing binding of the first hinge section  328  and the second hinge section  330 . The first hinge section  328  and second hinge section  330  may include at least an outer frame member  378  and a base frame member  380 , and the fold line  332  may be defined on the base frame member  380  at the taper  358  between the hinge sections. 
     With reference to  FIG. 25 , in some embodiments, the frame  300  may include multiple hinges  331  spaced along a length of the frame between the first panel  302  and the second panel  304 . In some embodiments, at least one hinge  331  may be positioned at a lateral edge  360  of the first wall section  302  and the second wall section  304 . In some further embodiments, a hinge  331  may be disposed at each lateral edge  360  of the first wall section  302  and the second wall section  304 . Additionally or alternatively, one or more hinges may be positioned between the lateral edges  360 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 22-24 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the first distal end  310  and the second distal end  312 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  302  and the second panel  304 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  302  and/or the second panel  304  via one or more adhesive strips  362  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). The adhesive strips  362  may extend along the first distal end  310  and/or the second distal end  312 . In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall sections, or may attach to or include the flaps. 
     With reference to  FIG. 24 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  300 , with the first panel  302  and the second panel  304  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  302  and the second panel  304  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  302  is shown pivoted inward while the second panel  304  is stationary). The first panel  302  and the second panel  304  may pivot about a hinge fold line  332 , which may lie on and define a common pivot axis  318  of the panels. 
     One or more flaps  314  may be connected to the respective first distal end  310  and the second distal end  312  by one or more fold lines  316  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  306  or second wall section  308 . With reference to  FIGS. 23-24 , the flaps  314  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     The frame  300  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20  similar to the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 3-4  above. The frame  300  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., as a corner section). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 26-30 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  300  shown in  FIGS. 22-25  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 26 , a top-down view of a frame template  350  is shown. The frame template  350  may define a substantially flat material with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  300  shown in  FIGS. 22-25 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 27  shows a reverse side of the frame template  350  of  FIG. 26 . During assembly, the hinges  331 , including base frame member  380  and outer frame member  378 , may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  366  in a lengthwise direction of the frame template  350  (e.g., towards an opposite hinge), and side flaps  368  of the hinges  331  may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  370  in a transverse direction towards one another. In some embodiments, the base frame member  380  of the hinges  331  may remain coplanar with the remaining sections of the hinge  331  until the wall sections are folded into position, or the base frame member  380  of the hinges  331  may be folded perpendicular to the outer frame member  378  before the wall sections  306 ,  308  are folded into position. With reference to  FIG. 28 , the hinges  331  are shown with the respective base frame members  380  folded relative to the outer frame member  378 , and the outer frame member  378  may be generally perpendicular to the distal ends  310 ,  312 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 28-29 , the outer surface  356  (shown in  FIG. 26 ) of the first wall section  306  and the outer surface  356  (shown in  FIG. 26 ) of the second wall section  308  may then be folded into position via one or more fold lines  372 . The side flaps  268  of the frame template  350  may form a portion of the inner surface  354  of the respective first wall section  306  and second wall section  308 . Each of the fold lines  372  may be folded into a generally perpendicular angle to form the first wall section  306  and the second wall section  308 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 29-30 , one or more retaining tabs  382  may fold from the outer surfaces  356  of the respective first base end  324  of the first panel  302  at a based end of the first wall section  306  and the second base end  326  of the second panel  304  at a based end of the second wall section  308  to engage corresponding receiving slots  384  in the side flaps  368  forming a portion of the inner surface  354 . The retaining tabs  382  may provide rigidity to the frame  300  and may retain the base frame members  380  to strengthen the assembled frame  300 . With reference to  FIGS. 25 and 30 , the base frame members  380  may rest against an upper surface of the retaining tabs  382 . In some embodiments, the base frame members  280  may be angled relative to the outer frame member  278  of the hinges  231 . In some embodiments the retaining tabs  382  may be wider than the receiving slots  384  to frictionally hold the tabs in position. 
     Fourth Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 31 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  400  having a first support section  444  and a second support section  446 . Each support section  444 ,  446  may include a first panel  402  and a second panel  404 . The first panel  402  may include a first wall section  406 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  410  and a first base end  424 . The second panel  404  may include a second wall section  408 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  412  and a second base end  426 . 
     The support sections may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  444 ,  446  may be parts of a single frame  400 . In embodiments of a frame  400  having multiple support sections  444 ,  446 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 31 , the frame  400  may include the first support section  444  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  446 . In some embodiments, the first support section  444  may be spaced from the second support section  446 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 32 , the first support section  444  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  446 . In such embodiments, with reference to  FIGS. 35A-B , the support sections  444 ,  446  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object). 
     With reference to  FIGS. 31-35B , the frame  400  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 31 ) and a perpendicular configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 32 ). In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  420  of the first support section  444  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  420  of the second support section  446 , and the second pivot axis  422  of the first support section  444  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  422  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  420  of the first support section  444  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  420  of the second support section  446 , and the second pivot axis  422  of the first support section  444  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  422  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a fold line  448  between the first support section  444  and the second support section  446  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  448  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  420  of the first panel  402  and the second pivot axis  422  of the second panel  404  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  474  having a narrowest portion at the center fold line  448 . One or more frames (e.g., any of frames  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100 ) detailed herein may be connected to define multiple support sections as detailed above, in such embodiments, any number of fold lines may be disposed between the support sections to allow the support sections to engage two or more sides of an object  20 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 31 , in some embodiments, the first panel  402  and the second panel  404  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  402  may pivot about a first pivot axis  420  and a second panel  404  may pivot about a second pivot axis  422 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  444 ,  446 ), the first pivot axis  420  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  422 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  420  may be disposed at the first base end  424  of the first panel  402  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  422  may be disposed at the second base end  426  of the second panel  404  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 31-36 , in some embodiments, the first panel  402  and/or the second panel  404  may be connected to a base section  438 . In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be connected to the base section integrally, via one or more fold lines (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 53 ). In some embodiments, the base section  438  may include a respective first upright portion  440  and second upright portion  442 , which may support the respective first panel  402  and the second panel  404 . The first wall section  406  may engage the first upright portion  440 , such that the first upright portion pivotally supports the first wall section. The second wall section  408  may engage the second upright portion  442 , such that the second upright portion pivotally supports the second wall section. The first upright portion  440  may include a first fold line  434  disposed on the first pivot axis  420 , and the second upright portion  442  may include a second fold line  436  disposed on the second pivot axis  422 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 33 , the first wall section  406  may include one or more tabs  476  that may engage the first upright portion  440 , and the second wall section  408  may include one or more tabs  476  that may engage the second upright portion  442 . The tabs  476  may engage corresponding slots  478  (e.g., shown in  FIGS. 39-40 ) in the base section  438 . In some embodiments, the slots  478  may be disposed on the respective first fold line  434  or second fold line  436 . In some embodiments, each wall section  406 ,  408  may include two or more tabs  476 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 31-35B , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the outer surface  456  of the first wall section  406  at the first distal end  410  and the outer surface  456  of the second wall section  408  at the second distal end  412 , such that the flexible support spans between the first panel  402  and the second panel  404 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  402  and/or the second panel  404  via one or more adhesive strips  462  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  414 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  410 ,  412 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 31-35B , the first upright portion  440  and the second upright portion  442  may apply outward forces on the respective first panel  402  and second panel  404 . In some embodiments, the first wall section  406  may be disposed on an outside of the first upright portion  440  (e.g., wherein an inner surface  454  of the first wall section abuts an outer surface of the first upright portion), such that the first upright portion applies outward force to the first wall section in a direction opposing the tension of the flexible support  10 . The second wall section  408  may be disposed on an outside of the second upright portion  442  (e.g., wherein an inner surface  454  of the second wall section abuts an outer surface of the second upright portion), such that the second upright portion applies outward force to the second wall section in a direction opposing the tension of the flexible support  10 . In such embodiments, the respective first upright portion  440  and second upright portion  442  may provide protection for the object by tensioning the flexible support  10 , similar to a hinge (e.g., hinges  131 ,  231 ,  331 , and  531 ). 
     With reference to  FIGS. 34-35B , an object  20  is shown loaded onto one or more frames  400 , with the first panels  402  and the second panels  404  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  402  and the second panel  404  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  402  and second panel  404  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  402  may pivot about a first fold line  434  on the first pivot axis  420 , and the second panel  404  may pivot about the second fold line  436  on the second pivot axis  422 . In some embodiments, the first panel  402  and the second panel  404  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  420 ,  422  to the respective distal end  410 ,  412 ) is substantially the same. In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     Turning to  FIG. 35B , one or more handles  488  having one or more hand holes  490  may be connected to the frames  400  to allow a user to remove the object  20  easily from the box. The handles may be attached to one or more of the support sections  444 ,  446  in a direction accessible by the user. In some embodiments, the handles may be integral with the support sections in the desired direction (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 53 ). In some embodiments, the handles  488  may be attached to the support sections  444 ,  446  via one or more handle tabs  492 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 35B , two handles  488  may be oriented upward from the frames  400  on either lateral side of the object  20  such that a user may lift the object vertically. The handles  488  may be generally planar and parallel with the bottoms of the respective support sections  446 ,  448  so that the assembled frames fit within the box. In such embodiments, two or more of the frames  400  may be connected via the connector  484  so that the frames may be lifted as a single unit. 
     In some embodiments, support sections may be positioned on four or more sides of the object, and in such embodiments, the support sections may be connected (e.g., using a connector  484  as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) such that the object  20  and frames may be removed as a single unit. In such embodiments, the connector  484  and/or one or more of the frames  400  may include one or more handles (e.g., at the top, sides, or bottom of the assembled frames) for removing the object from the box. 
     One or more flaps  414  may be connected to the respective first distal end  410  and the second distal end  412  by one or more fold lines  416  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  406  or second wall section  408 . With reference to  FIGS. 34-35B , the flaps  414  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . As detailed above, in some embodiments, the upright portions  440 ,  442  may apply an outward force on the respective panels  402 ,  404 , which panels may then at least partially support the object  20 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  410 ,  412  of the respective panels  402 ,  404  may contact the object, and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  410 ,  412  outwardly relative to the object. 
     With continued reference to  FIGS. 34-35B , the frame  400  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  400  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 37-41 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  400  shown in  FIGS. 31-36  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 37 , a top-down view of a frame template  450  is shown. The frame template  450  may include a base section template  480  and one or more panel templates  482 . The frame template  450  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  400  shown in  FIGS. 31-36 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 38  shows a reverse side of the frame template  450  of  FIG. 37 . During assembly, the first upright portions  440  and second upright portions  442  of each support section (e.g., first support section  444  and second support section  446  shown in  FIG. 31 ) may be folded inward towards one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 39-41 , tabs  476  of the first wall section  406  may be inserted into the receiving slots  478  at the first upright portion  440 . The panel template  482  may then be wrapped around the base section  438  such that the tabs  476  of the second wall section  408  may be inserted into the receiving slots  478  at the second upright portion  442  to form the final support section (e.g., first support section  444  and second support section  446  shown in  FIG. 31 ). As shown in  FIGS. 31-43 , in some embodiments, two or more panel templates  482  may be attached to a common base section  438 , such that the first support section  444  is connected to the section support section  446  via the common base section. 
     In some embodiments, a connector  484  may be used to connect separate frames and/or support sections. For example,  FIGS. 42-43  depict the first support section  444  and the second support section  446  as separate frames. In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 42-43 , the connector  484  engages one or more slots  486  in the first and second support sections  444 ,  446  to connect the respective support sections. Similarly, as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B , the connector  484  may connect two frames  400  for supporting multiple sides and/or corners of an object  20 . For example, a flat screen television may be engaged on two or more edges by multiple frames  400  connected via the connector  484 , as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B . The frames  400  may each include one or more support sections as described above. In some embodiments, the connector may be rigid, such that the connected frames may not pivot relative to one another. In some embodiments, the connector may include one or more pivot axes to allow the frames to pivot relative to one another (e.g., pivot as shown with respect to base section  438  shown in  FIG. 31 ). 
     Fifth Example Embodiment 
     The embodiment of  FIGS. 44-52  includes a frame  500  substantially similar to the frame  200  of  FIGS. 13-21  having two support sections  544 ,  546 . With reference to  FIG. 44 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  500  having a first support section  544  and a second support section  546 . Each support section  544 ,  546  may include a first panel  502  and a second panel  504 . The first panel  502  may include a first wall section  506 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  510  and a first base end  524 . The second panel  504  may include a second wall section  508 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  512  and a second base end  526 . 
     The support sections may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  544 ,  446  may be parts of a single frame  500 . In embodiments of a frame  500  having multiple support sections  544 ,  546 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 44 , the frame  500  may include the first support section  544  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  546 . In some embodiments, the first support section  544  may be spaced from the second support section  546 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 45 , the first support section  544  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  546 . In such embodiments, the support sections  544 ,  546  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object). 
     With reference to  FIGS. 44-47 , the frame  500  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 44 ) and a perpendicular configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 45 ). In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  520  of the first support section  544  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  520  of the second support section  546 , and the second pivot axis  522  of the first support section  544  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  522  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  520  of the first support section  544  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  520  of the second support section  546 , and the second pivot axis  522  of the first support section  544  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  522  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a fold line  548  between the first support section  544  and the second support section  546  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  548  may be generally perpendicular to the common pivot axis  518  of the first support section  544  and the second support section  546  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame  500  may include a taper  584  having a narrowest portion at the center fold line  548 . In some embodiments, the taper  584  may be formed by portions of the wall sections  506 ,  508  of each of the support sections  544 ,  546 . 
     With continued reference to  FIGS. 44-47 , the first panels  502  include a first wall section  506 , and the first panels may include a first distal end  510  and a first base end  524 , and the second panels  504  include a second wall section  508  and the second panels may include a second distal end  512  and a second base end  526 . The first wall section  506  and the second wall section  508  may be hollow (e.g., include one or more voids between the inner and outer surfaces (e.g., inner surface  554  and outer surface  556  of the wall sections  506 ,  508  shown in  FIG. 47 ). With reference to  FIG. 52 , in some embodiments, an inner surface  554  of the respective first wall section  506  and second wall section  508  may be angled from a narrower section proximate a respective first base end  524  and second base end  526  to a wider section proximate the respective first distal end  510  and the second distal end  512 . As detailed below with respect to  FIGS. 49-52 , the inner surfaces  554  of the respective first wall section  506  and second wall section  508  may engage one or more slots  574  via corresponding tabs  576  to support the wall sections. 
     Returning to  FIG. 44 , in some embodiments, the first wall section  506  may include a first hinge section  528  extending therefrom. The second wall section  508  may additionally or alternatively include a second hinge section  530  extending therefrom. The hinge sections  528 ,  530  may extend from respective wall sections (e.g., first wall section  506  or second wall section  508 ) towards the opposite panel. For example, with continued reference to  FIG. 44 , the first hinge section  528  may extend from the first wall section  506  on a same side of the first panel  502  as the second panel  504 , and may extend towards the second panel  504 , such that the first hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  556  of the first wall section. Similarly, the second hinge section  530  may extend from the second wall section  508  on a same side of the second panel  504  as the first panel  502 , and may extend towards the first panel  502 , such that the second hinge section is generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  556  of the second wall section. 
     The first hinge section  528  may connect with the second hinge section  530  to define a hinge  531  of the frame  500 . In some embodiments, the first hinge section or the second hinge section may extend to the respective, opposing wall section, such that the hinge may be defined by only the first hinge section or the second hinge section. The hinge  531  may pivot about the pivot axis  518 , such that the first panel  502  and/or the second panel  504  are configured to pivot about the pivot axis  518  relative to each other. In such embodiments, the first panel  502  and the second panel  504  may pivot about a common pivot axis (e.g., pivot axis  518 ). The fold line  532  may be disposed between the first hinge section  528  and the second hinge section  530 . 
     In some embodiments, the first hinge section  528  and the second hinge section  530  may be integrally connected (e.g., such that the fold line  532  is part of a continuous piece of material connecting the hinge sections), such that the first panel  502  and the second panel  504  may be integrally connected. Additionally or alternatively, the first hinge section  528  and the second hinge section  530  may be attached to one another (e.g., via an adhesive or other bonding material or device). 
     In some embodiments, the hinge  531  may include a taper  558  having a narrowest section at the fold line  532  to allow the first hinge section  528  and the second hinge section  530  to pivot about the fold line while remaining generally rigid elsewhere. In addition, the taper  558  may increase the range of motion of the hinge  531 , by reducing binding of the first hinge section  528  and the second hinge section  530 . The first hinge section  528  and second hinge section  530  may include at least an outer frame member  578  and a base frame member  580 , and the fold line  532  may be defined on the base frame member  580  at the taper  558  between the hinge sections. 
     With reference to  FIG. 47 , in some embodiments, the frame  500  may include multiple hinges  531  spaced along a length of the frame between the first panel  502  and the second panel  504 . In some embodiments, at least one hinge  531  may be positioned at a lateral edge  560  of the first wall section  502  and the second wall section  504 . In some further embodiments, a hinge  531  may be disposed at each lateral edge  560  of the first wall section  502  and the second wall section  504 . Additionally or alternatively, one or more hinges may be positioned between the lateral edges  560 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 46-47 , in some embodiments, each support section (e.g., first support section  544  and second support section  546 ) may include one or more hinges  531  on outside ends (e.g., the ends opposite the center pivot  548 ). In such embodiments, a portion of the frame  500  between the first support section  544  and the second support section  546  may define one or more center pivot flaps  586 . The center pivot flaps  586  may be generally perpendicular to the outer surfaces  556  of the respective first wall section  506  and second wall section  508 . In some embodiments, a portion of the center pivot flaps  586  may be substantially coplanar with the first base end  524  and the second base end  526  of each of the respective first support section  544  and the second support section  556 . The center pivot flaps  586  may each define a portion of the center pivot  548 . In some embodiments, as shown in  FIGS. 46-47 , the frame  500  may include two center pivot flaps  586  opposingly extending from opposite edges of the frame. In some further embodiments, the two center pivot flaps  586  may be spaced from one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 44-45 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the first distal end  510  and the second distal end  512 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  502  and the second panel  504 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  502  and/or the second panel  504  via one or more adhesive strips  562  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). The adhesive strips  562  may extend along the first distal end  510  and/or the second distal end  512 . In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall sections, or may attach to or include the flaps. 
     As shown above with respect to  FIG. 15 , an object  20  may be loaded onto the frame  500 , with the first panel  502  and the second panel  504  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  502  and the second panel  504  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  502  may pivot inward while the second panel  504  may be flat against the floor). The first panel  502  and the second panel  504  may pivot about a hinge fold line  532 , which may lie on and define a common pivot axis  518  of the panels. 
     One or more flaps  514  may be connected to the respective first distal end  510  of the first panel  502  and the second distal end  512  of the second panel  504  by one or more fold lines  516  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  506  or second wall section  508 . The slots  574 , which may receive the tabs  576  (shown in  FIGS. 48-49 ) of the inner surface  554  of the respective wall sections  506 ,  508 , may be disposed in line with the one or more fold lines  516  such that the inner surface of the wall supports the pivot axis of the flaps. With reference to  FIGS. 44-45 , the flaps  514  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     The frame  500  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20  similar to the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 3-4  above. The frame  500  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 48-52 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  500  shown in  FIGS. 44-47  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 48 , a top-down view of a frame template  550  is shown. The frame template  550  may define a substantially flat material with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  500  shown in  FIGS. 44-47 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 49  shows a reverse side of the frame template  550  of  FIG. 48 . During assembly, the hinges  531 , including an outer frame member  578  and base frame member  580 , may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  566  in a lengthwise direction of the frame template  550  (e.g., towards an opposite hinge), and side flaps  568  of the hinges  531  may fold inwardly along one or more fold lines  570  in a transverse direction towards one another. In some embodiments, the base frame member  580  of the hinges  531  may remain coplanar with the remaining sections of the hinge  531  until the wall sections  506 ,  508  are folded into position, as detailed below. In some embodiments, the base frame member  580  of the hinges  531  may be folded perpendicular to the outer frame member  578  before the wall sections  506 ,  508  are folded into position. With reference to  FIG. 50 , the hinges  531  are shown with the respective base frame members  580  unfolded relative to the outer frame members  578 , and the outer frame members  578  may be generally perpendicular to the distal ends  510 ,  512 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 50-51 , the first wall section  506  and the second wall section  508  may then be folded into position via one or more fold lines  572 . The tabs  576  on the inner surface  554  of the respective wall sections  506 ,  508  may engage the corresponding slots  574  at the distal ends  510 ,  512  of the panels. The side flaps  568  of the frame template  550  (shown in  FIGS. 48-49 ) may be encompassed by the surfaces (e.g., inner surface  554 ; outer surface  556 ; distal end  510 ,  512  of the panels; and base end  524 ,  526  of the panels) of the respective first wall section  506  and second wall section  508 . Each of the fold lines  572  may be folded into a generally perpendicular angle to form the first wall section  506  and the second wall section  508 . In some embodiments, as detailed above, the inner surfaces  554  may be angled, such that the first wall section  506  and/or the second wall section  508  is wider proximate the respective distal ends  510 ,  512  than at the respective base ends  524 ,  526 . In some embodiments, portions of the inner surface  554  of the first wall section  506  and the second wall section  508  proximate the center fold line  448  between support sections  544 ,  546  may be substantially the same shape as the taper  584  at the center of the frame  500 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 52 , one or more retaining tabs  582  and the center pivot flaps  586  may project from the of the respective first base end  524  of the first panel  502  at a base end of the first wall section  506  and the second base end  526  of the second panel  504  at a base end of the second wall section  508 . In some embodiments, the one or more retaining tabs  582  may project from the inner surfaces  554  generally perpendicular to at least the outer surface  556 . In some embodiments, the one or more retaining tabs  582  may be coplanar with the first base end  524  and the second base end  526 . The base frame member  580  of the hinges  531  may be folded on fold lines  566  to engage the retaining tabs  282 . With reference to  FIGS. 47 and 52 , portions of the base frame members  580  and/or tabs  582  may be deflected to allow the base frame members to fold inwardly past the tabs and to rest against an upper surface of the retaining tabs. In some embodiments, the base frame members  580  may be generally perpendicular to the outer frame member  578  of the hinges  531 . 
     Sixth Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 53 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  600  having a first support section  644  and a second support section  646 . Each support section  644 ,  646  may include a first panel  602  and a second panel  604 . The first panel  602  may include a first wall section  606 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  610  and a first base end  624 . The second panel  604  may include a second wall section  608 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  612  and a second base end  626 . 
     The support sections may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  644 ,  646  may be parts of a single frame  600 . In embodiments of a frame  600  having multiple support sections  644 ,  646 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 53 , the frame  600  may include the first support section  644  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  646 . In some embodiments, the first support section  644  may be spaced from the second support section  646 . In some embodiments, the first support section  644  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  646 . In such embodiments, the support sections  644 ,  646  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object) as shown and described above with respect to  FIGS. 32, 45 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 53-55 , the frame  600  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 53 ) and a perpendicular configuration. In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  620  of the first support section  644  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  620  of the second support section  646 , and the second pivot axis  622  of the first support section  644  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  622  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  620  of the first support section  644  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  620  of the second support section  446 , and the second pivot axis  622  of the first support section  644  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  622  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a center pivot  648  (e.g., a fold line) between the first support section  644  and the second support section  646  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  648  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  620  of the first panel  602  and the second pivot axis  622  of the second panel  604  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  674  having a narrowest portion at the center pivot  648 . In some embodiments, the taper  674  may be formed by portions of the wall sections  606 ,  608  of each of the support sections  644 ,  646 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 53 , in some embodiments, the first panel  602  and the second panel  604  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  602  may pivot about a first pivot axis  620  and a second panel  604  may pivot about a second pivot axis  622 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  644 ,  646 ), the first pivot axis  620  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  622 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  620  may be disposed at the first base end  624  of the first panel  602  at a base end of the first wall section  606  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  622  may be disposed at the second base end  626  of the second panel  604  at a base end of the second wall section  608  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 53-55 , in some embodiments, the first panel  602  and/or the second panel  604  may be connected to a base section  638 . In some embodiments, the first panel  602  and the second panel  604  may be connected to the base section integrally, via respective first fold line  634  and second fold line  636 . The first fold line  634  may be defined on the first pivot axis  620  between the first wall section  606  and the base section  638 , and the second fold line  636  may be defined on the second pivot axis  622  between the second wall section  608  and the base section  638 . In some embodiments, the base section may include a respective first upright portion and second upright portion, which may support the respective first panel and the second panel. 
     In some embodiments, the base section  638  may include one or more handle sections  676  for forming a handle as shown with respect to  FIG. 35B . In such embodiments, the handle section  676  may be integral with the base section, and may be defined at either or both lateral ends of the frame, such that one or more handles on one or more cooperating frames may allow a user to remove the object from a box. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 53-55 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the first panel  602  at the flaps  614  proximate the first distal end  610  of the first and proximate the second panel  604  near the second distal end  612 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  602  and the second panel  604 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  602  and/or the second panel  604  via one or more adhesive strips  662  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  614 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  610 ,  612 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 55 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  600 , with the first panels  602  and the second panels  604  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  602  and the second panel  604  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  602  and second panel  604  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  602  may pivot about a first fold line  634  on the first pivot axis  620 , and the second panel  604  may pivot about the second fold line  636  on the second pivot axis  622 . In some embodiments, the first panel  602  and the second panel  604  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  620 ,  622  to the respective distal end  610 ,  612 ) is substantially the same. In some embodiments, the respective wall sections  606 ,  608  may apply an outward force (e.g., via a restorative force from the respective first fold line  634  and second fold line  636 ) to at least partially support the object  20 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  610 ,  612  of the respective panels  602 ,  604  may contact the object  20 , and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  610 ,  612  outwardly relative to the object. In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     One or more flaps  614  may be connected to the respective first distal end  610  of the first panel  602  and the second distal end  612  of the second panel  604  by one or more fold lines  616  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  606  or second wall section  608 . With reference to  FIGS. 54-55 , the flaps  614  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . In some embodiments, one or more of the flaps  614  may be attached to the respective first wall section  606  and/or second wall section  608  via one or more attachment flaps  652 . The one or more flaps  614  may include a fold line  616  at the attachment flap  652  for maintaining the attachment flap  652  adjacent and parallel the respective first wall section  606  and/or second wall section  608 . In some embodiments, more than one of the flaps  614  may be attached to the first wall section  606  and/or second wall section  608  with an attachment flap. 
     The frame  600  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  600  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 56-57 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  600  shown in  FIGS. 53-55  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 56 , a top-down view of a frame template  650  is shown. The frame template  650  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  600  shown in  FIGS. 53-55 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 57  shows a partial reverse side of the frame template  650  of  FIG. 56 . During assembly, the flaps  614 , coupled via the flexible support  10 , may be integral with one of the first wall section  606  and the second wall section  608  (e.g., second wall section  608  shown in  FIG. 57 ). The flaps  614  may be folded at the fold line  616  connecting one of the flaps  614  to the one of the first wall section  606  and the second wall section  608 . The attachment flap  652  may engage the other of the wall sections  606 ,  608  (e.g., first wall section  606  shown in  FIG. 57 ). In some embodiments the first wall section  606  and/or the second wall section  608  may be at least partially folded at the respective first fold line  634  and second fold line  636  to allow the attachment flap  652  to engage the wall section  606 ,  608 . 
     Seventh Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 58 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  700  having a first support section  744  and a second support section  746 . Each support section  744 ,  746  may include a first panel  702  and a second panel  704 . The first panel  702  may include a first wall section  706 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  710  and a first base end  724 . The second panel  704  may include a second wall section  708 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  712  and a second base end  726 . 
     The support sections may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  744 ,  746  may be parts of a single frame  700 . In embodiments of a frame  700  having multiple support sections  744 ,  746 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 58 , the frame  700  may include the first support section  744  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  746 . In some embodiments, the first support section  744  may be spaced from the second support section  746 . In some embodiments, the first support section  744  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  746 . In such embodiments, the support sections  744 ,  746  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object) as shown and described above with respect to  FIGS. 32, 45 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 58-60 , the frame  700  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 58 ) and a perpendicular configuration. In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  720  of the first support section  744  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  720  of the second support section  746 , and the second pivot axis  722  of the first support section  744  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  722  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  720  of the first support section  744  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  720  of the second support section  746 , and the second pivot axis  722  of the first support section  744  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  722  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a center pivot  748  (e.g., a fold line) between the first support section  744  and the second support section  746  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  748  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  720  of the first panel  702  and the second pivot axis  722  of the second panel  704  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  774  having a narrowest portion at the center pivot  748 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 58 , in some embodiments, the first panel  702  and the second panel  704  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  702  may pivot about a first pivot axis  720  and a second panel  704  may pivot about a second pivot axis  722 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  744 ,  746 ), the first pivot axis  720  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  722 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  720  may be disposed at the first base end  724  of the first panel  702  at a base end of the first wall section  706  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  722  may be disposed at the second base end  726  of the second panel  704  at a base end of the second wall section  708  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 58-60 , in some embodiments, the first panel  702  and/or the second panel  704  may be connected to a base section  738 . In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be connected to the base section integrally. In some embodiments, the base section  738  may include a respective first upright portion  740  and second upright portion  742 , which may support the respective first panel  702  and the second panel  704 . The first wall section  706  may engage the first upright portion  740 , such that the first upright portion pivotally supports the first wall section. The second wall section  708  may engage the second upright portion  742 , such that the second upright portion pivotally supports the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the base section  738  may include one or more handle sections  778  for forming a handle as shown with respect to  FIG. 35B . In such embodiments, the handle section  778  may be integral with the base section, and may be defined at either or both lateral ends of the frame, such that one or more handles on one or more cooperating frames may allow a user to remove the object from a box. 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  706  may be integral with the first upright portion  740 , and the first wall section  706  may pivot relative to the first upright portion  740  via a first fold line  734  connecting the first wall section at the first base end  724  and the first upright portion. In such embodiments, the first pivot axis  720  may be disposed on the first fold line  734 . In an unloaded position, the first wall section  706  may be substantially coplanar with the first upright portion  740 . 
     The second wall section  708  may be attached to the second upright portion  742  via one or more attachment flaps  752 . The attachment flap  752  may be integral with the second wall section  708  via a second fold line  736  defined on the second pivot axis. In some embodiments, the second fold line  736  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  700  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  752  and second wall section  708  both extend upwardly from the fold line  736  at the second base end  726  of the second panel  704 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  752  may extend downwardly from the fold line  736  such that the attachment flap and second wall section  708  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. 
     Additionally or alternatively, the first upright portion  740  and the second upright portion  742  may be connected the center portion of the base section  738  via one or more base fold lines  776 . The base fold lines  776  may allow the first panel  702  and the second panel  704  to pivot relative to one another in addition to or as an alternative to the first fold line  734  and the second fold line  736 . In some embodiments, the first panel  702  and second panel  704  may pivot relative to one another about both the respective pivot axes  720 ,  722  and the base fold lines  776 , such that the pivot distance may include the distance between the base fold lines  776  and the respective distal ends  710 ,  712 . In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 58-60 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the outer surface  756  of the first wall section  706  proximate the first distal end  710  of the first panel  702 , and the flexible support may be connected to the outer surface  756  of the second wall section  708  proximate the second distal end  712  of the second panel  704 , such that the flexible support spans between the first panel  702  and the second panel  704 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  702  and/or the second panel  704  via one or more adhesive strips  762  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  714 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  710 ,  712 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 60 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  700 , with the first panels  702  and the second panels  704  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  702  and the second panel  704  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  702  and second panel  704  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  702  may pivot about a first fold line  734  on the first pivot axis  720 , and the second panel  704  may pivot about the second fold line  736  on the second pivot axis  722 . In some embodiments, the first panel  702  and the second panel  704  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  720 ,  722  to the respective distal end  710 ,  712 ) is substantially the same. In some embodiments, the respective wall sections  706 ,  708  and/or upright portions  740 ,  742  may apply an outward force (e.g., via a restorative force from the respective first fold line  734  and second fold line  736 ) to at least partially support the object  20  on the flexible support  10 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  710 ,  712  of the respective panels  702 ,  704  may contact the object  20 , and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  710 ,  712  outwardly relative to the object. 
     One or more flaps  714  may be connected to the respective first distal end  710  of the first panel  702  and the second distal end  712  of the second panel  704  by one or more fold lines  716  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  706  or second wall section  708 . With reference to  FIGS. 59-60 , the flaps  714  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     The frame  700  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  700  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 61-62 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  700  shown in  FIGS. 58-60  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 61 , a top-down view of a frame template  750  is shown. The frame template  750  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  700  shown in  FIGS. 61-62 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 62  shows a reverse side of the frame template  750  of  FIG. 61 . During assembly, the flaps  714 , coupled via the flexible support  10 , may be integral with one of the first wall section  706  and the second wall section  708  (e.g., first wall section  706  shown in  FIG. 61 ). The wall sections  706 ,  708  may be folded at the first fold line  734  connecting the first wall section  706  to the first upright portion  740 . The attachment flap  752  may engage the second upright portion  742 . In some embodiments the first wall section  706 , the second wall section  708 , and/or the respective base fold lines  776  of the first upright portion  740  and the second upright portion  742  may be folded at the respective first fold line  734 , second fold line  736 , and/or base fold line  776  to allow the attachment flap  752  to engage the second upright portion. The first upright portion  740  and the second upright portion  742  may then be substantially perpendicular to the center of the base section  738  (e.g., by folding or by placing the frame  700  in a box), such that the first panel  702  and second panel  704  are positioned upright. 
     Eighth Example Embodiment 
     With reference to  FIG. 63 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  800  having a first support section  844  and a second support section  846 . Each support section  844 ,  846  may include a first panel  802  and a second panel  804 . The first panel  802  may include a first wall section  806 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  810  and a first base end  824 . The second panel  804  may include a second wall section  808 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  812  and a second base end  826 . 
     The support sections may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  844 ,  846  may be parts of a single frame  800 . In embodiments of a frame  800  having multiple support sections  844 ,  846 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 63 , the frame  800  may include the first support section  844  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  846 . In some embodiments, the first support section  844  may be spaced from the second support section  846 . In some embodiments, the first support section  844  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  846 . In such embodiments, the support sections  844 ,  846  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object) as shown and described above with respect to  FIGS. 32, 45 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 63-65 , the frame  800  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 63 ) and a perpendicular configuration. In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  820  of the first support section  844  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  820  of the second support section  846 , and the second pivot axis  822  of the first support section  844  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  822  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  820  of the first support section  844  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  820  of the second support section  846 , and the second pivot axis  822  of the first support section  844  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  822  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a center pivot  848  (e.g., a fold line) between the first support section  844  and the second support section  846  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  848  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  820  of the first panel  802  and the second pivot axis  822  of the second panel  804  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  874  having a narrowest portion at the center pivot  848 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 63-64 , in some embodiments, the first panel  802  and the second panel  804  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  802  may pivot about a first pivot axis  820  and a second panel  804  may pivot about a second pivot axis  822 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  844 ,  846 ), the first pivot axis  820  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  822 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  820  may be disposed at the first base end  824  of the first panel  802  at a base end of the first wall section  806  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  822  may be disposed at the second base end  826  of the second panel  804  at a base end of the second wall section  808  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 63-65 , in some embodiments, the first panel  802  and/or the second panel  804  may be connected to a base section  838 . In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be connected to the base section integrally. In some embodiments, the base section  838  may include a respective first upright portion  840  and second upright portion  842 , which may support the respective first panel  802  and the second panel  804 . The first wall section  806  may engage the first upright portion  840 , such that the first upright portion pivotally supports the first wall section. The second wall section  808  may engage the second upright portion  842 , such that the second upright portion pivotally supports the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the base section  838  may include one or more handle sections  880  for forming a handle as shown with respect to  FIG. 35B . In such embodiments, the handle section  880  may be integral with the base section, and may be defined at either or both lateral ends of the frame, such that one or more handles on one or more cooperating frames may allow a user to remove the object from a box. 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  806  may be attached to the first upright portion  840  via one or more attachment flaps  852 . The attachment flap  852  may be integral with the first wall section  806  via a first fold line  834  defined on the first pivot axis  820 . In some embodiments, the first fold line  834  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  800  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  852  and first wall section  806  both extend upwardly from the first fold line  834  at the first base end  824  of the first panel  802 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  852  may extend downwardly from the first fold line  834  such that the attachment flap and first wall section  806  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIGS. 63-65 , the second wall section  808  may be attached to the second upright portion  842  via one or more attachment flaps  852 . The attachment flap  852  may be integral with the second wall section  808  via a second fold line  836  defined on the second pivot axis  822 . In some embodiments, the second fold line  836  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  800  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  852  and second wall section  808  both extend upwardly from the fold line  836  at the second base end  826  of the second panel  804 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  852  may extend downwardly from the fold line  836  such that the attachment flap and second wall section  808  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of the attachment flaps  852  of the respective first wall section  806  or the second wall section  808  may additionally be integral with the respective first upright portion  840  or second upright portion  842 . For example, with reference to  FIGS. 63-65 , the first upright portion  840  is integrally connected to the attachment flap  852  of the first panel  802  via integral fold line  878 . In some further embodiments, as also shown in  FIGS. 63-65 , the first upright portion  840  may be integrally connected to the first wall section  706  via the first fold line  834 , the integral fold line  878 , and the attachment flap  852 . 
     The first upright portion  840  and the second upright portion  842  may be connected to the center portion of the base section  838  via one or more base fold lines  876 . The base fold lines  876  may allow the first panel  802  and the second panel  804  to pivot relative to one another in addition to or as an alternative to the first fold line  834  and the second fold line  836 . In some embodiments, the first panel  802  and second panel  804  may pivot relative to one another about both the respective pivot axes  820 ,  822  and the base fold lines  876 , such that the pivot distance may include the distance between the base fold lines  876  and the respective distal ends  810 ,  812 . In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 63-65 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the outer surface  856  of the first wall section  806  proximate the first distal end  810  of the first panel  802 , and the flexible support may be connected to the outer surface  856  of the second wall section  808  proximate the second distal end  812  of the second panel  804 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  802  and the second panel  804 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  802  and/or the second panel  804  via one or more adhesive strips  862  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  814 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  810 ,  812 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 65 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  800 , with the first panels  802  and the second panels  804  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  802  and the second panel  804  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  802  and second panel  804  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  802  may pivot about a first fold line  834  on the first pivot axis  820 , and the second panel  804  may pivot about the second fold line  836  on the second pivot axis  822 . In some embodiments, the first panel  802  and the second panel  804  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  820 ,  822  to the respective distal end  810 ,  812 ) is substantially the same. In some embodiments, the respective wall sections  806 ,  808  and/or upright portions  840 ,  842  may apply an outward force (e.g., via a restorative force from the respective first fold line  834  and second fold line  836 ) to at least partially support the object  20  on the flexible support  10 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  810 ,  812  of the respective panels  802 ,  804  may contact the object  20 , and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  810 ,  812  outwardly relative to the object. 
     One or more flaps  814  may be connected to the respective first distal end  810  of the first panel  802  and the second distal end  812  of the second panel  804  by one or more fold lines  816  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  806  or second wall section  808 . With reference to  FIGS. 64-65 , the flaps  814  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     The frame  800  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  800  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 66-67 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  800  shown in  FIGS. 63-65  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 66 , a top-down view of a frame template  850  is shown. The frame template  850  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  800  shown in  FIGS. 63-65 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 67  shows a reverse side of the frame template  850  of  FIG. 66 . During assembly, at least one of the first panel  802  and the second panel  804  may be integral with the respective first upright portion  840  and second upright portion  842  (e.g., first panel  802  and first upright portion  840  shown in  FIGS. 63-65 ). The wall sections  806 ,  808  and attachment flap  852  may be folded at the integral fold line  878  connecting the attachment flap  852  and the first upright portion  740 . The attachment flap  852  of the first panel  802  may be rotated approximately 180 degrees to also engage the first upright portion  840  via an adhesive or other bonding or attachment mechanism (e.g., adhesive strip  862 ). 
     The attachment flap  852  of the second panel  804  may engage the second upright portion  842 . In some embodiments the first wall section  806 , the second wall section  808 , and/or the respective base fold lines  876  of the first upright portion  840  and the second upright portion  842  may be folded at the respective first fold line  834 , second fold line  836 , and/or base fold line  876  to allow the attachment flap  852  of the second panel  806  to engage the second upright portion. The first upright portion  834  and the second upright portion  836  may then be substantially perpendicular to the center of the base section  838  (e.g., by folding or by placing the frame  800  in a box), and the first panel  802  and second panel  804  are positioned upright by folding the respective first fold line  834  and second fold line  836  approximately 180 degrees with respect to the adjacent attachment flap  852 . For example, with reference to  FIG. 64 , the first upright portion  840 , the attachment flap  852  of the first panel  802 , and the first wall section  806  substantially overlap one another. With continued reference to  FIG. 64 , the second upright portion  842 , the attachment flap  852  of the second panel  804 , and the second wall section  808  may substantially overlap one another. 
     Ninth Example Embodiment 
     The embodiment shown in  FIGS. 68-73  includes a frame  900  having similar features to the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 63-67  with the panels  902 ,  904  separate from and attached to either upright portion of the base section  938 . With reference to  FIG. 68 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  900  having a first support section  944  and a second support section  946 . Each support section  944 ,  946  may include a first panel  902  and a second panel  904 . The first panel  902  may include a first wall section  906 , and the first panel may include a first distal end  910  and a first base end  924 . The second panel  904  may include a second wall section  908 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  912  and a second base end  926 . 
     The support sections  944 ,  946  may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  944 ,  946  may be parts of a single frame  900 . In embodiments of a frame  900  having multiple support sections  944 ,  946 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 68 , the frame  900  may include the first support section  944  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  946 . In some embodiments, the first support section  944  may be spaced from the second support section  946 . In some embodiments, the first support section  944  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  946 . In such embodiments, the support sections  944 ,  946  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object) as shown and described above with respect to  FIGS. 32, 45 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 68, 70, and 71  the frame  900  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 68 ) and a perpendicular configuration. In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  920  of the first support section  944  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  920  of the second support section  946 , and the second pivot axis  922  of the first support section  944  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  922  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  920  of the first support section  944  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  920  of the second support section  946 , and the second pivot axis  922  of the first support section  944  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  922  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a center pivot  948  (e.g., a fold line) between the first support section  944  and the second support section  946  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  948  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  920  of the first panel  902  and the second pivot axis  922  of the second panel  904  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  974  having a narrowest portion at the center pivot  948 . 
     In some embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 69 , the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may be attached directly to an inner wall  982  of a box (e.g., box  30 ) or a rectangular prism-shaped insert for a box (e.g., a partial box configured for insertion into a box) without a base section  938  or center fold line  948 . In such embodiments, a fixed configuration (e.g., the parallel configuration) of the first support section  944  and the second support section  946  may be used. The box may be generally rigid, such that in some embodiments, the panels  902 ,  904  may pivot only about the first pivot axis  920  and the second pivot axis  904 , respectively. As detailed below, one or more adhesive strips  962  may attach the first panel  902  and/or second panel  904  to the box. 
     In some embodiments, the base section  938  may include one or more handle sections  988  for forming a handle as shown with respect to  FIG. 35B . In such embodiments, the handle section  988  may be integral with the base section, and may be defined at either or both lateral ends of the frame, such that one or more handles on one or more cooperating frames may allow a user to remove the object from a box. 
     With reference to  FIG. 68 , in some embodiments, the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  902  may pivot about a first pivot axis  920  and a second panel  904  may pivot about a second pivot axis  922 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  944 ,  946 ), the first pivot axis  920  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  922 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  920  may be disposed at the first base end  924  of the first panel  902  at a base end of the first wall section  906  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  922  may be disposed at the second base end  926  of the second panel  904  at a base end of the second wall section  908  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 68, 70, and 71 , in some embodiments, the first panel  902  and/or the second panel  904  may be connected to a base section  938 . In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be connected to the base section integrally. In some embodiments, the base section  938  may include a respective first upright portion  940  and second upright portion  942 , which may support the respective first panel  902  and the second panel  904 . The first wall section  906  may engage the first upright portion  940 , such that the first upright portion pivotally supports the first wall section. The second wall section  908  may engage the second upright portion  942 , such that the second upright portion pivotally supports the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  906  may be attached to the first upright portion  940  via one or more attachment flaps  952 . The attachment flap  952  may be integral with the first wall section  906  via a first fold line  934  defined on the first pivot axis  920 . In some embodiments, the first fold line  934  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  900  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  952  and first wall section  906  both extend upwardly from the first fold line  934  at the first base end  924  of the first panel  902 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  952  may extend downwardly from the first fold line  934  such that the attachment flap and first wall section  906  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIGS. 68, 70, and 71 , the second wall section  908  may be attached to the second upright portion  942  via one or more attachment flaps  952 . The attachment flap  952  may be integral with the second wall section  908  via a second fold line  936  defined on the second pivot axis  922 . In some embodiments, the second fold line  936  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  900  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  952  and second wall section  908  both extend upwardly from the fold line  936  at the second base end  926  of the second panel  904 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  952  may extend downwardly from the fold line  936  such that the attachment flap and second wall section  908  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. In the embodiments shown in  FIG. 68-73 , the attachment flaps  952  of the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may be attached to the respective first upright portion  940  and second upright portion  942  at a respective first distal end  984  and second distal end  986 . 
     Additionally or alternatively, the first upright portion  940  and the second upright portion  942  may be connected to the center portion of the base section  938  via one or more base fold lines  976 . The base fold lines  976  may allow the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  to pivot relative to one another in addition to or as an alternative to the first fold line  934  and the second fold line  936 . In some embodiments, the first panel  902  and second panel  904  may pivot relative to one another about both the respective pivot axes  920 ,  922  and the base fold lines  976 , such that the pivot distance may include the distance between the base fold lines  976  and the respective distal ends  910 ,  912 . In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 68-71 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the outer surface  956  of the first wall section  906  proximate the first distal end  910  of the first panel  902 , and the flexible support may be connected to the outer surface  956  of the second wall section  908  proximate the second distal end  912  of the second panel  904 , such that the flexible support may extend between and span the first panel  902  and the second panel  904 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  902  and/or the second panel  904  via one or more adhesive strips  962  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  914 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  910 ,  912 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 71 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  900 , with the first panels  902  and the second panels  904  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  902  may pivot about a first fold line  934  on the first pivot axis  920 , and the second panel  904  may pivot about the second fold line  936  on the second pivot axis  922 . In some embodiments, the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  920 ,  922  to the respective distal end  910 ,  912 ) is substantially the same. In some embodiments, the respective wall sections  906 ,  908  and/or upright portions  940 ,  942  may apply an outward force (e.g., via a restorative force from the respective first fold line  934  and second fold line  936 ) to at least partially support the object  20  on the flexible support  10 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  910 ,  912  of the respective panels  902 ,  904  may contact the object  20 , and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  910 ,  912  outwardly relative to the object. 
     One or more flaps  914  may be connected to the respective first distal end  910  of the first panel  902  and the second distal end  912  of the second panel  904  by one or more fold lines  916  between the flaps and the respective first wall section  906  or second wall section  908 . With reference to  FIGS. 68-71 , the flaps  914  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     As detailed herein, the frame  900  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  900  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 72-73 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  900  shown in  FIGS. 68-71  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 72 , a top-down view of a frame template  950  is shown, including a base section template  978  and a plurality of panel section templates  980 . The frame template  950  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  900  shown in  FIGS. 68, 70, and 71 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 73  shows a reverse side of the frame template  950  of  FIG. 72 . During assembly, the panel section templates  980 , including at least one of the first panel  902  and the second panel  904  may be attached to with the respective first upright portion  940  and second upright portion  942  (e.g., first panel  902  and first upright portion  940  shown in  FIGS. 68, 70, and 71 ) via one or more attachment flaps  952  having one or more adhesive strips  962  thereon. The attachment flap  952  of the first panel  902  may be attached proximate a first distal end  984  of the first upright portion  940 , and the attachment flap  952  of the second panel  904  may be attached proximate a second distal end  986  of the second upright portion  942 . 
     The first upright portion  934  and the second upright portion  936  may then be substantially perpendicular to the center of the base section  938  (e.g., by folding or by placing the frame  900  in a box), and the first panel  902  and second panel  904  may be positioned upright by folding the respective first fold line  934  and second fold line  936  approximately 180 degrees with respect to the adjacent attachment flap  952 . For example, with reference to  FIG. 70 , the first upright portion  940 , the attachment flap  952  of the first panel  902 , and the first wall section  906  substantially overlap one another. With continued reference to  FIG. 70 , the second upright portion  942 , the attachment flap  952  of the second panel  904 , and the second wall section  908  may additionally or alternatively, substantially overlap one another. 
     Alternatively one or more panel section templates  980  may be inserted into a box or partial box, as detailed above, to form the frame  900  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 69 ). In such embodiments, the attachment flaps  952  may be attached substantially equal heights from a bottom of the box, approximately at a same height as a distal end  984  of the first upright portion  940  and a distal end  984  of the second upright portion  942  of the base section  938 . 
     Tenth Example Embodiment 
       FIGS. 74-79  include a frame  1000  having substantially similar features to the frame  900  shown in  FIGS. 68-73  with the attachment flaps  1052  attached to the base section  1038  or box (e.g., box  30 ) adjacent a respective first base end  1088  of the first upright portion  1040  or second base end  1090  of the second upright portion  1042 . With reference to  FIG. 74 , an embodiment of the presently disclosed subject matter includes a frame  1000  having a first support section  1044  and a second support section  1046 . Each support section  1044 ,  1046  may include a first panel  1002  and a second panel  1004 . The first panel  1002  may include a first wall section  1006 , and the first panel  1002  may include a first distal end  1010  and a first base end  1024 . The second panel  1004  may include a second wall section  1008 , and the second panel may include a second distal end  1012  and a second base end  1026 . 
     The support sections  1044 ,  1046  may be formed separately, as independent supporting devices (e.g., similar to the frames of the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 1-30 ), or the support sections  1044 ,  1046  may be parts of a single frame  1000 . In embodiments of a frame  1000  having multiple support sections  1044 ,  1046 , the support sections may be attached and/or integrally connected to one another. With reference to  FIG. 74 , the frame  1000  may include the first support section  1044  disposed generally parallel to the second support section  1046 . In some embodiments, the first support section  1044  may be spaced from the second support section  1046 . In some embodiments, the first support section  1044  may be generally perpendicular to the second support section  1046 . In such embodiments, the support sections  1044 ,  1046  may support a corner of the object  20  (e.g., supporting two adjacent sides of the object) as shown and described above with respect to  FIGS. 32, 45 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77  the frame  1000  may be convertible between at least a parallel configuration (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 74 ) and a perpendicular configuration. In a parallel configuration, the first pivot axis  1020  of the first support section  1044  may be generally collinear with the first pivot axis  1020  of the second support section  1046 , and the second pivot axis  1022  of the first support section  1044  may be generally collinear with the second pivot axis  1022  of the second support section. In a perpendicular configuration, the first pivot axis  1020  of the first support section  1044  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  1020  of the second support section  1046 , and the second pivot axis  1022  of the first support section  1044  may be generally perpendicular to the second pivot axis  1022  of the second support section. In such embodiments, the frame may include a center pivot  1048  (e.g., a fold line) between the first support section  1044  and the second support section  1046  allowing the first support section and the second support section to pivot relative to one another. The axis of the center fold line  1048  may be generally perpendicular to the first pivot axis  1020  of the first panel  1002  and the second pivot axis  1022  of the second panel  1004  in both the parallel and perpendicular configurations. At least a portion of the frame may include a taper  1074  having a narrowest portion at the center pivot  1048 . 
     In some embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 75 , the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may be attached directly to an inner wall  1082  of a box (e.g., box  30 ) or a rectangular prism-shaped insert for a box (e.g., a partial box configured for insertion into a box) without a base section  1038  or center fold line  1048 . In such embodiments, a fixed configuration (e.g., the parallel configuration) of the first support section  1044  and the second support section  1046  may be used. As detailed below, one or more adhesive strips  1062  may attach the first panel  1002  and/or second panel  1004  to the box. The box may be generally rigid, such that in some embodiments, the panels  1002 ,  1004  may pivot only about the first pivot axis  1020  and the second pivot axis  1004 , respectively. 
     With reference to  FIG. 74 , in some embodiments, the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may pivot relative to one another about separate axes. For example, the first panel  1002  may pivot about a first pivot axis  1020  and a second panel  1004  may pivot about a second pivot axis  1022 . In some embodiments, within a given support section (e.g., one of support sections  1044 ,  1046 ), the first pivot axis  1020  may be generally parallel to the second pivot axis  1022 . In some embodiments, the first pivot axis  1020  may be disposed at the first base end  1024  of the first panel  1002  at a base end of the first wall section  1006  and may be parallel to the first base end. The second pivot axis  1022  may be disposed at the second base end  1026  of the second panel  1004  at a base end of the second wall section  908  and may be parallel to the second base end. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77 , in some embodiments, the first panel  1002  and/or the second panel  1004  may be connected to a base section  1038 . In some embodiments, the first panel and the second panel may be connected to the base section integrally. In some embodiments, the base section  1038  may include a respective first upright portion  1040  and second upright portion  1042 , which may support the respective first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004 . The first wall section  1006  may engage the first upright portion  1040 , such that the first upright portion pivotally supports the first wall section. The second wall section  1008  may engage the second upright portion  1042 , such that the second upright portion pivotally supports the second wall section. 
     In some embodiments, the base section  1038  may include one or more handle sections  1092  for forming a handle as shown with respect to  FIG. 35B . In such embodiments, the handle section  1092  may be integral with the base section, and may be defined at either or both lateral ends of the frame, such that one or more handles on one or more cooperating frames may allow a user to remove the object from a box. 
     In some embodiments, the first wall section  1006  may be attached to the first upright portion  1040  via one or more attachment flaps  1052 . The attachment flap  1052  may be integral with the first wall section  1006  via a first fold line  1034  defined on the first pivot axis  1020 . In some embodiments, the first fold line  1034  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  1000  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  1052  and first wall section  1006  both extend upwardly from the first fold line  1034  at the first base end  1024  of the first panel  1002 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  1052  may extend downwardly from the first fold line  1034  such that the attachment flap and first wall section  1006  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. 
     In addition, as shown in  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77 , the second wall section  1008  may be attached to the second upright portion  1042  via one or more attachment flaps  1052 . The attachment flap  1052  may be integral with the second wall section  1008  via a second fold line  1036  defined on the second pivot axis  1022 . In some embodiments, the second fold line  1036  may be bent at a generally 180 degree angle when the frame  1000  is unloaded, such that the attachment flap  1052  and second wall section  1008  both extend upwardly from the fold line  1036  at the second base end  1026  of the second panel  1004 . Alternatively, the attachment flap  1052  may extend downwardly from the fold line  1036  such that the attachment flap and second wall section  1008  are substantially coplanar in an unloaded position. In the embodiments shown in  FIG. 74-79 , the attachment flaps  1052  of the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may be attached to the respective first upright portion  1040  and second upright portion  1042  at a respective first base end  1088  and second base end  1090 . 
     Additionally or alternatively, the first upright portion  1040  and the second upright portion  1042  may be connected to the center portion of the base section  1038  via one or more base fold lines  1076 . The base fold lines  1076  may allow the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  to pivot relative to one another in addition to or as an alternative to the first fold line  1034  and the second fold line  1036 . In some embodiments, the first panel  1002  and second panel  1004  may pivot relative to one another about both the respective pivot axes  1020 ,  1022  and the base fold lines  1076 , such that the pivot distance may include the distance between the base fold lines  1076  and the respective distal ends  1010 ,  1012 . In embodiments having two pivot axes, the distance between the pivot axes may be less than the sum of the pivot distances of each opposing panel to cause the panels to contact one another. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77 , a flexible support  10  may be connected to the outer surface  1056  of the first wall section  1006  proximate the first distal end  1010  of the first panel  1002 , and the flexible support may be connected to the outer surface  1056  of the second wall section  1008  proximate the second distal end  1012  of the second panel  1004 , such that the flexible support spans between the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004 . In some embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the first panel  1002  and/or the second panel  1004  via one or more adhesive strips  1062  (e.g., glue, tape, or the like). In some embodiments, as detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may attach to an inner or outer surface of the wall section, may attach to or include the flaps (e.g., flaps  1014 ), or may attach to one of the respective distal ends  1010 ,  1012 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 77 , an object  20  is shown loaded onto the frame  1000 , with the first panels  1002  and the second panels  1004  pivoted inwardly relative to one another. As noted above, either or both the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may physically move (e.g., the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  are shown pivoted inward towards one another). The first panel  1002  may pivot about a first fold line  1034  on the first pivot axis  920 , and the second panel  1004  may pivot about the second fold line  1036  on the second pivot axis  1022 . In some embodiments, the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may facilitate centering the object  20  when the pivot distance of each panel (e.g., the distance from the pivot axis  1020 ,  1022  to the respective distal end  1010 ,  1012 ) is substantially the same. In some embodiments, the respective wall sections  1006 ,  1008  and/or upright portions  1040 ,  1042  may apply an outward force (e.g., via a restorative force from the respective first fold line  1034  and second fold line  1036 ) to at least partially support the object  20  on the flexible support  10 . In some embodiments, the distal ends  1010 ,  1012  of the respective panels  1002 ,  1004  may contact the object  20 , and in some embodiments, the outward force may hold the distal ends  1010 ,  1012  outwardly relative to the object. 
     One or more flaps  1014  may be connected to the respective first distal end  1010  of the first panel  1002  and the second distal end  1012  of the second panel  1004  by one or more fold lines  1016 . With reference to  FIGS. 74-77 , the flaps  1014  may provide support for the flexible support  10  from beneath the flexible support and may at least partially facilitate the centered positioning of the object  20 . 
     As detailed herein, the frame  1000  may be positioned in a box for packaging the object  20 . The frame  1000  may support one or more sides of the object  20  within the box, including a top, bottom, left, right, front, or rear surface of the object or combinations thereof (e.g., in the parallel or perpendicular configurations). As detailed above, such embodiments may support the object  20  in a plane (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 35A-B ) and the centering function of the frames may protect the object in the direction perpendicular to the plane. 
     Turning to  FIGS. 78-79 , progressive assembly views of the frame embodiment  1000  shown in  FIGS. 74-77  are depicted. With reference to  FIG. 78 , a top-down view of a frame template  1050  is shown, including a base section template  1078  and a plurality of panel section templates  1080 . The frame template  1050  may define one or more substantially flat materials with fold lines and cuts to allow the completed frame (e.g., frame  1000  shown in  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77 ) to be assembled therefrom. 
       FIG. 79  shows a reverse side of the frame template  1050  of  FIG. 78 . During assembly, the panel section templates  1080 , including at least one of the first panel  1002  and the second panel  1004  may be attached to with the respective first upright portion  1040  and second upright portion  1042  (e.g., first panel  1002  and first upright portion  1040  shown in  FIGS. 74, 76, and 77 ) via one or more attachment flaps  1052  having one or more adhesive strips  1062  thereon. The attachment flap  1052  of the first panel  1002  may be attached proximate a first base end  1088  of the first upright portion  1040 , and the attachment flap  1052  of the second panel  1004  may be attached proximate a second base end  1090  of the second upright portion  1042 . In some embodiments, the upright portions  1040 ,  1042  may define any length, and may be substantially a same length as the respective attachment flaps  1052 . In some embodiments, the attachment flaps  1052  of the respective first panel  1002  and second panel  1004  may attach directly to the center portion of the base section  1038  with or without upright portions  1040 ,  1042 . 
     The first upright portion  1034  and the second upright portion  1036  may then be substantially perpendicular to the center of the base section  1038  (e.g., by folding or by placing the frame  1000  in a box), and the first panel  1002  and second panel  1004  may be positioned upright by folding the respective first fold line  1034  and second fold line  1036  approximately 180 degrees with respect to the adjacent attachment flap  1052 , such that the flap is disposed adjacent the outer surface  1056  of the respective wall sections  1006 ,  1008 . For example, with reference to  FIG. 76 , the first upright portion  1040 , the attachment flap  1052  of the first panel  1002 , and the first wall section  1006  substantially overlap one another. With continued reference to  FIG. 76 , the second upright portion  1042 , the attachment flap  1052  of the second panel  1004 , and the second wall section  1008  may additionally or alternatively, substantially overlap one another. 
     Alternatively one or more panel section templates  1080  may be inserted into a box or partial box, as detailed above, to form the frame  1000  (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 75 ). In such embodiments, the attachment flaps  1052  may be attached substantially equal heights from a bottom of the box, approximately at a same height as a distal end of the base section  1038 . 
     In the embodiments shown in  FIGS. 74 and 76 , the support structure may be directly glued to the box  30 , which reduces the number of parts and assembly time of the devices. 
     Eleventh Embodiment 
     Any of the frames detailed herein may be arranged in a configuration of three, four, five, or more panels configured to rotate inwardly to hold and maintain an object. In such embodiments, the panels may face the object receiving area to pivot towards the object when rotated by the flexible support. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 80-81 , an embodiment is shown having four panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  pivotally connected to one another and positioned in a box. Each of the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  may include base ends; distal ends  1109 ,  1110 ,  1111 ,  1112 ; wall sections  1105 ,  1106 ,  1107 ,  1108 ; flaps  1114 , and other components as detailed in each of the above embodiments. With reference to  FIG. 81 , each of the distal ends  1109 ,  1110 ,  1111 ,  1112  of the respective panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  may pivot inwardly to receive and support an object  20 . 
     In the embodiment shown in  FIGS. 80-81 , the flexible support  10  includes a flexible sheet of material  1176  connected to the flaps  1114  such that the flexible support extends between each of the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104 . In some embodiments, multiple flexible supports may connect different pairs of panels. 
     Each of the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  may be connected by one or more connectors  1174 , which may hinge in their center to allow relative motion between the distal ends  1109 ,  1110 ,  1111 ,  1112 . 
     In some embodiments, the frame  1100  may include a base section as described in the embodiments above and to which the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  are connected. In some embodiments, the frame  1100  may be connected to the walls and/or base of a box  30 . The box  30  and/or frame  1100  may be designed to define complementary shapes, such that the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  are supported by the box. In some embodiments, the frame  1100  may rest inside the box  30  without requiring physical attachment by resting the base ends of the wall sections  1105 ,  1106 ,  1107 ,  1108  against the box. 
     With reference to  FIG. 81 , the frame  1100  may be designed to hold a generally tubular or longitudinal object  20  such as a post or rod. As detailed above, any number of panels may be arranged to support the sides of the object  20  based on the shape of the object. For example, two panel frames may support generally flat, rectangular objects, while four panel frames may support elongated rectangular prisms, in which one dimension is substantially greater than the other dimensions. In this manner, the frame  1100  shown in  FIG. 81  may support any length object  20 . For example, a second frame  1100  may support the opposite end of the object  20  while each of the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104  provides a two-dimensional centering effect on the object  20  to support the remaining sides. 
     Example Flexible Support Structure 
     In the drawings, flexible support  10  is shown attached to the panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  104 ,  202 ,  204 ,  302 ,  304 ,  402 ,  404 ,  502 ,  504 ,  602 ,  604 ,  702 ,  704 ,  802 ,  804 ,  902 ,  904 ,  1002 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104 ) by adhering with adhesive applied in various strips as detailed above; however, in any embodiment detailed herein, the flexible support  10  may be attached to the panel, for example, by one or more of any of the following: adhering (e.g., with hot melt adhesive), gluing, heat welding, ultrasonic welding, stapling, tacking, taping, fastening, clipping (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,694,744 to Jones, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference), tab/slot engagement (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,073,761 to Jones, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference), anchoring, retaining and/or securing (see, e.g., U.S. Patent Application Publication 2004/0108239 A1 to McDonald et al. published Jun. 10, 2004, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference, and which discloses a sleeve having pockets or pouches for receiving a flap). The flexible supports of any embodiments described herein may be attached by one or more of any of the ways of attachment described herein. 
     Useful types of adhesives for attaching flexible supports to frames are known to those of skill in the art, and depend on the composition of the materials to be adhered. For example, a polyurethane-based flexible support may be adhered with a polyurethane-based adhesive, such as a water-borne aliphatic polyurethane dispersion. 
     Flexible support  10 , including any of the sheets of the various embodiments described herein, may comprise any of the materials, compositions, and polymers set forth herein with respect to flexible supports, and may have any thickness, properties, treatments, additives, and other characteristics (e.g., flexibility, elasticity, optics, strength, elastic recovery, transparency, load tear resistance, puncture resistance) as set forth herein with respect to flexible supports. 
     Flexible support  10  may have a composition and thickness providing acceptable performance properties (e.g., flexibility, elasticity, optics, strength) for the given packaging application of expected use. The flexible support may have a thickness of at most any of the following: 10 mils, 6 mils, 5 mils, 4 mils, 3 mils, 2 mils, 1.5 mils, and 1 mil. (A “mil” is equal to 0.001 inch.) The flexible support may also have a thickness of at least any of the following: 0.5 mils, 1 mil, 1.5 mils, 2 mils, and 3 mils. 
     The flexible support  10  may have an elastic recovery in either or both of the transverse and longitudinal directions of at least any of the following values: 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, and 85%, measured according to ASTM D5459 at 100% strain, 30 seconds relaxation time, and 60 second recovery time. 
     The flexible support  10  may have a maximum load tear resistance in either or both of the transverse and longitudinal directions of at least any of the following values: 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600 grams force, measured according to ASTM D1004. 
     The flexible support  10  may have a slow puncture maximum load of at least any of the following values: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, and 7 pounds force, measured according to ASTM F1306 using a crosshead speed of 5 inches per minute. 
     The flexible support  10  may have a Young&#39;s modulus sufficient to withstand the expected handling and use conditions, yet may provide a “soft” feel that may be desirable for a packaging application. The flexible support may have a Young&#39;s modulus of at least any of the following values: 2,000; 2,500; 3,000; 3,500; and 4,000 pounds/square inch. The flexible support may have a Young&#39;s modulus of no more than about any of the following values: 8,000; 10,000; 15,000; 20,000; 30,000; and 40,000 pounds/square inch. The Young&#39;s modulus is measured in accordance with ASTM D882, measured at a temperature of 73° F. 
     The flexible support  10  may be a transparent sheet so that the packaged article (e.g., product  126 ) may be visible through the flexible support. “Transparent” as used herein means that the material transmits incident light with negligible scattering and little absorption, enabling objects to be seen clearly through the material under typical unaided viewing conditions (i.e., the expected use conditions of the material). The transparency (i.e., clarity) of the retention flexible support may be at least any of the following values: 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, and 90%, measured in accordance with ASTM D1746. 
     The flexible support  10  may comprise, for example, one or more fabrics, such as one or more of the following: wovens, knits, nonwovens, and openwork meshes (e.g., netting), spandex, including Lycra® brand spandex, and elastic fabrics. 
     The flexible support  10  may comprise one or more polymers, for example, one or more of any of the following polymers: thermoplastic polymers, polyolefins, polyethylene homopolymers (e.g., low density polyethylene), polyethylene copolymers (e.g., ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymers (“EAOs”), ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymers, and ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid), polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene copolymers, polyvinyl chloride, various types of natural or synthetic rubber (e.g., styrene-butadiene rubber, polybutadiene, neoprene rubber, polyisoprene rubber, ethylene-propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, polysiloxane, nitrile rubber, and butyl rubber), and polyurethane (i.e., any one or more of polyurethane, polyether polyurethane, polyester polyurethane, and polycarbonate polyurethane, any of which may be aliphatic and/or aromatic). The flexible support may also comprise thermoplastic polyolefin elastomers (TPOs), which are two-component elastomer systems comprising an elastomer (such as EPDM) finely dispersed in a thermoplastic polyolefin (such as polypropylene or polyethylene). “Copolymer” as used in this application means a polymer derived from two or more types of monomers, and includes terpolymers, etc. 
     A flexible support comprising polyolefin (e.g., polyethylene), polyvinyl chloride, and/or polyurethane may be useful for lightweight applications, for example, where a flexible support thickness of from 2 to 4 mils may be desirable. A flexible support comprising polyurethane may provide desirable elastomeric, puncture resistance, temperature resistance, and tackiness characteristics. 
     The flexible support may comprise effective amounts of one or more of tackifiers, antiblocking agents, and slip agents—or may be essentially free of any of these components. Tackifiers, antiblocking agents, and slip agents, and their effective amounts, are known to those of ordinary skill in the art. 
     The flexible support may be manufactured by thermoplastic film-forming processes known in the art (e.g., tubular or blown-film extrusion, coextrusion, extrusion coating, and flat or cast film extrusion). A combination of these processes may also be employed. 
     At least one side of the flexible support may be corona and/or plasma treated to change the surface energy of the flexible support, for example, to increase the ability of the flexible support to adhere to a panel or frame. 
     In some embodiments, the flexible support may be an inelastic material. For example, a cloth or other non-elastic or minimally elastic material may be used as the flexible support to support the object  20 . In such embodiments, the movement of the panels may allow the flexible support to cushion the object without requiring the flexible support itself to be elastic. In some embodiments, the flexible support may be made partially or entirely of cellulosic material, such as the same material as the panels. 
     Films that may be useful as flexible supports are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,913,147 issued Jul. 5, 2005 and entitled “Packaging Structure Having a Frame and Film,” which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. 
     In some embodiments, the flexible support may comprise a plurality of components that collectively define a flexible support. For example, the flexible support may include all or a portion of the flaps (e.g., any of flaps  114 ,  214 ,  314 ,  414 ,  514 ,  614 ,  714 ,  814 ,  914 ,  1014 ,  1114 ,  1214 ,  1314 ,  1414 ). With reference to  FIGS. 80-81 , the flexible support  10  may include the flexible sheet of material supporting the object and the flaps  1114  to which the flexible sheet of material is attached. In such embodiments, the flexible support  10  may be said to extend between the distal ends of the panels  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 ,  1104 . 
     In each of the embodiments detailed herein, the flexible support may include combinations of flexible sheets of material, flaps, and/or other structures in the panel to support the object  20 . In such embodiments, the flexible sheet of material may comprise any of the materials detailed above with respect to the flexible support (e.g., flexible and inflexible films, sheets, cloths, or other materials). 
     With reference to  FIG. 82 , an embodiment of the flexible support  10  is shown having a flexible sheet of material  1274  connecting the flaps  1214  beneath the flaps. In such embodiments, the flaps  1214  may directly engage the object  20  while the flexible sheet of material  1274  supports and connects the flaps. With reference to  FIG. 83 , an embodiment of the flexible support  10  is shown in which the flaps  1314  may be connected by a flap connector  1376 . The connector  1376  may be connected to the flaps  1314  by one or more center fold lines  1374 , and the connector may be integral with the flaps. In some alternative embodiments, the connector may be separately attached to the flaps. With reference to  FIG. 84 , in some embodiments, the flaps  1414  may be directly connected via a fold line  1474  and/or additional attachment mechanisms detailed herein. In such embodiments, the flaps  1414  may define the flexible support  10 . The flaps of any of the embodiments detailed herein may be connected with one or more of the connections shown in  FIGS. 82-84 . 
     Manufacture 
     By using types of machinery known to those of skill in the field, panels may be cut to the desired shapes and provided with fold lines and/or lines of detachability, using the known types of machinery, for example, to slit, crease, crimp, emboss, perforate, score, or otherwise weaken the panel in desired regions. Adhesive may be applied to the panel (e.g., any of panels  102 ,  104 ,  202 ,  204 ,  302 ,  304 ,  402 ,  404 ,  502 ,  504 ,  602 ,  604 ,  702 ,  704 ,  802 ,  804 ,  902 ,  904 ,  1002 ,  1004 ,  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , or  1104 ) in selected areas, for example, at any of the adhesive strips shown and described herein (e.g., any of adhesive strips  162 ,  262 ,  362 ,  462 ,  562 ,  662 ,  762 ,  862 ,  962 ,  1062 , or  1162 ). The flexible support  10  may be attached to the panel by laminating or adhering the flexible support with adhesive to the panel, or by other ways as discussed herein. The flexible support material may be provided in roll form, unrolled, and then cut to the desired length and width either before or after attachment to the panel. The frames (e.g., any of frames  100 ,  200 ,  300 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600 ,  700 ,  800 ,  900 ,  1000 , or  1100  detailed herein) may be assembled by hand or by one or more automated packaging apparatus following the assembly steps detailed herein, as would be understood by a person of ordinary in the art based upon Applicant&#39;s disclosure. 
     Any numerical value ranges recited herein include all values from the lower value to the upper value in increments of one unit provided that there is a separation of at least 2 units between any lower value and any higher value. As an example, if it is stated that the amount of a component or a value of a process variable (e.g., temperature, pressure, time) may range from any of 1 to 90, 20 to 80, or 30 to 70, or be any of at least 1, 20, or 30 and/or at most 90, 80, or 70, then it is intended that values such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, and 30 to 32, as well as at least 15, at least 22, and at most 32, are expressly enumerated in this specification. For values that are less than one, one unit is considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01 or 0.1 as appropriate. These are only examples of what is specifically intended and all possible combinations of numerical values between the lowest value and the highest value enumerated are to be considered to be expressly stated in this application in a similar manner. 
     Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these embodiments of the invention pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Except in the claims and the specific examples, or where otherwise expressly indicated, all numerical quantities in this description indicating amounts of material, reaction conditions, use conditions, molecular weights, and/or number of carbon atoms, and the like, are to be understood as modified by the word “about” in describing the broadest scope of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. 
     Any reference to an item in the disclosure or to an element in the claim in the singular using the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” or “said” is not to be construed as limiting the item or element to the singular unless expressly so stated. The definitions and disclosures set forth in the present Application control over any inconsistent definitions and disclosures that may exist in an incorporated reference. All references to ASTM tests are to the most recent, currently approved, and published version of the ASTM test identified, as of the priority filing date of this application. Each such published ASTM test method is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference. 
     While some drawings and description may omit features described elsewhere for simplicity of explanation, it is understood that these features may nonetheless be present in any of the embodiments in any combination or configuration, as detailed above. As described herein, features of any embodiment may be combined or substituted to produce any combination of features in a given apparatus. For example, the frame  100  shown in  FIG. 1  may be lengthened to include multiple support sections (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 4-5 ), or the attachment flap  752  and panels  702  and/or  704  of the embodiment of  FIG. 58  may be extended to the base of the respective upright portion (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 74 ). Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.