An Improved Collapsable Box.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application. 27th May, 1891
Complete Specification Left, 26th Feb., 1892-Accepted, 26th Mar., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Collapsable Box.
1, WILLIAM NICHOLSON of Dawlish, Devonshire Gentleman do hereby declare.
the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture a box capable of collapsing into
almost a flat condition, so that the same may be stowed away in a very small
space.
My box is preferably constructed of stout paper, a certain portion of each of the
sides being made only of flexible material such as lineu or canvas.
The ends and bottom of my box are made from one piece of stout cardboard or
millboard, as also about half of the sides in the central portion thereof.
A piece of stout linen or canvas is now pasted along the whole length of the sides
to complete the same, as is turned over the ends and bottom. Thus a flexible part.
is arranged in the side of the box adjoining the ends on both sides. The ends are
arranged to fold down upon the bottom as on a hinge, and the flexible portions
before referred to allow the sides also to bend and fall down in a similar fashion.
The flexible portions mitring as it were under the cuils. A stout cord is arranged
along each of the ends about the top, suitably fixed and attached thereto.
The lid of the box is made after the ordinary fashion, but underneath the top of
same is provided six or more wooden blocks near the edge two upon each side and
one at each end. These small blocks have splayed sides at an angle about forty
five degrees. When it is required to extend my collapsable box, open the sides and
ends by means of pulling the cords before referred to. Then place the lid upon
the top and tie the whole up with string. The small wooden splayed blocks on the
underneath side of the lid will keep upright the rigid ends of the box, and the rigid
portions of the sides. The cords before referred to at the ends of the box may be
thrended through a tubular or bobbin like arrangement for the better handling
and pulling of the cords.
Dated this 27th day of May 1891.
RAYNER & CASSELL,
37, Chancery Lane, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Collapsable Box.
1, WILLIAM NICHOLSON of Dawlish, Devonshire Gentleman do hereby declare
the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
The object of my invention is to manufacture a box capable of collapsing into
almost a flat condition, so that the same may be stowed away in a very small
space.
My box is preferably constructed of stout paper or cardboard, a certain portion
of each of the sides being made only of flexible material such as linen or canvas.
The ends and bottom of my box are made from one piece of stout cardboard or
millboard, as also about half of the sides in the central portion thereof. A piece
of tout linen or canvas is now pasted along the whole length of the sides to
complete the same, and is turned over the ends and bottom. Thus a flexible part
connects the sides and ends on both sides.
The ends are arranged to fold down upon the bottom as on a hinge, and the
flexible portions before referred to allow the sides also to bend and fall down in a
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page_text: similar fashion. A stout cord is arranged along each of the ends about the top,
suitably fixed and attached' thereto.
The lid of the box is made after the ordinary fashion, but is provided underneath
with six or more wooden blocks near the edge, two upon each side and one at each
end. These small blocks have bevelled ends at an angle of about forty five degrees.
When it is required to extend my collapsible box, the sides and ends are raised by
pulling the cords before referred to. Then place the lid upon the top and tie the
whole up with string. The small wooden blocks on the underneath side of the lid
will keep upright. the rigid ends of the box, and the rigid portions of the sides.
The cords before referred to at the ends of the box may be. threaded through
a tubular or bobbin like arrangement for the better handling and pulling of
the cords.
Referring to the accompanying sheet of drawings
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the box with lid, as it appears when in use.
Figs. 2 and 3 are respectively a plan and side elevation of the box in its folded
condition, and
Fig. 4 an underside view of the lid, showing the wooden blocks.
1,1 are the stiff sides of the box, made of cardboard or other suitable material,
cut at an angle of forty five degrees at each end, and having the flexible ends 2, 2
capable of folding up. 3, 3 are the ends, which can fold over on the sides as shown
in Figs. 2 and 3, the flexible parts of the sides being connected to them. The
arrangement is such that when the cords 4, attached to the ends are pulled, the
flexible parts are drawn taut and bring the sides upright. The lid is then put on
and the blocks 5 on the underside come against the sides and ends, and prevent
them falling while the lid remains on.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what 1
claim is :
In a collapsible box the combination of sides 1 with their ends cut at an angle,
flexible pieces 2 connecting the sides with the ends means such as cords at the
ends for bringing the box into position for use, and blocks or projections on the lid
for holding the sides and ends upright.
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RAYNER & CASSELL,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.