Collapsible container

Abstract

A collapsible container has a base member and an end wall pivotably attached to the base member by a hinge mechanism for allowing the end wall to pivotably move between a folded position and an upright position. The end wall has lateral edges with latch members formed therein. Also included is a pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the base member by a hinge mechanism for allowing the side walls to pivotably move between a folded position and an upright position. Each of the side walls includes an upper surface which is substantially beveled along its length, and a rear flanged portion having a latch receiver formed therein for receiving a respective latch member and for securing the container in an assembled position.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A collapsible container comprises: 
 a base member;    an end wall pivotably attached to the base member by a hinge mechanism for allowing the end wall to pivotably move between a folded position and an upright position, the end wall having lateral edges with latch members formed therein; and    a pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the base member by a hinge mechanism for allowing the side walls to pivotably move between a folded position and an upright position, wherein each of the side walls includes an upper surface which is substantially beveled along its length, and a rear flanged portion having a latch receiver formed therein for receiving a respective latch member and for securing the container in an assembled position.