Bulk Container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a foldable bulk container ( 10 ) including a base ( 12 ) and a plurality of walls ( 14 & 16 ) surrounding the base ( 12 ). In use, the walls ( 14 & 16 ) are adapted to fold down over the base ( 12 ). At least one of the walls ( 14 & 16 ) includes reinforcing means in the form of a first elongate hollow ( 18 ). The elongate hollow, in use, is substantially parallel to the base ( 12 ).

1 . A foldable bulk container including a base and a plurality of walls surrounding the base in use, the walls being adapted to fold down over the base, wherein at least one of the walls includes reinforcing means in the form of a first elongate hollow which, in use, is substantially parallel to the base. 
   
   
       2 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein each wall is pivotally connected to the base to facilitate folding down thereof over the base. 
   
   
       3 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein each wall in use is adapted to engage of the other walls. 
   
   
       4 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein each wall has at least one elongate hollow which is adapted to correspond to the elongate hollow of one or more of the other walls so as to maximise rigidity of the bulk container. 
   
   
       5 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes at least two feet located underneath opposing lower edges of the base. 
   
   
       6 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes at least two feet located underneath opposing lower edges of the base and a third foot located intermediate the two feet. 
   
   
       7 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , which includes four walls in a square or rectangular configuration. 
   
   
       8 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein more than one of the walls includes one or more of the elongate hollows. 
   
   
       9 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each elongate hollow is mechanically formed by a precision machined horizontally sliding core so as to achieve precise and geometric wall thickness. 
   
   
       10 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each hollow is configured and arranged so that the or each wall has an outer surface which is substantially flat or planar, to minimise indents and recesses. 
   
   
       11 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the walls has a handle recess. 
   
   
       12 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall has an inner surface which is substantially smooth. 
   
   
       13 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate hollow is located in close proximity to an upper edge of the or each wall so as to maximise its effect of reinforcement. 
   
   
       14 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate hollow is located between the wall top and the bottom. 
   
   
       15 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate hollow is parallel to an axis about which the wall pivots. 
   
   
       16 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall includes other hollows provided at various locations in the wall. 
   
   
       17 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall includes other hollows provided at various locations in the wall, the other hollows being disposed at an angle to the base. 
   
   
       18 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall includes other hollows provided at various locations in the wall, the other hollows parallel to the base cutting across those disposed an angle to the base. 
   
   
       19 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall includes a door pivotally hinged thereto or therein, the first elongate hollow forming part of, or being connected to, the door. 
   
   
       20 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein the or each wall includes a door pivotally hinged thereto or therein, the first elongate hollow being provided along an upper perimeter of the door. 
   
   
       21 . The foldable bulk container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the walls has a handle recess area having one or more holes for draining water. 
   
   
       22 . A foldable bulk container substantially as herein described with reference to any one of the accompanying drawings.