Multi-cleat industrial bin

Abstract

The multiple cleat bin of the present invention includes a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall having an upper rim. The rear wall includes a cleat near the upper rim of the rear wall and a second cleat formed at the base of the rear wall. A third cleat formed in the rear wall may also be included. A fourth cleat formed in the rear wall may also be included. Preferably, a forewall and kick out wall are included to form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin for increased packing density for shipping or storage. The additional cleats provide additional strength for bins manufactured of more economical or recycled polymers that tend to be softer or less rigid. The use of multiple cleats allows for improved strength and flexibility in use. The bin may also include multi-element structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bin having multiple cleats, comprising:
 a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a rear wall having an upper rim, a midsection and a base;   a first cleat proximate the upper rim of the rear wall; and   a second cleat formed in the rear wall proximate to the base.   
     
     
         2 . The bin of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat.   
     
     
         3 . The bin of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a third cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat; and   a fourth cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the third cleat   
     
     
         4 . The bin of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the bin hangs substantially horizontally from a vertical louvered rack.   
     
     
         5 . The bin of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a handhold attached to the front wall.   
     
     
         6 . The bin of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one footer on each sidewall.   
     
     
         7 . The bin of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 multi-element structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.   
     
     
         8 . A bin having multiple cleats, comprising:
 a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall having an upper rim, a midsection and a base;   each sidewall including an upper rim, a kick out wall, and a forewall;   a first cleat proximate the upper rim of the rear wall;   a second cleat formed in the rear wall proximate to the base; and   a third cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat.   
     
     
         9 . The bin of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a depression formed in the upper rim of the sidewalls   and inner flat formed in the upper rim of the sidewalls.   
     
     
         10 . The bin of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a fourth cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the third cleat.   
     
     
         11 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the front wall is at an obtuse angle to the base, 
     
     
         12 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the opposing sidewalls are formed at an obtuse angle to the base. 
     
     
         13 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the rear wall is substantially vertical with respect to the base. 
     
     
         14 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the kick out wall is angled forward by between 5° and 30°. 
     
     
         15 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the sidewall formed at an obtuse angle with respect to the base. 
     
     
         16 . The bin of  claim 8 , wherein the forewall and kick out wall form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin for increased packing density for shipping or storage. 
     
     
         17 . The bin of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 multi-element structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.   
     
     
         18 . A bin having multiple cleats, comprising:
 a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall having an upper rim, a midsection and a base;   each sidewall including an upper rim, a kick out wall, and a forewall;   a first cleat proximate the upper rim of the rear wall;   a second cleat formed in the rear wall proximate to the base;   a third cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the first cleat; and   a fourth cleat formed in the midsection of the rear wall beneath the third cleat.   
     
     
         19 . The bin of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a depression formed in the upper rim of the sidewalls   and inner flat formed in the upper rim of the sidewalls.   
     
     
         20 . The bin of  claim 18 , wherein the front wall and opposing sidewalls are formed at an obtuse angle to the base, 
     
     
         21 . The bin of  claim 18 , wherein the kick out wall is angled forward. 
     
     
         22 . The bin of  claim 18 , wherein the forewall and kick out wall form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin for increased packing density for shipping or storage. 
     
     
         23 . The bin of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 multi-element structural trusses at the front wall, right sidewall, rear wall and left sidewall are integrally formed such that they form a single structural element that encircles the upper edge of bin.