CONNECTION DEVICE, BOX AND CLAMP Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: packing equipment, particularly fastening means to connect container bottom and lid with side panels.

SUBSTANCE: device has the first fastening means fixedly connected to bottom and lid, at least one fastening means 6 fixedly connected at least to one side panel. Device comprises connection means 7 to connect bottom and lid with side panel by bringing connection means 7 into cooperation with fastening means 5, 6. Each connection means 7 has clamp with resilient main part 7.1, the first hook 7.2 located on the first end of the clamp and the second hook 7.3 arranged on the second end thereof. The first fastening means has the first strip 5 extending along edge of bottom and lid correspondingly and provided with connection means. The connection means includes at least one slot 5.4. The second fastening means includes the second strip 6 arranged on side panel and extending substantially in parallel to edge thereof. The first hook 7.2 may engage the groove 5.4 of the first strip 5. In accordance to the invention the device is provided with the third hook 7.7. Connection means of the first strip 5 also has receiving member 5.5 for the third hook 7.7 formed so that the third hook 7.7 may be inserted in it in direction opposite to direction of the first hook 7.2 introduction into groove 5.4. This prevents the clamp 7 from separation from the first strip 5. Box provided with above connection device and clamp 7 is also disclosed.

EFFECT: increased efficiency.

13 cl, 4 dwg