Collapsible Vegetable and Fruit Crate

Abstract

The main object of the crate is to save space on the railways, when returning empties. Two collapsed crates take up the same amount of room as one erect one. If desired the crate can be taken to pieces, and returned at a cheaper rate. The crate described below has been found to be a convenient size for handling, it has approximately the same capacity as a petrol box. The internal dimensions are l'8" x 1'3" x 10". The, weight if made of podocarpus is between 7 and 8 kilos, if of mvule between 10 and 12 kilos, and it will contain 20 to 22 kilos of tomatoes or oranges. It has also been used for packing other varieties of vegetables such as carrots, green beans, peas, chillies, leeks, etc. For varieties such as turnips and beetroot a larger crate of similar design has been used.