Specially shaped carton for vanity sink
View Patent ↗A sink assembly is provided. The sink assembly can comprise a container having a generally trapezoidal shaped cross section. The container can be closed about a sink within the container. The sink can be supported in the container by at least one support element, for example a corner support, a top support having a generally triangular shape, and a drain support. Multiple sink assemblies can be efficiently stacked next to one another for shipping and/or storage.
1. A sink assembly comprising:
a closed container having a trapezoidal cross sectional shape;
a vanity sink stored within the container; and
at least one support element holding the vanity sink in place and protecting the vanity sink during storage and/or shipping;
wherein the at least one support element comprises four corner support elements holding corners of the sink, at least one top support element having a generally triangular shape placed between two of the corner supports, and a drain support element placed between a drain of the sink and a bottom of the container.
2. The sink assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top support element is comprised of foam.
3. The sink assembly of claim 1 , wherein the container has at least one flap.
4. The sink assembly of claim 3 , wherein the container has a two side flaps and a front flap.
5. The sink assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support element comprises two generally triangular shaped top support elements.
6. The sink assembly of claim 1 , wherein the container has a front side with a height of between approximately 7-9 inches.
7. The sink assembly of claim 1 , wherein the container has a back side with a height of between approximately 11-13 inches.