Article and method of manufacture of resiliant stackable reusable container
An article of manufacture and process for manufacturing a reusable stackable resilient container formed from lightweight materials and coated with a polyurea coating to provide structural support. An article of manufacture may be formed in the various dimensions and shape to enclose items and objects that are delicate and of high-value for shipping. The reusable stackable resilient container has advantages of a long service life, less weight, a lower cost of production, impact-resistant, impervious to environmental factors and other improved characteristics.
1. A modular container for use in transporting delicate and/or high-value items and objects, comprising:
a support frame comprising a first layer portion configured with a lid enclosure consisting of a panel assembled between a lid base framing portion and an upper lid framing portion, a base enclosure consisting of one or more wood portions interspersed with a base framing portion and an upper framing portion with a plurality of side portions connected in spaces between said one or more wood portions, said upper lid framing portion and said base framing portion thereby forming a void space to insert the item, said first layer portion further comprising a hinge connected to said base framing portion and said lid base framing portion, and a latch operably connected to said base framing portion and said one or more wood portions on a side of said support frame opposite said hinge to secure said lid enclosure to said base enclosure in adjacent relationship thereto, said first layer portion further having a handle disposed in at least one of said wood portions and/or said upper lid framing portion configured to assist in transporting the modular container, a second polyurea layer comprising a polyurea coating deposited in a dimension of about 0.025 to 0.125 inch thickness, said second polyurea layer being deposited on said first layer portion by spray application.
2. The modular container of claim 1 wherein said plurality of side portions, said panel of said lid enclosure are configured from foam.
3. The modular container of claim 2 said plurality of side portions are configured from one or more foam inserts extending into said void space, said one or more foam inserts having at least one cutout to suspend the item and/or object therein.