Convertible container for fluent or solid cargo
US4231481A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1979 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2590/0058
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intermodal cargo container capable of being quickly and easily converted between a solid storage mode and a fluent storage mode is disclosed. Shell sections adapted to be either removed from, or pivoted within, an outer container are provided to support an impermeable liner in the fluent storage mode. Elements of both the inner and outer container may be of conventional construction for surface transport or of lightweight construction suitable for air as well as surface transport.
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