Method for coupling containers end to end
US4431368A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S280/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Two containers are mounted on telescoping chassis sections and moved toward each other. Mating coupler structure at juxtaposed lower corners of the containers rigidly connect the containers horizontally. At least one spacer member at the juxtaposed upper ends of the containers space the containers from each other. Cables connected to the ends of the coupled containers may be utilized to lift the containers as a unit off the chassis sections for loading into a container ship.
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