Patent · US Expired

Container

US4872574A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
15References
12Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1987
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 17, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D11/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for packaging rubber sheets or blocks for sea transport is formed by a framework of generally L-shaped cross-section members comprising uprights and base members with a tubular rail joining the ends of the uprights. Gussets may be provided for strengthening the long sides of the container. The sides of the framework of the container 1 may be filled by a mesh structure of interlinked chains or bars. The container has a base which may be corrugated for strength or may be non-corrugated and may be provided with channels or gripps for receiving the forks of a forklift truck. Rectangular cross-section extension members may be provided at the corners of the base for additional stability.

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