Reinforced wall structure for container
US6382457B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The container includes a floor panel, two side walls, two end walls, and a ceiling panel. The two side walls are made from a corrugated metallic sheet, defining flat wall portions with vertical ribs being formed between two successive flat wall portions. The ribs have inwardly oriented concave surfaces, and elongated rigid reinforcement strips are welded to the side wall panels in facing register with each rib concave surface.
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