Patent · US Expired

Cargo containers

US6454112B1 · kind B1 · utility

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6Claims
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Filing dateApr 20, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D90/021
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo container includes two tine tunnels disposed at the top of the container, for receiving the tines of a fork-lift truck. The tine tunnels fit between upper and lower header extrusions and a protection plate is provided to protect the container from the fork tines. Lifting the container at the top, rather than at the bottom, improves loading stability and minimizes container damage.

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