Patent · US Expired

Stackable cargo bin with dump feature

US6685420B1 · kind B1 · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/125
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cargo bin dumping system wherein there is provided a cargo bin as disclosed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, with the addition of first and second lateral receiving stinger tubes for the engagement of a stinger therethrough, so as to facilitate the safe, and efficient dumping of the contents of a cargo basket into a waste bin or the like utilizing an ordinary forklift. A stinger specifically designed to work with the present system is also provided.

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