Lightweight shipping container
US7152751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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14References
10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7134
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shipping container following the teachings of the present invention is made by an insert molding process. The walls and bottom are each formed with structural portions that form a frame and any necessary cross bracing. A fabric covers any opening between structural portions. The fabric is placed in a mold that defines a cavity shaped like the structural portions, and thereafter a thermoplastic resin in injected. The resin intimately penetrates the fabric fibers to hold the fabric in place. The fabric may have holes formed in it to enhance the penetration of the resin. A wide variety of fabric and resins may be used.
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