Foldable shipping container bulkhead
US7357611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bulkhead suited for constraining a bulk material within a shipping container. The bulkhead is foldable about a hinge feature, providing for easy manipulation and installation of the bulkhead within the shipping container. The bulkhead is suitable for construction with corrugated cardboard made from materials such as paper or plastic. The bulkhead optionally includes additional features such as a ripcord enabling quick and easy bulk material unloading, and an RFID tag enabling electronic identification and tracking of bulk material contents.
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