Intermodal bulk dry particulate cargo container and method

Details Intermodal bulk dry particulate cargo container and method Intermodal bulk dry particulate cargo container and method

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Nicolas, Frederick C. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With casing or support

For bottom discharge dispenser supported on horizontal surface

C222S181100, C222S624000, C222S625000, C220S001500, C220S562000, C414S498000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07104425

ABSTRACT:
A method for loading and unloading of dry bulk freight containers vertically, and a device in the form of an improved intermodal dry bulk freight container for vertical loading and unloading. Standardized corner locks may be used and dimensions may be selected so as to provide a standardized cargo container.The present invention teaches that an intermodal dry bulk freight container may be loaded in either the customary horizontal orientation of such devices, or in a vertical orientation in which one end is opened and elevated. In particular, however, such a container may advantageously be emptied by elevating it into the vertical orientation. The method of the invention is thus to provide only a single hopper and yet allow one hopper to empty the entire container, as well as providing a more efficient gravity feed of bulk cargo as it is off loaded.The present invention furthermore teaches an intermodal dry bulk freight container suitable for this method of operation. In the presently preferred embodiment, the container is loaded conventionally via hatches on the top of the container when it is in a horizontal orientation, but is unloaded via a single hopper located at the lower end when the container is raised into the vertical orientation.

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