1995-01-25
1996-07-16
Pollard, Steven M.
Receptacles
Freight containers
220469, 220694, B65D 700
Patent
active
055359078
ABSTRACT:
A bulk container or bin is shown which is used in the storage and long distance transport of materials. The bin is normally moved from location to location by a container ship and for short distance transport, e.g. in a warehouse or the like by a fork lift truck. The bin comprises side walls and a base with a recess or opening in its lower portion below the base, which recess or opening is capable of receiving the "tines" or blades of a fork lift truck fork, there being ribs provided on the underside of the base at the recess and extending in the direction of the recess, the recess having an entrance or mouth at one of the side walls where the height of the ribs is greater than the height of the ribs lying under the major portion of the base. A second wall is provided at the said one side wall at at least close to the entrance to the recess, there being a gap between the two walls, and the ribs extend upwardly to the lower end of the second wall to form an entrance to the opening. Separate wear resistant inserts which are introduced into the gaps between the walls, each with a base that forms a continuation of the ribs there will be adequate protection for the lower edge of the bin should it be struck by the forward edge of the tines of a fork lift truck.
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