WO1999055601A2 - Container storage system - Google Patents
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- WO1999055601A2 WO1999055601A2 PCT/GB1999/001068 GB9901068W WO9955601A2 WO 1999055601 A2 WO1999055601 A2 WO 1999055601A2 GB 9901068 W GB9901068 W GB 9901068W WO 9955601 A2 WO9955601 A2 WO 9955601A2
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- framework
- container
- stanchions
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- storage
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
- B65D90/004—Contents retaining means
- B65D90/0053—Contents retaining means fixed on the side wall of the container
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
- F16B12/44—Leg joints; Corner joints
- F16B12/50—Metal corner connections
Definitions
- This invention relates to container storage system, whereby containers may be adapted for the storage and transportation of goods which particularly but not exclusively are of a type which are stored and transported whist being held in a suspended condition.
- goods particularly but not exclusively are of a type which are stored and transported whist being held in a suspended condition.
- Typical of such goods are garments, which are carried by garment hangers, which in turn are suspended from rails of the storage system.
- the present invention is a storage and transportation system for a container which renders the use of the container more adaptable for variation of use.
- a storage and transportation system for a container comprises a framework of interfittable parts which are sized to the container interior so that the erected framework is of the same shape as the interior of the container, but only slightly smaller so that the container walls provide the means for retaining the erected framework in position without any part of the framework being anchored thereto, said framework being constructed to support articles such as garments.
- the framework When the framework is adapted to support garments, it preferably has cross rails on which garment hangers may be hung. When non- suspension articles are to be supported, the framework may define shelves on which the articles can rest during storage and transportation.
- the framework may comprise side stanchions interconnected by cant rails, and the cross rails may be connectable to the cant rails and/or the stanchions in any of a multiplicity of postions .
- the cant rails may be connected to the stanchions by having their ends received in shoes, cups or spigots provided on the stanchions, and the cross rails may have spring loaded end plugs which are adapted to be received in socket holes in the cant rails and/or the stanchions.
- the design of the frame permits the erection or disassembly of the framework in or from the inside the container in a relatively short time, for example of the order of 20mins for a standard size container, and of course the invention has the advantage that there are no permanent attachments between the container walls and the frame, yet the container plays its part in the use of the invention in that if forms the confines for the framework to prevent in from moving around inside the container as the container is in transit.
- the container can also provide the means for keeping the framework in its erected condition, which means that the framework need not be of such robust construction (thereby keeping its cost down) compared to a framework which would not benefit of being fitted into the container.
- connection of the parts of the framework one to another also is of a type such that no tools are needed and the person erecting the framework can simply interfit the parts manually.
- Fig. 1 is a side view of framework of a storage and transportation system according the invention
- Figs. 2 and 3 respectively are an end view and a plan of the framework shown in Fig. 1 ;
- Figs. 4, 5 and 6 respectively are enlarged views of the details ringed A, B and C in Fig. l ;
- Figs . 7, 8 and 9 are end views of the details of Figs. 4, 5 and 6 respectively;
- Fig. 10 is a view showing an extension component used for taller containers .
- a storage and transportation system according to the invention, and comprises a framework adapted to fit inside a conventional rectilinear container 10 of the type conventionally transported by road and rail.
- the chain dotted line shown in Fig. 1 indicates the inner surfaces of the container in side elevation, and similarly the side surfaces are indicated in Fig. 3..
- Fig. 2 shows the side, top and bottom configuration.
- the container shown is approximately 12 metres long, 2.4 metres high and 2.35 metres wide, but the dimensions are not limiting other than to define a space into which the framework according to the invention fits neatly so that the inner surfaces of the container 10 will provide the support structure for the framework and prevent it from moving in use, or limit such movement to an acceptable small amount.
- the framework is of a type which can be constructed by a number of inter-fitting parts, with no tools required for the inter-fitting, and so that there is no actual fixing to the container inner surfaces.
- the framework will therefore be of a rectilinear construction, and crossbars or shelves or the like will provide a means for the support of the articles to be held in the container.
- the framework is formed by two side frame structures 12 and 14 which are interconnected by cross rails 16.
- the rails 16 provide the means whereby in this example articles such as garments may be suspended by hangers, the hangers in turn being engaged on the rails 16.
- the rails 16 can be positioned at any position within a large number of possible positions longitudinally of the framework, and also height-wise of the framework.
- Each of the side frame structures comprises five stanchions 18 which are vertically disposed, and the stanchions are separated in this example by three cant rails 20.
- Each of the stanchions 18 is provided with a foot formation 22, and the ends of the cant rails 20 fit into suitable fittings provided on the stanchions.
- the connections between the cant rails and stanchions are shown more clearly in Figs. 4 to 9, and referring to these figures, it will be seen that the tops of the three intermediate stanchions 18 are provided with end plugs 24 which engage in end sockets 26 of the cant rails 20.
- Each cant rail 20 is provided with a channel section 28 which stands proud of the stanchion 18, and is provided with receiving holes 30 for receipt of the ends of the cross rails 16 in a manner to be described.
- the front stanchion 18 assuming the left-hand end of the container in Fig. 1 to be the front end, is positioned on the inner surface of the front end of the container when the framework is to be erected, and the first set of cant rails are then fitted. This is followed by fitting the next stanchion 18, followed by the next set of cant rails and so on until the final rear stanchion 18 is fitted as shown.
- Both frame structures 12 and 14 are fitted this way, and the cross rails 16 are then added.
- These rails have spring-loaded end plugs which can be displaced inwardly to enable the rail 16 to align with a pair of the receiving apertures 30 and then the spring-loaded plugs are released to allow the plugs to enter holes 30 and affix the rail 16. There will be suitable means for retracting the plugs when the rails are to be removed.
- Fig. 10 shows that where a container is of a taller height than the container illustrated, extension T-pieces 34 may be provided which are plugged into the ends of the stanchions 18 to increase their effective height. These T-pieces have arms 36 which engage in the portions 26 of the cant rails.
- An extremely effective and efficient framework arrangement adapted to be a neat fit into a transportation container is therefore provided, and the framework will either not move during transportation of will move only to a very limited extent in that the inner surfaces of the container prevent or restrict such movement to tolerable levels.
- the framework is flexible as regards the positioning of the cross rails or shelves and in particular there is no anchoring connection between the framework and the container. Its construction is such that it can be easily erected or dismantled, and the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 to 9 for example can be erected or dismantled in approximately 20 minutes.
- the cant rails can be of any desired length and any number of stanchions may be arranged to be fitted inside the container.
- the components may be designed to be wedged against the container inner surfaces .
- the framework is extremely flexible in terms of fitting adjusting and removing.
- the framework could be used to create a second floor inside the container.
- cups 30 are shown as being welded to the stanchions, they could be removably mounted thereto.
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU36127/99A AU3612799A (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1999-04-23 | Container storage system |
EP99918078A EP1075438A1 (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1999-04-23 | Container storage system |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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GBGB9808726.5A GB9808726D0 (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1998-04-25 | Container storage system |
GB9808726.5 | 1998-04-25 |
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WO1999055601A2 true WO1999055601A2 (en) | 1999-11-04 |
WO1999055601A3 WO1999055601A3 (en) | 2001-12-20 |
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PCT/GB1999/001068 WO1999055601A2 (en) | 1998-04-25 | 1999-04-23 | Container storage system |
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EP (1) | EP1075438A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU3612799A (en) |
GB (1) | GB9808726D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999055601A2 (en) |
Cited By (3)
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EP2441703A1 (en) * | 2010-10-15 | 2012-04-18 | Deutsche Post AG | Transport system for hanging goods in a freight container and freight container therewith |
US20120163940A1 (en) * | 2009-06-16 | 2012-06-28 | Ludger Westrick | Transport system |
WO2020237735A1 (en) * | 2019-05-29 | 2020-12-03 | 李尚兴 | Packaging box with adjustable border length |
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US3077959A (en) * | 1959-07-17 | 1963-02-19 | Rapids Standard Co Inc | Pressure fitting |
GB1019239A (en) * | 1962-11-03 | 1966-02-02 | Equipment Mfg Inc | Improvements in and relating to cargo shipping containers |
US3519140A (en) * | 1967-08-17 | 1970-07-07 | Federated Department Stores In | Article supporting rack |
DE2313712A1 (en) * | 1973-03-20 | 1974-09-26 | Birkart Int Johann | SUSPENSION EXTENSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR CONTAINERS OR BOX SUPPORTS FOR VEHICLES |
US3963290A (en) * | 1975-03-20 | 1976-06-15 | Johann Birkart, Internationale Spedition | Hanging fitting for freight receptacles, known as containers |
US4357059A (en) * | 1978-06-03 | 1982-11-02 | Swiss Aluminium Ltd. | Container, in particular for transporting freight by air |
DE8714409U1 (en) * | 1987-10-29 | 1988-01-14 | C & S Metallbau Gmbh, 5482 Grafschaft, De |
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- 1998-04-25 GB GBGB9808726.5A patent/GB9808726D0/en not_active Ceased
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- 1999-04-23 WO PCT/GB1999/001068 patent/WO1999055601A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1999-04-23 AU AU36127/99A patent/AU3612799A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1999-04-23 EP EP99918078A patent/EP1075438A1/en not_active Withdrawn
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GB841535A (en) * | 1955-11-29 | 1960-07-20 | Arnulf Carl Wenner | Improvements in or relating to load securing means for transport vehicles and containers |
US3077959A (en) * | 1959-07-17 | 1963-02-19 | Rapids Standard Co Inc | Pressure fitting |
GB1019239A (en) * | 1962-11-03 | 1966-02-02 | Equipment Mfg Inc | Improvements in and relating to cargo shipping containers |
US3519140A (en) * | 1967-08-17 | 1970-07-07 | Federated Department Stores In | Article supporting rack |
DE2313712A1 (en) * | 1973-03-20 | 1974-09-26 | Birkart Int Johann | SUSPENSION EXTENSION, IN PARTICULAR FOR CONTAINERS OR BOX SUPPORTS FOR VEHICLES |
US3963290A (en) * | 1975-03-20 | 1976-06-15 | Johann Birkart, Internationale Spedition | Hanging fitting for freight receptacles, known as containers |
US4357059A (en) * | 1978-06-03 | 1982-11-02 | Swiss Aluminium Ltd. | Container, in particular for transporting freight by air |
DE8714409U1 (en) * | 1987-10-29 | 1988-01-14 | C & S Metallbau Gmbh, 5482 Grafschaft, De |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US20120163940A1 (en) * | 2009-06-16 | 2012-06-28 | Ludger Westrick | Transport system |
EP2441703A1 (en) * | 2010-10-15 | 2012-04-18 | Deutsche Post AG | Transport system for hanging goods in a freight container and freight container therewith |
WO2020237735A1 (en) * | 2019-05-29 | 2020-12-03 | 李尚兴 | Packaging box with adjustable border length |
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WO1999055601A3 (en) | 2001-12-20 |
GB9808726D0 (en) | 1998-06-24 |
EP1075438A1 (en) | 2001-02-14 |
AU3612799A (en) | 1999-11-16 |
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