Abstract: A frame (22) is pivotably mounted to a fixed support (14) below the frame (22). The frame (22) has a horizontal base (24) and a vertical restraining wall (28). A roller table (36) is mounted on and parallel to the base (24). A baggage container (2) is positioned on the table (36) with a side opening (4) adjacent to and covered by the restraining wall (28). The frame (22), table (36), and container (2) are pivoted into an inclined position in which the opening (4) faces generally downwardly. Two scissor links (42) disposed between the base (24) and the table (36) are operated to raise the table (36) and container (2) relative to the frame (22). This progressively uncovers the opening (4) to allow pieces of luggage (8) to move out of the container (2) and onto a chute (94).

Abstract: A baggage and cargo container 10 including a floor 22, a plurality of side walls 18, 26 having reinforcement ribs 40 for resisting compressive loads and an unreinforced top portion 36, 38 that will collapse when subjected to a load of at least 1,000 pounds, a top 28, 30, and an opening 42 formed in one of the side walls 18 and extending into the top 30. The opening 42 is enclosed by a two-part cover 46 having a rigid top cover 48 and a flexible front cover 50.