Abstract: A tilting container apparatus includes a container and a leg pivotally mounted to the container for movement between a raised position and a lowered position. The leg supports the container in a tilted position when the leg is in the lowered position. A gas spring is connected between the container and the pivotal leg to dampen the movement of the pivotal leg as it moves downward from its raised position toward its lowered position. After the tiltable leg swings downward to a position approximately 90° to the horizontal base of the container, the gas spring functions to extend the movement of the tiltable leg toward its fully extended position and to hold the tiltable leg in its fully extended position.

Abstract: A tilting container system suitable for use in the materials handling industry is described. The system includes a wire mesh container; and a pair of support legs pivotally mounted to the container at an end of the container. The support legs are spaced away from each other along the end of the container and are pivotally mounted to the container for movement between a raised and lowered position. The legs support the container in a tilted position when the leg is in a lowered position. The system can also include a pair of legs mounted to the container at an opposite end of the container from the pivotally mounted legs.