Abstract: A freight container for transporting a pressurized fluid at a design pressure P, including a tank and mounted within an ISO frame. The tank includes a vessel formed of a material having an ultimate tensile strength S.sub.U. The vessel has a cylindrical shell having an inside radius R.sub.I and a thickness T.sub.s which is less than that of prior art freight containers and substantially equal to: (P*R.sub.I)/(1/3S.sub.u -0.5 P). Such a vessel conforms to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 2. The freight container may be mounted on a transport vehicle, before or after being filled with the pressurized fluid, and transported to a remote location.

Abstract: A portable bulk storage container having a counterweight mechanism for opening and closing a heavy lid. The container comprises a substantially gas and liquid tight tank secured inside of a frame. An opening is positioned on a front portion of a top of the tank. A lid is pivotally connected to the top of the tank for sealing the opening. A pair of fulcrums or connecting members extend from opposite sides of a rear portion of the lid. A counterweight is attached to each fulcrum. Each counterweight has an elongated lever end which extends away from the rear of the lid such that the counterweight can be used to rotate the lid between closed and open positions. Each counterweight is positioned beyond a side wall of the tank such that the counterweights can be rotated along the side wall of the tank, thereby effectively utilizing the limited amount of space available inside of the frame.

Abstract: A closable and sealable environmental tank is supported and protected by a frame and has at least four openings, each opening subject to closure by means of screw thread secured elements. One port is a manway, with a removable closure. A second port is arranged to receive a top service adapter assembly having a connector nipple, a valve, and a standpipe or a flow port adapter for bottom discharge service. The third port is adapted to receive top discharge pressurization and pressure control assembly, or a safety blow down adapter for bottom discharge service. The fourth port is on the bottom of the tank and is adapted to receive a drain port adapter assembly, for bottom discharge service comprising at least a delivery tube, a control valve, and a connector nipple, or to receive a blind flange closure for top discharge service.

Abstract: A molded plastic basket for a shopping cart includes side and front walls formed of a molded gridwork of ribs extending at an angle relative to the upright direction of the basket when it is assembled to a shopping cart chassis. The front and side walls intersect each other along convex arcuate curved corner sections with the gridwork ribs continuously flowing around the corner sections up to a mold parting line provided midway around the curved sections. The ribs of the side walls extend parallel to each other to permit molding of the side walls by a transversely moveable mold section that moves towards and away from the side wall area during molding and the ribs of the front wall likewise all extend parallel to each other in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the side wall ribs to enable molding of the ribs of the front wall by another moveable section of a mold that moves in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the mold section forming the side walls.

Abstract: A collapsible cargo container for aircraft. The container comprises a base and roof preferably constructed from aluminum and flexible side walls formed from light weight fabric. The roof is releasably supported in the erected position by foldable support posts which extend upwardly from each comer of the container base. The roof is vertically slidable relative to the support posts between the erected position and a collapsed position proximate to the base. In the collapsed position, the flexible walls are stowed between the base and the roof. The support posts are pivotably coupled to the base and may be folded to a collapsed position resting on an upper surface of the roof. The container may further include a pallet extension to conform to the dimensions of below-deck aircraft cargo holds.

Abstract: A fuel tank system includes a fuel tank defined by an external wrapper or skin within which fuel tank reinforcing support structures are incorporated, the fuel tank support structures further incorporating a tank mounting system for producing simplified mounting of the fuel tank system to a desired portion of a frame rail of a vehicle. The unibody construction produces an enhanced, significantly elevated level of ground clearance for the fuel tank system, the clearance being defined by the bottom wall surface of the fuel tank of the system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment case with a metallic, self-supporting casing and an inner frame forming a reception space for equipment and components and which is fixed to the casing jacket by means of vibration-damping elements spaced from the casing. According to the invention a casing jacket comprising a single part is provided and its base and cover surfaces and vertical lateral parts are formed in a bending process. Angle bevels and a circumferential, front and back hollow section are formed on the casing jacket. The angle bevels are used for the vibration-damping reception of the inner frame, whilst the hollow section of the casing jacket, in the same way as an extruded section of the front and/or back cover contribute to the integral construction of the equipment case and to a particularly good accessory adaptation.

Abstract: There is provided an intermodal container tank construction wherein the tank vessel is connected to and supported on the respective structural end frames by respective connecting systems. Each connecting system includes a space frame structure interconnecting a circumferential ring stiffener positioned near a tank vessel end to a respective end frame. The space frame structure includes left and right vertical trusses connecting the left and right sides of the end frame to the respective lateral sides of the ring stiffener and top and bottom horizontal trusses connecting the top and bottom of the end frame to the respective top and bottom of the ring stiffener. The trusses transfer all vertical and horizontal loads on the tank vessel to the corner fittings of the front and rear end frames.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for minimizing blast damage caused by an explosive device carried in luggage or other cargo loaded on an aircraft. A first cargo container is provided which includes a non-explosion-resistant panel. A second cargo container, also including a non-explosion-resistant panel is paired with the first container and both containers are loaded in the cargo bay such that the non-explosion-resistant panels face inboard, oppose and align with one another. The method provides a controlled venting feature whereby explosive products are vented into the adjacent container in the cargo bay of an aircraft through non-explosion-resistant panel on the inboard side of the container. The container is constructed of lightweight, high-strength materials and may be joined to a supporting structure with threaded fasteners, allowing for efficient replacement of damaged panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite packing container which generally comprises a bottom bracket, a front, rear, left and right side panels which jointly define a box unit, and a cover which can be enveloped onto the box unit. Characterized in that the front and rear side panels have an identical configuration and the side panel is configured by a multi-layer corrugated paper board having mounted with a L-shape iron plate by a locking screw at both ends. The upper and bottom sides of the paper board are enclosed with an U-shape bar which also covers to the L-shape iron plate. The left and right side panels are configured with an identical configuration and similar to the front and rear side panels in general. The left and right side panels are provided with a 7-shape iron plate which is different to the front and rear side panels.

Abstract: A mesh housing defining an interior cavity and enclosing side walls and top walls is fabricated of a coarse open mesh material. The housing includes access door apertures which facilitate the storage of toy articles within the mesh housing interior cavity. A plurality of toy articles such as toy action figures or the like are readily stored and displayed upon the outer surfaces of the mesh housing by engaging the coarse mesh housing and hanging the articles thereon. A variety of mesh materials and mesh styles are utilized. Alternate embodiments are shown setting forth cylindrical and triangular mesh housing shapes as well as free standing or wall and door attachment embodiments.

Abstract: A container frame assembly is disclosed. The container frame assembly is positioned on a base which supports the item to be shipped. The assembly includes base gussets attached to the base. The gussets have sockets which receive vertical members, preferably constructed of formed sheet metal. Upper corner gussets receive the upper ends of the cross members. End members and rail members are also received in sockets of the upper corner gussets. A plurality of cross members have ends which receive the opposed rail members. A container shell or covering is placed adjacent the container frame assembly.

Abstract: A laundry container including a cover body, a waterproof shade, a base seat, an upper frame, two support plate assemblies and two fixing beams. The base seat has an outer and an inner peripheries which define a peripheral groove. Several bosses are disposed on left and right outer sides of the inner periphery. The upper frame has an outer and an inner peripheries which define a peripheral groove. Several bosses are disposed on left and right outer sides of the inner periphery. Each support plate assembly includes an upper support plate and a lower support plate. The upper support plate has a horizontal face along upper edge and a flange along outer edge of the horizontal face. Several dents are formed on inner side of the flange. Two projections are disposed at two ends of lower edge of the upper support plate. Several fitting sleeves are disposed on the lower edge thereof. The lower support plate has a horizontal face along lower edge and a downward extending flange along outer edge of the horizontal face.

Abstract: In a doll transporter, the combination comprising a cage; structure located to support a doll contained within the cage; and a cover extending protectively about the cage and to be sufficiently removable therefrom as to provide access to the doll, by manipulation of the cage.

Abstract: A pack for liquids has a supportive covering and a flexible bag which is arranged therein with a closable pouring device. The supportive covering has a bottom, a side wall and a top wall. So that a pack of this kind is practical and easy to handle, able to be distributed well and is economical to manufacture and is made of materials which can already be recycled and which are, above all, able to be recycled, it is provided that the supportive covering is in the form of a rigid frame. The top wall of the frame has a flat first wall zone which is parallel to the flat bottom and a flat second wall zone which is disposed at an angle thereto. The first and second wall zones are disposed adjacent to each other along a first broken line. The second wall zone is joined to the bottom by way of the side wall and the first wall zone is joined to the bottom by way of a limb.

Abstract: The container comprises a relatively stiff, form-retaining supporting frame and a flexible shell member. The supporting frame comprises a polygonal bottom member and a corresponding cover member. Each angular point of the bottom member is connected with an angular point of the cover member by means of a rod-shaped element. The flexible shell member is connected with each rod-shaped element by means of a flexible loop member. Each loop member starts from a point of attachment to the shell member and passes around a rod-shaped element to a second point of attachment. The arrangement is such that the loop members keep the shell member within the outer boundaries of the supporting frame at all times, at least if the shell member contains goods to be packaged. According to the invention, a strip-shaped member made from a flexible material is connected with the shell member at the points of attachment.

Abstract: A plurality of upwardly converging wall panels some of which are permanently connected at their lower edges to corresponding edges of a floor panel define an enclosure for transporting objects. Oppositely positioned external sleeves lying in the same plane receive resiliently bendable rods which, due to their resiliency, retain the sleeves stretched away from each other. The rods extend in an arc above the joined-together upper edges of the wall panels to define at their apices a handle for the valise. One of the wall panels has a slit therein to define flaps similar in appearance to tent flaps whereby the valise, when not in use as such, may be used as a toy tent.

Abstract: A stand for a shredder has its frame members fully accommodated in recesses open to the rear of a paper collector so that the stand is not visible from the front or sides. The paper shredder-cutter unit is mounted on the stand only so that the collector can be removed and does not have a supporting function. The appearance of the integrated assembly of paper shredder, collector and stand is similar to that of a cabinet-type paper shredder.

Abstract: A tank (2) specially suited for transporting slurries, such as wine grapes (60), while reducing the tendency of the slurry to surge during transport. The tank includes an outer frame (6) and an inner container (4). The frame, typically made of steel, defines a central open region (5) within which the container is supported. The container is preferably plastic, or other thermal insulating material, to reduce heat transfer through the walls of the containers to the slurry. The circumferential sidewall (8) of the container has vertical corrugations (52) sized and spaced to inhibit surging of the slurry material within the tank during transport on a truck (47).

Abstract: A freight container made of plastic composite material comprised of (1) an outer skin including a roof, floor and side walls and (2) a main frame structure. The frame structure includes longitudinally extending upper beams and lower beams which extend for the full length of the container. Upright beams connect the upper and lower longitudinal beams at selected locations. The container is also provided with connector regions for connecting two or more intermodal containers in a stacked arrangement and for being engaged by a crane to raise and lower the container. The connector regions are located at intersections of the upper and lower longitudinal beams respectively with certain of the upright beams. The main longitudinal beams are of a tubular construction. Metal reinforcing members are located at each of the upper connector regions and these connectors are effectively incorporated in the hollow beams. Metal lock receiving members are disposed within the upper beams and secured to the reinforcing members.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a freight container for air transportation purposes having a bottom panel and arranged thereon a support frame that features sections projecting from the bottom panel and transverse sections connecting the projecting sections, and also features planking that at least partly fills-in the frame and is fitted to flanges on the sections, the sections being interconnected at nodal points in the supporting frame, at least in part, by gusset-plates, in which, the gusset-plates are flat and are secured to flanges on the sections, the flanges being in-line with a section wall, extending it outwards beyond a hollow part of the section.

Abstract: A transport and storage container for flowable materials has an annular and erect outer wall in the form of a gridwork of bars having a lower edge and provided at the edge with an annular stiffening bar and a pallet-like floor downwardly closing the wall, forming therewith an outer vessel, and provided with a plurality of wooden foot beams each having a ground-engaging lower surface, an upper surface, and a pair of ends. Respective steel plates on the upper surfaces of the foot beams each have bent-down ends overlying the respective beam ends. Fasteners such as screws or nails are engaged through the steel-plate ends into the respective beam ends. Integral connections are provided between each of the plates and the annular stiffening bar at the lower edge of the wall. An inner vessel composed of flexible plastic material is enclosed by the outer wall and supported on the floor.

Abstract: A container is provided, which comprises a supporting frame including rod-like elements of a relatively rigid, dimensionally stable material, and a flexible sleeve member forming a receptacle for substances, materials, goods and the like to be packaged. The supporting frame includes at least three circumferential planes, a top plane and a bottom plane. A rod-like element is provided at the transition of a circumferential plane to an adjacent circumferential plane. The sleeve member is provided with at least three flexible loop members each extending around a rod-like element and being attached to the sleeve member at two places spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the sleeve member. Each loop member has a length, measured from one place of attachment to the sleeve member to the other, which is a multiple of the circumference of the enveloped rod-like element.

Abstract: A container for liquid comprises a liner having longitudinal members compressively secured together by a first carrier film. One water impermeable barrier film overlies the liner. A second carrier film overlies the barrier film to form a shell. Reinforcing members secure to the shell. A third carrier film secures the members to the shell to form the container. Valve introduces the liquid into the container and remove the liquid from the container.

Abstract: An insulating panel and shapes each having an outer, continuous membrane, an internal rigid frame, and an enclosed vacuum space. The outer continuous membrane is made up of a top membrane and a bottom membrane each having a plurality of biaxially curved, concave surface which are loaded in tension when the top or bottom membranes are exposed to ambient atmospheric pressure. Between each biaxially curved, concave surface is an arcuate path through which differential tension loadings on the adjacent biaxially curved, concave surfaces are offset, thereby reducing the structure requirements on the internal rigid frame. A second embodiment has an expansion joint means, the top or bottom membrane which enable the panel to maintain the tension stress loadings on the top and bottom surfaces when thermal contraction or expansion occurs in the top or bottom membranes, a corner shape, an inside corner shape, and a container embodiment are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a case or similar article comprising a first and a second frames each being a one-piece structure and being different from each other only in their mutual engagement part so that the first frame is hinged to the second frame with side walls and corner pieces incorporated therein to complete a case. Each frame comprises side portions connected to each other by a brace piece thus forming corner openings for receiving the corner pieces. Each frame has adjacent ends which are so arranged that the contacting line of the two ends is covered by the hinge mechanism and unseen from the outside.

Abstract: An electronic rack and mounting frame for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against damage caused by impacts and excessive vibration during shipping and handling. The frame has a plurality of vertical and horizontal frame members interconnected by internal splice members engaged within hollow interiors of the frame members at their distal ends to form front and rear frame panels. External splice members connect a plurality of side frame members between the front and rear frame panels to form a rectangular parallelpiped frame structure.

Abstract: A cargo container which includes a plurality of elongated frame members each having an outer surface and an interior region opposite the outer surface, two elongated channels opening to the interior region on either side edge of the frame member and an elongated recess adjacent to and parallel with each of the channels. A plurality of coupling members are removably engagable with ends of the frame members and a plurality of panels are affixed to openings defined by the frame members. Panel edging is affixed around a periphery of each of the panels. The edging has a projecting portion removably insertable into the channels and an elongated recess around the perimeter thereof such that, when said edging is engaged with corresponding channels in said frame members, the edging recess in combination with corresponding recesses of said frame members form an elongated slot around the perimeter of said edging.

Abstract: This invention discloses a cover for an opening in a cargo container comprising a releasably secured flexible curtain. The invention also discloses a cargo container suitable for aircraft or seagoing vessels whose construction comprises edges of inner and outer corner molding strips which releasably retain side, top and bottom panels. The panels can be constructed of flexible, lightweight, durable and transparent materials.