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Frame adapted to be fitted inside an outer container

a technology for a frame and an outer container, which is applied in the direction of dismountable cabinets, rigid containers, folding cabinets, etc., can solve the problems of not being able to adapt to the shape of the container, affecting the service life of the container, and being difficult to carry. , to achieve the effect of easy removal and increased frictional characteristics

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-06
GRAINGER ALLAN
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"The present invention provides a solution for securing inner containers within an outer container, without requiring permanent modification of the outer container. The invention includes a removable frame that can be fitted inside the outer container and support the inner container. The frame includes arrangements that can be adjusted to contact the inner surface of the outer container, limiting movement of the frame. The frame can be easily fitted and released without the need for tools. The invention also includes a device for assisting with holding the inner container within the outer container, with engaging members for engaging the inner container and a releasing mechanism."

Problems solved by technology

Quadcon boxes commonly store several inner containers / boxes that may themselves be heavy and difficult to handle.
Difficulties therefore arise if the dimensions of the inner containers do not match those of the Quadcon boxes.
As Quadcon boxes have a standard configuration (governed by an ISO standard), modifying them is undesirable and not generally allowed.
In particular, it is undesirable to drill holes through surfaces of the boxes, or to weld restraining hooks or the like onto them.
Therefore, it can be difficult to secure smaller containers of various sizes inside Quadcon boxes.

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[0038]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an example of a pair of frames, with the viewpoint being located above and to the right of the central axes of the frames. For brevity, only one of the frames (100) will be described in detail, but both frames are substantially identical. Certain features are only visible on one of the frames in the Figure, although it will be understood that they are present on both frames. In use, each of the frames can be fitted inside an outer container (not shown in FIG. 1), in a back-to-back arrangement, with one of the frames 100′ being located at what will be referred to, for ease of reference, as the front end of the outer container and the other frame 100 being located at the rear end of the container. However, it will be understood that in some cases only one frame may be fitted inside an outer container, or frames could be arranged in an alternative manner, e.g. side-by-side.

[0039]The frame 100 comprises three main sub assemblies, namely a first s...

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Abstract

A removable frame (100) is adapted to be fitted inside an outer container (800) and to support at least one inner container (600, 700). The frame includes a plurality of arrangements (116, 126, 138) configurable to contact an inner surface of the outer container, such contact limiting movement of the frame relative to the outer container.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 809,719, filed May 31, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a frame adapted to be fitted inside an outer container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Various types of heavy-duty storage containers are available. Such containers need to be versatile and capable of securely storing items, sometimes during transportation. A type of storage container widely used in this way (especially by the US military) is commonly known as a “Quadcon” container or box. This is a heavy-duty container that is capable of withstanding use in rough situations and can often be dropped from considerable heights or moved violently during transportation over uneven terrain. Such boxes are heavy and difficult to handle and need to be safely secured to avoid accidental damage or injury. The contents of Quadcon boxes are checked regularly, e.g. once every month, and moving the boxes for access...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B43/00
CPCB65D19/08B65D90/0073B65D2519/00024B65D2519/00059B65D2519/00164B65D2519/00761B65D2519/00338B65D2519/00532B65D2519/00621B65D2519/00666B65D2519/00298
Inventor GRAINGER, ALLAN
Owner GRAINGER ALLAN