Storage Bin

Abstract

A storage bin comprising a body formed of plastic material. The body is formed in two sections, an upper section defining a storage chamber and a lower section defining a base below the storage chamber for resting on the ground. The storage chamber comprises a side and a bottom sloping downwardly towards the outlet. The base comprises a cradle section configured to receive and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber. The base an opening extending between the cradle section and a recess in the base, section whereby the lowermost end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber extends into the recess through the opening. The recess opens onto the exterior of the base whereby the outlet can be accessed through the recess.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This utility patent application claims priority to Australian patent application 2004905114 filed on Sep. 8, 2004, and to international patent application PCT / AU2005 / 001368 filed on Sep. 8, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a storage bin. The invention has been devised particularly, although not necessarily solely, as a field bin for storage of grain, such as wheat. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Field bins are commonly used on farms for storage of wheat. Known field bins typically comprise a metal frame structure and sheet metal assembled on the frame structure to provide a storage bin, with the frame structure supporting the storage bin in an elevated condition above the ground so as to provide access to an outlet on the underside of the bin through which stored grain can be discharged. [0004] Field bins of this type can be relatively heavy and are not readily transportable from one location to another on a farm. [00...

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Benefits of technology

[0020] The pads may be arranged in an array defining spaces for receiving lifting elements such as lifting forks of a forklift, a pallet carrier or an agricultural machine equipped with lifting forks. This is particularly advantageous as it allows the storage bin to be transported readily.

Problems solved by technology

Field bins of this type can be relatively heavy and are not readily transportable from one location to another on a farm.

Further, the field bins can be laborious to construct as it is necessary to construct the frame structure and thereafter assemble the metal sheeting in order to provide the storage bin.

Still further, the field bins are susceptible to deterioration through rusting, owing to their metal construction.

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