Set for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods and method of use

Abstract

A set for assembling a container for the transportation of perishable goods, comprising: (a) four corner members which, when interconnected, form a quadrilateral load-bearing frame; b) four supporting legs, each adapted to be connected to a respective corner member; and (c) a flexible bag configured to be suspended within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

Description

[0001] SET FOR ASSEMBLING A CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING PERISHABLE GOODS AND METHOD OF USE

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to shipping containers, and more specifically, to containers designed for the bulk loading of unpackaged goods, with particular emphasis on perishable goods.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Currently, solid and liquid products are typically transported using sacks, boxes, or barrels. Sacks, commonly referred to as "big bags," are the most cost-effective and incur no return costs, as they are generally single-use. However, sacks exhibit minimal dimensional stability and thus offer limited protection against physical damage to the contents; they are also difficult to stack and may expose the goods to moisture damage if placed directly on the ground. Boxes provide improved dimensional stability and protection but are significantly more expensive, especially for single-use applications. Multi-use boxes occupy substantial volume when returned empty or stored, and collapsible designs often do not allow for effective sealing of the contents. Barrels offer the highest degree of dimensional protection and stability but are costly to manufacture, typically require cleaning after each use, and entail high return costs.

[0006] EP0373506A1 discloses a shipping container comprising a rigid frame and a flexible sack removably supported within the frame. The rigid frame is polygonal and includes multiple vertical posts, lower horizontal bars interconnecting the lower ends of the posts and spaced slightly above the base to accommodate forklift jaws, and upper horizontal bars interconnecting the upper ends of the posts to support the upper end of the sack in suspension, with the sack's bottom elevated above the lower horizontal bars. Notably, the horizontal bars are directly affixed to the vertical posts.

[0007] During loading and transportation, these connectors are subjected to angular loads and fail to provide the dimensional stability and protection necessary for perishable goods. Accordingly, there exists a longstanding and unmet need for an economical, dimensionally stable, and returnable container suitable for perishable goods.

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a set for assembling a container for transfering of perishable goods. Theset comprises: (a) four corner members, connectable to one another to form a quadrilateral load-bearing frame upon assembly; (b) four supporting legs, each connectable to a respective corner member; (c) a flexible bag, configured to be suspended within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame and adapted to receive perishable goods; and (d) a pallet, to which the supporting legs are mechanically connectable.

[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide a set comprising four reinforcing tubular members, each adapted to be inserted into adjacent corner members, thereby interconnecting adjacent corner members .

[0010] A further object of the invention is to provide a flexible bag equipped with a plurality of suspender straps, each securable to the four corner members when assembled into the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

[0011] A further object of the invention is to provide four corner members, each having hooking mechanisms configured to secure the suspender straps to the respective corner members.

[0012] A further object of the invention is to provide a flexible bag furnished with four securing straps located on its side walls, each strap being configured to secure the flexible bag to one of the four supporting legs.

[0013] A further object of the invention is to provide securing straps are designed to encircle the supporting legs, wherein the securing straps are equipped with mutually engageable hook-and- loop fasteners.

[0014] A further object of the invention is to provide a set comprising at least one plate member, the plate member being configured to cover at least one side of the container when assembled.

[0015] A further object of the invention is to provide that each corner member and its corresponding supporting leg are interconnected by a male-female connection.

[0016] A further object of the invention is to provide a flexible bag that is washable.

[0017] A further object of the invention is to provide a flexible bag that is capable of being sterilized.

[0018] A further object of the invention is to provide a set comprising additional flexible bags for alternate use. A further object of the invention is to provide a pallet comprising four bores, each configured to receive and secure one of the four supporting legs.

[0019] A further object of the invention is to provide a method for utilizing a container for transporting perishable goods, the method comprising the: (a) providing a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods, the set comprising: (i) four corner members which, when interconnected, form a quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (ii) supporting legs connectable to the corner members; (iii) a flexible bag configured to be suspended within the quadrilateral loadbearing frame and adapted to receive perishable goods; and (iv) a pallet, to which the supporting legs are mechanically connectable; (b) placing the pallet on a horizontal surface; (c) interconnecting the four corner members to form the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (d) connecting the four supporting legs to the four corner members; (e) connecting the four supporting legs to the pallet; and (f) suspending the flexible bag within the quadrilateral loadbearing frame.

[0020] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the steps of supplying four reinforcing tubular members and cooperatively inserting said tubular members into adjacent elongate members to interconnect them.

[0021] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of securing a plurality of suspender straps to the four corner members assembled into the quadrilateral loadbearing frame.

[0022] A further object of the invention is to provide that the step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises attaching said suspender straps to hooking mechanisms configured to secure the suspender straps to the four corner members.

[0023] A further object of the invention is to provide that the step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises securing the straps to the four supporting legs.

[0024] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the steps of supplying at least one plate member configured to cover at least one side of the container when assembled, and covering said at least one side of the container.

[0025] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of washing the flexible bag. A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of sterilizing the flexible bag.

[0026] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of replacing the flexible bag in use with a replacement bag.

[0027] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of disassembling the container for transporting perishable goods, the step of disassembling further comprising: (a) removing the flexible bag from within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (b) disconnecting the supporting legs from the pallet; (c) disconnecting the supporting legs from the quadrilateral frame; (d) placing the quadrilateral frame on the pallet; and (e) placing the supporting legs within the quadrilateral frame.

[0028] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method comprising the step of stacking disassembled containers one another.

[0029] A further object of the invention is to provide a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods, the set comprising: (a) a quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (b) optionally, a flexible bag configured to be suspended within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame and adapted to receive perishable goods, or a plurality of side members configured to cover the side faces of the container; (c) four supporting legs connectable to the corner members; (d) a base member, to which the supporting legs are mechanically connectable; and (e) a roof member configured to cover the top face of the container.

[0030] A further object of the invention is to provide that the side members and roof member are securable to the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

[0031] A further object of the invention is to provide that the quadrilateral load-bearing frame comprises four interconnected corner members .

[0032] A further object of the invention is to provide that at least one of the side members and the roof member is selected from the group consisting of a flexible curtain, a rigid panel, a wire mesh, or any combination thereof.

[0033] A further object of the invention is to provide a set comprising four reinforcing tubular members, wherein the four corner members are interconnected by four reinforcing tubular members, each adapted to be inserted into adjacent corner members to interconnect said adjacent corner members.

[0034] A further object of the invention is to provide a method for utilizing a container for transporting perishable goods, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a set for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods, the set comprising: (i) a quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (ii) four supporting legs connectable to the corner members; (iii) a base member, to which the supporting legs are mechanically connectable; (iv) optionally, a flexible bag configured to be suspended within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame and adapted to receive perishable goods, or a plurality of side members configured to cover the side faces of the container; and (v) a roof member configured to cover the top face of the container; (b) placing the base member on a horizontal surface; (c) connecting the four supporting legs to the base member; (d) connecting the quadrilateral load-bearing frame to the four supporting legs; (e) optionally, suspending a flexible bag within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame or covering the side faces by attaching the side members to the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; and (f) mounting the roof member onto the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

[0035] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of disassembling the container for transporting perishable goods, the step of disassembling further comprising: (a) removing the roof member from the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (b) optionally, removing the flexible bag from within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame or opening the side faces by disconnecting the side members from the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; (c) disconnecting the quadrilateral load-bearing frame from the supporting legs and placing the quadrilateral loadbearing frame aside; (d) disconnecting the supporting legs from the base member; (e) placing the quadrilateral load-bearing frame onto the base member; and (f) placing the supporting legs within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

[0036] A further object of the invention is to provide a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods, the set comprising: (a) a base member; (b) four supporting legs connectable to the base member; (c) a roof member connectable to the base member; and (d) a plurality of side members configured to cover the side faces between the base member and the roof member.

[0037] A further object of the invention is to provide that at least one of said members is selected from the group consisting of a flexible curtain, a rigid panel, a wire mesh, or any combination thereof. A further object of the invention is to provide a method for utilizing a container for transporting perishable goods, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a set for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods, the set comprising: (i) a base member; (ii) four supporting legs connectable to the base member; (iii) a roof member connectable to the base member; and (iv) a plurality of side members configured to cover the side faces between the base member and the roof member; (b) placing the base member on a horizontal surface; (c) connecting the four supporting legs to the base member; (d) mounting the roof member onto the quadrilateral load-bearing frame; and (e) covering the side faces by attaching the side members to the quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

[0038] A further object of the invention is to provide a method comprising the step of disassembling the container for transporting perishable goods, the step of disassembling further comprising: (a) removing the side faces by disconnecting the side members; (b) removing the roof member from the supporting legs; (c) disconnecting the supporting legs from the base member; and (d) placing the roof member onto the supporting legs.

[0039] A further object of the invention is to disclose the method comprising a step of stacking disassembled containers one on another.

[0040] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description, the appended claims, and the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0042] Figs, la and lb are isometric exploded schematic views of two and four corner members before interconnection by reinforcing tubular members;

[0043] Figs. 1c and Id are isometric views of an assembled container for shipping perishable goods;

[0044] Figs. 2a to 2c illustrate a bag for perishable goods per se (Fig. 2a) and securement of the bag to corner members (Figs. 2b) and supporting legs (Fig. 2c);

[0045] Figs. 3a to 3g are isometric schematic views of components of a container for shipping perishable goods: a supporting leg (Fig. 3a), a corner member (Figs. 3b and 3c), a supporting leg connected to a corner member (Fig. 3d), two corner members connected to each other (Fig. 3e), a supporting leg connected to two corner members (Fig. 3f), and an assemblage shown in Fig. 3f mounted on a pallet (Fig. 3g); and

[0046] Fig. 4 is an image of a mount according to some embodiments according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0048] The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor for carrying out the invention. Various modifications, however, will be apparent to those skilled in the art, as the general principles of the present invention have been specifically defined to provide a set for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods and a method for the same.

[0049] As used herein, the terms “shipping” and “transporting”, including any grammatical variations thereof, are used interchangeably.

[0050] Reference is now made to Figs, la to Id, which illustrate a set for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods. The set comprises assembly 100 (Fig. 1c) for supporting a bag for shipping perishable goods and a bag 50 (Fig. 2a). Figs, la to 1c depict the stepwise assembly of arrangement 100. Specifically, in Fig. la, corner members 10-1 and 10-2 are shown prior to interconnection by means of reinforcing tubular member 20-1, which is cooperatively insertable into passages 15 in corner members 10-1 and 10-2 (not shown). In Fig. lb, pairs of corner members 10-1 / 10-2 and 10-3 / 10-4 have already been interconnected by reinforcing tubular members 20-1 and 20-3, respectively. Similarly, pairs of corner members 10-1 / 10-2 and 10-3 / 10- 4 are interconnected by means of reinforcing tubular members 20-2 and 20-4. The connection of corner members 10-1 to 10-4 by means of male-female connectors is within the scope of the present invention.

[0051] Corner members 10-1 to 10-4 form a quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11, which is supported by supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4, each connected to a comer of frame. In some embodiments, the supporting legs are connectable to the frame and pallet. In some embodiments, the supporting legs are compatible with all sizes of over the counter (OTC) containers. As used herein, the term “over the counter” refers to structural transport units designed for storing, protecting, and moving goods in logistics chains. In one embodiment of the present invention, the assembly is mounted on a pallet 60. Reference numeral 70 denotes a covering member that protects the perishable goods contained in the bag suspended from assembly 100 (not shown). The use of side curtains is also within the scope of the present invention.

[0052] Figs. 2a to 2c illustrate a bag for perishable goods (Fig. 2a) and the securement of the bag to corner members (Figs. 2b ) and supporting legs (Fig. 2c). In Fig. 2a, the bag for perishable goods is designated as 50, formed by walls 59 having a rim 51 with suspender straps 53 and 55. For clarity, only one item of each type is numbered. It should be noted that the load borne by bag 50 is transferred to the quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11 via suspender straps 53 and 55, ensuring that the weight of goods contained in bag 50 is uniformly distributed over frame 11. The loadcarrying capacity is enhanced by reinforcing tubular members 20 embedded within frame 11. Suspender straps 53 are located at the corners of rim and are connectable to hook 35 (Fig. 2c), while suspender straps 55 are located between the corners of rim and are connectable to hooks 17 on corner members 10. Securing straps 57 at the bottom corners 54 of bag 50 are configured to encircle supporting legs 30. Securing straps 57 are equipped with hook-and-loop fasteners (not shown) at their terminals. The hook-and-loop fasteners are mutually engageable, thereby releasably securing the bottom corners 54 of bag 50 to supporting legs 30 (not shown).

[0053] The assembly of container 100 is performed according to the following procedure: a. Place pallet 60 on a horizontal surface (ground); b. Interconnect four corner members 10-1 to 10-4 to form the quadrilateral loadbearing frame 11 ; c. Connect four supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4 to the four corner members 10-1 to 10- 4; d. Connect the four supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4 to pallet 60; e. Suspend flexible bag 50 within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11.

[0054] If the set includes reinforcing tubular members 20-1 to 20-4, the step of interconnecting the four corner members includes cooperatively inserting the four reinforcing tubular members into adjacent elongate members.

[0055] In some embodiments, container 100 further comprises a screwable mount configured to secure supporting legs on the pallet. The screwable mount is screwed to pallet. In some embodiments the screwable mount function as a leg adaptor and facilitates assembly and / or disassembly of the container.

[0056] Upon completion of use, container 100 is disassembled according to the following procedure: a. Remove flexible bag 50 from the quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11; b. Disconnect supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4 from pallet 60; c. Disconnect supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4 from the quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11 ; d. Place the quadrilateral frame 11 on pallet 60; and e. Place supporting legs 30-1 to 30-4 within the quadrilateral load-bearing frame 11.

[0057] Reference is now made to Figs. 3a to 3h, which present isometric schematic views of components of the container for shipping perishable goods. In Fig. 3a, supporting leg 30 comprises a main body 33 and a male connector 31. Figs. 3b and 3c depict corner member 10 from different perspectives. Specifically, slot 13 serves as a female connector for article 33. Fig. 3d shows supporting leg 30 assembled with corner member 10. In Fig. 3e, corner members 10-2 and 10-3 are interconnected by reinforcing tubular member 20-2. Reinforcing tubular members 20-2 and 20-3 are inserted into corner members 10-2 and 10-3 for connection to corner members 10-1 and 10-4, respectively. A person skilled in the art would appreciate that the reinforcing tubular members increase the structural strength and stability of the frame. In some embodiments, the reinforcing tubular members ensure safe transport of the perishable goods. In Fig. 3f, the assembly shown in Fig. 3e is mounted onto supporting leg 30-3. The assembly shown in Fig. 3g is mounted onto pallet 60.

[0058] Corner members 10 and supporting legs 30 may be manufactured from wood, plastic, or metal. Reinforcing tubular members 20 are preferably metallic. In one embodiment of the present invention, pallet 60 is included as part of set 100 for assembling a container for shipping perishable goods. Mounting the container on pallet 60 enhances its rigidity. Pallets 60 constructed from wood, plastic, or metal are within the scope of the invention. A person skilled in the art would appreciate that by connecting the container and the pallet, the pallet becomes an integral part of the container.

[0059] It should be noted that flexible bag 50 is fabricated from polyester fabric of approximately 100 GSM. Such a flexible bag is capable of withstanding washing and sterilization between shipments. This technical feature enables the shipment of different, potentially incompatible, goods. For example, the same set of the present invention may be used to ship fish from Norway to China, and, following washing and sterilization, the same set may be used to transport clothing, spare parts, or garlic from China to destinations worldwide.

[0060] Reference is now made to Fig. 4, an image representing a mount configured to be screwed on the pallet and secure the supporting leg. Mount 80 comprises a plurality of hole 85 are used to screw the mount on top of the pallet. Supporting leg (not shown) is configured to slide into rail 845 while element 825 secure and hold the supporting leg in place. Furthermore, element 823 is configured to secure the supporting leg base, increasing the support of the supporting leg on the pallet.

[0061] At present, each type of goods is shipped in specialized containers, and packaging used for shipping fish cannot be reused for shipping clothing or garlic. The present invention enables the universalization of multi-use containers, therebysignificantly reducing shipping costs.

[0062] The invention may be embodied informs other than those described in the preferred embodiment above, without departing from the spirit of the invention. The preferred embodiment is illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting in any respect.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat we claim is:

1. A set for assembling a container for transferring perishable goods; said set comprising: a. four corner members connectable to one another to form a quadrilateral loadbearing frame upon assembly; b. four supporting, each legs connectable to a respective corner member; c. a flexible bag, configured to be suspended within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame; and adapted to receive perishable goods; d. a pallet, to which said supporting legs are mechanically.

2. The set according to claim 1 comprising four reinforcing tubular members, each adapted to be inserted into adjacent corner members, thereby interconnecting said adjacent corner members.

3. The set according to claim 1, wherein said flexible bag equipped with a plurality of suspender straps, each securable to said four corner members when assembled into said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

4. The set according to claim 1, wherein said four corner members, eachhaving a hooking mechanisms configured to secure said suspender straps to respective corner member.

5. The set according to claim 1, wherein said flexible bag is furnished with four securing straps located on its side walls thereof; each strap being configured to secure said flexible bag to one of said four supporting legs.

6. The set according to claim 5, wherein said securing straps are designed to encircle said supporting legs; said securing straps are equipped with mutually engageable hook-and- loop fasteners.

7. The set according to claim 1 comprising at least one plate member, said plate member being configured to cover at least one side of said container when assembled.

8. The set according to claim 1, wherein each corner member and its corresponding supporting leg are interconnected by a male-female connection.

9. The set according to claim 1 , wherein said flexible bag is washable.

10. The set according to claim 1, wherein said flexible bag is capable of being sterilized.

11. The set according to claim 1 comprising additional flexible bags for alternate use.

12. The set according to claim 1, wherein said pallet comprises four bores, each configured to receive and secure one of said four supporting legs.

13. A method for utilizing a container for transporting perishable goods; said method comprising: a. providing a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods; said set comprising: i. four corner members which when interconnected forma quadrilateral loadbearing frame; ii. supporting legs connectable to said corner members; iii. a flexible bag configured to be suspended within said quadrilateral loadbearing frame, and adapted to recieve perishable goods; and iv. a pallet; to which said supporting legs are mechanically connectable; b. placing said pallet on a horizontal surface; c. interconnecting said four corner members to to form said quadrilateral loadbearing frame ; d. connecting said four supporting legs to said four corner members; e. connecting said four supporting legs to said pallet; and f. suspending said flexible bag within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

14. The method according to claim 13 comprising steps of supplying four reinforcing tubular members and cooperatively inserting said tubular members into adjacent elongate members to interconnect them.

15. The method according to claim 13 comprising a step of securing a plurality of suspender straps to said four corner members assembled into said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein said step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises attaching said suspender straps to hooking mechanisms configured to secure said suspender straps to said four corner members.

17. The method according to claim 15, wherein said step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises securing said straps to said four supporting legs.

18. The method according to claim 13 comprising steps of supplying at least one plate member configured to cover at least one side of said container when assembled and covering said at least one side of said container.

19. The method according to claim 13 comprising a step of washing said flexible bag.

20. The method according to claim 13, comprising a step of sterilizing said flexible bag.

21. The method according to claim 13 comprising a step of replacing said flexible bag in use with a replacement bag.

22. The method according to claim 13 comprising a step of disassembling said container for transporting perishable goods; said step of disassembling further comprising: a. removing said flexible bag from within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame; b. disconnecting said supporting legs from said pallet; c. disconnecting said supporting legs from said quadrilateral frame; d. placing said quadrilateral frame on said pallet; and e. placing said supporting legs within said quadrilateral frame.

23. The method according to claim 22 comprising a step of stacking disassembled containers oneanother.

24. A set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods; said set comprising: a. a quadrilateral bearing frame; b. optionally a flexible bag configured to be suspended within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame and adapted to receive perishable goods, or a plurality of side members configured to cover side faces of said container; c. four supporting legs connectable to said corner members; d. a base member; to which said supporting legs are mechanically connectable; and e. a roof member configured to cover a top face of.

25. The set according to claim 24, wherein said side members and roof member are securable to said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

26. The set according to claim 24, wherein said quadrilateral load-bearing frame comprises four interconnected corner members.

27. The set according to claim 24, wherein at least one of said side members and said roof member is selected from the group consisting of a flexible curtain, a rigid panel, a wire mesh, or any combination thereof.

28. The set according to claim 24 comprising four reinforcing tubular members; said four corner members are interconnected by four reinforcing tubular members, each adapted to be inserted into adjacent corner members to interconnect said adjacent corner members.

29. A method for utilizing a container for transporting perishable goods; said method comprising : a. providing a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods: said set comprising: i. a quadrilateral load-bearing frame; ii. four supporting legs connectable to said corner members; iii. a base member;to which said supporting legs are mechanically connectable; iv. optionally, a flexible bag configured to be suspended within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame and adapted to recieve perishable goods, or a plurality of side members configured to cover side faces of said container; and v. a roof member configured to cover top face of said container; b. placing said base member on a horizontal surface; c. connecting said four supporting legs to said base member; d. connecting said quadrilateral load-bearing frame to four supporting legs; e. optionally, suspending a flexible bag within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame, or covering said side faces by attaching said side members to said quadrilateral load-bearing frame; and f. mounting said roof member onto said quadrilateral load-bearing frame;30. The method according to claim 29 comprising steps of supplying four reinforcing tubular members and cooperatively inserting said tubular members into said adjacent elongate members tointerconnect them.

31. The method according to claim 29 comprising a step of securing a plurality of suspender straps to said four corner members assembled into said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

32. The method according to claim 31, wherein said step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises attaching said suspender straps to hooking mechanisms configured to secure said suspender straps to said four corner members.

33. The method according to claim 31, wherein said step of securing a plurality of suspender straps comprises securing said straps to said four supporting legs.

34. The method according to claim 29 comprising a step of disassembling said container for transporting perishable goods; said step of disassembling further comprising: a. removing said roof member from said quadrilateral load-bearing frame; b. optionally, removing said flexible bag within a quadrilateral load-bearing frameand adapted to receive perishable goods, or opening side faces by disconnecting said side members from said quadrilateral bearing frame; c. disconnecting said quadrilateral load-bearing frame from said supporting legs and placing said quadrilateral load-bearing frame aside; d. disconnecting said supporting legs from said base member; e. placing said quadrilateral load-bearing frame onto said base member; and f. placing said supporting legs within said quadrilateral load-bearing frame; g. placing said roof member on said quadrilateral load-bearing frame.

35. The method according to claim 34 comprising a step of stacking disassembled containers one on another.

36. A set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods; said set comprising: a. a base member; b. four supporting legs connectable to said base member; c. a roof member connectable to said base member; d. a plurality of side members configured to cover side faces between said base member and said roof member.

37. The set according to claim 36, wherein at least one of said members is selected from the group consisting of a flexible curtain, a rigid panel, a wire mesh, and any combination thereof.

38. A method of using a container for transporting perishable goods; said method comprising steps of: a. providing a set for assembling a container for transporting perishable goods: said set comprising: i. a base member; ii. four supporting legs connectable to said base member; iii. a roof member connectable to said base member; andiv. a plurality of side members configured to cover side faces between said base member and said roof member; b. placing said base member on a horizontal surface; c. connecting said four supporting legs to said base member; d. mounting said roof member onto said four supporting legs; e. covering side faces by connecting said side members to said quadrilateral loadbearing frame;39. The method according to claim 38 comprising a step of disassembling said container for transporting perishable goods; said step of disassembling further comprising: a. removing side faces by disconnecting said side members; b. dismounting said roof member from supporting legs; c. disconnecting said supporting legs from said base member; d. placing said roof member onto said supporting legs.

40. The method according to claim 38 comprising a step of stacking disassembled containers one on another.

Images