摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a crate used for the transportation of goods, such as those used in sea going containers, and to method of assembling such a crate. A crate is disclosed comprising a framework of demountable elements comprising at least two base panels (40), each being generally rectangular and having longer and shorter sides, at least four support members 2, each having first and second ends, at least eight connector members 4, each being located at an end of each support member, a plurality of upright posts (70,72), each adapted to be associated with a connector member 4 and a plurality of panels (110), each panel being adapted to be secured to two of the posts (70,72), at least one of the panels (110) being adapted during use of the crate to be demountable from the framework. This construction allows both for space efficient storage of the component parts when not is use, but also flexibility in the dimensions and accessibility of the crate when constructed.</p> |