| 摘要 |
A tail extension ( 1 ) adapted to be pivotally attached ( 2 ) to a load carrying container ( 3 ). Tail ( 1 ) pivots between a first position substantially outwards from a floor of the container, and a second position upwardly inclined relative to said floor. Tail ( 1 ) may be formed as one or a plurality of sections which move individually or cooperatively. Tail ( 1 ) may be pivotally connected ( 2 ) adjacent the floor of container ( 3 ) by a hinge allowing free movement and/or may be displaced by a drive means (e.g. hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic). By tail ( 1 ) being able to pivot when contracting the ground, tail ( 1 ) and container ( 3 ) are not going to be subjected to undue forces which may damage tail ( 1 ) or container ( 3 ). When being transported, tail ( 1 ) acts as an extension to improve the load carrying capacity of the container by extending outwardly, or, can be displaced upwardly by a drive means to form a rear wall on the container.
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