| 摘要 |
The invention is directed to methods, apparatus and systems for retrofitting exiting containers for use with vehicles having lifting forks for elevating and maneuvering such containers, and retrofitting the vehicle forks, as well as constructing new equipment to include the invention. An apparatus accordi ng to the invention includes a liner (10) formed from a vibration absorbing material for insertion into a pocket associated with a container (80). Alternatively to or in conjunction with the liner (10), either a glove (20) formed from a vibration absorbing material can be inserted over a lifting fo rk (30) on a fork bearing, lifting apparatus, or a rail (60a, 60b) formed from a vibration absorbing material can be fitted to at least a portion of a liftin g fork (30) on the fork bearing, lifting apparatus. The invention is also directed to methods relating to the use and incorporation of the apparatus, and systems incorporating more than one component thereof.
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