| 摘要 |
PURPOSE: A container is provided to facilitate the loading and off loading of goods such as pelletized goods, to minimize the weight of the container, maximize the payload which can be carried and thereby the efficiency with which goods are transported, and to reduce the risk of twisting of the floor and jamming. CONSTITUTION: A container(10) for use in the transportation of goods includes a floor(12) and a pair of opposed side walls(14,16) each of which is supported for displacement about a pivotal axis adjacent the upper edge of the wall. The container also includes hinge element(26) whereby one side wall (14) is connectable adjacent its lower edge to the floor. The container further includes first displacement means(52) for displacing the floor laterally between a rest position in which goods can be contained within the container, and a displaced position. When the side wall is connected to the floor by the hinge element then the side wall is displaced together with the floor. However, the floor is displaced independently of the side wall when the hinge element is disconnected.
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