CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM

摘要

A container pallet comprising a chassis (1) adapted to engagably receive a container unit and two or more lifting arms (2) adapted for independent or co-ordinated movement to effect the controlled movement of a container (15) fitted to said container pallet in any required vertical or horizontal direction wherein said chassis (1) has a substantially rigid frame dimensioned to allow stable engagement of a container (15) and said lifting arms (2) comprise a lateral extending member (4) attached to said frame and adapted for controllable movement in a lateral direction away from or toward said frame and a raising member (6) attached to said lateral extending member (4) and adapted for controllable movement in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of movement of said lateral extending member (4) such that the combined controlled movement of the lateral extending member (4) and the raising member (6) of the lifting arms (2) of said container pallet provide for the controlled manipulation of said container pallet and engaged container in any required vertical or horizontal lateral direction.