A rack and a method for storing wheeled container chassis.

摘要

A side-loading rack (10) for storing wheeled container chassis (12) in a nearly vertical, slightly leaning position has a framework of dividers (16) defining plural vertical slots (14) open on one or both sides for receiving a container chassis sideways in each slot. Each divider (16) includes a chassis support arm (38) which extends front to rear along an upper side of each slot. A wheel support (52) on one side of each divider (16) is positioned in a lower part of each slot (14) to support the wheels (56) of a container chassis (12) so that the chassis frame leans at a small angle from vertical against the chassis support arm (38) of an adjacent divider (16). Corner castings (28) are positioned at opposite ends of the rack so that it can be handled in the same manner as a container. The dividers (16) of one embodiment are constructed with an upper portion, including the chassis support arms (38), either removable from or collapsible into the lower portion of the frame means to form a compact structure for ease of handling. In the first embodiment, the wheel support (52) is a cradle-like structure. The dividers of a second embodiment include opposed support surfaces inclined downwardly toward the center of the slot to support the wheels on one divider and the rear end of the chassis on the other divider. The foundation is arranged safely to provide added support to the rear end and includes lengthwise end extensions to form an extra slot between the ends of two abutting racks.