Transportable storage facility
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1. A mobile transport and storage system, comprising, in combination:
- a vehicle having a platform defined thereon;
a storage container removably disposed on the platform, the storage container including a front end, a rear end, first and second parallel sides, a top side and a bottom side;
at least one lock-down unit dimensioned and configured to releasibly secure the storage container to the platform;
a lift dimensioned and configured to lift and remove the storage container from the platform; and
releasible means to aid movement of the storage container when it is removed from the platform, wherein the means are releasibly attached to the storage container.
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Abstract
A self-contained mobile storage container includes a truck having a platform with a track, a storage container removably placed on the track on the platform, wherein the storage container includes a front end, a rear end and parallel sides. In addition, there are devices to secure the storage container to the platform, as well as a lift to elevate the storage container and remove it from the platform. Other devices are included to maneuver the storage container to a different geographical location for storage.
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1. A mobile transport and storage system, comprising, in combination:
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a vehicle having a platform defined thereon;
a storage container removably disposed on the platform, the storage container including a front end, a rear end, first and second parallel sides, a top side and a bottom side;
at least one lock-down unit dimensioned and configured to releasibly secure the storage container to the platform;
a lift dimensioned and configured to lift and remove the storage container from the platform; and
releasible means to aid movement of the storage container when it is removed from the platform, wherein the means are releasibly attached to the storage container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile storage container adapted to be supported by and transported by a vehicle, wherein the vehicle defines a platform for supporting the storage container, the storage container comprising:
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a storage container comprising a front end, a rear end, first and second parallel sides, a top side, and a bottom side;
at least two slides defined in, or disposed on, the bottom side of the storage container, wherein the two slides are substantially parallel to one another, and wherein the two slides run lengthwise in a direction extending from the front end of the storage container toward the rear end of the storage container;
at least one locking hitch to secure the storage container to the platform;
at least one removable dolly wheel assembly supporting the storage container; and
removable connecting means attached to the storage container. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. The mobile transport and storage system of claim 20 wherein the forklift comprises a pair of lifting arms, and wherein the lifting arms are dimensioned and configured to releasibly engage the pintle hitch.
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