SHOCK-ABSORBING CARGO CONTAINER
First Claim
1. A cargo container assembly, comprising:
- a cargo container including a base, side walls attached to the base, a top attached to the side walls, and a loading opening in at least one of the side walls and the top;
a plurality of support assemblies connected to a bottom of the base, with each support assembly comprising;
a support pad; and
at least one shock-absorbing leg mechanism connecting the support pad to the bottom of the base.
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Abstract
A cargo container assembly includes a cargo container for transporting goods. A plurality of support assemblies are connected to a bottom of a base of the cargo container. Each support assembly includes a foot or support pad connected to the bottom of the base by one or more compressible, or otherwise shock-absorbing, leg mechanisms. One or more of the leg mechanisms optionally include a compression spring for providing shock absorption under loading conditions. The bottom surface of each support pad is preferably flat, or substantially flat, for resting on the ground or on other relatively even surfaces, and for facilitating movement of the support pad along roller-ball conveyors, roller-mats, and other conveyor systems. Because the support assemblies position the container base above the ground, the container assembly can readily be lifted by the arms of a pallet jack.
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20 Claims
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1. A cargo container assembly, comprising:
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a cargo container including a base, side walls attached to the base, a top attached to the side walls, and a loading opening in at least one of the side walls and the top; a plurality of support assemblies connected to a bottom of the base, with each support assembly comprising; a support pad; and at least one shock-absorbing leg mechanism connecting the support pad to the bottom of the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A cargo container assembly, comprising:
a cargo container including a substantially rectangular base having four corner regions, wherein each corner region includes; a leg assembly extending downwardly from the base, with the leg assembly including a compression spring; and a support pad connected to a lower region of the leg assembly. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A cargo container assembly, comprising:
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a cargo container including a base; and shock-absorbing means connected to a bottom of the base for supporting the base in a position above a surface, wherein openings are provided between the shock-absorbing means for receiving lifting arms on a pallet jack. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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