REUSABLE COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture and mechanical engineering; storage and transportation of different loads. SUBSTANCE: vertical plates of tie members are furnished with additional link one end of which is hinge-connected with framework. Second end of link has shaped slot and it is hinge-mated with vertical plate in two positions over slot length corresponding to position of frames at two levels in assembled container and at one level when contained is disassembled. Vertical strips of detachable walls at each side of frames are interconnected by cross strips and quick-release flexible members fitted from outside. Detachable walls of container are made for stowing inside frames. Cross strips of detachable walls are displaced relative to cross strips of flooring and cover by width of cross strips. Vertical strips located close to tie members are provided with cutouts for carrying container by hands. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 8 cl, 6 dwg