CONTAINER (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: materials handling facilities; flexible container for transportation of different articles. SUBSTANCE: container is made of flexible cloth and is provided with folding frame and rear wall. At least one set of articles is secured on rear wall. This set has at least one or two rigid side support members and base support member. Each support member is installed for displacement from first position into second position which is perpendicular to rear wall. Base support member can be shifted from first position into second position which is perpendicular to rear wall. Side and base support members are arranged on rear wall to limit container compartments in corresponding second positions. Container is made of foldable material (cloth) with displaced parts being pockets accommodating rigid flat parts. Pockets are stitched to rear wall and, in stretched (folded down) position, they rest one onto the other or on frame members. When container is not in use, cloth part can be folded up, and frame can be folded for storage or transportation. EFFECT: reduced labour input in transportation of loads, for instance, mail. 35 cl, 8 dwg