A collapsible container system 10 or liquids and/or dry goods comprises a container 12 having a base 14, a sidewall 16 which is movable between an extended position for use and a collapsed position for storage, a lid (18, fig. 1) and a connector 20 near the upper end of the sidewall. In a first independent claim, the container comprises a trolley 22 with a frame 24 having a handle 26, wheels 34a, 34b and a cooperating engagement means 36 for connection with the connector. The frame may also be collapsible: preferably it is telescopic and automatically locks in an extended position. A drain 46 may be provided in the container base, preferably with a plug 48. In a second independent claim, the container comprises a ball valve (60, fig. 7) for receiving and controlling a mains flow of water into the container and a pump for supplying water from the container.
Collapsible container system
2020-05-06
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B65D Behältnisse zur Lagerung oder zum Transport von Gegenständen oder Materialien [Container], z.B. Säcke, Beutel, Fässer, Flaschen, Dosen, Kästen, Büchsen, Schachteln, Packkörbe, Tonnen, Gläser, Flüssigkeitsbehälter, Trichtersilos, Transportbehälter , CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS / B62B Von Hand bewegte Fahrzeuge, z.B. Handkarren oder Kinderwagen , HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS |