Container loading method and apparatus
AssigneeDunn Brothers Machinery Limited
InventorDavid Richard Dunn
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Abstract
A method of loading a shipping container (26) is described comprising moving the container from a horizontal transport condition to a vertical loading condition, and loading the container in the loading condition. Apparatus (10) for carrying out the method are also described. The apparatus includes a base frame (12), a support frame (14) and an actuator (18b).
Claims32
A container loading apparatus for loading a shipping container, the apparatus including a base frame, a support frame for supporting a container, a mounting for mounting the support frame to the base frame, one or more securing devices for securing the container to the support frame, and an actuator which is operable to move the support frame between a first condition and a second condition, wherein the securing devices comprise a plurality of flexible securing members.
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