Patent ID: 7972079
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A bunker border support structure, comprising: an open top compartment having tapered side panels, generally parallel front and rear panels and a bottom closure panel, said side, front and rear panels collectively composing an outer wall assembly of said open top compartment; and an engaging joining member and a receiving joining member, said engaging joining member being associated with and projecting from a first tapered outer side panel of said open top compartment, and said receiving joining member being associated with and recessed within a second opposing tapered outer side panel of said open top compartment; wherein said engaging joining member is formed at the intersection of said front panel and a first tapered side panel and said receiving joining member is formed at the intersection of said front panel and a second tapered side panel, said first and second tapered side panels being said tapered side panels on opposing sides of said open top compartment; wherein said engaging joining member and said receiving joining member are adapted for connecting to joining members associated with tapered outer side panels of laterally adjacent open top compartments; and wherein said connected joining members are further adapted to substantially increase pivotal movement of said laterally adjacent open top compartments.