Patent ID: 6401983
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B60P,B65D

Abstract:
A bulk cargo container, comprising:a vessel suitable for containing bulk material, said vessel being formed of fiber reinforced plastic material; at least one discharge assembly formed in said vessel, said discharge assembly having an opening suitable for discharging said bulk material; a support member formed in said vessel for supporting said vessel and bulk material contained therein, said support member having an inverted generally U-shaped cross-section; a frame assembly including a generally horizontally disposed support member attachment engaged by said support member, said support member attachment having an inverted generally U-shaped cross-section; a clamping member placed over said engaged support member and support member attachment such that said support member is disposed between said support member attachment and said clamping member; and a fastener for securing said clamping member, support member, and support member attachment together; wherein said vessel is supported from said support member attachment via said support member so that the weight of said bulk material is carried in tension by said fiber reinforced plastic material; and wherein said support member, said clamping member, and said fastener cooperate to uniformly distribute tensile loads in said fiber reinforced plastic material to said support member attachment.