(57) O A folding freight container has a base (1) with an upper loading surface (2) and
a pivotally mounted post (4) located at each corner. The posts are movable between
an erect upright position and a folded down position in which each post lies parallel
to the base. Two of the corner posts located at one end of the base are interconnected
by a panel (8) which may be planar or corrugated, and in the folded down position
of the end structure form a substantially continuous surface with the base loading
surface (2).
The posts are preferably mounted on a flange (3) extending from an auxiliary post
(6) located at each corner of the base and not projecting above the loading surface
(2) of the base. The pivotal mounting (5) for the end structure is detachable to allow
removal of the same. Cross-ribs (9,10) and strengthening ribs are provided to strengthen
the support for the panel (8). Conveniently, a locking device (40,41,43) is provided
on the base for locking the end structures in their folded down position.
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