A modular portable storage container system includes a storage container having first and second sections. The first section defines a first partial volume of storage space and the second section defines a second partial volume of storage space. The system further includes a lock mechanism with a lock arm, lock handle, and pivot shaft defining an axis of rotation. The lock arm and handle are fixed for common rotation with the pivot shaft. The arm extends radially outward from the pivot shaft to a roller assembly. A lock track is disposed within the second section and extends from a fluted open portion to a closed end, with a continuous track portion disposed therebetween. The first and second sections are movable between at least closed and open positions. In the closed position, the roller assembly engages with the lock track and retains the first section in contact with the second portion.

An expandable and collapsible grain bin is provided comprising at least two telescoping cylindrical sections adapted to interlock with one another when the grain bin is in an expanded position; a base member attached to the bottom most cylindrical section; and a bin cover for enclosing the grain bin, said bin cover adapted to be in a raised position when the grain bin is in the expanded position and in a lowered position when the grain bin is in a collapsed position.

A movable equipment loading and unloading structure for movably mounting equipment within a container includes a loading and unloading assembly and a guide assembly. The loading and unloading assembly includes a loading and unloading rail mounted to a ceiling of the container and a loading and unloading wheel assembly movably coupled to the loading and unloading rail. The loading and unloading wheel assembly is mounted to a side of the equipment. The guide assembly includes a guide rail mounted to a floor of the container and at least one guide wheel rollably coupled to the guide rail. The guide wheel is mounted to another side of the equipment opposite to the side mounted to the loading and unloading wheel assembly.

According to aspects of the present disclosure, a process of fabricating a unitized container panel is disclosed. The unitized container panel is fabricated by forming a multilayer insulated panel, which has opposing external layers and an intermediate layer therebetween. The intermediate layer is a combination of an insulation material (e.g., vacuum insulated panel, aerogel, etc.), and a buffer material (e.g., a foam board, polystyrene, fiberglass, minerals, plastic, natural fibers, wood, plastic, etc.) that bounds the insulation material. Pressure is applied about the multilayer insulated panel for a predetermined process time, causing the external layers to encase the intermediate layer. After elapse of the predetermined process time, the pressure is released about the multilayer insulated panel, thereby resulting in a unitized container panel.

A mobile distribution platform apparatus and method utilizing an over the road tractor platform constructed to be freely movable upon the road system. A plurality of ramps are each pivotally joined to the platform and each pivotable between a raised travel configuration and lowered to an extending loading configuration. Each ramp further includes a plurality of adjustable removable support jacks which may be installed on the underside of a ramp and extend downwardly therefrom to provide support for the ramp in its loading configuration. The mobile distribution platform provides a transportation and distribution hub which may be located as required without the need of stationary support facilities. In addition to providing a road transport hub, the present invention mobile distribution platform also provides the capability to locate adjacent a section of railroad track without the need of supporting stationary facilities.

An expandable and configurable enclosure that is configured to be envelop at least one object to provide protection thereof wherein said portable enclosure is configured to be assembled into a plurality of alternate shapes and sizes. The portable enclosure of the present invention includes a body wherein the body includes a plurality of panels. The panels of the body are manufactured from a durable flexible material such as but not limited to nylon. The panels include perimeter seams wherein each of the perimeter seams is configured with a fastener. The fasteners are configured to facilitate the operable coupling of a plurality of panels to form a body having an interior volume suitable to accommodate therein a desired object or plurality of objects. The assembled body of the present invention includes at least one end cap member operable to provide access to the interior volume of the body.

Specially designed to carry out unlocking shipping containers, eliminating the physical risks for port personnel, includes a telescopic load-bearing structure (1) that can be moved up with a port crane (3), and at its ends, pairs of lateral frames emerge (5-5) that have a robotic mechanism (6) on their inner faces, with at least three degrees of movement for a claw for catch onto the handles (11) for opening different types of securing mechanisms (12) of the container (13). The claw has at least one degree of freedom of movement, while the robotic mechanism (6) is assisted by artificial vision (14) and motion systems (16) that are remotely operated, assisted, or fully automatic.

A portable storage bin includes a base frame on the ground and a bin support frame operable relative to the base frame between a working position and a transport position which is reduced in height relative to the working position, and a storage envelope supported on the bin support frame to define a storage chamber for storing particulate material therein in the working position of the bin support frame in which the storage envelope is collapsible with the bin support frame from the working position to the transport position. The bin support frame has an upper frame portion from which the storage envelope is suspended in the working position and a central support post which is extendable in height between the upper frame portion and the base frame for raising the envelope from the transport position to the working position.

The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.

The invention relates to an inexpensive technique and procedure to add storage capacity to existing hydrocarbon storage tanks that have a double seal floating roof. The additional storage capacity is obtained by installing an extension that is strong enough to provide the upper seal of the double seal arrangement to maintain a sealed vapor space that allows the roof to move higher within the existing peripheral wall of the storage tank.