Frame adapted to be fitted inside an outer container

Abstract

A removable frame ( 100 ) is adapted to be fitted inside an outer container ( 800 ) and to support at least one inner container ( 600, 700 ). The frame includes a plurality of arrangements ( 116, 126, 138 ) configurable to contact an inner surface of the outer container, such contact limiting movement of the frame relative to the outer container.

1 . A removable frame adapted to be fitted inside an outer container and to support at least one inner container, the frame including a plurality of arrangements configurable to contact an inner surface of the outer container, such contact limiting movement of the frame relative to the outer container. 
     
     
         2 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame is fitted to the outer container without requiring permanent/invasive modification of the outer container. 
     
     
         3 . A removable frame according to  claim 2 , wherein frictional contact limits the relative movement. 
     
     
         4 . A removable frame according to  claim 3 , wherein the movement-limiting arrangements also releaseably secure the frame inside the outer container. 
     
     
         5 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , wherein a said movement limiting arrangement includes a pad configured to contact an inner surface of the outer container, the position of the pad relative to the frame being adjustable. 
     
     
         6 . A removable frame according to  claim 6 , wherein the pad has increased frictional characteristics compared with other components of the frame/outer container. 
     
     
         7 . A removable frame according to  claim 5 , wherein the pad is at least partially formed of compressible material such as rubber. 
     
     
         8 . A removable frame according to  claim 6 , wherein the pad has an adhesive applied to it. 
     
     
         9 . A removable frame according to  claim 5 , wherein the position of the pad may be adjusted by means of the pad being mounted on a threaded member. 
     
     
         10 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the movement-limiting arrangements are configured to contact an upper and/or lower inner surface of the outer container and at least one inner side surface of the outer container. 
     
     
         11 . removable frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame is assembled from a plurality of sub assemblies with at least some of the sub assemblies including the movement-limiting arrangements. 
     
     
         12 . A removable frame according to  claim 11 , including a first said sub assembly configured to extend partially between lower and upper [[(]]floor and ceiling[[)]] surfaces of the outer container, the first sub assembly including at least one said movement-limiting arrangement configured to contact a lower or upper surface of the outer container. 
     
     
         13 . A removable frame according to  claim 12 , wherein the frame includes an upper sub assembly configured to frt on top of the first sub assembly, the upper sub assembly including at least one said movement-limiting arrangement configured to contact an upper portion of at least one inner side surface of the outer container. 
     
     
         14 . A removable frame according to  claim 12 , wherein the frame includes a lower sub assembly configured to fit onto a lower end the first sub assembly, the lower sub assembly including at least one said movement-limiting arrangement configured to contact a lower portion of at least one inner side surface of the outer container. 
     
     
         15 . A removable frame according to  claim 11 , wherein the sub assemblies may be at least partially connected together by means of at least one readily releasable device, such as a shot bolt, that does not require routine use of a tool to lock/release it. 
     
     
         16 . A removable frame according to  claim 11 , wherein a first said sub assembly includes a plurality of uprights connected together by a plurality of cross-beams, each said upright being configured to be located adjacent a sidewall of the outer container, the removable frame further including upper and/or lower said sub assembly configured to connect a pair of said uprights together across a width of the outer container. 
     
     
         17 . A removable frame according to  claim 14 , wherein the lower sub assembly includes at least one formation for receiving a corresponding at least one formation of a said inner container. 
     
     
         18 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , including an arrangement configured to-releaseably secure the at least one inner container in the frame, a lockable gate. 
     
     
         19 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , further including a shelving frame upon which a said inner container can be supported, the shelving frame including at least one formation configured to cooperate with at teast one corresponding formation on the inner container, thereby assisting with securing the inner container within the frame. 
     
     
         20 . A removable frame according to  claim 1 , further including a dividing member. 
     
     
         21 . A storage system including at least one removable frame according to  claim 1 , and:
 at least one said inner container, and/or at least one said outer container.   
     
     
         22 . A method of fitting a removable frame to an outer container, the removable frame being adapted to support at least one inner container and the method including:
 placing the frame inside the outer container, and adjusting a plurality of arrangements to contact an inner surface of the outer container, such contact limiting movement of the frame relative to the outer container.