Stackable modular container system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stackable-modular container system comprising stackable modules, each module comprising a top and bottom modular shelf defining compartment or base plate for receiving a modular container, each of the top and bottom base plate having four corners comprising a hole at each corner, wherein the holes are sized and configured for interferingly receiving one end of a modular frame member, each frame member comprising a top end and a bottom end, the ends sized and configured for mating engagement with the holes on the top and bottom modular base plates respectively, the frame member having a notch proximal to the top end for slidable engagement with integral peripheral flange on the container.

1 . A stackable modular container system comprising stackable modules, each module comprising a top and bottom modular base plate for receiving a modular container, each of said top and bottom base plate having four corners comprising a connecting hole at each corner, said connnecting holes sized and configured for receiving one end of a modular frame member, each frame member comprising a top connecting end and a bottom connecting end, said ends sized and configured for detachable mating engagement with the holes on the top and bottom modular base plates respectively, said frame member having a notch proximal to the top connecting end for slidable engagement with corresponding flange on the container and wherein the container can slide in and out of the module. 
   
   
       2 . The stackable modular container system of  claim 1 , wherein the containers are sized and configured for nesting in each other when not connected to the module. 
   
   
       3 . The stackable modular container system of  claim 1 , wherein the assembled stack is capable of withstanding a 3% grade when fully loaded with similar fully loaded stackable modules above it. 
   
   
       4 . The stackable modular container system of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom connecting ends of a frame member are inwardly tapered to mate with a correspondingly outwardly tapered connecting hole. 
   
   
       5 . The stackable modular container system of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom connecting holes are sleeved for force-fitting engagement with the connecting ends.