Vehicle storage and shipping container

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a novel collapsible storage container for shipping vehicles. Specifically, the container includes a base with a plurality of anchor post receivers, a plurality of side panels and a cover detachably connected to the plurality of side panels through a latch. The side panels detachably connect to the base through a plurality of anchor post that mate with the plurality of anchor post receivers. Furthermore, the side panels detachably connected to each other through a tongue and groove system.

1 . A collapsible storage container, comprising:
 a base with a plurality of anchor post receivers;   a plurality of side panels,
 wherein the side panels comprise a plurality of anchor posts, and the plurality of side panels are detachably connected to the base through the plurality of anchor posts and the plurality of anchor post receivers; 
 wherein the plurality of side panels are detachably connected to each other through a tongue and groove system; and 
   a cover detachably connected to the plurality of side panels through a latch.   
   
   
       2 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , plurality of side panels includes a load bearing vertical support member capable of supporting the weight of a second container stacked on top of the storage container. 
   
   
       3 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1  comprised of a material that is selected from a group consisting of: aluminum, steel, plastic, composite, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , further comprising a lock that restricts access to the contents of the container. 
   
   
       5 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises forklift apertures. 
   
   
       6 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises at least one channel to receive a vehicle's wheel. 
   
   
       7 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises anchor points for securing the container's contents. 
   
   
       8 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 7 , wherein the anchor points are selected from a group consisting of: tie-down rings, tie-down straps, chains and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       9 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises an elevated section and the base comprises a corresponding recess, such that during stacking the elevated section and recess provide stability. 
   
   
       10 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a recess and the base comprises a corresponding elevated section, such that during stacking the elevated section and recess provide stability. 
   
   
       11 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the latch comprises a pushrod. 
   
   
       12 . The collapsible storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the dimensional footprint of the plurality of side panels when collapsed is approximately equal to or less than the dimensional footprint of the base.