Storage Bin

Abstract

A storage bin comprising a body formed of plastic material. The body is formed in two sections, an upper section defining a storage chamber and a lower section defining a base below the storage chamber for resting on the ground. The storage chamber comprises a side and a bottom sloping downwardly towards the outlet. The base comprises a cradle section configured to receive and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber. The base an opening extending between the cradle section and a recess in the base, section whereby the lowermost end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber extends into the recess through the opening. The recess opens onto the exterior of the base whereby the outlet can be accessed through the recess.

1 . A storage bin, comprising:
 a body formed of plastics material, the body defining a storage chamber and a base below the storage chamber for resting on a support surface such as the ground, the storage chamber having a bottom sloping towards an outlet, the outlet being accommodated within the confines of the base and being accessible through a recess provided in the base, the recess opening onto an exterior side of the base.   
     
     
         2 . A storage bin according to  claim 1  wherein the body comprises two sections, being an upper section defining the storage chamber and a lower section providing the base. 
     
     
         3 . A storage bin according to  claim 2  the two sections are formed separately of each other and the upper section is adapted to rest on the lower section. 
     
     
         4 . A storage bin according to  claim 1  wherein the storage bin further comprises a control means for selectively opening and closing the outlet, the outlet being accommodated within the confines of the base and being accessible through a recess provided in the base. 
     
     
         5 . A storage bin according to  claim 2  wherein the storage chamber is adapted to rest on the base, the bottom being configured to be received and supported in a cradle section of the base. 
     
     
         6 . A storage bin according to  claim 2  wherein the base comprises a cradle section configured to receive and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber, the base having an opening extending between the cradle section and the recess within the base whereby the lowermost end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber can extend into the recess through the opening. 
     
     
         7 . A storage bin according to  claim 1  wherein the base incorporates a plurality of pads on the underside thereof for contacting the support surface. 
     
     
         8 . A storage bin according to  claim 7  wherein the pads are arranged in an array defining spaces for receiving lifting elements. 
     
     
         9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . A base for supporting a storage chamber having a bottom sloping downwardly towards an outlet, the base comprising a cradle section configured to received and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber, the base having an opening extending between the cradle section and a recess within the base whereby the lowermost end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber extends into the recess through the opening, the recess opening onto the exterior of the base whereby the outlet can be accessed through the recess. 
     
     
         11 . A storage bin comprising a body formed of plastics material, the body defining a storage chamber and a base below the storage chamber for resting on a support surface such as the ground, the storage chamber having a bottom sloping towards an outlet, the outlet being accommodated within the confines of the base and being accessible through a recess provided in the base, the recess opening onto an exterior side of the base, the base incorporating a plurality of pads on the underside thereof for contacting the support surface. 
     
     
         12 . A storage bin according to  claim 11  wherein the pads are arranged in an array defining spaces for receiving lifting elements. 
     
     
         13 . A storage bin according to  claim 12  wherein the spaces comprise a first pair of channels opening onto two opposed sides of the base and a second pair of channels opening onto two further opposed sides of the base. 
     
     
         14 . A storage bin according to  claim 13  wherein the base is generally rectangular in plan and wherein the first and second pairs of channels are arranged at right angles to each other. 
     
     
         15 - 18 . (canceled)