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16-02-2012 дата публикации

non-flat deck-board pallet

Номер: US20120037050A1
Автор: Rami Remez, Shlomo Nevo
Принадлежит: B B P Tech Ltd

The present invention is a materials-handling pallet with a non-flat-deck, particularly for flexible cargo, which composed of any known pallet's construction, except that its upper deck is not flat. Moreover, the provided pallet can be reinforced by inserting or attaching reinforcing elements and can include a taut cable that prevents or reduces the declining of the upper deck when the pallet is loaded.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Pallet

Номер: US20120048154A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A stackable pallet device for use in the transportation of goods includes a flat body having an upper face and a lower face. The upper face is open to a plurality of substantially hollow and elongate support members depending from the lower face of the flat body for forming the lower side of the pallet device. The elongate support members are shaped so that stackable pallet devices can nest one above another.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Paper pallet for packaging

Номер: US20120055829A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A paper pallet for packaging comprising: a load bearing base and a packaging protective frame, wherein the load bearing base is composed of a plurality of vertical supporting components and a plurality of horizontal supporting components. The load bearing base is composed of the vertical supporting components and the horizontal supporting components intersecting and subsequently interlocking with each other, and the packaging protective frame is composed of a plurality of side boards. Therefore, the side boards intersect and subsequently interlock with each other to form a packaging protective frame, which is inlaid at a set distance from the edge around the load bearing base to form a paper pallet for packaging. Thus, the paper pallet for packaging is formed by combining the packaging protective frame with the load bearing base to become the packaging box for delivering goods.

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22-03-2012 дата публикации

Pallet apparatus

Номер: US20120067253A1
Принадлежит: Ricoh Co Ltd

A pallet apparatus includes a pallet base including a caster unit and a mounting plate for mounting a product having a first fastening unit; a fixing member disposed between the product and the mounting plate of the pallet base; and a second fastening unit fixing the fixing member onto the mounting plate. The product can be fixed to or released from the fixing member by fastening or unfastening the first fastening unit. The fixing member includes a slit at a position corresponding to the first fastening unit, the slit allowing the fixing member to be inserted between or detached from the product and the mounting plate without contacting the first fastening unit.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Container for shipping fragile products and method for making the same

Номер: US20120080347A1
Принадлежит: Rosemill Packaging Resources LLC

A container for transporting glass sheets includes a bottom structure, a back wall and first and second side walls coupled to the back wall, all three walls extending upwardly from the bottom structure. The container also includes a back support structure coupled to the back wall that is configured to constrain a plurality of glass sheets. The back support structure includes at least one back support member that extends in a substantially vertical direction and includes at least one offset member that includes a first/second side defining a first/second length extending inwardly a first/second distance from the back support member. The second length is greater than the first length. The back support structure also includes at least one foam rail coupled to a foam rail support member. The foam rail support member is coupled to the offset member.

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing conveyor belts

Номер: US20120103847A1
Принадлежит: Ashworth Bros Inc

An apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing conveyor belts is described. The apparatus, in the form of a crate, has top and bottom conventional pallets, allowing for easy handling and strength for additional stacked crates. The center of the crate holds a hub assembly that moves rotationally, and allows smooth transition from consecutive layers of the conveyor belt wrapped thereon. During shipment, the roll of conveyor belt lies on its side. In one embodiment, a center pipe axle of the spool passes through holes in the top and bottom pallets. Alternatively, the center pipe axle passes through channels created between planks of the top and bottom pallets. These configurations secure the roll in the crate, and allow it to turn freely when loaded or unloaded.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Heater jacket and container device including the same

Номер: US20120132639A1
Автор: Masami Hashimoto
Принадлежит: Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co Ltd

To provide a lightweight and easily attachable/detachable heater jacket improving heating efficiency and saving energy and a container device including the same. Provided is a heater jacket ( 10 ) that is attachable to and detachable from an inner surface of a container ( 12 ) and has a heating and warming function for heating and keeping a conveying subject inside the container ( 12 ) warm, the heater jacket including: a lightweight and flexible heat insulating mat ( 18 a ) that includes at least one planar portion ( 16 ) with a heater ( 14 ) of which a temperature is controlled and which is embedded therein and formed by connecting the respective planar portions ( 16 ) in a bendable manner.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Timber substitute

Номер: US20120137937A1
Принадлежит: Biofiba Innovations Pty Ltd

An extrudable fused solid comprising a matrix which comprises starch and a plasticizer, and which has continuous fibre under tension disposed within the matrix. Further a process for producing the fused solid, and a pallet which is at least partially composed of the fused solid.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Bulk material shipping container

Номер: US20120152798A1
Принадлежит: Arrows Up Inc

A bulk material shipping container in one embodiment including a pallet, a bottom compartment mounted on the pallet, a top compartment mounted on the bottom compartment and movable from a retracted position relative to the bottom compartment to an expanded position relative to the bottom compartment, a plurality of top compartment supporting assemblies configured to support the top compartment in the expanded position relative to the bottom compartment, and configured to release the top compartment from the expanded position to enable the top compartment to move downwardly into the retracted position, a material unloading assembly, a material loading assembly, and an extension assembly.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Structural supporting pallet construction with improved perimeter impact absorbing capabilities

Номер: US20120160137A1
Автор: Miguel A. Linares
Принадлежит: Oria Collapsibles LLC

A pallet having a three dimensional body exhibiting a generally planar upper surface and a plurality of depth extending underside portions defining a plurality of spaced apart forklift receiving apertures. A plurality of impact absorbing members are positioned at spaced locations about a perimeter of the body. A structural defining inner grid includes pluralities of spaced apart and crosswise extending ribs for supporting inner extending reinforcing members seating within pockets defined in said ribs and including at least one of lengthwise and diagonal extending members.

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12-07-2012 дата публикации

Transport pallet

Номер: US20120174834A1
Автор: Albert Donald Grant
Принадлежит: FRIENDLY GLOBAL PALLETS SYSTEMS Pty Ltd

A rectangular pallet that is symmetrical about its two major axes. The pallet comprises a first plastics shell and a second plastics shell. The first plastics shell is formed with a flat rim, nine or more ground engaging feet subtending below the level of the rim, the feet being arranged in respective parallel spaced apart beams extending from front to back. The first plastics shell also has plural channels running from side to side intersecting the beams running from front to back to define the feet. The second plastics shell is essentially flat and formed with a flat rim. An internal network of partitions extends between the first and second plastics shells. The rims of the first and second plastics shells are sealed to each other to form a clam and to enclose the network of partitions within the clam. In other aspects, the invention concerns a method and a system for forming the pallet.

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Plastic pallet with twin-sheet deck and runner structures

Номер: US20120227640A1
Автор: Lyle H. Shuert
Принадлежит: Shuert Tech LLC

A reinforced plastic pallet comprises a twin sheet deck structure and three twin sheet runner structures which are fused to the underside of the deck to create three parallel spaced-apart footprints, the spacing between them forming one set of forklift openings. The deck is fabricated from two thermoformed plastic sheets which are peripherally joined together. The lower sheet is formed with upwardly extending spacer knobs which are fused to the under surface of the top sheet to further join the two sheets together. A frame of reinforcing beams is encapsulated into the interior space of the upper deck. The runner structures are also of twin sheet construction and some of them contain reinforcing rods. The runner structures, although they have flat footprints, are generally “W” shaped to provide two additional forklift openings at 90° from the primary forklift openings between the runner structures.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Extension frame for a transport box or a pallet

Номер: US20120234844A1
Автор: Yves Hug
Принадлежит: Georg Utz Holding AG

An extension frame for a transport box or a pallet includes two long sides, and two collapsible transverse sides. An angle piece is formed on one of the transverse sides or on one of the long sides, with the angle piece having a free end forming a hinge with a free end of an adjacent long side or transverse side. The hinge has in the open state and the collapsed state a locking position in which the long side and the adjacent transverse side are engageable.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Pallets rails and methods for making same

Номер: US20120312200A1
Автор: David Wesley Monteith
Принадлежит: Conitex Sonoco LLC

A pallet rail includes an elongate support box and a plurality of separately formed reinforcing tubes. The support box is formed from a paper blank that is folded along parallel fold lines. The reinforcing tubes are positioned within the support box to reinforce the box. Two side walls have arcuate corners to define two opposing longitudinal ends of the support box having curved lower profiles. Another pallet rail includes an elongate support box, an adjacent end wall, and a plurality of separately-formed reinforcing tubes.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Air Freight Pallet

Номер: US20120312951A1
Принадлежит: AIRCONPAL BV

The present invention relates to an air freight pallet ( 102 ), comprising a pallet wall part ( 103 ) and a pallet edge part ( 104 ) on the pallet wall part. At least one of the pallet edge part ( 104 ) and the pallet wall part ( 103 ) comprises a number of layers of a plastic material.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Reusable cover with integrated fasteners for transporting goods on an industrial shipping rack

Номер: US20130015184A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is a resusable cover with integrated fasteners for transporting material on an industrial shipping rack which comprises a body. The body comprises an upper main flap distinguished from a rear panel section at an upper flap fold line. Similarly, the rear panel section is distinguished from a right panel section at a right panel section fold line and the rear panel section is additionally distinguished from a left panel section at a left panel section fold line. The right panel section is distinguished from a forward right panel section at a forward right panel section fold line and the left panel section is distinguished from a forward left panel section at a forward left panel section fold line.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Package unit and loading method and loading structure therefor

Номер: US20130017054A1
Автор: Renichi Mitsuhashi
Принадлежит: NEC Display Solutions Ltd

A package unit includes: a thin packaged product in which a thin display device is packed; an individual packaging pallet formed in a substantially rectangular shape corresponding to a shape of the packaged product loaded, the individual packaging pallet including fork insertion openings in a side surface in a long side direction thereof; and a loading pallet formed in a substantially rectangular shape corresponding to a shape of a plurality of package bodies including the packaged product and the individual packaging pallet, the package bodies loaded side by side, the loading pallet including fork insertion openings in both of a side surface in a long side direction thereof and a side surface in a short side direction thereof.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Pallet protector device and method

Номер: US20130032064A1
Принадлежит: UNITED PALLET SERVICES Inc

A pallet protector unitarily formed as a molded plastic part reinforces a wooden pallet. Its faceplate is nailed or screwed to the front and optionally the back face and side faces of the pallet. The protector has entry openings for the tines of a forklift and the openings are articulated into hollow collars that extend into the pallets inner regions. These collars provide a structure that accepts the weight and moment between the tines and the pallet and spread it across of the entire front of the pallet. RFID modules can also be included.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Collapsible semi-bulk container

Номер: US20130043241A1
Автор: Andrew Hunter
Принадлежит: COMPOSITE CONTAINERS LLC

A flexible, collapsible semi-bulk container for storing and transporting content is provided. The container has the strength to hold up to two tons of contents while being stacked up to five high. The container is also collapsible for ease of storage and transport. In some embodiments, the container includes swing walls that provide support to the side walls when positioned substantially adjacent to them. In another embodiment, the container includes partial swing walls that support cassettes for dividing the container into smaller compartments. In a still further embodiment, the container includes an interior baffle for dividing the container into smaller compartments.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Shipping pallet post reinforcement

Номер: US20130068143A1
Принадлежит: Magna International Inc

A pallet used for stowing and transporting items for shipping. The pallet design of the present invention includes a top deck, a bottom skid, and several posts for providing support between the top deck and bottom skid. The posts are integrated with either the top deck or bottom skid. Within each pallet post is a steel tube reinforcement that is overmolded directly into the bottom skid, or is assembled after the pallet post is molded. The supports, which are typically hollow posts, are molded onto either the top deck or bottom skid, and a thermoplastic weld or adhesive joint is applied to the posts to complete the assembly. The palled having the integrated posts and reinforcements provides an economical approach of reinforcing pallet posts to absorb tow fork impact.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Flexible shipment packaging

Номер: US20130134069A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A shipment packaging for elongate components is provided. Turbine blades must be sent from remote locations of the world to another location. During shipment, the coating of the turbine blades must be protected. The turbine blades are fixed at both ends by means of shipment packaging so that the turbine blades are protected.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

PALLET FOR BAGS

Номер: US20130136573A1
Принадлежит:

A pallet moulded from plastics material for supporting a flexible intermediate bulk container. It has a generally planar central panel portion, a pair of parallel inverted open channels extending across the pallet to form a respective pair of open-ended tunnels each tunnel having an upper wall and two side walls, and a pair of edge panel portions generally co-planar with the central panel. An array of raised elongate hump portions bulges upwards from the upper walls of the tunnels, each hump portion extending laterally across an upper wall. The two ends of the hump portions abut respective buttresses which extend up the side walls. 2. The pallet according to wherein a first selection of said buttresses rise above the height of their abutting said first hump portions.3. The pallet according to wherein a second selection of said first hump portion and associated said first buttress and said second buttress are located at each end of each said tunnel claim 2 , and said first hump portions in said second selection rise to substantially the same height as the buttresses in said second selection.4. The pallet according to whereinan array of raised elongate second hump portions is moulded into each said edge panel,each said second hump portion extends from a said inboard edge of said edge panel to an outer edge of said edge panel, and transverse to the longitudinal direction of said tunnels, andeach said second buttress abuts an end of a respective said second hump portion.7. The pallet according to wherein said buttresses are hollow and fully open along their length to the underside of the pallet.8. The pallet according to wherein the nominal wall thicknesses of the plastics material in the central panel portion claim 7 , the edge panel portions and the tunnels differ by no more than 50% of their smallest nominal thickness.9. The pallet according to wherein all the nominal wall thicknesses of the plastics material in the central panel claim 8 , the edge panels and the ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

T3 for a shipping platform

Номер: US20130153452A1
Принадлежит: Chep Technology Pty Ltd

A system may include a bottom deck to a shipping platform. The system may also include a block joined to the bottom deck, and a top deck joined to the block. The system may further include a T3 panel carried by the top deck that is structurally different from the top deck and does not extend to two ends of the top deck.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Element for the storage, treatment and transport of articles

Номер: US20130161218A1
Автор: Jan Servaes
Принадлежит: Parnass BV

Element for the storage, handling and transport of planar or primarily planar objects ( 33 ), that has an approximately rectangular shape with a length (L) and width (B) in the horizontal plane, that defines on its top two bearing surfaces ( 20 ) sloping inwards and two approximately perpendicular support surfaces ( 21 ) standing on them, whereby the support surfaces ( 21 ) together also define a ridge ( 23 ) that extends over the length (L) of the element ( 27, 29 ), the ridge ( 23 ) is in such a position that the two bearing surfaces ( 20 ) are of different sizes.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE LOAD-BEARING ARTICLE

Номер: US20130174762A1
Автор: Bohan Thomas, Hedley David
Принадлежит: NOVO FOAM PRODUCTS LLC

The present application is directed to a reconfigurable load-bearing article () including a deck unit () and at least two supports () configured to be coupled to the deck unit, the supports including at least one spacer receiving member configured to receive and releasably engage a spacer (). The load-bearing article is reconfigurable to form any suitable load- bearing article and may be used to provide a lightweight, durable, strong, multipurpose pallet having a four-way forklift entry. 1. A reconfigurable load-bearing article , including:a deck unit; andat least two supports configured to be coupled to the deck unit, the supports including at least one spacer receiving member configured to receive and releasably engage a spacer approximately perpendicular to the supports;wherein the at least two supports are comprised of a polymer.2. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 1 , wherein the deck unit is comprised of a compressible foam core and a thermoplastic external shell.3. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 1 , wherein the deck unit includes a tracking device operatively coupled to or disposed within the deck unit.4. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to any of claim 1 , wherein the at least two supports are removably coupled to the deck unit.5. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two supports are unremovably coupled to the deck unit.6. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 5 , wherein the at least two supports are coupled to the deck unit via a plastic weld.7. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 5 , wherein the at least two supports are coupled to the deck unit via a mechanical fastener.8. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two supports are parallel to and laterally spaced apart from one another.9. A reconfigurable load-bearing article according to any preceding claim claim 1 , ...

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

LOW FRICTION SHIPPING PLATFORM

Номер: US20130174763A1
Принадлежит: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITED

A system may include a bottom deck to a shipping platform. The system may also include a component affixed to the bottom member opposite the shipping platform's top to lower static coefficient of friction between the component and a floor the shipping platform in its load bearing usage position is resting on. 1. A system comprising:a bottom member to a shipping platform; anda component affixed to the bottom member opposite the shipping platform's top to lower static coefficient of friction between the component and a floor the shipping platform in its load bearing usage position is resting on.2. The system of wherein the component comprises at least one of plastic claim 1 , polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene claim 1 , polyoxymethylene claim 1 , wood claim 1 , composites claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , metal claim 1 , banding claim 1 , and polymer applications.3. The system of wherein the component is affixed to the bottom member by at least one of nails claim 1 , screws claim 1 , fasteners claim 1 , adhesion claim 1 , banding claim 1 , and joinery.4. The system of wherein the component is partially recessed into the bottom member.5. The system of wherein the component is affixed to each corner of the shipping platform.6. The system of wherein the component is also affixed within an area defined by the shipping platform's four corners.7. The system of wherein the component tapers away from the bottom member.8. The system of wherein the component comprises a plurality of components affixed to a corner of the shipping platform.9. A method comprising:providing a shipping platform; andaffixing a component to a bottom member opposite the shipping platform's top to lower static coefficient of friction between the component and a floor the shipping platform in its load bearing usage position is resting on.10. The method of further comprising selecting the component based upon its lower coefficient of friction relative to the bottom member. ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

FLEX ASSEMBLY OF PALLET BASE AND DECK

Номер: US20130180437A1
Принадлежит: A.R. ARENA PRODUCTS, INC.

Resin pallets having a deck and a base, where the deck and base are joined by an interlock, which is optionally reversible, are described. Methods of making such pallets by assembling the pallets by interlocking parts to form the pallets, in an optionally reversible method, are also described. 2. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second bodies further comprise at least one additional projection centrally located on the element.3. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein the first body and second body further comprise at least one additional projection centrally located on the element.4. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second bodies are planar.5. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein both the first and second bodies are planar.6. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second bodies are planar and the other body is at least partially cambered.7. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second bodies are planar and the other body is domed.8. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein both the first and second bodies are cambered or domed.9. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein both the first planar body and the second planar body have flexibility permitting tilting outward a distal portion of the second body including the second interlocking member and tilting inward a distal portion of the first projection including the first interlocking member so that a plurality of first interlocking members engage a plurality of corresponding second interlocking members on opposing sides of the first and second bodies.10. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first body and the second body has flexibility permitting a plurality of first interlocking members to engage a plurality of corresponding second interlocking members on opposing sides of the first and second bodies.11. The interlock of claim 1 , wherein both the first body and the second body are planar and have flexibility ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

KEG PALLET

Номер: US20130206043A1
Автор: Baltz Kyle L.
Принадлежит: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

A pallet includes a lower structure and an upper structure. The lower structure includes a stringer extending across the lower structure. The stringer includes a corner column portion spaced away from central column portion to define a side opening below a bridge portion. 1. A pallet comprising:a lower structure including a stringer extending across the lower structure, the stringer including a corner column portion spaced away from central column portion to define a side opening below a bridge portion; andan upper structure including an upper deck and a sleeve portion extending downward from the upper deck, the upper structure connected to the lower structure with the sleeve portion forming double-walls structure with the corner column portion, the bridge portion and the central column portion.2. The pallet of wherein the sleeve portion at least partially covers the corner column portion claim 1 , the bridge portion and the central column portion.3. The pallet of wherein the upper deck includes an upper surface with a plurality of inner raised portions each arranged to be received within a lower cylindrical end of a beer keg.4. The pallet of wherein the plurality of inner raised portions each include a continuous annular contact surface.5. The pallet of wherein the lower structure includes a plurality of ribs extending downward to free ends claim 1 , a plurality of annular recesses formed in the free ends of the plurality of ribs.6. The pallet of wherein the stringer is one of a plurality of stringers in the lower structure claim 1 , the lower structure further including first and second runners extending across the plurality of stringers claim 1 , the pallet further including a beam extending from the first runner to the second runner in a direction generally parallel to the plurality of stringers.7. The pallet of wherein the sleeve portion of the upper structure covers at least a portion of a side face of the stringer continuously from one end of the stringer to ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Cleanroom box

Номер: US20130206616A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A cleanroom box made from a substantially inflexible material, to be used for the storage of fluids within a clean room; the box comprising easy clean surfaces, an internal access point leading to a specially designed space for the deposit of tubing, and fitted with a forkliftable pallet base for easy mobility within a workroom.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Keg delivery system

Номер: US20130216339A1
Принадлежит: Rehrig Pacific Co Inc

A keg delivery system includes a rack having a plurality of bays for receiving kegs horizontally. The keg delivery system also includes means for controllably lowering a keg from one of the bays to a floor.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PALLET GUARD

Номер: US20130220183A1
Принадлежит:

A guard for protecting the sides of a pallet on which goods can be stacked or a merchandise grouping placed on a support surface, the guard comprising a plurality of modular guard sections, each section being couplable to an adjacent section to surround at least a portion of the perimeter of a pallet or merchandise grouping, each modular guard section having top and bottom portions disposed between front and back portions, the bottom portion being wider than the top portion making each modular guard section substantially wedge or triangular shaped in cross section to increase the stability of the guard section, the guard sections each having a complementary portion of a joint for coupling the sections together, wherein the modular guard sections each comprise at least two telescoping members to allow adjustability of the length of a guard section; further wherein each guard section comprises complementary detent elements that allow the telescoping members to attain respective detented positions. 1. A guard for protecting the sides of a pallet on which goods can be stacked or a merchandise grouping placed on a support surface , the guard comprising:a plurality of modular guard sections, each section being couplable to an adjacent section to surround at least a portion of the perimeter of a pallet or merchandise grouping, each modular guard section having top and bottom portions disposed between front and back portions, the bottom portion being wider than the top portion making each modular guard section substantially wedge or triangular shaped in cross section to increase the stability of the guard section, the guard sections each having a complementary portion of a joint for coupling the sections together, wherein the modular guard sections each comprise at least two telescoping members to allow adjustability of the length of a guard section;further wherein each guard section comprises complementary detent elements that allow the telescoping members to attain ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

PALLET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130220184A1
Принадлежит: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

A pallet assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes an upper deck for supporting items thereon and upper column portions extending downward from the upper deck. The upper column portions include a first upper column portion having a slot defined by a pair of slot walls. The lower portion includes a plurality of lower column portions including a first lower column portion. The first lower column portion includes a peripheral wall and a support structure having a pair of walls extending inward from the peripheral wall. One of the first upper column portion and the first lower column portion is received within the other, with the support structure received in the slot between the slot walls. 1. A pallet assembly comprising:an upper portion including an upper deck for supporting items thereon and upper column portions extending downward from the upper deck, the upper column portions including a first upper column portion having a slot defined by slot walls; anda lower portion including a plurality of lower column portions including a first lower column portion, the first lower column portion including a peripheral wall and a support structure having a pair of walls extending inward from the peripheral wall, one of the first upper column portion and the first lower column portion received within the other, the support structure received in the slot between the slot walls.2. The pallet assembly of further including a reinforcement member received in the slot in the first upper column portion above the support structure in the first lower column portion.3. The pallet assembly of wherein the first upper column portion is received within the first lower column portion.4. The pallet assembly of wherein the first upper column portion is snap-fit connected to the first lower column portion.5. The pallet assembly of wherein the slot in the first upper column portion is a lateral slot and the support structure in the first lower column ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Bulk material container

Номер: US20130221003A1
Принадлежит: R3 COMPOSITES

A bulk material container and method for its use is provided. In one or more embodiments, the bulk material container includes: a lid with a lid reinforcement frame positioned substantially at least around the perimeter of said lid, a vertical stop on the exterior of the walls of said container that contacts a projection from an interior wall of said container when one of said bulk material containers is stacked in another, a modular design in which the walls and base of the bulk material container are detachable and replaceable, a stiffening ring positioned around the perimeter of the container walls near their vertical top, and a lid having a lateral motion restraining a system to restrain the lateral motion of one container stacked on another.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Overpack for storage and handling for containers for liquids

Номер: US20130240523A1
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

The invention relates to an overpack 1 for storage and handling of containers for liquids, preferably for drums 2 with volumes of 200 to 500 litres, wherein the overpack 1 is integrally formed of plastics and stackable. The invention further relates to a safety system 9 for storage and handling of containers for liquids comprising an overpack 1 according to the invention and a container located inside the overpack 1.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

PLASTIC PALLET STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130247798A1
Автор: JIAN Bo-Xin
Принадлежит: CAMRY PACKING INDUSTRIAL LIMITED

The plastic pallet structure includes a supporting base and loading plates. The supporting base includes first bases and second bases. Each first base includes a first base body, first opening clamping portions and first arch bridge portions. The first opening clamping portions and the first arch bridge portions are respectively disposed on two first long side edges of the first base body. Each second base includes a second base body, second opening clamping portions and second arch bridge portions. The second opening clamping portions and the second arch bridge portions are disposed on a second long side edge of the second base body. When the loading plates load goods, forks of a forklift are inserted in to the second bases, so that the forks of the forklift are abutted against the second arch bridge portions without contacting with the loading plates to lift the goods up. 1. A plastic pallet structure , comprising:a supporting base, comprising:a plurality of first bases, aligned along a first direction, each first base comprising a first base body, a plurality of first opening clamping portions and a plurality of first arch bridge portions, the first opening clamping portions being disposed on a first long side edge of the first base body, the first arch bridge portions being disposed on another first long side edge of the first base body and spacingly aligned between the first opening clamping portions;a plurality of second bases, aligned along a second direction, each second base comprising a second base body, a plurality of second opening clamping portions and a plurality of second arch bridge portions, the second opening clamping portions being disposed at a second long side wall of the second base body, the second arch bridge portions being disposed on the second long side edge of the second base body and spacingly aligned between the second opening clamping portions, the second opening clamping portions engaged with the first opening clamping portions so as ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Loading structure

Номер: US20130276676A1
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

A loading structure includes a bottom plate; a support stand; a pair of first poles; a pair of second poles; a first beam connecting the pair of the second poles to each other; a pair of second beams each connecting a corresponding one of the first poles to a corresponding one of the second poles; and a supporting member supporting a far-side surface of the object placed on the bottom plate. The support stand includes a first support, an upright portion, and a second supporter, the first supporter being placed on the floor and extending parallel to the floor, the upright portion standing at an end portion of the first supporter, the second supporter extending parallel to the floor from an upper end portion of the upright portion, the second supporter having a cantilever structure, and the bottom plate being placed on the second supporter.

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Loading structure

Номер: US20130276677A1
Принадлежит: Fuji Xerox Co Ltd

A loading structure includes a bottom plate on which an object is placed; a support stand that supports the bottom plate from below the bottom plate; a pair of first poles that stand on the support stand; a pair of second poles that stand on the support stand; a first beam located on a far side of the loading structure and extending in a left-right direction, the first beam being fixed to upper portions of the pair of second poles; a pair of second beams extending toward the far side, a distance between inner surfaces of the pair of second beams being larger than a distance between outer surfaces of the pair of second poles; and a supporting member that stands on the support stand on the far side, the supporting member supporting a far-side surface of the object placed on the bottom plate.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Composite pallets for concrete pipe

Номер: US20130291766A1
Автор: Claudio Subacchi
Принадлежит: Hawkeye Concrete Products Co

Pallet includes an inner structural support with a bottom section and a top section. The top section has an upward facing, load bearing surface that is bonded with a substantially smooth polymer layer. More specifically, the bottom section includes an annular ring that supports a top section comprising an annular ring and a flange that supports the load. The top section is bonded with a polymer to form a smooth surface suitable for curing concrete.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Packaging system including a multi-component base structure

Номер: US20140000218A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A pallet base structure including a center deck defining a support surface extending between opposed sides and having at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides. A pair of base side members are positioned along respective sides of the center deck. Each base side member has first and second spaced apart base legs and a support member extending between the base legs with at least two corresponding lug receiving slots defined in the support member. The respective lugs are received in the respective lug receiving slots such that the center deck support surface is aligned with an upper surface of each support member to define a planar pallet surface. A packaging system incorporating the pallet base structure is also described.

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

MODULAR PALLET

Номер: US20140000494A1
Автор: GYSIN Pascal, Weiss Bruno
Принадлежит: KONSORTIUM TWO IN ONE

The invention proposes a modular pallet, the individual parts of which can be used to construct either a so-called transporting pallet or a so-called storage pallet. The transporting pallet is useable in the high-bay warehouse by an adapter present in the high-bay warehouse being moved automatically beneath the transporting rail Interchanging the intermediate component (at least four of which are present in the pallet) makes it possible to change a storage pallet into a transporting pallet and the transporting pallet into a storage pallet. 129. A modular pallet having a self-supporting platform () which is connected to at least two substructures () via form-fitting and force-fitting , but releasable , connections , wherein{'b': 2', '10', '9', '7', '6', '6', '11', '13', '7', '12', '6', '7', '13', '12, 'the platform () has platform tongues () and a substructure () comprising a transporting rail () and an intermediate component (), wherein the intermediate components () have a platform groove () and a transporting groove () and the transporting rail () has a transporting tongue (), wherein the intermediate component () and transporting rail () are connected to one another in a form-fitting and releasable manner via a transporting groove () and a transporting tongue ().'}22344104. The modular pallet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the platform () comprises at least three longitudinal members () and at least three transverse members () claim 1 , which are connected to one another in a form-fitting and releasable manner claim 1 , wherein at least two transverse members () have platform tongues () claim 1 , which are connected to the transverse members () in a form-fitting and releasable manner.32. The modular pallet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the platform () comprises a large number of individual parts which are connected to one another in a form-fitting and force-fitting manner.42. The modular pallet as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the platform () is formed in one ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Platform for Use in a Logistic System

Номер: US20140008509A1
Автор: Buse Heinz
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a platform () for use in a logistic system in order to be placed onto the loading surface of a vehicle in a conveying direction A and/or to be taken from the loading surface of a vehicle in a conveying direction A. The platform () has dimensions that are substantially adapted to the loading surface of the vehicle. The platform () has at least one first platform element () and one second platform element (), which can be locked to each other and released from each other. The first platform element () has a locking element () and the second platform element () has a locking receptacle () provided facing the locking element () in such a way that the locking receptacle () of the second platform element () can engage with the locking element () of the first platform element (). 1. A platform for use in a logistics system , the platform adapted to be transferred onto the loading area of a vehicle in a haulage direction (A) and/or to be received from the loading area of a vehicle in a haulage direction (A) , the platform comprising:at least one first platform element and at least one second platform element that can be locked to one another and released from one another, the first platform element has having a locking element and the second platform element having a locking holder provided opposite the locking element such that the locking holder of the second platform element can latch into the locking element of the first platform element,wherein the first platform element has a recess and the second platform element has a protrusion that can engage the recess by pivoting movement about a horizontal axis (B) perpendicular to the haulage direction (A), and the platform has dimensions that are adapted to the loading area of the vehicle.23-. (canceled)4. The platform as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': '10', 'a roller on at least one lateral edge of the platform (), on at least one lateral edge, the roller configured to rotate ...

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23-01-2014 дата публикации

Transfer pick

Номер: US20140023476A1
Принадлежит: UNEX Manufacturing Inc

An apparatus includes a platform positioned on the pallet, the platform having a load bearing surface including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is movable relative to the first, such that the second portion overlies the first portion. A method of unloading articles from a pallet including arranging the loaded pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, unloading articles from the first portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the second position, and unloading articles from the second portion of the platform. A method of loading articles on a pallet, including arranging the pallet with the second portion of the platform in the second position, loading articles onto the second portion of the platform, shifting the second portion of the platform to the first position, and loading articles onto the first portion of the platform.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

DOLLY PALLET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140033956A1
Принадлежит:

A dolly pallet assembly including a pallet having a pallet body defining a bottom surface and at least two channels therein. Each channel includes side walls and a channel bottom surface spaced a first height relative to the pallet body bottom surface. An entry into each channel is defined in the body and includes a ramped surface which slopes from a second height relative to the pallet body bottom surface at the entry to a third height relative to the pallet body bottom surface adjacent the channel bottom surface, wherein the second height is less than the first and third heights. The dolly includes a support platform with a plurality of wheel assemblies and at least one locking member, wherein the dolly is positionable relative to the pallet with the wheels received in respective channels and the locking member selectively engageable to lock the dolly relative to the pallet. 1. A pallet comprising a pallet body defining a bottom surface and at least two channels therein , each channel including side walls and a channel bottom surface with at least a portion thereof spaced a first height relative to the pallet body bottom surface , and an entry into each channel , the entry including a ramped surface which slopes from a second height relative to the pallet body bottom surface at the entry to a third height relative to the pallet body bottom surface adjacent the channel bottom surface , wherein the second height is less than the first and third heights.2. The pallet of wherein the first and third heights are substantially equal.3. The pallet of wherein the portion of the channel bottom surface adjacent the ramped surface is at the first height and an opposite end of the channel bottom surface is at a fourth height which is less than the first height.4. The pallet of wherein the pallet body is manufactured from a polymer.5. The pallet of wherein a reinforcing track is secured in each channel.6. The pallet of wherein each reinforcing track is manufactured from and is ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Corrugated Paper Pallet

Номер: US20140041557A1
Принадлежит: The Corrugated Pallets Company

A method and apparatus for providing pallet runners and pallets constructed using them for use in the storage and/or transport of goods and, more particularly, to a low cost, strong, recyclable, reinforced pallet and runner design. 1. A corrugated pallet for supporting a load during transport and storage comprising: i. a die cut corrugated sheet comprising five joined parallel segments of length L;', 'ii. a rectangular corrugated block of length L, attached adhesively to the second and fourth segments of the die cut corrugated sheet;, 'a. a series of spaced parallel two way access runners, each of the runners comprising the following components i. applying an adhesive on the interior side of the die cut corrugated sheet, coating all five joined parallel segments;', 'ii. adhesively attaching the corrugated block onto the second parallel segment;', 'iii. folding, pressing, and adhesively attaching the first and third parallel segments against said rectangular corrugated block on the second segment of the die cut corrugated sheet; and', 'iv. adhesively attaching the fourth parallel segment against the top of said rectangular corrugated block, allowing the adhesively coated fifth parallel segment to wrap over the top and cover the outside of the first parallel segment;, 'b. wherein each two way access runner is created byc. a corrugated top sheet joined to the tops of the runners using adhesive applied to the horizontal upper surface of the runner;d. a corrugated bottom sheet joined to the bottoms of the runners using adhesive to the horizontal bottom surface of the runner.2. The corrugated pallet of further comprising a sprayed coating of a petroleum and vegetable wax blend over the completed pallet.3. The corrugated pallet of wherein the corrugated rectangular blocks of length L are Honeycomb blocks.4. A corrugated pallet for supporting a load during transport and storage comprising: i. a die cut corrugated sheet comprising five joined parallel segments of length L; ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Container Having Metal Outer Frame For Supporting L-Shaped Tracks

Номер: US20140076754A1
Принадлежит: Bradford Co Inc

A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a metal frame, tracks having horizontal and vertical portions attached to opposite sides of the frame, and a plurality of support member assemblies extending between the tracks. Each support member assembly comprises end members located at the ends of a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The support member assemblies support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Convection Based Temperature Assured Packaging System

Номер: US20140083650A1
Автор: Iftekhar Ahmed
Принадлежит: Sonoco Development Inc

A packaging system for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The system comprises insulative panels, including side panels and end panels, forming a product compartment. Cooling layers within the product compartment are located below and above the products. Vertical posts disposed between the side panels and the payload and between the end panels and the payload create spaces and channels for convective air movement.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Pallet with Stacking Stops on the Pallet Deck

Номер: US20220002026A1
Принадлежит:

A pallet made of plastic, having a pallet deck and pallet runners. The runners extend the length of the pallet and have a substantially rectangular form. The runners and the pallet deck have formations that allow a form-fit engagement of two pallets of the same type that are stacked one above the other. The form-fit engagement creates a stable stack. The formations on the pallet deck are also designed to allow wooden pallets to be stacked on the pallet according to the invention. 1: A pallet made of plastic for supporting and transporting a load , the pallet comprising:an upper surface that is a pallet deck;a lower surface that is formed by a plurality of runners; anda plurality of stops that are provided on the pallet deck;wherein each runner is an elongated, substantially rectangular contact surface having four runner corners;wherein each runner corner has a contour that provides a runner void;wherein the pallet deck has a plurality of void areas, each of which is vertically aligned with a respective runner void;wherein the stops are constructed as knobs that extend upward from the pallet deck; andwherein one or more of the stops is provided in a respective one or more of the void areas.2: The pallet of claim 1 ,wherein the stops have a constant cross-section.3: The pallet of claim 1 ,wherein the stops have a height that projects above the pallet deck within a range of 3 to 10 mm.4: The pallet of claim 3 ,wherein the stops have a height that projects above the pallet deck within a range of 4 to 6 mm.5: The pallet of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of runners includes a middle runner;wherein the plurality of stops includes two middle stops and two outer stops that are provided along at least one edge of the pallet deck; andwherein the two middle stops are provided in the void areas that are aligned with the runner voids of the middle runner.6: The pallet of claim 5 ,wherein the two middle stops have a first height and the two outer stops have a second height that is ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

NAIL PLATER APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20200001413A1
Принадлежит:

A nail plater apparatus includes at least one nail plate magazine configured to hold a plurality of nail plates, and at least one nail plate extractor assembly associated with the at least one nail plate magazine and configured to position at least one nail plate therefrom to at least one nail plate pressing area. A board feeder is configured to position a board to a board receiving area. At least one nail plate presser assembly is adjacent the board receiving area and aligned with the at least one nail plate pressing area and configured to press the at least one nail plate into the board. 1. A nail plater apparatus comprising:at least one nail plate magazine configured to hold a plurality of nail plates;at least one nail plate extractor assembly associated with said at least one nail plate magazine and configured to position at least one nail plate therefrom to at least one nail plate pressing area;a board feeder configured to position a board to a board receiving area; andat least one nail plate presser assembly adjacent the board receiving area and aligned with the at least one nail plate pressing area and configured to press the at least one nail plate into the board.2. The nail plate apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a board magazine configured to hold a plurality of boards claim 1 , and wherein said board feeder and said at least one nail plate extractor assembly are linked together so that the board is positioned in the board receiving area simultaneously when the at least one nail plate is positioned in the at least one nail plate pressing area.3. The nail plater apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a board magazine configured to hold a plurality of boards claim 1 , and wherein said board feeder comprises at least one board extractor claim 1 , and wherein said at least one nail plate extractor assembly comprises at least one nail plate extractor.4. The nail plater apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:at least ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

A REINFORCED PALLET

Номер: US20160001919A1
Автор: NG SIANG LING
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses a pallet comprising a plurality of elongate base members () being spaced apart from one another at its long edges with a plurality of block structures () arranged one by one within and along the long edges of each base member () that the base member () carries a plurality of paired slits () and each slit () cuts into every block structure () at a predetermined length; and a plurality elongate deck units () perpendicularly disposed on top of the base members that each deck unit is defined by a first construct (), with an n-shaped cross-sectional profile, sandwiched in between a pair of second constructs (), with an inverted L-shaped cross-sectional profile, and each deck unit () has a conjoined horizontal flat surface and a pair of downwardly extending portions () formed by the contiguous first () and second constructs (); wherein the paired vertical extending portions () of each deck unit () are slotted into the aligned paired slits () of each block structure () to link all the base members () with the deck units () together while the horizontal flat surface serves as a work surface. 110.-. (canceled)11. A pallet , comprising:a plurality of elongate base members being spaced apart from one another at its long edges with a plurality of block structures arranged one by one within, and along, the long edges of each base member such that the base member carries a plurality of paired slits and each slit cuts into every block structure at a predetermined length; anda plurality of elongate deck units perpendicularly disposed on top of the base members such that each deck unit is defined by a first construct, with an n-shaped cross-sectional profile, sandwiched in between a pair of second constructs, with an inverted L-shaped cross-sectional profile, and each deck unit has a conjoined horizontal flat surface and a pair of downwardly extending portions formed by contiguous first and second constructs;wherein paired vertical extending portions ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PROTECTING A GROUND SURFACE FROM EXPOSURE TO MATERIAL THAT MAY BE SPILLED FROM OR LEAK FROM ONE OR MORE CONTAINERS

Номер: US20160001920A1
Принадлежит:

Methods for protecting a ground surface from exposure to material that may be spilled from or leak from one or more containers, which includes setting up a portable spill containment system that includes at least one grate for supporting the one or more containers. The grate includes a plurality of drain holes. The portable spill containment system includes a flexible bag configured to contain spills or leakage from the one or more containers that pass through the drain holes of the grate. In one embodiment, the portable spill containment system includes a plurality of pedestals that support the at least one grate. In another embodiment, the portable spill containment system includes an interconnected grid structure formed of separate and distinct spaced apart beams. 1. A method for protecting a ground surface from exposure to material that may be spilled from or leak from one or more containers , the method comprising:arranging, on the ground surface, a flexible bag having a bag bottom and a bag sidewall that cooperate to define an interior;interconnecting a plurality of separate and distinct first beams and a plurality of separate and distinct second beams to form an interconnected grid structure in the interior of the flexible bag;supporting at least one perforated grate on the interconnected grid structure; andplacing the one or more containers of material onto the at least one grate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to the arranging step claim 1 , the method further comprises unfolding the flexible bag.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein prior to the unfolding step claim 2 , the method further comprises shipping the flexible bag claim 2 , first beams claim 2 , second beams and grate together as a unit.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the flexible bag is folded in such a manner for shipment that it contains the first beams claim 3 , second beams and grate.5. A method for protecting a ground surface from exposure to ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PALLET CONTAINER

Номер: US20160001921A1
Автор: SIEBEL SASCHA
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A pallet container for storing and for transporting liquid filling materials includes a base pallet, a lattice frame fastened thereon and made of metal bars, and a fabric cover suspended in the lattice frame for accommodating a liquid-tight inliner for receiving the liquid filling material. The fabric cover and the inliner with preassembled filling and removal fitting is provided in the delivery state as a separately premanufactured, flat-folded package in the form of a modular unit which can be exchanged only as a complete modular unit. To bring the pallet container into a use-ready state, the unfolded fabric cover is fastened by straps to the upper lattice frame, and the removal connection piece of the filling and removal fitting is fastened with an adapter plate to the lower area of the lattice frame by a snap/latching connection. 119.-. (canceled)20. A pallet container for storing and transporting an aseptic liquid filling material , comprising:a base pallet;a lattice frame fastened on the base pallet and including metal bars; anda modular unit exchangeable only as a unit and comprising an outer fabric cover which is suspended in the lattice frame and has upper corners fixed to an upper area of the upper lattice frame, a liquid-tight inliner which is placed in the fabric cover without being fixed thereto and composed of a plastics film and/or metal foil for receiving the liquid filling material and which has a filling and removal connection piece, a filling and removal fitting which is preassembled on the filling and removal connection piece of the inliner and fixed centrally to a lower area of the lattice frame, and a thin, stiff base plate which is arranged within the fabric cover and on which the folded inliner together with the filling and removal fitting is fixed,said modular unit, before being suspended via the fabric cover in the lattice frame, having a folded configuration of a dimension which is smaller than an internal size within the lattice frame, ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Pallet cover system

Номер: US20160001922A1
Автор: Evgeniy Sadykov
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for a pallet cover system for covering and securing a load to a pallet, the pallet cover system comprising a cover sized to fit about and over a load on a pallet, a plurality of adjustable rods securable to the cover in a spaced apart arrangement, each of the plurality of adjustable rods being extendable between a first length and a second length so as to provide for a customizable coverage of the load by the cover, a plurality of clamp blocks securable to the pallet and to the plurality of adjustable rods, each of the plurality of clamp blocks having a first orifice formed in a top surface thereof and configured to interfit with a respective one of the plurality of adjustable rods, and at least one securing strap disposed along an exterior of the cover.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for preparing mattresses for shipment and stack of mattresses prepared using such method

Номер: US20210002024A1
Принадлежит: Primo Bedding Inc

An assembly of stacked mattresses and a method for preparing such an assembly are provided. The assembly of stacked mattresses comprises a first pallet, a second pallet, a plurality of mattresses positioned between the first pallet and the second pallet and straps coupling the first pallet to the second pallet, the plurality of mattresses being in a compressed state between the first pallet and the second pallet and the straps restraining expansion of the plurality of mattresses. The second pallet is comprised of a supporting member and a plurality of elongated reinforcing members extending across the supporting member, at least some of the reinforcing members including respective strap guiding members extending longitudinally along the elongated reinforcing member. At least some of the straps engage respective ones of the strap guiding members of the plurality of elongated reinforcing member of the second pallet so that displacement of the straps is constrained by the strap guiding members. In accordance with another aspect, a pallet for using in shipping bedding products is provided.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

A CORNER ELEMENT FOR A CAGE-LIKE STRUCTURE AND A CAGE-LIKE STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH SUCH CORNER ELEMENTS

Номер: US20210002025A1
Автор: Nelen Hans, Nowak David
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The invention relates to an element () to be arranged in a corner of a parallelepipedic cage-like structure where a bottom or a top plane of the structure meets two walls of the structure extending perpendicularly to this plane and to each other. The element () comprises a bottom portion (), outer wall portions (), inner wall portions () and wall members () so as to receive components of said structure in the form of first and second board-like members, such as wooden planks, therebetween with wide sides of these board-like members bearing on each other. The inner wall portions () each comprises a spring member () configured to bear onto and urge a said second board-like member to press a said first board-like member against an outer wall portion (), so as to clamp these board-like members between a couple of inner () and outer () wall portions. The invention also relates to a cage-like structure provided with such elements () at said corners thereof. 11404142141541421. An element () configured to , in an active state , be arranged in a corner () of a parallelepipedic cage-like structure where a bottom () or a top () plane of the structure meets two walls ( , ) of the structure extending perpendicularly to this plane ( , ) and to each other , the element () comprising{'b': 2', '3', '4', '5', '40', '40', '41', '42', '40, 'a bottom portion () with a flat surface () configured to bear on a thin side () of two first board-like members (), such as wooden planks, of the structure meeting each other at the corner () and each extending from the corner () along said plane (, ) to a respective adjacent corner () of the structure,'}{'b': 6', '7', '1', '2', '41', '42', '8', '5', '1, 'two outer wall portions (, ) to be located externally of the structure in said active state of the element () and extending from the bottom portion () perpendicularly thereto towards the opposite said plane (, ) so as to each form a lateral support to a wide side () of a respective said first board ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

PALLET CONTAINER

Номер: US20160001951A1
Автор: SIEBEL SASCHA
Принадлежит:

A pallet container for storing and for transporting a liquid filling material includes a base pallet, a lattice frame fastened thereon and made of metal bars, and a fabric cover suspended in the lattice frame and accommodating a liquid-tight inliner composed of a plastics film and/or metal foil for receiving the liquid filling material. The inliner arranged within the cube-shaped fabric cover is designed, for gas-assisted emptying, as a double chamber inliner with a rear chamber for blowing in compressed air or gas and a front chamber for receiving the liquid filling material. A film or foil separating wall located in-between avoids the sensitive filling material from directly contacting the blown-in compressed air. 114-. (canceled)15. A pallet container for storing and transporting an aseptic liquid filling material , comprising:a base pallet;a lattice frame fastened on the base plate and made of metal bars;a fabric cover suspended in the lattice frame;a liquid-tight inliner arranged within the fabric cover and configured to automatically unfold when filling the liquid filling material, said inliner being composed of a plastics film and/or metal foil and including a base-side filling and removal connection piece, said inliner being configured for gas-assisted emptying and having a first chamber for blowing in compressed air and a second chamber for receiving the liquid filling material, said second chamber having a front side in communication with the base-side filling and removal connection piece;a thin, stiff base plate which is arranged within the fabric cover below the inliner and to which the inliner is fixed;a connection piece provided on an upper side of the inliner for attachment of a compressed air line in communication with the first chamber; anda filling and removal fitting placed upon the filling and removal connection piece and fastened to a lower area of the lattice frame.16. The pallet container of claim 15 , wherein the fabric cover has a cube- ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

PALLET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170001755A1
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A pallet includes an upper portion which includes an upper surface. A plurality of columns extend downwardly from the upper portion. A plurality of channels extend across the upper surface of the upper portion. A plurality of cavities form openings through the upper portion and a corresponding one of the plurality of columns. The plurality of cavities are aligned with at least one of the plurality of channels. 1. A pallet comprising:an upper portion including an upper surface;a plurality of columns extending downwardly from the upper portion;a plurality of channels extending across the upper surface of the upper portion; anda plurality of cavities forming openings through the upper portion and a corresponding one of the plurality of columns, wherein the plurality of cavities are aligned with at least one of the plurality of channels.2. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the plurality of cavities are located in each of the plurality of channels.3. The pallet of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of channels includes two pairs of channels extending between opposing edges of the upper portion.4. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein a first cavity of the plurality of cavities includes a first length and a second cavity of the plurality of cavities includes a second length and the second length is greater than the first length.5. The pallet of claim 1 , including a lower portion and the plurality of columns extend upward from the lower portion to the upper portion.6. The pallet of claim 5 , wherein the lower portion includes runners extending between the plurality of columns and the runners claim 5 , the plurality of columns claim 5 , and the upper portion at least partially define fork openings.7. The pallet of claim 1 , including at least one support structure extending upward from the upper surface of the upper portion for locating a dolly stacked thereon.8. The pallet of claim 7 , wherein the at least one support structure is located between a pair of the ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ASSEMBLED PLASTIC TRAY

Номер: US20200002053A1
Автор: ZHANG Hong
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The disclosure discloses an assembled plastic tray, including a main board and strakes fixed at two sides of the mainboard, wherein, the mainboard includes two rib frames and a plurality of strip-shaped pad feel uniformly distributed between the two rib frames. The steps for assembling the plastic tray includes: firstly, respectively inserting first mainboard steel tubes and second mainboard steel tubes into first mainboard steel tube holes and second mainboard steel tube holes of the rib frames on the mainboard, subsequently, mounting the two strakes on the two side surfaces of the mainboard through a boss and penetrating slots and fixing the boss and the penetrating slots through strake connection blocks, then inserting strake steel tubes into strake steel tube holes on the two strakes, and finally, fixing the strake steel tubes and the first mainboard steel tubes through steel tube connection members and steel blocks. The tray of the disclosure has the advantages of low cost, simple installation, rapid strake change and the like. 1. An assembled plastic tray , comprising a mainboard and strakes fixed at two sides of the mainboard , the mainboard comprising two rib frames and a plurality of strip-shaped pad feet fixedly connected under the rib frames , and also comprising first mainboard steel tubes , second mainboard steel tubes , strake steel tubes , steel tube connection members and steel tube blocks; wherein ,the strip-shaped pad feet are all provided with second man board steel tube holes for mounting the second mainboard steel tubes, the two ends of the second mainboard steel tube extend out of the second mainboard steel tube hole, the second mainboard steel tube hole of the strake corresponding to the strip-shaped pad foot is provided with a placement groove, and the second steel tube hole is arranged far away from the rib frame; and opposite two side surfaces of the rib frame are both provided with penetrating slots;two ends and a middle portion of the ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

FOLDING BOX

Номер: US20180002063A1
Автор: Su Yongping
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A folding box (), comprising: a bottom plate (), and a pair of first side plates () and a pair of a second side plates () capable of being folded with respect to the bottom plate (). The first side plates () and the second side plates () are releasably interlocked via a locking mechanism (). The locking mechanism () comprises a handle (), a locking member (), and a guidance feature (). When the first side plates () and the second side plates () are in a locked state, the handle () restricts the position of the locking member (), thus limiting the movement of the locking member (), when the handle () restricts the position of the locking member (), thus limiting the movement of the locking member (), when the handle () moves and provides the locking member () space required for movement of the locking member (), the locking member () cooperates with the guidance feature () to drive the locking member () to move so as to unlock the same. When the folding box is empty and recycled, the side plates are easy and convenient to unlock, and are difficult to be unlocked by an accidental triggering when using. 1. A folding box comprising a bottom plate , a pair of first side plates and a pair of second side plates , the first side plates and the second side plates are hinged to the bottom plate and foldable with respect to the bottom plate , and the first side plates and the second side plates are releasably interlocked via a locking mechanism , wherein the locking mechanism comprises:a handle being movably mounted on the first side plates;a locking member for interlocking adjacent the first side plates and the second side plates;a guide feature provided on the second side plates;wherein when the first side plates and the second side plates are in a locked sate, the handle restricts the position of the locking member, thus limiting movement of the locking member, and after the handle moves and provides the locking member with space required for the movement, the locking ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

BULK MATERIAL SHIPPING CONTAINER

Номер: US20180002066A1
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A bulk material shipping container including a pallet, a compartment configured to receive, hold, and release materials and connected to and supported by the pallet, a material unloading assembly positioned under a bottom portion of the compartment, configured to facilitate the release or unloading of materials from the compartment, and connected to and supported by the pallet, and a material loading assembly configured to facilitate the loading of material into the compartment and connected to and partially supported by a top wall assembly of the compartment. 1. A material shipping container comprising: a first bottom corner assembly,', 'a second bottom corner assembly,', 'a third bottom corner assembly, and', 'a fourth bottom corner assembly;, '(a) a pallet including a top wall assembly,', 'a first upper corner assembly,', 'a second upper corner assembly,', 'a third upper corner assembly, and', 'a fourth upper corner assembly;, '(b) a compartment connected to and supported by the pallet, the compartment including(c) a material unloading assembly connected to a bottom portion of the compartment; and(d) a material loading assembly connected to and supported by a top wall assembly of the compartment.2. The material shipping container of claim 1 , wherein each bottom corner assembly of the pallet includes a base claim 1 , a tubular body connected to and extending upwardly from the base claim 1 , a cap connected to a top of the tubular body claim 1 , and a corner support connected to and extending upwardly from the cap.3. The material shipping container of claim 2 , wherein each upper corner assembly of the compartment includes a base claim 2 , a corner connection bracket connected to and extending downwardly from the base claim 2 , a tubular body connected to and extending upwardly from the base claim 2 , a cap connected to a top of the tubular body claim 2 , and a corner pin connected to and extending upwardly from the cap.4. The material shipping container of claim ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PLASTIC PALLET WITH SUPPORT BLOCKS HAVING UPPER TOWERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20190002156A1
Принадлежит: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITED

A pallet includes a top deck having upper tower openings therein, and a bottom deck. Spaced apart support blocks are coupled between the top and bottom decks so as to form a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member. Each support block includes an outer wall enclosing a center area, a core structure within the center area, and an upper tower extending outwards from the core structure and into a corresponding upper tower opening in the top deck. This is to provide a shear load transfer during impact with the lifting member. First ribs are within an interior area of the upper tower. 1. A pallet comprising:a top deck having a plurality of upper tower openings therein;a bottom deck; and an outer wall enclosing a center area,', 'a core structure within the center area,', 'an upper tower extending outwards from the core structure and into a corresponding upper tower opening in said top deck so as to provide a shear load transfer during impact with the lifting member, and', 'a first plurality of ribs within an interior area of the upper tower., 'a plurality of spaced apart support blocks coupled between said top and bottom decks and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member, each support block comprising'}2. The pallet according to wherein each support block further comprises a second plurality of ribs between the outer wall and the core structure.3. The pallet according to wherein the core structure and the upper tower have a same shape.4. The pallet according to wherein the core structure and the upper tower each have a rectangular shape.5. The pallet according to wherein sidewalls of the core structure and the upper tower are aligned.6. The pallet according to wherein each support block is formed as a monolithic support block.7. The pallet according to wherein the outer wall of each support block comprises first and second pairs of opposing exposed support block side surfaces claim 1 , with each exposed support block side surface having a pocket ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PLASTIC PALLET WITH SUPPORT BLOCKS HAVING INNER AND OUTER BLOCKS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20190002157A1
Принадлежит: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITED

A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks. Each support block includes an outer block having an open top surface exposing an inner block receiving area therein, and an inner block inserted into the inner block receiving area of the outer block. 1. A pallet comprising:a top deck;a bottom deck; and an outer block having an open top surface exposing an inner block receiving area therein, and', 'an inner block inserted into the inner block receiving area of said outer block., 'a plurality of spaced apart support blocks coupled between said top and bottom decks and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member, each support block comprising2. The pallet according to wherein said outer block comprises a bottom surface claim 1 , first and second pairs of opposing outer block side surfaces carried by said bottom surface claim 1 , with each opposing outer block side surface having a pocket opening therein for also exposing the inner block receiving area; and wherein the inner block further comprises first and second pairs of opposing inner block side surfaces claim 1 , with each opposing inner block side surface aligned with the pocket opening in a corresponding outer block side surface so as to form the pocket by covering the pocket opening.3. The pallet according to wherein said first and second pairs of opposing inner block side surfaces of each inner block enclose a center area claim 2 , with each inner block further comprising:a core structure having a rectangular shape within the center area;a first set of ribs between said first and second pairs of opposing inner block side surfaces; anda second set of ribs within an interior area of said core structure.4. The pallet according to wherein said top deck has spaced apart upper and lower surfaces claim 3 , with the lower surface having a plurality of upper tower openings therein; and wherein each inner block further comprises an upper ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PLASTIC PALLET WITH SUPPORT BLOCKS HAVING POCKETS FOR PIN WHEELING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20190002158A1
Принадлежит: CHEP TECHNOLOGY PTY LIMITED

A pallet includes a top deck, a bottom deck and spaced apart corner support blocks coupled between corners of the top and bottom decks and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member. Each corner support block includes a single column aligned with one of the corners of the top and bottom decks, a lower ledge extending from a bottom end of the single column and defining a lower perimeter of the corner support block, and an upper ledge extending from a top end of the single column and defining an upper perimeter of the corner support block. Exposed side surfaces extend between the upper and lower ledges. The exposed side surfaces are recessed from the defined lower and upper perimeters of the corner support block so as to form a pocket for receiving an end of the lifting member to allow the pallet to be spun around. 1. A pallet comprising:a top deck having a rectangular shape;a bottom deck having a rectangular shape; and a single column aligned with one of the corners of said top and bottom decks,', 'a lower ledge extending from a bottom end of the single column and defining a lower perimeter of said corner support block,', 'an upper ledge extending from a top end of the single column and defining an upper perimeter of said corner support block,', 'exposed side surfaces extending between the upper and lower ledges, with the exposed side surfaces being recessed from the defined lower and upper perimeters of said corner support block so as to form a pocket for receiving an end of the lifting member to allow the pallet to be spun around., 'a plurality of spaced apart corner support blocks coupled between corners of said top and bottom decks and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member, each corner support block comprising'}2. The pallet according to wherein the lower ledge for each corner support block is orthogonal to the bottom end of the single column.3. The pallet according to wherein the upper ledge for each corner support block is ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR STORING, TRANSPORTING AND/OR HANDLING A LIQUID AND METHOD OF HANDLING A STERILE OR ASEPTIC LIQUID

Номер: US20190002176A1
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A device for storing, transporting and/or handling a liquid or liquids and methods for using the device are described. The device is suitable for use with sterile or aseptic liquids, particularly with large liquid volumes such as 10-1000 liters or more, and avoids the need for bags, bins and carriers commonly used for storing and transporting large volumes of liquids. The device comprises a coiled tubing. The coiled tubing can be loaded onto a spool to support the coiled tubing. The tubing can be filled, sealed, stored and transported in a more robust manner than previously achieved with bags, bins and carriers. 1. A device for storing , transporting and/or handling a liquid comprising a coiled tubing and a spool for supporting the coiled tubing , wherein the coiled tubing comprises a sterilization-stable , plastic material.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubing comprises a single lumen or multiple lumens.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubing size and length is sufficient to contain a liquid volume of at least 10 liters to at least 1000 liters.4. The device of further comprising at least one sterile connector at one end of the tubing or comprises a sterile connector at each end of the tubing.5. (canceled)6. The device of further comprising a recirculating pump claim 1 , filter claim 1 , sensor claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , connected to the tubing.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubing is gas-impermeable claim 1 , caustic-stable claim 1 , pressure-resistant claim 1 , pH-stable claim 1 , impact-resistant claim 1 , particle-free claim 1 , low-extractable claim 1 , low-leachable claim 1 , temperature-stable claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubing is composed of a single material or a composite of materials.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubing is multilayered.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the spool comprises an interior drum and two outer sidewalls.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

TWO-PIECE PALLET FASTENER

Номер: US20180003208A1
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A two-piece pallet fastener for securing a pallet element to a base pallet is disclosed. The fastener includes a sleeve internal, male protrusions and a rivet having external, female threads. The sleeve is installed in a pallet base and the rivet is inserted through the part to be attached to the pallet base and into the sleeve. The sleeve includes a rivet-receiving end having an alignment feature and an anchoring end. The anchoring end includes flexible legs having external shoulders. The rivet includes a head and a shaft. The head includes an alignment feature. The shaft includes external, female threads and two or more axially-aligned longitudinal grooves. One or more detents are formed on the rivet for engagement with the interior surface of the sleeve. The detents are provided to produce a ratchet-type effect to assure that the rivet is locked into the sleeve. 1. A fastening assembly adapted for securing together first and second members , the fastening assembly comprising:a sleeve, said sleeve being a substantially tubular member having an interior wall, said wall having teeth formed thereon, said teeth being staggered on said interior wall, said sleeve including an insertion end having a plurality of flexible locking legs, each of said locking legs including a locking flange;a rivet for at least partial insertion into said sleeve, said rivet having a shaft, said shaft having a long axis and having axial grooves formed along said long axis, the number of said axial grooves being equal to the number of said teeth, each of said grooves having an end;an angled groove formed at said end of each of said axial grooves, said angled groove being angled relative to said long axis of said shaft, each of said angled grooves having a detent end; anda detent formed at said detent end of each of said angled grooves.2. The fastening assembly of claim 1 , wherein said axial grooves have different lengths.3. A fastening assembly adapted for securing together first and second ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR BATTERY MODULES

Номер: US20180006280A1
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An apparatus for storing one or more battery modules () comprising a containment tray () defined by opposing front and back faces (), opposing side faces (), and opposing top and bottom surfaces () oriented perpendicular to the front, back, and side faces, wherein the containment tray has a receiving area () formed in the top surface for receiving one or more battery modules, the receiving area comprising a receiving surface () oriented parallel to and located between the opposing top and bottom surfaces for supporting the one or more battery modules. 110030050070010003143167147161014101631871810183103125225327107121010101110123187181018300500700100030251870210023023127121011101210030251870210023205207201020310312522532710712101010111012100. An apparatus for storing one or more battery modules () comprising a containment tray ( , , , ) defined by opposing front and back faces ( , , , , , ) , opposing side faces ( , , ) , and opposing top and bottom surfaces ( , , , , , , , , ) oriented perpendicular to the front , back , and side faces ( , , ) , wherein the containment tray ( , , , ) has a receiving area ( , , , ) formed in the top surface ( , , , , ) for receiving one or more battery modules () , the receiving area ( , , , ) comprising a receiving surface ( , , , ) oriented parallel to and located between the opposing top and bottom surfaces ( , , , , , , , , ) for supporting the one or more battery modules ().231431671471610141016300500700100031871810183143167147161014101630050070010003103125225327107121010101110123005007001000. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the front and back faces ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ) are oriented in parallel and separated by a distance that defines a width of the containment tray ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ) claim 2 , the side faces ( claim 2 , claim 2 , ) are oriented perpendicular to the front and back faces ( claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , claim 2 , ) and separated by a distance that ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

ADAPTABLE BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING STOREHOUSE FLUE SPACE

Номер: US20160007740A1
Автор: CONSAUL ROBERT
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The general purpose of the new vertical adaptable bracket assembly is to provide a pallet rack load stop system wherein a novel bracket combines with existing beams to easily create a load stop for use on all storage levels of pallet racks, including at top-level near fire sprinkler system components where specified clearance is required by law. 1. An adaptable bracket assembly for facilitating storehouse flue space , comprising:a first end unit for attachment to a horizontal pallet rack beam, said first end unit having a top and two sides—and inner and an outer side—and said first end means having a horizontal beam attachment means;a second end unit for attachment to one or more vertical beams, such as vertical pallet rack beams or Unistrut channels, said second end unit having two parallel sides positioned at least 3 inches relative to one another, each side being a plate and each said plate having a plurality of holes complimentary to those of the opposing plate, said holes being large enough to accommodate ⅜-inch bolts; anda connection means for connecting the first and second end units to each other.2. The adaptable bracket assembly of wherein the inner side of the first end unit contains one or more bolt holes and the second end unit further comprises a third plated side being attached perpendicularly to said sides claim 1 , said third side having bolt holes complementary to those of said inner side of the first end unit; and the connection means being one or more bolts connecting the first and second end means through said complementary bolt holes.3. The adaptable bracket assembly of wherein the connection means is welding claim 1 , where the two sides of the second end unit are welded perpendicularly to the outside vertical edges of the inner side of the first end means.4. The adaptable bracket assembly of wherein the horizontal beam attachment means is a bolt-on means claim 1 , where the inner and outer sides of the first end unit are each of such a length ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SINGLE SHEET MOLDED PLASTIC PALLET

Номер: US20170008667A1
Автор: Shuert Lyle H.
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A single sheet unitary molded plastic pallet has nine open top molded plastic leg structures extending to a common floor plane wherein the leg structures are arranged in three columns and three rows and include a center leg structure. The pallet also has connector structures arranged between the leg structures and having corner ribs extending therefrom to the leg structures so as to provide a floor plane which is substantially continuous in all directions, and a load plane which is substantially continuous in all directions. The side surfaces of the connector structures having opening for forklift tangs. The pallet has a continuous peripheral lip which can accept an elasticized load cover. 1. A single sheet , unitary , molded plastic pallet comprising:a plurality of leg structures each with sidewalls extending from an open top side in a load plane to a closed surface in a floor plane, said leg structures being arranged in rows and columns and including at least one center leg;a plurality of connector structures between the corner legs and the center leg, each having sidewalls extending from a closed bottom surface in said floor plane to a top side opening in said load plane,each of said connector structures having four corners and an integral connector rib extending from each corner to a neighboring leg structure;a plurality of load support structures each having sidewalls extending from a closed top surface in said load plane to an open bottom, the sidewalls of said load support structures being common to the sidewalls of one of said leg structures and said connection structures;all of said leg, connection, and load support structures being integrally formed from said single sheet; andan integral peripheral structure extending continuously around said leg, connection, and load support structures and providing a continuous lip that extends outwardly from and in a plane above said leg structures;wherein the side surfaces of said connector structures have openings ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

PALLET ADAPTER

Номер: US20170008668A1
Автор: Noe Darrin Michael
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A pallet adapter, system and method for restraining air cargo during flight is disclosed. A pallet adapter shifts a shipping container in an inboard direction of an aircraft so that the container does not contact an interior structure of the aircraft. Rigid restraints restrain the container from moving in the vertical direction during flight. Corner fittings restrain the container from moving in the fore-and-aft direction and the side-to-side direction during flight. 1. A pallet adapter , comprising:a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is configured to be coupled to a pallet, wherein the second surface defines at least one recessed receptacle configured to receive a corresponding fitting coupled to a shipping container;an extension zone configured to overhang the pallet; andat least one connection point configured to receive a first end of a rigid restraint that is coupled at a second end to the container.2. The pallet adapter of claim 1 , wherein a male component is coupled to a base of the at least one recessed receptacle claim 1 , wherein a cooperating female aperture is defined in a bottom surface of the corresponding fitting and is configured to mate with the male component of the at least one recessed receptacle.3. The pallet adapter of claim 1 , wherein a female aperture is defined in the base of the at least one recessed receptacle claim 1 , wherein a cooperating male component is couple to a bottom surface of the corresponding fitting and is configured to mate with the female aperture of the at least one recessed receptacle.4. The pallet adapter of claim 1 , wherein the second surface has an elevated portion and a base portion.5. The pallet adapter of claim 4 , wherein the elevated portion defines a recessed receptacle at each corner.6. The pallet adapter of claim 4 , wherein the elevated portion has a footprint that corresponds to a base of the shipping container.7. The pallet adapter of claim 1 , wherein the extension zone has ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SHIPPING/STORAGE RACK FOR BUCKETS

Номер: US20170008710A1
Автор: BEALES BOB, Wright Steve
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A rack for a heavy equipment bucket having a rectangular base and two vertical posts. Each vertical post has one or more upwardly angled extending protrusions. A series of double ended reverse hooks are provided with the rack for stacking heavy equipment buckets. 1. A rack for skid steer and loader buckets comprising:a rectangular base comprising two side base members connected by a front and a rear base members said side, front and rear base members lying in a plane, said base having first and second rear corners and first and second front corners;an abutment stub extending upward from each of said front corners and terminating above said plane;a first vertical post extending upwards from said first rear corner and a second vertical post extending upwards from said second rear corner;a first upwardly angled extending protrusion connected to the first vertical post at a first height above said plane;a second upwardly angled extending protrusion connected to the second vertical post at said first height.2. The rack of further comprising a plurality of pairs of upwardly angled protrusions at spaced intervals along said vertical posts.3. A heavy equipment bucket racking system comprising: a rectangular base comprising two side base members connected by a front and a rear base members said side, front and rear base members lying in a plane, said base having first and second rear corners and first and second front corners;', 'an abutment stub extending upward from each of said front corners and terminating above said plane;', 'a first vertical post extending upwards from said first rear corner and a second vertical post extending upwards from said second rear corner;', 'a first upwardly angled extending protrusion connected to the first vertical post at a first height above said plane;', 'a second upwardly angled extending protrusion connected to the second vertical post at said first height;, 'a rack for skid steer and loader buckets comprisinga plurality of double ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

STACK AND FOLD DAIRY SHELVES

Номер: US20180009567A1
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A shelving system includes a plurality of collapsible containers stacked on one another and on a pallet or dolly. Each collapsible container includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls pivotably connected to the base and movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base. Each collapsible container further includes a rear wall pivotably connected to the base and movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base. The rear wall may include a pair of opposed flange portions with a lower central portion therebetween. A front wall is pivotably connected to the base opposite the rear wall and is movable between an upright position and a retracted position outward of the container. The pallet accommodates the stack of collapsible containers and has thin outer columns so that the shelving system can fit into existing store refrigerators. 1. A collapsible container comprising:a base;a pair of opposed side walls pivotably connected to the base and movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base;a rear wall pivotably connected to the base and movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base, the rear wall including a pair of opposed flange portions with a lower central portion therebetween; anda front wall pivotably connected to the base opposite the rear wall, wherein the front wall is movable between an upright position and a retracted position outward of the container.2. The collapsible container of wherein the front wall cannot pivot inwardly of the container.3. The collapsible container of wherein each of the base claim 1 , side walls claim 1 , rear wall and front wall is injection molded as a single piece of plastic.4. The collapsible container of wherein each of the side walls includes at least one side reinforcement member claim 3 , wherein the at least one side reinforcement member is of a material different from that of the side walls.5. The collapsible container of ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTAINER

Номер: US20190009947A1
Принадлежит: DS SMITH DUCAPLAST

A container includes a base, a folding sleeve and a lid. The sleeve includes several panels configured to be folded and laid out on the base such that the panels extend approximately parallel to the base, and to be unfolded and placed on the base such that the panels extend approximately perpendicular to the base, bearing through lower edges of the panels on the base, the lid being capable of bearing on top edges of the panels when the sleeve is unfolded and placed on the base. The container includes at least one band of flexible material that is fixed to the lid at at least two distant points, and that passes through an orifice in at least one of the panels, the lid configured to be guided by the at least one band when the container is opened, by sliding of the band in the orifice over at least part of the length of the band between said two points. 1. A container , comprising:a base;a folding sleeve;a lid,said sleeve comprising several panels and being able to be folded and laid out on said base such that the panels extend approximately parallel to said base, and to be unfolded and placed on said base such that the panels extend approximately perpendicular to said base, bearing on said base through lower edges of said panels, said lid being capable of bearing on top edges of said panels when said sleeve is unfolded and placed on the base; andat least one band of flexible material that is fixed to the lid at at least two distant points, and that passes through an orifice in at least one of said panels, said lid being capable of being guided by said at least one band when the container is opened, by sliding of the band in said orifice over at least part of a length of the band between said two points, the band comprising a first longitudinal end fixed to a front edge of the lid or retained relative to this front edge, and a second opposite longitudinal end fixed to a back edge of the lid or retained relative to this back edge, the attachment or retention of said ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

QUAD FOOT NESTABLE BLOCK PALLET

Номер: US20200010238A1
Автор: Kroeker Dan
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A pallet has a rectangular pallet deck with a generally planar upper surface, and a plurality of pallet feet connected by shear members at the four corners. The pallet has an open bottom with a clear span between the pallet feet to allow multiple pallets to be nested together. The pallet feet each have an L-shaped cross section. Holes are formed in the pallet deck to accommodate pallet feet of other pallets when the pallets are nested together. In one embodiment, pallets are nested together by offsetting the pallets in a longitudinal direction. In another embodiment, pallets are nested together by rotating the pallets a quarter turn relative to each other. A metal reinforcement frame is provided inside a plastic exterior to provide increased strength and reduced deflection. 1. A combination of a plurality of pallets , comprising:first and second pallets each comprising a rectangular pallet deck having a generally planar upper surface;a plurality of pallet feet arranged to support the pallet deck of each pallet at four corners of the pallet deck;said pallets each being open on a bottom side with a clear span between said pallet feet to allow said first and second pallets to be nested together in a stack; andsaid pallet deck of each pallet has first and second sides and cutouts in said first and second sides adjacent to each of the four corners and between locations where the pallet feet are attached to the pallet deck, said cutouts of said first pallet each having an open side facing outwardly from said pallet deck of said first pallet to allow pallet feet of said second pallet to slide through the pallet deck of the first pallet when the first and second pallets are nested in a stack.2. The combination of a plurality of pallets according to claim 1 , further comprising a third pallet claim 1 , and wherein said first claim 1 , second and third pallets each have a clear span construction that allows the pallets to be positioned in a stack with the pallet feet of the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

LOCKSET AND PALLET LOADING BIN HAVING SAME

Номер: US20200010239A1
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Provided are a lockset and a pallet loading bin having the same. A lock hole is arranged at the pallet loading bin. The lockset comprises a lock bar and a handle. A first end of the lock bar is provided with a hook member for fitting the lock hole to realize locking. A connection portion is provided at the lock bar. The lock bar is rotatably connected, by means of the connection portion, to a bin body of the pallet loading bin. Rotation of the lock bar around the connection portion in a plane parallel to an outer surface of the bin body causes the hook member to extend into or retract from the lock hole, thereby realizing locking or unlocking of the lockset. The handle comprises a connection end. The handle is rotatably connected, by means of the connection end, to a second end of the lock bar opposite to the first end of the lock bar. Rotation of the handle around the connection end causes the handle to be positioned close to or away from the outer surface of the bin body. The lockset has a simple structure and low costs, can be processed and manufactured easily, can be operated flexibly with less effort, and adapts to the small thicknesses of an end wall and a side wall of a pallet loading bin. 1. A lockset for a box pallet , on which a lock hole corresponding to the lockset is provided , characterized by comprising:a lock bar, a first end of which being provided with a hook head matched with the lock hole to realize locking, the lock bar being provided with a connection portion, wherein the lock bar is rotatably connected to a body of the box pallet through the connection portion, and as the lock bar rotates around the connection portion in a plane parallel to an outer surface of the body, the hook head extends into or retracts from the lock hole to realize locking or unlocking of the lockset; anda handle comprising a connection end, wherein the handle is rotatably connected to a second end of the lock bar opposite to the first end through the connection end, and ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-PRB OPERATION FOR NARROWBAND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200010268A1
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Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for multiple physical resource block (PRB) operations for narrowband (NB) systems, such as NB internet-of-things (IoT). In one aspect, a method is provided which may be performed by a wireless device such as a user equipment (UE), which may be an NB-IoT device. The method generally includes performing a cell search based on one or more signals received in an anchor RB within a set of RBs available for narrowband communications with a base station (BS); determining a location of at least one additional RB available for the narrowband communications with the BS based on an indication received in the anchor RB; and performing narrowband communications with the BS using at least one of: the anchor RB or the at least one additional resource block. 1receiving one or more signals in an anchor resource block (RB) for narrowband communications with a base station (BS);determining a location of at least one additional RB for the narrowband communications with the BS based on a first indication of an absolute frequency location of the at least one additional RB and a second indication of whether the location of the at least one additional RB is an in-band location, a guard band location, or a standalone location, the first indication and the second indication received via radio resource control (RRC) signaling in the anchor RB; andperforming the narrowband communications with the BS using at least one of: the anchor RB or the at least one additional RB.. A method for wireless communications by a user equipment (UE), comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/428,242, filed Feb. 9, 2017, which claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/294,150, filed Feb. 11, 2016, both of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety for all applicable purposes.Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Hanger

Номер: US20180010734A1
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In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful for stable hanging of objects with relatively wide hanging surfaces. In some embodiments, hangers are described herein with a platform hanging portion that provides a user with a wide hanging surface that can be used to support the relatively wide hanging surfaces. The platform portion can further restrict movement of the object, such as laterally and/or forwardly/rearwardly. 1. A hanger configured to be mounted to an upstanding post , the hanger comprising:an elongate anchor portion configured to extend vertically along and be secured to the upstanding post;a support portion extending generally outwardly and transverse from the anchor portion at a first end thereof to a distal end thereof;a hanging platform portion of the support portion extending laterally outwardly from adjacent portions of the support portion such that a width of the hanging platform portion is larger than a width of the upstanding post, the hanging platform portion configured to receive objects thereon for hanging.2. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the support portion further comprises a stop portion at the distal end thereof configured retain objects hung on the hanging platform portion.3. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the hanging platform portion includes an upper surface having one or more laterally extending depressions therein configured to restrict movement of objects hung on the hanging platform portion.4. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the one or more laterally extending depressions comprise undulations.5. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the upper surface includes at least portions of a high-friction material.6. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the elongate anchor portion includes one or more openings extending therethrough configured to receive fasteners to secure the anchor to the upstanding post.7. The hanger of claim 6 , wherein the anchor portion includes one or more indentations therein surrounding the one ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

CARRYING DRONE CONNECTED PALLET

Номер: US20220033081A1
Автор: KIM Jaemo
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The present invention is to provide a pallet for connection with a carrying drone when carrying goods by using the carrying drone, which may include a body part which presses and supports goods loaded on a support plate from the top, connects and fixes the goods with the support plate up and down through a strap , and has a fastening port to be fastenable to a carry drone , and a power supply unit which is embedded in a partial region of the body to provide power to the carrying drone connected to a power cable 1. A carrying drone connected pallet comprising:{'b': 10', '200', '10', '200', '300', '130', '500, 'a body part which presses and supports goods loaded on a support plate from the top, connects and fixes the goods with the support plate up and down through a strap , and has a fastening port to be fastenable to a carry drone ; and'}{'b': 400', '500', '510, 'a power supply unit which is embedded in a partial region of the body to provide power to the carrying drone connected to a power cable .'}2. The carrying drone connected pallet of claim 1 , wherein the body part comprises{'b': '110', 'a fork insertion hole which is provided on the circumferential surface of the body part so that a fork of a forklift is inserted,'}{'b': 120', '200', '10', '300, 'a connection port which connects and fixes the support plate on which the goods are loaded and the body part to each other using a strap ,'}{'b': 130', '500, 'a fastening port in which at least two fastening ports are provided on one side of the body part to be fastened to the carrying drone , and'}{'b': 131', '130', '130, 'a first receiving portion provided on a circumferential surface of the fastening port in a groove shape in which the fastening port may be received.'}3400. The carrying drone connected pallet of claim 1 , wherein the power supply unit comprises{'b': 420', '511', '510', '500, 'a power connector to which an adaptor jack of the power cable electrically or mechanically connected with the carrying ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PALLET SIZING AND PUCKING

Номер: US20170015005A1
Автор: JOPLIN Jonathan W.
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A pharmaceutical order filling system uses pucks disposed on a pallet to accommodate a plurality of container sizes into which pharmaceuticals can be dispensed. An order processing device receives a pharmaceutical order and identifies a size of container into which a pharmaceutical in the pharmaceutical order should be dispensed. A pallet sizing and pucking device is configured: to configure a pallet with a plurality of pucks adapted to accommodate containers and to configure the pucks on a pallet in a manner that will facilitate efficient fulfillment of the pharmaceutical order. 1. A pharmaceutical order filling system comprising:an order processing device to receive pharmaceutical orders; anda pallet sizing and pucking device communicatively coupled to the order processing device, the pallet sizing and pucking device to configure a pallet with a plurality of pucks,wherein a first puck of the plurality of pucks is adapted to receive a container associated with a pharmaceutical order, andwherein the pallet sizing and pucking device is configured to perform puck circulation among a plurality of pucking stations.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first group of the plurality of pucks is adapted to receive a first set of containers and a second group of the plurality of pucks is adapted to receive a second set of containers claim 1 , the container being from the first set of containers or the second set of containers.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the pallet sizing and pucking device comprises a first puck conveyor that is adapted to circulate the first group of the plurality of pucks and a second puck conveyor that is adapted to circulate the second group of the plurality of pucks.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a pucking station of the plurality of pucking stations comprises a robot arm claim 3 ,wherein the robot arm is adapted to selectively remove the first group of the plurality of pucks from the first puck conveyor and place the first group of the ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Corrugated skid

Номер: US20170015463A1
Автор: Gabrys Christopher W.
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A skid for moving and shipping goods in bulk includes top and bottom die-cut blanks of corrugated material that are each folded along score lines to produce two or more double-thickness ribs. Notches cut across the crest of the ribs in the top blank, and slots cut in the bottom blank on both sides of, and part way into the ribs enable the ribs of the top blank to be inserted through the slots in the bottom blank so the top and bottom blanks are brought together face-to-face producing a double thickness deck. The notches and slots of the top and bottom blank ribs are interlocked to lock the ribs in folded, closed position. The ribs protrude from the double-thickness deck of the skid and contact the floor to support the skid deck and its load of goods above the floor for easy access by forked moving equipment. 1. A skid formed from two corrugated blanks comprising a top blank and a bottom blank;said blanks are folded and assembled together to form two deck layers, multiple vertical extending top blank ribs that are comprised of at least two blank layers, and multiple vertical extending bottom blank ribs that are comprised of at least two blank layers;said top blank ribs and said bottom blank ribs comprise notches that interlock each other perpendicularly upon vertically assembly together;said top blank ribs are separated into multiple top blank rib sections;said upper deck layer formed from said bottom blank has multiple bottom blank upper deck slots;and said multiple top blank rib sections penetrate said bottom blank upper deck slots.2. A skid defined in wherein:fork passages under said skid are provided by having locations where said top blank ribs do not penetrate said bottom blank upper deck slots.3. A skid defined in wherein:said top blank ribs each comprise only two top rib blank layers and said top rib blank layers fold vertically with only a single crest fold line that rests upon the ground between adjacent sections of said upper deck layer formed from said ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Container Having Dunnage Components Movable In Opposite Directions and Method of Using Same

Номер: US20170015481A1
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A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposite sides. The container has multiple levels of dunnage components, the dunnage components of at least one level being movable between open and closed positions to enable an operator to load and unload products more easily. The dunnage components of at least one level may have openings through which pass guides supported at least partially by the container. 1. A container for holding products therein during shipment , the container comprising:a metal frame;multiple levels of dunnage for holding products during storage and shipment;four stationary corner supports, each stationary corner support being generally U-shaped in cross-section having a central portion and two side portions, the central portion and one side portion being secured to the metal frame;stationary guides supported by each of the stationary corner supports, each stationary guide extending between the side portions of the stationary corner support;wherein at least one level of dunnage comprises multiple movable upper dunnage components, the guides directing at least one of the dunnage components to a desired position away from another dunnage component at the same level to facilitate insertion and removal of products from another level of dunnage.2. The container of wherein a bottom level of dunnage is stationary.3. The container of wherein at least one of the dunnage components is made at least partially of foam.4. The container of wherein at least one of the dunnage components comprises multiple pieces.5. The container of wherein each of the guides is a rail.6. The container of wherein at least one of the dunnage components has a specific geometry for a particular product.7. A container for holding products therein during shipment claim 1 , the container comprising:a metal frame including a base and four sides;four stationary corner supports, each corner supper having a central portion and two ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Method for the production of a plastic pallet

Номер: US20180016059A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a method for the production of an assembled plastic pallet, consisting in producing 13 small identical plastic parts and assembling said parts, by means of interlocking, in order to produce the end plastic pallet, in various sizes, said pallet being intended for a wide range of uses associated with the transport and unloading of goods using a forklift truck.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

PALLET CONTAINER HAVING AN INNER LINER

Номер: US20180016077A1
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An inner liner for receiving goods to be transported, in particular liquid goods to be transported, for being arranged within an inner container of a pallet container, wherein the inner liner comprises a thin-wall flexible film () for receiving the goods to be transported, an adapter () for linking the film () to an opening () in the container wall of the inner container () of the pallet container, and an armature () for removing the goods to be transported, wherein the film (), the adapter () and the armature () form a prefabricated assembly, and wherein the area that is enclosed by the film (), the adapter () and the armature () is hermetically sealed off from the environment. 1. An inner liner , for receiving goods to be transported , in particular liquid goods to be transported , for being arranged within an inner container of a pallet container , wherein the inner liner comprises:{'b': '1', 'a thin-wall flexible film () for receiving the goods to be transported,'}{'b': 2', '1', '13', '14, 'an adapter () for linking the film () to an opening () in the container wall of the inner container () of the pallet container, and'}{'b': '3', 'an armature () for removing the goods to be transported,'}{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'wherein the film (), the adapter () and the armature () form a prefabricated assembly, and'}{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'wherein the area that is enclosed by the film (), the adapter () and the armature () is hermetically sealed off from the environment.'}22. The inner liner according to claim 1 , characterized in that the adapter () is embodied as a substantially rotationally symmetric molded part claim 1 , in particular a molded plastic part.3256. The inner liner according to or claim 1 , characterized in that the adapter () is embodied as a substantially pot-shaped piece claim 1 , wherein the pot-shaped piece comprises a bottom () and a side wall ().46. The inner liner according to claim 3 , characterized in that the side wall () is embodied so as to be tapered. ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECUREMENT OF CARGO ON A PALLET

Номер: US20190016502A1
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Methods and systems are provided for securing cargo on a pallet using a series of interconnected inflatable members. The system is secured to the pallet using securement straps connected to a fastener. The system prevents cargo from damage or loss as a result of falls from the pallet or collisions with other objects in the environment. Walls of the system can be gradually raised or lowered as cargo is added or removed to provide access to the highest cargo in a stack while protecting the cargo in a lower part of the stack. In some embodiments, the inflatable members can be filled with heated or cooled liquids to improve environmental storage conditions of cargo on the pallet. 1. An inflatable system for securing cargo on a pallet , comprising:a plurality of inflatable members configured to operatively couple to and extend about a perimeter of a pallet, the plurality of inflatable members configured to have an inflated state in which the plurality of inflatable members form a wall extending vertically from the perimeter of the pallet to surround cargo on the pallet and a deflated state in which the plurality of inflatable members are collapsed to provide lateral access to the cargo on the pallet, the plurality of inflatable members arranged in a stack having a vertical configuration and being fluidically connected by inlet passages and outlet passages;an inlet port located on a lowest one of the plurality of inflatable members in the stack;a pressure regulator located in each of the inlet passages, the pressure regulator preventing fluid from passing from lower to higher inflatable members in the stack through the inlet passage until a threshold pressure is reached in the lower inflatable member;at least one check valve located in each outlet passage to facilitate ordered draining of fluid from the inflatable members; anda securement strap attached to a fastener and at least one of the plurality of inflatable members to selectively secure the plurality of inflatable ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

PALLET CONTAINER

Номер: US20190016503A1
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A pallet container for storing and transporting liquid contents includes a rigid thin-walled inner container made of thermoplastic, a tube grid frame tightly surrounding the plastic inner container as a supporting jacket, and a base pallet, on which the plastic container rests and to which the tube grid frame is securely connected. The base pallet includes an upper support plate of steel sheet, upper support pipes parallel and diagonally directly under the support plate, corner feet, central feet, and a base pipe assembly of steel pipes. The assembly circulating below the corner and central feet. At least one central foot has an outer central foot part and an inner central foot part fixed between the upper support pipes and the base-side circulating base pipe assembly in the final assembled state. Both central foot parts loosely engage into each other in a plugged formfitting manner. 1. A pallet container for storing and for transporting in particular flammable or combustible liquid contents , having a thin-walled rigid inner container made of thermoplastic material , having a tubular lattice frame which , in the form of a supporting casing , tightly encloses the inner plastic container and is made up of horizontal and vertical tubular bars which are welded to one another , wherein the inner plastic container is possibly enclosed by a fire-protection insulating mat , and having a floor pallet , on which the plastic container rests and to which the tubular lattice frame is solidly connected , wherein the floor pallet is of composite design with an upper carrying panel made of sheet steel , with upper carrying tubes running parallel and diagonally directly beneath the carrying panel , with corner feet and midfeet , and with a floor-tube linkage which is made of steel tubing and runs all the way round beneath the corner feet and midfeet ,at least one midfoot comprises two separate sheet-steel parts, namely an outer midfoot part and an inner midfoot part, which are ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

PALLET

Номер: US20140102339A1
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A pallet having a top deck () and a frame () including one or more bottom slats () which extend, at a distance below the top deck (), in which the bottom slat () is connected to the top deck () via an assembly of a wire- like connecting element () and a holder (), () which are releasably connected to each other, and in which the connection between the connecting element () and the holder (), () is designed to automatically come apart on account of a pulling force in order to prevent damage. The width of the wire-like connecting elements () is limited, as a result of which the pallet can be designed to have relatively short sides provided with lifting openings (). 14. Pallet comprising a top deck and a supporting frame comprising one or more bottom slats which extend , at a distance from the top deck , underneath said top deck , with at least one bottom slat being connected to the top deck via an assembly of a wire-like connecting element and a holder which are releasably connected to one another , wherein the holder is formed by a trough-like element or a trough-like portion , in which the wire-like connecting element () is releasably detained and that the connection between the connecting element and the holder is designed to automatically come apart on account of a pulling force exerted on the top deck and the frame.2. Pallet according to claim 1 , characterized in that the pallet comprises a trough-like portion which is formed between the opposite flanks of two different parts of the pallet.3. Pallet according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least one bottom slat is connected to the top deck via at least one assembly of a wire- like connecting element and a holder claim 1 , so that a lifting opening is formed underneath the top deck which is laterally delimited by at least one wire-like connecting element.4. Pallet according to claim 3 , characterized in that at least one bottom slat is connected to the top deck at both ends via a respective assembly of a ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Pallet management system

Номер: US20210016925A1
Принадлежит: MyOmega Systems GmbH

A system for managing lifecycles of pallets remotely located from one or more servers has at least a first database defining information for managing the lifecycles of the plurality of pallets. Each of the plurality of pallets has a pallet monitoring device physically coupled thereto. The system includes one or more pallet management components communicatively coupled to, and remotely located from, the one or more servers, and each pallet management component manages, at least in part, a lifecycle of one or more of the plurality of pallets based at least in part on the information defined in the first database. At least one of the one or more pallet management components may be included in a pallet monitoring device physically coupled to the one or more pallets, and the pallet monitoring device may be in direct communication with at least one of the one or more servers.

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

CARGO PALLET HAVING A PALLET EXTENSION

Номер: US20210016926A1
Принадлежит: FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION

A cargo pallet is disclosed. The cargo pallet may have a pallet base. The cargo pallet may also have a pallet liner. The pallet liner may have a pallet liner base. The pallet liner base may be positioned on the pallet base. The pallet liner may also have a pallet extension, which may be fixedly attached to the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may project outwardly from the pallet liner base. The pallet extension may also have a support surface that may at least in part extend outwardly beyond a footprint of the pallet base. 125-. (canceled)26. A cargo carrier , comprising:a base;a first shelf disposed adjacent one end of the base; anda second shelf disposed adjacent an opposite end of the base, a bottom wall disposed on the base; and', 'a support surface extending beyond a footprint of the base, the support surface being vertically spaced apart from and disposed generally parallel to the bottom wall., 'wherein each of the first shelf and the second shelf includes27. The cargo carrier of claim 26 , wherein the bottom wall is fixedly attached to the base.28. The cargo carrier of claim 26 , wherein each of the first shelf and the second shelf extends along a width of the base.29. The cargo carrier of claim 26 , wherein each of the first shelf and the second shelf further includes:a side wall connecting the bottom wall and the support surface; andan end wall connecting the bottom wall and the support surface.30. The cargo carrier of claim 29 , wherein the side wall is generally inclined relative to the bottom wall.31. The cargo carrier of claim 29 , wherein the end wall is generally perpendicular to the bottom wall.32. The cargo carrier of claim 29 , wherein the bottom wall claim 29 , the side wall claim 29 , the end wall claim 29 , and the support surface are arranged such that a cross-section of the shelf has a generally trapezoidal shape.33. The cargo carrier of claim 29 , wherein each of the first shelf and the second shelf extends from a first end to a ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

PACKAGING BASE PAD WITH PLASTIC CORNERS

Номер: US20210016927A1
Автор: Boutwell Rodney
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A packaging system for an appliance is provided. The packaging system includes a base pad for supporting an appliance. In preferred embodiments, the system includes pockets for supporting corner posts, and/or corner supports for aiding in the placement and stability of the appliance for use in packaging, stacking, and transporting the appliance. 1. A packaging system for an appliance , the system comprising a base pad , a demarcated pocket at a corner of the base pad , and a corner post , the demarcated pocket comprising a perimeter wall defining lateral boundaries of the pocket into which a bottom end of the corner post is received.2. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the demarcated pocket is adhered to the base pad.3. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the demarcated pocket is integrally formed in the base pad.4. The packaging system of claim 1 , the demarcated pocket further comprising a projection that extends inward from the perimeter wall claim 1 , the projection being configured to aid in alignment of the bottom end of the corner post within the pocket.5. The packaging system of claim 1 , said perimeter wall being a substantially continuous wall about said pocket.6. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the demarcated pocket is provided as a cup that is used as a mold insert to which the base pad is molded and formed.7. The packaging system of claim 6 , the base pad being made of expanded polystyrene.8. The packaging system of claim 6 , the cup being made of high-density polyethylene.9. The packaging system of claim 6 , the corner of the base pad comprising a recess that has a complementary shape to an exterior surface of the cup.10. A packaging system for an appliance claim 6 , the system comprising a base pad claim 6 , an appliance-corner support claim 6 , and a corner post claim 6 , the base pad comprising: (i) a molded corner region configured to receive the appliance-corner support and (ii) a pocket adjacent to said molded corner ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Latch and a collapsible container comprising the same

Номер: US20150021317A1
Принадлежит: Rees Operations Pty Ltd

This invention relates to a latch assembly for use in securing panels and/or gates of materials handling containers in their erected positions. The latch assembly comprises a latch keeper and a separate latch assembly body, a latch depending from the latch assembly body, and a latch actuator depending from the latch assembly body and operatively associated with the latch, wherein said latch comprises means for grappling the latch keeper and securing this relative to the latch assembly body. Also disclosed is an associated method for operating the latch assembly, a materials handling container, and a panel or gate therefor.

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

SHIELDED PALLET

Номер: US20160023803A1
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A pallet comprised of a first deck, a second deck, a dampening device and a shield. The first deck includes an interior surface, an exterior surface and an edge. The second deck includes an interior surface. The dampening device located between the interior surface of the first deck and the interior surface of the second deck. The dampening device configured to contract to counteract a compression force when the first deck and the second deck are pressed together and further configured to deform to counteract an expansive force when the first deck and the second deck are pulled apart. The shield having a first planar member adjacent to the exterior surface of the first deck opposite the dampening device and a second planar member extending from the first planar member to the interior surface of the second deck and adjacent to the edge of the first deck. 1. A pallet comprising:a first deck having a first interior surface, an exterior surface and an edge;a second deck having a second interior surface facing the first interior surface of the first deck;a dampening device between the first interior surface of the first deck and the second interior surface of the second deck configured to contract to counteract a compression force when the first deck and the second deck are pressed together and further configured to deform to counteract an expansive force when the first deck and the second deck are pulled apart; a first planar member adjacent to the exterior surface of the first deck opposite the dampening device, and', 'a second planar member extending from the first planar member to the second interior surface of the second deck and adjacent to the edge of the first deck; and, 'a first shield including 'a third planar member that is offset from the second planar member in a horizontal direction, the horizontal direction substantially parallel to the first and second interior surfaces.', 'a second shield including2. The pallet of claim 1 , the first shield further ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

PALLET ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170021963A1
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A pallet includes fire retardant coatings to improve the overall fire performance of the pallet. First, the coatings may be used in combination with fire retardant additives in the plastic material of the pallet in order to reduce the amount of additives, thereby reducing cost and improving the structural performance of the pallet. Alternatively or additionally, the fire retardant coatings may be placed inside the pallet. This eliminates the chance that the fire retardant coating will get worn off during use. For example, the coating could be placed between the reinforcement sheet and the deck or runners, within the columns, etc. 1. A pallet comprising:a deck including a plurality of ribs between an upper planar portion and a lower planar portion;a plurality of supports supporting the deck; anda fire retardant material between the upper planar portion and the lower planar portion and between the plurality of ribs.2. The pallet of wherein the fire retardant material is an intumescent material.3. The pallet of wherein the fire retardant material is a coating.4. The pallet of further including reinforcement rods between the upper planar portion and the lower planar portion and between the plurality of ribs claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant material is in contact with the reinforcement rods.5. The pallet of wherein the reinforcement rods are hollow and the fire retardant material is inside the reinforcement rods.6. The pallet of wherein the fire retardant material is on outer surfaces of the reinforcement rods.7. The pallet of wherein the fire retardant material is an intumescent material.8. The pallet of wherein the fire retardant material is an intumescent material coating on the upper planar portion.9. The pallet of wherein the intumescent material coating is on the plurality of ribs.10. The pallet of wherein the deck is an upper deck and further including a plurality of runners connecting lower ends of the supports.11. The pallet of wherein the runners include a ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Keg delivery system

Номер: US20170022038A1
Принадлежит: Rehrig Pacific Co Inc

A keg delivery system includes a rack having a plurality of bays for receiving kegs horizontally. The keg delivery system also includes means for controllably lowering a keg from one of the bays to a floor.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

PLASTIC PALLET WITH HANDLE

Номер: US20220041330A1
Автор: Sostmann Rüdiger
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The invention relates to a plastic pallet having an underside provided with skids and an upper side, wherein one skid runs along the centre of the plastic pallet and the skid along the centre has a handle which may be gripped from the underside of the pallet, The handle is preferably arranged on the underside of the central skid preferably parallel to the surface of the upper side and preferably along the central longitudinal axis of the central skid, 19- (canceled)1018- (canceled)19. A plastic pallet having a lower side provided with skids and an upper side , wherein a skid extends along the center of the plastic pallet , wherein the skid along the center has a handle which can be gripped from the lower side of the pallet , wherein the handle is arranged in the middle of the longitudinal and transverse extension of the central skid , such that the handle is located in the region of the geometric center of the pallet.20. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein the upper side of the pallet has a continuously closed surface.21. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein the handle is of elongated design.22. The plastic pallet according to claim 21 , wherein the elongated handle is aligned parallel to the surface of the upper side of the pallet.23. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein the handle is aligned along the center of the central longitudinal axis of the skid.24. The plastic pallet according to claim 21 , wherein the elongated handle is oriented perpendicular to the surface of the upper side.25. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein a cavity for fingers is provided between the handle and the upper side of the plastic pallet.26. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein the central skid has an opening in its lower surface along its center leading to a cavity for fingers.27. The plastic pallet according to claim 19 , wherein the lower surface of the central skid is continuous and an opening to a cavity for ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

ANTI-TILTING DEVICE

Номер: US20190023453A1
Автор: Schalk Bastian
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An anti-tilting device for releasably mounting on a transport pallet, such as a standardized transport pallet, such as a Euro pallet, is disclosed. The pallet-has a support side for placing the transport pallet on the ground and rest side opposite with respect to the support side, on which the transport goods are to be deposited and which is particularly formed by a plurality of parallel horizontal rest panels spaced apart from each other. The device includes a support pillar and a ground support connected with the support pillar, which extends along the transport pallet height downwards to the ground and which comprises a support end facing the ground for retaining on the ground, and a tine section fixedly connected with the support pillar and the ground support for reaching under the transport goods and particularly for engaging between the rest panels. 1. An anti-tilting device for releasable mounting on a transport pallet , the pallet comprising a support side for placing on the ground and a pressed side opposite with respect to the support side , on which the transport goods are to be deposited , the pressed side being formed by a plurality of parallel horizontal rest panels spaced apart from each other , the device comprising:a support pillar which extends from the rest side vertically upwards in an operation state with the transport pallet and a ground support connected with the support pillar,the ground support extending in the operation state along the transport length height downwards to the ground and comprises a support end facing the ground for supporting on the ground, anda tine section fixedly connected with the support pillar and the ground support for reaching under the transport goods and particularly for engaging between the rest panels.2. The anti-tilting device according to claim 1 , wherein the device accesses the transport pallet already occupied with the transport goods exclusively under the influence of the weight of the transport goods ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

PALLET ADAPTER

Номер: US20200024031A1
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

Pallet adapters configured to attach to a selected pallet type in order to render it compatible with a cargo restraint system that is configured for a larger pallet type. The pallet adapters may include two side rails and two end rails, each rail having a slotted inner face to receive the flanges at the sides and ends of the selected pallet type. Each end of the side rails has a connector that can be coupled by a single fastener to a connector on each end of the end rails so that when connected, the side rails and end rails form a rectangular-shaped pallet adapter with inner slots that secure the flanged side edges of the selected pallet type. 1. A pallet adapter , comprising:a first side rail and a second side rail, each side rail having an inner face and an outer face, wherein the inner face of each side rail defines a slot running a length of the inner face that is configured to engage a flanged side edge of a selected pallet type; anda first end rail and a second end rail, each end rail having an inner face and an outer face, wherein the inner face of each end rail defines a slot running a width of the inner face that is configured to engage a flanged end edge of the selected pallet type;wherein each end of each side rail and each end of each end rail is equipped with either a clevis or a clevis tang of a clevis fastener, such that when the side rails and end rails are assembled alternately and end-to-end to form a rectangle, each corner of the rectangle includes both the clevis and the clevis tang of the clevis fastener, and each corner can be secured by a single clevis pin to form a rectangular adapter that is configured to enfold, receive, and secure the flanged side edges of the selected pallet type;wherein the clevis fastener at each corner of the rectangular pallet adapter is a pivotable connection, so that a removal of any single clevis pin enables the pallet adapter to unfold and become removable from a pallet secured by the adapter, without requiring ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

MOLDED PULP PALLET FRAME

Номер: US20200024032A1
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The present invention provides a pallet frame of a unitary body of a molded pulp material having a first surface, a second surface opposed to the first surface, and a generally polygonal shaped peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has four corners, and a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs extending away from the first surface. The first pair of legs being positioned at two corners of the four corners, and the second pair of legs being positioned at another two corners of the four corners. The first pair of legs having a first end surface with a centrally disposed upstanding boss. The second pair of legs having a second end surface with a centrally disposed detent dimensioned to receive a boss when a pair of like pallet frames are in a deployed condition. 1. A pallet frame comprising:a unitary body of a molded pulp material having a first surface, a second surface opposed to the first surface, a generally polygonal shaped peripheral wall having four corners, a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs extending away from the first surface, the first pair of legs being positioned at two corners of the four corners and the second pair of legs being positioned at another two corners of the four corners, the first pair of legs having a first end surface with a centrally disposed upstanding boss, the second pair of legs having a second end surface with a centrally disposed detent dimensioned to receive a boss when a pair of like pallet frames are in a deployed condition, and the four legs being circular in cross sectional shape and having a central chamber dimensioned to receive a leg from a like pallet frame when in a stacked condition.2. The pallet frame of further comprising a fifth leg extending away from the first surface and being centrally disposed within the peripheral wall.3. The pallet frame of wherein each of the four legs has a first tapered surface that extends radially inwardly from a proximal end to a distal end.4. The pallet frame of wherein ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Rack construction

Номер: US20140109992A1
Автор: Daniel Ness
Принадлежит: Individual

A cargo rack includes a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion of the frame has a base with a floor providing a load holding position. A tank, vessel or tank module that is supported with the frame during use, the lower end portion of the tank, vessel or tank module resting upon the load holding position of the base. The frame includes a plurality of side walls or side panels or side trusses that attach to and extend upwardly from the base frame. Each side wall, side panel or side truss has a pair of corner columns. The frame can include at least one horizontally extending beam connecting between each pair of corner columns. Each side wall, side panel or side truss can include the pair of columns, a central plate, and a plurality of diagonal members, each diagonal member connected to a corner column and a central plate. The diagonal members include an upper pair that can form an obtuse angle and a lower pair that can form an acute angle. Specially configured fittings are fitted to each corner of the tank, each fitting held in position with a pair of tensioning members that can be in the form of bolted connections that interface each fitting with two of the side walls, panels or trusses.

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

CONTAINER

Номер: US20210024262A1
Автор: CAO Yi Wen, JIAN Yuan Li
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This application discloses a container. The container comprises a base, two pairs of opposite side plates and a lid. The two pairs of opposite side plates are both connected to the base. The lid can be locked to the top of the side plate via a locking device. Each of the four top corners of the container is provided with one locking device. The four locking device are arranged opposite to each other tin pairs along the corresponding diagonal of the lid, and each of the locking device includes one locking tongue member provided on the lid and one locking groove provided on the corresponding side plate. The locking tongue member has a locking tongue and is arranged to be movable relative to the lid so that the locking tongue is insertable into the locking groove to lock the lid to the side plate and is detachable from the locking groove to unlock the lid. Each of the locking grooves extends outwardly from the side plate along the corresponding diagonal direction of the lid. The lid of the container of the present application can be unlocked from any direction. 1. A container , comprising a base , two pairs of opposed side plates and a lid , wherein the two pairs of opposed side plates are both connected to the base , and the lid is lockable to the top of the side plates via locking devices , each of four top corners of the container is provided with one locking device , wherein four locking devices are arranged opposite to each other in pairs along the corresponding diagonal of the lid , and each of the locking device includes one locking tongue member provided on the lid and one locking groove provided on the corresponding side plate , wherein the locking tongue member has a locking tongue and is arranged to be movable relative to the lid so that the locking tongue is insertable into the locking groove to lock the lid to the side plate and is detachable from the locking groove to unlock the lid , and each of the locking grooves extends outwardly out of the side plate ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

SHIPPING CONTAINER TO MITIGATE EXTERNAL FIRE RISKS

Номер: US20210024275A1
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The present invention relates to a shipping container for mitigating external fire risks. The shipping container is configured for shipping lithium ion batteries with a cargo cavity proximate and interior to a second inner flame-retardant corrugated layer. The second inner flame-retardant corrugated layer is proximate and interior to an inner thermal paste panel. The inner thermal paste panel is proximate and interior to a dead air space panel. The dead air space panel is proximate and interior to a first inner flame-retardant corrugated layer. The first inner flame-retardant corrugated layer is proximate and interior to an outer thermal paste panel. The outer thermal paste panel is proximate and interior to a flame-retardant corrugated carton. The thermal paste panels preferably comprise aluminum flashing containing a mesh matrix for holding flowable thermal paste. The shipping container is lidded by a fitted cap above an air cap above a vacuum plenum cap. 1. A shipping container configured for shipping lithium ion batteries , the container comprising:a cargo cavity proximate and interior to a second inner flame-retardant corrugated layer, where the second inner flame-retardant corrugated layer is proximate and interior to an inner thermal paste panel;where the inner thermal paste panel is proximate and interior to a dead air space panel, where the dead air space panel is proximate and interior to a first inner flame-retardant corrugated layer; and,where the first inner flame-retardant corrugated layer is proximate and interior to an outer thermal paste panel, where the outer thermal paste panel is proximate and interior to a flame-retardant corrugated carton.2. The shipping container of where the inner thermal paste panel and the outer thermal paste panel each comprise flashing containing a mesh matrix holding a flowable thermal paste.3. The shipping container of where the flashing comprises aluminum.4. The shipping container of where the mesh matrix comprises ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Pallet

Номер: US20140110551A1

The present invention provides a pallet, which includes a base board and first secondary boards movably coupled to two opposite sides of the base board, and first coupling axles connecting between the base board and the first secondary boards. Each first coupling axle includes a first base from which a first extension section extends. The first extension section forms first flexible engagement keys. The base board forms first receiving sections corresponding to the first bases and also forming first track channels corresponding to the first extension sections. Each first track channel forms therein first retention slots corresponding to the first flexible engagement keys. The first bases are movably received in the first receiving slots. The first flexible engagement keys are receivable in the first retention slots to retain the first coupling axles in the base board. The first extension sections have ends fixed in the first secondary boards.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORMING A SHIPPING SUPPORT FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200024791A1
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A method for forming a shipping support for a washing machine appliance includes attaching an elongated post to a corrugated sheet. The elongated post is oriented perpendicular to flutes of the corrugated sheet when the elongated post is attached to the corrugated sheet. The method also includes attaching the corrugated sheet to a frame. The frame has a truncated pyramid base at a center of the frame. The truncated pyramid base is formed with a plurality of supports attached to a plurality of flaps of the frame. 1. A method for forming a shipping support for a washing machine appliance , comprising:attaching an elongated post to a corrugated sheet; andattaching the corrugated sheet to a frame, the frame having a truncated pyramid base at a center of the frame, the truncated pyramid base formed with a plurality of supports attached to a plurality of flaps of the frame.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the corrugated sheet has a width along a lateral direction claim 1 , the elongated post has a length along a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the lateral direction claim 1 , and the width of the corrugated sheet is about equal to the length of the elongated post.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elongated post is oriented perpendicular to flutes of the corrugated sheet when the elongated post is attached to the corrugated sheet.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the flutes of the corrugated sheet extend longitudinally along a lateral direction when the elongated post is attached to the corrugated sheet claim 3 , and the elongated post extends longitudinally along a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the lateral direction when the elongated post is attached to the corrugated sheet.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elongated post is a plurality of elongated posts claim 1 , each of the plurality of elongated posts attached to the corrugated sheet.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the corrugated sheet is positioned between the frame and ...

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