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Apparatus for loading articles into a shipping container

US12060237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2019
Grant dateAug 13, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2814/0302
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (100) for loading a shipping container (101), comprising a transfer plate (103) having a series of holes (201, 202) therein and configured to slide, together with an article thereon, into and out of the shipping container (101), and a transfer means (104) positioned underneath the transfer plate (103) and configured to engage with the holes in the transfer plate and to retract or extend after engagement with the holes to pull the transfer plate into and out of the shipping container.

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