Palletizing system for produce cartons and the like
US4165806A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00572
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A palletizing system for a plurality of generally parallelepiped cartons containing crushable products such as heads of lettuce. A pallet dimensioned to receive thereon a plurality of uniform size cartons in a rectangular pattern whereby orthogonal vertical confronting zones are formed intermediate the cartons. Two or more thin elongate compression resistant members and means for supporting the members on the pallet and within the zones. A rigid plate substantially congruent to the pallet for placement in bearing relation at the upper extremities of the compression resistant members so that the load from a plurality of cartons stacked on top of the plate will be transferred to the pallet and will not unduly compress or damage the cartons disposed below the plate.
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