Apparatus for forming and strapping a pack
US4240340A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00111
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pack comprising a plurality of superposed layers of unit loads and at least one strap encircling said plurality of superposed layers. The bottom layer of the pack has formed therein at least one elongated free space or channel extending in a direction parallel to the axis of the loop of said at least one strap and capable of accommodating the arms of the fork of a lift truck. The strap or straps have a low tension, but when the arms of the lift truck fork are upwardly engaged into the free spaces, the straps are tightened and firmly hold the load which can therefore be handled safely. The straps slacken when the pack is deposited on top of another pack, thereby allowing the upper pack to chocke itself onto the lower pack and thereby allowing to form columns of stacked packs with a greater number of packs and a higher degree of safety than with hitherto known packs.
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