Steam table tray spacing apparatus
US4265168A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1980 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/821
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A spacer assembly for half steam table trays includes a grid-like framework upon which are mounted a plurality of non-metallic support pads adapted to accept the corners of adjacent trays laid thereon in a rectangular pattern. The framework is fabricated of a light metal functioning structurally only to position the support pads. A spacer assembly is laid atop each succeeding layer of trays and the tray corners are compressed a predetermined amount until the pads in a vertical column are in contact, whereby the pads bear the load of the trays stacked thereabove.
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