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Process and apparatus for the loading of pallets in layers

US4941374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1988
Grant dateJul 17, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/463
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In the loading of pallets (10) with cartons (11) arranged in layers (carton layer 14), intermediate layers (24) consisting of paper or the like frequently have to be introduced between the carton layers (14). The pallets (10) are loaded by a palletizer (13) which is known for these purposes and which has a pivotable and multiply bendable cantilever arm (19). The intermediate layers (24) are laid onto the carton layers (14) by this cantilever arm (19) with a suction holder (23). At the same time, portions of a continuous web of material (25) running off from a reel (26) are drawn onto the completed carton layer (14) and then severed to the correct size from the web of material (25).

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