Pallet and container integrated with pallet
US4976365A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1989 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D88/129
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet which comprises a four sided platform with forklift tine receiving channels disposed at each side of the platform is disclosed. Horizontal surface engaging wheels are disposed on the bottom of the platform for supporting the platform and for enabling the platform to be moved along a horizontal surface. Vertical surface engaging rollers are disposed on the first and the third sides of the platform for preventing frictional engagement of the first and the second sides of the platform with a vertical surface. An automatic connecting and retracting means is positioned at the second side of the platform for enabling the automatic retraction of the connecting and retracting device upon contact of the device with a wall. A coupling apparatus is positioned at the fourth side of the platform for enabling an interconnection of the platform with a second platform having the automatic connecting and retracting device operatively positioned thereon to interconnect with the coupling structure of the platform upon contact with the automatic connecting and retracting device of the second platform to thereafter enable simultaneous movement of the platforms along the horizontal plane.
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