Patent · US Expired

Crates for transporting rubber blocks or sheets

US5083666A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 23, 1989
Grant dateJan 28, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D21/062
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Crates (1) for use in transporting a load of blocks or sheets of rubber having hinged support members (12) mounted in the rim (4). The members (12) include a hinged blade (14). Filled crates can be supported one on top of the other(s) in a stack with the blade (14) arranged to support the overlying crate. Empty crates can be nested in a compact condition with the blade (14) protruding slightly outwardly.

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