Tower compression unit
US5185988A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/52
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tower compression unit having a case compression tower with vertically oriented surfaces defining a compression chamber, and an access gate associated with the tower compression unit. The access gate has a means for moving the cases within the tower by applying a vertical force to the cases. The force is applied through machinery attached to or received through the access gate.
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