Shipping case and insert for automated box blank handling system
US5249686A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/814
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for packing, shipping and automated unloading of stacks of box blanks so as to minimize damage to the box blanks and facilitate the insertion of the box blanks into an automated packaging machine. A fitted shipping case, filled with stacks of box blanks and upper and lower inserts, has a plurality of holes in its upper and lower flaps for cooperating with an automated unloading machine. Inserts enclosed in the shipping case minimize damage due to shifting of the box blank stacks, provide added resistance against case failure during transit, and cooperate with the automated unloading machine to facilitate removal of the box blank stacks from the shipping case.
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