Pallet handling platten unit
US5330306A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0485
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet handling platten system of the invention includes an auxiliary platten unit. The auxiliary platten unit comprises a pair of auxiliary plattens 30 normally stowable beneath the level of the load bearing surfaces of primary plattens 5 of the system. Devices 74,72 are provided for lifting the auxiliary plattens 30 to a first elevated level, for moving the auxiliary plattens 30 laterally of the system while not under load, and for lifting them when so extended to a second elevated level to take the load of the pallet. The primary plattens 5 of the system are then withdrawn while the load is supported on the auxiliary plattens, but the auxiliary plattens do not themselves move laterally under load.
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