Returnable packaging system for awnings
US5351827A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A returnable and reusable shipping and storing system for elongated members, such as rolled awnings. The system includes a cart upon which a series of awning support plates are stacked. Each support plate has a wave-like structure which cooperates with vertically adjacent support plates to define a series of elongated channels. The channels are adapted to slidably receive the rolled awnings, and allow individual rolled awnings to be removed from the stack of support plates regardless of their vertical position within the stack. The awnings project in a cantilever fashion from the support plates, the projecting ends being protected and supported by awning end bags. The awning support plates are nestable to reduce the vertical height required for storage and re-shipment to the awning manufacturer, thereby reducing the inventory and shipping expenses of the system. The end bags preclude the awnings from moving longitudinally, and thereby prevent the awnings from sliding out of the elongated channels during shipment thereof.
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