Bag support
US5503355A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B67/1211
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bag support is described which includes a two part support frame with a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first end and a second end. The second portion has a first end and a second end. The second end of the second portion is pivotally mounted to the second end of the first portion. The first portion and the second portion are relatively movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the first end of the first portion is spaced from the first end of the second portion. In the closed position the first end of the first portion is immediately adjacent the first end of the second portion. A first bag holding clamp is provided at the first end of the first portion, whereby the first bag holding clamp grips one side of an access opening to a bag. A second bag holding clamp is are provided at the first end of the second portion whereby the second bag holding clamp grips another side of the access opening of the bag. When the support frame is in the open position the access opening to the bag is held open and when the support frame is in the closed position the access opening to the bag is held closed. A locking engagement maintai…
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