Pallet separator sheet for protecting palletized cargo and method therefor
US5894804A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/0084
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet separator sheet is disclosure for placement between tiers of palletized cargo. The sheet inhibits movement of the cargo of a upper tier. The sheet protects the cargo of a lower tier and has a surface which grips the cargo of the lower tier. The separator sheet can include a first upper sheet of a stiff yet pliable first material having protrusions extending upwardly. A second lower sheet, preferable having cavities, is joined to a lower surface of the upper sheet so that the sheets are congruent. The second lower sheet having a greater coefficient of friction than the upper sheet. Separator sheet is generally rectangular and can have a lip extending at an angle to the main body of the separator sheet.
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