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Suspension package

US5894932A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateApr 20, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/075
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suspension package includes a frame having two sides and two ends positioned around a central opening. Two end panels are hinged at respective ends of the frame, and two side panels are hinged at respective sides of the frame. A product restraining hammock is mounted to extend between the end panels over the opening. In use the end panels are pivoted downwardly to tension the hammock and to suspend a product in the opening. The side panels are pivoted upwardly to space the frame array away from an outer container into which the suspension package is placed. The end panels may be shaped as tubular beams to provide increased bending resistance.

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