Dunnage-free shipping assembly
US7469786B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/5028
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dunnage-free product-shipping assembly comprising a support member securable to the product in a substantially fixed position. A shipping container has an interior area sized to removably contain the support member. The shipping container has a base and sidewalls projecting from the base. The sidewalls restrict lateral movement of the support member relative to the base. A closure member is movable between an open position and a closed position. The closure member is out of engagement with the support member and the product when in the closed position. A retention flap is connected to one of the sidewalls and is movable between engaged and released positions. The retention flap, when in the engaged position, restricts movement of the support member and the product in a direction normal to the base. When the retention flap is in the released position, the support member and product can be moved normally relative to the base for removal from the shipping container.
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