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Adaptor pallet and method of handling cargo

US8943980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2009
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2519/00815
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adaptor pallet (10) which comprises at least one load bearing deck (12) to receive the wheels (22) of a dolly (20), the load bearing decks (12) that are separated by at least one lifting point (18) to receive the lifting forks of a forklift as well as at least one locking member (16) to engage with the dolly (20) the locking member (16) being adapted to be manipulated with activation means. The activation means comprises at least a lever (14) and it is adapted to deactivate said locking member (16) when it is moved in its first degree of freedom. Also the activation means is adapted to activate said locking member (16) when it is moved in its second degree of freedom. A method of handling cargo.

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