Method for transporting concentrated mass loads by container
US9108795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2590/0058
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cradle for use with a load-bearing pallet and a shipping container is disclosed and comprises a support portion, an arresting portion and a base portion. The support portion, in use, is disposed beneath and supporting the pallet. The pallet, in use, is disposed in the container between the container sides. The arresting portion, in use, arrests horizontal sliding motion of the pallet relative to the support portion. The base portion, in use, is disposed on the floor of the container and spreads the load of the pallet, the support portion and the arresting portion over the floor of the container to within the capacity of the container. The base portion further is adapted to permit the pallet to be deposited onto and removed from the support portion by the truck using the rear doors of the container. A method for shipping steel coils using the cradle is also disclosed.
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