Pallet dampening system
US9284107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00815
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for reducing the effects of vibration and shock during transfer of an item on a pallet is provided. The system includes sleeves having recesses therein. The recesses are used to house dampening members, which reduce the vertical movement of the item on the pallet during transport of the item. Blocks may be positioned on the sleeves and may include apertures therethrough to house feet of the item being shipped to aid in providing lateral stability for the item during transfer. In addition, a transition member may be positioned between the feet of the item and the dampening member to increase the surface area on the dampening member to further aid in stabilizing the vertical movement of the item during transport.
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