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Flexible dunnage handler

US9694555B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 27, 2010
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB31D2205/0088
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dunnage accumulator includes a first holding portion (502) and a second holding portion (504) configured and associated with the first holding portion to define a dunnage accumulation space therebetween and for receiving and removably retaining dunnage from a dunnage machine (17) in the accumulation space, wherein at least a portion of the second holding portion is flexible such that flexing thereof varies the accumulation space to accommodate a varying amount of dunnage held therein.

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