Erecting aid
US9725197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2247/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An erecting aid for packaging materials is described and may include a table portion and a panel. A panel may be coupled to one side of the table portion. The table portion and the panel can be configured such that the table portion and panel form an acute angle and the panel acts as a type of back support wall with respect to the table portion. A clamp may cooperate with the table portion to produce a clamping force. The clamping force may occur by biasing at least a portion of the clamp towards a relaxed, closed. The combination of the table, panel and biased clamp provide the forces necessary to stabilize a partially folded corrugated box during the erecting process such that the partially folded corrugated box is stabilized and maintained in a partially assembled state while the operator can use both hands to complete the erecting process.
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