US3752332A
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Pallet for transporting track ties
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A pallet for conveying elongated objects, such as track ties, comprises a bottom support frame and stanchions at the opposite edges of the frame. The stanchions are inwardly pivotal, and balancing means are arranged in the region of each fulcrum for counterbalancing the weight of each stanchion when it is pivoted.
Inventors
- 👤 J Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:55
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B29/00; E01B29/06; B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/08; B65D19/12; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00532; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00641; B65D2519/00646; B65D2519/00656; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00865; B65D2519/00875; B65D2519/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A pallet for transporting elongated objects, comprising 1. a bottom support frame having two opposite longitudinally extending edges, 2. stanchions arranged at the edges and upwardly projecting therefrom, 3. pivot pin means mounting at least a major length of each one of the stanchions for pivoting each stanchion individually inwardly from an open position about a fulcrum axis, and 4. a balancing means in the region of each pivot pin means for counter-balancing the weight of each stanchion when the same is pivoted, the balancing means including a. an extension of the pivot pin means in the fulcrum axis, the pivot pin means extension having a free end, and b. a helical spring surrounding the pivot pin means extension and having one end attached to the free pivot pin means extension end while the other spring end is attached to the stanchion at a radial distance from the pivot pin means, the spring being tensioned in the direction of the pivotal movement of the stanchion into the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A pallet for transporting elongated objects, comprising 1. a bottom support frame having two opposite longitudinally extending edges, 2. stanchions arranged at the edges and upwardly projecting therefrom, 3. pivot pin means mounting at least a major length of each one of the stanchions for pivoting each stanchion individually inwardly from an open position about a fulcrum axis, and 4. a balancing means in the region of each pivot pin means for counter-balancing the weight of each stanchion when the same is pivoted, the balancing means including a. an extension of the pivot pin means in the fulcrum axis, the pivot pin means extension having a free end, and b. a helical spring surrounding the pivot pin means extension and having one end attached to the free pivot pin means extension end while the other spring end is attached to the stanchion at a radial distance from the pivot pin means, the spring being tensioned in the direction of the pivotal movement of the stanchion into the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pallet of claim 1, further comprising latch means for holding the stanchions in the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
stanchions arranged at the edges and upwardly projecting therefrom,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
stanchions arranged at the edges and upwardly projecting therefrom,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
pivot pin means mounting at least a major length of each one of the stanchions for pivoting each stanchion individually inwardly from an open position about a fulcrum axis, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
pivot pin means mounting at least a major length of each one of the stanchions for pivoting each stanchion individually inwardly from an open position about a fulcrum axis, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The pallet of claim 2, wherein the latch means comprises a hook rotatably mounted on each stanchion in the region of the fulcrum axis thereof, and a bolt projecting from the bottom support above said fulcrum axis, the weight of the hook causing the hook to engage the bolt automatically in the open position of the stanchion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The pallet of claim 1, wherein the bottom support frame comprises two U-shaped frame parts, each frame part having two upwardly extending legs having free ends, and transverse rods interconnecting the U-shaped frame parts and spacing them apart, and the stanchions being pivoted on the free ends of the frame part legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
109 words
a balancing means in the region of each pivot pin means for counter-balancing the weight of each stanchion when the same is pivoted, the balancing means including a. an extension of the pivot pin means in the fulcrum axis, the pivot pin means extension having a free end, and b. a helical spring surrounding the pivot pin means extension and having one end attached to the free pivot pin means extension end while the other spring end is attached to the stanchion at a radial distance from the pivot pin means, the spring being tensioned in the direction of the pivotal movement of the stanchion into the open position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
109 words
a balancing means in the region of each pivot pin means for counter-balancing the weight of each stanchion when the same is pivoted, the balancing means including a. an extension of the pivot pin means in the fulcrum axis, the pivot pin means extension having a free end, and b. a helical spring surrounding the pivot pin means extension and having one end attached to the free pivot pin means extension end while the other spring end is attached to the stanchion at a radial distance from the pivot pin means, the spring being tensioned in the direction of the pivotal movement of the stanchion into the open position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
The pallet of claim 4, wherein the stanchions and the upwardly extending legs of the frame parts are of U-shaped cross section having an open inwardly facing side, and further comprising support beams for the elongated objects, the support beams having opposite ends mountable in the open sides of the stanchions and frame part legs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |