US3964623A
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Pallet-palletizer assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-12
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1995-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A pallet palletizer apparatus for handling lightweight air cargo containers, the apparatus including a slave pallet and a palletizer. The slave pallet includes a supporting surface for providing maximum contact with the bottom of the containers, enclosed tine ways for receiving the tines of a fork lift truck and pipe rail guards to protect the container overhang from damage. The palletizer includes a plurality of roller assemblies mounted in spaced parallel rows on a frame to allow for seating of the slave pallet in the spaces between the roller assemblies and the palletizer. Pallet guides are provided on the palletizer for aligning the slave pallet and container with the air cargo conveyor system.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene D. Verhein
- 👤 Donald Verhein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A pallet palletizer assembly for positively locating a pallet in alignment with a conveyor, said assembly comprising a pallet and a palletizer, said pallet including a frame, a pair of tine ways located within said frame in a parallel spaced relation, said tine ways being open at the ends to receive the tines of a fork lift truck, said palletizer including a pair of rectangular frames, a number of roller assemblies mounted on each of said frames in parallel spaced relation to define spaces for receiving said tine ways, and means on one of said rectangular frames for guiding said pallet into the spaces between said roller assemblies, whereby said pallet can be seated on the palletizer frame below the level of the upper surfaces of the roller assembly and in alignment with the conveyor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A pallet palletizer assembly for positively locating a pallet in alignment with a conveyor, said assembly comprising a pallet and a palletizer, said pallet including a frame, a pair of tine ways located within said frame in a parallel spaced relation, said tine ways being open at the ends to receive the tines of a fork lift truck, said palletizer including a pair of rectangular frames, a number of roller assemblies mounted on each of said frames in parallel spaced relation to define spaces for receiving said tine ways, and means on one of said rectangular frames for guiding said pallet into the spaces between said roller assemblies, whereby said pallet can be seated on the palletizer frame below the level of the upper surfaces of the roller assembly and in alignment with the conveyor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said pallet includes means on said frame for retaining the container in a fixed position on said pallet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly according to claim 1 including means on said frame for guarding the bottom of said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said each of said roller assemblies includes a plurality of rollers, said rollers being located a distance from said rectangular frames greater than the height of the tine ways.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
A pallet palletizer assembly for transporting lightweight cargo containers, said assembly comprising: a pallet including a rectangular frame and a pair of enclosed tine ways mounted in a parallel spaced relation within said frame, said tine ways being open at the ends, and a palletizer including a supporting frame and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted on said supporting frame in parallel spaced relation, said roller assemblies having a height greater than the height of said tine ways, the tine ways on said pallet being spaced to seat on said supporting frame in the spaces between said roller assemblies, guides at one end of each space between said roller assemblies to positively align said pallet on said palletizer, whereby a container supported on said rectangular frame will be supported and positively located on said roller assemblies when said tine ways are seated on said support frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
146 words
A pallet palletizer assembly for transporting lightweight cargo containers, said assembly comprising: a pallet including a rectangular frame and a pair of enclosed tine ways mounted in a parallel spaced relation within said frame, said tine ways being open at the ends, and a palletizer including a supporting frame and a plurality of roller assemblies mounted on said supporting frame in parallel spaced relation, said roller assemblies having a height greater than the height of said tine ways, the tine ways on said pallet being spaced to seat on said supporting frame in the spaces between said roller assemblies, guides at one end of each space between said roller assemblies to positively align said pallet on said palletizer, whereby a container supported on said rectangular frame will be supported and positively located on said roller assemblies when said tine ways are seated on said support frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly according to claim 5 wherein said rectangular frame and said tine ways provide a flat carrying surface for the containers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly according to claim 5 wherein said pallet includes a guard rail assembly for protecting a portion of the bottom of the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |