US4171059A
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Stackable loading platform
Assignee: Continental AG
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Filing: 1978-07-05
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1998-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A stackable loading platform having a bottom with a plurality of feet. A plurality of supports are respectively located at the feet and are detachably arranged therein. A plurality of side walls are arranged between and detachably engage the respective adjacent supports. The side walls, in the corner regions of their upper edges, are positively connected to the supports. The supports are selectively movable in the longitudinal direction thereof away from the bottom for removing the supports from the platform. In the region of the feet, rigid stops are associated with the platform for securing the lower portion of the side walls against inward movements.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl H. Heller
- 👤 Dieter Schiron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:33
CPC Classifications
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; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00233; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00532; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00606; B65D2519/00671; B65D2519/00676; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/00955; B65D2519/00965; B65D2519/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A stackable loading platform having a bottom with a plurality of hollow feet, a plurality of supports respectively located at said feet and detachably arranged therein, and a plurality of side walls arranged between and detachably engaging the respective adjacent supports, said side walls in the corner regions of their upper edges being positively connected to said supports, said supports being selectively movable in the longitudinal direction thereof away from said bottom for removing said supports from said platform, characterized in that rigid stops are associated with said platform in the region of said feet for securing the lower edges of said side walls against inward movements, said stops comprising metal strips respectively firmly inserted into the pertaining feet, said strips extending approximately diagonally across the opening of said feet, at least the middle portion of said strips being raised higher than the level of said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A stackable loading platform having a bottom with a plurality of hollow feet, a plurality of supports respectively located at said feet and detachably arranged therein, and a plurality of side walls arranged between and detachably engaging the respective adjacent supports, said side walls in the corner regions of their upper edges being positively connected to said supports, said supports being selectively movable in the longitudinal direction thereof away from said bottom for removing said supports from said platform, characterized in that rigid stops are associated with said platform in the region of said feet for securing the lower edges of said side walls against inward movements, said stops comprising metal strips respectively firmly inserted into the pertaining feet, said strips extending approximately diagonally across the opening of said feet, at least the middle portion of said strips being raised higher than the level of said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A loading platform according to claim 1, in which said metal strips are respectively provided with an upper rim, the end regions of which are aligned with the upper rim of said feet, said raised middle portion of said strips being in the form of a triangle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A loading platform according to claim 1, in which said stop comprises an internal border, at least the middle region of said border being provided with an upper rim which is higher than the level of said platform.
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) | 1982-10-15 | 1983-04-16 | 1983-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-15 | 1987-04-16 | 1987-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-15 | 1991-04-16 | 1991-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |