Pallet changing apparatus
Patent 5582499 Issued on December 10, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 11, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 11, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2394693 2412155 2451226 2574394 3645409 Pallet load transfer method and apparatus Patent #: 5118243 InventorApplicationNo. 583926 filed on 01/11/1996US Classes:414/416.04, Ejector414/608Separable rackExaminersPrimary: Werner, Frank E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB65G 067/00AbstractApparatus for changing a load support by a first pallet to a second pallet comprises a stop member rigidly mounted on a floor surface, the stop member having an opening at a lower end sufficient for the pallet to slide under the stop member and having an abutting surface above the opening for engaging a side of the load on the first pallet. The first pallet has a rear edge facing the stop member opening and a front edge on an opposite side facing away from the stop member. A spacer member fits under the front edge of the first pallet to raise the front edge of the first pallet above the level of the second pallet, the spacer member being moveable inwardly toward the stop member along with the first pallet. When the second pallet is placed against the front edge of the first pallet and is slid toward the stop member while being positioned against the first pallet, the first pallet is forced under the stop member while the load is held in place, thus causing the load to be slidably transferred from the first pallet to the second pallet. The elevation of the front edge of the first pallet by the spacer facilitates sliding transfer of the load.Field of SearchConvertible attachmentSeparable rack DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means Recirculates emptied pallet or separator ASSOCIATED WITH FORMING OR DISPERSING GROUPS OF INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES (E.G., STACKING PATTERNS, ETC.) Including means for collecting emptied pallet or separator APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING PLURAL ORDERLY ARTICLES ONTO PALLET METHODS | |
