System and method for automating pallet placement on a platform

Details System and method for automating pallet placement on a platform System and method for automating pallet placement on a platform

2006-03-07

2008-11-11

Gordon, Stephen (Department: 3612)

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

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On supporting on-and-off base

C410S032000, C410S033000, C410S069000, C410S080000, C410S082000, C410S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07448835

ABSTRACT:
An automatic pallet to platform locking system enables pallets of supplies or cargoes to automatically be locked down onto the top of a transportation platform, thus avoiding the use of tie down straps and allowing for automated material handling equipment (MHE) such as a forklift. The present system replaces older, difficult to reconfigure, mostly manual loading and unloading systems and methods with a mechanical interface that allows for relatively easy reconfiguration for different pallet sizes, and that can simplify the task of loading and unloading pallets. The mechanical interface between a pallet and a transportation platform or flatbed is a metal to metal interface. It eliminates the need to tie and secure a strap, which is a time consuming and manual process.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6929438 (2005-08-01), Foster et al.

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