CA2080448A1 - Pallet-mounting device - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract
PALLET-MOUNTING DEVICE
ABSTRACT
This invention describes a pallet-mounting device for use with a standard pallet for the storage and movement of barrels and the like. The pallet-mounting device comprises: a base, with a receiving means for receiving barrels, or the like, at the bottom edge or end of the barrel and a stop means to stabilize the base on the pallet. A clamping means can also be provided for use when more than one layer of the pallet-mounting device, associated barrels and standard pallet are vertically stacked. The clamping means can be attached from one loaded pallet-mounting device to the handle of the barrels of a second loaded pallet-mounting device to stabilize the vertical stack.
The device is constructed of inexpensive materials.
ABSTRACT
This invention describes a pallet-mounting device for use with a standard pallet for the storage and movement of barrels and the like. The pallet-mounting device comprises: a base, with a receiving means for receiving barrels, or the like, at the bottom edge or end of the barrel and a stop means to stabilize the base on the pallet. A clamping means can also be provided for use when more than one layer of the pallet-mounting device, associated barrels and standard pallet are vertically stacked. The clamping means can be attached from one loaded pallet-mounting device to the handle of the barrels of a second loaded pallet-mounting device to stabilize the vertical stack.
The device is constructed of inexpensive materials.
Description
208~448 Background and Prior Art This invention describes a device for mounting on a standard pallet for storing and moving barrels, or the like.
In the past, barrels have been moved and stored on pallets in a number of ways, which do not adequately stabilize the barrel on the pallet and which do not provide a quick and efficient means of vertically stacking and etoring the loaded pallets. Serious injury to both workers and equipment can be the result of attempting to move barrels which have been improperly stabilized on a pallet. In order to minimize this risk, barrels mounted on a pallet must, therefore, be adequately stabilized to eliminate the risk of the barrels slipping off the pallet when lifting the pallet, in addition to providing a stable base and a means of connecting loaded pallets to one another when they are stacked vertically.
As well, in the past, barrels which have been mounted on pallets have not been provided with adequate protection to prevent damage resulting from bumping loaded pallets into one another during transport with a fork-lift. Damage to both equipment and merchandi9e can resUlt from improperly protected barrels or pallets.
Furthermore, a company handling many different products in its warehouse may have many specialized pallets for each product, which increases handling costs rather than utilizing a device, which is adapted to mount on a conventional pallet thereby enabling greater flexibility in the use of the conventional pallet in the workplace.
Pallets designed for the movement of barrels and the like in the past have had other problems associated with them.
~hey have often required complicated manufacturing and 20~0~
construction techniques combining many components into a æingle unit, thereby increasing the cost of production as a result of increased complexity or alternatively providing many specialized separate components which similarly add to the cost of production.
British Patent Application 2175878 A (published Dec 10, 1986) describes a complex vacuum formed pallet, which is not used in conjunction with a standard wooden pallet. While this patent application provides a means of stacking individual tiers of barrels, it is limited in the number of barrels that can be carried by the position of the channels for the forks of a fork-lift. As a result of the position of the fork channels, barrels can only be carried between the forks of the fork-lift, thereby reducing the efficiency of movement and stacking of barrels. In addition, the combination of structural and stacking elements into a single unit for the movement or storage of one product increases the cost of production of this pallet.
US Patent 5,025,735 describes a pallet assembly for wire reels, which is not used with a conventional pallet.
Instead, it has specialized legs which enable fork-lift access under the bottom tier of products only. It describes a plurality of specialized parts which do not permit a fork-lift to stack individual tiers of merchandi6e, requiring individual reel6 of wire to be separately placed on the higher tiers of the assembly.
Its means of construction is also comple~.
Heretofore, the prior art has not provided an inexpensive means of stabilizing barrels or the like on a conventional pallet, which permits both movement and vertical stacking of loaded pallets.
Summary of the Invention The present invention overcomes the problems of 20~0~8 stabilizing barrels or the like on a standard pallet for movement, storage or vertical stacking. The pallet-mounting device of the present invention is comprised of a base, with a bottom surface, adapted to rest on the upper surface of a standard pallet, and a top surface. A series of receiving means is provided on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel, or the like. The pallet-mounting device further comprises a stop means, attached to said base for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet.
Handles can be provided on the base for eaee of handling.
Therefore, according to the present invention there is provided a pallet-mounting device, for use with a pallet for moving and storing barrels and the like, said pallet-mounting device comprising: a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet; a plurality of receiving means on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel or the like; a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet; wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
The stop means of the present invention is on or near the perimeter of at least two sides of the bottom surface or edge o~ the base. The stop means pro~ecting downwardly below the bottom surface of the base such that the inner surface of the stop means matingly abuts the upper outer wall of the standard pallet in order that slipping movement of said base relative to the pallet is inhibited. The stop means can be provided on all four sides of the base, however, it is preferred to have it mounted on two sides only.
There are several embodiments of the receiving means which can be used with the pallet-mounting device. Examples of these embodiments include:
1. Circular disks which project above the top surface of the base to engage with the inner surfacs of a flange 20~0~8 or the like at the end of a barrel;
In the past, barrels have been moved and stored on pallets in a number of ways, which do not adequately stabilize the barrel on the pallet and which do not provide a quick and efficient means of vertically stacking and etoring the loaded pallets. Serious injury to both workers and equipment can be the result of attempting to move barrels which have been improperly stabilized on a pallet. In order to minimize this risk, barrels mounted on a pallet must, therefore, be adequately stabilized to eliminate the risk of the barrels slipping off the pallet when lifting the pallet, in addition to providing a stable base and a means of connecting loaded pallets to one another when they are stacked vertically.
As well, in the past, barrels which have been mounted on pallets have not been provided with adequate protection to prevent damage resulting from bumping loaded pallets into one another during transport with a fork-lift. Damage to both equipment and merchandi9e can resUlt from improperly protected barrels or pallets.
Furthermore, a company handling many different products in its warehouse may have many specialized pallets for each product, which increases handling costs rather than utilizing a device, which is adapted to mount on a conventional pallet thereby enabling greater flexibility in the use of the conventional pallet in the workplace.
Pallets designed for the movement of barrels and the like in the past have had other problems associated with them.
~hey have often required complicated manufacturing and 20~0~
construction techniques combining many components into a æingle unit, thereby increasing the cost of production as a result of increased complexity or alternatively providing many specialized separate components which similarly add to the cost of production.
British Patent Application 2175878 A (published Dec 10, 1986) describes a complex vacuum formed pallet, which is not used in conjunction with a standard wooden pallet. While this patent application provides a means of stacking individual tiers of barrels, it is limited in the number of barrels that can be carried by the position of the channels for the forks of a fork-lift. As a result of the position of the fork channels, barrels can only be carried between the forks of the fork-lift, thereby reducing the efficiency of movement and stacking of barrels. In addition, the combination of structural and stacking elements into a single unit for the movement or storage of one product increases the cost of production of this pallet.
US Patent 5,025,735 describes a pallet assembly for wire reels, which is not used with a conventional pallet.
Instead, it has specialized legs which enable fork-lift access under the bottom tier of products only. It describes a plurality of specialized parts which do not permit a fork-lift to stack individual tiers of merchandi6e, requiring individual reel6 of wire to be separately placed on the higher tiers of the assembly.
Its means of construction is also comple~.
Heretofore, the prior art has not provided an inexpensive means of stabilizing barrels or the like on a conventional pallet, which permits both movement and vertical stacking of loaded pallets.
Summary of the Invention The present invention overcomes the problems of 20~0~8 stabilizing barrels or the like on a standard pallet for movement, storage or vertical stacking. The pallet-mounting device of the present invention is comprised of a base, with a bottom surface, adapted to rest on the upper surface of a standard pallet, and a top surface. A series of receiving means is provided on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel, or the like. The pallet-mounting device further comprises a stop means, attached to said base for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet.
Handles can be provided on the base for eaee of handling.
Therefore, according to the present invention there is provided a pallet-mounting device, for use with a pallet for moving and storing barrels and the like, said pallet-mounting device comprising: a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet; a plurality of receiving means on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel or the like; a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet; wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
The stop means of the present invention is on or near the perimeter of at least two sides of the bottom surface or edge o~ the base. The stop means pro~ecting downwardly below the bottom surface of the base such that the inner surface of the stop means matingly abuts the upper outer wall of the standard pallet in order that slipping movement of said base relative to the pallet is inhibited. The stop means can be provided on all four sides of the base, however, it is preferred to have it mounted on two sides only.
There are several embodiments of the receiving means which can be used with the pallet-mounting device. Examples of these embodiments include:
1. Circular disks which project above the top surface of the base to engage with the inner surfacs of a flange 20~0~8 or the like at the end of a barrel;
2. Circular rings which project above the top surface of the base to engage with the outer surface of a flange or the like at the end of a barrel;
3. Circular rings recessed in the base for engagement with both the inner and outer surfaces of a flange or the like at the end of a barrel; and, 4. Circular disks recessed in the base for engagement with the outer surface of a flange or the like at the end of a barrel.
A still further embodiment of the invention provides a clamping means for use when more than one layer of the pallet-mounting device, associated barrels and standard pallet are vertically stacked. The clamping means can be attached from one loaded pallet-mounting device to the handle of the barrels of a second loaded pallet-mounting device to stabilize the vertical stack.
It is preferred that the pallet-mounting device of the present invention be constructed of low~cost materials which could include plywood, low density polyethylene or other plastic materials and f ibreglass.
2S A still further embodiment of the invention i6 to provide a top tray in conjunction with the pallet-mounting device. This tray is adapted to fit over the upper ends of the kegs so as to further stabilize the kegs on the pallet-mounting device during lifting of a loaded pallet in the warehouse. The tray is provided with a plurality of holes of sufficient diameter so as to permit the upper end of the barrel to protrude marginally beyond tha upper surface of the tray. The size of the tray and the positioning of the holes is similar to that of the base. However, in operation, the kegs, particularly if they are loaded, may be sufficiently stable on the pallet and, therefore, not re~uire any additional stabilizing means.
Brief Description of the Drawinas Figure 1 is a top view of one embodiment of the pallet-mounting device.
Figure 2 is an exploded cross sectional view of the pallet-mounting device of Figure 1, shown with barrels and a standard pallet, across line I-I.
Figure 3 i5 a plan view of a vertical stacking of three ~imilarly loaded pallet-mounting devices and standard pallets.
Detailed Description of the Invention Figure 1 shows a top view of one embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10. Figure 2 shows an exploded cross-sectional view of the pallet-mounting device 10 at section I-I, which shows the placement of the pallet-mounting device over a standard pallet 12 and the placement of the barrels 32 in the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device.
The pallet-mounting device comprises a base 14; with a top surface 16, bottom surface 18, front edge 20, back edge 22, and side edges 24 and 26. The ba6e is adapted to rest on the top surface 28 of the standard pallet 12. A number of receiving means are formed on the top surface 16 of the base.
In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the receiving means comprises circular depressions 30 that are formed in the top surface of the base 16 to matingly receive the lower edge 66 of a barrel 32.
The pallet-mounting device, shown in Figures 1 and 2, further comprises a stop means 34, which is provided on the bottom surface 18 of said base 14, adjacent the front edge 20 and back edge 22, so as to provide a means to inhibit slipping movement of said base 14, relative to said pallet 12. The stop 2~80~8 means 34 is provided with inside edges 36 and 38, which matingly abuts the outer edges 40 and 42 of the standard pallet 12 when the base 14 is placed on the pallet 12.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the stop means 34 is a separate component, attached to the base on at least two bottom outside edges and shown here attached to the front edge 20 and back edge 22. The stop means could also be attached at the side edges 24 and 26. In this embodiment the size of the base would be reduced at these side edges so that the stop means would provide the neces6ary snug fit over the standard pallet 12 to inhibit slipping movement of the base 14, relative to the said pallet 12. The stop means can optionally be made to be adjustable to ensure a snug fit over the standard pallet. In a lS further embodiment of the present invention, the stop means could be integrally formed with the base.
As noted above, the stop means can be mounted or formed on at least two sides of the base. It i8 however, possible that the stop means be mounted or formed on all four 6ides. In some instances, this is not necessary or desirable because of size limitations with respect to a particular warehouse or truck stacking arrangement.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pallet-mounting device further comprises handle means 56, used for the convenient moving and the placement of the pallet-mounting device onto a standard pallet.
The embodiment of the pallet-mounting device shown in Figures 1 and 2 shows the preferred spacing of the receiving means 30. In order to maximize the number of barrels, which can be placed on the pallet-mounting device, the receiving means are closely spaced in a staggered arrangement. This arrangement provides a stable distribution of the weight of the loaded pallet-mounting device on the pallet. When the pallet-mounting - device is used to carry or store beer barrels, or other types of 2~80~8 barrels of equal size, eight barrels can be placed on the base, with the necessary receiving means. If larger or smaller barrels are to be carried, the number of receiving means can be varied accordingly. In zonsidering the number of receiving means as60ciated with the base and the number of barrels to be loaded on the base, it is preferred that the maximum number of barrels be loaded and that the position of the receiving means be such that the weight be distributed evenly over the base.
As mentioned previously, the overall size of the pallet-mounting device must be such that the stop means thereof will fit ~nugly over a standard pallet. It i8 preferred that the size of the base 14 relative to the pallet 12 is such that the out~ide surface of the barrel 32 or the like does not project beyond the perimeter of the pallet-mounting device lO. The base 14 can extend beyond the edge of the pallet 12, if desired, to maintain the close spacing identified above.
The base 14 can also be provided with a plurality of holes between the non-essential components of the receiving means in order to decrease the overall weight of the pallet-mounting device. These holes can be made of sufficient size to significantly reduce weight without interfering with the receiving m~ans or affecting the strength of the device.
In another embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10, the receiving means are circular disks which project above the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with the inner surface of a flange on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
A further embodiment of the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device 10 comprise circular rings, which project above the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with the outer edge of a flange on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
2~804~8 In a still further embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10 of the present invention, the receiving means comprise circular ring depressions recessed in the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with inner or outer edge of a S flange or the like on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
Figure 3 shows the vertical stacking of three tiers of barrels with the pallet-mounting device 10. A first pallet-mounting device 10 is loaded with barrels 32 or the like, therebyproviding a flat surface on the upper end of the barrels 62, on which to place a second standard pallet 12 similarly loaded with a pallet-mounting device 10 and barrels 32. In this construction, a forklift can be used to stack similarly loaded pallets. A third tier can also be added.
A clamping means can also be used to stabilize two or more pallet-mounting devices 10 when stacked vertically. The clamping means i6 mounted on the first pallet-mounting device 12 in order to project downwardly towards the second pallet-mounting device 10. Positioning of the clamping means allows said clamping means to engage with the handles of the barrel 32 beneath it. The clamping means would be used primarily to stabilize a stack of two or more tiers of barrels when they are being loaded into a truc~-trailer if it is deemed neceseary that additional stability is required.
The pallet-mounting device 10 is used in warehouses, trucks and other storage and transportation facilities where barrels 32 or the like must be transported, stacked or stored.
In use, the pallet-mounting device 10 is placed and aligned on top of a standard pallet 12 in order that the stop means 34 of the device snugly fits around, at least two of the outer edges of the pallet 12. Once the pallet-mounting device is in place, individual barrels 32 are placed within the receiving means on the top surface 16 of the base. A typical ~80448 pallet-mounting device, for the loading and transportation of beer barrels will have eight receiving means for eight barrels.
In the event that a barrel is not placed in each receiving means, the distribution of barrels would be made by the operator to equalize the distribution of weight around the centre o~ the device 10.
After loading, the forks of a fork-lift truck could be positioned within the standard pallet 12 whereby normal lifting and moving operations could be performed.
If it is desired to stack individual loaded pallet-mounting devices 10, a fork-lift would lift and position one loaded pallet-mounting device 10 directly over a second loaded pallet-mounting device 10 in order that the bottom surface 54 of the standard pallet 12 will rest on the top surface of the barrels 32 or the like of the second pallet-mounting device 10.
Once the two layers of loaded pallet-mounting devices are stacked, the clamping means of the first pallet-mounting device 12, if needed, would be positioned in order to engage with ~he handles of the barrel 32 beneath it. A third layer can be similarly stacked.
Disassembly of the loaded or stacked pallet-mounting devices 10 would progress in the opposite order to the procedure identified above.
It is understood that the invention has been disclosed herein in connection with certain examples and embodiments.
However such changes, modifications or equivalents as can be used by those skilled in the art are intended to be included.
Accordingly the disclosure is to be construed as exemplary, rather than limiting, and such changes within the principles of the invention as are obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.
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A still further embodiment of the invention provides a clamping means for use when more than one layer of the pallet-mounting device, associated barrels and standard pallet are vertically stacked. The clamping means can be attached from one loaded pallet-mounting device to the handle of the barrels of a second loaded pallet-mounting device to stabilize the vertical stack.
It is preferred that the pallet-mounting device of the present invention be constructed of low~cost materials which could include plywood, low density polyethylene or other plastic materials and f ibreglass.
2S A still further embodiment of the invention i6 to provide a top tray in conjunction with the pallet-mounting device. This tray is adapted to fit over the upper ends of the kegs so as to further stabilize the kegs on the pallet-mounting device during lifting of a loaded pallet in the warehouse. The tray is provided with a plurality of holes of sufficient diameter so as to permit the upper end of the barrel to protrude marginally beyond tha upper surface of the tray. The size of the tray and the positioning of the holes is similar to that of the base. However, in operation, the kegs, particularly if they are loaded, may be sufficiently stable on the pallet and, therefore, not re~uire any additional stabilizing means.
Brief Description of the Drawinas Figure 1 is a top view of one embodiment of the pallet-mounting device.
Figure 2 is an exploded cross sectional view of the pallet-mounting device of Figure 1, shown with barrels and a standard pallet, across line I-I.
Figure 3 i5 a plan view of a vertical stacking of three ~imilarly loaded pallet-mounting devices and standard pallets.
Detailed Description of the Invention Figure 1 shows a top view of one embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10. Figure 2 shows an exploded cross-sectional view of the pallet-mounting device 10 at section I-I, which shows the placement of the pallet-mounting device over a standard pallet 12 and the placement of the barrels 32 in the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device.
The pallet-mounting device comprises a base 14; with a top surface 16, bottom surface 18, front edge 20, back edge 22, and side edges 24 and 26. The ba6e is adapted to rest on the top surface 28 of the standard pallet 12. A number of receiving means are formed on the top surface 16 of the base.
In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the receiving means comprises circular depressions 30 that are formed in the top surface of the base 16 to matingly receive the lower edge 66 of a barrel 32.
The pallet-mounting device, shown in Figures 1 and 2, further comprises a stop means 34, which is provided on the bottom surface 18 of said base 14, adjacent the front edge 20 and back edge 22, so as to provide a means to inhibit slipping movement of said base 14, relative to said pallet 12. The stop 2~80~8 means 34 is provided with inside edges 36 and 38, which matingly abuts the outer edges 40 and 42 of the standard pallet 12 when the base 14 is placed on the pallet 12.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the stop means 34 is a separate component, attached to the base on at least two bottom outside edges and shown here attached to the front edge 20 and back edge 22. The stop means could also be attached at the side edges 24 and 26. In this embodiment the size of the base would be reduced at these side edges so that the stop means would provide the neces6ary snug fit over the standard pallet 12 to inhibit slipping movement of the base 14, relative to the said pallet 12. The stop means can optionally be made to be adjustable to ensure a snug fit over the standard pallet. In a lS further embodiment of the present invention, the stop means could be integrally formed with the base.
As noted above, the stop means can be mounted or formed on at least two sides of the base. It i8 however, possible that the stop means be mounted or formed on all four 6ides. In some instances, this is not necessary or desirable because of size limitations with respect to a particular warehouse or truck stacking arrangement.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pallet-mounting device further comprises handle means 56, used for the convenient moving and the placement of the pallet-mounting device onto a standard pallet.
The embodiment of the pallet-mounting device shown in Figures 1 and 2 shows the preferred spacing of the receiving means 30. In order to maximize the number of barrels, which can be placed on the pallet-mounting device, the receiving means are closely spaced in a staggered arrangement. This arrangement provides a stable distribution of the weight of the loaded pallet-mounting device on the pallet. When the pallet-mounting - device is used to carry or store beer barrels, or other types of 2~80~8 barrels of equal size, eight barrels can be placed on the base, with the necessary receiving means. If larger or smaller barrels are to be carried, the number of receiving means can be varied accordingly. In zonsidering the number of receiving means as60ciated with the base and the number of barrels to be loaded on the base, it is preferred that the maximum number of barrels be loaded and that the position of the receiving means be such that the weight be distributed evenly over the base.
As mentioned previously, the overall size of the pallet-mounting device must be such that the stop means thereof will fit ~nugly over a standard pallet. It i8 preferred that the size of the base 14 relative to the pallet 12 is such that the out~ide surface of the barrel 32 or the like does not project beyond the perimeter of the pallet-mounting device lO. The base 14 can extend beyond the edge of the pallet 12, if desired, to maintain the close spacing identified above.
The base 14 can also be provided with a plurality of holes between the non-essential components of the receiving means in order to decrease the overall weight of the pallet-mounting device. These holes can be made of sufficient size to significantly reduce weight without interfering with the receiving m~ans or affecting the strength of the device.
In another embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10, the receiving means are circular disks which project above the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with the inner surface of a flange on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
A further embodiment of the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device 10 comprise circular rings, which project above the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with the outer edge of a flange on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
2~804~8 In a still further embodiment of the pallet-mounting device 10 of the present invention, the receiving means comprise circular ring depressions recessed in the top surface 16 of the base 14, so as to matingly engage with inner or outer edge of a S flange or the like on the lower surface 66 of a barrel 32, or the like.
Figure 3 shows the vertical stacking of three tiers of barrels with the pallet-mounting device 10. A first pallet-mounting device 10 is loaded with barrels 32 or the like, therebyproviding a flat surface on the upper end of the barrels 62, on which to place a second standard pallet 12 similarly loaded with a pallet-mounting device 10 and barrels 32. In this construction, a forklift can be used to stack similarly loaded pallets. A third tier can also be added.
A clamping means can also be used to stabilize two or more pallet-mounting devices 10 when stacked vertically. The clamping means i6 mounted on the first pallet-mounting device 12 in order to project downwardly towards the second pallet-mounting device 10. Positioning of the clamping means allows said clamping means to engage with the handles of the barrel 32 beneath it. The clamping means would be used primarily to stabilize a stack of two or more tiers of barrels when they are being loaded into a truc~-trailer if it is deemed neceseary that additional stability is required.
The pallet-mounting device 10 is used in warehouses, trucks and other storage and transportation facilities where barrels 32 or the like must be transported, stacked or stored.
In use, the pallet-mounting device 10 is placed and aligned on top of a standard pallet 12 in order that the stop means 34 of the device snugly fits around, at least two of the outer edges of the pallet 12. Once the pallet-mounting device is in place, individual barrels 32 are placed within the receiving means on the top surface 16 of the base. A typical ~80448 pallet-mounting device, for the loading and transportation of beer barrels will have eight receiving means for eight barrels.
In the event that a barrel is not placed in each receiving means, the distribution of barrels would be made by the operator to equalize the distribution of weight around the centre o~ the device 10.
After loading, the forks of a fork-lift truck could be positioned within the standard pallet 12 whereby normal lifting and moving operations could be performed.
If it is desired to stack individual loaded pallet-mounting devices 10, a fork-lift would lift and position one loaded pallet-mounting device 10 directly over a second loaded pallet-mounting device 10 in order that the bottom surface 54 of the standard pallet 12 will rest on the top surface of the barrels 32 or the like of the second pallet-mounting device 10.
Once the two layers of loaded pallet-mounting devices are stacked, the clamping means of the first pallet-mounting device 12, if needed, would be positioned in order to engage with ~he handles of the barrel 32 beneath it. A third layer can be similarly stacked.
Disassembly of the loaded or stacked pallet-mounting devices 10 would progress in the opposite order to the procedure identified above.
It is understood that the invention has been disclosed herein in connection with certain examples and embodiments.
However such changes, modifications or equivalents as can be used by those skilled in the art are intended to be included.
Accordingly the disclosure is to be construed as exemplary, rather than limiting, and such changes within the principles of the invention as are obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.
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Claims (12)
1. A pallet-mounting device, for use with a pallet for moving and storing barrels and the like, said pallet-mounting device comprising;
a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet;
a plurality of receiving means on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel or the like;
a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet, when said pallet-mounting device is on the upper surface of said pallet;
wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet;
a plurality of receiving means on the top surface of said base to cooperate with the lower end of a barrel or the like;
a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet, when said pallet-mounting device is on the upper surface of said pallet;
wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
2. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein said receiving means comprises a circular depression recessed in the top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like.
3. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein said receiving means comprises a cylindrical projection extending above the top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like.
4. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein said receiving means comprises a circular ring extending above the top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like.
5. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein said receiving means comprises a circular ring recessed in said top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like.
6. A pallet-mounting device for use with a pallet for moving and storing barrels or the like, said pallet-mounting device comprising;
a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet;
a plurality of receiving means where said receiving means comprises a circular depression recessed in the top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like;
a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet;
wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
a base with a bottom surface adapted to rest on the upper surface of a pallet;
a plurality of receiving means where said receiving means comprises a circular depression recessed in the top surface of said base for cooperation with the bottom end of a barrel or the like;
a stop means on at least two sides of said pallet-mounting device for inhibiting movement of said base relative to said pallet;
wherein said pallet-mounting device is adapted for use on the upper surface of a conventional pallet.
7. A pallet-mounting assembly comprising:
a pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1;
one or more barrels placed in the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device; and a standard pallet on which the pallet-mounting device is placed;
wherein said assembly is used for moving and storing barrels.
a pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1;
one or more barrels placed in the receiving means of the pallet-mounting device; and a standard pallet on which the pallet-mounting device is placed;
wherein said assembly is used for moving and storing barrels.
8. A pallet-mounting assembly as defined in claim 7, comprising at least two pallet-mounting assemblies, each as defined in claim 7, wherein each of the pallet-mounting assemblies are vertically stacked such that the top of the barrels of one pallet-mounting assembly is used to place the standard pallet of another pallet-mounting assembly.
9. A pallet-mounting assembly as defined in claim 8, further comprising a clamping means for attaching the one pallet-mounting assembly to another pallet-mounting assembly.
10. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1 further comprising handles on said base for removal of said pallet-mounting device from said pallet and for ease of handling of said pallet-mounting device.
11. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein the position of said-stop means is adjustable on said base.
12. A pallet-mounting device as defined in claim 1, wherein said stop means is integrally formed with said base.
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| CA 2080448 CA2080448A1 (en) | 1992-10-13 | 1992-10-13 | Pallet-mounting device |
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