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US 4,225,259 AGranted
Pallet coupler
AssigneeMcDonnell Douglas Corporation
InventorsFloyd G. Baldwin, Kenneth D. McIntire
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Abstract
A coupler for use in joining cargo pallets by their attach rings. The coupler, normally used in pairs, provides for uniform spacing of joined pallets and bendability between pallets, permitting the joined pallets to traverse crests and valleys without putting concentrated loads on the coupler, the pallet, or cargo floor.
Claims7
A coupler for interconnecting pallets by their attach rings comprising:
- a spacer with parallel sides to contact the flanges of said pallets, the sides of said spacer providing a pivotal surface for said flanges and lateral stability between the interconnected pallets;
- a base attached to and offset from said spacer to receive said attach rings;
- a plate to overlie said attach rings;
- connecting means to attach said plate to said base and capture said attach rings;
- elastomeric means located between said connecting means and said attach rings providing flexibility between joined pallets.
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