20240016292. Pallet Racking Including Fall Prevention Apparatus and Methods simplified abstract (Garlock Safety Systems, Inc.)
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Pallet Racking Including Fall Prevention Apparatus and Methods
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Jacob Thieschafer of Coon Rapids MN (US)
Pallet Racking Including Fall Prevention Apparatus and Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240016292 titled 'Pallet Racking Including Fall Prevention Apparatus and Methods
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a fall prevention apparatus that is used in a pallet racking system. The apparatus includes an obstacle that can be moved from a position that blocks access to a passage to a position that allows passage. A pallet abuts with the obstacle when it is in the blocking position and slides on the obstacle when it is in the passage position. The obstacle is pivotably mounted to the shelf and has an abutment surface for the pallet to slide against and a limit plane to block access.
- The fall prevention apparatus is designed to prevent falls in a pallet racking system.
- The apparatus includes an obstacle that can be moved to either block or allow access to a passage.
- A pallet abuts with the obstacle when it is in the blocking position and slides on it when it is in the passage position.
- The obstacle is pivotably mounted to the shelf and has an abutment surface and a limit plane.
- The abutment surface allows the pallet to slide against it, while the limit plane blocks access to the passage.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Warehouses and distribution centers that use pallet racking systems can benefit from this fall prevention apparatus.
- Any industry that uses pallets and needs to prevent falls in their storage systems can utilize this technology.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Falls in pallet racking systems can lead to injuries and damage to products. This apparatus helps prevent such falls, ensuring safety and reducing potential losses.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved safety in pallet racking systems, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.
- Protection of products and equipment from damage caused by falls.
- Easy installation and operation of the fall prevention apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
a fall prevention apparatus includes an obstacle biased from a pass into position to an obstruction position. a pallet abuts with the obstacle in the obstruction position extending into a passage in a pallet racking system including a shelf having decking defining a free edge and moves the obstacle to the pass into position when the obstacle extends generally parallel to the passage. the pallet slides on the obstacle in the pass into position and past the obstacle and is supported on the decking. when the pallet is past the obstacle, the obstacle is biased from the pass into position back to the obstruction position to block access out of the passage. in the illustrated embodiment, the obstacle is pivotably mounted to the shelf about an axis parallel to the free edge and includes an abutment surface against which the pallet abuts and slides and an opposite limit plane for blocking access.
