Disposable And Reusable Spaceer Rack, And Method Of Using Same

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-12-27
MANCHESTER IND INC OF VIRGINIA
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0022] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to minimize the amount of labor required for re-stocking a continuous feed type of printing press with paper.
0023] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for restocking a printing press with paper, which would allow re-stockin

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Since the specialized grooved skid is so complicated and highly machined, it is relatively expensive.
While the above-described conventional process for restocking a printing press with fresh paper "on the fly" is useful, and provides paper to the press in an uninterrupted fashion, it nevertheless has some drawbacks and limitations.
In particular, it is inconvenient that a fresh pallet of paper comes from the supplier neatly stacked, but has to be manually unloaded from the pallet, and then manually re-stacked.
This is a labor-intensive, and therefore costly step.
Further, the specialized grooved skids and the floor rail mechanism therefor are relatively expensive, and represent a significant investment for the printer.
This approach is quite inefficient

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[0039] FIRST EMBODIMENT

[0040] Referring now to Figures 1-3B of the drawings, a disposable and reusable low cost spacer rack apparatus, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, is shown generally at 10. The spacer rack apparatus 10 hereof is shown placed on top of a pallet 12, and is provided for cooperating with a pallet 12 to support a stack 14 of printing paper thereon. As used herein, the term "pallet" broadly indicates pallets (which typically have top and boards with runners therebetween), skids (which typically have only top boards supported on runners), and other such supporting devices.

[0041] Throughout the present specification, numerous references are made to paper, stacks of paper, and the like. It will be understood by those skilled in the relevant art that the present invention may be used with card stock, with transparent or opaque plastic sheets, or with other thin sheets of printable stock material to be printed on in a printing press. As used throug...

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[0049] SECOND EMBODIMENT

[0050] Referring now to Figures 4-10 of the drawings, a disposable and reusable low cost spacer rack apparatus, according to a second embodiment of the present invention, is shown generally at 210. The spacer rack apparatus 210 hereof is preferably made of corrugated cardboard material and, as in the first embodiment, is intended for placement on top of a pallet 12, and is provided for cooperating with the pallet 12 to support a stack 14 of printing paper thereon. As used herein, the term "pallet" broadly indicates pallets (which typically have top and boards with runners therebetween), skids (which typically have only top boards supported on runners), and other such supporting devices.

[0051] The spacer rack apparatus 210 normally is insufficient in strength and durability to function as a sole support for a stack of blank paper or other printing stock, especially for purposes of handling and transportation thereof, but the spacer rack apparatus hereof is not...

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<heading lvl="0">Abstract of Disclosure</heading> A disposable and reusable spacer rack apparatus, for cooperating with a pallet to support a stack of thin sheets of printable stock thereon. A spacer rack apparatus according to the invention includes a body member, having an upper surface and a substantially flat lower surface. The body member has a series of parallel spaced apart grooves formed in an upper portion thereof, defining a plurality of parallel spaced apart divider slats between the grooves. The body member is of a first height at the divider slats, and is of a second, reduced height in the area of the grooves. The grooves are provided for receiving support rods during a printing stock changeover process. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the spacer rack apparatus is integrally formed as a single unit, out of relatively inexpensive materials, such as cardboard, fiberboard, recycled plastic, or open-celled plastic foam. The invention also includes a method of using the spacer rack apparatus.

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Cross Reference to Related Applications[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application serial number 09 / 324,697, filed June 2, 1999, which was in turn based on, and claimed priority of, provisional patent application serial number 60 / 088,406, filed June 8, 1998. The disclosures of each of the above-identified applications is hereby incorporated by reference.Background of Invention[0002] 1. Field of the invention[0003] The present invention relates to a disposable and reusable spacer rack, for placing between a pallet and a stack of thin sheets such as printing paper, and to a method of using the disposable and reusable spacer rack hereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a substantially rectangular disposable and reusable spacer rack, having a plurality of parallel grooves formed in an upper surface thereof. The spacer rack according to the present invention is provided for use in conjunction with a pallet, in supportively holdi...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D19/00
CPCB65D19/0085B65D2519/00273B65D2519/00293B65D2519/00298B65D2519/00323B65D2519/00333B65D2519/00353B65D2519/00373B65D2519/00805Y10S108/901Y02W30/807
Inventor BRALEY , DAVID L.
Owner MANCHESTER IND INC OF VIRGINIA
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