Edge protector and method of making an edge protector

a technology of edge protector and edge protector, which is applied in the field of edge protector, can solve the problems of deformation or damage of the edge area of objects, and the mechanical strength of materials typically limited, and achieve the effect of reducing the risk of damag

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-20
CARTER ASSOCS
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Such materials typically have a limited mechanical strength, particularly adjacent the corner-shaped edges where bands or ties are secured around the object for shipping or transport whe

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[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated an edge protector 10 according to the invention. The edge protector 10 is generally corner-shaped, which corner shape is defined by a pair of generally planar legs or walls 11 which are oriented at a right angle relative to one another. These walls 11 adjoin one another at a junction or corner 12. In the illustrated embodiment, the walls 11 are of similar length and width, although these dimensions may be varied depending upon the particular object with which the protector 10 is utilized. Each wall 11 has a pair of longitudinal edges 13 and a pair of transverse edges 14 which are generally perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal edges, with the inner longitudinal edges 13 of the respective walls 11 coinciding with the junction 12.

[0020] The walls 11 of the protector 10 are preferably constructed from a generally rigid extruded plastic sheet or panel 15 (see FIGS. 2 and 4), which includes a pair of generally parallel and latera...

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A plastic edge protector for protecting corner regions of objects during shipping or transport includes a pair of generally perpendicularly oriented legs or walls, and a reinforced corner region which prevents damage to the object and the protector. The edge protector is formed so as to include a solid interior wall or bead of plastic which extends along the entire longitudinal extent of the edge protector.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention generally relates to an edge protector for protecting the corner or edge regions of an object from damage during transport or storage, and a method of making such an edge protector. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Protecting devices such as edge protectors are often utilized to protect objects having corner-shaped edges, such as boxes, cartons or the like. Such materials typically have a limited mechanical strength, particularly adjacent the corner-shaped edges where bands or ties are secured around the object for shipping or transport when the object is stacked on a pallet. These edge areas of objects are thus subject to deformation or damage caused by the concentrated load exerted by the band on the corners of the object. Further, it is often necessary during transport to protect the edges of such objects outside of the banded areas. [0003] The present invention relates to an improved edge protector defined by a pair of walls or legs...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/02
CPCB65D81/053B65D81/054B65D2581/055
Inventor CARTER, ALAN T.
Owner CARTER ASSOCS
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