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Method For Storing And Transporting Arch-Shaped Stormwater Leaching Chambers

a technology of arch-shaped stormwater and storage chambers, which is applied in the directions of transportation and packaging, binding material applications, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of unstable and hazardous handling conditions, and achieve the effect of maximizing stability and maximizing stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-03-16
PRINSCO
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The present invention relates to a method for packing and transporting arch-shaped chambers, such as stormwater and wastewater chambers, in a safer and more stable manner. The method involves Palletizing the chambers in an "arch down" configuration, which reduces the weight on the outer edges of the pallet and increases stability. The chambers are secured to the pallet using straps and tethering, reducing the risk of injury or damage to the chambers. The method also reduces the weight of the chambers, making them safer to handle and transport. Overall, this method improves safety and reduces costs associated with handling and transporting arch-shaped chambers.

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However, for reasons presented above, this “arch up” configuration of stacking chambers has inherent drawbacks which can lead to unstable and hazardous handling conditions.

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[0018]For purposes of the following discussion, FIG. 1 shows a plurality of arch-shaped stormwater chambers 1 stacked as a nested bundle 3 upon a pallet 5 in the conventional “arch up” configuration. As noted above, conventional methods of stacking such chambers 1 in this configuration were derived from the belief that this would help maximize load stability by spreading the cargo weight broadly across the surface area of pallet 5. In this configuration, however, load stability is actually compromised as the number of stacked chambers increase.

[0019]By nesting multiple chambers in an “arch up” configuration, the center of gravity of the bundled chambers 3 as a whole rises significantly (i.e., several feet above the base of the pallet 5). With a substantial increase in mass as well, the bundle of chambers 3 become top heavy and more unstable during transportation, particularly on uneven terrain in the field. Moreover, by shifting weight distribution toward the outer edges 7 of pallet...

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An improved method for storing and transporting arch-shaped stormwater leaching chambers includes positioning a group of nested chambers in an inverted “arch down” configuration upon a pallet to lower the center of gravity and stabilize the load, and using a pair of spaced cradle arms secured to the pallet to cooperatively position and support the palletized chambers against sideways rolling. Tie-down straps are then drawn through the natural saddle created by the inverted chambers and secured to the pallet, thereby reducing the required length and natural stretch of the straps over conventional methods. A lower center of gravity is therefore achieved, and load stability of the chambers is maximized during storage and transportation through more centralized weight distribution and an improved tethering system, thus reducing potential for injury and damage to the chambers during handling.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates generally to the art of storing and transporting arch-shaped chambers used in stormwater and wastewater leaching applications. More particularly, the present invention pertains to an improved packing method which achieves a lower center of gravity and maximizes load stability of such chambers during storage and transportation, thereby improving handler safety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]With ever-increasing hardcover being created by the continuing demand for commercial and residential development, natural absorption areas for stormwater and wastewater are becoming less available. For this reason, substantial efforts have heretofore been made to develop effective water management solutions which optimize the use of water and minimize the impact urban development has on the natural environment. In this regard, the use of underground corrugated plastic chambers for receiving and dispersing stormwater and wastewater into ground so...

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IPC IPC(8): B65B13/02B65B5/10
CPCB65B5/10B65B13/02B65B27/00B65B35/50
Inventor DUININCK, NATHAN J.
Owner PRINSCO