An Edge Fitting to Support and Protect a Cargo Casing

Abstract

The invention relates to an edge fitting (1) for protecting and supporting an outer edge of a cargo casing. The edge fitting (1) has a body comprising a base plate (3) with a first surface (4) facing said cargo casing in a mounted state of the edge fitting (1) and an opposite second surface facing away from the cargo casing in said mounted state. The body further comprises a border profile (6) extending perpendicularly or at least substantially perpendicularly to the base plate (3) and configured to extend along at least a part of said outer edge in said mounted state. A securing member (7) is arranged at said second surface projecting therefrom and configured to removably secure said body to a pallet (8) supporting said cargo casing or a lid resting on it by friction to an inner surface of an opening (10) of said pallet (8) or lid after introduced therein.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an edge fitting for protecting and supporting an outer edge of a cargo casing. The edge fitting has a body comprising a base plate with a first surface facing said cargo casing in a mounted state of the edge fitting and an opposite second surface facing away from the cargo casing in said mounted state. The body further comprises a border profile extending perpendicularly or at least substantially perpendicularly to the base plate and configured to extend along at least a part of said outer edge in said mounted state.[0002]Such edge fittings can be arranged at the top or the bottom part of a cargo casing, such as a box or frame made of cardboard, wood, plastic etc. Edge fittings of this type can further be arranged at a support member supporting such a cargo casing, such as a pallet or the like, or at a lid resting on a said cargo casing for increasing the strength of this and provide the possibility to stack anot...

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Benefits of technology

The invention relates to an edge fitting for securely attaching a cargo casing or lid to a pallet. The edge fitting can be easily fitted and removed, with a securing member that can be compressed and then expanded to secure the fitting to the pallet or lid. The edge fitting is made of a single material that is cost-effective and easy to recycle. The fixing rim on the edge fitting ensures a good ability to fix the fitting relative to the cargo casing, and the edge fitting is produced in one piece or in separate parts. The technical effects of the invention are easy and cost-effective secure attachment of cargo casings or lids to pallets, as well as being environmentally friendly and recyclable.

Problems solved by technology

This approach causes many problems related to the manufacture, use and recycling of the pallet or lid.

In the manufacture thereof either expensive machines have to be used to attach edge fittings to the products described, or a large workforce is needed for providing them with edge fittings by manpower.

Both approaches are connected with higher costs in the manufacture of the products to be provided with such edge fittings.

If, as an example, a pallet is provided with such edge fittings already known removal of these from the pallet due to a desire to use this without edge fittings is a time consuming work and could even result in damages on the pallet.

Also, the edge fittings already known cause problems when a pallet or a lid is to be recycled in the end of its life cycle.

This process is time consuming and could also be a waste of material, if the pallet or lid is intact but not the edge fittings, or reverse.

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