Patent ID: 11892018
Assignee: CRATEIGHT LIMITED
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F  A | IPC B  F

Claim 0:
1. An apparatus for use in holding artwork during transportation or storage, comprising:
a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and
at least one clamp, configured to be moveable between an unengaged state, in which artwork can be removed from the apparatus, and an engaged state, in which the clamp secures the artwork to the apparatus;
wherein the clamp comprises a base, configured to be secured to the mounting panel, and a gripping section;
when artwork is secured to the apparatus, a first side of the artwork is supported on the mounting panel and the gripping section of the clamp presses on a second side of the artwork, opposite to the first side of the artwork;
wherein the clamp comprises at least one rod that extends from the base of the clamp in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the mounting panel; and
the gripping section is configured to slide along the at least one rod to move between the unengaged state and the engaged state.