Patent ID: 6192571
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B31B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for forming re-enforced stiffening panels for use with palletainers wherein reinforcement of panels is provided by stiffening elements in the form of ribs, said apparatus comprising:a first support onto which a panel is presented,a second support onto which a rib blank is presented,at least one forming assembly for folding and shaping said rib blank, each said forming assembly including at least first and second forming elements, which cooperate to fold and shape a rib blank, with at least said second one of the forming elements having a cross-sectional shape of an inverted V, with sides thereof formed with a hinged or spring loaded region,an actuator for said at least one forming assembly, andan assembly for securing a folded and shaped rib to the panel.