Patent ID: 8491240
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A mobile pallet for loading into a container, the pallet comprising: a pallet chassis defining a leading end, a rear end and opposite sides of the pallet; wheels supporting the chassis for mobility; at least one locking mechanism on one side of the pallet including an arm that pivots outwardly of the pallet to bear against an adjacent inner side wall of the container wherein, in extension, the arm is angled rearwardly of the pallet at an acute angle to create a wedge between the pallet and the side wall thereby locking the pallet in the container against rearward movement of the pallet; wherein a pivot point of the arm is movable along a slot aligned in the longitudinal direction of the pallet; and wherein movement of the arm along the slot is caused by rotation of a threaded shaft that extends through the pivot point of the arm.