Patent ID: 7219793
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A braking device for a pallet intended to run in a conveying track, the braking device comprising: a matrix having a support surface, an exterior surface and a recess, said recess having a first groove with a first opening, a second groove with a second opening and a third groove with a third opening, said first opening, said second opening and said third opening being positioned along said exterior surface; and a braking element including a first protrusion with a first end, a second protrusion with a second end and a third protrusion having a third end, wherein said first protrusion is at least partially disposed in said first groove and said first end extends outwardly from said first opening, wherein said second protrusion is at least partially disposed in said second groove such that said second end is adjacent said second opening, and said third protrusion being at least partially disposed within said third groove; wherein in an unloaded state said first end is remote from said first opening and said second end is proximate said second opening, and said third end of said protrusion is proximate said third opening; wherein in a loaded state said first end of said first protrusion moves proximate to said first opening and said second end of said second protrusion extends outwardly from said second opening and said third end of said third protrusion extends outwardly from said third opening such that said second end and said third end is engageable with a conveying track in which the braking device is disposed.