Patent ID: 8042250
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for subsequent reinforcement of an injection-molded transporter comprising the steps of: (a) providing a transporter having a honeycomb shaped underside portion comprising a plurality of support feet disposed on at least corners of the underside portion of the transporter and a groove for inserting a reinforcement profile between first and second support feet of the plurality of support feet that stand diagonally opposite one another, the groove having first and second ends respectively formed with first and second pockets shaped to correspond to a cross-section of the reinforcement profile and respectively disposed near the first and second support feet, the first and second pockets being spaced from each other by a distance; (b) applying force to the transporter to increase the distance between the first and second pockets by elastically deforming the transporter; (c) subsequently placing the reinforcement profile into the groove; (d) placing a first profile end of the reinforcement profile into the first pocket; and (e) subsequently removing the force to cause the transporter to return to a relaxed state wherein a second profile end of the reinforcement profile dips into the second pocket.