Patent ID: 8191717
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A module for transporting slabs comprising two lateral U-shaped members, each defining a top portion, bottom portion, proximal arm, and distal arm, the bottom portions being attached to one another, a first set of releasable connectors to close each U-shaped member of said module, an incline disposed toward one of said arms, tensioning means to urge said slabs toward said incline, said tensioning means comprising a stabilizing arm disposed away from one of said arms, said stabilizing arm being pivotally connected to the other of said arms, a planar oblique support being pivotally attached to said stabilizing arm and positioned to engage the adjacent one of said slabs in a flat face contacting condition, said first set of releasable connectors respectively having oppositely disposed ends, apertures formed in said first set of connectors respectively said ends and extending downwardly, a second module for transporting slabs positioned adjacent said module, said second module comprising two lateral U-shaped members, a second set of releasable connectors to close each U-shaped member of said second module, said second set of releasable connectors respectively having oppositely disposed ends, apertures formed in said second set of connectors respectively adjacent said ends and extending downwardly, a stabilizing clip having spaced downwardly extending stabilizing tabs, one of said stabilizing tabs disposed in one aperture of said first set of releasable connectors, and the other of said stabilizing tabs disposed in the adjacent aperture of said second set of releasable connectors.