Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the protection of a load receiving plane, such as the platform of a handling pallet, as well as to a device for implementing the process. It will find an application most especially with the constructors of automatic handling equipment, such as automated palletizing installations.The surface of the receiving plane (7) is covered with successive deposits of modular protective sheets (8, 10, 11 and 12) which overlap one another in varying degrees.

Abstract: Apparatus for orientating loads on a linear conveyor for pivoting loads on a motor roller track to facilitate the storage of loads on pallets of a palletizer. The apparatus includes a transversely mobile controlled stop, and the movement of the stop can correspond either substantially or exactly to the peak of a sine curve. The movement of the stop enables it to maintain a substantially fixed point of contact with the load.

Abstract: A semi-stiff cardboard carton produced, stored and transported flat until required for use, when it is set up in a single simple operation. The carton is produced from a blank having a rectangular base, side and end panels, the end panels having flaps glued to adjacent side panels. The major symmetrical axis of the blank is a first fold line and secondary fold lines extend between each apex of the base and the first fold line, the secondary fold lines lying on the interior bisector of the angle formed between edges of adjacent end and side panels. When folded, the end panels are folded in half toward the centre of the carton so that the side panels come together, and the base folds in half along the major axis and projects downwardly from the side panels.