Title:
【発明の名称】モジュール式膨張型支持構造体
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH07501302
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A modular supporting structure for positioning and supporting a product within an outer packing container, is disclosed. The product to be supported has predetermined external dimensions, and the outer packing container forms a chamber of predetermined internal dimensions. The supporting structure is formed from a plurality of modules, each module in turn comprising an air bladder for receiving and retaining air. The air bladder has a first compartment and a second compartment that are in fluid communication one with the other via a restrictive air passage that limits the rate of flow of air therebetween, thus providing physical damping for the product being supported by the modules. There is a connecting portion in the form of a flange, which is attached to the air bladder, that allows the modules to be interconnected one with another. When the modules are connected one to another, a product-receiving socket is formed. The product-receiving socket is shaped to fit the predetermined external dimensions of the product.
Inventors:
Dickie, Robert Gee
Walters, Brian J.
Walters, Brian J.
Application Number:
JP50967393A
Publication Date:
February 09, 1995
Filing Date:
December 02, 1992
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Intepac Technologies, Inc.
International Classes:
B65D81/113; B65D81/05; B65D81/07; (IPC1-7): B65D81/07; B65D81/113
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kunihiko Ohashi (1 outside)