System and method for creation of load units

Abstract

A system and a method for load creation is disclosed. The system comprises two or more stations, in which the load units are formed. In a first station, one or more packages are collected and placed to form the load unit. In later stations loading ledges are added to the load units, and straps and/or stretch wrapping is wound around the load units.

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         12 . A system for load unit creation, comprising at least two stations in which the load units are formed.  
     
     
         13 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein one station has means for collecting one or more packages and placing the packages to form a desired load unit.  
     
     
         14 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein one station has means to furnish the load unit with at least two loading ledges.  
     
     
         15 . The system according to  claim 14 , wherein the number of loading ledges used and their placement are based on the size and form of the packages which are to form the load unit.  
     
     
         16 . The system according to  claim 14 , wherein a second station comprises a machine for placing the loading ledges at the load units.  
     
     
         17 . The system according to  claim 12 , wherein one station has means to furnish each load unit with one or more straps and/or a stretch wrapping wound around the outside of the load unit including the loading ledges.  
     
     
         18 . A method for forming a load unit, wherein in a first station, at least one package is collected and placed to form a load unit.  
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the load units formed in the first station are furnished with at least two loading ledges in a second station.  
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 19 , wherein at least one strap and/or stretch wrapping is wound at least one turn around the load unit, including the loading ledges, in a third station.  
     
     
         21 . The method according to  claim 20 , wherein the finished load units are forwarded to a container, lorry, truck or other means of transportation.  
     
     
         22 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the size of the load units are adapted to the size of a container, a truck, a lorry or the like, by which the load units are to be shipped.