Title:
COLLAPSIBLE PALLET SYSTEM AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2005/108219
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to collapsible type pallets and related products
embodiments of which include a construction wherein support beams can be integrally
formed from the sheet material of the pallet itself. The beams can be supported
internally by structural inserts. Additionally, the supporting inserts may
include braces for added stability and strength. The beams, as well as the platform
can be further braced and structurally supported by cross braces, which run generally
at right angles to the beams and pass through apertures in the beams themselves
and slots in the inserts. In certain embodiments, the cross braces pass underneath
and support the underside of the platform to create significant structural advantages
to the pallet. Embodiments of the pallet can be easily assembled from components
that can be easily and economically stored and transported. Embodiments are
light-weight thereby providing savings in assembly, transportation, and storage.
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Inventors:
GORDON NORMAN H (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/014872
Publication Date:
April 16, 2009
Filing Date:
April 29, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PALLETS INTERNAT HOLDING COMPA (US)
GORDON NORMAN H (US)
GORDON NORMAN H (US)
International Classes:
B65D19/00; B65D77/00; B65D81/107
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
VALAUSKAS, Charles, C. et al. (Suite 1200150 N. Wacker Driv, Chicago IL, US)
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