Pallet constructed of rubber composite

a composite material and pallet technology, applied in the field of pallets, can solve the problems of more expensive production than wooden pallets, and none of these teach a non-wooden pallet constructed of a low-cost material, such as rubber

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-04
HANSEN PETER J
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[0017] It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof for the p...

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Over the last several years, the use of wood packaging for foreign shipments has received much international attention due to the possible spread of pests and diseases.
Because treating wooden pallets has several drawbacks, transporters and pallet manufacturers have conside...

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[0031] The present invention is a pallet constructed of rubber composite designated generally as 10 in the drawings. In appearance, it resembles a traditional American model wooden pallet as shown in FIG. 1. It is assembled from two injection-molded components including an upper member 30 and a lower member 50, as shown in FIG. 2.

[0032] The upper member 30 is molded such that it has a number of planks 32 attached to three crossbeams 34. The crossbeams 34, also known as stringers among pallet manufacturers, are substantially the same length, are substantially parallel to each other, and run front-to-back across the pallet 10. Likewise, the planks 32 are substantially the same length, are substantially parallel to each other, and run side-to-side across the pallet 10. The bottom side of each plank 32 is attached to the top edge of each of the crossbeams 34 with each plank 32 oriented substantially perpendicular to each crossbeam 34.

[0033] Similarly, the lower member 50 is also molde...

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The pallet constructed of a rubber composite is made from rubber that includes recycled rubber, natural rubber, sulfur and a filler material. The pallet has an upper member and a lower member that interconnect to resemble a traditional American model wooden pallet. Although an assembly of just two molded components, it appears to be constructed of a number of planks attached to two or more cross beams. In an alternative embodiment, it resembles a European model wooden pallet by appearing to be constructed of a number of planks attached to two grids, each of which is attached to opposite surfaces on a plurality of support blocks.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to pallets for storing and transporting goods, and more particularly, to a pallet constructed of a rubber composite. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] The use of pallets for storing and transporting products is well known in the arts. Pallets are rectangular raised platforms adapted for movement by forklifts. Traditionally, pallets have been constructed of wood, each with an upper face and a lower face separated by two or more crossbeams to enable the tines of a forklift to be inserted between the faces. Typically, the cost of a pallet constructed of wood is between ten and fifteen dollars. [0005] Over the last several years, the use of wood packaging for foreign shipments has received much international attention due to the possible spread of pests and diseases. As a result, the European Union and other NAFTA countries are moving toward the adoption of the International P...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D19/00B65D19/12
CPCB65D19/0038B65D2519/00034B65D2519/00039B65D2519/00069B65D2519/00074B65D2519/00567B65D2519/00278B65D2519/00288B65D2519/00318B65D2519/00333B65D2519/00273
Inventor HANSEN, PETER J.
Owner HANSEN PETER J
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