Modular pallet

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11
HERRING RAFAEL R
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[0018] Side fork openings are defined by the regions between the end and intermediate blocks of a runner beam. There are no floor engaging slats in these openings. Front and rear fork openings are defined by the regions between parallel runner beams, and between the upper slats a

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Owing to their construction, some wooden pallets present a mechanical interference for entry of the forks of pallet jacks on two sides of the pallet.
Movement of such pallets presents problems for pallet jack operators when loading and unloading pallets in space-restrict

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[0036] Turning now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the modular pallet 11 of the present invention is comprised of a plurality of elongated runner beams 12 arranged in spaced, parallel relation. The longitudinal axis of each runner beam is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pallet. Typical pallets are sized 40″×48″, so the length of the runner beams for such a typical pallet would be 48″. However, this dimensional information is provided only for example, and not by way of limitation to the disclosure herein.

[0037] Structural reinforcement means are provided throughout the runner beams 12, to resist both compressive and bending forces applied by the load on the pallet structure. These forces are particularly great when the pallet is picked up by a forklift or a pallet jack, and transported onto or off of a transport vehicle. To resist such forces, diagonal bracing 13, longitudinal vertical walls 14, and transverse vertical walls 16 are employed. In FIG. ...

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A modular pallet comprised of a plurality of elongated runner beams arranged in spaced, parallel relation, interconnected by a plurality of transversely positioned elongated slats. The upper surfaces of the runner beams include a plurality of upper recesses, adapted to receive a respective connector portion of an upper slat. End blocks and an intermediate block depend from the lower surface of each runner beam. The blocks include lower recesses to receive a respective connector portion of a lower slat. Front and rear entry openings exist between parallel runner beams. Side entry openings exist between the blocks of a runner beam. In this manner, the front, rear, and opposing sides of the pallet may be engaged by the forks of a forklift or a pallet jack. Structural reinforcement in the form of diagonal bracing and vertical walls is provided both in the runner beams and in the slats.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates generally to pallets used to store and transport items in stacked relation thereon. More particularly, the invention pertains to plastic, modular pallets, adapted to be engaged by forklifts and pallet jacks from the front, rear, and both opposing sides. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Conventional pallets have been made from pieces of lumber, including blocks and strips variously assembled through the use of nail or screw fasteners. Such pallets are constructed to include fork openings for engagement by the parallel forks of a forklift or a pallet jack. Typically, the forks of a forklift may be space adjusted by the operator to assume a selected width. Pallet jacks, on the other hand, have fixed forks, arranged in closely spaced relation. [0005] Owing to their construction, some wooden pallets present a mechanical interference for entry of the forks of pallet jacks on two sides of...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D19/38
CPCB65D19/0095B65D2519/00034B65D2519/00069B65D2519/00104B65D2519/00273B65D2519/00323B65D2519/00333B65D2519/00373B65D2519/00407B65D2519/00412B65D2519/00417B65D2519/00567
Inventor HERRING, MORRIS A.
Owner HERRING RAFAEL R
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