Loading pallet

Abstract

A loading pallet does not require a special forklift or a large space, thereby enabling to reduce the commodity distribution cost. The loading pallet is formed of a top plate for loading the product thereon, a bottom plate for supporting the top plate thereon, and a connection unit for connecting the top plate and bottom plate in an attachable/detachable manner. The top plate, bottom plate, and connection unit are preferably made of either steel, corrugated boards, or plastic. The connection unit can extend when inserting a fork of a forklift, without requiring a special forklift, and since the connection unit shrinks when the fork is withdrawn, the loading pallet needs only a small space for storage.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a loading pallet for loading products thereon and transporting the products or changing the locations of the products with use of a forklift. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Loading pallets for a forklift are widely used today. Typically, such a loading pallet is made of lumber and is formed by assembling the lumber plates in a grid-like manner. These loading pallets have an advantage of easy manufacturing, as well as low manufacturing cost and easy handling. However, since its size is large, a pile of loading pallets have to occupy a large space. Thus, there is a disadvantage of inefficiency in commodity distribution due to high storage cost and transportation cost. Further, in the case of international commodity distribution, there is a problem involving quarantine issues since mold or insect pests tend to be parasitic on such lumber plates. [0003] Therefore, in order to eliminate such drawbacks explained above, a sheet pa...

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Benefits of technology

[0013] When the top plate, the bottom plate, and the connection unit are made of steel, the pallet with high durability can be achieved. When forming the loading pallet by corrugated boards or plastic, the weight of the loading pallet can be reduced, thereby achieving the cost reduction. In the case of the corrugated boards, particularly, they can be easily disposed of by burning them, which reduces the burden on the environment.

[0014] Further, by forming the top plates and bottom plates in a grid shape, the weight of the loading pallet can be reduced than those constructed from one piece of a plate, while it can achieve a sufficient strength.

[0015] Further, when forming the connection unit with the space retainer attached to the bottom side of the top plate and the bending elastic member for connecting the space retainer and the top side of the bottom plate, where either the bottom side of the top plate or the top side of the bottom plate or both can be attached or detached from one another, a sufficient space can be formed between the top plate and bottom plate when inserting the fork due to the existence of the space retainer. Further, by the resilient expansion and contraction of the bending elastic member that goes along with the insertion and withdrawal of the fork, a gentle and smooth approach and retreat between the top plate and bottom plate can be achieved without applying any damage to the loaded product.

[0016] Further, by constructing the connection unit with a hollow block, a sufficient space can be established between the top plate and the bottom plate when inserting the fork, and the loading pallet can be light in weight while maintaining the sufficient strength.

[0017] By having the plate-like member constructed with hollow square columns on both sides of the flat plate, the strength can be increased in comparison to a simple flat plate, and further, the loading pallet can be light in weight by having the square columns hollowed out.

[0018] By using the connecting member as a hinge or a pin and attaching it to the hollow block of the connection, a loading pallet with an easy construction and high durability, as well as able to freely attach and detach from one another can be accomplished.

Problems solved by technology

However, since its size is large, a pile of loading pallets have to occupy a large space.

Thus, there is a disadvantage of inefficiency in commodity distribution due to high storage cost and transportation cost.

Further, in the case of international commodity distribution, there is a problem involving quarantine issues since mold or insect pests tend to be parasitic on such lumber plates.

Namely, the sheet pallet involves inconveniences since a special forklift having a push-pull apparatus is required.

In addition, even if a special forklift is used, there is a disadvantage of requiring special skills of an operator since the operation is complicated.

Further, when the product is loaded and unloaded, there is a problem of damaging the surface of the product when inserting the fork.

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