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Collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly

a pallet and collapsible technology, applied in the field of collapsible bulk storage pallets, can solve the problems of large volume, difficult storage, seed or commodity spillage,

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-07-15
SCHEETZ JOHN
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"The patent describes a collapsible storage pallet that can be easily moved and set up for use. It has a base and two removable side posts that are connected to the base. The top part of the pallet can also be attached to the side posts. The base tapers downward to make room for a bulk storage bag. This design allows for easy handling and storage of goods, making it more efficient and convenient for users."

Problems solved by technology

For example, pallets typically are susceptible to having a hole ripped in the bag causing the seed or commodity to spill.
Additionally the bags can be tipped over causing them to roll off the pallet and open and spill seed.
Another problem with pallets is that they are bulky in size and are not easy to store once the pallets are not being used.

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[0011]FIGS. 1 and 2 show a collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly 10. The pallet assembly 10 has a base 12 that is removably secured to a plurality of side posts 14 that in turn are removably secured to a top portion 16. When the base 12, side post 14 and top portion 16 are secured together they form an interior chamber 18 that contains a bulk storage bag 20 therein. When the pallet assembly 10 is not holding a storage bag 20 the plurality of side posts 14 are removable from the base 12 and top portion 16 so that the top portion 16 can rest on the base 12. In this manner the pallet assembly 10 is collapsible.

[0012]The base 12 has a top surface 22 and bottom surface 24. The top surface 22 contains openings 25 for receiving the side post 14. The base 12 tapers downwardly from an edge 26 of the base 12 toward a central opening 28 that is disposed through the base 12. By tapering toward the central opening 28 the base accommodates the bulk storage bag 20 so that the bulk storage bag 2...

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Abstract

A collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly. The assembly includes a base and at least one side post that is removably secured to and extends away from the base. A top portion is removably secured to the side post so that the side post may be removed after use and stored within the top portion for storage. The base tapers downwardly in the opposite direction of the side post towards a central opening in order to accommodate a bulk storage bag.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to bulk storage pallets. More specifically this invention relates to a collapsible bulk storage pallet.[0002]Bulk storage pallets are typically used in the seed industry for commodity transport. Specifically large canvas bulk bags hold seed or other commodities and are placed upon the pallet for transportation by a forklift or other heavy machinery. These bulk bags can hold over 2,000 pounds of commodities.[0003]There are several deficiencies with current pallets. For example, pallets typically are susceptible to having a hole ripped in the bag causing the seed or commodity to spill. Additionally the bags can be tipped over causing them to roll off the pallet and open and spill seed. Another problem with pallets is that they are bulky in size and are not easy to store once the pallets are not being used. Consequentially a need in the art exists for an improved bulk storage pallet.[0004]A primary object of the present invention ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D19/06B65D19/38B65D19/26
CPCB65D19/385B65D2519/00676B65D2519/0098B65D2519/00805B65D2519/0081B65D2519/008
Inventor SCHEETZ, JOHN
Owner SCHEETZ JOHN