Stackable Pallet System

Abstract

A stackable pallet system for holding items has a stand and stackable pallets. The stand has a top end, a bottom end, and sides. Vertical corner pieces on the stand are connected to one another at intersections of the sides of the stand, and each corner piece has a toe disposed at the top end of the stand. The stackable pallets can stack one on top of the other and can stack on the stand. The stackable pallets each have a top end, a bottom end, and sides and each have corner pieces connected to one another at intersections of the sides. Similar to the stand, each corner piece of the pallets has a toe disposed at the top end and defining a receptacle at the bottom end. When stacking pallets, the receptacle of each corner piece on a top one of the stackable pallets can receive or fit on the toe of a corresponding one of the corner pieces on a bottom one of the stackable pallets. To stack on the stand, the receptacle of each corner piece on the bottom one of the stackable pallets can receive or fit the toe of a corresponding one of the corner pieces on the stand. To help move the stacked pallets, the stand can have casters or wheels.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Appl. 61 / 758,405, filed 30-Jan.-2013, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]Pallets are used in a number of industries to hold items for various purposes. For example, pallets hold items for shipping and storage before the particular items are individually distributed. In a machine shop, factory, or other work environment, pallets can hold items during the process of assembly, manufacture, and eventual transport. Although pallets are very useful, they can be hard to move or handle, especially in environments where a forklift or other device is not readily available or accessible. What is needed is a way to store items on pallets in a way that can meet the needs of a user.[0003]The subject matter of the present disclosure is directed to overcoming, or at least reducing the effects of, one or more of the problems set forth above.SUMMARY OF THE DISC...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a stackable pallet system for holding items. The system includes a stand and multiple stackable pallets that can be stacked on top of each other and on the stand. Each pallet has vertical supports connected to one another along the sides. The stand also has vertical supports connected to it along the sides. The top and bottom of each pallet and stand have connectors that can engage with the connectors on the other components. The system also includes removable locks to secure the vertical supports to each other, and casters on the bottom of the stand. The technical effects of this system include improved stability, durability, and ease of use for stacking and moving items.

Problems solved by technology

Although pallets are very useful, they can be hard to move or handle, especially in environments where a forklift or other device is not readily available or accessible.

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