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Stackable pallet system having foldable end boards

a pallet system and end board technology, applied in the field of pallet systems, can solve the problems of loss of material and production time, particleboard is not an ideal material for the end supports, and the prior art pallet system and end boards are prone to drawbacks and limitations, and achieve the effect of efficient adjacent disposal and minimizing slippage during transportation

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-09
DISABANTONIO III JOSEPH J
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a stackable pallet system for storing and transporting a core-wound roll. The system includes a platform, a pair of end boards, a pair of core supports, and a glide structure. The end boards are foldable for compact stacking, storage, and transport. The system also includes a glide strip for easy gliding of the glide structure, a hook for attachment of the end boards, and a retainer for securely holding the roll. The system is stackable without precise alignment and can form a laterally secure stack. The technical effects of the invention include improved efficiency in storage and transportation of the pallet system and improved stability of the roll during transport.

Problems solved by technology

There are known drawbacks and limitations with these prior art pallet systems and end boards.
For example, stacking of two pallet systems is generally contraindicated in truck shipments because the top pallet system is not adequately prevented from movement.
When the top pallet system falls onto the lower pallet system, the film is easily and badly damaged, resulting in loss of the material and production time.
Another drawback is that particleboard is not an ideal material for the end supports.
Contamination from wood fiber is unacceptable in food and medical applications.
This is especially challenging since films are frequently used for these applications.
The particleboard has a strength limit with respect to rolls having an outer diameter greater than 46 inches and is prone to swelling when exposed to wet environments.
The particleboard is heavy, prone to chipping and breaking and has sharp edges from the saw cutting process.
It does not allow for nesting or attachment to a pallet.
The nesting is due to interlock lugs, however, the interlock lug design reduces the contact surface area and resulting friction.
This results in increased instability and sliding on the pallets during use.

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[0208]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present pallet system, depicting two stacked and assembled end board-interlocking pallet assemblies. As depicted, a wider roll is disposed on the lower pallet and a narrower roll on a second interlocking pallet is positioned on top of the lower end board-interlocking pallet assembly. FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of one of the stacked assemblies depicted in FIG. 1 without a roll. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an interlocking pallet 2 mates with two end boards 4 to form a system for transporting large core-wound rolls 104 of material. Laser cut steel components are welded into end boards 4 and interlocking pallets 2 over which a powder coated finish is applied. The metal components are free of splinters that may cause injury to users and / or contaminate nearby food or medical equipment during use. Metal also provides a surface that may be cleaned and / or sterilized, and thus, is ideal for food and medical applications. The metal components are...

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[0227]FIGS. 1-19 disclose a pallet system whose end boards are removable to be foldable. There is further provided a stackable pallet system in which the end boards are foldable but remain attached as shown in the ensuing figures. The basic features and construction practices of the pallet 2 and end boards 4 are largely identical to those of the interlocking pallet systems, except for the features to be pointed out in the ensuing description. Each ensuing embodiment of the present pallet system may include one or more features that are not available in one or more other embodiments. However, any feature is capable of being included in any embodiment although it is not shown is every embodiment. FIGS. 20 and 21 are a top perspective and bottom perspective view, respectively, of a second embodiment the stackable pallet system according to the present invention, featuring open core supports 92 and foldable end boards 4.

[0228]The pallet 2 includes a platform having a length, a width, a ...

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[0241]FIGS. 39 and 40 are a top right perspective and top left perspective view, respectively, of the present pallet system featuring foldable end boards. Upon removal of retainer 128 from an end board 4, a channel having a gradually enlarging opening from the core support to the opening of the channel is provided. The width of core support 122 is therefore less than the width of the opening of the core support 124. The enlarged opening makes loading of a core-wound roll easier using overhead cranes and reduces the number of pinch points while doing so as compared to a channel having a consistent width. Upon loading the pallet system with a core-wound roll, the retainer 128 of each end board is reinstalled, again preventing relative movements of the core-wound roll relative to the pallet. The substantially closed end boards also facilitate the use of automated storage systems as bar code or other identification labels may be applied to such end boards. The retainer 128 is essentiall...

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Abstract

A stackable pallet system for storing and transporting a core-wound roll having a core, the pallet system includes a pallet, a pair of foldable end boards connected to the pallet and a pair of core supports, each disposed on an end board. The pallet includes a platform having a length, a width, a top surface and two longitudinal ends. When the pair of end boards are erected, they are disposed substantially in a parallel configuration and at substantially right angle to the platform. When the pair of end boards are folded, they are disposed substantially parallelly to the top surface; and a pair of core supports. Each end of the core is supported on one of the pair of core supports.

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PRIORITY CLAIM AND RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This non-provisional application claims the benefit of priority from provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 808,182 filed on Apr. 3, 2013, provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 873,866 filed Sep. 5, 2013 and provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 937,769 filed on Feb. 10, 2014. Each of said applications is incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. The Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is directed generally to pallet systems and related end supports. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a pallet system with mating end boards for core-wound rolls of paper, thin films and other materials.[0004]2. Background Art[0005]Pallet systems have long been known in the transportation art as a quick and efficient way of transporting and storing materials that are core-wound on large rolls. These are especially useful in the flexible films industry for Oriented Polypropylene Fi...

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IPC IPC(8): B65H75/22
CPCB65H75/22B65D19/12B65D19/18B65D19/44B65D85/66B65D2519/00024B65D2519/00034B65D2519/00059B65D2519/00069B65D2519/00139B65D2519/00164B65D2519/00174B65D2519/00273B65D2519/00293B65D2519/00308B65D2519/00323B65D2519/00333B65D2519/00338B65D2519/00407B65D2519/00422B65D2519/00452B65D2519/00631B65D2519/00641B65D2519/00656B65D2519/0082B65D2519/009B65D2519/0096B65D2519/00975B65D2571/00111
Inventor DISABANTONIO, III, JOSEPH J.
Owner DISABANTONIO III JOSEPH J