Pallet container structure II
US5058746A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00985
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knockdown pallet container formed of extruded pallet members, comprising a bottom-forming pallet member, a top pallet member, and side pallet members, a combination of the bottom, side, and top members providing a pallet container of preferably rectangular configuration, at least the bottom-forming member being honeycombed so as to provide entryways in the extruded member for insertion of the prongs of a lift truck thereinto, the rectangular pallet container being banded together by external strapping which holds dovetails at sides of the various members in mating engagement with each other where they meet to form corners of the container, is disclosed, as well as various internal support members having dovetails which interlock with complementary dovetails provided on interior surfaces of the various pallet members.
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