Modular pallet system
US5794543A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S108/901
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular pallet system is definable in terms of an xyz Cartesian matrix. The system includes a bottom element having a xy plane primary surface and integrally dependent positive z-axis prongs substantially at each of x and y axis edges of the primary surface, each of the prongs having first integral complemental engagement at their ends. The system further includes a top element having a rectilinear primary surface having opposing x and y axis edges, the surface positionable in a second xy plane above the first xy plane of the bottom element, the top element having integrally dependent negative z-axis prongs projecting from each of the x and y axis edges of the second xy plane thereof, each of the prongs terminating with second integral complemental engagement elements. The pallet system further includes hollow box-like z-axis separators having pairs of opposing xz and yz walls on interior surfaces of the walls including elements for snap-fittable securement with outer surfaces of the second complemental engagement elements of the prongs of the top element. Yet further included is a base layer comprising x-axis and y-axis linear offset members for defining x and y axis dimensions …
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