Modular inter-modal platform (MIP)

US7507061B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• James S. Wells · Willow View Lane, US
• Anibal J. Garcia · Chino, US
• Myles A. Rohrlick · San Diego, US
• John B. Simmons · Wigan, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 9, 2005
• Grant date: Mar 24, 2009
• Expiry date: Apr 12, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D90/18
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A pallet system for loading and supporting cargo is provided. The pallet system includes a cargo pallet having an upper surface, a lower surface along with a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sides having forklift slots generally formed between the upper and lower surfaces, and a pair of oppositely disposed ends generally interconnecting said upper surface and said lower surface. A plurality of drop-down rails is configured to convert the lower surface from a flat bottom to a non-planar bottom. A plurality of extendable rails is used to extend a width of the cargo pallet. A locking mechanism enables the cargo pallet to be coupled to another cargo pallet. A collapsible bale arm assembly can be removed from the cargo pallet when the cargo pallet is stored.