Pallet
US7607628B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/0096
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet includes a deck and support members extending from an underside of the deck. The deck has alignment recesses as well as lowered portions along both sides of the deck for receiving the feet and runners supporting the deck to achieve nesting when stacked. The support members include two runners with orifices extending there through and aligned to accommodate pallet jacks and forklifts. The orifices have straps extending underneath the orifices to provide structural support while allowing for insertion of pallet jacks and their wheels. The pallet has feet between the runners and spaced so that the underside of the deck is unobstructed in the area intermediate the orifices providing for four way insertion of pallet jack support units. The pallet has alignment sections machined into the sides of the pallet to provide for precise alignment with pallet handling equipment.
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