Structural cardboard runner, pallet, shipping article
US7905183B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00796
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A runner for pallets includes a cardboard sheet folded to include a first portion forming an M shape, a second portion folded across the M shape to form two closed triangles, and a third portion folded around the M shape including sections along and adjacent a first outer leg of the M shape and across the M shape and along and adjacent a second outer leg of the M shape. Adhesive bonds the third portion to the first and second portions. The arrangement forms a beam of sufficient structural rigidity to support the vertical and horizontal “abuse” often received by pallets. Notches for fork lift tines are cut into the length for matching a typical location of the fork lift tines. A pallet includes a deck such as cardboard or other material, and three runners attached to a bottom of the deck.
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