Pallet system
US8113129B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/0099
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pallet systems are described that can be formed of corrugated paperboard without the necessity of any attachment materials such adhesives, staples, or the like. Individual stringers of a pallet matrix are interwoven together, with stringer notches interlocking with notches of crossing stringers from both above and below any one stringer. Systems can be easily and quickly assembled and, should the need arise, can be quickly repaired, for instance by replacement of one or more individual runners. Systems can also exhibit extremely high strength, and can withstand greater than about 20,000 pounds of static compression at less than about ⅜ inch deflection.
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