US20190337673A1 - Pallet - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the field of material transporting equipment and devices. More specifically, the invention relates to improved pallets for use with transporting devices such pallet jacks as forklifts.
- Pallets are commonly used to secure durable goods during transport between various locations.
- a pallet comprises a square or rectangular load bearing surface or deck configured to receive goods for storage and transport.
- Sidewalls with ground contacting legs extend vertically below the deck forming a space or cavity suitable to engage various types of pallet transporting equipment such as hand pallet trucks, Walkie Pallet Jacks, forklifts, and the like.
- Pallet transportation equipment commonly includes two elongated forks known as “tines” which are inserted under the pallet deck and into the pallet cavity to raise the pallet off of the ground for transportation.
- HPD high profile design
- the pallet may include a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface that may each be coupled to a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall.
- a first and a second ground contacting leg may be coupled to the first sidewall, and a third and a fourth ground contacting leg may be coupled to the second sidewall.
- a first deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall.
- a second deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, and the second edge may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall.
- a first sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the first sidewall.
- a second sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the second sidewall, and the second sidewall recessed pocket may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket.
- the pallet may include a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface that may each be coupled to a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall.
- a first and a second ground contacting leg may be coupled to the first sidewall, and a third and a fourth ground contacting leg may be coupled to the second sidewall.
- a first deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall.
- a second deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, and the second edge may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall.
- a first sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the first sidewall.
- a second sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the second sidewall, and the second sidewall recessed pocket may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket.
- a first edge recessed pocket may be coupled to the first deck edge, and a second edge recessed pocket coupled to the second deck edge.
- FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a first side elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 3 shows a second side elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 4 depicts a front elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a rear elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an example of a recessed pocket of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 7 depicts a sectional, through line 7 - 7 shown in FIG. 6 , elevation view of an example of a recessed pocket according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of another example of a recessed pocket of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 9 shows a sectional, through line 9 - 9 shown in FIG. 8 , elevation view of an example of a recessed pocket according to various embodiments described herein.
- the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, “rear”, “front”, “side”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1 .
- the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. Therefore, the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
- first”, “second”, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element.
- the first element may be designated as the second element, and the second element may be likewise designated as the first element without departing from the scope of the invention.
- the term “about” or “approximately” refers to a range of values within plus or minus 10% of the specified number. Additionally, as used in this application, the term “substantially” means that the actual value is within about 10% of the actual desired value, particularly within about 5% of the actual desired value and especially within about 1% of the actual desired value of any variable, element or limit set forth herein.
- FIGS. 1-5 illustrate examples of an improved pallet (“the pallet”) 100 according to various embodiments.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a support deck 16 with an upper load contacting surface 13 and a lower ground facing surface 12 that may each be coupled to or integrated with a first sidewall 18 A and an opposingly positioned second sidewall 18 B.
- One or more ground contacting legs 15 may be coupled to or integrated with the first sidewall 18 A, and one or more ground contacting legs 15 may also be coupled to or integrated with the second sidewall 18 B.
- a first deck edge 16 A may be coupled to or part of the support deck 16 and may extend between the first sidewall 18 A and the second sidewall 18 B.
- a second deck edge 16 B may also be coupled to or be part of the support deck 16 and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge 16 A, and the second edge 16 B may extend between the first sidewall 18 A and the second sidewall 18 B.
- the pallet 100 may comprise one or more sidewall recessed pockets 17 A which may be coupled to or formed in the support deck 16 or in at least one sidewall 18 A, 18 B, and/or one or more edge recessed pockets 17 B which may be coupled to or formed in at least one deck edge 16 A, 16 B.
- a pallet 100 may be configured to support one or more objects on an upper load contacting surface 13 of the support deck 16 .
- One or more, such as six, ground contacting legs 15 may be coupled to or integrated with the sidewalls 18 A, 18 B, and may be configured to support the support deck 16 above a ground surface.
- the ground contacting legs 15 may be configured in any shape and size.
- the pallet 100 may comprise one or more access channels 24 A, 24 B, 25 A, 25 B, 26 , and the ground contacting legs 15 may be configured to support the support deck 16 above a ground surface so that the tines of a pallet moving device may be inserted into the access channels 24 A, 24 B, 25 A, 25 B, 26 , and used to lift and otherwise manipulate the pallet 100 .
- the pallet 100 may comprise a first standard lateral access channel 24 A and a second standard lateral access channel 24 B.
- the standard lateral access channels 24 A, 24 B may be positioned between the ground contacting legs 15 .
- a tine support edge 14 may be coupled to each sidewall 18 A, 18 B, in each standard lateral access channel 24 A, 24 B, so that the tines of a pallet moving device inserted into the standard lateral access channels 24 A, 24 B, may be contacted by the four tine support edges 14 when the pallet 100 is lifted by the pallet moving device.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a first narrow lateral access channel 25 A and a second narrow lateral access channel 25 B.
- the narrow lateral access channels 25 A, 25 B may also be positioned between the ground contacting legs 15 , but the narrow lateral access channels 25 A, 25 B, may preferably be positioned closer to each other than the standard lateral access channels 24 A, 24 B.
- a narrow tine support edge 14 A may be coupled to each sidewall 18 A, 18 B, in each narrow lateral access channel 25 A, 25 B, so that the tines of a narrow pallet moving device inserted into the narrow lateral access channels 25 A, 25 B, may be contacted by the four narrow tine support edges 14 A when the pallet 100 is lifted by the narrow pallet moving device.
- the pallet 100 may comprise one or more longitudinal access channels 26 .
- the longitudinal access channels 26 may also be positioned between the ground contacting legs 15 , but may be oriented generally perpendicular to the lateral access channels 24 A, 24 B, 25 A, 25 B, so as to extend between the deck edges 16 A, 16 B.
- the tines of a pallet moving device or narrow pallet moving device inserted into the longitudinal access channels 26 may be contacted by the lower ground facing surface 12 or other surface or element when the pallet 100 is lifted by the pallet moving device or narrow pallet moving device.
- the pallet 100 may comprise one or more recessed pockets 17 A, 17 B, which may be positioned anywhere on the pallet 100 .
- one or more sidewall recessed pockets 17 A may be coupled to one or more sidewalls 18 A, 18 B, and/or one or more edge recessed pockets 17 B may be coupled to one or more deck edges 16 A, 16 B.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A that may be coupled to the first sidewall 18 A and a second sidewall recessed pocket 17 A that may be coupled to the second sidewall 18 B, and the second sidewall recessed pocket 17 A may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A.
- Two sidewall recessed pockets 17 A may be aligned with each other so that a first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A on the first sidewall 18 A may be approximately the same distance from the deck edges 16 A, 16 B, as the first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A on the second sidewall 18 A is from the deck edges 16 A, 16 B, as perhaps best shown in FIG. 1 .
- a first sidewall 18 A may comprise or be coupled to two sidewall recessed pockets 17 A
- a second sidewall 18 B may also comprise or be coupled to two sidewall recessed pockets 17 A.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a first edge recessed pocket 17 B that may be coupled to the first deck edge 16 A and a second edge recessed pocket 17 B that may be coupled to the second deck edge 16 B, and the second edge recessed pocket 17 B may be aligned with the first edge recessed pocket 17 B.
- Two edge recessed pockets 17 B may be aligned with each other so that a first edge recessed pocket 17 B on the first deck edge 16 A may be approximately the same distance from the sidewalls 18 A, 18 B, as the first edge recessed pocket 17 B on the second deck edge 16 B is from the sidewalls 18 A, 18 B, as perhaps best shown in FIG. 1 .
- a first deck edge 16 A may comprise or be coupled to two edge recessed pockets 17 B
- a second deck edge 16 B may also comprise or be coupled to two edge recessed pockets 17 B.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A coupled to the first sidewall 18 A and a second sidewall recessed pocket 17 A coupled to the second sidewall 18 B, and the second sidewall recessed pocket 17 A may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A.
- the pallet 100 may include a first standard lateral access channel 24 A, and the first sidewall recessed pocket 17 A and second sidewall recessed pocket 17 A may be positioned above the first standard lateral access channel 24 A.
- the pallet 100 may comprise a third sidewall recessed pocket 17 A coupled to the first sidewall 18 A and a fourth sidewall recessed pocket 17 A coupled to the second sidewall 18 B, and the third sidewall recessed pocket 17 A may be aligned with the fourth sidewall recessed pocket 17 A.
- the pallet 100 may include a second standard lateral access channel 24 B, and the third sidewall recessed pocket 17 A and fourth sidewall recessed pocket 17 A may be positioned above the second standard lateral access channel 24 B.
- a sidewall recessed pocket 17 A and an edge recessed pocket 17 B may be configured substantially similar to each other with a sidewall recessed pocket 17 A coupled to a sidewall 18 A, 18 B, and an edge recessed pocket 17 B coupled to a deck edge 16 A, 16 B.
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a vertical backplate 20 which may be coupled to a horizontal shelf 21 .
- a vertical backplate 20 and/or a horizontal shelf 21 may comprise a generally planar shape, although a vertical backplate 20 and/or a horizontal shelf 21 may be configured in any shape and size.
- a horizontal shelf 21 may be recessed below the upper load contacting surface 13 of a support deck 16
- a vertical backplate 20 may be recessed into or below the surface of a sidewall 18 A, 18 B, or deck edge 16 A, 16 B, depending on if the vertical backplate 20 is part of a sidewall recessed pocket 17 A or an edge recessed pocket 17 B, respectively.
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise one or more slots 22 , such as one or more vertical vertical slots 22 A and/or one or more horizontal slots 22 B.
- a slot 22 may be configured as an opening which may lead to a cavity 27 .
- a slot 22 and a cavity 27 may comprise approximately the same dimensions.
- a cavity 27 may be larger than a slot 22 so that portions of cargo securing hardware, such as surcingles, e-track receiver anchors, hook receivers, release buckle receivers hooks, etc., may be inserted into the cavity 27 via the slot 22 and then turned or otherwise actuated to removably couple the cargo securing hardware in the cavity 27 and slot 22 .
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a horizontal slot 22 B which may be positioned or disposed in a horizontal shelf 21 .
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a horizontal slot 22 B which may be centrally positioned in a horizontal shelf 21 as perhaps best shown in FIGS. 6-9 .
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a vertical slot 22 A which may be positioned or disposed in a vertical backplate 20 .
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a vertical slot 22 A which may be centrally positioned in a vertical backplate 20 as perhaps best shown in FIGS. 6-9 .
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a horizontal slot 22 B and a vertical slot 22 A, and the horizontal slot 22 B and vertical slot 22 A may be in communication with each other.
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B may comprise a horizontal slot 22 B and a vertical slot 22 A, and the cavities 27 of the horizontal slot 22 B and vertical slot 22 A may be in communication with each other. It is to be understood any vertical slot 22 A and horizontal slot 22 B of the pallet 100 may be positioned at various angles along its vertical backplate 20 or horizontal shelf 21 , respectively.
- a recessed pocket 17 A, 17 B, vertical backplate 20 , horizontal shelf 21 , vertical slot 22 A, horizontal slot 22 B, and any other element described herein may be configured in a plurality of sizes and shapes including “T” shaped, “X” shaped, square shaped, rectangular shaped, cylinder shaped, cuboid shaped, hexagonal prism shaped, triangular prism shaped, or any other geometric or non-geometric shape, including combinations of shapes. It is not intended herein to mention all the possible alternatives, equivalent forms or ramifications of the invention. It is understood that the terms and proposed shapes used herein are merely descriptive, rather than limiting, and that various changes, such as to size and shape, may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.
- the elements that comprise the pallet 100 may be made from or may comprise durable materials such as aluminum, steel, other metals and metal alloys, wood, hard rubbers, hard plastics, fiber reinforced plastics, carbon fiber, fiber glass, resins, polymers or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials. Additionally, one or more elements may be made from or may comprise durable and slightly flexible materials such as soft plastics, silicone, soft rubbers, or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials.
- one or more of the elements that comprise the pallet 100 may be coupled or connected together with heat bonding, chemical bonding, adhesives, clasp type fasteners, clip type fasteners, rivet type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, other types of fasteners, or any other suitable joining method.
- one or more of the elements that comprise the pallet 100 may be coupled or removably connected by being press fit or snap fit together, by one or more fasteners such as hook and loop type or Velcro® fasteners, magnetic type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, sealable tongue and groove fasteners, snap fasteners, clip type fasteners, clasp type fasteners, ratchet type fasteners, a push-to-lock type connection method, a turn-to-lock type connection method, a slide-to-lock type connection method or any other suitable temporary connection method as one reasonably skilled in the art could envision to serve the same function.
- one or more of the elements that comprise the pallet 100 may be coupled by being one of connected to and integrally formed with another element of the pallet 100 .
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Abstract
An improved pallet may include a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface that may each be positioned along a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall. One or more ground contacting legs may be coupled to or integrated in the first sidewall and to the second sidewall. A first deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may extend between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. A second deck edge may also be coupled to the support deck and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, and the second edge may extend between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. Preferably, the pallet may comprise one or more sidewall recessed pockets which may be coupled to or positioned along at least one sidewall and/or one or more edge recessed pockets which may be coupled to at least one deck edge.
Description
- This application claims priority to and the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/666,437, filed on May 3, 2018, entitled “PALLET WITH RECESSED LOCATIONS”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to the field of material transporting equipment and devices. More specifically, the invention relates to improved pallets for use with transporting devices such pallet jacks as forklifts.
- Pallets are commonly used to secure durable goods during transport between various locations. Typically, a pallet comprises a square or rectangular load bearing surface or deck configured to receive goods for storage and transport. Sidewalls with ground contacting legs extend vertically below the deck forming a space or cavity suitable to engage various types of pallet transporting equipment such as hand pallet trucks, Walkie Pallet Jacks, forklifts, and the like. Pallet transportation equipment commonly includes two elongated forks known as “tines” which are inserted under the pallet deck and into the pallet cavity to raise the pallet off of the ground for transportation.
- Recently, pallets with narrow elongated decks and high profile designs have become common place. These high profile pallets may have support decks which are 6 inches or higher above the ground. While advantageous in certain environments, the high profile design of these new pallets pose an inherent design issue that prevents them from being loaded onto a trailer to maximize cube utilization. Companies that utilize narrow high profile design (HPD) pallets currently shrink-wrap pallets, a plastic film that wraps the pallet load which helps contain the load to the pallet deck during transport. Also, companies attach straps equipped with hooks and e-track receivers to the sidewalls of HPD pallets which causes problems during transport. These pallets are loaded side by side in trailers which causes hooks and e-track hardware become entangled with one another as they are loaded and unloaded from the trailer. In addition, when pallet are loaded and placed further apart to prevent the above issue the cube utilization of the trailer goes down and operation costs rise.
- Therefore, a need exists for improved pallets that has a containment design that can easily be adaptable to the various containment systems and equipment that are on the market today.
- An improved pallet is provided. In some embodiments, the pallet may include a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface that may each be coupled to a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall. A first and a second ground contacting leg may be coupled to the first sidewall, and a third and a fourth ground contacting leg may be coupled to the second sidewall. A first deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall. A second deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, and the second edge may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall. A first sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the first sidewall. A second sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the second sidewall, and the second sidewall recessed pocket may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket.
- In further embodiments, the pallet may include a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface that may each be coupled to a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall. A first and a second ground contacting leg may be coupled to the first sidewall, and a third and a fourth ground contacting leg may be coupled to the second sidewall. A first deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall. A second deck edge may be coupled to the support deck and may be opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, and the second edge may extend between the first sidewall and second sidewall. A first sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the first sidewall. A second sidewall recessed pocket may be coupled to the second sidewall, and the second sidewall recessed pocket may be aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket. A first edge recessed pocket may be coupled to the first deck edge, and a second edge recessed pocket coupled to the second deck edge.
- Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a first side elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 3 shows a second side elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 4 depicts a front elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a rear elevation view of an example of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an example of a recessed pocket of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 7 depicts a sectional, through line 7-7 shown inFIG. 6 , elevation view of an example of a recessed pocket according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of another example of a recessed pocket of an improved pallet according to various embodiments described herein. -
FIG. 9 shows a sectional, through line 9-9 shown inFIG. 8 , elevation view of an example of a recessed pocket according to various embodiments described herein. - The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
- In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of techniques and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed techniques. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination of the individual steps in an unnecessary fashion. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combinations are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims.
- For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, “rear”, “front”, “side”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1 . However, one will understand that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. Therefore, the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. - Although the terms “first”, “second”, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, the first element may be designated as the second element, and the second element may be likewise designated as the first element without departing from the scope of the invention.
- As used in this application, the term “about” or “approximately” refers to a range of values within plus or minus 10% of the specified number. Additionally, as used in this application, the term “substantially” means that the actual value is within about 10% of the actual desired value, particularly within about 5% of the actual desired value and especially within about 1% of the actual desired value of any variable, element or limit set forth herein.
- A new pallet for material transporting is discussed herein. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.
- The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below.
- The present invention will now be described by example and through referencing the appended figures representing preferred and alternative embodiments.
FIGS. 1-5 illustrate examples of an improved pallet (“the pallet”) 100 according to various embodiments. In some embodiments, thepallet 100 may comprise asupport deck 16 with an upperload contacting surface 13 and a lowerground facing surface 12 that may each be coupled to or integrated with afirst sidewall 18A and an opposingly positioned second sidewall 18B. One or moreground contacting legs 15 may be coupled to or integrated with thefirst sidewall 18A, and one or moreground contacting legs 15 may also be coupled to or integrated with the second sidewall 18B. Afirst deck edge 16A may be coupled to or part of thesupport deck 16 and may extend between thefirst sidewall 18A and the second sidewall 18B. Asecond deck edge 16B may also be coupled to or be part of thesupport deck 16 and may be opposingly positioned to thefirst deck edge 16A, and thesecond edge 16B may extend between thefirst sidewall 18A and the second sidewall 18B. Preferably, thepallet 100 may comprise one or more sidewall recessedpockets 17A which may be coupled to or formed in thesupport deck 16 or in at least onesidewall 18A, 18B, and/or one or more edge recessed pockets 17B which may be coupled to or formed in at least onedeck edge - Generally, a
pallet 100 may be configured to support one or more objects on an upperload contacting surface 13 of thesupport deck 16. One or more, such as six,ground contacting legs 15 may be coupled to or integrated with thesidewalls 18A, 18B, and may be configured to support thesupport deck 16 above a ground surface. Theground contacting legs 15 may be configured in any shape and size. - In preferred embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise one ormore access channels ground contacting legs 15 may be configured to support thesupport deck 16 above a ground surface so that the tines of a pallet moving device may be inserted into theaccess channels pallet 100. In some embodiments, thepallet 100 may comprise a first standardlateral access channel 24A and a second standard lateral access channel 24B. The standardlateral access channels 24A, 24B, may be positioned between theground contacting legs 15. Atine support edge 14 may be coupled to eachsidewall 18A, 18B, in each standardlateral access channel 24A, 24B, so that the tines of a pallet moving device inserted into the standardlateral access channels 24A, 24B, may be contacted by the four tine support edges 14 when thepallet 100 is lifted by the pallet moving device. - In some embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise a first narrowlateral access channel 25A and a second narrowlateral access channel 25B. The narrowlateral access channels ground contacting legs 15, but the narrowlateral access channels lateral access channels 24A, 24B. A narrowtine support edge 14A may be coupled to eachsidewall 18A, 18B, in each narrowlateral access channel lateral access channels pallet 100 is lifted by the narrow pallet moving device. - In some embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise one or morelongitudinal access channels 26. Thelongitudinal access channels 26 may also be positioned between theground contacting legs 15, but may be oriented generally perpendicular to thelateral access channels longitudinal access channels 26 may be contacted by the lowerground facing surface 12 or other surface or element when thepallet 100 is lifted by the pallet moving device or narrow pallet moving device. - The
pallet 100 may comprise one or more recessedpockets pallet 100. In preferred embodiments, one or more sidewall recessedpockets 17A may be coupled to one or more sidewalls 18A, 18B, and/or one or more edge recessedpockets 17B may be coupled to one or more deck edges 16A, 16B. - In some embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise a first sidewall recessedpocket 17A that may be coupled to thefirst sidewall 18A and a second sidewall recessedpocket 17A that may be coupled to the second sidewall 18B, and the second sidewall recessedpocket 17A may be aligned with the first sidewall recessedpocket 17A. Two sidewall recessedpockets 17A may be aligned with each other so that a first sidewall recessedpocket 17A on thefirst sidewall 18A may be approximately the same distance from the deck edges 16A, 16B, as the first sidewall recessedpocket 17A on thesecond sidewall 18A is from the deck edges 16A, 16B, as perhaps best shown inFIG. 1 . In preferred embodiments, afirst sidewall 18A may comprise or be coupled to two sidewall recessedpockets 17A, and a second sidewall 18B may also comprise or be coupled to two sidewall recessedpockets 17A. - In some embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise a first edge recessedpocket 17B that may be coupled to thefirst deck edge 16A and a second edge recessedpocket 17B that may be coupled to thesecond deck edge 16B, and the second edge recessedpocket 17B may be aligned with the first edge recessedpocket 17B. Two edge recessedpockets 17B may be aligned with each other so that a first edge recessedpocket 17B on thefirst deck edge 16A may be approximately the same distance from the sidewalls 18A, 18B, as the first edge recessedpocket 17B on thesecond deck edge 16B is from the sidewalls 18A, 18B, as perhaps best shown inFIG. 1 . In preferred embodiments, afirst deck edge 16A may comprise or be coupled to two edge recessedpockets 17B, and asecond deck edge 16B may also comprise or be coupled to two edge recessed pockets 17B. - In some embodiments, the
pallet 100 may comprise a first sidewall recessedpocket 17A coupled to thefirst sidewall 18A and a second sidewall recessedpocket 17A coupled to the second sidewall 18B, and the second sidewall recessedpocket 17A may be aligned with the first sidewall recessedpocket 17A. In further embodiments, thepallet 100 may include a first standardlateral access channel 24A, and the first sidewall recessedpocket 17A and second sidewall recessedpocket 17A may be positioned above the first standardlateral access channel 24A. In still further embodiments, thepallet 100 may comprise a third sidewall recessedpocket 17A coupled to thefirst sidewall 18A and a fourth sidewall recessedpocket 17A coupled to the second sidewall 18B, and the third sidewall recessedpocket 17A may be aligned with the fourth sidewall recessedpocket 17A. In yet further embodiments, thepallet 100 may include a second standard lateral access channel 24B, and the third sidewall recessedpocket 17A and fourth sidewall recessedpocket 17A may be positioned above the second standard lateral access channel 24B. - As perhaps best shown in
FIGS. 6-9 and in preferred embodiments, a sidewall recessedpocket 17A and an edge recessedpocket 17B may be configured substantially similar to each other with a sidewall recessedpocket 17A coupled to asidewall 18A, 18B, and an edge recessedpocket 17B coupled to adeck edge - In some embodiments, a recessed
pocket vertical backplate 20 which may be coupled to ahorizontal shelf 21. Preferably, avertical backplate 20 and/or ahorizontal shelf 21 may comprise a generally planar shape, although avertical backplate 20 and/or ahorizontal shelf 21 may be configured in any shape and size. Generally, ahorizontal shelf 21 may be recessed below the upperload contacting surface 13 of asupport deck 16, and avertical backplate 20 may be recessed into or below the surface of asidewall 18A, 18B, ordeck edge vertical backplate 20 is part of a sidewall recessedpocket 17A or an edge recessedpocket 17B, respectively. - In some embodiments, a recessed
pocket more slots 22, such as one or more verticalvertical slots 22A and/or one or more horizontal slots 22B. Generally, aslot 22 may be configured as an opening which may lead to acavity 27. In some embodiments, aslot 22 and acavity 27 may comprise approximately the same dimensions. In other embodiments, acavity 27 may be larger than aslot 22 so that portions of cargo securing hardware, such as surcingles, e-track receiver anchors, hook receivers, release buckle receivers hooks, etc., may be inserted into thecavity 27 via theslot 22 and then turned or otherwise actuated to removably couple the cargo securing hardware in thecavity 27 andslot 22. - In some embodiments, a recessed
pocket horizontal shelf 21. In further embodiments, a recessedpocket horizontal shelf 21 as perhaps best shown inFIGS. 6-9 . In some embodiments, a recessedpocket vertical slot 22A which may be positioned or disposed in avertical backplate 20. In further embodiments, a recessedpocket vertical slot 22A which may be centrally positioned in avertical backplate 20 as perhaps best shown inFIGS. 6-9 . In some embodiments and as shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 , a recessedpocket vertical slot 22A, and the horizontal slot 22B andvertical slot 22A may be in communication with each other. In further embodiments, and as shown inFIG. 9 , a recessedpocket vertical slot 22A, and thecavities 27 of the horizontal slot 22B andvertical slot 22A may be in communication with each other. It is to be understood anyvertical slot 22A and horizontal slot 22B of thepallet 100 may be positioned at various angles along itsvertical backplate 20 orhorizontal shelf 21, respectively. - While some exemplary shapes and sizes have been provided for elements of the
pallet 100, it should be understood to one of ordinary skill in the art that a recessedpocket vertical backplate 20,horizontal shelf 21,vertical slot 22A, horizontal slot 22B, and any other element described herein may be configured in a plurality of sizes and shapes including “T” shaped, “X” shaped, square shaped, rectangular shaped, cylinder shaped, cuboid shaped, hexagonal prism shaped, triangular prism shaped, or any other geometric or non-geometric shape, including combinations of shapes. It is not intended herein to mention all the possible alternatives, equivalent forms or ramifications of the invention. It is understood that the terms and proposed shapes used herein are merely descriptive, rather than limiting, and that various changes, such as to size and shape, may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. - Additionally, while some materials have been provided, in other embodiments, the elements that comprise the
pallet 100 may be made from or may comprise durable materials such as aluminum, steel, other metals and metal alloys, wood, hard rubbers, hard plastics, fiber reinforced plastics, carbon fiber, fiber glass, resins, polymers or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials. Additionally, one or more elements may be made from or may comprise durable and slightly flexible materials such as soft plastics, silicone, soft rubbers, or any other suitable materials including combinations of materials. In some embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thepallet 100 may be coupled or connected together with heat bonding, chemical bonding, adhesives, clasp type fasteners, clip type fasteners, rivet type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, other types of fasteners, or any other suitable joining method. In other embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thepallet 100 may be coupled or removably connected by being press fit or snap fit together, by one or more fasteners such as hook and loop type or Velcro® fasteners, magnetic type fasteners, threaded type fasteners, sealable tongue and groove fasteners, snap fasteners, clip type fasteners, clasp type fasteners, ratchet type fasteners, a push-to-lock type connection method, a turn-to-lock type connection method, a slide-to-lock type connection method or any other suitable temporary connection method as one reasonably skilled in the art could envision to serve the same function. In further embodiments, one or more of the elements that comprise thepallet 100 may be coupled by being one of connected to and integrally formed with another element of thepallet 100. - Although the present invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to preferred embodiments and specific examples thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar functions and/or achieve like results. All such equivalent embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the present invention, are contemplated thereby, and are intended to be covered by the following claims.
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1. An improved pallet, the pallet comprising:
a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface;
a first sidewall and an opposingly positioned second sidewall each extending downward from the support deck;
a first and a second ground contacting leg positioned along the first sidewall;
a third and a fourth ground contacting leg positioned along the second sidewall;
a first deck edge coupled to the support deck and extending between the first sidewall and second sidewall;
a second deck edge coupled to the support deck and opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, the second edge extending between the first sidewall and second sidewall;
a first sidewall recessed pocket positioned within the first sidewall below the upper load contacting surface; and
a second sidewall recessed pocket positioned within second sidewall below the upper load contacting surface, the second sidewall recessed pocket aligned with and oppositely positioned to the first sidewall recessed pocket.
2. The pallet of claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket and the second sidewall recess pocket each comprise a vertical backplate coupled to a horizontal shelf.
3. The pallet of claim 2 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket and the second sidewall recess pocket each comprise a slot, the slot being selected from the group consisting of; a horizontal slot and a vertical slot.
4. The pallet of claim 2 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a horizontal slot.
5. The pallet of claim 4 , wherein the horizontal slot is centrally positioned in the horizontal shelf.
6. The pallet of claim 2 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a vertical slot.
7. The pallet of claim 6 , wherein the vertical slot is centrally positioned in the vertical backplate.
8. The pallet of claim 2 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a horizontal slot and a vertical slot, and wherein the horizontal slot and vertical slot are in communication with each other.
9. The pallet of claim 1 , further comprising a first standard lateral access channel, and wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket and second sidewall recessed pocket are positioned above the first standard lateral access channel.
10. The pallet of claim 9 , further comprising a third sidewall recessed pocket positioned within the first sidewall and further comprising a fourth sidewall recessed pocket positioned within the second sidewall, the third sidewall recessed pocket aligned with the fourth sidewall recessed pocket, and further comprising a second standard lateral access channel, wherein the third sidewall recessed pocket and fourth sidewall recessed pocket are positioned above the second standard lateral access channel.
11. An improved pallet, the pallet comprising:
a support deck with an upper load contacting surface and a lower ground facing surface;
a first sidewall extending below a first side of the support deck and an opposingly positioned second sidewall extending below a second side of the support deck;
a first and a second ground contacting leg coupled to the first sidewall;
a third and a fourth ground contacting leg coupled to the second sidewall;
a first deck edge running along the support deck and extending between the first sidewall and second sidewall;
a second deck edge running along the support deck and opposingly positioned to the first deck edge, the second edge extending between the first sidewall and second sidewall;
a first sidewall recessed pocket positioned along the first sidewall;
a second sidewall recessed pocket positioned along the second sidewall, the second sidewall recessed pocket aligned with the first sidewall recessed pocket;
a first edge recessed pocket positioned along the first deck edge; and
a second edge recessed pocket positioned along the second deck edge.
12. The pallet of claim 11 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket, the second sidewall recess pocket, the first edge recessed pocket, and the second edge recessed pocket each comprise a vertical backplate coupled to a horizontal shelf.
13. The pallet of claim 12 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket, the second sidewall recess pocket, the first edge recessed pocket, and the second edge recessed pocket each comprise a slot, the slot is selected from the group consisting of; a horizontal slot and a vertical slot.
14. The pallet of claim 11 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a horizontal slot.
15. The pallet of claim 14 , wherein the horizontal slot is centrally positioned in the horizontal shelf.
16. The pallet of claim 11 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a vertical slot.
17. The pallet of claim 16 , wherein the vertical slot is centrally positioned in the vertical backplate.
18. The pallet of claim 11 , wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket comprises a horizontal slot and a vertical slot, and wherein the horizontal slot and vertical slot are in communication with each other.
19. The pallet of claim 11 , further comprising a first standard lateral access channel, and wherein the first sidewall recessed pocket and second sidewall recessed pocket are positioned above the first standard lateral access channel.
20. The pallet of claim 11 , further comprising a third sidewall recessed pocket positioned along the first sidewall, further comprising a fourth sidewall recessed pocket positioned along the second sidewall, the third sidewall recessed pocket aligned with the fourth sidewall recessed pocket, and further comprising a second standard lateral access channel, wherein the third sidewall recessed pocket and fourth sidewall recessed pocket are positioned above the second standard lateral access channel.
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