ES1280570U - PALLET FOR TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Pallet (1) for transporting goods, characterized in that it is formed by a unitary piece comprising a flat sheet (2) with a merchandise receiving surface and a plurality of projections (3), such that the projections (3) exit from the flat sheet opposite the merchandise reception surface, where the projections (3) have dimensions such that the length of each projection (3) and the separation between two consecutive projections (3) is such that between said two projections (3) consecutive fits a fork of a transport equipment, and the material from which the part is formed is selected from conventional or high-density expanded polystyrene. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

PALLET FOR TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention belongs to the field of freight transport, specifically a pallet for freight transport, especially in the food sector.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

When it comes to ensuring that the logistics process of freight transport is optimal, pallets play a fundamental role. Whether in land transport, sea transport or air, they guarantee the perfect handling and manipulation of almost all types of goods.

The most commonly used pallets are wooden ones, which are highly resistant and at a very competitive price. However, these pallets are difficult to clean and if they get wet, the risk of fungus and bacteria growth increases. Additionally, chips, protruding nails, and warping of wood pose a safety risk.

Another type of material used for pallets is cardboard. Pallets made of cardboard material have the drawback that when they have to support heavy loads, problems of stability and resistance to compression appear in the supports.

An alternative is plastic pallets, such as the one described in ES1156636U. This pallet comprises a loading platform and a plurality of longitudinal and / or transverse skids, associated with the corresponding platform legs and attachable to the underside of said platform, incorporating said pallet, reinforcing blocks, processed by molding, insertable in the cavities of the corresponding skids.

Another example is ES1224021U, which describes a nestable plastic pallet, with removable skids and / or legs.

In both inventions, although their resistance is greater, the multiple pieces of which they are formed can break or disengage during the transport of goods and / or handling through forklifts, pallet trucks or similar means. The repair of this type of pallets is complicated.

It is therefore the aim of the present invention to overcome the problems existing in the state of the art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a pallet for transporting goods that has a set of improved characteristics that the pallets described in the state of the art do not possess. All this is achieved thanks to the combination of its structure and the material from which it is made.

In a first aspect, the present invention provides a pallet for transporting goods, characterized in that it is formed by a unitary piece comprising a flat sheet with a merchandise receiving surface and a plurality of projections, such that the projections come out of the sheet. plane opposite the merchandise receiving surface where the projections have dimensions such that the length of each projection and the spacing between two consecutive projections is such that between said two consecutive projections there is room for a fork of a transport equipment. Furthermore, the material from which the part is formed is selected from conventional or high-density expanded polystyrene.

The merchandise can be housed in a box or container suitable for transport or be in direct contact with said surface.

Thanks to the material in which it is made, the pallet is highly resistant and light, the latter supplying savings in transport.

In addition, unlike wood, it is a physiologically innocuous material that does not favor the growth of fungi and bacteria that cause organic decomposition, protecting the merchandise against external agents.

On the other hand, this material does not absorb the cold from refrigeration, thus saving the electricity needed to keep the products or merchandise to be transported cold.

The pallet of the present invention has a great environmental advantage, since it is completely ecological and the material with which it is manufactured is recyclable and can be manufactured with recycled material.

In addition, the pallet is reusable. The pallet can be subjected to washing tunnels or sanitizing treatments, for later use.

In a second aspect, the projections of the pallet of the present invention are hollow bodies such that said projections are configured so that a projection of a first pallet houses inside another projection of a second pallet placed on the first pallet.

This means that thanks to its design it can be stackable and nestable with other pallets, providing the palletizing system with better compaction and saving space.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Next, to facilitate a better understanding of this specification and forming an integral part thereof, a series of figures is attached in which the object of the invention has been represented by way of illustration and not limitation.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the pallet of the present invention.

Figure 2 shows an elevation view of the pallet of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a front view of the pallet of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION MODES

The constitution and characteristics of the invention may be better understood with the following description made with reference to the attached figures.

As can be seen in Figures 1, 2 and 3, a pallet (1) for transporting goods is illustrated, consisting of a unitary piece made of conventional or high-density expanded polystyrene that comprises a flat sheet (2) with a surface of merchandise reception and a plurality of projections (3), such that the projections (3) exit the flat sheet opposite the merchandise receiving surface. The merchandise can be housed in a box or container suitable for transport or be in direct contact with said surface.

Said projections (3) can be seen in more detail in figure 3. The shape, measurements and distribution of the projections (3) is variable and customizable, however, it is an essential requirement that said projections (3) have dimensions such that the length of each projection (3) and the spacing between two consecutive projections (3) is such that a fork of a transport equipment can be inserted between said two consecutive projections (3). These transport equipment are known in the state of the art, such as manual or automatic pallet trucks or forklifts.

Figure 2 shows how the projections are hollow bodies such that said projections are configured so that a projection of a first pallet houses another projection of a second pallet placed on the first pallet inside. This means that thanks to its design it can be stackable and nestable with other pallets.

Once the invention has been clearly described, it is stated that the particular embodiments described above are susceptible to detailed modifications provided they do not alter the fundamental principle and the essence of the invention.

Claims (2)

1. Pallet (1) for transporting goods, characterized in that it is formed by a unitary piece comprising a flat sheet (2) with a merchandise receiving surface and a plurality of projections (3), such that the projections (3) come out of the flat sheet opposite the merchandise reception surface, where the projections (3) have dimensions such that the length of each projection (3) and the spacing between two consecutive projections (3) is such that between said two consecutive projections (3) a fork of a transport equipment fits, and the material from which the part is formed is selected from conventional or high-density expanded polystyrene. 2. Pallet (1) according to claim 1, wherein the projections (3) are hollow bodies such that the projections (3) are configured so that a projection (3) of a first pallet houses another projection of a second pallet placed on the first pallet.