WO2021181266A1 - Système logistique d'une palette à base démontable - Google Patents

Système logistique d'une palette à base démontable Download PDF

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WO2021181266A1
WO2021181266A1 PCT/IB2021/051946 IB2021051946W WO2021181266A1 WO 2021181266 A1 WO2021181266 A1 WO 2021181266A1 IB 2021051946 W IB2021051946 W IB 2021051946W WO 2021181266 A1 WO2021181266 A1 WO 2021181266A1
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Stefan Müller
Manuel BLAY
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  • the present invention in some embodiments thereof, relates to a logistic system of a pallet with a disassemblable base.
  • a pallet For the storage and transfer of goods, it is usual to use pallets.
  • a pallet In general, a pallet must be designed to be able to withstand certain loads throughout its life, including the loads of the weight it supports during normal operating use and also loads during storage, all without suffering major deformations and with characteristics that allow it to be used on roller chains for long.
  • pallets having a specific configuration that allow them to be nested one into the other to reduce space during transport and storage are usually weak and do not allow their use in automatic conveyor and racking systems.
  • special plastic pallets are used, but they are usually expensive and use 3 times more space.
  • Wooden pallets are heavily reused causing a weakening of the pallet.
  • the present invention is compatible with wooden pallets, and guarantees that, when transporting them, the damage is severely reduced, thereby avoiding splinters or big parts of wood to block the lines.
  • Additional background art includes International Patent Application No. ES2440091B1 disclosing “a slave pallet, comprising at least three longitudinal elements parallel to each other, with their support faces oriented so that they are contained in the same plane, and at least two transverse elements joining longitudinal elements, each transverse element being arranged so that the support face of the longitudinal element is free for the support of the pallet, the transverse elements of the plane projecting the support faces of the longitudinal elements protruding and presenting a cross section so that when a second slave pallet is stacked on a slave pallet, the longitudinal elements of the upper slave pallet are supported on the longitudinal elements of the lower slave pallet and the transverse elements of the slave pallet upper house the transverse elements of the lower slave pallet”.
  • U.S. Patent No. US8555787B2 disclosing “a shuttle pallet for a high rack storage facility has three longitudinal supports extending parallel to each other. Load bearing bridges orthogonally extend relative to the longitudinal supports. The longitudinal supports and the load bearing bridges are connected to one another in an articulated fashion.
  • the longitudinal supports are made of a wear-resistant and bending-resistant semi-finished product and are form-fittingly and exchangeably connected to the load bearing bridges.
  • the longitudinal supports have in cross- section an area with a circular ring-shaped cross-section.
  • the load bearing bridges have legs. Snap- on-connectors with a circular segment- shaped cross-section are formed on the legs.
  • the longitudinal supports are supported with the circular ring-shaped cross-section rotatably about an axis of rotation and exchangeably in the snap-on connectors, respectively.
  • the axis of rotation extends in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal supports.”
  • U.S. Patent No. US7987796B2 disclosing “a loading pallet includes first bars and second bars arranged essentially parallel with each other.
  • the first bars are arranged essentially in a single plane and the second bars include upper parts arranged essentially in the plane and downwardly directed parts directed downwards relative to the plane.
  • Third bars are arranged transverse to the first bars and second bars, lie under the plane, and are connected to the first bars and the upper parts of the second bars.
  • the loading pallet can be stacked onto a corresponding loading pallet, whereby the third bars can make contact with such bars from the loading pallet located below.
  • the height of the third bars is such that the height of the spaces between stacked loading pallets is such that lifting structure can be introduced into the spaces for lifting loading pallets”.
  • U.S. Patent No. US9340320B2 disclosing “a pallet includes a cargo layer, a base layer and support structures coupled between.
  • the cargo layer includes a pair of horizontally positioned outer plastic deck boards and at least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board therebetween.
  • the at least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board has opposing sidewalls, and a spaced apart openings at least partially extending through the opposing sidewalls.
  • the pair of horizontally positioned outer plastic deck boards have opposing sidewalls, and spaced apart openings extending through at least one of the sidewalls of each outer plastic deck board.
  • the spaced apart openings in each horizontally positioned outer plastic deck board are aligned with the spaced apart openings in an adjacent sidewall of least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board. Inserts are in the spaced apart openings”.
  • U.S. Patent No. US6289823B1 disclosing “a nestable pallet includes a top deck which has a substantially planar upper surface upon which a plurality of objects.
  • the top deck has an upper surface and at least one opening formed therein.
  • the pallet also includes a foot portion corresponding to the at least one opening.
  • the foot portion has an inner surface, an outer surface, and an upright member which projects upwardly toward the top deck and has a hollow area disposed thereunder. In a nesting orientation, the hollow area receives the upward projecting member of a subjacent pallet.
  • the upper surface of the top deck portion is flat and substantially planar, upon which a plurality of objects are capable of resting.
  • the opening, the inner surface and the upright member define a pocket for receiving the foot portion of a like pallet in a nesting orientation.
  • the pocket includes at least one aperture for drainage.
  • the pocket includes at least one nesting stop portion”.
  • Example 1 A one-piece protection base for a pallet, comprising: a. a floor having configured to be in contact with a first bottom part of said pallet; b. at least one guiding element configured to guide said pallet onto said floor; c. one or more support elements comprising a surface raised above said floor and connected to said floor by one or more connectors.
  • Example 2 The base according to example 1, further comprising at least one connector adapted to reversible lock said base with said pallet.
  • Example 3 The base according to any one of examples 1-2, wherein said surface of said one or more support elements and said floor are located in different axial planes and a distance between said flat surface of said one or more support elements and said floor defines a height.
  • Example 4 The base according to any one of examples 1-3, wherein said height is fixed and it is defined by a length of said legs of said one or more support elements.
  • Example 5 The base according to any one of examples 1-4, wherein of said one or more support elements further comprise a compression element configured to enable a change in said distance between said flat surface and said floor when a force is applied from above on said flat surface.
  • Example 6 The base according to any one of examples 1-5, wherein said compression element is configured to push said flat surface upwards at all times .
  • Example 7 The base according to any one of examples 1-6, wherein said compression element comprises a spring.
  • Example 8 The base according to any one of examples 1-7, wherein said one or more support elements are configured to be engaged by a forklift so when said forklift is under said surface, said base and said pallet can be raised from the ground.
  • Example 9 The base according to any one of examples 1-8, further comprising one or more reinforce elements included in said floor and arranged longitudinally and transversally across said floor, said one or more reinforce elements configured to provide said floor with a maximum deflection below 3% of a distance between supports of a rack when the base is in racking position in said rack.
  • Example 10 The base according to any one of examples 1-9, wherein said floor comprises at least two longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements, said one or more transverse elements joining said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 11 The base according to any one of examples 1-10, wherein said at least two longitudinal elements being substantially parallel to each other.
  • Example 12 The base according to any one of examples 1-11, wherein said one or more transverse elements being perpendicular to said longitudinal elements.
  • Example 13 The base according to any one of examples 1-12, wherein said one or more transverse elements being diagonal to said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 14 The base according to any one of examples 1-13, wherein said one or more transverse elements being at an angle between about 1° and about 89° to said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 15 The base according to any one of examples 1-14, wherein said one or more reinforce elements are incorporated in said at least three longitudinal elements.
  • Example 16 The base according to any one of examples 1-15, wherein said one or more reinforce elements are incorporated in said one or more transverse elements.
  • Example 17 The base according to any one of examples 1-16, wherein said one or more reinforce elements comprise metal.
  • Example 18 The base according to any one of examples 1-17, wherein said surface and said floor are parallel to each other.
  • Example 19 The base according to any one of examples 1-18, wherein said floor comprises a thickness of from about 5mm to about 100mm.
  • Example 20 The base according to any one of examples 1-19, wherein said floor comprises a bottom surface and said bottom surface having a gap from the ground of less than 5cm.
  • Example 21 The base according to any one of examples 1-20, further comprising a pallet.
  • Example 22 The base according to any one of examples 1-21, wherein said at least one guiding element comprises an angulated element located at a comer of said floor extending perpendicular to said floor to a height from about 80mm to about 200mm .
  • Example 23 The base according to any one of examples 1-22, wherein when there are two guiding elements at different comers of said floor said two guiding elements match a size of said pallet.
  • Example 24 A one-piece protection base for a pallet, comprising: a. a floor having configured to be in contact with a first bottom part of said pallet; b. at least one connector adapted to reversible lock said base with said pallet.
  • Example 25 The base according to example 24, further comprising at least one guiding element configured to guide said pallet onto said floor.
  • Example 26 The base according to any one of examples 24-25, further comprising one or more support elements comprising a surface raised above said floor and connected to said floor by one or more connectors.
  • Example 27 The base according to any one of examples 24-26, further comprising at least one connector adapted to reversible lock said base with said pallet.
  • Example 28 The base according to any one of examples 24-27, wherein said surface of said one or more support elements and said floor are located in different axial planes and a distance between said flat surface of said one or more support elements and said floor defines a height.
  • Example 29 The base according to any one of examples 24-28, wherein said height is fixed and it is defined by a length of said legs of said one or more support elements.
  • Example 30 The base according to any one of examples 24-29, wherein of said one or more support elements further comprise a compression element configured to enable a change in said distance between said flat surface and said floor when a force is applied from above on said flat surface.
  • Example 31 The base according to any one of examples 24-30, wherein said compression element is configured to push said flat surface upwards at all times.
  • Example 32 The base according to any one of examples 24-31, wherein said compression element comprises a spring.
  • Example 33 The base according to any one of examples 24-32, wherein said one or more support elements are configured to be engaged by a forklift so when said forklift is under said surface, said base and said pallet can be raised from the ground.
  • Example 34 The base according to any one of examples 24-33, further comprising one or more reinforce elements included in said floor and arranged longitudinally and transversally across said floor, said one or more reinforce elements configured to provide said floor with a maximum deflection below 3% of a distance between supports of a rack when the base is in racking position in said rack.
  • Example 35 The base according to any one of examples 24-34, wherein said floor comprises at least two longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements, said one or more transverse elements joining said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 36 The base according to any one of examples 24-35, wherein said at least two longitudinal elements being substantially parallel to each other.
  • Example 37 The base according to any one of examples 24-36, wherein said one or more transverse elements being perpendicular to said longitudinal elements.
  • Example 38 The base according to any one of examples 24-37, wherein said one or more transverse elements being diagonal to said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 39 The base according to any one of examples 24-38, wherein said one or more transverse elements being at an angle between about 1° and about 89° to said at least two longitudinal elements.
  • Example 40 The base according to any one of examples 24-39, wherein said one or more reinforce elements are incorporated in said at least three longitudinal elements.
  • Example 41 The base according to any one of examples 24-40, wherein said one or more reinforce elements are incorporated in said one or more transverse elements.
  • Example 42 The base according to any one of examples 24-41, wherein said one or more reinforce elements comprise metal .
  • Example 43 The base according to any one of examples 24-42, wherein said surface and said floor are parallel to each other.
  • Example 44 The base according to any one of examples 24-43, wherein said floor comprises a thickness of from about 5mm to about 100mm.
  • Example 45 The base according to any one of examples 24-44, wherein said floor comprises a bottom surface and said bottom surface having a gap from the ground of less than 5cm.
  • Example 46 The base according to any one of examples 24-45, further comprising a pallet.
  • Example 47 The base according to any one of examples 24-46, wherein said at least one guiding element comprises an angulated element located at a comer of said floor extending perpendicular to said floor to a height from about 80mm to about 200mm.
  • Example 48 The base according to any one of examples 24-47, wherein when there are two guiding elements at different comers of said floor said two guiding elements match a size of said pallet.
  • Example 49 A pallet-base system, comprising: a. a pallet comprising a connecting element configured to reversibly connect to at least one connector; b. a base according to example 1 or example 24.
  • Example 50 A method of use of a base with a pallet, comprising: a. placing a pallet on a base; b. optionally loading said pallet with goods; c. engaging said pallet with said base from any side.
  • Example 51 A method of use of a base with a pallet, comprising: a. placing a pallet on a base; b. locking said pallet on said base; c. optionally loading said pallet with goods; d. engaging said pallet with said base from any side.
  • Figure 1 is an exemplary logistic system comprising a pallet with a disassemblable base, according to some embodiments of the invention
  • Figures 2a-b are schematic illustrations of a pallet (isometric and top view, accordingly), according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 3a is an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of stacked pallets, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 3b is an exemplary optional interlocking element, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 4a-b are schematic illustrations of a base (isometric top and bottom view, accordingly), according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 4c is a schematic illustration showing two exemplary features of an exemplary base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 4d is an exemplary illustration of an interlocking mechanism between the optional mechanical fastener and the optional interlocking element of the pallet, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 4e are exemplary diagrams of the sizes (in mm) of an exemplary base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 5a-b are two exemplary logistic systems comprising a universal disassemblable base and a pallet, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 6a-b are schematic illustrations of an exemplary universal base (isometric top and bottom view, accordingly), according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 6c are exemplary illustrations of two exemplary features of an exemplary universal base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 6d-f are schematic representations of exemplary support elements, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 6g is a schematic representation of an exemplary support element, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 6h is a schematic illustration of the interaction between a forklift and the base-pallet system, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 6i are exemplary diagrams of the sizes (in mm) of an exemplary universal base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is an exemplary representation of an optional additional element, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a flowchart of an exemplary method of manual assembly of the base and pallet, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures 9a-f are schematic illustrations of an automated method for assembling the pallet/base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figures lOa-e are schematic illustrations of an automated method for disassembling the pallet/base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 11 is a flowchart of an exemplary method of manual assembly of a pallet with a base comprising a locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 12 is an exemplary alternative embodiment of a reversible locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 13 is another exemplary alternative embodiment of a reversible locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 14 is another exemplary alternative embodiment of a reversible locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 15 is another exemplary alternative embodiment of a reversible locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Figure 16 is another exemplary alternative embodiment of a reversible locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the present invention in some embodiments thereof, relates to a logistic system of a pallet with a disassemblable base.
  • An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to providing a base and/or a base- pallet system that allows racking pallets on either the long side of the pallet or the short side of the pallet.
  • the base and/or the pallet are light weight, optionally bellow 10 Kg, optionally below 8 Kg.
  • the base and/or the pallet are nestable.
  • the base-pallet system comprises an optional connection element that reversibly locks the pallet to the base.
  • the base-pallet system can be engaged by a forklift from any direction.
  • An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to providing nestable pallets and or nestable bases and/or nestable base-pallet systems.
  • the base and/or the pallet are light weight, optionally bellow 10 Kg, optionally below 8 Kg.
  • the base and/or the pallet and/or the base-pallet system can be racked on the short side or the long side of the base and/or the pallet and/or the base-pallet system.
  • the base-pallet system comprises an optional connection element that reversibly locks the pallet to the base.
  • the base-pallet system can be engaged by a forklift from any direction.
  • An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to providing strength to a pallet by using a base.
  • additional strength is provided by reversibly locking the pallet with the base.
  • reversibly locking comprises using a locking mechanism.
  • reversibly locking comprises using pressure created between the walls of base and the pallet.
  • forced applied by the pallet on the base cause the base to further apply pressure on the pallet, thereby increasing the pressure between the base and the pallet and thereby increasing the strength of the base-pallet complex.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary logistic system 100 comprising a pallet with a disassemblable base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the logistic system comprises a pallet 102 and a base 104.
  • the pallet 102 and the base 104 are manufactured to be specifically used one with the other, not allowing other type of pallets to be used with the base 104 (see below universal base 502 to be used with generic pallet 150).
  • the pallet 102 comprises a deck portion 202 and a leg portion 204.
  • the deck portion 202 has a rectangular shape, optionally with rounded corners, but may also take other shapes, including but not limited to a square, circular, triangular or other shapes as desired or required by the use and application.
  • the pallet 102 is generally symmetrical about each centerline.
  • the deck portion 202 is substantially a flat planar surface for allowing goods and objects to securely rest thereon.
  • the pallet 102 comprises a plurality of leg portions 204 which extend from the deck portion 202 and allow like pallets to be stacked with each other (see below and Figure 3a).
  • leg portions 204 typically have an axis which is perpendicular to the deck portion 202.
  • leg portions 204 have a bottom surface which serve to support the pallet 102 upon a resting surface, such as the ground, a floor or a base 104.
  • the pallet 102 preferably comprises nine leg portions 204, distributed and spaced apart equally along the deck portion 202.
  • the pallet 102 may include any number of leg portions 204 as is practical.
  • the distribution of the leg portions 204 define a plurality of openings 206 in the lower part of the pallet 102.
  • openings 206 are be used, for example, for receiving the forks of a fork lift or pallet jack therein, thereby allowing the pallet 102 to be lifted and transported quickly and easily via the use of a fork lift, pallet jack, or similar machinery.
  • leg portions 204 also serve to bear and distribute the load of the objects placed upon the deck portion 202.
  • the deck portion 202 is preferably non-skid in order to prevent objects from sliding off during movement or transport of the pallet 102, or when stacking other pallets thereon.
  • any suitable surface texture or geometry may be used on the deck portion 202 depending on the application without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
  • the deck portion 202 comprises a plurality of apertures 208 formed therethrough.
  • apertures 208 perform various functions, including decreasing the overall weight of the pallet 102 due to a reduction in the amount of material needed for the deck portion 202. A potential advantage of this is that less material also means that the pallet 102 is less expensive to manufacture, assuming that all other parameters are equivalent.
  • apertures 208 also allow for drainage in the event the pallet 102 becomes wet, so that the liquid/debris is not accumulated thereon. In some embodiments, such apertures 208 are particularly helpful when washing the pallet.
  • Each apertures 208 is shown as being square in shape.
  • apertures 208 may be any suitable shape, dimension, frequency, and density and disposed in a variety of combinations ranging from densely perforated to no perforations depending on the desired application.
  • the deck portion 202 may have a continuous surface without apertures 208.
  • the deck portion 202 also includes a plurality of openings 210.
  • each opening 210 corresponds to one of leg portions 204.
  • each opening 210 defines an inner surface of its corresponding leg portions 204.
  • the pallet 102 is formed of a thermoplastic or other polymeric material and, in some embodiments, is formed via an injection molding process.
  • engineered materials may be used, as well as a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene with a filler added to stiffen the resin.
  • the pallet 102 may be manufactured by various other molding techniques and manufacturing processes applicable to the design and material selected, including but not limited to blow molding, thermoforming, vacuum molding, etc.
  • the material from which the pallet is formed may include materials other than plastics and polymer blends, and may include, by example and not limitation such other materials such as wood, corrugated paperboard, compressed sawdust, and metallic materials such as aluminum or tin.
  • the exemplary physical properties of a pallet are, for example, the following:
  • Flexural modulus from about 500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, optionally from about 500 MPa to about 1000 MPa, optionally from about 1000 MPa to about 2000 MPa, optionally from about 1500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, for example 650 MPa, 850 MPa, 1800 MPa, 2300 MPa.
  • Density from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 1 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.5 kg/m 3 to about 1.5 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.8 kg/m 3 to about 2 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 1 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , for example, 0.7 kg/m 3 , 1.05 kg/m 3 , 2.3 kg/m 3 .
  • Izod for impact evaluation: from about 1 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 3 KJ/m 2 to about 20 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 5 KJ/m 2 to about 500 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 10 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , for example 3 KJ/m 2 , 15 KJ/m 2 , 50 KJ/m 2 , 75 KJ/m 2 .
  • the pallet 102 is lightweight having a weight from about 3 kg to about 10 kg, for example 5 kg, 6 kg, 8 kg.
  • the pallet 102 is configured to be easily stackable, which provides a potential advantage for the transport of a plurality of pallets.
  • Figure 3a showing an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of stacked pallets, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • leg portions 204 of a top pallet are configured to be inserted in similar leg portions 204 of a bottom pallet.
  • the pallet 102 comprises an optional interlocking element 212 located inside the leg portions 204.
  • an optional interlocking element 212 located inside the leg portions 204.
  • the optional interlocking element 212 is adapted to receive a part from a base to allow a reversible interlocking between the pallet and the base. See below “Exemplary features of an exemplary base” for further information.
  • the base comprises a floor.
  • the floor is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the floor comprises a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, which are as close as possible to the ground.
  • the floor comprises a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, which are at a distance of less of 5 cm from the ground.
  • the floor of the base comprises at least two longitudinal elements 402 having a bearing face for supporting a pallet, said longitudinal elements being arranged substantially parallel to each other, with their bearing faces oriented so that they are contained in the same plane.
  • the floor of the base comprises at least three longitudinal elements 402, optionally there are between 2 to 10 longitudinal elements 402.
  • the base 104 comprises one or more transverse elements 404 having a bearing face for supporting a pallet and joining the longitudinal members 402.
  • the one or more transverse elements 404 are perpendicular to the longitudinal elements 402.
  • the one or more transverse elements 404 are diagonal to the longitudinal elements 402.
  • the one or more transverse elements 404 are at an angle different than 90° to the longitudinal elements 402, for example at an angle between about 1° and about 89°, Optionally between about 1° and about 45°, optionally between about 30° and about 60°, optionally between about 45° and about 89°.
  • said one or more transverse elements being arranged substantially parallel to each other.
  • said one or more transverse elements with their bearing faces oriented so that they are contained in the same plane, between themselves and between the longitudinal elements, so that the bearing face of the longitudinal members are free for the support of the pallet.
  • the longitudinal elements 402 and/or the one or more transverse elements 404 further comprise one or more reinforcements 405 on the bottom side and/or on the upper side.
  • the reinforcements 405 provide the base with additional strength without adding too much material.
  • the base 104 is intended to be used with a pallet 102 as disclosed above.
  • the base 104 is intended to be used with a pallet having measurements according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), so that the base 104 serves as a base during all phases of maintenance and storage in all countries of the world.
  • ISO International Organization for Standardization
  • the base 104 is formed of a thermoplastic or other polymeric material and, in some embodiments, is formed via an injection molding process.
  • engineered materials may be used, as well as a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene with a filler added to stiffen the resin.
  • the base 104 may be manufactured by various other molding techniques and manufacturing processes applicable to the design and material selected, including but not limited to blow molding, thermoforming, vacuum molding, etc.
  • the material from which the pallet is formed may include materials other than plastics and polymer blends, and may include, by example and not limitation such other materials such as wood, corrugated paperboard, compressed sawdust, and metallic materials such as aluminum or tin.
  • the base 104 further comprises one or more inserts 406 under each of the longitudinal members 402 and/or under each of the transverse members 404.
  • the inserts 406 are made of a metal material, for example steel.
  • other than the polymeric materials are used in the base materials, said other materials having higher mechanical properties, for example steel, aluminum, reinforced resin with glass fiber and/or carbon fiber.
  • the thickness and/or dimensions of the inserts are determined by the mechanical properties of the material used.
  • the thickness of the longitudinal members 402 and/or of the transverse members 404 is thick enough to allow the insertion of one or more inserts 406 within them.
  • the exemplary physical properties of the base are, for example, the following:
  • Flexural modulus from about 500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, optionally from about 500 MPa to about 1000 MPa, optionally from about 1000 MPa to about 2000 MPa, optionally from about 1500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, for example 650 MPa, 850 MPa, 1800 MPa, 2300 MPa.
  • Density from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 1 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.5 kg/m 3 to about 1.5 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.8 kg/m 3 to about 2 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 1 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , for example, 0.7 kg/m 3 , 1.05 kg/m 3 , 2.3 kg/m 3 .
  • Izod for impact evaluation: from about 1 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 3 KJ/m 2 to about 20 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 5 KJ/m 2 to about 500 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 10 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , for example 3 KJ/m 2 , 15 KJ/m 2 , 50 KJ/m 2 , 75 KJ/m 2 .
  • the base 104 is lightweight having a weight from about 3 kg to about 10 kg, for example 5 kg, 6 kg, 8 kg.
  • a potential advantage of the use of the inserts 406 is that it enable the base 104 to be bear loads of from about 1000 kg to about 3000 kg.
  • the combination of an inner metal part and a plastic cover provides the potential advantage of a base that is strong, durable and not excessively expensive.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection below 21mm at the center of the base.
  • bellow 10mm optionally from about 10mm to about 20mm.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection below 3% of a distance measured as the distance between supports of a rack when the base is in racking position in said rack.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection according to the International Standard ISO 8611-2.
  • the base 104 comprises on each corner a protective comer 408.
  • the protective corner 408 is configured to protect any pallet located on the base 104.
  • a potential advantage of having protective corners 408 is that it potentially keep pallets from enduring damages during the transport from one location to another.
  • the protective corners 408 are further configured to guide the pallet onto the base.
  • the protective corners 408 are distanced from each other so to match the size of the pallet.
  • the base 104 comprises at least one optional mechanical fastener 410 (locking mechanism) configured to interlock with the optional interlocking element 212 of the pallet 102.
  • locking mechanism locking mechanism
  • Figure 4d showing an exemplary illustration of an interlocking mechanism between the optional mechanical fastener 410 and the optional interlocking element 212 of the pallet 102, according to some embodiments of the invention. To facilitate the explanation of the interlocking mechanism only the optional mechanical fastener 410 and a cross section of the optional interlocking element 212 are shown in the Figure.
  • the optional interlocking element 212 comprises at least one opening 214 (in this case two openings are shown), adapted to receive at least one interlocking snap fit 412 (in this case two snap fits are shown) located in said optional mechanical fastener 410.
  • the interlocking snap fits 412 are pushed in by the internal walls of the interlocking element 212 until they meet the opening 214 and they lock the pallet 102 with the base 104.
  • the mechanical fastener 410 further comprises a release leg 414, which is the continuation of the interlocking snap fit 412. In some embodiments, when the release leg 414 is actuated, the interlocking snap fit 412 moves backwards towards the inner space of the mechanical fastener 410, thereby allowing the separation between the base 104 and the pallet 102.
  • a potential advantage of providing a reversibly interlocking mechanism is that it allows the system to be engaged by a forklift, for example, without fearing the detachment of the pallet 102 from the base 104, and vice versa.
  • FIG. 4e showing an exemplary diagram of the sizes (in mm) of an exemplary base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Exemplary logistic system comprising a universal base
  • Figures 5a-b illustrating two exemplary logistic systems 500 comprising a universal disassemblable base 502 and a pallet, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the logistic system comprises a universal disassemblable base 502, which can be used either with a pallet 102 as disclosed above, as shown for example in Figure 5a, or with a generic pallet 150, as shown for example in Figure 5b.
  • the universal base comprises a floor.
  • the floor is substantially parallel to the ground.
  • the floor comprises a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, which are as close as possible to the ground.
  • the floor comprises a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, which are at a distance of less of 5 cm from the ground.
  • the floor of the universal base comprises at least two longitudinal elements 504 having a bearing face for supporting a pallet, said longitudinal elements being arranged substantially parallel to each other, with their bearing faces oriented so that they are contained in the same plane.
  • the floor of the base comprises at least three longitudinal elements 504, optionally there are between 2 to 10 longitudinal elements 504.
  • the universal base 502 comprises one or more transverse elements 506 having a bearing face for supporting a pallet and joining the longitudinal members 504.
  • the one or more transverse elements 506 are perpendicular to the longitudinal elements 504.
  • the one or more transverse elements 506 are diagonal to the longitudinal elements 504.
  • the one or more transverse elements 506 are at an angle different than 90° to the longitudinal elements 504, for example at an angle between about 1° and about 89°, Optionally between about 1° and about 45°, optionally between about 30° and about 60°, optionally between about 45° and about 89°.
  • the longitudinal elements 504 and/or the one or more transverse elements 506, further comprise one or more reinforcements 507 on the bottom side and/or on the upper side.
  • the reinforcements 507 provide the universal base with additional strength without adding too much material.
  • the universal base 502 is intended to be used with a pallet 102 as disclosed above.
  • the universal base 502 is intended to be used with a generic pallet 150.
  • the universal base 502 is intended to be used with a pallet having measurements according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), so that the universal base 502 serves as a base during all phases of maintenance and storage in all countries of the world.
  • ISO International Organization for Standardization
  • the universal base 502 is formed of a thermoplastic or other polymeric material and, in some embodiments, is formed via an injection molding process.
  • engineered materials may be used, as well as a synthetic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene with a filler added to stiffen the resin.
  • the universal base 502 may be manufactured by various other molding techniques and manufacturing processes applicable to the design and material selected, including but not limited to blow molding, thermoforming, vacuum molding, etc.
  • the material from which the pallet is formed may include materials other than plastics and polymer blends, and may include, by example and not limitation such other materials such as wood, corrugated paperboard, compressed sawdust, and metallic materials such as aluminum or tin.
  • the universal base 502 further comprises one or more inserts 508 under each of the longitudinal members 504 and/or under each of the transverse members 506.
  • the inserts 508 are made of a metal material, for example steel.
  • the thickness of the longitudinal members 504 and/or of the transverse members 506 is thick enough to allow the insertion of one or more inserts 406 within them.
  • a potential advantage of the use of the inserts 508 is that it enable the universal base 502 to be bear loads of from about 1000 kg to about 3000 kg.
  • the combination of an inner metal part and a plastic cover provides the potential advantage of a base that is strong, durable and not excessively expensive.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection below 21mm at the center of the base.
  • bellow 10mm optionally from about 10mm to about 20mm.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection below 3% of a distance measured as the distance between supports of a rack when the base is in racking position in said rack.
  • the inserts enable the base to have a maximum deflection according to the International Standard ISO 8611-2.
  • the exemplary physical properties of the base are, for example, the following:
  • Flexural modulus from about 500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, optionally from about 500 MPa to about 1000 MPa, optionally from about 1000 MPa to about 2000 MPa, optionally from about 1500 MPa to about 3000 MPa, for example 650 MPa, 850 MPa, 1800 MPa, 2300 MPa.
  • Density from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.3 kg/m 3 to about 1 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.5 kg/m 3 to about 1.5 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 0.8 kg/m 3 to about 2 kg/m 3 , optionally from about 1 kg/m 3 to about 3 kg/m 3 , for example, 0.7 kg/m 3 , 1.05 kg/m 3 , 2.3 kg/m 3 .
  • Izod for impact evaluation: from about 1 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 3 KJ/m 2 to about 20 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 5 KJ/m 2 to about 500 KJ/m 2 , optionally from about 10 KJ/m 2 to about 100 KJ/m 2 , for example 3 KJ/m 2 , 15 KJ/m 2 , 50 KJ/m 2 , 75 KJ/m 2 .
  • the universal base 502 is lightweight having a weight from about 3 kg to about 10 kg, for example 5 kg, 6 kg, 8 kg.
  • the universal base 502 comprises on each comer a protective corner 510.
  • the protective comer 510 is configured to protect any pallet located on the base 104.
  • a potential advantage of having protective corners 510 is that it potentially keep pallets from enduring damages during the transport from one location to another.
  • the protective corners 510 are further configured to guide the pallet onto the base.
  • the protective corners 510 are distanced from each other so to match the size of the pallet.
  • the universal base 502 comprises one or more, preferably at least two, preferably four, support elements 512, as shown for example in Figure 6c.
  • the support element comprises a flat surface 514.
  • the flat surface 514 comprises a rectangular form, optionally the flat surface comprises a form other than rectangular, for example a round form or any other geometrical form.
  • the support element further comprises four legs 516 connected on one side, to the flat surface 514, and on the other side, to the universal base 502.
  • the legs 516 define a distance h between the universal base 502 and the flat surface 514.
  • the universal base 502 and the flat surface 514 being substantially parallel to each other with their bearing faces oriented to the same direction but they are located in the different axial planes.
  • the connection between the legs 516 and the universal base 502 is done by using dedicated sockets 518, as shown for example in Figure 6d.
  • the legs 516 and the sockets 518 are configured to be selectively connected to each other, meaning that, in some embodiments, the support elements 512 can be removed from the universal base 502, thereby converting the universal base 502 into the base 104 as disclosed above.
  • the legs 516 and the sockets 518 when the legs 516 and the sockets 518 are connected, they are configured to remain connected, due for example by a mechanical lock (not shown), albeit of axial forces applied from the bottom side of the flat surface 514, for example when the universal base 502 is lifted by inserting, for example, forks 522 of a forklift under the flat surface 514, as shown for example, in Figure 6h.
  • a potential advantage of the use of the support elements 512 is that it allows a forklift, for example, to engage the universal base 502 comprising any kind of pallet, from either side 524 of the universal base 502.
  • the support elements 512 comprise a fixed height (h), as shown for example in Figure 6e.
  • the height h which is the distance between the flat surface 514 and the universal base 502, never changes.
  • the support elements 512 comprises a variable height, as shown for example in Figure 6g.
  • the support elements 512 will further comprise one or more compression elements, for example springs 520, which enable the support elements 512 to be at the highest height at any time and also to be pushed down to a lower height when in contact with a pallet, as shown for example in Figure 6g.
  • a potential advantage of support elements 512 comprising variable heights is that it allows the support elements 512 to be in contact with the bottom of the pallet (any kind) located on the universal base 502.
  • one or more wheels 702 can be added to either base 102 and/or universal base 502, to facilitate the movement of the bases from one location to another, as shown for example in Figure 7.
  • an exemplary method of manufacturing a base for a pallet and/or planning the manufacture of a base is as follows: a. providing at least three longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements; b. joining said at least three longitudinal elements with said one or more transverse elements, thereby generating a floor for supporting a pallet; c. providing at least four angulated elements and allocating each one at one of the four comers of said floor; d. providing one or more reinforce elements; e. incorporating said one or more reinforce element in said at least three longitudinal elements and/or in said one or more transverse elements, thereby providing said base with a compressive strength so said base with said pallet are stackable and/or rackable.
  • the at least three longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements are manufactured together, as a one piece.
  • joining the at least three longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements comprises arranging said one or more transverse elements perpendicular to said longitudinal elements. In some embodiments, joining the at least three longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements comprises arranging said one or more transverse elements diagonal to said longitudinal elements. In some embodiments, joining the at least three longitudinal elements and one or more transverse elements comprises arranging said one or more transverse elements at an angle between about 1° and about 89° to said longitudinal elements. In some embodiments, the method further comprises providing one or more metal reinforce element. In some embodiments, the method further comprises providing at least one connector adapted to reversible lock said base with said pallet.
  • the method further comprises providing a support element comprising a flat surface and four legs connecting said flat surface of said support element with said base. In some embodiments, providing a support element further comprises arranging said flat surface and said floor parallel to each other. In some embodiments, providing a support element further comprises arranging said flat surface and said floor in different axial planes, thereby defining a height calculated by a distance between said flat surface and said floor. In some embodiments, the height is fixed and it is defined by a length of said legs. In some embodiments, providing a support element further comprises providing said support element with a compression element configured to enable a change in said distance between said flat surface and said floor when a force is applied from above on said flat surface. In some embodiments, the compression element is configured to push said flat surface upwards at all times. In some embodiments, the compression element comprises a spring. In some embodiments, the method comprises providing a pallet.
  • the user places the pallet on the base 802. Then the user loads the pallet/base with the goods 804. Then the user engages the pallet/base with the good with a forklift 806, for example. Then the user can mobilize the pallet/base to the desired location 808, for example a rack or a truck.
  • Figures 9a-f showing schematic illustrations of an automated method for assembling the pallet/base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the method disclosed in Figure 8 can be performed by a machine.
  • a machine as disclosed in Figures 9a-f which comprises two conveyors, one on top of the other.
  • the process comprises providing a base in the lower conveyor 902 while the pallet 904 arrives from the upper conveyor, as shown for example in Figure 9a.
  • the pallet advances towards the end of the upper conveyor 906, as shown for example in Figure 9b.
  • the pallet is positioned on dedicated levelers 908, as shown for example in Figure 9c.
  • Figures lOa-e showing schematic illustrations of an automated method for disassembling the pallet/base, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the method disclosed in Figures 9a-f can be reversibly performed by a machine, thereby separating the pallet from base, even if loaded with goods.
  • a machine which comprises two conveyors, one on top of the other.
  • the process comprises bringing the base with the pallet, optionally loaded with goods, to the lower conveyor 1002, as shown for example in Figure 10a. Then, positioning the base with the pallet, optionally loaded with goods, on the levelers 1004, as shown for example in Figure 10b.
  • the levelers are raised 1006, thereby raising the pallet, optionally with the goods, to the upper conveyors (which have the sides apart from each other), and simultaneously separating between the pallet and the base, as shown for example in Figure 10c.
  • the sides of the upper conveyor close 1008, thereby holding the pallet, as shown for example in Figure lOd.
  • the pallet can be moved in the upper conveyor 1010, without the base, to a desired location, as shown for example in Figure lOe.
  • FIG 11 showing a flowchart of an exemplary method of manual assembly of a pallet with a base comprising a locking mechanism, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the user places the pallet on the base 1102. Then the pallet locks onto the base using the locking mechanism as disclosed above 1104. Then the user loads the pallet/base with the goods 1106. Then the user engages the pallet/base with the good with a forklift 1108, for example. Then the user can mobilize the pallet/base to the desired location 1110, for example a rack or a truck.
  • the method disclosed in Figure 11 can be performed by a machine, as disclosed in Figures 9a-f and lOa-e, with the addition of a mechanism of detachment of the pallet from the base located in the conveyor.
  • the base comprises a snap mechanism 1202 configured to lock onto the upper surface of the pallet, as shown for example in Figure 12 and in the zoom-in section A-A.
  • the pallet is a wooden pallet.
  • the base comprises a snap mechanism 1302 configured to lock onto the upper surface of the pallet, as shown for example in Figure 13 and in the zoom-in sections A-A.
  • the pallet is a wooden pallet.
  • an additional part 1402 is reversibly attached to one or more legs of the pallet.
  • the base comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock onto the additional part 1402.
  • the pallet and the base comprise a “screw” mechanism configured to be reversibly rotated and enable a lock between the base and the pallet.
  • the base comprises a spring coil mechanism configured to be expanded to allow the positioning of the pallet, and further configured to be contracted to hold by means of pressure, the pallet to the base.
  • compositions, method or structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materially alter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition, method or structure.
  • a compound or “at least one compound” may include a plurality of compounds, including mixtures thereof.
  • range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as “from 1 to 6” should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as “from 1 to 3”, “from 1 to 4”, “from 1 to 5”, “from 2 to 4”, “from 2 to 6”, “from 3 to 6”, etc.; as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

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L'invention concerne une base de protection monobloc (104) pour une palette (102) comprenant : un plancher ayant configuré pour être en contact avec une première partie inférieure de ladite palette ; au moins un élément de guidage configuré pour guider ladite palette sur ledit plancher ; et un ou plusieurs éléments de support comprenant une surface surélevée au-dessus dudit plancher et reliée audit plancher par un ou plusieurs connecteurs. En outre, au moins un connecteur peut être conçu pour verrouiller de manière réversible ladite base avec ladite palette. L'invention concerne également un système de base de palette (100) comprenant une palette et une base, et un procédé d'utilisation d'une base avec une palette.
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