Abstract: A pallet having a coupling mechanism for use with an accumulating conveyor of the type using an endless chain having upper and lower runs driven by sprockets defining transitional portions or curvilinear chain paths. The pallet includes an upper guide bar and a lower guide bar. The lower guide bar including at least one side engagement surface having notches formed therein. Wherein, the rollers of the chain engage and are retained in the notches whereby the pallet is coupled to the chain and the chain transfers the pallet through the transitional portion or curvilinear chain path of the conveyor.