Abstract: A lightweight, low-cost, structurally stable pallet or cargo shipping surface, composed of elements which are made primarily of layered and bonded corrugated cardboard material. The pallet elements include a base platform, a series of parallel base slats, an array of spacer blocks, a series of connecting intermediate slats, a series of top slats, and finally a top platform member. The corrugated cardboard elements are arranged in such a manner that the bonded layers of one element are, where possible, at right angles to the bonded layers of adjacent elements. The base slats and the top platform may alternatively be constructed of wood for certain applications. The structure allows access by standard pallet moving equipment from any side.

Abstract: A lightweight, low-cost, structurally stable pallet or cargo shipping surface, composed of elements which are made entirely of layered and bonded corrugated cardboard material. The corrugated cardboard pallet elements include a base platform, a series of parallel base slats, an array of spacer blocks, a series of connecting intermediate slats, a series of top slats, and finally a top platform member. The corrugated cardboard elements are arranged in such a manner that the bonded layers of one element are, where possible, at right angles to the bonded layers of adjacent elements. The structure allows access by standard pallet moving equipment from any side.