Abstract: An offset hinge is configured to arrange a side plate and a bottom plate. The offset hinge has a first portion swingably coupled to a second portion with a pin and knuckle connector. Both portions have a parallel section immediately adjacent to a perpendicular section such that the parallel sections can be mechanically coupled to the plate plates while the perpendicular sections and the pin and knuckle connector further support the plates in place. The first perpendicular section has a non-collinear arrangement with the second perpendicular section such that the first perpendicular section and the second perpendicular section are both offset from a center of the pin in the pin and knuckle connector.

Abstract: A collapsible pallet provides for easy storing and shipping, the collapsible pallet comprising a bottom plate mechanically coupled to a pair of side plates with a pair of offset hinges. The side plates are further mechanically coupled to a pair of upper plates by a pair of upper piano hinges. The upper plates are further mechanically coupled to a pair of inner support plates by a pair of inner support piano hinges. A pair of stopper strips that are mechanically coupled to the bottom plate restricts the movement of the inner support plates. In this manner, a user can rotate the side plates and inner support plates parallel to the upper plates and the lower plate causing a collapsed configuration that provides for easy storage and shipping.

Abstract: An offset hinge is configured to arrange a side plate and a bottom plate. The offset hinge has a first portion swingably coupled to a second portion with a pin and knuckle connector. Both portions have a parallel section immediately adjacent to a perpendicular section such that the parallel sections can be mechanically coupled to the plate plates while the perpendicular sections and the pin and knuckle connector further support the plates in place. The first perpendicular section has a non-collinear arrangement with the second perpendicular section such that the first perpendicular section and the second perpendicular section are both offset from a center of the pin in the pin and knuckle connector.