Abstract: A shipping frame assembly for transporting an object. The shipping frame assembly has at least one pallet adapted to receive the object and at least one coupling member removably mounted to the pallet, for securing the object to the pallet. The pallet includes a support member, which has at least one first cut-out portion. The coupling member has at least one second cut-out portion. When the coupling member is mounted to the pallet, the first cut out portion and second cut portion cooperatively form an aperture adapted to securely fasten the object to the pallet.

Abstract: A shipping frame assembly for transporting an object. The shipping frame assembly has at least one pallet adapted to receive the object and at least one coupling member removably mounted to the pallet, for securing the object to the pallet. The pallet includes a support member, which has at least one first cutout portion. The coupling member has at least one second cut-out portion. When the coupling member is mounted to the pallet, the first cut out portion and second cut portion cooperatively form an aperture adapted to securely fasten the object to the pallet.

Abstract: A shipping frame for packaging large, heavy articles of manufacture that have studs for supporting the article, an example being an automobile engine. The frame generally comprises a lower portion, a plurality of middle members and an upper portion that join together to form a unitary structure. The lower portion contains risers and adapter saddles that supportably engage the studs of the article. Each portion or member of the frame is foamed of structural foam material such as high density polyethylene. Still, the frame may be collapsed and reassembled in a compact arrangement to facilitate return shipping.

Abstract: Large, heavy manufactured goods, assemblies or articles are packaged for storage and transport in a skeletal frame formed of structural foam material such as high density polyethylene. Cross brace and cross brace mounting members extend between peripheral members of the skeletal frame that is otherwise free of interconnecting side wall web material. The cross brace mounting members support the article spaced within the frame while they distribute the weight of the supported article to the peripheral members. Fasteners such as bolts and bands can secure an assembly or article to the cross brace mounting members of a shipping frame. Upper and lower skeleton halves can include integral leg members, or the leg members can be separate parts to be assembled to the skeleton halves. Separate leg members facilitate transporting the shipping frame flat with the skeleton halves nested on one another.