Abstract: An apparatus includes a pallet bottom with a first side with a first edge, a second side, a third side with a third edge, and a fourth side, where the first side is adjacent to the second side and opposite the third side and the second side is opposite the fourth side. Each side includes an opening for receiving forks. The apparatus includes a first edge board along the second side connected between the first and the third edges, a second edge board along the fourth side connected between the first and third edges, and a deck plate connected to the first and third edges. The deck plate spans between the first edge board, the second edge board, the first edge and the third edge. The deck plate engages the first and the second edge boards at least at a mid-section of the first and the second edge boards.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pallet bottom with a first side with a first edge, a second side, a third side with a third edge, and a fourth side, where the first side is adjacent to the second side and opposite the third side and the second side is opposite the fourth side. Each side includes an opening for receiving forks. The apparatus includes a first edge board along the second side connected between the first and the third edges, a second edge board along the fourth side connected between the first and third edges, and a deck plate connected to the first and third edges. The deck plate spans between the first edge board, the second edge board, the first edge and the third edge. The deck plate engages the first and the second edge boards at least at a mid-section of the first and the second edge boards.

Abstract: A pallet includes a support structure configured to accept fork tines, a deck secured to the support structure, and a plate secured to at least one of the deck and the support structure by a securing device. The securing device is configured to allow movement of the plate between a first position obstructing entry of a fork tine through the support structure and a second position allowing entry of a fork tine through the support structure. The securing device is configured to allow movement of the plate from the first position to the second position when a fork tine impacts the plate from a first direction. The plate is blocked from moving from the first position when a fork tine impacts the plate from a second direction opposing the first direction.

Abstract: A pallet includes a support structure configured to accept fork tines, a deck secured to the support structure, and a plate secured to at least one of the deck and the support structure by a securing device. The securing device is configured to allow movement of the plate between a first position obstructing entry of a fork tine through the support structure and a second position allowing entry of a fork tine through the support structure. The securing device is configured to allow movement of the plate from the first position to the second position when a fork tine impacts the plate from a first direction. The plate is blocked from moving from the first position when a fork tine impacts the plate from a second direction opposing the first direction.

Abstract: A pallet on which a product is shipped is provided with a lifting capability built into the pallet. By inclusion of the lifting capability in accordance with this invention, moving a product from horizontal to vertical position is facilitated.