Paper pallet
A pallet includes a top plate, a bottom plate fixed below the main plate, and a plurality of spaces mounted below a general plane of the bottom plate. The top plate includes a main section and two enveloping sections respectively on two sides of the main section of the top plate. A protective folding section is provided between each enveloping section and the main section of the top plate. At least one reinforcing plate is sandwiched between the main section of the top plate and the enveloping sections of the top plate. The protective folding sections form front and rear edges of the pallet, preventing damage to the pallet during use.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a pallet. In particular, the present invention relates to a paper pallet.
2. Description of the Related Art
Paper pallets are more widely used than conventional wooden pallets and metal pallets, as the paper pallets are light, inexpensive, and recyclable.
An objective of the present invention is to provide a pallet that would not be damaged during use.
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a pallet comprises a top plate, a bottom plate fixed below the main plate, and a plurality of spaces mounted below a general plane of the bottom plate.
The top plate includes a main section and two enveloping sections respectively on two sides of the main section of the top plate. A protective folding section is provided between each enveloping section and the main section of the top plate. At least one reinforcing plate is sandwiched between the main section of the top plate and the enveloping sections of the top plate. The protective folding sections form front and rear edges of the pallet, preventing damage to the pallet during use.
In an embodiment, the bottom plate includes a plurality of recessed sections in which the spacers are mounted. The bottom plate includes two enveloping sections respectively on two sides thereof. Each enveloping section of the bottom plate is folded inward to cover an associated recessed section. In another embodiment, each enveloping section of the bottom plate includes an insertion section that is inserted into the associated recessed section and sandwiched between associated spacers and a sidewall of the associated recessed section.
In a further embodiment, the bottom plate includes a main section and two enveloping sections respectively on two sides of the main section of the bottom plate. A protective folding section is provided between each enveloping section and the main section of the bottom plate. The main section of the bottom plate is mounted below the enveloping sections of the top plate. Each enveloping section is sandwiched between the reinforcing plate and the main section of the top plate. The protective folding sections of the bottom plate form left and right edges of the pallet, preventing damage to the pallet during use.
The pallet may further include a plurality of moisture-proof members mounted below the spacers. Each moisture-proof member is a plate including a plurality of sections with a plurality of rows of cutouts defined between each two adjacent sections, allowing the plate to be folded along the rows of cutouts to stack the sections. Each moisture-proof member may be parallelepiped.
Other objectives, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications and variations are still possible without departing from the essence of the invention. The scope of the invention is limited by the accompanying claims.
Claims
1. A pallet comprising:
- a top plate including a main section and two enveloping sections respectively on two sides of the main section of the top plate, a protective folding section being provided between each said enveloping section and the main section of the top plate, at least one reinforcing plate being sandwiched between the main section of the top plate and the enveloping sections of the top plate, the protective folding sections forming front and rear edges of the pallet;
- a bottom plate fixed below the main plate; and
- a plurality of spacers mounted below a general plane of the bottom plate.
2. The pallet as claimed in claim 1, with the bottom plate including a plurality of recessed sections, with the spacers being mounted in the recessed sections, with the bottom plate including two enveloping sections respectively on two sides thereof, and with each said enveloping section of the bottom plate being folded inward to cover an associated one of the recessed sections.
3. The pallet as claimed in claim 2, with each said enveloping section of the bottom plate including an insertion section that is inserted into the associated recessed section and sandwiched between associated spacers and a sidewall of the associated recessed section.
4. The pallet as claimed in claim 1, with the bottom plate including a main section and two enveloping sections respectively on two sides of the main section of the bottom plate, a protective folding section being provided between each said enveloping section and the main section of the bottom plate, the main section of the bottom plate being mounted below the enveloping sections of the top plate, each said enveloping section being sandwiched between said at least one reinforcing plate and the main section of the top plate, with the protective folding sections of the bottom plate forming left and right edges of the pallet.
5. The pallet as claimed in claim 4, with the pallet further including a plurality of moisture-proof members mounted below the spacers.
6. The pallet as claimed in claim 5, with each said moisture-proof member being a plate including a plurality of sections with a plurality of rows of cutouts defined between each two adjacent sections, allowing the plate to be folded along the rows of cutouts to stack the sections.
7. The pallet as claimed in claim 5, with each said moisture-proof member being parallelepiped.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 24, 2004
Publication Date: Mar 30, 2006
Inventor: Fu-Mei Chen (Taoyuan City)
Application Number: 10/950,203
International Classification: B65D 19/00 (20060101);