Abstract: A pallet exhibiting a three dimensional shaped and buoyant inducing body with enhanced load supporting capabilities. The body exhibits a rectangular profile and is constructed of at least one of a corrugated paperboard, plastic or composite material and coated with a plasticized spray. An inner core defined within a three dimensional interior of the body is constructed of any plural arrangement of inner extending, interconnected and frame defining components, at least one of the components and/or the outer surfaces being coated with a plasticized spray. The inner constructed core can further include any of a structural paperboard, bamboo, other tubular material, or structural foam. In a further variant, a standard pallet design of upper and lower cross pieces separated by spaced apart bridge pieces is provided, and in which the individual members are each configured with structurally defined inner cores according to any of the above constructions.

Abstract: A shipping base shaped like a square, truncated pyramid for use with a washing machine of the type having an undercarriage suspended below the wash tub. The shipping base has an opening in the top of the truncated pyramid into which the washing machine undercarriage is lowered until the undercarriage is suspended within the space defined by base, and an integrally formed frame-like pallet for supporting the washing machine. The opening is only slightly larger than the dimensions of the undercarriage so that the shipping base prevents any significant lateral movement of the undercarriage or the washing machine tub.

Abstract: A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded downwardly from the base panel. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one side portion folded upwardly from the base panel. The top and bottom members are assembled in nested relation to define an interior of the force-resisting structure between the base panels, which are at least substantially parallel to one another. The force-resisting structure includes a vertical support rib structure in the interior defining an X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration. The support rib structure is foldably constructed from the top member base panel and/or the bottom member base panel and provides vertical support for a load disposed on the base panel of the top member.

Abstract: A panel structure having a low-density core that can withstanding loads normal to a first primary surface, and a first facing of high-density sheet material that can extend along the first primary surface. The high-density sheet material can be laminated on the core such that the laminated core and facing cooperatively resist bending loads and loads along the primary surface. The first facing can extend from the first primary surface on a side of the core along a secondary surface, which can be non-parallel to the first primary surface. The first facing can bend along a score line between the first primary surface and the secondary surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly formed by a box and a pallet for storage and/or transport of varied loads, capable of optimizing the use of useful space available thereto, thus keeping their stability and safety. The box enables the placement of loads, the pallet being capable of supporting the box and said loads. In this assembly, the box is associatedly arranged on the pallet by means of its lower portion, preferably in a removable manner.

Abstract: Collapsible type pallets and related products embodiments of which include a construction wherein support beams can be integrally formed from the sheet material of the pallet itself. The beams can be supported internally by structural inserts. Additionally, the supporting inserts may include braces for added stability and strength. The beams, as well as the platform can be further braced and structurally supported by cross braces, which run generally at right angles to the beams and pass through apertures in the beams themselves and slots in the inserts. In certain embodiments, the cross braces pass underneath and support the underside of the platform to create significant structural advantages to the pallet. Embodiments of the pallet can be easily assembled from components that can be easily and economically stored and transported. Embodiments are light-weight thereby providing savings in assembly, transportation, and storage.

Abstract: A runner for pallets includes a cardboard sheet folded to include a first portion forming an M shape, a second portion folded across the M shape to form two closed triangles, and a third portion folded around the M shape including sections along and adjacent a first outer leg of the M shape and across the M shape and along and adjacent a second outer leg of the M shape. Adhesive bonds the third portion to the first and second portions. The arrangement forms a beam of sufficient structural rigidity to support the vertical and horizontal “abuse” often received by pallets. Notches for fork lift tines are cut into the length for matching a typical location of the fork lift tines. A pallet includes a deck such as cardboard or other material, and three runners attached to a bottom of the deck.

Abstract: A load carrying platform is formed by a blank of cardboard or plastic and two or more loading ledges. The platform is formed in that the blank is folded around a horizontal and a vertical leg of each loading ledge. At least a metal foot of each loading ledge is received in an opening of the blank. In some arrangements, the blank has two transversal flaps, two longitudinal flaps, and creases to facilitate folding.

Abstract: A non-wood pallet includes a support sheet and at least a pair of channel members disposed on the support sheet for creating a pair of channels for receiving tines of a forklift. Each channel member is secured to the support sheet by at least one pair of tabs each formed by a generally U-shaped cut line extending through the support sheet. The cut line has spaced opposite ends between which a hinge line extends, the hinge line being formed by the support sheet being locally crushed, with resultant thickness reduction, along a path extending between the opposite ends of the cut line. Opposite ends of each cut line are curved away from each other so as to lengthen the hinge line. The tabs are fastened to the channel members by fastening devices such as elongate fastening members (e.g., adhesive tape), staples, adhesive, hook-and-loop fasteners, or the like.

Abstract: An ultralight unit load device has a ruggedized quadrangular composite structure with a cellular load-bearing core sealed in successive ordered-polymer stiffening plies and trimmed at the outer edges with a hollow, multi-chambered profile of lightweight material fixed with a flush attachment member so as to present a flat surface for easy loading and unloading.

Abstract: A pallet having an upper deck and a lower deck secured by supporting block members. The upper deck may include a plurality of board members and may be provided with at least one lead board operable to serve as an energy attenuator. The lead board may comprise a composite material and may be formed using pultrusion techniques. The lead board may be separated or spaced from an adjacent board member by a gap or scallop type area and may be operable to flex inwardly or otherwise upon impact to absorb energy. The gap or scallop type area may be suitable to operate in combination with the lead board as a handle mechanism for grabbing or lifting the pallet. The lead board may also be used to attach shipping straps.

Abstract: According to the teaching of the present invention, laminated sheet paper is used to constitute components making up the carrying surface and horizontal runners (12) of a paper pallet (10). A plurality of horizontal runners (12) is disposed and bonded to the underside of a flat sheet (11c) or a plurality of parallel spaced apart elongate elements (11a, 11b). The elongate elements can be T-shaped (11a) or flat (11b). A T-shaped elongate element (11a) can be made from two L-shaped elongate elements, correspondingly disposed and suitably bonded together. In the case of T-shaped elongate elements (1 Ia), top portions of each horizontal runner (12?) and orthogonal core insert (14?) are cut (19) at those positions where the T-shaped elongate elements (11a) are placed. Each horizontal runner (12) is substantially hollow and rectangular in shape and is constituted from at least one channel member (15, 13, 17) and a plurality of orthogonal core inserts (14) vertically disposed therein.

Abstract: A weighing lift has a single-piece platform for an electronic balance and a holder into which the platform can be plugged. The platform has a load-receiving area for an object to be weighed, a centering pin and a rotation-blocking element. The rotation-blocking element is arranged between the load-receiving area and the centering pin. The single-piece platform is preferably made from a sheet metal material. The platform can be plugged substantially without loose play into the holder. The holder has at its end a first coupling portion with a wedge-shaped groove serving to receive the rotation-blocking element. It also has a body in which a receiving seat is formed for the centering pin, which serves to position the platform parallel to the load direction of the object.

Abstract: Pallet that is made of parallel longitudinal elements (2, 5), perpendicular cross elements (4) and vertical supporting elements (3) placed at regular distances, whereby the supporting elements (3), the cross elements (4) and the upper longitudinal elements (5) are placed vertically to the lower longitudinal elements (2), characterised in that at least some of the above-mentioned elements (2-5) of the pallet are made of massive cardboard, i.e. compressed or glued paper. Method for manufacturing the above-mentioned pallet. Section to be used in the above-mentioned pallet.

Abstract: Protective covering for cabinets, appliances, and residential construction components of multi-layer sheeted materials capable of being die-cut into shapes and configurations suitable for protecting kitchen and bath countertops and appliances, home construction components, and desirable multi-layer configurations for various embodiments of the invention. Corrugated materials including paper and plastic are provided in sheets and may be combined with other layers of complementary materials, including plastic sheets, for extending downwardly to protect kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops from paint splashes and for covering air duct openings.

Abstract: This invention relates to shipping pallets 10 that may be constructed, at least in part, from structural members 100 that are largely fabricated from paper and paper based materials. One or more of the structural members 100 may include a wrapper 60 secured in tension to a core 20. The core 20 may include one or more laminated fiberboard sheets 40. Because of the use of paper and paper based materials, the one or more aspects of shipping pallets 10 in accordance with the present inventions may be recycled.

Abstract: A paperboard container is formed from a base unit, a flat floor unit, a self-supporting side unit, and a lid. The side unit is foldable inside the base unit for shipping and storage. The side unit can be unfolded and the parts readily assembled to form a paperboard container.

Abstract: A cardboard pallet that offers improved strength, stiffness, durability, weight, and cost-effectiveness over cardboard pallets of the prior art is disclosed. The pallet consists of a top deck, internal cylindrical, triangular and hexagonal cores, side walls, and a bottom deck. The top sheet of cardboard is shaped in the form of an octagon and rests on internal triangular and hexagonal cores. The bottom sheet of cardboard is used to construct the side walls and bottom deck, and the bottom sheet of cardboard also has flaps that secure the bottom deck and sides to the top deck. The bottom deck has four holes for a pallet truck; the cardboard which is cut out to form the pallet truck holes are scored such that the cut out portions can form reinforcing tubular cores. The sides have openings that allow entry from four directions by a mechanized pallet handler.

Abstract: A corrugated pallet is provided. The pallet includes a top, a bottom, and first and second pairs of opposing side walls that extend from the top and bottom and, along with the top and bottom, define an interior space of the pallet. A core is provided in the interior space for providing strength to the pallet. Also provided is a novel core for use in a corrugated pallet.

Abstract: A shipping pallet made from cardboard sheets. A pair of support beams are positioned under a pallet top. “L” shaped beams positioned inside each of the support boxes such that such that the ends of the “L” shape engage inner corners of the box and the bend in the “L” contacts the inner top surface of the box. A filler beam may be inserted inside the “L” shaped beam.

Abstract: A paper base for supporting an object such as a large household appliance is provided. The base comprises a honeycomb middle layer sandwiched between and substantially coextensive with top and bottom trays made from corrugated board. A platform can be mounted above the top tray to support a washing machine motor or other object.

Abstract: A base rail for supporting an object such as a large household appliance is provided. The base rail is a composite rail made from paperboard and resilient foam blocks. The resilient foam blocks are captured within the paperboard to provide a strong, cushioned platform for an appliance or other large object.

Abstract: A shipping pallet made from a first cardboard sheet having two sides with pre-set folds to form a box at each side positioned under the sheet. A fastener holds the shape of the box at each side. A pair of second cardboard sheets each having a pre-set fold forming a “L” shape and sized to fit inside one of the boxes such that such that the ends of the “L” shape engage inner corners of the box and the bend in the “L” contacts the inner top surface of the box.

Abstract: A shipping pallet made from cardboard sheets. A pair of support beams are positioned under a pallet top. “V” shaped beams positioned inside each of the support boxes such that such that the ends of the “V” shape engage inner comers of the box and the bend in the “V” contacts the inner top surface of the box. A filler beam may be inserted inside the “V” shaped beam.

Abstract: A pallet rail includes an elongate support box and a plurality of separately formed reinforcing tubes. The support box is formed from a paper blank that is folded along parallel fold lines. The reinforcing tubes are positioned within the support box to reinforce the box. Two side walls have arcuate corners to define two opposing longitudinal ends of the support box having curved lower profiles. Another pallet rail includes an elongate support box, an adjacent end wall, and a plurality of separately-formed reinforcing tubes.

Abstract: A runner for pallets includes a cardboard sheet folded to include a first portion forming an M shape, a second portion folded across the M shape to form two closed triangles, and a third portion folded around the M shape including sections along and adjacent a first outer leg of the M shape and across the M shape and along and adjacent a second outer leg of the M shape. Adhesive bonds the third portion to the first and second portions. The arrangement forms a beam of sufficient structural rigidity to support the vertical and horizontal “abuse” often received by pallets. Notches for fork lift tines are cut into the length for matching a typical location of the fork lift tines. A pallet includes a deck such as cardboard or other material, and three runners attached to a bottom of the deck.

Abstract: A unit of the cardboard pallet is formed by a single piece of cardboard. First, the two side portions are folded up towards the centerline. Then, the cardboard piece is folded up along the centerline. Next, the two end portions are folded outwards to a right angle. Now, a unit with a “T” shaped cross section and an enhanced strength is formed.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing a modular pallet, of the type stamped in corrugated cardboard, comprising the steps of: (a) stamping of the corrugated cardboard sheet templates with their waves located perpendicular or parallel to the folding lines, wherein the templates correspond to long and short studs forming the supporting frame of the base cover; (b) folding the template 90° along the double lines of minor strength -6-; (c) folding 180° towards inside both ends of the template along the minor strength lines -5-; (d) folding along the remaining double line -6- of minor strength; (e) folding back the already folded regions over the remaining central plane; (f) completing the definite folding along the central minor strength double line -7- to finish the long stud, wherein all folds are being bound by an adhesive, preferably selected between hot melt adhesive or vinyl adhesive; g) embedding and binding both short and log studs in the amount required for forming the base frame; and (h) adhering the base cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a force resisting assembly, and can be constructed into a pallet or dunnage support made from paperboard that minimizes adverse environmental impact, occupies little space before it is configured, and effectively saves production, storage and transportation costs. The present paperboard assembly can be shipped and stored as either one or more die-cut and scored paperboard pieces, thereby eliminating excess volume, with the pieces being readily interconnectable to form a complete pallet or dunnage support assembly. Preferably, the paperboard of the present invention further has a low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), excellent glueability and recyclability.

Abstract: A paperboard three-dimensionally molded pallet having sufficient rigidity in its load carrying surface and load bearing strength in its leg portions. The pallet is so designed that when it is finally treated as a waste, it can be recycled as new paperboard three-dimensionally molded pallets or a material for the other paper products requiring rigidity. The pallet comprises a paper-made plate-like top plate member (1) and paper-made cylinder-with-base legs (2). A plurality of through holes (15) is provided in the top plate member (1), and the cylinder-with-base-type leg (2) is inserted into the through hole (15) and then joined to the top plate member (1) with a water soluble adhesive agent. The top plate member (1) and the cylinder-with-base-type leg (2) are produced by placing a water-absorbed plane laminated paper as a raw material in a mold to shape it into a specific shape by thermal dehydration under pressure process.

Abstract: A reinforcing system for a floatation device, such as a surfboard, and a method of its manufacture is disclosed. Such a floatation device has an elongated stringer that has at least a top edge and a bottom edge. The reinforcing system of the present invention includes an elongated top bracket and an bottom bracket. The top and bottom sides of each bracket are wider than the top and bottom edges of the stringer. The cross-sectional shape of the top bracket is preferably rectangular, forming an I-beam cross-section when each bracket is fixed to the stringer with a fastening means, such as a strong adhesive or screws. The floatation device is preferably of the type having two buoyant blanks, each adhered to one side of the stringer. During fabrication of the floatation device, each blank is fixed at one substantially flat side thereof to one side of the stringer with adhesive.

Abstract: A pallet (112, 200) is disclosed as including a honeycomb-structure layer (100) sandwiched between two outer layers and a number of legs (110) supporting the honeycomb-structure layer (100) and outer layers.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a load carrying platform formed by a blank (1, 23, 29) of cardboard or plastic and two or more loading ledges (12). The platform is formed in that the blank (1, 23, 29) is folded around a horizontal and a vertical leg (13, 14) of each loading edge (12). At least a middle foot (18) of each loading edge (12) is received in an opening (4) of the blank (1). In some embodiments the blank has two transversal flaps (3, 19, 20), two longitudinal flaps (2) and creases (6-8, 11) to facilitate folding.

Abstract: A paper base for supporting an object such as a large household appliance is provided. The base comprises a honeycomb middle layer sandwiched between and substantially coextensive with top and bottom trays made from corrugated board. A platform can be mounted above the top tray to support a washing machine motor or other object.

Abstract: A corrugated cardboard blank (2) for the construction of a support (100), the blank comprising two main body forming panels (4, 6), a middle panel (8) between said body forming panels and two end panels (10, 12), each main body forming panel, middle panel and at least one of the end panels having opposing end flaps (24, 26, 28, 30, 32).

Abstract: A pallet sheet has a substantially planar, centrally located base region, and a pair of upwardly angled edge portions. The upper surface portion of the pallet sheet is provided with a plurality of upwardly oriented collapsible cleats for enhancing cushioning and frictional characteristics, and in addition, upwardly and downwardly oriented cleats are also disposed upon the upper and lower surface portions of the upwardly angled edge portions so as to provide enhanced gripping characteristics for the pallet sheet by a gripper bar mechanism of a motorized transport vehicle. Still further, a support system is provided for supporting a plurality of pallet sheets thereon wherein the oppositely disposed edge portions of the pallet sheets can be maintained at their desired predetermined angle.

Abstract: A pallet arrangement intended for one-time use only, includes an upper deck plate, bottom runners and spacer elements located between the deck plate and the bottom runners and functioning as pallet feet. The spacer elements include supportive tubular elements which are fixed in position relative to the deck plate against locking flaps that are folded down around circular fold lines punched in the deck plate. In turn, the locking flaps are firmly clamped between the tubular spacer elements and locking tubes that are inserted from above through openings that were formed in the deck plate by folding down the locking flaps. A method of manufacturing the pallet is also provided.

Abstract: A corrugate palletized container is provided that includes a base defining at least one channel, the channel operable to accept a lifting device therein and a plurality of side walls extending from the base, the plurality of side walls defining a storage space between them.

Abstract: A modular section for forming a support structure, the section being elongated and having a generally annular cross-sectional configuration with spaced upper and lower surfaces and spaced side walls, the upper and lower surfaces and side walls forming upper and lower edges, respectively, at the interfaces, wherein the upper and lower surfaces each comprise an extension at the respective upper and lower edges, the extensions having a flange formed at the ends thereof, and where the upper and lower surfaces each have a groove formed therein.

Abstract: A lift van system that includes: a top and bottom cap, each comprising a folded sheet, wherein each folded sheet has substantially similar design specifications; first and second side wall sections, each comprising a single sheet, wherein the first and second side wall sections have substantially similar design specifications; and a cardboard pallet, wherein the pallet fits into the bottom cap.

Abstract: A cardboard pallet that offers improved strength, stiffness, durability, weight, and cost-effectiveness over cardboard pallets of the prior art is disclosed. The pallet consists of a top deck, internal triangular and hexagonal cores, side walls, and a bottom deck. The top sheet of cardboard is shaped in the form of an octagon and rests on internal triangular and hexagonal cores. The bottom sheet of cardboard is used to construct the side walls and bottom deck, and the bottom sheet of cardboard also has flaps that secure the bottom deck and sides to the top deck. The bottom deck has four holes for a pallet truck; the cardboard which is cut out to form the pallet truck holes are scored such that the cut out portions can form reinforcing tubular cores. The sides have openings that allow entry from four directions by a mechanized pallet handler.

Abstract: A load-bearing platform that includes a base and a lity of legs extending from one side of the base, the load bearing platform is at least partly made expandable polymer matrix that includes an polymer of a polyolefin and in situ polymerized aromatic monomers.

Abstract: A load-bearing platform that includes an expandable polymer matrix core and a skin disposed over a bottom side of the core. The core includes a base and a plurality of legs extending from one side of the base, the legs having one or more core insert openings in a bottom surface of the legs. The skin includes a plurality of legs, each adapted to accept a leg of the core and one or more skin insert openings corresponding to a core insert opening, where at least one leg insert per leg is inserted into an insert opening. The load bearing platform can be used for shipping articles.

Abstract: A platform-type shelf includes at least two lengthways lattice beams, at least two transverse lattice beams, at least two lengthways frame beams, and at least two transverse frame beams. Each lattice beam defines downward engaging grooves and upward engaging grooves. The lengthways lattice beams and the transverse lattice beams can be vertically snapped one other via a weaving technique. Each end of the frame beam has an outer tenon and an inner tenon, and the outer tenons of the two ends of the frame beam and the inner tenons thereof respectively have contrary locations in up-down direction. The outer tenons and the inner tenons of two adjacent frame beams are respectively engaged in a fastening manner. Thereby, the lattice-like platform-type shelf can be formed so as to entirely enhance its connecting force and supporting force, and to facilitate various derivative applications thereof.

Abstract: To provide a corrugated board packaging assembly, in which its assembly and disassembly is easy, there is no bulky storage, and handling of a set during storage and transfer is possible, and which is suitable for repeated use. In a corrugated board packaging assembly 1 having a corrugated board box body 2b and a corrugated board pallet 12, the corrugated board box body 2 comprises a lid 3 and a foldable shell frame 4, the corrugated board pallet 12 has a side flaps for fitting the shell frame 4 into the corrugated board pallet 12, on the top of the corrugated board pallet 12, the shell frame 4 is folded to be accommodated inside the side flaps 17 before assembly of the corrugated board packaging assembly 1, and a lower outside surface of the shell frame 4 is removably fitted into the inside surfaces of the side flaps 17 to be assembled during the assembly of the corrugated board packaging assembly 1.

Abstract: A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition prior to folding. The bottom member includes a base panel and at least one interior support flap folded from the base panel to provide vertical support for a base panel of the top member disposed at least substantially parallel to the base panel of the bottom member. The top and bottom members may be interlockingly secured in various ways by interengagement of various portions of the one or more blanks themselves.

Abstract: Formable pallets that are easy to construct into a generally stably product receiving state and easy to collapse into a storage/transport state. Embodiments of the pallet of which include a construction wherein one or more support beams can be further integrally formed from the sheet material of the pallet itself and function to support a product support surface on an uppermost surface of the pallet. The one or more support beams can be supported internally by structural inserts. Additionally, the supporting inserts may include braces for added stability and strength. The beams, as well as the platform can be further braced and structurally supported by cross braces, which run generally at right angles to the beams and pass through apertures in the beams themselves and slots in the inserts.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a corrugated cardboard pallet, wherein beam members and pallet deck plates of the corrugated cardboard pallet are both made of corrugated cardboard, as well as a method of manufacturing same.

Abstract: A slip sheet pallet comprising a first sheet engageable with a stacked array which is to be supported; a second sheet attached to the first sheet; at least one flap connected to and extending outwardly from at least one of the first and second sheets and gripable by a lift truck gripping assembly; at least one of the first and second sheets comprising a compound sheet with a plurality of distinct connected layers.

Abstract: A pallet assembled from two sheets of material, preferably corrugated paper board stamped with cutouts. Once the cutouts have been scored, the two sheets are then either manually or machine folded to form upper and lower frame members. The frame members are then interconnected, using barbed arrow-shaped fasteners and slots, in such a way as to create a force-resisting structure. Each of the fasteners is fabricated as a single, unitary piece with one of the frame members. No glue or other fasteners are required. In the pallet, the barbed arrow-shaped fasteners lock together upper and lower column elements within the frame members. Arrayed in contiguous pairs, the column elements are aligned so that each upper column element is disposed side by side with a lower column element, forming a single column of double thickness when the contiguous column elements are locked togehter.