Abstract: A pallet includes a platform and a plurality of support assemblies located at multiple positions on the platform. One support assembly is associated with each location of the component to be supported. Each support assembly has a linkage assembly to support and enable movement of a support element. The support assemblies also each include multiple bases secured to the platform, to position the support element in a desired location for each version of a component. A locking mechanism on each base prevents movement of the support element when in the desired position. To configure the pallet for another version of the component the locking mechanism is released, the support element is moved to another base and the locking mechanism for that base is secured.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pallet container (1) comprising a base portion (10) and a cage portion (20), wherein the cage portion (20) is connected with the base portion (10) to define an inner region (21) which is sized and shaped to accept a container (30). The pallet container (1) comprises shock absorbing means (40) to absorb and dissipate Shockwaves, preventing the shock from propagating through the pallet container.

Abstract: A modular cradle for reinforcing, transporting, and stacking cargo containers used in the transportation and storage of bulk cargo in the oil and gas industry so as to allow compliance with construction and shipping standards adopted by the oil and gas industry is disclosed. The cargo cradle is comprised of a rectangular frame for holding and supporting a cargo container. The cradle has attached lifting lugs positioned within the interior of the cargo cradle for attachment of lifting cables. The lifting lugs are positioned so as to allow cradles to be stacked one upon the other. The container cradles interlock when stacked.

Abstract: A loading pallet includes first bars (2) and second bars (3) arranged essentially parallel with each other, The first bars (2) are arranged essentially in a single plane (8) and the second bars (3) include upper parts (9) arranged essentially in the plane (8) and downwardly directed parts (10) directed downwards relative to the plane (8). Third bars (4) are arranged transverse to the first bars (2) and second bars (3), lie under the plane (8), and are connected to the first bars (2) and the upper parts (9) of the second bars (3). The loading pallet (1) can be stacked onto a corresponding loading pallet (1), whereby the third bars (4) can make contact with such bars (2) from the loading pallet (1) located below. The height (h5) of the third bars (4) is such that the height of the spaces between stacked loading pallets (1) is such that lifting structure (17) can be introduced into the spaces for lifting loading pallets (1).

Abstract: A pallet for holding at least one window frame includes a base and movable sides pivotally attached to the base. The movable sides are positionable to be substantially perpendicular to the base and are configured to hold the window frame. Connectors attached to the base and the movable sides, respectively, prevent the first and second movable sides from moving away from each other. A method for using the pallet is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transportable load carrying platform comprising a base to support a load during transportation. One or a plurality of support frames are positioned towards one or two ends of base and are configured to pivot between three positions. In a first position, the end frames extends upwardly from the base, in a second position the end frames extend outwardly and downwardly from the base and in a third position the end frames are substantially flat and parallel to the base to reduce the overall height of the platform. Pivot means allow the support frames to pivot relative to the base between the various positions. Suitable load transfer means are provided to effectively transfer any applied loading forces from the support frames to the base.

Abstract: A wind turbine hub transportation device is provided. The transportation device includes a hub receiving surface for receiving a wind turbine hub, a first beam, a second beam, and a center part connecting the first beam and the second beam. The first and second beam each have at least one first beam connector adapted for connecting the respective beam with a first lifter for lifting the transportation device. The center part includes a center connector adapted for making a connection to a second lifter for lifting the transportation device.

Abstract: A pallet structure having a deck having an upper surface that can hold or bear a load, a first runner core below the deck, and a shell of sheet material that can cover a portion of a surface of the first runner core or deck, wherein the shell comprises a material that provides a higher impact resistance than the material comprising the first runner core or deck covered by the shell.

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: A reusable container for a golf car component having a body operably associated with at least one bottom and top support member, the bottom and top support members are adapted to receive a bottom dunnage piece and top dunnage piece respectively, the bottom and top dunnage pieces each having contact surfaces to engage and retain a golf car component. The body includes a base portion, opposing sidewall portions, and a back portion. The bottom support member is operably connected to the base portion of the body, and the top support member is operably connected to the back portion of the body. A plurality of recesses and profiles formed in the bottom and top dunnage pieces provides contact surfaces adapted for nestably receiving and separating a plurality of a golf car component.

Abstract: A combination knockdown pallet structure and article container is disclosed wherein the knockdown pallet structure comprises a base panel and a pair of pockets which are secured upon undersurface portions of the base panel so as to accommodate rigid support members for accommodating the fork tines of a forklift truck. A pair of cross-brace members are pivotally secured at first end portions upon the bas member so as to be movable between first operative position and a second inoperative position in order to permit the entire pallet structure to be rolled up, folded, or otherwise knocked-down. The article container is pivotally or removably secured upon the base panel so as to provide access to the cross-brace members.

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 packaging container includes a pallet, an enclosure box, an enclosure base, a sheet, and a set of fasteners. The pallet carries the article thereon. The enclosure box rests on the pallet to enclose the article therewithin, and includes a top wall, first and second pairs of opposite side walls, an open bottom, and a first set of through-holes. The enclosure base lies between the article and the pallet to hold the article. The sheet extends across at least a portion of the pallet and the first pair of opposite side walls to secure the pallet to the enclosure box when fastened to the enclosure box, and includes a flat center panel, a pair of side flaps, and a second set of through-holes. The set of fasteners are passed through the first and second sets of through-holes to fasten the sheet to the enclosure box from outside the enclosure box.

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: The present invention relates to a novel pallet design to hold and transport products from the point of manufacture to the point of sale. The advantage of this pallet design is that it provides the necessary means for coupling at each corner, a vertical profile which in turn is attached by an upper frame, because of which there is no need to change the product from the pallet in the trajectory from the factory to the point of sale, since the fixing of vertical profiles to the pallet together with the upper frame provide the product with the security and necessary firmness for the transportation of the same. One of the most important pieces of the present invention are the corner lugs, which are disposed in each of the corners of the pallet, and an angular cut which works together with a fastening sleeve coupled to the corner lug so as to form a hollow space of the required size to receive vertical profiles and keep them firm and strong during the whole trajectory of the product.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a loading ledge (1) to be used e.g. in transport and storing and a system for creation of load units. The loading ledge (1) has an upper leg (4) and a lower leg (2) forming a substantially L-shaped cross-section. The lower leg (2) is furnished with one or more projections (3), to make it possible to use handling equipment. One or more locking means (5) are integrated in the loading ledge (1) to grip straps or the like. A load unit is created in that two or more loading ledges (1) are used together with straps to fixate the goods (19) on the loading ledges (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a loading and unloading device that comprises a removable base (10) having dimensions adapted to those of the loading bed (26) of a handling trolley (62), said base having a generally planar upper face (12) for receiving goods (32) and being surrounded by a peripheral edge (14) for retaining the goods (32), a lower face (16) shaped so as to maintain the base (10) on the loading bed (26) of the trolley (62), and four side faces (18) connecting the upper face (14) and the lower face (16).

Abstract: A customizable returnable rack system for shipping products is provided. The system includes a plurality of racks (10), wherein each rack (10) is selectively displaceable between a collapsed position and an upright position. The racks (10) are adapted to be stacked upon one another in either the collapsed or upright position. The system further includes a first removable dunnage structure (22) couplable to a rack (10) and configured to receive a first type of product and a second removable dunnage structure (22) couplable to a rack (10) and configured to receive a second type of product.

Abstract: A pallet for the movement of goods includes several individual parts connected to one another, including an upper section and a frame section. The upper section includes a plurality of openings, which are located in recesses formed in the underside of the upper section, which help the escape of heat through the pallet. The pallet may be formed from a fire retardant material and may be certified to comply with the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Standard 2335 “Fire Tests of Storage Pallets.” The pallet may include a transponder for locating the pallet.

Abstract: A fixture to be used for formation of unit loads of one or more packages on loading ledges is shown. The fixture can adapt the positions of the loading ledges depending on the size and form of the unit loads to be formed. The fixture has a rectangular frame formed of two parallel long struts and two short struts between the ends of the long struts. A number of further intermediate short struts may be arranged between the long struts to stabilize the frame. Four transversal bars are arranged moveable on the long struts. On each transversal bar, two cups are received, of which at least one cup is received moveable on the transversal bar. The cups are to receive the loading ledges.

Abstract: A collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly. The assembly includes a base and at least one side post that is removably secured to and extends away from the base. A top portion is removably secured to the side post so that the side post may be removed after use and stored within the top portion for storage. The base tapers downwardly in the opposite direction of the side post towards a central opening in order to accommodate a bulk storage bag.

Abstract: A packing tool for packing large articles such as image forming apparatuses has a pallet to place the article, and an article-fixing member to secure the article to the pallet. The article-fixing member is accommodated in an accommodating section in the pallet. When securing the article to the pallet, the article-fixing member is pulled out and wound around the article.

Abstract: Shipping and storage containers, racks, and pallets including automatic interlocking mechanisms are provided. An embodiment of the automatically locking pallet includes a pallet frame including a forklift tine opening, a pallet platform, a locking component movable into and out of a locking arrangement with an interface fitting of a storage assembly when the automatically locking pallet and the storage assembly are stacked, and an actuator operatively connected to the locking component. The actuator may be activated by a forklift tine entering the forklift tine opening to move the locking component out of the locking arrangement.

Abstract: A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, having a structural support framework of generally rectangular shape with first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members. The storage pallet includes an apparatus for holding a boat that is width adjustable and height adjustable and includes a plurality of folding bunks that are mounted on and supported by two or more of the cross-members. The storage pallet includes an apparatus for holding a car, which includes a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate supported by the first and second side members of the structural support framework. The dual-use automobile storage pallet can include an optional pair of forklift tine guides.

Abstract: A transport pallet is provided with a chassis including feet on its underside from providing space for lifting using a fork lift truck or the like. The chassis is also provided with receptacles in the chassis for corner posts erectable at the corners of the chassis. The corner posts may also be provided with cross-members for increased stability. When not in use the corner posts and cross-members can be stowed in channels in the chassis, with the channels, posts and cross-members being colour coded for ease of identification. The chassis can also be provided with straps for securing of the load.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein comprise an apparatus and method for transporting a control package for a lower marine riser package (LMRP) to an offshore platform. The apparatus may include a lifting cage and a base. The lifting cage may be configured to lock to the base. The base may be configured to secure a control package in the interior of the container.

Abstract: [Solving Means] A glass plate packaging pallet includes: a pallet base (2) formed by integrating a base part (2a) and a backside part (2b) rising from a rear side of the base part (2a); and a mount body (3) formed by integrating a pedestal part (3a) and a backrest part (3b), the pedestal part (3a) being placed above the base part (2a) and supporting from below a plurality of glass plates (G) disposed so as to be stacked with an upright posture, the backrest part (3b) being placed in front of the backside part (2b) and supporting the glass plates (G) resting thereagainst, and is configured such that a rear surface (3bb) of the backrest part (3b) and a front surface (2ba) of the backside part (2b) are fixed together so as to face each other along the same plane, and that the pedestal part (3a) is positioned in a non-connected state with respect to the base part (2a) so that force of deformation of the backside part (2b) involved with deformation of the base part (2a) is received between the front surface (2ba)

Abstract: A support device for materials handling includes a plurality of leg members used to form a support structure. A deck member is mounted on the support structure to form the support device. In particular, the deck member comprises a plurality of recesses on a first side shaped to receive the plurality of leg members.

Abstract: When a first article is to be delivered to a customer and a second article is to be collected from the customer, first rack components required for delivery of the first article and second rack components not required for delivery of the first article, yet required for collecting the second article, are specified. Delivery procedure and collection procedure of the articles using the specified first rack components and second rack components are instructed to a worksite. Accordingly, delivery and collection of the articles can be carried out by making efficient use of the rack components commonly used for the first article and the second article.

Abstract: A transportable load carrying platform (10) comprising a base frame (11); a pair of end walls (12) mounted one at each of two opposed ends of the base frame (11), said end walls being adjustable between operative positions in which the end walls (12) extend upwardly from the base frame (11) and inoperative positions in which the end walls (12) extend generally parallel to the base frame (11); a pivot mounting (18) on the base frame (11) defining a pivot axis (19) about which one of said end walls (12) is mounted for pivotal movement from the inoperative position and towards the operative position; cooperating abutment faces (23, 24) on the base frame (11) and said one end wall (12) which inter-engage, when the end wall takes up its operative position; and means for displacing the pivot axis (19) laterally whereby the movement of the end wall from its inoperative position to its operative position is a 2-part movement comprising initial pivotal movement about the pivot axis (19) followed by lateral displacemen

Abstract: A unitary palletized packaging assembly for securing a packaged article to a wooden shipping pallet is provided. The article is assembled on a paperboard base and then after assembly enclosed in an open bottomed carton and placed on a shipping pallet. The transport base and carton each have bottom flaps that are folded downward and stapled to the sides of the shipping pallet in overlapping fashion to prevent lateral movement of the transport base and packaged article with respect to the shipping pallet. The transport base includes cushioning elements to cushion and support the article.

Abstract: An embodiment of a shipping system for transporting an object is provided. In an embodiment, a shipping system is provided that includes a frame assembly, a cradle assembly, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating and translating the cradle assembly relative to the base of the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a base. The cradle assembly is connected to the frame assembly, and includes a forward member for securing a forward portion of the transported object (e.g., an aircraft engine) and an aft member of securing an aft portion of the object being transported.

Abstract: A pallet storage installation for stock keeping of goods to be stored for use in a ship includes storage rows placed on both sides of a storage aisle, a transport device movable in the storage aisle for storing in and out pallets with a carrier plate into the storage rows, wherein storage rows for forming several store rooms separated by walls which can be separated by walls are placed on both sides of the storage aisle, wherein each pallet is configured as a box with a carrier plate and with side walls, whereby the carrier plate is provided with stands placed in the carrier plate corner areas.

Abstract: The technology described herein provides a materials safety cage and associated methods. A safety cage assembly for storage, distribution, transportation, and handling of various goods includes a cage having vertical sides connected rectangularly and a base configured to receive a load-bearing pallet, or the like, and upon which the cage is lowered and to which the cage is attachably engaged and secured. The safety cage assembly includes a multiplicity frame rails to support the cage. The safety cage assembly also includes metal plates having a handle grip and pin slot and disposed on the cage and connected to the cage with a cage pin, each metal plate configured for attachability to a base pin on the base. The safety cage assembly also includes a loop opening to receive a hook. The safety cage assembly is configured for transport by both a crane and a forklift.

Abstract: Gusset plates are incorporated for reinforcement at the junctions of the wide flanged, cross and longitudinal beams of a rig mat frame. The junctions thus have a square tubing configuration.

Abstract: Stacking distribution transformers for shipping and storage includes providing a first pallet on top of which a first distribution transformer is attached and a second pallet on top of which a second distribution transformer is attached. Two side supports are attached to opposite sides of the second distribution transformer such that upper support surfaces of the two side supports extend above an upper surface of the second distribution transformer. The first pallet is placed on the side supports above the second distribution transformer, and the first pallet is secured to the side supports. A center support may be attached to the first pallet and to the second pallet on a side of the second distribution transformer different from the sides of the second distribution transformer to which the side supports support are attached.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iron pallet which is essentially used to conveniently, quickly and correctly handle articles or products when producing, transporting and keeping the articles or products, a method of manufacturing the same, and an intermediate support for the same. A coating layer is formed on an upper surface of an iron pallet which will come into contact with a product to be placed on the iron pallet, by processing a solid material at a high temperature using plasma, arc or flame to produce fine particles and by momentarily jetting the fine particles to the upper surface of the iron pallet such that fine particles are formed on the upper surface of the iron pallet. Therefore, fine depressions and prominences are created to prevent slip of the product placed on the pallet, and excellent corrosion resistance is rendered when compared to a conventional iron pallet.

Abstract: A pallet cover includes a deck. A plurality of flanges extend upwardly from the deck and a plurality of legs extend downwardly from the deck. The pallet cover includes a plurality of adjustable corner members that allow the pallet cover to fit pallets of varying sizes. The adjustable corner members operate in an “accordion-like” fashion so that they can be reused on multiple pallets and still retain their original size.

Abstract: A method and system is presented for ensuring that a latch securing a ramp to a pallet is properly aligned and seated before a product can be offloaded from the pallet and down the ramp. The system uses a latching system that has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. The pallet-attached base has two rods. The first rod has a retainer arm that is restricted by the second rod to a vertical position, thus preventing a shipment on the pallet from reaching the ramp. The second rod has a thin portion and a thick portion. The second rod must be laterally moved such that the mating bracket mates only with the thin portion of the rod. This lateral movement moves the second rod away from the first rod's retainer arm, thus allowing the retainer arm to fold down.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular-construction storage and transporting unit (1) for a roll (2) made of a material web, in particular a sheet-material strip, which is wound up on a winding core. The storage and transporting unit (1) comprises a support in which fork tines of an industrial truck can engage. The storage and transporting unit also comprises at least two supporting walls (3), which are arranged opposite one another in the roll-transporting position and each have at least one plug-in opening (4) for accommodating one end of the winding core, and/or allow a retaining sleeve (6) to engage through them, in which case the roll is accommodated axially between the supporting walls (3). The support here is formed from at least two supporting runners (7a), wherein, in the roll-transporting position, the supporting runners (7a) are arranged at a distance apart from one another, and preferably parallel to one another, and the supporting walls (3) are arranged, and retained, on these supporting runners.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for locking at least two safety retainers together. Each safety retainer has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. Each safety retainer includes a base and a bracket. Each bracket is coupled to a ramp that is can be removably attached to a pallet. Each base includes a retaining arm for locking the base to the bracket when the ramp is coupled to the pallet. A locking mechanism is capable of being temporarily coupled to a first retaining arm in a first safety retainer and a second retaining arm in a second safety retainer for locking the retaining arms together. The first and second retaining arms must operate as a single unit, and cannot be moved independently, when the locking mechanism is coupled to the first and second retaining arms. The first and second retaining arms operate independently as separate units when the locking mechanism is not coupled to the first and second retaining arms.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pallet (10) that includes a platform (12), having a substantially square shaped, generally flat, upper side face (13) and an opposing underside face (14), and a plurality of supports (15) that depend from said underside face. The supports (15) are arranged in rows that extend both transversely and longitudinally across the surface of the underside face (14). The supports (15) and the underside face (14) of the body (11) are preferably covered by a generally rectangularly shaped bottom sheet (60) made of lead free PVC. The supports (15) are interconnected by a plurality of bridges (80) that are spaced from the underside of the platform (12) and which are adapted to provide support for the pallet when at least some of said bridges rest upon frame members of a rack.

Abstract: A pallet container for liquids (1) comprises a pallet (10), a metal jacket (3) mounted to the pallet (10) and fastener means (30) for fastening the metal jacket (3) to the pallet (10). The pallet (10) has a base frame (11), two central feet (14, 15), located centrally on either side (12a, 12b) of the base frame (11) and mounted to the base frame (11), a support member (22) having two opposite end portions (23, 24), each connected to its respective central foot (14, 15) and a platform (25) mounted to the support member (22). The support member (22) has a central portion (26) which supports a corresponding central portion (27) of the platform (25) and the two end portions (23, 24) connected to the base of the two central feet (14, 15).

Abstract: A pallet for the movement of goods includes several individual parts connected to one another, including a loading part, which comprises a a loading surface and a reinforcement section. The goods to be transported are placed on the loading surface of the loading part, and the reinforcement section is positioned below the loading part, along with a frame section, comprising a frame center section and a frame floor section. The pallet may be formed from a fire retardant material and may include a transponder for locating the pallet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for locking at least two safety retainers together. Each safety retainer has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. Each safety retainer includes a base and a bracket. Each bracket is coupled to a ramp that is can be removably attached to a pallet. Each base includes a retaining arm for locking the base to the bracket when the ramp is coupled to the pallet. A locking mechanism is capable of being temporarily coupled to a first retaining arm in a first safety retainer and a second retaining arm in a second safety retainer for locking the retaining arms together. The first and second retaining arms must operate as a single unit, and cannot be moved independently, when the locking mechanism is coupled to the first and second retaining arms. The first and second retaining arms operate independently as separate units when the locking mechanism is not coupled to the first and second retaining arms.

Abstract: A conveyance device suitable for an automobile assembling plant has an object loading and unloading conveyance device between a hanging conveyance line, in which a pallet supporting a door is conveyed while being supported by a hanging hanger, and an object loading and unloading position on the floor side. The conveyance device also has a pallet transferring position set above the object loading and unloading position, a horizontal conveyance device, which conveys a pallet between the pallet transferring position and a hanger stop position, and an elevating conveyance device which conveys the pallet vertically between the object loading and unloading position and the pallet transferring position. The elevating conveyance device rotates a plurality of pallet mounting bases in an endless cyclic elevating path while holding these in erect postures, and the pallet mounting bases are arranged at even intervals equal to the distance between the upper and lower positions.

Abstract: A system for handling rolled sheet goods includes at least two pallets with a box situated on each pallet, each box containing a plurality of rolls of sheet goods arrayed within each box so that an open central core of each roll is aligned perpendicular to the box bottom. A compression resistant member is situated adjacent to or within the open central core of some of the rolls, each compression resistant member extending from the box bottom to a plane above the roll top edge to contact a lower surface of the box top to resist vertical compression of the box that would damage the rolled sheet goods. At least one tension member can be used to couple the boxes and pallets of the system together in a vertical stack.

Abstract: A method and system is presented for ensuring that a latch securing a ramp to a pallet is properly aligned and seated before a product can be offloaded from the pallet and down the ramp. The system uses a latching system that has a pallet-attached base and a ramp-attached mating bracket. The pallet-attached base has two rods. The first rod has a retainer arm that is restricted by the second rod to a vertical position, thus preventing a shipment on the pallet from reaching the ramp. The second rod has a thin portion and a thick portion. The second rod must be laterally moved such that the mating bracket mates only with the thin portion of the rod. This lateral movement moves the second rod away from the first rod's retainer arm, thus allowing the retainer arm to fold down.

Abstract: A heavy-duty cargo bin unit configured for rugged use in hostile environments, such as in the oil drilling and production industry. The cargo bin unit is of a generally rectilinear construction, and preferably fabricated of heavy gauge steel. Supports or skids are positioned to allow for the nested stacking of one cargo bin atop the other, such that the lower portion support members would fit snugly within the interior walls of the cargo bin upon which it is placed. The size and configuration of the basket may vary depending upon the application, and the unit may be configured to receive templates for the customized storage of particular items such as drilling tools, bits, etc. A second embodiment of the present invention contemplates a cargo bin dumping system wherein there is provided a cargo bin as disclosed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, with a stinger specifically designed to work with the present system also provided.

Abstract: An edge protector (1) for protecting the edge of an article includes a pair of interconnected, non-parallel, first arms (2, 4) which, in use, do not contact any part of the article, and a pair of second arms (10, 12) for contacting or a least being situated adjacent the article in use, one of each of the second arms (10, 12) being connected to one of each of the first arms (2, 4) each first arm (2, 4) and the respective second arm (10, 12) may be arranged in non-parallel relations. Further, the edge protector (1) may be resiliently deformable to absorb the energy of an impact therewith.