Abstract: A transport skid for transporting vehicles or vehicle parts through assembly lines in a transport direction comprises two interconnected longitudinal members that extend such that the main longitudinal extension direction thereof is in parallel with the transport direction. The longitudinal members are interconnected by means of transverse connectors that are mutually spaced in the transport direction, first receptacles for placing a vehicle or vehicle part being attached to the longitudinal members. The longitudinal members and the transverse connectors and the first receptacles comprise structural profiles, in particular metal profiles or composite material profiles, structural profiles of the transverse connectors and of the first receptacles being connected to the structural profiles of longitudinal members by means of a screw connection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transfer pallet for use in a conveyor line to load and carry a product thereon, such as an automobile component or an electronic component, in which the transfer pallet is provided with a support plate to load the product thereon in multiple stages.

Abstract: A stackable and nest-able pallet construction including a rectangular shaped insert incorporating structurally supporting and reinforcing members. The insert has a specified thickness encapsulated within a plasticized material and includes a plurality of downwardly extending support feet. Either of edge or corner defined mating locations are established between upper and lower surfaces, such that a second identically configured pallet is capable of being seated in supporting fashion upon a first pallet. To facilitate multiple (non-use) stackability, inter-attracting magnets can be disposed in upper and lower surface proximate locations of each identically configured pallet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pallet comprising at least two stringers in the form of elongate main profiles 10 which extend along a longitudinal direction L, are connected to each other and are located at a distance from each other; the main profiles have a cross section which comprises a bottom 11 and two side surfaces 12a, 12b extending from the bottom and provided with through-openings through both side surfaces 12a, 12b in order to form a channel that permits introduction of a fork. In one embodiment, the pallet comprises at least one elongate stiffening profile 20 extending above and past said opening on both sides. The pallet may comprise a load-transferring end element, which at least partially covers an end of one of the main profiles, a load-transferring stiffening element that extends in direct proximity to and along a vertically extending edge of one of the openings and a filler profile which extends along the underside of the load deck.

Abstract: A pallet, a method of securing a load to a pallet, and a method of manufacturing therefor, in which the pallet includes a top plate, a base structure, and support legs, at least a portion of which join the top plate and the base structure. The support legs are disposed between the top plate and the base structure in an arrangement that accommodates engagement of the pallet with a standard jacking device along any edge of the pallet. Securing slots extend through the top plate, wherein a first subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise parallel to a first edge of the top plate and a second subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise perpendicular to the first edge of the top plate.

Abstract: A novel transport pallet (1) has an inclined load bed that extends from a low end to a high end. A vehicle (15) is driven onto the pallet 1 from the low end, which is close to the ground. As the pallet (1) is longer than the vehicle (15) carried on it, the gradient of the load bed is small as compared to conventional loading ramps. Thus, there is very little risk of the vehicle (15) grounding as it is driven onto the load bed. The vehicle (15) is secured to the load bed by tie-down points around the load bed. A forklift truck lifts the pallet (1) by engaging its forks within recesses at the high end. The truck then places the pallet (1), low end leading, into a shipping container (14), lowers the pallet (1) so that it rests on the floor of the container (14), and disengages from the pallet (1). Thus, the vehicle (15) is housed safely within the container (14), with little risk of damage during shipping.

Abstract: An aviation pallet includes an EPS loading board, which includes an EPS plate and at least three EPS supporting legs extended from the bottom surface of the EPS plate for supporting the EPS plate, wherein the EPS plate and the EPS supporting legs are wholly injection molded; and a PET film adhering to the surface of the EPS plate and the surface of the EPS supporting legs; and has a plurality of jacks provided between each two EPS supporting legs. A method of producing the aviation pallet includes forming a main body step: laminating step; heating and cutting steps; vacuum forming step; and cooling and shape steps. The aviation pallet has good mechanical properties, folding resistance, most solvents resistance, low and high temperature resistance, and is lightweight, no poison, no smell, healthy and safe.

Abstract: A utility pad arrangement for mounting outdoor equipment such as air conditioner condensers thereon, having a flat, plate-like pad body with a plurality of recesses around its periphery. Mounting devices are provided and are shaped to nest within the recesses for optionally adding a security cage formed out of strap-like bars to securely surround the equipment located on the pad body in association with the mounting devices.

Abstract: A loading structure includes a bottom plate; a support stand; a pair of first poles; a pair of second poles; a first beam connecting the pair of the second poles to each other; a pair of second beams each connecting a corresponding one of the first poles to a corresponding one of the second poles; and a supporting member supporting a far-side surface of the object placed on the bottom plate. The support stand includes a first support, an upright portion, and a second supporter, the first supporter being placed on the floor and extending parallel to the floor, the upright portion standing at an end portion of the first supporter, the second supporter extending parallel to the floor from an upper end portion of the upright portion, the second supporter having a cantilever structure, and the bottom plate being placed on the second supporter.

Abstract: A loading structure includes a bottom plate on which an object is placed; a support stand that supports the bottom plate from below the bottom plate; a pair of first poles that stand on the support stand; a pair of second poles that stand on the support stand; a first beam located on a far side of the loading structure and extending in a left-right direction, the first beam being fixed to upper portions of the pair of second poles; a pair of second beams extending toward the far side, a distance between inner surfaces of the pair of second beams being larger than a distance between outer surfaces of the pair of second poles; and a supporting member that stands on the support stand on the far side, the supporting member supporting a far-side surface of the object placed on the bottom plate.

Abstract: A collapsible, reusable and repairable pallet is composed of a plate(s) with penetrative holes and various of grooves. The pallet is composed of a numbers of supporting legs, at least two joint shifts, a plurality of nuts, a number of belts, different types of RFID tags and renewable batteries. The collapsible pallet results the zero space waste in pallet collection, storage and transportation for further application. Any damaged part of the pallet can be replaced with a new part, including the plate(s), the supporting legs, the belts, the joint shifts, the nuts, the RFID tags and the batteries.

Abstract: A pallet for use in transporting merchandise includes a pallet body having a top surface for supporting merchandise. A foot-driven winch is mounted on the pallet body, and a flexible tie-down for restraining merchandise on the pallet body is connected to the winch. In a preferred method of using the pallet, a plurality of such pallets are disposed inside a vehicle with the pallets defining a surface which substantially spans the width of the floor of the vehicle and on which a delivery person can stand to access merchandise on the pallets. The delivery person can remove merchandise from the pallets while remaining inside the vehicle and then can move the merchandise to outside the vehicle without having to perform any lifting. As a result, sickness of delivery persons due to exposure to the weather during delivery and injuries due to lifting of merchandise can be decreased.

Abstract: A loading and unloading device includes a removable base (10) having dimensions adapted to those of the loading bed (26) of a handling trolley (62), the 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 pallet having a base and a locking assembly for securing a hoisting cable to the pallet with a removable locking member, and a method for use thereof.

Abstract: A support for a non-automotive vehicle to be placed over a service pit and allow for servicing of the vehicle is disclosed. In addition, a process for servicing the vehicle is also disclosed. The support can include a support surface that has an engine access opening, a rolling mechanism attached to the support surface that affords for the support surface to roll over a surface at a predetermined height and at least one ramp attached to the support surface. The at least one ramp can be movable between a retracted position and an extended position and the support is dimensioned to roll over the service pit and allow for servicing of the non-automotive vehicle engine. In some instances, the support affords for the non-automotive vehicle to have its oil changed.

Abstract: A structurally reinforcing and three dimensional article, such as a pallet, having a structural insert of specified shape and size. A composite plasticized material is over-molded or otherwise applied upon the structural insert according to a selected thickness to encapsulate the insert. The pallets are stackable when not in use and may also include built in straps for securing cargo thereupon.

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

Abstract: A slip sheet for use with unitized loads has a plurality of banding anchors. The banding anchors extend from an edge of the slip sheet or from a portion of the slip sheet tab. The banding anchors may be provided on one, two, three, or four edges of the slip sheet. The banding anchors may be folded up against the side of a unitized load to provide a place for packaging bands to engage the slip sheet. Portions of at least one slip tray sidewall are separated from the remaining sidewall to form flaps that may be folded down to function as tabs that help lift vehicles get under the slip tray.

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: A seat extension tray is described that serves to protect a vehicle seat assembly during shipment, such as for example to an automobile assembly operation. The seat extension tray has a unique configuration adapted to matingly engage a seating surface of the seat assembly. The seat extension tray has a length greater than the maximum width of the seat assembly so that upon securing the tray to the seat assembly, the ends of the tray extend laterally outward beyond the sides of the seat assembly.

Abstract: Articles constructed of a plurality of scuffed sheets have improved sheet-to-sheet bond strength and surfaces with high coefficients of friction. Articles constructed out of three scuffed sheets include exterior intumescent polymeric surfaces resisting the spread of combustion flames and insulating the interior surfaces from the high temperature of fire. Articles include electronic apparatus sending an emergency 911 call to a remote monitoring station. Articles are advantageously reinforced with optional rigidifying structures without article modification. Members are joined with snap together features providing an assembled article. Articles include handles for ergonomic manipulation by workers. Articles include elements amenably receiving unitization accessories. The article improvements are demonstrated in the form of industrial platforms, particularly material handling pallets.

Abstract: All in one multifunction pallet, comprising a main part of the pallet, collapsible supporting legs, belts, joint shafts coupled by nuts, and RFID tags providing an easy to use, easy to operate and easy to recycle pallet. RFID tags equipped on the pallet offer a great advantage for supply chain management to utilize RFID technology. The fully folded pallet has zero space waste and one truck can transport at least fourfold pallets comparing with the currently and widely used and various pallets existing on the market. This convenient to use, recyclable, all in one pallet can significantly lower various RFID tag costs in RFID technology applications in large scale. Any damaged part can be easily replaced with new parts to keep the pallet continually in use, thereby reducing the coast per pallet in the supply chain.

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 consisting of a deck (1) and a number of feet (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) placed under the deck. When the deck is loaded with goods (5) for transport the pallet is covered with a soft covering material (4). The latter is made from plastics or textile and removably fastened to the deck (1) at least at one place by wedging a corner (4a) of the covering material tight in at least a first incision (9) in at least one clamp (7) mounted on the deck (1). It is thus obtained that the goods loaded on the pallet may be securely covered and held in place on the pallet; the pallet becoming relatively easy to handle.

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: The method makes use of four top corner plates (3), four bottom corner plates (4) and five centre plates (5). Each plate (3, 4 and 5) has a number of holes (2) that accept and retain swivel connectors (1) and adjustable connector straps (8) that mechanically connect the corner plates (3) and (4) and centre plates (5) and in this manner allow for the even restraining of the goods (7) packed on the pallet (14).

Abstract: A universal chassis (1) for attaching goods (99), such as a product, box, rack, or structural element, has a base part (10, 100), to which one or several following fastening elements have been connected either detachably and/or fixedly: a mounting slot (2), fastening rail (97), fastening edge (13), fastening lid (203), side fastening element in the lateral plane of the universal chassis (3), intermediate fastening part (98), which can be attached to the goods (99) and the universal chassis (1).

Abstract: A support for a non-automotive vehicle to be placed over a service pit and allow for servicing of the vehicle is disclosed. In addition, a process for servicing the vehicle is also disclosed. The support can include a support surface that has an engine access opening, a rolling mechanism attached to the support surface that affords for the support surface to roll over a surface at a predetermined height and at least one ramp attached to the support surface. The at least one ramp can be movable between a retracted position and an extended position and the support is dimensioned to roll over the service pit and allow for servicing of the non-automotive vehicle engine. In some instances, the support affords for the non-automotive vehicle to have its oil changed.

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: A sheet shipping and storage container includes a base supporting a stack of glass sheets in a vertical orientation, and a pair of telescoping end caps mounted on each side of the stack in facing relationship to one another. A first endless strap has its course around the end caps to bias the end caps toward one another about the stack; a second endless strap has it course around back end of each end caps and the back side of the stack to bias the back surface of the stack and the end caps downward toward the front of the base, and a third endless strap around the opposite end of the end caps and the front side of the stack to bias the end caps and the front side of the stack downward toward back side of the base to unitize the plurality of sheets, end caps and base.

Abstract: A pallet for use in transporting merchandise includes a pallet body having a top surface for supporting merchandise. A foot-driven winch is mounted on the pallet body, and a flexible tie-down for restraining merchandise on the pallet body is connected to the winch. In a preferred method of using the pallet, a plurality of such pallets are disposed inside a vehicle with the pallets defining a surface which substantially spans the width of the floor of the vehicle and on which a delivery person can stand to access merchandise on the pallets. The delivery person can remove merchandise from the pallets while remaining inside the vehicle and then can move the merchandise to outside the vehicle without having to perform any lifting. As a result, sickness of delivery persons due to exposure to the weather during delivery and injuries due to lifting of merchandise can be decreased.

Abstract: A load carrier has a rectangular bottom part and feet disposed at least in the corner regions of the bottom part. A groove for accommodating a load-securing belt is provided above the feet, encircling the bottom part. The front edge of each corner foot projects beyond the related bottom corner edge, and a nub-like elevation is provided on this projecting front edge.

Abstract: A structurally reinforcing and three dimensional article, such as a pallet, having a structural insert of specified shape and size. A composite plasticized material is over-molded or otherwise applied upon the structural insert according to a selected thickness to encapsulate the insert. The pallets are stackable when not in use and may also include built in straps for securing cargo thereupon.

Abstract: A base for a sealed package used to ship or store a large and valuable asset is formed by drilling the base to receive a bolt array, placing the bolts in the drilled bolt holes, punching holes in a sealing layer to fit over the bolts and rest on the base; applying sealant material around each bolt below and above the sealing layer to seal the junctures between the bolts and the sealing layer; and preferably arranging a protective layer over the sealing layer to leave an exposed perimetal region of the sealant layer extending continuously around a protective layer. The bolts are used to fasten the asset or a carriage for the asset to the base, and a flexible top cover with a bottom region engaging the peripheral region of the sealing layer is then bonded to the sealing layer to seal the asset within the package.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to aid in the reproducible and reversible tensioning of flexible substrates, such as polyimide or other file, to ensure planarity before, during, and after processing while mounted in tensioning apparatus.

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: The invention relates to a pallet, including a base frame and four independent posts. It further includes at least one support position-limiting assembly arranged at a predetermined position on the base frame, the support position-limiting assembly includes: a U-shaped bending component, having a supporting surface and two opposite position-limiting surfaces bended and extending along two opposite edges of the supporting surface, at least a group of position-limiting holes being arranged in opposition at the predetermined positions on the two opposite position-limiting surface, and positioning and connecting components fitted with the position-limiting holes. The invention can position the cargo effectively, and ensure a safety in cargo transportation and an efficient and rapid operation.

Abstract: An improved shipping system includes a base pallet section. The system further includes an upper tier section, that moves between a position atop the base pallet section through a variety of positions, including positions that put the upper section out of the way of loading and unloading any load on the base section. Cartons may be atop both the base pallet section and the upper tier section, for shipments, with the upper tier section in the raised position. When emptied, the shipping system may be returned with its upper tier section moved down to a position atop the base pallet section, and the shipping system stacked upon a similar improved shipping system. Shipping efficiency is increased as much as twenty percent and perhaps more. All components are steel, and may also be plastic, wood and the like.

Abstract: A system for use in the packing of an appliance containing the pallet and corner members is provided. The pallet comprises first and second support members and a connecting cross member, wherein the cross member is substantially perpendicular to the first and second support members. The first and second support members include attachment holes, wherein the attachment holes allow for the attachment of the pallet to the appliance. The first and second support members and the cross member are manufactured from a synthetic substance and are substantially hollow. The system further comprises corner pieces and standoffs used to stabilize and protect the appliance in a container.

Abstract: This invention provide packaging structure for building boards and building boards loading structure. A packaging structure comprises plural building boards and plural bands, and wherein the plural building boards are banded at plural locations by the plural bands, and wherein a surface of bands which locates in a both end of the packaging structure is adhesive. And a building boards loading structure which loads plural building boards a pallet with, wherein the building boards loading structure comprises plural packages, and wherein the package comprises plural building boards and plural bands, and wherein the plural building boards are banded at plural locations by the plural bands, and wherein the plural packages are loaded the pallet with, and wherein the location of bands in each upper and lower package which is loaded the pallet with is different each other.

Abstract: A freight handling apparatus includes at least one of a container or a platform. The container has a front to receive freight and a first retaining feature disposed at the front. The platform has a side that may be laterally opposed to the front of the container and a second retaining feature disposed at the side. The platform retaining feature may cooperate with the container retaining feature to releasably retain the platform to the container.

Abstract: A half pallet for use with a pallet lift jack includes a deck that is snap-fit to a plurality of supports. A lateral projection extends inwardly from each of the supports. A vertical projection protrudes upwardly from an inner end of the lateral projection and is spaced from the support such that a portion of a frame of the pallet lift jack can be received between the vertical projection and the support to prevent outward deflection of the supports.

Abstract: An industrial tank support includes a platform and multiple supporting legs positioned around the platform with the platform located between the top end and bottom end of the legs. The platform has first and second surfaces thereon which have different configurations, whereby the tank support can be positioned in two different orientations with either the first surface or the second surface uppermost in a tank receiving position to alternatively support tanks having two different bottom configurations. A central opening is provided in the platform whereby a dispensing outlet or other projection from the bottom wall of the supported tank may extend through the central opening. The legs and platform are preferably hollow and in fluidic communication by passages, and the tank support is preferably molded as a unitary member of synthetic resin.

Abstract: A modular dolly moving system is shown, which is composed of one or more dollies connected together with connector rods. The dollies are capable of accepting industry-standard e-track connectors used with cargo belts, and the dollies can be fitted with a variety of cart bars and cart handles.

Abstract: An airlift pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform and cargo thereon within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system. The pallet includes a base for supporting the platform and its cargo. The base includes a plurality of mounting receptacles adapted to receive and retain a respective lock member. Each lock member is removably secured to the mounting receptacle by a removable pin. Each lock member includes a rotatable head that is adapted to be inserted into and secured to the platform. The lock members secure the platform and its cargo to the airlift pallet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable hold-down assembly for securely holding heavy and/or bulky goods such as automobile seats to a shipping pallet for transportation thereof. The shipping pallet has a base and a hold-down assembly and which has a cross-bar positioned between two securing posts that are movably attached to the base. The cross-bar is configured for rotational movement relative to the base and linear movement with respect to the securing posts.

Abstract: An airlift pallet for securing a container roll-in/out platform and cargo thereon within an aircraft by an aircraft cargo handling system. The pallet includes a base for supporting the platform and its cargo. The base includes a plurality of mounting receptacles adapted to receive and retain a respective lock member. Each lock member is removably secured to the mounting receptacle by a removable pin. Each lock member includes a rotatable head that is adapted to be inserted into and secured to the platform. The lock members secure the platform and its cargo to the airlift pallet.

Abstract: A portable rack for assembling packages of building materials. The rack comprises a base having a proximal side, a distal side, a top, a bottom, and a pair of channels extending between the proximal side and the distal side, the channels being designed to receive the forks of a forklift, and a plurality of elongated members attached to the proximal side and projecting upwardly from the base. The process for using the rack comprises placing the building materials onto the base of the rack using the forklift, moving the building materials toward the elongated members until the building materials abut at least one of the elongated members, and pulling the forks out from under the building materials.

Abstract: A product fronting assembly and method for fronting product is provided. In some embodiments, the assembly includes a base having a bottom, a front, a rear, and opposite sides. The assembly can also include a frame slidable within the base and having a front at least partially defining a handle and opposed sides coupled to the front of the frame. The opposed sides can be spaced a distance apart and between which product upon the base is received, and can be positioned to rest and slide upon the bottom and/or sides of the base. In some embodiments, the frame also includes a rear coupled to the opposed sides and movable by movement of the front of the frame to front product in the assembly.

Abstract: A platform assembly for supporting a portable computer. The platform assembly includes a support member having an outer perimeter and a plurality of engagement features spaced inwardly of the perimeter. The support member defines a support surface configured to provide weight bearing support to a portable computer. The platform assembly also includes a plurality of securing devices, each of the securing devices having fastening members releasably securably engagable with a selected one of the engagement features. Each of the securing devices has a clamping surface adapted to engage a portable computer, and the clamping surface is positionable to bear against a portable computer with a clamping force directed generally towards the support surface.