Method for preparing mattresses for shipment and stack of mattresses prepared using such method

摘要

An assembly of stacked mattresses and a method for preparing such an assembly are provided. The assembly of stacked mattresses comprises a first pallet, a second pallet, a plurality of mattresses positioned between the first pallet and the second pallet and straps coupling the first pallet to the second pallet, the plurality of mattresses being in a compressed state between the first pallet and the second pallet and the straps restraining expansion of the plurality of mattresses. The second pallet is comprised of a supporting member and a plurality of elongated reinforcing members extending across the supporting member, at least some of the reinforcing members including respective strap guiding members extending longitudinally along the elongated reinforcing member. At least some of the straps engage respective ones of the strap guiding members of the plurality of elongated reinforcing member of the second pallet so that displacement of the straps is constrained by the strap guiding members. In accordance with another aspect, a pallet for using in shipping bedding products is provided.

主权项

1. An assembly of stacked mattresses comprising:
a) a first pallet; b) a second pallet; c) a plurality of mattresses positioned between the first pallet and the second pallet; d) straps coupling the first pallet to the second pallet, the plurality of mattresses being in a compressed state between the first pallet and the second pallet and the straps restraining expansion of the plurality of mattresses; e) wherein the second pallet is comprised of:
i) a supporting member; andii) a plurality of elongated reinforcing members extending across the supporting member, at least some elongated reinforcing members amongst the plurality of elongated reinforcing members including respective strap guiding members, the strap guiding members extending longitudinally along the at least some elongated reinforcing members, wherein at least some of the strap guiding members are comprised of hollow tubular portions; f) wherein at least some of the straps engage respective ones of the strap guiding members of the plurality of elongated reinforcing members of the second pallet by passing through at least some of the hollow tubular portions.