SECURING LOADS TO PALLETS

摘要

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 defining a first surface area, abase structure defining a second surface area that is less than the first surface area, 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. A pair of edges of the top plate extend beyond a pair of edges of the base structure that are parallel to the pair of edges of the top plate to further facilitate engagement of the pallet with a lifting mechanism.

主权项

1. A pallet comprising:
a top plate defining a first surface area; a base structure spaced apart from the top plate defining a second surface area that is less than the first surface area; and a plurality of support legs that are attached to the top plate at respective first ends, at least a portion of the plurality of support legs being attached to the base structure at respective second ends, the plurality of support legs being disposed between the top plate and the base structure in an arrangement that accommodates engagement of the pallet with a standard jacking device; wherein the top plate defines a plurality of securing slots extending through the top plate, wherein a first subset of the plurality of securing slots is oriented lengthwise parallel to a first edge of the top plate and a second subset of the plurality of securing slots is oriented lengthwise perpendicular to the first edge of the top plate.