Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Industrial platform
Patent
1995-02-24
1996-04-09
Cranmer, Laurie K.
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Industrial platform
108901, 108 561, B65D 1900
Patent
active
055051413
ABSTRACT:
A plastic pallet is formed of two identical interlocking and mating components joined along a common center plane. At least one internal component is stepped, with the steps of two components fitting together to interlock the two components together when they are assembled. The two components include integrally formed plural spaced apart deck boards, tiedown passages, and fork lift slots or passages in each of the four sides of the rectangular assembly. A generally rectangular peripheral structure and a cruciform central structure are provided for additional reinforcement. The two halves are bolted together for use, with an assembled pallet being easily disassembled to remove a damaged component for replacement. As the two components comprising the present pallet are identical, they may be cast or formed in a single mold, or in identical molds, with any half pallet component serving as a replacement. The components are preferably formed of thermoplastic material which may be recycled if damaged or otherwise rendered unsuitable for further use.
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Cranmer Laurie K.
Litman Richard C.
Wilkens Janet M.
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