WO2000048916A1 - Indexed pallet - Google Patents
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- WO2000048916A1 WO2000048916A1 PCT/US2000/004279 US0004279W WO0048916A1 WO 2000048916 A1 WO2000048916 A1 WO 2000048916A1 US 0004279 W US0004279 W US 0004279W WO 0048916 A1 WO0048916 A1 WO 0048916A1
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- the present invention relates to a pallet and in particular, to an indexed pallet and alignment system for aiding in positioning the pallet for loading and unloading.
- Pallets for supporting various types of articles are well known. Pallets are made of many materials including wood, metal, fiberglass or molded plastic, depending on the intended use and environments in which the pallets are used. Pallets generally provide a support for many different types of articles and are adapted for use with many types of loading equipment, including attachment to cranes or lifting from below by forklifts or manual pallet jacks.
- Pallets are often constructed with a planar supporting upper surface and feet, runners or other supports extending downward from below the planar support portion. In this manner, articles are raised off of the ground to prevent moisture, dirt and other debris from coming into contact with the supported articles.
- the pallets are typically stored in a stacked configuration. The stacks may become very high and the amount of space required for storing the pallets may be quite expansive.
- Pallets often require precise positioning of the articles for loading and unloading. Often channels are formed across the supporting surface so that tines or extended fingers may fit under the supported articles into the channels for aiding with alignment. However, this method may introduce imprecision due to variances and tolerances in the channels into which the tines or fingers extend in aligning and positioning of the articles for loading and unloading. This problem can be compounded if measurements are taken from different positions, such as opposite ends of the pallet.
- a pallet is needed that is capable of supporting heavy loads and provides maximum support area that does not damage articles being supported and are stackable when not in use.
- such pallets should provide for alignment of the pallets for loading and unloading in a precise manner without detracting from the utility of the pallet.
- Such an alignment system should prevent misalignment due to differences in tolerances from one end to the other of the pallet.
- the pallet may be made of a molded plastic or other similar material that is light weight and provides sufficient strength to accommodate the anticipated loads.
- the pallet includes a deck with a substantially planar upper surface and support portion extending downward from an underside of the deck.
- the upper surface may include channels formed therein and extending across the width of the deck.
- Ribs extending on the underside of the deck preferably run crosswise to the channels so that the deck has improved strength and rigidity.
- the underside of the deck may also include indentations for receiving the support portions of adjacent pallets stacked in a flip-flop configuration so that the supports of one pallet inserted into the indentations of an adjacent inverted nested pallet.
- the pallets may be stacked and nested, alternately inverted pattern requiring less overall height and less space for the stored pallets.
- the bottom of the support portions are configured to also extend into recesses formed in the upper surface of the deck so that the decks nest slightly in a normal stacked configuration. This retards lateral sliding of the decks and provides alignment so that the stack is less likely to tip.
- the pallets of the present invention include an alignment notch formed along the center line of one of the lengthwise edges of the pallet.
- the alignment notch has angling sides which align with and receive a complementary alignment member from a device from the structure with which the pallet is being aligned. The angling sides provide for a degree of self correcting alignment. With the notch along the center line, the tolerances and variations are decreased as aligning is always taken from the center point rather than one of the ends where variances and tolerances may compound.
- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a pallet according to the principles of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a top plan view of the pallet shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the pallet shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 4 is an end elevational view of the pallet shown in Figure 1;
- Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of the pallet shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 6 is a side elevational view of pallets shown in Figure 1 in a stacked, nested configuration
- Figure 7 is a side elevational view of pallets shown in Figure 1 in an alternately inverted stacking pattern
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of the pallet shown in Figure 1 with an indexing element of an alignment device
- Figure 9 shows a top plan view of the pallet shown in Figure 1 with the stackable pallet and indexing element engaged;
- Figure 10 shows an end detail view of the ends of the channels of the stackable pallet shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 11 shows a side elevational view of a second embodiment of a pallet according to the principles of the present invention.
- Figure 14 shows a bottom detail view of an alignment portion for the pallet shown in Figure 11 ;
- Figure 15 shows a sectional view taken along line 15- 15 of Figure 14.
- the upper surface of the deck 12 includes recesses 18 formed for nesting of the pallets 10 when stacked.
- the recesses 18 define center portions 20 extending to the upper surface of the deck 12 that are configured for nesting and aligning with bottom depressions 24 and lower surfaces formed in the bottom of the support portions 14, shown in Figure 5.
- the lower surfaces 22 of the support portions 14 have a profile complementary to the recesses 18 so that the pallets 10 nest when stacked to prevent lateral movement between stacked pallets 10.
- the underside of the pallet 10 includes bottom support ribs 26 extending across the length of the pallet.
- the ribs 26 extend perpendicular to the ribs 15 and channels 16 on the top of the deck 12 for improved support and rigidity.
- the nesting recesses 18 also provide compatibility with the channels 16 and preferably extend to a depth no greater than the channels 16.
- the underside of the deck 12 includes cavities 28 formed therein that are spaced and configured for receiving lower surfaces 22 of the support portions 14.
- pairs of the pallets 10 may be stacked in a flip-flop configuration with greater nesting occurring.
- the pairs of pallets 10 are stacked slightly offset to one another so that the support portions 14 of one pallet 10 align with and extend into the bottom cavities 28 of an inverted adjacent pallet 10. This configuration prevents lateral sliding between pairs of complementary pallets 10, requiring less space for pallet storage and shipping.
- the pallet 10 includes an alignment section 40 shown as a notch along opposed edges of the planar deck 12.
- the notches 40 are substantially "V" shaped and may include an enlarged tip portion 42.
- the alignment section is preferably positioned along the center line of the long edge of the deck 12. In this manner, more precise alignment is achieved as differences due to tolerances are measured from the center line rather than accumulating over the entire length of the pallet 10. Mistakes due to alignment from different ones of the two ends are also eliminated.
- the planar deck 12 has an alignment section 40 along both of the longer edges of the deck 12 in a preferred embodiment so that either of the opposed edges may be used for alignment.
- the alignment section 40 is configured for mating with an alignment member 102 of a stationary device 100 with which the pallet 10 is being aligned, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
- the alignment member 102 has a substantially triangular end portion having angling surfaces 104.
- the pallet 10 is aligned by moving the deck so that the alignment section 40 engages the alignment member 102.
- the system provides self-alignment and assures repeated identical positioning among all pallets 10 as they are aligned with the device 100. This allows precise placement of the load for handling equipment.
- the channels 16 further from the alignment section 40 are wider than the channels closer to the alignment section.
- Channels 16A have a first width
- channels 16B have a second width greater than the first width
- channels 16C have a third width greater the first or second width.
- elongated tines commonly known as swords
- Gradually widening channels 16A, 16B and 16C allow for variations due to compounded tolerances in the channels furthest from the center of the pallet 10.
- the swords may be easily inserted as width of the channels 16 increases in a manner somewhat corresponding to increased variations from compounded tolerances.
- the variations can only compound over half the length of the pallet 10, thereby decreasing the maximum variations as compared to alignment from one or the other of the ends.
- the centerlines of the channels 16A, 16B and 16C remain evenly spaced apart even though the channel width increases, as the swords are evenly spaced apart.
- the alignment system provides a self-centering mechanism and provides for precise alignment while minimizing differences in tolerances or alignment from different ends of the pallet 10.
- the pallet 10 may be a light weight molded monolithic element that includes alignment features 40.
- FIG. 11 there is shown a second embodiment of a pallet, generally designated 210.
- the pallet 210 is similar to the pallet 10 shown in Figure 1, however, the second embodiment pallet 210 includes a different notch 240 formed for alignment of the pallet.
- Opposed notch portions 240 are formed below the planar deck 212 proximate a centerline of the pallet 210, as explained hereinafter, and do not extend up to the deck 212.
- the planar deck 212 does not include a notched portion and is extended to the edge of the pallet, so that a continuous straight edge is formed. Without a center notch formed in each side, increased support area is provided.
- the pallet 210 includes a number of supporting members 214 extending downward from the underside of the deck 212.
- Ribs 215 extend across the upper surface of the planar deck 212, as shown in Figure 13.
- Channels 216 are formed between the ribs 215 across the upper surface of the planar deck 212, as shown in Figure 12, and may be spaced similarly to channels 16.
- the planar deck 212 also includes banding holes 218 extending through the planar deck 212 in the channels 216 and configured to receive straps for securing loads on the pallets 210.
- the banding holes 218 may also be combined with the recesses 18 for improved stacking and loading.
- the underside of the deck 212 includes support member surfaces 222 for each support member 214 forming a bottom center depression 224.
- Support ribs 226 on the underside of the deck 212 extend transversely to the deck ribs 215 and channels 216 for improved support and stability.
- the notch portions 240 are formed, as shown in Figures 14 and 15. Converging angled sides 244 form a nut portion and a rounded tip which may be configured from receiving a complementary alignment member, such as a roller. The sides 244 also angle inward to provide better guidance and alignment.
- the notch portion 240 stops below the planar deck portion 212 to provide greater support area for the deck 212.
- the notched portion 240 is also configured with a narrowed section 246 between an upper section notch for receiving an alignment member of a stationary device and a lower section for guiding a complementary alignment device. As with the first embodiment notch 40, the notched portion 240 provides alignment of the pallet from its center relative to another surface, but also provides an upper deck providing support extending to the edge along its entire length.
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