Modular pallet system for transporting bulky and fragile goods in a multi-story constellation
AssigneeNaqel Co.
InventorDittmar Vaeth
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Abstract
Modular pallet system for transporting bulky and fragile goods in a multi-story constellation, the system consists of the modules basic-pallet, vertical-pillars, longitudinal-reinforce-elements and transversal-reinforce-elements. The basic-pallet provides the surface for placing the cargo and for lashing via integrated tie-down points. Further junction points at the edges of the basic-pallet are for the connection with the vertical-pillars and through these with the reinforce elements, necessary to provide the assembly's stability, enabling stack ability with additional basic-pallets on top.
Claims20
A modular pallet transport system comprising:
- a basic-pallet arranged to accommodate a payload in a transport vehicle, wherein the basic-pallet comprises an open face, and wherein the basic-pallet comprises:
- a rigid frame comprising a pair of end tubes spaced apart and parallel to each other;
- a pair of surface members spaced apart from each other defining a gap therebetween and are positioned between and connected to the pair of end tubes;
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- a pair of forklift pocket tubes positioned under at least one of the pair of end tubes;
- a plurality of vertical-pillars upwardly extending from ends of the basic-pallet;
- a plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements connected to the pair of vertical-pillars, wherein each longitudinal-reinforce-element is positioned between a pair of the plurality of vertical-pillars, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements are suspended above the basic-pallet and without contacting the basic-pallet;
- a first plurality of junction-point coupling members connected to only a single surface of each of the plurality of vertical-pillars, wherein the first plurality of junction-point coupling members support the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements;
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- a plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements positioned on top of the plurality of vertical-pillars, wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are positioned transverse to the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements, and wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are positioned parallel to the pair of forklift pocket tubes and the pair of surface members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.