US 12,221,248 B2 · Composite pallet with augmented compression support, and process for manufacturing same

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of a composite pallet with augmented compression support may comprise a pallet pulp body, a multiplicity of support foot sheathes, and a support bottom plate. The pallet pulp body may be comprised of pulp and may have an upper faceplate and a plurality of support feet disposed oppositely of the upper faceplate. A foot cavity may be defined within each support foot. Each of the support foot sheaths may envelope at least a portion of a corresponding support foot. The support bottom plate may be affixed to two or more of the support foot sheaths. A plurality of arcuate stiffener grooves may be disposed in the upper faceplate. One or more of the foot cavities may have a compression column disposed therein. Each compression column may comprise one or more column layers, a compression column block, or a combination thereof. The column layers may be nested.

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Dependent claims

A composite pallet with augmented compression support, the pallet comprising:

a pallet pulp body being comprised of pulp and having an upper faceplate and a plurality of support feet disposed oppositely of the upper faceplate, a foot cavity being defined within each support foot;
a multiplicity of support foot sheaths, each support foot sheath enveloping at least a portion of a corresponding one of said support feet;
and
a support bottom plate affixed to two or more of the support foot sheaths;
wherein the support bottom plate
(a) has a bottom plate aperture, and
(b) is only affixed to support foot sheaths disposed peripherally about the pallet pulp body.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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