PALLET WITH LEAD BOARD
First Claim
1. A pallet comprising:
- a first deck;
a second deck; and
a plurality of block members connecting the first and second decks together to form a pallet,wherein at least one of the first and second decks comprises a substantially rectangular frame having at least one lead board member and a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending cross board members, further wherein the lead board member is configured to serve as an energy attenuator.
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Abstract
A pallet having an upper deck and a lower deck secured by supporting block members. The upper deck may include a plurality of board members and may be provided with at least one lead board operable to serve as an energy attenuator. The lead board may comprise a composite material and may be formed using pultrusion techniques. The lead board may be separated or spaced from an adjacent board member by a gap or scallop type area and may be operable to flex inwardly or otherwise upon impact to absorb energy. The gap or scallop type area may be suitable to operate in combination with the lead board as a handle mechanism for grabbing or lifting the pallet. The lead board may also be used to attach shipping straps.
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20 Claims
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1. A pallet comprising:
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a first deck; a second deck; and a plurality of block members connecting the first and second decks together to form a pallet, wherein at least one of the first and second decks comprises a substantially rectangular frame having at least one lead board member and a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending cross board members, further wherein the lead board member is configured to serve as an energy attenuator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A pallet comprising:
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an upper deck comprising a plurality of cross board members and at least one energy attenuating lead board member disposed adjacent to one of the cross board members; a lower deck; and a plurality of block members connecting the upper and lower decks together to form a pallet, wherein at least a portion of the lead board member is separated from the adjacent cross board member and is configured to flex upon impact. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A pallet comprising:
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a first deck including a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending cross board members; an energy attenuating lead board member disposed adjacent to one of the cross board members; and a second deck connected to the first deck to form a form a pallet, wherein at least a portion of the lead board member is separated from the adjacent cross board member and is configured to flex upon impact. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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Specification