Pallet for erected and collapsible container/pallet system

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Three embodiments of a plastic pallet and accompanying top frames are described. The parts of the pallets and top frames are formed from extruded stock, and many of such parts are made from the same or similar stock. In its basic aspects all embodiments of the pallet include top and bottom sections which are spaced from one another by spacer blocks which are formed from a common piece of plastic stock. Most desirably each of these spacer blocks is generally hollow with strengthening webbing but is oriented relative to the top and bottom decks so that the latter close those opposed ends at which the hollow interior and webbing otherwise would be exposed. The design is such that exposed ends …