| abstract |
A composite pallet (210) comprises: a base layer including a first base board (215), a second base board (215), and a cross-member (233) extending between the first base board and the second base board; wherein the cross-member (233) includes a first end region designed to be detachably coupled to the first base board, a second end region designed to be detachably coupled to the second base board, and at least one curved section positioned between the first end region and the second end region; wherein the cross-member (233) includes a polymer; an intermediate layer coupled to the base layer, the intermediate layer including a plurality of intermediate boards (216); and a top layer coupled to the intermediate layer, the top layer including a plurality of top boards (217, 218). |