Figure 8
Three views of the large storage pallet (L S P) and its developed ramp, arranged as left, right, and bottom: The left diagram shows the L S P and ramp from an elevated front-corner perspective. The flat, square deck rests on a low frame, and two parallel ramp plates extend downward at a moderate incline. Corner brackets on the deck are visible, and the underside of the frame's crossbeams can be seen. The right diagram depicts the same assembly from an elevated rear-corner angle. The ramp plates project outward from beneath the deck at a steeper angle, with their leading edges contacting the ground. The frame's support rails and the ramp's hinge mechanism are partially exposed. The bottom diagram (centered below the top two) shows a side profile of the L S P and ramp. The deck is supported by a lattice-style chassis of horizontal and vertical beams. The ramp is folded partially under the deck, forming a shallow V when viewed in section. The hinge pivot and the frame's lower beams are clearly displayed.3D model of the LSP and the developed ramp in front of it. Source: Authors' own work