Collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly

Abstract

A collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly. The assembly includes a base and at least one side post that is removably secured to and extends away from the base. A top portion is removably secured to the side post so that the side post may be removed after use and stored within the top portion for storage. The base tapers downwardly in the opposite direction of the side post towards a central opening in order to accommodate a bulk storage bag.

1 . A collapsible bulk storage pallet assembly comprising:
 a base,   at least one side post removably secured to and extending away from the base;   a top portion removably secured to the side post; and   said base tapering downwardly from the edge of the base toward a central opening.   
   
   
       2 . The assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a slide gate removably connected to the base. 
   
   
       3 . The assembly of  claim 2  wherein the slide gate slidably covers the central opening. 
   
   
       4 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the top portion has a plurality of braces that hold straps from the bulk storage bag. 
   
   
       5 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the top portion has a compartment that receives the side post when the side post is removed from the top portion and base. 
   
   
       6 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the side post has a tapered first end that is received by the base to secure the side post to the base. 
   
   
       7 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the central opening receives a spout of the bulk storage bag and the tapered base facilitates commodity flow.