TWI576288B - Modular pallet device - Google Patents

Description

Combined pallet device

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a pallet apparatus, and more particularly to a modular pallet apparatus that can be stacked and conveniently transported by a stacker.

The general pallets can be divided into wooden pallets and plastic pallets according to the materials used, and the new patent No. M428176 discloses a plastic pallet comprising two upper and lower compartments and a plurality of clips. a foot seat disposed between the seats. Although the aforementioned new patents are quite convenient in disassembly and assembly, and can reduce the volume during transportation and storage, the new patented storage base is integrally formed of a plastic material, and the integrally formed storage seat needs to use a large table. The injection molding machine can be manufactured, which not only has high equipment cost, but also cannot be further folded after molding. Therefore, the pallet disclosed by the above novel patent has many advantages, but the cost is relatively high in manufacturing, and the volume is reduced. The improvement effect is also limited.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a modular pallet apparatus that overcomes at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art.

The combined pallet apparatus of the present invention comprises a storage unit and a frame unit, the storage unit comprising a plurality of storage panels, each of the storage panels having a base portion and a first side integrally connected with the base portion a post, a second side post, and an intermediate post, the first side post of each of the storage plates being adjacent to the other of the adjacent storage plates when the storage unit is in a latched position The second side of the card post is engaged, and the intermediate post of each of the storage plates is engaged with the other intermediate studs of the two adjacent storage plates. The frame unit includes a plurality of side frames respectively sleeved on the first side of the phase card and the side frame of the second side, and a frame in the middle of the middle of the middle column .

The beneficial effect of the invention is that the storage unit is formed by the parallel connection of the storage plates, and the combination of the side frame and the intermediate frame can be combined with a small structure, and a small injection machine can be used. Manufacturing the required parts to save manufacturing costs, reduce the size of parts, and facilitate collection and shipping.

Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 3, a first embodiment of the pallet apparatus of the present invention can be disassembled and assembled, and is conveniently moved using a stacker. The pallet device comprises a storage unit 1 for placing objects, a base unit 2 located below the storage unit 1, and a frame unit 3 connecting the base unit 2 and the storage unit 1. The storage unit 1 has a rectangular structure and includes a plurality of storage panels 10 integrally formed from a plastic material. The storage panels 10 are also rectangular. In this embodiment, the area of each storage panel 10 is approximately the storage. One quarter of the area of unit 1.

Each of the trays 10 has a substrate portion 11 having a horizontal base wall 110, a first side wall 111, a second side wall 112 perpendicular to the first side wall 111, and a a first abutting wall 113 parallel to the first side wall 111 and a second abutting wall 114 spaced apart from the second side wall 112, the first side wall 111, the second side wall 112, the first The abutting wall 113 and the second abutting wall 114 extend vertically downward from the base wall 110. The first abutting wall 113 has a concave slot 115 recessed toward the first side wall 111. And the second abutment wall 114 has a protruding block 116. The tabs 116 of each of the trays 10 are engaged in the recessed slots 115 of the other of the adjacent trays 10. The shape of the protruding block 116 and the concave groove 115 is not particularly limited as long as the effect of the engagement can be achieved. In the present embodiment, the protruding block 116 is trapezium. Further, the substrate portion 11 of each of the trays 10 may be provided with projecting ribs and perforations which are criss-crossed and protruded downward.

Each of the storage trays 10 further has a corner stud 12 integrally connected to the base portion 11 and located at a corner, an intermediate post 13, a first side post 14, and a second side post 15. The corner stud 12 has a first protruding frame 121 connected to the first side wall 111 and the second side wall 112, and a first channel 122 defined by the first protruding frame 121. a bottom plate 123 located in the first passage 122, and a plurality of first ribs 124 crisscrossed and connected between the first protrusions 121, the first protrusion 121 having a first side wall 111 and the first side wall 111 The first connecting portion 125 connected to the second side wall 112 and having a height is equal to, and a first protruding portion 126 protruding from the lower portion of the substrate portion 11.

The intermediate post 13 is adjacent to the geometric center of the storage unit 1 and is located at a diagonal position of the corner stud 12, and has a second protruding frame 131 and a second defined by the second protruding frame 131. The channel 132 has a plurality of second ribs 133 located in the second channel 132 and connected to the second protrusion 131. The second protruding frame 131 has a second connecting portion 134 integrally connected to the first abutting wall 113 and the second abutting wall 114 and having a height corresponding to each other, and a second protruding portion protruding below the substrate portion 11 135, an intermediate card slot 136 extending through the second connecting segment 134 and the second protruding segment 135, and an intermediate card 137 connecting the second connecting segment 134 and the second protruding segment 135, the intermediate card The shape of the block 137 is also not particularly limited. This embodiment discloses a trapezoidal structure in which the intermediate block 137 of each of the trays 10 is engaged with the intermediate card slot 136 of the other of the adjacent storage plates 10.

The first side post 14 has a third protruding frame 141, a third passage 142 defined by the third protruding frame 141, and a plurality of the third protruding blocks 141 and the third protruding frame 141. Connected third rib 143. The third protruding frame 141 has a third connecting portion 144 integrally connected to the first abutting wall 113 and the second side wall 112 and having a height corresponding to each other, and a third protruding portion 145 protruding below the substrate portion 11 . And a side slot 146 extending through the third connecting section 144 and the third protruding section 145.

The second side post 15 has a fourth protruding frame 151, a fourth passage 152 defined by the fourth protruding frame 151, a bottom plate 153 horizontally connected in the fourth passage 152, and a plurality of A fourth rib 154 in the fourth passage 152 and connected to the fourth protrusion 151. The fourth protruding frame 151 has a fourth connecting portion 155 integrally connected to the second abutting wall 114 and the first side wall 111 and having a height corresponding to each other, and a fourth protruding portion 156 protruding from the lower portion of the substrate portion 11 And a side block 157 connecting the fourth connecting segment 155 and the fourth protruding segment 156. The side block 157 of each of the storage trays 10 can be engaged in the side card slot 146 of the adjacent other storage board 10.

Referring to Figures 2, 4 and 5, the base unit 2 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of bases 20, each of which has a bottom frame 21, and a corner projection 22 and an intermediate projection integrally connected with the bottom frame 21. 23, a first side protrusion 24 and a second side protrusion 25, the bottom frame 21 has a surrounding ring wall 212 defining a through hole 211, a bottom protrusion 213 integrally protruding from the surrounding ring wall 212, and A bottom recess 214 recessed inwardly around the annular wall 212, the bottom projection 213 of each base 20 being engageable in the bottom recess 214 of the other base 20 adjacent thereto.

The position and the cross-sectional shape of the corner protrusion 22, the intermediate protrusion 23, the first side protrusion 24 and the second side protrusion 25 are the same as the first insertion section 126 of each of the storage boards 10. The second protruding portion 135, the third protruding portion 145 and the fourth protruding portion 156 are matched, that is, the corner protruding portion 22 has a rectangular column shape, and the intermediate protruding portion 23 is adjacent to the geometric center of the base unit 2 And having a card slot 231, and a fitting protrusion 232, the insertion protrusion 232 of each base 20 can be embedded in the card slot 231 of the other base 20 adjacent to the base. The first side protrusion 24 has a side bottom groove 241, and the second side protrusion 25 has a side bottom block 251, and the side bottom block 251 can also be embedded in the side bottom of the other base 20 adjacent thereto. Inside the slot 241.

The frame unit 3 includes a plurality of corner frames 30 respectively located at four corners of the pallet device, and a plurality of side frames 30' respectively located between two of the corner frames 30, and a The intermediate frame 30" located on the geometric center of the pallet device, the corner frame 30, the side frame 30' and the intermediate frame 30" have the same structure, and only one of the corners is connected to the frame 30 Description. That is, the corner frame 30 has a frame surrounding wall 31 and an assembly passage 32 defined by the frame surrounding wall 31.

In the embodiment, when the pallet device is combined, the bases 20 are connected to each other. When the base unit 2 is in a grouping position, the inserting blocks 232 of the intermediate protrusions 23 of each base 20 are respectively stuck. The bottom protrusions 213 of each of the bases 20 are respectively embedded in the bottom recesses 214 of the other base 20 adjacent to each other, and each base 20 is embedded in the inserting slot 231 of the other base 20 adjacent to each other. The side bottom block 251 of the second side protrusion 25 is also embedded in the side bottom groove 241 of the other base 20 adjacent thereto. By the clamping between the bases 20, a plurality of intervals can be formed. a columnar structure, and the corner frames 30 are respectively closely fitted to the four corners of the columnar structure, and the side frames 30' are respectively tightly fitted to the first side of the phase The outer periphery of the table 24 and the second side ledge 25, and the frame of the intermediate frame 30" is tightly fitted around the outer periphery of the intermediate bosses 23 of the base 20.

Referring to Figures 2, 3 and 4, in the same way, the storage panels 10 of the present invention are also phase-locked to form the storage unit 1. That is, when the storage unit 1 is in a latching position, the intermediate block 137 of each of the storage panels 10 is inserted into the intermediate card slot 136 of the adjacent other storage panel 10, and each storage panel 10 The tabs 116 are also embedded in the recessed slots 115 of the adjacent one of the other storage panels 10, and the side latches 157 of each of the storage panels 10 are embedded in the adjacent storage trays 10 Inside the side card slot 146. After the card is inserted, a plurality of columnar structures protruding downward are assembled on the storage unit 1, wherein the first protruding segments 126 of each of the storage plates 10 are closely fitted to the corresponding corners. In the assembly passage 32 of the frame 30, the second insertion portion 135 of each of the storage panels 10 is also inserted into the intermediate frame 30", and the third insertion portion 145 and the fourth of each of the storage panels 10 The protruding segments 156 are respectively inserted into the corresponding side frames 30', and the assembly of the pallet device of the embodiment is completed, and the fork of the stacker can be used by the storage unit 1 and the base unit 2 The gap between the spaces penetrates and supports the pallet device.

However, in the design, the present invention can achieve the desired effect by combining the shelf units 10 with the frame unit 3, that is, the present invention is not necessary to have the base unit 2.

Referring to Figures 6, 7, and 8, a second embodiment of the pallet apparatus of the present invention is similar to the first embodiment, except that the pallet apparatus further includes a storage unit 1 and the base unit. 2 in combination with a stable latching mechanism 4, the latching mechanism 4 includes a plurality of latching units 40, each of which has a card disposed on one of the base unit 2 and the storage unit 1 a hooking groove 41, and a hooking block 42 disposed on the base unit 2 and the other of the storage unit 1 and engaging in the hooking groove 41. In the embodiment, the hooking grooves 41 are provided. On each of the corner bosses 22 and each of the second side protrusions 25 of the base unit 2, the hook blocks 42 are respectively disposed at the corner studs 12 and the second side card of the storage unit 1 The columns 15 are respectively clamped on the corresponding hook grooves 41. By adding the latch mechanism 4 to the base unit 2 and the storage unit 1, the stability of the pallet device after installation can be improved.

As apparent from the above description, the storage trays 10 and the bases 20 of the present invention can be manufactured by a small injection molding machine at the time of manufacture, and after the production, the fittings are used, and the corner frames 30 are used. The tight-fitting connection of the side frame 30' and the intermediate frame 30" can form a complete and stable combination, and the card mechanism 4 can be added if necessary. Due to the present invention, the storage board 10 and the like The base 20 can be manufactured by using a small injection device, so that in addition to saving manufacturing costs, the volume of the storage trays 10 and the bases 20 at the time of folding can be further reduced to facilitate collection and transportation.

However, the above is only the embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, and all the simple equivalent changes and modifications according to the scope of the patent application and the patent specification of the present invention are still Within the scope of the invention patent.

1‧‧‧Store unit
10‧‧‧Shelf
11‧‧‧Parts Department
110‧‧‧ base wall
111‧‧‧First side wall
112‧‧‧Second side wall
113‧‧‧First access wall
114‧‧‧Second access wall
115‧‧‧ concave card slot
116‧‧‧ 突卡块
12‧‧‧ corner studs
121‧‧‧First frame
122‧‧‧First Passage
123‧‧‧floor
124‧‧‧First ribs
125‧‧‧First connection segment
126‧‧‧First burst
13‧‧‧Intermediate column
131‧‧‧second frame
132‧‧‧second channel
133‧‧‧second ribs
134‧‧‧Second connection
135‧‧‧second protruding insert
136‧‧‧Intermediate card slot
137‧‧‧Intermediate block
14‧‧‧ first side column
141‧‧‧3rd frame
142‧‧‧ third channel
143‧‧‧ Third rib
144‧‧‧ third connecting section
145‧‧‧ Third protruding insert
146‧‧‧ side card slot
15‧‧‧Second side column
151‧‧‧ fourth frame
152‧‧‧ fourth channel
153‧‧‧floor
154‧‧‧Four ribs
155‧‧‧fourth connection
156‧‧‧fourth insert
157‧‧‧ side block
2‧‧‧Base unit
20‧‧‧Base
21‧‧‧ bottom frame
211‧‧‧through hole
212‧‧‧ Around the wall
213‧‧‧ bottom bump
214‧‧‧ bottom groove
22‧‧‧ Corner Burst
23‧‧‧Intermediate platform
231‧‧‧ embedded card slot
232‧‧‧Inlay
24‧‧‧First side platform
241‧‧‧ side bottom trough
25‧‧‧Second side platform
251‧‧‧ side bottom block
3‧‧‧ framing unit
30‧‧‧ corner box
30'‧‧‧ Side frame
30"‧‧‧Intermediate frame
31‧‧‧ frame wall
32‧‧‧Assemble channel
4‧‧‧Carton institutions
40‧‧‧ cassette unit
41‧‧‧ card hook slot
42‧‧‧ card hook block

Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the embodiments of the present invention, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the pallet apparatus of the present invention; An exploded view of the first embodiment of the stacking device, a corner frame, a middle frame, two side frames, and a base; FIG. 3 is a combination of the first embodiment. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Figure 3; Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first embodiment, illustrating a base unit of the pallet assembly; Figure 6 is a stacking device of the present invention A side view of a second embodiment; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second embodiment, the base unit of the pallet device is separately illustrated; and FIG. 8 is an incomplete perspective view of the second embodiment. Describe the shelf.

1‧‧‧Store unit

10‧‧‧Shelf

11‧‧‧Parts Department

12‧‧‧ corner studs

13‧‧‧Intermediate column

14‧‧‧ first side column

15‧‧‧Second side column

2‧‧‧Base unit

20‧‧‧Base

3‧‧‧ framing unit

30‧‧‧ corner box

30’‧‧‧ Side frame

Claims (10)

A combined pallet apparatus comprising: a storage unit comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel having a base portion, and a first side post and a second side post integrally connected to the base portion And an intermediate post, when the storage unit is in a latching position, the first side post of each of the storage plates is engaged with the second side of the adjacent one of the storage plates, and The intermediate post of each of the storage trays is engaged with the other two intermediate pillars of the storage panel adjacent to the storage panel; and a frame unit comprising a plurality of respectively framed sleeves embedded in the first The side post and the side frame outside the second side post, and a frame in the middle of the middle of the middle post. The combined pallet device of claim 1, wherein each of the storage panels further has a corner stud, the corner stud is located at a diagonal position of the intermediate post, and the framing unit further includes a plurality of The frames are respectively framed at the corners outside the corner studs of each of the storage panels. The combined pallet device of claim 2, further comprising a base unit, the base unit comprising a plurality of bases, each base having a bottom frame, and a corner ledge integrally connected with the bottom frame, An intermediate protrusion, a first side protrusion, and a second side protrusion, the corner protrusions of each base are set in the corresponding corner frame, and the first side protrusion of each base is The second side protrusion of the other base adjacent to the base is engaged and fitted in the corresponding side frame, and the intermediate protrusion of each base is adjacent to the other two of the bases The middle projection is embedded and nested in the middle frame. The combined pallet apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first side post of each storage panel has a side card slot, and the second side post of each storage panel has a side card And when the storage unit is in the latching position, the side blocks of each of the storage boards are respectively engaged in the side card slots of the adjacent one of the other storage boards. The combined pallet apparatus of claim 4, wherein the intermediate post of each of the storage trays has an intermediate card slot spaced from the side card slot, and an intermediate portion spaced from the side card block The card block, when the storage unit is in the carding position, the intermediate card of each of the storage plates is respectively clamped in the intermediate card slot of the corresponding other storage board. The combined pallet apparatus of claim 5, wherein the substrate portion of each of the trays has a first abutment wall and a second abutment wall perpendicular to the first abutment wall, The first abutment wall has a concave card slot, and the second abutment wall has a protruding block, and the intermediate post is interposed between the first abutting wall and the second abutting wall, and the concave card slot Between the side card slot and the intermediate card slot, and the protruding card block is between the side card block and the intermediate card block, when the storage unit is located at the carding position, each of the storage boards The protruding blocks are respectively clamped in the concave card slots of the corresponding other storage plates. The combined pallet apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the first side protrusion of each base has a side bottom groove, and the second side protrusion of each base Each has a side bottom block, and when the base unit is in a combined position, the side bottom block of each base is embedded in the side bottom groove of the corresponding other base. The combined pallet apparatus of claim 7, wherein the intermediate projection of each base has a card slot on the same side as the side bottom slot, and a side of the same side block as the side bottom block Inserting the protrusions, when the base unit is in the assembled position, the inserting protrusion of each base is embedded in the inserting slot of the corresponding other base. The combined pallet apparatus of claim 8, wherein the bottom frame of each of the bases has a bottom groove between the card slot and the side bottom groove, and a nested portion And a bottom protrusion between the block and the side bottom block. When the base unit is in the assembled position, the bottom protrusion of each base is embedded in the bottom groove of the corresponding other base. The combination pallet apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a latching mechanism for combining the storage unit and the base unit, the latching mechanism comprising a plurality of latching units, each of the latching units having one a hook groove disposed on one of the storage unit and the base unit, and a hook block disposed on the other of the storage unit and the base unit and engageable in the hook groove.