Adjustable fruit support

Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable fruit support, which is applied to the field of fruit packaging and comprises an upper fruit support and a lower fruit support, an upper fruit groove is arranged on the upper fruit support, a lower fruit groove is arranged on the lower fruit support, and the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove are correspondingly arranged. Adjusting mechanisms capable of fixing fruits of different sizes are arranged in the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove, by arranging the adjusting mechanisms, when the upper fruit support makes contact with the lower fruit support, the fruits in the lower fruit groove can extrude an elastic clamping plate in the upper fruit groove, the fruits are fixed in the lower fruit groove through the force for restoring deformation of the elastic clamping plate, and therefore the fruits can be fixed in the upper fruit groove. Due to the fact that the elastic clamping plates are deformable, fruits of different sizes can be clamped, then the elastic clamping plates can stretch out of the hollowed-out grooves, the surfaces of the elastic clamping plates are made of sponge materials, and the situation that the fruits are damaged by the elastic clamping plates can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of fruit packaging, and particularly relates to an adjustable fruit tray. Background Art

[0002] With the accelerated pace of modern life and the improvement of people's requirements for food quality, fruit, as an important part of healthy diet, its preservation, transportation and display methods are particularly important. In the fruit supply chain, pallets are important tools for carrying and protecting fruits. Their design and function directly affect the preservation effect, transportation efficiency and market display quality of fruits.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent with the current announcement number: CN208947961 U discloses a fruit tray, which is provided with an upper fruit tray and a lower fruit tray, and both the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray are provided with fruit grooves, and the fruit groove on the upper fruit tray and the fruit groove on the lower fruit tray are symmetrical in an upper and lower manner; a cavity for accommodating fruits is formed between the two upper and lower symmetrical fruit grooves, and a detachable connection between the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray is completed through an interference fit between a first limiting column and a first channel and between a second limiting column and a second channel, thereby preventing fruits from being bumped, cracked, deformed or crushed during transportation, and the fruits can be reused.

[0004] Although this patent can support the fruit and prevent the fruit from being bumped, cracked, deformed or crushed during transportation, the size of the fruit groove is fixed. When fruits of different sizes are placed in the same size fruit groove, fruits with smaller diameters are prone to shaking in the fruit groove and easily causing damage to the fruit. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an adjustable fruit tray, which solves the problem that the existing fruit tray has a fixed fruit groove size, and when fruits of different sizes are placed in the same size fruit groove, the fruit with a smaller diameter is easy to shake in the fruit groove and easily cause damage to the fruit.

[0006] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: an adjustable fruit tray, comprising an upper fruit tray and a lower fruit tray, wherein the upper fruit tray is provided with an upper fruit groove, and the lower fruit tray is provided with a lower fruit groove, wherein the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove are provided correspondingly, and wherein the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove are provided with an adjustment mechanism capable of fixing fruits of different sizes;

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a hollow groove and an elastic clamping plate, the hollow groove is arranged on the lower fruit groove, the number of the hollow grooves is four and they are arranged in a circle, the elastic clamping plate is arranged inside the upper fruit groove, the elastic clamping plate is arranged in an arc shape, the number of the elastic clamping plates is four and they are arranged in a circle, the elastic clamping plate and the hollow groove are arranged in correspondence, and the surface of the elastic clamping plate is made of sponge material.

[0008] The above technical scheme is adopted, by setting an upper fruit support, a lower fruit support, an upper fruit groove, a lower fruit groove and an adjusting mechanism. When in use, the upper fruit support and the lower fruit support are first combined, and then the space formed by the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove can support the fruit, and then the adjusting mechanism can be deformed to adapt to the size of the fruit, and then fruits of different sizes can be fixed in the upper fruit groove and the lower fruit groove to avoid shaking of the fruit during transportation and damage to the fruit, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes a hollow groove and an elastic clamping plate, when the upper fruit support and the lower fruit support are in contact, the fruit in the lower fruit groove can squeeze the elastic clamping plate in the upper fruit groove, and the fruit is fixed in the lower fruit groove by the force of the elastic clamping plate to restore the deformation, because the elastic clamping plate is deformable, it can clamp fruits of different sizes, and then the elastic clamping plate can extend from the hollow groove, wherein the surface of the elastic clamping plate is sponge material, which can avoid damage to the fruit by the elastic clamping plate.

[0009] Furthermore: a card slot is arranged on the lower fruit tray, and a card block is arranged on the upper fruit tray. The card slot and the card block are arranged correspondingly, and the cross sections of the card slot and the card block are both arranged in a trapezoidal shape.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the card slot and the card block, when the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray are in contact, and then the upper fruit tray is continued to be pressed downward, the card block can enter the card slot. Since the cross-sections of the card block and the card slot are both trapezoidal, the natural separation of the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray can be avoided.

[0011] Further: the lower fruit tray is provided with guide grooves, the number of the guide grooves is several and they are symmetrically arranged, the upper fruit tray is provided with guide columns, and the guide columns and guide grooves are arranged in coordination.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting the guide groove and the guide column, when the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray are brought into contact, the guide column and the guide groove are first aligned, so that the card block and the card slot can be aligned, making it convenient for the card block to enter the card slot.

[0013] Further: the upper fruit tray is provided with an opening groove, and the number of the opening grooves is two and they are symmetrically arranged.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the opening groove, when the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray need to be separated, the opening groove can provide a fulcrum for the user, making it convenient for the user to separate the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray.

[0015] Further: Vent holes are provided on the upper fruit trough, and the number of the vent holes is several and they are evenly arranged.

[0016] With the above technical solution, by providing the vent holes, during use, the vent holes can facilitate the air circulation in the upper fruit trough and the lower fruit trough, and avoid fruit rot.

[0017] Further: A sponge pad for protecting fruits is arranged inside the lower fruit trough.

[0018] With the above technical solution, by providing the sponge pad, during use, the sponge pad can protect the fruits entering the lower fruit trough.

[0019] Further: The lower surface of the upper fruit tray and the upper surface of the lower fruit tray are both of plane structures.

[0020] With the above technical solution, by setting the shapes of the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray, and the lower surface of the upper fruit tray and the upper surface of the lower fruit tray are both of plane structures, the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray can be closely attached together.

[0021] Further: A smooth part is arranged at the lower end of the elastic clamping plate.

[0022] With the above technical solution, by providing the smooth part, during use, the smooth part can prevent the tip of the elastic clamping plate from damaging the fruit when the elastic clamping plate moves downward.

[0023] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] By providing the adjusting mechanism, when the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray come into contact, the fruits in the lower fruit trough can squeeze the elastic clamping plate in the upper fruit trough, and the fruits are fixed in the lower fruit trough by the force of the elastic clamping plate recovering from deformation. Since the elastic clamping plate is deformable, it can clamp fruits of different sizes. Then the elastic clamping plate can extend out from the hollow groove. The surface of the elastic clamping plate is made of sponge material, which can prevent the elastic clamping plate from damaging the fruits.

[0025] By providing the clamping groove and the clamping block, when the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray come into contact and then the upper fruit tray is further pressed downward, the clamping block can enter the clamping groove. Since the cross sections of the clamping block and the clamping groove are both trapezoidal, the natural separation of the upper fruit tray and the lower fruit tray can be avoided.

[0026] Based on the above improvement points, the overall technical effect achieved by this device is that it can clamp and fix fruits of different sizes, avoid the fruits shaking in the fruit trough due to different fruit sizes, and avoid the damage to the fruits caused by the shaking of the fruits. Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structures of the upper fruit tray, lower fruit tray and lower fruit trough of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting mechanism of the present utility model.

[0030] In the figure, 1 is the upper fruit tray; 2 is the lower fruit tray; 3 is the upper fruit trough; 4 is the lower fruit trough; 5 is the adjusting mechanism; 6 is the card slot; 7 is the card block; 8 is the guiding groove; 9 is the guiding post; 10 is the opening groove; 11 is the ventilation hole; 12 is the sponge pad; 13 is the smooth part; 501 is the hollow groove; 502 is the elastic clamping plate. Specific embodiments

[0031] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Embodiment:

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , the present utility model provides a technical solution: an adjustable fruit tray, which includes an upper fruit tray 1 and a lower fruit tray 2. An upper fruit trough 3 is arranged on the upper fruit tray 1, a lower fruit trough 4 is arranged on the lower fruit tray 2, the upper fruit trough 3 and the lower fruit trough 4 are arranged correspondingly, and an adjusting mechanism 5 capable of fixing fruits of different sizes is arranged in the upper fruit trough 3 and the lower fruit trough 4;

[0034] The adjusting mechanism 5 includes a hollow groove 501 and an elastic clamping plate 502. The hollow groove 501 is arranged on the lower fruit trough 4. The number of the hollow grooves 501 is four and they are arranged circumferentially. The elastic clamping plate 502 is arranged inside the upper fruit trough 3. The elastic clamping plate 502 is arc-shaped. The number of the elastic clamping plates 502 is four and they are arranged circumferentially. The elastic clamping plate 502 and the hollow groove 501 are arranged in corresponding cooperation, and the surface of the elastic clamping plate 502 is made of sponge material.

[0035] By providing an upper fruit support 1, a lower fruit support 2, an upper fruit groove 3, a lower fruit groove 4 and an adjusting mechanism 5, when in use, the upper fruit support 1 and the lower fruit support 2 are first combined, and then the space formed by the upper fruit groove 3 and the lower fruit groove 4 can support the fruit, and then the adjusting mechanism 5 can be deformed to adapt to the size of the fruit, and then the fruits of different sizes can be fixed in the upper fruit groove 3 and the lower fruit groove 4, so as to avoid the shaking of the fruit during transportation and damage to the fruit, wherein the adjusting mechanism 5 includes a hollow groove 501 and an elastic clamping plate 502, when the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are in contact, the fruit in the lower fruit groove 4 can squeeze the elastic clamping plate 502 in the upper fruit groove 3, and the fruit is fixed in the lower fruit groove 4 by the force of the elastic clamping plate 502 to restore the deformation. Since the elastic clamping plate 502 is deformable, it can clamp fruits of different sizes, and then the elastic clamping plate 502 can extend from the hollow groove 501, wherein the surface of the elastic clamping plate 502 is made of sponge material, which can prevent the elastic clamping plate 502 from damaging the fruit.

[0036] refer to Figure 3 A card slot 6 is provided on the lower fruit tray 2, and a card block 7 is provided on the upper fruit tray 1. The card slot 6 and the card block 7 are correspondingly arranged, and the cross sections of the card slot 6 and the card block 7 are both trapezoidal. By setting the card slot 6 and the card block 7, when the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are in contact, and then the upper fruit tray 1 continues to be pressed downward, the card block 7 can enter the card slot 6. Since the cross sections of the card block 7 and the card slot 6 are both trapezoidal, the natural separation of the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 can be avoided.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 The lower fruit tray 2 is provided with a guide groove 8, and the number of the guide grooves 8 is several and symmetrically arranged. The upper fruit tray 1 is provided with a guide column 9, and the guide column 9 and the guide groove 8 are matched. By setting the guide groove 8 and the guide column 9, when the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are brought into contact, the guide column 9 and the guide groove 8 are first aligned, so that the card block 7 and the card slot 6 can be aligned, making it convenient for the card block 7 to enter the card slot 6.

[0038] refer to Figure 1 The upper fruit tray 1 is provided with an opening groove 10, and the number of the opening grooves 10 is two and they are symmetrically arranged. By setting the opening grooves 10, when it is necessary to separate the upper fruit tray 1 from the lower fruit tray 2, the opening grooves 10 can provide a fulcrum for the user, making it convenient for the user to separate the upper fruit tray 1 from the lower fruit tray 2.

[0039] refer to Figure 1 The upper fruit groove 3 is provided with ventilation holes 11, and the number of ventilation holes 11 is several and evenly arranged. By setting the ventilation holes 11, when in use, the ventilation holes 11 can facilitate air circulation in the upper fruit groove 3 and the lower fruit groove 4 to prevent the fruit from rotting.

[0040] refer to Figure 3A sponge pad 12 for protecting fruits is arranged inside the lower fruit groove 4. By arranging the sponge pad 12, when in use, the sponge pad 12 can protect the fruits entering the lower fruit groove 4.

[0041] refer to Figure 3 The lower surface of the upper fruit tray 1 and the upper surface of the lower fruit tray 2 are both planar structures. By setting the shapes of the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2, the lower surface of the upper fruit tray 1 and the upper surface of the lower fruit tray 2 are both planar structures, which can make the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 fit closely together.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 A rounded portion 13 is provided at the lower end of the elastic clamping plate 502. By providing the rounded portion 13, when in use, the rounded portion 13 can prevent the tip of the elastic clamping plate 502 from damaging the fruit during the downward movement of the elastic clamping plate 502.

[0043] Brief description of the usage process:

[0044] When in use, first combine the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2, and then the space formed by the upper fruit groove 3 and the lower fruit groove 4 can support the fruit. When the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are in contact, the upper fruit tray 1 is then pressed downwardly continuously, and the card block 7 can enter the card groove 6. Since the cross sections of the card block 7 and the card groove 6 are both trapezoidal, the natural separation of the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 can be avoided. When the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are in contact, the guide column 9 and the guide groove 8 are aligned, so that the card block 7 and the card groove 6 can be aligned, which facilitates the card block 7 to enter the card groove 6.

[0045] Then, when the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 are in contact, the fruit in the lower fruit groove 4 can squeeze the elastic clamping plate 502 in the upper fruit groove 3, and the fruit is fixed in the lower fruit groove 4 by the force of the elastic clamping plate 502 restoring the deformation. Since the elastic clamping plate 502 is deformable, it can clamp fruits of different sizes. Then, the elastic clamping plate 502 can extend from the hollow groove 501, wherein the surface of the elastic clamping plate 502 is made of sponge material, which can prevent the elastic clamping plate 502 from damaging the fruit.

[0046] Finally, when the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2 need to be separated, opening the groove 10 can provide a fulcrum for the user, making it convenient for the user to separate the upper fruit tray 1 and the lower fruit tray 2. The air holes 11 can facilitate air circulation in the upper fruit groove 3 and the lower fruit groove 4 to prevent the fruit from rotting.

[0047] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable fruit tray, comprising an upper fruit tray (1) and a lower fruit tray (2), characterized in that: An upper fruit tray (1) is provided with an upper fruit groove (3), a lower fruit tray (2) is provided with a lower fruit groove (4), the upper fruit groove (3) and the lower fruit groove (4) are arranged corresponding to each other, and an adjusting mechanism (5) capable of fixing fruits of different sizes is arranged in the upper fruit groove (3) and the lower fruit groove (4); The adjusting mechanism (5) includes a hollow groove (501) and an elastic clamping plate (502). The hollow groove (501) is arranged on the lower fruit groove (4). The number of the hollow grooves (501) is four and they are arranged circumferentially. The elastic clamping plate (502) is arranged inside the upper fruit groove (3). The elastic clamping plate (502) is arc-shaped. The number of the elastic clamping plates (502) is four and they are arranged circumferentially. The elastic clamping plate (502) and the hollow groove (501) are arranged corresponding to and cooperating with each other. The surface of the elastic clamping plate (502) is made of sponge material.

2. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, wherein: The lower fruit tray (2) is provided with a clamping groove (6), the upper fruit tray (1) is provided with a clamping block (7), the clamping groove (6) and the clamping block (7) are arranged corresponding to each other, and the cross sections of the clamping groove (6) and the clamping block (7) are both trapezoidal.

3. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower fruit tray (2) is provided with guide grooves (8). The number of the guide grooves (8) is several and they are symmetrically arranged. The upper fruit tray (1) is provided with guide posts (9), and the guide posts (9) and the guide grooves (8) are arranged in cooperation with each other.

4. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, wherein: The upper fruit tray (1) is provided with opening grooves (10). The number of the opening grooves (10) is two and they are symmetrically arranged.

5. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, wherein: The upper fruit groove (3) is provided with ventilation holes (11). The number of the ventilation holes (11) is several and they are evenly arranged.

6. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, wherein: A sponge pad (12) for protecting fruits is arranged inside the lower fruit groove (4).

7. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, wherein: The lower surface of the upper fruit tray (1) and the upper surface of the lower fruit tray (2) are both flat structures.

8. The adjustable fruit holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the elastic clamping plate (502) is provided with a smooth part (13).

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