Tray

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tray which comprises a tray body and a plurality of containing grooves formed in the tray body. A first step is arranged in the containing groove and arranged along the side wall of the containing groove, a gap is formed between the top face of the first step and the edge of a top opening of the containing groove, and a first containing cavity used for containing a first product is formed by the side wall of the first step and the bottom wall of the containing groove. The top face of the first step and the side wall of the containing groove form a second containing cavity used for containing a second product or a third product. The first step is arranged in the containing groove in the tray body, the first containing cavity and the second containing cavity are formed in the containing groove, the first containing cavity is used for containing a first product, the second containing cavity is used for containing a second product or a third product, and therefore containing spaces for products of three shapes are integrated on one tray. Therefore, the problem that an existing tray can only be suitable for one specific product is solved, and material waste caused by production of trays of three shapes is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tray plates, and particularly relates to a tray. Background Art

[0002] In the technical field of electronic module manufacturing, a tray plate usually refers to a tray or container used for processing, storing, and transporting module products or other electrical components. The designs and materials of these trays can vary according to specific needs, but their main purpose is to ensure that module products are not damaged during manufacturing and transportation.

[0003] The current problem is that during the manufacturing process of module products, the feeding of the tray cannot be compatible with multiple different-shaped products. This means that when multiple different types of products need to be manufactured, multiple trays suitable for different products must be made, which leads to the following problems: increased costs, making multiple different trays requires additional manpower, time, and material inputs, which will increase the costs of the manufacturing process. Different products require different trays, and these trays may only be used for specific products, so it may lead to waste of materials and space occupation, which may increase warehousing costs and may make the production area appear messy. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the problems in the prior art, the utility model provides a tray.

[0005] The utility model discloses a tray, which includes a tray body and a plurality of storage grooves arranged on the tray body; a first step is arranged in the storage groove, the first step is arranged along the side wall of the storage groove, and there is a gap between the top surface of the first step and the edge of the top opening of the storage groove. The side wall of the first step and the bottom wall of the storage groove form a first storage cavity for placing a first product, and the top surface of the first step and the side wall of the storage groove form a second storage cavity for placing a second product or a third product.

[0006] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a first groove, the first groove is arranged on the first step, and the first groove has two openings respectively opened on the top surface of the first step and the side wall of the first step.

[0007] In some embodiments, the distance from the opening at the bottom of the first groove located on the side wall of the first step to the bottom of the first storage cavity is less than the thickness of the first product.

[0008] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a plurality of second grooves, the second grooves are recessed downward from the top surface of the tray body, and both ends of the second grooves communicate with two adjacent first storage cavities.

[0009] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a third groove, which is provided on the storage groove at the outermost side of the tray body, and the third groove has two openings respectively formed on the side wall of the storage groove and the top surface of the tray body, and the third groove is disposed opposite to the second groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the distance from the bottom of the second groove to the top surface of the first step is less than the thickness of the second product or the third product; the distance from the bottom of the opening of the third groove located on the side wall of the storage groove to the top surface of the first step is less than the thickness of the second product or the third product.

[0011] In some embodiments, a plurality of side grooves and a second step for ensuring a gap between the trays when at least two trays are stacked are provided on at least two side walls of the tray. The side grooves are formed by inward recesses of the side walls of the tray, and the second step is provided at the bottom of the side grooves.

[0012] In some embodiments, the positions or the number of the side grooves provided on at least two side walls of the tray are inconsistent.

[0013] In some embodiments, the tray has four outer corners, and at least one of the outer corners has a different shape from the remaining outer corners.

[0014] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a third step, which protrudes from the side wall of the tray, and the third step is provided at the bottom of at least one outer corner of the tray.

[0015] Advantageous effects of the present utility model: A tray disclosed by the present utility model forms a first storage cavity and a second storage cavity in the storage groove on the tray body by providing a first step in the storage groove. The first storage cavity is used for placing the first product, and the second storage cavity is used for placing the second product or the third product, so as to integrate the placement spaces for three-shaped products on one tray, thereby solving the problem that the conventional trays can only be applicable to a specific product, avoiding the material waste caused by manufacturing three-shaped trays, and saving the placement space of the trays. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required for the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is the overall structure diagram of the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 The overall structure diagram of the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 3 The top view of the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 The top view of the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model with a first product placed therein;

[0021] Figure 5 is Figure 4 The enlarged view of the partial A of the top view of the tray shown with a first product placed therein;

[0022] Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of the first product used in cooperation with the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 The structural schematic diagram of the second product used in cooperation with the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 The structural schematic diagram of the third product used in cooperation with the tray provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Reference numerals: 10, tray body; 20, storage groove; 21, first step; 22, first storage cavity; 220, limiting groove; 23, second storage cavity; 30, first groove; 40, second groove; 50, third groove; 60, side groove; 70, second step; 80, third step; a, first product; b, second product; c, third product. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations.

[0028] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation", "connection", "linkage", "fixation", "setting" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. When one component is referred to as being "on" or "under" another component, this component can be "directly" or "indirectly" located above the other component, or there may also be one or more intermediate components. The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", "third", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] It should also be understood that the terms used in the description of the present utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present utility model. As used in the description of the present utility model and the appended claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms.

[0030] It should be further understood that the term "and / or" used in the description of the present utility model and the appended claims refers to any combination and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, and includes these combinations.

[0031] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the embodiments of the present utility model disclose a tray for storing the tested product modules during the automated production process of electronic devices. The product modules can be PCBA, and these PCBA have different shapes due to different product types.

[0032] Refer to Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8, the tray may include a tray body 10 and a plurality of storage grooves 20 provided on the tray body 10; a first step 21 is provided in the storage groove 20, the first step 21 is arranged along the side wall of the storage groove 20, and there is a gap between the top surface of the first step 21 and the top opening edge of the storage groove 20. The side wall of the first step 21 and the bottom wall of the storage groove 20 form a first storage cavity 22 for placing the first product a, and the top surface of the first step 21 and the side wall of the storage groove 20 form a second storage cavity 23 for placing the second product b or the third product c.

[0033] Refer to again Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in this embodiment, the tray may be in the shape of a shell, that is, the trays can be stacked on top of each other to save storage space. A plurality of storage grooves 20 for placing products (i.e., PCBA) are provided on the tray body 10 of the tray, and the storage grooves 20 can also play a role in limiting the products placed therein. A first step 21 is provided in the storage groove 20, and the first step 21 is arranged along the side wall of the storage groove 20. The first step 21 divides the storage groove 20 into two cavities for placing different types of products. Specifically, there is a gap between the top surface of the first step 21 and the top opening edge of the storage groove 20. The side wall of the first step 21 and the bottom wall of the storage groove 20 form a first storage cavity 22 for placing the first product a. The shape of the first storage cavity 22 matches the shape of the first product a, so that the first product a can be placed in the first storage cavity 22, and the first storage cavity 22 plays a certain role in limiting the first product a to prevent the first product a from moving frequently in the first storage cavity 22. When the first product a is placed in the first storage cavity 22, the bottom of the first product a contacts the bottom of the storage groove 20. A limiting groove 220 capable of limiting the first product a is provided in the first storage cavity 22, and the limiting groove 220 is formed by the depression of a part of the side wall of the first step 21. One end of the first product a can be snapped into the limiting groove 220 to prevent the first product a from rotating, so that the first storage cavity 22 has a limiting effect on the first product a. The top surface of the first step 21 and the side wall of the storage groove 20 form a second storage cavity 23 for placing the second product b or the third product c, that is, the second storage cavity 23 and the first storage cavity 22 form a double-layer storage structure, and the first storage cavity 22 is closer to the bottom of the storage groove 20 than the second storage cavity 23.

[0034] The planar dimension of the second storage cavity 23 is larger than that of the first storage cavity 22. The shape of the second storage cavity 23 matches the shape of the second product b or the third product c. When the second product b or the third product c is placed in the second storage cavity, it is placed on the first step 21. The edge of the second storage cavity 23 is formed by connecting an arc edge and a straight edge. When the second product b or the third product c is placed on the first step 21, the arc edge of the second product b or the third product c is placed facing the arc edge of the edge of the second storage cavity 23. At this time, the straight edge of the second storage cavity 23 can play a certain limiting role on the second product b or the third product c, that is, when the second product b or the third product c has a tendency to rotate, the end of the second product b or the third product c will abut against the straight edge of the second storage cavity 23, thereby preventing it from rotating. When placing the products, the first product a can be placed in the first storage cavity 22 of a storage slot 20 and the second product b or the third product c can be placed in the second storage cavity 23 at the same time, but the second product b and the third product c cannot be placed in the same second storage cavity 23 at the same time.

[0035] It should be noted that since the first product a, the second product b, and the third product c are all irregular-shaped products, the shape matching described in this embodiment does not mean the same shape. The shapes of the first storage cavity 22 and the second storage cavity 23 only need to ensure the placement space and limiting effect of the first product a, the second product b, and the third product c, so as to save the manufacturing cost of the tray.

[0036] In some embodiments, referring together Figure 2 to, the tray further includes a first groove 30. The first groove 30 is provided on the first step 21, and the first groove 30 has two openings respectively opened on the top surface of the first step 21 and the side wall of the first step 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first groove 30 is provided on the first step 21, and the first groove 30 has two openings respectively opened on the top surface of the first step 21 and the side wall of the first step 21. The first groove 30 is used to facilitate the placement or removal of the first product a. The fingers of a human or a mechanical claw can enter the first groove 30 through the opening on the top surface of the first step 21 and enter the first storage cavity 22 along the opening on the side wall of the first step 21, thereby avoiding the problem that the side wall of the first storage cavity 22 causes insufficient operating space and inconvenient storage in order to limit the first product a.

[0038] In some embodiments, the distance from the bottom of the opening of the first groove 30 located on the side wall of the first step 21 to the bottom of the first storage cavity 22 is less than the thickness of the first product a.

[0039] In this embodiment, the distance from the bottom of the opening of the first groove 30 on the side wall of the first step 21 to the bottom of the first receiving cavity 22 is less than the thickness of the first product a. That is, when the first product a is located in the first receiving cavity 22, the artificial finger or mechanical claw contacts the side surface of the first product a through the opening on the side wall of the first step 21, so as to facilitate grasping the first product a.

[0040] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a plurality of second grooves 40, which are formed by recessing downward from the top surface of the tray body 10, and both ends of the second grooves 40 communicate with two adjacent first receiving cavities 22.

[0041] In this embodiment, a plurality of receiving grooves 20 are arranged in an array on the tray body 10. The second grooves 40 are formed by recessing downward from the top surface of the tray body 10, and both ends of the second grooves 40 communicate with two adjacent second receiving cavities 23. When the second grooves 40 are used to facilitate placing or taking out the second product b or the third product c, the artificial finger or mechanical claw can enter the second grooves 40 from the top surface opening of the second grooves 40 and enter the second receiving cavities 23 along the end openings of the second grooves 40, thereby avoiding the problem that the side walls of the second receiving cavities 23 limit the second product b or the third product c, resulting in insufficient operation space and inconvenient storage.

[0042] Moreover, a plurality of second grooves 40 are uniformly arranged horizontally or vertically, and the second grooves 40 communicating with the second receiving cavities 23 in the same row or the same column are arranged on the same straight line. First, when grasping or placing the second product b or the third product c, the artificial or mechanical arm does not need to rotate the direction and can perform quick grasping or storage in a predetermined direction. Second, both ends of the second grooves 40 communicate with two adjacent second receiving cavities 23, and the second grooves 40 communicating with the second receiving cavities 23 in the same row or the same column are arranged on the same straight line, so that the second receiving cavities 23 in the middle part can communicate with two opposite second grooves 40, which is more convenient for grasping or placing the second product b or the third product c.

[0043] In some embodiments, the tray further includes a third groove 50, which is arranged on the outermost receiving groove 20 of the tray body 10, and the third groove 50 has two openings respectively formed on the side wall of the receiving groove 20 and the top surface of the tray body 10, and the third groove 50 is arranged opposite to the second groove 40.

[0044] In this embodiment, the third groove 50 cooperates with the second groove 40 to facilitate grasping the second product b or the third product c in the outermost second receiving cavity 23 of the tray body 10.

[0045] In some embodiments, the distance from the bottom of the second groove 40 to the top surface of the first step 21 is less than the thickness of the second product b or the third product c; the distance from the bottom of the opening of the third groove 50 on the side wall of the receiving groove 20 to the top surface of the first step 21 is less than the thickness of the second product b or the third product c.

[0046] In this embodiment, the distance from the bottom of the second groove 40 to the top surface of the first step 21 is less than the thickness of the second product b or the third product c; the distance from the bottom of the opening of the third groove 50 on the side wall of the receiving groove 20 to the top surface of the first step 21 is less than the thickness of the second product b or the third product c. That is, when the second product b or the third product c is located in the second receiving cavity 23, the artificial finger or the mechanical claw contacts the side surface of the second product b from the opening of the second groove 40 and / or the third groove 50 on the side wall of the receiving groove 20, so as to facilitate grasping the second product b.

[0047] In some embodiments, referring again to Figure 1 FIG. and Figure 3 , a plurality of side grooves 60 and a second step 70 for ensuring a gap between the trays when at least two trays are stacked are provided on at least two side walls of the tray. The side grooves 60 are formed by inward depression of the side walls of the tray, and the second step 70 is provided at the bottom of the side grooves 60.

[0048] In this embodiment, a plurality of side grooves 60 and a second step 70 for ensuring a gap between the trays when at least two trays are stacked are provided on at least two side walls of the tray, so as to prevent the bottom of the upper tray from pressing the products in the lower tray. To play a good supporting role, the side grooves 60 and the second step 70 are provided on at least two side walls of the tray, which can be two adjacent side walls, or two opposite side walls, three side walls or four side walls with the side grooves 60 and the second step 70 provided thereon.

[0049] In some embodiments, the positions or numbers of the side grooves 60 provided on at least two side walls of the tray are inconsistent.

[0050] In this embodiment, the positions or numbers of the side grooves 60 provided on at least two side walls of the tray are inconsistent, which can play an anti-mistake role. That is, when the direction of the tray is inconsistent with the expected direction, the side grooves 60 of the upper and lower trays cannot correspond, and the upper tray cannot be stacked along the side grooves 60.

[0051] In some embodiments, the tray has four outer corners, and at least one of the outer corners has a different shape from the other outer corners.

[0052] In this embodiment, the tray has four outer corners, and at least one of the outer corners has a different shape from the remaining outer corners, which also serves as an anti-misoperation function. That is, when the direction of the upper tray is inconsistent with the expected direction (i.e., the placement direction of the lower tray), the outer corners of the upper and lower trays cannot correspond, and the upper tray cannot be stacked along the side groove 60. Specifically, it can be that one outer corner has a different shape from the other three outer corners, or two outer corners have different shapes from the other two outer corners, or all four outer corners have different shapes.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the tray further includes a third step 80 protruding from the side wall of the tray, and the third step 80 is provided at the bottom of at least one outer corner of the tray.

[0054] In this embodiment, since the third step 80 protrudes from the side wall of the tray, when it is necessary to separate two stacked trays, a force can be applied at the third step 80, which is convenient for operation. The third step 80 is provided at the bottom of at least one outer corner of the tray, that is, the number of outer corners provided with the third step 80 can be one, two, three, or four.

[0055] The tray disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model, by providing a first storage cavity 22 and a second storage cavity 23 with a double-layer structure in the storage groove 20 on the tray body 10, the first storage cavity 22 can be used to place the first product a, and the second storage cavity 23 can be used to place the second product b or the third product c, so as to integrate the placement spaces for three-shaped products on one tray, thus solving the problem that the conventional tray can only be applicable to a specific product, avoiding the material waste caused by manufacturing three-shaped trays, and also saving the storage space for managing and storing multiple trays.

[0056] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model can easily think of various equivalent modifications or substitutions, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A tray, characterized in that, It includes a tray body and a number of storage grooves provided on the tray body; a first step is provided in the storage groove, the first step is arranged along the side wall of the storage groove, and there is a gap between the top surface of the first step and the edge of the top opening of the storage groove. The side wall of the first step and the bottom wall of the storage groove form a first storage cavity for placing a first product, and the top surface of the first step and the side wall of the storage groove form a second storage cavity for placing a second product or a third product.

2. The tray according to claim 1, wherein The tray further includes a first groove, the first groove is provided on the first step, and the first groove has two openings respectively provided on the top surface of the first step and the side wall of the first step.

3. The tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance from the bottom of the opening of the first groove located on the side wall of the first step to the bottom of the first storage cavity is less than the thickness of the first product.

4. The tray according to claim 1, wherein The tray further includes a number of second grooves, the second grooves are formed by recessing downward from the top surface of the tray body, and the two ends of the second grooves communicate with two adjacent first storage cavities.

5. The tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tray further includes a third groove, the third groove is provided on the outermost storage groove of the tray body, and the third groove has two openings respectively provided on the side wall of the storage groove and the top surface of the tray body, and the third groove is arranged opposite to the second groove.

6. The tray according to claim 5, wherein, The distance from the bottom of the second groove to the top surface of the first step is less than the thickness of the second product or the third product; the distance from the bottom of the opening of the third groove located on the side wall of the storage groove to the top surface of the first step is less than the thickness of the second product or the third product.

7. The tray according to claim 1, wherein A number of side grooves and a second step for ensuring a gap between the trays when at least two trays are stacked are provided on at least two side walls of the tray. The side grooves are formed by recessing inward from the side walls of the tray, and the second step is provided at the bottom of the side grooves.

8. The tray according to claim 7, characterized in that, The positions or numbers of the side grooves provided on at least two side walls of the tray are inconsistent.

9. The tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray has four outer corners, and at least one of the outer corners has a different shape from the other outer corners.

10. The tray according to claim 9, characterized in that, The tray further includes a third step, the third step protrudes from the side wall of the tray, and the third step is provided at the bottom of at least one outer corner of the tray.

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