Tray and tray assembly

Abstract

The tray comprises a tray body, a plurality of first supporting parts and a plurality of second supporting parts, the first supporting parts are arranged at intervals in the first direction, and a first containing position used for containing a first U-shaped light bar is formed between every two adjacent first supporting parts and a first face. The second supporting parts and the first supporting parts are alternately arranged. The second top face of the second supporting part and the first top face of the adjacent first supporting part jointly form a second containing position used for containing a second U-shaped light bar. The first containing position is provided with a first containing area used for containing the head of a first U-shaped light bar, the second containing position is provided with a second containing area used for containing the head of a second U-shaped light bar, and the first containing area and the second containing area are located at the same end of the tray body. According to the tray and the tray assembly, the taking efficiency of the U-shaped light bar can be improved, and the risks of bending, distortion and even failure of the U-shaped light bar are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of packaging and transportation technology, and in particular to a pallet and pallet assembly. Background Technology

[0002] LED strips, used as backlight sources, offer advantages such as low power consumption and long lifespan, and are widely used in LCD trays, such as in LCD TVs. With the development of LCD tray backlights, U-shaped LED strips have gradually gained popularity. Currently, U-shaped LED strips are typically carried in trays and transported to designated locations for assembly, processing, or testing.

[0003] In related technologies, U-shaped LED light strips are usually placed facing each other in a tray. However, when operators pick them up, they need to frequently reverse the orientation, which not only increases the picking time and affects the operating efficiency, but may also cause the U-shaped light strips to bend or twist, increasing the risk of U-shaped light strip failure. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application discloses a tray and tray assembly that can solve the problem of frequent tipping when operators pick up U-shaped light strips, improve the picking efficiency of U-shaped light strips, and reduce the risk of U-shaped light strips bending, twisting or even failing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a tray, comprising:

[0006] A tray body, the tray body having a first surface;

[0007] Multiple first support portions are provided, which protrude from the first surface and are spaced apart along a first direction. Each first support portion extends along a second direction, and a first receiving position for placing a first U-shaped light strip is formed between two adjacent first support portions and the first surface.

[0008] A plurality of second support portions are provided, the plurality of second support portions protruding from the first surface and the plurality of second support portions are spaced apart along the first direction, each second support portion extending along the second direction, and the second support portions and the first support portions are alternately provided along the first direction;

[0009] The first support portion has a first top surface facing away from the first surface, and the second support portion has a second top surface facing away from the first surface. The second top surface of the second support portion and the first top surface of an adjacent first support portion together form a second receiving position for placing a second U-shaped light strip. The second receiving position and the first receiving position are staggered along the thickness direction of the tray body.

[0010] The first accommodating position has a first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip, and the second accommodating position has a second placement area for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip. The first placement area and the second placement area are located at the same end of the tray body.

[0011] Wherein, the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0012] By providing multiple first support portions spaced apart along a first direction on the tray body, forming a first receiving position for accommodating a first U-shaped light strip between adjacent first support portions, and providing multiple second support portions on the tray body, alternating between the second and first support portions along the first direction, and using the top surfaces of the first and second support portions together to form a second receiving position for accommodating a second U-shaped light strip, the tray can be configured with a structure having upper and lower receiving positions. This allows the first and second U-shaped light strips to be staggered in the thickness direction of the tray body, and the first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip and the second placement area for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip are located at the same end of the tray body. This configuration enables the unidirectional placement of the upper and lower U-shaped light strips, solving the problem of operators frequently tilting the U-shaped light strips when handling them, thereby improving the handling efficiency of the U-shaped light strips, increasing the assembly efficiency of the production line, and reducing the risk of bending, twisting, or even failure of the U-shaped light strips due to frequent tilting. Furthermore, without reducing the number of packages on the pallet, the external dimensions of the pallet will not be excessively increased, which helps to reduce costs.

[0013] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the tray body includes:

[0014] The base plate portion has the first surface;

[0015] The side plate portion surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion, and the first surface of the side plate portion and the bottom plate portion together form a first receiving groove, and the first support portion and the second support portion are both located in the first receiving groove;

[0016] The side plate portion has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along the first direction. The first support portion near the first side is connected to the side plate portion. The first support portion near the second side, the side plate portion, and the first surface also form a first receiving position for placing the first U-shaped light strip.

[0017] By utilizing a base plate and side plates surrounding the periphery to form a tray body with a first receiving groove, and by providing a first support and a second support within the tray body, the side plates can effectively protect the U-shaped light strips placed in the first and second receiving positions. Furthermore, by connecting the first support near the first side to the side plate, and forming the first receiving position with the first support near the second side, the side plate, and the first surface, an equal number of U-shaped light strips can be placed in both the upper and lower receiving positions, and the first and second U-shaped light strips can be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. In this way, the space of the tray can be utilized to the maximum extent without excessively increasing the overall size of the tray, making the placement of the U-shaped light strips more reasonable, and ensuring that the tray holding the U-shaped light strips is subjected to balanced force. Even when multiple trays are stacked, the risk of the tray tipping over due to uneven force can be reduced.

[0018] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the tray body includes:

[0019] The base plate portion has the first surface;

[0020] The side plate portion surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion, and the first surface of the side plate portion and the bottom plate portion together form a first receiving groove, and the first support portion and the second support portion are both located in the first receiving groove;

[0021] The first support portion extends to both ends of the second direction to connect with the side plate portion, the second support portion extends to one end of the second direction to connect with the side plate portion, and the other end of the second support portion is spaced apart from the side plate portion to form a first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip between the side plate portion, the second support portion and two adjacent first support portions.

[0022] Because the light strip is designed with a U-shaped structure, the first receiving groove is divided into first receiving positions for accommodating the U-shaped light strip by a first support portion arranged at intervals. Both ends of the first support portion extend to connect with the side plate portion, effectively limiting the position of the first U-shaped light strip in the first receiving position in the first direction. This ensures the consistent position of the first U-shaped light strip in the first receiving position and reduces the risk of slippage during transportation or operation. Furthermore, to avoid affecting the placement of the second U-shaped light strip, one end of the second support portion extends to connect with the side plate portion, while the other end is spaced apart from the side plate portion. This creates a first placement area between the second support portion and the side plate portion for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip. This arrangement avoids interference between the second support portion and the first U-shaped light strip, making the formation of the first receiving position more reasonable and ensuring the consistent position of the U-shaped light strip in the tray, thus avoiding operational errors.

[0023] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the portion of the side plate used to form the first placement area is provided with a recessed groove, the recessed groove being connected to the first placement area, and the bottom wall surface of the recessed groove and the first top surface of the first support portion together forming the second placement area for supporting the head of the second U-shaped light strip, so that the first U-shaped light strip located in the first receiving position and the second U-shaped light strip located in the second receiving position are staggered in the second direction.

[0024] To form a first placement area for the head of the first U-shaped light strip, one end of the second support does not extend to connect with the side plate. Therefore, there is no support on one side after the second U-shaped light strip is placed in the second receiving position. Based on this, a groove is provided on the portion of the side plate used to form the first placement area—that is, a groove is provided on the end of the side plate corresponding to the head of the first U-shaped light strip. The bottom wall of the groove and the first top surface of the first support together form a second placement area for supporting the head of the second U-shaped light strip, providing effective support for the second U-shaped light strip and making its placement more stable. Furthermore, by providing a groove on the side plate to support the second U-shaped light strip, the second U-shaped light strip in the second receiving position can be offset from the first U-shaped light strip in the first receiving position in the second direction, thereby avoiding structural interference between the upper and lower U-shaped light strips.

[0025] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the side panel portion forming the first placement area is provided with a first gripper, the first gripper communicating with the first placement area, and the first gripper configured to allow a pry tool to extend into and retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip; and / or,

[0026] The first support portion for forming the first placement area is provided with a second gripper portion, the second gripper portion extending through the first support portion along the first direction, and the second gripper portion being configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip.

[0027] By providing a first gripper on the side panel portion forming the first placement area, space is provided for the pry tool to reach and retrieve the head of the U-shaped light strip, making it more convenient for the operator to handle and simplifying the action of retrieving the light strip head. Furthermore, placing the first gripper at the end of the light strip better suits the operator's handling habits, allowing them to retrieve the light strip head with minimal effort, reducing hand fatigue and improving work comfort.

[0028] A second gripper connected to the first placement area is provided on the first support. After the U-shaped light strip is placed in the tray, the second gripper is located on both sides of the light strip near the head, providing lateral operating space for the head to pick up the light strip, adapting to the picking habits or tool needs of different operators, and improving the flexibility of operation.

[0029] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the first support portion is further provided with a third gripper portion, the third gripper portion being disposed away from the first placement area in the second direction, the third gripper portion penetrating the first support portion and the second support portion along the first direction, and the third gripper portion being configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip.

[0030] By providing a third gripper on the first support portion away from the first placement area, and ensuring that the third gripper penetrates both the first and second support portions, space is provided for a pry tool when retrieving the tail of the light strip, facilitating its removal. Simultaneously, this third gripper, in conjunction with the first gripper used to retrieve the head of the light strip or the second gripper used to retrieve the tail, allows for easy retrieval of the entire light strip, preventing deformation caused by forcibly pulling it out and reducing the risk of scratching the surface, thus providing better protection for the light strip.

[0031] In addition, the design with multiple hand grips reduces direct contact between the tray and the light strip, preventing contamination or damage to the light strip.

[0032] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the first support portion is provided with a first groove, the bottom wall surface of the first groove forms the first top surface, the second support portion is provided with a second groove, the bottom wall surface of the second groove forms the second top surface, and the first groove and the second groove together form the second receiving position.

[0033] By providing grooves on the first top surface of the first support and the second top surface of the second support to form a first receiving position and a second receiving position, the second U-shaped light strip can be placed in the groove, thus limiting its position and fixing it in place. This prevents the second U-shaped light strip from shifting laterally during transportation or operation, ensuring its stability and preventing damage to itself or the first U-shaped light strip due to displacement. This effectively protects both the upper and lower layers of U-shaped light strips. Furthermore, it ensures that the second U-shaped light strips in the same tray are roughly aligned, facilitating precise gripping by automated equipment in processes requiring automation.

[0034] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the pallet body has a second receiving groove on the surface opposite to the first surface along its own thickness direction, and the second receiving groove is configured to receive at least a portion of the pallet body when stacked with another pallet;

[0035] The edge of the tray body is provided with a first slot, the first slot being recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a first protrusion, the first protrusion of the tray being configured to engage with the first slot when stacked with another tray; and / or,

[0036] A second slot is provided on the first top surface and / or the second top surface, the second slot being recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a second protrusion, the second protrusion of the tray being configured to engage with the second slot when stacked with another tray; and / or,

[0037] The first surface has a third slot on the portion forming the first receiving position, and the second slot is recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a third protrusion. The third protrusion of the tray is configured to engage with the third slot when stacked with another tray.

[0038] By setting a second receiving groove on the surface of the pallet body away from the first surface along its own thickness direction, in two pallets stacked together, part of the pallet body of the lower pallet can be embedded in the second receiving groove of the upper pallet. In this way, most of the structure between the two pallets is interlocked, which not only strengthens the bonding strength between the two pallets but also reduces the total height of the pallet stack and reduces the space occupied.

[0039] By setting a first slot on the edge of the pallet body and recessing the first slot toward the second receiving slot to form a first protrusion, in two pallets stacked on top of each other, the first protrusion of the upper pallet cooperates with the first slot of the lower pallet. The cooperative protrusion structure can limit the pallet, prevent the pallets from sliding or misaligning, and ensure the overall stability of the pallets when stacked in multiple layers.

[0040] A second slot is provided on the top surface of the first support and the second support where the light strip is placed, and the second slot is recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a second protrusion. A third slot is provided on the part of the first surface used to form the first receiving position. In two empty pallets stacked on each other, most of the pallet body of the lower pallet is embedded in the second receiving groove of the upper pallet, the second protrusion of the upper pallet is embedded in the second slot of the lower pallet, and the third protrusion of the upper pallet is embedded in the third slot of the lower pallet. The structural design of multiple interlocking positions makes the stacking of pallets more secure and reduces the risk of pallet assembly tipping over during transportation.

[0041] As an optional implementation, in an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, when the second slot is provided on both the first top surface and the second top surface, and the third slot is provided on the portion of the first surface used to form the first receiving position, the second slot on the first top surface and the second slot on the second top surface are staggered along the first direction.

[0042] The second slots located on the first and second top surfaces are staggered with the third slot located on the first surface along the first direction. In this way, when multiple trays are stacked together, the trays can be engaged at different positions along the first direction, thereby making the trays fit together more securely.

[0043] Secondly, embodiments of this application also disclose a pallet assembly, including a plurality of pallets as described in the first aspect above, wherein the plurality of pallets are stacked sequentially along the thickness direction of the pallet body.

[0044] The multi-layer pallet stacking design reduces storage and transportation space requirements, optimizes space utilization, and lowers logistics costs. Furthermore, it facilitates bulk retrieval and storage of light strips in the production workshop, improving supply chain efficiency.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0046] The tray and tray assembly provided in this application, by providing multiple first support portions extending along a first direction on the tray body, forming a first receiving position for accommodating a first U-shaped light strip between two adjacent first support portions, and providing multiple second support portions on the tray body, with the second support portions and first support portions alternately arranged along the first direction, and the top surfaces of the first support portions and second support portions jointly forming a second receiving position for accommodating a second U-shaped light strip, can form a structure with upper and lower receiving positions on the tray. This allows the first and second U-shaped light strips to be staggered in the thickness direction of the tray body, and the first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip and the second placement area for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip are located at the same end of the tray body. This arrangement enables the upper and lower U-shaped light strips to be placed in the same direction, solving the problem of frequent tilting when operators pick up U-shaped light strips, thereby improving the efficiency of line picking and assembly, and reducing the risk of bending, twisting, or even failure caused by frequent tilting of U-shaped light strips. Furthermore, without reducing the number of packages on the pallet, the external dimensions of the pallet will not be excessively increased, which helps to reduce costs. Attached Figure Description

[0047] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the U-shaped light strip provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the tray provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0051] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first U-shaped light strip placed in the tray according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip placed in a tray, as provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0053] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0054] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the tray provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 8 This is the third schematic diagram of the tray structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0056] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view and a magnified partial view at point AA.

[0057] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0058] 1. First U-shaped light strip; 1a. Curved portion; 1b. Straight strip portion; 2. Second U-shaped light strip; 100. Tray; 101. First receiving position; 101a. First placement area; 102. Second receiving position; 102a. Second placement area; 10. Tray body; 10a. First surface; 10b. Second receiving groove; 10c. First slot; 10d. First protrusion; 11. Base plate portion; 12. Side plate portion; 12a. First side; 12b. Second side; 121. Settling groove; 122. First gripper; 13. First receiving groove; 20. First support; 20a. First top surface; 20b. Second slot; 20c. Second protrusion; 20d. Third slot; 20e. Third protrusion; 21. Second gripper; 22. Third gripper; 23. First groove; 30. Second support; 30a. Second top surface; 31. Second groove; 200. Tray assembly; X, first direction; Y, second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] In this application, the terms "upper," "top," "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0061] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "equipped with," "connected," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0064] LED strips, as a lighting device used for illumination or backlighting applications, are highly flexible in design. Multiple strips can be combined to form an LED display screen, and they can be expanded according to different installation requirements. For example, LCD TVs usually have LED strips installed inside the TV casing to provide backlighting for the entire TV. When installed, the LED strips are fixed inside the TV casing and emit light after being connected to a power source.

[0065] In most televisions, the LED backlight strips used are typically straight strips with LEDs arranged in a linear fashion, offering a single function. With the development of LED backlights, U-shaped LED strips have emerged. These strips not only save on substrate material, reducing material costs, but also solve the problem of complex assembly caused by splicing multiple straight LED strips. During production, U-shaped LED strips undergo multiple processes including assembly, processing, and testing. In these processes, they are usually transported in pallet packaging, especially during assembly, where operators or automated equipment need to remove the strips from the pallet for assembly.

[0066] The basic shape of a U-shaped light strip is a slender structure. (See also...) Figure 1 One end of the U-shaped light strip is curved, with a square structure. One side of the curved section has two spaced-apart straight sections, each with a small cross-sectional width and a long longitudinal length. Because it is easily deformed or bent during transport or handling, the light strip is typically contained entirely within a pallet, resulting in a very large pallet size. Furthermore, due to the different structures at both ends of the U-shaped light strip, which are directional, to accommodate a larger number of strips, they are usually placed facing each other upon arrival. That is, the first strip faces forward, and the second strip faces backward (the curved sections of the first and second strips are located at opposite ends of the pallet). One straight section of the second strip is positioned between the two straight sections of the first strip, thus achieving a crisscrossing arrangement of the U-shaped light strips. Other strips are arranged in the same manner. However, this arrangement requires operators or automated equipment to frequently reverse the direction of the U-shaped light strips when retrieving them. This not only increases the material retrieval time and affects operational efficiency, but may also cause the U-shaped light strips to bend or twist, increasing the risk of U-shaped light strip failure.

[0067] Based on this, this application provides a tray. By providing multiple first support portions spaced apart along a first direction on the tray body, forming a first receiving position for accommodating a first U-shaped light strip between adjacent first support portions, and providing multiple second support portions on the tray body, alternating between the second and first support portions along the first direction, and using the top surfaces of the first and second support portions together to form a second receiving position for accommodating the second U-shaped light strip, the tray can be configured with a structure having upper and lower receiving positions. This allows the first and second U-shaped light strips to be staggered in the thickness direction of the tray body, and the first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip and the second placement area for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip are located at the same end of the tray body. This configuration enables the unidirectional placement of the upper and lower U-shaped light strips, solving the problem of frequent tilting when operators handle the U-shaped light strips, thereby improving the efficiency of handling the U-shaped light strips, increasing the assembly efficiency of the production line, and reducing the risk of bending, twisting, or even failure of the U-shaped light strips due to frequent tilting. Furthermore, without reducing the number of packages on the pallet, the external dimensions of the pallet will not be excessively increased, which helps to reduce costs.

[0068] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0069] Please see Figure 1 This application discloses a tray 100, including a tray body 10 having a first surface 10a. The tray body 10 is used to accommodate U-shaped light strips. The tray 100 can be, for example, rectangular, and a rectangular tray 100 can hold a larger number of U-shaped light strips.

[0070] During the turnover or transportation of the tray 100 containing the U-shaped light strips, the U-shaped light strips will experience varying degrees of friction and collision within the tray 100. In order to reduce the damage to the U-shaped light strips caused by friction or collision, the tray 100 of this application can be made of antistatic materials such as PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), PET (Polyethylene terephthalate), or other plastic materials, and can be manufactured through a thermoforming process.

[0071] Please see Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments, the tray 100 includes a plurality of first support portions 20, which protrude from the first surface 10a and are spaced apart along the first direction X. Each first support portion 20 extends along the second direction Y, and a first receiving position 101 for placing the first U-shaped light strip 1 is formed between two adjacent first support portions 20 and the first surface 10a.

[0072] Wherein, the first direction X intersects the second direction Y. This intersection can mean that the first direction X is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the second direction Y. That is, the angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y can be 90°, or the angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y can be 87°, 89° or 91°, etc.

[0073] In some embodiments, the tray 100 includes a plurality of second support portions 30, which protrude from the first surface 10a and are spaced apart along the first direction X. Each second support portion 30 extends along the second direction Y and along the first direction X. The second support portions 30 and the first support portions 20 are alternately arranged.

[0074] It should be noted that each first support portion 20 extending along the second direction Y can mean that the first support portion 20 extends along the second direction Y in a continuous manner. Alternatively, the first support portion 20 may include multiple sub-portions, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y. That is, the multiple sub-portions are intermittently arranged, but still collectively constitute the first support portion 20 extending along the second direction Y.

[0075] It is understood that the first accommodating position 101 can be an accommodating groove formed between adjacent first support portions 20, and the second accommodating position 102 can be a structure formed on the surface of the first support portion 20 and the second support portion 30 away from the first surface 10a. For example, the second accommodating position 102 can be a plane or an accommodating groove, as long as it can satisfy the placement of the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0076] It is understandable that the first support part 20 and the second support part 30 can be protruding strips, protruding columns or protrusions on the first surface 10a, etc.

[0077] Continue reading Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first support portion 20 has a first top surface 20a facing away from the first surface 10a, and the second support portion 30 has a second top surface 30a facing away from the first surface 10a. The second top surface 30a of the second support portion 30 and the first top surface 20a of an adjacent first support portion 20 together form a second receiving position 102 for placing the second U-shaped light strip 2. The second receiving position 102 and the first receiving position 101 are staggered along the thickness direction of the tray body 10. That is, after the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 are placed in the first receiving position 101 and the second receiving position 102 respectively, the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 are staggered along the thickness direction of the tray body 10. In other words, when looking at the tray 100 from a top-down angle, the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 can be seen simultaneously.

[0078] Combination Figures 3 to 5In some embodiments, the first accommodating position 101 has a first placement area 101a for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1, and the second accommodating position has a second placement area 102a for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip 2. The first placement area 101a and the second placement area 102a are located at the same end of the tray body 10. It is understood that the head of the second U-shaped light strip 2 is suspended above the first placement area 101a, so that the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 are stacked vertically without interfering with each other.

[0079] It should be noted that the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip have the same structure. Since the structures at both ends of the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip are different and have directionality, the head of the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip can refer to the end of the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip that has the same structure. That is, when the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 are placed in the tray 100, their directions are consistent, their curved parts 1a are at the same end, and their straight parts 1b are at the same end. The following explanation will take the curved part of the U-shaped light strip as an example.

[0080] By providing multiple first support portions 20 spaced apart along the first direction X on the tray body 10, forming a first receiving position 101 for accommodating the first U-shaped light strip 1 between two adjacent first support portions 20, and providing multiple second support portions 30 on the tray body 10, and alternating the second support portions 30 and the first support portions 20 along the first direction X, and using the top surfaces of the first support portions 20 and the second support portions 30 together to form a second receiving position 102 for accommodating the second U-shaped light strip 2, the tray 100 can be formed into a structure with upper and lower receiving positions, so that the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 are staggered in the thickness direction of the tray body 10, and the first placement area 101a for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second placement area 102a for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip 2 are located at the same end of the tray body 10. This design allows for the unidirectional placement of the upper and lower U-shaped light strips, eliminating the need for operators to frequently reverse them when handling them. This improves the efficiency of handling the U-shaped light strips, thereby increasing the assembly efficiency of the production line. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of bending, twisting, or even failure of the U-shaped light strips due to frequent reversing. In addition, without reducing the number of packages on pallet 100, the overall dimensions of pallet 100 are not excessively increased, thus helping to reduce costs.

[0081] In the pallet 100 of this application, without changing the external structural dimensions of the pallet 100, the internal structural design of the pallet 100 can be improved by setting a second support 30 between adjacent first support 20. This allows the space formed between the first support 20 and the second support 30 to accommodate the two straight sections 1b of the lower U-shaped light strip, while the space on the first support 20 and the second support 30 can accommodate the two straight sections 1b of the upper U-shaped light strip. This fully utilizes the three-dimensional space of the pallet 100, allowing the pallet 100 to accommodate both upper and lower U-shaped light strips. This not only saves on the amount of pallet 100 used and reduces the cost of the pallet 100, but also improves the warehouse space utilization rate.

[0082] It is understandable that the first direction X can be the direction in which the two straight sections 1b of the U-shaped light strip are arranged at intervals, that is, the width direction of the U-shaped light strip, and the second direction Y can be the extension direction of the two straight sections 1b of the U-shaped light strip, that is, the length direction of the U-shaped light strip.

[0083] It is understandable that when U-shaped light strips are placed facing each other in tray 100, and need to be reversed after being retrieved, the operation time of this process is lengthened, resulting in a longer cycle time for the entire production line, reduced capacity, and a serious impact on other processes. Specifically, the throughput of this process is low, and products cannot reach the next process, causing waiting in downstream processes and resulting in significant differences in the operation time of each process, making this process a bottleneck. However, by using tray 100 in this application to achieve unidirectional placement of U-shaped light strips, there is no need to reverse the direction after retrieving the U-shaped light strips, simplifying the process of retrieving the U-shaped light strips, saving operation time in this process, alleviating the waste of waiting in downstream processes, achieving production balance among the various processes, reducing idle time, saving labor hours, reducing labor costs, and increasing UPH (Units Per Hour).

[0084] In the embodiments of this application, for the sake of understanding, the curved portion 1a of the U-shaped light strip is defined as the head of the U-shaped light strip, and the ends of the two straight portions 1b away from the curved portion 1a are defined as the tail of the U-shaped light strip.

[0085] It is understandable that the second support portion 30 and the first support portion 20 are alternately arranged. That is, the second support portion 30 divides the first accommodating position 101. Along the first direction X, the second support portion 30 divides the first accommodating position 101 into two parts. The first part is used to accommodate one of the straight sections 1b of the first U-shaped light strip 1, and the second part is used to accommodate the other straight section 1b of the first U-shaped light strip 1. Since one end of the second support portion 30 does not extend to connect with the side plate portion 12, the first accommodating position 101 is divided into a first placement area 101a located at one end of the tray body 10. This first placement area 101a is not obstructed in the thickness direction of the tray body 10. The first U-shaped light strip 1 is located in the first placement area 101a and is attached to the first surface 10a. The head of the second U-shaped light strip 2 is located above the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1. Furthermore, the first top surface 20a of the first support portion 20 is used to support one of the straight sections 1b of the second U-shaped light strip 2, and the second top surface 30a of the second support portion 30 is used to support the other straight section 1b of the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0086] Combination Figure 2 In some embodiments, the pallet body 10 includes a bottom plate portion 11 having a first surface 10a.

[0087] In some embodiments, the pallet body 10 includes a side plate portion 12, which surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion 11. The side plate portion 12 and the first surface 10a of the bottom plate portion 11 together form a first receiving groove 13, and the first support portion 20 and the second support portion 30 are both located in the first receiving groove 13.

[0088] Since the light strip is designed with a U-shaped structure, the first receiving groove 13 is divided into a first receiving position 101 for accommodating the U-shaped light strip by the first support part 20 arranged at intervals. The two ends of the first support part 20 are extended to connect with the side plate part 12, so that the first U-shaped light strip 1 located in the first receiving position 101 is effectively limited in the first direction X, ensuring that the position of the first U-shaped light strip 1 in the first receiving position 101 is consistent, and reducing the risk of the first U-shaped light strip 1 sliding during transportation or operation.

[0089] In some embodiments, the side plate portion 12 has a first side 12a and a second side 12b disposed opposite to each other along a first direction X. A first support portion 20 near the first side 12a is connected to the side plate portion 12. A first receiving position 101 for placing the first U-shaped light strip 1 is also formed between the first support portion 20 near the second side 12b, the side plate portion 12 and the first surface 10a.

[0090] By utilizing the base plate portion 11 and the side plate portion 12 surrounding the outer periphery to form a tray body 10 having a first receiving groove 13, and providing a first support portion 20 and a second support portion 30 in the tray body 10, the U-shaped light strip placed in the first receiving position 101 and the second receiving position 102 can be effectively protected by the side plate portion 12. Furthermore, by connecting the first support portion 20 near the first side 12a to the side plate portion 12, the first support portion 20 near the second side 12b, the side plate portion 12, and the first surface 10a form a first receiving position 101. This allows the upper and lower receiving positions to hold an equal number of U-shaped light strips, and the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 to be set in a one-to-one correspondence. In this way, the space of the tray 100 can be utilized to the maximum extent without excessively increasing the external size of the tray 100, making the placement of the U-shaped light strips more reasonable. It also makes the tray 100 holding the U-shaped light strips more evenly stressed. Even if multiple trays 100 are stacked, the risk of the tray 100 tipping over due to uneven stress can be reduced.

[0091] The plurality of first support portions 20 located in the first receiving groove 13 can be arranged in various ways. For example, a first receiving position 101 may be formed only between two adjacent first support portions 20; or, a first receiving position 101 may be formed between two adjacent first support portions 20, between a first support portion 20 and a side wall portion located on the first side 12a; or, a first receiving position 101 may be formed between two adjacent first support portions 20, between a first support portion 20 and a side wall portion located on the first side 12a, and between a first support portion 20 and a side wall portion located on the second side 12b. Examples of these cases will be described below.

[0092] For example, assuming that there are 4 first support parts 20 and the dimensions of the first receiving position 101 and the second receiving position 102 in the first direction X are fixed.

[0093] In the first scenario, four first support portions 20 are spaced apart along a first direction X. When the two outermost first support portions 20 in the first direction X also form a first receiving position 101 with the side plate portion 12, that is, the two outermost first support portions 20 are spaced apart from the side plate portion 12, and since the second support portions 30 alternate with the first support portions 20, there are first to fifth second support portions 30 in the direction from the first side 12a to the second side 12b. The first second support portion 30 and the adjacent first first support portion 20 jointly support the first second U-shaped light strip 2, and so on. The fourth second support portion 30 and the next adjacent fourth first support portion 20 jointly support the fourth U-shaped light strip. At this time, the fifth second support portion 30 is located between the fourth first support portion 20 and the side plate portion 12, without a first support portion 20 cooperating with it. Therefore, in this scenario, five first U-shaped light strips 1 can be placed on the lower layer, and four second U-shaped light strips 2 can be placed on the upper layer.

[0094] In the second case, four first support portions 20 are spaced apart along the first direction X, and the two outermost first support portions 20 in the first direction X are connected to the side plate portion 12. Since the second support portions 30 are alternately arranged with the first support portions 20, there are first to third first support portions 20 and second support portions 30 in the direction from the first side 12a to the second side 12b. The first first support portion 20 and the first second support portion 30 jointly support the first second U-shaped light strip 2, the second first support portion 20 and the second second support portion 30 jointly support the second second U-shaped light strip 2, and the third first support portion 20 and the third second support portion 30 jointly support the third second U-shaped light strip 2. In this case, the fourth first support portion 20 does not have a second support portion 30 to cooperate with. Therefore, in this case, three first U-shaped light strips 1 can be placed on the lower layer, and three second U-shaped light strips 2 can be placed on the upper layer.

[0095] In the third case, combined Figure 2Four first support portions 20 are spaced apart along a first direction X. The first support portion 20 near the first side 12a is connected to the side plate portion 12 along the first direction X, and the first support portion 20 near the second side 12b is also spaced apart from the side plate portion 12, forming a first receiving position 101. Since the second support portion 30 alternates with the first support portion 20, there are first to fourth first support portions 20 and second support portions 30 in the direction from the first side 12a to the second side 12b. The first first support portion 20 and the first second support portion 30 jointly support the first second U-shaped light strip 2, and so on. The fourth first support portion 20 and the fourth second support portion 30 jointly support the fourth second U-shaped light strip 2. At this time, there are no extra first support portions 20 or second support portions 30. Therefore, in this case, four first U-shaped light strips 1 can be placed on the lower layer, and four second U-shaped light strips 2 can be placed on the upper layer.

[0096] In summary, the tray 100 designs in the first and third scenarios can accommodate more U-shaped light strips. However, while the first scenario can accommodate nine U-shaped light strips, its lower layer has five first accommodating positions 101, which increases the overall size of the tray 100. Furthermore, there is no second U-shaped light strip 2 above the fifth first U-shaped light strip 1, resulting in wasted space in the tray 100. In the third scenario, although it can accommodate eight U-shaped light strips, there are four U-shaped light strips in each of its upper and lower accommodating positions, which does not excessively increase the overall size of the tray 100. It also makes full use of the three-dimensional space on the tray 100, further optimizing the space utilization of the tray 100.

[0097] In some embodiments, the first support portion 20 extends to both ends of the second direction Y to be connected to the side plate portion 12, the second support portion 30 extends to one end of the second direction Y to be connected to the side plate portion 12, and the other end of the second support portion 30 in the second direction Y is spaced apart from the side plate portion 12, so as to form a first placement area 101a for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1 between the side plate portion 12, the second support portion 30 and the two adjacent first support portions 20.

[0098] To avoid affecting the placement of the second U-shaped light strip 2, one end of the second support 30 is extended to connect with the side plate 12, and the other end is spaced apart from the side plate 12, so that a first placement area 101a for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1 is formed between the second support 30 and the side plate 12. This arrangement avoids interference between the second support 30 and the first U-shaped light strip 1, makes the formation of the first accommodating position 101 more reasonable, and ensures the consistency of the position of the U-shaped light strip in the tray 100, avoiding operational errors.

[0099] See Figure 3In some embodiments, the side plate portion 12 for forming the first placement area 101a is provided with a recess 121. The recess 121 is connected to the first placement area 101a. The bottom wall surface of the recess 121 and the first top surface 20a of the first support portion 20 together form a second placement area 102a for supporting the head of the second U-shaped light strip 2, so that the first U-shaped light strip 1 located in the first receiving position 101 and the second U-shaped light strip 2 located in the second receiving position 102 are staggered in the second direction Y.

[0100] It is understandable that the bottom wall of the sink 121 and the first top surface 20a of the first support 20 jointly support the curved part 1a of the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0101] In order to form a first placement area 101a for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1, one end of the second support portion 30 does not extend to connect with the side plate portion 12. Therefore, there is no support on one side after the second U-shaped light strip 2 is placed in the second receiving position 102. Based on this, a groove 121 is provided on the part of the side plate portion 12 used to form the first placement area 101a. That is, a groove 121 is provided on the end of the side plate portion 12 corresponding to the head of the first U-shaped light strip 1. The bottom wall surface of the groove 121 and the first top surface 20a of the first support portion 20 together form a second placement area 102a for supporting the head of the second U-shaped light strip 2, providing effective support for the second U-shaped light strip 2 and making the second U-shaped light strip 2 more stable. Furthermore, by providing a recessed groove 121 on the side plate portion 12 to support the second U-shaped light strip 2, the second U-shaped light strip 2 located in the second receiving position 102 and the first U-shaped light strip 1 located in the first receiving position 101 are misaligned in the second direction Y, thereby avoiding structural interference between the upper and lower U-shaped light strips.

[0102] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the side plate portion 12 for forming the first placement area 101a is provided with a first gripper portion 122, the first gripper portion 122 being connected to the placement area and configured to allow a pry tool to extend into it to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0103] By providing a first gripper 122 on the portion of the side plate 12 used to form the first placement area 101a, space is provided for the pry tool to reach in and retrieve the head of the U-shaped light strip, making it more convenient for the operator to retrieve and simplifying the action of retrieving the head of the light strip. Furthermore, placing the first gripper 122 at the end of the light strip better suits the operator's retrieving habits, allowing the operator to retrieve the head of the light strip with minimal effort, reducing hand fatigue and improving work comfort.

[0104] Optionally, the first pry handle 122 can be a groove formed on the side plate portion 12. This groove is recessed not only along the second direction Y towards the outer side of the side plate portion 12, but also along the thickness direction of the tray body 10 in a direction away from the first surface 10a, so that the bottom wall surface of the first pry handle 122 can be lower than the first surface 10a, thereby making it easier to pick up the first U-shaped light strip 1. The pry tool can be a finger or other tool that requires hand-holding, as long as it can be inserted into the pry handle and is easy to operate.

[0105] Continue reading Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the portion of the first support 20 used to form the first placement area 101a is provided with a second gripper 21, the second gripper 21 extending through the first support 20 in a first direction X, and the second gripper 21 is configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0106] A second gripper 21 connected to the first placement area 101a is provided on the first support 20. After the U-shaped light strip is placed in the tray 100, the second gripper 21 is located on both sides of the light strip near the head, providing lateral operating space for the head to pick up the light strip, adapting to the picking habits or tool needs of different operators, and improving the flexibility of operation.

[0107] In some embodiments, the first support portion 20 is further provided with a third gripper portion 22, which is disposed away from the first placement area 101a in the second direction Y. The third gripper portion 22 penetrates the first support portion 20 and the second support portion 30 along the first direction X. The third gripper portion 22 is configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip 1 and the second U-shaped light strip 2.

[0108] By providing a third gripper 22 on the first support portion 20 away from the first placement area 101a, and by having the third gripper 22 penetrate through the first support portion 20 and the second support portion 30, space for a pry tool can be provided when picking up the tail of the light strip, facilitating the picking up of the tail of the light strip. Simultaneously, this third gripper 22, in conjunction with the first gripper 122 for picking up the head of the light strip or the second gripper 21 for picking up the tail of the light strip, enables easy picking up of the entire light strip, avoiding deformation caused by forcibly pulling the light strip, and reducing the risk of scratching the surface of the light strip, thus providing better protection for the light strip.

[0109] In addition, the design with multiple hand grips reduces direct contact with the tray and the light strips, preventing contamination or damage to the light strips.

[0110] Optionally, the second gripper 21 may include a notch formed on the first support portion 20, which penetrates the first support portion 20, and may also include a groove recessed on the first surface 10a, the bottom wall of which is lower than the first surface 10a, thereby making it easier to pick up the first U-shaped light strip 1. Correspondingly, the third gripper 22 may have the same structure as the second gripper 21, the difference being that a through notch is also formed on the second support portion 30. For details on the structure, please refer to the description of the second gripper 21, which will not be repeated here.

[0111] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first support portion 20 is provided with a first groove 23, the bottom wall surface of the first groove 23 forming a first top surface 20a, and the second support portion 30 is provided with a second groove 31, the bottom wall surface of the second groove 31 forming a second top surface 30a. The first groove 23 and the second groove 31 together form a second receiving position 102. It can be understood that the first groove 23 and the second groove 31 extend along the second direction Y.

[0112] By providing grooves on the first top surface 20a of the first support portion 20 and the second top surface 30a of the second support portion 30 to form a second receiving position 102, the second U-shaped light strip 2 is placed in the groove, which limits the position of the second U-shaped light strip 2, thereby fixing its position and preventing it from shifting laterally during transportation or operation. This ensures the stability of the second U-shaped light strip 2 and prevents it from being damaged by shifting, or from damaging the first U-shaped light strip 1, thus effectively protecting the upper and lower layers of U-shaped light strips. Furthermore, it ensures that the second U-shaped light strips 2 in the same tray 100 are roughly aligned, facilitating precise gripping by automated equipment in processes requiring automation.

[0113] See Figure 7 In some embodiments, the tray body 10 has a second receiving groove 10b on its surface away from the first surface 10a along its own thickness direction. The second receiving groove 10b is configured to receive at least a portion of the tray body 10 when stacked with another tray 100.

[0114] Specifically, in the two stacked trays 100, the side plate portion 12 of the lower tray 100 is embedded in the second receiving groove 10b.

[0115] By providing a second receiving groove 10b on the surface of the pallet body 10 away from the first surface 10a along its own thickness direction, in two pallets 100 stacked together, part of the pallet body 10 of the lower pallet 100 can be embedded in the second receiving groove 10b of the upper pallet 100. In this way, most of the structure between the two pallets 100 is interlocked, which not only strengthens the bonding strength between the two pallets 100 stacked together, but also reduces the total height of the pallet 100 stacked and reduces the space occupied.

[0116] See Figure 5 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 In some embodiments, the edge of the tray body 10 is provided with a first slot 10c, the first slot 10c is recessed toward the second receiving groove 10b to form a first protrusion 10d, and the first protrusion 10d of the tray 100 is configured to engage with the first slot 10c when stacked with another tray 100.

[0117] By setting a first slot 10c on the edge of the tray body 10 and recessing the first slot 10c toward the second receiving slot 10b to form a first protrusion 10d, in two stacked trays 100, the first protrusion 10d of the upper tray 100 cooperates with the first slot 10c of the lower tray 100. The cooperative protrusion structure can limit the position of the trays 100, prevent the trays 100 from sliding or misaligning, and ensure the overall stability of the trays 100 when stacked in multiple layers.

[0118] Optionally, there can be multiple first slots 10c, and these multiple first slots 10c can be spaced apart around the side plate portion 12. Taking a rectangular pallet 100 as an example, the side plate portions 12 around the bottom plate portion 11 are provided with first slots 10c. With this arrangement, when one pallet 100 is stacked on top of another pallet 100, the stacking of the pallets 100 can be made more stable.

[0119] Combination Figure 9 In some embodiments, a second slot 20b is provided on the first top surface 20a and / or the second top surface 30a. The second slot 20b is recessed toward the second receiving groove 10b to form a second protrusion 20c. The second protrusion 20c of the tray 100 is configured to engage with the second slot 20b when stacked with another tray 100.

[0120] In one example, a second slot 20b is provided on the first top surface 20a. When multiple trays 100 are stacked, the interior of the tray 100 is limited by a second protrusion 20c located on the first support portion 20 engaging with the second slot 20b. In another example, a second slot 20b is provided on the second top surface 30a. When multiple trays 100 are stacked, the interior of the tray 100 is limited by a second protrusion 20c located on the second support portion 30 engaging with the second slot 20b. In yet another example, both the first top surface 20a and the second top surface 30a are provided with second slots 20b. When multiple trays 100 are stacked, the interior of the tray 100 is limited by a second protrusion 20c located on the first support portion 20 and the second support portion 30 engaging with the corresponding second slot 20b.

[0121] In some embodiments, a third slot 20d is provided on the portion of the first surface 10a used to form the first receiving position 101. The third slot 20d is recessed toward the second receiving groove 10b to form a third protrusion 20e. The third protrusion 20e of the tray 100 is configured to engage with the third slot 20d when stacked with another tray 100.

[0122] A second slot 20b is provided on the top surface of the first support part 20 and the second support part 30 where the light strip is placed, and the second slot 20b is recessed toward the second receiving groove 10b to form a second slot protrusion 20c. A third slot 20d is provided on the portion of the first surface 10a used to form the first receiving position 101. In two empty trays 100 stacked on each other, most of the tray body 10 of the lower tray 100 is embedded in the second receiving groove 10b of the upper tray 100, the second slot protrusion 20c of the upper tray 100 is embedded in the second slot 20b of the lower tray 100, and the third slot protrusion 20e of the upper tray 100 is embedded in the third slot 20d of the lower tray 100. Through the structural design of multiple interlocking positions, the stacking of the trays 100 can be made more secure, reducing the risk of the tray assembly 200 tipping over during transportation.

[0123] Optionally, the first slot 10c, the second slot 20b, and the third slot 20d can be formed by stamping, thereby forming a groove structure on the edge of the side plate portion 12, the top surface of the support portion, and the first surface 10a, and forming a protrusion structure in the second receiving groove 10b on the opposite side, that is, forming the first protrusion 10d, the second protrusion 20c, and the third protrusion 20e.

[0124] In addition, there are multiple second card slots 20b and multiple third card slots 20d, and the multiple second card slots 20b and third card slots 20d are all arranged at intervals along the second direction Y.

[0125] Continue reading Figure 5 In some embodiments, when a second slot 20b is provided on both the first top surface 20a and the second top surface 30a, and a third slot 20d is provided on the portion of the first surface 10a used to form the first receiving position 101, the second slot 20b and the third slot 20d are staggered along the first direction X. When multiple second slots 20b are provided on both the first top surface 20a and the second top surface 30a, and multiple third slots 20d are provided, the second slots 20b on the first top surface 20a and the second slots 20b on the second top surface 30a can be correspondingly provided along the first direction X, while the second slots 20b and the third slots 20d are staggered one-to-one along the first direction X.

[0126] The second slot 20b located on the first top surface 20a and the second top surface 30a and the third slot 20d located on the first surface 10a are staggered along the first direction X. In this way, when multiple trays 100 are stacked together, the trays 100 can be engaged at different positions along the first direction X, thereby making the trays 100 fit together more securely.

[0127] See Figures 8 to 9 This application also discloses a pallet assembly 200, including multiple pallets 100 as described in the above embodiments, wherein the multiple pallets 100 are stacked sequentially along the thickness direction of the pallet body 10. The stacking design of the multi-layer pallets 100 reduces the space occupied in warehousing and transportation, optimizes space utilization, and lowers logistics costs. Furthermore, it facilitates the batch retrieval and storage of U-shaped light strips in the production workshop, improving supply chain efficiency.

[0128] The pallets and pallet assemblies disclosed in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the pallets and pallet assemblies of this application and their core ideas. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A tray, characterized in that, include: A tray body, the tray body having a first surface; Multiple first support portions are provided, which protrude from the first surface and are spaced apart along a first direction. Each first support portion extends along a second direction, and a first receiving position for placing a first U-shaped light strip is formed between two adjacent first support portions and the first surface. A plurality of second support portions are provided, the plurality of second support portions protruding from the first surface and the plurality of second support portions are spaced apart along the first direction, each second support portion extending along the second direction, and the second support portions and the first support portions are alternately provided along the first direction; The first support portion has a first top surface facing away from the first surface, and the second support portion has a second top surface facing away from the first surface. The second top surface of the second support portion and the first top surface of an adjacent first support portion together form a second receiving position for placing a second U-shaped light strip. The second receiving position and the first receiving position are staggered along the thickness direction of the tray body. The first accommodating position has a first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip, and the second accommodating position has a second placement area for placing the head of the second U-shaped light strip. The first placement area and the second placement area are located at the same end of the tray body. Wherein, the first direction intersects with the second direction.

2. The pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray body includes: The base plate portion has the first surface; The side plate portion surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion, and the first surface of the side plate portion and the bottom plate portion together form a first receiving groove, and the first support portion and the second support portion are both located in the first receiving groove; The side plate portion has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along the first direction. The first support portion near the first side is connected to the side plate portion. The first support portion near the second side, the side plate portion, and the first surface also form a first receiving position for placing the first U-shaped light strip.

3. The tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray body includes: The base plate portion has the first surface; The side plate portion surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate portion, and the first surface of the side plate portion and the bottom plate portion together form a first receiving groove, and the first support portion and the second support portion are both located in the first receiving groove; The first support portion extends to both ends of the second direction to connect with the side plate portion, the second support portion extends to one end of the second direction to connect with the side plate portion, and the other end of the second support portion is spaced apart from the side plate portion to form a first placement area for placing the head of the first U-shaped light strip between the side plate portion, the second support portion and two adjacent first support portions.

4. The tray according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side plate portion forming the first placement area is provided with a recessed groove, which is connected to the first placement area. The bottom wall of the recessed groove and the first top surface of the first support portion together form the second placement area for supporting the head of the second U-shaped light strip, so that the first U-shaped light strip located in the first receiving position and the second U-shaped light strip located in the second receiving position are staggered in the second direction.

5. The pallet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side panel portion forming the first placement area is provided with a first pry handle, the first pry handle being connected to the first placement area, and the first pry handle being configured to allow a pry tool to extend into and retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip; and / or The first support portion for forming the first placement area is provided with a second gripper portion, the second gripper portion extending through the first support portion along the first direction, and the second gripper portion being configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip.

6. The tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first support portion is also provided with a third gripper portion, which is disposed away from the first placement area in the second direction. The third gripper portion penetrates the first support portion and the second support portion along the first direction. The third gripper portion is configured to allow a pry tool to extend in to retrieve the first U-shaped light strip and the second U-shaped light strip.

7. The pallet according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first support portion is provided with a first groove, the bottom wall surface of the first groove forms the first top surface, the second support portion is provided with a second groove, the bottom wall surface of the second groove forms the second top surface, and the first groove and the second groove together form the second receiving position.

8. The tray according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The pallet body has a second receiving groove on its surface away from the first surface along its own thickness direction. The second receiving groove is configured to receive at least part of the pallet body when stacked with another pallet. The edge of the tray body is provided with a first slot, the first slot being recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a first protrusion, the first protrusion of the tray being configured to engage with the first slot when stacked with another tray; and / or, A second slot is provided on the first top surface and / or the second top surface, the second slot being recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a second protrusion, the second protrusion of the tray being configured to engage with the second slot when stacked with another tray; and / or, The first surface has a third slot on the portion forming the first receiving position, and the second slot is recessed toward the second receiving groove to form a third protrusion. The third protrusion of the tray is configured to engage with the third slot when stacked with another tray.

9. The tray according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the second card slot is provided on both the first top surface and the second top surface, and the third card slot is provided on the portion of the first surface used to form the first receiving position, the second card slot and the third card slot are staggered along the first direction.

10. A tray assembly, characterized in that, It includes a plurality of trays as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the plurality of trays are stacked sequentially along the thickness direction of the tray body.

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