Storage and / or transport device made of plastic for displaying goods, use thereof and associated method

Abstract

A flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic (1; 100) for presenting goods, comprising a flat support element (2; 102) which has a goods carrier upper side (4; 104) and a carrier lower side (6; 106) facing away from the latter, the goods carrier upper side (4; 104) and the carrier lower side (6; 106) being connected to one another via at least one peripheral edge (8; 108), a plurality of feet (10; 110) which are formed integrally on the support element (2; 102) and are at least partially designed as hollow bodies, the support element (2; 102) having at least one elongated slot (14; 114) on its peripheral edge (8; 108) through which a free inner volume (16; 116) extending laterally inwards and delimited by inner walls is accessible from the outside.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for the presentation of goods, its fastening mechanism for optional side walls and its use. background

[0002] In practice, so-called display pallets are known, which are used for product presentation in salesrooms. These display pallets feature so-called displays made of cardboard or plastic, which are positively connected to the pallet forming the floor. For this purpose, the displays can, for example, have a halyard, which is then clamped between the top of the pallet and the product, so that the display is held in place by the product.

[0003] In practice, this design proves to be disadvantageous because such displays can only be inadequately fixed, particularly when pallets are unloaded or no longer sufficiently loaded. Task

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for the presentation of goods, which enables a clean and resilient attachment of removable side walls.

[0005] Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to arrange detachable side walls securely and non-slip on the reusable storage and / or reusable transport device.

[0006] Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a reusable storage and / or reusable transport device from which detachably arranged side walls can be separated again particularly easily and without residue. Solution

[0007] The problem is solved by the technical features specified in patent claim 1 and by a method according to patent claim 9.

[0008] The core of the present invention is to provide a flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic for product presentation. This device comprises at least one flat support element, which has a product carrier top and a support bottom facing away from it, wherein the product carrier top and bottom are connected to one another via at least one peripheral edge. This is advantageous because it provides a stable receiving area for goods arranged on the support element.

[0009] Furthermore, the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic for product presentation features several feet molded onto the support element, which are at least partially hollow. This is advantageous because it keeps the support element spaced from the floor and allows for easy repositioning by forklift or pallet truck.

[0010] Furthermore, the carrier element has at least one elongated slot on its circumferential edge, through which a laterally inwardly extending, free interior volume, which is delimited by interior walls, is accessible from the outside. The interior volume is additionally accessible from the outside via a first upper through-opening in the upper side of the goods carrier and a second through-opening in the underside of the carrier. This is advantageous because the interior volume, which extends inside the carrier element between the upper side and the underside of the goods carrier, is particularly easy and quick to access via the two through-openings.

[0011] Furthermore, it is advantageous because an effective fastening mechanism can be provided. This fastening mechanism allows optional side walls, for example, made of cardboard or plastic, to be quickly and easily connected to the flat, reusable plastic storage and / or transport device, and then detached again. Furthermore, it is now possible for the first time to stably and securely connect such side walls to the flat, reusable plastic storage and / or transport device using a fastening mechanism described here.

[0012] Further advantageous embodiments emerge from the subclaims.

[0013] In a further advantageous embodiment, the two through-openings have a common central axis. This is advantageous because the two through-openings are, at least in sections, aligned congruently with each other. Advantageously, both through-openings are spaced apart from each other by the free internal volume between them. It is possible to guide an object through the first through-opening, traversing the free internal volume, and out again through the second through-opening.

[0014] In a further advantageous embodiment, the through-opening of the upper side of the goods carrier is larger than or equal to the through-opening of the underside of the carrier. This is advantageous for the subsequent attachment of a side wall with at least one tab-like element.

[0015] If, for example, the tab-like element is inserted laterally from the outside into the inner volume via the elongated slot, the inner volume is first filled with the tab-like element. A basic position is formed. A direct connection between the first and second through-openings is no longer possible. However, in this state, the tab-like element and the side wall arranged thereon are not yet fixed. In order to now implement a secure and effective fastening of the side wall via the tab-like element, a compressive force is advantageously exerted on the tab-like element. This can be achieved by inserting an object, for example a finger, through the first through-opening and onto the

[0016] through-opening exerts a compressive force. As a result of this compressive force application, the tab-like element is deflected from its inserted basic position, for example pivoted or tilted. The compressive force is applied until the tab-like element is at least partially guided through the lower through-opening and at least partially forms a positive and / or non-positive connection with it. This creates a step profile. The step profile enables secure fixing and fastening of the entire side wall. This is of course not to be understood as limiting, so it is also conceivable for the compressive force to be exerted from below, i.e. through the lower through-opening onto the tab-like element, and for the latter to be guided through the upper through-opening at least in section.

[0017] In a further advantageous embodiment, the through-opening of the upper side of the goods carrier is larger than the through-opening of the carrier underside. This is advantageous because the compressive force is applied through the through-opening of the upper side of the goods carrier, and, for example, a fingertip or a portion of a finger needs to be passed through. In contrast, the through-opening of the carrier underside is smaller, since this allows only the tab-like element to be passed through, at least in sections.

[0018] This is of course not to be understood as limiting, so it is conceivable that any other object such as a rod or a pin can be used to apply the compressive force.

[0019] In a further advantageous embodiment, the side wall has at least three elongated slots. This is advantageous because the at least three elongated slots interrupt the peripheral edge on one side each. Thus, a side wall having three sections, each with at least three tab-like elements arranged thereon, can be connected particularly easily and effectively to the flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic.

[0020] This is of course not to be understood as limiting, so that depending on the size of the flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic, several long slots can also be formed per side wall section.

[0021] Furthermore, it is also conceivable for the elongated slot to be continuous, at least in sections. This is advantageous because differently shaped side walls with tab-like elements can always be securely inserted into the elongated slot. This embodiment is also particularly advantageous if the upper and lower through-openings are also present in multiple locations and are at least partially aligned with one another.

[0022] In a further advantageous embodiment, the flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic can also be referred to as a plastic pallet and / or display pallet.

[0023] In a further advantageous embodiment, the interior volume is designed as a continuous groove, at least in sections. This is advantageous because it allows several tab-like elements or tab-like elements of different sizes to be inserted into the interior volume. Advantageously, in this embodiment of the interior volume, the elongated slot is also designed to be correspondingly longer. This makes it possible to provide particularly high variability for differently designed side walls with tab-like elements arranged thereon. It has proven advantageous if the interior volume is designed to be flat, cuboid-shaped. The geometry of the interior volume is particularly advantageously designed such that the tab-like elements can be inserted quickly and easily, but can still be adequately held and fastened.

[0024] In a further advantageous embodiment, the interior volume is spanned horizontally or at an incline downwards. In the simplest embodiment, the interior volume extends horizontally within the support element and is further delimited by the upper side of the goods carrier on one side and the underside of the carrier on the other. The horizontal design makes it possible to insert tab-like elements into the interior volume particularly easily and quickly and to form stair profiles for fastening by applying compressive force.

[0025] This is, of course, not to be understood as limiting; it is also conceivable for the interior volume to be inclined downwards. This can prove advantageous, as it allows the tab-like elements to be inserted even more quickly and easily into an interior volume inclined downwards. However, this design makes it somewhat more difficult to apply the compressive force and create a stepped profile for the tab-like elements for fastening. Advantageous inclinations can be, for example, 45° or 60°.

[0026] A further advantageous embodiment presents a flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for product presentation, which further comprises at least one upwardly extending side wall for spanning a product presentation volume, which has at least one tab-like element on a lower edge, which is inserted into the at least one elongated slot and is deflected therein, at least in sections, about a pivot axis by the application of force, forming a stepped profile. This is advantageous because it allows the creation of a complete display pallet. The side wall, which can also have several pivotable sections, spans a spatial volume suitable for accommodating goods and products. For the first time, it is possible to propose a particularly stable design for a display pallet.

[0027] In a further advantageous embodiment, it has proven advantageous if the tab-like element has at least one projection. This projection can later be deflected about the pivot axis by applying a compressive force. To simplify this deflection, it is conceivable, for example, to provide a fold and / or perforations at least in sections along the pivot axis.

[0028] In a further advantageous embodiment, the projection has at least one, advantageously two, symmetrically formed extensions. These extensions can be understood as locking means. If the projection is deflected by applying a compressive force and guided through the lower through-opening, the compressive force is applied until the two extensions engage below the lower end of the through-opening, i.e., the underside of the support. This engagement ensures reliable and effective fastening of the tab-like element, forming a stepped profile with a positive fit.

[0029] At the same time, by pivoting the projection downward, at least partially through the second through-opening, the entire tab-like element and the side wall arranged thereon are guided downward against an inner base wall. This advantageously creates a common contact surface between the tab-like element and the inner base wall. At the same time, the side wall arranged on the tab-like element closes the elongated slot.

[0030] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for mounting side walls on a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for the presentation of goods, comprising at least the following steps: a. Inserting a tab-like element of a side wall into the elongated slot of the device to form a home position; b. Applying a compressive force through the upper through-opening of the goods carrier top side or through the second through-opening of the carrier bottom side to the tab-like element and deflecting the same in the direction of the introduced compressive force by at least 45° relative to the home position with positive engagement against a portion of the first or second through-opening, so that a step profile is formed.

[0031] Advantageously, the basic position is understood to be the position in which the tab-like element is inserted laterally into the interior volume via the elongated slot. Only when a compressive force is applied does the tab-like element, or more precisely, its at least one projection, deflect. This is advantageous because it allows for a particularly rapid assembly method in which side walls can be reliably and securely connected to the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic. Particularly advantageously, the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic disclosed here can also accommodate side walls without goods or products being placed or stored on the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic.

[0032] Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for sales promotion and presentation of products and / or as a display pallet.

[0033] Further advantages, features and design options emerge from the following description of figures of non-limiting embodiments. Brief description of the drawings

[0034] In the drawings shows: Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a flat reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic; Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view of Figure 1; Figures 3a to 3d show a schematic assembly sequence of a side wall with a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic; Figure 4 shows a side view of a side wall with a tab-like element; Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the fastening mechanism of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic and side walls; Figure 6 shows a perspective sectional view of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic with arranged side wall; Figure 7 shows a further perspective sectional view of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic with arranged side wall; Figure 8 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic; Figure 9 shows an enlarged sectional view Figure 8; Figure 10 a side view of a further side wall with a tab-like element; Figure 11 a partial sectional view of the further embodiment of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic on Figure 8 with a side wall attached to it.

[0035] In the drawings, elements provided with the same reference numerals essentially correspond to one another unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, components that are not essential to understanding the technical teaching disclosed herein are omitted. Reference numerals will not be repeated for all elements already introduced and illustrated, provided that the elements themselves and their function have already been described or are known to a person skilled in the art. Detailed description of implementation examples

[0036] Figure 1shows a first exemplary embodiment of a flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 1. This device is formed by a flat support element 2, which has a goods carrier upper side 4 and a carrier lower side 6. The goods carrier upper side 4 and the carrier lower side 6 are firmly connected to one another via a circumferential edge 8. For better transportability, for example by means of a forklift or pallet truck, at least one, advantageously several, support feet 10 are provided on the carrier lower side 6 and / or on the support element 2. To reduce weight, these feet are advantageously at least partially designed as hollow bodies. This is also advantageous because it allows the entire flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 1 to be stackable and / or nestable.

[0037] To improve the load-bearing capacity and to stabilize the support element 2, it can have numerous interruptions 12, for example in the form of a lattice structure or honeycomb structure.

[0038] Furthermore, in Figure 1 It is shown that the peripheral edge 8 here has two elongated slots 14. The elongated slots 14 are designed such that they simultaneously represent an opening into an internal volume 16. This internal volume 16 is advantageous in that, if side walls are required (not shown here), these can be introduced into the internal volume 16 in sections via the respective elongated slot 14.

[0039] Furthermore, the goods carrier top side 4 has a first through-opening 18. A further, second through-opening 20 is provided opposite this first through-opening 18 on the carrier bottom side 6. Advantageously, the interior volume 16 can be accessed via both the through-opening 18 and the through-opening 20.

[0040] It has proven particularly advantageous if the inner volume 16, which is spanned by several inner walls, has a groove-like geometry.

[0041] Figure 2 shows an enlarged sectional view from Figure 1, in which the flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 1 is shown as a section. The interior volume 16 is flat, cuboid-shaped and merges into the elongated slot 14. Furthermore, the sectional view, which runs through both through openings 18 and 20, shows that they are of different sizes in this embodiment.

[0042] In this exemplary embodiment, the first through-opening 18 is larger than the subsequent through-opening 20. Both have a rectangular basic shape. Furthermore, both through-openings 18 and 20 have a common central axis M. Advantageously, the central axis M runs vertically.

[0043] In the Figures 3a to 3dis a schematic sequence of the fastening mechanism of a side wall 22 with a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 1. Thus, Figure 3a 1 shows a side sectional view of the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 1. It shows the upper side 4 of the goods carrier with the through-opening 18 arranged therein. Extending below this, spaced across the interior volume 16, is the lower side 6 of the carrier with the further through-opening 20 provided therein. In this exemplary embodiment, the through-openings 18 and 20 do not have a common center axis M.

[0044] Furthermore, it can be seen that the goods carrier upper side 4 and the carrier lower side 6 are only spaced apart from each other in the area of ​​the inner volume 16.

[0045] If a tab-like element 24 is inserted laterally through the elongated slot 14 into the free internal volume 16, the cuboid geometry of the internal volume 16 causes an advantageous deflection of the tab-like element 24 in a horizontal position. This is Figure 3b shown.

[0046] It should be noted that the mechanism presented here is in the Figures 3a to 3d These are schematic illustrations intended to illustrate the fastening in a simplified manner.

[0047] In the simplest embodiment, the side wall 22 is inserted into the inner volume 16 via the elongated slot 14 until the side wall 22 forms at least one common contact surface with the carrier element 2, advantageously thus the goods carrier upper side 4.

[0048] In order to connect the side wall 22 accordingly with the flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 1, as in Figure 3cAs shown, a force is applied and the fastening mechanism is implemented. In this exemplary embodiment, a compressive force D is exerted on the tab-like element 24 through the first through-opening 16. This compressive force D, which advantageously acts on the tab-like element 24 from top to bottom, causes the element to be deflected downwards from its originally horizontal position at a predeterminable pivot axis S or a predetermined fold, which may also be perforated.

[0049] By providing the further through-opening 20, it is now possible for the tab-like element 24 to follow the pressure force application D and to be guided at least partially, advantageously completely, through the further through-opening 20.

[0050] At the same time, the side wall 22 is guided against the inner floor wall 26 by the passage and advantageously forms a common contact surface with it, at least in sections. This is shown in Figure 3d shown. The side wall 22 now forms a stepped profile. It now has common contact surfaces with the inner floor wall 26 and the peripheral edge 10. In addition, the elongated slot 14 is spanned by the side wall 22 and thus closed.

[0051] In Figure 4 An exemplary side wall 22 is shown. The embodiment shown here is not limited and should be understood as such, so it is also conceivable that more than the three tab-like elements 24 shown here are provided. The side wall 22 shown here can be made of plastic or cardboard.

[0052] The tab-like element 24 shown here is designed as an extension of the side wall 22. Its position can be changed particularly advantageously via one or more pivot axes S. The tab-like element 2 has lateral sections 28 and 30. A projection 32 is arranged symmetrically between the two sections 28 and 30. Free spaces 34, 36 are provided between the sections 28 and 30 on the one hand and the projection 32 on the other. The projection 32 can advantageously be pivoted and deflected about the pivot axis S. This can be facilitated, for example, by providing numerous perforations (not shown here) along the pivot axis in the region of the projection 32. This can enable easier pivoting. Furthermore, the entire tab-like element 24 can also be deflected along the pivot axis. Numerous perforations can also be provided here for improved deflection.An alternative to the perforations mentioned here along the pivot axes A, S can also be corresponding folds.

[0053] In Figure 5 A schematic view of a flat reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 1 is now shown, on which a side wall 22, which has a total of three sections, is to be arranged. Each section of the side wall 22 has a tab-like element 24, as in Figure 4shown. The three tab-like elements 24 shown here are already deflected about the pivot axis A and form a right angle with the sections of the side wall 22. This allows them to be inserted particularly easily into the free interior volume via the elongated slot. The two sections 28 and 30, which remain undeflected in the interior volume 16, serve to improve the stability of the fastening mechanism. The two sections 28 and 30 are simply inserted laterally into the interior volume 16 via the elongated slot 14.

[0054] Of course, it is also conceivable that the tab-like element 24 is deflected along the pivot axis A, but does not form a right angle with the side wall 22. This is the case, for example, when the side wall 22 is made of cardboard and the tab-like elements 24 are folded manually. In this case, it often happens that the cardboard construction creates a certain restoring force, so that the tab-like elements 24 do not remain at a 90° angle, but rather, for example, form angles of 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, 80°, or 85°. These angular ranges, along with the ranges in between, are also covered by the invention described here.

[0055] Once the tab-like element 24 has been inserted into the interior volume 16 via the elongated slot 14, it can still easily slide out of the elongated slot 14 in this position. Therefore, additional fastening of the tab-like element and thus also of the entire side wall 22 is necessary. This fastening is achieved by applying a compressive force D through the first through-opening 18 to the projection 32 of the tab-like element 24. The projection 32 is deflected by the compressive force from its original, for example, horizontal position. The deflection occurs downwards in the direction of the second through-opening 20.

[0056] Due to the advantageous design of the second through-opening 20, the projection 32 can be pivoted through the second through-opening 20. This is for example possible in Figure 6shown. In the perspective sectional view shown here, the side wall 22 advantageously extends upwards. The tab-like element 24 is inserted into the free internal volume 16 via the elongated slot. In the fastening position shown here, the section 28 of the tab-like element 24 is arranged in the free internal volume 16 without being deflected in the insertion direction. The same applies to the section 30, which is not shown separately here. The arrangement of the sections 28 and 30 is advantageous in that it prevents the tab-like element 24 from tilting outwards again, for example in the case of very high side walls 22.

[0057] The projection 32, on the other hand, extends through the second through-opening 20 and pivots about the pivot axis S. This creates a stepped shape. This advantageously ensures that the tab-like element is positioned particularly securely within the interior volume 16, preventing the entire side wall 22 from slipping or even sliding out. Furthermore, it is now possible for the first time to attach a side wall 22 to a flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 1.

[0058] Figure 7 shows a perspective bottom view of the sectional view from Figure 6. Here it is shown again that projection 32 is passed through the second through-opening 20 and is arranged protruding therefrom. At the same time, it is also evident that tab-like element 24 is positioned in the inner volume 16. In this fastening state, the tab-like element 24 forms a common contact surface together with the inner base wall 26. This simultaneously closes the opening of the elongated slot 14 (not shown here). Overall, the tab-like element 24 is thus arranged in a stepped manner. This special stepped shape allows for a particularly stable and effective fastening.

[0059] Particularly advantageous is the projection 32 as in Figure 4 shown provided with temporal projections, which after the projection 32 has been passed through the second through-opening 20 engages underneath it and thus represents an additional security.

[0060] Figure 8shows a further embodiment of the flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 100. This also has a support element two, which has a goods carrier top 1044 and a carrier bottom 1066. Both sides are permanently connected to each other by the circumferential edge 108. This embodiment also advantageously has four feet 110.

[0061] The flat reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 100 shown here differs from the flat reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 1 from Figure 1 in that the first through-opening 118 is offset by 90° relative to the first through-opening 18 of Figure 1 is trained.

[0062] Here, too, the first through-opening 118 is rectangular. It allows passage from above into the free interior volume 116. The free interior volume 116 is also accessible from the side via the elongated slot 114. In total, this further embodiment shows four first through-openings 118.

[0063] Figure 9 shows an enlarged section of Figure 8 Advantageously, the geometry of the second through-opening 120 remains unchanged. Advantageously, both through-openings 118, 120 also have a common center axis.

[0064] In Figure 10 A further side wall 122 is shown. This side wall 122 has, as an example, three tab-like elements 124 on its lower edges. In contrast to the tab-like element 24 from Figure 4 is this here in Figure 10The tab-like element 124 shown is designed to be rotated. More precisely, the projection 132 is designed to be offset by 90°. The projection 132 is designed to extend laterally here. The Figure 10 The tab-like element 124 shown has a first section 128 and a second section 130. However, the two sections 128 and 130 are not of the same size and symmetrical to each other, as in Figure 4 is the case. In the Figure 10 In the embodiment shown, sections 128 and 130 are of different sizes. Furthermore, the projection has lateral extensions 133, which are advantageous for subsequent fastening. Advantageously, both extensions 133 are formed symmetrically to one another.

[0065] Furthermore, the pivot axis S is also offset by 90°. This is advantageous because it provides an additional, secure fastening mechanism for the side wall 122 with the flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic 100.

[0066] Figure 11 now shows a fastening mechanism for the flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 100 with a side wall 122. The properties described above also apply to this embodiment. The tab-like element 124 is inserted into the interior volume 116 via the elongated slot 114.

[0067] The projection 132 is initially shown in the undeflected position. If the projection 132 is now subjected to a compressive force exerted on the projection 132 through the first through-opening 118, the projection 132 pivots downward along the pivot axis S through the second through-opening 120. Due to the advantageous extensions 133, it is possible for the projection 132 as a whole to engage beneath the underside 106 of the support. This allows for further secure fastening. When the compressive force is applied to the projection 132, the entire side wall 122 is guided downward toward the inner base wall 126 until a common contact surface is formed. At the same time, the elongated slot 114 is closed by the side wall 122.

[0068] Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the advantageous embodiments, the invention is not limited to the disclosed examples. Other variations can be derived therefrom by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the invention is not limited to the feature combinations specified below; rather, other combinations and subcombinations that are obvious to those skilled in the art can also be formed from the disclosed features. List of reference symbols

[0069] 1 flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 2 support element 4 goods carrier top 6 support bottom 8 surrounding edge 10 base 12 interruptions 14 elongated slot 16 interior volume 18 first through-opening 20 second through-opening 22 side wall 24 tab-like element 26 inner base wall 28 section 30 section 32 projection 33 extension 34 free space 36 free space 101 Flat, reusable storage and / or transport device made of plastic 102 Support element 104 Goods carrier top 106 Support bottom 108 Circumferential edge 110 Base 112 Interruptions 114 Long slot 116 Internal volume 118 First through-opening 120 Second through-opening 122 Side wall 124 Tab-like element 126 Inner base wall 128 Section 130 Section 132 Projection 133 Extension 134 Free space 136 Free space

Claims

1. Flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic (1; 100) for presenting goods, at least comprising a. a flat support element (2; 102) which has a goods carrier upper side (4; 104) and a carrier lower side (6; 106) facing away from the latter, the goods carrier upper side (4; 104) and the carrier lower side (6; 106) being connected to one another via at least one circumferential edge (8; 108), b. a plurality of feet (10; 110) formed on the support element (2; 102), which feet are at least partially designed as hollow bodies, c.wherein the carrier element (2; 102) has at least one elongated slot (14; 114) on its peripheral edge (8; 108), through which a laterally inwardly extending, free inner volume (16; 116), which is delimited by inner walls, is accessible from the outside, wherein the inner volume (16; 116) is additionally accessible from the outside via a first upper through-opening (18; 118) in the upper side (4; 104) of the goods carrier and a second through-opening (20; 120) in the lower side (6; 106) of the carrier.

2. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for product presentation according to claim 1, characterized in that the two through openings (18, 20; 118, 120) have a common central axis (M).

3. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for product presentation according to claim 1, characterized in thatthe through opening (18; 118) of the goods carrier upper side (4; 104) is larger than or equal to the through opening (20; 120) of the carrier lower side (6; 106).

4. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for the presentation of goods according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that which has at least three elongated slots (14; 114).

5. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for product presentation according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner volume (16; 116) is formed at least in sections as a continuous groove.

6. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic for the presentation of goods according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the internal volume (16; 116) is spanned horizontally or inclined downwards.

7. Flat, reusable storage and / or reusable transport device (1; 100) made of plastic for product presentation according to at least one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one upwardly extending side wall (22; 122) for spanning a product presentation volume, which has at least one tab-like element (24; 124) on a lower edge, which is inserted into the at least one elongated slot (14; 114) and is deflected therein at least in sections about a pivot axis (S) by the application of force (D) and forms a step profile.

8. Flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device (1; 100) made of plastic for product presentation according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one tab-like element (24; 124) has at least one projection (32; 132).

9. A method for arranging side walls on a flat, reusable storage and / or transport device (1; 100) made of plastic for product presentation according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, comprising at least the following steps: a. Inserting a tab-like element (24; 124) of a side wall (22; 122) into the elongated slot (114; 114) of the device (1; 100) to form a base position; b. Exerting a compressive force (D) through the upper through-opening (18; 118) of the goods carrier top side or through the second through-opening (20; 120) of the carrier bottom side (6; 106) onto the tab-like element (24; 124) and deflecting the same in the direction of the introduced compressive force by at least 45° relative to the basic position against a section of the first or second through-opening (18; 118; 20; 120), so that a step profile is formed.

10. Use of a flat reusable storage and / or reusable transport device made of plastic (1; 100) for product presentation according to at least one of the preceding claims 1 to 8 for sales promotion, for the presentation of products and / or as a display pallet.

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