Pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports - Patent application

Abstract

A pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports, the pallet structure comprises a shape body and at least one support housed in the shape body. The shape body comprises a transverse groove for housing a fork for lifting the pallet. An elongated transverse strip can be placed in the transverse groove. The rigidity and load capacity of the pallet structure can be enhanced when it is placed on the ground with an item or when it is lifted from the ground. The shape body comprises a vertical groove that matches the appearance of the support, so that the support on the shape body is not easily displaced or loosened, and also provides support and fork lifting rigidity while loading items, as well as better weather resistance to avoid moisture and rust. Furthermore, various load capacities can be achieved by modifying the amount, material, shape, thickness, etc. of the support.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pallet structure, particularly to a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports to strengthen the structure, which can greatly reduce the assembly and fastening work of the pallet structure, the assembly cost of the pallet is also reduced, and the load capacity only needs to be adapted to meet various load requirements. [Background technology]

[0002] To transport large quantities of goods at once, a concept was developed in which goods were placed on a frame and then moved by a powered machine while the goods were still loaded. This led to the creation of the pallet. A pallet is a flat frame with a through-hole underneath. The forks of a powered machine, such as a forklift, can be inserted into this through-hole to lift the pallet for transportation.

[0003] Most wooden pallets are manufactured from natural wood. While wooden pallets have excellent load capacity, they are bulky and prone to blackening, mold, and insect damage. They require manual repair and maintenance. In particular, governments around the world are increasingly requiring restrictions on the use of various wooden packaging materials, including wooden pallets. For example, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) requires users to comply with ISPM 15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) to prevent pests. This adds significant costs and complex, cumbersome procedures during processing. Even when wooden pallets are possible, they also increase the risk of goods being rejected for import or export and causing delays. Therefore, wooden pallets are gradually being replaced.

[0004] Plastic pallets are typically not as strong and are more prone to bending and deformation than wooden pallets. It is difficult to provide sufficient rigidity and support. To enhance the performance of plastic pallets, the cross-sectional thickness of the injection molding is increased or ribs are added. However, pallet structures with various thicknesses require different molds to achieve this, and it remains difficult to increase sufficient support. Therefore, how to solve the above problems and make pallet structures lightweight and rigid while being easy to manufacture and low manufacturing costs is an important technical issue that needs to be explored. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In view of the problems of high manufacturing costs of conventional pallet structures and insufficient structural strength of plastic pallets, the main objective of the present invention is to provide a pallet structure with a preset shape for holding supports. By using the same shape, i.e., a single mold, for the pallet, the pallet structure can be configured to match the shape of the support, enhancing dynamic and static load capacity, improving strength, and significantly reducing manufacturing and fabrication costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to the pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention, the pallet structure includes a shape body and at least one support housed within the shape body to enhance dynamic load capacity when placed on the ground with items. The shape body has grooves necessary to accommodate a forklift or fork lifting the pallet structure. Elongated transverse strips can be placed within the transverse grooves. In addition to limiting the position of the support, this can enhance the rigidity and load capacity of the pallet structure when placed on the ground with items or when lifted from the ground. The shape body has vertical grooves that match the appearance of the support. The support can be placed in a simple manner, eliminating the need for a large number of nails, fasteners, and inserts required for conventional pallets. Furthermore, the support on the shape body does not easily displace or loosen, providing support and fork-lifting rigidity while the item is being placed on it. An upper cover plate is disposed on the shape body. By combining the upper cover plate and the shape body, the support is not exposed, further improving the support and twisting resistance of the shape body along with better weather resistance. Additionally, by modifying the amount, material, shape, thickness, etc. of supports, various load capacities required for the pallet structure can be achieved.

[0007] Further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. [Figure 4]FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] For a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding a support of the present invention, see Figure 1. Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding a support of the present invention. The pallet structure 1 of the present invention includes a shaped body 10. The shaped body 10 includes at least one support groove therein. Supports are accommodated in the support groove so as to be integrated with the shaped body 10. The support groove can be divided into horizontal and vertical directions. In the horizontal direction, there are multiple vertical grooves 11. The vertical grooves 11 are used to accommodate supports that are vertical installation supports (installation stands 20). In the vertical direction, there are multiple transverse grooves 12. The transverse grooves 12 are used to accommodate supports that are transverse strip-shaped supports (transverse strips 30). When the strip-shaped supports are combined with the shaped body 10, they can limit the movement of the installation stands 20, making the entire pallet structure 1 more stable.

[0010] Please refer now to Figure 2A, which is an exploded perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. The pallet structure 1 of the present invention includes a shaped body 10. The shaped body 10 has at least one vertical groove 11 and a plurality of transverse grooves 12 formed therein. The installation stands 20 are housed within the vertical grooves 11 to make the pallet structure 1 more stable. The transverse grooves 12 are used to house the transverse strips 30. When the strip-shaped supports are combined with the shaped body 10, they can limit the movement of the installation stands 20, making the pallet structure 1 more rigid. See also Figure 2B. The combination of the profile body 10 and the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) can be implemented with or without the application of fasteners. For example, if the profile body 10 and the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) are made of metal, the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) can be fixed in the support grooves (vertical grooves 11 and transverse grooves 12) of the profile body 10 by welding.

[0011] On the other hand, if the profile body 10 and the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) are made of a plastic material, the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) can be fixed in the support grooves (vertical grooves 11 and transverse grooves 12) of the profile body 10 by ultrasonic or high-frequency welding. Furthermore, regardless of whether the profile body 10 and the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) are made of metal, plastic or other material, the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) can be fixed in the support grooves (vertical grooves 11 and transverse grooves 12) of the profile body 10 by adhesive. Besides adhesives, the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) can be fixed in the support grooves (vertical grooves 11 and transverse grooves 12) of the profile body 10 by means of screws, rivets, etc. Furthermore, if the strength requirements are low, an interference fit can be used to directly engage the supports (mounting stands 20 and transverse strips 30) with the support grooves (vertical grooves 11 and transverse grooves 12) of the profile body 10. The above is only an example, and corresponding fastening modes (with or without fasteners) are currently common and known and can be easily replaced.

[0012] Please refer now to Figure 3, which is a rear perspective view of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. The shape body 10 further includes a plurality of foot rests 40 on the underside thereof. In the figure, the foot rests 40 are integrated with the shape body 10 so as to make the pallet structure 1 more stable.

[0013] In addition to the above-described embodiments, the foot rest 40 may be installed separately (not shown, but may be assembled separately). The shape of the foot rest 40 may be cylindrical, square, elongated, or any other geometric shape divided into several strips or pieces. Assembly and installation may be with or without fasteners for ease of transport and convenience of use.

[0014] In addition to the embodiments described above, please refer to Figure 4, which is a front perspective view of another embodiment of a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports of the present invention. The pallet structure 1 of the present invention includes a profile body 10. The profile body 10 includes at least one vertical groove 11 therein. The installation stands 20 are accommodated in the vertical groove 11. The profile body 10 further includes a plurality of transverse grooves 12 on its surface. The transverse grooves 12 are used to accommodate the transverse strips 30. An upper cover plate 50 is disposed on the transverse strips 30. By combining the upper cover plate 50 with the profile body 10, the installation stands 20 and the transverse strips 30 are not exposed. This further improves the support of the pallet structure 1 and the prevention of twisting of the profile body 10. The upper cover plate 50 also provides better weather resistance to the installation stands 20 and the transverse strips 30, preventing moisture and rust. This avoids the drawbacks of conventional pallets, such as their tendency to age, lack of rigidity, or performance degradation.

[0015] The material of the shaped body 10 and the upper cover plate 50 may be plastic or may be made from various other materials. The manufacturing method is not limited to blister, injection, or compression. The other materials of the pallet structure 1 are not necessarily made from a specific material. To meet various usage scenarios and load capacity requirements, the pallet structure 1 may also be used in a state where various materials, amounts, thicknesses, shapes, etc. are combined. If the shaped body 10 is configured with supports with various amounts and materials to meet various usage scenarios and load capacity requirements, the number of molds can be significantly reduced, and manufacturing difficulties can be reduced.

[0016] Furthermore, if the body 10 and top cover 50 have a particular stiffness and strength for some applications, less support (or even no support) is required for use in forming a pallet. The body 10, supports and top cover plate 50 of the pallet structure 1 may be fabricated and installed using any conventional method, with or without the application of fasteners (e.g., welding, adhesive fastening, ultrasonic, radio frequency or adhesive fastening, etc.).

[0017] According to the present invention, a pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports is easy and convenient to manufacture. Because the structure is rigid, secure and lightweight, the pallet is also suitable for storage and transportation. The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. For example, in this embodiment, holes are also provided in the shape body or the upper cover plate to reduce weight. If sufficient support is used to provide sufficient rigidity, the upper cover plate need not be provided. The cross strips may be solid or hollow. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above can be modified in many ways. Such variations should not be considered a departure from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications apparent to those skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1 Pallet structure 10 Shape Body 11 Vertical groove 12 Crossing Ditch 20 Installation stand 30 Transverse Strip 40 Footrest 50 Upper cover plate

Claims

1. A pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports, comprising: The pallet structure includes: a shaped body including at least one support groove therein; a plurality of supports accommodated in the support grooves so as to be integrated with the shape body; Preparation, the support includes a mounting stand and a transverse strip; The transverse strip is used to fix the installation stand so as to limit the movement of the installation stand. Palette structure.

2. 2. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 1, wherein the support groove is a vertical groove for receiving the support.

3. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding a support according to claim 2, characterized in that the support is an installation stand.

4. 2. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 1, wherein the support groove is a transverse groove for receiving the support.

5. 5. A pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 4, characterized in that the supports are transverse strips.

6. 2. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 1, characterized in that an upper cover plate is disposed on the shape body so as to cover the shape body and protect the supports.

7. 7. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 6, wherein the top cover plate includes holes to reduce the weight of the top cover plate.

8. 2. A pallet structure with a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 1, characterized in that the supports are fixed to the shape body by welding, adhesive fastening, ultrasonic, radio frequency or fastening.

9. 2. The pallet structure having a preset shape for holding supports according to claim 1, wherein the shape body includes a plurality of feet on the underside of the shape body.

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