Multi-Purpose Aluminum Pallet with Convertible Structure

Abstract

An "aluminum pallet having a variable structure" is disclosed. The aluminum pallet according to the present invention comprises: an upper loading plate (120) formed horizontally from an aluminum material on which a load to be loaded is loaded; a lower fixing box (110) provided at the bottom of the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120); and a loading plate rotation part (140) provided between the lower fixing box (110) and the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120) so that it rotates relative to the lower fixing box (110). Additionally, it includes a fixing band (160) provided on the upper loading plate (120) to support the front of the load so that the load does not slide down when the upper loading plate (120) is rotated at an angle; and a pair of side fixing clamps (170) provided on both sides of the upper loading plate (120) to fix both sides of the load. Here, it is preferable that the load-bearing material has a hull shape, a hemispherical shape, or an elliptical shape.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an aluminum pallet, and more specifically, to an aluminum pallet having a variable structure that can be transported with various types of loaded materials loaded and, after transport, can be used as an installation stand for the loaded materials by changing the support angle. Background Technology

[0002] Pallets used for transporting or storing goods in industrial sites, logistics warehouses, and exhibition spaces are generally made of materials such as wood, plastic, or metal. Among these, plastic and wooden pallets are widely used because they are provided in a plate-like form, have a simple structure, and are inexpensive.

[0003] Conventional plate-shaped pallets are used in a manner where, after transporting the loaded goods to the desired location, they are mostly discarded or returned without any separate installation structure or display function.

[0004] Meanwhile, mounting brackets used when installing indoor gardens or plant-based air purification systems typically utilize dedicated stands or wall-mounting methods; however, these methods have limitations, such as cumbersome installation and power connection, and difficulty in moving or reconfiguring them after a temporary setup. Prior art literature

[0005] Reference 1. Korean Intellectual Property Office, Registered Patent No. 10-1465627, "Cargo-fixing hand pallet for logistics transport" The problem to be solved

[0006] The objective of the present invention is to provide an aluminum pallet that can be used not only for transporting loads but also as a stand for displaying or mounting loads.

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to provide an aluminum pallet capable of supporting a load at various angles.

[0008] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an aluminum pallet that has an internal battery built in to supply power to the load.

[0009] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an aluminum pallet equipped with a water tray that can also load moss pots and air purification means using moss. means of solving the problem

[0010] The above-described objective of the present invention can be achieved by an aluminum pallet having a variable structure. The aluminum pallet of the present invention comprises: an upper loading plate (120) formed horizontally from an aluminum material on which a load is loaded; a lower fixing box (110) provided at the bottom of the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120); and a loading plate rotation part (140) provided between the lower fixing box (110) and the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120) so that it rotates relative to the lower fixing box (110).

[0011] Additionally, it includes a fixing band (160) provided on the upper loading plate (120) to support the front of the load so that the load does not slide down when the upper loading plate (120) is rotated at an angle; and a pair of side fixing clamps (170) provided on both sides of the upper loading plate (120) to fix both sides of the load.

[0012] Here, it is preferable that the load-bearing material has a hull shape, a hemispherical shape, or an elliptical shape. Effects of the invention

[0013] The pallet according to the present invention has the advantage of being able to perform the combined functions of transportation and display. In particular, by adopting a foldable variable structure, it can be immediately converted into a vertical garden structure or a loaded display structure after being used as a logistics pallet, thereby increasing the efficiency of product installation and display operations.

[0014] In addition, the integrated power supply offers the advantage of improved installation convenience.

[0015] In addition, by adopting aluminum material, it is lightweight and resistant to corrosion, offering the advantage of being able to load items that require water, such as flower pots.

[0016] In addition, it has the advantage of being equipped with an integrated water tray, allowing it to be used without a separate tray when stacking flower pots. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the pallet of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the state of the pallet of the present invention when transporting a loaded object. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the pallet of the present invention in disassembly. FIG. 4 is a planar example illustrating a state in which loads of various shapes are loaded on a pallet of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional example illustrating the internal configuration of the pallet of the present invention when transporting a loaded object. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional example diagram illustrating the configuration when the pallet of the present invention supports a load in a vertical direction. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments of the invention and the accompanying drawings, under the premise that identical reference numerals in the drawings refer to identical components.

[0019] When a component is described as "comprising" another component in the detailed description of the invention or the claims, this shall not be interpreted as being limited to being composed solely of said component unless specifically stated otherwise, but shall be understood as potentially including additional components.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of a pallet (100) according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram illustrating the state in which a load (A) is loaded onto and transported on the pallet (100) according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of the pallet (100) in disassembly.

[0021] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pallet (100) according to the present invention is provided with an upper loading plate (120) that can rotate up and down on a lower fixed box (110). As illustrated in FIG. 2, the pallet (100) is used to transport a load (A) by loading the load (A) onto the upper loading plate (120) while the upper loading plate (120) is positioned horizontally on the lower fixed box (110).

[0022] Additionally, as shown in FIG. 6, the pallet (100) can be used as a stand for displaying a loaded item (A) by rotating the upper loading plate (120) at a certain angle or vertically relative to the lower fixing box (110).

[0023] Accordingly, the pallet (100) of the present invention has the advantage of being able to be used for storage, display, and mounting of the loaded object (A), rather than simply transporting and discarding the loaded object (A).

[0024] The lower fixing box (110) supports the lower part of the upper loading plate (120). As shown in FIG. 3, the lower fixing box (110) is formed in the shape of a housing and accommodates the loading plate rotating part (140) and the battery (150). The upper loading plate (120) has a load (A) loaded on its upper surface.

[0025] Here, both the lower fixing box (110) and the upper loading plate (120) are made of metal. In particular, the upper loading plate (120) is made of aluminum. Aluminum is lighter than steel, with a density about one-third that of steel, which can improve portability and transport efficiency. In addition, since aluminum is resistant to corrosion and water or moisture, it has the advantage of not corroding and allowing for long-term use even when flowerpots are loaded on the upper surface to decorate a plant wall.

[0026] In addition, since aluminum offers a sleek and durable appearance, it does not compromise the aesthetics even when used as a display stand.

[0027] The lower fixing box (110) includes a fixing box body (111) in the form of a box, an external rotation shaft connecting tube (112) provided on one side wall of the fixing box body (111), and an upper plate rotation shaft (113) fitted into the external rotation shaft connecting tube (112) to rotatably support an upper loading plate (120).

[0028] The fixed box body (111) is provided in the form of a square box with an open top. A fork insertion hole (111a) into which the fork of an excavator is inserted is provided in the side wall of the fixed box body (111). The fork insertion hole (111a) can be varied in shape as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2.

[0029] Additionally, on the other side wall of the fixed box body (111), a battery door (111b) is provided so as to be openable and closable, allowing the battery (150) to be inserted into or removed from the fixed box body (111). Additionally, on the other side wall of the fixed box body (111), a water catcher insertion slit (115) is provided so as to allow the water catcher (130) to be inserted into or removed from the fixed box body (111).

[0030] The external rotation shaft coupling tube (112) supports the upper plate rotation shaft (113) by fitting it together with the internal rotation shaft coupling tube (121) of the upper plate (120), so that the upper plate (120) can rotate.

[0031] The upper loading plate (120) is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the fixed box body (111), and a load to be loaded (A) is loaded on the upper surface. The upper loading plate (120) is formed with sufficient thickness of aluminum material so as not to bend under the load of the load to be loaded (A) on the upper surface.

[0032] On one side of the upper loading plate (120), an internal rotation shaft coupling tube (121) into which an upper plate rotation shaft (113) is fitted is provided. In addition, a pair of ring coupling shafts (123) are provided so as to protrude to a certain height in a direction opposite to the internal rotation shaft coupling tube (121).

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, the ring connecting shaft (123) is fitted with the chain ring (161) of the fixing band (160) to the length so that the fixing band (160) secures the load (A).

[0034] A pair of rod coupling brackets (125) are provided on the bottom surface of the upper loading plate (120) in the direction in which the ring coupling shaft (123) is formed. The end of the lifting rod (143) of the loading plate rotating part (140) is rotatably coupled to the pair of rod coupling brackets (125).

[0035] On the surface of the upper loading plate (120), when the loaded object (A) is a flowerpot, a plurality of water discharge holes (117) are formed to discharge water supplied to the flowerpot to the water tray (130). A plurality of water discharge holes (117) are provided in the central area of ​​the upper loading plate (120).

[0036] Meanwhile, a connector (127) is provided on the rear surface of the upper loading plate (120). The connector (127) is provided so that a power cable can be connected when the loaded object (A) is an air purifier, display case, lighting booth, etc., that requires power supply. The connector (127) can be provided in various forms, such as USB type or C type.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 6, it is preferable that the connector (127) be provided at the rear of the upper loading plate (120) so that water can flow down when the upper loading plate (120) is tilted at an angle.

[0038] The water tray (130) is detachably connected to the lower fixing box (110) through the water tray insertion slit (115). As shown in FIG. 5, the water tray (130) collects water discharged from the upper loading plate (120) through the water discharge hole (117). When the loaded object (A) is a flowerpot, the user periodically removes the water tray (130) to remove the collected water after supplying water.

[0039] The loading plate pivoting part (140) is provided in the lower fixed box (110) and supports the upper loading plate (120) so that the upper loading plate (120) can be rotated at various angles relative to the lower fixed box (110). It is preferable that the loading plate pivoting part (140) be provided to sufficiently withstand the weight of the upper loading plate (120) and the load of the loaded object (A). In particular, it is preferable that it be provided in the form of a hydraulic cylinder so as to withstand the load of a flowerpot formed of stone.

[0040] The loading plate rotation part (140) includes a hydraulic cylinder (141) rotatably coupled to the bottom surface of the lower fixed box (110), a lifting rod (143) whose lower end is received inside the hydraulic cylinder (141) and whose upper end is coupled to the rod coupling bracket (125) of the upper loading plate (120) and whose length is adjusted up and down by the operation of the hydraulic cylinder (141), and an operating fluid storage tank (145) that supplies or discharges operating fluid to the hydraulic cylinder (141).

[0041] The loading plate rotation unit (140) rotates the upper loading plate (120) as shown in FIG. 6 by adjusting the length of the lifting rod (143) according to the rotation angle entered by the user.

[0042] The battery (150) is housed in a holder corresponding to the battery door (111b) of the lower fixed box (110) as shown in FIG. 3. The battery (150) is connected to the power line (147) via the connector (127). Here, the power line (147) extends into the upper loading plate (120) through the internal rotating shaft coupling tube (121) and is connected to the connector (127). At this time, the power line (147) extends to the edge area of ​​the upper loading plate (120), avoiding the location of the water discharge hole (117), and is connected to the connector (127).

[0043] The fixing band (160) is coupled to the upper loading plate (120) to fix the position of the load (A) loaded on the upper loading plate (120). The fixing band (160) is easy to fix all loads (A) of various shapes and is provided with a structure that can support the load (A) in a vertically rotated state so that it does not fall downwards, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0044] To this end, a fixing band (160) made of leather material having a certain area and a chain loop (161) extending from both ends of the fixing band (160) and fitted onto a loop connecting shaft (123) are provided. The fixing band (160) is provided with a leather material having sufficient durability to withstand the load of a heavy load object (A), such as a flowerpot.

[0045] Figures 4 (a) and (b) are planar examples illustrating a state in which a fixing band (160) fixes a load (A) of various shapes.

[0046] It is preferable that the fixing band (160) be provided with an area capable of wrapping and fixing not only square-shaped objects but also circular, ball, or spherical objects. It is preferable that the height (h) of the fixing band (160) be provided to correspond to more than half the height of the object (A), and the length be provided with an area capable of covering most of the front and both sides of the object (A), as shown in FIG. 4 (a) and (b).

[0047] The chain ring (161) is provided with a long length so that it can be selectively fitted onto the ring connecting shaft (123) according to the size of the load (A). Even if the upper loading plate (120) is positioned at an angle as shown in FIG. 6 when the chain ring (161) is fitted onto the ring connecting shaft (123), the fixing band (160) supports the front of the load (A) to secure it so that the load (A) does not fall downwards.

[0048] A pair of side fixing clamps (170) are provided on both sides of the upper loading plate (120) to fix both sides of the load (A). When the upper loading plate (120) rotates close to a vertical angle, there is a limit to fixing the position of the load (A) using only the fixing band (160).

[0049] Accordingly, a pair of side fixing clamps (170) are provided to fix both sides of the load (A). The side fixing clamps (170) include a pressure plate (171) that elastically presses the side of the load (A), a length adjustment shaft (173) that extends horizontally to the rear of the pressure plate (171), a rotation lever (175) provided at the end of the length adjustment shaft (173) that is rotated by a user, a shaft fixing ring (177) that is fixedly coupled to the path of the length adjustment shaft (173) and screw-coupled to the length adjustment shaft (173), and a ring fixing block (179) that fixes the shaft fixing ring (177) to the upper loading plate (120).

[0050] The pressure plate (171) is provided in the form of a plate spring having a certain curvature, and stably contacts and fixes the load (A) not only when it is rectangular as shown in FIG. 4 (a), but also when it has a shape with curvature as shown in FIG. 4 (b).

[0051] The process of using the pallet (100) according to the present invention having such a configuration is explained with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.

[0052] The pallet (100) loads the load (A) onto its upper surface and transports it to the location where the load (A) is to be installed or stored. The pallet (100) is moved to the location of the load (A) by inserting a fork (not shown) of a forklift or the like into the fork insertion hole (111a). When the load (A) is placed on the upper loading plate (120) of the pallet (100), the front of the load (A) is wrapped and secured using a fixing band (160) as shown in FIG. 2. The front and sides of the load (A) are wrapped with the fixing band (160), and a pair of chain links (161) are pulled backward so that the fixing band (160) closely supports the load (A), and the chain link (161) at the corresponding position is inserted into the ring connecting shaft (123) to fix the position of the fixing band (160).

[0053] Then, both sides of the load (A), which is wrapped in a fixing band (160), are secured with a pair of side fixing clamps (170). The user rotates the rotary lever (175) to move the position of the pressure plate (171) back and forth so that the pressure plate (171) contacts and presses the surface of the load (A) to secure it.

[0054] Once the workpiece (A) is secured in this way, the fork (not shown) of the forklift is inserted into the fork insertion hole (111a) to load the pallet (100) loaded with the workpiece (A) onto the transport vehicle.

[0055] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the upper loading plate (120) is horizontally positioned on the lower fixing box (110) and the load (A) is loaded, and then moved to the installation location of the load (A) in that state.

[0056] When the workpiece (A) is moved to the installation location, a forklift is used to move the pallet (100) loaded with the workpiece (A) to the installation location. Then, the workpiece (A) is installed by adjusting the angle of the upper loading plate (120) to suit the purpose of the workpiece (A).

[0057] For example, as shown in FIG. 2, if the load-bearing material (A) is a moss ball planted with moss (B) for indoor air purification, the upper loading plate (120) can be rotated vertically as shown in FIG. 6 to be used as a plant wall. Even when the upper loading plate (120) is rotated vertically, the position of the load-bearing material (A) can be stably maintained by the fixing band (160) and a pair of side fixing clamps (170).

[0058] As described above, the pallet according to the present invention has the advantage of being able to perform the combined functions of transportation and display. In particular, by adopting a foldable variable structure, it can be immediately converted into a vertical garden structure or a loaded display structure after being used as a logistics pallet, thereby increasing the efficiency of product installation and display operations.

[0059] In addition, the integrated power supply offers the advantage of improved installation convenience.

[0060] In addition, by adopting aluminum material, it is lightweight and resistant to corrosion, offering the advantage of being able to load items that require water, such as flower pots.

[0061] In addition, it has the advantage of being equipped with an integrated water tray, allowing it to be used without a separate tray when stacking flower pots.

[0062] The technical concept of the present invention has been examined through the above examples.

[0063] It is obvious that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications or changes to the embodiments described above from the description of the present invention. Furthermore, it is obvious that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications including the technical concept according to the present invention from the description of the present invention, even if not explicitly illustrated or described, and such modifications still fall within the scope of the rights of the present invention. The embodiments described above with reference to the accompanying drawings are described for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and the scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Explanation of the symbols

[0064] 100: Aluminum pallet 110: Bottom fixing box 111 : Fixing box body 111a : Fork insertion hole 111b : Battery door 112 : External rotating shaft coupling pipe 113 : Upper plate rotation axis 115 : Drip tray insertion slit 117 : Water drain hole 120 : Upper loading plate 121 : Internal rotating shaft coupling tube 123 : Ring coupling shaft 125 : Load coupling bracket 127 : Connector 130 : Drain tray 140 : Loading plate rotating part 141 : Hydraulic cylinder 143 : Lifting rod 145 : Working fluid reservoir 150 : Battery 160 : Fixing band 161 : Chain link 170: Side fixing clamp 171: Pressure plate 173 : Length adjustment shaft 175 : Rotating lever 177 : Shaft fixing ring 179 : Ring fixing block A : Loaded goods B: Moss

Claims

Claim 1 In an aluminum pallet having a variable structure, the pallet comprises: an upper loading plate (120) formed horizontally from an aluminum material on which a load is loaded; a lower fixing box (110) provided at the bottom of the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120); a loading plate rotation part (140) provided between the lower fixing box (110) and the upper loading plate (120) to support the upper loading plate (120) so that it rotates relative to the lower fixing box (110); a fixing band (160) provided on the upper loading plate (120) to support the front of the load so that the load does not slide down when the upper loading plate (120) rotates at an angle; and a pair of side fixing clamps (170) provided on both sides of the upper loading plate (120) to fix both sides of the load, wherein the load is in the shape of a housing. The upper loading plate (120) is either a hemispherical or elliptical shape, and a plurality of water discharge holes (117) are formed on the plate surface of the upper loading plate (120) to discharge water discharged from the loaded object, and a water receiving plate (130) that receives water discharged through the water discharge holes (117) is detachably coupled to the lower fixing box (110), a battery (150) is accommodated in the lower fixing box (110), and a power connector (127) is provided on the plate surface of the upper loading plate (120), and a power line (147) extended from the battery (150) is extended into the upper loading plate (120) through the internal rotation shaft coupling tube (121) of the lower fixing box (110) and the upper loading plate (120) and connected to the power connector (127), and the power line (147) is positioned to avoid the water discharge holes (117). Aluminum pallet characterized by the following. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete

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