Display tray, display comprising such trays and method there for

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display tray stacking methods require complex support arrangements and are time-consuming, especially when transitioning between collapsed and extended states, and often require additional parts that occupy storage space when not in use.

Innovation Solution

A display tray with hinged supports that rotate between extended and collapsed states, featuring complementary abutment and accommodation shapes to facilitate easy stacking and unstacking, allowing supports to be easily locked in place without additional parts, enabling quick and automated transitions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If supports are arranged between subsequent display trays to carry load and allow customer access, then the display tray can support weight and remain accessible, but the stacking process becomes more time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload-bearing capacityVSAvoidstacking time
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The support is designed to be rotatable between an extended state (when display trays are stacked) and a retracted state (when stored). This dynamic transformation allows the support structure to adapt its configuration based on operational needs, providing load-bearing capability during stacking while minimizing space and complexity during storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The support is pre-configured with a rotatable joint that allows it to be quickly deployed into the extended position before stacking display trays. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex assembly operations during the stacking process itself, reducing stacking time while maintaining load-bearing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If additional support parts are used to enable stacking and customer access, then the display structure becomes more functional, but storage space requirements increase when displays are not in use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay functionalityVSAvoidstorage space
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is designed to nest within the display tray body when in the retracted position. The rotatable support folds into a compact configuration that fits within the contours of the tray, eliminating the need for separate storage space for support components when the display is not in use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The support transitions between extended and retracted states through rotation, allowing it to occupy minimal space during storage while providing full structural functionality during operation. This dynamic reconfiguration enables the same component to serve both structural and space-efficient storage requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If display trays are stacked directly on merchandise without supports, then stacking is simple and quick, but the merchandise must bear the load of all upper trays and access requires removing trays

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestacking simplicityVSAvoidload-bearing capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The rotatable support structure is integrated into the display tray itself, allowing each tray to provide its own load-bearing support when stacked. The support automatically engages when trays are stacked, eliminating the need for separate support components or complex assembly operations while maintaining load-bearing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The support rotates into the extended position as trays are stacked, providing load-bearing capability without requiring complex assembly operations. This dynamic deployment maintains stacking simplicity while ensuring the merchandise does not bear excessive load.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3320804B1Display tray, display comprising such trays and method there for
Publication Date: 2021.09.08 PALKPS HLDG BV
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a display tray, a display comprising such trays, and a method for setting up a display. The display tray according to the invention comprises: - a carrier floor (5) configured for placing goods thereon; - a support (15a-d) having a hinged end (17) and a free end (19), wherein the support is at the hinged end thereof hingedly connected to the carrier floor for rotation about an axis of rotation (25) between an extended state, wherein the support extends substantially perpendicular to the carrier floor, and a collapsed state, wherein the support extends substantially along the carrier floor, and wherein the support has an abutment (53) at its free end; and - an accommodation (41) and an opening (39) providing an opening to the accommodation, wherein the hinged end of the support partly defines the accommodation, and the accommodation is configured for receiving an abutment (153) at a free end of a support (115) of a second display tray (101) such that rotation of the support about its axis of rotation is locked after insertion of the abutment (153) of the second display tray (101).