Display Tray for Improved Product Visibility

This application is a Continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/587,141 filed on Jan. 28, 2022, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/148,681, which was filed on Feb. 12, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The present disclosure relates generally to a display tray and its supporting elements, and specifically to a display tray systems providing improved visibility and stacking abilities.

Pallet displays are used in club stores such as Costco, BJ's, and Sam's Club since a large amount of product can be merchandised in one location without having to be re-stocked often. These pallet displays typically incorporate a full depth “X” or similar divider insert that separates each tray into quadrants and provides critical stacking support for the multiple tray layers. However, the “X” dividers tend to obstruct the customer's view of the product when the primary customer facing side of the display has been emptied and product in the remaining quadrants are difficult to see or cannot be seen entirely by the customer because the insert blocks their view. Further, the dividers cannot be removed without affecting the integrity of the tray stack and the trays are hard to or impossible to rotate by the staff in order to show what product is located in the other quadrants.

Thus a clear need exists for display trays having improved stacking abilities and visibility to various sections of the tray from various vantage points. The present disclosure provides a solution for this need.

A display tray formed of a continuous blank having a plurality of hingedly coupled panels and sub-panels is disclosed. The display tray includes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel, a front wall, defined by at least partially by a second panel, hingedly attached to the first panel sidewall, a second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, sidewall a rear wall defined at least partially by a third panel hingedly attached to the first panel for adjoining the display tray to a second display tray a sidewall, a first corner at a junction of the front wall and the first sidewall, and a second corner at a junction of the front wall and the second sidewall, wherein each of the first and second corners are defined by at least three hingedly attached sub-panels of the second panel.

It is also conceived that each of the corners can include a main upright having a triangular cross section. Each of the corners can include a vertical sub-panel adjacent to the main upright. Each of the corners can include an overhang defining a horizontal plane. Each of the corners can be defined by an inner layer comprising three panels arranged in a convex direction toward an inner portion of the tray, and by an outer layer comprising two panels arranged in a convex direction toward the inner portion of the tray. A base of each of the corners can include an aperture for receiving a portion of a corner of a second display tray. Each of the corners can include a vertical protrusion for connecting to a second display tray. It is also conceived that a floor of the tray can include at least a pair of apertures for receiving a support structure of a second display tray. The rear wall can include at least a slit for receiving a joining or a support member for coupling the display tray to a second tray.

A joining member for coupling adjacent display trays is also disclosed. The joining member is formed of a continuous blank having a plurality of hingedly coupled panels and sub-panels including a first support sheet, defined at least partially by a first panel and vertically aligned, a second support sheet, defined at least partially by a second panel, vertically aligned, and hingedly coupled to the first support sheet, a first plurality of support wings hingedly attached to the first support sheet across respective vertical hinge lines, wherein each wing of the first plurality of wings is defined by at least a sub-panel of the first panel, and a second plurality of support wings hingedly attached to the second support sheet across respective vertical hinge lines, wherein each wing of the second plurality of wings is defined by at least a sub-panel of the second panel.

It is also considered that a planar sheet can be used for connecting the first support sheet and the second support sheet. The first support sheet and the second support sheet can be at least partially split at a corresponding centerline. The first support sheet and the second support sheet can each include a vertical tab for coupling to a second display tray.

It is also considered that each of the pluralities of wings can include at least one panel coupled thereto across a vertical hinge line. The at least one panel can join a corresponding wing and include a plurality of panels forming a conduit. The conduit can include a triangular cross section. The at least one panel can include a locking feature for locking the panel to its respective wing.

A continuous blank for forming a display tray is also disclosed. The blank includes a first panel, having a first plurality of sub-panels, extended along a longitudinal axis defining at least a portion of a joining wall of the tray when erected, a second panel, having a second plurality of subpanels, hingedly coupled to the first panel, and defining a floor of the tray and at least portions of two side walls of the tray when erected, a third panel hingedly coupled to the second panel for defining at least a portion of the outer wall of the tray, wherein the third panel includes a first plurality of sub-panels hingedly attached to each other and hingedly attached to a first end of the third panel for defining a first corner post when erected and a second plurality of sub-panels hingedly attached to each other and hingedly attached to a second end of the third panel for defining a second corner post when erected.

Each of the sub-panels of the plurality of sub-panels can extend across the longitudinal axis. A first end of one of the sub-panels of the plurality of sub-panels can define a gap with a side edge of the second panel. At least one of the sub-panels can include a tab to provide locking support to a second display tray, wherein the tab can be defined by two adjacent sub-panels of the plurality of sub-panels. The tab can extend across the longitudinal axis away from the second panel or the tab can project from one of the sub-panels in a longitudinal direction.

It is also considered that one of the sub-panels of the plurality of sub-panels is L-shaped. A first sub-panel of the plurality of sub-panels can be attached to a second sub-panel along a longitudinal hinge line.

A continuous blank including panels and sub-panels for forming a support member for a display tray is also disclosed. The blank includes a first panel extended along a longitudinal axis including a first end sub-panel hingedly attached to a first end of the first panel and a second end sub-panel hingedly attached to a second end of the first panel, a second panel hingedly coupled to the first panel including a first end subpanel hingedly attached to the first end of the second panel and a second end sub-panel hingedly attached to the second end of the second panel. Each sub-panel can include at least two hingedly attached sections, wherein one of the at least two sections includes a locking feature for coupling to a mating feature of a corresponding panel. The locking feature can be on an end section of the at least two sub-panels of each corresponding panel, or the locking feature is on an intermediate section of the at least two sub-panels of each corresponding panel.

It is also considered that a central panel between the first panel and the second panel for defining a roof of the support member when erected. The central panel can be bisected into two equal halves and each of the panels can be bisected into two equal halves. The first end sub-panel and the second end sub-panel of the first panel can be hingedly attached and wherein the first end sub-panel and the second end sub-panel of the second panel are hingedly attached. The central panel can include at least one locking means for locking to a second display tray above the display tray of the support member.

These and other features of the systems and methods of the subject disclosure will become more readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the drawings.

Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural features or aspects of the subject disclosure. For purposes of explanation and illustration, and not limitation, a partial view of an exemplary tray system in accordance with the disclosure is shown inand is designated generally by reference character. Other embodiments of the tray system, methods of constructing trays in accordance with the disclosure, or aspects thereof, are provided in, as will be described. The tray systems presented and described below improve product visibility in a display unit common in Club and other large format point of purchase applications, and improve stacking performance and reduce cost to use.

are perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a tray systemaccording to the disclosure. The tray systemshows a first trayhaving three outer walls,,, a first cornerwhich can have a first height (H) at a junction of two of the outer walls/, a second cornerhaving at a junction of two other outer walls/, a joining walldefining an inner border with a second tray, a third cornerat a junction of the joining walland outer wall, a fourth cornerat a junction of the joining walland outer wall. The second traysimilarly includes three outer walls,,, a first corner, a second corner, a joining wall, a third corner, and a fourth corner. A joining membercoupled to the joining wall of the first trayand coupled to the joining wall of the second trayto couple the firstand secondtrays and provide vertical support to the tray systemwhen other trays loaded with product are stacked on top. It is also considered that four trays can be combined with a joining member joining them all together and supported by a single joining member or a system of joining members.

is a side view the tray system. The joining memberincludes a flat upper wallwhich can be level to the height of the first cornersand second cornersof the first tray. The upper wallof the saddle shaped joining memberjoins a first supportand a second support. The first supportand the second supporteach straddle the joining walls/of each of the trays and are partially within the first trayand partially within the second tray. Each of the supports/includes a pair of support wings/and/respectively hingedly attached thereto. The supports wings/and/allow for better stability and flexibility in filling the trays with product. The support wings/and/can be positioned at a variety of angles in order to accommodate packages of various shapes and sizes while still providing support against vertical pressures. Joining membercan be self-locking or pre-glued. It is also considered that the joining member can join four quarter trays together using various slit combinations. The supports/can also include rolled-up 3D self-locked or glued supports that will give further vertical support.

further shows a windowbetween the joining walland joining member. An underside of the upper wallof the joining memberand the upper edgeof the joining walls/of the first trayand the second traydefine a top and a bottom of the window. The windowallows a user to see from one side of the tray system to the other. Not only can a customer see around the joining memberto see what is in the back of the tray, but the customer can also see through the joining memberto see what is on the other side of the tray, and if needed extract product from that side over the abutting tray walls. Another feature improving sight lines across the tray is having the joining walls/along with the third cornerand fourth cornerwhich are shown below the heights of the first cornerand second corner.

As seen in, the upper wallincludes a plurality of tabswhich couple to slotsof a floorof a trayabove the first trayand the second tray. The tabsprovide further stability to the tray system seen in. The joining memberextends 60% or less into the width of each of the trays This combination allows for the desired staging of products shown in.

show a single trayof the tray system of. The trayis coupled with the joining memberby matching the slots of the joining memberwith the slotsof the joining walls/.is a plan view of a blankfor constructing the single tray shown in. The blankincludes a first panelwhich defines the joining wallof tray. A second panelis hingedly attached to the first panelwhich defines a floorof trayand outer wallsandof tray. A third panelis hingedly attached to the second paneland defines the third outer wallof tray. The third panelincludes a first foursomeof sections extended across the third panelhingedly attached to each other and to a first endof the third panel. The first foursomedefines a first corner postof tray. A second foursome of sectionsat a second enddefine the second corner post. It should be understood to one of ordinary skill in the art that multiple variations and combinations of corners. Details of possible corners are shown and discussed in.

The second panelincludes a first tabhingedly attached at a first endand a second tabhingedly attached at a second end. Each tab includes a respective fold-out portion/to partially detach from the respective tab/and fold inwards in order to define a portion of a respective outer wall/and to support the outer wall. The second panelis generally wider than the first panel, and the second panelis generally wider than the third panel. However, it should be understood that various configurations and dimensional combinations can be used to create a desired tray. The third panelincludes a fold-out tabhingedly attached at a first edgeto partially detach from the third paneland fold inwards in order to define a portion of outer walland to provide added thickness to outer wall. Panelalso defines a window or lowest point of visibility of the product within the tray.

show another possible features of the previously discussed tray system. It should be understood that the tray systemshown here includes all of the features previously discussed but adds height to the third corner postand the fourth corner post. The height of the third cornerand fourth cornercan be equal to the height of the first cornerand the second corner. In sacrificing visibility and lines of sight the higher corner postsallows for greater weight support in the tray system. The added stability also allows the joining memberto forgo tabs that get placed within the above tray.

shows a plan view of a blankfor constructing the single tray of. Similarly to the previously discussed blank, the blankincludes a first panelwhich defines the joining wallof tray. A second panelis hingedly attached to the first panelwhich defines a floorof trayand outer wallsandof tray. A third panelis hingedly attached to the second paneland defines the third outer wallof tray. The first paneland third paneleach includes a respective foursome/of sections extended across the respective panels hingedly attached to each other and to a first end. The first foursomes/define the first corner postand third corner postof tray. A second foursome of sections/at a second enddefine the second corner postand fourth corner post.

is a plan view of a blankfor constructing the joining member previously shown in. The blankincludes a first panelforming the first supportof tray, a first end tabhingedly attached to the first endforming the first support wingand a second end tabhingedly attached to the second endforming the second support wing, a second panelhingedly attached to the first panel defining the upper wallof joining memberof tray. A third panelincludes a first end tabdefining the first support winghingedly attached to the first endand a second end tabdefining the second support winghingedly attached to the second end. The second panelincludes a plurality of tabswhich bend in and out of the page to create the tabsof tray. The first paneland the second paneleach include a respective slot/partially bisecting the respective panel in order to couple to the joining walls of tray.

are perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a tray system according to the disclosure showing a variety of joining members being placed.shows a two panel joining memberbeing folded over the joining wallsof the traysand. Joining memberfurther includes a slitplaced in the middle of the panels not reaching the end, that slides over the joining wallsof traysand.show joining member being placed over the joining walls.shows a tray stack, with each tray having the joining member.

shows a variety of corner posts that can be used with each of the tray systems discussed previously.is a perspective view of an open corner postwith stacking tabandis a plan view of a blankfor constructing the corner post of. The outermost panelwith the stacking tabfolds inwards and attaches to the portion of the panelresponsible for creating an outer wall of the tray in an inner-to-inner relationship.is a perspective view of an open corner postandis a plan view of a blank for constructing the corner post of. Similarly, the outermost panelfolds inwards and attaches to the portion of the panelresponsible for creating an outer wall of the tray.shows a perspective view of a closed corner postwith stacking tabsandis a plan view of a blankfor constructing the corner post ofwherein the outermost panelfolds inward and attaches to the main panel, in an outer to inner relationship.shows a perspective view of an “L” corner postandis a plan view of a blankfor constructing the corner post of. Here the two outer most panelsandboth fold inward to form an inner-to-inner side relationship with the inner most paneland the main panel.shows a perspective view of a five-panel corner postandis a plan view of a blankfor constructing the corner postof. This corner postemploys five panels with the middle panelsbeing in mitered position.

andB are perspective views of a tray. The trayis similar to trayshown previously, but all of the folding is secured by tabs being placed into slots as a locking feature.is a plan view of a blank for constructing the tray of. The tabsare meant to be placed into slotswhen the blank is folded in a manner similar to that of blank.

Referring now to, a staging of products is shown with bagged products being placed within a display tray previously shown and described in, and a support member previously shown and described in. The products are shown surrounding the support member, as well as the support member covering a number of products.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a tray having a five-panel post corner and a display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The display trayformed of the continuous blankincludes a plurality of hingedly coupled panels and sub-panels. The display trayincludes a first sidewall. The first sidewallcan have a first height (H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly, but indirectly, attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) which can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first paneland a third panel, has a third height (H), when erected can equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The first panelis extended along a longitudinal axis, and the second panel, hingedly coupled to the first panel, also defines a floorof the tray. The third panelis hingedly coupled to the second panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which is shown as greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which is also shown as greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. The first and second corners/are each defined by at four hingedly attached sub-panels(-) and(-), respectively, of the second panel. Each of the corners/are open corners facing the inner portion of the tray. Each of the corners/include a tabs/respectively for joining and locking into a respective corner of a tray placed above tray. The tabs/are each located on the respective subpanel/which are bent at the crease line between respective member a/b to create the corner.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a tray having a triangular post corner and a display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The display trayformed of the continuous blankincludes a three of hingedly coupled panels,, and. The first panelincludes two sub panelsand. The third panelincludes five subpanels on opposite sides,(-) and(-). The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallhas a first height (H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has a third height (H), when erected can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall. The first panelfurther includes a pair of tabsandextending along the longitudinal axis and pointing in opposite directions. Tabsandhelp lock the trayby being locked under respective panelsandwhen the tray is erected.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can be also greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. The first and second corners/are each defined by at five hingedly attached sub-panels(-) and(-), respectively, of the second panel. The sub panels wrap around to lock respective panels ‘e’ to panel ‘c’ in order to create a corner with a triangular cross section, with each respective subpanel ‘d’ having a vertical tab protruding up to connect to a display tray above the display tray. These tabs help stabilize the structure when stacked with other display trays.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a self-locking tray having an triangular post and a self-locking display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The display trayformed of the continuous blankincludes a three hingedly coupled panels,, and. The first panelincludes two sub panelsand. The third panelincludes five subpanels on opposite sides,(-) and(-). The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallhas two heights (Hand H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has two heights (Hand H), when erected equal to the first heights (Hand H) of the first sidewall. The higher section (Hand H) allow for more strength, while the lower sections (Hand H) allow for more visibility to the shoppers. A rear wallis defined at least partially by the third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can also greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. The first and second corners/are each defined by the five hingedly attached sub-panels(-) and(-), respectively, of the second panel. The sub panels wrap around to lock respective panels ‘e’ to panel ‘c’ in order to create a corner with a triangular cross section, with each respective subpanel ‘d’ having a vertical tab protruding up to connect to a display tray above the display tray. Having more bends within the corner allows for a stronger support.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a tray having an overhanging corner and a display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The two display traysare each formed of the continuous blankincludes a three of hingedly coupled panels,, and. The first panelincludes three sub panels on each side(-) and(-). The third panelincludes three subpanels on opposite sides,(-) and(-). The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallhas a first height (H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) which can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has a third height (H), when erected can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can be also greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. A third cornerincludes a seventh height (H) at the junction of the rear wall and the second sidewall. A fourth cornerincludes an eighth height (H) at the junction of the rear wall and the first sidewall. The corners///are each defined by three hingedly attached sub-panels///(-). The middle sub-panel of the three sub-panels includes a tab for locking to a second display tray above display tray, and the inner most sub-panel (a) includes an L-shape for bending into the inner portion of the display trayin order to provide further stacking support. Each middle sub-panel (b) includes a tabfor coupling with a second display tray in order to provide further stacking support.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a tray having an overhanging post corner and a display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The two display traysshown are each formed of the continuous blankincludes a three of hingedly coupled panels,, and. The third panelincludes two sub panels on each side() and() extending along the longitudinal axis. The first panelincludes individual subpanels/on respective ends thereof.

The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallincludes two heights (Hand H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) which can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has two heights (Hand H), when erected can be equal to the corresponding heights of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can be also greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. The corners/are each defined by two hingedly attached sub-panels (and). The lower sub-panel (a) of the two sub-panels includes a tabfor locking to an indentationof second display tray above display tray. The second panelincludes sub-panelson each end thereof having an L-shape for bending into the inner portion of the display trayin order to provide further stacking support to the display tray.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a tray having an overhanging corner and a display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The display traysis formed of the continuous blankincludes a three of hingedly coupled panels,, and. The first panelincludes three sub panels on each side(-) and(-) extending across the longitudinal axis. The third panelincludes three subpanels on opposite sides,(-) and(-) also extending across the longitudinal axis.

The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallhas a first height (H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) which can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has a third height (H), when erected can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall. The rear wallis defined by a sub-panelof the second panel.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. A third cornerincludes a seventh height (H) at the junction of the rear wall and the second sidewall. A fourth cornerincludes an eighth height (H) at the junction of the rear wall and the first sidewall. The overhangof each of the corners of each of the corners is defined by a diagonally cut portionof the subpanelsandof the second panel.

Referring now to, a plan view of a blankfor constructing a self-locking tray having an overhanging post corner and a self-locking display traythat is constructed from the blank ofare respectively shown. The display trayshown is formed of the continuous blankincludes a three of hingedly coupled panels,, and. The first panelincludes individual sub panels on each sideandextending across the longitudinal axis. The third panelincludes two subpanels(-) and(-) on each end of the third panelextending along the longitudinal axis, with subpanelsandbeing hingedly attached to the middle panel.

The display trayincludes a first sidewall, defined at least partially by a first panel. The first sidewallincludes two heights (Hand H). The display trayhas a front wallwhich is partially defined by a second panelof the blankwhich is hingedly attached to the first paneland has a second height (H) which can be equal to the first height (H) of the first sidewall. A second sidewall, defined at least partially by the first panel, has two heights (Hand H), when erected can be equal to the corresponding heights of the first sidewall. A rear wallis defined at least partially by a third paneland is hingedly attached to the first panel. The rear wallcan be used adjoining the display trayto a second display tray. The rear wallincludes a fourth height (H), which can be greater than the first height (H) of the first sidewall.

Referring further todisplay trayincludes a first cornerhaving a fifth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat a junction of the front walland the first sidewall. A second cornerincludes a sixth height (H) which can be greater than the fourth height (H) of the rear wallat the junction of the front walland the second sidewall. The corners/are each defined by three hingedly attached sub-panels of the third panel. The overhangof each of the corners of each of the corners is defined by the diagonally cut portionsof the third panel.

Each of the trays described above provide improved product visibility in a display unit common in Club and other large format point of purchase applications, and improve stacking performance and reduce cost to use. Each of the trays described above can be coupled to other trays with the aid of a support member as described below. The support member help hold each of the trays together and provide stacking assistance to tray placed above.

Referring now to, the figures show is a plan view of a blankfor a support member having a flat top and the support memberthat is constructed from the blankof. The joining member is used for coupling adjacent display trays, were described previously and formed of the continuous blankwhich is made up of two hingedly coupled panelsandand sub-panels/and/with an intermediate panelplaced between panelsand. When erected, the support memberincludes a first support sheetwhich is vertically aligned, a second support sheetwhich is vertically aligned, and a flat horizontal sheethingedly connecting the first support sheetand the second support sheet. Each of the support sheets/includes a two support wings/and/hingedly attached to the respective support sheet/across vertical hinge lines. Each of the support sheets/includes a partial cutout/at the base for straddling two adjacent rear walls of adjacent display trays discussed above. The support memberis able to provide support vertically to display trays placed above and horizontally to hold a pair of display trays together.

Referring now to, the figures show is a plan view of a blankfor a support member having a flat top and the support memberthat is constructed from the blankof. The joining member is formed of the continuous blankwhich is made up of two hingedly coupled panelsandwith an intermediate panelplaced between panelsand.

When erected, the support memberincludes a first support sheetwhich is vertically aligned, a second support sheetwhich is vertically aligned, and a flat horizontal sheethingedly connecting the first support sheetand the second support sheet. The flat horizontal sheetis narrower than each of the support sheets/. Each of the support sheets/includes a two support wings/and/hingedly attached to the respective support sheet/across vertical hinge lines. Each of the support wings is made up of two subpanels (a/b) that are hingedly attached to each other. The hingedly attached subpanels of each support wing provide further lateral and vertical support to a stack of display trays. Each of the support sheets/includes a partial cutout/at the base for straddling two adjacent rear walls of adjacent display trays discussed above.