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CN104918524A
CN104918524A CN201480005017.4A CN201480005017A CN104918524A CN 104918524 A CN104918524 A CN 104918524A CN 201480005017 A CN201480005017 A CN 201480005017A CN 104918524 A CN104918524 A CN 104918524A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G23/00Other table equipment
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    • A47G23/0625Serving trays with thumb holes, handles or the like positioned below the tray facilitating carrying the tray with one hand
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G23/0633Attachments to trays
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D25/205Means for the attachment of labels, cards, coupons or the like
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract

The invention relates to an improved bearing tray, which comprises a substantially flat surface, a bearing plate and a supporting plate, wherein the substantially flat surface is provided with an upper surface and a lower surface; and a handle located within a cavity in the bottom of the lower surface, wherein the cavity is configured to receive and retain the handle such that the handle does not extend beyond the lower surface of the tray, and wherein the handle can be easily pulled into an open position to receive the palm of a user and provide better control when the tray is removed, and wherein the handle can be easily returned to the cavity and returned to a closed position when the user removes the palm of the user.

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改良托盘Improved pallet

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及一种服务器具的领域,特别是涉及一种创新的托盘装置及把手系统。The present invention relates to the field of server utensils, in particular to an innovative tray device and handle system.

背景技术Background technique

现有的"托盘"指的是一平台被设计用来乘载物品,如玻璃杯盘、食物等等,而由一处递送至另一处的器具。一般的托盘可由多种材料构成,包括银、铜、铁片、木材、三聚氰胺树脂、塑料、各种聚合物或上述组成中的任意组合所构成。部分的托盘装设有底座、把手及/或短脚架作为支撑。托盘通常为平面式,但边缘凸起,以防止物品从托盘中滑落。托盘的构成可是以任何形状和形式,但通常是圆形、椭圆形或矩形,有时具有开口或在托盘的相对侧设有接触手把以便于端取托盘。The existing "tray" refers to a platform designed to carry items, such as glasses, plates, food, etc., and delivered from one place to another. A general pallet can be made of a variety of materials, including silver, copper, iron sheet, wood, melamine resin, plastic, various polymers or any combination of the above components. Some trays are equipped with bases, handles and/or short legs for support. Trays are usually flat but have raised edges to prevent items from sliding out of the tray. The trays can be constructed in any shape and form, but are usually round, oval or rectangular, sometimes with openings or access handles on opposite sides of the tray to facilitate handling of the tray.

虽然服务业用的托盘通常都具有两个把手,特别是家庭使用的托盘,但专业的侍者并不使用上述托盘,因为专业的侍者需要在端取托盘的同时服务顾客,而并不会将托盘放下。标准侍者使用的服务托盘并没有特别可供端持的部位,使得男侍者/女侍者必须以呈水平方向的手掌或手臂承受托盘的整体重量。此外,较大型的托盘通常以托盘的一端靠置于侍者肩上,而侍者的手掌张开承揽托盘并以上臂弯曲的方式端取托盘,上述不自然的端取方式会导致疲劳、肌肉受伤,并具有极大可能发生意外。一般情况下,使用者/侍者依靠单一手臂或手掌维持所述托盘平衡,而另一只手则用来避免端取所述托盘时发生托盘倾斜不稳的情况发生。这需要一定的技巧,因为当取下托盘时托盘可能会有倾斜情况,而侍者则需要维持所述托盘的水平方向稳定。Although service trays usually have two handles, especially those used in the home, they are not used by professional waiters, because professional waiters need to serve customers while taking trays, and do not move the trays. lay down. The serving trays used by standard waiters have no special holding area, so that the waiter/waitress must bear the overall weight of the tray with the horizontal palm or arm. In addition, for larger trays, one end of the tray is usually placed on the shoulder of the waiter, and the waiter holds the tray with his palm open and lifts the tray with his upper arm bent. The above-mentioned unnatural way of picking will cause fatigue and muscle injuries. And there is a great possibility of accidents. Generally, the user/waiter relies on one arm or palm to maintain the balance of the tray, while the other hand is used to avoid the tray from tilting and unstable when picking up the tray. This requires some skill as the tray may tilt when it is removed and the waiter needs to keep said tray horizontally stable.

若要卸除所述服务托盘,由于无法持续支撑所述服务托盘的重量及/或避免所述服务托盘失去平衡,使用者/侍者经常必须将托盘先放低至一个附近的平面上或临时支架上。除非男侍者/女侍者具丰富经验得以单手支撑所述服务托盘,否则会时常面临由于托盘翻倒造成饮料倾倒或玻璃制品破碎的情况。即使是熟练的侍者,在举起满载的托盘或放下满载的托盘时,也可能遇到不确定因素而发生上述情况。因此,使用一个更安全的托盘与端持姿势,可以让侍者避免在端取托盘站立或拿取托盘上物品时托盘倾斜而失去平衡。To remove the serving tray, the user/waiter often must first lower the tray onto a nearby flat surface or temporary stand due to the inability to sustain the weight of the serving tray and/or keep the serving tray from becoming unbalanced superior. Unless the waiter/waitress is experienced enough to support the serving tray with one hand, it is not uncommon to be faced with a drink tipping over or glass shattering due to the tray tipping over. Even skilled waiters can experience uncertainty when lifting a full tray or setting it down. Therefore, using a safer tray and holding posture can prevent the waiter from tilting the tray and losing balance when standing on the tray or picking up items on the tray.

值得注意的是,目前已有多种关于托盘把手的装置。然而,目前多种的托盘把手装置其设计过于繁琐及/或在使用上及/或制造上是不符实际使用的。举例来说,美国专利公开号US2013/0057005公开一种以手指支撑的托盘,主要使用两根手指确保(和稳定)托盘。上述的托盘形式最适合小尺寸的托盘,并迫使用户须平均分配物品于托盘上以维持托盘的平衡。然而,由于仅依赖两只手指头使用于维持托盘的稳定与支持力,可能无法完全掌握托盘状况,且使用者很快就会觉得手指不适。另值得注意的是,其手指支撑的区块是固定的,可能不适合手指较大或经过包扎后的手指尺寸,且可能迫使使用者须取下手指上的戒指。再者,许多托盘的端持机制中并无法转换托盘的平衡中心,也无法使多个托盘堆栈,及/或无法使托盘置于一平坦表面上,如具有固定把手及/或支架的托盘。所述具有固定把手的托盘,有必要时把手并无法被替换。而其他的托盘把手装置在使用上并不方便,因为托盘把手装置需要用户反复的附着上托盘,和从托盘上拆卸把手。上述的装置如世界知识产权组织专利号WO2010/15115公开一种刚性承载把手,其可连结至托盘底部。并且,大多数现有的可动把手装置会包括可动部件,其结构复杂精细,易受损伤与磨损。It is worth noting that there are currently various devices for tray handles. However, the design of various current tray handle devices is too cumbersome and/or impractical in use and/or manufacture. For example, US Patent Publication No. US2013/0057005 discloses a finger-supported tray, mainly using two fingers to secure (and stabilize) the tray. The above-mentioned tray form is most suitable for small-sized trays, and forces users to evenly distribute items on the tray to maintain the balance of the tray. However, due to only relying on two fingers to maintain the stability and support of the tray, it may not be possible to fully grasp the status of the tray, and the user will soon feel discomfort in the fingers. It is also worth noting that the finger support area is fixed, which may not be suitable for larger or bandaged fingers, and may force the user to remove the ring on the finger. Furthermore, many pallet holding mechanisms do not allow for switching the center of balance of the pallet, for stacking multiple pallets, and/or for placing the pallet on a flat surface, such as pallets with fixed handles and/or stands. Said trays have fixed handles which cannot be replaced if necessary. Other tray handle devices are inconvenient to use because the tray handle device requires the user to repeatedly attach and detach the handle from the tray. The above-mentioned device, such as WIPO Patent No. WO2010/15115 discloses a rigid carrying handle, which can be attached to the bottom of the tray. Moreover, most of the existing movable handle devices include movable parts with complex and fine structures, which are easily damaged and worn.

承上所述,现有的技术方案中需要一种托盘及/或把手系统用以改善用户托送服务托盘时对托盘的掌握能力,并且不牺牲原有的效率与功能。现有的托盘及/或把手系统应能使服务或承载物品走动时减轻使用者负担并且轻松达到平衡托盘的效果。因此本发明的一个目的在于提供一种简单的解决上述问题的新颖形式的托盘以及把手系统,用以克服许多现有技术的问题。Based on the above, there is a need for a tray and/or handle system in the existing technical solutions to improve the user's ability to grasp the tray when delivering the service tray without sacrificing the original efficiency and function. The existing tray and/or handle system should be able to ease the user's burden and easily achieve the effect of balancing the tray when serving or carrying items around. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a novel form of tray and handle system which simply solves the above problems, overcoming many of the problems of the prior art.

本发明其余的目的及优点将于后述。The remaining objects and advantages of the present invention will be described later.

发明内容Contents of the invention

本发明主要目的在于公开一种改良承载托盘。The main purpose of the present invention is to disclose an improved carrying tray.

本发明另一目的在于公开一种改良承载托盘,当所述托盘上承载物品时,可增加托盘稳定性。Another object of the present invention is to disclose an improved carrying tray which can increase the stability of the tray when carrying items thereon.

本发明又一目的在于公开一种改良承载托盘,即便所述托盘上的物品未平均分摊于所述托盘上,仍可保持所述托盘托送过程中的稳定性。Another object of the present invention is to disclose an improved carrier tray, which can maintain the stability of the tray during delivery even if the items on the tray are not evenly distributed on the tray.

本发明涉及一种用改良承载托盘,其特征在于,包括:The invention relates to an improved carrying tray, which is characterized in that it includes:

一实质平坦的表面,其具有一上表面与一下表面;a substantially planar surface having an upper surface and a lower surface;

一位于所述下表面底部的腔体;以及a cavity at the bottom of said lower surface; and

一把手,其设置于所述腔体内,a handle, which is disposed in the cavity,

其中所述腔体用以容纳并保留所述把手,使所述把手不致延伸出所述托盘的下表面外,wherein the cavity is used to accommodate and retain the handle so that the handle does not extend beyond the lower surface of the tray,

所述把手可轻易地从所述下表面被拉出成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制,及the handle can be easily pulled out from the lower surface into an open position to accommodate a user's palm and provide better control when picking up the tray, and

当手掌移开,所述把手可轻易地回到所述腔体中并回复到一闭合位置。When the palm is removed, the handle easily returns to the cavity and returns to a closed position.

根据本发明某些实施例,所述托盘更包括一指标,用以指示所述把手的位置及定向,并用以显示用户应于何处置入其手掌以于正确方向接触所述把手,所述指标设置于所述托盘的顶部或底部。此外,所述指标突出于所述托盘的表面,及/或包括一照明剂。According to some embodiments of the present invention, the tray further includes an indicator for indicating the position and orientation of the handle and for showing where the user should insert his palm to touch the handle in the correct direction, the indicator Set on the top or bottom of the tray. Additionally, the indicator protrudes from the surface of the tray and/or includes an illuminating agent.

根据本发明某些实施例,所述下表面具有脊状部,使所述把手不会自所述脊状部延伸出。所述脊状部形成所述腔体以固持所述把手,且所述把手于所述腔体中由所述闭合位置移动至所述开放位置或由所述开放位置移动至所述闭合位置。According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower surface has a ridge such that the handle does not extend from the ridge. The ridge forms the cavity to hold the handle, and the handle moves in the cavity from the closed position to the open position or from the open position to the closed position.

根据本发明某些实施例,所述把手以永久固定的方式连结于所述托盘,或所述把手以可拆卸的方式连结于所述托盘。According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle is permanently connected to the tray, or the handle is detachably connected to the tray.

若所述把手以可拆卸的方式连结于所述托盘,所述把手藉由一突出部与一对应的凹槽使所述把手以可拆卸的方式连结于所述托盘,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置及/或定向,并避免无意间的更动。在特定实施例中,所述把手藉由摩擦力保持定位,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置,并避免无意间的更动。或者,所述把手可拆卸地连结于一轨道,所述轨道沿所述托盘设置,从而提供一更动把手位置的附加功用,在此情况下,所述把手藉由摩擦力固定于沿所述托盘设置的所述轨道,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置,并避免无意间的更动。If the handle is detachably connected to the tray, the handle is detachably connected to the tray by a protrusion and a corresponding groove, so that it can be easily replaced. position and/or orientation of the handle and avoid inadvertent changes. In certain embodiments, the handle is held in place by friction, whereby the position of the handle can be easily changed and inadvertent changes avoided. Alternatively, the handle may be detachably attached to a track that runs along the tray to provide an additional function of changing the position of the handle, in which case the handle is fixed to the track along the tray by friction. The track provided on the tray can easily change the position of the handle and avoid unintentional changes.

根据本发明某些实施例,所述托盘的把手为一种或多种刚性材料所构成,所述刚性材料包括塑料材料、玻璃纤维、再生木材或塑料、金属或木材、或以上的任意组合组成的群组。或者,According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle of the tray is made of one or more rigid materials, and the rigid materials include plastic materials, fiberglass, regenerated wood or plastic, metal or wood, or any combination thereof group. or,

根据本发明某些实施例,所述托盘的把手为一种或多种非刚性材料所构成,所述非刚性材料包括软塑材料、有机硅、皮革、纤维、橡胶、或以上的任意组合组成的群组。作为另一种选择,所述托盘的把手为任意刚性材料与非刚性材料组合所构成。According to some embodiments of the present invention, the handle of the tray is made of one or more non-rigid materials, and the non-rigid materials include soft plastic materials, silicone, leather, fiber, rubber, or any combination thereof group. As another option, the handle of the tray is made of any combination of rigid material and non-rigid material.

本发明更涉及一种把手系统单元,其特征在于,基本上包括:The present invention further relates to a handle system unit, characterized in that it basically comprises:

一耦合底座,包括位于该耦合底座底部的一内腔体;以及a coupling base, including an inner cavity at the bottom of the coupling base; and

一把手,置于所述内腔体a handle, placed in the inner cavity

其中所述把手系统单元附着于一任意形状与尺寸的托盘的底部;以及wherein said handle system unit is attached to the bottom of a tray of any shape and size; and

所述内腔体用以容纳并保留所述把手,使所述把手不致延伸出所述托盘的下表面外;The inner cavity is used to accommodate and retain the handle so that the handle does not extend beyond the lower surface of the tray;

所述把手可轻易地从所述下表面被拉出成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制,及the handle can be easily pulled out from the lower surface into an open position to accommodate a user's palm and provide better control when picking up the tray, and

当手掌移开,所述把手可轻易地回到所述腔体中并回复到一闭合位置。When the palm is removed, the handle easily returns to the cavity and returns to a closed position.

根据本发明某些实施例,所述把手系统单元藉由以下方式中任一项附着于一托盘:卡扣装配、胶合、螺锁和焊接。于不同实施例中,所述把手系统单元的耦合底座为可转动的,从而可更动所述把手的位置与定向。According to some embodiments of the invention, the handle system unit is attached to a pallet by any of the following means: snap fit, glue, screw lock and weld. In various embodiments, the coupling base of the handle system unit is rotatable so that the position and orientation of the handle can be changed.

根据本发明其他实施例中,所述托盘的把手以一体成型的方式设置于所述下表面,用以可轻易地从所述下表面被拉动离开成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制。在具体实施例中,所述托盘为一比萨托盘,所述把手为所述下表面的一部分,并且可轻易地使一使用者的手掌脱离所述把手。在其他实施例中,所述把手藉由一强化材料加强其结构强度,所述强化材料选自于尼龙线或塑料。在另一具体实施例中,所述下表面包括一附加隔离层,从而保护所述使用者的手掌避免热烫伤。According to other embodiments of the present invention, the handle of the tray is integrally formed on the lower surface so as to be easily pulled away from the lower surface to an open position for accommodating a user's palm and Provides better control when handling the tray. In particular embodiments, said tray is a pizza tray, said handle is part of said lower surface, and easily disengages a user's palm from said handle. In other embodiments, the structural strength of the handle is reinforced by a reinforcing material, and the reinforcing material is selected from nylon thread or plastic. In another embodiment, said lower surface includes an additional insulating layer to protect said user's palms from thermal burns.

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通过参考详细附图及具体实施方式可更加了解本发明,有关本发明之技术内容及详细说明,现配合附图说明如下:The present invention can be better understood by referring to the detailed drawings and specific embodiments. The technical content and detailed description of the present invention are as follows with reference to the accompanying drawings:

图1为本发明一实施例中一侍者端取一具有一把手的托盘示意图;Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a waiter taking a tray with a handle in an embodiment of the present invention;

图2为本发明具有所述把手的托盘移动所述把手沿一腔体穿过一把手系统的一耦合底座的一直径,且不需转动手腕即可转动所述把手/托盘横过所述耦合底座的上视示意图;Figure 2 is a tray of the present invention with the handle moving the handle along a cavity through a diameter of a coupling base of a handle system and turning the handle/tray across the coupling base without turning the wrist top view diagram of

图3为本发明一实施例中的一把手系统用以附着于任何形式托盘的底部,而所述把手于一腔体,以及不同脊状部由所述耦合底座突出示意图;FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a handle system attached to the bottom of any type of tray in an embodiment of the present invention, the handle is in a cavity, and different ridges protrude from the coupling base;

图4为本发明所述把手于伸直/闭合(A与C)以及弯曲/开放(B)型态示意图;4 is a schematic diagram of the handle in the present invention in straight/closed (A and C) and bent/open (B) configurations;

图5为本发明一实施例中具有所述把手的托盘当所述把手为展平/闭合(A)以及拉出/开放(B)的上视示意图;Figure 5 is a schematic top view of the tray with the handle in one embodiment of the present invention when the handle is flattened/closed (A) and pulled/opened (B);

图6为本发明所述把手底部容纳使用者的手掌而非仅能容纳四只手指(食指、中指、无名指和小指)示意图;Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing that the handle bottom of the present invention accommodates the user's palm instead of only four fingers (index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger);

图7为本发明所述把手顶部其指标设于所述托盘两侧并邻设于所述把手,且指标对应于底部之位置有虚线(A)标示,而(B)为指标区域的放大示意图;Figure 7 is the top of the handle of the present invention, the indicators are set on both sides of the tray and adjacent to the handle, and the position corresponding to the bottom of the indicator is marked with a dotted line (A), and (B) is an enlarged schematic diagram of the indicator area ;

图8为本发明所述托盘(B)相较于现有技术的托盘(A)于托送过程中托盘上物品负载不平衡时的优点示意图;以及Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the advantages of the tray (B) of the present invention compared to the tray (A) of the prior art when the load of the items on the tray is unbalanced during the delivery process; and

图9为本发明托盘作为一比萨托盘其底部与侧面示意图。Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the bottom and side views of the tray of the present invention as a pizza tray.

可以理解的是,在各实施例中描述的某些特征不被认为是那些实施例中的必要特征,除非所述实施例中是缺少所述组件而无法运作的。It is to be understood that certain features described in various embodiments are not considered essential features of those embodiments, unless the embodiment is inoperable without that component.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

目前已知,藉由使用本发明所述的托盘或将本发明所述的把手系统贴附于标准托盘的底部,将可以有较容易与轻松的方式进行托送与稳定托盘上。It is known that by using the pallet according to the present invention or by attaching the handle system according to the present invention to the bottom of a standard pallet, it will be easier and more relaxed to carry and stabilize the pallet.

本发明涉及一托盘10与一把手系统14,由刚性材料、弹性材料或非弹性材料,可为但不限于塑料材料、玻璃纤维、再生木材或塑料、金属或木材、或以上的任意组合组成的群组。所述把手系统14藉由任何适当的黏着技术手段如于所述托盘制造过程中或完成制造托盘制成后以扣合、粘贴、螺纹连接、焊接等方式设置于任何形式托盘的底部,如适合托送饮料及/或食物的托盘。所述把手系统单元附着于所述托盘的底部,优选为邻近所述托盘的中心。本发明的把手16可以是任何合适的把手,如皮带、握柄或控制杆,并且可以是刚性材料、半刚性材料或软性材料构成。把手16可以由任何合适的材料构成,可为但不限于塑料材料、玻璃纤维或金属、或它们的任意组合。特别优选的材料是塑料材料,因为其具耐用性、重量轻、制造简单且成本低廉。合适的塑料材料的包括但不限于硅、聚丙烯、聚碳酸酯、聚乙烯或尼龙。The present invention relates to a tray 10 and a handle system 14, made of rigid material, elastic material or non-elastic material, which may be but not limited to plastic material, fiberglass, regenerated wood or plastic, metal or wood, or any combination thereof Group. The handle system 14 is arranged on the bottom of any form of pallet by means of any appropriate adhesive technology such as fastening, pasting, threaded connection, welding, etc. during the manufacturing process of the pallet or after the pallet is completed. A tray for delivering drinks and/or food. The handle system unit is attached to the bottom of the tray, preferably adjacent the center of the tray. The handle 16 of the present invention may be any suitable handle, such as a strap, grip or lever, and may be constructed of a rigid, semi-rigid, or soft material. The handle 16 may be constructed of any suitable material, which may be, but is not limited to, plastic material, fiberglass or metal, or any combination thereof. A particularly preferred material is a plastic material because of its durability, light weight, simple and inexpensive manufacture. Examples of suitable plastic materials include, but are not limited to, silicon, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polyethylene or nylon.

本发明的托盘10与把手系统14可由现有技术制造,包括但不限于射出成型、动力锻造、模锻、板材成型或吹塑成型。所述托盘和所述把手系统可制造/制备作为一体成型。可替代地,把手系统可制备成单独的单元并于制程中黏附于所述托盘或之后再黏附于所述托盘或任何装置上。本发明的把手系统可一体成型的被制造,或者可以多个部件组装后构成。The tray 10 and handle system 14 of the present invention can be manufactured by known techniques including but not limited to injection molding, power forging, die forging, sheet forming or blow molding. The tray and the handle system may be fabricated/prepared as one piece. Alternatively, the handle system may be prepared as a separate unit and adhered to the tray during manufacturing or to the tray or any device afterwards. The handle system of the present invention can be manufactured in one piece, or can be constructed by assembling multiple parts.

本发明的托盘10包括一个支撑把手16,其设置于所述托盘下表面的一腔体(例如一凹槽、一轨道、一通道、缺口或凸出的脊状部所围绕的区域)。当未使用时,所述把手呈平坦状并未自所述腔体26延伸出(如图5A),从而使所述托盘置于一平面如一柜台时仍保持水平及稳定,并使多个托盘可以相互堆栈。所述把手16不会延伸超出所述腔体26,惟最多延伸5毫米长是可接受的,但基本上是不会延伸超出所述腔体。当使用者欲举起所述托盘,使用者可轻易地滑动把手自所述腔体26/通道延伸而出(如图5B)并将使用者手掌(手掌向上)插入所述把手与托盘间,使把手紧缚使用者的手掌并固定托盘避免倾斜或掉落。当使用者移开手掌,所述把手轻易地以自动或轻微施压于其上的方式滑回至一闭合位置。The tray 10 of the present invention includes a support handle 16 disposed in a cavity (such as an area surrounded by a groove, a track, a channel, a notch or a raised ridge) on the lower surface of the tray. When not in use, the handle is flat and does not extend from the cavity 26 (as shown in FIG. 5A ), so that the tray remains horizontal and stable when placed on a flat surface such as a counter, and multiple trays can be stacked on top of each other. The handle 16 does not extend beyond the cavity 26, but an extension of up to 5 mm is acceptable, but substantially no extension beyond the cavity. When the user wants to lift the tray, the user can easily slide the handle extending from the cavity 26/channel (as shown in Figure 5B) and insert the user's palm (palm up) between the handle and the tray, Make the handle tightly fit the user's palm and secure the tray from tipping or falling. When the user removes the palm, the handle slides easily back to a closed position either automatically or with slight pressure thereon.

本文所使用的术语"手掌"(附图中标号15)指的是手的前部的中央区域,位于掌心表面上的掌骨。基本上,"手掌"指的是4指(食指、中指、无名指和小指)的底部和手腕之间的手的前部区域。As used herein, the term "palm" (number 15 in the drawings) refers to the central area of the front of the hand, the metacarpal bones located on the surface of the palm. Basically, "palm" refers to the front area of the hand between the base of the 4 fingers (index, middle, ring, and pinky) and the wrist.

可以理解的是,任何所指的腔体26,是指任何合适配合在把手16的结构,同时使其从一个闭合位置移动或滑动到开放位置,反之亦然。合适的腔体26实施例包括通道、凹槽、缺口、轨道,导轨,凸缘和凹陷部等或它们的任意组合。所述腔体可以在所述托盘10的制备过程中产生或制备后加工形成。所述腔体亦可由一凸出的脊状部经由附加或加工后形成,所述脊状部用以限制和定位所述把手16。It will be appreciated that any reference to a cavity 26 refers to any structure that fits appropriately within the handle 16 while allowing it to move or slide from a closed position to an open position, and vice versa. Examples of suitable cavity 26 include channels, grooves, notches, tracks, rails, flanges and depressions, etc., or any combination thereof. The cavity can be produced during the preparation of the tray 10 or processed after the preparation. The cavity can also be formed by adding or machining a raised ridge, which is used to constrain and position the handle 16 .

所述脊状部设于所述托盘或所述把手系统下表面,其功用为限位所述把手,且进一步透过额外的结构支撑增强本发明托盘的结构强度。The ridge is provided on the lower surface of the tray or the handle system, and its function is to limit the handle and further enhance the structural strength of the tray of the present invention through additional structural support.

可以理解的是,任何所指的由一腔体、一底座或一托盘延伸而出的把手,是指所述把手不具延伸性或受限的由所述腔体、底座或托盘延伸而出,所述把手所能展延或延伸自所述腔体、底座或托盘的最大距离不超过0.5厘米。It can be understood that any reference to a handle extending from a cavity, a base or a tray means that the handle is not extensible or limited and extends from the cavity, base or tray, The maximum distance that the handle can extend or extend from the cavity, base or tray is no more than 0.5 cm.

本发明中所述把手系统14包括一支撑把手16/带体,其设于一底座18的一腔体、凹槽、轨道、通道或一缺口内。当未使用时,所述带体呈平坦状且并未自所述腔体向外延展出去(或呈基本对外延伸状态)。当使用者欲举起所述托盘,使用者可轻易地滑动所述带体自所述腔体26/通道延伸而出并将使用者手掌(手掌向上)插入所述带体与托盘间,使带体紧缚使用者的手掌并固定托盘避免倾斜或掉落。当使用者移开手掌,所述带体可轻易地滑回至一闭合位置。The handle system 14 of the present invention includes a support handle 16 /band, which is disposed in a cavity, groove, track, channel or a gap of a base 18 . When not in use, the belt body is flat and does not extend outward from the cavity (or is in a state of substantially extending outward). When the user wants to lift the tray, the user can easily slide the belt extending from the cavity 26/channel and insert the user's palm (palm up) between the belt and the tray, so that The strap tightly binds the palm of the user and fixes the tray to prevent it from tilting or falling. When the user removes the palm, the strap easily slides back to a closed position.

本发明中所述托盘10更包括一防滑垫或防滑表面,其设置于所述托盘上表面,用比避免置于托盘上的物品滑动。所述防滑表面在托盘制造过程中可与所述托盘一体成型,或可于所述托盘完工后附加。In the present invention, the tray 10 further includes an anti-slip mat or anti-slip surface, which is arranged on the upper surface of the tray, so as to prevent the items placed on the tray from sliding. The non-slip surface can be formed integrally with the pallet during the pallet manufacturing process, or it can be added after the pallet is completed.

本发明中所述托盘10更包括一指标17,用以指示所述把手16的位置。所述指标17可被设置成所述托盘的一部分,或可于所述托盘完工后附加至托盘上。所述指标17可被设置于所述托盘周沿,以指示使用者该于何处插入其手掌以将手掌置入所述把手中,或所述指标17如以图形方式可被设置于所述托盘中心,把手正上方,从而标示托盘下方把手的位置与定向。所述指标17亦可设置于托盘下表面,以一刚性表面或凸块的方式设置,如此使用者藉由触碰感知到其在正确方向。其他实施例中,所述指标17可以照明方式实现,如此及便于黑暗中亦可以指出把手位置。所述指标17对于经常需要托送托盘服务客人的专业侍者而言是非常有帮助的,也因此须能让侍者即刻/有效的辨识把手的位置,避免不必要的时间浪费。In the present invention, the tray 10 further includes an index 17 for indicating the position of the handle 16 . The indicator 17 can be provided as part of the pallet, or can be added to the pallet after the pallet is finished. The indicator 17 may be placed on the periphery of the tray to indicate to the user where to insert his palm to place the palm in the handle, or the indicator 17 may be placed on the tray if graphically. Center of the tray, directly above the handle, thus marking the position and orientation of the handle below the tray. The indicator 17 can also be arranged on the lower surface of the tray in the form of a rigid surface or a bump, so that the user can feel that it is in the correct direction by touching it. In other embodiments, the indicator 17 can be realized by lighting, so that the position of the handle can also be pointed out conveniently in the dark. The indicator 17 is very helpful for professional waiters who often need to deliver trays to serve customers, and therefore must allow the waiter to immediately/effectively identify the position of the handle to avoid unnecessary waste of time.

所述托盘10底部把手16周围的区域或所述把手系统14包括一粗糙化或纹理化的表面,如一防滑层,以提供额外的抓持力。任选地,所述区域设有手指沟槽。所述腔体26与所述把手16可选择性的被旋转,而使所述托盘10可轻易的转向而不需要扭转手臂或手腕。任选地,所述把手16部分的内侧设有一缓冲材料层以增加舒适度。The area around the bottom handle 16 of the tray 10 or the handle system 14 includes a roughened or textured surface, such as a non-slip layer, to provide additional grip. Optionally, said area is provided with finger grooves. The cavity 26 and the handle 16 can be selectively rotated so that the tray 10 can be easily turned without twisting the arm or wrist. Optionally, a layer of cushioning material is provided on the inside of the handle 16 to increase comfort.

使用时,所述托盘10,或所述连结于一托盘的把手系统14提供端取托盘的人对托盘有较高的控制力,从根本上消除任何意外的作用力。以此方式,端取托盘的人可以较轻松且安全的托送物品,如食物或饮料,至其目的且几乎可以避免打翻托盘及物品的风险。In use, the tray 10, or the handle system 14 attached to a tray, provides the person handling the tray with a high degree of control over the tray, virtually eliminating any accidental force. In this way, the person handling the tray can more easily and safely deliver the articles, such as food or drink, to their intended purpose and almost avoid the risk of overturning the tray and the articles.

通常情况下,一男侍者/女侍者拿取物品置于托盘上时,托盘会放置在柜台上,并以滑动方式由一只手自柜台取下托盘后交至另一只手,同时再以第一只手维持托盘平稳。如此避免侍者仅能见到托盘底部并被迫使用单一手来平衡与端取托盘。因此,本发明之此实施例中,所述把手系统14中的把手16或托盘10中的把手可轻易地由腔体26拉出,即可用单手操作。Normally, when a waiter/waitress takes items and places them on a tray, the tray will be placed on the counter, and the tray will be removed from the counter by one hand and handed over to the other hand in a sliding manner, while the second hand Hold the tray steady with one hand. This prevents the waiter from seeing only the bottom of the tray and being forced to use one hand to balance and handle the tray. Therefore, in this embodiment of the invention, the handle 16 of the handle system 14 or the handle of the tray 10 can be easily pulled out of the cavity 26, ie operated with one hand.

本文所使用的术语托盘10或把手系统14的"闭合位置"指的是把手位于接触或接近托盘10下表面12或把手系统14的一底座18的一位置。因此,本文所使用的术语托盘10或把手系统14的"开放位置"指的是把手不在接触或接近托盘10下表面12或底座18的位置。As used herein, the term "closed position" of the tray 10 or handle system 14 refers to a position where the handle is in contact with or proximate to the lower surface 12 of the tray 10 or a base 18 of the handle system 14 . Accordingly, the term "open position" of the tray 10 or handle system 14 as used herein refers to a position where the handle is not in contact with or proximate to the lower surface 12 of the tray 10 or the base 18 .

当端取托盘的人插入其手掌至把手16下(即将把手带向一开放位置),用户的手掌与所述托盘的底部之间以及使用者的手背与把手的内面部位将产生一紧密接触。这种紧密支撑的型态,并未见于目前现有的托盘。藉由轻易地提高反应性,以及增加避免托盘翻覆的反向作用力,如此可提供使用者对于托盘10及承载的物品有较大的控制。值得注意的是,所述把手由一侧至另一侧涵盖并紧覆使用者手背,并非仅包覆部分手背或部分手指(如现有技术的托盘),并能适用于各种手掌大小。由于设计简单,本发明所述托盘10与所述把手系统14对于惯用右手与惯用左手的人皆适用,即使当使用非惯用手托送托盘,仍能展现对托盘控制上的优势。When the person taking the tray inserts his palm under the handle 16 (that is, brings the handle to an open position), there will be a close contact between the user's palm and the bottom of the tray and between the back of the user's hand and the inner surface of the handle. This type of tight support is not seen in the current existing pallets. This provides the user with greater control over the tray 10 and its contents by easily increasing the reactivity and increasing the counteracting force that prevents the tray from tipping over. It is worth noting that the handle covers and tightly covers the back of the user's hand from one side to the other, not just covers part of the back of the hand or part of the fingers (like the tray in the prior art), and is suitable for various palm sizes. Due to the simple design, the tray 10 and the handle system 14 of the present invention are suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people, even when the non-dominant hand is used to carry the tray, it can still show the advantage of controlling the tray.

除非本文另有或下文定义在本说明书的其余部分,本文所使用的所有具有意义的技术和科学术语为本发明所属的技术领域中普通技术人员能够普遍理解的。Unless otherwise defined herein or defined below in the remainder of this specification, all meaningful technical and scientific terms used herein are those that are commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

在进一步详述本发明前,可以理解的是本发明不特别限定特定托盘、形状、把手、材料或制程技术,此为当然可以变化的。亦可以理解的是,本文中所用的术语仅用于描述具体实施方案的目的,并非用以限制本发明。Before the present invention is described in further detail, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular trays, shapes, handles, materials or manufacturing techniques, as such may, of course, vary. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is used only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention.

藉由以下部分具体实施方式的说明将可更进一步了解本发明,以下的实施例仅为例示性,非用以限制本发明。The present invention can be further understood through the description of some specific embodiments below, and the following examples are only illustrative, not intended to limit the present invention.

图1为本发明一实施例中一侍者端取一具有一把手的托盘示意图。所述托盘10包括一表面板12以及一设于表面板12底下之一把手16。所述把手16于本实施例中呈拱形,供侍者将托盘10放置在他张开的手掌15,同时把手16包覆侍者的手掌15。把手提供的抓握能力使得托盘能被单手端取,并且提供额外的安全和控制避免物品滑出托盘。FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a waiter taking a tray with a handle in an embodiment of the present invention. The tray 10 includes a surface plate 12 and a handle 16 disposed under the surface plate 12 . The handle 16 is arched in this embodiment, for the waiter to place the tray 10 on his open palm 15 , while the handle 16 covers the palm 15 of the waiter. The grip provided by the handle allows the tray to be accessed with one hand and provides additional safety and control to prevent items from slipping out of the tray.

图2为根据本发明的一实施例中托盘上视示意图,此实施例中托盘为矩形,实际上,托盘可以是任何尺寸和形状的,如圆形、椭圆形、方形等。根据本发明例示性的实施例,所述把手16的位置和定向是可以改变的:它可以被设置在一可旋转底座18的一移动轨道/腔体26,可沿箭头28的方向移动。因此,该底座18的旋转运动,以及所述把手16沿所述轨道26的线性运动使所述把手16可以被配置在在表面板12任何期望的位置和方向。如此允许使用者可以转换托盘的平衡中心(也称为与重力重心及主要点)以得到一个更舒适的和稳定的承载姿势。Fig. 2 is a schematic top view of a tray according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the tray is rectangular. Actually, the tray can be of any size and shape, such as circular, oval, square, etc. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the position and orientation of the handle 16 can be changed: it can be arranged in a moving track/cavity 26 of a rotatable base 18 , movable in the direction of the arrow 28 . Thus, the rotational movement of the base 18 , and the linear movement of the handle 16 along the track 26 allow the handle 16 to be configured in any desired position and orientation on the surface plate 12 . This allows the user to switch the pallet's center of balance (also known as the center of gravity and pivot point) for a more comfortable and stable carrying position.

根据本发明不同实施例,所述轨道26还包含沿着轨道26设置的孔洞。所述把手可包含两个有穿孔的"侧翼",藉由螺栓固定所述把手16,并通过连接螺栓至轨道26中的孔洞,以将所述把手16固定在底座18。优选地,所述把手16沿所述轨道26的运动的特征为使用者施力于所述把手16以使所述把手16移动产生的剧烈摩擦力。所述摩擦力使所述把手16可轻易地沿所述轨道26移动,同时避免所述把手16无意的位移。此外,该底座18的转动也可以为剧烈的摩擦的特征,这提供了相同的益处。因此,该摩擦力使得把手16容易移动,同时防止把手16无意的位移。根据本发明的另一实施例,所述把手16包括突出部和它所连接的组件,以及具有多个对应的凹槽。因此,一方面这样的机制可轻易地根据所述表面板12的位置更动所述把手16的位置及/或定向,另一方面可避免无意间使所述把手的位置及/或定向更动。According to different embodiments of the present invention, the track 26 further includes holes arranged along the track 26 . The handle may comprise two perforated "flanks" to which the handle 16 is secured by bolts and which attach the handle 16 to holes in the rail 26 to secure the handle 16 to the base 18 . Preferably, the movement of the handle 16 along the track 26 is characterized by severe frictional forces generated by the user exerting force on the handle 16 to move the handle 16 . The friction force allows the handle 16 to move easily along the track 26 while preventing unintentional displacement of the handle 16 . Furthermore, the rotation of the base 18 can also be characterized by severe friction, which provides the same benefits. Thus, the frictional force allows easy movement of the handle 16 while preventing inadvertent displacement of the handle 16 . According to another embodiment of the invention, said handle 16 comprises a protrusion and its connected components, and has a plurality of corresponding grooves. Therefore, on the one hand, such a mechanism can easily change the position and/or orientation of the handle 16 according to the position of the surface plate 12, and on the other hand, it can avoid unintentionally changing the position and/or orientation of the handle. .

根据本发明其他的实施例,所述把手16为固定的,并不具有可移动的能力。换言之,所述把手16移动的机制是选择性的,并且所述把手16既可以“永久”附着在所述表面板12或所述底座18的同一个位置,即不沿所述轨道26移动,和/或可以不旋转。According to other embodiments of the present invention, the handle 16 is fixed and does not have the ability to move. In other words, the mechanism by which the handle 16 moves is optional, and the handle 16 can either be "permanently" attached to the surface panel 12 or the base 18 at the same position, ie not move along the track 26, and/or may not rotate.

图3为本发明把手系统14详细结构示意图。所述把手系统可以被制造为单个且独立的单元,并藉由任何可能的方法贴附于任何适合托盘或其他对象的底部。如图所示,所述把手16设置于所述单元中的所述腔体26内,所述单元设有脊状部,用以包覆并为所述把手16制造空间,使所述把手不致延伸出所述单元的下表面外。于本图中,所述把手16不具有沿着托盘的直径移动的能力。然而,对使用者来说有可能通过从右侧或左侧拉动把手来移动平衡中心,使把手16所呈现的拱型将不会出现在所述把手系统14的中心。FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the detailed structure of the handle system 14 of the present invention. The handle system can be manufactured as a single and self-contained unit and attached by any means possible to the bottom of any suitable tray or other object. As shown, the handle 16 is disposed within the cavity 26 in the unit, and the unit is provided with ridges to enclose and create space for the handle 16 so that the handle does not extends beyond the lower surface of the unit. In this figure, the handle 16 does not have the ability to move along the diameter of the tray. However, it is possible for the user to move the center of balance by pulling the handle from the right or left, so that the arch assumed by the handle 16 will not appear in the center of said handle system 14 .

图4为本发明两示意图,但非用以限制本发明,为本发明托盘10上或把手系统14中的把手16示意图。所述把手16为具有弹性的,并且可以由任何合适的材料,例如橡胶、硅、或任何合适的聚合物构成。它也可以由金属制成,其可任选地涂布一层聚合物、织物或皮革。所述把手还可以具有缓冲层。在一实施例中,所述把手16不具有运动部件,从而避免了由于发生与运动部件的磨损或摩擦产把手生的磨损。然而,根据另一实施例,所述把手16不具有运动部件,从而避免了由于发生与运动部件的磨损或摩擦可以轻易地在需要时更换。FIG. 4 is two schematic views of the present invention, but not intended to limit the present invention, it is a schematic view of the handle 16 on the tray 10 or in the handle system 14 of the present invention. The handle 16 is resilient and may be constructed of any suitable material, such as rubber, silicon, or any suitable polymer. It can also be made of metal, optionally coated with a layer of polymer, fabric or leather. The handle can also have a cushioning layer. In one embodiment, the handle 16 has no moving parts, thereby avoiding wear and tear on the handle due to abrasion or friction that occurs with moving parts. However, according to another embodiment, said handle 16 has no moving parts, so that it can be easily replaced when required, avoiding the occurrence of wear or friction with moving parts.

图5为本发明的托盘10其把手16位于一″闭合空间"(A)使托盘可被置于柜台或使多数个托盘可彼此堆栈;或其把手16位于一″开放空间"(B)供使用者可插入其手掌于所述托盘10与所述把手间以托送所述托盘的示意图。所述托盘可具有脊状部29,为所述把手制造空间,使所述把手不会自所述托盘下表面延伸出。图6为本发明所述托盘10底部的把手16容纳使用者的手掌的示意图。根据本发明呈现于两附图中的一实施例,一指标17,如设于托盘底部的多个脊状部,可供使用者不需目视就能感知其手掌可轻易地在正确的方向找到所述把手16。Fig. 5 is a tray 10 of the present invention whose handle 16 is located in a "closed space" (A) so that the tray can be placed on the counter or a plurality of trays can be stacked on each other; or its handle 16 is located in an "open space" (B) for A schematic diagram of a user inserting his/her palm between the tray 10 and the handle to carry the tray. The tray may have a ridge 29 to create space for the handle so that it does not extend from the lower surface of the tray. FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the handle 16 at the bottom of the tray 10 according to the present invention to accommodate the user's palm. According to an embodiment of the invention presented in the two drawings, an indicator 17, such as a plurality of ridges on the bottom of the tray, allows the user to perceive without sight that the palm of the hand can be easily positioned in the correct direction. Find the handle 16.

图7为本发明托盘上表面示意图,如图所示本发明之另一指标17,为一白色发光条纹。所述指标17可以是任何形状、形式和颜色,并可以发光照明,以便在黑暗条件下可见。Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the upper surface of the tray of the present invention, as shown in the figure, another indicator 17 of the present invention is a white luminous stripe. Said indicator 17 may be of any shape, form and colour, and may be illuminated to be visible in dark conditions.

图8A为当物品被平均分配在一现有托盘,所述托盘仍能保持平稳的示意图。然而,当平稳的托盘受到干扰,例如移去托盘31上的一对象,如此托盘会倾斜,其余仍在托盘上的物品将会掉落。然而,本发明的托盘10(如图8B),所述把手16包覆所述侍者的手掌,增强对托盘的控制,并避免托盘倾斜造成托盘中物品掉落。由于本发明的托盘10被支撑在整个手掌15区域,以及选择性的被使用者的手腕或其他手部区域支撑,相较于现有技术只对托盘提供小区域的支撑,本发明的托盘改进了托盘的支撑能力。FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of an existing pallet that remains stable when items are evenly distributed on the pallet. However, when the stable tray is disturbed, eg by removing an object on the tray 31, the tray will tilt and the rest of the items still on the tray will fall. However, in the tray 10 of the present invention (as shown in FIG. 8B ), the handle 16 covers the palm of the waiter, which enhances the control of the tray and prevents the items in the tray from falling due to tilting of the tray. Since the tray 10 of the present invention is supported on the entire palm 15 area, and selectively supported by the user's wrist or other hand areas, compared with the prior art that only provides support for a small area of the tray, the tray of the present invention improves The supporting capacity of the pallet.

图9为一比萨盒作为本发明的托盘10,其中所述把手16以一体成型的方式设置于所述托盘下表面。如图9A所示,为比萨盒的底部。当比萨盒为被储存或非于使用状态,所述把手16位于″闭合空间"且并未对外延伸出。如图9B所示,为比萨盒的侧视示意图,其中所述把手可以被拉出以供使用。而图9C亦为比萨盒的底部示意图,当所述把手16位于″开放空间",则会包覆使用者的手掌。FIG. 9 shows a pizza box as the tray 10 of the present invention, wherein the handle 16 is integrally formed on the lower surface of the tray. As shown in Figure 9A, it is the bottom of the pizza box. When the pizza box is stored or not in use, the handle 16 is located in the "closed space" and does not extend outward. As shown in FIG. 9B , it is a schematic side view of a pizza box, wherein the handle can be pulled out for use. 9C is also a schematic view of the bottom of the pizza box. When the handle 16 is located in the "open space", it will cover the palm of the user.

根据本发明的另一实施例,一鸡蛋纸盒可包括装设纸盒下方的本发明的把手16。所述把手16可以由非刚性材料构成,从而使所述纸盒可相互堆栈。在本发明的另一个实施例中,比萨盒可作为托盘。即比萨盒可以包括一装设于比萨盒下方的把手16。According to another embodiment of the present invention, an egg carton may include the handle 16 of the present invention mounted below the carton. The handle 16 may be constructed of a non-rigid material so that the cartons may be stacked upon each other. In another embodiment of the invention, a pizza box may serve as a tray. That is, the pizza box can include a handle 16 mounted below the pizza box.

以上的描述和本发明的实施例的说明已明示了本发明目的。其仅为例示性说明本发明,且并非意在将本发明以任何方式和形式限制在以上的描述和附图。The above description and the description of the embodiments of the present invention have clarified the object of the present invention. It is only illustrative of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention to the above description and drawings in any way and form.

已定义如上和权利要求中所使用的任何术语,应被按照其定义进行解释。在权利要求中的标号不属于权利要求书的一部分,而是用于促进阅读便利。上述标号不应被解释为对权利要求任何形式的限制。DEFINITIONS Any terms used above and in the claims shall be construed in accordance with their definitions. Reference numerals in claims are not part of the claims, but are used to facilitate reading. The above reference signs should not be construed as limiting the claims in any way.

如用于本说明书和权利要求书中,单数形式"一"、"一个"和"该"包括复数对象,除非内容另外明确指出。因此,举例而言,提及"一个组件"可包括两种或更多种组成的组合;提及"一种液体"可以包括液体的混合物和类似物。As used in this specification and claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component" may include a combination of two or more components; reference to "a liquid" may include mixtures of liquids, and the like.

如本文所使用的术语"基本上"或"实质上"是指一个参数,代表完整的或不完全的仅占极少部分(例如,99.9%,99%,98%,95%或90%完成)。As used herein, the terms "substantially" or "substantially" refer to a parameter that represents complete or incomplete only a minimal portion (e.g., 99.9%, 99%, 98%, 95% or 90% complete ).

综上所述,虽然本发明已以优选实施例揭露如上,但上述优选实施例并非用以限制本发明,本领域技术人员将可对本发明不同的实施方式在细节上加以变化,并不影响其本发明基本精神的其他实施方式。因此,本发明非由该附图中所示和说明书中实施方式所描述的来限制,本发明的保护范围以权利要求界定的范围为准。In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, the above preferred embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art will be able to change the details of different implementations of the present invention without affecting its Other embodiments of the basic spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments shown in the drawings and described in the description, and the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims.

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1.一种改良承载托盘,其特征在于,包括:1. An improved carrier tray, characterized in that it comprises: 一实质平坦的表面,其具有一上表面与一下表面;a substantially planar surface having an upper surface and a lower surface; 一位于所述下表面底部的腔体;以及a cavity at the bottom of said lower surface; and 一把手,其置于所述腔体内,a handle, which is placed within the cavity, 其中所述腔体用以容纳并保留所述把手,使所述把手不致延伸出所述托盘的下表面外,wherein the cavity is used to accommodate and retain the handle so that the handle does not extend beyond the lower surface of the tray, 所述把手可轻易地从所述下表面被拉出成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制,及the handle can be easily pulled out from the lower surface into an open position to accommodate a user's palm and provide better control when picking up the tray, and 当手掌移开,所述把手可轻易地回到所述腔体中并回复到一闭合位置。When the palm is removed, the handle easily returns to the cavity and returns to a closed position. 2.根据权利要求1所述的托盘,其特征在于,更包括一指标,用以指示所述把手的位置及定向,或用以指示用户应于何处置入其手掌以于正确方向接触所述把手。2. The tray according to claim 1, further comprising an indicator for indicating the position and orientation of the handle, or for indicating where the user should place his palm to contact the handle in the correct direction. handle. 3.根据权利要求2所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述指标设置于所述托盘的顶部或底部。3. The tray according to claim 2, wherein the index is arranged on the top or the bottom of the tray. 4.根据权利要求3所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述指标突出于所述托盘的表面,及/或包括一照明剂。4. The tray according to claim 3, wherein the indicator protrudes from the surface of the tray and/or includes an illuminating agent. 5.根据权利要求1所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述下表面具有脊状部,使所述把手不会自所述脊状部延伸出。5. The tray of claim 1, wherein the lower surface has a ridge such that the handle does not extend from the ridge. 6.根据权利要求5所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述脊状部形成所述腔体以固持所述把手,且所述把手于所述腔体中由所述闭合位置移动至所述开放位置或由所述开放位置移动至所述闭合位置。6. The tray of claim 5, wherein the ridge forms the cavity to hold the handle, and the handle moves from the closed position to the handle within the cavity. open position or move from said open position to said closed position. 7.根据权利要求1所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手以永久固定的方式连结于所述托盘。7. The tray of claim 1, wherein the handle is permanently attached to the tray. 8.根据权利要求1所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手以可拆卸的方式连结于所述托盘。8. The tray according to claim 1, wherein the handle is detachably connected to the tray. 9.根据权利要求8所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手藉由一突出部与一对应的凹槽使所述把手以可拆卸的方式连结于所述托盘,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置及/或定向,并避免无意间的更动。9. The tray according to claim 8, characterized in that, the handle is detachably connected to the tray by a protrusion and a corresponding groove, so that it can be easily replaced position and/or orientation of the handle and avoid inadvertent changes. 10.根据权利要求9所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手藉由摩擦力保持定位,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置,并避免无意间的更动。10. The tray of claim 9, wherein the handle is held in place by friction, whereby the position of the handle can be easily changed and unintentional changes are avoided. 11.根据权利要求8所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手可拆卸地连结于一轨道,所述轨道沿所述托盘设置,从而提供一更动把手位置的附加功用。11. The tray according to claim 8, wherein the handle is detachably connected to a track, and the track is arranged along the tray, thereby providing an additional function of changing the position of the handle. 12.根据权利要求11所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手藉由摩擦力固定于沿所述托盘设置的所述轨道,藉此可轻易地更动所述把手的位置,并避免无意间的更动。12. The tray according to claim 11, wherein the handle is fixed to the rail provided along the tray by friction, so that the position of the handle can be easily changed without unintentional between changes. 13.根据前述权利要求中任一所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手为一种或多种刚性材料所构成。13. A tray according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle is formed from one or more rigid materials. 14.根据权利要求13所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述刚性材料包括塑料材料、玻璃纤维、再生木材或塑料、金属或木材、或以上的任意组合组成的群组。14. The pallet of claim 13, wherein the rigid material comprises a group consisting of plastic material, fiberglass, recycled wood or plastic, metal or wood, or any combination thereof. 15.根据权利要求1-12任一所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手为非刚性材料所构成。15. The tray according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the handle is made of non-rigid material. 16.根据权利要求15所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述非刚性材料包括软塑材料、有机硅、皮革、纤维、橡胶、或以上的任意组合组成的群组。16. The pallet according to claim 15, wherein the non-rigid material comprises soft plastic material, silicone, leather, fiber, rubber, or a group consisting of any combination thereof. 17.根据权利要求1-12任一所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手为任意刚性材料与非刚性材料组合所构成。17. The pallet according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, the handle is made of any combination of rigid material and non-rigid material. 18.一种把手系统单元,其特征在于,基本上包括:18. A handle system unit, characterized in that it basically comprises: 一耦合底座,包括形成于该耦合底座底部的一内腔体;以及a coupling base, including an inner cavity formed at the bottom of the coupling base; and 一把手,置于所述内腔体,a handle, placed in the inner cavity, 其中所述把手系统单元附着于一任意形状与尺寸的托盘的底部,以及wherein said handle system unit is attached to the bottom of a tray of any shape and size, and 所述内腔体用以容纳并保留所述把手,使所述把手不致延伸出所述托盘的下表面外,The inner cavity is used to accommodate and retain the handle so that the handle does not extend beyond the lower surface of the tray, 所述把手可轻易地从所述下表面被拉出成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制,及the handle can be easily pulled out from the lower surface into an open position to accommodate a user's palm and provide better control when picking up the tray, and 当手掌移开,所述把手可轻易地回到所述腔体中并回复到一闭合位置。When the palm is removed, the handle easily returns to the cavity and returns to a closed position. 19.根据权利要求18所述的把手系统单元,其特征在于,所述把手系统单元藉由以下方式中任一项附着于一托盘:卡扣装配、胶合、螺锁和焊接。19. The handle system unit of claim 18, wherein the handle system unit is attached to a pallet by any of the following means: snap fit, glue, screw lock and weld. 20.根据权利要求18所述的把手系统单元,其特征在于,所述把手系统单元的耦合底座为可转动的,从而可更动所述把手的位置与定向。20. The handle system unit of claim 18, wherein the coupling base of the handle system unit is rotatable so that the position and orientation of the handle can be changed. 21.根据权利要求1所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手以一体成型的方式设置于所述下表面,用以可轻易地从所述下表面被拉动离开成一开放位置,以容纳一使用者的手掌并于端取所述托盘时提供较佳的控制。21. The tray of claim 1, wherein the handle is integrally formed on the lower surface so as to be easily pulled away from the lower surface to an open position for accommodating a The user's palm provides better control when handling the tray. 22.根据权利要求21所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述托盘为一比萨托盘,所述把手为所述下表面的一部分,并且可轻易地使一使用者的手掌脱离所述把手。22. The tray of claim 21, wherein said tray is a pizza tray, said handle being part of said lower surface and capable of easily disengaging a user's palm from said handle. 23.根据权利要求22所述的托盘,其特征在于,所述把手藉由一强化材料加强其结构强度,所述强化材料选自于尼龙线或塑料。23. The tray according to claim 22, wherein the handle is strengthened by a reinforcement material, and the reinforcement material is selected from nylon thread or plastic. 24.根据权利要求22所述的把手系统单元,其特征在于,所述下表面包括一附加隔离层,从而保护所述使用者的手掌避免热烫伤。24. Handle system unit according to claim 22, characterized in that said lower surface comprises an additional insulating layer to protect said user's palm from thermal burns.
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