KR100475967B1 - Table Top - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates in particular to a table top plate 1 which is suitable for buffets and which is better adapted to the needs of the buffet. For this purpose the table top plate 1 comprises one or more carriers 2 and a plurality of other food containers 3, the food containers 3 being first and second detachably interlocked. Physics are exchangeably arranged on the carrier 2 via connecting elements 4.

Description

Table Top {Table Top}

The present invention relates in particular to table top plates suitable for buffets.

For example, table tops are known in the form of so-called etazers, which include carriers that directly hold small service dishes, one plate over the other at a distance. Will be located. However, in particular, the table top plate that the user has in mind is for a dining table that each user has in his or her own particular place and can reach the table top plate from the place. However, in the case of a buffet, a relatively large number of guests gather and the guests partly interfere with each other while serving themselves at the buffet. Further, German Patent No. 296 06 699 U1 discloses etazer, which includes an extension overlapping with planes, and small service dishes can be placed on the extension in an exchangeable manner. However, the etazer is limited in capacity because the space around the carrier and the space in the overlapping planes are naturally limited, while on the other hand, too heavy small service dishes should not be used. Moreover, the etazers can only accommodate service dishes of the same type and shape, and are therefore suitable for providing only certain foods.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a table top that is more suitable for buffet use.

The design according to the invention forms a sturdy table top plate, which is particularly suitable for buffets in structure and is applicable to dishes to be serviced because of the use of other food containers.

In the subclaims it is possible to understand the preferred development of the invention.

For example, the suspension connection according to claim 2 is particularly suitable for the purposes of the present invention, since the food containers are firmly fixed during use while on the other hand they can be easily separated.

The arrangement of the carriers according to claims 3 to 6 is suitable for buffets, which can extend in any desired direction due to the features of claim 3 and the food containers can be arranged side by side due to the features of claims 4 to 6. Because.

In particular, claims 7 to 8 describe the structural design of the preferred food container for placing the same on the other side, and thus will be the optimal solution for any available space provided in the buffet and for any type of food. Can be.

In addition, according to claim 9, the number of usable food containers is greatly increased because a number of differently designed service elements can be combined with a limited number of differently designed holders.

In particular, claim 10 describes a preferred food container for a table top plate according to the invention.

In particular, claim 11 describes a preferred carrier for the table top according to the invention.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view showing a buffet structure using a table top 1 according to the present invention. The table top 1 comprises a carrier 2 and a plurality of other food containers 3 interconnected via detachable connection elements 4.

As shown in FIG. 2, the carrier 2 is self-standing and includes two vertical support rods 6 and horizontal rods 7 and 8 respectively installed on a base 5. The horizontal rods 7, 8 connecting the vertical rods 6 are parallel to each other and are connected at a distance in a vertically overlapping manner with respect to the vertical support rods 6. On the upwardly facing side, the horizontal rods 7, 8 form first connecting elements 7a, 8a, respectively, wherein the first connecting elements 7a, 8a are designed as connecting elements of the connecting part 4. As shown in the examples, rods 7, 8 have a circular cross section, but may have other cross sections.

Carrier 2 may also include a clamping strip 9 that is detachably connected to carrier 2. For example, the clamp strip 9 can act into the recessed portion of the corresponding support rod 6 and can receive information and / or decorative elements. In addition, instead of or in addition to the clamp strip, a sanitary protective cover or the like may be provided.

The carrier 2 may be used alone as in the form shown in FIG. 2, or may consist of two or more carrier elements 2.1 and 2.2 arranged in a row, such as carrier 2 ′ shown in FIG. 3, or in FIG. 4. As shown, it may consist of two or more carrier elements 2.1 and 2.2 arranged at any desired angle with respect to each other.

As shown in FIG. 1, the most different food containers 3 can be detachably connected to the carrier 2. 1 illustratively shows a food container 3.1, which is for example a recessed dish for a salad or an ice container or optionally a heat-water bath for keeping food warm. Can be used as The other food container 3.2 shown in FIG. 1 is designed as a dispenser for dispensing beverages or foods similar to large amounts of particulates or pastes, nuts or muesli, or the like. The third food container 3.3 is designed as a flat dish. In turn, the fourth food container 3.4 is designed as a dispenser, in particular for dispensing muesli or nuts, or the like. The fifth food container 3.5 comprises, for example, a glass or metal service tray for providing sugar or sliced cheese. The food container 3.5 can be stretched by a sixth food container 3.6 which is also provided with a metal plate or pane.

The food containers 3 all comprise a second connecting element 10 comprising a hook-shaped element, the second connecting element 10 being designed as part of the connecting part 4, which can be hooked to the horizontal rods 7 and 8 respectively. It is dimensioned. In the illustrated embodiment, the second connecting element 10 has a U-shaped cross section, but can also be applied to rods 7, 8 having a circular cross section, or for example a semi-elliptical cross section, or a similar cross section. . The second connecting element 10 bears the weight of the food container 3 while being placed on each of the first connecting elements 7a, 8a of the rods 7, 8 and the food container 3 is pulled, eg For example, it is important to design the second connecting element 10 to prevent it from being pulled forward in the carrier 2.

All food containers 3 include a holder as shown in more detail in FIGS. 5-9, and for example a potted or flat dish (with or without a lid, with or without an insert of ice or hot water). Service elements in the form of plates, liquid or solid particles, distribution vessels, egg cup inserts, or the like, of metal, glass, porcelain, wood, or other suitable material. The service elements are loosely inserted into the holder so that they can be removed and cleaned. Containers used in the catering industry preferably use service elements with standardized dimensions or standardized dimensional grades, in which case it is possible to insert, for example, two service elements in half the size into one holder.

The holder 11.1 shown in FIG. 5 is particularly suitable for rectangular service elements such as potholes, water baths or ice containers. Holder 11.1 comprises a rectangular frame 12.1 into which the preferred service element is inserted; For example, protruding edges of the service element will lie in the frame. One of the narrow sides of the frame is provided with the second connecting element 10 along its entire length. As shown, the second connecting element 10 may extend over the narrow side of the entire width of frame 12.1, but may be provided only at two or more points on the frame. The connecting element 10 can also be arranged on the longitudinal side of the frame.

On the narrow opposite side of the frame 12.1 there is provided a support surface disposed on another third connecting element 10 ', but the third connecting element 10' is smaller than the connecting element 10, as shown in the embodiment in FIG. As such, in the case of food containers 3.5 and 3.6, the second connecting element 10 can be hung on another third connecting element 10 '. In order not to be confused with the connecting element 10, it is preferable that the other third connecting element 10 'is designed differently, for example, in shape or curvature.

On the side of the frame 12 opposite the second connecting element 10, there is provided a support 13 designed as a support base 14 in the illustrated embodiment, the holder 11.1 with the support base 14 being the surface of a buffet table, or the like. Will be placed in. When the second connecting element 10 of the holder 11.1 is fastened to the upper rod 8 of the carrier 2, it is preferable to dimension the height of the support base 14 such that the frame 12.1 and the service element face in the horizontal direction. In addition, another third connecting element 15 of the support surface shape is formed on the support base 14 which is formed at the upper edge of the tab 16 bent upward in a U shape. The third connecting element 15 and the tab 16 are dimensioned to accommodate the second connecting element 10 of the other holder. The third connecting element 15 is preferably located in the same plane as the first connecting element 7a of the lower rod 7 of the carrier 2.

Another holder 11.2 shown in FIG. 6 houses a cylindrical service element, such as a dispensing container, a bottle, or the like. The holder 11.2 is provided with an annular frame 12.2 into which the dispensing container can be inserted. The annular frame 12.2 is supported at the buffet table by the support 13 in the form of a web 17 and a platform 18 standing on the ground. The second connecting element 10 is arranged on the web 17 at the same height as the upper rod 8.

Figure 7 shows another holder 11.3 for receiving rectangular service elements, in which the holder 11.3 is again provided with a rectangular frame 12.3, in order that the same service elements can be inserted into two frames 12.1 and 12.3 the frame 12.3 is a holder. Same size and shape as frame 12.1 in 11.1. The frame 12.3 may also have the second connecting element 10 on one narrow side and the other third connecting element 10 ′ on the opposite narrow side. The holder 11.3 comprises a support 13 in the form of a base 19, the base 19 having another third connecting element 20 in the shape of a support surface on the upper edge of the tab 21 which is bent upwards in a U-shape. The third connecting element 20 and the tab 21 are designed to receive a second connecting element 10, which is located in a plane below the plane of the second connecting element 10.

FIG. 8 shows another holder 11.4 which holds a dispensing container, in particular a small dispensing container of the food container 3.4. The holder 11.4 comprises an annular frame 12.4, the dimensions of which are for convenience the same as the dimensions of frame 12.2 of holder 11.2, so that the same dispensing container fits into both holders. The holder 11.4 is provided with a second connecting element 10 arranged as high as possible at the height of the frame 12.4. The holder 11.4 also comprises a support 13 in the form of a contact web 22. The contact web 22 has a length sufficient to bridge the distance between the overlapping rods 7, 8, so that the contact web is supported on the lower rod 7 if the second connecting element 10 is hung on the upper rod 8.

9 shows another holder 11.5 with a rectangular frame 12.5 corresponding to frames 12.1 and 12.3. One side of the narrow sides of the frame 12.5 is provided with a second connecting element 10 and the other side is provided with another third connecting element 10 '. The holder 11.5 does not have any support.

The above described elements can satisfy many different needs. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the food container 3.1 with the holder 11.1 can be inserted into the upper rail 8 and the base 14 allows the recessed dish to be placed horizontally. The holder 11.3 with the lower base 19 can be hung on the lower rail 7 as in the case of the food container 3.3 so that the service element to be transported is arranged horizontally. However, the holder 11.3 can also be hung on the upper rail 8 as in the case of the food container 3.5, so that its service element, for convenience, the dish provides a slope so that the food placed thereon is provided to the guests in a better way. Can be. It is also possible to hang the holder 11.5 on the lower rail 7 or the upper rail 8, whereby a stronger inclined position is obtained.

In addition, the holders 11.1, 11.3 and 11.5 can be extended towards the guests, since other suitable holders with the second connecting element 10 can be hung through the other second connecting element 10 'or tabs 16 and 21, respectively. to be.

The invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the food containers may be detachably connected through snapping, locking, clamping or other suitable connection to the carrier. For example, the carrier does not necessarily have to include a rod; The food container may, for example, be hung through the upper edge of the strip. The table top plate according to the invention may be retrofitted for example for a buffet table accessible from both sides. Moreover, the food containers do not necessarily have to be made of holders which can be used equally in a number of different service elements and in a number of loosely inserted service elements, but together with the holders and service elements can be made entirely of, for example, plastic material. . The clamp strip for the information element may be omitted or replaced with another suitable holder. For a simple table top plate, it is sufficient for the carrier to contain only one rod in one horizontal plane.

1 is an exemplary view showing a buffet structure using a table top plate according to the present invention.

2 shows the carrier of FIG. 1;

3 is a reduced view of the stretched carrier.

4 is a reduced view of the stretched carrier.

5 is a view showing an embodiment of a holder for a food container according to the present invention.

6 shows an embodiment of a holder for a food container according to the present invention.

7 is a view showing an embodiment of a holder for a food container according to the present invention.

8 is a view showing an embodiment of a holder for a food container according to the present invention.

9 is a view showing an embodiment of a holder for a food container according to the present invention.

Claims (13)

At least one support carrier 2 and a plurality of different food containers 3, which carrier 2 is provided with first connecting elements 7a, 8a, while the food containers 3 ) Is configured such that a second connecting element 10 is provided, the first connecting elements 7a and 8a being released for arranging for exchange of the food containers 3 on the carrier 2. In the table top plate configured to be filled with each other in a possible form, The carrier 2 comprises elongated elements 7, 8 in which the food containers 3 are arranged adjacent to each other on top of each other, wherein at least one food container of the plurality of food containers 3 is provided. 3 is provided with the second connecting element 10 and at least one third connecting element 10 ′, 15, 20, respectively, while the second connecting element 10 is provided by the carrier 2. And, by means of its third connecting elements 10 ', 15, 20 it can be connected in a releasable form to the second connecting element 10 of another food container 3, the third connecting element ( 10 ', 15,20 is arranged to be arranged on one side of the food container (3) opposite the second connecting element (10). 2. The carrier (2) according to claim 1, wherein the carrier (2) and the food container (3) are connected to each other in a suspended form, the first connecting elements (7a, 8a) comprise a supporting surface and the second connecting element (10) ) Table top plate, characterized in that it comprises a hook element. delete 3. A table top according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier (2) comprises at least one freestanding foundation element (2.1) and at least one elongation element (2.2). 2. A table top according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrier (2) comprises at least one horizontally extending rod (7, 8). 2. The carrier (2) according to claim 1, wherein the carrier (2) comprises two rods (7, 8), the two rods (7, 8) being arranged in parallel with one another and at a distance (a), Table top, characterized in that it is provided on the connecting elements (7a, 8a). delete The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the third connecting elements (15, 20) are provided in a first plane and the second element (10) is provided in a second plane which is spaced below the first plane vertical. Table top plate. The food container (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the food container (3) comprises a holder (11) having second and third connecting elements (10, 10 ', 15, 20) for exchangeably receiving the service element. Table top plate made. delete delete 2. The table top according to claim 1, wherein the opposite sides of the second connecting element are provided on two third connecting elements (10 ′ or 15, 20) arranged vertically apart from each other. 2. A table top as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one food container of the plurality of food containers has a support (13) for being supported on the carrier or supported on the support base.