AT500067A1 - PACKAGING AND LOADING SYSTEM FOR PLANE AND CATERING VEHICLES (TROLLEYS) - Google Patents

Description

2. Sesdtreib »» g- 1. Technical Field: Packaging 2. Aircraft and catering trolleys are so far loaded that individual trays (on these are the food, cutlery etc) on the side (left and right) inserted in the trolley rails are inserted. A reloading of the trolley can therefore only be done directly on this by inserting the individual trays. It is time-consuming and requires appropriate space (also in the sense of freedom of movement) when loading. The security of the individual parts (food, drinks, cutlery, etc.) is poor in the previous systems, as they are on the (open) tray. So it can come not only with transport in the trolley, but also with consumption of the food to problems up to an overturning, spilling etc. 3. The present invention consists of • a transport container (so-called TrayContainer, Figure 1, part view 3 and Figure 2) and • the individual packages for food portions (so-called TrayBoxes, Figure 1, Part 2 and Figure 3), with which it is filled. 4. The illustrations show in detail:

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Partial view 1

Side view of a trolley loaded with four TrayContainem, which in turn are loaded with TrayBoxes (each TrayContainer has three TrayBoxes next to each other, depending on the size of the trolley and the desired loading format, with different amounts of TrayContainem); to front view and isometry.

Partial view 2

TrayBox closed and opened part view 3

TrayContainer in different sizes (Trolleys usually leave different clearance for the upper and lower load).

Furthermore in partially loaded or "unfolded" condition.

Fig. 2 TrayContainer

The view shows a closed TrayContainer secured for transport and loaded with TrayBoxes. This is inserted into the respective trolley.

Fig. 3 shows in partial view 1 a closed TrayBox and in partial view 2 an open TrayBox with the variable transport and anti-slip devices, which depend on the size of the inserts, the flat support surface, which is used when eating the food as - even non-slip - storage can be and the broken seal.

Fig. 4 shows a loaded trolley. In the lower area there is a TrayContainer with safety device, in the above part it is already removed. 5. The present invention • allows for the first time the rapid Wiederbefiillung a trolley by inserting or replacing the TrayContainer, whereby the trolley, for example, within an aircraft aisle can be refilled immediately and with a few simple steps, without requiring a removal of the individual trays would be necessary, this too in limited space, • the system is also suitable for existing trolleys and ··· ·····················································································································································································································

The number of food portions compared to conventional loading in trolleys (even without changing them technically) takes place, the TrayBox when unfolded to a meal underlay, the TrayBox by their interior design a dislocation of the individual

Excludes food containers both during transport and during use by the guest (passenger); the TrayBoxes can be designed as disposable or reusable packaging; In particular, when using disposable packaging, there is also a significant acceleration in the removal of food waste or waste disposal. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Figure 1 (consisting of - Partial view 1: aircraft and catering trolley) in side view, front view and isometry, - Partial view 2: packaging for food portions (so-called TrayBox, isometry and processing), - Partial view 3: Transport container (TrayContainer Trolleys usually have different free spaces for the bays at the bottom or top, in this respect TrayContainer must also have corresponding dimensions, isometry and handling)

Figure 2 (TrayContainer, view: closed, secured, loaded) 1 Securing device 2 TrayBoxes 3 Carrying handle (optional)

Figure 3 (TrayBox) (Partial view 1: closed, Partial view 2: open) 4 Seals, locking device (optional) 5 inserts 6 flat support surface 7 (optional) seal (opened) 8 variable transport and slip protection (depending on the size of the inserts)

Figure 4 (loaded trolley) 9 Trolley 10 TrayContainer 11 individual TrayBoxes 12 Securing device

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Claims (4)

• «· · · · · ································································································································································································································· Loading system for aircraft and catering trolleys, characterized in that the loading and unloading of the trolley (or the individual parts of the trolley) at once and in a limited space by removal or loading with a transport container (Fig 1, partial view 2 and Fig. 3), which contains the individual food portions in specially designed packaging (FIG. 1, partial view 2 and FIG. 3); 2. Packaging and loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that a transport container (Fig 1, Part 3 and 2) in different sizes with an optional carrying handle (Fig 2, 3) for receiving and transporting a plurality of individual food containers with safety devices ( Fig 2, 1) is formed against a displacement or falling out of the individual food container. 3. Packaging and loading system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the individual food boxes several hinged tabs (Fig 3, 8) are incorporated, which serve in the folded state as a transport and anti-slip, and by this and by an optional closure fuse (Fig. 3, 4) prevents dislocation of food trays (Figs. 3, 5) during transport as well as during the consumption of food. 4. Packaging and loading system according to claim 3, characterized in that the individual food boxes can be used by opening as food documents (Fig 3, Partial view 2).