DE102009035842A1 - Plate for use by e.g. baby, during dining process, has three dimensionally designed exhibiting figure provided such that figure is completely visible, during dinning process, where figure is positioned parallel to plate side wall - Google Patents

Abstract

The plate (1) has a three dimensionally designed exhibiting figure (3) e.g. Disney figure, provided such that the figure is completely visible, during dinning process. The figure is positioned parallel to a plate side wall. A lateral bulging unit is formed of inspection glass, and a hollow space is designed as a parallelogram in a longitudinal section. The hollow space is provided between an inner plate and an outer plate and defined in certain height and width. The figure is equipped with detachable or non-detachable distance elements that are designed in ring or finger shapes.

Description

The The invention relates to a plate for babies and toddlers with a arranged in the plate three-dimensional Schaufigur Main claim 1.

The Schaufigur is shaped, sized and arranged in the plate, that they are not or hardly visible when the plate is full is and as the eating process progresses and the ensuing emptying the plate for the child gradually more and more parts the figure become visible. This is intended to enhance the curiosity of the child be stimulated to continue eating.

This is achieved in that the three-dimensional figure has an attention-grabbing shape (eg, Disney character) and expediently in the middle of the plate or on the edge of the plate inside the plate, z. B. parallel to the plate side wall is positioned.

food dish for children with two-dimensionally arranged on the plate floor Subjects as well as with playable film strips or LCD displays are known. These should reward the child at the end of the meal. adversely is that the motives are only two-dimensional and only on End of the dining process at the plate bottom sighted in a window can be, so no suggestion at the beginning and the followed by gradual dish-washing. Also, the subject or the viewing window located above through the eating activity with the cutlery at multiple Use damaged or unsightly.

So describe the EP 1 526 794 B1 , the EP 1 526 794 A1 (International Publication No. WO2004 / 012565 ), the US 2,861,367 A and FR 1030091 A differently constructed food plates for children with a arranged at the bottom circular motif carrier, in or on the different motives are located, which can be viewed in succession through the viewing window on the plate bottom after each rotation of the motif carrier. The US 2 514 094 A has a rotating element also with motif carrier, which is moved by a knob, which then also the individual motifs appear in the viewing windows on the plate floor. In the utility model DE8412634 the entire bottom of the plate is transparent, through which two-dimensional image motifs can be viewed on replaceable insert pieces, which are mounted within a revolving stationary wheel. In the considered as taken back EP 1 800 570 A1 are arranged instead of the turntable 2 strip-shaped motif carrier, which are moved independently below the plate bottom linearly, whereby the individual motifs are successively visible in a located in the middle of the disc viewing window. With the device after US 2 485 922 A For example, a film strip rolled up on 2 bobbins can be guided trans-latorically past the plate bottom. In the utility model DE 29617583 U1 an LCD display is so integrated on the bottom of the children's dish, that after inserting the image carrier, a movie is played, which is seen as a reward for the child after the empty space of the plate.

all The aforementioned inventions is inherent in that appearing on the plate bottom Pictures and motifs only become visible at the end of the eating process, while the present invention quite the contrary Attention of the child before, during and after the eating process want.

It is from the utility model DE 20 2007 007 923 U1 a talking and singing children's plate known for playing with tutorials, vocals or other sounds. The triggering is done by contact of the cutlery with the plate during the eating process. This GM does not affect the present invention.

Further are known food dish for babies and children, at whose Tellerrand three-dimensional ornamental or representational Figures arranged, the latter on the edge and disconnected can be.

The figures represent animals, utensils, toys or eye-catching objects, by means of which the children are to be stimulated to eat. In the utility model DE8807598 (U1) (also GB 2,207,038 A ) are arranged on the edge of fixed ornaments (dolphin head) in addition to by means of fasteners releasably connected to the plate cutlery (knife, fork). The child can eat with the cutlery and put it back in the box.

In the EP 1 520 496 A1 are on the edge of attachable three-dimensional toy figures releasably coupled. These are intended to stimulate the children to eat and can also be used as a toy after losing weight. The same applies to the US 2453922 to, in addition to stimulate the figures to be fed by the child with the spoon. Similar is the FR 1601401 , in which case liquid food can be filled with the spoon into the openable beak of a toy-ducked toy duck or other animal, which then flows back into the plate through a cavity in the toy figure.

All these inventions are on the edge of the plate and not in the plate itself as in the patent application. Insofar, the figures are unchanged throughout the eating process visible, noticeable. With these inventions can not be achieved that the curiosity of the child only by the eating process itself, so with increasing dish-washing and the gradual becomes visible of the figure in it awakened or excited.

With According to the present invention according to [0001] to [0003], FIG either firmly or detachably connected to the plate, wherein in a particular embodiment of the plate and Figure protected by a transparent cover (inner plate) are. The transparent inner plate has an inward going Shaping for the inclusion of the figure, reducing the positioning and fixation of the figure between the outer and inner plates is reached. The transparent cover (inner plate) allows a largely unrestricted view of the figure and make sure that the figure is not in contact with the food comes. The invention according to [0001] to [0003] also leaves a shape of the outer plate to the outside, during the inner plate no or only a small shape after owns inside. Also with this embodiment, the Positioning of the figure in the cavity formed by the formations between outer and inner plates.

The in the center of the plate or on the edge arranged figure can the further as a special embodiment of the transparent Cover shaped as a self-contained showcase be, in which the figure is housed and this completely encloses.

When Material for the (outer) plate are earthenware, Ceramics, glass, plastic and other suitable materials possible. The inner plate is made of glass or transparent plastic. For the figure are a variety of materials and material combinations possible. All parts that come into contact with the food come from safe materials for the health. As far as the outdoor plate and the figure with the food in Contact come and colors are used for to use the health harmless colors. Such are, for example for earthenware and porcelain, to use appropriate onglaze colors. If an additional transparent inner plate according to Is present and only this with the Food comes into contact, it is sufficient if only this made of health-safe materials.

Based The attached drawings and drawings are intended to illustrate the invention be explained in more detail. Show it

1 a plate ( 1 ), in which a figure ( 3 ) is located.

2 > analogously [0012] <a plate ( 1 ), with an additional transparent inner plate ( 2 ) having a shape ( 4 ), the figure ( 3 ) also in the middle in the resulting cavity ( 5 ) is arranged.

3 > analogously [0012] <a plate ( 1 ), with an additional transparent inner plate ( 2 ) with a lateral shaping ( 4 ), whereby the figure ( 3 ) laterally in the resulting cavity ( 5 ) is arranged.

4 > analogously [0013] <a plate ( 1 ) with a laterally arranged self-contained showcase ( 5 ), which after insertion of the figure ( 3 ) at the top with a housing cover ( 12 ) is closed.

The statements on [0017] to [0019] have in common that after removal of the inner plate ( 2 ) or the showcase ( 5 ) the plate (outdoor plate) ( 1 ) can be used as a separate unit.

It is further the case with [0017] to [0019] that after removal of the inner plate ( 2 ) or opening the showcase ( 5 ) The figure can be replaced (replaced) by another, insofar as this releasable connection and / or closure elements are used.

Around an additional orientation and / or attachment different designed or dimensionally different figures dispensable The figures can be made as in [0023] with a pedestal provided or with permanent or detachable spacer elements (eg ring-shaped or finger-shaped), to the inner surface of the transparent cover [0012], Abut, whereby the figures determined in their position and positioned become.

1 > analogous [0016] <The invention shows in its simplest embodiment, ie without figure cover. This design impresses with its simplicity. The colored three-dimensional figure ( 3 ) is in a plate ( 1 ) used. There is a need to be limited to certain materials that are safe for health (see [0014]). Furthermore, the figure is equipped with a particularly smooth, dirt-repellent surface (eg glaze), whereby the adhesion of food remains difficult and their complete elimination is facilitated by the rinsing process.

Furthermore, for the figure instead of good and inexpensive to be processed plastics largely only materials such as earthenware, porcelain and glass can be used, whereby an increase in cost occurs and increases the breaking sensitivity of the figure. Despite the particularly smooth and dirt-repellent surface finish of the figure Due to the existing many forms of the figure, the cleaning of the plate after each use complicates the practical use. Furthermore, the attachment of the figure at the plate bottom in terms of long-term durability is a not to be underestimated disadvantage. In contrast, there is the advantage that the figure not enveloped by a transparent cover, a direct unrestricted viewing and a direct contact are possible.

A secure attachment of the figure in the plate can be facilitated be that the figure is provided with a base, by means of which a positive connection with known from the prior art releasable elements between figure and plate floor is done.

Fig. 2 to Fig. 4

All restrictions listed under [0022] are listed with the in 2 and 3 illustrated embodiments reduced or eliminated, with certain disadvantages, see last paragraph [0022], must be taken into account. The additional costs due to the transparent cover must also be taken into account. For 4 this also applies. Furthermore, it should be noted here that in this embodiment, the outer plate is also the dinner plate and therefore must be made of a harmless to health material.

2 > analogously <differs from 1 essentially in that the figure ( 3 ) through a transparent cover, the inner plate ( 2 ) is covered and determined by this in their position and fixed.

In the illustrated fully symmetrical embodiment of the outer plate ( 1 ) made of stoneware, porcelain, glass or preferably made of an opaque, colored in any color plastic (opaque) and the inner plate ( 2 ) made of glass or preferably a transparent, safe for the health of plastic. The plastic versions are preferably produced by injection molding. Due to the central shape ( 4 ) of the inner plate results in a cavity together with the outer plate ( 5 ), in which the figure ( 3 ) rest. The shape is conical and well-rounded, which is the most complete emptying of the food during the eating process and the cleaning / rinsing easier. Insofar as the outer and inner plates are preferably manufactured using the plastic injection molding process, the outer and inner plates are positively connected to one another, in each case with detachable elements known from the prior art. As a result, the outdoor plate can also be used without a figure and transparent cover. Another great advantage is the unproblematic optional replacement of the figure.

3 > analogously [0018] differs from 2 essentially in that the shaping ( 4 ) not centrally but on the outside of the transparent cover, the inner plate ( 2 ) is positioned. The remaining features are consistent with the description of 2 match. By in this embodiment directed to the center plate lateral shape of the inner plate as a bulge ( 4 ), and thereby with the inner side wall of the outer plate ( 1 ) resulting cavity ( 5 ) is the figure ( 3 ) not centrally but laterally arranged. This arrangement has the advantage that this less obstructs the eating process, but has the disadvantage that the figure can only be considered somewhat restricted, while in 2 is visible from all sides. The cavity ( 5 ) can also be formed in whole or in part by shaping the outer plate, in complete or partial waiver of the shape of the inner plate. Instead of a three-dimensional figure visible from all sides, a plastically designed representation in the form of a relief or two-dimensional images, photos or the like can be arranged, whereby the effect described in [0002] occurs, as in the case of the three-dimensional figure as the eating process progresses tempered form.

4 > analogously [0019] differs from 3 in that the function of the transparent inner plate of a separate showcase ( 5 ) assumes that the figure ( 3 ) completely encloses. As a result, the inner plate is obsolete. The outdoor plate ( 1 ) is here again to the dinner plate, in which the food is filled. The arrangement of the figure on the plate side corresponds 3 , The showcase has an opening, which is preferably mounted at the top and by a housing closure (lid) ( 12 ) is closed after inserting the figure. In order to be able to exchange the figure, the closure is preferably carried out releasably by means of form-locking elements known from the prior art (eg clipping by means of a circumferential nose on the closure into the annular groove of the showcase). Also in this embodiment, the figure does not come into contact with the food.

Preferably, the showcase is each formed parallel to the side wall and the bottom of the plate, whereby it forms a parallelogram in longitudinal section. The outer surface of the showcase coming into contact with the plate preferably has the same radius as the inner plate wall. The showcase is preferably by means of an over the edge of the plate extending lateral approach, for. B. in the form of a cantilever ( 8th ) with embracing nose ( 9 ) attached to the frame edge releasably releasable. To the formation of food particles between To reduce showcase and inner plate wall or avoid altogether, an additional contact pressure is generated at the contact surface between the plate and showcase. This is achieved in that the plate edge at the attachment point of the showcase a mark ( 10 ), from the radius of the plate edge - z. Clockwise - over a short distance (eg one to two times the width of the showcase) steadily increases by fractions of a millimeter. After insertion of the showcase and its subsequent short rotation up to a stop ( 11 ) a solid coupling between the display case and plate is achieved. The decoupling is done by turning back.

The Showcase can also be symmetrical without special fixture executed according to [0031] and central or be attached at any point of the plate floor. The Showcase here is preferably solvable by means of known from the prior art ago form-locking elements (eg clipping by means of circumferential nose into an annular groove of the plate) connected to the plate.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1526794 B1 [0005]
• EP 1526794 A1 [0005]
• - WO 2004/012565 [0005]
• - US 2861367 A [0005]
• - FR 1030091 A [0005]
• - US 2514094 A [0005]
• - DE 8412634 U [0005]
• EP 1800570 A1 [0005]
• - US 2485922 A [0005]
• - DE 29617583 U1 [0005]
• - DE 202007007923 U1 [0007]
• - DE 8807598 (U1) [0009]
• - GB 2207038 A [0009]
• EP 1520496 A1 [0010]
• - US 2453922 [0010]
• - FR 1601401 [0010]

Claims (14)

Plate for babies and toddlers, characterized in that in the plate a three-dimensional executed Schaufigur (figure) is positioned so that it is gradually completely visible during the eating process. Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that the figure preferably in the middle of the plate or on the plate inside of the plate, is positioned approximately parallel to the plate side wall. According to plate 1 according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the figure is either an integral part of the plate or forms an independent unit, centrally or decentrally in the plate ( 1 ) is used and connected to this releasably or permanently. Plate according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the figure by a surrounding and their location defining transparent cover entirely shielded, causing them to be in the plate Food does not come in contact and from the cover against damage or the like is protected. Plate according to claim 4, characterized in that the inner plate made of glass or transparent, for your health harmless plastic, which also partially transparent and / or locally printed versions can be provided. Plate according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that on the plate side instead of one of all sides visible three-dimensional figure a plastically designed Representation in the form of a relief or two-dimensional images, Photos or the like can be arranged. According to plate 2 according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that one with a central shape ( 4 ) provided transparent cover - inner plate ( 2 ) - both in the middle of the plate arranged figure ( 3 ) as well as the outdoor plate ( 1 ), which, together with the outer plate ( 1 ) a defined in its dimensions central cavity ( 5 ) is formed, in which the figure is located and determines their location. According to plate 3 according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the figure is arranged on the inner plate side wall. By means of a preferably on the outside of the inner plate ( 2 ) inward and thus a sight glass forming lateral bulge ( 4 ) is between inner plate and outer plate ( 1 ) defined in height and width and in longitudinal section preferably designed as a parallelogram cavity ( 5 ) is formed, in which the figure is fixed. Plate according to claim 8, characterized in that the cavity ( 5 ) by partial shaping of the outer plate to the outside with a smaller lateral bulge ( 4 ) of the inner plate is formed. Plate according to claim 8 and 9, characterized in that the sight glass-forming bulge on the directed to the center of the plate viewing side ( 6 ) circular or arcuate, on the sides ( 7 ) parallel and later ( 8th ) on both sides with inverted curvature, also circular or arcuate, avoiding sharp corners or edges, then soft to the outer plate is executed. In this case, the housing wall forming the sight glass can be seen on the viewing side ( 6 ) are formed by different curvatures inside and outside such a lozenge that the figure appears enlarged from the viewing side. According to plate 4 according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that in a particular embodiment, the transparent cover an independent showcase ( 5 ), on the viewing page ( 6 ) arcuate, preferably as a semicircle, parallel to the sides ( 7 ) and is formed identically at the contact surfaces with the plate side wall. The showcase encloses the figure inserted inside ( 3 ) completely and determines their location. The showcase is preferably open at the top and by means of a figure covering the housing closure ( 12 ) locked. The attachment to the plate takes place detachably or non-detachably at any point of the plate floor or the plate side wall by means of a known from the prior art form-fitting fastening device. According to plate 4 by means of a special fastening device according to claim 11, characterized in that the display housing by means of a cross-sectional edge of the Kragarmes ( 8th ) with embracing nose ( 9 ) at a mark ( 10 ) of the plate and then for a short distance up to a stop ( 11 ) is rotated laterally-radially. Due to the increase in the radius of the plate edge over the said distance creates a contact pressure, whereby a positive attachment of the showcase is achieved on the plate. The unlocking and decoupling of the showcase is done by turning back. Plate according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that an arbitrarily symmetrically designed showcase with internal lying Figur is mounted centrally or at any point of the plate floor. In this case, the display housing is detachably connected to the plate by means of form-locking elements known from the prior art (eg clipping by means of a circumferential nose into an annular groove of the plate). Plate according to one of claims 1 to 13 characterized in that the figure is provided with a base or with permanent or detachable spacer elements (eg ring-shaped or finger-shaped), on the inner surface of the transparent cover or abut the showcase, causing the figure in her Location is determined and positioned.

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