ES2230206T3 - EXHIBITOR FOR DRINKS AND FOOD. - Google Patents

Abstract

The buffet display system comprises table tops (12) which are mounted on posts (14) at either end by sleeves which fit over them. This allows the height and the slope of the table top to be adjusted.

Description

Display for drinks and food.

The invention relates to a device for the presentation and / or delivery of food and beverages and / or for self-service of these.

When a customer requests a cold or cold buffet / ca-
At home / to the company for a festive event, the prepared food is supplied only to the door of the house, being the customer himself who is responsible for the presentation of the food or who, in most cases, presents it On tables For the presentation of the buffet, the gastronomy or a catering service, generally, it is served by tables supplied, possibly foldable, that are additionally decorated in a more or less spectacular way, for example, with tablecloths, flowers, candles, etc. Generally, at the time of the presentation it is avoided that all the sources and dishes with the food are placed flat on the table, since this has a little varied aspect and, in addition, it is difficult to reach the sources and the dishes located more at the bottom. For this purpose, generally, by means of pedestals in the depth of the table a step is created and, therefore, an additional plane. Even if the buffet is placed in the premises of a restaurant or similar, this method of presentation is generally used. This, however, has at least one drawback. Generally, for the presentation of even a small buffet, more than one table is necessary. For this, conventional (folding) tables can be joined together at right angles. However, if the room requires another solution or if the buffet is to be placed, for example, in a circular way in the center of the room, this is difficult with normal tables, because there are always gaps between the tables. In addition, due to their measurements, especially their depth, the tables bulge and are very un flexible in the client's rooms, such as private rooms, offices, consultations, etc.

Therefore, the invention aims at provide a device for the presentation and / or delivery of food and drinks and / or for their self-service, which may be Easily adapt to any location.

According to the invention, this objective is achieved. by a device according to the object of the claim Independent.

According to a first special embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the pillars are composed totally or at least in the upper area of a corresponding tube round.

Advantageously, for each pillar is provided at least one sleeve-shaped element that can be place at least partially on the corresponding round tube. The sleeve-shaped element can be used to cover the abutment and it can be composed, for example, of wood or plastic.

Advantageously, the pillars have respectively a tripod, a quadripod or a plate.

Advantageously, they are inserted separable, at any angle, jib-shaped protruding arms at the open upper ends of the round tubes. Between the outgoing arms can be laid, for example, a wire, and of the wire can hang a kind of curtain. The curtain can be used, for example, to hide the background and / or to create effects special lights by means of lights arranged behind the curtain.

According to another special embodiment of the invention may be provided that at least one support is a stair element with two stringers and at least two steps arranged among these.

Advantageously, the distance between Rungs vary or is variable. Thus, it is possible to arrange sources, plates, etc., of different sizes and shapes.

Advantageously, at least one step is made in such a way that it offers a variable support surface in height Thanks to such a support surface, a source can be placed using three surfaces or support points, namely respectively a support surface or respectively a support point on the crossbar and a support surface or a foothold on the step.

According to another special embodiment of the invention it could be provided that at least one support is a beam with slots arranged separately in its extension longitudinal, which extend transversely with respect to its longitudinal extension, and that at least one element is provided that can be arranged in the slots and can be adjusted in height and that It is designed in such a way that in its free upper face it offers two support surfaces.

Advantageously, at both ends of the support is provided respectively a flat, curved element of semicircular shape, and in the area of the arc center of the element two projection arms are provided, between which you can respectively disposing a sleeve element under an angle adjustable between the central perpendicular of the sleeve element and the longitudinal extension of the protruding arms.

Advantageously, the elements are made in one piece with the support.

Especially, it may be provided that pillars are round at least in the upper area and that the sleeve elements have two holes respectively radially opposed threads and that the projecting arms have respectively a drill, through which it extends respectively a screw being screwed into the threaded hole corresponding for fixing the corresponding protruding arm in the sleeve element.

Advantageously, the at least one support is folding. This facilitates transport and is more appropriate for the storage

Advantageously, the at least one support is rotating around its longitudinal axis being able to stop at Any angular position.

In addition, it may be provided that the at least one sleeve element is made as a clamp. From this way, the sleeve element can be easily placed, in special also later, around a pillar.

It can also be provided that at least one element of cuff features a quick tension device to immobilize the sleeve element in height.

Finally, advantageously, for at least one support is provided at least one lining element that is can fix at least partially to a crossbar.

The invention is based on knowledge surprising that by providing only one pillar on each side of a support and when providing sleeve elements for fixing the support, high flexibility is achieved at the same time to adapt to different shapes and easy assembly and disassembly. The device can be arranged both along the walls of a room like in front of the objects arranged on the walls of a room, such as shelves, but also in the center of a room. In addition, in principle, the device will You can expand modularly. If the brackets are arranged in the center of the room, you can access food and drink from both sides. In this way, long queues of wait. Device components need little space during storage and transport.

Other features and advantages of the invention result from the claims and the following description in the that some embodiments are described in detail with The help of schematic drawings. They show:

Figure 1 schematically, a side elevation of a first special embodiment of the device according to the present invention;

Figure 2 schematically, a plan view from the top of a second special embodiment of the device of the present invention;

Figure 3 a detail of a pillar depicted in figures 1 and 2;

Figure 4a a plan view from above of a stair element with fountains arranged thereon;

Figure 4b a plan view from above of a staircase element with tabletop elements arranged about it;

Figure 4c a plan view from above of a stair element with a tabletop element arranged on it and a plate warmer;

Figure 4d a perspective view of a stair element with a fountain arranged on it;

Figure 5 one end of an element of stairs;

Figure 6 a plan view from above on a junction between a stair element and a pillar according to a special embodiment of the invention;

Figure 7 a side elevation of a pillar with a sleeve element;

Figure 8 a plan view from above of a clamp-shaped sleeve element;

Figure 9 a plan view from above of a special embodiment of a joint between an element of ladder and a pillar;

Figure 10a a plan view from above of a beam with sources arranged thereon;

Figure 10b a plan view from above of a beam with a tabletop element arranged on the same;

Figure 11 a perspective view of a element that can slide to a groove in the beam of the figure 10a;

Figure 12 the lower end of the element of Figure 11 before insertion into the groove of a beam;

Figure 13 a view of an outgoing arm before of the insertion in the open upper end of a pillar;

Figure 14 a view of the protruding arm of the Figure 13 in the inserted state;

Figure 15 schematically a wire laid between outgoing arms; Y

Figure 16 a modification of a pillar with a sleeve element modified equally;

Figure 17 a view of a detail of the element sleeve of figure 16;

Figure 18 a perspective view of a modification of a support before fixing a coating decorative.

Figure 19 a perspective view of a support according to figure 18 after fixing the lining decorative.

Figure 1 schematically shows an elevation side of a first special embodiment of a device 10 according to the present invention. Device 10 it presents three supports 12 that extend respectively between two pillars 14 being joined with these in a way that will specify even more specifically. 12 brackets left and right they are mounted on the pillar 14 so that in the figure 1 extend inclined from the left to the right, while the central support 12 extends horizontally.

Figure 2 schematically shows a view in plant from the top of a second special embodiment of a device 10 according to the present invention. Device 10 It presents a total of 9 supports 12 of which six supports are Staircase elements and three supports are beams. Brackets 12 are arranged in part linearly one behind the other, but in a point 16 also stellar. As it turns out from figure 2, the device according to the invention is very flexible and can be adapted easily to the most different forms of a stay or a place, also offering the possibility of approaching the supports from both sides, so that the tails of wait.

Figure 3 shows a detail of a pillar 14 represented in figures 1 and 2. The upper area of the pillar 14 is It consists of a round metal tube 18, in whose longitudinal direction drills 20 are provided separately, which are extend radially. Through these holes 20 you can do pass a spike 22. Spike 22 constitutes a possibility of retain a sleeve element at a certain height.

Figure 4a shows a plan view from above a stair element 12a with fountains 24 arranged about it. The stair element 12a has two stringers 26 and several steps 28. Although it is represented only for one of the sources 24, each source 24 is placed on three surfaces of support 30. Two of the three support surfaces result from the stringers 26, while the third bearing surface results in a form that will be specified later. The stair element 12a has on each side a curved plane element 32 and two arms outgoing 34.

Figure 4b represents a plan view from above a stair element 12a with board elements 36 table arranged on it. Unlike the representation in Figure 4a, the tabletop elements 36 are placed on a large number of support surfaces 30.

In Figure 4c, next to an element 36 of tabletop is hanging a plate warmer 38 between two steps 28.

Figure 4d shows how the third bearing surface 30. To do this, a screw 40 is screwed from above on a step 28. Screw head 40 offers the support surface 30 for a fountain. As is depicted in figure 4d, a source 24 can be placed obliquely by three bearing surfaces 30 (see figure 4a), so that food located in the fountains can be seen and reach better.

Figure 5 shows an end of an element of 12th ladder It presents a flat 32 element, curved in shape semicircular, and two protruding arms 34 with a drill 42, respectively.

In Figure 6, a sleeve element 44 is placed on a pillar 14 and retained in height of the form mentioned in relation to figure 3. The protruding arms 34 of the end shown in figure 5 are arranged such that the sleeve element 44 extends between them. TO then the end shown in figure 5 is fixed to the pillar 14, using wing nuts 46 that extend through of the holes 42 being screwed into corresponding holes threaded 48, and under a selectable angle with respect to the extension longitudinal of the pillar.

Figure 7 serves to represent the degrees of freedom of the union between a support and a pillar. Through the arrows indicates that sleeve element 44 can not only move in height but can also be rotated in the plane horizontal and you can adjust the angle between the element of sleeve 44 and protruding arms 34. This allows, among others things, generating an oblique extension of the element of 12th ladder

Figure 8 shows a plan view from above a sleeve 44 in the form of a clamp. He sleeve element 44 features a hinge 50, so it has not of being placed on a pillar; it is placed around a pillar being able to join by means of a screw (not represented) by its two extremes This is especially advantageous for assembly. back of a sleeve element.

Figure 9 shows a plan view from above a special embodiment of a joint between the stair element 12a and a pillar 14. As a variant of the joint represented in figure 6, the junction shown comprises a toothed disc 52 centrally bored, welded to element 32 flat, semicircularly curved, as well as an outgoing arm 54 U-shaped with a toothed disc 56 centrally bored, likewise soldier to this one. Through the toothed discs 52 a wing screw 58 fixed with a nut 60. Thus, the two disks 52 and 56 are pressed on each other while staying in The desired position. A union of this type makes it possible to rotate the stair element 12a around its longitudinal axis, by example, to tip dishes, fountains etc., towards the guest. The retention of the joint between the projecting arm 54 in a U-shape and the 32 flat element, semicircularly curved, can be performed also other than through toothed discs.

Figures 10a and 10b are, in principle, about representations corresponding to figures 4a and 4b. Without However, instead of a stair element a beam 12b. Beam 12b has grooves 62 arranged in a manner separated in the longitudinal direction of the beam 12b extending transversely with respect to its longitudinal extension. Slots 62 serve to receive elements 64 that in figures 10a and 10b respectively provide two bearing surfaces 30. As is shown in figure 10a only for the left source 24, this it is placed on three support surfaces 30, the third one existing support surface on the beam 12b itself. In this way, the source 24 can be arranged obliquely. In Figure 10b, the tabletop element 36 is placed on four support surfaces 30.

Figure 11 shows an element 64 in individual representation In the lower zone they are holes 66 arranged vertically separately.

As can be seen in Figure 12, the height situation of element 64 in slot 62 can be adjusted and fix by passing a pin 68 through one of the holes 66.

Figure 13 shows a view of an arm projection 70 before insertion into the open upper end of a pillar 14. The projecting arm 70 is configured as a gallows presenting at its upper end several drills 72.

Figure 14 shows the projecting arm 70 in inserted state, being represented only a part of the arm outgoing.

In figure 15, for clarity, they are represented only the projecting arms 70 and the pillars 14, while the rest of the device was omitted. Through the holes 72 of the projecting arms 70 extends a wire 74.

Figure 16 shows a modification of a pillar 14 with a sleeve element 44 that has also been modified. The modification of the pillar 14 is that an element 76 in the form of sleeve is placed on top of the pillar 14. The pillar 14 is composed, in the upper area, of a round tube 18 that it has an outer diameter smaller than the remaining part 78 of the pillar 14. The sleeve-shaped element 76, in turn, has a inner diameter that is somewhat larger than the outer diameter of the round tube 18 and an outer diameter corresponding to the diameter exterior of the remaining part 78 of the pillar 14. Therefore, the sleeve-shaped element 76 is located on the part remaining 78 of the pillar 14 forming a continuous outer contour. He sleeve-shaped element 76 can be used to coat the tube Round 18, for example with wood.

The modification of the sleeve element 14 it consists of presenting a tensioning device or a device of fast tensioning. In this regard, reference is made to Figure 17. There shows that the tensioning device comprises a lever of fast tensioning 80. In this way, the sleeve element 44 is can easily be separated from a pillar and retained in East.

Figure 18 shows a perspective view of a modification of a support 12 before fixing a decorative covering 82. Unlike the support shown in Figure 4a in the form of a staircase element 12a, the stringers 26 and the elements 32 bent, curved semicircularly are made in one piece, to be precise metal. A corresponding decorative lining 82 can be placed in front of each stringer 26 which is fixed to the respective stringer 26 by screws, only one of which is provided with reference 84, and by nuts, only one of which is represented and provided with the reference
86.

Figure 19 shows a perspective view of the support in the form of a stair element 12a of figure 18 after fixing the decorative coverings 82. The decorative coatings 82 may be composed, for example, of wood.

The device according to the present invention offers the advantage that the supports can ascend or descend discretionally, being able to adjust at any height and Lean towards the guest if necessary. In this way, they offer the guest better control over the food offer. They also reduce possible queues. Through the arms protrusions presented in figures 14 and 15 and the wire exists the possibility to hang a curtain in front of or behind the device to cover annoying accessories. To the supports, pillars and / or protruding arms can also be fixed lights that can serve for direct or indirect lighting of food or to illuminate a curtain.

Reference List

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Claims (17)

1. Device for presentation and / or delivery of food and drinks and / or for their self-service, with two pillars (14) arranged with a separation, between which extends a support (12) that is connected with both pillars (14) to through a corresponding sleeve element (44), which can be arrange height-adjustable around the pillar (14) corresponding, at least along an area thereof, under a adjustable angle to the longitudinal axis of the pillar (14) corresponding, so that an angle can be adjusted predetermined between the support (12) and the longitudinal axis of the corresponding pillar (14), each element of which can be rotated sleeve (44) in the horizontal plane. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the pillars (14) are composed, totally or at least in the upper area, of a respective round tube (18). Device according to claim 2, characterized in that for each abutment (14) at least one sleeve-shaped element (76) is provided, which can be placed at least partially on the corresponding round tube (18). Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the pillars (14) respectively have a tripod, a quadripod or a plate. Device according to one of the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that a jib-shaped protruding arms (70) are arranged detachably within / at the upper ends of the round tubes (18), at any angle. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one support (12) is a ladder element (12a) with two stringers (26) and at least two steps (28) arranged between them. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the distance between the stringers (28) varies or is variable. Device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that at least one step (28) is made in such a way that it offers a height-adjustable support surface (30). Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one support (12) is a beam (12b) with grooves (62) arranged separately in its longitudinal extension, which extend transversely with respect to its longitudinal extension. , and because at least one element (64) is provided that can be arranged in height-adjustable way in the grooves (62) being made in such a way that on its free upper face it offers two supporting surfaces (30). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a flat element (32) curved in a semicircular shape, and in the area of the arc center of the flat element (32) is respectively provided at the two ends of the support (12) two projecting arms (34) are provided between which a sleeve element (44) can be arranged respectively with an adjustable angle between the central perpendicular of the sleeve element (44) and the extension of the projecting arms (34). Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the elements (32) are made in one piece with the support (12). 12. Device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the pillars (14), at least in the upper area, and the sleeve elements (44) are round, and the sleeve elements (44) respectively have two threaded holes ( 48) radially opposite and the projecting arms (34) respectively have a hole (42) through which a screw (40) passes respectively, which for fixing the projecting arm (34) corresponding to the sleeve element (44) is screwed into the corresponding threaded hole (48). 13. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one support (12) is foldable. 14. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one support (12) can be rotated around its longitudinal axis and retained in any angular position. 15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one sleeve element (44) is made as a clamp. 16. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one sleeve element (44) has a tensioning device (quick) for retaining the sleeve element (44) in height. 17. Device according to one of claims 2 to 16, characterized in that at least one support (12) is provided for at least one element (82) in the form of a liner that can be attached at least partially to a crossbar (26).