ES2664621B1

ES2664621B1 - Tablecloth that includes fixing means to the table.

Info

Publication number: ES2664621B1
Application number: ES201631226A
Authority: ES
Inventors: Morales Francisco Caro
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: JAVIER VICENTE RODRIGUEZ JIMENEZ
Priority date: 2016-09-20
Filing date: 2016-09-20
Publication date: 2019-01-11
Anticipated expiration: 2036-09-20
Also published as: EP3508098A1; ES2664621A1; WO2018055224A1; EP3508098A4; EP3508098B1

Description

DESCRIPCIONDESCRIPTION

Mantel que incluye medios de fijacion a la mesa.Tablecloth that includes means of fixation to the table.

Objeto de la invencionObject of the invention

La presente invencion se refiere a un mantel, del tipo de los que cubre totalmente una mesa, que se puede realizar en cualquiera de los materiales comunmente empleados en este producto, como pueden ser: papel, tela, plastico, etc.; que presenta la particularidad de que esta provisto de medios de fijacion a la mesa, de forma rapida y estable, que impiden que por efecto del viento se vuelen o se muevan de su colocacion idonea centrado con respecto a la mesa. Preferentemente este mantel esta pensado para mesas estandar, cuadradas o rectangulares, si bien los mismos medios de fijacion adoptados para este tipo de mesas serlan susceptibles de adaptarse en manteles para mesas circulares, ovaladas, o con otra configuracion no estandarizada.The present invention refers to a tablecloth, of the type that completely covers a table, which can be made in any of the materials commonly used in this product, such as: paper, cloth, plastic, etc .; which has the particularity that it is provided with fixing means to the table, in a fast and stable manner, which prevent the wind from being blown or moved from its proper positioning centered with respect to the table. Preferably this tablecloth is designed for standard, square or rectangular tables, although the same means of fixation adopted for this type of tables will be able to be adapted in tablecloths for circular tables, oval, or with another non-standardized configuration.

Antecedentes de la invencionBackground of the invention

Actualmente es frecuente utilizar diversos artilugios para sujetar el mantel a la mesa, particularmente en terrazas y sitios a la intemperie, en los que el viento levanta o incluso tira el mantel de la mesa. Por esta causa la utilizacion de diversos tipo de ingenios para sujetar manteles esta teniendo un incremento apreciable debido a las ventajas que supone en organizaciones de comedores, para la colocacion de los manteles por parte de los camareros, principalmente en los instalados al aire libre. Ademas, la utilizacion de los sujeta manteles permite ofrecer una homogeneidad de vision, que causa una sensacion favorable al publico consumidor. Se conocen multitud de pinzas y elementos similares que se posicionan, por encima del mantel, en el borde de la mesa, presionando por encima y por debajo del tablero. Pero, en general, estos elementos tiene el inconveniente de que hay que ponerlos despues del mantel y por encima de este y al quitarlos recogerlos para reutilizarlos, ya que son elementos ajenos al propio mantel y por tanto tambien son susceptibles de perdidas y de robos. Por otro lado no resultan esteticamente agradables y practicamente estan limitados a manteles de papel, puesto que la pinza arruga el mantel por debajo del tablero y, cuando se ponen en manteles de tela, la propia tension de la tela expulsa la pinza hacia fuera; ademas, su uso esta limitado a tableros de mesas de grosor estandar. Currently it is common to use various contraptions to attach the tablecloth to the table, particularly on terraces and outdoor sites, in which the wind lifts or even pulls the tablecloth from the table. For this reason, the use of various types of tablecloths is subject to an appreciable increase due to the advantages that dining rooms provide for the placement of tablecloths by waiters, especially those installed outdoors. In addition, the use of tablecloths allows to offer a homogeneity of vision, which causes a favorable sensation to the consumer public. Many clamps and similar elements are known that are positioned, above the tablecloth, on the edge of the table, pressing above and below the board. But, in general, these elements have the disadvantage that you have to put them after the tablecloth and above it and remove them to collect them to reuse them, since they are elements foreign to the tablecloth itself and therefore are also susceptible to loss and theft. On the other hand they are not aesthetically pleasing and are practically limited to paper tablecloths, since the clothespin wrinkles the tablecloth underneath the board and, when placed on cloth tablecloths, the fabric's own tension expels the clothespin outward; In addition, its use is limited to standard thickness table tops.

Tambien se conocen algunos ejemplos de manteles dotados de medios propios de fijacion a la mesa. En concreto, el documento CN103504906 describe un mantel susceptible de ser fijado sobre una mesa y que es adecuado para fijar mesas de diferentes tamanos, para ello comprende unas hebillas (2) que se cosen en el lado del cuerpo mantel (1), frente a la superficie de la mesa, comprendiendo al menos una primera hebilla (21) y una segunda hebilla (22), en correspondencia con las patas de tablas de mesas de diferentes tamanos; el cuerpo mantel (1) comprende ademas elementos de fijacion (3), que son independientes, en los que se fija la primera hebilla (21) o la segunda hebillas (22), vinculandolas a las patas de la mesa. En el documento CN103654087 se describe un mantel similar al anterior, que tiene en la cara inferior, en correspondencia con las patas de la mesa, unas cuerdas (2) que permiten atarlo en cada una de las patas para conseguir mantenerlo en posicion en la mesa.There are also some examples of tablecloths with their own means of fixing to the table. In particular, document CN103504906 describes a tablecloth that can be fixed on a table and that is suitable for fixing tables of different sizes, for this it comprises buckles (2) that are sewn on the side of the tablecloth body (1), in front of the surface of the table, comprising at least a first buckle (21) and a second buckle (22), in correspondence with the table legs of tables of different sizes; The tablecloth body (1) also comprises fixing elements (3), which are independent, in which the first buckle (21) or the second buckles (22) are attached, linking them to the legs of the table. In document CN103654087 a tablecloth similar to the previous one is described, which has on the underside, in correspondence with the legs of the table, ropes (2) that allow it to be tied on each of the legs to keep it in position on the table .

El inconveniente que presentan estos medios de fijacion es que es necesario realizar la sujecion del mantel a las patas de la mesa cuando se coloca y proceder a desatarlo cuando se retira el mantel, por lo cual ambos procesos se ralentizan enormemente. Por otro lado la fijacion de hebillas, cintas o cuerdas en la base del mantel es facil cuando este es de tela, pero complicarla y encarecerla enormemente el proceso de fabricacion de manteles de papel con elementos de este tipo incorporados.The drawback of these fixing means is that it is necessary to fasten the tablecloth to the legs of the table when it is placed and to untie it when the tablecloth is removed, so that both processes slow down enormously. On the other hand the fixation of buckles, ribbons or cords on the base of the tablecloth is easy when it is made of cloth, but complicate it and make it more expensive the process of manufacturing paper tablecloths with elements of this type incorporated.

Descripcion de la invencionDescription of the invention

Asl pues, la invencion se propone resolver los problemas detectados, tanto en las pinzas u otros dispositivos ajenos al mantel, como en los medios colocados en el mantel para su atado a las patas de la mesa. Ademas, como los medio empleados se situan por debajo del mantel y no ocasionan el replegado del mismo por debajo de la mesa, sino que contribuyen a conformar las esquinas, una vez colocado en posicion, y no solo lo mantienen sobre la mesa, sino que ademas mantienen la forma habitual de un mantel, con los faldones cayendo rectos hacia abajo y las esquinas bien definidas y ligeramente inclinadas hacia un lateral.Thus, the invention aims to solve the problems detected, both in the clamps or other devices outside the tablecloth, and in the means placed on the tablecloth for its attachment to the legs of the table. In addition, as the half employees are located below the tablecloth and do not cause the folding of the same under the table, but contribute to shape the corners, once placed in position, and not only keep it on the table, but also They also maintain the usual shape of a tablecloth, with the skirts falling straight down and the corners well defined and slightly tilted to one side.

El mantel que se propone en las reivindicaciones es del tipo de los que cubre totalmente una mesa y que se puede realizar en cualquiera de los materiales empleados habitualmente en este producto. Para conseguir el objetivo de que se pueda fijar por medios propios a la mesa sobre la que se coloca, incorpora en su cara inferior, en correspondencia con las esquinas de la mesa y situados a ambos lados de cada esquina del mantel, en los faldones que quedan por fuera de la superficie del tablero de la mesa, medios complementarios de fijacion que unen los dos faldones que confluyen en cada esquina, manteniendo asl formadas y unidas todas las esquinas de la mesa y por tanto el mantel cenido al tablero de la misma.The tablecloth proposed in the claims is of the type that fully covers a table and can be made in any of the materials commonly used in this product. To achieve the objective that can be fixed by own means to the table on which it is placed, incorporates on its underside, in correspondence with the corners of the table and located on both sides of the table. each corner of the tablecloth, in the skirts that remain outside the surface of the table top, complementary means of fixation that join the two skirts that converge in each corner, keeping so formed and joined all the corners of the table and therefore the tablecloth held on the board of the same.

En una realization preferencial estos medios de fijacion de los dos faldones que confluyen en cada esquina que forma el mantel una vez situado sobre la mesa, consisten en una superficie, adherida por la cara interior del mantel, y que por la cara exterior presenta un adhesivo de contacto, en seco, que al juntar las superficies enfrentadas situadas en cada faldon, las une conformado de forma definitiva la esquina correspondiente.In a preferred embodiment these fixing means of the two flaps that converge in each corner that forms the tablecloth once placed on the table, consist of a surface, adhered by the interior face of the tablecloth, and that on the outer face presents an adhesive of contact, in dry, that when joining the confronting surfaces located in each skirt, unites them definitively formed the corresponding corner.

Se ha previsto una version que resulta mas adecuada para manteles de tela, en la que estos medios de fijacion, que unen los dos faldones del mantel que confluyen en cada esquina consisten en sendas porciones complementarias de Velcro, que al entrar en contacto entre si, se unen, conformado la esquina del mantel. Esta solution permite deshacer esta union al tirar de ambos faldones para asl poder quitar el mantel.A version that is more suitable for cloth tablecloths has been provided, in which these fixing means, which join the two tails of the tablecloth that converge at each corner, consist of complementary complementary portions of Velcro, which when in contact with each other, they come together, shaped the corner of the tablecloth. This solution allows to undo this union by pulling both flaps to be able to remove the tablecloth.

Tambien se ha previsto una solucion en la que el mantel se puede utilizar en mesas de distintos tamanos, mientras que el tablero de la mesa sea menor que el mantel. Esta solucion se consigue situando unos medios complementarios de fijacion en una amplia zona que transcurre a lo largo de la bisectriz de cada esquina del mantel. Cualquiera de las dos soluciones anteriores, con adhesivo o Velcro, permite esta alternativa.A solution has also been foreseen in which the tablecloth can be used in tables of different sizes, while the tabletop is smaller than the tablecloth. This solution is achieved by placing a complementary means of fixation in a wide area that runs along the bisector of each corner of the tablecloth. Either of the two previous solutions, with adhesive or Velcro, allows this alternative.

En otra realizacion estos medios de fijacion consisten en una lamina deformable, que tiene una primera zona, a traves de la cual esta fijada al mantel por medio de un adhesivo, en la zona situada en correspondencia con la esquina del tablero de la mesa. Esta zona se prolonga hacia los faldones y la esquina del mantel, pero al menos perifericamente no esta unida al mantel; a fin de que una vez colocado este en position encima de la mesa, se pueda doblar esta parte de la lamina y arrugarla por debajo del tablero de la mesa, quedando asl fijada a ella, permitiendo que el mantel caiga de forma natural, definiendo los faldones y las esquinas habituales.In another embodiment, these fixing means consist of a deformable sheet, having a first zone, through which it is fixed to the tablecloth by means of an adhesive, in the area located in correspondence with the corner of the table top. This area extends to the skirt and corner of the tablecloth, but at least peripherally it is not attached to the tablecloth; so that once placed in position on the table, you can bend this part of the sheet and wrinkle it under the table top, being thus fixed to it, allowing the tablecloth to fall naturally, defining the Skirts and the usual corners.

Los manteles de la invention estan pensados para mesas colocadas en terrazas o al aire libre, en las que el viento suele levantarlos y cuando son de papel, desplazarlos por aire; este tipo de mesas estan muy estandarizadas actualmente, tanto en su grosor como en sus dimensiones, por lo que sera suficiente con fabricar los modelos de manteles existentes actualmente e incorporar en ellos estos medios de fijacion. La fabricacion de cualquiera de estos medios de fijacion es muy simple y apenas si encarece la fabricacion del mantel.The tablecloths of the invention are designed for tables placed on terraces or outdoors, in which the wind usually picks them up and when they are made of paper, they are moved by air; This type of tables are very standardized now, both in thickness as in its dimensions, so it will be enough to manufacture the currently existing tablecloth models and incorporate these fixing means in them. The manufacture of any of these fastening means is very simple and scarcely expensive to manufacture the tablecloth.

Descripcion de las figurasDescription of the figures

Para complementar la descripcion que se esta realizando y con objeto de facilitar la comprension de las caracterlsticas de la invention, se acompana a la presente memoria descriptiva un juego de dibujos en los que, con caracter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting character, the following has been represented is accompanied by the present description:

La figura 1 muestra una vista en perspectiva de un mantel provisto de medios de fijacion a la mesa (3).Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a tablecloth provided with fixing means to the table (3).

La figura 2 representa una vista en planta desde un punto inferior de un mantel de estas caracterlsticas.Figure 2 represents a plan view from a lower point of a tablecloth of these characteristics.

La figura 3 representa una vista en perspectiva desde un punto inferior de un mantel realizado conforme a la invencion, con varias esquinas formadas y pegadas y otra a punto de pegarse.Figure 3 represents a perspective view from a lower point of a tablecloth made according to the invention, with several corners formed and glued and another about to stick.

Las figuras 4 y 5 muestran vistas en planta desde un punto inferior se sendas realizaciones alternativas de un mantel dotado de medios de fijacion a la mesa.Figures 4 and 5 show plan views from a lower point there are alternative embodiments of a tablecloth provided with fixing means to the table.

Las figuras 5 y 6 muestran sendas vistas en planta inferior y un detalle en perspectiva de una realizacion alternativa de un mantel provisto de medios de fijacion a la mesa.Figures 5 and 6 show respective views on the lower floor and a perspective detail of an alternative embodiment of a tablecloth provided with fixing means to the table.

Realizacion preferente de la invencionPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Como se puede observar en las figuras la invencion se refiere a un mantel (1) que incluye medios de fijacion a la mesa (3), el cual tiene como unica condition constructiva que ha de ser suficientemente amplio como para cubrir totalmente la mesa para que se formen lateralmente faldones (12), por los laterales de la zona (11) que cubre la mesa (3) y esquinas (13) en la confluencia de dos faldones (12); no obstante, no existe ninguna limitacion con respecto al material empleado, que puede ser cualquiera de los habitualmente usados en la fabrication de este producto, como puede ser papel de cualquier calidad, tela o incluso plastico.As it can be observed in the figures, the invention refers to a tablecloth (1) that includes fixing means to the table (3), which has as unique constructive condition that it must be sufficiently wide to cover the table completely so that side skirts (12) are formed laterally, by the sides of the area (11) that covers the table (3) and corners (13) at the confluence of two skirts (12); However, there is no limitation with regard to the material used, which may be any of the commonly used in the manufacture of this product, such as paper of any quality, fabric or even plastic.

Los medios de fijacion (2) a la mesa se situan siempre en su cara inferior del mantel (1) y en una zona que se corresponde con las esquinas de la mesa (3) para la que esta pensado; si bien, como se vera mas adelante existe tambien una version para tableros de mesas de varios tamanos. Mas concretamente la situation de los medios de fijacion (2) es en ambos faldones (12) situados a ambos lados de cada esquina (13) que forma el mantel (1) al colocarlo en la mesa, en la zona proxima a las esquinas que forma la superficie (11) del mantel que cubre la mesa. Estos medios de fijacion (2) que unen ambos faldones (12), que confluyen en cada esquina (13), son complementarios entre si, de forma que al unirse mantienen formadas todas las esquinas (13) y unidos los dos faldones (12) del mantel que confluyen en cada esquina, de forma que el mismo queda cenido al tablero de la mesa.The fixing means (2) to the table are always located on its lower side of the tablecloth (1) and in an area corresponding to the corners of the table (3) for which it is intended; although, as will be seen later, there is also a version for tabletops of various sizes. More specifically the situation of the fixing means (2) is in both flaps (12) located on both sides of each corner (13) that forms the tablecloth (1) when placing it on the table, in the area near the corners that forms the surface (11) of the tablecloth that covers the table. These fastening means (2) joining both flaps (12), which converge in each corner (13), are complementary to each other, so that when joined together they keep all the corners (13) formed and joined the two flaps (12) of the tablecloth that converge in each corner, so that it remains centered on the tabletop.

En la realization que se observa en las figuras 2 y 3, los medios complementarios de fijacion (2) que unen los dos faldones (12) que confluyen en cada esquina (13) del mantel (1) consisten en una superficie (2a), adherida por la cara inferior del mantel, que por la cara exterior esta impregnada de un adhesivo de contacto en seco, de forma que al juntar las superficies enfrentadas situadas en cada faldon (12), las une conformado la esquina (13) correspondiente. (Ver figura 3)In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, the complementary fixing means (2) joining the two skirts (12) that converge at each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1) consist of a surface (2a), adhered by the underside of the tablecloth, which on the outer side is impregnated with a dry contact adhesive, so that when the opposing surfaces located in each skirt (12) are joined, they are joined by the corresponding corner (13). (See figure 3)

En la figura 5 se observa una solution para manteles de tela, en la que los medios de fijacion entre los dos faldones (12) que confluyen en cada esquina (13) del mantel (1) consisten en sendas porciones complementarias de Velcro (21, 22), que al entrar en contacto entre si, se unen, conformado la esquina (13) correspondiente.Figure 5 shows a solution for cloth tablecloths, in which the fixing means between the two skirts (12) that converge in each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1) consist of two complementary portions of Velcro (21, 22), that upon entering into contact with each other, they join, conforming the corresponding corner (13).

La figura 4 muestra unos medios complementarios de fijacion (2) que estan situados en una amplia zona que transcurre a lo largo de la bisectriz de cada esquina del mantel; de esta forma se puede emplear el mismo mantel (1) para varios tamanos de mesa del mismo modelo, ya que es suficiente con pegar la parte que sobresalga por fuera de las esquinas que quedan fuera de la parte (11) que cubre la mesa, uniendo los dos faldones (12) que confluyen en la esquina (13) del mantel (1), para conformar esta de forma definitiva. Esta alternativa tambien es valida para manteles de tela, como el de la figura 5 y serla suficiente con colocar tiras de Velcro mas largas a ambos lados de las bisectrices del mantel. Figure 4 shows complementary fixing means (2) that are located in a wide area that runs along the bisector of each corner of the tablecloth; in this way the same tablecloth (1) can be used for several table sizes of the same model, since it is sufficient to stick the part that protrudes outside the corners that are outside the part (11) that covers the table, joining the two skirts (12) that converge in the corner (13) of the tablecloth (1), to conform this definitively. This alternative is also valid for cloth tablecloths, like the one in figure 5 and it would be enough to place longer Velcro strips on both sides of the tablecloth bisectors.

En las figuras 6 y 7 los medios complementarios de fijacion (2) que unen los dos faldones (12) que confluyen en cada esquina (13) del mantel (1) consisten en una lamina deformable, que presenta una primera zona (2b) a traves de la cual esta adherida al mantel (1) al menos en la zona (11) que cubre la mesa, que esta proxima a cada esquina del tablero de la mesa. Esta zona se prolonga hacia los faldones y la esquina del mantel, definiendo una segunda zona (2c), no adherida al mantel, la cual, una vez que el mantel (1) se coloca en posicion encima de la mesa, se dobla y arrugar por debajo del tablero de la mesa, quedando asl fijada a ella, permitiendo no obstante que el mantel caiga de forma natural formando los faldones y las esquinas habituales. La amplitud de la zona (2b) que esta adherida al mantel (1) en una realizacion preferencial abarca tambien una parte de los faldones (12) y/o de la esquina (13), a fin de que asl sirve tambien para darle forma al mantel en las esquinas, tirando de los faldones y de estas hacia abajo.In figures 6 and 7 the complementary fixing means (2) joining the two skirts (12) that converge at each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1) consist of a deformable sheet, which has a first area (2b) a through which is attached to the tablecloth (1) at least in the area (11) that covers the table, which is next to each corner of the tabletop. This area extends to the skirt and the corner of the tablecloth, defining a second area (2c), not adhered to the tablecloth, which, once the tablecloth (1) is placed in position on the table, bends and wrinkles underneath the table top, being thus fixed to it, nevertheless allowing the tablecloth to fall naturally forming the usual skirts and corners. The width of the area (2b) that is adhered to the tablecloth (1) in a preferential embodiment also includes a part of the flaps (12) and / or the corner (13), so that it also serves to shape it to the tablecloth in the corners, pulling the skirts and of these downwards.

Una vez descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la invencion, asl como un ejemplo de realizacion preferente, se hace constar a los efectos oportunos que los materiales, forma, tamano y disposicion de los elementos descritos podran ser modificados, siempre y cuando ello no suponga una alteracion de las caracterlsticas esenciales de la invencion que se reivindican a continuacion: Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as an example of a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements could be modified, provided that this does not entail an alteration. of the essential characteristics of the invention that are claimed below:

Claims

1. - Tablecloth including means of attachment to the table, of the type that covers a table completely and can be made in any of the materials commonly used in this product, comprising on its underside, fixing means (2) ) of the flaps (12) or folds existing in each corner (13), keeping all the corners of the table and tablecloth (1) centered on the board of the same characterized in that said fixing means are placed in correspondence with the corners of the table (3) and located on both sides of each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1), in the area of the same that will define the skirts (12) of the tablecloth that remain outside the surface (11) that covers the table when placed in position, and why said; fixing means (2) consist of a surface (2a), adhered by the underside of the tablecloth, which on the outside face is impregnated with a dry contact adhesive, which forms complementary means that when joining the facing surfaces located in each skirt (12), are joined together forming the corresponding corner (13) of the tablecloth.

2. - Tablecloth, according to claim 1, characterized in that the complementary fixing means (2) joining the two skirts (12) that converge at each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1) are located in a wide area that runs along the bisector of each corner of the tablecloth.

3. - Tablecloth that includes means of fixation to the table, of the type that covers a table completely and that can be made in any of the materials commonly used in this product, which comprises on its underside, fixing means (2). ) of the flaps (12) or folds existing in each corner (13), keeping all the corners of the table and tablecloth (1) centered on the board of the same characterized in that said fixing means are placed in correspondence with the corners of the table (3) and located on both sides of each corner (13) of the tablecloth (1), in the area of the same that will define the skirts (12) of the tablecloth that remain outside the surface (11) that covers the table when placed in position, and in that said fixing means (2) consist of a deformable sheet, which has a first area (2b) through which is adhered to the tablecloth (1), covering this area ( 2b) at least the corner (11) of the tablecloth when covering the table, extends This sheet is placed on a surface (2c), not adhered to tablecloth (1), which once the tablecloth is placed on top of the table, is susceptible to bending and wrinkling under the tabletop.

4. Tablecloth according to claim 3, characterized in that the width of the area (2b) that is adhered to the tablecloth (1) also includes a part of the skirts (12) and / or the corner (13).