FR2951215A1 - Mobile device for restaurant e.g. fast-food, in place related to activities of e.g. winter sports, has displacement unit connected to rigid frame to allow mobility of displacement unit on snow or ice - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a rigid frame (1) connected to a displacement unit to allow mobility of the displacement unit on snow or ice, where the rigid frame is provided with a service zone, a cooking zone and a working area that includes furnaces. The displacement unit is equipped with multiple bases (2). An attaching device is connected with a motorized machine (40). The rigid frame is made of aluminum.

Description

The invention relates to a device adapted for fast food in inaccessible places, such as on ski slopes.

There are now traditional restaurants permanently located on the slopes of ski slopes. These restaurants are based on heavy and traditional constructions made after obtaining a building permit. The disadvantage of these restaurants is that they have a significant impact on the environment. Indeed, the constructions implemented denature the mountain and the initial landscape. They are more expensive because of the difficult accessibility of the chosen location in high mountains. They require relatively heavy prior administrative formalities to obtain a building permit. On the other hand, the restaurants thus obtained are only profitable for a short period of the year, mainly during the winter season. In practice, these restaurants offer relatively expensive and comprehensive menus in order to try to achieve sufficient profitability. Only one-third of skiers frequent such restaurants, while the remaining two-thirds opt for another solution for their lunch, for example, returning home or bringing picnics.

Thus, the offer of catering in the high mountains is imperfect, and difficult to implement for the following difficulties: - accessibility is difficult and refueling restaurants is complex is expensive; - the conditions of access are more variable, depend on the environmental conditions, the meteorology, for example the wind, the snow depth, etc., and some places can be user-friendly under certain conditions and become inaccessible in other conditions; - the clientele is uneven during the year and it is necessary however to foresee a large surface to answer the demand of the customers in high season.

There is therefore a need for an additional solution overcoming these difficulties and offering catering adapted to the high mountains in winter and to a population like skiers.

To this end, the invention is based on a mobile device for restoration, characterized in that it comprises a rigid frame comprising a moving means connected to the rigid frame to allow its mobility on snow or ice.

The rigid frame may include a service area in which customer service is provided by a window, a kitchen area, a work area including ovens, sinks, countertops, and at least one refrigerator and / or freezer providing large and stable storage.

The moving means may comprise one or more pads or a shape of its lower surface of the rigid frame in sled or cradle to allow its sliding, or caterpillars.

The device may comprise an attachment device for its connection with a motorized vehicle intended for towing it.

In addition, the mobile device for the restoration may comprise a deployable portion in a configuration not deployed in a moving phase of the mobile device and in a deployed configuration to form a terrace to accommodate customers coming to eat in a restoration service phase. This deployable part can be actuated at least partially automatically, using a motor, and / or be partially removable, removable.

The deployable portion may include a first portion forming a floor after deployment, to receive customers coming to rest, and a second upper portion completely or partially covering the floor.

The floor may comprise several parts articulated around at least one hinge axis and may include a winch disposed in the upper part of the frame connected to the floor by at least one cable to allow the floor to be deployed or folded.

The floor of the terrace may abut against at least one wall of the rigid frame in a substantially vertical position in its undeployed configuration and in horizontal extension of the same wall in deployed configuration.

The deployable portion may include a second roof portion and side walls of the deck in an expanded configuration. This second part may comprise a frame on which a roof forming a roof and side walls.

The rigid frame may include a volume between its roof and its ceiling, in which there is a winder of the tarpaulin forming the roof and the side walls. The rigid frame may comprise a volume between its roof and its ceiling in which there is a drinking water tank and / or a water heater, and / or the rigid frame may comprise a volume comprising toilets, and / or the rigid frame may include a service area in which the customer service is provided by a window oriented to the terrace, and / or the rigid frame may include a kitchen area itself, and / or the rigid frame may include a work area including ovens, sinks, worktops, at least partially along the wall opposite the terrace and / or the rigid frame may comprise at least one refrigerator and / or freezer positioned in a central area of the kitchen, in the form of at least one column extending from the floor to the ceiling.

The mobile device may comprise a means of attachment in the snow or ice in the service configuration to ensure its stable and secure positioning.

Finally, the mobile device may comprise a frame at least partially made of aluminum.

These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in detail in the following description of a particular embodiment made in a non-limiting manner in relation to the appended figures among which:

Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a point of sale for the restoration in a partially deployed configuration according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows the point of sale deployed in plan view in section through a horizontal plane according to the embodiment of the invention.

3 shows the point of sale deployed in side sectional view by a longitudinal vertical plane according to the embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 represents a schematic view of a point of sale for the restoration in a non-deployed configuration according to the embodiment of the invention.

The concept of the invention is based on a mobile device on snow or ice forming a mobile point of sale for catering. For this, the mobile device comprises means for its movement on snow or ice. According to an advantageous embodiment, the mobile device comprises a means for forming the two or even three surfaces that are indispensable for such a point of sale, ie a surface dedicated to the kitchen, a surface dedicated to the sale and / or consumption, welcoming customers, and preferably a dedicated toilet area. These toilets are optional since the device can be installed near existing public toilets.

The figures schematically illustrate such a mobile device according to one embodiment of the invention. This device is in the form of a rigid frame 1 of small size, resembling a small cottage in the illustrated embodiment, comprising means for its displacement in its lower part, which consists of pads 2 extending longitudinally on each side under the floor 8 of the frame 1, which we will also call more simply "cottage". The cottage has in its front part at least one fastening device, not shown, allowing a motorized device, catcher 40, to pull it by means of a cable or drawbar 41 on a snow-covered surface.

The point of sale device therefore consists of a rigid frame 1 fixed structure, plus a removable, deployable, or foldable, possibly retractable, which can form a consumption area, which we will call more simply "terrace When it is deployed or mounted, in juxtaposition to at least one side wall 3 of the frame 1. This terrace is intended to accommodate customers coming to eat. The latter have access to the catering prepared in a kitchen fitted inside the cottage, by one or more openings 4 of the window type arranged in the side wall 3 overlooking the terrace.

Thus, the cottage can be towed, as shown in Figure 4, to a location previously selected at altitude, for example within a ski area, then the terrace can be deployed to finally get a point of sale restoration at the chosen location.

According to the embodiment chosen, the chalet 1 has a small volume whose floor area has a length of 7.5 meters, in the longitudinal direction x, and a width of 3.5 meters in the transverse direction y. It comprises a toilet 11, occupying an area of about 4 m2 in a corner of the cottage, accessible by a door 6 facing the longitudinal wall 7 opposite the wall 3 juxtaposed to the terrace. The rest of the chalet's surface is dedicated to cooking. It may include a storage area 12 arranged in the second corner juxtaposed to the toilet 11, so that the assembly formed by the toilet 11 and the storage area 12 represents a rectangle area of about 2 meters wide and extending across the width of the cottage. The remaining surface is divided into a service area 13 in which customer service is provided by the window 4, a cooking zone 14 itself, comprising a working area 15 including ovens, wash basins, worktops, etc. at least partially along the wall 7 opposite the terrace. Finally, at least one refrigerator and / or freezer 16 can be positioned in a central zone of the kitchen 14, in the form of at least one column extending from the floor 8 to the ceiling 9 of the chalet. Such a column represents the advantage of great stability adapted to the phases of displacement on steep slopes, because of its maintenance at both vertical ends, while providing a large storage volume suitable for the restoration activity. As a variant, these storage cupboards may have other shapes providing a large storage volume and a stability that is suitable for moving, especially on steep slopes, up and down. Finally, a second door 5 allows access to the kitchen from the terrace of the chalet.

Naturally, the previous description of the cottage is given as a non-limiting example. The rigid frame 1 or cottage can be presented with a simple frame, wood, and / or aluminum and / or PVC and / or metal. It can be in any form and architecture, as for example in a cylindrical form or any more modern architecture, the invention does not relate to its particular aspect. It therefore represents a rigid frame of the point of sale, which we will describe as "invariable", in opposition to the terrace that is deployable. In addition, this invariable frame preferably has a substantially rectangular floor surface of length between 2 and 10 meters and width of between 2 and 10 meters, or any other equivalent surface shape. The toilets can occupy a surface between 0 and 10 m2 and the kitchen can be arranged differently on the remaining surface. The interior arrangement may be different, comprising only one non-partitioned surface.

Between the horizontal ceiling 9 and the steep roof 17 of the chalet, a space 18 is used for the storage of certain elements. In particular, it is possible to have in this volume a drinking water reservoir 19 and a water heater 20. This volume also incorporates mechanical elements involved in the automatic deployment of the terrace and also serves to store the deployable parts when they do not. are not deployed, as detailed below.

The deployable terrace can be in various forms. It advantageously comprises two main parts. A first part serves to form the terrace floor 21. This terrace floor comprises a metal frame on its periphery supporting a wooden floor and is in two parts of the same surface articulated about a longitudinal axis 22. Once deployed, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the floor of the floor occupies a surface 7.5 meters long, thus extending over the entire length of the cottage, and 5.5 meters wide. Each part therefore has a width of 2.75 meters around the hinge axis 22. This floor is actuable by a recovery winch 23 disposed in the upper space 18 of the chalet, respectively connected to each part of the terrace by a cable, strap or drawbar 24. This winch makes it possible to raise the two articulated parts of the floor 21 of the terrace, hinged about a second axis 25 at the floor 8 and the wall 3 of the cottage, to fix them in a vertical position in contact with the wall 3 of the cottage in their non-deployed configuration shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, the floor of the terrace may be in any other form, for example of the accordion type, having one or more flap (s) or consist of a set of separate and assemblable boards, possibly at least partially manually, which deploy laterally, in contact with the rigid frame to form a stable horizontal surface. The floor may for example be movable in horizontal translation from a storage area positioned under the surface of the floor 8 of the rigid frame. This terrace may naturally have another floor surface than that illustrated. Advantageously, it will extend over the entire length of the cottage. Alternatively, the cottage can be operated without a terrace, customers standing in the snow to order and consume.

The terrace further comprises a second deployable upper portion, designed to form a roof terrace 27 and a side protection 29. Thus, the deployed terrace can be totally or largely closed, and usable in any weather and by any temperature. This terrace thus deployed is preferably equipped with means for heating. The upper part of the terrace comprises a roofing structure 28 deployable type farmhouse. This frame comprises a first end comprising studs fixed in lugs provided in the upper part of the chalet, and a second end which can be deployed above the floor 21 of the terrace, at a height substantially equal to that of the ceiling 9 of the roof. chalet. This second end can be supported by removable corner posts. The frame may consist of at least two metal side portions, for example aluminum, extending over the entire width of the terrace, each part may consist of one or more parts assembled. These at least two parts of the frame and the support posts can be stored in the storage space 18 provided under the roof in non-deployed configuration. The roof 27 and the side walls 29 of the terrace consist of a simple sheet of plastic material, windable around a winder 30 disposed under the roof 17 of the frame, which comes to rest on the roof frame 28 when it is deployed.

The tarpaulin and the frame 28 are stored under the roof 17 of the chalet in an undeployed configuration, and do not represent any space hindering the displacement of the chalet, as shown in FIG. 4. Thus, when the terrace is not deployed, it occupies a volume negligible that does not hinder the movement of the cottage on different terrains, even rugged. Alternatively, the frame of the upper part of the terrace may rest on any other structure at least partially automatically deployable, for example on a simple structure of metal type, obtained by the interlocking or articulation of different bars.

The undeployed terrace, as shown in Figure 4, can be stored inside the cottage and / or against at least one of its side walls. When the terrace is deployed, it has a sufficient surface to accommodate customers coming to eat. It may have a small surface adapted to accommodate standing customers, or even not exist, or a larger area in its deployed configuration, for the provision of tables and chairs 31, or even chairs, to receive for example between 150 and 200 covers per rotation. In this latter embodiment, the tables and chairs 31 are stored inside the cottage during transport, optimally in the interior volume of the cottage. When the chalet occupies its final position, its terrace is deployed and receives furniture ready to welcome guests. Thus, the interior space of the cottage is released and can be dedicated to the kitchen. A first phase of the deployment of the terrace may consist of a deployment of the lower part of the terrace, that is to say the floor, as shown in Figure 1. Then, the upper part is deployed to finalize the terrace, as shown in FIG.

The means used for moving on snow or ice cottage 30 advantageously consists of at least one pad 2 arranged under its lower surface, under its floor 8. This solution allows the cottage to travel effectively on snow or ice, the skate is featuring as a ski. However, any other means of displacement can be envisaged. In first variant, the shape of the lower surface of the floor 8 of the chalet can form the moving means; for this, this shape may have a curvature with raised edges, similar to a sledge or a large cradle, and / or may have longitudinal grooves, or any shape promoting sliding. In the second variant, it is possible to provide caterpillars in the lower part of the chalet. In addition, the cottage may include its own motorized means for its movement, for example for the setting in motion of its tracks, or simply as shown in Figure 4 be adapted to a traction by a separate motorized object 40. In addition, an additional means may be provided, such as wheels, possibly removable or retractable, to allow the movement of the cottage in the absence of snow or ice, for example to cross a snow-cleared road.

The chalet advantageously comprises a fastening means that deploys when it reaches its final destination, to ensure its secure maintenance at the chosen location and prevent inadvertent sliding. This means may comprise one or more points or one or more scissors that are deployed from the floor 8 of the cottage so as to penetrate the snow and ensure the maintenance and secure positioning of the cottage.

In addition, the chalet includes an electrical installation allowing the operation of electrical appliances dedicated to the restoration. It can include a mobile generator, stored inside during the movements of the cottage then spread out and connected by a wire during the operating phases. Alternatively, the cottage can be connected to existing electrical terminals. It can also be equipped with photovoltaic cells to ensure at least part of its energy needs by the solar energy source.

Finally, the invention has the following advantages: - the point of sale is mobile, suitable for travel on steep slopes and snow, thanks to a simple and lightweight structure, for example aluminum, and has a limited impact on the environment since it can be removed when it is no longer used and does not require foundation work in the soil; - the point of sale, because of its mobility, offers more solutions for its supply. It can for example be down regularly to the bottom of a ski resort to facilitate its refueling; - the positioning of the point of sale can be adapted to the needs of the population and modified according to this need or the climate. Thus, in high season ski, it is possible to have many outlets in different strategic locations, for example at the crossroads of ski slopes where attendance is important. In case of unfavorable weather, excessive snow depth, strong wind, it is possible to have outlets on the only open tracks, in areas that are still easily accessible. In low season, sales outlets are stored at the foot of the mountain and do not harm the environment; - It is possible to have a fleet of outlets of different sizes and choose to use a point of sale of a certain size depending on the attendance expected; - the point of sale is adapted to form a real restaurant including a surface with tables to accommodate the clientele restaurant, a closed and independent surface forming a kitchen, and toilets.

Naturally, the invention is not limited to the mandatory movements of these outlets. These can also be used in the same place for long periods of weeks or months. The concept of the invention is particularly suitable for fast food including hot and cold drinks. Generally it is aimed at tourism catering, especially those related to winter sports activities, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, walking, snowshoeing, hiking. However, this same concept can also adapt to any other activity and any season.

Claims (14)

Revendications1. Mobile device for the restoration, characterized in that it comprises a rigid frame (1) comprising a moving means connected to the rigid frame to allow its mobility on snow or ice. 2. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a service area (13) 10 in which the customer service is provided by a window (4), and in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a cooking zone (14), and in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a working area (15) including ovens, sinks, worktops, and in that the rigid frame ( 1) comprises at least one refrigerator and / or freezer (16) in the form of bulky and stable storage. 3. mobile device for restoration according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the moving means comprises one or more pads (2) or a shape of its lower surface of the rigid frame 20 in sled or cradle to allow its sliding , or caterpillars. 4. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a fastening device for its connection with a motorized vehicle (40) for towing. 25 Mobile device for the restoration according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a deployable part in a non-deployed configuration in a moving phase of the mobile device and in a deployed configuration to form a terrace to welcome customers coming to eat in a restoration service phase. 6. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the deployable part comprises a first portion forming a floor (21) after deployment, to receive customers coming to restore, and a second upper part covering totally or partially the floor (21). 7. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the floor comprises several parts articulated around at least one hinge axis (22, 25), and in that it comprises a winch (23) disposed in the upper part of the frame (1) connected to the floor (21) by at least one cable (24) to allow to deploy or fold the floor (21). 8. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the floor (21) of the terrace bears against at least one wall (3) of the rigid frame (1) in a substantially vertical position in its configuration. deployed and in horizontal extension of the same wall (3) in deployed configuration. Mobile device for the restoration according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the deployable part comprises a second part forming a roof and side walls of the terrace in an expanded configuration. 10. Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the second part comprises a frame (28) on which a roof forming a roof (27) and side walls (29). 30 Mobile device for the restoration according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a volume (18) between its roof (17) and its ceiling (9), in which there is a winder (30). roof covering (27) and side walls (29). Mobile device for the restoration according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a volume (18) between its roof (17) and its ceiling (9) in which there is a reservoir of drinking water (19) and / or a water heater (20), and / or in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a volume (11) comprising toilets, and / or in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a service area (13) in which customer service is provided by a window (4) facing the terrace, and / or in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a kitchen area (14) proper, and / or in that the rigid frame (1) comprises a working zone (15) including ovens, sinks, worktops, at least partially along the wall (7) opposite to the terrace, and / or in that the rigid frame (1) comprises at least one refrigerator and / or freezer (16) positioned in a central area of the kitchen (14), in the form of at least one extending column from the ground (8) to the ceiling (9). 13. Mobile device for restoration according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a fixing means in the snow or ice service configuration to ensure its stable and secure positioning. Mobile device for the restoration according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a framework at least partially made of aluminum. 30