WO1998037795A1 - Disposable meal service tray and set for packaging and transporting same - Google Patents

Disposable meal service tray and set for packaging and transporting same Download PDF

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WO1998037795A1
WO1998037795A1 PCT/FR1998/000390 FR9800390W WO9837795A1 WO 1998037795 A1 WO1998037795 A1 WO 1998037795A1 FR 9800390 W FR9800390 W FR 9800390W WO 9837795 A1 WO9837795 A1 WO 9837795A1
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Vincent Truchetto
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Matha Conseil S.A.R.L.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/06—Serving trays
    • A47G23/0641—Serving trays provided with a plurality of openings, e.g. for carrying glasses, bottles or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/001—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper stackable
    • B65D5/0015—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper stackable the container being formed by folding up portions connected to a central panel

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  • the present invention relates to a device of the meal tray type, and an assembly allowing the transport and the packaging thereof, the meal tray being of the single-use type and comprising an upper panel provided with at least one, and preferably several , holes or lights suitable for receiving a container, dish, plate or the like, itself containing food intended for consumption.
  • These food containers can be closed, in which case the meal tray is intended to be taken for consumption off site.
  • the container is opened and the meal tray is then intended to be transported from the delivery or purchase counter, to a table at the same point of sale, that is to say for consumption on the spot.
  • off-site or on-site catering it is important to preserve the integrity of the food placed in the containers.
  • the transport conditions must allow the handling of the meal tray under conditions capable of preventing any damage to the container containing the food.
  • users, especially for off-site consumption generally want a relative discretion, and it is then necessary that the packaging of the meal tray cannot let guess the nature of the set transported by the user, and even less its content.
  • the catering company must be able to prepare meal trays with the minimum of time, while preserving the personalization of meal trays.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy this situation and proposes a device of the meal tray type, and an assembly intended for the transport of said meal tray for single use, for off-site or on-site consumption, which is easy and inexpensive to make. , user-friendly and safe to use, discreet and able to guarantee food hygiene, especially for consumption on the spot.
  • the device of the meal tray type comprising at least one upper panel provided with at least one hole suitable for receiving a container, dish, plate or the like is characterized in that it comprises means lateral support allowing said device to rest stably, with said upper plane substantially horizontal.
  • the device is produced from a single sheet whose folded edges constitute said support means.
  • the meal tray is likely to be associated with a sheath of substantially shaped complementary, and advantageously the whole sheath / meal tray is of parallelepedic shape.
  • the meal trays and the sheath are made of cardboard or the like, preferably of the corrugated cardboard type.
  • Two meal trays are advantageously provided for the same sheath, arranged one above the other, and provided with removable securing means from one tray to the other, and more particularly in the form of a leg provided on a plate and projecting and able to cooperate with a complementary light provided on the other plate.
  • the holes of a tray are arranged opposite the holes of the other tray, on the upper panels of each of these.
  • each tray has on its front face (transverse to the upper panel) a hole allowing the user to introduce his finger to pull the panel to slide it relative to the sheath.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the assembly of the invention comprising two superimposed meal trays
  • Figure 2 shows another perspective view showing the front face of the assembly of Figure 1; • Figure 3 shows the upper meal tray of all of Figures 1 and 2; • Figure 4 shows the lower plate of all of Figures 1 and 2;
  • Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the assembly of Figures 1 and 2 along a vertical plane, perpendicular to the upper panel;
  • Figure 6 shows a detailed view in the unfolded position, before assembly, on one side of a meal tray.
  • the assembly of the invention comprises two meal trays referenced 2 and 3, the assembly bearing the general reference 1.
  • the assembly is generally parrallelepipedique and includes a sheath referenced 4 having an upper face 5, a lower face 6, two lateral faces 7 and 8.
  • the front and rear faces 9 and 10 respectively are open.
  • the meal trays 2 and 3 are of parallelelipedic shape and are arranged one above the other, so that their external dimensions are equal to or slightly less than the internal dimensions of the sheath 4, allowing the meal trays 2 and 3 to slide. inside the sheath and the maintenance of the latter in said sheath, by friction.
  • the upper face 5 carries indications, such as for example logos, brands, information intended for the consumer or others.
  • a strip 11 is provided on the front face so as to constitute a sealing strip, guaranteeing the authenticity of the food products placed on the meal trays.
  • This strip is preferably made of paper and can advantageously include a decorative pattern.
  • This strip is preferably fixed by gluing, on the upper face 5 and the internal face 6 of the sheath or envelope 4. Referring to Figure 2, we find the device of the invention having the same references and in particular the sheath 4, comprising an upper face 5, the side faces 7 and 8, and also the two meal trays 2 and 3.
  • the strip 11 has been omitted for reasons of clarity, as well as the information or labels on the upper face 5.
  • the front face 12 and 13 respectively of the plates 2 and 3 has an opening respectively 14 and 15, preferably of circular shape, and allowing the introduction of one of the fingers of the user to allow him to pull by sliding, towards him, the meal tray and thus release it from the sheath 4, to access the food arranged in containers themselves arranged on the meal trays.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show in perspective, the upper 2 and lower 3 meal trays respectively.
  • the sheath 4, the upper plate 2 and the lower plate 3 are advantageously made of cardboard.
  • the plates 2 and 3 each have an upper face respectively 16 and 17, two lateral faces respectively 20, 21, 22, 23 and a rear face respectively 24 and 25.
  • each tray is provided with openings or holes made on the upper face and intended to receive containers, dishes, plates, pots, bottles, cans, or other containers or containers of food or drinks.
  • the upper face 16, 17 of each of the plates 2 and 3 has five openings, namely four circular openings, referenced 26, 27, 28, 29 for the plate 2, and 30, 31, 32, 33 for the lower plate 3.
  • These circular openings are arranged symmetrically so that their center forms the four corners of a square.
  • the openings of the upper plate are arranged directly above the openings of the lower plate, when the plates are superimposed.
  • a fifth opening is provided on the upper face of each of the plates 2 and 3, of rectangular shape elongated in the direction transverse to the front face 18/19.
  • the rectangular elongated openings bear the respective references 34 and 35.
  • On the lower plate 3, are provided at the longitudinal edges 36 and 37 of the elongated opening 35, flaps 38 and 39.
  • the latter are mounted articulated by folding along edges 36 and 37, so as to allow, after placing a bottle, container, can, or the like, the maintenance and setting of the latter. The user can grasp said can, said container or bottle through the opening 34
  • said bottle is shown with the reference 40.
  • the flaps 38 and 39 associated with the opening 35 of the lower plate 3, said flaps ensuring the setting of the bottle 40.
  • FIG. 5 schematically containers, trays, containers, dishes or the like, containing food.
  • Said containers are provided with peripheral edges allowing their support on the peripheral edge of the corresponding openings 26 to 29 for the upper plate 2, and 30 to 33 for the lower plate 3.
  • Said containers, in FIG. 5 bear the references 41, 42, 43 and 44, it being understood that only four openings are represented on the eight of the upper plates 2 and lower 3, since Figure 5 is a sectional view.
  • the plates are provided with means for securing which are removable from one another, when they are superposed.
  • Said means comprise lugs 60, 61, 62, 63 and 64 arranged in the extension of the respectively lateral faces 20 and 22, front 18 and rear 25, of the upper plate 2.
  • These lugs are rectangular in shape and are able to cooperate with slots 64, 65, 66 and 67 provided on the upper face 17 of the lower plate 3.
  • Said slots are arranged directly above the legs 60 to 63, and have shapes and dimensions suitable for allowing the legs to penetrate with friction.
  • the method of assembling one of the lateral edges of one of the plates for example the upper plate 2, is described below. It is understood that in FIG. 6, the plate is represented by inverted position, that is to say that the upper face 16 is shown in the lower position for the convenience of reasoning and description of the mounting method. We find the rear face 24 and the front face 18.
  • the lateral face 20 comprises a first flap 45 connected by a fold line 46 to the upper face 5, the first flap 45 itself being connected by a fold line 47 to a second flap 48.
  • the length of the flaps 45 and 48 substantially corresponds to the length of the lateral face 20.
  • the distal edge 49 of the second flap 48 has two lugs 50 and 51 respectively, of generally quadrangular shape and projecting relative to the distal edge 49.
  • the front 18 and rear 24 faces are extended, at the side face 20, by two lugs 52 and 53 respectively, connected by a line of respective folding 54 and 55 on the rear face 24 and the front face 18.
  • the lugs 52 and 53 are of quadrangular shape and of length less than the length of the lateral face 20.
  • Notches or slots 56 and 57, of quadrangular shape, are provided on the upper face 16 and of complementary shape to the legs 50 and 51 provided on the second flap 48.
  • the legs 52 and 53 associated with the respective rear 25 and front 18 faces are folded down, so as to arrange them in the plane of the lateral face 20.
  • the flaps 45 and 48 are folded so that the flap 45 bears against the flaps 52 and 53, then the rotation movement of the second flap 48 is continued along the fold line 47, until the second flap 48 is folded against the flaps 52 and 53, on their face facing the interior of the stage; the lugs 50 and 51 are then introduced into the slots 56 and 57.
  • FIGS. 6 have not shown the openings or holes 26 to 29 intended to receive the dishes, plates, containers or the like.
  • the scales and proportions were not voluntarily respected to facilitate clarity and understanding of the drawing.

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The invention concerns a meal service tray comprising at least a top panel provided with at least a hole for receiving a flat container, such as a plate or the like, characterised in that it comprises lateral support means enabling said device to rest in a stable position relative to the substantially horizontal top plane.

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DISPOSITIF DU TYPE PLATEAU REPAS A USAGE UNIQUE ET ENSEMBLE POUR SON CONDITIONNEMENT ET SON TRANSPORT SINGLE USE MEAL TRAY DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION
La présente invention concerne un dispositif du type plateau repas, et un ensemble permettant le transport et le conditionnement de celui-ci, le plateau repas étant du type à usage unique et comportant un panneau supérieur pourvu d'au moins un, et de préférence plusieurs, trous ou lumières aptes à recevoir un conteneur, plat, assiette ou similaire, lui-même contenant des aliments destinés à la consommation.The present invention relates to a device of the meal tray type, and an assembly allowing the transport and the packaging thereof, the meal tray being of the single-use type and comprising an upper panel provided with at least one, and preferably several , holes or lights suitable for receiving a container, dish, plate or the like, itself containing food intended for consumption.
Ces conteneurs d'aliments peuvent être fermés, auquel cas le plateau repas est destiné à être emporté pour une consommation hors place. Dans une autre forme d'utilisation, le conteneur est ouvert et le plateau repas est alors destiné à être transporté du comptoir de délivrance ou d'achat, vers une table du même lieu de vente, c'est-à-dire pour une consommation sur place.These food containers can be closed, in which case the meal tray is intended to be taken for consumption off site. In another form of use, the container is opened and the meal tray is then intended to be transported from the delivery or purchase counter, to a table at the same point of sale, that is to say for consumption on the spot.
II est important dans l'un ou l'autre des cas (restauration hors place ou sur place), de préserver l'intégrité des aliments disposés dans les conteneurs. De plus, et notamment pour la consommation hors place, les conditions de transport doivent permettre la manipulation du plateau repas dans des conditions aptes à éviter tout endommagement du conteneur contenant les aliments. De plus, les utilisateurs, notamment pour la consommation hors place, souhaitent généralement une relative discrétion, et il est alors nécessaire que le conditionnement du plateau repas ne puisse laisser deviner la nature de l'ensemble transporté par l'utilisateur, et encore moins son contenu. Par ailleurs, la société de restauration doit pouvoir préparer les plateaux repas avec le minimum de temps, tout en préservant la personnalisation des plateaux repas.In either case (off-site or on-site catering), it is important to preserve the integrity of the food placed in the containers. In addition, and in particular for off-site consumption, the transport conditions must allow the handling of the meal tray under conditions capable of preventing any damage to the container containing the food. In addition, users, especially for off-site consumption, generally want a relative discretion, and it is then necessary that the packaging of the meal tray cannot let guess the nature of the set transported by the user, and even less its content. In addition, the catering company must be able to prepare meal trays with the minimum of time, while preserving the personalization of meal trays.
Enfin, de tels ensembles de plateaux repas doivent être économiques à réaliser, compte tenu de leur destination à usage unique. Cependant, les impératifs commerciaux d'économie ne doivent pas nuire à la présentation et la convivialité d'utilisation de l'ensemble.Finally, such sets of meal trays must be economical to produce, taking into account their single-use destination. However, the commercial imperatives of economy must not affect the presentation and the user-friendliness of the whole.
II n'existe à ce jour aucun dispositif ou ensemble permettant de répondre aux conditions contradictoires mentionnées ci-dessus.To date, there is no device or assembly capable of meeting the contradictory conditions mentioned above.
L'invention a pour objet de remédier à cette situation et propose un dispositif du type plateau repas, et un ensemble destiné au transport dudit plateau repas à usage unique, pour une consommation hors place ou sur place, qui soit facile et bon marché à réaliser, convivial et sûr d'utilisation, discret et apte à garantir l'hygiène des aliments, notamment pour une consommation sur place.The object of the invention is to remedy this situation and proposes a device of the meal tray type, and an assembly intended for the transport of said meal tray for single use, for off-site or on-site consumption, which is easy and inexpensive to make. , user-friendly and safe to use, discreet and able to guarantee food hygiene, especially for consumption on the spot.
A cette fin, selon l'invention, le dispositif du type plateau repas, comportant au moins un panneau supérieur pourvu d'au moins un trou apte à recevoir un conteneur, plat, assiette ou similaire est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens support latéraux permettant audit dispositif de reposer de manière stable, avec ledit plan supérieur sensiblement horizontal.To this end, according to the invention, the device of the meal tray type, comprising at least one upper panel provided with at least one hole suitable for receiving a container, dish, plate or the like is characterized in that it comprises means lateral support allowing said device to rest stably, with said upper plane substantially horizontal.
De préférence, le dispositif est réalisé à partir d'une feuille unique dont les bords plies constituent lesdits moyens de support.Preferably, the device is produced from a single sheet whose folded edges constitute said support means.
Afin de permettre son transport et sa manipulation, le plateau repas est susceptible d'être associé à un fourreau de forme sensiblement complémentaire, et avantageusement l'ensemble fourreau/plateau repas est de forme parallèlipédique.In order to allow its transport and its manipulation, the meal tray is likely to be associated with a sheath of substantially shaped complementary, and advantageously the whole sheath / meal tray is of parallelepedic shape.
Selon une forme préférée, les plateaux repas et le fourreau sont réalisés en carton ou similaire, de préférence du type carton ondulé.According to a preferred form, the meal trays and the sheath are made of cardboard or the like, preferably of the corrugated cardboard type.
Deux plateaux repas sont prévus avantageusement pour un même fourreau, disposés l'un au dessus de l'autre, et munis de moyens de solidarisation amovibles d'un plateau à l'autre, et plus particulièrement sous la forme d'une patte prévue sur un plateau et faisant saillie et apte à coopérer avec une lumière complémentaire prévue sur l'autre plateau.Two meal trays are advantageously provided for the same sheath, arranged one above the other, and provided with removable securing means from one tray to the other, and more particularly in the form of a leg provided on a plate and projecting and able to cooperate with a complementary light provided on the other plate.
Pour des raisons de standardisation, et de présentation conviviale, les trous d'un plateau sont disposés en regard des trous de l'autre plateau, sur les panneaux supérieurs de chacun de ces derniers.For reasons of standardization, and user-friendly presentation, the holes of a tray are arranged opposite the holes of the other tray, on the upper panels of each of these.
Afin de permettre l'extraction aisée du ou des plateau(x), à partir du fourreau, chaque plateau comporte sur sa face frontale (transversale au panneau supérieur) un trou permettant à l'utilisateur d'introduire son doigt pour tirer le panneau pour faire coulisser celui-ci par rapport au fourreau.In order to allow easy extraction of the tray (s), from the sheath, each tray has on its front face (transverse to the upper panel) a hole allowing the user to introduce his finger to pull the panel to slide it relative to the sheath.
D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaîtront de la description qui suit, donnée à titre illustratif mais non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear from the description which follows, given by way of illustration but not limitation, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
• La figure 1 montre une vue en perspective de l'ensemble de l'invention comportant deux plateaux repas superposés; • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the assembly of the invention comprising two superimposed meal trays;
• La figure 2 montre une autre vue en perspective montrant la face frontale de l'ensemble de la figure 1 ; • La figure 3 montre le plateau repas supérieur de l'ensemble des figures 1 et 2; • La figure 4 montre le plateau inférieur de l'ensemble des figures 1 et 2; • Figure 2 shows another perspective view showing the front face of the assembly of Figure 1; • Figure 3 shows the upper meal tray of all of Figures 1 and 2; • Figure 4 shows the lower plate of all of Figures 1 and 2;
• La figure 5 montre une vue en coupe de l'assemblage des figures 1 et 2 selon un plan vertical, perpendiculaire au panneau supérieur; et• Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the assembly of Figures 1 and 2 along a vertical plane, perpendicular to the upper panel; and
• La figure 6 montre une vue de détail en position dépliée, avant montage, d'un côté d'un plateau repas.• Figure 6 shows a detailed view in the unfolded position, before assembly, on one side of a meal tray.
Présenté sur la figure 1 , l'ensemble de l'invention comporte deux plateaux repas référencés 2 et 3, l'ensemble portant la référence générale 1.Presented in FIG. 1, the assembly of the invention comprises two meal trays referenced 2 and 3, the assembly bearing the general reference 1.
L'ensemble est de forme générale parrallelepipedique et comprend un fourreau référencé 4 comportant une face supérieure 5, une face inférieure 6, deux faces latérales 7 et 8. Les faces frontales et arrières respectivement 9 et 10 sont ouvertes.The assembly is generally parrallelepipedique and includes a sheath referenced 4 having an upper face 5, a lower face 6, two lateral faces 7 and 8. The front and rear faces 9 and 10 respectively are open.
Les plateaux repas 2 et 3 sont de forme parrallelipediques et sont disposés l'un au dessus de l'autre, de manière que leurs dimensions extérieures soient égales ou légèrement inférieures aux dimensions intérieures du fourreau 4, permettant le coulissement des plateaux repas 2 et 3 à l'intérieur du fourreau et le maintien de ces derniers dans ledit fourreau, par frottement.The meal trays 2 and 3 are of parallelelipedic shape and are arranged one above the other, so that their external dimensions are equal to or slightly less than the internal dimensions of the sheath 4, allowing the meal trays 2 and 3 to slide. inside the sheath and the maintenance of the latter in said sheath, by friction.
La face supérieure 5 porte des indications, telles que par exemple des logos, marques, informations destinées au consommateur ou autres.The upper face 5 carries indications, such as for example logos, brands, information intended for the consumer or others.
Un bandeau 11 est prévu sur la face frontale de manière à constituer une bande de scellement, garantissant l'authenticité des produits alimentaires disposés sur les plateaux repas. Ce bandeau est de préférence en papier et peut comporter avantageusement un motif décoratif. Ce bandeau est fixé de préférence par collage, sur la face supérieure 5 et la face intérieure 6 du fourreau ou enveloppe 4. En référence à la figure 2, on retrouve le dispositif de l'invention comportant les mêmes références et notamment le fourreau 4, comprenant une face supérieure 5, les faces latérales 7 et 8, et également les deux plateaux repas 2 et 3. Le bandeau 11 a été omis pour des raisons de clarté, ainsi que les informations ou étiquettes sur la face supérieure 5.A strip 11 is provided on the front face so as to constitute a sealing strip, guaranteeing the authenticity of the food products placed on the meal trays. This strip is preferably made of paper and can advantageously include a decorative pattern. This strip is preferably fixed by gluing, on the upper face 5 and the internal face 6 of the sheath or envelope 4. Referring to Figure 2, we find the device of the invention having the same references and in particular the sheath 4, comprising an upper face 5, the side faces 7 and 8, and also the two meal trays 2 and 3. The strip 11 has been omitted for reasons of clarity, as well as the information or labels on the upper face 5.
La face frontale respectivement 12 et 13 des plateaux 2 et 3 comporte une ouverture respectivement 14 et 15, de préférence de forme circulaire, et permettant l'introduction de l'un des doigts de l'utilisateur pour lui permettre de tirer par coulissement, vers lui, le plateau repas et dégager ainsi celui-ci du fourreau 4, pour accéder aux aliments disposés dans des conteneurs eux-mêmes disposés sur les plateaux repas.The front face 12 and 13 respectively of the plates 2 and 3 has an opening respectively 14 and 15, preferably of circular shape, and allowing the introduction of one of the fingers of the user to allow him to pull by sliding, towards him, the meal tray and thus release it from the sheath 4, to access the food arranged in containers themselves arranged on the meal trays.
On montre sur les figures 3 et 4 en perspective, les plateaux repas respectivement supérieurs 2 et inférieur 3.FIGS. 3 and 4 show in perspective, the upper 2 and lower 3 meal trays respectively.
Le fourreau 4, le plateau supérieur 2 et le plateau inférieur 3 sont réalisés avantageusement en carton.The sheath 4, the upper plate 2 and the lower plate 3 are advantageously made of cardboard.
Les plateaux 2 et 3 comportent chacun une face supérieure respectivement 16 et 17, deux faces latérales respectivement 20, 21 , 22, 23 et une face arrière respectivement 24 et 25.The plates 2 and 3 each have an upper face respectively 16 and 17, two lateral faces respectively 20, 21, 22, 23 and a rear face respectively 24 and 25.
La face supérieure de chaque plateau est pourvue d'ouvertures ou trous pratiqués sur la face supérieure et destinée à recevoir les conteneurs, plats, assiettes, pots, bouteilles, canettes, ou autres conteneurs ou récipients de nourriture ou boissons.The upper face of each tray is provided with openings or holes made on the upper face and intended to receive containers, dishes, plates, pots, bottles, cans, or other containers or containers of food or drinks.
Selon la forme de réalisation présentée sur les figures 3 et 4, la face supérieure 16, 17 de chacun des plateaux 2 et 3 comporte cinq ouvertures, à savoir quatre ouvertures circulaires, référencées 26, 27, 28, 29 pour le plateau 2, et 30, 31 , 32, 33 pour le plateau inférieur 3.According to the embodiment presented in FIGS. 3 and 4, the upper face 16, 17 of each of the plates 2 and 3 has five openings, namely four circular openings, referenced 26, 27, 28, 29 for the plate 2, and 30, 31, 32, 33 for the lower plate 3.
Ces ouvertures circulaires sont disposées de manière symétrique de façon que leur centre forme les quatre coins d'un carré. Les ouvertures du plateau supérieur sont disposées à l'aplomb des ouvertures du plateau inférieur, lorsque les plateaux sont superposés.These circular openings are arranged symmetrically so that their center forms the four corners of a square. The openings of the upper plate are arranged directly above the openings of the lower plate, when the plates are superimposed.
Une cinquième ouverture est prévue sur la face supérieure de chacun des plateaux 2 et 3, de forme rectangulaire allongée dans le sens transversal à la face frontale 18/19. Les ouvertures allongées rectangulaires portent les références respectives 34 et 35. Sur le plateau inférieur 3, sont prévus au niveau des bords longitudinaux 36 et 37 de l'ouverture allongée 35, des volets 38 et 39. Ces derniers sont montés articulés par pliage le long des bords 36 et 37, de manière à permettre, après mise en place d'une bouteille, conteneur, canette, ou similaire, le maintien et le calage de cette dernière. L'utilisateur peut saisir ladite canette, ledit récipient ou bouteille par l'ouverture 34A fifth opening is provided on the upper face of each of the plates 2 and 3, of rectangular shape elongated in the direction transverse to the front face 18/19. The rectangular elongated openings bear the respective references 34 and 35. On the lower plate 3, are provided at the longitudinal edges 36 and 37 of the elongated opening 35, flaps 38 and 39. The latter are mounted articulated by folding along edges 36 and 37, so as to allow, after placing a bottle, container, can, or the like, the maintenance and setting of the latter. The user can grasp said can, said container or bottle through the opening 34
En référence à la figure 5, on a représenté ladite bouteille portant la référence 40. On retrouve les volets 38 et 39 associés à l'ouverture 35 du plateau inférieur 3, lesdits volets assurant le calage de la bouteille 40.With reference to FIG. 5, said bottle is shown with the reference 40. We find the flaps 38 and 39 associated with the opening 35 of the lower plate 3, said flaps ensuring the setting of the bottle 40.
Sur la figure 5, les plateaux, vus en coupe, sont représentés en traits gras, tandis que le fourreau 4 est montré par deux traits parallèles, ainsi que les ouvertures 28, 29, 32, 33.In FIG. 5, the plates, seen in section, are shown in bold lines, while the sheath 4 is shown by two parallel lines, as well as the openings 28, 29, 32, 33.
On a également représenté sur la figure 5 de façon schématique des conteneurs, barquettes, récipients, plats ou analogue, contenant de la nourriture. Lesdits conteneurs sont munis de bords périphériques permettant leur appui sur le bord périphérique des ouvertures correspondantes 26 à 29 pour le plateau supérieur 2, et 30 à 33 pour le plateau inférieur 3. Lesdits conteneurs, sur la figure 5 portent les références 41 , 42, 43 et 44, étant entendu que seules quatre ouvertures sont représentées sur les huit des plateaux supérieur 2 et inférieur 3, puisque la figure 5 est une vue en coupe.Also shown in Figure 5 schematically containers, trays, containers, dishes or the like, containing food. Said containers are provided with peripheral edges allowing their support on the peripheral edge of the corresponding openings 26 to 29 for the upper plate 2, and 30 to 33 for the lower plate 3. Said containers, in FIG. 5 bear the references 41, 42, 43 and 44, it being understood that only four openings are represented on the eight of the upper plates 2 and lower 3, since Figure 5 is a sectional view.
En référence à nouveau aux figures 3 et 4, les plateaux sont pourvus de moyens de solidarisation amovible l'un à l'autre, lorsqu'il sont superposés. Lesdits moyens comprennent des pattes 60, 61 , 62, 63 et 64 disposées dans le prolongement des faces respectivement latérales 20 et 22, frontale 18 et arrière 25, du plateau supérieur 2. Ces pattes sont de forme rectangulaire et sont aptes à coopérer avec des lumières 64, 65, 66 et 67 prévues sur la face supérieure 17 du plateau inférieur 3. Lesdites lumières sont disposées à l'aplomb des pattes 60 à 63, et présentent des formes et dimensions aptes à permettre la pénétration des pattes avec frottement.Referring again to Figures 3 and 4, the plates are provided with means for securing which are removable from one another, when they are superposed. Said means comprise lugs 60, 61, 62, 63 and 64 arranged in the extension of the respectively lateral faces 20 and 22, front 18 and rear 25, of the upper plate 2. These lugs are rectangular in shape and are able to cooperate with slots 64, 65, 66 and 67 provided on the upper face 17 of the lower plate 3. Said slots are arranged directly above the legs 60 to 63, and have shapes and dimensions suitable for allowing the legs to penetrate with friction.
En référence à la figure 6, on décrit ci-après le mode d'assemblage d'un des bords latéraux d'un des plateaux, par exemple le plateaux supérieur 2. Il est entendu que sur la figure 6, le plateau est représenté en position inversée, c'est-à-dire que la face supérieure 16 est montrée en position inférieure pour la commodité du raisonnement et de la description du mode de montage. On retrouve la face arrière 24 et la face frontale 18.With reference to FIG. 6, the method of assembling one of the lateral edges of one of the plates, for example the upper plate 2, is described below. It is understood that in FIG. 6, the plate is represented by inverted position, that is to say that the upper face 16 is shown in the lower position for the convenience of reasoning and description of the mounting method. We find the rear face 24 and the front face 18.
La face latérale 20 comporte un premier volet 45 relié par une ligne de pliage 46 à la face supérieure 5, le premier volet 45 étant lui-même relié par une ligne de pliage 47 à un second volet 48. La longueur des volets 45 et 48 correspond sensiblement à la longueur de la face latérale 20. Le bord distal 49 du second volet 48 comporte deux pattes respectivement 50 et 51 , de forme générale quadrangulaire et faisant saillie par rapport au bord distal 49.The lateral face 20 comprises a first flap 45 connected by a fold line 46 to the upper face 5, the first flap 45 itself being connected by a fold line 47 to a second flap 48. The length of the flaps 45 and 48 substantially corresponds to the length of the lateral face 20. The distal edge 49 of the second flap 48 has two lugs 50 and 51 respectively, of generally quadrangular shape and projecting relative to the distal edge 49.
Les faces frontales 18 et arrière 24 sont prolongées, au niveau de la face latérale 20, par deux pattes respectivement 52 et 53, reliées par une ligne de pliage respective 54 et 55 à la face arrière 24 et la face frontale 18. Les pattes 52 et 53 sont de forme quadrangulaire et de longueur inférieure à la longueur de la face latérale 20. Des encoches ou fentes 56 et 57, de forme quadrangulaire, sont prévues sur la face supérieure 16 et de forme complémentaire aux pattes 50 et 51 prévues sur le second volet 48.The front 18 and rear 24 faces are extended, at the side face 20, by two lugs 52 and 53 respectively, connected by a line of respective folding 54 and 55 on the rear face 24 and the front face 18. The lugs 52 and 53 are of quadrangular shape and of length less than the length of the lateral face 20. Notches or slots 56 and 57, of quadrangular shape, are provided on the upper face 16 and of complementary shape to the legs 50 and 51 provided on the second flap 48.
Dans un premier temps, on rabat les pattes 52 et 53 associées aux faces respectives arrière 25 et frontale 18, de manière à les disposer dans le plan de la face latérale 20. Ensuite, on replie les volets 45 et 48 de manière que le volet 45 porte contre les volets 52 et 53, puis on poursuit le mouvement de rotation du second volet 48 le long de la ligne de pliage 47, jusqu'à ce que le second volet 48 soit rabattu contre les volets 52 et 53, sur leur face tournée vers l'intérieur du plateau; les pattes 50 et 51 sont alors introduites dans les fentes 56 et 57.First, the legs 52 and 53 associated with the respective rear 25 and front 18 faces are folded down, so as to arrange them in the plane of the lateral face 20. Then, the flaps 45 and 48 are folded so that the flap 45 bears against the flaps 52 and 53, then the rotation movement of the second flap 48 is continued along the fold line 47, until the second flap 48 is folded against the flaps 52 and 53, on their face facing the interior of the stage; the lugs 50 and 51 are then introduced into the slots 56 and 57.
L'ensemble du plateau est ainsi réaiisé de manière rapide et présente une résistance optimale. De plus, la mise en forme est réalisée sans outil spécifique ni colle, agrafes ou similaire. Pour des raisons de clarté on n'a pas représenté sur la figure 6 les ouvertures ou trous 26 à 29 destinés à recevoir les plats, assiettes, conteneurs ou similaire. En outre, les échelles et proportions n'ont pas été volontairement respectées pour faciliter la clarté et la compréhension du dessin. The entire plate is thus quickly reachable and has optimum resistance. In addition, the shaping is carried out without specific tools or glue, staples or the like. For reasons of clarity, FIGS. 6 have not shown the openings or holes 26 to 29 intended to receive the dishes, plates, containers or the like. In addition, the scales and proportions were not voluntarily respected to facilitate clarity and understanding of the drawing.

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1. Dispositif du type plateau repas, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau (16,17) supérieur pourvu d'au moins un trou (26 à 35) apte à recevoir un conteneur, plat, assiette ou similaire et des moyens support latéraux (18 à 25) permettant audit dispositif de reposer de manière stable, avec ledit plan supérieur sensiblement horizontal.1. Device of the meal tray type, characterized in that it comprises an upper panel (16,17) provided with at least one hole (26 to 35) capable of receiving a container, dish, plate or the like and support means lateral (18 to 25) allowing said device to rest stably, with said upper plane substantially horizontal.
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le panneau supérieur comporte au moins quatre trous circulaires disposés de façon que leur centre forme les coins d'un carré.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least four circular holes arranged so that their center forms the corners of a square.
3. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le panneau supérieur comporte au moins un trou de forme rectangulaire allongée.3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least one hole of elongated rectangular shape.
4. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins l'un des trous comprend au niveau de ses bords (36,37) des volets (38,39) articulés le long desdits bords.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the holes comprises at its edges (36,37) flaps (38,39) articulated along said edges.
5. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est réalisé à partir d'une feuille unique dont les bords repliés constituent lesdits moyens support.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is produced from a single sheet whose folded edges constitute said support means.
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux faces latérales (20 à 23), une face arrière (24,25) et une face frontale (18,19), la face latérale (20 à 23) étant reliée à un premier volet (45) par une ligne de pliage (46) lui-même relié à un second volet (48) par une ligne de pliage (47), le bord (49) distal du second volet (48) comportant deux pattes (50,51) faisant saillie par rapport au bord distal (49), les faces frontales (18,19) et arrières (24,25) étant prolongées au niveau de la face latérale (20) par deux pattes (52,53) reliées par une ligne de pliage respectivement (54,55), des encoches (56,57) étant prévues sur le panneau supérieur (16,17) de forme complémentaire aux pattes (50,51), disposées de manière que les pattes (50,51) puissent être introduites dans les encoches (56,57).6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that it comprises two lateral faces (20 to 23), a rear face (24,25) and a front face (18,19), the lateral face (20 to 23) being connected to a first flap (45) by a fold line (46) itself connected to a second flap (48) by a fold line (47), the edge (49) distal of the second flap (48) comprising two legs (50,51) projecting from the distal edge (49), the front (18,19) and rear (24,25) faces being extended at the lateral face (20) by two legs (52, 53) connected by a fold line respectively (54,55), notches (56,57) being provided on the upper panel (16,17) of complementary shape to the legs (50,51), arranged so that the legs (50,51) can be introduced into the notches (56,57).
7. Ensemble pour le conditionnement et le transport d'au moins un dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un fourreau de forme sensiblement complémentaire audit plateau, et dans lequel le plateau est apte à coulisser.7. An assembly for packaging and transporting at least one device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a sheath of shape substantially complementary to said plate, and in which the plate is capable of sliding.
8. Ensemble selon les revendications 4 et 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux dispositifs de type plateau repas que l'on superpose avant l'insertion dans le fourreau, seule(s) l'(ou les) ouverture(s) du plateau inférieur étant pourvu (es) desdits volets (38,39).8. An assembly according to claims 4 and 7, characterized in that it comprises two meal tray type devices which are superimposed before insertion into the sheath, only (s) the (or) opening (s) of the lower plate being provided (es) of said flaps (38,39).
9. Ensemble selon l'une des revendications 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que le plateau comprend sur sa face frontale (transversale au plan supérieur) un trou pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'extraire le plateau du fourreau, à l'aide de son doigt.9. Assembly according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the plate comprises on its front face (transverse to the upper plane) a hole to allow the user to extract the plate from the sheath, using with his finger.
10. Ensemble selon l'une des revendications 7 à 9, caractérisé en ce que l'une des faces ouvertes du fourreau comprend un bandeau (11 ) fixé entre ses faces supérieure (5) et inférieure (6). 10. Assembly according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that one of the open faces of the sheath comprises a strip (11) fixed between its upper (5) and lower (6) faces.
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