WO2014135733A1

WO2014135733A1 - Meat showcase

Info

Publication number: WO2014135733A1
Application number: PCT/ES2014/070168
Authority: WO
Inventors: Luis Miguel Garayar Oria
Original assignee: Luis Miguel Garayar Oria
Priority date: 2013-03-08
Filing date: 2014-03-07
Publication date: 2014-09-12
Also published as: ES1079054Y; ES1079054U

Abstract

The invention relates to a meat display formed by at least two containers (1), each one consisting of a metal material, preferably stainless steel, and preferably forming a polyhedron with six surfaces, said containers resting on the floor on a base attached to the lower surface, the front surface being the door (9) of the container (1) preferably made of glass, having a thermostat (2) for controlling the inner temperature of all of the containers (1), in addition to a general starter switch (6) and preferably a switch (4) for each container (1), and a general indicator light (5) and a light spot (3) for each container (1), each container (1) containing a series of trays (7) inclined towards the front surface, each tray (7) having a tab (10) on the lower part thereof.

Description

EXHIBITOR FOR MEAT DESCRIPTION Object of the invention.

The present invention relates to a meat display, used to keep it in the best conditions before cooking. Background of the invention.

One of the most appreciated products in the hospitality and catering sector is beef. From the slaughterhouse to the plate the meat goes through a series of steps that ensure obtaining the best possible product, steps that must be followed with great care especially if it is select meat.

In these steps, the most neglected is the one that goes from removing the meat from the cold store to serving it on the table. Generally the usual forms of preservation are completely inadequate for the meat to retain all its properties, both food and taste, texture and appearance. Ideally, such meat is taken out of the chamber 24 hours before being cooked and kept at a temperature between 20 and 25 degrees during that time. In addition, it is increasingly common for meat to be kept in the chamber in vacuum-packed pieces, in which it must be kept up to an hour before cooking, to ensure that the cut is fresh and that the appearance shows the quality of the product.

Description of the invention

The invention presented below solves the aforementioned problems guaranteeing maximum functionality, comfort and safety.

The invention consists of an exhibitor formed by at least two containers of metallic material, preferably stainless steel, which preferably have a six-sided polyhedron shape and rest on the ground on a base attached to the lower face by conventional methods. Within each container the appropriate temperature is predisposed so that the meat is kept in the best conditions, preferably by electrical resistors arranged inside the metal faces. This temperature is in a range between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius and the time required for proper maintenance is 24 hours. All this is controlled by a thermostat that allows to select and maintain this temperature.

The front faces of each container are preferably heat resistant glass. Both the metallic material and the glass are suitable for the food issue and respond to the relevant sanitary requirements. Inside each container there are a series of trays mounted to deposit the meat on them. Access to the trays is preferably through the front face that acts as a door. The trays are tilted towards the front face, such that the product can be seen through the glass. The division of the display in several containers allows to alternate the use of these.

The thermostat controls the internal temperature of all containers. In addition, the exhibitor has a general power switch installed and preferably a switch for each container, and thus independent of the operation of each of them. Optionally, time markers can be installed to control when the meat can be removed from the display. The characteristics and advantages of the invention can be seen more clearly from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, given only by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying figures.

Brief description of the drawings.

Figure 1 shows a perspective of the exhibitor.

Figure 2 shows a section of a side view of a container. Description of a preferred embodiment.

The detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention will be carried out in the following with the help of the attached drawings, through which the same numerical references are used to designate the same or similar parts, and have in account of the exposed explanation of the invention Figure 1 shows a perspective of the exhibitor, which is formed in this preferred case by two containers (1). The front face is the door (9) of the container (1) and is made of glass so that the product deposited inside can be seen. On one side of the display is the thermostat (2) that controls the internal temperature of all containers (1). In addition, the display has a general power switch (6) and a switch (4) for each container (1). A general light point (5) indicates that the display is working, and a light point (3) for each container (1) indicates that it is at the temperature marked by the thermostat (2). Once this temperature has been reached, the meat (8) is deposited on the trays (7).

Figure 2 shows a section of a side view of a container (1) to offer a side view of the trays (7), which are inclined towards the front face or door (9), and where the meat is deposited (8) that goes inside a plastic bag (1 1) for each piece. Each tray (7) has a tab (10) in its lower part to hold the deposited meat (8).

It should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, so it may be subject to modifications as long as this does not imply any alteration of the basis of said invention, such modifications may affect the shape, size or materials of manufacturing.

Claims

1.- Meat display, characterized in that it is made up of at least two containers (1), each of them preferably made of stainless steel, which preferably have a six-sided polyhedron shape and rest on the ground on a fixed base to the lower face, the front face being the door (9) of the container (1) preferably made of glass, with a thermostat (2) controlling the internal temperature of all the containers (1), in addition to a general switch (6 ) of ignition and preferably a switch (4) for each container (1), as well as a general light point (5) and a point of light (3) for each container (1), carrying each container (1) inside a series of trays (7) inclined towards the front face.