WO2016074052A1

WO2016074052A1 - Hanging device for displaying and storing foodstuffs

Info

Publication number: WO2016074052A1
Application number: PCT/BR2015/050122
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sylvia NABUCO DE ALMEIDA BRAGA
Original assignee: Nabuco De Almeida Braga Sylvia
Priority date: 2014-11-10
Filing date: 2015-08-17
Publication date: 2016-05-19
Also published as: BR202014028067Y1; EP3219228A1; EP3219228B1; EP3219228A4; BR202014028067U2

Abstract

The present utility model relates to a hanging device for displaying and storing foodstuffs comprising a supporting rod (2) and a compartment (1) that comprises a base (4), an upper surface (3), a transparent cover (6) and an air-conditioning system (7) for stored products (12), in which the compartment (1) is opened and closed by the vertical movement of the base (4) and the lower surface (403) of the base (4) has at least one external lighting device (8).

Description

Utility Model Patent Descriptive Report for

FIELD OF UTILITY MODEL

[001] This utility model relates to a device for exposing and thermally storing food products that is suspended and attached to the ceiling. Food display and / or preservative devices are widely found in any establishment selling any kind of food products and in homes.

[002] The suspended display and thermal storage device for foodstuffs also acts as a suspended luminaire for the illumination of tables used for meals located below said device in dwellings or commercial establishments, thus bringing together two basic functions necessary in these areas. environments, and optimizing the use of these spaces.

DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL STATE

State-of-the-art food display and storage devices include display counters that have a greenhouse for heating foods, eg, salted foods, or a refrigeration system for cooling foods such as sweets and other foodstuffs. pies. There are also some rotating, usually cylindrical and refrigerated display stands, which are supported on the floor or counter to display and / or store food products. There are also a few smaller exhibitors, commonly arranged on counter tops to display and / or store food such as desserts or salty foods.

[004] A common feature of the types of display and storage devices previously described is that they all take up a lot of space and are always supported on some surface.

[005] Some exhibitors may be attached to the ceiling, but there is a difficulty maintaining a properly climate-controlled environment for storing exposed food product. In addition, the height at which Being suspended is a concern as it must be ensured that the consumer can see and choose the products.

[006] Residences and commercial establishments - bars and restaurants - present a very recurring problem, which is the scarcity of space. A counter type display device, for example, requires a lot of space for its use. In addition, for a residential consumer to fetch an exposed food item from a display device, they usually have to get up and go to the display to choose the desired product. The same happens in restaurants and establishments where, if the consumer wants to look at the food products, he should get up and go to the exhibitor.

[007] A solution to this problem in homes is proposed through the "Electrolux Health Station" product, which uses the roof of the residence as a place to store food. The project consists of three parts: a pre-storage area, a main storage area, and an inner area or a kit. The kit is placed in the center, and is used to store fast food or material that simply needs preheating before consumption. The container in this kit can be fitted separately for shipping. The round main container is controlled with the help of a controller called a mirror, which is mounted on the wall and is touch sensitive. The basic functions of a refrigerator are controlled by the controller. In the controller, the user can reorder the food without having to open the round container, for example switching a food from a less cold area to a colder area. The user can also, through the controller panel, lower a portion of the stored container and then raise it again to remove or store some food. However, this product does not allow the visualization of food, being necessary to activate it for such visualization. In addition, it does not function concurrently as a light fixture, which, in residential and restaurant environments, makes it difficult to place it on the tables where the exposed foods could be consumed. This creates a need to come and go. [008] The "Eleciro! Ux Health Station" project can be found at http://www.coroflot.com/jacquou/health-station.

[009] In addition, a recurring concern for exhibitors is their design. The "Pâtisserie des Rêves" store (http://www.iapatisseriedesreves.com), for example, has a unitary food display device, wherein it comprises a suspended glass display system having lights for illuminating the food and a mechanism for vertical displacement of the glass display. The exhibitor base is fixed on a table. This base is responsible for the air conditioning of food, making it impossible to use as a dining table.

Suspended table lighting fixtures are widely found in the state of the art and in many cases have a different and innovative configuration. Good lighting at mealtimes is of the utmost importance, whether at home, to better observe food, or in a restaurant, to create a comfortable ambience, always making sure that the light in the lamp does not dazzle the person sitting at the table. . The illumination of the dining table should be soft and reproduce the colors of food and drinks with total fidelity, harmonizing with the decoration and providing maximum well-being to people. In these dining areas, suspended luminaires are indicated, which provide a pleasant and cozy atmosphere, avoid reflections and equalize the good diffusion of light, giving more sophistication and highlight to the dining table.

OBJECTIVES OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[001 1] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a space-saving and practical storage and thermal storage device for food.

[0012] Another objective of the present utility model is to provide a suspended luminaire for residential dining tables and / or establishments such as bars and restaurants.

It is further object of the present utility model the combination of a device for exposure and thermal storage of foodstuffs. with a suspended luminaire for homes and / or businesses, thus generating a dual-function, space-optimizing product (much needed in increasingly smaller homes and businesses),

UTILITY MODEL SUMMARY

In a major embodiment of the present utility model, a suspended display and thermal storage device for food products comprises: a support rod; and a compartment comprising a base, an upper surface, a transparent wrapper, and a climate control system for stored products, wherein the compartment opens and closes by vertical movement of the base, and the bottom surface of the base has at least an external lighting device. In addition, the device is fixed to a fetus with the compartment having an internal lighting system.

The base and upper surface have one of the following formats: ellipse, polygonal and circular. The transparent wrapper follows the shape of the compartment base.

[0016] The climate control system climates the compartment by at least one of the compartment base and the support rod. Such a system is at least one of a cooling system and a heating system.

It is further noted that the suspended device further comprises a controller consisting of switch buttons and a lifting device providing upward and downward movements to the base of the housing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The present model will be described in more detail hereinafter based on an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawings. The Figures show:

Figure 1 - Perspective view of a suspended food display and storage device in a preferred embodiment, wherein the compartment is closed: Figure 2 - Side view of a suspended food display and storage device in a preferred embodiment, wherein the compartment is closed;

Figure 3 - Side view of a suspended food display and storage device in a preferred embodiment, wherein the compartment is open; and

[0022] Figure 4 - Cross-sectional view of a suspended food display and storage device in a preferred embodiment, with emphasis on the HVAC system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0023] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the proposed suspended food display and storage device. The structure and operation of the device will be described herein for ease of understanding according to the model.

It is seen from Figure 1 that the suspended device comprises a housing 1 and a support rod 2, housing 1 comprising an upper surface 3, a base 4, an internal lighting system 5 and a transparent wrapper 6.

The base 4 and the upper surface 3 are preferably flat and may have any shape, such as circular, elliptical, polygonal, among others. The wrapper 6 follows the shape of the upper surface 3 in its upper portion and the shape of the base 4 in its lower portion.

[0026] In Figure 2, the suspended food display and storage device is shown in a preferred embodiment, properly installed in an environment, and with compartment 1 closed.

The suspended device is fixed to the ceiling 10 and comprises, in addition to the housing 1 and the support rod 2, a climate control system 7 and at least one external lighting device 8, located on the bottom surface of the base 4.

Enclosure 1 comprises at base 4 at least one controller 16 having control commands for a user 13. In a preferred embodiment of the model, these commands are pushbutton switches. tors. At least one controller 16 has, not limited to, commands for:

- Turning on / off the internal lighting system 5 of compartment 1;

- turning on / off the at least one external lighting device 8;

[0031] raising / lowering base 4 of compartment 1; and

[0032] - choose whether climate control system 7 should heat or cool compartment 1.

The support rod 2 comprises at least one lifting device 9, which is preferably disposed embedded in the ceiling 10. The at least one lifting device 9 moves the base 4 of compartment 1 up and down as shown. indicated in direction 1 1. Wrap 6 is secured to upper surface 3 of housing 1. Thus, when the base 4 is lowered by the lifting device 9, the compartment 1 is opened thus providing a better viewing position of the food exposed to the user 13 (see Figure 3).

The at least one external lighting device 8 is located on the bottom surface of the base 4 and provides illumination to the table 14. In a preferred embodiment of the model, the at least one external lighting device 8 is, among others, a diode. light emitting diode (LED), an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a discharge lamp, fiber optics or a neon lamp.

The climate system 7 may heat or cool the compartment 1. This system is covered in detail in the description of Figure 4.

Alternatively, in another embodiment of the model, base 4 of housing 1 comprises at least one handle 17. At least one handle 17 assists in the upward and downward movement of base 4 so that if a user 13 wishes to open compartment 1 and prefer to use at least one handle 17 rather than controller 16. Thus, the user pulls at least one handle 17 downward, causing the controller to 16 initiates the downward movement of the base 4 through at least one lifting device 9. Similarly, if the user 13 wishes to close the housing 1, simply push the at least one handle 17 upwards and the controller 16 initiates the upward movement. base 4 through at least one lifting device 9.

The at least one handle 17 and the controller 16 may be arranged anywhere on the side face of the base 4. The controller 16 may further be arranged under the base 4.

Figure 3 shows the suspended food display and storage device in a preferred embodiment, wherein compartment 1 is open.

Food products 12 can be seen on the upper surface of base 4 which can be cooled or heated through the climate system 7. Base 4 descends to a convenient height for a user 13, giving user 13 a view and access 12 exposed / stored food product. In addition, the minimum distance to which the base 4 stands from a table 14, when lowered, is sufficient for meal objects 15, such as pots, cups, plates, jars, among others, not to suffer any damage caused by the base. 4

[0040] Figure 4 shows a cross-section of the proposed food storage and display device, highlighting the HVAC system.

The support rod 2 comprises a support tube 201 and a lift tube 202. The lift tube 202 is comprised within the support tube 201. When a user 13 gives the command for the base 4 of compartment 1 to descend, the riser 202, driven by at least one riser 9, descends into the riser 201 to the desired position.

The base 4 comprises a layer of thermally conductive material 401 which forms the upper surface of the base 4. A wall 402 surrounds the base 4. The base 4 further comprises a lower surface 403. In a preferred embodiment of the model, the wall 402 and the bottom surface 403 are made of thermal insulating material. In addition, the base 4 comprises at least one external lighting device 8. The at least one external lighting device 8 may be fixed under the bottom surface 403 or, in a preferred embodiment, within the base 4 with exit holes for the light produced by at least one external lighting device 8.

Climatization system 7 comprises at least one heat exchanger 701 located below the upper surface 401 of base 4. In a preferred embodiment of the model, the riser 202 comprises within its body an additional heat exchanger 702 which assists in heat exchange on the surface of the riser tube 202 which is within the space of compartment 1. In addition, to aid air circulation and additionally assist climate control system 7, within the riser 202 there is at least one fan 703. In addition, the base 4 may comprise at least one exhaust port 704 located between the wall 402 and top surface 401 of base 4. These holes assist air circulation within base 4 and elevator tube 202. In addition, a contact surface 203, located between support tube 201 and ceiling 10 where the device is fitted. fixed, it also comprises at least one orifice 204 to aid air circulation of the climate system 7. It is to be noted that the at least one heat exchanger 701, 702 may be a Peltier insert.

Having described an exemplary preferred embodiment, it should be understood that the scope of the present utility model encompasses other possible variations, being limited only by the content of the appended claims, including the possible equivalents thereof.

Claims

1 . Suspended food display and storage device comprising:

a support rod (2); and

a compartment (1) comprising a base (4), an upper surface (3), a transparent wrapper (8), and a climate control system (7) for stored products (12),

characterized in that the housing (1) opens and closes by vertical movement of the base (4), and the bottom surface (403) of the base (4) has at least one external lighting device (8),

Suspended device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is fixed to a ceiling (10).

Suspended device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing (1) has an internal lighting system (5).

Suspended device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the base (4) has one of the following formats: ellipse, polygonal and circular.

Suspended device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper surface (3) has one of the following shapes: ellipse, polygonal and circular.

Suspended device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transparent wrapper (6) follows the shape of the base (4) of the housing (1).

Suspended device according to claim 1, characterized in that the climate control system (7) is at least one of a cooling system and a heating system.

Suspended device according to claim 7, characterized in that the air-conditioning system (7) climates the housing (1) through at least one of the housing base (4) and the shank (1). support (202).

Suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a lifting device (9) which provides one of upward and downward movements to the base (4) of the housing (1);

Suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one external illumination device (5) comprises at least one of: a light-emitting diode (LED), an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp , a fluorescent lamp, a discharge lamp, fiber optics and a neon lamp,

1 1. Suspended device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the internal illumination system (8) comprises at least one of: a light-emitting diode (LED), an incandescent lamp, a halogen lamp, a fluorescent lamp, a discharge lamp, fiber optics and a neon lamp.

Suspended device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a controller (16) including at least one of the following commands:

turn on / off the internal lighting system (5) in the housing (1)

turn on / off at least one external lighting device

(8);

raise / lower the base (4) of the housing (1); and

choose whether the climate system (7) should operate as one of a cooling system and a heating system.

Suspended device according to claim 12, characterized in that the controller (16) consists of switch buttons.

Suspension device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the base (4) comprises an upper surface (401), a wall (402) surrounding the base (4), and a lower surface (403). .

Suspended device according to claim 14, characterized in that the wall (402) and the bottom surface (403) of the base (4) are formed of a thermal insulating material.

Suspended device according to Claim 14, characterized in that the upper surface (401) of the base (4) is formed of a thermally conductive material.

Suspended device according to any one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that the controller (16) is arranged in one of: the outer lateral face of the wall (402) of the base (4), and under the bottom surface (403) of the base (4).

Suspended device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the leg minus one external lighting device (8) is arranged in one of: externally under the bottom surface (403) of the base (4), and embedded in the base (4), wherein the lower surface (403) has at least one hole for the light output produced by the external lighting device (8).

Suspended device according to any one of claims 1, 7 and 8, characterized in that the climate control system (7) comprises at least one heat exchanger (701, 702).

Suspended device according to claim 19, characterized in that the at least one heat exchanger (701, 702) is a Peltier insert.