WO2016204343A1

WO2016204343A1 - Foldable food tray

Info

Publication number: WO2016204343A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/010001
Authority: WO
Inventors: 변재선
Original assignee: 변재선
Priority date: 2015-06-15
Filing date: 2015-09-23
Publication date: 2016-12-22
Also published as: KR101649585B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food tray and, more specifically, a foldable food tray comprising: a main body having a plurality of holes; containers respectively fixed into the holes and capable of being vertically folded or unfolded; stopper parts disposed on the circumferences of the containers so as to prevent the containers from falling down through the holes in the main body; and fastening parts arranged around the holes and in the main body and positioned in the stopper parts, so as to fix the containers into the holes or remove same therefrom. Accordingly, the containers can be separated from the food tray easily, used just as containers after having been separated, and folded for storage, thereby requiring minimum storage space.

Description

Folding plate

The present invention relates to a plate.

The food plate is a simple dining container that is divided into several spaces to hold food, rice, soup, and side dishes. Each space on the plate will contain food directly or in different containers.

In general, the plate of the same type can be stored overlapping with each other in the form of a regular form, the role of several containers for holding food by type can be replaced by one plate to be used a lot as a tableware for individual meals.

On the other hand, in recent years, the eating habits of eating foods together in one bowl are changing in general households, and the number of foods that are eaten again is decreasing, and the food culture is being expanded to provide individual foods by eating only one meal at a time. They can be a factor in increasing the number of individuals who eat with food.

In addition, the number of members of the family is decreasing, and it is difficult for all the members to gather together at one time to eat food, so a small number of people eat together. However, this situation is also increasing in the case where the individual simply eats using the plate.

These plates are often eaten with a plate on the table, but when an individual eats alone, they are less likely to be constrained by the place, so instead of placing the plate on a table in the restaurant, they eat the plate and eat it. There is a problem of finding the right place to put the plates.

Since a conventional plate is formed integrally, there is a problem in that it is difficult to use side dishes or general tableware.

In addition, there is a problem that the safety accident that can be burned when children eat hot food because the temperature of the food is not known.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems of the prior art, it is possible to minimize the thickness of the overall plate, easy to remove the container can be used only by separating the container, storage space by folding the container The purpose is to provide a folding plate that can minimize the.

In addition, by detecting the temperature of the hot food it is possible to prevent safety accidents due to burns when ingesting the food, and to provide a folding plate that is less restricted by the place.

In addition, the object is to provide a folding plate that can be folded or unfolded in half.

In order to achieve this object, the present invention,

A main body having a plurality of holes formed therein, a container that is fitted into the hole and prevents the container from being protruded from the lower part of the main body so as not to fall out from the lower part of the hole; It is achieved by a foldable plate comprising a locking portion and a fastening portion provided around the hole so as to fix or detach the container from the hole.

In addition, the cover may further include a cover for opening and closing the inlet of the container.

In addition, the container and the cover may further include an accommodation portion for storing at least one of a spoon, chopsticks and fork.

In addition, at least one of the fastening part and the locking part may include a permanent magnet, and the fastening part and the locking part may be coupled to each other by the magnetic force of the permanent magnet.

In addition, the container may further include a temperature detector for changing the color according to the temperature of the food to detect the temperature of the food contained in the container.

In addition, the main body may be folded or unfolded in half.

In addition, the main body, a storage space for receiving at least one of a spoon, chopsticks and fork may be further formed.

The apparatus may further include fixing means for fixing or releasing at least one of the spoon, chopsticks, and fork from the storage space.

According to the invention,

By using permanent magnets, children in kindergarten can easily detach containers.

In addition, the separation of the container has the advantage of using only the container separately, there is an advantage that less restrictions on the place when eating.

In addition, each container is equipped with a cover to prevent food from leaking out of the container after the meal.

In addition, folding the container does not protrude under the plate, thereby preventing the container from being separated from the plate.

Moreover, when a container is folded, it can hold | maintain in narrow place.

In addition, it is possible to detect the temperature of the food contained in the container, it is possible to prevent a safety accident due to burn when eating.

In addition, the utensils such as a cutlery or fork can be stored to prevent the utensils from being lost, and the utensils can be prevented from being infected with bacteria.

In addition, it is possible to put a picture on the top of the cover and replace the cover has the advantage of inducing children's interest and delicious meals.

In addition, the plate can be folded in half, which can significantly reduce the overall size of the plate.

In addition, the handle can be moved to prevent the plate from spreading.

In addition, since the fixing means overlaps with the handle, it is possible to prevent the fixing means from being released when the fixing means is moved.

1 is a plan view schematically showing a folding plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view of the main body on the front of the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front view schematically showing the use state of the container in the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a plan view schematically showing a state in which the spoon and fork is inserted into the container in the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view schematically showing a state in which a detection unit for measuring the temperature is applied to the container in the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a plan view schematically showing a folding plate according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a plan view schematically showing the operating state of the fixing means in the folding plate according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a view schematically showing a folded plate in a folded state according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the well-known technical parts will be omitted or compressed for brevity of description.

First Embodiment

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a main body 1, a container 2, a catching part 3, and a fastening part 4 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are included. Here, the cover 5 may further include a housing 6 and a temperature detector 7.

The main body 1 is formed with a plurality of holes 11 so that the container 2 is inserted in the form of a rectangular plate with a rounded corner.

In addition, the body 1 may be formed such that the size of each hole 11 corresponds to the circumference of the container 2 to accommodate the container 2 of various sizes.

At this time, the body 1 may be formed of a light material such as a light memory foam or foamed resin.

The container (2) is in the form of a truncated triangular pyramid, the lower part is narrow and the upper part is formed wide, but the concentric pleats are formed around the container (2), and the bottom is inserted into the container (2) and folded in multiple stages. It is inserted into the hole 11 of the main body 1.

That is, pressing the upper circumference of the container (2) or upside down the container (2) by pressing the lower end of the container 2 is folded in multiple stages to lower the height of the container (2) can minimize the size of the overall container (2). .

In addition, the container 2 can be unfolded by holding the circumference of the container 2 with both hands and pressing the bottom of the container 2 with the thumb.

Accordingly, by folding the container 2, the size of the overall container 2 can be minimized, and furthermore, the storage is easy.

Here, the container 2 may be formed of a heat-resistant synthetic resin used for feeding bottles and the like, and may be formed to be translucent or transparent. Accordingly, the container 2 can be prevented from being deformed even when hot food comes in contact, and food or food waste can be confirmed from the outside.

The locking portion 3 is formed to protrude around the container 2 and protrudes in the form of a ring or a plurality of wings.

That is, the locking portion 3 is formed to protrude around the upper end of the container 2 so as to be caught around the hole 11 in order to prevent the container 2 from falling below the main body 1 and the container 2 It is formed integrally with

Accordingly, when the container 2 is inserted in the upper portion of the hole 11, the locking portion 3 can be caught around the hole 11 to prevent the container 2 from falling out below the main body 1.

In addition, when the bottom of the container 2 is pressed in the state which inserted the container 2 into the hole 11, the container 2 can be unfolded easily.

The fastening part 4 uses a pair of permanent magnets, permanent magnets, magnetic bodies, or the like, and is disposed in the interior of the locking part 3 and the periphery of the hole 11, and is installed in the main body 1.

For example, when a pair of permanent magnets are installed, the permanent magnets are installed inside the locking portion 3, and the holes 11 of the main body 1 corresponding to the positions of the permanent magnets provided in the locking portion 3 are provided. Permanent magnet is installed around.

Alternatively, when the permanent magnet is installed inside the locking portion 3, a magnetic material may be installed around the hole 11 of the main body 1, and vice versa.

Accordingly, when the container 2 is inserted into the hole 11 of the main body 1, the permanent magnet and the permanent magnet attract each other, or the permanent magnet pulls the magnetic material so that the container 2 becomes the hole of the main body 1. It is fixed to 11.

Therefore, the container 2 can be easily detached from the hole 11 of the main body 1.

Although the fastening portion 4 described above has been described as using a permanent magnet and a magnetic material, a ball plunger (not shown) is used between the main body 1 and the container 2 or the periphery and the hole 11 of the container 2. Spiral (not shown) may be formed to couple the main body 1 to the container 2.

Here, the coupling technique of the ball plunger and the spiral uses well-known techniques, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The cover 5 is coupled to the upper end of the container 2, and opens and closes the inlet of the container 2. That is, the cover 5 may be fitted or screwed into the inlet of the container (2).

In this case, a packing (not shown) may be installed around the cover 5.

Accordingly, when the cover 5 is inserted at the upper end of the container 2, the inlet of the container 2 can be sealed, so that foreign matter penetrates into the inside of the container 2 or the contents contained in the inside of the container 2 are moved outside. Leakage can be prevented.

On the other hand, the cover 5 is an image of food in the form of a picture or relief on the upper surface. Accordingly, it is possible to induce a delicious meal by stimulating the appetite of the children during the meal.

The storage part 6 is arrange | positioned between the container 2 and the cover 5, and is accommodated so that meal utensils, such as a spoon, chopsticks, and a fork, may not be shaken. That is, the housing 6 may be formed with a groove 61 suitable for a meal utensil or a fixing means (not shown) for fixing the meal utensils.

Here, the accommodating part 6 may be installed at the bottom of the container 2, or may be fitted to the inlet of the container 2.

When the housing part 6 is inserted into the container 2, the upper end of the container 2 is formed in multiple stages so that the housing part 6 is inserted into the container 2 first, and then the cover 5 is placed in the container 2. ) To join.

At this time, the accommodating part 6 may be inserted into the container 2, and the cover 5 may be fitted to the accommodating part 6 to be coupled. In this case, a packing (not shown) may be installed around the accommodating part 6 to seal the inlet of the container 2 with the accommodating part 6.

The temperature detection unit 7 is changed in color depending on the temperature, and is formed in the form of a thin strip or paint, and is installed in the container 2, so that a portion of the upper end is exposed to the upper surface of the locking unit 3 ( 2) is installed.

That is, the temperature detection unit 7 may be inserted into the inside of the container 2 except for the upper portion, or one surface of the temperature detection unit 7 may be exposed to the inner surface of the container 2, and may be caught from the bottom of the container 2. It may be in close contact with the upper surface of the portion (3).

Alternatively, the temperature detection unit 7 may be installed in close contact with the bottom surface of the container 2 from the bottom surface of the container 2.

In addition, the temperature detection unit 7 is folded or unfolded in multiple stages together with the container 2.

Accordingly, when food is contained in the container 2, the temperature of the food is transmitted through the wall of the container, and the color of the temperature detector 7 changes according to the temperature of the food, and the safety accident according to the image is confirmed by confirming it from the outside. It can prevent it beforehand.

The above-described temperature detection unit 7 is most effective to be installed on the inner surface of the container 2, but since the harmful substances of the temperature detection unit 7 can fall off into the interior of the container 2, the inner wall of the container 2 It is preferably inserted into or installed on the outer surface of the container 2.

The main body may further include an insertion groove (not shown) corresponding to the locking portion 3 on the upper surface of the main body, and the locking portion 3 may be inserted into the insertion groove formed in the main body.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described the state of use of the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

When moving or carrying the food plate, the cover 5, the storage unit 6, and the container 2 are combined, the container 2 is folded, and the container 2 is inserted into the hole 11 of the main body 1 so that the whole Reduce the thickness of the plate.

When the meal time comes, the cover 5 and the storage part 6 are separated from the container 2, the container 2 is opened, and food is put in the container 2 to eat.

If several people eat only a side dish, the container 2 may be separated from the main body 1, and then the food may be put in a separate container 2 to eat.

Accordingly, a variety of foods can be arranged to eat while being less constrained by the place.

On the other hand, if the stew or soup is put in the container 2, the temperature detection unit 7 changes color depending on the temperature of the stew or soup.

For example, if the station is hot, it turns red, if it is warm, it turns orange, and if it is lukewarm, it turns yellow.

Accordingly, the eating-eater can check the temperature state of the soup station by looking at the color of the temperature detecting unit 7, so that it is possible to know when it is safe to eat the soup and further prevent safety accidents caused by burns.

Therefore, the present invention is easy to store and move, easy to arrange food, and in particular, children can prevent the safety accident due to burn in advance.

Second Embodiment

6 to 8, the folding plate according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 1 ′, a container, a locking portion, and a fastening portion. Here, the cover 5 ', the handle 8, the fixing means 9, the coupling means 10 and a temperature detector (not shown) may be further included.

Here, the container, the catching portion, the fastening portion and the temperature detection portion to the container 2, the locking portion 3, the fastening portion 4 and the temperature detection portion 7 of the folding plate according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above Corresponding reference numerals and detailed description will be omitted.

The main body 1 'is in the form of a substantially rectangular plate, which is divided in half and hinged by the hinge shaft 14, and a plurality of holes into which the container is inserted are formed, and folded or unfolded in half. That is, the main body 1 'is folded so that the upper surfaces are in close contact with each other, and when unfolded, the main body 1' is unfolded so that the angle of the upper surface does not deviate from 180 °.

In addition, the main body 1 'is provided with storage spaces 12 for receiving mealware such as spoons, chopsticks, and forks, respectively, on both sides of the main body 1', and the storage spaces 12 on both sides of the main body 1 '. The guide groove 13 is connected to the () is formed, it is formed stepped so that the engaging portion is inserted. As a result, when the container is inserted into the hole of the main body 1 ', if the engaging portion is inserted so as to be inserted into the stepped portion, the upper surface of the locking portion becomes the same height as the upper surface of the main body 1'.

The above-described holes of the main body 1 'correspond to the holes of the main body 1' described in the first embodiment, and reference numerals and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Coupling means (10), using a permanent magnet or the like, is installed in the interior of the body (1 '), respectively, is installed in the corner of the body (1').

Accordingly, when the main body 1 'is folded in half, the permanent magnets are attracted to each other and the main body 1' is brought into close contact with each other and fixed. Therefore, the main body 1 'can be prevented from spreading.

The cover 5 'is inserted into the inside of the container and is fitted at the inlet of the container so that the top surface of the cover 5' coincides with the top of the container or is inserted into the inside of the container, and opens and closes the inlet of the container.

In this case, the cover 5 'may be formed with a lid handle to be easily removed from the container on the upper surface, the upper surface of the lid handle may be formed at the same height as the upper surface of the cover (5').

Accordingly, when the main body 1 'is folded in a state where the container with the cover 5' is fitted into the hole of the main body 1 ', there is no protruding portion, so that the main body 1' can be completely brought into close contact.

The handle 8 is formed in a substantially "c" shape, and a pair is provided, and both ends of the handle 8 are respectively provided and fixed to both sides of the main body 1 '.

Accordingly, when the main body 1 'provided with the handle 8 is folded in half, the handle 8 overlaps, and the food plate can be easily moved by holding the overlapped handle 8.

Here, the handle 8 may be formed integrally with the body (1 ').

The fixing means 9 is formed in a shape substantially similar to that of the handle 8, one end of which is coupled to the main body 1 'by the fixing shaft 92, and the other end of the fixing means 9 on the side of the main body 1'. 13) is inserted.

At this time, the fixing means 9 is disposed on the upper portion of the handle 8 so as to overlap with the handle 8, the other end of the fixing means 9 is formed with a stopper 91, the rotation relative to the fixed shaft 92 However, a return spring (not shown) is installed on the fixed shaft 92 so that the fixing means 9 is restored inward.

That is, when the fixing means 9 is rotated, the end of the fixing means 9 is released from the storage space 12, the stopper 91 is caught by the guide groove 13 so that the fixing means 9 rotates only within a certain range. do.

Accordingly, after the fixing means 9 is rotated, the eating utensils are inserted into the storage space 12, and then the fixing means 9 is released. The fixing means 9 rotates inward to cover the upper portion of the eating utensils. The departure from the storage space 12 is prevented.

In addition, when the main body 1 'is folded in half and the handle 8 is gripped, the fixing means 9 can be prevented from rotating because the fixing means 9 overlaps with the handle 8. Therefore, even if the main body 1 'is raised, it is possible to prevent the eating utensils from being separated from the storage space 12.

As described above, the fixing means 9 may be formed to have a stepped upper surface of the fixing means 9 such that the upper surfaces of the pair of fixing means 9 are in close contact with each other when the main body 1 ′ is folded.

In describing the present invention described above, even if the embodiment is different, the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration, and the description may be omitted as necessary.

As described above, the detailed description of the present invention has been made by the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the above-described embodiments are only described with reference to the preferred examples of the present invention, and thus the present invention is limited to the above embodiments. It should not be understood as. Therefore, a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains may easily implement other forms of the present invention within the same scope as the above-described embodiments, or the present invention only by the description of the embodiments of the present invention. It will be possible to practice the invention in the same and equal range.

1, 1 '; main body

11; hole

12; Storage space

13; Guide

14; Hinge shaft

2; Vessel

3; Hang

4; Fastening

5, 5 '; cover

6; Storage

61; home

7; Temperature detector

8; handle

9; Fixing means

91; stopper

92; Fixed shaft

10; Joining means

Claims

A main body having a plurality of holes formed therein;

Containers each fitted in the holes and folded or unfolded up and down to prevent protruding from the bottom of the holes;

A catching part provided around the container so that the container does not fall out of the hole of the main body; And

And a fastening part provided around the hole to fix or detach the container from the hole.
The method of claim 1,

Folding cover plate further comprises a cover for opening and closing the inlet of the container.
The method of claim 2,

And a receiving unit provided between the container and the cover to accommodate at least one of a spoon, chopsticks, and a fork.
The method of claim 1,

At least one of the fastening portion and the locking portion includes a permanent magnet,

The fastening portion and the engaging portion is foldable plate, characterized in that coupled to each other by the magnetic force of the permanent magnet.
The method of claim 1,

The container,

And a temperature detector for changing a color according to the temperature of the food to detect the temperature of the food contained in the container.
The method of claim 1,

The main body,

Foldable plate, characterized in that folded in half or unfolds.
The method of claim 1,

The main body,

Folding plate, characterized in that the storage space for receiving at least one of the spoon, chopsticks and fork is further formed.
The method of claim 7, wherein

And fixing means for fixing or releasing at least one of the spoon, chopsticks, and fork from the storage space.