DE10342641A1 - Table or buffet, comprising lid divided lengthwise and to be stored laterally at table - Google Patents

Abstract

The table is of a suitable size, either for use at home or for catering, and designed as a rectangular tank (3) filled with hot water and comprising several compartments on top for the accommodation of the various dishes. The lid can be separated longitudinally and both parts (1) slid vertically into holding elements (6) attached to the corners of the main housing (3). The stored lid parts (1) do not exceed the upper edge of the table (3).

Description

The The invention relates to a device for serving and storing of food according to the patent claims.

Such devices (chafing dishes) are mainly used in hotels or at events to keep food warm in a water bath. The problems with Chafing Dishes are, for example, a) handling of the relatively heavy removable lid, which does not easily open or close with one hand and requires additional free space. b) For large events, the buffet is designed so that you can only serve from one side and a direction of the buffet. As expected, long queues form at the buffet, which is certainly not a nice picture visually. The device has been developed so far only for commercial use, the use in private use was unfortunately not thought. To refer to the prior art to the following patents DE 4215251 . US 05890 . EP 01199018

Of the Invention is therefore based on the object to present a device their lids are opened and closed easily and with one hand can. After opening the lid can be inserted into the provided holder.

A Another object of the invention is a device as well for the to create a private household. The Invention Table Buffet / Table Buffet is a first keep warm product for the private household. In Future can Even in the private household buffet food prematurely vorbreitet and professionally kept warm, which was not possible before. The table-buffet / table-buffet is for the individuals household well suited and also for the Gastronomy an enrichment to expand the selection of menus. Here can a guest except food a la Carte also different dishes as a buffet directly on the table to order. This is very convenient e.g. at business or social food. There is room for more in the device Single shells by additional partitions can be divided and to serve several meals even in small quantities. Since the individual bowls can be combined as desired, the table buffet / table buffet especially for the asian cuisine applicable and thus an advantage for export.

The Invention solves This object according to claims in that the lid, the in the middle of the length divided and thus easier to handle and for one secure hold when opening by placing it on the two wide flat sides of the edge can push in the brackets. So the lid is down lowered to the table top and stand independently. If necessary can the table buffet will be put on a plate that dripping Contains condensation of the lid parts. The user has thus unrestricted Access to the malls without having to worry about the filing of the lid To take care of to have to. Furthermore the food is accessible from both sides, since you both lid parts independently can open up from each other. If necessary, you can after the lid Remove the food conveniently again to close the contents to keep warm.

drawing

One embodiment The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings.

1 a view of the device in perspective view according to the invention.

2 a view of the device according to 1 with partially opened lid.

3 a view of the device according to 1 and 2 with fully opened lid.

4 a view on a lid with a hinge.

1 shows a perspective view of the device "table buffet" according to the invention which serves for serving and storing food. The buffet table is equipped with a two-part removable lid ( 1 ) of the flat edge sides ( 2 ), closed. The device contains the following parts: a rectangular frame ( 3 ) with two short and two long sides ( 4 ). The frame is supported by legs ( 5 ). In a hinged, not shown on the picture Wasserbadgefäß several individual bowls can be attached to the food. Under the water bath vessel, a, not shown, hot plate or fuel is placed. On the two opposite narrow sides ( 4 ), two brackets ( 6 ), which are a little over the long sides ( 4a ), so that there the flat edge sides ( 2 ) of the lid can be inserted.

2 according to 1 with lid open on one side ( 1 ). The special feature is that the open lid on the flat edge sides ( 2 ) in the brackets ( 6 ) can be inserted easily and stops automatically.

3 according to 1 and 2 with lid opened on both sides ( 1 ). The special feature is that the buffet table is accessible from both sides.

4 shows a further advantageous and advantageous handling of the lid, the elongated with a hinge ( 7 ) connected is.

Claims (4)

Device, in particular, table buffet for private household and restaurant for serving and keeping food warm, with a rectangular frame for receiving a vessel for the food and for covering the vessel with a two-part lid which allows the separate opening and closing on both sides, characterized that the lid ( 1 ) is divided in the middle of the length and mounts ( 6 ) on the narrow sides ( 4 ) for self-holding, are appropriate. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that four holders ( 6 ) are provided, which on opposite narrow sides ( 4 ) of the device. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the lid ( 1 ) flat edge sides ( 2 ), which are in the holders ( 6 ) can be easily inserted to stand independently on the table top or similar. to be able to stand. A further advantageous and advantageous handling of the lid, characterized in that the lid oblong to a hinge ( 7 ) connected is.