ES1266084U - BOX FOR CARRIAGE AND DELIVERY OF MEALS AND TEMPLATE FOR SETTING UP SAID BOX. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Box (1) for transportation and distribution of meals; of the type configured by folding a laminar template (100); characterized by: - It comprises a prismatic general shape, with a width slightly less than the free distance (5) between the steps (50) of a standard hauling trolley (51), and a suitable bottom to fit on said trolley (51), and - It comprises lateral projections (2) of greater amplitude than said free distance (5) but less than the bottom of said stands (50). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

BOX FOR TRUCKING AND DELIVERY OF MEALS AND TEMPLATE FOR

CONFORMATION OF SUCH BOX

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a box for transporting and distributing meals, usable to supply meals to communities, or in airplanes and similar means, and to a template for the conformation of said box.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The distribution and transport of food in certain communities and means of transport, for example in airplanes, is carried out by means of carts - called trolleys or containers - in which the food is packed in individual packages to optimize the scarcity of space.

Indeed, for example, meals served on airplanes are prepared in central kitchens, packed in individual boxes for each person, and then transported to the plane and for consumption distributed along the aisle or corridors of the plane thanks to the cars.

At present these boxes are made of cardboard, obtained by folding a laminar template, due to its low cost and easy recycling; but with the problem of its low robustness if you want to have this packaging at a reasonable cost. Many times these boxes are stacked in large numbers in the cars and also in their transport for boarding on the plane, and they can collapse and spoil, which sometimes forces to discard some of them, even with the food contained.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The box for carrying and delivering meals of the invention is usable for delivering meals to communities, or on airplanes and the like, and is of the type configured by folding a laminar template, the box of which according to the invention:

-comprises a prismatic general shape, with a width slightly less than the free distance between the steps of a standard transport trolley (trolley or container), and an adequate bottom to fit in said trolley, and

-comprises lateral projections of greater amplitude than said free distance, but less than the bottom of said stands.

In this way the projections can be inserted along these tiers or guides, leaving each box individually held, preventing them from resting against each other and that they can collapse and affect the food arranged inside, and the appearance of the consumer.

But, in addition, thanks to this individual support the boxes are separated from each other, which improves and regulates the ventilation flow provided by the cooling means of said carts, either through their own refrigeration systems, or through the incorporation for cold maintenance of bags of carbonic / dry ice (carbon dioxide in solid state).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of an embodiment of the box of the invention with its lid closed.

Figure 2 shows a top perspective view of the embodiment of the box of the invention of Figure 1, with its lid open.

Figure 3 shows a partial top perspective view of the embodiment of the box of the invention of Figures 1 and 2 with its lid open, from a lateral angle, to appreciate the lateral recess on that side.

Figure 4 shows an elevation view of several boxes of the invention placed on the stands of a trolley, and an enlarged detail of the support of a lateral projection of one of them on one of the stands of the trolley.

Figure 5 shows a view of the template of the invention, from which the embodiment of the box of the previous figures is obtained by folding.

DESCRIPTION OF A PRACTICAL EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The box (1) for carrying and delivering meals of the invention is of the type configured by folding a laminar template (100), shown in Figure 5; whose box (1), according to the invention (see figs 1 to 4):

-comprises a prismatic general shape, with a slightly smaller width (see fig 4) than the free distance (5) between the steps (50) of a standard hauling cart (51), and a suitable bottom to fit on said cart (51), Y

-comprises lateral projections (2) of greater amplitude than said free distance (5) but less than the bottom (55) of said stands (50).

Preferably, the lateral projections (2) are configured on the lid (10) of the box (1), the lid (10) comprising a tab (11) for locking the closed position, and the body (12) of the box (1) a slot (13) for the insertion of said tab (11). In this way it is ensured that the box is suspended from its lid, without opening. In addition, to increase the strength of the lid, since it will support the entire weight of the box and its contents, it is preferred that the lateral projections (2) comprise at least two layers of laminar material, which is achieved in this case, by means of the provision of lateral wings (10 ') of the cover, bent over the lower face of the same.

It is preferred that the locking flange (11) is arranged on a front flap (14) of the lid (10), which has a height equal to that of the box; and the groove (13) is arranged in the lower front edge (15) of the box, since in this way a better closing of the box and a better securing of the flange (11) is effected.

Ideally, the interlocking flange (11) will comprise some widenings (11a) with respect to the width of the slot (13), to generate a double point of resistance or anchoring, which prevents the accidental opening of the same, during transport, delivery and manipulation.

Additionally, provision has been made in the box of some recesses (16a) on its side faces (16), to facilitate gripping (see figs 2 and 3).

Likewise, the provision of holes (17) in at least its front (18) and rear (19) faces and in the front flap (14) have been provided, to configure a handle to insert the finger, for extraction of the box of the carriage (51), and which also improve ventilation.

In the preferred embodiment shown in the figures, the box of the invention is configured from a template (100) comprising (see fig 5):

-a first quadrangular sector (101) coinciding with the front face (18) of the box,

-a second quadrangular sector (102) that has the same width as the first sector (101) and is connected to it by means of a first folding line (111) and coinciding with the bottom (10a) of the box (see also the bottom in figure 2),

-a third quadrangular sector (103) of equal length and width as the first sector (101), which is connected in continuity to the second sector (102) through a second folding line (112) and coinciding with the rear face (19) from the box,

-a fourth sector (104) of equal length to the second sector (102) and width greater than that of the first sector (101) in sufficient magnitude to configure the lateral projections (2) of the box, and which is attached to the third sector (103) through a third folding line (113) and coinciding with the lid (10) of the box, and

-a fifth sector (105) of equal length and width as the first sector (101) and coinciding with the front flap (14) of the lid (10) of the box, which is attached to the fourth sector (104) through of a fourth fold line (114);

- the fifth sector (105) comprising an end extension (105a), coinciding with the flange (11), and delimited by a fifth folding line (115); and comprising a corresponding notch (111a) in the first fold line (111) coincident with the slot (13); Y

-the first sector (101) comprising first straight lateral tabs (106), the second sector some second straight lateral tabs (107) and the third sector and third straight lateral tabs (108), said tabs (106, 107, 108) straight sides width equal to the length of the first sector (101) and length approximately equal (removing the reductions to make folding possible) to that of the sector from which they originate, being delimited by sixth folding lines (116), and the second tabs (107) comprising a central trapezoidal section (107a) and two lateral triangular sections (107b) defined by seventh fold lines (117); Y -the fourth sector (104) comprising a fourth trapezoidal lateral tabs (109), coinciding with the lateral wings (10 ') of the cover, with a width equivalent to half the width of the fourth sector (104) and dimension of its base greater equivalent to the height of the fourth sector (104), defined by eighth fold lines (118),

- arranging centered holes (120) of equal radius in the first sector (101), third sector (103) and fifth sector (105) coinciding with the holes (17).

In this way, for the assembly of the box, the triangular side sections (107b) of the second tabs (107) are glued to the first side tabs (106) of the first sector (101) and to the third side tabs (108) of the third sector (103) configuring the recesses (16a) of the lateral faces (16) of the box, as seen in figure 2.

Finally, indicate that the template (100) is preferably materialized in sheet material selected from:

-Paper folding,

-Kraft paper,

and can comprise endings selected from:

-Prints with ink,

-Acrylic varnish.

Having sufficiently described the nature of the invention, as well as the way it is carried out in practice, it should be noted that the provisions indicated above and represented in the attached drawings are susceptible to modifications in detail as long as they do not alter the fundamental principle.

Claims (10)

1. - Box (1) for transportation and distribution of meals; of the type configured by folding a laminar template (100); characterized by : -comprises a prismatic general shape, with a width slightly less than the free distance (5) between the steps (50) of a standard hauling cart (51), and a suitable bottom to fit on said cart (51), and -comprises lateral projections (2) of greater amplitude than said free distance (5) but less than the bottom of said stands (50). 2. - Box (1) for transportation and distribution of meals according to claim 1, where the lateral projections (2) are configured on the lid (10) of the box (1), the lid (10) comprising a flange (11 ) for locking the closed position and the body (12) of the box (1) a slot (13) for the insertion of said tab (11). 3. - Box (1) to carry and distribute meals according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lateral projections (2) comprise at least two layers of laminar material. 4. - Box (1) for transporting and delivering meals according to any of claims 2 or 3, where the locking tab (11) is arranged on a front flap (14) of the lid (10), which has height equal to the box; and the groove (13) is arranged in the lower front edge (15) of the box. 5. - Box (1) for carrying and delivering meals according to any of claims 2 to 4, wherein the interlocking flange (11) comprises some widenings (11a) with respect to the width of the slot (13). 6. - Box (1) to carry and distribute meals according to any of the preceding claims, which has recesses (16a) on its side faces (16), to facilitate gripping. 7. - Box (1) to carry and distribute meals according to any of the preceding claims, which has holes (17) in at least its front (18) and rear (19) faces, and in the front flap (14). ), to configure a handle to insert the finger, for extraction of the cart box (51). 8. -Template (100) for configuration of box for carrying and distribution of meals; characterized by comprising: -a first quadrangular sector (101) coinciding with the front face (18) of the box, -a second quadrangular sector (102) that has the same width as the first sector (101) and is attached to it by means of a first folding line (111) and coinciding with the bottom (10a) of the box, -a third quadrangular sector (103) of equal length and width as the first sector (101), which is connected in continuity to the second sector (102) through a second folding line (112) and coinciding with the rear face (19) from the box, -a fourth sector (104) of equal length to the second sector (102) and width greater than that of the first sector (101) in sufficient magnitude to configure the lateral projections (2) of the box, and which is attached to the third sector (103) through a third folding line (113) and coinciding with the lid (10) of the box, and -a fifth sector (105) of equal length and width as the first sector (101) and coinciding with the front flap (14) of the lid (10) of the box and is attached to the fourth sector (104) through a fourth fold line (114); - the fifth sector (105) comprising an end extension (105a) coinciding with the flange (111), delimited by a fifth folding line (115), and comprising a corresponding notch (111a) in the first folding line coinciding with the slot (13); Y -the first sector (101) comprising first straight lateral tabs (106), the second sector some second straight lateral tabs (107) and the third sector and third straight lateral tabs (108), said tabs (106, 107, 108) straight sides width equal to the length of the first sector (101), length equal to that of the sector from which they originate, being delimited by sixth folding lines (116), and the second tabs (107) comprising a central section (107a) trapezoidal and two triangular lateral sections (107b) defined by seventh fold lines (117); Y -the fourth sector (104) comprising a fourth trapezoidal lateral tabs (109) coinciding with some lateral wings (10 ') of the cover, with a width equivalent to half the width of the fourth sector (104) and dimension of its largest base equivalent to the height of the fourth sector (104), defined by eighth fold lines (118); - arranging centered holes (120) of equal radius in the first sector (101), third sector (103) and fifth sector (105) coinciding with the holes (17). 9. -Template (100) for box configuration for transportation and distribution of meals according to claim 8, which is materialized in sheet material selected from: -Paper folding, -Kraft paper. 10. -Plantilla (100) for setting box for carrying and distribution of food according to claim 8 or 9 comprising terminations selected from: -Prints with ink, -Acrylic varnish.