Tea tray

Abstract

A tea tray comprises a body, components of a frame structure are fixedly installed at the positions of the tray face and the periphery (the front edge face, the rear edge face, the left edge face and the right edge face) of the body respectively, the frame structure is composed of stand columns and cross beams, a plurality of holes are formed in the positions of the tray face and the periphery of the body respectively, and the stand columns of the components of the frame structure are fixedly installed in the holes. The stand columns are vertically and fixedly installed on the tray face and the periphery of the tea tray respectively, the cross beams on all the faces are kept horizontal with the corresponding edge faces of the body, and components of the frame structure can be made of metal or wood or plastic or other materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of tea tray technology, and specifically relates to a tea tray. Background Technology

[0002] A tea tray, also known as a tea boat, is a shallow vessel for holding teapots, teacups, tea sets, tea pets, and even tea snacks. It is also called a dry tea tray, a wet tea tray, or a dual-purpose tea tray. The main differences between them lie in their design, usage methods, and applicable scenarios. Dry brewing tea trays typically lack a drainage system and have a flat surface, making them suitable for teas that don't require multiple infusions, such as ripe Pu-erh and black tea. They emphasize a clean and tidy user experience. Wet brewing tea trays, on the other hand, usually have a tea window and drainage system, capable of handling large amounts of tea. They are suitable for teas that require multiple infusions, such as green and white tea, emphasizing practicality. Most tea trays on the market today are dual-purpose (dry and wet brewing). Simply plug the drain in the wet brewing tray and remove the water pipe. Tea trays are made from a wide variety of materials, but are generally made of metal, bamboo, wood, ceramic, or stone. Existing tea trays often use expensive wood, stone, and ceramic as raw materials. The size of the tea tray determines the cost of the raw materials; large tea trays are expensive, while small tea trays appear flimsy and lack grandeur, making the space feel cramped and lacking in presence. Furthermore, the structure of tea trays is relatively simple and unremarkable. Lacking a sense of spatial design, a single piece or two pieces combined into one appears rigid and bulky, lacking decorative beauty and featuring monotonous colors. To make tea trays more attractive, designers often alter the style by changing the patterns or text carved on the surface, or by embedding small items such as metal water troughs or metal tea windows in the center for decoration. However, these carvings, decorations, and embedded items are merely accessories to the tea tray; they cannot form the main structure, increase the size of the tray, or achieve diversity, variation, or color changes within the same tea tray by altering the style of decorations. They cannot truly enhance the grandeur, structural beauty, appearance, or personalization of the tea tray, nor can they increase its decorative appeal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention discloses a tea tray, which is achieved through the following technical solution: A tea tray includes a main body, on which frame structure components are fixedly installed on the tray surface and four sides (front, back, left, and right sides). The frame structure consists of columns and beams. Several openings are provided on the tray surface and four sides of the main body. The columns of the frame structure components are fixedly installed in the openings and are vertically fixed on the tray surface and four sides of the tea tray. The beams on each side are kept horizontal with the corresponding side of the main body. The frame structure components can be made of metal, wood, plastic, or other materials.

[0004] As a preferred technical solution, a frame structure is fixedly installed on the disk surface and the four sides (front, back, left, and right sides) of the main body.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution, the frame structure consists of columns and beams, with the beams fixedly installed on the columns.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the main body has openings on the disk surface and the four sides (front, back, left and right sides). The openings can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes on the disk surface lead directly to the bottom, and the through holes on the left, right and front and back can be interconnected.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, columns are fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four sides (front, back, left, and right sides) of the main body.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, crossbeams are fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four sides (front, back, left, and right sides) of the main body.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the frame structure is fixedly installed on the disk surface and the four sides (front, back, left, and right sides) of the main body. According to the design requirements, it is possible to install or not install on any side position, install one or more frame structure combinations, and freely select and combine them into one or more frame structure combinations.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the frame structure is fixedly connected to the body to form an integral unit.

[0011] The present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: This invention employs the design principle of the aesthetic beauty of frame structures in architecture. Frame structure components are fixedly installed on the surface and four sides (front, back, left, and right) of the tea tray. The frame structure can be a single unit or decomposed into multiple independent components. Depending on the design requirements, frame structure components can be fixed to any part of the tea tray body; they can be fixed to all sides, a single side, or only one or more sides. The beauty of the shape and color of the frame structure's columns and beams decorates the tea tray, enhancing its spatial structure, width, length, and thickness, thus increasing its volume and area. This creates an impressive and grand effect; the same tea tray can appear different in size. It's quite large, and the frame structure can be assembled and disassembled for easy use. One tea tray can have multiple frame styles available, allowing consumers to freely install, disassemble, and use them, thus freely changing the style of the tea tray. Today it can be one style, tomorrow another, without being limited by the original style of the tray itself. By designing and changing the shape, style, and color of the frame structure components, it solves the technical and cost problems of existing tea trays, such as the single structure, style, material, and size limited by the material. It reflects and increases the versatility, variety, diversity, and decorative beauty of the tea tray material, not only improving the flexibility of the spatial structure layout and the diversity and personalization of the appearance structure, but also providing protection by reducing damage caused by collisions around the tea tray. Attached Figure Description

[0012] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the orifice structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the orifice structure of the present invention.

[0013] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1. Tea tray; 2. Main body; 3. Water reservoir; 4. Tea window; 5. Water outlet pipe and outlet pipe plug; 6. Tray surface (top); 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608. Orifice; 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616. Column; 617, 618, 619, 620. Beam; 621, 622, 623, 624. Frame structure; 7. Left side (face); 701, 702. Orifice; 7 03, 704, Column, 705, Beam, 706, Frame structure, 8, Right side (face), 801, 802, Opening, 803, 804, Column, 805, Beam, 806, Frame structure, 9, Front side (face), 901, 902, Opening, 903, 904, Column, 905, Beam, 906, Frame structure, 10, Rear side (face), 1001, 1002, Opening, 1003, 1004, Column, 1005, Beam, 1006, Frame structure. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0015] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upright", "horizontal", "vertical", "horizontal", "bottom", and "inner" appearing in the text are not considered technical terms. The orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "outer" and "middle" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0016] Furthermore, the terminology is used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0017] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; they can refer to other mechanical connections such as screws, nails, and snap-fit ​​connections, or other physical connections such as adhesives, or welding connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0018] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation. Example 1

[0019] See Figures 1 to 4 A tea tray 1 includes a body 2. The body has a tray surface 6 and four perimeters (front, back, left, and right sides) 7, 8, 9, and 10, each fixedly mounted with a frame structure 621, 622, 623, and 624. Each frame structure consists of columns 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 703, 704, 803, 804, 903, 904, 1003, and 1004, respectively. The frame structure consists of 04 and crossbeams 617, 618, 619, and 620. Several openings 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 701, 702, 801, 802, 901, 902, 1001, and 1002 are respectively opened on the disc surface and the four sides (front, back, left, and right). The columns of the frame structure are fixedly installed in the openings, and the crossbeams are fixedly installed on the columns. Example 2

[0020] See Figures 1 to 4Four frame structures 621, 622, 623, and 624 are fixedly installed on the disc surface 6 of the main body 2. Several holes 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, and 608 are opened on the disc surface of the main body. The holes can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes go straight through to the bottom. Columns 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, and 616 are fixedly installed in the holes. Crossbeams 617, 618, 619, and 620 are fixedly installed on the columns. According to the design requirements, the four frame structures can be independent or freely combined into one or more. One can be installed on any side or none can be installed. Example 3

[0021] See Figures 1 to 4 A frame structure 706 is fixedly installed on the left side (face) 7 of the main body 2. Two openings 701 and 702 are respectively opened on the left side (face) of the main body. The openings can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes pass through and lead to the right side (face) 8. Columns 703 and 704 are fixedly installed in the openings, and crossbeams 705 are fixedly installed on the columns. Example 4

[0022] See Figures 1 to 4 A frame structure 806 is fixedly installed on the right side (face) 8 of the main body 2. Two openings 801 and 802 are respectively opened on the left side (face) of the main body. The openings can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes pass through and go straight to the left side (face) 7. Columns 803 and 804 are fixedly installed in the openings, and crossbeams 805 are fixedly installed on the columns. Example 5

[0023] See Figures 1 to 4 A frame structure 906 is fixedly installed on the front (face) 9 of the main body 2. Two openings 901 and 902 are respectively opened on the front (face) of the main body. The openings can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes pass through and go straight to the rear (face) 10. Columns 903 and 904 are fixedly installed in the openings, and crossbeams 905 are fixedly installed on the columns. Example 6

[0024] See Figures 1 to 4 A frame structure 1006 is fixedly installed on the rear (face) 10 of the main body 2. Two openings 1001 and 1002 are respectively opened on the rear (face) of the main body. The openings can be through holes or blind holes. The through holes pass through and extend to the front (face) 9. Columns 1003 and 1004 are fixedly installed in the openings, and crossbeams 1005 are fixedly installed on the columns. Example 7

[0025] See Figures 1 to 4 According to design requirements, one or more frame structures can be installed on any one of the four sides (front, back, left, and right sides) of the main body, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, while other sides can be left uninstalled; the frame structure components on two sides can be freely combined into a whole, or the frame structures on all sides can be combined into a whole, forming a frame structure.

[0026] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept by means of the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tea tray, comprising a body, a frame structure component is fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces of the body respectively, the frame structure is composed of a vertical column and a horizontal beam, a plurality of holes are formed on the disc surface and the four peripheral edge surfaces of the body respectively, the vertical column of the frame structure is fixedly installed in the holes, and the vertical column is vertically and fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four peripheral edge surfaces of the tea tray respectively, the horizontal beam of each surface is kept horizontal with respect to the corresponding edge surface of the body, and the frame structure can be made of metal, wood, plastic or other materials.

2. A tea tray according to claim 1, characterised in that: The frame structure is fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces of the body.

3. A tea tray as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The frame structure is composed of a vertical column and a horizontal beam, and the horizontal beam is fixedly installed on the vertical column.

4. A tea tray according to claim 1, characterised in that: The body is provided with holes on the disc surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces respectively, the holes can be through holes or blind holes, the through hole on the disc surface penetrates through the bottom, and the through holes on the left, right, front and rear surfaces are connected with each other.

5. A tea tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame structure is fixedly installed on the disc surface of the body.

6. A tea tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame structure is fixedly installed on the left edge surface of the body, the frame structure is fixedly installed on the right edge surface of the body, the frame structure is fixedly installed on the front edge surface of the body, and the frame structure is fixedly installed on the rear edge surface of the body.

7. A tea tray as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The vertical column is fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces of the body respectively.

8. A tea tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal beam is fixedly installed on the upper edge surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces of the tea tray body respectively.

9. A tea service as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The frame structure fixedly installed on the disc surface and the four peripheral (front, rear, left and right) edge surfaces of the body can be installed or not installed on any edge surface, one or more frame structures can be installed, and each independent frame structure on the upper, lower, front, rear and left and right surfaces can be freely combined into one whole or more than two frame structure combinations.

10. A tea tray as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The frame structure is fixedly connected with the tea tray body to form an integral whole.

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