MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONTAINER

Abstract

A multi-function container, characterized in that it comprises: - at least a first and a second airtight container (1, 2) capable of containing a solid or liquid product, each of which has an open end (1.1, 2.1) and an opposite closed end (1.2, 2.2), and removable connecting means between the closed end of one container and the open end of another container, allowing a first position of said containers arranged consecutively joined at their ends, and a second position with the containers arranged separately and independently; - a closing element (4) for the open end (1.1) of the first container (1), having a first end (4.1) that allows connection to the first container (1) by means of removable connecting means; and - a support element (7) having a closed end (7.2) with removable connection means to the closed end (2.2) of the second container (2), an open end (7.1) opposite and of larger diameter than the closed end (7.2), and an interior space (8) which, in the second position of the containers, is capable of allowing the product contained in at least one of the containers to be placed for consumption.

Description

Multifunctional container Technical field of the invention The present invention pertains to the technical field of food product containers, specifically to a multi-function container. Background of the Invention Nowadays, many people are forced to spend many hours away from home, so at least one of their main meals must be eaten out. When this is an occasional occurrence, a bar or restaurant is likely to be chosen, but when this happens regularly, it's necessary to find a more economical and even healthier way to eat, such as bringing food cooked at home. Also during trips or excursions, and especially if they have natural environments as their destination, it is common to opt to bring prepared food so that you can enjoy the journey without having to worry about arriving at a certain place at a certain time where food is served. All of this is possible thanks to the existence of containers for containing and transporting food products, both solid and liquid, safely without spills and even maintaining a suitable temperature for consumption. However, although there are many advantages to transporting your own home-cooked food, there are certain drawbacks that cause many people to not opt ​​for this solution. Therefore, to properly transport and preserve products, whether solid or liquid, it is necessary to acquire various airtight containers and packaging, some more suitable for solid products, while others are designed for liquids. Furthermore, some containers are made of thermally insulating material, while others are not; the latter are usually more economical. Therefore, it is essential to have both types of containers on hand to select the most appropriate one for each situation. A proper meal rarely consists of just one dish, so you have to prepare several separate containers that take up a lot of space, since each one is a different shape and size. These containers have to be carried in a backpack or similar bag, and you also have to factor in the need to carry plates, cups, and even cutlery. This can be inconvenient to carry around every day. It is necessary to find a way to solve this problem so that people who wish to can consider consuming their own homemade food in a convenient and safe way. Description of the invention The multi-function container presented herein comprises at least a first and second airtight container capable of containing a solid or liquid product, where each of them has an open end and an opposite closed end, and removable means of connecting the closed end of one container to the open end of another container so as to allow a first position of the containers arranged consecutively joined at their ends and a second position with the containers separated and independent. The container also comprises a closing element for the open end of the first container, which has a first end that allows attachment to the first container by means of removable connecting means. Likewise, the container has a support element that features a closed end with removable connection means to the closed end of the second container. This support element also comprises an open end opposite and of larger diameter than the closed end and an interior space which in the second position of the containers is capable of allowing the placement of the product contained in at least one of the containers for consumption. The multi-function packaging proposed here represents a significant improvement over the state of the art. This is because it creates a compact container that allows you to transport several products at once in a convenient and simple way. With this container, it's no longer necessary to use many different-sized and shaped containers, which are difficult and inconvenient to carry. Instead, a single container allows you to attach as many containers as you need to a single unit. Furthermore, this container allows for a wider support area at its open end, providing stability when all the containers are joined together. When separated for food consumption, this support area can be used as a plate to comfortably place and eat the food by positioning it with the wider, open end facing upwards. Another advantage is that several secondary support elements can be added, functioning as plates, and it is possible to transport cutlery inside the support area and remove it when needed. Since the container can be made of a thermally insulating material, it allows for the transport of hot food or even a hot liquid, such as for preparing an infusion. Furthermore, some containers that function as a cup and are designed to hold liquid may even include a filter for making the infusion. Furthermore, the closure element of the first container can be shaped like a funnel or the top of a bottle, allowing for easier pouring of the liquid inside if necessary. It is therefore a multifunctional container that offers all the basic functions a user might need, all in a compact, easy-to-carry and very simple way. Brief description of the drawings In order to aid a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, a series of drawings are provided as an integral part of said description, where, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a multi-function container in a first position, for a first preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a multi-function container in a second position, for a first preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a multi-function container in a first position, for a second preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a multi-function container in a first position, for a third preferred embodiment of the invention. Detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention In view of the figures provided, it can be observed how in a first preferred embodiment of the invention, the multi-function container presented here comprises at least a first and second airtight containers (1, 2) capable of containing a solid or liquid product. Specifically, and as can be seen in Figure 1, in this first embodiment the container contains only a first and a second container (1, 2) and each of them has an open end (1.1, 2.1) and an opposite closed end (1.2, 2.2). In other embodiments, the container may comprise at least one additional receptacle (3) connected at its ends between the first and second receptacles (1, 2). An example of this is a second embodiment shown in Figure 3, in which the container has two additional receptacles (3), or a third embodiment, shown in Figure 4, in which the container has a single additional receptacle (3) between the first and second receptacles (1, 2). The first and second containers (1, 2) can have the same height, as shown in the first and second embodiments in Figures 1, 2, and 3, or different heights, as shown in the third embodiment in Figure 4. Similarly, the additional containers (3) can have the same or different heights as the first and second containers (1, 2). It is possible to have different containers of varying sizes and to connect them according to the needs and quantities of product to be transported in each one. The container further comprises removable connecting means between the closed end (1.2) of the first container (1) and the open end (2.1) of the second container (2) so as to allow a first position of both containers arranged consecutively joined at their ends, as shown in Figure 1, and a second position with the containers separated and independent, as can be seen in Figure 2. Likewise, this container features a closure element (4) on the open end (1.1) of the first container (1). This closing element (4) has a first end (4.1) that allows connection to the first container (1) by means of removable connection means. In this first preferred embodiment of the invention, the closure element (4) is shaped like a bottle neck with a second end (4.2) of smaller diameter than and opposite the first end (4.1). Furthermore, in this case, the closure element (4) has a plug (5) for sealing said second end (4.2). This shape of the closure element (4) allows for easier and safer pouring of the contents of the first container (1), which in this first embodiment is a liquid product. This pouring can be done into another of the containers or even into a container or cup that is not part of the multi-function packaging. In this first embodiment, the first container (1) can be used as a cup to drink the remaining liquid, if desired. In other embodiments, such as the third embodiment shown in Figure 4, the closing element (4) is flat and acts as a lid for the first container (1). The first container (1) may include an internal filter (6), as shown in Figure 2, for the first embodiment. This filter (6) allows the placement of a product for filtration. This product may be, for example, a tea bag or other type of infusion, which, when placed on the filter, allows the tea bag to come into contact with the water in the first container (1) without being lost inside it. This container further comprises a support element (7) having a closed end (7.2) with removable connection means to the closed end (2.2) of the second container (2), an opposite open end (7.1) of larger diameter than the closed end (7.2) and an interior space (8) which in the second position of the containers is capable of allowing the containment of the product existing in at least one of the containers, for consumption. Thus, as shown in Figure 2, in the second position, this support element (7) is placed upside down, with the closed end (7.2) resting on a surface, so that the interior space (8) of the support element (7) functions as a plate for placing the product from one or more containers, to allow its consumption in a comfortable and safe manner. In other preferred embodiments of the invention, such as the second embodiment proposed herein, the open end (7.1) of the support element (7) comprises removable connecting means configured to allow the connection of at least one additional support element (9), as shown in Figure 3, which depicts two additional support elements (9). In the third embodiment, the connection of a single additional support element is considered, as can be seen in Figure 4. These additional support elements (9) have an open end (9.1) and an opposite closed end (9.2). Both ends have a diameter equal to that of the open end (7.2) of the support element (7) and have removable connection means capable of allowing the connection of either of them to said open end (7.2) of the support element (7). In the first preferred embodiment, at least the containers are made of a thermally insulating material. In other embodiments, they may be made of glass. In this first embodiment, the removable connection means consist of a thread.

Claims

1. Multifunctional container, characterized in that it comprises: - at least a first and second airtight containers (1, 2) capable of containing a solid or liquid product, each of which has an open end (1.1, 2.1) and an opposite closed end (1.2, 2.2), and removable connecting means between the closed end of one container and the open end of another container, allowing a first position of said containers arranged consecutively joined at their ends, and a second position with the containers arranged separately and independently; - a closing element (4) of the open end (1.1) of the first container (1) having a first end (4.1) that allows connection to the first container (1) by means of removable connecting means; and - a support element (7) having a closed end (7.2) with removable connecting means to the closed end (2.2) of the second container (2), an open end (7.1) opposite and of larger diameter than the closed end (7.2) and an interior space (8) which, in the second position of the containers, is capable of allowing the placement of the product contained in at least one of the containers for consumption.

2. Container according to claim 1, comprising at least one additional container (3) connected at its ends between the first and second containers (1, 2).

3. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the closure element (4) is in the form of a bottle neck with a second end (4.2) of smaller diameter than the first end (4.1) and opposite it, and comprises a plug (5) for closing said second end (4.2).

4. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first container (1) comprises a filter (6) inside that allows the placement of a product for filtering.

5. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the open end (7.1) The support element (7) comprises removable connecting means configured to allow the connection of at least one additional support element (9).

6. Container according to claim 5, wherein the additional support element (9) has an open end (9.1) and an opposite closed end (9.2), both having a diameter equal to that of the open end (7.1) of the support element (7) and with removable connecting means capable of allowing the connection of either of them to said open end (7.1) of the support element (7).

7. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the removable connecting means are formed by a thread.

8. Container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least the containers are formed of a thermal insulating material.

9. Container according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least the containers are formed of glass.