Modular coaster with lower compartment for mobile phone, telescopic shading element and interchangeable lid

Abstract

A modular coaster (1) for a beverage container, comprising an upper support base (2) for receiving the container, characterized in that it comprises a detachable lower telephone holder module (3), attachable below the upper support base (2), which together with said upper support base (2) defines a lower housing (4) provided with a lateral access opening (5) for receiving a mobile phone (6); and a telescopic shading element (7), attachable to the upper support base (2), comprising a fixed lower body (8) and a sliding upper body (9), the sliding upper body (9) being height-adjustable relative to the fixed lower body (8) and being configured to receive an interchangeable top cover (10).

Description

Modular coaster with lower compartment for mobile phone, TELESCOPIC SHADING ELEMENT AND INTERCHANGEABLE LID TECHNICAL SECTOR The present invention falls within the sector of tableware and accessories intended for the service and consumption of beverages, especially in outdoor spaces exposed to solar radiation, such as terraces, gardens, swimming pools, beaches, beach bars and hospitality establishments. More specifically, the invention relates to a modular coaster intended to support a beverage container, which may incorporate a removable lower housing for a mobile phone, a height-adjustable shading element, and an interchangeable top cover equipped with different functionalities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION When a glass, cup, can, or bottle is left on an outdoor table, direct sunlight causes the beverage to heat up quickly. Similarly, a mobile phone placed on the table is exposed to the sun and can increase in temperature, reduce its readability, or be affected during use. Coasters designed to stabilize and partially isolate a container from a table are well-known, as are general shading devices such as umbrellas or awnings. However, these solutions do not provide individually compact and modular adjustable shade protection for the container, nor do they offer integrated storage space beneath the coaster itself to hold and protect a mobile phone. Likewise, the accessories commonly used during the consumption of beverages at outdoor tables, such as ashtrays, lighting elements, napkin holders or snack containers, are usually placed as separate objects on the table, occupying additional surface area and hindering a compact organization of the available space. The invention solves these problems by means of a modular structure that can be used as a coaster and selectively completed with a lower telephone holder module, a telescopic shading element and interchangeable top covers with different functionalities, allowing these functions to be integrated into the whole and reducing the need to have independent accessories on the table. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION The modular coaster (1) comprises an upper support base (2) intended to receive a beverage container, such as a glass, cup, can or bottle. A lower telephone holder module (3) can be detachably attached below the upper support base (2). This lower telephone holder module (3), in combination with the upper support base (2), defines a lower compartment (4) for receiving a mobile phone (6). The lower telephone holder module (3) includes a side access opening (5) that allows the mobile phone (6) to be inserted and removed, preferably by means of a substantially horizontal movement. Since the mobile phone (6) is located under the upper support base (2), the coaster itself provides protection against direct sunlight on the mobile phone. The modular coaster (1) further comprises a telescopic shading element (7) attachable to the upper support base (2). The telescopic shading element (7) comprises a fixed lower body (8) and a sliding upper body (9), movable relative to the fixed lower body (8), so that the effective shading height can be adapted to containers of different heights. The sliding upper body (9) is configured to receive an interchangeable top lid (10). The interchangeable top lid (10) can be replaced with an ashtray lid (11), a sunlight lid (12), a napkin holder lid (13), or a food container lid (14). The arrangement of these interchangeable top covers on the telescopic shading element allows for the integration of auxiliary functions vertically within the coaster itself, without the corresponding accessories needing to occupy additional space on the table. This promotes a more compact and organized use of the available space. The proposed solution allows the upper support base (2), the lower telephone holder module (3), the telescopic shading element (7), and the various interchangeable covers to be used independently or in combination, adapting the product to the user's needs. LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS (1) Modular coaster. (2) Upper support base for the container. (3) Detachable lower telephone holder module. (4) Lower housing for mobile phone. (5) Side access opening. (6) Mobile phone. (7) Telescopic shading element. (8) Fixed lower body of the telescopic shading element. (9) Sliding upper body of the telescopic shading element. (10) Interchangeable top cover. (11) Ashtray lid. (12) Sunlit lid. (13) Napkin holder cover. (14) Food container lid. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the assembled modular coaster (1). Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the modular coaster (1). Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the coupling between the upper support base (2) and the lower telephone holder module (3). Figure 4 shows a side view of the modular coaster (1) with a mobile phone (6) housed in the lower housing (4). Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the modular coaster (1) with the telescopic shading element (7) in a retracted position. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the modular coaster (1) with the telescopic shading element (7) in an extended position. Figure 7 shows the telescopic shading element (7), its fixed lower body (8), its sliding upper body (9), and the relative movement between both bodies. Figure 8 shows the modular coaster (1) fitted with an ashtray lid (11). Figure 9 shows the modular coaster (1) provided with a sunlit lid (12). Figure 10 shows the modular coaster (1) provided with a napkin holder lid (13). Figure 11 shows the modular coaster (1) provided with a food container lid (14). PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In a preferred embodiment, the upper support base (2) has a substantially circular geometry and an upper surface suitable for receiving a container. The upper support base (2) has coupling means for the detachable attachment of the lower telephone holder module (3) and the telescopic shading element (7). The lower telephone holder module (3) has an essentially annular or cup-shaped configuration, open laterally, such that, once attached to the upper support base (2), it defines the lower housing (4). The lateral access opening (5) is sized to allow the user to insert and remove the mobile phone (6). The telescopic shading element (7) extends from the upper support base (2) and has a partially or laterally open configuration that allows the container to be placed and removed. The fixed lower body (8) receives the sliding upper body (9) in a guided manner, by means of lateral guides, so that the latter can be raised or lowered to adapt the sun protection to a glass or a bottle. The interchangeable top lid (10) attaches to the top of the sliding upper body (9). In a first variant, the ashtray lid (11) comprises an upper cavity suitable for receiving ashes and cigarette butts. In a second variant, the sunlit lid (12) comprises at least one solar energy-collecting element and a light-emitting element. In a third variant, the napkin holder lid (13) comprises retention means for one or more napkins. In a fourth variant, the food container lid (14) has an upper cavity suitable for receiving food or snacks. By placing it on top of the telescopic shading element (7), each of the interchangeable covers (10) allows its associated function to be incorporated, taking advantage of the vertical volume of the assembly, reducing the occupation of usable surface of the table compared to the separate arrangement of the corresponding accessories. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The invention is susceptible to industrial application in the manufacture of beverage accessories and catering equipment, its components being able to be made by molding plastic materials, machining, additive manufacturing, metallic materials or combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A modular coaster (1) for a beverage container, comprising an upper support base (2) for receiving the container, characterized in that it comprises a detachable lower telephone holder module (3), attachable below the upper support base (2), which together with said upper support base (2) defines a lower housing (4) provided with a side access opening (5) for receiving a mobile phone (6); and a telescopic shading element (7), attachable to the upper support base (2), comprising a fixed lower body (8) and a sliding upper body (9), the sliding upper body (9) being height-adjustable with respect to the fixed lower body (8) and being configured to receive an interchangeable top cover (10). 2.Modular coaster (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sliding upper body (9) is guided relative to the fixed lower body (8) by lateral guides to adapt the height of the telescopic shading element (7) to the height of the beverage container.

3. Modular coaster (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the interchangeable upper cover (10) adopts the configuration of an ashtray cover (11) comprising an upper cavity suitable for receiving ashes and cigarette butts.

4. Modular coaster (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the interchangeable upper cover (10) adopts the configuration of a sunshade cover (12) comprising a solar energy-collecting element and a luminous element.

5. Modular coaster (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the interchangeable upper cover (10) adopts the configuration of a napkin holder cover (13) comprising retention means for one or more napkins. 6.Modular coaster (1), according to claim 1, characterized in that the interchangeable top lid (10) adopts the configuration of a food container lid (14) having an upper cavity suitable for receiving food or snacks.