Dining table board

By designing a stable structure for the table cards and a cyclical switching function for the information boards, the problem of displaying table status information was solved, improving the operational efficiency of both customers and waiters.

CN224190590UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01彭子迅
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
彭子迅
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing table cards lack the function of displaying the table's usage status, making it difficult for customers and waiters to determine whether the table is available or needs cleaning.

Method used

A table card was designed, including a base, a card plate, and an information board. The combination of the bevel and the long groove forms a stable triangular support structure. The card plate displays the table number, and the information board uses a hinged loop to switch between three pages in a cycle, displaying the reservation status and dining information, and can also display information about featured dishes.

Benefits of technology

It clearly displays table status information, helping customers quickly find their tables and guide waiters to clean them, thus improving dining convenience and service efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a dining table board which comprises a base, one edge of the top of the base is arranged to be an inclined face, a long-strip-shaped groove is formed in the top face of the base in the length direction, and an angle is formed between the long-strip-shaped groove and the side face of the base. The plate is inserted into the long-strip-shaped groove, and table number information is marked on the plate; the fixing seat is detachably connected to the top surface of the base, the fixing seat is located on the front side of the board, and a loose-leaf retaining ring is installed on the fixing seat; the information board comprises an information board loose leaf A, an information board loose leaf B and an information board loose leaf C. The front face of the information board loose leaf A and the front face of the information board loose leaf B respectively indicate whether preset information exists or not, the front face of the information board loose leaf C indicates dining information, and the back faces of the information board loose leaf A, the information board loose leaf B and the information board loose leaf C respectively indicate characteristic dish information. The system can be used in public places such as restaurants, restaurants, hotels and the like to guide people to find dining tables and help waiters to judge whether to clean the dining tables or not.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of table nameplate technology, and in particular to a table nameplate. Background Technology

[0002] With rising living standards and a faster pace of life, people's demand for dining out is constantly increasing. However, when dining at restaurants and hotels, people sometimes encounter confusion about finding a table and whether the waiter has cleared it. Some tables may be empty, but they have been reserved in advance; some customers leave temporarily during their meal or leave after finishing, leaving later customers unsure whether the table is available or whether the waiter can clean it. Placing a table card on the table to indicate its status would provide customers with more convenient and faster service, and allow waiters to accurately determine whether customers have left and the table needs cleaning.

[0003] Patent document CN209231958U discloses a smart QR code ordering menu. The invention includes a menu board and a base. The menu board is fixedly mounted on the base. A QR code for ordering food and a table number are located on one side of the menu board. The menu also includes an indicator light to illuminate the QR code and table number. This invention solves the problems of being unable to scan the code in dimly lit environments and staff being unable to correctly identify customer table numbers, leading to incorrect food delivery.

[0004] Patent document CN213075319U discloses a tabletop menu board structure. This invention includes a support mechanism for detachable connection to an ordering device, a suction cup for adhering to the tabletop, a base housing, a base cover, and a bearing. This invention provides a convenient and robust fixing structure for menu boards.

[0005] Patent document CN205334865U discloses a multifunctional ordering table sign. The invention includes a base plate made of plexiglass, a vertically mounted plexiglass display panel in the center of the base plate, and curved supports symmetrically mounted on both sides of the display panel on the base plate. A mobile phone QR code for ordering is displayed on the display panel, and several suction cups for securing the table sign are located on the bottom of the base plate. This invention offers the advantages of convenient ordering and stable placement.

[0006] Patent document CN204423852U discloses an LED menu for catering services. This invention mainly consists of a base, a display screen, a controller, a signal receiver, a signal processor, and a timer. The LED menu for catering services presents the color, aroma, and taste of the dishes to customers in a relatively complete manner. The display screen shows multiple pages of images of the dishes, along with textual descriptions of their aroma, taste, and nutritional components in a loop. The timer and controller work together to control the duration of each page's display, helping customers better understand the characteristics of the dishes and making it easier to choose suitable options.

[0007] Currently, some table cards exist on the market, but none have been found to display information about the table's occupancy status, such as whether the table is vacant, reserved, or temporarily unoccupied. Therefore, this paper proposes a table card design that addresses these issues and has practical application value in real life. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a table card for dining tables to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a table card, comprising:

[0010] The base has a beveled edge at the top and a long groove along its length on the top surface, with the long groove at an angle to the side of the base.

[0011] A signboard, which is inserted into the elongated slot, and the signboard is marked with table number information;

[0012] A fixing seat is detachably connected to the top surface of the base. The fixing seat is located on the front side of the card plate, and a hinged fastener is installed on the fixing seat.

[0013] The information board includes information board flaps A, B, and C. The front of information board flap A and the front of information board flap B respectively indicate whether there is a reservation. The front of information board flap C indicates dining information. The backs of information board flaps A, B, and C respectively indicate featured dishes. Information board flaps A, B, and C are all threaded onto the flap clips.

[0014] Information sign leaflets A, B, and C are respectively arranged corresponding to the inclined surfaces on the signboard and the base, and a QR code for ordering food is provided on the inclined surface of the base.

[0015] According to the table nameplate provided by this utility model, the base is 16cm long, 8cm wide, and 2cm high; the distance between the bottom edge of the inclined surface and the bottom surface of the base is 0.4cm.

[0016] According to the table nameplate provided by this utility model, the angle between the side of the elongated groove and the side of the base is 15°-20°.

[0017] According to the table card provided by this utility model, the card plate is 16cm long, 8cm wide, and its thickness matches the thickness of the elongated groove.

[0018] According to the table card provided by this utility model, the information card leaflets A, B, and C are respectively provided with leaf holes, the leaf clips are inserted into the leaf holes, and labels are respectively fixed on the sides of the information card leaflets A, B, and C, and the labels are staggered.

[0019] According to the table card provided by this utility model, the information card leaflet A, the information card leaflet B, and the information card leaflet C are all 9cm in length and width, and the label is 1.5cm in length and 0.8cm in width.

[0020] According to the table nameplate provided by this utility model, the fixed base has a length of 9cm and a width of 2.2cm.

[0021] According to the table nameplate provided by this utility model, the top surface of the base is provided with an installation groove, and the fixing seat is fixed in the installation groove by screws.

[0022] The present invention discloses the following technical effects:

[0023] In use, the base, with its inclined design of a top sloping surface and a long, narrow groove, forms a stable triangular support structure after the signboard is inserted, ensuring that the table number information (such as "Table A1") always faces the customer and is not easily tipped over. The sloping angle balances readability and structural stability. The signboard displays the table number, providing basic positioning functionality. The information board uses hinged loops to achieve a three-page cyclical switching. Information board pages A and B display the reservation status (reserved / not reserved). The front of information board C indicates that the table is currently occupied. After flipping through the pages, images and text of the restaurant's featured dishes are displayed, creating a secondary marketing touchpoint. The signboard displays the table number, while information boards A and B indicate "empty table" and default to displaying signature dishes to attract customers.

[0024] This invention can be used in public places such as restaurants and hotels to guide people to find tables and help waiters determine whether tables need to be cleared.

[0025] This invention helps customers quickly find tables and helps waiters clear tables. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the table nameplate of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hinge ring of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 is a front view of the information board flap A of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the back of the information board flap A of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 is a front view of the information board flap B of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the back of the information board flap B of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 is a front view of the information sign leaflet C of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the back of the information board flap C of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the signboard of this utility model.

[0037] The components include: 1. Base; 2. Long strip groove; 3. Signboard; 4. Fixing base; 5. Loose-leaf buckle; 6. Information sign loose-leaf A; 7. Information sign loose-leaf B; 8. Information sign loose-leaf C; 9. Label; 10. Mounting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0040] Reference Figure 1-10 This utility model provides a table card, comprising:

[0041] The base 1 has a beveled edge at the top and a long groove 2 is provided on the top surface of the base 1 along its length. The long groove 2 is set at an angle to the side of the base 1.

[0042] Card plate 3 is inserted into the long slot 2, and the table number information is marked on the card plate 3.

[0043] Fixing base 4 is detachably connected to the top surface of base 1. Fixing base 4 is located on the front side of card plate 3. A hinged buckle 5 is installed on fixing base 4.

[0044] The information board includes information board flaps A6, B7, and C8. The front of information board flaps A6 and B7 indicates whether there is a reservation, while the front of information board flap C8 indicates dining information. The backs of information board flaps A6, B7, and C8 indicate information about featured dishes. All information board flaps A6, B7, and C8 are attached to flap buckles 5.

[0045] Information board leaflets A6, B7, and C8 are arranged corresponding to the inclined surfaces on board 3 and base 1, respectively, and a QR code for ordering food is set on the inclined surface of base 1.

[0046] In use, the base 1, with its inclined design of the top slope and elongated groove 2, forms a stable triangular support structure after the signboard 3 is inserted, ensuring that the table number information (such as "Table A1") always faces the customer and is not easily tipped over. The slope angle balances readability and structural stability. The signboard 3 displays the table number and provides basic positioning functionality. The information board uses hinges 5 to achieve three-page cyclic switching. Information board pages A6 and B7 display the reservation status (reserved / not reserved). The front of information board C indicates that the table is currently occupied. After flipping through the pages, images and text of the restaurant's featured dishes are displayed, creating a secondary marketing touchpoint. The signboard 3 displays the table number, while information boards A and B display "empty table" and default to showing featured dishes to attract customers.

[0047] This invention can be used in public places such as restaurants and hotels to guide people to find tables and help waiters determine whether tables need to be cleared.

[0048] This invention helps customers quickly find tables and helps waiters clear tables.

[0049] Further optimization of the design: the base 1 is 16cm long, 8cm wide, and 2cm high; the distance between the bottom edge of the sloping surface and the bottom surface of the base 1 is 0.4cm.

[0050] Further optimization of the design resulted in an angle of 15°-20° between the side of the elongated groove 2 and the side of the base 1.

[0051] The design was further optimized so that the length of the card plate 3 is 16cm, the width is 8cm, and the thickness matches the thickness of the elongated groove 2.

[0052] The design is further optimized by providing hinge holes on information board hinge A6, information board hinge B7, and information board hinge C8, with hinge buckles 5 inserted into the hinge holes. Labels 9 are fixed to the sides of information board hinge A6, information board hinge B7, and information board hinge C8, and the labels 9 are staggered.

[0053] The design was further optimized so that the length and width of information sign leaflets A6, B7, and C8 are all 9cm, and the length of label 9 is 1.5cm and the width is 0.8cm.

[0054] The label 9 of information leaflet A6 is printed with the words "Reserved" in a scaled-down format; the label 9 of information leaflet B7 is printed with the words "Not Reserved" in a scaled-down format; and the label 9 of information leaflet C8 is printed with the words "Dine-in". The three labels 9 are staggered so as not to overlap or obstruct each other. This makes it easier for staff or customers to find the corresponding information leaflet and also makes it easier to turn the pages.

[0055] The design was further optimized, with the length of the fixing base 4 being 9cm and the width being 2.2cm.

[0056] The design has been further optimized. The top surface of the base 1 has an installation groove 10, and the fixing seat 4 is fixed in the installation groove 10 by screws.

[0057] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0058] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A table card, characterized in that, include: The base (1) has a beveled edge at the top and a long groove (2) is provided on the top surface of the base (1) along the length direction. The long groove (2) is set at an angle to the side of the base (1). The card plate (3) is inserted into the elongated groove (2) and the table number information is marked on the card plate (3); A fixing seat (4) is detachably connected to the top surface of the base (1). The fixing seat (4) is located on the front side of the card plate (3). A hinged buckle (5) is installed on the fixing seat (4). Information board, the information board includes information board flap A (6), information board flap B (7), and information board flap C (8). The front of information board flap A (6) and the front of information board flap B (7) indicate whether there is a reservation information. The front of information board flap C (8) indicates dining information. The back of information board flap A (6), information board flap B (7), and information board flap C (8) indicate special dishes information. Information board flap A (6), information board flap B (7), and information board flap C (8) are all threaded onto the flap buckle (5). The information sign leaflets A (6), B (7), and C (8) are arranged corresponding to the inclined surfaces on the signboard (3) and the base (1), respectively, and a QR code for ordering food is provided on the inclined surface of the base (1).

2. A table card as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The base (1) is 16cm long, 8cm wide, and 2cm high; the distance between the bottom edge of the inclined surface and the bottom surface of the base (1) is 0.4cm.

3. A table card as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The angle between the side of the elongated groove (2) and the side of the base (1) is 15°-20°.

4. A table card as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The card plate (3) is 16cm long, 8cm wide, and its thickness matches the thickness of the elongated groove (2).

5. A table card as defined in claim 1, wherein: The information board flaps A (6), B (7), and C (8) are respectively provided with flap holes, and the flap buckle (5) is inserted into the flap holes. The sides of the information board flaps A (6), B (7), and C (8) are respectively fixed with labels (9), and the labels (9) are arranged in a staggered manner.

6. A table card according to claim 5, characterized in that: The information sign leaflet A (6), information sign leaflet B (7), and information sign leaflet C (8) are all 9cm in length and width, and the label (9) is 1.5cm in length and 0.8cm in width.

7. A table card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the fixing base (4) is 9cm and the width is 2.2cm.

8. A table card according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) has an installation groove (10) on its top surface, and the fixing seat (4) is fixed in the installation groove (10) by screws.

Citation Information

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    CN204423852U

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