Modular dinner plate
By setting modular grooves and sub-boxes on the plates, the problem of food spillage is solved, improving the dining experience and environmental friendliness, especially the convenience for the elderly.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI SECOND POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
When using existing plates, food tends to scatter into different compartments, causing flavors to mix and affecting the eating experience.
Design a modular plate, including a base with several grooves on the base, each groove containing a detachable sub-box. The sub-box has an overlap edge that fits into the groove to prevent food from spilling. Different categories are distinguished by color labels and/or other means to achieve modular design.
It achieves effective separation of food and drinks, improves the dining experience, especially the convenience of dining for the elderly, and the sub-boxes are reusable, making it highly environmentally friendly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of tableware, and in particular to a modular dinner plate. Background Technology
[0002] A plate is an item used to hold food, and it is very common in daily life.
[0003] A Chinese patent with authorization announcement number CN210407943U provides a plate, which includes a body with a receiving cavity. The bottom of the receiving cavity has a raised limiting rib for restricting the displacement of solid food in the plate. The limiting rib includes a first rib disposed in the middle of the receiving cavity and second ribs disposed at both ends of the first rib. The height of the first rib is lower than that of the second ribs, and at least two of the first ribs of the limiting ribs cooperate to form a first limiting structure; and / or includes at least three protrusions for forming a second limiting structure. The protrusions are disposed on the limiting ribs, or the protrusions are disposed in the receiving cavity and the height of the protrusions is higher than that of the limiting ribs.
[0004] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, during the use of the plate with the above-mentioned structure, if the staff is not careful when serving food, soup or even food may spill into different containers, causing the food to mix flavors and affecting the diner's dining experience. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to improve the situation where workers tend to spill soup or even food into different compartments of the existing plates mentioned in the background art, this application provides a modular plate.
[0006] The modular dinner plate provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A modular dinner plate includes a base, which is integrally formed. The base has several recessed grooves, each of which contains a sub-box for placing food. The opening edge of the sub-box extends away from the opening and has an overlap edge that overlaps the opening of the groove.
[0008] Preferably, the chassis has handles integrally formed at both ends along its length; the sub-box is connected to a handle, which protrudes from the outside of the chassis when the sub-box is placed in the groove.
[0009] Preferably, the surface of the handle is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0010] Preferably, the cross-section of the anti-slip texture is semi-circular.
[0011] Preferably, at least two sub-boxes are provided, one for holding low-oil and low-salt foods and the other for holding foods with normal oil and salt content.
[0012] Preferably, the sub-box is provided with a label to distinguish whether the food placed in the sub-box is a low-oil, low-salt food or a food with normal oil and salt content.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the sub-box is provided with support feet at the four corners. When the sub-boxes are stacked, the support feet on the upper sub-box abut against the inner sidewall of the lower sub-box.
[0014] Preferably, a plurality of through holes are uniformly formed on the bottom wall of the groove.
[0015] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0016] 1. This application features a modular design, allowing for the reuse of sub-boxes and resulting in high environmental benefits;
[0017] 2. This application features modular compartments, with individual sub-boxes for serving food, preventing spillage and improving the dining experience for diners.
[0018] 3. This application includes separate containers for holding the normal amount of oil and salt and the low amount of oil and salt, allowing diners to take what they need. In addition, the containers are labeled to help the elderly quickly identify whether the food is of normal or low oil and salt content, greatly facilitating their dining needs. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a modular dinner plate according to an embodiment of this application.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sub-box structure in an embodiment of this application.
[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base; 11. Groove; 12. Through hole; 13. Handle; 131. Anti-slip texture; 2. Sub-box; 21. Edge; 23. Handle; 24. Support foot. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.
[0024] This application discloses a modular dinner plate. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 2The plate includes a base 1, which is made of Tritan in one piece. The base 1 has several recessed grooves 11, and several through holes 12 are evenly distributed on the bottom wall of the grooves 11. The base 1 also has recessed slots for placing chopsticks.
[0025] Reference Figure 1 Each groove 11 contains a sub-box 2 for holding food. The sub-box 2 is made of Tritan, and an overlap 21 extends from the opening edge of the sub-box 2 away from the opening, overlapping the groove 11. In this embodiment, four sub-boxes 2 are provided, one for holding low-oil and low-salt foods and the other for holding foods with normal oil and salt content. The sub-boxes 2 are configured with different holding capacities so that diners can choose according to their needs. The body of the sub-box 2 can be yellow for holding foods with normal oil and salt content, and gray for holding low-oil and low-salt foods. The color of the sub-box 2 can be used as an identifier to quickly distinguish whether the food in the sub-box 2 is low-oil and low-salt or has normal oil and salt content, allowing the elderly to distinguish the oil and salt categories visually and choose food that meets their needs.
[0026] Reference Figure 1 The base 1 has handles 13 integrally formed at both ends along its length, which make it easier for diners to hold the plate. The surface of the handles 13 is provided with anti-slip textures 131 with a semi-circular cross section, which are distributed in strips. The sub-box 2 is connected to a handle 23. When the sub-box 2 is placed in the groove 11, the handle 23 protrudes from the outside of the base 1. The handle 23 makes it easier for diners to pick up the sub-box 2 by pinching it, and it is also easier for staff to pick it up when emptying and cleaning.
[0027] Reference Figure 3 The bottom of the sub-box 2 is provided with support feet 24 at the four top corners. When the sub-boxes 2 are stacked, the support feet 24 on the upper sub-box 2 abut against the inner side wall of the lower sub-box 2. This facilitates the stacking of the sub-boxes 2 and makes it convenient to place them.
[0028] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A modular dinner plate, characterized in that: The device includes a chassis (1) integrally formed. The chassis (1) has several recessed grooves (11) recessed downwards. Each groove (11) contains a sub-box (2) for placing food. The opening edge of the sub-box (2) extends away from the opening direction and has an overlap (21) which overlaps the groove opening of the groove (11). The chassis (1) has handles (13) integrally formed at both ends along its length. The sub-box (2) is connected to a handle (23). When the sub-box (2) is placed in the groove (11), the handle (23) protrudes outside the chassis (1). The surface of the handle (13) is provided with anti-slip texture (131).
2. A modular dinner plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the anti-slip texture (131) is semi-circular.
3. A modular dinner plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-box (2) is provided with at least two, which are used to place low-oil and low-salt foods and foods with normal oil and salt content, respectively.
4. A modular dinner plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sub-box (2) is marked with a label to distinguish whether the food placed inside the sub-box (2) is low-oil and low-salt food or food with normal oil and salt content.
5. A modular dinner plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sub-box (2) is provided with support feet (24) at the four top corners. When the sub-boxes (2) are stacked, the support feet (24) on the upper sub-box (2) abut against the inner side wall of the lower sub-box (2).
6. A modular dinner plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the groove (11) is provided with several through holes (12) evenly distributed.