Ceramic plate with hidden support

Abstract

The utility model relates to ceramic product technical field, concretely relates to a ceramic dish with hidden support, the ceramic dish of hidden support of the present application mainly includes ceramic dish body, hidden support, damping assembly and adjusting assembly. The boss with the installation groove is equipped in the bottom of dish body, the hidden support is rotatably arranged in the installation groove through the pivot assembly, realizes the hiding and unfolding of support. Damping assembly is arranged between the support and dish body, provides damping through the friction force when rotating oppositely. Through the rotation adjusting assembly, the axial compression force of pivot can be accurately controlled, and then the friction force between damping assembly is changed, realizing the stepless adjustment of support rotation damping. This makes the support can provide just right friction force at any angle, realizes firm hovering, provides unprecedented flexibility for the visual art creation of chef, and really changes the dinner plate into dynamic display stage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic products technology, specifically to a ceramic plate with a hidden support. Background Technology

[0002] In today's fine dining world, the presentation of dishes is just as important as the taste itself. Chefs are not only cooks but also artists, striving to captivate diners through a holistic experience of sight, texture, and flavor. The plate on which the food is served is a key element of this experience, considered a "canvas" for showcasing culinary art. A perfectly chosen angle can greatly enhance the three-dimensionality, layering, and drama of a dish, giving diners an immediate visual impact.

[0003] However, the plates and utensils currently available on the market for enhancing the visual presentation of dishes are clearly inadequate and cannot meet the stringent requirements of high-end catering for aesthetics, flexibility, and stability. Fixed-angle display plates: Existing technology includes plates manufactured with a fixed tilt angle. While these plates can display food at a specific angle, the angle is not adjustable, resulting in extremely poor flexibility. Chefs need to prepare multiple plates with different angles for dishes of different shapes and heights, which is costly and takes up a lot of storage space. More importantly, the fixed angle greatly restricts the chef's creative freedom, making it impossible to personalize the presentation according to the unique concept of each dish.

[0004] External racks or stands: Another common practice is to use separate racks or stands that are independent of the plates. Chefs place ordinary flat plates on a separate shelf, stand, or base. This method has several drawbacks: Aesthetic damage: The exposed external support structure, usually made of metal, wood or plastic, often clashes with the carefully selected ceramic plates in terms of material and color, severely damaging the overall aesthetics and harmony of the dishes, making them appear clumsy and unprofessional, and completely destroying the purity of the plates as a "canvas".

[0005] Poor stability: The plates are simply stacked on top of the stands, lacking a reliable securing mechanism. During the process of being passed from the kitchen to the table by the waiter, they are prone to slipping, tilting, or even falling, which can ruin the carefully plated dishes and pose a huge safety risk.

[0006] Therefore, the high-end catering industry urgently needs an innovative solution that can: when not in use, be a complete, beautiful, and high-quality ceramic plate; and when needed, quickly and reliably transform into a display stand with infinitely adjustable angles, providing endless possibilities for chefs' artistic creations. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art and to provide a ceramic disc with a hidden support.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a ceramic disc with a hidden support, comprising a ceramic disc body, a boss at the bottom, and a mounting groove on the boss; A concealed bracket is rotatably mounted in the mounting slot via a pivot assembly; A damping component is disposed between the concealed bracket and the ceramic disc to generate frictional damping when the two rotate relative to each other; An adjustment component extends through the side wall of the mounting groove, and its end is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft assembly. By rotating the adjustment component, the clamping force between the concealed bracket and the mounting groove is changed, thereby adjusting the damping force when the concealed bracket rotates.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating shaft assembly includes a rotating shaft fixedly mounted on the concealed bracket, with both ends of the rotating shaft rotatably supported on the two side walls of the mounting groove through shaft holes, and at least one end face of the rotating shaft is provided with a threaded blind hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the adjusting component is a bolt, the end of which passes through the side wall of the mounting groove and is threaded into the threaded blind hole of the rotating shaft, and the head of the bolt constitutes an operating part.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure bushing installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove. The pressure bushing is fitted onto the rotating shaft through a central aperture and can slide along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The diameter of the aperture is larger than the outer diameter of the bolt thread to provide clearance for the bolt thread passing through it.

[0012] Furthermore, the damping assembly includes a first friction part and a second friction part that cooperate with each other. The first friction part is disposed on the end face of the pressure bushing facing the concealed bracket, and the second friction part is disposed on the corresponding end of the concealed bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the first friction part and the second friction part are a group of interlocking anti-slip protrusions or an anti-slip tooth ring.

[0014] Furthermore, the concealed support is L-shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the contour of the mounting slot matches the external contour of the concealed bracket when it is retracted.

[0016] Furthermore, the concealed support includes two, which are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the ceramic disc.

[0017] Furthermore, the boss is H-shaped.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. This application integrates a concealed bracket and swivel assembly into the mounting groove at the bottom of the ceramic plate. When not in use, the bracket can be completely retracted, keeping the ceramic plate intact, simple and beautiful, easy to store and clean, and perfectly maintaining the purity and sophistication of the plate as a "canvas" for culinary art, thus completely solving the visual interference problem caused by external brackets.

[0019] 2. This application utilizes a unique "adjustment component-rotating shaft-damping component" linkage design. Rotating the adjustment component precisely controls the axial clamping force of the rotating shaft, thereby changing the friction between the damping components and achieving stepless adjustment of the bracket's rotational damping. This allows the bracket to provide just the right amount of friction at any angle, achieving a secure suspension and providing unprecedented flexibility for the chef's visual art creations, truly transforming the plate into a dynamic display stage.

[0020] 3. The entire rotation and adjustment mechanism of this application is highly integrated inside the ceramic plate, with a compact structure that is not easily damaged. The damping component is made of wear-resistant material, ensuring a long service life and stable damping effect, effectively preventing the risk of tipping over due to accidental shaking during the transfer of dishes, and ensuring the perfect presentation of dishes from the kitchen to the table.

[0021] 4. This application eliminates the need to find, match, and place external supports. Chefs or waiters can set and adjust the angle in one second, greatly improving food preparation efficiency and service professionalism. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ceramic disc with a hidden support in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom unfolded structure of the ceramic disc with a hidden support in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a ceramic disc with a hidden support in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a ceramic disc with a hidden support in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1-Ceramic disc; 11-Boss; 12-Mounting groove; 13-Shaft hole; 2-Hidden bracket; 3-Rotating shaft; 4-Damping assembly; 41-First friction part; 42-Second friction part; 5-Adjusting assembly; 51-Bolt head; 52-Screw; 6-Pressure bushing. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4 As shown in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, a ceramic disc with a concealed support includes a ceramic disc body 1. The bottom of the ceramic disc body 1 is provided with an integrally formed I-shaped boss 11, and a mounting groove 12 is formed on the boss 11. Coaxial shaft holes 13 are formed on both sides of the mounting groove 12.

[0026] The concealed brackets 2 are L-shaped, two in number, and symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the ceramic plate 1. The concealed brackets 2 are rotatably mounted within the mounting groove 12 via a pivot 3. Specifically, the pivot 3 passes through and is fixed to the two concealed brackets 2, with both ends of the pivot 3 extending into shaft holes 13 on the side walls of the mounting groove 12, allowing the concealed brackets 2 to rotate around the pivot 3. At least one end face of the pivot has a threaded blind hole. The contour of the mounting groove 12 matches the external contour of the two concealed brackets 2 when retracted, ensuring the brackets are perfectly hidden under the plate when retracted, without affecting the overall aesthetics.

[0027] The adjustment component 5 is a bolt that passes through the side wall of the mounting groove 12. The end of the bolt shank 52 is threaded to the corresponding end of the rotating shaft 3, and the bolt head 51 is located outside the boss 11, making it convenient for the user to operate with tools (such as coins or screwdrivers).

[0028] A pressure sleeve 6 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove 12. The pressure sleeve 6 is fitted onto the rotating shaft through a central aperture and can slide along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The diameter of the aperture is larger than the outer diameter of the bolt thread to provide clearance for the bolt thread passing through it. The mating cross section between the rotating shaft 3 and the pressure sleeve 6 is preferably non-circular (such as D-shaped) to prevent the pressure sleeve 6 from rotating.

[0029] By rotating the bolt, its head drives the pressure bushing to move axially, thereby pressing the concealed bracket 2 to change the clamping force between the first friction part 41 and the second friction part 42, thereby adjusting the damping force when the concealed bracket rotates.

[0030] The damping component 4 is disposed between the concealed bracket 2 and the side wall of the mounting groove 12 of the ceramic disc 1. In this embodiment, the damping component 4 includes a first friction part 41 and a second friction part 42 that cooperate with each other.

[0031] The first friction part 41 is an anti-slip toothed ring disposed on the end face of the pressure bushing 6 facing the concealed bracket 2, and the second friction part 42 is an anti-slip toothed ring disposed on the corresponding end face of the concealed bracket 2 that can mesh with the first friction part 41. When the two toothed rings are pressed together, a huge frictional force is generated, preventing relative rotation.

[0032] The working principle of this invention is as follows: Angle adjustment and hovering: When the user rotates the concealed bracket 2, the second friction part 42 fixed on the concealed bracket 2 will move relative to the first friction part 41 fixed on the disc body. The frictional force (i.e., damping force) between the two prevents the bracket from rotating easily. The magnitude of this damping force determines the smoothness of the bracket's rotation and the stability of its hovering at a certain angle.

[0033] Damping force adjustment: When the user needs to adjust the damping force, the adjustment component 5 (bolt) can be rotated using a tool (such as a screwdriver or Allen wrench).

[0034] When the bolt is rotated clockwise, the bolt head 51 is limited by the outer wall of the mounting groove 12, causing the bolt to screw inward relative to the ceramic disc 1. This action pulls the rotating shaft 31 through the threaded blind hole, causing the entire rotating shaft assembly to move axially outward toward the mounting groove 12. This movement causes the end face of the concealed bracket 2 to press the pressure bushing 6 against the inner wall of the mounting groove 12 through the second friction part 42 and the first friction part 41, thereby increasing the friction between the damping components 4, increasing the rotational damping, and making the bracket rotate more tightly.

[0035] Loosening: When the bolt is rotated counterclockwise, the opposite effect occurs. The axial clamping force of the shaft 3 decreases, and the friction between the damping components 4 decreases accordingly, making the bracket rotation easier.

[0036] Through the above adjustments, users can easily adjust the damping of the bracket to the most comfortable state, ensuring both a smooth and stable unfolding and retraction process, and absolute stability of the bracket at the support angle.

[0037] Without causing conflict, those skilled in the art can freely combine and use the above-mentioned additional technical features.

[0038] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ceramic disc with a concealed support, characterized in that: It includes a ceramic disc body, with a boss on the bottom and a mounting groove on the boss; A concealed bracket is rotatably mounted in the mounting slot via a pivot assembly; A damping component is disposed between the concealed bracket and the ceramic disc to generate frictional damping when the two rotate relative to each other; An adjustment component extends through the side wall of the mounting groove, and its end is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft assembly. By rotating the adjustment component, the clamping force between the concealed bracket and the mounting groove is changed, thereby adjusting the damping force when the concealed bracket rotates.

2. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft assembly includes a rotating shaft fixedly mounted on the concealed bracket. Both ends of the rotating shaft are rotatably supported on the two side walls of the mounting groove through shaft holes, and at least one end face of the rotating shaft is provided with a threaded blind hole.

3. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting component is a bolt, the end of which passes through the side wall of the mounting groove and is threaded into the threaded blind hole of the rotating shaft, and the head of the bolt constitutes the operating part.

4. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure bushing installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove. The pressure bushing is fitted onto the rotating shaft through a central aperture and can slide along the axial direction of the rotating shaft. The diameter of the aperture is larger than the outer diameter of the bolt thread to provide clearance for the bolt thread passing through it.

5. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 4, characterized in that: The damping assembly includes a first friction part and a second friction part that cooperate with each other. The first friction part is disposed on the end face of the pressure bushing facing the concealed bracket, and the second friction part is disposed on the corresponding end of the concealed bracket.

6. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first friction part and the second friction part are a group of anti-slip protrusions or an anti-slip tooth ring that mesh with each other.

7. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concealed support is L-shaped.

8. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outline of the mounting groove matches the outer outline of the concealed bracket when it is retracted.

9. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concealed bracket includes two brackets, which are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the ceramic plate.

10. The ceramic disc with a concealed support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The boss is H-shaped.

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