Mobile catering system, including a mobile kiosk and a road trailer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile catering system, comprising: - a mobile kiosk (2), and - a road trailer (3) for the road transport of said kiosk (2), which kiosk (2) comprises: - a base (23) for placing said kiosk (2) on the ground, and - a food preparation area (24), which road trailer (3) comprises a chassis (31) equipped with: - wheels (32), - coupling means (33) for attaching to a road vehicle, and - a receiving support (34) for the removable receiving of said kiosk (2) during said road transport. Figure for the abstract: 1

Description

Title of the invention: Mobile catering system, comprising a mobile kiosk and a road trailer Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of mobile catering systems.

[0002] It relates in particular to mobile catering systems comprising a mobile kiosk and a road trailer. State of the art

[0003] In the field of mobile catering, there are mobile kiosks containing a food preparation area.

[0004] Such kiosks are interesting for setting up a temporary catering area.

[0005] But, in practice, moving these kiosks is complex and not very ergonomic. Presentation of the invention

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawback of the prior art, the present invention proposes a mobile catering system, comprising:

[0007] - a mobile kiosk, and

[0008] - a road trailer, for the road transport of said kiosk,

[0009] which kiosk comprises:

[0010] - a base, for placing said kiosk on the ground, and

[0011] - a food preparation area,

[0012] which road trailer comprises a chassis which is equipped:

[0013] - of wheels,

[0014] - means of coupling to a road vehicle, and

[0015] - of a receiving support, for the removable receiving of said kiosk during said road transport.

[0016] Such a mobile catering system has the advantage of being able to be implemented in a simple, quick and removable manner, in order to set up temporary catering facilities.

[0017] Other non-limiting and advantageous features of the product according to the invention, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations, are as follows:

[0018] - said kiosk consists of a cable car, transformed / recycled, preferably a ski cabin, which is fitted out with said food preparation area;

[0019] - said kiosk has side walls comprising at least one passage an entrance which is equipped with at least one service door, preferably a door sliding service, and at least one window, suitable for customer service, equipped with a removable partition;

[0020] - said kiosk comprises at least one attachment device which is adapted to lifting operations, preferably carried out at the level of a ceiling wall of said kiosk;

[0021] - said road trailer includes lifting means adapted for maneuvering said kiosk in relation to said receiving support; the lifting means comprise a gantry equipped with a lifting winch, preferably a manual winch, which is adapted to cooperate with said at least one attachment device;

[0022] - said chassis includes a vertical passage, opening at the rear, dimensioned for to be traversed by said kiosk, and the receiving support of said road trailer consists of a mobile receiving support, preferably removable, for example removable crossbeams, which is maneuverable between two positions: an active position, in which said mobile receiving support closes said vertical passage in order to receive said kiosk, and an inactive position, in which said mobile receiving support frees said vertical passage in order to allow the movement of said kiosk through said vertical passage; preferably, the chassis consists of a U-shaped chassis, comprising a cross member equipped with said coupling means, and two arms, equipped with wheels, which chassis delimits said vertical passage which opens laterally, opposite said cross member;

[0023] - said road trailer includes at least one telescopic support leg, adapted to stabilize said road trailer on the ground;

[0024] - the food preparation area is equipped with at least one cooking machine chosen from a fondue machine, a crepe machine; and said kiosk includes an electrical box, for connection to an electrical power source and means of lighting the food preparation area.

[0025] Of course, the various features, variants, and embodiments of the invention can be combined with one another in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. Detailed description of the invention

[0026] In addition, various other features of the invention become apparent from the attached description made with reference to the drawings which illustrate non-limiting embodiments of the invention and where:

[0027] [Fig-1] is a general, perspective view of the mobile restoration system according to the invention;

[0028] [Fig.2] is a general, side view of the restoration system mobile according to the invention;

[0029] [Fig.3] is a general, top view of the mobile restoration system according to the invention;

[0030] [Fig.4] is a schematic view, according to a transverse and horizontal section plane, of the kiosk constituting the mobile catering system according to the invention.

[0031] It should be noted that, in these figures, the structural and / or functional elements common to the different variants may have the same references.

[0032] The mobile catering system 1 according to the invention, generally illustrated in Figures 1 to 3, comprises:

[0033] - a kiosk 2, mobile, and

[0034] - a road trailer 3, for the road transport of this kiosk 2. Kiosk

[0035] The kiosk 2 advantageously comprises a set of walls 21, defining an interior volume 22 (visible in [Fig.4]), namely:

[0036] - side walls 211, preferably with two longitudinal side walls 21a and two transverse lateral walls 211b ([Fig.4]),

[0037] - a lower wall 212, oriented towards the ground, and

[0038] - an upper wall 213, forming a ceiling wall.

[0039] Generally, and without limitation, such a kiosk 2 advantageously comprises the following dimensions:

[0040] - height ranging from 180 cm to 220 cm,

[0041] - a width ranging from 110 cm to 200 cm, and

[0042] - a length ranging from 150 cm to 250 cm.

[0043] In general, the kiosk 2 includes a base 23, for placing this kiosk 2 on the ground.

[0044] This base 23 is here arranged at the level of the lower wall 212.

[0045] More generally, kiosk 2 includes an interior food preparation area 24 (visible in [Fig.4]).

[0046] This food preparation space 24 is arranged here within the interior volume 22, preferably along a transverse side wall 211b.

[0047] The food preparation area 24 is advantageously equipped with at least one food preparation machine 241 chosen for example from a fondue machine or a crepe machine.

[0048] For its implementation, kiosk 2 further advantageously includes various equipment (not shown), for example:

[0049] - an electrical box, for connection to an electrical power source, and

[0050] - lighting means, for lighting the food preparation area 24.

[0051] Various other advantageous features of kiosk 2 are detailed below.

[0052] As described in relation to [Fig. 4], the side walls 211 comprise fronta- geously:

[0053] - at least one entry passage 25, here at the level of a longitudinal side wall 211a, which is equipped with at least one service door 26, preferably a sliding service door 26 (or even two sliding service doors 26), and

[0054] - at least one window 27 (adapted for customer service and allowing the customer to observe the food preparation area 24), equipped with a removable partition 28.

[0055] This window 27 is advantageously provided at the level of the transverse side wall 211b, along which the culinary preparation space 24 is installed.

[0056] Furthermore, the kiosk 2 advantageously includes at least one attachment device 29 which is adapted for lifting operations, preferably arranged at the level of the ceiling wall 213 of the kiosk 2.

[0057] In practice, such a kiosk 2 advantageously consists of a gondola, transformed / recycled, preferably a ski cabin, in which the culinary preparation space 24 is fitted out. Road trailer

[0058] The road trailer 3 is intended to carry the kiosk 2 for its transport on the road, and to be hitched to a vehicle, for the transport of the kiosk 2 on road networks.

[0059] For this purpose, the road trailer 3 comprises a chassis 31 which is equipped:

[0060] - of wheels 32, for example two in number,

[0061] - of coupling means 33 to a road vehicle, advantageously conventional in themselves, advantageously a coupling head adapted to cooperate with a tow ball, and

[0062] - of a receiving support 34, for the removable receiving of the kiosk 2 during the road transport.

[0063] According to a preferred embodiment, the road trailer 3 further includes lifting means 35, adapted for maneuvering the kiosk 2 relative to the receiving support 34.

[0064] Preferably, these lifting means 35 comprise a jib 351 equipped with a lifting winch 352 which is adapted to cooperate with said at least one attachment device 29 equipping the kiosk 2.

[0065] Preferably, the gallows 351 comprises:

[0066] - an amount 351a, rising from chassis 31, and

[0067] - a shaft 351b, extending cantilevered from the upright 35la and above the receiving support 34.

[0068] The lifting winch 352 is advantageously conventional in itself, preferably a manual winch.

[0069] Such a lifting winch 352 advantageously comprises a drum 3521 which is supported by the gantry 351 and which operates a lifting cable 3522.

[0070] The free end of the lifting cable 3522 runs here from the free end of the boom 351b.

[0071] Furthermore, the chassis 31 advantageously includes a vertical passage P which is dimensioned to be traversed by the kiosk 2 (see in particular on [Fig.2]).

[0072] In other words, the horizontal dimensions of the vertical passage P are greater than the horizontal dimensions of the kiosk 2 (defined by the side walls 211).

[0073] This vertical passage P opens as follows:

[0074] - vertically, in a vertical direction so as to allow movement of vertical translation of kiosk 2 through vertical passage P, and

[0075] - towards the rear, advantageously opposite the coupling means 33 so as to allow a horizontal translation movement of kiosk 2 through this vertical passage P.

[0076] And, preferably, the receiving support 34 of the road trailer 3 consists of a mobile receiving support 34, preferably removable.

[0077] This receiving support 34 can thus be maneuvered between two positions:

[0078] - an active position, in which the mobile receiving support 34 closes (here by tiellement) the vertical passage P in order to receive the kiosk 2 ([Fig.1]), and

[0079] - an inactive position, in which the mobile receiving support 34 releases the vertical passage P in order to allow the movement of kiosk 2 through the vertical passage P ([Fig.2]).

[0080] This receiving support 34 consists, for example, of removable transverse beams ([Fig.1]), which can be moved between two positions:

[0081] - an active position, in which the removable transverse beams 34 are brought across the vertical passage P to receive the kiosk 2 ([Fig. 1]), and

[0082] - an inactive position, in which the removable transverse beams 34 are removed from chassis 31 in order to free up the vertical passage P and to allow the movement of kiosk 2 through the vertical passage P ([Fig.2]).

[0083] Preferably, as described in more detail in [Fig. 3], the chassis 31 consists of a U-shaped chassis 31, comprising:

[0084] - a cross member 311 equipped with coupling means 33, and

[0085] - two arms 312, extending the cross members 311 and equipped with wheels 32.

[0086] The arms 312 thus delimit the lateral opening of the vertical passage P.

[0087] And the chassis 31 thus delimits the vertical passage P which opens laterally, at opposite cross member 311.

[0088] The gantry 351 is advantageously connected with the cross member 311, in the middle of the latter's length.

[0089] Moreover, in general, the road trailer 3 advantageously features at least one telescopic support leg 37 which is suitable for stabilizing the road trailer 3 on the ground.

[0090] Such a telescopic support 37 is particularly useful during the maneuvering operations of the kiosk 2, in lifting, in relation to the road trailer 3.

[0091] The road trailer 3 includes, for example:

[0092] - a telescopic jockey crutch 37a, preferably at the level of the means coupling 33, and / or

[0093] - a stabilizing telescopic crutch 37b, preferably at the level of the arms 312, at opposite cross member 311. Implementation

[0094] In a “transport” configuration, kiosk 2 is installed on road trailer 3.

[0095] In particular, the base 23 of the kiosk 2 rests on the receiving support 34, here in the active position.

[0096] The kiosk 2 is advantageously held in tension by the lifting means 35, and by a set of straps (not shown).

[0097] The kiosk 2 can thus be transported to its installation site, thanks to the road trailer 3 which is towed by a motorized vehicle.

[0098] Once it has arrived at its installation site, the kiosk 2 is advantageously positioned directly vertically above its installation location.

[0099] Said at least one telescopic support 37 is activated so as to stabilize the mobile restoration system 1.

[0100] Next, the kiosk 2 is advantageously maneuvered vertically via the lifting means 35 according to different successive movements.

[0101] First, the kiosk 2 is maneuvered in an upward movement, from the transport position (supporting the receiving support 34) to a raised position (suspended above the receiving support 34).

[0102] The kiosk 2 is thus suspended from the gantry 351, above the receiving support 34 and the ground.

[0103] In this raised position, if necessary, the receiving support 34 can be maneuvered from its active position to its inactive position.

[0104] Next, the kiosk 2 can be maneuvered in a downward movement, from the raised position to a resting position on the ground.

[0105] During this downward movement, the kiosk 2 travels through the vertical passage P, until its base 23 rests on the ground.

[0106] The attachment member 29 can be separated from the lifting means 35.

[0107] Next, it is sufficient to move the road trailer 3 so as to bring the kiosk 2 out through the rear opening of the vertical passage P.

[0108] Kiosk 2 can then accommodate customers who are served, for example, through window 27.

[0109] When kiosk 2 needs to be moved, reverse operations are implemented.

[0110] In substance, the following operations are carried out:

[0111] - the road trailer 3 is maneuvered so as to introduce the kiosk 2 through from the rear opening of the vertical passage P,

[0112] - the lifting means 35 are controlled so as to maneuver the kiosk 2 according to a upward movement, from the resting position on the ground to the raised position,

[0113] - the receiving support 34 is maneuvered from its inactive position to its active position, Then

[0114] - the lifting means 35 are controlled so as to maneuver the kiosk 2 according to a downward movement, from the raised position to the transport position.

[0115] Of course, various other modifications can be made to the invention within the scope of the annexed claims.

Claims

Demands

1. Mobile catering system, comprising: - a mobile kiosk (2), and - a road trailer (3), for the road transport of said kiosk (2), which kiosk (2) comprises: - a base (23), for placing said kiosk (2) on the ground, and - a food preparation area (24), which road trailer (3) comprises a chassis (31) which is equipped with: - wheels (32), - means for coupling (33) to a road vehicle, and - a receiving support (34), for the removable receiving of said kiosk (2) during said road transport, characterized in that said kiosk (2) consists of a gondola lift, transformed / recycled, preferably a ski cabin, which is fitted with said food preparation area (24).

2. Mobile catering system, according to claim 1, characterized in that said kiosk (2) has side walls (211) comprising: - at least one entrance passage (25) which is provided with at least one service door (26), preferably a sliding service door (26), and - at least one window (27), provided with a removable wall (28).

3. Mobile catering system, according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said kiosk (2) comprises at least one attachment device (29) which is adapted for lifting operations, preferably arranged at the level of a ceiling wall (213) of said kiosk (2).

4. Mobile catering system, according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said road trailer (3) includes lifting means (35), adapted for maneuvering said kiosk (2) in relation to said receiving support (34).

5. Mobile catering system, according to claims 3 and 4 in combination, characterized in that the lifting means (35) comprise a jib (351) equipped with a lifting winch (352), preferably a manual winch, which is adapted to cooperate with said at least one attachment member (29).

6. A mobile catering system, according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said chassis (31) comprises a vertical passage (P), opening at the rear, dimensioned to be traversed by said kiosk (2), and in that the receiving support (34) of said road trailer (3) consists of a mobile receiving support (34), preferably removable, for example removable cross beams, which is maneuverable between two positions: - an active position, in which said mobile receiving support (34) closes said vertical passage (P) in order to receive said kiosk (2), and - an inactive position, in which said mobile receiving support (34) releases said vertical passage (P) in order to allow the movement of said kiosk (2) through said vertical passage (P).

7. Mobile catering system, according to claim 6, characterized in that the chassis (31) consists of a U-shaped chassis (31), comprising: - a cross member (311) equipped with said coupling means (33), and - two arms (312), equipped with wheels (32), which chassis (31) delimits said vertical passage (P) which opens laterally, opposite said cross member (311).

8. Mobile catering system, according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said road trailer (3) comprises at least one telescopic support leg (37), adapted to stabilize said road trailer (3) on the ground.

9. Mobile catering system, according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the food preparation area (24) is equipped with at least one cooking machine, chosen for example from a fondue machine or a crepe machine, and in that said kiosk (2) comprises: - an electrical box, for connection to an electrical power source and - means for lighting the food preparation area (24).

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