tray

Abstract

The present invention provides a tray that can hold multiple beverage containers while also being able to hold food on it. [Solution] The tray 10 has four sides and includes a bottom portion 20 that forms the bottom surface, a first side portion 30 that is erected on one of the four sides and forms a side surface, and a shelf portion 150, the shelf portion 150 consisting of a part of the bottom portion 20 and a part of the first side portion 30.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tray that can hold a plurality of drinking containers and can be discarded after use.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, trays that can hold a plurality of beverage containers such as cups and glasses are known. For example, these trays can hold beverage containers provided at movie theaters, theme parks, events, and the like.

[0003] As such a tray, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-12073, "A paper tray having a triangular top plate and one side of a bottom plate connected to each of both long sides of a connecting side plate via a fold line, and side plates connected to the other two sides of the top plate and the bottom plate via a fold line, respectively, in a triangular shape in plan view. The top plate has a plurality of openings, and on both side plates on the top plate side, insertion pieces are provided at outer end portions near the center, flaps are provided at end portions on the connecting side plate side, and fan-shaped flaps are provided at the other end portions via fold lines, respectively. The two fan-shaped flaps are connected via a fold line, and a notch for inserting the insertion piece is formed at a position near the center between each side plate on the bottom plate side and the bottom plate." is disclosed.

[0004] Since the above paper tray is made of paper, it can be discarded after use. However, since it is a paper tray having a triangular shape in plan view, when a plurality of cited containers are arranged, a hood cannot be placed, and the number of drinking containers must be reduced to one. Therefore, when trying to take out a plurality of beverages in a group, a hood such as pizza or a hot dog needs to be carried separately.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-12073

Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its objective is to provide a tray that can hold multiple beverage containers while also being able to hold food on it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the aforementioned problems, the tray in the first view has four sides and comprises a bottom portion that forms the base, a first side portion that is erected on one of the four sides and forms a side surface, and a shelf portion, the shelf portion consisting of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion.

[0008] To solve the aforementioned problems, the tray of the second perspective has four sides and comprises a bottom portion that forms the base, a first side portion erected on one of the four sides, a second side portion erected on the other side of the four sides and positioned opposite the first side portion, a shelf portion, and a second shelf portion, wherein the shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion, and the second shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the second side portion.

[0009] To solve the aforementioned problems, the tray of the third viewpoint has four sides and comprises a bottom portion that forms the base, a first side portion erected on one of the four sides, a second side portion erected on the other side of the four sides and positioned opposite the first side portion, a shelf portion, and a second shelf portion, wherein the shelf portion has a beverage container engaging portion that engages with a beverage container, and the second shelf portion has a beverage container engaging portion that engages with a beverage container, and the shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion, and the second shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the second side portion.

[0010] To solve the aforementioned problems, the tray of the fourth view has four sides, a bottom portion forming the base, a first side portion erected on one of the four sides, a second side portion erected on another of the four sides and positioned opposite to the first side portion, a third side portion erected on one of the four sides other than one side and one other side, a fourth side portion erected on the remaining side of the four sides and positioned opposite to the third side portion, a shelf portion, and a second shelf portion, the shelf portion having a first drinking container engaging portion that engages with each drinking container. The second shelf has a third and fourth drinking container engaging portion that engage with the drinking containers, and the shelf consists of a part of the bottom and a part of the first side, and the second shelf consists of a part of the bottom and a part of the second side, and the drinking container can be arranged so as to be surrounded by the first drinking container engaging portion, the first side and the third side, and the drinking container can be arranged so as to be surrounded by the second drinking container engaging portion, the first side and the fourth side.

[0011] To solve the aforementioned problem, the tray from the fifth perspective consists of a single sheet from the first perspective to the fourth perspective.

[0012] To solve the aforementioned problem, the tray from the sixth perspective consists of a single sheet of paper from the first to the fourth perspective. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] As the present invention is configured and operates as described above, it is possible to provide a tray that can hold multiple beverage containers while also being able to hold food on it. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the tray. [Figure 2] This is a plan view of the sheet in its unfolded state. [Figure 3] This is a plan view of the tray in a semi-finished state. [Figure 4] This is a plan view of the tray. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of a tray that holds four beverage containers and has food placed on it. [Figure 6] This is a plan view of a tray that holds four beverage containers and has food placed on it. [Figure 7] This diagram shows a tray being held, with four beverage containers and food arranged on it. [Figure 8] This is a plan view of a tray that holds four drinking containers and has other food placed at the bottom. [Figure 9] This is a plan view of a tray that holds two drinking containers and has food and other food arranged on it. [Figure 10] This is a plan view of the tray with plates arranged on it.

[0015] The tray 10 of this embodiment will now be described. The tray 10 of this embodiment consists of a single sheet 100, which can be constructed by folding and cutting the sheet 100. Therefore, since each component of the sheet 100 when the tray 10 of this embodiment is unfolded is common to each component of the tray 10, the same reference numerals are used for the corresponding components and their descriptions may be omitted (see, for example, Figures 1 and 2).

[0016] The tray 10 in this embodiment has a bottom portion 20 that constitutes the bottom surface, and a first side portion 30, a second side portion 40, a third side portion 50, and a fourth side portion 60. The bottom portion 20 has four sides 21, 22, 23, and 24 when viewed from above, and the first side portion 30 is configured to be folded along one of its four sides 21 to stand upright. The sheet 100 is preferably made of paper, and coated paper is preferred. However, a sheet made of synthetic resin that can be incinerated can also be used.

[0017] The second side portion 40 is configured to be folded and erected along one of the four sides 21, 22, 23, and 24 of the bottom portion 20, specifically along side 23. The first side portion 30 and the second side portion 40 are configured to face each other with the bottom portion 20 in between.

[0018] The third side surface portion 50 is configured to be bent and erected along another side 22 excluding one side 21 and another side 23 among the four sides 21, 22, 23, 24 of its bottom portion 20.

[0019] The fourth side surface portion 60 is configured to be bent and erected along the remaining side 24 excluding one side 21, another side 23, and another side 22 among the four sides 21, 22, 23, 24 of its bottom portion 20. Further, the third side surface portion 50 and the fourth side surface portion 60 are configured to face each other with the bottom portion 20 interposed therebetween.

[0020] The tray 10 of this embodiment has a shelf portion 150 that can be used as a shelf. The shelf portion 150 has, for example, a shelf part 160 on which a hood F1 described later can be placed and legs 180 that support the shelf part 160, and they are integrally connected.

[0021] The shelf part 160 can be configured by cutting out a part of the first side surface portion 30. That is, at a predetermined height position T1 on the first side surface portion 30, it has an upper shelf part 161 configured to be bent parallel to the side 21, and is cut from both ends 161a, 161b of the upper shelf part 161 to predetermined positions 21a, 21b on the side 21, respectively. Each of these cut lines is concave in a plan view and has a curved shape, and constitutes a drinking container engaging portion 162 and a second drinking container engaging portion 163 that engage with the drinking container C. Note that the curved shape and the position of the drinking container engaging portion 162 and the second drinking container engaging portion 163 can be configured to follow the drinking container C.

[0022] Note that the predetermined height position T1 on the first side surface portion 30 is preferably smaller than the height T2 of the third side surface portion 50.

[0023] Furthermore, the leg portion 180 can be constructed by cutting out a part of the bottom portion 20. That is, it has a lower leg portion 181 that is bent parallel to the side 21 at a predetermined position T3 on the bottom portion 20 from one side 21, and both ends 181a and 181b of the lower leg portion 181 are cut to predetermined positions 21a and 21a on one side 21, respectively. This cut line is convex in plan view and has a curved shape, and constitutes a drinking container holding portion 182 and a second drinking container holding portion 183 that hold the drinking container C. It is preferable that the position T4 of the predetermined position 21a on one side 21 from another side 22 is greater than or equal to the height T2 of the third side portion 50. It is also preferable that the position T4 of the predetermined position 21b on one side 21 from the remaining side 24 is greater than or equal to the height T2 of the fourth side portion 60.

[0024] Furthermore, the shelf portion 160 and the leg portion 180 are connected and formed as a single unit at predetermined positions 21a and 21b on one side 21. The shelf portion 150 is formed by folding the predetermined positions 21a, 21a on one side 21 in a mountain fold. It is preferable that the length from one side 21 to a predetermined position T3 on the bottom portion 20 is the same length as a predetermined height position T1 on the first side portion 30. Thus, the shelf portion 150 consists of a part of the bottom portion 20 and a part of the first side portion 30.

[0025] The tray 10 of this embodiment has a second shelf section 250 that can be used as a shelf. The second shelf section 250 has a second shelf portion 260 on which, for example, a food F1 can be placed, and a second leg portion 280 that supports the second shelf portion 260, and these are connected as a single unit. The second shelf portion 260 can be constructed by cutting out a part of the second side portion 40. That is, at a predetermined height position T1 on the second side portion 40, it has a second upper shelf portion 261 which is bent parallel to the other side 23, and the ends 261a, 261b of the second upper shelf portion 261 are cut to predetermined positions 23a, 23b on the other side 23, respectively. This cut line is concave in plan view and has a curved shape, and constitutes a third drinking container engaging portion 262 and a fourth drinking container engaging portion 263 which engage with a drinking container C. Furthermore, the curved shape and position of the third drinking container engaging portion 262 and the fourth drinking container engaging portion 263 can be configured to conform to the drinking container C. It is preferable that the predetermined position 23a T4 from one side 22 to the other side 23 is greater than or equal to the height T2 of the third side portion 50. Similarly, it is preferable that the predetermined position 23b T4 from the remaining side 24 to the other side 23 is greater than or equal to the height T2 of the fourth side portion 60.

[0026] Furthermore, it is preferable that the predetermined height position T1 on the second side portion 40 is smaller than the height T2 of the fourth side portion 60.

[0027] Furthermore, the second leg portion 180 can be constructed by cutting out a part of the bottom portion 20. Specifically, it has a second leg portion lower end 281 that is formed by folding parallel to the other side 23 at a predetermined position T3 on the bottom portion 20 from the other side 23, and cuts are made from both ends 281a and 281b of the second leg portion lower end 281 to predetermined positions 23a and 23b on the other side 23, respectively. This cut line is convex in plan view and has a curved shape, and constitutes the third drinking container holding portion 282 and the fourth drinking container holding portion 283 that hold the drinking container C. Note that the second shelf portion 260 and the second leg portion 280 are connected and formed as one unit at predetermined positions 23a and 23b on the other side 23. Furthermore, the second shelf portion 250 is formed by mountain folding at predetermined positions 23a and 23b on the other side 23.

[0028] Furthermore, it is preferable that the length from one side 23 to a predetermined position T3 on the bottom 20 is the same length as a predetermined height position T1 on the second side portion 40. Thus, the second shelf portion 150 consists of a part of the bottom portion 20 and a part of the second side portion 40. It is preferable that the predetermined position T3 on the bottom 20 coincides with the predetermined height position T1 on the second side portion 40.

[0029] Furthermore, it is preferable that the distance T3 from the other side 23 to both ends 281a and 281b of the lower end 281 of the second leg positioned at a predetermined location on the bottom 20 is smaller than the height T2 of the fourth side portion 60. Furthermore, it is preferable that the distance T3 from the side 21 to both ends 181a and 181b of the lower end 181 of the leg positioned at a predetermined location on the bottom 20 is smaller than the height T2 of the third side portion 50.

[0030] The third side portion 50 has folded portions 51 and 52 and adhesive portions 55 and 56, which have a trapezoidal shape in plan view, integrally connected to both ends. The folded portion 51 has a triangular shape in plan view and has a hypotenuse portion 51a that forms the hypotenuse and an opposite side portion 51b that forms the opposite side. Similarly, the folded portion 52 has a triangular shape in plan view and has a hypotenuse portion 52a that forms the hypotenuse and an opposite side portion 52b that forms the opposite side.

[0031] Furthermore, the trapezoidal adhesive portion 55 is attached to the first side portion 30, the slanted side portion 51a is folded in a valley fold, and the opposite side portion 51b is folded in a mountain fold. Also, the trapezoidal adhesive portion 56 is attached to the second side portion 40, the slanted side portion 52a is folded in a valley fold, and the opposite side portion 52b is folded in a mountain fold. In this way, the third side portion 50 can be constructed.

[0032] The fourth side portion 60 has folded portions 61 and 62 and adhesive portions 65 and 66, which have a trapezoidal shape in plan view, integrally connected to both ends. The folded portion 61 has a triangular shape in plan view and has a hypotenuse portion 61a that forms the hypotenuse and an opposite side portion 61b that forms the opposite side. Similarly, the folded portion 62 has a triangular shape in plan view and has a hypotenuse portion 62a that forms the hypotenuse and an opposite side portion 62b that forms the opposite side.

[0033] Furthermore, the trapezoidal adhesive portion 65 is attached to the first side portion 30, the slanted side portion 61a is folded in a valley fold, and the opposite side portion 61b is folded in a mountain fold. Also, the trapezoidal adhesive portion 66 is attached to the second side portion 40, the slanted side portion 62a is folded in a valley fold, and the opposite side portion 62b is folded in a mountain fold. In this way, the fourth side portion 60 can be constructed.

[0034] A tray 10 is created from the sheet 100 configured as described above. The sheet 100 is folded along the other side 23 and the adhesive portion 55 is attached to the first side portion 30 as described above. The trapezoidal adhesive portion 56 is then attached to the second side portion 40. Similarly, the sheet is folded along the remaining side 24 and the adhesive portion 55 is attached to the first side portion 30. The adhesive portion 56 is then attached to the second side portion 40 to obtain a semi-finished tray 10' (see Figure 3).

[0035] Further shaping is performed on the semi-finished tray 10'. The third side section 50 and the fourth side section 60 are constructed as described above, and the shelf section 150 and the second shelf section 250 are formed.

[0036] To form the shelf section 150, the upper shelf section 161, positioned at a predetermined height T1 on the first side section 30, is folded in a valley fold, and predetermined positions 21a and 21b on one side 21 are folded in a mountain fold. In addition, the lower end portion 181 of the leg section at a predetermined position T3 on the bottom section 20 is folded in a valley fold, and cut along the drinking container engaging portion 162 and the second drinking container engaging portion 163, and the drinking container holding portion 182 and the second drinking container holding portion 183. In this way, the shelf section 150 can be formed.

[0037] To form the second shelf section 250, the second upper shelf section 261, positioned at a predetermined height T1 on the second side section 40, is valley-folded, while predetermined positions 23a, 23a on the other side 23 are mountain-folded. In addition, the lower end portion 281 of the second leg section at a predetermined position T3 on the bottom section 20 is valley-folded, and the third drinking container engaging section 262 and the fourth drinking container engaging section 263 and the third drinking container retaining section 282 and the fourth drinking container retaining section 283 are cut. In this way, the second shelf section 250 can be formed.

[0038] The tray 10 described above has four drinking container engaging portions 162, a second drinking container engaging portion 163, a third drinking container engaging portion 262, and a fourth drinking container engaging portion 263, so that four drinking containers C can be placed in and engaged with them, respectively.

[0039] Furthermore, each of the four drinking containers C is held in place by the drinking container retaining part 182, the second drinking container retaining part 183, the third drinking container retaining part 282, and the fourth drinking container retaining part 283, and is surrounded by the third side 50 or the fourth side 60, respectively, so there is little risk of the drinking containers C tipping over.

[0040] In this case, by having the user hold both the upper shelf section 161 and the second upper shelf section 261, multiple beverage containers C can be carried while maintaining their shape, even if the tray 10 is made of sheet or paper.

[0041] Furthermore, food items such as pizza can be placed on the shelf section 150 and the second shelf section 250. In this way, the tray 10 can hold four beverage containers C and the food items F1. Also, as shown in Figure 8, food items F2 can be placed on the bottom section 20 between the shelf section 150 and the second shelf section 250. In this way, the placement location can be changed depending on the type of food.

[0042] Furthermore, either the shelf section 150 or the second shelf section 250 is formed. As a result, the part of the second shelf section 250 or the shelf section 150 that was not formed remains as the bottom section 20, and a hood F1 can be placed there. In this case, two drinking containers C can be placed there. Figure 9 shows the state in which only the shelf section 150 has been formed.

[0043] Furthermore, if neither the shelf section 150 nor the second shelf section 250 is formed, the area of ​​the bottom section 20 becomes the largest, allowing, for example, a plate D to be placed on the bottom section 20. This allows the structure to have a packaging function for wrapping tableware such as plates D, in addition to providing a take-out food and beverage service (see Figure 10).

[0044] Furthermore, after use, the tray 10 can be returned to its semi-finished state by opening the first side section 30 and the second side section 40 (see Figure 3). In this semi-finished state, the tray 10' can be easily disposed of and is less likely to take up space. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0045] 10 trays 10' Completed Tray 20 bottom 21 per side 22 Another side 23 The other side 24 Remaining side 30 First side part 40 Second side part 50 Third side part 60 4th side part 100 sheets 150 Shelf 162 Drinking container engagement part 163 Second drinking container engaging part 182 Drinking container holder 183 Second drinking container retaining part 250 Second shelf section 262 Third drinking container engaging part 263 4th drinking container engaging part 282 Third drinking container retaining part 283 Fourth drinking container retaining part

Claims

1. It has four sides and a bottom that forms the base, Of the four sides mentioned above, the first side portion is a side portion that is erected on one side, It has a shelf section, The shelf portion is a tray consisting of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion.

2. It has four sides and a bottom that forms the base, Of the four sides mentioned above, a first side portion is erected on one side, A second side portion is erected on one of the four sides and positioned opposite the first side portion, Shelf section, It has a second shelf section, The shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion, The second shelf portion is a tray consisting of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the second side portion.

3. It has four sides and a bottom that forms the base, Of the four sides mentioned above, a first side portion is erected on one side, A second side portion is erected on one of the four sides and positioned opposite the first side portion, Shelf section, It has a second shelf section, The shelf portion has a beverage container engaging portion that engages with a beverage container, The second shelf section has a beverage container engaging section that engages with a beverage container, The shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion, The second shelf portion is a tray consisting of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the second side portion.

4. It has four sides and a bottom that forms the base, Of the four sides mentioned above, a first side portion is erected on one side, A second side portion is erected on one of the four sides and positioned opposite the first side portion, A third side portion is erected on one of the four sides, excluding the aforementioned one side and the other side, A fourth side portion is erected on the remaining side of the four sides and positioned opposite the third side portion, Shelf section, It has a second shelf section, The shelf portion has a first beverage container engaging portion and a second beverage container engaging portion, which engage with each beverage container. The second shelf section has a third beverage container engaging section and a fourth beverage container engaging section, which engage with each beverage container. The shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the first side portion, The second shelf portion consists of a part of the bottom portion and a part of the second side portion. The drinking container can be positioned so as to be surrounded by the first drinking container engaging portion, the first side portion, and the third side portion. The beverage container is a tray that can be positioned so as to be surrounded by the second beverage container engaging portion and the first side portion and the fourth side portion.

5. The tray according to any one of the above claims 1 to 4 is a tray made of a single sheet.

6. The tray according to any one of the above claims 1 to 4 is a tray made of a single sheet of paper.

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