Cup tray

Abstract

Provide a tray for the cups. [Solution] A foldable cup tray 1 is comprised of a plate-shaped first tray 2 with holding holes 2a on both sides to hold cups and a connecting hole in the center with a locking piece, and a plate-shaped second tray 3 with holding holes 3a on both sides, a handle 3c at the top center, and a locking part at the bottom center that locks with the locking piece. By rotating the second tray, the first tray and second tray are overlapped by the locking piece and locking part, making it foldable and capable of holding two or four cups. It can be used with the desired number of cups without much effort, and when using two cups, the first tray and second tray can be overlapped to fully support heavy food ingredients.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a foldable cup tray that can carry up to four cups. [Background technology]

[0002] Prior art includes a cup carrier design posted on a website.

[0003] The design of this cup carrier allows it to hold either three or four cups depending on the direction of rotation. [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] Type of media [online] Date of publication March 11, 2015 Date of access May 26, 2025 Source of information Internet Address of information https: / / www.amazon.co.uk / dp / BOOUJD3D2K?th=1 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above cup carrier can be used to mount three or four cups depending on the direction of rotation (fan shape), but it is time-consuming and if the direction is incorrect, it is not possible to open the desired number of cups. In addition, the design folds in the middle, which creates strength issues, and it is not possible to stack the first and second trays together as in the present invention, making it sufficiently durable for heavy food ingredients.

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems that existed in the conventional configuration, and to provide a cup tray that can hold two or four cups by rotating the first and second trays made from a single plate to the left or right, and when holding two cups, can easily carry even heavy ingredients. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a foldable cup tray comprising a first plate-shaped tray with retaining holes on both sides for holding cups and a connecting hole in the center with a locking piece, and a second plate-shaped tray with retaining holes on both sides, a handle at the top center, and a locking portion at the bottom center for locking with the locking piece. The second tray is rotated to overlap the first and second trays using the locking pieces and locking portion, forming a foldable tray that can hold two or four cups. The locking pieces are located on two positions, one on the left and one on the right of the connecting hole, and the locking portion has four grooves. The first tray is rotated to lock the locking pieces into the grooves, securing the first and second trays in a cross shape. The handle is formed at the bottom end to be foldable. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] 1) It has a simple structure consisting of a first tray, a second tray and a handle, but it can rotate to the left or right and can hold two or four cups. 2) When the first and second trays are folded and two cups are attached, the strength is strong because the first and second trays overlap, making it possible to attach particularly heavy ingredients. 3) The first and second trays can be securely locked and secured in a cross shape, preventing them from slipping out of place when carried. 4) The labor required to set up the trays for use is minimal; in the case of two trays, the handles can be simply raised, and in the case of four trays, the handles can be raised and the first or second tray can be rotated 90 degrees for use. 5) It can be set up quickly even when preparing a large amount, making it useful for events. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a side view of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a plan view of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a bottom view of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is an enlarged view of a locking piece and a locking portion of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a folding view of a cup tray according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a reference diagram showing a cup tray in use according to an embodiment of the present invention; Mode for implementing the invention

[0010] 1 is a tray for cups. Reference numeral 2 denotes a first tray, which is made up of a single plate having holding holes 2a on both sides for holding cups, and a connecting hole 2b in the center, with elastic locking pieces 2b1 on the left and right. Reference numeral 3 denotes the second tray, which is also a single plate with holding holes 3a on both sides for holding cups, a foldable handle 3c at the top center, and a cross-shaped groove 3b at the bottom center with four protrusions 3b1 that engage with the locking pieces 2b1 (Figs. 1 to 5).

[0011] Next, an example of how the cup tray 1 can be used will be described. First, the cup tray 1 is usually rotated between the first tray 2 and the second tray 3, and the locking pieces 2b1 are locked into the grooves 3b to fix them, and the handles 3c are folded up (Figs. 5 and 6).

[0012] Next, when in use, the first tray 2 or the second tray 3 is rotated, the locking pieces 2b1·2b1 are locked and fixed in the grooves 3b so as to form a cross, the handles 3c are erected, and cups containing foodstuffs or drinking water are attached to the respective holding holes 2a·2a·3a·3a. If necessary, the first tray 2 and the second tray 3 can be overlapped and a handle 3c can be provided upright to allow two cups to be attached.

[0013] In the above embodiment, the material of each part may be determined as needed, and the size of each part may also be determined as needed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0014] 1 - Cup tray 2 - First tray 2a――Retaining hole 2b1-locking piece 3 - Second tray 3a――Retaining hole 3b――Groove 3c - Handle

Claims

1. A foldable cup tray comprising a plate-like first tray with retaining holes on both sides for holding cups and a locking piece in a connecting hole in the center, and a plate-like second tray also with retaining holes on both sides, a handle in the upper center, and a locking part in the lower center that locks with the locking piece, wherein the second tray is rotated to overlap the first tray and second tray using the locking piece and locking part, forming a foldable tray that can hold two or four cups.

2. A tray for cups as described in claim 1, characterized in that the locking pieces are provided at two locations, one on the left and one on the right of the connecting hole, the locking portion has grooves at four locations, and the first tray is rotated to lock the locking pieces into the grooves, thereby fixing the first tray and the second tray in a cross shape.

3. 3. The tray for cups according to claim 1, wherein the handle is formed so as to be foldable at a lower end thereof.

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