Foldable drying tray

Abstract

The invention relates to a foldable drying tray comprising a series of bodies (1), wherein each body (1) includes a grille (2) surrounded by a frame (3) having magnetic strips (4) on the sides thereof. The tray also comprises absorbent panels (5) overlapped by the grille (2).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Foldable drying tray

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is a foldable drying tray. It is an innovation that offers advantages previously unknown within current techniques.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The present invention falls within the sector of everyday needs, especially in articles or appliances for domestic use, in the classification of washing or domestic cleaning, as well as in devices for drying dishes or tableware.

[0007] Similarly, it falls under the category of dish baskets and dish drainers.

[0008] STATE OF THE ART

[0009] The present invention arises because conventional drying racks have several significant limitations, both in terms of functionality and aesthetics.

[0010] The bulk and unattractive appearance of these conventional drying racks present significant drawbacks. Not only do they cause water to accumulate in the drain pan, resulting in a messy and unsightly look, but they also encourage the growth of mold and bacteria, creating a health concern.

[0011] Furthermore, the inability to stack the grids for storage limits space efficiency.

[0012] Accordingly, this invention provides a foldable drying tray that offers users a more practical, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing solution for drying and storing utensils. Currently, no foldable drying tray is known to exist that possesses structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed.

[0013] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The object of the present invention is the creation of a foldable drying tray that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany the present description.

[0015] The present invention relates to a collapsible drying tray comprising two or more tray sections, each section including grids surrounded by frames with magnetic strips that allow the grids to be attached, unfolded, folded, and separated. The grids include absorbent panels that accelerate the drainage of water from utensils placed on them, enabling efficient drying and easy storage when not in use.

[0016] This innovation solves the disadvantages associated with conventional drying racks, such as the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, as well as the need for space for their placement.

[0017] This tray is beneficial because its compact and attractive design overcomes the limitations of conventional drying racks, offering a more pleasing appearance and taking up less space.

[0018] The foldable drying tray is distinguished by its ample size, suitable for receiving, supporting, and draining various utensils.

[0019] The tray preferably comprises at least three parts, manufactured through a molding process from a flexible material with a high load-bearing capacity for utensils, such as silicone. Its racks are preferably rectangular with rounded corners. The frames, for their part, have a sufficiently thick structure to provide firmness to the racks; they are also rectangular with rounded corners and made of a durable material, such as silicone.

[0020] Conveniently, the magnetic strips are located on the sides, either the larger ones or all of them, of the frames, allowing the grids to be coupled in a parallel position next to each other and a folding in which the middle grid is stacked on top of the side grid, and in turn, the other grid is stacked on top of the middle one, thus determining the width of the tray.

[0021] These magnetic strips are coated with a moisture-resistant and flexible material, allowing for articulated folding and unfolding movement between the grids.

[0022] On the other hand, absorbent panels are rigid, lightweight, and made with a fast-drying and absorbent material that prevents the growth of bacteria and mold, such as food-grade diatomaceous earth.

[0023] The absorbent panels are fitted into the frames, partially overlapping the lower part of the grilles, and are removable.

[0024] In addition, the frames have at least two strips of a certain thickness linked to the side and bottom perimeters, allowing the insertion and support of the absorbent panels under the grilles.

[0025] Finally, the frames have non-slip reliefs on the lower corners, designed to support and hold the grilles on the surface on which they are placed, thus facilitating air circulation under the absorbent panels.

[0026] To use the foldable drying tray, the user simply needs to use the magnetic strips that allow the bodies to adhere and extend in a parallel position side by side, forming the tray where the wet utensils can be placed, allowing several utensils to be accommodated at the same time.

[0027] Absorbent panels beneath the grates accelerate the drainage of water dripping from utensils, preventing water accumulation and maintaining a clean and dry environment.

[0028] Once the utensils are dry, they are removed from the tray, then the racks are removed if necessary or the tray is folded, stacking the racks neatly thanks to the magnetic strips, with the middle rack stacked on top of the side one and the other rack on top of the middle one.

[0029] This way, the user can store the tray without taking up much space.

[0030] EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0031] To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some figures in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0032] Figure 1 shows a front view of one of the grids of the foldable drying tray.

[0033] Figure 2 shows a rear perspective of one of the grids of the collapsible drying tray.

[0034] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the collapsible drying tray.

[0035] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of one of the grids in use.

[0036] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

[0037] This invention presents a collapsible drying tray characterized by comprising a body (1) consisting of grids (2) with their frames (3). These frames (3) have magnetic strips (4) that allow the bodies (1) to be coupled, unfolded, folded, and separated from each other. Furthermore, the grids (2) incorporate absorbent panels (5) that accelerate the drainage of water from the utensils placed on the grids (2), allowing for efficient drying and easy storage when not in use.

[0038] Generally, the body (1) is of a large size and suitable for receiving, supporting and draining various utensils.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, the tray consists of at least three bodies (1) manufactured by a molding process using a flexible material with high load-bearing capacity, such as silicone. Generally, their grids (2) are rectangular with rounded corners.

[0040] Preferably, the frames (3) have a structure of a certain thickness that provides firmness to the grids (2) and also have a rectangular shape with rounded corners, made of a resistant material such as silicone.

[0041] Preferably, the magnetic strips (4) are located on the sides of the frames (3), allowing the grids (2) to be coupled in a parallel position side by side, thus determining the width of the tray (1). Furthermore, the design allows for folding, where the middle grid is stacked on top of the side grid, and the other grid is then stacked on top of the middle grid, for folding and subsequent storage of the tray. The magnetic strips (4) can be located at the free end of flexible strips attached to the frame (4), so that the bodies (1) can move relative to each other despite being coupled by the magnetic strips (4).

[0042] Generally, the magnetic strips (4) are coated with a moisture-resistant and flexible material, facilitating the articulated folding and unfolding movement between the bodies (1).

[0043] In another preferred embodiment, the absorbent panels (5) are rigid, lightweight and made of a fast-drying and absorbent material that also prevents the growth of bacteria and mold, such as food-grade diatomaceous earth.

[0044] Preferably, these absorbent panels (5) fit into the frames (3) being partially overlapped by the lower part of the grids (2) and are removable.

[0045] Preferably, the frames (3) have at least two strips of a certain thickness linked to the side and bottom perimeters, allowing the insertion and support of the absorbent panels (5) under the grilles (2).

[0046] Generally, these frames (3) have non-slip reliefs on the lower corners, designed to support and hold the grilles (2) on the surface on which they are located, thus facilitating the circulation of air under the absorbent panels (5).

[0047] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages that derive from it, it being noted that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other modes of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated as an example, and which will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Folding drying tray, characterized by comprising a series of bodies (1), where each body (1) includes a grid (2) surrounded by a frame (3) having magnetic strips (4) on its sides, further comprising absorbent panels (5) overlapped by the grid (2).

2. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bodies (1) are at least three.

3. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the grids (2) have a rectangular shape with rounded corners.

4. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the frames (3) have a rectangular shape with rounded corners.

5. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnetic strips (4) are located on flexible strips on the sides of the frames (3).

6. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnetic strips (4) are coated with a moisture-resistant and flexible material.

7. Foldable drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the absorbent panels (5) are made of food-grade diatomaceous earth.

8. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the absorbent panels (5) are arranged fitted into the frames (3).

9. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the frames (3) have at least two strips of a certain thickness that are arranged linked on the lateral and lower perimeters of the frames (3), which allows the insertion and support of the absorbent panels (5) under the grids (2).

10. Folding drying tray, according to claim 1, characterized in that the frames (3) have non-slip reliefs on the lower corners of the frames (3).

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