THERMAL CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING HOT FAST FOOD

Abstract

A thermal container for transporting hot fast food having a body that forms a main box which defines an internal space for the food, includes on the inside an internal receptacle for incorporating heat emitters and a double ventilation system for circulating air between the internal receptacle and the internal space, allowing the heat from the heat emitters to circulate towards the food, keeping it warm, and aeration towards the outside, avoiding steam condensation. The double ventilation system has internal air circulation slots in the internal receptacle and external ventilation slots and holes in the main box. The internal receptacle can be a separate box from the main box which fits over the inner base of the main box.

Claims

1. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food which, formed from at least one body that comprises a main box that defines an interior area used to contain food, is characterised in that it has in its interior an internal receptacle provided to hold heat emitters, having been provided with a double ventilation system that ensures the circulation of the air between the internal receptacle and the interior area of the main box (it leading to the circulation of heat from the heat emitters towards the food, keeping it hot, and that ensures the aeration towards the exterior, avoiding the condensation of steam.

2. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein the double ventilation system is composed of internal air circulation slots provided in the internal receptacle to communicate the interior of this receptacle with the interior area of the main box tit and a series of external aeration slots and perforations provided, at least, in the main box and that communicate the interior of the latter with the exterior.

3. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 2, wherein the internal receptacle is a box which is separate from the main box.

4. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 3, wherein the internal receptacle is a separate box that is placed on the interior base of the main box, but of a lesser height, with an upper base, where many air circulation slots are incorporated, defining a support surface on which the food is placed.

5. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 4, wherein this separate box which forms the internal receptacle is provided with lateral aeration slots.

6. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 5, wherein the main box is composed of a lower base equipped with external aeration slots, situated in its side walls coinciding with the external aeration slots of the sides of the box that defines the internal receptacle, and by an upper lid equipped with external aeration slots situated in its side walls, also coinciding with the slots of the sides of the lower base and of the internal receptacle box, as well as external aeration perforations in its upper base.

7. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein it is for single use.

8. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein the main box and the internal receptacle are of the same material.

9. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein the main box and the internal receptacle are of different materials.

10. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein it is formed from at least one pre-cut and folded laminated body.

11. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 10, wherein the main box is made of cardboard.

12. Thermal container for transporting hot fast food, according to claim 1, wherein the heat emitters that are inserted in the internal receptacle are hot stones.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to complement the description that is being made and with the aim of aiding a better understanding of the invention's characteristics, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, drawings in which with an illustrative and non-limiting character, the following is represented:

[0018] FIG. 1. It shows a perspective view of an example of the thermal container for the transport of hot fast food, the purpose of the invention, which has been represented in an open position, noting the parts and elements that comprise it, as well as the configuration and their placement.

[0019] FIGS. 2 and 3. They show the view from above and the side view of the example of the container according to the invention shown in the preceding figure, in this case represented in the closed position, noting its general external configuration.

[0020] FIGS. 4 and 5. They show the view from above and side view of the internal box that constitutes the internal receptacle of the container used to hold the heat emitters, noting its configuration and parts.

[0021] And FIG. 6. It shows a sectioned view, according to a vertical cross cut, of the example of the container, according to the invention, shown in the preceding figures, noting the incorporation of the hot stones in its internal box.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0022] In view of the mentioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numeration, a non-limiting example of the embodiment of the thermal container for the transport of precooked hot fast food, which includes what is described below in detail.

[0023] As observed in the example shown in the figures, the container at issue, being made from at least one pre-cut laminated body and folded to form a main box (1) that defines an interior area (2) used to contain the food. It is distinguished by including in its interior an internal receptacle (3) provided to hold some heat emitters (4) such as, for example, hot stones, having been provided with a double ventilation system (5, 6) that ensures the circulation of air between the internal receptacle (3) and the interior area (2) of the main box (1) fostering the heat from the heat emitters (4), in this case the hot stones, to circulate towards the food, keeping it hot, and that also provides aeration towards the exterior, avoiding the condensation of the steam.

[0024] Preferably, this double ventilation system includes: some internal air circulation slots (5) provided in the internal receptacle (3), for example in the upper base (3a), in order to communicate the interior of this receptacle with the interior area (2) of the container's main box (1); and a series of external aeration slots and perforations (6) provided, at least, in the main box (1), for example, in the side walls (1b) and the upper base (1a) of this main box (1), which communicate the interior of both with the exterior.

[0025] In one form of embodiment, the main box (1) is of a laminated type of material and the internal receptacle (3) is of a different laminated material. And in another form of embodiment, both the main box (1) and the internal receptacle (3) are of the same laminated material, preferably of cardboard.

[0026] Preferably, the internal receptacle (3) is separate from the main box (1) which, also in the preferred mode, is placed on the interior base of said main box (1), but with less height, with its upper base (3a), which has multiple internal air circulation slots (5), defining the support surface on which the food will be placed. In addition, this separate box that forms the internal receptacle (3) is also provided with lateral slots for external aeration (6).

[0027] Preferably, the main box (1) is composed of a lower base (10) equipped with external aeration slots (6), located on its side walls (1b) and coinciding with the external aeration slots (6) of the sides of the box that defines the internal receptacle (3), and by an upper lid (11) equipped with external aeration slots (6) situated on the side walls (1b), also coinciding with the slots (6) of the sides of the lower base (10) and of the internal receptacle box (3), as well as external aeration perforations (6) in its upper base (1a).

[0028] In any case, the container can be of single use, where the main box (1) and the internal receptacle (3) are of the same material or of a different material, being formed from at least one pre-cut laminated body and folded, preferably of cardboard.

[0029] Having described sufficiently the nature of this invention, as well as the way to put it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the subject may understand its scope and the advantages that are derived from it, noting that, within its essence, it can be carried out in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated as an example, and which will also be covered by the protection that is sought as long as they do not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.