EP3784095A1 - Set of a self-adhesive mat and a vessel - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a set comprising an in particular self-adhesive mat (1) and an object (11), such as a vessel, for example, wherein the mat (1) is formed at least partially from an elastically deformable material and on its underside has a smooth surface (9), and wherein the object (11) can be releasably fastened by means of a connection device to an upper side of the mat (1), wherein the connection device comprises a receiving element and a connection piece (14) interacting therewith, which are in particular designed to be plugged into each other. According to the invention, the connection device is designed to be lockable to ensure a connection that a small child is unable to release.

Description

 Set of a self-adhesive mat and a vessel

The invention relates to a set, comprising a particular self-adhesive mat and an object such as a vessel, wherein the mat is at least partially formed of an elastically deformable material and having on a bottom a smooth surface and wherein the object by means of a connection means releasably on an upper side the mat is fastened, wherein the connecting means a

Receiving element and a cooperating connector comprises, which are in particular plugged into each other.

Elastic, self-adhesive mats with a vessel are known from the prior art, which adhere to a smooth surface, wherein the mat has a smooth surface

Bottom so that it closes tightly with the surface and thus creates a partial vacuum when lifting the mat, whereby the mat adheres to the surface. Such a mat can only be detached from the surface by lifting it at one edge.

With the aid of such a mat, for example, an object such as a bowl or bowl, which is connected to the mat, fixed on a smooth surface or secured against slipping.

In WO 2016/010585 A1, for example, a one-piece device made of a self-adhesive mat and a shell arranged on this mat is disclosed. In addition, a two-part set of a self-adhesive mat and an attachable shell for feeding infants is known.

A disadvantage of the known from the prior art two-piece device is particularly seen in the fact that the shell can be relatively easily solved by the mat. This can also be done by a toddler, which is why there is still the danger that the shell is repulsed with its contents or thrown to the ground. Although this problem is solved by a one-piece device according to the prior art, but handling of such a one-piece device proves by the elastic nature of the mat particularly cumbersome. Another disadvantage is a high space requirement due to the size of the mat and the height of the shell, especially in storage and cleaning of the

Contraption.

The object of the invention is therefore to further develop a well-known from the prior art two-piece set, so that the risk of throwing to the floor or

Repelling the shell is reduced.

The object is achieved in that in a set of the type mentioned, the connecting device is formed lockable. An advantage achieved with the set according to the invention can be seen, in particular, in that the object or the vessel can be detached from the mat only by increased effort and / or release of a, preferably mechanical, lock. As a result, on the one hand, the vessel, such as a bowl or a plate, for a toddler, for example, is inextricably linked to the mat. On the other hand, the mat as well as the vessel which can be fixed on it can be stored and cleaned separately from one another, thereby minimizing the space required by such a set. Due to the smooth surface on the underside of the mat, it can be stored non-slip and self-adhesive on, for example, a table surface. A self-adhesion of the mat can in this case be achieved by providing a sufficiently smooth surface on the underside thereof, so that when the mat is tried to be raised at a position spaced apart from the edge, for example on the vessel or the connection device, a vacuum is created which causes the entire surface to loosen Counteracts mat.

The connecting device may for example be designed so that it can be released by turning and preferably simultaneous pressing. Here can

For example, a pressure from above on the connecting device may be required to allow the rotation. Alternatively, a lateral compression or

Squeezing the connecting device may be required to allow rotation. In addition, the connecting device can be plugged into one another be connectable and lockable by a mechanism. For this, the

Connecting device as a plug connection, in particular as a clip closure,

Be designed snap closure or snap closure. It is advantageous if the mat on the upper side has a raised edge, which is in particular bevelled outwards. For example, this raised edge may serve as a barrier to dirt or food that, while not being conveyed out of the jar into a hungry mouth of the toddler. If the raised edge is also beveled outwardly, then a lateral attack surface is minimized, which makes it more difficult to detach the mat from the surface.

Furthermore, it can preferably be provided that the mat has a recess at the bottom and a corresponding elevation at the top.

Preferably, the recess and the elevation are arranged in an edge region of the mat. In order to release the mat from the surface, the elevation can be pressed in, whereby an edge of the mat in the region of the pressed-in elevation raises. Thus, the mat can be easily solved. The recess thus forms a release aid together with the survey.

It is advantageous if the connecting device is designed as a rotary closure, wherein the receiving element and the connecting piece are rotatable relative to each other. Such a design of the connection device allows a quick and easy connection of the object to the mat. Alternatively, the connecting device may be formed, for example, as a plug connection with a clip closure.

It is advantageous if the receiving element is arranged on the mat and the connecting piece on the object. Optionally, it can be provided that the connection piece is arranged on the mat and the receiving element on the object.

It has proven useful if the receiving element has a stop and / or a catch for the connector. This will allow you to connect to the Object with the mat, the connector engages in the receiving element and thus only by increased force or a move out of the catch is releasable again.

In order to facilitate handling when connecting the mat to the object, it can be provided that the receiving element partially has a higher rigidity than the mat. For this purpose, it may be provided that the receiving element is at least partially formed of a firmer or stiffer material than the mat itself. The mat can be made of a silicone and / or the receiving element of a hard plastic, a curable plastic or a thermoplastic for this purpose, for example. The mat is thus particularly inexpensive to produce, since the

 Receiving element in large quantities from a cheap material, preferably from a hard plastic, can be produced.

It is advantageous if the receiving element is substantially round and has a central, in particular hollow, base. By a circular or round training a rotation of the connector is made possible in the receiving element. The base essentially serves as a support for the object, wherein the base presses the object substantially upwards and thus the connection piece in the

Retaining element fixed.

It is also advantageous if the base is partially elastically deformable and, preferably along an upper edge of the base, a ring is provided, which has a higher rigidity than the base. Normally, the ring is rigidly formed so that it stabilizes the base along the upper circumferential edge. In order to detach the object from the mat or to move the receiving element out of the catch, it can be provided that the object must be pressed downwards. As a result of the deformable design of the base, it can be pushed downwards, as a result of which rotational movement and thus detachment of the object from the mat are made possible.

So that the base can only be pressed down to a limited extent, it can be provided that the receiving element has at least one, in particular a plurality, spacers, which are arranged on the underside of the mat, preferably in a cavity of the base. Moreover, it is advantageous if the at least one spacer connected to the ring of the base and extends through the mat or the socket. The spacer ensures that the base is not pressed further than is required for a release of the vessel or the object from the mat. Thus, stress on the socket is minimized and life of the set is increased.

It is advantageous if the receiving element comprises a receiving ring, which is laterally encircled at least partially surrounded by the mat and has a higher rigidity than the mat. The receiving ring may be formed, for example, of a curable plastic or a thermoplastic. By a lateral, in particular gap-free, enclosing the receiving ring through the mat accumulation of dirt and / or bacteria between the receiving ring and the mat can be avoided. In order to ensure a firm fixation of the object to the mat, it can be provided that the connection piece has a latching element. This latching element preferably engages in the catch of the receiving element, whereby the connecting piece is locked in the receiving element. It can be provided that the detent is formed as a recess and the latching element as cooperating with the recess pin. The recess is preferably oriented upwardly on the receiving ring and the pin is arranged on the connecting piece. In the area of the catch, the object is pressed upwards by the base and the pin is thus moved into the catch. In order to release the object from the mat, the object can be pressed downwards, whereby the pin is moved out of the catch again.

Moreover, it can be provided that the connection piece has a guide element. This guide element can engage, for example, in a recess provided for this purpose in the receiving element and thus guide the connecting piece along a direction of rotation and perpendicular to this.

In addition, it can be provided that the connecting piece is substantially round and optionally has a central base receptacle. The circular or round design ensures that the connection piece in

Receiving element is rotatable. If the receiving element comprises a socket, can be provided that the connector a corresponding central

Base receptacle has.

It is also advantageous if the connecting device is designed as a security closure, in particular as a push-turn closure.

It is expedient if an intermediate layer is provided, which is formed substantially arrangeable between the mat and the object. As a result, a surface which is protected against contamination can be increased cost-effectively, since a large-area intermediate layer can be inserted and the mat itself need not be enlarged. The intermediate layer can be inserted between the mat and the object and thus be connected to the set. In this case, the intermediate layer may be formed, for example, as a place mat or as a bib. If necessary, this intermediate layer can also be fixed in a position-stable manner by interaction with the mat and the object.

It is also advantageous if the intermediate layer has a hole through which a partial region of the object, in particular the connecting piece, can be guided. Thereby, the object can be connected in the usual manner with the mat, wherein an edge of the hole surrounds the connector and / or the receiving device. A connection of the object with the mat takes place through the hole of the intermediate layer. Thus, the liner is secured against slipping. So that

Connection piece and / or the receptacle can be guided through the hole, it is advantageous if a diameter of the hole of the intermediate layer is greater than the diameter of the connecting piece and / or the receptacle. As a rule, the diameter of the hole is smaller than the maximum diameter of the object. This prevents the intermediate layer from being able to be pulled upward over the object and subsequently detachable or detachable from the set without first detaching the object from the mat. Another advantage arises when the intermediate layer is designed as a bib with an openable neckline. As a result, the intermediate layer on the one hand be firmly connected to the set and on the other hand, for example, placed around the neck of a child. The neckline may in particular be designed to be easily openable. For this purpose, two sides of the neckline with a connection, such as with a clip closure, magnetic closure, one or more snaps or the like can be closed. It can be provided that already low

Tensile forces solve this connection. It is further favorable if the connection with a tensile force of more than 100 N, preferably more than 75 N, particularly preferably with a tensile force of at least 25 N, is releasable.

Preferably, the mat and the receiving element are integrally formed. For example, the receiving element may be provided and encapsulated with a material that forms the mat, so that a preferably gap-free transition between the receiving element and the mat is ensured. In a preferred embodiment, the receiving ring can be made of a hardenable plastic or thermoplastic molded with silicone.

Further features, advantages and effects emerge from the following

illustrated embodiments. In the drawings, to which reference is made, show:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a mat according to the invention;

 Fig. 2 is a view of an underside of the mat according to the invention;

3 shows a cross section through the mat and an object;

 4 shows a cross section through a partial region of the receiving element.

Fig. 1 shows a particular self-adhesive mat 1, wherein an upper surface of the mat 1 is shown. In the illustrated embodiment, the mat 1 is formed circular. Alternatively, the mat 1 can be designed in any desired shape, for example oval, rectangular or square. Here, the mat 1 has a primarily centrally arranged receiving element, which usually comprises a base 2 and a receiving ring 3. Particularly preferably, the receiving element is in

Essentially round or circular. The base 2 is usually positioned centrally in the receiving element and optionally surrounded by the receiving ring 3. As a rule, the receiving ring 3 comprises at least one, preferably three or more

Guide 4 on. For stabilization, the base 2 has a rigid ring 5, which is arranged in particular along an upper edge of the base 2. It has proven useful if the ring 5 and / or the receiving ring 3 made of a rigid material, for example, from a hard plastic, a curable plastic or a

Thermoplastic, are formed. In addition, it can be provided that the rigid ring 5 is connected to the receiving ring 3 via at least one, preferably a plurality, webs 6. It is advantageous if the webs 6 are divided into three sections, wherein a first portion and a third portion are offset parallel and connected by a second portion. To simplify a production, can

be provided that the webs 6 are made of the same material as the ring 5. Optionally, the ring 5, the webs 6 and optionally the receiving ring 3 in one piece, but preferably with different material thickness formed. The first section and the second section or the second section and the third section in this case usually enclose an angle of approximately 90 °. Circulating around the

Receiving element is a surface provided which is bounded by a raised edge 7. The raised edge 7 is preferably formed bevelled radially outwardly. Furthermore, a release aid 8 is normally provided, which comprises an elevation on the upper side of the mat 1.

2 shows a view of an underside of the mat 1, wherein a substantially annular smooth surface 9 is provided which encloses the central base 2. In an edge region, in turn, the release aid 8 is provided, which comprises a recess on the underside of the mat 1. At the base 2 here are several

Spacers 10 are provided, which are also arranged along a circular line. The spacers 10 are preferably connected to the rigid ring 5 and extend through the mat 1, in particular in a region of the base 2, therethrough. FIG. 3 shows a cross section through a set according to the invention, comprising the mat 1 and an object 11, for example a vessel, along the line III-III shown in dashed lines in FIG. The object 11 is preferably designed as a dish, plate, bowl, cup, bowl or the like. On the underside of the mat 1, the smooth surface 9 is usually provided, which is interrupted or discontinued in the region of the base 2, so that the smooth surface 9 is formed substantially annular. The base 2 is substantially hollow, whereby a cavity 12 is provided in the middle of the mat 1. Particularly preferably, the base 2 has one or more stages, wherein the respective second portion of the webs 6 extends along a step. At the top of the mat 1, the receiving ring 3 is arranged, which the base of the second encloses. In addition, the receiving ring 3 is enclosed by the mat 1. For this purpose, the mat 1 is bent and essentially has a, usually circular, tab 13, in which the receiving ring 3 is positioned. The base 2 is in

Formed substantially in one piece with the mat 1, wherein the mat 1 is formed in a portion which is arranged substantially horizontally, thinner than in a remaining area, so that this section sags slightly downward. At the upper edge of the base 2, in particular for the stabilization of the same, the rigid ring 5 is positioned, which with several reaching through the mat 1 therethrough

Spacers 10 is connected or integrally formed therewith. In one

Edge region, the mat 1 is limited by the raised edge 7, wherein this is formed chamfered radially outwardly. The release aid 8 is provided in the edge region, wherein the collection of the release aid 8 at the top and the recess of the release aid 8 are positioned on the underside of the mat 1. The object 1 1 or the vessel, which can be fastened to the mat 1, has

preferably on a receiving element corresponding to or cooperating with this connection piece 14. In addition, at the

Connection piece 14 one or more latching elements 15 and / or guide elements 16 may be provided which a fixing and / or a guide of

Connecting piece 14 serve in the receiving element. The latching elements 15 and / or the guide elements 16 are formed, for example, as pins. Furthermore, a base receptacle 17 may be provided centrally in the connecting piece 14, which is formed as, in particular to the base 2 corresponding recess. Preferably, the base 2 fits with a connection of the object 1 1 with the mat 1 fit into the

Base receptacle 17, wherein usually a depth of the base receptacle 17 is less than a height of the base 2 is formed, so that the base 2 is deformed when connecting the object 1 1 with the mat 1.

4 shows a projection of a cross section through a partial region of the

Receiving element along the illustrated in Fig. 1 dotted line IV-IV. In this subregion, one of the guide means 4 is provided, which guides the guide element 16 arranged on the connection element and corresponding to it. The guide means 4 is usually formed beveled, wherein the

Guide elements 16 when connecting the object 1 1 with the mat 1 preferably from engage in the top of the guide means 4. Further, a stop 19 and / or a detent 18 is provided. The catch 18 is in this case formed as a recess into which the latching element 15, such as the pin, of the connecting piece 14 can engage.

To attach the object 1 1 or the vessel to the mat 1, this is first introduced with the connector 14 in the receiving element. Thereafter, the object 1 1 can be rotated in a first direction, for example in a clockwise direction, whereby the connector 14 rotates in the receiving element. In doing so, the

Guide elements 16 from above and the latching elements 15 laterally in the

 Guide means 4, so that the object 1 1 together with connector 14 is pressed down. At the same time the base 2 is deformed by the connector 14 and also pressed down. In this case, rotation preferably takes place until the latching element 15 strikes the stop 19 and engages in the catch 18. At the

Stop 19, the object 1 1 is pressed by the base 2 back up, whereby the latch member 15 engages in the catch 18.

In order to release the object 1 1 or the vessel from the mat 1, this is first pressed down. As a result, on the one hand, the latching element 15 is moved out of the catch 18 and on the other hand the base 2 is deformed. Thereafter, the object 1 1 in a second direction, for example, counterclockwise, are rotated, the object 1 1 is moved by the guide members 16 and the corresponding tapered guide means 4 back up. Here, the base 2 also returns to an original position or shape.

With a set according to the invention, therefore, toddlers can be fed safely and comfortably, while learning this independent food, without the risk that a filled example, with a porridge shell is knocked over or thrown to the ground, since the shell with the self-adhesive mat 1 fixed connected is. In order to clean and / or stow the set, the bowl or object 1 1 can be easily detached from the mat 1 by an adult by releasing the connection means and thus stored separately from each other and, accordingly, in a space-saving manner or, for example, in a dishwasher getting cleaned. Due to the two-part design of the set, the mat 1, for example when feeding of the toddler, lie on a table surface while the object 1 1 is exchanged. For example, an appetizer bowl can be removed and a main food bowl fixed to the mat 1.

Claims

claims 1 . Set, comprising a particular self-adhesive mat (1) and an object (1 1) such as a vessel, wherein the mat (1) is at least partially formed of an elastically deformable material and on a bottom surface has a smooth surface (9) and wherein the object (1 1) can be fastened detachably to an upper side of the mat (1) by means of a connecting device, wherein the connecting device is a Receiving element and a cooperating connector (14), which are in particular plugged into each other, characterized in that the connecting device is formed lockable. 2. Set according to claim 1, characterized in that the mat (1) at the top has a raised edge (7), which is in particular bevelled outwardly. 3. Set according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mat (1) has a recess at the bottom and at the top a corresponding elevation. 4. Set according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the Connecting device is designed as a rotary closure, wherein the receiving element and the connecting piece (14) are designed to rotate against each other. 5. Set according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving element on the mat (1) and the connecting piece (14) on the object (1 1) is arranged. 6. Set according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the receiving element is a stop (19) and / or a detent (18) for the Having connecting piece (14). 7. Set according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the receiving element partially has a higher rigidity than the mat (1). 8. Set according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the receiving element is formed substantially round and a central, in particular hollow, base (2). 9. Set according to claim 8, characterized in that the base (2) is partially elastically deformable and, preferably along an upper edge of the base (2), a ring (5) is provided, which has a higher rigidity than the base ( 2). 10. Set according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the Receiving element at least one, in particular a plurality of spacers (10), which on the underside of the mat (1), preferably in a cavity (12) of the base (2) are arranged. 1 1. Set according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the Receiving element comprises a receiving ring (3) which is circumferentially at least partially enclosed by the mat (1) and has a higher rigidity than the mat (1). 12. Set according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the Connecting piece (14) has a latching element (15). 13. Set according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the connecting piece (14) has a guide element (16). 14. Set according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the connecting piece (14) is substantially round and optionally has a central base receptacle (17). 15. Set according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the Connecting device as a security closure, in particular as a push-turn closure, is formed. 16. Set according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that an intermediate layer is provided, which is formed substantially between the mat (1) and the object (1 1) arranged. 17. Set according to claim 16, characterized in that the intermediate layer has a hole through which a portion of the object (1 1), in particular the Connecting piece (14), is feasible. 18. Set according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the intermediate layer is designed as a bib with an openable neckline.