Dischargeable storage device for distributing food over a surface
View Patent ↗A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.
1. A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position, the dischargeable storage device comprising:
a deck having an aperture therethrough, an edge proximate the aperture and a pair of pivotable trap doors, each door having a guide post;
a plunger comprising a central vertical opening having an upper end and a lower end, the plunger being moveable within the aperture and having two guide channels, each guide channel adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open; and
a spring retained between the upper end of the central vertical opening of the plunger and the edge proximate the aperture, the spring upwardly biasing the plunger to maintain the trap doors closed.
2. The deck of claim 1 further comprising a pivot bracket attached to the deck and wherein the trap doors are pivotally attached to the bracket.
3. The deck of claim 1 wherein the deck is made out of acetyl material.