Modular pastry storage carousel
View Patent ↗A modular pastry packaging carousel is disclosed which provides the ability to individually store wedge-shaped pastry slices in a respective wedge-shaped pastry module. In a version of the application, the modular pasty packaging carousel generally comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a spacer positioned between the bottom plate and the top plate providing a radial gab therebetween; and a plurality of wedge-shaped pastry modules, each comprising a sector-shaped removable base. The sector-shaped removable base includes a means for engaging the pastry module with the base tray radial connection channels.
1. A modular pastry packaging carousel comprising:
a base tray assembly comprising:
a bottom plate in the form of a disc having a top surface and a bottom surface;
a top plate in the form of a disc positioned above the bottom plate; and
a spacer positioned between and connecting the bottom plate and the top plate providing a radial gap therebetween;
wherein the top plate provides a plurality of radial connection channels;
a plurality of wedge-shaped pastry modules, each pastry module comprising:
a cover portion having a first radial wall, a second radial wall, an arced-shaped rear wall, a bottom perimeter, and a sector-shaped top collectively forming a wedge-shaped enclosure having an open bottom;
a sector-shaped removable base having
a top surface;
a perimeter ledge extending defining the top surface therebetween; and
a means for selectively engaging the pastry module with the base tray radial connection channel; and
an attachment slot assembly having a radially extending slot that is configured to receive the respective removable carrier radial attachment switch while in the extended engaged position; and
an attachably removable handle carrier comprising:
a radial plate having a plurality of radial channels formed by raised housings;
a plurality of radial attachments switches slidable within each respective radial channel movable between a released position and an extended engaged position, each switch having an upward extending raised tab; and
a fixed handle;
wherein while in an attached configuration, each radial attachment switch is moved to the extended engaged position to interlock with each respective radially extending slot within the attachment slot assembly.
2. The modular pastry packaging carousel of claim 1 , wherein the means for selectively engaging the pastry module with the base tray radial connection channel comprises the sector-based removable base further comprising a top sector-shaped plate and a bottom connection plate positioned in parallel and below the top sector-shaped plate, a radially extending spine connecting the top sector-shaped plate and the bottom connection plate defining a first and second wedge-shaped connection slots between the top-sector shaped plate and the bottom connection plate, wherein the spine is configured to engage lengthwise with the respective base tray radial connection channel and the top sector-shaped plate and the bottom connection plate are configured to sandwich the base tray top plate.
3. The modular pastry packaging carousel of claim 2 , further comprising a pair of opposing squeeze tabs integrated along the spine configured to snap-fit with the opposing perimeters having embedded notches of the respective base tray radial connection channel.