摘要 |
The invention relates to a tray for holding items, such as containers of food or beverage, said tray comprising a lateral support plate (1; 101) and a base plate (5; 102) arranged in a substantially parallel relationship, the tray further having spacing and locking means (6; 25, 122; 104, 105, 106, 107), said spacing and locking means (6; 25, 122, 104, 105, 106, 107) interconnecting the lateral support plate (1; 101) and the base plate (5; 102). The invention is distinctive in the lateral support plate (1; 101) having at least one opening (2a; 2b; 103) being defined through said lateral support plate (1, 101), forming lateral support for at least one item (3; 4). The base plate (5; 102) defining a supportive floor for the at least one item (3; 4), said spacing and locking means (6; 103) being configured to hold said lateral support plate (1; 101) and said base plate (5; 102) in a first extended spaced apart position and to hold said lateral support plate (1; 101) and said base plate (5; 102) in a second retracted position. The base plate (5; 102) having at least one elevated portion (17; 110) corresponding with the at least one opening (2a; 2b; 103) in the lateral support plate (1; 101), said elevated portion (17; 110) filling said opening in said second retracted position. |