DE102013019077A1 - Base station for a cutting tool, cutting tool, docking element - Google Patents

Abstract

A base station (10) for a cutting tool (20) for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like, in particular in the form of a kitchen slicer, wherein the base station (10) is formed from a profile body (11), the profile body (11) having a profiled recess (12), in which the cutting tool (20), preferably form-fitting, can be inserted. The profile body (11) further comprises a receiving profile (13), in which a display device (30) is received. Furthermore, a cutting tool (20) which can be inserted into the base station (10) and a docking element (50a, 50b) for receiving accessories which can be connected to the base station (10) are proposed.

Description

The present invention relates to a base station for a cutting tool, a cutting tool for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like and a docking member for receiving accessories.

There are known cutting tools having a cutting blade which is held in a frame, on which the food is guided along. By running over the cutting knife with the food, this is cut into strips and the cut strip is passed through the frame and separated from the food. Usually, such devices have a friction surface on which the food is guided up to the cutting blade and beyond it under the application of a pressing force. This pressing force also increases a frictional effect between the knife and the food.

Recently, there has been a trend according to which home appliances with smart electronics are on the rise, exchanging information with a user before, during or after using the home appliance. This exchange of various information with the user is an additional function to the original purpose of the household appliances.

For example, from the EP 2 511 634 A2 a refrigerator with a display device described which can, for example, prepare and display information about food in the refrigerator.

Furthermore, from the DE 10 2009 000 652 A1 a console described which can communicate via a communication interface with a household appliance. For this purpose, it is described, for example, that the console can be accommodated in a docking station of an electric range and / or an oven in order to exchange information with the respective device or the user.

In accordance with the trend toward smart home appliances, there is a desire for a base station for a cutting tool with a display device, a corresponding cutting tool, and a docking station for such a base station that intelligently provides information to a current state of itself and other information to the user ,

It is an object of the invention to provide an improved solution for a base station for a cutting tool, a cutting tool for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like and a docking element for receiving accessories which avoids or at least reduces at least some of the disadvantages known in the prior art.

The object is achieved by means of a base station according to the main claim, a cutting tool according to an independent claim, and a docking element according to another independent claim.

Advantageous embodiments, further features and details of the present invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings. In this case, features and details that are described in connection with the base station, of course, also in connection with the cutting tool and / or the docking and vice versa, so that with respect to the disclosure of this invention to the individual aspects of the invention always reciprocal reference can be made.

The subject of the main claim relates to a base station for a cutting tool for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like, in particular in the form of a kitchen slicer. The base station is formed from a profile body, wherein the profile body has a profiled recess. The cutting tool is, preferably form-fitting, can be inserted into the recess. Furthermore, the profile body has a receiving profile, wherein a display device is received in the receiving profile. The teaching according to the invention achieves the advantage that information can be given back to a user of the base station and / or of the cutting tool by means of the display device. This information may, for example, be a state information of the cutting tool and / or a guide to the further procedure in the use of the cutting tool or the preparation of food.

The subject matter of an independent claim relates to a cutting tool for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like, in particular in the form of a kitchen slicer. The cutting tool can be inserted in a base station. In this case, the cutting tool can be inserted in particular into a depression of a profile body of a base station. A cutting tool in the form of such a kitchen slicer can be used to shred defined cutting material, such as fruits, vegetables and the like. The cutting tool may have a handle for easier fixing and safe guiding in a cutting operation in particular. This handle is preferred with the main body of the Cutting tool connected and / or designed as a part of the body. The teaching according to the invention achieves the advantage that the cutting tool can be stowed with the base station in a simple manner after use. In addition, the cutting tool by the base station always ready to hand ready for a quick deployment.

The subject of another independent claim relates to a docking element for receiving accessories. The docking element can be connected to a base station. The docking element is in this case in particular connectable to a profile body of a base station. A "docking element" within the meaning of the invention preferably means an attachment which can be connected to the base body of the base station. As an "accessory" within the meaning of the invention may preferably be any spare part or consumable, which can be used for the proper use of the cutting tool. This may be, for example, a container with a fluid, which is used in the use of the cutting tool. Likewise, a supply of replacement blades or a device for sharpening and / or cleaning the cutting edge of the blades may be provided. Likewise, it may be a Schnittguthalter and / or a finger guard. The teaching according to the invention affords the advantage that the docking element can in particular be used to expand a provided functional scope of the base station in further properties, so that further functional devices can be arranged, for example, in the volume of space gained by the docking element. In this case, it may also be provided that when using an additional functional device of the docking element, this interacts directly with the base station. According to another idea, however, it may also be a mere extension of a storage area and / or storage area of the base station.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the base station will be explained.

According to a first exemplary embodiment, the base station has an accessory pocket and the profile body has a further depression, into which the accessory pocket, preferably in a form-fitting manner, can be inserted. This embodiment has the advantage that thus a secure mounting of the cutting tool is ensured in the base station.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, it is provided that a predetermined number of inserts for the cutting tool is arranged in the accessory bag. This embodiment has the advantage that by means of different inserts, a larger variation of patterns can be produced. For example, evenly spaced and juxtaposed blades may be provided on an insert which may be oriented perpendicular to the blade of the cutting tool. As a result, the cut material can be shredded into a pin shape instead of slices.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the display device can be removed from the receiving profile. Preferably, the display device is designed as a portable device that is separate from the base station and only detachably connected to the base station. In particular, the display device can only be connected to the base station by means of clipping or clip-in with holding means of the base station which may be provided for this purpose. This embodiment has the advantage that the display device can be detached from the base station and can be carried around as a smaller and lighter unit, for example in order to update the data present in the display device.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the display device has a data processing module. This refinement has the advantage that a predefined computer program in the form of operating software and / or application software can be operated on the display device.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the display device has a display and / or a loudspeaker for the corresponding optical and / or acoustic reproduction of information. This embodiment has the advantage that an interaction with the user can take place in various ways.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the display device has a communication module.

This embodiment has the advantage that in this way the display device can communicate with the base station, in particular a control device of the base station, and / or with a sensor device and / or actuator of the cutting tool in order to exchange data and / or transmit control signals. For this purpose, common communication standards, such as WLAN, Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), depending on the required requirements can be used. However, it is also conceivable that between the display device and the base station, a wired connector, by means of, for example, a universal serial bus system (USB), is provided.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the display device is set up to capture input information of a user in a pressure-sensitive and / or electronic and / or optical manner. This refinement has the advantage that, in particular, when the display device has a touch-sensitive display, a so-called touchscreen, a smooth surface of the display device which is particularly easy to clean can be made possible. In this case, the display device may in particular be a portable multimedia device, preferably a mobile phone having an above-mentioned display, preferably a so-called smartphone or a tablet computer.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the profile body for receiving further accessories further recesses. As an "accessory" within the meaning of the invention may preferably be any spare part or consumable, which can be used for the proper use of the cutting tool. This may be, for example, a container with a fluid, which is used in the use of the cutting tool. Likewise, a supply of replacement blades or a device for sharpening and / or cleaning the cutting edge of the blades may be provided. Likewise, it may be a Schnittguthalter and / or a finger guard. This refinement has the advantage that a scope of accessories and / or functions of the base station and / or of the cutting tool can thereby be made changeable.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, a docking element is provided, which is connectable to the profile body. A "docking element" within the meaning of the invention preferably means an attachment which can be connected to the base body of the base station. This embodiment has the advantage that with the docking element in particular a provided functional scope of the base station can be extended in further properties, for example, further functional devices can be arranged in the space volume gained by the docking element.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, a further recess and / or a plug-in socket is provided, which is arranged in the profile body and / or in a docking element. This refinement has the advantage that in this case the possible functional scope of the base station can be extended by the provision of further receptacles in the form of a recess and / or a plug-in socket, which can later be provided by adding a suitable accessory.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the base station has an electronic control device, which is also in communication with the data processing module of the display device and / or with optionally inserted cutting tool with the cutting tool. To provide this connection, an optionally provided communication module can be used. This embodiment has the advantage that a data exchange and an information exchange between the base station and the respectively connected display device and / or the cutting tool, in particular an electronic component of the cutting tool can be done. In particular, in a communication between the electronic control device of the base station and an electronic component of the cutting tool, for example, an adjustment of the applicator of the cutting tool according to a provided in a cooking recipe subsequent cutting process of an ingredient. Thus, in particular, control information for throttling the supply quantity and / or the supply speed of the fluid can be transmitted, which carries out a corresponding adaptation of the cutting tool for the subsequent cutting operation.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the control device is connected via a wireless communication channel to a data processing module of the display device. This embodiment has the advantage that this data exchange and information exchange can also take place when the display device is not physically connected to the base station, but rather is spatially separate from the base station and spaced therefrom.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the base station and / or a part inserted into the base station has a sensor device which is connected to the control device. An "inserted part" in the sense of this invention may generally be understood as meaning a cutting tool, an accessory and / or another attachment which can be inserted into the base station and which can serve to provide a further function supporting the cutting function. Likewise, the part used to provide additional functions for the operation and / or monitoring of the cutting tool and / or the base station serve. This refinement has the advantage that information about a large number of states and measured values can always be determined. For example, it is possible to check if a cutting tool is in the base station. Likewise, various functions of the base station and / or with this cooperating parts of the cutting tool and if necessary, are monitored and checked. Thus, for example, in the case of an expansion of the functional scope, by attaching a docking element further new functions can be determined automatically and released in a program control and taken into account in the future.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the cutting tool will be explained.

According to a first exemplary embodiment, the cutting tool has a frame-shaped basic body, wherein a guide surface and a blade are staggered on the base body, wherein the material to be cut on the guide surface movable back and forth and the blade is controlled fed, and wherein along a cutting edge of the blade a groove is formed.

A "blade" in the sense of the invention can generally be understood to mean a flat belt-shaped body which, in a longitudinal alignment, has a ground blade arranged on one side edge. The blade may in this case preferably be made of metal, ceramic or other material with a high Rockwell hardness. The cutting edge of the blade is that pointed edge of the ground blade, which may have different shapes. In this case, the cutting edge may have, for example, a straight, curved and / or corrugated shape in order, for example, to be adapted to a particular item to be cut for individual purposes. For example, it may be intended that a desired pattern be created on the cut surface of the cuttings by means of a serrated or wavy blade. Furthermore, the blade can be arranged transversely or obliquely to a main axis, in particular to a longitudinal axis, of the kitchen slicer. The blade may also be integrally formed in a V-shape or by an arrangement of two cutting edges in the direction of the V-shaped blades. This offset between the blade and the guide surface defines a cutting thickness of the pieces to be cut. In order to change the cutting thickness, it can be provided, in particular, that the guide surface is adjustable in its position relative to the blade and / or adjustable by means of adjusting means provided. This refinement has the advantage that the risk of injury to the user can be reduced by cutting action that is as controlled as possible. Furthermore, this embodiment has the advantage that a uniform distribution of the supplied fluid through the channel along the cutting edge of the blade which positively supports the cutting process is made possible.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cutting tool has an applicator which is adapted to supply a fluid to the blade, in particular a cutting edge of the blade. As a result, the advantage is achieved that the acted upon by the fluid blade has a lower friction against the material to be cut, since the fluid itself has a lower frictional resistance to the surfaces of the material to be cut and the blade. In this case, in particular, the side surface of the blade on a relatively high friction relative to the material to be cut, wherein the fluid prevents during a cutting movement that is slowed by an ever more penetrating into the material to be cut the cutting motion.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cutting tool has a sensor device which can be read out by means of a control device of the base station. This embodiment has the advantage that information about it can always be obtained, for example, about a fill level in an optionally provided reservoir for the fluid. Likewise, it may be advantageous to keep a count of the number of individual cuts, for example, to monitor a maintenance cycle to sharpen the blades. It can also be detected, for example, which cutting insert is arranged in which offset from the blade. Here, for example, also by means of software, a user can be informed programmatically that, if necessary, for the intended cutting cutting material another use should be used, as well as whether a reservoir is filled with the appropriate fluids and if the cutting tool is ready for use.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cutting tool has an actuator, which can be activated by means of a control device of the base station.

An "actuator" in the sense of the invention can generally be understood to mean an electro-mechanical converter. For example, this may be a pump, a throttle valve and / or an actuator. This embodiment has the advantage that by activating the actuator, for example in the form of a pump, it is possible to supply a fluid used for supplying the blade of the cutting tool from a supply cartridge arranged in the base station and / or possibly in a docking element into an optionally to guide arranged within the cutting tool, in particular in an applicator of the cutting tool arranged reservoir. In other words, this advantageously makes it possible to provide a cavity, if appropriate arranged inside the cutting tool, for providing a fluid and / or supply an applicator with a fluid from a supply volume arranged outside of the cutting tool to fill. Furthermore, this results in the advantage that when storing a plurality of different fluids outside the cutting tool when filling a reservoir of the cutting tool to produce an optionally depending on the cut material to be cut mixture of the fluids. This mixture can, for example, be carried out automatically and program-controlled, in particular by a data processing module and / or a control device.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures, show in these

1 a schematic representation of a proposed base station according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention,

2 a schematic representation of a proposed base station according to an exemplary further embodiment of the invention,
and

3 a schematic representation of an interaction between the base station, the cutting tool and the display device according to another possible embodiment of the invention.

Before describing embodiments of the invention in more detail below, it should first be noted that the invention is not limited to the described components or the described method steps. Furthermore, the terminology used is not a limitation, but has only exemplary character. Insofar as the singular is used below in the description and the claims, the plural is included in each case, unless the context explicitly excludes this.

The individual figures of the drawing of this application are merely to be regarded as schematic and not to scale.

1 shows a schematic representation of a proposed base station 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

It shows 1 a base station 10 for a cutting tool 20 in the form of a kitchen slicer for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like. The base station 10 is from a profile body 11 formed, which has a profiled depression 12 in which the cutting tool 20 is pluggable. The profile body 11 also has a recording profile 13 which is for receiving a display device 30 is determined. The display device 30 is in 1 but shown in the removed state.

The cutting tool 20 in the form of a kitchen slicer is used for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like. The cutting tool 20 has at one of its longitudinal ends preferably one with the recess 12 of the profile body 11 the base station 10 cooperating shape, so that this preferably positive fit into the recess 12 is pluggable. Furthermore, a display device 30 shown, which for the visual display of information via a screen 31 features. Furthermore, it can be provided that the display device 30 further has not shown acoustic speakers. The base station 10 , the cutting tool 20 and the display device 30 are shown in the manner of an exploded view and can be connected by a corresponding move each other. In particular, a user can operate the display device preferably by means of a pressure-sensitive and / or capacitive screen. The desired input information can be transmitted here in the form of swipe gestures, stroking movements over the screen and / or tapping the screen.

Furthermore, in 1 shown that the cutting tool 20 a frame-shaped body 21 having, wherein on the base body 21 a guide surface 22 and a blade 24 are arranged. Further, in the main body 21 an insert 23 with its own guide surface 22 offset to the blade 24 arranged. During a cutting process, the material to be cut on the guide surface 22 moved back and forth and thus the blade 24 supplied controlled. The blade 24 furthermore preferably has a groove arranged parallel to the cutting edge, which advantageously contributes to the conduction and in particular to the distribution of the supplied fluid along the cutting edge. Furthermore, the cutting tool 20 a, for drawing technical reasons not visible in the foreground, applicator 25 on, which is adapted to the blade 24 to supply a fluid, for example a cooking oil.

2 shows a schematic representation of a proposed base station 10 according to an exemplary further embodiment of the invention. In the presentation of the cutting tool 20 in 2 has been omitted for clarity, a complete marking with the reference numerals, the reference numerals according to 1 however, apply accordingly.

It shows 2 a slightly modified embodiment of the base station 10 as they are in 1 is shown. This is where the base station points 10 , in particular the profile body 11 , another recess 14 on. There is also an accessory bag 40 provided, which preferably form fit, in the further recess 14 is pluggable. The accessory bag 40 is provided to a predetermined number of uses 23 for the cutting tool 20 to receive and keep ready. It may also be further provided that the profile body 11 for receiving further accessories further not shown recesses, for example in the form of blind holes or against a surface of the profile body 11 recessed dents.

Furthermore, in 2 docking 50a . 50b shown, which are intended to accommodate accessories not shown, and with the base station 10 , in particular the profile body 11 the base station 10 , are connectable. The docking elements 50a . 50b are hereby preferably to a shape of a partial section of the surface of the profile body 11 adjusted so that they have a flush contact surface on the profile body 11 the base station 10 can be present. The docking elements 50a . 50b each have a recess 51 or a plug-in socket 52 on. An embodiment in which both a recess 51 and a plug-in socket 52 in a common docking element 50a . 50b are arranged, is also conceivable. It is intended that in the recess 51 and the plug-in socket 52 Further accessories may be arranged, which for a use of the cutting tool 20 and / or its cleaning or maintenance needed.

3 shows a schematic representation of an interaction between the base station 10 , the cutting tool 20 and the display device 30 according to another possible embodiment of the invention.

It shows 3 a schematic base station 10 with an electrical control device 101 , a sensor device 102 and a communication module 103 , wherein the control device 101 each with the sensor device 102 and the communication module 103 connected is. In 3 is also a schematic display device 30 shown which is a screen 31 , a data processing module 301 , a storage device 302 , as well as a communication module 303 having. Here again is a connection of each of the previously listed components with the data processing module 301 intended. The storage device 302 is in particular intended to store data and / or information of all kinds. This can be both measurement data of the sensor device 102 the base station 10 or the sensor device 202 of the cutting tool 20 or general information containing data, as well as a required for general operation computer program in the form of operating software for the display module itself act. As shown in 3 is also provided that the cutting tool 20 an actor 201 , a sensor device 202 , as well as a communication module 203 having. In addition to a connection of the actuator 201 and the sensor device 202 , each with the communication module 203 , are the actor 201 and the sensor device 202 also interconnected. This should in particular the possibility of detecting a state and / or a state variable of the actuator 201 through the sensor device 202 represent.

Furthermore, in 3 shown that the communication modules 103 . 203 . 303 are each set up for common communication with each other. This will allow the base station 10 by means of the control device 101 with the data processing module 301 the display device 30 communicate over a preferably wireless communication channel, in particular exchange data, can. Likewise, a readout of the sensor information of the sensor device 102 . 202 from the data processing module 301 the display device 30 out possible. Furthermore, an activation of the actuator 201 of the cutting tool 20 by a corresponding control command from the data processing module 301 the display device 30 or from the controller 101 the base station 10 possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

base station

11

profile body

12

deepening

13

Up profile

14

recess

20

cutting tool

21

body

22

guide surface

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commitment

24

blade

25

applicator

30

display device

31

screen

40

Accessory bag

50a

docking

50b

docking

51

recess

52

plug-in socket

101

Control device (in base station)

102

Sensor device (in base station)

103

Communication module (in base station)

201

Actuator (in cutting tool)

202

Sensor device (in cutting tool)

203

Communication module (in cutting tool)

301

Data processing module (in display device)

302

Storage device (in display device)

303

Communication module (in display device)

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2511634 A2 [0004]
• DE 102009000652 A1 [0005]

Claims (20)

Base station ( 10 ) for a cutting tool ( 20 ) for cutting fruit, vegetables or the like, in particular in the form of a kitchen slicer, the base station ( 10 ) from a profile body ( 11 ) is formed, wherein the profile body ( 11 ) a profiled depression ( 12 ), wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ), preferably positively, in the recess ( 12 ) can be inserted, characterized in that the profile body ( 11 ) a recording profile ( 13 ), wherein in the receiving profile ( 13 ) a display device ( 30 ) is recorded. Base station ( 10 ) according to claim 1, wherein the base station ( 10 ) an accessory bag ( 40 ), wherein the profile body ( 11 ) a further recess ( 14 ) into which the accessory bag ( 40 ), preferably form-fitting, can be inserted. Base station ( 10 ) according to claim 2, wherein in the accessory bag ( 40 ) a predetermined number of operations ( 23 ) for the cutting tool ( 20 ) is arranged. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the display device ( 30 ) from the admission profile ( 13 ) is removable. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display device ( 30 ) a data processing module ( 301 ) having. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display device ( 30 ) a screen ( 31 ) and / or a speaker for correspondingly optical and / or acoustic reproduction of information. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display device ( 30 ) a communication module ( 103 ) having. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the display device ( 30 ) is arranged to capture input information of a user pressure-sensitive and / or electronically and / or optically. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the profile body ( 11 ) for receiving further accessories further recesses ( 14 ) having. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a docking element ( 50a . 50b ) is provided, which with the profile body ( 11 ) is connectable. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a further recess ( 14 ; 51 ) and / or a plug-in socket ( 52 ) is provided, which in the profile body ( 11 ) and / or in a docking element ( 50a . 50b ) is arranged. Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the base station ( 10 ) an electrical control device ( 101 ), which with the data processing module ( 301 ) of the display device ( 30 ) and / or optionally inserted cutting tool ( 20 ) as well with the cutting tool ( 20 ). Base station ( 10 ) according to claim 12, wherein the control device ( 101 ) via a wireless communication channel with a data processing module ( 301 ) of the display device ( 30 ). Base station ( 10 ) according to one of claims 12 or 13, wherein the base station ( 10 ) and / or a part inserted into the base station, a sensor device ( 102 ), which with the control device ( 101 ) connected is. Cutting tool ( 20 ) for cutting cutting material, for example of fruit and / or vegetables, in particular in the form of a kitchen slicer, wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ) into a base station ( 10 ), in particular in a recess ( 12 ) of a profile body ( 11 ) of a base station ( 10 ), according to one of claims 1 to 14 can be inserted. Cutting tool ( 20 ) according to claim 15, wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ) a frame-shaped basic body ( 21 ), wherein on the base body ( 21 ) a guide surface ( 22 ) and a blade ( 24 ) are arranged offset, wherein the material to be cut on the guide surface ( 22 ) and the blade ( 24 ) is controllably fed, and being along a cutting edge of the blade ( 24 ) is formed a groove. Cutting tool ( 20 ) according to claim 16, wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ) an applicator ( 25 ), which is adapted to the blade ( 24 ), in particular a cutting edge of the blade ( 24 ) to supply a fluid. Cutting tool ( 20 ) according to one of claims 15 to 17, wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ) a sensor device ( 202 ), which by means of a control device ( 101 ) of the base station ( 10 ) is readable. Cutting tool ( 20 ) according to one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the cutting tool ( 20 ) an actor ( 201 ), which by means of a control device ( 101 ) of the base station ( 10 ) is activated. Docking element ( 50a . 50b ) for receiving accessories, wherein the docking element ( 50a . 50b ) with a base station ( 10 ), in particular a profile body ( 11 ) of a base station ( 10 ), is connectable according to one of claims 1 to 14.

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