DE202006007891U1 - Cutter especially for pineapple has first blade for removing core on one side and second blade for cutting out fruit flesh on other side connected together through a handle - Google Patents

Abstract

The cutter has on a first side a first blade (3) for removing the core and on the second side a second blade (4) for cutting out the fruit flesh. The two blades are either end of a handle (2). The blades are formed on the lower and upper edges of a blade holder (5,6) fixed to the handle ends by connectors (7).

Description

The The invention relates to a cutting device for separating core or stalk, shell and pulp of a fruit, in particular a pineapple comprising a grip area and at least one Cutting.

To the Slicing a pineapple into bite-sized pieces has been known to date Instead of a simple knife to use dicing devices, the a plurality of cutting blades and a drive device include, which move the cutting blades towards fruit. Besides there are pineapple cutters, which have a stainless steel sleeve in the middle, when pressing down A power arm separates the pineapple from the stalk. Such devices are relatively complex and usually turn out to be unwieldy when used. Furthermore are such devices difficult to clean.

In addition, there are devices with which the pulp is cut out helically. Such a device is eg from the DE 691 09 804 T2 out. Such a device is composed of a plurality of individual components, which are associated with correspondingly high production costs.

Of the present invention is therefore the object of a handy Pineapple slicer available to deliver.

These Task is solved by the entire teaching of claim 1. advantageous Development of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims 2-15.

The inventive cutting device has a handle on and on a first side a first cutting edge for removing the core or strunk and on a second side a second cutting edge for cutting or cutting the pulp. The device has no other joints, levers or the like and thus proves to be easy to handle. With particular advantage the device may be integrally formed. By the one-piece let yourself also clean the device easily. In particular, it stands out the device by their compactness and good handling.

With Advantage, the grip area between the first and second cutting edge be provided, with the first and second edges are substantially opposite. After with the device by means of the first cutting the Strunk can be separated by simply turning the device with the second cutting the flesh to be cut out.

The first cutting edge can be formed substantially part-circular or arcuate and thus is the shape of a Strunk of a long side halved Adapted pineapple. This can be removed in expediently only the core without cutting into the pulp.

The On the other hand, the second cutting edge can essentially be triangular or circular-cut-shaped (resp. circular sector shaped) be formed to allow individual pieces of fruit substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction to cut out the pineapple. Will the second cutting edge be on a relatively thin pineapple slice used, so can so bite-sized pieces be cut out. The second as well as the first cutting edge can also with a thick pineapple piece be used so that it cut out corresponding elongated pieces of stalk or fruit pulp become.

advantageously, can have first and second cutting in the same direction, so that when you press the do not cut the hand or lower arm area through the other cutting edge can be injured.

Of the Handle region may be substantially cylindrical and is so easy to handle in both directions. Even if first and second Do not point in the same directions, but e.g. in opposite Directions, guaranteed the cylindrical one Grip area always a same attack or actuation function.

The Cutting plane of the first and / or second cutting edge can advantageously to the longitudinal axis be angled the handle area, in particular, the Cutting planes or the cutting be angled outwards and with the longitudinal axis of the grip area is an obtuse angle α, e.g. between 185 ° and 250 °. By this angular arrangement of the cutting edges to the handle area is achieved a better leverage and the respective cutting process can be done with less effort. Especially a little thinner pineapple slices can be better handled by this structural design.

Conveniently, can the cutting edges are arranged on the upper or lower edge of a cutter carrier be. The blade carrier At the same time, it serves to stabilize the cutting process.

The cutting carrier can over one Fastener each attached to one end of the handle portion be. As a result, the blade carriers have a certain distance to the grip area and the pineapple is easier on the area to be cut out accessible.

Of the Pineapple cutter thus represents a practical kitchen aid, due to their relatively small dimensions are easy to stow.

In an alternative embodiment, the Cutting each at the edge of a leaf-like curved first or second cutter carrier be provided, wherein the first blade carrier with the first cutting edge stronger domed is considered the second cutter carrier with the second cutting edge. The leaf-like curved blade carriers have a supporting and leadership function in the cutting process. Furthermore serves the outside, i.e. the convex side of the blade carrier additionally as a holding area. Also this embodiment is characterized by its compactness and easy handling out.

first and second blade carrier can each other be inclined. The cutting device is thus particularly easy to handle and also gives a special aesthetic impression.

As already mentioned above, can also be the convex side of the first and / or second handle region cutting carrier serve. additionally but can also be between the first and second cutter carrier be provided separate handle area. The vaulted sides the cutter carrier prove to be ergonomically particularly advantageous in the application.

The respective cutting edge can over run the front and side edge region of the respective blade carrier, allowing an optimal cut over the appropriate height the pineapple performed can be.

Between first and second cutter carrier a handle region may be provided which has side surfaces, which are curved according to the direction of the blade carrier. The entire device therefore has a curvature in one direction, leaving the entire convex side clear of Any edges and cutting is and thus in an advantageous manner serves as a grip area. In addition, will thereby a high stability and torsional stiffness of the entire cutting device achieved.

With Advantage can the transitions of the cutter carrier to Handle area fluent be, especially for the stability, but also for the aesthetic Overall impression is beneficial.

The Invention is based on embodiments according to the attached drawing figures explained in more detail. These demonstrate:

1a perspective view of a first embodiment of a pineapple cutter;

1b a side view of the pineapple cutter according to 1a ;

2 a side view of a second embodiment of a pineapple cutter;

3a a side view of a third embodiment of a pineapple cutter;

3b a soffit on the pineapple cutter according to 3a ;

3c a plan view of the pineapple cutter according to 3a such as

3d a rear view of the pineapple cutter according to 3a ,

numeral 1 denotes the cutting device according to the invention in its entirety. The cutting device 1 is used to separate the core or stalk, peel and pulp of a pineapple. It includes a grip area 2 , Furthermore, the device has on a first side a first cutting edge 3 for removing the core or strunk on and on a second side of a second cutting edge 4 for cutting out or cutting in the pulp. The cutting device 1 proves to be easy to handle, practical and compact kitchen help, which is also easy to clean because of its simple structure.

In the following, the embodiment according to the 1 and 2 Referenced. The grip area 2 is between first 3 and second cutting edge 4 provided, with the first 3 and second cutting edge 4 essentially opposite each other. After the stalk of the pineapple with the first cutting edge 3 has been removed, the cutter must only on the handle area 2 be turned so that by means of the second cutting edge 4 the flesh can be cut out.

The first cutting edge 3 is essentially part-circular or arc-shaped and thus substantially adapted to the shape of the strunk of a lengthwise halved pineapple. The shank can be cut out cleanly with it.

The second cutting edge 4 is essentially formed in a circle-shaped, so that so that the pulp is segmented herausschneidbar. The outwardly arcuate second cutting edge 4 adapts to the circular contour of the pulp on the shell.

As the embodiment according to 1a and 1b shows there have the first and second cutting edge 3 . 4 in the same direction. In this way, when using a cutting edge, the opposite edge can not hurt the user. But it is also possible that the cutting 3 . 4 pointing in opposite directions (s. 2 ).

The grip area 2 is cylindrical, which proves to be extremely practical when operating the respective cutting edge.

The cutting plane of the first 3 as well as second cutting edge 4 is to the longitudinal axis 1 of the grip area 2 angled. As a result, the cutting process is easier to perform and even relatively thin pineapple slices or lower portions of the pineapple are well cut through.

The cutting 3 . 4 are at the lower or upper edge of a cutter carrier 5 . 6 arranged. The respective cutter carrier 5 . 6 at the same time serves to stabilize the respective cutting edge 3 . 4 during the cutting process.

The cutter carriers 5 . 6 are each about a connecting element 7 at one end of the grip area 2 attached. The connecting element 7 creates a distance from grip area 2 to cutter carrier 5 respectively. 6 and at the same time allows their angular arrangement to the longitudinal axis of the handle portion 2 ,

The following is on the drawing figures 3a -D reference. In the cutting device shown in these drawing figures 1 are the cutting edges 3 . 4 each at the edge of a sheet-like curved blade carrier 5 . 6 provided, wherein the first cutter carrier 5 with the first cutting edge 3 is more curved than the second cutter carrier 6 with the second cutting edge 4 , Due to its two different cutting regions, this cutting device is particularly advantageous for separating the core (by means of the first cutting edge) 3 ) and pulp (using the second cutting edge 4 ) of a pineapple. The cutting device 1 is also compact, stable, one-piece and visually very striking.

first 5 and second blade carrier 6 are inclined to each other, so that their cutting 3 . 4 both facing inwards, thus reducing the risk of injury. It also creates a uniform outwardly curved surface on which the cutting device 1 can be touched (see in particular 3a and c).

As handle area 2 thus also serves the convex side of the first 5 and second cutter carrier 6 , This is the cutting device 1 very easy to handle.

The respective cutting edge 3 . 4 runs over the front and side edge area of the respective cutter carrier 5 . 6 , The resulting relatively large cutting area allows a relatively simple and accurate cut.

Between first 5 and second blade carrier 6 is a grip area 2 intended; the side surfaces 8th . 9 which corresponds to the direction of the cutter carrier 5 . 6 are arched. The grip area 2 thus adapts to the entire curvature of the cutting device 1 good one.

The transitions of the cutter carriers 5 . 6 to the grip area 2 are fluid, so that overall results in an ergonomic design of the cutting device.

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cutter

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first cutting carrier

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Claims (15)

Cutting device for separating the core, shell and pulp of a fruit, in particular a pineapple, comprising a grip region ( 2 ) and at least one cutting edge ( 3 respectively. 4 ), characterized in that the device ( 1 ) on a first side a first cutting edge ( 3 ) for removing the core or strunk and on a second side a second cutting edge ( 4 ) for cutting or cutting the pulp. Cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the grip area ( 2 ) between first ( 3 ) and second cutting edge ( 4 ), the first ( 3 ) and second cutting edge ( 4 ) are substantially opposite. Cutting device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first cutting edge ( 3 ) is formed substantially teilkreis- or arcuate. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second cutting edge ( 4 ) is formed substantially triangular or circular cutout. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that first ( 3 ) and second cutting edge ( 4 ) in the same direction. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip region ( 2 ) is formed substantially cylindrical. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutting plane of the first ( 3 ) and / or second cutting edge ( 4 ) to the longitudinal axis of the grip area ( 2 ) is angled. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutting edges ( 3 . 4 ) at the lower or upper edge of a cutter carrier ( 5 . 6 ) are arranged. Cutting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutter carriers ( 5 . 6 ) via a connecting element ( 7 ) each at a handle end of the grip area ( 2 ) are attached. Cutting device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the cutting edges ( 3 . 4 ) each at the edge of a leaf-like arched first ( 5 ) or second cutter carrier ( 6 ) are provided, wherein the first cutter carrier ( 5 ) with the first cutting edge ( 3 ) is more curved than the second cutter carrier ( 6 ) with the second cutting edge ( 4 ). Cutting device according to one of claims 1, 2 or 10, characterized in that the first ( 5 ) or second blade carrier ( 6 ) are inclined to each other. Cutting device according to one of claims 1, 2, 10 or 11, characterized in that as grip area ( 2 ) also the convex side of the first ( 5 ) and / or second cutter carrier ( 6 ) serves. Cutting device according to one of claims 1, 2, 10-12, characterized in that the respective cutting edge ( 3 . 4 ) over the front and side edge region of the respective cutter carrier ( 5 . 6 ) runs. Cutting device according to one of claims 1, 2, 10-13, characterized in that between first ( 5 ) and second blade carrier ( 6 ) a grip area ( 2 ), the side surfaces ( 8th . 9 ) corresponding to the direction of the cutter carriers ( 5 . 6 ) are arched. Cutting device according to one of claims 1, 2, 10-14, characterized in that the transitions of the blade carriers ( 5 . 6 ) to the grip area ( 2 ) are fluent.