DE202007010954U1 - Device for protection against injury when cutting a baked good - Google Patents

Abstract

contraption (1) for protection against injury when cutting a bakery product manually (2), in particular bread rolls, the device (1) comprising a base (3) and a side wall (4) attached to the baked good (2) is applied, wherein these on the fingers (5) and / or the Thumb (6) of the hand (7) of a user can be applied, characterized in that the side wall (4) has an edge (8) which is of at least an interphalangeal joint of a finger (5) and / or the thumb (6) is overreachable.

Description

The The invention relates to a device for protection against injuries when manually cutting a baked good, in particular rolls, the device comprising a base and a side wall, which is present on the baked good, there, with these on the fingers and / or the thumb of a user's hand can be applied.

At the Manual slicing of bread rolls always exists the risk of injury with a knife. In everyday life, bread rolls happy to be taken in the one hand by their consumers for slicing, while the other hand of the consumer is leading the knife. From the human physique is for one Activity like halving a soft and fist-sized one Subject with the knife ergonomically optimized attitude to derive arms and hands. This is the bread with the one surface on the outstretched fingers and is from the thumb on the opposite surface of the bun presses, fixes. To the cutting Knife to offer a resistance and a dodge of the bun too prevent the clamping force of thumb and fingers is adjusted or part of the circumferential narrow side of the bun lies on the concave curved palm.

These Attitude would be a major part of the people automatically and unconsciously choose, however, many people have more sophisticated holding and cutting techniques accustomed to one easy possible injury of the palm by the knife when Prevent cutting through the bun. With these techniques However, security is often compromised the handling associated. Slight slipping of the knife, worse force to be coordinated on the bun and a low operating speed are the result.

Are known a variety of devices that allow a safe for humans sharing the bun. As table device are such Brötchenteiler or auxiliary devices for cutting baked goods from the DE 87 05 487 U1 , of the DE 79 02 552 U1 , of the DE 297 19 185 U1 and the DE 20 2004 002 681 U1 known. In addition to the protection of the operator, these tabletop devices have the task of producing an exact cut surface and collecting the cut chips and / or crumbs. The disadvantage of these devices is that on the table increased space requirements and the bread rolls must be taken several times in the hand and put away again until the split roll is on the plate of the consumer. The associated increased workload means that the tabletop devices rarely or not at all be used.

The DE 89 07 122 U1 shows a cutting device in which the baked good is inserted for cutting in a shell-shaped, closed housing. A similar device as a tabletop device already shows the DE 79 02 552 U1 , In the DE 89 07 122 U1 However, it is a device that can be held in one hand by the operator while the other hand is guiding the knife.

Furthermore, from the US 4,807,862 A a device for cutting food known in which a roll can be inserted. Since the device is designed similar to a cup, the roll is enclosed on almost all sides, but the device is always open on one side. To cut the roll, the device is usually on the table, which leads to the disadvantages already described the unnatural handling.

Another embodiment of a bakery holder shows the EP 0 689 906 A1 , By means of the elastic side walls of the bakery holder, which is held between the thumb and the fingers, a roll can be fixed in such a way that it can not avoid the cutting forces of the knife. Since in this bakery holder, the knife is guided during cutting from the base of the bakery holder to the open end, a chopping board or a plate is needed as a resistance for the bun, on which the bakery holder is placed with its open side. Alternatively, it is also possible to guide the bakery holder freely in the hand, however, in order to prevent slipping out of the bread roll during cutting, the pressure of the side walls on the bread roll must be increased, which generally results in damage to the crust, its integrity is an important quality feature of the bun.

None the known devices for cutting food and / or Baked goods make a natural cutting possible Holding the bread roll by hand. The user of such Device can sense his senses, especially the sensor the finger, only limited use, whereby the Control over the object to be held is restricted, which ultimately increases the risk of injury again.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a possibility to create one's hand when cutting baked goods, in particular Buns to protect against cuts, the natural sensors of the fingers and the hand are not be restricted and a natural and ergonomic Posture and movement of the hand-arm apparatus is possible.

These Task is with a device according to the features of claim 1. The further embodiment of the invention is to be taken from the subclaims.

According to the invention So provided a device for protection against cuts, in which the side wall has an edge which is of at least one Interphalangeal joint of a finger and / or thumb overlapped is. This makes it possible for the fingers over the device grab the bun and on this Can hold way. So is a physiognomically natural Grasping the baked goods using the human sense of touch directly possible. As in the inventive use the device only individual finger end members touch the baked good, Much of the palm is cut when cutting for example, freshly baked rolls before burns protected.

Advantageous it is that the device has only one side wall, the Thumb or on the fingers assigned to this and can be applied to this is. This makes it possible that the device loose and without any effort on the palm and in partial areas on the fingers, making the thumb full length remains freely movable and so baked goods of different shape and Seize one after the other safely and quickly can. Just when accessing is in a device with only one low side wall as large an opening angle between the fingers and the thumb to achieve something natural Handling when using the device easier.

Especially It is favorable that the length of the side wall between base and edge shorter than the extension of a Finger or thumb is. This makes it possible that the end members of the fingers grip over the device can and with the joint fold and / or the fingertip exert a force on the edge, causing the device pressed against the palm and so the seat of the Device is stabilized in the hand. In addition, can the user with his fingertips, especially the highly sensitive Fingertip, sensitive, precise and accurate Force feeding the baked goods between the fingers and the thumb pinch and hold.

For The everyday use, it is advantageous that the baked goods is held directly by hand. This makes it possible to ensure safe access. Thus, the Users of the device, without this out of hand, brisk cut up many baked goods. This eliminates the constant concentration on the knife. Especially in the catering and catering sector is off the reasons mentioned, such a device low. But also for use in education and Education for dealing with the knife can, just for Children, the device practicing grasping be helpful with the coordination of the cutting tool. The same is valid for the employment as rehabilitation aids and aids for old, sick and disabled users.

For the secure fit of the device in the hand it is convenient that the width of the side wall corresponding to the width of the base is designed. This makes it possible that beside the base, which on the slightly concave hand palm rests, the side wall touched at least all four finger basics.

Around the best possible protection against cuts in the It is advantageous to ensure the palm Width of the base greater than the width of the hand is. This makes it possible to prevent the Cutting the baked good one not parallel to the base of the device held cutting tool injured the hand edge.

Farther It is favorable that the device supporting wings which is at the edge of the hand and partially in the area of the outer Finger flanks can be applied. This makes it possible slipping the device out of the hand to prevent what is happening Then it can happen if the user is looking for a new bun to cut open.

Cheap it is that the support wing at the edges of Base and is arranged in partial areas of the side wall. hereby the supporting wing can create at the hand edges, whereby slipping of the device from the hand is prevented.

Advantageous it is that the device is dimensionally stable and the base and the Side wall are immovable to each other. This makes it possible the device without conscious effort or by targeted To keep muscle movements. Since the device is relentless, The baked good can be pressed by the thumb against the side wall so as to be held between thumb and device.

For A quick and safe cutting of the baked goods is it favorable that the side wall and / or the base elevations having, wherein the elevations are aligned to the baked good. hereby It is possible to have the baked goods in their position relative to Device easier to fix.

It is advantageous that the extension of the side wall in the direction of the fingers or the thumb is up to six inches long. This makes it possible that the device to the Physiogno an average, mature person fits.

Farther It is convenient that the device has a wrist strap Is provided. This makes it possible for the device secure and loss-free to the palm.

Especially It is advantageous that the side wall has an opening. Thus, it is possible for the adult People designed device even from children, in particular a minimum age, can be used. Likewise, the Device suspended by means of the opening on a hook and so practically be relieved.

In The drawing is an embodiment of the invention and will be described in more detail below. The Drawing shows a device for protection against injury when Manual cutting of baked goods in a schematic representation.

The Invention allows various embodiments to. To further clarify its basic principle is one of them shown in the drawing and will be described below.

These shows in

1 a frontal view of the device;

2 a side view of the device;

3 a perspective view of the baked goods side of the device;

4 a perspective view of the hand side of the device.

1 and 2 show a frontal view of the device 1 To protect against injuries when cutting baked goods by hand 2 , The device 1 consists of a base 3 and a side wall 4 , The baked goods 2 lies while she is being cut at the base 3 and on the sidewall 4 at. Here is the device 1 in one hand 7 a user positioned such that the side wall 4 at least partially on the fingers 5 and the base 3 rests against the palm of the hand. The supporting wings 9 grip over the edges of the hand 7 and thus prevent the device 1 out of hand 7 slips. With the thumb 6 the user pushes the baked goods 2 against the side wall 4 the device 1 , The end members of the fingers 5 grab over the edge 8th the side wall 4 and practice a force on the baked goods 2 which is essentially against the base 3 is directed. Thus, the baked goods 2 fixed in position on the device. The fixing or holding the baked good is when cutting by surveys 10 the device 1 supported in the baked goods 2 penetrate, if this from the thumb 6 against the side wall 4 is pressed. For cutting the baked goods 2 the blade is parallel to the side wall 4 through the baked goods 2 emotional. The blade hits the base at the end of the cutting process 3 , A violation of the hand 7 is so excluded. Also, by means of the device 1 oven-fresh baked goods 2 be kept high temperature, since the contact with the skin on the finger and thumb tip is minimized.

3 and 4 show a perspective view of the device 1 , In 3 is the sidewall 4 with the surveys 10 and the base 3 to recognize the inclusion of the baked goods. 4 shows the hand 7 associated side of the device 1 , where clearly the support wings 9 and the side wall 4 can be seen.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 8705487 U1 [0004]
• - DE 7902552 U1 [0004, 0005]
• - DE 29719185 U1 [0004]
• - DE 202004002681 U1 [0004]
• - DE 8907122 U1 [0005, 0005]
• - US 4807862 A [0006]
• EP 0689906 A1 [0007]

Claims (14)

Contraption ( 1 ) for protection against injury during manual cutting of a baked good ( 2 ), in particular bread rolls, the device ( 1 ) from a base ( 3 ) and a side wall ( 4 ), which on the baked goods ( 2 ) is present, whereby these on the fingers ( 5 ) and / or the thumb ( 6 ) of the hand ( 7 ) of a user, characterized in that the side wall ( 4 ) a border ( 8th ) of at least one interphalangeal joint of a finger ( 5 ) and / or the thumb ( 6 ) is overlapping. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the device ( 1 ) only a single side wall ( 4 ), which on the thumb ( 6 ) or on the fingers ( 5 ) associated with these and can be applied to these. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the length of the side wall ( 4 ) between base ( 3 ) and edge ( 8th ) shorter than the extension of a finger ( 5 ) or the thumb ( 6 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the baked goods ( 2 ) directly from the hand ( 7 ) is held. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width of the side wall ( 4 ) according to the width of the base ( 3 ) is configured. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width of the base ( 3 ) greater than the width of the hand ( 7 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 1 ) Supporting wing ( 9 ), which at the edge of the hand ( 7 ) and partly in the area of the outer finger flanks can be applied. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the supporting wing ( 9 ) at the edges of the base ( 3 ) and in some areas at the edges of the side wall ( 4 ) is arranged. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 1 ) is dimensionally stable. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base ( 3 ) and the side wall ( 4 ) are immovable to each other. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side wall ( 4 ) and / or the base ( 3 ) Surveys ( 10 ), the surveys ( 10 ) to the baked goods ( 2 ) are aligned. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the extension of the side wall ( 4 ) in the direction of the fingers ( 5 ) or the thumb ( 6 ) is up to six inches long. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 1 ) is equipped with a wrist strap. Contraption ( 1 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side wall ( 4 ) has an opening.