DE202019004372U1 - Cleaning basket for cutting and blending knives of kitchen machines (basket and dishwasher use) - Google Patents

Abstract

Cleaning basket for cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines, characterized in that the cleaning basket is circular and has an axially arranged coupling receptacle in the interior of the basket.

Description

The invention relates to a cleaning basket with a coupling receptacle axially arranged in the basket for cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines, wherein instead of the shaped cleaning basket, a universal fixing receptacle for cutting and mixing knives as a basket or dishwasher insert describes the invention.

Kitchen machines are versatile multi-purpose devices that are used to prepare meals in kitchens. Kitchen machines can regularly use agitators with exchangeable mixing vessels ( 1 ) and arranged on the bottom of the mixing vessel, typically removable cutting and mixing knife units ( 2 ) exhibit.

When used as intended, kitchen machines can typically use cutting and blending knives ( 2 ) can be removed for cleaning. The cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) of the kitchen machines on coupling holders, which ensure a power transmission by rotation. These recordings ensure a typical axial alignment of the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ), which is then in the mixing vessel belonging to the food processor ( 1 ) can turn. Such, for cleaning from the mixing vessel ( 1 ) removable, cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) can be found, for example, on "Thermomix ^® " kitchen machines.

Cutting and mixing knife ( 2 ) of kitchen machines typically have pointed and sharp-edged geometries for the comminution and / or for the mixing of the into the mixing vessel ( 1 ) given ingredients. Cleaning the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) must therefore be done with increased awareness to avoid injuries. The cleaning process is typically carried out outside the mixing vessel ( 1 ). Typically, the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) held by hand - and dish brushes can be used for intensive cleaning. This results in the risk of injury and / or the risk of unintentional falling with subsequent damage to the cutting knives and describes the essential problem. An additional problem is the unwanted damage to the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) and other contents and materials after cleaning in the household dishwasher without a protective basket in a mostly undefined position, which is also due to the pointed and sharp-edged geometry of the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) is conditioned.

The cleaning basket ( 3 ) consists of a circular, upward-open receiving basket, which is characterized by the fact that the upward-facing end and assembly side ( 5 ) of the basket for feeding ( Z ) the cutting and mixing knife ( 2 ) is determined, with the opposite floor ( 6 ) of the cleaning basket ( 3 ) is closed and an axial inside of the basket ( X ) arranged, partially higher coupling seat ( 4 ) having. The floor ( 6 ) is also characterized by a large number of smaller openings that ensure that the rinsing liquids flow downwards.

The outer surface of the circular cleaning basket ( 3 ) is characterized in that recurring openings in the form of a coarse-meshed grid are introduced through the rinsing liquids into the interior of the cleaning basket during the cleaning process ( 3 ) can flow in or can escape / flow out of the basket through other openings. The material for the cleaning basket ( 3 ) a one-piece plastic component, in particular a plastic injection molded component.

The axial ( X ) arranged coupling seat ( 4 ) contains a mostly simple geometry with / without plug assignment, the selected dimensions of the coupling receptacle ( 4 ) a secure position for the cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) during the cleaning process.

The cleaning basket ( 3 ) is intended for use in a dishwasher typically available in the household - whereby the storage of the equipped cleaning basket ( 3 ) in the upper basket of the dishwasher. After the cleaning process in the dishwasher has been completed, the cutting and mixing knife ( 2 ) in the opposite feed direction ( Z ) easily from the cleaning basket ( 3 ) are removed and put back into the mixing vessel for the intended use ( 1 ) of the food processor.

Incorrect operation is caused by the plug assignment within the coupling receptacle ( 4 ) avoided - the use of the cleaning basket ( 3 ) can be carried out repeatedly and reproducibly.

Another version is made possible by the use of a universal fixation fixture ( 7 ) for cutting and mixing knives ( 2 ) described as a basket or as a dishwasher. The universal fixation fixture ( 7 ) the already described, axial ( X ) arranged coupling seat ( 4 ) for securely fixing the cutting and mixing knives (unit) ( 2 ). The fixation fixture ( 4 ) can be used in existing baskets or containers that require cleaning of the cutting and mixing knives (unit) ( 2 ) enable to be used - whereby selected design features ( Y ) (characterized by exemptions and distances) within the overall geometry of the fixation holder ( 4 ), at the same time allow a flexible fixation directly in the dishwasher.

• 1: Reinigungskorb (3) mit einer im Korb axial (X) angeordneten Kupplungsaufnahme (4), perspektivische Ansicht
• 2: Schneide- und Mixmesser (Einheit) (2) nach bestimmungsgemäßer Entnahme aus dem Rührgefäß einer Küchenmaschine (1) (für Reinigungszwecke), vor Bestückung in den Reinigungskorb (3) (Schnittdarstellung)
• 3: Schneide- und Mixmesser (Einheit) (2) in finaler Bestückposition fixiert in der Kupplungsaufnahme (4) des Reinigungskorbes (3)
• 4: Fixieraufnahme als Korb- bzw. als Geschirrspülmaschineneinsatz mit einer axial (X) angeordneten Kupplungsaufnahme (4), perspektivische Ansicht
• 5: Schneide- und Mixmesser (Einheit) (2) nach bestimmungsgemäßer Entnahme aus dem Rührgefäß einer Küchenmaschine (1) (für Reinigungszwecke), vor Bestückung in der Fixieraufnahme (7)

The problem is solved with the features listed in the protection claim and based on 1 to 5 explained.

• 1 : Cleaning basket ( 3 ) with one in the basket axially ( X ) arranged coupling seat ( 4 ), perspective view
• 2 : Cutting and Mixing Knife (Unit) ( 2 ) after proper removal from the mixing bowl of a food processor ( 1 ) (for cleaning purposes), before loading into the cleaning basket ( 3 ) (Sectional view)
• 3 : Cutting and Mixing Knife (Unit) ( 2 ) in the final assembly position fixed in the coupling seat ( 4 ) of the cleaning basket ( 3 )
• 4 : Fixing holder as a basket or dishwasher insert with an axially (X) arranged coupling holder ( 4 ), perspective view
• 5 : Cutting and Mixing Knife (Unit) ( 2 ) after proper removal from the mixing bowl of a food processor ( 1 ) (for cleaning purposes), before mounting in the fixation holder ( 7 )

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

(1)

Mixing bowl of a food processor

(2)

Cutting and Mixing Knife (Unit)

(3)

Cleaning basket (one-piece plastic injection molded component)

(4)

Kupplungsaufnahme

(5)

component side

(6)

ground

(7)

Fixing holder (one-piece plastic injection molded component)

(X)

axial / centric alignment

(Y)

Geometric features for direct fixation (example)

(Z)

Loading / feeding direction

Claims (6)

Cleaning basket for cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines, characterized in that the cleaning basket is circular and has an axially arranged coupling receptacle in the interior of the basket. Cleaning basket for cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines, characterized in that the coupling receptacle fixes the cutting and mixing knife in the basket in the axial direction, free-standing in the blade area. Cleaning basket for cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines, characterized in that the inner geometric dimensions of the cleaning basket are dimensioned such that the pointed and sharp-edged geometries are completely enclosed by the cutting and mixing knife and are thus protected from external influences. Cleaning basket for cutting and mixing knives in kitchen machines, characterized in that the pointed and sharp-edged cutting and mixing knives can be cleaned in a defined position in the household dishwasher using the cleaning basket. Universal fixing holder as a basket or dishwasher insert for the cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines described here, characterized in that the fixing holder can be used as an insert universally in existing baskets or containers that enable cleaning and has an axially arranged coupling holder. Universal fixing holder as a basket or dishwasher insert for the cutting and mixing knives of kitchen machines described here, characterized in that geometric features on the fixing holder allow direct use in the dishwasher, the coupling holder the cutting and mixing knife in axial alignment in the basket, free-standing, fixed in the blade area.

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