DE202019106090U1 - Device for producing a pressed food - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for producing a pressed food, which has a housing (1) open on at least one side for receiving a plurality of separate molded containers (5) and an inner frame (2) which is vertically displaceably mounted in the housing (1) and accommodates a large number of has separate mold container lids (12), the housing (1) comprising a plurality of first horizontal planes (6) spaced apart from one another by a first predefined distance (A1), the inner frame (2) comprising a plurality of second horizontal baffles (A2 ) comprises spaced apart planes (16), the first and second predefined spacings (A1, A2) being matched to one another and being constant in each case at least when the inner frame (2) is moved relative to the housing (1).

Description

The invention relates to a device for producing a pressed food according to claim 1.

When producing a foodstuff, in particular a meat product, it is known to put the raw material into a molded container, for example into a container DE 10 2010 031 011 B4 known grid shape or a closed shape to insert and further process. This further processing can include, for example, a baking, roasting, cooking, maturing or smoking process. The molded container is closed with a molded container lid, whereby a constant product shape is achieved, which is often required for further industrial processing, for example cutting, portioning and packaging ready for sale with precise weight specifications.

To ensure a uniform product shape and to produce the same, it is often necessary to exert pressure on the raw goods, in particular meat raw goods, in the molding container. This ensures an even distribution of the raw material in the molding container and thus a uniform shape of the end product.

Out DE 10 2010 031 011 B4 A device is known in which a multiplicity of molded containers, which are filled with raw product and closed with molded container lids, are stacked one above the other and next to one another in a housing. The raw product is pressed into the molding containers and shaped accordingly. This takes place, on the one hand, through the action of the weight of the stacked further molded containers and, on the other hand, through a plate which can be lowered from above and with which pressure can be exerted on the stacked molded containers and molded container lids.

The disadvantage here is that not all molded containers are subjected to the same force, which can lead to deviations from a uniform product shaping, which is disadvantageous for the following industrial processing steps.

A different filling level of the molded containers also leads to uneven results.

The object of the invention is now to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a device for producing a pressed food, in particular a meat product. The aim is to provide a device that is simple and inexpensive to produce, the use of which ensures a uniform shape with respect to the pressed food.

Main features of the invention are specified in the characterizing part of claim 1. Refinements are the subject of claims 2 to 10.

Directional information used in the following to describe and define the invention is understood to be an orientation of the device in a position in which it is used to produce the pressed food.

In a device for producing a pressed food, in particular a meat product, which has an open housing on at least one side for receiving a plurality of separate molded containers and a vertically displaceably mounted inner frame inserted in the housing for receiving a plurality of molded container lids, the housing comprises a plurality of first horizontal planes spaced apart from one another at a first predefined distance, the inner frame comprising a plurality of second planes spaced apart from one another at a second predefined distance, the invention provides that the first and second predefined spacings are matched to one another and the first and second Distance at least when moving the inner frame relative to the housing are constant.

In the following description, the terms molded container lid and lid are to be equated.

Pressed foods, in particular meat products, can be produced by the device according to the invention, wherein all the products contained in the large number of molded containers and to be pressed are subjected to a uniform action of force and thus a uniform shape, depending on the molded container used, can be guaranteed. The molded containers can be received in the first and second spaced planes.

The molded containers and molded container lids are not a permanently integrated part of the device, these can be individually selected, adapted and used as required, the desired shape, the production quantity and customer requirements.

The molded containers are used to produce a pressed food in the device from the housing and inner frame. The large number of molded containers are inserted into the housing from the open side and are preferably attached to the housing. A fastening can be done preferably by supporting, placing or clamping the molded container on the housing.

A plurality of molding containers, in particular two to five molding containers, particularly preferably four molding containers next to one another, can be arranged in the device within a horizontal plane. In particular, the size and shape of the mold container, together with the size of the mold cover and geometry, determine the distance between the first and second levels from the following first and second levels, as well as the total number of levels of the device and the number of shape containers per level.

The arrangement of a plurality of molded containers in a plurality of first horizontal planes which are spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction requires that a plurality of molded containers are arranged essentially one above the other. It is not necessary that a mold container be placed on each level. Rather, a free position between two essentially superimposed molded containers is also possible. In addition, the molded containers are not stacked directly on top of each other and do not support each other.

The molded containers can be filled with a portion of food, in particular a portion of meat, particularly preferably a ham, which is pressed into the mold during the pressing process in order to be able to obtain a predefined shaped end product which can be used, for example, for industrial processing.

The mold container lids can also be used from the at least one open side of the housing, in particular in the inner frame, and the lids are preferably attached to the inner frame. The arrangement of a plurality of mold container lids in a plurality of second horizontal planes which are spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction requires that a plurality of mold container lids are arranged essentially one above the other. The covers are preferably arranged at equivalent positions of the inner frame to the mold containers, so that a mold container cover is assigned to each mold container.

The molded container lids are also separate from the device and can be individually adapted and used depending on the need, the desired shape, the quantity produced and the customer's requirements. The covers are preferably inserted into prefabricated rails on the inner frame or screwed to the inner frame. This makes it easy to change the cover, for example for cleaning or maintenance, and to adapt it to possible shape requirements.

The mold lid containers preferably have a shape that matches the mold containers, so that the mold containers are closed by the lids and the food contained in the mold container can be pressed. It is particularly preferred that the mold lid containers can be inserted into an upper, open end of the mold containers, which enables optimal pressing.

The inner frame is vertically slidable in the housing. As a result, the inner frame on which the lids are arranged can be lowered during a pressing process, as a result of which the lids are pressed onto the molded containers and the raw food product contained therein. After completing the pressing process and optionally further processing steps, the inner frame is moved upwards again within the housing, as a result of which the large number of lids are detached from the large number of molded containers. The vertical displaceability of the inner frame in the housing thus leads to the molding containers with the lids being closed and pressed or opened by an upward or downward movement of the inner frame in the housing.

The plurality of first and second horizontal planes in the housing and the inner frame each have a predefined distance from the lower or upper plane in the vertical direction, which distance is invariable during pressing. This distance between the levels depends on the height of the molded containers, so it should be chosen smaller if low molded containers are used and larger if higher molded containers are to be used.

The fact that the predefined distance between the vertically spaced planes cannot be changed, at least during the pressing, means that the pressing process takes place solely by a vertical up and down movement of the inner frame in the housing and no further pressure, for example by moving the individual planes towards one another , he follows. This exerts a uniform force on all the mold containers and their contents arranged in the device and ensures a uniform shape.

The housing and / or the inner frame is preferably made of metal, which is particularly suitable for food processing. As a result, specified hygiene standards can be adhered to in food processing.

In a preferred embodiment, the inner frame has an outer dimension that corresponds at most to an inner dimension of the housing. In particular, the inner frame with a little play arranged in the housing. This ensures vertical displaceability. The slight play between the housing and the inner frame prevents the housing and the inner frame from getting caught, for example during the pressing process, due to too much play.

The housing preferably has first vertically arranged corner elements which form the corners of the housing and the inner frame has second vertically arranged corner elements which form the corners of the inner frame, the corner elements of the inner frame abutting the corner elements of the housing in a vertically displaceable manner.

The first corner elements of the housing preferably form a cuboid cavity in which the cuboid inner frame, which is formed by the second corner elements, is arranged.

Due to the sliding contact of the second corner elements on the first corner elements, the first corner elements form guide elements for the second corner elements and thus for the inner frame. Despite the concern, vertical movement must still be guaranteed. This can preferably be done by having little play.

In a preferred embodiment, the first corner elements are designed to receive the second corner elements. This can be done, for example, by designing the first corner elements as inwardly open angles and adjacent second corner elements in the form of angles or corners. Alternatively, the first and second corner elements can also be designed as curves, in particular as semicircles, wherein an opening of the curves of the first and second corner elements is arranged in the same direction per pair.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing has a lattice structure with a plurality of horizontal and vertical struts on the open side, in particular the large number of shaped containers being attachable to the struts. As a result, the molded containers can be easily attached to the device. In particular, attachment of the molded containers by placing them on the horizontal struts is preferred. Here, the molded containers can be placed, for example, on two inwardly angled metal sheets as struts of the lattice structure, which are arranged on opposite sides of the housing per horizontal plane. Opened inwards refers to an orientation of the angle plates in the direction of the cavity.

Alternatively, the molded containers can be attached by hooking them onto the vertical and / or horizontal struts. This makes it easy to insert the mold containers and to attach them to the housing.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing has at least two open sides, in particular on opposite sides of the housing. This enables easy and easily controllable insertion and optional fastening of the molded containers into the housing. In particular, the introduction of the molded containers from both open sides is made possible, whereby the handling of the device is facilitated.

In one development, all sides of the housing are open. This enables improved ventilation of the device, in particular for further process steps that follow pressing of the raw food products, for example cooking or maturing.

In an alternative embodiment, the at least one side of the housing can be closed reversibly. This can be done for example by means of a door. This allows a completely closed device to be created, which may be necessary, for example, to comply with hygienic standards.

The inner frame preferably has a plurality of horizontally arranged and vertically spaced plates to which the molded container lids can be attached. This enables the lid to be easily attached to the device. The plates also stabilize the inner frame and the entire device.

In a preferred embodiment, the plates are made of metal and / or plastic, food-grade materials in particular being used. In this way, prescribed hygiene standards can be met for food processing companies.

The plates are preferably arranged between the second corner elements of the inner frame and in particular fastened to them. This enables a simple construction of the device.

The panels are essentially flat, continuous components. In a preferred embodiment, the plates can have cutouts. The recesses can make it easier to attach the covers to the inner frame. In addition, a uniform ventilation of the device is guaranteed.

In a preferred development, the inner frame has additional vertical bars. These rods are preferably arranged between and / or pass through the plates. The bars additionally stabilize the inner frame when pressing.

In a preferred embodiment, the molded container lids are connected to fastening strips which can be fastened to the plates, in particular by being pushed into rails which are arranged on an underside of the plates. In this way, a simple fastening of the cover in the inner frame can be achieved.

In a preferred development, spring elements are arranged between the fastening strips and lids. These prevent the mold container lid from tilting in the mold container when the mold container is closed with the mold container lid and the subsequent pressing. The spring elements also serve to compensate for the pressure at different filling heights of the containers.

Commercially available molded containers can be used as molded containers, the design of which can be adapted to the desired product shape and the type of processing. The molded container can be designed, for example, as a mesh basket, as a closed trough or as a trough with recesses, in particular in the form of a perforated plate or expanded metal.

A gear is preferably provided on the housing, with the effect of which the inner frame can be displaced within the housing. As a result, the molded containers are closed with the molded container lids and the food contained is then pressed together. By moving the inner frame with the aid of the gear mechanism within the housing in the opposite direction to the closing process, the lids are raised again and the molded containers can be removed from the device, for example.

The transmission is preferably arranged laterally on the housing or at a lower end of the housing.

A drive which drives the transmission can preferably be attached to the housing and connected to the transmission. In particular, it is provided that a drive, in particular in the form of a turning tool, is interchangeably attached to the transmission and drives it if necessary, thereby displacing the inner frame.

As a result, the drive is designed to be removable; this is particularly advantageous if a plurality of devices are successively equipped with food to be pressed in molded containers with lids and are to be closed and pressed in succession.

In an alternative embodiment, the drive is designed in the form of a hand crank.

The gear is preferably a spindle gear. This represents an embodiment of the device that is easy to manufacture and handle. In particular, a spindle of the spindle gear is arranged vertically.

The transmission is preferably connected. This protects the transmission from external influences and employees who work on the device are protected from contact with the transmission, which can lead to injuries.

In a preferred embodiment, the housing has at least one first, vertically arranged threaded element, which is driven by a drive device, which comprises a drive and gear, whereby the first threaded element is rotated. This enables the inner frame to be moved in the housing.

The inner frame preferably also has at least one second threaded element, which is mounted such that it can be brought into engagement with the first threaded element. If the first threaded element is driven by the drive device, it rotates, which causes a displacement of the second threaded element which is in engagement with the first threaded element, as a result of which the inner frame is moved vertically within the housing. This enables the inner frame to be easily moved in the housing.

In particular, the first and / or second threaded element is rotatably supported, as a result of which a rotational movement of the first and / or second threaded element, in particular in opposite directions, causes the inner frame to be displaced within the housing.

In a preferred embodiment, the first threaded element is designed with an external thread and the second threaded element is designed with an internal thread. This is a simple arrangement which enables the inner frame to be moved within the housing.

In an alternative embodiment it is provided that the first threaded element is designed with an external thread and the second threaded element is designed with an internal thread.

In a preferred embodiment, the first threaded element is arranged near one of the first corner elements. This represents an embodiment of the device that is easy to manufacture and requires little maintenance.

In a preferred development, the device has four first and four second threaded elements. The four first threaded elements are preferably arranged near the four first corner elements of the housing. This represents an embodiment of the device which enables stable, uniform displacement of the inner frame in the housing and thereby uniform pressing of the food in the molded containers.

In a preferred embodiment, the second thread element or the second thread elements are arranged in the second corner elements of the inner frame. For this, it is preferred that the second corner elements are designed as rods with a round, square or rectangular cross section. This is an easy to manufacture, low-maintenance embodiment.

In a preferred embodiment, the device is movable, in particular mobile. For this purpose, a plurality of rollers are preferably arranged on a base structure of the housing, which is formed by a rectangular frame. As a result, the device can easily be transported from a preparation location, at which the device is equipped with molded containers, lids and optionally food portions, to a further processing location.

In an alternative embodiment, transport elements are arranged on the base structure of the housing, which enable the device to be transported with a pallet truck or forklift.

• 1 Perspektivische Ansicht des Gehäuses
• 2 Perspektivische Ansicht des Innenrahmens
• 3 Perspektivische Ansicht der Vorrichtung aus Gehäuse und Innenrahmen
• 4 Schnittansicht der Vorrichtung in geöffneten Zustand
• 5 Schnittansicht der Vorrichtung in geschlossenen Zustand

Further features, details and advantages of the invention result from the wording of the claims and from the description of exemplary embodiments, in particular with reference to the drawings. Show it:

• 1 Perspective view of the housing
• 2 Perspective view of the inner frame
• 3 Perspective view of the device from housing and inner frame
• 4 Sectional view of the device in the open state
• 5 Sectional view of the device in the closed state

1 shows a perspective view of the housing 1 , which is cuboid and encloses a cavity. Inside this cavity is an inner frame 2 arranged in a perspective view in 2 is shown. The housing 1 in 1 has four open sides, of which two opposite sides have a lattice structure 3 exhibit. The grid structure includes several horizontal and vertical struts 4 on which molded containers 5 are attachable. This striving 4 , in particular the vertically arranged struts, can be designed as an angle plate. There are two opposite struts designed as an angle plate 4 , aligned so that a molded container 5 on two opposite struts 4 can be supported. The molded containers 5 are in the vertical direction in the housing 1 spaced apart and not stackable directly on top of each other.

The housing 1 also has several first horizontal, at a first predefined distance A1 spaced planes 6 on in which the variety of molded containers 5 can be arranged. This distance A1 corresponds to in 1 the distance between two struts 4 , on which two vertically successive molded containers 5 can be arranged. However, this is only a possible specification of the levels 6 ,

The housing 1 has four first corner elements 7 on, which form the cuboid cavity. Near the first four corner elements 7 are four first thread elements 8th arranged, each with a first threaded element 8th near a first corner element 7 is arranged. In 1 have the first threaded elements 8th an external thread.

It is also in a lower area of the housing 1 , in the area of the floor structure 9 a gear 10 provided that the first threaded elements 8th drives. In 1 becomes the transmission 10 by means of an opening as needed 11 attached drive, for example a turning tool or other motor. The gear 10 is here in an open casing 17 shown. There can also be two gears 10 be provided on opposite sides of the housing 1 are arranged, in each case two of the four first threaded elements 8th to turn.

The housing 1 includes a floor structure at its lower end 9 rolls on the bottom 13 are arranged to facilitate moving the device.

2 shows a perspective view of the inner frame 2 outside the case 1 , The inner frame 2 has four second corner elements 14 that enclose a rectangular cavity. In the area of the lower ends of the second corner elements 14 are within the second corner elements 14 second threaded elements 15 arranged with the first threaded elements 8th can be brought into engagement. These second threaded elements 15 are in 2 not visible.

The inner frame 2 comprises several second horizontal, at a second predefined distance A2 spaced planes 16 in which the variety of molded container lids 12 are recordable. The second levels 16 are in the present 2 just below the horizontal plates 18 Are defined. Other specifications of the second level 16 , for example directly on the panels 18 are conceivable. However, this does not change the predefined distance A2 that is between two second levels 16 is provided in the vertical direction.

The horizontally arranged and vertically spaced plates 18 extend flat in a horizontal alignment between the four second corner elements 14 of the inner frame 2 , The plates 18 on which the molded container lid 12 can be fastened, have recesses 19 on. Between the plates 18 are several vertical bars 20 arranged the inner frame 2 additionally stabilize. There is also a deck structure 21 from horizontal cover struts 22 provided the top of the inner frame 2 covered.

3 shows a perspective view of the device from the housing 1 and inner frame 2 , being in this 3 all places for molded containers 5 and molded container lid 12 are documented by these. The molded containers 5 are from the housing 1 held, which is considered a fortification. The molded containers are for this 5 on horizontal struts 4 the lattice structure 3 , which are designed as an angle. The molded container lid 12 are on the plates 18 of the inner frame 2 attached. There are mounting strips for this 23 on the plates 18 attached. Between the mold container lids 12 and the mounting strips 23 are spring elements 24 provided which tilt between mold container 5 and molded container lid 12 prevent.

The inner frame 2 is in the housing 1 arranged vertically displaceable, with a vertical displacement along the glazing axis V takes place. In 3 is shown a closed state of the device in which all the mold container lid 12 on the molded containers 5 lie on or rest in them and the contained raw food product is pressed.

4 and 5 each show a sectional view of the device, the section being shown such that on the at least one open side of the housing 1 is watched. It contains a large number of molded containers 5 and each associated mold container lids 12 , There is also an arrangement of molded containers 5 and molded container lid 12 shown in enlargement. 4 and 5 basically show the same embodiment, the device in 4 is shown in the open state. The inner frame 2 moved up and the mold container lid 12 are from the molded containers 5 arranged away. The deck structure 21 is above the top of the case 1 , especially above the ends of the first corner elements 7 , arranged.

5 on the other hand shows the device in the closed state, in which the molded container lid 12 into the mold container 5 be pushed in. The deck structure 21 closes flush with the first corner elements 7 from.

The invention is not limited to one of the above-described embodiments, but can be modified in many ways.

All of the features and advantages arising from the claims, the description and the drawing, including constructive details, spatial arrangements and method steps, can be essential to the invention both individually and in the most varied of combinations.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

casing

2

inner frame

3

lattice structure

4

pursuit

5

mold container

6

first levels

7

first corner elements

8th

first threaded elements

9

soil structure

10

transmission

11

opening

12

Form container lid

13

roll

14

second corner elements

15

second threaded elements

16

second level

17

casing

18

plates

19

recesses

20

rods

21

deck structure

22

deck pursuit

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fastening strips

24

spring element

A1

first predefined distance

A2

second predefined distance

V

displacement axis

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Patent literature cited

• DE 102010031011 B4 [0002, 0004]

Claims (10)

Device for producing a pressed food, which has a housing (1) open on at least one side for receiving a plurality of separate molded containers (5) and an inner frame (2) which is vertically displaceably mounted in the housing (1) and accommodates a large number of has separate mold container lids (12), the housing (1) comprising a plurality of first horizontal planes (6) spaced apart from one another by a first predefined distance (A1), the inner frame (2) comprising a plurality of second horizontal baffles (A2 ) comprises spaced apart planes (16), the first and second predefined spacings (A1, A2) being coordinated with one another and in each case being constant at least when the inner frame (2) is displaced relative to the housing (1). Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the housing (1) has first vertically arranged corner elements (7) which form the corners of the housing (1) and the inner frame (2) has second vertically arranged corner elements (14) which form the corners of the inner frame (2 ) form, the second corner elements (14) of the inner frame (1) slidably abutting the first corner elements (7) of the housing (1). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (1) has a lattice structure (3) on the open side with a plurality of horizontal and vertical struts (4), the plurality of shaped containers (5) in particular on the struts (4 ) can be attached. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner frame (2) has a plurality of horizontally arranged and vertically spaced plates (18) to which the molded container lid (12) can be fastened. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one transmission (10) is provided in the housing (1), with the effect of which the inner frame (2) can be displaced within the housing (1). Device after Claim 5 , characterized in that the at least one gear (10) is a spindle gear. Device according to one of the Claims 5 or 6 , characterized in that a drive, in particular in the form of a turning tool, can be attached to the gear (10). Device according to one of the Claims 5 to 7 , characterized in that the housing (1) has at least one first, vertically arranged threaded element (8) which is driven by the gear (10), whereby the first threaded element (8) is rotated. Device after Claim 8 , characterized in that the inner frame (2) has at least one second threaded element (15) which is in engagement with the first threaded element (8), the first and second threaded elements (8, 15) being rotatably mounted relative to one another. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device is movable, in particular mobile.

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