DE202020106113U1 - Knife holding block for a knife storage system for one or more knives and a knife storage system with at least two knife holding blocks - Google Patents

Abstract

Knife holding block (100) for a knife storage system (500) for a plurality of knives (10), with a base body (110) which is intended to be placed on a support surface (120) on a surface and which has a height (116) in the direction of a Vertical axis (z), a width (114) in the direction of a transverse axis (y) and a longitudinal extent (112) in the direction of a longitudinal axis (x) transverse to the vertical axis (z) and transverse axis (y),
wherein the longitudinal extension (112) is greater than the width (114) in the direction of the transverse axis (y),
wherein the base body (110) has a handle rest (130) for receiving knife handles (12) and a blade rest (140) offset in height in the direction of the vertical axis (z) to the handle rest (130),
a knife (10), when used as intended, with an area of its knife handle (12) on the handle rest (130) of a first base body (110) and with an area (16) of its knife edge (14) on the cutter rest (140) one thereon in the direction of the transverse axis (y) supports the following further base body (110),
wherein the handle tray (130) has a comb-like structure (131) with partition walls (132) alternating in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x) and spaces (134) for receiving the knife handles (12) of a plurality of consecutive ones along the longitudinal axis (x) Has knives (10), in particular in a single-layer arrangement of the knives (10), with knife edges (14) arranged essentially parallel in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x),
wherein each of the intermediate spaces (134) has an incision (136) to a cutting edge receiving space (150)
characterized in that
the cutter tray (140) is upstream of a cutter receiving space (150) adjoining it in the direction of the transverse axis (y), and
the cutting edge receiving space (150) is at least partially closed with a cover (152) towards the handle rest (130) so that a knife edge (14) of a knife (10) protruding into the cutting edge receiving space (150) is covered by the cover (152).

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to a knife holding block for a knife storage system for one or more knives and a knife storage system with at least two knife holding blocks.

Various cutlery storage systems are known in which pieces of cutlery can be sorted or stored unsorted.

In canteens, for example, large quantities of cutlery are stored in trays from which the user can remove the parts individually. In general, it cannot be avoided that one user touches several parts in the shell, which another user then removes.

From the EP 3302181 B1 is known a hygienic cutlery storage system for knives, forks and spoons. The hygienic cutlery storage system comprises a holding block for one or more cutlery items, the cutlery items each having a handle area and a tool area and the holding block having a handle area tray and a tool area tray, which handle area tray is arranged above the tool area tray in the intended use state and along its length a plurality of Cutlery can be added next to each other. The handle area tray has a comb-like structure in order to receive the cutlery item in a lateral position in relation to its tool area. The handle area tray also has an angle of inclination with respect to a horizontal installation surface of the holding block so that the inserted cutlery item is inclined in the intended use state from the handle area by the inclination angle to the installation surface.

Disclosure of the invention

The object of the invention is to create an improved knife holding block for a knife storage system.

A further object is to create a knife storage system with at least one knife holding block in which knives can be presented and removed in a hygienic manner in large quantities.

The tasks are achieved by the features of the independent claims. Favorable configurations and advantages of the invention emerge from the further claims, the description and the drawing.

According to one aspect of the invention, a knife holding block for a knife storage system is proposed with a base body which is intended to be set up on a set-up surface on a base. The base body has a height in the direction of a vertical axis, a width in the direction of a transverse axis and a longitudinal extent in the direction of a longitudinal axis transverse to the vertical axis and transverse axis. The longitudinal extent is greater than the width in the direction of the transverse axis. The base body has a handle rest for receiving knife handles and a cutter rest, offset in height in the direction of the vertical axis relative to the handle rest, for receiving knife edges. When used as intended, a knife is supported with an area of the knife handle on the handle rest of a first base body and with an area of its knife edge on the cutter rest of a further base body following it in the direction of the transverse axis. The knives can rest on the handle rest with the end piece of the knife handle, for example. In the inserted state, the knives extend transversely to the longitudinal extent of the base body. The handle rest has a comb-like structure with dividing walls alternating one after the other in the direction of the longitudinal axis and spaces for receiving the knife handles of a plurality of knives following one another along the longitudinal axis with knife edges arranged essentially parallel in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The knives are in particular arranged in a single layer. Each of the interspaces has an incision towards a cutting edge receiving space.

According to the invention, the cutter holder is located in front of the adjoining cutter receiving space in the direction of the transverse axis, and the cutter receiving space is at least partially closed with a cover to the handle rest so that a knife edge of a knife protruding into the cutter receiving space is covered by the cover.

The knife handle is the portion of the knife where the knife is usually held in use. The knife edge is the section of the knife with which the knife is usually brought into contact with food.

In the intended state of use, the knife holding block, in particular a plurality of knife holding blocks, is equipped with knives and, in particular, is arranged on a base element in such a way that the knives are inclined in the manner described along their length from top to bottom.

The installation surface of the knife holder block is the horizontal surface on which the Knife holding block is in place when used as intended. The knife holding block can have a bottom which is formed by a more or less continuous surface. Optionally or in addition, the knife holding block can have feet or a frame on which the knife holding block stands on the installation surface.

The knives are inclined from the knife handle to the knife edge. Due to the inclination of the knives, the knives can be presented in a space-saving manner, in that the knives partially overlap, but are easily accessible to a user. The knives are arranged in single layers next to one another, and the knives can be removed individually without necessarily having to touch other knives in order to select a knife.

The knife edges are advantageously arranged essentially within the knife receiving space, which adjoins the knife holder in the direction of the transverse axis and is thereby shielded from the outside by the cover. The knife handles are arranged outside of the cutting space and are easily accessible to the user. This arrangement makes it difficult or impossible for a user to touch the knife edges when removing the knife. Furthermore, a deposit of aerosols on the knife edges can be prevented or at least made more difficult by the arrangement of the knife edges in the knife edge receiving space. This ensures a high standard of hygiene when removing the knives, even if a large number of users access the knives. In addition, the area of the knife edge which is supported on the knife edge rest can be small in contrast to the total length of the knife edge. As a result, only a relatively small area of the knife edge can have contact with the knife edge storage area. In addition, the extension of the knife edge rest in the transverse direction can be designed to be shorter than if the entire knife edge were supported. This makes it easier to clean the cutter rest. The design is particularly suitable for cleaning in dishwashers.

Furthermore, the knives can be picked up gently and safely with their knife edges in the incisions. If the spaces between the handle rest and the cutting edge rest are open, the knives can slide into the incisions of the cutting edge rest from above and can also be easily removed again.

The knives can be sorted quickly, relieving the operating and kitchen staff. In addition, when sorting the knives, contact with the knife edges by the staff can be reduced.

According to a favorable embodiment, the incisions can each have a delimiting wall in the direction of the longitudinal axis and end in the direction of the vertical axis with the cutter tray. The incisions can be delimited at the bottom by a support surface for the area of the knife edge. Here, the bearing surfaces for the area of the knife edges can be arranged opposite the bearing surfaces for the area of the knife handles, wherein the bearing surfaces of the knife handles can each have an opening towards the knife holder.

According to a favorable embodiment, the comb-like structure of the handle rest can at least partially overlap the blade rest in the direction of the transverse axis, in particular cover it. As a result, the comb-like structure of the handle rest can at least partially cover the cutter rest and protect the corresponding areas of the knife edges arranged in the cutter rest from being accessed by a user.

According to a favorable embodiment, the boundary walls of the cutter rest can have a tilt angle relative to the vertical axis, which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface. Due to the tilt angle, the knives can be slightly inclined to the side along the longitudinal extension of the knife holding block. This has the advantage that the knives adopt a stable preferred direction and allow particularly easy sorting when they are sorted into the knife holding block, especially in combination with several holding blocks that are set up parallel to their longitudinal extension. The tilt angle can be small and only a few degrees. A tilt angle between 1 ° and 15 °, preferably between 2 ° and 10 °, is advantageously provided. Due to the slight incline, the knives slide particularly easily into their rest position.

According to a favorable embodiment, the partition walls of the handle rest can have a tilt angle with respect to the vertical axis which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface. This tilt angle also has the advantage that the knives adopt a stable preferred direction and allow particularly easy sorting when they are sorted into the knife holding block, especially in combination with several holding blocks that are set up parallel to their longitudinal extension. The tilt angle can be small and only a few degrees. A tilt angle between 1 ° and 15 °, preferably between 2 ° and 10 °, is advantageously provided. Due to the slight incline, the knives slide particularly easily into their rest position.

According to a favorable embodiment, the tilt angles of the partition walls and the contact surfaces can be identical. This simplifies the manufacture of the knife holding blocks.

According to a favorable embodiment, the handle rest can have an angle of inclination with respect to the vertical axis such that an inserted knife is inclined in the intended use state from the knife handle to the installation surface. This inclination can make it easier to insert the knife, as the knife can slide into the corresponding knife holder due to gravity. In addition, the accessibility of the knife for a user can be improved. Because of the inclination of the knife handles, the knife handles are partially facing the user, so that the user can grip the knife handles from the front instead of from above.

According to a favorable embodiment, an end strip for free ends of the knife handles can be provided on the handle rest. The knives can thus be positioned in a defined position. The end strip also makes it easier to insert the knife. The end strip for the free ends of the knife handles can reliably prevent a knife edge of a knife that has been removed from accidentally pushing a knife handle of another knife above it out of the handle rest.

According to a favorable embodiment, a stop for free ends of the knife edges can be provided in the knife-edge receiving space. The stop can fix the knife in a predetermined position or make further movement of the knife in the transverse direction of the base body difficult or prevent. The stop can be formed by a wall delimiting the blade receiving space, which wall runs in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding block can have at least one positioning means in order to position the main body of the knife holding block on a base element and, if necessary, to fix it in the use state. In this way, distances between holding blocks arranged parallel to the longitudinal extension can be set flexibly and thus set to different knife lengths. The holding blocks are stably arranged as an ensemble on the base element and also withstand dynamic loads during loading, transporting, removing and cleaning.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a knife storage system with a base element on which at least one knife holding block for one or more knives is received. The knives each have a knife handle and a knife edge. The at least one knife holding block has a handle rest and a cutter rest, which handle rest is arranged above the cutter rest in the intended use state, wherein a plurality of knives can be accommodated next to one another along its longitudinal extension.

It is proposed that at least two knife holding blocks are arranged on the base element along a longitudinal extension of the base element.

A system can be created that is flexible in terms of size and can easily be adapted for different knife sizes and / or quantities of knives.

Knives, each in different sizes, can be logistically stocked in large numbers in a small space. By making large numbers of sorted knives available, the refilling interval is extended, which relieves the work of the catering staff and saves time and money.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding blocks can be lined up on the base element, wherein in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks is screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding blocks can be lined up on the base element along a rail, wherein in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks can be screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element. A releasable fastening of the knife holding blocks on the base element is advantageous. Alternatively, one or more holding blocks can be firmly connected to the base element.

The individual parts or the assembled measuring storage system can be cleaned hygienically in dishwashers, which is particularly advantageous in large kitchens and at events. A high standard of hygiene can be maintained from inserting the knives to transporting the equipped knife storage system and removing the knives to cleaning the knife storage system.

According to a favorable embodiment, a knife holding block can be provided as the first end piece, which can be designed without handle rest, but with incisions. This end piece can be used as the last knife holding block in a series of holding blocks arranged parallel to their longitudinal extent be provided. The total weight of the system or an expansion along the longitudinal axis of the system can thereby be reduced. Alternatively, a conventional knife holding block with a handle rest can be provided.

According to a favorable embodiment, a knife holding block can be provided as the second end piece, which can be designed without a knife holder but with a handle holder. This end piece can be provided as the first knife holding block in a series of holding blocks arranged parallel to its longitudinal extent. The total weight of the system or an expansion along the longitudinal axis of the system can thereby be reduced. Alternatively, a conventional knife holding block with a knife holder can be provided.

According to a favorable embodiment, knives can be arranged in a single layer on the knife holding blocks. This allows a decorative presentation and hygienically perfect application. At the same time, the knives can be removed very easily and without problems.

According to a favorable embodiment, knife handles can be arranged in a self-supporting manner between the knife holding blocks. This allows the knives to be gripped and removed from a defined area.

According to a favorable embodiment, at least one of the knife holding blocks can be illuminated or coupled to a lighting device. This allows a visually particularly appealing and effective presentation of the knives.

The holding blocks can advantageously be made of plastic, in particular of food-safe plastic.

Figure list

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawings. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

• 1 eine isometrische Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerhalteblocks von seiner Vorderseite her mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 2 eine isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 1 von seiner Unterseite her mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer;
• 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Messerhalteblock aus den 1 und 2 mit einem sich an der Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 4 eine Ansicht von unten auf den Messerhalteblock aus den 1 bis 3; mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer;
• 5 eine Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 4 von seiner Rückseite her;
• 6 eine Frontalansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 5;
• 7 eine Seitenansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 6 mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer und mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 8 eine Seitenansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 7 mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer und mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 9 eine isometrische Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerhalteblocks von seiner Vorderseite her;
• 10 eine isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 9 von seiner Unterseite her;
• 11 ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt der isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 10;
• 12 eine isometrische Ansicht von mehreren Messerhalteblöcken nach den 1 bis 8, die parallel zu ihrer Längserstreckung angeordnet sind;
• 13 eine Draufsicht auf ein Grundelement eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerablagesystems mit randseitigen Positioniermitteln.

It shows as an example:

• 1 an isometric view of a first embodiment of a knife holding block according to the invention from its front side with a knife supported on a handle rest;
• 2 Figure 3 is an isometric view of the knife holder block 1 from its underside with a knife supported on a knife rest;
• 3 a top view of the knife holder block from the 1 and 2 with a knife supported on the handle rest;
• 4th a view from below of the knife holder block from the 1 to 3 ; with a knife supported on a knife rest;
• 5 a view of the knife holding block from the 1 to 4th from its back;
• 6th a front view of the knife holding block from the 1 to 5 ;
• 7th a side view of the knife holding block from the 1 to 6th with a knife supported on a blade rest and with a knife supported on a handle rest;
• 8th a side view of the knife holding block from the 1 to 7th with a knife supported on a blade rest and with a knife supported on a handle rest;
• 9 an isometric view of a second embodiment of a knife holding block according to the invention from its front side;
• 10 Figure 3 is an isometric view of the knife holder block 9 from its underside;
• 11 an enlarged section of the isometric view of the knife holder block 10 ;
• 12 an isometric view of several knife holding blocks after the 1 to 8th which are arranged parallel to their longitudinal extent;
• 13th a plan view of a basic element of a knife storage system according to the invention with edge-side positioning means.

Embodiments of the invention

Components of the same type or having the same effect are numbered with the same reference symbols in the figures. The figures show only examples and are not to be understood as restrictive.

Directional terminology used in the following with terms such as “left”, “right”, “up”, “down”, “in front of” “behind”, “after” and the like serves only for a better understanding of the figures and is in no way intended to restrict the Represent generality. The illustrated Components and elements, their design and use can vary according to the considerations of a person skilled in the art and can be adapted to the respective applications.

The 1 to 8th show different views of a knife holding block 100 according to a first embodiment of the invention. 1 shows an isometric view of the knife holder block 100 from its front 117 here, 2 an isometric view of the knife holder block 100 from below, 3 a top view, 4th a view from below, 5 a view from its back 118 here, 6th a front view of the knife holder block 100 , 7th and 8th a side view of the knife holder block 100 . The knife holder block 100 is advantageous for use in a knife storage system 500 intended.

The 9 to 11 show different views of a knife holding block 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention. 9 shows an isometric view of the knife holder block 100 from its front 117 here, 10 an isometric view of the knife holder block 100 from below, 11 shows an enlarged section of the isometric view of the knife holding block 100 out 10 .

In the following, the common features of the two exemplary embodiments will first be discussed and, in the further course, the differences between the exemplary embodiments.

The knife holder block 100 consists in the illustrated embodiments of a base body 110 . The basic body 110 is to be set up on a support surface 120 intended. The exhibition area 120 can correspond to a surface of a table or a buffet. Alternatively, the installation surface 120 also a base of a basic element 510 a knife storage system 500 correspond. The basic body 110 is here elongated with a height 116 in the direction of a vertical axis z , one width 114 in the direction of a transverse axis y and a longitudinal extension 112 in the direction of a longitudinal axis x across the vertical axis z and transverse axis y . The longitudinal extension 112 is larger than the width 114 The longitudinal axis x , the transverse axis y and the vertical axis z are oriented perpendicular to each other.

The knife holder block 100 has a front 117 and a back 118 as well as a handle rest 130 and a cutting edge tray 140 on.

The handle rest 130 takes knife handles 12 on. The one in the direction of the vertical axis z for handle rest 130 Height-offset cutting edge storage 140 takes knife edges 14th on. The handle rest 130 is in the intended use condition above the knife rest 140 arranged.

A knife supports itself when used as intended 10 with a rear portion of his knife handle 12 on the handle rest 130 of a first base body 110 and with an area 16 his knife edge 14th on the cutter rest 140 one on it in the direction of the transverse axis y following further basic body 110 from. Every knife is there 10 in the inserted state with two knife holding blocks 100 in contact.

The handle rest 130 includes a comb-like structure 131 with in the direction of the longitudinal axis x alternating partition walls 132 and spaces 134 for holding the knife handles 12 a plurality of along the longitudinal axis x consecutive knives 10 . The knife 10 lies with the end of his knife handle 12 in one of the spaces 134 on the handle rest 130 on the first knife holder block 100 on. In the illustrated embodiments, the comb-like structure works 131 from the back 118 of the knife holder block 100 and extends in the transverse direction y over part of the handle rest 130 .

Any of the spaces in between 134 has an incision 136 , to a cutter receiving space 150 down, up. The knife 30 protrudes with its knife edge 130 through the back 118 of the next knife holding block 100 in its cutting edge receiving space 150 inside. The cutting area 150 is from walls 154 , 156 , 158 completely enclosed. Here has a rear wall 158 the cuts 136 on. In an alternative embodiment, the blade receiving space 150 only partially from the walls 154 , 156 , 158 be enclosed.

The gaps can be advantageous 134 the handle rest 130 for cutting edge storage 140 open with unspecified slots. This allows knives 10 simply from above through the slots for cutting edge storage 140 out and into the incisions 136 the cutting edge storage 140 slide in and just as easily be pulled out diagonally upwards. The handle rest is advantageous 130 with a finishing strip 138 provided so that the knife edge 14th a knife 10 When pulling out, do not use a knife handle above 12 another knife position can collide because the knife edge 14th on the end strip 138 would trigger as a lock.

The knife holder block 100 takes a plurality of knives 10 single layer on. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the knives are in the side position to save space, so that Knife cutting 14th each with the narrow side on a support surface 144 the cutting edge storage 140 prop up.

The knife holder block 100 stands in the intended use with its main body 110 on the horizontal installation surface 120 . In the illustrated embodiments of 1-11 stands the knife holder block 100 with contact surfaces 102 on the installation surface 120 . The contact areas 102 are from the underside of the cutting edge receiving space 150 at least partially enclosing and on the underside of the base body 110 arranged, walls 154 , 156 , 158 educated. In an alternative embodiment, the base body 110 optionally or alternatively have a plurality of strips which form the contact surfaces 102 form. Optionally, the underside of the base body 110 also be designed flat, or feet can be provided for setting up.

The cuts 136 point in the direction of the longitudinal axis x one boundary wall each 142 on. In the direction of the vertical axis z end the incision 136 above with the cutter rest 140 . In the direction of the vertical axis z the cuts end 136 below with the support surface 144 for the area 16 the knife edge 14th . The supporting surface 144 extends essentially in a plane falling from the longitudinal axis x and from the transverse axis y is stretched. Here is the width of the support surface 144 depending on the width of the incision 136 . The length of the bearing surface 144 is dependent on the dimensions of the cutter rest 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y .

As from the 2 and 4th can be seen includes the knife rest 140 of the first embodiment of the knife holding block 100 a protrusion on the inside of the back wall 158 showing the incisions 136 having. The projection is at the level of the incisions 136 arranged, the knife edges 14th are passed through the projection. The supporting surface 144 is formed by a plane which is from the longitudinal axis x and from the transverse axis y is stretched. This plane can become the vertical axis z be inclined.

As from the 10 and 11 can be seen, includes the cutter tray 140 of the second embodiment of the knife holding block 100 two in the direction of the longitudinal axis x running and in the direction of the transverse axis y converging surfaces, the incision 136 runs through both surfaces. In the illustrated embodiment of the cutter tray 140 is the contact surface 144 arranged in the area in which the two surfaces converge at an apex angle. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, not shown, of the knife rest 140 , the cutting edge can 140 also have a different cross-section and different dimensions, whereby the dimensions of the support surface 144 can be varied. The surfaces can enclose a cavity or correspond to the sides of a solid body.

In both exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100 is that in the direction of the transverse axis y running length of the support surface 144 much shorter than the length of the knife edge 14th whereby the resting area 16 or the area arranged between the walls 16 or the area arranged in the projection 16 the knife edge 14th is narrow. This allows a large part of the knife edge 14th contact-free and self-supporting in the cutting area 150 be arranged.

In both exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100 , covers the comb-like structure 131 the handle rest 130 the cutting edge tray 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y Completely. In an alternative embodiment, the comb-like structure 131 the handle rest 130 the cutting edge tray 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y at least partially overlap.

As from the 1 and 6th can also be seen, have the partitions 132 the handle rest 130 of the first embodiment of the knife holding block 100 a tilt angle β2 against the vertical axis z which is perpendicular to the installation surface 120 is arranged. This causes the inserted knife to tilt 10 ( 1 and 3 ) by this tilt angle β2 and gets into a stable position. The tilt angle β2 can be low, in particular at most 10 °. The partitions 132 form lateral contact surfaces for the free ends of the knife handle 12 the knife 10 ( 1 and 3 ). Usually shaped knives 10 are narrow sides of the knife edge 14th also the narrow sides of the knife handle 12 . In this case, the knife handles lie 12 with their narrow sides facing down in the comb-like structure 131 . Are the narrow sides of the knife handles 12 opposite the narrow sides of the knife edge 14th Arranged at an angle, the comb-like structure 131 be designed accordingly with larger spaces.

In the second embodiment of the knife holding block 100 can use the partitions 132 also a tilt angle β2 against the vertical axis z exhibit.

How out 5 can be seen show the boundary walls 142 the incisions 136 a tilt angle β1 against the vertical axis z which is perpendicular to the installation surface 120 is arranged. The two tilt angles β1 and β2 can be the same. The tilt angle β1 performs the knife edges 14th the knife 10 ( 4th ) in a stable position so that a larger number of knives can be inserted 10 ( 12 ) can be done particularly quickly and easily.

In the second embodiment of the knife holding block 100 can the boundary walls 142 the incisions 136 also a tilt angle β1 against the vertical axis z exhibit.

How out 7th can also be seen, has the handle rest 130 of the first embodiment of the knife holding block 100 an angle of inclination α against the vertical axis z so on that an inserted knife 10 when the knife handle is used as intended 12 starting from the installation area 120 is inclined. The entire handle rest can be used 130 so be inclined, or just the comb-like structure 131 , especially on the bottom of the handle rest 130 . The front 117 of the knife holder block 100 is at an angle, for example, corresponding to the inclination angle α inclined outwards.

How out 9 can also be seen, has the handle rest 130 of the second embodiment of the knife holding block 100 no angle of inclination α against the vertical axis z on. In an alternative embodiment, the entire handle rest 130 or just the comb-like structure 131 an angle of inclination α against the vertical axis z exhibit.

As from the 1 to 8th can also be seen is on the handle rest 130 of the illustrated first embodiment of the knife holding block 100 an end strip 139 for free ends of the knife handles 12 intended. This allows the knife handle 12 a knife 10 ( 1 , 7th and 8th ) with its free end not over the knife holder block 100 survive.

How out 9 can also be seen is on the handle rest 130 of the illustrated second embodiment of the knife holding block 100 no end strip 139 for free ends of the knife handles 12 intended. In an alternative embodiment, an end strip 139 on the handle rest 130 are provided.

As from the 2 , 4th and 10 can also be seen, is in the blade receiving space 150 of the illustrated embodiments of the knife holding block 100 an attack 146 for free ends of the knife edges 14th intended. In the illustrated embodiments of the knife holding block 100 , becomes the stop 146 from an inside of one, the blade receiving space 150 limiting towards the front and in the direction of the longitudinal axis x running, front wall 154 educated. In an alternative embodiment of the knife holding block 100 , the stop can 146 also from one, in the cutting area 150 arranged and in the direction of the longitudinal axis x running, web or another suitable element.

In the two illustrated exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100 is at least one positioning means 160 provided to the base body 110 in the state of use on a basic element 510 to position and / or fix a knife storage system. The positioning means 160 are designed as a toothed structure in the illustrated embodiments. The toothed structures are each on an outside of one, the cutting edge receiving space 150 delimiting to the side and in the direction of the transverse axis y running side wall 156 arranged. Both side walls 156 a knife holder block 100 Positioning means 160 exhibit.

The 12 Figure 11 shows an isometric view of four knife holding blocks 100 . according to the first embodiment, which are arranged parallel to their longitudinal extension and with knives 10 are equipped. The four knife holding blocks 100 take up three single-layer knife layers. The free ends of the knife handles 12 lie on the handle rest 130 a knife holder block 100 on while the knife edges 14th partially in the cutting edge receiving space 150 of the next knife holder block 100 immerse. By varying the distance between the knife holding blocks 100 would also be a complete immersion of the knife edges 14th into the cutting edge receiving space 150 actionable. The knife edges 14th the inserted knife 10 are therefore hygienically protected from contact and aerosols.

From the knife handles 12 there is only a small area on the handle rest 130 on and only a small area 16 the knife edge 14th lies on the cutting edge rest 150 on so each knife 10 only held in small areas and a large area in between is self-supporting. Hence, a knife can 10 can be easily grasped and removed in the self-supporting area. This is how the knife storage system becomes even with a large number of accesses 500 or the knives 10 not soiled, since a user's hand is essentially with the outermost knife 10 , but hardly any parts of the knife storage system 500 comes into contact. Due to the given incline of the knife 10 can the detected knife 10 can also be easily pulled out. Knives can be removed from each knife layer at the same time, so that one layer does not have to be cleared before knives 10 the next layer are accessible.

The foremost knife holding block 100 can be designed as an end piece and only one Cutting edge storage 140 exhibit. On the handle rest 130 can be omitted with this end piece. For example, the end piece with the base element 510 be screwed.

The rearmost knife holding block can also be used as an option 100 be provided as an end piece that does not have a cutting edge tray 140 has, which would be superfluous at this point, but with a handle rest 130 with a comb-like structure 112 is trained.

13th shows a plan view of a base element 510 a knife storage system according to the invention 500 with positioning means on the edge 520 .

As in the top view in 18th can be seen, the basic element sits 510 in a bowl 530 with a border. The basic element 510 can in the shell 530 can be used. Optionally, the basic element 510 and the shell 530 be made in one piece, the basic element 510 the bottom of the bowl 530 forms. The knife holding blocks 100 , are within the basic element 510 or within the shell 530 positioned so that its in the direction of the transverse axis y running side walls 156 the knife holding blocks 100 parallel to the long sides 512 the border run. The one in the direction of the longitudinal axis x running front walls 154 and back panels 158 run parallel to the transverse sides 514 the border. Here the basic element 510 positioning means on the long sides 520 on which with the positioning means 160 the knife holding blocks 100 work together. This will facilitate the insertion of the knife holder blocks 100 facilitated because of the distances between the knife holding blocks 100 by the positioning means 520 of the basic element 510 are already specified. In addition, the interacting positioning means 520 , 160 the corresponding knife holder block 100 fix in place. The positioning means 520 , 160 can for example be designed as a toothed structure. Becomes the knife holder block 100 from above onto the basic element 510 set, teeth of one toothed structure can slide down in spaces between teeth of the other toothed structure and mesh with one another. The toothing prevents the knife holder blocks from slipping 100 on or in the basic element 510 . By varying the overlap of the positioning means, which are designed as toothed structures 520 , 160 can be a distance between two consecutive holding blocks 100 matching a length of the knife 10 can be adjusted or varied more precisely.

The border can be on one in the direction of the transverse axis y extending longitudinal side have a recess, so that the knife 10 are easily accessible from this side. The recess is so long that all exhibition areas are accessible. A recess on the opposite side is also conceivable, so that a knife 10 can be taken from both sides from any position.

In an alternative embodiment, not shown, of the knife storage system 500 can use the knife holding blocks 100 on the basic element 510 be lined up along a rail, in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks 100 with the basic element 510 is screwed, jammed, toothed or latched. The knife holding blocks 100 For example, elements can have tunnels which are guided along the rail.

The presentation of the knives can be designed particularly decorative if at least one of the holding blocks 100 is illuminated or is coupled to a lighting device (not shown).

List of reference symbols

10

knife

12

Knife handle

14th

Knife edge

16

Area

100

Knife holder block

102

Contact surfaces

110

Base body

112

Longitudinal extension

114

width

116

height

117

front

118

back

120

Installation area

130

Handle rest

131

comb-like structure

132

partition wall

134

Space

136

incision

138

End strip

140

Cutting edge storage

142

Boundary wall

144

Support surface

146

attack

150

Cutting edge receiving space

152

cover

154

Front wall

156

Side wall

158

Back wall

160

Positioning means

500

Knife storage system

510

Basic element

512

Long side

514

Transverse side

520

Positioning means

530

Bowl

x

Vertical axis

y

Transverse axis

z

Longitudinal axis

α

Inclination angle of the handle rest

β1

Tilt angle of the boundary walls

β2

Tilt angle of the partition walls

QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Patent literature cited

• EP 3302181 B1 [0004]

Claims (18)

Knife holding block (100) for a knife storage system (500) for a plurality of knives (10), with a base body (110) which is intended to be placed on a support surface (120) on a surface and which has a height (116) in the direction of a Vertical axis (z), a width (114) in the direction of a transverse axis (y) and a longitudinal extension (112) in the direction of a longitudinal axis (x) transverse to the vertical axis (z) and transverse axis (y), the longitudinal extension (112) being greater is than the width (114) in the direction of the transverse axis (y), the base body (110) having a handle rest (130) for receiving knife handles (12) and a knife-edge rest (130) offset in height in the direction of the vertical axis (z) to the handle rest (130) 140), with a knife (10), when used as intended, with a region of its knife handle (12) on the handle rest (130) of a first base body (110) and with an area (16) of its knife edge (14) on the knife rest ( 140) one on it towards the Querac hse (y) is supported by a further base body (110), the handle rest (130) having a comb-like structure (131) with partition walls (132) alternating one after the other in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x) and intermediate spaces (134) for receiving the knife handles (12 ) has a plurality of knives (10) following one another along the longitudinal axis (x), in particular in a single-layer arrangement of the knives (10), with knife edges (14) arranged essentially parallel in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x), each of the intermediate spaces ( 134) has an incision (136) towards a cutter receiving space (150), characterized in that the cutter tray (140) is upstream of a cutter receiving space (150) adjoining in the direction of the transverse axis (y), and the cutter receiving space (150) with a cover (152) is at least partially closed off towards the handle rest (130), so that a knife edge (14) of a knife (10) protruding into the knife receiving space (150) is removed from the A cover (152) is covered. Knife holder block Claim 1 , the incision (136) each having a delimiting wall (142) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x) and terminating in the direction of the vertical axis (z) with the cutter support (140). Knife holder block Claim 1 or 2 wherein the comb-like structure (131) of the handle rest (130) at least partially overlaps, in particular covers, the blade rest (140) in the direction of the transverse axis (y). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the boundary walls (142) incisions (136) have a tilt angle (β1) relative to the vertical axis (z) which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface (120). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the partition walls (132) of the handle rest (130) have a tilt angle (β2) with respect to the vertical axis (z) which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface (120). Knife holder block Claim 4 and 5 , the tilt angles (β1, β2) of the partition walls (132) and the boundary walls (142) being identical. Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle rest (130) has an angle of inclination (a) to the vertical axis (z) so that an inserted knife (10) is inclined in the intended use state from the knife handle (12) to the installation surface (120) . Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, an end strip (139) for free ends of the knife handles (12) being provided on the handle tray (130). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, a stop (146) for free ends of the knife edges (14) being provided in the knife edge receiving space (150). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one positioning means (160) is provided in order to position and / or fix the base body (110) on a base element (510) in the state of use. Knife storage system (500) with a base element (510) on which at least one knife holding block (100) according to one of the preceding claims for one or more knives (10) is received, the knives (10) each having a knife handle (12) and a knife edge (14) and wherein the knife holding block (100) has a handle tray (130) and a knife tray (140), which handle tray (130) is arranged in the intended use state above the knife tray (140), with a plurality along its length (112) can be picked up by knives (10) next to one another, at least two knife holding blocks (100) being arranged on the base element (510) along a longitudinal extension (512) of the base element (510). Knife storage system according to Claim 11 , wherein the knife holding blocks (100) are lined up on the base element (510), in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element (510). Knife storage system according to Claim 11 or 12 wherein the knife holding blocks (100) are lined up on the base element (510) along a rail, wherein in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element (510). Knife storage system according to one of the Claims 11 to 13th , wherein a knife holding block (100) is provided as the first end piece, which is free of handle rest, but is formed with incisions (136). Knife storage system according to one of the Claims 11 to 14th , wherein a knife holding block (100) is provided as a second end piece, which is free of knife-edge rest, but is designed with a handle rest (130). Knife storage system according to one of the Claims 11 to 15th , wherein knives (10) can be arranged in one layer on the knife holding blocks (100). Knife storage system according to one of the Claims 11 to 16 wherein knife handles (12) are cantilevered between the knife holding blocks (100) between support points of the knife holding blocks (100). Knife storage system according to one of the Claims 11 to 17th , wherein at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is illuminated or is coupled to a lighting device.

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