EP1253997B1 - Vorrichtung zum zerkleinern von nahrungsmitteln - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum zerkleinern von nahrungsmitteln Download PDF

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EP1253997B1
EP1253997B1 EP01900023A EP01900023A EP1253997B1 EP 1253997 B1 EP1253997 B1 EP 1253997B1 EP 01900023 A EP01900023 A EP 01900023A EP 01900023 A EP01900023 A EP 01900023A EP 1253997 B1 EP1253997 B1 EP 1253997B1
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Walter Michel
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Moha Moderne Haushaltwaren AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B26D3/24—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor to obtain segments other than slices, e.g. cutting pies
    • B26D3/26—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor to obtain segments other than slices, e.g. cutting pies specially adapted for cutting fruit or vegetables, e.g. for onions

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  • the present invention relates to a hacker according to Preamble of claim 1 for onions, others Vegetables and other foods (CH-A-390 479).
  • a hacker according to GB-A-821'493 differs from aforementioned hackers essentially by another Advancing mechanism.
  • the known hackers have in common that the necessary radial rotational mobility and the likewise necessary vertical up and down mobility of the actuating mechanism is achieved by its circular cylindrical outer shape. Vegetable choppers of this form have been available on the market for many years.
  • the actuating mechanism not only represents an essential functional part, but also has a decisive influence on the external appearance of the devices. With the known hackers, however, it is not possible for the manufacturer to change the outer shape of the actuation mechanism decisively, although this would be desirable for design and ergonomic reasons.
  • the hacker has a housing 1 which consists of an upper part 2 and a lower part 3.
  • the lower part 3 is connected to the upper part 2 by means of a bayonet catch or the like.
  • the upper housing part 2 is composed of an outer wall 20 of the housing, an upwardly open cylindrical insert 4 arranged therein and a base 5 which is integrally connected to the insert 4.
  • the bottom 5 has an opening 7 surrounded by a cylindrical extension 6.
  • the cylindrical wall of the insert 4 has helically shaped grooves.
  • the chamber formed from the cylindrical wall 4 serves to receive the rotatable parts of the actuating mechanism 9.
  • the actuating mechanism comprises a plunger 11 which is guided in the opening 7 of the chamber base 5.
  • the plunger 11 is firmly connected to a push button 12, which has a cylindrical extension 13 downwards, the outer diameter of which corresponds to the inner diameter of the insert chamber.
  • the push button is thus guided in the chamber.
  • a spiral spring 14 which presses the push button 12 together with the plunger 11 upwards.
  • the actuating mechanism comprises a cap 40 which is put over the push button 12.
  • the side walls 41 of the cap 40 are spaced apart from the cylindrical extension 13 of the push button and form a receiving space 19 therewith. If the actuating mechanism is in an upper rest position, as shown in FIG Recording room to lie. If the actuating mechanism is pressed downward, the cylindrical insert 4 penetrates upward into the receiving space 19. As can be seen from FIG.
  • the cap is rectangular in cross section.
  • a rectangular opening 21 is provided in the upper housing part 20, so that in the assembled state the upper housing part 2 is penetrated by the cap 4 and the further inner parts of the actuating mechanism.
  • the cylindrical push button 12 is held in the cap 40 so that it can rotate in an upper region.
  • a cap cover 43 for holding the push button 12 is provided with tongues 42 which project downwards.
  • the tongues 42 are provided with an inner annular groove 44, into which a corresponding annular bead on the outer wall of the push button 12 can engage.
  • the push button is provided with an annular groove and the tongues 42 are provided with corresponding beads.
  • the cap can simply be put over the push button until the beads snap into the ring groove.
  • the push button 12 is thus held in the cap 4 so as to be rotatable about the main axis A of the device without a relative movement of the two parts in the vertical direction to one another being possible.
  • This type of storage of the push button in the cap allows caps of any cross-sectional shape to be used.
  • triangular, star-shaped, heart-shaped or completely irregular cross-sectional shapes can also be selected. The freedom of design is limited only to the extent that the cap 4 must be able to accommodate at least the push button 12 and the cylindrical insert 4.
  • a two-part clutch 15, 16 which forms the core of the positive advance mechanism.
  • a knife holder is attached to the lower end of the ram.
  • a shock absorber 18 is located between the knife holder 17 and the chamber bottom.
  • a wavy-shaped cleaver 19 known per se is fastened in the knife holder.
  • a scraper 21 is provided in a manner known per se, which can also be removed when the housing is disassembled into the upper part and lower part, which considerably simplifies cleaning.
  • a chopping plate 22 on which the housing is placed. The exact design and function of the clutch is known from EP-B-0'345'223.
  • the coupling consists of two parts 15, 16, which are joined together and can be rotated in one direction.
  • the second coupling element 16 consists essentially of a cylindrical outer wall which is provided with two axially parallel projections lying opposite one another. These projections serve to insert the second coupling part 16 into corresponding grooves 30 in the inner wall of the extension of the push button 12.
  • the cap 4 when using the chopper 1 no rotation relative to Upper housing part 2. It can therefore be used by the user without negative impact on the function of the Advance mechanism in both the down and in the upward movement are continuously held. On This almost eliminates operating errors when chopping.

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  • Food-Manufacturing Devices (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • Crushing And Pulverization Processes (AREA)
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  • Excavating Of Shafts Or Tunnels (AREA)
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EP01900023A 2000-02-10 2001-01-10 Vorrichtung zum zerkleinern von nahrungsmitteln Expired - Lifetime EP1253997B1 (de)

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PCT/CH2001/000017 WO2001058652A1 (de) 2000-02-10 2001-01-10 Vorrichtung zum zerkleinern von nahrungsmitteln

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