EP1286613A1 - Holding device for knives - Google Patents
Holding device for knivesInfo
- Publication number
- EP1286613A1 EP1286613A1 EP01936366A EP01936366A EP1286613A1 EP 1286613 A1 EP1286613 A1 EP 1286613A1 EP 01936366 A EP01936366 A EP 01936366A EP 01936366 A EP01936366 A EP 01936366A EP 1286613 A1 EP1286613 A1 EP 1286613A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- holding device
- basic elements
- knives
- knife
- elements
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G21/00—Table-ware
- A47G21/14—Knife racks or stands; Holders for table utensils attachable to plates
Definitions
- the invention relates to a holding device for knives according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Holding devices for knives are known in different designs and designs. Such holding devices can be made of different materials such as wood, plastic, ceramic or metal due to the design. Basically, mobile holding or receiving devices are of fixed installed
- Differentiate holding devices for knives are in particular fastened to walls or cupboards and are often designed as simple strips on which the knives are held with their knife blades, for example by means of a magnetic attraction.
- the holding force is often insufficient.
- Another disadvantage is the generally unlimited access of children and the resulting high risk of injury.
- the mounting of the holders for the knives is often possible in poorly accessible positions. Access to the knives can thus be difficult.
- Mobile holding or receiving devices in the form of knife blocks which envelop the sharp blades of the knives, avoid some of the disadvantages of the aforementioned fixed holding devices.
- Knife blocks are made of wood, for example, and have slots that are adapted to the geometry of the knife blades.
- the blades of the knives are inserted into the knife blocks so that the knife handles rest on one side on the knife block.
- These knife blocks are often designed in such a way that the slots for receiving the knives form an angle of approximately 45 ° with the contact surface of the knife block.
- the advantage here is that the knives are easier to handle.
- the knife blocks can easily be brought to the respective position where they are to be used.
- the knife blocks can be used on a kitchen table, for example when preparing food, or can also be set up near a sink in order to be able to clean the knives before use.
- a disadvantage of such knife blocks is the insertion of the knife blades into the narrow receiving slots.
- the receiving slots are often only open on one side, so that moisture or food residues remaining on the knife blades can collect in the receiving slots for the knife blades before the knives are inserted. Even if the slits are opened on two sides, there is still the problem of insufficient cleaning of the narrow slits. Over a longer period of time, this leads to a not negligible contamination and ultimately to the possible formation of bacteria by bacteria. Furthermore, there is the disadvantage that knives stuck in knife blocks are too easy for children to remove.
- the object of the invention is therefore to design a holding device for knives in such a way that contamination is largely avoided.
- the holding device should be modular and can be dismantled accordingly.
- the characterizing features of claim 1 serve to achieve the object.
- the invention has the advantage that the modular holding device for knives has no places that are inaccessible for cleaning, and the formation of pathogens can thereby be prevented.
- the holding device according to the invention can be easily cleaned both by hand and in an automatically operated flushing device. Further advantages result from the subclaims.
- the holding device for knives comprises basic elements which can be arranged next to one another and which define at least one receptacle for knives.
- a recording of two adjacent basic elements can be formed.
- the knives can simply be inserted into the holding device and still be held mechanically stable by the same.
- at least two basic elements are strung together.
- a plurality such as three, four or five of basic elements can preferably also be connected to one another in such a way that three, four or five receptacles are defined, preferably surrounded, by two adjacent basic elements.
- the basic elements can also have a further holder for knives.
- the receptacle and / or the further receptacle are designed according to the invention as a receptacle slot for a knife blade, the receptacle slot completely penetrating the holding device in one direction, preferably along the longitudinal axis.
- the advantage here is that moisture can escape from the receiving slots.
- At least two basic elements are detachably connected to one another.
- the basic elements be connected to one another via guide elements, which are preferably designed as dovetail guides.
- Guide elements which are preferably designed as dovetail guides.
- Basic elements which can be plugged into one another and / or screwed together are also conceivable. It is advantageous here that basic elements showing signs of wear can be replaced by new ones without the use of complex tools.
- the holding device comprises at least one knife sharpener.
- One embodiment of the present invention also has a locking element which secures the knives against removal in a first position and allows the knives to be removed in a second position.
- the locking element forms a stop for the knife handles.
- the locking element can generally be connected to handles of the knives in a non-positive and / or positive manner.
- the invention advantageously provides for the basic elements to be arranged in a ring in such a way that they delimit a cavity with a circular cross section. However, it is also conceivable to arrange them in a row, which surrounds a cavity with an angular cross section or with a polyhedron cross section.
- the locking element can be used as a closure cap
- the locking element can also be designed as a rod-shaped rotating part, which preferably contains a handle designed as a knife sharpener.
- the stem penetrates into the cavity.
- the knives can advantageously be sharpened in a simple manner when they are removed from the holding device.
- the basic elements are lined up in a straight line and thus the Holding device to be advantageously used as a wall holder for knives.
- the basic elements on the side facing away from the wall can form a flat surface with a reduced risk of contamination.
- the locking element can preferably be moved longitudinally in the basic elements between a securing position and a release position.
- the locking element can also include a knife sharpener.
- the basic elements can be used as
- Bent sheet metal parts and / or be formed as plastic molded parts The advantage here lies in the simple manufacture of the holding device, which allows large quantities to be produced.
- the holding device according to the invention can be constructed both from one type of basic elements and from a combination of both types. Furthermore, it is provided to integrate additional elements in addition to the basic elements in the holding device or to modify the basic elements. Such additional elements, preferably in the form of plastic injection-molded parts, can be used
- additional cutlery items such as teaspoons, spoons or forks.
- the additional elements can also accommodate kitchen tools, in particular peeling aids, for example for peeling potatoes or asparagus.
- the inclusion of openers is also conceivable, preferably
- Bottle openers The invention further includes the inclusion of spice containers.
- spice containers Here there is the particular advantage of constructing a holding device in a modular manner depending on the need and purpose or place of use.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the holding device according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side view of one of the embodiment of Fig. 1 corresponding holding device in a modified scale
- FIG. 3 is a plan view, not to scale, of the holding device according to the invention according to FIG. 2,
- Fig. 4 is a plan view of a locking element of the holding device according to the invention according to Fig. 3
- Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention
- Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a
- FIG. 7 shows a top view of a basic element according to FIG. 6
- FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a further locking element on a changed scale
- FIG. 9 shows a third embodiment of the invention in a perspective view.
- a holding device 1 for knives according to the invention is constructed from interconnected basic elements 2.
- the basic elements 2 are essentially rectangular bent parts made of sheet metal or preferably stainless steel, which are bent to delimit an angle, preferably an acute angle, along the longitudinal axis. 1, 2, the basic elements 2 have a preferably round recess 4 on a transverse side 3, which is delimited laterally by a standing section 5. According to the invention, the recess can also have a straight central section 4a according to FIG. 2.
- the basic elements 2 surround according to FIG.
- the basic elements 2 are connected with their folds 6 via two connecting elements.
- the connecting elements are preferably provided at the end facing the stand sections and the end facing away from the stand sections.
- the connecting elements are preferably designed as rings 8 (Fig. 3).
- the connection of the basic elements 2 with the rings is designed as a plug or screw connection.
- the basic elements 2 are connected to one another in such a way that a receptacle designed as a slot 9 is present in each case between outer sides 2a and 2b.
- a mounting element 10 is attached between each two basic elements 2.
- the mounting element 10 is connected to the surrounding base elements 2, preferably plugged or screwed, indicated at 10a in FIG. 2.
- the mounting element 10 is preferably made of a hard material, such as a metal or as plexiglass. According to FIG. 3, the mounting element 10 preferably does not completely penetrate the slot 9, but is only provided at the opening pointing outwards.
- the outer sides 2a, 2b of the basic elements 2, widening the opening 11 of the slot 9, are bent away from one another. Preferably surround the in an edge area
- Basic elements 2 outer sides 2a, 2b bent away from one another have an acute-angled receiving section 12.
- An end face 2c of each basic element 2 is delimited on the outside by projections 13. According to the invention, knife blades are provided by
- Knives which are to be picked up by the holding device, to be guided into the slot 9 via the receiving section 12. To do this, the knives are at an angle of approximately 45 ° to the longitudinal axis of the holding device 1 introduced.
- the cutting side of the knife blades preferably faces away from the user.
- the knife handle 14 finds a stop radially outward on the projection 13.
- the knife handle 14 is then touched in the middle of the holding device 1 by a locking element shown at 16.
- the locking element is formed according to FIG. 2 as a handle 16 of a knife sharpener or grinder 17 inserted into the cavity 7 and shown in FIG. 8.
- the handle 16 has bulges 18 according to the invention. In a removal position, the bulges 18 face the knife handles 14 of the knives inserted without contact.
- the knife grinder can be rotated from a removal position into a locking position, wherein jacket sections 19 located between the bulges 18 protrude into indentations 20 on the knife handle.
- an underside 19a of a jacket section 19 lies firmly on an outer wall section 21 in the region of the indentation 20 of the knife handle. This makes removal of the knife impossible.
- the knife grinder shown in FIG. 8 has a rod-shaped grinding section 22.
- the locking element can be designed as a closure cap 22 for closing the cavity 7.
- the closure cap 22 is preferably fofmsc with said cavity 'hlüssig connectable, and about through a fixed plug-in connection in this recoverable.
- the closure cap 22 has indentations along its circumference 23 and intermediate pressure edges 24. 2, the pressing edges 24 serve to block the removal of knives.
- the pressing edges 24 rest on the outer wall section 21, whereas the knife can be removed if the recess 23 and the knife handle 14 face each other.
- a further embodiment of the holding device 50 according to the invention for knives and the like shown in FIG. 5 is formed from basic elements 51 and additional elements 52 corresponding to these.
- the basic elements 51 and the additional elements 52 are interchangeable and preferably plastic injection molded parts.
- the holding device 50 preferably has a circular cross section.
- the additional element 52 has in cross section the shape of a circular segment with two flat surfaces 53 and 54 lying at right angles to one another and a circular jacket section 55.
- a preferably round indentation 57 which runs into a support section 56, adjoins an upper side 52a of the additional element 52 along the longitudinal axis.
- the additional element 52 has a bore 58 that runs along its longitudinal axis and occurs at the support section 56. Grips of household cutlery such as a bottle opener or an asparagus peeler and the like can be introduced into the bore 58.
- the base elements 51 and additional elements 52 have projections 60, 61 protruding on the longitudinal surfaces 53, 54 in a section 52a facing a base surface.
- Latching ridges 62 extend from the projections 61 along the longitudinal axis.
- the locking webs 62 are received in the assembled state according to FIG. 5 by corresponding grooves in the projections 60.
- a collar portion 63 on the top 52a of the additional element 52 and the base element 51 has projections 63a, 63b projecting over the longitudinal surfaces 53 and 54.
- the projections 63a have protruding locking lugs 64.
- the latches 64 are of openings (not shown) in the
- Projection 63b of a corresponding base element provided adjacent. Due to the abutment or the connection of the locking lugs 64 and locking webs 62 with the corresponding grooves and openings, after the basic elements 51 and
- Additional elements 52 between each two basic elements 51 and / or additional elements 52 creates a slot 65 according to FIG. 5.
- the slot 65 emerges in an upper section 50a of the holding device with an obliquely widening opening area on the lateral surface of the holding device.
- the slot preferably continues covered in the interior of the holding device and continues to the bottom surface.
- the basic elements 51 and / or the additional elements 52 surround a cavity 66 with a circular cross section, which is intended for receiving the knife grinder according to FIG. 8.
- the base element 51 has a circumferential collar 51c on an upper side 51a. According to FIG.
- the additional element 52 has a projection 67 on the upper side 52a on the jacket sections 55a, 55b, which surround the indentation 57.
- knives inserted into the slot 65 rest on the projections 67 or the collar 51c with their handles 14.
- a further embodiment of the holding device 80 according to the invention preferably has, as basic elements, rectangular 81 hollow profiles, which have openings 82 on lateral surfaces 81a, 81b in a wall fastening rod 83 are attached.
- Fastening elements 84 are attached between lateral surfaces 81a, 81b, preferably inserted, pushed into one another or screwed.
- a slot 85 is located above the fastening element 84, which slot is intended for receiving knife blades.
- the lateral surfaces 81a, 81b each have bores 86 through which a rod-like securing element 87 can be passed.
- the securing element 87 prevents the removal of knives that are located in the slot 85.
- the securing element 87 can preferably be designed as a knife sharpener.
- 1, 5 can also be constructed with a number of basic elements 2, 51 and / or additional elements 52 other than the number shown. It is conceivable to join e.g. six basic elements or additional elements, which enables the inclusion of six knives. It is understood that the basic elements 2 are then designed as bent sheet metal parts, each of which enclose an angle of 60 °.
- the rings 8, which are attached in the cavity of the holding device, can also be fastened to the basic elements in a manner different from that described. The type of connection depends on the type of material of the basic elements 2.
- the mounting element 10, which is inserted into the slot 9, can pass through the slot 9 in the radial direction up to the fold 6 of the basic elements 2.
- a knife grinder on an upper side 10a. The knife grinder (not shown in the figures) can then can each be used when inserting the knife blade into the slot 9 for sharpening or sharpening the blades.
- the basic elements 2 can also contain a double fold, which contacts the rings 8 with a straight wall section 2d lying between them and is connected to them.
- the basic elements 2 can also be coated with a plastic layer.
- the locking element which prevents the unauthorized removal of the knives from the holding device, is adapted in geometry to the knife handles. 4 is designed as a closure cap 22, it is also possible to fasten the closure cap 22 to the holding device 1 with a thread or a counter thread. It is also conceivable that the closure cap 22 has a central bore for receiving a rod-shaped knife sharpener.
- indentations 57 it is also conceivable to design the indentations 57 differently than round.
- the basic elements 51 and additional elements 52 of the holding device according to FIGS. 5 to 7 are preferably provided as injection molded parts within the scope of the invention. The choice of another material such as wood or metal is also possible accordingly.
- the connection via grooves and / or locking lugs can also be replaced by a correspondingly releasable connection in the area 52b.
- top 2c of the elements 2 according to FIGS. 1, 2 can also run other than at right angles to the longitudinal axis. It is conceivable, for example, to provide the top sides 2c with an acute angle from the cavity 7 to the outside. Finally, it goes without saying that the individual features of the invention can also be used in combinations other than those described above.
Abstract
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
DE20008727U | 2000-05-17 | ||
DE20008727U DE20008727U1 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2000-05-17 | Holding device for knives |
PCT/EP2001/005590 WO2001087127A1 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2001-05-16 | Holding device for knives |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP1286613A1 true EP1286613A1 (en) | 2003-03-05 |
Family
ID=7941543
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP01936366A Withdrawn EP1286613A1 (en) | 2000-05-17 | 2001-05-16 | Holding device for knives |
Country Status (7)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20040031769A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1286613A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2001262292A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE20008727U1 (en) |
HU (1) | HUP0302401A2 (en) |
PL (1) | PL359287A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001087127A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
WO2007053925A1 (en) * | 2005-11-08 | 2007-05-18 | Les Promotions Atlantiques Inc./Atlantic Promotions Inc. | A childproof knife support |
CA2777598A1 (en) * | 2009-10-15 | 2011-04-21 | Mcpherson's Limited | Knife block and sharpener |
US20150107117A1 (en) * | 2013-10-21 | 2015-04-23 | Grant Bell | Utensil holder |
CA2884219C (en) * | 2014-03-11 | 2021-11-09 | Wki Holding Company, Inc. | Knife block with interchangeable blade receiving caps and methods of assembling the same |
US10383468B2 (en) | 2017-03-15 | 2019-08-20 | Corelle Brands Holdings Inc. | Adjustable cutlery implement restraining system |
US10390661B1 (en) * | 2019-01-02 | 2019-08-27 | F.N. Sharp, LLC | Utensil retaining device |
EP3884825B1 (en) * | 2020-01-29 | 2022-09-28 | Kai R & D Center Co., Ltd. | Blade housing tool |
US20240057798A1 (en) * | 2022-08-19 | 2024-02-22 | Instant Brands Holdings Inc. | Knife block and knife storage system |
Family Cites Families (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2446016A (en) * | 1945-06-30 | 1948-07-27 | Maurice E Lessin | Knife rack |
DE3043421A1 (en) * | 1980-11-18 | 1982-07-08 | Alfa Institut für hauswirtschaftliche Produkt- und Verfahrens-Entwicklung GmbH, 6228 Eltville | Knife holder with child-proof removal system - has projections to be released prior to removing knives |
US4537315A (en) * | 1984-05-03 | 1985-08-27 | F & M Trading Company | Knife and/or steel storage unit |
IT1228618B (en) * | 1989-02-06 | 1991-06-25 | Montana Coltellerie Srl | KNIFE HOLDER STOCK. |
US5775518A (en) * | 1996-05-29 | 1998-07-07 | Connor; Jamie C. | Kitchen caddy |
US5850784A (en) * | 1997-09-22 | 1998-12-22 | Conner; Jamie C. | Kitchen caddy with cutting board |
DE29807116U1 (en) * | 1998-04-09 | 1998-07-30 | Draser Georg | Modular knife holder for kitchen knives in the private and professional sector |
US6058609A (en) * | 1999-05-05 | 2000-05-09 | Yen; Jung-Chieh | Knife holder |
US6439403B1 (en) * | 1999-11-30 | 2002-08-27 | Hantover, Inc. | Knife holder |
US6375016B1 (en) * | 2000-11-07 | 2002-04-23 | Stuchlik, Iii Charles F. | Knife holder with safety lock |
-
2000
- 2000-05-17 DE DE20008727U patent/DE20008727U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2001
- 2001-05-16 PL PL01359287A patent/PL359287A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2001-05-16 EP EP01936366A patent/EP1286613A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2001-05-16 AU AU2001262292A patent/AU2001262292A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-05-16 WO PCT/EP2001/005590 patent/WO2001087127A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2001-05-16 US US10/276,448 patent/US20040031769A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-05-16 HU HU0302401A patent/HUP0302401A2/en unknown
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See references of WO0187127A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20040031769A1 (en) | 2004-02-19 |
WO2001087127A1 (en) | 2001-11-22 |
PL359287A1 (en) | 2004-08-23 |
HUP0302401A2 (en) | 2003-10-28 |
AU2001262292A1 (en) | 2001-11-26 |
DE20008727U1 (en) | 2000-10-12 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP0975456B1 (en) | Device for chopping garlic | |
DE60016285T2 (en) | HOLDER FOR TOOTHBRUSH, TABLE KNIFE, FORK, SPOON AND THE SAME | |
DE3011753A1 (en) | RECEIVER FOR DEVICES | |
DE7834741U1 (en) | HAND DEVICE FOR MAKING MEAT | |
CH637816A5 (en) | DEVICE CRUSHING DEVICE. | |
EP2925195A1 (en) | Removal safeguard for knife blocks | |
DE3413531A1 (en) | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FOOD | |
DE4106213A1 (en) | BRACKET FOR A TOOL OR THE LIKE | |
EP1286613A1 (en) | Holding device for knives | |
EP1056384B1 (en) | Vegetable slice | |
DE3011772A1 (en) | CUTLERY | |
EP3307500B1 (en) | Cutting system for cutting fruit or vegetables in spiral-shaped garlands | |
WO2021094348A1 (en) | Protective housing for a microtome blade, arrangement composed of a protective housing and microtome blade, and microtome blade holder | |
DE2816929A1 (en) | DEVICE FOR CRUSHING FOOD | |
EP3106268B1 (en) | Tool case | |
EP0382914B1 (en) | Dispensing device for beverages | |
DE202006006858U1 (en) | Storage device for kitchen utensils including knives, comprising removable inserts in frame | |
DE202013101532U1 (en) | mixing tool | |
DE3522753C2 (en) | ||
EP3868260B1 (en) | Device for holding straws | |
EP0418460A1 (en) | Utensil support set | |
DE202015006068U1 (en) | Knife block with sharpening device | |
EP3195771A1 (en) | Box grater | |
DE3001282A1 (en) | Wall holder with theft deterrent for sanitary fittings - has bayonet-type locking action holding insert in hooped holder | |
DE3700013A1 (en) | Device for disintegrating foodstuffs |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20021217 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20030630 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN |
|
18W | Application withdrawn |
Effective date: 20040504 |