EP2496127A2

EP2496127A2 - Device for cleaning baking trays

Info

Publication number: EP2496127A2
Application number: EP10770956A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Marcel Häuselmann
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-11-03
Filing date: 2010-10-20
Publication date: 2012-09-12
Anticipated expiration: 2030-10-20
Also published as: WO2011054116A2; EP2496127B1; WO2011054116A3; US9039001B2; US20120267840A1; CH702189A2

Abstract

A device for cleaning trays comprises a tub that has a bottom and a wall. The tub is dimensioned such that a baking tray can be placed therein. The device further comprises a dish drain that can be placed in the tub. Said device for cleaning a baking tray uses only a small amount of space in a kitchen and is easy to handle. In fact, in a typical kitchen that already has a dish drain, the device requires no additional space.

Description

Device for cleaning baking trays

Technical area

The invention relates to a device for cleaning of baking trays comprising a trough with a tub bottom and tub wall, wherein the tub is dimensioned so that a baking tray in the tub can be inserted.

State of the art

The commercial or private user of baking and baking trays, etc. are well aware of the problems of washing them. Typical baking trays have dimensions that exceed those of conventional sinks. To wash the baking sheets, they are led obliquely into the washbasin and scrubbed with suitable cleaning utensils, such as sponges, brushes and the like, and with cleaning agents. However, only about the lower half, which is below the faucet, can be achieved, so that afterwards the baking sheet has to be rotated in order to be able to clean the second half of it. As a result of this turning process of the half-washed baking tray, an area around the washbasin is often soiled, in particular by the less experienced cleaner, so that after the baking tray has been cleaned, the shelf next to the washbasin and / or the bottom of the kitchen must be cleaned. Next, the cleaning of the baking sheets is made difficult by the fact that often stuck after baking baking charred or baked remains of baked food in the baking sheet, which are not readily removable. Of course, the experienced housewife / the experienced housekeeper is known that in order to optimize the washing process of the baking tray, this can be filled with water and / or detergent in advance, so that the stubborn dirt is softened and dissolved. But in each case, the question arises where the filled baking sheet can be put, without this being in further action in the kitchen in the way.

The current cleaning methods of baking sheets thus have the disadvantage that they require a relatively large amount of space during soaking and the handling of the baking trays is unwieldy during washing, which often results in an increased need for cleaning the environment of a sink. Presentation of the invention

The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for cleaning baking trays which belongs to the technical field mentioned at the outset and which is simple and space-saving and ergonomic to handle. The solution of the problem is defined by the features of claim 1. According to the invention, the device comprises a draining rack, which can be inserted into the tub.

The draining rack which can be inserted into the tub ensures that the apparatus can be placed in a typical kitchen without additional space on a shelf next to the washbasin. In most kitchens, dripping racks have been used to drain wet objects such as dishes, cutlery, pans, etc. after washing. The present invention now provides to provide a trough under this draining rack, in which a baking sheet fits. The abbot ropf steep can be designed in a manner known in the art. Typical draining racks include, for example, seats for plates, with which they can be turned off substantially vertically, whereby the formation of limescale can be largely prevented. Further, a storage surface for pans and the like and one for the cutlery is preferably also provided. For the cutlery can also be connected to the draining rack or a separate container may be provided in which the cutlery can be arranged vertically, so that the water can flow optimally. The draining rack can be made of plastic and comprise at least one opening, so that the drained water can drain. Preferably, however, the drawer has a plurality of regularly distributed openings (eg in the manner of a sieve). The draining rack may substantially have a tub shape. Next, the draining rack can also be constructed as a wireform or made of wood.

In order to wash a baking sheet, the draining rack can be removed from the tub and the tub filled with water and optionally with the addition of a detergent. Subsequently, the baking sheet (or another flat object to be cleaned, such as a grill grate) can be placed in the tub, so that the dirt (charred food residues, fats, oils, etc.) can come off the baking sheet. Then the tub can be emptied and filled with fresh water and detergent. Finally, the baking tray in the tub can be cleaned by means of additional cleaning utensils (sponge, brush, steel wool, etc.). After draining and rinsing the tub, the draining rack can be replaced in the tub. Preferably, the tub bottom of the tub dimensions, which a Insertion of the baking tray allowed, with enough space, so that the baking sheet can be easily grasped at its periphery.

Preferably, the draining rack is insertable into the tub in first and second orientations, wherein the draining rack is raised in the first orientation relative to the second orientation. This ensures that the baking sheet in the tub, especially when filled tub for soaking the baking sheet, inserted and at the same time the draining rack can be inserted into the tub. As a result, during the soaking of the baking tray, the Abt ropf be used steeply, while no additional space is required for soaking the baking sheet. Even with filled with washing water tub and pickled baking tray drip tray dives in the first, raised orientation not into the wash water, so that contamination of the Abtropfgestells, respectively the objects to be dripped can be prevented. When the tub is not filled, the drip tray is preferably inserted into the tray in the second orientation, especially as this places the center of gravity of the tray drainer assembly lower, thus achieving a more stable footing and thus resulting in easier fillability of the drip tray. This is particularly advantageous when heavy objects are placed on the drip tray. Preferably, the drip is rigid with respect to the two orientations to the tub about a vertical axis rotated by 180 °. Of course, the tub may also be rotated 180 ° relative to the drainer about a vertical axis to change between the first and second orientations. Especially if the pan and the draining rack have a square base, it is also conceivable that the orientations are different by a rotation through 90 ° about a vertical axis.

Alternatively, the tub and / or the draining rack can also be designed so that the draining rack can only be arranged at a height. In this case, the draining rack can still be used rotated by 180 ° about a vertical axis in the tub. In this case, however, the drip tray used is preferably arranged at a height such that the baking tray can be soaked even when the drip tray is mounted in the underlying tray. Preferably, the draining rack is in the first orientation on supports. The Abtropfgestell can rest in the first orientation on supports and in the second Do not rest orientation on supports. In particular, the draining rack can rest in the second orientation on the tub bottom, whereby a larger contact surface and thus a more stable state of the draining rack can be achieved. The draining rack has pass-like recesses or upwardly directed bulges in such a way that it rests on the supports in the first orientation and, in the second orientation, the supports come to rest in the pass-shaped recesses or the bulges of the draining rack.

For this purpose, the tub preferably comprises at least three, in particular at least four supports, so that the draining rack can rest stably on the supports even in the case of unevenly distributed loads caused by the objects to be dripped. The supports may be arranged so that they are arranged symmetrically with respect to a horizontal plane and are not arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane lying at right angles to this plane. The supports are further arranged so that a baking tray comes to lie between the supports. Of course, the supports can also be arbitrarily oriented differently, but care must be taken that the draining rack can be used in two orientations in the tub, in exactly one orientation the draining rack comes to rest on the supports.

The supports are preferably designed as bulges in the tub wall and / or in the tub floor. This allows a particularly simple manufacturing process, since the trough and the bulges can be made in one piece. Preferably, the supports are provided as bulges in the region of the tub wall, so that the baking sheet does not rest on the supports.

Preferably, the trough has a substantially rectangular basic shape. For example, bulges may be present at two adjacent corners of the tub wall, with another two protrusions between the two other corners of the tub wall. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that any number of arrays of lobes to accomplish the purpose of raising the drip tray in a first orientation from a second orientation are contemplated. Alternatively, the supports can also be designed differently. For example, columns can be made separately and secured in the tub. For fastening a number of possibilities are known in the art. For example, the supports could be glued on, inserted by means of clip connection or screwed on. However, it should be noted that the production cost is greater if the tub and the supports are not integrally formed.

Preferably, the trough comprises an outlet opening. This facilitates the emptying of the tub. In particular, the tank filled with washing liquid does not need to be raised for emptying, thus allowing a more ergonomic emptying. Alternatively, the outlet opening can also be dispensed with. For emptying, the tub is then tilted until the washing liquid can flow out.

The outlet opening is preferably closable. For this purpose, the outlet opening may be provided in the tub bottom, which can be closed, for example, by means of a screw cap or a pin, in particular a pin made of plastic or cork. Alternatively, it can be dispensed with a closeability of the outlet opening by the outlet opening with respect to the tub bottom is spaced upwards. The outlet opening may thus be provided, for example, as a spout or spout opening. In this case, but would need to be raised at a region opposite the spout for emptying the tub. Preferably, the outlet opening is formed as an overflow. The overflow may be formed as a tubular element which is connected to an opening in the tub bottom. This has the advantage that the trough can not be overfilled, since the water automatically drains through the overflow when the fill level is too high.

Of course, an outlet opening may also be provided in addition to the overflow. Alternatively, the overflow can also be dispensed with.

The overflow is preferably removable. By removing the tubular element, the tub can thereby be emptied again in a simple manner. This allows the overflow additionally assume the function of a closure. Alternatively, the overflow can also be permanently connected to the tub.

Preferably, the outlet opening is arranged in a transition region between the trough bottom and the trough wall of the trough, in particular centrally with respect to a trough side. This ensures that the wash water can flow easily into the wash basin. For this purpose, namely the tub with the tub side of the outlet opening can be pushed over the sink to drain the wash water directly into the sink. If the bottom of the tub is raised in the region of the outlet opening with respect to the support next to the washbasin, the displacement of the tub in the direction of the washbasin can also be dispensed with, but the wash water at least partially drains over the support and can contaminate it. Furthermore, the outlet opening can thereby be actuated even when the baking tray is inserted, that is, opened or closed. Preferably, the tub bottom in a vertical section in the direction of the drain on a convex shape, so that the washing water can flow optimally. Alternatively, the outlet opening can also be provided at another location. For example, the outlet opening could also be provided in the center of the tub bottom, whereby the tub bottom is lowered towards the outlet opening, whereby a complete emptying of the tub is possible.

Preferably, a side of the tub is convex with respect to a horizontal cross-section of the tub, in particular in the region of the outlet opening. This ensures that the outlet opening is better accessible when the baking sheet is inserted. Next can be largely dispensed with a displacement of the same in the direction of sink for emptying the tub.

Alternatively, it is also possible to dispense with the above-described convex design of the tub side.

The trough preferably has shape-stabilizing structures on the trough bottom. This has the advantage that the tub is more stable against torsional forces. In particular, a stable and inexpensive tub can thus be produced with low material consumption and low weight. The bulges can be designed so inclined towards the outlet opening, that the washing liquid when emptying the tub optimally can drain. For this purpose, for example, elements may be provided on the inside and / or on the outside of the tank bottom. These can be integrally connected to the tub. Further, the elements may also be glued or connected to the tub bottom in other ways and manners known to those skilled in the art. Alternatively, can be dispensed with the shape-stabilizing structures, especially if the selected material is sufficiently stable, respectively, or the selected material thickness is sufficiently large.

Preferably, the structures are formed as bulges in the ground. This has the advantage that the tub can be made in a simple manner. Such bulges further have the advantage that a baking tray has a smaller contact surface in the tub, whereby the softening process can also be carried out at least partially on the baking sheet underside. The bulges can basically have any shapes. For example, they can be round, oval, rectangular, triangular, polygonal. Preferably, however, the bulges are convex, so that a cleaning of the tub is simplified. The bulges can also be rod-shaped and in particular fan-shaped arranged around the outlet opening. The shape-stabilizing structures can certainly have a positive effect on the aesthetic appearance of the tub.

Alternatively, the shape-stabilizing structures may also be formed within the tub bottom, wherein the tub bottom is sandwiched. However, the production cost would increase.

The tub is preferably formed of plastic. The use of plastic has the advantage that a production of the tub can be done inexpensively. Next, a plastic tub is easy to clean and has a relatively low weight. Alternatively, of course, other materials can be used. The use of metals, however, would lead to increased production costs and a greater weight of the tub.

Preferably, the tub is produced by means of injection molding. The injection molding process allows cost-effective and time-efficient production. Alternatively, other manufacturing methods known to the person skilled in the art, such as, for example, a deep drawing process, can also be used. The production method also largely depends on the choice of materials.

From the following detailed description and the totality of the claims, further advantageous embodiments and feature combinations of the invention result.

Brief description of the drawings

The drawings used to explain the embodiment show:

Fig. 1 a A plan view of a trough of an inventive device for

Cleaning of baking trays;

Figure 1 b is a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of the trough along the line A - A of Figure 1 a.

Fig. 2a is a plan view of a draining rack;

2b is a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of the

Abtropfgestells along the line B - B of Figure 2a;

Fig. 3a is a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of

Arrangement of the tub and the Abtropfgestells in the second orientation; and

3b is a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of

Arrangement of the tub and the Abtropfgestells in the first orientation.

Basically, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals in the figures. Ways to carry out the invention

1 a shows a possible embodiment of a trough 100 of an apparatus according to the invention for cleaning baking trays, which in the trough bottom empties 1 10 - 1 15 and in the edge region indentations 101 - 107, and an outlet opening 120 includes. The trough 100 essentially has a rectangular, non-square basic shape with a projecting edge. The cantilever edge serves the ergonomic gripping, the stability, as a support surface for a draining steep (especially in the second orientation) and the aesthetic appearance of the trough 100. The trough 100 is in the present embodiment of plastic, especially polyethylene and is by means of Injection molding process.

The lobes 1 10 - 1 15 are formed in the present embodiment as six rounded rectangles, which are arranged in two parallel groups of three, wherein the rounded rectangles of a group of three by + 45 ° and the other by -45 ° oriented to a longitudinal axis of the trough 100 are. The lobes 1 10-15 serve to stabilize the tub and may additionally contribute to the aesthetics and / or recognition of the tub.

The indentations 101 - 107 in the edge region of the trough 100 serve as supports on which the draining rack 200 (not shown here) can rest and are designed essentially as semicircle cylinders open at the bottom. The indentations 101 - 107 are symmetrically arranged with respect to a first vertical plane oriented parallel to a longer side of the tub, and not symmetrically arranged with respect to a vertical plane oriented perpendicular to the first one. On the longer sides are each a recess 101, respectively 107 arranged at a first corner, with no indentations are provided at the second corner. In each case two further indentations 102, 103, respectively 106, 105 are provided at a distance from the first corner, with no recesses being present at the same distance from the second corner. In the middle between the indentations 101 and 107, an outlet opening 120 is provided on a shorter side of the trough 100, which in the present embodiment can be closed by means of a pin (not shown). Opposite the outlet opening is provided a further indentation 104 in the corresponding shorter side wall.

FIG. 1b shows a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of the trough along the line A-A of FIG. 1a. Visible are the bulges 1 10th - 1 12 in the tub bottom, as well as the indentations 101 - 103, which are provided for supporting the Abtropfgestells (not shown) in the first orientation.

FIG. 2 a shows a plan view of a draining rack 200, which in the present embodiment consists of plastic, in particular polyethylene, and is produced by means of injection molding. The draining rack 200 comprises indentations 201-207, which are essentially arranged congruent to the bookings 101-107 of the tub 100, but are offset slightly inwardly, in particular at least by one wall thickness of the draining rack. The draining rack 200 is sized to be inserted into the tub 100, i. the bottom of the draining rack 200 has slightly smaller dimensions than the bottom of the tub 100. The draining part 200 further includes a cantilevered edge, which has a greater width than the auskargende edge of the tub 100. To accommodate the dripping objects includes the draining rack 200 disc holders 220 and a cutlery tray 230. The disc holders 220 are formed in a vertical cross-section arcuate and have vertical slots for receiving the plate. The cutlery tray 230 is formed as an elevated platform with double-sided wall. In order for the drained water to drain, the draining rack 200 has at least one opening (not shown). The draining rack 200 preferably has an opening at least at each locally lowest point (in particular also in the cutlery tray). FIG. 2b shows a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of the draining rack 200 along the line B-B of FIG. 2a. In this case, the recesses 201 - 203 and the arcuate plate holder 220 and the cutlery tray 230 can be seen.

FIG. 3a shows a schematic illustration of a horizontal cross section of the arrangement of the trough 100 and the draining rack 200 in the second orientation, wherein the draining rack 200 does not rest on the indentations 101-107. In the figure 3a, however, only the indentation 101 is partially visible. Essentially, the draining rack 200 is shown in FIG. 2b. Since the indentations 101 - 107 of the trough with respect to the indentations 201 - 207 of the draining rack are formed substantially congruent, the indentations 201 - 207 of the Abtropfgestells 200 are passively pushed over the indentations 101 - 107 when placing the drainer in the first orientation, thereby the draining rack 200 at least partially on the bays 1 10 - 1 15 rests in the bottom of the tub. In this case, the indentation 201, respectively 202-207 of the draining rack 200, is pushed over the indentation 101 or 102-107 of the tub. The projection of the Abtropfgestells 200 covers the projection of the trough 100. FIG. 3a shows a schematic representation of a horizontal cross section of the arrangement of the trough 100 and the Abtropfgestells 200 in the first orientation, wherein the Abtropfgestell 200 on the indentations 101 - 107 of the trough 100th rests. For this purpose, the draining rack 200 is rotated by 180 ° with respect to the preceding figures about a vertical axis. This can be seen in particular from the fact that the plate holder 220 is shown on the right in FIG. 3b. It can also be seen in this figure that, for example, the indentation 102 of the trough 100 is not oriented below the indentation 205 of the draining rack 200. The same also applies to the other indentations 101, 103 - 107 of the trough 100 and the recesses 201 - 204, 206, 207 of the draining rack 200. This ensures that in the first orientation all indentations 101 - 107 as bearing surfaces for the draining rack 200 can act. Since in the first orientation the draining rack 200 is raised with respect to the tub bottom of the tub 100, a tray 300 now fits into a space formed by the tub 100 and the draining rack 200. This lies between the indentations 201-207 and on the bulges 1 10-1 12. While the trough 100 is not needed, the arrangement according to FIG. 3a is preferably chosen, and the draining rack 200 can be used in a conventional manner. If a dirty baking tray 300 is now to be cleaned, then the draining rack 200 can be removed from the tray 100 and the tray 100 filled with water and cleaning agent. Subsequently, the baking tray 300 is inserted into the trough 100 and placed the draining rack 200 according to Figure 3b in the first orientation. In this state, the draining rack 200 can be used for the remaining washing-up, wherein no additional space is required for soaking the baking sheet 300. After completion of the soaking process (especially after the articles have been removed from the draining rack 200), the draining rack 200 can be lifted out of the tub 100 and the tray 300 in the tray 100 (or in the sink) washed. After washing, the outlet opening is opened, that is, in the present embodiment, the pin is removed, which drain the washing water can. Preferably, the tub wall now has a convex shape with respect to a horizontal section in the region of the outlet opening 120, so that the outlet opening 120 protrudes, or comes to rest slightly above the washbasin. This contamination of the shelf under the tub 100 can be largely prevented by the washing water. Of course, for emptying the tub 100, it may also be advanced toward the washbasin so that the outlet opening 120 will overlie the washbasin.

The tub 100 and the draining rack 200 may also be made of other materials, especially composite materials. The draining rack may for example consist of wood or of a plastic-coated wire structure.

The indentations 101 - 107 can also be provided in a different number. The arrangement of the indentations can be chosen differently, but the trough is preferably formed asymmetrically with respect to a vertical plane parallel to a shorter side and centered to a longer side. As an alternative to the pin, other closures of the outlet opening 120 known to the person skilled in the art may also be provided. For example, a rotary closure or a plug-in tube, which at the same time can assume the function of an overflow, could also be provided.

In order for the drained water to drain off, the draining rack 200 may also be formed with a plurality of holes, similar to a hole pool (puncture).

In summary, it should be noted that an apparatus for cleaning baking trays is provided by the invention, which claimed no additional space, inexpensive to manufacture and easy to use.

Claims

claims

Apparatus for cleaning baking trays comprising a tray with a tray bottom and tub wall, wherein the tray is dimensioned so that a baking tray is inserted into the tray, characterized in that it comprises a draining rack, which is insertable into the tray.

Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the draining rack is insertable into the tub in a first and a second orientation, wherein the draining is raised in the first orientation with respect to the second orientation.

Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the draining rack rests in the first orientation on supports.

Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the supports are formed as bulges in the tub wall and / or in the tub bottom.

Device according to one of claims 1 - 4, characterized in that the trough comprises an outlet opening.

Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the outlet opening is closable.

Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the outlet opening is formed as an overflow.

8. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the overflow is designed to be removable.

9. Device according to one of claims 5-8, characterized in that the outlet opening is arranged centrally in a transition region between the tub bottom and the tub wall of the tub, in particular with respect to a side of the tub.

10. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that a side of the tub with respect to a horizontal cross-section of the trough, in particular in the region of the outlet opening, is convex.

1 1. Device according to one of claims 1 - 10, characterized in that the trough on the tub bottom dimensionally stabilizing structures.

12. The device according to claim 1 1, characterized in that the structures are formed as bulges in the ground.

13. Device according to one of claims 1 - 12, characterized in that the trough is formed of plastic.