EP2796252B1 - Slicing machine for strand-shaped food - Google Patents

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EP2796252B1
EP2796252B1 EP14000380.7A EP14000380A EP2796252B1 EP 2796252 B1 EP2796252 B1 EP 2796252B1 EP 14000380 A EP14000380 A EP 14000380A EP 2796252 B1 EP2796252 B1 EP 2796252B1
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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
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
    • A47F3/06—Show cases or show cabinets with movable or removable shelves or receptacles
    • A47F2003/066—Show cases or show cabinets with movable or removable shelves or receptacles with movable or removable trolley for easy restocking
    • 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
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
    • B26D2007/0012—Details, accessories or auxiliary or special operations not otherwise provided for
    • 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
    • B26D2210/00—Machines or methods used for cutting special materials
    • B26D2210/02—Machines or methods used for cutting special materials for cutting food products, e.g. food slicers

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  • the invention relates to a cutting machine with which bread, cheese and the like can be cut into slices of any thickness by machine.
  • the cutting machine according to the invention can in particular be a disk cutting machine or a gate cutting machine.
  • a slicing machine for cutting a strand of food into slices is known.
  • This cutting machine has a circular cutting knife that can rotate around its central axis and can also be swiveled around in a circular path. During this pivoting movement, it is passed through the string-shaped foodstuff to be cut into slices.
  • the string-shaped food is fed to the cutting knife in a channel-like shaft and cut into slices.
  • the cut slices are stored standing on a storage area downstream of the cutting knife in the conveying direction.
  • the storage surface for the cut slices and the storage surface for the not yet sliced food strand lie in a plane which is oriented obliquely in space.
  • the storage device for the cut slices can vibrate. As a result, the slice cut in each case can be easily detached from the cutting knife and does not adhere to the same.
  • the gate cutting machine has a motor drive for a feed bar with which a food item is pushed through a cutting device made up of two knife gates. This motor drive works continuously so that the bread is transported through the cutting device at a constant speed.
  • the cutting machines known in the prior art are each designed as free-standing devices with a housing. Now that the furnishings in cafes and bakeries have recently become more and more sophisticated and visually appealing, the demands on the optical design of a cutting machine that is used in the corresponding shops are also increasing. The cutting machines should increasingly be able to be integrated into the shop counter, in particular an installation of the cutting machine would be desirable.
  • the invention is based on the object of specifying an improved cutting machine that can be integrated into the counter substructure of a shop so that the cutting machine can be operated with eye contact with the customer.
  • the cutting machine according to the invention has at least one cutting knife and at least one motor drive for the cutting knife.
  • the cutting machine is in particular releasably attached to a base frame. According to the invention, the cutting machine as a whole can be moved at least a little way out of the base frame. Alternatively or additionally, only parts of the cutting machine could be moved out of the base frame.
  • This base frame of the cutting machine can preferably be fixed on a base or on a piece of furniture, for example on a shop counter or on other built-in furniture. Such a fixation could, however, also be dispensed with, for example if the base frame is made sufficiently heavy to prevent the cutting machine from tilting even in its open position.
  • the cutting machine could thus be installed in shop furniture, for example in a counter substructure or in a shop shelf.
  • a first position in which the cutting machine is present within the base frame and thus in a closed position, the cutting machine can be virtually invisible, since the front of the cutting machine can be completely covered by the cladding.
  • the entire cutting machine and / or parts of the cutting machine can be moved by opening the casing.
  • integrating the cutting machine into a counter substructure also saves the space on the rear side of the counter where the cutting machine was previously was arranged.
  • the space above an integrated cutting machine can also be used more effectively than the space above a free-standing cutting machine, since a free-standing cutting machine usually requires a certain amount of space above the loading area so that the operator of the cutting machine can lean his head over the loading area.
  • the food to be cut can be placed in the cutting machine.
  • the strand of food is then cut.
  • the cutting machine can be opened twice in the same way for inserting the uncut strand of food and removing the cut strand of food.
  • the cutting machine could first be moved completely out of the base frame in order to be able to insert the uncut food into the cutting machine. A drawer or a flap could then be opened, for example, so that the sliced food is accessible without the entire cutting machine having to be moved.
  • the cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine can be designed to be longitudinally displaceable in a first embodiment, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be pushed out at least a little bit from the base frame. This could be achieved, for example, in that the cutting machine is present in a type of drawer. If only parts of the cutting machine should be designed to be longitudinally displaceable, these parts could also be designed like drawers.
  • the cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine could be designed to be vertically displaceable, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be lifted out of the base frame at least a little. This could be done, for example, by means of appropriate telescopic beams or concertina bars.
  • the cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine can be designed to be pivotable, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be pivoted at least a little bit out of the base frame.
  • the cutting machine or part of the same could be pivoted both about a horizontal axis and about a vertical axis.
  • part of the cladding of the cutting machine could be folded away together with the cutting machine or part of the same.
  • a part of the cladding could be pivoted together with the receiving unit in comparison to a door.
  • a receiving unit for the food to be cut can in particular be designed to be movable.
  • This receiving unit should be designed so that it is possible to receive the food to be cut.
  • the food to be cut can then be actively or passively transported further by the receiving unit until it has arrived at the correct position for the start of the cutting process. This could be done for example by a conveyor belt, a conveyor chute or a gripper arm.
  • the foodstuff it would also be possible for the foodstuff to be cut to be in its correct position for the cutting process when it is inserted into the receiving unit as soon as the receiving unit has been correctly reinserted into the cutting machine.
  • the receiving unit could, for example, be designed comparatively to a drawer. If the drawer with the receiving unit is closed again, the inserted food can be cut in the cutting machine. By opening the drawer again, it could be possible in this exemplary embodiment to also remove the cut food. However, it would also be possible to provide for the removal of the cut food, for example via a second drawer.
  • the cutting machine does not have to have a complete housing if the cutting machine is to be installed in a shop counter, for example.
  • the base frame of the cutting machine must be able to be set up in such a stable manner that tilting or slipping of the base frame can be excluded even when the entire cutting machine or at least some parts of the cutting machine move.
  • This can be done for example by one or more screw fastenings. These screw fastenings can fix the base frame, for example, on the ground or on a wall.
  • the base frame could be clamped between two walls or a floor and a ceiling by means of one or more telescopic rods. Such a clamping could for example also take place on the inner surfaces of a shelf unit or cabinet.
  • the cutting machine In order to make it easier to transport and set up the cutting machine, it can be equipped with several castors, which in particular can be attached to the base frame.
  • the castors also enable the cutting machine to be moved easily so that it can be removed from the cladding for cleaning or maintenance purposes, for example.
  • parts of the cutting machine can move in such a way that all components that could pose a risk of injury to the user remain within the base frame, so that these components are not free are accessible.
  • This can in particular relate to the at least one cutting knife and the at least one motor drive for the cutting knife.
  • the successively cut slices of the strand of food are usually stored in a storage device of the cutting machine. After the cutting process has ended, the cut slices can be removed from the storage device.
  • the bottom of the storage device can have at least one slot on the removal side. The slot thus begins on the side of the bearing device opposite the at least one cutting knife.
  • One side of a package, in particular a bag or pouch, into which the cut strand of food is to be packed, can be inserted into this slot.
  • a single slot can be sufficient to significantly facilitate the packaging process for the strand of food. If a large number of different foods are to be cut, which have different lengths and widths, it can be advantageous to provide several slots in the bottom of the storage device in order to facilitate the packaging of the cut strand.
  • At least one side of the bottom of the storage device can be raised at least a little. Packing the cut strand of food can also be made easier by lifting the bottom. In this case, the packaging for the cut strand of food can be pulled under the raised floor of the storage device, so that the strand of food only has to be pushed into the packaging.
  • the storage unit for the cut food can also be used as an alternative or in addition to the receiving unit be designed to be movable.
  • the bearing device can be part of the receiving unit so that the cutting machine only has one movable component, which reduces the need for maintenance.
  • the bearing device could be movable separately from the receiving unit.
  • the casing of the cutting machine could be opened in a first way in order to be able to reach the receiving unit and to place a foodstuff to be cut in the receiving unit.
  • the cladding of the cutting machine could be opened in a second way in order to be able to remove the cut strand of food.
  • the storage device can in particular be designed in the manner of a drawer and thus be mounted so that it is longitudinally displaceable, so that the cut strand of food remains intact during movement and no slices can tip over or get lost.
  • the storage device can open automatically after the end of the cutting process and offer the cut strand of food for removal. If there is a movement of the entire cutting machine, this movement of the cutting machine can also take place automatically after the end of the cutting process. Alternatively or in addition, the end of the cutting process could be announced by an optical and / or acoustic signal.
  • the cutting machine according to the invention is an automatic cutting machine for commercial use, in particular in bakeries, in bakery branches, in bakery shops or in self-service points of sale, for example in the supermarket or in the discounter.
  • This can in particular be a slicing machine or a gate cutting machine.
  • FIGS Figs. 1 to 5 A first embodiment of the cutting machine 10 according to the invention is shown in FIGS Figs. 1 to 5 shown.
  • the cutting machine 10 is built into a sales counter 12. Instead of the sales counter 12, the cutting machine could also be built into other furniture in a shop.
  • the cutting machine 10 is designed as a disk cutting machine with a circular knife 14.
  • the circular knife 14 is mounted in the usual way on a swing arm which is moved by a motor drive 16.
  • the motor drive 16 also allows the circular knife 14 to rotate.
  • the cutting machine 10 has a lower channel wall 20 which can receive the underside of a food item 18 to be cut.
  • the lower duct wall 20 is horizontal in the present example educated.
  • the lower duct wall 20 is present approximately at right angles to a front duct wall.
  • the lower duct wall 20 and the front duct wall are delimited on the front side of the cutting machine 10 by a cover 22.
  • the cover 22 is part of the cladding of the sales counter 12.
  • the cutting machine 10 When the cutting machine 10 is closed ( Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 ) the cutting machine 10 is completely integrated into the sales counter 12 and enclosed by the cladding of the sales counter 12. The cutting machine 10 is thus virtually invisible in the closed state and can therefore be integrated into a shop in a visually appealing manner.
  • a separate housing for the cutting machine 10 By installing the cutting machine 10 in the sales counter 12, a separate housing for the cutting machine 10 can be dispensed with. In contrast to the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, however, a separate housing could also be provided for the cutting machine 10.
  • the lower channel wall 20 could be inclined slightly forward so that the cut strand of food and the strand of food to be cut 18 lie on the one hand on the lower channel wall 20 and on the other hand against the front channel wall.
  • the angle of inclination of the lower duct wall 20 should in this case preferably be between 5 degrees and 50 degrees.
  • the lower duct wall 20 and the front duct wall would also be aligned approximately at right angles to one another in this example. This means that the front channel wall is inclined into the interior of the cutting machine 10 from the front.
  • the lower channel wall 20 and the front channel wall thus form a downwardly tapering V-shaped storage surface for the not yet sliced food 18 on the one hand and for the cut slices of the food in question on the other.
  • the lower duct wall 20 has an approximately perpendicular slot 24 for the circular knife 14.
  • the circular knife 14 migrates through the slot 24 in the lower channel wall 20, so that the food present in the area of the slot 24 is cut at this point.
  • a slice of food is then created to the left of this slot 24.
  • To cut the food strand 18 is pushed by a transport slide 26 in the direction of the slot 24.
  • the transport pusher 26 has a plurality of claws lying next to one another which, during the cutting process, pierce the end of the food 18 from above with sufficient strength.
  • a slice support 28 is arranged behind the slot 24.
  • the pane support 28 is pivotably mounted on an axis 30 so that subsequent panes can move the pane support 28 accordingly.
  • the area of the lower channel wall 20 on the left in the drawing is thus designed as a storage device 32 for storing the cut slices of the strand of food.
  • the lower channel wall 20 has a plurality of slots 34 on its left side in the drawing - in the area of the bearing device 32 - on the removal side.
  • a package in particular a pouch or bag, can be inserted into the slots 34 in such a way that the cut slices of the strand of food come to lie in the package.
  • the packaging, together with the cut slices, can then be pulled out of the slots 34.
  • the cutting machine 10 is attached to a base frame 36.
  • the base frame 36 has four castors 38.
  • the castors 38 facilitate the transport of the cutting machine 10, for example during installation or when the cutting machine 10 is removed for maintenance purposes.
  • the lower channel wall 20, the front channel wall and the transport slide 26 are mounted on the cutting machine 10 such that they are longitudinally displaceable in the manner of a drawer. Part of the cutting machine 10 can thus be moved out of the base frame 36.
  • This movable part of the cutting machine can be referred to as the receiving unit 40, since the food 18 to be cut can be placed on the lower channel wall 20.
  • the bearing device 32 is also part of the receiving unit 40.
  • the receiving unit 40 is freely accessible and the food to be cut can be placed on the lower channel wall 20. In this position, the circular knife 14 could not reach the inserted food 18.
  • the lower channel wall 20 is displaced so that the circular knife 14 can cut the inserted food 18 into slices through the slot 24. After the cutting process, the cover 22 can be opened again in order to be able to remove the cut slices that are present on the storage device 32.
  • the food 18 is already inserted in the position in which the food 18 is also cut, without the food being transported further - apart from the closing of the receiving unit 40.
  • the receiving unit could, for example, also consist only of an inclined further channel wall on which the inserted food would slide onto the channel wall 20.
  • the bearing device 32 is designed in one piece as a component of the receiving unit 40.
  • the bearing device 32 can only be moved together with the receiving unit 40.
  • the bearing device could also be designed separately from the receiving unit.
  • both the storage device and the receiving unit could be moved separately from one another.
  • FIG. 6 to 9 a second embodiment of the cutting machine 10.2 according to the invention is shown.
  • the cutting machine 10.2 is also shown installed in a sales counter 12.2.
  • the cutting machine 10.2 is constructed as a disk cutting machine.
  • the lower channel wall 20, the front channel wall and the transport slide 26 of the cutting machine 10.2 form the receiving unit 40.2 for the food 18 to be cut.
  • This receiving unit 40.2 can be pivoted about a lower axis 44 in the present case. If the panel 22.2 is pivoted downward by means of the handle 42 and thus opened, the receiving unit 40.2 is freely accessible.
  • the storage device 32.2 for the cut strand of food is designed as part of the receiving unit 40.2 and can therefore only be moved together with the receiving unit 40.2.
  • two doors 46, 48 are present in the cladding of the sales counter 12.2.
  • the doors 46, 48 can be opened together or separately from one another.
  • the crumb container 50 of the cutting machine 10.2 becomes accessible, so that it can be easily emptied.
  • the circular knife 14, among other things and the motor drive 16 of the cutting machine 10.2 is exposed. This can be necessary, for example, for maintenance purposes, for cleaning the circular knife 14 or in the event of a repair.
  • a single door that covers both the crumb container 50 and the circular knife 14 and motorized drive 16 could also be sufficient. It would also be possible to make the cladding of the sales counter 12.2 removable in this area, so that the cladding can be removed, for example in order to empty the crumb container 50.
  • FIG Fig. 10 A third embodiment of the cutting machine 10.3 according to the invention is shown in FIG Fig. 10 shown.
  • the cutting machine 10.3 is also shown installed in a sales counter 12.3.
  • the cutting machine 10.3 is again constructed as a disk cutting machine.
  • the entire cutting machine 10.3 can be pivoted about a lower axis 44.3.
  • the open position which is in Fig. 10 is shown, the food to be cut 18 can be placed in the cutting machine 10.3. Even if cutting the food would theoretically be possible in this open position, since the cutting machine 10.3 is moved as a whole, in the present example the cutting function is blocked for safety reasons in order to exclude the risk of injury from the circular knife rotating during cutting. Since the cutting machine does not have to be completely removed from the base frame 36, depending on the movement of the cutting machine made when the cladding is opened, the food 18 could also be cut in this open position, provided there is no risk of injury to the user.
  • FIGS Figures 11 and 12 A fourth embodiment of the cutting machine 10.4 according to the invention is shown in FIGS Figures 11 and 12 shown.
  • the cutting machine 10.4 designed as a disk cutting machine is shown installed in a sales counter 12.4.
  • This embodiment is comparable to the embodiment according to FIG Figs. 1 to 5 only part of the cutting machine 10.4 - the receiving unit 40.4 - is moved out of the base frame 36.
  • the receiving unit 40.4 is first displaced in the present example, comparable to pulling out a drawer. During this shift, the receiving unit 40.4 is raised by a certain amount, so that the receiving unit can be easily reached by the user without the user having to bend down.
  • the movement can be supported, for example by an electric motor or a hydraulic drive. This can also ensure that the weight of the cutting machine is stabilized and held in the open position, so that the cutting machine does not have to be held manually. It would also be possible to move the cutting machine completely automatically. In this case, the cutting machine could be moved into its open position after actuating a corresponding switch or button, without the casing having to be opened by means of the handle 42. The cutting machine could also be closed in this way. Such support for the movement would be possible both in the case in which the cutting machine is moved as a whole and in the case in which only part of the cutting machine is moved.

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TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schneidmaschine, mit der sich Brot, Käse und dergleichen strangförmige Lebensmittel maschinell in beliebig dicke Scheiben schneiden lassen. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine kann es sich insbesondere um eine Scheibenschneidmaschine oder eine Gatterschneidmaschine handeln.The invention relates to a cutting machine with which bread, cheese and the like can be cut into slices of any thickness by machine. The cutting machine according to the invention can in particular be a disk cutting machine or a gate cutting machine.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Aus der DE 198 20 004 C2 ist eine Scheibenschneidmaschine zum Schneiden eines Lebensmittel-Stranges in Scheiben bekannt. Diese Schneidmaschine besitzt ein kreisförmiges Schneidmesser, das um seine zentrale Achse rotieren und zusätzlich in einer Kreisbahn umhergeschwenkt werden kann. Bei dieser Schwenkbewegung wird es durch das in Scheiben zu schneidende strangförmige Lebensmittel hindurchgeführt. Das strangförmige Lebensmittel wird in einem kanalartigen Schacht dem Schneidmesser zugeführt und in Scheiben zerschnitten. Die geschnittenen Scheiben werden auf einer dem Schneidmesser in Förderrichtung nachgeordneten Lagerfläche stehend gespeichert.From the DE 198 20 004 C2 a slicing machine for cutting a strand of food into slices is known. This cutting machine has a circular cutting knife that can rotate around its central axis and can also be swiveled around in a circular path. During this pivoting movement, it is passed through the string-shaped foodstuff to be cut into slices. The string-shaped food is fed to the cutting knife in a channel-like shaft and cut into slices. The cut slices are stored standing on a storage area downstream of the cutting knife in the conveying direction.

Entsprechend der EP 2 045 053 A2 ist vorgesehen, dass die Lagerfläche für die geschnittenen Scheiben und die Lagerfläche für den noch nicht in Scheiben geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Strang in einer Ebene liegen, die schräg im Raum ausgerichtet ist. Zusätzlich dazu kann die Lagereinrichtung für die geschnittenen Scheiben vibrieren. Dadurch lässt sich die jeweils geschnittene Scheibe leicht von dem Schneidmesser lösen und haftet nicht an demselben an.According to the EP 2 045 053 A2 it is provided that the storage surface for the cut slices and the storage surface for the not yet sliced food strand lie in a plane which is oriented obliquely in space. In addition, the storage device for the cut slices can vibrate. As a result, the slice cut in each case can be easily detached from the cutting knife and does not adhere to the same.

Aus der DE 20 2006 013 561 U1 ist eine Gatterschneidmaschine für Lebensmittel wie insbesondere Brot bekannt. Die Gatterschneidmaschine besitzt einen motorischen Antrieb für einen Vorschubbalken, mit dem ein Lebensmittel durch eine Schneideinrichtung aus zwei Messergattern motorisch hindurchgeschoben wird. Dieser motorische Antrieb arbeitet kontinuierlich, so dass das Brot mit konstanter Geschwindigkeit durch die Schneideinrichtung hindurch transportiert wird.From the DE 20 2006 013 561 U1 a gate cutting machine for food such as bread in particular is known. The gate cutting machine has a motor drive for a feed bar with which a food item is pushed through a cutting device made up of two knife gates. This motor drive works continuously so that the bread is transported through the cutting device at a constant speed.

Die im Stand der Technik bekannten Schneidmaschinen sind jeweils als freistehende Vorrichtungen mit einem Gehäuse ausgelegt. Nachdem die Einrichtung in Cafes und Bäckereien in jüngerer Zeit zunehmend höherwertiger und optisch ansprechender gestaltet wird, steigen auch die Anforderungen an die optische Gestaltung einer Schneidmaschine, die in den entsprechenden Ladenlokalen eingesetzt wird. Die Schneidmaschinen sollen zunehmend in die Ladentheke integriert werden können, insbesondere ein Einbau der Schneidmaschine wäre wünschenswert.The cutting machines known in the prior art are each designed as free-standing devices with a housing. Now that the furnishings in cafes and bakeries have recently become more and more sophisticated and visually appealing, the demands on the optical design of a cutting machine that is used in the corresponding shops are also increasing. The cutting machines should increasingly be able to be integrated into the shop counter, in particular an installation of the cutting machine would be desirable.

Darüber hinaus erfolgt die Platzierung der Schneidmaschinen in Cafes und Bäckereien bislang in der Regel an der rückwärtigen Seite der Theke. Bei der Bedienung der Schneidmaschine ist es daher erforderlich, dass sich der Verkäufer von dem an der Theke stehenden Kunden wegdreht und mit dem Rücken zum Kunden die Schneidmaschine bedient. Ein Einbau der Schneidmaschine in die Ladentheke würde den Verkäufern dagegen ein Verkaufsgespräch mit dem Kunden während des Schneidens eines Brotes ermöglichen.In addition, the cutting machines in cafes and bakeries have usually been placed on the rear of the counter. When operating the cutting machine, it is therefore necessary that the seller turns away from the customer standing at the counter and uses the cutting machine with his back to the customer. Installing the cutting machine in the shop counter, on the other hand, would enable the salespeople to have a sales conversation with the customer while the bread is being cut.

Aus der DE 195 46 968 C1 , der DE 31 08 837 A1 oder der DE 31 19 984 A1 sind Schneidmaschinen bekannt, die bei Nichtgebrauch in einem Möbelstück verstaut werden können und lediglich für den Gebrauch hervorgeholt werden. Derartige Schneidmaschinen schneiden das zu schneidende Lebensmittel regelmäßig in ihrer geöffneten Stellung, so dass der Schneidvorgang sichtbar ist.From the DE 195 46 968 C1 , the DE 31 08 837 A1 or the DE 31 19 984 A1 cutting machines are known which can be stowed in a piece of furniture when not in use and only brought out for use. Such cutting machines cut the food to be cut regularly in their open position, so that the cutting process is visible.

DARSTELLUNG DER ERFINDUNGDISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

Ausgehend von diesem vorbekannten Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine verbesserte Schneidmaschine anzugeben, die in den Thekenunterbau eines Ladenlokals integriert werden kann, so dass eine Bedienung der Schneidmaschine mit Blickkontakt zum Kunden erfolgen kann.Based on this known prior art, the invention is based on the object of specifying an improved cutting machine that can be integrated into the counter substructure of a shop so that the cutting machine can be operated with eye contact with the customer.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schneidmaschine ist durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 oder 2 gegeben. Sinnvolle Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von sich an die Patentansprüche 1 oder 2 anschließenden weiteren Ansprüchen.The cutting machine according to the invention is given by the features of claim 1 or 2. Useful further developments of the invention are the subject matter of further claims which follow patent claims 1 or 2.

Die erfindungsgemäße Schneidmaschine besitzt zumindest ein Schneidmesser und zumindest einen motorischen Antrieb für das Schneidmesser. Die Schneidmaschine ist insbesondere lösbar an einem Grundgestell befestigt. Erfindungsgemäß kann die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes zumindest ein Stück weit aus dem Grundgestell herausbewegt werden. Alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu könnten auch lediglich Teile der Schneidmaschine aus dem Grundgestell herausbewegt werden.The cutting machine according to the invention has at least one cutting knife and at least one motor drive for the cutting knife. The cutting machine is in particular releasably attached to a base frame. According to the invention, the cutting machine as a whole can be moved at least a little way out of the base frame. Alternatively or additionally, only parts of the cutting machine could be moved out of the base frame.

Dieses Grundgestell der Schneidmaschine kann vorzugsweise an einem Untergrund oder an einem Möbel, beispielsweise an einer Ladentheke oder an einem sonstigen Einbaumöbel, fixiert werden. Auf eine solche Fixierung könnte jedoch auch verzichtet werden, beispielsweise dann, wenn das Grundgestell ausreichend schwer ausgebildet ist, um ein Kippen der Schneidmaschine auch in ihrer geöffneten Stellung zu verhindern.This base frame of the cutting machine can preferably be fixed on a base or on a piece of furniture, for example on a shop counter or on other built-in furniture. Such a fixation could, however, also be dispensed with, for example if the base frame is made sufficiently heavy to prevent the cutting machine from tilting even in its open position.

Die Schneidmaschine könnte somit in ein Ladenmöbel eingebaut werden, beispielsweise in einen Thekenunterbau oder in ein Ladenregal. In einer ersten Stellung, in der die Schneidmaschine innerhalb des Grundgestells und damit in einer geschlossenen Stellung vorhanden ist, kann die Schneidmaschine quasi unsichtbar sein, da die Front der Schneidmaschine vollständig von der Verkleidung verdeckt werden kann. Durch ein Öffnen der Verkleidung kann die Bewegung der gesamten Schneidmaschine und/oder von Teilen der Schneidmaschine erfolgen. Abgesehen davon, dass die erfindungsgemäße Schneidmaschine nunmehr auf optisch ansprechende Weise in eine Ladeneinrichtung integriert werden kann, wird durch das Integrieren der Schneidmaschine in einen Thekenunterbau auch der Platz an der rückwärtigen Seite der Theke eingespart, an der bislang die Schneidmaschine angeordnet war. Auch kann der Platz oberhalb einer integrierten Schneidmaschine effektiver genutzt werden als der Platz über einer freistehenden Schneidmaschine, da eine freistehende Schneidmaschine in der Regel einen gewissen Platzbedarf oberhalb des Einlegebereichs aufweist, damit sich der Bediener der Schneidmaschine mit dem Kopf über den Einlegebereich lehnen kann.The cutting machine could thus be installed in shop furniture, for example in a counter substructure or in a shop shelf. In a first position, in which the cutting machine is present within the base frame and thus in a closed position, the cutting machine can be virtually invisible, since the front of the cutting machine can be completely covered by the cladding. The entire cutting machine and / or parts of the cutting machine can be moved by opening the casing. Apart from the fact that the cutting machine according to the invention can now be integrated into a shop fitting in a visually appealing way, integrating the cutting machine into a counter substructure also saves the space on the rear side of the counter where the cutting machine was previously was arranged. The space above an integrated cutting machine can also be used more effectively than the space above a free-standing cutting machine, since a free-standing cutting machine usually requires a certain amount of space above the loading area so that the operator of the cutting machine can lean his head over the loading area.

In der geöffneten Stellung kann das Einlegen des zu schneidenden Lebensmittels in die Schneidmaschine erfolgen. In der geschlossenen Stellung der Schneidmaschine erfolgt dann das Schneiden des Lebensmittel-Stranges. Durch ein erneutes Öffnen der Schneidmaschine kann anschließend der geschnittene Lebensmittel-Strang entnommen werden. Für das Einlegen des ungeschnittenen Lebensmittel-Stranges und das Entnehmen des geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Stranges kann dabei die Schneidmaschine zweimal auf die gleiche Weise geöffnet werden. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, für das Einlegen des ungeschnittenen Lebensmittel-Stranges die Schneidemaschine auf eine erste Art zu öffnen und für das Entnehmen des geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Stranges die Schneidmaschine auf eine zweite Art zu öffnen. Beispielsweise könnte die Schneidmaschine zunächst vollständig aus dem Grundgestell herausbewegt werden, um das ungeschnittene Lebensmittel in die Schneidmaschine einlegen zu können. Anschließend könnte beispielsweise eine Schublade oder eine Klappe geöffnet werden, so dass das geschnittene Lebensmittel zugänglich wird, ohne dass die gesamte Schneidmaschine bewegt werden müsste.In the open position, the food to be cut can be placed in the cutting machine. When the cutting machine is in the closed position, the strand of food is then cut. By opening the cutting machine again, the cut strand of food can then be removed. The cutting machine can be opened twice in the same way for inserting the uncut strand of food and removing the cut strand of food. However, it would also be possible to open the cutting machine in a first way to insert the uncut strand of food and to open the cutting machine in a second way to remove the cut strand of food. For example, the cutting machine could first be moved completely out of the base frame in order to be able to insert the uncut food into the cutting machine. A drawer or a flap could then be opened, for example, so that the sliced food is accessible without the entire cutting machine having to be moved.

Die Schneidmaschine beziehungsweise Teile der Schneidmaschine können in einer ersten Ausführungsform längsverschieblich ausgebildet sein, so dass die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes und/oder zumindest Teile der Schneidmaschine zumindest ein Stück weit aus dem Grundgestell herausgeschoben werden können. Dies könnte beispielsweise dadurch realisiert werden, dass die Schneidmaschine in einer Art Schublade vorhanden ist. Sofern lediglich Teile der Schneidmaschine längsverschieblich ausgebildet sein sollen, könnten diese Teile ebenfalls schubladenartig ausgebildet sein.The cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine can be designed to be longitudinally displaceable in a first embodiment, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be pushed out at least a little bit from the base frame. This could be achieved, for example, in that the cutting machine is present in a type of drawer. If only parts of the cutting machine should be designed to be longitudinally displaceable, these parts could also be designed like drawers.

In einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel könnte die Schneidmaschine beziehungsweise Teile der Schneidmaschine höhenverschieblich ausgebildet sein, so dass die Schneidemaschine als Ganzes und/oder zumindest Teile der Schneidmaschine zumindest ein Stück weit aus dem Grundgestell herausgehoben werden können. Dies könnte beispielsweise durch entsprechende Teleskopträger oder Scherengitter erfolgen.In a second embodiment, the cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine could be designed to be vertically displaceable, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be lifted out of the base frame at least a little. This could be done, for example, by means of appropriate telescopic beams or concertina bars.

In einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel kann die Schneidmaschine beziehungsweise Teile der Schneidmaschine verschwenkbar ausgebildet sein, so dass die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes und/oder zumindest Teile der Schneidmaschine zumindest ein Stück weit aus dem Grundgestell herausgeschwenkt werden können. Die Schneidmaschine beziehungsweise ein Teil derselben könnte dabei sowohl um eine horizontale Achse als auch um eine vertikale Achse verschwenkt werden. Bei der Verwendung einer horizontalen Achse könnte beispielsweise ein Teil der Verkleidung der Schneidmaschine gemeinsam mit der Schneidmaschine beziehungsweise einem Teil derselben nach unten weggeklappt werden. Bei einer vertikalen Achse könnte ein Teil der Verkleidung gemeinsam mit der Aufnahmeeinheit vergleichsweise einer Tür verschwenkt werden.In a third exemplary embodiment, the cutting machine or parts of the cutting machine can be designed to be pivotable, so that the cutting machine as a whole and / or at least parts of the cutting machine can be pivoted at least a little bit out of the base frame. The cutting machine or part of the same could be pivoted both about a horizontal axis and about a vertical axis. When using a horizontal axis, for example, part of the cladding of the cutting machine could be folded away together with the cutting machine or part of the same. In the case of a vertical axis, a part of the cladding could be pivoted together with the receiving unit in comparison to a door.

Sofern lediglich ein Teil der Schneidmaschine aus dem Grundgestell herausbewegt werden soll, kann insbesondere eine Aufnahmeeinheit für das zu schneidende Lebensmittel beweglich ausgebildet sein. Diese Aufnahmeeinheit sollte so ausgebildet sein, dass eine Aufnahme des zu schneidenden Lebensmittels möglich ist. Das zu schneidende Lebensmittel kann anschließend von der Aufnahmeeinheit aktiv oder passiv weitertransportiert werden, bis es an der korrekten Position für den Beginn des Schneidvorgangs angekommen ist. Dies könnte beispielsweise durch ein Transportband, eine Transportrutsche oder einen Greifarm erfolgen. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass sich das zu schneidende Lebensmittel durch das Einlegen in die Aufnahmeeinheit bereits in seiner korrekten Position für den Schneidvorgang befindet, sobald die Aufnahmeeinheit wieder in die Schneidmaschine korrekt eingeführt wurde.If only a part of the cutting machine is to be moved out of the base frame, a receiving unit for the food to be cut can in particular be designed to be movable. This receiving unit should be designed so that it is possible to receive the food to be cut. The food to be cut can then be actively or passively transported further by the receiving unit until it has arrived at the correct position for the start of the cutting process. This could be done for example by a conveyor belt, a conveyor chute or a gripper arm. However, it would also be possible for the foodstuff to be cut to be in its correct position for the cutting process when it is inserted into the receiving unit as soon as the receiving unit has been correctly reinserted into the cutting machine.

Die Aufnahmeeinheit könnte beispielsweise vergleichsweise einer Schublade ausgebildet sein. Wird die Schublade mit der Aufnahmeeinheit wieder geschlossen, kann das eingelegte Lebensmittel in der Schneidmaschine geschnitten werden. Durch ein erneutes Aufziehen der Schublade könnte es in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel möglich sein, auch das geschnittene Lebensmittel zu entnehmen. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, die Entnahme des geschnittenen Lebensmittels beispielsweise über eine zweite Schublade vorzusehen.The receiving unit could, for example, be designed comparatively to a drawer. If the drawer with the receiving unit is closed again, the inserted food can be cut in the cutting machine. By opening the drawer again, it could be possible in this exemplary embodiment to also remove the cut food. However, it would also be possible to provide for the removal of the cut food, for example via a second drawer.

Die Schneidmaschine muss kein vollständiges Gehäuse besitzen, sofern ein Einbau der Schneidmaschine in eine beispielsweise Ladentheke vorgesehen ist. Das Grundgestell der Schneidmaschine muss sich jedoch so standsicher aufstellen lassen, dass auch bei einer Bewegung der gesamten Schneidmaschine oder zumindest einiger Teile der Schneidmaschine ein Kippen oder Verrutschen des Grundgestells ausgeschlossen werden kann. Dies kann beispielsweise durch eine oder durch mehrere Schraubbefestigungen erfolgen. Diese Schraubbefestigungen können das Grundgestell beispielsweise am Untergrund oder an einer Wand fixieren. Alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu könnte das Grundgestell mittels einer oder mehrerer Teleskopstangen zwischen zwei Wänden oder einem Boden und einer Decke festgeklemmt werden. Ein solches Festklemmen könnte beispielsweise auch an den Innenflächen eines Regal- oder Schrankmöbels erfolgen.The cutting machine does not have to have a complete housing if the cutting machine is to be installed in a shop counter, for example. However, the base frame of the cutting machine must be able to be set up in such a stable manner that tilting or slipping of the base frame can be excluded even when the entire cutting machine or at least some parts of the cutting machine move. This can be done for example by one or more screw fastenings. These screw fastenings can fix the base frame, for example, on the ground or on a wall. Alternatively or additionally, the base frame could be clamped between two walls or a floor and a ceiling by means of one or more telescopic rods. Such a clamping could for example also take place on the inner surfaces of a shelf unit or cabinet.

Um den Transport und das Aufstellen der Schneidmaschine zu erleichtern, kann diese mit mehreren Fahrrollen ausgestattet sein, die insbesondere an dem Grundgestell angebracht sein können. Die Fahrrollen ermöglichen darüber hinaus ein leichtes Verschieben der Schneidmaschine, um diese beispielsweise zu Reinigungs- oder Wartungszwecken aus der Verkleidung entnehmen zu können.In order to make it easier to transport and set up the cutting machine, it can be equipped with several castors, which in particular can be attached to the base frame. The castors also enable the cutting machine to be moved easily so that it can be removed from the cladding for cleaning or maintenance purposes, for example.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform kann eine Bewegung von Teilen der Schneidmaschine insbesondere so erfolgen, dass alle Bauteile, die ein Verletzungsrisiko für den Benutzer darstellen könnten, innerhalb des Grundgestells verbleiben, so dass diese Bauteile nicht frei zugänglich sind. Dies kann insbesondere das zumindest eine Schneidmesser und den zumindest einen motorischen Antrieb für das Schneidmesser betreffen.In an advantageous embodiment, parts of the cutting machine can move in such a way that all components that could pose a risk of injury to the user remain within the base frame, so that these components are not free are accessible. This can in particular relate to the at least one cutting knife and the at least one motor drive for the cutting knife.

Die nacheinander geschnittenen Scheiben des Lebensmittel-Stranges werden üblicherweise in einer Lagereinrichtung der Schneidmaschine gelagert. Nachdem der Schneidvorgang beendet ist, können die geschnittenen Scheiben aus der Lagereinrichtung entnommen werden. Der Boden der Lagereinrichtung kann dabei zumindest einen entnahmeseitigen Schlitz aufweisen. Der Schlitz beginnt somit an der dem zumindest einen Schneidmesser gegenüber liegenden Seite der Lagereinrichtung. In diesen Schlitz kann eine Seite einer Verpackung, insbesondere einer Tüte oder eines Beutels, eingeführt werden, in die der geschnittene Lebensmittel-Strang verpackt werden soll. Ein einzelner Schlitz kann bereits ausreichend sein, um den Verpackungsvorgang des Lebensmittel-Stranges deutlich zu erleichtern. Sollen eine Vielzahl von verschiedenen Lebensmittel geschnitten werden, die unterschiedliche Längen und Breiten aufweisen, kann es vorteilhaft sein, mehrere Schlitze in dem Boden der Lagereinrichtung vorzusehen, um die Verpackung des geschnittenen Stranges zu erleichtern.The successively cut slices of the strand of food are usually stored in a storage device of the cutting machine. After the cutting process has ended, the cut slices can be removed from the storage device. The bottom of the storage device can have at least one slot on the removal side. The slot thus begins on the side of the bearing device opposite the at least one cutting knife. One side of a package, in particular a bag or pouch, into which the cut strand of food is to be packed, can be inserted into this slot. A single slot can be sufficient to significantly facilitate the packaging process for the strand of food. If a large number of different foods are to be cut, which have different lengths and widths, it can be advantageous to provide several slots in the bottom of the storage device in order to facilitate the packaging of the cut strand.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann zumindest eine Seite des Bodens der Lagereinrichtung zumindest ein Stück weit angehoben werden können. Durch das Anheben des Bodens kann ebenfalls das Verpacken des geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Stranges erleichtert werden. Die Verpackung für den geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Strang kann in diesem Fall unter den angehobenen Boden der Lagereinrichtung gezogen werden, so dass der Lebensmittel-Strang lediglich noch in die Verpackung geschoben werden muss.In a preferred embodiment, at least one side of the bottom of the storage device can be raised at least a little. Packing the cut strand of food can also be made easier by lifting the bottom. In this case, the packaging for the cut strand of food can be pulled under the raised floor of the storage device, so that the strand of food only has to be pushed into the packaging.

Sofern lediglich ein Teil der Schneidmaschine aus dem Grundgestell herausbewegt werden soll, kann alternativ oder zusätzlich zur Aufnahmeeinheit auch die Lagereinheit für das geschnittene Lebensmittel beweglich ausgebildet sein. Die Lagereinrichtung kann dabei Bestandteil der Aufnahmeeinheit sein, so dass die Schneidmaschine lediglich ein bewegliches Bauteil aufweist, was die Wartungsanfälligkeit verringert.If only part of the cutting machine is to be moved out of the base frame, the storage unit for the cut food can also be used as an alternative or in addition to the receiving unit be designed to be movable. The bearing device can be part of the receiving unit so that the cutting machine only has one movable component, which reduces the need for maintenance.

Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, die Lagereinrichtung separat von der Aufnahmeeinheit ebenfalls beweglich auszubilden. In diesem Fall könnte die Verkleidung der Schneidmaschine auf eine erste Weise geöffnet werden, um die Aufnahmeeinheit erreichen zu können und ein zu schneidendes Lebensmittel in der Aufnahmeeinheit zu platzieren. Nach dem Schneidvorgang könnte die Verkleidung der Schneidmaschine auf eine zweite Weise geöffnet werden, um den geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Strang entnehmen zu können. Die Lagereinrichtung kann dabei insbesondere schubladenartig ausgebildet und damit längsverschieblich gelagert sein, damit der geschnittene Lebensmittel-Strang bei der Bewegung intakt bleibt und keine Scheiben umkippen oder verloren gehen können.However, it would also be possible to also design the bearing device to be movable separately from the receiving unit. In this case, the casing of the cutting machine could be opened in a first way in order to be able to reach the receiving unit and to place a foodstuff to be cut in the receiving unit. After the cutting process, the cladding of the cutting machine could be opened in a second way in order to be able to remove the cut strand of food. The storage device can in particular be designed in the manner of a drawer and thus be mounted so that it is longitudinally displaceable, so that the cut strand of food remains intact during movement and no slices can tip over or get lost.

Um die Bedienung der Schneidmaschine soweit wie möglich zu erleichtern und einen optimalen Kundenkontakt auch während der Bedienung der Schneidmaschine zu ermöglichen, kann sich die Lagereinrichtung nach der Beendigung des Schneidvorgangs automatisch öffnen und den geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Strang zur Entnahme anbieten. Sofern eine Bewegung der gesamten Schneidmaschine erfolgt, kann auch diese Bewegung der Schneidmaschine automatisch nach der Beendigung des Schneidvorgangs erfolgen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu könnte das Ende des Schneidvorgangs durch ein optisches und/oder akustisches Signal angekündigt werden.In order to facilitate the operation of the cutting machine as much as possible and to enable optimal customer contact even during the operation of the cutting machine, the storage device can open automatically after the end of the cutting process and offer the cut strand of food for removal. If there is a movement of the entire cutting machine, this movement of the cutting machine can also take place automatically after the end of the cutting process. Alternatively or in addition, the end of the cutting process could be announced by an optical and / or acoustic signal.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine handelt es sich um eine automatische Schneidmaschine für den gewerblichen Gebrauch, insbesondere in Bäckereien, in Bäckereifilialen, in Backshops oder in Selbstbedienungs-Verkaufsstellen, beispielsweise im Supermarkt oder im Discounter. Dabei kann es sich insbesondere um eine Scheibenschneidmaschine oder um eine Gatterschneidmaschine handeln. Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung sind den in den Ansprüchen ferner angegebenen Merkmalen sowie den nachstehenden Ausführungsbeispielen zu entnehmen.The cutting machine according to the invention is an automatic cutting machine for commercial use, in particular in bakeries, in bakery branches, in bakery shops or in self-service points of sale, for example in the supermarket or in the discounter. This can in particular be a slicing machine or a gate cutting machine. Further advantages and features of the invention can be found in the features further specified in the claims and in the exemplary embodiments below.

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Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher beschrieben und erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine, die in eine Verkaufstheke eingebaut wurde, in ihrer geschlossenen Stellung,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 1 mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit,
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eine Schnittdarstellung der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 1 in ihrer geschlossenen Stellung,
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eine zweite Schnittdarstellung der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 1 in ihrer geschlossenen Stellung,
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eine teilweise Schnittdarstellung der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 2 mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine, die in eine Verkaufstheke eingebaut wurde, mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit,
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eine Seitenansicht der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 6 mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit,
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eine Schnittdarstellung der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 6 mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 6 in ihrer geschlossenen Stellung mit teilweise entfernter Verkleidung der Verkaufstheke
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eine Schnittdarstellung einer dritten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine, bei der die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes nach vorne verschwenkt wurde,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung einer vierten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine mit geöffneter Aufnahmeeinheit und
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eine Schnittdarstellung der Schneidmaschine gemäß Fig. 11.
The invention is described and explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
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a perspective view of a first embodiment of the cutting machine according to the invention, which was built into a sales counter, in its closed position,
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a perspective view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 1 with the pickup unit open,
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a sectional view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 1 in their closed position,
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a second sectional view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 1 in their closed position,
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a partial sectional view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 2 with the pickup unit open,
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a perspective view of a second embodiment of the cutting machine according to the invention, which was built into a sales counter, with an open receiving unit,
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a side view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 6 with the pickup unit open,
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a sectional view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 6 with the pickup unit open,
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a perspective view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 6 in its closed position with the sales counter cladding partially removed
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a sectional view of a third embodiment of the cutting machine according to the invention, in which the cutting machine as a whole has been pivoted forward,
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a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the cutting machine according to the invention with an open receiving unit and
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a sectional view of the cutting machine according to Fig. 11 .

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Eine erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine 10 ist in den Fig. 1 bis 5 dargestellt. Die Schneidmaschine 10 ist in eine Verkaufstheke 12 eingebaut. Anstelle der Verkaufstheke 12 könnte die Schneidmaschine auch in andere Möbel eines Ladenlokals eingebaut werden.A first embodiment of the cutting machine 10 according to the invention is shown in FIGS Figs. 1 to 5 shown. The cutting machine 10 is built into a sales counter 12. Instead of the sales counter 12, the cutting machine could also be built into other furniture in a shop.

Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall ist die Schneidmaschine 10 als Scheibenschneidmaschine mit einem Kreismesser 14 ausgebildet. Das Kreismesser 14 ist in üblicher Art und Weise an einem Schwingarm gelagert, welcher durch einen motorischen Antrieb 16 bewegt wird. Durch den motorischen Antrieb 16 ist auch eine Rotation des Kreismessers 14 möglich.In the present example, the cutting machine 10 is designed as a disk cutting machine with a circular knife 14. The circular knife 14 is mounted in the usual way on a swing arm which is moved by a motor drive 16. The motor drive 16 also allows the circular knife 14 to rotate.

Die Schneidmaschine 10 besitzt eine untere Kanalwand 20, die die Unterseite eines zu zerschneidendes Lebensmittels 18 aufnehmen kann. Die untere Kanalwand 20 ist im vorliegenden Beispielsfall waagrecht ausgebildet. Die untere Kanalwand 20 ist etwa rechtwinklig zu einer vorderen Kanalwand vorhanden. Die untere Kanalwand 20 und die vordere Kanalwand werden auf der Vorderseite der Schneidmaschine 10 von einer Blende 22 begrenzt. Die Blende 22 ist Teil der Verkleidung der Verkaufstheke 12.The cutting machine 10 has a lower channel wall 20 which can receive the underside of a food item 18 to be cut. The lower duct wall 20 is horizontal in the present example educated. The lower duct wall 20 is present approximately at right angles to a front duct wall. The lower duct wall 20 and the front duct wall are delimited on the front side of the cutting machine 10 by a cover 22. The cover 22 is part of the cladding of the sales counter 12.

Im geschlossenen Zustand der Schneidmaschine 10 (Fig. 1, Fig. 3 und Fig. 4) ist die Schneidmaschine 10 vollständig in die Verkaufstheke 12 integriert und von der Verkleidung der Verkaufstheke 12 umschlossen. Die Schneidmaschine 10 ist damit im geschlossenen Zustand quasi unsichtbar und kann somit optisch ansprechend in ein Ladenlokal integriert werden. Durch den Einbau der Schneidmaschine 10 in die Verkaufstheke 12 kann auf ein separates Gehäuse der Schneidmaschine 10 verzichtet werden. Im Gegensatz zu dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel könnte jedoch auch ein separates Gehäuse für die Schneidmaschine 10 vorgesehen sein.When the cutting machine 10 is closed ( Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 ) the cutting machine 10 is completely integrated into the sales counter 12 and enclosed by the cladding of the sales counter 12. The cutting machine 10 is thus virtually invisible in the closed state and can therefore be integrated into a shop in a visually appealing manner. By installing the cutting machine 10 in the sales counter 12, a separate housing for the cutting machine 10 can be dispensed with. In contrast to the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, however, a separate housing could also be provided for the cutting machine 10.

Im Gegensatz zu dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel könnte die untere Kanalwand 20 leicht nach vorne geneigt vorhanden sein, so dass der geschnittene Lebensmittel-Strang und der zu schneidende Lebensmittel-Strang 18 einerseits auf der unteren Kanalwand 20 und andererseits an der vorderen Kanalwand anliegt. Der Neigungswinkel der unteren Kanalwand 20 sollte in diesem Fall vorzugsweise zwischen 5 Grad und 50 Grad liegen. Die untere Kanalwand 20 und die vordere Kanalwand wären auch in diesem Beispielsfall etwa rechtwinklig zueinander ausgerichtet. Dies bedeutet, dass die vordere Kanalwand von der Vorderseite her in das Innere der Schneidmaschine 10 hineingeneigt ist. Die untere Kanalwand 20 und die vordere Kanalwand bilden damit eine nach unten rechtwinklig zulaufende V-förmige Lagerfläche für das noch nicht geschnittene Lebensmittel 18 einerseits und für die geschnittenen Scheiben des betreffenden Lebensmittels andererseits.In contrast to the embodiment shown in the drawing, the lower channel wall 20 could be inclined slightly forward so that the cut strand of food and the strand of food to be cut 18 lie on the one hand on the lower channel wall 20 and on the other hand against the front channel wall. The angle of inclination of the lower duct wall 20 should in this case preferably be between 5 degrees and 50 degrees. The lower duct wall 20 and the front duct wall would also be aligned approximately at right angles to one another in this example. This means that the front channel wall is inclined into the interior of the cutting machine 10 from the front. The lower channel wall 20 and the front channel wall thus form a downwardly tapering V-shaped storage surface for the not yet sliced food 18 on the one hand and for the cut slices of the food in question on the other.

Die untere Kanalwand 20 weist einen etwa senkrecht ausgebildeten Schlitz 24 für das Kreismesser 14 auf. Bei der Rotation der Antriebsscheibe wandert das Kreismesser 14 durch den Schlitz 24 in der unteren Kanalwand 20, so dass das im Bereich des Schlitzes 24 vorhandene Lebensmittel an dieser Stelle zertrennt wird. Bezogen auf die Zeichnung entsteht dann links von diesem Schlitz 24 eine Lebensmittelscheibe. Rechts von dem Schlitz 24 ist das Lebensmittel noch unzertrennt vorhanden. Zum Zerschneiden wird der Lebensmittel-Strang 18 durch einen Transportschieber 26 in Richtung auf den Schlitz 24 geschoben. Dazu besitzt der Transportschieber 26 mehrere nebeneinander liegenden Krallen, die beim Schneidvorgang von oben in das Ende des Lebensmittels 18 ausreichend fest hineinstechen. Um ein Umfallen der geschnittenen Scheiben des Lebensmittel-Stranges zu verhindern, ist hinter dem Schlitz 24 eine Scheibenstütze 28 angeordnet. Die Scheibenstütze 28 ist an einer Achse 30 verschwenkbar gelagert, so dass nachfolgende Scheiben die Scheibenstütze 28 entsprechend verschieben können. Der in der Zeichnung linke Bereich der unteren Kanalwand 20 ist somit als Lagereinrichtung 32 zum Lagern der geschnittenen Scheiben des Lebensmittel-Stranges ausgebildet.The lower duct wall 20 has an approximately perpendicular slot 24 for the circular knife 14. When the drive pulley rotates the circular knife 14 migrates through the slot 24 in the lower channel wall 20, so that the food present in the area of the slot 24 is cut at this point. In relation to the drawing, a slice of food is then created to the left of this slot 24. To the right of the slot 24, the food is still present unseparated. To cut the food strand 18 is pushed by a transport slide 26 in the direction of the slot 24. For this purpose, the transport pusher 26 has a plurality of claws lying next to one another which, during the cutting process, pierce the end of the food 18 from above with sufficient strength. In order to prevent the cut slices of the strand of food from falling over, a slice support 28 is arranged behind the slot 24. The pane support 28 is pivotably mounted on an axis 30 so that subsequent panes can move the pane support 28 accordingly. The area of the lower channel wall 20 on the left in the drawing is thus designed as a storage device 32 for storing the cut slices of the strand of food.

Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall weist die untere Kanalwand 20 an ihrer in der Zeichnung linken Seite - im Bereich der Lagereinrichtung 32 - entnahmeseitig mehrere Schlitze 34 auf. In die Schlitze 34 kann eine Verpackung, insbesondere ein Beutel oder eine Tüte so eingeführt werden, dass die geschnittenen Scheiben des Lebensmittel-Stranges in der Verpackung zu liegen kommen. Anschließend kann die Verpackung mitsamt den geschnittenen Scheiben aus den Schlitzen 34 herausgezogen werden. Auf diese Weise ist ein hygienisch einwandfreie Verpackung der geschnittenen Scheiben möglich, ohne dass diese mit der Hand angefasst werden müssten. Auch weniger geübte Bediener der Schneidmaschine - beispielsweise bei einer Aufstellung der Schneidmaschine im Selbstbedienungsbereich - können somit ohne größeren Aufwand die geschnittenen Scheiben des Lebensmittel-Stranges verpacken.In the present example, the lower channel wall 20 has a plurality of slots 34 on its left side in the drawing - in the area of the bearing device 32 - on the removal side. A package, in particular a pouch or bag, can be inserted into the slots 34 in such a way that the cut slices of the strand of food come to lie in the package. The packaging, together with the cut slices, can then be pulled out of the slots 34. In this way, it is possible to pack the cut slices in a hygienically perfect manner without having to touch them by hand. Even less experienced operators of the cutting machine - for example, if the cutting machine is set up in the self-service area - can thus pack the cut slices of the food strand with little effort.

Die Schneidmaschine 10 ist an einem Grundgestell 36 befestigt. Das Grundgestell 36 besitzt im vorliegenden Beispielsfall vier Fahrrollen 38.The cutting machine 10 is attached to a base frame 36. In the present example, the base frame 36 has four castors 38.

Die Fahrrollen 38 erleichtern den Transport der Schneidmaschine 10, beispielsweise während des Einbaus oder bei einem eventuellen Ausbau der Schneidmaschine 10 zu Wartungszwecken.The castors 38 facilitate the transport of the cutting machine 10, for example during installation or when the cutting machine 10 is removed for maintenance purposes.

Die untere Kanalwand 20, die vordere Kanalwand und der Transportschieber 26 sind im vorliegenden Fall längsverschieblich in Art einer Schublade an der Schneidmaschine 10 gelagert. Somit kann ein Teil der Schneidmaschine 10 aus dem Grundgestell 36 herausbewegt werden. Dieser bewegliche Teil der Schneidmaschine kann als Aufnahmeeinheit 40 bezeichnet werden, da das zu schneidende Lebensmittel 18 auf der unteren Kanalwand 20 abgelegt werden kann. Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall ist auch die Lagereinrichtung 32 Bestandteil der Aufnahmeeinheit 40.In the present case, the lower channel wall 20, the front channel wall and the transport slide 26 are mounted on the cutting machine 10 such that they are longitudinally displaceable in the manner of a drawer. Part of the cutting machine 10 can thus be moved out of the base frame 36. This movable part of the cutting machine can be referred to as the receiving unit 40, since the food 18 to be cut can be placed on the lower channel wall 20. In the present example, the bearing device 32 is also part of the receiving unit 40.

Wird die Blende 22 mittels des Griffs 42 geöffnet, ist die Aufnahmeeinheit 40 frei zugänglich und das zu schneidende Lebensmittel kann auf der unteren Kanalwand 20 platziert werden. In dieser Position könnte das Kreismesser 14 das eingelegte Lebensmittel 18 nicht erreichen. Durch ein Schließen der Blende 22 wird die untere Kanalwand 20 so verschoben, dass das Kreismesser 14 durch den Schlitz 24 das eingelegte Lebensmittel 18 in Scheiben schneiden kann. Nach dem Schneidvorgang kann die Blende 22 erneut geöffnet werden, um die geschnittenen Scheiben entnehmen zu können, die auf der Lagereinrichtung 32 vorhanden sind.If the cover 22 is opened by means of the handle 42, the receiving unit 40 is freely accessible and the food to be cut can be placed on the lower channel wall 20. In this position, the circular knife 14 could not reach the inserted food 18. By closing the cover 22, the lower channel wall 20 is displaced so that the circular knife 14 can cut the inserted food 18 into slices through the slot 24. After the cutting process, the cover 22 can be opened again in order to be able to remove the cut slices that are present on the storage device 32.

Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall erfolgt das Einlegen des Lebensmittels 18 somit bereits in der Position, in der auch das Schneiden des Lebensmittels 18 erfolgt, ohne dass ein weiterer Transport des Lebensmittels - abgesehen vom Schließen der Aufnahmeeinheit 40 - erfolgen würde. Im Gegensatz zu dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel könnte die Aufnahmeeinheit beispielsweise auch lediglich aus einer geneigten weiteren Kanalwand bestehen, auf der das eingelegte Lebensmittel auf die Kanalwand 20 rutschen würde.In the present example, the food 18 is already inserted in the position in which the food 18 is also cut, without the food being transported further - apart from the closing of the receiving unit 40. In contrast to the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, the receiving unit could, for example, also consist only of an inclined further channel wall on which the inserted food would slide onto the channel wall 20.

Die Lagereinrichtung 32 ist in dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel einteilig als Bestandteil der Aufnahmeeinheit 40 ausgebildet. Insofern kann die Lagereinrichtung 32 nur gemeinsam mit der Aufnahmeeinheit 40 bewegt werden. Im Gegensatz dazu könnte die Lagereinrichtung auch separat zu der Aufnahmeeinheit ausgebildet sein. In diesem Fall könnte sowohl die Lagereinrichtung als auch die Aufnahmeeinheit separat voneinander bewegt werden. Alternativ dazu wäre es auch möglich, nur die Lagereinrichtung oder nur die Aufnahmeeinheit beweglich auszubilden. Sofern die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes bewegt werden kann, könnte auch eine Beweglichkeit von Lagereinrichtung und/oder Aufnahmeeinheit auch verzichtet werden.In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the bearing device 32 is designed in one piece as a component of the receiving unit 40. In this respect, the bearing device 32 can only be moved together with the receiving unit 40. In contrast to this, the bearing device could also be designed separately from the receiving unit. In this case, both the storage device and the receiving unit could be moved separately from one another. Alternatively, it would also be possible to design only the bearing device or only the receiving unit to be movable. If the cutting machine can be moved as a whole, mobility of the bearing device and / or the receiving unit could also be dispensed with.

In den Fig. 6 bis 9 ist eine zweite Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine 10.2 dargestellt. Die Schneidmaschine 10.2 ist ebenfalls in eine Verkaufstheke 12.2 eingebaut dargestellt. Die Schneidmaschine 10.2 ist wie die Schneidmaschine 10 als Scheibenschneidmaschine aufgebaut.In the Figures 6 to 9 a second embodiment of the cutting machine 10.2 according to the invention is shown. The cutting machine 10.2 is also shown installed in a sales counter 12.2. Like the cutting machine 10, the cutting machine 10.2 is constructed as a disk cutting machine.

Die untere Kanalwand 20, die vordere Kanalwand und der Transportschieber 26 der Schneidmaschine 10.2 bilden die Aufnahmeeinheit 40.2 für das zu schneidende Lebensmittel 18. Diese Aufnahmeeinheit 40.2 kann im vorliegenden Fall um eine untere Achse 44 verschwenkt werden. Wird die Blende 22.2 mittels des Griffs 42 nach unten verschwenkt und damit geöffnet, ist die Aufnahmeeinheit 40.2 frei zugänglich. Auch in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Lagereinrichtung 32.2 für den geschnittenen Lebensmittel-Strang als Bestandteil der Aufnahmeeinheit 40.2 ausgebildet und kann somit nur gemeinsam mit der Aufnahmeeinheit 40.2 bewegt werden.The lower channel wall 20, the front channel wall and the transport slide 26 of the cutting machine 10.2 form the receiving unit 40.2 for the food 18 to be cut. This receiving unit 40.2 can be pivoted about a lower axis 44 in the present case. If the panel 22.2 is pivoted downward by means of the handle 42 and thus opened, the receiving unit 40.2 is freely accessible. In this exemplary embodiment, too, the storage device 32.2 for the cut strand of food is designed as part of the receiving unit 40.2 and can therefore only be moved together with the receiving unit 40.2.

Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall sind in der Verkleidung der Verkaufstheke 12.2 zwei Türen 46, 48 vorhanden. Die Türen 46, 48 können gemeinsam oder getrennt voneinander geöffnet werden. Durch ein Öffnen der Tür 46 wird der Krümelbehälter 50 der Schneidmaschine 10.2 zugänglich, so dass ein einfaches Entleeren desselben möglich ist. Bei einem Öffnen der Tür 46 wird unter anderem das Kreismesser 14 und der motorische Antrieb 16 der Schneidmaschine 10.2 freigelegt. Dies kann beispielsweise für Wartungszwecke, zur Reinigung des Kreismessers 14 oder im Fall einer Reparatur erforderlich sein. Im Gegensatz zu dem in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel könnte auch eine einzelne Tür ausreichend sein, die sowohl den Krümelbehälter 50 als auch Kreismesser 14 und motorischen Antrieb 16 verdeckt. Es wäre auch möglich, die Verkleidung der Verkaufstheke 12.2 in diesem Bereich abnehmbar auszubilden, so dass die Verkleidung entfernt werden kann, um beispielsweise den Krümelbehälter 50 zu entleeren.In the present example, two doors 46, 48 are present in the cladding of the sales counter 12.2. The doors 46, 48 can be opened together or separately from one another. By opening the door 46, the crumb container 50 of the cutting machine 10.2 becomes accessible, so that it can be easily emptied. When the door 46 is opened, the circular knife 14, among other things and the motor drive 16 of the cutting machine 10.2 is exposed. This can be necessary, for example, for maintenance purposes, for cleaning the circular knife 14 or in the event of a repair. In contrast to the exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, a single door that covers both the crumb container 50 and the circular knife 14 and motorized drive 16 could also be sufficient. It would also be possible to make the cladding of the sales counter 12.2 removable in this area, so that the cladding can be removed, for example in order to empty the crumb container 50.

Eine dritte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine 10.3 ist in Fig. 10 dargestellt. Die Schneidmaschine 10.3 ist ebenfalls in eine Verkaufstheke 12.3 eingebaut dargestellt. Die Schneidmaschine 10.3 ist wiederum als Scheibenschneidmaschine aufgebaut. Im vorliegenden Beispielsfall kann die gesamte Schneidmaschine 10.3 um eine untere Achse 44.3 verschwenkt werden. In der geöffneten Stellung, die in Fig. 10 dargestellt ist, kann das zu schneidende Lebensmittel 18 in die Schneidmaschine 10.3 eingelegt werden. Auch wenn theoretisch in dieser geöffneten Stellung ein Schneiden des Lebensmittels möglich wäre, da die Schneidmaschine 10.3 als Ganzes bewegt wird, ist im vorliegenden Beispielsfall aus Sicherheitsgründen die Schneidfunktion blockiert, um eine Verletzungsgefahr durch das beim Schneiden rotierende Kreismesser auszuschließen. Nachdem die Schneidmaschine nicht vollständig aus dem Grundgestell 36 entfernt werden muss, könnte - abhängig von der beim Öffnen der Verkleidung vorgenommenen Bewegung der Schneidmaschine - ein Schneiden des Lebensmittels 18 jedoch auch in dieser geöffneten Stellung möglich sein, sofern dabei keine Verletzungsgefahr für den Benutzer besteht.A third embodiment of the cutting machine 10.3 according to the invention is shown in FIG Fig. 10 shown. The cutting machine 10.3 is also shown installed in a sales counter 12.3. The cutting machine 10.3 is again constructed as a disk cutting machine. In the present example, the entire cutting machine 10.3 can be pivoted about a lower axis 44.3. In the open position, which is in Fig. 10 is shown, the food to be cut 18 can be placed in the cutting machine 10.3. Even if cutting the food would theoretically be possible in this open position, since the cutting machine 10.3 is moved as a whole, in the present example the cutting function is blocked for safety reasons in order to exclude the risk of injury from the circular knife rotating during cutting. Since the cutting machine does not have to be completely removed from the base frame 36, depending on the movement of the cutting machine made when the cladding is opened, the food 18 could also be cut in this open position, provided there is no risk of injury to the user.

Eine vierte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Schneidmaschine 10.4 ist in den Fig. 11 und 12 dargestellt. Die als Scheibenschneidmaschine ausgebildete Schneidmaschine 10.4 ist in eine Verkaufstheke 12.4 eingebaut dargestellt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform wird vergleichbar der Ausführungsform gemäß der Fig. 1 bis 5 lediglich ein Teil der Schneidmaschine 10.4 - die Aufnahmeeinheit 40.4 - aus dem Grundgestell 36 herausbewegt. Um eine möglichst angenehme Bedienung der Schneidmaschine 10.4 zu ermöglichen, erfolgt im vorliegenden Beispielsfall zunächst eine Verschiebung der Aufnahmeeinheit 40.4 vergleichbar dem Herausziehen einer Schublade. Bei dieser Verschiebung wird die Aufnahmeeinheit 40.4 um einen gewissen Betrag angehoben, so dass die Aufnahmeeinheit für den Benutzer bequem zu erreichen ist, ohne dass sich dieser herunterbücken müsste. Auf diese Weise kann erreicht werden, dass das Einlegen des Lebensmittel - und auch das Entnehmen der geschnittenen Scheiben - auf der gleichen Höhe stattfinden kann, auf der auch die sonstigen Arbeitsvorgänge stattfinden, da die untere Kanalwand 20 der Schneidmaschine 10.4 in ihrer geöffneten Stellung auf der gleichen Höhe wie die Arbeitsplatte 52 der Verkaufstheke 12.4 vorliegt. Somit ist ein rückenschonendes Arbeiten möglich.A fourth embodiment of the cutting machine 10.4 according to the invention is shown in FIGS Figures 11 and 12 shown. The cutting machine 10.4 designed as a disk cutting machine is shown installed in a sales counter 12.4. This embodiment is comparable to the embodiment according to FIG Figs. 1 to 5 only part of the cutting machine 10.4 - the receiving unit 40.4 - is moved out of the base frame 36. In order to enable the cutting machine 10.4 to be operated as pleasantly as possible, the receiving unit 40.4 is first displaced in the present example, comparable to pulling out a drawer. During this shift, the receiving unit 40.4 is raised by a certain amount, so that the receiving unit can be easily reached by the user without the user having to bend down. In this way it can be achieved that the insertion of the food - and also the removal of the cut slices - can take place at the same height as the other work processes take place, since the lower channel wall 20 of the cutting machine 10.4 in its open position on the the same height as the worktop 52 of the sales counter 12.4 is present. This enables back-friendly work.

Nachdem die Schneidmaschinen in der Regel ein recht hohes Gewicht aufweisen, kann eine Unterstützung der Bewegung, beispielsweise durch einen elektrischen Motor oder einen hydraulischen Antrieb, erfolgen. Dieser kann auch dafür sorgen, dass das Gewicht der Schneidmaschine in der geöffneten Stellung stabilisiert und gehalten wird, so dass die Schneidmaschine nicht manuell gehalten werden muss. Es wäre auch möglich, die Bewegung der Schneidmaschine vollständig automatisch vorzunehmen. In diesem Fall könnte die Schneidmaschine nach Betätigung eines entsprechenden Schalters oder Knopfes in ihre geöffnete Position bewegt werden, ohne dass die Verkleidung mittels des Griffes 42 geöffnet werden müsste. Auch das Schließen der Schneidmaschine könnte auf diese Weise erfolgen. Eine solche Unterstützung der Bewegung wäre sowohl in dem Fall möglich, in dem die Schneidmaschine als Ganzes bewegt wird, als auch in dem Fall, in dem lediglich ein Teil der Schneidmaschine bewegt wird.Since the cutting machines are usually quite heavy, the movement can be supported, for example by an electric motor or a hydraulic drive. This can also ensure that the weight of the cutting machine is stabilized and held in the open position, so that the cutting machine does not have to be held manually. It would also be possible to move the cutting machine completely automatically. In this case, the cutting machine could be moved into its open position after actuating a corresponding switch or button, without the casing having to be opened by means of the handle 42. The cutting machine could also be closed in this way. Such support for the movement would be possible both in the case in which the cutting machine is moved as a whole and in the case in which only part of the cutting machine is moved.

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  1. Slicing machine (10, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) for elongate foodstuffs (18),
    - having at least one cutting knife (14) for the elongate foodstuff (18),
    - having at least one motorized drive (16) for the at least one cutting knife (14),
    - having a base frame (36) to which the slicing machine (10, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) is fastened in particular in a releasable manner, wherein at least parts of the slicing machine (10, 10.2, 10.4) are able to be moved out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent,
    - having a receiving unit (40, 40.2, 40.4) for the foodstuff (18) to be sliced,
    - characterized in that
    - the receiving unit (40, 40.2, 40.4) is able to be moved out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent such that the slicing machine is transferable from a closed position into an open position,
    - the foodstuff to be sliced is introduced in the open position of the slicing machine,
    - the foodstuff is sliced in the closed position of the slicing machine.
  2. Slicing machine according to Claim 1,
    - characterized in that
    - the receiving unit (40, 40.4) is able to be slid out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent.
  3. Slicing machine according to Claim 1 or 2,
    - characterized in that
    - the receiving unit (40.4) is able to be lifted out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent.
  4. Slicing machine according to one of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the receiving unit (40.2) is able to be pivoted out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent.
  5. Slicing machine according to one of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the base frame (36) is able to be fixed to an underlying surface or to a piece of furniture.
  6. Slicing machine according to one of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - the slicing machine (10, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) has castors (38), which are present in particular on the base frame (36).
  7. Slicing machine according to one of the preceding claims,
    - characterized in that
    - a support device (32, 32.2) is present for supporting the successively cut slices of the foodstuff block,
    - the base (20) of the support device (32) has at least one slot (34) that is open on the removal side.
  8. Slicing machine according to Claim 7,
    - characterized in that
    - at least one side of the base of the support device is able to be raised at least to some extent.
  9. Slicing machine according to Claim 7 or 8,
    - characterized in that
    - the support device (32, 32.3) is able to be moved out of the base frame (36) at least to some extent.
  10. Slicing machine according to Claim 9,
    - characterized in that
    - the support device (32, 32.2) is a constituent part of the receiving unit (40, 40.2).
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