EP3790433A1

EP3790433A1 - Arrangement and method for preparing baby food

Info

Publication number: EP3790433A1
Application number: EP18762825.0A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jochen Schmiddem; Renate Weisse
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-05-12
Filing date: 2018-08-30
Publication date: 2021-03-17
Also published as: WO2019214834A1; DE102018111337A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (11) for preparing baby food (46), comprising a heatable vessel (26) that has an opening for receiving food and a diameter standardized for baby food in glass jars or baby bottles; a cover (16) for covering the opening (32); a comminution device (10) that can be introduced into the vessel (26) and that is linked to the cover (36) or passes through the cover (16); and a bottle- and baby food-heater (40), having a heating unit (41) for heating the vessel (26), into which the vessel (26) can be removably introduced.

Description

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Arrangement and method for preparing baby food

Technical area

The invention relates to a method for preparing baby food.

Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement for preparing baby food. Moreover, the invention relates to a shredding device for use in the aforementioned arrangement and a lid for closing a Babykostgläßchens.

Baby glasses are glasses that are sold commercially with ready-made baby food. A baby or toddler needs several meals a day. The amount of waste generated is correspondingly high if a child is fed exclusively with such glasses. In addition, age, quality, composition of ready-made baby food can not always meet the parental requirements.

Many parents want to feed their baby with porridge made from fresh food. For the preparation of food on the stove or in the microwave food cooked in a pot, such as raw vegetables, fruits, meat and the like. The cooked foods are then transferred to a slender bowl and mashed with a hand blender or blender. The pureed mass is then transferred to a bowl and can then be fed. This pot and bowls are used, which must then be rinsed. It is difficult to prepare only small quantities. The losses of food are high. Cooking and multiple decanting takes time.

State of the art

From DE 202009004256 Ul a device for heating food with a receptacle, a mixer and a heater for heating is described. The receptacle has two ends. One end has heating means for heating the food. The opposite other end has a mixer for mixing food. By turning around a horizontal axis, the receptacle can be changed between heating mode and mixed mode. In this case, a very good seal must be guaranteed on end faces. This is associated with effort.

In DE102010016024A1 a food processor with a stirrer with agitator is described. Furthermore, the food processor has a heater, with which the mixing vessel and its contents can be heated. Above a threshold, the heat input into the food is automatically reduced. This depends on the temperature of the food or a total heat output and the speed of the agitator. In the above solutions, the slurry must be transferred to a plate or bowl during and after preparation. This leads to a lot of dirty dishes. In addition, the cleaning of special vessels with mixer or agitator is cumbersome and takes a lot of time. EP 1 050 261 A1 discloses a heatable food processor for the production of soymilk. The drive provided in a base above a vessel actuates a stirrer which is passed through the lid of the soybean vessel. The arrangement is expensive to manufacture and expensive to clean.

There are a variety of devices, such as under the name Thermomix, which heating, stirring and crushing. In these devices, the crushing and stirring function is integrated in the bottom of the device. The preparation of baby food in these devices is possible, but expensive.

Disclosure of the invention

It is an object of the invention to facilitate the preparation of baby food from fresh food and to avoid garbage.

According to the invention, the object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1 and an arrangement having the features of claims 5, as well as by a comminution device and a cover having the features of claims 14 to 19.

The invention is based on the idea to cook baby food directly in a Babygläßchen. Advantageously, the cooking process takes place in a Babykosterwärmer conventional type, as it is also used to warm up conventional Babygläßchen.

A comminution device is understood to mean a device which not only stirs and mixes the introduced food, but also comminutes it by means of cutting or pressing. Known comminution facilities are used in hand blenders and blenders. But it is also conceivable to use stamping, pressing or squeezing for comminution. The arrangement according to the invention allows cooking and crushing of fresh food in a single vessel. Unlike in known arrangements, the crusher is not connected to the vessel in which the baby food is prepared, but with its lid or it is guided through the lid. It is therefore possible to continue using the vessel during feeding. This eliminates the annoying, multiple decanting from the pot into the bowl, in which the food is pureed and from there into the pudding. This saves a lot of time and requires less dishes. In addition, the arrangement is small and easy to transport. It is easy to handle and clean. Unlike known arrangements is in the vessel for the baby food neither a heater nor a Crushing device provided. As a result, the arrangement can be produced inexpensively and easily replaced. A low-cost vessel makes it possible to use and store several vessels and, for example, to freeze or transport the baby food. In particular, can be fed directly from the vessel. The vessel also serves as a saucepan, casserole, crockery, transport container and storage vessel. Typical vessels are made of glass, such as recycled commercial baby bottles. But it can also be used metal containers or vessels made of heat-resistant plastic.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the vessel has a standardized for baby food in glasses or baby bottles or otherwise defined diameter. This has the advantage that commercial glass jars, typically colloquially referred to as "baby glasses", can be used. In such glass containers usually finished, industrially produced food for babies is sold. The glass containers are otherwise disposed of. The standardized diameter has the advantage that the receptacle of the arrangement is also suitable, for example, for heating milk in baby bottles of standardized diameter.

It is preferably provided that the heater is formed by superheated steam. The steam has a temperature above 100 ° C, unlike a water bath, and also allows heating of the entire vessel from the side. This allows fast and even heating.

The receptacle for importing the vessel is preferably characterized by

(A) an annular space between the inner wall of the receptacle and the vessel wall for receiving superheated steam;

(b) a support in the upper region of the inner wall of the receptacle; and

(c) a steam ring which can be placed on the support.

For cooking, water is poured into the annulus. The water is heated, for example, with an electric heater at the bottom of the recording until it evaporates. The steam fills the entire annulus. As a result, the vessel is heated not only in the lower, water-filled part, but also laterally. Only one heater in the lower area is required. The higher temperature of the steam makes it possible to cook the food evenly and quickly. The steam ring prevents too fast escape of water vapor. The steam ring may be molded to the lid of the vessel or form a separate component. It is possible, but not mandatory, for the steam ring to close the annulus tightly. It even makes sense if there is a certain amount of leakage. Thus, the amount of heat that is transferred to the food, targeted with the amount of water to be controlled. When all the water has evaporated and escaped, the cooking process is finished. The device shuts off. The end of the cooking process can be determined by a temperature sensor, which determines the temperature drop at this time.

The support for a separate steam ring may be formed by an inwardly projecting Vorsprang, a shoulder on the inner wall of the receptacle or inwardly projecting lugs. A molded on the lid steam ring can be placed on the upper edge. The steam ring can be made of plastic, metal or another material. By placing the steam ring on the support, the annulus volume between the inner wall of the receptacle, the vessel wall and the steam ring is limited. By using steam, the food in the vessel even faster than a water bath. In addition, the user must heat less water than a water bath, because the steam ring prevents or reduces the escape of steam. That saves energy. The cooking time can be controlled by the amount of water to be evaporated.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the shredding device has a rotating cutting unit, the cutting of which are aligned upward from the bottom of the vessel. The cutting edges are formed as in a conventional blender. The shredder may remain in the vessel while the food is being cooked. This then enables a simple and uniform comminution of the cooked food. The cutting unit can be held on a plate.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the lid consists of heat-resistant silicone or another flexible, heat-resistant material or can be connected to the vessel by means of a bellows. The flexibility of the lid ensures that the user can move the shredder in the vessel. He can reach with the cutting large areas of the interior of the vessel and there mince the food.

In this alternative arrangement with flexible lid, it is also possible that the shredding device has a rotating cutting unit, the cutting edges are aligned downward. Such a shredding device then corresponds to a commercial hand blender in reduced form. The mobility of the shredder makes it possible to bring subsequently filled food from top to bottom in the area of the Sehneidwerks on the bottom.

The vessel can be closed by means of screw, bayonet, clip, bracket or other suitable, solid connection with the lid. The shredder is held by the lid or passed through the lid. A firm connection prevents the Lid with the mobile shredder from the vessel triggers. Alternatively, the lid can be loosely placed and the shredder connected to the lid or guided through the lid is similar to a hand blender designed as a handheld device.

The shredding device may have a drive which is guided through the lid or connected to the lid. This drive is electric. But there are also manual, hydraulic or other types of drive possible. The comminuting device can in particular comprise a drive with a drive shaft and cutting unit. The cutting unit is arranged on the end of the drive shaft facing away from the drive. The drive shaft may be guided by the lid, so that the drive can also be held by hand or in a holding device. Drive shaft and cutting unit are preferably made of heat-resistant and food-compatible stainless steel.

Alternatively, it is provided that the drive is provided directly on the lid and is firmly connected thereto or that the drive housing forms the lid. The surfaces on the drive and on the lid, which can come into contact with the baby food, have heat and food compatible materials.

The inventive arrangement can be used as a complete arrangement with recording, vessel, lid and shredder. However, it is also possible to retrofit known bottle warmer with a Babygläßchen with a shredding device according to the invention, in the

(A) the shredding device is inserted from above into a vessel having a standardized for baby food in glasses or baby vials or otherwise defined diameter; and

(B) is connected to a lid for covering the opening of the vessel or passed through the lid.

Such a shredding device can be offered separately as an accessory for already known vial and baby food warmers. The only important thing is that the warmer can generate enough heat to actually cook the food.

The comminution device is preferably used in an arrangement which is characterized in that the comminution device has a rotating cutting unit whose cutting edges are oriented upward from the bottom of the vessel.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that

(a) the lid is made of a rigid material having an opening for passing through the crusher,

(b) the opening is closable with an auxiliary lid, and (C) the Hilfsdeekel has a steam outlet or a pressure relief valve over which steam can escape from the vessel at elevated vapor pressure.

In such a variant, the lid itself is firmly connected to the vessel or placed on this. The opening is closed with an auxiliary lid for cooking. The auxiliary cover can for example be screwed or inserted into the opening. It is understood that a plug or bayonet lock is suitable. In this embodiment, the crusher is not co-cooked. After cooking, the auxiliary lid is removed and the shredder can be inserted through the opening in the lid into the vessel. The lid prevents steam or spatter from escaping during crushing. The opening is advantageously so large that the shredding device can be moved in the vessel.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the lid or the auxiliary cover made of silicone or other heat-resistant, food-safe and flexible material, wherein the lid has one or more slots, overlapping parts or deformation producible openings through which the crushing device is insertable and over which vapor can escape at overpressure. For example, a cross slot may be provided in the lid. The cross slot allows the escape of the vapor at overpressure. The shredder can be inserted into the vessel after cooking through the slot and moved there. A silicone insert is particularly inexpensive to produce.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the cover in the circumferential direction has at least two downwardly projecting edges with or without thread, with which the lid can be placed or screwed onto vessels of different dimensions. Commercial Babybreis are sold in containers in the form of glasses of different sizes. In particular, two different diameters have proved successful, in which most of the glasses are sold and to which the vials and baby food warmers are adapted. In order to avoid having to produce different covers for different dimensions and to be procured by the consumer, the lid may have two concentric edges. The edges project downwardly and have a small thickness so that an annular, concentric groove is formed between the edges. The width of the groove allows a larger diameter vessel to fit into the groove. In this way, vessels of two different sizes can be closed with the same lid. It is understood that with other margins, other sizes can be used. The diameter of the downwardly projecting edges depends on the usual Sizes of standard baby glasses or vials and may vary from country to country or manufacturer to manufacturer.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the lid protrudes in the radial direction over the edge of the vessel and is adapted to the shape of the vial and Babykostwärmers that this is also closed with the lid. There are baby food warmer, which provide an annular shoulder on the inner wall, on which a steam ring is loosely placed. The steam ring closes the annulus upwards. With the steam ring, the steam is predominantly held in the annulus. A lid according to the invention can provide that the steam ring is formed on these. Then no separate steam ring is required. In the simplest case, the cover extends in the radial direction simply beyond the upper edge of the baby food warmer out to the outside and closes the baby food warmer in this way. Possibly. For example, a pressure relief valve may be provided in the area above the annulus. The lid with the container located on it is simply placed on the baby food warmer. If the lid also extends beyond the edge of the baby food warmer, this additionally makes it possible to easily grasp the lid.

The lid can be sold separately or in combination with the shredding unit. All other components, especially the baby food warmer and the vessel are already commercial and on sale products, where no changes must be made.

According to the invention the object is further achieved by a method for preparing baby food containing the steps:

(a) Imports of a closed container filled with food into a receptacle;

(B) heating the vessel to the desired state of the food by means of the recording;

(c) comminuting the cooked food with a crusher introduced from above into the vessel; and

(d) removing the shredder from the vessel.

With the procedure, baby food can be made from fresh food. The foods are added to the jar. Depending on what is to be cooked, more consumable liquid can be added, as is the case with conventional cooking in a pot. Such liquids may be water, oils, soups, sauces and the like. The amount of liquid is determined by the type and amount of food. The shredder is introduced into the vessel. In this case, the vessel is closed with the lid connected to the shredding device. The vessel is before or after the Closure introduced into the receptacle and then heated there. After completion of the cooking process, the crushing device is actuated. As a result, the food is pureed to a desired grain size. In younger children, a fine puree is made. For older children may still be pieces of puree. It can also be provided that no comminution device is used at all. This is useful for older children, allergic persons or the like, if they are to be supplied, for example, when traveling with cooked food. These do not need further comminution. For feeding, the shredder with the lid is removed from the vessel upwards. The pureed baby food can be fed directly from the vessel or stored in the vessel or frozen.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the receptacle is filled with a quantity of water which has completely evaporated upon reaching the desired state of cooking. So it is just as much steam generated, as is required for cooking and not more. In other words, the amount of water defines the cooking time. This allows faster food cooking and saves time and energy.

Embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. Embodiments are explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

1 is a cutaway, perspective view of a shredder with lid for preparing baby food.

Fig. 2 is a cross-section through a vessel for cooking baby food.

3 is a vertical section through a device with a receptacle and a heater for cooking vessels for baby food.

4 is a cutaway, perspective view of a steam ring for

Use with the device of FIG. 3.

Figure 5 illustrates a cooking process with an arrangement for producing baby food.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an arrangement for making baby food with the

Components of Figure 1 to 4 during processing.

Figure 7 is a cross-section through the arrangement of Figure 6 with the ready-cooked and pureed baby food.

Figure 8 illustrates how the vessel of Figure 2 can be used directly for feeding.

9 shows a second embodiment of a shredding device with drive at the top of the lid. 10 shows a third exemplary embodiment of a comminution device with drive on the underside of the lid.

11 shows a fourth exemplary embodiment of a comminution device whose

Housing also forms the lid.

12 shows a side view of a part of the comminution device with a cap and cutting and in longitudinal section a lid with a bellows.

Fig. 13 illustrates the proportions of two different vessels for one

Baby food mixer with common lid.

Fig. 14 is a bottom view of a lid made of a solid material.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the lid of FIG. 14. FIG.

FIG. 16 is a vertical section through the lid of FIG. 14. FIG.

FIG. 17 is a plan view of the lid of FIG. 14. FIG.

Fig. 18 is an exploded view of the lid of Fig. 14 with auxiliary lid.

Fig. 19 is a cross-section through the lid of Fig. 18 in an assembled condition.

FIG. 20 is a plan view of the lid of FIG. 18. FIG.

Fig. 21 illustrates the screwed lid of Fig. 14 on a lower vessel

Diameter.

FIG. 22 illustrates the screwed lid of FIG. 14 on a larger vessel

Diameter.

Fig. 23 is an exploded view illustrating how the arrangement of Fig. 22 is inserted into a baby caterer.

FIG. 24 shows an arrangement of baby food warmer and applied lid with

Auxiliary lid while cooking from the side.

FIG. 25 shows the arrangement from FIG. 24 without auxiliary cover for pureeing.

Fig. 26 is a vertical section through the arrangement of Fig. 25 during blending with the crusher inserted.

FIG. 27 shows the comminution device during charging on a charging station.

Fig. 28 is a plan view of the arrangement of Fig. 27.

Fig. 29 is a bottom view of a lid made of flexible and heat-resistant

Silicone.

Fig. 30 is a side view of the lid of Fig. 29 and an associated one

Slot insert.

Fig.31 is a vertical section through the lid and inserted slot insert

FIG. 29. Fig. 32 is a plan view of the lid of Fig. 29 with the slot insert inserted. FIG. 33 shows the slot insert for a cover according to FIG. 29 in detail.

FIG. 34 illustrates the attached lid of FIG. 29 on a lower vessel

Diameter.

FIG. 35 illustrates the attached lid of FIG. 29 on a larger vessel

Diameter.

Fig. 36 is an exploded view illustrating how the arrangement of Fig. 29 is inserted into a baby caterer.

FIG. 37 shows an arrangement of baby food warmer and top-up lid of FIG. 29 with slot insert during cooking from the side.

Fig. 38 shows the arrangement of Fig. 37 after cooking ready for pureeing.

Fig. 39 is a vertical section through the arrangement of Fig. 38 during blending with the crusher inserted.

Description of the embodiments

First embodiment

Figures 1 to 4 show the components of a generally designated 11 arrangement for the preparation of baby costume. The assembly includes a blender 10 generally indicated at 10. Blender 10 includes a drive 14 having a switch 12. The drive 14 is turned on or off by the switch 12. The drive 14 drives a shaft 20 to rotate about an axis 23 (Fig.5). On the side facing away from the drive of the shaft 20, a cutting unit with two cutting edges 22 is provided. The cutting 22 sit on a plate 24. The cutting unit is similar in the present embodiment in structure and operation of the cutting of a commercial blender. However, it is arranged on the shaft 20 and not in a vessel bottom.

The shaft 20 is guided axially movable by a cover 16. The lid 16 has an internal thread 18. With the internal thread 18 of the lid can be screwed onto an opening 32 of a vessel shown in Figure 2 in the form of a glass cup 26 with external thread 28. Such glass cups 26 are also used to distribute finished baby food and have a standard diameter. Glass has the advantage that it can be heated to the temperatures required for cooking, is easy to clean and does not transfer any harmful substances to the food. The glass cup 26 with the mixer 10 and the lid are shown in Figure 6 in an assembled state. For heating, the glass cup 26 with the blender 10 is inserted into a vial and baby food warmer 40. The bottle warmer 40 has commercially available dimensions and in the bottom and / or in the wall of an integrated electric heater 4 L The vial warmer 40 has a receptacle 38 with an inner wall 42. In the upper region of the inner wall 42, an annular projection 36 is integrally formed. On the annular projection 36, a steam ring 34 is placed, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. The steam ring 34 is made of heat-resistant plastic.

The heater 41 of the bottle warmer releases its heat via the inner wall 42 and is turned on or off with a heater switch 44. The diameter of the inner wall 42 of the receptacle 38 is greater than the outer diameter of the glass cup 26, so that an annular space 52 is formed.

The preparation of baby food from fresh foods is carried out as described below: The blender 10 is inserted into the glass cup 26. The drive 14 is switched off. The cover 16 is pushed on the shaft 20 very far in the direction of the drive 14. This leaves between the bottom of the lid 16 and glass cup 26 an opening 32. Through the opening 32 food 46 are filled, such as pieces of vegetables or meat. Further, a liquid 48 is filled in the glass cup 26, for example water, sauce, broth or oil. The liquid 48 provides, inter alia, for a transfer of heat to the food 46. Since the blades 22 point away from the bottom of the vessel 26, the food 46 are on them. The lid 16 is pushed along the shaft 20 in the direction of the cutting edges 22. The lid 16 is screwed onto the glass cup 26. He serves the rotating shaft 20 as a guide. Thereafter, water 50 is filled as heating fluid in the receptacle 38 of the bottle warmer 40. The amount of water 50 defines the cooking time of the food 46. The glass cup 26 is inserted through the steam ring 34 into the receptacle 38. The steam ring 34 is now pushed along the vessel 26 in the direction of the annular projection 36 until it rests on it. Subsequently, the heater in the bottle warmer 40 is turned on and the water evaporated to steam 54 with the heater switch 44.

FIG. 6 shows the cooking process with the described arrangement. The placement of the steam ring 34 on the ring projection 36 closes the annulus 52. The steam ring 34 prevents the water vapor 54 escapes immediately. As a result, the water vapor in the entire annular space 52 spreads and heats the glass cup 26 evenly from the side. Inside the vessel 26, the food is cooked. Due to the water vapor, the temperature in the annulus 52 is above the boiling point of water. This requires cooking the food 46 less time and energy When all the water in the annulus 52 has evaporated and escaped, the food 46 has finished cooking when a suitable amount of water is filled

FIG. 7 shows the process of blending the cooked food. In this case, the glass cup 26 can remain in the receptacle 38 or be removed therefrom. In this embodiment, the glass cup 26 remains in the receptacle 38. With actuation of the switch 12, the drive 14 is turned on and the shaft 20 is rotated. The cutting unit 22 purees the food to the desired grain size. The slurry 56 is ready made and the drive 14 is turned off. The glass cup 26 is removed from the receptacle 38 and the steam ring 34 is removed. Subsequently, the lid 16 is unscrewed from the glass cup 26 and the mixer 10 is pulled out of the glass cup 26.

The thus prepared baby food can be fed directly from the glass cup 26, as shown in Fig. 8. It remains in the glass cup 26, in which the food was cooked and crushed. In particular, the slurry 56 may cool in the glass cup 26 until it reaches a temperature suitable for feeding. For feeding, a porridge 56 is now removed from the glass cup 26 with a spoon 58 and administered to the baby.

Second embodiment

Figure 9 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention. The embodiment is identical except for the mixer to the first embodiment and therefore need not be described again here. FIG. 9 shows the upper part of a mixer 110 and a longitudinal section through the glass cup 26 and a lid 116. The mixer 110 has a drive 1 14 which is arranged on the upper side of the lid 116. The drive 114 drives a shaft 120 and is switched on or off with a switch 12. The switch 1 12 is in the "1" position. The drive 1 14 of the shaft 120 is turned on. In this embodiment, the foods are introduced into the glass cup 26 together with the mixer.

Third embodiment

Figure 10 shows another alternative embodiment of the invention. The embodiment is identical except for the mixer and the lid to the first embodiment and therefore need not be described again here. FIG. 10 shows an upper part of a mixer 220 and a longitudinal section through the glass cup 26 and a lid 226. The mixer 220 has a drive 224 which is arranged on the underside of the lid 226. The drive is thus different than in the previously described embodiments in the interior of the vessel 26. This makes the combination of mixer 220th and glass cup 26 particularly compact. The drive 224 drives a shaft 220 and is switched on or off with a switch 222. The switch 222 is in the "1" position. The drive 224 of the shaft 220 is turned on.

Fourth embodiment

Figure 11 shows a further, alternative embodiment of the invention. The embodiment is identical except for the mixer and the lid to the first embodiment and therefore need not be described again here. 11 shows the upper part of a mixer 310 and a longitudinal section through the glass cup 26 and a lid 316. The mixer 310 has a drive 314. The housing of the drive 314 also forms the lid 316 for closing the glass cup 26. The drive 314 drives a shaft 318. With a switch 312, the drive 314 of the shaft 318 is turned on or off. The switch 312 is in the "1" position. The drive 314 of the shaft 318 is turned off.

Fifth embodiment

Figure 12 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention. The embodiment is identical to the first Ausfübxungsbeispiel except for the mixer and the lid and therefore need not be described again here. FIG. 12 shows a mixer 410 with a shaft 420, a cap 458 and cutting edges 422. The mixer 410 has the shape of a commercially available hand blender, but with smaller dimensions. The blender 410 is inserted into the glass cup 26. The mixer 410 is guided by a lid 416 with a bellows 460. As a result, the blender 410 is well movable in the glass cup 426. As a result, the foodstuffs to be prepared can be brought under the cutting edges 422 and comminuted for comminution. The blades 420 are aligned towards the bottom of the vessel 26.

Sixth embodiment

Figure 13 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention. The embodiment is identical to the other embodiments except for the cover and therefore need not be described again here. The lid of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 13 and designated 500. The lid 500 has a circular periphery 510 and is substantially planar. The central region 512 forms an opening through which the shaft of a mixer can be passed. The lid 500 is made of temperature-resistant, flexible silicone and is simply placed on the glass cup 26 of the above embodiments. A continuous slot 518 from the perimeter 510 to the center area 512 allows the laying and removal of the lid, even if the mixer is in the glass cup 26. The flexible material allows a stirring movement of the mixer, so that both a cutter with upward cutting, as in the embodiments of Figures 1 to 1 1, as well as a cutter with downward cutting, as described in Example 5 can be used.

In the present embodiment, the lid 500 on the bottom two annular projections 514 and 516 on. These annular projections allow the use of lid 500 with glass cups of different diameters and hold the lid in position during grinding.

7. Exemplary embodiment (FIGS. 13 to 28)

FIG. 13 illustrates the size ratios of commercially available baby food jars. The baby food jar 610 has a smaller diameter than the baby food jar 612. The top view of the baby food jars shown below the side view illustrates the associated diameters. At 614, the different diameters are shown superimposed.

Figure 14 shows a cover 616 made of heat-resistant plastic from below. The lid 616 is profiled from below. Two concentric rings 618 and 622 extend downwardly as annular projections. The diameters of the rings 618 and 622 are adapted to the diameters 614 of the baby food jars 610 and 612, as will be explained below.

The lid 616 is provided with a central opening 620, which has a thread 626 in the present embodiment. In the side view in FIG. 15, it can be seen that the cover 616 is curved slightly upwards in the area 624 around the center opening 620 in order to achieve sufficient thread height. Figure 16 shows a vertical section through the lid 616, in which the thread 626 is clearly visible. FIG. 17 shows a plan view of the lid 616.

In the thread 626 of the central opening 620, a auxiliary cover 628 is screwed. This can be clearly seen in FIG. 18 to FIG. The auxiliary cover is provided for this purpose on the underside with a thread 630. FIG. 19 shows the cover 616 closed with the auxiliary cover 628. FIG. 20 shows that the auxiliary cover 628 has a pressure relief valve 632. A closed with the lid 616 vessel 610, 612 is secured via this pressure relief valve 632 against overpressure.

For cooking baby food, the vessel, for example, a commercially available smaller vessel 610 is closed with the lid 616. For this purpose, the inner annular projection 618 is provided with a matching thread. A third, more inward projection, can seal the arrangement and / or further stabilize. The bolted arrangement is shown in FIG. Figure 22 shows the situation with a larger vessel 612. Then a thread in the outer annular projection 622 is used. The annular projection 618 can serve for sealing and / or stabilizing.

FIG. 23 is a side view of the cover 616 with auxiliary cover 628 screwed onto a vessel 612 and a commercially available baby-boiling heater 634 operating on a steam basis. Such a baby food warmer is known for example under the trade name Nuk Thermo Rapid or Nuk Thermo Express. The vessel 612 with the lid 616 and auxiliary lid 628 is inserted into the water-filled baby food warmer 634. This is illustrated in FIG. Subsequently, in the vessel 612 located baby food possibly heated with a little water and cooked. Not only is the interior of the vessel 612 closed at the top, but also the annular space around the vessel 612 within the baby food warmer. The fact that the vessel 612 and the annulus are completely closed, forms a high temperature. This creates vapor in the annulus, which accelerates the heating and steam in the vessel 612, which accelerates the gentle cooking. To avoid overpressure in the - not actually made for high pressures - vessel, a pressure relief valve 632 is provided in the auxiliary cover 628. Vapor escapes in the annulus escapes at overpressure, because the lid 616 rests only loosely on the baby koster warmer.

After cooking, the lid can be grasped at a rim 636 projecting beyond the baby food warmer 634. The lid 616 is exposed to high temperatures from below. It is therefore advantageous to manufacture the lid from a material which on the one hand can withstand these temperatures well and, on the other hand, is a thermal insulator. Then the otherwise free edge 634 remains relatively cool and allows the gripping of the lid without risk of burns. At the same time, in this embodiment of the invention, the screwed-on to the cover glass can be removed together with the lid from the Babykosterwärmer 634. This accelerates the cooling to ready-to-eat temperatures.

After cooking, the baby food in the container 612 can be pureed or minced. For this purpose, a blender 638 is provided. The blender 638 is constructed like a standard blender, but considerably smaller. This can be seen in FIG. The blender has approximately the dimensions of an electric toothbrush. Its head fits well through the central opening 620 in the lid 616. The head of the inserted blender bar 638 can be moved to all areas of the vessel 612.

The blender 638 can be plugged directly into a power outlet via a plug and supplied with energy. The present embodiment, however, used Accumulators arranged in the handle of the blender 638. The accumulators can be charged with a charging station 649 similar to an electric toothbrush. This is illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28.

8th embodiment (Tig 29 to Fig. 391

FIGS. 29 to 39 show an alternative to the seventh embodiment. Again, a lid 716 is used, which is suitable for glasses of different sizes. However, the lid 716 does not require upward curvature because the center opening 720 is not threaded. In the center opening 720, an insert 710 is used. This is shown in section 33 in section and from above. The insert 710 is made of flexible silicone. Between two silicon surfaces, a circumferential groove 712 is formed. When the insert 710 is pressed into the center opening 720 of the lid 716, the circumferential groove 712 engages around the edge of the center opening 720. This can be seen in Figure 34 and Figure 35.

The insert 710 closes the center opening 720 during cooking. A cross slot is provided in the insert 710. When steaming produces superheated steam, the Phillips 718 opens and the steam can escape until the pressure is lowered again. After cooking, the blender 638 can be inserted through the phillips. The insert 710 does not have to be removed. So it serves in addition to the lid 716 as a further injection and heat protection. The flexibility of the insert 716 material allows for good movement of the blender bar. This is illustrated in FIG. Incidentally, the embodiment of the eighth embodiment corresponds to that of the seventh embodiment.

The invention has been explained in detail above with reference to Ausflihrungsbeispielen. A variety of details have been given, which do not limit the scope of the invention and are known to the skilled person diverse alternatives. In particular, materials, dimensions, the type and design of the cutting unit, the material of the vessel and the type of heating can be varied in many ways without departing from the spirit of the invention. Also, the purpose of the invention is not necessarily limited to the preparation of minced or pureed baby food. The invention can also be used in other fields of application, for example in the elderly, allergy sufferers, on trips and the like and, depending on the field of application, also makes sense without the shredding device. It will also be understood that features in the description which are disclosed in combination with other features may be practiced individually. The scope of the present application is therefore determined solely by the claims and the feature combination disclosed therein.

Claims

claims

A method of preparing baby foods, comprising the steps

(a) inserting a sealed container (26) filled with raw food (46) having a diameter selected for baby food in glasses or baby bottles into a vial and baby food warmer (40);

(b) heating the vessel (26) to the desired state of food by means of the vial and baby food warmer (40);

(c) comminuting the cooked food with a crusher introduced from above into the vessel (26); and

(d) removing the shredder from the vessel (26).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the vessel is closed during cooking with a lid with a valve or other steam outlet.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the vessel (26) for cooking is filled with a liquid in an amount in accordance with the type and amount of food.

4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (40) is filled with an amount of water which is completely evaporated to reach the desired state of cooking.

5. arrangement (11) for preparing baby food (46), containing

(A) a heated container (26) having a mouth for receiving food, which has a standard for baby foods in glasses or Babyfläsehchen diameter;

(b) a lid (16) for covering the opening (32);

(c) a shredder (10) insertable from above into the vessel (26), connected to the lid (16) or through the lid (16); and

(d) a vial and / or baby food warmer (40) having a heater (41) for heating the vessel (26) into which the vessel (26) is releasably insertable.

6. Arrangement according to claim 5, characterized in that the lid has a V-valve or another steam outlet or made of silicone or other heat-resistant, flexible material which allows escape of steam at its edges or by means of a bellows connected to the vessel is.

7. Arrangement according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the heater (41) is formed by superheated steam.

8. Arrangement according to claim 7, characterized by

(a) an annulus (52) between the inner wall of the receptacle (40) of the vial and baby food warmer and the Geiaßwandung for receiving superheated steam;

(b) a support in the upper region of the inner wall of the receptacle; and

(c) a steam ring (34) which can be placed on the support

9. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the comminution device (10) has a drive (14) which is guided by the cover (16) or is connected to the cover (16).

10. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 9, characterized in that

(A) the lid is made of a rigid material having an opening for passing through the crusher

(b) the opening is closable with an auxiliary lid, and

(C) the auxiliary cover has a steam outlet or a pressure relief valve, through which steam can escape from the vessel at elevated vapor pressure.

11. Arrangement according to claim 10, characterized in that the auxiliary cover made of silicone or other heat-resistant, food-safe and flexible material, wherein the auxiliary cover has one or more slots, overlapping parts or producible by deformation openings through which the crushing device is insertable and over which steam can escape at overpressure.

12. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the lid in the circumferential direction has at least two downwardly projecting edges with or without thread, with which the lid can be placed or screwed onto vessels of different dimensions.

13. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the lid protrudes in the radial direction over the edge of the vessel and is adapted to the shape of the vial and Babykostwärmers that this is also closed with the lid.

14. Crushing device (10) for use in an arrangement according to one of the preceding claims 5 to 13, characterized in that

(A) the crushing device (10) from above into a vessel (26) is inserted, which has a standardized for baby food in glasses or baby bottles diameter, and

(B) with a lid (16) for covering the opening of the vessel (26) connected or passed through the lid (16).

15. Crushing device (10) according to claim 14, characterized in that the shredding device (10) has a rotating cutting unit (22), the cutting edges (22) are aligned from the bottom of the vessel upwards.

16. Lid for closing a Babykostgläßchens, characterized in that

(a) the lid is made of a rigid material and has an opening for passing through a crusher,

(b) the opening is closable with an auxiliary lid, and

(C) the lid or the auxiliary cover has a steam outlet or a pressure relief valve over which steam can escape from the vessel at elevated vapor pressure.

17. Lid according to claim 16, characterized in that the auxiliary cover made of silicone or other heat-resistant, food-safe and flexible material, wherein the auxiliary cover has one or more slots, overlapping parts or other producible by deformation openings through which a crushing device is inserted and over which steam can escape at overpressure.

18 lid for closing a Babykostgläßchens, characterized in that in the initial direction at least two downwardly projecting edges are provided with or without thread, with which the lid can be placed or screwed onto vessels of different dimensions.

19. Lid for closing a Babykostgläßchens, characterized in that the lid protrudes in the radial direction over the Geiaßrand of a vessel to be closed and adapted to the shape of a vial and Babykwärmer to be used, that this is also closed with the lid.