EP4642602A1 - Vorrichtung zum schneiden von festen lebensmitteln in scheiben - Google Patents
Vorrichtung zum schneiden von festen lebensmitteln in scheibenInfo
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- EP4642602A1 EP4642602A1 EP25700903.5A EP25700903A EP4642602A1 EP 4642602 A1 EP4642602 A1 EP 4642602A1 EP 25700903 A EP25700903 A EP 25700903A EP 4642602 A1 EP4642602 A1 EP 4642602A1
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- Prior art keywords
- cutting
- frame
- planes
- elongate
- slices
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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
- B26D1/00—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
- B26D1/01—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work
- B26D1/12—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis
- B26D1/25—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member
- B26D1/26—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut
- B26D1/30—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut with limited pivotal movement to effect cut
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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
- B26D1/00—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
- B26D1/01—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work
- B26D1/547—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member
- B26D1/553—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a wire-like cutting member with a plurality of wire-like cutting members
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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
- B26D7/01—Means for holding or positioning work
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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
- B26D1/00—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
- B26D1/0006—Cutting members therefor
- B26D2001/008—Cutting members therefor in the form of wires
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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
- B26D7/26—Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting member; Means for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
- B26D7/2614—Means for mounting the cutting member
Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for cutting solid foodstuffs into slices, in particular for cutting cheese wheels into slices, which device comprises a receiving device for receiving a foodstuff to be sliced and a cutting device pivotably connected to the receiving device.
- a solid food is a food that, unlike liquid foods, retains its shape.
- Egg slicers are well known for their use. With an egg slicer, an egg is sliced using cutting wires. Depending on the hardness of the egg and the thickness of the cutting wires, the egg is deformed during the cutting process.
- the invention is based on the object of creating a device of the type mentioned above, by means of which a food product, in particular a cheese wheel, for example a soft cheese wheel, can be sliced while maintaining its shape as far as possible.
- a food product in particular a cheese wheel, for example a soft cheese wheel
- soft cheese slices cut with a device according to the invention are particularly well suited for use in flatbreads, to whose shape the soft cheese wheel is adapted.
- the invention is based on the object of creating a device of the type mentioned at the outset with which a solid food can be cut into several slices in a single work step.
- the object is achieved in that the cutting device has a plurality of elongate cutting means which are arranged in at least two cutting planes spaced apart from one another.
- Each of the at least two cutting planes of the cutting device has a plurality of elongated cutting means, preferably equidistant from one another.
- the cutting planes are arranged one behind the other in a direction of a cutting movement, such that the cutting means of a first of the at least two cutting planes first come into contact with a food item to be cut, and the cutting means of a second of the at least two cutting planes only come into contact at a later point in time during the cutting movement.
- a smooth cut is a cut in which a parting plane is created that, for example, has no visible pinch points or breakouts.
- a cutting device according to the invention is particularly suitable for quickly slicing soft cheese wheels, making its use in the catering industry, especially in fast-food doner kebab restaurants, particularly advantageous.
- the at least two spaced-apart cutting planes are parallel to each other.
- this allows for a consistent, smooth cut of the food being sliced. Areas where breakouts or visible pinch marks could occur are prevented. A solid food can be cut into visually appealing slices that replicate its original shape.
- the elongate cutting means of a first cutting plane of the at least two cutting planes are arranged offset from the elongate cutting means of a second of the at least two cutting planes.
- a staggered arrangement means an offset perpendicular to a direction in which the elongated cutting means extend.
- an advantageous offset cut is possible, in which adjacent cutting elements, which cut a slice from a food item to be cut, are inserted into the food one after the other during a cutting movement of the cutting device.
- the at least two cutting planes are arranged offset such that an inner slice cut from a solid foodstuff has a cutting surface on a first side created by a cutting means of a first of the at least two cutting planes, and a cutting surface on a second side created by a cutting means of a second of the at least two cutting planes.
- the inventors have recognized that such an offset arrangement enables a particularly smooth cut, especially with foodstuffs such as cheese, especially soft cheese.
- the plurality of elongated cutting means are designed as a cutting wire, a blade, or a combination of cutting wires and blades.
- Such cutting means can be used to cut a wide variety of foods of varying firmness.
- cutting wires are particularly suitable for easily breakable foods such as soft cheeses, while blades, especially rigid blades, are particularly suitable for foods such as raw fish.
- the cutting device comprises a frame, wherein the elongate cutting means extend in a frame longitudinal direction.
- the cutting means can extend parallel to a frame longitudinal direction.
- the frame is pivotally connected to the support device.
- a food item to be sliced can be placed in the support device so that it is positioned below the frame.
- the cutting elements are guided through the solid food to be sliced, dividing it into slices.
- the frame provides a stabilizing means that enables stable guidance of the cutting means through a solid food to be cut.
- a frame longitudinal direction is a direction in which the frame extends from a rotation axis around which the cutting device can be pivoted.
- the cutting device has a frame within which the at least two spaced-apart cutting planes are arranged.
- the inventors have recognized that by arranging all cutting planes within the frame, a particularly stable cutting device is created, which is suitable for a large It can be used for a wide range of solid foods.
- the stabilizing effect of the frame also ensures a particularly smooth cut. Deformation of the device during intended use, which could lead to uneven cuts, is advantageously prevented.
- the cutting device comprises a frame comprising two cutting means holders between which the plurality of elongate cutting means extend, wherein the two cutting means holders form opposite frame parts.
- the multiple elongated cutting elements are mounted between the two cutting element holders, preferably clamped between them. Because the cutting element holders form opposing frame parts, a compact yet stable device is created.
- a cutting device it is conceivable for a cutting device to have a clamping device that allows the cutting elements to be tensioned.
- their tension can be adjusted to suit different solid foods. For example, a high tension is required for cutting raw fish or soft cheeses, while a lower tension is sufficient for cutting eggs, for example.
- the clamping device also makes it easy to replace the cutting tools, as they can be replaced in a relaxed state and used for cutting in a clamped state.
- one of the cutting means holders is linearly movable in a frame longitudinal direction.
- the tension with which the cutting means are arranged between the cutting means holders can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the two cutting means holders. Movement of one cutting means holder is possible, for example, by means of a clamping means.
- the clamping means comprises an actuating means, such as a handle, which is configured both to clamp the cutting means and to effect a cutting movement.
- the cutting device expediently has an actuating means, by the actuation of which, in particular by pressing it down in a direction of gravity, a cutting movement can be effected.
- a cutting movement can be initiated by pressing down the actuating means.
- the actuating means is formed integrally onto a frame of the cutting device and preferably comprises a handle or is designed as a bow-like handle.
- a particularly stable mechanical cutting device is created.
- the actuating means is pivotably connected to a frame of the cutting device, wherein a connection of the actuating means to the frame is designed such that, upon pivoting of the actuating means, a movable cutting means holder is linearly movable along a longitudinal axis of the frame.
- a cutting device is created in which the tension of the cutting means is adjustable between cutting means holders, between which the cutting means extend. This ensures that sufficient cutting means tension is present, especially when the cutting means are designed as cutting wires.
- no crushing or breakage occurs in the food being cut during a cutting process. A particularly smooth cut is possible.
- a cutting device is created that can be used without modification for a variety of different foods that are to be sliced, for example for hard cheese, soft cheese, fish or vegetables such as potatoes or carrots.
- the receiving device comprises two side cheeks against which a solid food to be cut can be placed, wherein each of the side cheeks preferably has a recess.
- the two side walls prevent the food being sliced from sliding sideways out of the cutting device during the cutting process.
- the side walls also define the space for the food being sliced. Thanks to the two recesses, a sliced food can be removed in one go by grasping it, for example, with tongs or two fingers.
- the side walls are expediently designed as guide means which guide a frame of the cutting device, wherein during a cutting process the outer sides of the side walls rest against the inner sides of the frame.
- the side walls stabilize the device, especially the frame of the cutting device, during a cutting movement. Lateral tilting or sideways movement of the frame, which could lead to an uneven cut, is advantageously prevented.
- the receiving device has a comb-like retaining means which prevents movement of a food item to be cut from a cutting position during a cutting process.
- the retaining means can hold a food item to be sliced until the cutting process is completed.
- the multiple cutting means can engage between adjacent prongs of the comb-like return means, enabling a cutting movement that allows the food item to be sliced completely.
- Prongs of the comb-like retaining means preferably protrude at an angle from the receiving device.
- the receiving device comprises a preferably flat base which is formed from spaced-apart, parallel struts, wherein a base surface is arranged at a distance from an axis of rotation around which the cutting device is pivotable.
- the distance is preferably a vertical distance or a vertical and horizontal distance.
- the cutting elements can be inserted into the base between the bars at the end of a cutting process. This allows the food to be sliced completely.
- FIG. 1 ad A first embodiment of a cutting device according to the invention, Fig. 2a-f a further embodiment of a cutting device according to the invention.
- a device 1 for cutting a solid food into slices shown in Fig. 1 a in a perspective view and Fig. 1 b in a sectional side view (section BB), comprises a receiving device 2 for a food to be cut, not shown in Fig. 1, and a cutting device 3 which is pivotably connected to the receiving device 2 and has a frame 4 within which elongate cutting means designed as cutting wires 5, 6 in this embodiment are arranged.
- the cutting wires 5 are arranged in a first cutting plane 7 of two parallel cutting planes 7, 8, while the cutting wires 6 are arranged in a second cutting plane 8 of the two cutting planes 7, 8.
- the cutting wires of the two cutting planes are arranged offset from one another.
- the parallel cutting planes 7, 8 for cutting a solid food such as a soft cheese wheel have a distance of 4.50 mm +/- 0.20 mm.
- the cutting wires 5 are arranged offset from the cutting wires 6.
- the cutting wires 5 are sections of a wire 9, which is deflected by a total of four deflection rollers 10, 11.
- the cutting wires 6 are sections of a wire 12 which is deflected by a total of four deflection rollers 13, 14.
- the pulleys 10, 13 are located on opposite sides of a wire holder
- the deflection rollers 11 , 14 are located on opposite sides of a wire holder
- the cutting wires 5, 6 are offset from one another in the longitudinal direction of the respective wire holder 15, 16.
- Fig. 1 d is a partially transparent representation of the device 1 in a front view.
- a distance between the two cutting planes 7, 8 corresponds to a thickness of the wire holders 15, 16.
- a handle 17 is integrally formed on the frame 4 and is shaped like a bow.
- the receiving device 2 also has two side walls 18, a comb-like retaining means 19, and a base 20.
- Each of the side walls 18 is provided with a recess 21 through which a sliced food item can be grasped from two sides for removal.
- the base 20 is formed from struts 22 arranged parallel to one another and spaced apart from one another.
- the struts 22 are located in the receiving device 2 above a pivot axis 23 about which the frame 4 can pivot, i.e., an upper side of the base 20 is raised relative to the pivot axis 23.
- the device 1 For cutting a solid food not shown in Fig. 1 a-d into slices, the device 1 stands on a solid surface such as a table and between the side walls
- the food to be sliced is introduced, wherein a receiving space 24 for the food to be sliced is formed by the side walls 18, the cutting plane 7 and the comb-like retaining means 19.
- the side cheeks 18 further form a guide means for the frame 4, in that inner sides 26 of the frame 4 rest against outer sides 27 of the side cheeks 18 during the cutting movement.
- the receiving device 2 further comprises a base 28 comprising a base bottom part 29 with feet 30 and a passage 31, wherein the base 28 is integrally formed with the receiving device 2.
- a user of the device 1 can reach through the passage 31 to secure it during a cutting process and, by applying pressure to the base bottom part 29, secure the device 1 against lateral tipping on a surface on which the device 1 stands during its intended use.
- a device 1 a for cutting a solid food into slices differs from that shown in Fig. 1 in that a wire holder 15 a can be moved linearly in a frame longitudinal direction in the direction of an arrow 32 shown in Fig. 2 d by pivoting a bow-like handle 17 a which is pivotably attached to a frame 4 a of the device 1 a, Fig. 2 d showing a section A from Fig. 2 a.
- a cutting device 2a is in a position shown in Figs. 2a and 2b in an intermediate position between an initial position and an end position shown in Fig. 2c.
- cutting wires 5a of a first cutting plane 7a are immersed in a solid food item 33 to be cut, which in this embodiment is designed as a soft cheese wheel, while immediately adjacent cutting wires 6a of a second cutting plane 8a, arranged offset from the cutting wires 5a, are not yet immersed in the food item 33.
- FIG. 2d Details of the handle 17a pivotably connected to the frame 4a are shown in Fig. 2d. Lateral connecting projections of the wire holder 15a are guided on opposite sides through an elongated passage 34 in the frame 4a, wherein the handle 17a is pivotally connected to the wire holder 15a.
- Lateral notches 36 with a rounded contact area 37 are introduced into an end section 35 of the frame 4a, wherein the contact area 37 is designed to bear against a guide projection 38 which is attached to an inner side of the handle 17a.
- the guide projection 38 rests against an edge region of the notch 36, as shown in Fig. 2e, and slides along the contact region during a clamping movement from the unclamping position to the clamping position shown in Fig. 2f, causing the wire holder 15a to move in the direction of arrow 32 into the main clamping position. It has proven advantageous if a linear movement of up to 3.00 mm is possible.
- a change of cutting wires 6a is possible by loosening the ends of a wire 12a forming the cutting wire 6a in the unclamping position by loosening hexagon socket screws 39, 40 which fix the wire ends of the wires 9a, 12a in a respective wire holder 15a, 16a.
- a new wire 12a can be inserted, for example, by first connecting a first end of the wire to the wire holder 16a by means of the hexagon socket screw 39, and then guiding the wire 12a to the hexagon socket screw 40 of the wire holder 15a over the deflection rollers 13a, 14a to form the cutting wires 6a and fixing it there.
- the wire da is clamped between the wire holders 15a, 16a, whereby the cutting wires 6a are placed under tensile stress.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| LU506521A LU506521B1 (de) | 2024-03-06 | 2024-03-06 | Vorrichtung zum Schneiden von festen Lebensmitteln in Scheiben |
| PCT/EP2025/050633 WO2025185862A1 (de) | 2024-03-06 | 2025-01-13 | Vorrichtung zum schneiden von festen lebensmitteln in scheiben |
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| EP4642602A1 true EP4642602A1 (de) | 2025-11-05 |
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| EP25700903.5A Pending EP4642602A1 (de) | 2024-03-06 | 2025-01-13 | Vorrichtung zum schneiden von festen lebensmitteln in scheiben |
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| EP (1) | EP4642602A1 (de) |
| LU (1) | LU506521B1 (de) |
| WO (1) | WO2025185862A1 (de) |
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| DE3431955A1 (de) * | 1984-03-01 | 1985-09-05 | Rudolf 8000 München Winklmeier | Scheibenschneidvorrichtung fuer lebensmittel |
| DE29917640U1 (de) * | 1999-10-06 | 2000-01-20 | Hofmeister Vermögensverwaltungs KG, 82166 Gräfelfing | Schneideeinrichtung für Weichkäse |
| WO2008097178A1 (en) * | 2007-02-06 | 2008-08-14 | Epu Ag | Vegetable and fruit slicer and method for slicing |
| US20140208911A1 (en) * | 2013-01-25 | 2014-07-31 | Edlund Company, Llc | Product Pushers for Food-Product Slicers and Food-Product Slicers Including Such Product Pushers |
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- 2025-01-13 EP EP25700903.5A patent/EP4642602A1/de active Pending
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| WO2025185862A8 (de) | 2025-10-02 |
| WO2025185862A1 (de) | 2025-09-12 |
| LU506521B1 (de) | 2025-09-09 |
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