FI72642C - Kitchen utensils. - Google Patents

Description

72642

KEITTIÖVALINE

The present invention relates to a kitchen utensil which can be used for cutting foodstuffs, and more particularly to a combination of a cutting board and a tray in which the surface part of the cutting board can be removed and under which a removable scraper is placed.

The basic structure of this type of device is already known and is typically found in cheese board solutions. However, the device which is the subject of the present invention contains several additional features which make it different from previously known solutions. For example, in a preferred embodiment of the device, the cutting board part is made of impact-resistant plastic and is subjected to very heavy wear. To keep this part intact enough, the cutting board is covered with a cover-like part that can be removed. The top surface of this cover acts as a cutting base, and the cover can be replaced with a new one if desired.

In addition, the device according to the invention includes a scraper which is easy to use if it is desired to move the cut food away from the tray. To secure the scraper in place, the underside of the cutting board is provided with a recess and tabs to secure the scraper ends in place. Thus, the scraper stays out of the way but conveniently available if needed.

Other details of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and figures.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device seen from above with the cutting board cover in place.

Figure 2 shows a front view of the device 2 72642

Figure 3 is a side view of the device

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the tool disassembled with the lid and scraper removed.

Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the device seen from below with the scraper shown against the bottom of the device.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the device taken along line 6-6 of Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the scraper seen from above.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the scraper taken along line 8-8 of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a partial enlarged cross-section of the location of Figure 6 surrounded by line 9.

Figure 10 is a partial cross-section of the cutting board portion, cover and scraper of the device disassembled.

The drawings are described in detail below so that the same numbers refer to the same parts in the kitchen utensil _10, which consists of three separate elements, namely the tray _12, the lid 1_4 and the scraper 16. As can be seen in Figures 1 and 4, the device 10 acts as both a cutting board and the collection place. For this purpose, the tray 12 includes an integral base 1_8 (Figure 6) and a surrounding side wall _20. The base 13 is inclined downward from 3 72642 at the junction of the upper edge of the side wall 20 of the rear of the device and extending to the junction of the lower edge of the side wall 20 of the front of the device. However, it should be noted that the upper edge of the side wall 20 rises above the base everywhere so that a pool-like structure is formed, the depth of which changes along the entire length of the device. In addition, the junction of the bottom and the side wall is shaped so as to form a pouring spout 22. A handle 2j4 protrudes from the rear edge 12 of the tray, which may preferably include a hole 26 from which the device can be easily hung on a nail or hook.

The inner part of the tray 12 has an upwardly projecting part 28_, which has a substantially planar surface 30 and which is approximately parallel in height to the upper surface of the side wall 20. The portion 28 includes an in-section 32 immediately surrounding the surface 30 (Figures 6, 9 and 10). In addition, the part 28 includes a lower surface 3_4 in the recess. The recess still has inverted tabs _36_ located opposite each other. These tabs mate with the ends of the scraper 16, securing them in place (Figures 5, 6, 9 and 10) so that the scraper remains firmly against the lower surface 34.

The part 28 and the surface 30 are intended as a cutting board. Since it is advantageous to make the device from impact-resistant plastic, the surface is subjected to considerable wear. Thus, in the solution, the actual cutting surface is made as a removable and replaceable cover 14, which covers the entire upper surface 30.

As best seen in Figures 6, 9 and 10, the lid 14 is grooved 3j3. This groove or recess corresponds in size to the cut-in 32 so that the cover 14 remains firmly in place on the protruding part 28, but can still be easily removed. It should also be noted that when the cover is in place on the part 28, its planar upper surface _40 * 72642 rests above the side wall 20 and an unobstructed cutting area is formed.

From the foregoing, modifications to the described preferred embodiment of the device can be readily devised, and it is clear that such modifications may still be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims (3)

A kitchen utensil (10) suitable for use as a cutting board and food collecting tray, comprising a tray (12) formed by a unitary side wall (20) and a base (18), the base (18) having an upwardly spaced apart side wall (20) a protruding part (28) having a planar lower (34) and upper surface (30), characterized in that said part (28) is associated with a removable vat cover (14) forming a cutting surface and extending substantially over the entire said upper surface (30); ), and said lower surface (34) defines a recess into which a scraper (16) can be placed against said lower surface, the recess comprising at least two opposing tabs (36) adapted to secure and retain the scraper (16). Kitchen utensil (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that said upwardly projecting portion (28) includes a circumferential cut-out (32) and the underside of said lid is grooved (38) to mate with said cut-in (32). Kitchen utensil (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of said lid (14) is above the upper edges of said walls (20).