FR2520995A3 - USTENSILE FOR DOMESTIC OR CULINARY USE FOR VEGETABLE MILLING IN GENERAL - Google Patents

Abstract

THE PRESENT INVENTION CONCERNS A UTENSIL FOR DOMESTIC AND CULINARY USE, FOR CHOPPING VEGETABLES IN GENERAL. THIS UTILITY IS CHARACTERIZED IN THAT IT INCLUDES, IN COMBINATION: A. A BODY A CONTAINER FORMING AND IN WHICH THE CHOPPED AND FINELY SUBDIVIDED VEGETABLES ARE COLLECTED; B. A CHOPPER B BODY THAT CAN BE REMOVEDLY ENGAGED IN THE CONTAINER. OPENING OF THE CONTAINING BODY A; C. A BLADE C THAT CAN BE DRIVEN IN ROTATION AROUND A VERTICAL OR SENSITIVELY VERTICAL AXIS AND AGAINST WHICH THE VEGETABLES ARE APPLIED; D. A COMPLIANT PRESSOR D AND PROVIDED TO PRESS THE VEGETABLES AGAINST THE BLADE vs.

Description

The present invention relates to a Jestin utensil essentially a

  domestic use and which, by virtue of its essential functions specified in the following, may be called "vegetable cutter" or "ax-1 lgumos", in so far as it is capable of performing a subdivision action of vegetables in general, the enumeration of which is superfluous. If we consider that the subdivision of l3 gumes into small pieces is achieved by a combined action of cutting and tearing, this utensil will be particularly

  indicated by the term "chopper" understood in his

  the broadest scope, the field of the invention extending

  naturally to all the functions and manipulations

equivalents.

  The utensil according to the invention is essentially characterized in that it comprises, in combination: A) a container body, preferably of transparent material and having a sufficient strength, conforming 4 so as to constitute by itself a basis stable support

  of the utensil on a worktable or a support

  appropriate conch; B) a "chopper body" that can be engaged in a manner

  on the container body and operable to

  to support a small shaft provided with a crank by means of which can be applied a rotational movement C) a "lane" ie interchangeable preference 1 which turns in a horizontal plane in practice, when the utensil is

  placed in a correct position, and which is correct

  respond to the opening of the container body; D) a profile body, which can be defined by a suitable inibra nm as a "presser", whose function is to apply, by means of a pressure exerted e n nanuelle,

  vegetables to treat against the above laminate 3 e.

  The following chopper body 3 has an appendage extending substantially radially and which forms a raised handle relative to the plane on which the body is supported.

container base.

  E) a support is articulated 3 the extr Jit I the handle and it can be lowered to ensure 1 support of the vegetable-ax, stabilizing it, when this happens, on the plane I

  work or other equivalent support.

  According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the container body according to paragraph A is associated with the flared support, preferably made of elastomeric material, which has the same thickness, along the periphery of its base. function of stabilizing the utensil by adherence and prevent accidental movements, because its configuration allows this edge to play substantially the role

a suction cup.

  According to another characteristic of the invention the

  chopper body in accordance with paragraph B

  complex guration and comprises, as has already been said, a substantially radial appendix which cooperates with a similar appendix pr 3 seen on the presser according to praragraph D, these two appendages interpenetrating each other, and can

to be seized jointly.

  The blade according to paragraph C, made of sheet metal; is arranged to be driven as a result of its association with the small tree according to paragraph B. These features of the invention as well as other more particular features, will appear

  clearly in the following description of a

  example of actuation and use of the utensil in question, shown in the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a partially elevational view

  and partially in section of a utensil according to the invention

  tion; FIG. 2 is a plan view of the utensil of the

figure 1.

  FIG. 3 represents the essential components of the device of FIG. 1, these components being separated

each other.

  Referring to the figures of the drawing, there is shown the container body of the utensil, generally signified by Refirence A, of the material in which the cut vegetables are collected or chopped This

  body A has a flared abutment edge Ai, made of

  tomère, this edge practically acting like a gripping vantouse. The cavity of the container body A is preferably

  rounded off to make cleaning easier.

  On the container body A is engaged in a removable manner, in its opening A 2, the chopper body 3 provided with an appendix Bl of cross section substantially in

  In addition, the presser indicated in its

  appears by reference D also presents an appendix

  corresponding to D 1, the two appendices 31 and D 1 are inter-

  muting to one another Chopper body B has a

  profiled opening B 2 through which can be inserted the active part D 3 of the presser D (as can be seen on the

Figure 2) in use.

  The thin lines indicate the position of the blade C against which the vegetables are cut and which is angularly bound, by known means, to the small tree materialized by the lower part C 1 of a crank.

  provided with a handle C 2 and partially shown.

  Preferably the blade C is inserted into an opening

  ture, in practice a child 83, provided for in the

  bottom of the body chopper B, obviously before this body is engaged on the container A.

  In addition, preferably the active part D 3 of the pres-

  Deur D is mounted a removable maneuver on the body of the presser, to allow the selection of the components the

  best suited 3 ux various uses of the utensil.

  In FIG. 1 is represented, in dotted line, at

  For example, one of the possible positions D 'of the pres-

  D, when it is raised E indicates the stabilizing support which, when it is lowered, comes to the position E1 (shown in dotted line in FIG.

  following a rotation about an axis E '.

  92 I nd ique I-ricu Iatian enters the hachaur body R and presser D, raises it and labaessse ncnt I presser used to apply legumeas against the wool C, to ensure the function of cut and h, I did not know.

Claims (10)

  1. Utensil for domestic and culinary use, for the chopping of vegetables in general, characterized in that it comprises, in combination: A) a body (A) forming a container and in which are picked chopped and finely divided vegetables; - 8) a chopper body (B) can be detachably engaged in the opening of the container body (A); C) a blade (C) which can be rotated around   vertical or substantially vertical axis and against which   the vegetables are applied; D) a presser (D) shaped and arranged so as to press vegetables against the blade (C).   2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the container body (A) is made of mat: riau transparent.   3. Utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that the container body (A) comprises, on the periphery   from its base, a flared edge (A 1) of elastomeric material.   4. Utensil according to claim 3, characterized   in that the flared edge (A 1) is actuated, shaped and   arranged to act as a gripping suction cup.   5. Utensil according to claim 1, characterized   6 in that the chopper body (B) has an appendage (B 1) with a cross section substantially forming H and can   interpenetrate with a corresponding appendix (D 1) belonging to holding the presser (D).   6. Utensil according to claim 5, characterized   characterized in that the chopper body (B) and the presser (D) are articulated at the ends of their respective appendices (B 1, Dl).   7. Utensil according to claim 1, characterized 3-   ris 6 in that the opening (32) for passage of vegetables B chopping has a substantially semicircular configuration, viewed along the vertical or substantially vertical axis, and it is   destinge to receive the active part (93) of the presser (D).   9. Utensil according to any claim whatsoever   tions, character 3 in that it includes a   com- plementary component (E) articulated M at the end of step 3 of the appli-   pendice (31) of the chopper body (B) and of sensible length   Equally equal to the height of the container container body (A), this component (E) being able to be lowered to form a complementary support for stabilizing the utensil on a table or.a work plan.   9. Utensil according to claim 1, characterized   in that the chopper body (3) comprises an opening   and in practice a slot (83) for insertion, of a, removable nitre, blade (C).   10. Utensil according to claim 1, characterized   in that the active part (D 3) of the presser (D) is removably mounted on the body of the presser (D), for the selection of the most suitable components for   various uses of the utensil.