FR3138993A1 - FOOD SLICING AND RECONSTRUCTION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY FOR MAKING SUCH A DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

TITLE OF THE INVENTION: FOOD SLICING AND RECONSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND ACCESSORY FOR MAKING SUCH AN APPARATUS The food processing apparatus (20), which comprises: - a motor unit (21) comprising a motor connected to a rotating drive shaft (22), - a food processing disk (35) comprising at least one cutting element rotated by this shaft and having a radial cutting amplitude, - a cover (24) comprising an inlet chute (27) for the food to be cut, apparatus characterized in that it further comprises a channeling device (25), during operation of the apparatus, for the cut food towards the outside of the apparatus, having at least one lateral surface (42) for retaining the cut food on the channeling device, an inclined portion (32) relative to the vertical and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the apparatus, a transverse dimension substantially equal to this amplitude radial cutting. Figure for abstract: figure 3

Description

FOOD SLICING AND RECONSTRUCTION DEVICE AND ACCESSORY FOR MAKING SUCH A DEVICE Technical field of the invention

The present invention relates to a device for slicing and reconstructing food and an accessory for making such a device. The present invention applies, in particular, to the field of appliances for domestic, restaurant or collective kitchens.

State of the art

Currently known food slicing devices, particularly fruit and/or vegetables, produce slices which are arranged randomly in a container, for example a bowl or a tank. The slices are thus arranged in a disorderly manner. The reconstruction, for aesthetic or culinary reasons, of sliced foods is, consequently, tedious and expensive. In addition, for operators having to prepare dishes, for example hamburgers, on a line, the disordered arrangement of the slices requires additional movements, compared to the case in which the slices would be ordered, for example superimposed.

Presentation of the invention

The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks. To this end, according to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a food processing apparatus, which comprises:
- a motor block comprising a motor connected to a rotating drive shaft,
- a food processing disk comprising at least one cutting element rotated by this shaft and having a radial cutting amplitude,
- a cover comprising an entry chute for the food to be cut,
- a device for channeling, during operation of the device, cut food towards the outside of the device, having at least one lateral surface for retaining the cut food on the channeling device, a part inclined relative to the vertical and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the device, a transverse dimension substantially equal to this radial cutting amplitude.

Thanks to these arrangements, the successive slices of cut food are channeled to the outside of the device and reach the outlet of the device at substantially the same location defined by the outlet of the channeling device. In addition, these slices arrive successively at this location thanks to the inclined part of the channeling device. So that the successive slices are superimposed in the same order as their cutting order and the cut food is reconstructed in this receptacle, that is to say it takes substantially its original shape.

In some embodiments, the channeling device comprises, at the outlet, a surface for abutting and stopping the movement of the cut food.

Thanks to these arrangements, the slices of the cut food are stopped by this stop surface and then fall vertically under the effect of gravity, which improves the reconstruction of the cut food.

In embodiments, the channeling device has a transverse dimension substantially equal to the radial amplitude of cutting, from an upper platform positioned under the chute of the food receiving cover and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft, until the cut food exits towards the outside of the appliance.

In embodiments, the device further comprises, at the outer end of the device for channeling cut food, a receptacle for slices of food, integral or not with the channeling device, the horizontal section of which has a larger dimension substantially equal to the radial cutting amplitude.

Thanks to these arrangements, the food is reconstructed in this receptacle.

In embodiments, the receptacle has a lateral opening of width, measured in a horizontal section, of between two and four centimeters.

Thanks to these arrangements, the user can recover the reconstructed food by placing a first finger under this food and a second finger above this food, pinching the reconstructed food between these fingers and bringing the first finger up along from the side opening of the receptacle.

In embodiments, the receptacle has a truncated cylinder portion extended by a concave bottom.

This shape corresponds to the most common shape of foods to be reconstructed after cutting into slices.

In embodiments, the portion inclined relative to the vertical of the channeling device forms an angle of between 20 degrees and 70 degrees with the vertical.

Thus, the slices of cut food slide on this inclined part, under the effect of gravity.

In embodiments, the part inclined relative to the vertical of the channeling device has, at its lowest end, a substantially horizontal sliding surface.

This horizontal sliding surface places the slice of cut food horizontally, which promotes good reconstruction of the cut food.

In embodiments, the part inclined relative to the vertical of the channeling device is provided with asperities configured to separate the cut food from the rest of this part inclined relative to the vertical.

Thanks to these arrangements, we prevent a slice of wet food, for example a slice of fruit, from adhering by capillary action to the surface of this inclined part.

In embodiments, the asperities take the form of projections in straight segments parallel to the line of maximum slope of the inclined part relative to the vertical of the pipeline device.

These projections facilitate both the sliding of the slice of cut food and the maintenance in translation of this slice on this inclined part.

According to a second aspect, the present invention aims at a removable accessory for a device which is the subject of the invention, which comprises the device for channeling cut food.

The advantages, purposes and characteristics of this accessory being similar to those of the device which is the subject of the invention, they are not recalled here.

Brief description of the figures

Other advantages, aims and characteristics of the present invention will emerge from the description which follows, given for explanatory purposes and in no way limiting with regard to the appended drawing, in which:

represents, in perspective, an exploded view of a particular embodiment of the device which is the subject of the invention,

represents, in perspective, the different elements of the device illustrated in , partially assembled,

represents, in vertical section, the device illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, once assembled,

represents, in perspective, a particular embodiment of an accessory which is the subject of the invention,

represents, in perspective, a detail of production of the accessory illustrated in ,

represents, in perspective, an exploded view of the device illustrated in Figures 1 to
3,

represents, in perspective, a food processing disk of the device illustrated in Figures 1 to 6, and

represents schematically and in partial perspective, a second embodiment of the device which is the subject of the invention.

The present description is given on a non-limiting basis, each characteristic of an embodiment being able to be combined with any other characteristic of any other embodiment in an advantageous manner.

The expression "and/or", as used herein and in the claims, should be understood to mean "either or both" of the elements thus conjoined, i.e. that is, elements that are present jointly in some cases and disjointly in other cases. Multiple elements listed with "and/or" must be interpreted in the same way, i.e. "one or more" of the elements thus conjoined. Other elements may possibly be present, other than the elements specifically identified by the "and/or" clause, whether or not they are related to these specifically identified elements. Thus, by way of non-limiting example, a reference to "A and/or B", when used in conjunction with open language such as "comprising" may refer, in one embodiment, to A only ( possibly including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (possibly including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to A and B (possibly including other elements); etc.

When separating items in a list, "or" should be interpreted as inclusive.

As used in the present description and in the claims, the expression "at least one", with reference to a list of one or more elements, must be understood as meaning at least one element chosen from one or more multiple items in the item list, but not necessarily including at least one of each item specifically listed in the item list and not excluding any combination of items in the item list. This definition also allows for the optional presence of elements other than the specifically identified elements in the list of elements to which the expression "at least one" refers, whether or not they are related to these specifically identified elements. Thus, by way of non-limiting example, "at least one of A and B" (or, equivalently, "at least one of A or B", or, equivalently, "at least l 'one of A and/or B') may refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, without B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, at least one, optionally comprising more than one, B, without A present (and optionally comprising elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, at least one, optionally comprising more than one, A, and at least one, optionally comprising more than one, B (and optionally comprising other elements); etc.

In the claims, as well as in the description below, all transitional expressions such as "comprising", "including", "carrying", "having", "containing", "involving", "holding", "composed of ", and others, must be understood as open, that is, as meaning including, but not limited to. Only the transitional expressions "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" are to be understood as closed or semi-closed transitional expressions, respectively.

Throughout the description, we call “upper” everything that is at the top in Figures 1 to 6, which correspond to the normal configurations for mounting and using the device and/or the accessory comprising the channeling device. , and “lower” everything below in Figures 1 to 6. The terms “vertical” or “height” arise from these definitions. Note that axis A represented in is confused with the axis of rotation of a drive shaft of a processing disk and also corresponds to the axis of the shaft of an engine block.

The vertical axis A is defined by gravity. Except for devices dedicated to being placed on inclined planes, this axis A is perpendicular to a plane defined by support points 45 (see ) of the device when it is in normal operating configuration on a horizontal support. For devices intended to be placed on inclined supports, this vertical axis is corrected for the inclination of this plane, relative to the horizontal.

In the particular case of the device shown in Figures 1 to 7, the axis of rotation of the motor of the device and the processing disk is vertical. Of course, in other embodiments (not shown), the axis of rotation of the motor and/or the axis of rotation of the processing disk are inclined relative to the vertical axis A.

We note, from now on, that Figures 1 to 7 are to scale, even if the different figures can have different scales.

In Figures 1 and 2, the processing disk containing the cutting blade is not shown, for the sake of clarity.

We observe, in , a food processing apparatus 20 which is the subject of the invention. This device 20 includes:
- a motor block 21 comprising a motor (not shown) connected to a rotating drive shaft 22,
- a 35 disc (see ) for processing food comprising at least one blade 48 for cutting food rotated by this shaft 22 and having a radial cutting amplitude 47, and
- a cover 24 comprising an entry chute 27 for the food to be cut.

The device 20 further comprises a device 25 for channeling, during operation of the device, cut food towards the outside of the device. This device 25 has a lateral surface 42 for retaining cut food on this device 25. This device 25 also has an inclined part 32 relative to the vertical A and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the device 20, a transverse dimension 46 (see ) substantially equal to the radial cutting amplitude 47 (see ), that is to say the difference between the radii measured from the axis of the disc 35, of the two useful ends of the blade 48. The term "substantially equal" here means between 75 and 150% of the radial amplitude of cutting and, preferably, between 100 and 125% of this radial amplitude. For example, two values are considered to be substantially equal when the difference between these two values is less than 15%, preferably less than 10%.

Note that the gravity relationships condition the arrangement of the processing disk (for example a food cutting tool) 35 in relation to the arrangement of the channeling device 25, so that the slices of cut food successively reach the exterior of the device 20.

The inclined part 32 of the channeling device 25 can be compared to a sliding surface on which the slices of cut food slide towards the outside of the device 20. The inclined part 32 of the channeling device 25 thus participates in the descent of the slice of cut food towards the outside of the device 20. Preferably and as illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the channeling device 25 comprises, at the outlet, a surface 44 for abutting and stopping the movement of the food cut out. In other embodiments (not shown), the channeling device does not include a surface for stopping and stopping the movement of the cut food.

Preferably and as illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the channeling device 25 has a transverse dimension substantially equal to the radial amplitude of cutting 47, from an upper platform 31 positioned under the chute 27 of the cover 24 for receiving food cut and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft 22, until the outlet of the cut food towards the outside of the device 20. The device 25 thus comprises a corridor of substantially constant width comprising its inclined part 32. In other embodiments (not shown), the channeling device does not include such a corridor. The passage of the motor shaft 22 from the motor block 21 to the processing disk 35 takes place entirely outside the piping device 25. Thus, the piping device 25 does not have a through opening. of the shaft 22, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the pipeline device 25 in the device 20.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the inclined part 32 relative to the vertical of the pipe device 25 forms an angle of between 20 degrees and 70 degrees with the vertical, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the inclined part 32 relative to the vertical A of the pipe device 25 has, at its lowest end, a sliding surface 33 which is substantially horizontal. Preferably, and as illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the surface 44 for abutting and stopping the movement of the cut food is vertical, is located opposite the sliding surface 33, on the other side of the receptacle 26 of which it forms a wall and projects above the plane of the horizontal sliding surface 33. In other embodiments (not shown), the inclined part does not include such a horizontal exit surface.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the inclined part 32 relative to the vertical of the channeling device 25 is provided with asperities 39 configured to separate the cut food from the rest of this part inclined relative to the vertical. In other embodiments (not shown), the inclined part does not have any roughness.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, these asperities 39 take the form of projections (see ) in straight segments parallel to the line of maximum slope of the inclined part 32 and arranged in a staggered manner. In other embodiments (not shown), the asperities take the form of truncated spheres, ellipsoids or any other shape performing the function of spacing between the food and the rest of the surface of the part. inclined.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the device 20 comprises, at the outer end of the channeling device 25 for cut food, a receptacle 26 for slices of food, integral or not with the channeling device 25, of which the horizontal section has a larger dimension substantially equal to the radial cutting amplitude 47. In other embodiments, the receptacle is independent of the apparatus and the channeling device.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the receptacle 26 has a lower and side opening 38 of width, measured in a horizontal section, between two and four centimeters.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the receptacle 26 has a truncated cylinder part extended by a concave bottom.

The present invention also relates to a removable accessory 23 for a device 20 which is the subject of the invention, accessory 23 which comprises the channeling device 25 described above.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the motor block 21 comprises a central recess 29 (see, in particular, Figures 1 and 6) where a food preparation tank is generally placed, in l absence of the channeling device 25. When this device 25 is mounted in the device 20, this central recess 29 houses an upper part and an intermediate part of the device 25 but not the receptacle 26. In particular, the central recess 29 forms a empty volume complementary to the volume formed by the upper and intermediate parts of the device 25. When the device 20 is mounted, the upper part and the intermediate part of the device 25 are totally or partially introduced into the central recess 29. These parts are therefore thus fitted into the engine block 21, as shown in . In particular, the device 25 is immobilized inside the central recess 29 when the device 20 is mounted with this device 25.

In embodiments, such as that shown in , the rotating shaft 22 connected to the motor of the motor block 21 is partially enclosed by the upper part of the pipeline device 25. In other words, in these embodiments, the pipeline device 25 does not have a through opening for the passage of the shaft 22. In embodiments (see ), the shaft 22 is completely enclosed by the upper part of the pipe device 25, that is to say that the device 25 has a through opening for the passage of the shaft 22.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 3 and 6, the engine block 21 further comprises an inclined ramp 30 surrounded by vertical edges. Note that the assembly formed by the inclined ramp 30 and the vertical edges forms an empty volume, that is to say free of material, in connection with the central recess 29 of the engine block 21. In particular, when nesting of the piping device 25 in the engine block 21, the portion of the device 25 comprising the inclined part 32 is positioned in the empty volume. Preferably, the inclined ramp 30 has a slope of inclination substantially similar to the slope of the inclined part 32 of the piping device, so as to promote continuous physical contact between the motor block 21 and the piping device 25. Thus, such inclined ramp 30 of the engine block 21 contributes to supporting the pipeline device 25.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the channeling device 25 comprises a flat retaining lateral surface 42 (see Figures 2 to 4 and 6), parallel to the vertical axis A. The lateral surface 42 retaining is located on the side of the inclined part 32 closest to the axis of the shaft 22. By an upper extension 34, the lateral retaining surface 42 forms a support for the cover 24, as visible in . In other words, this upper extension 34 of the lateral surface 42 contributes to maintaining the device 25 in position under the cover 24, when the device 20 is mounted. Preferably, the channeling device also includes a lateral retaining surface 43 on the other side of the inclined part 32, to form a circulation corridor for the slices of food.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the cover 24 includes an entry chute 27 for the food to be cut. Such an entry chute 27 guides the food to be cut towards the lower part of the cover 24 and in particular towards the processing disk 35.

Preferably, the cover 24 is surmounted by a compression pestle 28. Such a pestle 28 comprises, at the upper end, a handle for the user to grip and, at the lower end, a surface for compressing the food to be cut. Note that such a pestle 28 is movable in translation relative to the upper portion of the cover 24 and in one direction, for example parallel to the axis A or to the axis of the shaft 22.

We observe, in Figures 3, 6 and 7, that the processing disk 35 includes the cutting blade 48 of the food to be cut. Such a blade 48 cuts the food into slices. The thickness of the slices varies according to the needs, the foods cut and the user's constraints, for example. Note that the inlet chute 27 maintains the orientation of the food with respect to the processing disk 35 when using the device 20. Furthermore, such maintenance of the orientation is optionally reinforced by the compression pestle 28.

In variants, the processing disk 35 comprises several cutting blades ensuring the sequential and successive cutting of a food to be cut.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the pipeline device 25 comprises an upper platform 31. We observe, in , that the upper platform 31 is positioned under the chute 27 of the cover 24 and under a portion of the processing disk 35, when the device 20 is mounted. Preferably, the upper platform 31 is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the shaft 22. The upper platform 31 contributes to maintaining the orientation of the cut slice, without reversal or significant rotation, before the slice reaches the inclined part 32 of the channeling device 25.

In embodiments (see ), the pipeline device 25 does not include an upper platform. In these variants, the cut slice falls directly on the inclined part of the channeling device.

In these embodiments, when cutting a food, the blade 48 slices the food. The slice obtained falls onto the upper platform 31. Then this slice is driven by the lower surface of the processing disk 35 towards the inclined part 32 of the channeling device 25. This drive is carried out by a suction cup effect, i.e. say adhesion of a moist surface of the food, in particular when it is a fruit or a vegetable on the lower surface of the treatment disk 35, and/or by a stop formed in the disk treatment 35 below this lower surface.

In embodiments (not shown), the longitudinal profile of the inclined part 32 forms a curve that can be derivated at any point. In other words, such a profile does not have any angular points. In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the longitudinal profile of the inclined part 32 has at least one angular point. In other words, the inclined part 32 is in two parts 36 and 37 joined at the angular point. Note that these two parts correspond to an upper sliding part 36 and a lower sliding part 37. In particular, the angle of inclination of the upper inclined part 36 relative to the vertical axis A is greater than the angle of inclination of the lower inclined part 37.

For example, the presence of several slopes of different angles of inclination gives the channeling device 25 adaptability as a function of the geometric and mechanical constraints of the device 20, and in particular the constraints imposed by the dimensions of the engine block 21 and the inclination of the inclined ramp 30.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 4 and 5, the inclined part 32 is provided with asperities 39 forming projections in parallel straight segments on the inclined part 32. The projections 39 move the edge away from the smooth surface of the inclined part 32 and limiting, for example, the friction and capillary forces against this smooth portion.

Preferably, as illustrated in , the asperities 39 are prismatic in shape. In particular, the primes 39 have an upstream face 40 forming a bevel and a downstream face 41 forming a straight section. Note that the faces 40 and 41 are contiguous to the smooth portion of the inclined part 32 and are connected to each other via an edge of the prism 39.

In embodiments, face 40 of prism 39:
- has an angle of inclination formed with the smooth portion of the inclined part 32 less than 90 degrees and more preferably less than or equal to 45 degrees, and/or
- forms a bevel oriented towards the upper portion of the channeling device 25.

In particular, such an orientation of the bevels guides the slice as it slides along the inclined part 32. In embodiments, the face 41 of the prism 39 is substantially perpendicular to the smooth portion of the inclined part 32.

In embodiments (not shown), the asperities of the inclined part 32 take the form of domes, sphere segments or ellipsoid segments.

Preferably and as shown in , the asperities 39 are distributed in a staggered manner on the smooth surface of the inclined part 32. Such a staggered distribution avoids the formation of a stop line of a slice when the slice slides on the inclined part 32. Thus, the risks immobilization of the slice on the inclined part 32 are reduced.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the receptacle 26 of the channeling device 25 has a lateral opening 38.

Preferably, the opening 38 is circular on the bottom of the receptacle 26 and continues with a lateral slot of width preferably equal to the diameter of this circular part. This width is measured perpendicular to the vertical axis A. More preferably, this diameter and this width are between two and four centimeters.

In embodiments, such as that shown in Figures 1 to 7, the receptacle 26 has an upper part in the form of a cylinder trunk. In other words, the receptacle 26 is formed, in part, by a cylinder trunk. We observe, in Figures 1 to 4 and 6, that the receptacle 26 has a concave bottom, for example in the form of a truncated sphere, this bottom forming an extension of the cylindrical upper part.

In the second particular embodiment of the device which is the subject of the invention partially represented in , this food processing device 50 comprises:
- a motor block 51 comprising a motor connected to a rotating drive shaft 52,
- a food processing disc (not shown) comprising at least one cutting element rotated by this shaft and having a radial cutting amplitude,
- a cover (not shown) comprising an entry chute (not shown) for the food to be cut, and
- a device 55 for channeling, during operation of the device, cut foods towards the outside of the device, having two lateral surfaces 53 for retaining the cut foods on the channeling device 55, an inclined part 54 relative to vertically and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the device, a transverse dimension 57 substantially equal to this radial cutting amplitude. The channeling device 55 is integral with the motor block 51 or removable by hand and without tools from this motor block 51. A through opening of the channeling device 55 allows the passage of the shaft 52 through the inclined part 54. As a variant , the through opening is positioned in the upper horizontal platform of the pipeline device 55.

A receptacle 56, independent of the device 50 and the channeling device 55, or removable from this device, or integral with this device, a receptacle 56 for slices of food whose horizontal section preferably has a greater dimension 58 substantially equal to the radial cutting amplitude.

The inclined part 54 is located directly above the entry chute for the food to be cut. The part 54 inclined relative to the vertical of the channeling device 55 forms an angle of between 20 degrees and 70 degrees with the vertical and, preferably between 30 degrees and 60 degrees.

A slice of food, cut by the processing disk below this chute, falls onto the inclined part 54 and slides to the exit of this inclined part where it falls into the receptacle 56. The successively cut slices are superimposed, in their cutting order, in receptacle 56.

Claims (11)

Apparatus (20, 50) for processing food, which comprises:
- a motor block (21, 51) comprising a motor connected to a rotating drive shaft (22, 52),
- a food processing disc (35) comprising at least one cutting element rotated by this shaft and having a radial cutting amplitude,
- a cover (24) comprising an entry chute (27) for the food to be cut,
apparatus characterized in that it further comprises a device (25, 55) for channeling, during operation of the apparatus, cut food towards the outside of the apparatus, having at least one lateral surface (42 , 43, 53) for retaining the cut food on the channeling device, an inclined part (32, 54) relative to the vertical and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the device, a transverse dimension substantially equal to this radial cutting amplitude. Apparatus (20) according to claim 1, in which the channeling device (25) comprises, at its outlet, a surface for stopping (44) and stopping the movement of the cut food. Apparatus (20) according to one of claims 1 or 2, in which the channeling device (25) has a transverse dimension substantially equal to the radial amplitude of cutting, from an upper platform (31) positioned under the chute (27) of the food receiving cover (24) and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft (22), until the cut food exits towards the outside of the appliance. Apparatus (20, 50) according to one of claims 1 to 3, which further comprises, at the outer end of the device for channeling (25, 55) cut food, a receptacle (26, 56) for slices of food , integral or not with the piping device, the horizontal section of which has a greater dimension substantially equal to the radial amplitude of cutting. Apparatus (20) according to claim 4, in which the receptacle (26) comprises a lateral opening (38) of width, measured in a horizontal section, of between two and four centimeters. Apparatus (20) according to one of claims 4 or 5, in which the receptacle (26) has a truncated cylinder part extended by a concave bottom. Apparatus (20, 50) according to one of claims 1 to 6, in which the inclined part (32, 54) relative to the vertical of the channeling device (25, 55) forms an angle between 20 degrees and 70 degrees with the vertical. Apparatus (20) according to claim 7, in which the inclined part (32) relative to the vertical of the channeling device (25) has, at its lowest end, a sliding surface (33) which is substantially horizontal. Apparatus (20) according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the inclined part (32) relative to the vertical of the channeling device (25) is provided with asperities (39) configured to separate the cut food from the remainder of this part inclined relative to the vertical. Apparatus (20) according to claim 9, in which the asperities take the form of projections (39) in straight segments parallel to the line of maximum slope of the inclined part (32) relative to the vertical of the channeling device (25 ). Removable accessory (25) of a food processing appliance (20, 50), which comprises:
- a motor block (21, 51) comprising a motor connected to a rotating drive shaft (22, 52),
- a food processing disc (35) comprising at least one cutting element rotated by this shaft and having a radial cutting amplitude,
- a cover (24) comprising an entry chute (27) for the food to be cut,
accessory characterized in that it comprises, a channeling device (25, 55), during operation of the device, cut food towards the outside of the device, having at least one lateral surface (42, 43, 53) for retaining cut food on the channeling device, an inclined part (32, 54) relative to the vertical and, at least at the outlet towards the outside of the device, a transverse dimension substantially equal to this radial amplitude cutting.