NL1029846C2 - Device for grilling food and comprises heating space, fixture devices and holder for food, holder is partly open and heat-conductive with upper and lower heating elements - Google Patents

Abstract

The device is for grilling food and comprises a heating space (1), fixture devices (2) and a holder (3) for food. The holder is partly open and heat-conductive with upper (4) and lower (5) heating elements. The holder for food on one or both sides is provided with a grill of heat conducting material, made of metal. The fixture devices are formed as a sledge and the holder for food is provided with an edge which matches the fixture devices. The holder is formed as a discardable packing.

Description

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Device for roasting foodstuffs

The invention relates to a device for roasting foodstuffs.

Such devices are known in the art.

For example, a frying pan is usually used to roast foodstuffs (in that case: frying).

The known frying devices have the following cons. First, it is well known that fried foods are fat and high in calories. This entails risks to the health of consumers. Furthermore, the fryer 10 is awkward to use. The frying fat must be replaced regularly and frying fat is generally difficult to remove. Moreover, an unpleasant odor is released when frying. Finally, hot frying fat can be very dangerous. It is liquid, splattering and can cause significant burns.

In addition to the aforementioned frying devices, ovens are also used to roast foods. Also the products that you usually fry can often be prepared in the oven. For example, the "oven fries" are generally known.

Many products are now available in an "oven version".

The disadvantage of the known oven for roasting products is that it is difficult to give the products the desired taste, "mouthfeel" and appearance. The foot | 25 agents do not become crunchy enough and are difficult to bake golden brown. In addition, the traditional oven is also impractical to use because the food products usually have to be applied to a baking tray. This means, for example, that oven fries must be turned around.

The baking tray also becomes dirty quickly and must be cleaned regularly. The traditional oven also uses a relatively large amount of energy. A relatively large space is used for heating a small product (for example, a portion of French fries or bitterballen).

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The invention has for its object to provide a device which overcomes the disadvantages of the known device described above.

To this end, the device for roasting food means according to the present invention is characterized by a heating space 1, fastening means 2 and a food container 3, which food container 3 is at least partially open and heat-conducting.

With the device according to the invention it is achieved that foods that are usually baked / roasted in a known frying pan or oven can be prepared without the aforementioned disadvantages of the frying pan and oven.

The products are prepared with the device in a low-fat manner in the absence of frying fat. This is desirable for consumer health. Thanks to the absence of frying fat, the unpleasant odors and the potential danger are also considerably reduced. Despite the absence of frying fat, the products are roasted crispy with the device according to the invention and, if desired, become golden brown. Finally, it should be noted that the device can be made energy efficient, because it can be of a simple compact design.

Because in the device according to the invention the foodstuffs are located in the intended container, they are heated from all sides and they do not have to be turned over. Moreover, the holder is very clean to use.

Although the heating space 1 can be heated in different ways (for example by hot air), the heating space 1 in a first preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention is provided with upper heating elements 4 and lower heating elements 5.

These heating elements can be conventional heating coils. Advantageously, in the preferred embodiment described above, the foods in the container are heated all around, so that they are roasted crispy.

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In a further preferred embodiment, the food container 3 is provided on one or both sides with a grid 6 of heat-conducting material, preferably a metal, such as aluminum.

With such a grid it is achieved in a simple manner that the holder is at least partially open and heat-conducting. Foods contained in the container can thus also be roasted crispy.

In another embodiment of the device according to the invention, the fastening means 2 are designed as a carriage and the food container 3 is provided with an edge 7 which fits into said fastening means 2 designed as a carriage.

This preferred embodiment has the advantage that the holder 3 can easily be placed and removed again. This embodiment is moreover particularly suitable for containers 3 designed as disposable packaging, which are explained below.

The invention thus also relates to a food container 3, which fits into fastening means 2. Preferably, the said container is designed as a disposable package.

The foodstuff holder 3, which holder fits in fastening means 2, certainly in the embodiment as disposable packaging, offers very interesting applications. Food can already be packaged in such a container during production and offered to the consumer in that form. The consumer can thus purchase a "ready-made" package of the products to be roasted, with all the ease that this entails. The modern consumer is used to and needs time-saving products, which are also healthier than traditional products.

In the following, the invention will be further elucidated with reference to the drawing and a non-limiting exemplary embodiment.

FIGURE DESCRIPTION AND EXEMPLARY EXAMPLE

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Figure 1 shows the device according to the invention in a preferred embodiment.

Figure 1A is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention. In Fi-5 Figure 1, 1 represents the heating space, 2 refers to the fasteners and 10 is a control button.

Figure 1B is a side view of the same device shown in Figure 1A, the reference numerals having the same meaning.

Figure 1C is a cross-sectional view of the same device as shown in Figures 1A and 1B. In addition, Figure 1C shows upper heating elements 4 and lower heating elements 5.

Figures 2A and 2B show a preferred embodiment 15 of a food container 3 according to the present invention.

In Figure 2A, 3 refers to the food container, 6 represents a grid of heat-conducting material, 7 represents an edge that fits into fastening means 2. 8 represents fixing means which cooperate with fixing means 9 from Figure 2B around the fix the food container 3 in the fastening means 2.

Figure 2B is an illustration of the fixing means 2, in which 9 are fixing means which, in conjunction with fixing means 8 from Figure 2A, fix the food container 3 in the fixing means 2.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the food container 3 "floats" in the heating space 1. The container is thus heated sufficiently around to roast the food means (for example the French fries).

The dimensions of heating space 1 and the food container 3 can be adjusted to each other in such a way that the "open air space" remains very limited. This has the advantage that the required temperature is quickly realized. Not only are the food products prepared so quickly , but the device is also energy efficient (therefore environmentally friendly) and low in maintenance.

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In the embodiment shown, the device according to the invention is moreover particularly practical in use and also aesthetically attractive. The fastening means 2 are designed like a "CD carriage", where the holder 5 for foodstuffs 3 (for example for French fries, croquettes, croquettes and other deep-frying products, but also onion shavings and for example toasts) is simply arranged by means of edge 7 in the carriage designed as a carriage. fasteners 2 (see in particular Figures 2A and 2B).

The fixing means 8 and 9 cooperate with each other to fix the food container 3 in the fixing means 2. Without fixing means 8 and 9, the holder would slide easily when the "slide" is extended.

The following can be imagined for the operation of the device: Pre-heating is started by pressing the button 10. As soon as the working heat has been reached, the fastening means designed as a "CD carriage" open and the properly fitting food container 3 can be placed. Another push of the button causes the carriage to close inwards, after which the roasting takes place.

It can be noted that the operation of the device according to the invention can be performed in different ways, instead of the "push of a button", the device can be provided with operating means with which the user himself set the desired temperature and roasting time.

In practice, it is logical that the food container 3 will be supplied as a "ready-made" package. In that case, the required preheating and roasting time can be coordinated with the producer of, for example, the fries.

The thus obtained n ready-to-use packages can, for example, contain one or two portions of French fries. The operation can even be simply carried out such that the device provides for one or two-portion operation (for example with two buttons).

Modern consumers can prepare 1 or more servings of French fries or other products in a very simple, energy-efficient way (in comparison with oven frying or fat frying) _1 02 9 8 4 6 _ 6

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Claims (7)

Device for grilling foodstuffs, which device is characterized by a heating space 1, fastening means 2 and a holder for foodstuffs 3, which holder for foodstuffs 3 is at least partially open and heat-conducting. Device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the heating space 1 is provided with upper heating elements 4 and lower heating elements 5. 3. Device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the food container 3 is provided on one or both side (s) with a grid 6 of heat-conducting material. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the heat-conducting material is a metal. Device as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the fastening means 2 are designed as a carriage and the food container 3 is provided with an edge 7 which fits into the fastening means 2 designed as a carriage. 6. Holder for foodstuffs 3, characterized in that it fits in fastening means 2. 7. Holder as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the holder is in the form of a disposable package. 1 0 2 9 8 4 R___