WO1997003596A2 - Ameliorations apportees a des appareils de cuisson - Google Patents

Ameliorations apportees a des appareils de cuisson Download PDF

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WO1997003596A2
WO1997003596A2 PCT/GB1996/001726 GB9601726W WO9703596A2 WO 1997003596 A2 WO1997003596 A2 WO 1997003596A2 GB 9601726 W GB9601726 W GB 9601726W WO 9703596 A2 WO9703596 A2 WO 9703596A2
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basket
food
rotary member
vessel
retaining
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Jonathan Emrys Morris
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Priority claimed from GBGB9515167.6A external-priority patent/GB9515167D0/en
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Priority to AU65256/96A priority Critical patent/AU6525696A/en
Publication of WO1997003596A2 publication Critical patent/WO1997003596A2/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
    • A47J37/12—Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips
    • A47J37/1214—Deep fat fryers, e.g. for frying fish or chips the food being transported through an oil-bath

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  • This invention relates to apparatus for cooking (especially frying) food, and in particular to such apparatus for use in the "fast food” catering service in which many items of fried food are often required at short notice in response to customer demand.
  • Conventional frying apparatus includes a vessel for containing a heated frying liquid, such as oil or fat, and a basket for containing the items of food to be fried.
  • the basket is lowered into the vessel, thereby immersing the items of food in the liquid, and after a suitable period of time has elapsed, is raised so as to extract the cooked food.
  • the basket is then normally held above the vessel to allow the oil or fat to drain from the cooked food.
  • apparatus for cooking a plurality of items of food comprising a vessel for containing a hot liquid in which the food is to be cooked; a rotary support member which is partially contained in the vessel and also extends above the latter; a plurality of retaining members, each retaining a respective item of food thereon, the retaining members being mounted at angularly spaced positions on the rotary member; and means for rotating the rotary member so as to immerse each retaining member in the liquid for a sufficient time to cook the respective item of food and then to extract the retaining member, wherein some of the retaining members are positioned above the liquid, while others are immersed, when the rotary member is in at least one angular position.
  • retaining members are accessible while others are immersed, an operator can load the retaining members with items of food to be cooked whilst other items are immersed in the liquid.
  • the retaining members with the food to be cooked are then immersed in succession in the liquid, and as this happens, the previously immersed retaining members are extracted from the liquid in succession.
  • the rotary member can support retaining members above the liquid while others are immersed, the liquid can still be used to cook items of food when items of previously cooked food are being drained.
  • the retaining members are equiangularly spaced about the rotary member so that some of the retaining members are positioned above the oil while others are immersed when the rotary member is at any angular position.
  • the fryer may be arranged to be used with a separate heater for heating the liquid, but conveniently includes its own heater which is operable to heat the liquid in the vessel.
  • each retaining member comprises a basket, which is preferably removably mountable on the rotary member while the apparatus is in use.
  • Removable baskets facilitate the removal of cooked food, and also enable an operator to load a basket with food to be cooked before the opportunity to mount the basket on the rotary member arises.
  • each basket is mounted on the rotary member by being suspended from a respective rod projecting from the latter, and is rotatable with respect to the rod so that the basket maintains substantially the same attitude as the rotary member rotates.
  • the rotary member comprises a wheel.
  • the rotary member is rotatable about an axis which is substantially horizontal, with the fryer in its normally intended attitude of use, and that axis is preferably positioned above the vessel.
  • the apparatus may include a cabinet for short term storage of fried items of food, in which case the apparatus preferably also includes means, for example a fan, for blowing air, which has been heated by the li ⁇ uid, into the cabinet.
  • Figure 1 is a partially cut-away front view of the apparatus showing the wheel with a maximum number of baskets thereon;
  • Figure 2 is a partially cut-away partially exploded perspective view of the apparatus with some of the baskets removed;
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the apparatus, showing the wheel with no baskets thereon;
  • Figure 4 shows a single basket
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of the apparatus
  • Figure 6 is a front view of the apparatus
  • Figure 7 show apparatus from one side
  • Figure 8 is a rear view of the apparatus.
  • Figure 9 is a partly cut-away perspective view of the rear of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus comprises a centre housing 1 having a central chamber 2 and flanked by two glass fronted, arched side housings 4 and 6.
  • the interiors of the housings 4 and 6 communicate with the central chamber 2 through apertures 8 and 10 in the housing 1.
  • the housing has four feet 116, 118,120, 122 ( Figures 7 and 8) arranged at the corners of a notional rectangle on which the apparatus stands.
  • the housings 4 and 6 are attached to the housing 1 by clips (not shown) which are releasable to allow the housings 4 and 6 to be removed from the housing 1.
  • the central chamber 2 contains a pair of fans 11 and 13 which direct air from the central chamber 2 through the apertures 8 and 10 and into the housings 4 and 6 where the air rises through a series of three perforated plates, two of which are referenced 15 and 17 in each side chamber.
  • the central chamber 2 also contains a vessel 12 which is partially tapered and which, in use, contains oil or fat in which the food is to be fried.
  • the oil or fat is heated by a pair of electric heating elements 14 in the region of the bottom of the container 12.
  • a box-shaped recess 19 is provided at the bottom of the vessel 12, and accommodates a filter tray 21.
  • the bottom of the recess 19 incorporates an outlet port, beneath the tray 21, through which oil or fat can be drained (via the filter tray 21) by means of an outlet valve 23.
  • the tray 21 catches crumbs/debris released into the oil or fat during cooking, and is attached to a wire 25 which is bent into a loop so as to provide an eyelet 27.
  • the eyelet enables the tray 21 to be lifted out of the vessel 12 (by means of, for example, a hook) for cleaning.
  • the container 12 also partially accommodates a wheel 16 on which sixteen baskets, for example 18, are suspended at regular angular intervals.
  • the wheel 16 is attached to one end region of a horizontal shaft 20 which is situated above the vessel 12.
  • the opposite end of the shaft 20 is connected to a motor 24 via a reduction gearbox 26, having an output shaft 30 attached to the shaft 20.
  • the motor 24 is contained within a housing 34 which projects rearwardly from the housing 1 teg as shown in Figure 3). The motor 24 is operable to rotate the wheel 16.
  • the portion of the housing 1 immediately above the vessel 12 is open at the rear to enable an operator to have access to the baskets on the wheel 16 in the direction indicated by the arrows 36 in Figure 2.
  • each basket comprises an elongated platform 40 which is formed integrally with a pair of vertical wire end hoops 42 and 44.
  • the wheel 16 includes a number of rods, for example the rod 46, each of which is attached by means of an end nut, for example 48, and which extends axially from the rear of the wheel 16.
  • Each rod in use, extends through the shaped end hoops of a respective basket so that the basket is suspended from the rod and is rotatable relative to the rod.
  • the outboard end of each rod includes a head, for example 50, which retains the basket on the rod. It will be appreciated that the basket can be readily removed by being raised and then moved axially until the end hoops 42 and 44 are clear of the rod 46, and can be readily placed on the rod 46 by the reverse action.
  • each basket can manipulate by means of a detachable handle 52 which includes a forward platform 54 from which a ridge 55 projects upwardly a vertical leg 56 which projects downwardly from the plate 54.
  • a detachable handle 52 which includes a forward platform 54 from which a ridge 55 projects upwardly a vertical leg 56 which projects downwardly from the plate 54.
  • the handle is shown in two positions, one prior (position A) to attachment to the basket, the other (position B) when the handle 52 is attached to the basket.
  • the handle 52 When the handle 52 is to be attached to a basket, it is moved towards the basket in the orientation shown in position A so that the ridge 55 passes under and then seats against a cross ⁇ piece 57 at the end of the basket. The handle 52 is then pivoted downwardly until the leg 56 engages the bottom of the basket, i.e. until position B is reached. In this position, the cross-piece 57 rests in the corner formed by the platform 54 and ridge 55, and the moment of the basket about that part of the handle is countered by the engagement of the leg 56 with the basket. The handle can be released from the basket by upwardly tilting the handle relative to the basket to allow the ridge 55 to pass back underneath the cross-piece 57.
  • the lid shown in Figure 4 is denoted by the reference number 100, and comprises an arched strip 102 of wire arranged in a grid pattern.
  • the strip 102 is of the same construction as the platform 40, and is attached at opposite ends to two L-shaped connectors 104 and 106.
  • the vertical portions of the connectors 104 and 106 constitute fixing lugs which include circular apertures through which the rod 46 extends, with a small amount of clearance. As a result of that clearance, the rod 46 can rotate, relative to the lid 100, about its own axis while the attitude of the lid 100 remains substantially unchanged, the weight of the lid tending to keep it in the attitude shown in Figure 4.
  • the ends of the strip 102 extend through and engage the wire hoops 42 and 44 of the basket which is also mounted on the rod.
  • the engagement of the strip 102 with the hoops 42 and 44 rotationally secures the lid 100 to the basket, thus ensuring that the lid 100 remains in registry with the basket.
  • the lid remains with the rod 46.
  • the removal of the basket from the wheel also separates the basket from its lid to allow access to the interior of the basket.
  • an operator will load each of a suitable number of baskets with a required number of items of food to be cooked, and will place each of those baskets on a respective rod which projects from the wheel 16 and is not immersed in the fat or oil.
  • the motor 24 normally operates continuously, as a result of which the baskets loaded with food are immersed in succession in the oil or fat, travel through the oil or fat and are subsequently raised therefrom. As the baskets travel through the oil or fat, their lids prevent the items of food floating out of the baskets.
  • the speed of rotation of the wheel 16 is such that the baskets are each immersed in the oil or fat for a suitable time for cooking the food.
  • the motor 24 is, however, connected to control means (not shown) which enable an operator to vary the operating speed of the motor or even stop or reverse the motor if desired.
  • the baskets can be left on the wheel 16 for a sufficient period for the cooked food to drain, before the baskets are removed and the food thereon transferred to the cabinets 4 and 6 or immediately served.
  • the fans 11 and 13 direct air which has been heated through contact vrith the exterior cf the vessel 12 through the cabinets 4 and 6 to keep the food therein hot.
  • the wheel 16 is situated beneath a hood 108 which is slidable, in either direction parallel to the wheel axis, to allow access to the wheel 16 for maintenance and cleaning of the apparatus, and which is connected to a chimney 110 for venting the apparatus.
  • a semi-circular glass panel 112 forms part of the housing 1 beneath the hood 108, and enables potential customers to see food in the baskets which are currently not immersed in the vessel 12.
  • the rest of the housing 1 is of stainless steel, including a front hub cover 114 which covers the front end of the shaft 20.
  • the hub 114 acts as a lamp shade for a light (not shown) situated behind the hub. The light is operable to illuminate the wheel and baskets through the glass panel 112.
  • the fryer is provided with a semi ⁇ circular fire hood 150 from the rear of which two handles 152 and 154 project.
  • the hood is a close fit in the rear opening 158 ( Figure 8) defined by the hood 108 and the rear of the housing 1, and can be used to block that opening when the fryer is not in use.
  • the hood 150 can be used to reduce the supply of oxygen to the oil by blocking the opening 158.
  • the supply of oxygen can be further reduced by a shutter 160 which is rotatably mounted in the chimney 110 on a shaft 162 which terminates in an external radial handle 164. Appropriate manipulation of the handle 164 causes the shutter 160 to block the chimney 110.

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Abstract

Appareil destiné à la cuisson, notamment à la friture, d'une pluralité de denrées alimentaires et possédant une cuve (2) prévue pour contenir un liquide chaud dans lequel les aliments sont mis à cuire. Un élément support rotatif (16) occupe une partie de la cuve (2), s'étend au-dessus de celle-ci et comporte un nombre d'éléments de retenue (18), chacun étant disposé de façon à retenir une denrée alimentaire. Les éléments de retenue (18) sont montés sur l'élément rotatif (16), formant des intervalles espacés de façon angulaire, cet élément rotatif étant actionné par un dispositif approprié (24, 26, 30) de façon à immerger chaque élément de retenue (18) dans le liquide pendant une période suffisante pour cuire les denrées alimentaires, et ensuite à sortir l'élément de retenue du liquide. Certains de ces éléments de retenue sont positionnés au-dessus du liquide alors que d'autres sont immergés, lorsque l'élément rotatif (16) est placé au moins dans une position angulaire, de sorte que les denrées alimentaires devant être cuites puissent être placées sur des dispositifs de retenue et/ou que des denrées déjà cuites puissent être retirées tandis que d'autres sont en train de cuire.
PCT/GB1996/001726 1995-07-22 1996-07-18 Ameliorations apportees a des appareils de cuisson WO1997003596A2 (fr)

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GB9515167.6 1995-07-22
GBGB9515167.6A GB9515167D0 (en) 1995-07-24 1995-07-24 Improvements in and relating to frying apparatuses
GBGB9608096.5A GB9608096D0 (en) 1996-04-19 1996-04-19 Cooking apparatus
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WO1997039670A1 (fr) * 1996-04-19 1997-10-30 Jonathan Emrys Morris Appareil de cuisson
WO2004110232A1 (fr) * 2003-06-18 2004-12-23 Qualifryer B.V. Appareil a chauffer des aliments
CN101933770A (zh) * 2010-07-27 2011-01-05 美的集团有限公司 一种炸笼取放方便的油炸锅
DE102004001896B4 (de) * 2003-09-25 2012-02-02 Khalil Jawad Einrichtung zum Grillen von Fleischspeisen
CN107318911A (zh) * 2017-08-18 2017-11-07 浦北县龙腾食品有限公司 一种可同时加工多种食品的小型油炸机
EP1696774B2 (fr) † 2003-12-23 2018-01-10 De'Longhi SpA Friteuse

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DE655057C (de) * 1938-01-07 Claus Jochims Vorrichtung zum Braten und Kochen von Fischen und anderem Gut
US2452657A (en) * 1945-04-23 1948-11-02 Hubert A Hooper Food processing apparatus
US2616359A (en) * 1949-06-10 1952-11-04 Olof P Pierson Frying apparatus
US2649852A (en) * 1949-06-02 1953-08-25 Abe Gollob Hot dog barbecue and bun warmer
US3643588A (en) * 1969-10-17 1972-02-22 Hercules Galion Prod Inc Cooking wheel assembly for broiling hot dogs
US4153736A (en) * 1977-07-08 1979-05-08 Lents Charles M Method for displaying and maintaining precooked food in a moist condition at a suitable serving temperature

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DE655057C (de) * 1938-01-07 Claus Jochims Vorrichtung zum Braten und Kochen von Fischen und anderem Gut
US2452657A (en) * 1945-04-23 1948-11-02 Hubert A Hooper Food processing apparatus
US2649852A (en) * 1949-06-02 1953-08-25 Abe Gollob Hot dog barbecue and bun warmer
US2616359A (en) * 1949-06-10 1952-11-04 Olof P Pierson Frying apparatus
US3643588A (en) * 1969-10-17 1972-02-22 Hercules Galion Prod Inc Cooking wheel assembly for broiling hot dogs
US4153736A (en) * 1977-07-08 1979-05-08 Lents Charles M Method for displaying and maintaining precooked food in a moist condition at a suitable serving temperature

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1997039670A1 (fr) * 1996-04-19 1997-10-30 Jonathan Emrys Morris Appareil de cuisson
US6062132A (en) * 1996-04-19 2000-05-16 Morris; Jonathan Emrys Cooking apparatus
WO2004110232A1 (fr) * 2003-06-18 2004-12-23 Qualifryer B.V. Appareil a chauffer des aliments
DE102004001896B4 (de) * 2003-09-25 2012-02-02 Khalil Jawad Einrichtung zum Grillen von Fleischspeisen
EP1696774B2 (fr) † 2003-12-23 2018-01-10 De'Longhi SpA Friteuse
CN101933770A (zh) * 2010-07-27 2011-01-05 美的集团有限公司 一种炸笼取放方便的油炸锅
CN101933770B (zh) * 2010-07-27 2012-08-22 美的集团有限公司 一种炸笼取放方便的油炸锅
CN107318911A (zh) * 2017-08-18 2017-11-07 浦北县龙腾食品有限公司 一种可同时加工多种食品的小型油炸机

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