Dough roller, method for manufacturing a dough roller and use of the dough roller

Abstract

A dough roller and a method for manufacturing a dough roller are provided. Furthermore, a use of the dough roller is proposed. The dough roller comprises a dough cylinder with a continuous opening along its longitudinal axis for receiving and rotatably mounting a roller bar, a roller bar arranged in the continuous opening of the dough cylinder, and an elastic element attached to the roller bar, which is capable of deforming under force such that the roller bar, together with the elastic element attached to the roller bar, can be guided into and out of the continuous opening of the dough cylinder. The dough roller is characterized in that the continuous opening of the dough cylinder has an undercut in which the elastic element attached to the roller bar is received.

Description

[0001] A rolling pin and a method for producing a rolling pin are provided. Furthermore, a use of the rolling pin is proposed. The rolling pin comprises a dough roller which has a through-opening along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller for receiving and rotatably mounting a rolling pin, a rolling pin arranged in the through-opening of the dough roller, and an elastic element which is fastened to the rolling pin and is suitable for deforming under the action of force such that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin, can be guided into and out of the through-opening of the dough roller. The rolling pin is characterized in that the through-opening of the dough roller has an undercut in which the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin is received.

[0002] Rolling pins come in various designs and are made from different materials or material combinations. A rolling pin, for example, consists of a rolling pin and a handle (or rolling pin) or several handles (or rolling pins). By pressing and rolling the rolling pin, kneadable dough can be rolled out to various thicknesses.

[0003] In known rolling pins, the handles of the rolling pin are not removable from the dough roller. This has the disadvantage that the structural elements of these known rolling pins cannot be cleaned, replaced, and stored separately. Due to the lack of separate cleaning options, parts of the rolling pin can become dirty over time, which can negatively impact hygiene during use and reduce the service life (i.e., the service life) of the rolling pin. Due to the lack of the ability to replace individual parts of the rolling pin, the use of the rolling pin is uneconomical and unecological, as in the event of a defect in one of the rolling pin's components, the entire rolling pin must be replaced. Ultimately, these known rolling pins require more storage space than rolling pins that allow for individual parts to be stored.

[0004] Based on this, the object of the present invention was to provide a rolling pin that avoids at least one disadvantage of the rolling pins known in the prior art. In particular, the rolling pin should have a longer service life than known rolling pins and / or be more hygienic, economical, and environmentally friendly than known rolling pins. Furthermore, the rolling pin should, in particular, allow for minimal storage space. Furthermore, a method for producing the rolling pin should be specified and a use of the rolling pin should be proposed.

[0005] The object is achieved by the rolling pin having the features of claim 1, the method having the features of claim 14 and the use of the rolling pin having the features of claim 15. The dependent claims show advantageous embodiments of the rolling pin according to the invention.

[0006] According to the invention, a rolling pin is provided containing or consisting of: a) a dough roller having a continuous opening along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller for receiving and rotatably supporting a rolling pin; b) a rolling pin having a diameter along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin that is smaller than a diameter of the through-opening of the dough roller, the rolling pin being arranged in the through-opening of the dough roller; and c) an elastic element which is fastened to the rolling pin;characterised in that the elastic element is suitable for deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin, can be guided into the through-opening of the dough roller and can be guided out of the through-opening of the dough roller, wherein the through-opening of the dough roller has an undercut in which the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin is received.

[0007] The rolling pin according to the invention has a longer service life than conventional rolling pins and is more hygienic, economical, and environmentally friendly to use. Furthermore, the rolling pin allows for minimal storage space. Furthermore, the rolling pin allows for a high degree of flexibility when rolling out dough, as it allows for a flexible combination of different rolling pins with different dough rollers.

[0008] The advantages arise from the fact that the rolling pin has an elastic element which is attached to the rolling pin and which is suitable for deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element attached to the rolling pin, can be guided into the through-opening of the dough roller and can be guided out of the through-opening of the dough roller, and from the fact that the through-opening of the dough roller has an undercut in which the elastic element attached to the rolling pin can be received (or is received in the assembled rolling pin).

[0009] This property of the elastic element on the rolling pin and the undercut in the through-opening of the dough roller makes it possible to easily and reversibly assemble the rolling pin and dough roller (i.e., to create a ready-to-use rolling pin) and disassemble it (i.e., to separate it into its individual components). During assembly of the rolling pin, the elastic element compresses when the rolling pin is inserted into the through-opening of the dough roller and relaxes as soon as the elastic element reaches the position of the undercut of the dough roller. By said relaxing, the elastic element fixes the attached rolling pin within the dough roller. This fixation is also maintained while the dough is being rolled out, i.e., during a kneading process.

[0010] The rolling pin's features allow it to be disassembled quickly and easily, allowing individual components to be cleaned more thoroughly. This makes using the rolling pin more hygienic and increases its service life, as potential downtime and / or damage to the rolling pin due to dirt are reduced or even eliminated entirely. Due to the longer service life of the rolling pin, using the rolling pin is also more economical and environmentally friendly. Contributing to the more economical and environmentally friendly use is the fact that, in the event of damage, individual components (e.g., just the dough roller or just the rolling pin) can be replaced to reassemble a functioning rolling pin.

[0011] The ability to quickly and easily disassemble the rolling pin also allows for minimal storage space, which is particularly advantageous in kitchens with limited storage space. The rolling pin's use also allows for a high degree of flexibility on the part of the user. For example, a specific rolling pin can be combined with different rolling pins (e.g., a wooden rolling pin and / or a stainless steel rolling pin) depending on the application, and / or a specific rolling pin can be combined with specific handles (e.g., if different family members prefer different grip strengths on the rolling pin).

[0012] The elastic element of the rolling pin can be designed as an elastic ring or as part of an elastic ring. Part of an elastic ring is preferably understood to be an elastic ring that is open over a specific circular sector of the ring, wherein the specific circular sector particularly preferably has an extension of >0° to 180°, in particular of 1° to 90°. The advantage here is that the elastic element can be attached to the rolling pin (e.g. in a groove on the rolling pin) via its elastic effect, i.e. the elastic element creates a force-fitting connection to the rolling pin via its elasticity. This also allows easy removal of the elastic element from the rolling pin, e.g. in order to clean the elastic element and / or the rolling pin without the elastic element. The ease of removal is even greater with part of the elastic ring than with an elastic ring (i.e. than with a completely closed ring).

[0013] The elastic element can have a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the rolling pin, in the range of 2 to 12% of a length of the dough roller. The width is preferably in the range of 0.5 to 3 cm. The advantage of a width in this range is that the stability of the assembled rolling pin is very high (i.e. the risk of disassembly when rolling out dough with the rolling pin is low) and, on the other hand, the elastic element can be compressed without great effort and can be guided into and out of the through-opening of the dough roller together with the rolling pin.

[0014] The elastic element can have a height, in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the rolling pin, in the range of 28 to 60% of the height of the dough roller. The length is preferably in the range of 2 to 4 cm. The advantage of a height in this range is that the stability of the assembled rolling pin is very high (i.e., the risk of disassembly when rolling out dough with the rolling pin is low), and on the other hand, the elastic element can be compressed without great effort and, together with the rolling pin, can be guided into and out of the through-opening of the dough roller.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic element can be arranged in a central section of the rolling pin. The elastic element is preferably arranged in a groove in the rolling pin, which groove is located in the central section of the rolling pin. The central section of the rolling pin is preferably understood to be an area that extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the rolling pin away from the exact center of the rolling pin along its longitudinal axis. The advantage of said arrangement of the elastic element is that the stability of the assembled rolling pin is greater than when the elastic element is arranged in one of the two lateral sections of the rolling pin, i.e. the risk of disassembly when rolling out dough with the rolling pin is lower.

[0016] The elastic element (when the rolling pin is assembled) can have a distance in the range of >0 to 1 mm from a bottom wall of the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller. As a result, the elastic element (when the rolling pin is assembled) does not contact (or touch) the bottom wall of the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller. The advantage is that when rolling out dough with the rolling pin, no frictional force occurs between the elastic element and the bottom wall of the undercut, allowing the user to roll out dough with less effort.

[0017] Furthermore, the elastic element can have a distance in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm from the respective side walls of the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller. This creates the possibility that the elastic element (in the assembled state of the rolling pin) does not come into contact with the side walls of the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller when the user of the rolling pin rolls out dough, or only rarely does so (e.g. in the case of an axial displacement of the rolling pin along its longitudinal axis relative to the dough roller). The advantage of this is that when rolling out dough with the rolling pin, no frictional force occurs (or only rarely in the case of axial displacement) between the elastic element and the side walls of the undercut, and the user can roll out dough with less effort.

[0018] The elastic element can be connected to the rolling pin in a force-fitting, form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner. The elastic element is preferably clamped (or clipped) to the rolling pin in a force-fitting manner via an elastic effect of the elastic element, particularly preferably in a groove in the rolling pin. A force-fitting and / or form-fitting connection has the advantage that the elastic element is reversibly attached to the rolling pin, i.e. the elastic element can be removed from the rolling pin by a user of the rolling pin (when the rolling pin is disassembled). This allows the elastic element and the rolling pin to be cleaned separately without the elastic element, which can improve hygiene. A material-fitting connection does not have this advantage, but can have the advantage of greater connection stability, which can increase the long-term stability of the rolling pin.

[0019] Furthermore, the elastic element can contain or consist of a material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics, metals, metal alloys, thermoplastic elastomers and combinations thereof. Thermoplastic elastomers have inherently elastic properties. Thermoplastics, metals and metal alloys do not necessarily have elastic properties. However, these materials can form an elastic element, for example by having a certain shape that has elastic properties (e.g. the shape of a spring). Preferably, the material is selected from the group consisting of silicones, rubbers, thermoplastic polyurethanes and combinations thereof. These materials have inherent elasticity. The advantage here is that they do not necessarily have to have a shape to be given elastic properties. These materials (orThermoplastic elastomers (e.g., thermoplastic elastomers in general) can therefore be selected in a form that is easy and thorough to clean (e.g., easier and more thorough than, for example, a spring), that occupies minimal space (e.g., less space than a spring), and that is highly stable (e.g., more stable than a spring). The rolling pin can thus be provided in a more compact design, exhibits greater long-term stability, which is more economical and environmentally friendly, and allows for more hygienic use.

[0020] The through opening of the dough roller can have a diameter in the range of 2 to 4 cm at an inlet and / or outlet of the through opening.

[0021] Furthermore, the through-opening of the dough roller can have an opening that tapers from an inlet and / or outlet towards a center of the through-opening. In other words, the inlet and / or outlet of the through-opening then has a larger diameter at an outermost edge of the dough roller than at an edge of the through-opening directed further towards the center of the dough roller. The advantage of the taper is that the elastic element and the rolling rod attached to it can be inserted into the through-opening of the dough roller in a simpler and faster manner, since compression of the elastic element occurs in several stages during this insertion (step-by-step compression). Preferably, the opening tapers linearly or with a continuously increasing taper at the outlet and / or inlet towards the center of the through-opening.The continuously increasing taper has the additional advantage that the gradual compression occurs over a shorter distance than with a linearly increasing taper. This allows the opening to be shorter along this distance, and the rolling pin can be positioned even more securely within the continuous opening of the dough roller. The distance over which the tapered opening extends is particularly preferably in the range of 0.1 to 2 cm along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller.

[0022] The undercut of the through-hole of the dough roller can be designed as a groove in the through-hole of the dough roller, optionally as a groove with flattened and / or rounded side edges. Flattened or rounded side edges on this groove have the advantage that the elastic element and the attached rolling pin can be removed from the through-hole of the dough roller more easily (i.e., less force is required).

[0023] Furthermore, the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller can have a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the through-opening, that is in the range of 1 to 4 mm greater than a width of the elastic element. The slightly greater width than the width of the elastic element allows the elastic element attached to the rolling pin to be arranged more easily and reliably in the undercut when the rolling pin is assembled, as more space is available to accommodate the elastic element. Furthermore, the width is not too great in order to limit the axial mobility of the rolling pin within the through-opening of the dough roller and to make an axial movement of the dough roller of the rolling pin intentionally desired by a user more direct (i.e., with less play), which increases the precision of use of the rolling pin.

[0024] Furthermore, the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller can have a depth, in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the through-opening, that is in the range of >0 to 1 mm greater than a height of the elastic element relative to a surface of the rolling pin, which is defined by its diameter. A depth in this range has the advantage that a bottom wall of the undercut does not contact or touch the elastic element (in the assembled state of the rolling pin), which minimizes frictional forces when rolling out dough with the rolling pin and allows the user to roll out dough with less effort.

[0025] Furthermore, the undercut of the through-opening of the dough roller can be arranged in a central section of the through-opening. The central section of the through-opening is preferably understood to be an area that extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the through-opening away from the exact center of the through-opening of the dough roller along its longitudinal axis. The advantage is that the stability of the assembled dough roller is greater than when the undercut is arranged in one of the two lateral sections of the dough roller, i.e. the risk of disassembly when rolling out dough with the dough roller is lower.

[0026] A surface of the through-hole of the dough roller (inner surface of the dough roller) may contain or consist of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, metal alloy (e.g., stainless steel), and combinations thereof. Stainless steel is particularly preferred because it is mechanically very stable, very resistant to cleaning agents, and generates low frictional resistance.

[0027] Furthermore, a surface of a casing of the dough roller (outer surface of the dough roller) can contain or consist of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic (e.g., silicone), wood, metal, metal alloy (e.g., stainless steel), and combinations thereof. Plastic (e.g., silicone) and / or wood are preferred because these materials are highly resistant to cleaning agents and their surface is ideal for rolling out dough.

[0028] The rolling pin can have a diameter in the range of 1.0 to <4 cm, preferably 2.0 to 3.5 cm, at a first end and / or a second end of the rolling pin, wherein the diameter is smaller than the diameter of the through-hole of the dough roller. Larger diameters have the advantage that the mechanical stability of the rolling pin, and thus of the entire rolling pin, is higher than with smaller diameters.

[0029] The central section of the roller bar can have a groove, optionally a groove with flattened and / or rounded side edges. Flattened and / or rounded side edges have the advantage that the elastic element, which may be located in the groove of the roller bar when assembled, can be removed from the groove of the roller bar more easily, i.e., with less effort. This makes it easier to clean the elastic element and the roller bar without the elastic element separately.

[0030] Furthermore, the groove of the rolling pin can have a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the rolling pin, that is in the range of 1 to 4 mm greater than the width of the elastic element. The advantage of this is that smaller friction forces act between the groove of the rolling pin and the elastic element during the rolling pin's rotation, making the rotation easier for the user. Furthermore, the user can more easily mount and remove the elastic element from the groove of the rolling pin, allowing for faster and easier thorough cleaning of the elastic element and the rolling pin.

[0031] Apart from that, the groove of the rolling pin (i.e. the rolling pin in the area of ​​the groove) can have a diameter that is in the range of 2 to 4 mm smaller than an inner diameter of the elastic element. One advantage of this is that the elastic element can be compressed more easily when the rolling pin (with the elastic element) is inserted into the rolling pin. Furthermore, this feature creates a "play" between the groove of the rolling pin and a surface of the elastic element facing the groove, which enables a rotating movement of the rolling pin with low friction, i.e. the rotating movement of the rolling pin is easier for a user. Furthermore, this "play" makes it easier to assemble the elastic element on the rolling pin and to remove it from the rolling pin.

[0032] Furthermore, the groove of the rolling pin can be arranged in a central section of the rolling pin. The advantage is that the stability of the assembled rolling pin is greater than with an arrangement of the groove in one of the two lateral sections of the rolling pin, i.e., the risk of disassembly when rolling out dough with the rolling pin is lower. The central section of the rolling pin is preferably understood to be a region of the rolling pin that extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the rolling pin away from the exact center of the rolling pin along its longitudinal axis.

[0033] The roller bar can contain or consist of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, metal, metal alloy (e.g. stainless steel) and combinations thereof. Stainless steel is particularly preferred because it is mechanically very stable, very stable against cleaning agents and creates low frictional resistance. The roller bar can have a handle on both of its lateral ends. The handle can, for example, contain or consist of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, metal, metal alloy (e.g. stainless steel) and combinations thereof. In addition, the handle can contain or consist of a different material than the roller bar, e.g. plastic and / or wood, if the roller bar contains or consists of stainless steel, for example.

[0034] Furthermore, the invention provides a method for producing a rolling pin, comprising or consisting of: a) providing a dough roller having a through opening along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller for receiving and rotatably supporting a rolling pin, wherein the through opening of the dough roller has an undercut suitable for receiving an elastic element attached to the rolling pin; b) providing a rolling pin having a diameter along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin that is smaller than a diameter of the through opening of the dough roller; c) attaching an elastic element to the rolling pin, the elastic element being capable of deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element attached to the rolling pin, can be guided into the through-opening of the dough roller and can be guided out of the through-opening of the dough roller; and d) Insert the rolling pin into the through opening of the dough roller under the application of force until the elastic element attached to the rolling pin is received in an undercut of the through opening of the dough roller.

[0035] The rolling pin manufactured using the method according to the invention has a longer service life than conventional rolling pins and is more hygienic, economical, and environmentally friendly to use. Furthermore, the rolling pin requires minimal storage space. Furthermore, the rolling pin allows for a high degree of flexibility when rolling out dough, as it allows for a flexible combination of different rolling pins with different dough rollers.

[0036] The method according to the invention is preferably a method for producing a rolling pin according to the invention.

[0037] In addition, the invention proposes the use of the rolling pin according to the invention for rolling out dough.

[0038] The subject matter of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures, without wishing to restrict it to the specific embodiments shown here.

[0039] Fig. 1 shows a rolling pin according to the invention. The rolling pin contains a dough roller 1 which has a through-opening 2 along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller 1 for receiving and rotatably supporting a rolling pin 3. The rolling pin further contains a rolling pin 3 which, along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin 3, has a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller, wherein the rolling pin 3 is arranged in the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1. In addition, the rolling pin contains an elastic element (not shown here) which is fastened to the rolling pin 3. The elastic element is suitable for deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin 3, together with the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin 3, can be guided into the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1 and can be guided out of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1.The continuous opening of the dough roller 2 has an undercut (not shown here) in which the elastic element attached to the rolling rod 3 is received.

[0040] Fig. 2 shows a cross section along the longitudinal axis of the dough roller 1 of a dough roller according to the invention ( Fig. 2A) and a cross section along a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the dough roller 1 of a dough roller according to the invention ( Fig. 2B). In the Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B that the elastic element 4 is designed as part of an elastic ring which is open over an extension of a circular sector of the ring of approximately 60°. The elastic element 4 is arranged in a groove 6 of the rolling pin 3 and is fastened to the rolling pin 3 via this groove, which is located in a central section of the rolling pin 3. Opposite the elastic element 4 is the undercut 5 of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1. It is clear that the arrangement of the elastic element 4 of the rolling pin 3 in the undercut 5 of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1 ensures that the rolling pin 3 is arranged stably in the dough roller 1, i.e. mobility of the rolling pin 3 in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the dough roller 1 (orThe movement of the rolling pin 3 is limited by the elastic element 4, and it requires a certain amount of force to remove the rolling pin 3 from the through-opening 2 of the dough roller against the elastic force of the elastic element 4. It can also be seen that the elastic element 4 is spaced a certain distance from a bottom wall of the undercut 5. This allows a user of the rolling pin to rotate the rolling pin 1 about its longitudinal axis with minimal effort, thereby rolling out dough.

[0041] Fig. Figure 3 shows two steps of the method according to the invention. Fig. Figure 3A illustrates the provision of a rolling pin 3, which has a diameter along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin that is smaller than the diameter of a through-opening of a dough roller, and the fastening of an elastic element 4 to the rolling pin 3, here in a groove 6 of the rolling pin 3. The elastic element 4 is capable of deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin 3, together with the elastic element 4 fastened to the rolling pin 3, can be guided into a through-opening of a dough roller and can be guided out of the through-opening of the dough roller. Fig. 3B shows the step in which the rolling pin 3 with the elastic element 4 attached to it is inserted into the through-opening 2 (which is a tapered opening here) under the application of force until the elastic element 4 attached to the rolling pin 3 is received in an undercut (not shown here) of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1. For this purpose, only enough force is required to compress the elastic element 4 at the through-opening 2, which facilitates the tapered opening (overcoming an elastic force of the elastic element 4) and to move the elastic element within the through-opening 2 up to the undercut of the dough roller 1 (overcoming a frictional force between the elastic element 4 and a surface of the through-opening 2). Once it has reached the undercut of the dough roller 1, the elastic element relaxes and offers resistance to an axial movement of the rolling pin 3.The arrow in . Fig.Figure 3B also indicates that said assembly of the rolling pin according to the invention is also easily reversible by applying force, i.e., the rolling pin 3 with the elastic element 4 attached to it can also be guided out of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1 under the application of force. For this purpose, only enough force is required to compress the elastic element 4 at the undercut of the dough roller 1 and allow it to enter the section of the through-opening 2 adjacent to the undercut (overcoming an elastic force of the elastic element 4) and to move the elastic element within this adjacent section to one of the two exits (or entrances) of the through-opening 2 of the dough roller 1 (overcoming a frictional force between the elastic element 4 and a surface of the through-opening 2). This allows the rolling pin according to the invention to be assembled and disassembled easily and with little force. List of reference symbols 1 rolling pin; 2 continuous opening of the dough roller; 3 roller bar; 4 elastic element (e.g. part of an elastic ring) 5 Undercut of the through opening of the dough roller; 6 groove (of the rolling bar); 7 Bottom wall of the undercut.

Claims

[1] Rolling pin containing or consisting of: a) a dough roller having a continuous opening along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller for receiving and rotatably supporting a rolling pin; b) a rolling pin having a diameter along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin which is smaller than a diameter of the through-opening of the dough roller, the rolling pin being arranged in the through-opening of the dough roller; and c) an elastic element attached to the rolling bar; characterized byin that the elastic element is suitable for deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin, can be guided into the through opening of the dough roller and can be guided out of the through opening of the dough roller, wherein the through opening of the dough roller has an undercut in which the elastic element fastened to the rolling pin is received. [2] Rolling pin according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the elastic element is designed as an elastic ring or as part of an elastic ring, wherein part of an elastic ring is preferably understood to be an elastic ring which is open over an extension of a specific circular sector of the ring, wherein the specific circular sector particularly preferably has an extension of >0° to 180°, in particular of 1° to 90°. [3] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the elastic element i) has a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the rolling pin, in the range of 2 to 12% of a length of the dough roller, wherein the width is preferably in the range of 0.5 to 3 cm; and / or ii) has a height, in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the rolling pin, in the range of 28 to 60% of a height of the dough roller, the length preferably being in the range of 2 to 4 cm. [4] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the elastic element is arranged in a central section of the rolling bar, preferably in a groove of the rolling bar which is located in the central section of the rolling bar, wherein the central section of the rolling bar is preferably understood to mean an area which extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the rolling bar away from the exact center of the rolling bar along its longitudinal axis. [5] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the elastic element i) has a distance in the range of >0 to 1 mm from a bottom wall of the undercut of the through opening of the dough roller; and / or ii) has a distance in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm from the respective side walls of the undercut of the through opening of the dough roller. [6] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the elastic element is connected to the rolling bar in a force-fitting, form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner, preferably clamped to the rolling bar in a force-fitting manner via an elastic effect of the elastic element, particularly preferably in a groove of the rolling bar. [7] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the elastic element contains or consists of a material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastics, metals, metal alloys, thermoplastic elastomers and combinations thereof, wherein the material is preferably selected from the group consisting of silicones, rubbers, thermoplastic polyurethanes and combinations thereof. [8] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the continuous opening of the dough roller (i) has a diameter in the range of 2 to 4 cm at an inlet and / or outlet of the through opening; and / or ii) has an opening tapering from an inlet and / or outlet towards a centre of the through-opening, wherein the opening at the outlet and / or inlet tapers towards the centre of the through-opening preferably linearly or continuously increasing, particularly preferably over a distance in the range of 0.1 to 2 cm along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller. [9] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the undercut of the through opening i) is designed as a groove in the through opening, optionally as a groove with flattened and / or rounded side edges; and / or ii) has a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the through-opening, which is in the range of 1 to 4 mm greater than a width of the elastic element; and / or iii) has a depth, in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the through-opening, which is in the range of >0 to 1 mm greater than a height of the elastic element relative to a surface of the rolling bar defined by its diameter; and / or iv) is arranged in a central section of the through opening, wherein the central section of the through opening is understood to mean a region which extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the through opening away from the exact center of the through opening along its longitudinal axis. [10] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a surface i) the through-opening of the dough roller contains or consists of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, metal, metal alloy and combinations thereof; and / or ii) a casing of the dough roller contains or consists of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, metal, metal alloy and combinations thereof. [11] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the rolling bar has a diameter in the range of 1.0 to <4 cm, preferably 2.0 to 3.5 cm, at a first end and / or at a second end of the rolling bar. [12] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the middle section of the rolling bar has a groove, optionally a groove with flattened and / or rounded side edges, wherein the groove of the rolling bar is preferably i) has a width, in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the rolling bar, which is in the range of 1 to 4 mm greater than a width of the elastic element; and / or ii) has a diameter which is in the range of 2 to 4 mm smaller than an inner diameter of the elastic element; and / or iii) is arranged in a central section of the roller bar, wherein the central section of the roller bar is understood to mean a region of the roller bar which extends over a length of ± 40%, preferably ± 30%, particularly preferably ± 20%, particularly preferably ± 10%, of a total length of the roller bar away from the exact center of the roller bar along its longitudinal axis. [13] Rolling pin according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the rolling bar contains or consists of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, wood, metal and combinations thereof. [14] A method for producing a rolling pin comprising or consisting of: a) providing a dough roller having a through opening along a longitudinal axis of the dough roller for receiving and rotatably supporting a rolling pin, wherein the through opening of the dough roller has an undercut suitable for receiving an elastic element attached to the rolling pin; b) providing a rolling pin having a diameter along a longitudinal axis of the rolling pin that is smaller than a diameter of the through opening of the dough roller; c) attaching an elastic element to the rolling pin, the elastic element being capable of deforming under the action of force in such a way that the rolling pin, together with the elastic element attached to the rolling pin, can be guided into the through-opening of the dough roller and can be guided out of the through-opening of the dough roller; and d) Insert the rolling pin into the through opening of the dough roller under the application of force until the elastic element attached to the rolling pin is received in an undercut of the through opening of the dough roller. [15] Use of the rolling pin according to one of claims 1 to 13 for rolling out a dough.

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