Stiffened flexible mould

Abstract

A mould for culinary preparation comprises a hollow tray made from a flexible elastomer material and comprising a side wall, the top end of which forms an opening, and a rigid stiffener. Another stiffener, for example an annular or discoid stiffener is connected to the bottom, close to the junction with the side wall.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a mould used to make culinary preparation such as cakes, pastry, etc. [0002] Very stiff moulds made of metallic material are known, but the fact that they are stiff does not facilitate removal of the preparation from the mould. [0003] Silicone moulds are also known which have the advantage that they can be put into the oven, the microwave oven, the refrigerator, the freezer or the dishwasher without being damaged, but these moulds are not stiff due to the high elasticity of the material. [0004] There are three disadvantages, all of which result from this high elasticity of elastomers: it is difficult to remove the preparation from the mould, it is inconvenient to manipulate the mould because it deforms so easily, and the uncooked preparation (frequently liquid) can easily overflow while the mould is being manipulated. [0005] Solutions have been suggested to obtain a sufficiently flexible mould by making a local overthickne...

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Benefits of technology

[0034] If this bottom plate extends radially around the outside periphery, approximately as far as the junction between the bottom and the side wall, the hinge effect between the bottom and the side wall during mould removal will be reinforced (as in the previous solution with a bottom ring), particularly if the “bottom” stiffener around the external periphery continues aroun

Problems solved by technology

Very stiff moulds made of metallic material are known, but the fact that they are stiff does not facilitate removal of the preparation from the mould.

There are three disadvantages, all of which result from this high elasticity of elastomers: it is difficult to remove the preparation from the mould, it is inconvenient to manipulate the mould because it deforms so easily, and the uncooked preparation (frequently liquid) can easily overflow while the mould is being manipulated.

However, the resulting mould removal performances and the ability to maintain the liquid preparation in the mould are not always satisfactory.

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