Flip-away cake cooling rack

Abstract

The present application provides an openable and closable cake cooling rack. The openable and closable cake cooling rack can be switched between a closed state and an open state. The openable and closable cake cooling rack comprises a base, a fixed part and a plurality of movable parts. The fixed part is fixed to the base, and each movable part is movably pivoted to the base. In the closed state, each movable part is close to the fixed part. When the closed state is changed to the open state, each movable part can be pivoted away from the fixed part. Each movable part and the fixed part form an open containing space for placing a finished cake. The present application can achieve a cooling effect without damaging the surface of the finished cake, and can be quickly closed after use without occupying space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of baking tools, and in particular to a hinged cake cooling rack. Background Technology

[0002] Freshly baked chiffon cakes rely mainly on egg whites for expansion because they contain less flour and more liquid. They also need to be shaken after baking to allow the heat inside to evaporate quickly. If the chiffon cake is not shaken, it will not be able to maintain heat inside and will cause the surface of the chiffon cake to sink.

[0003] Therefore, the industry currently uses cooling racks to place freshly baked chiffon cakes and molds on the cooling racks with the cake surface facing down, which allows the chiffon cakes to cool down in real time and thus prevents them from shrinking due to heat.

[0004] However, existing cooling racks require the support legs to be inserted into the inside of the chiffon cake to secure the inverted chiffon cake and mold. This damages the cake's appearance and internal structure. Furthermore, the support legs need to be repeatedly inserted into the inside of the chiffon cake, which can easily lead to cross-contamination if not cleaned thoroughly, thus affecting food hygiene.

[0005] Furthermore, existing cooling racks have a fixed structure that cannot be folded up in order to stably support the weight of cakes and molds. When the cooling rack is not needed, it will hinder the arrangement of other spaces and is not easy to store, so its practicality needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides an openable cake cooling rack that can cool the cake without damaging its surface, and can be quickly folded up after use without taking up much space.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention provides a folding cake cooling rack that can switch between a folded state and an unfolded state. The folding cake cooling rack includes: a base having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a fixing member having a connecting portion, a body portion and a first top portion, the body portion being disposed between the connecting portion and the first top portion, the connecting portion being fixed to the second surface of the base, wherein the connecting portion bends outward to form the body portion; and a plurality of movable members movably disposed on the base, each movable member having a pivot portion, an extension portion and a second top portion, each extension portion being disposed between each pivot portion and each second top portion, each pivot portion being pivotally disposed at equal intervals on the second surface of the base, each pivot portion bending outward to form an extension portion, wherein, in the folded state, each movable member is close to the fixing member; when changing from the folded state to the unfolded state, each movable member can pivot away from the fixing member, and each movable member and the fixing member form an open receiving space for placing finished cakes.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, each pivot portion has an abutment area and an outer area. One end of each abutment area is pivotally mounted on the base. Each abutment area is recessed on one side of the outer periphery of each pivot portion. The surface of each abutment area is flush with the second surface of the base. The surface of the outer area is flush with the first surface of the base.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the body is bent at a first angle relative to the connecting portion, the first angle being an obtuse angle; the first angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pivot portion is bent relative to the extension portion by a second angle, the second angle being an obtuse angle; the second angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first angle is equal to the second angle.

[0012] In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of connecting members are further included, which are pivotally connected between the pivot portion of each of the movable members and the base.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of limiting groups are provided on the second surface of the base, each limiting group having two protrusions; when each movable member is in the unfolded state, the pivot portion of each movable member is restricted between the two protrusions of each limiting group.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the base is provided with a through hole.

[0015] In one embodiment of the invention, the first top of the fixed member is generally spherical; the second top of each movable member is generally spherical.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The present invention can form an accommodating space by the movable and fixed parts in the unfolded state, providing a place for the finished cake. In this way, the cake can be cooled without damaging the surface of the finished cake, thus ensuring the integrity of the finished cake's appearance.

[0018] The present invention can fold all moving and fixed parts to one side in a folded state when not in use or after use, thereby minimizing the overall volume and achieving the effect of folding without taking up space.

[0019] The second surface of the base of the present invention is provided with a plurality of limiting groups, each limiting group having two protrusions; when each movable member is in the unfolded state, the pivoting part of each movable member is restricted between the two protrusions of each limiting group; thereby, each movable member can be restrained after pivoting to a certain angle, so as to be fixed in a relative position, thereby achieving the effect of rapid unfolding and positioning.

[0020] The base of this invention has a through-hole that provides a hanging function, thereby improving the convenience of storage.

[0021] The first top of the fastener of the present invention is generally spherical; the second top of each movable part is generally spherical, which can improve the safety of use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To make the content of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein...

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the invention in its folded state.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the invention in the folded state.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the invention in its unfolded state.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a side view of the invention in its unfolded state.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the invention in its unfolded state.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in its unfolded state, illustrating the cooling of the baked goods.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in the folded state, showing that it can be suspended via the opening.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Finished cake; 100. Openable cake cooling rack; 10. Base; 11. First side; 12. Second side; 13. Limiting group; 131. Protrusion; 14. Opening; 20. Fixing member; 21. Connecting part; 211. Joining area; 212. Extension area; 22. Body; 23. First top; 30. Movable part; 31. Pivoting part; 311. Abutting area; 312. Outer area; 32. Extension; 33. Second top; 40. Connecting part; A1. First angle; A2. Second angle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate the explanation of the central idea of ​​the invention as stated in the above-described description, specific embodiments are provided below. The various objects in the embodiments are depicted according to scale, size, deformation, or displacement suitable for illustration, rather than being drawn to the scale of actual components.

[0032] The directional terms used in this invention, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", and "side", are merely directional terms in the diagram; therefore, the directional terms used are for the purpose of explaining and understanding this invention, and not for limiting this invention, as stated above.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present invention provides a folding cake cooling rack 100, which can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the folding cake cooling rack 100 has its smallest volume. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown; when unfolded, the openable cake cooling rack 100 has its largest volume to provide space for the finished cake 1, as... Figures 3 to 6 As shown.

[0034] The opening and closing cake cooling rack 100 of the present invention includes:

[0035] A base 10, generally in the shape of a circular plate; the base 10 has a first surface 11 and a second surface 12 arranged opposite to each other, in an embodiment of the present invention, to Figure 1 and Figure 3 In terms of orientation, the first side 11 faces upwards, and the second side 12 faces downwards.

[0036] Furthermore, the second surface 12 of the base 10 is provided with a plurality of limiting groups 13, each limiting group 13 having two protrusions 131, the two protrusions 131 being spaced apart, such as Figure 5 As shown; in this embodiment of the invention, the number of limiting groups 13 is two.

[0037] In addition, the base 10 is provided with a through hole 14. In this embodiment of the invention, the through hole 14 is located between the two limiting groups 13, such as... Figure 5 As shown; and opening 14 can provide for hanging, such as Figure 7 As shown.

[0038] A fixing member 20 has a connecting portion 21, a body portion 22, and a first top portion 23. The body portion 22 is disposed between the connecting portion 21 and the first top portion 23. The connecting portion 21 is fixed to the second surface 12 of the base 10. The connecting portion 21 bends and extends outward to form the body portion 22. In this embodiment of the invention, the connecting portion 21 is generally rod-shaped; the body portion 22 is generally rod-shaped; the first top portion 23 is generally spherical; the opening 14 of the base 10 is located on the opposite side of the fixing member 20, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0039] Furthermore, the connecting portion 21 has a mating area 211 and an extension area 212. The mating area 211 is recessed on one side of the outer periphery of the connecting portion 21, and the surface of the mating area 211 is flush with the second surface 12 of the base 10, while the surface of the extension area 212 is flush with the first surface 11 of the base 10. Figure 4 As shown.

[0040] In addition, the body 22 is bent at a first angle A1 relative to the connecting part 21, and the first angle A1 is an obtuse angle; wherein, the first angle A1 is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees; in the embodiment of the present invention, the first angle A1 is 115 degrees.

[0041] A plurality of movable parts 30 are movably disposed on the base 10. Each movable part 30 has a pivot portion 31, an extension portion 32, and a second top portion 33. The extension portion 32 is disposed between the pivot portion 31 and the second top portion 33. The pivot portion 31 is bent and extends outward to form the extension portion 32. The pivot portion 31 of each movable part 30 is pivotally disposed at equal intervals on the second surface 12 of the base 10. In this embodiment of the invention, the number of movable parts 30 is two. The pivot portion 31 is generally rod-shaped. The extension portion 32 is generally rod-shaped. The second top portion 33 is generally spherical.

[0042] Furthermore, each pivot portion 31 has a contact area 311 and an outer area 312. One end of each contact area 311 is pivotally mounted on the base 10, and each contact area 311 is recessed on one side of the outer periphery of each pivot portion 31. The surface of each contact area 311 is flush with the second surface 12 of the base 10; the surface of the outer area 312 is flush with the first surface 11 of the base 10, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown.

[0043] Additionally, the pivot portion 31 is bent relative to the extension portion 32 by a second angle A2, the second angle A2 being an obtuse angle; wherein, the second angle A2 is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees; in the embodiment of the present invention, the second angle A2 is 115 degrees, and the first angle A1 is equal to the second angle A2.

[0044] A plurality of connecting members 40 are pivotally connected between the pivot portion 31 of each movable member 30 and the base 10. In this embodiment of the invention, the number of connecting members 40 is two, and the connecting members 40 are generally rivet-shaped. The two connecting members 40 can be pivotally connected between one end of the abutment area 311 of the pivot portion 31 and the base 10, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in the folded state, each movable part 30 is close to the fixed part 20. Therefore, when the openable cake cooling rack 100 is not in use or after use, each movable part 30 and the fixed part 20 can be folded to one side in the folded state. In this way, the overall volume can be minimized, so as to achieve the effect of folding and not taking up space.

[0046] Please see Figure 7 As shown, when in the folded state, the opening 14 of the base 10 can provide a hanging function to facilitate storage.

[0047] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, when the openable cake cooling rack 100 is switched from the closed state to the unfolded state, the two movable parts 30 can pivot relative to the fixed part 20, and the two movable parts 30 and the fixed part 20 form an open receiving space, which can accommodate the cake product 1. The outer periphery of the cake product 1 can abut against the body 22 of the fixed part 20 and the extension 32 of the two movable parts 30. In this way, it is not necessary to insert the openable cake cooling rack 100 into the cake product 1 to maintain the integrity of the cake product 1.

[0048] Furthermore, the two movable parts 30 of the present invention, together with one fixed part 20, can form a three-point support to provide structural stability of the openable cake cooling rack 100 in the unfolded state.

[0049] Furthermore, when the two movable parts 30 are in the unfolded state, the pivot portion 31 of the two movable parts 30 can be restricted between the two protrusions 131 of the two limiting groups 13; in the embodiment of the present invention, in the unfolded state, each movable part 30 can be spaced 120 degrees relative to the fixed part 20; thereby, each movable part 30 can be restrained after pivoting to a certain angle, so as to be fixed in a relative position, thereby achieving the effect of rapid unfolding and positioning.

[0050] Furthermore, the present invention pivotally mounts the movable member 30 to the base 10 via the connecting member 40. The pivot structure design enables rapid unfolding and folding.

[0051] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to examples, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hinged cake cooling rack, characterized in that, The hinged cake cooling rack can switch between a retracted state and an extended state; the hinged cake cooling rack includes: A base having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; A fastener has a connecting portion, a body, and a first top, the body being disposed between the connecting portion and the first top, the connecting portion being fixed to a second surface of a base, wherein the connecting portion bends outward to form the body; and A plurality of movable parts are movably disposed on the base. Each movable part has a pivot portion, an extension portion, and a second top portion. Each extension portion is disposed between each pivot portion and each second top portion. Each pivot portion is pivotally disposed at equal intervals on the second surface of the base. Each pivot portion bends and extends outward to form its extension portion. In the retracted state, each movable part is close to the fixed member. When the retracted state changes to the unfolded state, each movable part can pivot away from the fixed member. Each movable part and the fixed member form an open receiving space for the finished cake to be placed upside down. The body is bent at a first angle relative to the connecting portion, the first angle being an obtuse angle; the first angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees. The pivot portion is bent relative to the extension portion at a second angle, the second angle being an obtuse angle; the second angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees. The first angle is equal to the second angle; The second surface of the base is provided with a plurality of limiting groups, each limiting group having two protrusions; when each movable member is in the unfolded state, the pivot portion of each movable member is restricted between the two protrusions of each limiting group.

2. The hinged cake cooling rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion has a joining area and an extension area. The joining area is recessed on one side of the outer periphery of the connecting portion, and the surface of the joining area is flush with the second surface of the base. The surface of the extension area is flush with the first surface of the base.

3. The hinged cake cooling rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each pivot has a contact area and an outer area. One end of each contact area is pivotally mounted on the base. Each contact area is recessed on one side of the outer periphery of each pivot. The surface of each contact area is flush with the second surface of the base. The surface of the outer area is flush with the first surface of the base.

4. The hinged cake cooling rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of connecting members pivotally connected between the pivot portion of each of the moving members and the base.

5. The hinged cake cooling rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a through-hole.

6. The hinged cake cooling rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first top of the fixed member is generally spherical; the second top of each movable member is generally spherical.

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