Lid for a cookware set, as well as a set consisting of cookware and lid

Abstract

A lid (1) for a cooking vessel (17) has a lid disc (2) with a top (5) and a bottom (6) and a sealing means (4) arranged on the lid disc (2), wherein the sealing means (4) is designed such that, at least in a first position, it forms a closed curve in an area adjacent to the lid disc (2) and forms an open curve in the area of ​​its free edge.

Description

The invention relates to a lid for cookware and to a set comprising cookware and such a lid.When used with down-draft systems, it is advantageous if the steam emerging from the cookware is conducted in the direction of the extraction opening. For this purpose, there are special pot lids with a permanent vapor outlet. It is not possible to activate or deactivate the vapor outlet in these covers. Furthermore, there are concepts in which the pot lid can only be used in combination with the matching pot. In this case, the cover must be placed on the pot in a specific position in order for the steam outlet to function.A cookware lid is known from DE 10 2019 135 662 A1. A cover with an associated elastic ring element is known from DE 20 2014 000 505 U1. A container cover preventing overflow is known from DE 11 2005 001 247 T5. A container with a pressure-detachable cover is known from DE 39 31 785 A1.It is an object of the invention to provide an improved cookware lid and a set of such a lid and cookware.This object is achieved by a cover according to claim 1 and a set according to claim 8. Further developments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.One aspect of the invention consists in arranging a sealing means on the cover disk, which sealing means is designed such that, at least in a first position, it forms a closed curve in a region adjoining the cover disk and forms an open curve in the region of a free edge.A curve is referred to as open if it has at least one start and one end in a Euclidean plane.The sealing means forms an open curve, in particular a curve with at least one open region, in a sectional plane which runs parallel to a bearing plane defined by its free edge.The open region of the sealing means forms a vapor outlet region.The free edge of the sealing means can in particular extend at least in sections in a plane which extends parallel offset or inclined to a plane defined by the cover pane, in particular its upper side or its lower side.The vapor outlet can thus be activated and deactivated in particular by tilting the cover.With the aid of the cover, a targeted steam outlet in a specific direction is possible.The lid improves the efficiency of a down-draft system.The cover can also be used as a pouring aid, for example for noodle water or for vegetables.The cover can be, in particular, a universal cover. This is understood to mean that the lid fits on any cookware with a specific diameter.Cookware is understood to mean, in particular, a pot or a pan.The cover disk can be formed in particular over the full surface. It is preferably closed. It can also have one or more openings, in particular closable openings or closed openings. These can be, for example, viewing openings or openings for adding ingredients to cookware.The sealing means can extend in particular in a direction perpendicular to the cover disk, in particular perpendicular to the underside thereof. The sealing means is also referred to as a sealing edge. It can also be arranged obliquely to the underside of the cover disk. This makes it possible to use the lid with cookware of different diameters, in particular in a diameter range.The sealing means can be designed as an insert, in particular as an insert ring. It can form a connecting element between cookware and lid.The sealing means can have a smaller extension in the direction perpendicular to the cover disk, in particular in the vapor outlet region, than in the remaining region, in particular in the diametrically opposite region.The sealing means can have an extension in the direction perpendicular to the cover pane at up to about 1 cm, in particular up to 2 cm, in particular up to 3 cm, in particular up to 5 cm. The extension of the sealing means in the direction perpendicular to the cover disk can be in particular up to 1 / 20, in particular up to 1 / 10, in particular up to 1 / 5, of the cover diameter.The insert can be removable in particular for cleaning purposes. It can be replaceable in particular.According to one aspect, the sealing means and / or the underside of the cover pane has a first bearing region and a second bearing region, wherein the first bearing region runs in a first bearing plane, wherein the second bearing region runs in a second bearing plane and wherein the first bearing plane runs obliquely to the second bearing plane.The support planes can in particular extend at an angle in the range from 1° to 30°, in particular at most 20°, in particular at most 10°, in particular at most 5°. The angle between the bearing planes can be in particular at least 2°, in particular at least 3°.The upper side of the cover disk can be planar. It can also be formed to be kinked, in particular beveled.Two defined tilting positions can be defined by the two inclinedly oriented support planes.According to one aspect, the lid has a handle. The handle can extend in particular obliquely, in particular perpendicularly to the cutting axis of the support planes. It can be oriented in particular perpendicular to the cutting axis of the support planes. This facilitates the tilting of the cover.A displaceable weight can be mounted in the handle. With the aid of the displaceable weight, the cover can be stabilized and / or held in different tilting positions.The support region can be circular or oval. It can also be rectangular, in particular square.The bearing region can be planar.The support region can be designed in particular to be adapted to the inner periphery of cookware.The cover can be formed in itself rigidly, non-deformable. This enables a robust embodiment. It also facilitates the manufacture of the cover.Alternatively, the cover can also be formed deformable, in particular bendable. It can have, in particular, a joint. The cover can be constructed in particular to be bistable. It can be stable in particular both in a closed position in which it closes the cookware substantially in a vapor-tight manner and in a vapor outlet position in which it allows the escape of vapor from the cookware.According to one aspect, the sealing means has an edge arranged on the underside of the cover pane. The edge can be formed perpendicular or obliquely, in particular tapering towards the inside, in particular tapering conically, to the cover disk.The sealing means can be arranged on the underside of the cover disk or in the cover disk, in particular connected thereto.The vapor outlet region can extend from a center point of the lid, in particular from the geometric centroid of the lid disk, over an angle range of at most 180°, in particular at most 120°, in particular at most 90°, in particular at most 70°. It extends in particular over an angle range of at least 10°, in particular at least 20°, in particular at least 30°. The steam outlet region can extend in particular over an angular range of 30° to 60°. This allows a targeted discharge of the vapors in a specific direction.According to one aspect, the sealing means is made of an elastically deformable material.The sealant can be made in particular of silicone or a plastic.Preferably, all constituents of the lid are heat-resistant, in particular up to a temperature of at least 80° C., in particular at least 100° C., in particular at least 120° C., in particular at least 150° C., in particular at least 200° C., in particular at least 300° C.Preferably, all the components of the cover are designed to be resistant to dishwashers.The cover disk can be made in particular of metal, in particular of cast iron, or can have components of metal, in particular of cast iron. The cover plate can also be made of glass in some areas.According to one aspect, means for presetting a tilting axis are arranged on the cover disk and / or on the sealing means. These means can be designed as thickened portions, i.e. as elements projecting outwards in the radial direction. The means for presetting a tilting axis can be provided in particular on opposite sides of the cover. They can be arranged in particular on a line which runs parallel to the line of intersection of the supporting planes.The thickenings can preferably be provided below the intersection line of the support planes. This assists the tilting function of the cover.According to one aspect, one or more fixing means are arranged on the cover disc and / or on the sealing means. This is understood to mean means which can contribute to fixing or at least stabilizing the lid in a specific position relative to the cookware.The fixing means can be, for example, outwardly projecting thickened portions. They can be elongated. They can be arranged in particular parallel to the adjacent region of the cover disk, in particular its underside.One or more magnets can also serve as fixing means.According to one aspect, the sealing means is designed as a separate insert which is connected to the cover disk.The insert can be screwed to the cover disk in particular. A screw connection can be effected in particular via the handle of the cover. The insert can also be plugged onto the cover disk or locked to it.In general, the cover can be formed in multiple parts. The cover disk, the handle and the insert can in particular form separate elements.Alternatively, the cover can also be formed in one piece. This enables a particularly robust design of the cover. In addition, this makes it possible to facilitate cleaning of the cover.According to one aspect, the sealing means is displaceable relative to the cover plate, wherein in a first position it tightly closes a recess in the cover plate and wherein in a second position it enables a flow of vapor through the recess.The lid can preferably fit cookware of different sizes. This can be achieved by a conical configuration and / or arrangement of the sealing means. This can also be achieved by arranging or arranging a plurality of sealing means on a single cover disk. The sealing means can be replaceable in particular. For attaching different sealing means to the same cover disk, the sealing means can be fastened to the cover disk by means of an adapter, in particular an adapter ring.According to one aspect, the cover has an adapter element with an opening which fits the sealing means, wherein the sealing means tightly closes the opening in a first position and wherein it allows a flow of vapor through the opening in a second position.By means of such an adapter element, in principle, an essentially arbitrary cover can be provided with the functionality according to the invention, in particular with a reversibly openable and closable vapor outlet opening.By means of an adapter element, the above-described lid can also be used on substantially any cookware, in particular pots and / or pans having substantially any shape.The cover may also form a set with one or more adapter elements.It is also possible to design cookware, in particular a pot or a pan, especially suitable for a lid according to the preceding description. In this case, the opening of the cookware can be completely closed by means of the lid in a first position of the lid and can be partially closed in a second position of the lid with the opening of a vapor outlet region. In the second position of the cover, it remains in particular partially open and allows the discharge of steam. A discharge of steam is possible in particular in the steam outlet region, in particular exclusively in the steam outlet region. This makes it possible to guide the emerging vapors in a specific direction. For this purpose, the vapor outlet region can be formed at one or more specific locations, in particular in a specific angular range. For details, reference is made to the preceding description.In a set of cookware and lid, the lid and / or the sealing means is adapted in particular to the opening, in particular the shape of the opening, of the cookware. This makes it possible to achieve a tight, in particular vapor-tight, seat of the cover on the cookware.The cookware can be designed to support the defined positions, in particular the defined tilting positions, of the lid. For this purpose, projections and / or depressions can be provided in particular on the inner side of the cookware. These positioning elements can support or define the position of the tilting axis of the cover.The positioning elements can in particular be resilient or elastic or can be made of an elastic material.Such elements, by means of which the arrangement of the cover on, in particular on, the cookware can be supported and / or predetermined, can also be designed as separate, in particular retrofit elements. This makes it possible to improve existing cookware in a simple manner.In cookware, in particular in the region of its upper, free edge and / or in a region adjoining it, one or more magnets can also be provided. These can serve for fixing the cover in different positions, in particular in a closed position and / or a vapor outlet position.Another approach is to improve cookware.This is achieved by cookware having an interior space and at least one handle in which a vapor outlet channel is formed. The vapor outlet channel is in particular connected to the interior in a flow-conducting manner via at least one inlet opening. It can have at least one outlet opening.The vapor outlet channel can be designed, in particular apart from the at least one inlet opening and the at least one outlet opening, to be closed towards the outside, in particular vapor-impermeable.One or more flow-interrupting means can be arranged in the vapor outlet channel. With the aid of the flow-interrupting means, a flow through the vapor outlet channel can be reversibly enabled or prevented.In particular, the at least one outlet opening and / or the at least one inlet opening can then be reversibly closable. For this purpose, a valve and / or a closure flap can be provided.The handle may be thermally insulated towards the vapor outlet channel. This can prevent it from being heated too much when steam flows through it. The handle can also be of double-walled design, for example. It can have, in particular, a grip surface made of an insulating material, in particular a material having a low thermal conductivity.The steam outlet channel, in particular the handle, can be arranged rising outwards as viewed from the interior of the cookware. It can be arranged in particular at an angle of at least 5°, in particular at least 10°, in particular at least 15°, to a plane defined by the base of the cookware. As a result, it can be achieved that condensate possibly forming in the steam outlet channel runs back into the cookware.The at least one outlet opening is preferably arranged on the underside of the handle. This assists the cooking vapors being suctioned off downward.The handle can protrude laterally from the cookware by at least 5 cm, in particular at least 10 cm, in particular at least 15 cm, in particular at least 20 cm. This can assist in passing the cooking vapors on into the region of a cooking vapor flow inlet opening arranged in a hob.Further aspects, advantages and details of the invention are evident from the description of exemplary embodiments on the basis of the figures. The following are shown: FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a first exemplary embodiment of a cover for cookware, FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the cover according to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a cookware with a second exemplary embodiment of a lid, FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the sealing means of the cover according to FIG. 3, FIG. 5 schematically shows a cookware designed as a pan with a steam outlet channel and a third exemplary embodiment of a lid, FIG. 6 is a perspective partial view of a fourth exemplary embodiment of a cover, FIG. 7 is a partial side view of the fourth exemplary embodiment of the cover in an open state on a cookware item; and FIG. 8 shows a lateral partial view of the fourth exemplary embodiment of the cover in a closed state on cookware.FIG. 1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a cover 1. The cover 1 comprises a cover plate 2, a handle 3 and a sealing means 4.The upper side 5 faces away from cookware in the operating state. The underside 6 faces cookware in the operating state. The handle 3 is arranged on the upper side 5 of the cover pane 2. The sealing means 4 is arranged on the underside 6 of the cover disk 2.The cover disk 2 comprises a first partial region, in particular a first cover half 7 and a second partial region, in particular a second cover half 8, The two cover halves 7, 8 preferably each form between 45% and 55% of the cover disk 2. The first cover half 7 and the second cover half 8 enclose an angle b. The angle b is less than 180°. The angle is in particular at least 170°, in particular at least 175°. The angle b is in particular in the range between 160° and 180°. The cover halves 7 and 8 are each preferably planar. The first cover half 7 comprises a first support region 47. the first support region 47 is formed in a first support plane 48. The second cover half 8 comprises a second support region 49, and the second support region 49 is formed in a second support plane 50. The first support plane 48 and the second support plane 50 likewise enclose the angle b.The handle 3 can be connected to the cover disk 2 via a detachable connection. The handle 3 can be connected to the cover disk 2 in particular via a screw connection. Alternatively, the handle 3 can be connected to the cover disk 2 via a non-detachable connection. The handle 3 can be connected to the cover pane 2 in particular via a welded, adhesive or soldered connection. The handle 3 may comprise heat insulating means to which the handle 3 can be touched without sensible heat. Alternatively, the handle 3 can be connected to the cover pane 2 in a heat-insulated manner.The sealing means 4 comprises an edge 9, a fixing means 10 and an outlet opening 11 It defines a tilting axis 12 The edge 9 can engage in the opening of a cookware 17 only indicated in FIG. 1. The edge 9 is in particular smaller than the opening of the cookware 17. the edge 9 is in particular between 0 mm and 5 mm smaller than the opening of the cookware 17. the diameter of the edge 9 is in particular selected such that the lid 1 can be placed on the cookware 17 without expenditure of force, wherein the edge 9 engages in the cookware 17.The edge 9 comprises an outlet opening 11 designed as a segmental recess. Flow guide elements 13 are arranged in the region of the outlet opening 11, via which flow guide elements the cooking vapours can be discharged from the cookware 17 in a directed manner.The fixing means 10 are arranged on the edge 9. The fixing means 10 are designed in such a way that, when the cover 1 is inserted into the cookware 17, they exert a clamping effect between the edge 9 and the inner wall of the cookware 17. The fixing means 10 are preferably made of an elastic material. In particular, the entire sealing means 4 can be formed from an elastic material, for example from silicone.The tilting axis 12 extends parallel to a contact line of the first cover half 7 and the second cover half 8, The cover 1 can be tilted about this tilting axis 12 in the inserted state. By tilting the lid 1, the outlet opening 11 can be lowered into the cookware 17 and thus closed or can be tilted out of the cookware 17 and thus opened. With the aid of the fixing means / means 10, it can be brought about that the cover 1 remains in the respectively selected position.In FIG. 2, the cover 1 according to FIG. 1 is shown from below. The sealant 4 comprises a sealant base body 14. the sealant base body 14 is connected to the edge 9 and the flow guiding elements 13. The sealant base body 14 is geometrically adapted to the underside 6 of the cover disk 2.The sealant base body 14 comprises two bores 15. The sealing means 4 can be connected to the cover disk 2 and / or the handle 3 via the bores 15 via screws, not shown.Alternatively, the sealing means 4 can be connected via another suitable connection, such as a welded, adhesive, soldered or riveted connection or a plug-in or latching connection. The sealing means 4 can be connected to the cover disk 2 via any detachable or non-detachable connection. The sealing means 4 can be injection-molded, for example, onto the cover disk 2. It can be connected in particular reversibly, in particular without tools, detachably to the cover disk 2.In FIG. 3, a set 16 comprising a cookware 17 and a second exemplary embodiment of a lid 18 is shown. The cover 18 comprises a handle 3, a sealing means 19 and a cover disc 20.In this exemplary embodiment, the cover disk 20 is formed from a continuous, preferably planar, surface. The sealing means 19 is attached to an upper side 21 of the cover disk 20. The sealing means 19 can be connected to the cover disk 20 by means of a releasable or non-releasable connection.The sealant 19 shown in more detail in FIG. 4 comprises a sealant base body 22, an edge 23 and a fixing means 24. the edge 23 comprises a cutout functioning in sections as an outlet opening 25. The sealant base body 22 has a bending line 26. The bending line 26 defines a tilting axis 27 about which the cover 18 can be tilted.The fixing means 24 is attached on the edge 23 in the form of a circumferential thickening. By means of the fixing means 24, the cover 18 can be fixed in the cookware 17. The fixing means 24 is preferably elastic in this case. The fixing means 24 can simultaneously function as a seal which prevents the escape of cooking vapors.In the position shown in FIG. 3, the lid 18 is disposed in the open position. Generated cooking vapors can emerge from cookware 17 through outlet opening 25. By tilting the cover 18 about the tilting axis 27, the outlet opening 25 can be lowered into the cookware 17 and thus closed.In FIG. 5, a set 28 of cookware 29 designed as a pan and a third exemplary embodiment of a lid 30 is shown. The lid 30 comprises a handle 3, a lid disk 31 and a sealing means 32. the cookware 29 comprises a cookware base body 33 and a cookware handle 34. the cookware handle 34 comprises a vapor outlet channel 35, an inlet opening 36, an outlet opening 37 and a thermal insulation 38.The receiving space 39 formed by the cookware base body 33 is connected fluidically to the outlet opening 37 via the inlet opening 36 and the vapor outlet channel 35. In the state shown in FIG. 5, the inlet opening 36 is closed by the sealing means 32. Boiling vapours formed remain in the receiving space 39.The cover 30 can be tilted about the tilting axis 40 by means of a force effect on the handle 3. By tilting the cover 30 about the tilting axis 40, the inlet opening 36 can be opened. When the inlet opening 36 is released, the cooking vapors can escape from the outlet opening 37 via the vapor outlet channel 35. The outlet opening 37 can be placed in particular above the discharge opening of a downdraft hob.FIGS. 6 to 8 show a fourth exemplary embodiment of a lid 41; FIGS. 7 and 8 show the arrangement of the lid 41 on cookware 42.The lid 41 includes a lid disk 43 and a sealant 44. the lid 41 may further include a grip not shown. The cover disk 43 is preferably planar. The cover disk 43 comprises a recess 45 in which the sealing means 44 is arranged. The sealing means 44 is arranged in particular in a tiltable manner in the recess 45.The sealing means 44 is equipped with a tilting mechanism corresponding to the exemplary embodiments of the covers 1, 18, 30 shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. The action of forces 46 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 allows the sealing means 44 to be tilted between an open position shown in FIG. 7 and a closed position shown in FIG. 8. In an open position, the cooking vapors can escape from cookware 42.The sealing means 4, 19, 32, 44 can comprise a plurality of components which are connected to one another in a releasable or non-releasable manner. The sealing means 4, 19, 32, 44 can be made at least partially from an elastic material. The sealing means 4, 19, 32, 44 can be adapted to different cookware shapes.The cover disk 2, 20, 31, 43 is preferably planar. The cover disk 2, 20, 31, 43 can alternatively be curved. The cover disk 2, 20, 31, 43 is preferably made of a heat-resistant material, for example glass or stainless steel. The cover plate 2, 20, 31, 43 is generally adapted to the size of commercially available cookware.

Claims

Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) for cookware (17, 29, 42) having a lid plate (2, 20, 31, 43) with an upper side (5, 21) and an underside (6), a sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) arranged on the lid plate (2, 20, 31, 43), wherein the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) is designed such that it forms a closed curve in a region adjoining the lid plate (2, 20, 31, 43) at least in a first position and forms an open curve in the region of its free edge, wherein the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) and / or the underside (6) of the lid plate (2, 20, 31, 43) has a first bearing region (47) and a second bearing region (49), wherein the first bearing region (47) extends in a first bearing plane (48), wherein the second support region (49) extends in a second support plane (50) and wherein the first support plane (48) extends obliquely to the second support plane (50), and / or wherein the cover (1, 18, 30, 41) has an adapter element with an opening matching the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44), wherein the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) sealingly closes the opening in a first position and wherein it allows a flow of steam in a second position.Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) has an edge (9, 23) arranged on the underside (6) of the lid disc (2, 20, 31, 43).Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) is made of an elastically deformable material.Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means for presetting a tilting axis (12, 27, 40) are arranged on the lid disc (2, 20, 31, 43) and / or on the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44).Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more fixing means (10, 24) are arranged on the lid disc (2, 20, 31, 43) and / or on the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44).Lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing means (4, 19, 32, 44) is designed as a separate insert which is connected to the lid disc (2, 20, 31, 43).Lid (41) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing means (44) can be displaced relative to the lid disc (43), wherein in a first position it tightly closes a recess (45) in the lid disc (43) and wherein in a second position it allows a flow of steam through the recess (45).Set (16, 28) comprising: a cookware (17, 29, 42) having an opening and a lid (1, 18, 30, 41) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the opening of the cookware (17, 29, 42) can be completely closed by means of the lid (1, 18, 30, 41) in a first position of the lid (1, 18, 30, 41) and can be partially closed in a second position of the lid (1, 18, 30, 41) with opening of a vapor outlet region.

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