Attaching the base element to the frame element

Abstract

The baking frame (1) has an adjustable size, an upper rim and a lower rim, and at least one frame element having two detachably connectable frame end pieces, wherein U-shaped tabs (5) are arranged on the upper and lower rims of the first frame end piece, which serve as guides for the rims of the second frame end piece when the frame end pieces are connected, and a base element (3) arranged horizontally under the frame elements (2), thereby creating a hollow form. The baking frame (1) has at least one retaining element (4) by which the frame element (2) and the base element (3), in any selected size, are connected to each other in such a way that the mass poured into the hollow form cannot escape, or can only escape to a small extent, from the hollow form in the transition area between the base element and the frame element (11).

Description

[0001] In addition to springform pans or removable base pans, in which the base and frame elements form a detachable unit, baking pans are also well-known. The base and frame unit creates a hollow form that can be filled with dough or other ingredients. The filled mixture can then be baked in the pan. These pans are also suitable for shaping mixtures such as creams into the desired shape. This can be achieved by cooling, drying, or other processes.

[0002] Baking rings or baking frames are also used, which can also fulfill these tasks. These consist of one or more vertically arranged frame elements that together form one or more closed contours. A horizontal element (e.g., a baking tray) not part of the frame, onto which the ring is placed, creates a hollow shape.

[0003] The baking frames can have different geometric shapes or contours, be rigidly designed to one size or be adjustable in shape and / or size.

[0004] The baking frames, especially the adjustable versions, are therefore more versatile. Typically, one adjustable baking frame can replace several non-adjustable pans or frames, so only one unit needs to be purchased and stored.

[0005] Another advantage, especially during baking, is the faster energy transfer from the base to the dough. This is because the dough, when placed almost directly on the baking pan without an additional thick-walled base element (usually made of metal, glass, or silicone), is more quickly influenced by the already hot oven floor, such as a baking tray, baking rack, baking stone, or other surface. Energy is also transferred more quickly during cooling.

[0006] The difficulty when working with rings or frames that are used without their own base is to achieve sufficient sealing for the gap that occurs between the frame and the base so that no or only a small amount of the compound escapes in the area between the frame element and the base element.

[0007] Potential leaks can occur due to uneven, non-flat baking trays, the flatness of which may change further as the baking tray heats up. Furthermore, it is possible that the frame elements are not resting on a perfectly flat surface all the way around. On many adjustable models, which, for example, feature bevels that serve as guides or additional beveled elements that are firmly or loosely connected to the vertical frame element, a gap inevitably forms at the transition from the beveled area (bead or outer part) to the non-beveled area (inner part), which is usually equal to the thickness of the beveled material.

[0008] Currently, this problem is partially solved by using special floor elements that provide the most flat surface possible for the baking frame to rest on and maintain this surface at all temperatures and temperature changes that occur during use.

[0009] Another variation involves sealing the transition between the frame element and the base by baking a small amount of dough into this area before the actual baking process and pre-baking it. This dough seals the gap before the bulk of the dough is poured in and the actual baking process begins. Alternatively, the area can be sealed or blocked by adding various ingredients (e.g., flour or breadcrumbs). These ingredients sometimes change the consistency of the dough, making it thicker in this area, and thus preventing the dough from escaping through the existing gap or reducing the amount of escaping.

[0010] Another option, for example, is to place baking paper under the ring before filling it and then fold or crumple it on the outside of the frame to create a raised area, or to ensure the baking paper rests against the outside of the frame element. The term "outside" refers to the side of the frame element that is not to be filled with the mixture. The side that is to be filled with the mixture is called the "inside."

[0011] Furthermore, thick-walled elastic supports can be used, into which the frame element can be easily pressed and thus compensate for the unevenness.

[0012] In another variant, base elements with a horizontal base plate and a surrounding vertical edge are used to prevent or minimize the dough from escaping.

[0013] In some cases, several approaches to the solution are combined.

[0014] The current versions do not provide the optimal solution. There is still a risk that the mixture could leak out, and the product properties could change due to the addition of additional ingredients in the frame / base transition area. Folding the baking paper is laborious and requires considerable skill and practice, and there is a risk that the folds will come undone after the mixture has been added. Bases with rims limit flexibility because a separate base element is required for each size and contour. This requires additional purchasing and additional storage space. Furthermore, the solid, continuous base and the elastic mat impact energy transfer.

[0015] The aim of the invention is to provide a way of using frames without their own base to ensure that no or only very small amounts of the filling escape from the hollow mold without significantly affecting properties such as mass composition, energy transfer, and flexibility of adjustable molds. The unit consists of a horizontal base element on which a vertical frame element is positioned. The two elements then form a unit in the interior of which a hollow mold is created. It is advantageous if one holding element can be used for several frames differing in size and contour, or if the frame is adjustable in size or shape, it can be adapted to the circumstances.

[0016] For this purpose, the use of a thin, horizontal base element, for example baking paper, baking foil, aluminum foil or similar, should not significantly influence the temperature transfer to the mass filled into the hollow mold. Furthermore, it serves as an additional separation between the base (e.g. baking tray, baking rack, baking stone) and the mass. The base element is so flexible that it can be bent vertically upwards on the outside of the frame element. It thus fits snugly against the vertical frame to create a hollow mold that is sufficiently tight for this application. The aim of the invention is to provide aids that hold the base element in the desired position in order to prevent or significantly reduce the leakage of the mass. Furthermore, a holding element should be usable and adaptable for several sizes or contours of the baked goods.

[0017] The floor element can be partially or completely in contact with the frame on the outside and / or inside of the frame element, over the entire height, can be additionally folded over at the upper edge or can be shaped or sealed in the immediate vicinity of the frame in such a way that a barrier is created that prevents the mass from escaping or limits it to a small amount.

[0018] It is not absolutely necessary for the vertical base element to have direct contact with the vertical frame element of the baking frame.

[0019] This is achieved by at least one additional element to which the floor element can be attached, rolled up, wrapped, clamped, glued, held magnetically or fixed in another way, or which holds the floor element in the desired position without being fixed.

[0020] The at least one additional element can be permanently, loosely, or detachably connected to the frame, or it can form a separate unit that functions without direct connection to the frame. Parts of the frame element can perform part or all of the fastening or sealing function, or the at least one additional element can perform the function partially or entirely.

[0021] The at least one element may be made of metal, plastic, elastomers, wood or any other material suitable for the application or combinations thereof.

[0022] The at least one frame element can be manufactured, for example, as a sheet metal part, molded part, cord / rope, spring or in another type or combination of several.

[0023] The connection of the individual parts to each other, or to the frame element or to the floor layer can be made by clamping, joining, screwing, riveting, magnets or other methods using form or force closure.

[0024] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawing.

[0025] They show: Fig. 1 a perspective overall view of an embodiment of the holding element according to the invention on a rectangular frame element. Fig. 2 a detailed view of the unit cut lengthwise from Fig. 1 Fig. 3 a further detailed view with another embodiment as a sectional view Fig. 4 a perspective overall view with a further embodiment Fig. 5 a detailed view as a sectional view with another embodiment Fig. 6 a perspective overall view of a further embodiment of the holding element according to the invention in a round frame element Fig. 7 a perspective overall view of a further embodiment of the holding element according to the invention on a frame element with a further contour Fig. 8 A perspective detailed view of the Fig. 7

[0026] Example 1 ( Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) shows a possibility of fixing to an adjustable, rectangular baking frame (1).

[0027] The horizontal base element (3) is bent vertically upwards (3a) outside the frame element (2) and then pressed vertically from top to bottom by the retaining element (4) into the existing U-shaped tab (5) of the frame element (2). As a result, the base element (3a) rests against the frame element (2) and protrudes vertically upwards. In this example, the leakage of the compound is prevented / reduced by two factors: The base element (3,3a) is positioned in the U-shaped tab (5) and is bent several times (10), which greatly reduces or prevents the mass from escaping along its contour. In addition, the base element (3a) protrudes vertically upward, forming a kind of trough. This forces the mass to expand vertically upward in the outlet gap (6) until it can escape over the edge of the base element (3a) into the furnace chamber.

[0028] A further possible embodiment for fixing the base element (3,3a) in the baking frame (1) is shown in the Fig. 3. On the outside of the frame element (2), the base element (3,3a) is rolled around the holding element (4) and positioned in the U-shaped tab (5) of the frame element (2).

[0029] A further possibility (not shown) is to allow the base element (3,3a) to run vertically on the inside of the hollow mold between the frame element (2) and the mass to be filled up to or above the upper edge of the frame element (2) and to fix it to the frame element (2). In this way, the base element (3,3a) forms a trough which has no opening up to the upper edge of the frame element (2) through which the filled mass can escape. The base element (3,3a) can then be bent outwards so that it runs downwards on the outside of the frame element (2). The fastening can be achieved in various ways, for example by clamping, embossing, rolling or holding with clamps.

[0030] To fix the holding element (4), as shown in Fig. 4, additional holders (7) are used, which are loose or are firmly or detachably connected to one of the parts. These would increase the stability of the fixation and additionally ensure that the holding element (4) is held in the desired position with the base element (3, 3a). Fixation without additional elements, for example by clamping the holding element (4) in the U-shaped tab or supporting it on or in the opposite U-shaped tab (8), is also conceivable. It would also be conceivable to use additional elements for fixation, which serve as counter-holds and can, for example, be firmly or detachably connected to the frame element (2).

[0031] Example 2 shows in Fig. 5 shows a further possibility for fixing to an adjustable, rectangular baking frame (1), whereby the base element (3, 3a) can be wrapped around the holding element (4) or clamped between the frame element (2) and the holding element (4) or positioned without the holding element (4) on the outside of the frame element (2). The vertically folded base element (3a) can be pressed, with or without the holding element (4), onto the frame element (2) using fastening elements, in this case a type of clamp (9). In this variant, the U-shaped tab (5) on the baking ring or baking frame (1) can be used as an additional holder, but is not absolutely necessary. This type of fastening is also conceivable for frame elements (2) without guide elements or with only one-sided guidance of the frame elements, for example only at the top of the frame.

[0032] The retaining element (4) in examples 1 and 2 can consist of one or more parts that are placed side by side, overlap, or form a length-adjustable unit. The parts can be loose or connected to each other. The connection can be rigid or detachable. The retaining element (4) can be present over the entire circumference of the frame element (2) or only partially. Combinations are also conceivable.

[0033] Example 3 shows in Fig. 6 a possibility of fixing to an adjustable, round frame element (2). In this example, the base element (3, 3a) is guided vertically upwards on the outside of the frame element (2), whereby it rests against the vertical frame element (3a). The holding element (4) in this example is adjustable in length (circumference) (13). This can be achieved by elastic properties of the material, for example spring properties or extensible properties, which allow a change in length due to the application of force. In this case, the linear expansion results in a change in the circumference of the holding element (4). Once this element is placed on the frame element (2), the clamping takes place via the existing spring tension of the holding element (4).

[0034] A variant without spring properties would also be possible. To adjust the circumferential length, for example, an adjustment option would have to be provided on the holding element (4). This could be achieved, for example, by clamping, knotting, snapping, friction, or some other method.

[0035] For contouring shapes, such as star or heart shapes, Fig. 7, Fig. 8) With this variant, the base element (3) can also be held vertically upwards (3a), even if the holding element (4) is not in contact with the vertical frame element (2) all the way around. For further stabilization, the base element (3a) can, for example, be bent over again above the holding element (4). Additional fastening of the areas not in contact with the frame element (2), for example with clamps (9) or a combination of further holding elements (4), which are fixed, for example, by clamps (9), is also conceivable.

[0036] Example 4 shows in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 a possibility of fixing the base element (3) via a frame element (2), which acts as an independent component which does not necessarily have to be connected to the frame element (2). In the event that the component does not lie directly against the vertical wall of the frame element (2), the outflow of the dough would be reduced by the bending of the base element (3, 3a) outside the frame element (2) and / or by the trough shape of the base element (3, 3a) created due to the upward bending. In this case, a small amount of dough could escape, which could fill the area between the frame element (2) and the upwardly folded base element (3a) up to the filling level of the hollow mold.

[0037] The examples can be combined with each other; they can be used for adjustable frames as well as for fixed frames with different contours.

[0038] Furthermore, the floor element can be bent, folded, cut or segments can be cut out.

[0039] The figures and examples are intended merely to illustrate the inventive concept; they do not represent a limitation to the embodiments shown. In particular, the idea of ​​connecting the floor element to the frame element is also conceivable for frame elements with other guide types or without guide elements of the frame elements in order to be able to use one floor element for several contours or sizes according to the invention.

[0040] The drawings are simplified: folds or overlaps caused by the horizontal floor element being shifted vertically by excess material are not shown. List of reference symbols 1 baking frame 2 frame element 3 floor element 3a Floor element folded over 4 Holding element 5 U-shaped tab 6 Outlet gap 7 holders 8 Opposite U-shaped tab 9 bracket 10 Deformation 11 Transition area frame element / floor element 12 Arrow: Direction of movement of frame element 13 Arrow: Direction of movement of the holding element

Claims

[1] A baking frame (1) which is adjustable in size and has an upper edge and a lower edge and at least one frame element which has two detachably connectable frame end pieces, wherein U-shaped tabs (5) are arranged on the upper edge and lower edge of the first frame end piece, which serve as a guide for the edges of the second frame end piece when the frame end pieces are connected, and a base element (3) which is arranged horizontally below the frame elements (2), whereby a hollow shape is created, the baking frame (1) has at least one holding element (4) by which the frame element (2) and base element (3), in any selected size, are connected to one another in such a way that the mass filled into the hollow shape cannot escape, or can only escape to a small extent, from the hollow shape in the transition area between the base element and the frame element (11). [2] Baking frame Characterized bythat the baking frame (1) is not adjustable in itself, but several frames (1) in different fixed sizes are available. [3] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the escape of the mass in the hollow mold is prevented / reduced by clamping the base element (3) between the frame element (2) and the holding element (4). [4] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the escape of the mass in the hollow mold is prevented / reduced by embossing the base element (3,3a) between the frame element (2) and the holding element (4). [5] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the escape of the mass in the hollow mold is prevented / reduced by clamping the base element (3,3a) by the holding element (4). [6] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized bythat the escape of the mass in the hollow mold is prevented / reduced by embossing the base element (3,3a) by the holding element (4). [7] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the base element (3,3a) is wrapped around the holding element (4). [8] Baking frame according to claim 1 Characterized by that the holding element (4) is positioned wholly or partially in the U-shaped tab (5). [9] Baking frame according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the holding element (4) is permanently or detachably connected to the frame element (2). [10] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 8 Characterized by that force is transmitted to the holding element (4) via the holder (7). [11] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that several holding elements (4) are connected to one another. [12] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 11 Characterized bythat the connection is rigid. [13] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 11 Characterized by that the connection is elastic. [14] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that at least one holding element (4) is adjustable in size. [15] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 14 Characterized by that at least one holding element (4) can be locked. [16] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that at least one holding element (4) is pressed against the frame element (2) by spring force or residual tension. [17] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the holding element (4) is integrated in the base element (3). [18] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized bythat the holding element (4) is held on the frame element (2) with at least one clamp (9). [19] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the floor element (3) is held on the frame element (2) with at least one clamp (9). [20] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to claim 1 or 2 Characterized by that the floor element (3) is fastened to the holding element (4) or frame element (2) in a different way. [21] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to at least one of claims 3,5-7,9,11-20 Characterized by that the frame element has a guide on only one side [22] Baking frame adjustable in size, according to at least one of claims 3,5-7,9,11-20 Characterized by that the frame element does not have its own guide

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