Fruit / vegetable washing sieve bowl with whirlpool cleaning and removable collection tray (optional with lid + brush insert)
A two-part plastic device with a conical sieve and funnel inlet creates a whirlpool for gentle cleaning of delicate fruits and vegetables, addressing inefficiencies in existing methods by reducing water and electricity use while ensuring easy handling and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAUTER LINDA ANNA
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for cleaning delicate fruits and vegetables are inefficient and often require high water consumption, electricity, and complex handling, making them unsuitable for kitchens and restaurants.
A two-part plastic device with a conical sieve and funnel-shaped inlet creates a whirlpool effect using tap water, allowing for gentle cleaning without motors or moving parts, and includes a removable tray for soaking and rinsing.
Efficiently cleans delicate fruits and vegetables with low water and no electricity, offering simple handling and food-safe, dishwasher-safe operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a device for cleaning food, in particular sensitive fruits such as berries or vegetables, by means of a water-induced whirlpool effect. Use of the invention
[0002] The device makes it possible to efficiently clean fruit by allowing a jet of water from a tap to enter an integrated feeder, pass through an internal line into the sieve, and create a spiral vortex there. Construction
[0003] The device consists of a two-part plastic body with two main components: - a bowl with a permanently installed conical sieve and an internal tangential inlet opening that creates a whirlpool, as well as a laterally integrated, funnel-shaped water inlet -a bowl as a base into which the upper part is inserted (assembled). Enhanced functionality
[0004] The lower tray is also used for soaking fruits and vegetables, for example in a baking soda solution. To do this, the fruit is placed in the inserted sieve before cleaning. Afterwards, the lower tray is removed or emptied to allow rinsing with running water and a swirling effect. Special feature
[0005] The device is modular. The bowl can be used with or without the lower tray. The vortex cleans the fruit or vegetables through natural circulation without a motor or moving parts. Advantages - Gentle cleaning of delicate fruits or vegetables - Simple, intuitive handling - Ideal for kitchens or restaurants - Low water consumption, no electricity - Food-safe, dishwasher-safe
[0006] Description of the illustration: Fruit & vegetable washing bowl with swirl effect and lower soaking tray 1 upper shell with integrated sieve 2 lower shells 3. Sieve permanently integrated into the upper shell 4 Water outlet (water flows through funnel into upper bowl and creates whirlpools) 5 funnels for water inlet 6 Water as an example (not a component*) 7 berries as an example (not a component*) 8. Faucet as an example (not a component*)
Claims
[1] Two-part food cleaning device comprising an integrated bowl, a centrally arranged conical sieve, and a fixed water feed funnel, wherein a spiral water flow is generated by a tangential inlet inside. (Optional: lid) [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein the water inlet is located above the funnel and is directed to the screen inlet via a permanently installed pipe. [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the entire construction is preferably made of food-grade, dishwasher-safe plastic. [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the construction is modular and includes a removable lower tray for soaking or collecting water. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the combination of whirlpool effect, fixed integrated water inlet, tangential inlet and removable lower shell enables the special cleaning process.