Cooking and preparation equipment for food and groceries

Abstract

Cooking and preparation appliance (100) for food and foodstuffs, characterized in that the cooking and preparation appliance (100) consists of two or more modules, comprising at least: a base module (110) comprising a shell-shaped housing (111) with an electrically operated induction surface (112) arranged therein, and at least one container module (120) for holding food, foodstuffs and / or preparation utensils, wherein the container module (120) can be fitted together with the shell-shaped housing (112) and has at least one section (122) comprising magnetic material which is located in the immediate vicinity of the electrically operated induction surface (112).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cooking and preparation appliance for food and foodstuffs, in particular an appliance that is suitable for preparing a wide variety of dishes and foodstuffs.

[0002] Besides the usual cooktops (gas, electric, induction), numerous cooking and preparation appliances are available, typically designed for a specific method of preparing certain dishes or foods, such as air fryers, rice cookers, steamers, table fondue or raclette grills, milk bottle warmers, etc. Most of these appliances are electrically powered and require varying amounts of space for setup and storage in the kitchen or wherever they are used. There are also multifunctional appliances, so-called multicookers, which combine several functions (cooking, frying, baking, steaming, and / or pressure cooking) in one device.

[0003] US 2016 / 150915 A1 discloses such a multicooker, which, according to various recipes, adds spices from corresponding containers to the food (primarily stews or soups) in a pot and mixes them in using a stirrer. The pot can be heated in a controlled manner using induction. Although this multicooker can prepare various dishes, it is simply a pot heated in a housing, and therefore can only be used to prepare one stew at a time. This multicooker is not suitable for other cooking methods, such as preparing noodles or pasta, boiling eggs, or for stir-fries or wok dishes. Therefore, other appliances, such as egg cookers, woks, etc., must still be used for these purposes.

[0004] Even so-called "cooking mixers" (because they can mix, stir, and heat) or all-in-one food processors are limited to specific preparation methods, as they combine the functions of a single food processor rather than the functions of various cooking and preparation appliances. Therefore, additional appliances are still required, which doesn't solve the cost and space problems.

[0005] It would be desirable to provide a cooking and preparation device of the type mentioned above that is as versatile as possible in its application and space-saving in use and storage.

[0006] The problem is solved by a cooking and preparation device with the features of claim 1.

[0007] Accordingly, a cooking and preparation appliance for food and beverages is defined as one that is characterized by the fact that the cooking and preparation appliance consists of two or more modules, which include at least the following modules: ◯ a basic module comprising a shell-shaped housing with an electrically operated induction surface arranged therein, and ◯ at least one container module for holding food, foodstuffs and / or preparation utensils, wherein the container module can be fitted together with the shell-shaped housing and has at least one section comprising magnetic material which is located in the immediate vicinity of the electrically operated induction surface.

[0008] Thus, a modular, multi-part cooking and preparation appliance is disclosed, comprising a base module that can preferably heat at least one attachable container module and the food contained therein, preferably by induction, wherein the preferred container module, optimized for the respective preparation, can be attached. This means that the base module can be combined with a wide variety of container modules to optimally perform the desired preparation (boiling, frying, steaming, etc.) and / or preparation method for the desired dishes (soup, stew, roast, stir-fries, pasta, etc.).

[0009] The invention also relates to the use of such a cooking and preparation device.

[0010] Particularly advantageous embodiments result from the dependent claims: Accordingly, the cooking and preparation device has at least one housing module that can be placed on the shell-shaped housing of the base module and that accommodates at least one container module. Thus, the heated container module is protected and, if necessary, thermally insulated within the housing module, and the operator is protected from coming into contact with the heated container module.

[0011] Preferably, only the base module contains electrical and electronic components for operating the induction surface, whereas the other modules, in particular the at least one container module and the at least one housing module, contain no electrical and / or electronic components whatsoever. This concentrates all electrical and electronic components in the base module; the other modules can be completely cleaned, e.g., in a dishwasher.

[0012] Preferably, the cooking and preparation device has several container modules that are designed differently, in particular as a cooking pot, as a wok, as a holder for boiling eggs or as a bottle holder (e.g. for baby bottles).

[0013] Preferably, the cooking and preparation device has several insert modules, in particular for pasta or sauces, which can be inserted into the at least one container module.

[0014] Preferably, the cooking and preparation device has at least one housing module containing electrical and / or electronic components, in particular a motor for driving another container module designed as a mixer or mill.

[0015] Preferably, at least one housing module is designed for the use of various cooking utensils, in particular for holding wire baskets and / or fondue skewers.

[0016] Preferably, the cooking and preparation appliance, in particular the basic module, has control means for operating the induction surface and communication means connected to the control means for wireless communication with user devices, in particular smartphones, and / or other kitchen and / or media devices located in the vicinity of the cooking and preparation appliance.

[0017] Preferably, the base module does not have an electrically operated induction surface, but is designed as a base into which a heat source, in particular gel fuel or tea light, is placed, and is in particular designed as a warmer.

[0018] The invention is described in detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings, which schematically depict the following: Fig. Figure 1 shows in cross-section the modules of a cooking and preparation device in a first embodiment; Fig. Figure 2 shows the assembly of the base module, container module and housing module; Fig. Figures 3a / b show two further examples of implementation (wok and egg cooker, respectively); Fig. Figure 4 shows a fourth embodiment in a three-dimensional view as a cooking and preparation device for pasta or noodle dishes; Fig. Figure 5 shows a fifth embodiment in a three-dimensional view; and Fig. Figure 6 shows a sixth embodiment in a three-dimensional view.

[0019] First, attention will be drawn to the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 References are made to a first embodiment: The cooking and preparation appliance 100 for food and foodstuffs presented here is modular in design and comprises at least a basic module 110, which has a bowl-shaped housing 111 with an electrically operated induction surface 112 arranged therein, as well as a container module 120 for holding food, foodstuffs and / or preparation utensils, wherein the container module 120 can be fitted together with the bowl-shaped housing 112 (see Fig. 2) and has at least one section 122 comprising magnetic material, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the electrically operated induction surface 112. In addition, at least one housing module 130 or 130# may be provided, the housing wall 131 of which (see Fig. 2) can be placed directly onto the housing wall 111 of the base module.

[0020] As in the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the housing module 130 is so large that it encloses the container module 120 (here designed as a cooking pot). The other housing module 130# (see Figure 2) Fig. 1) is smaller or has a lower height and can, for example, be used as an intermediate ring if a taller container module (cooking pot) is to be used. Likewise, the smaller housing module 130# can also be used directly for a small container module. As the Fig. As shown in point 2, all modules fit together perfectly.

[0021] In its assembled state, the base surface 122 of the cooking pot or container module 120 rests directly on the induction surface 112 of the base module 110. The wall 121 of the cooking pot 102 is enclosed by the wall 131 of the housing module 130. The base module 110 also contains all electrical and electronic components for operating the induction surface 112 (this will be explained later using the Fig. 5 described).

[0022] The Fig. 3a and Fig. Figure 3b shows further examples of the highly flexible design of the cooking and preparation device according to the invention, namely as an egg cooker 120# or as a wok 120*. Due to the modular design, numerous different configurations are possible, so that virtually all types of cooking and preparation functions can be realized with a single device or set of modules.

[0023] The Fig. 4 refers to a further (here fourth) embodiment, namely as a device for the optimal preparation of pasta or similar noodle dishes. For this purpose, several insert modules 125, 126 are provided, which can be inserted into the container module 120 and are designed, for example, as a permeable basket 125 for holding the pasta and as a container 126 for sauces. The entire arrangement consists of ideally combinable modules or parts and forms a very attractive, yet also practical and compact design (see, for example, suitable recesses 134 and ergonomic handle).

[0024] The Fig. Figure 5 illustrates a fifth embodiment in which the base module 110 is equipped with numerous electronic components that facilitate user-controlled operation of the device. These include a display D with buttons T, as well as a WiFi module WF for connecting to the internet and accessing data available there (cloud) for recipes and the like, and a Bluetooth module BT for wireless communication (remote control) via smartphone SP or the application APP installed on it.

[0025] Finally, the Fig.6. A sixth example, in which the base module does not have an electrically operated induction surface, nor any other electrical or electronic components, but is designed here as a stand 100# into which a heat source, in particular gel fuel or a tea light, is placed. The base module 110# serves, for example, as a warmer and heats a pot 120 placed on it; a lid 140 can also be provided.

[0026] The invention discloses a unique cooking and preparation device which, due to its modular design, can be easily and effectively (re)configured into the desired device according to the type of a building block system. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 2016 / 150915 A1

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Claims

[1] Cooking and preparation appliance (100) for food and foodstuffs, characterized by , that the cooking and preparation device (100) consists of two or more modules, at least comprehensively: a base module (110) comprising a shell-shaped housing (111) with an electrically operated induction surface (112) arranged therein, and at least one container module (120) for holding food, foodstuffs and / or preparation utensils, wherein the container module (120) can be fitted together with the shell-shaped housing (112) and has at least one section (122) comprising magnetic material which is located in the immediate vicinity of the electrically operated induction surface (112). [2] Cooking and preparation apparatus (100) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the cooking and preparation appliance has at least one housing module (130; 130#) which can be placed on the bowl-shaped housing (112) and which accommodates at least one container module (120). [3] Cooking and preparation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the base module (110) has electrical and electronic components for operating the induction surface (112), whereas the other modules, in particular the at least one container module (120) and the at least one housing module (130), have no electrical and / or electronic components. [4] Cooking and preparation apparatus (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cooking and preparation device (100) has several container modules which are designed differently, in particular as a cooking pot (120), as a wok (120*), as a holder (120#) for cooking eggs or as a bottle holder. [5] Cooking and preparation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cooking and preparation device (100) has several insert modules (125; 126), in particular for pasta or sauces, which can be inserted into the at least one container module (120). [6] Cooking and preparation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cooking and preparation appliance (100) has at least one housing module (130*) which has electrical and / or electronic components, in particular a motor for driving a further container module (130**) which is designed as a mixer or mill. [7] Cooking and preparation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one housing module is designed for the use of various cooking utensils, in particular for holding wire baskets and / or fondue skewers. [8] Cooking and preparation apparatus (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cooking and preparation appliance (100), in particular the base module (110), has control means for operating the induction surface (112) and communication means connected to the control means for wireless communication (WF; BT) with user devices, in particular smartphones (SP), and / or other kitchen and / or media devices located in the vicinity of the cooking and preparation appliance. [9] Cooking and preparation device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the base module does not have an electrically operated induction surface, but is designed as a base (100#) into which a heat source, in particular gel fuel or tea light, is placed, in particular designed as a warmer. [10] Use of a cooking and preparation appliance (100) according to any of the preceding claims for the preparation of food and foodstuffs.

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