Butterdose

Abstract

Butter dish, showing a base body (10) with a flat surface (12) for placing butter on it, a hood, and at least one retaining element (16) extending from the support (12).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a butter dish comprising a base body with a flat surface for placing butter on it and a lid.

[0002] Butter dishes of this type have been around for a long time. Their disadvantage is that the butter can slip relative to the support when cut or scraped by a user. Either the butter is pushed beyond the support and, for example, soils a groove for the lid, or the butter is pressed against a complete or partial rim adjoining the support. In this case, the butter sticks to the rim and / or is unintentionally pressed in or deformed.

[0003] It is therefore an object of the invention to improve a butter dish of the type mentioned above in such a way that the butter does not slip when being cut or scraped.

[0004] The solution to this problem is provided by the subject matter of the independent claim.

[0005] According to the invention, the butter dish has a base body with a flat surface for placing butter on it.

[0006] The base body and / or the support can be rectangular and / or round, for example. Preferably, the base body and / or the support is rectangular with rounded corners.

[0007] The contact area of ​​the topping is preferably larger than the butter.

[0008] The base and / or the support can be made of, for example, metal, plastic, wood, stone, and / or glass. Preferably, the base and / or the support is made of stainless steel.

[0009] The underside of the base and / or the support may be made of a material with increased friction, such as rubber, and / or have a textured surface. This prevents the base and / or the support from slipping relative to a table.

[0010] The butter dish has a lid, which is also called a cover.

[0011] The hood can be made of, for example, metal, plastic, wood, stone, and / or glass. Preferably, the hood is made of stainless steel.

[0012] In addition to the support, a complete or partial rim and / or groove for the lid can preferably be provided. The lid can then be attached to the base. The butter can thus be stored securely.

[0013] The butter dish has at least one holding element extending from the base, preferably at a right angle.

[0014] The retaining element therefore extends from the flat support itself. A rim arranged next to the support is not a retaining element within the meaning of the invention.

[0015] For example, the holding element prevents relative movement between the butter and the support. Consequently, the butter does not slip when being cut or scraped.

[0016] Further developments of the invention can also be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the holding element is designed to impale a block of butter placed on the support.

[0018] Preferably, the butter is skewered in an inner area of ​​the butter.

[0019] This ensures the butter stays securely attached to the holding element. Ideally, the butter won't fall off even if the base is turned over.

[0020] According to another embodiment, exactly one retaining element is provided.

[0021] This makes cleaning quick and easy, as only one holding element needs to be cleaned.

[0022] Alternatively, at least two, three, four, or more holding elements are also conceivable. This further increases the stability of the butter.

[0023] According to another embodiment, the retaining element is arranged centrally on the support.

[0024] The central arrangement ensures that the butter is held securely.

[0025] The butter can also be cut evenly from any side.

[0026] In another embodiment, the retaining element is formed integrally with the support.

[0027] This ensures the longevity of the butter dish.

[0028] Alternatively, the holding element can be designed as a separate component which is connected to the support, e.g. screwed and / or glued.

[0029] According to another embodiment, the retaining element is designed as a retaining pin.

[0030] The retaining pin can be easily inserted into the butter. Securing the butter is therefore extremely simple.

[0031] According to another embodiment, the holding element has an insertion area for insertion into the butter and a holding area for holding the butter.

[0032] The insertion area and the holding area can be shaped differently. For example, the insertion area can have a point to make it easier to spear the butter.

[0033] For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the holding area is constant. The cross-sectional area of ​​the insertion area can change, for example, preferably increasing from top to bottom.

[0034] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the holding area is larger than the average cross-sectional area of ​​the insertion area.

[0035] According to another embodiment, the holding area has a triangular, square, pentagonal or hexagonal cross-sectional area.

[0036] The corners prevent the butter from twisting unintentionally relative to the holding element.

[0037] The cross-sectional area can be rectangular, preferably square. The side length can be, for example, between 0.5 cm and 2 cm, e.g., 1 cm.

[0038] In principle, any number of corners is possible. Even a round cross-sectional area is conceivable. However, there is a risk that the butter will twist relative to the holding element.

[0039] According to another embodiment, the insertion area is pyramid-shaped.

[0040] The pyramid can, for example, have three or four faces. This allows the insertion area to seamlessly transition into a holding area with a triangular or square cross-sectional area.

[0041] The sides can, for example, have a slope between 20° and 60°, preferably between 40° and 50°, e.g. 45°.

[0042] The tip can preferably be flattened. This minimizes the risk of injury.

[0043] As an alternative to a pyramid, a ramp-shaped, a cone-shaped and / or a prism-shaped insertion area is also conceivable.

[0044] According to another embodiment, the retaining element is lower than the butter in its new state.

[0045] For example, the retaining element can have a height between 0.5 cm and 3 cm, preferably between 1.5 cm and 2.5 cm, e.g. 2 cm.

[0046] The butter can therefore still be scraped off from above without the holding element getting in the way.

[0047] All aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention described herein can be combined with one another, preferably also independently of the specific embodiment in which they are mentioned. Preferably, all subject matter of the dependent claims can be combined with each other and with the subject matter of the independent claim.

[0048] It is generally noted that terms like "ein" (a) and "eine" (a / an) do not necessarily mean "exactly one" or "exactly one," although this is also possible. The terms "ein" and "eine" can therefore be understood as "at least one" or "exactly one." The use of the singular preferably includes the possibility of the components being plural, and vice versa.

[0049] It is noted that "vorzugsweise" and "bevorzugt" can be translated as "preferably" in English. A feature introduced by "vorzugsweise" or "bevorzugt" is purely optional, can be omitted, and does not constitute a limitation, for example, of claims.

[0050] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawing. It shows: Fig. 1 a perspective view of an embodiment of a butter dish according to the invention.

[0051] It should first be noted that the illustrated embodiment is purely exemplary. Individual features can be implemented not only in the combination shown, but also individually or in other technically feasible combinations. Preferably, several retaining elements can be provided instead of a single retaining element. Furthermore, the shape and / or position of the retaining element is, in principle, arbitrary.

[0052] Fig. Figure 1 shows a butter dish with a base body of 10.

[0053] The base body 10 has a flat surface 12 for placing butter (not shown here).

[0054] Furthermore, the base body 10 has a groove 14 for a hood not shown here.

[0055] The groove 14 borders and surrounds the surface 12.

[0056] Finally, the butter dish has a retaining element 16 which extends at right angles from the support 12 and is located centrally on the support 12.

[0057] The butter can be skewered on the holding element 16.

[0058] The retaining element 16 has an insertion area 18 for insertion into the butter and a holding area 20 for holding the butter.

[0059] The insertion area 18 is pyramid-shaped, which makes it easy to skewer the butter.

[0060] The holding area has a rectangular cross-sectional area. This prevents the butter from twisting unintentionally. Reference symbol list 10 basic shapes 12th edition 14 Nut 16 retaining element 18 Insertion area 20 stopping area

Claims

[1] Butter dish, having a base body (10) with a flat support (12) for placing a butter, a hood, and at least one holding element (16) extending from the support (12). [2] Butter dish according to claim 1, characterized by that the holding element (16) is designed to skewer a butter placed on the support (12). [3] Butter dish according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that exactly one holding element (16) is provided. [4] Butter dish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding element (16) is arranged centrally on the support (12). [5] Butter dish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding element (16) is formed integrally with the support (12). [6] Butter dish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding element (16) is designed as a holding mandrel. [7] Butter dish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding element (16) has an insertion area (18) for insertion into the butter and a holding area (20) for holding the butter. [8] Butter dish according to claim 7, characterized by that the holding area (20) has a triangular, square, pentagonal or hexagonal cross-sectional area. [9] Butter dish according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by that the insertion area (18) is pyramid-shaped. [10] Butter dish according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding element (16) is lower than the butter in its new state.

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