Cover for a lid and system with cover and lid

Abstract

comprising a cover (1) for interaction with the lid (2) of a household kitchen appliance (3): at least one roof section (4), preferably for catching cooking food splashes and / or for channeling overflowing cooking food, at least one spacer element (5) for vertical spacing of the roof section (4) from a lid (2) of an electric household kitchen appliance (3) with heating function.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a cover for the lid of a food processor. The food processor is, in particular, a household food processor, meaning it is intended and suitable for private use.

[0002] A food processor can include a pot in which food can be prepared. A lid for the pot can have an opening. A cover can be provided for such an opening.

[0003] Covers for openings in such lids are known from the publications WO 2015074720 A1, EP 38 155 90 A1, and DE 2020 181 00 265 U. These covers are not well suited for smaller openings in lids. If steam and emulsion openings are present, food splashes cannot be prevented satisfactorily.

[0004] The present invention aims to further develop a cover for a food processor. Preferably, it should be possible to cover a spout of the lid. Preferably, steam and emulsion openings should be possible during operation. However, food should not be able to splash out.

[0005] The invention and its embodiments make it possible to cover and shield one or more small openings in the lid of a household food processor in such a way that no food splatters can disturb the user. Food splatters can occur during cooking and / or mixing. It also ensures that steam can be optimally vented from the food processor.

[0006] Interaction with a nozzle on the lid of a roof section 4 or a domestic food processor can be ensured. It may be possible to attach the cover to a lid. The invention makes it possible to keep emulsion openings located in the lid of a domestic food processor clear. In this way, for example, oil can be added to an associated pot while a mixing tool of the food processor is running.

[0007] The invention and its embodiments make it possible to achieve the following: • The cover can be removed at the user's request. • The cover can be cleaned optimally. • The cover can flexibly shield multiple openings in the lid. • The cover can serve as a storage surface for ingredients, weighing plates and / or as a base for other accessories. • The lid of the food processor can be placed on top of the cover. • The cover can be designed in such a way that no steam blockage occurs and steam from inside the pot can always be optimally dissipated. • The cover can contain any overflowing food.

[0008] Regarding the roof section: The roof section is preferably used to catch splatters of cooking food and / or to channel overflowing food. Furthermore, the roof section can be used as a gripping aid to hold the cover by hand, particularly when the food processor is not in use. The roof section also serves as a place to set down kitchen utensils. For example, it is possible to place food and / or accessories on the roof section, thereby incorporating the accessories and / or food into the preparation process, which is carried out and / or guided by the food processor. The guidance can also be provided by an external recipe and / or operating instructions. The roof section can be used to rest the cover on its upper surface. Preferably, when positioned appropriately (upside down), the upper surface of the roof section is then at the bottom and rests on a shelf.The storage surface can be, for example, a kitchen counter or a table. This storage option also allows for the lid of the food processor to be attached to the cover 1. The cover 1 then serves to hold, support, and / or stabilize the lid of the food processor, preferably in the case (upside down) that the cover is resting on a storage surface.

[0009] The edge of the roof section may slope downwards, i.e., have a sloping surface. This slope may obscure an outlet opening in the cover when viewed from the side.

[0010] The roof section can be formed in at least one area, which may refer to a central axis, from at least one at least partial body of revolution, preferably from a complete body of revolution. The outer shape of the roof section, viewed from the top, can be round, circular, angular, oval, or another freeform shape. The round, circular, angular, oval, or other freeform shape can be formed by adding or removing material from the aforementioned at least partial body of revolution.

[0011] The term "at least a partial solid of revolution" can mean that the solid of revolution is not a solid of revolution over its entire circumference. A solid of revolution over its entire circumference, which can also be called a full-circle solid of revolution, has a rotation angle of 360°. A partial solid of revolution has an angle of less than 360°. Therefore, there can be a break in the solid of revolution. It may be that the full solid of revolution is not required, or that, for example, functional elements such as cutouts or protrusions are incorporated into the full solid of revolution, resulting in only a partial solid of revolution. Furthermore, it is possible that several partial solids of revolution exist. This can mean that there is at least one partial solid of revolution.The phrase "at least one at least partial solid of revolution" therefore also includes multiple partial solids of revolution. For the roof section, this means that it can be formed from at least one at least partial solid of revolution. In a first example, the aforementioned solids of revolution, if there are several of them, can be stacked or arranged one above the other. In a second example, the aforementioned solids of revolution can also lie in a plane, e.g., they can be arranged around a central axis.

[0012] For the purposes of this invention, the term "body of revolution" refers to a body in the mathematical and geometric sense. Within the scope of this invention, this body of revolution encloses a volume, which may comprise at least one substance and / or at least one material and / or at least one cavity and / or a foam and / or a multi-component material. Preferably, the volume may be completely filled with one or more of the aforementioned materials. In a preferred case, the volume may completely or almost completely enclose a cavity. Regarding the distance area

[0013] The cover can have at least one clearance area with at least one spacer element for vertically separating the roof section from the lid of an electric household kitchen appliance with a cooking or heating function. The clearance area can have at least one outlet opening, wherein the at least one outlet opening has at least one opening area.

[0014] The fact that the spacer area has at least one outlet opening means that the outlet opening is directly integrated into the spacer area. For example, the outlet opening may have an edge formed exclusively by the spacer area. However, the edge of the outlet opening may also be partially formed by the spacer area. Another part of the edge may be formed by the lid of the food processor. Another part of the edge may be formed by a separate form-fitting component. The separate form-fitting component itself may also form the entire edge of the outlet opening. The separate form-fitting component can be used to achieve overall stabilization of the cover and / or to optimize airflow. The separate form-fitting component may also include a frictional connection element. This means that the term "form-fitting component" is not limited to pure form-fitting but can also encompass frictional connection.In this case, a friction-fit element is included.

[0015] The fact that the spacer has at least one outlet opening can mean that the outlet opening is directly integrated into the spacer. For example, the outlet opening may have an edge formed exclusively by the spacer. However, the edge of the outlet opening may also be partially formed by the spacer. Another part of the edge may be formed by the lid of the food processor. Another part of the edge may be formed by a separate form-fitting part. The separate form-fitting part itself may also form the entire edge of the outlet opening. The separate form-fitting part can be used to achieve overall stabilization of the cover and / or to optimize airflow. The separate form-fitting part may also include a frictional locking element. This means that the term "form-fitting part" is not limited to pure form-fitting but can also encompass frictional locking.In this case, a force-locking element is included.

[0016] The spacer can widen towards the bottom. This can be advantageous for connecting the cover to a nozzle on a lid. The spacer can include a neck with a smaller diameter than the area below the neck. The neck can have at least one outlet opening. This can be advantageous for providing ample surface area for venting steam and similar materials through a section of the roof. To the outlet opening

[0017] The outlet opening can have at least one spanned surface and / or an opening surface. The opening surface can have at least one surface normal pointing in a substantially radial direction or at least in a radial direction. The spanned surface can have at least one surface normal pointing in a substantially radial direction or at least in a radial direction. Furthermore, the outlet opening can be straight or recessed. Furthermore, the opening surface can be straight or recessed. Furthermore, the spanned surface can be straight or recessed.

[0018] The outlet opening can be represented by a surface spanned by a frame. The opening area can also be represented by a surface spanned by a frame. The spanned surface can refer to the area formed by an outer frame that encloses the spanned area. In particular, the spanned surface can also refer to a curved or bent surface. Specifically, the shape of the frame can define the spanned surface. The frame can be an actual surrounding component. In particular, the frame is to be understood as an imaginary construction used to indicate the edges of the outlet area and / or the opening area and / or the spanned surface. The aforementioned edges of the outlet opening can be used to form the frame. The spanned surface is to be understood as a spanning element in the mathematical-geometric sense.

[0019] The span area and / or opening area of ​​all outlet openings must be at least 600mm 2 or at least 800mm 2 The distance is or is at least in the range of 500 mm. 2 up to 1000mm 2 Preferably, the clamped area and / or opening area can be 860 mm. 2 The values ​​should be as follows. Deviations of 5% to 10% from the stated values ​​are tolerable. To the coupling area

[0020] The space between the cover and the lid can include a coupling area, in particular for at least frictional and / or positive locking interaction with the lid of a food processor, especially for interaction with a nozzle of the lid, or especially for interaction with an inner or outer contour of the lid of a food processor. The coupling area can be formed in at least one region, which may refer to a central axis, from at least one at least partial body of revolution, preferably from a complete body of revolution. The definition of a body of revolution has already been discussed in this document and is to be applied analogously. The outer shape of the coupling area, viewed from the underside of the coupling area, can be round, circular, angular, oval, or have another freeform shape.The round, circular, angular or oval shape or other freeform shape can be formed by adding material to or removing material from the above-mentioned at least partially solid of revolution. Regarding the parameters

[0021] For a compact design, the cover can have the following dimensions. The cover is characterized by the fact that the longest radial dimension of the roof section is approximately 1.25 to 3 times the longest radial dimension of the coupling area, or the longest radial dimension of the roof section is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 times the longest radial dimension of the coupling area, or the longest radial dimension of the roof section is approximately 1.8 to 2.3 times the longest radial dimension of the coupling area, or the longest radial dimension of the roof section is approximately 2.1 times the longest radial dimension of the coupling area, or the longest radial dimension of the roof section is at least 1.8 times the longest radial dimension of the coupling area. In addition to its compactness, a further advantage can be maximum coverage of the coupling area.Furthermore, this allows for minimal material usage. In the context mentioned above, radial expansion means that a diameter or radius can be used as a measurement.

[0022] For a compact design, the cover can have the following dimensions.

[0023] The cover is characterized in that the longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 1.5 to 3.3 times the longest radial extent of an opening in the coupling area, or the longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 2.0 to 2.9 times the longest radial extent of an opening in the coupling area, or the longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 2.3 to 2.7 times the longest radial extent of an opening in the coupling area, or the longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 2.55 times the longest radial extent of an opening in the coupling area, or the longest radial extent of the roof section is at least 2.0 times the longest radial extent of an opening in the coupling area.

[0024] Besides its compact design, another advantage can be maximum coverage of the coupling area and / or the opening of the coupling area. Furthermore, this can allow for minimal material usage. In the context mentioned above, radial expansion means that a diameter or radius can be used as the measurement. Regarding the deductible amount

[0025] The required release force to overcome the preload can be at least 2 N, particularly preferably at least 4 N, most preferably at least 7 N, or in particular 2–12 N. A relatively small but already functional release force is 2.5 N. Furthermore, a release force of 4–5 N is within a reasonable range. To ensure secure positioning of the cover 1 on the lid of the kitchen appliance, higher release forces can also be set. These higher release forces can be in the range of 7–8 N or even up to 12 N or higher. The aforementioned individual values ​​and range limits for the release force can all be considered individually and / or combined to form new ranges.

[0026] The preload can be adjusted so that the cover 1 cannot fall off due to its own weight. This can be the case if the lid of the food processor is held upside down and the cover is attached to a spigot on the lid, thus also being turned upside down. The weight of the cover 1 is therefore insufficient to pull it off the spigot.

[0027] It is also possible for the lid of the food processor to be held in place by its own weight via the cover. This means that the lid of the food processor is suspended from the cover. For example, if you are holding the cover in your hand and it is attached to the lid of the food processor, the weight of the lid itself will not cause it to detach from the cover.

[0028] The at least one outlet opening can be designed such that the steam is expelled over at least one circumferential area, in particular over the entire circumferential area, of the cover, and especially that it is expelled uniformly. The steam is preferably expelled in a radial direction. It goes without saying that hot steam rises after being expelled.

[0029] The roof section of the cover can be designed in such a way that splashes of cooking food, which fly in free flight through the outlet opening from the inside to the outside, are intercepted and / or deflected by the underside of the roof section.

[0030] "Free trajectory" here means that food splashes deviate from the desired main flow direction. A desired main flow direction can be, in particular, the flow direction of steam, which escapes from the inside of the pot into the atmosphere as soon as the food processor is in operation, especially in heating mode, or when there is hot, steaming food inside the pot. The free trajectory of the food splashes thus deviates from the desired main flow direction. Food splashes can occur during operation of the food processor. This operation can include a mixing function. It can include a heating function. It can combine a heating function and a mixing function. A desired main flow direction can also be overflowing food. Overflowing food could, for example, be soup boiling over.The overflowing food can be guided in a controlled manner and has a main flow direction. Specifically, the main flow direction, relative to the outlet opening, is from radially inward to radially outward. Food splashes can deviate from this main flow direction. Since these splashes can deviate from the main flow direction, an overhanging roof section is advantageous. Combined, the overhanging roof section can also influence and improve the main flow direction of both steam and overflowing food. To further enhance the roof section's effectiveness in containing food splashes, it can be designed to be particularly large. The length of the overhanging section can be at least once the height or once the width of the outlet opening.Other preferred minimum values ​​for the length of the overhanging area relative to the height or width of the outlet opening may be: 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3.

[0031] The gap can be zero, meaning it doesn't exist. In that case, there is only a cap, which can, for example, act as sound insulation. The cap can also rest on the inside of an outer ring of the lid or on a surrounding side wall.

[0032] The term "roof section" can refer to any device with a shielding function. The roof can be flat or curved. The shielding effect is directed towards at least one opening in the lid of an electric food processor; preferably, at least one of these openings is located in the center of the lid. Preferably, the roof section, and thus the shielding effect, extends around this opening in the lid, so that any food that might splash out is contained by the roof.

[0033] The roof can also serve to guide the direction of movement of a boiling-over medium or food being cooked in the pot. A preferred method of guiding a boiling-over medium is radial guidance, meaning that the medium is guided radially away from the opening from which it exits. A radial or flower-shaped contour, comprising a guide contour, wherein the guide contour includes channels and / or guide elements, arranged at least on the underside of the roof section, can facilitate drainage, dripping, and / or guiding of the food being cooked. This applies to condensate, boiling-over food, and splashed-up food. Channels, in particular, serve to guide boiling-up food.

[0034] Preferably, the cover is attached to the lid of the food processor or can be detachably attached to the lid. The attachment is made, in particular, along the contours of the food processor's lid.

[0035] Preferably, the cover is attached to the lid of the food processor using a clamping device and a preload force. For example, it can be attached to an inner or outer contour of the food processor lid. More preferably, it can also be attached to a spigot on the food processor lid.

[0036] Other fastening options include magnetic fastening or adhesive bonding. For magnetic fastening, a magnet must first be attached to the cover or lid. Of course, the reverse is also possible: the magnet can be on the lid, and the cover itself can simply be made of a magnetically attractive material.

[0037] Water can also be considered cooking material within the meaning of the invention.

[0038] There can always be a gap between the underside of the cover's roof section and the top of the lid of a household food processor. This prevents the cover from sitting in any standing liquid that might collect inside the lid, which could cause unwanted bubbling.

[0039] Furthermore, the radially effective area between the outer edge of the roof section and the inside of the lid of the food processor can always be larger than the effective openings in the lid. Solids that fit through these effective openings in the lid will in any case also fit into the radially effective area between the outer edge of the roof section and the inside of the lid of the food processor.

[0040] Complete or partial covering of the emulsion openings on the lid is avoided.

[0041] The outlet opening in the spacer area can be a bore, opening, and / or recess, and can be continuous. This means that a connection can be made from the inside to the outside, allowing, for example, steam or a liquid medium to flow through. The outlet opening can be partially open or completely closed. A completely closed opening offers the advantage that load-bearing structures can be attached around it. In the case of a completely closed opening, this could be, for example, a coupling or fastening structure, or a coupling area requiring mechanical fastening. This could be, for example, a clamping device, a tensioning device, a thread, or a bayonet fitting.

[0042] The cover can be designed so that it can first be placed on a horizontal, flat work surface. The cover can then have a support on its upper surface upon which the lower, flat surface of an object can be placed horizontally. The support provides at least three points for placement, forming a triangle in a horizontal plane. The lower, flat surface of the object can then rest on at least these three points.

[0043] The support surface can be a flat surface located in a horizontal plane, provided the cover is placed on a horizontal plane. If the lower flat surface of the object is placed on the flat surface of the support surface, then there is full-surface contact between the support surface of the cover and the lower flat surface of the object. For example, a small bowl with a flat bottom can then be placed on the support surface of the cover.

[0044] The support surface can be a non-straight line lying in a horizontal plane when the cover is placed on a horizontal plane. The line can, for example, form a ring. If the lower flat surface of the object rests on the non-straight line of the support, then there is linear contact between the support surface of the cover and the lower flat surface of the object.

[0045] The support can be a three-point or four-point support. It can also include more than four support points. The support points lie in a horizontal plane when the cover is placed on a horizontal plane. The support points are arranged so that they are not in a straight line. The support points can be spaced as far apart as possible. When the lower flat surface of the object rests on the support points, there are point-like contacts between the cover's support and the lower flat surface of the object.

[0046] The plane spanned by the support can be at least 9 cm 2 or at least 12 cm 2 or at least 15 cm 2 to provide a sufficiently large print run.

[0047] The spacer element can include a base. The base can be designed for connection to the spout of a lid. The base can have an inlet opening on its underside into which the spout of a lid can be inserted. The spacer element can have a neck above the base. The neck can include an outlet opening. The cross-section of the base can always be larger than the cross-section of the neck. This design helps to reliably prevent unwanted splashing of cooking food. Furthermore, the spacer element can be connected to the spout of a lid by pushing the spout into the base.

[0048] The inlet opening can be circular for inserting a circular nozzle of a lid.

[0049] Walls or casings of components and elements are generally liquid-tight. Openings in elements or components are only present if they are explicitly mentioned.

[0050] They show: Fig. 1: Food processor; Fig. 2: View of a cover; Fig. 3: View of the cover showing the area of ​​an outlet opening; Fig. 4: View of the cover; Fig. 5: View of the cover; Fig. 6: System with lid and cover;

[0051] The invention and advantageous embodiments are illustrated below with the aid of figures.

[0052] In the Fig. 2 will be a cover 1 for one in the Fig. The lid 2 of a food processor 3 is shown in Figure 1. The cover 1 can interact with the lid 2 of the food processor 3. The cover 1 can include a roof section 4. The roof section 4 can be used to catch cooking splashes and / or to guide overflowing food. The roof section 4 can form the top of the cover 1. The cover 1 then ends above the roof section 4.

[0053] The cover 1 can include a spacer element 5. The spacer element 5 can create a gap between the lid 2 of the food processor 3 and the roof section 4. This creates a gap between the lid 2 and the roof section 4. The spacer element 5 can also include the underside of the cover 1. The side of the cover 1 opposite the underside is the top of the cover 1. The area between the underside and the top forms the side area of ​​the cover 1.

[0054] The food processor 3 may include a pot 6. The lid 2 may be designed to close the pot 6. The food processor 3 may include a base 7. The pot 6 may be detachable from the base 7. The pot 6 may be permanently attached to the base 7 by a locking mechanism. The lid 2 may also be permanently attached to the pot 6 by a locking mechanism. If a locking mechanism is present, it must be released before the pot 6 can be removed from the base 7 and / or before the lid 2 can be removed from the pot 6.

[0055] The food processor 3 can be an electric food processor. The food processor 3 can have a heating function. The food processor 3 can then heat food. Cooking food can be possible with the food processor 3. The food processor 3 can include a mixing tool. With the help of the mixing tool, food can be mixed and / or chopped. The mixing tool can include a shaft. One or more blades can extend radially from the shaft. The mixing tool can be located at the bottom of the bowl 6. The mixing tool can, for example, be driven by an electric motor of the food processor 3. The motor can be located within the aforementioned base 7 of the food processor 3. The food processor 3 can include a weighing function. With the help of the food processor 3, it is then possible to weigh food. The food processor 3 can include a display 8. The display 8 can be a touch-sensitive display.Display 8 can serve as a control element for the food processor 3. Functions of the food processor 3 can then be set via Display 8. It is possible that Display 8 can show parameters of the food processor 3. A parameter could be, for example, a set speed for a mixing tool. A parameter could be, for example, a set heating temperature. A parameter could be the temperature inside the pot.

[0056] The lid 2 of the food processor 3 can have a spout 9. The spout 9 can project upwards from a surface of the lid 2. The spout 9 can form an opening through which, for example, a liquid can be poured into the pot 6. The cover 1 can interact with the spout 9 in such a way that the cover 1 can be detachably connected to the spout 9. It is possible to establish a fixed connection between the cover 1 and the spout 9. The cover 1 can then not detach from the spout 9 by gravity. This applies regardless of the position of the lid 2. The fixed connection can be a positive-locking connection. The fixed connection can be a snap-fit ​​connection. The fixed connection can be a friction-fit connection. In particular, the fixed connection can be released again without the need for tools.

[0057] The cover 1 can have at least one outlet opening 10. There can be exactly two outlet openings 10. The two outlet openings 10 can be arranged opposite each other. The spacer element 5 can include an outlet opening 10. An outlet opening 10 can adjoin the roof section 4, i.e., extend to the underside of the roof section 4. The outlet opening 10 can be present in the spacer area.

[0058] The upper section of the spacer element 5, which includes an outlet opening 10, can be a neck. The lower section of the spacer element 5 below the neck can be a base, which always has a larger cross-section than the maximum cross-section of the neck. The base can serve to connect to a spigot and to provide stable support for the cover 1 on a surface. The comparatively narrow neck can ensure that the roof section 4 can effectively shield any splattering cooking liquid. Therefore, the diameter of the neck is always smaller than the diameter of the base. The underside of the base can have the largest diameter, or cross-section, to ensure stable placement.

[0059] An outlet opening 10 has a feature in the Fig. Figure 3 shows the hatched opening area 11, through which, for example, a gas can flow. A surface normal 12 of the opening area 11 can point in a radial direction or in a substantially radial direction. The radial direction can then run parallel to the top-view surface of the roof section 4 and point outwards.

[0060] The sum of all opening areas 11 of all outlet openings 10 can be at least 600mm 2 or at least 800mm 2 to be or at least in the range of 500mm 2 up to 1000mm 2 The sum of all opening areas 11 of all outlet openings 10 cannot exceed 1000 mm. 2 be.

[0061] The cover 1 can have at least two outlet openings 10, and preferably at least three outlet openings 10. The outlet openings 10 can be arranged at even intervals. Adjacent outlet openings 10 then have equal spacing.

[0062] The roof section 4 can be formed by or comprise a body of revolution 13. The roof section 4 can be formed from or comprise at least one body of revolution 13, at least partially.

[0063] A partial solid of revolution means that the solid of revolution is not a solid of revolution over its entire circumference. A solid of revolution over its entire circumference, which can also be called a full-circle solid of revolution, has a rotation angle of 360°. A partial solid of revolution has an angle of less than 360°. Therefore, there may be a break in the full solid of revolution. It may be that the full solid of revolution is not required, or, for example, functional elements such as cutouts or protrusions are incorporated into the full solid of revolution, resulting in only a partial solid of revolution. Furthermore, it is possible that several partial solids of revolution and / or full solids of revolution exist. This can mean that there is at least one partial solid of revolution.

[0064] For roof section 4, this can mean that it can be formed from at least one, at least partially, solid of revolution. In a first example, the aforementioned solids of revolution 13, if several of them exist, can be stacked or arranged one above the other. In a second example, the aforementioned solids of revolution 13 can also be located in a plane, e.g., the aforementioned solids of revolution can be arranged around a central axis 14.

[0065] The outer shape of roof section 4, viewed from the top of the roof section, can be round, circular, angular or oval, or have another freeform shape.

[0066] The roof section 4 can include a guide contour 15 on its underside for overflowing food, in particular for guiding overflowing food from radially inside to radially outside.

[0067] The guide contour 15 can include channels 16 and / or other guide bodies.

[0068] The guide contour 15 can be designed such that overflowing food can be guided radially outwards from a center, preferably in a radial pattern. For this purpose, a channel 16 can be provided that runs radially outwards from the inside.

[0069] The guide contour 15 can widen radially outwards from a center.

[0070] The at least one outlet opening 10 can be completely or at least partially overhanging the roof section 4.

[0071] The at least one outlet opening 10 can be projected at least partially from the roof section 4 in at least a radial direction.

[0072] The at least one outlet opening 10 can be projected at least partially from the roof section 4 in at least one direction of a surface normal 12 of the outlet opening 10.

[0073] The roof section can be designed in such a way that splashes of cooking food, which fly in free flight through the outlet opening 10 from the inside to the outside, are intercepted and / or deflected by the underside of the roof section 4.

[0074] "Free trajectory" here means that food splashes deviate from a desired main flow direction. A desired main flow direction can, in particular, be the flow direction of steam, which escapes from the inside of the pot into the atmosphere as soon as the food processor 3 is in operation, especially in heating mode, or when hot, steaming food is inside the pot. The free trajectory of the food splashes thus deviates from a desired main flow direction. Food splashes can occur during operation of the food processor. This operation can include a mixing function. This operation can include a heating function. This operation can include a combination of a heating function and a mixing function.

[0075] A desired main flow direction can also be represented by overflowing food. Overflowing food could be, for example, soup boiling over. The overflowing food should be guided in a controlled manner and has a main flow direction. In particular, the main flow direction, relative to the outlet opening, is from radially inward to radially outward. Food splashes can deviate from this main flow direction. Since the food splashes can deviate from the main flow direction, an overhang of roof section 4 is particularly advantageous. Combined, the overhanging roof section 4 can also influence and improve the main flow direction of both steam and overflowing food. To further improve the effectiveness of roof section 4 in capturing food splashes, roof section 4 can be designed to be particularly large.The minimum diameter of the roof section, as seen from above, can be at least 1.5 times larger than the maximum diameter of the aforementioned spacer element 5.

[0076] Roof section 4 can, in at least one side view looking towards the outlet openings 10, at least partially obscure one or more outlet openings 10. Roof section 4 can be cap-shaped. An edge area 17 can at least partially cover an outlet opening on the outside. Roof section 4 can be curved at least towards the edge. In a side view, the edge area 17 can cover at least 10% or at least 20% of the outlet opening. 10% or 20% of the outlet opening is then not visible in a side view.

[0077] The spacer area can include a coupling area 18, in particular for at least frictional and / or positive locking interaction with the lid 2 of a household food processor 3, in particular for interaction with a nozzle 9 of the lid 2, or in particular for interaction with an inner or outer contour of the lid 2 of a household food processor. The coupling area 18 can be integrated into the spacer element 5.

[0078] The coupling area can be located below the spacing area and / or integrated into the spacing area.

[0079] The spacer element 5 can widen downwards. This can be advantageous for connecting the cover 1 to a nozzle 9 of a lid 2. The spacer element 5 can include a neck with a smaller diameter than the area below the neck. The neck can have at least one outlet opening 10. This can be advantageous so that a roof section 4 provides ample surface area for guiding steam and the like. The area below the neck can include the coupling area.

[0080] The neck can be cylindrical in shape. It is possible that the cross-section of the neck does not change along its length from bottom to top. A base with a larger cross-section can be attached to the underside of the neck. This type of base can be advantageous for connecting it to a nozzle 9. A cone or funnel can be attached to the neck to provide a cross-section larger than that of the neck itself. The cone or funnel can terminate in a cylindrical shape.

[0081] An outlet opening 10 can extend to the top of a base. An outlet opening 10 can extend over the entire length of the neck in order to keep the overall height of the cover 1 low, as is the case, for example, in the Fig. 2 can be seen.

[0082] The coupling area 18 can be circumferential. The coupling area 18 can adjoin an inlet opening 19 located on the underside of the cover 1. The inlet opening 19 can be a central opening of the cover 1. The inlet opening 19 can be enclosed by the coupling area 18. The coupling area 18 can contribute to guiding steam between the inlet opening 19 and the outlet opening 10. A flow path for steam can thus be provided.

[0083] The coupling area 18 can be formed or comprise at least one area from a body of revolution that is at least partially formed.

[0084] The coupling area 18 and / or the spacer element 5 and / or the roof section 4 can comprise at least one clamping device. The clamping device can be a clamping ring 20. The clamping device allows the cover 1 to be clamped to the lid 2 of a food processor so that the cover 1 can be connected to the lid 2. The clamping device 1 allows the cover 1 to be held, for example, by friction against a spigot 9 of the lid 2.

[0085] The clamping ring 20 can be circular in order to make it as easy as possible to insert a fitting 9 with a circular cross-section into the clamping ring.

[0086] The coupling area 18 can have at least one opening 34 to maintain flexibility. The opening 34 can be located laterally in the cover. The opening 34 can be adjacent to the underside of the cover 1. The opening 34 can be connected to the inlet opening 19. In this case, there is no separating wall or web between the inlet opening 19 and the opening 34.

[0087] The clamping device, for example a clamping ring 20, can be integrated and / or removable. The clamping device can be integrated as a two-component component. This means that there is a material-bonded connection between the clamping device and the cover 1.

[0088] The coupling area 18 can include a holder for retaining the clamping device. The holder can be a recess. The clamping device can be removed from the holder in one embodiment. The holder can be shaped like a groove. The holder can be circumferential. The holder can be a circumferential recess. The holder can include retaining elements 21. The retaining elements 21 can project inwards. The clamping device can bear against the retaining elements 21 laterally. A retaining element 21 can thus contribute to holding the clamping device. A retaining element 21 can be located at the inlet opening 19 or be part of the edge of the inlet opening 19. A retaining element 21 can be arcuate.

[0089] A circumferential step 22 can form part of the mounting for holding the clamping device. The clamping device can abut the circumferential step 22 on one side. The clamping device can be held on one side by retaining elements 21 and on the other side by the circumferential step 22. Providing several retaining elements 21 at the inlet opening, spaced apart from one another, can facilitate the removal and replacement of the clamping device.

[0090] The clamping device can comprise at least one clamping element, preferably at least three clamping elements, or preferably at least six clamping elements, or preferably eight or twelve clamping elements. A clamping element can be a stud 23. A stud 23 can project inwards from a clamping ring 20.

[0091] The inner surface of the clamping ring 20 can be wavy to create a clamping ring 20 with inwardly directed clamping elements. The outer surface of the clamping ring 20 can be circular. Additionally, the width of the inwardly directed clamping elements can decrease towards the center.

[0092] The clamping device can be made of a flexible and / or springy material. The material can include silicone and / or rubber and / or an elastomer. The clamping device can also be made of plastic.

[0093] The clamping device can generate a preload force to fasten the cover 1 to the lid of a household kitchen appliance, wherein the cover 1 can be removed by overcoming the preload force. The required removal force to overcome the preload force can be at least 2 N, particularly preferably at least 4 N, very preferably at least 7 N, or particularly between 2 and 12 N. The upper limit for the removal force can be 16 N, 14 N, 12 N, or 10 N.

[0094] The longest radial extent of roof section 4, i.e., an extent viewed from above, can be 1.25 to 3 times the longest radial extent of the coupling area. The longest radial extent of roof section 4 can be 1.5 to 2.5 times the longest radial extent of the coupling area. The longest radial extent of roof section 4 can be 1.8 to 2.3 times the longest radial extent of the coupling area. The longest radial extent of roof section 4 can be approximately 2.1 times the longest radial extent of the coupling area. The longest radial extent of roof section 4 can be at least 1.8 times the longest radial extent of the coupling area. Radial means radial to an axis that extends from the bottom to the top.Due to the large radial extent of the roof section 4 compared to the coupling area through which splashing food passes, a particularly good shielding effect can be achieved to prevent splashing of food.

[0095] The longest radial extent of the roof section 4 can be 1.5 to 3.3 times the longest radial extent of an inlet opening 19. The longest radial extent of the roof section 4 can be 2.0 to 2.9 times the longest radial extent of an inlet opening 19, or the longest radial extent of the roof section can be 2.3 to 2.7 times the longest radial extent of an inlet opening 19, or the longest radial extent of the roof section can be 2.55 times the longest radial extent of an inlet opening 19, or the longest radial extent of the roof section can be at least 2.0 times the longest radial extent of an inlet opening 19.

[0096] The material of cover 1 may comprise a plastic, in particular a thermoplastic plastic or in particular polypropylene plastic or in particular a polyester plastic or in particular a polyethylene terephthalate plastic or in particular a polyamide plastic.

[0097] The invention also relates to a system with a cover 1. The system can include a lid 2. The lid 2 can include a collar 9. The collar 9 can be centrally arranged.

[0098] The lid can include at least one opening for steam. For example, steam can then pass through the lid 2 via this opening. The collar 9 can form an opening for steam or be part of an opening through which the lid 2 can pass. Then, for example, steam can pass through the lid 2. A steam connection between the inside and outside of the pot can be established through this opening. The opening is therefore also referred to as a steam vent.

[0099] The collar 9 can form the steam opening so that steam can pass through the lid 2.

[0100] Lid 2 can be in the Fig. The lid 2 can have exactly one, exactly two, or exactly three emulsion openings 24. An emulsion opening 24 can be provided in the mantle of the collar 9. If a liquid is poured onto the top of the lid, the liquid can flow through an emulsion opening 24 into a pot 6, which is covered by the lid 2. An emulsion opening 24 can also be provided adjacent to the top of the lid 2. In this case, a liquid can pass directly through an emulsion opening 24 and thus cannot be held back by the collar 9 first.

[0101] It is harmless if steam or overflowing food escapes through an emulsion opening 24 during operation. This applies particularly if an emulsion opening 24 is present in the nozzle 9 and is therefore not open upwards.

[0102] The cross-section and thus the passage area of ​​the steam opening are generally larger than the cross-section of the emulsion opening 24. The smallest cross-section and thus the smallest passage area of ​​the steam opening are generally larger than the largest cross-section of the emulsion opening 24.

[0103] The upper surface 26 of the lid 2 can be inclined downwards towards the collar 9, at least adjacent to the collar 9. Due to the inclination, liquid can flow towards the collar and thus also towards one or more emulsion openings 24.

[0104] A circumferential side wall 25 can project upwards from the top surface of the lid 26. The side wall 25 can form an inner rim of the lid. The diameter of the circumferential side wall 25 can be at least twice or at least three times the diameter of the collar 9. Extending from the side wall 25, the top surface of the lid 26 can slope in a funnel shape towards the collar 9. This funnel shape allows liquid to flow from the side wall 25 to the collar 9. Complete drainage of the liquid through emulsion openings 24 can be achieved. The presence of the side wall 25 ensures that liquid does not leak outwards.

[0105] A collar 28 can project downwards from the underside 27 of the lid 2. The collar 28 can be a circumferential collar. The diameter of the downwardly projecting collar 28 can be larger than the diameter of the upwardly projecting collar 9. The diameter of the downwardly projecting collar 28 can be smaller than the diameter of the circumferential side wall 25. The downwardly projecting collar 28 can have a diameter that is at most twice the diameter of the upwardly projecting collar 9. The downwardly projecting collar 28 can help to prevent unwanted splashing of cooking food.

[0106] Below the upwardly projecting collar 9, a cover element 29 of the lid 2 may be present. The cover element 29 may at least partially cover the opening or steam vent that may be provided by the upwardly projecting collar 9, as viewed from the underside 27 of the lid 2. The cover element 29 may at least predominantly cover the opening. The cover element 29 may completely cover the opening as viewed from the underside 27 of the lid 2. The cover element 29 helps to prevent unwanted splashing of cooking food.

[0107] The cover element 29 can be attached by means of a rib 30. The rib 30 can be a downwardly projecting extension of the upwardly projecting collar 9. There can be more than one rib 30. Ribs 30 can have gaps between them through which a liquid can flow. The cover element 29 can be a foot with which the cover 1 can be placed on a surface.

[0108] The ribs 30 can be of different lengths, allowing a preferred direction for steam and / or inflowing food to be set. This allows the cover element 29 to be positioned at an angle compared to the one in the Fig. The arrangement shown in Figure 6. The cover element 29 can also be arranged at an angle in another technical way to create a preferred direction for steam and / or inflowing food.

[0109] The cover element 29 can be curved downwards towards the edge or inclined in another way so that liquid can flow to the edge of the cover element 29. Liquid can then drain completely from the cover element 29.

[0110] For stability reasons, the cover element 29 can be attached using a reinforcement 31. The reinforcement 31 can be shaped like a bead. The bead can have an approximately triangular cross-section. One side of the bead can be located on the top surface of the cover element 29. One side of the bead can be located on the inside of a web 30.

[0111] The cover 2 can include a circumferential seal 32. The seal 32 can be held in place by clamping. The seal 32 can be made of a flexible material. In this case, the material of the seal 32 is more flexible than the rest of the material from which the cover 2 is made. The seal 32 can project downwards from the cover 2. The seal 32 can be a ring. The seal 32 can be located at the outer edge 33 of the cover 2. The seal 32 can be spaced from the outer edge 33. The cross-section of the seal 32 can be shaped approximately like an inverted L, as shown in the Fig. 6. The short leg 35 of the L-shape can be held in place by clamping and / or positive locking, for example by means of a fastening element 36, which can be attached to the underside by gluing or welding. The long leg 37 of the L-shape can be curved. The lower free end of the long leg can be inclined downwards towards the outside, as shown in the Fig. 6 can be seen.

[0112] The rim 33 of the lid 2 can project downwards. A section 38 of the lid 2, which can adjoin the rim 33, can slope outwards, as shown in the Fig. 6 can be seen. Section 38 can extend to the side wall 25. The inclination can be less than the inclination of the edge 33, as shown in the Fig. 6 can be seen. The angle formed by section 38 with rim 33 can be greater than 90°. The angle formed by section 38 with rim 33 can be less than 130°. The seal 32 can be obscured by rim 33 in a side view. In the Fig. Figure 6 clarifies the side view with an arrow 39. The cover 1 can be shaped like a container. Once the cover 1 is in place, it can have at least one opening through which steam from a pot 3 can be directed into the container. The cover 1 can then be a steamer. The steamer can have a lid and / or an intermediate shelf above a base of the steamer. The intermediate shelf can be perforated. The intermediate shelf can be removable. Conversely, the intermediate shelf can be inserted into the steamer if required.

[0113] The steamer can also function as a steam juicer, meaning it collects dripping juice. The juice can be returned to the inside of the pot and / or drained to the outside.

[0114] The steam vent and the one or more emulsion vents 24 can overlap and / or merge into one another.

[0115] In this system, the spout 9 of the lid 2 of a household food processor 3 cannot be completely covered by the cover 1 when the cover 1 is connected to the spout 9. If the cover 1 is connected to the spout 9, then there is a gap between the top 26 of the lid 2 and the underside of the cover 1, as shown in the Fig. 6 can be seen. A tight connection may then exist between the nozzle 9 and the cover 1. However, a tight connection is not guaranteed.

[0116] One or more emulsion openings 24 on the nozzle 9 can remain at least partially free, preferably completely free, when the cover 1 is connected to the nozzle 9.

[0117] In the system, the underside of the roof section 4, preferably the lowest point of the roof section 4, can be arranged at least at the same level as or higher than the top surface 26 of the cover 2 and / or higher than the side wall 25. In the system, the underside of the roof section 4, preferably the lowest point of the roof section 4, can be arranged at least at the same level as or higher than the highest point of the cover 2.

[0118] In this system, the maximum diameter of the roof section 4 can be smaller than the diameter of a side wall 25 of the lid 2, in order to allow a liquid to be poured onto the top 26 of the lid 2, which may be surrounded by the side wall 25. The roof section 4 may not overhang the side wall 25 of the lid 2, at least partially.

[0119] At least one outlet opening 10 can be located at least partially above the side wall 25 in the system (see Fig. 6) if steam can escape particularly unimpeded. This applies if cover 1 is connected to lid 2.

[0120] At least one outlet opening 10 can be located entirely below the side wall 25 in the system if steam is to be directed against the side wall 25, for example to cause condensation and liquid recirculation. This applies if the cover 1 is connected to the lid 2.

[0121] Cover 1 and lid 2 can be designed so that cover 1 can first be placed on a horizontal, flat work surface. Lid 2 can then be placed on top of cover 1, maintaining a gap between it and the work surface. Similarly, lid 2 can then be placed on top of roof section 4, maintaining a gap between it and the work surface. To ensure this is particularly reliable, roof section 4 can have a flat, horizontal surface on its upper surface, meaning it is not curved. This makes it easier to grip lid 2. Furthermore, this prevents lid 2 from contaminating the work surface. Alternatively, roof section 4, or its upper surface, can be shaped like a trough. Lid 2 can then be securely placed on the edge of this trough. A curved shape, the opposite of a trough shape, is unsuitable for this purpose.However, it is also possible that a downwardly projecting collar 28 can be placed on the roof section (4). In this case, the roof section 4 or its upper surface can be curved upwards, i.e., in the opposite direction to a trough shape.

[0122] The surface of roof section 4 can be designed such that at least one ingredient or other accessory for a cooking process can be placed on it. For this reason, roof section 4 can also have a flat surface or a depression on its upper surface. 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] WO 2015074720 A1

[0003] EP 38 155 90 A1

[0003] DE 2020 181 00 265 U

[0003]

Claims

[1] comprising a cover (1) for interaction with the lid (2) of a household kitchen appliance (3): at least one roof section (4), preferably for catching cooking food splashes and / or for channeling overflowing cooking food, at least one spacer element (5) for vertical spacing of the roof section (4) from a lid (2) of an electric household kitchen appliance (3) with heating function. [2] Cover (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) has at least one outlet opening (10). [3] Cover (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the at least one outlet opening (10) has at least one opening surface (11) and the at least one opening surface (11) has at least one surface normal (12) that points in a substantially radial direction or in a radial direction. [4] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the opening area (11) of all outlet openings (10) is at least 600mm 2 or at least 800mm 2 is or at least in the range of 500mm 2 up to 1000mm 2 lies. [5] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the sum of all opening areas (11) of all outlet openings (10) is at least 600mm 2 or at least 800mm 2 is or at least in the range of 500mm 2 up to 1000mm 2 lies. [6] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cover (1) has at least two outlet openings (10), particularly preferably at least three outlet openings (10). [7] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) is formed in at least one area from at least one at least partial body of revolution. [8] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) is formed in at least one area from a complete body of revolution (13). [9] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the outer shape of the roof section (4) is circular when viewed from the top of the roof section (4). [10] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the outer shape of the roof section (4) when viewed from the top of the roof section (4) is angular or oval. [11] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) includes a guide contour (15) on its underside for overflowing food. [12] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the guide contour (15) extends radially so that overflowing food is guided from radially inside to radially outside. [13] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) of the cover (1) includes a neck which has a smaller diameter than the area below the neck. [14] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the neck has an outlet opening (10). [15] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the outlet opening (10) extends to the underside of the roof section (4). [16] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the outlet opening (10) extends to the top of a base which widens downwards. [17] Cover (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by, that the area below the neck includes a coupling area with a coupling element (23) which can be attached with a nozzle (9). [18] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the area below the neck widens downwards in a cone shape. [19] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that a base is present below the conical widening. [20] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the base is cylindrical in shape. [21] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) has gutters (16) on its underside. [22] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the channels (16) run radially. [23] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the channels (16) widen radially from a center outwards. [24] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a guide contour (15) of the roof section (4) is designed such that overflowing food is guided radially outwards from a center, preferably in a radial manner. [25] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the guide contour (15) widens radially from a center outwards. [26] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one outlet opening (10) is at least partially overhanging the roof section (4). [27] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the at least one outlet opening (10) is at least partially covered by the roof section (4) when viewed from the side. [28] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the at least one outlet opening (10) is at least partially projected over by the roof section (4) in at least a radial direction. [29] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the at least one outlet opening (10) is at least partially projected over by the roof section (4) in at least one direction of a surface normal (12) of the outlet opening (10). [30] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) is designed in such a way that splashes of cooking food which fly in free flight through an outlet opening (10) from the inside to the outside are intercepted and / or deflected by the underside of the roof section (4). [31] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) in side views with a view of outlet openings (10) at least partially obscures these outlet openings (10). [32] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) includes a coupling area, in particular for at least force-fit and / or form-fit interaction with a lid (2) of a household kitchen machine (3). [33] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the coupling area is set up to interact with a nozzle (9) of the cover (2). [34] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the coupling area is designed to interact with an inner or outer contour of the lid (2) of a household kitchen machine (3). [35] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a coupling area provided for coupling with a cover (2) is arranged at the lower end of a spacer element (5) and / or is integrated into the spacer element (5). [36] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a coupling area provided for coupling with a cover (2) has at least one inlet opening (19). [37] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the inlet opening (19) is enclosed by the coupling area and that a flow path is provided between the inlet opening (19) and the outlet opening (10) for guiding steam. [38] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the inlet opening (19) is provided on the underside of the cover (1). [39] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a coupling area intended for coupling with a cover (2) is formed in at least one area from a body of revolution (13) that is at least partially formed. [40] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a coupling area provided for coupling with a cover (2) includes a clamping device. [41] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the clamping device is a clamping ring (20) or comprises a clamping ring (20). [42] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) encompasses the coupling area. [43] Cover (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by that the coupling area has at least one lateral opening (34). [44] Cover (1) according to any one of the four preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping device is integrated. [45] Cover (1) according to any one of the five preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping device is removable. [46] Cover (1) according to any one of the six preceding claims, characterized bythat the clamping device is integrated as a 2-component component. [47] Cover (1) according to any one of the seven preceding claims, characterized by that the coupling area includes at least one recess for removing the clamping device. [48] ​​Cover (1) according to any one of the eight preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping device comprises at least one clamping element. [49] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the clamping device comprises at least 3 clamping elements, or at least 6 clamping elements, or exactly 8 or exactly 12 clamping elements. [50] Cover (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping element is a stud (23) projecting inwards from a clamping ring (20). [51] Cover (1) according to any one of the three preceding claims, characterized by , that the inside of the clamping ring (20) has a wavy shape. [52] Cover (1) according to any one of the four preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping device is made of a flexible and / or springy material. [53] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the material of the clamping device includes silicone and / or rubber and / or an elastomer. [54] Cover (1) according to any one of the four preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping device is made of plastic. [55] Cover (1) according to any one of the five preceding claims, characterized by , that the clamping device exerts a preload force to fasten the cover (1) to the lid (2) for a household kitchen machine (3), wherein the cover (1) can be removed by overcoming the preload force. [56] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 1.25 to 3 times the longest radial extent of the spacer element (5) or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 times the longest radial extent of the spacer element (5) or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is approximately 1.8 to 2.3 times the longest radial extent of the spacer element (5) or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is approximately 2.1 times the longest radial extent of the spacer element (5) or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is at least 1.8 times the longest radial extent of the spacer element (5). [57] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is approximately 1.5 to 3.3 times the longest radial extent of an end inlet opening (19) of the spacer element (5), or a longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 2.0 to 2.9 times the longest radial extent of an end inlet opening (19) of the spacer element (5), or a longest radial extent of the roof section is approximately 2.3 to 2.7 times the longest radial extent of an end inlet opening (19) of the spacer element (5), or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is approximately 2.55 times the longest radial extent of an end inlet opening (19) of the spacer element (5), or a longest radial extent of the roof section (4) is at least 2.0 times as large as the longest radial extent of an end inlet opening (19) of the spacer element (5). [58] Cover (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the material of the cover (1) comprises a plastic. [59] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the material comprises a thermoplastic polymer. [60] Cover (1) according to claim 58, characterized by that the material is a polypropylene plastic, or a polyester plastic, or a polyethylene terephthalate plastic, or a polyamide plastic. [61] Cover (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cover (1) is arranged so that the cover can be placed on a horizontal, flat work surface and which then has a support on the top on which a lower flat surface of an object can be placed horizontally. [62] Cover according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the plane spanned by the support is at least 9 cm2 amounts. [63] Cover (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) comprises a base, wherein the base has an inlet opening (19) on its underside, wherein the spacer element (5) comprises a neck with an outlet opening (10) above the base, wherein the cross-section of the base is always larger than the largest cross-section of the neck. [64] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the base has the largest cross-section on its underside. [65] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the roof section (4) has a larger cross-section than the maximum diameter of the base. [66] Cover (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by , that the diameter of the roof section (4) is at least 1.5 times larger than the maximum diameter of the base. [67] Cover (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by , that in a lateral view the edge area (17) of the roof section (4) partially covers an outlet opening (10). [68] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the base includes a clamping device with which a nozzle (9) of a cover can be clamped. [69] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the clamping device is made of a material which can be deformed more elastically than the rest of the cover material (1). [70] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the clamping device includes a knob (23). [71] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the nub (23) protrudes inwards. [72] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the stud (23) protrudes inwards from a ring (20). [73] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the ring (20) is circular. [74] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the base has at least one opening (34) on the side. [75] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the opening (34) is adjacent to the inlet opening (19). [76] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the opening (34) is connected to the inlet opening (19). [77] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that a base includes the inlet opening and the base is circular on its outside for the insertion of a circular nozzle (9) of a cover (2). [78] Cover (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the edge area (17) of the roof section (4) is inclined downwards. [79] System comprising a cover (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a lid (2), wherein the lid (2) comprises an upwardly projecting collar (9) as a steam opening. [80] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the cover (1) can be attached to the collar (9) using a coupling area of ​​the cover (1). [81] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the cover (1) can be attached to the collar (9) by frictional engagement. [82] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the cover (1) can be pulled off the collar (9) when the cover is attached to the collar (9), and the required pull-off force is at least 2 N, particularly preferably at least 4 N, most preferably at least 7 N, or 2-12 N. [83] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the system includes a pot (6). [84] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that a steam connection exists between the inside and outside of the pot when the cover (1) is connected to the lid (2) and the lid (2) is placed on the pot (6), so that steam from the inside of the pot (6) can flow out through the lid (2). [85] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that at least one emulsion opening (24) is present in the lid (2). [86] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the collar (9) encompasses the emulsion opening (24). [87] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the emulsion opening (24) is adjacent to a top surface (26) of the lid (2). [88] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the top (26) of the lid (2) is inclined downwards towards the emulsion opening (24) so ​​that liquid can flow to the emulsion opening (24) during operation of the system. [89] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that a second cover in the form of a container is present. [90] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the second cover can be positively connected to the nozzle (9). [91] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that there is a steam connection between the pot (6) and the interior of the second cover when the second cover is connected to the nozzle (9), so that steam can flow from the pot (6) into the interior of the second cover. [92] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that a lid is available for the second cover. [93] System according to the preceding claim, characterized bythat an intermediate floor is present which can be inserted into the interior of the second cover. [94] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the intermediate floor is perforated. [95] System according to any one of the eight preceding claims, characterized by , that the vapor opening overlaps and / or merges with the emulsion opening (24). [96] System according to any one of the nine preceding claims, characterized by , that the nozzle (9) of the lid (2) is not completely covered by the cover (1) when the cover (1) is connected to the nozzle (9). [97] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the cover (1) does not seal tightly against the nozzle (9) when the cover (1) is connected to the nozzle (9). [98] System according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by, that the emulsion opening (24) remains at least partially free when the cover (1) is connected to the nozzle (9). [99] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the emulsion opening remains completely unobstructed when the cover (1) is connected to the nozzle (9). [100] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the system includes a food processor (3). [101] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the food processor includes a heating device and a mixing tool. [102] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the underside of the roof section (4) is at least level with or higher than the top of the cover (2) when the cover (1) is connected to the cover (2). [103] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that during operation of the system the lowest point of the roof section (4) is at least equal to or higher than the top of the cover (2). [104] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the lowest point of the roof section (4) is located higher than the highest point of the cover (2). [105] System according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by , that the roof section (4) does not project beyond at least part of the inner edge (25) of the lid (2). [106] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by , that the lid (2) is placed on the roof section (4) and the cover (1) is placed on a base. [107] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by, that an ingredient or other accessory for a cooking process is placed on the roof section (4) of the cover (1). [108] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by , that an ingredient or other accessory for a cooking process is placed on the roof section (4) of the cover (1). [109] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by , that a cover element (29) is arranged below the nozzle (9), wherein the cover element (29) has a distance to the nozzle (9). [110] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the cover element (29) at least partially covers the steam opening provided by the upwardly projecting collar (9), as seen from above on the underside (27) of the cover (2). [111] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the cover element (29) is connected to the rest of the lid (2) by a bridge (30). [112] System according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by , that a reinforcement (31) is present on the top of the cover (1) and on the bridge (30). [113] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the reinforcement (31) is a bulge. [114] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by that the bulge has an approximately triangular cross-section. [115] System according to any one of the five preceding claims, characterized by , that a collar (28) protrudes downwards from the underside (27) of the lid (2). [116] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the downward-pointing collar (28) is circumferential. [117] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by, that the diameter of the downwardly projecting collar (28) is larger than the diameter of the upwardly projecting collar (9). [118] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the diameter of the rim (33) of the lid (2) is at least twice as large as the diameter of the downwardly projecting collar (28). [119] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by , that the lid (2) includes an annular seal (32). [120] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the seal (32) is arranged at the outer edge (33) of the lid (2). [121] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the seal (32) protrudes downwards from the underside of the lid. [122] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the edge (33) of the lid (2) protrudes downwards. [123] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the seal (32) is concealed by the edge (33) in a side view. [124] System according to any of the preceding claims directed to a system, characterized by , that the spacer element (5) has a recess of an inlet opening in which a clamping ring (20) is held. [125] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the nubs (23) protrude inwards from the clamping ring (20). [126] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the studs (23) lie against the upwardly projecting collar (9) of the lid (2) when the cover (1) is connected to the lid (2). [127] System according to the preceding claim, characterized by , that the studs (23) are pre-tensioned when the cover (1) is connected to the lid (2).

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