Cookie cutter for baked goods and / or pasta

Abstract

Cookie cutter for baked goods and / or pastries, especially for cutting out cinnamon stars, including: A first molded part with a first cutting edge and at least one second molded part with at least one second cutting edge, at least one of which has an elastic area. The molded parts are detachably connected to each other.

Description

State of the art:

[0001] Cookie cutters are used to cut out pastries; these are pressed into the rolled-out baking and dough mixture.

[0002] The term "baked goods and pasta" also includes other materials or semi-finished products suitable for cutting out shapes, such as modeling clay, soft plastics, rubber, fruit, foodstuffs, or other unmentioned items.

[0003] In the next step, the cut-out shape is removed from the cookie cutter. This is usually done by pressing the dough vertically onto the rolled-out surface. However, with pastries containing delicate fillings, such as cinnamon stars, this pressing would damage the surface. Special cinnamon star cookie cutters are available for this purpose. These cutters have in common that the cutting edge consists of several segments (usually two). For cutting, the two segments are held together. To remove the shape, the segments can be moved apart, allowing the cut-out shape to be removed from the cutter without additional pressing. Purpose of the invention:

[0004] The forms described above are to be further developed to solve existing problems with the current versions. The following points are to be improved: - The existing molds are difficult to clean because they are not easily accessible in all places. - The individual cutting edges are not held in optimal position. This usually results in an offset when the form is closed. - The shape of the pastry is usually not the same because the halves are pressed together too tightly or with too little force. - Most existing cookie cutters lack an optimal grip area that is easy for both adults and children to hold. In some cases, the force applied by the fingers to the cutter is transferred via an edge or narrow surface, which quickly leads to pressure points on the fingers.

[0005] The invention is not limited to the star contour shown in the example images. The method is also applicable to other contours.

[0006] The existing problems are to be solved by the following ideas: The cookie cutter can be disassembled. This allows all areas to be reached during cleaning.

[0007] For the assembly of the individual parts, fixing elements are attached to ensure that the individual parts are mounted in the desired position relative to each other.

[0008] Centering elements, or contours incorporated into the mold, position the individual elements in the desired position relative to each other.

[0009] The individual elements can only be closed to the desired position by applying more pressure. The resulting pressure resistance indicates that the individual elements are in the desired position and that the arrangement of the cutting edges forms the desired contour.

[0010] The handle is designed so that it can be gripped from above, from the side, or from both directions. The handle is designed to make it easier for children to use. Example 1 shows a variant of a cookie cutter consisting of two mold parts, each with a cutting edge. The mold parts have an elastic section where they can be deformed by applying force. The two mold parts are positioned relative to each other by fixing elements in the upper section. A releasable clip holds the two mold parts together. To ensure that the two cutting edges meet precisely, centering elements are located in the lower section, positioning the cutting edges perpendicular to the closing direction. Positioning in the closing direction is achieved via the stop. To cut out the cookie, the mold parts are moved towards each other by manually pressing on the handle area, which acts against the resulting spring force of the material. As soon as the stops touch, the shape is complete. The cookie cutter, with the cookie inside, is then placed at the intended location.After cutting, the manual pressure is reduced, allowing the mold parts to move apart due to the spring force created by the compression. The cut-out pastry piece detaches from the cutting edges and is demolded. The clamp can be removed for cleaning. The two mold parts can be cleaned separately. During assembly, the two mold parts and their attached cutting edges are positioned relative to each other by the fixing elements. Example 2 shows another variation from Example 1. Here, an additional separating element divides the pastry into two parts. Two pastry pieces are produced in one step. One possible solution is found in the Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 shown.

[0011] The examples show only two possible variations and are intended to illustrate the concept of the invention. They do not limit the invention to these possibilities.

[0012] For example, it is conceivable to assemble the two halves without clamps, for example by clamping, clipping, snapping (in a linear or rotary movement), screwing, pinning only through the two molded parts or by using other parts.

[0013] The stop can also be attached at a different location, as shown in the sketches - independently of the centering element.

[0014] The cookie cutter can consist of more than two mold parts or more than one cutting edge per mold part.

[0015] The additional separating element can consist of one or more elements, which can be straight or have a contour. Cutouts or embossings in the dough are also conceivable. These can be created by elements attached to one or more molded parts, one or more separating elements, or other elements.

[0016] The elastic section can be replaced, for example, by a joint, hinge, or film hinge. The spring force could be generated, for example, by an additional spring element.

[0017] The spring function could be outsourced to the connecting element, in the examples the clamp. Character description The Fig. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the invention in a front view. The cookie cutter 1 consists of two mold parts (2), each with a cutting edge (3). The mold parts (2) are fixed and held together by a clamp (not visible) in the upper area (8). An elastic section (5) is incorporated into the mold part (2). By manually pressing (13) the two mold parts (2) together at the handle (6), the cookie cutter (1) closes until the stops (12) meet. The centering elements (9) position the mold parts (2) and the cutting edges (3) perpendicular to the closing direction (10). In this state, the circumferential cutting edge (16) is arranged on one plane. The closing action creates spring tension in the elastic section (5), which moves the mold parts (2) back to their starting position when the manual pressure on the handle (6) is reduced. The Fig. Figure 2 shows the same embodiment in a side view on the right in the open position. The clamp (4) mounted on the mold (2) can be seen here. The cutting edge (16) is visible on the cutting edge (3). The Fig. Figure 3 shows the same embodiment in a perspective view. Here, one of the centering elements (9) and the stop (12) that limits the movement in the closing direction (10) are shown. The centering by the centering element (9) positions the two mold parts (2) and cutting edges (3) perpendicular to the closing direction (11). The Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows the same embodiment in a view from below. The centering elements (9) and stops (12) can be seen there. In the closed position, the ends of the cutting edges (3) meet exactly due to the centering (9). The Fig. Figure 6 shows a further development of the variant depicted in the previous figures, viewed from the front. Here, an additional separating element (15) is incorporated, positioned between the two mold parts (2). It is held in place by the clamp (4 - not shown). The separating element (15) is located in the center between the two mold parts (2). When the cookie cutter is closed, the cutting edges (16) of the two cutting edges (3) and the additional separating element (15) lie on the same plane. In this case, cutting out the shapes produces two pieces of pastry (half stars). The Fig. 7 shows the same variant as the Fig. 6 in perspective view. The Fig. Figure 8 shows a molded part (2) and the clamp (4) and cutting edge (3) that has been pulled upwards. The fixing pin (7a), which positions the molded parts (2) relative to each other, can be seen here. In the closed state, the molded parts are additionally positioned relative to each other by the centering elements (9) and the stops (12). The Fig. Figure 9 shows the molded part (2) and the cutting edge (3) from the inside. The fixing element (7) is visible here; it is raised on one side, forming a pin (7a), and recessed on the other side as a bore (7b). This ensures the positioning of the two molded parts (2) relative to each other during assembly. The Fig. 10 shows the cut-out pastry from the variant of Fig. 1. The pastry consists of one part. The Fig. Figure 11 shows the cut-out pastry from the variant of Fig. 6. The pastry (17) was divided into two parts by the additional separating element (15). The Fig. Figure 12 shows the cut-out pastry of another possible variant. Here, the separating element (15) is from the variant of Fig. 6 manufactured with a contour. The Fig. Figure 13 shows the cut-out pastry (17) of another possible variant. Here, the separating element (15) is from the variant of Fig. 6. In the closed state of the cookie cutter (1), the cutting edges (3) are not connected. The contour of the additional separating element (15) is in this case a closed contour, so that part of the pastry (17) is cut out. The Fig. Figure 14 shows the cut-out pastry of another possible variant. Here, the separating element (15) is from the variant of Fig.6 is manufactured with a closed contour, so that part of the pastry (17) is cut out. In addition, the additional separating element (15) extends to or beyond the cutting edges (3) so that two pastry parts (17) with cutouts are created. Reference symbol list: 1 cookie cutter 2 Molded part 3 cutting edges 4 bracket 5 elastic range 6. Grip area 7a Fixing element pin 7b Fixing element bore 8 upper area 9. Centering element 10 Closing direction 11 perpendicular to the closing direction 12 stops 13 manual printing 14 Spring force 15 additional separating element 16 cutting edge 17 cut-out pastry and dough shapes 18 Cutout in pastry

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