Tabletop cooker

Abstract

Table cooker (1), including - a heating device (2), - a setup unit (3) with a horizontal setup level (4) for placing a cookware on the setup level (4), characterized in that the setup level (4) is arranged above the heating device (2).

Description

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[0001] The invention relates to a table cooker for heating or keeping dishes warm. background

[0002] Tabletop cookers are well-known appliances that can be placed on a table and are suitable for preparing, heating, or keeping food warm. In particular, such tabletop cookers are often used for preparing fondue.

[0003] Tabletop cookers comprise a stand for placing cookware, such as a fondue pot or other cooking vessel, and a heating element positioned at a certain distance below the cookware, which heats the cookware. The heating element can, for example, be a combustible combustion device.

[0004] In principle, any size of cookware can be placed on the stand. However, this is not practical and could even be dangerous, as the cookware cannot be placed in a stable position on the stand.

[0005] Tabletop cookers are also regularly used outdoors. The cooker should be positioned so that the wind has no negative impact on the combustion chamber. Task and solution

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the invention is to create a table cooker in which cookware is efficiently heated by a heating device.

[0007] The problem is solved by a table cooker with the features according to claim 1.

[0008] According to this, the table cooker includes - A heating device. The heating device can be, for example, an electric heat source or a combustion unit. A tabletop cooker with a combustion unit can be used both indoors and outdoors. A tabletop cooker with an electric heat source is more likely to be used indoors. - A mounting unit with a horizontal mounting surface for placing cookware on the mounting surface. In particular, the mounting unit includes a device in which the heating element is fixed.

[0009] The support platform is positioned above the heating element. This means the support unit positions the support platform and the heating element relative to each other. This allows the cookware to be heated efficiently.

[0010] In particular, the mounting unit is round when viewed from above, specifically with a maximum diameter of 25 cm. This design provides space for the placement of a pan.

[0011] The metal mounting unit is advantageous. This allows for stable support of the mounting surface and is robust against heat from the heating device.

[0012] In particular, the support platform can be moved between two positions. These two positions are at different heights in the vertical direction. The vertical movement of the support platform can be achieved in any way. For example, by flipping a plate that has supports of different sizes on each side. Alternatively, by adding or removing an additional plate. Furthermore, turning a wheel could move the support platform vertically. This movement of the support platform allows the unit to be adjusted so that cookware of different sizes can be optimally supported. In addition, the vertical movement reduces or increases the distance between the heating element and the cookware, thus influencing the heating of the cookware.

[0013] In a particular embodiment, the mounting unit has a frame with a frame top. The mounting plane is arranged above the frame top in the first position and below the frame top in the second position.

[0014] In particular, the mounting surface can be moved vertically relative to the top of the frame.

[0015] This allows for the placement of different sized cookware, while the frame can hold smaller cookware in position.

[0016] If the support surface is positioned below the top of the frame in the second position, the cookware is held in place by the frame. If the cookware is moved horizontally on the support surface, it will bump against the frame, preventing it from falling off. However, this also means that only cookware with a base diameter smaller than the frame diameter can be used in the second position.

[0017] To accommodate larger cookware, the support shelf can be moved to the first position, which is located above the top of the frame. In this position, the cookware is no longer held in place by the frame, but it is possible to place larger cookware on it.

[0018] The frame should ideally completely enclose the work surface, especially encircling it entirely. This ensures that the cookware is held in position around its entire perimeter.

[0019] The mounting unit can have a reversible plate, in particular wherein the mounting unit includes a centered hole. By reversing the plate, the mounting plane can be moved from the first position to the second position. This allows the mounting plane to be moved from the first position to the second position, or vice versa, in the simplest way. The user only needs to reverse the plate. No complicated mechanics are required.

[0020] The reversible plate can have multiple raised areas, in particular ridges, on both its underside and its top side. The raised areas on the underside have a different height in the vertical direction than the raised areas on the top side. In particular, the raised areas are arranged circularly and extend radially.

[0021] The reversible plate thus fulfills the function of providing stable positioning for the cookware. The raised sections, especially the ridges, have the advantage that the reversible plate can be manufactured with minimal material and that air can circulate well in the area of ​​the heating element.

[0022] In a particular embodiment, the tabletop cooker can include a windshield. The windshield is arranged to the side of the heating element. In particular, the windshield partially encloses the heating element by at least 200 degrees, more specifically by at least 240 degrees, and / or by a maximum of 270°, more specifically by a maximum of 230°, in the circumferential direction.

[0023] Setting up the windscreen has the advantage that the flame of a heating appliance does not go out, even if wind is blowing over it. Furthermore, the wind does not constantly cool the underside of the cookware and the stand, thus ensuring efficient and stable heating of the cookware even in windy conditions. These advantages allow for the practical and unrestricted use of the tabletop stove outdoors.

[0024] The partial enclosure of the heating element by the windscreen has the advantage that the heating element is adequately protected from the wind, while at the same time it can be removed from the tabletop cooker without having to remove the windscreen. Furthermore, burners with a handle are often used as the ignition device, and the partial enclosure allows the pan to be protected by the windscreen, while the handle can protrude through the opening in the windscreen.

[0025] In particular, the windscreen is rotatable relative to the mounting unit, and / or rotatable relative to the heating device, and / or is arranged below the mounting level.

[0026] The rotatability has the advantage that only the windscreen, and not the entire table cooker, needs to be rotated to align the windscreen with the wind direction and thus effectively protect the heating device from the wind.

[0027] The windscreen is advantageously made from the same material as the mounting unit. This saves on material and manufacturing costs. Furthermore, both the windscreen and the mounting unit are equally robust against the thermal effects of the heating device.

[0028] The stand unit conveniently features an opening on its top through which the windscreen can be inserted. This allows the windscreen to be removed when using the tabletop cooker indoors or in calm conditions.

[0029] In a particular embodiment, the tabletop cooker has a receiving device for receiving the heating element. In particular, the receiving device is designed to be plate-shaped, round, and / or circular. In particular, the receiving device has a height of at least 0.75 cm, in particular at least 1.5 cm, and in particular at least 2 cm.

[0030] In particular, the receiving device is made of wood, metal, or concrete. This ensures that the receiving device has a heavier effect.

[0031] In particular, the mounting bracket is located inside the stand and can be removed from the stand. This ensures that the mounting bracket holds the heating element securely in position and also increases the overall weight of the tabletop cooker and stand. Even in strong gusts of wind, the tabletop cooker remains firmly in place.

[0032] The table cooker is advantageously part of a table cooker set, which includes... - a table cooker, - a container for storing bread.

[0033] The container includes a frame, which is made of the same material as the stand. This has the advantage of saving on material and process costs. Brief description of the drawings

[0034] Further developments, advantages, and applications arise from the dependent requirements and from the following description based on the figures. The figures illustrate: Fig. 1: a table cooker according to a first embodiment of the invention in perspective view, Fig. 2: a table cooker according to the first embodiment of the invention in section Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b, wherein Fig. 2a the first position of the setup level and Fig. 2b shows the second position of the installation plane, Fig. 3: a table cooker according to the first embodiment of the invention comprising a windscreen, only the back of the windscreen is visible, in perspective view in Fig. 3a and in perspective view in Fig. 3b the standalone windscreen, viewed from the front, for use in a table cooker according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 4: a table cooker according to a second embodiment of the invention in perspective view. Fig. 5: A container for storing bread in perspective view. Detailed description of the drawings

[0035] While preferred embodiments are described in the present application, it should be clearly pointed out that the invention is not limited to these and can also be implemented in other ways within the scope of the following claims.

[0036] Identical elements in the figures are identified across all figures by the same reference symbols.

[0037] Fig. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a tabletop cooker 1 in a perspective view. This tabletop cooker includes a circular base unit 3, which is preferably made of metal. The base unit 3 has a circular frame 5 and several supports 7. The supports 7 are attached to the inside of the frame 5, for example by riveting, and extend vertically downwards, curving inwards and meeting at the underside of the base unit 3. In this way, the supports 7 also serve to place the tabletop cooker on a surface.

[0038] Preferably the frame 5 and the supports 7 are made of the same material, in particular metal.

[0039] Furthermore, the support unit 3 comprises a circular reversible plate 8, which is arranged between the upper surface of the frame 6 and the upper surface of the supports 7. The reversible plate 8 includes a plurality of projections 9, in particular ribs, on its underside and upper surface. The projections 9 have a different height on the underside than on the upper surface and are arranged circularly on both sides, extending radially. The upper surfaces of the projections 9 form a support surface for placing a cooking vessel, e.g., a fondue pot. The reversible plate 8 is also removable from the support unit 3. Preferably, the reversible plate 8 and the projections 9 are made of the same material, in particular metal.

[0040] A central opening 10 is provided in the middle of the reversible plate 8, which is aligned centrally with the heating element 2 to enable efficient heat transfer to the underside of the cookware. The heating element 2 has a combustible combustion device, but the heating element can also be, for example, an electric heat source. The heating element 2 is embedded in a round and plate-shaped receiving device 12, which is arranged within the frame 5 of the mounting unit 3. In this embodiment, the receiving device 12 is made of metal.

[0041] The table cooker 1 also includes a windshield 11. The windshield 11, which is made of metal, is positioned to the side of the heating element 2 and partially encloses it. Furthermore, the windshield 11 is rotatable relative to both the stand 3 and the heating element 2. This allows for effective protection of the heating element 2, oriented towards the wind direction, and therefore efficient heating of the cookware.

[0042] Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b shows the table cooker according to Fig. Figure 1 shows a sectional view with the heating device 2 removed. The support unit 3 has a support level 4 for placing a cooking vessel, e.g., a caquelon. The support level 4 is formed by the upper surfaces of the projections 9.

[0043] In the Fig. 2a The support level 4 is initially positioned above the top of the frame 6. Consequently, there is a height difference h1 between the support level 4 and the top of the frame 6. This height difference h1 allows for the placement of cookware that is larger than the inner diameter of the frame 5 of the support unit 3.

[0044] In the Fig. 2b, the support level 4 is arranged in a second position below the top of the frame 6. Consequently, there is a height difference h2 between the support level 4 and the top of the frame 6. This height difference h2 only allows the placement of cookware that is smaller than the diameter of the inside of the frame 5 of the support unit 3.

[0045] By turning the reversible plate 8, the mounting plane can be moved from the first position to the second position. This allows the mounting plane 4 to be moved from the first position to the second position, or vice versa, in the simplest way. The height difference between the first and second positions is in the Fig. 2b illustrated using dh.

[0046] Fig. Figure 3a shows the table cooker 1 again in perspective view, with the windscreen 11 visible and shown from the rear.

[0047] Fig. Figure 3b shows the windscreen 11 in perspective. The windscreen 11 is round and has upright sides extending at least 240° around its circumference. At the top, the sides curve outwards, forming a frame that runs parallel to the underside of the windscreen. The windscreen 11 also has an opening at the bottom so that it can be positioned over the heating device 2 and enclose the heating device 2 laterally.

[0048] Fig. Figure 4 shows an alternative embodiment of a table cooker 1 in perspective view, wherein the receiving device 12 is compared to the embodiment of the Fig. The mounting device 12 is designed differently in each of the three parts. In this example, the mounting device 12 is made of wood or concrete and thus exerts a compressive force on the mounting unit 3. This mounting device 12 also has a centrally located recess 14 in which a heating device 2 can be placed. The mounting device 12, as well as the wind guard 11 and the heating device 2, can be removed through an opening in the mounting unit 13.

[0049] In this view, the tops of the supports 15, on which the turning plate 8 is placed, are also more clearly visible.

[0050] Fig.Figure 5 shows a container 16 for storing bread in a perspective view. The container 16 is part of a tabletop cooker set, which also includes the tabletop cooker 1. The container 16 has a frame 17, which is made of the same material as the stand 3. A textile bag 18 is arranged inside the frame 17.

Claims

[1] Table cooker (1), comprising - a heating device (2), - a setup unit (3) with a horizontal setup level (4) for placing a cookware on the setup level (4), characterized by , that the installation level (4) is arranged above the heating device (2). [2] Tabletop cooker (1) according to claim 1, wherein the mounting surface (4) is movable into a first position and into a second position, wherein the first position and the second position are at different heights in the vertical direction. [3] Tabletop cooker (1) according to claim 2, wherein the mounting unit (3) has a frame (5) with a frame top (6) and wherein the mounting plane (4) is arranged above the frame top (6) in the first position and below the frame top (6) in the second position. [4] Tabletop cooker (1) according to claim 3, wherein the frame (5) completely surrounds the installation surface (4), in particular completely encircles it. [5] Tabletop cooker (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the mounting unit (3) has a reversible plate (8) such that by reversing the reversible plate (8) the mounting plane (4) can be moved from the first position to the second position, in particular wherein the reversible plate (8) has a centered hole (10). [6] Table cooker (1) according to claim 5, wherein the reversible plate (8) has a plurality of protrusions (9), in particular ridges, on both a bottom and a top, wherein the protrusions (9) of the bottom have a different height in the vertical direction than the protrusions (9) of the top, in particular wherein the protrusions (9) are arranged circularly and extend in the radial direction. [7] Tabletop cooker (1) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a wind guard (11) which is arranged laterally to the heating device (2), in particular partially enclosing the heating device (2), and is removable from the tabletop cooker (1), in particular wherein the wind guard (11) encloses the heating device (2) in the circumferential direction by at least 200°, in particular by at least 240°, and / or by a maximum of 270°, in particular by a maximum of 230°. [8] Tabletop cooker (1) according to claim 7, wherein the windscreen (11) - is rotatable relative to the mounting unit (3), and / or - is rotatable relative to the heating device (2), and / or - is located below the installation level (4). [9] Table cooker (1) according to one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the windscreen (11) is made of the same material as the stand (3). [10] Tabletop cooker (1) according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the stand unit (3) has an opening (13) on its upper side through which the windscreen (11) can be inserted into the stand unit (3). [11] Table cooker (1) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a receiving device (12) for receiving the heating device (2). [12] Tabletop cooker (1) according to claim 11, wherein the receiving device (12) is made of wood or metal or concrete. [13] Tabletop cooker (1) according to one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the receiving device (12) is arranged within the mounting unit (3) and is removable from the mounting unit (3) or fixed in the mounting unit (3). [14] Tabletop cooker set comprising the tabletop cooker (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a container (16) for storing bread, wherein the container (16) has a frame (17) wherein the frame (17) is made of the same material as the stand (3).

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