Cooking device

Abstract

Cooking device (1) with a base body (2), wherein the base body (2) comprises a cooking chamber (3) with a cooking chamber opening (4) for filling the cooking chamber (3), and wherein a holder receptacle (5) for receiving at least one food carrier holder (6) is provided in the cooking chamber (3). The holder receptacle (5) comprises a through-opening (7) in a cooking chamber wall (8), wherein a retaining element (9) of the food carrier holder (6) extends through the through-opening (7) in the cooking chamber wall (8) when installed. A sealing element (10) with a receptacle (11) for the retaining element (9) is inserted into the through-opening (7). The through-opening (7) is arranged in a debossing (12) in the cooking chamber wall (8), wherein a wall section (13) of the debossing (12), in which the through-opening (7) is arranged, is at an angle (a) to the cooking chamber wall (8) into which the debossing (12) is made.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device with at least one food carrier holder and at least one base body, wherein the base body comprises at least one cooking chamber with at least one opening for filling the cooking chamber, and wherein the at least one food carrier holder is arranged in the cooking chamber, and wherein at least one holder receptacle for receiving the at least one food carrier holder is provided in the cooking chamber. The holder receptacle comprises at least one through-opening in at least one wall of the cooking chamber, wherein at least one retaining element of the food carrier holder, in the installed state, extends at least partially through the through-opening in the cooking chamber wall. Furthermore, at least one sealing element with at least one receptacle for the retaining element is inserted into the through-opening.The present invention also relates to a method for installing a food carrier holder in the cooking chamber of a cooking device.

[0002] Cooking appliances with a cooking chamber typically have systems for arranging cooking trays or similar items. These systems usually also allow the user to position one or more cooking trays at different heights within the cooking chamber.

[0003] Such systems typically include a food rack holder, which, depending on the design, may consist of a pull-out section or simply provide a slot for a food rack. Usually, a food rack holder is provided on each side of the cooking chamber, allowing, for example, a baking tray or a wire rack to be inserted into or held in place by the two holders.

[0004] One type of food rack holder is a so-called support grid. Such a support grid is simply inserted or hung in openings in the oven wall using rods that protrude at approximately right angles to the insertion direction. To seal the opening and prevent rattling, silicone sealant is inserted between the rod and the opening.

[0005] Heavy food items and accessories in the cooking chamber lead to a high load and therefore a heavy load on the cooking racks, which is then transferred to the rack holders. This heavy load can cause the rack holders to tilt or even slip away from the cooking chamber wall on both sides, making the rack holders, especially those with wire racks inserted into the wall, no longer secure. This is primarily because the rods passing through the cooking chamber wall are not securely seated in the silicone insert in the opening, as the material gives way under excessive load and is compressed or displaced. However, the silicone insert is essential for a tight seal.

[0006] Furthermore, if the load is too high, the movement of the support grid or the mounting rod of the support grid can deform or warp the cooking chamber wall, at least in the area of ​​the opening, which can be very detrimental functionally and is also visually unappealing.

[0007] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a cooking appliance in which a more reliable attachment of a food carrier holder can be ensured.

[0008] This problem is solved by a cooking device with the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments.

[0009] The cooking device according to the invention comprises at least one base body, wherein the base body has at least one cooking chamber with at least one opening for filling the cooking chamber. At least one holder receptacle for receiving at least one food carrier holder is provided in the cooking chamber, wherein the holder receptacle includes at least one through-opening in at least one cooking chamber wall. In the installed state, at least one retaining element of the food carrier holder extends at least partially through the through-opening in the cooking chamber wall, wherein at least one sealing element with at least one receptacle for the retaining element is inserted in the through-opening. Furthermore, the through-opening is arranged in at least one indentation in the cooking chamber wall, wherein a wall section of the indentation in which the through-opening is arranged is at an angle to the cooking chamber wall into which the indentation is formed.

[0010] Additionally or alternatively, the through-opening can also be aligned at an angle to a vertical plane of the cooking carrier holder, wherein the vertical plane of the cooking carrier holder is defined by the support elements of the cooking carrier holder provided for receiving the cooking carriers.

[0011] In general, it is preferred that the passage opening is arranged at an angle to a vertical orientation, with the cooking chamber walls or side walls usually being aligned along the vertical.

[0012] In particular, the holder receptacle includes the through-opening, the sealing molding and the support device.

[0013] Preferably, at least two holder receptacles are provided per cooking tray holder, and preferably at least two cooking tray holders are provided in the cooking chamber, in particular at least one cooking tray holder on the left side wall and at least one cooking tray holder on the right side wall.

[0014] The cooking device according to the invention offers many advantages. A significant advantage is that the angled arrangement of the through-opening allows for a particularly secure hold of the food carrier holder in the cooking chamber or on the cooking chamber wall. This ensures that the food carrier holder is better fixed in a predetermined position, especially when, for example, a food carrier is inserted or a higher load is applied to the food carrier holder.

[0015] The angled arrangement of the through-opening reduces or eliminates the risk of the cooking tray holder slipping out of the holder receptacle or the through-opening. This ensures that even under heavy loads, such as when placing heavy food on a tray inserted into the holder, the cooking tray holder remains securely in place. This is because the retaining element inserted into the through-opening, with its angled edge, effectively wedges itself in place, especially under load.

[0016] Preferably, the opening is oriented downwards when viewed from the cooking chamber, or is positioned at an angle such that the opening is directed at least slightly towards the cooking chamber floor level outside the cooking chamber. Due to the downward orientation of the opening, the food carrier is advantageously pressed further into the opening when a load is placed on it and cannot slip out towards the center of the cooking chamber. Therefore, the food carrier holder can only be removed if it is lifted at least slightly upwards or relieved of its load.

[0017] The angle is particularly preferably between 1° and 90°, preferably between 1° and 45°, particularly preferably between 1° and 15°, and especially at 5°. Depending on the embodiment, other angle ranges or angles can also be used expediently. In particular, for example, a wall section or such a deformation oriented at a right angle to the substantially vertical cooking chamber wall can be provided, so that a through-opening incorporated therein is also arranged at a right angle to the rest of the cooking chamber wall.

[0018] In advantageous further developments, the holding element is arranged at an angle on the cooking tray holder. In addition to the angled opening of the passage, this allows for a particularly reliable force to be applied between the holding element and the passage opening.

[0019] Preferably, the retaining element includes at least one bend such that at least one end section of the retaining element is at an angle to the rest of the retaining element. Even with this design, a particularly secure hold of the food carrier holder in the through-opening can preferably be achieved.

[0020] The angle of the wall section of the embossing and the angle of the retaining element are particularly preferably matched. This allows for an optimal force effect between the retaining element and the through-opening to be achieved or predetermined.

[0021] In particular, the angle of the wall section and the angle of the retaining element are essentially the same. This preferably allows for a particularly secure engagement of the retaining element in the passage opening or a interaction of the retaining element with the edge or the wall in the edge section of the passage opening.

[0022] In optimized designs, the bend on the retaining element, when installed, is located on the side of the cooking chamber wall facing away from the cooking chamber. This ensures that the bend is present at the end of the retaining element that extends through the opening from the cooking chamber. This also creates a clamping effect between the cooking chamber wall or opening and the retaining element, resulting in a particularly secure hold for the food carrier.

[0023] Particularly preferred is the bending design such that at least one section of the retaining element is oriented essentially downwards after the bending in the installed state. This effectively prevents the food carrier holder or the retaining element from slipping out of the through-opening or reduces the risk of slippage.

[0024] In advantageous embodiments, at least one bent section of the element forms at least one undercut or a type of undercut. This ensures that the food carrier holder or the holding element can no longer be pulled horizontally or downwards out of the through-opening, at least as soon as a load is applied to it.

[0025] Preferably, a plurality of bends are incorporated into the retaining element, so that at least in sections the retaining element has a rounded profile. For example, a continuous curve can be provided on the retaining element.

[0026] Preferably, at least two retaining elements are provided, wherein the bends are provided on the at least two retaining elements such that the bent sections point towards or away from each other. In this way, a clamping effect can be achieved in addition to or as an alternative to a downward bend, whereby the retaining elements pointing towards or away from each other are clamped in a lateral direction.

[0027] One aspect is that the support device is designed as a separate component from the sealing mold and can be inserted into the sealing mold. Furthermore, the support device can be integrated into the sealing mold when the cooking tray holder is already mounted. In particular, the support device provides the receptacle for the retaining element of the cooking tray holder.

[0028] One aspect is that the support device is designed in particular as a support ring and / or as a support sleeve.

[0029] In particular, at least two holder mounts are provided per food carrier holder.

[0030] A significant advantage is that the use of a support device in the sealing element's recess allows for a particularly secure and precise fit of the food carrier holder within the cooking chamber or against the chamber wall. This is achieved, for example, because the support device provides better support for the food carrier holder's retaining element and enables a more stable fit, thus ensuring the food carrier holder is more securely fixed in a predetermined position, especially when, for example, a food carrier is inserted or a heavier load is applied to the food carrier holder.

[0031] Preferably, the support device is more dimensionally stable than the sealing element. This prevents the sealing element, which is typically designed to be deformable, from being directly deformed by the retaining element. Since the retaining element is not located directly in the receptacle of the sealing element but rather in the support device, a better and more dimensionally stable fit of the retaining element within the holder receptacle is achieved.

[0032] Preferably, the support structure consists at least partially of metal and / or plastic. In particular, when plastic is used, it is recommended that a temperature-resistant plastic be employed.

[0033] Preferably, regardless of the material properties, the corresponding support device can be manufactured as a turned part.

[0034] In advantageous embodiments, the sealing element consists at least partially of silicone. The sealing element can be used, in particular, to seal the cooking chamber and preferably the opening in the cooking chamber wall. This is especially advantageous when the cooking appliance is designed, for example, as a steam cooker, or when the cooking appliance provides at least one steam function.

[0035] Preferably, at least one outer diameter of the support device is adapted to at least one inner diameter of the receptacle in the sealing element. It is particularly preferred that the diameters are adapted to each other in such a way that the support device is securely held in the sealing element.

[0036] In advantageous further developments, the outer diameter has at least a slight oversize compared to the inner diameter. This ensures, in particular, that the support device is inserted into the receptacle with a certain pressure, thus slightly displacing material from the sealing element and guaranteeing a secure fit of the support device within the sealing element.

[0037] In preferred embodiments, the receptacle in the sealing element has at least one undercut. This preferably ensures that the support device, once inserted into the receptacle, can no longer fall out or be removed as easily, and is held in position.

[0038] Preferably, the support device comprises at least one step. In particular, the step can be located in the area of ​​the undercut when installed and support this undercut or the positioning.

[0039] The opening in the support device is particularly preferably adapted in size and / or contour to the holding element. In particular, the opening or opening in the support device is selected such that, for example, there is only a slight excess compared to the holding element, thus preferably achieving stable guidance.

[0040] In advantageous embodiments, the support device comprises at least one spring element. By providing at least one spring element on or in the support device, a particularly reliable retention of the holding element in the bushing or in the support device can be achieved. In particular, an additional spring element can be provided.

[0041] Alternatively or additionally, the support device can, for example, be slotted at least in sections so that it springs back slightly when the retaining element is inserted, thus holding the retaining element stably in the guide. A design analogous to the feed mechanism of a mechanical pencil can also be advantageously used or adapted.

[0042] Preferably, the support device has at least one chamfer at at least one end. Such a chamfer or rounding is provided particularly on the insertion side and can serve as an insertion aid. This allows the support device to be inserted into the receptacle in the sealing molding particularly well and easily.

[0043] In practical further developments, the sealing element and the support device are manufactured as a single assembly. It is particularly advantageous if the support device is integrated into the sealing element or at least partially cast into it. In practical embodiments, the food carrier is a support grid. This allows for a structurally simple food carrier holder.

[0044] Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments, which are explained below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0045] The figures show: Figure 1 is a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a cooking device according to the invention in a front view; Figure 2 is a purely schematic representation of another embodiment of a cooking device according to the invention in a perspective view; Figure 3 is a purely schematic representation of an embodiment of a cooking device according to the invention in a front view; Figure 4 is a purely schematic detail view (Detail A in Figure 3 ) of an embodiment of a cooking device according to the invention in a sectional view; and Figure 5 a purely schematic detail view (Detail B in Figure 2 ) of an embodiment of a cooking device according to the invention in a perspective sectional view.

[0046] In Figure 1A cooking device 1 according to the invention is shown schematically in a front view, wherein the cooking device 1 is designed here as an oven 100.

[0047] The cooking device 1 comprises a base unit 2 in which a cooking chamber 3 with a cooking chamber opening 4 is formed. The cooking chamber opening 4 can be closed by means of a door 18, which is shown here in an open position to allow a view into the cooking chamber 3.

[0048] In the illustrated embodiments, eight food carrier holders 6 are provided on the left and right walls of the cooking chamber, which are designed here as so-called support grids 16. Food carriers, such as a baking tray, can be arranged in these food carrier holders 6 or support grids 16 at different levels for cooking food. One food carrier 6 is not shown in the figures.

[0049] The food carrier holders 6 are inserted here into through-openings 7 in the cooking chamber walls 8 by means of retaining elements 9, as shown in detail in the following figures. According to the invention, the retaining element 9 has at least one bend 12.

[0050] In Figure 2Figure 1 schematically depicts a basic unit 2 of a cooking device 1 according to the invention in a perspective view, with a food carrier 6 shown on the left wall of the cooking chamber 8. Here, too, it is known that the food carrier 6, or the support grid 16, is inserted by a retaining element 9 into a holder receptacle 5 in the wall of the cooking chamber 8 or into a through-opening 7 in the wall of the cooking chamber 8. As can be seen in detail in the following figures, the end section 14 of the retaining element is formed downwards by a bend 12 on the side 13 facing away from the cooking chamber 3, so that the food carrier 6 can only be removed from the holder receptacle 5 or the through-opening 7 by lifting it slightly upwards. Accidental slippage or tipping due to weight during cooking is thus prevented.

[0051] Since the cooking device 1, or oven 100, is also equipped with a steam function, and generally speaking, it is necessary to seal the opening 7 in the oven wall into which the retaining element 9 is inserted. For this purpose, a sealing element 10 is provided, which is made of silicone 26 and provides a receptacle 11 for the retaining element 9. The sealing element 10 is part of the retaining receptacle 5.

[0052] In Figure 3 The diagram shows a purely schematic view of a side wall 8 of a cooking chamber 3 of a cooking device 1 according to the invention. It can be seen that the food carrier holder 6, designed as a support grid 16, is inserted into corresponding holder receptacles 5 in the cooking chamber wall 8 by means of a front and a rear retaining element 9. Thus, a food carrier holder 6 or a support grid 16 can be arranged on the left and right sides of the cooking chamber 3, respectively.

[0053] As described in detail in the following figures, the passage opening 7 is arranged in a wall section 13, which is arranged via a embossing 12 at an angle a relative to the rest of the cooking chamber wall 8 or to the vertical or to a vertical section of the cooking carrier holder 6.

[0054] In Figure 4 is the view according to Figure 3 The diagram is shown schematically along the section plane AA. Here too, the cooking tray holder 6 or the support grid 16 is familiar, providing several insertion levels for a cooking tray such as a baking sheet.

[0055] Furthermore, it can be seen that the passage opening 7 is provided in an indentation 12 on an angled wall section 13, so that the passage opening 7 is at an angle a relative to the rest of the cooking chamber wall 8 or here also to a vertical plane of the cooking carrier holder 6.

[0056] In Figure 5 The passage of the retaining element 9 through the through-opening 7 is shown in an enlarged detail view.

[0057] Here too, it is known that the passage opening 7 is provided in a wall section 13, which, by means of a correspondingly executed embossing 12, stands out at an angle a relative to the rest of the cooking chamber wall 8 and also to the vertical.

[0058] An angle a of 5° is provided here, so that the passage opening 7 from the cooking chamber 3 is angled slightly downwards towards the cooking chamber floor level.

[0059] This results in the retaining element 9 being particularly secure in the opening 7, and even being pressed further into the opening 7 when a load is applied. In known systems, the food carrier holder 6 tends to tilt slightly when a load is applied, as the retaining element 9 can slip out of the opening towards the center of the cooking chamber. This is generally prevented by the angled arrangement of the opening 7.

[0060] Furthermore, in Figure 5 As shown, in the illustrated embodiments, the retaining element 9 is also angled. For this purpose, a bend 14 is provided in the embodiments shown here, so that the end section 15 of the retaining element 9 is directed downwards by the corresponding angle b, i.e., towards the oven floor plane. This allows for a particularly secure engagement of the retaining element 9 in the angled passage opening 7.

[0061] In the illustrated embodiment, the bend 14 is provided to be at an angle b relative to the normal orientation of the retaining element 9, which is adapted to the angle a of the wall section 13 of the embossing 12.

[0062] In the illustrated embodiment, angles a and b are both approximately 5°. This ensures a particularly secure hold of the cooking tray holder 6 in the cooking chamber wall 8 or the through-opening 7. Reference symbol list

[0063] 1 Cooking unit 2 Base unit 3 Cooking chamber 4 Cooking chamber opening 5 Holder receptacle 6 Food carrier holder 7 Passage opening 8 Cooking chamber wall 9 Retaining element 10 Sealing element 11 Receptacle 12 Embossing 13 Wall section 14 Bend 15 End section 16 Support grid a Angle b Angle

Claims

1. Cooking device (1) with at least one food carrier holder (6) and with at least one appliance base (2), wherein the appliance base (2) comprises at least one cooking chamber (3) with at least one cooking chamber opening (4) for filling the cooking chamber (3), wherein the at least one food carrier holder (6) is arranged in the cooking chamber (3), wherein at least one holder receptacle (5) for receiving the at least one food carrier holder (6) is provided in the cooking chamber (3), wherein the holder receptacle (5) comprises at least one through-opening (7) in at least one cooking chamber wall (8), wherein the at least one food carrier holder (6) has at least one retaining element (9), wherein the at least one retaining element (9) of the food carrier holder (6) extends at least partially through the through-opening (7) in the cooking chamber wall (8) in the installed state.wherein at least one sealing element (10) with at least one receptacle (11) for the retaining element (9) is inserted into the through-opening (7), characterized by the fact that the through-opening (7) is arranged in a debossing (12) in the cooking chamber wall (8), wherein a wall section (13) of the debossing (12), in which the through-opening (7) is arranged, is at an angle (a) to the cooking chamber wall (8) into which the debossing (12) is made.

2. Cooking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the passage opening (7) is oriented downwards as seen from the cooking chamber (3).

3. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the angle (a) is between 1° and 90°, preferably between 1° and 45°, particularly preferably between 1° and 15°, especially 5°.

4. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe holding element (9) is arranged at an angle (b) on the cooking carrier holder (6).

5. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the retaining element (9) comprises at least one bend (14) such that at least one end section (15) of the retaining element (9) is at an angle (b) to the remaining retaining element (9).

6. Cooking device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the bend (12) is provided such that at least the end section (15) of the retaining element (9) is substantially oriented downwards after the bend (14) in the installed state.

7. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that at least one chamfered section (14) forms an undercut (15).

8. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thata plurality of bends (12) are incorporated into the retaining element (9) such that at least in sections at least one rounding is present on the retaining element (9).

9. Cooking device (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the angle (a) of the wall section (13) of the embossing (12) and the angle (b) of the retaining element (9) are aligned with each other.

10. Cooking device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that angle (a) is equal to angle (b).

11. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that in the receptacle (11) of the sealing mold part (10) at least one support device with at least one through-hole for the retaining element (9) is arranged, wherein the support device is designed as a component separate from the sealing mold part (10).

12. Cooking device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact thatthe support device is more dimensionally stable than the sealing molded part (10); and / or the support device (12) consists at least partially of metal (19) and / or of plastic (20); and / or the support device (12) comprises at least one spring element (18).

13. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the recess (11) in the sealing molded part (10) has at least one undercut (16).

14. Cooking device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the cooking tray holder (6) is a support grid (16).

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