FOOD PRODUCT MANUFACTURING MOLD INCLUDING, IN PARTICULAR, TWO MOLD PARTS AND A DEFORMABLE SHEET

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a mold (1) for manufacturing a food product comprising a first part (10a) and a second part (10b) movable relative to each other at least between a closed position and an open position, said first (10a) and second (10b) parts each comprising an internal cavity (101a, 101b) for receiving a portion of food product material (9) to be shaped, said internal cavities (101a, 101b) having complementary shapes. An edge of said mold (1) comprises an opening (11) leading into said internal cavities (101a, 101b), and said mold (1) further comprises a deformable sheet (12) connecting said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) and being configured to receive and surround said portion of material (9). Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: MOLD FOR MANUFACTURING A FOOD PRODUCT COMPRISING IN PARTICULAR TWO MOLD PARTS AND A DEFORMABLE SHEET Disclosure domain

[0001] The disclosure covers the agri-food sector, and in particular food products sold in butcher shops or in large and medium-sized retail outlets. More specifically, the disclosure concerns devices that aid in the manufacture of food products, presented for example, but not exclusively, in the form of a mixture comprising a preparation of one or more meats and / or ingredients, such as cheese, ham, bacon, vegetables, or other products.

[0002] Generally, these food products are marketed raw so that the customer can cook the food product himself, for example in the oven, in a pan or on the barbecue. Previous art

[0003] It is known, in order to manufacture such food products, to assemble by hand the different ingredients of the mixture and to shape / conform, again by hand, this assembly into a substantially crescent shape, for example, when it comes to manufacturing a cordon bleu type product.

[0004] However, a drawback of this technique lies in the fact that mixing, combining the different ingredients, and then shaping the product are relatively time-consuming, especially when one wishes to give the finished product an aesthetic shape, such as a half-moon for a cordon bleu, for example. This aesthetic criterion cannot be ignored in order to facilitate the sale of such products by the professional who prepares them.

[0005] Another drawback of this technique is that the food portions to be assembled are not always identical. Therefore, there is a risk that the shape and dimensions of the food product may not be consistent from one product to another, which could negatively impact sales.

[0006] Another drawback is that it is generally necessary to use string, plastic wrap, or cooking film to try to give the food product a defined shape. However, using such materials is relatively complex and time-consuming and does not guarantee an optimal result.

[0007] There is therefore a need to provide a new manufacturing solution for a food product that is simple and quick to implement and that makes it possible to obtain a The product has a regular and aesthetically pleasing shape after manufacturing. Disclosure Summary

[0008] The invention was conceived with these drawbacks of the prior art in mind. The invention relates more particularly to a mold for manufacturing a food product. According to the invention, the mold comprises a first part and a second part movable relative to each other at least between a closed position and an open position, said first and second parts each comprising an internal cavity for receiving a portion of food product material to be shaped, said internal cavities having complementary shapes.

[0009] An edge of said mold includes an opening leading into said internal cavities and said mold further includes a deformable sheet connecting said first and second parts of said mold and configured to accommodate and surround said portion of material.

[0010] Thus, the disclosure proposes a simple and effective solution that facilitates the manufacture of a food product, for example, a cordon bleu. A two-part mold using a deformable sheet that accommodates the portion of material of the food product to be shaped, combined with an opening on one edge of the mold, allows the mold to adapt to the weight of the food product to be manufactured, in that the excess material can overflow / extend through the opening.

[0011] Furthermore, such a solution simplifies the preparation of this type of product. Such a mold allows for repeatability in the manufacture of this type of product, resulting in homogeneous / identical products.

[0012] According to a particular aspect, said deformable sheet is made of silicone.

[0013] Silicone is a deformable material capable of returning to its original shape, even after a very high number of use cycles. Such a material is therefore particularly well-suited to the mold's requirements, according to disclosure. Furthermore, it is a waterproof material compatible with use in the food industry. This material also facilitates mold cleaning.

[0014] According to another particular aspect, said deformable sheet has a thickness between 0.1mm and 5mm.

[0015] Such a thickness ensures a perfect seal of the silicone sheet while allowing suitable deformation of the latter.

[0016] According to a particular aspect, said internal cavity of said first mold part comprises, on at least a portion of its periphery, a groove or a projecting rim, and in that said internal cavity of said second mold part comprises correspondingly, on at least a portion of its periphery, a groove or a projecting rim configured to cooperate with said groove or rim of said first part of the mold.

[0017] Thus, such a structure ensures optimal sealing of the deformable sheet when the mold is closed. This prevents excess material from escaping the mold cavity through any opening other than the one provided for this purpose. This rim and groove also help to center the first and second parts of the mold relative to each other.

[0018] According to another particular aspect, the mold includes an assembly gap between said groove and said rim in the closed position of said mold, said assembly gap being less than twice the thickness of said deformable sheet.

[0019] Such an assembly set, the dimensions of which are smaller than the thickness of the deformable sheet folded back on itself, allows the deformable sheet to be compressed between the rim and the groove so as to contribute to the mold's seal. In this way, the food material placed in the mold cannot escape / leak out of the mold. Excess food material can only overflow into the pocket formed by the deformable sheet extending through the mold cover provided for this purpose.

[0020] According to another particular aspect, said groove and said protruding rim have a corresponding section in the form of a trapezoid.

[0021] Such a shape ensures optimal sealing of the mold. This shape also prevents excessive mechanical stress on the deformable sheet, thus avoiding a reduction in its lifespan.

[0022] According to another particular aspect, the mold includes means for joining the first and second parts of said mold.

[0023] According to another particular aspect, said means of securing comprise two pawls carried by one of said first and second parts and two corresponding oblong slots provided in the other of said first and second parts.

[0024] These fastening means constitute a simple solution for joining the first and second parts of the mold. The use of pins and oblong slots also makes it possible to obtain a sliding pivot, or simple pivot, connection between the first and second parts of the mold. Thanks to this sliding pivot / pivot connection, the parts of the mold together form a lever arm that allows optimal pressure to be exerted on the mold in order to compress the portion and thus shape the food product.

[0025] According to a particular aspect, the mold includes means for reversibly securing the deformable sheet to said first and second parts of said mold.

[0026] Such a solution allows for easy cleaning and maintenance of the mold. It also facilitates changing the sheet in the event of tearing or wear. the latter.

[0027] The disclosure also relates to a food product manufacturing assembly comprising at least two molds as described above, said at least two molds being arranged in a juxtaposed manner.

[0028] Such a set allows the preparation of several food products simultaneously in order to save time for the user.

[0029] The disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing one or more food products using a manufacturing mold or assembly as described above, said method comprising, for each mold:

[0030] - the supply and disposal of a portion of the food product material to conform on the said deformable sheet of the said mold in the open position, at the level of one of the said first and second parts of the said mold;

[0031] - the displacement of the other of the said first and second parts of said mold of so as to obtain the passage of the mold from said open position to a solidification position in which said deformable sheet surrounds said portion of material and said means of solidification of said first and second parts of said mold cooperate together;

[0032] - the application of a force / pressure on at least one of the said first and second parts of said mold to bring said first and second parts together until a closed position of said mold is reached in which said first and second parts of said mold are entirely brought together so as to compress said portion and conform the food product within said internal cavities of said mold;

[0033] - the unmolding of said food product by opening said mold and removing the finished food product. List of Figures

[0034] The disclosure, and its various advantages, will be more easily understood in light of the following description of an illustrative and non-limiting embodiment thereof, and the accompanying drawings, among which: - [Fig.l] is a perspective view of a manufacturing mold for a food product according to the disclosure, in a first open position; - [Fig.2] is a perspective view of the mold of [Fig.1] in progress closure; - [Fig.3] is a perspective view of the mold of [Fig.1] during the closing process; - [Fig.4] is a cross-sectional view of the mold of [Fig.1] in the fixed position; - [Fig.5] is a perspective view of the mold of [Fig.1] in the closed position; - [Fig.6] is a cross-sectional view of the mold of [Fig.5]; - [Fig.7] is a perspective view of an assembly comprising two molds consistent with the disclosure; - [Fig.8] is a schematic view of the manufacturing process of a food product in accordance with the disclosure using at least one mold according to the disclosure. Detailed description

[0035] The general principle of the invention is based on the use of a mold comprising two parts, or half-shells, between which is placed a deformable sheet intended to receive a portion of the food product to be shaped. Closing the mold and applying pressure to it allows the manufactured food product to be given the desired shape.

[0036] In one embodiment, the two half-shells of the mold include a crescent-shaped internal cavity for manufacturing a cordon bleu-type food product. Other types of cavities can, of course, be provided to shape food products of other shapes.

[0037] Preferably, the mold has a lateral opening that allows excess food material to overflow from the first and second parts 10a, 10b of the mold while being contained by the deformable sheet, thus allowing the food product to maintain a regular shape despite variations in the amount of food material placed in the mold. In other words, the excess food material can extend beyond the mold but remains contained within the deformable sheet.

[0038] Preferably, the mold also has means for joining the half-shells together to allow easy manufacturing of the food product, thus limiting the risk of undesired opening of the mold during the manufacture of the food product.

[0039] The technique described also relates to an assembly comprising at least two molds that can be arranged in a juxtaposed manner with respect to each other, as detailed in the remainder of this description.

[0040] The solution described in this disclosure thus facilitates and optimizes the manufacture of food products. Indeed, thanks to the implementation of the half-shells and the deformable sheet, the assembly and shaping of the product are simplified, as is the demolding of the so-called "finished" product, which is also made easier. The manufacture of the food product is therefore made simpler and faster, while guaranteeing uniformity of shape.

[0041] Thus, the implementation of the mold also makes it possible to obtain a food product whose shape is regular and therefore more aesthetic.

[0042] More specifically, [Fig.1] illustrates a mold 1 conforming to the disclosure for the manufacture of a food product, the food product being in this example in the form of a cordon bleu.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mold 1 comprises a first mold part, or first half-shell, 10a, which constitutes the male part of the mold, and a second part, or second half-shell, 10b, which constitutes the female part of the mold. The first 10a and second 10b parts of the mold 1 are joined to each other by means of a deformable sheet 12, which will be described in more detail later.

[0044] The first part 10a comprises a base 105a of substantially parallelepiped shape. The base 105a includes a substantially flat (not visible) lower surface which serves as a support surface on which the mold 1 can rest. The base 105a also includes an upper surface 106a having an internal cavity 101a. In this example, the internal cavity 101a has a crescent shape so as to produce a food product of the cordon bleu type. It is understood, however, that the internal cavity 101a can take any other shape without departing from the general principle of the invention. For example, the internal cavity 101a could be in the shape of a circle, a rectangle, a square, a Christmas tree, an animal, a vegetable, a film or cartoon character, etc.

[0045] The internal cavity 101a is delimited by a rim 102 projecting from the upper surface 106a of the first part 10a of the mold. In this example, the rim 102 has a trapezoidal cross-section.

[0046] A first lateral surface 107a of the first part 10a of the mold 1 includes a recess 111a opening into the cavity 101a.

[0047] In this example, a flange 108a is fixed to a second (non-visible) lateral surface of the base 105a opposite the first lateral surface 107a, which has the recess 11a. This flange 108a is substantially in an inverted L shape, the vertical part of which is fixed to the first lateral surface 107a of the base 105a by means 122 for securing the deformable sheet 12 to the mold 1. More precisely, the deformable sheet 12 is fixed to the first part 10a of the mold 1 by clamping / wedging the deformable sheet 12 between the base 105a and the flange 108a (as illustrated in [Fig. 6]). The means 122 are in this example in the form of fixing screws that secure the base 105a and the flange 108a together.

[0048] The horizontal part of the flange 108a in the shape of an inverted L constitutes a handle 110a for holding the mold 1.

[0049] The second part 10b of the mold 1 comprises a base 105b of a shape substantially corresponding to that of the first part 10a of the mold. The base 105b comprises a generally flat lower surface 112 (visible in particular in [Fig. 2]) which serves as support surface on which the user can exert pressure when the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 are assembled so as to shape the food product.

[0050] The second part 10b of the mold 1 also includes an upper surface 106b having an internal cavity 101b of a shape corresponding to the internal cavity 101a of the first part 10a of the mold 1.

[0051] The internal cavity 101b of the second part 10b is delimited by a groove 103 cut relative to the upper surface 106b of the first part 10b of the mold 1. The groove 103 has a shape complementary to / corresponding to the rim 102 of the first part 10a of the mold 1 so as to receive the rim 102 when the mold 1 is closed. Thus, the rim 102 and the groove 103 cooperate to ensure optimal guidance and positioning of the first 10a and second 10b parts relative to each other when the mold 1 closes.

[0052] As detailed later, the rim 102 and the groove 103 also contribute to the good sealing of the deformable sheet 12 so that the food material placed on the deformable sheet 12 does not escape and overflow undesirably from the mold 1.

[0053] It is obviously understood that other forms of rim 102 and groove 103 can be envisaged without departing from the general principle of the invention, as long as these elements still allow participation in the guidance and positioning of parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 and in the sealing of the deformable sheet 12.

[0054] It is also understood that it is possible to reverse the positioning of the rim 102 and the groove 103. In other words, the rim 102 can be carried by the second part 10b of the mold 1 while the groove 103 can be provided in the first part 10a of the mold 1.

[0055] Identical to the first part 10a of the mold, a first lateral surface 107b of the second part 10b of the mold 1 includes a recess 111b opening into the cavity 101b. Thus, when the mold 1 is closed (as illustrated in [Fig. 5]), the recesses 11a and 111b of the first 10a and second 10b parts of the mold 1 form an opening 11 on a lateral edge of the mold 1 allowing excess food material disposed in the mold 1 to overflow from the first and second parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 (while being retained by the deformable sheet, as described in the remainder of this description).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the recess 111b can also serve as a handle to facilitate the opening of the mold 1 or the application of a pressure force on the mold 1 (for example on the part 10b of the mold 1) by the user.

[0057] A flange 108b is fixed, in this example, to a second (non-visible) lateral surface of the base 105b opposite the first lateral surface 107b having The recess 111b. This flange 108b extends from the base 105b and is fixed to the second lateral surface of the base 105b by means 122 for securing the deformable sheet 12 to the mold 1. As before, the deformable sheet 12 is fixed to the second part 10b of the mold 1 by pinching / wedges the deformable sheet 12 between the base 105b and the flange 108b. Again, the means 122 are, in this example, in the form of fixing screws that allow the base 105b and the flange 108b to be held together.

[0058] The fastening means 122 are reversible so that the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 can be disassembled and the deformable sheet 12 released. Thus, it is possible to facilitate the cleaning of the mold 1 and the sheet 12. This also allows the deformable sheet to be replaced when it shows abnormal or excessive wear.

[0059] The flanges 108a and 108b allow the deformable sheet 12 to be clamped between two larger flat surfaces. This provides optimal support for the deformable sheet 12, preventing it from detaching from the first 10a and second 10b parts of the mold 1 during use. This also reduces the risk of tearing the deformable sheet 12 during handling or cleaning of the mold 1.

[0060] The flanges 108a and 108b carry means for joining the first 10a and second 10b parts of the mold 1 together.

[0061] In this example, the flange 108a of the first part 10a of the mold 1 comprises two oblong slots 131 extending perpendicularly to the upper surface 106a, while the flange 108b of the second part 10b of the mold 1 comprises fastening pins 132 projecting from the free lateral surface of the flange 108b. The fastening pins 132 are configured to fit into, or cooperate with, the oblong slots 131 when fastening the parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 together, as illustrated in [Fig. 4].

[0062] The use of oblong slots 131 facilitates the insertion of the pins 132 into the slots 131. This particular shape also provides a degree of rotational freedom for the second part 10b relative to the first part 10a of the mold, thus creating a lever arm when the two parts 10a and 10b of the mold 1 are joined. This makes it easier for the user to apply pressure to the second part 10b of the mold 1 (while holding the first part 10a of the mold 1 by the handle 110a) to shape the food product.

[0063] It is also understood that it is possible to reverse the positioning of the oblong lights 131 and the pins 132. In other words, the lights 131 can be provided in the flange 108b of the second part 10b of the mold 1 while the pins 132 can be carried by the flange 108a of the first part 10a of the mold 1.

[0064] It is also understood that other means of securing parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 can be considered without departing from the general principle of the invention. For example, one could consider replacing the oblong slots with one or more axes of rotation and the pins with hooks that would cooperate with the axis or axes of rotation.

[0065] As previously stated, the mold 1 of the disclosure includes a deformable sheet 12 connecting the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1. This deformable sheet 12 is positioned between the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 when the mold 1 is closed. More specifically, and as illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the deformable sheet 12 is folded back on itself in the closed position of the mold 1 and is sandwiched between the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1.

[0066] As illustrated in [Fig. 2], the deformable sheet 12 is intended to receive the portion 9 of food material which is to be shaped to form the so-called "finished" food product. Thus, when the mold 1 is closed, the deformable sheet 12 tightly contains the portion 9 of food material so that when the mold 1 is closed and pressure is applied by the user to the mold 1, the portion 9 of material is compressed within the mold to spread / distribute it within the internal cavities 101a, 101b so that the portion 9 is shaped into the desired form.

[0067] The fact that the sheet 12 is deformable allows for the generation of counter-pressure on portion 9 when the mold 1 is closed. This counter-pressure compensates for any variations in the volume / quantity of portion 9 of material inside the mold while still compressing the portion 9 of material to be shaped. In this way, it is possible to manufacture food products that always have essentially the same shape. In other words, this eliminates the need for the user to precisely measure the weight or volume of portion 9 to be shaped. For example, a mold 1 according to the disclosure can be used identically with portions ranging from 80g to 200g.

[0068] Preferably, the deformable sheet 12 is made of silicone. This material is impermeable and therefore securely contains the portion 9 within the mold 1. Furthermore, silicone is a material compatible with the constraints of the food industry. Silicone also limits food adhesion, thus facilitating the unmolding of the finished food product and the cleaning of the deformable sheet 12.

[0069] In addition, silicone is a deformable material capable of returning to its original shape, even after a very high number of use cycles, so this choice is particularly suited to the constraints of mold 1 according to the disclosure.

[0070] As previously stated and illustrated in [Fig. 6], the deformable sheet 12 is deformed and pinched / wedged between the rim 102 and the groove 103 when the mold 1 is closed in such a way as to guarantee the sealing of the internal cavities 101a, 101b and prevent unwanted evacuation of food material from the mold 1. This pinching of the sheet 12 thus ensures a seal around the entire periphery / perimeter of the internal cavities 111a, 111b. In addition, the interaction of the rim 102 with the rim 103 creates a kind of baffle ensuring the sealing of the deformable sheet 12.

[0071] The deformable silicone sheet 12 preferably has a thickness between 0.1 and 5 mm, and preferably between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, so as to ensure a sufficient service life for the deformable sheet 12 despite the mechanical stresses to which it is subjected. In other words, the sealing and the ability of the deformable sheet 12 to return to its initial position must be optimal over a very high number of cycles.

[0072] Other materials, such as an elastomer, a polymer or TPU, may be considered for manufacturing the deformable sheet 12, the use of these materials depending on operational implementation conditions, and in particular on the number of uses desired for this deformable sheet.

[0073] The mold 1 has a gap between the rim 102 and the groove 103 to allow the deformable sheet 12 to be pinched. More precisely, the gap between the rim 102 and the groove 103 is less than twice the thickness of the deformable sheet 12. In this way, the deformable sheet 12 is pinched / wedged between the rim 102 and the groove 103. Furthermore, due to the dimensions of the gap between the rim 102 and the groove 103, the deformable sheet 12 is compressed (i.e., its thickness is reduced) at the rim 102 and the groove 103. This compression of the deformable sheet 12 helps to ensure optimal sealing of the mold 1 in the closed position.

[0074] When the mold 1 is opened, the deformable sheet 12 is able to return to its initial position and thickness.

[0075] As previously stated, the mold 1 has an opening 11 which, combined with the implementation of the deformable sheet 12, allows excess food material to overflow into a kind of pocket formed by the deformable sheet 12 extending through the opening 11 when pressure is exerted on the mold 1 in the closed position. Thus, the mold 1, according to the disclosure, can be adapted to the weight of the food product to be manufactured, since the excess material can overflow / extend through the opening 11 without the finished food product having an irregular shape or size from one product to another.

[0076] According to another embodiment, illustrated in [Fig. 7], the disclosure also relates to a set 7 for manufacturing several food products. More specifically, the set comprises at least two molds 1 arranged side by side, and preferably in a line next to each other. In this example, only Two molds 1 are illustrated. However, it is understood that it is possible to juxtapose a plurality of molds 1 next to each other.

[0077] In the illustrated example, assembly 7 comprises two half-shells 70a, 70b, forming the first and second parts of the mold, respectively. In this example, the half-shells are monolithic, in that each half-shell comprises a plurality of internal cavities. Such an assembly therefore allows the preparation of several food products simultaneously, resulting in significant time savings for the user.

[0078] In an unillustrated variant, it may be envisaged to simply join several molds 1 as described above. In this case, joining and gripping means (not illustrated) may be provided in order to manipulate all the molds simultaneously.

[0079] The disclosure also relates to a process 8 for manufacturing one or more food products, for example in the form of a cordon bleu. Such a process, illustrated in [Fig. 8] and described in relation to Figures 2 to 6, employs a manufacturing mold 1 as described above or an assembly 7 as described above.

[0080] The process 8 first comprises, for each mold 1, supplying and depositing 81 a portion 9 of the food product to be shaped onto the deformable sheet 12 of the mold 1 (as illustrated in [Fig. 2]), at one or the other of the parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1. The mold 1 is then in the open position, in that the two parts 10a, 10b of the mold 1 are not joined at the joining means 13. In this position, the deformable sheet 12 is open (substantially flat), that is, it is not folded over itself to surround the portion 9 of food material. In the example illustrated in [Fig. 2], the portion 9 of material is deposited onto the deformable sheet at the first part 10a of the mold 1.

[0081] It is then necessary to move (step 82) one of the first 10a or second 10b parts of the mold 1 (preferably the free part of the mold, i.e. the part of the mold on which the portion 9 is not placed, and more particularly the second part 10b in the example illustrated in Figures 3 and 4) from the open position (illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 for example) to a bonding position (illustrated in [Fig.4]) in which said deformable sheet 12 surrounds / covers the portion 9 of material and the bonding means 13 of the first and second parts of the mold cooperate together.

[0082] This movement of the first and second parts 10a, 10b of the mold, closing onto each other, allows the deformable sheet 12 to encompass / surround the portion 9 of material. To do this, it is necessary to lift the part of the mold on which the portion 9 does not rest (here, the second part 10b of mold 1), rotate it approximately 45°, and move it until the fastening means 13 cooperate. This operation is performed while portion 9 of material remains held by the deformable sheet 12.

[0083] Preferably, the insertion of the pins into the oblong lights is carried out with a maximum angle of inclination (corresponding to [Fig.4]) of the part of the mold which is moved (the second part 10b in this example) with respect to the part of the mold which is fixed (the first part 10a of the mold in this example).

[0084] A force / pressure is then applied to the movable part of the mold (the second part 10b in this example) to rotate the parts 10a and 10b of the mold 1 towards each other until a closed position of the mold 1 is reached, in which the first and second parts 10a and 10b of the mold 1 are fully brought together. The application of this force compresses the portion 9 of material within the mold so as to shape the food product into the desired form.

[0085] More specifically, this rotational movement of parts 10a, 10b towards each other generates, upon contact with portion 9, a force that tends to push portion 9 towards the free part of the deformable sheet (i.e., towards the center of the deformable sheet). At the end of this rotational movement of parts 10a, 10b towards each other, that is, when the first 10a and second 10b parts are completely brought together / glued, the compression is at its maximum and portion 9 fills the entire cavity of the mold 1. This compression allows the various components of portion 9 to bind together, which is not easily and quickly achievable by hand. It is therefore possible to do without the use of string or film to maintain the shape of the finished food product.

[0086] When force is applied to the mold 1 by the user, the deformation of the deformable sheet 12 compensates for reasonable variations in the volume of the portion 9 of food material inside the mold. Thus, the mold 1 ensures that the food product has the desired shape.

[0087] Finally, the process 8 includes a demolding step 84 of the food product by opening the mold 1 and removing the finished food product.

[0088] Optionally, the process 8 may include, prior to demolding 84, the movement 83' of the device 1 or of the assembly 7 to a storage area, such as a refrigerator or a refrigerated display case, for example.

[0089] Such a process 8, thanks to the disclosure mold, facilitates the manufacture of food products. The process also optimizes the manufacturing time of the food product while allowing it to have a regular shape.

[0090] The mold of the present disclosure is described in relation to the manufacture of a A cordon bleu-type food product consisting of several layers of food folded over themselves, with or without breading. However, it is understood that the mold can be used to make other food products such as balls of meat or minced meat (with or without breading), for example.

[0091] It is possible to provide several mold sizes to allow the manufacture of food products of different dimensions or volumes. For example, it is possible to provide molds for manufacturing food products ranging from 120g to 180g and other molds for manufacturing food products ranging from 30g to 90g. These molds, of different sizes, share the same structure and technical characteristics as the mold described above.

Claims

Demands

1. A mold (1) for manufacturing a food product, characterized in that it comprises a first part (10a) and a second part (10b) movable relative to each other at least between a closed position and an open position, said first (10a) and second (10b) parts each comprising a recess (111a, 111b) opening into an internal cavity (101a, 101b) for receiving a portion of material (9) of the food product to be shaped, said internal cavities (101a, 101b) having complementary shapes, said recesses (111a, 111b) forming, in the closed position, an opening (11) on a lateral edge of said mold (1) opening into said internal cavities (101a, 101b) and allowing the excess of said portion of material (9) disposed in said mold (1) to overflow of the said first (10a) and second (10b) parts,said mold (1) further comprising a deformable sheet (12) connecting said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) and being configured to receive and retain said portion of material (9) overflowing from said mold (1).

2. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to claim 1, characterized in that said deformable sheet (12) is made of silicone.

3. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to claim 2, characterized in that said deformable sheet (12) has a thickness between 0.1mm and 5mm.

4. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said internal cavity (101a) of said first part (10a) of mold comprises, on at least a part of its periphery, a groove (102) or a rim (103) projecting, and in that said internal cavity (101b) of said second part (10b) of mold comprises correspondingly, on at least a part of its periphery, a groove (102) or a rim (103) projecting configured to cooperate with said groove (102) or said rim (103) of said first part (10a) of mold.

5. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises an assembly set between said groove (102) and said rim (103) in the closed position of said mold (1), said assembly set being less than twice the thickness of said deformable sheet (12).

6. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that said groove (102) and said protruding rim (103) have a corresponding section in the form of a trapezoid.

7. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it includes means for joining (13) the first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1).

8. Mold (1) for manufacturing a food product according to claim 7, characterized in that said fastening means (13) comprise two pins (132) carried by one of said first (10a) and second (10b) parts and two corresponding oblong slots (131) provided in the other of said first (10a) and second (10b) parts.

9. Assembly (7) for manufacturing a food product, said assembly comprising at least two molds (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, said at least two molds (1) being arranged in a juxtaposed manner.

10. Method (8) of manufacturing one or more food products employing a manufacturing mold (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or an assembly (7) according to claim 9, said method (8) comprising, for each mold (1): - the supply and disposition (81) of a portion of material (9) of the food product to be formed on said deformable sheet (12) of said mold (1) in open position, at the level of one of said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1); - the displacement (82) of the other of the said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) so as to obtain the passage of the mold (1) from said open position to a position of solidification in which said deformable sheet (12) surrounds said portion of material (9) and said means of solidification (13) of said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) cooperate together;- the application (83) of a force / pressure on at least one of said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) to bring said first (10a) and second (10b) parts closer together until a closed position of said mold (1) is reached; which the said first (10a) and second (10b) parts of said mold (1) are entirely brought together so as to compress said portion (9) and conform the food product within said internal cavities (111a, 111b) of said mold (1); - the unmolding (84) of said food product by opening said mold (1) and the removal of the finished food product.

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