Cooking container for a cooking appliance

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooking container (10) for a pressure cooking appliance, comprising: a container (10a) for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, made of glass; a lid (10b) for closing the container (10a), made of stainless steel; a closing element (14) cooperating with the container (10a) and the lid (10b) adapted to be in a closed position in which the lid (10b) is held on the container (10a) and in an open position in which the lid (10b) is separated from the container (10a). Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Cooking container for a household cooking appliance. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the general field of household cooking appliances, in particular pressure cooking appliances, and especially cooking containers for such appliances.

[0002] The invention thus provides a cooking container for a cooking appliance, a cooking set for a cooking appliance, as well as an associated cooking appliance. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] Consumer cooking habits and methods have evolved over the past several years. Among these, the cooking method known as "batch cooking," which is based on the principle of "cooking in batches" or preparing meals in groups, is increasingly popular and adopted by many people for preparing their meals at home.

[0004] Batch cooking essentially consists of preparing all the meals for the coming week at home, particularly on weekends, in a single cooking session that generally lasts between two and three hours. This method therefore saves valuable time on daily meal preparation and thus provides peace of mind throughout the week. It also allows for healthier, more varied meals, potentially using seasonal produce, while also being an economical and suitable solution for combating food waste. It is therefore distinct from cooking just before a meal and from reusing leftovers from previous meals.

[0005] Dishes and foods prepared during batch cooking are generally kept in the refrigerator in airtight containers, then possibly reheated or assembled before consumption during the week. A common implementation of batch cooking involves preparing two or three dishes in advance for one or two people.

[0006] However, many consumers who have tested or adopted the "batch cooking" method feel that it still requires significant effort, particularly in preparation, cooking, and cleanup, so that it generally takes longer than the advertised two or three hours. Consequently, a feeling of discouragement and fatigue frequently arises among consumers. Preparing complex recipes can indeed involve arduous, repetitive work. And it's difficult, especially with a large volume of ingredients. Consumers may also lack suitable utensils and cooking tools, as well as space. Simultaneous cooking can also be challenging depending on the resources available to the consumer. Furthermore, cleaning the various preparation, cooking, storage, and consumption items can be a complicated and time-consuming process, thus reducing the appeal of batch cooking and the enjoyment experienced by consumers using this method. Description of the invention

[0007] There is therefore a need to enable the preparation of food in advance with reduced preparation and cooking times, well below the two to three hours usually announced in the implementation of a "batch cooking" type method.

[0008] In particular, there is a need to carry out, in the same reduced cooking time, the different culinary preparations intended to be consumed in the coming week.

[0009] There is also a need to allow the use of cooking containers that serve for the preparation, cooking, storage, transport, and consumption of the food they contain, while also allowing for easy cleaning of these containers. In particular, there is a need to reduce the complexity, additional cost, and wasted time for consumers associated with using multiple containers to manage the preparation, cooking, storage, reheating, and transport of prepared meals.

[0010] There is still a need to carry out the cooking of different culinary preparations while avoiding any phenomenon of food splashing and / or transfer of cooking vapors between cooking containers used simultaneously during cooking.

[0011] There is also a need to facilitate the handling, in particular the insertion and / or removal, of cooking containers used in a cooking appliance or in an accessory of such an appliance.

[0012] There is also a need for cooking containers that are sufficiently suitable for managing the cooking, storage, reheating, for example in the microwave, and transport of dishes.

[0013] There is also a need to provide information regarding the preparation of the planned culinary activities using the cooking appliance.

[0014] The invention aims to remedy at least partially the needs mentioned above and the disadvantages relating to the achievements of the prior art.

[0015] The invention thus relates, according to one of its aspects, to a cooking container for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance.

[0016] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another of its aspects, to a cooking assembly for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, and / or a cooking kit, and / or a kit of cooking containers, and a cooking accessory comprising a handling frame for a cooking container.

[0017] In particular, according to a first aspect of the invention, the invention relates to a cooking container for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising:

[0018] - a container for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked, the The container is made primarily of glass.

[0019] - a lid for closing the container, the lid being made in particular of stainless steel,

[0020] - a closing element cooperating with the container and the lid suitable for being in a closed position in which the lid is held on the container and an open position in which the lid is separated from the container.

[0021] According to a second aspect of the invention, the invention relates to a cooking kit or a cooking container kit for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, each cooking container comprising:

[0022] - a container for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0023] - a lid for closing the container,

[0024] characterized in that at least one of the cooking containers, in particular each cooking container, has a lid comprising an upper surface provided with at least one decompression device, and in particular with at least one raised element delimiting a central basin, arranged to receive another cooking container in superposition, the superposition of the cooking containers one on top of the other leaving a clear space on the upper surface in which the at least one decompression device is located.

[0025] According to a third aspect, the invention relates to a cooking kit or a cooking container kit for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked and having identical physical properties,

[0026] characterized in that the cooking kit or cooking container kit includes means for varying at least one cooking parameter, in particular the cooking time cooking and / or cooking temperature, for cooking container, the means of variation being provided to be coupled to one of the at least two cooking containers in order to modify the cooking of at least one culinary preparation contained in the corresponding cooking container compared to a cooking container of the cooking kit without means of variation.

[0027] By "modify the cooking", we mean that the cooking properties of the culinary preparation are modified, in particular the cooking time of the culinary preparation.

[0028] According to a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a cooking container for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising:

[0029] - a container for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0030] - a lid for closing the container,

[0031] - a closing element cooperating with the container and the lid suitable for being in a closed position in which the lid is held onto the container and an open position in which the lid is separated from the container,

[0032] - a handle for gripping the cooking container, configured to occupy a folded position in which the handle is folded down onto the lid, and to occupy an extended position in which the handle can be grasped for handling the cooking container,

[0033] the gripping handle having locking means preventing the closing element from moving from the closed position to the open position when the gripping handle is in the deployed position.

[0034] According to one-fifth of its aspects, the invention relates to a cooking kit for a pressure cooking appliance, comprising:

[0035] - at least one cooking container,

[0036] - a removable gripping handle comprising:

[0037] - a gripping portion,

[0038] - at least two attachment branches, extending from the portion of gripping, each of the at least two gripping arms having a free end for gripping,

[0039] wherein at least one cooking container and / or each free-hanging end have coupling means suitable for coupling between the removable gripping handle and the cooking container to allow gripping of the cooking container.

[0040] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a cooking assembly for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises:

[0041] - at least two cooking vessels, in particular at least three vessels cooking, as defined previously,

[0042] - a cooking accessory comprising a handling frame for a container cooking, including:

[0043] - a bottom part,

[0044] - at least three amounts, each amount having a lower end and an upper end, opposite the lower end, the uprights being connected to the base by means of their lower end, the base and the uprights defining between them a storage volume for at least two cooking vessels having a vertical central axis.

[0045] The invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a cooking assembly for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises:

[0046] - a set of cooking containers as defined above,

[0047] - a cooking accessory comprising a handling frame for a container cooking, including:

[0048] - a bottom part,

[0049] - at least amounts, each amount having a lower end and a upper end, opposite the lower end, the uprights being connected to the base by means of their lower end, the base and the uprights defining between them a storage volume for at least two cooking vessels having a vertical central axis.

[0050] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises:

[0051] - a cooking vessel for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0052] - at least two cooking containers as defined above, to receive one or more culinary preparations to be cooked.

[0053] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a household cooking appliance, particularly a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises:

[0054] - a cooking vessel for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0055] - a cooking set as defined above and / or a cooking kit or cooking containers as defined above intended to be placed in the cooking vessel.

[0056] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a method of pressure cooking at least two culinary preparations in an apparatus Cooking appliances, particularly pressure cooking appliances, comprising a cooking vessel and a cooking kit as defined above,

[0057] characterized in that the process comprises the following steps:

[0058] - place a first culinary preparation requiring an initial cooking time in a first cooking container equipped with means for varying at least one cooking parameter, in particular the cooking time and / or the cooking temperature,

[0059] - place a second culinary preparation requiring a second step of cooking longer than the first cooking time in a second cooking container,

[0060] - place the first and second cooking containers in the appliance cooking

[0061] - pressure cook the first and second culinary preparations in the same cooking time corresponding to the second cooking time.

[0062] Thanks to the invention, it is possible to considerably reduce the preparation and cooking time of various culinary preparations when implementing a batch cooking method, for example, by dividing this time by a factor of at least 7, compared to prior art solutions. The invention can enable simplification and increased efficiency at all stages of batch cooking. It can allow for the easy cooking of different culinary preparations in the same cooking time.

[0063] The invention can also allow the use of suitable containers for carrying out multiple cooking in the household cooking appliance, in particular pressure cooking, in particular by the superposition of the different cooking containers, which are intended for any use such as preparation, cooking, airtight and refrigerated storage, airtight transport, tasting and cleaning.

[0064] The cooking container, the cooking set and / or the cooking appliance may also include one or more of the following characteristics taken individually or in any possible technical combinations.

[0065] Throughout this description, "superimposed" or "superposition" of the cooking vessels means that the cooking vessels are arranged vertically, one above the other. They are thus facing each other. They may or may not be in contact with each other.

[0066] The base part of the frame of the cooking accessory may include a hollow plate, in particular an annular plate, including in particular a through opening in its centre.

[0067] The bottom part may include at least one branch extending from the lower end of each upright.

[0068] The bottom portion may further comprise at least three branches, each branch extending from the lower end of an upright. The branches may join in a central junction zone, in particular located on the vertical central axis of the storage volume, defining the bottom portion in the shape of a star with at least three branches.

[0069] The frame of the cooking accessory may comprise at least three uprights, and at least two of these three uprights may be fixed and integral with respect to the base. In particular, all three uprights may be fixed and integral with respect to the base.

[0070] The frame of the cooking accessory may include a support frame connecting the upper ends of at least two uprights and extending externally into the storage volume defined between the uprights and the bottom part.

[0071] The support frame may, in particular, be in the form of a ring extending along the outer contour of the storage volume, connecting the upper ends of at least two uprights. In other words, the support frame may advantageously be annular around the uprights, notably an open annular shape forming a lateral opening for hand access to grasp and position one or more cooking containers in the cooking accessory. The frame may also be a continuous annular shape without an opening, i.e., a continuous 360° ring.

[0072] The banding can be an open band having two ends not connected to each other so as to define a lateral opening for the manual gripping of one or more cooking containers.

[0073] Each end of the strap can be fixed to an upper end of an upright.

[0074] The cooking accessory may include at least one gripping handle, in particular connected to at least two opposing uprights and / or to the support frame, in particular connected in rotation with respect to the uprights and / or to the support frame, in particular in a removable or non-removable manner.

[0075] Furthermore, one or more uprights may have an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion may form an angle with the upper portion, in particular an offset angle, strictly between 90° and 180°, specifically between 130° and 140°, for example, approximately 135°. The upper portion may be a central portion between the lower and upper ends, and the lower portion may be the lower end. Thus, each upright may have a shape adapted to the shape of the cooking vessel in which the cooking accessory will be used, in particular so that the frame is as close as possible to the walls of the cooking vessel.

[0076] The frame may consist of only two uprights arranged opposite each other. In particular, the two uprights may be distributed around the storage volume so as to define between them, with respect to the vertical central axis of the storage volume, an angular sector with an angle substantially equal to 180°.

[0077] The framework may also include at least three uprights, in particular at least three uprights distributed around the storage volume so as to define with the vertical central axis of the storage volume three angular sectors with an angle between 90° and 180°, in particular between 60° and 120°, for example one angular sector with an angle substantially equal to 180° and two angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 90°, for example again three angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 120°.

[0078] The framework may also include at least four uprights, in particular at least four uprights distributed around the storage volume so as to define with the vertical central axis of the storage volume four angular sectors with an angle between 60° and 120°, for example four angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 90°.

[0079] The framework can be made of metal wire, in particular having a cross-section with a diameter between 2 mm and 3 mm, and / or from longitudinal metal strips, in particular having a width between 10 mm and 30 mm and a thickness between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0080] The lid may include at least one pressure relief device, in particular positioned on the periphery of the lid, specifically outside a disc whose diameter is the bottom of the cooking vessel. The pressure relief device may prevent overpressure and / or underpressure in the vessel comprising the container and the lid during pressure cooking.

[0081] Each cooking container may include a container for holding one or more food preparations to be cooked and a lid. The container may be made of glass. The lid may be made of metal, in particular stainless steel. Alternatively, the container and / or the lid may be made of plastic, in particular a plastic specially adapted for cooking, especially pressure cooking.

[0082] At least one of the cooking containers may include at least one gripping handle, in particular connected to the lid, in particular connected in rotation with respect to the lid.

[0083] The cooking container may include a container made of glass and a lid made of stainless steel.

[0084] Advantageously, making the lid from stainless steel, unlike plastic, can prevent plastic from migrating into food during cooking. It also saves space by reducing its size. The thickness of stainless steel can also improve the lid's temperature and pressure resistance in pressure cooking environments. Unlike plastic, stainless steel also has the advantage of not being stained by food, such as sauces.

[0085] The stainless steel lid can therefore be flat, unlike what can be obtained with plastic, which tends to curve. The thickness of the stainless steel lid can, for example, be less than or equal to 1.5 mm, preferably less than or equal to 1 mm, and even more preferably less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

[0086] The cooking container may include a sealing gasket, in particular an annular sealing gasket, between the lid and the container.

[0087] The closure element may include a clipping device comprising a fixed part attached to one side of the container and the lid, and a movable part, relative to the fixed part, bearing against the other side of the container and the lid to hold the lid onto the container in the closed position of the closure element. The movable part may be rotatable relative to the fixed part.

[0088] Furthermore, one of the container and the lid may include a protruding fixing portion, in particular a collar, on which the movable part rests to hold the lid on the container in the closed position of the closing element.

[0089] At least part of the closure element may protrude from a side surface of the container and / or a side surface of the lid and / or a top surface of the lid.

[0090] At least part of the closure element may be flush with a side surface of the container and / or a side surface of the lid and / or a top surface of the lid.

[0091] In addition, at least part of the closing element may be flush with a lateral surface of the cover, the closing element having a lateral protrusion relative to the lateral surface of the cover having a larger horizontal dimension, in particular a lateral extension, less than or equal to 5% of a larger horizontal dimension, in particular the diameter, of the cover.

[0092] In addition, at least part of the closing element may be flush with the upper surface of the cover, the closing element having a greater protrusion relative to the upper surface of the cover having a greater vertical dimension, in particular a height, less than or equal to 5% of a greater vertical dimension, in particular the height, of the cover.

[0093] Furthermore, an upper surface of the lid may include a housing to receive at least part of the closing element, in particular a housing provided in lid edge so that the closing element penetrates at least partially into the edge of the lid.

[0094] The external volume of the cooking container can be formed by the external surfaces of the container and the lid. The closing element may extend less than 5%, preferably 3%, beyond the external volume of the container.

[0095] At least one of the cooking containers, in particular each cooking container, may include a lid comprising an upper surface provided with at least one decompression device, and in particular with at least one raised element delimiting a central basin, arranged to receive another cooking container in superposition, the superposition of the cooking containers one on top of the other leaving a clear space on the upper surface in which the at least one decompression device is located.

[0096] The clear space may have a width between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm, for example on the order of 1 cm.

[0097] The upper surface may be provided with at least one raised element delimiting a central recess, the raised element being located on the periphery of the lid, in particular in the form of a collar, and projecting from a central recess of the upper surface of the lid.

[0098] The central bowl can be of a dimension substantially identical to the sum of the dimension of the cleared space and the dimension of a bottom of the cooking container in superposition.

[0099] The decompression device can be positioned in the clear space of the central basin adjacent to the raised element. At least one decompression device can, in particular, be positioned on the periphery of the lid, specifically adjacent to the raised element.

[0100] The decompression device may include an orifice formed in the upper surface of the cover.

[0101] Alternatively, the decompression device may include a valve capable of being opened in the event of overpressure and / or underpressure within the container during cooking.

[0102] The valve can be opened manually. The valve may include, in particular, a plug for sealing an orifice formed in the upper surface of the cover.

[0103] Alternatively, the opening of the valve can be automatic depending on the overpressure and / or vacuum inside the cooking container during cooking.

[0104] Furthermore, the lid may include at least two decompression devices arranged opposite each other, in particular diametrically opposite each other on the lid.

[0105] At least one of the cooking containers may include a closing element cooperating with the container and the lid capable of being in a closed position in in which the lid is held on the container and in an open position in which the lid is separated from the container.

[0106] The cooking kit may include means for varying at least one cooking parameter, in particular the cooking time and / or the cooking temperature, for the cooking container.

[0107] The variation means may be able to delay the temperature rise inside the cooking container equipped with the variation means compared to a cooking container without variation means.

[0108] The means of variation may include an additional cooking container of reduced dimensions compared to the dimensions of the at least two cooking containers, suitable for being placed inside a cooking container and for containing at least one culinary preparation.

[0109] In addition, the variation means may include a physical cooking retardant for at least one cooking container, in particular an insulated sock to be placed around at least one cooking container.

[0110] The cooking container may include a handle for gripping the cooking container, configured to occupy a folded position in which the gripping handle is folded down onto the lid and to occupy a deployed position in which the gripping handle can be grasped for handling the cooking container, the gripping handle having locking means preventing the closing element from moving from the closed position to the open position when the gripping handle is in the deployed position.

[0111] The gripping handle locking means can be configured to allow the closing element to move from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa, only when the gripping handle is in the folded position.

[0112] The closure element may include a clipping device comprising a fixed part attached to one of the container and the lid, in particular the lid, and a movable part, relative to the fixed part, bearing against the other of the container and the lid, in particular the container, to hold the lid on the container in the closed position of the closure element.

[0113] The moving part can be mobile in rotation relative to the fixed part.

[0114] One of the container and the lid may include a protruding fixing portion, in particular a collar, on which the movable part rests to hold the lid on the container in the closed position of the closing element.

[0115] Furthermore, the locking means for the gripping handle may include a locking element, in particular a longitudinal extension, having, for example, a height greater than the height of the closing element, formed extending from one end of the gripping handle, preventing the movement of the moving part of the closing element relative to the fixed part.

[0116] The locking element can be made in one piece with the gripping handle.

[0117] The locking element may also include an angled portion substantially conforming to the shape of the edge of the lid.

[0118] The locking element can be mounted in a movable rotation relative to the fixed part of the closing element.

[0119] In addition, the fixed part of the closing element may include a housing to receive at least part of the locking element.

[0120] The locking element may further include, at an end opposite to the end connected to the gripping handle, a safety extension preventing the gripping handle from moving from the folded position to the deployed position until the locking element is in the closed position.

[0121] The cooking kit may include a removable gripping handle having a gripping portion and at least two hooking arms extending from the gripping portion, each of the at least two hooking arms having a free hooking end, and at least one cooking container and / or each free hooking end have coupling means suitable for coupling between the removable gripping handle and the cooking container to allow gripping of the cooking container.

[0122] Advantageously, the lateral dimensions of the coupling means relative to at least one cooking vessel can be substantially the same as the lateral dimensions of the at least two attachment arms relative to at least one cooking vessel, and in particular substantially the same as the lateral dimensions of at least one cooking vessel. In this way, the attachment arms and coupling means do not extend laterally beyond the cooking vessel, making it possible to insert the cooking vessel into the cooking tank. In other words, compared to the cooking vessel alone, the addition of the attachment arms and coupling means does not result in any additional lateral dimensions that would complicate positioning within the cooking tank.

[0123] In particular, the coupling means may include magnetic means.

[0124] For example, the cooking container may include at least one metallic portion and each free-from-hooking end may be provided with magnetic means capable of cooperating with the at least one metallic portion.

[0125] The cooking container may include at least one portion provided with magnetic means and each end free from snagging may be metallic.

[0126] Alternatively, each free end of the attachment may include coupling means in the form of a fastening hook. The cooking vessel may include at least one anchoring portion, and each fastening hook may include a bend angle in which at least one anchoring portion of the cooking vessel is housed to allow coupling between the removable gripping handle and the cooking vessel.

[0127] The fixing hook may include a retractable post capable of moving from an open position, in which the retractable post is not retracted and allows separation of the removable gripping handle and the cooking container, the fixing hook being in particular then in the shape of an L, to a closed position, in which the retractable post is retracted and prevents separation of the removable gripping handle and the cooking container, the fixing hook being in particular then in the shape of a U, and vice versa.

[0128] The transition from the open position to the closed position of the retractable post can be achieved by means of an actuation mechanism, in particular a push button, for example of round or rectangular shape, formed on the gripping handle, in particular on the gripping portion of the gripping handle, in particular on an upper surface of the gripping surface to prevent a user from activating the actuation mechanism during gripping.

[0129] The fixing hook can be configured so that the transition from the open position to the closed position of the retractable upright is achieved by rotating the retractable upright through an angle substantially equal to 90°.

[0130] Furthermore, each fixing hook can be elastically coupled to the corresponding free hooking end, the removable gripping handle being in particular flexible at least at the free hooking ends, each fixing hook being able to occupy a rest position without engagement between the fixing hook and at least one anchoring portion of the cooking container, and a coupling position in which at least one anchoring portion of the cooking container is housed in force in the angle of curvature of the fixing hook, the fixing hook exerting an elastic restoring force against at least one anchoring portion of the cooking container to maintain the coupling between the removable gripping handle and the cooking container.

[0131] In addition, the cooking container may include a container for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked and a lid for closing the container, the container having a protruding portion, in particular a collar, at least one anchoring portion of the cooking container being formed by the protruding portion of the container and the edge of the lid.

[0132] The removable gripping handle may have at least three hooking arms extending from the gripping portion, each of the at least three hooking arms having a free end for hooking, the at least three hooking arms extending from the gripping portion such that two adjacent hooking arms define with a vertical central axis of the gripping portion an angular sector with an angle strictly less than or equal to 180°.

[0133] The at least three hooking arms can extend from the gripping portion so that two adjacent hooking arms define with the vertical central axis of the gripping portion an angular sector with an angle between 90° and 180°, in particular between 60° and 120°, for example an angular sector with an angle substantially equal to 180° and two angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 90°, for example again three angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 120°.

[0134] Furthermore, the removable gripping handle may also include at least four hooking arms extending from the gripping portion, each of the at least four hooking arms having a free end for hooking, the at least four hooking arms extending in particular from the gripping portion so as to define with the vertical central axis of the gripping portion four angular sectors with an angle between 60° and 120°, for example four angular sectors with an angle substantially equal to 90°.

[0135] Advantageously, the cooking appliance is a pressure cooking appliance, that is to say, it includes a pressure cooking mode. The cooking appliance may, for example, be an electric pressure cooking appliance, also called an EPC (for "Electric Pressure Cooker"), or a non-electric one, for example, a pressure cooker or a slow cooker.

[0136] The cooking chamber of the cooking appliance may include one or more gripping handles, in particular two gripping handles opposite each other, for example diametrically opposite, for handling the cooking appliance.

[0137] The cooking appliance may include a cooking unit as defined above.

[0138] The cooking container, the cooking set and the cooking appliance may include any of the features stated in the description, taken individually or in any technically possible combinations with other features. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0139] Other advantages, purposes and special features of the invention will become apparent from the following non-limiting description of at least one embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying schematic figures, in which: • Fig. 1 represents an example of a cooking container for a cooking appliance, shown in a first aspect, according to an exploded view. • Figure [Fig. 2] represents the cooking vessel of Figure [Fig. 1] in a view where the lid is closed on the vessel, • Figure [Fig. 3] represents the cooking vessel of Figure [Fig. 2] in a side view, • [Fig.4] represents an example of a cooking set comprising a cooking accessory and three cooking containers similar to that of [Fig.1], • [Fig. 5] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking unit of [Fig. 4], • Figure 6 represents an example of a cooking container kit for a cooking appliance, according to a second aspect. • [Fig.7] represents an example of a cooking set including the cooking container kit from [Fig.6], • [Fig.8] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking assembly of [Fig.7], • [Fig.9] represents an example of a cooking appliance including the cooking container kit from [Fig.6], • Figure 10 represents the cooking appliance from Figure 9 with all the cooking containers placed in the cooking chamber. • Fig. 11 represents an example of a cooking kit for a cooking appliance according to a third aspect, • [Fig. 12] represents a variant embodiment of the cooking kit of [Fig. 11], • Figure 13 represents an example of a cooking container for a cooking appliance according to a fourth aspect, • Figure [Fig. 14] is an enlarged view of the cooking container from Figure [Fig. 13], showing the initial position of the closing element and the gripping handle. • [Fig.15] is an enlarged view of the cooking container from [Fig.13], showing a second position for the closing element and the gripping handle, • [Fig.16] is an enlarged view of the cooking container from [Fig.13], with a third position for the closing element and the gripping handle, • Figures 17 to 19 represent a variant embodiment of a cooking container for a cooking appliance according to the fourth aspect, with three different positions of the closing element and the gripping handle, • Figure [Fig. 20] represents an example of a removable handle from a cooking kit for a cooking appliance according to a fifth aspect, • Figure [Fig. 21] represents a cooking container equipped with the gripping handle of Figure [Fig. 20], in a first configuration of the handle, • Figure [Fig. 22] represents the cooking vessel and the handle of Figure [Fig. 21], in a second handle configuration, • Figure [Fig. 23] represents a variant embodiment of the example in Figure [Fig. 20] with three attachment arms, and • [Fig.24] represents a variant embodiment of the example in [Fig.20] with four attachment arms.

[0140] Throughout these figures, identical references may designate identical or analogous elements.

[0141] Furthermore, the different parts shown in the figures are not necessarily to a uniform scale, in order to make the figures more legible. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0142] With reference to figures 1 to 5, a first aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0143] Figure 1 shows, in exploded view, an example of a cooking vessel 10 for a pressure cooking appliance 20. The cooking container 10 includes a container 10a and a lid 10b to close the container 10a.

[0144] Advantageously, the container 10a is made of glass and the lid 10b is made of stainless steel. Such an arrangement can guarantee the mechanical strength and temperature resistance of the cooking vessels 10 during pressure cooking.

[0145] In addition, two closing elements 14 are provided diametrically opposite each other in cooperation with the container 10a and the lid 10b. Each closing element 14 can assume a closed position in which the lid 10b is held onto the container 10a and an open position in which the lid 10b is separated from the container 10a. The closing elements 14 advantageously ensure the airtight seal of the cooking containers 10.

[0146] Furthermore, as can be seen in this [Fig. 1], the cooking vessel 10 has an annular sealing gasket 28 between the lid 10b and the container 10a. Such a sealing gasket 28 ensures the required seal between the two constituent elements of each cooking vessel 10.

[0147] Each closure element 14 includes a clip device comprising a fixed part 14a attached to the lid 10b and a movable part 14b relative to the fixed part 14a, which comes to rest against the container 10a to hold the lid 10b on the container 10a in the closed position of the closure element 14. Thus, the movable part 14b is movable in rotation relative to the fixed part 14a.

[0148] Specifically, the container 10a has a projecting fixing portion 29 in the form of a collar, for example made in one piece with the container 10a, on which the movable part 14b rests to hold the lid 10b on the container 10a in the closed position of the closing element 14, as seen in [Fig.2],

[0149] In addition, parts of each closure element 14 are projecting from the lateral surface Sa[ of the container 10a and from the lateral surface Sw of the lid 10b and from the upper surface Sbs of the lid 10b.

[0150] These parts are advantageously flush with respect to the lateral surface Sa[ of the container 10a, the lateral surface Sw of the lid 10b and the upper surface Sbs of the lid 10b.

[0151] As seen in [Fig.2], each closure element 14 can extend less than 5%, better 3%, beyond the external volume Ve of the cooking container 10, formed by the external surfaces of the container 10a and the lid 10b.

[0152] Each closure element 14 may have a lateral projection relative to the lateral surface Sw of the cover 10b having a larger horizontal dimension Du, visible on [Fig.2], less than or equal to 5% of a diameter Db of the cover 10b.

[0153] In addition, each closure element 14 may have a greater protrusion relative to the upper surface Sbs of the cover 10b having a height HM less than or equal to 5% of the height Hb of the cover 10b, visible on the [Fig.3].

[0154] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 2], the upper surface Sbs of the cover 10b has two diametrically opposed recesses 38, each recess 38 partially receiving a corresponding closure element 14. The recesses 38 are located at the edge of the cover 10b so that the closure element 14 penetrates at least partially into the edge of the cover 10b.

[0155] The principle of this first aspect therefore makes it possible to obtain a cooking container 10 whose size is reduced to a maximum, particularly with regard to the elements closure 14, so as to maximize the internal space of the container 10b and allow the positioning and removal of the cooking containers 10 in relation to the cooking appliance 20.

[0156] In addition, the cooking container 10 has two diametrically opposed decompression elements 32 located on the periphery of the lid 10b outside a disc having a diameter equal to the bottom of the container 10a of the cooking container 10.

[0157] Fig. 4 represents a cooking set 40 comprising several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10, as described above and a cooking accessory 1.

[0158] The cooking accessory 1 includes a frame 3 for handling the cooking containers 10. This frame 3 includes a base part 4, and four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5b.

[0159] Each upright 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d has a lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di and an upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds, opposite the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di. The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d are connected to the base part 4 by means of their lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di, the base part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d defining between them a storage volume V for the three cooking vessels 10 having a vertical central axis X.

[0160] In addition, the cooking accessory 1 includes a gripping handle 9 which is movably fixed relative to the uprights 5a and 5b, allowing it to rotate relative to the frame 3 so as to occupy a raised position for gripping the frame 3 and a folded position once the frame 3 has been gripped. The possibility of rotation and / or removal of the gripping handle 9 can facilitate the placement and removal of the cooking containers 10 and / or reduce the overall size of the cooking accessory 1 positioned in the cooking vessel 21.

[0161] The frame 3 further includes a support frame 7 which connects the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds of the four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d. The support frame 7 extends externally to the storage volume V defined between the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and the bottom part 4. The support frame 7 advantageously reinforces the support of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d around the storage volume V and thus reinforces the support of the cooking containers 10 during handling. In particular, the support frame 7 takes the form of a band extending along the outer contour of the storage volume V, connecting the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d.This band is advantageously an open band having two ends 7a and 7b not connected to each other and fixed to an upper end 5ds, 5bs of an upright 5d, 5b so as to define a lateral opening 7c for the manual gripping of the cooking containers 10. Thus, the cooking containers 10 do not necessarily have to be handled. from the top of frame 3 but they can also be manipulated from one side of frame 3 through the side opening 7c.

[0162] Fig. 5 also represents a cooking appliance 20 comprising a cooking vessel 21 in which the cooking unit 40 is placed for cooking one or more culinary preparations.

[0163] With reference to figures 6 to 10, a second aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0164] [Fig. 6] shows a set of 50 cooking containers for an appliance pressure cooking appliance 20, which includes several cooking containers 10, including three cooking containers 10.

[0165] Each cooking container 10 includes a container 10a for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked and a lid 10b for closing the container 10a.

[0166] Advantageously, the cooking vessels 10 comprise a lid 10b including an upper surface Sbs provided with two decompression elements 32 and a raised element 42 which delimits a central recess 43 arranged to receive another cooking vessel 10 superimposed upon it. The superposition of the cooking vessels 10 on top of each other leaves a clear space on the upper surface Sbs in which the decompression elements 32 are located. In this way, the decompression elements 32 are not covered by the superimposed cooking vessel 10. The upper cooking vessel 10 thus occupies a space on the lid 10b of the lower cooking vessel 10, and the decompression elements 32 are located outside this space, in the space thus created, in other words, not covered by the upper cooking vessel 10.

[0167] This raised element 42 is located on the periphery of the cover 10b. It is in the form of a collar projecting from the central recess 43 of the upper surface Sbs of the cover 10b.

[0168] The central basin has a dimension substantially identical to the sum of the dimension of the clear space and the dimension of a base Fi0 of a cooking vessel 10 placed on top of it. In this way, good positioning of the cooking vessels 10 relative to each other can be achieved.

[0169] Moreover, as can be seen in [Fig.6], the two decompression members 32 are diametrically opposed and positioned in the central basin 43 adjacent to the raised element 42.

[0170] Each pressure relief device 32 may have an orifice formed in the upper surface Sbs of the lid 10b. Alternatively, as shown here, each pressure relief device 32 may have a valve that can be opened in the event of overpressure and / or underpressure within the container 10a during cooking. The opening of the valve can be manual, the valve including for example a plug for sealing an orifice formed in the upper surface Sbs of the lid 10b. Alternatively, the opening of the valve can be automatic depending on the overpressure and / or vacuum within the cooking vessel 10 during cooking.

[0171] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig.9], each cooking container 10 may include a gripping handle 9b connected in rotation with respect to the lid 10b.

[0172] Each cooking container 10 further comprises two closing elements 14 cooperating with the container 10a and the lid 10b and capable of being in a closed position in which the lid 10b is held on the container 10a and in an open position in which the lid 10b is separated from the container 10a.

[0173] Figure 7 further represents a cooking unit 40 comprising several cooking vessels 10, in particular three cooking vessels 10, and a cooking accessory 1 comprising a frame 3. The cooking accessory 1 is as described above. It comprises a frame 3 including a base 4 and four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5b.

[0174] Figures 8 and 9 respectively represent the pressure cooking appliance 20 with the cooking set 40 of [Fig. 7] and the cooking containers 10 from the cooking container set 50 of [Fig. 6]. [Fig. 10] represents the pressure cooking appliance 20 once all the cooking containers 10 have been placed in the cooking tank 21 and the cooking process is ready to begin.

[0175] With reference to figures 11 and 12, a third aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0176] Fig. 11 represents a cooking kit 50 for a pressure cooking appliance 20, comprising several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10.

[0177] These cooking containers 10 are intended to receive one or more culinary preparations to be cooked and having identical physical properties.

[0178] Advantageously, the cooking kit 50 includes means for varying at least one cooking parameter 51, 52, in particular the cooking time and consequently the cooking temperature, for cooking container 10. In this way, it is possible to influence the cooking properties, in particular the cooking time, of the culinary preparations.

[0179] These variation means 51, 52 are for example intended to be coupled to one of the cooking containers 10 in order to modify the cooking of one or more culinary preparations contained in this cooking container 10 compared to a cooking container 10 which is devoid of these variation means 51, 52.

[0180] Thus, the variation means 51, 52 are capable of delaying the temperature rise inside the cooking container 10 equipped with the variation means 51, 52 compared to a cooking container 10 without variation means 51, 52.

[0181] In the example of [Fig.11], the variation means 51 comprise an additional cooking container 51 of reduced dimensions compared to the dimensions of the cooking containers 10. This is placed inside a cooking container 10 and is intended to contain at least one culinary preparation.

[0182] In the example of [Fig. 12], the variation means 52 comprise a physical cooking retardant in the form of an insulated sock 52 to be placed around a cooking container 10.

[0183] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 11], each cooking container 10 has a gripping handle 9a connected in rotation with respect to the lid 10b.

[0184] In addition, each cooking container 10 has two closing elements 14, each being able to be in a closed position in which the lid 10b is held on the container 10a and in an open position in which the lid 10b is separated from the container 10a.

[0185] The pressure cooking appliance 20 of Figures 11 and 12, comprising a cooking tank 21 for placing the cooking kit 50, can allow the implementation of a pressure cooking process of two or more culinary preparations in which: a first culinary preparation requiring a first cooking time is placed in a first cooking container 10 provided with means for variation 51, 52; a second culinary preparation requiring a second cooking time greater than the first cooking time is placed in a second cooking container 10; the first and second cooking containers 10 are placed in the pressure cooking appliance 20; and the first and second culinary preparations are pressure cooked in the same cooking time corresponding to the second cooking time.

[0186] With reference to Figures 13 to 16, a fourth aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0187] Figure 13 represents a cooking vessel 10 for a pressure cooking appliance 20. This cooking vessel 10 comprises a container 10a for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, and a lid 10b for closing the container 10a.

[0188] In addition, two closure elements 14 are provided in a diametrically opposite manner, each closure element 14 cooperating with the container 10a and the lid 10b and being able to be in a closed position in which the lid 10b is held on the container 10a and in an open position in which the lid 10b is separated from the container 10a.

[0189] Advantageously, the cooking container 10 has a gripping handle 9a which is configured to occupy a folded position in which the gripping handle 9a is folded down onto the lid 10b and to occupy a deployed position in which the gripping handle 9a is possible for handling the cooking container 10.

[0190] In addition, this gripping handle 9a includes locking means 9b preventing each closing element 14 from moving from the closed position to the open position when the gripping handle 9a is in the deployed position.

[0191] The locking means 9b of the gripping handle 9b are in particular configured to allow each locking element 14 to move from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa, only when the gripping handle 9a is in the folded position, as seen in figure 14.

[0192] The height HM of the closure element 14 is for example less than or equal to half the height HiOa of the container 10a.

[0193] Each closure element 14 includes a clipping device comprising a fixed part 14a attached to the lid 10b and a movable part 14b, relative to the fixed part 14a, bearing against the container 10a to hold the lid 10b on the container 10a in the closed position of the closure element 14, as seen in [Fig. 15]. Thus, the movable part 14b is free to rotate relative to the fixed part 14a.

[0194] As seen in [Fig. 15], the container 10a further includes a protruding fixing portion 29 in the form of a collar, on which the movable part 14b rests to hold the lid 10b on the container 10a in the closed position of the closing element 14.

[0195] Then, as can be seen in [Fig. 16], the locking means 9b of the gripping handle 9a comprise a locking element in the form of a longitudinal extension, the height H9b of which is greater than the height HM of the closing element 14, formed in the extension of one end of the gripping handle 9a, so as to prevent the movement of the movable part 14b of the closing element 14 relative to the fixed part 14a.

[0196] Advantageously, the locking element 9b is formed as a single unit with the gripping handle 9a. In addition, it has an angled portion that substantially conforms to the shape of the edge of the lid 10b. The locking element 9b is further mounted to rotate movably relative to the fixed part 14a of the closing element 14, the fixed part 14a having a recess 14al, visible in [Fig. 16], to partially receive the locking element 9b.

[0197] Furthermore, as can be seen in Figures 17, 18 and 19, the locking element may include, at its end opposite to that connected to the gripping handle 9a, a The safety extension 9bs prevents the handle 9a from moving from the folded position to the extended position until the locking element 14 is in the closed position. In particular, in [Fig. 19], it can be seen that the locking element 14 is not in the closed position and that it is therefore impossible to tilt the handle 9a due to the presence of the safety extension 9bs. Once the locking element 14 is in the closed position, as shown in [Fig. 18], it is possible to tilt the handle 9a, with the safety extension 9bs no longer obstructing it, thus obtaining the configuration of [Fig. 17].

[0198] With reference to Figures 20 to 22, a fifth aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0199] Figure 21 represents a cooking kit 50 for a household appliance of pressure cooking 20 which includes a cooking container 10 and a removable gripping handle 9a, shown in isolation on [Fig.20].

[0200] The removable gripping handle 9a comprises a central gripping portion 9ap and two hooking arms 9abl, 9ab2 extending from the gripping portion 9ap. Each of the two hooking arms 9abl, 9ab2 comprises a free hooking end 9al, 9a2.

[0201] Furthermore, in this example, each free-hanging end 9al, 9a2 has coupling means C suitable for coupling between the removable gripping handle 9a and the cooking container 10 to allow gripping of the cooking container 10.

[0202] The coupling means C may, for example, include magnetic means. In particular, the cooking vessel 10 may include a metallic portion, and each free-hanging end 9a1a, 9a2 may be provided with magnetic means adapted to cooperate with the metallic portion. Alternatively, the cooking vessel 10 may include a portion provided with magnetic means, and each free-hanging end 9a1a, 9a2 may be metallic.

[0203] According to another embodiment, illustrated here in figures 20 to 22, each free attachment end 9a 1, 9a2 has coupling means C in the form of a fixing hook C. In addition, the cooking container 10 has an anchoring portion 29, which corresponds to a protruding portion in the form of a collar, and each fixing hook includes two angles of curvature ô1, ô2 in which the anchoring portion 29 of the cooking container 10 is housed to allow coupling between the removable gripping handle 9a and the cooking container 10.

[0204] The fastening hook C has a retractable post M capable of moving from an open position, in which the retractable post M is not retracted and allows separation of the removable handle 9a and the cooking container 10, the fastening hook then being L-shaped, to a closed position, in which the retractable post M is retracted and prevents separation of the handle from removable grip 9a and cooking container 10, the fixing hook then being U-shaped, and vice versa.

[0205] The transition from the open position to the closed position of the retractable post M is achieved by means of an actuation mechanism A in the form of a push-button, for example round or rectangular, formed on the gripping portion 9ap of the gripping handle 9a, on an upper surface thereof to avoid undesired actuation during gripping, as seen in [Fig.20].

[0206] The fixing hook C is configured so that the transition from the open position to the closed position of the retractable upright M is achieved by rotating the retractable upright M through an angle substantially equal to 90°.

[0207] Alternatively, each fixing hook C can be elastically coupled to the corresponding free attachment end 9a1a, 9a2, the removable gripping handle 9a then being flexible at the free attachment ends 9a1a, 9a2. Each fixing hook C can then be able to occupy a rest position without engagement between the fixing hook C and the anchoring portion 29 of the cooking vessel 10, and a coupling position in which the anchoring portion 29 of the cooking vessel 10 is press-fitted into the angle of curvature ô1, ô2 of the fixing hook C, the fixing hook exerting an elastic restoring force against the anchoring portion 29 of the cooking vessel 10 to maintain the coupling between the removable gripping handle 9a and the cooking vessel 10.

[0208] Figure 23 represents another example of a removable gripping handle 9a comprising three attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3 extending from the gripping portion 9ap. Each of the three attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3 has a free attachment end 9a1, 9a2, 9a3 and the three attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3 extend from the gripping portion 9ap such that two adjacent attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2; 9ab2, 9ab3; 9abl, 9ab3 define with a vertical central axis XA of the gripping portion 9ap an angular sector SA1; SA2; SA3 with an angle oAi; oA2; oA3 strictly less than or equal to 180°.

[0209] In particular, the three attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3 extend from the gripping portion 9ap so that two adjacent attachment arms 9abl, 9ab2; 9ab2, 9ab3; 9abl, 9ab3 define with the vertical central axis XA of the gripping portion 9ap an angular sector SA1; SA2; SA3 with an angle oAi; oA2; oA3 between 90° and 180°, in particular between 60° and 120°, for example an angular sector SA3 with an angle oA3 substantially equal to 180° and two angular sectors SA1, SA2 with an angle oAb oA2 substantially equal to 90°, for example again three angular sectors SA1, SA2, SA3 with an angle oAb oA2, oA3 substantially equal to 120°.

[0210] In addition, [Fig.24] represents yet another example of a removable gripping handle 9a having four hooking arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3, 9ab4 extending from the gripping portion 9ap. Each of the four hooking arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3, 9ab4 has a free hooking end 9a1, 9a2, 9a3, 9a4, the four hooking arms 9abl, 9ab2, 9ab3, 9ab4 extending from the gripping portion 9ap so as to define with the vertical central axis XA of the gripping portion 9ap four angular sectors SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4 with an angle oAi, oA2, oA3, oA4 between 60° and 120°, for example four angular sectors SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4 of angle oAb oA2, oA3, oA4 substantially equal to 90°.

[0211] Advantageously, the invention can enable the rapid and simplified implementation of a batch cooking method for preparing several meals in advance. For example, at least three dishes can be prepared and cooked in less than 30 minutes, in particular with a cooking time of less than 20 minutes, and washing time can also be reduced by using the cooking containers at all stages.

[0212] The user can thus prepare meals for the week using the cooking containers 10, for example in less than 15 minutes, or even less than 10 minutes, and cook them, for example in less than 20 minutes, after simultaneously placing the cooking containers 10, using the cooking accessory 1, into the cooking chamber 21 of the pressure cooking appliance 20. Then, after cooking, the user can, for example, store the cooking containers 10 in the refrigerator, then retrieve and reheat them, for example in the microwave, and finally wash the cooking containers 10, for example in the dishwasher.

[0213] Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments just described. Various modifications can be made to them by those skilled in the art. In particular, various aspects have been presented, and the lessons learned from the different aspects can be taken individually or in any technically feasible combination.

[0214] In all the examples described above, the frame 3 of the cooking accessory 1 can be made of metal wire, in particular having a cross-section with a diameter between 2 mm and 3 mm, and / or from longitudinal metal strips, in particular having a width between 10 mm and 30 mm and a thickness between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0215] The frame 3 may include flexible elements to facilitate its insertion and / or removal from the cooking vessel 21, for example, glides. These flexible elements may, in particular, allow sliding while preventing scratching of the cooking vessel 21.

[0216] The cooking containers 10 may include one or more closing elements 14 for holding each lid 10b onto each container 10a.

[0217] In addition, each cooking container 10 may include, in particular at the level of its lid 10a, a decompression device 32.

Claims

Demands

1. A cooking assembly (40) for a pressure cooking appliance (20), characterized in that it comprises: - at least two cooking vessels (10), each cooking vessel (40) comprising: - a container (10a) for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, the container (10a) being made of glass, - a lid (10b) for closing the container (10a), the lid (10b) being made of stainless steel, - a closing element (14) cooperating with the container (10a) and the lid (10b) capable of being in a closed position in which the lid (10b) is held on the container (10a) and in an open position in which the lid (10b) is separated from the container (10a), - a cooking accessory (1) comprising a handling frame (3) for the cooking vessel (10), comprising: - a base (4), - at least three uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5b), each amount (5a, 5b, 5c,5d) comprising a lower end (5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di) and an upper end (5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds), opposite the lower end (5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di), the uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) being connected to the base (4) by means of their lower ends (5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di), the base (4) and the uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) defining between them a storage volume (V) for at least two cooking vessels (10) having a vertical central axis (X).

2. Cooking set (40) according to claim 1, wherein each cooking container (10) has a sealing gasket (28), in particular an annular sealing gasket, between the lid (10b) and the container (10a).

3. Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the closing element (14) comprises a clipping device having a fixed part (14a) attached to one of the container (10a) and the lid (10b) and a movable part (14b), relative to the fixed part (14a), bearing against the other of the container (10a) and the lid (10b) to hold the lid (10b) on the container (10a) in the closed position of the closing element (14).

4. Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 3, wherein the moving part (14b) is rotationally movable relative to the fixed part (14a).

5. Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein one of the container (10a) and the lid (10b) has a projecting fixing portion (29), in particular a collar, on which the movable part (14b) rests to hold the lid (10b) on the container (10a) in the closed position of the closing element (14).

6. Cooking assembly (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least a portion of the closing element (14) is projecting from a side surface (Sal) of the container (10a) and / or a side surface (Sbl) of the lid (10b) and / or a top surface (Sbs) of the lid (10b).

7. Cooking assembly (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least a portion of the closing element (14) is flush with a side surface (Sai) of the container (10a) and / or a side surface (Sw) of the lid (10b) and / or a top surface (Sbs) of the lid (10b).

8. Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein at least a portion of the closing element (14) is flush with a lateral surface (Sw) of the lid (10b), the closing element (14) having a lateral dimension projecting from the lateral surface (Sbi) of the lid (10b) having a larger horizontal dimension (DM), in particular a lateral extension, less than or equal to 5% of a larger horizontal dimension (Db), in particular of the diameter, of the lid (10b).

9. Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein at least a portion of the closing element (14) is flush with the upper surface (Sbs) of the lid (10b), the closing element (14) having a greater protrusion relative to the upper surface (Sbs) of the lid (10b) having a greater vertical dimension (Hi4), in particular a height, less than or equal to 5% of a greater vertical dimension (Hb), in particular the height, of the lid (10b).

10. Cooking assembly (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an upper surface (Sbs) of the lid (10b) includes a housing (38) for receiving at least part of the closing element (14), in particular a housing provided in the edge of the cover (10b) so that the closing element (14) penetrates at least part of the edge of the cover (10b).

11. Cooking assembly (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the lid (10b) comprises at least one decompression element (32), in particular positioned at the periphery of the lid (10b) outside a disc having a diameter equal to the bottom of the container (10a) of the cooking vessel (10).

12. Pressure cooking appliance (20), characterized in that it comprises: - a cooking tank (21) for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, - at least one cooking unit (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked.

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