Cooking accessory for a cooking appliance

Abstract

The invention relates to a cooking accessory (1) for a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame (3) for a cooking container, including: a base (4); at least three uprights, each having a lower end and an upper end; the base (4) and the uprights defining a storage volume (V). The frame (3) includes at least one hinged upright (5d) among the at least three uprights and hinge means (25b) for defining a first open position in which an access opening to the storage volume (V) is formed, and a second closed position in which the cooking containers can be contained within the storage volume (V) without being able to escape through the access opening. Figure 28

Description

Title of the invention: Cooking accessory 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 accessories for such appliances.

[0002] The invention thus provides a cooking accessory 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 accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container.

[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 a cooking accessory having a handling frame for a cooking container, and at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, adapted to be placed in the storage volume of the cooking accessory.

[0017] In particular, according to a first aspect thereof, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0018] - at least two amounts defining between them a storage volume, in particular a storage volume for at least two stacked cooking containers, the uprights being distributed around the storage volume such that two adjacent uprights define, with a vertical central axis of the storage volume, a free angular sector forming a lateral passage for the at least two cooking containers,

[0019] - at least one intermediate element, positioned in the storage volume in contact of at least two amounts to form at least two locations in the storage volume intended to each receive a cooking container.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the invention, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0021] - a background part,

[0022] - 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, in particular a storage volume for at least two stacked cooking containers, the uprights being distributed around the storage volume so that two adjacent uprights define with a vertical central axis of the storage volume an angular sector with an angle strictly less than or equal to 180°,

[0023] at least two of the at least three amounts being jointly and severally fixed with respect to the fund portion.

[0024] According to a third aspect, the invention relates to a cooking assembly for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, characterized in that it comprises:

[0025] - a cooking accessory comprising a handling frame for a container cooking, the framework comprising:

[0026] - a bottom part,

[0027] - at least two 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 ends, the base and the uprights defining between them a storage volume, in particular a storage volume for at least two stacked cooking vessels, having a vertical central axis,

[0028] - at least two cooking vessels, adapted to be placed in the volume of storage, each cooking container comprising a container and a lid, the container and / or the lid comprising at least one guide element to guide the cooking container into position between at least two uprights, along a guide axis parallel to the vertical central axis.

[0029] According to a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0030] - a first U-shaped retaining arch, comprising a first bottom cross member provided with two first lateral ends, and two first uprights extending from each of the first two lateral ends of the first bottom cross member,

[0031] - a second U-shaped retaining arch, comprising a second bottom cross member provided with two second lateral ends, and two second uprights extending from each of the two second lateral ends of the second bottom cross member,

[0032] the first bottom cross member and the second bottom cross member together defining a bottom portion of the cooking accessory,

[0033] the first bottom cross member and the second bottom cross member being connected to each other by means of a joint mechanism, located between the first lateral ends and the second lateral ends, allowing rotation of the first bottom cross member and the second bottom cross member relative to each other,

[0034] the first bottom cross member having a first central axis passing through the first lateral extremities and the second bottom cross member having a second central axis passing through the second lateral extremities, the first central axis and the second central axis defining between them first and second angles of deployments opposite each other and the third and fourth deployment angles opposite each other,

[0035] the frame being able to move from a deployed position, in which each of the deployment angles is strictly between 0° and 180° and in which the bottom part and the uprights define between them a storage volume, in particular a storage volume of at least two superimposed cooking containers, having a vertical central axis, to a stowed position, in which each of the deployment angles is equal to 0° or 180°.

[0036] According to one fifth of its aspects, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0037] - a bottom part,

[0038] - 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 ends, the base and the uprights defining between them a storage volume for at least two cooking containers, the uprights being distributed around the storage volume,

[0039] - a device forming an elastic return element positioned in contact with the part base, configured to receive cooking containers, and having a compressive force capable of allowing the positioning of at least one cooking container at the upper ends of the uprights to allow the gripping of at least one cooking container.

[0040] According to one-sixth of its aspects, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a household cooking appliance, in particular a pressure cooking appliance, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0041] - a bottom part,

[0042] - 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 ends, the base and the uprights defining between them a storage volume for at least two cooking containers, the uprights being distributed around the storage volume,

[0043] the frame comprising at least one hinged upright among the at least three uprights, the frame comprising means for articulation between the base and at least one hinged upright to define a first opening position in which an access opening to the storage volume is formed for the passage of cooking containers and a second closing position in which the containers cooking items may be contained within the storage volume without being able to exit through the access opening.

[0044] 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:

[0045] - a cooking accessory as defined above,

[0046] - at least two cooking vessels, in particular at least three vessels cooking, adapted to be placed in the storage volume of the cooking accessory.

[0047] 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:

[0048] - a cooking vessel for receiving one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0049] - a cooking accessory as defined above intended to be placed in the cooking vessel.

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

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

[0052] - a cooking set as defined above intended to be placed in the cooking vessel.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The cooking accessory, 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] The uprights can be distributed around the storage volume so that two adjacent uprights define with a vertical central axis of the storage volume a free angular sector forming a lateral passage for the at least two cooking containers.

[0058] The lateral passage formed by the free angular sector, thanks to a particular arrangement of the uprights relative to each other, can advantageously allow the cooking containers to be placed and removed from the side of the cooking accessory's frame rather than from above. "Free" means that the angular sector is left free of any obstruction that could prevent the placement and removal of the cooking containers from the cooking accessory.

[0059] Advantageously, the two adjacent uprights can define with the vertical central axis of the storage volume a free angular sector with an angle strictly greater than or equal to 180°.

[0060] The frame may include an access opening higher than the storage volume for the introduction and / or removal of cooking containers in a direction parallel to the vertical central axis.

[0061] The amounts can be distributed around the storage volume so that two adjacent amounts define with a vertical central axis of the storage volume an angular sector with an angle strictly less than or equal to 180°.

[0062] The amounts can advantageously be connected to the outer periphery of the bottom part.

[0063] The supports may be in the form of arms for holding cooking containers.

[0064] The uprights can advantageously extend substantially in a vertical direction from a base, the vertical direction being defined relative to the usual positioning of the cooking accessory during its use. Similarly, a horizontal direction is defined relative to the usual positioning of the cooking accessory during its use.

[0065] Preferably, the amounts can extend from the outer perimeter of the bottom part.

[0066] Preferably, the amounts define a cylindrical storage volume between them.

[0067] The amounts can be distributed around the storage volume so that two adjacent amounts define with a vertical central axis of the storage volume an angular sector with an angle strictly less than or equal to 180°.

[0068] The bottom part may include a hollow plate, in particular an annular plate, including in particular a through opening in its center.

[0069] Advantageously, the presence of a recess, particularly a through-hole, in the base prevents heating elements in the cooking appliance and / or those located opposite the base from being covered during operation. Such a recess also allows for the passage of a tool, especially a food preparation tool. Furthermore, the recess provides stability to the cooking accessory when it is positioned in the cooking chamber. In addition, designing the base as a hollow plate, particularly an annular plate, eliminates the need for any excess material in the base, especially in its central section.

[0070] The bottom part may include at least one branch extending from the lower end of each upright.

[0071] The bottom portion may further comprise at least three branches, each branch extending from the lower end of a support. 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.

[0072] Advantageously, the base part can both include a hollow plate, in particular an annular plate, and branches extending between the lower ends of the uprights, in particular branches defining a cross or star shape.

[0073] Preferably, the branches are made in one piece with the lower ends of the uprights to which they are connected.

[0074] In addition, 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 comprise 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°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example, on the order of 135°. The upper portion may be a central portion between the lower end and the upper end The upper portion can be the bottom end, and the lower portion can be the bottom end. Thus, each upright can 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 in opposition to 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 free 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] At least one cooking container may include a lid having a closing element having a lid locking position on the container and a lid unlocking position on the container.

[0081] At least one cooking vessel may have a lid equipped with at least one pressure relief device. The pressure relief device may prevent overpressure and / or underpressure in the vessel comprising the container and the lid during pressure cooking.

[0082] 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, including pressure cooking.

[0083] The frame may include a base. Each upright may have a lower end and an upper end, opposite the lower end. At At least two amounts may have a lower end connected to the base. The amounts may extend from the base. The base may also be connected to one or more amounts at a point between the lower and upper ends of the amount(s).

[0084] Advantageously, the amounts can extend externally to at least one intermediate element.

[0085] The largest external transverse dimension, in particular an external diameter, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis, of the bottom part may advantageously be less than the largest transverse dimension, in particular the diameter, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis, of the storage volume, in particular less than or equal to 95%, in particular 90%, in particular 85%, of the largest external transverse dimension of the storage volume.

[0086] In particular, the bottom part may have a larger external transverse dimension, in particular an external diameter, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis, strictly less than the largest external transverse dimension, in particular an external diameter, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis, of at least one intercalated element, in particular less than or equal to 95%, in particular 90%, in particular 85%, of the largest external transverse dimension of at least one intercalated element.

[0087] Thus, this difference in sizing between the bottom part and the storage volume, and the intermediate element(s), can make it easy to position the cooking accessory in the cooking tank and also to guarantee the stability of the cooking accessory on the bottom, in particular concave oriented upwards, of the cooking tank, especially since the bottom part can be hollowed out.

[0088] The framework may include at least one intermediate element, positioned in the storage volume in contact with at least two uprights to form at least two locations in the storage volume intended to receive each one a cooking container.

[0089] The frame may include an intermediate element forming with the bottom part a first receiving space for at least one cooking container and forming, on the side opposite the bottom part, a positioning support for at least one other cooking container placed in superposition.

[0090] The frame may further include at least two intermediate elements forming between them a second receiving space for at least one cooking container, each intermediate element forming a positioning support for at least one cooking container.

[0091] The frame may also include a roofing element, the storage volume being defined between the roofing element, the back panel, and the uprights. The element The cover element, when used with an intermediate element, can form a third space for at least one cooking vessel. The cover element can be connected to the upper end of at least two uprights, and in particular to the upper ends of all the uprights.

[0092] At least one interleaving element, in particular all interleaving elements, and / or the cover element may be in the form of a disk.

[0093] At least one intermediate element, in particular all intermediate elements, and / or the cover element may be fixed, in particular by welding, to at least two uprights, in particular all uprights.

[0094] Alternatively, at least one interleaving element, in particular all interleaving elements, and / or the cover element can be coupled to at least two uprights, in particular all uprights, in a removable manner.

[0095] In particular, the framework may include one or more coupling elements fixed to one or more uprights, in particular all uprights, and capable of being removably coupled with at least one intermediate element and / or the roofing element.

[0096] The framework may, for example, include at least one coupling element in the form of an annular support for an intermediate element and / or the roofing element, fixed to at least two uprights, in particular all the uprights. Thus, the coupling element(s) may be in the form of rings or hoops.

[0097] The at least two amounts, in particular all amounts, may each include at least one coupling element in the form of a support element for an intermediate element and / or the cover element, in particular a bracket-type support element.

[0098] Furthermore, at least one intercalary element, in particular all intercalary elements, and / or the cover element may be a cooking container lid.

[0099] The frame may in particular include two intermediate elements positioned inside the storage volume in contact with at least two uprights to form at least three locations within the storage volume, each intended to receive a cooking container. Each intermediate element may define a partition formed between at least one cooking container and at least one other cooking container, the intermediate elements being, in particular, regularly spaced between the lower and upper ends of the uprights.

[0100] The cooking vessel(s) may also be advantageously designed to occupy all or almost all of the surface of the interlayer element(s), in particular more than 85%, better 90%, or even better 95%, of the surface of the interlayer element(s). In this way, large cooking vessels These can be used in the cooking accessory. This allows for optimized space utilization. The diameter of the cooking containers can be virtually identical to that of the spacers and the cooking chamber of the cooking appliance.

[0101] Advantageously, the space between the uprights and the bottom part defines a storage volume for one or more cooking containers and the intermediate element(s) are located in this storage volume.

[0102] The interlayer element(s) and / or the cover element may advantageously be flat. The interlayer element(s) and / or the cover element may preferably be solid, without a through opening. Advantageously, the presence of one or more solid interlayer elements, without a through opening, can limit, or better yet prevent, any splashing of food preparations contained in the cooking containers during cooking in the cooking appliance.

[0103] The interlayer element(s) and / or the cover element may preferably extend in planes substantially parallel to each other, in particular horizontal planes, and preferably substantially perpendicular to the directions of extension of the uprights, in particular vertical directions. Similarly, the cutting element(s), in particular in the form of an annular support, may preferably extend in planes substantially parallel to each other, in particular horizontal planes, and preferably substantially perpendicular to the directions of extension of the uprights, in particular vertical directions.

[0104] The interlayer element(s) and / or the cover element may be located at a distance from the container(s) above which they are positioned. In other words, the height of the cooking container located in a space between two interlayer elements, or between a cover element and an interlayer element, may be less than the height of the space. The container may only include a container placed in the space between two interlayer elements, or between a cover element and an interlayer element.

[0105] The presence of the interlayer element and / or the cover element above a cooking container without a lid when positioned in the storage volume can prevent any phenomenon of food splashing onto another cooking container or into the cooking chamber of the cooking appliance.

[0106] The interlayer element(s) and / or the cover element may or may not be identical. The coupling element(s) may or may not be identical.

[0107] The intermediate element(s) and / or the cover element may be made of metal, in particular stainless steel.

[0108] The framework may include at least three uprights and at least two of the at least three uprights may be joined and fixed with respect to the bottom part.

[0109] In particular, the at least three amounts may be jointly and severally fixed in relation to the fund portion.

[0110] The framework may include a support structure connecting the upper ends of at least two uprights and extending externally into the storage volume defined between the uprights and the bottom part.

[0111] 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.

[0112] The banding may 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.

[0113] Each end of the strapping can be fixed to an upper end of an upright.

[0114] The cooking unit may include at least two cooking containers, adapted to be placed in the storage volume, each cooking container comprising a container and a lid. The container and / or the lid may include at least one guide element to guide the cooking container into position between at least two uprights, along a guide axis parallel to the vertical central axis.

[0115] A single guide element can be configured to guide at least two separate cooking vessels into position between at least two uprights. In this way, it is possible to avoid providing a guide means for each vessel by advantageously using the same guide means for several cooking vessels.

[0116] The guiding element can be an element attached to the container and / or the lid, in other words an additional element to the container and / or the lid.

[0117] Alternatively, the guiding element can be an integral part of the container and / or the lid. It can thus be formed within the container and / or the lid. In particular, the guiding element can be a guiding portion formed within the container and / or the lid. The guiding element can then be made as a single unit with the lid and / or the container. It can be a concave portion cooperating with an amount having a convex shape and / or a convex portion cooperating with an amount having a concave shape.

[0118] The guide element may be suitable for holding the cooking container in position on one or more uprights.

[0119] The guide element may also be a keying element allowing the correct mounting of the cooking container between at least two uprights.

[0120] In addition, the guide element may have a form complementary to that of at least one upright.

[0121] At least one cooking container may include a lid having a closing element having a locking position of the lid on the container and a locking position of the lid on the container, the closing element having a guide element.

[0122] The guide element may be functional when the closing element is in its locked position and non-functional when the closing element is in its unlocked position. Thus, the guide element may be inoperative for guiding the cooking vessel if the lid and the vessel are not secured by the closing element.

[0123] The frame may include a first support arch and a second support arch, and be able to move from a deployed position, in which each of the deployment angles is strictly between 0° and 180° and in which the bottom part and the uprights define between them a storage volume, in particular a storage volume of at least two superimposed cooking containers, having a vertical central axis, to a stored position, in which each of the deployment angles is equal to 0° or 180°.

[0124] In the deployed position of the frame, each of the first and second deployment angles can be strictly greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°, in particular between 40° and 90°, in particular also between 60° and 90°. Each of the third and fourth deployment angles can be greater than or equal to 90° and strictly less than 180°, in particular between 90° and 140°, in particular also between 90° and 120°, or vice versa.

[0125] In the deployed position, each of the deployment angles can be equal to 90°.

[0126] Each first lateral end and each second lateral end can include overlapping features, including recesses and / or cutouts, to allow overlapping between the first lateral ends and the second lateral ends in the frame's stacked position.

[0127] In addition, the articulation mechanism may include a locking device in the position of the first and second bottom cross members relative to each other.

[0128] The frame may include a device forming an elastic return element positioned in contact with the bottom part, configured to support the cooking containers, and having a compression force adapted to position at least one cooking container at the upper ends of the uprights to allow the gripping of at least one cooking container.

[0129] The device forming an elastic return element may include a spring fixed to the bottom part, and a receiving tray for cooking containers, in particular an annular-shaped tray.

[0130] The amounts can be distributed around the storage volume so that two adjacent amounts define with a vertical central axis of the storage volume an angular sector with an angle strictly less than or equal to 180°.

[0131] The frame may include initial means for locking in position, in particular initial means for locking in a compressed position, due to at least one cooking container positioned at the upper ends of the uprights. These initial means for locking in position may be formed at the level of a support structure for the frame.

[0132] The frame may also include second means for locking the receiving platform of the elastic return element in position, in particular second means for locking the receiving platform in a compressed position, especially at a predetermined distance from the level of the upper ends of the uprights, corresponding, for example, approximately to the height of a cooking vessel. These second means for locking the receiving platform may be formed at one or more uprights.

[0133] The frame may include at least one hinged upright among at least three uprights, the frame including means of articulation between the bottom part and at least one hinged upright to define a first opening position in which an access opening to the storage volume is formed for the passage of cooking containers and a second closing position in which the cooking containers can be contained in the storage volume without being able to exit through the access opening.

[0134] The articulation means may include a hinge between the base part and at least one articulated upright.

[0135] The articulation of at least one articulated upright can be carried out at an angle of rotation, relative to the central vertical axis of the storage volume, between 0° and 90°.

[0136] The at least one hinged upright may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion may be a central portion between the lower end and the upper end, and the lower portion may be the end lower portion. The upper portion may be hinged relative to the lower portion. At least one hinged upright may include means of articulation, for example a hinge, particularly between the lower and upper portions.

[0137] The frame may include locking means for at least one hinged upright in the second closed position. In this way, it may be possible to define a safety element to hold the cooking containers in the second closed position when the cooking accessory is being removed from and inserted into the cooking vessel.

[0138] In particular, the cover element and / or at least one hinged post may include means for locking at least one hinged post onto the cover element.

[0139] The frame may further include a support structure connecting the upper ends of at least two uprights and extending externally into the storage volume defined between the uprights and the base. The support structure and / or at least one hinged upright may include means for locking at least one hinged upright onto the support structure. The support structure may be in the form of a band extending along the external contour of the storage volume, connecting the upper ends of at least two uprights. The band may be an open band having two ends not connected to each other so as to define a lateral opening for manually grasping one or more cooking containers.

[0140] The cover element may include locking means in the form of a retaining element, in particular a projecting retaining element, cooperating with locking means for at least one hinged post in the form of a fixing element, in particular a fixing element comprising an opening, to allow the locking of at least one hinged post onto the cover element.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] The cooking appliance may include at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, suitable for being placed in the storage volume of the cooking accessory and for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked.

[0144] The cooking accessory, 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

[0145] Other advantages, purposes and particular 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 accessory for a cooking appliance, shown from a first perspective. • Figure [Fig. 2] represents the cooking accessory of Figure [Fig. 1] with an example of the implementation of coupling elements for intercalated elements, • Figure 3 represents the cooking accessory of Figure 1 with another example of the realization of coupling elements for intercalated elements, • [Fig.4] represents an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking containers and the cooking accessory 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 accessory for a cooking appliance according to a second aspect, • Figure 7 represents another example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance, from a second perspective. • Figure 8 represents yet another example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance, from a second perspective. • [Fig.9] represents an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking containers and the cooking accessory of [Fig.8], • [Fig. 10] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking unit of [Fig. 9], • Figure

[11] represents an example of a cooking accessory for a cooking set according to a third aspect, • Figure 12 represents another example of a cooking accessory for a cooking set according to a third aspect, Figure 13 represents an example of a cooking vessel for a cooking set according to a third aspect. Figure 14 represents another example of a cooking vessel for a cooking set according to a third aspect, Figure 15 represents yet another example of a cooking vessel for a cooking set according to a third aspect, [Fig. 16] represents an example of a cooking set according to a third aspect, comprising the cooking accessory of [Fig. 12] and three cooking containers similar to that of [Fig. 15], [Fig. 17] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking unit of [Fig. 16], Figure 18 represents an example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance according to a fourth aspect, Figure 19 shows the cooking accessory of Figure 18 in a folded position. Figure 20 represents the cooking accessory of Figure 18 in a deployed position. [Fig.21] is an enlarged view of an area of ​​[Fig.20], [Fig. 22] represents an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking containers and the cooking accessory of [Fig. 18], [Fig. 23] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking unit of [Fig. 22], Figure 24 represents an example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance according to a fifth aspect. Figure [Fig. 25] represents the cooking accessory of Figure [Fig. 24] with a cooking container ready to be seared, [Fig.26] represents an example of a cooking set comprising two cooking containers and the cooking accessory of [Fig.24], [Fig. 27] represents an example of a cooking appliance comprising the cooking unit of [Fig. 26], Figure [Fig. 28] represents an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking containers and a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance according to a sixth aspect, Figure [Fig. 29] represents the cooking assembly of Figure [Fig. 28] with the hinged upright retracted. [Fig.30] represents the removal of a cooking container from the cooking set in [Fig.29], • Figure 31 represents another example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance according to a sixth aspect, • Figure [Fig. 32] represents an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking vessels and the cooking accessory of Figure [Fig. 31], and • [Fig.33] represents an example of a cooking appliance including the cooking unit of [Fig.32].

[0146] Throughout these figures, identical references may designate identical or analogous elements.

[0147] 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

[0148] With reference to figures 1 to 5, a first aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0149] According to this aspect, the cooking accessory 1 comprises a frame 3 which allows for the handling of several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10 as shown in Figures 4 and 5. The frame 3 here comprises a base 4 in the form of a horizontal, annular, hollow plate with a through opening 4a in its center. The presence of this through opening 4a thus provides stability to the cooking accessory 1, and prevents it from covering heating elements provided in the cooking appliance 20 and / or located opposite the base 4 during the use of the cooking appliance 20. The presence of the through opening 4a also allows for the passage of cooking utensils.Furthermore, the through opening 4a in the center of the base section 4 can prevent any excess thickness of the material constituting the base section 4 in its central part. Thus, the diameter of the through opening 4a can be made sufficiently large to ensure the aforementioned advantages. However, other embodiments of the base section 4 could be considered, such as those described earlier in the disclosure of the invention. In particular, the base section 4 could include branches extending between the lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c of the frame 3 (described hereafter), notably branches defining a cross or star shape.The base section 4 could also include both such branches and a hollow plate, in particular an annular plate with a through opening 4a into which the branches would extend, at least partially. Alternatively, the frame 3 could be devoid of a base section 4, particularly in the case of overlapping sections. the cooking accessory 1 to a cooking container 10 or a container 10b already placed in the cooking chamber 21 of a cooking appliance 20.

[0150] Three uprights 5a, 5b, and 5c extend from the base portion 4. As shown in [Fig. 3], each upright 5a, 5b, 5c has a lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and an upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, opposite the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci. The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are connected to the base portion 4 by means of their lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and advantageously extend vertically overall relative to the horizontal base portion 4. It should be noted that the number of uprights could be greater than three, for example, at least four.

[0151] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 3], each upright 5a, 5b, 5c comprises an upper or central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and the upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, and a lower portion corresponding here to the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci. The lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci then forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp an offset angle α strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example on the order of 135°. The presence of such an offset angle a can allow each upright 5a, 5b, 5c to have a shape adapted to the shape of the cooking tank 21 in which the cooking accessory 1 will be used so that the frame 3 is as close as possible to the internal wall of the cooking tank 21. Thus, the frame 3 defines overall convex shapes outwards at the portions of uprights 5a, 5b, 5c close to the bottom part 4.

[0152] Advantageously, the base part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c define between themselves a storage volume V of the three cooking containers 10 having a vertical central axis X. As can be seen in [Fig.2], the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are distributed around the storage volume V so that two adjacent uprights 5b and 5c, 5a and 5c, 5a and 5b define with the vertical central axis X of the storage volume V an angular sector SI, S2, S3 with an angle ob o2, strictly less than or equal to 180°. Specifically here, and in no way limitingly, three angular sectors SI, S2, S3 are defined with a free angular sector S3 of angle o3 substantially equal to 180° forming a lateral passage PL for positioning and removing the cooking containers 10, and two angular sectors SI, S2 of angle ob o2 substantially equal to 90°.In this way, it is possible to have an optimal distribution of the amounts 5a, 5b, 5c around the storage volume V so as to ensure good support of the cooking containers 10 or the containers 10b during handling and / or to facilitate the placement and removal of the cooking containers 10 or the containers 10b in relation to the cooking accessory 1. .

[0153] Advantageously, as can be seen in [Fig. 2], the bottom portion has an external diameter Df, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis X, strictly less than the external diameter Di, measured perpendicular to the vertical central axis X, of the intermediate elements 6b, 6c, in particular less than or equal to 95%, in particular 90%, in particular 85%, of the external diameter Di. This difference between the external diameters Df and Di allows adaptation to the bottom of the cooking vessel 21 for the positioning of the cooking accessory 1.

[0154] Furthermore, 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. It should be noted that such a gripping handle 9 can be removable relative to the frame 3. 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.

[0155] According to this first aspect, and as seen in [Fig. 1], the frame 3 comprises two intermediate elements 6b and 6c, positioned in the storage volume V in contact with the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. These intermediate elements 6b, 6c form separations between cooking vessels 10 or containers 10b and the cooking vessels 10. Specifically, the three cooking vessels 10 or containers 10b are placed in superposition in the storage volume V and each intermediate element 6b, 6c forms a separation between two adjacent cooking vessels 10 or containers 10b.

[0156] As can be seen in [Fig.1], the frame 3 particularly includes an intermediate element 6c which forms with the bottom part 4 a first receiving space RI for a cooking container 10. The intermediate element 6c also forms, on the opposite side to the bottom part 4, a positioning support for another cooking container 10 placed in superposition.

[0157] Furthermore, the two intermediate elements 6b, 6c form between them a second receiving space R2 for a cooking container 10, each intermediate element 6b, 6c forming a positioning support for a cooking container 10.

[0158] As always visible in [Fig.1], the frame 3 also includes a roofing element 6a. The storage volume V is defined between the roofing element 6a, the bottom part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c.

[0159] The cover element 6a forms with the intermediate element 6b a third receiving space R3 for a cooking container 10. In particular, the cover element 6a is connected to the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c.

[0160] As can be seen in [Fig. 1], the interlayer elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a are in the form of solid disks. However, the disks could also have one or more openings.

[0161] The intermediate elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a can be fixed, in particular by welding, to the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. They are then non-removable.

[0162] Alternatively, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the interlayer elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a can be removable by being coupled to coupling elements 7, 8.

[0163] Specifically, in the embodiment variants of figures 2 and 3, the frame 3 comprises coupling elements 7, 8 fixed to the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. These coupling elements 7, 8 serve to be removably coupled to the intermediate elements 6b, 6c and the roofing element 6a.

[0164] In the example of [Fig. 2], the frame 3 comprises three coupling elements 7 in the form of annular supports for receiving the intermediate elements 6b, 6c and the roofing element 6a. These annular supports are fixed to the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, for example by welding. The central opening of each annular support can be as large as possible, in particular with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the through opening 4a of the bottom portion 4.

[0165] In the example of [Fig. 3], the frame 3 comprises nine coupling elements 8, three on each upright 5a, 5b, 5c, each of which is in the form of a support element for the intermediate elements 6b, 6c and the roofing element 6a. These support elements are generally L-shaped, or angle-shaped, and are fixed to the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. These support elements may also be in the form of support pins.

[0166] The coupling elements 7, 8 are advantageously distributed regularly over the height of the frame 3. All the intermediate elements 6b, 6c and the roofing element 6a extend in planes parallel to each other and also parallel to the horizontal extent plane of the bottom part 4.

[0167] Advantageously, the intercalated elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a are chosen to be removable, and are in particular chosen to each be a lid 10a of a cooking container 10, suitable for closing the corresponding container 10b of the cooking container 10.

[0168] Each interlayer element 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a not only allow the positioning of the cooking containers 10 or the containers 10b in the frame 3 but can also serve as protection against splashes that may occur during the cooking of food.

[0169] According to a preferred arrangement, the intercalated elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a are removable and correspond to lids 10a of the cooking containers 10. They are then positioned so that a free space exists between their lower surface and the top of the corresponding container 10b, which makes it possible to avoid any overpressure phenomenon in the container 10b during pressure cooking.

[0170] Furthermore, [Fig.4] represents a cooking set 40 comprising a frame 3 according to one of the examples in Figures 1 to 3 and three cooking vessels 10 which are therefore superimposed on one another.

[0171] Fig. 5 represents the cooking appliance 20 which includes a cooking tank 21 in which the user places the cooking unit 40. Advantageously, the cooking tank 21 has a bottom with a curved shape upwards with a predetermined radius of curvature and the cooking accessory 1 has a bottom part 4 whose dimensions, in particular the external diameter Df, are designed to fit the curved shape of the cooking tank 21.

[0172] With reference to figures 6 to 10, a second aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0173] According to this aspect, the cooking accessory 1 comprises a frame 3 for the handling of several cooking containers 10, including three cooking containers 10 as seen in figures 9 and 10. This frame 3 includes a base part 4. In addition, the frame 3 includes three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c to hold the three cooking containers 10.

[0174] Each upright 5a, 5b, 5c has a lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and an upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, opposite the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci. The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are connected to the base 4 by means of their lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and extend from the base 4 in a generally vertical direction. The base 4 and the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c define a storage volume V for the three cooking vessels 10 having a vertical central axis X.

[0175] Fig. 6 on the one hand and figures 7 and 8 on the other hand represent two ways of making the bottom part 4.

[0176] In the example of [Fig.6], the bottom part 4 is in the form of a hollow plate of annular shape with a through opening 4a in its center, as described previously with reference to [Fig.1].

[0177] In the example in [Fig. 7] and in the example in [Fig. 8], the base part 4 has three branches bl, b2, b3. Each branch bl, b2, b3 extends from the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci of an upright 5a, 5b, 5c, and the branches bl, b2, b3 meet at a central junction zone Z located on the vertical central axis X of the storage volume V. Thus, the three branches bl, b2, b3 define a base part 4 in the shape of a three-pointed star bl, b2, b3, evenly distributed around the central junction zone Z. Of course, a number of branches greater than three can be envisaged, in particular as many branches as uprights.

[0178] As can be seen in Figures 6 and 7, the bottom part 4 has an upper surface Sf which has an area less than the area of ​​a cross-section St of the storage volume V, in particular less than 50%, or even more than 70%.

[0179] As can be seen in [Fig. 6], the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are distributed around the storage volume V such that two adjacent uprights 5a and 5c, 5b and 5c, or 5a and 5b define, with the vertical central axis X of the storage volume V, an angular sector SI, S2, S3 with an angle ob o2, o3 strictly less than or equal to 180°. In particular, the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c define three angular sectors SI, S2, S3 with an angle ob o2, o3 substantially equal to 120°. This distribution of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c around the storage volume V advantageously ensures that the cooking vessels 10 are held securely in the cooking accessory 1, even if the frame 3 is tilted in or out of the cooking vessel 21.

[0180] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 8], the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c each have a central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and the upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs. The lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp an offset angle α strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example on the order of 135°. As previously stated, the presence of such an offset angle a can allow each upright 5a, 5b, 5c to have a shape adapted to the shape of the cooking tank 21 in which the cooking accessory 1 will be used so that the frame 3 is as close as possible to the internal wall of the cooking tank 21.

[0181] Advantageously, the three amounts 5a, 5b, 5c are joined and fixed with respect to the bottom part 4. In particular, they can be made in one piece with the bottom part 4.

[0182] In addition, as seen in [Fig.6], the frame 3 has a top access opening OA which allows access to the storage volume V from the top so as to be able to introduce and / or remove the cooking containers 10 in a direction which is parallel to the vertical central axis X.

[0183] Furthermore, as can be seen in figures 6 and 7, the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are advantageously connected to the outer periphery of the bottom part 4, which makes it possible to optimize the space of the storage volume V for placing the cooking containers 10.

[0184] Furthermore, in the examples of Figures 6 and 8, the frame 3 includes a support structure 7 that connects the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. The support structure 7 extends externally to the storage volume V defined between the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c and the base 4. In particular, the support structure 7 takes the form of a band extending along the outer contour of the storage volume V, connecting the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. The support structure 7 advantageously reinforces the stability of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c around the storage volume V and thus strengthens the stability of the cooking containers 10 during handling.

[0185] The band is advantageously an open band having two ends 7a and 7b not connected to each other and fixed to an upper end 5as, 5bs of an upright 5a, 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 the frame 3 but they can also be handled from a side of the frame 3 through the lateral opening 7c.

[0186] The cooking accessory 1 also includes a gripping handle 9 which is connected to the support frame 7 in a portion located between two adjacent uprights 5a, 5c and 5b, 5c. The gripping handle 9 is mounted in a fixed or removable manner relative to the support frame 7, with the possibility of rotation so as to occupy extended or folded positions. 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.

[0187] Fig. 9 also represents a cooking set 40 which includes three cooking containers 10 and the cooking accessory of Fig. 6.

[0188] Fig. 10 represents the cooking appliance 20 comprising a cooking vessel 21 in which the cooking accessory 1 is placed for cooking one or more culinary preparations.

[0189] With reference to figures 11 to 17, a third aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0190] Figures 11 and 12 represent two alternative embodiments of the accessory firing 1 of a firing set 40, represented on the [Fig. 16], according to this third aspect.

[0191] The cooking accessory 1 includes a frame 3 for handling several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10 as seen in [Fig. 16]. This frame 3 includes a base 4 and two uprights 5a, 5b for holding the three cooking containers 10. Each upright 5a, 5b has a lower end 5ai, 5bi and an upper end 5as, 5bs, opposite the lower end 5ai, 5bi.

[0192] The uprights 5a, 5b are connected to the base part 4 by means of their lower end 5ai, 5bi and extending generally vertically from the base part 4. This base part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b define between themselves a storage volume V of the cooking containers 10 having a vertical central axis X.

[0193] In the example of [Fig. 11], the base part 4 has a branch bl extending from the lower end 5ai, 5bi of each upright 5a, 5b. Such an embodiment is particularly advantageous in that it is very compact and can be stored easily and with little space.

[0194] In contrast, in the example of [Fig. 12], the base part 4 comprises a hollowed-out annular plate with a through opening 4a in its center, as described previously with reference to [Fig. 1]. In this example, the base part 4 provides stability to the frame 3, particularly when it comes to positioning the cooking vessels 10 in the frame 3.

[0195] Furthermore, each upright 5a, 5b has a central portion 5ap, 5bp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi and the upper end 5as, 5bs. The lower end 5ai, 5bi forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp an offset angle α strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example on the order of 135°. As previously stated, the presence of such an offset angle α allows each upright 5a, 5b, 5c to have a shape adapted to the shape of the cooking vessel 21 in which the cooking accessory 1 will be used, so that the frame 3 is as close as possible to the inner wall of the cooking vessel 21.

[0196] The frame 3 also includes a gripping handle 9 which is connected, either fixedly or removably, to the upper ends 5as and 5bs of the uprights 5a and 5b, and is rotatable so that it can occupy deployed and folded positions. The rotatable and / or removable gripping handle 9 can facilitate the placement and removal of the cooking containers 10 and / or reduce the size of the cooking accessory 1 positioned in the cooking vessel 21.

[0197] The two uprights 5a, 5b are distributed around the storage volume V so as to define between them, with respect to the vertical central axis X of the storage volume V, an angular sector SI with an angle o, approximately equal to 180°. The two uprights 5a, 5b are thus arranged in opposition to each other.

[0198] Advantageously, as shown in Figures 13 to 15, the cooking containers 10 each comprise a container 10a and a lid 10b. The container 10a and / or the lid 10b comprise one or more guide elements for vertically guiding the cooking container 10 into position along the uprights 5a, 5b, along a guide axis parallel to the vertical central axis X. Thus, advantageously, the cooking containers 10 are guided into the frame 3 of the cooking accessory 1 from above, in a vertical direction, and not laterally by inserting and removing the cooking containers 10 from the side of the cooking accessory 1.

[0199] Specifically, in the example of [Fig. 13], two guide elements 15b are formed at the level of a closing element 14 of the cover 10b. They are in the form of two tabs projecting from the edge of the cover 10b. The spacing between the two tabs advantageously corresponds to the width of an upright 5a, 5b so that an upright 5a, 5b can slide between the two elements of guide 15b. In a diametrically opposite manner, two other guide elements 15b in the form of identical protruding tabs are formed.

[0200] Furthermore, in the example of [Fig. 14], the cooking vessel 10 is similar to that of [Fig. 13], but the container 10a also has two guide elements 15a in the form of tabs projecting from the external surface of the container 10a. Here again, the spacing between the tabs advantageously corresponds to the width of a post 5a, 5b. [Fig. 15] represents the cooking vessel 10 of [Fig. 14] with the guide elements 15a and 15b overlapping at a closing element 14. In this case, the guidance of a post 5a, 5b is achieved between the guide elements 15a and the guide elements 15b, precisely between the tabs.

[0201] The guide elements 15a can be made in one piece with the container 10a. The guide elements 15a, 15b can have a shape complementary to that of an upright 5a, 5b.

[0202] Due to the implementation of the guide elements 15a and 15b at the level of a closing element 14, as seen in [Fig.15], it appears that the guide elements 15a, 15b are inoperative to ensure the function of guiding the cooking container 10a in the absence of a connection between the lid 10b and the container 10a by means of the closing element 14. Specifically, the guide elements 15a, 15b are non-functional due to the unlocked position of the closing element 14.

[0203] In addition, each guide element 15a, 15b can constitute a keying element allowing the correct mounting of the cooking container 10 along the upright 5a, 5b.

[0204] Fig. 16 further represents a cooking set 40 comprising the three cooking containers 10 and the cooking accessory 1 of Fig. 12.

[0205] Fig. 17 represents the cooking appliance 20 comprising a cooking tank 21 for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked contained in the cooking containers 10 of the cooking set 40.

[0206] With reference to figures 18 to 23, a fourth aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0207] According to this aspect, the cooking accessory 1 comprises a frame 3 for the gripping several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10 as seen in figures 22 and 23. The framework 3 is generally in the form of a double “U” with a hold in position at 90°.

[0208] Specifically, as can be seen in [Fig. 18], the framework 3 comprises a first U-shaped supporting arch 26a, comprising a first central bottom arm 27a, also called a first bottom cross member 27a, provided with two first lateral ends 27a1 and 27a2, visible in [Fig. 21], and two first uprights 5a, 5b for holding the cooking vessels 10 which extend substantially vertically from each of the first two lateral ends 27a1, 27a2.

[0209] In addition, the frame 3 also includes a second supporting arch 26b in the shape of a "U", comprising a second central bottom arm 27b, or also called a second bottom cross member 27b, provided with two second lateral ends 27b 1 and 27b2, and two second uprights 5c, 5d for holding the cooking vessels 10 which extend substantially vertically from each of the two second lateral ends 27b 1, 27b2.

[0210] Advantageously, the first central bottom arm 27a and the second central bottom arm 27b together define a bottom part 4. As seen in [Fig.21], the first central bottom arm 27a and the second central bottom arm 27b are connected to each other by means of a joint mechanism 12.

[0211] This articulation mechanism 12 includes, for example, screws connecting the central bottom arms 27a and 27b in a movable manner, allowing rotation relative to each other. This articulation mechanism 12 is located between the first lateral ends 27a1, 27a2 and the second lateral ends 27b1, 27b2 to allow rotation of the first central bottom arm 27a and the second central bottom arm 27b relative to each other.

[0212] Furthermore, the first central bottom arm 27a has a first central axis Xa passing through the first lateral extremities 27a1, 27a2 and the second central bottom arm 27b has a second central axis Xb passing through the second lateral extremities 27b1, 27b2. The first central axis Xa and the second central axis Xb define between them first [31 and second

[32] deployment angles opposite to each other and third [33 and fourth

[34] deployment angles opposite to each other.

[0213] Advantageously, the frame 3 is thus able to move from a deployed position, in which each of the deployment angles [31, [32, [33, [34 is strictly between 0° and 180° and in which the bottom part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d define between them a storage volume V of the cooking containers 10 having a vertical central axis X, to a stored position, in which each of the deployment angles [31, [32, [33, [34 is substantially equal to 0° or 180°.

[0214] In particular, in the deployed position of the frame 3, each of the first [31 and second

[32] deployment angles is strictly greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°, in particular between 40° and 90°, in particular also between 60° and 90°, and each of the third [33 and fourth

[34] deployment angles is greater than or equal to 90° and strictly less than 180°, in particular between 90° and 140°, in particular also between 90° and 120°, or vice versa.

[0215] In the deployed position of the frame 3, each of the deployment angles [31, [32, [33, [34 is in particular equal to 90°.

[0216] Furthermore, as can be seen in [Fig. 21], each first lateral end 27al, 27a2 and each second lateral end 27b1, 27b2 have overlapping features. In particular, recesses Ra, Rb and cutouts Ea are provided to allow overlapping between the first lateral ends 27al, 27a2 and the second lateral ends 27b1, 27b2 in the stacked position of the frame 3.

[0217] Advantageously, the articulation mechanism 12 includes a locking device in position of the first 7a and second 7b central bottom arms relative to each other, for both the deployed position and the stowed position.

[0218] The realization of the framework 3 in the form of two articulated support arches 26a, 26b advantageously makes the cooking accessory 1 very compact so that it can be stored easily and with little space.

[0219] As seen in [Fig. 18], the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d have a central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp, 5dp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di and the upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds. The lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp, 5dp an offset angle α strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example on the order of 135°. As previously stated, the presence of such an offset angle a can allow each upright 5a, 5b, 5c to have a shape adapted to the shape of the cooking tank 21 in which the cooking accessory 1 will be used so that the frame 3 is as close as possible to the internal wall of the cooking tank 21.

[0220] In addition, the frame 3 includes a gripping handle 9a which is fixed or removable on the upper ends 5as and 5bs of the uprights 5a and 5b, and which can be tilted in rotation for transporting or storing the cooking accessory 1. The possibility of rotation and / or removal of the gripping handle 9 can make it easier to place and remove the cooking containers 10 and / or reduce the size of the cooking accessory 1 positioned in the cooking vessel 21.

[0221] Figure [Fig. 22] further represents a cooking unit 40 which includes the accessory cooking vessel 1 of figures 18 to 21 and the three cooking vessels 10, here equipped with decompression devices 32, closing elements 14 and guiding elements 15a, 15b.

[0222] Figure [Fig. 23] represents the 20th household cooking appliance including a cooking vessel 21 with the cooking unit 40 of [Fig.22].

[0223] With reference to figures 24 to 27, a fifth aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0224] The cooking accessory 1 includes a frame 3 for handling several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10, only two cooking containers 10 being visible in Figures 26 and 27. The frame 3 includes a base part 4 and three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c of the three cooking containers 10. The frame 3 has, for example, a shape substantially identical to that of the frame 3 illustrated in [Fig.6] and described previously.

[0225] As can be seen in [Fig. 24], each upright 5a, 5b, 5c has a lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and an upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs, opposite the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci. The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are connected to the base portion 4 by means of their lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and extend substantially vertically from the base portion 4.

[0226] The bottom part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c define between them a storage volume V of the cooking containers 10 having a vertical central axis X.

[0227] The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c are distributed around the storage volume V such that two adjacent uprights 5a and 5c, 5b and 5c, 5a and 5b define with the vertical central axis X of the storage volume V an angular sector SI, S2, S3 with an angle o, , o2, S3 strictly less than or equal to 180°. In particular, the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c here define three angular sectors SI, S2, S3 with an angle ob o2, °3 substantially equal to 120°, as seen in [Fig. 24].

[0228] Advantageously, the frame 3 includes a device forming an elastic return element 30 positioned in contact with the bottom part 4, for example fixed to the bottom part 4.

[0229] The elastic return element 30 is configured to support the cooking containers 10 in a stacked position. It has a compressive force adapted to position the cooking containers 10 at the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c to allow the user to grasp the cooking containers 10.

[0230] Specifically, the elastic return mechanism 30 comprises a spring 30a fixed to the base 4, and a receiving tray 30b for the cooking containers 30, here annular in shape. As the three cooking containers 10 are stacked in the frame 3, the spring 30a is compressed and released as the user removes the cooking containers 10, each cooking container 10 to be grasped being positioned at the top of the frame 3. Advantageously, the user can therefore grasp and / or place each cooking container 10 at the top of the frame 3 without needing to retrieve and / or insert them into the frame 3, since the spring 30a guarantees the positioning of the cooking container 10 to be grasped and / or placed at the top.

[0231] Furthermore, as can be seen in Figures 24 and 25, the frame 3 includes a support reinforcement 7 connecting the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c and extending externally to the storage volume V defined between the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c and the bottom part 4. The support reinforcement 7 is in the form of a band extending along the external contour of the storage volume V by connecting the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. This band is advantageously an open band having two ends 7a and 7b not connected to each other and fixed to an upper end 5as, 5bs of an upright 5a, 5b so as to define a lateral opening 7c for the manual gripping of the cooking containers 10. This band is for example analogous to that described previously with reference to figures 6 and 8.

[0232] As can be seen in [Fig.25], the frame 3 also includes first means for locking the highest cooking container 10 in the compressed position 95, for example in the form of a pinion, positioned at the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c. These first means for locking the container in the compressed position 95 are formed, for example, at the level of the support frame 7 of the frame 3.

[0233] Furthermore, the frame 3 also includes second means for locking in compressed position 96, for example in the form of a pinion, the receiving plate 30b of the device forming elastic return member 30 located at a predetermined distance from the level of the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs of the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c corresponding to the height of a cooking container 10. These second means for locking in position 96 are here formed at the level of the upright 5a but can be formed at the level of one or more uprights.

[0234] In this way, it is possible to lock the position of the cooking container 10 above and / or the position of the tray 30b independently of the compression force of the spring 30a, and in such a way as to allow the gripping of the cooking container 10 and the cooking accessory 1.

[0235] The bottom part 4 is here in the form of a hollowed-out annular plate, comprising a through opening 4a in its centre. It is, for example, analogous to that described with reference to [Fig. 1].

[0236] Furthermore, the three uprights 5a, 5b, 5c have a central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and the upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs. The lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp an offset angle α strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example of the order of 135°, and for example analogous to that described previously with reference to [Fig. 1].

[0237] In addition, the cooking accessory 1 has a gripping handle 9 fixedly or removably connected to the support frame 7 with a possibility of rotation to move from an extended position to a stored position. 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 size of the cooking accessory 1 positioned in the cooking tank 21.

[0238] Fig. 26 represents a cooking set 40 comprising the cooking accessory 1 and two cooking containers 10. Positioning a third cooking container 10 above the two cooking containers 10 would then allow the spring 30a to be fully compressed.

[0239] Fig. 27 represents the cooking appliance 20 comprising the cooking vessel 21 receiving the cooking assembly 40 of Fig. 26.

[0240] With reference to Figures 28 to 33, a sixth aspect has been schematically illustrated.

[0241] The cooking accessory 1 comprises a frame 3 for handling several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10 as seen in Figures 28 and 29, for example. The frame 3 comprises a base 4 and four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d.

[0242] As can be seen in [Fig. 31], 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 bottom part 4 by means of their lower ends 5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di and extend substantially vertically from the bottom part 4 to it.

[0243] The base 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d define a storage volume V for the cooking vessels 10, which has a central vertical axis X. The uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d are distributed around the storage volume V such that any two adjacent uprights 5a and 5c, 5b and 5c, 5d and 5b, or 5d and 5a define, with the central vertical axis X of the storage volume V, an angular sector SI, S2, S3, S4 with an angle O1, O2, O3, O4 strictly less than or equal to 180°. In particular, the frame 3 comprises four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d defining here four angular sectors SI, S2, S3, S4 with an angle O1, O2, O3, O4 substantially equal to 90°. Such a distribution of the amounts 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d around the storage volume V ensures that the cooking containers 10 are held securely, even if the cooking accessory 1 is tilted.

[0244] Furthermore, advantageously according to this sixth aspect, the frame 3 includes a hinged upright 5d among the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d. The frame 3 includes hinge means 25b between the base portion 4 and the hinged upright 5d to form an access opening O to the storage volume V when hinged, as shown in [Fig. 31]. The presence of such a hinged upright 5d can advantageously facilitate access to the storage volume V via a lateral access opening O. It also ensures the safe handling of the cooking containers 10 when the hinged upright 5d is closed.

[0245] Specifically, a first open position is defined in which the access opening O to the storage volume V is formed for the passage of the cooking containers 10 and a second closed position is formed in which the cooking containers 10 can be contained in the storage volume V without being able to exit through the access opening O. In other words, in this latter case, the cooking containers 10 can be removed from the storage volume V from the top but not laterally through the access opening O.

[0246] These articulation means 25b include, for example, a hinge between the base part 4 and the articulated upright 5d. The articulation of the articulated upright 5d is carried out at an angle of rotation y with respect to the central vertical axis X of the storage volume V which is between 0° and 90°.

[0247] The hinged upright 5d comprises an upper or central portion 5dp between the lower end 5di and the upper end 5ds, and a lower portion corresponding to the lower end 5di. The lower end 5di is hinged with respect to the central portion 5dp, the hinged upright 5d comprising hinge means 25a, for example a hinge, between the lower end 5di and the central portion 5dp.

[0248] Furthermore, the other uprights 5a, 5b, 5c have a central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp between the lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci and the upper end 5as, 5bs, 5cs. The lower end 5ai, 5bi, 5ci forms with the central portion 5ap, 5bp, 5cp an offset angle a, analogous to that described previously, for example with reference to [Fig. 1], strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example on the order of 135°.

[0249] In this example, the bottom part 4 is in the form of a hollowed-out annular plate and includes a through opening 4a in its center. It may be similar to the bottom part 4 described earlier with reference to [Fig. 1].

[0250] In addition, the cooking accessory 1 has a gripping handle 9 fixedly or removably connected to the upper ends 5as and 5bs of the uprights 5a and 5b. The possibility of rotating and / or removing the gripping handle 9 can facilitate the placement and removal of the cooking containers 10 and / or reduce the size of the cooking accessory 1 positioned in the cooking vessel 21.

[0251] In addition, as can be seen in [Fig.28], the frame 3 includes two intermediate elements 6b, 6c, positioned in the storage volume V in contact with the four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d to form a separation between the cooking containers 10 placed in superposition in the storage volume V.

[0252] The frame 3 specifically includes an intermediate element 6c which, together with the base part 4, forms a first receiving space RI for a cooking vessel 10 and forming, on the opposite side to the bottom part 4, a support for positioning another cooking container 10 placed on top.

[0253] In addition, the frame 3 includes two intermediate elements 6b, 6c forming between them a second receiving space R2 for a cooking container 10. Each intermediate element 6b, 6c forms a positioning support for a cooking container 10.

[0254] The framework 3 also includes a roofing element 6a, the storage volume V being defined between the roofing element 6a, the bottom part 4 and the uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d.

[0255] The cover element 6a forms with the intermediate element 6b a third receiving space R3 for a cooking container 10, the cover element 6a being connected to the upper ends 5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds of the four uprights 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d.

[0256] The intercalated elements 6b, 6c and the cover element 6a can for example be made in a similar way to what has been described previously with reference to the second aspect in connection with figures 6 to 10.

[0257] Furthermore, as shown in [Fig. 30], the cover element 6a and the hinged post 5d include locking means 36a, 36b for the hinged post 5d on the cover element 6a. In particular, the cover element 6a includes locking means 36a in the form of a projecting retaining element cooperating with locking means 36b for the hinged post 5d in the form of a fastening element 36b comprising an opening to allow the hinged post 5d to be locked onto the cover element 6a. The locking means 36a, 36b ensure the safety of the cooking accessory 1 when the hinged post 5d is closed.

[0258] Fig. 33 represents a cooking appliance 20 comprising a cooking vessel 21 in which a cooking set 40, comprising the cooking accessory 1 of Fig. 31 and the three cooking containers 10, is placed.

[0259] 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.

[0260] The user can thus prepare their 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.

[0261] 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.

[0262] In all the examples described above, the framework 3 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.

[0263] 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.

[0264] The cooking containers 10 may include one or more closing elements 14 for holding each lid 10b onto each container 10a.

[0265] In addition, each cooking container 10 may include, in particular at the level of its lid 10a, a decompression device 32.

Claims

1. Demands Cooking accessory (1) for a pressure cooking appliance (20), comprising a handling frame (3) for a cooking vessel (10), characterized in that the frame (3) comprises: - a background part (4), - at least three uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), each upright (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) having 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), the uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) being distributed around the storage volume (V), the frame (3) having at least one hinged upright (5d) among the minus three amounts (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d),the framework (3) comprising articulation means (25b) between the bottom part (4) and at least one articulated upright (5d) to define a first opening position in which an access opening (O) to the storage volume (V) is formed for the passage of the cooking containers (10) and a second closing position in which the cooking containers (10) can be contained in the storage volume (V) without being able to exit through the access opening (O), in which the frame (3) comprises a cover element (6a) connected to an upper end (5as, 5bs, 5cs, 5ds) of at least two uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), the storage volume (V) being defined between the cover element (6a), the bottom part (4) and the uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), the frame (3) comprising locking means (36a, 36b) of at least one hinged upright (5d) in the second closed position, the cover element (6a) comprising locking means (36a) in the form of a retaining element cooperating with locking means (36b) of at least one hinged post (5d) in the form of a fixing element (36b) to allow the locking of at least one hinged post (5d) on the cover element (6a).

2. Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 1, wherein the uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) are distributed around the storage volume (V) such that two adjacent uprights (5a, 5c; 5b, 5c; 5a, 5b; 5d, 5a; 5d, 5b) define with a vertical central axis (X) of the storage volume (V) an angular sector (SI; S2; S3; S4) with an angle (Oi; o2; o3; o4) strictly less than or equal to 180°.

3. Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the articulation means (25b) comprise a hinge between the base part (4) and at least one articulated upright (5d).

4. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the articulation of at least one articulated upright (5d) is carried out at an angle of rotation (y), relative to the central vertical axis (X) of the storage volume (V), between 0 and 90°.

5. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one hinged upright (5d) has an upper portion (5dp) and a lower portion (5di), the lower portion (5di) being hinged relative to the upper portion (5dp), at least one hinged upright (5d) comprising in particular hinge means (25a), for example a hinge.

6. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base part (4) comprises a hollow plate, in particular an annular plate, including in particular a through opening (4a) in its center.

7. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein one or more uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) comprise an upper portion (5ap, 5bp, 5cp, 5dp) and a lower portion (5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di), and wherein the lower portion (5ai, 5bi, 5ci, 5di) forms with the upper portion (5ap, 5bp, 5cp, 5dp) an angle (a) strictly between 90° and 180°, in particular between 130° and 140°, for example in the order of 135°.

8. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the cooking accessory (1) comprises at least one gripping handle (9), in particular connected to at least two opposite uprights (5a, 5b), in particular connected in rotation with respect to the uprights (5a, 5b).

9. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the frame (3) comprises at least three uprights (5a, 5b, 5c) distributed around the storage volume (V) so as to define with the vertical central axis (X) of the storage volume (V) three angular sectors (SI, S2, S3) with an angle (ob o2, o3) between 90° and 180°, for example one angular sector (S3) with an angle (o3) substantially equal to 180° and two angular sectors (SI, S2) with an angle (ob o2) substantially equal to 90°, for example three angular sectors (SI, S2, S3) with an angle (ob o2, o3) substantially equal to 120°.

10. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the frame (3) comprises at least four uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d), in particular at least four uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) distributed around the storage volume (V) so as to define with the vertical central axis (X) of the storage volume (V) four angular sectors (SI, S2, S3, S4) with an angle (ob o2, o3, o4) between 60° and 120°, for example four angular sectors (SI, S2, S3, S4) with an angle (ob o2, o3, o4) substantially equal to 90°.

11. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the frame (3) comprises at least one intermediate element (6b, 6c), positioned in the storage volume (V) in contact with at least two uprights (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) to form at least two locations in the storage volume (V) intended to each receive a cooking container (10).

12. Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 11, wherein the frame (3) includes an intermediate element (6c) forming with the bottom part (4) a first receiving space (RI) for at least one cooking container (10) and forming, on the side opposite the bottom part (4), a positioning support for at least one other cooking container (10) placed in superposition.

13. Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the frame (3) comprises at least two intermediate elements (6b, 6c) forming between them a second receiving space (R2) for at least one cooking container (10), each intermediate element (6b, 6c) forming a positioning support for at least one cooking container (10).

14. Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the locking means (36a) of the cover element (6a) are in the form of a projecting retaining element cooperating with locking means (36b) of at least one hinged post (5d) in the form of a fixing element (36b) comprising an opening.

15. Cooking set (40) for a pressure cooking appliance (20), characterized in that it comprises: - a cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, - at least two cooking containers (10) adapted to be placed in the storage volume (V) of the cooking accessory (1).

16. Pressure cooking appliance (20), characterized in that it comprises: - a cooking tank (21) for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, - a cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14 intended to be placed in the cooking tank (21).

17. Pressure cooking appliance (20) according to claim 16, characterized in that it comprises: - at least two cooking containers (10) adapted to be placed in the storage volume (V) of the cooking accessory (1) and to receive one or more food preparations to be cooked.

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