Cutting devices for home and / or restaurant use

Abstract

To provide a warming plate suitable even to separate a product.SOLUTION: A cutting device is used for household and / or a restaurant, and is formed by a cutting plate having a plastic plate 1 including one or more flow channels 2 located inside. A liquid or gas medium for cooling or heating can be fed to the flow channels. Therefore, it can be connected to the flow channels 2 of the cutting plate, and a cooling or heating device for feeding the medium to the flow channels is scheduled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cutting device for home and / or restaurant use, which comprises a cutting board made of a plastic plate. [Background technology]

[0002] Cutting devices of this kind are known from practice and have already been described in the literature. In particular, warming plates are also known which, if necessary, are also suitable for cutting up products placed thereon. Summary of the Invention

[0003] However, in many cases it is desirable to keep food cool outside of a cooling device specially arranged for this purpose, especially before and during the cooking of this food. This may apply in particular to fish and meat preparations, since otherwise microorganisms and bacteria could grow to an unacceptable extent. Also products that are to be stored already cooked, such as desserts, require cooling, for which a cooling device such as a cabinet is often too laborious.

[0004] The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a cutting device of the type mentioned at the outset, or of improving it so that it is simple and quick to handle, easy to clean and versatile in use.

[0005] The cutting device that solves the above problem is characterized by a plastic plate having one or more flow paths located therein and capable of supplying a liquid or gaseous medium for cooling or heating to the flow paths, and comprises a cooling or heating device that can be connected to the flow paths of the cutting plate and supplies a medium to the flow paths.

[0006] The advantage achieved by the present invention is that it can be used essentially for cooling and heating a plastic plate, which can be easily cleaned based on its material, especially since the cooling or heating device is arranged separately from the plastic plate.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the plastic plate is intended to consist of a food-safe plastic, in particular polypropylene or rigid polyethylene. Rigid polyethylene, for example, can be used in the temperature range from -40 to 110° C. It is therefore very suitable, inter alia, for packaging food, chemicals or cosmetics.

[0008] In the first embodiment of the invention, water may be provided as a medium for cooling to just below 0°C or for heating, which has the advantage that there are no concerns when processing food in any case.

[0009] Alternatively, however, the cooling medium may be a food-safe organic substance such as propylene glycol or the like.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment, in order to achieve the easiest possible handling connection of the plastic plate to the cooling or heating device, it is provided that the flow channel is provided at its end with a connecting element for connection to the cooling or heating device.

[0011] In this case, it has proven to be advantageous if the connecting element is equipped with a splash-proof quick coupling, since this ensures a rapid connection and disconnection of the cooling or heating device.

[0012] In order to reduce the risk of injury and to facilitate cleaning of the plastic plate, it is proposed that the connecting elements terminate flush with the sides of the plastic plate.

[0013] Depending on the application and intended use, the cooling device providing the medium may be a small cooling assembly that is only used to supply the plastic plates, or a central cooling unit.

[0014] In order to be able to use both sides of the plastic plate, it has proven to be advantageous within the scope of the invention if the channels are arranged in the plastic plate approximately centrally with respect to the cutting surface. By turning the cutting plate over, it is then possible to achieve a doubling of the service life. However, if a smaller or larger thermal inertia with respect to temperature changes is desired, then a somewhat more asymmetric, i.e. eccentric, arrangement of the channels is conceivable.

[0015] In order to achieve a uniform temperature over the entire surface, it is advantageous if the channels extend in a meandering and equally spaced arrangement.

[0016] Furthermore, in order to facilitate cleaning in particular, the plastic plate should have as few corners as possible, and it is therefore advantageous if the plastic plate has a particularly rectangular shape.

[0017] In order to maximize the possibilities of use of the cutting board, it is further proposed that the plastic plate is provided with connecting elements for attachment to an auxiliary part, such as, for example, a surrounding frame, etc. Thus, additional auxiliary means, such as, for example, a dividing aid, which are used for preparing the dish, can be easily and reliably connected to the cutting board during use.

[0018] This has various possibilities for implementation, a particularly simple and fast handling possibility being that the connecting element is made by magnets.

[0019] Furthermore, it may be advantageous, and in some cases even necessary according to regulations, for the plastic plate to be provided with an antibacterial additive. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. [Figure 1] In partial views a) to d) the cutting device is shown in plan, end and side views as well as in a perspective view, partly in section. [Diagram 2] 1 shows a view of another embodiment corresponding to FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The cutting device shown diagrammatically in the drawing is suitable for domestic and catering use and consists of a cutting board with a plastic plate 1, which is provided with one or more channels 2 located in the interior thereof. These channels 2 can be fed with a liquid or gaseous medium for cooling or heating. For this purpose, a cooling or heating device, not shown, is provided which can be connected to the channels 2 of the cutting board and which feeds the medium into the channels.

[0022] In particular, the plastic plate 1 is made from a food-safe plastic, in particular polypropylene or hard polyethylene, although other plastic materials that meet the intended application can also be used.

[0023] Water can be used as the medium for cooling to just below 0° C. or for heating, as long as the desired temperature range is above the freezing point of water.

[0024] However, it will be appreciated that other materials may be used and food-safe organic materials such as polypropylene glycol or the like may be envisaged as the medium for cooling.

[0025] Although not shown in detail in the drawing, the flow passage 2 is provided at its end with a connecting element 3 for connection to a cooling or heating device.

[0026] In order to enable the cutting device to be easily separated from the cooling or heating device, the connecting element 3 is provided with a splash-proof quick coupling.

[0027] For ease of handling, especially during cleaning, the connecting elements 3 terminate flush with the sides of the plastic plate 1 .

[0028] The cooling device may be formed as a small cooling assembly which is only used to supply the plastic plates 1, but it is also conceivable that the cutting device is connected to a central cooling unit.

[0029] As can be seen from the drawing, the channels 2 are arranged approximately in the center of the plastic plate 1. In so doing, the channels run in a meandering and equally spaced arrangement, so that a uniform temperature regulation can be achieved over the entire surface.

[0030] Basically, the plastic plate 1 may have any shape depending on the product to be processed, but usually it will have, in particular, a rectangular shape, as can be seen in the drawing.

[0031] Also not shown in detail in the drawings, the plastic plate 1 can be provided with connection elements for attachment to additional parts, such as a surrounding frame, which significantly expands the range of use and possibilities. For this purpose, the connection elements can be magnetic, although other connecting means are also conceivable and suitable.

[0032] Furthermore, it may be of value especially in the case of delicate or perishable products if the plastic plate 1 is provided with an antibacterial additive.

Claims

1. a cutting plate having a plastic plate (1) with one or more flow channels (2) located therein, capable of feeding a liquid or gaseous medium for cooling or heating to said flow channels, and a cooling or heating device connectable to said flow channels (2) of said cutting plate and feeding said medium to said flow channels, The flow path (2) is formed inside the plastic plate (1), The flow channel (2) is provided at its end with a connecting element (3) for connecting with the cooling or heating device, The connecting element (3) comprises a waterproof quick coupling, Cutting devices for home and / or restaurant use.

2. 2. Cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic plate (1) consists of a food-safe plastic, in particular polypropylene or hard polyethylene.

3. 3. Cutting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that water is provided as the medium for cooling or for heating close to 0°C.

4. The cutting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that as a medium for cooling a food-safe organic substance such as polypropylene glycol or the like is provided.

5. Cutting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements (3) terminate flush with a side surface of the plastic plate (1).

6. 6. The cutting device according to claim 1, wherein as cooling device a small cooling assembly or a central cooling unit is provided which is only used to supply the plastic plate (1).

7. The cutting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channel (2) is arranged approximately centrally in the plastic plate (1).

8. A cutting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channels (2) extend in a meandering and equally spaced arrangement.

9. 9. Cutting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic plate (1) has, in particular, a rectangular shape.

10. Cutting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic plate (1) is provided with connection elements for attachment to an attachment part, for example a surrounding frame.

11. 11. The cutting device according to claim 10, characterized in that the connecting element comprises a magnet.

12. Cutting device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic plate (1) is provided with an antibacterial additive.

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