Attaching devices for handles for saucepans and frying pans

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for attaching handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans, comprising a shaped plate (2) consisting of a protruding central portion (21) and two wings designed to engage with a saucepan / frying pan (3), an L-shaped engagement element (4) - wherein a first arm (40) is constrained to a handle / handgrip (5) while a second arm (41) is configured to be located in the space in the central portion (21) of the plate (2) - and a magnetic element (6), which is fastened to the handle (5) at the second arm (41) of the engagement element (4) and is designed to create a secure coupling for the handle to the saucepan / flying pan. Furthermore, a variant of the device features a plate (2) with bevelled perimeter edges (25) so as to adhere to the external wall of the saucepan / frying pan (3) and comprises a groove (26) with a configuration that narrows towards the top and centre. The plate (2) is fastened to the recipient by means of screws or by welding or gluing. The device features an engagement element (4) composed of at least four sectors wherein: a first sector (45) is configured so as to be secured to a handle / handgrip (5) equipped with a guide / housing for insertion and secure connection of the first sector (45); a second sector (46) with a trapezoidal shape whose larger base is equal to the larger side of the first sector is positioned orthogonally to the first sector and is designed to house a magnetic element (6) fastened thereinside; a third sector (47) which also has a trapezoidal shape whose larger base is the same size as the smaller base of the second sector and the said third sector is bent orthogonally on the opposite side to the first sector, and wherein, at the smaller base of the third sector, there is a fourth sector (48) having a conformation shaped so as to fit into the groove (26) in the plate (2) so that the external wall of the plate (2) comes into contact with. the magnetic element (6) in the second sector (46) so as to secure the handle to the saucepan / frying pan in a strong and stable manner.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] ATTACHING DEVICES FOR HANDLES FOR SAUCEPANS AND FRYING PANS

[0003] Technical field

[0004] The present invention relates to an attaching device for handles for saucepans and frying pans which is particularly suitable to allow quick and easy removal and reattachment thereof, thereby allowing neat stacking of saucepans and / or frying pans within a contained space.

[0005] Background Art

[0006] As is well known, in kitchens there are a multitude of saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans of different sizes and with different diameters and heights, so that they are available for any type of preparation and any amount of food, but all this variety leads to considerable space being taken up. Saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans are equipped with handles for the gripping, lifting, and handling thereof. At present, there are diverse types of pot and pan handles on the market, and the choice often depends on the pot or pan material and personal preferences. The most common types of handles are fixed handles, which are firmly attached to the pot or pan and cannot be removed, or removable handles, which are designed to be removed from the pot or pan. These handles save space during storage and facilitate pot or pan cleaning. Furthermore, the handles can be made of plastic, Bakelite, or wood, which are thermal insulators and remain cool to the touch even during cooking. However, these handles are not particularly resistant, unlike those made of other materials such as metal (which, however, heats up during cooking) but they are sturdier.

[0007] In addition to the above, the way the handle is attached to the pot or pan depends on the design of the said pot or pan. Indeed, handles can be welded, screwed, or fastened in various ways depending on the material and overall design of the pot or pan.

[0008] Problems have emerged during the use of current pot or pan handles, which are due, for example, to the heat if the handles are not thermally insulated (because the handles can become very hot during cooking, making it difficult to handle the pot or pan without protection) or to the said handles not being sufficiently sturdy to support the weight of the pot or pan or developing cracks over time. A further problem is due to incompatibility with ovens, as not all handles are suitable for high-temperature use in ovens, thereby limiting cooking options, in addition to the fact that cleaning is also difficult when there are cracks or hard-to- clean spaces where dirt can accumulate over time. Generally, the choice of a pot or pan handle depends on personal preferences, intended use, and preferred cooking materials. Furthermore, it is important to consider safety, practicality, and durability when selecting a pot or pan.

[0009] While the saucepan, casserole, and frying pan handles that are currently available perform their function extremely well, a number of drawbacks and limitations have arisen due to the conformation and structure thereof.

[0010] A first drawback lies in the fact that it is virtually impossible to stack pots or pans and frying pans, due to both their size and shape, in addition to the fact that the presence of handles increases the space they occupy both vertically and horizontally, which limits the possibility of stacking pots or pans and frying pans, making it impossible to stack one on top of another, resulting in them taking up considerable space inside drawers or kitchen cupboards.

[0011] In particular, saucepans, casseroles, and / or frying pans with handles take up unacceptable amounts of space within today's increasingly smaller and more minimalist homes and kitchens. Furthermore, these utensils are not stackable effectively, especially heightwise, as the handles limit the possibility of one pot or pan fitting inside another, even if they are arranged according to increasing diameters. Therefore, it is often not guaranteed that different types of pots or pans can fit inside each other.

[0012] To overcome this problem, saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans with removable handles are marketed. This characteristic was designed to offer greater versatility and ease of use. Removable handles allow users to convert a pot or pan with a handle into a baking tray or casserole dish, which is more suitable for oven use, for example. Furthermore, removable handles facilitate fitting the pots or pans into cupboards, reducing the space occupied. There are saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans with removable handles made of diverse materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, and other non-stick materials.

[0013] Removable handles are currently configured with a screw or bolt attachment: many saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans with removable handles use a screw or bolt fastening system. The handle can be securely screwed or fitted onto the main body of the utensil or attached with a fastening featuring a snap-fit system. Handles can be U- or L-shaped and fit into the main body of the saucepan, casserole, or frying pan. Furthermore, certain more modem models use a lever or clip system. The handle can be easily attached or detached from one side of the utensil. A further handle attachment system uses release buttons. By pressing the button, the handle is released from the pot or pan.

[0014] Problems have emerged from the systems just described, as they are not all sturdy and safe enough to prevent accidents during use. Furthermore, the materials used must be able to withstand cooking temperatures and ensure a comfortable and secure grip when handling the utensil.

[0015] One aspect which is felt considerably by consumers is the need for handles that can be used with any recipient, saucepan, casserole, and / or frying pan. so that the recipients take up very little space when stored in a drawer or cupboard and can also be organised and tidy when not in use.

[0016] Disclosure of Invention

[0017] The object of the present invention is essentially to solve the problems arising in the prior art by overcoming the aforesaid drawbacks with an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans which is quick, practical, and simple, as well as extremely functional and safe.

[0018] A second object of the present invention is to create an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying that allows for the tidy and organised storage thereof, while taking up significantly less space.

[0019] A third object of the present invention is to create an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans that is practical and versatile, offering the convenience of easily converting a saucepan or frying pan into a baking or serving utensil without having to handle voluminous and unwieldy utensils.

[0020] A further object of the present invention is to create an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans that can be quickly removed and be replaced just as easily, reducing the space taken up by the recipient and allow the latter to be stacked inside others with different diameters so as to store the utensils in a tidy, organised, and efficient manner.

[0021] A further object of the present invention is to produce an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans that can be customised in aesthetic terms using various colour combinations and different materials, so as to render the said device particularly eyecatching and attractive.

[0022] A further object of the present invention is to create an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans that can be easily adapted to and used with any type of saucepan or frying pan and is practical and efficient when used, in addition to the fact that two / three devices at the most are sufficient for a set of saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans. A further but not final object of the present invention is to provide an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans that is easy to make and works well. These and other objects that will become clearer over the course of this description are essentially achieved by means of an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans in accordance with the claims below.

[0023] Brief Description of Drawings

[0024] Further features and advantages will emerge more clearly from the detailed description of an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and flying pans according to the present invention, provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are provided as non-limiting examples, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 shows a schematic rear view of an attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 shows a schematic front view of the attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles in Figure 1;

[0027] Figure 3 shows a schematic top-down view of the attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles in Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 4 shows a schematic side view of the attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles in Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 5 shows a schematic view of the way of attaching the handle in Figure 1 to a saucepan or casserole;

[0030] Figure 6 shows a schematic rear view of an attaching device for handles for frying pans according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 shows a schematic front view of the attaching device for handles for frying pans in Figure 6;

[0032] Figure 8 shows a schematic top-down view of the attaching device for handles for frying pans in Figure 6; Figure 9 shows a schematic side view of the attaching device for handles for frying pans in Figure 6;

[0033] Figure 10 shows a schematic view of the way of attaching the handle in Figure 6 to a frying pan;

[0034] Figure 11 shows a schematic exploded view of the sequence for assembling the attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans in question;

[0035] Figure 12 shows a schematic two-dimensional view of a variant of the attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 13 shows a schematic perspective view of the variant of the attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles in Figure 12;

[0037] Figure 14 shows a schematic perspective view of the way of engaging the variant of the attaching device in Figure 12 to a handle;

[0038] Figure 15 shows a schematic sectional side view of the way of engaging the variant of the attaching device in Figure 14 to a saucepan / casserole;

[0039] - Figure 16 shows a schematic front view of a component of the variant of the attaching device in Figure 12;

[0040] Figure 17 shows a schematic rear view of the component in Figure 16;

[0041] Figure 18 shows a schematic sectional side view of the way of engaging the variant of the attaching device in Figure 14 to a frying pan.

[0042] With reference to the aforesaid figures, and in particular to Figure 1, reference number 1 denotes an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans according to the present invention.

[0043] Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0044] The attaching device 1 for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans in question is envisaged to engage with any kind of saucepan, casserole, or frying pan. In the present embodiment, the attaching device 1 for handles for saucepans or casseroles comprises a shaped plate 2 which is envisaged to engage to a saucepan or casserole 3, as shown in Figure 5, and the plate 2 has two wings 20a and 20b at the ends thereof, each one envisaged to house a fastening element 200 to engage with a saucepan or casserole, and a central portion 21, which is protruding with respect to the plane of the wings.

[0045] Furthermore, the device features an L-shaped engagement element 4, wherein a first arm 40 of the “L” is configured so as to be secured to a handle / handgrip 5 of any shape and material provided that the said handle / handgrip is equipped with a guide / housing for insertion of the first arm 40, and a second arm 41, positioned orthogonally with respect to the first arm 40, is configured so as to be housed in the space in the central portion 21 of the plate 2.

[0046] In particular, a magnetic element 6 is envisaged, on the handle 5, at the second arm 41 of the L-shaped engagement element 4, the said element 6 being constituted of a magnet, preferably made of neodymium, of any configuration and arranged to create a secure coupling for the handle to the saucepan or casserole, as shown in Figure 4.

[0047] In greater detail, the central portion 21 of the plate 2 is envisaged to be inserted between the second arm 41 of the engagement element 4 and the magnetic element 6 so as to secure the handle to the saucepan or casserole in a strong, stable manner.

[0048] In addition to the above, the components of the attaching device in question include fastening means, as shown schematically in Figure 11 , where the magnetic element 6 is engaged to the handle 5 by means of a pair of screws 60 envisaged to fit through the magnetic element 6 via specific holes 600, and the engagement element 4 is also secured to the handle 5 by means of a pair of screws 400 envisaged to fit the first arm of the "L"-shaped engagement element via specific holes 400a. The section above describes one embodiment, but the fastening means can feature at least one screw 60 envisaged to fit through a specific hole 600, and the engagement element can also be secured by at least one screw 400 by means of a specific hole 400a. In accordance with the present invention, other fastening systems may be used in addition to screws.

[0049] Naturally, two attaching devices may be envisaged for a saucepan or casserole, positioned in a diametrically opposite arrangement.

[0050] In accordance with the present invention, each attaching device can be removed from the saucepan or casserole by extracting the second arm of the "L"-shaped engagement element 4 from the seat between the central portion 21 and the external wall of the saucepan or casserole 3. Indeed, to remove the attaching device 1, light pressure must simply be applied to the handle 5 to counteract the holding force exerted by the magnetic element 6, thereby causing the handle and the second arm 41 of the "L"-shaped engagement element 4 to move downwards and the said second arm to move out of the seat between the central portion 21 and the saucepan or casserole.

[0051] Likewise and as shown in Figures 6 to 10, the attaching device for handles for frying pans has a similar configuration to the device for saucepans or casseroles described previously and comprises a shaped plate 2 envisaged to engage with a frying pan 3, as shown in Figure 10. In particular, the plate 2 has two wings 20a and 20b at the ends thereof, each one envisaged to house a fastening element 200 to engage with the frying pan and the central portion 21 (which is protruding with respect to the plane of the wings), or the said wings can be fastened to the wall of the frying pan in a further way, such as, for example, by welding or gluing.

[0052] Furthermore, the device 1 features an L-shaped engagement element 4. wherein a first arm 40 of the L-shaped engagement element is configured so as to be secured to a handle / handgrip 5 of any shape and material provided that the said handle / handgrip is equipped with a guide / housing for insertion of the first arm 40, and a second arm 41, positioned orthogonally with respect to the first arm 40, is configured so as to be housed in the space in the central portion 21 of the plate 2. In particular, a magnetic element 6 is envisaged, on the handle 5 at the second arm 41 of the L-shaped engagement element 4, the said element 6 being constituted of a magnet, preferably made of neodymium, of any configuration and arranged to create a secure coupling for the handle to the frying pan, as shown in Figure 6.

[0053] Also in this case, the central portion 21 of the plate 2 is envisaged to house the second arm 41 of the L-shaped engagement element and the magnetic element 6 on the handle secures the handle to the frying pan in an effective, sturdy manner.

[0054] The device for handles for frying pan also features similar fastening means to those described previously for a saucepan or casserole.

[0055] Naturally, due to the shape and structure of a frying pan, only one attaching device is required. If a better seal is desired, especially for frying pans with large diameters that are particularly unwieldy and heavy to handle when filled with food, an attaching device for saucepans or casseroles can be installed diametrically opposite to the elongated handle typically found on frying pans.

[0056] As shown in Figure 11, the attaching device 1 is connected to the handle 5 according to the following arrangement: first of all, the magnetic element 6 is secured to the handle 5 by means, for example, of at least one screw or glue; next, the first arm 40 of the L-shaped engagement element 4 is inserted into the guide / housing featured in the handle and secured by means, for example, of a screw or glue. At this point, the handle for saucepans or casseroles can be used by inserting the second arm 41 into the space between the external wall of the saucepan or casserole and the central portion of the plate 2.

[0057] The way of connecting the attaching device 1 to the frying pan handle is identical to that for the saucepan / casserole, with the only difference being that the handle 5 shape is different and there is only one handle (unless an auxiliary handle is added). In accordance with the present invention, the attaching device 1 provides a variant for both saucepan or casserole and frying pan handles and comprises a shaped plate 2 envisaged to engage with a saucepan or casserole or frying pan 3, as shown in Figures 15 and 18, respectively. In greater detail, the plate 2 has a rectangular shape with bevelled edges 25 (so as to adhere to the external wall of the saucepan or casserole or frying pan 3 without sharp edges) and comprises a groove 26 with a base 26a and a configuration that narrows toward the top and centre, like an arch, as shown in Figure 16. A pair of holes 27 are featured at the sides of the groove 26, each of the said holes being designed to house a fastening element 200 for fastening to the saucepan or casserole or frying pan, but the plate can also be welded or glued to the recipient.

[0058] In addition to the above, the plate 2 can have any configuration so as to best adapt to the style of the saucepan or casserole or frying pan.

[0059] Furthermore, the device 1 includes an engagement element 4 composed of at least four sectors, wherein the first rectangular sector 45 is configured to be constrained to a handle / handgrip 5 of any shape and material, provided that the said handle / handgrip is equipped with a guide / housing for the insertion of the first sector 45 and is fastened thereto using fastening means such as screws or other equivalent means or glue, while the second sector 46 is trapezoidal in shape, with the longer base thereof equal to the longer side of the first sector. The second sector is positioned orthogonally to the first sector and is designed to house a magnetic element 6 fastened therewithin, as shown in Figure 14. Also in this case, the magnetic element 6 consists of a magnet of any configuration, preferably made of neodymium, which is envisaged to create a strong coupling for the handle 5 to the saucepan or casserole, as shown in Figure 15. In particular, the magnet is calibrated to withstand and operate in all temperatures, including high temperatures. Furthermore, the smaller base of the second sector has the same dimensions as the larger base of the third sector 47, which is also trapezoidal in shape and is bent orthogonally on the side opposite the first sector. On the smaller base of the third sector lies the fourth sector 48, which has a pre-shaped conformation envisaged to fit into the groove 26 in the plate 2. As mentioned earlier, the fourth sector 48 of the engagement element 4 is designed to fit into the groove 26 so that the external wall of the plate 2 comes into contact with the magnetic element 6 of the second sector 46, thereby securing the handle to the saucepan or casserole / frying pan in a strong, stable manner.

[0060] Similar to the previous attaching device, for a saucepan or casserole there can be two devices positioned on the external wall of the saucepan or casserole in diametrically opposite positions, while for a frying pan, a single attaching device is sufficient unless an additional handle is desired to facilitate the handling and movement of a particularly large, heavy frying pan for the safe handling and movement thereof.

[0061] In greater detail, the attaching device engagement element 4 just described is very simple and quick to produce as a piece is cut, as shown in Figure 12, and bent to obtain the four sectors and then the magnetic element 6 is applied.

[0062] In addition to the above, the handle 5 is made of wood or metal or Bakelite or any other material that can allow the recipient to be picked up, whether it is a frying pan or a casserole or a saucepan and has any kind of conformation, whether a sphere or a parallelepiped with rounded edges, or any other conformation that is easy to grip and is aesthetically pleasing.

[0063] The assembly of the attaching device variant is shown in Figure 14, where the first sector 45 of the engagement element 4 is inserted into the guide / housing 50 of the handle / handgrip 5 and secured by means, for example, of a fastening screw or a pair of fastening screws or glue. The magnetic element is already engaged with the second sector of the engagement element 4 so the attaching device is ready for use by inserting the fourth sector 48 into the groove in the plate 2, which is secured to the external wall of a saucepan or casserole, as shown in Figure 15, or a frying pan, as shown in Figure 18.

[0064] As described earlier, the attaching device in question can engage with any handle / handgrip 5, as shown in Figures 3, 8, 15, and 18.

[0065] The attaching device 1 allows a handle to be attached to a saucepan, casserole, or frying pan, or to any other (even different sized) pots or pans present in a kitchen.

[0066] In accordance with the present embodiment, more than one handle size can be envisaged according to the diameter of the recipient: for example, a smaller, a medium, and a larger one, in order to be appropriately sized for the different recipient diameters.

[0067] According to the present embodiment, the attaching device is designed to allow the handle to be attached and removed from saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans for use, for example, in the oven and, furthermore, when the saucepan or casserole or frying pan is placed on a hob, it is possible to free up space by removing at least one handle, thereby allowing the positioning of other saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans on the hob without them interfering with each other, as is often the case at present. Furthermore, through their removal the handles are protected from the risk of being ruined by the heat or the burner flame.

[0068] Indeed, once the saucepan or casserole is placed on the hob, the handle can be easily removed and used for a different pot or pan.

[0069] Furthermore, the removability of the handle allows saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans to be stored tidily, but above all, in a compact space within kitchen cupboards because the space taken up between saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans is drastically reduced, both vertically and horizontally. Above all, the frying pans can be stacked inside each other without the inconvenience of unwieldy handles.

[0070] Furthennore, it is no longer necessary to have handles for every pot and pan as one pair of attaching devices is sufficient for an entire set of saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans. After this predominantly structural description, the operation of the invention in question is described as follows.

[0071] When a user needs to use a saucepan or casserole, frying pan, or other kind of pot or pan, all they have to do is pick up the recipient and use it in the conventional way and when putting it away, all they have to do is remove the handle by extracting the fastening element, releasing the said element from the magnetic element, and then extracting the said element from the seat, thereby separating the handle from the recipient.

[0072] At this point, the saucepan or casserole can be placed in the oven, for example, or in a cupboard by stacking inside another saucepan or casserole with a larger diameter, and so on. Similarly, a frying pan without the handle can be easily inserted into a larger frying pan and stored tidily in the cupboard, without taking up much space. Furthermore, one attaching device can be used to pick up and move multiple recipients by simply pushing in the fastening element until it reaches the magnetic element, which securely engages the handle with the side of the pot or pan.

[0073] The same procedure to separate the handle(s) from the pot or pan via the fastening element can be performed when the pot or pan needs to be washed, placed in the dishwasher, or stored inside a cupboard, or when it is on a hob so as not to interfere with other pots and pans.

[0074] The present invention thus achieves the objects set.

[0075] The attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans in question allows for the management and storage of these recipients in a tidy, organised manner, with significantly less space taken up and this operation is performed quickly, practically, and simply, as the fastening element is compact and extremely functional and safe.

[0076] Advantageously, the attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans is practical and versatile, offering the convenience of easily converting a saucepan or casserole or frying pan into a baking or serving utensil without having to handle voluminous and unwieldy handles.

[0077] Furthermore, the attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and flying pans can be quickly removed and can be replaced just as easily, reducing the space taken up by the recipient and allowing the latter to be stacked inside others with different diameters so as to store the utensils in a tidy, organised manner and using limited amounts of space.

[0078] A further advantage of the invention in question is that an attaching device for handles for saucepans, casseroles, and frying pans can be produced that can be customised in aesthetic terms using various colour combinations and different materials, so as to render the said device particularly eye-catching and attractive, and also suitable for any type or style of saucepan or casserole and for the kitchen where they will be used.

[0079] A further advantage of this attaching device for handles for saucepans or casseroles, and frying pans is that it is easily adaptable and usable with any type of pot or pan, making it practical and efficient when used.

[0080] Furthermore, the fastening element is easily removed from saucepans, casseroles or frying pans, allowing them to be stacked simply and effectively, thereby reducing the space taken up, both in cupboards and drawers and when in use on the hob.

[0081] A further advantage of the present invention is that the attaching device for saucepans, casseroles, and flying pans is easy to manufacture and works well.

[0082] Of course, numerous modifications and variations may be made to the present invention while remaining within the scope of the inventive concept that characterises it.

Claims

CLAIMS1 ) An attaching device for handles for saucepans and flying pans envisaged to engage with any kind of saucepan, pot, or frying pan characterised by the fact that the said device features: a shaped plate (2) which comprises, at the ends thereof, two wings (20a) and (20b) each one envisaged to accommodate a fastening element (200) to engage with a saucepan / frying pan (3) and a central portion (21) which is protruding with respect to the plane of the wings, an L-shaped engagement element (4), wherein a first arm (40) of the “L” is configured so as to be secured to a handle / handgrip (5) of any shape and material provided that the said handle is equipped with a guide / housing for insertion of the first arm (40), and a second arm (41), positioned orthogonally with respect to the first arm (40), is configured so as to be housed in the space of the central portion (21) of the plate (2),- a magnetic element (6) positioned and fastened on the handgrip (5) at the second arm (41) of the L-shaped engagement element (4), wherein the magnetic element is constituted of a magnet, preferably made of neodymium, of any configuration and arranged to create a secure coupling for the handgrip to the saucepan,- the central portion (21 ) of the plate (2) designed to be inserted between the second arm (41) of the engagement element (4) and the magnetic element (6) so as to secure the handgrip (5) to the saucepan / frying pan (3) in a strong, stable manner,- first fastening means for engaging the magnetic element (6) with the handgrip (5) and second fastening means for engaging the engagement element (4) with the handgrip (5),the said attaching device being removable from the saucepan by removing the second arm of the L-shaped engagement element (4) from the seat present between the central portion (21) and the external wall of the saucepan / frying pan (3) by applying light pressure to the handgrip (5) to counteract the holding force applied by the magnetic element (6), then lowering the handgrip and the second arm (41) of the engagement element (4) and removing the second arm from the seat between the central portion (21) and the saucepan / frying pan (3).2) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 1 characterised by the fact that the magnetic element (6) is secured to the handgrip (5) of the handle by means of at least one screw (60) designed to fit through the said magnetic element via a specific hole (600) or by gluing.3) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 1 characterised by the fact that the engagement element (4) is secured to the handgrip (5) by means of at least one screw (400) that fits through a specific hole (400a) or by gluing.4) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 1 characterised by the fact that two diametrically opposed attaching devices are envisaged for a saucepan and only one attaching device is envisaged for a frying pan.5) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 1 characterised by the fact that the assembly of the attaching device with the handgrip (5) is earned out according to the following sequence:- the magnetic element (6) is fixed to the handle (5) by means of fastening means such as screws, or by welding or gluing,- the first arm (40) of the L-shaped engagement element (4) is inserted into the guide / housing envisaged in the handgrip and fastened by means of screws or by gluing.the second arm (41) is inserted into the space between the external wall of the saucepan / frying pan (3) and the central portion (21) of the plate (2), and the handgrip for the saucepan / frying pan can be used.6) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans designed to engage with any kind of saucepan, pot, or frying pan characterised by the fact that the said device features: a shaped plate (2) envisaged to engage with a saucepan or frying pan (3) wherein the plate has a shape with rounded perimeter edges (25) so as to adhere to the external wall of the saucepan or frying pan (3) and not have sharp edges and comprises a groove (26) with a base (26a) and a configuration that becomes narrower towards the top and the centre and, laterally to the groove (26), a pair of holes (27) are envisaged, each one designed to house a fastening element (200) for fastening to the saucepan / frying pan, but the plate can also be welded or glued to the container, the said plate (2) having any configuration - be it quadrangular, rectangular, circular etc. - in order to suit the style of the saucepan / frying pan, an engagement element (4) composed of at least four sectors wherein a first sector(45) is configured so as to be secured to a handle / handgrip (5) of any conformation and material, provided that the said element is equipped with a guide / housing for insertion of the first sector (45) and so as to be fastened thereto by means of fastening means such as screws or other equivalent means or by gluing, wherein a second sector(46) with a trapezoidal shape with the larger base joined to the first sector, is positioned orthogonally to the first sector and is designed to house a magnetic element (6) fastened thereinside, wherein a third sector (47) also has a trapezoidal shape whose larger base is the same size as the smaller base of the second sector, the said third sector being bent orthogonally on the opposite side to the first sector, and wherein, at the smaller base of the third sector, there is a fourth sector (48) having a shapedconformation envisaged to enter the groove (26) in the plate (2) so that the external wall of the plate (2) comes into contact with the magnetic element (6) in the second sector (46) so as to secure the handgrip to the saucepan / flying pan in a strong and stable manner.7) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 6 characterised by the fact that the magnetic element (6) is made up of a magnet, preferably made of neodymium, of any configuration and is arranged to create a secure coupling for the handgrip (5) to the saucepan / frying pan, wherein the magnet is calibrated to resist and operate in all temperatures, including high temperatures.8) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 6 characterised by the fact that the engagement element (4) is very simple and quick to produce as it originates from the punching of a single piece which is bent in such a way as to obtain the four sectors to which the magnetic element (6) is applied.9) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claim 6 characterised by the fact that the assembly of the attaching device with the handgrip (5) is carried out according to the following sequence:- the first sector (45) of the engagement element (4) is inserted into the guide / housing (50) of the handle / handgrip (5) and secured by fastening means such as screws or glued, the magnetic element (6) is engaged with the second sector (46) of the engagement element (4) so that the attaching device is ready for use by inserting the fourth sector (48) into the groove in the plate (2) which is secured to the external wall of a saucepan or frying pan.10) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claims 1 and 6 characterised by the fact that the handgrip (5) is made of wood or metal or Bakelite or anyother material that can allow the recipient to be picked up, whether it is a frying pan or pot or a saucepan and has any kind of conformation, whether spherical, parallelepiped with rounded edges, or any other conformation that is easy to grip and is aesthetically pleasing.11) An attaching device for handles for saucepans / frying pans according to Claims 1 and 6 characterised by the fact that a pair of attaching devices is sufficient for an entire set of saucepans and a single device is sufficient for a set of frying pans.

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