Cooking accessory for a cooking appliance

The cooking accessory for pressure cooking devices addresses batch cooking inefficiencies by supporting multiple containers and simplifying handling, reducing time and complexity, while optimizing space and ease of use.

WO2026068679A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-04-02SEB SA
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Filing Date
2025-09-26
Publication Date
2026-04-02

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Technical Problem

Existing batch cooking methods require significant effort, time, and complexity, including lengthy preparation and cooking times, lack of suitable utensils, and difficulty in managing multiple containers, leading to discouragement and inefficiency.

Method used

A cooking accessory for pressure cooking devices featuring a handling frame that supports multiple cooking containers, allowing simultaneous cooking, storage, and easy handling, with a design that accommodates different positions and reduces interference with the cooking lid.

Benefits of technology

Significantly reduces preparation and cooking time by a factor of at least 1.5, simplifies batch cooking, and optimizes space usage, enabling efficient handling and easy cleaning of containers.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a cooking accessory (1) for a pressure-cooking appliance comprising a cooking lid provided with an inner wall having at least one protruding element, the cooking accessory comprising a handling framework (3) which comprises: a supporting frame (4) defining a central location (4a) for a cooking vessel; at least two upright holding members (5, 6) defining therebetween a storage volume (V) for storing at least two cooking vessels, each upright holding member (5, 6) comprising a lower end (5i, 6i) connected to the supporting frame (4) and an upper end (5s, 6s) configured to be located facing the inner wall of the cooking lid when closing. Each upper end (5s, 6s) is shaped so as to be at least partially complementary to the shape of the at least one element protruding from the inner wall of the cooking lid.
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Cooking accessory for a cooking appliance TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

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

[0002] The invention thus provides a cooking accessory for a cooking device, a cooking set for a cooking device, and an associated cooking device. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] Consumer cooking habits and methods have evolved over the past several years. Among these, the "batch cooking" method, 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 involves preparing all of the week's meals at home, particularly on weekends, in a single cooking session that typically lasts between two and three hours. This method saves valuable time on daily meal preparation, leading to greater peace of mind throughout the week. It also allows for healthier, more varied meals, potentially incorporating seasonal produce, while remaining an economical and practical solution for reducing food waste. It is therefore distinct from cooking just before a meal or reusing leftovers from previous meals.

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

[0006] However, many consumers who have tried or adopted the "batch cooking" method feel that it still requires significant effort, particularly in preparation, cooking, and cleanup, so it generally takes longer than the advertised two or three hours. Consequently, feelings of discouragement and fatigue frequently arise among consumers. Preparing complex recipes can indeed involve arduous, repetitive, and difficult work, especially with a large quantity of ingredients. Consumers may also lack suitable kitchen utensils and tools, as well as space. Simultaneous cooking can also be difficult to implement, depending on the consumer's resources.In addition, cleaning the various elements of preparation, cooking, storage and consumption can be a complicated and very time-consuming phase, thus increasing the lack of attractiveness of "batch cooking" and the lack of pleasure felt for consumers implementing this method.

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

[0008] In particular, there is a need to prepare, 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 enable 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. In particular, there is a need to reduce the complexity, additional costs, 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 cook 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 device or in an accessory of such a device, and in particular independently of the position of the cooking containers or the accessory in relation to the cooking device.

[0012] There is also a need to optimize the available space, particularly the height and / or width, in a cooking device in order to cook a maximum quantity of food preparations.

[0013] 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.

[0014] There is also a need to provide information regarding the preparation of the intended culinary dishes using the cooking device.

[0015] The invention aims to remedy at least partially the needs mentioned above and the drawbacks related to prior art achievements.

[0016] The invention thus relates, according to one of its aspects, to a cooking accessory for a cooking device, in particular for pressure cooking, comprising a handling frame for a cooking container.

[0017] Furthermore, the invention also relates, according to another aspect, to a cooking assembly for a cooking device, in particular a pressure cooking device, 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.

[0018] In particular, according to one of its aspects, the invention relates to a cooking accessory for a cooking device, in particular a pressure cooking device, comprising a cooking vessel and a cooking lid that can be in an open position allowing access to a cooking space defined by the cooking vessel and in a closed position allowing pressurization of said cooking space, the cooking lid being provided with an internal wall having at least one element projecting into the cooking space of the cooking vessel, the cooking accessory being intended to be inserted into the cooking vessel and comprising a handling frame for the cooking container, characterized in that the frame comprises:

[0019] - a support frame designed to rest on the bottom of the cooking vessel and defining a central location for part of the cooking container,

[0020] - at least two support uprights defining between them a storage volume of at least two stacked cooking containers, said at least two support uprights being intended to occupy a holding position in which said at least two cooking containers are held inside the storage volume and a release position in which said at least two cooking containers are removed from the storage volume, each support upright having a lower end connected to the support frame and an upper end, opposite the lower end, configured to be located opposite the inner wall of the cooking lid when the cooking accessory is placed in the cooking vessel and said at least two support uprights are in their holding position, in particular when the cooking lid is closed,

[0021] each upper end being shaped to at least partially fit the shape of said at least one element projecting from the inner wall of the cooking lid.

[0022] Furthermore, according to another aspect of the invention, the object is a cooking assembly for a cooking device, in particular a pressure cooking device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0023] - a cooking accessory as defined above,

[0024] - at least two cooking containers, in particular at least three cooking containers, suitable to be placed in the storage volume of the cooking accessory.

[0025] Furthermore, according to another aspect of the invention, the object is a cooking device, in particular a pressure cooking device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0026] - a cooking vessel to hold one or more culinary preparations to be cooked,

[0027] - a cooking lid that can occupy an open position allowing access to a cooking space defined by the cooking vessel and a closed position allowing pressurization of said cooking space, the cooking lid being provided with an internal wall having at least one element protruding into the cooking space of the cooking vessel,

[0028] - a cooking accessory as defined above or a cooking set as defined above intended to be inserted into the cooking vessel.

[0029] Thanks to the invention, it is possible to significantly reduce the preparation and cooking time of various dishes when implementing a batch cooking method, for example, by dividing this time by a factor of at least 1.5, or even 2, compared to prior solutions. The invention can simplify and increase efficiency at all stages of batch cooking. It allows for the easy cooking of different dishes in the same cooking time.

[0030] The invention can also allow the use of suitable containers for carrying out multiple cooking in the cooking device, in particular pressure cooking, in particular by superimposing the different cooking containers, which are intended for any use such as preparation, cooking, airtight and refrigerated storage, airtight transport, tasting and cleaning.

[0031] Advantageously, the shape of the upper ends of the support brackets for at least one protruding element from the inner wall of the cooking lid allows the cooking lid to close without any obstruction between the cooking accessory and said protruding element. Thus, it is possible to place the cooking accessory in any position within the cooking appliance without risking interference when closing the cooking lid. Therefore, it is not necessary to index the cooking accessory within the cooking appliance. Advantageously, this also allows for an optimized height saving for cooking vessels held by the cooking accessory.

[0032] The cooking accessory, cooking set and / or cooking device may also include one or more of the following characteristics taken individually or in any possible technical combinations.

[0033] The cooking device can advantageously be a household appliance, in particular a cooking appliance. The cooking device can also be a cooking utensil. Specifically, the cooking device can be a cooking utensil, for example, a pressure cooker.

[0034] Throughout this description, "stacked" or "stacked" refers to cooking vessels arranged vertically, one on top of the other. They are thus facing each other. They may or may not be in contact with one another. Furthermore, the vertical direction is defined in relation to the usual positioning of the cooking vessel during use. Similarly, the horizontal direction is defined in relation to the usual positioning of the cooking vessel during use.

[0035] The frame may include an access opening higher than the storage volume for the insertion and / or removal of cooking containers in a direction parallel to a vertical central axis of the storage volume. Preferably, the support uprights define a storage volume of substantially cylindrical shape.

[0036] The upper ends of the support uprights may be located at a distance from each other. In addition, the smallest dimension between two upper ends spaced apart may be greater than the largest dimension of at least one element projecting from the inner wall of the cooking lid, including at least one projecting element located in the central part of the inner wall of the cooking lid.

[0037] Furthermore, the upper ends of the support uprights may define a shape that is at least partially concave, particularly in relation to the inner wall of the cooking lid. This concavity may be designed to at least partially conform to a shape that is at least partially convex, as seen in at least one element projecting from the inner wall of the cooking lid.

[0038] Furthermore, at least one support bracket, or indeed all support brackets, may be hinged between an extended position allowing the placement of at least two cooking containers within the storage space and a closed position securing said two cooking containers. The hinge may be located relative to the support frame. The hinge may also be located between two sections of the support bracket(s); in particular, the upper sections of the support brackets may be hinged relative to the lower sections of the support brackets.

[0039] The lower end of said at least one support upright may include a hook mounted for rotation on the support frame.

[0040] Furthermore, at least one support bracket, or indeed all support brackets, may be in the form of a handle, including a handle whose two lower ends define the lower end of said at least one support bracket. The upper end of said at least one support bracket may be separated from each lower end of the handle by a central arm, including a substantially straight central arm. The upper end of said at least one support bracket may include a central upper end portion, including a substantially straight central upper end portion, and two lateral upper end portions, situated on either side of the central upper end portion and extending from a central arm.

[0041] Each lateral upper end portion may have a concave-shaped curvature relative to the inner wall of the cooking lid in the closed position.

[0042] The two or more support uprights may have one or more protective coatings, including protective silicone and / or protective foam, on the part(s) of the two or more support uprights intended to come into contact with the side wall of the cooking vessel. In particular, the central upper end portion and / or the central arms may have a protective coating, including protective silicone and / or protective foam.

[0043] In addition, the support frame may have a quadrilateral shape, including a square or rectangle, whose four corners are connection zones of the lower ends of the support uprights and whose four sides have a concave shape relative to the central location defined by the support frame.

[0044] Furthermore, the frame can be made of metallic material, particularly stainless steel.

[0045] The framework can in particular be made of metal wire, notably with a cross-section with a diameter between 2 mm and 3 mm.

[0046] Furthermore, each cooking container may include a lid and a container for holding one or more food items to be cooked. The lid and / or container may have a protruding collar. The support frame for the cooking accessory can be configured to rest on the protruding collar.

[0047] The container can be made of glass. The lid can be made of metal, particularly stainless steel. Alternatively, the container and / or lid can be made of plastic, especially a plastic specifically designed for cooking, including pressure cooking.

[0048] In addition, at least one cooking container may include a closing element having a lid locking position on the container and a lid unlocking position on the container.

[0049] In addition, at least one cooking container may include a pressure relief device, particularly at the level of the lid.

[0050] The pressure relief valve can prevent overpressure and / or underpressure in the container including the container and lid during pressure cooking.

[0051] Advantageously, the cooking device is a pressure cooking appliance, meaning it incorporates a pressure cooking method. The cooking appliance can, for example, be an electric pressure cooker, also known as an EPC (for "Electric Pressure Cooker"), or a non-electric one, such as a pressure cooker or slow cooker.

[0052] The cooking vessel of the cooking device may include one or more gripping handles, in particular two gripping handles opposite each other, for example diametrically opposed, for handling the cooking device.

[0053] The cooking device 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.

[0054] The cooking accessory, cooking set and cooking device may include any of the characteristics stated in the description, taken individually or in any technically possible combinations with other characteristics. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0055] Other advantages, objects, 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: 1a represents, in perspective view, an example of a cooking accessory for a cooking appliance according to the invention; 2a is a top view of the cooking accessory; 3a is a side view of the cooking accessory; 4a represents, in perspective view, an example of a cooking set comprising three cooking containers and the cooking accessory; 5a is a top view of the cooking set; 6a is a side view of the cooking set; 7a represents, in perspective view, a cooking vessel into which the cooking set is placed; and 8a represents, in perspective view,An example of a household cooking appliance comprising the cooking vessel and the cooking assembly.

[0056] Throughout these figures, identical references may designate identical or analogous elements.

[0057] Furthermore, the different parts represented in the figures are not necessarily shown on a uniform scale, in order to make the figures more legible. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0058] With reference to figures 1 to 3, an example of the embodiment of a cooking accessory 1 according to the invention for a pressure cooking appliance 20, visible on the, has been schematically illustrated, which includes a cooking lid 25 provided here with two protruding elements 26, 27 which are represented in dotted lines on the and more clearly visible on the.

[0059] The cooking accessory 1 includes a frame 3 which allows the handling of several cooking containers 10, in particular three cooking containers 10 as can be seen in figures 4 to 6. The frame 3 is advantageously made of a metallic material, for example stainless steel, which makes it resistant to pressure cooking and gives the cooking accessory 1 the desired robustness.

[0060] The frame 3 first includes a support frame 4 which defines a central location 4a for cooking container 10, this central location 4a allowing the insertion of a cooking container 10, more specifically its container 10b as will be described later, which is supported by the support frame 4 during the handling of the cooking accessory 1. As can be seen in the figure, the support frame 4 has a quadrilateral shape, here a rectangular shape, with four angles a1, a2, a3 and a4 which correspond to connection areas of the lower ends 5i, 6i of the support uprights 5, 6, described later, and whose four sides c1, c2, c3 and c4 have a concave shape with respect to the central location 4a defined by the support frame 4, in particular a shape of a circular arc convex outwards.The curvature of sides c1, c2, c3 and c4 allows it to adapt to the shape of the cooking tank 21 of the cooking appliance 20 and to the shape of the cooking containers 10.

[0061] Furthermore, the framework 3 includes two support uprights 5 and 6 which define between them a storage volume V for the cooking containers 10, as visible on the.

[0062] The two retaining supports 5 and 6 are in the form of handles and allow the cooking accessory 1 to be grasped for insertion and removal from the cooking appliance 20.

[0063] Thus, each support upright 5, 6 has a lower end 5i, 6i connected to the support frame 4 and an upper end 5s, 6s, opposite the lower end 5i, 6i, configured to be located opposite the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25 when the cooking lid 25 is closed.

[0064] Specifically, as can be seen in the figure, each support upright 5, 6 has a lower end 5i, 6i which corresponds to the two lower ends 5i1, 5i2 and 6i1, 6i2 of the handle. In addition, the upper end 5s, 6s of each support upright 5, 6 comprises a central upper end portion 5s3, 6s3 that is substantially straight and two lateral upper end portions 5s1, 5s2 and 6s1, 6s2, located on either side of the central upper end portion 5s3, 6s3. Finally, the upper end 5s, 6s of each support upright 5, 6 is separated from each lower end 5i1, 5i2 and 6i1, 6i2 of the handle by a central arm 5c1, 5c2 and 6c1, 6c2 substantially straight, the lateral upper end portions 5s1, 5s2 and 6s1, 6s2 being situated in the extension of the central arms 5c1, 5c2 and 6c1, 6c2.

[0065] Advantageously, each upper end 5s, 6s is shaped to at least partially fit the shape of the protruding elements 26, 27 of the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25.

[0066] In particular, the upper ends 5s, 6s of the support uprights 5, 6 are located at a distance from each other. As can be seen in the figure, the smallest dimension ds between the two upper ends 5s, 6s spaced apart is greater than the largest dimension Ds of a protruding element 27 located in the central part of the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25, which implies that the insertion of the cooking accessory 1 into the cooking appliance 20 is not hindered by the presence of this protruding element 27 and that the cooking lid 25 can be closed without difficulty.

[0067] Furthermore, the upper ends 5s, 6s of the support brackets 5, 6 define a shape that is at least partially concave relative to the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25. This concavity at least partially matches the at least partially convex shape of another protruding element 26 from the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25. In this way, this protruding element 26 and the cooking accessory 1 do not interfere with each other when the cooking accessory 1 is inserted into the cooking appliance 20, and the cooking lid 25 can be closed without difficulty. A user can therefore position the cooking accessory 25 without indexing it relative to the cooking appliance 20.Specifically, each lateral upper end portion 5s1, 5s2 and 6s1, 6s2 has a concave curvature relative to the inner wall 25a of the cooking lid 25 in the closed position which allows for an absence of interaction, or interference, with the protruding element 27.

[0068] Furthermore, the support uprights 5, 6 are advantageously articulated with respect to the support frame 4, between a deployed position allowing the positioning of the cooking containers 10 in the storage volume V and a closed position holding the cooking containers 10 in position.

[0069] In particular, this articulation is permitted here in rotation by the fact that the lower ends 5i, 6i have hooks 5ic, 6ic mounted in rotation on the support frame 4, as visible on the.

[0070] In addition, in order to facilitate the gripping of the cooking accessory 10 at the central upper end portions 5s3 and 6s3 and in order to facilitate the insertion and / or removal and to protect the cooking vessel 21 at the central arms 5c1, 5c2 and 6c1, 6c2, protective coverings 28 are provided, in particular silicone protectors and / or protective foams.

[0071] Figures 4 to 6 further illustrate a cooking set 40 according to the invention comprising the cooking accessory 1 described with reference to figures 1 to 3 and three cooking containers 10.

[0072] Each cooking vessel 10 comprises a lid 10a, for example made of metal, particularly stainless steel, and a container 10b, for example made of glass. Advantageously, in this example, the container 10b has a projecting collar 10c, visible in the figure, which allows the support frame 4 to bear against it so as to lift all the cooking vessels 10. Thus, the support frame 4, through its contact with the collar 10c, supports the cooking vessels 10, while the retaining uprights 5, 6 hold the cooking vessels 10 in position. The handles formed by the retaining uprights 5, 6 are advantageously positioned to support the lid 10b of the upper cooking vessel 10.

[0073] In addition, each cooking container 10 has a closing element 14, between the lid 10a and the container 10b, which has a locking position of the lid 10a on the container 10b and an unlocking position of the lid 10a on the container 10b.

[0074] Furthermore, as can be seen in figures 4 and 5, each cooking container 10 has a decompression device 32 at the level of the lid 10a.

[0075] The illustration shows the insertion of this cooking unit 40 into a cooking vessel 21 of a cooking appliance 20 shown on the.

[0076] In this example, the inner wall 25a of the lid 25 of the cooking appliance 20 has a protruding element 26, which corresponds, for example, to a sensor, and a protruding element 27, which corresponds, for example, to a strainer. These protruding elements 26, 27 can hinder the proper closure of the lid 25 if they interfere with the cooking accessory 1 once it is positioned in the cooking vessel 21. Advantageously, the shape of the upper ends 5s, 6s of the frame 3 prevents this phenomenon and ensures that the lid 25 closes properly regardless of the position of the cooking accessory 1 relative to the cooking vessel 21.

[0077] Also, the cooking accessory 1 can be positioned in the cooking vessel 21 at any angle without interfering with the protruding elements 26, 27 of the cooking lid 25. This design is important because the user, when positioning the accessory in the cooking vessel 21, has no indication of the positioning of the protruding elements 26, 27 of the lid 25. Therefore, there is no damage to the protruding elements 26, 27 of the lid 25. The shape of the support uprights 5, 6, in the form of handles, allows the three cooking vessels 10 to be encompassed and the entire cooking accessory 1 to be held ergonomically with correct vertical alignment of the cooking vessels 10. Furthermore, this configuration makes maximum use of the available space between the cooking lid 25 and the bottom of the cooking vessel 21 to accommodate cooking vessels 10 of maximum capacity.

[0078] Advantageously, the invention can also 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 45 minutes, particularly with a cooking time of 30 minutes or less, and washing time can also be reduced by using the same cooking containers at all stages.

[0079] The user can thus prepare meals for the week using the cooking containers 10, for example in less than 15 minutes, or even less than 10 minutes, and cook them, for example in less than 30 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.

[0080] Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments just described. Various modifications can be made to them by a person 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.

[0081] In all the examples described above, the framework 3 can be made of metal wire, notably having a cross-section with a diameter between 2 mm and 3 mm.

[0082] 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.

Claims

Cooking accessory (1) for a pressurized cooking device (20) comprising a cooking vessel (21) and a cooking lid (25) capable of occupying an open position allowing access to a cooking space defined by the cooking vessel (21) and a closed position allowing pressurization of said cooking space, the cooking lid (25) being provided with an internal wall (25a) having at least one element projecting (26, 27) into the cooking space of the cooking vessel (21), the cooking accessory (1) being intended to be inserted into the cooking vessel (21) and comprising a handling frame (3) for a cooking vessel (10), characterized in that the frame (3) comprises: - a support frame (4) intended to rest on a base of the cooking vessel and defining a central location (4a) for a portion of the cooking vessel (10), - at least two support uprights (5,6) defining between them a storage volume (V) of at least two stacked cooking vessels (10), said at least two support uprights (5, 6) being intended to occupy a holding position in which said at least two cooking vessels (10) are held inside the storage volume (V) and a release position in which said at least two cooking vessels (10) are removed from the storage volume (V), each support upright (5, 6) having a lower end (5i, 6i) connected to the support frame (4) and an upper end (5s, 6s), opposite the lower end (5i, 6i), configured to be located opposite the inner wall (25a) of the cooking lid (25) when the cooking accessory (1) is placed in the cooking vessel (21) and said at least two support uprights (5, 6) are in their position of holding, each upper end (5s,6s) being shaped to at least partially conform to the shape of said at least one projecting element (26, 27) from the inner wall (25a) of the cooking lid (25). Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 1, wherein the upper ends (5s, 6s) of the support uprights (5, 6) define a shape that is at least partially concave, the concavity being intended to fit at least partially a shape that is at least partially convex of at least one element projecting (26) from the inner wall (25a) of the cooking lid (25). Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one support upright (5, 6), in particular all the support uprights (5, 6), are articulated, between a deployed position allowing the positioning of said at least two cooking containers (10) in the storage volume (V) and a closed position for holding said at least two cooking containers (10) in position. Cooking accessory (1) according to claim 3, wherein the lower end (5i, 6i) of said at least one support upright (5, 6) has a hook (5ic, 6ic) rotatably mounted on the support frame (4). Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one support bracket (5, 6), in particular all support brackets (5, 6), are in the form of a handle whose two lower ends (5i1, 5i2; 6i1, 6i2) define the lower end (5i, 6i) of said at least one support bracket (5, 6), wherein the upper end (5s, 6s) of said at least one support bracket (5, 6) is separated from each lower end (5i1, 5i2; 6i1, 6i2) of the handle by a central arm (5c1, 5c2; 6c1, 6c2), in particular a substantially straight central arm (5c1, 5c2; 6c1, 6c2), and wherein the upper end (5s, 6s) of said at least one support bracket (5, 6) comprises a central upper end portion (5s3, 6s3), in particular a substantially straight central upper end portion (5s3, 6s3), and two lateral upper end portions (5s1, 5s2;6s1, 6s2), located on either side of the central upper extremity portion (5s3, 6s3) and in the extension of a central arm (5c1, 5c2; 6c1, 6c2).; Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the support frame (4) has a quadrilateral shape, in particular a square or a rectangle, the four corners of which (a1, a2, a3, a4) are connection zones of the lower ends (5i, 6i) of the support uprights (5, 6) and the four sides of which (c1, c2, c3, c4) have a concave shape with respect to the central location (4a) defined by the support frame (4). Cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said at least two support uprights (5, 6) have one or more protective coatings (28) on the part or parts of said at least two support uprights (5, 6) intended to come into contact with the side wall of the cooking vessel (21). Cooking assembly (40) for a pressure cooking device (20), characterized in that it comprises: - a cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, - at least two cooking containers (10) adapted to be placed in the storage volume (V) of the cooking accessory (1). Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 8, wherein the upper ends (5s, 6s) of the support uprights (5, 6) are located at a distance from each other and wherein the smallest dimension (ds) between two upper ends (5s, 6s) spaced apart is greater than the largest dimension (Ds) of at least one protruding element (27) from the inner wall (25a) of the cooking lid (25), in particular at least one protruding element (27) located in the central part of the inner wall (25a) of the cooking lid (25). Cooking assembly (40) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein each cooking container (10) comprises a lid (10a) and a container (10b), the lid (10a) and / or the container (10b) having a projecting collar (10c), the support frame (4) of the cooking accessory (1) being configured to bear against the projecting collar (10c). Cooking set (40) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least one cooking container (10) has a closing element (14) having a locking position of the lid (10a) on the container (10b) and an unlocking position of the lid (10a) on the container (10b). Cooking set (40) according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein at least one cooking container (10) has a decompression device (32), in particular at the level of the lid (10a). Pressure cooking device (20), characterized in that it comprises: - a cooking tank (21) for receiving one or more food preparations to be cooked, - a cooking lid (25) which can occupy an open position allowing access to a cooking space defined by the cooking tank (21) and a closed position allowing pressurization of said cooking space, the cooking lid (25) being provided with an internal wall (25a) having at least one element projecting (26, 27) into the cooking space of the cooking tank (21), - a cooking accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or a cooking assembly (40) according to any one of claims 8 to 12 intended to be inserted into the cooking tank (21).

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