Device for the safe transport of baked goods

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (100, 101, 102) for the safe transport of baked goods, comprising a base unit (1) with at least one securing element (2) and a carrier plate (3) that can be provided on the base unit (1) for receiving the baked goods. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system (200) consisting of the device (100, 101) and a transport box (50), as well as to a use of the device (100, 101).

Description

Device for the safe transport of baked goods

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for the safe transport of baked goods, as well as the use of the device in a transport box. State of the art

[0002] Baked goods, especially cakes and pastries, tend to shift during transport in standard shipping boxes, particularly when these are subjected to jolts or abrupt changes in movement, such as those that regularly occur during transport in motor vehicles, for example, when braking or accelerating. The main problem with cakes or pastries shifting during transport is that it can lead to significant damage to the cake's structure and appearance. Shifting can cause layers or tiers to shift, resulting in collapsed or tilted cakes / pastries. This not only affects the aesthetics, as icing can smear and decorations can come loose, but also compromises the overall stability of the cake. For cakes with intricate designs, custom decorations, or delicate structures (such as multi-tiered wedding cakes), even minor shifts can cause irreparable damage.

[0003] Various methods and devices are known from the prior art to secure baked goods against slipping during transport.

[0004] For example, non-slip surfaces such as silicone mats or textured cake boards are known from current technology. These can be used to place baked goods and increase friction between the cake and the surface. However, such surfaces have the disadvantage of requiring an additional, usually aesthetically unappealing, element for transport, which must then be removed after transport (for presentation or cutting). Any handling of the baked goods, however, carries a high risk of damage and should be avoided.

[0005] Furthermore, devices are known from the prior art that integrate structural elements, such as supports or dowels, into baked goods, thus reliably preventing the layers from shifting. However, such structural elements must be taken into account during the baking and production of the cake or torte and significantly increase the production effort. Moreover, these structural elements are... Cutting the cake can be disruptive and may result in aesthetically unappealing pieces.

[0006] Furthermore, the lack of cooling during transport (especially in the private sector) plays a role, as the increase in temperature can lead to a reduction in stability and (layer) cohesion, and thus uncooled baked goods are exposed to a higher risk of damage during transport. Disclosure of the invention

[0007] The present invention therefore aims to provide a device for the safe transport of baked goods, which enables reliable transport of baked goods and reduces the risk of damage to the baked goods by slipping or falling.

[0008] The invention solves the stated problem by means of a device according to the independent patent claim.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, the device for the safe transport of baked goods comprises a base unit with at least one securing element. This at least one securing element serves to prevent the baked goods from slipping relative to the base unit, thus enabling safe transport.

[0010] According to a further aspect of the invention, the device has a carrier plate for receiving the baked goods, provided on the base unit, with at least one recess. In a transport state, the carrier plate can then be positioned on the base unit such that the at least one securing element can penetrate through the at least one recess and thus secure a baked good placed on the carrier plate. A structurally particularly simple and flexible device can thus be created, in which the baked goods can be provided on a removable carrier plate, and the carrier plate can be coupled to the base unit for transport. In this coupled transport state, the securing elements can penetrate through the corresponding recesses in the carrier plate and thus exert their securing effect on the baked goods.

[0011] In one respect, the carrier plate can be detachably connected to the base unit and, after transport, removed along with the base unit and the baked goods on it. This allows the carrier plate to be used, for example, as a stable base for further processing. This allows for easy cutting or slicing of the baked goods. Because at least one locking element is connected to the base unit, it remains in the base unit even when the carrier plate is removed, releasing the baked goods on the carrier plate. This ensures easy handling of the baked goods after transport.

[0012] Overall, such a device can be provided to secure baked goods, enabling safe transport of the baked goods and at the same time facilitating the handling of the baked goods in connection with the device after transport.

[0013] In general, baked goods within the meaning of the present invention are understood to be any form of cake, tart or pastry which are usually transported in a transport box from the place of production to the place of consumption.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the carrier plate and / or the base unit can assume any desired external shape. For example, they can be round, triangular, rectangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc. Likewise, both the carrier plate and the base unit can be individually adapted to a specific external shape of a baked good.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the at least one securing element can have a penetration section for penetrating baked goods mounted on the carrier plate. This penetration section allows the at least one securing element to penetrate from the base of the baked goods into their interior, particularly in cakes or pastries with relatively soft bases or a high proportion of cream, thus structurally securing the baked goods. The penetration depth can preferably be adapted to the height and type of baked goods to achieve optimal hold. In particular, greater penetration depths can be advantageous for baked goods with alternating layers of dough and cream. With such baked goods, shear forces often cause the layers to shift relative to each other, resulting in irreparable damage.Preferably, the penetration depth should be chosen to be less than the height of the baked goods in order to avoid damaging the top.

[0016] According to another design variant, the penetration section can be shaped like a point, spike, or skewer. The shape and design of the penetration section can advantageously be optimally adapted to the baked goods being transported. For baked goods with harder or firmer bases, For example, short and thin spikes or skewers are preferably used, while longer and thicker spikes can be advantageous for softer bases or cream-based baked goods. This allows for a particularly reliable transport device.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the penetration section of at least one locking element can have a cross-shaped cross-section (perpendicular to its longitudinal extent). In other words, the locking element is designed as a point consisting of four triangular elements that taper to a point along the longitudinal direction of the locking element and are connected to each other along its central longitudinal axis. The elements thus have a transverse extension along two intersecting planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. In contrast to points with a round cross-section (cylindrical cones), the cross-shaped points can be inserted into baked goods with minimal invasiveness, as less material is displaced by the points, especially if the intersecting elements are thin (and essentially knife-shaped).Furthermore, the flat design reliably prevents movement along two mutually orthogonal directions. This allows for a securing element with high holding force that simultaneously causes minimal damage to the baked goods.

[0018] According to another design variant, at least one securing element can also have multiple penetration sections, for example, by having several points, spikes, or prongs at its end facing the baked goods. This creates a multi-layered securing element that allows for more reliable securing of the baked goods over a larger area.

[0019] According to another design variant, the base unit can have several securing elements. For example, the securing elements can be arranged in a circular, star-shaped, diamond-shaped, etc., pattern above the base unit to ensure uniform securing of the baked goods across the entire area of ​​the base unit or the support plate. In particular, with several evenly distributed securing elements, the load, e.g., from shear forces, can be better distributed and reduced, thereby reducing the risk of tear-out due to excessive force.

[0020] Insofar as the present description of the invention refers to embodiments of the at least one locking element, the described embodiments are Design variants are equally applicable to multiple locking elements unless otherwise specified. In the case of multiple locking elements, not all locking elements need to be identical; each locking element may have a different design, or all locking elements in the device may be identical. Phrases such as "the at least one locking element" or "the locking elements" refer to one or more locking elements.

[0021] According to one embodiment, at least one of the locking elements can have a mounting section via which it can be detachably connected to the base unit. This detachable connection between the locking element and the base unit allows for a particularly flexible device, where the locking element can be easily detached from and reattached to the base unit. This facilitates simple and reliable cleaning of the locking element and allows for user-friendly replacement with differently designed locking elements (for example, when transporting a different type of baked goods). The device thus enables particularly easy cleaning and flexible adaptation to the specific baked goods being transported.

[0022] According to one embodiment, all parts of the device, in particular the base unit, support plate, and locking element(s), can be made of washable and disinfectable materials. In particular, these can also be dishwasher-safe and free of toxic substances. Suitable materials include stainless steel or kitchen-grade plastics, as well as other kitchen-grade organic and inorganic materials.

[0023] According to one embodiment, one of the following can be provided for connecting the fastening section of the at least one locking element to the base unit: a rotary lock, a screw lock, a press-fit lock, a snap lock, a pin lock, or a cotter pin lock. By providing a releasable lock or locking mechanism, an easy-to-use device can be created that allows for the safe and reliable insertion and easy removal of locking elements into and from the base unit.

[0024] According to one embodiment, at least one locking element can have a flange, which is arranged, in particular, between the penetration section and the fastening section. The flange can form a stop that reliably limits the further penetration of the locking element into the baked goods. Furthermore, the flange can act as a counterpart or pressure piece for fastening the locking element in the base unit, particularly to increase its bearing surface. This can, in particular, increase the stability of the locking elements in the base unit and counteract lateral tilting of the locking elements. A more stable device can thus be provided.

[0025] According to a further embodiment of the invention, when connecting at least one locking element to the base unit, the flange can have a cone on its side facing the base unit and / or form a flat surface on its side facing away from the base unit. The cone enables simple and reliable positioning and centering of the locking elements in the base unit. For this purpose, a corresponding conical recess can be provided in the base unit, with which the cone of the flange engages. The flat surface of the flange on its side facing away from the base unit, in turn, creates a flat bearing surface for the baked goods at the base of the locking element.

[0026] According to a further embodiment, the flange can form a projection relative to the base unit, the height of which corresponds to the height of the support plate. This projection, corresponding to the height of the support plate, ensures that when the support plate is placed on the base unit, the top of the flange and the top of the support plate are on the same plane and, in particular, do not form a step between them. Preferably, the penetration section of the locking element can extend from the same plane as the support plate, thus ensuring that there is no localized lifting or lowering of the baked goods due to height differences between the support plate and the locking elements.

[0027] According to another design variant, at least one recess in the support plate can be precisely adapted to the contour of the flange. This ensures that no gaps or crevices form between the support plate and the flange, into which material from the baked goods could penetrate and which would be difficult to clean. This results in a more hygienic device overall.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the base unit and / or the support plate can have spacers on at least one end face, in particular removable and / or adjustable spacers. These spacers allow the outermost circumference or extent of the support plate or base unit to be adjusted. This is particularly advantageous when the device is used with a conventional transport box for cakes or pastries. The device can then be adapted to the internal dimensions of the transport box, ensuring it is held securely inside and cannot slip. This allows the device to be used flexibly and reliably with a wide variety of transport boxes simply by adjusting the spacers.

[0029] According to another design variant, the spacers can protrude from the front face of the base unit and / or the support plate in a first position. The adjustable size of the base unit and / or the support plate allows for a simple size adjustment and adaptation to a transport box.

[0030] According to one design variant, the spacers can have locking elements that are designed to engage with corresponding locking elements in the base unit and / or carrier plate. This allows for precise, incremental adjustment of the size or circumference of the base unit and / or carrier plate around the locking elements. Furthermore, the locking elements ensure that the set size is securely held in place and prevent unintentional adjustments, for example, during transport.

[0031] According to one design variant, the spacers can have screw elements that can be screwed radially into or out of the carrier plate. Continuous adjustment of the spacers can thus be achieved via these screw elements. In particular, the fineness or accuracy of the adjustment can be adjusted by changing the thread pitch of the screw elements.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the base unit can have at least one recess on its upper side facing the carrier plate, forming a grip recess. This recess, designed as a grip recess in the base unit, allows for a reliable grasp of the carrier plate to remove it from the base unit, enabling the carrier plate with the baked goods on it to be lifted and carried safely. Furthermore, when lifting the carrier plate and removing the securing elements from the baked goods, the following can be used for assistance: Pressure is applied to the base unit with fingers, allowing controlled removal of the safety elements without damaging the baked goods.

[0033] According to one design variant, the carrier plate can have a recess that forms a grip. This recess allows the carrier plate to be gripped securely and lifted off the carrier plate. This is particularly advantageous, for example, when the device is in a transport box and the carrier plate needs to be removed. Here, too, as described in the previous paragraph, controlled pressure can be applied to the base unit with the fingers to facilitate separation between the carrier plate and the base unit, thus making it easier to remove the securing elements from the baked goods.

[0034] By providing recesses as handles in the carrier plate and / or base unit, a particularly easy-to-handle device can be created.

[0035] According to one design variant, the base unit can have receptacles for the detachable attachment of the securing elements. These receptacles allow for the simple and non-destructive replacement of at least one securing element. This enables particularly flexible use of the device, as the at least one securing element can easily be exchanged for a differently designed securing element depending on the baked goods being transported. Furthermore, the at least one securing element can be removed for easy cleaning and, for example, cleaned separately from the base unit. This also allows the entire device to be cleaned in a dishwasher without requiring excessive space.

[0036] According to one design variant, the base unit can have ribs on its underside and / or inside. These ribs stabilize the base unit while simultaneously minimizing its weight. In particular, transverse and longitudinal ribs create a particularly torsionally rigid yet lightweight base unit capable of supporting heavier cakes. This lightweight construction also translates into material savings and consequently lower manufacturing costs.

[0037] Preferably, the ribs can extend between the receptacles for the securing elements and structurally connect them to one another. This allows for a Further stabilization of the entire base unit is achieved, and the receptacles for the locking elements are also made more torsionally rigid. This is particularly advantageous for locking elements with especially long penetration sections, as the high leverage forces involved can damage the receptacles (bending, deformation, etc.). A more stable device overall can thus be created.

[0038] According to one design variant, the base unit and / or the carrier plate can have a receptacle for a cooling element. By attaching a cooling element in a receptacle directly on or near the carrier plate, reliable cooling of the baked goods on the carrier plate can be achieved. Such cooling is particularly advantageous for the safe and damage-free transport of baked goods, especially when the baked goods are cakes with cream filling, topping, or coating. With such cakes, the integrity and internal cohesion can deteriorate due to temperature increases, which can increase the risk of damage during transport. Cooling, especially near at least one or more securing elements, can further enhance transport safety.

[0039] According to one design variant, the cooling element can be a reversible cooling pack containing a coolant, which can be placed in the receptacle when charged and recharged after use by means of a cold source (for example, in a freezer).

[0040] According to one design variant, the coolant can be a latent heat storage medium that undergoes a phase transition (e.g., solid-liquid) during charging and discharging. Such a medium can utilize the enthalpy of transformation during the phase transition, resulting in no temperature change of the medium during this process. The coolant can thus maintain a constant temperature for an extended period until the entire medium has completed the phase transition. Various substances are suitable as latent heat storage media, such as water, water with additives (antifreeze), polyacrylic gel, or similar materials. Furthermore, the latent heat storage medium can contain a preservative (antifouling agent).

[0041] According to another design variant, the cooling element can also be a coolant pellet. Such a pellet can contain volatile substances as a coolant, which generate a temperature reduction through evaporation (enthalpy of vaporization). The coolant pellet can also contain solid ice (for example, dry ice / solid CO2 or water ice) as a coolant for direct cooling.

[0042] According to another design variant, the cooling element can also be an electrically operated cooling element, such as an electrothermal converter (Peltier element). This can, for example, be connected to a battery for mobile power supply or, for stationary operation, be connected to a power outlet.

[0043] According to another embodiment, at least one of the securing elements can be made of a thermally conductive material, such as copper, and in particular be thermally coupled to the cooling element. This allows for direct cooling of the baked goods in the immediate vicinity of the securing elements, which can further increase transport safety.

[0044] According to one design variant, the receptacle for the cooling element can be positioned between the ribs on the underside of the base unit. A cavity is formed between the ribs, into which a cooling element can be easily integrated. Furthermore, this cavity can be located directly beneath the support plate, thus enabling efficient cooling of the baked goods.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the carrier plate and / or the base plate can be designed as a cooling element, in particular as a cooling pack. The entire carrier plate and / or base plate, or a part or parts thereof, can be directly cooled and thus charged with cold, in order to release this cold to the baked goods during transport. This results in a particularly easy-to-use device.

[0046] According to another embodiment, the carrier plate and / or the base plate can have one or more chambers filled with a coolant. This coolant can, as previously described, be, for example, a latent heat storage medium. This allows for the creation of a device that is simple and cost-effective to manufacture.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the base unit can have feet on its underside to prevent the device from slipping during use. These feet are preferably made of rubber. According to other embodiments, the feet can also be suction cups or friction-enhancing feet. Particularly when the device is used in a conventional transport box, the appropriate choice of... The feet reduce or even prevent the device from slipping inside the transport box.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the device can have a lid that can be connected to the base unit. The base unit, together with the removable lid, can thus form a complete transport box for baked goods, which directly integrates the device according to the invention as described above, including the at least one locking element and the removable transport plate. The base unit can also have at least one locking mechanism for a secure connection between the base unit and the lid.

[0049] The invention in question also aims to make the transport of baked goods in commercially available transport boxes safer.

[0050] The invention solves the problem posed by a system consisting of a transport box with a lid and a device according to the invention as described above.

[0051] Furthermore, the invention solves the problem posed by using a device according to the invention, as described above, in a transport box with a lid.

[0052] By combining the device according to the invention with commercially available transport boxes for baked goods, a cost-effective and versatile system can be created. In particular, most people who bake cakes or pastries in their free time already own commercially available transport boxes and can therefore easily reuse them with the device according to the invention. Brief description of the characters

[0053] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 shows a schematic axonometric view of a device for the safe transport of baked goods according to a first embodiment. Fig. 2 shows a schematic top view of the device according to the first embodiment variant, Fig. 3 shows a schematic sectional view AA of the device according to Fig. 2. Fig. 4 shows a schematic bottom view of the device according to the first embodiment variant, Fig. 5 is a schematic detailed sectional view CC of the device according to Fig. 4, Fig. 6 shows a schematic detail view of a basic element of the device according to the first embodiment variant. Fig. 7 shows a schematic sectional view of a system showing the device according to the first embodiment variant, Fig. 8 shows a schematic axonometric view of a device for the safe transport of baked goods according to a second embodiment variant. Fig. 9 shows a schematic top view of the device according to the second embodiment variant, Fig. 10 is a schematic sectional view BB of the device according to Fig. 9, Fig. 11 shows a schematic top view of the base unit of the device according to the second embodiment variant, Fig. 12 shows a schematic axonometric view of a device for the safe transport of baked goods according to a third embodiment variant. Fig. 13 shows a schematic top view of the device according to the third embodiment variant, Fig. 14 is a schematic sectional view AA of the device according to Fig. 12 with lid. Ways to implement the invention

[0054] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the embodiment variants shown in the figures.

[0055] The features of the different versions described below are freely interchangeable and combinable with each other, unless otherwise stated.

[0056] Figures 1 to 6 show a device 100 for the safe transport of baked goods according to a first embodiment.

[0057] Figure 1 shows an axonometric view of the device 100. The device 100 comprises a base unit 1 and a support plate 3, the support plate 3 and the base unit 1 being detachably connected. In particular, the support plate 3 can be attached to the base unit 1 and later removed from it. The support plate 3 rests flat on the base unit 1 and is supported by it, especially in a central area. In an edge region, the support plate 3 projects beyond the base unit 1.

[0058] The support plate 3 is designed as a round, thin plate without any raised elements, so that it can also be used as a cake lifter / cake server (cake server). This can be used, for example, to hold a finished cake or pastry. For this purpose, the front edges of the support plate can also be tapered, although this is not shown in the figures. The baked goods can then be positioned on the base unit 1 using the support plate 3, which provides the necessary stability and torsional rigidity during transport. The support plate 3 does not actually need to be torsionally rigid; a certain degree of flexibility can even be advantageous when holding baked goods. It simply needs to reliably allow the baked goods to be held with minimal damage and placed on the base unit 1.

[0059] The base unit 1 has four securing elements 2, each forming a penetration section 6 facing the baked goods, which in turn is shaped as a point. When the carrier plate 3 is placed on the base unit 1, the points can penetrate the baked goods on the carrier plate 3. The points are formed by planar, crossed triangles, which are easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the crossed planar shape allows the baked goods to be secured along two orthogonal directions.

[0060] Although all embodiments described herein use four locking elements 2, it should be noted that the invention may also provide for only a single locking element 2. In any case, more or fewer than four locking elements 2 may be provided, and these may be distributed over the base unit 1 in any desired pattern.

[0061] The carrier plate 3 has correspondingly shaped recesses 4 for the passage of the locking elements 2, which, when the carrier plate 3 is positioned on the base unit 1, allow the locking elements 2 to pass completely through the carrier plate, as can be seen, for example, in the sectional view in Fig. 3.

[0062] Fig. 5 also shows an enlarged and truncated sectional view through a locking element 2 in the base unit 1. The locking element 2 has, in particular, a penetration section 6, which extends towards the top 14 of the base unit, and a fastening section 7, which serves to fasten the locking element 2 in the base unit 1. The base unit in turn has a corresponding receptacle 18, which can receive the locking element 2 with its fastening section 7.

[0063] The locking elements 2 are detachably connected to the base unit 1. As can be seen in Fig. 5, this detachable connection is made by a rotary lock 8 between The locking element 2 and base unit 1 are formed. This rotary lock 8 is created by laterally projecting lugs on both sides of the underside 15 of the locking element 2. Corresponding channels are provided in the side walls of the receptacles 18, which can receive the projecting lugs and allow the locking elements 2 to be inserted. The receptacles 18 have the same depth as the mounting sections 7 on the locking elements 2. When the locking elements 2 are fully inserted into the receptacles 18, the respective locking element 2 can be rotated, whereby the lugs lock the locking element 2 and prevent it from being pulled out of the receptacle 18. Releasing the locking element 2 is reversible by reversing the steps. Such a rotated and locked position of the locking elements 2 is also visible in the rear view of the base unit 1 in Fig. 4.

[0064] It is generally agreed that instead of the rotary closure 8 shown, any other suitable closure type, such as a screw closure, a press closure or a snap closure, or any other suitable locking type, such as a pin lock or a cotter pin lock, can be used to connect the locking element 2 and the base unit 1.

[0065] The locking element 2 also has a flange 9, which separates the penetration section 6 and the fastening section 7. The flange 9 is designed as a flat surface 11 on its upper surface 14 and as a cone 10 on its lower surface 15. The cone 10 enables simple and secure centering and alignment of the locking elements 2 in the correspondingly shaped receptacles 18 in the base unit. Furthermore, the flange 9 forms a projection 12 above the base element 1, which corresponds exactly to the height 13 of the carrier plate 3. The flange is circular (visible in the top view in Fig. 2) and can be fitted precisely into the recesses 4 in the carrier plate 3. This allows for an almost seamless transition between the flange 9 and the carrier plate 3 and provides a base for the locking elements 2 that is at exactly the same height as the carrier plate 3 itself.Thus, when the carrier plate 3 is attached, there is a stepless transition between the carrier plate 3 and the securing elements 2 (or their flanges 9).

[0066] Fig. 6 shows the base unit 1 without the attached support plate 3. It can be seen that the locking elements 2 with their flanges 9 protrude around the projection 12.

[0067] Furthermore, as can be seen in Fig. 6, the base unit 1 has recesses 16 on both opposite sides, each forming a grip recess 17 for the hands. A user can thus, when lifting the carrier plate 3 from the base unit 1, grasp the base unit at its edge and place their fingers between the carrier plate 3 and the base unit 1. In doing so, the fingers can also apply pressure to the base unit so that the securing elements 2 can be pulled out of the baked goods in a controlled manner.

[0068] Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the base unit 1, revealing that the base unit 1 is designed as a hollow body reinforced by ribs 19 on the rear side 15. The ribs 19 provide the necessary torsional rigidity and simultaneously enable a particularly lightweight design of the base unit 1. The ribs 19 connect the receptacles 18 for the locking elements 2 to each other and thus also stabilize the receptacles 18.

[0069] On the rear side of the base unit 1, as shown in Fig. 4, a receptacle 20 is provided for a cooling element 21. The cooling elements 21 can be designed, for example, as a cooling pack or cooling pellet and serve to directly cool the baked goods placed above them. In the present example, the receptacle 20 is designed for attaching the cooling element 21 over the ribs 19; however, it should be noted that any arrangement of receptacles 20 or cooling elements 21 is possible. The ribs 19 can have, for example, reductions in height or recesses in the area of ​​the cooling element 21, so that the cooling element 21 can be completely accommodated within the cavity of the base unit 1. To insert or replace the cooling element 21, the base unit 1 or the entire device 100 must therefore be turned over.

[0070] The base unit 1 and the carrier plate 3 can each have internal chambers filled with a coolant, although this is not shown in detail in the figures. In this way, both the base unit 1 and / or the carrier plate 3 themselves can be designed as cooling elements and, for example, stored in a freezer for cooling.

[0071] Figure 7 further shows a system 200, which comprises a commercially available transport box 50 for cakes or pastries with a lid 51 and a device 100 according to the first embodiment (as described above). The diameter of the support plate 3 can be precisely adapted to the inner diameter of the lid 51 of the transport box 50, so that the device does not slip during transport. The adaptation of the support plate 3 to the The inner diameter of the lid 51 can be adjusted, for example, by providing support plates 3 with different diameters, selecting the appropriate support plate 3 in each case. Alternatively, the support plate 3 can also be adapted to the inner diameter of the lid 51 by means of spacers in the support plate 3 and / or in the base unit 1, although this is not shown in detail in the figures.

[0072] Figures 8 to 11 show a device 101 for the safe transport of baked goods according to a second embodiment variant.

[0073] For a description of the features of device 101 according to the second embodiment, reference is made to the above description of device 100 according to the first embodiment, which is also applicable to device 101 unless otherwise specified below. Identical reference numerals denote identical or equivalently functioning elements.

[0074] Figure 8 shows an axonometric view of the device 101. Figure 9 shows a top view of the device 101. The device 101 again comprises a base unit 1 and a support plate 3 that can be placed above it, wherein the support plate 3—in contrast to the first embodiment of the device 100—does not project radially beyond the base unit 1, but is flush with it. The base unit 1 has a ridge 23 on its edge, which serves as a boundary for the support plate 3, the upper surface 14 of the ridge 23 being flush with the upper surface 14 of the support plate 3 when the support plate 3 is inserted.

[0075] At two opposite ends of the base unit 1, recesses 16 are provided, which are designed as grip recesses 17 to allow the carrier plate 3 to be lifted from the base unit 1. Thus, despite the flush fit, it is possible to grasp the carrier plate 3 from both sides and lift it, or to apply supporting pressure to the base unit 1 with the fingers.

[0076] As can be seen from the cross-sectional view in Fig. 10 and from the top view of the base unit 1 without the support plate 3 in Fig. 11, the base unit 1 of the device 101 according to the second embodiment has a smooth base 24 on the rear side 15, which only has recesses for the receptacles 18 for the locking elements 2. The ribs 19 are provided above the base 24 in the direction of the top 14 of the base unit 1, so that when the The support plate 3 is exposed. The ribs 19, together with an edge support 25, form the bearing surfaces to support the support plate 3.

[0077] In the center of the base unit 1, a receptacle 20 is provided for a cooling element 21. In this case, the cooling element 21 is particularly easy and convenient to access from the top 15 by removing the support plate 3 from the base unit 1. Turning the device 101 over to change or insert the cooling element 21, as is necessary with device 100, is not required.

[0078] The device 101 can also have feet on its underside 15, which increase the slip resistance of the device 101, although this is not shown in detail in the figures. The feet can be, for example, rubber feet, suction cups, or other friction-enhancing feet to prevent the device 101 from unintentionally slipping on different surfaces (for example, when the device 101 is used in a transport box 50).

[0079] Figures 12 to 14 show a device 102 for the safe transport of baked goods according to a third embodiment.

[0080] For a description of the features of device 102 according to the third embodiment, reference is made to the above description of devices 100 and 101 according to the first and second embodiments, which are also applicable to device 102 unless otherwise specified below. Identical reference numerals denote identical or equivalently functioning elements.

[0081] Fig. 12 shows an axonometric view of the device 102. The device 102 again has a base unit 1 and a support plate 3 that can be placed on top of it, wherein the support plate 3 again - as previously described for the device 101 - is flush with a rim 26 of the base unit 1 on the top surface 14 when placed on the base unit 1.

[0082] In the outer ring 26, recesses 16 are provided opposite each other, forming grip recesses 17 for grasping the support plate 3 (see also the top view in Fig. 13). Here, too, the support plate 3 can be gripped from below with the fingers and thus lifted out of the base unit 1 – if necessary with supporting pressure from the fingers.

[0083] As shown in the cross-sectional view in Fig. 14, the device 102 has a removable cover 22 which rests on an outer ridge 27 on its edge and encloses the top surface 14 of the base unit 1. The support plate 3 The lid 22 protects the baked goods from mechanical damage and external environmental influences.

[0084] The lid 22 can be secured to the base unit 1 by a locking mechanism to prevent it from accidentally coming loose. The lid 22 can also be equipped with handles to facilitate easy carrying of the device 102. These variations are not shown in detail in the figures. Reference symbol list 1 base unit 2 safety element 3 Carrier plate 4 recesses 5 Transport condition 6 Penetration section 7 Mounting section 8 twist locks 9 flange 10 cone 11 Flat surface 12 lead 13 Height of the T-support plate 14 Top 15 Underside 16 recess 17 Recessed handle 18 recording 19th rib 20 slots for a cooling element 21 Cooling element 22 lids 23 degrees 24 floor 25 Marginal printing 26 wreath 27 degrees 50 transport boxes Lid of the transport box Device according to a first embodiment; Device according to a second embodiment; Device according to a third embodiment

Claims

Patent claims 1. Device for the safe transport of baked goods, comprising a base unit (1) with at least one securing element (2) and a carrier plate (3) for receiving the baked goods with at least one recess (4) which can be provided on the base unit (1), wherein in a transport state (5) the carrier plate (3) is provided on the base unit (1) in such a way that the at least one securing element (2) can penetrate through the at least one recess (4) and secure a baked good received on the carrier plate (3).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one securing element (2) has a penetration section (6) for penetrating baked goods received on the carrier plate (3), which penetration section (6) is in particular designed as a point, spike or skewer.

3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the penetration section (6) of the at least one locking element (2) has a cross-shaped cross-section.

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one locking element (2) has a fastening section (7) via which the at least one locking element (2) can be detachably connected to the base unit (1).

5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that one of the following is provided for connecting the fastening section (7) of the at least one locking element (2) and the base unit (1): a rotary lock (8), a screw lock, a press lock, a snap lock, a pin lock, a cotter pin lock.

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least one locking element (2) has a flange (9) which is arranged in particular between the penetration section (6) and the fastening section (7).

7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that, when connecting the at least one locking element (2) to the base unit (1), the flange (9) has a cone (10) on its side facing the base unit (1) and / or that the flange (9) forms a flat surface (11) on its side facing away from the base unit (1).

8. Device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the flange (9) forms a projection (12) opposite the base unit (1), wherein in particular the height of the projection (12) corresponds to the height (13) of the support plate (3).

9. Device according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the at least one recess in the carrier plate is adapted, in particular precisely, to the contour of the flange.

10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base unit (1) and / or the carrier plate (3) has spacers on at least one end face, in particular removable and / or adjustable spacers.

11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the spacers project in a first position towards the end face of the base unit (1) and / or the carrier plate (3).

12. Device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the spacers have locking elements which are designed to engage in counter-locking elements in the base unit (1) and / or carrier plate (3).

13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the base unit (1 ) has at least one recess (16) on its upper side (14) facing the carrier plate (3), which forms a grip recess (17).

14. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the carrier plate (3) has a recess which forms a grip recess.

15. Device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the base unit (1) has receptacles (18) for the releasable fastening of the locking elements (2).

16. Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the base unit (1) has ribs (19) on its underside (15), wherein in particular the ribs (19) extend between the receptacles (18) for the locking elements (2).

17. Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the base unit (1) and / or the carrier plate (3) has a receptacle (20) for a cooling element (21).

18. Device according to claim 17, characterized in that the receptacle (20) for the cooling element (21) is arranged between the ribs (19) on the underside (15) of the base unit (1).

19. Device according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the base unit (1 ) and / or the carrier plate (3) is / are designed as a cooling element, and in particular that the base unit (1) and / or the carrier plate (3) have one or more chambers filled with coolant.

20. Device according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the base unit (1) has feet on its underside (15), wherein the feet are in particular designed as rubber feet.

21. Device according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the device (102) has a lid (22) which can be connected to the base unit (1), wherein in particular the base unit (1) has at least one closure for the connection between the base unit (1) and the lid (22).

22. System (200) consisting of a transport box (50) with a lid (51) and a device (100, 101) according to one of claims 1 to 20.

23. Use of a device (100, 101) according to one of claims 1 to 20 in a transport box (50) with a lid (51).

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