DE202017001917U1 - Table chafer - Google Patents

Abstract

Table warming device for keeping food warm, comprising a base (5) on the upper side of which a holding container (7) is supported, which can fill a container trough (15) which can be filled with water (W) and a container lid (17) covering the container trough (15). wherein below the container trough (15) a heat source, in particular a paste burner, is arranged, and wherein in the container lid (17) at least one receiving opening (19) is formed, into which a food pot (1, 3), such as a pasta pot or a Saucer pot, is used, and wherein in the holding operation, the heat source, the water (W) in the container trough (15) heated, whereby the food pan (1, 3) is kept warm, characterized in that the container lid (17) of the holding container (7) in force-transmitting, preferably in solid form and / or material connection to the container trough (15) is connected, and in particular that the container lid (17) has a lid edge (55) de r with a supernatant (y) the container trough (15) protrudes laterally and is loosely supported on the top (57) of the device base (5).

Description

The invention relates to a mobile table-warming device according to the preamble of claim 1. With the table-warming device, in particular a pasta pot together with a number of associated Saucentöpfe be kept warm on the dining table.

Such warming devices are known in particular in the form of raclette or fondue sets. Here, the final compilation of the food is no longer in the kitchen, but rather directly on the dining table, resulting in individual freedom in the compilation of the feed.

A generic table-warming device is constructed from a device base, on the top of a holding container is supported. This is formed with a, filled with water container trough and with a, the container trough covering container lid. Below the container trough a heat source, in particular a paste burner, is provided. In the container lid of the holding container at least one receiving opening is formed, in which a food pan, such as a pasta pot or a saucepan, can be used. In the holding mode, the water in the container trough is heated by means of the heat source, whereby the food pan is kept warm.

The object of the invention is to provide a table-warming device, which is simple in construction and enables a reliable operation.

The object is solved by the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the subclaims.

According to the characterizing part of claim 1, the generic table-warming device is realized with a holding container, the container lid is connected in force-transmitting, that is in solid form and / or cohesive connection to the container trough. At the same time, the container lid may have a radially outer edge of the lid, which projects laterally beyond the container trough with a projection and is loosely supported on the upper side of the appliance base. In this way, the water-filled holding container on the top side is always closed and reliable to handle, d. H. Positionable on the device base or removable from it, without the water contained therein is spilled.

In a technical implementation of the invention, the food can used in the holding container with the aid of a tool-free operable quick release in a device vertical direction on the container lid can be fixed in position. As a result, unintentional lifting of the food pot is avoided, for example in the event that the food pot is immersed in the water bath located in the holding tank. In this case, acting on the food pot, a water-buoyant force, which would lead to a floating, that is lifting the food pot without a positional fixation.

Preferably, the quick release is realized as a simple bayonet closure, wherein the food pot has at least one bayonet projection. This engages in a pot locking position an opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening. In a pot removal position, the bayonet projection in the device vertical direction z is aligned with a bayonet recess which is formed in the opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening, so that the food pan can be removed from the holding container. The food pot can be adjusted by a simple rotary actuator to a pot central axis between its pot removal position and its pot-locking position.

It is preferred if the food pot is made in two parts, namely from a particular deep-drawn metal body, which forms the bottom of the pot and one of them raised pot side wall, and a preferably frame or closed annular, circumferential plastic handle, by means of the food pot on the upper side on the opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening can be supported.

In a first embodiment, the handle may be in manually releasable frictional engagement with the pot side wall of the food pot. In this way, the handle bar can be manually removed from the pot side wall to allow easy cleaning. The handle bar can be pushed from the bottom side of the food pot on the pot side wall, up in movement stop with an annular flange which is angled away at the bottom end of the pot side wall to the outside. In the assembly position, the annular flange of the pot side wall together with the handle can form an upwardly open inner corner region into which a pot lid can be inserted in a form-fitting manner.

In a second embodiment, the handle bar may have on the inner circumference a radially inwardly open retaining groove into which the pot-side annular flange is inserted. In the handle bar can also be formed on the top side a circumferential, open at the top Inneneckbereich, in which the pot lid is positively inserted from above. In such a variant, the Grip preferably multi-part, in particular of at least two separate handle strip segments is constructed, which can be assembled via a screw and / or plug connection to the metal body of the food pot.

In a preferred embodiment, the above-mentioned device substructure may have a closed substructure bottom and a vertically raised circumferential side wall raised therefrom, which moves the holding container on the outside. The trough bottom of the holding container is preferably spaced by a clear height from the base of the base. In addition, window-like openings may be provided in the substructure sidewall to provide air delivery to a paste burner positioned on the substructure floor.

In the above embodiment, the lid edge of the holding container can be supported by way of example loosely on the upper side, in particular the upper edge of the substructure side wall. Optionally, the holding container (for example, over its lid edge) to be supported on the device substructure to form a sliding or rolling bearing. In this way it is ensured that the equipped with the food pot heat retention is easily rotatably mounted rotatably on the device base. Alternatively or additionally, the holding container may be supported with the interposition of a thermal insulation element on the device base. The thermal insulation element may be plugged by way of example on the upper edge of the device base or attached to the underside of the lid edge of the holding container.

With regard to a reliable operation of the holding container, a contact protection against hot surfaces is required. Against this background, the lid edge of the holding container can pass radially outward into an edge web bent away from it. The edge web can in particular be spaced from the radially inner substructure side wall via a heat-insulating, downwardly open air gap. For a circumferential contact protection, the heat-insulating air gap may preferably extend in a circumferential direction substantially continuously along the substructure side wall. Therefore, it is relevant that the holding container is placed in a centered position on the device base. In a position-correct centering, the radially inner container trough is also spaced from the substructure sidewall via a heat-insulating radial air gap.

In order to ensure such a positionally correct centering of the holding container, it is preferred if this is formed with a centering contour. In a technically simple realization, the centering contour, for example a centering pin projection or the like, can protrude from the container lid edge web radially inwards into the heat-insulating air gap.

In addition, it is preferred in terms of reliable operation when the holding container has plastic handle elements with which the holding container can be removed from the device substructure. The gripping elements can be mounted on the outside edge of the container lid as an example. In this case, it is preferable if the handle elements in dual function additionally also have the above-mentioned centering contour.

To ensure proper functioning, the interior of the holding tank can be substantially vapor-tight, provided that the container lid is equipped with the food pot. With regard to a targeted steam outlet from the holding tank, it is preferred if at least one, in particular exactly one steam outlet opening is formed in the container lid.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention with reference to the accompanying figures will be described.

Show it:

1 in a perspective view of a table-warming device in the assembled state;

2 and 3 each partial sectional views of a Saucentopfes used in the warming device and a pasta pot used in the warming device;

4 in an exploded view, a saucepan;

5 and 6 each different views of a handle of the pasta pot; and

7 in a view from above a container lid of the holding container of the table-warming device;

In the 1 is shown in a perspective view of a table-warming device, with a pasta pot 1 as well as with three smaller sauce pots 3 is equipped. The table-warming device can be parked as a compact unit example on a dining table, so that the dining can comfortably put together a pasta dish in a comfortable way.

The structure and operation of the table-warming device is described below with reference to the figures: Thus, the table-warming device from a device substructure 5 , which can be placed on a dining table, and a holding container 7 built up. The holding container 7 is loose on the top of the device base 5 supported, in such a way that a clear height .DELTA.h ( 2a or 2 B ) between the holding container 7 and a sub-floor 9 of the device substructure 5 remains. In the 1 indicates the device substructure 5 next to the underlay floor, which can be placed on the dining table 9 one of them raised, vertical, cylindrical circumferential side wall 11 on. In the substructure sidewall 11 are window-like openings 13 provided an air supply to one with on the substructure floor 9 Dependable paste burner (not shown) to ensure.

The holding container 7 is from one with water W ( 2 ) refillable container pan 15 as well as one, the container pan 15 covering container lid 17 educated. The container pan 15 is on the outside of the surrounding base sidewall 11 moved. Both the disc-shaped container lid 17 as well as the container pan 15 are made of a stainless steel sheet, with the container tray 15 with its upper rim fixed to the bottom of the container lid 17 is welded. The holding container 7 is therefore manageable as a one-piece unit.

In the container lid 17 are a total of four receiving openings 19 trained in which the pasta pot 1 as well as the three Saucentöpfe 3 can be used. Like from the 2 shows, is the respective Saucer pot 3 constructed in two parts, namely from a deep-drawn metal body 21 consisting of a pot bottom 23 as well as one of them raised pot side wall 25 , and from an annular closed circumferential plastic handle 27 , By means of the handle bar 27 is the grape pot 3 on the upper side on an opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening 19 supported. The plastic handle 27 is at the saucepan 3 in manually releasable frictional connection ( 4 ) with a smooth cylindrical outer surface 29 the pot side wall 25 , which with a matching handle strip inner contour 31 interacts. This points in the 2 or 4 a number of circumferentially equally spaced axial ribs.

When assembling the Saucentopfes 3 becomes the annular handle 27 in a mounting direction M ( 4 ) from the pot bottom side to the pot side wall 25 deferred, up to a movement stop with a ring flange 33 Standing at the bottom of the pot side wall 25 is angled radially outward. In the assembled state ( 2 ) forms the annular flange 33 together with the handle bar 27 an open-topped inside corner area 35 in a saucepan lid 36 is used.

Like from the 5 or 6 shows is a handle bar 37 of the pasta pot 1 different from the handle 27 of the saucepan 3 educated. The handle bar 37 points in the 5 on the inner circumference a radially inwardly open retaining groove 39 on, in the pot-side ring flange 33 the pot side wall 25 of the pasta pot 1 is used. With a height offset from the ring flange 33 spaced upwards is in the plastic handle 37 an open interior corner area 41 ( 3 or 5 ), in which a noodle pot lid 43 can be used with positive locking. In contrast to the one-piece Saucock handle bar 27 is the pasta pot handle 37 from two handle strip segments 51 . 53 built up. These are via a screw connection (screw hole at 56 ) and via a plug connection 54 directly on the metal body 21 of the pasta pot 1 can be plugged together and screwed together.

Both the pasta pot 1 as well as the three grape pots 3 are each via a bayonet lock 45 ( 2 ) in the device upwards z on the container lid 17 of the holding tank 7 fixed in position. The bayonet lock 45 is according to the 7 by two in the opening edge of the respective cover-side receiving opening 19 diametrically opposed bayonet cutouts 47 and cooperating bayonet projections 49 ( 2 . 3 or 5 ) formed on the radially outside of the handle bars 27 . 37 the pots 1 . 3 are formed.

In the 2 or 3 are the pasta pot 1 and the grape pot 3 each shown in a pot locking position in which the bayonet projection 49 the opening edge portion of the lid-side receiving opening 19 engages below. The pots 1 . 3 can be spent on the pot center axis in a pot removal position via a simple rotary actuator, in which the pot-side bayonet projections 49 in the device vertical direction z in alignment with the cover-side bayonet recesses 47 are brought, so the pots 1 . 3 from the warming container 7 are removable.

Like from the 2 further shows, the container lid 17 a radially outer edge of the lid 55 on, with a supernatant y the container pan 15 surmounted laterally. The holding container 7 is at its lid edge 55 loose on the top edge 57 supported, that is with the top edge 57 in sliding contact. The lid edge 55 goes radially outward into an angled edge web 59 above. This one is in the 2 or 3 around a heat-insulating, downwardly open air gap 61 from the substructure sidewall 11 spaced. In the same way is the container tray 15 over an air gap 63 ( 2 or 3 ) from the substructure sidewall 11 spaced.

At the edge of the lid 55 of the container lid 17 of the holding tank 7 are in the 1 to 3 In addition, two diametrically opposite plastic grip elements 65 assembled. These are over an indicated screw connection 67 ( 2 ) on the outside at the edge web 59 the lid edge 55 assembled. In double function can on the handle element 65 additionally formed (not shown) centering projections which the air gap 61 bridge and centering the holding tank 7 with reference to the substructure sidewall 5 guarantee.

If the warming container 7 with all pots 1 . 3 is equipped, is its interior 71 essentially vapor-tight to the outside. Nevertheless, to ensure a targeted steam escape is in the 1 or 7 in the container lid 17 a steam outlet 71 educated.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Nudeltopf

3

sauce pot

5

Device substructure

7

Warming trays

9

Under-floor

11

Base side wall

13

window-like openings

15

vessel sink

17

container lid

19

receiving openings

21

Metal base body

23

pot base

25

Cup side wall

27

handle bar

29

outer surface

31

Handles internal Kontor

30

friction connection

33

annular flange

35

inner corner

37

handle bar

39

retaining groove

41

inner corner

43

Nudeltopf cover

45

Bayonet lock

47

Bayonet recess

49

Bayonet lead

51, 53

Handles segments

54

connector

55

cover edge

56

screw

57

top edge

59

edge web

61, 63

air gap

65

handle elements

67

screw

69

centering contour

71

Steam outlet opening

W

water

Claims (9)

Table warming device for keeping food warm, with a substructure ( 5 ), on the top of which a holding container ( 7 ) is supported, which can be filled with water (W) container trough ( 15 ) and a container trough ( 15 ) covering container lid ( 17 ), wherein below the container trough ( 15 ) a heat source, in particular a paste burner, is arranged, and wherein in the container lid ( 17 ) at least one receiving opening ( 19 ) is formed, in which a food pot ( 1 . 3 ), such as a pasta pot or a saucepan, can be used, and wherein in the holding operation, the heat source, the water (W) in the container trough ( 15 ), whereby the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) is kept warm, characterized in that the container lid ( 17 ) of the holding tank ( 7 ) in force-transmitting, preferably in solid form and / or material connection to the container trough ( 15 ), and in particular the container lid ( 17 ) a lid edge ( 55 ), which with a supernatant (y) the container trough ( 15 ) projected laterally and the loose on the top ( 57 ) of the device substructure ( 5 ) is supported. Table warmer according to claim 1, characterized in that the in the holding container ( 7 ) inserted food pot ( 1 . 3 ) with a tool-free operable quick release ( 45 ) in the device vertical direction (z) on the container lid ( 17 ) is fixed in position to prevent unintentional lifting of the food pot ( 1 . 3 ), for example because of a food pan ( 1 . 3 ) to avoid water-buoyant force, and that in particular the quick release ( 45 ) is realized as a bayonet closure, wherein the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) at least one bayonet projection ( 49 ), which in a pot locking position an opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening ( 19 ) engages, and in a pot removal position in the device vertical direction (z) in alignment with a in the opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening ( 19 ) formed bayonet recess ( 19 ), so that the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) from the holding container ( 7 ) is removable. Table warming device according to claim 2, characterized in that the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) two-part of a particular deep-drawn metal body ( 21 ) with pot bottom ( 23 ) and raised therefrom pot side wall ( 25 ) And from a preferred frame or ring closed circumferential handle bar ( 27 ) is constructed, by means of the food pan ( 1 . 3 ) on the upper side on the opening edge region of the cover-side receiving opening ( 19 ) is supported, and that in particular the handle bar ( 27 ) in manually releasable frictional connection ( 30 ) with the pot side wall ( 25 ) of the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) is which frictional connection ( 30 ) preferably between a smooth-surfaced outer surface ( 29 ) of the pot side wall ( 25 ) and an inner contour ( 31 ) of the handle bar ( 27 ) is formed. Table warming device according to claim 3, characterized in that the pot side wall ( 25 ) of the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) at its bottom end in an outwardly angled annular flange ( 33 ), and in particular the annular flange ( 33 ) when sliding the annular handle strip ( 27 ) on the pot side wall ( 25 ) acts as a movement stop, and / or that the annular flange ( 33 ) together with the handle bar ( 27 ) an upwardly open inside corner area ( 35 ) into which a pot lid ( 43 ) can be used. Table warming device according to claim 4, characterized in that the handle strip ( 37 ) from at least two separate bar segments ( 51 . 53 ) is constructed, which via a screw and / or plug connection ( 54 . 56 ) can be assembled, and / or that the handle bar ( 37 ) on the inner circumference a radially inwardly open retaining groove ( 39 ), in which the pot-side annular flange ( 33 ) is inserted, and that in particular the handle bar 837 ) on the upper side a circumferential, upwardly open inner corner region ( 41 ) into which the pot lid ( 43 ) can be used. Table warming device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device substructure ( 5 ) a vertically arranged, circumferential side wall ( 11 ) having the holding container ( 7 ) moves on the outside, and that the lid edge ( 55 ) of the holding tank ( 7 ) on the top ( 57 ) of the substructure sidewall ( 11 ) is loosely supported, with the formation of a sliding and / or roller bearing, by means of which with the food pan ( 1 . 3 ) equipped holding containers ( 7 ) smoothly rotatable on the device substructure ( 5 ) is rotatably mounted. Table warming device according to claim 6, characterized in that the lid edge ( 55 ) of the holding tank ( 7 ) radially outward into an edge web angled therefrom ( 59 ), and that the edge web ( 59 ) in particular via a heat-insulating, downwardly open air gap ( 61 ) from the substructure sidewall ( 11 ) is spaced. Table warming device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding container handle elements ( 65 ), in particular of plastic, with which the holding container ( 7 ) from the device substructure ( 5 ) is removable, and that in particular the grip elements ( 65 ) on the edge bar ( 59 ) of the container lid ( 17 ) are mounted, and / or that the edge web ( 59 ) of the container lid ( 17 ) a centering contour ( 69 ) is assigned, in particular a centering pin or the like, to a centering of the holding container ( 7 ) in the device substructure ( 5 ), wherein the centering contour ( 69 ) preferably on the handle elements ( 65 ) is trained. Table warming device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at with the food pot ( 1 . 3 ) equipped holding container ( 7 ) whose interior is substantially vapor-tight, and that for a targeted steam outlet at least one, in particular exactly one steam outlet opening ( 71 ) in the container lid ( 17 ) is trained.

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