FR2654306A1 - Terrine press (simple and mobile press device particularly for food products contained in terrines) - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device making it possible to press a product continuously during various stages of manufacture and/or preparation. It consists of a base (6) and of fixed rods (5) pushed firmly into the base (6). The rigid mobile element (1) may include one or more rods (3) pressed firmly onto the rods (3). The mobile element (1) includes screws (2) striking the rods (5) which maintain immobilisation. When the user exerts a force on the mobile element (1) he thus creates a pressure between the horizontal plates (4) or the intermediate platelets (7) and the base (6), it being possible for this pressure to be maintained indefinitely by tightening the screws (2). The device is more particularly intended for pressing food products.

Description

 The present invention relates to a simple and mobile pressing device, in particular for pressing foodstuffs contained in terrines.

In general the pressing of food terrines
is carried out by the use of plates and masses
heterogeneous not guaranteeing pressure maintenance
and immediate mobility
The subject of the present invention is a device
simple and mobile pressing system. According to the invention, the
pressing device has a base surmounted
perpendicularly from two or more fixed rods on
which slides a movable element. Strength
exerted on the movable element, sliding on the rods
fixed thus creates pressure against the base,
this pressure being maintained indefinitely by the
tightening the screws of the mobile element.

The present invention will be better understood on
reading the detailed description of a mode of
realization taken as a nonlimiting and illustrated example
by the two attached drawings in which
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the
device according to the invention.

Figure 2 shows in section the device according to
the invention.

 Figure 3 and 5 are perspective views of the device in the use position.

Figure 4 shows in section view the details of the device
FIG. 6 shows the intermediate plates of the device according to the invention.

 The present invention is described below with reference to a device for pressing foodstuffs, but it is understood that it can be applied to all products for example: synthetic foam, and in general to most products requiring a pressure maintenance during different manufacturing stages.

According to one embodiment, the mobile element (1) made of sufficiently rigid and thick material in order to withstand the various pressures required, comprises perpendicularly one or more rigid rods (3) of sections adapted to the drilling of the mobile element (1 ) in order to fit hard on the mobile element (1)
Position and length of fixed rods (3)
are adapted to the needs of terrines on the same
device, the horizontal plates t4) parallel
at the base (6) can use the same principle
opposite the movable element <1) creating
thus a rigid assembly.

 The horizontal plate or plates (4> can be of shapes suitable for terrines or any other container.

 In order to standardize the device for different applications, intermediate plates (7) of shapes adapted to the containers can be used.

The screws being sufficiently loosened in order to
allow the movable element (1) to slide on the
fixed rods (5), horizontal plates (4)
integral with the mobile element (1) create a
pressure in relation to base C6); this pressure
being proportional to the force exerted on the element
mobile (1>.

The movable element (1) is placed in position
high, the terrines placed on the base (6) facing
horizontal plates (4), the movable element (1)
sliding on the fixed rods (5) is lowered by
so that the horizontal plates (4)
come to rest on the intermediate pads
(7) which are arranged beforehand on the
foodstuffs or products to be pressed .I1 is of course
that these plates are adapted to the shape of the
container. A physical force exerted on the element
mobile (1) creates pressure on the food, this
pressure maintained by tightening the screws (2)
until blocked on the fixed rods (5 ?. This
pressure is thus maintained indefinitely and allows
immediate mobility of the entire system.

 According to other embodiments not shown, a mechanical or hydraulic stuffing can be used in order to exert pressure.

 According to other embodiments not shown, the device can be of non-restrictive shapes and dimensions, adapted to collective, craft, individual needs.

 The entire device can be made of different food materials so that compliance with health standards is guaranteed. It remains to be understood that for any other non-food pressing product, the production of the device will use suitable materials.

Claims (3)

 1. Device for productively and qualitatively pressing products contained in a terrine during different stages of manufacture and or preparations, characterized in that it comprises one or more horizontal plates C4) supported by a movable element (1) exerting a pressure between the horizontal plates (4> or the intermediate plates (7) and the base C6); this pressure being proportional to the force exerted by the movable element (1? and being able to be maintained indefinitely by the tightening of the screws C2).  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized  by the fact that it includes clamping screws C2)  striking the fixed rods (5) which hold by the  blocking the pressure indefinitely avoiding the use of  heterogeneous charges, thus ensuring the maintenance in  pressure and immediate mobility of the device.  3. Device according to claim 2, characterized  in that the horizontal plates (4? or the plates  intermediaries (7) exert pressure with respect to  the base (6 ?, whatever the shape of the container or the  food.