EP0786955A1 - Knife for peeling pineapples - Google Patents

Knife for peeling pineapples

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EP0786955A1
EP0786955A1 EP95920134A EP95920134A EP0786955A1 EP 0786955 A1 EP0786955 A1 EP 0786955A1 EP 95920134 A EP95920134 A EP 95920134A EP 95920134 A EP95920134 A EP 95920134A EP 0786955 A1 EP0786955 A1 EP 0786955A1
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knife
peeling
pineapples
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pineapple
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Maryse Collado
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J17/00—Household peeling, stringing, or paring implements or machines
    • A47J17/02—Hand devices for scraping or peeling vegetables or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a knife for peeling pineapples so as to remove the bark and the eyes in an economical and decorative manner in complete safety.
  • the peeling of the pineapple is traditionally carried out using a knife. This means is tedious because it requires going back to the peeled parts to remove all the eyes. The risk of injury remains, the peel of the pineapple being particularly hard.
  • the pineapple peeling knife presented in the invention overcomes these drawbacks. It has two characteristics: -1. A blade stamped so as to form an angle which adapts perfectly to the shape of the eyes of the fruit during peeling. This blade is sharpened on both sides, to be used by everyone (right or left handed).
  • the pineapple peeling knife can be designed so that its size adapts to a particular size of the fruit.
  • the cutting angle intended to remove the eyes from the pineapple may be more or less acute, the apex of this angle possibly being rounded.
  • the knife can be executed so as to be adapted on a removable handle, allowing the blade to be exchanged depending on the size.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • FIG. 1 shows the knife in profile view.
  • the knife comprises a blade (1) sharpened on both sides (2 and 3) whose angle (4) adapts to the shape of the eyes of the fruit, two protections in an arc of a circle (5 and 6) and a handle (7), removable or not.
  • the peeling of the pineapple (8) is done by simultaneously removing the scales from the bark (9) and the eyes (10).
  • the peeling is done from top to bottom, in a spiral which follows the alignment of the scales, the pineapple being maintained in an inclined position, the crown of leaves downwards and the bottom being previously cut.
  • Peeling is done by pressing the other hand on the handle (7), accompanied by a pressure of the index finger on the outer protective bar (5), the thumb, pressed on the fruit, exerting a reverse pressure towards the interior protection bar (6).
  • blades corresponding to the number of flaked spirals of the pineapple may be mounted on a circular support, the pineapple being fixed on an axis, and the peeling being done in a single operation, by means of a crank, the movement of the blades being guided by flexible and spiral rods, trapping the fruit.
  • blades corresponding to the number of flaked spirals of the pineapple can be mounted on a circular support, the pineapple being fixed on an axis, and the peeling being done in a single operation, by means of an electric motor, the movement of the blades being guided by flexible and spiral rods trapping the fruit.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a knife intended to peel pineapples by removing simultaneously the bark and the knots without any risk of cutting oneself. The knife is comprised of a blade (1) forming an angle (4) which is adapted to the knots or eyes of the pineapple, and of two protections (5 and 6) which are parallel to said blade, and of which the curvature in the form of an arc of a circle corresponds to the curvatures of the scales of the fruit so as to provide for the convenient evacuation of the waste material and for the safety of use.

Description

COUTEAU A EPLUCHER LES ANANAS PINEAPPLE KNIFE
La présente invention concerne un couteau pour éplucher les ananas de manière a en retirer l'écorce et les yeux de façon économique et décorative en toute sécurité.The present invention relates to a knife for peeling pineapples so as to remove the bark and the eyes in an economical and decorative manner in complete safety.
L'épluchage de l'ananas est traditionnellement effectué à l'aide d'un couteau. Ce moyen est fastidieux car il nécessite de revenir sur les parties épluchées pour en retirer tous les yeux. Le risque de se blesser subsiste, l'écorce de l'ananas étant particulièrement dure.The peeling of the pineapple is traditionally carried out using a knife. This means is tedious because it requires going back to the peeled parts to remove all the eyes. The risk of injury remains, the peel of the pineapple being particularly hard.
Il existe également un système de cylindres pour retirer la peau de l'ananas, mais le fruit prend alors la forme du dit cylindre, et les déchets sont relativement importants.There is also a cylinder system for removing the skin from the pineapple, but the fruit then takes the form of said cylinder, and the waste is relatively large.
Le couteau à éplucher l'ananas présenté dans l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients. Il comporte deux caractéristiques: -1. Une lame emboutie de manière à former un angle qui s'adapte parfaitement à la forme des yeux du fruit lors de l'épluchage. Cette lame est aiguisée des deux cotés, pour être utilisée par tous (droitiers ou gauchers).The pineapple peeling knife presented in the invention overcomes these drawbacks. It has two characteristics: -1. A blade stamped so as to form an angle which adapts perfectly to the shape of the eyes of the fruit during peeling. This blade is sharpened on both sides, to be used by everyone (right or left handed).
-2. Parallèlement à cete lame, et de chaque coté de celle-ci, deux protections en arc de cercle, cette forme arrondie étant étudiée pour éviter que l'épluchure n'obstrue l'instrument. Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation:-2. Parallel to this blade, and on each side thereof, two protections in an arc, this rounded shape being studied to prevent the peeling from obstructing the instrument. According to particular embodiments:
- Le couteau à éplucher l'ananas peut être conçu de façon à ce que sa taille s'adapte à un calibre particulier du fruit.- The pineapple peeling knife can be designed so that its size adapts to a particular size of the fruit.
- L'angle de coupe destiné à retirer les yeux de l'ananas peut être plus ou moins aigu, le sommet de cet angle pouvant être arrondi. - Le couteau peut être exécuté de façon a être adapté sur un manche amovible, permettant l'échange de lame suivant le calibre.- The cutting angle intended to remove the eyes from the pineapple may be more or less acute, the apex of this angle possibly being rounded. - The knife can be executed so as to be adapted on a removable handle, allowing the blade to be exchanged depending on the size.
Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention:The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
- La figure 1 représente le couteau en vue 3/4 face.- Figure 1 shows the knife in 3/4 face view.
- La figure 2 représente le couteau en vue de profil. - La figure 3 représente une variante, en vue de profil.- Figure 2 shows the knife in profile view. - Figure 3 shows a variant, in profile view.
- La figure 4 illustre l'utilisation de ce couteau (épluchage).- Figure 4 illustrates the use of this knife (peeling).
En référence à ces dessins, le couteau comporte une lame (1) aiguisée des deux cotés (2 et 3) dont l'angle (4) s'adapte à la forme des yeux du fruit, deux protections en arc de cercle (5 et 6) et un manche (7) , amovible ou non. L'épluchage de l'ananas (8) se fait en retirant simultanément les écailles de l'écorce (9) et les yeux (10).With reference to these drawings, the knife comprises a blade (1) sharpened on both sides (2 and 3) whose angle (4) adapts to the shape of the eyes of the fruit, two protections in an arc of a circle (5 and 6) and a handle (7), removable or not. The peeling of the pineapple (8) is done by simultaneously removing the scales from the bark (9) and the eyes (10).
Selon la figure 4, l'épluchage se fait de haut en bas, en une spirale qui suit l'alignement des écailles, l'ananas étant maintenu en position inclinée, la couronne de feuilles vers le bas et le fond étant préalablement coupéAccording to FIG. 4, the peeling is done from top to bottom, in a spiral which follows the alignment of the scales, the pineapple being maintained in an inclined position, the crown of leaves downwards and the bottom being previously cut.
L'épluchage se fait par pression de l'autre main sur le manche (7), accompagnée d'une pression de l'index sur la barre de protection extérieure (5), le pouce, appuyé sur le fruit, exerçant une pression inverse vers la barre de protection intérieure (6).Peeling is done by pressing the other hand on the handle (7), accompanied by a pressure of the index finger on the outer protective bar (5), the thumb, pressed on the fruit, exerting a reverse pressure towards the interior protection bar (6).
Un résultat optimal de sécurité et d'hygiène est obtenu si la peau n'est pas coupée en fin de course et est conservée dans l'entaille produite par la découpe, ce qui permet de ne pas toucher le fruit épluché et de conserver la prise maximum de soutien du fruit grâce aux aspérités de la peau.An optimal result of safety and hygiene is obtained if the skin is not cut at the end of the stroke and is kept in the notch produced by the cutting, which allows not to touch the peeled fruit and to keep the grip maximum support of the fruit thanks to the roughness of the skin.
./... Selon une variante, des lames correspondant au nombre de spirales d'écaillés de l'ananas pourront être montées sur un support circulaire, l'ananas étant fixé sur un axe, et l'épluchage se faisant en une seule opération, au moyen d'une manivelle, le déplacement des lames étant guidé par des tiges souples et en spirales, emprisonnant le fruit.. / ... According to a variant, blades corresponding to the number of flaked spirals of the pineapple may be mounted on a circular support, the pineapple being fixed on an axis, and the peeling being done in a single operation, by means of a crank, the movement of the blades being guided by flexible and spiral rods, trapping the fruit.
Selon une variante, des lames correspondant au nombre de spirales d'écaillés de l'ananas pourront être montées sur un support circulaire, l'ananas étant fixé sur un axe, et l'épluchage se faisant en une seule opération, au moyen d'un moteur électrique, le déplacement des lames étant guidé par des tiges souples et en spirales emprisonnant le fruit. According to a variant, blades corresponding to the number of flaked spirals of the pineapple can be mounted on a circular support, the pineapple being fixed on an axis, and the peeling being done in a single operation, by means of an electric motor, the movement of the blades being guided by flexible and spiral rods trapping the fruit.

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REVENDICATIONS
1) -Couteau destiné à éplucher les ananas caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une lame (1), aiguisée des deux cotés, adaptée au retrait simultané de l'écorce et des yeux de ce fruit, et de deux protections parallèles à cette lame (5 et 6) qui assurent le dégagement de la peau et une sécurité optimale lors de son utilisation. 2) -Couteau pour éplucher les ananas selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'angle de découpe (4) de la lame aiguisée correspond à la forme des yeux de l'ananas.1) - Knife intended to peel the pineapples characterized in that it comprises a blade (1), sharpened on both sides, suitable for the simultaneous removal of the bark and the eyes of this fruit, and of two protections parallel to this blade (5 and 6) which ensure the release of the skin and optimum safety during its use. 2) -C knife for peeling pineapples according to claim 1 characterized in that the cutting angle (4) of the sharp blade corresponds to the shape of the eyes of the pineapple.
3) -Couteau pour éplucher les ananas selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la forme en ar de cercle des protections (5 et 6) correspond à la courbe des écailles extérieures du fruit et qu'elle permet de libérer aisément les déchets et assure la sécurité d'emploi. 4) -Couteau pour éplucher les ananas, selon les revendications 1 , 2 et 3 caractérisé en ce que la modulation de l'angle de coupe et de la courbe des protections s'adapte au calibre du fruit.3) -Cutting knife for peeling the pineapple according to claim 1 characterized in that the circular shape of the protections (5 and 6) corresponds to the curve of the outer scales of the fruit and that it allows the waste to be released easily and ensures job security. 4) - Knife for peeling pineapples, according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized in that the modulation of the cutting angle and the curve of the protections adapts to the size of the fruit.
5) -Couteau pour éplucher les ananas, selon les revendications 1 , 2, 3 et 4 caractérisé en ce qu'il peut comporter plusieurs lames montées sur une forme circulaire et pouvant être actionnées au moyen d'une manivelle. 6) -Couteau pour éplucher les ananas, selon les revendications 1 , 2, 3 et 4 caractérisé en ce qu'il peut comporter plusieurs lames (1) montées sur un support circulaire et pouvant être actionnées au moyen d'un moteur. 5) - Knife for peeling pineapples, according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4 characterized in that it can comprise several blades mounted on a circular shape and which can be actuated by means of a crank. 6) - Knife for peeling pineapples, according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4 characterized in that it can comprise several blades (1) mounted on a circular support and which can be actuated by means of a motor.
EP95920134A 1993-12-08 1995-05-10 Knife for peeling pineapples Ceased EP0786955A1 (en)

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FR9315038A FR2713463B1 (en) 1993-12-08 1993-12-08 Pineapple peeling knife.
PCT/FR1995/000612 WO1996035359A1 (en) 1993-12-08 1995-05-10 Knife for peeling pineapples
OA60951A OA10394A (en) 1993-12-08 1997-01-09 Knife to peel pineapple

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