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EP3034252B1 - Apparatus for cutting food into slices, sticks, cubes or strings - Google Patents

Apparatus for cutting food into slices, sticks, cubes or strings Download PDF

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EP3034252B1
EP3034252B1 EP16153293.2A EP16153293A EP3034252B1 EP 3034252 B1 EP3034252 B1 EP 3034252B1 EP 16153293 A EP16153293 A EP 16153293A EP 3034252 B1 EP3034252 B1 EP 3034252B1
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Sébastien Volatier
Régis CYPRES
Pascal Pedrico
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D3/00—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor
    • B26D3/18—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor to obtain cubes or the like
    • B26D3/20—Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut made; Apparatus therefor to obtain cubes or the like using reciprocating knives
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D1/00—Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting member or particular materials not otherwise provided for; Apparatus or machines therefor; Cutting members therefor
    • B26D1/0006—Cutting members therefor
    • B26D2001/0053—Cutting members therefor having a special cutting edge section or blade section
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26D—CUTTING; DETAILS COMMON TO MACHINES FOR PERFORATING, PUNCHING, CUTTING-OUT, STAMPING-OUT OR SEVERING
    • B26D7/00—Details of apparatus for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
    • B26D7/06—Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
    • B26D7/065—Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form by the cutter itself because of its form

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of household cutting devices, manual or motorized, also called mandolins, used to cut food, including slices or filaments, by reciprocating a cutting tool.
  • a patent US 5,445,332 has proposed a household linear cutting apparatus comprising a frame defining a cutting zone which is fixed relative to the frame.
  • the apparatus also comprises a feed chute to cut that is secured to the frame and located above the cutting area being fixed relative to the cutting area and which extends in a direction ⁇ .
  • the apparatus is provided with a cutting tool movable relative to the frame in the cutting area.
  • the movable cutting tool is moved by motorized operating means in reciprocating motion in a cutting plane substantially normal to the direction of extension of the chute.
  • Such a household linear cutting device then allows to cut food slices or to grate them to form filaments.
  • this device is not able to cut food into cubes or sticks as is necessary for example for the realization of a julienne or a macedonia of vegetables.
  • the combination of the cutting tool that is movable and the complementary cutting tool that is fixed allows, by the only movement of the cutting tool, to cut food into cubes or sticks, which was not not possible with the cutting apparatus according to the prior art. Indeed, the main cutting edge of the cutting tool can cut a slice of food introduced into the chute, while the pressure shoe forces, as and when as the cutting tool advances, the wafer being cut against the fixed complementary cutting tool, so as to divide the wafer into sticks or cubes.
  • Such a support abutment prevents the food slice cut by the first cutting edge does not follow the movement of the cutting tool under the effect of the thrust exerted by the pressure shoe.
  • This embodiment allows the abutment to be erased during the passage of the pressure shoe, so that the main cutting edge of the movable cutting tool can move beyond the stop.
  • the stop can then be enslaved in the extended position by elastic return means.
  • the pressure shoe has a thickness, measured between the cutting plane and the end of the inclined surface opposite the main cutting edge, greater than or equal to 4 mm.
  • a thickness of the pressure shoe makes it possible to cut vegetable sticks or cubes having a size sufficient for the realization of a julienne for example.
  • the pressure shoe has in the extension of the bevel a heel substantially parallel to the cutting plane. This heel makes it possible to squeeze the food to be cut against the fixed complementary cutting tool.
  • the mobile cutting tool comprises a second main cutting edge substantially parallel to the cutting plane and arranged to work in the return direction, said second main cutting stop being associated with another pressure shoe.
  • the implementation of a second main cutting edge allows cutting in the two phases of the reciprocating movement, so as to increase the cutting rate of the apparatus according to the invention.
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool comprises a first series of cutting members substantially parallel to each other and forming an angle with the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool.
  • the cutting members thus contribute to holding the sliced food by the main cutting edge.
  • the cutting members of the first series are substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool.
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool comprises a second series of other cutting members substantially parallel to each other, the first series of cutting members and the second series of other cutting members defining a cutting grid.
  • the cutting members of the second series are substantially perpendicular to the cutting members of the first series. It is thus formed a cutting grid adapted to the production of cubes.
  • the movable cutting tool comprises at least one secondary cutting blade which is substantially perpendicular to the main cutting edge and substantially parallel to the direction of extension of the chute.
  • Such an embodiment of the movable cutting tool makes it possible to cut into a slice the slice of food cut by the main cutting edge.
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool and the movable cutting tool are connected to each other by a slide connection ensuring the guiding of the movable cutting tool during its reciprocating movements.
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool and the movable cutting tool are integral and form an assembly removably adapted to the frame.
  • the mobile cutting tool can not be mounted on the frame without the fixed complementary cutting tool.
  • the food cutting apparatus comprises operating means that can be operated manually by a user of the apparatus.
  • the operating means may then comprise for example a handle secured to the movable cutting tool.
  • the food cutting apparatus comprises motorized operating means comprising a drive member complementary to a coupling member of the movable cutting tool.
  • the motorized operating means can then be arranged in the frame or in the cover.
  • the motorized operating means may also include a motorized housing independent of the frame and the cover.
  • the apparatus comprises means for identifying the fixed complementary cutting tool and the motorized operating means are adapted to modify their operating speed as a function of the identification of the cutting tool. complementary.
  • identification means makes it possible, for example, to implement a fast cutting speed in the absence of the fixed complementary cutting tool and a slow cutting speed in the presence of the complementary cutting tool. fixed.
  • the food cutting apparatus is associated with motorized operating means comprising a motorized housing independent of the frame and the cover.
  • the food cutter thus forms an accessory used with the motorized housing.
  • a food cutting apparatus as illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 , comprises a frame 1 formed, according to the illustrated example, of a trunk 2 intended to be placed on a support and a head 3 which extends cantilevered from the trunk 2 and which delimits, laterally to the trunk 2, a cutting zone 4.
  • the cutting zone 4 is located in height relative to the support on which the frame 1 rests, so that it is possible to place a container under the cutting zone. 4 to collect the cut food by means of cutting tools located in said cutting zone 4, as will appear later.
  • the face 2f of the trunk facing the cutting zone 4 is concave so as to marry the rounded shape of a bowl, a bowl or a plate so that they are correctly positioned under the cutting area 4.
  • the food cutting apparatus also comprises a food chute 5 to cut which is integral with the frame 1 and is located above the cutting zone 4.
  • the chute 5 is integrated in a removable cover 6 which covers the head 3 so that the cutting zone 4 and the cutting tools therein are not accessible from above.
  • the chute 5 extends in a substantially vertical direction ⁇ .
  • the chute 5 is fixed relative to the cutting zone 4.
  • the cutting zone 4 is fixed relative to the frame 1.
  • the apparatus comprises a cutting tool 10 and a complementary cutting tool 11 which, according to the illustrated example, are removable.
  • the cutting tool 10 is movable in the cutting zone 4, while the complementary cutting tool 11 is fixed relative to the frame 1 while being located in the cutting zone 4 under the chute 5 so that the cutting tool 10 moves between the chute 5 and the complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the cutting tool 10 is, in this case, movable in translation in a direction D substantially normal to the direction ⁇ of extension of the chute 5.
  • the complementary cutting tool 11 comprises, as shown more particularly by the Figures 4 and 5 , a body 12 of generally parallelepipedal shape.
  • the body 12 comprises, in its region intended to be placed in the cutting zone 4 opposite the chute 5, a first series of cutting members 13 parallel to each other.
  • Each cutting member 13 then extends in a plane, on the one hand, substantially parallel to the direction ⁇ of extension of the chute and, on the other hand, substantially perpendicular to the direction D of displacement of the tool of The cutting members 13 thus form an angle with the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool 10.
  • each cutting member 13 comprises a cutting edge 14 facing upwards in the direction of the chute 5.
  • the cutting tool 10 comprises a body 22 provided with two lateral grooves 23 intended to engage on two longitudinal tongues 24 carried by the body 12 of the complementary cutting tool 11, so that the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are connected to each other by a slide connection guiding the cutting tool 10 during its reciprocating movements.
  • the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are integral and form an assembly removably adapted to the frame 1.
  • the body 22 carries a blade 25 which is in front of a solid portion 26 of the body 22 and at the rear of a cutting window 27 delimited by the body 22.
  • the blade 25 comprises a main cutting edge 28 in the plane of section C.
  • the cutting plane C is substantially normal to the direction ⁇ of extension of the chute 5.
  • the cutting tool 10 also comprises a pressing shoe 29 which is derived from the main cutting edge 28 and arranged on the side of the complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the pressing shoe 29 comprises a bevel 30 inclined from the main cutting stop 28 towards the inside of the cutting tool 10 and in a direction opposite to the direction of work indicated by the arrow F1.
  • the bevel 30 is extended by a heel 31 substantially parallel to the plane of section C.
  • the pressing shoe 29 has, according to the illustrated example, a thickness h sufficient to occupy most of the space between the complementary cutting tool 11 and the lower end of the chute 5.
  • the thickness h, measured between the cutting plane and the end of the bevel 30 opposite the main cutting edge 28, is preferably greater than or equal to 4 mm.
  • the food cutting apparatus comprises operating means 36 of the movable cutting tool 10.
  • the operating means 36 are adapted to ensure a displacement of the cutting tool 10 in a reciprocating rectilinear motion in a direction of work indicated by the arrow F1 and in a return direction indicated by the arrow F2.
  • the cutting tool 10 is thus movable relative to the frame 1 at least in the cutting zone 4, reciprocating in the plane of section C.
  • the operating means 36 are integrated in the chassis 1.
  • the operating means 36 are motorized and comprise an element 37 in the present case, the drive member 37 of the actuating means 36 is formed by a lug intended to engage in the engagement of the coupling member 35 of the cutting tool 10. a complementary bore of the coupling member 35 of the cutting tool 10.
  • the operating means 36 furthermore comprise an electric motor 38 of which an output shaft 43 drives a transmission system 40 adapted to ensure a displacement. rectilinear alternative to the drive member 37.
  • the starting and stopping of the electric motor 38 are then ensured by means of a push button 60 placed on the removable cover 6.
  • the pushbutton 60 is adapted to actuate a rod 61 for controlling a switch located under the cover 6 when it is in place.
  • the rod 61 is disposed in a bore 62 of the head 3 so as to be flush with an upper surface of said head 3.
  • the bore 62 has dimensions sufficiently small to prevent maneuvering of the rod 61 with a finger. In the case of a cylindrical bore 62 of revolution, the diameter of the latter will preferably be less than 1 cm.
  • the diameter of the bore 62 is for example 6.5 mm.
  • the food cutting apparatus according to the invention is implemented in the following manner.
  • the assembly formed by the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 is placed in the head 3 of the frame 1, as shown in FIG. figure 3 .
  • the cover 6 is placed on the head 3, so that the cutting tool 10, the complementary cutting tool 11 and the cutting zone 4 are not accessible from above the device.
  • a pressure on the push button 60 can trigger the operation of the electric motor 38 and thus the setting in motion of the cutting tool 10.
  • the pushbutton 60 must be held down to ensure continuous operation of the electric motor 38, while releasing the pushbutton 60 then causing a stop of the electric motor 38.
  • the food to be cut is introduced into the trough 5 to be pushed by means of a pusher 70.
  • the figure 6 shows schematically the combined operation of the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 when cutting a potato.
  • the main cutting edge 28 of the cutting tool 10 slices the portion of the potato in the cutting zone 4 between the complementary cutting tool 11 and the cutting plane C.
  • the bevel 30 presses the cut portion against the cutting members 13 of the complementary cutting tool 11 so that the cut portion is cut parallel to the direction ⁇ d extension and thus divided into rods which are placed between the cutting members 13. The rods thus cut will then be expelled during the next passage of the cutting tool 10.
  • heel 31 of the pressure shoe 29 contributes to ensuring a perfect engagement of the rods between the cutting members 13.
  • the complementary cutting tool 11 preferably comprises a bearing stop 71 which extends transversely to the cutting plane C and is located substantially opposite the main cutting stop 28.
  • the stop 71 is movable between a working position T, illustrated in solid lines at the figure 5 , and a withdrawal position A, illustrated in broken lines at the figure 5 , in which the stop 71 is erased below the plane of section C.
  • the stop 71 is then locked in working position T by elastic return means 72 such as a coil spring.
  • elastic return means 72 such as a coil spring.
  • the complementary cutting tool 11 comprises a single series of cutting members 13.
  • the complementary cutting tool 11 may also comprise a second series of other cutting members 73, as illustrated. to the Figures 7 and 8 .
  • the other cutters 73 of the second series are parallel to each other and to the direction of displacement D of the cutting tool 10.
  • Each other cutter 73 further extends in a plane substantially parallel to the direction ⁇ d 5.
  • the first series of cutting members 13 and the second series of other cutting members 73 then define a cutting grid 17 for slicing the food into cubes or small rods.
  • the figure 9 illustrates another embodiment of the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the cutting tool 10 comprises a second main cutting edge 75 substantially parallel to the cutting plane C and arranged to work in the direction of return indicated by the arrow F2.
  • the second main cutting stop 75 is also associated with another pressing shoe 76 which comprises another bevel 77 inclined in one direction opposite that of the wedge 30 of the pressing shoe 29 associated with the first main cutting edge 28.
  • the complementary cutting tool 11 comprises a second stop 78 which as the stop 71 is movable between a working position T and a withdrawal position A.
  • the second stop 78 can be made as the stop 71 .
  • the figure 10 illustrates yet another embodiment of the cutting tool 10 according to which the latter comprises at least one and according to the illustrated example four secondary cutting blades 80 which are perpendicular to the main cutting edge 28 and substantially parallel to the direction ⁇ chute extension 5.
  • Such an embodiment of the cutting tool allows the latter to make cuts in sticks.
  • the apparatus according to the invention is not necessarily used with a movable cutting tool 10 and a complementary cutting tool 11 fixed. Indeed, the apparatus according to the invention can be used with a single mobile cutting tool. So, the figure 11 illustrates a mobile cutting tool 10 'that can be used alone for producing thin slices while the figure 12 illustrates a movable cutting tool 10 "that can be used alone for grating food.It should be noted that when the cutting tool 10 ';10" mobile is used alone, the frequency of the reciprocating movements of the latter can be higher than when the movable cutting tool 10 is used in combination with the fixed complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the apparatus may then comprise identification means 90 of the complementary cutting tool 11 that can be made in any appropriate manner.
  • the identification means 90 may, for example, comprise on the one hand a magnet 91 integrated in the fixed complementary cutting tool, and on the other hand, a sensor
  • the magnetic sensor 92 is, for example, a magnetic switch with a flexible blade called in English "reed switch” connected to a circuit powering the electric motor 38.
  • the magnetic sensor 92 is closed so that the electric motor 38 is powered by a circuit 93 inducing a "slow" rotation speed.
  • the magnetic sensor 92 is open so that the electric motor 38 is powered by a circuit 94 inducing a "fast” rotation speed greater than the rotation speed. "Slow"
  • the motorized operating means 36 are adapted to modify their operating speed as a function of the identification of the complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the identification means 90 of the complementary cutting tool 11 fixed can be used to prohibit the operation of motorized operating means 36 in the absence of the complementary cutting tool 11.
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool 11 is not necessarily integral with the movable cutting tool 10.
  • the frame 1 and / or the movable cutting tool 10 may be shaped to prevent coupling of the coupling member 35 of the movable cutting tool 10 with the drive member. 37 motorized operating means 36 in the absence of the complementary cutting tool 11 fixed.
  • the movable cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are not necessarily removable relative to the frame 1.
  • the electric motor 38 is integrated in the trunk 2 permanently fitted to the cutting head 3.
  • the electric motor 38 can also be integrated in the cover 6; the electric motor 38 can also be integrated in a housing removably adapted to the food cutting apparatus, in particular on the frame 1 or on the lid 6.
  • the operating means 36 are not necessarily motorized.
  • the operating means may then comprise for example a handle secured to the movable cutting tool.
  • the food cutting apparatus may also be associated with motorized operating means comprising a motorized housing independent of the frame and the lid, the food cutting device then forming an accessory used with the motorized housing.
  • the main cutting edge 28 of the blade 25 preferably extends in a plane such as the cutting plane C, in particular to obtain cubes or rods, according to the complementary cutting tool 11 used. If desired, the main cutting edge 28 can be sharpened.
  • the main cutting edge 28 is not necessarily straight.
  • the main cutting edge 28 may in particular have a corrugated and / or micro-serrated leading edge, to facilitate the cutting of food without using sharpened cutting edge 28.
  • the main cutting edge 28 of the blade 25 comprises corrugations 28 'and micro-serrations 28''The corrugations 28' create preferential zones of attack 28 '''facilitating the initiation of cutting the food.
  • the length of each corrugation 28 ' is for example between 4 mm and 2 cm
  • the micro-serrations 28 also create additional preferential zones of attack.
  • the main cutting edge 28 may comprise between 5 and 20 micro-serrations 28 "per cm, for example 10 micro-serrations per cm 2.
  • the mobile cutting tool 10 'capable of being used alone for the production of thin slices illustrated on FIG. figure 11 could include a blade 25 comprising a main cutting edge 28 having corrugations 28 'and / or micro-serrations 28 ".

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La présente invention concerne le domaine technique des appareils ménagers de découpe, manuels ou motorisés, également appelés mandolines, utilisés pour découper des aliments, notamment en tranches ou en filaments, par un mouvement alternatif d'un outil de coupe.The present invention relates to the technical field of household cutting devices, manual or motorized, also called mandolins, used to cut food, including slices or filaments, by reciprocating a cutting tool.

Un brevet US 5 445 332 a proposé un appareil ménager de découpe linéaire comprenant un châssis délimitant une zone de coupe qui est fixe par rapport au châssis. L'appareil comprend aussi une goulotte d'introduction d'aliments à découper qui est solidaire du châssis et située au dessus de la zone de coupe en étant fixe par rapport à la zone de coupe et qui s'étend selon une direction Δ. Enfin, l'appareil est pourvu d'un outil de coupe mobile par rapport au châssis dans la zone de coupe. L'outil de coupe mobile est déplacé par des moyens de manoeuvre motorisés selon un mouvement alternatif dans un plan de coupe sensiblement normal à la direction d'extension de la goulotte. Un tel appareil ménager de découpe linéaire permet alors de découper des aliments en tranches ou encore de les râper de manière à former des filaments. Toutefois, cet appareil n'est pas en mesure de découper des aliments en cubes ou en bâtonnets comme cela est par exemple nécessaire pour la réalisation d'une julienne ou d'une macédoine de légumes.A patent US 5,445,332 has proposed a household linear cutting apparatus comprising a frame defining a cutting zone which is fixed relative to the frame. The apparatus also comprises a feed chute to cut that is secured to the frame and located above the cutting area being fixed relative to the cutting area and which extends in a direction Δ. Finally, the apparatus is provided with a cutting tool movable relative to the frame in the cutting area. The movable cutting tool is moved by motorized operating means in reciprocating motion in a cutting plane substantially normal to the direction of extension of the chute. Such a household linear cutting device then allows to cut food slices or to grate them to form filaments. However, this device is not able to cut food into cubes or sticks as is necessary for example for the realization of a julienne or a macedonia of vegetables.

Ainsi, il est apparu le besoin d'un appareil ménager de type mandoline qui permette d'obtenir de telles découpes en cubes ou bâtonnets en une seule opération sans qu'il soit nécessaire de procéder à une découpe complémentaire après la mise en oeuvre dudit appareil.Thus, it has emerged the need for a household appliance of the mandolin type which makes it possible to obtain such cuts in cubes or sticks in a single operation without it being necessary to carry out an additional cutting after the implementation of said apparatus. .

Afin d'atteindre cet objectif, l'invention concerne un appareil de découpe d'aliments comprenant :

  • un châssis délimitant une zone de coupe,
  • une goulotte d'introduction d'aliments à découper qui est solidaire du châssis et située au dessus de la zone de coupe,
  • un outil de coupe mobile par rapport au châssis au moins dans la zone de coupe, selon un mouvement alternatif dans un plan de coupe.
In order to achieve this object, the invention relates to a food cutting apparatus comprising:
  • a frame delimiting a cutting zone,
  • a feed chute for cutting food which is secured to the frame and located above the cutting zone,
  • a cutting tool movable relative to the frame at least in the cutting area, reciprocating in a cutting plane.

Selon l'invention, l'appareil de découpe d'aliments est caractérisé en ce que :

  • il comprend un outil de coupe complémentaire fixe par rapport au châssis, qui est situé sous la goulotte en étant placé à l'opposé de ladite goulotte par rapport à l'outil de coupe mobile, et qui comprend au moins un organe de coupe, situé dans la zone de coupe en regard de la goulotte, et possédant au moins une arrête de coupe orientée vers la goulotte,
  • l'outil de coupe mobile est situé entre la goulotte et l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe et comprend au moins :
    • une arrête de coupe principale qui est située dans le plan de coupe et qui se déplace alternativement dans un sens de travail et dans un sens de retour,
    • et un sabot presseur qui est issu de l'arrête de coupe principale et agencé du côté de l'outil de coupe complémentaire, et qui possède un biseau incliné à partir de l'arrête de coupe principale dans une direction opposée au sens de travail,
  • l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe comprend une butée d'appui pour un aliment qui s'étend transversalement au plan de coupe et qui se trouve sensiblement en regard de l'arrête de coupe principale,
  • la butée étant mobile entre une position de travail, dans laquelle la butée est en regard de l'arrête de coupe principale, et une position de retrait, dans laquelle la butée est effacée en dessous du plan de coupe,
  • la butée comportant un plateau s'étendant en dessous du plan de coupe.
According to the invention, the food cutting apparatus is characterized in that:
  • it comprises a complementary cutting tool fixed relative to the frame, which is located under the chute being placed opposite to said chute with respect to the movable cutting tool, and which comprises at least one cutting member, located in the cutting zone facing the chute, and having at least one cutting edge oriented towards the chute,
  • the movable cutting tool is located between the chute and the fixed complementary cutting tool and comprises at least:
    • a main cutting edge which is located in the cutting plane and which moves alternately in a direction of work and in a direction of return,
    • and a pressing shoe which is issued from the main cutting edge and arranged on the side of the complementary cutting tool, and which has a bevel inclined from the main cutting edge in a direction opposite to the direction of work,
  • the fixed complementary cutting tool comprises a support abutment for a food which extends transversely to the cutting plane and which is substantially opposite the main cutting edge,
  • the stop being movable between a working position, in which the stop is opposite the main cutting stop, and a withdrawal position, in which the stop is erased below the cutting plane,
  • the stop comprising a plate extending below the cutting plane.

La combinaison de l'outil de coupe qui est mobile et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire qui est fixe permet, par le seul déplacement de l'outil de coupe, de découper des aliments en cubes ou en bâtonnets, ce qui n'était pas possible avec les appareils de coupe selon l'art antérieur. En effet, l'arrête de coupe principale de l'outil de coupe permet de découper une tranche de l'aliment introduit dans la goulotte, tandis que le sabot presseur force, au fur et à mesure de l'avancement de l'outil de coupe, la tranche en cours de découpe contre l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe, de manière à diviser cette tranche en bâtonnets ou en cubes.The combination of the cutting tool that is movable and the complementary cutting tool that is fixed allows, by the only movement of the cutting tool, to cut food into cubes or sticks, which was not not possible with the cutting apparatus according to the prior art. Indeed, the main cutting edge of the cutting tool can cut a slice of food introduced into the chute, while the pressure shoe forces, as and when as the cutting tool advances, the wafer being cut against the fixed complementary cutting tool, so as to divide the wafer into sticks or cubes.

La mise en oeuvre d'une telle butée d'appui évite que la tranche d'aliments découpée par la première arrête de coupe ne suive le déplacement de l'outil de coupe sous l'effet de la poussée exercée par le sabot presseur. Cette réalisation permet à la butée de s'effacer lors du passage du sabot presseur, de sorte que l'arrête de coupe principale de l'outil de coupe mobile peut se déplacer au-delà de la butée.The implementation of such a support abutment prevents the food slice cut by the first cutting edge does not follow the movement of the cutting tool under the effect of the thrust exerted by the pressure shoe. This embodiment allows the abutment to be erased during the passage of the pressure shoe, so that the main cutting edge of the movable cutting tool can move beyond the stop.

La butée peut alors être asservie en position d'extension par des moyens de rappel élastiques.The stop can then be enslaved in the extended position by elastic return means.

Selon l'invention, le mouvement alternatif de l'outil de coupe mobile peut être rectiligne ou partiellement circulaire. Dans une forme de réalisation préférée de l'invention, le mouvement de l'outil de coupe mobile est un mouvement de translation rectiligne entre :

  • une position de repos, dans laquelle l'arrête de coupe principale est en amont de la zone de coupe par référence au sens de travail,
  • et une position d'extension, dans laquelle l'arrête de coupe principale est en aval de la zone de coupe par référence au sens de travail.
According to the invention, the reciprocating movement of the movable cutting tool may be rectilinear or partially circular. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the movement of the movable cutting tool is a rectilinear translational movement between:
  • a rest position, in which the main cutting edge is upstream of the cutting area with reference to the direction of work,
  • and an extension position, wherein the main cutting edge is downstream of the cutting area with reference to the working direction.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, le sabot presseur possède une épaisseur, mesurée entre le plan de coupe et l'extrémité de la surface inclinée opposée à l'arrête de coupe principale, supérieure ou égale à 4 mm. Une telle dimension du sabot presseur permet de réaliser des découpes de légumes en bâtonnets ou en cubes présentant une taille suffisante pour la réalisation d'une julienne par exemple.According to a feature of the invention, the pressure shoe has a thickness, measured between the cutting plane and the end of the inclined surface opposite the main cutting edge, greater than or equal to 4 mm. Such a dimension of the pressure shoe makes it possible to cut vegetable sticks or cubes having a size sufficient for the realization of a julienne for example.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le sabot presseur possède dans le prolongement du biseau un talon sensiblement parallèle au plan de coupe. Ce talon permet notamment de bien presser l'aliment à découper contre l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe.According to another characteristic of the invention, the pressure shoe has in the extension of the bevel a heel substantially parallel to the cutting plane. This heel makes it possible to squeeze the food to be cut against the fixed complementary cutting tool.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'outil de coupe mobile comprend une deuxième arrête de coupe principale sensiblement parallèle au plan de coupe et disposée pour travailler dans le sens de retour, ladite deuxième arrête de coupe principale étant associée à un autre sabot presseur. La mise en oeuvre d'une deuxième arrête de coupe principale permet de réaliser une découpe dans les deux phases du déplacement alternatif, de manière à augmenter la cadence de coupe de l'appareil selon l'invention.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the mobile cutting tool comprises a second main cutting edge substantially parallel to the cutting plane and arranged to work in the return direction, said second main cutting stop being associated with another pressure shoe. The implementation of a second main cutting edge allows cutting in the two phases of the reciprocating movement, so as to increase the cutting rate of the apparatus according to the invention.

Selon une forme de réalisation de l'invention, l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe comprend une première série d'organes de coupe sensiblement parallèles entre eux et formant un angle avec la direction de déplacement de l'outil de coupe mobile. Les organes de coupe contribuent ainsi à retenir l'aliment tranché par l'arrête de coupe principale. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré mais non strictement nécessaire, les organes de coupe de la première série sont sensiblement perpendiculaires à la direction de déplacement de l'outil de coupe mobile.According to one embodiment of the invention, the fixed complementary cutting tool comprises a first series of cutting members substantially parallel to each other and forming an angle with the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool. The cutting members thus contribute to holding the sliced food by the main cutting edge. In a preferred embodiment but not strictly necessary, the cutting members of the first series are substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool.

Selon une variante de cette forme de réalisation, l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe comprend une deuxième série d'autres organes de coupe sensiblement parallèles entre eux, la première série d'organes de coupe et la deuxième série d'autres organes de coupe définissant une grille de découpe. Dans un mode de réalisation préféré mais non strictement nécessaire, les organes de coupe de la deuxième série sont sensiblement perpendiculaires aux organes de coupe de la première série. Il est ainsi formé une grille de découpe adaptée à la réalisation de cubes.According to a variant of this embodiment, the fixed complementary cutting tool comprises a second series of other cutting members substantially parallel to each other, the first series of cutting members and the second series of other cutting members defining a cutting grid. In a preferred embodiment but not strictly necessary, the cutting members of the second series are substantially perpendicular to the cutting members of the first series. It is thus formed a cutting grid adapted to the production of cubes.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, l'outil de coupe mobile comprend au moins une lame de coupe secondaire qui est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'arrête de coupe principale et sensiblement parallèle à la direction d'extension de la goulotte. Un tel mode de réalisation de l'outil de coupe mobile permet de découper en bâtonnets la tranche d'aliments coupée par l'arrête de coupe principale.According to a characteristic of the invention, the movable cutting tool comprises at least one secondary cutting blade which is substantially perpendicular to the main cutting edge and substantially parallel to the direction of extension of the chute. Such an embodiment of the movable cutting tool makes it possible to cut into a slice the slice of food cut by the main cutting edge.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe et l'outil de coupe mobile sont liés l'un à l'autre par une liaison glissière assurant le guidage de l'outil de coupe mobile lors de ses mouvements alternatifs.According to a feature of the invention, the fixed complementary cutting tool and the movable cutting tool are connected to each other by a slide connection ensuring the guiding of the movable cutting tool during its reciprocating movements. .

Selon une variante de cette caractéristique, l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe et l'outil de coupe mobile sont solidaires et forment un ensemble adapté de manière démontable sur le châssis. Ainsi l'outil de coupe mobile ne peut être monté sur le châssis sans l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe.According to a variant of this feature, the fixed complementary cutting tool and the movable cutting tool are integral and form an assembly removably adapted to the frame. Thus, the mobile cutting tool can not be mounted on the frame without the fixed complementary cutting tool.

Selon une forme de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil de découpe d'aliments comprend des moyens de manoeuvre pouvant être actionnés à la main par un utilisateur de l'appareil. Les moyens de manoeuvre peuvent alors comprendre par exemple une poignée solidaire de l'outil de coupe mobile.According to one embodiment of the invention, the food cutting apparatus comprises operating means that can be operated manually by a user of the apparatus. The operating means may then comprise for example a handle secured to the movable cutting tool.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil de découpe d'aliments comprend des moyens de manoeuvre motorisés comprenant un organe d'entraînement complémentaire d'un organe d'accouplement de l'outil de coupe mobile. Les moyens de manoeuvre motorisés peuvent alors notamment être agencés dans le châssis ou dans le couvercle. Les moyens de manoeuvre motorisés peuvent aussi comprendre un boîtier motorisé indépendant du châssis et du couvercle.According to another embodiment of the invention, the food cutting apparatus comprises motorized operating means comprising a drive member complementary to a coupling member of the movable cutting tool. The motorized operating means can then be arranged in the frame or in the cover. The motorized operating means may also include a motorized housing independent of the frame and the cover.

Selon une variante de cette caractéristique, l'appareil comprend des moyens d'identification de l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe et les moyens de manoeuvre motorisés sont adaptés pour modifier leur vitesse de fonctionnement en fonction de l'identification de l'outil de coupe complémentaire. Ainsi la mise en oeuvre de tels moyens d'identification permet par exemple de mettre en oeuvre une vitesse de coupe rapide en l'absence de l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe et une vitesse de coupe lente en présence de l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe.According to one variant of this characteristic, the apparatus comprises means for identifying the fixed complementary cutting tool and the motorized operating means are adapted to modify their operating speed as a function of the identification of the cutting tool. complementary. Thus, the use of such identification means makes it possible, for example, to implement a fast cutting speed in the absence of the fixed complementary cutting tool and a slow cutting speed in the presence of the complementary cutting tool. fixed.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil de découpe d'aliments est associé à des moyens de manoeuvre motorisés comprenant un boîtier motorisé indépendant du châssis et du couvercle. L'appareil de découpe d'aliments forme ainsi un accessoire utilisé avec le boîtier motorisé.According to another embodiment of the invention, the food cutting apparatus is associated with motorized operating means comprising a motorized housing independent of the frame and the cover. The food cutter thus forms an accessory used with the motorized housing.

Bien entendu, les différentes variantes et formes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent être associées les unes avec les autres selon diverses combinaisons dans la mesure où elles ne sont pas incompatibles ou exclusives les unes des autres.Of course, the various variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other in various combinations to the extent that they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other.

Par ailleurs, diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortent de la description annexée effectuée en référence aux dessins qui illustrent une forme non limitative de réalisation d'un appareil de découpe conforme à l'invention ainsi que diverses formes de réalisation d'outils de coupe interchangeables susceptibles de l'équiper.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil de découpe selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de l'appareil illustré à la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective analogue à la figure 1 de l'appareil de découpe dont le couvercle a été retiré.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective d'un outil de coupe et d'un outil de coupe complémentaire destinés à équiper ensemble l'appareil de découpe selon l'invention.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de l'outil de coupe et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire illustrés à la figure 4.
  • La figure 6 est une vue schématique du principe de fonctionnement combiné de l'outil de coupe et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire.
  • Les figures 7 et 8 sont des figures analogues aux figures 4 et 5, montrant une variante de réalisation de l'outil de coupe et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire.
  • La figure 9 est une vue analogue à la figure 5 montrant une autre variante de réalisation de l'outil de coupe et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire.
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective partielle d'une forme de réalisation de l'outil de coupe.
  • Les figures 11 et 12 illustrent en perspective des outils de coupe susceptibles d'être utilisés avec l'appareil de découpe selon l'invention,
  • La figure 13 illustre une variante de réalisation d'une lame de l'outil de coupe. Il est à noter que sur ces figures les éléments structurels et/ou fonctionnels communs aux différentes variantes peuvent présenter les mêmes références.
Furthermore, various other features of the invention will emerge from the attached description with reference to the drawings which illustrate a non-limiting embodiment of a cutting apparatus according to the invention as well as various embodiments of cutting tools. interchangeable to equip it.
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of a cutting apparatus according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the apparatus shown in FIG. figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 is a perspective view similar to the figure 1 of the cutting apparatus whose lid has been removed.
  • The figure 4 is a perspective view of a cutting tool and a complementary cutting tool intended to equip together the cutting apparatus according to the invention.
  • The figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cutting tool and the complementary cutting tool illustrated in FIG. figure 4 .
  • The figure 6 is a schematic view of the combined operating principle of the cutting tool and the complementary cutting tool.
  • The Figures 7 and 8 are figures similar to Figures 4 and 5 , showing an alternative embodiment of the cutting tool and the complementary cutting tool.
  • The figure 9 is a view similar to the figure 5 showing another alternative embodiment of the cutting tool and the complementary cutting tool.
  • The figure 10 is a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the cutting tool.
  • The Figures 11 and 12 illustrate in perspective cutting tools that can be used with the cutting apparatus according to the invention,
  • The figure 13 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a blade of the cutting tool. It should be noted that in these figures the structural and / or functional elements common to the different variants may have the same references.

Un appareil de découpe d'aliments selon l'invention, tel qu'illustré aux figures 1 à 3, comprend un châssis 1 formé, selon l'exemple illustré, d'un tronc 2 destiné à être posé sur un support et d'une tête 3 qui s'étend en porte-à-faux à partir du tronc 2 et qui délimite, latéralement au tronc 2, une zone de coupe 4. Ainsi, la zone de coupe 4 se trouve située en hauteur par rapport au support sur lequel repose le châssis 1, de sorte qu'il est possible de placer un récipient sous la zone de coupe 4 pour recueillir les aliments découpés au moyen d'outils de coupe situés dans ladite zone de coupe 4, comme cela apparaîtra par la suite. Selon l'exemple illustré, la face 2f du tronc orientée vers la zone de coupe 4 est concave de manière à pouvoir épouser la forme arrondie d'un bol, d'un saladier ou encore d'une assiette de sorte que ceux-ci soient correctement positionnés sous la zone de coupe 4.A food cutting apparatus according to the invention, as illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 , comprises a frame 1 formed, according to the illustrated example, of a trunk 2 intended to be placed on a support and a head 3 which extends cantilevered from the trunk 2 and which delimits, laterally to the trunk 2, a cutting zone 4. Thus, the cutting zone 4 is located in height relative to the support on which the frame 1 rests, so that it is possible to place a container under the cutting zone. 4 to collect the cut food by means of cutting tools located in said cutting zone 4, as will appear later. According to the illustrated example, the face 2f of the trunk facing the cutting zone 4 is concave so as to marry the rounded shape of a bowl, a bowl or a plate so that they are correctly positioned under the cutting area 4.

L'appareil de découpe d'aliments comprend également une goulotte 5 d'introduction d'aliments à découper qui est solidaire du châssis 1 et se trouve située au-dessus de la zone de coupe 4. Selon l'exemple illustré, la goulotte 5 est intégrée à un couvercle 6 amovible qui recouvre la tête 3 de manière à ce que la zone de coupe 4 et les outils de coupe qui s'y trouvent ne soient pas accessibles par le dessus. La goulotte 5 s'étend selon une direction Δ sensiblement verticale. La goulotte 5 est fixe par rapport à la zone de coupe 4. La zone de coupe 4 est fixe par rapport au châssis 1.The food cutting apparatus also comprises a food chute 5 to cut which is integral with the frame 1 and is located above the cutting zone 4. According to the illustrated example, the chute 5 is integrated in a removable cover 6 which covers the head 3 so that the cutting zone 4 and the cutting tools therein are not accessible from above. The chute 5 extends in a substantially vertical direction Δ. The chute 5 is fixed relative to the cutting zone 4. The cutting zone 4 is fixed relative to the frame 1.

Afin de permettre la découpe des aliments introduits dans la goulotte 5, l'appareil selon l'invention comprend un outil de coupe 10 et un outil de coupe complémentaire 11 qui, selon l'exemple illustré, sont amovibles. Dans le cas présent, l'outil de coupe 10 est mobile dans la zone de coupe 4, tandis que l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 est fixe par rapport au châssis 1 en étant situé dans la zone de coupe 4 sous la goulotte 5 de manière à ce que l'outil de coupe 10 se déplace entre la goulotte 5 et l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11. L'outil de coupe 10 est, dans le cas présent, mobile en translation selon une direction D sensiblement normale à la direction Δ d'extension de la goulotte 5.In order to allow the cutting of the feed introduced into the chute 5, the apparatus according to the invention comprises a cutting tool 10 and a complementary cutting tool 11 which, according to the illustrated example, are removable. In this case, the cutting tool 10 is movable in the cutting zone 4, while the complementary cutting tool 11 is fixed relative to the frame 1 while being located in the cutting zone 4 under the chute 5 so that the cutting tool 10 moves between the chute 5 and the complementary cutting tool 11. The cutting tool 10 is, in this case, movable in translation in a direction D substantially normal to the direction Δ of extension of the chute 5.

L'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 comprend, comme le montrent plus particulièrement les figures 4 et 5, un corps 12 de forme générale sensiblement parallélépipédique. Selon l'exemple illustré, le corps 12 comprend, dans sa région destinée à être placée dans la zone de coupe 4 en regard de la goulotte 5, une première série d'organes de coupe 13 parallèles entre eux. Chaque organe de coupe 13 s'étend alors dans un plan, d'une part, sensiblement parallèle à la direction Δ d'extension de la goulotte et, d'autre part, sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction D de déplacement de l'outil de coupe 10. Les organes de coupe 13 forment ainsi un angle avec la direction de déplacement de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile. De plus, chaque organe de coupe 13 comprend une arrête de coupe 14 orientée vers le haut en direction de la goulotte 5.The complementary cutting tool 11 comprises, as shown more particularly by the Figures 4 and 5 , a body 12 of generally parallelepipedal shape. According to the illustrated example, the body 12 comprises, in its region intended to be placed in the cutting zone 4 opposite the chute 5, a first series of cutting members 13 parallel to each other. Each cutting member 13 then extends in a plane, on the one hand, substantially parallel to the direction Δ of extension of the chute and, on the other hand, substantially perpendicular to the direction D of displacement of the tool of The cutting members 13 thus form an angle with the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool 10. In addition, each cutting member 13 comprises a cutting edge 14 facing upwards in the direction of the chute 5.

L'outil de coupe 10 comprend un corps 22 pourvu de deux rainures latérales 23 destinées à venir s'engager sur deux languettes longitudinales 24 portées par le corps 12 de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11, de sorte que l'outil de coupe 10 et l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 sont liés l'un à l'autre par une liaison glissière assurant le guidage de l'outil de coupe 10 lors de ses mouvements alternatifs. Dans le cas présent, l'outil de coupe 10 et l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 sont solidaires et forment un ensemble adapté de manière amovible sur le châssis 1.The cutting tool 10 comprises a body 22 provided with two lateral grooves 23 intended to engage on two longitudinal tongues 24 carried by the body 12 of the complementary cutting tool 11, so that the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are connected to each other by a slide connection guiding the cutting tool 10 during its reciprocating movements. In this case, the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are integral and form an assembly removably adapted to the frame 1.

Le corps 22 porte une lame 25 qui se trouve à l'avant d'une partie pleine 26 du corps 22 et à l'arrière d'une fenêtre de coupe 27 délimitée par le corps 22. La lame 25 comprend une arrête de coupe principale 28 située dans un plan de coupe C. Dans le cas présent, le plan de coupe C est sensiblement normal à la direction Δ d'extension de la goulotte 5.The body 22 carries a blade 25 which is in front of a solid portion 26 of the body 22 and at the rear of a cutting window 27 delimited by the body 22. The blade 25 comprises a main cutting edge 28 in the plane of section C. In this case, the cutting plane C is substantially normal to the direction Δ of extension of the chute 5.

L'outil de coupe 10 comprend également un sabot presseur 29 qui est issu de l'arrête de coupe principale 28 et agencé du côté de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11. Le sabot presseur 29 comprend un biseau 30 incliné à partir de l'arrête de coupe principale 28 vers l'intérieur de l'outil de coupe 10 et dans une direction opposée au sens de travail indiqué par la flèche F1. Selon l'exemple illustré le biseau 30 se prolonge par un talon 31 sensiblement parallèle au plan de coupe C. Le sabot presseur 29 possède, selon l'exemple illustré, une épaisseur h suffisante pour occuper la majeure partie de l'espace situé entre l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 et l'extrémité inférieure de la goulotte 5. L'épaisseur h, mesurée entre le plan de coupe et l'extrémité du biseau 30 opposée à l'arrête de coupe principale 28, est, de préférence, supérieure ou égale à 4 mm.The cutting tool 10 also comprises a pressing shoe 29 which is derived from the main cutting edge 28 and arranged on the side of the complementary cutting tool 11. The pressing shoe 29 comprises a bevel 30 inclined from the main cutting stop 28 towards the inside of the cutting tool 10 and in a direction opposite to the direction of work indicated by the arrow F1. According to the example shown, the bevel 30 is extended by a heel 31 substantially parallel to the plane of section C. The pressing shoe 29 has, according to the illustrated example, a thickness h sufficient to occupy most of the space between the complementary cutting tool 11 and the lower end of the chute 5. The thickness h, measured between the cutting plane and the end of the bevel 30 opposite the main cutting edge 28, is preferably greater than or equal to 4 mm.

L'appareil de découpe d'aliments comprend des moyens de manoeuvre 36 de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile. Les moyens de manoeuvre 36 sont adaptés pour assurer un déplacement de l'outil de coupe 10 selon un mouvement alternatif de translation rectiligne dans un sens de travail indiqué par la flèche F1 et dans un sens de retour indiqué par la flèche F2.The food cutting apparatus comprises operating means 36 of the movable cutting tool 10. The operating means 36 are adapted to ensure a displacement of the cutting tool 10 in a reciprocating rectilinear motion in a direction of work indicated by the arrow F1 and in a return direction indicated by the arrow F2.

Le corps 22 de l'outil de coupe 10 comprend, au niveau d'une partie arrière, un organe d'accouplement 35 avec les moyens de manoeuvre 36. L'outil de coupe 10 se déplace alors entre :

  • une position de repos R, représentée en traits pleins à la figure 2, dans laquelle l'arrête de coupe principale 28 est située en amont de la zone de coupe 4, par référence au sens de travail indiqué par la flèche F1,
  • et une position d'extension E, symbolisée en traits discontinus à la figure 2, dans laquelle l'arrête de coupe principale 28 est située en aval de la zone de coupe 4, par référence au sens de travail indiqué par la flèche F1.
The body 22 of the cutting tool 10 comprises, at a rear portion, a coupling member 35 with the operating means 36. The cutting tool 10 then moves between:
  • a rest position R, represented in solid lines at the figure 2 , in which the main cutting edge 28 is located upstream of the cutting zone 4, with reference to the direction of work indicated by the arrow F1,
  • and an extension position E, symbolized in broken lines at the figure 2 , in which the main cutting edge 28 is located downstream of the cutting zone 4, with reference to the direction of work indicated by the arrow F1.

L'outil de coupe 10 est ainsi mobile par rapport au châssis 1 au moins dans la zone de coupe 4, selon un mouvement alternatif dans le plan de coupe C.The cutting tool 10 is thus movable relative to the frame 1 at least in the cutting zone 4, reciprocating in the plane of section C.

Selon l'exemple illustré, les moyens de manoeuvre 36 sont intégrés au châssis 1. Les moyens de manoeuvre 36 sont motorisés et comprennent un organe d'entraînement 37 complémentaire de l'organe d'accouplement 35 de l'outil de coupe 10. Dans le cas présent, l'organe d'entraînement 37 des moyens de manoeuvre 36 est formé par un ergot destiné à venir s'engager dans un alésage complémentaire de l'organe d'accouplement 35 de l'outil de coupe 10. Les moyens de manoeuvre 36 comprennent, par ailleurs, un moteur électrique 38 dont un arbre 43 de sortie entraîne un système de transmission 40 adapté pour assurer un déplacement rectiligne alternatif à l'organe d'entraînement 37.According to the illustrated example, the operating means 36 are integrated in the chassis 1. The operating means 36 are motorized and comprise an element 37 in the present case, the drive member 37 of the actuating means 36 is formed by a lug intended to engage in the engagement of the coupling member 35 of the cutting tool 10. a complementary bore of the coupling member 35 of the cutting tool 10. The operating means 36 furthermore comprise an electric motor 38 of which an output shaft 43 drives a transmission system 40 adapted to ensure a displacement. rectilinear alternative to the drive member 37.

La mise en marche et l'arrêt du moteur électrique 38 sont alors assurés au moyen d'un bouton poussoir 60 placé sur le couvercle 6 amovible. Le bouton-poussoir 60 est adapté pour actionner une tige 61 de commande d'un interrupteur située sous le couvercle 6 lorsque celui-ci est en place. La tige 61 est disposée dans un alésage 62 de la tête 3 de manière à affleurer au niveau d'une surface supérieure de ladite tête 3. Par ailleurs, l'alésage 62 présente des dimensions suffisamment petites pour empêcher une manoeuvre de la tige 61 avec un doigt. Dans le cas d'un alésage 62 cylindrique de révolution, le diamètre de ce dernier sera de préférence inférieur à 1 cm. Le diamètre de l'alésage 62 est par exemple de 6,5 mm. Ainsi, dans la mesure où la tige 61 affleure et compte tenu des dimensions de l'alésage 62, il n'est pas possible d'actionner la tige 61 pour commander le fonctionnement du moteur électrique 38 sans que le couvercle 6 ne soit convenablement positionné sur la tête 3. Cette disposition limite les risques de blessures qui résulteraient d'une mise en mouvement de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile alors que le couvercle 6 ne serait pas en place.The starting and stopping of the electric motor 38 are then ensured by means of a push button 60 placed on the removable cover 6. The pushbutton 60 is adapted to actuate a rod 61 for controlling a switch located under the cover 6 when it is in place. The rod 61 is disposed in a bore 62 of the head 3 so as to be flush with an upper surface of said head 3. Furthermore, the bore 62 has dimensions sufficiently small to prevent maneuvering of the rod 61 with a finger. In the case of a cylindrical bore 62 of revolution, the diameter of the latter will preferably be less than 1 cm. The diameter of the bore 62 is for example 6.5 mm. Thus, insofar as the rod 61 is flush and given the dimensions of the bore 62, it is not possible to actuate the rod 61 to control the operation of the electric motor 38 without the lid 6 is properly positioned 3. This arrangement limits the risk of injury that would result from moving the movable cutting tool 10 while the cover 6 is not in place.

L'appareil de découpe d'aliments selon l'invention, ainsi constitué, est mis en oeuvre de la manière suivante.The food cutting apparatus according to the invention, thus constituted, is implemented in the following manner.

Tout d'abord, l'ensemble formé par l'outil de coupe 10 et l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 est placé dans la tête 3 du châssis 1, comme le montre la figure 3. Ensuite, le couvercle 6 est mis en place sur la tête 3, de sorte que l'outil de coupe 10, l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 ainsi que la zone de coupe 4 ne soient pas accessibles par le dessus de l'appareil. Dans la mesure où le couvercle 6 est convenablement placé, une pression sur le bouton-poussoir 60 permet de déclencher le fonctionnement du moteur électrique 38 et donc la mise en mouvement de l'outil de coupe 10. Afin d'augmenter la sécurité de l'appareil, selon une forme préférée mais non strictement nécessaire de réalisation de l'invention, le bouton-poussoir 60 doit être maintenu enfoncé pour assurer un fonctionnement continu du moteur électrique 38, tout relâchement du bouton-poussoir 60 entraînant alors un arrêt du moteur électrique 38.First, the assembly formed by the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 is placed in the head 3 of the frame 1, as shown in FIG. figure 3 . Then, the cover 6 is placed on the head 3, so that the cutting tool 10, the complementary cutting tool 11 and the cutting zone 4 are not accessible from above the device. Insofar where the cover 6 is properly placed, a pressure on the push button 60 can trigger the operation of the electric motor 38 and thus the setting in motion of the cutting tool 10. In order to increase the safety of the device, according to a preferred but not strictly necessary embodiment of the invention, the pushbutton 60 must be held down to ensure continuous operation of the electric motor 38, while releasing the pushbutton 60 then causing a stop of the electric motor 38.

Les aliments à découper sont introduits dans la goulotte 5 pour y être poussés au moyen d'un poussoir 70. A titre d'exemple, la figure 6 montre schématiquement le fonctionnement combiné de l'outil de coupe 10 et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 lors de la découpe d'une pomme de terre.The food to be cut is introduced into the trough 5 to be pushed by means of a pusher 70. For example, the figure 6 shows schematically the combined operation of the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 when cutting a potato.

Lorsque l'extrémité inférieure de la pomme de terre arrive dans la zone de coupe 4, elle vient en appui contre les organes de coupe 13 de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11. Lors de son déplacement dans le sens de travail indiqué par la flèche F1, l'arrête de coupe principale 28 de l'outil de coupe 10 tranche la partie de la pomme de terre se trouvant dans la zone de coupe 4 entre l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 et le plan de coupe C. Au fur et à mesure de l'avancement de l'outil de coupe 10, le biseau 30 presse la partie découpée contre les organes de coupe 13 de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 de sorte que la partie découpée se trouve tranchée parallèlement à la direction Δ d'extension et donc divisée en bâtonnets qui viennent se placer entre les organes de coupe 13. Les bâtonnets ainsi découpés seront alors expulsés lors du prochain passage de l'outil de coupe 10.When the lower end of the potato reaches the cutting zone 4, it bears against the cutting members 13 of the complementary cutting tool 11. During its movement in the direction of work indicated by the arrow F1, the main cutting edge 28 of the cutting tool 10 slices the portion of the potato in the cutting zone 4 between the complementary cutting tool 11 and the cutting plane C. As and when as the cutting tool 10 advances, the bevel 30 presses the cut portion against the cutting members 13 of the complementary cutting tool 11 so that the cut portion is cut parallel to the direction Δ d extension and thus divided into rods which are placed between the cutting members 13. The rods thus cut will then be expelled during the next passage of the cutting tool 10.

Il est à noter que le talon 31 du sabot presseur 29 contribue à assurer un parfait engagement des bâtonnets entre les organes de coupe 13.It should be noted that the heel 31 of the pressure shoe 29 contributes to ensuring a perfect engagement of the rods between the cutting members 13.

Par ailleurs, afin d'éviter que la partie découpée ne suive la translation de l'outil de coupe 10, l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 comprend de préférence une butée 71 d'appui qui s'étend transversalement au plan de coupe C et se trouve sensiblement en regard de l'arrête de coupe principale 28. Selon l'exemple illustré, la butée 71 est mobile entre une position de travail T, illustrée en traits pleins à la figure 5, et une position de retrait A, illustrée en traits discontinus à la figure 5, dans laquelle la butée 71 est effacée en dessous du plan de coupe C. La butée 71 est alors asservie en position de travail T par des moyens de rappel élastiques 72 tels qu'un ressort hélicoïdal. Ainsi, la butée 71 peut passer de manière automatique en position de retrait A sous l'effet de la pression exercée par le biseau 30 du sabot presseur 29.Moreover, in order to prevent the cut portion from following the translation of the cutting tool 10, the complementary cutting tool 11 preferably comprises a bearing stop 71 which extends transversely to the cutting plane C and is located substantially opposite the main cutting stop 28. According to the illustrated example, the stop 71 is movable between a working position T, illustrated in solid lines at the figure 5 , and a withdrawal position A, illustrated in broken lines at the figure 5 , in which the stop 71 is erased below the plane of section C. The stop 71 is then locked in working position T by elastic return means 72 such as a coil spring. Thus, the stop 71 can pass automatically to the withdrawal position A under the effect of the pressure exerted by the bevel 30 of the pressure shoe 29.

Il apparaît donc que l'appareil selon l'invention ainsi équipé de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe, permet de réaliser la découpe d'un aliment en bâtonnets en un seul passage.It thus appears that the apparatus according to the invention thus equipped with the movable cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 fixed, makes it possible to cut a food rods in a single pass.

Selon l'exemple de réalisation de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 décrit en relation avec les figures 4 et 5, l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 comprend une seule série d'organes de coupe 13. Toutefois selon l'invention, l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 peut également comprendre une deuxième série d'autres organes de coupe 73, comme cela est illustré aux figures 7 et 8. Les autres organes de coupe 73 de la deuxième série sont parallèles entre eux et à la direction de déplacement D de l'outil de coupe 10. Chaque autre organe de coupe 73 s'étend en outre dans un plan sensiblement parallèle à la direction Δ d'extension de la goulotte 5. La première série d'organes de coupe 13 et la deuxième série d'autres organes de coupe 73 définissent alors une grille de découpe 17 permettant de réaliser un tranchage des aliments en cubes ou petits bâtonnets.According to the embodiment of the complementary cutting tool 11 described in connection with the Figures 4 and 5 the complementary cutting tool 11 comprises a single series of cutting members 13. However, according to the invention, the complementary cutting tool 11 may also comprise a second series of other cutting members 73, as illustrated. to the Figures 7 and 8 . The other cutters 73 of the second series are parallel to each other and to the direction of displacement D of the cutting tool 10. Each other cutter 73 further extends in a plane substantially parallel to the direction Δ d 5. The first series of cutting members 13 and the second series of other cutting members 73 then define a cutting grid 17 for slicing the food into cubes or small rods.

La figure 9 illustre une autre forme de réalisation de l'outil de coupe 10 et de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11.The figure 9 illustrates another embodiment of the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11.

Selon cette forme de réalisation, l'outil de coupe 10 comprend une deuxième arrête de coupe principale 75 sensiblement parallèle au plan de coupe C et disposée pour travailler dans le sens de retour indiqué par la flèche F2. La deuxième arrête de coupe principale 75 est également associée à un autre sabot presseur 76 qui comprend un autre biseau 77 incliné dans un sens opposé à celui du biseau 30 du sabot presseur 29 associé à la première arrête de coupe principale 28.According to this embodiment, the cutting tool 10 comprises a second main cutting edge 75 substantially parallel to the cutting plane C and arranged to work in the direction of return indicated by the arrow F2. The second main cutting stop 75 is also associated with another pressing shoe 76 which comprises another bevel 77 inclined in one direction opposite that of the wedge 30 of the pressing shoe 29 associated with the first main cutting edge 28.

Toujours selon cette forme de réalisation, l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 comprend une deuxième butée 78 qui comme la butée 71 est mobile entre une position de travail T et une position de retrait A. La deuxième butée 78 peut être réalisée comme la butée 71.Still according to this embodiment, the complementary cutting tool 11 comprises a second stop 78 which as the stop 71 is movable between a working position T and a withdrawal position A. The second stop 78 can be made as the stop 71 .

La figure 10 illustre encore une autre forme de réalisation de l'outil de coupe 10 selon laquelle ce dernier comprend au moins une et selon l'exemple illustré quatre lames de coupe secondaires 80 qui sont perpendiculaires à l'arrête de coupe principale 28 et sensiblement parallèles à la direction Δ d'extension de la goulotte 5. Un tel mode de réalisation de l'outil de coupe permet à ce dernier de réaliser des découpes en bâtonnets.The figure 10 illustrates yet another embodiment of the cutting tool 10 according to which the latter comprises at least one and according to the illustrated example four secondary cutting blades 80 which are perpendicular to the main cutting edge 28 and substantially parallel to the direction Δ chute extension 5. Such an embodiment of the cutting tool allows the latter to make cuts in sticks.

Bien entendu, diverses autres modifications peuvent être apportées à l'appareil selon l'invention ainsi qu'à l'outil de coupe 10 et à l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 dans le cadre des revendications annexées.Of course, various other modifications can be made to the apparatus according to the invention as well as the cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 in the context of the appended claims.

Par ailleurs, l'appareil selon l'invention n'est pas nécessairement utilisé avec un outil de coupe 10 mobile et un outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe. En effet, l'appareil selon l'invention peut être utilisé avec un seul outil de coupe mobile. Ainsi, la figure 11 illustre un outil de coupe 10' mobile susceptible d'être utilisé seul pour la réalisation de fines tranches tandis que la figure 12 illustre un outil de coupe 10" mobile susceptible d'être utilisé seul pour râper des aliments. Il doit être noté que lorsque l'outil de coupe 10' ; 10" mobile est utilisé seul, la fréquence des mouvements alternatifs de ce dernier peut être plus élevée que lorsque l'outil de coupe 10 mobile est utilisé en association avec l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe. Afin d'adapter la vitesse de fonctionnement du moteur électrique 38 à l'outil utilisé, l'appareil peut alors comprendre des moyens d'identification 90 de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 susceptibles d'être réalisés de toute manière appropriée. Les moyens d'identification 90 peuvent, par exemple, comprendre d'une part, un aimant 91 intégré à l'outil de coupe complémentaire fixe, et d'autre part, un capteur magnétique 92 intégré à la tête 3. Le capteur magnétique 92 est, par exemple, un interrupteur magnétique à lame souple appelé en anglais « reed switch » raccordé à un circuit l'alimentation du moteur électrique 38. Lorsque l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 est présent, le capteur magnétique 92 est fermé de sorte que le moteur électrique 38 est alimenté par un circuit 93 induisant une vitesse de rotation « lente ». En revanche lorsque l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 n'est pas en place, le capteur magnétique 92 est ouvert de sorte que le moteur électrique 38 est alimenté par un circuit 94 induisant une vitesse de rotation « rapide » supérieure à la vitesse de rotation « lente ». Ainsi, les moyens de manoeuvre 36 motorisés sont adaptés pour modifier leur vitesse de fonctionnement en fonction de l'identification de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11.Furthermore, the apparatus according to the invention is not necessarily used with a movable cutting tool 10 and a complementary cutting tool 11 fixed. Indeed, the apparatus according to the invention can be used with a single mobile cutting tool. So, the figure 11 illustrates a mobile cutting tool 10 'that can be used alone for producing thin slices while the figure 12 illustrates a movable cutting tool 10 "that can be used alone for grating food.It should be noted that when the cutting tool 10 ';10" mobile is used alone, the frequency of the reciprocating movements of the latter can be higher than when the movable cutting tool 10 is used in combination with the fixed complementary cutting tool 11. In order to adapt the speed of operation of the electric motor 38 to the tool used, the apparatus may then comprise identification means 90 of the complementary cutting tool 11 that can be made in any appropriate manner. The identification means 90 may, for example, comprise on the one hand a magnet 91 integrated in the fixed complementary cutting tool, and on the other hand, a sensor The magnetic sensor 92 is, for example, a magnetic switch with a flexible blade called in English "reed switch" connected to a circuit powering the electric motor 38. When the complementary cutting tool 11 is present, the magnetic sensor 92 is closed so that the electric motor 38 is powered by a circuit 93 inducing a "slow" rotation speed. On the other hand, when the complementary cutting tool 11 is not in place, the magnetic sensor 92 is open so that the electric motor 38 is powered by a circuit 94 inducing a "fast" rotation speed greater than the rotation speed. "Slow" Thus, the motorized operating means 36 are adapted to modify their operating speed as a function of the identification of the complementary cutting tool 11.

En alternative ou en complément, les moyens d'identification 90 de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe peuvent être utilisés pour interdire le fonctionnement des moyens de manoeuvre 36 motorisés en l'absence de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11. Ainsi l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe n'est pas nécessairement solidaire de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile.Alternatively or in addition, the identification means 90 of the complementary cutting tool 11 fixed can be used to prohibit the operation of motorized operating means 36 in the absence of the complementary cutting tool 11. Thus the fixed complementary cutting tool 11 is not necessarily integral with the movable cutting tool 10.

En alternative ou en complément, le châssis 1 et/ou l'outil de coupe 10 mobile peuvent être conformés pour éviter l'accouplement de l'organe d'accouplement 35 de l'outil de coupe 10 mobile avec l'organe d'entraînement 37 des moyens de manoeuvre 36 motorisés en l'absence de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 fixe.Alternatively or additionally, the frame 1 and / or the movable cutting tool 10 may be shaped to prevent coupling of the coupling member 35 of the movable cutting tool 10 with the drive member. 37 motorized operating means 36 in the absence of the complementary cutting tool 11 fixed.

A titre de variante, l'outil de coupe 10 mobile et l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 ne sont pas nécessairement amovibles par rapport au châssis 1.As a variant, the movable cutting tool 10 and the complementary cutting tool 11 are not necessarily removable relative to the frame 1.

Par ailleurs, selon l'exemple de réalisation décrit en relation avec les figures 1 et 2, le moteur électrique 38 est intégré dans le tronc 2 adapté de manière permanente à la tête 3 de coupe. Toutefois, selon l'invention le moteur électrique 38 peut aussi être intégré au couvercle 6 ; le moteur électrique 38 peut également être intégré dans un boîtier adapté de manière amovible sur l'appareil de découpe d'aliments, notamment sur le châssis 1 ou sur le couvercle 6.Moreover, according to the embodiment described in connection with the Figures 1 and 2 , the electric motor 38 is integrated in the trunk 2 permanently fitted to the cutting head 3. However, according to the invention the electric motor 38 can also be integrated in the cover 6; the electric motor 38 can also be integrated in a housing removably adapted to the food cutting apparatus, in particular on the frame 1 or on the lid 6.

A titre de variante, les moyens de manoeuvre 36 ne sont pas nécessairement motorisés. Les moyens de manoeuvre peuvent alors comprendre par exemple une poignée solidaire de l'outil de coupe mobile. L'appareil de découpe d'aliments peut aussi être associé à des moyens de manoeuvre motorisés comprenant un boîtier motorisé indépendant du châssis et du couvercle, l'appareil de découpe d'aliments formant alors un accessoire utilisé avec le boîtier motorisé.As a variant, the operating means 36 are not necessarily motorized. The operating means may then comprise for example a handle secured to the movable cutting tool. The food cutting apparatus may also be associated with motorized operating means comprising a motorized housing independent of the frame and the lid, the food cutting device then forming an accessory used with the motorized housing.

L'arrête de coupe principale 28 de la lame 25 s'étend de préférence dans un plan tel que le plan de coupe C, pour pouvoir obtenir notamment des cubes ou des bâtonnets, selon l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11 utilisé. Si désiré, l'arrête de coupe principale 28 peut être affutée.The main cutting edge 28 of the blade 25 preferably extends in a plane such as the cutting plane C, in particular to obtain cubes or rods, according to the complementary cutting tool 11 used. If desired, the main cutting edge 28 can be sharpened.

Toutefois l'arrête de coupe principale 28 n'est pas nécessairement rectiligne. L'arrête de coupe principale 28 peut notamment présenter un bord d'attaque ondulé et/ou micro-dentelé, pour faciliter la coupe des aliments sans utiliser d'arrête de coupe principale 28 affutée. Dans la variante de réalisation illustrée sur la figure 13, l'arrête de coupe principale 28 de la lame 25 comporte des ondulations 28' et des micro-dentelures 28". Les ondulations 28' créent des zones d'attaque préférentielles 28''' facilitant l'amorce de la coupe des aliments. La longueur de chaque ondulation 28' est par exemple comprise entre 4 mm et 2 cm. Les micro-dentelures 28" crééent également des zones d'attaque préférentielles supplémentaires. Selon une forme de réalisation préférée, l'arrête de coupe principale 28 peut comporter entre 5 et 20 micro-dentelures 28" par cm, par exemple 10 micro-dentelures par cm. Ces dispositions permettent d'obtenir de bonnes performances de coupe avec l'outil de coupe 10, tout en limitant les risques de blessures de l'utilisateur lors des manipulations de l'outil de coupe 10 et/ou de l'outil de coupe complémentaire 11.However, the main cutting edge 28 is not necessarily straight. The main cutting edge 28 may in particular have a corrugated and / or micro-serrated leading edge, to facilitate the cutting of food without using sharpened cutting edge 28. In the embodiment variant illustrated on the figure 13 the main cutting edge 28 of the blade 25 comprises corrugations 28 'and micro-serrations 28''The corrugations 28' create preferential zones of attack 28 '''facilitating the initiation of cutting the food. The length of each corrugation 28 'is for example between 4 mm and 2 cm The micro-serrations 28 "also create additional preferential zones of attack. According to a preferred embodiment, the main cutting edge 28 may comprise between 5 and 20 micro-serrations 28 "per cm, for example 10 micro-serrations per cm 2. These arrangements make it possible to obtain good cutting performance with respect to cutting tool 10, while limiting the risk of injury to the user during handling of the cutting tool 10 and / or the complementary cutting tool 11.

A titre de variante, l'outil de coupe 10' mobile susceptible d'être utilisé seul pour la réalisation de fines tranches illustré sur la figure 11 pourrait comporter une lame 25 comprenant une arrête de coupe principale 28 comportant des ondulations 28' et/ou des micro-dentelures 28".As a variant, the mobile cutting tool 10 'capable of being used alone for the production of thin slices illustrated on FIG. figure 11 could include a blade 25 comprising a main cutting edge 28 having corrugations 28 'and / or micro-serrations 28 ".

La présente invention n'est nullement limitée à l'exemple de réalisation décrit et à ses variantes, mais englobe de nombreuses modifications dans le cadre des revendications.The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described and its variants, but encompasses many modifications within the scope of the claims.

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  1. Food cutting appliance comprising:
    - a frame (1) defining a cutting area (4),
    - a chute (5) for introducing the food to be cut which is attached to the frame (1) and located above the cutting area (4),
    - a cutting tool (10) movable relative to the frame (1) at least in the cutting area (4), in a reciprocating movement in a cutting plane (C),
    characterised in that:
    - it comprises an additional cutting tool (11) fixed relative to the frame (1) which is located under the chute (5), being positioned opposite said chute (5) with respect to the movable cutting tool (10), and which comprises at least one cutting member (13) located in the cutting area (4) opposite the chute (5), and having at least one cutting edge (14) facing the chute (5),
    - the movable cutting tool (10) is located between the chute (5) and the fixed additional cutting tool (11) and comprises at least:
    -- a main cutting edge (28) which is located in the cutting plane (C), and which moves alternately in a working direction (F1) and in a return direction (F2),
    -- and a presser shoe (29) which is derived from the main cutting edge (28) and arranged on the side of the additional cutting tool (11), and which has a bevel (30) inclined from the main cutting edge (28) in a direction opposite to the working direction (F1),
    - the fixed additional cutting tool (11) comprises a bearing stop (71) for an item of food that extends transversely to the cutting plane (C) and is situated substantially opposite the main cutting edge (28),
    - the stop (71) being able to move between a working position (T) in which the stop (71) is opposite the main cutting edge (28) and a retracted position (A) in which the stop (71) is retracted below the cutting plane (C),
    - the stop (71) comprising a plate extending below the cutting plane (C).
  2. Food cutting appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that the stop (71) is controlled in the extension position by elastic return means (72).
  3. Food cutting appliance according to claim 2, characterised in that the elastic return means (72) are disposed below the plate.
  4. Food cutting appliance according to claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the movement of the movable cutting tool (10) is a rectilinear translation movement between:
    - a rest position (R), in which the main cutting edge (28) is upstream from the cutting area (4) with reference to the working direction (F1),
    - and an extension position (E), in which the main cutting edge (28) is downstream from the cutting area (4) with reference to the working direction (F1).
  5. Food cutting appliance according to claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the thickness (h) of the presser shoe (29), measured between the cutting plane (C) and the end of the inclined surface opposite the main cutting edge (28), is greater than or equal to 4 mm.
  6. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the presser shoe (29) has in the extension of the bevel (30) a heel (31) substantially parallel to the cutting plane (C).
  7. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the movable cutting tool (10) comprises a second main cutting edge (75) substantially parallel to the cutting plane (C) and arranged to work in the return direction, said second main cutting edge (75) being associated with another presser shoe (76).
  8. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the fixed additional cutting tool (11) comprises a first series of cutting members (13) substantially parallel to each other and forming an angle with the direction of movement of the movable cutting tool (10).
  9. Food cutting appliance according to claim 8, characterised in that the fixed additional cutting tool (11) comprises a second series of other cutting members (73) substantially parallel to each other, the first series of cutting members (13) and the second series of other cutting members (73) defining a cutting grid (17).
  10. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the movable cutting tool (10) comprises at least one secondary cutting blade (80) which is substantially perpendicular to the main cutting edge (28) and substantially parallel to the extension direction of the chute (5).
  11. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the fixed additional cutting tool (11) and the movable cutting tool (10) are connected to each other by a sliding connection providing the guidance of the movable cutting tool (10) during its alternating movements.
  12. Food cutting appliance according to claim 11, characterised in that the fixed additional cutting tool (11) and the movable cutting tool (10) are fastened together and form an assembly removably adapted on the frame (1).
  13. Food cutting appliance according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that it comprises motorised actuating means (36) comprising an additional drive member (37) of a coupling member (35) of the movable cutting tool (10).
  14. Food cutting device according to claim 13, characterised in that it comprises means (90) for identifying the additional cutting tool (11) and in that the motorised actuating means (36) are adapted to modify their operating speed according to the identification of the additional cutting tool (11).
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