DE102020117788A1 - Knife holding block for a knife storage system for one or more knives and knife storage system with at least two knife holding blocks - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a knife holding block (100) for a knife storage system (500) for a plurality of knives (10), with a base body (110) which is intended to be set up on a set-up surface (120) on a base. The base body (110) has a handle rest (130) for accommodating knife handles (12) and a cutting edge rest (140) that is offset in height from the handle rest (130), with a knife (10) having a region of its knife handle (12) when used as intended. on the handle rest (130) of a first base body (110) and with a region (16) of its blade edge (14) on the blade rest (140) of a further base body (110) following thereon in the direction of the transverse axis (y). The cutting edge deposit (140) is arranged in front of a cutting edge receiving space (150) adjoining it in the direction of a transverse axis (y). The blade receiving space (150) is closed off at least in some areas with a cover (152) towards the handle rest (130), so that a knife edge (14) of a knife (10) protruding into the blade receiving space (150) is covered by the cover (152).

Description

State of the art

The invention relates to a knife holding block for a knife storage system for one or more knives and a knife storage system with at least two knife holding blocks.

Various cutlery storage systems are known in which items of cutlery can be sorted or stored unsorted.

For example, large quantities of cutlery are stored in bowls in canteens, from which the user can remove the pieces individually. It is generally unavoidable that a user touches several parts in the shell, which another user then removes.

From the EP 3302181 B1 a hygienic cutlery storage system for knives, forks and spoons is known. The hygienic cutlery storage system comprises a holding block for one or more pieces of cutlery, the cutlery each having a handle area and a tool area, and the holding block having a handle area shelf and a tool area shelf, which grip area shelf is arranged above the tool area shelf in the intended use state and along its longitudinal extent a plurality of Cutlery pieces can be accommodated side by side. The grip area shelf has a comb-like structure in order to accommodate the cutlery item in a lateral position relative to its tool area. The grip area shelf also has an angle of inclination to a horizontal installation surface of the holding block such that the inserted piece of cutlery is inclined in the intended use state, starting from the grip area by the angle of inclination to the installation surface.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the invention is to provide an improved knife holding block for a knife storage system.

A further object is to provide a knife storage system with at least one knife holding block in which knives can be presented and removed in large quantities in a hygienic manner.

The objects are solved by the features of the independent claims. Favorable configurations and advantages of the invention result from the further claims, the description and the drawing.

According to one aspect of the invention, a knife holding block for a knife storage system is proposed, with a base body that is intended to be set up on a set-up surface on a subsurface. The base body has a height in the direction of a vertical axis, a width in the direction of a transverse axis and a longitudinal extent in the direction of a longitudinal axis transverse to the vertical axis and the transverse axis. The longitudinal extent is greater than the width in the direction of the transverse axis. The base body has a handle rest for accommodating knife handles and a knife edge rest for accommodating knife edges, which is offset in height in the direction of the vertical axis to the handle rest. When used as intended, a knife rests with a portion of the knife handle on the handle rest of a first base body and with a portion of its knife edge on the blade rest of a further base body that follows in the direction of the transverse axis. The knives can, for example, rest with the end piece of the knife handle on the handle rest. In this case, when inserted, the knives extend transversely to the longitudinal extent of the base body. The handle rest has a comb-like structure with alternating partitions and spaces in the direction of the longitudinal axis for accommodating the knife handles of a plurality of knives in succession along the longitudinal axis with knife edges arranged essentially parallel in the direction of the longitudinal axis. In particular, the knives are arranged in a single layer. Each of the spaces has an indentation toward a blade receiving space.

According to the invention, the blade rest is located in front of the blade receiving space adjoining it in the direction of the transverse axis, and the blade receiving space is closed at least in regions with a cover towards the handle shelf, so that a knife edge of a knife protruding into the blade receiving space is covered by the cover.

The knife handle is the portion of the knife by which the knife is usually held when in use. The knife edge is the portion of the knife that is commonly used to bring the knife into contact with food.

In the intended use state, the knife holding block, in particular several knife holding blocks, is equipped with knives and arranged in particular on a base element in such a way that the knives are inclined from top to bottom along their longitudinal extension in the manner described.

The footprint of the knife holder block is the horizontal surface on which the knife holder rests block when used as intended. The knife holder block can have a base which is formed by a more or less continuous surface. Optionally or additionally, the knife holding block can have feet or a frame on which the knife holding block stands on the installation surface.

The knives are inclined from the knife handle to the knife edge. Due to the inclination of the knives, the knives can be presented in a space-saving manner in that the knives partially overlap but are easily accessible to a user. The knives are arranged next to each other in a single layer, and the knives can be removed individually without necessarily having to touch other knives in order to select a knife.

Advantageously, the knife edges are essentially arranged within the blade receiving space, which adjoins the blade holder in the direction of the transverse axis and is therefore shielded from the outside by the cover. The knife handles are located outside of the blade receiving space and are easily accessible to the user. This arrangement makes it more difficult or impossible for a user to touch the knife edges when removing the knives. Furthermore, a deposit of aerosols on the knife edges can be prevented or at least made more difficult by the arrangement of the knife edges in the blade receiving space. As a result, a high standard of hygiene when removing the knives can be guaranteed during use, even if a large number of users access the knives. In addition, the area of the knife edge that is supported on the knife edge support can be small in contrast to the total length of the knife edge. As a result, only a relatively small area of the knife edge can be in contact with the blade rest. In addition, the extent of the cutting edge support in the transverse direction can be designed to be shorter than if the entire cutting edge were to be supported. This makes it easier to clean the blade holder. The configuration is particularly well suited for cleaning in dishwashers.

Furthermore, the knives can be taken up gently and user-safely with their knife edges in the incisions. If the spaces between the handle rest and the blade rest are open, the knives can slide into the notches of the blade rest from above and can also be easily removed again.

The knives can be sorted quickly, which relieves the operating and kitchen staff. In addition, touching the knife edges by the staff when sorting the knives can be reduced.

According to a favorable embodiment, the incisions can each have a boundary wall in the direction of the longitudinal axis and can end in the direction of the vertical axis with the blade holder. The incisions can be delimited at the bottom by a bearing surface for the area of the knife edge. The contact surfaces for the area of the knife edges can be arranged opposite the contact surfaces for the area of the knife handles, it being possible for the contact surfaces of the knife handles to each have an opening for cutting edge storage.

According to a favorable embodiment, the comb-like structure of the handle rest can at least partially overlap, in particular cover, the cutter rest in the direction of the transverse axis. As a result, the comb-like structure of the handle rest can at least partially cover the cutter rest and protect the corresponding areas of the knife edges arranged in the cutter rest from being accessed by a user.

According to a favorable embodiment, the boundary walls of the blade holder can have a tilting angle relative to the vertical axis, which is arranged perpendicularly to the installation surface. Due to the tilting angle, the knives can be inclined slightly to the side along the length of the knife holding block. This has the advantage that the knives assume a stable preferred direction and allow particularly easy sorting when being sorted into the knife holding block, in particular in combination with several holding blocks which are set up parallel to their longitudinal extension. The tilt angle can be small and amount to only a few degrees. A tilting angle of between 1° and 15°, preferably between 2° and 10°, is advantageously provided. Due to the slight incline, the knives slide particularly easily into their resting position.

According to a favorable embodiment, the partition walls of the handle shelf can have a tilting angle relative to the vertical axis, which is arranged perpendicularly to the installation surface. This tilting angle also has the advantage that the knives assume a stable preferred direction and allow particularly easy sorting when being sorted into the knife holding block, in particular in combination with several holding blocks which are set up parallel to their longitudinal extent. The tilt angle can be small and amount to only a few degrees. A tilting angle of between 1° and 15°, preferably between 2° and 10°, is advantageously provided. through the slightly inclined, the knives slide particularly easily into their resting position.

According to a favorable embodiment, the tilting angles of the partition walls and the bearing surfaces can be identical. This simplifies the manufacture of the knife holding blocks.

According to a favorable embodiment, the handle rest can have an angle of inclination relative to the vertical axis such that an inserted knife in the intended state of use is inclined, starting from the knife handle, towards the installation surface. This inclination can make it easier to insert the knives, since the knives can slide into the corresponding blade holder due to gravity. In addition, the accessibility of the knives for a user can be improved. Because of the inclination of the knife handles, the knife handles partially face the user, so that the user can grip the knife handles from the front instead of from above.

According to a favorable embodiment, an end strip for free ends of the knife handles can be provided on the handle rest. The knives can thus be positioned in a defined position. The end strip also makes it easier to insert the knives. The edging strip for the free ends of the knife handles can be used to reliably prevent a knife edge of a removed knife from unintentionally pressing a knife handle of another knife lying above it out of the handle rest.

According to a favorable embodiment, a stop for the free ends of the knife edges can be provided in the blade receiving space. The stop can fix the knives in a predetermined position or make it difficult or prevent further movement of the knives in the transverse direction of the base body. The stop can be formed by a wall that delimits the blade receiving space and runs in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding block can have at least one positioning means in order to position and optionally fix the base body of the knife holding block on a base element when in use. In this way, distances between holding blocks arranged parallel to the longitudinal extension can be flexibly adjusted and thus adjusted to different knife lengths. The holding blocks are arranged stably as an ensemble on the base element and also withstand dynamic loads when loading, transporting, removing and cleaning.

A further aspect of the invention relates to a knife storage system with a base element on which at least one knife holding block for one or more knives is accommodated. The knives each have a knife handle and a knife edge. The at least one knife holding block has a handle rest and a cutter rest, which handle rest is arranged above the cutter rest when used as intended, with a plurality of knives being able to be accommodated next to one another along its longitudinal extent.

It is proposed that at least two knife holding blocks are arranged on the base element along a longitudinal extension of the base element.

A flexibly sized system can be created that can easily be adapted for different knife sizes and/or knife quantities.

Knives, each in different sizes, can be logistically stored in large numbers in a small space. By providing large numbers of sorted knives, the refill interval is extended, which relieves the catering staff and saves time and money.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding blocks can be lined up on the base element, with at least one of the knife holding blocks being screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element.

According to a favorable embodiment, the knife holding blocks can be lined up on the base element along a rail, in which case in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks can be screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element. A detachable fastening of the knife holding blocks on the base element is advantageous. Alternatively, one or more holding blocks can be firmly connected to the base element.

The individual parts or also the assembled measuring storage system can be cleaned hygienically in dishwashers, which is particularly advantageous in canteen kitchens and at events. A high standard of hygiene can be maintained from inserting the knives to transporting the equipped knife storage system and removing the knives to cleaning the knife storage system.

According to a favorable embodiment, a knife holding block can be provided as the first end piece be hen, which can be designed without grip rests, but with incisions. This end piece can be provided as the last knife holding block in a series of holding blocks arranged parallel to their longitudinal extent. The overall weight of the system or an extension along the longitudinal axis of the system can thereby be reduced. Alternatively, a standard knife holding block with a handle rest can be provided.

According to a favorable embodiment, a knife holding block can be provided as the second end piece, which can be designed without a cutting edge rest but with a handle rest. This end piece can be provided as the first knife holding block in a series of holding blocks arranged parallel to their longitudinal extent. The overall weight of the system or an extension along the longitudinal axis of the system can thereby be reduced. Alternatively, a standard knife holding block with cutting edge storage can be provided.

According to a favorable embodiment, knives can be arranged in a single layer on the knife holding blocks. This allows a decorative presentation and hygienically perfect application. At the same time, the knives can be removed very easily and without any problems.

According to a favorable embodiment, knife handles can be arranged in a self-supporting manner between the knife holding blocks. This allows the knives to be grasped and removed at a defined area.

According to a favorable embodiment, at least one of the knife holding blocks can be illuminated or coupled to an illumination device. This allows the knives to be presented in a particularly attractive and effective way.

The holding blocks can advantageously be made of plastic, in particular of food-safe plastic.

character list

Further advantages result from the following description of the drawings. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings. The drawings, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into further meaningful combinations.

• 1 eine isometrische Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerhalteblocks von seiner Vorderseite her mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 2 eine isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 1 von seiner Unterseite her mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer;
• 3 eine Draufsicht auf den Messerhalteblock aus den 1 und 2 mit einem sich an der Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 4 eine Ansicht von unten auf den Messerhalteblock aus den 1 bis 3; mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer;
• 5 eine Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 4 von seiner Rückseite her;
• 6 eine Frontalansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 5;
• 7 eine Seitenansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 6 mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer und mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 8 eine Seitenansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus den 1 bis 7 mit einem sich an einer Schneidenablage abstützenden Messer und mit einem sich an einer Griffablage abstützenden Messer;
• 9 eine isometrische Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerhalteblocks von seiner Vorderseite her;
• 10 eine isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 9 von seiner Unterseite her;
• 11 ein vergrößerter Ausschnitt der isometrische Ansicht des Messerhalteblocks aus 10;
• 12 eine isometrische Ansicht von mehreren Messerhalteblöcken nach den 1 bis 8, die parallel zu ihrer Längserstreckung angeordnet sind;
• 13 eine Draufsicht auf ein Grundelement eines erfindungsgemäßen Messerablagesystems mit randseitigen Positioniermitteln.

Examples show:

• 1 an isometric view of a first exemplary embodiment of a knife holding block according to the invention from its front side with a knife supported on a handle rest;
• 2 an isometric view of the knife holding block 1 from its underside with a knife supported on a blade holder;
• 3 a top view of the knife holder block of FIGS 1 and 2 with a knife supported on the handle rest;
• 4 a view from below of the knife holder block from FIGS 1 until 3 ; with a knife supported on a blade holder;
• 5 a view of the knife holder block of FIGS 1 until 4 from its back;
• 6 a front view of the knife holder block from the 1 until 5 ;
• 7 a side view of the knife holder block of FIGS 1 until 6 with a knife supported on a blade holder and with a knife supported on a handle holder;
• 8th a side view of the knife holder block of FIGS 1 until 7 with a knife supported on a blade holder and with a knife supported on a handle holder;
• 9 an isometric view of a second embodiment of a knife holding block according to the invention from its front;
• 10 an isometric view of the knife holding block 9 from its underside;
• 11 shows an enlarged detail of the isometric view of the knife holder block 10 ;
• 12 an isometric view of several knife holding blocks according to the 1 until 8th , which are arranged parallel to their longitudinal extension;
• 13 a plan view of a basic element of a knife storage system according to the invention with edge-side positioning means.

Embodiments of the invention

In the figures, components of the same type or having the same effect are denoted by the same reference symbols. The figures only show examples and are not to be understood as limiting.

Directional terminology used below with terms such as "left", "right", "up", "Below", "before", "behind", "after" and the like is only used for a better understanding of the figures and should in no case represent a restriction of generality. The components and elements shown, their design and use can vary according to the considerations of a person skilled in the art and can be adapted to the respective applications.

the 1 until 8th 12 show different views of a knife holding block 100 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention. 1 shows an isometric view of the knife holding block 100 from its front side 117, 2 an isometric view of the knife holding block 100 from an underside, 3 a top view, 4 a view from below, 5 a view from its rear 118, 6 a front view of the knife holding block 100, 7 and 8th a side view of the knife holding block 100. The knife holding block 100 is advantageously intended for use in a knife storage system 500.

the 9 until 11 12 show different views of a knife holding block 100 according to a second embodiment of the invention. 9 shows an isometric view of the knife holding block 100 from its front side 117, 10 an isometric view of the knife holding block 100 from an underside, 11 FIG. 14 shows an enlarged portion of the isometric view of the knife holding block 100. FIG 10 .

In the following, the similarities between the two exemplary embodiments will first be discussed, followed by the differences between the exemplary embodiments.

In the illustrated exemplary embodiments, the knife holding block 100 consists of a base body 110. The base body 110 is intended for setting up on a set-up surface 120. The display surface 120 can correspond to a surface of a table or a buffet. Alternatively, the installation area 120 can also correspond to a base of a basic element 510 of a knife storage system 500 . The base body 110 is elongated with a height 116 in the direction of a vertical axis z, a width 114 in the direction of a transverse axis y and a longitudinal extent 112 in the direction of a longitudinal axis x transverse to the vertical axis z and transverse axis y. The longitudinal extent 112 is greater than the width 114. The longitudinal axis x, the transverse axis y and the vertical axis z are oriented perpendicular to one another.

The knife holding block 100 has a front 117 and a back 118 as well as a handle rest 130 and a blade rest 140 .

The handle rest 130 accommodates knife handles 12 . The cutter holder 140 , which is offset in height in relation to the handle holder 130 in the direction of the vertical axis z, accommodates knife cutters 14 . The handle rest 130 is arranged above the blade rest 140 in the intended use state.

When used as intended, a knife 10 is supported with a rear region of its knife handle 12 on the handle rest 130 of a first base body 110 and with a region 16 of its blade edge 14 on the blade rest 140 of a further base body 110 that follows in the direction of the transverse axis y. Each blade 10 is in contact with two blade holding blocks 100 in the inserted state.

The handle rest 130 comprises a comb-like structure 131 with partitions 132 following one another in alternation in the direction of the longitudinal axis x and spaces 134 for receiving the knife handles 12 of a plurality of knives 10 following one another along the longitudinal axis x. The knife 10 rests with the end piece of its knife handle 12 in one of the spaces 134 on the handle rest 130 on the first knife mounting block 100. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the comb-like structure 131 starts from the rear side 118 of the knife holding block 100 and extends in the transverse direction y over part of the handle rest 130.

Each of the spaces 134 has an indentation 136 leading to a blade receiving space 150 . The blade 30 protrudes with its blade edge 130 through the rear side 118 of the next knife holding block 100 into its blade receiving space 150 . The blade receiving space 150 is completely enclosed by walls 154, 156, 158. In this case, a rear wall 158 has the incisions 136 . In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the cutter receiving space 150 can only be partially enclosed by the walls 154, 156, 158.

Advantageously, the interspaces 134 of the handle rest 130 can be opened towards the blade rest 140 with slots that are not designated in any more detail. As a result, knives 10 can simply be guided from above through the slots to the blade holder 140 and slide into the notches 136 of the blade holder 140 and just as easily be pulled out obliquely upwards. The handle rest 130 is advantageously provided with an end strip 138 so that the knife edge 14 of a knife 10 cannot collide with an overlying knife handle 12 of another knife layer when being pulled out, since the knife edge 14 would hit the end strip 138 as a lock.

The knife holding block 100 accommodates a plurality of knives 10 in a single layer. In the exemplary embodiments shown, the knives lie on their side to save space, so that knife edges 14 are each supported with the narrow side on a support surface 144 of the knife-edge rest 140 .

When used as intended, the knife holding block 100 stands with its base body 110 on the horizontal installation surface 120. In the exemplary embodiments shown in FIG 1-11 the knife holding block 100 with contact surfaces 102 stands on the installation surface 120. The contact surfaces 102 are formed by the undersides of the walls 154, 156, 158 which at least partially enclose the blade receiving space 150 and are arranged on the underside of the base body 110. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the base body 110 can optionally or alternatively have a plurality of strips which form the contact surfaces 102 . Optionally, the underside of the base body 110 can also be flat, or small feet can be provided for setting it up.

The incisions 136 each have a boundary wall 142 in the direction of the longitudinal axis x. In the direction of the vertical axis z, the incisions 136 end at the top with the blade rest 140. In the direction of the vertical axis z, the incisions 136 end at the bottom with the bearing surface 144 for the area 16 of the knife edge 14. The bearing surface 144 extends essentially in a plane that the longitudinal axis x and the transverse axis y. The width of the bearing surface 144 is dependent on the width of the incision 136. The length of the bearing surface 144 is dependent on the dimensions of the blade support 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y.

How from the 2 and 4 As can be seen, the blade rest 140 of the first exemplary embodiment of the blade holding block 100 comprises a projection on the inside of the rear wall 158 which has the indentations 136 . The projection is arranged at the level of the incisions 136, the knife edges 14 being passed through the projection. The bearing surface 144 is formed by a plane which is spanned by the longitudinal axis x and the transverse axis y. This plane can be inclined to the vertical axis z.

How from the 10 and 11 As can be seen, the blade holder 140 of the second exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 comprises two surfaces running in the direction of the longitudinal axis x and converging in the direction of the transverse axis y, with the incision 136 running through both surfaces. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the blade rest 140, the bearing surface 144 is arranged in the area in which the two surfaces converge at an acute angle. In an alternative exemplary embodiment of the blade holder 140, which is not illustrated, the blade holder 140 can also have a different cross section and different dimensions, as a result of which the dimensions of the support surface 144 can also be varied. In this case, the surfaces can enclose a cavity or correspond to the sides of a solid body.

In both exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100, the length of the contact surface 144 running in the direction of the transverse axis y is significantly shorter than the length of the knife edge 14, as a result of which the contact area 16 or the area 16 arranged between the walls or the area 16 arranged in the projection is the Knife edge 14 is narrow. As a result, a large part of the knife edge 14 can be arranged without contact and in a self-supporting manner in the blade receiving space 150 .

In both exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100, the comb-like structure 131 of the handle rest 130 completely covers the cutting edge rest 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the comb-like structure 131 of the handle rest 130 can at least partially overlap the cutter rest 140 in the direction of the transverse axis y.

How from the 1 and 6 It can also be seen that the partitions 132 of the handle rest 130 of the first exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 have a tilting angle β2 relative to the vertical axis z, which is arranged perpendicularly to the installation surface 120 . As a result, the inserted knife 10 ( 1 and 3 ) by this tilting angle β2 and reaches a stable position. The tilting angle β2 can be small, in particular at most 10°. The partitions 132 form lateral contact surfaces for the free ends of the knife handle 12 of the knives 10 ( 1 and 3 ). In the case of conventionally shaped knives 10, the narrow sides of the knife edge 14 are also the narrow sides of the knife handle 12. In this case, the narrow sides of the knife handles 12 lie in the comb-like structure 131 with their narrow sides facing downwards. The narrow sides of the knife handle 12 are arranged at an angle relative to the narrow sides of the knife edge 14 , the comb-like structure 131 can be formed correspondingly with larger gaps.

In the second exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100, the partitions 132 can also have a tilting angle β2 relative to the vertical axis z.

How out 5 it can be seen that the boundary walls 142 of the incisions 136 have a Tilt angle β1 against the vertical axis z, which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface 120. The two tilt angles β1 and β2 can be the same. The tilting angle β1 guides the knife edges 14 of the knives 10 ( 4 ) in a stable position, so that inserting a larger number of knives 10 ( 12 ) can be done particularly easily and quickly.

In the second exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100, the boundary walls 142 of the incisions 136 can also have a tilting angle β1 relative to the vertical axis z.

How out 7 As can also be seen, the handle rest 130 of the first exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 has an angle of inclination α relative to the vertical axis z such that an inserted knife 10 is inclined from the knife handle 12 to the installation surface 120 when it is in the intended state of use. The entire handle rest 130 can be inclined in this way, or only the comb-like structure 131, in particular on the bottom of the handle rest 130. The front side 117 of the knife holding block 100 is inclined outwards at an angle, for example corresponding to the inclination angle α.

How out 9 It can also be seen that the handle rest 130 of the second exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 has no angle of inclination α with respect to the vertical axis z. In an alternative embodiment, the entire handle rest 130 or just the comb-like structure 131 can have an angle of inclination α relative to the vertical axis z.

How from the 1 until 8th As can further be seen, an end strip 139 for free ends of the knife handles 12 is provided on the handle rest 130 of the illustrated first exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 . As a result, the knife handle 12 of a knife 10 ( 1 , 7and 8) does not protrude beyond the knife holding block 100 with its free end.

How out 9 It can also be seen that no end strip 139 for the free ends of the knife handles 12 is provided on the handle rest 130 of the illustrated second exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100 . In an alternative embodiment, an end strip 139 can be provided on the handle shelf 130 .

How from the 2 , 4 and 10 As can further be seen, a stop 146 for free ends of the knife edges 14 is provided in the blade receiving space 150 of the illustrated exemplary embodiments of the blade holding block 100 . In the illustrated exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100, the stop 146 is formed by an inner side of a front wall 154 which bounds the blade receiving space 150 to the front and runs in the direction of the longitudinal axis x. In an alternative exemplary embodiment of the knife holding block 100, the stop 146 can also be formed by a web or another suitable element which is arranged in the blade receiving space 150 and runs in the direction of the longitudinal axis x.

In the two illustrated exemplary embodiments of the knife holding block 100, at least one positioning means 160 is provided in order to position and/or fix the base body 110 on a base element 510 of a knife storage system when in use. In the illustrated exemplary embodiments, the positioning means 160 are designed as a toothed structure. The toothed structures are each arranged on an outer side of a side wall 156 that laterally delimits the cutter receiving space 150 and runs in the direction of the transverse axis y. In this case, both side walls 156 of a knife holding block 100 can have positioning means 160 .

the 12 shows an isometric view of four knife holding blocks 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment, which are arranged parallel to their longitudinal extension and are fitted with knives 10 . The four knife holding blocks 100 accommodate three single layer knife layers. The free ends of the knife handles 12 lie on the handle rest 130 of a knife holding block 100, while the knife edges 14 partially dip into the cutting edge receiving space 150 of the next knife holding block 100. By varying the distance between the knife holding blocks 100, it would also be possible to completely immerse the knife blades 14 into the blade receiving space 150. The blade edges 14 of the inserted knives 10 are therefore hygienically protected against contact and against aerosols.

Only a small portion of the knife handles 12 rests on the handle rest 130 and only a small portion 16 of the knife edge 14 rests on the edge rest 150 so that only small portions of each knife 10 are supported and a large portion is cantilevered therebetween. Therefore, a knife 10 can be easily grasped and removed in the unsupported area. In this way, the knife storage system 500 or the knives 10 are not soiled even with a large number of accesses, since the hand of a user essentially comes into contact with the outermost knife 10, but hardly with parts of the knife storage system 500. The knife 10 that has been gripped can also be pulled out easily due to the predetermined incline of the knives 10 . Knives can be removed from each knife layer at the same time, so that one layer does not have to be cut off first must be cleared before knives 10 of the next layer are accessible.

The foremost knife holding block 100 can be designed as an end piece and have only one blade holder 140 . The handle rest 130 can be omitted with this end piece. For example, the end piece can be screwed to the base element 510 .

Optionally, the rearmost knife holding block 100 can also be provided as an end piece, which does not have a cutting edge rest 140 , which would be superfluous at this point, but is designed with a handle rest 130 with a comb-like structure 112 .

13 shows a plan view of a base element 510 of a knife storage system 500 according to the invention with positioning means 520 at the edge.

As in the plan view in 18 As can be seen, the base element 510 sits in a shell 530 with a border. The base 510 can be inserted into the shell 530 . Optionally, the base element 510 and the shell 530 can be made in one piece, with the base element 510 forming the bottom of the shell 530 . The knife holding blocks 100 are positioned within the base element 510 or within the shell 530 such that the side walls 156 of the knife holding blocks 100 running in the direction of the transverse axis y run parallel to the longitudinal sides 512 of the border. The front walls 154 and rear walls 158 running in the direction of the longitudinal axis x run parallel to the transverse sides 514 of the border. Here, the base element 510 has positioning means 520 on the long sides, which interact with the positioning means 160 of the knife holding blocks 100 . This facilitates the insertion of the knife holding blocks 100, since the distances between the knife holding blocks 100 are already specified by the positioning means 520 of the base element 510. In addition, the interacting positioning means 520, 160 can fix the corresponding knife holding block 100 in its position. The positioning means 520, 160 can be designed, for example, as a toothed structure. When the knife mounting block 100 is placed on the base member 510 from above, teeth of one serrated structure can slide down and engage in spaces between teeth of the other serrated structure. The toothing prevents the knife holding blocks 100 from slipping on or in the base element 510. By varying the overlap of the positioning means 520, 160 designed as toothed structures, a distance between two consecutive holding blocks 100 can be adjusted or varied more precisely to match the length of the knives 10.

The border can have a recess on a longitudinal side running in the direction of the transverse axis y, so that the knives 10 are easily accessible from this side. The recess is so long that all blade positions are accessible. A recess on the opposite side is also conceivable, so that knives 10 can be removed from either side from any position.

In an alternative exemplary embodiment of the knife storage system 500, which is not shown, the knife holding blocks 100 can be lined up on the base element 510 along a rail, with at least one of the knife holding blocks 100 being screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element 510. The knife holding blocks 100 can have elements, for example tunnels, which are guided along the rail.

The knives can be presented in a particularly decorative manner if at least one of the holding blocks 100 is illuminated or is coupled to an illumination device (not shown).

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knife

12

knife handle

14

knife edge

16

Area

100

knife block

102

contact surfaces

110

body

112

longitudinal extent

114

broad

116

height

117

front

118

back

120

footprint

130

handle tray

131

comb-like structure

132

partition wall

134

space

136

incision

138

end bar

140

cutting edge storage

142

boundary wall

144

bearing surface

146

attack

150

blade receiving space

152

cover

154

front wall

156

Side wall

158

back panel

160

positioning means

500

knife storage system

510

basic element

512

long side

514

transverse side

520

positioning means

530

Bowl

x

vertical axis

y

transverse axis

e.g

longitudinal axis

a

Angle of inclination of the handle shelf

β1

Tilting angle of the boundary walls

β2

Tilting angle of the partition walls

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Patent Literature Cited

• EP 3302181 B1 [0004]

Claims (18)

Knife holding block (100) for a knife storage system (500) for a plurality of knives (10), with a base body (110) which is intended to be set up on a set-up surface (120) on a base and which has a height (116) in the direction of a vertical axis (z), a width (114) in the direction of a transverse axis (y) and a longitudinal extent (112) in the direction of a longitudinal axis (x) transverse to the vertical axis (z) and transverse axis (y), the longitudinal extent (112) being greater is as the width (114) in the direction of the transverse axis (y), the base body (110) having a handle rest (130) for accommodating knife handles (12) and a cutting edge rest ( 140), wherein a knife (10), when used as intended, has a portion of its knife handle (12) on the handle rest (130) of a first base body (110) and a portion (16) of its knife blade (14) on the blade rest ( 140) one on it towards the Querac hse (y) of the following further base body (110), the handle rest (130) having a comb-like structure (131) with alternatingly following partitions (132) and spaces (134) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x) for accommodating the knife handles (12 ) has a plurality of knives (10) following one another along the longitudinal axis (x), in particular in a single-layer arrangement of the knives (10), with knife edges (14) arranged essentially parallel in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x), each of the intermediate spaces ( 134) has an incision (136) towards a blade receiving space (150), characterized in that the blade rest (140) is positioned in front of a blade receiving space (150) adjoining it in the direction of the transverse axis (y), and the blade receiving space (150) has a cover (152) towards the handle rest (130) is closed off at least in some areas, so that a knife edge (14) of a knife (10) protruding into the knife edge receiving space (150) is separated from the A cover (152) is covered. knife holder block claim 1 , wherein the incision (136) has a boundary wall (142) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (x) and ends in the direction of the vertical axis (z) with the blade holder (140). knife holder block claim 1 or 2 , wherein the comb-like structure (131) of the handle rest (130) at least partially overlaps, in particular covers, the cutter rest (140) in the direction of the transverse axis (y). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, in which the boundary walls (142) have incisions (136) at a tilt angle (β1) relative to the vertical axis (z), which is arranged perpendicularly to the installation surface (120). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the partitions (132) of the handle rest (130) have a tilting angle (β2) relative to the vertical axis (z), which is arranged perpendicular to the installation surface (120). knife holder block claim 4 and 5 , wherein the tilting angles (β1, β2) of the partition walls (132) and the boundary walls (142) are identical. Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle rest (130) has an angle of inclination (a) to the vertical axis (z) in such a way that an inserted knife (10) in the intended state of use is inclined starting from the knife handle (12) to the installation surface (120). . Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an end strip (139) for free ends of the knife handles (12) is provided on the handle rest (130). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a stop (146) for free ends of the knife edges (14) is provided in the blade receiving space (150). Knife holding block according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one positioning means (160) is provided in order to position and/or fix the base body (110) on a base element (510) in the use state. Knife storage system (500) with a base element (510) on which at least one knife holding block (100) according to one of the preceding claims for one or more knives (10) is accommodated, the knives (10) each having a knife handle (12) and a knife blade (14) and wherein the knife holding block (100) has a handle rest (130) and a cutter rest (140), which handle rest (130) is arranged above the cutter rest (140) in the intended use state, with a plurality of of knives (10) can be accommodated next to one another, with at least two knife holding blocks (100) being arranged on the base element (510) along a longitudinal extension (512) of the base element (510). knife storage system claim 11 , wherein the knife holding blocks (100) are lined up on the base element (510), wherein in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element (510). knife storage system claim 11 or 12 , wherein the knife holding blocks (100) are lined up on the base element (510) along a rail, wherein in particular at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is screwed, clamped, toothed or latched to the base element (510). Knife storage system according to one of Claims 11 until 13 , A knife holding block (100) being provided as the first end piece, which is designed without a grip rest but with incisions (136). Knife storage system according to one of Claims 11 until 14 , A knife holding block (100) being provided as the second end piece, which is designed without blade rests, but with handle rests (130). Knife storage system according to one of Claims 11 until 15 , whereby knives (10) can be arranged in a single layer on the knife holding blocks (100). Knife storage system according to one of Claims 11 until 16 wherein knife handles (12) between the knife holding blocks (100) between support points of the knife holding blocks (100) are arranged cantilevered. Knife storage system according to one of Claims 11 until 17 , wherein at least one of the knife holding blocks (100) is illuminated or is coupled to an illumination device.

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