Mechanical domestic vegetable slicer - has parallel cutting wires in hand pivoted frame and interchangeable counter cutter of parallel bars

摘要

The mechanical slicer for vegetables or fruit etc. has a pivoting frame (2) of parallel tensioned interspaced cutting wires (3), and has a cradle of parallel bars (9) which supports the produce. The cradle is raised above the base plate (1) is formed of bars which align between cutting wires (3), and adopts the configuration of the food. The arrangement precludes the clogging of slotted block counter-cutters and reduces deformation of the produce being cut. The pivoting frame has a handle (7) and pivots about one end (5). The cradle is demountable and interchangeable with vertical legs (9) sliding into holes in pillars (8) forming spacers. Alternative types of cradle appropriate to different types and shapes of produce may include a lateral 'Z' section, symmetrical and assymetrical 'H' sections and portal frame sections with a concavely curved bar or with bars with semicircular depressions.