A TRAY FOR AN OVEN, COMPRISING EXTENSIONS

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tray which is suitable to be used in an oven comprising a base and more than one extension that is placed on the base in an inclined manner and that enables the foodstuffs to be placed therebetween. Said tray enables the fresh foods to be dried.

Claims

1. A tray suitable to be used in an oven, comprising a base, characterized by more than one extension that is placed on the base in an inclined manner and that enables the foodstuffs to be placed therebetween.

2. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the base of perforated construction.

3. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the extension perpendicular to the base.

4. The tray as in claim 1, characterized j the one-piece extension extending along the length of the tray.

5. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the foldable extension.

6. The tray as in claim 5, characterized by the extension comprising a joint disposed on the base, a pin disposed on the joint and at least one housing suitable for receiving the pin.

7. The tray as in claim 5, characterized by a locking mechanism that enables the extension to be fixed onto the base so as to make different angles with the base.

8. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the extension having a window-shaped opening thereon.

9. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the extensions disposed on both the upper surface and lower surface of the base.

10. The tray as in claim 1, characterized by the handles extending on both sides thereof.

11. The tray as in claim 1, which is suitable to be used in a microwave oven.

Description

[0020] The tray realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

[0021] FIG. 1is the perspective view of the tray positioned inside the oven.

[0022] FIG. 2is the top view of the tray in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 3is the perspective view of the tray in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 4is the perspective view of the tray in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 5is the sideways view of the tray in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 6is the perspective view of the extension and the connection elements.

[0027] The elements in the figures are numbered as follows: [0028] 1. Tray [0029] 2. Base [0030] 3. Extension [0031] 4. Joint [0032] 5. Pin [0033] 6. Housing [0034] 7. Locking mechanism [0035] 8. Opening [0036] 9. Handle [0037] 10. Microwave oven

[0038] The tray (1) of the present invention is suitable for use inside an oven and comprises a base (2) and more than one extension (3) that is placed on the base (2) in an angular manner and that allows the placement of foodstuffs therebetween. The extensions (3) extend from the surface outward as integrated with the surface of the base (2). The extensions (3) function as support for the positioning of the foodstuffs placed on the tray (1). By means of frequent placement of the extensions (3) across the area of the base (2), more foodstuff can be placed thereon (FIG. 1).

[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises a base (2) of perforated construction. By means of the perforated construction, when the tray (1) is used inside the oven, homogenous distribution of the heat inside the oven is provided. The holes can be formed by means of wires joined together in the form of a cage or by using wooden laths one after another. By means of the perforated base (2) a lighter tray (1) is produced. Thus, convenience of use is provided (FIG. 2).

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises the extensions (3) perpendicular to the base (2). By means of the positioning of the extensions (3) perpendicular to the base (2), it becomes possible to place the foodstuffs on the tray (1) in an upright manner and thus more foodstuffs can be placed on the same area. When the fresh foods such as vegetables and fruits are desired to be dried, surface areas of these materials can be expanded and their unit juice amounts can be decreased. Therefore, by thin slicing such foodstuffs, maximum heat transfer surface is created and the juice the foodstuffs contain is evaporated. When such foodstuffs are positioned on the tray (1) in an upright manner, minimum contact with the tray (1) is provided and homogenous heat transfer from a surface as wide as possible is ensured. The upright extensions (3) are efficiently used preferably for the placement of small piece foodstuffs (FIG. 3).

[0041] In another embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises the one-piece extension (3) extending along the length of the tray (1). By means of the extensions (3) extending along the line, support is provided for the positioning of large piece foodstuffs (FIG. 4).

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises the foldable extension (3). The extension (3) is rotated to be laid down near-parallel to the surface of the base (2). If there is more than one extension (3), the distance between the extensions (3) is arranged such that when laid down, the extensions (3) do not overlap each other. To this end, the extensions (3) are arranged in alignment (FIG. 5).

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises a joint (4) disposed on the base (2), a pin (5) disposed on the joint (4), and an extension (3) having at least one housing (6) suitable for receiving the pin (5). The joint (4) is produced as integrated with the base (2) and is seated into the housing (6) on the body of the extension (3) by means of a pin (5) passing therethrough, thus enabling the extension (3) to be rotatably connected to the base (2). Thus, the extension (3) is laid down on the base (2) when not in use and is prevented from occupying unnecessary space (FIG. 6).

[0044] In this embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises a locking mechanism (7) that enables the extension (3) to be fixed to the base (2) so as to make different angles with the base (2). By means of the pin (5) being seated into the housing (6), the extension (3) can be positioned on the base (2) in an inclined manner. There are recesses formed oppositely at different levels on the extension (3) in order to fix the extension (3) at these positions as required. Corresponding to these recesses, opposite protrusions are provided on the joint (4). These elements are preferably produced from flexible material. By stretching and seating the protrusions into the differently aligned recesses, fixing in different positions is provided.

[0045] In another embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises the extension (3) whereon a window-shaped opening (8) is arranged. When the foodstuffs are rested against the extension (3), they are exposed to heat transfer from this section as well by means of the opening (8), thus increasing the efficient evaporation surface. The opening (8) can be formed by creating a cut-out on the extension (3) or by arranging wire-formed materials in the form of a matrix.

[0046] In another embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) comprises the extensions (3) disposed on both lower surface and top surface of the base (2). The extensions (3) have different characteristics with respect to two surfaces. One surface comprises the extension (3) in the form of a short upright member which is suitable for the placement of a large number of small-sized foodstuffs, while the other surface comprises the long extension (3) which can be folded for convenience of storage, whereon large and thin materials are placed. The tray (1) is positioned with the desired surface on top when used inside the oven (FIG. 3, FIG. 5).

[0047] In another embodiment of the present invention, handles (9) extending on both sides of the tray (1) are provided. The handle (9) can either extend along the length of the edge or be disposed on a certain section. The handle (9) protrudes outward from the base of the tray (1) and the section outside forms the handle (9). The handle (9) has a form suitable for moving inside the channels suitable for the tray (1) placement inside the oven (FIG. 4).

[0048] In another embodiment of the present invention, the tray (1) is suitable to be used inside a microwave oven (10). Thus, by producing the tray (1) from a material which does not reflect the microwave radiations, homogenous transmission of the radiation is not prevented (FIG. 1).

[0049] By means of the present invention, a tray (1) is realized, that is suitable to be used inside the oven and that enables the foodstuffs to be efficiently dried by providing the placement of foodstuffs in different positions on the base (2).