Coupling system for removable or detachable handless of various ustensils, in particular pots, pans and the like

A coupling system for removable handles (3) of various utensils, in particular pots, pans and containers in general for the heating or cooking of food, characterised in that it comprises the following basic elements:

• a support bracket (2) designed to support or receive the handle in various ways, which can also be a handgrip or any other gripping element designed for the same purpose;
• a housing (4) cut into said bracket (2) designed to accommodate a pin (5) whose rotation shaft (6) is excentric and supports an arm (7) which turns in an angular fashion, or a central lever or other element designed for the same purpose;
• a fixed striker element (8) integral with said bracket and designed to form a coupling housing in which the edge of the pan (11) or the elements which protrude from the pan, for example a gudgeon, are inserted.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that said handle is fixed to the bracket by the usual screw type blocking means or other systems designed for the same purpose.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocking of the handle on the vertical edge of the pan is achieved by positioning the support bracket over the edge of the pan while the arm is in the completely raised position in order to obtain maximum opening between the block and the fixed striker plate.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that if the edge of the pan protrudes horizontally then the coupling system will also be the horizontal type, and in this case the horizontal edge of the pan is gripped by the block, which this time moves vertically rather horizontally, while it is still operated by the same eccentric pin.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the eccentric pin can also operate without the use of said block.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the bracket can be also be blocked on the gudgeon normally present on traditional type pots and pans, thus offering the possibility of using the system in question on existing pans.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle can be fitted to the bracket by means of a “universal” coupling, to which the majority of shapes adapt.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the fixed striker element can be adjusted to adapt to various thicknesses and shapes of pan edges or the item to be coupled.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that it foresees safety measures to prevent accidental uncoupling.

A coupling system for removable handles according to the preceding claims, characterised in that the positioning of the eccentric pin axis must be calculated in such a way as to prevent a return to the open position.