Vacuum vessel for food

Abstract

The present invention enables the fresh storage of ingredients or food for a long period of time by creating a vacuum inside the container. This concerns vacuum containers for food storage. According to the vacuum container for food storage according to the present invention for this purpose, as a vacuum container for storing food, the vacuum container The enclosure-type food storage section is open upward, and interlocking members protruding continuously along the upper part of the food storage section A casing having an integral rim flange, and a food storage unit to be detachably assembled and stored inside the food storage unit. A seating table on which food is placed on the upper surface, with slots formed horizontally and vertically on the surface and spaced apart. It is composed of a cover that seals an open food storage compartment by engaging with the interlocking flange of the casing, and the above On both sides of the cover, rotatably connected by a hinge to engage with the casing to seal or open the interior It is equipped with an operating locker, and allows suction force to pass through the upper surface of the cover and maintains a vacuum state. A check valve is installed, and an annular period checker surrounding the check valve is inserted into the upper surface of the cover. It is achieved by being fixed.

Description

Technology Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a food storage container, and more specifically, to a food ingredient stored by creating a vacuum inside the container. This invention relates to a vacuum container for food storage that can keep food fresh for a long period of time. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, since food ingredients or food items oxidize and spoil easily when exposed to air, effectively for a long time A means to store it was required.

[0004] For the reasons mentioned above, ordinary households store it in refrigerator compartments or in a frozen state, but this is consumed It had a very vulnerable problem when it came to power issues or storing contents sensitive to moisture, and this Due to these problems, containers have recently been designed to prevent corrosion, oxidation, etc. caused by the influence of air and other gases. It has reached the point of creating and maintaining a vacuum state to store ingredients or food.

[0005] As an example of a known example, a container for preserving materials or food, etc., by inhibiting the activation of airborne microorganisms. As such, Korean Patent Application No. 2004-0007875 (February 6, 2004) "Sealed container for food storage" is disclosed.

[0006] The disclosed patent is characterized by being largely composed of a sealed container and an inner bag provided inside. This involves vacuuming the interior of a sealed container using a pump or injecting air. It compresses the inner bag containing the materials to be stored to remove microorganisms contained in the air or supply fresh air, so The purpose of the application is to keep food ingredients or food fresh.

[0007] However, the disclosed patent, constructed and intended for the above configuration, provides an inner envelope inside a sealed container. It has a complex configuration that requires manual operation by the user to compress or supply air. Due to the complexity of the required valve configuration, it is inconvenient for household use, and for various purposes, that It simultaneously contained the problem that manufacturing costs could increase. The problem to be solved

[0008] In one preferred embodiment, the vacuum container for food storage according to the present invention solves all of the aforementioned problems. A simple configuration for storing or extracting food, increasing ease of operation while simultaneously providing a vacuum generator When performing vacuum with a valve structure that allows for easy attachment or detachment, and increasing the vacuum reliability of the vacuum vessel Food storage that enables the freshness of food, such as ingredients or food items stored on a surface, to be safely maintained for a long period of time. The purpose is to provide a vacuum vessel for tubular use.

[0009] In addition, other objects and effects of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description, and preferred embodiments of the present invention The detailed description and examples illustrating the examples are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. means of solving the problem

[0010] The present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose is a vacuum container for storing food, wherein the vacuum container is a housing-type food The storage portion is open upward, and an interlocking flange protruding continuously along the upper part of the food storage portion is integrally formed. A casing provided with, and food to be stored attached to the upper surface, detachably assembled to the inside of the food storage part. A seating table that is seated and has slots formed longitudinally and transversely on its surface at spaced intervals, and the casing It consists of a cover that seals an open food storage compartment by engaging with an interlocking flange, and on both sides of the cover A locker is installed that engages with the above casing and operates rotatably by a hinge to seal or open the interior. It is configured such that a check valve is installed on the upper surface of the cover to allow suction force to pass through and maintain a vacuum state. This is achieved by inserting and fixing an annular period checker surrounding the check valve onto the upper surface of the cover. It works. Effects of the invention

[0057] As explained in detail above, according to the vacuum container for food storage of the present invention, the casing, the seating table, With a cover equipped with a locker, assembly and connection can be performed conveniently, making it easy to use for household purposes. In particular, although it consists of a simple configuration, vacuum operation is performed by a check valve capable of maintaining a uniform vacuum state. It can be easily performed, and furthermore, by applying a period checker, the storage condition of food can be visually checked. It has the effect of significantly improving the stability of vacuum-stored food and the vacuum reliability of vacuum containers. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0001] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a vacuum container for food storage according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vacuum container cover for food storage according to the present invention. Figure 3 is an operating state diagram showing the state in which a check valve is opened and a vacuum is performed due to the operation of the vacuum device. *Explanation of symbols for major parts of the drawing* 10: Casing 12: Sidewall 14: Food storage section 16: Interlocking flange 18: Floor 19: Locking stone 20: Seating table 22: Slot 24: Through groove 30: Cover 31: Locker 33: Connecting protrusion 35: Hinge 36: Cover handle 37: Valve installation hole 38: End 39: Seating groove 40: Check valve 42: Stem 44: Upper disc 46: Sub-disk 50: Period checker 52: Period indicator ring 54: Fingertip Specific details for implementing the invention

[0011] Preferably, both sides of the casing that engage in the same direction as the locker mounted on the cover engage with the locker. It is characterized by having a protruding locking piece.

[0012] In addition, on the upper surface of the above cover, a cover handle extending in the longitudinal direction and forming a curved section is spaced left and right. It is characterized by being formed while forming.

[0013] Here, the above period checker has a circular period display ring with the month and day displayed attached to the upper surface of the cover. There are two or more finger tips that can be guided and moved along the upper surface of the period display ring, and the period display It is characterized by being connected to a ring.

[0014] Hereinafter, one preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, [in the drawings] The same symbol is assigned to parts that are functionally identical or similar.

[0015] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a vacuum container (100) for food storage according to the present invention is illustrated, and an embodiment of the present invention A vacuum vessel (100) according to the example comprises a housing-type casing (10), a seating table (20) that is seated inside the casing (10), and a casing It is equipped with a cover (30) that seals the sink (10) and is made of a combination of detachable parts.

[0016] The vacuum container (100) is a container for storing food, and its interior is vacuumed to a constant vacuum pressure, and this vacuum pressure is An electric vacuum device having a built-in vacuum pump or a manual vacuum device in the form of a syringe as shown in FIG. 3 This is achieved by sucking air inside the container by Chi (200).

[0017] A device that generates a vacuum in this way has been previously filed by the applicant and is disclosed and claimed in the Utility Model Registration Publication. Utility Model Registration No. 20-0373368 (2005.01.06) "Hand-type container vacuum device" or a device with a built-in vacuum pump A suitable vacuum device can be applied.

[0018] The vacuum container (100) is preferably made of a suitable hard, lightweight material such as molded hard synthetic resin or acrylic. It is formed from a material and may be coated with a transparent or opaque material on its outer surface.

[0019] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the casing (10) is faceted and surrounded by side walls (12) such as a supporting frame. It forms a housing shape and opens upward to form a food storage section (14) inside the casing (10).

[0020] The side wall (12) is extended upward and finished, and an interlocking flange (16) protrudes continuously along its edge. There is, and the protruding interlocking flange (16) has a certain width suitable for maintaining sufficient airtightness of the food storage unit (14). It consists of.

[0021] Preferably, side walls (12) are finished on both sides of the casing (10) so that the interlocking flange (16) protrudes from the starting surface. It forms a horizontally protruding locking projection (19), and this is the rotation of the locker (31) of the cover (30) described later. It is occluded or released depending on the movement.

[0022] Again, the downwardly extended side wall (12) is rounded and finished from the corner where it meets the floor (18), and the finished round Ding is gradually narrowing the width of the food storage section (14) between the side walls (12).

[0023] A seating table (20) described later is seated on the starting surface of the width that is rounded and narrowed, and the rounded seating table (20) It is spaced apart from the floor (18).

[0024] The aforementioned mounting table (20) is detachably assembled into the inner side of the food storage unit (14) and has a certain thickness. And, food to be stored on the top surface is placed on it.

[0025] The mounting table (20) has slots (22) formed therein that are spaced apart, and the slots (22) are on the horizontal surface of the mounting table (20). It may be formed by arranging it horizontally and vertically so as not to strain the bending strength of the seating table (20) on the surface.

[0026] Two or more through grooves (24) are symmetrically formed in the center of the mounting table (20), and these through grooves (24) and The slot (22) serves to discharge moisture, etc. of the food to be stored to the bottom of the casing (10), and the seating table (20) and the bottom (18) It simultaneously performs the role of rapidly expelling the air remaining in the space between.

[0027] The cover (30) engages with the cage (10) to seal the open food storage section (14).

[0028] The bottom flange surrounding this cover (30) has a connecting projection (33) to be coupled with the aforementioned interlocking flange (16). When formed and interlocked closely, the food storage unit (14) is sealed.

[0029] Two ribs on both sides of the cover (30), preferably on the same axis as the locking projection (19) of the casing (10) described above (34) is facing each other, and a hinge (35) protrudes inwardly from the facing rib (34), and the hinge (35) is the aforementioned lock It is connected to the ker (31) via a hinge so that it can rotate up and down.

[0030] The locker (31) is preferably locked or unlocked by the user so that the user's finger can be inserted. A groove (31a) for anti-slip and aesthetic improvement is formed in the direction, that is, on the front of the locker (31), and on the bottom surface as well. A circular groove (33a) is formed so that the user's finger can be inserted to easily lock and unlock the locker (31). Make it so.

[0031] On the upper surface of the cover (30), a curved portion (36a) extending in the longitudinal direction and having a constant width is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides. A formed cover handle (36) is formed.

[0032] The cover handle (36) forming the curved portion (36a) is formed with a constant depth and width, so that the user's finger fits comfortably. You can enter and lift the cover (30), and extend it in the longitudinal direction so that you can use both hands at a certain distance Make it have.

[0033] Furthermore, as illustrated in more detail in FIG. 3, the center of the upper surface of the cover (30) has a valve installed through the cover (30). A hole (37) is formed.

[0034] An end portion (38) is formed in the valve installation hole (37) and extends in the direction of the bottom surface while having a constant thickness, and this On the outer surface of the end (38), a plurality of through holes (38a) are formed in the circumferential direction.

[0035] The valve installation hole (37) allows only fluid moving in one direction to pass through, and then closes immediately when the internal and external pressures are in equilibrium. A check valve (40) is inserted and installed, and preferably, the check valve (40) is made of a rubber material having elasticity or a Other suitable materials can be applied.

[0036] This check valve (40) has a stem (42) that serves as a supporting frame, and is integrally connected to the upper and lower ends of the stem (42). It consists of upper and lower disks (44, 46).

[0037] The stem (42) is provided with a diameter smaller than that of the valve installation hole (37), and its length is from the starting surface of the valve installation hole (37) to the protruding end (38) is provided with a vertical length equal to the length between the finishing surfaces and is contracted with a constant compressive force.

[0038] The upper disc (44) is in close contact with the upper surface of the valve installation hole (37), that is, the upper surface of the cover (30), thereby sealing the valve installation hole (37). The lower disc (44) is in close contact with the finished surface of the protruding end (38).

[0039] In particular, the check valve (40) having the above configuration is a solid connection between the vacuum device (200) and the check valve (40) described above. To prevent product liability that may occur due to external protrusion, it is located below the upper surface of the cover (30). all.

[0040] Again, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the period checker (50) is in an annular seating groove (39) formed on the upper surface of the cover (30). It is settled.

[0041] The mounting groove (39) is for receiving and fixing the period checker (50), and is opened upward as shown in the illustration. There is, and the operating area of ​​the check valve (40) is bordered through the bulkhead (39a).

[0042] The period checker (50) comprises a period indicator ring (52) inserted into the aforementioned annular seating groove (39), and along the upper surface of the period indicator ring (52). It consists of a fingertip (54) that is guided and moved.

[0043] The period display ring (52) displays the month and day on its upper surface in a divided manner so that the user can easily recognize the display of the month and day. It is provided with a thickness and width proportional to the depth of the seating groove (39), and the fingertip (54) is on the upper surface of the period indicator ring (52). Provide two or more so that they can be moved to point to the location marked with the month and day, thereby determining the date the food was stored. It can be clearly recognized.

[0044] Next, the vacuum process resulting from the operation of the check valve as described above and the resulting effects will be explained in detail.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, first, the locker (31) is operated to separate the casing (10) and the cover (30) and the food storage unit (1 4) Opens.

[0046] Food is placed on the seating table (20) stored in the food storage unit (14). Meanwhile, moist ingredients such as vegetables The material falls to the floor (18) through the slit (22) of the mounting table (20) to maximize the removal of moisture contained in the material. It becomes huge.

[0047] Once the food is placed, close the cover (30) and engage the locker (31) with the locking piece (19) to open the food storage section (14). Seal it.

[0048] At this time, move the fingertip (54) of the period checker (50) to position it at the location where the current month and day are displayed.

[0049] Next, the suction port of the aforementioned manual vacuum device (200) is brought into close contact with the check valve (40). The check valve (40) is of the cover (30). Since it is located below the upper surface, the suction port of the vacuum device (200) is guided by the partition wall (39a) to a precise suction position It comes to be occupied.

[0050] When the piston (201) inserted into the cylinder of the vacuum device (200) is pulled out, suction force is generated, and this suction force is of the check valve (40). The upper disk (44) is lifted.

[0051] The suction force is induced between the lifted upper disc (44) and the valve installation hole (37), and the induced suction force is applied to the end (38). The air from the food storage unit (14) is sucked into the vacuum device (200) through the through hole (38a) formed in the reduction.

[0052] Due to continuous suction, the air inside the food installation hole (37) is depleted and naturally reaches a vacuum state.

[0053] When the inside of the valve installation hole (37) reaches a vacuum state, if the vacuum device (200) is removed, the upper disk (42) It is sucked down by vacuum pressure and comes into close contact with the upper surface of the cover (30) again, thereby sealing the valve installation hole (37) in a vacuum state. It works.

[0054] At this time, the user stops the vacuum device (200), separates the suction port from the partition (39a), and finishes the vacuum operation.

[0055] And through the vacuum process described above, the interior of the food storage unit (14) reaches a vacuum, and the air and microorganisms Food stored by preventing corrosion or oxidation caused by scent maintains its freshness for a long period.

[0056] The present invention may be implemented in various other forms without deviating from its spirit or main features. For this reason, the aforementioned embodiments are merely examples in all respects and should not be interpreted restrictively. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims for utility model registration, and nothing is defined by the text of the specification. It is not bound either. Furthermore, all variations or modifications falling within the scope of equivalents of the utility model registration claims are, of the present invention It is within the range. Explanation of the symbols -

Claims

Claim 1 A vacuum container for storing food, wherein the vacuum container comprises: a casing having an enclosure-type food storage section that is open upward and an interlocking flange that is integrally provided with a continuous protruding interlocking flange along the upper surface of the food storage section; a seating table that is detachably assembled to the inside of the food storage section and on which food to be stored is placed on the upper surface, and on which slots arranged at intervals are formed longitudinally and transversely on the surface; and a cover that engages with the interlocking flange of the casing to seal the opened food storage section, wherein lockers are mounted on both sides of the cover and are rotatable by hinges to engage with the casing to seal or open the interior, wherein a check valve is installed on the upper surface of the cover to allow suction force to pass through and maintain a vacuum state, and an annular check valve surrounding the check valve is inserted and fixed to the upper surface of the cover.

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