A meat stewing oil separator and cooking utensil assembly

Abstract

This invention discloses an oil separator and cooking utensil assembly for stewing meat, comprising: an oil separator shell with an oil collection area on its lower side and an oil storage area on its upper side; an overflow nozzle connected to the oil separator shell and used to guide floating debris on the water surface from one side of the oil collection area to the oil storage area; and a boiling barrier located below the overflow nozzle. The overflow nozzle forms an oil-gathering area connecting the oil collection area and the oil storage area, and an annular oil inlet is formed between the lower part of the overflow nozzle and the outer side of the boiling barrier. Floating debris in the oil collection area flows into the oil-gathering area through the oil inlet. This achieves automatic separation of oil, foam, and other floating debris on the water surface. The floating debris flows through the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area on the upper side of the oil separator, reducing tedious operation and improving separation efficiency, reducing stewing time, and improving the quality of meat and soup.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of cooking technology, specifically relating to an oil separator for stewing meat and a cooking utensil assembly having the oil separator for stewing meat. Background Technology

[0002] When stewing meat, the fat in the meat detaches from the meat and rises to the surface as the temperature rises, becoming liquid oil. At the same time, meat also contains residual blood, lymph, and other tissue fluids, as well as some adhering impurities. As the temperature rises, the proteins in these tissue fluids denature and turn into foam that floats on the surface of the soup. Oily soups are not only too greasy and affect appetite, but consuming large amounts of oil is also detrimental to health. The foam formed by the denaturation of blood and lymph fluids is the source of the meat's fishy smell, severely affecting the taste of the meat and soup. Furthermore, the foam is often grayish-brown, affecting the color of the food and making it less appetizing.

[0003] In short, for the reasons mentioned above, people usually skim off the oil and foam that accumulate on the surface when stewing meat, which is not only tedious but also impossible to remove completely.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems in the prior art by proposing an oil separator for stewing meat. This separator automatically separates floating matter such as oil and foam from the water surface. The floating matter flows through the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area on the upper side of the separator, reducing tedious operations and improving the separation effect. This also reduces stewing time and improves the quality of meat and soup.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution:

[0007] An oil separator for stewing meat, comprising:

[0008] The oil tank is divided into two sections: the lower side forms an oil collection area, and the upper side forms an oil storage area.

[0009] An oil overflow nozzle is connected to the oil distribution shell and is used to divert floating objects on the water surface on one side of the oil collection area to the oil storage area.

[0010] A boiling barrier is located below the overflow nozzle;

[0011] The overflow nozzle is configured to form an oil-gathering area that connects the oil collection area and the oil storage area. An annular oil inlet is formed between the lower part of the overflow nozzle and the outer side of the boiling shield. Floating matter in the oil collection area flows into the oil-gathering area through the oil inlet.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the overflow nozzle extends upward along the inner side of the oil separator, and the overflow nozzle has a flared structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, with the upper end of the overflow nozzle forming an overflow port.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the inner surface of the boiling barrier facing the oil-gathering area is provided to form an oil-gathering tank, which can be used to contain residual floating matter in the oil-gathering area.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the boiling barrier has an arc-shaped guide surface on the side facing the oil collection area, and the guide surface extends upward in an outward direction.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator has a first conical shell portion that is inclined inward in an upward direction, and the lower end of the overflow nozzle is connected to the upper end of the first conical shell portion.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator further has a second conical shell portion that bends outward from the outer side of the first conical shell portion and extends obliquely toward the oil storage area, the second conical shell portion being obliquely inward in an upward direction.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator further has a vertical cylindrical portion extending upward along the upper end of the second conical shell portion, and oil-absorbing paper is provided on the outer side of the vertical cylindrical portion.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, an oil distribution cap is also included covering the upper end of the overflow nozzle. The inner surface of the oil distribution cap facing the overflow nozzle forms an oil drain groove. The oil drain groove is used to guide the floating matter flowing out of the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area. The overflow port at the upper end of the overflow nozzle is located in the oil drain groove. The oil distribution cap and the outer side of the overflow nozzle form an oil drain port that connects the oil drain groove and the oil storage area.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, a connecting rod is provided between the oil separator cap and the boiling barrier, the connecting rod passing through the overflow nozzle, and the oil separator cap, the boiling barrier, and the connecting rod form a movable component that can move up and down.

[0020] Based on the above-mentioned oil separator for stewing meat, the present invention also provides a cookware assembly having the above-mentioned oil separator for stewing meat, which realizes the automatic separation of floating objects such as oil and foam on the water surface. The floating objects flow through the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area on the upper side of the oil separator, reducing the tedious operation of people and improving the separation effect, reducing stewing time, and improving the quality of meat and soup.

[0021] A cooking appliance assembly comprising a pot for stewing meat and the aforementioned oil separator for stewing meat, which is floatable and covers the water surface inside the pot.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages and positive effects of this invention are: it achieves automatic separation of floating matter such as oil and foam on the water surface. The floating matter flows through the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area on the upper side of the oil separator, reducing tedious manual operation and improving the separation effect, reducing stewing time, and improving the quality of meat and soup. By setting up a boiling barrier, when stewing meat over high heat, the soup is blocked by the boiling barrier, preventing it from entering the oil accumulation area and reaching the oil storage area, thus avoiding the oil separator sinking. At the same time, the boiling barrier reduces the area of ​​the oil inlet, which helps to maintain the pressure in the oil accumulation area, causing the floating matter to be pushed upwards to the oil storage area.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer after reading the detailed embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of an oil separator for stewing meat proposed in this invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an oil separator used for stewing meat in China;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the oil separator of the present invention during simmering over low or medium heat.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the oil separator of the present invention in preventing soup from overflowing when boiling over high heat.

[0029] Of which: 100g of oil-absorbing paper;

[0030] Oil storage area 201; Oil collection area 202; Oil accumulation area 203; Oil inlet 204; Oil spill outlet 205;

[0031] Oil overflow nozzle 210;

[0032] Oil separator 220; First conical shell 221; Second conical shell 222; Vertical cylinder 223; Paper slot 224;

[0033] Boil-blocking hood 300; oil collection tank 301; guide surface 302;

[0034] Connecting rod 400;

[0035] Oil drain cap 500; oil drain groove 510; oil drain port 520. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, with the direction closer to the axis of the oil separator being "inner," and the opposite being "outer." These terms are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0041] See Figures 1-4 This is an embodiment of an oil separator for stewing meat proposed in this invention. The oil separator includes: an oil separator shell 220, an overflow nozzle 210, and a boiling barrier 300. The oil separator shell 220 has an oil collection area 202 on its lower side and an oil storage area 201 on its upper side. The overflow nozzle 210 is connected to the oil separator shell 220 and is used to guide floating debris from one side of the oil collection area 202 to the oil storage area 201. The boiling barrier 300 is located below the overflow nozzle 210. The boiling barrier 300 is used to prevent water from spraying out along with oil and foam when the soup boils. The overflow nozzle 210 is configured to form an oil-gathering area 203 that connects the oil collection area 202 and the oil storage area 201. An annular oil inlet 204 is formed between the lower part of the overflow nozzle 210 and the outer side of the boiling shield 300. Floating debris in the oil collection area 202 flows into the oil-gathering area 203 through the oil inlet 204.

[0042] In this embodiment, before cooking, the oil separator for stewing meat is placed on the water surface in the cooking pot. During the cooking process, most of the oil and floating matter such as foam are automatically separated. After cooking, the remaining floating matter can be separated manually. This can greatly reduce the user's labor, reduce cooking time and energy consumption, and also improve the taste and nutrition of the food.

[0043] When stewing meat, oil, foam, and other floating matter accumulate and float on the water surface. With the oil separator in place, these floating matter are located in the oil collection area 202. As the broth boils, new oil, foam, and other floating matter are continuously separated. Driven by the floating matter and steam, the floating matter enters the oil collection area 203 through the oil inlet 204 and moves upward along the overflow nozzle 210, causing the floating matter above to overflow through the overflow nozzle 205 and reach the oil storage area 201, thus separating the floating matter from the water. This automatic separation of oil, foam, and other floating matter on the water surface, with the floating matter flowing through the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area 201 above the oil separator, reduces tedious manual operation, improves separation efficiency, reduces stewing time, and improves the quality of meat and broth. By setting up the boiling shield 300, when stewing meat over high heat, the soup will be blocked by the boiling shield 300, preventing it from entering the oil accumulation zone 203 and then reaching the oil storage zone 201, thus preventing the oil separator from sinking. At the same time, the boiling shield 300 reduces the area of ​​the oil inlet 204, which helps to maintain the pressure in the oil accumulation zone 203, so that floating objects are pushed upward to the oil storage zone 201.

[0044] In some embodiments of this application, the overflow nozzle 210 extends upward along the inner side of the oil distribution shell 220. The overflow nozzle 210 has a flared structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, and the upper end of the overflow nozzle 210 forms an overflow port 205. By setting the overflow nozzle 210 to be wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, it is beneficial to ensure that floating objects reach the pressure above the overflow nozzle 210 to achieve overflow.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, the inner surface of the boiling shield 300 facing the oil-collecting area 203 is provided to form an oil-collecting trough 301, which can be used to contain floating matter remaining in the oil-collecting area 203. During the stewing process, as the floating matter continuously overflows, it reaches the oil storage area 201, causing the floating matter to separate from the water. Later, the floating matter in the oil collection area 202 decreases, preventing the floating matter in the oil-collecting area 203 from overflowing further, and this part of the floating matter will remain in the oil-collecting area 203. The oil-collecting trough 301 is located at the lower end of the oil-collecting area 203 and can catch the floating matter remaining in the oil-collecting area 203, containing it in the oil-collecting trough 301, so that this part of the remaining floating matter is separated from the water surface.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, the boiling shield 300 has an arc-shaped guide surface 302 on the side facing the oil collection area 202, and the guide surface 302 extends upward in an outward direction. This facilitates guiding floating debris in the oil collection area 202 toward the oil inlet 204.

[0047] The boiling shield 300 serves two purposes: firstly, it collects floating debris remaining in the oil accumulation zone 203; secondly, it prevents oil and foam from accumulating at the bottom of the boiling shield 300. At higher heat levels, it also disperses boiling bubbles acting on the bottom of the boiling shield 300, preventing them from directly overflowing through the overflow nozzle 210. The boiling shield 300 is preferably made of food-grade stainless steel sheet through a single stamping process. The shape of the boiling shield 300 is preferably a portion of a sphere, but it is not limited to other curved surfaces, as long as it provides a seal with the inside of the overflow nozzle 210 and is circumferentially symmetrical.

[0048] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator 220 has a first conical shell portion 221 that is inclined inward in an upward direction, and the lower end of the overflow nozzle 210 is connected to the upper end of the first conical shell portion 221. The oil separator 220 also has a second conical shell portion 222 that is bent outward along the outside of the first conical shell portion 221 and extends inclined towards the oil storage area 201, and the second conical shell portion 222 is inclined inward in an upward direction. The oil separator 220 also has a vertical cylindrical portion 223 that extends upward along the upper end of the second conical shell portion 222, and oil-absorbing paper 100 is provided on the outside of the vertical cylindrical portion 223.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator 220 is generally a basin-shaped structure with an upward convex center and an open top. The oil separator 220 can be made of high-temperature resistant and oil-resistant food-grade plastic through one-time injection molding, preferably made of metal, especially food-grade stainless steel sheet, through stamping and / or spinning and polishing. It is durable, easy to clean and hygienic, and does not release microplastic particles.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, the vertical cylindrical portion 223 and the second conical shell portion 222 tightly connected thereto form a basin-shaped structure; the first conical shell portion 221 is the bottom of the basin-shaped structure, and the overflow nozzle 210 tightly connected to the upper opening of the first conical shell portion 221 is a raised portion with the bottom of the basin facing upwards and open. This ensures that when the oil separator is placed on the water surface, its weight is controlled to not exceed the weight of the water it displaces, causing the oil separator to float on the water surface.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, the vertical cylindrical portion 223 is a standard cylindrical tube with openings at the top and bottom, a shell-like structure with the top and bottom removed. A paper-holding slot 224 perpendicular to the horizontal plane is machined on the shell for mounting the oil-absorbing paper 100. The width of the paper-holding slot 224 is slightly larger than the thickness of two sheets of oil-absorbing paper 100 to facilitate mounting. The paper-holding slot 224 has a chamfer at the opening to allow the oil-absorbing paper 100 to be inserted while preventing injury to fingers.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, the oil-absorbing paper 100 is strip-shaped, with a width slightly greater than the length of the paper slot 224 to ensure oil absorption efficiency. The outer surface of the vertical cylinder 223 can be processed into a rough surface, which facilitates stronger adhesion of the oil-absorbing paper. When installing the strip-shaped oil-absorbing paper 100, first remove an appropriate length of oil-absorbing paper from the oil-absorbing paper tray, insert the first end into the paper slot 224, bend the section located inside the vertical cylinder 223 in the direction of the next wrapping, slightly pull the oil-absorbing paper strip around the vertical cylinder 223 once, then insert the second end through the paper slot 224 and bend it in the opposite direction to ensure a secure installation of the oil-absorbing paper 100.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, the second conical shell portion 222 is a frustum-shaped shell structure without its top and bottom ends. The diameter of its upper end is the same as the diameter of the vertical cylinder portion 223, and the two are sealed together or integrally formed. The lower end diameter is larger than the upper end diameter. That is, the diameter of the combined body of the vertical cylinder portion 223 and the second conical shell portion 222 increases vertically from top to bottom. This means that the gap between the combined body and the cooking pot gradually increases vertically from bottom to top. When boiling water passes through this designed gap, it is deflected, preventing splashing. Simultaneously, this design also prevents the oil-absorbing paper 100 from sliding down and becoming submerged in the soup, thus preventing it from contacting water and becoming ineffective before completing its oil-absorbing task. The outer surface of the second conical shell portion 222 is processed into a rough surface to facilitate the adhesion of oil and foam. The second conical shell portion 222 can be part of a standard conical surface or other curved surfaces, as long as its lower end diameter is larger than its upper end diameter.

[0054] In some embodiments of this application, the first conical shell portion 221 is also a frustum-shaped shell structure without its upper and lower bases. Its lower base diameter is the same as the lower base diameter of the second conical shell portion 222, while its upper base diameter is much smaller than the lower base diameter. The first conical shell portion 221 and the second conical shell portion 222 are connected by a lower end seal or integrally formed. After processing, the first conical shell portion 221 is essentially nested upwards within the second conical shell portion 222. The first conical shell portion 221 can be part of a standard conical surface or other curved surfaces, as long as its lower base diameter is greater than its upper base diameter. The upper base diameter of the first conical shell portion 221 is smaller than the upper base diameter of the second conical shell portion 222. The space enclosed by the second conical shell portion 222 and the first conical shell portion 221 constitutes the main part of the oil storage area 201. When oil and foam enter the oil storage area 201, they are evenly distributed within the annular space defined by the oil storage area 201, allowing the entire structure to float more stably on the surface of the soup in the cooking pot. The frustum-shaped space contained in the lower surface of the first conical shell portion 221 is the oil collection area 202. After oil liquefaction and foam generation, it will rise to the surface and gradually converge towards the center when it comes into contact with the lower surface of the first conical shell portion 221.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, the overflow nozzle 210 is also a frustum-shaped shell structure with the upper and lower bases removed. The diameter of the lower base is the same as that of the upper base of the first conical shell portion 221, and the two are sealed together or integrally formed. The diameter of the upper base is smaller than that of the lower base. After the overflow nozzle 210 is connected to the first conical shell portion 221, both its upper and lower ends are open structures. The upper opening is smaller than the lower opening, which allows the oil and foam accumulated there to rise more easily when the soup is slightly boiling, thanks to the force of boiling. The highest point of the overflow nozzle 210 is lower than the upper edge of the vertical cylinder portion 223, to help the oil and foam to flow out of the overflow nozzle 210 and prevent soup from overflowing into the vertical cylinder portion 223. The height of the oil separator for stewing meat can also be reduced to accommodate more cooking pots. The overflow nozzle 210 can be part of a standard conical surface or other curved surfaces, as long as its lower base diameter is larger than its upper base diameter.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, the oil separator for stewing meat further includes an oil-distributing cap 500 covering the upper end of the overflow nozzle 210. An oil drain groove 510 is formed on the inner surface of the oil-distributing cap 500 facing the overflow nozzle 210. The oil drain groove 510 is used to guide floating debris flowing out of the overflow nozzle 210 to the oil storage area 201. The overflow port 205 at the upper end of the overflow nozzle 210 is located within the oil drain groove 510. The oil-distributing cap 500 and the outer side of the overflow nozzle 210 form an oil drain port 520 communicating with the oil drain groove 510 and the oil storage area 201. The oil-distributing cap 500 is preferably made of a high-temperature resistant heat-insulating material and is movably fitted onto the upper opening of the overflow nozzle 210. The lower opening of the oil-distributing cap 500 covers the outer side of the overflow nozzle 210.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, a connecting rod 400 is provided between the oil separator cap 500 and the boiling barrier 300. The connecting rod 400 passes through the overflow nozzle 210, and the oil separator cap 500, the boiling barrier 300, and the connecting rod 400 form a movable component that can move up and down. The connecting rod 400 connects the boiling barrier 300 and the oil separator cap 500, making them a fixed integrated structure, and making the oil separator cap 500 a component that can pull the entire oil separator shell 220; the movable component composed of the three can move up and down, and the movable part of the boiling barrier 300 is restricted to below the overflow nozzle 210. In order to connect the oil separator cap 500 and the boiling barrier 300, a nut can be embedded in the top center of the internal space of the oil separator cap 500 during manufacturing, or a connecting nut can be fixed on the boiling barrier 300 or a threaded hole can be opened. Since the connecting rod 400 is in long-term contact with high-temperature water, in order to prevent rust and ensure food hygiene, it is preferably made of food-grade stainless steel.

[0058] In some embodiments of this application, when using the oil separator, the oil separator floats on the surface of the water in the pot. The following describes the method of using the oil separator, which includes the following steps:

[0059] S10. During cooking, after boiling over high heat, the heat is reduced to low heat for simmering. Oil and foam continuously emerge and rise, causing the floating matter to separate and reach the oil storage area 201.

[0060] Specifically, after boiling begins, most of the floating matter rises to the lower surface of the first conical shell 221, which is the oil collection area 202, and slowly moves towards the center of the first conical shell 221. It passes through the oil inlet 204 between the boiling shield 300 and the oil separator 220 and enters the oil accumulation area 203 enclosed by the overflow nozzle 210 until it is full. At this time, the slight boiling force generated by the low heat will cause the surface of the soup in the center of the cooking pot to ripple, allowing the floating oil and foam in the oil accumulation area 203 to intermittently cross the overflow nozzle 210 and enter the oil drain trough 510 inside the oil separator 500, and then collect in the oil storage area 201 after passing through the oil drain 520.

[0061] S20. After cooking, the floating matter remaining in the oil collection area 202 and the oil gathering area 203 is squeezed into the oil storage area 201 by the downward pressure oil separator.

[0062] Specifically, after cooking, most of the oil and floating matter, such as foam, automatically separate and are stored in the oil storage area 201. A small amount of oil and foam remain in the oil collection area 203 enclosed by the overflow nozzle 210, the oil distribution shell 220, and the oil convergence area 202 between the cooking pot and the oil overflow nozzle 210. To clean this floating matter, press down on the oil distribution cap 500. Stop when you observe soup flowing out from the drain port 520; at this point, most of the floating matter gathered there has entered the oil storage area 201. Pressing down on the oil distribution cap 500 is equivalent to pressing the entire oil separator downwards, causing the water level to rise. The oil and foam distributed in the gap between the oil distribution shell 220 and the cooking pot will be absorbed by the oil-absorbing paper 100 located at the vertical cylinder 223.

[0063] S30. Remove the oil separator and empty the floating debris in the oil storage area 201.

[0064] At the same time, when the oil separator cap 500 is pulled upward to prepare to remove the oil separator, the boiling shield 300 is moved upward by the connecting rod 400 and blocks the remaining oil and foam in the oil collection area 203 space surrounded by the overflow nozzle 210, so that the floating matter remaining in the oil collection area 203 gathers into the oil collection tank 301.

[0065] Oil and foam that are not absorbed by the oil-absorbing paper 100 between the oil separator and the cooking pot will adhere to the rough outer surface of the second conical shell 222 as the oil separator shell 220 moves upward.

[0066] In step S10, if the user does not switch to simmering over low heat, the process proceeds to step S11 if the temperature reaches a moderate boil, and to step S12 if the temperature reaches a vigorous boil.

[0067] Step S11. When the water reaches moderate boiling, the boiling barrier 300 stops the boiling. The rising water cannot lift the movable parts consisting of the boiling barrier 300, connecting rod 400, and oil separator 500 upwards, so the oil inlet 204 is not closed, and the boiling barrier 300 is located directly below the overflow nozzle 210. Furthermore, the boiling barrier 300 disperses the rising water in all directions, which is insufficient to cause large water surface fluctuations in the oil accumulation zone 203. Only oil and foam can be allowed to fluctuate and flow out, without a large amount of soup flowing out.

[0068] Step S12. When boiling violently, the boiling water has enough power to lift the movable part upward, causing the boiling shield 300 to move upward and close the oil inlet 204 between the overflow nozzle 210 and the boiling shield 300, thereby preventing soup from entering the oil storage area 201.

[0069] If too much soup enters the oil storage area 201, it may cause the oil separator 220 to sink, resulting in failure of oil-water separation. When boiling over high heat, due to the setting of the second conical shell 222, the gap between the second conical shell 222 and the cooking pot increases from bottom to top, which can weaken the kinetic energy of the soup sprayed out here and prevent soup from splashing into the oil storage area 201.

[0070] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages and positive effects of this invention are: automatic separation of oil, foam, and broth, eliminating the need for skimming oil and foam during cooking; efficient separation of oil, foam, and water ensures thorough cleaning; it prevents accidental operation, such as when the user is stewing meat over high heat, the broth is blocked by the boiling shield and will not accidentally enter the oil storage area, causing the oil separator to sink; there is no need to wash the meat midway, allowing the cooking process to continue uninterrupted and saving time; and there is no need for secondary water addition and steaming, ensuring the taste and quality of the food, preserving nutrients, and saving energy.

[0071] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. An oil separator for stewing meat, characterized in that, include: The oil tank is divided into an oil collection area on the lower side and an oil storage area on the upper side. An oil overflow nozzle is connected to the oil distribution shell and is used to divert floating objects on the water surface on one side of the oil collection area to the oil storage area. A boiling barrier is located below the overflow nozzle; The overflow nozzle is configured to form an oil-gathering area that connects the oil collection area and the oil storage area. An annular oil inlet is formed between the lower part of the overflow nozzle and the outer side of the boiling shield. Floating debris in the oil collection area flows into the oil-gathering area through the oil inlet. The oil overflow nozzle has a flared structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. The inner surface of the anti-boiling cover facing the oil accumulation area forms an oil accumulation trough, which can be used to contain floating debris remaining in the oil accumulation area. The anti-boiling cover forms an arc-shaped guide surface facing the oil collection area, and the guide surface extends upward in the outward direction. It also includes an oil separator cap covering the upper end of the overflow nozzle, and a connecting rod is provided between the oil separator cap and the boiling barrier. The connecting rod passes through the overflow nozzle, and the oil separator cap, the boiling barrier, and the connecting rod form a movable part that can move up and down.

2. The oil separator for stewing meat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The overflow nozzle extends upward along the inner side of the oil separator, and the upper end of the overflow nozzle forms an overflow port.

3. The oil separator for stewing meat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The oil separator has a first conical shell portion that is inclined inward in an upward direction, and the lower end of the oil overflow nozzle is connected to the upper end of the first conical shell portion.

4. The oil separator for stewing meat according to claim 3, characterized in that, The oil distribution shell also has a second conical shell portion that bends outward from the outer side of the first conical shell portion and extends obliquely toward the oil storage area side, the second conical shell portion being obliquely inward in an upward direction.

5. The oil separator for stewing meat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The oil separator also has a vertical cylindrical portion extending upward along the upper end of the second conical shell portion, and oil-absorbing paper is provided on the outer side of the vertical cylindrical portion.

6. The oil separator for stewing meat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The inner surface of the oil separator cap facing the overflow nozzle forms an oil drain groove, which is used to guide the floating matter flowing out of the overflow nozzle to the oil storage area. The overflow port at the upper end of the overflow nozzle is located in the oil drain groove. The oil separator cap and the outer side of the overflow nozzle form an oil drain port that connects the oil drain groove and the oil storage area.

7. A cooking utensil assembly, characterized in that, A stewing oil separator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a pot for stewing meat and a floating lid placed on the surface of water inside the pot.

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