Electric baking tray for cooking

Abstract

The invention provides a cooking electric baking tray with a novel structure. The electric baking tray for cooking according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a tray body unit (6) for carrying an object to be cooked; a heater unit (4) that heats the tray unit; and a machine body (2) on which the heater unit is disposed, the tray unit being provided with: a composite plate (61) having an upper surface (611) on which an object to be cooked is placed; and a side plate (62) extending downwards from at least a part of the outer edge of the composite plate, the disc unit is arranged on the machine body, the composite plate is arranged above the heater unit arranged in the machine body, and the upper surface of the composite plate is arranged at a position higher than the upper end (21t) of the machine body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electric baking pan for cooking. Background Technology

[0002] An electric baking pan is a device that places food to be cooked on a plate heated by a heater, and then cooks the food. The food to be cooked can be ingredients such as meat or vegetables.

[0003] Existing electric baking pans for cooking include a pan body and a main body (for example, see Patent Document 1). The pan body has a cooking surface and an outer peripheral wall. The cooking surface is the surface that supports the food being cooked. The outer peripheral wall extends upward from the outer edge of the cooking surface. The outer peripheral wall is used to prevent oil or moisture from flowing out of the cooking surface. The main body houses the pan body.

[0004] The cooking surface of the plate housed within the appliance is located below the top of the appliance. Therefore, when a user cuts food placed on the cooking surface with a knife, the user's knife may come into contact with the outer wall or the appliance. In other words, the user's knife operation may be restricted by the outer wall or the appliance.

[0005] Existing technical documents Patent documents: Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-063579. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve The present invention aims to provide an electric baking pan for cooking with a novel structure.

[0007] Solution for solving the problem This invention relates to an electric baking pan for cooking, which heats and cooks food. The electric baking pan comprises: a pan body unit that carries the food to be cooked; a heater unit that heats the pan body unit; and a body housing the heater unit. The pan body unit includes: a composite plate having an upper surface that carries the food to be cooked; and a side plate extending downward from at least a portion of the outer edge of the composite plate. The pan body unit is disposed within the body such that the composite plate is positioned above the heater unit disposed within the body, and the upper surface is located above the upper end of the body.

[0008] Invention Effects This invention provides a cooking electric baking pan with a novel structure. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the electric baking pan for cooking according to the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 for Figure 1An exploded 3D view of an electric baking pan for cooking.

[0011] Figure 3 To show in Figure 1 A side view of the electric baking pan for cooking, showing the heater unit installed in the body.

[0012] Figure 4 To observe from below Figure 1 A 3D image of an electric baking pan for cooking.

[0013] Figure 5 To show Figure 1 A top view of the electric baking pan with the pan body unit removed.

[0014] Figure 6 To observe from below Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the pan body unit of an electric baking pan for cooking.

[0015] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Side view of an electric baking pan for cooking.

[0016] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An enlarged cross-sectional view of an electric baking pan for cooking along line AA. Detailed Implementation

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the electric baking pan for cooking of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "the device") will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] In the following description, "down" in this specification refers to the direction of gravity in this device. On the other hand, "up" is the opposite of "down." That is, the up-down direction in this specification is the vertical direction relative to the horizontal direction.

[0019] ●Electric Baking Pan for Cooking● ●Structure of an electric baking pan for cooking The structure of this device is as follows.

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an embodiment of this device.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the device.

[0022] This device 1 heats and cooks a food (not shown). The food being cooked can be meat or vegetables, etc. This device 1 includes a main body 2, an operating unit 3, a heater unit 4, an oil receiving tray 5, and a plate unit 6.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view showing the state in which the heater unit is arranged in the body of this device.

[0024] Figure 4 A perspective view of the device from below.

[0025] In the following description, appropriate references will be made. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0026] The body 2 is used to house the heater unit 4 and the oil receiving tray 5. The body 2 is a rectangular cuboid when viewed from above. The body 2 is made of a resin with high heat resistance. The body 2 has side walls 21 and a base 22.

[0027] The side wall 21 extends upward from the outer edge of the base 22. The side wall 21 has a predetermined height extending in the vertical direction. The side wall 21 has an upper end surface 211 at its upper end 21t. The upper end 21t is located at the uppermost position of the body 2.

[0028] The upper surface 211 is a surface that extends horizontally from the upper end 21t of the side wall 21.

[0029] The base 22 is the base (body) of the machine body 2. The base 22 has a central hole 22h in its center. The base 22 has multiple ventilation holes 24h around the central hole 22h. The base 22 has legs 23 on its lower surface.

[0030] The central hole 22h is a large opening formed in the center of the base 22 when viewed from above. The central hole 22h is rectangular. The central hole 22h is used to suppress overheating of the device 1 caused by the heat generated by the heater 42.

[0031] The support legs 23 form a space (constituting part of the external space) enclosed by the mounting surface supporting the device 1 (e.g., the surface of a dining table) and the base 22. The base 22 does not directly contact the mounting surface via the support legs 23. That is, the support legs 23 suppress the heating of the mounting surface due to the heat generated by the heater 42. The support legs 23 have four cylindrical support legs 23 (23a, 23b, 23c, 23d), one of which is arranged near each of the four corners of the base 22.

[0032] The vent is provided to create airflow between the interior and exterior spaces of this device 1.

[0033] The operation unit 3 controls the operation of the device 1. The object controlled by the operation unit 3 is the temperature of the composite plate 61 (the heating temperature of the heater 42), which will be described later. The operation unit 3 is installed in the body 2. The operation unit 3 includes an operation body 31, a knob 32, an LED 33, a control unit (not shown), and a power cord 34.

[0034] The operating unit 31 is a component equipped with a knob 32, an LED 33, a control unit, and a power cord 34. The operating unit 31 is made of a heat-resistant resin. The operating unit 31 is mounted on the main body 2.

[0035] The knob 32 is operated by the user. The knob 32 is rotatably mounted on the operating body 31. The power supply of this device 1 is switched ON / OFF according to the rotation of the knob 32. In addition, the output (heating temperature) of the heater 42 changes according to the amount of rotation of the knob 32.

[0036] LED 33 is used to notify the user of the operating status of device 1. That is, when LED 33 is lit, the user knows that the power supply of device 1 is ON. Specifically, LED 33 functions as a mode indicator. When the temperature is within the specified range set by knob 32 (e.g., 200 degrees), LED 33 lights up. Additionally, when the specified range is not reached (e.g., heating or cooling), LED 33 flashes. Furthermore, in case of equipment malfunction or improper settings, it can display in a different manner than described above (e.g., different flashing cycles). When LED 33 is off, the user knows that the power supply of device 1 is OFF.

[0037] The control unit controls the ON / OFF of the power supply of the device 1 and the output (heating temperature) of the heater 42 based on the rotation of the knob 32. The control unit controls the operation of the heater unit 4 based on the temperature information of the temperature sensor 43 (described later) so that the output (heating temperature) of the heater 42 reaches the desired output.

[0038] The control unit consists of processors such as CPUs (Central Processing Units), MPUs (Microprocessors), and DSPs (Digital Signal Processors); volatile memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory) that functions as the processor's operating area; and non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various information for data analysis, processing, and control. Therefore, compared to simpler structures like bimetallic thermostats, this device 1 can achieve higher precision control.

[0039] The power cord 34 supplies the power required to operate this device 1 from an external power source (not shown) to the control unit. One end of the power cord 34 is fixed to the operating body 31. The other end (plug) of the power cord 34 can be plugged into and disconnected from the external power source.

[0040] An external power source is a power source that supplies power to this device 1 from the outside.

[0041] The heater unit 4 is used to heat the composite plate 61. That is, the heater unit 4 heats the food being cooked via the composite plate 61. The heater unit 4 is disposed on the body 2. The heater unit 4 is fixed to the body 2. The heater unit 4 includes a shield 41, a heater 42, a temperature sensor 43, a cover 44, and a fixing leg 45.

[0042] The shield 41 blocks heat from the heater 42. The shield 41 houses the heater 42 and the temperature sensor 43. The shield 41 surrounds the lower and sides of the heater 42. The shield 41 is disc-shaped. The shield 41 is made of a metal with high thermal insulation properties. The shield 41 is mounted on the body 2. The shield 41 has a cover 44 and a fixing foot 45. The shield 41 does not contact the base 22.

[0043] Heater 42 is the heat source of this device 1. Heater 42 heats the food being cooked via composite plate 61. Heater 42 is positioned below composite plate 61. When plate unit 6 is placed on heater unit 4, heater 42 comes into contact with composite plate 61. Heater 42 heats composite plate 61 from below. Heater 42 is a known sheathed heater. Heater 42 is formed by a sheathed heater. To ensure uniform heat conduction to composite plate 61, heaters 42 are arranged at equal intervals relative to composite plate 61. Heater 42 is heated by electricity from an external power source. Heater 42 is connected to an external power source via a control unit. Heater 42 is positioned on shield 41 from the control unit via cover 44. Heater 42 is connected to the control unit from shield 41 via cover 44. Heater 42 is fixed to shield 41 via heater bracket 42s that support heater 42. That is, heater 42 is positioned above shield 41.

[0044] Temperature sensor 43 is used to measure the temperature of composite plate 61. Temperature sensor 43 is, for example, a known thermistor. Temperature sensor 43 is disposed above shield 41. When plate unit 6 is placed on heater unit 4, the sensor portion at the front end of temperature sensor 43 contacts composite plate 61. Temperature sensor 43 is connected to control unit via wire (not shown). The wire connected to control unit is connected to temperature sensor 43 via cover 44.

[0045] The cover 44 houses a portion of the heater 42 and a portion of the wire connected to the temperature sensor 43. The cover 44 is disposed on the lower surface of the shield 41. The cover 44 prevents the heater 42 from being exposed to the outside of the shield 41. The cover 44 blocks heat from the heater 42 it houses. The cover 44 is made of a metal with high thermal insulation properties.

[0046] A fixed support 45 supports the shielding member 41. The fixed support 45 is fixed to the base 22. The fixed support 45 forms a space between the shielding member 41 and the base 22. That is, this device 1 has a so-called floating structure between the body 2 and the heater unit 4. Therefore, this device 1 can effectively suppress the temperature rise of the mounting surface due to the heat generated by the heater 42. The fixed support 45 has four cylindrical fixed supports 45a, 45b, 45c, and 45d, one of which is arranged near each of the four corners of the shielding member 41. The fixed support 45 is made of a metal with high thermal insulation properties.

[0047] Figure 5 This is a top view showing the device with the disc unit removed.

[0048] Please refer to the following explanation as appropriate. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0049] The drip tray 5 collects oil (including so-called seasoning oil) dripping from the upper surface 611 of the composite plate 61. The drip tray 5 is detachably housed within the body 2. The drip tray 5 is a component formed by arranging U-shaped grooves into a rectangle. The drip tray 5 is made of metal with an oil-repellent finish. The drip tray 5 is disposed within the internal space of the body 2. The drip tray 5 is positioned between the side wall 21 and the heater unit 4. That is, the drip tray 5 is horizontally positioned around the heater unit 4. The upper part of the drip tray 5 is approximately at the same height as the upper end 21t of the side wall 21. The drip tray 5 has an outer plate portion 51 forming a groove, an inner plate portion 52, and a bottom plate portion 53.

[0050] The outer plate 51 is the plate on the outer periphery of the oil receiving tray 5. When the oil receiving tray 5 is disposed in the internal space of the body 2, a portion of the outer plate 51 abuts against the side wall 21.

[0051] The inner plate 52 is the plate on the inner circumference of the oil receiving pan 5.

[0052] The base plate 53 is the base plate of the oil receiving tray 5 disposed between the outer plate 51 and the inner plate 52. When the tray unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, the base plate 53 is located below the side plate 62.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the disk unit of this device from below.

[0054] Please refer to the following explanation as appropriate. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0055] The plate unit 6 is the component that supports the food being cooked. The plate unit 6 is mounted on the heater unit 4. The plate unit 6 is detachably installed on the main body 2. That is, the plate unit 6 is detachably installed on the heater unit 4. The plate unit 6 is heated by the heater unit 4. The plate unit 6 is box-shaped with an opening at the bottom. The cross-section of the plate unit 6 is an inverted U-shape. The plate unit 6 includes a composite plate 61, side plates 62, a handle 63, and guide members 64.

[0056] The composite plate 61 has an upper surface 611 for supporting the food being cooked. The composite plate 61 is placed on the heater 42. That is, the composite plate 61 is positioned above the heater unit 4, which is located within the body 2. The composite plate 61 is a rectangular plate-shaped member when viewed from above. The composite plate 61 is a metal plate formed by joining dissimilar metals using a technique of rolling under pressure. The composite plate 61 is a sheet material formed by sandwiching an aluminum intermediate plate between two stainless steel plates. In the composite plate 61, for example, the thickness of each stainless steel plate is 0.8 mm and the thickness of the aluminum plate is 5.0 mm. The aluminum of the intermediate plate has a high thermal conductivity, thus enabling heat to be evenly conducted throughout the composite plate 61. The composite plate 61 has a thickness sufficient to prevent a rapid drop in the temperature of the food being cooked, thus exhibiting high heat retention. The composite plate 61 is an example of an upper plate having an upper surface for supporting the food being cooked.

[0057] The upper surface 611 is a horizontal surface that supports the food being cooked. The upper surface 611 is a surface that has been surface-processed by grinding. The surface processing uses a vibratory grinding process that randomly forms patterns. This processing makes scratches on the upper surface 611 caused by knives, etc., less noticeable. When the plate unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, that is, when the plate unit 6 is arranged in the body 2, the upper surface 611 is located above the body 2.

[0058] Side plates 62 are used to guide oil and other substances from the food being cooked on the composite plate 61 to the oil receiving tray 5. Side plates 62 protrude downwards along the outer edge of the composite plate 61. Side plates 62 are rectangular plate-shaped members when viewed from the side. Side plates 62 are fixed (welded) to the composite plate 61. That is, four side plates 62 are fixed downwards from the composite plate 61. Thus, the four side plates 62 fixed to the composite plate 61 form a space below the composite plate 61. Side plates 62 are made of the same stainless steel as the upper surface 611. The material of side plates 62 is different from that of the composite plate 61. That is, the side plates 62 are made of a metal with higher heat insulation properties than the composite plate 61. Furthermore, the thickness of side plates 62 is less than the thickness of the composite plate 61. Therefore, even if the composite plate 61 is thickened, the overall weight reduction of the plate unit 6 can be achieved. Side plates 62 have a lower end 62u.

[0059] The lower end 62u is the lower end of the side plate 62. When the disc unit 6 is disposed on the body 2, the disc unit 6 is configured such that the lower end 62u is opposite to the bottom plate portion 53 constituting the oil receiving tray 5. That is, in the horizontal direction, the lower end 62u is located between the outer plate portion 51 and the inner plate portion 52 constituting the oil receiving tray 5.

[0060] The handle 63 is gripped by the user holding the disc unit 6. The handle 63 is fixed to two opposing side plates 62. The pair of handles 63 are arranged opposite each other to hold the composite plate 61. The user moves the disc unit 6 by gripping the pair of handles 63 with both hands. The handle 63 is made of a resin with high heat insulation properties.

[0061] The guide member 64 positions the disk unit 6 mounted on the heater unit 4. That is, when the disk unit 6 is positioned on the heater unit 4, the guide member 64 determines the front-to-back and left-to-right positions of the disk unit 6 in the horizontal direction. The guide member 64 is fixed to the inner side of the side plate 62. The guide member 64 is disposed within the space enclosed by the four side plates 62. The guide member 64 includes eight guide elements (64a, 64b, 64c, 64d, 64e, 64f, 64g, 64h, 64e, 64g, 64h not shown) respectively fixed to the four side plates 62. The user places the disk unit 6 on the heater unit 4 without the guide member 64 contacting the heater unit 4. In other words, when the user places the disk unit 6 on the heater unit 4, the guide member 64 does not straddle the side of the shield 41.

[0062] ● Assembly method of this device The assembly method of this device 1 is as follows.

[0063] First, the oil receiving tray 5 is placed in a designated position within the internal space of the machine body 2. The oil receiving tray 5 is configured to surround the heater unit 4.

[0064] Next, the disc unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, which is already solidified on the body 2. When the disc unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, the composite plate 61 contacts the heater 42. When the disc unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, the lower end 62u of the side plate 62 is opposite to the bottom plate portion 53 of the oil receiving tray 5.

[0065] Next, the user connects the power cord 34 of the operation unit 3 to an external power source.

[0066] ●How to use this device The method of using this device 1 is as follows.

[0067] Figure 7 This is a side view of the device.

[0068] Figure 8This is an enlarged sectional view of the device along line AA.

[0069] Please refer to the following explanation as appropriate. Figure 1 and Figure 2 .

[0070] First, the user rotates the knob 32 of the operating unit 3 in a clockwise direction (e.g., clockwise) to switch the power supply from OFF to ON. The user adjusts the specified temperature that makes the device 1 operate by rotating the knob 32.

[0071] When the user rotates the knob 32, the control unit supplies power to the heater 42 based on the user's rotation of the knob 32. The heater 42, powered by the electricity, generates heat. The composite panel 61 is heated by the heat generated by the heater 42. The temperature of the composite panel 61 is measured by the temperature sensor 43. The measured temperature is sent to the control unit via a wire connected to the temperature sensor 43. Based on the measured temperature, the control unit controls the heating action of the heater 42 so that the composite panel 61 reaches the expected temperature corresponding to the amount of rotation of the knob 32.

[0072] Next, the user confirms that the composite plate 61 has entered the specified temperature range via the LED 33 display. After confirming that the preparation for heating and cooking is complete, the user places the food to be cooked on the composite plate 61. The food placed on the composite plate 61 is then heated and cooked.

[0073] In this device 1, when the plate unit 6 is placed on the heater unit 4, the upper surface 611 of the composite plate 61 is located above the upper end 21t of the main body 2. That is, in the vertical direction, the upper surface 611 is positioned higher than the upper end 21t. In this device 1, the composite plate 61 does not have a structure extending upward from its outer edge (e.g., the outer peripheral wall of a conventional electric baking pan). Therefore, when the user cuts the food placed on the upper surface 611 with a knife, the user's knife operation is not limited by the main body 2.

[0074] Furthermore, the upper surface 611 of the composite plate 61 is made of high-strength stainless steel. Moreover, the upper surface 611 has undergone surface finishing through grinding. Therefore, the device 1 is not easily scratched on the upper surface 611 by tools or the like. Furthermore, even if scratches are formed on the upper surface 611, they are not easily noticeable.

[0075] Furthermore, the upper surface 611 of the composite plate 61 is located above the upper end 21t of the body 2, thus placing the food to be cooked at the highest position of the device 1. Therefore, when the user is cooking, the device 1 allows the user to visually confirm the cooking status of the food from the side. That is, the device 1 has good visibility from any position in 360 degrees, thus achieving a demonstration effect similar to a live kitchen.

[0076] Furthermore, when the plate unit 6 is disposed on the body 2, the upper surface 611, side plate 62, upper end face 211, and side wall 21 of the composite plate 61 are arranged in a stepped manner. As a result, the device 1 has a structure reminiscent of a stepped stage. The device 1 provides a new form of entertainment: surrounding guests can watch with great interest the user's cooking demonstration on the stage.

[0077] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the height of the upper surface of the composite plate in the vertical direction is positioned at approximately 1.5 times the height of the upper end of the machine body. As the height difference between the upper surface and the upper end increases, the visibility of the food being cooked, placed on the upper surface, is improved.

[0078] Here, the device 1 includes a side plate 62 extending from the outer edge of the composite plate 61. The lower end 62u of the side plate 62 is located opposite the bottom plate portion 53 of the oil receiving tray 5. Therefore, the device 1 can allow oil or the like from the food being heated and cooked to drip to a predetermined location. That is, the device 1 will not be contaminated by oil or the like from the food being cooked.

[0079] Next, the user ends the heating and cooking of the food. When the user wants to end the heating and cooking of the food, they rotate the knob 32 of the operation unit 3 in the opposite direction (e.g., counterclockwise) to switch the power from ON to OFF. The LED 33 turns off when the power is OFF.

[0080] Next, the user removes the oil tray 5 and the tray unit 6 from the main body 2 and cleans the device 1.

[0081] ●Other Implementation Methods● It should be noted that in this invention, the shape of the body is rectangular when viewed from above (as shown in the attached figure), but it is not limited to this. Similarly, the shape of the composite plate of the disc unit is not limited to this, as long as its upper surface is plate-shaped.

[0082] Furthermore, in this invention, the disc unit is integrally formed by fixing (welding) the composite plate and the side plate, but the composite plate can also be formed separately from the side plate. In the case where the composite plate and the side plate are separate, the side plate can also be integrally formed with the oil receiving tray.

[0083] Furthermore, in this invention, the composite plate is composed of three layers of metal plates, but the number of layers and materials can be appropriately changed as needed. Additionally, when the composite plate is, for example, 5mm to 8mm thick, a thicker plate is more advantageous in terms of heat storage. On the other hand, a thicker composite plate is disadvantageous in terms of weight. Therefore, composite plates of various specifications can be prepared according to the usage method and replaced as needed before being mounted on the machine body.

[0084] Furthermore, in this invention, four side plates are provided extending below the outer edge of each side of the composite panel. However, the side plates only need to extend downward from at least a portion of the outer edge of the composite panel. Other components may also be assembled into the side plates at other locations, or holes communicating with the external space may be provided.

[0085] Furthermore, in this invention, the surface finishing of the composite panel employs a vibratory grinding process, but other surface finishing methods can also be used. For example, a hairline grinding process can also be used. Additionally, depending on specifications, surface finishing can also employ mirror finishing or embossing processes.

[0086] Furthermore, in this invention, the heater is an electrically powered sheathed heater, but it is not limited to this. It can be any heat source that can heat the composite board, such as a household electric baking pan, a ceramic heater, a gas combustion device, etc.

[0087] Furthermore, in this invention, the operation unit is operated by a knob, but it is not limited to this as long as it can control the action of the device. For example, it can also be operated by pressing a button or by remote control.

[0088] ●Summary According to the embodiment described above, the plate unit 6 includes: a composite plate 61 having an upper surface 611; and a side plate 62 extending downward. The upper surface 611 of the composite plate 61 is located above the upper end 21t of the body 2. In other words, the composite plate 61 does not have a structure (e.g., an outer peripheral wall or the body 2) extending upward from the outer edge of the composite plate 61. Therefore, when a user cuts the food placed on the upper surface 611 with a knife, the user's knife operation is not limited by the outer peripheral wall or the body 2.

[0089] According to the embodiments described above, the device 1 has an oil receiving tray 5 that collects oil dripping from the upper surface 611. The body 2 houses the oil receiving tray 5. When the tray unit 6 is disposed in the body 2, the lower end 62u of the side plate 62 faces the oil receiving tray 5 housed in the body 2. With this structure, when the device 1 heats and cooks the food being cooked, it can ensure that oil or the like drips to a predetermined position. That is, the device 1 will not be contaminated by oil or the like from the food being cooked.

[0090] According to the embodiment described above, the upper surface 611 of the composite board 61 is surface-processed by grinding. With this structure, the scratches on the upper surface 611 caused by contact with tools or the like are not noticeable. Furthermore, the unevenness created by grinding the upper surface 611 prevents food from easily adhering to it during cooking.

[0091] According to the embodiments described above, the material of the composite plate 61 of the disk unit 6 is different from the material of the side plate 62. The thickness of the composite plate 61 is greater than the thickness of the side plate 62. With this structure, the device 1 can achieve overall lightweighting of the disk unit 6 while ensuring the thickness of the composite plate 61.

[0092] According to the embodiments described above, the body 2 includes: a side wall 21 extending in the vertical direction; and an upper end surface 211 extending horizontally from the upper end 21t. When the plate unit 6 is disposed in the body 2, the upper end surface 611, the side plate 62, the upper end surface 211, and the side wall 21 are arranged in a stepped configuration. With this structure, the device 1 has good visibility from any position within 360 degrees, thus providing a new form of entertainment where people in the vicinity can watch a cooking demonstration.

[0093] ●Features of this device● The features of the device and method described above are summarized and recorded below.

[0094] This device (e.g., device 1) is an electric baking pan for heating and cooking food. The electric baking pan has: a pan body unit (e.g., pan body unit 6) that carries the food; a heater unit (e.g., heater unit 4) that heats the pan body unit; and a body (e.g., body 2) on which the heater unit is disposed. The pan body unit includes: a composite plate (e.g., composite plate 61) having an upper surface (e.g., upper surface 611) that carries the food; and a side plate (e.g., side plate 62) that extends downward from at least a portion of the outer edge of the composite plate. The pan body unit is disposed in the body such that the composite plate is located above the heater unit disposed in the body, and the upper surface is located above the upper end (e.g., upper end 21t) of the body.

[0095] This device can also be a cooking electric baking pan, wherein the cooking electric baking pan has an oil tray (e.g., oil tray 5) for receiving oil dripping from the upper surface, the body housing the oil tray, and when the pan unit is disposed in the body, the lower end of the side plate (e.g., lower end 62u) is opposite to the oil tray housed in the body.

[0096] This device can also be a cooking electric baking pan, wherein the upper surface has been surface-processed by grinding.

[0097] This device can also be a cooking electric baking pan, wherein the material of the composite plate is different from the material of the side plate, and the thickness of the composite plate is greater than the thickness of the side plate.

[0098] This device can also be an electric baking pan for cooking, wherein the body includes: a side wall (e.g., side wall 21) extending in the vertical direction; and an upper surface (e.g., upper surface 211) extending horizontally from the upper end, wherein when the pan unit is disposed in the body, the upper surface, the side plate, the upper surface and the side wall are arranged in a stepped manner.

[0099] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1: Electric baking pan for cooking 2: Body 21: Sidewall 211: Top surface 21t: Upper end 22:Abutment 22h: Central hole 23: Support leg 24h: Vent 3: Operation Unit 31: Operating Entity 32: Knob 33: LED 34: Power cord 4: Heater Unit 41: Shielding components 42: Heater 42s: Heater bracket 43: Temperature sensor 44: Cover 45: Fixed support legs 5: Oil receiving tray 51: Outer Panel Section 52: Inner panel section 53: Base plate 6: Disk Unit 61: Composite Board 611: Upper surface 62: Side panel 62u: Lower end 63: Handle 64: Guiding components.

Claims

1. An electric baking pan for cooking, characterized in that, The electric baking pan for cooking has the following features: A plate unit that holds the food being cooked; A heater unit that heats the disc unit; and The machine body is equipped with the aforementioned heater unit. The disk unit includes: Composite board, having an upper surface for supporting the food being cooked; and Side panels, which extend downward from at least a portion of the outer edge of the composite panel, The disc unit is disposed within the body, such that the composite plate is positioned above the heater unit disposed within the body. The upper surface is located above the upper end of the body.

2. The electric baking pan for cooking according to claim 1, wherein, The electric baking pan for cooking has an oil drip tray to collect oil dripping from the upper surface. The body houses the oil receiving tray. When the disc unit is disposed in the machine body, the lower end of the side plate is opposite to the oil receiving tray housed in the machine body.

3. The electric baking pan for cooking according to claim 1, wherein, The upper surface has been surface-processed by grinding.

4. The electric baking pan for cooking according to claim 1, wherein, The composite panel is made of a different material than the side panel. The thickness of the composite panel is greater than the thickness of the side panel.

5. The electric baking pan for cooking according to claim 1, wherein, The body has: Sidewalls, which extend vertically; and The upper surface extends horizontally from the upper end. When the disk unit is disposed on the body, the upper surface, the side plate, the upper end face, and the side wall are arranged in a stepped manner.

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