Multifunctional spoon and stewing pot using same

Abstract

A multifunctional spoon comprises a spoon handle and a spoon body, the spoon handle is made of conventional materials, and the spoon body is made of permeability magnetic materials. The spoon body comprises a surrounding wall and a plane bottom wall, and the surrounding wall and the plane bottom wall are connected to jointly form a containing cavity with an open upper port and a closed bottom. A plurality of through holes are formed in partial area of the enclosure bulkhead, and a plurality of discharge salient points are distributed on the surface of the inner side of the enclosure bulkhead. The invention aims to provide the multifunctional spoon, the spoon can be coupled with induced current for discharging, and the whole structure is convenient to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a multi-functional spoon and a small molecule water stew pot containing the multi-functional spoon. Background Technology

[0002] Spoons and pots are essential kitchen utensils for daily cooking in the home. Modern kitchens offer an increasing variety of cookware to meet diverse culinary tastes. In Chinese cuisine, soup and hot pot are widely enjoyed and appreciated. In northern China, this is commonly known as "eating hot pot" or "shabu-shabu," with people enjoying quickly cooked tomato and egg soup or spicy soup to ward off the cold. In the southern regions of Guangdong and Guangxi, it's called "da bian lu," a popular form of dining for holidays and weekend gatherings. Stewing and drinking soup is a health-preserving method in the warmer southern regions, used to dispel dampness and relieve summer heat, and for nourishing the body during autumn and winter. However, spicy hot pot can be quite oily, and slightly alkaline small-molecule water helps to cut through the greasiness, making it popular among consumers. Using ceramic stew pots to simmer and drink soup is a southern custom. Examples include Jiangxi's clay pot stewed chicken, Hubei's clay pot simmered lotus root soup, and the slow-cooked soups of Guangdong and Guangxi, all widely popular. The ingredients used are diverse, but they generally contain starch (plant protein), meat (animal protein), and fat. In collaboration with the inventors of CN201310286150.9 "A method for preparing small molecule cluster water and a device for preparing small molecule cluster water using the method" and CN201410304485.3 "Electromagnetic liquid heater," the inventors conducted research and verification on small molecule water electromagnetic kettles, electromagnetic hot pots, and soup pots. They discovered two significant technical problems affecting market adoption when using these devices for cooking small molecule cluster water. First, after a period of use as a hot pot, the micropores on the induction metal body become severely clogged, making it extremely difficult to clean. Furthermore, if not dried promptly after cleaning, the induction metal body, such as a metal microporous plate or annular metal plate, easily grows mold and emits an odor, severely impacting the user experience. Second, while the pot body 300 is primarily made of ceramic, which ensures even heating of ingredients like lotus root and preserves the sweet taste of the soup, it does not have the function of preparing small molecule cluster water. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide a multifunctional spoon that can couple and discharge with an induced current, and whose overall structure is easy to clean.

[0004] Another objective of this invention is to provide a small molecule cluster water stewing pot with an integrated multi-functional spoon, which can be used with a dedicated multi-functional spoon to prepare small molecule cluster water.

[0005] A multi-functional spoon includes a handle and a body, wherein the handle is made of a conventional material and the body is made of a magnetically conductive material;

[0006] The spoon body includes a surrounding wall and a flat bottom wall, the surrounding wall and the flat bottom wall being connected to form a receiving cavity with an open upper port and a closed bottom;

[0007] The enclosure has multiple through holes in a portion of its area, and a number of discharge bumps are distributed on the inner surface of the enclosure.

[0008] Preferably, at least one section of the wall surrounding the spoon body is an arc-shaped surface.

[0009] Preferably, the portion of the wall connecting the spoon body and the spoon handle is an arc-shaped structure that protrudes outward in the circumferential direction, and the portion of the wall opposite to the protruding portion is an arc-shaped structure that is concave in the direction of the spoon handle.

[0010] Preferably, the area where the through holes are arranged on the enclosure is located near the upper port of the enclosure, and the area of ​​the through hole area accounts for one-fifth to one-half of the total area of ​​the enclosure.

[0011] Furthermore, the through hole is a vertically elongated hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the through holes provided on the wall of the spoon body are two tadpole-shaped vertical narrow holes connected at the tail, which are larger at both ends and narrower in the middle.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower part of the spoon handle is fitted with a heat insulation sleeve with an elastic interference fit, and a limiting point is provided on the lower surface of the heat insulation sleeve.

[0014] Furthermore, the spoon body is made of magnetically conductive stainless steel.

[0015] A stew pot includes a flat-bottomed pot body made of non-magnetic metal and an induction cooker as a base. The pot body is detachably mounted on the top panel of the induction cooker base. A multi-functional spoon as described in claim 1 is placed inside the pot body. At least a portion of the spoon body's surface is parallel to and close to the inner wall of the flat-bottomed pot and the electromagnetic coil of the induction cooker.

[0016] Furthermore, the pot body is made of ceramic or heat-resistant glass.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. This design features through holes and discharge bumps on the surface of the multi-functional spoon body, which improves upon the existing design of setting discharge grooves on the metal inductor. This significantly enhances the ease of cleaning the inductor (such as a metal microporous plate or annular metal plate), thereby improving the product's user comfort and satisfaction.

[0019] 2. The spoon body is used as the core component for producing small molecule cluster water. It is combined with an induction cooker and a ceramic stew pot to form a small molecule cluster water stew pot, realizing the function of "one spoon for multiple uses".

[0020] 3. This design not only provides consumers with a delicious and visually appealing dining experience, but also improves the convenience of preparing delicious food, satisfying consumers' needs for enjoying tasty soups and hot pot, and greatly enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the multifunctional spoon of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the combination of the multifunctional spoon of the present invention with a convex flat-bottomed ceramic pot and a convex flat-topped induction cooker;

[0023] Among them: spoon handle 100, spoon body 200, surrounding wall 210, flat bottom wall 220, through hole 230, heat insulation sleeve 240. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a multi-functional spoon includes a handle 100 and a spoon body 200. The handle 100 is made of conventional materials, and the spoon body 200 is made of magnetically conductive materials.

[0026] The spoon body 200 includes a surrounding wall 210 and a flat bottom wall 220. The surrounding wall 210 and the flat bottom wall 220 are connected to form a receiving cavity with an open upper port and a closed bottom.

[0027] A plurality of through holes 230 are provided in a portion of the enclosure 210, and a plurality of discharge bumps 240 are distributed on the inner surface of the enclosure 210.

[0028] This design features through holes 230 and discharge bumps 240 on the surface of the multi-functional spoon body 200, which improves upon the existing design of setting discharge grooves on the metal inductor. This significantly enhances the ease of cleaning the inductor (such as a metal microporous plate or annular metal plate), and improves the product's user comfort and satisfaction.

[0029] Among them, at least one section of the wall 210 of the spoon body 200 is an arc-shaped surface.

[0030] The curved surface of the enclosure 210 is used to adapt to the structure of the central protrusion inside the pot, or to adapt to the shape of the inner circumferential wall of the pot.

[0031] The portion of the wall 210 connecting the spoon body 200 and the spoon handle 100 is an arc-shaped structure protruding outward, while the portion of the wall 210 opposite to the protruding portion is an arc-shaped structure concave inward toward the spoon handle 100.

[0032] The front of the spoon body 200 is provided with a concave arc-shaped structure that matches the protruding structure in the middle of the pot, and the rear of the spoon body 200 is provided with an arc-shaped structure that matches the pot wall, so that the spoon can fit snugly against the inside of the pot.

[0033] Furthermore, the area where the through holes 230 are arranged on the enclosure 210 is located near the upper port of the enclosure 210, and the area of ​​the through hole 230 area accounts for one-fifth to one-half of the total area of ​​the enclosure 210.

[0034] The through hole 230 is made on the upper edge of the enclosure 210, so that the spoon body 200 has the function of holding soup.

[0035] In addition, the through hole 230 is a vertically elongated hole.

[0036] The vertical, narrow hole is less prone to clogging than a round hole, giving the spoon body 200 the function of a strainer.

[0037] Furthermore, the through holes 230 provided on the wall 210 of the spoon body 200 are two tadpole-shaped vertical narrow holes connected at the tail, which are larger at both ends and narrower in the middle.

[0038] Furthermore, the lower part of the spoon handle 100 is fitted with a heat insulation sleeve 240 with an elastic interference fit, and the lower surface of the heat insulation sleeve 240 is provided with a limiting point.

[0039] The limiting point of the heat insulation sleeve 240 can directly abut against the edge of the pot body 300, effectively preventing the spoon from sliding into the pot and avoiding the spoon falling into the pot during food processing and heating.

[0040] In addition, the spoon body 200 is made of magnetic stainless steel.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, a stew pot includes a flat-bottomed pot body 300 made of non-magnetic metal and an induction cooker as a base. The pot body 300 is detachably mounted on the top panel of the induction cooker base. A multi-functional spoon as described in claims 1-8 is placed inside the pot body 300. At least a portion of the surface of the spoon body 200 is parallel to and close to the inner wall of the flat-bottomed pot and the electromagnetic coil of the induction cooker.

[0042] This multi-functional spoon can be used in combination with a non-magnetic frying pan and an induction cooker. It is flexible and convenient to store, easy to replace and repair, and can be used for both stewing soup and hot pot.

[0043] In addition, the pot body 300 is made of ceramic or heat-resistant glass.

[0044] Example 1: The multi-functional spoon of this invention is combined with a regular flat-bottomed ceramic pot and a regular flat-topped induction cooker to form a small-molecule cluster water stewing pot. By pushing the heat-insulating sleeve 240 of the spoon handle 100 and adjusting the contact point with the pot rim, the flat bottom of the multi-functional spoon is securely in contact with the pot bottom. Depending on the size of the stewing pot, one or more multi-functional spoons can be used. When used as a hot pot, ingredients are placed inside the spoon body 200 and then into the water in the pot. The induction cooker is then turned on, and the spoon body 200 induction heats up and begins to undergo weak electrolysis. The ingredients inside the spoon body 200 are at the center of heating, resulting in faster cooking compared to heating the entire pot to boiling. It is recommended to use at least two multi-functional spoons. By tilting the multi-functional spoon body 200 to the side with or without drainage holes, the user can easily choose to drain water and remove ingredients or scoop soup. In this design, the multi-functional spoon itself acts as an induction heating element in an alternating magnetic field, with its spoon body 200 induction heating and weak electrolysis, which not only improves cooking efficiency but also enhances the flexibility and convenience of use. For example, when cooking hot pot, users can easily place ingredients into the spoon body 200 for heating. Once cooked, simply tilt the spoon to the side with the drainage holes to quickly drain the water and easily remove the ingredients to enjoy. When scooping broth, tilting the spoon to the side without drainage holes allows for convenient scooping without any additional tools. This multi-functional spoon design is not only suitable for hot pot but can also be used in other cooking scenarios requiring rapid heating and easy food scooping, greatly enhancing the user experience.

[0045] Example 2: The multi-functional spoon of the present invention, combined with a concave flat-bottomed ceramic pot and a concave flat-topped induction cooker, forms a small-molecule cluster water stewing pot. The coil of the induction cooker is a vertically shaped ring with a relatively large diameter, suitable for use with smaller ceramic pots. The curved wall of the multi-functional spoon is placed close to the inner wall of the stewing pot, and the positioning point is adjusted on the spoon handle 100. The coil of the induction cooker, with its large diameter vertically shaped ring, is specifically designed for smaller ceramic pots, improving heating efficiency and uniformity. The curved wall of the multi-functional spoon fits tightly against the inner wall of the stewing pot, and precise operation is achieved through positioning adjustments on the spoon handle 100. This facilitates stirring, prevents food from sticking to the pot, and improves stewing results and ease of use.

[0046] Example 3, as follows Figure 1As shown, the multi-functional spoon of this invention, combined with a convex flat-bottomed ceramic pot and a convex flat-topped induction cooker, forms a small-molecule cluster stewing pot. The coil of the induction cooker is a small-diameter, vertically shaped ring, located in the center of the induction cooker, suitable for use with larger ceramic pots. A frustum-shaped, raised electromagnetic coil mounting cavity is provided in the center of the stewing pot. The concave arc-shaped part of the spoon body 200 surrounding wall 210 of the multi-functional spoon abuts against the arc-shaped wall of the frustum in the pot. The coil of the induction cooker adopts a small-diameter, vertically shaped ring structure, located in the center of the induction cooker. The structure of the ceramic pot is similar to that of an old Beijing charcoal hot pot. The upper end of the electromagnetic coil mounting cavity can be open, extending above the upper edge of the pot, facilitating ventilation and cooling of the electromagnetic coil. This design is specifically tailored to fit larger ceramic pots, significantly improving heating efficiency. The evenly distributed through holes 230 and raised points ensure uniform heat distribution, thereby achieving efficient heat conduction and uniform stewing effect. The stew pot features a uniquely designed, truncated cone-shaped cavity for mounting the electromagnetic coil. This structural design not only provides a stable mounting position for the coil but also optimizes the heat conduction path between the induction cooker and the ceramic pot, further enhancing heating performance. The multi-functional spoon's body 200 has a concave arc-shaped wall 210 that fits snugly against the arc-shaped wall of the truncated cone in the pot. This ingenious design allows the multi-functional spoon to precisely conform to the interior of the pot 300, enabling precise control. During stewing, the multi-functional spoon facilitates stirring, effectively preventing food from sticking to the bottom of the pot, significantly improving stewing results and greatly enhancing ease of use.

[0047] The working principle of the above-mentioned combined stew pot is as follows: Regardless of whether the electromagnetic coil of the induction cooker is mounted horizontally or vertically in a ring, at least part of the outer wall of the multi-functional spoon body 200 matches the shape of the stew pot wall and the induction cooker coil, and is parallel and close to it, forming an electromagnetic induction heating stew pot. The multi-functional spoon body 200 can be used not only as a soup ladle and a strainer, but also as an electromagnetic induction heating element. Its surface protrusions and elongated through-holes 230 serve as a tip discharge point and a discharge groove, respectively, causing weak electrolysis of water in an alternating magnetic field.

[0048] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional spoon, comprising a handle and a body, wherein the handle is made of a conventional material and the body is made of a magnetically conductive material; Its features are, The spoon body includes a surrounding wall and a flat bottom wall, the surrounding wall and the flat bottom wall being connected to form a receiving cavity with an open upper port and a closed bottom; The enclosure has multiple through holes in a portion of its area, and a number of discharge bumps are distributed on the inner surface of the enclosure.

2. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one section of the wall surrounding the spoon body is an arc-shaped surface.

3. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 2, characterized in that, The portion of the wall connecting the spoon body and the spoon handle is an arc-shaped structure that protrudes outward, while the portion of the wall opposite to the protruding portion is an arc-shaped structure that is concave inward toward the spoon handle.

4. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 3, characterized in that, The area with through holes on the enclosure is located near the upper port of the enclosure, and the area of ​​the through hole area accounts for one-fifth to one-half of the total area of ​​the enclosure.

5. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through hole is a vertically elongated hole.

6. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 5, characterized in that, The through holes on the wall of the spoon body are two tadpole-shaped, vertically elongated holes connected at their tails, with larger ends and a narrower middle.

7. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of the spoon handle is fitted with a heat insulation sleeve with an elastic interference fit, and a limiting point is provided on the lower surface of the heat insulation sleeve.

8. The multifunctional spoon according to claim 6, characterized in that, The spoon body is made of magnetically conductive stainless steel.

9. A stew pot, comprising a flat-bottomed pot body made of non-magnetic metal and an induction cooker as a base, the pot body being detachably mounted on the top panel of the induction cooker base, characterized in that, The pot body contains the multi-functional spoon as described in claim 1, and at least a portion of the spoon body's surface is parallel to and close to the inner wall of the frying pan and the electromagnetic coil of the induction cooker.

10. The stewing pot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The pot body is made of ceramic or heat-resistant glass.

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