Pickle barrel
By incorporating multiple sleeves and compression springs inside the kimchi bucket lid, the problem of incomplete kimchi soaking is solved, achieving the effect of automatically keeping the kimchi submerged in liquid and simplifying the operation process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In the process of making kimchi, the existing technology requires pressing all the kimchi with heavy objects such as stones, which is cumbersome. The problem is how to ensure that all the kimchi are soaked in liquid.
A kimchi bucket was designed. By setting multiple sleeves and compression springs inside the bucket lid, the sliding connection of the sleeves and the elastic force of the compression springs are used to keep the pressure plate in a downward state, ensuring that the kimchi under the pressure plate is soaked in liquid.
It allows all kimchi to remain submerged in liquid without manual intervention, simplifying the process and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a kimchi container, and more particularly to a kimchi bucket. Background Technology
[0002] Kimchi is a popular food, primarily made from various vegetables. It's rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus, while legumes also contain abundant complete protein. During the pickling process, the vegetables are kept at room temperature, preserving their vitamin C and B vitamins. Therefore, kimchi is more nutritious than stir-fried vegetables. Kimchi is rich in lactic acid, which stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, aiding in food digestion and absorption. Regular consumption of kimchi can increase beneficial bacteria in the gut, inhibit pathogenic bacteria, reduce the risk of gastrointestinal diseases, and boost the body's immunity.
[0003] Typically, a lot of kimchi is placed in a bucket, and the kimchi at the top needs to be weighed down with stones or other heavy objects so that all the kimchi is submerged in water. However, this method requires removing the stones each time you take out kimchi, which is inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model aims to provide a kimchi bucket that ensures all kimchi is submerged in liquid.
[0005] The present invention relates to a kimchi bucket, comprising a bucket body and a lid connected to the top of the bucket body. The lid has a connecting portion in the center of its inner top surface, and a sleeve is connected to the connecting portion. There are at least two sleeves; the lower sleeve is slidably connected to the upper sleeve and is stopped when it slides to the bottom. The lower inner wall of the bottommost sleeve has an annular limiting platform, and a compression spring is positioned above the annular limiting platform. The top and bottom of the compression spring contact the bucket lid and the annular limiting platform, respectively. The inner wall of the sleeve below the annular limiting platform forms an installation cavity. The invention also includes a pressure plate. A positioning boss extends upward from the center of the top surface of the pressure plate, and the outer contour of the positioning boss corresponds to the installation cavity. The positioning boss is inserted into the installation cavity for tight positioning.
[0006] Preferably, there are three sleeves, namely, a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a third sleeve from top to bottom. The connecting part is a downwardly extending annular cylinder. 2-4 positioning blocks extend inward at equal angles from the bottom of the annular cylinder along its circumference. The outer wall of the first sleeve is provided with a number of engaging ribs corresponding to the positioning blocks. The engaging ribs include transverse engaging ribs and vertical limiting ribs connected end-to-end. The transverse engaging ribs of the first sleeve are inserted from bottom to top between two positioning blocks inside the annular cylinder. After rotation, the vertical limiting ribs limit the positioning, and the transverse engaging ribs lock the positioning blocks, achieving a detachable connection between the first sleeve and the connecting part. An annular step extends inward from the bottom of the first sleeve, and an annular step extends outward from the top of the second sleeve. The second sleeve is inserted from top to bottom into the bottom of the first sleeve and limited by the annular step. An annular step extends inward from the bottom of the second sleeve, and an annular step extends outward from the top of the third sleeve. The third sleeve is inserted from top to bottom into the bottom of the second sleeve and limited by the annular step. The annular limiting platform is located on the lower inner wall of the third sleeve.
[0007] Preferably, the pressure plate is provided with a series of through holes.
[0008] Preferably, the bucket lid is threaded onto the top of the bucket body.
[0009] Preferably, a barrel ring is fitted on the top of the barrel body, and handles are connected to the left and right sides of the barrel ring.
[0010] Preferably, the handle is hinged to the barrel ring.
[0011] Preferably, the bucket lid has a vent hole, and a one-way exhaust valve with a sealing plug is installed in the vent hole.
[0012] Preferably, the lid is provided with a sealing ring, which is used to seal the lid when it is connected to the barrel body.
[0013] This invention uses a compression spring to keep the pressure plate pressed down, ensuring that the pressure plate is submerged in the soaking liquid and that all the kimchi under the pressure plate is submerged in the liquid. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a compression spring when it is extended;
[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the barrel lid, sleeve, compression spring, and pressure plate of this utility model;
[0019] Wherein: 1—bucket body; 2—bucket lid; 21—connecting part; 211—positioning block; 3—sleeve; 3a—annular limiting platform; 3b—installation cavity; 31—first sleeve; 311—locking rib; 3111—transverse locking rib; 3112—vertical limiting rib; 32—second sleeve; 33—third sleeve; 4—compression spring; 5—pressure plate; 51—positioning boss; 6—bucket ring; 7—handle; 8—sealing plug one-way exhaust valve. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides a kimchi bucket, including a bucket body 1 and a bucket lid 2 connected to the top of the bucket body 1. A connecting part 21 is provided in the middle area of the top surface of the inner side of the bucket lid 2. A sleeve 3 is connected to the connecting part 21. There are at least two sleeves 3. The lower sleeve 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the upper sleeve 3 and is limited when it slides to the bottom. An annular limiting platform 3a is provided on the lower inner side wall of the bottom sleeve 3. A compression spring 4 is provided above the annular limiting platform 3a. The top and bottom of the compression spring 4 contact the bucket lid 2 and the annular limiting platform 3a, respectively. The inner side wall of the sleeve 3 below the annular limiting platform 3a forms an installation cavity 3b. It also includes a pressure plate 5. A positioning boss 51 extends upward from the center area of the top surface of the pressure plate 5. The outer contour of the positioning boss 51 corresponds to the installation cavity 3b. The positioning boss 51 is inserted into the installation cavity 3b for tight positioning.
[0022] Preferably, in another specific embodiment, the number of sleeves 3 is three, namely, first sleeve 31, second sleeve 32, and third sleeve 33 from top to bottom. The connecting part 21 is a downwardly extending annular cylinder. Two to four positioning blocks 211 extend inward at equal angles along the circumference of the bottom of the annular cylinder. The outer wall of the first sleeve 31 is provided with a number of engaging ribs 311 corresponding to the number of positioning blocks 211. The engaging ribs 311 include transverse engaging ribs 3111 connected end to end and vertical limiting ribs 3112. The transverse engaging ribs 3111 of the first sleeve 31 are inserted from bottom to top between two positioning blocks 211 inside the annular cylinder. After rotation, they pass through... The vertical limiting rib 3112 limits the position and the horizontal locking rib 3111 locks the positioning block 211 to achieve a detachable connection between the first sleeve 31 and the connecting part 21; the bottom of the first sleeve 31 extends inward with an annular step, the top of the second sleeve 32 extends outward with an annular step, and the second sleeve 32 is inserted into the bottom of the first sleeve 31 from top to bottom and limited by the annular step; the bottom of the second sleeve 32 extends inward with an annular step, the top of the third sleeve 33 extends outward with an annular step, and the third sleeve 33 is inserted into the bottom of the second sleeve 32 from top to bottom and limited by the annular step; the annular limiting platform 3a is set on the lower inner side wall of the third sleeve 33.
[0023] Preferably, the pressure plate 5 is provided with a series of through holes.
[0024] Preferably, the lid 2 is threaded onto the top of the barrel body 1.
[0025] Preferably, a barrel ring 6 is fitted on the top of the barrel body 1, and handles 7 are connected to the left and right sides of the barrel ring 6.
[0026] Preferably, the handle 7 is hinged to the barrel ring 6, and the handle can rotate. When lifting, it is easier to lift the handle 7 vertically upwards.
[0027] Preferably, the lid 2 is provided with a vent hole, and a one-way exhaust valve 8 with a sealing plug is provided in the vent hole. The gas produced by the fermentation of kimchi can be discharged through the one-way exhaust valve 8 to prevent the bottle from bulging or bursting.
[0028] The lid 2 is equipped with a sealing ring, which is used to seal the lid 2 when it is connected to the body 1.
[0029] This invention utilizes multiple sleeves 3 connected to the lid 2, which can extend and retract relative to each other by moving up and down. Combined with a compression spring 4, this ensures the pressure plate 5 is always under spring force. When there is a lot of kimchi, the pressure plate 5 is positioned higher, pressing down on the kimchi. When the amount of kimchi decreases, the pressure plate 5 descends under the action of the compression spring 4, keeping the kimchi submerged in the liquid. When there is very little kimchi, the pressure plate 5 descends to its extreme position, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the pressure plate 5 is at the lower limit position and is immersed in the liquid, which can effectively prevent the kimchi from floating and keep all the kimchi in the liquid.
[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, or alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical principles of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A kimchi bucket, comprising a bucket body (1) and a bucket lid (2) connected to the top of the bucket body (1), characterized in that: A connecting part (21) is provided in the middle area of the top surface inside the bucket lid (2). A sleeve (3) is connected to the connecting part (21). There are at least two sleeves (3). The lower sleeve (3) is slidably connected to the upper sleeve (3) and is limited when it slides to the bottom. An annular limiting platform (3a) is provided on the lower inner wall of the bottom sleeve (3). A compression spring (4) is provided above the annular limiting platform (3a). The top and bottom of the compression spring (4) contact the bucket lid (2) and the annular limiting platform (3a) respectively. The inner wall of the sleeve (3) below the annular limiting platform (3a) forms an installation cavity (3b). It also includes a pressure plate (5). A positioning boss (51) extends upward from the center area of the top surface of the pressure plate (5). The outer contour of the positioning boss (51) corresponds to the installation cavity (3b). The positioning boss (51) is inserted into the installation cavity (3b) for tight positioning.
2. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of sleeves (3) is three, namely, the first sleeve (31), the second sleeve (32), and the third sleeve (33) from top to bottom. The connecting part (21) is a downward-extending annular cylinder. The bottom of the annular cylinder extends inward at equal angles along the circumference with 2-4 positioning blocks (211). The outer wall of the first sleeve (31) is provided with a number of locking ribs (311) corresponding to the positioning blocks (211). The locking ribs (311) include transverse locking ribs (3111) connected end to end and vertical limiting ribs (3112). The transverse locking ribs (3111) of the first sleeve (31) are inserted from bottom to top between the two positioning blocks (211) inside the annular cylinder. After rotation, they pass through the vertical limiting ribs (3112). 112) Limiting and locking the positioning block (211) by the transverse clamping rib (3111) to achieve detachable connection between the first sleeve (31) and the connecting part (21); the bottom of the first sleeve (31) extends inward with an annular step, the top of the second sleeve (32) extends outward with an annular step, the second sleeve (32) is inserted from top to bottom into the bottom of the first sleeve (31) and limited by the annular step; the bottom of the second sleeve (32) extends inward with an annular step, the top of the third sleeve (33) extends outward with an annular step, the third sleeve (33) is inserted from top to bottom into the bottom of the second sleeve (32) and limited by the annular step, the annular limiting platform (3a) is set on the lower inner side wall of the third sleeve (33).
3. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure plate (5) is provided with a series of through holes.
4. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (2) is threaded onto the top of the barrel body (1).
5. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the barrel (1) is fitted with a barrel ring (6), and handles (7) are connected to the left and right sides of the barrel ring (6).
6. A kimchi bucket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The handle (7) is hinged to the barrel ring (6).
7. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (2) of the bucket is provided with a vent hole, and a one-way exhaust valve (8) with a sealing plug is provided in the vent hole.
8. A kimchi bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided on the lid (2), and the lid (2) is sealed to the body (1) through the sealing ring.