A cooking pot capable of cooking hot pot and barbecue

Abstract

A cooking pot that is easy to operate and control, serving both as a hot pot and a barbecue, includes a hollow base (1), a hollow central column (2) fixedly connected to the top of the hollow base and coaxial with the hollow base, a barbecue stand (3) welded around the hollow central column and lower in height than the hollow central column, a pot body (4) placed on the top surface of the hollow central column, a rotating rod (5) inserted radially from the outside of the barbecue stand onto the hollow central column, and a hollow barbecue ball (6) fitted onto the rotating rod. This utility model has a novel structure and strong practicality, making it easy for each diner sitting around the table to operate freely. It can cook hot pot and barbecue at the same time, and can make the barbecued ingredients evenly roasted and the heat easy to control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooking cookware technology. Background Technology

[0002] Hot pot is a popular cooking method. my country has a long tradition of eating hot pot, but different regions use different hot pot utensils, such as... Figure 1 The hot pot shown is also called a "chuiguo" in Jianshui County, my country. Its basic structure includes a hollow base (A) made of metal (usually copper), a pot body (B) on the base, and a furnace (C) in the center of the pot body for filling with charcoal (D). The furnace extends upwards above the pot body, acting as a chimney and raising the heat. The bottom of the furnace has perforations (E), and the base has vents (F). Outside air enters the base through vents (F) and then enters the furnace through the perforations (E), aiding in charcoal combustion. Ash from the burning charcoal also falls into the base through the perforations. Broth or water is added to the pot and brought to a boil to cook various ingredients. The pot is equipped with a lifting ring (G) for easy lifting (the ring can rotate to lift and naturally droop; in the picture, the ring is in its natural drooping position). This traditional hot pot is popular because it allows for the cooking of various ingredients at any time, enabling people to choose their preferred ingredients to cook. However, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards and the diversified demand for food cooking methods, the limitations of this type of cookware, which only allows for boiling and scalding, have become apparent. Therefore, cookware that can be used for both hot pot and grilling has gradually emerged on the market. However, existing cookware that combines hot pot and grilling is basically just adding a grill pan next to the hot pot, or allowing the hot pot and grill pan to be interchanged. Cookware with a grill pan next to the hot pot is inconvenient for diners sitting around the table. Diners sitting on the grill pan side find it difficult to boil or retrieve food from the hot pot, and vice versa. Cookware that allows the hot pot and grill pan to be interchanged requires alternating between the two, which is cumbersome and affects the dining experience. Furthermore, when grilling food, it is difficult to control the heat, resulting in uneven grilling. Chinese patent CN214341683U also discloses a gas hot pot cooker that uses a grilling tray set on top of a hollow air duct to grill food. It can simultaneously cook hot pot and grill food. However, the grilling tray is too high, which not only makes it inconvenient to take food, but more importantly, the oil splattered from the grilled food can easily splash onto the diners' faces and bodies, causing discomfort and posing a safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a cooking pot that is easy for each diner sitting around a table to operate, can cook hot pot and barbecue at the same time, and can evenly roast barbecue ingredients with easy control of the heat.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A cooking pot that is easy to operate and control, serving as both a hot pot and a barbecue, includes a hollow base with an air vent, a hollow central column fixedly connected to the top of the hollow base and coaxial with the hollow base, a barbecue seat welded around the hollow central column and lower in height than the hollow central column, a pot body placed on the top surface of the hollow central column, a rotating rod inserted radially from the outside of the barbecue seat onto the hollow central column, and a hollow barbecue ball fitted onto the rotating rod; the upper surface of the hollow central column has several column holes, and the bottom surface of the central column has several ash-draining holes; the barbecue seat is an annular seat with a closed bottom and an open top, and vertical slots are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the annular seat; the outer end of the rotating rod is placed in the vertical slot, and the inner end is inserted into the column hole of the hollow central column; the hollow barbecue ball is a spherical shell composed of two hemispherical shells, and the shell has several hollow holes; the entire cooking pot is made of metal.

[0005] Furthermore, the two hemispherical shells that make up the hollowed-out barbecue ball are connected on one side by a hinge and on the other side by a pin.

[0006] Furthermore, the pin is a tapered pin with a ring at the larger end.

[0007] Furthermore, transverse slots are provided on one or both sides of the vertical slot on the sidewall of the annular seat.

[0008] Furthermore, a heat-resistant handle is installed at the outer end of the rotating rod.

[0009] Furthermore, 4 to 6 vertical slots are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the ring seat, and 4 to 6 hollow barbecue balls are correspondingly arranged around the hollow central column.

[0010] Furthermore, the entire cooking pot is made of copper.

[0011] This invention utilizes a hollow central column and a grilling base, both containing charcoal blocks of a certain height. The charcoal is lit, the pot is placed on the hollow central column, and broth or water is added. Once boiling, various ingredients can be cooked, allowing diners to enjoy hot pot. To grill, the hollow grilling ball is opened, the ingredients are placed inside, the two halves of the shell are closed, and a locking pin is inserted. A rotating rod is passed through the hollow grilling ball, with the inner end inserted into the hole in the hollow central column and the outer end placed in the vertical slot. Rotating the rod initiates grilling. The ingredients placed in the hollow grilling ball rotate continuously, ensuring even grilling and avoiding the uneven and uncontrollable grilling issues of existing grilling pans. Furthermore, grilling within the ball avoids the severe oil splattering problem of open grilling pans, improving the grilling experience. Once the ingredients are grilled, the rotating rod is removed, the hollow grilling ball is opened, and the grilled ingredients are ready to enjoy. The barbecue grill and hollow barbecue balls are arranged around the hollow central pillar, making it very convenient for each diner to operate. Everyone can enjoy hot pot and barbecue their favorite ingredients at their own seats without interfering with each other's operation, greatly enhancing the dining experience.

[0012] This utility model provides a novel and practical cooking pot that is easy for each diner sitting around the table to operate freely. It can cook hot pot and barbecue at the same time, and can make the barbecue ingredients evenly roasted and the heat easy to control. It is very suitable for both families and restaurants. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a hot pot based on existing technology; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of this utility model; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The left view; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Top view; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the MM cross-section of a hollowed-out barbecue ball. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The content of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the cooking pot of this utility model, which is easy to operate and control and can be used for both hot pot and barbecue, includes a hollow base 1, a hollow central column 2 fixedly connected to the top of the hollow base and coaxial with the hollow base, a barbecue seat 3 welded around the hollow central column and lower in height than the hollow central column, a pot body 4 placed on the top surface of the hollow central column, a rotating rod 5 inserted radially from the outside of the barbecue seat onto the hollow central column, and a hollow barbecue ball 6 fitted on the rotating rod.

[0016] The hollow central column serves as the furnace chamber. Several column holes 2a are formed on its upper surface, and several ash-draining holes 2b are formed on its bottom surface. The column holes 2a provide ventilation, aiding in the combustion of the charcoal blocks inside the column and preventing them from extinguishing due to lack of oxygen. Simultaneously, the column holes also serve as a guide for the insertion and positioning of the rotating rod. The ash-draining holes 2b on the bottom surface of the central column allow ash from the burning charcoal blocks to fall into the hollow base, and also allow air entering from the hollow base to enter the furnace chamber. An air vent 1a is formed on the hollow base, allowing outside air to enter the base through the air vent and then into the furnace chamber via the ash-draining holes 2b, further aiding in charcoal combustion. The air vent also facilitates the cleaning of furnace ash.

[0017] The barbecue stand 3 is a ring-shaped stand with a closed bottom and an open top. The inner ring of this ring-shaped stand is the cylindrical surface of the hollow central column. Vertical slots 3a are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the ring-shaped stand. Horizontal slots 3b can also be opened on one or both sides of the vertical slots. There can be 1-3 horizontal slots to allow the rotating rod to be placed at different heights, thereby adjusting the height of the hollow barbecue balls and thus adjusting the distance between the barbecue food and the charcoal fire. This allows for adjustment of the intensity of the barbecue fire; the farther the food is from the charcoal fire, the weaker the barbecue fire. Typically, 4-6 vertical slots 3a are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the ring-shaped stand, and 4-6 hollow barbecue balls 6 are correspondingly arranged around the hollow central column to facilitate operation and access for each diner sitting around the table. This embodiment has 4 vertical slots and hollow barbecue balls. The hollow barbecue balls can be round spheres, elliptical spheres, or hollow cylinders. The rotating rod 5 can be threaded through the perforated grilling ball 6 to allow the grilling ball to pass through, or the perforation can be symmetrically made along the radial direction of the spherical grilling ball for the rotating rod to pass through. If it is an elliptical sphere, it is best to make the perforation symmetrically along the long axis for the rotating rod to pass through. If it is a hollow cylinder, make the perforation symmetrically along the axial direction for the rotating rod to pass through.

[0018] The outer end of the rotating rod 5 is positioned in the vertical slot 3a, and the inner end is inserted into the corresponding height of the hollow central column hole 2a, allowing for flexible and convenient insertion. A heat-resistant handle 5a is installed at the outer end of the rotating rod for easy operation and to prevent burns to the hands.

[0019] The hollowed-out barbecue ball 6, as shown Figure 5As shown, a spherical shell is formed by combining two hemispherical shells, with several perforated holes 6a on the shell. The connection and opening / closing structure of the two hemispherical shells can adopt existing technology. In this embodiment, sleeves 6e are welded to the same edge of the two hemispherical shells, and the sleeves of the two hemispherical shells are staggered by welding. The two hemispherical shells are hinged together by hinge pins 6b that pass through each hemispherical shell sleeve in sequence, and both hemispherical shells can rotate around the hinge pins to open. The other side of the two hemispherical shells has an extended connecting strip 6f at the joint, and one or two aligned pin holes are opened on the connecting strip. The two hemispherical shells are connected and fixed by inserting pins 6c into the pin holes. In this embodiment, two pin holes are opened, and two pins are inserted. Preferably, the pins are tapered pins, and the large end of the tapered pin has a ring 6d. In use, as Figure 2 As shown, one pin is inserted from top to bottom, and the other from bottom to top. A bidirectional tapered pin securely connects and locks the two hemispherical shells together, preventing them from coming apart when rotating the food for grilling. This also allows for easy removal of the pins from both sides after grilling, opening the grill sphere. The circular ring 6d at the end of the tapered pin is easy to grip. More importantly, when opening the two hemispherical shells, an auxiliary tool such as chopsticks can be inserted through the ring to pull out the pin, preventing burns. This structure, where two hemispherical shells combine to form a spherical shell and are connected and locked together, is well-known to those skilled in the art, and its implementation presents no technical difficulty. This invention can also symmetrically install lifting rings 8 on both sides of the grill base 3 for easy hand lifting of the pot.

[0020] This utility model is made entirely of metal, preferably copper. Of course, stainless steel is also a good choice.

[0021] The method of using this utility model is as follows: A certain height of charcoal blocks 7 are placed inside both the hollow central pillar 2 and the barbecue grill 3. The charcoal blocks are lit, and the pot body 4 is placed on the hollow central pillar. Broth or water is added to the pot, and after boiling, various ingredients can be cooked and enjoyed. The perforated barbecue ball 6 is opened, and each diner fills in their preferred food. The two halves of the shell are then closed and locked with pins 6c. The rotating rod 5 is passed through the perforated barbecue ball, and the inner end is inserted into the pillar hole 2a of the hollow central pillar, while the outer end is placed in the vertical slot 3a. To adjust the height of the rotating rod, the outer part of the rod is placed in the corresponding horizontal slot 3b, and the inner end is inserted into the pillar hole of the corresponding height. The rod is then rotated to begin grilling. The dimensions of the pillar hole, vertical slot, and horizontal slot should ensure that the rotating rod can rotate freely. The food placed in the perforated barbecue ball continuously rotates during the ball's rotation, ensuring even grilling and preventing uneven cooking. Grilling food inside the sphere largely prevents oil splattering from meat, effectively solving the problem of severe oil splattering when grilling on open grill pans. After the food is grilled, pull out the rotating rod, remove the perforated grill ball and place it on a plate, pull out the pin, open the perforated grill ball, and take out the grilled food to enjoy.

Claims

1. A pot for cooking hot pot and barbecue, which is convenient to operate and control, characterized in that, The product includes a hollow base (1) with an air vent (1a), a hollow central column (2) fixedly connected to the top of the hollow base and coaxial with the hollow base, a barbecue grill (3) welded around the periphery of the hollow central column and lower in height than the hollow central column, a pot body (4) placed on the top surface of the hollow central column, a rotating rod (5) inserted radially from the outside of the barbecue grill onto the hollow central column, and a hollow barbecue ball (6) fitted onto the rotating rod; the upper surface of the hollow central column has several column holes ( 2a), the bottom surface of the central column is provided with several ash leakage holes (2b); the barbecue seat (3) is a ring seat with a closed bottom and an open top, and vertical slots are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the ring seat (3a); the outer end of the rotating rod (5) is placed in the vertical slot (3a), and the inner end is inserted into the column hole (2a) of the hollow central column; the hollow barbecue ball (6) is a spherical shell composed of two hemispherical shells, and several hollow holes (6a) are provided on the shell; the entire cooking pot is made of metal.

2. The pot according to claim 1, wherein, The two hemispherical shells that make up the hollow barbecue ball (6) are connected on one side by a hinge (6b) and on the other side by a pin (6c).

3. The pot of claim 2, wherein, The pin is a tapered pin with a ring (6d) at the larger end.

4. The pot of claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that, A transverse slot (3b) is provided on one or both sides of the vertical slot (3a) on the side wall of the annular seat.

5. The pot for cooking hot pot and barbecue according to claim 1, wherein, A heat-resistant handle (5a) is installed at the outer end of the rotating rod (5).

6. The pot for cooking hot pot and barbecue according to claim 1, wherein, Four to six vertical slots (3a) are evenly distributed on the upper part of the side wall of the ring seat, and four to six hollow barbecue balls (6) are arranged around the hollow central column.

7. The pot of claim 1, wherein, The entire cooking pot is made of copper.

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