Microwave smoking container

Abstract

This invention relates to a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven, and more particularly to a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven that can cook smoked food in the cooking container by operating a microwave oven. It comprises: a container body for storing food and drink inside; a container lid for covering the top of the container body; a smoke generating unit formed on the container lid; a first heating element disposed inside the smoke generating unit and heated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven; and sawdust disposed inside the smoke generating unit and closely adjacent to the first heating element to generate smoke when the first heating element is heated; the smoke generating unit or the container lid has a through hole that communicates with the inside of the container body, and as the first heating element is heated by electromagnetic waves from the microwave oven, smoke is generated from the sawdust, and the generated smoke flows into the inside of the container body through the through hole.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven, and more particularly to a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven in which smoked food can be cooked by operating a microwave oven. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, microwave ovens have become commonplace as combination microwave ovens that can cook a variety of dishes using the heat of an electric heater in addition to their own cooking functions that utilize electromagnetic waves.

[0003] In addition, there have also been combination microwave ovens that have a drawer with a built-in electric heater on one side of the microwave oven, and can be used for smoking cooking by heating the smoking material stored in the drawer with the heater to generate smoke that infuses the food with a unique aroma and flavor.

[0004] However, such microwave ovens with a smoking function are not only difficult to maintain and expensive, but also have the problem that smoke remains inside the microwave oven after smoking.

[0005] Meanwhile, Patent Document 1: Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 93-3941 also discloses a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven.

[0006] Such a smoking cooking container is convenient in that it can be placed in a regular microwave oven to cook smoked food.

[0007] However, because the smoking material is placed below the food and drink, moisture and oil generated from the food and drink fall onto the smoking material, causing ashes to fly and the generation of other odors other than the original smoked odor.

[0008] In addition, in order to replenish the smoking material, since the smoking material is placed on the lower tray, it is necessary to lift up the entire container except for the lower tray and then replenish the smoking material, which is inconvenient.

[0009] In addition, oil and other substances produced by food and drink can fall and block the holes through which the smoke can pass, preventing the smoke from moving smoothly and making it difficult to clean off the oil that has accumulated in the holes. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Republic of Korea Publicly Published Utility Model Patent No. 93-3941 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven which prevents ash from scattering due to moisture and oil generated from food and beverages, and prevents the generation of odors other than the original smoke odor, allows easy replacement or addition of smoking materials, does not block the holes through which smoke passes due to oil generated from food and beverages, and is easy to clean. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven comprising: a container body for storing food and drink inside; a container lid for covering the top of the container body; a smoke generating unit formed on the container lid; a first heating element disposed inside the smoke generating unit and heated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven; and sawdust disposed inside the smoke generating unit and closely arranged with the first heating element to generate smoke when the first heating element is heated; wherein the smoke generating unit or the container lid has a through hole communicating with the inside of the container body, and as the first heating element is heated by the electromagnetic waves from the microwave oven, smoke is generated from the sawdust and the generated smoke flows into the inside of the container body through the through hole.

[0013] The fumigation generating section comprises a mounting groove formed by recessing downward from the upper part of the container lid; and a fumigation lid section covering the upper part of the mounting groove, in which the first heating element and sawdust are placed, and the through hole is formed in the mounting groove.

[0014] The first heating element may be fixedly coupled to the mounting groove, and the sawdust may be inserted into the mounting groove and stacked on top of the first heating element.

[0015] The through hole is formed in a lateral direction of the mounting groove.

[0016] The through hole formed in the lateral direction of the mounting groove is located above the first heating element and sawdust.

[0017] The smoking lid is detachably coupled to the upper portion of the mounting groove.

[0018] Alternatively, the fumigation lid portion is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the attachment groove.

[0019] The fumigation unit may be mounted inside the container lid, and the through hole may be formed in the fumigation unit.

[0020] Alternatively, the smoke generating unit may be attached to the outside of the container lid, and the through hole may be formed in the container lid.

[0021] The container further includes a second heating element disposed in a lower portion of the container body, the second heating element being heated by electromagnetic waves to heat the container body.

[0022] The container body is composed of an outer container body and an inner container body that is detachably disposed inside the outer container body, and the second heating element is built into the outer container body. Effect of the Invention

[0023] The smoke cooking container for a microwave oven according to the present invention as described above has the following effects.

[0024] In the present invention, the smoking materials, i.e. the first heating element and sawdust, are placed in the container lid, which is placed above the food rather than below it, thereby preventing problems such as moisture and oil generated from the food falling and adhering to the smoking materials, causing ash to fly or the production of other aromas other than the original smoked aroma.

[0025] Furthermore, the smoking lid portion, which is removably attached to the container lid, can be opened and the smoking material can be filled or replaced therein, making it easy to replenish the smoking material.

[0026] In addition, since the through-hole, which is the passage through which the smoke generated from the smoking material moves, is located above the food, there is no problem of the through-hole becoming clogged with oil generated from the food, preventing the smooth movement of smoke, and since oil does not adhere to the through-hole, cleaning and washing are easy. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a cooking vessel according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a cooking container according to a first embodiment of the present invention is used. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional structural view of a cooking vessel according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking vessel according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking vessel according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0028] First Example

[0029] FIG. 1 is an oblique view of a cooking container according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional structural diagram taken along line AA in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the cooking container according to the first embodiment of the present invention in use.

[0030] The smoke cooking container for a microwave oven of the present invention comprises a container body 10, a container lid 20, a smoke generating section 30, a first heating element 41, and sawdust 42, as shown in Figs.

[0031] The container body 10 has a space formed therein for accommodating food and drink.

[0032] The container cover 20 serves to cover the upper part of the container body 10 .

[0033] The smoke generating section 30 is formed in the container lid 20 .

[0034] In this embodiment, the fumigation generating part 30 comprises a mounting groove 31 and a fumigation lid part 32 .

[0035] The mounting groove 31 is formed by being recessed downward from the upper portion of the container lid 20 .

[0036] The smoking lid portion 32 covers the upper portion of the mounting groove 31 .

[0037] At this time, the smoking lid 32 is formed in such a shape and structure that the upper part of the mounting groove 31 can be repeatedly opened and closed.

[0038] The smoking lid 32 is made of silicon, heat-resistant plastic, mica plate, ceramic, glass, etc., which are capable of transmitting electromagnetic waves.

[0039] In this embodiment, the smoking lid 32 is detachably coupled to the upper part of the mounting groove 31 .

[0040] The smoking material, i.e., the first heating element 41 and sawdust 42, are placed in the mounting groove 31.

[0041] The fumigation unit 30 or the container lid 20 is provided with a through hole 33 communicating with the inside of the container body 10 .

[0042] As described later, the through holes 33 form a passage through which smoke generated from the sawdust 42 can move to the inside of the container body 10.

[0043] In this embodiment, the through hole 33 is formed in the mounting groove 31 .

[0044] The through holes 33 may be formed in various directions in the mounting groove 31 .

[0045] In particular, it is more preferable that the through hole 33 formed in the mounting groove 31 is positioned above the first heating element 41 and the sawdust 42 .

[0046] This makes it possible to prevent the sawdust 42 or unburned ash from falling into the container body 10 through the through-holes 33 .

[0047] The first heating element 41 is disposed inside the smoke generating unit 30, more specifically, in the mounting groove 31, and is heated by electromagnetic waves from the microwave oven.

[0048] The first heating element 41 is a known susceptor that is heated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven and includes iron oxide, carbon, silicon carbide, and the like.

[0049] The sawdust 42 is disposed inside the smoke generating unit 30, more specifically, in the mounting groove 31, and is disposed closely to the first heating element 41 to generate smoke when the first heating element 41 is heated.

[0050] The sawdust 42 is made of materials commonly used for smoking, such as oak.

[0051] In the drawings of this embodiment, the sawdust 42 is adhered to the upper and lower surfaces of the first heating element 41, respectively.

[0052] Unlike the present embodiment, the first heating element 41 and the sawdust 42 may be a mixed mass of powder, and the sawdust 42 may be disposed on the first heating element 41 in a layered manner.

[0053] That is, any structure is possible as long as smoke can be generated from the sawdust 42 by the heat generated by the first heating element 41 when the first heating element 41 is heated.

[0054] Meanwhile, a second heating element 50 may be built into the lower part of the container body 10 of the present invention.

[0055] The second heating element 50 heats the container body 10 which is generated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven.

[0056] When food or drink is placed inside the container body 10 and the microwave oven is operated, the second heating element 50 generates heat, so that the food or drink placed inside the container body 10 can be heated more quickly and effectively due to the second heating element 50 being heated.

[0057] Of course, the second heating element 50 may be omitted in some cases.

[0058] The container body 10 may be composed of only one body, or may be composed of an outer container body 11 and an inner container body 12.

[0059] The second heating element 50 is built into the outer container body 11 .

[0060] The inner container body 12 is detachably disposed inside the outer container body 11 .

[0061] By making the container body 10 consist of the outer container body 11 and the inner container body 12 as described above, food and beverages may be placed in the outer container body 11 or in the inner container body 12 as needed.

[0062] The operation of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration will now be considered in detail.

[0063] Food or drink is placed inside the container body 10 and the container lid 20 is then covered.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 2, the first heating element 41 and sawdust 42 are placed in the mounting groove 31 to cover the smoking lid 32 .

[0065] The cooking vessel is then placed in the microwave oven and the microwave oven is turned on.

[0066] When the microwave oven is operated, electromagnetic waves are generated, causing the second heating element 50 to heat the food placed inside the container body 10.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 3, the first heating element 41 is heated by electromagnetic waves and heats the sawdust 42 disposed around it to generate smoke.

[0068] The smoke generated by the sawdust 42 moves to the container body 10 through the through holes 33 and is absorbed into the food or drink, thereby fumigating the food or drink.

[0069] When it is desired to reuse the smoke detector, the smoke detector 32 can be opened and the first heating element 41 and the sawdust 42 can be replaced repeatedly.

[0070] As described above, the present invention uses electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven to smoke food, thereby making it possible to prepare smoked dishes.

[0071] 4(a), the first heating element 41 may be fixedly coupled to the mounting groove 31, and only the sawdust 42 may be replaced and repeatedly placed on the top of the first heating element 41.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 4(b), a flame-retardant material 43 that is electromagnetically transmissible, such as a mica plate, may be laminated on the upper part of the first heating element 41, and the sawdust 42 may be repeatedly added thereon.

[0073] In this way, only the sawdust 42 needs to be replaced, which is convenient to use and reduces waste of materials.

[0074] At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the flame retardant material 43 covers the upper part of the first heating element 41 to prevent the sawdust 42 from flowing into the area where the first heating element 41 is disposed.

[0075] In the present invention, the smoking materials, i.e., the first heating element 41 and sawdust 42, are placed in the container lid 20, which is placed above the food and not below it, thereby preventing problems such as moisture and oil generated from the food falling and adhering to the smoking materials, causing ashes to fly or the production of other aromas other than the original smoked aroma.

[0076] Furthermore, the smoking lid portion 32, which is removably attached to the container lid 20, can be opened and the smoking material can be filled or replaced therein, making it easy to replenish the smoking material.

[0077] In addition, since the through hole 33, which is the passage through which the smoke generated from the smoking material moves, is located above the food, there is no problem that the through hole 33 is clogged with oil generated from the food, preventing the smooth movement of smoke, and since oil does not adhere to the through hole 33, cleaning and washing are easy.

[0078] Second Example

[0079] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking vessel according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the fumigation lid portion 32.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the smoking lid 32 is made of a plate made of a flame-retardant material, and the smoking lid 32 is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the mounting groove 31.

[0082] That is, the smoking lid 32 maintains a fixed state in the mounting groove 31 without being detached, unlike the first embodiment.

[0083] At this time, the first heating element 41 and sawdust 42 are embedded in the mounting groove 31 .

[0084] In the structure of this embodiment, the first heating element 41 and the sawdust 42 cannot be replaced, so that the container cover 20 or the entire cooking container is suitable for disposable use.

[0085] Other details are the same as those in the first embodiment, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0086] Third Example

[0087] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking vessel according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the position of the smoke generating section 30, and this will be mainly described.

[0089] The smoke generating unit 30 may be mounted on the outside of the container lid 20 as shown in FIG. 6(a).

[0090] At this time, the through hole 33 is formed in the container lid 20 .

[0091] The smoke generating unit 30 may be mounted inside the container lid 20 as shown in FIG. 6(b).

[0092] At this time, the through hole 33 is formed in the smoke generating part 30 .

[0093] Other details are the same as those in the first embodiment, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0094] The smoke cooking container for a microwave oven according to the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and may be modified in various ways within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0095] The present invention is applicable to a smoke cooking container for a microwave oven and therefore has industrial applicability.

Claims

1. A container body for storing food and drink therein; A container lid that covers an upper portion of the container body; a mounting groove formed by being recessed downward from an upper portion of the container lid, and a fumigation lid portion covering an upper portion of the mounting groove; a first heating element disposed in the mounting groove and heated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven; sawdust disposed in the mounting groove and closely disposed with the first heating element to generate smoke when the first heating element is heated; a through hole communicating with the inside of the container body is formed in the mounting groove, and the through hole formed in the mounting groove is located above the first heating element and the sawdust to prevent the sawdust or unburned ash from falling into the container body through the through hole; When the first heating element is heated by electromagnetic waves from a microwave oven, smoke is generated from the sawdust, and the generated smoke flows into the container body through the through hole located above the first heating element and the sawdust. A smoke cooking container for a microwave oven.

2. The first heating element, which is heated by electromagnetic waves, is fixedly coupled to the mounting groove, The sawdust is inserted into the mounting groove and stacked on the first heating element. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 1.

3. A flame-retardant material through which electromagnetic waves can pass is laminated on the upper part of the first heating element, The sawdust is added to the top of the flame retardant material and layered. The flame retardant material covers the first heating element disposed at a lower portion. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 2.

4. The smoking lid is detachably connected to the upper part of the mounting groove. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 1.

5. The smoking lid is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the mounting groove. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 1.

6. a second heating element disposed in the lower portion of the container body; the second heating element is heated by electromagnetic waves to heat the container body. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 1.

7. The container body includes: An outer container body; an inner container body removably disposed inside the outer container body; The second heating element is built into the outer container body. The smoke cooking container for use in a microwave oven according to claim 6.

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