Alignment mount for mat for electromagnetic cookers and mat set for electromagnetic cookers

Abstract

To facilitate alignment when setting a translucent mat for electromagnetic cookers with respect to an electromagnetic cooker.SOLUTION: An alignment mount 10 consists of a main body 11 and a tab 12, the main body 11 is placed on a top plate of the electromagnetic cooker and a mat for electromagnetic cookers which covers the top plate is visible through the alignment mount 10, thereby performing alignment with the top plate. Even in a case where the mat is hard to be visible through the alignment mount because of a color tone relation between the mat and the top plate, etc., the mount 10 is easy to be transparently visible through the mat. Therefore, a position, etc., of an induction heating section can be clearly grasped via the mount and the mat for electronic cookers and the top plate are easily aligned.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mount used for aligning a mat when installing the mat on an electromagnetic cooker, and to a set of the mount and the mat. [Background technology]

[0002] Electromagnetic cookers (IH cookers), which use induction heating to heat the bottom of pots and pans and cook food, have become widespread. When cooking, liquid from a pot or other cooking fluid may splash onto the top plate of the induction cooker, so as described in Patent Document 1, a mat is placed on the induction heating section of the top plate (the section where the pot is placed). When cooking with a pot or the like placed on the mat, even if the broth splashes or boils over, it sticks to the mat and not to the top plate, preventing the induction cooker from getting dirty. Furthermore, the mat as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is made of glass fiber with silicone coating on both sides, so it is flexible even when bent and does not easily break. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-140887 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, there are electromagnetic cookers that have a plurality of induction heating sections (pot placement sections) on a top plate, but it is troublesome to individually install a mat such as that in Patent Document 1 for each induction heating section. In such cases, if there is a large mat that can cover almost the entire top plate, it would be easier to just cover it with that.

[0005] On the other hand, if such a mat that covers the entire surface of the top plate is opaque like conventional mats, there is a problem in that it is not easy to align it with the top plate. In other words, even if such a mat is provided with markings (such as pictures of the bottom of a pot or a plate) at positions corresponding to the multiple induction heating units and alignment is performed using these, the work is difficult since the positions of the induction heating units on the top plate cannot be seen through the mat. On the other hand, a glass plate can be given as an example of a material that is highly transparent and heat resistant, but if the glass plate is made large enough to cover almost the entire top plate, it will become very heavy and is hard and prone to breakage. Therefore, if the glass plate is dropped when installing it on the top plate or during use, it may break and injure the user, making it unsuitable for this type of application.

[0006] The reason why conventional mats such as those described in Patent Document 1 were opaque was that it was difficult to use a highly transparent material that had the heat resistance, flexibility, etc., necessary to withstand use with an induction cooker without adversely affecting the operation of the induction cooker. Under these circumstances, the applicants of the present invention have conducted intensive research and have succeeded in developing a semi-transparent mat that is practically usable in terms of heat resistance and other factors. When the mat that covers the entire surface of the top plate is translucent, the top plate is given a circular pattern indicating the position of each induction heating unit, and when the mat is installed, the pattern makes it possible to see to a certain extent the positions of the induction heating units on the top plate through the mat, making alignment work much easier than when the mat is opaque.

[0007] However, as mentioned above, due to the constraints on materials imposed by heat resistance and the like, it is currently difficult to improve the transparency of the mat beyond a certain level, and it remains translucent at all times. As a result, it may be difficult to see through the mat due to the relationship between the color tones of the mat and the top plate, and the color tones of the circular pattern indicating the position of the induction heating unit attached to the mat and the top plate, etc. Therefore, there is still room for improvement in the ease of alignment.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to facilitate alignment of a translucent induction cooker mat when it is set on an induction cooker. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is an alignment backing (jig) that can be installed on the induction heating section of the top plate and is used when covering the top plate of an induction cooker with a translucent induction cooker mat. The position of the induction heating unit can be indirectly confirmed through the backing paper by viewing the installed backing paper through the translucent induction cooker mat, and the position of the backing paper can be used to assist in aligning the induction cooker mat onto the top plate.

[0010] When configured in this manner, even if the color tone of the top plate of the induction cooker is dark, the backing paper can be easily seen through the mat, making it possible to clearly grasp the position of the induction heating part through the backing paper, making it easy to align the induction cooker mat with the top plate.

[0011] In the alignment mount according to the present invention, it is preferable to adopt a configuration including a disk-shaped main body that can be placed concentrically around the circular induction heating portion. With this configuration, it becomes easier to align the mount with the induction heating section, which in turn makes it even easier to align the induction cooker mat with the top plate.

[0012] In the alignment mount according to the present invention, the main body is preferably made of white paper, particularly cardboard. When the main body is white, the bright color makes it easy to see through the mat, and the position of the induction heating part becomes clear, making it easy to align the induction cooker mat with the top plate. If the main body is made of cardboard, it is inexpensive and has sufficient heat resistance for short-term use, even if heat remains from the previous use, for example, when aligning the electromagnetic cooker mat and the top plate.

[0013] In the alignment mount of the present invention, it is preferable that the main body has a dark annular pattern along the inside outer periphery of the surface that will be on the upper side when placed on the induction heating unit. When configured in this manner, the dark circular pattern serves as a landmark (hereinafter simply referred to as a "marker") to serve as a guide for placing the induction cooker mat, and the white color of the main body itself and the dark circular pattern drawn on it also provide a contrast for purpose, further improving visibility through the mat and making it even easier to align the induction cooker mat with the top plate.

[0014] In the alignment paper of the invention, it is preferable to adopt a configuration further including a tab connected to the main body to be grasped when pulling the main body out from between the induction cooker mat and the top plate after aligning the induction cooker mat. With this configuration, the mount can be quickly removed before using the electromagnetic range, improving convenience.

[0015] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an electromagnetic cooker mat set comprising the alignment sheet and an electromagnetic cooker mat that is placed on the top plate of the electromagnetic cooker.

[0016] With this configuration, the alignment sheet and the electromagnetic cooker mat can be distributed as a set, improving convenience when aligning the mat. Effect of the Invention

[0017] Since the alignment base of the present invention is constructed as described above, it becomes easier to align the translucent induction cooker mat when setting it on the induction cooker. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the alignment sheet [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the alignment sheet is used; [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the alignment sheet is used; [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the alignment sheet is used; [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing another example of the alignment sheet; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The alignment base 10 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is used when covering a translucent mat M for an induction cooker on a top plate T of the induction cooker, as shown in FIGS. The positioning mount 10 and the mat M for an electromagnetic cooker constitute a mat set for an electromagnetic cooker.

[0020] The backing paper 10 is placed on at least one of the induction heating sections T1 to T3 as shown in Figure 2, and when the mat M for an induction cooker is placed on top of it as shown in Figure 3, the position of the backing paper 10 can be seen through the translucent mat M, which assists in the overall alignment of the top plate T and the mat M for an induction cooker, including the alignment of the induction heating sections T1 to T3 and the trivet patterns M1 to M3. After the alignment is completed, the mount 10 is removed from between the top plate T and the induction cooker mat M, as shown in FIG.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the alignment base 10 consists of a main body 11 and a tab 12. When in use, the main body 11 is placed on one of the induction heating sections T1 to T3 of the top plate T as shown in FIG. 2, and the tab 12 protrudes outward from between the top plate T and the mat M as shown in FIG. 3. When the alignment sheet 10 is removed from between the top plate T and the induction cooker mat M, the protruding tab 12 is grasped and pulled.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 11 of the alignment mount 10 is disk-shaped, and the tabs 12 are elongated rectangular strips. The main body 11 and the tab 12 may be integrally formed, or may be formed separately and then integrated. The tab 12 may be detachable from the main body 11.

[0023] The dimensions of the main body 11 are not particularly limited, but an example of a diameter of 150 mm to 250 mm can be given as a size that roughly corresponds to the dimensions of the induction heating parts T1 to T3 of a typical electromagnetic range. If the diameter is less than 150 mm, it will be smaller than the circular patterns indicating the individual induction heating units displayed on the top plate T, so the main body 11 will be more likely to be installed off-center from the induction heating units, and there is a risk that the induction cooker mat M will not be installed in the appropriate position. Also, if the main body 11 is too small, the area in contact with the top plate T will be smaller, so the main body 11 will be more likely to move when installing the induction cooker mat M, and there is a risk that the induction cooker mat M will not be installed in the appropriate position. If the diameter exceeds 250 mm, the alignment board 10 becomes too large and bulky, and if a plurality of alignment boards 10 are used for each of the induction heating units T1 to T3, there is a risk that they will interfere with each other. The dimensions of the tab 12 are not particularly limited, but an example of a size that is easy to grasp when pulling out the alignment sheet 10 is a length of 80 mm to 120 mm and a width of 15 mm to 25 mm. If the length is less than 80 mm, it may not protrude outward from between the top plate T and the mat M, or if it does, the amount of protrusion will be very small, making it difficult to pick up and pull, and if the length exceeds 120 mm, it may be too long and bulky. If the width is less than 15 mm, the strength will be insufficient and there is a risk that the tab 12 will be torn off when pulled. A width exceeding 25 mm does not immediately cause any major problems, but if the main body 11 is not marked, making the tab 12 too wide may make the boundary between the main body 11 and the tab 12 unclear, and it may become impossible to place the induction cooker mat M in the appropriate position.

[0024] The material of the main body 11 and the tab 12 is not particularly limited, and the main body 11 and the tab 12 may be made of the same material or different materials. Examples of these materials include metal, plastic, wood, and paper, but cardboard is preferable because it is inexpensive and will not melt, ignite, or break for a short period of time even if the electromagnetic cooker is turned on by mistake or if residual heat from the previous use remains. The thickness of the main body 11 and the tab 12 is not particularly limited, and the main body 11 and the tab 12 may be the same thickness or different thicknesses. When the material of the main body 11 and the tab 12 is cardboard, the thickness can be, for example, 0.5 mm to 1 mm. If the thickness is less than 0.5 mm, the strength may be insufficient, and if the thickness is more than 1.00 mm, a step may be formed when the mat M is placed on the induction heating units T1 to T3, which may hinder accurate positioning of the mat M.

[0025] The colors of the main body 11 and the tab 12 are not particularly limited and may be the same or different colors. They may be light or dark, but a light color, especially white, is preferred as it stands out more due to the color contrast with the top plate T, which is generally dark in color. In the drawings, both the body 11 and the tab 12 are white in color.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 2, a circular pattern 11a is provided as a mark on the surface of the main body 11 that faces upward when the main body 11 is placed on the induction heating units T1 to T3. The annular pattern 11a has a circular shape and is arranged concentrically with the main body 11 and slightly inside the outer periphery of the main body 11. The color of the annular pattern 11a is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the color be a dark color, particularly black, in order to provide an eye-catching contrast with the white background color of the main body 11. In the drawing, the color of the annular pattern 11a is black. The black annular pattern 11a makes the main body 11 more noticeable and is suitable as a marker when aligning the mat M.

[0027] Further inside the annular pattern 11a, an inner circle 11b is drawn concentrically. The annular pattern 11a has a width in the radial direction, whereas the inner circle 11b has almost no width in the radial direction and is linear. The inner circle 11b, in combination with the annular pattern 11a, enhances the design.

[0028] The width of the annular pattern 11a is not particularly limited, but may be from 2 mm to 8 mm, for example. If the width is less than 2 mm, the annular pattern 11a may be too narrow and may not stand out, and if the width is more than 8 mm, the annular pattern 11a may be too wide, causing a large proportion of the white background of the main body 11 to be filled in by the annular pattern 11a, and may cause the entire main body 11 to not stand out. The diameter of the annular pattern 11a is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, 130 mm to 230 mm. If the diameter is less than 130 mm, it will be smaller than the circular patterns indicating the individual induction heating units displayed on the top plate T, so that the main body 11 will be easily installed away from the center of the induction heating unit, and there is a risk that the induction cooker mat M will not be installed in the appropriate position. If the diameter exceeds 230 mm, the annular pattern 11a will be too close to the outer periphery of the main body 11, and the white area on the outer periphery side of the annular pattern 11a will be very small or will not exist at all, so if the top plate T is a dark color such as black or navy blue, the boundary on the outer periphery side of the annular pattern 11a may not be noticeable. However, even in such a case, if the inner periphery side of the annular pattern 11a is a light color such as white, the annular pattern 11a will be visible, so this does not exclude the annular pattern 11a from exceeding a diameter of 230 mm.

[0029] The configuration of the alignment board 10 according to the embodiment has been described above. Next, a method of using the alignment board 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the main body 11 of the mount 10 is placed concentrically on one of the multiple circular induction heating sections T1 to T3 (T1 in the figure) present on the top plate T of the induction cooker.

[0030] Next, as shown in Fig. 3, the top plate T on which the backing 10 is placed is covered with a translucent induction cooker mat M made of glass fiber coated on both sides with a silicone coating material and having magnetic field permeability. In this state, the tab 12 of the backing 10 protrudes outward from between the top plate T and the mat M. Here, trivet patterns M1 to M3 are provided on the translucent electromagnetic range mat M at positions corresponding to the induction heating portions T1 to T3 of the top plate T, respectively. After visually checking the mount 10 positioned above the induction heating unit through the mat M, the positions of the trivet patterns M1 to M3 are aligned with the positions of the induction heating units T1 to T3, respectively.

[0031] After the alignment is completed, the mount 10 is pulled out from between the top plate T and the mat M by pinching and pulling the tab 12 as shown in FIG.

[0032] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and includes all modifications and alterations within the scope and equivalent meanings.

[0033] The shape of the mount 10 is not limited to that of the embodiment. For example, the main body 11 may be rectangular as shown in Fig. 5, or may be a polygon other than a rectangle, or an ellipse, instead of a disk shape as in the embodiment.

[0034] Furthermore, the shape of the tab 12 is not limited to that of the embodiment. For example, the tab 12 may be ring-shaped or string-shaped as shown in Fig. 5, instead of the rectangular shape of the embodiment. Also, the tab 12 may be omitted. A notice to remove the mount 10 before using the electromagnetic cooker can be written on the tab 12 to draw attention to the use.

[0035] The shape of the annular pattern 11a as a mark is not limited to that in the embodiment, and other patterns or symbols may be used as long as they function as a mark. For example, the annular pattern 11a may be a square as shown in Fig. 5, instead of a circular pattern as in the embodiment. In addition, a cross mark (+ mark), a cross mark (x mark), or a triangle mark (△ mark) may be used in the center. The annular pattern 11a may also be omitted.

[0036] The translucent mat M for induction cookers is not particularly limited as long as it is made of a material that has heat resistance, flexibility, etc., so that it can withstand use with an induction cooker without adversely affecting the operation of the induction cooker. However, it is preferable that the mat is made of heat-resistant fibers and is made of a sheet-like material that is permeable to magnetic lines and has a coating material that is non-permeable formed on both sides of the sheet-like material, as this does not adversely affect the operation of the induction cooker. In particular, the thermal resistance of the semi-transparent induction cooker mat M is 2.05×10 -3 (m 2 It is more preferable that the temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the top plate T is less affected by the temperature difference (K) / W or less. The translucent electromagnetic range mat M may be colored to the extent that the visibility due to the translucency is not impaired. For example, a coloring material such as a pigment may be included in a heat-resistant fiber or a water-impermeable coating material to the extent that the visibility due to the translucency is not impaired. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 10 Alignment sheet 11 Main unit 11a Circular pattern 11b Inner circle 12 Tabs T Induction cooker top plate T1~T3 Induction heating section M Induction Cooker Mat M1~M3 Potholder pattern

Claims

1. A backing sheet that can be placed on an induction heating portion of a top plate of an electromagnetic cooker and is used when covering the top plate of the electromagnetic cooker with a translucent electromagnetic cooker mat, By viewing the installed mount through the translucent electromagnetic cooker mat, the position of the induction heating unit can be indirectly confirmed through the mount, An alignment paper for an electromagnetic cooker mat that can assist in aligning the electromagnetic cooker mat on the top plate based on the position of the paper.

2. The alignment mat according to claim 1 , comprising a disk-shaped main body that can be placed concentrically on the circular induction heating unit.

3. The alignment sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the main body is made of white cardboard.

4. The alignment card according to claim 3 , wherein the main body has a dark annular pattern formed along the inside of the outer periphery of the surface that will be on the upper side when placed on the induction heating section.

5. An alignment base as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a tab connected to the main body and adapted to be grasped when pulling the main body out from between the induction cooker mat and the top plate after aligning the induction cooker mat.

6. The alignment sheet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, This is an induction cooker mat set consisting of an induction cooker mat that is placed on the top plate of the induction cooker.

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