Cooking device and filtration mechanism

Abstract

To provide a cooking device and filtration mechanism capable of exhibiting a suitable filtration effect by separating a solid component and a liquid component.SOLUTION: A cooking device 10 including a body 20 with a motor 21, a first cup 50 mounted on an upper part of the body and storing food materials 90 and 91, and a cooking tool 72 receiving power of the motor and rotating in the first cup to cut the food materials, includes a filter part 63 having a mesh for partitioning the first cup into a cutting area 42 on a lower side where the cooking device rotates and a liquid storage area 43 formed on an upper side of the cutting area. The food materials are put into the cutting area and cut into a solid component 92 and a liquid component 93 by the cooking device in the cutting area, after the cutting is completed, the first cup is turned upside down so that the liquid storage area is on the lower side, whereby the liquid component is separated into the liquid storage area through the filter part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device that extracts liquid components by cutting ingredients, such as a juicer mixer, and to a cooking device that can separate liquid components and solid components, and a filtering mechanism that suitably performs solid-liquid separation. [Background technology]

[0002] Blenders are known that use rotating cutters and other cooking tools to cut and cook ingredients. For example, by putting nuts such as almonds and water into a blender, plant-based milk (liquid) can be extracted from the plant seeds, and after cooking, the liquid and solid components can be separated by straining the mixture using a cloth or filter paper. However, when squeezing the ingredients by hand using a cloth, not only do your hands get dirty, but it is also very time-consuming to remove and collect the solid components (pulp) that adhere to the cloth.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a mixer in which a cylindrical filter is placed in a cooking cup so as to surround a cooking utensil. When the mixer is operated, the cooking utensil cuts and otherwise cooks the ingredients, leaving the solid components inside the filter and releasing the liquid components outside the filter, which can then be poured into a cup or the like for use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-48881 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the rotation of the cooking utensil causes solid ingredients to fly outwards, which can clog the filter. In addition, the solid ingredients remaining in the filter contain a large amount of liquid ingredients, so the filter cannot be expected to separate the liquid ingredients from the solid ingredients and filter them.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a cooking device and a filtering mechanism capable of separating solid and liquid components and providing a suitable filtering effect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The cooking device according to the present invention comprises: A main body including a motor; A first cup attached to the upper part of the main body and containing foodstuffs; A cooking utensil that rotates in the first cup by receiving power from the motor to cut the food material; A cooking device comprising: The first cup is provided with a filter portion having a mesh that divides the first cup into a cutting area below where the cooking utensil rotates and a liquid storage area formed above the cutting area, The food ingredients are placed in the cutting area, and the food ingredients are cut into solid and liquid components by the cooking utensil in the cutting area. After the cutting is completed, the first cup is inverted upside down so that the liquid storage area is on the bottom, and the liquid components are separated into the liquid storage area through the filter section.

[0008] The filter portion may be detachable from the first cup.

[0009] a second cup having a cylindrical second tube portion inserted into the first cup and the filter portion formed on an upper surface of the second tube portion; The second cup is inserted into the first cup, and the interior of the second cup forms the cutting area.

[0010] The second cup can be non-rotatably engaged with the first cup by a detent.

[0011] A gap may be formed between the inner surface of the first cup and the outer surface of the second cup.

[0012] The filtering mechanism according to the present invention comprises: Regarding the cup set including the first and second cups mentioned above, a pump means for feeding compressed air into the second cup in a state where the first cup is inverted upside down so that the liquid storage area is on the lower side; Compressed air is delivered from the pump means into the second cup to squeeze the liquid component out of the solid component in the second cup.

[0013] The pump means may be a bellows pump. Effect of the Invention

[0014] According to the cooker of the present invention, after cooking the ingredients by cutting etc. in the cutting area below the filter portion, the liquid component can be separated into the liquid storage area simply by turning the first cup upside down.

[0015] Furthermore, according to the filtering mechanism of the present invention, the liquid component remaining together with the solid component in the second cup can be squeezed out by the pump means, allowing for easy solid-liquid separation. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a juicer mixer which is a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1 and seen in the direction of the arrow. [Diagram 3] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the cooking cup. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cup set in which a second cup is accommodated in a first cup, with a portion cut away. [Diagram 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the cooking cup. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second cup. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is a view of the second cup as seen from the filter portion side. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking cup while the cooking utensil is rotating to cut food ingredients. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking cup after cutting is completed and the cutter die is inverted upside down. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the process of attaching a pump means to the cooking cup with the cutter die removed. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a side view of a cooking cup fitted with a pump means. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a plan view of FIG. [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E of FIG. 15, showing a state in which a pump means is attached to the [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of squeezing the liquid component out of the solid component in the second cup by pressing the pump means. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a step of removing the solid component remaining in the second cup. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a photograph of the solid components removed from the second cup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The cooking device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that, in the following, a juicer mixer 10 will be described as an example of the cooking device, but the cooking device may be a juicer, mixer, food processor, mill, or the like.

[0018] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance showing the overall configuration of a juicer mixer 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA. As shown in the figure, the juicer mixer 10 comprises a lower main body 20 and a cooking section 30 attached to the upper part of the main body 20. As shown in Fig. 2, the main body 20 has a built-in motor 21. The rotating shaft 22 of the motor 21 penetrates the upper surface of the main body 20 and extends upward, and a main body side coupling 23 is attached to the tip. The motor 21 can be rotated by pressing a switch 33 provided on a cup cover 31 of a cooking cup 40 while connected to a commercial power source.

[0019] A cup cover positioning member 24 for attaching the cup cover 31 and a cooking cup positioning member 25 for attaching the cooking cup 40 inside the cup cover positioning member 24 are formed on the upper surface of the main body 20. These positioning members 24, 25 can be composed of grooves, claws, screws, etc.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 2, the cooking unit 30 includes a cup cover 31 that serves as an exterior when attached to the main body 20, and a cooking cup 40 that is placed inside the cup cover 31.

[0021] 1 and 2, cup cover 31 is a generally cylindrical body with an open bottom, and a positioning member 32 such as a claw is formed on the lower edge, which can engage with cup cover positioning member 24 of main body 20. Cup cover 31 can be made of, for example, a transparent resin, etc., so that cooking cup 40 accommodated inside can be seen.

[0022] The cup cover 31 of this embodiment has a push-type switch 33 on the top surface of the cup cover 31 for driving the motor 21. An operating rod is disposed below the switch 33, which moves downward in conjunction with pressing the switch 33. When the switch 33 is pressed while the cup cover 31 is attached to the main body 20, the operating rod moves down, and the tip of the operating rod turns on the switch of the motor 21 provided on the main body 20, thereby driving the motor 21 to rotate. Providing the switch 33 on the cup cover 31 makes it possible to prevent the motor 21 from being driven when the cup cover 31 is not attached. The switch 33 may be a push button or dial switch provided on the main body 20.

[0023] Fig. 3 is an exploded view of cooking cup 40 with cutter die 70 facing upward. As shown in the figure, cooking cup 40 can be composed of a first cup 50, a second cup 60, and a cutter die 70. Fig. 4 is a partially broken perspective view of cup set 41 in which second cup 60 is housed in first cup 50, Fig. 5 is a side view of cooking cup 40, Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of Fig. 5, and Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of Fig. 6.

[0024] The first cup 50 is a container having an opening edge 52 at one end and a cylindrical first tube portion 51 with the other end closed. The first cup 50 is attached to the main body 20 with the opening edge 52 on the underside. The first cup 50 is also made of a transparent resin, so that the state of the ingredients during cooking such as cutting can be visually confirmed. The first cup 50 accommodates the second cup 60 inside, as shown in Figs. 4 to 7. The outer periphery of the first tube portion 51 on the opening edge 52 side is formed with a male thread 53 that screws into the female thread 71 of the cutter die 70.

[0025] As shown in Figures 4, 6 and 7, one or more first anti-rotation stops 54 are formed in the vertical direction on the inner surface of the first cup 50 (first cylindrical portion 51). This first anti-rotation stop 54 engages with a second anti-rotation stop 65 of the second cup 60, preventing the second cup 60 from rotating relative to the first cup 50 and preventing the second cup 60 from rotating together with the food ingredient. In the illustrated embodiment, the first anti-rotation stop 54 is a protrusion that thickens the inner surface of the first cup 50 in the vertical direction, and four such stops are formed at equal intervals on the inner surface of the first cup 50.

[0026] 4 and 6, the inner surface of the first cup 50 has first engagement portions 55 formed at one or more locations on the opening edge 52 side to prevent the second cup 60 from getting caught in it. The illustrated first engagement portion 55 is the edge of the first anti-rotation stopper 54 in the form of a protrusion on the opening edge 52 side. The edge protrudes inward from the first cup 50.

[0027] As shown in Figs. 2 to 7, the second cup 60 is a container having a cylindrical second tube portion 61 that is attached inside the first cup 50. The second cup 60 is also made of transparent resin, so that the state of the ingredients during cooking can be visually confirmed. As shown in Figs. 8 to 10, the second tube portion 61 has an opening edge 62 that is open at one end, which is the upper side, and a filter portion 63 is attached to the lower side. When the second cup 60 is attached to the main body 20, the lower side of the second cup 60 becomes the opening edge 62, and the filter portion 63 is located at the upper side.

[0028] The second cup 60 is configured to have a shorter height than the first cup 50. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the height of the second cup 60 is about half that of the first cup 50. The outer diameter of the second cup 60 is formed to be slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the first cup 50. That is, a gap indicated by reference numeral 64 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 exists between the first cup 50 and the second cup 60. This is to prevent the second cup 60 from getting stuck in the first cup 50 and becoming unable to be removed, and this gap 64 serves as a passage for air when the pump means 80 described later squeezes out liquid ingredients 93 from the food material 90 in the second cup 60.

[0029] The filter portion 63 may be a mesh with fine through holes formed therein, which prevents solid components exceeding a predetermined size from passing through and allows liquid components or solid components smaller than a predetermined size to pass through. The filter portion 63 is formed only on one surface of the second cup 60, and not on the side surfaces. This allows solid-liquid separation to be performed favorably in the pump means 80, which will be described later. Also, by forming the filter portion 63 only on one surface, the number of areas requiring time and effort for maintenance can be reduced.

[0030] As shown in Figs. 8 to 10, the second tubular portion 61 of the second cup 60 is formed with a second anti-rotation stopper 65. As shown in Figs. 4, 6 and 7, the second anti-rotation stopper 65 is configured to engage with the first anti-rotation stopper 54 on the outer periphery of the second tubular portion 61. In this embodiment, the first anti-rotation stopper 54 is a protrusion protruding inward from the first cup 50, and the second anti-rotation stopper 65 is a vertical groove recessed inward from the outer periphery of the second tubular portion 61, and is capable of engaging with the first anti-rotation stopper 54. Since the second anti-rotation stopper 65 is a vertical groove, a protrusion-like rib 66 corresponding to the vertical groove shape of the second anti-rotation stopper 65 is formed on the inside of the second tubular portion 61. The rib 66 serves as a stirring member for generating turbulence in the food material 90 when cooking the food material 90 by cutting or the like, making it easier for the food material 90 to hit the cooking utensil 72.

[0031] 3, 4, 6, and 8 to 10, a second engagement portion 67 is formed on the opening edge 62 side of the second cup 60 to prevent the second cup 60 from fitting into the first cup 50. When the first engagement portion 55 is the edge of the first anti-rotation stopper 54 protruding inward from the first cup 50 as shown in Fig. 4, the second engagement portion 67 can be in the form of a brim that catches on the edge.

[0032] The cutter die 70 has a cooking utensil 72 and is a base that closes the opening edge 52 of the first cup 50. The cutter die 70 can be in the shape of a shallow dish. A positioning member 75 for the main body 20 is protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the cutter die 70. When the cutter die 70 is attached to the main body 20, the positioning member 75 engages with the cooking cup positioning member 25 of the main body 20 as shown in FIG. 2 to position the cutter die 70 on the main body 20. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, a female thread 71 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cutter die 70 to which the male thread 53 of the first cup 50 is screwed. A gasket 76 is attached to the periphery of the bottom upper surface of the cutter die 70. The gasket 76 abuts against the lower edge of the first cup 50 to prevent leakage of ingredients 90 and the like.

[0033] As shown in Figures 6, 7, etc., a cooking utensil 72 is placed in the center of the cutter die 70 so as to protrude into the cooking cup 40. The cooking utensil 72 is, for example, a cutter, and in the illustrated example, is configured with four blades. The cooking utensil 72 is connected to a rotating shaft 73 that passes through the center of the cutter die 70, and the other end of the rotating shaft 73 is provided with a cooking utensil side coupling 74 that can be engaged with the main body side coupling 23.

[0034] The cooking cup 40 is composed of the above-mentioned first cup 50, second cup 60, and cutter die 70. Fig. 3 is an exploded view, and Figs. 5 to 8 are assembly views of the cooking cup 40. Fig. 4 shows a cup set 41 in which the first cup 50 and the second cup 60 are housed. The cooking cup 40 is composed by attaching the cutter die 70 to the cup set 41.

[0035] The second cup 60 is accommodated in the first cup 50. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first and second cups 50 and 60 are aligned with the first and second detents 54 and 65 so that the opening edges 52, 62 of both the first cup 50 and the second cup 60 face upward, and the second cup 60 is inserted into the first cup 50. Since there is a difference in diameter between the inner diameter of the first cup 50 and the outer diameter of the second cup 60 that forms a gap 64 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the second cup 60 is smoothly inserted into the first cup 50. Then, when the second cup 60 enters the first cup 50 until it is flush with the first cup 50, the first engagement portion 55 and the second engagement portion 67 come into contact, and the second cup 60 stops entering.

[0036] By inserting the second cup 60 into the first cup 50, the inside of the first cup 50 is divided into two areas 42, 43 by the filter part 63 of the second cup 60. In Figs. 4 to 6, the opening edges 52, 62 face upward, so the first cup 50 is divided into an area 42 above the filter part 63 inside the second cup 60, and an area 43 below the filter part 63. In Fig. 2 and Fig. 11 during cooking, the opening edges 52, 62 face downward, so the area below the filter part 63 is the area 42 inside the second cup 60, and the area above the filter part 63 is the area indicated by the symbol 43. The area 42 inside the second cup 60 is an area where cooking such as cutting is performed with the cooking utensil 72 exposed as shown in Fig. 11, and is referred to as the "cutting area 42" below. In addition, the area adjacent to the cutting area 42 via the filter part 63 (the lower side in Figs. 4 to 6 and the upper side in Fig. 11) is referred to as the "liquid storage area 43" below.

[0037] After assembling the cup set 41 as shown in Fig. 4, food material 90 is poured into the opening of the second cup 60 (arrow in the figure). For example, but not limited to, the food material 90 may be nuts such as almonds. Since it is difficult to extract liquid components from plant seeds alone, liquid 91 such as water or milk is poured into the second cup 60 together with the food material 90. Note that solids such as plant seeds do not pass through the filter section 63 of the second cup 60 and remain in the second cup 60, but liquids pass through the filter section 63 and accumulate on the bottom side of the first cup 50.

[0038] Next, the cutter die 70 is attached to the cup set 41. The cutter die 70 can be attached by screwing the female thread 71 into the male thread 53 of the first cup 50, as shown in Fig. 6. By attaching the cutter die 70 to the cup set 41, a cooking cup 40 is formed in which a cooking utensil 72 protrudes into the cutting area 42 in the second cup 60, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. In the cooking cup 40, the opening edge 52 of the first cup 50 is in close contact with the gasket 76 of the cutter die 70, and the inside of the first cup 50 is airtightly sealed.

[0039] The cooking cup 40 described above is attached to the main body 20 with the cutter die 70 facing downward, as shown in Figures 2 and 11. In the cooking cup 40, the opening edge 52 of the first cup 50 is blocked by the gasket 76 of the cutter die 70, so ingredients and liquid do not spill out even if the opening edge 52 side faces downward. By making the cutter die 70 face downward in the cooking cup 40, solid ingredients 90 such as seed plants and liquid both accumulate on the cutting area 42 side.

[0040] 2, the cooking cup 40 is positioned and fixed by engaging the positioning member 75 of the cutter die 70 with the cooking cup positioning member 25 of the main body 20. By attaching the cutter die 70 to the main body 20, the main body side coupling 23 engages with the cooking utensil side coupling 74. Then, the cup cover 31 is attached to the main body 20 so as to cover the cooking cup 40. As with the cooking cup 40, the cup cover 31 only needs to have the positioning member 32 engaged with the cup cover positioning member 24. In this way, the cooking section 30 (cooking cup 40 and cup cover 31) is attached to the main body 20.

[0041] Then, by connecting the cooking cup 40 to a commercial power source and pressing the switch 33 (see FIG. 1) on the top surface of the cup cover 31, the motor 21 is driven to rotate, and the cooking utensil 72 rotates in the cutting area 42. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking cup 40 during cooking. The cooking utensil 72 cuts and cooks the ingredients 90 in the cutting area 42. Specifically, nuts such as almonds are crushed, and ingredients such as fats and oils and vitamin E dissolve into the liquid.

[0042] In the second cup 60, which is the cutting area 42, the rotation of the cooking utensil 72 generates a vortex flow perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the cooking utensil 72 as shown in Fig. 11 while the cutting and other processes proceed. Since the upper surface side of the second cup 60 is a mesh filter section 63, during cooking, most liquid components do not pass through the filter section 63 and remain within the second cup 60, which is the cutting area 42. Since the second cup 60 has a smaller volume than the first cup 50, the ingredients 90 remain in this small space, increasing the opportunities for contact with the cooking utensil 72, and cooking such as cutting proceeds smoothly.

[0043] In addition, since second cup 60 has ribs 66 formed on the inside, ribs 66 tend to create turbulence in food 90 compared to when second cup 60 has a simple cylindrical shape, increasing the probability that food 90 will come into contact with cooking utensil 72. In addition, since the distance from the portion of ribs 66 to the tip of cooking utensil 72 is narrow as shown by the circled T in Fig. 7, food 90 can be favorably brought into contact with cooking utensil 72. This can increase the efficiency of cooking, such as cutting.

[0044] Due to these effects, cooking such as cutting of the food material 90 can be completed in a short time.

[0045] When cooking of the food ingredient 90, i.e., cutting and grinding of the plant seeds, is completed, the switch 33 is released from being pressed, and the motor 21 is stopped. Inside the cooking cup 40, the ground food ingredient 90 is stored in the cutting area 42 located at the bottom in a state where solid components 92 (pulp: pomace) and liquid components 93 are mixed.

[0046] In this state, first the cup cover 31 is removed from the main body 20, and then the cooking cup 40 is removed.

[0047] 12, the cooking cup 40 is turned upside down so that the cutter die 70 is on the upper side. As a result, inside the cooking cup 40, the cutting area 42 is on the upper side and the liquid storage area 43 is on the lower side. Of the solid component 92 and liquid component 93 that have accumulated in the cutting area 42, the liquid component 93 falls downward under its own weight through the filter portion 63 by turning the cooking cup 40 upside down, and accumulates in the liquid storage area 43. As a result, the solid component 92 and the liquid component 93 can be separated (solid-liquid separation).

[0048] Thereafter, the cutter die 70 is removed, the second cup 60 with the remaining solid component 92 is taken out, and the liquid component 93 in the first cup 50 can be poured into a glass or the like for use.

[0049] In addition, when solid-liquid separation occurs due to gravity, some of the liquid components 93 become clogged in the filter portion 63 with the solid components 92, and either permeate the solid components 92 or remain between the solid components 92, remaining in the second cup 60, which is the cutting area 42.

[0050] Therefore, the present invention further discloses a filtering mechanism that can appropriately separate solid and liquid by mounting pump means 80 on cup set 41 consisting of first cup 50 and second cup 60.

[0051] The liquid component 93 remaining in the second cup 60 can be squeezed out using the pump means 80. Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pump means 80 is disposed above the cup set 41 from which the cutter die 70 has been removed, and Figs. 14 to 16 are views showing the pump means 80 placed on the cup set 41.

[0052] As the pump means 80, for example, a bellows pump having a bellows-shaped body 81 can be used. As shown in the figures, the pump means 80 has an upper plate 82 provided with an intake port 83 on the upper surface of the body 81 and a valve plate 84 (FIGS. 15 and 16) that closes the intake port 83 from the inside.

[0053] 16, a lower plate 85 having a discharge port 86 that opens within the opening edge 62 of the second cup 60 is attached to the underside of the body 81 of the pump means 80. In the drawing, the discharge port 86 has an annular rib shape that fits into the opening edge 62 of the second cup 60. By making the discharge port 86 a large opening similar to that of the second cup 60, water can be poured directly into the inside of the pump means 80 to wash it, improving ease of maintenance.

[0054] 16, the lower plate 85 is provided with a holding rib 87 that encloses and holds the first cup 50 from the outer periphery so that the pump means 80 can be stably attached to the cup set 41, and an airtight rib 89 that comes into close contact with the opening edge 62 of the second cup 60 around the discharge port 86. If the lower plate 85 comes into complete contact with the first cup 50, air cannot be sent from the pump means 80 to the second cup 60, so the lower plate 85 is provided with air release passages 88 such as grooves that reach the gap 64 between the first cup 50 and the second cup 60 at multiple locations, as shown in FIG.

[0055] 14 to 16, the pump means 80 having the above-mentioned configuration is attached to the cup set 41. The airtight rib 89 of the lower plate 85 fits airtightly into the opening edge 62 of the second cup 60, so that the discharge port 86 communicates with the second cup 60. Also, the holding rib 87 of the pump means 80 fits onto the outer periphery of the first cup 50.

[0056] 17, when the upper plate 82 of the pump means 80 is pressed downward by a hand 100, the bellows-shaped body 81 contracts downward and the compressed air is discharged from the discharge port 86 into the second cup 60 (arrow P). As a result, the liquid component 93 remaining in the second cup 60 is squeezed out of the solid component 92, passes through the filter portion 63, and falls into the liquid storage area 43 of the first cup 50 (arrow Q). The compressed air compresses and compacts the solid component 92 in the cutting area 42, passes through the filter portion 63, flows into the liquid storage area 43, passes through the gap 64 between the first cup 50 and the second cup 60, and is discharged to the outside from the air discharge passage 88 of the lower plate 85, as shown by arrow R.

[0057] At this time, the crushed solid components 92 are compressed and concentrated in the filter portion 63, which has the effect of acting like a mesh. When cooking the food material 90 by cutting or the like, bubbles may be generated, but since these bubbles remain on the solid components 92, they are prevented from being mixed into the liquid components 93, and an easy-to-drink liquid can be obtained with reduced unpleasant flavors and bitterness.

[0058] When the pushing force on upper plate 82 is released, the restoring force of the bellows of body 81 causes valve plate 84 to open intake port 83, allowing outside air to flow into pump means 80. Then, by pushing upper plate 82 again, further squeezing out liquid component 93 progresses. By repeating this operation one or more times, it is possible to squeeze out almost all of liquid component 93 remaining in second cup 60 and move it to liquid storage area 43.

[0059] The squeezing out process can be done by operating the pump means 80, so there is no need to strain it with a cloth or the like, and your hands will not get dirty.

[0060] When the squeezing operation is completed, the pump means 80 is removed, and the second cup 60 is taken out from within the first cup 50. Then, the liquid component 93 in the first cup 50 can be poured into a glass or the like for use.

[0061] The compressed solid component 92 (pulp: residue) remaining in the second cup 60 can be dropped down and removed as indicated by arrow S by turning the second cup 60 upside down so that the opening edge 62 faces downward as shown in Figure 18. Figure 19 is a photograph of the compressed solid component 92. The solid component 92 has had the liquid component removed and is in the form of a compressed lump, so it can be easily disposed of.

[0062] The above description is for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and should not be interpreted as limiting the invention described in the claims or restricting the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope described in the claims.

[0063] For example, in the above embodiment, the filter portion 63 is provided in the second cup 60, but the filter portion 63 may also be attached directly to the inside of the first cup 50. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 10 Juicer mixer (cooking appliance) 20 Main unit 40 Cooking Cups 42 Cutting area 43 Liquid storage area 50 1st Cup 60 2nd Cup 63 Filter section 80 Pump means

Claims

1. A main body including a motor; A first cup attached to the upper part of the main body and containing foodstuffs; A cooking utensil that receives power from the motor and rotates in the first cup to cut the food material; A cooking device comprising: The first cup is provided with a filter portion having a mesh that divides the first cup into a cutting area below where the cooking utensil rotates and a liquid storage area formed above the cutting area, The food material is put into the cutting area, and the food material is cut in the cutting area by the cooking utensil, thereby dividing the food material into solid and liquid components. After the cutting is completed, the first cup is turned upside down so that the liquid storage area is on the bottom side, and the liquid component is separated into the liquid storage area through the filter section. Cooker.

2. The filter portion is detachable from the first cup. The cooking device according to claim 1 .

3. a second cup having a cylindrical second tube portion inserted into the first cup and the filter portion formed on an upper surface of the second tube portion; The second cup is inserted into the first cup, and an interior of the second cup constitutes the cutting area. The cooking device according to claim 2.

4. The second cup is non-rotatably engaged with the first cup by a detent. The cooking device according to claim 3.

5. A gap is formed between the inner surface of the first cup and the outer surface of the second cup. The cooking device according to claim 4.

6. A cup set including the first cup and the second cup according to claim 5, a pump means for feeding compressed air into the second cup in a state where the first cup is inverted upside down so that the liquid storage area is on the lower side; delivering compressed air from the pump means into the second cup to squeeze the liquid component out of the solid component in the second cup; A filtration mechanism consisting of a cup set and a pump means.

7. the pump means being a bellows pump; 7. A filtration mechanism comprising the cup set of claim 6 and pump means.

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