Electric caramelizer

Abstract

To provide an electric caramelizer which does not easily fail and can perform continuous caramelization.SOLUTION: An electric caramelizer 1 is configured to have a temperature controller 4. Shutting off electric current passage to a heat generation part 21 prevents breakage of the heat generation part due to excessive increase in temperature, thereby not easily causing failure. A temperature sensor 23 is directly attached to a heat storage part 22 to immediately detect decrease in temperature of the heat storage part after caramelization. Even when the decrease in temperature of the heat storage part occurs after the caramelization, the electric current passage to the heat generation part is immediately performed to maintain the heat storage part at a set temperature so as to enable the caramelization to be continuously performed onto a number of cakes. The temperature controller is configured to have a temperature display part 41 which displays the temperature of the heat storage part so as to enable confirmation, by looking at the temperature display part, as to whether the heat storage part has been heated to a temperature suitable for the caramelization and confirmation, by looking at the temperature display part, as to whether the heat storage part has been cooled to a temperature not causing a burn due to contact with the heat storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to an electric caramelizer used to brown sugar sprinkled on a cake (hereinafter referred to as caramelization), and particularly to an electric caramelizer that is resistant to breakdowns and can caramelize several cakes in succession. [Background technology]

[0002] An electric caramelizer that is actually in use is equipped with a soldering iron body made of a heating wire and a heat storage material, and a power wire that supplies power to the heating wire. In this electric caramelizer, electricity is passed through the heating wire to heat the heat storage material until it becomes red, which is used for caramelization.

[0003] Although not electric, direct-fire caramelizers use irons made of heat-storage materials. In these direct-fire caramelizers, the heat-storage material is heated over a gas stove or gas burner until it becomes red hot, and then used for caramelization.

[0004] Although not a caramelizer, a branding iron has been proposed as an electric branding iron in which a switch means made of a bimetal mechanism is attached integrally to the heater (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This branding iron adjusts the power supply by mechanical means instead of an electrical control circuit, allowing for a simple structure and low costs.

[0005] Although not a caramelizer, a cooking iron has been proposed as an electric branding iron, with a temperature sensor attached to the iron body, which is made of a heating wire and a heat storage material (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this cooking iron, the temperature sensor detects the temperature of the heat storage material and displays the detected temperature on the temperature display. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3185728 (paragraph 0009, Figure 2) [Patent Document 2] JP 2021-16425 A (paragraph 0017, Figure 4) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In the electric caramelizers actually used, electricity is passed through the heating wire to heat the heat storage member until it becomes red, but because electricity is left passing through the heating wire, the temperature of the heating wire rises too high and the heating wire is prone to breaking. In addition, in the electric caramelizers actually used, the heating wire is integrated with the heat storage member, specifically, the heating wire and the heat storage member are bound together with heat transfer cement, so a broken heating wire cannot be replaced. Therefore, the electric caramelizers actually used are prone to breakdowns and cannot be repaired on the spot, so a spare caramelizer must be prepared.

[0008] Furthermore, in the electric caramelizers actually in use, electricity is kept flowing through the heating wires, so the time that the caramelizer can be used continuously (hereinafter referred to as the rated time) is about 20 minutes. Therefore, the electric caramelizers actually in use can only be used for 20 minutes at a time, and must be rested for 20 minutes after use, meaning that caramelization cannot be achieved without taking breaks. Therefore, in order to caramelize continuously for more than 20 minutes with the electric caramelizers actually in use, multiple caramelizers must be prepared and used alternately.

[0009] Furthermore, in the electric caramelizers actually used, electricity is kept flowing through the heating wire, so the heating wire is heated slowly with a lower wattage to prevent the temperature from rising too high. In addition, in the electric caramelizers actually used, it takes time to recover when the temperature drops, so the temperature of the heat storage material drops when caramelizing two or three cakes in succession. Therefore, in the electric caramelizers actually used, if the temperature of the heat storage material does not recover, the sugar becomes cloudy and does not caramelize. Therefore, in the electric caramelizers actually used, in order to caramelize four or five or more cakes in succession, multiple caramelizers must be prepared and used alternately.

[0010] In addition, in the electric caramelizers actually used, the temperature of not only the heating wire but also the heat storage material rises too high because electricity is kept flowing through the heating wire. Therefore, when using the electric caramelizers actually used, if the temperature of the heat storage material is not lowered by pressing the heat storage material against a wet cloth before caramelizing, the sugar will burn and become bitter, making it unfit for consumption.

[0011] Furthermore, with the electric caramelizers actually in use, the only way to determine whether the heat storage member is at a suitable temperature for caramelization, for example whether the heat storage member has been heated to 500°C or higher, is by the color of the heat storage member starting to turn red. This means that when using an electric caramelizer, users have no choice but to rely on intuition developed over many years of experience.

[0012] In the direct-fire caramelizers actually used as mentioned above, the heat storage material is heated over a gas stove or gas burner until it becomes red hot, but caramelization cannot be done in places where direct flame cannot be used, such as the food section in the basement of a department store (also called "depatichika") or commercial facilities inside a train station (also called "eki-naka").

[0013] In the branding iron disclosed in Patent Document 1, the power supply is adjusted by a switch means constituted by a bimetal mechanism, and a bimetal thermometer cannot measure the temperature range suitable for caramelizing.

[0014] In addition, in the branding iron of Patent Document 1, the power supply is adjusted by a switch means formed by a bimetal mechanism, but the bimetal thermometer is a temperature sensor with poor responsiveness, with a time lag occurring before the value indicated by the thermometer matches the temperature of the object being measured. Therefore, in the branding iron of Patent Document 1, there is a delay in switching between energizing and cutting off the energization of the heater, and the power supply cannot be adjusted in rapid response to temperature changes in the heat storage member (called an engraving in Patent Document 1).

[0015] Furthermore, in the branding iron in Patent Document 1, the switch means is attached integrally to the heater, and is separate from the heat storage member (called an engraving in Patent Document 1). And, in the branding iron in Patent Document 1, the switch means is separate from the heat storage member that needs to be kept at an appropriate temperature, so there is a time lag between the temperature change of the heater to which the switch means is attached and the temperature change of the heat storage member. Therefore, if the branding iron in Patent Document 1 is applied to a caramelizer, it cannot adjust the supplied power in quick response to the drop in temperature of the heat storage member caused by caramelization.

[0016] In the cooking iron in Patent Document 2, the temperature sensor detects the temperature of the heat storage member, but the temperature sensor is located on the heat generating part and does not directly detect the temperature of the heat storage member. Also, in the cooking iron in Patent Document 2, the cooking iron is fitted into the power storage adapter to supply power, so power cannot be supplied when the cooking iron is removed from the power storage adapter and the food to be cooked is being grilled. Therefore, if the cooking iron in Patent Document 2 is used as a caramelizer, the temperature of the heat storage member itself cannot be detected, and when the temperature of the heat storage member drops during caramelization, the caramelization cannot be stopped and the cooking iron must be refitted into the power storage adapter before power can be supplied.

[0017] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric caramelizer that solves the above-mentioned problems, is less likely to break down, and can caramelize continuously. [Means for solving the problem]

[0018] In order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claim 1, an electric caramelizer that heats a soldering iron by electricity is configured to include a soldering iron body consisting of a heating part that is heated by electricity and a heat storage part that stores the generated heat, a power line that supplies power to the heating part, and a temperature regulator that is installed in the middle of the power line, compares an output signal converted by a temperature sensor with a target value, performs calculations according to the deviation, and turns on and off the current to the heating part. The temperature sensor is attached directly to the heat storage part.

[0019] In the invention according to claim 2, the temperature sensor is designed to be screwed and has a ring-shaped heat-sensing part at its tip, and the ring-shaped heat-sensing part is attached by passing it through a threaded part formed in the heat storage part.

[0020] In the invention according to claim 3, the temperature regulator has a temperature display section for displaying the temperature of the heat storage section.

[0021] In the invention according to claim 4, the temperature sensor is a thermocouple.

[0022] In the invention according to claim 5, the heat generating portion is attached to the screw portion formed in the heat storage portion by being sandwiched between the pressing plates. Effect of the Invention

[0023] According to the invention of claim 1, the electric caramelizer is configured with a temperature regulator that compares the output signal converted by the temperature sensor with a target value, performs calculations according to the deviation, and turns on and off the electricity to the heating element, so that the electricity to the heating element is turned off, preventing the heating element from breaking due to an excessive temperature rise. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, the electric caramelizer can be made less prone to breakdown.

[0024] In addition, according to the invention of claim 1, the temperature can be maintained at the set temperature by turning on and off the electricity to the heating part, so the load on the heating part is reduced and the limit on the rated time can be eliminated. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, caramelization can be performed continuously for more than 20 minutes.

[0025] According to the invention of claim 1, the set temperature can be maintained by turning on and off the current to the heating element, so that a heating wire with a higher wattage than that of the electric caramelizer actually used can be used. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, the time required to reach the set temperature can be shorter than that of the electric caramelizer actually used, and the time required for the electric caramelizer to reach 500°C can be reduced to, for example, 3 minutes and 15 seconds, making it possible to use the electric caramelizer immediately after turning it on. Also, according to the invention of claim 1, the temperature drop after caramelization can be recovered more quickly than that of the electric caramelizer actually used, making it possible to use the electric caramelizer for several cakes in succession.

[0026] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to use a heating wire with a higher wattage than the electric caramelizers actually used, so that the time required to reach the set temperature can be made shorter than 3 minutes and 15 seconds, and the diameter of the heat storage section can be made larger than that of the electric caramelizers actually used.

[0027] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, since the temperature sensor is attached directly to the heat storage unit, it is possible to quickly detect temperature changes in the heat storage unit, specifically, the temperature drop after caramelization. And according to the invention of claim 1, even if the temperature of the heat storage unit drops after caramelization, electricity is immediately applied to the heating unit, so that the temperature of the heat storage unit can be maintained at the set temperature. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to use the electric caramelizer for several cakes in succession.

[0028] In addition, according to the invention of claim 1, by cutting off the flow of electricity to the heat generating part, it is possible to prevent the temperature of the heat storage part from rising too high, so that the sugar will not burn and become bitter, making it unfit for consumption.

[0029] According to the invention of claim 2, the temperature sensor with screw fastening specifications is attached to the threaded portion formed in the heat storage portion through the ring-shaped heat sensing portion, so that the temperature sensor can be directly attached to the heat storage portion. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, the temperature change of the heat storage portion, specifically the temperature drop after caramelization, can be quickly detected.

[0030] According to the invention of claim 3, since the temperature regulator has a temperature display unit that displays the temperature of the heat storage unit, the temperature of the heat storage unit can be seen with the naked eye. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to visually confirm whether the heat storage unit has been heated to a temperature suitable for caramelizing. Also, according to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to visually confirm whether the heat storage unit has cooled to a temperature that will not cause burns when touched.

[0031] According to the invention of claim 4, the temperature sensor is a thermocouple that has excellent responsiveness and can measure temperatures over a wide range, so that the temperature change in the heat storage section, specifically the temperature drop after caramelization, can be quickly detected.

[0032] According to the invention of claim 5, the heat generating part is attached to the screw part formed in the heat storage part by being sandwiched between the pressing plates, so that the heat generating part can be pressed against the heat storage part and attached without any gaps. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 5, since the heat generating part is not insulated by air, the temperature of the heat storage part can be quickly adjusted by turning on and off the current to the heat generating part.

[0033] The effects of the present invention have been explained above for the inventions according to claims 1 to 5. According to this invention, the temperature of the electric caramelizer can be adjusted, so caramelization can be performed while properly managing the temperature of the heat storage unit. Therefore, according to this invention, it is not necessary to rely on intuition cultivated through many years of experience to manage the temperature of the caramelizer, so even if you are not an experienced chef, even a part-time or casual worker can caramelize.

[0034] In addition, this invention is electric, so caramelization can be done in places where direct heat cannot be used, such as department store basements and train stations. And, because this invention allows the caramelizer to be used as long as there is an electrical outlet, it is possible to caramelize the chocolates in each store and serve them while maintaining the fragrant aroma and crispy texture of freshly made chocolates. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electric caramelizer according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electric caramelizer according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an electric caramelizer according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0036] First, the basis of the invention will be briefly explained. The applicant was established in 1977 (Showa 52) in the center of Kappabashi Dogu Street when the kitchen equipment division of Kajiwara Kogyo Co., Ltd., a food processing machine manufacturer, became independent.

[0037] Since its establishment, the applicant has been introducing the latest cooking tools and equipment to a wide range of customers, including not only restaurants that visit Kappabashi in Asakusa, but also various food factories, laboratories of major food manufacturers, hospitals, and food service facilities, while also producing custom-made products that meet their requests. Through product development that meets the needs of its customers, the applicant has grown to become the company with the highest sales in Kappabashi Kitchen Street, "emphasizing quality and service for professionals."

[0038] The inventors are in charge of manufacturing custom-made products that meet the needs of customers. In response to customer requests for a comfortable working environment without worrying about exhaust fumes or gas leaks, the inventors have developed safe and secure electric takoyaki makers, taiyaki makers, and obanyaki makers. Through manufacturing these custom-made products, the inventors have deepened their knowledge of electric grilling machines.

[0039] As the inventors deepened their knowledge of electric pizza ovens, they developed an electric pizza oven with commercial capabilities in the previous invention (Patent No. 7219963) that can bake pizza evenly and quickly (within 90 seconds) just like commercial wood-fired or gas ovens without having to cover the opening for feeding the pizza dough, and it has been well received by many customers as a safe and secure pizza oven. This invention was created by the inventors, who are well versed in electric pizza ovens, out of their desire to provide a safe and secure cooking appliance.

[0040] While visiting customers, the inventors received requests from customers saying, "We are in trouble because our current product has been discontinued. Please develop an electric caramelizer that is as good as our current product."

[0041] Therefore, the inventors began to develop an electric caramelizer that was comparable to the current product for customers who were in trouble because the current product was no longer available. While asking customers how they were using the current product, the inventors learned that because the current product was prone to breakdowns and could not be repaired on the spot, customers had spare caramelizers prepared, and that because the current product had a rated time of about 20 minutes and the temperature of the heat storage material dropped when caramelizing continuously, three caramelizers were prepared and used alternately.

[0042] After listening to the customers' voices, the inventors decided that they wanted to develop an electric caramelizer that was easier to use than the current model, and so they began working on controlling the temperature of the electric caramelizer.

[0043] The inventors noticed that a customer had three caramelizers and used them alternately. They discovered that if the temperature drop of the heat storage unit after caramelization could be detected quickly, the temperature of the electric caramelizer could be kept at a temperature suitable for caramelization, and came to create this invention.

[0044] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an electric caramelizer according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the electric caramelizer 1 is configured to include a soldering iron body 2, a power line 3 that supplies power to the soldering iron body 2, and a temperature regulator 4 that is provided midway along the power line 3 and controls the supply and cut-off of electricity to the soldering iron body 2.

[0045] The iron body 2 is a tool held by hand and includes a heat generating portion 21 and a heat storing portion 22 for caramelizing food by heating the heat storing portion 22.

[0046] The heat generating portion 21 is a heater that is heated by electricity, and in this embodiment is a spiral sheath heater.

[0047] The heat storage unit 22 is a disk-shaped baking plate that stores the heat generated by the heat generation unit 21, and a screw portion 22a is formed in the center thereof protruding from the disk-shaped baking plate. Here, the heat storage unit 22 is made of spheroidal graphite cast iron (also called FCD) and has a diameter of 11.5 cm. In the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the heat storage unit 22 heated to 500°C or more is brought close to the cake, so that the sugar sprinkled on the cake can be browned.

[0048] The power line 3 is an electrical wiring for supplying electricity to the iron body 2, more specifically to the heat generating portion 21, and is a ceramic insulated wire in this embodiment.

[0049] The temperature regulator 4 is a heater controller that turns on and off the power supply to the heat generating portion 21 , and has a temperature display portion 41 that displays the temperature of the heat storage portion 22 .

[0050] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the electric caramelizer 1 is equipped with a temperature sensor 23 on the iron body 2, a pressure plate 24 used to press objects against it, and a stand 25 for placing the iron body 2 in a stable position.

[0051] The temperature sensor 23 is a sensor that measures temperature, converts the temperature into a voltage or resistance value, etc., and outputs the temperature, and is screwed in with a ring-shaped heat-sensing part at the tip. Here, the temperature sensor 23 is a thermocouple that has excellent responsiveness and can measure temperatures over a wide range.

[0052] The pressing plate 24 is a thin plate-like part used for pressing down an object, and here, a hole for passing the screw portion 22a through is provided in the center of the thin plate-like part.

[0053] The stand 25 is a platform for placing the iron body 2 in a stable state, and is designed so that the heat storage section 22 can be placed facing upward.

[0054] The temperature regulator 4 is a heater controller that compares the output signal converted by the temperature sensor 23 with a target value, performs calculations according to the deviation, and turns on and off the current. It has a temperature display unit 41 that displays the temperature of the heat storage unit 22.

[0055] In the electric caramelizer 1 of the embodiment configured in this manner, the temperature regulator 4 cuts off the flow of electricity to the heating unit 21, preventing the heating unit 21 from breaking due to excessive temperature rise, making the electric caramelizer less susceptible to breakdowns.

[0056] In addition, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature regulator 4 can maintain the set temperature by turning on and off the electricity to the heat generating unit 21, so the load on the heat generating unit 21 is reduced and the limit on the rated time can be eliminated. Therefore, the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment can caramelize continuously for 20 minutes or more.

[0057] Furthermore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature regulator 4 cuts off the power supply to the heating section 21 to prevent the temperature of the heat storage section 22 from rising too high, so that even if the caramelizer is used after an interval, the temperature of the heat storage section 22 will not become too high, causing the sugar to burn and become bitter, making it unfit for consumption.

[0058] In addition, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature regulator 4 has a temperature display unit 41 that displays the temperature of the heat storage unit 22, so that the temperature of the heat storage unit 22 can be visually confirmed. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, it is possible to visually confirm whether the heat storage unit 22 has been heated to a temperature suitable for caramelization. Also, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, it is possible to visually confirm whether the heat storage unit 22 has cooled to a temperature that will not cause burns when touched.

[0059] Furthermore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature sensor 23 is a thermocouple that has excellent responsiveness and is capable of measuring temperatures over a wide range, and therefore can quickly detect temperature changes in the heat storage unit 22. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, electricity can be supplied to and cut off from the heat generating unit 21 in quick response to temperature changes in the heat storage unit 22.

[0060] Furthermore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the heat generating unit 21 is placed on the heat storage unit 22, and the pressing plate 24 is fastened from above with a nut N, so that the heat generating unit 21 is fixed to the heat storage unit 22 so as not to separate. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the pressing plate 24 presses the heat generating unit 21 against the heat storage unit 22, so no air layer is generated between the heat generating unit 21 and the heat storage unit 22. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, since it is not insulated by air, the temperature of the heat storage unit 22 can be quickly adjusted by turning on and off the current to the heat generating unit 21.

[0061] Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, in the electric caramelizer 1 (see Fig. 1), the iron body 2 is fixed to the heat storage part 22 by fastening it with a nut N through a heater cover (body part) 26a and a heater cover (lid part) 26b which are integrated with the heat storage part 22, and a screw part 22a formed in the center of the heat storage part 22, through which the heat generating part 21, the pressing plate 24, and the temperature sensor 23 are passed.

[0062] Here, the heater cover (body) 26a and the heater cover (lid) 26b are fixed by screwing a screw S into a screw hole on the inside of the heater cover (lid) 26b through a screw hole formed in the center of the heat storage unit 22 by penetrating the axis of the screw part 22a. In the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the heat dissipation is prevented by covering the heat generating unit 21 with the heater covers 26a and 26b, and the heat storage unit 22 can be heated efficiently.

[0063] As shown in Fig. 2, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment (see Fig. 1), the temperature sensor 23 is attached directly to the heat storage unit 22 by passing the ring-shaped heat-sensing unit 23a through the screw unit 22a. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature sensor 23 can directly measure the temperature of the heat storage unit 22, so that the temperature change of the heat storage unit 22, specifically, the temperature drop after caramelization, can be detected quickly. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, even if the temperature of the heat storage unit 22 drops after caramelization, electricity is immediately applied to the heating unit 21, so that the temperature of the heat storage unit 22 can be maintained at the set temperature, so that several cakes can be caramelized continuously.

[0064] Here, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature sensor 23 is a thermocouple that has excellent responsiveness and is capable of measuring temperatures over a wide range, so that it can quickly detect temperature changes in the heat storage section 22, specifically, the drop in temperature after caramelization.

[0065] As shown in Fig. 2, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment (see Fig. 1), the heat generating unit 21 is placed on the heat storage unit 22, and the pressing plate 24 is fastened from above with a nut N to fix the heat generating unit 21 to the heat storage unit 22. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the pressing plate 24 presses the heat generating unit 21 against the heat storage unit 22, so no air layer is generated between the heat generating unit 21 and the heat storage unit 22. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, since it is not insulated by air, the temperature of the heat storage unit 22 can be quickly adjusted by turning on and off the electricity to the heat generating unit 21.

[0066] Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 2, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment (see Fig. 1), the heat generating part 21 and the like are passed through the screw part 22a formed in the heat storage part 22 and fastened with a nut N to fix the heat storing part 22, so that the heat generating part 21 can be easily attached and detached. Therefore, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, even if the heat generating part 21 is broken, it can be replaced with a new heat generating part on the spot.

[0067] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an electric caramelizer according to another embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, an electric caramelizer 1' according to another embodiment differs from the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment in that it does not have a heater cover (body) 26a and a heater cover (lid) 26b (see Fig. 2). Since the electric caramelizer 1' according to the other embodiment does not have the heater cover (body) 26a and the heater cover (lid) 26b (see Fig. 2), the weight of the iron body 2' to be held in the hand can be reduced.

[0068] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment, the temperature sensor 23 is directly attached to the heat storage unit 22 by passing the ring-shaped heat-sensing part 23a through the screw part 22a. However, the temperature sensor may be directly attached to the heat storage unit by inserting a rod-shaped temperature sensor into a hole formed in the heat storage unit.

[0069] In addition, although the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment has been described as being used to brown the sugar sprinkled on top of a cake, it is not only cakes that can be caramelized; Japanese sweets, puddings, ice cream, baked sweet potatoes, and cut fruit can also be used for caramelization.

[0070] Furthermore, although the electric caramelizer 1 according to the embodiment has been described as being used to brown the sugar sprinkled on top of a cake, it is not necessary to sprinkle sugar on top; instead, any other sweetener can be used instead of sugar. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1 Electric Caramelizer 2 Iron body 21 Heat generating part (sheath heater) 22 Heat storage section 22a Threaded part 23 Temperature Sensor 23a Thermal sensor 24 Retaining plate 25 Stand 3. Power Lines 4 Temperature controller 41 Temperature display section N Nut

Claims

1. An electric caramelizer that heats the iron by electricity, The iron body has a heat generating part that is heated by electricity and a heat storage part that stores the generated heat, a power line that supplies power to the heat generating part, and a temperature regulator that is provided in the power line, compares an output signal converted by a temperature sensor with a target value, performs calculations according to the deviation, and turns on or off the supply of electricity to the heat generating part, A caramelizer characterized in that the temperature sensor is attached directly to the heat storage unit.

2. The caramelizer according to claim 1, characterized in that the temperature sensor is of a screw-fastening type having a ring-shaped heat-sensing part at its tip, and the ring-shaped heat-sensing part is attached by passing it through a screw part formed in the heat storage part.

3. 3. The caramelizer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the temperature regulator has a temperature display section for displaying the temperature of the heat storage section.

4. 4. The caramelizer according to claim 1, wherein the temperature sensor is a thermocouple.

5. 5. The caramelizer according to claim 1, wherein the heat generating portion is attached to a screw portion formed in the heat storage portion by being sandwiched between a pressing plate.

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