Cooking device and pot body holding device

Abstract

To provide a cooking device, etc. for reducing a burden of cooking-related work by a user.SOLUTION: A cooking device 1 comprises: a pot body 11; a heating device 17 for heating the inside of the pot body 11; a holding device 19 including at least one of a first holding part 19a that holds the pot body 11 to be switchable between a state where the pot body 11 is positioned above the heating device 17 and a state where the pot body 11 is removed from above the heating device 17, and a second holding part 19b that holds the pot body 11 to be switchable between a state where an upper opening 11b of the pot body 11 faces upward and a state where the upper opening 11b faces at least one of diagonally upward, sideward, diagonally downward and downward; and a base 15 for holding the heating device 17 and the holding device 19.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Pressure cookers have been proposed in the past, such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-056142 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, to remove the ingredients from inside the pot, the user had to move or tilt the pot.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a cooking device or the like that reduces the burden of cooking-related tasks on the user. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The cooking device of the present invention comprises a pot body, a heating device for heating the inside of the pot body, a first holding part for holding the pot body in a state switchable between a state in which the pot body is positioned above the heating device and a state in which the pot body is removed from above the heating device, a holding device having at least one of a second holding part for holding the pot body in a state switchable between a state in which the upper opening of the pot body faces upward and a state in which the upper opening faces at least one of diagonally upward, sideways, diagonally downward, and downward, and a base part for holding the heating device and the holding device.

[0007] By providing the first holding portion, the user can move the pot body to a position away from above the heating device without having to lift the pot body. This allows ingredients to be removed from inside the pot body at a distance from the heating device, making it easier to perform cooking-related tasks such as removing ingredients from inside the pot body.

[0008] By providing a second holding portion, the pot body can be tilted or turned sideways. This makes it easier to perform cooking-related tasks such as removing ingredients from inside the pot body at a lower position than when the top opening of the pot body is facing upward.

[0009] Preferably, the holding device has the first holding portion and the second holding portion. The first holding portion holds the pot body via the second holding portion.

[0010] More preferably, the cooking device further comprises an operating unit including a first handle for rotating the pan body about an axis extending vertically. The first holding portion holds the pan body via the operating portion and the second holding portion.

[0011] It becomes possible to move a relatively large pot body with a small force.

[0012] Preferably, when the pot body is positioned above the heating device, the second holding portion maintains the top opening of the pot body facing upward.

[0013] This makes it easier to avoid contact between the pot body and components other than the pot body, such as a heating device.

[0014] Preferably, the holding device has at least the first holding portion. The first holding portion holds the pan body so that the pan body does not come into contact with the heating device.

[0015] The holding device can be configured without providing a mechanism for moving the pot body in the vertical direction. The distance between the pot body and the heating device can be optimized. This helps to prevent damage to the bottom of the pot.

[0016] Preferably, the holding device is a cantilever beam.

[0017] Compared to a configuration consisting of a double-supported beam, the number of parts in the holding device is reduced, making it easier to secure working space in the kitchen.

[0018] Preferably, the holding device has at least the second holding portion. The bottom of the pot body is rounded. The second holding portion holds the pan body so that the pan body does not come into contact with the heating device.

[0019] The pot body holding device of the present invention has at least one of a first holding part that holds the pot body in a state that is switchable between a state in which the pot body is positioned above a heating device and a state in which the pot body is removed from above the heating device, and a second holding part that holds the pot body in a state that is switchable between a state in which the upper opening of the pot body faces upward and a state in which the upper opening faces at least one of diagonally upward, sideways, diagonally downward, and downward. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cooking device that reduces the burden of cooking-related tasks on the user. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a cooking device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view of the cooking device in a first state; [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view of the cooking device in a second state; [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view of the cooking device in a third state; [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view of the cooking device in a fourth state; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a cooking device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the cooking device as seen from the side. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the cooking device in a state where the pot body is turned sideways from the state shown in FIG. 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] The first embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments are not limited to the following embodiments. Furthermore, the content described in one embodiment is generally applicable to other embodiments as well. Furthermore, the embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0023] The cooking device 1 in the first embodiment includes a pot body 11, a packing 12, a pot lid 13, a base 15, a heating device 17, and a holding device 19 (see FIG. 1).

[0024] To explain the directions, one of the horizontal directions is defined as the x-direction (the rotation axis of the second holding part 19b), and the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction is defined as the z-direction. In Figures 1 to 5, the directions indicated by the arrows on the x and z axes are defined as the forward direction and the upward direction, respectively. The x direction varies depending on the positional relationship of the second holding portion 19b.

[0025] (Pot body 11) The pot body 11, together with the packing 12 and the pot lid 13, constitutes a pressure cooker. Pot body 11 is a pot such as a cylindrical pot whose outer diameter hardly changes from the top to the bottom. During cooking, pot body 11 is placed above heating device 17 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

[0026] (Pot body 11) A sealing mechanism for attaching a pot lid 13 is provided on the top of pot body 11, and pot lid 13 is attached to pot body 11 with packing 12 sandwiched therebetween.

[0027] (Connection part 11a) A connecting portion 11a for attaching to a holding device 19 is provided on the side of pot body 11. In the first embodiment, a portion of connecting portion 11a penetrates the side wall of pan body 11, sandwiching the inner wall and outer wall of pan body 11 therebetween.

[0028] (Packing 12) The packing 12 is a ring-shaped member used to seal the space between the top of the pot body 11 and the pot lid 13.

[0029] (pot lid 13) The pot lid 13 is detachably attached to the top opening of the pot body 11. Pot lid 13 is provided with a pressure regulating valve (not shown) and a safety valve (not shown) for discharging steam from inside pot body 11.

[0030] (Base 15) The base 15 holds the heating device 17 and the holding device 19 . The base 15 may be formed from the floor of the kitchen.

[0031] (Heating device 17) Heating device 17 heats ingredients inside pot body 11 arranged above it. The inside of pot body 11 may be heated by heat generated by heating device 17 or by heat generated by pot body 11 through electromagnetic induction.

[0032] (Holding device 19) The holding device 19 holds the pan body 11 in a movable state. The holding device 19 has a first holding portion 19a, a second holding portion 19b, and an operating portion 19c.

[0033] (First holding part 19a) First holding portion 19a holds second holding portion 19b and pan body 11 in a state in which it can rotate around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction). The first holding portion 19a holds the pot body 11 in a state that can be switched between a first state in which the pot body 11 is positioned above the heating device 17 and a state in which the pot body 11 is not positioned above the heating device 17 (second state to fourth state). First holding portion 19a holds pan body 11 via operating portion 19c and second holding portion 19b.

[0034] (Second holding part 19b) Second holding portion 19b holds pan body 11 in a state in which it can rotate around an axis extending in the radial direction of the pan (horizontal direction, x direction). The second holding portion 19b holds the pot body 11 in a state that can be switched between a second state in which the upper opening 11b of the pot body 11 faces upward, and a state in which the upper opening 11b faces in a direction other than upward (at least one of a third state in which the upper opening 11b faces diagonally upward, a state in which the upper opening 11b faces sideways, a fourth state in which the upper opening 11b faces diagonally downward, and a state in which the upper opening 11b faces downward).

[0035] (Operation unit 19c) Operating portion 19c includes a first handle that rotates pan body 11 and second holding portion 19b around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction). The first handle is manually operated by the user by gripping a part of the first handle and rotating it around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction), for example. However, the first handle may also include a detection unit, such as a torque sensor, that detects manual operation by the user, and a motor that applies auxiliary force to the rotational movement of the pot body 11, etc. around an axis extending in the z-direction based on the information obtained by the detection unit. The first handle may also include a switch and a motor that rotates pan body 11 or the like about an axis extending in the z-direction based on the operation of the switch by the user.

[0036] Holding device 19 is a cantilever that holds the pressure cooker including pot body 11 in a state where pot body 11 is not in contact with heating device 17. However, pan body 11 may be held in contact with heating device 17.

[0037] (Operation procedure) Pan body 11 is attached to second holding portion 19b. When cooking, the user operates the first handle of the operating part 19c so that the pot body 11 is positioned above the heating device 17, and rotates the second holding part 19b and the pot body 11 around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction) (first state, see Figure 2). In the first state, cooking is performed.

[0038] When cooking is complete, the user operates the first handle of the operating part 19c to rotate the second holding part 19b and the pot body 11 around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction) so that the pot body 11 is removed from above the heating device 17 (second state, see Figure 3).

[0039] Next, the user rotates pot body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) so that upper opening 11b of pot body 11 faces diagonally upward (third state, see FIG. 4). The user may rotate pan body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) so that upper opening 11b of pan body 11 faces sideways. This makes it easier to remove ingredients from inside the pot body 11 than in the second state.

[0040] When pouring the ingredients inside the pot body 11 into a tray (not shown) located below the pot body 11 or diagonally below it, the user further rotates the pot body 11 around an axis extending horizontally (x direction) (fourth state, see Figure 5). That is, the user rotates pan body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) so that upper opening 11b of pan body 11 faces diagonally downward. The user may further rotate pan body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) so that upper opening 11b of pan body 11 faces downward. This makes it easier to remove ingredients from inside the pot body 11 than in the third state.

[0041] (Effect of Providing the Holding Device 19 Including the First Holding Portion 19a) The user can move the pot body 11 to a position away from above the heating device 17 without lifting the pot body 11. This allows ingredients to be removed from inside the pot body 11 at a location away from the heating device 17, making it easier to perform cooking-related tasks such as removing ingredients from inside the pot body 11.

[0042] (Effect of Providing the Holding Device 19 Including the Second Holding Portion 19b) The pot body 11 can be tilted or turned sideways. This allows ingredients to be removed from inside the pot body 11 at a lower position than when the upper opening 11b of the pot body 11 faces upward, making it easier to perform cooking-related tasks such as removing ingredients from inside the pot body 11. However, the holding device 19 may have only the first holding portion 19a, and the second holding portion 19b may be omitted.

[0043] (Effect of Providing the Operation Unit 17c Including the First Handle) It becomes possible to move the relatively large pot body 11 with a small force.

[0044] (Effect of holding the pot body 11 without touching the heating device 17) Holding device 19 can be configured without providing a mechanism for moving pan body 11 in the vertical direction (z direction). The distance between the pot body 11 and the heating device 17 can be optimized. This makes it easier to avoid damage to the bottom of the pot body 11.

[0045] (Effect of cantilever structure) Compared to a configuration consisting of a double-supported beam, the number of parts of the holding device 19 is reduced, making it easier to secure working space in the kitchen. However, it may be configured as a doubly supported beam as in a second embodiment described later.

[0046] (Limitation of rotational movement of second holding portion 19b) Second holding portion 19b preferably has a structure that limits the rotational movement of pan body 11 when in a predetermined positional relationship. Specifically, when pan body 11 is positioned above heating device 17, the structure of second holding portion 19b is preferably such that upper opening 11b of pan body 11 remains facing upward. When switching from the first state to the second state, and from the second state to the first state, pan body 11 is held by second holding portion 19b with upper opening 11b of pan body 11 facing upward.

[0047] (Effect of suppressing the switching operation of the second holding portion 19b in the first state) This makes it easy to avoid contact between pan body 11 and components other than pan body 11, such as heating device 17.

[0048] (Example of application of the position for holding the pot body 11) In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which second holding portion 19b holds the side surface of pot body 11 via connecting portion 11a. However, second holding portion 19b may hold pan body 11 at another location on pan body 11. For example, a handle provided on pot body 11 may be held by second holding portion 19b. Second holding portion 19b may also hold pan body 11 by surrounding the side surface of pan body 11. In these cases, no special processing is required for pot body 11, so existing pot bodies can easily be used as pot body 11 for cooking device 1 of the present invention.

[0049] (Application example of holding device 19) In the first embodiment, the holding device 19 has been described as being a cantilever beam. However, the holding device 19 is not limited to a cantilever beam, and may be configured as a double-supported beam.

[0050] (Application example of operation unit 19c) In the first embodiment, the operation of rotating the pot body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) was described as an example in which the user holds a part of the pot body 11 (for example, the bottom) and rotates it around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction).

[0051] However, the operating portion 19c may include a second handle (not shown) that rotates the second holding portion 19b around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction). The second handle includes, for example, a crank handle, a worm gear, or the like. In this case, the user can rotate pot body 11 around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction) via the second handle without touching pot body 11. When the second handle is provided, the second handle is manually operated by the user by, for example, gripping a part of the second handle and rotating it around an axis extending in the horizontal direction (x direction). However, the second handle may also include a detection unit, such as a torque sensor, that detects manual operation by the user, and a motor that applies auxiliary force to the rotational movement of the pot body 11, etc. around an axis extending in the x-direction based on the information obtained by the detection unit. The second handle may also include a switch and a motor that rotates pan body 11 or the like about an axis extending in the x direction based on the operation of the switch by the user.

[0052] (Example of application of movement direction) In the first embodiment, an example was described in which the first holding portion 19a holds the second holding portion 19b and the pot body 11 in a state in which it can rotate around an axis extending in the vertical direction (z direction), i.e., an example in which the pot body 11 can be switched between the first state and the second state by rotational movement. However, the switching between the first state and the second state is not limited to a rotational movement, and may be performed by other movements such as a linear sliding movement.

[0053] (Example of application of pot bottom shape) In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the bottom of the pot body 11 is configured as a flat bottom. However, the bottom of the pot body 11 may be rounded (hemispherical) (second embodiment, see FIGS. 6 to 8).

[0054] To explain the directions, one horizontal direction is defined as the x-direction (the rotation axis of the second holding part 19b), the horizontal direction perpendicular to the x-direction is defined as the y-direction, and the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction and y-direction is defined as the z-direction. In Figures 6 to 8, the directions indicated by the arrows on the x, y, and z-axes are defined as the forward direction, leftward direction, and upward direction, respectively.

[0055] When the pot has a round bottom, it becomes easier to tilt the pot body 11 without physical interference with the heating device 17 while maintaining the pot body 11 above and close to the heating device 17. Therefore, the holding device 19 may omit the first holding portion 19a and may be configured with a doubly supported beam. In this case, there is no need to switch the pan body 11 to a state where it is removed from above the heating device 17, which makes it easier to secure working space in the kitchen.

[0056] (Example of using a pot) In the first and second embodiments, an example has been described in which the cooking device 1 includes a pressure cooker (pot body 11, gasket 12, and pot lid 13). However, the pot included in the cooking device 1 is not limited to a pressure cooker. Furthermore, if the pot included in the cooking device 1 is not a pressure cooker, the lid for closing the pot body may be omitted.

[0057] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as the inventions described in the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1 Cooking equipment 11 Pot body 11a Connection 11b Top opening 12 Packing 13 Pot lid 15 Base 17 Heating device 19 Holding device 19a 1st holding part 19b Second holding part 19c Operation section

Claims

1. The pot body and a heating device for heating the inside of the pot body; a holding device having at least one of a first holding part that holds the pot body in a state where the pot body is positioned above the heating device and a state where the pot body is removed from above the heating device, and a second holding part that holds the pot body in a state where the top opening of the pot body is facing upward and a state where the top opening is facing at least one of diagonally upward, sideways, diagonally downward, and downward; A cooking device comprising: a base portion that holds the heating device and the holding device.

2. the holding device has the first holding portion and the second holding portion, The cooking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first holding portion holds the pan body via the second holding portion.

3. The pot further includes an operating unit including a first handle for rotating the pot body around an axis extending in a vertical direction, The cooking device according to claim 2 , wherein the first holding portion holds the pan body via the operating portion and the second holding portion.

4. The cooking device according to claim 2 , wherein the second holding portion maintains the top opening of the pot body facing upward when the pot body is positioned above the heating device.

5. the holding device has at least the first holding portion, The cooking device according to claim 1 , wherein the first holding portion holds the pan body so that the pan body does not come into contact with the heating device.

6. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the holding device is a cantilever beam.

7. the holding device has at least the second holding portion, The bottom of the pot body is formed as a round bottom, The cooking device according to claim 1 , wherein the second holding portion holds the pan body so that the pan body does not come into contact with the heating device.

8. A holding device for a pot body has at least one of a first holding part that holds the pot body in a state that can be switched between a state in which the pot body is positioned above a heating device and a state in which the pot body is removed from above the heating device, and a second holding part that holds the pot body in a state that can be switched between a state in which the upper opening of the pot body faces upward and a state in which the upper opening faces at least one of diagonally upward, sideways, diagonally downward, and downward.

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