Paper lid for a frying pan or a

Abstract

To provide a disposable paper lid for a frying pan or a pot, which eliminates cleaning of an existing lid and leads to environmental protection.SOLUTION: A circular paper lid that can be used for a circular frying pan or pot, comprising a piece of planar circular cardboard made of ordinary paper, a handle provided on the same plane as the planar circular cardboard, and a steam hole provided in the planar circular cardboard, wherein the planar circular cardboard is a cardboard that is not reinforced by an additive, the diameter of the planar circular cardboard is larger than the diameter of the circular frying pan or pot, and the area of the planar circular cardboard is larger than the area of the circular frying pan or pot; A circular paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot that can be used in an IH cooking heater, wherein one or a plurality of the steam holes are provided near a center of the planar circular cardboard, and the handle is provided so as to protrude outward from a circle of the planar circular cardboard.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a disposable paper lid for a frying pan or pot. [Background technology]

[0002] Frying pans or pots used for cooking are often covered with glass, metal, or plastic lids (hereinafter referred to as "existing lids"). Cleaning these lids after cooking takes a lot of time and effort. The water and detergent used for cleaning are harmful to the environment, and are a cause of environmental problems.

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes a disposable container made of an aluminum foil frying pan and a lid made of non-flammable paper, but this paper lid cannot be used on ordinary household frying pans because it does not fit the shape. Furthermore, aluminum frying pans are not magnetic, so they cannot be used on induction cooking heaters. The frying pans are also disposable and not economical.

[0004] Patent Document 2 describes a paper lid for a frying pan, but the paper is too thick, takes up too much space for storage, and is uneconomical to dispose of. This is a drop lid that is placed inside the frying pan, and the paper comes into contact with the food, which, depending on the paper material, is not hygienic. [Prior art documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Jikkai Showa 61-110344

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Design registration 1227355 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The water and detergent used to clean existing lids after use are bad for the environment. In addition, the time and labor required for cleaning is a significant burden. By replacing the existing lids with cardboard lids, they can be made disposable, thereby solving the above-mentioned drawbacks. Means for solving the problem

[0008] According to the invention of claim 1, there is provided a circular paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot that can be used on an induction cooking heater, which comprises a single flat, circular cardboard sheet made of ordinary paper, a handle that is flush with the flat, circular cardboard sheet, and a steam hole that is provided in the flat, circular cardboard sheet, wherein the flat, circular cardboard sheet is cardboard that is not reinforced with additives, the diameter of the flat, circular cardboard sheet is larger than the diameter of the circular frying pan or pot, the area of ​​the flat, circular cardboard sheet is larger than the area of ​​the circular frying pan or pot, one or more steam holes are provided near the center of the flat, circular cardboard sheet, and the handle is provided protruding outward from the circle of the flat, circular cardboard sheet.

[0009] According to the invention of claim 2, there is provided a square paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot, which is made of a single sheet of flat, square cardboard made of ordinary paper and a steam hole provided in the flat, square cardboard, wherein the flat, square cardboard is cardboard that is not reinforced with additives, one side of the flat, square cardboard is larger than the diameter of the circular frying pan or pot, the area of ​​the flat, square cardboard is larger than the area of ​​the circular frying pan or pot, and one or more steam holes are provided near the center of the flat, square cardboard, and the part of the flat, square cardboard that protrudes outside the circular frying pan or pot when the flat, square cardboard is tightly covered over the circular frying pan or pot can be used as a handle, making it a square paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot that can be used on an induction cooking heater. Effects of the Invention

[0010] The water and detergent used to clean existing lids after use are harmful to the environment. Furthermore, the time and labor required for cleaning are significant. By replacing the existing lids with cardboard lids, they can be made disposable. Furthermore, if all households using induction cooking heaters (the penetration rate of induction cooking heaters in Japan is approximately 25% of all general households) were to use this invention, even if only a small amount, it would be possible for individuals to save a huge amount of water and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, thereby preventing global warming and contributing to environmental conservation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a top view of the present invention placed on a frying pan when cooking with an IH cooking heater. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention placed on a frying pan when cooking with an IH cooking heater. [Figure 3] This is a view of the cover (1) of FIG. 1 shifted. [Figure 4] This is a diagram of a square lid (1). [Figure 5] This is a diagram of an example of a cover (1) having any shape other than a circle or a square. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram of an example of the lid (1) of FIG. 1 with multiple steam holes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The lid (1) of the present invention is a disposable cardboard lid that is slightly larger than the frying pan or pot and can be used to prevent oil and other substances from splashing when cooking with a frying pan or pot, and can also be used for steaming.It can be used in place of existing lids, and is capable of preventing oil and other substances from splashing when cooking with a frying pan or pot.It has a steam hole (2) near the center that penetrates the lid, and a handle (3) that protrudes outward from the frying pan or pot on the same plane.

[0013] The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the paper used for the lid (1) is cardboard, since regular paper (thin paper) becomes heavy due to oil and other contaminants during cooking, causing the paper to bend and fall into the frying pan, staining the ingredients, resulting in poor hygiene and preventing it from functioning as a lid. The thickness of the cardboard varies depending on the size of the frying pan and its intended cooking purpose, but a thickness of 0.09 mm to 2 mm is appropriate; thicker cardboard is uneconomical. The cardboard can be made from standard paper. It can also be made from oil-absorbent paper, water-absorbent paper, cardboard, surface-treated paper, non-flammable paper, recycled paper, etc. The lid (1) is circular to ensure it is easily recognized as a frying pan lid. It is slightly larger than the frying pan to ensure it easily covers the frying pan without gaps and to prevent the lid (1) from bending and falling off the frying pan due to moisture, oil, and other contaminants adhering to it. The steam vent (2) in the lid (1) is a hole located near the center of the lid (1) to allow steam to escape during cooking. Existing lids have handles, making it impossible to create a steam vent near the center. However, because the handle of lid (1) is not located in the center of the lid, steam vent (2) can be created near the center. This prevents oil and dirt from the steam vent (2) from scattering around the frying pan. Placing steam vent (2) near the center of the lid places it near the center of the exhaust fan, making it easier for steam during cooking to be drawn into the fan. While existing lids have handle (3) located three-dimensionally in the center, our invention places handle (3) on the same plane as the lid (1), protruding from the frying pan. This allows handle (3) to be manufactured from a single piece of cardboard, facilitating mass production and reducing costs. Figure 2 is a front view of Figure 1.

[0014] The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present invention, the lid (1) is rectangular and slightly larger than the frying pan to easily cover it without gaps. The steam hole (2) of the lid (1) is the same as in Figure 1. In the present invention, since the lid (1) is rectangular, the corners of the square that protrude outward from the circular frying pan can be used as handles (3). The present invention allows for a simplified shape, which reduces offcuts and waste when press-forming the lid (1).

[0015] The third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The form of the present invention, the shape of the lid (1), is an example that specializes in design. The steam hole (2) of the lid (1) is the same as in Figure 1, and the handle (3) of the lid (1) can utilize the protruding portion of the frying pan. The present invention can realize a variety of shapes according to preference, and has excellent design. In this example, the shape of the lid (1) is star-shaped, but it can be any shape other than circular or rectangular.

[0016] The fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The configuration of the present invention, the shape of the lid (1), and the handle (3) of the lid (1) are similar to those shown in Figure 1, except that multiple steam holes (2) are drilled near the center of the lid (1). The present invention provides multiple steam holes (2), which allow a large amount of moisture to evaporate, resulting in a golden brown finish for ingredients. Normally, a lid is not used when deep-frying or cooking that requires a large amount of moisture to evaporate. However, by covering the pan with the lid (1) of this embodiment, which has multiple steam holes, the inside can be seen, moisture can be evaporated, and grease and other dirt can be prevented from splashing around the frying pan. The lids (1) of Figures 4 and 5 can also be provided with multiple steam holes in a similar manner.

[0017] An example of use of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In Figure 1, a frying pan (4) is placed on an induction cooking heater (5) and the lid (1) is placed directly over the frying pan (4). When placing the lid (1), hold the handle (3) and adjust the position of the lid (1) so that there is no gap between the frying pan (4) and the lid (1), and then begin cooking. When cooking is finished and you are ready to remove the lid (1), hold the handle (3) of the lid (1) and remove it from the frying pan to avoid being burned by steam. The lid (1) can be disposed of with burnable garbage. Incidentally, placing the lid (1) on an unused frying pan also serves as a cover to prevent dust and other particles from entering.

[0018] A method for making fried eggs using the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In Figure 1, place frying pan (4) on induction cooking heater (5) and set the heat to medium. Add oil to frying pan (4) and drop a raw egg into it. Place lid (1) directly on frying pan (4) so ​​that it covers the frying pan. Hold handle (3) and adjust the position of lid (1) so that there is no gap between frying pan (4) and lid (1), and set the timer on the induction cooking heater (5) to 2 minutes. During cooking, steam will escape from steam vent (2). Hold handle (3) and lift lid (1) to avoid being burned by steam, allowing you to check the inside of frying pan (4). During cooking, lid (1) also has a steaming effect like a regular lid, so the fried egg will be done in about 2 minutes. When you no longer hear any crackling from frying pan (4), remove lid (1) from frying pan (4) and transfer the fried egg to a plate. To clean up, wipe the frying pan (4) with kitchen paper and dispose of the lid (1) with burnable trash. When cooking something like fried eggs, the lid (1) is not very dirty, so you can leave it on the frying pan (4) until the next dish.

[0019] A method for making dumplings using the present invention will be explained with reference to Figs. 1 and 3. In Figure 1, the process up to steaming the dumplings is very similar to the method for making fried eggs, although the cooking time is different, so we will omit it here. Finally, when the moisture in the dumplings is removed, a lid is not normally used. Instead, as shown in Figure 3, the lid (1) is placed on the frying pan (4) about one-third of the way back (upward) and shifted toward the back (top) of the pan, allowing the moisture to evaporate. The reason for shifting the lid (1) to the back is to prevent oil and other contaminants from splashing toward the back (upper side of Figure 3). However, it is difficult to prevent oil and other contaminants from splashing toward the front (lower side of Figure 3). The dumplings are ready when the moisture is gone. The lids (1) in Figures 4 and 5 can also be used with the lids shifted in the same way. Alternatively, when the moisture in the dumplings is removed, a lid is not normally used. Instead, by placing the lid (1) in Figure 6 on the frying pan instead of the lid (1) in Figure 1, the doneness of the dumplings can be monitored while preventing oil and other contaminants from splashing around the frying pan (all directions in Figure 3). To clean up, wipe the frying pan with kitchen paper. At this point, the lid (1) in Figure 1 contains a large amount of water, oil, etc., so we recommend disposing of it as burnable garbage.

[0020] Furthermore, the lids (1) of Examples 1 to 3 are printed with pictures, designs, photographs, advertisements, etc., which can be enjoyed every time cooking, and can be used commercially or to provide a sense of comfort to the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0021] 1 Cardboard lid 2 Cardboard lid steam hole 3 Cardboard lid handle 4 Frying pan 5 IH cooking heater (electromagnetic induction cooking heater) 6 Frying pan handle

Claims

1. A circular paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot that can be used on an induction cooking heater, comprising a flat, circular cardboard sheet made of ordinary paper, a handle that is flush with the flat, circular cardboard, and a steam hole that is provided in the flat, circular cardboard, wherein the flat, circular cardboard is cardboard that is not reinforced with additives, the diameter of the flat, circular cardboard is larger than the diameter of the circular frying pan or pot, the area of ​​the flat, circular cardboard is larger than the area of ​​the circular frying pan or pot, one or more steam holes are provided near the center of the flat, circular cardboard, and the handle is provided protruding outward from the circle of the flat, circular cardboard.

2. A square paper lid for a circular frying pan or pot that can be used on an induction cooking heater is characterized in that the flat, square cardboard is a piece of flat, square cardboard made of ordinary paper and has a steam hole in the flat, square cardboard, the flat, square cardboard is cardboard that is not reinforced with additives, one side of the flat, square cardboard is larger than the diameter of the circular frying pan or pot, the area of ​​the flat, square cardboard is larger than the area of ​​the circular frying pan or pot, one or more steam holes are located near the center of the flat, square cardboard, and when the flat, square cardboard is tightly covered over the circular frying pan or pot, the part that protrudes outside the circular frying pan or pot can be used as a handle.

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