Drainer

Abstract

Compared to conventional designs, this design makes it easier to remove objects that have fallen into the space between the basket lid and the bowl lid. [Solution] This disclosure provides a drainer for draining water from an object, comprising a basket for holding the object, a bowl for holding the basket, and a rotating mechanism for rotating the basket inside the bowl, wherein the basket has a basket body and a basket lid for closing the basket body, and the bowl has a bowl body and a bowl lid for closing the bowl body, and the basket lid is movable relative to the bowl lid.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a draining device.

Background Art

[0002] As a type of cooking utensil, a draining device called a vegetable drainer, a vegetable dryer, a salad spinner, etc. is known. The draining device drains an object by rotating the object and blowing off the water adhering to the object.

[0003] An example of a draining device according to a conventional form is the salad spinner described in Patent Document 1. In the draining device (salad spinner 1) according to the conventional form, a basket lid (rotating inner lid 6) is coupled to a bowl lid (outer lid 4). In the draining device according to the conventional form, since the space between the basket lid and the bowl lid is substantially closed, an object that has entered the space cannot be removed. In fact, when the object is in the form of small pieces or thin lines, the object easily enters the space and causes problems such as malfunctions of the rotating mechanism.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The problem to be achieved in the present disclosure is to facilitate the removal of an object that has entered the space between the basket lid and the bowl lid as compared with the conventional form.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] <To achieve this objective, this disclosure provides a drainer for draining water from an object, comprising a basket for containing the object, a bowl for containing the basket, and a rotating mechanism for rotating the basket inside the bowl, wherein the basket has a basket body and a basket lid for closing the basket body, and the bowl has a bowl body and a bowl lid for closing the bowl body, and the basket lid is movable relative to the bowl lid. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] Compared to conventional designs, the drainer provided in this disclosure makes it easier to remove objects that have fallen into the space between the basket lid and the bowl lid. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a drainer according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an assembly diagram of a drainer according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a partial assembly drawing of a drainer according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a partial assembly drawing of a drainer according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of the lower surface of a basket lid according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a partial assembly drawing of a drainer according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 1 shows a partial cross-sectional view (VII-VII cross-section) of the drainer. [Figure 8] This is a partial assembly drawing (corresponding to Figure 6) of a drainer according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a partial cross-sectional view (corresponding to Figure 7) of a drainer according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a partial cross-sectional view (corresponding to Figure 7) of a drainer according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view of a shaft according to a modified embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This figure shows a modified example of an embodiment of the present invention, with the shaft attached to a cage cover. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] This disclosure provides a drainer X as one embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Drainer X is a device for draining water from an object. Drainer X drains water from an object by rotating it and blowing away the water adhering to it. Drainer X may be a cooking appliance that is named at least one of the following: vegetable drainer, vegetable dryer, or salad spinner. In this disclosure, "object" refers to the object that drains water from Drainer X.

[0011] The drainer X includes a basket 100. The basket 100 is an element for containing an object. The basket 100 is capable of holding an object inside and is formed so that the inside and outside communicate over a sufficiently wide area except for the opening. That is, the basket 100 has multiple communication holes. The drainer X rotates the object contained in the basket 100 by rotating the basket 100.

[0012] The drainer X includes a bowl 200. The bowl 200 is an element that houses the basket 100. The bowl 200 is capable of holding an object inside and is formed so that the inside and outside do not communicate except at the opening. The drainer X receives the water that is blown from the inside to the outside of the basket 100 in the bowl 200.

[0013] The drainer X is equipped with a rotating mechanism 300. The rotating mechanism 300 is an element that rotates the basket 100 inside the bowl 200. The rotating mechanism 300 may include a mechanism that increases the rotational energy of the basket 100 through mechanical work by the user (such as a combination of a drive gear and a driven gear), or it may include a mechanism that converts electrical energy from a power source into rotational energy for the basket 100 (such as a motor).

[0014] The basket 100 has a basket main body 110 and a basket lid 120 for closing the basket main body 110. The basket main body 110 and the basket lid 120 are configured to be rotatable in conjunction with each other. The rotation mechanism 300 preferably rotates the basket 100 by rotating the basket lid 120.

[0015] The bowl 200 has a bowl main body 210 and a bowl lid 220 for closing the bowl main body 210. At least a part of the rotation mechanism 300 is preferably provided on the bowl lid 220 in a rotatable manner with respect to the basket lid 120.

[0016] The basket lid 120 is movable with respect to the bowl lid 220. In particular, it is preferable that the basket lid 120 is not coupled to the bowl lid 220. In particular, it is preferable that the drainer X does not include a coupling means for coupling the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220. Examples of such a coupling means include an engaging means for engaging the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220, and a fitting structure in which the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 are fitted to each other.

[0017] The basket lid 120 is preferably placed on the basket main body 110. The basket lid 120 may be coupled to the basket main body 110. Further, the basket 100 may include a coupling means for coupling the basket main body 110 and the basket lid 120.

[0018] Here, in the drainer according to the conventional form, the basket lid is coupled to the bowl lid. Thereby, the basket lid and the bowl lid can be handled substantially integrally. Further, in the drainer according to the conventional form, it is preferable that the basket lid is detachable from the bowl lid. Thereby, the basket lid and the bowl lid can be handled separately.

[0019] However, in conventional drainers, the space between the basket lid and the bowl lid is effectively closed, making it impossible to remove objects that have fallen into that space. In fact, if the object is small or thin, it can easily fall into the space, causing malfunctions in the rotating mechanism. Furthermore, even if the basket lid is designed to be detachable from the bowl lid, the assumption is that the basket lid and the bowl lid are treated as essentially one unit, so the bond between them is strong, and it is not easy to detach the basket lid from the bowl lid. Moreover, it is naturally inconvenient to detach the basket lid from the bowl lid and then reattach it to the bowl lid in order to remove objects that have fallen into that space.

[0020] In contrast, with drainer X, opening the bowl 200 leaves the space between the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 open. That is, the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 can be easily disassembled and reassembled. Therefore, it is easy to remove any objects that have fallen into that space. Furthermore, with drainer X, even when the bowl 200 is opened, the basket 100 remains closed. Therefore, by tilting the bowl body 210 while holding down the basket lid 120, the water collected in the bowl body 210 can be discarded while the basket 100 remains inside the bowl body 210.

[0021] This disclosure further provides an example of a drainer X. Figures 1 to 10 illustrate this example. Note that any modifications to the configuration and its elements (dimensions, shape, arrangement, etc.) based on design requirements are obvious to drainer X as one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the drainer X of this example, the basket body 110, basket lid 120, bowl body 210, and bowl lid 220 are constructed separately from each other (see Figures 1-2). In particular, the basket body 110, basket lid 120, bowl body 210, and bowl lid 220 are constructed independently of each other.

[0023] In the drainer X of this example, the basket lid 120 is placed on the basket body 110. In particular, the basket lid 120 is supported only by the resistance force from the basket body 110.

[0024] This feature may be modified as follows: In the modified drainer X according to this example, the basket body 110 and the basket lid 120 are configured to be connectable to each other. For example, the basket body 110 and the basket lid 120 may be hinged to each other. Alternatively, for example, the basket body 110 and the basket lid 120 may be configured to be connectable to each other by a clamping means such as a clip. In this case, the clamping means may be present in at least one of the basket body 110 and the basket lid 120.

[0025] In the drainer X according to this example, projections 111 are provided on the inner circumferential surface and upper edge of the basket body 110, and projections 121 are provided on the lower circumferential surface of the basket lid 120 (see Figure 3). The diameter of the upper end of the basket body 110 and the diameter of the basket lid 120 are approximately the same. The basket body 110 and the basket lid 120 can rotate in conjunction with each other by the projections 121 of the basket lid 120 catching on the projections 111 of the basket body 110.

[0026] In the drainer X according to this example, a driven gear 122 is provided so as to be exposed at the center of the upper surface of the basket lid 120, and a drive gear 221 is provided on the side of the center of the lower surface of the bowl lid 220 (see Figure 4). The driven gear 122 is integrally formed with the basket lid 120. The basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 are configured such that the driven gear 122 and the drive gear 221 mesh with each other when the bowl 200 is closed. That is, the rotating mechanism 300 has the driven gear 122 and the drive gear 221. A handle 222 is attached to the side of the center of the upper surface of the bowl lid 220. The handle 222 is connected to the drive gear 221, and the axis of rotation of the handle 222 and the axis of rotation of the drive gear 221 coincide. That is, the rotating mechanism 300 has the handle 222. The rotating mechanism 300 allows the basket lid 120 to be rotated by the driven gear 122 when the drive gear 221 is rotated by the handle 222. Preferably, the handle 222 includes a rotatable handle.

[0027] In the drainer X according to this example, a shaft portion 123 is provided at the center of the top of the driven gear 122 of the basket lid 120, and a bearing portion 223 for receiving the shaft portion 123 is provided at the center of the lower surface of the bowl lid 220. Preferably, the bearing portion 223 is formed to penetrate the bowl lid 220. This makes it easier to clean the bearing portion 223.

[0028] In the drainer X according to this example, a discharge hole a is formed near the driven gear 122 of the basket lid 120. As a result, when draining water from an object, most of the object that enters the space between the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 and approaches the driven gear 122 is sent back into the basket 100. Below the discharge hole a of the basket lid 120, a cover 124 is provided to cover the discharge hole a (see Figures 4-5). The cover 124 is formed so as not to block the discharge hole a. As a result, when draining water from an object, it is prevented from entering the space between the basket lid 120 and the bowl lid 220 through the discharge hole a.

[0029] In the drainer X of this example, a slit-shaped drain hole b is formed around the periphery of the bowl lid 220 (see Figure 4). This allows the water collected in the bowl body 210 to be discarded without opening the bowl 200.

[0030] In the drainer X according to this example, a circular water inlet c is formed in the bowl lid 220 (see Figure 4). This allows water to be poured into the bowl 200 without opening the bowl 200, enabling the object to be washed with water before draining. Also, when not in use, the bowl lid 220 can be hung on a hook or the like using the water inlet c. Preferably, the water inlet c is formed to be located directly above the communication hole formed in the basket lid 120. Preferably, the water inlet c is formed near the drain hole b. This allows the water inlet c to also serve as the drain hole b.

[0031] The drainer X in this example comprises a shaft 400 (see Figures 6-7; the basket body 110 in Figure 7 is shown in a simplified manner). The shaft 400 has a mounting portion 410 that rests on the bowl body 210, and a shaft portion 420 that protrudes from the mounting portion 410. In addition, a bearing portion 112 that receives the shaft portion 420 of the shaft 400 is provided in the center of the outer bottom surface of the basket body 110. The shaft 400 is constructed separately from the bowl body 210. In particular, the shaft 400 is constructed independently of the bowl body 210. The basket body 110 is mounted on the shaft 400 such that the bearing portion 112 receives the shaft portion 420 of the shaft 400.

[0032] In the drainer X according to this example, the mounting portion 410 is formed to curve toward the shaft portion 420. In particular, the mounting portion 410 is formed to curve along the bottom surface of the bowl body 210.

[0033] This feature may be modified as follows (see Figures 8-10). In the modified drainer X according to this example, the mounting portion 410 includes a plate-shaped base portion 411 and leg portions 412 protruding from the base portion 411.

[0034] In the drainer X according to this example, the base portion 411 is formed in the shape of a plate that is roughly ring-shaped (including the vicinity of the center of the ring).

[0035] In the modified drainer X of this example, three or more (for example, six) legs 412 are provided. This allows the shaft 400 to be stably placed on the bowl body 210.

[0036] In the modified drainer X of this example, the legs 412 protrude from both sides of the base. The amount of protrusion from one side of the legs 412 is approximately the same as the amount of protrusion from the other side. The shaft 420 also protrudes from both sides of the base, and the amount of protrusion from one side differs from the amount of protrusion from the other side. For example, the amount of protrusion from one side of the shaft 420 may differ from the amount of protrusion from the other side by 1.5 times or more, 2 times or more, or 2.5 times or more. This allows the shaft 400 to be used regardless of whether the base 411 is facing in the front or back. In this case, different sized bowl bodies 210 can be used depending on whether the base 411 is facing in the front or back (see Figures 9-10). That is, when the basket body 110 is placed on the shaft 420 with the smaller protrusion, a smaller bowl body 210 can be used compared to when the basket body 110 is placed on the shaft 420 with the larger protrusion. The dashed line in Figure 10 indicates the outer shape of the bowl body 210 shown in Figure 9.

[0037] Furthermore, this feature may be modified as follows (see Figures 11-12). In the modified drainer X according to this example, the shaft 400 can be attached to at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200.

[0038] In the modified drainer X according to this example, the shaft 400 has a mounting hole d through which a part of the structure of at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200 can be inserted (in particular, just enough to be inserted). The shaft 400 is preferably made of a material that is flexible and has gripping properties (for example, rubber, silicone). This prevents the shaft 400 from being lost when not in use by attaching the shaft 400 to at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200.

[0039] In the modified drainer X of this example, multiple mounting holes d are formed symmetrically around the center of the shaft 400. This allows the shaft 400 to be firmly attached to at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200.

[0040] In the modified drainer X of this example, the mounting hole d is formed so that the cover 124 of the basket lid 120 can be inserted through it (in particular, just through it). This allows the shaft 400 to be mounted on the basket lid 120. In particular, the mounting hole d is formed to be substantially the same shape as the projected shape of the cover 124 onto the lower surface of the basket lid 120. This allows the shaft 400 to be fitted and mounted on the basket lid 120.

[0041] In the modified drainer X according to this example, it is preferable that a notch d1 is formed on at least a portion of the periphery of the mounting hole d. This allows the mounting hole d to expand and contract sufficiently, and the shaft 400 can be firmly attached to at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200. In this embodiment, the expandability is enhanced by providing the notches d1 in parallel.

[0042] In the modified drainer X of this example, the structure of at least one of the basket 100 and the bowl 200 through which the mounting hole d is inserted includes the cover 124 of the basket lid 120, the projection 111 of the basket body 110, the bearing portion 112 of the basket body 110, the projection 121 of the basket lid 120, the driven gear 122 of the basket lid 120, the shaft portion 123 of the basket lid 120, the drive gear 221, and the handle of the handle 222. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] X: Drainer 100: Basket 110: Basket body 112: Bearing section 120: Basket lid 122: Driven gear 123: Shaft 124: Cover 200: Bowl 210: Bowl body 220: Bowl lid 221: Drive gear 223: Bearing section 300: Rotating mechanism 400: Axis 410: Mounting section 411: Base 412: Feet 420: Shaft a: Discharge port

Claims

1. A drainer for draining water from an object, The device comprises a basket for containing the object, a bowl for containing the basket, and a rotating mechanism for rotating the basket inside the bowl. The basket comprises a basket body and a basket lid that closes the basket body. The bowl comprises a bowl body and a bowl lid that closes the bowl body. The basket lid is movable relative to the bowl lid. Drainer.

2. The cage lid is provided with a driven gear. The bowl lid is provided with a drive gear. The aforementioned rotation mechanism comprises the driven gear and the drive gear, The basket lid and the bowl lid are configured such that the driven gear and the drive gear mesh with each other when the bowl is closed. The drainer according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned basket lid is provided with a shaft portion, The bowl lid is provided with a bearing portion for receiving the shaft portion. The aforementioned shaft portion is provided on the top of the driven gear, The drainer according to claim 2.

4. A discharge hole is formed near the driven gear of the basket cover. A cover is provided below the discharge hole of the basket lid so as to cover the discharge hole. The drainer according to claim 2.

5. The bowl body is equipped with a shaft that is configured separately from the bowl body, The shaft body has a mounting portion that is placed on the bowl body and a shaft portion that protrudes from the mounting portion. The drainer according to claim 1.

6. The mounting portion includes a base and legs protruding from the base, The aforementioned leg portion is provided in three or more units. The drainer according to claim 5.

7. The mounting portion includes a plate-shaped base and legs protruding from the base. The aforementioned legs are provided protruding from both sides of the base, The shaft body is provided to protrude from both sides of the base, The amount of protrusion from one side of the leg is approximately the same as the amount of protrusion from the other side of the leg. The amount of protrusion from one side of the shaft is different from the amount of protrusion from the other side of the shaft. The drainer according to claim 5.

8. The shaft is attachable to at least one of the basket and the bowl. The drainer according to claim 5.

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