Toaster with water tray

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to enable a toaster with a water tray in which food being cooked does not fall into the water tray, and even when a door is provided, there is no risk of water spilling from the water tray due to the opening and closing operation of the door. [Solution] The toaster with a water tray according to the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray that holds water in a heating chamber, comprising: a heating chamber surrounded by side parts and equipped with a plurality of heaters; a placing net provided in the heating chamber for placing food to be cooked; and a water tray attached to the side part of the heating chamber for holding water to generate steam in the heating chamber, wherein the water tray is provided above the placing net described above.

Description

Technical Field

[0007]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toaster with a water tray.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, among toasters for heating cooked foods such as bread, there is a steam type toaster that cooks the cooked food using steam together with heating by a heater. In a steam type toaster, for example, a container filled with water is installed in a heating chamber heated by a heater, and the water in the container is evaporated by the heating of the heater to generate steam.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a cooking appliance in which an installation part where a steam water tray for storing water is installed is on the bottom wall of a cooking chamber.

[0004] However, in the cooking appliance disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the steam water tray is installed below the heated object, a part or fragments of the heated object may fall and enter. In this case, the fragments of the fallen heated part may stick to the steam water tray.

[0005] Further, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a steam oven toaster in which a steam cup placement area for placing a steam cup is provided on a baking net.

[0006] However, in the steam oven toaster disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, since the steam cup placement area for placing the steam cup is provided on the baking net, the space for placing the cooked food on the baking net is reduced. Also, since the baking net is configured to move in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the door, there is a risk that the water in the steam cup provided on the baking net may spill when the baking net moves due to the opening and closing of the door.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0007]

Patent Document 1

[0008] [Non-Patent Document 1] Iris Ohyama Co., Ltd., "Steam Carbon Toaster SOT-201", [Searched August 14, 2024], Internet <https: / / www.irisohyama.co.jp / products / electrical-appliances / cooking-appliances / flyer-toaster / toaster / steam-oven-toaster / > [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] The object of the present invention is to enable a toaster with a water tray in which food being cooked does not fall into the water tray, and even when a door is provided, there is no risk of water spilling from the water tray due to the opening and closing operation of the door. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The toaster with a water tray according to this disclosure is a toaster with a water tray that holds water in a heating chamber, comprising: a heating chamber surrounded by side sections and equipped with a plurality of heaters; a serving rack provided in the heating chamber for placing food to be cooked; and a water tray attached to the side section of the heating chamber for holding water to generate steam in the heating chamber, wherein the water tray is provided above the serving rack.

[0011] According to this disclosure, in a toaster with a water tray, the water tray is provided above the rack on which the food to be cooked is placed, so that the food to be cooked does not fall into the water tray and the water tray does not burn due to the food to be cooked. Furthermore, since the water tray is attached to the side wall of the heating chamber, water does not spill from the water tray when the door is opened and closed, and it does not take up space to be installed on the rack, so that steam can be generated while ensuring space for placing food to be cooked. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toaster with a water tray according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a right-side cross-sectional view of a toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a top cross-sectional view of a toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the plate holder according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the water tray according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing how to install the plate holder according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing how to install the water tray according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the toaster with a water tray according to this disclosure will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 7. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the toaster with a water tray according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 is a right side cross-sectional view of the toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. Figure 3 is a top cross-sectional view of the toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the tray holder according to this embodiment. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the water tray according to this embodiment. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the tray holder according to this embodiment. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the water tray according to this embodiment. Furthermore, in the following description, the left-right direction of the toaster with a water tray in Figure 1 may be referred to as the "width direction," the direction toward the plane of the paper in Figure 1 as the "depth direction," and the up-down direction of the toaster with a water tray in Figure 1 as the "height direction." Furthermore, in Figure 4, the shorter side direction in the top view of the tray holder may be referred to as the "width direction," and the right direction in the width direction in Figure 4 may be referred to as the X(+) direction, and the opposite direction of the X(+) direction may be referred to as the X(-) direction. Furthermore, in Figure 4, the longitudinal direction in the top view of the plate holder is sometimes referred to as the "length direction," and the upward direction in the length direction is sometimes referred to as the Y(+) direction, and the opposite direction of the Y(+) direction is sometimes referred to as the Y(-) direction. Also, in Figure 4, the direction perpendicular to the width direction and the length direction is sometimes referred to as the "height direction," and the upward direction in the height direction is sometimes referred to as the Z(+) direction, and the opposite direction of the Z(+) direction is sometimes referred to as the Z(-) direction. Furthermore, in Figure 5, the short direction in the top view of the water dish is sometimes referred to as the "width direction," and the rightward direction in the width direction is sometimes referred to as the X(+) direction, and the opposite direction of the X(+) direction is sometimes referred to as the X(-) direction. Also, in Figure 5, the longitudinal direction in the top view of the water dish is sometimes referred to as the "length direction," and the upward direction in the length direction is sometimes referred to as the Y(+) direction, and the opposite direction of the Y(+) direction is sometimes referred to as the Y(-) direction. Furthermore, in Figure 5, the direction perpendicular to the width and length directions may be referred to as the "height direction," and the upward direction in the height direction in Figure 5 may be referred to as the Z(+) direction, and the opposite direction to the Z(+) direction may be referred to as the Z(-) direction. This embodiment is merely one example of an embodiment of the present disclosure, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0014] <Toaster with water tray> The toaster 1 with a water tray shown in Fig. 1 heats the object to be cooked with a heater and cooks it with the steam generated by evaporating the water in the water tray 220. The toaster 1 with a water tray has an exterior 100, a heating chamber 110 provided inside the exterior 100, and a control unit 120. Further, the exterior 100 has an opening / closing door 111a on the front.

[0015] The exterior 100 constitutes the outer surface of the toaster 1 with a water tray and also constitutes the main body. The exterior 100 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and includes a front portion 100A, a rear portion 100C, a left side portion 100B, a right side portion 100D, an upper surface portion 100E, and a bottom surface portion 100F. The exterior 100 includes a heating chamber 110 and a control unit 120 inside, and also includes legs 130 at the four corners of the bottom surface portion 100F.

[0016] <Heating Chamber> The heating chamber 110 shown in Fig. 2 is a space for heating and cooking the object to be cooked. The heating chamber 110 includes an upper heater portion 140, a lower heater portion 150, a placement net 160, and a water tray portion 200 inside.

[0017] The heating chamber 110 is surrounded by a first side surface portion 111, a second side surface portion 112, a third side surface portion 113, a fourth side surface portion 114, a ceiling surface portion 115, and a floor surface portion 116. A part of the first side surface portion 111 is configured as the opening / closing door 111a. Further, the first side surface portion 111 and the third side surface portion 113 also serve as the front portion 100A and the rear portion 100C of the exterior 100, respectively. The first side surface portion 111, the second side surface portion 112, the third side surface portion 113, and the fourth side surface portion 114 constitute the side surface portions of the heating chamber 111.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 3, the heating chamber 110 is substantially rectangular in top view and is configured to be substantially symmetric with respect to a plane passing through the center in the width direction in top view. In the heating chamber 110, the first side surface portion 111 is provided on the front side of the toaster 1 with a water tray, the second side surface portion 112 is provided on the left side surface side of the toaster 1 with a water tray, the third side surface portion 113 is provided on the back side surface side of the toaster 1 with a water tray, and the fourth side surface portion 114 is provided on the right side surface side of the toaster 1 with a water tray. That is, in the heating chamber 110, the first side surface portion 111 and the third side surface portion 113 face each other, and the second side surface portion 112 and the fourth side surface portion 114 face each other.

[0019] The portions of the heating chamber 110 that constitute the first side surface portion 111, the second side surface portion 112, the third side surface portion 113, the fourth side surface portion 114, the ceiling surface portion 115, and the floor surface portion 116 are made of a plate material of a metal material. As the metal material, for example, a galvanized steel material can be used.

[0020] The first side surface portion 111 constitutes the front of the heating chamber 110. The first side surface portion 111 includes an opening / closing door 111a and a frame portion 112.

[0021] The opening / closing door 111a makes the heating chamber 110 in an open state or a closed state by performing an opening / closing operation. By opening the opening / closing door 111a, an opening is formed, and access from the outside to the inside of the heating chamber 110 becomes possible. Also, by closing the opening / closing door 111a, the opening is closed, the heating chamber 110 becomes a closed state, and access from the outside to the inside of the heating chamber 110 becomes impossible.

[0022] The opening / closing door 111a has a rectangular shape. The opening / closing door 111a is provided at a portion having a length of about 2 / 3 from the top in the height direction of the first side surface portion 111. The opening / closing door 111a has a dimension in the width direction that is substantially the same as the dimension in the width direction of the first side surface portion 111.

[0023] The opening / closing door 111a is provided with a rotating shaft portion 111b extending parallel to the width direction at its lower end. The opening / closing door 111a is provided with hooks 111c at the lower ends of both ends in the width direction on the heating chamber 110 side (Figure 3). The opening / closing door 111a is provided with a handle 111d at the upper part of its outer surface (Figure 1). The opening / closing door 111a is provided with a glass window 111e for viewing the inside of the heating chamber 110 from the outside.

[0024] The opening / closing door 111a opens and closes around the pivot shaft 111b by manually pushing and pulling it using the handle 111d. The hook 111c of the opening / closing door 111a engages with the hook portion 160d of the mounting net 160, which will be described later, and the mounting net 160 moves horizontally in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing door 111a. The opening / closing door 111a is biased via the mounting net 160 by a biasing mechanism 112g, which will be described later, and maintains an open or closed state when no force is applied.

[0025] The frame portion 112 constitutes a structure that maintains the strength of the front side of the toaster with water tray 1 (Figure 1). The frame portion 112 is provided on the first side portion 111, extending approximately one-third of the way from the bottom in the height direction. The frame portion 112 is fixed to the exterior 100 and constitutes a part of the exterior 100.

[0026] The frame section 112 has a rotating shaft section 111b for the opening / closing door 111a at its upper end, and also houses a control unit 120 inside. The frame section 111f has an operating section 111g on its outer surface. The operating section 11g includes a temperature setting switch 111g1 and a timer switch 111g2, which will be described later.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the second side portion 112 constitutes the left side of the heating chamber 110 as viewed from the first side portion 111 side. The second side portion 112 comprises a second side plate 112a, a hook hole 112b, a mesh support portion 112c, an elongated hole 112d, and a heater support portion 112e. Here, as described above, the heating chamber 110 is configured substantially symmetrically with respect to the plane passing through the center of the first side portion 111 and the third side portion 113 in a top view, and the configuration of the fourth side portion 114 is basically the same as a symmetrical version of the second side portion 112. For this reason, the following description of the configuration of the second side portion 112 will also include a description of the configuration of the fourth side portion 114 as appropriate.

[0028] The second side plate 112a is provided across the entire left side of the heating chamber 110. The second side plate 112a is made of a metal plate material and reflects heat on its surface. Two hook holes 112b and an elongated hole 112d are formed in the second side plate 112a.

[0029] <Hook hole> As shown in Figure 2, the hooking holes 112b are holes for attaching the dish rest 210 that supports the water tray 220, which will be described later. The hooking holes 112b are elongated oval shapes that are long in the height direction of the second side portion 112. Two hooking holes 112b are provided on the second side plate 112a, at different positions in the width direction of the second side portion 112, at the same height, and at a predetermined interval. The two hooking holes 112b are located from the center of the second side portion 112 towards the first side portion 111 in the width direction, and at a height above the center in the height direction of the second side portion 112. The distance between the two hooking holes 112b is the same as the distance between the two hooks 212a (212a1, 212a2) of the dish rest 210, which will be described later.

[0030] The mesh support section 112c supports the mounting mesh 160, which will be described later. The mesh support section 112c is composed of a first mesh support member 112c1 and a second mesh support member 112c2. The first mesh support member 112c1 is a round bar of a predetermined length and is fixed to the second side plate 112a on the side of the first side portion 111 from the center in the width direction. The second mesh support member 112c2 is provided on the side of the second side plate 112a on the side of the third side portion 113 from the center in the width direction. The second mesh support member 112c2 is connected to the biasing mechanism 112g, which will be described later, on the back side of the second side plate 112a and is provided inside the heating chamber 110 by inserting it through the elongated hole 112d. The second mesh support member 112c2 is a rod-shaped member and is provided spanning between the second side portion 112 and the fourth side portion 114. The mesh support section 112c is made of a metal material.

[0031] The mesh support portion 112c supports the mounting mesh 160 so that it can slide horizontally and biases the mounting mesh 160 toward the third side portion 113. The mesh support portion 112c is equipped with biasing mechanisms 112g that bias toward the third side portion, between the second side plate 112a and the left side portion 100B of the outer casing 100, and between the fourth side plate 114a and the right side portion 100D of the outer casing 100. One end of the second mesh support member 112c2 is connected to the biasing mechanism 112g of the second side portion 112, and the other end is connected to the biasing mechanism of the fourth side portion 114. The second mesh support member 112c2 extends into the heating chamber 110 by being inserted through the elongated hole 112c of the second side plate 112a. The second mesh support member 112c2 engages with the engaging portion 160e of the mounting mesh 160.

[0032] The elongated hole 112d is for the second mesh support portion 112c2, which is connected to the biasing mechanism 112g, to move horizontally. The elongated hole 112d is formed to be elongated in the width direction of the second side plate 112a. The elongated hole 112d is provided at a position that is on the lower surface of the mounting mesh 160.

[0033] The heater support section 112e supports both ends of the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150, respectively. The heater support section 112e comprises an upper heater support section 112e1 and a lower heater support section 112e2 (not shown). The upper heater support section 112e1 is provided above the mounting net 160. The lower heater support section 112e2 is provided below the mounting net 160. The heater support section 112e is provided as a hole in the second side plate 112a, and the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are provided passing through their respective holes.

[0034] The third side portion 113 constitutes the back surface of the heating chamber 110 and also forms part of the outer casing 100. The third side portion 113 is made of a metal plate and reflects heat on its surface. The third side portion 113 has a shape in which the central part bulges outward, and its ends are attached to the outer casing 100. The bulging portion of the third side portion 113 has an inclined surface 113a on the upper side in the height direction that slopes downward toward the outside of the heating chamber 110.

[0035] The fourth side portion 114 constitutes the right side of the heating chamber 110. As described above, the fourth side portion 114 is configured substantially symmetrically with the second side portion 112, and is basically the same configuration as a symmetrical version of the second side portion 112, so no further explanation is provided.

[0036] The ceiling surface 115 constitutes the upper surface of the heating chamber 110. The ceiling surface 115 is made of a metal plate material and reflects heat on its surface. The ceiling surface 115 has a first inclined surface 115a which is bent in the portion of the heating chamber 110 that is on the side of the first side surface 111 from the center when viewed from above, so that the side of the first side surface 111 is downward, and a second inclined surface 115b which is bent in the portion of the heating chamber 110 that is on the side of the third side surface 113 from the center when viewed from above, so that the side of the third side surface 113 is downward. The first inclined surface 115a and the second inclined surface 115b reflect heat from the upper heater section 140 downward.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3, the floor portion 116 constitutes the floor of the heating chamber 110. The floor portion 116 functions as a tray to receive scraps of food being cooked that fall from the mounting net 160, and can be slid out from the first side portion 111 side.

[0038] <Upper heater section and lower heater section> The upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 (not shown) are located within the heating chamber 110. The upper heater section 140 is located above the mounting net 160 within the heating chamber 110, and the lower heater section 150 is located below the mounting net 160 within the heating chamber 110. Here, the upper heater section 140 is located on the upper heater support section 112e1 of the second side plate 112a, and the lower heater section 150 is located on the lower heater support section 112e2. Both the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 generate heat electrically and mainly emit far-infrared rays. The upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are configured in a linear shape. The upper heater section 140 is composed of a carbon heater, and the lower heater section 150 is composed of two quartz tube heaters. Carbon heaters heat up faster after being energized than quartz tube heaters. Furthermore, the heaters used in the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are not limited to carbon heaters; they may also be sheathed heaters, and the type is not restricted.

[0039] As described above, the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are provided spanning between the second side section 112 and the fourth side section 114. The upper heater section 140 is supported at one end by the heater support section 112e1 of the second side plate 112a, and the other end is supported on the fourth side section 114 side in the same way as the first end. The lower heater section 150 is supported at one end by the lower heater support section 112e2 of the second side plate 112a, and the other end is supported on the fourth side section 114 side in the same way as the first end. The upper heater section 140 is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber 110, at a position in the center in the width direction of the second side section 112 and the fourth side section 114 when viewed from above. The lower heater section 150, which consists of two sections, is located near the bottom surface of the heating chamber 110, and in a top view, in the width direction of the second side section 112 and the fourth side section 114 of the heating chamber 110, at a position closer to the first side section 111 from the center and at a position closer to the third side section 113 from the center.

[0040] The cooking net 160 shown in Figures 1-3 is on which the food to be cooked is placed. The cooking net 160 is located below the center in the height direction of the heating chamber 110. When viewed from above, the cooking net 160 is slightly smaller than the heating chamber 110. The cooking net 160 consists of a mesh portion 160a, a frame 160b, a stopper 160c, a hook portion 160d, and an engaging portion 160e. The mesh portion 160a is a flat metal body with a mesh-like structure. The mesh portion 160a is configured in a roughly rectangular shape, slightly smaller than the outer shape of the heating chamber 110 when viewed from above. The frame 160b reinforces the mesh portion 160a and constitutes the outer frame of the mesh portion 160a. The frame 160b is formed by bending a metal wire with a larger diameter than the mesh portion 160a. The stopper 160c is used to position the food to be cooked when it is placed on the placement section 160. The stopper 160c is formed by bending the end of the placement section 160 on the third side surface 113 side upward. The hook portion 160d engages with the hook 111c of the opening / closing door 111a. The hook portion 160d is provided at both ends of the side of the frame 160b that faces the first side surface 111. The engaging portion 160e is provided on the underside of the side of the frame 160b that faces the second side surface 112 and the underside of the side that faces the fourth side surface 114 in a top view. The mesh portion 160a, the frame 160b, and the engaging portion 160e are joined together by welding to form a single unit. The placement mesh 160 may have a tray (not shown) placed on it, and the food to be cooked may be placed on the tray.

[0041] As described above, the mounting net 160 moves in the direction of the first side portion 111 in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a (the dashed line in Figure 2) when the hook portion 160d of the mounting net 160 engages with the hook 111c of the opening and closing door 111a (Figure 3). That is, when the opening and closing door 111a is opened, a part of the mounting net 160 protrudes from the heating chamber 110. Here, the engaging portion 160e of the mounting net 160 is engaged with the second net support member 112c2, and the opening and closing door 111a receives a force from the biasing mechanism 112g via the mounting net 160. For this reason, the opening and closing door 111a remains open unless an external force is applied. When the opening and closing door 111a is closed, the mounting net 160 returns to inside the heating chamber 110. In this case as well, the opening and closing door 111a receives a force from the biasing mechanism 112g via the mounting net 160, so it remains closed unless an external force is applied.

[0042] <Water tray> As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the water tray section 200 is attached to the second side surface 112 inside the heating chamber 110 and stores water for generating steam. The water tray section 200 consists of a dish holder 210 and a water tray 220. The water tray section 200 is provided extending from the first side surface 111 side to the center in the width direction of the second side surface 112. The water tray section 200 is detachably attached by hooking it into the hooking hole 112b of the second side surface 112 inside the heating chamber 110. The water tray 220 is also detachably attached to the dish holder 210. Here, the water tray 210 hooked into the hooking hole 112b is parallel to the width and depth directions of the heating chamber 110. Typically, about 5 cc of water is placed in the water tray 220.

[0043] The dish holder 210 shown in Figure 4 detachably supports the water tray 220. Here, the dish holder 210 is configured such that the bottom of the supported water tray 220 is perpendicular to the second side plate 112a. The dish holder 210 is formed by bending a metal wire. The dish holder 210 is made of stainless steel wire. The dish holder 210 includes a support portion 212 and a guide portion 214. The support portion 212 and the guide portion 214 are each formed from wire and then welded together to form a single unit. Note that the support portion 212 and the guide portion 214 may be formed from a single wire.

[0044] The support section 212 supports the dish holder 210 against the second side wall surface 112a and comprises hooks 212a (212a1, 212a2), column sections 212b (212b1, 212b2), and bottom supports 212c (212c1, 212c2). The hooks 212a are for attaching the dish holder 210 by hooking it onto the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110. The column sections 212b maintain a predetermined distance between the water tray 220 and the mounting net 160. The bottom supports 212c support the bottom surface of the water tray 220.

[0045] The guide section 214 defines the position of the water tray 220 relative to the dish holder 210 and guides the water tray 220 in the width direction when it enters the dish holder 210. The guide section 214 comprises an entry section 214a, a width restricting section 214b (214b1, 214b2), and a stopper section 214c. The entry section 214a accepts the entry of the water tray 220. The width dimension of the entry section 214a is set to be larger than the width dimension of the water reservoir section 220a of the water tray 220, and smaller than the width dimension of the flange 220c of the water tray 220. The stopper section 214c restricts the position of the water tray 220 in the length direction. The length dimension of the guide section 214 from the entry section 214a to the stopper section 214c is set to match the length dimension of the water reservoir section 220a of the water tray 220.

[0046] The specific structure of the dish rest 210 is described below with reference to Figure 4. The support portion 212 of the dish rest 210 is formed by bending one end of a wire into a U-shape that curves upward (Z(+) direction) to form a first hook 212a1. Then, after passing through a first column portion 212b1 that extends linearly downward (Z(-) direction) for a predetermined length, it is bent in the X(+) direction opposite to the first hook 212a1, and extends by the length in the width direction of the water reservoir portion 220a to form a first bottom support 212c1. Subsequently, it is bent 90° in the Y(+) direction and extends to the other end in the length direction of the water reservoir 220a, then bent 90° in the X(-) direction and extends to the length of the width of the water tray 220 to form a second bottom support 212c2 that supports the bottom surface on the other end of the water tray 220, and then bent in the Z(+) direction and extends to a predetermined length to form a second column 212b2, and the other end of the wire is bent into a U-shape that curves upward (Z(+) direction) to form a second hook 212a2.

[0047] The guide section 214 is formed when the wire extends in the X(+) direction for the length of the width of the water reservoir 220a to form the entrance section 214a, then bent 90° in the Z(+) direction to extend for the height of the water reservoir 220a, and then bent 90° in the Y(+) direction to form one end of the first width restricting section 214b1 which restricts the width of the water tray 220, and then continues to extend in the Y(+) direction for the length of the water tray 220 to form the first width restricting section 214b After the other end of 1 is formed, it is bent 90° in the X(-) direction to form the abutment portion 214c, extends for the length of the width of the water reservoir portion 220a, then bent 90° in the Y(-) direction to form one end of the second width restricting portion 214b2, extends for the length of the water tray 220 to form the other end of the second width restricting portion 214b2, then bent 90° in the Z(-) direction to extend for the height of the water reservoir portion 220a and connects to one end of the wire. The one end and the other end of the wire of the guide portion 214 are joined by welding. Note that the one end and the other end of the wire are not limited to the positions shown above, but can be formed at any location on the guide portion 214.

[0048] The support portion 212 and guide portion 214, formed in this manner, are joined together by welding to form a single unit, creating the dish rest 210. The position for welding the support portion 212 and the guide portion 214 is determined at any position that does not impair the function of the dish rest 210.

[0049] The water tray 220 shown in Figure 5 stores water for generating steam and heats the stored water by absorbing far-infrared rays emitted from the upper heater 140 and the lower heater 150. The water tray 220 comprises a water reservoir 220a, a flange 220c, and a handle 220d. The water tray 220 is formed as a single unit by press-forming a thin metal plate. The water tray 220 is made of aluminum. The surface of the water tray 220 is textured to facilitate the absorption of radiated heat. The water tray 220 has a predetermined surface area. The water tray 220's temperature rises by absorbing far-infrared rays emitted from the upper heater 140 and the lower heater 150 across its entire surface, generating steam from the stored water.

[0050] The water storage section 220a is configured in a vessel shape. When viewed from above, the water storage section 220a has an oval shape in which the length direction is longer than the width direction. The length of the water storage section 220a is at least three times the width direction. The bottom surface of the vessel-shaped water storage section 220a is processed into an uneven surface 220b. Because the bottom surface of the water storage section 220a is processed into an uneven surface 220b, the contact area between the water stored in the water storage section 220a and the bottom surface of the water storage section 220a increases, allowing the water to be heated efficiently.

[0051] The flange 220c reinforces the water tray 220. The flange 220c extends horizontally from the upper end of the water reservoir 220a and is provided around the entire circumference of the water reservoir 220a. The flange 220c also engages with the guide portion 214 of the tray holder 210. The flange 220c extends horizontally from the upper end of the water reservoir 220a. The flange 220c has a length of 3 to 5 mm from the upper end of the water reservoir 220a.

[0052] The handle 220d is constructed by further extending the flange 220c on one end (Y(-) direction) of the water tray 220 horizontally in the Y(-) direction. For example, the handle 220d is constructed by extending the flange 220c by 30 mm. The handle 220d has an anti-slip feature. The anti-slip feature is formed by making a part of the surface of the handle 220d convex. However, the anti-slip feature of the handle 220d is not limited to making a part of the surface convex, but can be constructed by making at least one of a convex shape and a concave shape.

[0053] Returning to Figure 1, the control unit 120 controls the entire toaster 1 with a water tray. The control unit 120 includes a control device 122 (not shown), a thermostat 124 (not shown), a temperature setting switch 111g1, a timer switch 111g2, a relay circuit (not shown), and a power supply unit 128. The control device 122 is electrically connected to the thermostat 124, the temperature setting switch 111g1, the timer switch 111g2, and the relay circuit.

[0054] The control device 122 controls the output of the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 via a relay circuit based on inputs from the temperature setting switch 111g1 and the timer switch 111g2. The thermostat 124 is located at the height where the food to be cooked is placed in the heating chamber 110, measures the temperature inside the heating chamber 110, and outputs it to the control device 122. The temperature setting switch 111g1 accepts the temperature setting for the heating chamber 110 and outputs it to the control device 122. The timer switch 111g2 accepts the setting of the energizing time, counts the accepted energizing time, and when the set energizing time has elapsed, it stops the power supply to the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 via the relay circuit. The power supply unit 128 converts the commercial power supply into DC current, adjusts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies power to the control device 122 and the relay circuit. The relay circuit is connected to the control device 122 and the power supply unit 128, and based on the signal from the control device 122, it supplies power from the power supply unit 128 to the upper heater unit 140 and the lower heater unit 150.

[0055] <How to install the water tray> The method for attaching the water tray 200 will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the dish holder 210 according to this embodiment. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the water tray 220 according to this embodiment.

[0056] First, the method of attaching the plate holder 210 to the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110 will be explained. As shown in Figure 6, the toaster with a water tray 1 has its opening door 111a in the open position, allowing access to the heating chamber 110, and the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110 is provided with two hooking holes 112b. The size of the hooking holes 112b is such that the wires of the hooks 212a1 and 212a2 can be inserted and hooked through them, and the distance between the two hooking holes 112b is the same as the distance between the two hooks 212a1 and 212a2 of the plate holder 210. In this state, the plate holder 210 is brought into the heating chamber 110, and the tips of the two hooks 212a1 and 212a2 of the plate holder 210 are inserted into the two hook holes 112b provided on the second side portion 112 from slightly above the hook holes 112b, thereby hooking the plate holder 210 (arrows in Figure 6).

[0057] To remove the plate holder 210, simply reverse the installation procedure. That is, lift the plate holder 210 upwards and pull out the tips of the two hooks 212a1 and 212a2 from the two hook holes 112b.

[0058] In this way, the plate holder 210 can be easily attached to and removed from the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110. That is, the plate holder 210 can be easily attached to and removed from the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110.

[0059] At this time, guide sections 214 that receive the water tray 220 are attached to column sections 212b1 and 212b2 that hang down from hooks 212a1 and 212a2. Therefore, by shortening the length of column sections 212b1 and 212b2, the amount of wire material used to make up the tray holder 210 can be reduced, and at the same time, the distance between the water tray 220 and the upper heater 140 becomes shorter, which allows for more efficient heating of the water.

[0060] Next, the method for attaching the water tray 220 to the dish holder 210 will be explained. As shown in Figure 7, the toaster with a water tray 1 is in the open door 111a position, allowing access to the heating chamber 110, and the dish holder 210 is attached to the second side surface 112 of the heating chamber 110. The leading edge of the water tray 220 in the longitudinal direction is aligned with the entrance portion 214a of the dish holder 210. At this time, the water reservoir portion 220a of the water tray 220 is located between the two guide portions 214 of the dish holder 210, and the flange 220c of the water tray 220 is located above the two guide portions 214. In this state, when the water tray 220 is advanced in the longitudinal direction of the dish holder 210 (in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7), the flange 220c of the water tray 220 moves along the guide portion 214 relative to the dish holder 210. Here, the flange 220c of the water tray 220 can be slid along the width restricting portion 214b of the guide portion 214 of the dish holder 210. When the water tray 220 is advanced by its length, the tip of the water tray 220 reaches the abutment portion 214c of the dish holder 210. Here, one end and the bottom of the other end of the water reservoir portion 220a of the water tray 220 are supported by the bottom support 212c of the dish holder 210. This allows the water tray 220 filled with water to be attached to the dish holder 210 in a predetermined position. Furthermore, since the flange 220c of the water tray 220 can be advanced along the guide portion 214 of the dish holder 210, the water tray 220 will not tilt, and there is no risk of spilling water.

[0061] When removing the water tray 220 from the dish holder 210, the reverse procedure of installation is followed. That is, the water tray 220 is pulled out in the direction of the first side surface 111 in the longitudinal direction, with the flange 220c of the water tray 220 aligned with the guide portion 214 of the dish holder 210. Alternatively, the water tray 220 may be lifted and removed from the dish holder 210 without aligning it with the guide portion 214. In this way, the water tray 220 can be easily attached to and removed from the dish holder 210. In other words, the water tray 220 can be easily attached to and detached from the dish holder 210.

[0062] <First aspect> A first aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1, which includes a water tray 220 for holding water in a heating chamber 110, the heating chamber 110 being surrounded by side parts and having a plurality of heaters, a mounting rack 160 provided inside the heating chamber 110 for placing food to be cooked, and a water tray 220 attached to the side part inside the heating chamber 110 for holding water to generate steam in the heating chamber 110, wherein the water tray 220 is provided above the mounting rack 160. According to the first embodiment, the toaster with a water tray 1 is equipped with a water tray 220 for holding water to generate steam in the heating chamber 110, located above the mounting rack 160. Therefore, no part of the food being cooked placed on the mounting rack 160 will fall into the water tray 220. Furthermore, since the water tray 220 is attached to the side of the heating chamber 110, even if an opening / closing door 111a is provided, the water tray 220 will not move due to the opening and closing operation of the door 111a, and the water in the water tray 220 will not spill. Moreover, since it does not take up space to be installed on the mounting rack 160, steam can be generated without occupying the space on the mounting rack 160 used for placing food being cooked. <Second aspect> A second aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the upper heater section 140 constituting the plurality of heaters is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber 110, and the water tray 220 is provided in a position closer to the upper heater section 140 than the aforementioned rack 160. According to the second embodiment, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first embodiment, the upper heater section 140 constituting the plurality of heaters is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber 110, and the water tray 220 is provided in a position closer to the upper heater section 140 than the aforementioned rack 160, so that it can be heated by the upper heater section 140 before the aforementioned rack 160. As a result, steam can be generated from the water in the water tray 220 and supplied to the food being cooked. <Third aspect> A third aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the water tray 220 is provided such that its longitudinal direction in a top view is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which the water tray 220 is attached. According to the third embodiment, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first embodiment, the water tray 220 is mounted such that its longitudinal direction in a top view is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which the water tray 220 is attached. This allows the water tray 220 to receive heat from the heater over a wide area, and allows steam to be delivered over a wide area of ​​the side portion of the heating chamber 110. <Fourth aspect> A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the water tray 220 is detachably attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110. According to the fourth embodiment, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first embodiment, the water tray 220 is detachably attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110, so that the water tray 220 can be detached from the side surface of the heating chamber 110 for handling. <Fifth aspect> A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the side surface of the heating chamber 110 to which the water tray 220 is attached has one or more hooking holes 112b, and the water tray 220 is attached to the hooking holes 112b. According to the fifth embodiment, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first embodiment, one or more hooking holes 112b are provided on the side surface of the heating chamber 110 to which the water tray 220 is attached, and the water tray 220 can be attached by hooking it onto the hooking holes 112b, so that the water tray 220 can be easily attached to and detached from the side surface of the heating chamber 110. <Sixth aspect> A sixth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the water tray 220 is attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110 via the plate holder 210. According to the sixth aspect, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, a plate holder 210 is provided, and the water tray 220 is attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110 via the plate holder 210. Therefore, the water tray 220 can be attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110 by attaching it to the plate holder 210. <Seventh aspect> A seventh aspect of this disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the sixth aspect, wherein the water tray 220 is detachable from the plate holder 210. According to the seventh aspect of this disclosure, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the sixth aspect, the water tray 220 is detachable from the plate holder 210, so when filling the water tray 220 with water, only the water tray 220 can be removed from the plate holder 210 attached to the side of the heating chamber 110 for the work to be done. <Eighth aspect> An eighth aspect of this disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the seventh aspect, wherein the water tray 220 can be installed along the plate holder 210. According to the eighth aspect, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the seventh aspect, the water tray 220 can be installed along the plate holder 210, making it easy to install the water tray 220 into the heating chamber 110. <Ninth aspect> A ninth aspect of this disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the sixth aspect, wherein the tray holder 210 is made of a metal wire. According to the ninth aspect, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the sixth aspect, since the plate holder 210 is made of metal wire, the area shielded by the plate holder 210 from the heat radiated from the heater can be reduced, and the water tray 220 can directly absorb the heat radiated from the heater, so that the water in the water tray 220 can be heated efficiently. <Tenth aspect> A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first aspect, wherein the toaster has an opening / closing door 111a for accessing the heating chamber 110, the opening / closing door 111a is provided on a side surface adjacent to the side surface on which the water tray 220 is provided. According to the tenth embodiment, the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the first embodiment has an opening / closing door 111a that allows access to the heating chamber 110, and the opening / closing door 111a is provided on a side surface adjacent to the side surface where the water tray 220 is provided, so that the water tray 220 can be easily attached to and detached from the side surface of the heating chamber 110 by opening the opening / closing door 111a. <The 11th form> An eleventh aspect of this disclosure is a toaster 1 with a water tray according to the tenth aspect, wherein the aforementioned rack 160 operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a. According to the 11th embodiment, in the toaster 1 with a water tray according to the 10th embodiment, the water tray 220 is provided on the side of the heating chamber 110, which is not linked to the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a. Therefore, even when the mounting rack 160 operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a, the water in the water tray 220 will not spill due to the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0063] 1. Toaster with water tray 100 Exterior 100A Front view 100B Left side part 100C back part 100D Right side part 100E Top part 100F bottom part 110 Heating chamber 111 First side part 111a Opening and closing door 111b Rotating shaft 111c hook 111d Handle 111e Glass window 111f Frame section 111g Operation unit 111g1 Temperature setting switch 111g2 Timer Switch 112 Second side part 112a 2nd side plate 112b Hook hole 112c Net support part 112c1 First mesh support member 112c2 Second mesh support member 112d long hole 112e Heater support 112e1 Upper heater support 112e2 Lower heater support 112g biasing mechanism 113 Third side part 113a Slope 114 4th side part 114a 4th side plate 115 Ceiling section 115a 1st slope 115b 2nd slope 116 Floor section 120 Control Unit 122 Control device 124 Thermostat 128 Power supply section 130 Legs 140 Upper heater section 150 Lower heater section 160 Mounting Net 160a Amibe 160b Frame 160c Stopper 160d hook part 160e Engagement part 200 Water dish section 210 Plate Rack 212 Support part 212a Hook 212b Column 212c Bottom support 214 Guide Section 214a Entrance 214b Width regulation part 214c Butt part 220 Water dish 220a Water storage area 220b Uneven shape 220c flange 220d handle

Claims

1. A toaster with a water tray, which has a water tray in the heating chamber, The heating chamber is surrounded by side panels and equipped with multiple heaters, The heating chamber is provided with a mounting net for placing food to be cooked, The heating chamber has a water tray attached to the side surface of the heating chamber, which holds water for generating steam inside the heating chamber, The aforementioned water dish is provided above the previously described net. Toaster with water tray.

2. The upper heater section constituting the plurality of heaters is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber. The water tray is positioned closer to the upper heater section than the previously described mesh tray. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 1.

3. The water tray is provided such that its longitudinal direction in a top view is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which it is attached. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 1.

4. The water tray is detachably attached to the side surface of the heating chamber. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 1.

5. The side surface of the heating chamber to which the water tray is attached has one or more hooking holes. The water tray is attached to the hook hole. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 4.

6. It has a plate holder, The water tray is attached to the side surface of the heating chamber via the tray holder. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 1.

7. The water tray is detachable from the dish holder. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 6.

8. The water tray can be installed along the tray holder. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 7.

9. The aforementioned plate holder is made of metal wire. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 6.

10. The heating chamber has an opening and closing door that allows access to the heating chamber, The aforementioned opening and closing door is provided on the side portion adjacent to the side portion on which the water tray is provided, A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 1.

11. The mounting net operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the door. A toaster with a water tray as described in claim 10.

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