Multifunctional pellet stove

Abstract

To provide a multifunctional pellet stove that can be used as a disaster-response heating device and a heating device for flame viewing by switching an oven toaster section in the pellet stove body between a cooking section and a flame viewing section. [Solution] The multi-functional pellet stove 1 of the present invention has a pellet stove main body 2 and a chimney 3 connected to the pellet stove main body 2. Inside the pellet stove main body 2, a pellet burning section 10 and an oven toaster section 5 are provided. The oven toaster section 5 has a window section 2a configured by a heat-resistant transparent plate 20 so that the inside can be visually observed, a flame inlet 21 through which flame from the pellet burning section 10 can flow in, and a blocking body 22 capable of blocking the flame inlet 21.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a multi-functional pellet stove with various functions. [Background technology]

[0002] Pellet stoves are used as heating devices, especially in cold regions, because the fuel, pellets, is inexpensive, can be stored for long periods, and has high heating performance.

[0003] On the other hand, during disasters such as earthquakes and floods, lifelines such as gas and electricity may be cut off, and there is a demand for disaster-response heating devices that do not require electricity and can provide quick warmth during disasters, and that have the functions of boiling water, cooking rice, or toaster ovens.

[0004] The applicant of the present invention previously proposed a pellet stove for use in emergencies as such a heating device for use in emergencies in Utility Model Registration No. 3190269.

[0005] Incidentally, in recent years, the boom in outdoor activities has led to a rediscovery of the soothing effects that can be obtained by watching the flickering of flames, and there is a demand for heating devices that allow the viewer to enjoy the flickering of flames as well. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3190269 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to provide a multi-functional pellet stove that can be used as a disaster response heating device and a heating device for flame viewing, by allowing the oven toaster section inside the pellet stove body to be switched between being used as a cooking section or a flame viewing section. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] What solves the above problem is a multi-functional pellet stove having a pellet stove body and a chimney connected to the pellet stove body, wherein a pellet combustion section and an oven toaster section are provided within the pellet stove body, and the oven toaster section has a window section made of a heat-resistant transparent plate so that the interior can be visually observed, a flame inlet through which flames from the pellet burning section can flow, and a blocking body capable of blocking the flame inlet (Claim 1).

[0009] It is preferable that the toaster oven section is provided with the flame inlet on one horizontal end side, has a communication port communicating with the chimney on the other horizontal end side, and is configured so that the flame in the toaster oven section can be adjusted by the air amount adjustment valve of the chimney (claim 2). This allows the flame in the toaster oven section to be adjusted, and various flame fluctuations can be appreciated, for example, by forming a flame that flows horizontally.

[0010] It is preferable that the pellet stove body has a burner section at the top and a top lid that prevents flames from the pellet burning section from flowing into the burner section (claim 3). This allows a variety of dishes to be cooked using the burner section, such as simmered dishes and grilled dishes, and by closing the lid, flames can be supplied only to the toaster oven section.

[0011] It is preferable that the multifunctional pellet stove is placed inside a tent to form a tent sauna (claim 4). This makes it easy to create a tent sauna where you can enjoy the flames.

[0012] It is preferable that the multifunctional pellet stove has a cooking table placed in the toaster oven section, the cooking table having legs and a base fixed to the upper part of the legs (claim 5). This allows a wider variety of dishes to be cooked in the toaster oven section depending on how the cooking table is used.

[0013] It is preferable that the pellet stove main body is configured by joining constituent members with a plurality of rivets (Claim 6). Thereby, a pellet stove main body that does not deform during cooling can be configured, and a multifunctional pellet stove with excellent design can be configured.

[0014] Below the pellet combustion part, a pellet receiver having a plurality of holes is arranged, and one end side of the pellet receiver is led out to the outside from the air inlet and is fixed to an extension piece part extending obliquely downward from the upper part of the air inlet. This is preferable (Claim 7). Thereby, the pellet receiver receives the pellets during combustion, and by allowing only the pellets that have become smaller than the plurality of holes to fall downward, the combustion of the pellets can be promoted.

[0015] Below the pellet receiver, an ash receiver having a plurality of holes is arranged, and one end side of the ash receiver is led out to the outside from the air inlet, and it is preferably configured to be slidable inward and outward by gripping this one end side (Claim 8). Thereby, even if the pellets burn in the ash receiver, by allowing only the pellets that have become smaller than the plurality of holes to fall downward, it functions as a second combustion part, so it is easy to achieve complete combustion and the amount of ash falling into the ash treatment part can be extremely reduced. Also, by gripping one end side and sliding it inward and outward, it becomes possible to drop the ash accumulated in the ash receiver and promote combustion.

[0016] The multifunctional pellet stove is configured to surround the entire circumference of the chimney and has a water heating part provided with a faucet for pouring hot water. The water heating part preferably has a lid body that exposes the upper end opening by rotating around the chimney (Claim 9). Thereby, hot water can be heated easily and quickly by the heat from the pellet stove main body and the chimney, a simple-structured and easy-to-use water inlet can be configured, and the required amount of hot water can be easily poured out from the water heating part.

[0017] It is preferable that the stove section has an opening formed on the upper end surface of the pellet stove body, a top plate section with a recess that fits into the opening, and a cylindrical body placed on the top plate section (claim 10). This makes it possible to cook a wider variety of dishes on the stove section depending on how it is used.

[0018] It is preferable that the chimney is composed of a plurality of divided bodies, and the pellet stove body has a chimney storage section for storing the divided bodies (claim 11). This allows the chimney to be stored compactly, making it possible to configure a multi-functional pellet stove that is easy to store or transport.

[0019] It is preferable that the multi-function pellet stove be configured so as not to require electricity (Claim 12). This allows for quick warmth even if electricity and other lifelines are cut off, making it a multi-function pellet stove with water boiling, cooking, and oven toaster functions.

[0020] The multifunctional pellet stove preferably has casters on the bottom, making it easy to move. Effect of the Invention

[0021] According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 1, the oven toaster section inside the pellet stove body can be switched to be used as either a cooking section or a flame viewing section, making it a multifunctional pellet stove that can be used as a disaster response heating device and a heating device for flame viewing. According to the multi-functional pellet stove described in claim 2, the flame in the toaster oven section can be adjusted, for example, to form a flame that flows horizontally, allowing you to enjoy various flame flickering effects. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 3, a variety of dishes such as simmered and grilled foods can be cooked in the stove section, and by closing the top lid, a flame can be supplied only to the toaster oven section. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 4, a tent sauna that has excellent heating functions and allows the viewing of the flames can be easily constructed. According to the multi-functional pellet stove described in claim 5, a wider variety of dishes can be cooked in the toaster oven section depending on how the cooking counter is used. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 6, it is possible to configure a pellet stove body that does not deform when cooled and to configure a multifunctional pellet stove that has excellent design. According to the multi-functional pellet stove described in claim 7, the pellet receiver receives the burning pellets, and only the pellets that have become smaller than the multiple holes are allowed to fall downward, thereby promoting the combustion of the pellets. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 8, the pellets burn in the ash receiver, and only the pellets that become smaller than the holes are dropped downward, which functions as the second combustion section, so that complete combustion is facilitated and the amount of ash that falls into the ash processing section can be greatly reduced. Also, by gripping one end and sliding it in and out, it is possible to drop the ash that has accumulated in the ash receiver and promote combustion. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 9, water can be boiled easily and quickly in the event of a disaster using the heat from the pellet stove body and the chimney, a water inlet with a simple structure that is easy to use can be constructed, and the required amount of hot water can be easily poured from the water heating section. According to the multi-functional pellet stove described in claim 10, a wider variety of dishes can be cooked on the stove depending on how the stove is used. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 11, the chimney can be stored compactly, making the multifunctional pellet stove easy to store and transport. According to the multi-functional pellet stove described in claim 12, even if electricity and other lifelines are cut off, it is possible to quickly keep warm, and it is a multi-functional pellet stove with water boiling, cooking and oven toaster functions. According to the multifunctional pellet stove described in claim 13, the multifunctional pellet stove can be easily moved. [Brief description of the drawings]

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[0023] The present invention has a pellet stove main body 2 and a chimney 3 connected to the pellet stove main body 2, and within the pellet stove main body 2 are provided a pellet burning section 10 and an oven toaster section 5. The oven toaster section 5 has a window section 2a configured by a heat-resistant transparent plate 20 so that the interior can be visually observed, a flame inlet 21 through which flames from the pellet burning section 10 can flow in, and a blocking body 22 that can block the flame inlet 21. Therefore, the oven toaster section within the pellet stove main body can be switched between being used as a cooking section or a flame viewing section, thereby realizing a multi-functional pellet stove 1 that can be used as a disaster response heating device and a heating device for flame viewing. EXAMPLES

[0024] The multi-function pellet stove of the present invention will be described with reference to one embodiment shown in Figs. The multifunctional pellet stove 1 of this embodiment has a pellet stove main body 2 and a chimney 3 connected to the pellet stove main body 2. Inside the pellet stove main body 2, a pellet burning section 10 and an oven toaster section 5 are provided. The oven toaster section 5 has a window section 2a configured by a heat-resistant transparent plate 20 so that the inside can be seen, a flame inlet 21 through which the flame from the pellet burning section 10 can flow in, and a blocking body 22 capable of blocking the flame inlet 21. Each component will be described in detail below.

[0025] The pellet stove body 2 has a pellet tank 8 at the upper right-hand side in Fig. 1, and a pellet combustion section 10 below the pellet tank 8. When pellets burn in the pellet combustion section 10, flames and hot air fill the pellet stove body 2, and the smoke is discharged to the outside from the upper opening of the chimney 3.

[0026] The chimney 3 is connected to the pellet stove main body 2 and is configured to exhaust smoke from the pellets burned in the pellet burning section 10 to the outside, and to adjust the amount of air inside the pellet stove main body 2 (pellet burning section 10 or toaster oven section 5) by the air volume control valve 11.

[0027] The chimney 3 in this embodiment is composed of multiple segments 3A, 3B, and 3C, as shown in Figure 1, and is configured so that the segments 3A, 3B, and 3C can be stored in the chimney storage section 7 of the pellet stove main body 2 for storage and transportation when the multi-function pellet stove 1 is not in use.

[0028] A mounting lid 9 that seals the upper opening that communicates with the pellet tank 8 is placed on the upper right of the pellet stove main body 2 in Figure 1.When filling the pellets into the pellet tank 8, the pellets can be inserted through the upper opening that is sealed by this mounting lid 9.

[0029] The pellets in the pellet combustion section 10 are burned through the aid of a combustion improver, and the incineration ash falls into an ashtray in the ash treatment section 23 provided at the bottom of the pellet combustion section 10 and can be discharged to the outside.

[0030] Specifically, as shown in Figures 11, 13 and 14, pellet receiving portion 24b of pellet receiver 24 having multiple holes is disposed below pellet burning section 10, and inclined portion 24a on one end side of pellet receiver 24 is extended to the outside through intake port (ignition port) 25 and is fixed via bolt 27 to extension piece 26 that extends diagonally downward from the upper portion of intake port (ignition port) 25. This allows pellets being burned to be received by pellet receiving portion 24b of pellet receiver 24, and only pellets that have become smaller than the multiple holes are allowed to drop downward, promoting the combustion of the pellets.

[0031] The pellet receiver 24 of this embodiment is formed by bending a punched metal as shown in Figure 11 or Figure 13, and a lid body portion 30 for opening and closing the intake port (ignition port) 25 is attached to one end via a hinge 29.

[0032] An ash receiver 28 (see FIG. 12) having a plurality of holes is disposed below the pellet receiver 24, and one end side 28a of the ash receiver 28 is led out from the intake port (ignition port) 25 as shown in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14. As a result, the pellets burn on the ash receiver 28, and only pellets that are smaller than the plurality of holes are dropped downward, which functions as a second combustion section, so that complete combustion is easily achieved, and the amount of ash that falls into the ash processing section 23 can be greatly reduced. In addition, by gripping the one end side 28a and sliding it in and out, the ash accumulated in the ash receiver 28 is dropped, and a space is formed between the pellet receiver 24 and the pellet receiver section 24b of the pellet receiver 24, which makes it possible to promote combustion. The pellet receiver 28 in this embodiment is formed by bending a punched metal as shown in FIG. 12.

[0033] The heat control in the pellet combustion section 10 can be performed by adjusting the amount of air in the pellet combustion section 10 with the air volume adjustment valve 11 provided in the chimney 3. Specifically, by rotating the rotation operation section 12 of the air volume adjustment valve 11 shown in FIG. 1, the closing degree of the valve 11 in the chimney 3 fluctuates, and the amount of air from the chimney 3 into the pellet body 2 is adjusted, so that the heat control in the pellet combustion section 10 can be achieved.

[0034] The oven toaster section 5 is a part where toast, grilled food, etc. can be cooked, and is composed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped sealed space formed on the left side in FIG. 1 within the pellet stove main body 2. On the front side, an opening / closing door 14 composed of a heat-resistant transparent plate 20 is provided, with the other end side (the left end side in FIG. 1) attached to be openable and closable with a hinge 13. The heat-resistant transparent plate 20 (heat-resistant glass in this embodiment) of this opening / closing door 14 forms a window portion 2a, and is configured such that the state of combustion (fluctuation of the flame) within the oven toaster section 5 can be visually observed from the outside.

[0035] The oven toaster section 5 is configured within the pellet stove main body 2 such that the internal cooking materials can be cooked by the heat from the side (the pellet combustion section 10 provided on the right side of the sealed space constituting the oven toaster section 5). As shown in FIG. 9, a cooking table 15 composed of leg portions 15a provided on four sides and a pedestal portion 15b fixed to the upper part of the leg portions 15a can be arranged within the oven toaster section 2.

[0036] Then, in the state shown in FIG. 9, by placing cooking materials (for example, poultry) on the pedestal portion 15b, grilled food (for example, whole grilled poultry) can be cooked. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, by reversing the cooking table 15 and placing a wire mesh 16 on the upper part of the leg portions 15a and placing bread or pizza, etc. thereon, it is configured to be able to be baked in a short time. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, by removing the cooking table 15 from within the oven toaster section 5 and placing a dish (for example, gratin or doria, etc.) contained in a heat-resistant container, it is configured to be able to cook grilled food.

[0037] 2, 4 or 8, the toaster oven section 5 has a flame inlet 21 through which the flame from the pellet combustion section 10 can flow, and a blocking body 22 capable of blocking the flame inlet 21. As shown in Fig. 2, the blocking body 22 in this embodiment has a covering plate section 22a for covering and blocking the flame inlet 21, a placing section 22b formed by bending the upper end edge section of the covering plate section 22a and blocking the flame inlet 21 with the covering plate section 22a by placing it on the upper corner of the toaster oven section 5, and a handle section 22c provided on the placing section 22b for use when moving the blocking body 22.

[0038] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, toaster oven section 5 is provided with a rectangular flame inlet 21 at one horizontal end (the right side wall surface of toaster oven section 5 in FIG. 4), and is configured so that the flame from pellet combustion section 10 can flow into toaster oven section 5 through flame inlet 21.

[0039] At the other horizontal end (the upper surface on the left side of toaster oven section 5 in FIG. 4), a communication port 33 that communicates with chimney 3 is provided, and the flame in toaster oven section 5 can be appropriately adjusted by adjusting the amount of air drawn from inside toaster oven section 5 through communication port 33 using air amount adjustment valve 11 of chimney 3. This allows the shape of the flame in toaster oven section 5 to be finely adjusted, and various flame flickerings can be created and appreciated, for example, by forming a flame that flows horizontally.

[0040] Furthermore, by placing the multifunctional pellet stove 1, which allows the flickering of the flames in the toaster oven section 5 to be visually observed through the heat-resistant transparent plate 20, inside a tent 50 as shown in Figure 6, a tent sauna can be easily created.

[0041] The pellet stove main body 2 has a stove section 6 on the top as shown in Fig. 1, and has a top lid 34 that prevents flames from the pellet combustion section 10 from flowing into the stove section 6 as shown in Fig. 4. This allows a variety of dishes to be cooked using the stove section 6, such as simmered dishes and grilled dishes, and by placing the top lid 34 on the frame section 32 with the duct opening 35 inside, flames can be supplied only into the toaster oven section 5. In this way, the multi-functional pellet stove 1 of the present invention, by having the toaster oven section 5, can be used as a heating device for watching flames.

[0042] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the toaster oven section 5 in the pellet stove main body 2 can be switched so that the flame from the pellet burning section 10 does not flow into the toaster oven section 5 as shown in FIG. 7 by blocking the flame inlet 21 provided at one horizontal end side (the right side wall surface of the toaster oven section 5 in FIG. 4) with a blocking body 22, and the toaster oven section 5 can be used only as a cooking section.

[0043] The water heating unit 4 is a section for boiling water, and is provided adjacent to the pellet stove main body 2 and around the chimney 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the water heating unit 4 is configured as a box placed on the top of the other end side (left side in FIG. 1) of the rectangular pellet stove main body 2, and the chimney 3 passes through the center, and is provided around the chimney 3. In this way, in the multi-function pellet stove of the present invention, the water heating unit 4 is provided adjacent to the pellet stove main body 2 and around the chimney 3, so that water can be boiled easily and quickly in the event of a disaster using the heat from the pellet stove main body 2 and the chimney 3.

[0044] In this embodiment, the water boiling unit 4 is provided around the entire circumference of the chimney 3, with the chimney 3 penetrating through the center. This allows the water in the water boiling unit 4 to absorb more heat from the chimney, and water can be boiled more quickly.

[0045] As shown in Figure 15 or 16, the water boiling part 4 has a lid 4b that covers the upper opening 4a, and is configured so that the upper opening 4a can be exposed by pinching the knob 4d and rotating the lid 4b around the chimney 3. In the state shown in Figure 16, water can be poured into the water boiling part 4 from above.

[0046] 17 or 18, a hot water pouring faucet 4c is provided on the side of the water boiling unit 4, allowing the required amount of hot water to be easily poured from the water boiling unit 4. The water boiling unit 4 is also made of stainless steel, which allows the water boiling unit 4 to be constructed at low cost and with excellent rust resistance.

[0047] As shown in Figures 19 and 20, the stove section 6 is configured to accommodate an opening 6a formed on the upper end surface of the pellet stove main body 2, a top plate section 6b having a recess that fits into the opening 6a, and a cylindrical body 6c placed on the top plate section 6b.

[0048] The top plate 6b is made of an iron plate, and grilled foods such as barbecued meat can be cooked on the top surface of the top plate 6b, and a pot can be placed on the top surface of the top plate 6b to cook stews and other dishes. As shown in Fig. 20, the top plate 6b has two protruding strips 6d, which prevent deformation even when cooled. The top plate 6b can be held and moved by a handling tool 17 having a pair of engaging parts 17a, 17b that engage with the underside of a flange 6e provided on the outer periphery of the top plate 6b.

[0049] Furthermore, in the stove unit 6, as shown in Figures 17 and 19, a smoking material storage container 18 containing smoking material such as cherry wood chips can be placed on the upper surface of the top plate 6b, a cylindrical body 6c can be placed on the upper surface of the top plate 6b to surround it, a wire mesh 19 can be placed on the smoking material storage container 18, food can be placed on the wire mesh 19, and the upper surface of the cylindrical body 6c can be covered with aluminum foil and smoked to produce smoked food.

[0050] The pellet stove body 2 is constructed by joining the constituent materials with a plurality of (approximately 140) rivets 36. This makes it possible to construct a pellet stove body 2 that does not deform even when cooled.

[0051] In addition, the multi-function pellet stove 1 is configured not to require electricity. This allows you to quickly get warm even if the electricity and other lifelines are cut off, making it a useful heating device for use in emergencies, with functions for boiling water, cooking rice, and toaster ovens.

[0052] Furthermore, the multifunctional pellet stove 1 is provided with casters on the bottom, which makes it easy to move and allows it to be used both indoors and outdoors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1 Multifunctional pellet stove 2 Pellet stove body 2a Window section 3. Chimney 3A split body 3B Split body 3C split body 4. Water Heating Section 4a Top opening 4b Lid body 4c Hot water pouring faucet 4d Picking 5. Toaster oven section 6 Stove section 6a opening 6b Top plate 6c Cylindrical body 6d concave part 7 Chimney storage section 8 Pellet Tank 9 Placement lid 10 Pellet combustion section 11 Air volume control valve 12 Rotating operation unit 13 Hinge 14 Opening and closing doors 15 Cooktop 15a Legs 15b Pedestal 16 Wire Mesh 17 Handling Equipment 17a Engagement part 17b Engagement part 18 Smoking material storage container 19 Wire Mesh 20 Heat-resistant transparent plate 21 Flame inlet 22 Obstruction body 22a Cover plate part 22b Placement part 22c Handle 23 Ash Treatment Unit 24 Pellet receiver 24a One end side sloped part 24b Pellet receiving part 25 Intake port (ignition port) 26 Extension 27 Volts 28 Ash tray 29 Hinge 30 Lid body 31 Duct 31a Duct opening 32 Frame section 33 Connecting port 34 Top lid 34a Cover plate part 34b Handle 35 Gripping part 36 Rivet 37 Caster 38 Extra pellet tank 50 Tent 60 Sauna Stones

Claims

1. A pellet stove has a body and a chimney communicating with the body. The pellet stove body includes a pellet combustion section and an oven toaster section. This multi-functional pellet stove is characterized in that the oven toaster section has a window section made of a heat-resistant transparent plate that allows the inside to be visually observed, a flame inlet through which flames from the pellet burning section can flow, and a blocking body that can block the flame inlet.

2. 2. The multifunctional pellet stove of claim 1, wherein the toaster oven section has the flame inlet at one horizontal end and a communication port that communicates with the chimney at the other horizontal end, and the flame inside the toaster oven section can be adjusted by an air volume adjustment valve in the chimney.

3. 3. A multifunctional pellet stove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pellet stove body has a burner section at the top and a top lid that prevents flames from the pellet burning section from flowing into the burner section.

4. 3. The multifunctional pellet stove according to claim 1, wherein the multifunctional pellet stove is disposed in a tent to form a tent sauna.

5. The multifunctional pellet stove according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cooking table disposed within the toaster oven section, the cooking table having legs and a base portion fixed to the upper portion of the legs.

6. 3. The multifunctional pellet stove according to claim 1, wherein the pellet stove body is constructed by joining components with a plurality of rivets.

7. A multi-functional pellet stove as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein a pellet receiver having a plurality of holes is arranged below the pellet burning section, and one end of the pellet receiver is extended to the outside through the air intake and fixed to an extension piece extending diagonally downward from the upper part of the air intake.

8. A multifunctional pellet stove as described in claim 7, wherein an ash tray having a plurality of holes is arranged below the pellet tray, one end of the ash tray is extended to the outside through the air intake and is configured to be able to be grasped and slid in and out by the one end.

9. The multi-functional pellet stove as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the multi-functional pellet stove has a water heating section configured to surround the entire circumference of the chimney and equipped with a hot water tap, and the water heating section has a lid that exposes an upper opening by rotating around the chimney as an axis.

10. The multifunctional pellet stove as described in claim 3, wherein the stove section has an opening formed on the upper end surface of the pellet stove body, a top plate section having a recess that fits into the opening, and a cylindrical body placed on the top plate section.

11. 3. A multifunctional pellet stove as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chimney is made up of a plurality of divided bodies, and the pellet stove body has a chimney storage section for storing the divided bodies.

12. 3. The multifunctional pellet stove according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the multifunctional pellet stove is configured so as not to require electricity.

13. 3. The multifunctional pellet stove according to claim 1, wherein the multifunctional pellet stove has casters on the bottom.

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