Water Circulation Pot Lid

The water circulation pot lid effectively addresses steam evaporation and pressure issues by condensing and recirculating steam, improving cooking efficiency and safety while preserving flavor and reducing fuel consumption.

JP3253827UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28呉苙ゲン
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Application Number
JP2025003396U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-10-28
Filing Date
2025-10-01
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-01

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Technical Problem

Traditional pots experience excessive steam evaporation leading to flavor alteration, frequent water replenishment needs, and safety risks due to steam leakage and pressure buildup, while sealed pressure cookers pose explosion hazards.

Method used

A water circulation pot lid that condenses steam into droplets and recirculates them back into the pot, using a lid structure with handles, cold water injection, and drain holes to manage steam and pressure.

Benefits of technology

Reduces steam leakage, stabilizes pressure, preserves flavor, saves fuel, and prevents kitchen aroma escape, enhancing cooking safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

To provide a water circulation pot lid that reduces evaporation and steam pressure during the cooking process, improves cooking efficiency, and reduces fuel consumption. The water circulation pot lid 100 mainly comprises a lid body 10, a handle 20, and a base plate 53. The lid body is used to hold water, and handles are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lid body. The base plate is hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body. Steam condenses into water when it comes into contact with the water circulation pot lid, and the water droplets return to the pot, forming a water circulation process that reduces steam leakage from the pot.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cooking appliances, and more particularly to a pot lid with a water circulation function, which is used for condensing and circulating steam, thereby reducing evaporation and steam pressure during the cooking process, improving cooking efficiency, and reducing fuel consumption. [Background technology]

[0002] When using traditional pots, the ingredients release a large amount of steam during the long simmering process, which can easily escape from the edge of the pot lid, causing excessive evaporation of the soup and requiring constant replenishment. This can also alter the original flavor and affect the cooking results. Meanwhile, using a traditional sealed pressure cooker can create too much pressure, leading to the risk of explosion. Furthermore, the escape of steam can fill the kitchen with the aroma of the soup, causing unnecessary environmental problems.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to design a pot lid that can effectively control steam inside the pot, i.e., a pot lid that can condense steam into droplets and return them to the pot, reducing steam leakage while avoiding the safety risk of pressure cooker explosion.

[0004] Due to the inability to effectively solve or overcome the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, the creator of this invention applied for this invention based on his many years of personal practical experience and long-term in-depth research, utilizing his knowledge of various water circulation pot lids, to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a water circulation pot lid that effectively reduces steam leakage and avoids the need for frequent water replenishment by condensing steam into droplets when it comes into contact with the pot lid and circulating the water back into the pot.

[0006] Specifically, the technology of this invention is to provide a water-circulating pot lid that, by designing the structure and material properties of the pot lid, can condense and circulate the steam generated by heating the soup in the pot, thereby reducing steam leakage, improving cooking efficiency, saving fuel, and preserving the flavor of the ingredients. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] Technical means for solving the problem: To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention mainly provides a water circulation pot lid, which includes a lid body, a handle, and a bottom plate, in which the lid body has handles symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lid body for adding water, and a bottom plate hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body, which may be an upper arc-shaped bottom plate, characterized in that steam comes into contact with the water circulation pot lid and condenses into water, forming a water circulation process in which water droplets return to the pot, thereby reducing steam leakage inside the pot.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a water circulation pot lid mainly comprising a lid body, a handle, a cold water injection hole, a drain hole and a base plate, wherein the lid body has handles arranged symmetrically on both sides of the lid body for adding water; a cold water injection hole on one side of the lid body for injecting cold water, which is connected to a first water pipe that maintains the cold water level to lower the surface temperature of the base plate; a drain hole on the other side of the lid body for discharging excess water, which is connected to a second water pipe that prevents the water level from overflowing; and a base plate that is hermetically connected to the bottom of the cover body, which may be a flat-bottomed base plate. Steam condenses into water when it comes into contact with the water circulation pot lid, forming a water circulation process in which water droplets return to the pot, thereby reducing steam leakage within the pot.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a water circulation pot lid mainly comprising a lid body, a handle, a cold water injection hole, a drain hole and a bottom plate, wherein the lid body has handles arranged symmetrically on both sides of the lid body for adding water, and a bottom plate hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body, which may be a downward-curved bottom plate; a cold water injection hole on one side of the lid body for injecting cold water, which is connected to a first water pipe that maintains the cold water level to lower the surface temperature of the bottom plate; a drain hole on the other side of the lid body for discharging excess water, which is connected to a second water pipe that prevents the water level from overflowing; and a water circulation process in which steam comes into contact with the water circulation pot lid and condenses into water, and the water droplets return to the pot, thereby reducing steam leakage within the pot.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the material of the cover is aluminum, aluminum alloy, or stainless steel to improve heat conduction efficiency.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cover further includes a cold water injection hole on one side for injecting cold water, which is connected to a first water pipe that maintains the cold water level and is used to reduce the surface temperature of the bottom plate.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cover further includes a drain hole on the other side for draining excess water, and a second water pipe is connected to the drain hole to prevent the water level from overflowing.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pot lid can effectively reduce steam leakage and stabilize the temperature and pressure inside the pot.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pot lid is designed to have a non-sealing structure so that when the pressure inside the pot becomes too high, the pot lid will automatically release steam to reduce the pressure.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the pot lid can keep the moisture circulating in the pot and reduce the loss of moisture due to evaporation of the soup.

[0016] From the above description, the present invention can achieve the following advantages:

[0017] 1. Steam condensation reflux: When steam comes into contact with the bottom of the pot lid, it immediately condenses into water, which drips back into the pot, realizing the recycling of steam and reducing steam leakage.

[0018] 2. Fuel saving: It reduces the evaporation rate of the soup, so there is no need to add water frequently during the cooking process, which can effectively save fuel such as gas.

[0019] 3. Preserve the flavor of ingredients: By reducing the evaporation of soup, the original flavor of ingredients can be preserved, making the cooked food even more delicious.

[0020] 4. Prevents burning: The pot lid design can prevent the soup from evaporating excessively due to overcooking, thereby significantly reducing the risk of burning and reducing the risk of fire.

[0021] 5. High safety: The automatic pressure adjustment function inside the pot prevents excessive pressure and reduces the risk of explosion like a pressure cooker.

[0022] 6. Environmentally friendly: The smell of soup in the pot does not escape into the kitchen, keeping the air in the kitchen clean. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the water circulation pot cover of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 10 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot cover according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot cover according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the use of the water circulation pot cover of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a situation in which a water circulation pot lid according to another embodiment of the present invention is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] The present invention will be described in detail below in the form of an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the drawings used in this description are only intended to aid in the outline and explanation, and do not necessarily represent the true proportion and accurate layout of the present invention after it is implemented. Therefore, it is hereby pointed out that the proportion and layout relationship of the accompanying drawings should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the water circulation pot lid of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot lid of the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot lid of the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of the water circulation pot lid of the third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the use of the water circulation pot lid of the present invention, and Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the use of the water circulation pot lid of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 5, and 6, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation pot cover 100 mainly comprises a cover 10, a handle 20, a cold water injection hole 30, a drain hole 40, and a bottom plate 53. The cover 10 is for containing water and includes the handles 20 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cover 10, a cold water injection hole 30 on one side of the cover 10 for injecting cold water, a drain hole 40 on the other side of the cover 10 for draining excess water, and a bottom plate 53 sealed at the bottom of the cover 10. The bottom plate 53 may be an upper arc-shaped bottom plate. The water circulation pot lid 100 is characterized by reducing steam leakage from the pot 60 by forming a water circulation process in which steam comes into contact with the pot lid 100, condenses into water, and the water droplets return to the pot 60.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 1, in the embodiment of the present invention, the material of the cover 10 is aluminum, aluminum alloy, or stainless steel to improve the heat conduction efficiency.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 1, in the embodiment of the present invention, the cold water injection hole 30 is connected to a first water pipe 35 that maintains the level of cold water to reduce the surface temperature of the bottom plate 50 .

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment of the present invention, a second water pipe 45 is connected to the drain hole 40 to prevent the water level from overflowing.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1, 5 and 6, in one embodiment of the present invention, steam first rises upward and comes into contact with the low-temperature pot lid bottom plate 50, transferring heat to the water above. In the upper water portion, cold water circulates downward and hot water circulates upward, keeping the temperature of the pot lid bottom plate 50 low. When steam comes into contact with the lid bottom plate 50, it immediately drops in temperature and turns into water, which condenses on the lid bottom plate 50, forming droplets that fall. The rapid formation of water droplets by the steam delays the buildup of pressure inside the pot and also reduces the rate at which steam leaks out. Therefore, this cold water injection hole 30, connected to the first water pipe 35, maintains the cold water level, reduces the loss of water due to soup evaporation, effectively reduces the loss of steam, and stabilizes the temperature and pressure inside the pot 60.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1, 3, 5, and 6, in the second embodiment of the present invention, a water circulation pot lid 100 mainly comprises a lid body 10, a handle 20, a cold water injection hole 30, a drain hole 40, and a base plate 51. The lid body 10 is for containing water and includes handles 20 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lid body 10, cold water injection holes 30 on the side of the lid body 10 for injecting cold water, the cold water injection hole 30 connected to a first water pipe 35 that maintains the cold water level to reduce the surface temperature of the base plate 51, a drain hole 40 on the other side of the lid body 10 for draining excess water, and a base plate 51 that is connected to a second water pipe 45 to prevent the water level from overflowing and is hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body 10, which may be a flat base plate. The water circulation pot lid 100 is characterized by reducing steam leakage from the pot 60 by forming a water circulation process in which steam comes into contact with the pot lid 100, condenses into water, and the water droplets return to the pot 60.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1, 4, 5, and 6, a water circulation pot cover 100 according to a third embodiment of the present invention mainly comprises a cover 10, a handle 20, a cold water inlet 30, a drain hole 40, and a base plate 52. The cover 10, which is used to store water, includes handles 20 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cover 10, a cold water inlet 30 on one side of the cover 10 for injecting cold water, a first water pipe 35 for maintaining the cold water level to lower the surface temperature of the base plate 52, a drain hole 40 on the other side of the cover 10 for draining excess water, and a base plate 52 sealed to the bottom of the cover 10 and connected to a second water pipe 45 for preventing water overflow. The base plate 52 may be a bottom plate with a downward arc. The water circulation pot lid 100 is characterized by reducing steam leakage from the pot 60 by forming a water circulation process in which steam comes into contact with the pot lid 100, condenses into water, and the water droplets return to the pot 60.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1, 5 and 6, in the embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation pot cover 100 can effectively reduce the steam leakage and stabilize the temperature and pressure inside the pot 60.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1, 5 and 6, in an embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation pot lid 100 is designed with a non-sealing structure so that it automatically releases steam to reduce the pressure inside the pot 60 if the pressure becomes excessive.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1, 5 and 6, in the embodiment of the present invention, the water circulation pot cover 100 can keep the water circulation in the pot 60 and reduce the water loss caused by the evaporation of the soup.

[0036] Through the above structure, this device has the function of condensing and refluxing steam: when steam comes into contact with the bottom of the pot lid, it is immediately condensed into water, which then drips into the pot, realizing the circulation of steam and reducing steam leakage. Save fuel: It reduces the evaporation rate of the soup, so there is no need to replenish water frequently during the process, which can effectively save fuel such as gas. Preserves the flavor of ingredients: Reducing the evaporation of soup can help preserve the original flavor of ingredients, making cooked food more delicious. Prevents burning: The pot lid design can prevent excessive evaporation of soup caused by overcooking, thereby significantly reducing the risk of burning and reducing the risk of fire. High safety: The automatic pressure regulation function in the pot prevents excessive pressure and reduces the risk of explosions like those caused by pressure cookers. Environmentally friendly: It prevents the smell of soup in the pot from escaping into the kitchen, thereby keeping the air in the kitchen clean. It meets the needs of modern technology, practicality and users, and can fully provide its positive aspects.

[0037] In summary, none of the constituent structures of this invention have been disclosed in any books or magazines, nor have they been publicly used, and therefore exactly meet the application requirements. Therefore, we request that the contents be made clear and that the invention be patented as soon as possible.

[0038] Where necessary to clarify, the above is the technical principle immediately applicable to the specific implementation of the present invention, and even if modifications are made based on the concept of the present invention, as long as the resulting functions do not exceed the spirit encompassed by the specification and drawings, they should all be made clear within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 100 water circulation pot lid 10 Lid 20 Handle 30 Cold water injection hole 35 1st water pipe 40 Drain hole 45 2nd water pipe 50 Bottom plate 51 Bottom plate 52 Bottom plate 53 Bottom plate 60 Inside the pot

Claims

1. A water circulation pot lid including a lid body, a handle, and a bottom plate, A lid for putting water in, Handles symmetrically disposed on both sides of the lid; a bottom plate hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body, the bottom plate having an upper arc shape; The steam in the pot contacts the water circulation pot cover and condenses into water, forming a water circulation process in which the water droplets return to the pot, thereby reducing the leakage of steam in the pot. Water circulation pot lid.

2. 2. The water circulation pot lid according to claim 1, wherein the material of the lid body is aluminum, an aluminum alloy, or stainless steel.

3. The water circulation pot lid as described in claim 1, further comprising a cold water injection hole provided on one side of the lid body for injecting cold water, the cold water injection hole being connected to a first water pipe for maintaining the level of cold water.

4. 2. The water circulation pot lid according to claim 1, further comprising a drain hole on one side of the lid for draining excess water, the drain hole being connected to a second water pipe.

5. The water circulation pot lid of claim 1, characterized in that it reduces steam leakage and stabilizes the temperature and pressure inside the pot.

6. 2. The water circulation pot lid according to claim 1, characterized in that it is designed with a non-sealing structure so that when the pressure inside the pot becomes excessive, steam is automatically released to reduce the pressure.

7. 2. The water circulation pot lid according to claim 1, characterized in that it maintains the circulation of water within the pot and reduces the loss of water due to evaporation of soup in the pot.

8. A water circulation pot lid including a lid body, a handle, a cold water injection hole, a drain hole, and a bottom plate, A lid for putting water in, Handles symmetrically disposed on both sides of the lid; a cold water injection hole provided on one side of the lid for injecting cold water, the cold water injection hole being connected to a first water pipe for maintaining a water level of cold water for lowering a surface temperature of the bottom plate; a drain hole provided on the other side of the lid for draining excess water, the drain hole being connected to a second water pipe for preventing the water level from overflowing; a flat-bottomed bottom plate hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid; The steam in the pot contacts the water circulation pot lid and condenses into water, forming a water circulation process in which the water droplets return to the pot, reducing the leakage of steam in the pot. Water circulation pot lid.

9. A water circulation pot lid including a handle, a cold water injection hole, a drain hole, and a bottom plate, A lid for putting water in, Handles are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the lid; a bottom plate hermetically connected to the bottom of the lid body, the bottom plate being downwardly curved; a cold water injection hole provided on one side of the lid for injecting cold water, the cold water injection hole being connected to a first water pipe for maintaining a cold water level to lower the surface temperature of the bottom plate; a drain hole provided on the other side of the lid for draining excess water, the drain hole being connected to a second water pipe for preventing the water level from overflowing; The steam in the pot contacts the water circulation pot lid and condenses into water, forming a water circulation process in which the water droplets return to the pot, reducing the leakage of steam in the pot. Water circulation pot lid.