Wavy trivet with pot positioning guide

Abstract

We provide a wave-shaped trivet with a pot positioning guide that allows anyone to intuitively place a pot in the center, is easy to clean, and has a pot positioning guide. [Solution] A trivet for use with a portable gas stove or gas stove, characterized in that it has multiple arms 11 extending radially from the center, the upper surface of each arm is formed in a gentle, three-stage wave shape with multiple valleys 13a extending outward from the center, and each arm is provided with an indicator part 12 such as a through hole to indicate the distance from the center, corresponding to at least the position of the valleys. This physically guides the pot to the center and allows for visual confirmation of its position.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a hob such as a cassette stove or a gas stove, and particularly to a structure for physically and visually guiding a pan to a central position.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a technique of providing scales or protrusions on the upper surface of a hob (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-44606). However, these are only for preventing lateral sliding and simple indicators, and there are problems in that dirt tends to accumulate and the visibility when the indicator is hidden by a large pan.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0003] Conventional protrusions and the like have poor cleaning properties, and it is difficult to accurately align the position when using a large pan. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hob that physically guides the pan to the center while maintaining cleaning properties and is visually recognizable from multiple angles.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] The upper surface of the arm portion is made into a gentle wave shape, and an indicator portion (through hole or the like) is provided in the valley portion. The undulations of the wave shape naturally guide the bottom of the pan to the valley portion, and the indicator portion is visible from the upper surface and the side surface.

Effects of the Invention

[0005] The gentle undulations exhibit a self-centering effect that causes the pan to settle in the correct position. With the through holes and side indicators, the position can be confirmed from the side even with a large pan, dirt can be easily wiped off, and it is also excellent as a universal design.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0006] [Figure 1] A plan view showing the entire hob. [Figure 2] A side sectional view of the arm portion showing a three-stage undulation structure and an indicator (hole or groove) in the valley portion. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0007] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a plan view of the trivet (10) of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view including the arms (11). As shown in Figure 1, it is equipped with a plurality of arms (11) that extend radially from the central opening (14).

[0008] As shown in Figure 2, a gentle wavy portion (13) is formed on the upper surface of each arm portion (11). This wavy portion (13) alternates between valleys (13a) and peaks (13b) at three different radial positions to accommodate the bottom of the pot. Furthermore, the height difference between the peaks (13b) and valleys (13a) of the wavy section (13) is set to a dimension that prevents excessive tilting that would cause the contents to spill even if the pot is accidentally shifted position. This ensures safety during use while maintaining visibility of any positional shifts.

[0009] Each valley (13a) is provided with a through hole (12) to serve as an indicator. When the user places a pot on it, the bottom of the pot is naturally guided along the slope of the wavy section (13) to the valley (13a). Furthermore, even when the top surface is hidden by the pot, alignment is possible through the through holes or side holes (12) and by the light leaking onto the top plate. Note that the indicator may be a groove or a mark. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0010] 10: Trivet (main body) 11: Arm 12: Indicator section (through hole, side hole, groove, or mark, etc.) 13: Uneven surface (gentle wave shape on the upper surface) 13a: Tanibe 13b: Yamabe 14: Central opening

Claims

1. A trivet for use with a portable gas stove or gas stove, characterized in that it has a plurality of arms extending radially from a center, the upper surface of each arm is formed in a gently undulating shape with a plurality of valleys extending outward from the center, and each arm is provided with an indicator portion for indicating the distance from the center, corresponding to at least the position of the valleys.

2. The trivet according to claim 1, characterized in that the indicator portion consists of a through hole that penetrates the arm portion vertically, a groove engraved on the upper or side surface, or a mark attached to the upper or side surface, or a combination thereof.

3. The trivet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the wavy undulations have valleys at at least three different radial positions, and each valley functions as a guide to direct the bottom of the pot to the center position.

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