Temperature control device for seasoning liquid

Abstract

To prevent deterioration of the quality of seasoning liquid due to condensation water by blocking the rise of steam to each part of an agitator and a temperature sensor and preventing condensation water from falling from each part of the agitator and the temperature sensor into the seasoning liquid. The seasoning liquid temperature control device (1) according to the present invention includes a holding section (5), a stirrer (6), a temperature sensor (7), and a shielding plate (8). When viewed from above, the shielding plate includes a first shielding section (81) disposed toward the center of the pot (100), and a second shielding section (82) disposed adjacent to the first shielding section in a first direction of the first shielding section. A portion of each of the stirrer and the temperature sensor is disposed above the shielding plate. The first shielding section is plate-shaped and disposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a temperature control device for liquid seasoning. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a device that stores and heats seasoning liquid for food and drink (e.g., ramen, soba, udon, etc.) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the device disclosed in Patent Document 1, seasoning liquid is sent from a soup storage device to a heating tank, and a predetermined amount of seasoning liquid is supplied from the heating tank to a rice bowl. The seasoning liquid is heated in both the soup storage device and the heating tank, and the temperature of the seasoning liquid is controlled.

[0003] Here, when the seasoning liquid contains water and oil, the quality of the seasoning liquid cannot be maintained unless the temperature is controlled in a state in which the water and oil are mixed. Therefore, for example, the seasoning liquid is maintained at a predetermined temperature while being stirred in a soup storage device (storage tank). A stirrer is used to stir the seasoning liquid. A temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature of the seasoning liquid. Part of each of the stirrer and the temperature sensor is disposed above the storage tank.

[0004] The seasoning liquid is heated while being stirred. As a result, part of the seasoning liquid becomes steam. The steam rises to the top of the storage tank. As a result, parts of the stirrer and the temperature sensor arranged above the storage tank are exposed to the steam. As a result, the steam condenses on these surfaces, and condensed water adheres to the surfaces. At this time, the condensed water may contain dust and other particles that have adhered to the stirrer and the like. The condensed water containing dust may fall and mix with the seasoning liquid. In this way, the condensed water containing dust may cause a deterioration in the quality of the seasoning liquid. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-072991 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] To prevent deterioration of the quality of the seasoning liquid in the storage tank due to condensation water by blocking the rise of steam from heated seasoning liquid in a storage tank and preventing condensation water from the steam from falling into the storage tank. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The seasoning liquid temperature control device of the present invention is a temperature control device that controls the temperature of seasoning liquid stored in a storage tank and heated, and comprises an agitator that agitates the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank, a temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank, a holding unit that holds the agitator and the temperature sensor, and a shielding plate that is arranged above the storage tank and blocks steam from the seasoning liquid, wherein, when viewed from above, the direction from the center to the outer edge of the storage tank is a first direction, and the direction opposite to the first direction is a second direction, and the shielding plate comprises a first shielding portion that is arranged on the center side of the storage tank when viewed from above, and a second shielding portion that is arranged adjacent to the first shielding portion in the first direction of the first shielding portion, and a portion of each of the agitator and the temperature sensor is arranged above the shielding plate, and the first shielding portion is plate-shaped and arranged at an angle to the horizontal direction. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The present invention can prevent the steam from rising from the heated seasoning liquid in the storage tank and prevent condensation water from the steam from falling into the storage tank, thereby preventing a deterioration in the quality of the seasoning liquid in the storage tank due to condensation water. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged side view of the temperature management device, showing a shielding plate provided in the temperature management device. [Diagram 3]1 is a top view of a storage lid that is placed at the opening of a storage tank that stores liquid seasoning whose temperature is controlled by the temperature control device. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the temperature control device, showing the shape of the shielding plate. [Diagram 5] 5 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the temperature control device, showing another shape of the shielding plate. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the temperature control device, showing still another shape of the shielding plate. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the temperature control device, showing still another shape of the shielding plate. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a seasoning liquid temperature control device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] This embodiment will be described using a temperature control device that controls the temperature of ramen soup stored in a pot and heated. The temperature control device is installed in a kitchen inside a ramen shop. Here, ramen is an example of a food or drink in the present invention. Ramen soup is an example of a liquid seasoning in the present invention. The pot is an example of a storage tank in which the liquid seasoning is stored in the present invention.

[0012] The seasoning liquid in the present invention is not limited to ramen soup.

[0013] In the following description, "downward" refers to the direction of gravity. "Upward" refers to the opposite direction of "downward."

[0014] ●Seasoning liquid temperature control device● ●Construction of seasoning temperature control device 1 is a perspective view of a seasoning liquid temperature control device (hereinafter referred to as "the device") according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a pot is placed on the device. 2 is a partially enlarged side view of the device, showing the shielding plate provided in the device. The two-dot chain line in the figure indicates the position adjustment unit and the cylinder.

[0015] This device 1 manages the temperature of soup S. This device 1 includes a housing 2, a heating unit 3, a position adjustment unit 4, a holding unit 5, a stirrer 6, a temperature sensor 7, and a shielding plate 8.

[0016] The housing 2 supports the heating unit 3 and the position adjustment unit 4. The housing 2 includes an upper surface 21, a lower surface 22, side surfaces 23, and a movable body 24 (e.g., casters). The movable body 24 moves the device 1. The movable body 24 is attached to the lower surface 22.

[0017] The heating unit 3 heats the soup S stored in the pot 100. The heating unit 3 is an induction heating heater. The heating unit 3 controls the temperature at which the pot 100 is heated based on the measurement result of the temperature sensor 7. The heating unit 3 is connected to an external power source (not shown). The heating unit 3 is placed on (supported by) the upper surface 21.

[0018] The heating unit 3 controls the heating output of the heating unit 3 so that the temperature of the soup S stored in the pot 100 converges to a predetermined temperature (target temperature: for example, 95°C) without exceeding the predetermined temperature (upper limit temperature: for example, 100°C).

[0019] Here, the target temperature is set by the user based on, for example, the boiling point of the soup S, the type of soup S, the amount of soup S stored in the stockpot 100, the change in room temperature in the kitchen in which the device 1 is installed, etc. The target temperature is lower than the boiling point (upper limit temperature) of the soup S.

[0020] The position adjustment unit 4 adjusts the vertical positions of the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 with respect to the cylindrical container 100. The position adjustment unit 4 includes a rail portion 41, a position fixing portion 42, and a stopper 43.

[0021] Rail portion 41 (for example, an aluminum frame FSL-L type manufactured by Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.) guides the upward and downward movement of agitator 6 and temperature sensor 7. As a result of agitator 6 and temperature sensor 7 moving along rail portion 41, a part of agitator 6 and temperature sensor 7 can advance and retreat between the inside and outside of cylinder 100.

[0022] The position fixing part 42 (for example, a free slide lock FSL-V36 manufactured by Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.) fixes the position of the holding part 5 relative to the rail part 41. The position fixing part 42 includes a slide part and a restricting operation part. The slide part is disposed inside the rail part 41 and is movable up and down inside the rail part 41. The restricting operation part restricts movement of the slide part inside the rail part 41.

[0023] Here, the position fixing unit 42 is coupled to the holding unit 5. That is, when the restricting operation unit of the position fixing unit 42 is operated and the position fixing unit 42 moves along the rail of the rail unit 41, the holding unit 5 also moves along the rail of the rail unit 41. When the user operates the restricting operation unit to enable the sliding unit to move within the rail, the position fixing unit 42 becomes movable along the rail of the rail unit 41. When the user operates the restricting operation unit to disable the sliding unit from moving within the rail, the position fixing unit 42 becomes unable to move along the rail of the rail unit 41.

[0024] The stopper 43 regulates the range of movement of the position fixing part 42, which is movable in the up-down direction along the rail part 41. The stopper 43 is disposed at the upper end part of the rail part 41 and at the center part of the rail part 41 in the up-down direction. The movement of the sliding part is regulated by the sliding part abutting against the stopper 43. In other words, the stopper 43 regulates the range of movement of the position fixing part 42, which is movable along the rail.

[0025] Here, the moving direction of the position fixing part 42 movable along the rail of the rail part 41 is the vertical direction. That is, the stopper 43 arranged at one end (upper end) of the rail defines the upper limit position of the position fixing part 42, and the stopper 43 arranged at the other end (center part) of the rail defines the lower limit position of the position fixing part 42. That is, the stopper 43 defines the upper limit position and the lower limit position of the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 connected to the position fixing part 42. In other words, the user can position the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 connected to the position fixing part 42 at a predetermined position in the vertical direction by moving the position fixing part 42 until the position fixing part 42 abuts against the stopper 43. That is, the position fixing part 42 abuts against the stopper 43 at the lower limit position, and the position in the vertical direction of the propeller blade 63 of the agitator 6 described later and the position in the vertical direction of the sensor part 73 of the temperature sensor 7 described later are positioned.

[0026] In the above description, the stopper 43 disposed at the upper end of the rail is an end cap of the rail (for example, end cap FSL-EC manufactured by Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.).

[0027] The holding part 5 holds the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7. The holding part 5 is plate-shaped. One end of the holding part 5 is fixed to the position fixing part 42. The other end of the holding part 5 holds a power part 61 of the agitator 6, which will be described later, and a connection part 71 of the temperature sensor 7, which will be described later.

[0028] Here, the holder 5 is connected to the position fixing part 42. That is, when the restricting operation part of the position fixing part 42 is operated and the position fixing part 42 moves along the rail of the rail part 41, the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 also move along the rail of the rail part 41.

[0029] The mixer 6 mixes the soup S stored in the pot 100. The mixer 6 is connected to an external power source (not shown). The mixer 6 includes a power unit 61, a shaft 62, and a propeller blade 63.

[0030] The power unit 61 supplies power to the propeller blades 63. The power unit 61 is held by the holding portion 5. The power unit 61 is disposed above the opening of the cylindrical drum 100. The power unit 61 is disposed above a first shielding portion 81, which will be described later.

[0031] The shaft 62 is connected to the power unit 61 and the propeller blades 63, and transmits the power of the power unit 61 to the propeller blades 63. The shaft 62 is disposed so as to protrude downward from the power unit 61. The shaft 62 is inserted into a first through-hole 81h (see FIG. 3) of the shielding plate 8, which will be described later. The lower part of the shaft 62 is immersed in the soup S.

[0032] The propeller blades 63 stir the soup S. The propeller blades 63 are disposed at the lower end of the shaft 62. The propeller blades 63 rotate by the power of the power unit 61. The propeller blades 63 are disposed inside the pot 100 and are immersed in the soup S.

[0033] Temperature sensor 7 measures the temperature of soup S stored in pot 100. Temperature sensor 7 is a sheathed thermocouple (e.g., a K-type thermocouple or a T-type thermocouple) in which a pair of thermocouple wires is housed in a metal sheath. Temperature sensor 7 includes a connection portion 71, a rod 72, a sensor portion 73, and a signal line 74.

[0034] The connection part 71 is a part that is held by the holding part 5. The connection part 71 is disposed above the opening of the cylinder 100. The connection part 71 is disposed above a second shielding part 82, which will be described later. The connection part 71 is connected to a control part of the heating part 3 via a signal line 74.

[0035] The rod 72 houses the sensor part 73 and the signal line 74. The rod 72 is disposed below the connection part 71. The rod 72 is a rod-shaped metal sheath that houses a pair of thermocouple wires. The rod 72 is inserted into a second through-hole 82h (see FIG. 3) of the shielding plate 8, which will be described later. The lower part of the rod 72 is immersed in the soup S.

[0036] The sensor unit 73 measures the temperature of the soup S and transmits a signal indicating the measurement result to the heating unit 3. The sensor unit 73 is housed in the lower end of the rod 72. The sensor unit 73 is immersed in the soup S.

[0037] The signal line 74 transmits a signal from the temperature sensor 7 to the heating unit 3. One end of the signal line 74 is connected to the sensor unit 73. The other end of the signal line 74 is connected to the heating unit 3.

[0038] The shielding plate 8 is disposed above the pot 100 to block steam V from the soup S. The shielding plate 8 is disposed between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and the connection unit 71. The shielding plate 8 includes a first shielding portion 81, a second shielding portion 82, and a connecting portion 83.

[0039] In the following description, the "first direction" is the direction from the center to the outer edge of the cylinder 100 when viewed from above. The "second direction" is the opposite direction to the first direction when viewed from above.

[0040] The first shielding portion 81 is disposed toward the center of the cylinder 100 when viewed from above. The first shielding portion 81 is plate-shaped. The first shielding portion 81 is disposed at an incline such that the distance between the first shielding portion 81 and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. In other words, the first shielding portion 81 is disposed at an incline with respect to the horizontal direction. The first shielding portion 81 is disposed below the power unit 61. The first shielding portion 81 includes a first upper surface 81a, a first lower surface 81b, and a first through hole 81h.

[0041] The first upper surface 81a is the surface of the first shielding part 81 facing the power part 61 (upward).

[0042] The first lower surface 81b is the surface opposite to the first upper surface 81a. The first lower surface 81b is the surface of the first shielding portion 81 that faces the cylinder 100 (downward).

[0043] The first through hole 81h is a through hole that vertically passes through the first shielding portion 81. The shaft 62 is inserted through the first through hole 81h.

[0044] The second shielding portion 82 is disposed on the outer edge side of the cylinder 100 in a top view. Specifically, the second shielding portion 82 is disposed in a first direction of the first shielding portion 81, connected to the first shielding portion 81. The second shielding portion 82 is plate-shaped. The second shielding portion 82 is disposed at an incline so that the distance between the second shielding portion 82 and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. That is, the second shielding portion 82 is disposed at an incline with respect to the horizontal direction. The first inclination angle of the first shielding portion 81 with respect to the horizontal direction is larger than the second inclination angle of the second shielding portion 82 with respect to the horizontal direction. In a top view, the end of the second shielding portion 82 in the first direction is disposed outside the cylinder 100. The second shielding portion 82 is disposed below the connection portion 71. The second shielding portion 82 includes a second upper surface 82a, a second lower surface 82b, and a second through hole 82h.

[0045] The "first tilt angle" is the angle at which the first shielding portion 81 is tilted relative to the horizontal.

[0046] The "second tilt angle" is the angle at which the second shielding portion 82 is arranged parallel to or tilted from the horizontal. The first tilt angle of the first shielding portion 81 with respect to the horizontal direction is different from the second tilt angle of the second shielding portion 82 with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0047] The second upper surface 82a is the surface of the second shielding portion 82 facing the connection portion 71 (upward).

[0048] The second lower surface 82b is the surface opposite to the second upper surface 82a. The second lower surface 82b is the surface of the second shielding portion 82 that faces the cylinder 100 (downward).

[0049] The second through hole 82h is a through hole that vertically passes through the second shielding portion 82. The rod 72 is inserted through the second through hole 82h.

[0050] The connecting portion 83 connects the first shielding portion 81 and the second shielding portion 82 to the agitator 6. The connecting portion 83 is plate-shaped along the up-down direction. The connecting portion 83 fixes the positions of the first shielding portion 81 and the second shielding portion 82 relative to the agitator 6. An upper end 83a of the connecting portion 83 is attached to the lower end of the power unit 61. A lower end 83b of the connecting portion 83 is attached to the first upper surface 81a and the second upper surface 82a.

[0051] The reservoir and reservoir lid used in this device will be described below.

[0052] Fig. 3 is a top view of a storage lid 200 placed on the opening of a stockpot 100 that stores soup S whose temperature is controlled by the device 1. In the following description, Figs. 1 and 2 will be referred to as appropriate together with Fig. 3.

[0053] The pot 100 is a storage tank for storing soup S. The upper end of the pot 100 is an opening that opens upward.

[0054] The storage lid 200 is placed at the opening of the stockpot 100 and covers the opening of the stockpot 100. The storage lid 200 blocks steam V of the heated soup S. The storage lid 200 is divided into two parts. The storage lid 200 includes a first lid portion 210 and a second lid portion 220.

[0055] The first lid part 210 is a lid that covers the side of the opening of the pot 100 on which the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are arranged when viewed from above. That is, the first lid part 210 covers a part of the opening of the pot 100 on the side on which the shielding plate 8 is arranged when viewed from above. The shape of the first lid part 210 is semicircular when viewed from above. The first lid part 210 includes a notch 211, a recess 212, a handle 213, a notch part (not shown) through which one or more tubes that deliver the soup S from the pot 100 to the bowl are inserted, and a hole (not shown) through which a level gauge that measures the amount of soup S in the pot 100 is inserted.

[0056] The cutout portion 211 is slit-shaped. A part of the arc-shaped outer edge of the first cover portion 210 is cut in a slit shape toward the second direction to form the cutout portion 211. The shielding plate 8 is disposed above the cutout portion 211. The agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are disposed at the position where the cutout portion 211 is formed in the vertical direction. The shaft 62 and the rod 72 are inserted into the cutout portion 211.

[0057] The recess 212 is disposed on the chord-shaped outer edge of the first lid portion 210 and recessed from the outer edge in the first direction.

[0058] The handle 213 is gripped by a user in order to lift the first lid portion 210. The handle 213 is disposed on the upper surface of the first lid portion 210.

[0059] The second lid part 220 is a lid that covers a portion of the opening of the cylindrical pot 100 where the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are not disposed, when viewed from above. The second lid part 220 covers a portion of the opening of the cylindrical pot 100 that is not covered by the first lid part 210. The second lid part 220 has a semicircular shape when viewed from above. The second lid part 220 includes a protrusion 221 and a handle 222.

[0060] The protrusion 221 is disposed on the chord-shaped outer edge of the second lid part 220 and protrudes in the first direction from the outer edge. When the first lid part 210 and the second lid part 220 are butted against each other in the horizontal direction, the protrusion 221 fits into the recess 212.

[0061] The handle 222 is gripped by a user when the user lifts up the second lid portion 220. The handle 222 is disposed on the upper surface of the second lid portion 220.

[0062] Example of use of this device An example of the use of this device will now be described.

[0063] FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing the shape of the shielding plate of the present device 1. As shown in FIG. The figure shows that soup S is stored inside a cylindrical pot 100, and that a stirrer 6 and a temperature sensor 7 are disposed inside the cylindrical pot 100. In the following description, Figures 1-3 will be referred to as appropriate together with Figure 4.

[0064] First, the user moves the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 upward by operating the position adjustment unit 4. As described above, the user can position the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 in the vertical direction by operating the position adjustment unit 4.

[0065] Next, the user places the pot 100 in the heating unit 3. The user pours the soup S into the pot 100.

[0066] Next, the user operates the position adjustment unit 4 to move the stirrer 6 and the temperature sensor 7 downward. The user operates the position fixing unit 42 until the position fixing unit 42 abuts against a stopper 43 arranged in the center of the rail unit 41. By fixing the position of the position fixing unit 42 relative to the rail unit 41, the lower ends of the stirrer 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are positioned at a predetermined height inside the pot 100. A portion of the stirrer 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are each immersed in the soup S in the pot 100.

[0067] Next, the user places the first lid part 210 and the second lid part 220 on the opening of the cylindrical pot 100. The first lid part 210 covers the side of the opening of the cylindrical pot 100 where the stirrer 6 and the temperature sensor 7 are placed. The shaft 62 and the rod 72 are inserted into the notch 211. The second lid part 220 covers the part of the opening of the cylindrical pot 100 that is not covered by the first lid part 210.

[0068] When soup S is to be replenished into the pot 100, the user removes the second lid portion 220 from the pot 100. The user pours the replenishment soup S directly into the inside of the pot 100 from a part of the opening of the pot 100 that was covered by the second lid portion 220. The replenishment soup S passes through the opening of the pot 100 and is supplied to the inside of the pot 100. Next, when the replenishment of the soup S is completed, the user covers the opening of the pot 100 with the second lid portion 220.

[0069] Next, the user operates the stirrer 6 to stir the soup S. The temperature sensor 7 measures the temperature of the soup S. The heating unit 3 controls the heating output of the heating unit 3 based on the measured temperature.

[0070] Here, signal line 74 transmits a signal corresponding to the temperature of soup S stored in pot 100 measured by temperature sensor 7 to heating unit 3. In other words, the temperature of soup S stored inside pot 100 is measured based on the magnitude of thermoelectromotive force generated according to the temperature difference (T1-T2) between the temperature (T1) at one end of signal line 74 disposed inside pot 100 and the temperature (T2) at the other end of signal line 74 connected to heating unit 3.

[0071] The soup S stored in the pot 100 is maintained at a predetermined temperature while being stirred. The user appropriately removes the second lid portion 220 from the pot 100 and takes out the soup S inside the pot 100.

[0072] A portion of the soup S stored in the pot 100 is heated by the heating section 3 and becomes steam V. The steam V rises to the top of the pot 100 and reaches the underside of the storage lid 200. The steam V that reaches the storage lid 200 becomes condensed water W. Such condensed water W is returned, for example, into the pot 100.

[0073] A part of the steam V rises further upward from the cutout 211 of the first cover 210 and reaches the lower surface (first lower surface 81b, second lower surface 82b) of the shielding plate 8. The steam V that reaches the shielding plate 8 becomes condensed water W. For example, the steam V condenses on the first lower surface 81b of the first shielding part 81, and the condensed water W adheres to the first lower surface 81b. The condensed water W moves on the first lower surface 81b toward the second shielding part 82 along the inclination of the first shielding part 81. When the second inclination angle of the second shielding part 82 is different from the first inclination angle of the first shielding part 81, the fall position of the condensed water W moving on the second lower surface 82b of the second shielding part 82 may change depending on the second inclination angle of the second shielding part 82. That is, the fall position of the condensed water W is adjusted by adjusting the second inclination angle of the second shielding part 82.

[0074] The second shielding portion 82 is disposed at an angle such that the distance between the second shielding portion 82 and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. Because the second shielding portion 82 is disposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction, the condensed water W moves to the end of the second shielding portion 82 and falls from the end. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding portion 82 in the first direction is disposed outside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls to the outside of the cylinder 100. In other words, the condensed water W does not return to the inside of the cylinder 100.

[0075] In this way, when steam V of soup S in pot 100 reaches shielding plate 8 and condenses, shielding plate 8 prevents the condensed water W from mixing with the soup S in pot 100. The inclination angle of first shielding part 81 and second shielding part 82 with respect to the horizontal, the sizes of first shielding part 81 and second shielding part 82, etc. are set so that the condensed water W does not mix with the soup S in pot 100.

[0076] In addition, the first shielding part 81 and the second shielding part 82, which block the steam V of the soup S, are disposed between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and the connection part 71. Therefore, the power unit 61 and the connection part 71 are not exposed to the steam V of the soup S. As a result, the condensed water W from the steam V is unlikely to adhere to the surfaces of the power unit 61 and the connection part 71. Even if the condensed water W adheres to these surfaces, the condensed water W falls onto the first upper surface 81a of the first shielding part 81 and the second upper surface 82a of the second shielding part 82. As a result, the condensed water W containing dust adhering to the power unit 61 and the like does not mix with the soup S in the pot 100. In other words, the first shielding part 81 and the second shielding part 82 prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the pot 100.

[0077] In this way, the device 1 blocks the rise of steam V to each part of the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7, and prevents condensed water W from falling from each part of the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 into the pot 100, thereby preventing a deterioration in the quality of the soup S in the pot 100 due to the condensed water W.

[0078] Here, the greater the inclination angle of the shielding plate 8, the more the condensed water W moves to the lower end of the shielding plate 8. Therefore, the condensed water W is prevented from falling from the lower surface (first lower surface 81b, second lower surface 82b) of the shielding plate 8 to the cylinder 100. However, when a single shielding plate 8 having a large area is placed at an appropriate inclination angle, a large space is required above the cylinder 100 to place the shielding plate 8. Usually, the cylinder 100 is placed in a kitchen of a store. The space above the cylinder 100 is limited. When the first inclination angle of the first shielding portion 81 is greater than the second inclination angle of the second shielding portion 82, the condensed water W in the area with a relatively large amount of steam V (the area toward the center of the cylinder 100) when viewed from above is guided to the second shielding portion 82 and falls through the second shielding portion 82. As a result, compared to when a single shielding plate 8 is arranged, the present device 1 can block the rising of steam V in a smaller space while preventing condensed water W from falling from the underside of the shielding plate 8 (first underside 81b, second underside 82b) into the cylindrical container 100.

[0079] ●Summary● According to the embodiment described above, the device for managing the temperature of soup S stored in the pot 100 and heated includes the holding unit 5, the agitator 6, the temperature sensor 7, and the shielding plate 8. The shielding plate 8 is disposed above the pot 100 to block the steam V of the soup S. The shielding plate 8 includes a first shielding portion 81 and a second shielding portion 82 disposed adjacent to the first shielding portion 81. A portion of each of the agitator 6 and the temperature sensor 7 is disposed above the shielding plate 8. The first shielding portion 81 is plate-shaped and disposed at an incline with respect to the horizontal direction. According to this configuration, the steam V condenses on the first lower surface 81b of the first shielding portion 81, and the condensed water W adheres to the first lower surface 81b of the first shielding portion 81. The condensed water W moves toward the second shielding portion 82 along the inclination of the first shielding portion 81 and falls. When the inclination angle of the second shielding portion 82 is different from the inclination angle of the first shielding portion 81, the position to which the condensed water W moving along the second lower surface 82b of the second shielding portion 82 falls may change depending on the inclination angle of the second shielding portion 82. That is, the position to which the condensed water W falls is adjusted by adjusting the inclination angle of the second shielding portion 82. In addition, the shielding plate 8 blocks the rise of steam V of the heated soup S in the pot 100. The shielding plate 8 prevents the condensed water W of the steam V from falling into the pot 100, and prevents the quality of the soup S in the pot 100 from being deteriorated by the condensed water W.

[0080] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the second shielding portion 82 is plate-shaped and arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction. A first angle of inclination of the first shielding portion 81 with respect to the horizontal direction is different from a second angle of inclination of the second shielding portion 82 with respect to the horizontal direction. According to this configuration, the condensed water W moves to the end of the second shielding portion 82 and falls from the end. By adjusting the angle of inclination of the second shielding portion 82, the fall position of the condensed water W can be adjusted.

[0081] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the first shielding portion 81 is disposed at an angle such that the distance between the first shielding portion 81 and the cylindrical pot 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. With this configuration, the condensed water W can be guided toward the first direction.

[0082] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the second shielding portion 82 is disposed at an angle such that the distance between the second shielding portion 82 and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller in the first direction. With this configuration, the falling position of the condensed water W is adjusted in the first direction.

[0083] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the first tilt angle of the first shielding portion 81 with respect to the horizontal direction is larger than the second tilt angle of the second shielding portion 82 with respect to the horizontal direction. With this configuration, the first shielding portion 81 can quickly move the condensed water W generated in the first shielding portion 81 and guide it to the second shielding portion 82.

[0084] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the end of the second shielding portion 82 in the first direction is disposed outside the cylindrical barrel 100 when viewed from above. With this configuration, the condensed water W moves to the end of the second shielding portion 82 and falls from the end. As a result, the condensed water W falls to the outside of the cylindrical barrel 100. In other words, the condensed water W does not return to the inside of the cylindrical barrel 100.

[0085] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the agitator 6 includes the power unit 61, the shaft 62, and the propeller blades 63. The temperature sensor 7 includes the connection unit 71, the rod 72, and the sensor unit 73. The power unit 61 and the connection unit 71 are disposed above the shielding plate 8. With this configuration, the power unit 61 and the connection unit 71 are not exposed to the steam V of the soup S. As a result, the condensed water W from the steam V is unlikely to adhere to the surfaces of the power unit 61 and the connection unit 71. Even if the condensed water W adheres to these surfaces, the condensed water W falls onto the upper surfaces (the first upper surface 81a and the second upper surface 82a) of the first shielding portion 81 and the second shielding portion 82. As a result, the condensed water W containing dust adhering to the power unit 61, the connection unit 71, and the like does not mix with the soup S in the stockpot 100. That is, the first shielding portion 81 and the second shielding portion 82 prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the cylinder 100.

[0086] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the power unit 61 is disposed above the first shielding portion 81, and the connection portion 71 is disposed above the second shielding portion 82. According to this configuration, the first shielding portion 81 can be designed to match the shape of the power unit 61. The second shielding portion 82 can be designed to match the shape of the connection portion 71.

[0087] ●Variations● Next, modified examples of the present device 1 will be described below, focusing on the differences from the previously described embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "first embodiment"). In the following description of the modified examples, for convenience of explanation, the same members as those in the first embodiment and members having common functions are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment. In the following modified examples, reference will be made as appropriate to Figs. 1 to 4.

[0088] ●First modified example● First, the first modified example will be described.

[0089] 5 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of the shielding plate of the present apparatus, showing another shape of the shielding plate, in which soup S is stored in a cylindrical pot 100 and parts of a stirrer 6 and a temperature sensor 7 are disposed.

[0090] The first modified example is another example of the shielding plate in the present device. The present device 1A differs from the present device 1 in that the shape of the shielding plate is different.

[0091] The shielding plate 8A is disposed above the pot 100 to block the steam V of the soup S. The shielding plate 8A is disposed between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and between the pot 100 and the connection unit 71.

[0092] The shielding plate 8A is integrally formed with the first shielding portion 81A and the second shielding portion 82A. The shielding plate 8A is a curved plate that is convex downward. The second shielding portion 82A is disposed continuously with the first shielding portion 81A in the first direction of the first shielding portion 81A. The first shielding portion 81A is disposed at an incline so that the distance between the first shielding portion 81A and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. The second shielding portion 82A is disposed at an incline so that the distance between the second shielding portion 82A and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding portion 82 in the first direction is disposed outside the cylinder 100.

[0093] Example of use of the first modified example A part of the steam V rises further upward from the notch 211 of the first cover 210 and reaches the lower surface of the shielding plate 8A. The steam V that reaches the shielding plate 8A becomes condensed water W. For example, the steam V condenses on the lower surface of the first shielding portion 81A, and the condensed water W adheres to the lower surface of the first shielding portion 81A. The condensed water W moves along the lower surface of the first shielding portion 81A toward the second shielding portion 82A along the inclination of the first shielding portion 81A. There is no step between the first shielding portion 81A and the second shielding portion 82A. As a result, the condensed water W moves smoothly from the first shielding portion 81A to the second shielding portion 82A. The condensed water W moves to the end of the second shielding portion 82 and falls from the end. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding portion 82 in the first direction is located outside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls to the outside of the cylindrical pot 100. In other words, the condensed water W does not return to the inside of the cylindrical pot 100.

[0094] Summary (1) According to the embodiment described above, the shielding plate 8A is a curved plate that is convex downward. With this configuration, there is no step between the first shielding portion 81A and the second shielding portion 82A. As a result, the condensed water W can move smoothly from the first shielding portion 81A to the second shielding portion 82A.

[0095] According to the embodiment described above, the first shielding portion is molded integrally with the second shielding portion. With this configuration, the shielding plate 8A is made of a single plate member. Therefore, the production cost of the shielding plate 8 is reduced.

[0096] ●Second modified example● Next, a second modified example will be described.

[0097] 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the present apparatus, showing yet another shape of the shielding plate, in which soup S is stored in a cylindrical pot 100, and inside which a part of the agitator 6 and a part of the temperature sensor 7 are disposed.

[0098] The second modification is yet another example of the shielding plate in the present device. The present device 1B differs from the present device 1 in that the shape of the shielding plate is different.

[0099] The shielding plate 8B is disposed above the pot 100 to block steam V of the soup S. The shielding plate 8B is disposed between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and the connection unit 71. The shielding plate 8B includes a first shielding portion 81B and a second shielding portion 82B.

[0100] The second shielding portion 82B is arranged in a first direction of the first shielding portion 81B and is adjacent to the first shielding portion 81B. The second shielding portion 82B is plate-shaped. The second shielding portion 82B is plate-shaped and arranged parallel to the horizontal direction. When viewed from above, an end of the second shielding portion 82B in the first direction is arranged inside the cylinder 100.

[0101] Example of use of the second modified example A part of the steam V rises further upward from the notch 211 of the first cover 210 and reaches the lower surface of the shielding plate 8B. The steam V that reaches the shielding plate 8B becomes condensed water W. For example, the steam V condenses on the lower surface of the first shielding part 81B, and the condensed water W adheres to the lower surface of the first shielding part 81B. The condensed water W moves along the lower surface of the first shielding part 81B toward the second shielding part 82B along the inclination of the first shielding part 81B. The condensed water W moves to the second shielding part 82 and stays there. The condensed water W gathers at the second shielding part 82 and falls from the second shielding part 82. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding part 82 in the first direction is located inside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls inside the cylinder 100 or on the surface of the first cover 210. That is, a portion of the condensed water W can be returned to the inside of the cylindrical container 100.

[0102] In addition, the first shielding part 81B and the second shielding part 82B, which block the steam V of the soup S, are arranged between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and the connection part 71. Therefore, the power unit 61 and the connection part 71 are not exposed to the steam V of the soup S. As a result, the condensed water W from the steam V is unlikely to adhere to the surfaces of the power unit 61 and the connection part 71. Even if the condensed water W adheres to these surfaces, the condensed water W falls onto the upper surface of the first shielding part 81B and the upper surface of the second shielding part 82B. The second shielding part 82B is arranged parallel to the horizontal direction. As a result, the condensed water W containing dust attached to the power unit 61 and the like remains on the upper surface of the second shielding part 82B and does not mix with the soup S in the pot 100. In other words, the first shielding part 81B and the second shielding part 82B prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the pot 100.

[0103] Summary (2) According to the embodiment described above, the second shielding portion 82B is plate-shaped and arranged parallel to the horizontal direction. With this configuration, condensed water W containing dust adhering to the power unit 61 and the like remains on the upper surface of the second shielding portion 82B and does not mix with the soup S in the pot 100. In other words, the first shielding portion 81B and the second shielding portion 82B prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the pot 100.

[0104] ●Third Variation● Next, a third modified example will be described.

[0105] 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the shielding plate of the present apparatus, showing yet another shape of the shielding plate, in which soup S is stored in a cylindrical pot 100, and inside which a part of the agitator 6 and a part of the temperature sensor 7 are disposed.

[0106] The third modification is yet another example of the shielding plate in the present device. The present device 1C differs from the present device 1 in that the shape of the shielding plate is different.

[0107] The shielding plate 8C is disposed above the pot 100 to block steam V from the soup S. The shielding plate 8C is disposed between the pot 100 and the power unit 61 and the connection unit 71. The shielding plate 8C includes a first shielding portion 81C and a second shielding portion 82C.

[0108] The first shielding portion 81C is disposed toward the center of the cylinder 100 when viewed from above. The first shielding portion 81C is plate-shaped. The first shielding portion 81C is disposed at an angle such that the distance between the first shielding portion 81C and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the second direction. In other words, the first shielding portion 81C is disposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction. The first shielding portion 81 is disposed below the power unit 61.

[0109] The second shielding portion 82C is disposed on the outer edge side of the cylinder 100 when viewed from above. Specifically, the second shielding portion 82C is disposed in the first direction of the first shielding portion 81C, connected to the first shielding portion 81C. The second shielding portion 82C is plate-shaped. The second shielding portion 82C is disposed at an incline so that the distance between the second shielding portion 82C and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. That is, the second shielding portion 82C is disposed at an incline with respect to the horizontal direction. The second shielding portion 82C is disposed below the connection portion 71. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding portion 82C in the first direction is disposed inside the cylinder 100.

[0110] Example of use of the third modified example A part of the steam V rises further upward from the notch 211 of the first cover 210 and reaches the lower surface of the shielding plate 8C. The steam V that reaches the shielding plate 8C becomes condensed water W. For example, the steam V condenses on the lower surface of the first shielding part 81C, and the condensed water W adheres to the lower surface of the first shielding part 81C. The condensed water W moves along the lower surface of the first shielding part 81C toward the end of the first shielding part 81C along the inclination of the first shielding part 81C. The condensed water W falls from the end of the first shielding part 81C. When viewed from above, the end of the first shielding part 81C in the second direction is disposed inside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls inside the cylinder 100 or on the surface of the first cover 210. That is, a part of the condensed water W can be returned to the inside of the cylinder 100.

[0111] For example, steam V condenses on the underside of the second shielding portion 82C, causing condensed water W to adhere to the underside of the second shielding portion 82C. The condensed water W moves along the underside of the second shielding portion 82C toward the end of the second shielding portion 82C along the inclination of the second shielding portion 82C. The condensed water W falls from the end of the second shielding portion 82C. When viewed from above, the end of the second shielding portion 82C in the first direction is disposed inside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls inside the cylinder 100 or on the surface of the first lid portion 210. That is, a portion of the condensed water W can be returned to the inside of the cylinder 100.

[0112] ● Summary (3) According to the embodiment described above, the first shielding portion 81C is arranged at an angle so that the distance between the first shielding portion 81C and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the second direction. According to this configuration, the condensed water W that condenses on the first shielding portion 81C falls from the end of the first shielding portion 81C. When viewed from above, the end of the first shielding portion 81C in the second direction is arranged inside the cylinder 100. As a result, the condensed water W falls inside the cylinder 100 or on the surface of the first lid portion 210. That is, a part of the condensed water W can be returned to the inside of the cylinder 100.

[0113] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the second shielding portion 82C is disposed at an angle such that the distance between the second shielding portion 82C and the cylinder 100 becomes smaller toward the first direction. With this configuration, the condensed water W that condenses on the second shielding portion 82C falls from the end of the second shielding portion 82C. As a result, the condensed water W falls to the outside of the cylinder 100, or to the inside of the cylinder 100 or onto the surface of the first lid portion 210.

[0114] ●Other embodiments● In the present invention, the power unit does not have to be disposed above the first shielding unit, and the connection unit does not have to be disposed above the second shielding unit. That is, for example, the power unit and the connection unit may be disposed above either the first shielding unit or the second shielding unit.

[0115] In the present invention, the shielding plate does not have to be used in combination with the storage lid, i.e., the shielding plate can be used even when the storage lid is not disposed on the cylinder.

[0116] Furthermore, in the present invention, the shapes of the recess of the first lid part and the protrusion of the second lid part are not limited to the shapes described above. That is, for example, the first lid part may be a protrusion and the second lid part may be a recess. The shapes of the recess of the first lid part and the protrusion of the second lid part may be any shapes that can be fitted into each other.

[0117] ●Embodiments of the present invention● Next, the embodiments of the present invention as understood from the above-described embodiments will be described below, using the terms and symbols described in each embodiment.

[0118] The temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention is A temperature control device (e.g., the present device 1) that controls the temperature of a seasoning liquid (e.g., soup S) stored in a storage tank (e.g., a stockpot 100) and heated, An agitator (for example, an agitator 6) that agitates the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank; A temperature sensor (for example, a temperature sensor 7) that measures the temperature of the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank; A holding unit (e.g., holding unit 5) that holds the agitator and the temperature sensor; A shielding plate (e.g., shielding plate 8) disposed above the storage tank and blocking steam (e.g., steam V) of the seasoning liquid; and When viewed from above, a direction from the center of the storage tank toward the outer edge is a first direction, and a direction opposite to the first direction is a second direction; The shielding plate is When viewed from above, a first shielding portion (e.g., a first shielding portion 81) is disposed on the center side of the storage tank; a second shielding portion (e.g., second shielding portion 82) disposed adjacent to the first shielding portion in the first direction of the first shielding portion; With A portion of each of the stirrer and the temperature sensor is disposed above the shielding plate, The first shielding portion is plate-shaped and is disposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction. It is characterized by:

[0119] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The second shielding portion may be plate-shaped and disposed parallel to the horizontal direction.

[0120] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The second shielding portion is plate-shaped and arranged at an angle to the horizontal direction, A first tilt angle of the first shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction may be different from a second tilt angle of the second shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0121] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The first shielding portion may be disposed at an angle such that a distance between the first shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction.

[0122] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The second shielding portion may be disposed at an angle such that a distance between the second shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction.

[0123] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, A first tilt angle of the first shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction may be greater than a second tilt angle of the second shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0124] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, When viewed from above, an end of the second shielding portion in the first direction may be disposed outside the storage tank.

[0125] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The agitator is A propeller blade (for example, a propeller blade 63) that is immersed in the seasoning liquid and stirs the seasoning liquid; A power unit (e.g., power unit 61) that supplies power to the propeller blades; A shaft (e.g., shaft 62) connected to the propeller blades and the power unit to transmit the power of the power unit to the propeller blades; With The temperature sensor is A sensor unit (e.g., sensor unit 73) that is immersed in the seasoning liquid and measures the temperature of the seasoning liquid; A connection portion (e.g., connection portion 71) held by the holding portion; a rod (e.g., rod 72) connected to the sensor unit and the connection unit and capable of holding the sensor unit in the seasoning liquid; With The power unit and the connection unit may be disposed above the shielding plate.

[0126] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The power unit is disposed above the first shielding unit, The connection portion may be disposed above the second shielding portion.

[0127] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The first shielding portion may be disposed at an angle such that a distance between the first shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the second direction.

[0128] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The second shielding portion may be disposed at an angle such that a distance between the second shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction.

[0129] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The shielding plate may be a downwardly convex curved plate.

[0130] In the temperature control device for seasoning liquid according to the present invention, The first shielding portion may be integrally formed with the second shielding portion. [Explanation of symbols]

[0131] 1 Temperature control device 2. Chassis 3 Heating section 4 Position adjustment part 5 Holding part 6 Mixer 61 Power section 62 Shaft 63 Propeller Blades 7 Temperature Sensor 71 Connection 72 Rod 73 Sensor section 8 Shielding plate 81 1st shielding part 82 Second shielding part 100 200 Storage Lid S Soup V Steam W Condensation water

Claims

1. A temperature control device that controls the temperature of a seasoning liquid stored in a storage tank and heated, A stirrer that stirs the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank; A temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the seasoning liquid stored in the storage tank; A holding portion that holds the agitator and the temperature sensor; A shielding plate disposed above the storage tank for blocking steam of the seasoning liquid; and When viewed from above, a direction from the center of the storage tank toward an outer edge is a first direction, and a direction opposite to the first direction is a second direction; The shielding plate is A first shielding portion disposed on the center side of the storage tank when viewed from above; a second shielding portion disposed adjacent to the first shielding portion in the first direction of the first shielding portion; With A portion of each of the stirrer and the temperature sensor is disposed above the shielding plate, The first shielding portion is plate-shaped and is disposed at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction. A temperature control device for seasoning liquid.

2. The second shielding portion is plate-shaped and arranged parallel to the horizontal direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

3. The second shielding portion is plate-shaped and arranged at an angle with respect to the horizontal direction, A first inclination angle of the first shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction is different from a second inclination angle of the second shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

4. The first shielding portion is disposed at an angle such that a distance between the first shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

5. The second shielding portion is disposed at an angle such that a distance between the second shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 4.

6. A first inclination angle of the first shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction is greater than a second inclination angle of the second shielding portion with respect to the horizontal direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 5.

7. When viewed from above, an end portion of the second shielding portion in the first direction is disposed outside the storage tank. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 6.

8. The agitator is A propeller blade that is immersed in the seasoning liquid and stirs the seasoning liquid; A power unit that supplies power to the propeller blades; a shaft connected to the propeller blades and the power unit to transmit the power of the power unit to the propeller blades; With The temperature sensor is A sensor unit that is immersed in the seasoning liquid and measures the temperature of the seasoning liquid; A connection portion held by the holding portion; a rod connected to the sensor unit and the connection unit and capable of holding the sensor unit in the seasoning liquid; With The power unit and the connection unit are disposed above the shielding plate. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

9. The power unit is disposed above the first shielding unit, The connection portion is disposed above the second shielding portion. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 8.

10. The first shielding portion is disposed at an angle such that a distance between the first shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the second direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

11. The second shielding portion is disposed at an angle such that a distance between the second shielding portion and the storage tank becomes smaller toward the first direction. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 10.

12. The shielding plate is a downwardly convex curved plate. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

13. The first shielding portion is molded integrally with the second shielding portion. The temperature control device for liquid seasoning according to claim 1.

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