Toaster with water dish

Abstract

To provide a toaster with a water tray in which food to be cooked does not fall into the water tray and in which, even if an opening / closing door is provided, there is no risk of water in the water tray spilling due to the opening / closing action of the door. [Solution] The toaster with water tray of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray that has a heating chamber with a water tray for holding water, and has a heating chamber that is surrounded by sides and has multiple heaters, a mounting net that is provided within the heating chamber for placing food to be cooked, and a water tray that is attached to the side parts within the heating chamber and holds water for generating steam within the heating chamber, and the water tray is provided above the mounting net.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] In recent years, there have been steam toasters that heat food such as bread using steam in addition to heating with a heater. In a steam toaster, for example, a container filled with water is placed in a heating chamber that is heated by a heater, and the water in the container is evaporated by the heat of the heater to generate steam.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a cooking appliance in which a mounting portion for mounting a water tray for steam having a water storage portion for storing water is provided on the bottom wall of a cooking chamber.

[0004] However, in the cooking device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the water tray for steam is placed below the object to be heated, so parts or fragments of the object to be heated may fall into the water tray. In this case, the fallen fragments of the heated part may burn to the water tray for steam.

[0005] Furthermore, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a steam toaster oven in which a steam cup holder for placing a steam cup is provided on the grill.

[0006] However, in the steam toaster oven disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, the grill has a place for the steam cup, which reduces the space on the grill for placing food to be cooked. Also, because the grill moves in conjunction with the opening and closing of the door, there is a risk that water in the steam cup on the grill may spill out when the grill moves due to the opening and closing of the door. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7126231 [Non-patent literature]

[0008] [Non-Patent Document 1] IRIS OHYAMA Co., Ltd., "Steam Carbon Toaster SOT-201", [Retrieved August 14, 2024], Internet <https: / / www.irisohyama.co.jp / products / electrical-appliances / cooking-appliances / flyer-toaster / toaster / steam-oven-toaster / > Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] To provide a toaster with a water tray in which food to be cooked does not fall into the water tray and in which, even if an opening / closing door is provided, there is no risk of water in the water tray spilling due to the opening / closing action of the door. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The toaster with a water tray of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray provided within a heating chamber and including a heating chamber surrounded by sides and equipped with multiple heaters, a mounting net provided within the heating chamber for placing food to be cooked, and a water tray attached to the side of the heating chamber and for holding water to generate steam within the heating chamber, the water tray being provided above the mounting net.

[0011] According to the present disclosure, in a toaster with a water tray, the water tray is provided above the grid on which the food is placed, so the food does not enter the water tray and the food can be prevented from burning the water tray. Also, since the water tray is attached to the side wall inside the heating chamber, water does not spill from the water tray when the door is opened and closed, and no space is required for the grid, so steam can be generated while ensuring space for placing the food. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toaster with a water tray according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a right side cross-sectional view of the toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a top cross-sectional view of the toaster with a water tray according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the plate holder according to this embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the water tray according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the plate holder according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing how to attach the water tray according to this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

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

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

[0015] Exterior 100 constitutes the outer surface of toaster with water tray 1 and also constitutes the main body. Exterior 100 is roughly rectangular parallelepiped in shape and includes front portion 100A, rear portion 100C, left side portion 100B, right side portion 100D, top portion 100E, and bottom portion 100F. Exterior 100 includes heating chamber 110 and control portion 120 inside, and also includes legs 130 at the four corners of bottom portion 100F.

[0016] <Heating chamber> 2 is a space for cooking food to be cooked. Heating chamber 110 includes upper heater section 140, lower heater section 150, mounting net 160, and water tray section 200 therein.

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

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

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

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

[0021] The opening and closing door 111a opens and closes the heating chamber 110. By opening the opening and closing door 111a, an opening is formed, allowing access to the heating chamber 110 from outside. By closing the opening and closing door 111a, the opening is closed, the heating chamber 110 is closed, and access to the heating chamber 110 from outside is not possible.

[0022] The opening / closing door 111a has a rectangular shape. The opening / closing door 111a is provided at a portion that occupies approximately ⅔ of the length from the top in the height direction of the first side surface portion 111. The opening / closing door 111a has a dimension in the width direction that is approximately the same as the dimension in the width direction of the first side surface portion 111.

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

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

[0025] Frame portion 112 constitutes a structure that maintains the strength of the front side of toaster with water tray 1 (FIG. 1). Frame portion 112 is provided in a portion that occupies approximately 1 / 3 of the length from the bottom in the height direction of first side portion 111. Frame portion 112 is fixed to exterior 100 and constitutes a part of exterior 100.

[0026] The frame 112 includes a rotation shaft 111b for the door 111a at its upper end, and a control unit 120 inside. The frame 111f includes an operation unit 111g on its outer surface. The operation unit 11g includes a temperature setting switch 111g1 and a timer switch 111g2, which will be described later.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 2, the second side surface portion 112 constitutes the left side surface of the heating chamber 110 when viewed from the first side surface portion 111 side. The second side surface portion 112 includes a second side plate 112a, a hook hole 112b, a mesh support portion 112c, a long hole 112d, and a heater support portion 112e. As described above, the heating chamber 110 is configured substantially symmetrically with respect to a plane passing through the centers of the first side surface portion 111 and the third side surface portion 113 when viewed from above, and the configuration of the fourth side surface portion 114 is basically the same as that of the second side surface portion 112, which is symmetrical to the second side surface portion 112. Therefore, in the following description of the configuration of the second side surface portion 112, the configuration of the fourth side surface portion 114 will also be described as appropriate.

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

[0029] <Hanging hole> As shown in FIG. 2, the hook hole 112b is a hole for hanging and attaching the dish holder 210 supporting the water dish 220 described later. The hook hole 112b has an elliptical shape that is long in the height direction of the second side surface portion 112. Two hook holes 112b are provided in the second side surface plate 112a, and are provided at different positions in the width direction of the second side surface portion 112, at the same height, and at a predetermined interval. The two hook holes 112b are provided at a position on the first side surface portion 111 side from the center in the width direction of the second side surface portion 112 and at a height above the center in the height direction of the second side surface portion 112. The distance between the two hook holes 112b is configured to be the same as the distance between two hooks 212a (212a1, 212a2) of the dish holder 210 described later.

[0030] The net support part 112c supports the placement net 160 described later. The net support part 112c is composed of a first net support member 112c1 and a second net support member 112c2. The first net support member 112c1 is a round bar of a predetermined length, and is fixed to the first side surface part 111 side from the center in the width direction of the second side panel 112a. The second net support member 112c2 is provided on the third side surface part 113 side from the center in the width direction of the second side panel 112a. The second net support member 112c2 is connected to a biasing mechanism 112g described later on the back side of the second side panel 112a, and is provided in the heating chamber 110 by inserting it through the long hole 112d. The second net support member 112c2 is a rod-shaped member, and is provided between the second side surface part 112 and the fourth side surface part 114. The net support part 112c is made of a metal material.

[0031] The net support portion 112c supports the net 160 so that it can slide horizontally, and biases the net 160 toward the third side surface portion 113. The net support portion 112c includes biasing mechanisms 112g between the second side panel 112a and the left side surface portion 100B of the exterior 100, and between the fourth side panel 114a and the right side surface portion 100D of the exterior 100, which bias the net 160 toward the third side surface. The second net support member 112c2 has one end connected to the biasing mechanism 112g of the second side surface portion 112, and the other end connected to the biasing mechanism of the fourth side surface portion 114. The second net support member 112c2 extends into the heating chamber 110 through the long hole 112c of the second side surface panel 112a. The second net support member 112c2 engages with the engagement portion 160e of the net 160.

[0032] The long hole 112d is for allowing the second net support part 112c2, which is connected to the biasing mechanism 112g, to move in the horizontal direction. The long hole 112d is formed long in the width direction of the second side plate 112a. The long hole 112d is provided at a position that will become the lower surface of the mounting net 160.

[0033] The heater support part 112e supports both ends of the upper heater part 140 and the lower heater part 150. The heater support part 112e includes an upper heater support part 112e1 and a lower heater support part 112e2 (not shown). The upper heater support part 112e1 is provided above the mounting net 160. The lower heater support part 112e2 is provided below the mounting net 160. The heater support part 112e is provided as a hole in the second side panel 112a, and the upper heater part 140 and the lower heater part 150 are provided by penetrating the respective holes.

[0034] The third side surface portion 113 constitutes the back surface of the heating chamber 110 and also constitutes a part of the exterior 100. The third side surface portion 113 is made of a metal plate material and reflects heat on its surface. The third side surface portion 113 has a shape with a central portion bulging outward, and an end portion is attached to the exterior 100. An inclined surface 113a that descends toward the outside of the heating chamber 110 is provided on the upper side in the height direction of the bulging portion of the third side surface portion 113.

[0035] The fourth side surface portion 114 constitutes the right side surface of the heating chamber 110. As described above, the fourth side surface portion 114 is configured substantially symmetrically to the second side surface portion 112, and is basically configured in the same manner as the second side surface portion 112, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0036] The ceiling surface portion 115 constitutes the upper surface of the heating chamber 110. The ceiling surface portion 115 is made of a metal plate material and reflects heat on its surface. The ceiling surface portion 115 has a first inclined surface 115a bent at a portion closer to the first side surface portion 111 than the center of the heating chamber 110 in a top view so that the first side surface portion 111 side faces downward, and a second inclined surface 115b bent at a portion closer to the third side surface portion 113 than the center of the heating chamber 110 in a top view so that the third side surface portion 113 side faces downward. The first inclined surface 115a and the second inclined surface 115b reflect heat from the upper heater portion 140 downward.

[0037] 3, the floor surface portion 116 constitutes the floor surface of the heating chamber 110. The floor surface portion 116 functions as a tray for receiving scraps of the food to be cooked that have fallen from the loading net 160, and can be slid out from the first side surface portion 111 side.

[0038] <Upper heater section and lower heater section> The upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 (not shown) are provided in the heating chamber 110. The upper heater section 140 is provided above the mounting net 160 in the heating chamber 110, and the lower heater section 150 is provided below the mounting net 160 in the heating chamber 110. Here, the upper heater section 140 is provided on the upper heater support section 112e1 of the second side plate 112a, and the lower heater section 150 is provided on the lower heater support section 112e2. Both the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 generate heat by electricity and mainly radiate far infrared rays. The upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are configured in a linear shape. The upper heater section 140 is configured by a carbon heater, and the lower heater section 150 is configured by two quartz tube heaters. The carbon heater increases in temperature faster after electricity is applied than the quartz tube heater. The heaters used in the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are not limited to carbon heaters, and may be sheath heaters, and any type of heater may be used.

[0039] As described above, the upper heater section 140 and the lower heater section 150 are provided between the second side surface section 112 and the fourth side surface section 114. One end of the upper heater section 140 is supported by the heater support section 112e1 of the second side surface plate 112a, and the other end is supported on the fourth side surface section 114 side in the same manner as the one end side. One end of the lower heater section 150 is supported by the lower heater support section 112e2 of the second side surface plate 112a, and the other end is supported on the fourth side surface section 114 side in the same manner as the one end side. The upper heater section 140 is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber 110, at a central position in the width direction of the second side surface section 112 and the fourth side surface section 114 when viewed from above. The lower heater section 150, which is made up of two members, is provided near the bottom surface of the heating chamber 110, in a position toward the first side surface section 111 and a position toward the third side surface section 113 from the center in the width direction of the second side surface section 112 and the fourth side surface section 114 of the heating chamber 110 when viewed from above.

[0040] The mounting net 160 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is used to place food to be cooked. The mounting net 160 is provided at a position below the center in the height direction of the heating chamber 110. The mounting net 160 is slightly smaller than the heating chamber 110 in top view. The mounting net 160 is composed of a net portion 160a, a frame body 160b, a stopper 160c, a hook portion 160d, and an engagement portion 160e. The net portion 160a is a metal flat body formed in a mesh shape. The net portion 160a is formed in a substantially rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the outer shape of the heating chamber 110 in top view. The frame body 160b reinforces the net portion 160a and forms the outer frame of the net portion 160a. The frame body 160b is formed by bending a metal wire having a diameter larger than that of the net portion 160a. The stopper 160c is used for positioning the food to be cooked when it is placed on the placement portion 160. The stopper 160c is formed by bending the end of the placement portion 160 on the third side surface portion 113 side upward. The hook portion 160d engages with the hook 111c of the opening and closing door 111a. The hook portion 160d is provided on both ends of the side of the frame body 160b facing the first side surface portion 111. The engagement portion 160e is provided on the lower surface of the side of the frame body 160b facing the second side surface portion 112 side and the lower surface of the side of the frame body 160b facing the fourth side surface portion 114 in a top view. The net portion 160a, the frame body 160b, and the engagement portion 160e are joined by welding to be integrated. The placement net 160 may be placed with a tray (not shown) and the food to be cooked may be placed through the tray.

[0041] As described above, the hooking portion 160d of the net 160 engages with the hook 111c of the door 111a (FIG. 3), and the net 160 moves in the direction of the first side surface portion 111 in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the door 111a (the two-dot chain line portion in FIG. 2). That is, when the door 111a is opened, a part of the net 160 protrudes from the heating chamber 110. Here, the engaging portion 160e of the net 160 engages with the second net support member 112c2, and the door 111a receives a force from the biasing mechanism 112g through the net 160. Therefore, the door 111a maintains an open state unless an external force is applied. When the door 111a is closed, the net 160 returns to the heating chamber 110. Even in this case, the door 111a maintains a closed state unless an external force is applied, because the door 111a receives a force from the biasing mechanism 112g through the net 160.

[0042] <Water plate> As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the water dish 200 is attached to the second side surface 112 in the heating chamber 110 and stores water for generating steam. The water dish 200 is composed of a dish holder 210 and a water dish 220. The water dish 200 is provided from the first side surface 111 side to the center in the width direction of the second side surface 112. The water dish 200 is detachably attached by being hooked to the hook hole 112b of the second side surface 112 in the heating chamber 110. The water dish 220 is detachably attached to the dish holder 210. Here, the water dish 210 hooked to the hook hole 112b is parallel to the width direction and depth direction of the heating chamber 110. Usually, about 5cc of water is put into the water dish 220.

[0043] Dish holder 210 shown in FIG. 4 detachably supports water tray 220. Here, dish holder 210 is configured so that the bottom of supported water tray 220 is perpendicular to second side panel 112a. Dish holder 210 is formed by bending a metal wire. Dish holder 210 is made of a wire made of stainless steel metal material. Dish holder 210 includes support portion 212 and guide portion 214. Support portion 212 and guide portion 214 are each formed of a wire, and then welded together to form an integrated structure. Support portion 212 and guide portion 214 may be formed of a single wire.

[0044] Support portion 212 supports dish holder 210 against second side wall surface 112a, and includes hooks 212a (212a1, 212a2), pillar portions 212b (212b1, 212b2), and bottom receivers 212c (212c1, 212c2). Hook 212a is for hooking and attaching dish holder 210 to second side surface portion 112 of heating chamber 110. Pillar portions 212b provide a predetermined distance between water dish 220 and mounting net 160. Bottom receiver 212c supports the bottom surface of water dish 220.

[0045] Guide portion 214 determines the position of water tray 220 relative to dish holder 210 and guides water tray 220 in the width direction when it enters dish holder 210. Guide portion 214 includes entrance opening 214a, width restriction portion 214b (214b1, 214b2), and abutment portion 214c. Entrance opening 214a accepts the entrance of water tray 220. The width dimension of entrance opening 214a is configured to be larger than the width dimension of water storage portion 220a of water tray 220 and smaller than the width dimension of flange 220c of water tray 220. Abutment portion 214c restricts the position of water tray 220 in the length direction. The length dimension of guide portion 214 from entrance opening 214a to abutment portion 214c is configured to match the length dimension of water storage portion 220a of water tray 220.

[0046] The specific structure of dish holder 210 will be described below with reference to Fig. 4. In support part 212 of dish holder 210, one end of a wire is bent upward (Z(+) direction) into a U-shape to form first hook 212a1, which then passes through first pillar part 212b1 that extends linearly downward (Z(-) direction) a predetermined length, and is then bent in the X(+) direction opposite to first hook 212a1, extending an amount equal to the length in the width direction of water storage part 220a to form first bottom receiver 212c1. It is then bent 90 degrees in the Y(+) direction and extends to the other end of the length of the water storage section 220a, then bent 90 degrees in the X(-) direction and extends the length of the width of water dish 220 to form second bottom support 212c2 that supports the bottom surface of the other end of water dish 220, and then bent in the Z(+) direction and extends a predetermined length to form second pillar section 212b2, and the other end of the wire is bent upwards (in the Z(+) direction) into a U-shape to form second hook 212a2.

[0047] In guide portion 214, the wire extends in the X(+) direction by the length of water storage portion 220a in the width direction to form inlet portion 214a, then bends 90° in the Z(+) direction to extend the height of water storage portion 220a, and then bends 90° in the Y(+) direction to form one end of first width restriction portion 214b1 that restricts the position of water tray 220 in the width direction. Then, the wire continues to extend in the Y(+) direction by the length of water tray 220 to form first width restriction portion 214b1. After the other end of the wire 214 is formed, it is bent 90° in the X(-) direction to form the abutment portion 214c, extends by the width of the water storage portion 220a, and then bent 90° in the Y(-) direction to form one end of the second width restriction portion 214b2. It extends by the length of the water tray 220 to form the other end of the second width restriction portion 214b2, and then bent 90° in the Z(-) direction to extend by the height of the water storage portion 220a and connect to one end of the wire. One end and the other end of the wire of the guide portion 214 are joined by welding. Note that the one end and the other end of the wire are not limited to the positions shown above, and can be formed at any position of the guide portion 214.

[0048] The support portion 212 and the guide portion 214 thus formed are joined together by welding to form the dish holder 210. The position where the support portion 212 and the guide portion 214 are welded together is determined at any position that does not impede the function of the dish holder 210.

[0049] The water dish 220 shown in FIG. 5 stores water for generating steam, and heats the stored water by absorbing far infrared rays radiated from the upper heater 140 and the lower heater 150. The water dish 220 includes a water storage section 220a, a flange 220c, and a handle 220d. The water dish 220 is integrally formed by pressing a thin metal plate. The water dish 220 is made of an aluminum material. The surface of the water dish 220 is matte-finished to facilitate absorption of radiated heat. The water dish 220 has a predetermined surface area. The water dish 220 absorbs far infrared rays radiated from the upper heater 140 and the lower heater 150 over the entire surface, increasing the temperature, and generates steam from the stored water.

[0050] Water storage section 220a is configured in a vessel shape. When viewed from above, water storage section 220a has an elliptical shape with the length direction longer than the width direction. The length direction dimension of water storage section 220a is three times or more the width direction dimension. The bottom surface of water storage section 220a is processed into uneven shape 220b. Since the bottom surface of water storage section 220a is processed into uneven shape 220b, the area of ​​contact of the water stored in water storage section 220a with the bottom surface of water storage section 220a is increased, and the water can be heated efficiently.

[0051] Flange 220c reinforces water dish 220. Flange 220c extends horizontally from the upper end of water storage portion 220a, and is provided around the entire periphery of water storage portion 220a. Flange 220c also engages with guide portion 214 of dish holder 210. Flange 220c extends horizontally from the upper end of water storage portion 220a. Flange 220c has a length of 3 to 5 mm from the upper end of water storage portion 220a.

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

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

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

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

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

[0057] To remove the plate holder 210, the procedure for attaching it is reversed: lift the plate holder 210 upward and pull out the tips of the two hooks 212a1 and 212a2 from the two hook holes 112b.

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

[0059] At this time, guide portion 214 that receives water tray 220 is attached to pillar portions 212b1, 212b2 hanging down from hooks 212a1, 212a2. Therefore, by shortening the length of pillar portions 212b1, 212b2, the amount of wire used that makes up dish holder 210 can be reduced, and at the same time, the distance between water tray 220 and upper heater 140 becomes shorter, thereby providing the effect of efficiently heating water.

[0060] Next, a method of attaching water tray 220 to dish holder 210 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, toaster 1 with water tray is in a state where door 111a is open, allowing access to heating chamber 110, and dish holder 210 is attached to second side surface 112 of heating chamber 110. The tip of water tray 220 in the longitudinal direction is aligned with inlet 214a of dish holder 210. At this time, water storage section 220a of water tray 220 is positioned between two guide sections 214 of dish holder 210, and flange 220c of water tray 220 is positioned above two guide sections 214. In this state, when water tray 220 is advanced in the longitudinal direction of dish holder 210 (arrow direction in FIG. 7), flange 220c of water tray 220 advances along guide section 214 relative to dish holder 210. Here, the flange 220c of the water tray 220 can be slid on the width restriction portion 214b of the guide portion 214 of the dish holder 210 to advance. When the water tray 220 is advanced by the length of the water tray 220, the tip of the water tray 220 reaches the abutment portion 214c of the dish holder 210. Here, one end side and the bottom of the other end of the water storage portion 220a of the water tray 220 are supported by the bottom support 212c of the dish holder 210. This allows the water tray 220 filled with water to be attached at a predetermined position relative to the dish holder 210. In addition, since the flange 220c of the water tray 220 can be advanced along the guide portion 214 of the dish holder 210, the water tray 220 does not tilt and there is no risk of spilling water.

[0061] When removing water dish 220 from dish holder 210, the procedure for attaching it can be reversed. That is, water dish 220 is pulled out in the longitudinal direction toward first side surface portion 111, with flange 220c of water dish 220 aligned with guide portion 214 of dish holder 210. Water dish 220 may also be removed by lifting it above dish holder 210, without aligning it with guide portion 214 of dish holder 210. In this way, water dish 220 can be easily attached to and detached from dish holder 210. That is, water dish 220 can be easily attached to and detached from dish holder 210.

[0062] <First aspect> A first aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with water tray 1 having a water tray 220 for holding water within a heating chamber 110, the toaster having a heating chamber 110 surrounded by side portions and equipped with multiple heaters, a mounting net 160 provided within the heating chamber 110 for placing food to be cooked, and a water tray 220 attached to the side portion within the heating chamber 110 and for holding water to generate steam within the heating chamber 110, the water tray 220 being provided above the mounting net 160. According to the first aspect, toaster 1 with water tray is provided above net 160 with water for generating steam in heating chamber 110, so that a part of the food placed on net 160 does not fall into water tray 220, and since water tray 220 is attached to the side of heating chamber 110, even if opening / closing door 111a is provided, water tray 220 does not move due to the opening and closing action of door 111a, and water in water tray 220 does not spill. Moreover, since no space is required for installation on net 160, steam can be generated without occupying the space above net 160 for placing food on it. <Second aspect> A second aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect, in which an upper heater section 140 constituting the multiple heaters is provided near the ceiling surface of the heating chamber 110, and the water tray 220 is provided at a position closer to the upper heater section 140 than the storage net 160. According to the second aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 according to the first aspect, upper heater section 140 constituting the plurality of heaters is provided near the ceiling surface of heating chamber 110, and water tray 220 is provided in a position closer to upper heater section 140 than storage net 160, so that it can be heated by upper heater section 140 before storage net 160. This allows water in water tray 220 to generate steam, which can be supplied to the food being heated. <Third aspect> A third aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1 according to the first aspect, wherein the longitudinal direction of the water tray 220 when viewed from above is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which the water tray 220 is attached. According to the third aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect, water tray 220 is attached so that its longitudinal direction when viewed from above is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which water tray 220 is attached, so that a wide area of ​​water tray 220 can receive heat from the heater and water vapor can be delivered to a wide area of ​​the side portion of heating chamber 110. <Fourth aspect> A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is toaster with a water tray 1 according to the first aspect, wherein the water tray 220 is detachably attached to the side surface of the heating chamber 110. According to the fourth aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect, the water tray 220 is removably attached to the side portion of the heating chamber 110, so that the water tray 220 can be detached from the side wall portion of the heating chamber 110 and handled. <Fifth aspect> A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1 of the first aspect, wherein the side portion of the heating chamber 110 to which the water tray 220 is attached has one or more hook holes 112b, and the water tray 220 is attached to the hook holes 112b. According to the fifth aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect, the side portion of the heating chamber 110 to which the water tray 220 is attached is provided with one or more hook holes 112b, and the water tray 220 can be attached by hooking it into the hook holes 112b, so that the water tray 220 can be easily attached and detached from the side portion of the heating chamber 110. <Sixth aspect> A sixth aspect of the present disclosure relates to a toaster with a water tray 1 according to the first aspect, which further includes a dish holder 210, and the water tray 220 is attached to the side portion of the heating chamber 110 via the dish holder 210. According to the sixth aspect, the toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect has a dish holder 210, and the water tray 220 is attached to the side portion of the heating chamber 110 via the dish holder 210, so that the water tray 220 can be attached to the side portion of the heating chamber 110 by attaching it to the dish holder 210. <Seventh aspect> A seventh aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1 according to the sixth aspect, in which the water tray 220 is detachable from the dish holder 210. According to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, in the toaster with water tray 1 relating to the sixth aspect, the water tray 220 is detachable from the dish holder 210, so that when pouring water into the water tray 220, only the water tray 220 can be removed from the dish holder 210 attached to the side portion of the heating chamber 110 to perform the work. <Eighth aspect> An eighth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1 according to the seventh aspect, in which the water tray 220 can be installed along the dish holder 210. According to the eighth aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 of the seventh aspect, water tray 220 can be placed along dish holder 210, making it easy to place water tray 220 in heating chamber 110. <Ninth aspect> A ninth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to the toaster with water dish 1 according to the sixth aspect, wherein the dish holder 210 is made of a metal wire. According to the ninth aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 relating to the sixth aspect, dish holder 210 is made of metal wire, so that the area blocked by dish holder 210 from the heat radiated from the heater can be reduced, and water tray 220 can directly absorb the heat radiated from the heater, so that the water in water tray 220 can be heated efficiently. <Tenth aspect> A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is a toaster with a water tray 1 of the first aspect, which has an opening / closing door 111a to allow access to the heating chamber 110, and the opening / closing door 111a is provided on a side portion adjacent to the side portion on which the water tray 220 is provided. According to the tenth aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 of the first aspect, there is provided an opening / closing door 111a for allowing access to the inside of the heating chamber 110, and the opening / closing door 111a is provided on a side portion adjacent to the side portion on which the water tray 220 is provided, so that by opening the opening / closing door 111a, it is possible to easily attach and detach the water tray 220 to and from the side portion of the heating chamber 110. <Eleventh aspect> An eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a toaster with a water tray 1 according to the tenth aspect, wherein the storage net 160 operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing door 111a. According to the 11th aspect, in the toaster with water tray 1 relating to the 10th aspect, the water tray 220 is provided on the side portion of the heating chamber 110 that is not linked to the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing door 111a, so that even if the loading net 160 operates in conjunction with the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing door 111a, the water in the water tray 220 will not spill due to the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing door 111a. [Explanation of symbols]

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

Claims

1. A toaster with a water tray, which is provided in the heating chamber with a water tray for holding water, a heating chamber surrounded by side portions and equipped with a plurality of heaters; A loading net provided in the heating chamber for placing food to be cooked; a water tray attached to the side surface of the heating chamber and configured to hold water for generating steam within the heating chamber; The water tray is provided above the storage net. Toaster with water dish.

2. An upper heater portion constituting the plurality of heaters is provided near a ceiling surface of the heating chamber, The water tray is provided at a position closer to the upper heater unit than the storage net.

2. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 1.

3. The water tray is provided such that the longitudinal direction in a top view is parallel to the direction along the surface of the side portion to which it is attached.

2. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 1.

4. The water tray is detachably attached to the side surface of the heating chamber.

2. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 1.

5. The side surface of the heating chamber to which the water tray is attached has one or more hook holes, The water tray is attached to the hanging hole.

5. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 4.

6. It has a dish holder, The water dish is attached to the side portion of the heating chamber via the dish rest.

2. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 1.

7. The water dish is detachable from the dish rack.

7. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 6.

8. The water dish can be installed along the dish holder. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 7.

9. The plate holder is made of a metal wire.

7. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 6.

10. A door for opening and closing the heating chamber is provided to allow access thereto. The opening and closing door is provided on a side surface adjacent to the side surface on which the water tray is provided.

2. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 1.

11. The net is operated in conjunction with the opening and closing of the door. A toaster with a water tray according to claim 10.

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