Support for cooking equipment

Abstract

To provide a cooking tool support which can drip oil from a cooking tool without manually holding it, in all cooking tools that are used for cooking with oil.SOLUTION: The present invention is a cooking tool support 1 which supports a cooking tool 2 used for cooking with oil. The cooking tool support 1 includes: at least one post 11 that is provided upright; and a first support part 12 and a second support part 13 which are installed in the post 11 by being horizontally extended and which are rod-shaped or plate-shaped. The first support part 12 and the second support part 13 are arranged on a horizontal surface flush with a height on which an oil reservoir container 3 can be arranged downward, in nearly a central part in the longitudinal direction of the post 11. The post 11, the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 can support two points of a cooking tool 2 with the first support part 12 and the second support part 13, and are arranged so that the other one point of the cooking tool 2 can be supported by the post 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cookware support device used to remove oil remaining on a cookware. [Background technology]

[0002] After frying oily foods such as tempura or fries in a cooking utensil such as a pot or frying pan, the oil remaining in the cooking utensil is poured into an oil collection container such as an oil pot before the cooking utensil is washed. At this time, it can be difficult to hold the cooking utensil at an angle while the oil is being poured into the oil collection container.

[0003] To solve this problem, a support device that supports cooking utensils while oil is dripping is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a storage and organization device for oily cooking utensils that includes a hanging hook and an oil receiving section provided below the hanging hook. The storage and organization device for oily cooking utensils in Patent Document 1 hangs the cooking utensils by hanging them on the hanging hook, and oil drips into the oil receiving section located below the cooking utensil. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-13256 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with the storage and organization device for oily cooking utensils in Patent Document 1, when using a deep, cylindrical pot with a bottom, such as a deep fryer, simply hanging the handle on the hanging hook causes the lower side of the pot to be roughly horizontal or the bottom of the pot to be low, resulting in the problem of oil remaining on the lower side of the pot.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a cookware support that allows oil to drip from all cookware used in cooking with oil without the need for a person to support the cookware. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention is a cookware support for supporting cookware used in cooking with oil. The cookware support comprises at least one upright support pole and rod- or plate-shaped first and second support parts that extend horizontally and are attached to the support pole. The first and second support parts are arranged on the same horizontal plane near the longitudinal center of the support pole at a height that allows an oil reservoir to be placed below. The support pole, first and second support parts are arranged so that the first and second support parts can support two points of the cookware, and the support pole can support another point of the cookware.

[0008] Here, the vicinity of the longitudinal center of the support pillar does not mean a narrow region in the longitudinal center of the support pillar, but means a wide region excluding both longitudinal ends of the support pillar.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the cookware support includes four support posts, with the first support portion spanning two adjacent support posts and the second support portion spanning the remaining two support posts. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the cookware support of the present invention, oil can be removed from any cookware used for cooking with oil without the need for a person to support the cookware. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a cookware support according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the cookware support of FIG. 1. [Figure 3]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another example of use of the cookware support of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another example of use of the cookware support of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the cookware support of FIG. 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a front view showing another modified example of the cookware support of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. A cookware support 1 according to the present invention supports a cookware 2 used for cooking with oil, such as for deep-frying or frying. The cookware 2 is a commonly available frying pan or pot, and includes a main body 21 and a handle 22.

[0013] A cookware support 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a perspective view of the cookware support 1 of this embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of the cookware support 1 of this embodiment. In the following, the up-down direction, left-right direction, and front-rear direction are defined as shown in Figure 1.

[0014] 1 and 2, the cookware support 1 includes an upright support 11, and a first support part 12 and a second support part 13 attached to the support 11. In this embodiment, the cookware support 1 includes four support parts 11.

[0015] The support columns 11 are rod-shaped with an L-shaped cross section. The four support columns 11 are arranged extending in the vertical direction with their inner corners 11a facing each other. The four support columns 11 are connected at their bottoms by plate-shaped connecting portions 14. This allows the support columns 11 to stand on their own.

[0016] The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 are plate-shaped. The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 are attached to the support columns 11 near the longitudinal center thereof, extending horizontally. Specifically, the first support portion 12 extends left and right across two adjacent front support columns 11 of the four support columns 11. The second support portion 13 extends left and right across the remaining two rear support columns 11 of the four support columns 11. The first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 are arranged on the same horizontal plane at a height that allows an oil storage container 3 to be placed below. Here, the oil storage container 3 is a container for storing used oil, such as a commercially available oil pot.

[0017] The support pillar 11, the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 are arranged so that the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 can support two points of the cooking utensil 2, and the support pillar 11 can support another point of the cooking utensil.

[0018] Specifically, first support portion 12 and second support portion 13 are spaced apart by a distance narrower than the width of main body 21 of cooking utensil 2. The width of main body 21 is the diameter of main body 21 in the case of cooking utensil 2 having a circular main body 21, and is the length in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which handle portion 22 is attached in the case of cooking utensil 2 having a rectangular main body 21. As a result, main body 21 of cooking utensil 2 rests across first support portion 12 and second support portion 13, and first support portion 12 and second support portion 13 support main body 21 of cooking utensil 2 at two points. Here, the attachment direction of handle portion 22 is the direction in which the handle extends if handle portion 22 is configured as a handle, or the direction connecting both handle portions 22 if handle portions 22 are attached to both sides of main body 21.

[0019] Furthermore, support post 11 extends upward beyond first support portion 12 and second support portion 13. Support post 11 has a length that allows the upper end of grip portion 22 of cooking utensil 2 to rest against support post 11 when main body portion 21 is placed on first support portion 12 and second support portion 13 with grip portion 22 (one of grip portions 22 in the case of cooking utensil 2 having grip portions 22 on both sides of main body portion 21) facing up. As a result, grip portion 22 of cooking utensil 2 is leaned against support post 11, thereby supporting grip portion 22 of cooking utensil 2 at one point.

[0020] Cooking utensil support 1 is made of any material, such as metal, resin, or wood. Support post 11 is attached to first support portion 12, second support portion 13, and connecting portion 14 by any means, such as welding, bolts and nuts, screws, or nails. Furthermore, when cooking utensil support 1 is made of resin, support post 11, first support portion 12, second support portion 13, and connecting portion 14 may be formed by integral molding.

[0021] Next, a method of using the cookware support 1 will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figures 3 and 4 are perspective views showing other examples of use of the cookware support 1 of this embodiment.

[0022] First, the oil collecting container 3 is placed between the support posts 11 of the cookware support 1. If the cookware support 1 is placed on a kitchen counter, the oil collecting container 3 is also placed on the kitchen counter.

[0023] 1 and 3, the cooking utensil 2 is placed with the main body 21 placed on the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 so as to straddle the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13, and the handle portion 22 leaning against the support 11. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the cooking utensil 2 is placed with the main body 21 placed on the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13 so as to straddle the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13, and instead of leaning the handle portion 22 against the support 11, another point of the main body 21 that is not in contact with the first support portion 12 or the second support portion 13 leans against the support 11. In this way, the cooking utensil 2 is supported so that the lowest part of the opening of the cooking utensil 2 is located above the oil reservoir 3 and lower than the lowest part of the bottom of the cooking utensil 2.

[0024] As described above, the cookware support 1 of the present invention is composed of the support pole 11, the first support part 12, and the second support part 13, and the cookware 2 can be placed across the first support part 12 and the second support part 13. At this time, by leaning part of the cookware 2 against the support pole 11, the cookware 2 can be supported at an angle so that the lowest part of the opening of the cookware 2 is lower than the lowest part of the bottom of the cookware 2. In addition, the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 are spaced apart, so that oil can fall from between the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 into the oil collection container 3 placed below. This allows oil remaining in the cookware 2 to be transferred to the oil collection container 3 without the need for a person to support the cookware 2 or leaving oil inside the cookware 2.

[0025] Furthermore, whether the cooking utensil 2 is a shallow frying pan or a deep pot, by adjusting the angle at which it is leaned against the support 11, the cooking utensil 2 can be placed at an angle so that the lowest part of the opening of the cooking utensil 2 is always lower than the lowest part of the bottom of the cooking utensil 2. This allows oil to drip from the cooking utensil 2 without the need for a person to support it.

[0026] Furthermore, since the support 11 is formed with an L-shaped cross section, when the gripping portion 22 is in the form of a handle, it fits into the inner corner of the L-shaped cross section support 11, and can stably support the cooking utensil 2 in an inclined position.

[0027] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0028] Modified examples of the cookware support 1 will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Figures 5 and 6 show modified examples of the cookware support 1.

[0029] For example, in the above embodiment, the support 11 has an L-shaped cross section, but the cross section of the support 11 can be any shape, such as a polygonal shape or a circular shape. Also, the support 11 may be plate-shaped instead of a rod-shaped. Similarly, the first support part 12 and the second support part 13 are not limited to being plate-shaped, and can be any shape that can support the cooking utensil 2, such as a rod-shaped one.

[0030] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the four support columns 11 are connected by plate-shaped connecting portions 14, but this configuration is not necessarily required. For example, the connecting portions 14 may be of any shape other than plate-shaped, such as a rod, that can connect the support columns 11. Furthermore, the four support columns 11 may be erected on a base 15 as shown in FIG. 5 without using the connecting portions 14. In this case, the oil collection vessel 3 may simply be placed on the base 15.

[0031] In the above embodiment, the support 11 and the first and second support parts 12 and 13 are configured to be fixed and attached at a specific height (vertical position), but this configuration is not necessarily required. For example, the first and second support parts 12 and 13 may be attached to the support 11 so that their vertical heights can be adjusted to match the height of the oil collection container 3. Specifically, the support 11 may have a groove extending vertically, and the first and second support parts 12 and 13 may be attached to the groove with bolts and nuts. This allows the first and second support parts 12 and 13 to be fixed at any height relative to the support 11, and the attachment heights of the first and second support parts 12 and 13 can be adjusted to match the height of the oil collection container 3. Similarly, the four support parts 11 may be connected so that the spacing between them can be changed depending on the size of the cooking utensil 2.

[0032] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, cookware support 1 is provided with four support posts 11, but this configuration is not necessarily required. For example, cookware support 1 may be configured to have at least one support post 11. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, cookware support 1 may be configured to have one support post 11, with first support part 12 and second support part 13 attached to that support post. In this case, cookware support 1 has base 15 as the bottom surface, and support post 11 is provided upright on base 15.

[0033] Furthermore, in the cookware support 1 of the above embodiment, when a cookware 2 is hung from one support post 11, the vicinity of the bottom of main body 21 of cookware 2 comes into contact with the other support post 11, preventing the cookware 2 from sliding relative to the first support part 12 and the second support part 13. As in the modified example of Figure 5, if there are no other support posts 11 other than the support post 11 on which the cookware 2 is hung, or if the cookware 2 is small and main body 21 of the cookware 2 does not come into contact with the other support post 11 when the cookware 2 is hung from one support post 11, a stopper 16 (see Figure 5) may be provided to prevent the cookware 2 from sliding.

[0034] Specifically, stopper 16 is provided on at least one or both of first support part 12 and second support part 13, at a position away from support pole 11 on which cooking utensil 2 is hung. Stopper 16 may be provided so as to be movable in the front-to-back or left-to-right direction relative to first support part 12 or second support part 13. This allows cooking utensil support device 1 to stably support cooking utensil 2 without cooking utensil 2 slipping relative to first support part 12 and second support part 13.

[0035] 6, a storage shelf 30 for storing cooking utensils 2 can be connected to the cookware support 1. The storage shelf 30 stores the cleaned cooking utensils 2 after oil has been removed.

[0036] In the embodiment of Figure 6, the storage shelf 30 includes a support 31 and a shelf portion 32 attached to the support 31. The support 31 of the storage shelf 30 is rod-shaped or plate-shaped. The connecting portions 14 on the front and rear of the cooking utensil support 1 extend to the right, and the support 31 is connected to the connecting portions 14. The support 31 is provided in pairs on the front and rear sides at an interval that allows the cooking utensils 2 to be stored upright.

[0037] The shelf portion 32 has a rod or plate shape. The rod-shaped shelf portion 32 is hung between the front support column 31 and the rear support column 31, similar to the first support portion 12 and the second support portion 13. The plate-shaped shelf portion 32 is provided like a general shelf plate, spanning the front left and right support columns 31 and the rear left and right support columns 31. In the case of the rod-shaped shelf portion 32, the cooking utensils 2 are placed across the front shelf portion 32 and the rear shelf portion 32. In the case of the plate-shaped shelf portion 32, the cooking utensils 2 are placed on the shelf portion 32.

[0038] The storage shelf 30 is made of any material such as metal, resin, wood, etc. The support posts 31, shelf portions 32, and connecting portions 14 are attached by any means such as welding, bolts and nuts, screws, nails, etc. Furthermore, when the cooking utensil support 1 and the storage shelf 30 are made of resin, the support posts 11, first support portions 12, second support portions 13, connecting portions 14, support posts 31, and shelf portions 32 may be formed by integral molding.

[0039] 6 is an example, and the storage shelf 30 may have any known shape that can store any cooking utensils 2, such as a shelf on which cooking utensils 2 can be stacked vertically. By providing such a storage shelf 30, the cooking utensil support 1 that supports the cooking utensils 2 when dripping oil and the storage shelf 30 that stores unused cooking utensils 2 can be formed with the same design, giving the kitchen counter a sense of unity. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1 Support for cooking utensils 2. Cooking utensils 3 Oil Sump Container 11 Posts 12 1st support part 13 Second support part

Claims

1. A cookware support for supporting cookware used in cooking with oil, At least one upright support; a rod-shaped or plate-shaped first support portion and a second support portion that extend horizontally and are attached to the support column; The first support portion and the second support portion are arranged on the same horizontal plane at a height that allows an oil reservoir to be placed below, near the longitudinal center of the support column, The support pillar, the first support portion, and the second support portion are arranged so that the first support portion and the second support portion can support two points of the cooking utensil, and the support pillar can support another point of the cooking utensil.

2. four of the support columns; the first support portion is hung across two adjacent columns of the four columns, The cookware support according to claim 1 , wherein the second support portion is hung across the remaining two of the four support columns.

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