Skimmer

Abstract

To provide a scum remover that can easily and efficiently remove scum from cooking broth.SOLUTION: A scum remover 1 comprises: a scooping part 2 including a fine-mesh scooping net 3 made of metal and a rod-shaped handle 4; a handle part 5 made of resin and connected to the scooping part 2; and a vibration generating device provided inside the handle part 5. The vibration generating device imparts fine vibrations to the scooping part 2. The vibration generating device comprises a motor and an eccentric weight fixed to a rotation shaft of the motor, and generates vibrations by eccentrically rotating the eccentric weight with the motor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a scum remover, and more particularly to a scum remover that can easily and efficiently remove scum from cooking juice.

Background Art

[0002] When cooking in a pot, for example, when making shabu-shabu, water or dashi is put into the pot, and when the water starts to boil, meat or vegetables are put in. At this time, scum floats on the water surface. And if the scum is left as it is, not only does the appearance of the dish look bad, but the taste of the dish also deteriorates. Therefore, it is necessary to scoop out and remove this scum.

[0003] Conventionally, as a means for scooping out scum, a means of using a ball and scooping it out with this, or a means of scooping it out using a net is common. However, in the former case, the cooking juice is also thrown away together with the scum, which is a waste. In the latter case, although the cooking juice can be returned to the pot, the scum clogs the mesh, and it takes time until the cooking juice that has accumulated on top of the scum runs out, and there is a problem that the operation is not good. Also, if the mesh is enlarged to prevent clogging by scum, small scum will pass through the mesh.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and by applying the fine vibration generated by the vibration generator provided inside the handle portion to the scoop net of the scooping portion placed in the cooking juice, the scum can be floated from the mesh of the scoop net, and only the cooking juice can be made to pass through the mesh, thereby providing a scum remover that can easily and efficiently remove scum.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The gist of the present invention is a skimmer comprising a scooping part made of metal, consisting of a shallow scooping net made of a fine mesh and a rod-shaped handle, a handle part made of resin connected to the scooping part, and a vibration generating device provided in the handle part, wherein the vibration generating device applies fine vibrations to the scooping part.

[0006] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the scooping part may be detachably attached to the handle part.

[0007] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the vibration generating device may consist of a motor and an eccentric weight fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor, and generate vibrations by eccentrically rotating the eccentric weight with the motor.

[0008] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the vibration generating device may be a vibration generating device that generates vibrations by reciprocating the drive shaft in the axial direction using a linear motor. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present invention has the configuration described above. A vibration generating device is installed inside the handle to generate fine vibrations, and these fine vibrations are applied to the scoop net of the scooping part that is placed in the broth. As a result, the mesh of the scoop net vibrates finely, creating a water flow around it, which helps to separate the scum from the mesh and make it float. This allows only the broth to pass through the mesh, preventing the broth from accumulating on top of the scum that has accumulated in the mesh, as in conventional methods. Therefore, by simply placing the scoop net in the broth and lifting it, the scum can be removed easily and efficiently, and the process is significantly more efficient compared to conventional scum removers. Furthermore, even with a fine mesh, the scum can be removed efficiently, and therefore, the finer the mesh, the more completely even the minute scum can be removed. In this case as well, the broth can still pass through the mesh smoothly.

[0010] Furthermore, if the scooping part is detachable from the handle, it is convenient to remove and clean only the scooping part after use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a skimmer according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a side view with a portion of it cut out. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram of a vibration generating device in a skimmer according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] First, a first embodiment of the present invention, shown in Figures 1 and 2, will be described. In the diagram, 1 is a skimmer. 2 is the scooping part of the skimmer 1. The scooping part 2 consists of a fine mesh scooping net 3 made of metal and a rod-shaped handle 4. The mesh of the scooping net 3 should be as fine as possible. The handle 4 can be rod-shaped to easily transmit vibrations, and its axial cross-section can be circular or square.

[0014] 5 is a resin handle portion connected to the scooping portion 2. The handle portion 5 is also shaped like a stick for easy gripping. In this embodiment, a connecting projection 5A is provided at the lower end of the scooping portion 2 so that it can be separated and removed for cleaning after use, while a connecting block 6 having a hole 6A into which the connecting projection 5A of the handle portion 5 is inserted and fitted is attached to the handle 4 of the scooping portion 2.

[0015] 7 is a vibration generating device located within the handle portion 5. The vibration generating device 7 consists of a motor 8 and an eccentric weight 9 fixed to the motor 8's rotation shaft 8a. The motor 8 rotates the eccentric weight 9 eccentrically to generate vibration. 10 is a battery located at the upper end of the handle portion 5 and serves as the power source for the motor 8. The handle portion 5 is divided at the upper end at a dividing position 5' to allow for easy replacement of the battery, and can be easily attached and detached by appropriate means. 11 is a switch located in an appropriate place on the handle portion 5 and starts or stops the vibration of the vibration generating device 7. In this embodiment, a push-type switch is used.

[0016] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, when using the device, press switch 11 to activate the vibration generator 7. Then, place the scoop net 3 of the scooping section 2 into the broth in the pot (not shown). After that, lift the handle section 5 upwards, and the scoop net 3 of the scooping section 2 will be completely empty of broth, and almost all of the scum that has risen to the surface of the broth, from large to small particles, will be collected.

[0017] This is thought to be due to the following mechanism of action. Specifically, the vibration generator 7 located inside the handle 5 generates fine vibrations, which are then applied to the scoop net 3 in the scoop 2 that is placed in the broth. As a result, the mesh of the scoop net 3 vibrates finely, creating a water current around it. This water current helps to separate the scum from the mesh and make it float, allowing only the broth to pass through the mesh, thus preventing the broth from accumulating on top of the scum that has accumulated in the mesh, as is the case with conventional methods. Therefore, by simply placing the scoop net 3 in the broth and lifting it, the scum can be removed easily and efficiently, making it significantly easier to use than conventional scum removers.

[0018] Even if the mesh is fine, the ash juice can be efficiently removed. Therefore, the finer the mesh, the more completely the fine ash juice can be removed. In this case as well, the cooking juice can smoothly pass through the mesh.

[0019] In addition, when cleaning after using the ash juice extractor 1, the connecting block 6 can be removed from the coupling projection 5A of the handle portion 5, and only the scooping portion 2 can be removed. Thus, only this part can be sufficiently cleaned with detergent and water, which is convenient.

[0020] Next, the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 3 will be described. Note that the difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is only the difference in the vibration generating device, and the other configurations and operations are all the same. Therefore, only the differences will be described.

[0021] In this embodiment, as the vibration generating device 12, one that generates vibration by reciprocating the drive shaft 14 in the axial direction by a linear motor 13 is used. In the figure, 15 is a weight provided at the axial end of the drive shaft 14.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0022] 1 Ash juice extractor 2 Scooping portion 3 Scooping net 4 Handle <了 5 Handle portion 5A Coupling projection 6 Connecting block 6A Hole of the connecting block 7 Vibration generating device 8 Motor 8a Rotating shaft of the motor 9 Eccentric weight 10 Battery 11 Switch 12 Vibration generating device 13 Linear motor 14 Drive shaft 15 Weight

Claims

1. A skimmer, characterized in that it comprises a scooping part made of metal, consisting of a fine mesh net and a rod-shaped handle, a handle made of resin connected to the scooping part, and a vibration generating device provided within the handle, wherein the vibration generating device imparts fine vibrations to the scooping part.

2. The skimmer according to claim 1, wherein the scooping part is detachably attached to the handle part.

3. The skimmer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibration generating device comprises a motor and an eccentric weight fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor, and generates vibration by eccentrically rotating the eccentric weight with the motor.

4. The skimmer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vibration generating device generates vibrations by reciprocating a drive shaft in the axial direction using a linear motor.

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