Device for Preheating Earthenware Bowls Using Waste Heat

Abstract

The present invention relates to a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat, and more specifically, to a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat that has a structure capable of shortening cooking time, reducing heat energy, and protecting the health of the cook by utilizing waste heat generated in a restaurant or kitchen using a cauldron.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat, and more specifically, to a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat having a structure for preheating an earthenware pot to enhance the flavor of food by utilizing waste heat generated in a restaurant or kitchen using a cauldron. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, kitchen cooking vessels such as large cauldrons or stockpots are used to cook large quantities of rice or prepare foods that require long heating times, such as beef bone broth. Furthermore, in small and large restaurants, cauldrons or large cooking vessels are mounted on gas burners or stoves to heat them for extended periods to cook food or maintain the food inside the vessels at high temperatures.

[0003] However, a problem is arising in cooking environments such as restaurants where thermal energy is wasted to such an extent that heat loss is considered natural when heating cooking vessels, such as cauldrons or large earthenware jars, using heat sources like burners.

[0004] Meanwhile, the inventors have discovered a problem in that food cooked in cooking vessels such as cauldrons or large earthenware jars is often served to customers in earthenware pots to maintain a warm temperature. However, heating these earthenware pots using a separate heating device results in additional energy waste and also wastes cooking time.

[0005] In addition, it was discovered that there is a problem of energy waste in restaurants and other food establishments, where thermal energy generated from heat sources such as burners is released directly to the outside. Prior art literature

[0006] Patent Publication No. / Date 1020090132468 (2009.12.30.) Patent Publication No. / Date 1020230100339 (2023.07.05.) Patent Publication No. / Date 1020130061963 (2013.06.12.) The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat, which reduces the heating time and heat energy consumption of cooking vessels by concentrating the heat energy generated during the heating of cooking vessels, and controls the degree of cooking and heating of food vessels by directly utilizing the concentrated heat energy to simultaneously heat food vessels during cooking and by controlling the opening and closing of the heat energy to discharge it. means of solving the problem

[0008] The preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention can be achieved by concentrating the heat energy generated from heating a cooking vessel to reduce the heating time and heat energy consumption of the cooking vessel, and by directly utilizing the concentrated heat energy to simultaneously heat the food vessel during cooking.

[0009] In addition, a device capable of controlling food cooking and the degree of heating of food containers is configured as an integrated unit by providing a control unit for opening and closing to discharge concentrated thermal energy.

[0010] A preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention can be achieved by integrally providing: a container holder (1) for holding a cooking container; a flue pipe (40) for discharging heated waste heat connected through one side of the container holder (1); an upper shelf (50) having a flat shape that forms a blockable space to receive and store waste heat discharged through the flue pipe (40); a sliding opening / closing control unit (60) installed on one side thereof to control the discharge amount of waste heat stored in the upper shelf (50); and an outlet (70) for discharging waste heat to the outside when the sliding opening / closing control unit (60) is opened.

[0011] At this time, in the earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention, a clay pot is placed in the container support part (1), and an insulating material (F) is filled between the container support part (1) and the outer plate of the burner to prevent heat leakage, and a plurality of containers are arranged in the upper shelf part (50), and the container is preheated using waste heat energy supplied through the chimney pipe (40).

[0012] The method of operating a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method of operating a stove for heating a cauldron using a heat source, comprising: a heating step (S10) of heating a cauldron mounted on a container mounting part by supplying an external heat source; a waste heat discharge step (S20) of collecting waste heat generated from the cauldron and discharging it through a flue pipe; a waste heat circulation step (S30) of supplying and circulating the waste heat discharged in the waste heat discharge step (S20) to an upper shelf part of a blockable flat plate structure; a container preheating step (S40) of preheating a plurality of earthenware pots by arranging them on the upper shelf part using the supplied waste heat; and a discharge control step (S50) of controlling the discharge amount and discharge speed by opening or closing the waste heat. Effects of the invention

[0013] As described above, the earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to the embodiment of the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0014] First, by concentrating the thermal energy generated when heating cooking vessels and utilizing it to preheat vessels such as earthenware pots, it is possible to achieve the effect of saving energy.

[0015] Secondly, by creating a structure that concentrates the thermal energy generated when heating the cooking vessel, it is possible to reduce heat waste and increase thermal efficiency, thereby having the effect of shortening cooking time.

[0016] In addition, according to the earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to the embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the structure to discharge harmful substances such as gases generated during cooking to the outside through a flue pipe, it is possible to implement an earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat that can prevent diseases of cooks by preventing the inhalation of carbon monoxide and exhaust gases generated at the cooking site. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a clay pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a structural diagram of the sliding opening / closing control unit illustrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating, in steps, the operation method of a clay pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for illustrating a general cauldron structure, FIG. 5 is an exemplary configuration diagram for comparing a general cauldron stand and an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] The invention disclosed herein may be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the examples described herein. Furthermore, the terms used herein are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope or form of the invention.

[0019] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0020] (Example)

[0021] A preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a stove structure for heating a cauldron using a heat source,

[0022] The device is characterized by being integrally provided with: a container holder (1) for holding a cooking container; a connecting pipe (40) that is connected through one side of the container holder (1) to discharge heated waste heat; an upper shelf (50) in the shape of a flat plate that forms a blockable space to receive and store waste heat discharged through the connecting pipe (40); a sliding opening / closing control unit (60) installed on one side thereof to control the discharge amount of waste heat stored in the upper shelf (50); and an outlet (70) for discharging waste heat to the outside when the sliding opening / closing control unit (60) is opened.

[0023] A preheating stove (100) for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention having the structure as described above will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a structural view of a sliding opening and closing control unit illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is an example diagram illustrating a general cauldron holder and an embodiment of the present invention for comparative explanation.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, the preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention has a container support (1) connected to an external pipe to support a container for heating and cooking. This container support (1) is also called a cauldron support or a jar support for supporting a cauldron. In the past, a cauldron was placed on top, but in the present invention, a container support (1) is installed, and a container such as a cauldron or a jar is placed on it. At this time, a flue pipe (40) connected to the outside is installed around the container support (1), and an insulating material (F) is filled around it to prevent leakage of thermal energy.

[0026] The connecting pipe (40) is a pipe that is connected through one side of the container mounting part (1) to move heated waste heat energy. Through this connecting pipe (40), waste heat generated when the container mounting part (1) is heated can be condensed and discharged.

[0027] The upper shelf portion (50) is a flat-plate shaped space that forms a blockable space to receive and store waste heat transferred through the above-mentioned pipe (40).

[0028] As can be seen in FIG. 1, in the configuration of the present invention, the upper shelf (50) is installed on the upper part of the container holder (1) and is made of stainless steel to prevent rust formation. A suction port (not shown) is created at the bottom of the shelf to supply thermal energy, and multiple containers such as earthenware pots are placed upside down inside the upper shelf (50) to preheat using circulating waste heat.

[0029] The sliding opening / closing control unit (60) is a device for controlling the discharge of waste heat energy stored in the upper shelf unit (50), and is installed on the right side of the sealed shelf.

[0030] The above sliding opening / closing control unit (60) can be manufactured in the form of a lever, handle, or button to control 'closed' and 'open', and maintains a 'closed' state when waste heat is supplied, and is positioned in the 'open' direction when discharged to discharge waste heat.

[0031] The discharge port (70) is structured to discharge thermal energy to the outside when the sliding opening / closing control unit (60) is opened.

[0032] The earthenware pot preheating stove (100) utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention can be installed and utilized in a restaurant or other food establishment with a simple structure by integrally providing these components.

[0033] Next, in a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention, a clay pot is placed in the container support (1), and an insulating material (F) is filled between the container support (1) and the outer plate of the burner to prevent heat leakage, and a plurality of earthenware pots are arranged in the upper shelf (50), and the earthenware pots are preheated using heat energy supplied through the chimney pipe (40).

[0034] That is, the structure is configured to prevent heat leakage by filling the periphery of the container mounting part (1) with a non-combustible insulating material (F), and to preheat the earthenware pots (5) by arranging a plurality of earthenware pots on the upper shelf part (50) using waste heat energy supplied through the chimney pipe (40). At this time, the insulating material (F) used is manufactured by mixing diatomaceous earth and red clay in a certain ratio, which was developed by the inventor of the present invention.

[0035] By doing so, the user can preheat earthenware pots, etc., by utilizing the waste heat released from the container while cooking broth and food, such as a cauldron, thereby not only shortening the cooking time but also preventing the waste of thermal energy.

[0036] Next, the operation method of a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained step-by-step with reference to FIG. 3.

[0037] The method of operating a preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method of operating a stove for heating a cauldron using a heat source, wherein

[0038] A heating step (S10) of heating a cauldron mounted on a container mounting part by supplying an external heat source;

[0039] A waste heat discharge step (S20) for collecting waste heat generated in the above cauldron and discharging it through a flue pipe;

[0040] A waste heat circulation step (S30) in which the waste heat discharged in the above waste heat discharge step (S20) is supplied to and circulated by an upper shelf of a flat plate structure capable of blocking;

[0041] A container preheating step (S40) in which a plurality of earthenware pots are placed on the upper shelf and preheated using supplied waste heat; and

[0042] It is characterized by including an emission control step (S50) that controls the emission amount and emission rate by opening (opening) or closing (closing) the above waste heat.

[0043] The heating step (S10) is a step of heating a cauldron mounted on a container support by supplying an external heat source provided through a gas burner, etc. At this time, a cauldron or a jar, etc., is mounted on the container support for heating.

[0044] The waste heat discharge step (S20) is a step of collecting waste heat generated in the cauldron and discharging it through a flue pipe. This flue pipe is directly connected to collect waste heat generated and used in the container mounting section and is manufactured to be non-combustible.

[0045] The waste heat circulation step (S30) is a step of supplying and circulating the waste heat discharged in the waste heat discharge step (S20) to an upper shelf with a flat plate structure capable of blocking. This upper shelf is positioned at the top of the container mounting part and has a flat plate structure, but it is also possible to manufacture it with a protruding shape so that containers can be placed separately.

[0046] The container preheating step (S40) is a step of preheating using waste heat supplied by placing a plurality of earthenware pots on the upper shelf. That is, by utilizing the waste heat by condensing it along with heating the container in the heating step (S10), the cooking time can be shortened and energy can be saved.

[0047] The discharge control step (S50) is a step of controlling the discharge amount and discharge speed by opening or closing the waste heat. That is, the upper shelf is structured to be openable and closed, and the waste heat circulating therein can be utilized appropriately in the workplace by the user controlling the opening and closing. However, in practice, since gas is cut off when the upper shelf is completely closed, it is not completely sealed.

[0048] As described above, the earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to the embodiment of the present invention can achieve the following effects.

[0049] First, by concentrating the thermal energy generated when heating cooking vessels and utilizing it to preheat vessels such as earthenware pots, it is possible to achieve the effect of saving energy.

[0050] Secondly, by creating a structure that concentrates the thermal energy generated when heating the cooking vessel, it is possible to have the effect of shortening the cooking time.

[0051] In addition, according to the earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat according to the embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the structure to discharge harmful substances such as gases generated during cooking to the outside through a flue pipe, it is possible to implement an earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat that can prevent diseases of cooks by preventing the inhalation of carbon monoxide and exhaust gases generated at the cooking site. Explanation of the symbols

[0052] 1: Container holder (jar holder) 5: Earthenware pot 10: Gas supply pipe 20: Flame observation device 30: Burner 40: Flue pipe 50: Upper shelf 60: Sliding opening / closing control unit 70: Outlet 100: Earthenware pot preheating stove utilizing waste heat

Claims

Claim 1 A preheating stove for earthenware pots utilizing waste heat (100), characterized by being integrally provided with: a container holder (1) for holding a cooking container; a flue pipe (40) connected through one side of the container holder (1) to discharge waste heat in a heated state; an upper shelf (50) having a flat shape that forms a blockable space to receive and store waste heat discharged through the flue pipe (40); a sliding opening / closing control part (60) installed on one side thereof to control the discharge amount of waste heat stored in the upper shelf part (50); and an outlet (70) for discharging waste heat to the outside when the sliding opening / closing control part (60) is opened. Claim 2 A clay pot preheating stove (100) utilizing waste heat, characterized in that, in claim 1, a clay pot is mounted on the container mounting part (1), an insulating material (F) is filled between the container mounting part (1) and the outer plate of the burner to prevent heat leakage, and a plurality of containers are arranged on the upper shelf part (50) to preheat the containers using waste heat energy supplied through the chimney pipe (40). Claim 3 A method of operating a furnace for heating a cauldron using a heat source, comprising: a heating step (S10) of heating a cauldron mounted on a container mounting part by supplying an external heat source; a waste heat discharge step (S20) of collecting waste heat generated from the cauldron and discharging it through a chimney pipe; a waste heat circulation step (S30) of supplying and circulating the waste heat discharged in the waste heat discharge step (S20) to an upper shelf part of a blockable flat plate structure; a container preheating step (S40) of preheating a plurality of earthenware pots by arranging them on the upper shelf part using the supplied waste heat; and a discharge control step (S50) of controlling the discharge amount and discharge speed by opening or closing the waste heat.

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