Wire strainer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wire strainer of a novel configuration that is made of metal wire, is hygienic as there is no risk of food getting stuck, can be folded and separated for storage so as not to take up much space, and can also be used as a mesh to drain oil from fried food by hanging it on a frying pan, etc., during frying. A first part (100) comprising a plurality of metal semicircular wires (112) joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (114) to a semicircular bottom part (110), a plurality of pivot wings (120) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to a semicircular wire (112) that forms the outermost edge of the bottom part (110), and a support leg (130) protruding downward from the bottom part (110); The second part (200) comprises a plurality of metal semicircular wires (212) joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (214) and a plurality of pivoting wings (220) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to a semicircular wire (212) located at the outermost edge of the bottom part (210), a supporting leg (230) protruding downward from the bottom part (210), and a plurality of connecting rings (240) protruding outward from the straight wire (214).

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a wire sieve, and more specifically, to a wire sieve of a novel configuration that is made of metal wire so there is no risk of food getting stuck, making it hygienic, and does not take up much space so it is easy to store. Background Technology

[0002] A steamer as illustrated in FIG. 1 is commonly used when steaming at home. This steamer is formed by rotatably connecting a plurality of steamer wings (3) made of metal perforated plates to a circular base plate (1) made of metal perforated plates. Connecting pieces (201) protrude at regular intervals from the periphery of the base plate (1), and a square connecting hole (5) is formed at the bottom of the steamer wings (3) to which the connecting pieces (201) are connected. The steamer wings (3) insert and bend the connecting pieces (201) so that the connecting pieces (201) are rotatably connected to the base plate (1).

[0003] When the sieve wings (1) are unfolded, the perimeter of the bottom plate (1) is extended by the sieve wings (3), so the sieve forms a wide plate shape, making it easy to steam food. Also, when the sieve wings (3) are closed, the size of the sieve is reduced, so it has the advantage of being easy to store.

[0004] However, since the bottom plate (1) and the sieve wing (3) of such conventional sieve are made of a perforated plate with holes (1a, 3a) formed therein, food often gets stuck in the holes (1a, 3a), and when food gets stuck in the holes (1a, 3a), it is difficult to clean. In addition, there is a problem in that food gets stuck in the joint between the sieve wing (3) and the connecting piece (201) and is not easily removed. Prior art literature

[0005] Republic of Korea Published Utility Model No. 20-2000-0011911 (July 5, 2000) The problem to be solved

[0006] The present invention is proposed based on the above-mentioned problems, and the objective of the present invention is to provide a wire strainer with a new configuration that is hygienic because it is made of metal wire so there is no risk of food getting stuck, can be folded and separated for storage in a compact manner so it does not take up much space, and can also be used as a mesh to drain oil from fried food by hanging it on a frying pan, etc. when frying. means of solving the problem

[0007] According to a feature of the present invention, a first part (100) comprising a plurality of metal semicircular wires (112) having different sizes that are joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (114), a plurality of pivoting wings (120) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central portion protrudes upward and the lower portions are rotatably joined to the semicircular wire (112) that forms the outermost edge of the bottom portion (110), and a support leg (130) protruding downward from the bottom portion (110); A wire tray is provided comprising: a second part (200) comprising a plurality of metal semicircular wires (212) of different sizes joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (214); a plurality of pivoting wings (220) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to a semicircular wire (212) located at the outermost edge of the bottom part (210); a support leg (230) protruding downward from the bottom part (210); and a plurality of connecting rings (240) protruding outward from the straight wire (214); wherein when the connecting rings (240) of the second part (200) are hooked onto the straight wire (114) of the first part (100), the first part (110) and the second part (200) are connected.

[0008] According to another feature of the present invention, the rotating wings (120, 220) of the first and second parts (100, 200) are coupled such that one side of the left and right sides is positioned in front of the adjacent rotating wing (120, 220) and the other side is positioned behind the adjacent rotating wing (120, 220), so that the rotating wings (120, 220) rotate in conjunction with each other.

[0009] According to another feature of the present invention, a plurality of guide wires (150, 250) are radially provided on the bottom surface of at least one of the first and second parts (100, 200), with both ends coupled to the semicircular bottom part (110, 210) so that the central part is spaced apart from the semicircular bottom part (110, 210); and a connecting member (161, 261), a ring portion (162, 262) provided at the leading end of the connecting member (161, 261) in a downwardly open form, and a ring loop (163, 263) provided at the base end of the connecting member (161, 261) and slidably fitted onto the guide wires (150, 250), so as to slide radially along the guide wires (150, 250) An auxiliary ring (160, 260) is provided, so that when frying, the first part (100) or the second part (200) can be hung on a frying container using the auxiliary ring (160, 260) and used as a mesh to drain the oil from the fried food. Effects of the invention

[0010] The present invention, with the configuration described above, is hygienic and easy to clean because the bottom portions (110, 210) and rotating wings (120, 220) of the first and second parts (100, 200) are made of metal wire, so there is no risk of food getting stuck. In addition, the first and second parts (100, 200) can be separated and the rotating wings (120, 220) folded, and then the first and second parts (100, 200) can be stacked vertically to store them compactly without taking up much space.

[0011] In addition, if auxiliary rings (160, 260) are further provided on the first and second parts (100, 200), the first part (100) or the second part (200) can be used as a support net to drain oil from fried food when frying by using the auxiliary rings (160, 260) to place the first part (100) or the second part (200) over a cooking container (11) such as a frying pan, thus achieving a double benefit. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional sieve. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the combined state of the above embodiment. FIG. 4 is a side view of the first part with the pivot wing of the above embodiment in a folded state. FIG. 5 is a side view of the usage state of the above embodiment. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the auxiliary ring of the above embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side view of the first part of the above embodiment. FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10 are plan views of the usage state of the above embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0014] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0015] FIGS. 2 to 5 are drawings showing a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawings, the present invention includes first and second parts (100, 200) made of metal wires to have a shape facing left and right.

[0016] The first part (100) above includes a semicircular bottom portion (110), a plurality of pivoting wings (120) provided on the periphery of the semicircular bottom portion (110), and a plurality of supporting legs (130) protruding downward from the semicircular bottom portion (110). A detailed examination of these components is as follows.

[0017] The above semicircular bottom portion (110) has a semicircular shape in which a plurality of metal semicircular wires (112) are connected concentrically by a metal straight wire (114).

[0018] The above semicircular wires (112) are provided in multiple numbers to have progressively larger sizes and are arranged spaced apart and connected by the straight wire (114) to form a concentric shape.

[0019] The above-mentioned pivoting wings (120) are formed by bending a metal wire to have a shape of ∩ or ∧ with the central part protruding upward, and a binding ring (122) is formed at the bottom, and is rotatably connected to a semicircular wire (112) located at the outermost edge of the bottom part (110) using this binding ring (122). In order to prevent food residue from getting stuck in the connection part between the binding ring (122) and the semicircular wire (112), the inner diameter of the binding ring (122) is formed larger than the diameter of the semicircular wire (112), so that a relatively wide gap is formed between the binding ring (122) and the semicircular wire (112).

[0020] These rotating wings (120) are joined so that the left and right sides overlap in the front and back directions, with one side of the left and right sides positioned in front of the adjacent rotating wing (120) and the other side positioned behind the adjacent rotating wing (120). Thus, when any one of the rotating wings (120) is folded or unfolded, the rotating wings (120) are interconnected and folded or unfolded as a whole. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first part's rotating wing (120) in a folded state.

[0021] Meanwhile, the second part (200) is formed to have the same shape as the first part (100), comprising a semicircular bottom part (210) in which a plurality of metal semicircular wires (212) are joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (214), a plurality of pivoting wings (220) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to the semicircular wire (212) that forms the outermost edge of the bottom part (210), and a support leg (230) protruding downward from the bottom part (210). Additionally, a plurality of connecting rings (240) are formed protruding outwardly from the straight wire (214) forming the bottom part (210) of the second part (200).

[0022] These second part (200) pivot wings (220) also have a binding ring (222) formed at the bottom, just like the first part (100) pivot wings (120), and are pivotably connected to a semicircular wire (212) at the outermost edge of the bottom part (210) so that the left and right sides overlap with adjacent pivot wings (120) in the front and back directions.

[0023] The first and second parts (100, 200) having this configuration are connected to each other from left to right by the connecting link (240). The first and second parts (100, 200) are positioned to face each other from left to right so that their respective straight wires (114, 214) come into contact, and the connecting link (240) is hooked onto the straight wire (114) of the first part (100) to fix the first and second parts (100, 200). When the first and second parts (100, 200) are fixed in this way, the semicircular bottom parts (110, 210) are combined to form a circular bottom part as shown in FIG. 3, and when the rotating wings (120, 220) of the first and second parts (100, 200) are unfolded, the entire structure forms a ball shape.

[0024] When steaming ingredients, the first and second parts (100, 200) are connected and used in this manner. When the first and second parts (100, 200) are connected and placed in a steamer and the rotating blades (120, 220) are unfolded, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotating blades (120, 220) are caught on the inner wall surface of the steamer (10) and the degree of unfolding is maintained. Then, ingredients are placed inside the first and second parts (100, 200) and heated to cook the ingredients.

[0025] Meanwhile, when storing, the first and second parts (100, 200) are separated and the rotating wings (120, 220) are folded so as not to take up much space. In particular, if the first and second parts (100, 200) are stacked vertically, they can be stored even more compactly. When the first part (100, 200) is stacked vertically, the legs of the upper part are inserted into the gap between the semicircular bottom parts located below.

[0026] The present invention, having such a configuration, has a bottom portion (110, 210) and a rotating wing (120, 220) of the first and second parts (100, 200) made of metal wire, so there is no risk of food getting stuck, making it hygienic and easy to clean. In addition, the first and second parts (100, 200) can be separated and the rotating wing (120, 220) folded, and then the first and second parts (100, 200) can be stacked vertically to store them compactly without taking up much space.

[0027] Hereinafter, other embodiments of the present invention will be described, but descriptions of configurations and effects identical to those of the previously described embodiments will be omitted.

[0028] FIGS. 6 to 10 are drawings showing a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a plurality of auxiliary rings (160, 260) are each provided to slide radially on the semicircular bottom portions (110, 210) of the first and second parts (100, 200).

[0029] Guide wires (150, 250) are provided radially on the bottom surface of the semicircular bottom portion (110, 120) to slide the reporting portions (160, 260) radially. The guide wires (150, 250) are bent so that both ends protrude upward from the central portion, and both ends are welded to the semicircular wire (112, 212). Thus, the central portion of the guide wires (150, 250) is spaced apart from the bottom portion (110, 210).

[0030] And the above auxiliary ring (160, 260) is composed of a connecting member (161, 261), a ring portion (162, 262) provided at the front end of the connecting member (161, 261) in a downwardly open shape, and a ring ring (163, 263) provided at the base end of the connecting member (161, 261) and slidably fitted onto the guide wire (150, 250).

[0031] These auxiliary rings (160, 260) are intended to be used to drain oil from food by individually crossing the first and second parts (100, 200) over a cooking container (11), such as a frying pan, and as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the ring portion (162, 262) of the auxiliary rings (160, 260) is hung on the cooking container (11) to mount the first and second parts (110, 200) on the cooking container (11). Since the auxiliary ring (160, 260) slides along the longitudinal direction of the guide wire (150, 250), the degree of protrusion of the auxiliary ring (160, 260) can be adjusted by sliding the auxiliary ring (160, 260) according to the size of the cooking container (11), so the first and second parts (100, 200) can be mounted on the cooking container (11) regardless of the size of the cooking container (11).

[0032] In particular, since the auxiliary ring (160, 260) is rotatably connected to the guide wire (150, 250) by the ring ring (163, 263), even if the length of the auxiliary ring (160, 260) is formed to be longer than the length of the support leg (130, 230), the auxiliary ring (160, 260) is not obstructed when the first and second parts (100, 200) are connected and used as a sieve.

[0033] In this embodiment, the first and second parts (100, 200) can be connected to be used as a sieve, and the first part (100) or the second part (200) can be placed over a cooking container (11), such as a frying pan, using an auxiliary ring (160, 260) to be used as a net for draining oil from fried food, thereby achieving a double benefit.

[0034] In this embodiment, auxiliary rings (160, 260) are provided in both the first and second parts (100, 200), but auxiliary rings (160, 260) may be provided in only one of the first and second parts (100, 200). Explanation of the symbols

[0035] 100. Part 1 110, 210. Semicircular bottom 112, 212. Semicircular wire 114, 214. Straight wire 120, 220. Rotating wing 122, 222. Binding ring 130, 230. Support legs 150, 250. Guide wire 160, 260. Auxiliary loop 161, 261. Connector 162, 262. Loop 163, 263. Ring 200. Part 2 240. Connecting Link

Claims

Claim 1 A first part (100) comprising a plurality of metal semicircular wires (112) of different sizes joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (114) and a plurality of pivoting wings (120) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to a semicircular wire (112) that forms the outermost edge of the bottom part (110), and a support leg (130) protruding downward from the bottom part (110); A wire tray comprising: a second part (200) comprising a plurality of metal semicircular wires (212) of different sizes joined concentrically by a metal straight wire (214); a plurality of pivoting wings (220) formed by bending a metal wire so that the central part protrudes upward and the lower part is rotatably joined to a semicircular wire (212) located at the outermost edge of the bottom part (210); a supporting leg (230) protruding downward from the bottom part (210); and a plurality of connecting rings (240) protruding outward from the straight wire (214); wherein when the connecting rings (240) of the second part (200) are hooked onto the straight wire (114) of the first part (100), the first part (110) and the second part (200) are connected. Claim 2 A wire tray according to claim 1, wherein the rotating wings (120, 220) of the first and second parts (100, 200) are joined such that one side of the left and right sides is positioned in front of the adjacent rotating wing (120, 220) and the other side is positioned behind the adjacent rotating wing (120, 220), so that the rotating wings (120, 220) are interconnected and the rotating wings (120, 220) rotate as a whole. Claim 3 In claim 1 or 3, a plurality of guide wires (150, 250) are radially provided on the bottom surface of at least one of the first and second parts (100, 200), with both ends connected to the semicircular bottom part (110, 210) so that the central part is spaced apart from the semicircular bottom part (110, 210); and a connecting member (161, 261), a ring part (162, 262) provided at the leading end of the connecting member (161, 261) in a downwardly open shape, and a ring loop (163, 263) provided at the base end of the connecting member (161, 261) and slidably fitted onto the guide wires (150, 250), so as to slide along the guide wires (150, 250) in the radial direction of the semicircular bottom part (110, 210). A wire strainer characterized by being provided with auxiliary rings (160, 260), so that when frying, the first part (100) or the second part (200) is hung on a frying container using the auxiliary rings (160, 260) to be used as a mesh for draining oil from the frying.

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