Cooking griddle device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a commercial frying device, and more specifically, to a commercial frying device comprising: a frying plate on which a frying dish is placed; and a frying device body having a heating device built inside that supports the frying plate and applies heat to the frying plate. The invention is characterized by including: a hinge connecting the frying plate and the frying device body to enable the frying plate to be opened and closed; and a lift installed between the frying device body and the frying plate to assist in opening and closing the frying plate. According to the present invention, the frying plate can be easily opened and closed, making internal cleaning and maintenance of the frying device easier. Additionally, the amount of manual work required to open and close the frying plate is reduced, thereby decreasing worker fatigue. Furthermore, the risk of safety accidents for workers can be reduced as the frying plate opens and closes gradually.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a commercial frying device used in food service establishments, etc., and in particular to a structure that allows the frying plate of the frying device to be easily opened and closed. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, large dining halls that need to prepare meals for a large number of people, as well as cafeterias in military units, schools, and factories, utilize large fryers to cook large quantities of food. Most of these large fryers are gas-powered models that use gas as a heat source.

[0003] However, the aforementioned gas-powered griddle presented many inconveniences, as it not only incurred high operating costs but was also uneco-friendly due to the emission of harmful gases and required significant caution in handling and management for safety. Furthermore, the gas-powered griddle required the inconvenience of frequently checking the gas safety status, and there was a problem that a gas leak could lead to casualties as well as property damage. Additionally, since the aforementioned gas-powered griddle utilizes multiple gas burners to heat a large griddle plate, there was the inconvenience of having to open the gas valve on each burner and then light each burner using an igniter.

[0004] In order to solve the aforementioned problems, attempts have recently been made to apply electromagnetic induction heaters to pancakes.

[0005] Meanwhile, existing commercial griddle devices have a fixed griddle plate, making it inconvenient to clean or maintain the space beneath the griddle plate where gas burners or induction heaters are installed. Even if the griddle plate can be opened and closed, it is difficult for a worker to manually open and close a large, heavy griddle plate, which reduces the worker's work efficiency. Furthermore, if the heavy griddle plate is suddenly closed, there is a problem that the worker may be exposed to safety accidents. Prior art literature

[0006] Korean Registered Patent No. 2,544,526 (June 13, 2023) The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a commercial buoyancy device that facilitates internal cleaning and maintenance of the buoyancy device, reduces worker fatigue when opening and closing the buoyancy plate, and reduces the risk of safety accidents caused by sudden opening and closing of the buoyancy plate.

[0008] The problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0009] The present invention, for solving the above-mentioned problems, relates to a commercial frying device, and more specifically, to a commercial frying device comprising: a frying plate on which a frying dish is placed; and a frying body having a heating device built inside that supports the frying plate and applies heat to the frying plate; wherein the device comprises: a hinge connecting the frying plate and the frying body to enable the frying plate to be opened and closed; and a lift installed between the frying body and the frying plate to assist in the opening and closing of the frying plate. Effects of the invention

[0010] According to the present invention, the buoyancy plate can be easily opened and closed, making internal cleaning and maintenance of the buoyancy device easier, reducing the amount of manual work required to open and close the buoyancy plate, thereby reducing worker fatigue, and the buoyancy plate can be opened and closed slowly, thereby reducing the risk of safety accidents for workers. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a commercial frying pan device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the open state of the buoyancy plate of a commercial buoyancy device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating the open state of the buoyancy plate of a commercial buoyancy device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0012] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments; specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related prior art are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the essence of the present invention.

[0013] The present invention relates to a commercial frying device, and more specifically, to a commercial frying device comprising: a frying plate on which a frying dish is placed; and a frying body having a heating device built inside that supports the frying plate and applies heat to the frying plate. The device is characterized by including: a hinge connecting the frying plate and the frying body to enable the frying plate to be opened and closed; and a lift installed between the frying body and the frying plate to assist in the opening and closing of the frying plate.

[0014] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The following embodiment is merely an example for explaining the present invention and does not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a commercial frying device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the frying plate (100) of a commercial frying device according to one embodiment of the present invention in an open state, and FIG. 3 is a side view showing the frying plate (100) of a commercial frying device according to one embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0016] According to FIGS. 1 and 2, a commercial frying device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a frying plate (100) on which a frying dish is placed; and a frying device body (200) having a heating device (210) built inside that supports the frying plate (100) and applies heat to the frying plate (100).

[0017] In the present invention, the frying plate (100) is positioned on the frying machine body (200) to place a fried dish on it. While the material is not particularly limited, it is preferable that it be made of stainless steel, which has high durability, is resistant to corrosion, does not react with food, and is easy to clean. The shape of the frying plate (100) is also not specifically determined, but considering that it is positioned on the frying machine body (200), it is preferable that it have a shape corresponding to the shape of the frying machine body (200).

[0018] In the present invention, the main body (200) of the buoyant device supports the buoyant plate (100) and has a heating device (210) built inside to apply heat to the buoyant plate (100). The heating device (210) can be any device capable of applying heat to the buoyant plate (100), and specifically, it may be a gas burner or an induction heater. The gas burner generates a flame by using natural gas (mainly methane) or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) as fuel, and heats the buoyant plate (100) with the heat generated as the gas burns. The above gas burner has the advantage of allowing for rapid and accurate temperature control by immediately adjusting the size of the flame, being compatible with various materials such as cast iron, aluminum, and stainless steel for the buoy plate (100), and being usable even during a power outage. However, it has the disadvantages of heat loss occurring as heat escapes into the surrounding air, the risk of fire, and the need for ventilation as carbon dioxide and other gases are generated during the gas combustion process. In contrast, the above induction heater heats the buoy plate (100) itself by utilizing the electromagnetic induction phenomenon. The alternating current generated by the induction coil induces an induced current in the buoy plate (100), and this induced current heats the metal of the buoy plate (100). Since the above induction heater directly heats the buoy plate (100) itself, it has high energy efficiency due to low heat loss. It also has the advantage of a low risk of fire because there is no flame, very rapid heating is possible due to electromagnetic induction, and very precise temperature control is possible through digital control.

[0019] In the present invention, the hinge (300) connects the frying plate (100) and the frying machine body (200) to allow the frying plate (100) to be opened and closed. The hinge (300) can be provided at various locations, and in one embodiment shown in FIG. 3, it is provided on the rear side of the contact area between the frying plate (100) and the frying machine body (200).

[0020] In the present invention, the lift (400) is installed between the main body (200) of the buoy and the buoy plate (100) to assist in opening and closing the buoy plate (100). The commercial buoy device of the present invention allows the buoy plate (100) to be easily opened and closed by the lift (400), thereby facilitating internal cleaning and maintenance of the buoy device. Additionally, the amount of manual work required to open and close the buoy plate (100) is reduced, thereby decreasing the fatigue of the worker, and the risk of safety accidents for the worker can be reduced as the buoy plate (100) is opened and closed gradually.

[0021] The above lift (400) may be of various types, such as a gas lift utilizing the compressibility and expandability of gas or a hydraulic lift utilizing the incompressibility and pressure of a liquid; however, it is preferable to use a gas lift, which has a relatively simple structure, is easy to maintain, and has high durability due to low friction caused by the use of gas. The above lift (400) is structured such that a piston rod (420), with a piston attached to one end, is inserted into a cylinder (410). When the piston moves in a reciprocating linear motion inside the cylinder (410) due to the pressure of gas or fluid, the piston rod (420) attached to the piston also moves and transmits the motion to the floating plate (100).

[0022] Although the number of lifts (400) installed is not particularly limited, it may be preferable to install a pair of lifts, one on each side of the main body (200), so as not to collide with or interfere with the heating device (210) and various parts built into the main body (200) during operation, and to transmit sufficient and stable force to the main body (100) when opening and closing the main body (100).

[0023] According to the embodiment of FIG. 3, the lift (400) has one end of the cylinder (410) connected to the main body (200) of the buoy via a first bracket (430) in a pin-coupling manner, and one end of the piston rod (420) connected to the buoy plate (100) via a second bracket (440). When the buoy plate (100) is opened, the piston rod (420) is slowly pushed out from the cylinder (410) and rotates the buoy plate (100) counterclockwise. In this case, the cylinder (410) connected to the first bracket (430) in a pin-coupling manner also slowly rotates counterclockwise, and the buoy plate (100) is automatically and slowly opened overall. Conversely, when the above-mentioned buoyancy plate (100) is closed, the piston rod (420) gradually moves into the interior of the cylinder (410) and rotates the buoyancy plate (100) clockwise. In this case, the cylinder (410), which is connected to the first bracket (430) by a pin connection method, also gradually rotates clockwise, and the entire buoyancy plate (100) is automatically and gradually closed.

[0024] The first bracket (430) is positioned on the upper surface of the main body (200) of the buoy, and when viewed from the side, it is preferably positioned at a point 15 to 50% of the width of the main body (200) from the point where the hinge (300) is located, and more preferably at a point 20 to 35%. This is because if it is positioned at a point less than 15% of the width of the main body (200), the torque due to gravity of the buoy plate (100) becomes excessively large, causing a problem where the opening of the buoy plate (100) by the lift (400) is not smooth, and if it is positioned at a point exceeding 50%, the buoy plate (100) is not opened at a sufficient angle, making it difficult for the operator to work after opening the buoy plate (100).

[0025] The length of the lift (400) is variable as the piston rod (420) moves in a linear reciprocating motion while the floating plate (100) is opened and closed, and although not particularly limited, it is preferable that the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is fully opened is 3 to 49% longer than the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is closed. This is because if the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is fully opened is less than 3% of the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is closed, the floating plate (100) is not opened at a sufficient angle, making it difficult for the worker to work after opening the floating plate (100); conversely, if the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is fully opened exceeds 49% of the length of the lift (400) when the floating plate (100) is closed, the floating plate (100) is excessively opened when the floating plate (100) is opened, causing the center of gravity to collapse due to the weight of the floating plate (100), resulting in the entire floating device falling over, posing a risk of safety accidents for the worker and causing damage to the floating device.

[0026] According to the present invention, the buoyancy plate can be easily opened and closed, making internal cleaning and maintenance of the buoyancy device easier, reducing the need for the worker to manually open and close the buoyancy plate, thereby reducing worker fatigue, and the risk of safety accidents can be reduced as the buoyancy plate opens and closes slowly.

[0027] As explained above, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without altering its technical concept or essential features. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0028] 100 : Pancake board 200 : Pancake body 210 : Heating device 300 : Hinge 400 : Lift 410 : Cylinder 420: Piston rod 430 : 1st bracket 440 : 2nd bracket

Claims

Claim 1 A commercial frying device comprising: a frying plate on which a frying dish is placed; and a frying device body having a heating device built inside that supports the frying plate and applies heat to the frying plate; wherein the frying plate and the frying device body are connected to allow the frying plate to be opened and closed; A commercial buoy device comprising: a lift installed between the buoy body and the buoy plate to assist in opening and closing the buoy plate; wherein the lift has a structure in which a piston rod, having a piston coupled to one end, is inserted into a cylinder, and one end of the cylinder of the lift is connected to the buoy body via a first bracket in a pin-coupled manner, and one end of the piston rod is connected to the buoy plate via a second bracket, and the first bracket is located on the upper surface of the buoy body, and when viewed from the side, is located at a point 15 to 50% of the width of the buoy body from the point where the hinge is located toward the front, and the longitudinal length of the lift when the buoy plate is maximally opened is 3 to 49% longer than the longitudinal length of the lift when the buoy plate is closed, and the lift is installed as a pair, one on each side of the buoy body. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete

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