Food Heating Apparatus

Abstract

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a food heating device is provided, comprising: a first rotary heating unit formed to have a first heating surface formed at the top and to heat one side of a food ingredient by rotating it in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction using a heating means; a second rotary heating unit formed to have a second heating surface formed at the top and to heat the other side of a food ingredient received by rotating it in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction using a heating means; and a first conveying means that receives a food ingredient on the first rotary heating unit and conveys it to the second rotary heating unit, wherein the first conveying means is installed in close contact with the first heating surface, receives the food ingredient on the first heating surface, moves it toward the second rotary heating unit, and then flips the food ingredient by rotational drop so that the other side of the ingredient lands on the second heating surface.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a food heating device. Background Technology

[0002] The content described in this section merely provides background information and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] Recently, many processed foods that can be heated and consumed immediately are being released for busy modern people. These processed foods, particularly moving foods, are cooked by applying heat. That is, a conventional device for cooking general foods, namely a heating device, is composed of a moving part having multiple rotating rollers at regular intervals that can rotate, and multiple heating parts provided at regular intervals on the upper and lower parts of the moving part to radiate heat in response to power application to cook the food. Therefore, when food is placed on the moving part of the aforementioned device, it is cooked by the heat radiated from the heating parts while moving.

[0004] However, the aforementioned conventional general heating device has the problem that once manufactured, it can only produce the same type of food, and if a different type of food is to be heated, a new mechanical device must be introduced.

[0005] In addition, when heating is required on both sides, there is the inconvenience of having to install a separate heating unit on top or flip the food over at regular intervals on a single heating plate. The problem to be solved

[0006] The present disclosure aims to provide a food heating device that heats both sides sequentially by flipping a food ingredient requiring heating on both sides by rotational drop during the heating process and transferring it to another heating means, thereby allowing one side and the other side of the already heated food to rest on a second heating surface.

[0007] In addition, the present disclosure aims to provide a food heating device by rotating a second rotary heating unit in the opposite direction to the first rotary heating unit to move a food ingredient received from a first conveying means in the opposite direction to the direction in which it was received. means of solving the problem

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a food heating device is provided, comprising: a first rotary heating unit formed to have a first heating surface formed at the top and to heat one side of a food ingredient by rotating it in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction using a heating means; a second rotary heating unit formed to have a second heating surface formed at the top and to heat the other side of a food ingredient received by rotating it in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction using a heating means; and a first conveying means that receives a food ingredient on the first rotary heating unit and conveys it to the second rotary heating unit, wherein the first conveying means is installed in close contact with the first heating surface, receives the food ingredient on the first heating surface, moves it toward the second rotary heating unit, and then flips the food ingredient by rotational drop so that the other side of the ingredient lands on the second heating surface. Effects of the invention

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, by flipping food ingredients by rotational drop during the heating process and transferring them to another heating means, the effect of automating the cooking and heating process is achieved.

[0010] In addition, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, by rotating the second rotary heating unit in the opposite direction to the first rotary heating unit and moving the food material received from the first conveying means in the opposite direction to the direction of receipt, the space of the heating unit is efficiently utilized. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a food heating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the usage state of a food heating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the usage state of a conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the usage state of a first rotary gear according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0012] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to exemplary drawings; however, such embodiments and drawings are intended only to explain the present disclosure and do not limit the scope of the claims. Meanwhile, in relation to the description of the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of known configurations or functions may be omitted.

[0013] In addition, terms such as first, second, a, b, A, B, 1), 2) may be used to describe the components, functions, effects, etc. of the present disclosure, but these are intended to distinguish each component and do not limit the essence, order, or sequence of said components.

[0014] The drawings and reference numerals of the present disclosure are intended to describe embodiments of the present disclosure and do not represent the only embodiment in which the present disclosure can be practiced.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall shape of a food heating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the overall shape of a first rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second rotary heating unit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the usage state of a food heating device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the usage state of a conveying means according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the usage state of a first rotary gear according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 9, the food heating device (10) includes all or part of a first rotary heating unit (100), a second rotary heating unit (200), a first conveying means (300), a second conveying means (400), and a control means (500).

[0025] The first rotary heating unit (100) includes all or part of the first heating surface (110), the first inner wall surface (120), the first outer wall surface (130), the first central axis (140), and the coupling means (150).

[0026] The first rotary heating unit (100) is a device for heating one side of a food ingredient and is formed in the shape of a circular plate with respect to the first central axis (140). The first rotary heating unit (100) has a first heating surface (110) formed on its upper side, and heats one side of the food ingredient by using a heating means to rotate the food ingredient fed into the first heating surface (110) in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction at a constant rate.

[0027] The first heating surface (110) is a flat circular surface formed between the first inner wall surface (120) and the first outer wall surface (130), and rotates slowly around the first central axis (140). On the first heating surface (110), a certain amount of food ingredients is periodically supplied from the dough supply means (160), and the supplied food ingredients are heated and rotate together along the first heating surface (110). For example, if the heating means is embedded at the bottom of the first heating surface (110), the food ingredients introduced into the first heating surface (110) rotate slowly around the first central axis (140) until they reach the first conveying means (300), thereby heating one side. The rotational speed of the first heating surface (110) can be controlled by the control means (500). For example, when a thin food ingredient is introduced, the control means (500) can set the rotational speed of the first rotary heating unit (100) so that the food ingredient rotates relatively quickly on the first heating surface (110), and when a thick food ingredient is introduced, the control means (500) can set the rotational speed of the first rotary heating unit (100) so that the food ingredient rotates relatively slowly on the first heating surface (110). In addition, since the first heating surface (110) is formed in a blocked state between the first inner wall surface (120) and the first outer wall surface (130), a certain amount of oil can be filled onto the first heating surface (110) to process the food ingredient into a crispy texture. In addition, by supplying a small amount of oil to the location where the food ingredient is to be introduced before the food ingredient is introduced into the first heating surface (110), the food ingredient can be prevented from sticking to the first heating surface (110). The method of supplying food ingredients to the first heating surface (110) may be a method in which a person directly inserts them, or various methods by means of the coupling means (150) to be described later.

[0028] The first inner wall surface (120) and the first outer wall surface (130) are each formed along a circumferential surface with respect to the first central axis (140). The first inner wall surface (120) is formed as a circumferential wall of a certain height to prevent oil or food ingredients on the first heating surface (110) from flowing into electronic devices, rotating means, etc. formed near the first central axis (140). The first outer wall surface (130) is formed as a circumferential wall of a certain height to prevent oil or food ingredients on the first heating surface (110) from flowing out of the food heating device (10). Accordingly, the first heating surface (110) is formed in a shape capable of containing oil, etc. between the first inner wall surface (120) and the first outer wall surface (130).

[0029] The first central axis (140) is formed in a column shape at the center of the first rotary heating unit (100), and inside, a gear unit, electronic device, etc. are installed so that the first heating surface (110) can rotate with respect to the first central axis (140).

[0030] The coupling means (150) is formed on the upper end of the first central axis (140) and can be formed in the shape of a flat plate. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the coupling means (150) may be in the shape of a flat circular plate with a hole drilled at a certain angle into which a nut, etc. can be coupled.

[0031] Various devices may be combined with the combining means (150) depending on the food ingredients being processed. For example, when heating a bindae-tteok as shown in Figure 3, a dough supply means (160) and a dough pressing means (170) may be further combined. Since bindae-tteok must be heated in a flat shape, after dough is supplied onto the first heating surface (110) by the dough supply means (160), the dough that has moved along the first heating surface (110) may be pressed into the shape of a bindae-tteok by the dough pressing means (170). Additionally, since the members that can be combined with the combining means (150) can be modified in various ways, when three doughs are supplied onto the first heating surface (110) as shown in Figure 3, three pressing means may be mounted on the combining means (150) to press the three doughs.

[0032] Various devices that can be combined with the combining means (150) can be varied in many ways other than for the pancake, and in cases where fillings such as red bean paste are to be placed inside the food ingredient, a filling supply means can be further combined with the combining means (150) between the dough supply means (160) and the dough pressing means (170). In this way, the combining means (150) can have various devices combined in various ways depending on the shape of the food ingredient.

[0033] The second rotary heating unit (200) includes all or part of the first heating surface (210), the first inner wall surface (220), the first outer wall surface (230), and the first central axis (240).

[0034] The second rotary heating unit (200) is a device for heating the other side of a food ingredient and is formed in the shape of a circular plate with respect to the second central axis (240). The second rotary heating unit (200) has a second heating surface (210) formed on its upper side, and uses a heating means to rotate the food ingredient fed into the second heating surface (210) at a constant rate and heat the other side of the food ingredient received from the first conveying means (300) at a constant rate. Here, the second rotary heating unit (200) rotates in the opposite direction to the first rotary heating unit (100), and heats the food ingredient received from the first conveying means (300) by moving it in the opposite direction to the direction in which it was received. If the rotation direction of the first rotary heating unit (100) and the second rotary heating unit (200) are the same, the second rotary heating unit (200) cannot use the entire second heating surface (210) and only uses a heating surface of approximately 270 degrees. However, when the rotation direction of the first rotary heating unit (100) and the second rotary heating unit (200) are opposite, the food ingredients dropped from the first conveying means (300) are heated while rotating in the opposite direction to the existing direction of travel, and can be collected near the 360-degree position of the second rotary heating unit (200) and moved to a freezer. The cooked food ingredients can be moved to a freezer by a person or the second conveying means (400).

[0035] The first conveying means (300) conveys the food material, on one side heated by the first rotary heating unit (100), to the second rotary heating unit (200) by rotational drop. In this process, the first conveying means (300) is inevitably positioned at the top of the second rotary heating unit (200). If the food material rotates in the same direction as the direction of travel of the first conveying means (300), the use of the second heating surface (210) is restricted to the extent that the first conveying means (300) occupies the top of the second rotary heating unit (200). Because, in order for food ingredients to be continuously supplied to the second heating surface (210), the food ingredients must be moved to another space by the second conveying means (400) before moving 360 degrees. However, if the second conveying means (400), which is based on the same principle as the first conveying means (300), is additionally combined with the second rotary heating unit (200), the installation space on the second rotary heating unit (200) is limited, and consequently, only about 75% (270° / 360°) of the total area of ​​the second heating surface (210) can be used. However, if the rotation direction of the first rotary heating unit (100) and the second rotary heating unit (200) are opposite, even if the first conveying means (300) is located on the top of the second rotary heating unit (200), there is a feature that the second heating surface (210) can be utilized more by the area occupied by the first conveying means (300).

[0036] The second heating surface (210) is a flat circular surface formed between the second inner wall surface (220) and the first outer wall surface (230), and rotates slowly around the second central axis (240). On the second heating surface (210), a certain amount of food material, one side of which is heated by the first rotary heating unit (100) from the first conveying means (300), is periodically conveyed, and the conveyed food material is slowly heated and rotates along the second heating surface (210). For example, if the heating means is embedded at the bottom of the second heating surface (210), the food material conveyed to the second heating surface (210) rotates slowly around the second central axis (240) until it reaches the second conveying means (400), thereby heating the other side. Additionally, the rotational speed of the second heating surface (210) can be controlled by the control means (500). For example, when the second rotary heating unit (200) receives a relatively thin food ingredient, the control means (500) can set the rotational speed of the second rotary heating unit (200) so that the food ingredient rotates relatively quickly on the second heating surface (210), and when the second rotary heating unit (200) receives a relatively thick food ingredient, the control means (500) can set the rotational speed of the second rotary heating unit (200) so that the food ingredient rotates relatively slowly on the second heating surface (210). In addition, since the second heating surface (210) is formed in a blocked state between the second inner wall surface (220) and the second outer wall surface (230), a certain amount of oil can be filled onto the second heating surface (210) to process the food ingredient into a crispy texture. In addition, by supplying a small amount of oil to the location where the food ingredient is to be delivered before the food ingredient is delivered to the second heating surface (210), the food ingredient may not stick to the second heating surface (210).

[0037] The second inner wall surface (220) and the second outer wall surface (230) are each formed along a circumferential surface with respect to the second central axis (240). The second inner wall surface (220) is formed as a circumferential wall of a certain height to prevent oil or food ingredients on the second heating surface (210) from flowing into electronic devices, rotating means, etc. formed near the second central axis (240). The second outer wall surface (230) is formed as a circumferential wall of a certain height to prevent oil or food ingredients on the second heating surface (210) from flowing out of the food heating device (10). Accordingly, the second heating surface (210) is formed in a shape capable of containing oil, etc. between the second inner wall surface (220) and the second outer wall surface (230).

[0038] The second central axis (240) is formed in a column shape at the center of the second rotating heating unit (200), and inside, a gear unit, electronic device, etc. are installed so that the second heating surface (210) can rotate with respect to the second central axis (240).

[0039] The first transfer means (300) includes all or part of the first input part (310), the first transfer part (320), the first transfer rail (330), the first rotating gear (340), the first tilt adjustment part (350), and the first arch-shaped fixing means (360), as shown in Figure 4.

[0040] The first conveying means (300) receives food ingredients on the first rotary heating unit (100) and conveys them to the second rotary heating unit (200).

[0041] One end of the first input section (310) is in close contact with the first heating surface (110), and the other end of the first input section (310) is connected to the first conveying section (320). As shown in FIG. 8, the first input section (310) rotates like a roller, and the food dough, heated on one side, is placed on the first conveying rail (330) that surrounds the first conveying section (320).

[0042] The first input section (310) is installed parallel to the rotational direction of the first rotary heating section (100) to form the first heating surface (110) and the first inclined surface (315) so as to stably receive food ingredients from the first heating surface (110). The first inclined surface (315) is formed between the first conveying section (320) and the first heating surface (110) while the first input section (310) is spaced apart from the first heating surface (110). That is, the inclined surface formed by the first heating surface (110) and the first input section (310) is the first inclined surface (315) of FIG. 8.

[0043] One end of the first transfer unit (320) is connected to the first input unit (310), and the other end of the first transfer unit (320) is spaced apart from the top of the second heating surface (210). Additionally, the first transfer unit (320) may be installed parallel to the second heating surface (210), or it may be installed at an angle to facilitate transfer from the first transfer unit (320) to the second rotary heating unit (200) depending on the properties of the food ingredients. The first transfer unit (320) receives power from a rotary motor to transfer food ingredients to the second rotary heating unit (200).

[0044] The first transfer rail (330) is formed to surround the outer surface of the first input section (310) and the first transfer section (320), and rotates together with the first transfer section (320) by the power of rotation to move the food ingredients toward the second heating surface. For example, when the first input section (310) and the first transfer section (320) rotate by receiving power from a rotary motor, the food ingredients placed on the first transfer rail (330) surrounding the first input section (310) and the first transfer section (320) fall from the end of the first input section (310) to the second rotary heating section (200). Here, the food ingredients with one side heated fall from the end of the first transfer section (320) located at the top of the second rotary heating section (200) to the second rotary heating section, and fall while rotating by the first transfer rail (330). That is, the first conveying means (300) flips the food material by rotational drop so that the side not heated by the first rotating heating part (100) lands on the second heating surface (210). To this end, as shown in FIG. 9, a first rotating gear (340) can be installed at the top of the first input part (310) to facilitate the rotation of the food material. Additionally, the first rotating gear (340) can be mounted at the end that is in close contact with the first heating surface.

[0045] Additionally, multiple first rotating gears (340) may be installed and may be changed according to the number of ingredients fed into one cycle. For example, if five ingredients are fed into one cycle, five first rotating gears (340) may be installed.

[0046] The first tilt adjustment part (350) is fixed to the first transfer part (320) by the first arch-shaped fixing means (360). The first tilt adjustment part (350) can be formed on the outer surface of the first input part (310), and the angle of the first inclined surface (315) can be adjusted by forming the first input part (310) and the first transfer part (320) so that they are not parallel but tilted.

[0047] The first arch-shaped fixing means (360) is formed on the outer surface of the first transfer part (320) to fix the first tilt adjustment part (350) to the first transfer part (320).

[0048] The second conveying means (400) is additionally installed on the second rotary heating unit (200) and can be used to convey food cooked by the first heating surface (110) and the second heating surface (220) to the outside. Since the operating principle of the second conveying means (400) is the same as that of the first conveying means (300), a detailed description is omitted.

[0049] The foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, and various modifications are possible through various configurations, materials, means, methods, and knowledge that can be employed by a person skilled in the art. These embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical concept of the present disclosure and do not limit the technical concept or scope of the present disclosure. Explanation of the symbols

[0051] 10: Food heating device 100: First rotary heating unit 110: First heating surface 120: First inner wall surface 130: First outer wall surface 140: First central axis 150: Combination means 160: Dough supply means 170: Dough pressing means 200: Second rotary heating unit 210: Second heating surface 220: Second inner wall surface 230: Second outer wall surface 40: First central axis 300: First transfer means 310: First input section 315: First inclined surface 320: First transfer section 330: 1st transfer rail 340: Rotary gear 350: First tilt adjustment unit 360: First arch-shaped fixing means 400: Second transfer means

Claims

Claim 1 A food heating device comprising: a first rotary heating unit formed with a first heating surface formed at the top and configured to heat one side of a food ingredient by rotating it in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction using a heating means; a second rotary heating unit formed with a second heating surface formed at the top and configured to heat the other side of a food ingredient received by rotating it in a clockwise direction using a heating means; and a first conveying means that receives a food ingredient on the first rotary heating unit and conveys it to the second rotary heating unit, wherein the first conveying means is installed in close contact with the first heating surface, receives the food ingredient on the first heating surface, moves it toward the second rotary heating unit, and then flips the food ingredient by rotational drop so that the other side of the food ingredient rests on the second heating surface, and wherein the second rotary heating unit rotates in the opposite direction to the first rotary heating unit and heats the food ingredient received from the first conveying means by moving it in the opposite direction to the direction in which it was received. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A food heating device according to claim 1, wherein the first conveying means comprises: a first input part formed to receive the food material by forming a first heating surface and an inclined surface, installed parallel to the rotational direction of the first rotary heating part; a first conveying part connected to the first input part and receiving power from a rotary motor to convey the food material to a second rotary heating part; and a first conveying rail formed to surround the outer surface of the first input part and the first conveying part, rotating by power and moving the food material. Claim 4 A food heating device according to paragraph 3, wherein the first conveying part is parallel to the second heating surface. Claim 5 A food heating device according to paragraph 3, wherein the first input part is characterized by having a rotating gear mounted at the end that is in close contact with the first heating surface. Claim 6 A food heating device according to claim 3, wherein the first conveying means comprises: a first inclination adjusting part formed on the outer surface of the first input part to adjust the angle of the first inclined surface formed by the first input part and the first conveying part; and a first arch-shaped fixing means formed on the outer surface of the first conveying part to fix the first inclination adjusting part to the first conveying part. Claim 7 A food heating device according to claim 6, wherein the first tilt adjustment part is fixed by the first arch-shaped fixing means formed on the outer surface of the first input part and extending to the outer surface of the first transfer surface, and the tilt is adjusted by adjusting the angle of the first arch-shaped fixing means. Claim 8 A food heating device according to claim 1, further comprising a second conveying means installed in close contact with the second heating surface and installed to receive the food material heated on the second rotary heating unit and to convey it to the outside. Claim 9 A food heating device according to claim 1, characterized by including a coupling means that is vertically installed at the center of the first rotary heating part and has a groove formed therein that allows for bolt fastening to a flat plate formed at the top.

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