Microwave Steam Cooker

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven that is convenient and suitable for cooking in various ways, such as using only the lower container for baking without the inner container, or steaming by placing the inner container in the lower container, by forming a handle of a specific shape and structure on the inner container so that the inner container can be easily removed from the lower container even when the container is hot after cooking, and by varying the material hardness of the lower container and the inner container, for example, by forming the lower container with a flexible soft material and the inner container with a hard rigid material, thereby simplifying the mold implementation and manufacturing process of the main body and the inner container.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a steamer for a microwave oven, and more specifically, to a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven that can cook various foods in various ways, such as steaming or baking, using electromagnetic waves. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, steaming is one of the best cooking methods because it minimizes the loss of nutrients and flavors contained in the ingredients, allowing one to fully appreciate their taste and aroma. It is a method of cooking ingredients using steam rather than applying direct heat; the advantage is that the heat from the steam can be transferred to every corner of the ingredients, preserving their unique umami flavor and maintaining the moisture inside, thereby ensuring a tender taste.

[0003] In addition, one of the biggest advantages of steamed dishes is that they can preserve the shape of the ingredients. You can create a completely new shape, like with steamed eggs, and ingredients like pumpkin or deodeok can also maintain their original appearance.

[0004] In this regard, Korean registered patent No. 10-0902135 (registered on June 3, 2009, title: multi-purpose steamer) (hereinafter referred to as 'Patent Document 1') discloses a technology in which a plate-shaped steaming plate and a container-type inner steamer with an upwardly open inner space can be inserted and combined inside a steamer body having an upwardly open inner space, thereby allowing the inner steamer to be used for the purpose of a steamer and also to be used as a container for removing moisture so that moisture on the surface of steamed or washed food falls to the bottom to be naturally dried.

[0005] However, most conventional technologies, such as Patent Document 1, generate steam by directly heating the lower part of the main body as a heat source. This method requires a considerable amount of time for steaming and is inconvenient because it cannot be used in a microwave oven. Additionally, since two or more steaming plates are used, the configuration is complex, and furthermore, the molds of the main body and the inner container must be implemented in a complex manner, which has the disadvantage of making the implementation and manufacturing process of the molds complex. Prior art literature

[0006] Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-0902135 (Registered on June 3, 2009) The problem to be solved

[0007] The present invention was created to solve the aforementioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to provide a multi-purpose steamer for microwave ovens that allows various foods to be cooked in various ways, such as steaming or baking, using electromagnetic waves. means of solving the problem

[0008] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a lower container including a first body having an open top and a first space formed therein for holding contents, and first handles formed on both sides of the first body; and an inner container including a second body having an open top and a second space formed therein for holding contents and a plurality of holes formed in the bottom portion, and second handles formed on both sides of the second body, wherein the second body is seated in the first space of the lower container and the second handles are exposed to the outside of the first space. It may include a lid comprising a third body with an open lower side and a third space formed inside, and third handles formed on both sides of the third body, wherein the third body covers the open upper side of the first body and the third handle is formed (positioned) to correspond to the first handle; and when the inner container is inserted into the lower container and the lid is closed, the first handle and the third handle face each other and a part of the second handle is positioned between the facing first and third handles, wherein the second handle may include a first part that extends to the upper part of the second body and is located within the first space, and a second part that is bent vertically from the end of the first part and extends outward to be positioned between the first and third handles.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, a first slit corresponding to the bent portion of the second handle and at least one second slit extending from the internal space to the outside may be formed in the contact surface between the lower container and the lid, and the first and second slits may be formed on the side (bottom) portion of the lid.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, the end of the second part of the second handle may be formed in the shape of a round bar with an open lower side.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, the lower container, the inner container, and the lid may be formed of a silicone material suitable for use in a microwave oven, the lower container may be formed of a flexible soft material, and the inner container may be formed of a hard rigid material.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a support leg of a certain height may be formed on the lower surface of the bottom portion of the second body of the inner container. Effects of the invention

[0013] As described above, according to various aspects of the present invention, various foods can be cooked in various ways, such as steaming or baking, using electromagnetic waves.

[0014] In other words, by forming a handle of a specific shape and structure on the inner container, the inner container can be easily removed from the lower container even when the container is hot after cooking. Additionally, by varying the material hardness of the lower container and the inner container—for example, by forming the lower container with a flexible material and the inner container with a hard material—the mold implementation and manufacturing process of the main body and the inner container is simplified, creating a convenient effect suitable for various cooking methods, such as using only the lower container for baking without the inner container, or placing the inner container into the lower container for steaming. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a downward exploded perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an upward exploded perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in the direction of the major axis of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional perspective view in the direction of the major axis of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in the short axis direction of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional perspective view in the short axis direction of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, identical components are assigned the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions could obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description is omitted.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2-3 is an exploded perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4-5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view and a longitudinal cross-sectional perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6-7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view and a longitudinal cross-sectional perspective view of a multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] A multi-purpose steamer for microwave ovens according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a lower container (1), an inner container (3), and a lid (5), as shown in the drawing.

[0019] The lower container (1) may include a body (11) and a handle (13).

[0020] The body (11) is formed in the shape of a container, for example, in the shape of a roughly elliptical or rectangular container having a long axis direction and a short axis direction.

[0021] The body (11) is formed so that the upper side is open and a space (11a) is provided inside to hold contents.

[0022] Handles (13) are formed on each side of the body (11) in the direction of the long axis.

[0023] The lower container (1) can be formed from a material that can be used in a microwave oven.

[0024] Materials that can be used in a microwave oven may include silicone.

[0025] The lower container (1) can be formed of a flexible, soft material.

[0026] The inner container (3) is formed to be seated in the space (11a) of the lower container (1), including the body (31) and the handle (33).

[0027] The body (31) of the inner container (3) is formed in a container shape that can be inserted and seated in the space (11a) of the lower container (1), and, for example, can be formed in a roughly elliptical or rectangular container shape having a major axis direction and a minor axis direction.

[0028] The body (31) of the inner container (3) is formed so that the upper side is open and a space (31a) is provided inside to hold contents.

[0029] The size of the space (31a) of the inner container (3) may be relatively smaller than the size of the space (11a) of the lower container (1).

[0030] The height of the space (31a) of the inner container (3) may be relatively smaller than the height of the space (11a) of the lower container (1).

[0031] A plurality of holes (311a) may be formed in the bottom portion (311) of the body (31).

[0032] A support leg (35) of a certain height may be formed on the lower surface of the bottom part (311) of the body (31).

[0033] Handles (33) are formed on each side of the body (31) in the direction of the long axis.

[0034] When the inner container (3) is seated on the lower container (1), the handle (33) can be formed so that it is exposed outside the space (11a) of the lower container (1).

[0035] The handle (33) extends upward from the top of the body (31) and may include a first part (331) located within the space (11a) of the lower container (1) when the inner container (3) is inserted into the lower container (1) and the lid (5) is closed, and a second part (333) that is bent vertically from the end of the first part (331) and extends outward from the container and is located between the handles (13, 53).

[0036] The end (333a) of the second part (333) of the handle (33) may be formed in the shape of a round bar with an open bottom so that it is easy for the user to grip and easy for heat to dissipate.

[0037] The inner container (3) can be formed from a material that can be used in a microwave oven.

[0038] The inner container (3) can be formed from a silicone material that can be used in a microwave oven.

[0039] The inner container (3) can be formed of a rigid material.

[0040] The lid (5) is formed to cover the upper part of the lower container (1), including the body (51) and the handle (53).

[0041] The body (51) of the lid (5) is formed in a shape and size corresponding to the lower container (1) so as to cover the open upper part of the body (11) of the lower container (1), and, for example, can be formed in the shape of a roughly elliptical or rectangular lid having a major axis direction and a minor axis direction.

[0042] The body (51) of the lid (3) can be formed so that the lower side is open and a space (51a) is provided inside.

[0043] When the lid (3) is placed over the inner container (1) by the space (51a) provided in the lid (3), the space (11a) of the inner container (1) can be expanded by the space (51a) of the lid (3).

[0044] The handle (53) of the lid (5) is formed on each end of the body (51) in the direction of the long axis to correspond to the handle (13) of the lower container (1), so that when the inner container (3) is inserted into the lower container (1) and the lid (5) is closed, the handle (13) of the lower container (1) and the handle (53) of the lid (5) can face each other in correspondence.

[0045] In addition, the handle (33) of the inner container (3) is also formed to correspond to the opposing handles (11, 53), so that the end (333) of the handle (33) of the inner container (3) can be positioned between the opposing handles (11, 53).

[0046] The lid (5) may include slits (71, 72) formed on the lower side.

[0047] Slits (71, 72) are formed on the lower side of the lid (5) so as to be located at the contact surface between the lower container (1) and the lid (5), wherein the first slit (71) is formed on both sides in the long axis direction of the lid (5), that is, below the handles (53) on both sides of the lid (5), and the second slit (72) can be formed on one side in the short axis direction of the lid (5).

[0048] When the inner container (3) is inserted into the lower container (1) and the lid (5) is closed, the first slit (71) is formed to correspond to the bent portion of the second part (333) of the handle (33) of the inner container (3), so that the second part (333) of the handle (33) passes through the first slit (72) and is pulled out to the outside, thereby preventing misalignment between the lower container (1) and the lid (5) by the second part (333) of the handle (33) of the inner container (3). Additionally, the first and second slits (72) form a small, thin passage leading from the inner space of the container to the outside, so that excess steam, etc., can be naturally discharged through the slit (72) during cooking.

[0049] The lid (5) can be formed from a material that can be used in a microwave oven.

[0050] The lid (5) can be formed from a silicone material that can be used in a microwave oven.

[0051] The lid (5) can be formed from a flexible, soft material.

[0052] The lid (5) can be formed from a rigid material.

[0053] According to the above-described embodiment, various foods can be cooked in various ways, such as steaming or baking in a microwave oven, using the container of the present invention.

[0054] According to the above-described embodiment, by using the second part (333) of the handle (33) of the inner container (3), the inner container (3) can be easily and safely grasped and taken out from the lower container (1) even when the container is hot after cooking. Additionally, by making the hardness of the lower container (1) and the inner container (3) different, for example, the lower container (1) is formed from a flexible soft material and the inner container is formed from a hard hard material, the mold implementation and manufacturing process of the main body and the inner container can be simplified, and the lower container (1) alone can be used for baking without the inner container (3), or the inner container (3) can be placed in the lower container (1) for steaming, and the inner container (3) can be placed in the lower container (1) to provide optimal use that is suitable and convenient for cooking in various ways.

[0055] The foregoing description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical concept of the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to make various modifications and variations within the scope of the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to explain, not limit, the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope shall be interpreted as being included within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0056] 1: Bottom container 3: Inner container 5: Lid 11: Body of the lower container 11a: Internal space of the lower container 13: Handle of the bottom container 31: Body of the inner container 31a: Internal space of the inner container 33: Handle of the inner container 51: Body of the lid 51a: Space in the lid 53: Lid handle 71,72: Slit

Claims

Claim 1 A lower container comprising a first body having an open top and a first space formed therein for holding contents, and first handles formed on both sides of the first body; an inner container comprising a second body having an open top and a second space formed therein for holding contents and a plurality of holes formed in the bottom portion, and second handles formed on both sides of the second body, wherein the second body is seated in the first space of the lower container and the second handles are exposed to the outside of the first space; A multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven, comprising: a third body having an open lower side and a third space formed inside, and third handles formed on both sides of the third body, wherein the third body covers the open upper side of the first body and the third handles are formed to correspond to the first handles; and when the inner container is inserted into the lower container and the lid is closed, the first handle and the third handles face each other and a part of the second handle is positioned between the facing first and third handles, wherein the second handle includes a first part extending to the upper part of the second body and located within the first space, and a second part bent vertically from the end of the first part and extended outwardly to be positioned between the first and third handles. Claim 2 A multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to claim 1, characterized in that a first slit corresponding to the bent portion of the second handle and at least one second slit leading from the internal space to the outside are formed on the contact surface between the lower container and the lid. Claim 3 A multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the first and second slits are formed on the lower side of the lid. Claim 4 A multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to claim 1, characterized in that the end of the second part of the second handle is formed in the shape of a round bar with an open lower side. Claim 5 A multi-purpose steamer for a microwave oven according to claim 1, wherein the lower container, the inner container, and the lid are formed of a silicone material suitable for use in a microwave oven, wherein the lower container is formed of a flexible soft material and the inner container is formed of a hard rigid material.

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