Compression chamber for compression type ramen cooker
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional instant ramen cookers face issues such as water overflow causing short circuits, corrosion of electrical parts due to non-isolated water storage and heating mechanisms, and prolonged cooking times under normal atmospheric pressure, while compression type cookers require separate containers and are inefficient in preheating water.
Innovation Solution
A compression chamber for a compression-type ramen cooker that includes a heater, supply and discharge valve units, and a vapor discharge system to preheat water and manage air pressure, allowing for efficient water heating and supply to the cooking container, with temperature and water level control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a coil-shaped heater is used in conventional instant ramen cookers, then heating function is provided, but water overflow causes short circuits and electrical parts are damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the system into separate functional modules: a water storage tank for water storage, a compression chamber for compression heating, and a cooking container for cooking. This segmentation isolates electrical components from water, preventing water overflow damage while maintaining heating functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression chamber acts as an intermediary between the water storage tank and the cooking container. It receives water, compresses it to raise the boiling point, and then discharges the compressed water to the cooking container, thereby isolating electrical components from direct water contact.
2Productivity
If water storage tank and heating mechanism are not perfectly isolated, then steam is generated for cooking, but steam causes corrosion and short circuits of electrical parts
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into distinct chambers: the water storage tank stores water, the compression chamber compresses water to generate steam, and the cooking container receives the compressed water. This segmentation prevents steam from directly contacting electrical parts, avoiding corrosion and short circuits while maintaining cooking efficiency.
3Productivity
If conventional cookers boil water under normal atmospheric pressure, then cooking process is simple, but cooking time is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the physical parameter of water by compressing it in the compression chamber, which raises the boiling point of water from 100°C to a higher temperature. This parameter change enables faster cooking while the modular design keeps the system complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression chamber performs preliminary compression and heating of water before it is discharged to the cooking container. This preliminary action pre-heats the water to a higher temperature, reducing the overall cooking time when the water is discharged to the cooking container.
4Productivity
If compression type cookers use a separate compression container, then compression function is provided, but handling becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the compression chamber with the cooking container assembly, forming an integrated unit. The compression chamber is positioned between the water storage tank and the cooking container, and all components work together as a unified system, improving ease of operation while maintaining compression cooking capability.
5Productivity
If compression type cookers supply steam for compression instead of preheating water, then compression is achieved, but cooking time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compression chamber performs preliminary compression and heating of water before it is discharged to the cooking container. This preliminary action pre-heats the water to a higher temperature under compression, reducing the overall cooking time compared to methods that supply steam for compression.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces cooking time, prevents electrical damage, and allows for quick and convenient ramen preparation by preheating water in the compression chamber and managing air pressure within the cooking container.
Implementation Method 1
a heater installed through the lid and mounted inside the chamber container to heat the water stored in the chamber container
Implementation Method 2
a compression chamber for a compression type ramen cooker capable of cooking ramen by compression by blocking the discharge of air in the cooking container
Implementation Method 3
a vapor discharge unit installed on a lower side of the chamber container to discharge compressed steam inside the cooking container
Data Source
AI summary
A compression chamber for a compression type ramen cooker is capable of cooking ramen by compression by blocking a discharge of air in a cooking container while cooking ramen. The compression chamber includes a lid, a chamber container having an upper portion on which the lid is mounted and a bottom surface to which the cooking container is coupled to seal the cooking container, a heater installed through the lid and mounted inside the chamber container to heat the water stored in the chamber container, a supply valve unit installed through the lid to supply water to the inside of the chamber container, a discharge valve unit installed through the lid to supply water in the chamber container to the cooking container, and a vapor discharge unit on a lower side of the chamber container to discharge compressed steam inside the cooking container.