Compression type ramen cooker using induction heater
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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, while compression type cookers are cumbersome and require separate containers.
Innovation Solution
A compression type ramen cooker using an induction heater separate from the cooking container, featuring a main frame with a rotatable cooking container, a compression chamber, induction heater, and a ramen discharging mechanism, allowing for efficient heating and easy cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a coil-shaped heater is used in conventional instant ramen cookers, then the heating function is provided, but water overflow during cooking causes short circuits and damage to the heater device and wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the heating system into separate modular components: the induction heater unit is separated from the water storage tank and control circuitry. This segmentation ensures that water overflow cannot reach and damage the heater device or wiring, as each component is isolated in its own compartment or mounting position.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary isolation mechanism between water-containing components and electrical components. The induction heater is positioned and mounted such that it serves as an intermediate element that prevents direct contact between overflow water and sensitive electrical parts, thereby protecting the system from short circuits.
2Device complexity
If the water storage tank and electrical parts are not perfectly isolated in conventional ramen cookers, then the structure is simpler, but steam spreads inside the cooker and corrodes or short circuits all electrical parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cooker into distinct zones: a water storage area, a heating area with the induction heater, and an electrical control area. This spatial segmentation prevents steam from reaching electrical parts while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses three-dimensional spatial arrangement to isolate components. The induction heater and water tank are positioned in specific orientations and locations that create natural steam barriers and isolation zones, protecting electrical parts from corrosion without requiring complex sealing mechanisms.
3Productivity
If conventional ramen cookers use a heating coil to boil water under normal atmospheric pressure, then the cooking mechanism is simple, but it takes a lot of time to cook the ramen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional thermal conduction heating coil with an induction heater that uses electromagnetic induction to heat the cookware directly. This substitution dramatically reduces cooking time by eliminating heat transfer losses, while the induction heater's integrated design keeps the overall system complexity manageable.
4Ease of operation
If compression type ramen cookers use a separate compression container, then compression function is provided, but it is not easy to handle the compressed container
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the compression chamber with the main cooker body into a single integrated unit. The compression chamber is positioned and structured to work in conjunction with the induction heater and control systems without requiring separate handling or detachment, thereby simplifying user operation while maintaining the compression function.
5Ease of operation
If compression type ramen cookers have the heater integrally formed at the bottom of the compressed container, then the structure is compact, but the heater cannot be separated for washing the cooker
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the heater assembly from the cooker body by using a removable or detachable induction heater unit. This allows the heater to be separated for easy washing and cleaning of the cooker interior, while the modular mounting structure keeps the overall design compact and integrated during operation.
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
The solution provides safe, quick cooking with a chewy texture, ease of washing, and automatic ramen discharge, reducing cooking time and enhancing convenience.
Implementation Method 1
an induction heater rotatably mounted on the rear side of the cooking container to heat the cooking container
Implementation Method 2
a compression chamber mounted on the upper part of the upper main bar to close or open the cooking container while moving up and down
Data Source
AI summary
A compression type ramen cooker according to an embodiment includes a main frame including side plates formed on both sides thereof, an upper main bar connecting the upper portions of the side plates, and a lower main bar connecting the lower portions of the side plates, a cooking vessel part rotatably mounted on the inner sides of the side plates, a compression chamber mounted above the upper main bar to seal or open the cooking vessel part by moving up and down, an induction heater rotatably mounted on the rear side of the cooking vessel part to heat the cooking vessel part, a ramen discharging part for discharging cooked ramen from the cooking vessel part, and a drain mounted in the lower end of the side plates on both sides to discard the water used for cleaning the cooking vessel part after cooking.