JP2002000187A - Device for producing candy floss - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe candy floss production device having a main electric switch at a place not energized by a happening and the switch structure not operated by a light touch. SOLUTION: This candy floss production device on whose main body a detachable tray is disposed, characterized in that a main electric source switch can be locked by its rotation in a prescribed direction in a pressed state is disposed on the main body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing cotton candy.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are a lot of toys for girls and others who play as they imitate their mothers, work in the kitchen, eat meals, etc., and among them, they can actually enjoy cooking food safely. There was a simulation experience toy. Among the simulated toys, there was a cotton candy production device that could make cotton candy with one's own hands and enjoy parties with friends.

[0003] The cotton candy production apparatus comprises a base body serving as a base, a cotton candy production mechanism, a tray for receiving the produced cotton candy, and an electric circuit for controlling the cotton candy production mechanism. Was. The cotton candy production mechanism arranged on the base body of the cotton candy production equipment dissolves sugar poured into the syrup by heating it to a high temperature with a heater, and scatters it by centrifugal force to pull the yarn from the slits around it. A rotary kettle for producing cotton candy, a heater provided with a temperature fuse for heating the rotary kettle to a high temperature, and a motor for rotating the rotary kettle. The electric circuit that controls the cotton candy production mechanism of the cotton candy production device is a power supply circuit for the motor that rotates the rotary pot, a temperature control circuit that heats the rotary pot to a high temperature, and prevents overheating accidents in the heater section. It consists of a thermal fuse and a power switch for turning on and off the main power supply. The rotating kettle of the cotton candy manufacturing mechanism is made of metal and rotates at a high speed, and is heated to a high temperature by a heater. For this reason, a fat cover is provided as a safety measure tree to prevent a young child from injuring his / her hand or finger and getting burned or injured when the guardian takes his / her eyes off. This cover also had the effect of making it easier to pour sugar into the rotary kettle.

[0004] To use the cotton candy manufacturing apparatus, first plug the product into an outlet and turn on the main power switch. When the power is turned on, the rotary kettle starts rotating and is heated by the heater. After the preheating operation is performed for a while, and the temperature of the rotating pot reaches a steady temperature, sugar is poured into the feeding port one by one using the attached measuring spoon. If you forget to attach the tray at this time, you need to be careful because cotton candy splatters around and there is a risk of burns if hot sugar gets on your hands. After playing, turn the power well after the cotton candy has come out. Then, first remove the plug from the outlet to prevent accidental operation, then cool down the rotating pot and rotating shaft sufficiently, disassemble the covers and trays and clean them to keep them clean Was something.

However, the main power switch is a lock switch having a curved operating lever surface. For example, when the operating lever surface on the side that opens the contact is pressed when the contact is closed, the contact is opened. The switch locks when open. The switch operation is easy because the contact status switches and locks by just pressing it, but it is easy to inadvertently disconnect the device plug into the outlet and turn off the main power supply and start cleaning, and your body and objects are switched off by the main power switch. When the power is turned on, the metal rotary hook operates and there is a danger of serious injury.

Further, when the main power switch is turned off after idling after playing and the rotary pot is cooled down, or when the guardian forgets to remove the plug from the outlet and leaves the place for errands, If there was something that fell on the switch, or if the child was interested and pressed the switch to turn on the power, the device was activated and there was a danger of fire or accident.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and is intended to prevent the power from being turned on simply by touching the switch by mistake.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe cotton candy manufacturing apparatus by changing a disposition location and using a main power switch having a switch structure that does not operate with a light contact.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
In the cotton candy manufacturing apparatus provided with a detachable tray in the main body, a main power switch which is locked by being rotated in a predetermined direction while being pressed is provided at an upper part of the main body.

According to the present invention, there is provided a main power switch having a mechanism in which a contact is not closed when an operation portion of the switch is depressed, and the contact is closed and locked by rotating the switch in a predetermined direction while being depressed. Is provided on the upper part of the apparatus main body. For example, even if a parent turns off the main power switch and forgets to remove the plug from the outlet after playing cotton candy with this device, even if an object hits or is pressed by the operation part of the main power switch, The contacts are not closed and the device does not operate. Also, it is difficult for small children, etc., to sequentially perform the two operations of turning while pressing the operation part of the switch, so it is convinced that cotton candy can not be made unless a guardian is accompanied. Can be.

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The contact is not closed only by pressing down,
A main power switch to be closed and locked by turning in a predetermined direction while pressed down is disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus body, and does not rotate in a predetermined direction even if the main power switch is inadvertently touched. Provided is a safe cotton candy manufacturing device which is configured so as not to be turned on as far as possible and has no danger of causing an accident, a fire or the like.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the appearance of the present invention. As shown, a detachable tray 2, a main power switch 3 for turning on and off the main power of the apparatus, and sugar, which is a raw material of cotton candy, are provided on a main body 1. A temperature control switch 4 for controlling the temperature of a heater that dissolves in a syrup in a rotary kettle is provided. Thus, by arranging the switch on the upper part of the main body, the possibility of operating the switch by mistake can be reduced as compared with the case of arranging the switch on the side part of the main body. Further, the main power switch 3 is configured so that the contacts are not closed and locked unless it is turned clockwise while being pressed.

Next, the structure of the power switch according to the present invention will be described. 2 shows a cross section taken along the line AA in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main power switch, and FIG. 4 shows an exploded perspective view. Note that FIGS. 2 to 4 show only members necessary for explanation, and omit members unnecessary for explanation.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the main power switch 3 includes a tab 3a, a rotating member 3b, a pedestal 3c, a spring 3
d, and the mounting relationship of each member is as follows. That is, the tab 3a and the rotating member 3b can be integrally rotated so that the tab 3a is provided above the rotating member 3b.
Are press-fitted and connected by an engaging portion 3e. At this time, a tab 3 is provided in an opening 3f provided on the upper bottom
The tab 3a is fitted so that the tab 3a does not run idle at the joint with the rotating member 3b even if the tab is strongly twisted during use. Tab 3a
The rotating member 3b connected to the base 3c is inserted from below into the opening 3h of the pedestal 3c, and the engaging portion 3i provided below the rotating member 3b.
And the step 3j of the pedestal 3c are loosely engaged with each other, and are simultaneously urged upward by a spring 3d.

The rotating member 3b is provided with three projections 3k, 3m, and 3n, and each projection functions as follows. That is, the protrusion 3k is guided in a vertically long guide groove (not shown) formed inside the pedestal 3c, so that the protrusion 3k can move in the guide groove in the up-down direction and cannot move in the left-right direction. I have. Thus, when a force is applied in the direction of twisting the main power switch due to negligence, the groove and the projection are engaged, and the operation of the switch can be prevented. Conversely, when the switch is operated correctly and twisted after pressing the switch, the convex portion 3k moves down in the guide groove and then comes out of the groove, so that the switch can rotate in a predetermined section and can be twisted. .

The projection 3n holds the switch so that when the switch is operated, the switch 3r is engaged with the notch 3p provided in the base 3c so that the switch 3r can be kept pressed. is there.

The convex portion 3m is used to press down the actuator 3s of the switch 3r fixed to the fixing member 3q when the switch is operated.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show various states of the switch section. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the contacts of the switch are opened during standby, that is, when the switch is open. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the tag 3a of the operation knob portion of the switch is pressed down. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the tag 3a is rotated in the clockwise direction while the tag is pressed, and the state of the actuator 3s of the switch 3r is reversed. The contact is closed, and the convex portion 3n hits the side surface of the notch and is locked.

As described above, the main power switch according to the present invention does not operate unless it is pressed and then turned, and does not enter a locked state. Therefore, the main power switch malfunctions when the switch is slightly touched. Inadvertently, the device can be operated inadvertently, reducing the risk of an accident or fire.

[0019]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects.

According to the present invention, even if a parent turns off the main power switch after playing cotton candy with the present apparatus and forgets to unplug the main power switch, there is still an object in the operation section of the main power switch. If hit or pushed, the contacts will not close and the device will not operate. In addition, it is difficult for small children, etc., to sequentially perform the two operations of turning while pressing the operation part of the switch, so there is a danger that accidents such as large injuries may occur due to indiscriminate mischief on the switch part This is a safe and considerable cotton candy manufacturing device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main power switch shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of a main power switch.

FIG. 5 shows a first state and a positional relationship of a main power switch unit.

FIG. 6 shows a second state and a positional relationship of the main power switch unit.

FIG. 7 illustrates a third state and a positional relationship of the main power switch unit.

FIG. 8 is a view showing the appearance of a conventional product.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Tray 3 Main power switch 3a Tab 3b Rotating member 3c Pedestal 3d Spring 3e Engaging part 3f Opening 3g Square shaft 3h Opening 3i Engaging part 3j Stepped part 3k Convex part 3m Convex part 3n Convex part 3p Notch 3q Fixing member 3r Switch 3s Actuator

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A cotton candy manufacturing apparatus having a detachable tray mounted on a main body, wherein a main power switch which is locked by being rotated in a predetermined direction while being pressed is disposed at an upper portion of the main body. And cotton candy production equipment.