JP2004329589A - Teapot - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a teapot, by which tea is extracted while soaking tea leaves in hot water and keeping them warm with a simple structure, and also the extracted tea is kept warm in an excellent state. <P>SOLUTION: The teapot 1 includes: a vessel body having a heat insulation space layer 6 between an inner vessel 2a and an outer vessel 2b; a shoulder member 3 to be mounted on the upper opening part of the vessel body 2; a tea strainer 4 which is removably hung from the shoulder member 3 and inserted to the vessel body 2 from the insertion hole 3a of the shoulder member 3; and a lid 5. A ring shape first step part 10 is formed at the upper edge of the insertion hole in the shoulder member 3. A lock flange 12 to be hung from the first step part 10 is formed in the peripheral edge of the upper opening part in the tea strainer 4. A ring shape second step part 15 is formed in an inner peripheral part on the upper surface of the lock flange 12. The lid 5 is placed on the first step part 10 or the second step part 15. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tabletop teapot, and more specifically, to extract tea while immersing tea leaves in hot water and keeping it warm in a container body having a heat insulating space layer, and to keep the extracted tea warm as it is. Regarding teapots that can be made.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, tea leaves such as green tea, oolong tea, Poor tea, etc. are soaked in hot water to extract tea while keeping warm, and to keep the extracted tea as it is, it is made of pottery, metal, glass teapot made of thick cloth. It is done to put a teakoze.
[0003]
In recent years, a double-structured teapot provided with a heat insulating layer has been proposed in order to improve the heat retention. This teapot includes a container body provided with a heat insulating space layer between the inner container and the outer container, a mouth member screwed to an edge of the container body, and a lid. The mouth member is provided with a cylindrical body and a shoulder member integrally, and an engaging portion of a tea strainer is formed at a lower end of the cylindrical body, and a tea strainer is detachably attached to this engaging portion. I have. Further, a screw portion is formed in the upper inner peripheral portion of the cylindrical body, and a lid is screwed to the screw portion. The mouth member is attached to the container main body by inserting the tea strainer into the container main body, and screwed to a screw portion formed on the inner opening side of the container main body, and the shoulder member of the container main body is attached by this attachment. It is provided so as to cover the outer peripheral portion of the container body from the opening edge (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-25312 (FIGS. 1 and 2 on page 2-3)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned teakozee, the teakozee is made of cloth and has a small heat-retaining power, so that the tea is not only easy to cool down, but also a teapot for directly putting normal tea leaves into the container, and a tea strainer suspended from the opening. Even when the tea is put in a teapot of a type in which it is difficult to attach and detach the tea strainer, tannin is extracted from the tea leaves during the heat retention, the astringency increases, and the flavor of the tea may be impaired.
[0006]
In a double-structured teapot having a heat insulating layer, the mouth member and the lid are attached by being screwed into the container body and the cylindrical body. It has to be formed to complicate the structure, increase the number of parts, and increase the cost. In addition, since the tea strainer is detachably provided on the cylindrical body and the number of parts is large, it is troublesome to disassemble and wash after use. Further, the above-mentioned teapot is convenient for carrying, but it is not suitable as a teapot used for easily enjoying tea on a table because tea cannot be easily poured.
[0007]
Therefore, the present invention provides a tabletop teapot that can extract tea while keeping warm by soaking tea leaves in hot water with a simple structure and further keeping the extracted tea in good condition. The purpose is.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a container body having an insulating space layer between an inner container and an outer container, a shoulder member attached to an upper opening of the container body, and a detachable member attached to the shoulder member. A tea strainer that is suspended from the insertion hole of the shoulder member and inserted into the container main body, and a lid that covers the upper opening of the container main body or the upper opening of the tea strainer, wherein the shoulder member includes: An annular first step is formed at the upper edge of the insertion hole, and the tea strainer forms a locking flange suspended by the shoulder member at the periphery of the upper opening. An annular second step portion is formed in a peripheral portion, and the lid can be placed on either the first step portion or the second step portion. In addition, the inner diameter of the first and second steps and the outer diameter of the lid are substantially the same, and further, the engagement between the inner surface of the locking flange and the lower surface of the first step is engaged with the first step. A step portion may be provided, and the outer peripheral portion of the upper surface of the locking flange may be formed in a tapered shape that is gradually inclined downward toward the inner peripheral side. A portion may extend from an upper periphery of the shoulder member. Further, a spout can be formed in the shoulder member, and a cover portion that covers an upper portion of the spout can be extended to an outer peripheral portion of the locking flange, and the tea strainer has a At this time, it is preferable that a locking rib that can be locked to the first step portion is protrudingly provided. Further, it is preferable that both or one of the shoulder member and the locking flange is made of a synthetic resin.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 5, FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of a teapot, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the teapot showing a state where a tea strainer is removed, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the teapot, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the teapot.
[0010]
The teapot 1 of the present embodiment is for holding tea for 1 to 4 persons, and includes a container body 2 having a double insulation structure, a shoulder member 3 attached to an opening of the container body 2, and a shoulder member 3. It comprises a tea strainer 4 suspended and inserted into the container body, and a lid 5 mounted on the upper part of the tea strainer 4.
[0011]
The container body 2 is obtained by integrally welding upper openings of a metal bottomed inner container 2a and a bottomed outer container 2b, and a heat insulating space layer having a vacuum heat insulating structure is provided between the two containers 2a and 2b. 6 are formed. The container main body 2 is formed in a pot shape having a gentle bulge from an upper portion to a lower portion, and a shoulder member 3 is integrally attached to an upper opening of the container main body 2.
[0012]
The shoulder member 3 is attached to the upper opening of the container body 2 and is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a spout 7 and a handle 8 which protrude to the outer peripheral side. The upper edge of the shoulder member 3 is formed with a first tapered portion 9 that is gradually inclined downward from the outer peripheral side toward the inner peripheral side. On the inner peripheral side of the first tapered portion of the shoulder member 3, an annular first step portion 10 in which the tea strainer 4 is suspended is continuously provided on the upper edge of the insertion hole 3 a formed in the shoulder member 3. Is formed.
[0013]
The tea strainer 4 includes a vertically elongated tubular body 11 having a bottom formed of a mesh member, a locking flange 12 made of synthetic resin connected to an upper peripheral edge of the tubular body 11, and a bottom portion of the tubular body 11. And a frame 13 made of a synthetic resin to be fitted to the frame. The outer diameter of the locking flange 12 is formed to be larger than the diameter of the upper outer periphery of the shoulder member 3, and when the locking flange 12 is mounted on the shoulder member 3, the outer peripheral portion extends from the upper outer circumference of the shoulder member 3. It is formed to extend.
[0014]
A second tapered portion 14 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the upper surface of the locking flange 12 so as to be gradually inclined downward from the outer peripheral side toward the inner peripheral side, and the lower surface of the locking flange 12 is formed on the shoulder member 3. The first tapered portion 9 is formed in a taper shape substantially the same as the inclination of the first tapered portion 9 so that the lower surface of the locking flange 12 and the first tapered portion 9 are in close contact with each other when the locking flange 12 is placed on the shoulder member 3. ing. A second step portion 15 having the same diameter as the first step portion 10 is continuously formed on the inner peripheral portion of the upper surface of the second taper portion 14 of the locking flange 12. In addition, a locking step 16 that engages with the first step 10 formed on the shoulder member 3 protrudes from an inner peripheral lower surface of the locking flange 12.
[0015]
The frame 13 is formed in a short cylindrical shape, and a cross-shaped rib passing through the center is formed at the bottom. On the outer peripheral side of the bottom of the frame 13, four locking ribs 17 protrude from an extension of the rib.
[0016]
Each locking rib 17 is formed in a substantially triangular cross section that converges toward the lower end. The size of the cylindrical body 11 is such that the tea leaves put in the cylindrical body 11 can be completely immersed in the hot water poured into the cylindrical body 11, and when the tea strainer 4 is attached to the shoulder member 3, the container body 2 It is desirable that the inner rib is formed to such a depth that the locking rib 17 of the frame 13 does not contact the inner bottom.
[0017]
The lid 5 is formed of a synthetic resin, and is formed in a substantially hemispherical shape whose outer diameter is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the first step portion 10 and the second step portion 15. A knob 5a protrudes from the center of the lid 5, and a vent hole 5b is formed near the outer periphery.
[0018]
The teapot 1 formed as described above is also suitable for extracting unfermented tea such as green tea. In particular, black tea called fermented tea, Chinese tea such as oolong tea and Poor tea, and extraction time It is suitable for extracting healthy tea made by drying long-running bean tea, persimmon leaf tea, loquat tea, and other tree leaves and herbs. When extracting tea, first, the locking flange 12 of the tea strainer 4 is placed on the first tapered portion 9 of the shoulder member 3, and the first tapered portion 9 and the lower surface of the locking flange 12 are brought into close contact with each other. At the same time, the locking step 16 of the locking collar 12 is brought into contact with the first step 10 of the shoulder member 3, and the tea strainer 4 is suspended from the shoulder member 3. An appropriate amount of tea leaves is put into the cylindrical body 11 of the tea strainer 4, and an appropriate amount of hot water is poured into the container body 2 from the upper opening of the tea strainer 4. At this time, the hot water to be poured is introduced into the inside of the container main body 2 by the second taper portion 14 formed on the locking flange 12 of the tea strainer 4, and the hot water can be prevented from spilling to the outside of the container main body 2.
[0019]
The lid 5 is placed on the second step 15 of the tea strainer 4, and tea is extracted while keeping the inside of the container body 2 warm. When extracting Chinese tea or healthy tea, pour boiling water into the container body 2, and when adding green tea, cool the boiling water slightly according to the type of leaf and then cool the container body. By pouring into 2, good tea can be extracted according to the type of tea leaf.
[0020]
After a lapse of a predetermined time, the locking flange 12 of the tea strainer 4 is picked up, the tea strainer 4 is pulled up, and one of the locking ribs 17 is locked to the first step portion 10 as shown in FIG. The side surface of the tubular body 11 facing the locking rib 17 is inclined and supported by the first tapered portion 9 of the shoulder member 3, and the tea strainer 4 and the tea leaves are drained. After the hot water is removed, the tea strainer 4 is taken out to an appropriate vessel, and the lid 5 is placed on the first step 10 formed on the shoulder member 3 to keep the extracted tea warm. The warmed tea is poured into a cup or cup from the spout 7 as appropriate.
[0021]
When pulling up the tea strainer 4, the locking flange 12 of the tea strainer 4 has an outer diameter protruding outward from the upper end of the shoulder member 3, so that the locking flange 12 is easily picked, and Since it is made of a synthetic resin, the locking flange 12 can be prevented from becoming hot, and the heat of tea or the like in the inner container 2a can be prevented from escaping to the outside due to the heat transfer. Can be maintained. Further, when the tea strainer 4 is attached or detached, even if the locking flange 12 may buffer the shoulder member 3, the locking flange 12 and the shoulder member 3 are both formed of synthetic resin. There is no risk of damaging the shoulder member 3.
[0022]
Further, the tea strainer 4 is provided with four locking ribs 17 protruding outward from the bottom, so that the tea strainer 4 can be held upright in the newly transferred dish. Depending on the type of tea leaves, some teas can be extracted two or more times, such as the second tea and the third tea. In this case, the tea strainer 4 once removed is attached to the shoulder member 3 again, and hot water is poured in. Tea can be extracted more than once. In addition, by holding the removed tea strainer 4 in an upright state in the transferred vessel, the hot water contained in the tea leaves can be cut off well before extracting the second and third teas, Second and third teas can be satisfactorily extracted.
[0023]
The extracted tea leaves can be easily taken out of the teapot by removing the tea strainer 4, the tannin extraction from the tea leaves can be moderately suppressed, the tea flavor is maintained, and the tea leaves are extracted in good condition. Tea can be kept warm. Furthermore, after use, the lid 5 and the tea strainer 4 can be removed from the container body 2 and can be easily washed.
[0024]
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a teapot showing a second embodiment of the present invention. The same portions as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
[0025]
The outer diameter of the flange member 22 of the tea strainer 21 applied to the teapot 20 of the present embodiment is formed to be larger than the diameter of the upper end of the shoulder member 3, and a part thereof is further outwardly formed. A cover portion 23 that protrudes and covers the upper part of the spout 7 formed in the shoulder member 3 is integrally formed.
[0026]
In this embodiment, by covering the upper part of the spout 7 formed in the shoulder member 3 with the cover part 23, the heat in the container body 2 and the scent from the tea leaves escape from the spout 7 during tea extraction. This can be prevented as much as possible, and good tea can be extracted.
[0027]
In each of the above embodiments, the entire outer peripheral portion of the locking flange is extended from the upper outer periphery of the shoulder member so that the locking flange can be easily picked when the tea strainer is attached or detached. In the invention, a part of the outer peripheral portion of the locking flange may be extended from the upper outer periphery of the shoulder member. Further, the tubular body of the tea strainer can be formed long so that the locking rib abuts on the inner bottom of the container body when the locking flange of the tea strainer is suspended from the shoulder member. Is not limited to four as in the above-described embodiment, but is arbitrary. Further, a tapered surface having the same inclination as the first tapered portion of the shoulder member is formed on the back surface of the locking flange without providing the locking step portion on the back surface of the tea strainer, and the tapered surface and the first tapered surface are formed. The tea strainer may be suspended from the shoulder member by closely contacting the parts.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first invention, tea can be favorably extracted from tea leaves while keeping the temperature of hot water high in the container body having heat insulation. In addition, the tea leaves after extraction can be easily taken out of the teapot by removing the tea strainer, the tannin extraction from the tea leaves can be moderately suppressed, and the tea flavor is maintained and extracted in good condition. Tea can be kept warm. Further, since the structure is simple, it can be easily cleaned after use.
[0029]
According to the second and third aspects of the present invention, the tea strainer can be suspended in close contact with the shoulder member, so that the heat retaining state in the container body can be favorably maintained. According to the fourth invention, when pouring hot water into the container main body, the tapered portion guides the hot water into the container main body and can prevent the hot water from spilling out of the container main body. According to the fifth invention, When the tea strainer is attached to and detached from the container main body, the locking flange protrudes from the shoulder member. Further, according to the sixth aspect, during the extraction of tea, it is possible to prevent heat in the container body and fragrance from the tea leaves from escaping from the spout as much as possible, and to extract good tea. Furthermore, according to the seventh invention, after extracting tea, tea leaves and a tea strainer can be easily drained with hot water. According to the eighth invention, when the tea strainer is attached or detached, the locking flange becomes hot. This can be prevented, and even if the shoulder member and the locking flange are buffered at the time of attachment / detachment, it can be made hard to be damaged.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 5 FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of a teapot showing a first embodiment of the present invention FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a teapot showing a state where a container is removed. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a teapot showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a teapot showing a first embodiment of the present invention. Enlarged sectional view of a main part of a teapot showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
1, 20: teapot, 2: container body, 2a: inner container, 2b: outer container, 3: shoulder member, 3a: insertion hole, 4, 21: tea strainer, 5: lid, 6: heat insulating space layer, 9 ... First taper portion, 10 ... First step portion, 11 ... Cylindrical body, 12,22 ... Locking flange, 13 ... Frame body, 14 ... Second taper portion, 15 ... Second step portion, 16 ... Locking Step, 17 ... locking rib, 23 ... cover

Claims (8)

A container body having an insulating space layer between the inner container and the outer container, a shoulder member attached to the upper opening of the container body, and a container detachably suspended from the shoulder member and inserted through the insertion hole of the shoulder member. In a teapot having a tea strainer inserted into the main body and an upper opening of the container body or a lid covering the upper opening of the tea strainer, the shoulder member has an annular first edge at an upper edge of the insertion hole. A step portion is formed, and the tea strainer is provided with a locking flange suspended from the shoulder member on the periphery of the upper opening, and an annular second step portion is formed on the inner peripheral portion of the upper surface of the locking flange. Wherein the lid can be placed on either the first step portion or the second step portion. The teapot according to claim 1, wherein an inner diameter of the first and second steps and an outer diameter of the lid are substantially the same. The teapot according to claim 1, wherein a locking step that engages with the first step is provided on a lower surface of an inner peripheral edge of the locking flange. The teapot according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the outer peripheral portion of the upper surface of the locking flange is formed in a tapered shape that is gradually inclined downward toward the inner peripheral side. 5. The teapot according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of an outer peripheral portion of the locking flange extends from an upper outer periphery of the shoulder member. 6. The teapot according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a spout is formed in the shoulder member, and a cover portion that covers an upper portion of the spout extends on an outer peripheral portion of the locking flange. . The teapot according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the tea strainer has a locking rib protrudingly provided on a bottom portion of the tea strainer when the hot water is drained. . The teapot according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein at least one of the shoulder member and the locking flange is made of a synthetic resin.

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