JP2009113841A - Container for use in microwave oven - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a container for use in a microwave oven, when the container is capable of making instant noodles as a whole pervade with water, when cooking them in the microwave oven, and which is also capable of draining them easily. <P>SOLUTION: The container for use in the microwave oven consists of a container body, a hot-water drainer capable of being fixed to an edge of the container body so as to be detachable, and a lid capable of being fixed to the hot water drainer so as to be detachable. In this container, the hot-water drainer is installed with a float-preventing projection, which prevents noodles from floating, when the hot-water drainer is placed in the container body and fixed, then the noodles are placed in the drainer, and water is poured in it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a container for a microwave oven for cooking instant noodles in a microwave oven, and more particularly to a container used for cooking noodles such as instant fried noodles that require hot water cutting in a microwave oven.

  Many instant ramen and yakisoba are prepared by pouring hot water and loosening noodles. These noodles are sold in a state of being packed in a bag or in a dedicated container, and are widely used because of their ease.

Moreover, with the spread of microwave ovens, as a method for cooking instant noodles, a container for pouring water and heating it in a microwave oven instead of pouring hot water is also used. In particular, in the case of fried noodles, hot water draining is necessary, and a container for dealing with it is also considered as a prior art (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-34665 A

  However, when cooking instant noodles in a microwave oven, if a conventional microwave oven container is used, the noodles will rise when water and noodles are placed in the vessel, and the microwave oven heats the upper side of the noodles. This causes a problem that the entire noodle cannot absorb moisture sufficiently because only the lower side of the noodle absorbs moisture.

Accordingly, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a microwave oven container that can spread moisture throughout the noodles when cooking instant noodles in a microwave oven, and can easily cut hot water. The purpose is to provide.

The microwave oven container of the present invention is a microwave oven container comprising a container main body, a hot water colander that can be detachably fixed to an edge of the container main body, and a lid that can be detachably fixed to the hot water colander. The hot water colander is fixed in the container body, and when the noodles are placed inside the hot water colander and water is poured into the container body, the noodles are prevented from being lifted. It is provided in a colander.

And it is preferable that the said anti-lifting protrusion is movable.

Alternatively, it is preferable that when the hot water colander is inserted into the container body and fixed, the lifting prevention protrusion automatically protrudes inside the hot water colander.

Moreover, it is preferable that fixation of the said container main body and the said hot water colander is performed by bending the edge of an undercut or the said hot water colander.

The microwave oven container of the present invention is a microwave oven container comprising a container main body, a hot water colander that can be detachably fixed to an edge of the container main body, and a lid that can be detachably fixed to the hot water colander. The hot water colander is fixed in the container body, and when the noodles are placed inside the hot water colander and water is poured into the container body, the noodles are prevented from being lifted. By providing the colander, the noodles can be sufficiently moisturized, and the texture of the noodles can be improved.

And it becomes easy to put the said noodles because the said anti-lifting protrusion is movable.

Alternatively, when the hot water colander is inserted into the container body and fixed, the lifting prevention protrusion automatically protrudes inside the hot water colander, thereby improving the usability of the microwave oven container. Can do.

The container body and the hot water colander are fixed by undercutting or by bending the edge of the hot water colander, so that the container body and the hot water colander are fixed easily and reliably. Can do.

  The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The container 1 for microwave oven of 1st Embodiment is a container for cooking instant noodles with a microwave oven, Comprising: From the container main body 2, the hot water colander 3, and the lid | cover 4, as shown in FIG. Composed. The hot water colander 3 can be detachably fixed to the edge of the container body 2, and the lid 4 can be detachably fixed by being fitted inside the rim of the hot water colander 3. It has become.

The hot water colander 3 has a colander portion 5 for passing hot water and holding noodles when the hot tub is cut, and the colander portion 5 fixes the hot water colander 3 to the container body 2. When it does, it has a structure which becomes a position near the bottom of the container body 2.

A plurality of lifting prevention protrusions 6 are provided inside the hot water colander 3. This prevents the noodles 10 from floating when the hot water colander 3 is placed in the container body 2 and fixed, the noodles 10 are placed in the hot water colander 3 and the container body 2 is filled with water. It becomes possible to do. The lifting prevention protrusion 6 is formed integrally with the hot water colander 3 or is fixed to the hot water colander 3.

  Moreover, several structures can be used for the fixing means for the container body 2 and the hot water colander 3. FIG. 2 shows the fixing means. First, a method using the undercut 7 shown in FIG. 2A will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, an undercut 7 is provided at the edge of the hot water colander 3, and a hole 8 for inserting the undercut 7 is provided at the edge of the container body 2. Is provided. Since the undercut 7 has a shape in which a bulge is provided in the middle, when the undercut 7 is inserted into the hole 8, the bulge prevents the undercut 7 from easily coming out of the hole 8. Then, the hot water colander 3 is detachably fixed to the container body 2.

A plurality of the undercuts 7 and the holes 8 are provided at appropriate intervals according to the size of the microwave container 1 so that the hot water colander 3 does not come off during hot water cutting. To.

Next, FIG. 2B shows a method of fixing by bending the edge of the hot water colander 3. As shown in the figure, the hot water colander 3 is fixed to the container body 2 by bending a bent portion 9 provided at the edge of the hot water colander 3 along the edge of the container body 2.

In this case, the bent portion 9 may be provided over the entire periphery of the edge of the hot water colander 3 or a plurality of bent portions 9 may be partially provided.

Although it does not specifically limit about the material of the container 1 for microwave ovens of this invention, In order to use it with a microwave oven, it is preferable to use heat resistant PP. Moreover, since the container 1 for microwave ovens of this invention can also be used repeatedly, it is preferable to use the material which not only has the above heat resistance but has predetermined durability. Further, the planar shape is not particularly limited, and may be a circle or a rectangle.

Next, the usage method of the container 1 for microwave ovens of this invention is demonstrated in detail using figures.

The container 1 for microwave ovens of this invention is used in order to cook instant noodles with a microwave oven as mentioned above. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the hot water colander 3 is fixed to the container body 2 using the fixing means described above. Here, the undercut 6 is used as a fixing means.

And the noodles 10 are put into the said hot water colander 3 in the state as shown to Fig.4 (a). At this time, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the noodle 10 is placed under the lifting prevention protrusion 6 provided in the hot water colander 3.

When the noodle 10 is placed in a predetermined place, water is poured into the container body 2. At this time, water is poured so that the water surface 10 is higher than the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 and does not overflow when heated (see FIG. 5). At this time, the noodles 9 are lifted from the bottom of the container main body 2 by buoyancy, but are held by the anti-lifting protrusions 6 so that the noodles 10 do not float on the water surface 11.

When the water has been poured to a predetermined height, the lid 4 is fitted inside the edge of the hot water colander 3 and fixed, and the container body 2 is covered (see FIG. 6). And the said container 1 for microwave ovens is put into a microwave oven, and is heated for predetermined time of predetermined temperature. During the heating, until the noodles 10 absorb and release moisture, the noodles 9 are pressed by the lifting prevention protrusions 6 as described above, so that the noodles 10 are exposed from the water surface 11. In other words, moisture is absorbed by the whole noodle 10.

When heating by the microwave oven is finished, the microwave oven container 1 is taken out of the microwave oven, the lid 4 is removed, and the hot water colander 3 is placed in the state where the noodles 10 are contained, as shown in FIG. The container body 2 is removed and lifted to drain hot water, and the container body 2 is thrown away with hot water.

After the hot water is cut, the noodle 10 is transferred from the hot water colander 3 to the lid 4 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, when the sauce 14 and the quick-fried 13 are sprinkled on the noodle 10, cooking of the instant noodle 10 is completed. In this case, the lid 4 is used as a vessel.

Alternatively, after draining hot water, the hot water in the container main body 2 is discarded, and the noodle 10 is transferred from the hot water colander 3 to the container main body 2, and as shown in FIG. The container body 2 may be used as a container.

  Thus, the container 1 for microwave ovens of this invention can use the container main body 2 or the lid | cover 4 as a container.

  By the microwave oven container 1 of the present invention, moisture is absorbed by the instant noodle 10 as a whole, and the texture of the noodle 10 is greatly improved. Moreover, it is possible to perform hot water cutting easily and reliably.

  Next, the microwave oven container 15 of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 15 of the second embodiment.

  The structure of the microwave oven container 15 of the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment only in the structure of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ of the hot water colander 3, and the other structures, the container body 2 and the lid 4. Since this is the same as in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted, and here, the structure of the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 'is movable. Here, the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 'is movable so that it can be bent. FIG. 12A shows a folded state, and FIG. 12B shows a state before folding.

  The lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ can be bent, and can be stored in an opening provided in the hot water colander 3 when not bent. By doing so, when the noodle 10 is put in, the above-mentioned lifting prevention protrusion 6 'can be stored, so that it does not get in the way.

  Then, after the noodle 10 has been put in, the noodles 10 can be prevented from being lifted by bending the lifting prevention protrusions 6 '.

  In the present embodiment, the lift prevention protrusion 6 ′ is movable so that it can be bent. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this structure, and the lift prevention protrusion 6 ′ is pivoted to the hot water colander 3. It can also be fixed and movable.

  Next, the microwave oven container 16 of the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 16 of the third embodiment.

  The structure of the microwave oven container 16 of the third embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment only in the structure of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ of the hot water colander 3 and other structures, the container body 2 and the lid 4 are the same. Since this is the same as in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and here, the structure of the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ automatically protrudes to the inside of the hot water colander 3. Here, the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ having a substantially L shape is used.

  The lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ has a substantially L shape, and is rotatably fixed to the lower side of the opening 21 provided in the hot water colander 3 by a shaft 20. The lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' rotates around a bent portion, so that one side of the L-shape is outside the hot water colander 3 and the other side is inside. It is fixed.

  A description will be given of how the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ automatically protrudes. When the noodle 10 is put into the hot water colander 3, as shown in FIG. 14A, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ is in a state of jumping up and protrudes inside the hot water colander 3. Absent.

  In a state where the noodle 10 is placed in the hot water colander 3, the hot water colander 3 is placed in the container body 2 and fixed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the portion that protrudes outside the lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' hits the edge of the container body 2 and rotates around the shaft 20. By this rotation, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ protrudes to the inside of the hot water colander 3 and the portion of the rising prevention protrusion 6 ″ that is outside the pressing protrusion 6 ″ is pressed against the side wall of the container body 2. As a result, this protruding state is maintained.

  In this state, when water is poured into the container body 2, the noodle 10 is pressed by the protruding portion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″, and the lifting of the noodle 10 is prevented.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ can be automatically protruded, so that it can be used more easily.

  Next, the container 17 for microwave ovens of 4th Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 17 of the fourth embodiment.

  The structure of the microwave oven container 17 of the fourth embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment only in the structure of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ of the hot water colander 3 and other structures, the container body 2 and the lid. Since 4 is the same, the description thereof is omitted, and here, the structure of the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ automatically protrudes inside the hot water colander 3. Here, the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ having a combination of an arc and a straight line is used.

  The lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ has a shape combining an arc and a straight line, and is fixed to the upper side of the opening 21 provided in the hot water colander 3 by a shaft 20 so as to be rotatable. The lifting prevention protrusion 6 "'is supported so as to rotate around the end of the arc portion.

  A description will be given of how the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ automatically protrudes. When the noodle 10 is put into the hot water colander 3, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ′ is positioned outside the hot water colander 3. It does not protrude inside the cut colander 3.

  In a state where the noodle 10 is placed in the hot water colander 3, the hot water colander 3 is placed in the container body 2 and fixed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), an arc portion protruding outside the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ is pushed against the edge of the container body 2 and is centered on the shaft 20. Rotate. By this rotation, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ protrudes to the inside of the hot water colander 3. The projecting state is maintained by pressing the arc portion of the lifting prevention projection 6 ″ ″ against the side wall of the container body 2.

  In this state, when water is poured into the container body 2, the noodle 10 is pressed by the protruding portion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ to prevent the noodle 10 from lifting.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ can be automatically protruded, so that it can be used more easily.

  Next, the microwave oven container 18 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 18 according to the fifth embodiment.

  The structure of the microwave oven container 18 of the fifth embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment only in the structure of the rising prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ of the hot water colander 3; Since the lid 4 is the same, the description thereof is omitted, and here, the structure of the above-described lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ will be described in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the lifting prevention projection 6 ″ ″ ″ protrudes to the inside of the hot water colander 3 using a spring.

  The lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ includes a spring 22, an end stopper 23, a shaft 24, and a stopper 25. The end stopper 23 is provided at the end of the shaft 24, and the stopper 25 is provided at the intermediate part. A spring 22 is disposed between the end stopper 23 and the stopper 25.

Further, the shaft 24 is inserted into a hole 26 provided in the hot water colander 3 so that the side wall of the hot water colander 3 is positioned between the spring 22 and the stopper 25. ing.

  A description will be given of how the floating prevention protrusion 6 "" projects. When the noodle 10 is put into the hot water colander 3, the end stopper 23 is pushed outward by the elastic force of the spring 22, as shown in FIG. The tip portion of the shaft 24 (portion protruding from the stopper 25) is slightly protruded.

  In a state where the noodle 10 is placed in the hot water colander 3, the hot water colander 3 is placed in the container body 2 and fixed. At this time, when the hot water colander 3 is inserted into the container body 2 while pushing the end stopper 23 of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ by hand, the end stopper 23 is pushed by the container body 3, The shaft 24 of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ protrudes to the inside of the hot water colander 3 against the elastic force of the spring 22. The protruding state is maintained by pressing the end stopper 23 against the side wall of the container body 2.

  In this state, when water is poured into the container body 2, the noodle 10 is pressed by the protruding portion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ ″ to prevent the noodle 10 from lifting.

  Further, when the noodle 10 is completed and the hot water is cut off, the end stopper 23 is pushed outward by the spring 22 when the hot water colander 3 is taken out of the container body 2, so that the above described automatic operation is automatically performed. The amount of protrusion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ is restored to the original, and the noodle 10 is easily transferred to the bowl.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the protrusion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ is automatically returned to the original position. This not only prevents the noodle from rising, but also facilitates the removal of the noodle. Usability is improved.

  Next, the microwave oven container 19 according to the sixth embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the microwave oven container 19 according to the sixth embodiment.

  A container 19 for a microwave oven according to the sixth embodiment includes a container body 2, a hot water colander 3, and a lid 4. The hot water colander 3 is provided with a lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″, and the container body 2 is provided with a rib 27 corresponding to the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″.

  The floating prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ ′ is structured to automatically protrude to the inside of the hot water colander 3. Here, the prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ ″ rotating with the lower end of the hot water colander 3 as a fulcrum is used.

  The lifting prevention projection 6 ″ ″ ″ ″ has a substantially L shape, and an end thereof is connected to the lower end of the hot water colander 3. Then, the other end portion projects from the opening 21 provided in the hot water colander 3.

The lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ is integrally formed with the hot water colander 3. As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the above-mentioned lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ ″ extends downward from the lower end of the hot water colander 3 and is formed into an L-shape that is bent halfway.

In use, the above-described anti-lifting protrusion 6 '' '' 'is bent upward at the connecting portion at the lower end of the hot water colander 3, and the above-described anti-lifting protrusion 6' '' '' is rotated, The tip is inserted into the opening 21 so as to protrude slightly inward (see FIG. 20B).

  And as shown to Fig.21 (a), the noodles 10 are put into the said hot water colander 3 of the above-mentioned state, and the said hot water colander 3 is put into the container main body 2, and is fixed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), a portion protruding outside the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ′ ″ ″ is pushed by the 17 provided on the container body 2, and the lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' '' 'protrudes inward. The protruding portion is maintained by pressing the outer portion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ ″ against the side wall of the container body 2.

  In this state, when water is poured into the container body 2, the noodle 10 is pressed by the protruding portion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 ″ ″ ″ to prevent the noodle 10 from lifting.

  In addition, when the noodle 10 is completed and the hot water is cut off, when the hot water colander 3 is taken out of the container body 2, the lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' '' 'attempts to return to the original state. The protrusion of the lifting prevention protrusion 6 '' '' 'is automatically reduced and the noodle 10 can be easily transferred to the bowl.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the above-described anti-lifting protrusions 6 '' '' 'can be automatically protruded, not only the noodles can be prevented from being lifted but also the noodles can be easily taken out, which is easier to use. Will be better.

It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an expanded sectional view of the fixing means of the container for microwave ovens of 1st Embodiment, (a) is an expanded sectional view of the fixing means using an undercut, (b) is an enlarged view of the fixing means using a bending part. It is. It is sectional drawing of the state which put the hot water colander in the container main body. (A) is sectional drawing which shows the state when putting noodles in a hot water colander, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the state which put noodles in hot water colander. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which put the instant noodle and water in the container main body. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which put the instant noodle and water in the container main body, and was covered. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which lifts the hot water colander and is performing hot water cutting. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which has transferred the noodles from the hot water cutting colander to the lid | cover. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which put the noodles in the lid | cover and has put the sauce and the quick. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which put the noodles in the container main body, and has put the sauce and the quick. It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of 2nd Embodiment. It is an expanded sectional view of the lifting prevention protrusion of 2nd Embodiment, (a) is the state which protruded the lifting prevention protrusion, (b) is the state which stored the lifting prevention protrusion in opening. It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of 3rd Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the operating condition of the raising prevention protrusion of 3rd Embodiment, (a) is the state before protruding, (b) is the state which starts protrusion, and (c) is the state which protruded It is. It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of 4th Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the operating condition of the raising prevention protrusion of 4th Embodiment, (a) is the state which starts protrusion, (b) is the state which protruded. It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of 5th Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which shows the operating condition of the raising prevention protrusion of 5th Embodiment, (a) is the state which starts protrusion, (c) is the state which protruded. It is sectional drawing of the container for microwave ovens of 6th Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the hot water cutting colander of 6th Embodiment, (a) is the state immediately after a hot water cutting colander was shape | molded, (b) is the state which assembled the hot water cutting colander. It is sectional drawing which shows the operating condition of the raising prevention protrusion of 6th Embodiment, (a) is the state before protruding, (b) is the state which starts protrusion. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which put noodles in the hot water colander and set to the container main body.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Container for microwave oven of 1st Embodiment 2 Container main body 3 Hot-cold colander 4 Lid 5 Colander part 6, 6 ', 6'',6''', 6 '''', 6 '''''Lifting Prevention protrusion 7 Undercut 8 Hole 9 Bending part 10 Instant noodle 11 Water surface 12 Soup 13 Gunpowder 14 Source 15 Microwave oven container 16 of the second embodiment Microwave oven container 17 of the third embodiment of the fourth embodiment Microwave oven container 18 Microwave oven container 19 of the sixth embodiment Microwave oven container 20 of the sixth embodiment Axis 21 Opening 22 Spring 23 End stopper 24 Axis 25 Stopper 26 Hole 27 Rib

Claims (4)

A container for a microwave oven comprising a container body, a hot water colander that can be detachably fixed to the edge of the container body, and a lid that can be detachably fixed to the hot water colander,
The hot water colander is fixed in the container body, and when the noodles are placed inside the hot water colander and water is poured into the container body, the noodles are prevented from being lifted up. A container for a microwave oven provided in the above. 2. The microwave oven container according to claim 1, wherein the lifting prevention protrusion is movable. 2. The microwave oven container according to claim 1, wherein when the hot water colander is inserted and fixed in the container body, the lifting prevention protrusion automatically protrudes to the inner side of the hot water colander. The container for microwave oven according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container main body and the hot water colander are fixed by bending an undercut or an edge of the hot water colander.

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