JP2642296B2 - Cooking equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus for heating an object to be cooked in a cooking container and cooking the object.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A gas burner for heating a cooking vessel containing tempura oil, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the cooking vessel,
Temperature setting means for determining the set temperature, a combustion controller for controlling the amount of combustion of the gas burner so that the detected temperature becomes the set temperature, and when the detected temperature first reaches the set temperature (to prevent frequent buzzer sounds). 2. Description of the Related Art A cooking apparatus including a buzzer and a notifying unit for notifying a state in which an object to be cooked can be input has been conventionally known.

[0003]

In the above-mentioned conventional cooking apparatus, after the buzzer sounds, the user puts the food into tempura oil at a set temperature. If too much oil is added, the oil temperature drops significantly to the oil temperature range where frying is not possible, and the food to be cooked absorbs oil and does not fry well.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a cooking apparatus which improves the usability for satisfactorily cooking an object to be cooked, for example, in fried food cooking in which an object to be cooked is poured into a cooking liquid. .

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following constitution. (1) a heating source for heating a cooking vessel containing a cooking liquid, a temperature sensor disposed in contact with the cooking vessel and detecting the temperature of the cooking vessel, temperature setting means for determining a set temperature, and a detected temperature. And a combustion controller that controls the heating power of the heating source so that the temperature becomes the set temperature. A notifying means for notifying when the temperature drops by a predetermined temperature is provided.

(2) A heating source for heating the cooking vessel containing the cooking liquid, a temperature sensor arranged in contact with the cooking vessel and detecting the temperature of the cooking vessel, and temperature setting means for determining a set temperature. And a combustion controller that controls the heating power of the heating source so that the detected temperature becomes the set temperature. After the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, the detected temperature decreases due to the input of the object to be cooked or the like. A notifying means for notifying when the degree becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value is provided.

(3) In addition to the above (1) or (2), the notification by the notification means is continued until immediately before the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again.

(4) In addition to the above (1), (2) or (3), when the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again, the notification means is sent to the notification means.
The notification is performed in a notification mode different from the notification based on the notification.

[0009]

The combustion controller controls the heating power by the heating source so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor disposed in contact with the cooking vessel containing the cooking liquid becomes the set temperature. Control. The notifying means notifies when the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the set temperature after the detected temperature reaches the set temperature due to, for example, the input of an object to be cooked.

[0010] [Claim 2] The combustion controller controls the heating power of the heating source so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor arranged in contact with the cooking vessel containing the cooking liquid becomes the set temperature. Control. The notifying unit notifies when the degree of decrease in the detected temperature becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value after the detected temperature reaches the set temperature due to, for example, the input of an object to be cooked.

The combustion controller controls the heating power of the heating source so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor disposed in contact with the cooking vessel containing the cooking liquid becomes the set temperature. Control. Notification means, after the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, by throwing in the food, etc.
Until immediately before the lowering degree of or detected temperature when the detected temperature drops below the set temperature by a predetermined temperature starts notification when it is above a predetermined value, the detected temperature again reaches the set temperature, the paper
The notification by the informing means is continued.

[Claim 4] (Refer to claim 1) The combustion controller is arranged so that the temperature detected by the temperature sensor disposed in contact with the cooking vessel containing the cooking liquid becomes the set temperature. To control the heating power by the heating source. Informing means, after reaching the detected temperature is the set temperature, when the temperature detected by turned etc. the food is subjected to notification when drops below the set temperature by a predetermined temperature, the detected temperature reaches again the set temperature, detected
When the temperature drops from the set temperature by a predetermined temperature,
The notification is performed in a notification mode different from the notification by the notification unit .

[0013] (Claim 2) The combustion controller is provided with a heating power by a heating source such that a temperature detected by a temperature sensor arranged in contact with a cooking vessel containing a cooking liquid becomes a set temperature. Control. Informing means, after reaching the detected temperature is the set temperature, when the lowering degree of the temperature detected by turned etc. the food is subjected to notification when it is above a predetermined value, the detected temperature reaches again the set temperature, detected temperature
When the degree of descent of a predetermined value or more, the notification means
The notification is performed in a notification mode different from the notification based on the notification.

[0014] (Claim 3) The combustion controller is provided with a heating power by a heating source such that a temperature detected by a temperature sensor disposed in contact with a cooking vessel containing a cooking liquid becomes a set temperature. Control. Notification means, after the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, by throwing in the food, etc.
Notification is started when the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the set temperature or when the degree of decrease in the detected temperature becomes a predetermined value or more, and the notification is continued until immediately before the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again. When the set temperature is reached again ,
The notification is performed in a notification mode different from the previous notification by the notification unit .

[0015]

【The invention's effect】

[Claim 1] When the temperature of the cooking liquid drops due to the input of the object to be cooked and the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the set temperature, the notification means notifies the user to stop the input of the object to be cooked. As it promotes, the temperature drop of the cooking liquid can be suppressed,
In fried food cooking or the like in which an object to be cooked is put into a cooking liquid and cooking is performed, the usability for always cooking the object to be cooked well is excellent.

[Claim 2] When the temperature of the cooking liquid drops due to the input of the object to be cooked and the degree of decrease in the detected temperature becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value, the notifying means gives a notification to inform the object to be cooked and the like. The user is urged to stop feeding, but when the degree of decrease in the detected temperature is less than a predetermined value (for example, when the feeding of the object to be cooked or the like is already stopped), the notification unit does not notify. In other words, since the notification means performs the notification only when the input of the article to be cooked is continued and the notification is necessary, the user can concentrate on cooking without being puzzled by unnecessary notification. In addition, in order to predict in advance whether or not the temperature of the cooking liquid will drop to a temperature range where cooking cannot be performed, a notification is issued to prompt the user to stop feeding, and until the temperature of the cooking liquid reaches the set temperature again. Time can be shortened.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the temperature of the cooking liquid drops due to the introduction of the object to be cooked and the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the set temperature, or when the detected temperature drops above a predetermined value. Until immediately before the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again, the notification means continues the notification, and during the notification, the user is urged to prohibit the loading of the food or the like, so that the food is always cooked well. In addition, the detected temperature can be quickly returned to the set temperature. Further, by stopping the notification, the user knows that the detected temperature has reached the set temperature again, and knows that the temperature of the cooking liquid has become ready to be charged with the object to be cooked,
Excellent usability.

[Claim 4] (Referring to Claims 1 and 2) Whether or not the temperature of the cooking liquid drops due to the introduction of the object to be cooked and the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the set temperature is detected. When the degree of the temperature drop becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value, the notifying means notifies the user to stop feeding the food or the like, and when the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again, a notification when the detected temperature drops.
The notification means notifies the user of the release of the suspension of the input of the article to be cooked in a notification mode different from the notification . Because of this,
The user can easily understand the time to stop feeding the food and the like and the time to cancel the stop of the food, and can always cook the food well, and at the same time, cook the food in the cooking liquid. Excellent ease of use during cooking.

(Citation of Claim 3) The temperature of the cooking liquid is lowered by charging the object to be cooked, and the detected temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from a set temperature, or the degree of decrease of the detected temperature is a predetermined value or more. When becomes, until just before the detection temperature reaches again the set temperature, informing means is continuously broadcast prompt to the user-feeding inhibition, such as the food, is a notification means detects the temperature again reaches the set temperature, the By putting in the food etc.
Notification that is different from the notification that starts when the detected temperature drops
The user is notified in a form to notify the user of the release of the prohibition of throwing in the food or the like. For this reason, the user can clearly distinguish the input prohibition time of the object to be cooked and the release prohibition time of the input prohibition, always cook the object well, and insert the object into the cooking liquid. Excellent usability when cooking fried foods.

[0020]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention (corresponding to claims 1 and 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2
As shown in the figure, the gas table A has a left-hand stove 1 (gas consumption of 2300 kcal / h) for heating a cooking container 12 containing a tempura oil 11 serving as a cooking liquid, and an urging force on the bottom surface of the container. A temperature sensor 2 composed of a thermosensitive cylinder 21 having a built-in thermistor; a temperature setting means 3 for determining a set temperature; a control unit 4 to which a setting signal of the temperature setting means 3 and an electric output of the temperature sensor 2 are inputted; And a notifying unit 5 such as a speaker that emits a synthesized voice. Also,
Gas table A has a right stove 6 (gas consumption is 4100
kcal / h), and a grill burner 71 of a perforated combustion plate type
7 with gas (gas consumption 1950 kcal / h)
Also have.

The left cooking stove 1 has an M burner 13 having a maximum gas consumption of 2300 kcal, and is installed on the left side in the figure. A thermocouple 15 for generating an electromotive force by an ignition electrode 14 for performing an ignition discharge and the combustion flame 10.
Are arranged facing the gas ejection flame outlet of the M burner 13.
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 101 denotes a safety valve disposed in the gas line 102, and 103 denotes a safety valve disposed in the main gas line 104 of the main gas line 104 and the sub gas line 105 branched from the gas line 102. The temperature control solenoid valve 106 is a main valve arranged in the gas pipeline 102. In addition, M burner 1
3 is a small fire when the temperature control solenoid valve 103 is closed, and a large fire when the temperature control solenoid valve 103 is open.

The temperature setting means 3, which sends a setting signal to the control unit 4 when the temperature is set, includes a "-" key 31 for lowering the set temperature by 10 ° C. each time the button is pressed, and a temperature increase of 10 ° C. each time the button is pressed. It has a “+” key 32, and each key is arranged on the surface of a plastic operation panel 30 provided on the front left side of the gas table A, and is electrically connected to the control unit 4. The operation panel 30 has a seven-segment green LED 33 for digitally displaying a set temperature and the like.
(Triple) is also provided. When the gas table A is first used, the set temperature is automatically set to 1 when the power is turned on.
The temperature is set to 80 ° C., and after the second use, the previously set temperature is automatically set as the set temperature.

The control unit 4 includes a microcomputer, compares a setting signal of the temperature setting means 3 with an electric output of the temperature sensor 2, and detects a detected temperature =
The combustion of the M burner 13 is controlled by opening and closing the temperature control solenoid valve 103 (see FIG. 3) so that the set temperature becomes ± 4 ° C.

As shown in FIG. 3, the notifying means 5 causes the detected temperature to reach a set temperature (for example, 190 ° C.) (elapsed time 82
1) and "the set temperature" was uttered, and the temperature of the tempura oil 11 was greatly reduced by the addition of the food to be cooked and the replenishment of the tempura oil 11, and the detected temperature was lower than the set temperature-30 ° C (predetermined temperature) ( In this case, the temperature is 160 ° C. or less.
In 2), it says "It's down", stops feeding and replenishing the food, raises the temperature of the tempura oil 11, and the detected temperature reaches the set temperature (190 ° C) again (elapsed time). 8
23) Say "It's the set temperature." Note that the temperature difference between the detected temperature and the set temperature is less than 30 ° C (the detected temperature is 160 ° C).
When the detected temperature reaches 190 ° C., the notifying means 5 does not emit sound.

The right cooking stove 6 is installed on the right side in the figure, and an ignition electrode 62 for performing ignition discharge and a thermocouple 63 for generating an electromotive force by a combustion flame 60 are arranged facing the gas ejection flame outlet of the H burner 61. ing. Incidentally, in FIG.
1 is a safety valve arranged in the gas line 602,
3 is a main valve arranged in the gas line 602.

An ignition electrode 72 for performing an ignition discharge and a thermocouple 73 for generating an electromotive force by a combustion flame are arranged on a perforated combustion plate of a grill burner 71 provided in a grill storage at the center of the drawing. . Incidentally, 701 and 702 are a safety valve and a main valve arranged in the gas pipeline 703.

Next, the operation of the control unit 4 having a microcomputer will be described with reference to FIGS. While the M burner 13 is burning, the fryer key 34 is used by the user to select a function for adjusting the temperature at the set temperature.
Is pressed to switch the M burner 13 of the gas table A to the temperature control, and the "+" key 32 or the "-" key 31 of the temperature setting means 3 is pressed to set the set temperature to 190 ° C., the detected temperature becomes The temperature reaches 190 ° C. at the elapse time 821 (YES in step s1). The control unit 4 causes the synthesized voice current of the first style to flow through the speaker to utter “set temperature” (step s2), and the temperature control solenoid valve 10
3 (the solenoid valve for temperature control 103 is closed) and M
The heat of the burner 13 is switched from large fire to small fire. After that, when the detected temperature drops to 186 ° C. (190 ° C.-4 ° C.), the temperature control solenoid valve 103 is energized and opened to switch the heating power of the M burner 13 to large fire, and the detected temperature becomes 190 ° C. ± 4 ° C.
The temperature control solenoid valve 103 is opened and closed so as to be within the range of ° C., and control for repeating a large fire and a small fire is performed.
3 performs temperature controlled combustion (step s3). The temperature of the tempura oil 11 is greatly reduced by the addition of the food and the supply of the tempura oil 11, and the detected temperature is 160 ° C. (set temperature 190 ° C.).
-Predetermined temperature 30 ° C) or lower (Y in step s4)
ES; at the elapsed time 822), the control unit 4 causes the synthesized voice current of the second style to flow through the speaker, and utters “down” (step s5). When the detected temperature is 1
If the temperature does not decrease to 60 ° C. (NO in step s4), the flow returns to step s3 to perform temperature controlled combustion at 190 ° C. ± 4 ° C. The detected temperature recovers to 190 ° C. in the elapsed time 823 due to the stoppage of the input of the food and the burning by the large fire (step s).
If YES in step 6), the control unit 4 supplies the synthesized voice current of the first style to the speaker to utter "set temperature" (step s7), and stops energizing the temperature control solenoid valve 103 to set M. Switch the heat of burner 13 to small fire,
Returning to step s3, the same temperature controlled combustion is performed.

The gas table A of this embodiment has the following advantages. When the user throws in a large amount of food to be cooked, the temperature of the tempura oil 11 drops significantly, and the detected temperature becomes (set temperature−
When the temperature drops below the predetermined temperature (YES in step s4; elapsed time 822), the speaker utters “down” (step s5) to urge the user to stop feeding the food. Therefore, even if the user is not familiar with the cooking of the fried food, the food can be fried at the optimal temperature of the tempura oil 11. Then, when the user stops adding the tempura oil 11, the temperature of the tempura oil 11 starts to rise quickly, and when the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again (YES in step s6; elapsed time 823), the speaker indicates "set temperature". Speak (step s7) to notify the user of the cancellation of the stoppage of the feeding of the food. For this reason, the user can know the time when the charging of the food can be resumed, and the gas table A is excellent in usability.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
(Corresponding to claim 3 and claim 4) in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 5, FIG.
It will be described based on. The gas table B of the present embodiment differs from the gas table A of the first embodiment in the following points. In the present embodiment, the notification means 5 is a chime and a buzzer. And the control unit 4 having a microcomputer is
When the detected temperature reaches a set temperature (for example, 190 ° C.) (step S1; elapsed time 831), a chime is sounded as “ping pong” (step S2), and the temperature of the tempura oil 11 is greatly reduced due to, for example, input of a food to be cooked. Temperature ≦ set temperature−30 ° C. (predetermined temperature) (160 in this case)
° C or less) (YES in step S4; elapsed time 83)
2) until immediately before the detected temperature again reaches the set temperature (for example, 190 ° C.) (YES in step S6; elapsed time 83)
3), the buzzer continues to beep “boo-boo” (step S5 → NO in step S6 → step S5, elapsed time 8)
32 → 833), when the user stops feeding the food and the temperature of the tempura oil 11 rises and the detected temperature reaches the set temperature (190 ° C.) again (YES in step S6; elapsed time 833). Then, the chime is sounded as "ping pawn" (step S7).

The gas table B of this embodiment has the following advantages. When the user throws in a large amount of food to be cooked, the temperature of the tempura oil 11 drops significantly, and the detected temperature becomes (set temperature−
If the temperature falls below the predetermined temperature (YES in step S4; elapsed time 832), the detected temperature becomes the set temperature (for example, 1).
90 ° C) until the buzzer is “boo-boo”
(Step S5 → NO in step S6 → step S5, elapsed time 832 → 833), and informs the user of the prohibition of feeding of the cooking object during this time. During the notification, the user stops feeding and the tempura is stopped. The temperature of the oil 11 rises quickly. Then, when the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again (YES in step S6; elapsed time 833), the chime sounds “ping-pong” (step S7), and the user is notified of the release of the feeding prohibited period of the food. I do. In other words, while the buzzer is sounding, it is only necessary to stop the feeding of the food when the chime is sounding, so that the user can input the prohibited time and the prohibition period of the food and the release timing of the feeding prohibition. Can be clearly distinguished from each other, and it is excellent in usability when the cooked material is put into the tempura oil 11.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention (Claim 2,
FIGS. 1, 2, 7, and 8 correspond to claims 3 and 4).
It will be described based on. The gas table C of the present embodiment differs from the gas table B of the second embodiment in the following points. In the present embodiment, the notification means 5 is a chime and a buzzer. And the control unit 4 having a microcomputer is
When the detected temperature reaches a set temperature (for example, 180 ° C.) (step st1; elapsed time 841), a chime is sounded as “ping-pong” (step st2), and the temperature of the tempura oil 11 decreases due to the input of a food to be cooked and the like. = Set temperature-20 ° C (predetermined temperature) (in this case, 160 ° C)
In this case (YES in step st4; elapsed time 842), the degree of decrease is detected (step st5), and the degree of decrease is equal to or more than a predetermined value as shown in FIG.
In the above case (YES in step st6), the buzzer sounds “boo-boo” until immediately before the detected temperature reaches the set temperature (180 ° C.) again (NO in step st7 → step st8 → step st7, progress) Time 842 → 84
3) As shown by the solid line in FIG. 7, when the temperature of the tempura oil 11 rises due to the user stopping the feeding of the food during notification, and the detected temperature reaches the set temperature (180 ° C.) again. (YES in step st8; elapsed time 843), the chime is sounded as “ping-pong” (step st9).

As shown in FIG. 8, when the descending degree is less than the predetermined value during the elapsed time 842 (NO in step st6),
Do not beep or chime. Note that the temperature at which the degree of decrease is determined and the notification is performed can be arbitrarily set as long as it is lower than the set temperature.

The gas table C of this embodiment has the following advantages. The temperature of the tempura oil 11 drops when the user throws in the food, and the detected temperature becomes (set temperature-predetermined temperature).
If the descending degree is equal to or more than a predetermined value (YES in step st6), the buzzer is turned on until the detected temperature reaches the set temperature (180 ° C.) again. And prompts the user to prohibit the feeding of the food during this time. When the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again (YES in step st8; elapsed time 843), the chime is sounded as “ping pong” (step st
9), the user is notified of the release of the prohibition of the input of the object to be cooked. However, as shown in FIG. 8, when the descending degree is small and less than the predetermined value (NO in step st6), no buzzer or chime is sounded.

That is, even if the detected temperature drops to (set temperature-predetermined temperature), if the degree of the drop at that time is less than the predetermined value (for example, when the user has already stopped feeding the food or the like) In the case where the temperature of the tempura oil 11 is considered not to enter the temperature range in which it cannot be deep-fried (for example, the oil temperature is 150 ° C. or less), the buzzer or chime is not used.
There is no danger of confusing the user due to unnecessary notification, and it is predicted in advance whether or not the temperature of the tempura oil 11 will drop to a temperature range where cooking is not possible. The time required for the temperature of No. 11 to reach the set temperature again can be shortened.

The predetermined temperature (20 ° C.) in this embodiment is set to a value lower than the predetermined temperature (30 ° C.) in the first and second embodiments.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.
Including embodiments. a. Light-emitting elements (lighting and blinking) such as LEDs and lamps, liquid crystal
Even if the notification means is implemented with a dial or a dial (displayed with figures and characters)
good. Claims4"DifferentNotification formInforming
"Do" is different for one type of notification elementNotification form
(Color, tone, notification interval, etc.)
It may be performed by a notification element. b. When the set temperature is changed, the predetermined temperature corresponds to the set temperature
May be changed. c. Cooking liquid should be fried or boiled
Can be soy sauce, sake, miso, curry, soup, etc.
No.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gas table according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the principle of the gas table.

FIG. 3 is a waveform diagram illustrating an operation of the gas table according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gas table according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a waveform diagram illustrating an operation of the gas table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gas table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a waveform diagram illustrating the operation of the gas table according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a waveform diagram illustrating the operation of the gas table according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gas table according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Temperature sensor 4 Control unit (combustion controller) 5 Notification means 11 Tempura oil (cooking liquid) 12 Cooking vessel 13 M burner (heating source) 822, 832 Elapsed time 823, 833, 843 Elapsed time 842 Elapsed time A, B , C gas table (cooking device)

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A heating source for heating a cooking vessel containing a cooking liquid, a temperature sensor arranged in contact with the cooking vessel and detecting a temperature of the cooking vessel, and a temperature setting means for determining a set temperature; And a combustion controller that controls the heating power of the heating source so that the detected temperature becomes the set temperature. After the detected temperature reaches the set temperature, the detected temperature is set by, for example, feeding an object to be cooked. A cooking device, comprising: a notifying unit for notifying when the temperature drops by a predetermined temperature from the temperature. 2. A heating source for heating a cooking vessel containing a cooking liquid, a temperature sensor arranged in contact with the cooking vessel and detecting a temperature of the cooking vessel, and a temperature setting means for determining a set temperature; And a combustion controller for controlling the heating power of the heating source so that the detected temperature becomes the set temperature. A notifying means for notifying when the value of the cooking device becomes equal to or more than a predetermined value. 3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification by the notification unit is continued until immediately before the detected temperature reaches the set temperature again. 4. When the detection temperature reaches again the set temperature, the cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3, wherein performing the notification in different notification form and notification by the notification means.