JP3069728U - Nori dried storage container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] This invention is to automatically dry the seaweed by detecting the temperature and humidity in the container for drying and storing the seaweed in restaurants (sushi restaurants) and homes. The present invention relates to a device for preserving the quality of seaweed (such as aroma and flavor and crispness) in an optimal state. [Solution] This invention allows a lid to be attached to the top of a box as shown in Fig. 1 so that it can be opened and closed. . Attach rubber packing etc. to the contact surface of the lid and the box to make the inside of the container airtight. A wire mesh is placed in the lower part of the box, and seaweed is put on top of this wire mesh and preserved. A heater is attached to the bottom plate surface in order to heat and dry the nori in the lower space of the wire mesh. In addition, in order to create an air vent with the outside at an appropriate place in this space, close this air vent with a hygroscopic material and a heat insulating material, and to automatically adjust the temperature and humidity at an appropriate place at the bottom of the box. Of the seaweed is set to an optimal humidity of 25 to 35%, and the optimal temperature is set to be 3 to 4 degrees higher than the outside air, so that the inside of the container is always within the range. By making adjustments, the quality of nori is preserved in an optimal state.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 This invention is a container for drying and storing seaweed at restaurants (sushi restaurants) and at home, etc. It detects the temperature and humidity inside the container and automatically dries the seaweed to improve the quality of seaweed (aroma and flavor and flavor). The present invention relates to an apparatus for preserving a crisp feeling in an optimal state.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The conventional method of preserving laver is to keep the lid of containers such as cans and bottles airtight, and put a moisture absorbent together with the laver into this. The method cannot maintain perfect airtightness, and if the lid is opened and closed frequently, the hygroscopic effect of the hygroscopic material is reduced, making it impossible to store the laver in an optimal state. To restore the dry condition in the container, the absorbent must be replaced. In addition, when seaweed is stored using the dry matter storage cabinet disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-17489, this device adjusts the temperature inside the container to 2 degrees higher than the outside air, and keeps the low humidity inside the container by ventilation. The seaweed is too dry and the ventilation loses the flavor of the seaweed. In this regard, there has been no storage container that detects humidity and temperature of nori and automatically adjusts the quality of the nori to an optimum state like this instrument.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The conventional method of preserving seaweed in a semi-sealed container together with a moisture absorbent requires occasional replacement of the moisture absorbent, and forgetting to replace the seaweed will degrade the quality of the seaweed. Also, if it is rapidly dried by heating and ventilation, it will be too dry and lose the aroma and flavor of nori. Regarding these points, when the seaweed is dried and stored using the container of the present invention, even if the container is opened and closed quite frequently, the temperature and humidity in the container are automatically adjusted and the seaweed inside the container is always kept in the optimum state. In addition, the aroma, flavor and crispness of the laver can be maintained for a long time, eliminating the need for labor and cost of replacing the absorbent material. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive dry storage container that is small and can be easily used in homes and restaurants, and that maintains the optimum quality of laver.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 This device, as shown in Fig. 1, allows a lid to be attached to the top of the box with a hinge so that it can be opened and closed, making it easier to put in and out the seaweed in the container. Attach rubber packing etc. to the interface between the lid and the box to make the inside of the container airtight and prevent moisture and dust from entering from outside. In addition, to improve ventilation in the lower part of the inside of the box, a wire mesh is set up with a gap of 3 to 7 cm between it and the bottom plate, and laver is put on the wire mesh and stored. In order to heat and dry the seaweed in the lower space of the wire mesh, a heater is attached to the bottom plate surface and electricity is supplied to generate heat. In addition, a ventilation hole with the outside is made at an appropriate place in this space, and this ventilation hole is closed with a moisture absorbent and a heat insulating material. When the inside of the container becomes higher than the outside air by 5 to 10 degrees, the moisture in the container passes through the ventilation hole. To be excluded to the outside. In addition, a controller for automatically adjusting the temperature and humidity is installed at an appropriate location at the bottom of the box, and the optimal humidity of nori is set at 25 to 35%, and the optimal temperature is 3 to 4 degrees higher than outside air. It is possible to achieve the purpose of the present invention by making settings so that the inside of the container is always within the range.

[0005]

[Embodiment]

 The configuration of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The lid 1 is attached to the upper part of the box with the hinge 6 so that it can be opened and closed. The lid and the box are made of a thin metal plate or a synthetic resin plate. Put a heat insulating material such as styrol. A rubber packing or the like 5 is attached to the contact surface between the lid 1 and the box to make the inside of the container airtight. A wire mesh 7 is set up with a gap of 3 to 7 cm between the bottom plate and the bottom of the box, and laver is put on the wire mesh 7 and stored. This wire mesh will be removable so that seaweed debris and debris accumulated on the bottom can be cleaned, the controller can be maintained and inspected, and moisture absorbents and heat insulators can be replaced. In order to heat and dry the laver in the lower space of the wire mesh, an insulation-coated heating wire (maximum operating temperature: about 45 degrees Celsius) heater 10 is provided on the bottom plate surface 4. In addition, a vent 9 with the outside is formed at an appropriate position in the space, and the vent 9 is closed with a moisture absorbing material and a heat insulating material 8. In addition, a controller 11 for automatically adjusting the temperature and humidity is installed at an appropriate position at the bottom of the box, and a temperature adjusting knob 12 and a humidity adjusting knob 13 are provided. Built-in. The temperature sensor 15 and humidity sensor 17 are attached to the seaweed storage area at the top of the container. The temperature sensor for outside air -16 is installed on the side or front outside the box.

[0006]

【Example】

 The standard size of seaweed for sushi is 21 cm in length and 19.5 cm in width. According to this, the inside method of the container is slightly larger, and the fingertip enters the gap between the seaweed and the inner surface of the container. To make the seaweed easier to pick out. It is better to make the lid and box as thick as possible to increase the heat retention effect. The wire mesh used as the insole shall be made of aluminum or stainless steel to prevent rust. For the ventilation hole, make two holes with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm in the bottom plate, and cover the holes with a moisture absorbent and a heat insulating material. This hole also serves as a spout for laver debris and dust when cleaning the inside of the container. It is appropriate to install a controller for temperature / humidity adjustment in the space between the bottom plate and the wire netting, on the entire surface or side of the box for easy operation.

[0007]

[Effect of the invention]

 When the seaweed drying and preservation container of the present invention is used, the seaweed is automatically dried by detecting the temperature and humidity inside the container and the seaweed quality is preserved in an optimal state. There is no need to forget to replace it and waste the stored laver. In addition, there is no possibility that the aroma and flavor of the laver are lost due to excessive drying. In addition, since the temperature and humidity sensors of the container of the present invention are installed near the top of the container, which is always open and closed, at the place where drying of the laver is the slowest, new laver was placed at the top of the container. In such a case, the sensor immediately detects and starts the drying operation, so that the inside of the container is always in the optimum state. Therefore, it is possible to provide the best quality seaweed at the restaurant (sushi restaurant) at any time according to the customer's request. I can do it. In addition, even if the container is opened and closed quite frequently, the temperature and humidity inside the container are automatically adjusted and the inside of the container is always kept in an optimal state for laver, so that the aroma, flavor, crispness, etc. of the laver are maintained for a long time You can do it.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the internal structure of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cover 2 Side plate 3 Front plate 4 Bottom plate 5 Packing 6 Hinge 7 Wire mesh 8 Hygroscopic material 9 Vent 10 Heater 11 Controller 12 Temperature adjustment knob 13 Humidity adjustment knob 14 Power switch 15 Temperature sensor 16 Outside temperature sensor 17 Humidity sensor

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] February 15, 2000 (2000.2.1
5)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims for utility model registration

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Utility model registration claims]

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A lid 1 is attached to an upper part of a box body with a hinge 6 so that the lid 1 can be opened and closed. The lid and the box body are made of a thin metal plate or a synthetic resin plate. Put insulation between them. A packing 5 is attached to the contact surface between the lid 1 and the box to make the inside of the container airtight. A wire mesh 7 is provided with a gap between the wire mesh 7 and the bottom plate at the bottom of the box, and laver is put on the wire mesh 7 and stored. This wire mesh is removable and facilitates maintenance during use. In order to heat and dry the laver in the lower space of the wire mesh, an insulation-coated heating wire (maximum operating temperature of about 45 degrees Celsius) heater 10 is provided on the bottom plate surface 4.
Is attached. Further, a ventilation port 9 with the outside is formed at an appropriate portion of the space, and the ventilation port 9 is closed with a moisture absorbing material and a heat insulating material 8. Further, a controller 11 for automatically adjusting the temperature and humidity is installed at an appropriate position at the bottom of the box, and a knob 12 for adjusting the temperature and a knob 13 for adjusting the humidity are provided. The temperature difference is kept at the set value. A temperature fuse is built in for security. Temperature and humidity sensors are attached to the seaweed storage area near the top lid inside the container. Further, the temperature sensor for the outside air is configured to be attached to the side surface or the front surface outside the box.