JPH0257405B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a rice cooking device that houses a rice cooker.

Conventional configurations and their problems In recent years, the types and quantities of cooking utensils and tableware in the kitchen have increased, and there has been a growing desire to store them well and use space effectively. It is beginning to change. However, rice cookers generate steam when cooking rice, which causes problems such as steam condensation, humidity, and temperature, making them inadequate as rice cooking devices. I couldn't do it.

Purpose of the Invention In view of the above-mentioned drawbacks, the present invention provides an apparatus for discharging steam generated during rice cooking to the outside of the apparatus main body using a steam exhaust device provided inside the apparatus main body and a steam exhaust passage provided inside the rice cooker lid. Even if you cook rice with the rice cooker stored inside the rice cooker, the inside of the rice cooker can be kept at normal temperature and humidity. The present invention provides a rice cooking device that can be installed.

Structure of the Invention The rice cooking device of the present invention includes a rice cooker in the device main body,
a steam exhaust device, and a steam exhaust passage inside the lid of the rice cooker that is open at both ends and has an opening that communicates with the inside of the rice cooker;
One end of the openings at both ends faces the steam exhaust path, and the opening at the other end communicates with the outside air of the rice cooker main body, leading the steam generated from the rice cooker to the steam exhaust path provided inside the lid of the rice cooker. By discharging outside air to the outside of the rice cooker using an exhaust device, steam is prevented from flowing into the rice cooker main body, thereby improving durability and allowing installation at any location.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.
This will be explained with reference to the figures. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes the main body of the rice cooker, and the rice cooker 2 can be housed therein. The rice cooker 2 has a pot 3, a heating element 4 provided in contact with the bottom of the pot, a sensor thermometer 5 for detecting temperature, a protective frame 6 surrounding the side of the pot, and an outer shell 7 of the rice cooker 2. The rice cooker body 7 has a heat insulating material 8 provided between the protective frame 6 and the rice cooker body 7. Further, on the front side of the rice cooker body 7, there are provided a pilot lamp for displaying the energization state, a rice cooking knob button 10, a heat retention knob button 11, and an operation section 13 for a time switch 12. Further, 14 is an inner lid that covers the upper part of the pot 3 and has a hole. Reference numeral 15 denotes a lid that covers the top of the rice cooker 2 and is rotatably attached to the rice cooker body 7 via a shaft 33. 16 is a steam exhaust passage provided inside the lid 15, and has openings 1 at both ends.
7 and 18, and a communication portion 19 is provided that communicates the space formed by the inner surface of the inner lid 14 and the inner surface of the lid 15 with the steam exhaust passage 16.

20 is a steam exhaust device, which is composed of a propeller fan and a motor, and is interlocked with the heating element 4. 2
1 directs the air blown by the steam exhaust device 20 to the steam exhaust passage 1 through the opening 17 of the steam exhaust passage 16.
This is an air guide for guiding the air into the air. An intake port (not shown) 22 is provided on the outside of the rice cooker main body 1 near the steam exhaust device 20.
In front of the opening 18 of the steam exhaust passage 16, an outlet 23 made of a louver and a mesh is provided. The rice cooker 2 is housed so as to be slidable by rollers 24 and 25. 26 is a rail for guiding the roller 25. 27 is a handle for pulling out the rice cooker 2, 28 is a handle for opening and closing the lid 14 of the rice cooker 2, and 29 is a hook for locking the lid. 30 is inner lid 1
4 surface and the inner surface of the steam exhaust passage 16. Reference numeral 31 denotes a storage container provided at the lower part of the storage section of the rice cooker 2 for storing dry goods, cooking utensils, etc. 32 is a partition plate that divides the space between the items stored in the rice cooker 2 and the storage space 31.

The operation of the rice cooking device configured as described above will be explained below. First, pull out the rice cooker 2, open the lid 15, and put rice and water into the pot 3. Next, the lid 15 is closed and the rice cooker 2 is pushed into the storage device main body 1 and stored. At this time, the opening 17 of the steam exhaust passage 16 is communicated with the air guide 21. Next, operate the rice cooking knob button 10 and time switch 12 to set it. When the rice cooking time comes, current flows through the heating element 4 and the steam exhaust device 20 to start cooking the rice, and air is sucked in from the intake port 22, passes through the air guide 21 and the steam device passage 16, and is released from the outlet 23 to the outside. This creates a flow of air that is exhausted. Further, the steam generated in the pot 3 passes through the hole in the inner lid 14 and is discharged from the communication passage 19 into the steam exhaust passage 16, and is discharged to the outside of the rice cooker main body 1 from the air outlet 23 due to the air flow.

When the water in the pot 3 runs out and the rice cooking is completed, the center thermo is activated, the electric current of the heating element 4 and the steam exhaust device is turned off, and the rice cooking is completed. While rice is being cooked, dew condenses on the inner wall of the steam exhaust passage 16 and the surface of the inner lid 14, and this condensed water is stored in the soup receiver 30. To take out the rice, hold the handle 27 and pull out the rice cooker 2, hold the handle 28 and remove the hook 29, open the lid 15, and take out the rice in the pot 3.

In the embodiment, the rice cooker is fixed to the rice cooking device, but the rice cooker may be detachably housed within the rice cooking device main body. In this way, usability can be further improved.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the description of the embodiments above, according to the present invention, the rice cooker can be moved into the main body of the rice cooker by the steam exhaust passage provided in the lid of the rice cooker and the steam exhaust device provided in the rice cooker. Even if you cook rice while the rice cooker is stored in the rice cooker, steam will not get trapped inside the rice cooker, and since there is a steam exhaust passage inside the lid, you can use a simple configuration to ensure that steam does not get trapped inside the rice cooker. It is possible to prevent leakage and provide a device with excellent corrosion resistance. Furthermore, the water condensed in the exhaust passage and the water condensed on the surface of the inner lid can be stored in one drip tray, making it easy to use. In addition, the steam is mixed with air blown from the steam exhaust device and discharged from the front of the device, so the temperature of the steam discharged from the outlet is low.
There is no danger of burns etc. even if the user accidentally touches it.
Not only can it be used safely, the top surface of the device body can be used, kitchen space can be effectively utilized, and it can be built into a cooking table.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a rice cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view thereof. 1... Apparatus body, 2... Rice cooker, 15... Lid, 16... Steam exhaust passage, 20... Steam exhaust device, 23... Air outlet, 30... Soup receiver.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A rice cooker and a steam exhaust device are provided in the main body of the rice cooker, and a steam exhaust passage is provided inside the lid of the rice cooker and has an opening that is open at both ends and communicates with the inside of the rice cooker, and one end of the exhaust passage is provided. A rice cooking device in which an opening portion faces the ventilation path of the steam exhaust device, and the other opening portion communicates with the outside air of the rice cooking device main body.