JPH0315442B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a rice cooker, and more particularly to a steam venting device for a rice cooker.

Conventional technology In pursuit of ways to cook delicious rice, conventional rice cooker steam release devices have been equipped with a weight or have a structure that prevents steam from flying out. It was discharged to the top.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with this configuration in which steam is discharged directly above, when rice is cooked under a cupboard, the cupboard may be damaged because the steam comes into direct contact with the cupboard.

The present invention solves these problems,
The purpose is to allow the user to freely select the direction in which steam is discharged, and to prevent steam from coming into contact with other cupboards.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a rice cooker body that houses a pot, an outer cover that covers the upper opening of the pot, and a rice cooker that is installed so as to pass through the outer cover. A steam guide tube is provided at the outlet of the steam guide tube, and a steam outlet is provided at the outlet of the steam guide tube to change the discharge direction of the steam passing through the steam guide tube, and a variable range is provided so that the steam outlet does not face toward the handle. A cutout hole is provided to set the

Effect According to the above configuration, since the steam exhaust port is provided which can change the discharge direction of the steam passing through the steam guide cylinder, the steam exhaust port can be moved diagonally forward or in a desired direction before cooking rice. This way, even if you cook rice below the cupboard, the steam will not be discharged directly above, but instead will be discharged in the direction of the steam outlet, so the steam will not come into direct contact with the cupboard. Additionally, if you point the steam outlet in the direction of the ventilation fan, the steam will be quickly discharged outside, preventing moisture from building up in the room. In addition, the notched hole prevents the steam outlet from facing the handle, which prevents steam from coming into contact with the handle.

Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. In FIGS. 1 to 4, 1 is a rice cooker main body, and a bottomed cylindrical pot is housed in the main body 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes a double-layered outer cover, which is provided with a handle 4. Reference numeral 5 indicates an inner cover attachment shaft provided at the center of the lower surface of the outer cover 3, 6 indicates a ring-shaped pot gasket provided around the lower surface of the outer cover 3, and 7 indicates an inner cover that covers the upper opening of the pot 2; The lid 7 is attached to the inner lid attachment shaft 5. Reference numeral 8 denotes an inner lid holder set on the inner lid 7. Reference numeral 9 denotes a steam guide tube attached to vertically penetrate the outer lid 3; 10 denotes a hemispherical steam outlet cover provided at the upper outlet of the steam guide tube 9; A notch hole 10a is provided in the opposite direction to the handle 4.
Reference numeral 11 designates a spherical cap, with a steam outlet 12 projecting from the top of the cap 11, and a number of steam inlets 13 into which steam flows into the bottom. Further, the cap 11 is provided so that the steam exhaust port 12 protrudes from the notch hole 10a of the steam exhaust port cover 10, and is slidable on the inner surface of the steam exhaust port cover 10. Therefore, the steam outlet 12 of the cap 11 can be moved within the range of the cutout hole 10a. 14 is a rice cooking heater disposed at the bottom inside the main body 1.

The operation of the above configuration will now be described.
First, the rice and water stored in the pot 2 are placed in the rice cooker heater 14.
heats up to generate steam. This steam moves to the upper part of the inner lid 7 through a small hole provided in the inner lid 7, but since the outer lid 3 and the pot gasket 6 on its lower surface are pressed against the upper part of the pot 2, the steam does not flow. The steam is dammed up and guided to the steam guide tube 9. This steam then passes through a steam inlet 13 provided in the cap 11 and is discharged to the outside through a steam outlet.

Here, the steam can be discharged in a desired direction by the user adjusting the steam outlet 12 in a desired direction as shown by the broken line in FIG.

As is clear from the above description, by adjusting the steam outlet 12 to a desired position, the user can safely cook rice even in places that could not be used conventionally due to contact with steam, such as under a cupboard. In addition, a notch hole 10 provided in the steam outlet cover 10
Since point a is provided within a range where the steam passing through the steam guide tube 9 does not touch the handle 4, there is no possibility that the steam will be directed in the direction of the handle 4 by mistake and the handle 4 will become hot due to the steam. It is safe.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, since the steam exhaust port is provided at the outlet of the steam guide cylinder and can change the discharge direction of the steam passing through the steam guide cylinder, the steam exhaust port can be used for cooking rice. By moving the rice in the desired direction, such as diagonally forward, even if the rice is cooked at the bottom of the cupboard, the steam will not be discharged directly above.
Since the steam is discharged in the direction of the steam outlet, the steam does not come into direct contact with the cupboard, so you can use it with confidence.This allows you to store and use the rice cooker well even in a small kitchen. , kitchen space can be used effectively. In addition, when discharging steam outdoors using a ventilation fan, if you point the steam outlet in the direction of the ventilation fan, the steam during cooking will be quickly discharged outside, which will prevent moisture from building up in the room, such as walls, etc. This also eliminates condensation. Moreover, since the structure does not allow the handle to be directed in the direction of steam discharge, the steam does not accidentally come into contact with the handle.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an enlarged sectional view of a steam exhaust part of a rice cooker showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the rice cooker, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the rice cooker, and Fig. 4 is a It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the usage state of the same rice cooker. 1... Rice cooker body, 2... Pot, 3... Outer lid, 9
...Steam guide tube, 10...Steam outlet cover, 1
0a...Notch hole, 11...Cap, 12...
Steam outlet.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A rice cooker body that stores a pot, an outer lid that covers an upper opening of the pot, and a steam guide tube that is attached to pass through the outer cover, and a steam guide tube that is installed at the outlet of the steam guide tube. A steam exhaust port is provided that can change the direction of discharge of steam passing through the cylinder, and the steam exhaust port has a cutout hole that allows the steam passing through the steam guide cylinder to be varied within a range where it does not touch the handle. A rice cooker with a restricted configuration.