JPH0430758A - Device for preparing electrically processed food - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the subject device having a specific structure, capable of heating or thermally cooking food materials safely at suitable and accurate temperatures within short time without any hot water or microwave oven and useful for cooking instant noodles, etc. CONSTITUTION:A food material containing an electrolyte is received in a electrically processing container 1 whose upper surface is opened and, on both whose inner sides, a pair of electrodes are disposed, respectively, and the container 1 is detachably loaded on a base plate 5. The container 1 is loaded on the base plate 5 so that the container contact members 4 extended outward from the respective electrodes 2, 2 contacts with the power transmission member 8 of a control box 6. The container 1 is further provided with a lid 11 and a temperature detector 14. An operating arm 9 pivotally and raisably attached to the control box 6 is fallen on a shaft to cover the upper opened portion of the container 1, followed by applying an electric current. Finally, the temperature, etc., of the food material are detected with the temperature detector 14, and when the detected temperature reaches a prescribed temperature, the application of the electric current is automatically stopped.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Fields of Application] The present invention provides a container which is housed in an electrically processed container which has an open top portion covered and has a pair of electrode bodies facing each other on both inner surfaces. Food materials, such as ramen noodles, udon noodles, etc., appropriate rice cooking materials, beans, miso soup, soup, etc., are safely energized between a pair of electrode bodies, and the energization process takes place within a very short time. The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing electrically processed foods that can be heated to an appropriate and accurate temperature as is.

[Prior Art] In the past, instant ramen, udon, miso soup, etc., which are known as instant foods, are generally eaten by pouring boiling water into a disposable container, and the instant foods are dried beforehand. Prior to the filing of this application, for example, it was stated in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-23253 that the processing has been devised so that it can be reconstituted and eaten immediately by pouring boiling water into it. It has been done and is well known.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] By the way, in conventional instant foods of this kind, if the temperature of the water poured into the container is low, the instant foods will naturally not be heated enough, even if they have been processed in advance. Even though
In some cases, the food could become inedible due to insufficient heating. Therefore, in order to compensate for the lack of heating, it was necessary to transfer the food to a pot or the like and reheat it, or to pour fresh boiling water into it. Furthermore, with the improvement of dietary habits, there has been a trend towards authentic foods in recent years, and food materials such as t4
I too! l] Products that are pre-processed for table use are generally avoided by consumers due to their poor taste and texture.
Since the rice is once puffed and then dried, it has had problems such as generally not meeting the tastes of consumers.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and its purpose is to treat not only food materials processed for instant use but also unprocessed food materials. Also, after placing the container with an appropriate amount of water or moisture in an energized container, the energization effect is applied between a pair of electrode bodies arranged to face each other, so that no hot water or electronic heating is used. Safely store the food materials without
Moreover, it is possible to heat and cook food materials to an appropriate and accurate temperature, or because it is possible to sufficiently heat food materials stored in an electrically processed container to boiling point in a very short period of time. In addition to cooking noodles such as ramen, you can use unprocessed rice to prepare and serve regular cooked foods, as well as add general ingredients or cooked foods.
Furthermore, even if the electrically processed container is made of cheap disposable materials, it is possible to safely heat and cook food materials. This is what we are trying to provide.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the method for producing an electrically processed food according to the present invention comprises: In addition to respectively arranging the lunar electrode bodies, one end of the pair of f rods; and an energized processing container extending outward from each other and serving as a contacting part are removably placed on a base;
One side of the base is equipped with a power transmitting part that is in contact with the current-contacting part to conduct electricity between the pair of electrode bodies, and the top part is equipped with a
The energization processing W housing is provided with an energization control W housing in which an operating arm equipped with an Ml$ and a temperature detection body that covers the open upper surface of the energization processed container is pivotably mounted. , with the top open and a pair on both inner sides? ! In addition to respectively disposing the electrode bodies, one end of each of the pair of electrode bodies is extended outward to serve as a current-contacting part.A container holder housing an energized container that can be taken in and out is removably mounted on the base. The base is equipped with a power transmitting part on one side of the base that is in contact with the current-conducting part and applies current between the pair of electrode bodies, and the top part is covered with the top open part of the current-carrying processing container on the tip side. An energization control housing is provided in which an actuation arm equipped with a lid body and a temperature sensing body is pivotally attached to the body so that it can be raised and lowered.

As embodiments of the first and second inventions, a steam exhaust passage is formed in the lid body at the position where the temperature sensing body is provided, so that the steam rising from the energized processing container during energization processing is quickly exhausted. It has been made possible to do so.

Further, the lid body can be detachably attached to the operating arm body, so that it can be replaced at any time with a lid body suitable for the shape of the electrically processed container.

In addition, the temperature sensor is placed in the steam exhaust passage provided in the lid and quickly detects the temperature of the steam heat rising from the container during energization processing, and when it reaches a predetermined temperature, a pair of electrode It is designed to automatically cut off electricity to the body.

Furthermore, the temperature sensing body is made to hang down from the lid body through the steam exhaust passage, and the tip thereof is exposed into the energized container to promptly detect the temperature of the food material or liquid contained in the energized container, The power supply to the pair of electrode bodies is automatically cut off when the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature.

In addition, the energization control housing is further equipped with an energization switch, and a first switch that detects that the power transmission part and the energized part of the energized processing container are in contact with each other and a lid cover the upper open part of the energized processing container. A second switch is provided to detect whether the lid is closed, and the energization switch is closed only when both the first switch and the second switch are in a closed circuit state, so that energization can be applied between the pair of electrode bodies, This is intended to further improve the safety of electrical processing work.

[Function] By using the apparatus for manufacturing energized processed food of the first invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, food materials consisting of appropriate T1 family are placed in an energized processing container within a short time by safe energization. When you want to heat the food to an appropriate and accurate temperature and cook it, first place food materials or foodstuffs containing an appropriate electrolyte (e.g., salt) in an electrically processed container, such as ramen, udon, soba, spaghetti, and curry. Accommodates sauces, soups or cooking ingredients. As a preferable example, 80 g of dry noodles are placed in an electrically processed container together with about 400 cc of water, and then dry powder soup is added to the water as an electrolyte, and then placed on a base.

Next, the energized processing container is pushed into the power transmission part of the energization control box connected to the AC 100 V power source so that the suffix extending on one side of the energized processing container contacts it.

After completing the above operations, turn the operating arm with the lid that was in an upright position horizontally around the pivot point, cover the open top of the energized container with the lid, and then turn on the power switch. .

By the way, in this state, the energized processing machine containing the food material inside is placed at a predetermined position, so both the first switch and the second switch are in a closed state. Next, when the energization switch is turned on to start the energization processing operation, a voltage of 100 V is applied from the power transmission section to the pair of electrode bodies disposed opposite to each other in the energization processing container via the energization section. An electric current flows between the pair of electrode bodies through the Ramen itself and in the water, and due to the Joule heat generated, the water in the energized processing container reaches a boiling state 5 to 6 minutes after the start of the current flow, and the generated steam At the same time as the steam is exhausted to the outside through a 74-gas exhaust passage provided in the lid, its temperature is detected by a temperature sensor.

Therefore, when the temperature sensor detects that the temperature has reached 98°C to 100°C, the switch holding relay cuts off the power to the 11fI switch, and the energizing processing operation is automatically stopped.

At this time, the inside of the ramen itself is sufficiently heated by the action of electricity, and the ramen itself is even more heated than the outer surface by the heating action of the preheating of the boiling water. It can be provided to

Therefore, if the actuating arm is raised from the sideways state to the upright state, the second switch will be in the non-detecting state for one period.

Next, when the energized processing container is pulled out from the base, the first switch also becomes "open", which is a non-detection state, and safety is reliably maintained even if an accident occurs if the operating hand is used incorrectly.

Therefore, the operator can either transfer the cooked ramen from the electrically processed container to a separate container and eat it, or continue to cook the ramen using the same procedure.

Therefore, unlike the case where ramen noodles are conventionally boiled and heated in a pot or the like, current flows directly inside the ramen noodles and the ramen noodles are heated by joules, so that a sufficiently cooked ramen food can be obtained in a very short time.

In addition, in the apparatus for producing an electrically processed food according to the second invention shown in FIGS. In the same way as the first invention device, for example, after inserting a dry Raman or the like and then adding water, the energized container is stored in the container (holding device) and the container holding device is placed above the container. Then, push the container holder so that the extended electrical contact part of the electrically processed container contacts the electrical power transmitting part of the electrically controlled ## box, and lift the lid that was in an upright position. When the power switch is turned on after laying down the energized container to cover the top opening, the first switch notch and the second switch are both closed, as in the first invention device, and the next When the energization switch is applied to start the energization processing work, the power is applied from the power transmission part to the contact part and between the pair of electrode bodies, and delicious ramen can be boiled in about 5 to 6 minutes. Of course, it is possible to remove an electrically processed container with a heated outside from the container holder or base without directly touching it with your hands, or perhaps boiling water overflows from the electrically processed container during electrical processing. Since the boiling water can be collected in the container holder, the base surface will not be contaminated unnecessarily, and the electrical processing work can be carried out hygienically and safely.

Moreover, the temperature tank γ mouth body provided on the lid body is brownish l1F1.
1711. is suspended through the passage, and its left end is energized. T
：Since it is visible in the container, the temperature of the food material itself and the temperature of the liquid can be directly measured, so no boiling air occurs. If you want to cook at a low temperature at a certain level, you can easily perform more accurate heating cooking.

[Example ] Examples will be explained with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a bottomed cylindrical cylindrical body with an open upper surface and two electrode bodies 2, 2 disposed facing each other on both inner surfaces. The entire electrical processing container 1:i is made of plasticized insulating material such as synthetic resin or glass, and a handle 3 is integrally provided on the negative side thereof. Inside the electrically processed container 1, there are food materials containing an appropriate amount of electrolyte (for example, salt), such as ramen, udon, soba, subakenote, and calyx (I!), or appropriate rice cooking materials, (Q). , food ingredients such as miso soup, soup, etc., and an appropriate amount of water or moisture are stored).

reactor.

One end of a pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 disposed in the energizing processing container 1 with a relative orientation of 1: i, extending in parallel so as to protrude outward along the upper edge of the energizing processing container 1; A contact portion 4 is formed. And the force electrode body 2.2ri
Any conductive material may be used, but if the material is metallic, it may be a thin plate of titanium or aluminum, a wire rod, a foil, or a foil whose surface is laminated with a synthetic resin film, or its curved charcoal W74 or charcoal. It may also be a resin mixed with a resin, and the key is to be able to change the material and shape to match the material.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a base made of plastic with an insulating material. The electrically processed container 1 is removably placed on the base 5. On one side of the base 5: Inside, an energization control chamber 6 for accommodating various electrical components is erected. Then, on one side of the energization control l housing 6, an opening is opened, into which the energization part 4 of the pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 is inserted. Fl! is made up of two upper and lower plates so that the electrically connected part 4 that has been pushed in is inserted and sandwiched to be in a electrically connected state. A power transmitting section 8 is provided which is constituted by electric pieces 8', 8'.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a rod-shaped actuating arm whose base side is pivoted by a pivot shaft 10 near the top of the energization control housing 6; It is constructed so that it can be stood up or laid down freely.

11 is! l! There is a transparent or opaque lid made of edge material, and the lid 11 is plasticized to have a substantially similar shape to the energized container l, and is removably attached to the tip side of the actuating arm 9 to form the actuating arm. When the container 9 is laid down, it covers the open upper surface of the electrically processed container l. 12 is
The steam exhaust passage opens near the attachment of the lid 11,
Of course, the steam exhaust passage 12 may open into the lid 11 at another position. 13 is a handle attached to an example of the lid body 11.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a temperature sensor that is removably attached to the lid 11 and the operating arm 9 so that its tip side faces into the steam exhaust passage 12 provided in the lid 11. The temperature of the steam passing through the steam exhaust passage 12 is detected, and the current supply to the pair of electrode bodies 2.2 is cut off when the detected temperature reaches a predetermined temperature.

A 1Al switch 15 for detecting whether the contact portions 3 of the pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 are in correct contact with the power transmission portion 8 is also provided in the vicinity of the power transmission portion 8 provided in the energization control cylinder 6 described above. , an actuating arm body 9 is located in the energization control cylinder 6 near the pivot axis IO.
A second switch 16 is provided therein to detect whether the lid body 11 correctly covers the open top part of the energization processing container 1 when the lid body 11 is tilted sideways about the pivot axis lO. The energization switch 17 disposed on the top surface of the switch 17 is connected to a power source so that it can be closed only when both the first switch 15 and the second switch 16 are in a closed state. The structure is configured so that electricity can be started to be applied to the body 2.2, and safety is ensured to prevent accidents such as electric shock from occurring. Therefore, the energization switch 17
It is convenient to use an illuminated pushbutton switch that lights Q while the pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 is energized. 18:! When the temperature sensor 14 detects steam at a predetermined temperature, the energization switch 17 is set to ``open'' using a switch holding relay provided in the energization control #case 6, and the energization switch 17 is kept in the ``open'' state. , which maintains the energization to the pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 in a stopped state, and after the energization processing work is completed, the temperature of the temperature sensing body 14 falls and the energization to the pair of electrode bodies 2, 2 is automatically started again. This prevents this from happening.

The switch holding relay 18 is operated by opening the power switch 19 disposed at the top of the energization control housing 6.
It is configured to be reset for the first time.

20 is an alternating current power supply line.

The embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 are electrically processed containers IA that can be used as disposable containers and that can heat and cook food materials within a short period of time. The electrically processed container IA used in the food manufacturing equipment is made of an insulating material such as styrofoam synthetic resin or a paper carton, and is made of a very inexpensive material suitable for disposable use. In addition, the energization processing container 1A is constructed so that energization processing can be carried out safely even if the engraving is of the same shape, such as square, rectangle, or circle. A pair of electrode bodies 2A, 2A similar to those of the first invention are disposed on both inner surfaces of the energized processing container IA in a facing manner. An insulating container holder 21 is removably placed on top.
It is stored in a convenient manner.

Note that the bottomed container holder 21 described above is an electrically processed container I made of a plastic material that does not have sufficient heat insulation or shape-retaining strength.
When attaching and detaching A on the base 5, the operator directly energizes the container IA by holding the handle 22 attached to one side of the container holder 21 without touching the energized container IA that is heated to a high temperature after energizing processing. It is possible to safely and reliably take out the processing container IA together with the container holder 21 from the base 5, and even if water etc. boils over from the energized processing container IA during energization processing and liquid overflows, the container holder 21 As shown in Figs. 4 and 7, there are notches 23 and 23 on both sides of the container holder @ 2+, as shown in Figs. 4 and 7.
In addition, a temperature sensor is provided so that the operator can easily and reliably insert and remove the electrically processed container IA fitted inside with both hands. The temperature of the food material housed in the energized processing container IA by looking into the energized processing container IA at the tip of 24;
Alternatively, the configuration is the same as that of the first invention device except that the liquid temperature can be detected.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it produces effects as described below.

Even if food materials stored in an electrically processed container with an open top and a pair of electrode bodies facing each other on both inner surfaces are processed for instant use or are unprocessed, After placing the energized container together with an appropriate amount of water or moisture, the actuating arm is laid down and the top open part of the energized container is covered with the lid. The electric current applied between the pair of electrode bodies makes it possible to heat and heat the product to an appropriate and accurate temperature completely safely without using any hot water or microwave ovens. , since it is possible to heat food materials sufficiently to boiling in a very short time.
In addition to cooking unprocessed foods, unprocessed rice can be used to cook and serve ordinary cooked foods, and can also be used to heat and cook ordinary uncooked or cooked foods. When the energized container is made of disposable materials, the energized container is housed in a container holder and the food material is safely heated and cooked by the energizing action applied between a pair of electrode bodies. Not only can the container holder be used effectively to maintain the shape of the energized container, but also to serve as a liquid receptacle and take it out. A temperature sensor is provided to detect the temperature of the steam discharged from the energized processing container, the temperature of the food material contained in the energized processing container, or the temperature of the lα body. Promptly detect the temperature of χ heat, material temperature, or liquid temperature, automatically stop energizing the pair of electrode bodies when the temperature reaches a predetermined 18 degrees, and provide high-quality products.

Furthermore, since the lid body is detachably attached to the operating arm body, a lid body adapted to the shape of the energized container can be replaced and attached, thereby increasing its versatility.

Moreover, electrification system i! The Il housing is equipped with an energization switch, and a first switch that detects when the power transmitting part and the energized part of the energized processing container are in contact with each other, and a lid cover the top open part of the energized processing container. A second switch is provided to detect this, and the energizing switch is closed only when both the first switch and the second switch are in the closed state, and energization is applied between the pair of electrode bodies, making the energizing process easier. It is possible to carry out electrical machining work repeatedly and quickly while safely and accurately and preventing the occurrence of electric shock accidents and the like.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of the electrically processed food manufacturing equipment, Figure 2:! 3 is a developed perspective view of the main parts, and FIGS. 4 to 7 are related to an apparatus for producing energized processed food using a disposable energized container, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the whole, FIG. 5 is a vertical front view, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the electrically processed container, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the electrically processed container housed in a container holder. 1, IA...Electric processing container, 2.2.2A, 2A...
・Pair of electrode bodies, 4... Electrical contact part, 5... Base, 6...
・Electrification control housing 8... Power transmission section, 9... Operating arm body, 11
. . . Base body, 12 . Retainer, 24...temperature sensing body

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) The top surface is open, and a pair of electrode bodies are disposed on both inner surfaces, and one end of each of the pair of electrode bodies is extended outward to serve as a contact portion. The energizing processing container is removably placed on a base, and one side of the base is provided with a power transmitting part that is in contact with the current-conducting part and applies current between a pair of electrode bodies, and a tip is provided on the top. An apparatus for producing energized processed foods, which is equipped with an energization control box having a lid for covering the open top of an energized container and an actuating arm having a temperature sensing element pivotably mounted on the side. (2) The upper surface is open, and a pair of electrode bodies are disposed on both inner surfaces, and one end of each of the pair of electrode bodies is extended outward to allow an energized processing container to be freely inserted and removed. Place the container holder stored in the container removably on the base,
One side of the base is equipped with a power transmitting part that is in contact with the electrically conductive part and applies electricity between the pair of electrode bodies, and the top part is provided with a lid body that covers the top open part of the electrically processed container on the tip side. A manufacturing device for energized processed foods, which is equipped with an energization control housing in which an operating arm equipped with a temperature sensor and a temperature sensor are pivotably mounted. (3) The apparatus for producing electrically processed foods according to claims (1) and (2), wherein a steam exhaust passage is formed in the lid at the position where the temperature sensor is provided. (4) Claim (1) in which the lid body is detachably attached to the operating arm body.
), (2) The apparatus for producing an electrically processed food. (5) The apparatus for producing electrically processed foods according to claims (1) and (2), wherein the temperature sensor is arranged in a steam exhaust passage provided in the lid. (6) The apparatus for manufacturing an electrically processed food according to any one of claims (1) and (2), wherein the temperature sensor is suspended from the lid through the steam exhaust passage, and its tip is exposed into the electrically processed container. (7) The energization control box is equipped with an energization switch, and
The first switch includes a first switch that detects that the power transmission part is in contact with the electrically connected part of the electrically processed container, and a second switch that detects that the lid covers the open top surface of the electrically processed container.
2. The apparatus for producing an energized processed food according to claim 1, wherein the energizing switch is closed and energization is applied between the pair of electrode bodies only when both the switch and the second switch are in a closed state.