JPH0560371U - Storage case for processed cooking ingredients - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Object] The present invention relates to a storage case that can be prepared in a commercial kitchen, for example, so that the seasoning material A which has been partially processed in advance can be easily taken out while being cooled to a constant temperature. [Structure] Storage main body 2 with cooling liquid W injected to an appropriate level
And an individual container 3 that is placed in a state where it is immersed in the cooling liquid W to an appropriate level and that stores the cooking material A therein. The individual container 3 itself is cooled by the cooling liquid W, and the cooking material A inside is also stored in a cooled state.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[The purpose of the device] [Industrial applications]

 INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be prepared so that it can be easily taken out while cooling pre-engraved cooking ingredients to a certain temperature in kitchens of restaurants and other commercial kitchens that mainly cook large quantities. It relates to a storage case.

[0002]

[Background of the invention]

 For example, in Chinese restaurants, where customers are concentrated during meals, the cooking utensils, etc. are cut into a size that can be used in advance and stored in the refrigerator, and this is always put on a table on the table during busy hours. They are arranged in the state of being put, and they are picked up and cooked for each order when used. However, since it actually takes about two hours even when the customer is concentrated at lunch, for example, the cooking ingredients are affected by the ambient temperature, and even those that have been refrigerated are heated and become warm over time. Not only does this reduce the freshness, but there is also the problem that when these ingredients are directly used without heating and cooking, they do not always give a good feeling of mouth to mouth when served to customers.

Of course, there are cases for refrigerating such so-called ingredients, called cooking ingredients, but these keep the storage case itself at the refrigeration temperature and refrigerate in it. Each time it is taken out, the door has to be opened, the work efficiency is poor, and there is also the problem that the cold air leaks when the refrigeration door is opened and closed, and the refrigeration efficiency deteriorates. It is not necessarily suitable for a business type that concentrates.

[0004]

[Technical items we tried to develop]

 The present invention has been made against the background of such actual working conditions, and the present inventor has proposed a processed cooking material that can be cooled and stored at a constant temperature in a state where it is easy to take out the precooked cooking material. This is an attempt to develop a storage case.

[0005]

[Device configuration] [Means for achieving the purpose]

 That is, the processed cooking material storage case according to the present application is characterized by including a storage body in which a cooling liquid is injected to an appropriate level and an individual container placed in a state of being immersed in the cooling liquid to an appropriate level. It is intended to achieve the above purpose.

[0006]

[Function of the device]

 In the present invention, the cooking material that has been previously subjected to the chopping and the like is stored in an individual container, and this product is placed so as to be soaked in the cooling liquid of the storage main body together with the storage container. Cooling liquid continues to cool the surroundings of the container at a constant temperature, and the cooking ingredients are always kept fresh.

[0007]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiments. Reference numeral 1 denotes a processed cooking material storage case according to the present invention, which is formed by combining a storage main body 2 and an individual container 3 for directly storing the cooking material A. As shown in FIG. 1, it is used by being placed on the kitchen cooking table 4 or the like.

First, the storage main body 2 will be described. As an example, the storage main body 2 has a rectangular gutter shape as a whole, and its periphery is covered with a heat insulating material I such as styrene foam as shown in FIGS. Then, the cooling pipe 20 for passing the refrigerant near the bottom is arranged over substantially the entire length in the longitudinal direction. Of course, the cooling pipe 20 may be a simple pipe passage through which the refrigerant passes, or may be provided with fins or the like to further improve the cooling efficiency.

Above the cooling pipe 20, a mounting plate 21 having a water permeability like a slats is provided. The mounting plate 21 may be fixedly attached to the storage body 2, but a type that is detachably mounted on the storage body 2 is preferable in consideration of cleaning the inside.

Then, the storage body 2 is filled with the cooling liquid W to such a level as to reach a position above the mounting plate 21. In many cases, water is used as the cooling liquid W, but salt water or the like may be used because it increases the cooling capacity.

Further, the cooling pipe 20 is connected to a cooling unit 22 provided at one side end of the storage body 2, and the cooling unit 22 is mainly composed of a refrigerator. Further, the cooling unit 22 does not necessarily have to be provided adjacent to the storage main body 2, and it is of course possible to install a refrigerator or the like outdoors and connect the cooling unit 22 to the cooling pipe 20.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of front and rear holding projections 23 are provided above the storage main body 2, and a hook-shaped fixed holding projection 23a is provided on the back side and pivoted to the front side. A movable holding protrusion 23b having a free hook shape is provided. This is provided in order to prevent the individual container 3 from floating when the individual container 3 is sufficiently immersed in the cooling liquid W as shown in FIG. Therefore, instead of such a holding projection 23, a holding magnet 24 may be provided on the mounting plate 21 as shown in FIG. 7 to perform the same operation. Of course, in this case, the mounting plate 21 is processed so as not to rise.

On the other hand, the individual container 3 used for this will be described as a container having an appropriate planar shape such as a square or a rectangular shape, a square, a circular shape, a triangular shape of different sizes. However, in the case of a flat circular container, a space is created in the peripheral corners thereof, and it is expected that the cooking material A will spill from this when handling it. It is preferable that they have a structure in which they are closely arranged. If necessary, the lids 25 and 30 for closing the upper surface of the individual container 3 may be prepared. Of course, such a lid is a lid 30 provided on all or a part of each individual container 3 as shown in FIG. 8, and as a lid 25 for covering the storage main body 2 as a whole as shown in other drawings. Good. When the lid 25 is not needed, it is stored in a lid storage portion 26 provided at the rear portion of the storage body 2.

Further, in such a storage case 1, the storage main body 2 may be formed in one stage, and may be formed in two stages as shown in FIG. 9 or may be further formed in multiple stages. In this way, for example, in the case of a two-tiered structure, it is preferable that the individual container 3 is formed so that its front side is low so that the cooking material A can be relatively easily taken out from the upper storage body 2.

The present invention has a configuration as described above, and in order to use it, it is handled as follows. First, the cooking material A is put into each individual container 3 for each type, and the cooking material A is inserted into the storage main body 2 one by one to prepare. The individual container 3 suitable for the cooking material A is selected according to the size, quantity, etc. Further, for example, in the case of the cooking material A for Chinese food, most of it is stored in the individual container 3 while being immersed in water. On the other hand, in the storage main body 2, the operation of the cooling unit 22 is started, the refrigerant is passed through the cooling pipe 20, and the cooling liquid W is cooled to a constant temperature.

In this case, the temperature of the cooling liquid W is transmitted to the individual container 3, and the inside of the cooking liquid A is cooled to keep the cooking material A sufficiently cooled. .. Although the cooling liquid W is cooled by exchanging heat with the cooling pipe 20 in the storage body 2, the cooling pipe 20 does not necessarily have to be installed in the storage body 2, and for example, the cooling liquid W can be used. There is no problem even if the side of the above is passed through an appropriate cooling device and then allowed to flow into the storage main body 2 so as to be constantly circulated.

[0017]

[Effect of the device]

 The present invention has the structure as described above, and the cooking material A put in the individual container 3 is always prepared in a state that is easy to take out and is constantly cooled by the cooling liquid W to ensure the freshness of the cooking material A. Will be saved as is. Furthermore, since its configuration is extremely simple, it can be provided to the market at low cost, and this is also very useful.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen of a Chinese restaurant to which the storage case according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a storage case of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a part of the above.

FIG. 4 is a vertical side view of the same.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional front view of the same.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view of the same.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional side view showing an embodiment in which a magnet is used as a holding means for holding the individual container.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which a lid is provided so as to cover the individual containers as above.

FIG. 9 is a transverse cross-sectional view showing an embodiment in which the storage case is constructed in two stages.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Storage Case 2 Storage Main Body 3 Individual Container 4 Cooking Stand 20 Cooling Pipe 21 Mounting Plate 22 Cooling Unit 23 Holding Protrusion 23a Fixed Holding Protrusion 23b Movable Holding Protrusion 24 Holding Magnet 25 Lid 26 Lid Storage 30 Lid A Cooking Material I Insulation material W Coolant

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A storage case for a processed cooking material, comprising: a storage main body filled with a cooling liquid to an appropriate level, and an individual container placed in a state of being immersed in the cooling liquid to an appropriate level.