JPH08275876A - Pot - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To quickly cool water in a container at a set temperature after purifying by boiling and to issue an alarm, when there is a possibility of breeding of germ due to cold insulation for a long period exists in a pot which cools and performs the cold insulation of the water at prescribed temperature. CONSTITUTION: The water in the container 17 is circulated and heated by a heater 35, and also, purified via a water quality purifying agent 41 and boiled, then, the water is circulated in a thermoelement 37, and cooled to temperature set by a temperature setting means. The temperature of the water in the container 17 is detected by a temperature detecting means 46, and displayed on a display means 50. After the water in the container 17 is boiled by the heater 35, a time is clocked by a clock means 51, and after prescribed time elapses, prescribed display such as [exchange water ], etc., is performed on the display means 50.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pot for cooling water to a predetermined temperature and keeping it cold.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When drinking infant milk or beverages that do not use boiling water, such as sencha and gyokuro, a pot that can boil water and cool the high-temperature water to the intended water temperature is desired. .

Conventionally, this type of pot has been constructed as shown in FIG. The configuration will be described below.

As shown in the figure, the exterior main body 1 is provided with a temperature setting means 2 composed of a push button or the like in the front and a container 4 for storing water 3 therein. The temperature setting means 2 is
A plurality of set temperatures can be set so that the temperature can be set as needed. A heating means 5 for heating the water 3 stored in the container 4 is attached to the bottom bottom surface of the container 4. Further, on the lower side surface of the container 4, temperature detecting means 6 for measuring the temperature of the water 3 by detecting the temperature of the container 4 is attached. A first electric pump 7 and a second electric pump 8 are provided on the bottom between the exterior main body 1 and the container 4.

The first electric pump 7 is operated by the user rotating or pushing the operating knob 9, and the spout 1 is passed from the bottom of the container 4 through the pumping pipe 10.
Pump water 3 up to 1. The second electric pump 8 is the container 4
The water 3 is circulated from the bottom of the container via the heat exchanger 12 and the pumping pipe 13 to the container 4 through the purifying unit 14 provided above the container 4. The heat exchanger 12 is provided outside the container 4, and a cooling fan 15 is provided opposite to the heat exchanger 12. The purification unit 17 is composed of an activated carbon filter and filters impurities in water.

The operation of the above structure will be described. When tap water is put into the container 4 and a switch (not shown) is turned on, the heating means 5 is energized to raise the temperature of the water 3. The temperature of the container 4 is detected by the temperature detecting means 6,
When detecting that the temperature of the water 3 has reached a predetermined value, the second electric pump 8 is operated. That is, the circulation is performed from the bottom of the container 4 through the heat exchanger 12 and the pumping pipe 13 into the purifying unit 14 provided above the container 4 for purification, and then returning to the container 4 again. Chalk, musty odor, trihalomethanes, etc. in the water are removed during this cycle. This circulation is performed for a predetermined time, during which the cooling fan 15 is not operated. The circulation is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed.

Next, the temperature setting means 2 is operated to cool the hot water stored in the container 4 to a predetermined temperature. When the temperature setting means 2 is operated, the cooling fan 15 and the second electric pump 8 are operated until the temperature detecting means 6 detects the set temperature set by the temperature setting means 2. Since the second electric pump 8 is operated, the hot water in the container 4 starts circulating through the heat exchanger 12, and while repeating this circulation, the hot water is exchanged with the air by the heat exchanger 12. Be cooled.

In this way, the temperature of the hot water is rapidly cooled, and when it reaches the temperature set by the temperature setting means 2, this circulation is stopped. If the water 3 in the container 4 is required here, the operation knob 9 is operated to operate the first electric pump 7, and the water 3 is pumped from the bottom of the container 4 to the spout 11 to supply the water to the outside. be able to.

[0009]

In such a conventional structure, the hot water in the container 4 is cooled by being exchanged with the air by the heat exchanger 12 while repeatedly circulating through the heat exchanger 12. Therefore, it is impossible to cool the temperature below the ambient temperature, and for example, there is a problem that the temperature of the water 3 in the container 4 cannot be cooled to about 10 ° C. in the summer.

Further, even if the water 3 in the container 4 is boiled once and kept cold, if kept cold for a long time, various bacteria may grow, which is not preferable in terms of hygiene.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and after boiling and purifying water in a container, it is quickly cooled to a set temperature, and if there is a risk that various bacteria are proliferating by keeping it cool for a long time. The first purpose is to warn.

A second object is to give a warning when there is a risk that various bacteria are proliferating by rapidly cooling the water to a set temperature without boiling it and keeping it cool for a long time.

A third object of the present invention is to achieve the first or second object and to make the warning time easily known.

A fourth object is to achieve the above-mentioned first or second object and to make it easy to understand the correspondence at the warning time.

A fifth object of the present invention is to kill the germs by keeping them cool for a long time so that the germs can be proliferated so that the water in the container can be continuously drunk. .

A sixth object of the present invention is to achieve the fifth object and to rapidly cool it to a set temperature.

[0017]

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention comprises heating means for heating water in a container,
Water purification means for purifying water in the container, cooling means for cooling water in the container, temperature setting means for setting the temperature of water in the container, and temperature for detecting the temperature of water in the container Detecting means, display means for displaying the temperature of water in the container, and the like, and a clocking means for timing after boiling the water in the container by the heating means, and boiling the water in the container by the heating means After that, the cooling means cools down to the temperature set by the temperature setting means, and after the predetermined time is measured by the time measuring means, a predetermined display is displayed on the display means. As a means.

In order to achieve the second object, heating means for heating the water in the container, water purification means for purifying the water in the container, and cooling means for cooling the water in the container,
Temperature setting means for setting the temperature of the water in the container, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the water in the container, display means for displaying the temperature of the water in the container, and timing from the start of operation And a time measuring means, the water in the container is cooled by the cooling means to a temperature set by the temperature setting means, and when a predetermined time is measured after the time measuring means starts operating, a predetermined time is displayed on the display means. Making the display is the second means for solving the problem.

In order to achieve the third object, the display means of the first or second problem solving means displays the remaining time before a predetermined time before. I am trying.

Further, in order to achieve the fourth object, the display means of the first or second problem solving means displays that the water in the container needs to be replaced after a predetermined time has elapsed. This is the fourth means for solving the problems.

Further, in order to achieve the fifth object, after the lapse of a predetermined time of the first or second problem solving means, instead of the display by the display means, the water in the container is boiled by the heating means. This is the fifth means for solving the problems.

Further, in order to achieve the sixth object, after the water in the container is boiled by the heating means of the fifth problem solving means, it is cooled to a predetermined temperature by the cooling means. 6 is used as a means for solving the problems.

[0023]

According to the first means for solving the above problems, the present invention provides:
The water in the container is heated by the heating means to bring it to a boil, and the water is purified by the water purification means to remove chlorine, mold odor, trihalomethane, etc. in the water. Then, it can be cooled to the temperature set by the temperature setting means by the cooling means and kept cool to be used for drinking. When there is a risk that various bacteria will propagate in water after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 48 hours), a predetermined display can be displayed on the display means to warn the user.

Further, by the second means for solving the problem, the water contained in the container can be cooled to the temperature set by the temperature setting means by the cooling means and kept cold for drinking. When there is a risk that various bacteria will propagate in water after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 48 hours), a predetermined display can be displayed on the display means to warn the user.

By the third means for solving the problem, the remaining time is set from before the predetermined time (for example, after 36 hours have elapsed) to the time (for example, 48 hours) during which there is a risk that various bacteria will propagate in the water. By displaying, it is possible to see at a glance how long the water in the container can be drunk.

Further, by the fourth problem solving means, it is possible to notify the user of the correspondence by displaying the water exchange after a predetermined time (for example, 48 hours) has elapsed.

Further, by the fifth means for solving the problem, after the predetermined time (for example, 48 hours) has passed, the water in the container is boiled by the heating means, so that the bacteria in the water can be killed, and the inside of the container can be killed. You can continue to drink the water.

Further, by the sixth means for solving problems, after a predetermined time (for example, 48 hours) has passed, the water in the container is boiled and cooled to a predetermined temperature by the cooling means, so that the temperature can be quickly set to the set temperature. Can be cooled.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

As shown in the figure, the exterior body 16 has a container 17 having an upper surface opening therein, and the opening of the container 17 is covered with a lid 18. The first circulation pump 19 includes a container 17
The liquid inside is drawn out of the container 17, and is driven by the first motor 20. The suction port 21 of the first circulation pump 19 communicates with the lower portion of the container 17, and the discharge port 22 thereof communicates with the spout 24 via the first water channel 23. The switch 25 controls the operation of the first motor 20, and is linked to an external operation knob 26 provided on the upper portion of the exterior body 16.

The second circulation pump 27 circulates the liquid in the container 17 and is driven by the second motor 28. The suction port 29 of the second circulation pump 27 is the container 17
And the discharge port 30 communicates with the first valve body 32 via the second water channel 31. First
From the valve body 32 to a third water passage 33 and a fourth water passage 34, which communicate with the upper portion of the container 17 to form a plurality of circulation paths.

The heater (heating means) 35 is connected to the third water channel 3
It is attached to the outer wall of the heating container 36 disposed in the middle of 3. Thermoelectric element (cooling means) 37 by Peltier effect
The heat-absorbing side is pressed against the water passage container 38 arranged in the middle of the fourth water passage 34, and the heat-radiating side is pressed against the heat-dissipating member 39. The blower 40 blows air to the heat dissipation member 39 and the like. Water purification agent such as activated carbon (water purification means) 41
Is contained in the case 42 and is disposed at the outlet of the third water passage 33 and the fourth water passage 34 to the container 17.

The heat insulating material 43 wraps the outer wall of the container 17 to insulate it. The second valve body 44 is the first water channel 2
When the water in the container 17 is heated or cooled, the water from the first circulation pump 19 is returned to the container 17 through the fifth water passage 45 to circulate, and the water in the first water passage 23 is disposed. It is arranged to switch between the case where the temperature of the water in the container 17 is the same as the temperature of the water in the container 17 and the case where the water is poured out from the spout 24.

The temperature detecting means 46 inputs the output of the temperature sensor 47 for detecting the liquid temperature in the container 17, detects the temperature of the water in the container 17, and inputs the output to the control means 48. The temperature setting means 49 sets the temperature of the water in the container 17 to, for example, 10 ° C. or 16 ° C. at which the taste is easily felt.
And is input to the control means 48. The display means 50 displays the temperature of water in the container 17 and the like.
The time measuring means 51 measures the time after the water in the container 17 is boiled by the heater 35.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display means 50 displays a process display section 50a for displaying processes such as "boiling water purification / off", "cooling", "appropriate temperature" and the temperature of water in the container 17. It is composed of a status display section 50b such as "temperature" indicated by a number and "activated carbon exchange" indicating that the water purification agent 41 needs to be exchanged. Reference numeral 52 is a switch that constitutes the temperature setting means 49, 53 is a water level gauge, and 54 is a steam port.

The control means 48 includes a first motor 20 and a second motor 20.
The motor 28, firstly the operation of the valve body 32, the heater 35, the thermoelectric element 37, etc. is controlled, and the water in the container 17 is circulated through the second water channel 31 and the third water channel 33 while being heated by the heater 35. Then, after boiling, the second water channel 31
Further, the temperature is set to the temperature set by the temperature setting means 49 by the thermoelectric element 37 through the fourth water passage 34. A predetermined time (for example, 4
The remaining time from the time before 8 hours (for example, 36 hours after the time counting device 51 starts counting) to a predetermined time is displayed on the "temperature" display of the status display unit 50b.

The operation of the above structure will be described with reference to FIG. 3. Tap water is put in the container 17, and the first valve body 32 is connected to the suction port 29 of the second circulation pump 27 and the third water passage 33. The second circulation pump 27 is operated and the heater 35 is energized at time t0. As a result, the water in the container 17 is sucked in through the suction port 29 of the second circulation pump 27, is pressure-fed through the discharge port 30, and flows back into the container 17 through the second water channel 31 and the third water channel 33. .

At this time, the water is heated by the heater 35 when passing through the heating container 36, and by continuing this operation, the temperature of the water in the container 17 rises as shown by the solid line in FIG. Bring to a boil. Further, at this time, since the water passes through the case 42 containing the water purification agent 41, unnecessary components such as chlorine, musty odor, and trihalomethane in the water are removed.

From time t1 when the water in the container 17 boils,
Boiling is continued for a fixed time (about 3 to 5 minutes), and cooling is performed from time t2. To cool, the first valve body 32 is brought into a state in which the suction port 29 of the second circulation pump 27 and the fourth water passage 34 are in communication with each other, and the second circulation pump 27 is operated,
The thermoelectric element 37 is energized to operate the blower 40.

When the thermoelectric element 37 is energized, the Peltier effect causes the temperature of the heat absorbing side which is in pressure contact with the water container 38 to decrease,
The heat of the water passing through the water passage container 38 is taken, guided to the heat radiating member 39 which is pressed against the heat radiating side, and the heat is forcibly discharged to the outside of the body by the blower 40. By continuing this operation and cooling the water passing through the water passage container 38 and causing the water to flow back into the container 17, it is possible to quickly cool to the set temperature. After cooling to the temperature (for example, 16 ° C.) set by the temperature setting means 49 at time t3, the thermoelectric element 37 and the blower 40 are turned on and off to keep them cool. During this period, as shown in FIG. 4A, the temperature of the water in the container 17 is displayed on the state display section 50b, and "replacement of activated carbon" is displayed when the water purification agent 41 needs to be replaced.

In this state, for a long time (for example, 48 hours)
After a lapse of time, there is a risk that various bacteria will propagate in the water in the container 17. Therefore, at time t, which is 36 hours after time t2
The remaining time (unit is hour) from 4 to the predetermined time (48 hours) is displayed on the status display unit 50b as shown in FIG. 4 (b). Therefore, it is possible to see at a glance how long the water in the container 17 can be drunk. Further, after the time t5 when the predetermined time has elapsed, the remaining time is displayed as 0, so that it is possible to warn the user that there is a risk that various bacteria will multiply in the water.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The time measuring means 51 in FIG. 1 measures time from the start of operation. Water in the container 17 is passed through the second water passage 31 and the fourth water passage 34, and the temperature setting means 49 is provided by the thermoelectric element 37.
From the time (for example, 36 hours after the time when the time measuring means 51 starts the time measurement) before the predetermined time (for example, 48 hours) after the time measuring means 51 starts the time measurement after cooling to the temperature set by The remaining time up to the predetermined time is displayed on the "temperature" display of the status display section 50b. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described with reference to FIG. 3. Tap water is put in the container 17, and the first valve body 32 is connected to the suction port 29 of the second circulation pump 27 and the fourth water passage 34. And the second circulation pump 27 are operated from time t0, the thermoelectric element 37 is energized, and the blower 40 is operated to start cooling.

When the thermoelectric element 37 is energized, the Peltier effect causes the temperature of the heat absorbing side that is pressed against the water container 38 to drop,
The heat of the water passing through the water passage container 38 is taken, guided to the heat radiating member 39 which is pressed against the heat radiating side, and the heat is forcibly discharged to the outside of the body by the blower 40. By continuing this operation and cooling the water passing through the water passage container 38 and causing the water to flow back into the container 17, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, it is possible to quickly cool to the set temperature. The temperature set by the temperature setting means 49 at time t6 (for example, 16
(° C), after that, the thermoelectric element 37 and the blower 4
Turn 0 on and off to keep cool. During this period, the status display unit 50
The temperature of the water in the container 17 is displayed in b.

In this state, for a long time (for example, 48 hours)
After a lapse of time, there is a risk that various bacteria will propagate in the water in the container 17. Therefore, at time t, which is 36 hours after time t0.
The remaining time from 7 to the predetermined time (48 hours) is displayed on the status display unit 50b. Therefore, it is possible to see at a glance how long the water in the container 17 can be drunk. Further, after the time t8 when the predetermined time has elapsed, the remaining time is displayed as 0, so that it is possible to warn the user that there is a risk that various bacteria will multiply in the water.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The display means 50 in FIG.
A “water exchange” display indicating that the water in the container 17 needs to be exchanged is provided in b, and after a predetermined time (for example, 48 hours) has elapsed since the timekeeping means 51 started timing, “water exchange” is performed. Is displayed. The other structure is the same as that of the first or second embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In addition,
Since the operation of the time measuring means 51 starting the time measurement and elapse of a predetermined time (48 hours) is the same as the operation of the first or second embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

When a predetermined time elapses after the time counting means 51 starts counting the time, the status display section 50b displays, as shown in FIG.
"Water exchange" is displayed together with "Temperature" and the container 17
Indicates that the water in the room needs to be replaced. Therefore, the user can respond by this display.

In the above first or second embodiment,
Although the remaining time up to the predetermined time is displayed before the predetermined time elapses, this remaining time display may be omitted.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The control means 48 in FIG. 1 controls the operations of the second motor 28, the first valve body 32, the heater 35, the thermoelectric element 37, etc., when a predetermined time has elapsed after the time counting means 51 started counting time. 2 waterway 31 and 3rd waterway 33
While circulating the water in the container 17 through the heater 35,
Is heated to bring it to a boil, and thereafter, is cooled to the temperature set by the temperature setting means 49 by the thermoelectric element 37 through the second water passage 31 and the fourth water passage 34. The other structure is the same as that of the first or second embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In addition,
Since the operation of the time measuring means 51 starting the time measurement and elapse of a predetermined time (48 hours) is the same as the operation of the first or second embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

After a lapse of a predetermined time from the time measuring means 51 starting to measure the time, the water in the container 17 is circulated through the second water channel 31 and the third water channel 33 while being heated by the heater 35 and boiled. Even if various bacteria propagate in the water that is kept cold in the container 17 for a long time, the boiling can kill the various bacteria. Further, thereafter, the temperature is set to the temperature set by the temperature setting means 49 by the thermoelectric element 37 through the second water passage 31 and the fourth water passage 34, whereby the set temperature can be quickly cooled.

In the first or second embodiment,
Although the remaining time up to the predetermined time is displayed before the predetermined time elapses, this remaining time display may be omitted.

[0054]

As described above, the present invention has a heating means for heating water in a container, a water purifying means for purifying water in the container, a cooling means for cooling water in the container, and the container. Temperature setting means for setting the temperature of the water in the container, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the water in the container, display means for displaying the temperature of the water in the container, and the inside of the container by the heating means. A means for counting the time after boiling the water is provided, and the water in the container is boiled by the heating means and then cooled to the temperature set by the temperature setting means by the cooling means, for a predetermined time by the time counting means. After measuring the time, since a predetermined display is made on the display means, after boiling water in the container is purified, it can be quickly cooled to a set temperature, and miscellaneous bacteria can be kept cool for a long time. Breeding It is possible to warn when there is insurance.

Heating means for heating the water in the container,
Water purification means for purifying water in the container, cooling means for cooling water in the container, temperature setting means for setting the temperature of water in the container, and temperature for detecting the temperature of water in the container Detecting means, display means for displaying the temperature of water in the container, and the like, and a timekeeping means for timing from the start of operation, the water in the container to the temperature set by the temperature setting means by the cooling means Cooling, when a predetermined time is counted from the start of the operation of the time measuring means, since a predetermined display is displayed on the display means, without boiling water,
It is possible to quickly cool to the set temperature, and by keeping it cool for a long time, it is possible to warn when there is a danger that various bacteria are multiplying.

Further, since the display means displays the remaining time from the time before the predetermined time, it is possible to easily know the warning time when there is a danger that various bacteria are breeding.

Further, since the display means displays that the water in the container needs to be exchanged after the lapse of a predetermined time, it is easy to respond at the warning time that there is a danger that various bacteria will propagate. Can be understood.

Further, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the water in the container is boiled by the heating means instead of the display by the display means, so that the water in the container can be further extended for drinking. .

Further, since the water in the container is boiled by the heating means and then cooled to the predetermined temperature by the cooling means, it is possible to quickly cool to the set temperature.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a pot according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pot.

FIG. 3 is an operation time chart of the pots according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a display example of a state temperature display portion of the pot according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing another display example of the state temperature display portion of the pot.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a pot temperature display unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway side view of a conventional pot.

[Explanation of symbols]

 17 Container 35 Heater (Heating Means) 37 Thermoelectric Element (Cooling Means) 41 Water Purification Agent (Water Purification Means) 46 Temperature Detection Means 49 Temperature Setting Means 50 Display Means 51 Timing Means

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Kaoru Maekawa 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A heating means for heating water in a container, a water purifying means for purifying water in the container, a cooling means for cooling water in the container, and a temperature of water in the container are set. Temperature setting means, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the water in the container, display means for displaying the temperature of the water in the container, etc., and clocking after boiling the water in the container by the heating means And a cooling means for cooling the water in the container to a temperature set by the temperature setting means after the water has been boiled by the heating means, and the display means after measuring a predetermined time by the time measuring means. A pot that has a predetermined display on it. 2. A heating means for heating water in the container, a water purifying means for purifying water in the container, a cooling means for cooling water in the container, and a temperature of water in the container. A temperature setting means, a temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of water in the container, a display means for displaying the temperature of water in the container, and a clocking means for timing from the start of operation, A pot adapted to cool the water to a temperature set by the temperature setting means by the cooling means, and to display a predetermined display on the display means when a predetermined time is counted after the operation of the time counting means. 3. The pot according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays the remaining time before the predetermined time. 4. The pot according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display means displays that the water in the container needs to be replaced. 5. The pot according to claim 1, wherein after the lapse of a predetermined time, the water in the container is boiled by the heating means instead of the display by the display means. 6. The pot according to claim 5, wherein after the water in the container is boiled by the heating means, it is cooled to a predetermined temperature by the cooling means.