JPH0994159A - Automatic rice washing and cooking apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic rice washing and cooking apparatus which can be used at a disaster area or a place where the facility of water feed/ drinage is not arranged and which realizes the use of plural kinds of water such as natural water without wasting water. SOLUTION: An automatic rice washing and cooking apparatus equipped with an automatic rice washer 11 that washes measured rice and an automatic rice cooker 12 that cooks the washed rice that has been washed at the automatic rice washer 11, is integrated with water supply containers 15, 16 that supply rice washing water and rice cooking water to the automatic rice washer 11, and a water drainage container 24 to store the washed water generated at the automatic rice washer 11.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic rice-washing rice cooker, and more particularly to an automatic rice-washing rice cooker having an automatic rice-washing unit for washing measured rice and an automatic rice-washing unit for cooking polished rice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an automatic rice washing rice cooker of this type, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 58-121927 and Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2-1.
A device having various functions is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 67113, etc., and this automatic rice-washing rice cooker has a basic structure of an automatic rice-washing unit for washing the weighed rice and an automatic rice-cooking unit for cooking the polished rice.

In use, simply by inputting the conditions in accordance with the display on the panel switch, etc., from weighing rice to cooking rice,
Furthermore, it is possible to fully automate heat retention, etc., and it is used in restaurants, inns, and hotels that use a large amount of rice.

[0004]

The above-mentioned conventional automatic rice-washing rice cookers are mainly used for business, and their use positions are fixed. Therefore, both of them are necessary for washing rice and cooking rice. Water is supplied by connecting to a water pipe. The sharpening juice generated by washing rice is performed by connecting a drain pipe to the outside.

As described above, since the conventional automatic rice-washing rice cooker is a fixed type which is premised to be used at a fixed position, it is used in a disaster area such as an earthquake where water supply and drainage facilities are not provided, or a campsite. It was difficult to do.

[0006] Furthermore, due to the recent improvement of living standards and heightened health consciousness, high-quality natural water such as mineral water is used as drinking water instead of conventional tap water. Also, natural water has been partially used. Further, there are various kinds of such natural waters, and their properties are slightly different, so that they are properly used according to the preference of the user.

However, in the conventional automatic rice washing rice cooker, since the water supply pipe is used as the water supply source as described above,
When using something other than tap water, it is necessary to close the pipe from the tap water, drain the tap water in the pipe, and then supply natural water to a spare container connected to the pipe.
When using different natural water, it is necessary to discharge and replace the water each time.

The problem to be solved in the present invention is to enable use in a place where water supply and drainage facilities are not provided, such as a disaster area, and to use a plurality of types of water such as natural water without wasting water. Is to enable.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises an automatic rice washing unit for washing the weighed rice and an automatic rice cooking unit for cooking the sharpened rice washed by the automatic rice washing unit. The automatic rice-washing rice cooker is characterized in that a water supply container for supplying water for washing rice and water for cooking rice to the automatic rice-washing unit and a drainage container for storing the sharpening juice generated in the automatic rice-washing unit are integrated. .

Here, in order to have mobility, a caster for movement may be provided, and the water supply container may be composed of an independent water container for washing rice and a water container for cooking rice. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of water containers for cooking rice.

By making the water container for washing rice and the water container for cooking rice independent of each other, tap water can be put in the water container for washing rice as usual and natural water can be put in the water container for cooking rice. It becomes possible to wash rice and cook rice. Especially, by providing multiple water containers for cooking rice,
Even when a plurality of types of natural water are used, they can be used without emptying the water container once, and effective use of water is achieved.

Further, a power source for activating the automatic rice washing unit and the automatic rice cooking unit can be provided to enable use even in a place without a power supply device. As a power source, in addition to a battery for supplying electric power, a small generator and a cassette cooker for cooking rice can be used.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The features of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of an automatic rice-washing rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the automatic rice-washing rice cooker shown in FIG.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a housing having a U-shaped cross section having a hollow in the middle of the front, and an automatic rice washing machine 11 and an automatic rice cooker 12 are arranged below the hollow rice cooker 11. Reference numeral 13 is an automatic shutter supported by an opening / closing arm 14. When the rice washing is completed, the automatic shutter 13 is opened and the sharpened rice in the automatic rice washing machine 11 is put into the automatic rice cooker 12 below.

A first rice cooking water container 15 and a second rice cooking water container 16 are provided in front of the upper part of the housing 10.
A rice washing water container 19 is provided behind the rice washing device, and a rice stocker 20 is provided behind the water washing container 19. All of them are connected to the automatic rice washing machine 11. Therefore, high-quality natural water such as mineral water is stored in the first rice cooking water container 15 and the second rice cooking water container 16 and normal tap water is used in the rice washing water container 19 for washing rice. Can be stored. Reference numeral 21 is an opening / closing lid for the water containers 15, 16, 19, and 22 is an opening / closing lid for the rice stocker 20.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a water level gauge formed of transparent plastic on the front surfaces of the first rice cooking water container 15 and the second rice cooking water container 16, by which the amount of water in the rice cooking water containers 15, 16 can be known from the front. it can.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a touch panel for operating this apparatus, which can set specifications and display the progress of operation by indicating the position of rice and water during operation, the operation process, and the like by a lamp.

The automatic rice cooker 12 is placed on a slide table 23 that can be pulled out forward, and a handle 23a for pulling out is provided on the front surface of the table 23. A hollow portion 10a is formed in the lower portion of the table 23, and a pull-out type drainage container 24 is stored in the hollow portion 10a.
A caster 25 is provided at the lower end of the housing 10 for movement.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the automatic rice-washing rice cooker shown in FIG. 1, in which 30 is a control unit for controlling the operation of the automatic rice-washing rice cooker, and 31 is an electric cord for connecting to an external power source. Is. 1st water container for cooking rice 1
5, the second water container 16 for cooking rice, the water container 19 for washing rice, and the rice stocker 20 are connected to the automatic rice washing machine 11 by pipes P _{1 to} P ₄ , respectively, and are provided in the middle of the pipes P _{1 to} P ₄ . By opening and closing a solenoid valve (not shown), rice and water can be supplied into the rice washer 11.

FIG. 4 is a partial detailed view of the panel switch 18. As shown in FIG.
a and 18b are provided, and the water for cooking rice is supplied from the first water container 15 for cooking rice by pressing the select switch 18a, and from the second water container 16 for rice cooking by pressing the select switch 18b.

In the above structure, by operating the panel switch 18, a predetermined amount of rice is supplied from the rice stocker 20 through the pipe P ₄ into the rice washing machine 11, and at the same time, through the rice washing water container 19 through the pipe P ₃ . Water for washing rice is supplied. Efficiently washing rice with a jet of water in the rice washing machine 11, and the sharpening juice generated by the washing is pipe P ₅
And is stocked in the drainage container 24 provided at the lower end. Next, rice cooking water is passed from the selected water container 15 or 16 through the pipes P ₁ and P ₂ to wash the rice 1
1 and the sharpened rice and the water for cooking rice are supplied to the rice cooker 12. Rice cooked in the rice cooker 12 cooks rice that has been introduced according to a predetermined program.

As described above, in the automatic rice-washing rice cooker of this embodiment, water supply containers 19, 15 and 16 for supplying water for washing rice and water for cooking rice to the automatic rice-washing device 11 and the automatic rice-washing device 12, respectively.
By integrating the drainage container 24 for storing the sharpening juice generated in the automatic rice washing section 11, it can be used even in a place such as a campsite or a disaster area where water supply and drainage facilities are not provided. Also, a water container 19 for washing rice and a water container 1 for cooking rice
By making 5 and 16 independent, tap water can be used for washing rice, and natural water can be used for cooking rice, so that expensive natural water can be effectively used without wasting it. In particular, by providing the first rice cooking water container 15 and the second rice cooking water container 16, even when a plurality of types of natural water are used, the water container can be used without emptying once. Effective use of is achieved.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the first water container 15 for cooking rice and the second water container 16 for cooking rice as seen from the front. The outlets of the water containers 15 and 16 for cooking rice are made of rubber bush 1 respectively.
5a and 16a are provided. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the water in the plastic bottles W ₁ and W ₂ is used as the water container 1 for cooking rice.
PET bottles W ₁ , W without transferring to 5, 16
It is also possible to invert ₂ and insert it into the bushes 15a and 16a for use.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of an automatic rice washing rice cooker according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, those corresponding to the previous embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

In the present embodiment, the rechargeable battery 36 is used as the power source of the rice washer 11 and the cassette stove 35 is used as the power source of the rice cooker 12, and the control of the cassette stove 35 is performed by the control unit 30. To do. By thus providing the battery 36 and the cassette stove 35, it is possible to use not only in the water supply / drainage facility but also in a place without a power supply.

In the above embodiment, the cassette stove 35 has been described as the power source of the rice cooker 12, but
It is also possible to use the battery 36. It is also possible to incorporate a small generator in place of the battery.

[0027]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(A) By integrating a water supply container for supplying water for washing rice and water for cooking rice to the automatic rice-washing unit and a drainage container for storing the sharpening juice generated in the automatic rice-washing unit, disaster areas, campsites, etc. It can also be used in places without water supply and drainage facilities.

(B) By making the water container for washing rice and the water container for cooking rice independent of each other, tap water can be put into the water container for rice washing as usual, and natural water can be put in the water container for cooking rice. This makes it possible to economically wash and cook rice.

(C) By providing a plurality of water containers for cooking rice, even when a plurality of types of natural water are used, the water containers can be used without being emptied, and effective use of water is achieved. It

(D) By providing a power source for activating the automatic rice washing machine and the automatic rice cooker, it can be used in a place where there is no power supply device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automatic rice-washing rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a plan view of the automatic rice-washing rice cooker shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the automatic rice-washing rice cooker shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a partial detailed view of a panel switch.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state where a plastic bottle is inserted in a water container for cooking rice.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Housing 10a Cavity 11 Rice Washer 12 Rice Cooker 13 Automatic Shutter 14 Opening / Closing Arm 15 Water Container for First Rice Cooking 16 Water Container for Second Rice Cooking 15a, 16a Bush 17 Water Level Meter 18 Touch Panel 19 Water Container for Rice Washing 20 Rice Stocker 21, 22 lid 23 table 24 drainage container 25 caster 30 control unit 31 power cord 35 stove 36 battery P ₁ to P ₅ pipe W _1, W ₂ bottles

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An automatic rice-washing rice cooker comprising an automatic rice-washing unit for washing measured rice and an automatic rice-cooking unit for cooking sharpened rice washed by the automatic rice-washing unit, further comprising water for washing rice on the automatic rice-washing unit. And a water supply container for supplying water for cooking rice,
An automatic rice-washing rice cooker which is integrated with a drainage container for storing the sharpening juice generated in the automatic rice-washing unit. 2. The automatic rice-washing rice cooker according to claim 1, further comprising a caster for movement. 3. The water supply container comprises a water container for washing rice and a water container for cooking rice, which are independent of each other.
2. Automatic rice washing rice cooker described in 2. 4. The automatic rice washing rice cooker according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of water containers for rice cooking are provided. 5. A power source for operating the automatic rice washing unit and the automatic rice cooking unit is provided.
Automatic rice washing rice cooker described in 3 and 4.