JPH11206562A - Steamer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a steamer capable of not only steaming various foods and articles by effectively using steam discharged from an electric rice cooker without taking a much space but also preventing an obstacle caused by violently blowing off a large quantity of steam. SOLUTION: This steamer 10 has a socket member 13 to introduce steam discharged from the steam discharge part 2 of an electric rice cooker 1, a flexible tube 11 connected to the socket member, a vessel 12 connected to the steam outlet and a stand 20 to support this above the electric rice cooker. Then, the socket member 13 has an annular sucker 14 sucked so as to be freely attachable to a cover member 3 of the electric rice cooker by surrounding the steam discharge part 2, and the steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is connected to the bottom part 30 of the vessel.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple and efficient steamer capable of guiding steam discharged from an electric rice cooker during cooking to a container to steam various foods and articles.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An electric rice cooker generates a large amount of steam at the time of cooking rice, and discharges the steam to the outside from a steam discharge portion provided on a lid member. Since this steam impairs the comfort of the environment and causes a loss of energy, various attempts have been made to effectively use the steam. One way to deal with this problem is, for example, as described in JP-A-59-85614, in which an electric rice cooker itself has a two-tiered structure, in which rice is cooked in the lower part and steam is guided to the upper part. And try to make miso soup. Another idea is to use a commercially available electric rice cooker, receive steam discharged from the steam outlet to the outside into another container, and use it.

[0003] Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-36747 discloses an "apparatus in which an electric kettle is provided with a steam disinfection box" shown in Figs. is suggesting. 4 and 5, the apparatus 100 includes a cover 110 for collecting the steam discharged from the electric rice cooker 1, and a steam directional valve 12 for distributing the steam in two directions.
0, a disinfecting box 130 having a double structure, a shamogi case 140 for inserting a shamogi, and a hose 15 for connecting these.
0 ... In this device, the cover 11
Numeral 0 is attached to the exhaust port of the electric rice cooker via a ring-shaped rubber packing, and is fixed to the exhaust port 2 of the pot lid 3 of the electric rice cooker 1 with bolts 111. In addition, the disinfection box 130 and the shamoji case 140 are provided with the respective steam inlet pipes 13 on the side.
1,141. The steam discharged from the exhaust port 2 of the electric rice cooker 1 is distributed by the steam directional valve 120, and one of the disinfection box 130 and the shamogi case 140,
Alternatively, they are sent to both via hoses 150.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned device 1
00 has a structural difficulty and is difficult to put into practical use at home. The first problem is the fixing means of the cover 110, in which the cover 110 is fixed to the exhaust port 2 of the pot lid 3 of the electric rice cooker 1 with bolts 111. Requires processing such as forming a bolt hole in the pot lid 3 of the electric rice cooker 1 and embedding a nut. This processing cannot be performed at home, and it is not easy to remove the electric rice cooker 1 once the apparatus 100 is attached.
If it is removed, the treatment of the bolt hole of the hook lid 3 becomes a problem, and the time and labor for mounting are complicated. If left unremoved, it will occupy a lot of space, significantly impairing the space efficiency and tidying of kitchens. Without processing the electric rice cooker
Moreover, means for freely attaching and detaching the steam receiving port (cover 110) so as to be compatible with various types of electric rice cookers has not been proposed.

[0005] A second problem is that the disinfecting box 130 and the shamogi case 140 have steam inlet pipes 131, 1 on their side surfaces, respectively.
41, the length of the hose 150 that connects the exhaust port 2 provided in the upper lid of the electric rice cooker 1 to these containers is inevitably increased, and the steam directional valve 120 is interposed on the way. Therefore, a large amount of steam is wastefully condensed on the way, and sufficient steam is not supplied to the disinfecting box 130 and the shamogi case 140. For this reason, the above-mentioned apparatus had poor thermal efficiency and could not be used for steam cooking of food.

A third problem is that the disinfecting box 130 and the shamogi case 140 are provided with steam inlet pipes 131, 1 on their side surfaces, respectively.
Because of the provision of 41, the steam entering therein flows upward from the side of the container as shown in FIG. For this reason, when food and goods are put in the container,
It is difficult to steam from the side which is steamed from the side and is in contact with the steaming table 19, that is, from the bottom, and cannot be used particularly for steam cooking of food.

[0007] The present invention has been achieved as a result of intensive studies to solve the problems of the techniques proposed in the past regarding the effective use of steam discharged from an electric rice cooker. , It can be applied to electric cookers of various shapes in general without processing the electric cooker itself, and it is easy to attach and detach, and it does not take up space for installation.
The problem is that most of the steam discharged from the electric rice cooker can be used effectively, and it can be used sufficiently for steam cooking of foods, etc., especially with the conventional technology that could not be easily put into practical use. An object of the present invention is to provide a steamer that has solved the above points.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a receiving member for introducing steam discharged from a steam discharging portion of an electric rice cooker, and a flexible tube connected to the receiving member. And a container connected to the steam outlet of the flexible tube, and a gantry for supporting the container above the electric rice cooker, wherein the receiving member surrounds the steam discharge portion and the lid member of the electric rice cooker The present invention provides a steamer characterized by having an annular suction cup which can be freely attached to and detached from a vessel, and wherein a steam outlet of a flexible tube is connected to a bottom of a container. In the above, it is preferable that the receiving member has at least two auxiliary suction cups which are detachably and freely adsorbed to the lid of the electric rice cooker and maintain the close contact of the annular suction cup with the lid. It is preferable that these annular suction cups and / or auxiliary suction cups have claws for manually breaking pressure reduction during suction.
The container preferably has a diffuser for diffusing vapor discharged from the container to the outside. This container preferably has a drain outlet. The cradle has at least three legs, at least one of which is preferably adjustable in length. Further, it is preferable that the gantry has a suction cup at the grounding portion.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a preferred steamer 10 of the present invention mounted on a commercially available electric rice cooker 1. The steamer 10 basically includes a receiving member 13 for introducing the steam discharged from the steam discharging portion 2 of the electric rice cooker 1, a flexible tube 11 connected to the receiving member 13, A container 12 connected to the steam outlet of the
And a gantry 20 for stably supporting the above the lid member 3 of the electric rice cooker 1.

The receiving member 13 has an annular suction cup 14 which surrounds the steam discharge section 2 and is detachably attached to the lid 3 of the electric rice cooker 1. The annular suction cup 14 is provided with a claw 35 for manually breaking pressure reduction during suction. The steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is detachably connected to the bottom 30 of the container 12 by a plug-in socket 15.

The container 12 has an upper lid 16 and a diffuser 17 made of a perforated plate for diffusing steam discharged from the container to the outside. The gantry 20 has legs 21... At the vertices of a triangle in plan view.
, And can be stably placed on the lid member 3 of the electric rice cooker. One of the legs 21 can be adjusted in length by an expansion / contraction tool 22 for stabilizing the placement.

The steamer 10 of this embodiment can be easily set in the electric rice cooker 1 as follows, for example. First, the socket 15 attached to the steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is inserted and fixed in the opening of the bottom 30 of the container. Next, the container 12 is mounted on the gantry 20, and the suction cup 23 at the tip of the leg 21 is placed on the lid member 3 of the electric rice cooker prepared for rice cooking, and is pressed and fixed by suction, so that the container 12 is horizontal and The length of the leg is adjusted by the expansion / contraction tool 22 so as to be stably supported. Next, the annular suction cup 14 at the tip of the receptacle member 13 is arranged so as to include the steam discharge section 2 of the electric rice cooker, pressed against the lid member 3, and fixed by suction to complete the setting.

In this state, when foods and articles are put in the container 12, the lid 16 is closed, and the electric rice cooker 1 is energized to start rice cooking, the steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is connected to the bottom 30 of the container. Therefore, the steam discharged from the steam discharge section 2 of the electric rice cooker is introduced into the bottom of the container 12 from the receiving member 13 through the flexible tube 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the steam introduced into the bottom of the container 12 uniformly and uniformly heats the food 36 and the articles contained therein from the bottom to the side and the top, and partly condenses to drain. As a result, the liquid accumulates at the bottom of the container, and the remainder is diffused from the diffuser 17 into the atmosphere.

In general, there are various types of electric rice cookers,
The position and shape of the steam discharge section provided on the lid member also vary. However, in the steamer of the present invention, since the annular suction cup 14 is attached to the receiving member 13, no matter what shape the steam discharge portion 2 has, the cover member 3 surrounding the steam discharge portion 2 can be provided. The flexible tube 11 can be airtightly connected to the steam discharge section 2 of the electric rice cooker 1 very easily only by pressing and sucking the annular suction cup 14. After use, if the nail 35 is pushed up with a finger, the reduced pressure at the time of suction of the annular suction cup 14 is immediately destroyed, and the receiving member 13 can be easily removed from the lid member 3.

Since the container 12 is supported directly above the electric rice cooker 1 and the steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is connected to the bottom 30 of the container, the steam discharge unit 2 is arranged at any position on the lid member 3. Even if it is provided, the steam can be guided to the container 12 by the flexible tube 11 having a very short length, so that the amount of drain generated by cooling in the flexible tube 11 is small, and the drain is generated by the subsequent high-temperature steam. The steam re-vaporized and discharged from the electric rice cooker can be sent to the container 12 without waste, and can be effectively used for steaming.

Excess steam which is introduced into the container 12 and not yet condensed by steaming the articles therein is depressurized by the diffuser 17 and gently discharged to the outside air. Absent. The diffuser 17 may be provided at one or more locations on the side wall of the container 12 and / or the lid 16. When the diffuser 17 is not provided, the vapor can be diffused from the gap between the upper edge of the container 12 and the lid 16.

As shown in FIG. 2, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the lid member 3 of the electric rice cooker is
It may have at least two auxiliary suction cups 26, 26 which freely attach and detach to and attach the annular suction cup 14 to the lid member 3 to maintain the adhesion. The auxiliary suction cup 26 additionally secures the adhesion between the receiving member 13 and the cover member 3 even when the pressure in the annular suction cup 14 is increased due to the heat of the cover member 3 and the suction force is weakened. It has the effect of preventing steam from leaking. If the auxiliary sucker 26 is provided with a claw for manually breaking the reduced pressure at the time of suction, it is more convenient for removal.

The lid 16 of the container 12 is preferably opened upward. The lid 16 may be detachable from the container 12 and, as shown in FIG.
May be attached to the container 12 so as to swing freely.

Inside the container 12, it is preferable to install a steaming stand 19 made of a net, a lattice or a perforated plate for placing and steaming foods and articles. This allows the container 12
In addition to improving the circulation of the internal steam, uniform steam can be generated, and the drain that condenses and accumulates at the bottom can be prevented from coming into contact with food or articles.

The container 12 is, as shown in FIG.
The bottom 30 may be inclined or a recess may be formed to collect the drain at one location. This prevents the drain from flowing back into the flexible tube 11. When a concave portion is formed in the bottom portion 30, a drain outlet 31 may be further provided in the concave portion, and the drain may be discharged to the outside from the drain outlet 31. Thereby, the food or the article in the container 12 can be steamed without getting wet with the drain. When discharging the drain to the outside, it is preferable to dispose a drain receiver 32 below the drain outlet 31. The drain receiver 32 can be disposed, for example, in one of the legs 21 in a freely detachable manner.

The gantry 20 is provided with a lid 3 and a leg 21 of the electric rice cooker so that the steamer 10 does not slide down from the electric rice cooker 1.
The rice cooker 1 may be provided with a non-slip surface or a clamp-shaped electric rice cooker 1 with both side walls sandwiched therebetween. Further, since the stand only needs to stably support the container 12 above the electric rice cooker 1, it is not always necessary to install the container 12 on the lid member 3 of the electric rice cooker 1. For example, the ends of the legs 21 may be grounded to the floor so that the electric rice cooker 1 can be put in and out of the frame formed by the legs 21. In addition, a box frame-shaped mount may be used instead of the mount with legs.

The steamer of the present invention can perform steam cooking of side foods by effectively utilizing the residual heat at the same time as rice cooking by the electric rice cooker. In other words, you can cook steamed rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes, gyoza, steamed food, vegetable root vegetables, etc., make steamed bread and puddings,
It is also possible to heat sake and the like. It can also be effectively used for steam disinfection of tableware, baby utensils, toothbrushes, towels and the like. On the other hand, the steam discharged from the electric rice cooker is effectively used for steaming these foods and / or articles in the container, so that most of the steam is condensed to drain. A small amount of steam leaks to the outside through the diffuser, and even if it leaks, the temperature is low and the pressure is low, so that it does not adversely affect the environment.

[0023]

According to the present invention, the steamer has a receiving member having an annular suction cup, a short flexible tube, a container for receiving steam from the bottom, and a gantry for supporting the container above the electric rice cooker. Therefore, the electric rice cooker can be easily and securely attached to any type of electric rice cooker without processing, and requires little space when installed, and waste steam which causes environmental pollution. Can be used to effectively heat foods and articles. If the receiving member has an auxiliary sucker which is detachably attached to the lid member of the electric rice cooker, even if the adhesiveness of the annular sucker to the lid member is reduced, the adhesiveness is maintained. In addition, leakage of steam can be prevented. If the annular suction cup and / or the auxiliary suction cup have claws for manually breaking the pressure reduction during suction, removal becomes extremely easy. If the container has a diffuser for diffusing the vapor, excess vapor in the container can be gently discharged to the outside at low pressure and low temperature. If the gantry has at least three legs and at least one of the legs has an adjustable length, the installation is simple and the container can be supported horizontally and stably. If the gantry has a suction cup at the grounding portion, the steamer of the present invention can be stably fixed on the lid member of the unstable electric rice cooker.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a state in which a steamer of the present invention is placed on an electric rice cooker.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing another specific example of the receiving member.

FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view showing another embodiment of the steamer of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing an example of a conventional steamer.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an example of a conventional steamer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: electric rice cooker 2: steam discharge unit 3: lid member 10: steamer 11: flexible tube 12: container 13: receiving member 14: annular suction cup 15: socket 16: lid 17: diffuser 18: hinge 19: steaming stand 20: Stand 21: Leg 22: Telescopic device 23: Sucker 26: Auxiliary sucker 30: Bottom 31: Drain outlet 32: Drain receiver 35: Claw 36: Food

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[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a receiving member for introducing steam discharged from a steam discharging portion of an electric rice cooker, and a flexible tube connected to the receiving member. And a container connected to the steam outlet of the flexible tube, and a gantry for supporting the container above the electric rice cooker, wherein the receiving member surrounds the steam discharge portion and the lid member of the electric rice cooker Has an annular suction cup that freely attaches to and detaches from the container, the vapor outlet of the flexible tube is connected to the bottom of the container, the container has a drain outlet, and the base is
It has at least three legs, which have a suction cup on the ground
And at least one of them can be adjusted in length
Providing a steaming device, characterized in that those. In the above, it is preferable that the receiving member has at least two auxiliary suction cups which are detachably and freely adsorbed to the lid of the electric rice cooker and maintain the close contact of the annular suction cup with the lid. Annular suction cup
Preferably has a claw for breaking by hand vacuum during adsorption. The container preferably has a diffuser for diffusing vapor discharged from the container to the outside.

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The container 12 has a lid 16 which is open upward, and as shown in FIG.
To collect the drain in one place, and drain the drain into this recess.
An outlet 31 is provided, and the drain is removed from the drain outlet 31.
It can be discharged to the department. Of drain outlet 31
A drain receiver 32 is provided at a lower portion. This drain
The receiver 32 is detachably incorporated into, for example, one of the legs 21.
Can be arranged at The side of the container 12, a diffuser 17 made of a perforated plate for diffusing the steam discharged from the vessel to the outside is formed. In addition, the stand 20
Are the legs 21 at the vertices of the triangle in plan view.
The tip of the leg 21 is slipped by a suction cup 23 so that the leg 21 can be stably placed on the lid 3 of the electric rice cooker. One of the legs 21 can be adjusted in length by an expansion / contraction tool 22 for stabilizing the placement.

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In this state, when foods and articles are put in the container 12, the lid 16 is closed, and the electric rice cooker 1 is energized to start rice cooking, the steam outlet of the flexible tube 11 is connected to the bottom 30 of the container. Therefore, the steam discharged from the steam discharge section 2 of the electric rice cooker is introduced into the bottom of the container 12 from the receiving member 13 through the flexible tube 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the steam introduced into the bottom of the container 12 uniformly and uniformly heats the food 36 and the articles contained therein from the bottom to the side and the top, and partially condenses to drain. Through the drain outlet 31 from the bottom of the container
And the remainder is diffused from the diffuser 17 into the atmosphere.

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[0023]

The steamer of the present invention comprises a receiving member having an annular suction cup, a short flexible tube, a container for receiving steam from the bottom, and a drain outlet formed in the container.
And the length of the legs supporting this container above the electric rice cooker
It can be adjusted and has a base with a suction cup on the grounding part, so that it can be easily and securely attached to any type of electric rice cooker without processing, In addition, food and articles can be efficiently steamed by effectively using waste steam that causes environmental pollution. If the receiving member has an auxiliary sucker which is detachably attached to the lid member of the electric rice cooker, even if the adhesiveness of the annular sucker to the lid member is reduced, the adhesiveness is maintained. In addition, leakage of steam can be prevented. If the annular sucker has claws for manually breaking the pressure reduction during suction , removal becomes extremely easy. If the container has a diffuser for diffusing the vapor, excess vapor in the container can be gently discharged to the outside at low pressure and low temperature.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A receiving member for introducing steam discharged from a steam discharging part of an electric rice cooker, a flexible tube connected to the receiving member, a container connected to a steam outlet of the flexible tube, A base for supporting the container above the electric rice cooker, a receiving member having an annular suction cup surrounding the vapor discharge portion and detachably adsorbing to a lid member of the electric rice cooker, and a flexible tube. A steamer characterized in that a steam outlet is connected to the bottom of the vessel. 2. The receiving member has at least two auxiliary suction cups which are freely detachably attached to a lid of the electric rice cooker to maintain the close contact of the annular suction cup with the lid. The steamer according to claim 1. 3. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein the annular suction cup and / or the auxiliary suction cup has a claw for manually breaking pressure reduction during suction. 4. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein the container has a diffuser for diffusing steam discharged from the container to the outside. 5. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein the container has a drain outlet. 6. The frame according to claim 1, wherein the gantry has at least three legs, and at least one of the legs is adjustable in length. The described steamer. 7. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein the gantry has a suction cup at a ground contact portion.