JPH119467A - Power supply cord with temperature control function of electric cooker for hotplate or the like, and temperature controller unit used for power supply cord with temperature control function - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily pull out a power feed line when a temperature controller unit body has a high temperature by arranging a feed terminal, a thermosensitive part and a temperature control part on one divided part of the temperature controller unit body constituted dividably so as to be attachable and detachable, and the power feed line on the other divided part. SOLUTION: A power supply cord with temperature control function 1 for electric cooker has a temperature controller unit 2 having a pair of feed terminals, a thermosensitive part 3 for sensing the cooking temperature of an electric cooker, a temperature control part 4 having a temperature setting dial 4a for setting the temperature, and a power feed line 5 having a plug connectable to a domestic plug socket. The unit body 2a of the temperature controller unit 2 is divided into one divided part 2b provided with the feed terminals, the thermosensitive part 3 and the temperature control part 4, and the other divided part 2c provided with the power feed line 5. These divided parts 2a, 2b are connected together by attraction of an iron piece 12 and a pair of magnetic iron pieces 13 provided in mutually opposed positions of the respective connecting ends.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a power cord with a temperature control function for an electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like and a temperature control controller unit used for the power cord with the temperature control function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to reduce the product cost of various electric heating cookers such as an electric pot and a hot plate provided with a cooking temperature adjusting device, a temperature adjusting device is used instead of an electric heating cooker. There is a power cord with a temperature control function that is separated and integrated with a power cord.

That is, as described above, a power cord with a temperature control function (not shown) used by being connected to an electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like is used for supplying electric power connected to a power receiving terminal of the electric heating cooker. A power supply terminal, a heat-sensitive part using a heat-sensitive stick inserted into the electric heat cooker to detect a cooking temperature, a temperature control part using a thermostat mechanism for adjusting the cooking temperature of the electric heat cooker, And a heat-resistant power supply line having an outlet plug connectable to a household outlet in order to obtain electric power of the household. The cooking temperature of the cooker can be adjusted as desired by the user.

[0004]

However, when the power cord with the temperature control function of the electric cooker having the above-mentioned structure is actually used in the electric cooker, there are the following problems.

That is, the power cord with a temperature control function always inserts a heat-sensitive part using a heat-sensitive bar provided in the temperature control controller unit into an electric heat cooker to detect a cooking temperature and to use a thermostat mechanism or the like. Although it is possible to appropriately adjust the cooking temperature of the electric heating cooker to the user's preference through the temperature control unit, however, since the temperature control unit is provided in the temperature control controller unit main body, The temperature control controller unit body inevitably has heat.

When the heat-sensitive part using the heat-sensitive bar is withdrawn from the electric heat cooker after the use of the electric heat cooker, the temperature control controller unit body must be directly grasped and at least a predetermined tensile force must be applied. Must be pulled out of the electric cooker.

Therefore, when the heat-sensitive portion is extracted from the electric cooker by a predetermined or more tensile force as described above,
The temperature controller unit must be gripped quite strongly, but especially the temperature controller unit immediately after use is extremely hot and cannot be gripped immediately.

Therefore, even immediately after using the electric cooker,
There is a problem in use that the electric heating cooker cannot be tied up to a temperature at which the temperature controller unit can be grasped, and it is extremely complicated, especially for a woman such as a housewife who uses the electric heating cooker for rice cooking, and It was a serious problem.

Further, since the heat-sensitive portion uses a heat-sensitive bar, and the heat-sensitive bar is inserted into the electric heat cooker to prevent accidental withdrawal, for example, when the electric heat cooker is used, Even in the event that the power supply line could be dropped, the power supply line does not easily come off from the electric cooker, and thus the power supply line is inadvertently heated via the footed power supply line. Problems such as skipping the cooker also occurred.

However, according to the present invention, when a heat-sensitive part using a heat-sensitive bar provided in a power cord with a temperature control function is used by inserting it into an electric heat cooker, it is attached to the electric heat cooker immediately after use. Even if the temperature controller unit body is extremely hot, the power supply line can be pulled out instantly and easily, so that immediately after the electric cooker is used, the setting of the electric cooker is started quickly. Not only can it be used, but also when a heat-sensitive part using a heat-sensitive bar is inserted into the electric cooking device and used, and even if a situation occurs in which the power supply line can be stepped on A power cord with a temperature control function for an electric cooker for a hot plate and the like, which can easily remove a power supply line from the electric cooker and prevent the electric cooker from being accidentally moved; and Its warm It is an object of the present invention to provide a temperature control controller unit used for the functional with the power cord.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a power cord with a temperature control function of an electric heating cooker for a hot plate and the like, and a temperature control used for the power cord with the temperature control function. The controller unit was developed and the following technical measures were taken.

That is, the power cord with a temperature control function of an electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like according to the present invention comprises a power supply terminal 10 for an electric heating cooker such as a hot plate and a heat sensitive portion 3 for sensing the cooking temperature of the electric heating cooker. And a temperature control unit 4 for adjusting the cooking temperature
And a power supply line 5, the temperature control controller unit 2 is formed so that the temperature control controller unit main body 2a is detachably divided, and the power supply terminal 10, the heat sensitive portion 3, and the temperature control portion 2 are divided into one divided portion 2b. 4 and the other divided portion 2c is provided with the power supply line 5, so that the temperature control controller unit main body 2a attached to the electric heating cooker immediately after use.
Even when the temperature is extremely high, the power supply line can be instantaneously and easily pulled out, and therefore, even immediately after the use of the electric heating cooker, the temperature control section 4 that generates heat to one of the divided sections 2b. Therefore, the other divided portion 2c provided with the power supply line 5 is gripped and the temperature control controller unit main body 2a
Thus, there is an advantage in use that it is possible to easily remove the electric heat cooker from the electric cooker quickly.

Further, the power cord with a temperature control function of the electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like has a structure in which one divided portion 2b and the other divided portion 2c are separated by a predetermined or more tensile force.
When using the electric cooker, the power supply line can be easily and instantaneously pulled out of the electric cooker even if the power supply line gets caught in the situation.
Therefore, there is an advantage in safety that various situations such as skipping of the electric cooker and falling of a person with a foot fall can be avoided.

The temperature control controller unit used in the power cord with a temperature control function according to the present invention includes a power supply terminal 10 for an electric heat cooker, a heat sensitive portion 3 for sensing a cooking temperature of the electric heat cooker, and the cooking device. Since it has a temperature control section 4 for adjusting the temperature and has a pair of projecting power receiving plugs 7 on the other end side, a magnet power cord as a standard product mainly used for an electric pot is provided. It is possible to divert the commercially available power cords, so that only temperature controller units without power supply lines can be sold as low-priced products for consumers who currently have magnet power cords. This has the advantage of a product strategy that enables it to increase market share rapidly.

Further, the power receiving plug 7 of the temperature control controller unit has an outlet plug 5a at one end,
A magnet plug storage case having, at the other end, a hole 8 into which the power receiving plug 7 can enter, and a power supply plug receiver 9 which can be connected to or contact with the power receiving plug 7 in the hole 8. Since the power supply line 5 having the structure described in the above is detachable, it is possible not only to prevent a person from easily touching the power supply plug receiver 9 of the power supply line 5 and to receive an electric shock, but also Since the power receiving plug 7 and the power supply plug receiver 9 are attached and detached at a time, no large force is required, and the power receiving plug 7 and the power supply plug receiver 9 can be attached and detached instantly and easily. Has advantages.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

<First Embodiment> An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a power cord with a temperature control function of an electric heat cooker for a hot plate or the like, and the power cord with a temperature control function is provided on an electric heat cooker (not shown) such as a hot plate. A hole 11 provided at a location facing the power receiving terminal to supply power to the rod-shaped power receiving terminal (not shown)
A power supply terminal 10 formed from four holding pieces that are radially expandable and contractible radially in the axial direction of the power receiving terminal to hold the power receiving terminal when the power receiving terminal is positioned in the rod-shaped power receiving terminal. A heat sensing unit 3 using a heat sensing rod inserted into the electric cooker to sense the cooking temperature of the electric cooker, and a thermostat mechanism inside the thermostat mechanism for adjusting the cooking temperature of the electric cooker. A temperature control unit 4 having a temperature setting dial 4a for facilitating temperature setting by the user and a heat-resistant power supply line 5 having an outlet plug 5a connectable to a household outlet to obtain predetermined power. The temperature controller unit 2 is formed.

Further, the unit main body 2a of the temperature control controller unit 2 has one divided portion 2b provided with the power supply terminal 10, the heat sensitive portion 3 and the temperature controlled portion 4, and the other divided portion provided with the power supply line 5. As shown in FIG. 2, one end of the divided portion 2b is divided into a rectangular iron piece 12 and a pair of rod-shaped power receiving plugs 7 on both sides of the iron piece 12. Is protruded by a predetermined length, and a permanent magnet (not shown) housed therein is opposed to and sandwiched at the combined end of the other divided portion 2c at a position facing the iron piece 12. A pair of magnetized magnetic iron pieces 13 project at a predetermined height, and on both sides of the magnetic iron piece 13, a concave portion 8 into which the power receiving plug 7 can enter, and a bottom portion of the concave portion 8 Position and comes into contact with the tip of the power receiving plug 7 as the power receiving plug 7 enters. A power supply plug receiver 9 formed of a pair of spring pieces that is pushed into the divided portion 2c via the distal end while having a biasing force is provided on the distal end side of the power receiving plug 7 that enters the power receiving plug 7. .

The above-mentioned one divided portion 2b and the other divided portion 2c
Is an iron piece provided at a position facing each of the united ends
12 and a pair of magnetic iron pieces 13 are combined by suction, but the attractive force by the magnetic force of the magnetic iron pieces 13 is set in advance according to the product standard of a power cord called a magnet power cord generally used for electric pots. Be set.

Therefore, the one divided portion 2b and the other divided portion 2c are separated from each other only when a predetermined or more tensile force is applied.

Reference numerals 6 and 6a denote one divided portion 2b and the other divided portion.
2c shows finger anti-slip portions provided on both side surfaces of each of them.

Since the power cord with a temperature control function of the electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like according to the present invention has the above configuration, the temperature control controller unit main body 2a attached to the electric heating cooker immediately after use has an extremely high temperature. However, since the temperature control section 4 that emits heat is provided on one of the divided sections 2b, the heat generated in the one divided section 2b can be concentrated, and thus the other divided section 2b can be concentrated. The other divided part 2c can be detached from the one divided part 2b together with the power supply line 5 instantly and easily by simply grasping the 2c and applying a tensile force exceeding a predetermined value. There is a use advantage that the setting of the cooker can be started quickly.

Further, the power cord with a temperature control function of the electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like has a structure in which one divided portion 2b and the other divided portion 2c are separated by a predetermined or more tensile force.
Even when the electric power cooker is used, even if a situation occurs in which the foot is taken off by the power supply line 5, a predetermined or more tensile force is applied to the other divided portion 2c via the power supply line 5. , The other divided portion 2c together with the power supply line 5 and the one divided portion 2b
Can be easily and instantaneously removed.

Therefore, the power supply line 5 can be easily and instantaneously disconnected from the electric heating cooker, so that the electric heating cooker can be connected to the power supply line even in a situation where the power supply line 5 can be depressed. There is a safety advantage that can avoid various situations such as a person who is skipped over or a person who has fallen on the foot.

<Second Embodiment> Further, in the above embodiment, the power cord with the temperature control function of the electric cooker for a hot plate or the like is provided with a power supply terminal 10 for the electric cooker such as a hot plate and the power supply terminal 10 for the electric cooker. A temperature controller unit 2 is formed by a heat sensing unit 3 for sensing a cooking temperature, a temperature controller 4 for adjusting the cooking temperature, and a power supply line 5, and the temperature controller unit body 2a is detachably divided. In addition, the power supply terminal 10, the heat sensitive part 3, and the temperature control part 4 are provided in one of the divided parts 2b, and the power supply line 5 is provided in the other divided part 2c. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, one of the divided portions 2b may be used as a temperature control controller unit as a single product.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3A, the pitch of a pair of power receiving plugs 7 protruding from the united end of one of the divided portions 2b used as a temperature control controller unit is unified, for example, as a product standard. By setting various dimensions such as 18 mm, 22 mm, and 27 mm, which are common dimensions, a commercially available power cord called a standard magnet power cord used not only for electric pots but also for various electric appliances. It is possible to divert only the temperature controller unit having no power supply line as a low-priced product for consumers who currently own the magnet power cord, Only the temperature controller unit that can use the magnet power cord is sold at a low price to rapidly expand the market share Door there is an advantage on the product strategy that can be.

It should be noted that, even when the temperature control controller unit (one of the divided portions 2b) is used as described above, the pitch of the power receiving plugs 7 is generally set as a product standard as described above. Dividing part 2b specially designed for dimensions
(Regardless of whether the temperature controller unit is used as a single item product which is very similar to the above) or the temperature control controller unit is sold as a product, the magnet power cord of the standard product is attached to the periphery of the united end of the temperature controller unit. The magnet plug storage case (not shown) may be formed with a flange portion 13 into which the magnet plug storage case can slide. In this case, the temperature controller unit and the magnet plug storage case are joined together through the flange portion 13. Not only can it be performed smoothly, but even if twisting etc. occurs due to external force on both sides after merging, it becomes possible to stabilize the merging state,
There is an advantage that it is possible to prevent the magnet plug storage case from being accidentally detached from the combined end of the temperature control controller unit.

Further, when only the temperature control controller unit is sold as a product, the pair of rod-shaped power receiving plugs 7 does not necessarily have to project at a predetermined length from the united end of the temperature control controller unit. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the power receiving plug 7 may be formed of a plate-like terminal or a terminal obtained by deforming the plate-like terminal. Further, as shown in FIG. , Flange 13 at the end
Needless to say, a configuration in which a pair of rod-shaped power receiving plugs 7 only protrude from the united ends without forming the same may be used.

Further, when only the temperature control controller unit is sold as a product as described above, it is not always necessary to divert a standard power supply cord called a magnet power supply cord used in various electric appliances. In the power receiving plug 7 of the temperature controller unit,
As shown in FIG. 2, one end has an outlet plug, and the other end has a hole 8 into which the power receiving plug 7 can enter, and a connection or abutment with the power receiving plug 7 in the hole 8. A configuration may be adopted in which a dedicated power supply line 5 having a magnet plug storage case provided with a possible power supply plug receiver 9 is manufactured and detachable, and in this case, the power supply line is easily operated by a person. In addition to being able to prevent an electric shock by touching the power supply plug receiver 9 of No. 5, the power receiving plug 7 and the power supply plug receiver 9 are attached and detached in a straight line,
There is an operational advantage that the power receiving plug 7 and the power feeding plug receiver 9 can be quickly and easily attached and detached without requiring a large force at all.

Further, a magnetic force is not necessarily used for the means for detaching and attaching the temperature control controller unit using the one divided portion and the other divided portion or the one divided portion and the magnet plug storage case of a commercially available magnet power cord. It is not necessary, for example, to provide a flexible locking piece (not shown) in one of the divided portions or the temperature control controller unit, and lock the locking piece in the other divided portion or the storage case. A configuration may be adopted in which a removable portion (not shown) or the like is provided so that both can be detached.
The mechanism, shape, formation location, and the like are not particularly limited, but it is desirable that the structure always separates only with a predetermined or more tensile force.

In short, the power cord with a temperature control function of the electric cooker for a hot plate or the like is provided with a power supply terminal for the electric cooker such as a hot plate, a heat-sensitive portion for sensing the cooking temperature of the electric cooker, and the cooking device. A temperature control unit is formed from a temperature control unit for controlling temperature and a power supply line, and the main body of the temperature control controller is detachably divided. If the unit has a power supply line in the other divided part, the specific shape, material, structure, function, etc. of the temperature control controller unit main body, the power supply terminal, the heat-sensitive unit, the temperature control unit, and the power supply line It is not limited.

Further, the temperature control controller unit used for the power cord with a temperature control function is provided with a power supply terminal for the electric heating cooker, a heat sensitive part and a temperature control part at one end, and a pair of protruding parts at the other end. If it has a power receiving plug, not only the shape of the temperature control controller unit but also the specific shape, material, etc. of the power supply terminal, heat-sensitive part, temperature control part, power receiving plug, etc.
Needless to say, the structure is by no means limited.

[0032]

As described above, according to the power cord with temperature control function of the electric cooker for a hot plate or the like according to the present invention, the main body of the temperature control controller is detachably divided, and one of the divided portions is provided. Since the power supply terminal, the heat-sensitive part and the temperature control part are provided and the other divided part is provided with a power supply line, the temperature control controller unit body mounted on the electric heat cooker immediately after use becomes extremely hot. Power supply line can be instantaneously and easily extracted.

Thus, even immediately after using the electric cooker,
Since there is a temperature control section that emits heat on one of the divided sections, it is possible to grasp the other divided section provided with the power supply line and easily remove it from the main body of the temperature control controller unit. This has an effect on use that can quickly start setting the container.

Further, in the power cord with a temperature control function, one of the divided parts is separated from the other divided part by a predetermined tensile force or more. Even if such a situation occurs, the power supply line can be easily and instantaneously disconnected from the electric heating cooker, so that the electric heating cooker can be skipped or a person who has fallen can fall down It has a safety effect that can avoid various situations such as doing so.

According to the temperature control controller unit used in the power cord with a temperature control function of the present invention, a power supply terminal for the electric heat cooker, a heat-sensitive portion for sensing a cooking temperature of the electric heat cooker, and the cooking device are provided at one end. Since it has a temperature control section for adjusting the temperature and has a pair of protruding power receiving plugs on the other end side, a commercially available magnet power cord is used as a standard product mainly used for electric pots. Power supply cords can be diverted, so that only temperature controller units without power supply lines can be sold as low-priced products for consumers who currently have magnet power cords. In addition, it has an effect on the product strategy that can rapidly increase the market share.

Further, according to the power receiving plug of the temperature controller unit, the power receiving plug has an outlet plug at one end, a hole through which the power receiving plug can enter, and a power receiving plug in the hole. A power supply line having a magnet plug storage case with a power supply plug receiver that can be connected or contacted with a plug is configured to be detachable, so that a person can easily touch the power supply plug receiver of the power supply line. In addition to being able to prevent electric shock, the power receiving plug and the power supply plug receiver are attached and detached in a straight line, so no large force is required, instantly and easily This has the operational effect that the plug receiver can be attached and detached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 shows a power cord with a temperature control function of an electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like according to the present invention, wherein (a) is a partially omitted front view, (b) is a partially omitted plan view, and (c). Is a side view partially omitted.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a power cord with a temperature control function of the electric heating cooker for a hot plate or the like of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a temperature control controller unit used in the power cord with a temperature control function of the present invention.
(B), (c) is an enlarged perspective view of a main part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Power supply cord with temperature control function 2 ... Temperature control controller unit 2a ... Temperature control controller unit main body 2b ... One divided part 2c ... The other divided part Terminal

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A power supply terminal (10) for an electric heating cooker such as a hot plate and a heat sensing part (3) for sensing a cooking temperature of the electric heating cooker.
And a temperature controller (4) for adjusting the cooking temperature and a power supply line (5)
In the power cord with temperature control function (1) formed with the temperature control controller unit (2), the temperature control controller unit body (2a) is detachably divided, and the power is supplied to one of the divided portions (2b). Terminal (10), thermal part (3) and temperature control part (4)
And a power supply line with a temperature control function for an electric heat cooker for a hot plate or the like, characterized in that a power supply line (5) is provided in the other divided portion (2c). 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the one divided portion (2b) and the other divided portion (2b)
2. The power cord with temperature control function of an electric heating cooker for a hot plate according to claim 1, wherein c) and c) are separated by a predetermined tensile force or more. 3. A power supply terminal (10) for an electric heating cooker, a heat sensing unit (3) for sensing a cooking temperature of the electric heating cooker, and a temperature control unit (4) for adjusting the cooking temperature on one end side, A temperature control controller unit for use in a power cord with a temperature control function, comprising a pair of projecting power receiving plugs (7) on the other end side. 4. The temperature control controller unit main body (2a).
The power receiving plug (7) has an outlet plug (5a) at one end.
And at the other end thereof a hole (8) through which the power receiving plug (7) can enter, and in which the power receiving plug (7) can be connected or contacted with the power receiving plug (7). 4. The power cord with temperature control function according to claim 3, wherein a power supply line (5) having a magnet plug storage case provided with a power supply plug receiver (9) is detachable. Temperature controller unit.