KR100751393B1 - Container in refrigerator for kimchi - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kimchi storage container of the kimchi refrigerator to prevent the leakage of kimchi soup during ripening and storage. To this end, the present invention and the box-shaped body to form a storage space of a predetermined size to accommodate kimchi; Kimchi storage container for a kimchi refrigerator including a lid coupled to the upper portion of the body to seal the storage space, kimchi characterized in that the pressure equalizer is installed to maintain a constant internal pressure generated by the kimchi fermentation gas Provide a kimchi storage container in the refrigerator.

Kimchi refrigerator, storage container, pressure balance

Description

Storage container of Kimchi refrigerator {CONTAINER IN REFRIGERATOR FOR KIMCHI}

1 is a cross-sectional view showing a typical kimchi refrigerator.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a typical kimchi storage container.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a kimchi storage container equipped with a pressure equalizer according to the present invention.

Description of the main parts of the drawing

10: body 11: outer case

12: inner case 13: storage compartment

14: internal partition 15: device room

16: insulation 20: cover

30: temperature controller 31: compressor

32: condenser 34: evaporator

40: Kimchi storage container 41: lid

41a: packing 42: body

50: pressure equalizer 51: bracket

52 tray 52a through hole

53 gas regulator

The present invention relates to a kimchi refrigerator, and more particularly, to a storage container used when storing kimchi in the kimchi refrigerator.

Kimchi has generally been stored in refrigerators, but this has actually caused many problems. That is, in the general refrigerator, the internal temperature is severely changed by frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door, and the time for exposure to the outside air becomes long. These conditions are inadequate for the storage of fermented kimchi, which shortens the shelf life of kimchi and makes it difficult to maintain proper maturation. Kimchi refrigerator has been developed to solve these problems, the structure thereof will be described with reference to Figure 1 as follows.

The kimchi refrigerator includes a body 10 having an internal storage chamber 13 of a predetermined size, a cover 20 positioned on the upper body, and a temperature control device 30 positioned inside the body 10.

First, the body 10 includes an outer case 11 that forms the overall appearance of the kimchi refrigerator as a whole and an inner case 12 that is formed spaced apart from the outer case 11 at a predetermined interval. Here, the inner case 12 forms a kimchi storage chamber 13 inside the body 10, and the kimchi storage container 40 is accommodated in the kimchi storage chamber 13. In addition, an inner partition 14 is installed below the body 10, and the partition 14 forms an internal device chamber 15 having a predetermined size to accommodate the temperature control device 30 and the like. The space between the outer / inner cases 11 and 12 and the inner partition 24 is filled with a heat insulating material 16 to maintain a constant temperature in the kimchi storage chamber 13.

The cover 20 includes an outer case 21 forming an inner space of a predetermined size and a heat insulating material 22 filled in the inner space. The cover 20 is rotatably coupled to the body 20 by a hinge structure to open and close the internal storage chamber 13.

The temperature control device 30 adjusts the temperature inside the kimchi storage room 13 in order to maintain the taste and freshness of kimchi constantly. To this end, the temperature control device 30 is largely composed of a cooling device section and a heating device section, most of which are located in the device chamber 15 as shown.

First, the cooling unit keeps the temperature of the storage chamber 13 constant, and is operated by a direct heat exchange method for heat exchange without a separate blower. More specifically, the cooling device unit blows air to the compressor 31 for compressing the refrigerant in the device chamber 15 and supplying the refrigerant to the condenser 32, the condenser 32 for condensing the refrigerant, and the condenser 31. It includes a blower fan 33, the evaporator 34 for expanding and evaporating the high temperature and high pressure refrigerant supplied from the condenser is located adjacent to the kimchi storage chamber (13). Here, the evaporator 34 is formed by a refrigerant pipe which is actually wound around the storage chamber 13, and, as mentioned above, directly exchanges heat with the kimchi storage chamber 13 through the inner case 12. Perform.

The heating device raises the temperature of the storage chamber 13 so that the kimchi can be properly aged, and consists of a heating wire 35 wound around the storage chamber 13 as shown.

In addition, the temperature control device 30 further includes a temperature sensor 36 installed in the inner case 12 in addition to the cooling and heating device. The temperature sensor 36 measures the temperature in the storage chamber 13, where a predetermined control device (not shown) operates the cooling device or heating device appropriately according to the set conditions.

By such a structure, the kimchi refrigerator can ferment and mature kimchi in the storage container 40 to a preference within a short time by using a heating device, and maintain the internal temperature of the storage room 13 at an appropriate level by using a cooling device. This makes it possible to preserve kimchi for a long time.

On the other hand, the kimchi storage container 40 in more detail, as shown in Figure 2, the kimchi storage container 40 is a box-shaped body 42 to form a storage space of a predetermined size for receiving kimchi And a lid 41 coupled to the upper portion of the body to seal the storage space.

Here, the edge of the lid 41 is formed as a packing 41a as shown, and is tightly coupled to the end of the body 41 to more tightly seal the storage space.                         

However, there is a problem that the kimchi broth that is being stored inside during the aging and storage in the general kimchi container is leaked out of the container even in such a closed case.

That is, in the kimchi fermentation gas is continuously generated during ripening and storage, the pressure is applied to the storage container lid 41 in a closed inner space. Here, when the pressure of the fermentation gas is greater than the adhesion between the lid 41 and the body 42 by the packing 41a, the lid 41 is forcibly opened, and the kimchi broth overflows.

As a result, the inside of the storage chamber 13 becomes dirty due to the leakage of the kimchi soup, and a hygiene problem occurs.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a kimchi storage container of the kimchi refrigerator that can prevent the leakage of kimchi soup during storage and ripening.

The present invention provides a box-shaped body to form a storage space of a predetermined size for receiving kimchi to achieve the above object; Kimchi storage container for a kimchi refrigerator including a lid coupled to the upper portion of the body to seal the storage space, kimchi characterized in that the pressure equalizer is installed to maintain a constant internal pressure generated by the kimchi fermentation gas Provide a kimchi storage container in the refrigerator.

Wherein the pressure balancing device is a bracket formed on the lower surface of the lid; A tray detachably coupled to the bracket and having a plurality of through holes; And a gas regulator contained in the tray.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention in which the above objects can be specifically realized are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In describing the present embodiment, the same name and the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration and additional description thereof will be omitted below.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing a kimchi storage container is installed pressure equalizing device according to the present invention, when the configuration of the kimchi storage container according to the present invention with reference to the drawings as follows.

Kimchi storage container 40 according to the present invention is a box-shaped body 42 and a packing (41a) formed on the edge to form a storage space of a predetermined size as a whole on the body 42 to seal the storage space It consists of a lid 41 to be combined. Here the kimchi storage container 40 of the present invention is installed in the lower portion of the lid 41 further comprises a pressure balancer 50 for absorbing the fermentation gas generated from the stored kimchi.

The body 42, the lid 41, etc. of the kimchi storage container configuration of the present invention are the same as the general kimchi storage container described above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted, and the pressure balancer will be described in detail as follows. .

The pressure balancing device 50 is a bracket (51) formed on the lower surface of the lid 41, a tray (52) detachably coupled to the bracket 51, and the tray ( 52 consists of a gas regulator 53 contained therein.

In this case, first, the bracket 51 forms grooves having a predetermined interval so that the end of the tray 52 can be inserted as shown. In addition, a plurality of through holes 52a are formed in the tray 52 to communicate the internal space of the kimchi storage container 40 with the internal space of the tray 52.

In addition, the gas regulator 53 continuously absorbs the kimchi fermentation gas generated in the storage container 40, so that the fermentation gas amount does not exceed a certain level.

If described in detail the operation of the kimchi storage container according to the present invention.

Fermentation gas is continuously generated in the kimchi in the storage container 40 during the ripening or storage process of the kimchi, and thus the lid 41 acts while the pressure continues to increase. At this time, the gas absorbent 53 of the pressure balancer 50 continuously absorbs the fermentation gas through the through hole 52a formed in the tray 52. Therefore, by the absorption process, the kimchi storage container 40 of the present invention suppresses the increase of the amount of kimchi fermentation gas present therein and maintains the internal pressure at a constant level, thereby increasing the internal pressure of the lid 41. Forced opening is prevented.

On the other hand, when the gas regulator 53 is saturated due to the absorption of a certain amount or more of the gas, the tray 52 is separated from the bracket 51, so that it can be easily exchanged.

Although only a few embodiments have been described herein above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. . Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and thus, the invention is not limited to the above detailed description, but may vary within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring to the effects of the kimchi storage container according to the present invention described above are as follows.

In the kimchi storage container according to the present invention, the pressure balancing device prevents the pressure increase inside the storage container by appropriately absorbing the internal fermentation gas generated. Therefore, since the lid of the kimchi storage container is not forcibly opened by internal pressure, the stored kimchi broth is prevented from leaking. As a result, the kimchi storage compartment is kept clean, so that the kimchi ripening and storage process can be performed hygienically.

Claims (2)

delete A box-shaped body forming a storage space of a predetermined size to accommodate kimchi; In the kimchi storage container of the kimchi refrigerator including a lid coupled to the upper body to seal the storage space, Pressure equalizer is installed to keep constant the internal pressure generated by Kimchi fermentation gas. The pressure equalizer is: A bracket formed on the lower surface of the lid; A tray detachably coupled to the bracket and having a plurality of through holes; And Kimchi storage container of the kimchi refrigerator characterized in that it comprises a gas regulator accommodated in the tray.

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