KR100761119B1 - Kimchi-refrigerator, fermented soybeans's fermentation controlling device of refrigerator and fermented soybeans's fermentation method - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, the storage chamber is formed; A heat exchanger for heating and cooling the storage compartment; A control panel disposed on the main body to select the fermentation degree of the cheongukjang; And a fermentation temperature and a fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree of the selected Cheonggukjang are preset, and a control unit for controlling the heat exchange unit according to the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time.

The fermentation conditions are applied by the kimchi refrigerator as proposed, there is an advantage that can be produced in a variety of flavors such as miso or Cheonggukjang to suit the taste of the consumer.

Cheonggukjang, fermentation temperature, fermentation time, control unit

Description

Kimchi-refrigerator, fermented soybeans's fermentation controlling device of refrigerator and fermented soybeans's fermentation method}

1 is a perspective view of a kimchi refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front sectional view of the kimchi refrigerator according to the idea of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating a device for controlling fermentation of soybeans in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a graph showing the amount of GTP produced by fermentation temperature.

5 is a view showing a display in the kimchi refrigerator is prepared a variety of flavors of the soup according to the spirit of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a view showing another embodiment of the display in the kimchi refrigerator is prepared a variety of flavors according to the spirit of the present invention.

7 is a flow chart for the fermentation method according to the spirit of the present invention.

8 is a flow chart for another embodiment of the fermentation method of the cheongukjang in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.

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The present invention relates to a kimchi refrigerator, and in detail, in fermenting soybeans cooked in kimchi refrigerator to produce a cheongukjang, a variety of algorithms are applied to make a kimchi refrigerator that meets the user's desired taste, kimchi refrigerator, kimchi It relates to a fermentation device and a fermentation method of Chunggukjang.

Refrigerator is a device that compresses and circulates refrigerant gas to maintain a low temperature to enable low temperature storage of food stored therein, and the internal temperature is lowered by a cycle of refrigerant gas passing through a compressor-condenser-evaporator in turn. .

However, with the development of technology, the refrigerator is diversified in its use, such as the addition of a function of fermenting fermented foods such as kimchi, soybean paste, and cheongukjang, beyond simple food storage functions.

In addition, Kimchi refrigerators are being released for the purpose of storing only the kimchi separately, and the kimchi refrigerator adopts a lid type door having excellent cold control ability to maintain the internal temperature within the range of 0 ~ 1 ℃, and the heater is built-in. By emitting the kimchi ripening function can be performed at the same time.

In addition, in addition to aging or refrigeration of kimchi as described above, a miso refrigerator for low-temperature refrigeration after fermentation of soybean paste has been introduced, and the production apparatus and manufacturing method of the cheonggukjang have been introduced.

For reference, doenjang is a traditional soybean paste soaked in soy sauce and drained and dried, and an improved doenjang which is made by pouring salted water in meju without scooping it. Dambukjang, Makjang, which is served as a delicacy season in spring. Summer Soup, Fresh Hwangjang; Autumn Soup Cheongtaejang, Red Bean Soy Sauce; Cheonggukjang is soaked in winter.

Cheonggukjang has conventional Cheonggukjang and Saengcheonggukjang, and saengcheonggukjang is also made of white beans (beans) and rat eyes (beans) depending on the types of beans. There is Sancheonggukjang fermented hygienically. Since the conventional Cheonggukjang may contain various germs when manufactured, it should be boiled and eaten, and the raw Cheonggukjang is more hygienic and does not need to be boiled.

On the other hand, in the fermentation apparatus of the doenjang refrigerator or conventional Cheonggukjang or doenjang, a fermentation course consisting of a series of fermentation processes is simply selected, and fermentation is performed under a heating temperature for a predetermined heating time according to the fermentation course. Therefore, since only a certain taste of miso or Cheonggukjang can be produced, there is a problem that it is difficult to obtain miso or Cheonggukjang suitable for various consumer preferences.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, a variety of fermentation conditions are applied to make a variety of tastes of the miso or Cheonggukjang so that the taste is suitable for the Kimchi Refrigerator, Cheonggukjang fermentation control device and Cheonggukjang fermentation method of kimchi refrigerator The purpose is to propose.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to propose a fermentation condition and the fermentation method of the kimchi refrigerator, the kimchi refrigerator fermentation of the kimchi refrigerator so that the user can further set the fermentation conditions of the cheonggukjang so that the user can be produced within the desired time.

In addition, even if a fermentation course consisting of a series of processes are selected, it is an object of the present invention to propose a kimchi refrigerator, a cheonggukjang fermentation control device and a cheonggukjang fermentation method that allows the user to easily operate the additional conditions for the fermentation course.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to propose a fermentation method and the method of fermentation and control of the kimchi refrigerator, the kimchi refrigerator of the kimchi refrigerator displayed so that the user can easily confirm the display of the selected fermentation course and additional conditions.

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a storage chamber formed body; A heat exchanger for heating and cooling the storage compartment; A control panel disposed on the main body to select the fermentation degree of the cheongukjang; And a fermentation temperature and a fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree of the selected Cheonggukjang are preset, and a control unit for controlling the heat exchange unit according to the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time.
If the degree of fermentation is selected may further include a display unit for displaying a predetermined fermentation temperature and fermentation time.
The display device may further include an operation unit configured to readjust the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time displayed on the display unit.
The storage room may further include a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the cheongukjang.
According to another aspect of the invention, the storage chamber is formed; A heat exchanger for heating and cooling the storage compartment; A control panel disposed on the main body and configured to select a fermentation degree and a fermentation temperature of the Cheonggukjang; And a fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree and the fermentation temperature of the selected Cheonggukjang is preset, and the heat exchange unit is controlled by the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time so that the fermentation degree of the fermentation is selected by the Cheonggukjang.
It may further include a display unit for displaying the fermentation temperature, fermentation time and the fermentation degree.
The display unit may further include an operation unit configured to readjust the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time displayed on the display unit.
The storage room may further include a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the cheongukjang.
According to another aspect of the invention, the step of selecting the degree of fermentation of Cheonggukjang; Determining a predetermined fermentation temperature and a fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree of the selected Cheonggukjang; And fermenting the Cheonggukjang with a fermentation degree selected by operating a heat exchanger according to the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time.
The method may further include displaying the fermentation degree, the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time.
The display may further include resetting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time after the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is displayed.
The method may further include measuring the weight of the fermented soybean paste and correcting the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time according to the weight of the fermented soybean paste.
According to another aspect of the invention, the step of selecting the degree of fermentation and fermentation temperature of Cheonggukjang; Determining a predetermined fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree and fermentation temperature of the selected Cheonggukjang; And fermenting the Chungkookjang to a predetermined fermentation degree by operating a heat exchanger according to the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time.
The method may further include displaying the fermentation temperature, the fermentation time and the fermentation degree.
The display may further include resetting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time after the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is displayed.
The method may further include measuring the weight of the chungkukjang and correcting the preset fermentation time and the fermentation degree according to the weight of the chungkukjang.

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Various fermentation conditions are applied by the kimchi refrigerator, the cheonggukjang fermentation control device and the cheongukjang fermentation method of the kimchi refrigerator has the advantage that can be produced in a variety of flavors such as miso or Cheonggukjang to suit the taste of the consumer.

In addition, by allowing the user to further set the fermentation conditions of the soybeans, there is an advantage that the soybeans are produced within the desired time.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with an example kimchi refrigerator including a top open type and a bottom drawer type. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments in which the present invention is presented, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can easily make other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, and adding components within the scope of the same idea. It may be suggested, but this will also fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view of a kimchi refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention.

1, the kimchi refrigerator according to the present invention is formed on the upper side of the main body 3 and the kimchi refrigerator main body 3, the upper side is opened to the upper side so that the food container is taken out. An upper storage door 1 for selectively opening and closing the opened portion of the opening, a lower storage door 5 for opening and closing a drawer formed at a lower side of the main body 3, and the main body 3 A display 4 formed at an upper side of the front surface to allow a user to operate an operation of the refrigerator, an outer case 2 forming an exterior of the main body 3, and a plurality of users on one surface of the display 4; Two selection buttons are included.

In detail, the display 4 selects a plurality of selections for each of the operating conditions required during the manufacturing process of the doenjang or the fermented soybean paste (hereinafter referred to as cheonggukjang), such as drying, fermentation, ripening, and refrigeration of the kimchi refrigerator. And a refrigerator and a heater according to the temperature and humidity inside the refrigerator under operating conditions selected by the button and the selection button.

2 is a front sectional view of the kimchi refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the kimchi refrigerator according to the present invention includes a main body 3, an upper storage chamber 33 formed at an upper portion of the main body 3, and having an inner accommodating space, and formed at a lower portion of the main body to accommodate the inside. A lower compartment 42 having a space and a heat insulation compartment at a bottom of the upper compartment 33 as a machine compartment, and at least one upper compartment compartment door 1 for opening and closing an upper open surface of an upper side of the inner compartment of the compartment 33. Included.

In detail, the main body 3 has a rectangular outer case 2 having an open upper side,

The first to fourth inner cases 13a which are disposed to be spaced apart from each other with filling intervals of the foam material 31 inside the outer case 2, and respectively form an upper storage chamber 33 and a lower storage chamber 42, respectively. ˜13d).

On the other hand, a plurality of kimchi container is accommodated in the upper storage chamber 33, the outer upper region of the first to fourth inner case (13a ~ 13d) forming the upper storage chamber 33 and the lower storage chamber 42 Each cooler is provided with the evaporation coil 32 wound by the coil shape. And, on one side of the first and second inner case (13a, 13b) is provided with a temperature sensor 34 to detect the temperature, respectively. The outer lower region of the first to fourth inner cases 13a to 13d includes a heater including a heat transfer coil 35 wound in a coil shape for aging.

An accumulator 36 is provided between the first and second inner cases 13a and 13b to accommodate the refrigerant flowing out of the cooler.

On the other hand, the upper and rear wall surfaces of the third and fourth inner cases 13c and 13d forming the lower storage chamber 42 have a zigzag shape to form an evaporating coil 22 and a temperature sensor so as to detect temperature on each upper surface. 21) is further included.

The bottom region of the third and fourth inner cases 13c and 13d includes a heater including a heat transfer coil 23 for aging, and the third and fourth inner cases 13c and 13d are disposed between the third and fourth inner cases 13c and 13d. Accumulators 25 are each arranged to accommodate the refrigerant flowing out of the cooler.

The fermentation vessel 20 is retractably housed in the lower storage compartment 42, and the lower storage compartment door 5 is provided at the front portion of the fermentation vessel 20 to open and close the lower storage compartment 42. Each is formed integrally.

In addition, the upper storage chamber 33 and the lower storage chamber 42 is controlled by a controller (to be described later) to allow the fermentation and / or storage of the kimchi and fermentation and / or storage of kimchi, respectively, respectively.

In addition, the lower storage chamber 42 may be provided with a weight sensor that can measure the amount of the object to be accommodated, that is, the amount of beans accommodated. In addition, the weight sensor measures the amount of beans to be accommodated so that the controller reads the amount of beans, and the controller sets the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time in consideration of the amount of the beans in setting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time. It is possible to set the time.

3 is a block diagram illustrating a device for controlling fermentation of soybeans in accordance with the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, the Chunggukjang fermentation control device of the present invention reads the user's instructions and accordingly controls the control so that the Cheonggukjang fermentation, and the left and right compartments partitioned in the upper storage compartment and the lower storage compartment in the kimchi refrigerator A section selection button 41 for setting a menu, a menu selection button 42 for selecting a type of food stored in the kimchi refrigerator, a setting method, and a step, and a selection selected by the menu selection button 42; A confirmation button 43 to be transmitted to the 40, the heater 44 is heated in accordance with the instructions of the control unit 40, and the electrically connected to the control unit 40 is displayed a situation in which the kimchi refrigerator is operated A display 45 is included.

In detail, when the control unit 40 receives a control signal for fermenting the boiled soybeans in the kimchi refrigerator to produce the Cheonggukjang, the fermentation temperature and fermentation time of the lower storage chamber 42 preset for the fermentation level selected by the user. In accordance with the control of the heater 44.

In more detail, the control unit 40 allows the heater 44 to operate according to a fermentation temperature and a fermentation time preset for the Cheonggukjang fermentation level selected by the user. Can be matched to various symbols. In addition, the description of the fermentation level of the Cheonggukjang will be described later with reference to the drawings.

In addition, the compartment selection button 41 allows the left compartment and the right compartment of the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment 42 that are insulated in the inner cases 13a to 13d to be selected. In addition, the cell selection button 41 is preferably to be operated by the push (PUSH).

In addition, the menu selection button 42 and the confirmation button 43 allows the user to select the type of food to be stored and / or fermented, the setting method for the food, and the step for the set method. When the confirmation button 43 is pressed, the type, setting method, and step of the selected food are transmitted to the controller 40. In addition, the menu selection button 42 is installed to protrude or insert as it is pushed, and it is preferable to adjust each menu by rotation in the case of protruding.

The heater 44 is electrically connected to the controller 40 and includes a heat transfer coil 35 wound around an outer lower region of the inner case 13d. Under the control of the control unit 40, heat is applied to the lower storage chamber 42 at a predetermined temperature and time.

Figure 4 is a graph showing the amount of GTP produced by fermentation temperature.

Referring to Figure 4, the fermented soybeans boiled at the fermentation temperature of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 ℃ during the fermentation time of approximately 35 hours, the amount of GTP produced is the lowest at 20 ℃, approximately 40mU / ml, the highest 100 mU / ml at 40 ° C. Then, it is lowered again at 50 ° C. to produce about 80 mU / ml, and about 40 mU / ml at 60 ° C.

In detail, fermentation refers to a process in which live soybean coli chew soy protein, convert it into amino acids, spit out, and excrete gin. In other words, gin (or yarn) is a substance that is produced by live cheongguk bacteria as they chew soy protein and break it down into amino acids. In addition, the gin is used as an index indicating the degree of fermentation of Cheonggukjang, also called GTP.

In addition, the reason for fermenting soybeans is to break down the difficult soy protein, which is absorbed by the body only about 30% to amino acids, so that it is easily absorbed by the body more than 95%.

In addition, the gin not only contains various good things such as bone vitamin k2, which absorbs thrombolytic enzymes and calcium, but also indicates whether the nutrients of soybean are decomposed into amino acids that are easily absorbed by the body.

In general, the temperature for optimal fermentation of Cheonggukjang is about 37 ~ 43 ℃. As described above, when approximately 35 hours is set as the heating time, the fermentation temperature of 40 ° C. is most frequently generated at about 100 mU / ml.

However, different tastes vary from person to person, and in particular, young people may prefer Cheonggukjang, which is fermented at approximately 20 ° C. and generates about 8 mU / ml of GTP due to Western taste changes. In addition, in the case of older people, may be preferred to cheonggukjang fermented for 35 hours at 40 ℃ the highest amount of GTP produced.

Therefore, the fermentation level may be set so that the fermented soybeans fermented at 40 ° C. for 35 hours may be divided into over matured soybeans and unmatured soybeans.

Table 1 Examples of Fermentation Levels

division Fermentation level -2 -One 0 +1 +2 Temperature (℃) 20 30 40 50 60 Time (H) 55 45 35 25 15

Table 1 shows an example of the fermentation level for the fermentation conditions of the Cheonggukjang of kimchi refrigerator according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to Table 1, the fermentation level is a fermentation condition of fermentation for 35 hours at a fermentation temperature of 40 ℃ as the fermentation level 0, the right side of the fermentation level 0 is applied to the case of producing over ripened Cheonggukjang It becomes fermentation condition. In addition, the right side of the fermentation level 0 is a fermentation condition that is applied in the case of producing the immature Cheonggukjang.

The fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is the result of using the formula of 'Y = -X + 75' (Y: fermentation time, X: fermentation temperature). In other words, if the fermentation temperature is set to 50 ° C at the fermentation level +1, the fermentation time is 25 hours according to the above formula.

In addition, if the fermentation temperature is set to 30 ℃ at fermentation level -1, the fermentation time is 45 hours according to the above formula.

The above equation is only one embodiment of the algorithm for fermenting the Cheonggukjang, and the control unit 40 differently applies the algorithm by the change of the equation or the change of coefficient and the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time not based on the equation for each level. It can also be set in advance.

For example, when the user selects a predetermined level from the fermentation level by setting the content of the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time not based on any formula in the fermentation level, the control unit ( It is possible to make the fermentation according to the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time previously stored in 40).

In addition, by dividing the fermentation level into a standard, over-mature, immature stage, when the user selects a standard among the fermentation level, GTP is generated the most, fermentation temperature 40 ℃ and fermentation based on experimental data A time of 35 hours is displayed on the display 45 and it is possible for the user to additionally set the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time. And, if the user is to be fermented by the fermentation temperature and fermentation time displayed on the display 45, it is possible to press the confirmation button 43 to proceed with the fermentation.

In addition, by installing a weight sensor for sensing the amount of beans in the lower storage chamber 42, the controller 40 can read the weight of the beans sensed by the weight sensor.

In more detail, the weight of the beans sensed by the weight sensor may be considered as a factor in setting the fermentation temperature and fermentation time. For example, the formula for fermentation time and fermentation temperature is' Y = -X + a '(Y: fermentation time, X: fermentation temperature, a: constant), and the formula for soybean fermentation time is' Y = 0.05. Z + b '(Y: fermentation time, Z: soybean weight, b: constant). Therefore, the weight of the beans sensed by the weight sensor determines the fermentation time, it is possible to determine the fermentation temperature by the determined fermentation time.

5 is a view showing a display in the kimchi refrigerator is produced a variety of flavors of the soup according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the display 4 of the kimchi refrigerator according to the present invention includes an LCD display 53 and an LCD display window 53 in which an operation state of the kimchi refrigerator is displayed at an approximately center portion of the display 4. Located on the left side of the lock / release button 50 to initialize the operation setting of the kimchi refrigerator, the lamp 65 to display the setting status of the lock / release button 50, and the power of the kimchi refrigerator on / Selecting a compartment for selecting the compartments of the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment 42 which are installed in the power button 51 for turning on / off and the inner cases 13a to 13d of the kimchi refrigerator. A button 52, a menu setting button 60 for setting an operation menu of the kimchi refrigerator displayed on the LCD display window, and a confirmation button for transmitting the operation set by the menu setting button 60 to the controller 40. 61 and the taste cooling button for cooling the kimchi stored in the kimchi refrigerator And flavoring button to keep the taste of kimchi for a certain period of time is included.

In detail, the LCD display 53 is provided in the left compartment / right compartment 54 in which the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment 42 selected by the compartment selection button 52 are displayed, and in the storage compartments 33 and 42. Storage and / or fermentation of the food type (55) in which cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, dongchimi, vegetable fruit, sil ice and Cheonggukjang are displayed, and the setting of the object selected from the food type (55) The setting method 56 to be displayed, the step selection 57 to display the degree of storage or fermentation set in the setting method 56, and the remaining time 59 to display the remaining time for the operation of the set kimchi refrigerator. ) Is included.

In particular, the step selection 57 may be displayed in order to set the stage of the fermentation in the case of fermenting conventional kimchi, even if the fermentation of Cheonggukjang is selected that the degree of fermentation of the Cheonggukjang is displayed It is possible.

In more detail, the control unit 40 reads the food selected from the food type 55, divides the case where the kimchi type is selected and the case where the cheongukjang is selected, and the cooling means such as the evaporation coil 32 and the heat transfer coil ( 35) to control the heater. In other words, the control unit 40 may divide the case where the kimchi is fermented and the case where the fermented soybean paste is fermented so that the fermentation is performed by different algorithms.

In addition, the menu selection button 60 is installed to protrude if the user pushes the front portion of the menu selection button 60 when the release is selected by the lock / release button 50. In addition, when the menu selection button 60 is protruded, the left and right sides of the menu selection button 60 may be rotated to select respective menus displayed on the LCD display 53.

The confirmation button 61 operates the menu selection button 60 in each menu displayed on the LCD display 53, that is, the food type 55, the setting method 56 and the step selection 57 in each menu. When the desired condition is set, pushing the front part of the confirmation button 61 causes the setting selected in the menu to be transmitted to the controller 40. In other words, by operating the menu selection button 60 to the left and right in the food type 55 to set the light on the Cheonggukjang, and then push the front portion of the confirmation button 61, the cheonggukjang said the selected content The control unit 40 reads in.

On the other hand, the function and operation of the kimchi refrigerator by the display 4 will be described in detail.

First, the user initiates the operation setting of the kimchi refrigerator by turning off the light of the lamp 65 installed on the left side of the lock / unlock button 50 by pushing the lock / unlock button 50.

Next, when the front part of the compartment selection button 52 is pushed, one of the left compartment / right compartment 54 of the upper storage compartment and the lower storage compartment configured in the LCD display window 53 is lit. Therefore, the user distinguishes whether the fermentation chamber he wants to use is the left compartment or the right compartment of the upper storage compartment and the lower storage compartment, and sets the light to the desired compartment of the left compartment / right compartment 54.

Next, when the front portion of the menu selection button 60 is pushed, the menu selection button 60 protrudes from the display 4 at a predetermined interval. Then, the menu selection button 60 is protruded, the cabbage kimchi is lit from the food type (55).

In addition, when rotating the menu selection button 60 protruding from side to side, the light on any one of radish kimchi, Dongchimi, vegetable fruit, sil ice, Cheonggukjang in the food type 55 configured on the LCD display 53 It comes in.

If the user wants to manufacture the cheonggukjang, by operating the menu selection button 60, and set the light to turn on the chunggukjang from the food type 55, then installed on the right side of the menu selection button 60 When the confirmation button 61 is pushed, the control unit 40 reads it out.

Next, the user manipulates the menu selection button 60 from side to side so that a light comes on in any one of the storage or the fermentation configured in the setting method 56. Then, when the light is turned on to the fermentation configured in the setting method 56 and then push the confirmation button 61, the control unit 40 reads that the kimchi refrigerator is operating in the Cheonggukjang fermentation mode.

After the fermentation is selected in the setting method 56, the fermentation level 58 configured in the step selection 57 is set.

In more detail, the fermentation level 58 may be displayed in three stages of immaturity, standard and over-maturation, or may be set to five levels as described above.

When a user operates the menu selection button 60 to light a light at a level to be selected among the fermentation levels 58 and then pushes the confirmation button 61, the contents of the selected fermentation condition are displayed. It is transmitted to the control unit 40.

As described above, when the setting for the fermentation of the cheongukjang is completed, push the protruding menu selection button 60 again to be inserted into the display (4). When the lock / unlock button 50 is pushed so that the lamp 65 lights up again, the kimchi refrigerator is operated by the controller 40, and the set foot is left at the remaining time 59. Information about the effective time is displayed.

In more detail, the control unit 40 may operate the heater at a predetermined fermentation temperature and a fermentation time according to the selected fermentation level 58. In addition, it is also possible to make the soybean fermentation by the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is set by the relationship between the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time stored in the control unit 40.

Figure 6 is a view showing another embodiment of the display in the kimchi refrigerator is prepared a variety of flavors of the soup according to the spirit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the display 4 of the kimchi refrigerator according to the present invention includes an LCD display 53 and an LCD display window 53 in which an operation state of the kimchi refrigerator is displayed at an approximately center portion of the display 4. A lock / unlock button 50 positioned on the left side to initialize operation settings of the kimchi refrigerator, a power button 51 for turning on / off the power of the kimchi refrigerator, and the inside of the kimchi refrigerator A menu for setting the operation menu of the kimchi refrigerator displayed on the LCD display window and the compartment selection button 52 for selecting compartments of the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment 42 which are installed in the cases 13a to 13d and are insulated. A setting button 60, a confirmation button 61 for transmitting the operation set by the menu setting button 60 to the control unit 40, the taste cooling button and the kimchi of cooling the kimchi stored in the kimchi refrigerator Taste button to keep taste for a certain period It is included.

In detail, the LCD display 53 includes a left compartment / right compartment 54 in which a compartment selected by the compartment selection button 52 is displayed, and an object to be stored and / or aged in the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment. A method (56) for displaying the type of food (55) displaying phosphorus cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, dongchimi, vegetable fruit, ice, and cheonggukjang, and the storage and fermentation of the object selected from the food type (55); In addition, a step selection 57 in which the degree of storage or fermentation set in the setting method 56 is displayed, and a remaining time 59 in which the remaining time is displayed for the operation of the set kimchi refrigerator are displayed.

In addition, the menu selection button 60 is installed to protrude if the user pushes the front portion of the menu selection button 60 when the release is selected by the lock / release button 50. In addition, when the menu selection button 60 is protruded, the left and right sides of the menu selection button 60 may be rotated to select respective menus displayed on the LCD display 53.

The confirmation button 61 operates the menu selection button 60 in each menu displayed on the LCD display 53, that is, the food type 55, the setting method 56 and the step selection 57 in each menu. When the desired condition is set, pushing the front part of the confirmation button 61 causes the setting selected in the menu to be transmitted to the controller 40. In other words, by operating the menu selection button 60 to the left and right in the food type 55 to set the light on the Cheonggukjang, and then push the front portion of the confirmation button 61, the cheonggukjang said the selected content The control unit 40 reads in.

In addition, when the Chungkookjang is set in the food type 55, and fermentation is selected in the setting method 56, the light comes on the Cheonggukjang fermentation 62. In addition, at the same time as the light of the Cheonggukjang fermentation 62, at the bottom of the display of the Cheonggukjang fermentation 62, the temperature bar level 63 in which the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time, which are the conditions under which the Cheonggukjang fermentation is fermented, are displayed at a bar level. The light comes on at the time bar level 64.

In addition, the temperature bar level 63 and the time bar level 64 is divided into a plurality of compartments. Preferably, the fermentation temperature of approximately 40 ° C. and the fermentation temperature of about 40 ° C., which are the conditions in which the most GTP is generated in the fermentation of Cheonggukjang The amount of light initially entering the temperature bar level 63 and the time bar level 64 is set so that the time is displayed.

In addition, it is possible for the user to additionally reset the fermentation temperature and fermentation time at which the Cheonggukjang is fermented by operating on the temperature bar level 63 and the time bar level 64.

In more detail, it is possible to manipulate the temperature bar level 63 and / or time bar level 64 to adjust the fermentation temperature and / or fermentation time, so that the fermented Cheonggukjang is produced within the time desired by the user. . In particular, by appropriately adjusting the time bar level 64, the fermentation time can be set to the time zone desired by the user.

Preferably, by setting the expression of the correlation between the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time in the control unit 40, when the user operates the temperature bar level 63, the temperature bar level 63 According to the fermentation temperature set by the appropriate fermentation time is displayed on the time bar level (64). And, if the user wants to further change the appropriate fermentation time according to the fermentation temperature set by the operation of the temperature bar level 63, the change is possible by the operation of the menu selection button 60.

On the other hand, the function and operation of the kimchi refrigerator by the display 4 will be described in detail.

First, the user initiates the operation setting of the kimchi refrigerator by turning off the light of the lamp 65 installed on the left side of the lock / unlock button 50 by pushing the lock / unlock button 50.

Next, when the front part of the compartment selection button 52 is pushed, any one of the left compartment / right compartment 54 of the LCD display window 53 is lit. Therefore, the user distinguishes whether the fermentation chamber to be used is the left compartment or the right compartment of the upper storage compartment 33 and the lower storage compartment 42, and sets the light to the desired compartment of the left compartment / right compartment 54.

Next, when the front portion of the menu selection button 60 is pushed, the menu selection button 60 protrudes from the display 4 at a predetermined interval. Then, the menu selection button 60 is protruded, the cabbage kimchi is lit from the food type (55).

In addition, when rotating the menu selection button 60 protruding from side to side, the light on any one of radish kimchi, Dongchimi, vegetable fruit, sil ice, Cheonggukjang in the food type 55 configured on the LCD display 53 It comes in.

If the user wants to manufacture the cheonggukjang, by operating the menu selection button 60, and set the light to turn on the chunggukjang from the food type 55, then installed on the right side of the menu selection button 60 When the confirmation button 61 is pushed, the control unit 40 reads it out.

Next, the user manipulates the menu selection button 60 from side to side so that a light comes on in any one of the storage or the fermentation configured in the setting method 56. Then, when the light is turned on to the fermentation configured in the setting method 56 and then push the confirmation button 61, the control unit 40 reads that the kimchi refrigerator is operating in the Cheonggukjang fermentation mode.

When fermentation is selected in the setting method 56, light is simultaneously turned on for the chungkukjang fermentation 62, the temperature bar level 63 and the time bar level 64.

When the user wants the fermented soybeans fermented to the level level of the temperature bar level 63 and the time bar level 64 lighted with the Cheonggukjang fermentation 62, the push of the confirmation button 61, The contents of the fermentation conditions are transmitted to the controller 40.

If the user wants to further reset the fermentation conditions, that is, the fermentation temperature of 40 ° C and the fermentation time of 35 hours, the operation of the menu selection button 60, the light of the temperature bar level 62 is first adjusted. . Then, after setting the desired fermentation temperature by adjusting the temperature bar level 62, the confirmation button 61 is pushed, and the menu selection button 60 is operated again to illuminate the light of the time bar level 64. The fermentation time is selected by adjusting.

When both the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is set as described above, the confirmation button 61 is pushed so that the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time set by the user are transmitted to the controller 40.

In addition, as described above, when the weight sensor capable of measuring the amount of soybeans is installed in the lower storage chamber 42, the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time need to be adjusted according to the amount of soybeans, the controller (40) may suggest a minimum fermentation temperature or fermentation time that should be set according to the amount of soybean. In other words, when the control unit 40 reads that a large amount of beans are accommodated in the lower storage chamber 42, the temperature bar level 63 or the time bar level 64 at a predetermined temperature or a predetermined time or less. It is possible to set this so that it does not go down.

As described above, when the setting for the fermentation of the cheongukjang is completed, push the protruding menu selection button 60 again to be inserted into the display (4). When the lock / release button 50 is pushed so that the lamp 65 lights up again, the kimchi refrigerator is operated by the controller 40, and the fermentation set at the remaining time 59 is performed. Information about the time is displayed.

7 is a flow chart of the fermentation method of Cheonggukjang according to the spirit of the present invention.

First, the user operates the display installed in the front upper portion of the kimchi refrigerator to select the fermentation mode so that the fermented soybeans in the kimchi refrigerator to produce the cheonggukjang (S100).

The control unit reads that the fermentation mode is set, and the fermentation temperature and fermentation time corresponding to the standard fermentation set in the temperature bar level and the time bar level are displayed (S110).

If the user wants to additionally set the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time displayed on the temperature bar level and the time bar level (S120), the menu selection button is operated to reset the fermentation temperature displayed on the temperature bar level (S130).

The control unit causes the appropriate fermentation time for the fermentation temperature reset by the user to be displayed again on the time bar level (S140), and if the user wants to reset the fermentation time displayed on the time bar level (S150), By operating the menu selection button to reset the fermentation time displayed on the time bar level (S160).

8 is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of the fermentation method of Chunggukjang according to the spirit of the present invention.

First, the user manipulates the display installed in the front upper portion of the kimchi refrigerator to select the fermentation mode so that the fermented soybeans in the kimchi refrigerator to produce the Cheonggukjang (S200).

Select any one of the various types of fermentation levels displayed on the display (S210), if the selected fermentation level is a standard fermentation (S220) soybeans with a fermentation time of 30-40 hours and fermentation temperature of 37 ~ 43 ℃ This is fermented (S230).

If the fast fermentation is selected so that the soybean paste is produced in a short time (S240), soybean fermented at a fermentation time of less than 30 hours and fermentation temperature of 43 ℃ or more (S250).

When fermentation levels other than the above standard fermentation and rapid fermentation are set, the beans are fermented at a fermentation time of 40 hours or more and a fermentation temperature of 37 or less (S260).

As described above, by proposing a kimchi refrigerator, a cheonggukjang fermentation control device of the kimchi refrigerator, and a fermentation method of the cheonggukjang so that the various types of Cheonggukjang are manufactured, the user can be provided with the taste of the taste to suit their taste, the time zone desired by the user Cheonggukjang has the advantage that can be manufactured.

By the kimchi refrigerator, the kimchi refrigerator fermentation device and the cheonggukjang fermentation method as proposed, various fermentation conditions are applied, there is an advantage that can be produced soybean paste or cheonggukjang of various tastes suitable for the consumer's preference.

In addition, by allowing the user to further set the fermentation conditions of the soybeans, there is an advantage that the soybeans are produced within the desired time.

In addition, even if a fermentation course consisting of a series of processes is selected, there is an advantage that the user can easily manipulate additional conditions for the fermentation course.

In addition, there is an advantage that the display for the selected fermentation course and the additional condition setting can be easily confirmed to the user.

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A main body in which a storage compartment is formed; A heat exchanger for heating and cooling the storage compartment; A control panel disposed on the main body to select the fermentation degree of the cheongukjang; A display unit configured to display a predetermined fermentation temperature and a fermentation time when the fermentation degree is selected; An operation unit capable of readjusting the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time displayed on the display unit; And If the preset fermentation temperature and fermentation time is readjusted, Kimchi refrigerator comprising a control unit for controlling the heat exchanger to the readjusted fermentation temperature and fermentation time. delete delete The method of claim 1, Kimchi refrigerator further comprises a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the cheonggukjang. A main body in which a storage compartment is formed; A heat exchanger for heating and cooling the storage compartment; A control panel disposed on the main body and configured to select a fermentation degree and a fermentation temperature of the Cheonggukjang; A display unit displaying the fermentation temperature, fermentation time and fermentation degree; An operation unit capable of readjusting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time displayed on the display unit; And When the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is readjusted, the kimchi refrigerator including a control unit for the fermentation degree selected by the Cheonggukjang by controlling the heat exchange unit by the readjusted fermentation temperature and fermentation time. delete delete The method of claim 5, Kimchi refrigerator further comprises a weight sensor for measuring the weight of the cheonggukjang. Selecting a degree of fermentation of the cheongukjang; Determining a predetermined fermentation temperature and a fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree of the selected Cheonggukjang; Displaying the fermentation degree, fermentation temperature and fermentation time; Resetting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time after the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is displayed; And Cheonggukjang fermentation method of the kimchi refrigerator comprising a; operating the heat exchange unit in accordance with the reset fermentation temperature and fermentation time. delete delete The method of claim 9, Measuring the weight of the chungkukjang, and further comprising the step of correcting the predetermined fermentation temperature and fermentation time in accordance with the weight of the chungkukjang Chungcheongjang fermentation method of kimchi refrigerator. Selecting the fermentation degree and fermentation temperature of the cheongukjang; Determining a predetermined fermentation time corresponding to the fermentation degree and fermentation temperature of the selected Cheonggukjang; Displaying the fermentation temperature, fermentation time and degree of fermentation; Resetting the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time after the fermentation temperature and the fermentation time is displayed; And Cheonggukjang fermentation method of the kimchi refrigerator comprising a; operating the heat exchange unit in accordance with the reset fermentation temperature and fermentation time. delete delete The method of claim 13, Measuring the weight of the chungkukjang, and correcting the predetermined fermentation time and the degree of fermentation according to the weight of the chungkukjang further comprising the fermentation method of the kimchi refrigerator. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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