KR101025560B1 - Cleaner for cooking utensils and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus and a control method for cooking utensils, and more particularly, to a washing apparatus and a control method for cooking utensils for cleaning or sterilizing / disinfecting or drying a cooking utensil such as a cutting board or knife. In particular, the present invention is a main body provided with at least one washing chamber; A washing tank having a cradle to which cooking utensils are mounted therein and having an opening portion for inserting and removing the cooking utensils; The washing tank is mounted so as to be placed horizontally or upright, movable stand so that the washing tank can be inserted into and removed from the washing chamber of the main body; Cooking apparatus washing apparatus, characterized in that the control method of the cooking apparatus washing apparatus comprising a By presenting, not only the washing effect is excellent, but also the space utilization is high, and the washing operation is easier.

Cookware, Wash, Clean, Dry, Sterilize, Disinfect

Description

Cleaner for cooking utensils and its control method {Cleansing appliance for cook-ware and control method of the same}

The present invention relates to a washing apparatus and a control method for cooking utensils, and more particularly, to a washing apparatus and a control method for cooking utensils for cleaning or sterilizing / disinfecting or drying a cooking utensil such as a cutting board or knife.

In general, hygiene management of cooking tools such as cutting boards and knives is most important in homes, food restaurants, food service groups, and factories that handle and process foods. A washing device for cooking utensils for washing with a back is used a lot.

The washing apparatus for cooking utensils is configured as a cabinet (cabinet) structure, as shown in Figure 1, according to the cleaning method for drying or washing the cooking utensils by a physical method such as heat or wind, and As shown in FIG. 2, there is an apparatus 20 configured to clean the cooking utensils by a chemical method using a cleaning solution for cleaning or sterilizing and washing, as shown in FIG. 2.

However, since the washing apparatus has advantages and disadvantages for each washing method, many washing apparatuses are currently used to supplement each washing method.

However, according to the use of a plurality of cooking utensils for cleaning, there is a problem in that a fairly large space is required for cleaning the cooking utensils, and the cooking utensils are inserted and removed several times between the several cooking utensils.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, it is possible to wash the cooking utensils by several cleaning methods with a single device, it is possible to increase the space efficiency according to the cleaning of the cooking utensils and the cleaning operation of the cooking utensils It is an object of the present invention to provide an easy cooking apparatus and a control method for the cooking utensils.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a cooking apparatus washing apparatus and a control method for washing the cooking utensils in the optimum conditions according to the state of the cooking utensils.

The present invention to solve the above problems is the main body is provided with at least one washing chamber; A washing tank having a cradle to which cooking utensils are mounted therein and having an opening portion for inserting and removing the cooking utensils; The washing tank is mounted so as to be placed horizontally or standing, movable stand so that the washing tank can be inserted into and removed from the washing chamber of the main body; proposes a washing apparatus for a cooking utensil comprising a.

Preferably, at least one bottom of the washing chamber of the main body is provided with an opening portion which can be covered by the pedestal.

In the washing chamber of the main body, a washing mechanism that implements at least one function of cleaning, washing, and drying functions of the cooking utensils is provided on a surface that may face the opening of the washing tank housed in the washing chamber of the main body. It is preferable that the outlet of the cleaning device is mounted.

The washing tank is preferably vertically formed to a size that can be stored in the washing chamber of the main body.

The washing tank is preferably detachably mounted to the pedestal by a fastening member.

The pedestal includes an upper support portion having a mounting portion to which the washing tank is mounted; A lower support portion provided with a height difference under the upper support portion; It is preferable to include a; connecting portion connecting the lower support and the upper support.

The pedestal is preferably formed such that the connecting portion connects one end of the upper support portion and the lower support portion so that the bottom of the washing chamber of the main body can be inserted between the upper support portion and the lower support portion.

The pedestal is preferably provided with at least one wheel to be movable.

In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises the steps of measuring the humidity in the washing room is housed cooking utensils; In accordance with the measured humidity in the washing room, the drying function or sterilization / disinfection function or sterilization / disinfection and drying function is selectively operated; suggests a control method of a cooking apparatus washing apparatus comprising a.

When the drying function or the sterilization / disinfection function or the sterilization / disinfection and drying function is determined, at least one of the temperature in the washing chamber and the blowing force in the washing chamber is controlled according to the humidity and temperature in the washing chamber. desirable.

The temperature in the wash chamber is controlled by at least two heat sources; Preferably, the two or more heat sources are each independently controlled.

It is preferable that the said heat source contains a heater and the lamp which irradiates an infrared ray, an ultraviolet-ray, or far infrared rays.

In the present invention, the washing tank can be put into and removed from the washing chamber of the main body, and since the washing tank can be placed horizontally or vertically, various washing methods can be used to improve hygiene of cooking tools, and the washing tank is stored in the washing chamber of the main body. Because it can be stored in a kept state, the space efficiency according to the washing of the cooking utensils is high, and since the cooking utensils do not need to be removed every time the washing method is changed, there is an advantage that the washing operation can be made easier.

In addition, the present invention is automatically controlled by the washing mechanism of the main body according to the humidity in the washing chamber of the main body, it is possible to perform the washing operation in the optimum washing conditions according to the state of the cooking utensils has an excellent washing effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 3 or less, the cooking apparatus washing apparatus according to the present invention includes a main body 100 having at least one washing chamber 110 and a holder 210 on which cooking tools can be mounted. The washing tank 200 and the washing tank 200 are provided to open and remove the cooking utensils, and the washing tank 200 is mounted and the washing tank 200 is moved into the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 to be removed. It is configured to include a pedestal 300 possible.

The washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 may be selectively opened and closed by the door 120, and an opening 114 may be formed at the bottom thereof to be covered by the pedestal 300. Therefore, since the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 is formed so as not to interfere with the pedestal 300, the washing tank 200 is simply pushed in or pulled out toward the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100. ) Can be easily inserted and removed, making it more convenient to use. In addition, since the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 may be kept closed by the pedestal 300, the cooking utensils may be smoothly washed. In addition, the lower portion of the pedestal 300 is easily contaminated due to contact with the bottom, but is not stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 can be kept clean. have.

The washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 may be formed in various shapes, but in order to increase the space utilization as shown in the present embodiment, rather than widening the horizontal width of the main body 100 according to the illustrated coordinate X. It is more preferable to increase the longitudinal length of the main body 100 according to the coordinate Z.

In order to clean the cooking utensils, the main body 100 is equipped with a washing mechanism 130 for implementing at least one function of cleaning, washing and drying functions of the cooking utensils. That is, as the cleaning mechanism 130, a device for injecting compressed air for cleaning, a lamp 132 for irradiating ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, far infrared rays, etc. for drying or sterilizing / disinfecting, or a heater 136 for supplying high temperature heat. And a blower 134 and a heater 136 for drying.

The washing mechanism 130 is mounted in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, or the discharge port of the washing mechanism 130 is discharged to the cleaning source for cleaning the cooking utensils 110 of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 It can be mounted on.

In particular, directly supplying the cleaning source of the washing mechanism 130 toward the cooking utensil can increase the washing power. Therefore, the outlet of the cleaning mechanism 130 or the outlet of the cleaning mechanism 130 is an opening of the cleaning tank 200 accommodated in the cleaning chamber 110 of the main body 100 to wash the cooking utensils mounted on the cleaning tank 200. It is preferred to be mounted on a side that can be opposed to 202. That is, as in the present embodiment, when the washing tank 200 is accommodated in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, the opening 202 of the washing tank 200 of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100. If it is opposed to the rear surface 112, the cleaning device 130 or the discharge port of the cleaning device 130 is preferably mounted on the rear surface 112 of the cleaning chamber 110 of the main body 100.

The washing tub 200 may be permanently fixed to the pedestal 300, but may be placed horizontally or as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 depending on whether the washing tub 200 is stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 as follows. More preferably, it is mounted to the pedestal 300 so that it can stand vertically as shown in 3 and 4.

First, the washing tank 200 may be accommodated in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, but the washing of the main body 100 as described above to increase the space utilization of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100. It is preferable to be formed corresponding to the shape of the yarn 110. That is, the washing tub 200 is formed in a vertically long shape when accommodated in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100.

In addition, if the opening 202 of the cleaning tank 200 is opposed to the top or bottom surface of the cleaning chamber 110 of the main body 100, the cooking utensils mounted inside the cleaning tank 200, the cleaning of the cleaning mechanism 130 Won is difficult to supply directly. Therefore, the opening portion 202 of the washing tank 200 is the cleaning source of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, so that the cleaning source of the washing mechanism 130 can be supplied directly to all cooking utensils mounted on the washing tank 200 More preferably, it is opposed to the side surface (ie, in the present embodiment, the rear surface 112 of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100).

And, if you want to wash the cooking utensils using a washing solution or washing water for cleaning, sterilization / disinfection, etc., the washing tank 200 is separated from the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, the washing tank 200 It is preferable to place the washing tank 200 so that the opening 202 is located above. In this case, if the depth of the washing tank 200 is deep, it is difficult to put the cooking utensils.

Therefore, when the washing tank 200 is stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 in the vertical direction, it is most preferable to be placed horizontally when separated from the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 and used for washing. Do.

The washing tank 200 may be detachably mounted to the pedestal 300 by the fastening member 400 so that the washing tank 200 can be easily mounted horizontally or mounted. Alternatively, in order to more easily remove the washing tank 200, one side of the washing tank 200 is rotatably coupled to the pedestal 300, and the other side of the washing tank 200 is supported by the fastening member 400. By detachably mounted to the 300, the washing tank 200 can be laid horizontally or erected by the rotation and then maintained by the fastening member 400. Alternatively, by forming a fitting protrusion in one of the washing tank 200 and the pedestal 300, and forming a fitting groove that can be fitted with the fitting protrusion in the other, the washing tank 200 to the pedestal 300 horizontally or vertically It can also be attached detachably. In addition, if the washing tank 200 can be mounted so as to lay or stand, of course, the washing tank 200 may be mounted on the pedestal 300 in any way.

The pedestal 300 may be formed as long as it can support the washing tank 200 as described above, but the upper supporting portion 310 and the lower portion of the upper supporting portion 310 provided with a mounting portion on which the washing tank 200 is mounted. It is more preferably configured to include a lower support portion 320 provided with a difference in height, and a connecting portion 330 for connecting the lower support portion 320 and the upper support portion 310. That is, there is a free space due to the height difference between the upper support portion 310 and the lower support portion 320, it can be mounted stably without interference to the pedestal 300, whether the washing tank 200 is placed horizontally or standing. .

Furthermore, the pedestal 300 has a connection part 330 and the upper support part 310 so that the bottom surface of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 can be fitted between the upper support part 310 and the lower support part 320. One end of the lower support portion 320 may be formed to connect. That is, even if the opening 114 which can be covered by the pedestal 300 is not formed in the bottom surface of the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, the main body 100 is mounted in the state where the washing tub 200 is mounted on the pedestal 300. It can be stored in the washing room (110).

On the other hand, the pedestal 300 may be configured in various ways to be movable, in particular, it is more preferable that at least one wheel 340 is provided. That is, since the wheel 340 is provided on the pedestal 300, there is no limitation of the movement range of the pedestal 300, and there is no need to separately establish a facility for the movement of the pedestal 300.

The method of using the washing apparatus for a cookware according to the present invention configured as described above is as follows.

When the cooking utensils are washed by the washing apparatus 130 mounted on the main body 100, the washing utensils 200 are vertically stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, and the cooking utensils are washed. In addition, when washing by a method other than the washing by the washing mechanism 130 of the main body 100, such as washing water may be mounted horizontally by removing the washing tank 200 from the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100.

The cooking utensils may be cleaned in any order, but by removing the washing tank 200 to clean, sterilize and disinfect the cooking utensils by washing liquid or washing water, and then, the washing tank 200 may be stored in the main body 100 so as to prepare wet cooking utensils. It is more efficient to sterilize and disinfect as well as dry.

At this time, since the washing tank 200 can be laid or erected, there is no need to put the cooking utensils in the washing tank 200 every time it is washed, so that washing can be easily performed.

In addition, since the washing tank 200 can be stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, not only the cooking utensil but also the washing tank 200 can be washed by the washing mechanism 130 of the main body 100 as well as the main body ( 100 can be kept clean in the washing chamber 110, it is more hygienic.

In addition, since the washing tank 200 may be stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100, the washing tank 200 is separated from the main body 100 during the washing operation as in the 2-in-1 method. In other time than the cleaning operation, the main body 100, the washing tank 200, and the pedestal 300 may be integrated, thereby increasing space utilization.

Hereinafter, looking at the control method of the washing device for a cooking utensil according to the present invention.

In the control method of the washing device for a cooking utensil according to the present invention, measuring the humidity in the washing chamber 110 in which the cooking utensils are accommodated by a hygrometer 500, the drying according to the measured humidity in the washing chamber 110 It is preferable that the function or sterilization / disinfection function or sterilization / disinfection and drying function comprises a step of selectively operating.

That is, after washing or disinfecting or disinfecting the cooking utensils with a washing solution, washing water, or the like, the wet cooking utensils are stored in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 and dried or sterilized and disinfected. When the cooking utensils mounted in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 are accommodated, the humidity in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 increases. In addition, the wet cooking utensils and the wet washing tank 200 are preferably dried or sterilized / sterilized, because bacteria are easily propagated. Therefore, when the humidity in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 exceeds the reference value, the washing mechanism 130 of the main body 100 automatically operates, compared to manually operating start and stop manually, for hygiene and More preferred in terms of ease of use.

In addition, if the humidity in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 exceeds the reference value is automatically operated, if the cookware is determined to be sufficiently dried by the humidity in the washing chamber 110 of the main body 100 is automatically stopped operation Therefore, it is preferable in terms of ease of use, management efficiency, and energy minimization, as compared with manually setting the operation time or manually operating or stopping the operation.

Furthermore, proper temperature and wind are essential elements for drying and sterilizing / disinfecting the cooking utensils. As described above, when the operation of the cleaning mechanism 130 of the main body 100 is determined, the humidity and the thermometer in the washing chamber 110 are determined. According to the temperature measured by 510 or the like, it is preferable to control at least one of the temperature in the washing chamber 110 and the blowing force in the washing chamber 110. That is, because the cooking utensils can be operated under optimum conditions depending on the drying and sterilization / sterilization conditions of the cooking utensils, the drying and sterilization / disinfection effects can be excellent and the energy consumption can be minimized.

In particular, when the temperature in the washing chamber 110 is controlled by two or more heat sources, the temperature in the washing chamber 110 may be more efficient according to the humidity or the like, rather than simply controlling the temperature in the washing chamber 110 on / off. It is more preferable to independently control the two or more heat sources by the voltage controller 1 550 and the voltage controller 2 552 in order to control them. That is, if the heat source for temperature control in the washing chamber 110 is two heaters 136, such as an electric resistance method, and two lamps 132 for irradiating ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, far infrared rays, etc., which are effective for sterilization and disinfection, the heaters The ballast 136 and the ballast 132 are independently controlled. There are various methods as an independent control method, and as a preferred example, a heat source may be finely adjusted by using a pulse width modulation (PWM) control signal. In addition, in general, proper temperature and blowing force are essential for drying, and the heater 136 and the blowing force are preferably controlled in association.

On the other hand, the washing apparatus of the cooking apparatus operated by the above-described control method further includes a power supply unit 530 for supplying power, a central processing unit 540 for overall control, and of course, showing the control situation as necessary. The display 560 may further include a key input device 520 for manual control.

When the washing apparatus for cooking utensils is operated by the control method as described above, during the initial operation of high humidity, the temperature and the blowing force in the washing chamber 110 are high, and the temperature and humidity in the washing chamber 110 as time passes. By appropriately adjusting the temperature and blowing power in the washing chamber 110, the cooking utensils can be quickly dried, sterilized / disinfected as well as the cookware can be effectively dried, sterilized / disinfected.

Of course, the cooking apparatus washing apparatus is not necessarily limited to the control method according to the present invention, and the control method according to the present invention may be one of several control modes of the cooking apparatus washing apparatus.

In addition, the control method according to the present invention is not limited to the cooking apparatus washing apparatus according to the present invention and can be applied to all cooking apparatus washing apparatuses having a drying function or a sterilization / disinfection function or a drying and sterilization / disinfection function. Can be applied.

Since the above has been described only with respect to some of the preferred embodiments that can be implemented by the present invention, the scope of the present invention, as is well known, should not be construed as limited to the above embodiments, the present invention described above It will be said that both the technical idea and the technical idea which together with the base are included in the scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a washing device for a cooking utensil according to the prior art.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing another example of a cooking apparatus washing apparatus according to the prior art.

3 is a view showing a washing apparatus for a cooking utensil according to the present invention,

Figure 3 is an integrated configuration of the main body and the washing tank.

4 is a block diagram showing a storage or detachment situation of the washing tank.

5 is a configuration of the separated state of the main body and the washing tank.

6 is an exploded perspective view.

7 is a control block diagram.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

100; Main body 110; Washing room

114; Opening 120; door

130; Cleaning appliance 132; lamp

134; Blower 136; heater

200; Washing tank 210; holder

300; Pedestal 340; wheel

500; Hygrometer 510; thermometer

520; A key input device 530; Power supply

540; Central processing unit 550; Voltage control part 1

552; A voltage controller 2 560; display

Claims (12)

A body having at least one washing chamber; A washing tank having a cradle to which cooking utensils are mounted therein and having an opening portion for inserting and removing the cooking utensils; And a pedestal mounted so that the washing tank is placed horizontally or standing, and movable to allow the washing tank to be inserted into and removed from the washing chamber of the main body. The washing tank is a cleaning device for a cooking utensil, characterized in that detachably mounted to the pedestal by a fastening member. The method according to claim 1, At least one bottom of the washing chamber of the main body, the cooking apparatus for cleaning the cooker, characterized in that the opening which is covered by the pedestal is formed. The method according to claim 1, In the washing chamber of the main body, a washing mechanism for implementing at least one function of cleaning, disinfection, drying function of the cooking utensils on the surface that can be opposed to the opening of the washing tank housed in the washing chamber of the main body Washing device for cooking utensils, characterized in that the discharge port of the cleaning device is mounted. The method according to claim 1 or 3, The washing tank is vertically formed washing apparatus for a cookware, characterized in that the size is formed to be accommodated in the washing chamber of the main body. delete The method according to claim 1, The pedestal is An upper support portion provided with a mounting portion to which the washing tank is mounted; A lower support portion provided with a height difference under the upper support portion; A connection part connecting the lower support part and the upper support part; Cleaning device for a cookware comprising a. The method according to claim 6, The pedestal is a washing device for a cooking utensil, characterized in that the connecting portion is formed so as to connect one end of the upper support portion and the lower support portion so that the bottom of the washing chamber of the main body between the upper support portion and the lower support portion. . The method according to claim 1 or 6 or 7, The pedestal is a washing device for cooking utensils, characterized in that provided with at least one wheel to be movable. Measuring humidity in the washing chamber in which the cooking utensils are stored; In accordance with the measured humidity in the washing room, the drying function or sterilization / sterilization function or sterilization / sterilization and drying function is selectively operated; includes; When the drying function or the sterilization / disinfection function or the sterilization / disinfection and drying function is determined, at least one of the temperature in the washing chamber and the blowing force in the washing chamber is controlled according to the humidity and temperature in the washing chamber. The temperature in the washing chamber is controlled by at least two heat sources and the at least two heat sources are each independently controlled washing apparatus control method. delete delete The method according to claim 9, The heat source, a heater and a cooking apparatus control method for a cooking utensil comprising a lamp for irradiating infrared rays or ultraviolet rays or far infrared rays.

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