KR200227429Y1 - Gas exhausting device using elasticity of plastics for fermented food container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elasticity to discharge the gas generated in the container containing the fermented food by the elastic action.

The structure of the present invention, the through-hole is formed, the pressure-resistant member to shield the open portion of the container containing the fermented food and to withstand the working pressure of the gas generated in the container; An elastic flow member having a stopper to open and close the hole of the pressure-resistant member, and an elastic body coupled to the stopper and elastically deformed or restored according to the working pressure of the gas; An opening for discharging the gas in the container to the outside of the container is formed in the opening of the hole, and a cover for receiving the elastic flow member.

Accordingly, the effect of the present invention, by allowing the gas generated in the container containing the fermented food to be smoothly discharged out of the container, it is possible to maintain the flavor and freshness inherent to the fermented food contained in the container, due to the excessive pressure inside the container It is to solve the problem that the contents are leaked to the outside or the container itself is damaged.

Description

Gas exhausting device using elasticity of plastics for fermented food container}

The present invention relates to a gas discharge device, and more particularly to a gas discharge device for fermented food container using a plastic elastic to discharge the gas generated in the container containing the fermented food by the elastic action of the plastic.

In general, Jangchi such as kimchi and salted fish, and liquor such as makgeolli are produced through fermentation with various microorganisms or chemicals, such as lactic acid fermentation by lactic acid bacteria or alcohol fermentation by alcohol.

Fermented foods, including these jang, alcoholic beverages, and beverages (such as yogurt) are placed in a certain container during production and distributed or used at home. Over time, fermentation is performed by chemical reaction of the contents and additives in the container. As it continues to generate harmful gases, the original flavor of food is altered and its freshness is lost.

Therefore, it is important to minimize the gas present in the container in order for the fermented food contained in the container to be stored and stored for a long time without being damaged.

On the other hand, when the container is expanded or the internal pressure is increased due to the gas generated during the fermentation process, the container is frequently broken.In consideration of the distribution period until the commercialized fermented food reaches the consumer, When the food is shipped in a container under the storage conditions of the above, such an example occurs by reflecting it in a normal container instead of a special container.

Accordingly, there are many cases of preventing the leakage of contents to the outside or preventing damage to the container by completely sealing it using a container made of a solid material. In this case, the harmful gas generated during the fermentation process remains in the container. As a result, the flavor of the fermented foods cannot be obtained.

In addition, as the internal pressure of the container increases due to the gas generated from the fermented food itself in the container, in some cases, the sealing portion, which is the most vulnerable part of the container, is damaged and the contents are leaked out of the container.

The present invention is devised to solve the above problems, to ensure that the gas generated in the container containing the fermented food is smoothly discharged out of the container, and prevents the contents leak out or damage the container due to the internal pressure of the container Its purpose is to.

1 is a perspective view showing a part of a fermented food container to which the gas discharge device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied,

2 is an exploded perspective view of a gas discharge device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the elastic flow member of the gas discharge device of the present invention,

4 is a cross-sectional view of a gas discharge device according to a first embodiment of the present invention mounted on a fermented food container,

5 is a cross-sectional view showing an operating state of a gas discharge device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

6 is an exploded perspective view showing a fermented food container to which a gas discharge device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is applied;

7 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of coupling of the container and the gas discharge device illustrated in FIG.

8 is a cross-sectional view showing an operating state of a gas discharge device for the container of FIG.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1, 10: pressure-resistant member 1a, 10a: hole

1b: seating portion 1c: circular surface

1d, 30c: screw 1e, 30d: protrusion

2, 2 ', 20: elastic flow member 2a, 2'a, 20a: stopper

2b, 2'b, 20b: elastomer 2c, 2'c, 20c: base

3, 30: Cover 3a, 30a: base seating groove

3b, 30b: discharge hole

Gas discharge device for fermented food container using a plastic elastic according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the through-hole is formed, the gas generated in the container shielding the open portion of the container containing the fermented food Internal pressure member to withstand the working pressure of; An elastic flow member having a stopper to open and close the hole of the pressure-resistant member, and an elastic body coupled to the stopper and elastically deformed or restored according to the working pressure of the gas; An opening for discharging gas in the container to the outside of the container is formed in the opening of the hole, and a cover for accommodating the elastic flow member.

Here, the stopper of the elastic flow member may be formed in a truncated cone.

In addition, a seating portion on which the stopper of the elastic flow member is seated may be formed at the hole of the pressure resistant member.

In addition, the elastic flow member may be provided with a base for supporting the elastic body, the cover may be formed with a base seating groove in which the base is seated.

Here, the base seating groove may be formed larger than the size of the base so that the base can flow in the lateral direction.

On the other hand, the elastic body may be formed in a pair of symmetrical clamping shape.

In addition, the elastic body may be formed in a pair of symmetrical arc shape.

On the other hand, the pressure-resistant member and the cover may be ultrasonically or spin-fused with each other.

In addition, an outer circumferential surface of the pressure-resistant member is formed, and the circumferential surface is provided with a coupling means coupled with an open portion of the container, thereby forming a lid of the container together with the cover.

Here, the protruding piece may be further formed in the pressure-resistant member to reinforce the coupling force of the coupling means.

On the other hand, the cover may be provided with a coupling means coupled to the open portion of the container to form a lid of the container.

Here, the cover may further be formed with a protruding piece to reinforce the coupling force of the coupling means.

On the other hand, the coupling means may be made of a screw.

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

<First Embodiment>

1 is a perspective view showing a part of a fermented food container to which the gas discharge device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, the fermented food as described above, all the Jang, liquor, and beverage produced through the process of fermentation Comprising, the container is defined as a packaging container used for the distribution or storage of such fermented food.

The gas discharge device according to the present invention is used in such a packaging container, Figure 1 shows an embodiment in which the gas discharge device serves as a lid to the opening, that is, the opening 110 of the container 100, such as makgeolli bottle. In the drawings, the pressure resistant member 1 and the cover 3 constituting a part of the gas discharge device are shown.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gas discharge device shown in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the gas discharge device mounted on the fermented food container, this gas discharge device is largely three components, namely the pressure-resistant member (1) and elastic It consists of a flow member 2 and the cover 3.

Here, the pressure-resistant member (1) of the plate which withstands the internal pressure (內 壓) that increases as the gas is continuously generated in the container 100 to shield the opening and exit 110 of the container 100 It has a shape, but the outer peripheral portion is formed with a cylindrical round surface (1c) formed along the shape of the container entrance 110 so as to serve as a lid for the entrance 110 of the container 100.

In particular, one penetrating hole 1a and a seating part 1b protruding from the edge of the hole 1a are formed in the center of the plate-shaped portion of the pressure-resistant member 1.

In addition, the inner surface of the annular surface (1c) in contact with the inlet and outlet 110 of the container is a screw as a coupling means for engaging the outlet 110 so that the pressure-resistant member 1 can serve as a lid of the container 100 1d is formed (of course, the screw which engages with this is formed also in the outer peripheral surface of the entrance 110).

Such coupling means may use not only the screw 1d but also clamps, crown plugs, spin or ultrasonic welding methods.

In addition, the lower surface of the plate-shaped portion of the pressure-resistant member 1 has a cylindrical upper portion of the pressure-resistant member 1 to the surface of the entrance 110 of the container 100 so that the engagement and sealing state by the coupling means is more firmly formed. Protruding pieces 1e are formed to be in close contact with each other.

The pressure-resistant member 1 configured as described above is preferably made of a rigid material such as polypropylene (PP), which is not easily elastically deformed.

On the other hand, the elastic flow member (2) is seated on the seating portion (1b) of the pressure-resistant member (1) and the stopper (2a) which closes the hole (1a), the coupling or bonding to the upper side of the stopper (2a) And an elastic body 2b elastically deformed and restored, and a base 2c supporting the elastic body 2b.

In particular, the stopper (2a) is easily inserted into the hole (1a) to effectively close the hole (1a) is preferably a shape that is easy to process, it will be preferable to be made of a truncated cone like in this embodiment (In addition, of course, the seating portion 1c also follows the shape of the stopper 2a).

In addition, the stopper 2a is preferably made of a hard material which is not easily elastically deformed by an external force like the pressure-resistant member 1.

In addition, the elastic body 2b is made of a good elastic material such as acetal or nylon that is elastically deformed when a predetermined pressure is applied to the stopper 2a from the inside of the container 100, and then restored when the pressure decreases. .

Furthermore, the elastic body 2b may be formed in a pair of cramps symmetrically as shown in FIG. 2, and the stopper 2'a like the elastic body 2'b of the elastic flow member 2 'shown in FIG. ) And an arc shape of an ellipse or a circle connecting the base (2'c), as long as the shape does not interfere with elastic deformation and restoration.

On the other hand, the cover (3) accommodates the elastic flow member (2, 2 '), one side of the cover 3 is formed with one or more through-hole discharge hole (3b), this discharge hole The position of 3b can be formed anywhere as long as it can communicate with the hole 1a of the pressure-resistant member 1 on the outside of the container 100.

In addition, a base seating groove 3a is formed at an upper side of the cover 3 to accommodate bases 2c and 2'c of the elastic flow members 2 and 2 ', which are base mounting grooves 3a. Is preferably formed to be larger than the size of the bases 2c and 2'c to such an extent that it can flow slightly laterally so as to easily accommodate the bases 2c and 2'c.

If necessary, the bases 2c and 2'c and the base seating grooves 3a may be removed, and the elastic bodies 2b and 2'b may be joined to the inner surface of the cover 3.

In addition, the lower end of the outer periphery of the cover 3 surrounding the elastic flow members 2 and 2 'is coupled to the upper end of the round surface 1c of the pressure-resistant member 1 to close the entrance 110 of the container 100. It serves as a lid, which may be bonded by ultrasonic or spin welding, or may be fastened by a fastening means such as a screw.

As such, as the elastic flow members 2 and 2 'are surrounded by the combination of the cover 3 and the pressure resistant member 1, the elastic flow members 2 and 2' are not exposed to the outside. .

Hereinafter, the operation relationship of the gas discharge device according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the stopper 2a and the base 2c of the elastic flow member 2 are respectively the seating portion 1b of the pressure-resistant member 1 and the base seating groove 3a of the cover 3. In the state seated in the) the pressure-resistant member 1 and the cover 3 is made of a combination.

Then, the fermented food is contained in the container 100, the screw (1d) of the pressure-resistant member (1) is fastened to the outer peripheral portion of the outlet 110 of the container 100, wherein the protrusion pieces formed in the pressure-resistant member (1) (1e) is brought into close contact with the surface of the entrance 110 to the circular surface (1c) of the pressure-resistant member (1), the bonding and sealing state is more firm.

In this way, the said pressure-resistant member 1 and the cover 3 are in the state which closed the entrance 110 of the container 100 as one lid | cover.

Then, as time passes, the fermentation process is continued from the contents constituting the fermented food in the container 100, and gas is generated. When the internal pressure of the container 100 is increased by the gas, the inside of the container 100 is increased. The pressure of the gas will be applied across the entire surface.

However, since all the parts of the container 100 including the internal pressure member 1 blocking the entrance 110 of the container 100 are made of a hard material that is difficult to elastically deform, all of the container 100 The internal pressure gradually increases.

At this time, as shown in Figure 5, the pressure of the gas also acts on the stopper (2a) of the elastic flow member 2, the pressure of the gas acting on the stopper (2a) when the internal pressure reaches a certain threshold value As a result, the elastic body 2b provided on the upper side of the stopper 2a is elastically deformed to lift the stopper 2a.

Thereby, the hole 1a of the pressure-resistant member 1 closed by the said stopper 2a is opened, and the gas in the container 100 passes through the pressure-resistant member 1 and the cover through this opened hole 1a. Via the space between the (3) and exit the discharge hole (3b) of the cover 3 is discharged to the outside of the container 100.

Subsequently, when the pressure in the container 100 decreases due to the discharge of the gas, the elastic body 2b is restored to its original state, and the stopper 2a closes the hole 1a of the internal pressure member 1 again. Done.

As such, the elastic deformation and restoration of the elastic body 2b are repeated, so that the gas generated in the container 100 is continuously discharged to maintain the unique flavor and freshness of the fermented food in the container 100. .

On the other hand, the threshold of the gas pressure in the container 100 for inducing elastic deformation and restoration of the elastic body 2b is determined by the elastic modulus of the elastic body 2b and the surface area of the stopper 2a subjected to the working pressure of the gas. Can be set in consideration.

<Second Embodiment>

6 and 7 show an example in which the gas discharge device according to the present invention is applied to serve as a lid of a container such as a kimchi packing container.

As shown, the gas discharge device in this embodiment, the pressure-resistant member 10 made of a plate smaller than the opening 210 to be placed in the opening 210 of the container 200, and has an elastic deformation and restoring force An elastic flow member 20 and a cover 30 coupled to the pressure-resistant member 10 while accommodating the elastic flow member 20.

Here, one through hole 10a is formed in the central portion of the pressure-resistant member 10 as in the first embodiment.

In addition, since the elastic flow member 20 is made of a stopper 20a, an elastic body 20b, and a base 20c, similarly to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, a screw 30c is formed inside the outermost circumference of the cover 30 as a coupling means for coupling with the container 200, and a protrusion 30d for reinforcing the coupling force of the screw 30c. ) Is formed.

In particular, the pressure-resistant member 10 is bonded or fastened to the lower side of the cover 30 to accommodate the elastic flow member 20 together with the cover 30.

In addition, the cover 30, the base seating groove (30a) is accommodated in the base 20c of the elastic flow member 20, and the discharge hole that can communicate with the hole (10a) of the pressure-resistant member 10 30b is formed in the same manner as the cover of the first embodiment.

In addition, the optional configuration of the pressure-resistant member 10, the elastic flow member 20 and the cover 30 is the same as in the above-described first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

The operation relationship of the gas discharge device according to the second embodiment of the present invention made as described above is shown in Figs.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, the coupling relationship between the pressure-resistant member 10, the elastic flow member 20, and the cover 30 is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, except for the fermented food container 200. Coupling as the lid is characterized in that the fastening means formed on the cover 30, that is, fastened to the container 200 by a screw (30c).

In addition, since the protrusion 30d of the cover 30 comes into close contact with the engaging portion of the container 200 and the cover 30, the sealed state of the container 200 is more firmly maintained.

In this way, in the state where the container 200 is completely enclosed, according to the same process as described in the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the gas generated in the container 200 is elastic in the elastic body 20b. It is discharged through the hole 10a of the pressure-resistant member 10 opened by the deformation and the discharge hole 30b of the cover 30.

As described above, the gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elasticity according to the present invention, by allowing the gas generated in the container containing the fermented food to be discharged smoothly out of the container, the flavor of the fermented food contained in the container It is effective in maintaining freshness.

In addition, due to the excessive pressure inside the container by the gas generated in the fermented food container has the effect of solving the problem that the contents in the container is leaked to the outside or the container itself is damaged.

Claims (13)

A pressure-resistant member formed with a through hole and shielding an open portion of the container containing the fermented food and withstanding the working pressure of the gas generated in the container; An elastic flow member having a stopper to open and close the hole of the pressure-resistant member, and an elastic body coupled to the stopper and elastically deformed or restored according to the working pressure of the gas; A gas discharge device for a fermented food container using plastic elasticity, comprising: a discharge hole through which the gas in the container is discharged to the outside of the container, and a cover accommodating the elastic flow member. The method of claim 1, The stopper of the elastic flow member is a gas discharge device for fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that the truncated cone. The method of claim 1, Gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that the mounting portion is seated on the stopper of the pressure-resistant member seated on the stopper of the elastic flow member. The method of claim 1, The elastic flow member is provided with a base for supporting the elastic body, the cover is a gas discharge device for fermented food container using plastic elastic, characterized in that the base seating groove is formed in which the base is seated. The method of claim 4, wherein The base seating groove is a gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that formed larger than the size of the base so that the base can flow in the lateral direction. The method of claim 1, The elastic body is a gas discharge device for fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that consisting of a pair of symmetrical cramps. The method of claim 1, The elastic body is a gas discharge device for fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that consisting of a pair of symmetrical arc shape. The method of claim 1, The pressure-resistant member and the cover gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that the ultrasonic or spin-fused with each other. The method of claim 1, An annular surface is formed on the outer circumference of the pressure-resistant member, and a coupling means coupled to the opened portion of the container is provided on the annular surface to form a lid of the container together with the cover. Gas discharge device for fermented food container. The method of claim 9, Gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that the pressure-resistant member is further provided with a protrusion piece for reinforcing the coupling force of the coupling means. The method of claim 1, The cover is provided with a coupling means coupled to the open portion of the container gas discharge device for a fermented food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that to form a lid of the container. The method of claim 11, Gas cover device for fermentation food container using a plastic elastic, characterized in that the cover is further provided with a protruding piece to reinforce the coupling force of the coupling means. The gas discharge device for fermented food container using plastic elasticity according to claim 9 or 11, wherein the coupling means is a screw.