KR20110028706A - Cover knob for cookware with function of steam exhaust and cover supporting - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A cover knob with steam exhaust and cover supporting functions for a cooking pot is provided to control the internal pressure of a cooling pot by exhausting proper steam through steam regulating holes. CONSTITUTION: A cover knob with steam exhaust and cover supporting functions for a cooking pot comprises a steam exhaust unit(31), a cover supporting handle(33), a steam lid(34), and a slip prevention unit(37). Steam regulating holes(314) are formed in one side of the steam exhaust unit and prevent boiling over while cooking. The cover supporting handle easily grips a cover. The cover is vertically positioned by the cover supporting handle. When a lever is pulled, the steam lid is easily opened. The slip prevention unit is made of a silicone rubber material. The cover supporting handle is stably and vertically positioned at the slip prevention unit.

Description

COVER KNOB FOR COOKWARE WITH FUNCTION OF STEAM EXHAUST AND COVER SUPPORTING}

The present invention relates to a cooking vessel lid knob having a steam discharge function and a lid support function, and more specifically, having a steam cover that can be opened and closed to be fixed and prevented from being boiled without opening the lid when cooking. The steam control hole is formed on one side to prevent the increase of internal pressure during cooking, and when the lever is pulled, the steam cover is easily opened. The water droplet guide part is formed so that the water condensed on the bottom hollow of the steam cover does not flow to the outside. It is easy to grip and transport, and at the same time has a lid support handle that can stand up, and a non-slip device made of silicone rubber at the end of the lid support handle to be able to stand stably without slipping will be.

In general, a cookware cover knob (COOKWARE COVER KNOB) refers to a circular or ordinary light-shaped handle of a synthetic resin or metal material coupled with a rivet or bolt that penetrates the center of a glass or metal cover.

That is, the conventional cooking vessel lid knob is made of a small handle for holding and moving the lid to open and close the cooking.

In general, however, in the case of a cooking vessel covered with a lid, food is often boiled and overflowed during cooking, and consequently, the upper portion of the gas range and the cooking vessel are contaminated with food.

In addition, when the cooking vessel and the lid is in close contact with the structure, there is a problem that the lid is not opened well due to the internal pressure that is pressed during cooking causing a dangerous situation.

In addition, there is a problem that the conventional lid knob is generally small and the knob is heated together with the lid heated to a high temperature so that it is dangerous to hold the knob with the bare hand and open the lid, so it is very natural to use a dish towel.

In addition, while holding the knob of the lid heated to a high temperature in the past using a dishcloth, even when the water droplets formed inside the lid flows down, there is a problem that the table can not be turned upside down as it is wet or contaminated.

The present invention is devised to solve such a conventional problem, having a steam cover that can be opened and closed and fixed to open to prevent boiling without opening the lid when cooking, and to prevent an increase in internal pressure during cooking. It forms a steam control hole in the hole and provides a structure in which the steam cover is easily opened by pulling the lever. A water droplet guide part is formed so that water droplets condensed on the bottom of the steam cover can not flow to the outside. An object of the present invention is to provide a cooking container lid knob which is provided with a lid support handle that can stand and a non-slip device made of silicone rubber at the end of the lid support handle.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention penetrates the lid coupling hole 32 inserted into the lower portion of the through hole 21 so as to be in close contact with the lid 2 of the cooking vessel in which the knob coupling through hole 21 is formed in the center. A cylindrical steam discharge portion 31 coupled to the upper portion of the ball 21; A lid support handle 33 which extends outwardly from an upper end of the upper portion of the steam discharge part 31 at a predetermined angle and extends smaller than the radius of the lid and is broadly formed so that the other end has stability; A cover hinge portion 312 is formed on a portion where the lid support knob 33 extends from the steam discharge portion 31 so as to open and close the steam discharge hole 311 formed at one side of the steam discharge portion 31 and rotates therefrom. A steam cover 34 capable of being coupled and having an opening and closing protrusion 341a formed at one side of an upper surface thereof to open and close using a finger; Arc shaped protrusion 342a formed below the locking protrusion 342 to interfere with the locking protrusion 342 formed on the other side of the cover portion 341 of the steam cover 34 to maintain an open state of the steam cover 34. A cover vessel knob having a steam discharge function and a lid support function consisting of a '∩' type spring (35) seated in the spring seating groove 313 formed to the lower cover hinge portion 312 to support the In providing the object is achieved.

In addition, in the cooking vessel lid knob having the steam discharge function and the lid support function, in order to control the increased internal pressure of the cooking vessel, a plurality of steam control is formed through the side of the cylindrical steam discharge portion 31 Preferably, the ball 314 is formed.

In addition, in the cooking vessel lid knob having the steam discharge function and the lid support function, the steam cover 34 is opened to interfere with the locking projection 342 formed on the other side of the cover portion 341 of the steam cover 34. Pulling the pull portion 361 extending in parallel with the lid support knob 33 while being rotated around the lever hinge portion 331 is formed spaced apart from the cover hinge portion 312 to maintain the lever hinge portion 331 Pressing part 362 which is shorter than the pulling part 361 to the other side by pressing the locking projection 342 of the steam cover 34, the locking projection 342 is rotated by a predetermined angle to open the steam cover 34 It is preferable that the arc-shaped protrusion 342a formed at the lower portion of the locking protrusion 342 is supported by the '∩' type spring spring 35 to maintain the state.

In addition, in the cooking vessel lid knob having the steam discharge function and the lid support function, the other end formed so as to widen the lid support handle 33 is a non-slip device of the silicone rubber material 37 formed to surround the further It is preferable to include.

In addition, in the cooking vessel lid knob having the steam discharge function and the lid support function, the steam discharge portion 31 and the lid coupling port 32 is preferably fixed by screwing for easy assembly and separation for cleaning. Do.

In addition, in the cooking vessel lid knob having the steam discharge function and the lid support function, the steam cover 34 so that water condensed in the hollow inside the bottom surface of the steam cover 34 flows into the steam discharge hole 311. The bottom surface of the) is formed with a water droplet guide portion 341b is formed to protrude downward from the hollow edge and the opening angle of the steam cover 34 is preferably formed in the range of 30 to 60 degrees from the closing angle. .

The effects of the present invention that can be expected by the configuration and action as described above are as follows.

Equipped with a steam cover that can be opened and closed to prevent boiling without opening the lid when cooking, and has a steam cover that can be fixed when opening.The steam cover is formed on one side to prevent an increase in internal pressure during cooking, and the steam cover is easily opened by pulling the lever. It provides a structure that the water droplet guide portion is formed so that the water condensation in the bottom hollow of the steam cover does not flow to the outside and is provided with a lid support handle that can be held at the same time easy to hold and transport the lid and the end of the lid support handle It is a very useful invention that can provide a cooking container lid knob that can be equipped with a non-slip device made of silicone rubber in a stable without slip.

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

First, Figure 1 is an overall perspective view showing a cooking vessel to which the cooking vessel lid knob of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, Figure 3 is a second embodiment applying the present invention 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of an example, Figure 4 is an overall perspective view showing the assembled state of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied, Figure 5 shows the operating state of the internal configuration when opening and closing the steam cover of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied. Figure 6 is a side sectional enlarged view showing the steam cover of the lid knob to which the present invention is applied, Figure 7 is a side sectional view showing the steam cover of the lid knob to which the present invention is fixed by a leaf spring 8 is an enlarged view, and FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an operating state when the steam cover is opened using the lever of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 9 is a view of the second embodiment of the present invention. Put up the lid is a state diagram showing the use condition.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is manufactured to have various functions by modifying the knob 3 fixed to the upper center of the lid 2 of the cooking container 1.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through examples.

(Example 1)

As shown in FIG. 2, the first embodiment of the present invention includes a cylindrical steam discharge part 31, a lid support knob 33, a steam cover 34, and a leaf spring 35.

Referring to Figure 2 in more detail, the steam outlet 31 is inserted in the lower portion of the through-hole 21 so as to be in close contact with the lid 2 of the cooking vessel, the through-hole 21 for the knob coupling in the center. The upper portion of the lid coupling hole 32 and the through hole 21 is a cylindrical portion coupled thereto.

In addition, the lid support knob 33 is extended from the one side end of the steam discharge portion 31 to the outside at a predetermined angle, but smaller than the radius of the lid and the other end is formed wide to have a sense of stability to cover the lid (2) It can be erected, allowing for wider use of narrow cooking spaces.

In addition, the steam cover 34 is covered with a portion in which the lid support handle 33 extends from the steam discharge part 31 to open and close the steam discharge hole 311 formed on one side of the steam discharge part 31. A branch 312 is formed and rotatably coupled thereto, and an opening / closing protrusion 341a that is open / closed using a finger is formed at one side of the upper surface.

In addition, the leaf spring 35 is interfered with the locking projection 342 formed on the other side of the cover portion 341 of the steam cover 34, the locking projection 342 to maintain the open state of the steam cover 34 It is formed in a '∩' type to support the arc-shaped protrusion (342a) formed in the lower portion of the inclined surface formed inclined from the upper left to the lower right as shown in Figure 8 can be caught projection 342 can be seated steam The lid 34 is locked in position when opened.

Looking at the state of the assembly and operation of the first embodiment as described above, the '∩'-type leaf spring (35) in the spring seating groove 313 formed in the lower cover hinge portion 312 of the steam discharge portion (31) Put it in place.

Next, the locking projection 342 of the steam cover 34 is positioned to face the leaf spring 35 while the leaf spring 35 is seated, and then the hinge pin 38 is restrained by the cover hinge portion 312. Steam cover 34 is rotatably coupled around the cover hinge portion 312 by fitting.

Next, the cylindrical steam outlet 31 is placed on the upper portion of the through hole 21 formed in the center of the cooking vessel lid 2, and the lid coupling hole 32 formed in the shape of a bolt is formed in the through hole 21. Inserted from the lower side and fixed by screwing the steam outlet 31. In the present embodiment, but the screw coupling of the lid coupling port 32 and the steam discharge portion 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a simple modification to the other coupling structure equivalent thereto also belongs to the present invention.

The reason why the screw is selected in the present invention is that the lid knob 3 is easily separated from the lid 2, which is frequently contaminated, so that it can be washed after separation.

The lid 2 according to the first embodiment assembled as described above covers the opening of the cooking vessel 1 during cooking and is heated to boil over the food so that the user opens and closes the protrusions formed on the upper portion of the steam cover 34. Holding the 341a) and opening the steam cover 34, the steam cover 34 is opened while rotating around the cover hinge portion 312, and the other side locking protrusion 342 of the steam cover 34 is also rotated and the locking protrusion 342 Arc shaped projections 342a formed on the side pass while pressing the upper inclined surface 351 of the leaf spring 35 and the locking projection 342 of the plane is in close contact with the upper inclined surface 351 of the leaf spring 35 arc shaped projections 342a It is caught by the edge of the leaf spring 35, the steam cover 34 is fixed to the position where the steam can escape to prevent boiling.

In addition, if the user wants to seal the steam cover 34 at any time, while holding the opening and closing protrusions 341a formed on the upper surface of the steam cover 34, the steam cover 34 rotates around the cover hinge portion 312. The steam discharge part 31 is sealed.

In addition, when the lid 2 is opened after cooking, the lid 2 can be opened and closed by holding the long lid support knob 33 instead of the small knob, thereby enabling stable transportation without dishcloths.

In addition, the conveyed lid 2 can be placed on one side using the lid support knob 33 as shown in Figure 9 can maximize the utilization of the narrow cooking space.

Example 2

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the second embodiment of the present invention uses all the configurations of the first embodiment, as well as the steam adjusting hole 314, the non-slip hole 37, the droplet guide 341b, and the lever. It further comprises a cover opening structure.

The second embodiment reveals that the applicant has improved the structure by combining various improvements discovered during the long-term experiment using the first embodiment.

First, the steam control hole 314 has a problem that the lid (2) does not open well due to the internal pressure of the cooking vessel is increased during cooking when the cooking vessel and the lid is in close contact with the combination of the various cooking vessel and lid. To improve, it is to form a plurality of through-holes on the side of the cylindrical steam discharge portion 31 for continuously adjusting the pressure inside the cooking vessel during cooking. Through the steam adjusting hole 314 it is possible to adjust the internal pressure to a predetermined level by the appropriate small amount of steam is exhausted.

In addition, the non-slip tool (37) is the other end of the lid support handle 33 is wide when the lid (2) is upright when the lid (2) using the lid support handle 33, the bottom raised is slippery In order to improve this, the lid 2 is sometimes smooth because of the characteristic of the finish of the synthetic resin material, and the other end formed to be widened of the lid support handle 33 is wrapped around the non-slip 37 of the silicone rubber material. It is improved so that.

The non-slip device 37 of the silicone rubber material has an advantage of being able to be manufactured in various colors to match with other kitchen furniture without being bound by the color at the time of manufacture.

In addition, the water droplet guide portion 341b finds that water droplets formed in the inner hollow of the steam cover 34 flow out on the outer surface of the steam discharge portion 31 during the experiment in the first embodiment, and the water droplets discharge steam. After modifying the structure to flow down the inside of the part 31, the bottom surface of the steam cover 34 can be improved by forming to protrude downward from the hollow edge.

In addition, when the opening angle of the steam cover 34 when the opening angle exceeds 60 degrees, the water droplets formed inside the steam cover 34 flow down to the outside along the upper portion of the steam discharge part 31; In order to improve the problem that the hot water droplets splash on the user's hand holding the lid support handle 33 when opening, limit the opening angle of the steam cover 34 to 30 to 60 degrees from the closing angle. It became. Of course, if the opening angle of the steam cover 34 to 30 degrees or less, there is a problem that the discharge of steam is not smooth.

In addition, when the steam cover 34 is opened using the opening / closing protrusion 341a, a problem is found in which hot steam is shot in the hand holding the opening / closing protrusion 341a. The structure was taken into account.

A lever hinge part spaced apart from the cover hinge part 312 so as to interfere with the locking protrusion 342 formed on the other side of the cover part 341 of the steam cover 34 to maintain the opening of the steam cover 34. Pulling the pull portion 361 extending in parallel with the lid support handle 33 while being rotated about the 331, the pressing portion 362 extending shorter than the pull portion 361 to the other side of the lever hinge portion 331 is the steam Pressing the locking protrusion 342 of the cover 34 rotates the locking protrusion 342 by a predetermined angle to open the steam cover 34, but the arc-shaped protrusion 342a formed in the lower portion of the locking protrusion 342 is the '∩ The 'hanging the edge of the leaf spring (35) and the locking projection 342 is improved on the structure to be seated on the inclined surface 351 of the leaf spring (35) to maintain the open state of the steam cover (34).

Looking at the state of the assembly and operation of the second embodiment as described above, the '∩'-type leaf spring 35 is put into the spring seating groove 313 and seated, the hinge pin 38 to the cover hinge portion 312 After pressing the steam cover 34 to be rotatably coupled around the cover hinge portion 312, using the lid coupling port 32 in the center of the cooking vessel lid (2) steam outlet ( 31) after the assembly procedure of the first embodiment for fixing

The lever hinge portion includes a lever 36 which is shortly extended around the lever hinge portion 331 which is formed to be spaced apart from the cover hinge portion 312, and a pull portion 361 that extends longer than the lever hinge portion 331. 331 is coupled to the interference fit using the hinge pin 38, the pressing portion 362 of the lever 36 is coupled to be positioned on the upper surface of the locking projection 342 of the steam cover (34).

Next, the other end of the lid support handle 33 is inserted into the non-slip device 37 of the silicone rubber material.

Next, the cylindrical steam outlet 31 is placed on the upper portion of the through hole 21 formed in the center of the cooking vessel lid 2, and the lid coupling hole 32 formed in the shape of a bolt is formed in the through hole 21. Inserted from the lower side and fixed by screwing the steam outlet 31. In this embodiment, the coupling of the lid coupling port 32 and the steam discharge portion 31 is screwed.

The lid 2 according to the second embodiment assembled as described above covers the opening of the cooking vessel 1 during cooking and is heated to boil over the food. Pulling the pull portion 361 extending from the branch portion 331 to the lower side of the lid support handle 33 upwards using the thumb, the index finger and / or the middle finger, the lever 36 is centered on the lever hinge portion 331. While the pressing part 362 rotates downward while pressing, one side of the upper surface of the locking projection 342 of the steam cover 34 is opened while the steam cover 34 is rotated.

At this time, the steam cover 34 is opened while rotating around the cover hinge portion 312 and the other locking projection 342 of the steam cover 34 is also rotated arc-shaped projection (342a) formed on the locking projection 342 While pressing the upper inclined surface 351 of the leaf spring (35) passes and the locking projection 342 is in close contact with the upper inclined surface 351 of the leaf spring (35) arc-shaped projection (342a) is the corner of the leaf spring (35) The steam cover 34 is semi-automatically opened by being locked to the steam cover 34 so that steam can escape and prevent boiling.

In addition, the water droplet guide portion formed to protrude downward from the hollow edge on the bottom surface of the steam cover 34 so that water condensed from the inner hollow inside the bottom of the steam cover 34 flows into the steam discharge hole 311. 341b) was formed to prevent hot water from flowing on the upper surface of the lid 2 to burn the user's hand.

In addition, the opening angle of the steam cover 34 when opening is formed in the range of 30 degrees to 60 degrees from the closing time of the steam cover 34 all the hot water flowing in the hollow inside the bottom of the steam cover 34 in the open state If it is allowed to flow down to the inside of (31), and the opening angle exceeds 60 degrees when opening, hot water droplets may splash with the user's hand and cause burns, so it should not exceed 60 degrees. Of course, when opened below 30 degrees, it is difficult to release steam properly.

In addition, if the user wants to seal the steam cover 34 again at any time, while holding the opening and closing projections 341a formed on the upper surface of the steam cover 34, the steam cover 34 rotates about the cover hinge portion 312. The steam discharge part 31 is sealed. Since the opening and closing protrusions 341a of the second embodiment are mainly used only for the purpose of sealing, it is sufficient to form only the protrusions having a low height.

In addition, as in the first embodiment, when the lid 2 is opened after cooking, the lid 2 can be opened and closed by holding the long lid support knob 33 rather than the small knob, so that the lid 2 can be stably opened and closed without a dishcloth. The lid 2, which is opened and closed, can be placed more stably without slipping due to the non-slip tool 37 made of silicone rubber when the lid 2 is placed on one side using the lid support knob 33 as shown in FIG. Will be. In addition, the non-slip device 37 of the silicone rubber material can be manufactured in a variety of colors has the advantage of producing a variety of cooking supplies in accordance with the cooking vessel.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

The effects of the present invention that can be expected by the configuration and action as described above are as follows.

Equipped with a steam cover that can be opened and closed to prevent boiling without opening the lid when cooking, and a steam cover that can be fixed when opening, and a steam control hole is formed on one side to prevent an increase in internal pressure during cooking. It provides a structure that the water droplet guide portion is formed so that the water condensation in the bottom hollow of the steam cover does not flow to the outside and is provided with a lid support handle that can be held at the same time easy to hold and transport the lid and the end of the lid support handle It is a very useful invention that can provide a cooking container lid knob that can be equipped with a non-slip device made of silicone rubber in a stable without slip.

1 is a perspective view showing a cooking vessel to which the cooking vessel lid knob of the present invention is applied

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied

3 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied;

Figure 4 is an overall perspective view showing the assembled state of the second embodiment applying the present invention

Figure 5 is a side cross-sectional view showing the operating state of the internal configuration when opening and closing the steam cover of the second embodiment of the present invention

Figure 6 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view showing the steam cover of the lid knob to which the present invention is applied

Figure 7 is an enlarged side sectional view showing the steam cover of the lid knob to which the present invention is fixed by the leaf spring

8 is a schematic view showing an operating state when opening the steam cover using the lever of the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied;

9 is a use state showing a state in which the lid installed in the second embodiment of the present invention upright

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

1: cooking vessel 2: lid

21: through hole for knob engagement 3: lid knob of the present invention

31: steam discharge unit 311: steam discharge hole

312: cover hinge 313: spring seating groove

314: steam control hole 32: lid coupling hole

33: lid support handle 331: lever hinge portion

34: steam cover 341: cover

341a: opening and closing protrusion 341b: droplet guide

342: protrusion 342a: arc protrusion

35: leaf spring 351: inclined surface

36: lever 361: pulling unit

362: pressing part 37: slipper

38: hinge pin

Claims (6)

In the center of the lid coupling port 32 and the upper part of the through hole 21 is inserted into the lower portion of the through hole 21 so as to be in close contact with the lid (2) of the cooking vessel in which the knob coupling through hole 21 is formed. A cylindrical steam discharge portion 31; A lid support handle 33 which extends outwardly from an upper end of the upper portion of the steam discharge part 31 at a predetermined angle and extends smaller than the radius of the lid and is broadly formed so that the other end has stability; A cover hinge portion 312 is formed on a portion where the lid support knob 33 extends from the steam discharge portion 31 so as to open and close the steam discharge hole 311 formed at one side of the steam discharge portion 31 and rotates therefrom. A steam cover 34 capable of being coupled and having an opening and closing protrusion 341a formed at one side of an upper surface thereof to open and close using a finger; Arc shaped protrusion 342a formed below the locking protrusion 342 to interfere with the locking protrusion 342 formed on the other side of the cover portion 341 of the steam cover 34 to maintain an open state of the steam cover 34. A cooking vessel having a steam discharge function and a lid support function, comprising a '∩'-type leaf spring 35 seated in a spring seating groove 313 formed at a lower side of the cover hinge portion 312 to support it; Lid knob. The method of claim 1, Steam discharge function and the lid is characterized in that a plurality of steam control holes 314 are formed on the side of the cylindrical steam discharge portion 31 for the adjustment of the internal pressure increased inside the cooking vessel is formed. Cookware lid knob with support. The method according to claim 1 or 2, A lever hinge part spaced apart from the cover hinge part 312 so as to interfere with the locking protrusion 342 formed on the other side of the cover part 341 of the steam cover 34 to maintain the opening of the steam cover 34. Pulling the pull portion 361 extending in parallel with the lid support handle 33 while being rotated about the 331, the pressing portion 362 extending shorter than the pull portion 361 to the other side of the lever hinge portion 331 is the steam Pressing the locking protrusion 342 of the cover 34 rotates the locking protrusion 342 by a predetermined angle to open the steam cover 34, but the arc-shaped protrusion 342a formed in the lower portion of the locking protrusion 342 is the '∩ Cooking vessel lid knob having a steam discharge function and the lid support function, characterized in that the state is held on the edge of the 'type leaf spring (35). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The other end portion formed to be wider of the lid support handle 33, the cooking vessel lid knob having a steam discharge function and a lid support function, characterized in that it further comprises a non-slip device (37) formed of silicone rubber to surround the lid support handle (33) . The method according to claim 1 or 2, The steam outlet 31 and the lid coupling port 32 is a cooking vessel lid knob having a steam discharge function and a lid support function, characterized in that the screw is fixed so as to facilitate assembly and separation for washing. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Water droplet guide portion 341b formed to protrude downward from the hollow edge on the bottom surface of the steam cover 34 so that the water droplets condensed in the inner hollow inside the bottom of the steam cover 34 flows into the steam discharge hole 311. Is formed and the opening angle of the steam cover 34 when opening the cooking vessel lid knob having a steam discharge function and a lid support function, characterized in that formed in the range of 30 to 60 degrees from the closing angle.

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