KR20120127150A

KR20120127150A - Tableware for keeping food

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Publication number: KR20120127150A
Application number: KR1020110055805A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 박기종
Original assignee: 주식회사 피엔케이플러스
Priority date: 2011-05-13
Filing date: 2011-06-09
Publication date: 2012-11-21

Abstract

PURPOSE: A food storage apparatus is provided to maintain the temperature of food and to prevent the decomposition of the food. CONSTITUTION: A food storage apparatus includes a lower case and an upper case(10). A space part is formed in the lower case. The upper case covers the lower case and includes an UV irradiating part. The lower case is irradiated with UV rays by the UV irradiating part. The UV irradiating part includes a first power receiving part, a plurality of light emitting members, and a light emitting cover. The first power receiving part is formed at the ceiling of the upper case. The light emitting members receive power from the first power receiving part. The light emitting cover is connected to one end part of the light emitting members and emits UV rays to the lower case.

Description

Food storage device {TABLEWARE FOR KEEPING FOOD}

The present invention relates to a food storage device that can be stored for a certain period of time while maintaining a state of easy food intake.

Many families are made up of only parents and young children, and many parents return home from work late at night. Eventually, the children's meals must be resolved without the help of parents, and the younger children will eat the pre-made food. At this time, in order to be troublesome to prepare food for young children, various foods are put on the table or put in the refrigerator.

Most young children are inexperienced in the use of cooking utensils to heat food, and tend to be bothered to heat food, even at ages that are proficient. Therefore, to eat cold food as it is a problem that does not have a good diet.

In particular, the food is susceptible to corruption due to the high temperature and high humidity in the summer, which may cause food poisoning accidents. In addition, there is a difficulty in preserving food in the winter, such as easy cooling.

When placed on a table, over time, the temperature of the food will be close to room temperature. That is, the hot soup and rice is cooled, the food eaten cold is a problem that the taste of the food is reduced to warm.

In addition, there is a problem that the food is in contact with the outside, the smell of the food to the outside or the external dust, such as food comes in contact with the outside is unsanitary storage of food.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has an object to prevent the food contained in the food storage device is easily damaged.

In addition, it has the purpose of keeping the food contained in the food storage device to keep warm or easy to ingest cold.

According to the present invention, a food storage device including a lower case formed with a space portion for containing food and an upper case which covers the lower case and is provided with an ultraviolet light emitting unit for irradiating ultraviolet light toward the lower case. To present.

The ultraviolet light emitting unit may include a first power storage unit formed on a ceiling surface of the upper case, a plurality of light emitting members capable of emitting ultraviolet light by receiving power from the first power storage unit, and each of the light emitting members. One end is connected to, and may include a light emitting cover for irradiating the lower case with ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member.

In addition, the light emitting member may be radially connected to the first power storage unit, and the light emitting cover may extend toward the vertex of the ceiling surface of the light emitting member.

In addition, the light emitting member may be a UV LED lamp.

Specifically, the switch unit for controlling the on-off operation of the ultraviolet light emitting unit is further included, the switch unit in the upper case of the first permanent magnet, the position corresponding to the first permanent magnet is installed on the upper surface of the lower case And a second permanent magnet capable of acting as a repulsive force with the first permanent magnet and connected to the second permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet, wherein the second permanent magnet is connected to the second permanent magnet by the repulsive force generated between the second permanent magnet and the first permanent magnet. If the permanent magnet is far from the first permanent magnet may further include a connecting portion for connecting the power to the ultraviolet light emitting unit.

In addition, the second permanent magnet may further include an elastic member for moving the second permanent magnet in a direction in which the connection part is short-circuited.

On the other hand, the lower case may include a heating member for heating the food contained in the space.

Alternatively, the first mounting groove is recessed in the upper surface of the lower case, the first coil is embedded in the lower portion of the first mounting groove, can hold food, can be placed on the first mounting groove, When the voltage is applied to the first coil, the first coil may be heated by an alternating magnetic force generated by the first coil to warm food.

Alternatively, the lower case may include a refrigerant capable of reducing the temperature of the food contained in the space.

Further, the lower case includes a second body having a second mounting groove formed by recessing an upper surface thereof, and a tubular member which is insertable into the second mounting groove and in which the space portion is formed, The refrigerant may be located in two mounting grooves.

In addition, the bottom surface of the second cylinder member may be spaced apart from the top surface of the refrigerant agent mounted on the main body.

As another example, a plurality of spaces may be formed in the lower case such that the space is symmetrical to both sides of the lower case.

In addition, the second mounting groove may include a first groove in which the coolant is located, and a second groove into which the second cylinder member is inserted and wider than the first groove.

Here, the space portion is provided with a plurality, the lower case includes a heating member for heating the food contained in the space portion in the lower portion of the at least one space portion, the lower portion of the space portion contained in the space portion It may include a refrigerant that can reduce the temperature of food.

Furthermore, a heat insulating member may be provided between the space in which the heating member is provided and the space in which the coolant is placed.

As another example, there is provided a food storage device including a lower case in which a space portion for containing food is formed, and a heating member for heating food contained in the space portion.

Another example proposes a food storage device including a lower case in which a space portion for containing food is formed, and a refrigerant agent capable of reducing the temperature of the food contained in the space portion.

As another example, a plurality of third mounting grooves are recessed in the upper surface, and a lower case having a temperature control part for adjusting the temperature of the third mounting groove therein, an upper case covering the lower case, and each of the above It presents a food storage device including a bowl seated in the third mounting groove.

Here, the temperature control unit may be a refrigeration cycle in which the evaporator is located in some third mounting grooves formed on one side, and the condenser is located in another third mounting groove formed on the other side.

Specifically, in the middle of one side where the evaporator is located and the other side where the condenser is located, a heat insulating member for partitioning the one side and the other side may be provided.

As another example, the temperature control part includes a Peltier element in which a heat generating part is formed on one surface and a cooling part is formed on the other surface, the cooling part is connected to some third mounting groove located on one side of the lower case, and the heat generating part is the lower case. It can be connected to another third mounting groove located on the other side of the.

Controlling the storage device, including a microphone and a speaker, may further include a controller for storing the external sound and playing the stored sound according to a user's operation command.

In addition, a control unit for operating the temperature control unit may be further included, including a timer.

Or, including a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the third mounting groove, by comparing the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the temperature range set by the user, a control unit for determining whether to operate the temperature control unit is further included. Can be.

As another example, the temperature control unit may detachably close the fourth mounting groove formed in a recessed position adjacent to the third mounting groove, the temperature control pack detachably mounted to the fourth mounting groove, and the fourth mounting groove. It may include a mounting groove cover.

Here, the wall material between the fourth mounting groove and the third mounting groove may have a greater thermal conductivity than the material of the lower case.

According to embodiments of the present invention, including the upper case is provided with an ultraviolet light emitting unit irradiated with ultraviolet light has the effect of sterilizing and disinfecting the lower case, and also to keep food intact.

In addition, by including a warming member in the lower case can keep the food contained in the lower case to keep warm, the taste of the food, it can be digested well so as not to pretend.

In addition, when food is to be kept at a low temperature, by including the refrigerant in the lower case to keep the food at a low temperature, it is possible to prevent food from easily spoiled in the environment, such as in the summer when food is susceptible to corruption, and to eat fresh food. Has the effect of

1 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a rear view of the upper case shown in FIG.
3 is a cross-sectional view of the food storage apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of A shown in FIG. 3.
5 is a state diagram of use of the figure shown in FIG. 4;
6 is a plan view of a lower case according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view of a lower case according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB ′ shown in FIG. 8.
10 is a perspective view of a lower case according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exploded perspective view of the lower case shown in FIG.
12 is a plan view of a lower case according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention;
13 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. 15 is a plan view showing main parts of a lower case employed in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9; FIG.
16 is a block diagram of a control unit employed in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9;
17 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
19 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. Like parts are designated with like reference numerals throughout the specification.

1 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

The food storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case to hold food and an upper case to cover the lower case.

The upper surface of the lower case 20 is formed with at least one space portion 21 for containing food. The space 21 is formed by recessing a portion of the upper surface of the lower case 20.

The space 21 may contain food such as rice, soup, or side dishes. Alternatively, foods such as pizza, risotto, and noodles may be contained. That is, there is no restriction on the kind of food that can be contained in the space 21.

The lower case 20 has a handle 22 protruding from both sides along its longitudinal direction. And, although not shown, unlike the above, the handle 22 is formed by recessing both sides of the lower case 20 so as to put the user's hand into the lower case 20 to easily hold the lower case 20. Can be. The handle 22 makes it easy for the user to move the lower case 20. The handle 22 is made of a member containing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon) is known to have excellent thermal insulation, it is possible to safely move the lower case 20 regardless of the temperature of the lower case.

On the other hand, the upper case 10 may cover the lower case 20 to protect the food contained in the lower case 20 from external contaminants. This helps to maintain good food hygiene. In addition, the upper case 10 may prevent the smell of food contained in the lower case 20 to be blown out.

When the upper case 10 is covered with the lower case 20, the handles are disposed on both sides of the upper case 10 at positions corresponding to the handles 22 so that the upper case 10 does not interfere with the handles 22. The groove 12 is formed so that 22 can be fitted. In addition, the upper handle 13 is formed on the outer side of the ceiling surface of the upper case 10 so that the upper case 10 can be easily coupled to or separated from the lower case 20.

And the upper case 10 is provided with an ultraviolet light emitting portion 11 for irradiating the ultraviolet light toward the lower case 20.

Referring to FIG. 2, which shows a rear view of the upper case 10, the ultraviolet light emitting unit 11 includes a first power storage unit 111, a light emitting member 112, and a light emitting cover 113.

The first power storage unit 111 is formed on the ceiling surface of the upper case 10. A battery or a rechargeable battery may be installed in the first power storage unit 111.

The light emitting member 112 is a member that emits ultraviolet rays to the lower case 20 by receiving power from the first power receiving unit 111. Thus, the ultraviolet rays irradiated to the lower case 20 can disinfect and sterilize the food or the lower case 20 itself contained in the lower case 20.

At this time, the light emitting member 112 includes an ultraviolet lamp that can emit ultraviolet light. The light emitting member 112 may be, for example, a UV-LED lamp. In this case, the lamp has a long life, high lamp efficiency, and low electricity consumption.

In addition, a plurality of light emitting members 112 may be radially connected from the first power storage unit 111.

On the other hand, one end of the light emitting cover 113 is connected to each light emitting member 112, and is a member for irradiating the ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member 112 to the lower case 20 in a large area.

The light emitting cover 113 is different in the material of the portion facing the upper case 10 and the portion facing the lower case 20, to increase the UV refractive index and reflectance of the portion facing the upper case 10 and to lower the lower case 20 By increasing the UV transmittance of the facing portion, the ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member 112 can be induced to be irradiated to the lower case 20 possible.

The light emitting cover 113 may extend from one side of the light emitting member 112 toward a vertex of the ceiling of the upper case 10. In this case, not only a portion of the lower case 20 corresponding to the portion where the light emitting member 112 is located, ultraviolet light may be irradiated to most of the upper surface of the lower case 20, so that the sterilization and disinfection effect of the lower case 20 may be improved. Can be increased.

Alternatively, the light emitting cover 113 is made of silver foil, stainless steel, mirror pieces or reflecting plates, and the reflectance of the ceiling surface of the upper case 10 is formed to have high ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member 112 in the lower case ( 20) can be easily investigated.

In addition, since the ultraviolet light emitting unit 11 is located inside the upper case 10, and the upper case 10 surrounds the lower case 20, the ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member 112 is lower case 20. ) And the upper case 10 will not leak to the outside.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the food storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the switch shown in FIG. 5 shows a state diagram of use of the switch unit.

The switch unit 30 is a member for controlling the on / off operation of the ultraviolet light emitting unit 11. Specifically, the on and off operation of the light emitting member 112 is controlled.

1 to 5, the switch unit 30 includes a first permanent magnet installed in the lower case 20, and a second permanent magnet and a connection unit 35 positioned in the upper case 10.

The first permanent magnet 31 is provided on the upper surface of the lower case 20. Although the shape in which the first permanent magnet 31 is installed in the center of the lower case 20 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the position of the first permanent magnet is not limited thereto.

The second permanent magnet 32 is mounted to the housing 33 inside the upper case 10 at a position corresponding to the first permanent magnet 31, and the first permanent magnet 31 and the repulsive force act on the housing ( 33) It can move up and down inside.

Specifically, in FIG. 4, the first permanent magnet 31 is positioned so that the north pole thereof faces upward, and the second permanent magnet 32 is mounted so that the north pole faces downward toward the north pole of the first permanent magnet. . Unlike this, the first permanent magnet 31 and the second permanent magnet 32 may be mounted to face the S pole. Therefore, the first and second permanent magnets 31 and 32 have the same polarity facing each other, so that repulsive force is generated between the first and second permanent magnets 31 and 32 that are in close proximity. .

When the second permanent magnet 32 is moved by the repulsive force, the connection part 35 is adjacent to the first permanent magnet 31 to make an electrical connection so that power is applied to the light emitting member 112, and the second permanent magnet 32 In the case where the first permanent magnet 31 is sufficiently separated from the first permanent magnet 31 and the repulsive force is weakened or hardly acts, the second permanent magnet 32 is moved to its original position, thereby releasing the electrical connection.

Specifically, the connection part 35 includes a pair of first plates 351 spaced apart from each other, and a second plate 352 capable of electrically connecting or disconnecting the spaced first plates 351 from each other. do.

In this case, each of the first plates 351 is connected to an electrical connection line between the first power receiving unit 111 and the light emitting member 112. The second plate 32 is connected to the second permanent magnet 32, and moves together when the second permanent magnet 32 moves, and may electrically connect the first plates 351. In the drawing, the second plate 352 is positioned below the first plate 351, and when the second plate 352 is raised, the first plates 351 that are separated from each other can be electrically connected to each other.

Looking at the operation of the connecting portion 35 in more detail, when the upper case 10 is not coupled to the lower case 20, the second permanent magnet 32 is lowered by gravity to the first plate 351 ) And the second plate are spaced apart, the power is not supplied to the light emitting member (112).

Subsequently, when the upper case 10 is covered with the lower case 20, the first permanent magnet 31 and the second permanent magnet 32 are closer to each other, and the repulsive force is generated, and thus the second permanent magnet 32 is the first. It moves in a direction away from the permanent magnet (31). At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the second plate 352 connected to the second permanent magnet 32 moves in contact with the first permanent magnet 32 while being in contact with the first plate 351. The light emitting portion 11 is activated.

The first plate 351 and the second plate 352 may be in the form of a cantilever to have elasticity at portions in contact with each other. In this case, when the second permanent magnet 32 is raised, the first and second plates 351 and 352 are in contact with each other and elastically deformable, and when the second permanent magnet 32 is lowered, the first and second plates 351 are lowered. 352 are spaced apart and restored to their original shape. This makes it possible to prevent the problem that the first plate or the second plate is permanently deformed and the contact is unstable even by repeated contact of the first and second plates. In addition, the impact force transmitted to the first and second plates can be reduced by the lifting force of the second permanent magnet, and even if there is a difference in the rising height of the second permanent magnet due to the assembly error, it is important to make stable electrical connection.

In addition, the second permanent magnet 32 further includes an elastic member for moving the second permanent magnet 32 in a direction in which the connection part 35 is short-circuited. Such an elastic member is, for example, a spring 34. This spring 34 is forcing the second permanent magnet 32 to move more reliably to the bottom surface of the housing 33 when the upper case 10 is separated from the lower case 20. Therefore, operating reliability as a switch is increased.

In addition, when the upper case 10 is removed from the lower case 20 and placed on the ground, the upper case 10 may be inverted and placed on the ground so that the upper handle 13 faces the ground. In this case, the second permanent magnet 32 is moved toward the ground by gravity, the first plate 351 and the second plate 352 are in contact with the ultraviolet light emitting unit 11 to operate and unnecessary energy is wasted. There is concern. At this time, if the spring 34 is provided as described above, the second permanent magnet 32 is the first plate 351 and the second plate by the restoring force of the spring 34 even if the upper case 10 is turned upside down on the ground There is an effect of energy saving by moving so that 352 is not in contact.

6 is a plan view of a lower case according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The food storage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes an upper case and a lower case. The upper case may have the same configuration and function as the upper case of the first embodiment described above, unless the upper case is in conflict with the contents described below.

The lower case 20 is formed with a space 21 for containing food, and includes a heating member 23 for heating the food contained in the space 21. The heating member 23 may be located between the bottom surface of the lower case 20 and the bottom surface of the space 21.

When the lower case 20 includes the warming member 23, the warming member 23 warms the food contained in the lower case 20 so as to consume warm foods without warming the lower case 20 or the food separately. can do. In addition, a separate device such as a microwave oven or a gas range is not required to warm the food, and the occurrence of a fire due to the use of the device for heating can be prevented. In particular, children who are unable to safely handle microwave ovens or gas stoves can consume warm foods even if they are not under the supervision of their parents.

The heating member 23 may be, for example, a hot wire.

As shown in FIG. 6, the heating wires may be arranged in a zigzag shape or in a spiral shape under the space portion. However, the shape is not limited thereto, and may be arranged to surround the circumferential surface of the space portion 21 as well as the bottom surface of the space portion formed to be recessed.

In addition, a second power storage unit 25 into which a rechargeable battery for supplying power to the heating member 23 is formed at one side of the lower case 20. The rechargeable battery is inserted into the second power storage unit 25 to operate the heating wire. Rechargeable batteries have a longer lifespan than batteries, and can be recharged and used continuously, thereby keeping food warm by keeping the heating wire running continuously. But rechargeable batteries can be replaced with disposable batteries.

In addition, the inlet 251 of the second power storage unit is connected to the waterproof member 252 capable of opening and closing the inlet 251 and sealing the second power storage unit 25.

The waterproof member 252 does not discharge the rechargeable battery inserted into the second power storage unit 25 to the outside of the second power storage unit 25. In addition, when the lower case 20 is washed, water does not enter the second power storage unit 25.

On the other hand, it can be configured to supply external power as a means for supplying power to the heating wire 231. This external power supply may be made through a connector formed on one side of the lower case 20 and a power supply line connected to the connector. Furthermore, the connector may be further provided with a cover member capable of sealing the open surface. This cover member can prevent water from seeping into the connector when the lower case is cleaned. The cover member may have a seal as widely used.

The heating member 23 is not limited to the heating wire. The heating member 23 that does not consume power may be, for example, a hot pack. In this case, the heating member 23 may not be embedded in the inner surface of the lower case 20, but may be mounted on the bottom surface of the space portion 21. The hot pat may have various known configurations, such as a compound that exothermicly reacts with oxygen in the air or a compound that generates heat by destruction of an inherent oxygen capsule. This has the advantage that no separate power supply is required.

7 is a perspective view of a lower case according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The food storage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes an upper case, a lower case and a bowl. The upper case of the third embodiment may have the same configuration and function as the upper case of the first embodiment described above, unless otherwise in conflict with the description below.

A first mounting groove 26a is recessed in the upper surface of the lower case 20, and a first coil 24 for generating a high frequency magnetic field is buried in the lower portion of the first mounting groove 26a. Since the specific configuration and operation of the primary coil 24 are the same as the known configuration, an additional description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the bowl 40 may contain food, may be seated on the first mounting groove (26a), and when a voltage is applied to the first coil 24, heat generated by the high frequency magnetic field generated from the first coil To warm food. The bowl 40 is made of a material in which the eddy current is generated by the high frequency magnetic field. For example, the vessel may use a clad plate having a multilayer structure of an aluminum alloy layer, a magnetic layer, a coating layer, and a coating layer.

The power supplied to the first coil 24 may be obtained from a rechargeable battery inserted into the second power storage unit 25 or may be configured to supply external power from a power line.

In addition, the second power storage unit 25 is formed at one side of the lower case 20 as in the above-described second embodiment, so that a rechargeable battery may be inserted. The waterproof member 252 is connected to the inlet 251 of the second power storage unit to open and close the second power storage unit 25, and when the lower case 20 is washed, the second power storage unit 25. Do not let water get inside.

The food storage device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case. In addition, the lower case includes a heating member including a heating wire. The specific configuration of this hot wire is the same as that of the second embodiment described above. In addition, since the lower case according to the fourth embodiment has the same configuration and operation as the lower case of the above-described second embodiment or the third embodiment, duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

8 is a perspective view of a lower case according to a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line BB ′ of FIG. 8.

The food storage device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case and an upper case. The upper case may have the same configuration and function as the upper case of the first embodiment described above, unless it is in conflict with the contents described below.

The lower case 20 according to the fifth embodiment includes a coolant 27 capable of reducing the temperature of the food contained in the space 21.

Specifically, the lower case 20 is inserted into the main body 20a including the second mounting groove 26b formed by recessing the upper surface, and the second mounting groove 26b, the space portion for containing food ( 21 includes a cylindrical member 20b formed therein.

The main body 20a and the tubular member 20b may be made of the same material. However, the body is made of synthetic resin, which is light and excellent in rigidity, and the tube member may be made of metal such as stainless steel, which has good thermal conductivity and less corrosion.

The refrigerant 27 may be located in the second mounting groove 26b on the bottom surface of the cylinder member 20b. The coolant 27 may emit cold air, and may be an ice pack, ice, or dry ice.

By placing the coolant 27 on the lower surface of the cylinder member 20b, the temperature of the food contained in the cylinder member can be reduced in temperature. As a result, it is possible to maintain the taste of foods, such as salads and cold vegetables, which are originally ingested cold, and to reduce the risk of corruption due to low temperatures. In addition, when the tubular member 20b and the main body 20a are separable, the coolant 27 can be replaced with a new coolant 27 when the life of the coolant 27 is reached. At this time, when the refrigerant 27 is an ice pack, it can be frozen and reused.

Referring to FIG. 9, the cylinder member 20b and the refrigerant 27 installed inside the main body 20a are spaced apart from each other. As a result, a space G capable of accommodating the volume change caused by the expansion of the refrigerant 27 is formed. In addition, since the coolant 27 does not directly contact the cylinder member 20b, the cooling temperature of the food contained in the cylinder member 20b is equalized throughout the food. If the coolant 27 contacts the bottom of the cylinder member 20b, heat is transferred to the bottom of the cylinder member 20b by heat conduction, and the temperature of the bottom surface of the cylinder member 20b is increased. As the temperature is lowered, the lower portion of the food contained in the barrel member 20b may be supercooled and frozen.

10 is a perspective view of a lower case according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the lower case shown in FIG. The food storage device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case and an upper case. The upper case, not shown, may have the same configuration and function as the upper case of the first embodiment described above.

In the sixth embodiment, the lower case 20 is formed with a plurality of spaces 21 containing food is symmetrical on both sides of the lower case 20, so that two people can eat together.

In addition, the lower case 20 is formed with a second mounting groove 26b into which the barrel member 20b containing the food can be inserted, as in the lower case of the fifth embodiment. The second mounting groove 26b may include a first groove 261b in which the refrigerant 27 is located, and a cylindrical member 20b, and a second groove having a wider width than the first groove 261b. 262b).

In this case, the width of the upper surface of the coolant 27 becomes narrower than the width of the lower surface of the cylinder member 20b. As shown in FIG. 8, the cylinder member 20b and the refrigerant agent 27 may be spaced apart from each other and inserted into the main body 20a. The cool air of the coolant 27 diffuses into the space portion of the second groove 262b to reach the bottom of the tub member 20b to reduce the temperature of the food contained in the tub member 20b. That is, even if the width of the upper surface of the coolant 27 is narrower than the width of the lower surface of the cylinder member 20b, the gas emitted from the coolant 27 may contact the cylinder member 20b, so that the coolant 27 may also pass through the small size refrigerant. It is possible to sufficiently reduce the temperature of the food contained in the member 20b.

In addition, by being provided with one second mounting groove and one tubular member, it is possible to ingest the food of the temperature of two people using one refrigerant.

The food storage apparatus according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case, and the lower case includes a tubular member having a space portion and a refrigerant for reducing food as in the fifth embodiment. Alternatively, as shown in the sixth embodiment, space portions may be symmetrical on both sides of the lower case. The upper surface of the refrigerant may be narrower than the lower surface of the space part.

Since the lower case according to the seventh embodiment has the same configuration and operation as the lower case of the fifth embodiment or the sixth embodiment, the overlapping description is omitted.

12 is a plan view of a lower case according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

The food storage device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case and an upper case. The upper case may have the same configuration and function as the upper case of the first embodiment described above, unless the upper case is in conflict with the contents described below.

The lower case 20 is provided with a plurality of spaces. The heating member 23 is embedded in the lower case 20 in the lower portion of the at least one space portion, and the coolant 27 is placed in the remaining space portion. In this case, the food contained in the space portion located above the heating member 23 is heated, and the food contained in the space portion in which the refrigerant 27 is placed is reduced in temperature. That is, the spaces may be formed in one lower case to be warmed and reduced in temperature. Accordingly, the temperature of each food can be maintained by varying the temperature for each food contained in each space.

However, at this time, since the heating member 23 and the refrigerant 27 having the opposite effect on one lower case 20 is installed at the same time, the effect of heating or temperature reduction of food can be lowered. Therefore, the insulation member 28 is disposed on the lower case 20 so that the effect of the heating member 23 and the refrigerant agent 27 does not conflict with each other by dividing the portion where the heating member 23 is embedded and the portion where the refrigerant agent 27 is placed. Insert

In this case, the heat by the heating member 23 and the cold air by the coolant 27 do not interfere with each other.

In this case, the heat insulating member 28 may be made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), for example. The plurality of spaced apart spaces may be divided into spaces in which the heating member 23 is placed and spaces in which the coolant 27 is placed.

13 to 16 are views of the food storage device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention. The food storage apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case 20 and an upper case 10. The upper case and the lower case may have the same configuration and function as the upper case and the lower case of the above-described embodiments as long as they do not conflict with the following description.

13 shows a food storage apparatus in which an upper case is coupled to a lower case according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

The upper surface of the food storage device, that is, the upper surface of the upper case 10 is formed with a glass layer (10a). The lower surface of the glass layer has a coating layer to improve the appearance beauty, various patterns 10b may be further included.

In addition, one side of the upper case 10 is mounted with a display unit 62 capable of displaying an image or a character and an operation panel unit 63 composed of buttons. The display unit and the operation panel unit may be used to provide visual information to a user or to set a time, temperature, etc. in conjunction with a control unit to be described later. Here, the configuration of the display unit may be the same as that of a widely used image display device. In addition, the buttons of the operation panel portion may be a pressurized touch button, the configuration of these buttons may be the same as well known. Therefore, the detailed description of the configuration of the display unit and the operation panel will be omitted.

At both ends of the lower case 20, recessed handles 22 are formed. Such a handle may have a variety of shapes according to a configuration known to be convenient for the user's carrying.

In addition, the lower case 20 is equipped with an electric wire (E) for receiving external power. Although not shown, such a power line may be configured to be detachable by a connector, and a waterproof cover member may be mounted on a surface where the connector is separated to prevent flooding. Alternatively, instead of being directly supplied with external power, a rechargeable battery may be provided inside the lower case or the upper case and used as a power source.

14 shows an open state of the food storage device according to the ninth embodiment.

A plurality of third mounting grooves 26c are recessed in the upper surface of the lower case 20. Based on the drawings, two third mounting grooves 26c are formed on the right side, and five third mounting grooves 26c are formed on the other side so as to be concentrated. The number and arrangement of these third mounting grooves may vary.

The third mounting groove 26c is equipped with a bowl 40 in which a space portion for containing food is formed. In the drawing, a bowl of rice, a bowl of soup, and a plurality of spaces containing side dishes are shown based on Korean food. Each bowl 40 is inserted into the third mounting groove 26c, which is not necessarily the case, each bowl has an outer peripheral surface in close contact with the periphery of the inner peripheral surface of the third mounting groove. In addition, a lid 41 may be further provided to cover a plurality of spaces capable of storing each bowl or side dish. The lid 41 is provided for each bowl as shown, and is formed to cover all the spaces that can hold the side dishes. Alternatively, a separate lid may be provided for each space portion capable of storing side dishes.

This helps to prevent the smell of the food contained in the bowl 40 or the side emanating from the side dish space leak out of the bowl. In addition, since the bowl or the space is closed, it is the main thing to maintain the temperature of the food warmed or reduced by the temperature control unit described later.

Although not shown, some or all of the lid may be detachably fixed to the inner side of the upper case. To this end, the upper case protrudes in consideration of the height of the bowl placed in the third mounting groove, and is provided with at least one cradle detachably coupled to the upper surface of the lid. The arrangement of the cradle corresponds to the arrangement of the third mounting grooves. In this case, when the upper case is opened, the lid of some or all of the bowls is opened at a time, so there is an advantage in that it is convenient to use.

Alternatively, the lid may be transparent, and the upper case may further include an ultraviolet light emitting unit (not shown) as in the first embodiment. In this case, the ultraviolet light can penetrate the transparent lid and be exposed to the food contained in the bowl or side dish space to prevent food corruption.

On the other hand, one side of the upper case 10 is hinged to the lower case 20. In addition, the other side of the upper case 10 is provided with a ring portion (10c) detachably coupled to the lower case (20). The ring portion 10c may be, for example, coupled to the lower case by pressing the upper case in a push-push type having a well-known configuration, or configured to release the coupling. On the contrary, the ring part can be replaced by various clamps detachably fixed to the upper case to the lower case.

In addition, the lower case 20 is provided with a temperature control unit for adjusting the temperature of the third mounting groove 26c. The temperature controller is a component for heating or cooling some or all of the third mounting grooves 26c to heat or cool the food contained in the bowl 40 or the side dish space placed in the third mounting grooves 26c. . This temperature control unit may be a heating member or a refrigerant of the above-described embodiments.

Specifically, the temperature control unit 50 of the food storage device according to the ninth embodiment is a refrigeration cycle using a refrigerant. 15 is a schematic layout of a refrigeration cycle provided in the lower case 20. The refrigeration cycle applied in the ninth embodiment uses a refrigerant and has a known component including a compressor, a condenser, an expander, an evaporator, and the like. Among the components of the refrigeration cycle, the component that emits cold air is connected to some or all of the third mounting grooves formed on one side of the lower case, and the component that radiates heat is another third mounting groove formed on the other side of the lower case. To some or all of them.

Among the components constituting the refrigeration cycle in the drawing, the evaporator 52, which is a component that emits representative cold air, is provided on one side of the lower case 20 in which a third mounting groove is provided to provide a side dish space. In addition, the condenser 53, which is a representative component for dissipating heat, is provided on the other side of the lower case 20 in which the third mounting groove in which the rice bowl or the soup bowl is mounted is formed. Thus, by arranging the components that radiate cold air and the components that radiate heat into one side and the other side inside the lower case, driving one refrigeration cycle to heat up some of the third mounting grooves divided into two groups. You can warm up the rest.

In addition, in order to further increase the heating of the third mounting groove formed on the other side of the lower case 20, the heating wire 231 or the primary coil may be further provided as described above.

In addition, in the middle of one side where the evaporator 52 is located and the other side where the condenser 53 is located, a heat insulating member 28 may be further provided to partition one space where the heating is performed and the other space where the temperature is reduced. The heat insulating member 28 divides the heating space and the temperature reduction space to improve heating and temperature reduction efficiency. In addition, the heat insulating member has a lower thermal conductivity than the material of the synthetic resin forming the lower case such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), thereby reducing heat exchange between the warming space and the temperature reducing space.

In addition, the food storage apparatus according to the ninth embodiment may further include a control unit. 16 shows a block diagram of such a control. As described above, the controller is supplied with power from an external battery or a rechargeable battery provided in the food storage device. The control unit includes a central processing unit 61, a temporary storage memory device, and the like, which can be implemented by a known circuit structure such as a microcomputer. The control unit is connected to an operation panel unit 63 for receiving a user's operation command and a display unit 62 for displaying processing results.

The control unit controls the sound recording and playback, the operation of the temperature control unit, the ultraviolet light emitting unit, and the like by adding the components described below. These functions are not necessarily all provided together, and some functions may be omitted.

The control unit may include a microphone 64 and a speaker 65. The controller stores the external sound input through the microphone 64 and reproduces the stored sound according to a user's operation command.

The user can determine the start and end of the recording through the microphone through the operation panel unit, and the recorded sound can be played by pressing the play button of the operation panel unit or when the user opens the upper case. In this case, in order to recognize that the upper case is open, the controller may be provided with a displacement sensor or an optical sensor in the ring portion, or may be provided with a gravity sensor in the upper case.

Through recording and reproducing the sound, others such as children who open the food storage device can receive a simple voice message pre-recorded by a guardian or the like.

The control unit also includes a timer 65. The control unit is to operate the temperature control unit for a predetermined time by the user through the operation panel unit (63). This helps your child's ears to warm or cool food in time to help reduce energy consumption. The timer allows the control unit to add an alarm function through the above-described speaker or display unit, and may be used to remind a child or the like to eat at a timely time. Algorithms for the exercise of this function may be the same as is well known.

In addition, the control unit includes a temperature sensor 66 of a known configuration for measuring the temperature of the third mounting groove, the control unit is heated or reduced temperature compared to the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the temperature range set by the user The temperature control can be activated when required. This temperature range is to set the temperature range of the heating space and the temperature range of the temperature reduction space, respectively, when the temperature control unit capable of heating and heating at the same time is used.

The user can set the temperature range required for each food through the operation panel. The temperature sensors are provided at least in the heating space and the temperature reduction space, or are preferably attached to each third mounting groove formed in the heating space and the low temperature space so as to measure a temperature as close as possible to the temperature of the food.

For example, in the case where both the refrigeration cycle and the heating member are provided as the temperature control unit, when the temperature value measured in the space to be cooled, that is, the third mounting groove on one side of the lower case is lower than the set temperature range, the control unit is a refrigeration cycle. Stops operation. In addition, when the temperature value is higher than the temperature range, the controller operates the refrigeration cycle to allow the heating. In addition, the controller operates the heating member when the temperature value measured in the third mounting groove to be heated on the other side of the lower case is lower than the set temperature range, and operates the heating member when the temperature value is higher than the set temperature range. Ends.

As a result, the temperature reduction or the heating of the food is possible within an arbitrary temperature range determined by the user for each type of food. Temperature control of the drink according to the taste of the individual will have the advantage.

17 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the temperature control unit employed in the food storage device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

The food storage apparatus according to the tenth embodiment includes an upper case and a lower case. The configuration and function of the upper case and the lower case may be the same as the upper case and the lower case of the ninth embodiment described above, unless it is in conflict with the contents described below.

The temperature control unit 50 of the food storage device according to the tenth embodiment includes a Peltier element 51 having a heating unit 511 formed on one surface thereof and a cooling unit 512 formed on the other surface thereof. The Peltier element 51 heats some or all of the third mounting grooves 26c located on one side and simultaneously heats some or all of the other third mounting grooves 26c located on the other side. It is the main one for cooling.

The Peltier element 51 is installed in the middle of the lower case such that the cooling unit 512 and the heat generating unit 511 face one side and the other side of the lower case 20. Power supplied to the Peltier element can be controlled via the power supply of the ninth embodiment described above.

In addition, the third mounting groove 26c may be formed of a material having excellent thermal conductivity, and may be configured to be directly connected to the heating unit 511 and the cooling unit 512, respectively. In the drawing, a metal plate 513a forming three third mounting grooves 26c, which are part of five third mounting grooves formed on one side of the lower case, is directly connected to the cooling unit 512, and formed on the other side of the lower case. Another metal plate 513b forming all three third mounting grooves 26c is directly connected to the heat generating portion 511. Alternatively, the metal plate may be configured to surround the inside of the third mounting groove formed of a synthetic resin like the lower case.

As such, the metal plates directly connected to the heating part or the cooling part of the Peltier element act as if they are radiating fins, thereby increasing the temperature difference between both sides of the Peltier element. And the thermal effect can be increased.

By using the Peltier element as a temperature controller, it is possible to achieve low power and low noise, and to reduce the weight of the lower case. In addition, when the third mounting groove is not formed of the temperature-sensitive third mounting groove and the metal plate is formed to be maintained at room temperature, there is also an advantage that the food can be stored at room temperature, temperature reduction and room temperature.

18 is a perspective view of a food storage device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention. The food storage device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention includes a lower case and an upper case. The upper case and the lower case may have the same configuration and function as the upper case and the lower case of the above-described embodiments as long as they do not conflict with the following description.

In FIG. 18, the upper case 10 is detachable from the lower case 20. The upper case is provided with the ultraviolet light emitting portion 11 of the first embodiment. The ultraviolet light emitting unit 11 can be omitted.

Meanwhile, a plurality of third mounting grooves 26c are formed in the lower case 20. The third mounting grooves are formed in four places formed on one side of the lower case, two places are formed on the other side, divided into one side and the other side. The heating member 23 described above is provided in the third mounting groove formed at the other side of the lower case 20. The heating member 23 may be a heating wire. The heating wire is operated by the power supplied from the outside, and the operation is controlled by the controller mounted on the lower case. The configuration or operation of the control unit may be the same as the ninth embodiment described above except for operations related to the refrigerating cycle since the tenth embodiment does not use a refrigerating cycle.

In addition, the fourth mounting groove 26d, which is recessed at a position adjacent to the plurality of third mounting grooves 26c formed on one side of the lower case, is a temperature adjusting part provided on one side of the lower case 20, and the fourth mounting groove. The temperature control pack 54 is detachably mounted to the mounting groove cover 55 for detachably finishing the fourth mounting groove.

At this time, the plurality of third mounting grooves 26c are positioned around the fourth mounting groove 26d, and are preferably formed radially around the fourth mounting groove 26d at the same height. Although the cross section of the third and fourth mounting grooves is shown in a circular shape, the cross section of the third mounting groove or the fourth mounting groove may be formed in a polygon so as to be close to the inner space of the third mounting grooves and the fourth mounting groove.

The temperature control pack 54 may be a coolant such as ice pack or dry ice for cooling or a hot pack for heating. This temperature control pack is to reduce or warm the internal space temperature of the third mounting groove adjacent to the fourth mounting groove.

The mounting groove cover 55 is detachably coupled to the fourth mounting groove opened upward, and prevents cold air or heat formed inside the fourth mounting groove from being discharged to the outside. The mounting groove cover 55 is screwed to a screw thread formed inside the fourth mounting groove to seal the inside of the fourth mounting groove 26d. In addition, in order to reduce heat loss through the mounting groove cover may further include a heat insulating material such as foam.

In addition, although not necessarily required, the wall material between the fourth mounting groove 26d and the third mounting groove 26c may have a greater thermal conductivity than the material of the lower case. For example, when the lower case is made of a synthetic resin that is easy to mold, the lower case is made of a metal material such as stainless steel over a section extending from the inner surface of the fourth mounting groove 26d to a part of the third mounting groove 26c. Cylindrical member 56 may be provided. The lower case may be molded by insert injection molding the cylindrical member of the metal material.

As a result, the cold air of the temperature control pack mounted in the fourth mounting groove is quickly transferred along the cylindrical member having excellent thermal conductivity, thereby allowing the third mounting groove to be heated or heated. Since the cylindrical member having a large thermal conductivity is further provided, the food contained in the third mounting groove may be efficiently reduced or warmed.

On the other hand, Figure 19 is a food storage device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. The food storage device according to the twelfth embodiment includes a lower case. The lower case 20 may have the same configuration and operation as that of the lower case of the ninth or twelfth embodiment described above, as long as it does not conflict with the contents described below.

Each of the third mounting grooves 26c of the lower case 20 has a bowl 40 in which food is placed, or is used as a space for side dishes. At this time, the lid 41 covering the open top of the bowl 40 is further included. In addition, a lid for covering the third mounting groove (26c) used as a side dish space portion at a time is further included. As a result, the food contained in the bowl or the space is not contaminated by external dust and the like, and the neat phase dressing is possible.

10: upper case 11: ultraviolet light emitting unit
10a: Glass layer 10b: Glyph
E: electric cable 10c: ring portion
111: first power storage unit 112: light emitting member
113: light emitting cover 12: groove
13: upper handle 20: lower case
20a: main body 20b: cylinder member
21: space part 22: handle
23: heating member 231: heating wire
24: primary coil 25: secondary power supply unit
251 entrance 252 waterproof member
26a: 1st mounting groove 26b: 2nd mounting groove
26c: 3rd mounting groove 26d: 4th mounting groove
27: refrigerant 28: heat insulating member
30: switch unit 31: the first permanent magnet
32: second permanent magnet 33: housing
34: spring 35: connection
351: First Edition 352: Second Edition
40: bowl 41: lid
50: temperature control unit 51: Peltier element
511: heat generating portion 512: cooling portion
513a, 513b: metal plate 52: evaporator
53: condenser 54: temperature control pack
55: mounting groove cover 56: cylindrical member
61: central processing unit 62: display unit
63: operation panel 63: microphone
64: speaker 65: timer
66: temperature sensor

Claims

A lower case in which a space for food is formed, and
And an upper case covering the lower case and having an ultraviolet light emitting unit for irradiating ultraviolet light toward the lower case.

In claim 1,
The ultraviolet light emitting unit
A first power storage unit formed on the ceiling surface of the upper case;
A plurality of light emitting members capable of emitting ultraviolet light by receiving power from the first power storage unit; and
One end is connected to each of the light emitting member, the food storage device including a light emitting cover for irradiating the ultraviolet light emitted from the light emitting member to the lower case.

In claim 2,
The light emitting member is connected radially from the first power supply unit,
The light emitting cover is a food storage device extending from the light emitting member toward the vertex of the ceiling.

In claim 2,
The light emitting member is a UV LED lamp food storage device.

In claim 1,
Further comprising a switch unit for controlling the on-off operation of the ultraviolet light emitting unit,
The switch unit
A first permanent magnet installed on an upper surface of the lower case,
A second permanent magnet in the upper case at a position corresponding to the first permanent magnet, and acting as a repulsive force with the first permanent magnet;
The second permanent magnet is connected to the second permanent magnet, and when the second permanent magnet is separated from the first permanent magnet by repulsive force generated between the second permanent magnet and the first permanent magnet, the power supply unit connects power to the ultraviolet light emitting unit. Food storage device further comprises a connection.

The method of claim 5,
In the second permanent magnet
And a resilient member for moving the second permanent magnet in a direction in which the connection part is shorted.

In claim 1,
The lower case
Food storage device that includes a heating member for heating the food contained in the space.

In claim 1,
The first mounting groove is recessed in the upper surface of the lower case,
The first coil is embedded in the lower portion of the first mounting groove,
Food containing food, including food, can be placed in the first mounting groove, when the voltage is applied to the primary coil is heated by the alternating magnetic force generated in the primary coil to warm the food Storage device.

In claim 1,
The lower case
Food storage device containing a refrigerant that can reduce the temperature of the food contained in the space.

The method of claim 9,
The lower case
A second body having a second mounting groove formed by recessing an upper surface thereof, and
It is inserted into the second mounting groove, and includes a cylindrical member formed with the space,
Food storage device that the refrigerant is located in the second mounting groove of the lower surface of the barrel member.

11. The method of claim 10,
The bottom surface of the second cylinder member is a food storage device spaced apart from the upper surface of the refrigerant agent mounted to the main body.

The method of claim 9,
The lower case
Food space storage device that the plurality of space is formed symmetrically on both sides of the lower case.

The method of claim 12,
The second mounting groove is
A first groove in which the refrigerant is located, and
The second container member is inserted, food storage device comprising a second groove is wider than the first groove.

In claim 1,
The space portion is provided with a plurality,
The lower case
A heating member for heating the food contained in the space portion is included in the lower portion of the at least one space portion,
The lower portion of the space portion is a food storage device that contains a refrigerant to reduce the temperature of the food contained in the space.

The method of claim 14,
Food storage device is provided with a heat insulating member between the space provided with the heating member and the space in which the refrigerant agent.

A lower case in which a space for food is formed, and
Food storage device comprising a heating member for heating the food contained in the space.

A lower case in which a space for food is formed, and
Food storage device comprising a refrigerant that can reduce the temperature of the food contained in the space.

A plurality of third mounting grooves are recessed in the upper surface, and a lower case having a temperature controller for controlling the temperature of the third mounting grooves therein,
An upper case capable of covering the lower case and
Food storage device comprising a bowl seated in each of the third mounting groove.

The method of claim 18,
The temperature control unit
Evaporator is located in some third mounting groove formed on one side,
Food storage device, characterized in that the refrigeration cycle is located in the other third mounting groove formed on the other side.

20. The method of claim 19,
In the middle of one side where the evaporator is located and the other side where the condenser is located,
Food storage device is provided with a heat insulating member for partitioning the one side and the other side.

The method of claim 18,
The temperature control unit
The heating unit is formed on one side and the other side includes a Peltier element formed with a cooling unit,
The cooling unit is connected to some third mounting groove located on one side of the lower case,
The heating unit is a food storage device, characterized in that connected to another third mounting groove located on the other side of the lower case.

The method of claim 18,
And a control unit for storing the external sound, including a microphone and a speaker, and reproducing the stored sound according to a user's operation command.

The method of claim 18,
Including a timer, the food storage device further comprises a control unit for operating the temperature control unit for a time set by the user.

The method of claim 18,
Including a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the third mounting groove,
The food storage device further comprises a control unit for determining whether the temperature control unit operating by judging the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor and the temperature range set by the user.

The method of claim 18,
The temperature control unit
A fourth mounting recess formed in a position adjacent to the third mounting recess,
And a temperature control pack detachably mounted to the fourth mounting groove.
Food storage device comprising a mounting groove cover for detachably closing the fourth mounting groove.

26. The method of claim 25,
The wall material between the fourth mounting groove and the third mounting groove is
Food storage device, characterized in that the thermal conductivity is greater than the material constituting the lower case.