KR20210106879A - Container product with steam outlet and air inlet - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a container product for efficiently discharging steam generated in food cooking when cooking food is heated to the outside by using a steam outlet and an air inlet and receiving cold air inside at the same time. The container product according to the present invention comprises: an accommodating member; and a cover member which covers the accommodating member. The accommodating member includes: a first heating unit which includes an accommodating space inside; a second heating unit which is arranged in one side of the first heating unit and includes an accommodating space inside; and a third heating unit which is arranged in the other side of the first heating unit and includes an accommodating space inside. The container product comprises: the steam outlet and the air inlet formed around an upper circumference of the first heating unit.

Description

CONTAINER PRODUCT WITH STEAM OUTLET AND AIR INLET

The present invention relates to a container product including a steam outlet and an air inlet for efficiently discharging water vapor generated by heating when cooking food.

In everyday life, cooked food can be easily purchased in the form of food packaging containers. Cooked food is convenient because it is possible to instantly cook food placed inside using a microwave oven.

However, when food is cooked, when the packaging container containing the food is heated, water vapor generated from the moisture of the food is present inside the packaging container, the packaging container expands and deforms, and the internal pressure increases. This is a phenomenon that occurs because the front of the packaging container is sealed when the packaging container is closed with a lid.

After food is cooked, since the temperature of the packaging container rises due to the water vapor present inside the packaging container, it is inconvenient to use kitchen gloves rather than to hold the packaging container with bare hands. Also, the taste and quality of the food are somewhat deteriorated by the water vapor present inside the packaging container.

Therefore, there is a need for a container product capable of effectively discharging water vapor generated by heating to the outside of the container while preventing deformation of the container when cooking food.

An object of the present invention is to provide a container product for efficiently discharging steam generated when cooking food is heated to the outside and allowing cold air to flow inside by using the size, location, and step difference between the steam outlet and the air inlet. will be.

It is also an object of the present invention to provide a container product specialized for instant cooking that can maintain the quality and taste of food without using a separate heating device and the inconvenience caused during cooking.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects and advantages of the present invention not mentioned may be understood by the following description, and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. Moreover, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

The container product according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a first heating unit including an accommodating space therein, a second heating unit disposed on one side of the first heating unit and including an accommodating space therein, and the first heating unit. a accommodating member disposed on the other side and including a third heating part having an accommodating space therein, and a protrusion formed around an upper periphery of the first heating part; and a lid member covering the accommodating member, wherein the protrusion includes a vapor outlet and an air inlet, and the position of the vapor outlet has a step difference with respect to the position of the air inlet.

The container product according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a first heating unit including an accommodating space therein, a second heating unit disposed on one side of the first heating unit and including an accommodating space therein, and the first heating unit a accommodating member disposed on the other side and including a third heating part having an accommodating space therein; and a lid member covering the accommodating member, including a steam outlet and an air inlet formed around an upper portion of the first heating unit.

The container product according to the present invention has the steam outlet and the air inlet on both sides of the first heating part, so that the steam generated when cooking food is heated is efficiently discharged and at the same time, an optimal convection phenomenon is secured so that cold air is introduced. to provide a product.

In particular, the container products according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention can secure the effect of discharging water vapor and preventing moisture by using the size, position, and step difference between the steam outlet and the air inlet.

In addition, in the container product according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since the protrusion is formed around the first heating part, in a state in which the lid member is disposed, the water vapor generated in a large amount in the first heating part is generated by the second heating part and the third heating part. It has the effect of minimizing the transfer to wealth.

The container product of the present invention may be applied to a lunch box, cooking, food packaging material, etc. capable of heating or cooking food disposed inside the container product using a microwave oven.

In addition to the above-described effects, the specific effects of the present invention will be described together while describing specific details for carrying out the invention below.

1 is a perspective view of a container product including a accommodating member and a lid member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1 ;
3 is a front view of the receiving member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view of the receiving member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an enlarged view of the steam outlet and the air inlet according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a side view of a container product including a accommodating member and a lid member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view of a container product including a receiving member, a lid member, a hole, and a handle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a perspective view of a container product including a accommodating member, a lid member, a second groove and a handle according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
9A to 9D are perspective views of a receiving member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
10A is a perspective view of a accommodating member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a front view of the accommodating member.
11A is a front view and a cross-sectional view of a receiving member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11B is a front view and a cross-sectional view of the lid member.

The above-described objects, features and advantages will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to easily implement the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

In the following, that an arbitrary component is disposed on the "upper (or lower)" of a component or "upper (or below)" of a component means that any component is disposed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of the component. Furthermore, it may mean that other components may be interposed between the component and any component disposed on (or under) the component.

Hereinafter, container products according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

first embodiment

The container product according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a stepped steam outlet and an air inlet on both sides of the first heating unit, so that water vapor generated during heating of cooked food is efficiently discharged and cold air is introduced at the same time. To provide a container product for

The container product of the present invention may be applied to a lunch box, cooking, food packaging material, etc. capable of heating or cooking food disposed inside the container product using a microwave oven.

1 is a perspective view of a container product including a accommodating member and a lid member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1 .

1 and 2 , the container product according to the present invention includes a receiving member 100 and a lid member 200 . The accommodating member 100 and the lid member 200 of the present invention may be formed of a material that is strong in heat and has excellent heat resistance so that there is no deformation even after using the microwave oven.

The accommodating member 100 has a space in which food such as stew, hot pot, various vegetables, seasoning, etc., water, etc. are accommodated in addition to the ramen product. The accommodation member 100 is spaced with respect to the protrusion 112 in order to heat the food.

The accommodating member 100 includes a first heating unit 110 , a second heating unit 120 , and a third heating unit 130 .

The first heating unit 110 has a receiving space therein, and includes a bottom surface 114 and a side surface 116 . The protrusion 112 is formed by extending upwardly from the side surface 116 , and the protrusion 112 is formed around the upper portion of the first heating unit 110 .

Stews, noodles, rice bowls, etc. may be disposed in the first heating unit 110 . The user can add water or food liquid to the first heating unit 110 , and instantly cook with the lid member 200 inserted into the accommodating member 100 .

The second heating unit 120 is disposed on one side of the first heating unit 110 . The second heating unit 120 extends downward from the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion 112 to form an accommodating space therein. A partition wall is formed from the downwardly extending surface between the first heating unit 110 and the second heating unit 120 , and the partition wall functions to prevent the contained food from mixing. The accommodating space of the second heating unit 120 may be smaller or the same size as the accommodating space of the first heating unit 110 , but is not limited thereto. For example, corrosives may be disposed in the second heating unit 120 . The user can instantly cook with the lid member 200 inserted into the accommodating member 100 .

The third heating unit 130 is disposed on the other side of the first heating unit 110 . The third heating unit 130 extends downward from the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion 112 to form an accommodating space therein. A partition wall is formed from a downwardly extending surface between the first heating unit 110 and the third heating unit 130 , and the partition wall functions to prevent the food contained therein from mixing. Accordingly, it minimizes the movement of the steam and heat generated in a large amount in the first heating unit 110 to the heating units 120 and 130 on both sides, and the steam outlet 140 having a step difference between the steam and the heat generated in large amount. and the air inlet 150 to induce air circulation.

The accommodation space of the third heating unit 130 may be smaller or the same size as the spaces of the first heating unit 110 and the second heating unit 120 , but is not limited thereto. For example, rice, side dishes, etc. may be disposed on the third heating unit 130 . The user can instantly cook with the lid member 200 inserted into the accommodating member 100 .

The protrusion 112 includes a vapor outlet 140 and an air inlet 150 . The vapor outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 are arranged to arbitrarily adjust the movement path of the expanded water vapor. The steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 may be disposed at adjacent positions, or may be disposed at opposite positions on both sides of the first heating unit 110 as shown in FIG. 2 .

The vapor outlet 140 may be a passage through which water vapor having a relatively high temperature is discharged, and the air inlet 150 may serve as a passage through which air having a relatively low temperature is introduced.

Here, water vapor refers to generated in the process of heating food or water having moisture. Cold air refers to air existing outside, and may have a relatively lower temperature than that of water vapor.

3 to 5 of the present invention, the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 are disposed on the protrusion 112, the second heating part 120 and the third heating part 130 are disposed It is preferable to be disposed in the other directions except for the direction.

The location of the steam outlet 140 is preferably positioned to have a step with respect to the location of the air inlet 150 . A step means a difference in height.

Each of the vapor outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 includes a first groove a formed inclined downward from the upper surface of the protrusion 112 . The position of the first groove (a) of the steam outlet 140 is preferably higher than the position of the first groove (a) of the air inlet (150).

And the area of the first groove (a) of the steam outlet 140 is preferably larger than the area of the first groove (a) of the air inlet (150). That is, by adjusting the position of the steam outlet 140 to be high and forming the size of the passage relatively large, there is an effect of efficiently discharging the water vapor in the container product to the outside.

In this way, when the position of the vapor outlet 140 and the position of the air inlet 150 are adjusted and arranged, the hot water vapor in the container product is quickly discharged out of the container, and the cold air from the outside is introduced into the container product, so that the container product It has the effect of efficiently discharging the heat from the inside. Accordingly, it is possible to minimize the moisture in the food by reducing the generation of moisture in the container product.

This takes advantage of the property that cold air moves to the bottom and hot air expands to lower its density and rises to the top.

When water boils by heating during the cooking process, the volume of the water vapor layer inside the container product increases, and the container product expands and the pressure increases.

At this time, according to the two structures of the protrusion 112 , the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 may be disposed.

The first structure is a case in which the thickness d _{1 of} the protrusion 112 is constant so that the upper surface of the protrusion 112 is horizontal with respect to the bottom surface of the container product.

In the case of the first structure, the upper surface of the lid member 200 to be described later is formed in a horizontal plane, and the thickness d ₂ of the lid member 200 is constant at any position.

The second structure is a case in which the upper surface of the protrusion 112 is formed with a predetermined slope toward the steam outlet 140, and the thickness d ₁ of the protrusion 112 becomes thicker as it approaches the vapor outlet 140. _{In the second structure, the thickness d 1} of the protrusion 112 adjacent to the vapor outlet 140 is greater than _{the thickness d 1} of the protrusion 112 adjacent to the air inlet 150 .

In the second structure, the upper surface of the lid member 200 in the direction of the steam outlet 140 is formed with a predetermined slope as much as _{the thickness d 1 of the protrusion 112 adjacent to the steam outlet 140 . At this time, the thickness d 2} of the lid member 200 positioned in the steam outlet 140 direction is greater than the _{thickness d 2 of} the lid member 200 positioned in the air inlet 150 direction.

The container product includes a support portion 160 that extends downwardly from the outer circumferential surface of the protrusion 112 . The support part 160 is located at a predetermined height from the bottom surface 114 , and the protrusion 112 is located at a predetermined height from the support part 160 .

The support unit 160 is flat, is disposed parallel to the bottom surface 114, and is located in the outer peripheral region of the container product. At this time, the support part 160 is formed in an area except for the outside of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 . This means that the support portion 160 is not formed on the outside of each of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 .

If, when the support part 160 is formed on the outside of each of the vapor outlet 140 and the air inlet 150, since the support part 160 is sealed while coming into contact with the lid member 200 to be described later, water vapor It is difficult to discharge to the outside, and it is difficult to allow outside air to flow into the interior of the container product.

Accordingly, it is preferable that the vapor outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 are formed to have a predetermined gap between the side surfaces of the lid member 200 from the outside of each.

The lid member 200 serves to cover the accommodating member 100 . The lid member 200 may be of a type fitted to the receiving member 100 , rather than simply enclosing the receiving member 100 .

Specifically, the support part 160 is sealed while being fitted to the side surface of the lid member 200 . As shown in Figure 6, in order to fit the outside of the support portion 160 to the side surface of the lid member 200, the lid member 200 is a convex portion formed at regular intervals in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface of the side surface ( 164).

When the lid member 200 is positioned on the upper part of the accommodating member 100 and the edge of the lid member 200 and the edge of the accommodating member 100 are pressed in a mutually close direction, the outside of the support part 160 is the convex part 164 ) is pressed into the upper space, and the outside of the support part 160 is fixed by the convex part 164 and is firmly bound.

The lid member 200 includes an upper surface and a side surface, and the lower portion is open. The lid member 200 has a predetermined height, which corresponds to _{the thickness d 2 of the side.}

The upper surface of the lid member 200 is flat or, as shown in FIG. 2 , between the first heating part 110 and the second heating part 120 , the first heating part 110 and the third heating part A curved groove is formed between 130 . In this case, between the edge of the lid member 200 and the separated heating units 110 , 120 , 130 of the accommodating member 100 are sealed. Accordingly, it minimizes the movement of the steam and heat generated in a large amount from the first heating unit 110 to the heating units 120 and 130 on both sides, and the steam outlet 140 having a step difference between the steam and the heat generated in large amount and The air circulation may be induced by intensively inducing the air inlet 150 .

The side surface of the lid member 200 is a surface formed extending downwardly from the periphery of the upper surface, and has an inclined surface or a vertical surface in the lower direction according to the shape of the receiving member 100 .

7 , the support unit 160 may further include a handle unit 170 on the outside of each of the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 . The handle portion 170 has a structure that can easily hold the container product by forming a shape such as a protrusion, an unevenness, a protrusion on the support portion 160 .

In addition, the support unit 160 may further include a hole 162 formed at a position adjacent to each of the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 . The hole 162 serves as an outlet for discharging heat or water vapor generated by the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 to the outside of the container product in the process of using the microwave oven. By forming the hole 162, it is possible to reduce the temperature of the container product and reduce the discomfort so that the food can be cooled.

8 is a perspective view of a container product including a accommodating member and a lid member, a second groove and a handle according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the support part 160 may further include a second groove (b) formed along the outer direction of the support part 160 from the upper peripheral surface of the second heating part 120 . . In addition, it may further include a second groove (b) formed along the outer direction of the support portion 160 from the upper peripheral surface of the third heating unit (130). The second groove (b) serves as a passage for discharging the water vapor and heat generated in the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 to the outside.

second embodiment

Unlike the first embodiment, the container product according to the second embodiment of the present invention adjusts the size and position of the steam outlet and the air inlet without having a step difference, thereby efficiently discharging water vapor generated when cooking food is heated and cooling it at the same time. To provide a container product for allowing air to enter.

9A to 9D and 10A are perspective views of a accommodating member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a front view of the accommodating member.

The container product according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a first heating unit 110 having an accommodating space therein, a second heating unit disposed on one side of the first heating unit 110 and including an accommodating space therein. (120), the accommodating member 100 including a third heating part 130 disposed on the other side of the first heating part 110 and including an accommodating space therein, and a lid member covering the accommodating member 100 (200).

A partition wall is formed between the first heating unit 110 , the second heating unit 120 , and the third heating unit 130 , and the partition wall functions to prevent the food contained therein from mixing.

And it includes a steam outlet 140 and an air inlet 150 formed around the upper portion of the first heating unit (110). The steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 may be disposed in adjacent positions, or as shown in FIGS. 9a to 9d, respectively disposed around both sides of the first heating unit 110, but may be disposed in opposing positions. have.

Among the container products according to the second embodiment, the same configuration as that of the container product according to the first embodiment will be omitted.

In the container product according to the second embodiment, each of the vapor outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 includes a first groove (a) inclined downward from the upper peripheral surface of the first heating unit 110 .

9a to 10b, the first groove (a) of each of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 is a protrusion 141 formed in the longitudinal direction at a position adjacent to the first heating unit 110, 151) may be included. The longitudinal direction refers to the circumferential direction of the first heating unit 110 . The protrusions 141 and 151 protrude upward convexly, and by applying a force in the longitudinal direction of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150, the phenomenon of bending the region of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 is prevented. to be minimized.

As in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the area of the first groove (a) of the steam outlet 140 is larger than the area of the first groove (a) of the first air inlet 150 .

The support unit 160 is formed to extend outwardly from the upper peripheral surface of the first heating unit 110 , the second heating unit 120 , and the third heating unit 130 , and is located at a predetermined height from the bottom surface.

As in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the support portion 160 is formed in an area except for the outside of the steam outlet 140 and the air inlet 150 . The support unit 160 may further include a hole 162 formed adjacent to each of the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 . And the support part 160 may further include a second groove (b) formed along the outer direction of the support part from the upper peripheral surface of each of the second heating part 120 and the third heating part 130 .

The support part 160 may further include a handle part on the outside of each of the second heating part 120 and the third heating part 130 .

The shape of the lid member 200 according to the second embodiment may include two shapes. Like the lid member 200 in the first embodiment, the upper surface of the lid member 200 is formed in a horizontal plane, the thickness (d ₂ ) of the lid member 200 is a constant shape at any position.

Alternatively, the upper surface of the lid member 200 in the direction of the steam outlet 140 is formed with a predetermined inclined surface. _{The thickness d 2} of the lid member 200 positioned in the steam outlet 140 direction is larger than _{the thickness d 2} of the lid member 200 positioned in the air inlet 150 direction.

11A and 11B, the unit of the number is mm, and the corresponding length and height (thickness) are indicated. As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B , the horizontal and vertical lengths of the accommodating member 100 and the lid member 200 may be about 100 mm or more. And the height (thickness) of the accommodating member 100 may be 20 mm or more.

As such, in the container product of the present invention, side dishes and rice are respectively disposed on the second heating unit 120 and the third heating unit 130 , and soup and ramen are disposed on the first heating unit 110 without plastic packaging. can be sold as Such a container product may be applied to a lunch box, cooking, food packaging, etc., and a user pours hot water into the first heating unit 110 and cooks using a microwave oven, and then eats immediately.

In the container product of the present invention, a space for discharging or introducing air is formed between the outside of the steam outlet 140 and the inside of the lid member and between the outside of the air inlet 150 and the inside of the lid member.

During the cooking process, the hot air and water vapor expanded inside the container product through the steam outlet 140 are discharged to the outside through the steam outlet 140 at a relatively high position, and the cold air outside is discharged to the outside through the air inlet having a relatively low position. By being introduced into the inside through 150, there is an effect of lowering the overall temperature of the container product as well as the air circulation effect. Therefore, air circulation is formed inside the container product, so that cooking is possible safely.

In addition, the container product of the present invention can be used by arranging a thermoplastic material therein, if necessary, in addition to food.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated drawings, but the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in the present specification. It is obvious that variations can be made. In addition, although the effects according to the configuration of the present invention are not explicitly described and described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the configuration should also be recognized.

100: receiving member
110: first heating unit
112: protrusion
114: bottom surface
116: side
120: second heating unit
130: third heating unit
140: steam outlet
141: turn
150: air inlet
151: turn
160: support
162: Hall
170: handle part
200: lid member
a: first groove
b: second groove
d ₁ : thickness of the protrusion
d ₂ : thickness of the lid member

Claims (6)

A first heating unit including an accommodating space therein, a second heating unit disposed on one side of the first heating unit and including an accommodating space therein, a second heating unit disposed on the other side of the first heating unit and including an accommodating space therein 3 accommodating member including a heating unit; and
Including; a lid member for covering the receiving member;
and a vapor outlet and an air inlet formed around the upper periphery of the first heating unit and disposed at opposing positions,
Each of the steam outlet and the air inlet includes a first groove inclined downward from the upper peripheral surface of the first heating unit,
The area of the first groove of the steam outlet is larger than the area of the first groove of the air inlet,
The first groove of each of the steam outlet and the air inlet includes a protrusion formed in a longitudinal direction at a position adjacent to the first heating unit.
According to claim 1,
The first heating unit, the second heating unit, and the third heating unit is formed to extend outwardly from the upper peripheral surface of the container product including a support portion located at a predetermined height from the bottom surface.
According to claim 1,
The support part
A container product formed in an area excluding the outside of the vapor outlet and air inlet.
According to claim 1,
The support part
A container product including a hole formed at a position adjacent to each of the second heating unit and the third heating unit.
According to claim 1,
The support part
A container product comprising a second groove formed along an outer direction of the support portion from the upper peripheral surface of each of the second heating unit and the third heating unit.
According to claim 1,
The support part
A container product further comprising a handle on the outside of each of the second heating unit and the third heating unit.

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