JP2004267500A - Kitchen unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a kitchen unit which is installed at an arbitrary place in a cooking class or the like, and which allows for all of the cooking operations. <P>SOLUTION: A unit body 1 is provided with casters 2. The cabinet body 1 is provided with a kitchen counter 3 substantially on the left half side of the top. The right half side to the kitchen counter 3 is provided with a sink 4, and a faucet 5 is provided adjacent to the sink 4. A bottom plate inside the cabinet body 1 is installed with a water tank 6. The water tank 6 is connected to the faucet 5 through a water feed pump 62. Two electric cooking stoves are provided on the right side to the sink 4. The water feed pump 62 is connected to a storage battery 32 through an inverter circuit 33. The storage battery 32 is connected to a battery charger 31. And a liquid crystal panel 8 is provided at an end on the opposite side of the kitchen counter 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a movable personal cooking cabinet, and more particularly to a space-saving cooking cabinet capable of efficiently cooking in a cooking class, a hall, the outdoors, and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, cooking in a cooking class is often performed by a group of two or more people, and one cooking cabinet is used by all the groups. Therefore, each individual of the group cannot perform all the tasks of cooking, and each individual shares the tasks. As a result, there are problems as described below.
[0003]
1) The practical training is premised on group cooking (around 6 people), and it is difficult to acquire individual cooking skills because each person does not focus on acquiring cooking skills steadily from 1.
2) Since cooking is shared among a plurality of people, it is not possible to cook by oneself, and as a result, even if the procedure for making is actually understood by the head, the hands do not move and the cooking technique is difficult to learn.
3) Since cooking is shared among a plurality of persons, the amount of work that one person can actually make is small, and it is difficult to acquire cooking techniques.
4) I cannot cook at my own pace.
5) People who cannot cook do not bother with group cooking, for example, do dishes or material washing, which reduces the chance of cooking.
6) Some people have poor hygiene sensitivity, which is not enough for hygiene management, and they may sample unsanitary items.
7) I often cook with strangers and I can't concentrate on my cooking behavior.
8) Even those who can cook cannot concentrate on cooking because they are busy cleaning / clearing utensils and dishes.
[0004]
As described above, there is a problem in the group cooking performed in the cooking class. In other words, as in the past, if there is a tradition from the mother and people with some degree of cooking skills participate, it was possible to learn the cooking skills even in group lectures and group cooking. However, when a person who does not have the cooking technique participates as in the present age, it is difficult to acquire the cooking technique of each individual in the group cooking of the existing cooking class.
[0005]
Therefore, there has been a demand for a cooking cabinet that can be freely arranged without taking up space in a cooking class, and can be alone from the beginning to the end of cooking.
[0006]
However, conventionally, home cooking cabinets have a function of storing less frequently used cooking utensils and the like on the premise of continuous use, and thus require a large space. In addition, cooking cabinets for business use are premised on mass cooking, so that cooking for individuals requires a large space and a large space for installation, and furthermore, the work flow line is long.
[0007]
Further, as a multifunctional personal kitchen, there has been proposed a kitchen provided with a sink and a heat cooker that can be conveniently used from cooking to eating in a relatively small space (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
[0008]
Furthermore, a cooking table for performing cooking work, a refrigerator storage section for storing a refrigerator for storing foods, a container storage section for storing food containers freely, and a heating section for keeping the container storage sections warm. There has been proposed a cooking cabinet including a cooking table, a refrigerator storage unit, a container storage unit, and a heating unit, which are integrally structured (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0009]
Furthermore, a wheel is provided at the lower part of the main body cabinet to make the main body cabinet movable, a cold water sink for washing food with cold water and a hot water sink for sterilizing cooking utensils and dishes with hot water are provided in the main body cabinet, A movable sink that can be moved to almost any place has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 3).
[0010]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 4-314405 [Patent Document 2]
JP-A-11-253252 [Patent Document 3]
JP 2000-270939 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the kitchen proposed in Patent Document 1 cannot be freely arranged in a cooking class because the kitchen equipment is fixed and cannot be moved.
[0012]
The cooking cabinet proposed in Patent Document 2 is not intended to wash food, and there is no water source, a sink for cleaning food, and a washing water receiving tank, so that cleaning of food is performed in another place. All the work could not be done with the cooking cabinet alone.
[0013]
In the movable sink proposed in Patent Document 3, the sink is only for receiving water, the food cannot be washed with clear water, and there is no heating means for heating and cooking the food. Therefore, all the work could not be performed only with the cooking cabinet.
[0014]
In addition, when a movable cooking cabinet is used, a water tank must be provided for washing foods, etc., but when this water tank is arranged on the upper surface of the cooking cabinet, the area of the cooking table is reduced and the usability is increased. There is a risk that the human body will be harmed by the fall, and furthermore, the visibility may be impaired and the instructor's hand may be difficult to see.
[0015]
The present invention solves the above problems, and can easily change the layout of an optimal cooking cabinet according to the number of participants and the cooking content in a cooking class or the like, and can perform cooking only with the cooking cabinet from the beginning to the end. Another object of the present invention is to provide a cooking cabinet in which a water tank can be removed from the upper portion of the cooking cabinet.
[0016]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The cooking cabinet according to the present invention comprises a traveling means for moving the cooking cabinet, a sink for washing and adding water to the food, a water tap for supplying water to the sink, and a water supply for the water tap. A water tank, a water supply pump driven by electric power for sending water from the water tank to a water tap, a cooking table for performing a cooking operation, and heating means for heating and cooking food. It is characterized in that it is arranged at a position below the table.
[0017]
In the cooking cabinet of the present invention, since it can be moved by the traveling means, it can be easily installed at an arbitrary place in a cooking class or the like, and it is not necessary to provide a water tank and connect to a water pipe. It can be placed anywhere in the classroom, and has a water tank, sink, washing water receiving tank, cooking table, and heating means, and can perform cooking from the beginning to the end. In addition, since the water tank is disposed below the cooking table, the upper surface of the cooking table can be effectively used, the view is not obstructed, and the water tank does not fall and harm the human body.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The cooking cabinet according to the present invention is provided with traveling means for making the cooking cabinet movable, and this traveling means may use, for example, wheels.
[0019]
The sink is for washing foods or adding water to the foods, and it is sufficient that the sink has a space enough for a zircon, a bowl, or the like. In addition, it is preferable to provide a draining member in the sink, and only drainage after cleaning the food can be sent to a washing water receiving tank described later by the draining member.
[0020]
The washing water receiving tank is for receiving and storing drainage discharged when washing food, and it is sufficient that the washing water receiving tank has a capacity enough to store water used for cooking once to several times a day. In other words, it is sufficient that the capacity is sufficient to store the amount of water stored in the tank.
[0021]
The cooking table is used for cooking by disposing a cutting board or the like, and has only to be large enough to hold at least a cutting board, a plate, a pan, and the like.
[0022]
The heating means is for heating food ingredients in a frying pan, a pan or the like, and as a heating source, an electric source, a cassette cylinder type gas or the like is used as an energy source, and specifically, a gas stove, electricity, an induction heating device. (IH), a microwave oven, or the like. Further, it is preferable to provide a residue storage section for storing food residues discharged during the cooking operation.
[0023]
It is preferable that the water tank has a capacity sufficient to store an amount sufficient to be used for cooking once to several times a day. The arrangement of the water tank is not particularly limited as long as it is located below the cooking table. However, it is preferable to arrange the water tank at the lowest position in consideration of stability and the like.
[0024]
The water supply pump sends out water from a water tank to a water tap, and is driven by electric power. In order to supply power to the water supply pump, it may be supplied directly from a commercial power supply, from a storage battery provided in a cabinet, or from a dry battery. The use of a storage battery is preferable because it can be used in places where commercial power cannot be supplied, for example, outdoors or in large halls.
[0025]
When the electric power stored in the storage battery is connected to a water heater used for a water supply pump or an automobile article, the electric power can be supplied as a direct current. However, when using a general cooking appliance used with commercial power, it is inversely converted to AC power of 100 volts, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, which is the same as commercial power, using an inverter circuit.
[0026]
In particular, when supplying power to an electromagnetic induction type electric appliance such as an IH heating type rice cooker or an IH range plate, or when supplying electric appliance having a built-in inverter circuit to provide a variable speed mechanism with a pump or the like. In addition to once converting the DC of the storage battery to the same AC power as the commercial power using the inverter circuit, and then supplying power, the DC of the electric circuit built into these appliances is supplied to the inverter circuit. A method of supplying a direct voltage of a required voltage from a storage battery directly to a part, and in manufacturing these cooking appliances, a converter circuit for supplying commercial power to an inverter circuit is omitted, and a direct current supplied from a battery is used. It is also possible to use a circuit for supplying direct current to an inverter circuit for direct IH heating or motor driving.
[0027]
A storage battery is used to store power supplied to a water supply pump used in a cooking table and other cooking appliances, but the voltage and capacity are converted back to alternating current using the appliances used and the inverter circuit. May be determined from the voltage and current required to supply power to the inverter circuit and the usage time. That is, a small storage battery may be used if only a water supply pump is used, and a storage battery having a capacity capable of supplying necessary power may be selected when a rice cooker or an IH cooker is used.
[0028]
The type of the storage battery is not particularly limited, and a conventional lead storage battery, a nickel cadmium type, a nickel metal hydride type, a lithium ion type storage battery, or the like can be used as appropriate according to the required storage capacity, the size of the installation location, and the like.
[0029]
In addition, a charging device for charging the storage battery is provided, and the charging operation can be easily performed. The capacity of the charging device is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately selected depending on the voltage and capacity of the storage battery to be used and the charging time.
[0030]
Although the water in the water tank is supplied to the water tap with the water supply pump, the water supply operation may be performed by always operating the water supply pump and supplying or shutting off the water by opening and closing the water supply tap. Since a limited amount of stored power is wasted, it is preferable that the pump be driven by operating a manual switch or a foot switch when necessary, so that water is always supplied from a water tap which is open.
[0031]
The faucet is not particularly limited in its mechanism as long as it has a valve structure that can shut off the flow of water, a screw-type faucet used for general tap water supply, a lever-type faucet. A water tap or a water tap which can be opened and closed in a foot-operated manner can be used. Also, the direction of the handle and lever of the water tap and the shape of the water suction pipe at the tip of the water tap are not particularly limited, and are appropriately selected according to the shape of the sink to be used. When the pump is driven manually or by a foot switch, the water tap is opened and the water supplied from the pump is supplied.
[0032]
When a commercial power supply is used as the power supply, the cooking cabinet is installed in a predetermined place, and the power plug of the water supply pump is inserted into an outlet for use. When a storage battery is used, the power supply plug of the charging device is connected to an outlet of a commercial power supply in advance to charge the storage battery, and after charging is completed, the power supply plug is removed from the outlet and stored. As a result, the cooking cabinet can be freely moved, so that the cooking cabinet is installed at a predetermined place.
[0033]
It is preferable to provide a food storage for storing food to be cooked. What is preserved in the food storage is not only cut vegetables and meat, but also includes seasonings such as salt and sugar. Therefore, it is preferable to have a cooling function so that room temperature storage or refrigeration storage can be appropriately selected depending on the object to be stored.
[0034]
It is preferable to provide a cooking utensil storage unit for storing cooking utensils. It is preferable that the cooking utensils have a space enough to store at least frequently used cooking utensils such as pots, bowls, and ladles.
[0035]
It is preferable that a display unit that dynamically displays the cooking process is provided near the cooking table. With this display section, the cook can easily see the cooking operation process. As the display unit, a flat display device such as a liquid crystal panel is preferable. It is preferable that the display unit can repeatedly display the cooking process. By being able to repeatedly display, the work content can be confirmed again. Further, it is preferable to display an appropriate cooking process according to the skill level of the cook.
[0036]
Further, the display unit is connected to input means for inputting a question from a cook who is a student to the display unit, and a terminal for controlling the display unit is connected. A server is connected to this terminal via a network. It is preferable to connect the input means and the display unit to this server. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to transmit the questions from the cook to the instructor and read the answer from the instructor. Thus, an accurate answer can be obtained from the educator. In this case, a touch panel type display unit may be used as the input unit.
[0037]
The cooking utensil cabinet of the present invention can be used not only for cooking classes but also for school classes such as home economics and general learning. It can also be used at festivals, at outdoor festivals (stalls, school festivals) to provide and sell food, at demonstrations at department stores, supermarkets, etc.
[0038]
An embodiment of a cooking cabinet of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire cooking cabinet, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an arrangement portion of a water tank, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a power supply system.
[0039]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a cabinet body formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and casters 2 as traveling means are provided at four lower corners of the cabinet body 1 so that the cabinet body can travel freely. The two casters 2 are provided with stoppers (not shown).
[0040]
On the upper surface of the cabinet body 1, a cooking table 3 is provided in a substantially left half, and the cooking table 3 can place a cutting board, and can only place cooking utensils, ingredients, and seasonings to be used. It is large. A sink 4 is provided on the right side of the cooking table 3, and a water tap 5 is provided adjacent to an end of the sink 4 on the other side (upper side in the figure). The water tap 5 is connected to a water tank 6 so that food can be washed with the sink 4 and water can be supplied to a pot or the like. In general, a cooking class uses 5 to 20 liters of water per person. Therefore, a 20 liter tank can be used as the water tank 6 and a spare tank can be provided. Note that cleaning water for cleaning up is not taken into account, and the cleaning water is collectively washed as needed at the washing place. Since the water tank 6 is used as a water source, a hose or the like for connecting to a water pipe is not required.
[0041]
This water tank 6 is arranged on the bottom plate of the cabinet body 1 as shown in FIG. The water tank 6 is connected to a water supply pump 62 by a water supply pipe 61, and the water supply pump 62 is connected to the water tap 5 by a water supply hose 63. The water supply pump 62 is connected to a power supply device 30 (not shown) for driving the water supply pump 62, and a foot-operated pedal switch 64 for turning on and off the water supply pump 62.
[0042]
As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply device 30 includes a charging device 31 composed of a circuit for full-wave rectification of a commercial 100 volt power supply with a silicon rectifier and a commercially available storage battery in which four 24-volt lead storage batteries for trucks are connected in series. 32, and an inverter circuit 33 for inversely converting 96 volts DC power supplied from the storage battery 32 to AC power having an effective voltage of 100 volts. A water supply pump 62 is connected to the inverter circuit 33, and a 100-volt outlet 35 is connected to the inverter circuit 33. To the outlet 35, a rice cooker, an IH cooker, a mixer, and the like provided in a cooking cabinet are connected. A pedal switch 64 is connected to the water supply pump 62.
[0043]
On the right side of the sink 4, two electric stoves 7 are provided as heating sources. A liquid crystal panel 8 as a display unit is provided at the other end of the cooking table 3, and the liquid crystal panel 8 is set so that the contents of the cooking operation are displayed in the order of steps. The liquid crystal panel 8 is of a touch panel type so that a student (cooker) can input an input question, and a similar liquid crystal panel is prepared on the teacher side. Students and teachers can ask and answer questions. Further, fasteners 9 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the liquid crystal panel 8, so that a recipe sheet describing the contents of the cooking operation can be fastened.
[0044]
At the other end of the cooking table 3, a residue storage unit 10 for storing food residues is provided. Above the sink 4, a stainless steel plate 19 is slidably provided. Ingredients and finished products can be placed here.
[0045]
A cooking utensil storage unit 11 for storing cooking utensils is provided below the cooking table 3, and the cooking utensil storage unit 11 stores commonly used cooking utensils such as a pot, a frying pan, and a ladle. I have. A refrigerator storage 12 and a room temperature storage 13 are provided below the cooking utensil storage unit 11, and fresh foods such as meat and fish to be used on the day are stored in the refrigerator storage 12. The room-temperature food storage 13 stores seasonings, such as salt and sugar, which can be stored at room temperature. In addition, the refrigerated food storage 12 is provided with a temperature control function, and the temperature can be appropriately adjusted so that the cooked food can be refrigerated and stored at a suitable temperature once when brought back. The amount of cooking in the cooking class is usually 1 to 2 kg, and at most 5 kg or less, so that the capacity is set to an amount that can store at least 5 kg of food.
[0046]
An accessory storage 14 is provided below the refrigerated food storage 12 and the room-temperature food storage 13, and stores bags and the like of students. Since a bag or the like can be stored in the accessory storage 14, security on the security surface can be achieved. Further, a container storage 20 is provided, and the container storage 20 stores a take-out container used for bringing back cooked food.
[0047]
A washing water receiving tank 15 is provided below the sink 4 and in front of the water tank 6 so as to communicate with the sink 4, so that the drainage of the washing water used in the sink 4 flows. ing.
[0048]
Further, a microwave oven 17 as a heating means is provided below the electric stove 7, and the microwave oven 17 and the electric stove 7 are used as a heating source. And can be cooked efficiently.
[0049]
In addition, a power supply insertion port 18 is provided at the upper left end of the front side surface of the cabinet body 1 so that electric appliances such as a food processor necessary for improving cooking efficiency can be used. Therefore, since an extension cord is not required, the danger of being caught on the cord can be reduced.
[0050]
A water supply operation in the cooking cabinet as described above will be described.
First, an appropriate amount of water is applied to the tank body 61. Further, the charging device 31 is connected to the commercial power supply 70 to charge the storage battery 32. When the charging is completed, the connection of the charging device 31 to the commercial power supply 70 is released and the cord is stored. As a result, the cooking cabinet can be freely moved and installed at a predetermined location. Then, when using the washing water, the pedal switch 64 is depressed. Then, since AC power is supplied to the water supply pump 62 through the inverter circuit 33, the water supply pump 62 is driven to suck water from the water tank 6 and discharge water from the water tap 5.
[0051]
Another example of the power supply device will be described with reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 4, 5, and 6 are block diagrams showing a power supply system.
[0052]
The power supply device 40 shown in FIG. 4 includes a charging device 41 composed of a circuit for full-wave rectification of a commercial 100 volt power supply with a silicon rectifier, and a storage battery 42 in which four commercially available 24 volt lead storage batteries for trucks are connected in series. ing. The storage battery 42 is connected to a water supply pump 62 having a built-in inverter circuit and capable of generating a desired frequency by dial adjustment, and is connected to a rice cooker, an IH cooker and the like having a built-in inverter circuit. . A pedal switch 64 is connected to the water supply pump 62.
[0053]
The power supply device 50 shown in FIG. 5 includes a car equipment charging device 51 and a 12-volt storage battery 52 for an automobile. The charging device 51 is connected to a commercial power supply 43. Is connected to a water supply pump 62. The water supply pump 62 uses a small motor driven by DC 12 volts. A pedal switch 64 is connected to the water supply pump 62.
[0054]
The power supply device 60 shown in FIG. 6 includes a commercial power supply 70, and a water supply pump 62 is connected to the commercial power supply 61. The water supply pump 62 is driven by a small AC 100 volt motor. A pedal switch 64 is connected to the water supply pump 62.
[0055]
When using such a cooking cabinet in a cooking class, the cooking cabinet is set by moving it to a position where the instructor's demonstration is easy to understand according to the number of participants, the contents of the cooking training, and the space of the installation place. When used outdoors, place it in a flat and stable place.
[0056]
Next, the configuration of a network when the above-described cooking cabinet is used in a cooking class will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a network configuration.
[0057]
In FIG. 7, reference numeral 21 denotes a terminal used by a student. The student terminal 21 is connected to a liquid crystal display 22 as a display unit and a keyboard 23 as input means. Reference numeral 24 denotes an instructor server. The instructor server 24 is connected to a liquid crystal display 25 as display means and a keyboard 26 as input means. The instructor's server 24 is connected to the student's terminal 21 wirelessly or by wire.
[0058]
In the above configuration, the student can access the instructor's server 24, take in the recipe and the like into the student's terminal 21, display it on the liquid crystal display 22, and recognize it. In addition, questions to the instructor can be input from the keyboard 23 and sent to the instructor server 24. The instructor can recognize the student's question on the liquid crystal display 25, inputs the answer using the keyboard 26, and sends the answer to the student terminal 21. Thereby, the student can read the answer of the instructor on the liquid crystal display 22.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the cooking cabinet can be moved to any location by the traveling means and installed. Further, from storage of food materials to washing and heating can be performed by one cooking cabinet. Furthermore, since the water tank is provided below the cooking table, the upper surface of the cabinet can be used effectively, and the risk of injury or the like can be eliminated.
[0060]
In addition, when a storage battery is used as the power supply for the water supply pump, there is no need to connect with a water pipe and a hose, and there is no need to connect to a commercial power supply. And it can be easily moved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an entire cooking cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a water tank installation portion of one embodiment of a cooking cabinet according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a power supply system of one embodiment of a cooking cabinet according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a power supply system of another embodiment of the cooking cabinet according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a power supply system of another embodiment of the cooking cabinet according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a power supply system of a cooking cabinet according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a network configuration when a cooking cabinet according to the present invention is used in a cooking class.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cabinet main body 2 ... Wheel 3 ... Cooking table 4 ... Sink 5 ... Water tap 6 ... Water tank 7 ... Electric stove 8 ... Liquid crystal panel 10 ... Cookware storage part 12 ... Refrigerated food storage 13 ... Room temperature food storage 14 ... Accessory storage unit 15 Cleaning water receiving tank 17 Microwave oven 30, 40, 50, 60 Power supply device 31, 41, 51 Charging device 32, 42, 52 Storage battery 33 Inverter circuit 62 Water supply pump 64 Pedal switch 70 …Commercial power supply

Claims (11)

A traveling means for moving the cooking cabinet, a sink for washing and adding water to the food, a water tap for supplying water to the sink, a water tank for supplying water to the water tap, and a water tank for supplying water to the water tap. A water pump driven by electric power for sending water from a tank to a water faucet, a cooking table for performing a cooking operation, and heating means for heating and cooking the food, wherein the water tank is located below the cooking table; A cooking cabinet, characterized in that it is arranged in a cooking cabinet. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the water supply pump is driven by a commercial power supply. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a storage battery, a charging device for charging the storage battery, or a dry battery, wherein the water supply pump is driven by the storage battery or the dry battery. The cooking cabinet according to claim 3, wherein an inverter circuit is connected to the storage battery, and the water supply pump is driven by AC power inverted by the inverter circuit. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a residue storage unit configured to store a food residue discharged during a cooking operation. 5. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a food storage for storing food to be cooked. The cooking cabinet according to claim 6, wherein the food storage has a cooling function. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a cooking utensil storage section for storing cooking utensils. The cooking cabinet according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying a cooking process. The cooking cabinet according to claim 9, wherein the display unit can repeatedly display the cooking process. Input means for inputting a question from the cooker to the display unit is connected to the display unit, a terminal for controlling the display unit is connected, and a server is connected to this terminal via a network. The cooking cabinet according to claim 9, wherein an input means and a display unit are connected to the cooking cabinet.

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