JPH10155663A - Cooker - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Hinges and cords are not exposed to the outside,
Provided is a hot plate in which two main bodies are foldable. SOLUTION: A first support shaft 21 and a second support shaft 22 projecting from side surfaces of a first main body 1 and a second main body 2 are connected to a first elongated hole 23 and a second elongated hole 24 formed in a connecting plate 3. To be engaged.
As the support shafts 21 and 22 rotate in the slots 23 and 24, the main bodies 1 and 2 rotate in the opening direction. Next, the main bodies 1 and 2 are connected to each other by sliding the support shafts 21 and 22 in a direction approaching each other. The two main bodies 1 and 2 can be folded and opened, and if electric signal terminals are provided on the facing surfaces 1b and 2b of the two main bodies 1 and 2, the joining can be performed smoothly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a heating cooker for heating and cooking an object to be cooked, and more particularly to a hot plate which has two main bodies and which can be folded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a hot plate is composed of a main body on which a heating element such as a sheath heater is mounted, and a cooking plate mounted on the surface of the main body. Some hot plates have two main bodies and can fold both main bodies (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-13743).
No. 5, JP-A-57-137436, JP-A-1
175737, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-17538). FIG. 14 is an external view of a conventional typical hot plate having two main bodies. In this hot plate, the two main bodies 81 are connected by hinges 82 provided at one ends thereof, and can be opened as shown in FIG. 14 at the time of cooking or folded at the time of storage. Such a hot plate is
There are advantages that many objects can be cooked at a time, and that much space is not required for storage.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned folding hot plate, since the two main bodies 81 are connected by the hinges 82, the hinges 82 are exposed on the surface of the main body 81 and the appearance is not good. . In the open state, a hinge 82 creates a gap between the two main bodies 81,
There is a possibility that water, broth or the like may drop from the gap and penetrate into the main body 81.

[0004] Electrical connection between the two main bodies 81, such as a power supply voltage and a signal from a temperature sensor, is made by a cord 83 drawn out from the side surface of the two main bodies 81. For this reason, the cord 83 may be in the way during cooking or bulky during storage. Further, when the cord 83 is provided outside, it is necessary to enhance the bending resistance of the cord 83 and to protect the cord 83 against external force.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a hot plate in which two main bodies can be folded without exposing hinges and cords to the outside.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first body having a first cooking plate,
A second main body having a second cooking plate, and a connecting plate for connecting the two main bodies in a foldable manner, and a side surface of both main bodies,
The first support shaft and the second support shaft are respectively protruded, and the connecting plate includes:
A first elongated hole and a second elongated hole are formed respectively for engaging the support shafts, rotating the main bodies, and moving the main bodies toward and away from each other. .

According to this configuration, the first and second support shafts protruding from the side surfaces of the first and second main bodies are formed in the first and second long holes formed in the connecting plate, respectively. Since the shafts are engaged, when the respective support shafts rotate in the respective elongated holes, both the main bodies are rotated in the opening direction. Thereafter, the main bodies are moved and connected by sliding the respective support shafts in the directions approaching each other in the respective elongated holes.

As described above, by rotating the first main body and the second main body, both main bodies can be folded and opened. In addition, since the two main bodies are moved and connected to each other, for example, when the electric signal terminals are provided on the opposing surfaces of the two main bodies, the joining can be performed smoothly. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cord for connecting the two main bodies outside. Disappears.

The cooking device according to a second aspect of the present invention is the cooking device according to the first aspect, wherein one end of each of the long holes is provided with each support shaft when the first body or the second body is rotated. A support concave portion for supporting is formed, respectively.

According to this configuration, when the first main body or the second main body rotates, the first support shaft or the second support shaft fits into the support recess formed at one end of each elongated hole and is supported. You. Therefore, each support shaft can rotate without shifting in each of the long holes.

The cooking device according to claim 3 is the cooking device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the other end of each of the long holes is provided when the first main body and the second main body are opened. A locking recess for locking each support shaft is formed.

According to this configuration, when the first main body and the second main body are connected, the first support shaft or the second support shaft fits into the locking recess formed at the other end of each long hole. Supported. Therefore, the connected state of the two main bodies can be reliably maintained.

[0013] The cooking device according to claim 4 is the cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A pin is provided on a side surface of the first main body or the second main body so as to protrude from the side surface of each of the two main bodies by sliding in each of the long holes to stabilize the posture when the main bodies are moved. .

According to this configuration, when the first main body and the second main body move, the pins protruding from the side surfaces of both main bodies slide in the elongated hole together with the first or second support shaft. . Therefore, both main bodies can move stably.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a heating cooker according to the first aspect, wherein each support shaft is formed in a kamaboko-shaped cross section, and each elongated hole has a width corresponding to each support shaft. The diameter is smaller than the diameter.

According to this structure, when the first main body and the second main body rotate, the diameter of the support shaft is smaller than the width of the linear portion of the elongated hole, so that each support shaft has a corresponding length. It rotates at one end of the long hole without shifting in the hole. Further, when the first main body and the second main body move, since the vertical movement of the support shaft is regulated by the width of the long hole, both main bodies can move stably.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a first body having a first cooking plate, a second body having a second cooking plate, and both bodies are foldably connected. And a connecting plate for the first main shaft,
A second support shaft, a first auxiliary shaft, and a second auxiliary shaft are respectively protruded, and the connecting plate is engaged with each of the support shafts to rotate both main bodies.
Further, a first elongated hole and a second elongated hole for moving the main bodies in the directions of approaching and separating from each other are respectively formed, and a first auxiliary for sliding each auxiliary shaft when rotating and sliding each support shaft. Hole,
The second auxiliary holes are formed respectively.

According to this configuration, when the first main body and the second main body rotate, the first support shaft and the second support shaft rotate, and the first auxiliary shaft and the second auxiliary shaft use the first auxiliary shaft. It slides along the hole and the second auxiliary hole. Therefore, both main bodies can rotate more stably. In addition, when the two main bodies move, each support shaft slides and each auxiliary shaft slides along each auxiliary hole, so that both main bodies can move more stably.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a first main body having a first cooking plate, a second main body having a second cooking plate, and both main bodies are rotatable and mutually movable. A connecting plate that is supported so as to be close to and separated from each other and foldably connected to each other. It is characterized by quantitative overlap.

According to this configuration, since the first main body and the second main body are moved and connected, one end of the first cooking plate and the one end of the second cooking plate overlap by a predetermined amount in a state where both main bodies are connected.
For this reason, a gap when viewed from above can be eliminated between the two main bodies, so that even if water, broth or the like is dripped, for example, it does not enter the main bodies.

The heating cooker according to claim 8 is the heating cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
On the opposing surfaces of the first body and the second body facing each other in an open state, there are provided a signal conducting terminal joined by connecting the two bodies, and a protection means for protecting the signal conducting terminal from being exposed to the outside. It is characterized by being provided.

According to this configuration, since the first main body and the second main body are moved and connected, the signal conducting terminals provided on the opposing surfaces of the two main bodies are reliably and smoothly joined.
Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a cord for connecting the separated main bodies to the outside. In addition, since the signal conducting terminal is provided with a protection means, the terminal is not exposed to the outside, so that adhesion of dust and dirt can be prevented.

The heating cooker according to the ninth aspect is the heating cooker according to any one of the first to eighth aspects,
A lock mechanism is provided for connecting and holding the first main body and the second main body when the first main body and the second main body come into contact with each other in an open state.

According to this configuration, the state in which the first main body and the second main body are connected to each other can be reliably held by the lock mechanism.

A heating cooker according to a tenth aspect is the heating cooker according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the opposing surfaces opposing each other when the first main body and the second main body are open. Is provided with a detecting means for detecting whether or not the contact has occurred.

According to this configuration, when the first main body and the second main body are connected, the two main bodies may be energized only when it is detected by the detecting means that the connection has been securely performed. For this reason, if the two main bodies are not securely connected, no power is supplied to one of the main bodies, so that the safety is enhanced.

The heating cooker according to claim 11 is the heating cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the connecting plate is detached from at least one of the first main body and the second main body. It is characterized by being free.

According to this configuration, when any one of the main bodies is removed from the connecting plate, the first main body and the second main body can be separated from each other. Accordingly, the cooking can be performed by separating the two main bodies as necessary according to the number of people at the time of cooking, the size of the dining table, and the like.

[0029]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a hot plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A shows a state in which the hot plate is folded (hereinafter referred to as a “folded state”), and FIG. ) Show the state in which the hot plate is opened. Referring to FIG. 2, the hot plate includes two main bodies, a first main body 1 and a second main body 2. The first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are provided with a connecting plate 3 for connecting the two main bodies 1 and 2 in a foldable manner. The connecting plate 3 includes a rectangular flat plate 4 and two flanges 5 extending from both ends of the flat plate 4 in the orthogonal direction. The first and second support shafts 21 and 22 provided on the side surfaces of the two main bodies 1 and 2 are formed with a first elongated hole 23 formed in the flange 5 of the connection plate 3. , By being engaged with the second elongated holes.

The first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are respectively provided with a first cooking plate 11 and a second cooking plate on which objects to be cooked are placed. The cooking plates 11 and 12 may be formed integrally with the main bodies 1 and 2.

On the surface of the first main body 1, there is provided an operation section 6 for turning on / off a power supply, setting a cooking temperature, and the like. A mounting portion 8 for mounting the power cord 7 is formed on a side surface of the first main body 1.

Base side surface 1 of first body 1 and second body 2
Handles 9a and 9b are attached to a and 2a so as to be easily carried in a folded state. In addition, rubber projections 10 for supporting the main bodies 1 and 2 in an open state, or folding legs or rollers are provided on the back surfaces of the main bodies 1 and 2. Each of the main bodies 1 and 2 is horizontally held by the projection 10 and the connecting plate 3.

With the above configuration, the hot plate can fold both the main bodies 1 and 2 as shown in FIG. 2A, and does not take up a storage space when storing. At the time of cooking, as shown in FIG.
It can be used as a hot plate twice as large.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the first cooking plate 11, in which (a) is a sectional view and a partially cutaway bottom view,
(b) is an enlarged sectional view of a part A of (a). 1st cooking board 11
Is composed of a main body 11a, a peripheral wall 11b erected on the periphery of the main body 11a, and a flange 11c extending at an upper end of the peripheral wall 11b, and is made of a non-conductive material such as non-conductive ceramics. It is integrally molded. However, one end on the right side of the first cooking plate 11 that is fitted with the second cooking plate 12 in a state where both the main bodies 1 and 2 are open is a horizontal extending portion 11e and a horizontal extending portion where the flange portion 11c extends horizontally. 11e. For this reason, at the right end, the horizontally extending portion 11e is lower than the flange portion 11c at the left end.

A heating element 13 on which a conductive material is applied or printed and an electrode pattern 14 on which a low-resistance conductive material is applied or printed are formed on the back surface of the main body 11a. The heating element 13 generates heat by energizing the electrode pattern 14. As described above, since the cooking plate itself generates heat, the heat efficiency can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b), a protective layer 15 coated with fluorine is formed on the surface of the main body 11a on which the object to be cooked is placed in order to improve the releasability. The back surface of the main body 11a is coated with a non-conductive material 16 insulatively except for the electric receiving part 14a. Note that the second cooking plate 12 also has the same structure except for one end portion connected to the first cooking plate 11, and therefore, for example, the second cooking plate is the first main body, and the first cooking plate is the second cooking plate.
Left and right can be interchanged and attached to the main body.

FIG. 1 explains the structure of the connecting portion between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 and the connecting plate 3,
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation from a folded state to an open state of FIG. Referring to FIG. 1 (a), a first support shaft 21 and a second support shaft 22 are protrudingly provided near one ends of the side surfaces of both main bodies 1 and 2, respectively. The connecting plate 3 is formed with a first elongated hole 23 and a second elongated hole 24 extending in the horizontal direction in which the support shafts 21 and 22 are slidably engaged.

FIG. 1A shows a state in which the main bodies 1 and 2 are folded. A gap is provided between the two main bodies 1 and 2 so that they do not interfere with each other when they rotate. When the main bodies 1 and 2 are opened in the direction of the white arrow B from this state, the respective support shafts 21 and 22 rotate in the respective elongated holes 23 and 24, respectively. As a result, the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b of the main bodies 1 and 2 are opposed to each other (see FIG. 1B. This state is hereinafter referred to as "opposed state"). From this facing state, both main bodies 1
2 in the direction of approaching each other (see white arrow C).
When the members 1 and 22 slide in the respective elongated holes 23 and 24 in the approaching direction, the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b of the main bodies 1 and 2 come into contact with each other (see FIG. 1 (c); "Contact state").

As described above, the main bodies 1 and 2 are connected to the respective support shafts 21 and
By rotating by the long holes 23 and 24 provided in the connecting plate 22 and the connecting plate 3, the two main bodies 1 and 2 can be folded or opened as shown in FIG.
For this reason, the hinge conventionally used for folding the main bodies 1 and 2 becomes unnecessary, and a hot plate with good appearance can be obtained. The straight portions of the long holes 23 and 24 are not limited to this shape, and may be inclined or curved. In short, it is only necessary that the two main bodies 1 and 2 move smoothly when the two main bodies 1 and 2 are opened or folded.

The first support shaft 21 and the second support shaft 22 are engaged with the long holes 23 and 24, respectively.
Each of the long holes 23 and 24 is constituted by one long hole, and each shaft 2
1 and 22 may be engaged together.

Further, in the hot plate of this embodiment, various devices are provided at a connecting portion where the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are connected. For example, in a state where the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b that face each other when the main bodies 1 and 2 are open are in contact with each other, one ends of the first cooking plate 11 and the second cooking plate 12 are overlapped by a predetermined amount. .

FIGS. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views of main parts of the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 for explaining the overlapping state.
Shows a case where the two main bodies 1 and 2 are in an opposed state, and (b) shows a case where the two main bodies 1 and 2 are in an abutting state. Both bodies 1, 2
Moves in the direction of the white arrow C (see FIG. 4 (a)), and the two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected (see FIG. 4 (b)).
The flange 12c of the second cooking plate 12 is positioned below the one horizontal extension 11e, and the two flanges overlap by a predetermined amount.

Even if water, broth or the like is dropped on the connecting portion due to the overlapping portion of the two flanges, water does not enter the inside of the main bodies 1 and 2.

As shown in the drawing, connection terminals 25 and 26 for signal conduction are arranged on the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b of the main bodies 1 and 2, respectively. Opposite surface 1b of first body 1
Is formed with a convex portion 27 having a hole 27 a, and a contact portion 25 a of the connection terminal 25 is provided in the convex portion 27. Further, a concave portion 28 is provided on the facing surface 2 b of the second main body 2.
Are formed, and the connection terminal 26 is provided so that the contact portion 26a is located in the concave portion 28. The connection terminal 26 is provided with a spring 30 that urges the contact portion 26a so as to protrude from the recess of the concave portion 28.

The two main bodies 1 and 2 face each other (see FIG. 4A).
And the contact portions 25a and 26a of the connection terminals 25 and 26 come into contact with each other.
Although the connection terminal 26 is pushed into the second main body 2 side by the connection terminal 25, since the connection terminal 26 is urged by the spring 30,
It is securely connected electrically.

Although FIG. 4 shows only one pair of connection terminals, actually, two pairs of positive and negative electrodes for the heating element 13 and one pair for the temperature sensor are provided.
A total of three pairs of connection terminals are provided. Therefore,
By joining the connection terminals for the heating element 13, current flows from the first body 1 to the second body 2.
The temperature information from the temperature sensor on the second main body 2 side is transmitted to the main body 1.

As described above, the two main bodies 1 and 2 are moved and connected, so that the connection terminals 25 and 26 can come into contact from the front. Therefore, electrical connection can be reliably and smoothly performed. Therefore, unlike the related art, there is no need to provide a cord or the like for connecting the main bodies 1 and 2 to the outside, and the cord and the like do not protrude outside the outer surfaces of the main bodies 1 and 2.

Further, the connection terminals 25 and 26 in FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG.
32 may be provided respectively. Cover 31,3
Between the main body 2 and the two main bodies 1 and 2, springs 33, which urge the covers 31 and 32 to always cover the connection terminals 25 and 26,
34 are provided.

When the two main bodies 1 and 2 face each other, the contact portions 25 of the connection terminals 25 and 26 are
a and 26a are covered (see FIG. 5 (a)). Then, when the two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected, the cover 31,
32 are pushed into each other inside the main body (see FIG. 5B). Then, the contact portions 25a, 26a of the connection terminals 25, 26 penetrate through the through holes 31a, 31b provided in the covers 31, 32 and make contact.

As described above, since the connection terminals 25 and 26 are not exposed to the outside when the two main bodies 1 and 2 are not in the contact state, the attachment of dust and dirt is prevented, and the connection terminals 25 and 26 are not affected by external impact. The terminal can be prevented from being damaged.

Although not shown in FIG.
The two opposing surfaces 1b, 2b are provided with a proximity switch as a detecting means and a proximity body on the surface facing the proximity switch, respectively, and detect whether or not both main bodies 1, 2 are connected. I have.

The output of the proximity switch is output to the first main unit 1.
If the two main bodies 1 and 2 are not securely connected to each other, power is not supplied to the connection terminals. for that reason,
The safety of the hot plate can be improved.

Instead of the proximity switch, a sensor, such as a microswitch, for detecting that two objects have approached each other by a predetermined amount may be provided.

Further, the opposing surfaces 1b, 2b of the two main bodies 1, 2
As shown in FIG. 6, a lock mechanism for connecting and holding the main bodies 1 and 2 when they are brought into contact with each other is provided at an end near the connecting plate 3. Specifically, the lock mechanism includes a lever 36 rotatably provided on the first main body 1 with the support shaft 35 as a fulcrum, and a second main body 2 facing the lever 36.
And a recess 37 provided in the notch 39. A claw 36 a is formed at the tip of the lever 36, and the lever 36 is urged clockwise by a spring 38.

When the two main bodies 1 and 2 gradually move closer to each other by moving from the facing state (see FIGS. 6A and 6B), the pawl 36a of the lever 36 comes into contact with the notch 39 of the second main body 2. Touch Then, when the main bodies 1 and 2 are further approached, the lever 36 is rotated, and the pawl 36a of the lever 36 is
7 (see FIG. 6 (c)). The two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected and held by this hook. Therefore, the connection state of the connection terminals 25 and 26 described above can be reliably maintained.

A plurality of such lock mechanisms may be provided on the peripheral ends of the opposing surfaces 1b and 2b of the main bodies 1 and 2, and further, in order to hold the main bodies 1 and 2 in a folded state. It may be provided on the base side surfaces 1a, 2a (see FIG. 2) near the handles 9a, 9b.

Next, a modification of the connecting portion between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 and the connecting plate 3 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, first and second long holes 41 and 42 formed in the connection plate 3.
At both ends of the main body 1 or the second main body 2, the supporting recesses 41 a and 42 a for supporting the first support shaft 21 or the second support shaft 22 when the first main body 1 or the second main body 2 rotates, and when both main bodies 1 and 2 are opened. Locking recesses 41b, 4 for locking the support shafts 21, 22
2b may be provided.

When the main bodies 1 and 2 rotate, each support shaft 2
Due to their own weights, 1 and 22 fit into the supporting recesses 41a and 42a of the long holes 41 and 42, respectively. Then, the support shafts 21 and 22 rotate in the fitted state (see FIG. 7A).

Next, when the main bodies 1 and 2 move, the support shafts 21 and 22 are removed from the support recesses 41a and 42a.
It slides in the linear portion of each of the long holes 41 and 42 (see FIG. 7B). When the two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected, the support shafts 21 and 22 fit into the locking concave portions 41b and 42b provided at the other ends of the long holes 41 and 42 by their own weights (see FIG. 7C )). In this state, even if the two main bodies 1 and 2 are pulled in the direction in which they are separated from each other, the respective support shafts 21 and 22 are not
b and 42b, so they do not move.

As described above, the support recesses 41a and 42a and the locking recesses 41b and 42b allow the support shafts 21 and 22 to rotate without shifting within the slots 41 and 42 when the main bodies 1 and 2 rotate. Move. Therefore, the rotation operation is facilitated, the operability is improved, and the posture can be stabilized even when an external force is applied when both the main bodies 1 and 2 are open.

As shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the support shafts 21 and 22, the two main bodies 1 and 2
May be provided on the side surface of the device. The pins 45 and 46 are for stabilizing the posture of the main bodies 1 and 2 when the main bodies 1 and 2 move.

The pin 45 is formed in a spherical shape as shown in FIG. The pin 46 has the same configuration as the pin 45. Therefore, when the main bodies 1 and 2 are folded, the pins 45 and 46 are pushed in by the connecting plate 3 (see FIG. 8A). When the main bodies 1 and 2 are opened and moved, the pins 45 and 46 are moved to the first and second positions.
It fits in the second long holes 47 and 48 and slides in the long holes 47 and 48 together with the support shafts 21 and 22 until the two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). ). Therefore, the posture of both main bodies 1 and 2 can be moved stably.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which the pin 45 fits into the long hole 47 when viewed from above. A groove 3 a is formed in the connecting plate 3 so as to be continuous with the elongated hole 47. When the first main body 1 moves, the groove 3a
5 is to be guided to the long hole 47.

The pins 45 and 46 are not limited to spherical shapes, and may have a cylindrical shape on the exposed side, such as a bullet.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first and second support shafts 51 and 52 are formed in a semi-cylindrical sectional shape, and the first and second long holes 53 and 54 are formed in the respective support shafts 51 and 52. It may be formed according to the cross-sectional shape. That is, each slot 5
One end of each of the shafts 3 and 54 is formed in a substantially circular shape so that each of the support shafts 51 and 52 rotates, and the other end is formed in a substantially sector shape. Shafts 51, 52
May be formed such that its width is smaller than the diameter of the.

With such a configuration, when the main bodies 1 and 2 rotate (see FIG. 10A), the support shafts 51 and 52 rotate at one ends of the long holes 53 and 54. At this time, the width of the straight portion of each of the long holes 53, 54 is smaller than the diameter of each of the support shafts 51, 52.
2 does not shift toward the straight line portion. When the main bodies 1 and 2 move, the support shafts 51 and 52 slide along the linear portions of the long holes 53 and 54 (see FIG. 10B). Each support shaft 51, 52 formed in a kamaboko shape
Since the vertical movement is restricted by the width of the linear portion, the main bodies 1 and 2 cannot be rotated, and are moved in a stable posture. Then, when the two main bodies 1 and 2 are connected, the support shafts 51 and 52 reach the other ends of the long holes 53 and 54 (see FIG. 10C).

As described above, when the two main bodies 1 and 2 rotate, the respective support shafts 51 and 52 do not shift and the respective long holes 53 and
It rotates at one end of 54. When the main bodies 1 and 2 move, the vertical movement of the support shafts 51 and 52 is regulated by the width of the linear portions of the long holes 53 and 54, so that the main bodies 1 and 2 are stable. You can move. further,
Since the support shafts 51 and 52 cannot rotate in the contact state, the main bodies 1 and 2 do not rotate.

FIG. 11 is a view showing another modification of the connecting portion between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 and the connecting plate 3. FIG.
With reference to (a), on the side surfaces of the first main body 1 and the second main body 2, in addition to the first and second support shafts 21 and 22, the respective support shafts 21 and 22 are provided.
A first auxiliary shaft 61 and a second auxiliary shaft 62 are protruded from a predetermined position at a certain distance from the first auxiliary shaft 61. In addition, each of the long holes 63 and 64 formed in the connecting plate 3 is the first hole formed in the horizontal direction.
The horizontal hole 63a, the second horizontal hole 64a, and each horizontal hole 63a,
A first auxiliary hole 63b and a second auxiliary hole 64b each having one end communicating with the second auxiliary hole 64b are formed in an arc shape.
A first extension hole 63c and a second extension hole 64c are formed in parallel with the horizontal holes 63a and 64a so as to communicate with the other end of b.

When both the main bodies 1 and 2 are in the folded state,
Each of the support shafts 21 and 22 is engaged with a position of one end of each of the horizontal holes 63a and 64a, and each of the auxiliary shafts 61 and 62 is connected to each of the horizontal holes 63a and 64a.
64a is engaged with the position of the other end (see FIG. 11 (a)). When the two main bodies 1 and 2 are rotated, each support shaft 21,
22 is rotated at one end of each of the horizontal holes 63a and 64a, but the auxiliary shafts 61 and 62 slide in the auxiliary holes 63b and 64b (see FIG. 11B). Then, both main bodies 1, 2
Move, the support shafts 21 and 22 are connected to the horizontal holes 63.
a, 64a, each of the auxiliary shafts 61, 62 has its own extension hole 63c,
The main bodies 1 and 2 are connected to each other by sliding the members 64c respectively (see FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d)).

As described above, when the main bodies 1 and 2 rotate, the respective support shafts 21 and 22 rotate and the respective auxiliary shafts 6 rotate.
1 and 62 slide along the auxiliary holes 63b and 64b, respectively. Therefore, both the main bodies 1 and 2 can rotate more stably. When the main bodies 1 and 2 move, the support shafts 21 and 22 slide and the auxiliary shafts 61 and
Since 62 slides along each extension hole 63c, 64c,
Both the main bodies 1 and 2 can move more stably.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG.
The configuration of the first and second horizontal holes 63 a and the first auxiliary holes 63
b, or between the second horizontal hole 64a and the second auxiliary hole 64b.
May be separated from each other.

Incidentally, the second support shaft 22 of the second main body 2 may be made to be freely retractable. Then, the second support shaft 22
By pressing the connecting plate 3 as shown in FIG.
The second main body 2 can be detached from the main body, and both main bodies 1 and 2 can be separated from each other.

If the two main bodies 1 and 2 can be separated,
For example, when cooking by a small number of people, only the first main body 1 provided with the attaching portion 8 to which the operation unit 6 and the power cord 7 can be attached is used. It is possible to use them properly. Further, when not in use, it may be stored in a separated state, so that the storage space can be effectively used.

The two main bodies 1 and 2 are the first main body 1
The support shafts 21 may be separated by allowing the support shafts 21 to freely move in and out, or the support shafts 21 and 22 may be detachable from the main bodies 1 and 2, and the first support shaft 21 or the second support shaft 22 may be provided. May be separated by withdrawing. Alternatively, for example, the connecting plate 3 may be disassembled into the flat plate 4 and the flange 5, and the main body 1 and the main body 1 may be separated by removing the connecting plate 3 from the main body 1 and the main body 1.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that many modifications and changes can be made to the above-described embodiment within the scope of the present invention. For example, the second main body 2 may be provided with an operation section, a power cord, and the like so that cooking can be performed independently.

[0077]

As is apparent from the above description, claim 1
According to the described invention, the first main body and the second main body are rotatably supported by the connecting plate so as to be rotatable and close to and away from each other, so that the first main body and the second main body can be folded. In addition, if electric signal terminals are provided on the opposing surfaces of the two main bodies, the joining can be performed smoothly, and there is no need to provide a cord for connecting the two main bodies. Therefore, unlike the conventional heating cooker, the hinges and the cords are not exposed to the outside, so that a good-looking heating cooker can be provided.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first
When the main body and the second main body are rotated, the support shaft fits into the support recess, so that the support shaft can be held without being shifted in the elongated hole, and the operability at the time of rotation is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first
When the main body and the second main body are connected, the support shaft fits into the locking recess, so that the two main bodies can surely maintain the connected state without being separated from each other by an external force.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first
When the main body and the second main body move, the pins protruding from the side surfaces of the two main bodies slide in the elongated hole together with the first support shaft or the second support shaft, so that the posture of both main bodies at the time of movement is stabilized. , No unnecessary force is required, and operability is improved.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first
The postures of the main body and the second main body during rotation and movement can be stably held.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first
When the main body and the second main body rotate, the first support shaft and the second support shaft rotate, and the first auxiliary shaft and the second auxiliary shaft slide along the first auxiliary hole and the second auxiliary hole, respectively. Move. Therefore, both main bodies can be rotated more stably. In addition, when the two main bodies move, each support shaft slides and each auxiliary shaft slides along the auxiliary hole, so that both main bodies can move more stably.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, one end of the first cooking plate and the other end of the second cooking plate overlap by a predetermined amount in a state where the two main bodies are connected to each other. Can be eliminated, and for example, even if water, broth or the like is dropped, intrusion of water or the like into the main body can be prevented.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the signal conducting terminals provided on the opposing surfaces of the two main bodies are securely and smoothly joined to each other, a cord for connecting the separated main bodies is provided. There is no need to provide it outside. In addition, since the signal conducting terminal is provided with a protection means, the terminal is not exposed to the outside, so that adhesion of dust and dirt can be prevented.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the first main body and the second main body can be reliably held in the open state by the lock mechanism, and can be prevented from moving during use.

According to the tenth aspect, when the first main body and the second main body are connected, it is possible to reliably detect that the connection has been performed by the detecting means. If the power is supplied to the power supply, safety is further improved.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, if the first main body or the second main body is detached from the connecting plate, the first main body or the second main body can be removed.
The body and the second body can be separated. Therefore, for example, cooking can be performed in accordance with the number of people at the time of cooking, the size of the dining table, and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows the structure and operation of a connecting portion between a first main body and a second main body and a connecting plate of a heating cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) showing a state in which both main bodies are folded, (b) ) Shows the two bodies open, and (c) shows the two bodies connected.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are external views of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a state in which both main bodies are folded, and FIG.

3A and 3B show a first cooking plate, wherein FIG. 3A is a sectional view and a bottom view, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged sectional view of a portion A of FIG.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show the vicinity of the opposing surfaces of the first and second cooking plates in both main bodies, wherein FIG. 4A shows a state before connecting both main bodies and FIG. 4B shows a state after connecting both main bodies.

FIGS. 5A and 5B show the mounting structure of the protective cover of the connection terminal in both the main bodies, wherein FIG. 5A shows the state before connecting the two main bodies, and FIG.

6A and 6B show the structure of a lock mechanism, wherein FIG. 6A shows a state before connecting both bodies, FIG. 6B shows a state during movement of both bodies, and FIG. 6C shows a state after connecting both bodies.

FIG. 7 shows a modification of the connecting portion between the two main bodies and the connecting plate,
(a) is a state in which both bodies are folded, (b) is a state in which both bodies are open, and (c) is a state in which both bodies are connected.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show another modification of the connecting portion between the two main bodies and the connecting plate, wherein FIG. 8A shows a state in which both main bodies are folded, FIG. 8B shows a state in which both main bodies are opened, and FIG. Diagram showing the connected state

FIG. 9 is a view showing a structure of a pin;

FIGS. 10A and 10B show still another modified example of the connecting portion between the two main bodies and the connecting plate, wherein FIG. 10A shows a state in which both main bodies are folded, FIG. 10B shows a state in which both main bodies are opened, and FIG. Diagram showing the state of connecting

11A and 11B show still another modified example of the connecting portion between the two main bodies and the connecting plate, wherein FIG. 11A shows a state in which both main bodies are folded, FIG. 11B shows both main bodies being rotated, and FIG. Opened state, (d) shows both bodies connected

FIG. 12 is a view showing another modification of the auxiliary hole.

FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of the cooking device when both main bodies are separated from each other.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a conventional cooking device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st main body 2 2nd main body 3 Connecting plate 11 1st cooking plate 12 2nd cooking plate 21 1st support shaft 22 2nd support shaft 23 1st long hole 24 2nd long hole

Claims (11)

[Claims] A first body having a first cooking plate; a second body having a second cooking plate; and a connecting plate for connecting the two bodies in a foldable manner. A first support shaft and a second support shaft are respectively protruded, and the connecting plate is engaged with the respective support shafts to rotate the two main bodies, and to move the two main bodies in a direction of approaching and separating from each other. A heating cooker, wherein a first long hole and a second long hole are formed respectively. 2. A supporting recess for supporting each support shaft when the first main body or the second main body is rotated, at one end of each of the long holes.
The heating cooker as described. 3. A locking recess for locking each support shaft when the first main body and the second main body are opened, respectively, is formed at the other end of each of the long holes. The cooking device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein 4. A pin is provided on a side surface of the first main body or the second main body to stabilize the posture of the two main bodies when the two main bodies are moved by sliding in the long holes. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein 5. The support shaft according to claim 1, wherein each of the support shafts is formed in a semi-cylindrical cross-sectional shape, and a width of each of the long holes is smaller than a diameter of each of the support shafts. Cooking cooker. 6. A first main body having a first cooking plate, a second main body having a second cooking plate, and a connecting plate for connecting the two main bodies so as to be foldable. A first supporting shaft, a second supporting shaft, a first auxiliary shaft, and a second auxiliary shaft are respectively protruded, and the connecting plate is engaged with the respective supporting shafts to rotate the two main bodies; A first long hole and a second long hole for moving the main bodies in the direction of approaching and separating from each other are respectively formed, and a first long hole for sliding the auxiliary shafts when rotating and sliding the respective support shafts. A heating cooker, wherein a first auxiliary hole and a second auxiliary hole are respectively formed. 7. A first main body having a first cooking plate, a second main body having a second cooking plate, and a connecting plate for connecting the two main bodies so as to be rotatable and close to and away from each other so as to be foldable. A heating cooker characterized in that one end of each of the first cooking plate and the second cooking plate overlaps by a predetermined amount in a state where the opposing surfaces that are opposed to each other when the two main bodies are open are in contact with each other. 8. A signal conducting terminal joined by connecting the two main bodies to an opposing surface of the first body and the second body facing each other in an open state so that the signal conducting terminal is not exposed to the outside. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a protection means for protecting the cooking device. 9. A lock mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising a lock mechanism for connecting and holding said first main body and said second main body when said first main body and said second main body contact each other in an open state. The heating cooker according to any one of the above. 10. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a detecting unit configured to detect whether or not the opposing surfaces contact each other when the first main body and the second main body are open. A heating cooker according to claim 1. 11. The connecting plate includes a first body and a second body.
The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the cooking device is detachable from at least one of the main bodies.