HEATING CIRCULATOR COOKER WITH OPENABLE PUMP HOUSING
A sous-vide circulator cooker temperature control device preferably suited for home cooking. The circulator cooker temperature control device includes an outer portion, an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a controller and the middle portion is connected to the upper portion, the middle portion comprises a motor coupled to the controller and a heater configured for at least partial immersion in a fluid. The lower portion is coupled to the middle portion, the lower portion having a pump mechanism. The pump mechanism can also include a housing and an impeller mechanism which can be accessed by removal of a removable cover.
1 . A circulator cooker temperature control device comprising:
an upper portion including a controller; and
an outer portion containing a middle portion and a lower portion, the middle portion connected to the upper portion, the middle portion comprising a motor coupled to the controller and coupled to a heater configured for at least partial immersion in a fluid;
wherein the lower portion is coupled to the middle portion, the lower portion having a pump mechanism, the pump mechanism further compromising a housing and an impeller mechanism that can be opened by a removable cover.
2 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 , wherein the upper portion further comprises a display device and an input device coupled to the controller.
3 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 , wherein the middle portion further comprises a thermometer, and a water level sensor.
4 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 wherein the removable cover is selected from a group consisting of a sliding pane, a hinged door, and a screw cap.
5 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is a protective shell capable of securing the circulator;
6 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 5 further comprising an integrated clamp capable of securing the protective shell to the circulator.
7 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 , wherein the outer portion further comprises an enclosure wherein the enclosure has a plurality of indentations to allow preset fluid immersion depths to be made for easier placement into fluid.
8 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 wherein the removable cover includes at least one opening.
9 . The circulator cooker temperature control device of claim 1 wherein the outer portion includes at least one opening.