Cooking
It is an electrical device with timer controller to stop the gas flow according to the preset time. The timer switches off the gas regulator after cooking. It has digital display system for cookers to count the number of whistles too. The preset cooking time for different varieties of rice or different dishes can be preset with the clock and this system will automatically switch off the gas once the cooking gets over. This system also gives an alarm when the gas stove is switched off. It consists of two DC motor powered by a 12 volt battery with an analog clock. The timer is connected to the knob of the stove with thread. The timer will switch off the knob once the preset time is over. This device will also give alarm signal when the gas stove is switched off. This device prevents food from being over-cooked, saving fuel, time, energy and money. There are different devices available in literature1 that cut off the gas supply but they are stand alone devices. However, the present innovation is a retrofitting device that can be attached to existing gas stoves. In addition, it has the option to provide an alarm and also to count and display the number of whistle while using pressure cooker. A patent (73/CHE/2009) has been filed by NIF in his name.
Link: It consists of two DC motor powered by a 12 volt battery with an analog clock. The timer is connected to the knob of the stove with thread. The timer will switch off the knob once the preset time is over. This device will also give alarm signal when the gas stove is switched off. This device prevents food from being over-cooked, saving fuel, time, energy and money.
Manufacturing Capacity: b) Design Support
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