Steam box waste heat recovery device

The steamer waste heat recovery device addresses slow heating and waste heat discharge by recycling steam heat to preheat the water tank, improving efficiency and ease of maintenance.

CN222187972UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17HENAN 3 ZHANG ENERGY INVESTMENT
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420911775.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-29
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-29

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Technical Problem

Steamers suffer from slow heating speed due to inefficient steam generation and waste heat discharge, leading to energy inefficiency and waste.

Method used

A steamer waste heat recovery device with a detachable waste heat recovery pipe that recycles waste heat to preheat the water tank, utilizing an exhaust fan to direct steam into the tank and incorporating a connecting mechanism for easy assembly and disassembly.

Benefits of technology

Accelerates steam generation in the water tank, enhances thermal energy utilization, and reduces energy waste by recycling steam heat, while ensuring easy maintenance and safety through a pressure controller.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam box waste heat recovery device which comprises a long-plate-shaped base in the horizontal direction, a conveying belt in the horizontal direction arranged on the upper surface of the base, a steam box shell arranged above the base, the steam box shell corresponds to the base in the horizontal direction, baffles are installed at the two ends of the steam box shell, a water tank is arranged on one side of the base, and the water tank is arranged on the other side of the base. The upper end of the water tank communicates with the interior of the base through a steam pipeline and is divided into a plurality of branch pipelines, the branch pipelines are horizontally arranged in the base and communicate with the interior of the steam box shell, the top of the steam box shell communicates with an exhaust fan through a heat dissipation pipe, and an air outlet of the exhaust fan communicates with an exhaust hose through a quick connector. The end, away from the exhaust fan, of the exhaust hose communicates with the interior of the water tank through a connecting mechanism. By arranging a detachable steam box shell and a pipeline for recycling waste heat, recycling of the waste heat of the steam box can be achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of steamers, and more specifically, to a steamer waste heat recovery device. Background Art

[0002] A steamer refers to a device that uses steam to heat food. The steam generated by heating the water in the water tank can heat the food in the steamer. Currently, the steam steamer has the following problems in the process of heating the water in the water tank: the heating speed is slow and it needs to be preheated for a period of time to generate enough steam; and when the steam is processing and steaming the food, when the steam rises to heat the food, the steam will be discharged from the steam hole and flow to the entire external space, which leads to waste heat, and its thermal energy conversion efficiency and thermal energy utilization rate are not high, thereby causing energy waste.

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, it is necessary to propose a steamer waste heat recovery device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to propose a steamer waste heat recovery device, which realizes the recovery and utilization of the steamer waste heat by setting a detachable waste heat recovery pipe and conducting the waste heat to a water tank through the pipe, providing thermal energy for preheating the water tank.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A steamer waste heat recovery device comprises a horizontal long plate-shaped base, a horizontal conveyor belt is arranged on the upper surface of the base, the conveyor belt is driven by a driving mechanism, a steamer shell for covering the conveyor belt is arranged above the base, the steamer shell and the base are horizontally corresponding, baffles are installed at both ends of the steamer shell, a water tank is arranged on one side of the base, the upper end of the water tank is connected to the inside of the base through a steam pipe and is divided into a plurality of branch pipes, the branch pipes are horizontally arranged in the base and connected to the inside of the steamer shell;

[0007] The top of the steam box shell is connected to an exhaust fan through a heat dissipation pipe, the air outlet of the exhaust fan is connected to an exhaust hose through a quick connector, and the end of the exhaust hose away from the exhaust fan is connected to the inside of the water tank through a connecting mechanism;

[0008] The connecting mechanism includes a sleeve base arranged on the top of the water tank and connected to the interior of the water tank, a docking sleeve matching the sleeve base is installed at the port of the exhaust hose away from the exhaust fan, a retaining ring is installed on the inner wall of the sleeve base, and the docking sleeve is inserted in the sleeve base and supported on the retaining ring.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: a locking assembly is arranged between the docking sleeve and the sleeve base, and the locking assembly is symmetrically arranged in two groups with the axis center of the docking sleeve as the symmetry axis, and respectively includes a clamping plate hinged on the outer wall of the docking sleeve by a torsion spring, a clamping groove matching the outer shape of the clamping plate is opened on the inner wall of the sleeve base, a placement groove for placing the clamping plate is arranged above the hinge on the outer wall of the docking sleeve, an installation groove is opened on the outer wall of the sleeve base at a position corresponding to the clamping groove, a horizontal through hole communicating with the clamping groove is opened at the bottom of the installation groove, a limiting ring is installed at the opening of the installation groove, a baffle rod is passed through the installation groove, the outer end of the baffle rod passes through the limiting ring, and the inner end thereof passes through the through hole, a limiting plate is arranged on the baffle rod at a position on one side of the limiting ring in the installation groove, a spring is sleeved on the baffle rod between the limiting plate and the bottom of the installation groove, and under the tensile force of the spring, the inner end of the baffle rod shrinks into the through hole.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: vertical slide grooves are provided on both inner side walls at both ends of the steamer shell, a gap is provided between the bottom end of the slide groove and the bottom of the steamer shell, through grooves corresponding to the slide grooves and matching with the baffles are provided on the top plates at both ends of the steamer shell, the baffles at the front and rear ends of the steamer shell are inserted into the corresponding slide grooves through the corresponding through grooves, and a pull plate is provided on the top end of the baffle through the through groove.

[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: a pressure controller is arranged on the water tank.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: a sealing ring is arranged on the inner wall of the sleeve base, and the outer wall of the docking sleeve abuts against the inner wall of the sealing ring.

[0013] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] By arranging a heat dissipation pipe on the steam box shell and bringing steam into the water tank through an exhaust fan, the inside of the water tank is heated to help the water tank generate steam faster, and part of the steam will enter the steam box shell through the steam pipe for recycling;

[0015] By providing a connecting mechanism and a locking assembly on the connecting mechanism, the disassembly of the docking sleeve and the sleeve base can be realized, that is, when the docking sleeve needs to be installed, it is only necessary to insert the docking sleeve into the sleeve base. After it is installed in place, under the action of the torsion spring, the clamping plate is clamped in the clamping groove. When the docking sleeve needs to be disassembled, it is only necessary to press the two blocking rods at the same time, and the inner end of the blocking rod moves the clamping plate into the placement groove, and then the docking sleeve can be removed.

[0016] By setting a pressure controller, it is possible to avoid excessive pressure in the water tank and discharge the gas in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the baffle at both ends of the steam box shell.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1. base; 2. conveyor belt; 3. steam box shell; 4. baffle; 5. water tank; 6. steam pipe; 7. branch pipe; 8. heat dissipation pipe; 9. exhaust fan; 10. quick connector; 11. exhaust hose; 12. sleeve base; 13. docking sleeve; 14. retaining ring; 15. snap-on plate; 16. snap-on groove; 17. mounting groove; 18. through hole; 19. limiting ring; 20. baffle rod; 21. limiting plate; 22. spring; 23. slide groove; 24. pull plate; 25. pressure controller; 26. sealing ring; 27. placement groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Embodiment: A steamer waste heat recovery device is provided with a detachable waste heat recovery pipe, and the waste heat is conducted to a water tank through the pipe, so as to provide thermal energy for preheating the water tank, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of the steamer waste heat.

[0024] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 A steam box waste heat recovery device comprises a horizontal long plate-shaped base 1, a horizontal conveyor belt 2 is arranged on the upper surface of the base 1, the conveyor belt 2 is driven by a driving mechanism, a steam box shell 3 for covering the conveyor belt 2 is arranged above the base 1, the steam box shell 3 corresponds to the base 1 in the horizontal direction, and is combined with Figure 4Baffles 4 are installed at both ends of the steamer shell 3, and a water tank 5 is arranged on one side of the base 1. The upper end of the water tank 5 is connected to the inside of the base 1 through a steam pipe 6 and is divided into a plurality of branch pipes 7. The branch pipes 7 are horizontally arranged in the base 1 and connected to the inside of the steamer shell 3. The arrangement of the branch pipes 7 helps the food in the steamer shell 3 to be heated evenly. The top of the steamer shell 3 is connected to an exhaust fan 9 through a heat dissipation 8. The air outlet of the exhaust fan 9 is connected to an exhaust hose 11 through a quick connector 10. The end of the exhaust hose 11 away from the exhaust fan 9 is connected to the inside of the water tank 5 through a connecting mechanism; the connecting mechanism includes a sleeve base 12 arranged on the top of the water tank 5 and connected to the inside thereof, a docking sleeve 13 matching the sleeve base 12 is installed at the port of the exhaust hose 11 away from the exhaust fan 9, a retaining ring 14 is installed on the inner wall of the sleeve base 12, and the docking sleeve 13 is inserted in the sleeve base 12 and carried on the retaining ring 14. A heat dissipation pipe 8 is provided on the steamer shell 3 for dissipating heat, and the steam is brought into the water tank 5 by the exhaust fan 9 to heat the inside of the water tank 5, thereby helping the water tank 5 to generate steam faster, and part of the steam will enter the steamer shell 3 through the steam pipe 6 to realize the recycling of the waste heat of the steamer.

[0025] Combination Figure 3 A locking assembly is provided between the docking sleeve 13 and the sleeve base 12, and the locking assembly is symmetrically arranged in two groups with the axis of the docking sleeve 13 as the symmetry axis, and each includes a clamping plate 15 hinged on the outer wall of the docking sleeve 13 through a torsion spring, a clamping groove 16 matching the outer shape of the clamping plate 15 is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve base 12, and a placement groove 27 for placing the clamping plate 15 is provided on the outer wall of the docking sleeve 13 above the hinge, and a mounting groove 17 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve base 12 at a position corresponding to the clamping groove 16. A horizontal through hole 18 communicating with the clamping groove 16 is opened at the bottom of the mounting groove 17, a limiting ring 19 is installed at the opening of the mounting groove 17, a blocking rod 20 is passed through the mounting groove 17, the outer end of the blocking rod 20 passes through the limiting ring 19, and the inner end thereof passes through the through hole 18, a limiting plate 21 is provided on the blocking rod 20 at a position on one side of the limiting ring 19 in the mounting groove 17, and a spring 22 is sleeved on the blocking rod 20 between the limiting plate 21 and the bottom of the mounting groove 17, and under the tensile force of the spring 22, the inner end of the blocking rod 20 shrinks into the through hole 18. The locking assembly is arranged on the connecting mechanism to realize the disassembly of the docking sleeve 13 and the sleeve base 12, that is, when the docking sleeve 13 needs to be installed, it is only necessary to insert the docking sleeve 13 into the sleeve base 12. After installation, under the action of the torsion spring, the clamping plate 15 is clamped in the clamping groove 16. When the docking sleeve 13 needs to be disassembled, it is only necessary to press the outer ends of the two baffle rods 20 at the same time, and the inner end of the baffle rod 20 moves the clamping plate 15 into the placement groove 27. Then the docking sleeve 13 can be removed, and the quick connector 10 at the other end can be removed at the same time, so that the exhaust hose 11 can be cleaned, disassembled and replaced.

[0026] refer to Figure 4 A vertical slide groove 23 is provided on both inner side walls at both ends of the steam box shell 3, and a gap is formed between the bottom end of the slide groove 23 and the bottom of the steam box shell 3. Through grooves corresponding to the slide groove 23 and matching with the baffle 4 are provided on the top plates at both ends of the steam box shell 3. The baffles 4 at the front and rear ends of the steam box shell 3 are inserted into the corresponding slide groove 23 through the corresponding through grooves. A pull plate 24 is provided at the top end of the baffle 4 through the through groove. This setting can realize the disassembly of the baffle 4. By adjusting the height of the baffle 4 to adjust the distance between the baffle 4 and the bottom of the steam box shell 3, the air pressure in the steam box shell 3 can be controlled, which is helpful for collecting and discharging waste heat.

[0027] refer to Figure 1 In order to avoid excessive pressure in the water tank 5 and discharge gas in time, a pressure controller 25 is provided on the water tank 5. Figure 2 , Figure 3 In order to ensure a tight connection of the connection mechanism, a sealing ring 26 is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve base 12 . When the docking sleeve 13 is docked and inserted into the sleeve base 12 , the outer wall of the docking sleeve 13 abuts against the inner wall of the sealing ring 26 .

[0028] The above are only preferred implementations of the utility model. The protection scope of the utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions under the idea of ​​the utility model belong to the protection scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, some improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of the utility model should also be regarded as the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A steam box waste heat recovery device, characterized in that: It comprises a horizontal long plate-shaped base, a horizontal conveyor belt is arranged on the upper surface of the base, the conveyor belt is driven by a driving mechanism, a steamer shell for covering the conveyor belt is arranged above the base, the steamer shell and the base are horizontally corresponding, baffles are installed at both ends of the steamer shell, a water tank is arranged on one side of the base, the upper end of the water tank is connected to the inside of the base through a steam pipe and is divided into a plurality of branch pipes, the branch pipes are horizontally arranged in the base and connected to the inside of the steamer shell; The top of the steam box shell is connected to an exhaust fan through a heat dissipation pipe, the air outlet of the exhaust fan is connected to an exhaust hose through a quick connector, and the end of the exhaust hose away from the exhaust fan is connected to the inside of the water tank through a connecting mechanism; The connecting mechanism includes a sleeve base arranged on the top of the water tank and connected to the interior of the water tank, a docking sleeve matching the sleeve base is installed at the port of the exhaust hose away from the exhaust fan, a retaining ring is installed on the inner wall of the sleeve base, and the docking sleeve is inserted in the sleeve base and supported on the retaining ring.

2. The steamer waste heat recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A locking assembly is provided between the docking sleeve and the sleeve base, and the locking assembly is symmetrically arranged in two groups with the axis center of the docking sleeve as the symmetry axis, and respectively includes a clamping plate hinged on the outer wall of the docking sleeve by a torsion spring, a clamping groove matching the outer shape of the clamping plate is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve base, a placement groove for placing the clamping plate is provided above the hinge on the outer wall of the docking sleeve, an installation groove is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve base at a position corresponding to the clamping groove, a horizontal through hole communicating with the clamping groove is provided at the bottom of the installation groove, a limiting ring is installed at the opening of the installation groove, a baffle rod is penetrated in the installation groove, the outer end of the baffle rod passes through the limiting ring, and the inner end thereof passes through the through hole, a limiting plate is provided on the baffle rod at a position on one side of the limiting ring in the installation groove, a spring is sleeved on the baffle rod between the limiting plate and the bottom of the installation groove, and under the tensile force of the spring, the inner end of the baffle rod shrinks into the through hole.

3. The steamer waste heat recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vertical slide grooves are provided on both inner side walls at both ends of the steamer shell, and a gap is provided between the bottom end of the slide groove and the bottom of the steamer shell. Through grooves corresponding to the slide grooves and matching with the baffles are provided on the top plates at both ends of the steamer shell. The baffles at the front and rear ends of the steamer shell are inserted into the corresponding slide grooves through the corresponding through grooves, and a pull plate is provided on the top end of the baffle through the through groove.

4. The steamer waste heat recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure controller is arranged on the water tank.

5. The steam box waste heat recovery device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A sealing ring is arranged on the inner wall of the sleeve base, and the outer wall of the docking sleeve abuts against the inner wall of the sealing ring.