Food heating device of atmosphere lamp structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a food heating device with an atmosphere lamp structure, which can display a visual effect in the working process of the food heating device more prominently, relates to the technical field of household appliances, and comprises a base and a light-transmitting shell positioned above the base, and an inner container is movably arranged in the light-transmitting shell; an opening for taking out or putting in the inner container is formed in the light-transmitting shell; a heating disc for heating the inner container is arranged on the base; atmosphere lamps used for displaying different working states of the food heating device are arranged in the light-transmitting shell, surround the heating disc and are located on the lower portion close to the light-transmitting shell. And the brightness or color change effect of the atmosphere lamp can be changed along with the working state of the food heating device. The food heating device has the advantages that light emitted by the atmosphere lamp can be projected upwards to surround the inner container, the light area is large, a user can visually know different working states of the food heating device, the experience feeling is good, and the atmosphere lamp can have a flame effect and give people a firewood heating vision.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a food heating device with an ambient light structure. Background Technology

[0002] A food heating appliance is a small household appliance used to heat and keep food warm, allowing people to enjoy a warm meal. Household food heating appliances typically include rice cookers, electric pressure cookers, and grills. Taking a rice cooker as an example, as a household appliance, it is mainly used for cooking rice, but can also be used for stewing soup, steaming vegetables, etc. It uses electric energy for heating and has a non-stick inner pot that heats food evenly. Besides cooking rice, many rice cookers also have multiple functions such as steaming, stewing, and cooking porridge. Furthermore, rice cookers not only have automatic control functions, but also automatically adjust the heating temperature and time through built-in temperature sensors and control circuits, requiring no manual supervision during cooking, making them very convenient and popular.

[0003] Numerous patents related to rice cookers have been published, such as patent publication number CN216494814U, which discloses a rice cooker with uniform heating. This rice cooker includes a main body, a lid hinged to one side of the top, a cavity at the top, a uniform heating mechanism connected to the inner wall of the cavity, a power socket fixedly connected to the outer wall, a limiting and fixing mechanism connected to one side of the power socket on the outer wall, an inner pot, and a heating sleeve B fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner pot. This rice cooker, through the setting of the limiting and fixing mechanism, makes the connection between the power cord and the power socket more secure, preventing the power cord from detaching or making poor contact during use, ensuring the normal operation of the rice cooker, and also preventing the rice from deteriorating in taste due to power outages, further improving the practicality of the rice cooker.

[0004] While the rice cooker disclosed above meets general usage needs, it lacks a corresponding structure for enhanced cooking conditions. Consequently, it is not possible to directly and effectively assess the cooking status during the rice cooker's steaming process, meaning that the existing technology still requires improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a food heating device with an ambient light structure, which provides a more prominent visual effect to show the working process of the food heating device, helps to intuitively see the working status of the food heating device, has a clever structure, good user experience, and good visual appeal.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A food heating device with an ambient light structure includes a base and a light-transmitting outer shell located above the base. An inner liner is movably disposed within the light-transmitting outer shell, and the outer shell has an opening for removing or inserting the inner liner. A heating plate for heating the inner liner is disposed on the base, and the heating plate is located below the inner liner. An ambient light for displaying different working states of the food heating device is disposed inside the light-transmitting outer shell, surrounding the heating plate and located near the lower part of the light-transmitting outer shell. The brightness or color-changing effect of the ambient light can change according to the working state of the food heating device. The ambient light can be made into a flame effect, giving the visual effect of firewood heating. The horizontal projection area of ​​the inner liner is located within the area formed by the ambient light, so that the light effect formed when the ambient light is working is projected upwards, surrounding the inner liner and displayed through the light-transmitting outer shell.

[0008] Furthermore, the base is provided with an assembly cylinder, and the outside of the assembly cylinder is provided with a mounting groove for mounting ambient lights.

[0009] Furthermore, a light-transmitting protective cover is provided on the mounting groove to cover the ambient light.

[0010] Furthermore, the assembly cylinder is provided with a shelf support, which together with the assembly cylinder forms an accommodating space, and the heating plate is installed on the shelf support.

[0011] Furthermore, the shelf is designed with a central recess, and the heating plate is installed in the central recess of the shelf; the shelf is designed to slope upwards around its perimeter so that the heat emitted by the heating plate is concentrated upwards onto the inner liner.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower surface of the inner liner is configured as a concave arc surface, and the upper surface of the heating plate is formed as an arched arc surface that matches the shape of the lower surface of the inner liner, with the lower surface of the inner liner in contact with the upper surface of the heating plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner liner is provided with handles on both sides, and the light-transmitting outer shell has a bevel near the opening to maintain a distance between the handles and the bevel.

[0014] Furthermore, the inclined surface is equipped with a control panel, and a circuit board is installed inside the light-transmitting housing. The control panel is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the ambient light.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer wall of the inner liner is longitudinally reinforced with grooves.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention places the ambient light near the lower part of the translucent outer shell and surrounds the inner liner, so that the upper part of the translucent outer shell has a light projection space. Therefore, the light emitted by the ambient light can be projected upward and surround the inner liner, with a large bright area. This makes it easier for users to intuitively understand the different working states of the food heating device, resulting in a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and, together with the embodiments of the present invention, are used to explain the present invention. They do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the food heating device described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a front view of the food heating device described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the food heating device described in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the food heating device described in this embodiment of the present invention, showing the light-transmitting outer shell and the inner liner in a separated state.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the base, ambient light, and light-transmitting protective cover in their separated states as described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the heating plate installed on the shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base; 101. Assembly cylinder; 102. Mounting groove; 103. Light-transmitting protective cover; 104. Shelf; 2. Light-transmitting outer shell; 201. Sloping surface; 3. Inner liner; 301. Reinforcing texture; 4. Opening; 5. Heating plate; 6. Ambient light; 7. Handle; 8. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model claims protection for a food heating device with an ambient light structure, including a base 1 and a light-transmitting outer shell 2 located above the base 1. The light-transmitting outer shell 2 is made of plastic, and an inner pot 3 is movably disposed in the light-transmitting outer shell 2. The light-transmitting outer shell 2 is provided with an opening 4 for removing or placing the inner pot 3. A heating plate 5 for heating the inner pot 3 is provided on the base 1, and the heating plate 5 is located below the inner pot 3. That is, the inner pot 3 can be flexibly removed for washing rice or cleaning after cooking. When the inner pot 3 is placed above the heating plate 5 through the opening 4, the heating plate 5 is powered on and heats up the inner pot 3.

[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer wall of the inner liner 3 is longitudinally provided with reinforcing textures 301, which helps to enhance the structural strength; handles 7 are provided on both sides of the inner liner 3 to help lift the inner liner 3, and the light-transmitting outer shell 2 is formed with a slope 201 near the opening 4 so that there is a distance between the handles 7 and the slope 201, which provides space for the insertion of fingers when lifting the inner liner 3.

[0029] from Figure 3 As can be seen, the lower surface of the inner liner 3 is set as a concave arc surface, and the upper surface of the heating plate 5 is formed as an arched arc surface that matches the shape of the lower surface of the inner liner 3. The lower surface of the inner liner 3 is in contact with the upper surface of the heating plate 5. First, the arc surface design is conducive to the tight contact between the inner liner 3 and the heating plate 5. In addition, compared with the plane, the arc surface has a larger area, which helps to increase the contact area between the heating plate 5 and the inner liner 3 and improve the heat transfer effect of the heating plate 5 to the inner liner 3.

[0030] An ambient light 6 is provided inside the light-transmitting outer shell 2 to display different working states of the food heating device. The ambient light 6 is arranged around the heating plate 5 and located near the lower part of the light-transmitting outer shell 2. In this embodiment, the ambient light 6 is an LED light strip, and the horizontal projection area of ​​the inner liner 3 is located in the area formed by the ambient light 6. That is, from the top view, the ambient light 6 surrounds the outer perimeter of the inner liner 3, so that the light effect formed by the ambient light 6 when it is working is projected upward and surrounds the outer liner 3 and is displayed through the light-transmitting outer shell 2.

[0031] The ambient light 6 can be set to emit a large flame-like red light when the food heating device is heating, and a small flame-like red light when the food heating device is keeping the food warm, thus facilitating visual identification; and from Figure 3As you can see, the ambient light 6 is designed to be located near the lower part of the translucent outer shell 2, at a height close to that of the heating plate 5. Therefore, the flame effect emitted by the ambient light 6 resembles the feeling of cooking over a wood fire, which is very intuitive. In addition, the ambient light 6 can also use a running light or a breathing light, or bright light or dim light, to distinguish the heating status and heat preservation status of the food heating device; this is not limited here.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, the base 1 is provided with an assembly cylinder 101, and the assembly cylinder 101 is provided with an installation groove 102 for installing the ambient light 6. The ambient light 6 can be fixed to the installation groove 102 by applying glue. The installation groove 102 is provided with a light-transmitting protective cover 103 that covers the ambient light 6. The light-transmitting protective cover 103 has a protective function for the ambient light 6.

[0033] The assembly cylinder 101 is provided with a shelf 104, which is made of metal and has high structural strength. The shelf 104 and the assembly cylinder 101 are enclosed to form a storage space, in which other electrical instruments or components of the food heating device can be stored. The heating plate 5 is installed and fixed on the shelf 104.

[0034] Combination Figure 3 as well as Figure 6 See, the shelf 104 is designed with a central recess, and the heating plate 5 is installed in the central recess of the shelf 104; the shelf 104 is designed to be inclined upward around its perimeter so that the heat emitted by the heating plate 5 is gathered upward to the inner liner 3, which is beneficial to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat diffusion to the assembly cylinder 101.

[0035] A control panel 8 is provided on the inclined surface 201. The inclined design of the control panel 8 makes it easy for users to view and operate. A circuit board is provided inside the light-transmitting housing 2. The control panel 8 is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the ambient light 6. Users input signals to the circuit board through the control panel 8 to control the operation of the food heating device. The circuit board will transmit information to the ambient light 6 for display according to different working instructions or statuses of the food heating device. The above control and information transmission methods are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The food heating device with an ambient light structure of this utility model has an ambient light positioned near the lower part of the light-transmitting outer shell 2 and surrounding the inner liner 3. This creates a light projection space in the upper part of the light-transmitting outer shell 2, allowing the light emitted by the ambient light 6 to be projected upwards and surround the inner liner 3. The large area of ​​light makes it easier for users to intuitively understand the different working states of the food heating device, resulting in a better user experience.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. However, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A food heating device with an ambient light structure, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1) and a light-transmitting outer shell (2) located above the base (1). An inner liner (3) is movably disposed in the light-transmitting outer shell (2). An opening (4) is provided on the light-transmitting outer shell (2) for removing or inserting the inner liner (3). A heating plate (5) for heating the inner liner (3) is provided on the base (1). The heating plate (5) is located below the inner liner (3). An ambient light (6) for displaying different working states of the food heating device is provided inside the light-transmitting outer shell (2). The ambient light (6) is arranged around the heating plate (5) and located near the lower part of the light-transmitting outer shell (2). The horizontal projection area of ​​the inner liner (3) is located within the area formed by the ambient light (6), so that the lighting effect formed when the ambient light (6) is working is projected upwards and surrounds the inner liner (3) and is displayed through the light-transmitting outer shell (2).

2. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) is provided with an assembly cylinder (101), and an installation groove (102) for installing an ambient light (6) is provided outside the assembly cylinder (101).

3. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A light-transmitting protective cover (103) is provided on the mounting groove (102) and covers the ambient light (6).

4. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The assembly cylinder (101) is provided with a shelf (104), which is enclosed with the assembly cylinder (101) to form an accommodating space, and the heating plate (5) is installed on the shelf (104).

5. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tray (104) is designed with a central concave shape, and the heating plate (5) is installed in the central concave part of the tray (104); the tray (104) is designed to be inclined upward around the perimeter so that the heat emitted by the heating plate (5) is gathered upward to the inner liner (3).

6. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the inner liner (3) is set in an arc shape or a plane, and the upper surface of the heating plate (5) is formed with a surface shape that matches the shape of the lower surface of the inner liner (3). The lower surface of the inner liner (3) is connected to the upper surface of the heating plate (5).

7. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The inner liner (3) is provided with handles (7) on both sides, and the light-transmitting outer shell (2) has a slope (201) near the opening (4) so ​​that there is a distance between the handles (7) and the slope (201).

8. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inclined surface (201) is provided with a control panel (8), and a circuit board is provided inside the light-transmitting shell (2). The control panel (8) is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the ambient light (6).

9. The food heating device with an ambient light structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the inner liner (3) is longitudinally reinforced with ridges (301).

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