A condensation preventing steamer grate

Abstract

This utility model discloses an anti-condensation steamer rack, including a rack body, a water-blocking cap, and a connecting component. The water-blocking cap is fixed to the bottom of the rack body via the connecting component. The rack body completely covers the water-blocking cap, and there is a steam condensation zone between the rack body and the water-blocking cap. This utility model is applied to the field of cooking utensils. By setting the steamer rack to a double-layer structure, the water-blocking cap guides away the steam condensation generated on the lower surface of the rack body, preventing it from dripping into the food being steamed below. This effectively eliminates the defects of traditional steamers and ordinary steamer racks, ensuring that the original moisture content, sugar content, salinity, hardness, and other indicators of the steamed food do not change during the steaming process, thus maintaining the original flavor and texture of the food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking utensils technology, specifically an anti-condensation steamer rack. Background Technology

[0002] There are two types of cookware that use steam to cook food: steamers and steam pots. Steamers are bamboo containers with open bottoms and tops. During steaming, steam rises through the bottom, heats the food, and then dissipates into the air through the gaps in the top. Throughout the process, the steam temperature drops only slightly, does not condense into water droplets, and does not soak or contaminate the food, thus preserving its original flavor. However, the dissipated medium-to-high temperature steam carries away a significant amount of heat and moisture, resulting in waste and energy inefficiency.

[0003] A steamer is a relatively sealed container made of metal or non-metal, and can use heating methods such as combustion, electromagnetic, electric heating, and solar heating. During steaming, high-temperature steam rises from the bottom, heats the food, and is then sealed inside the steamer, preventing steam leakage. Compared to a steamer basket, it offers significant energy and water savings. Traditional steamers typically have three or more layers, with the top layer of food placed on a steaming rack. However, traditional steamers often have a single-layer rack. During steaming, the food and its container are close to the rack. The low temperature of the food transfers to the rack, creating a large temperature difference with the high temperature of the steam inside the steamer. This causes condensation on the underside of the rack, forming a large amount of condensate. This condensate drips into the food container below the rack, soaking the food. This soaking contaminates both dishes and pastries, damaging their moisture content, sugar content, salt content, and firmness, severely ruining the original flavor and texture of the food below the rack. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides an anti-condensation steamer rack, which can effectively prevent steam condensation from entering the plate below the rack, prevent condensation from soaking and contaminating the food, and effectively solve the problem of food in the lower layer of the steamer being soaked and contaminated by condensation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an anti-condensation steamer grate, including a grate body, a water-blocking cap, and a connecting assembly, wherein the water-blocking cap is fixedly installed at the bottom of the grate body through the connecting assembly;

[0006] The grate body completely covers the water-blocking cap, and there is a steam condensation zone between the grate body and the water-blocking cap.

[0007] In one embodiment, the edge of the water-retaining cap is provided with an outward and downward extending skirt.

[0008] In one embodiment, the water-retaining cap is a flat plate structure; or

[0009] The water-blocking cap has a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure, and the concave surface of the water-blocking cap faces away from the grate body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the distance between the grate body and the water-blocking cap in the height direction is 1mm to 80mm.

[0011] In one embodiment, the horizontal distance between the edge of the water-blocking cap and the edge of the grate body is 4mm to 100mm.

[0012] In one embodiment, the grate body is provided with a first through hole, the water-blocking cap is provided with a second through hole, and the water-blocking cap is provided with a first protrusion at the position corresponding to the second through hole;

[0013] The connecting assembly includes a bolt and a nut. The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the grate body. The bolt shank passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the nut. The nut abuts against the bottom of the first boss.

[0014] In one embodiment, the grate body is provided with a first through hole, the water-blocking cap is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting assembly includes bolts, nuts and spacers;

[0015] The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the grate body, and the bolt thread passes through the first through hole, the spacer post, and the second through hole in sequence before being connected to the nut, with the nut abutting against the bottom of the water-blocking cap.

[0016] In one embodiment, the number of the connecting components is multiple, and the connecting components are distributed at circumferential intervals.

[0017] In one embodiment, the water-blocking cap is provided with at least one steam passage.

[0018] In one embodiment, the water-blocking cap is provided with a second protrusion corresponding to the position of the steam passage hole, and the steam passage hole is located on the top of the second protrusion.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0020] 1. This utility model sets the steamer rack in a double-layer structure, using a water-blocking cap to guide the steam condensation generated on the lower surface of the rack body, preventing it from dripping into the food being steamed on the lower layer. In a preferred embodiment, steam vents can be further provided on the water-blocking cap to eliminate the temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the water-blocking cap, thereby preventing steam condensation from forming on the lower surface of the water-blocking cap. This effectively eliminates the defects of traditional steamers and ordinary steamer racks, ensuring that the original moisture content, sugar content, salinity, hardness, and other indicators of the steamed food do not change during the steaming process, thus maintaining the original flavor and texture of the food.

[0021] 2. This utility model fundamentally eliminates the problem of food soaking and contamination caused by steam condensation in existing steamer products. It can significantly reduce the use of auxiliary materials such as steamer cloth and steamer paper, greatly simplify the complex cooking process, reduce the workload of tableware preparation and cleaning, improve the efficiency of steaming and cooking, and reduce the process and labor intensity of steaming.

[0022] 3. This invention prevents steam condensation from seeping into food during the steaming process, thus preventing uncertain amounts of water from entering the ingredients or dishes. This makes it easier to accurately control the various seasoning parameters of the ingredients and dishes during the steaming process, making it easier to produce more standardized and delicious steamed foods and dishes. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a top view of the anti-condensation steamer grate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the anti-condensation steamer grate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a front view of the anti-condensation steamer grate in the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of the local structure;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a front view of the anti-condensation steamer grate in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5A magnified view of the local structure.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Grate body; 2. Water-blocking cap; 201. Steam through hole; 202. Second boss; 203. Skirt; 204. First boss; 3. Connecting assembly; 301. Bolt; 302. Nut; 303. Spacer; 4. Steam condensation zone.

[0031] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0034] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a physical connection, or a wireless communication connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 The illustration shows an anti-condensation steamer grate disclosed in this embodiment, which mainly includes a grate body 1, a water-blocking cap 2, and a connecting assembly 3. Specifically, the water-blocking cap 2 is fixed to the bottom of the grate body 1 via the connecting assembly 3. The grate body 1 completely covers the water-blocking cap 2, and there is a steam condensation zone 4 between the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2. During steaming, the steam in the steam condensation zone 4 originates from the same source as the steam in the steamer and has almost the same temperature, preventing steam condensation from forming on the lower surface of the water-blocking cap 2. The condensate on the lower surface of the grate body 1 falls onto the water-blocking cap 2, flows through the water-blocking cap 2 to the side wall of the steamer, and then falls into the bottom of the steamer. This prevents the condensate from dripping into the food being steamed on the lower layer, thus preventing the condensate from soaking and contaminating the food and effectively solving the problem of the food on the lower layer of the steamer being soaked and contaminated by condensate.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the baffle cap 2 is provided with at least one steam passage 201, the diameter of which is 2mm to 20mm. For example, in this embodiment, there are three steam passages 201, which are circumferentially spaced in the middle area of ​​the baffle cap 2. By providing steam passages 201 on the baffle cap 2, there is no temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the baffle cap 2, thus preventing steam condensation from forming on the lower surface of the baffle cap 2. This effectively eliminates the defects of traditional steamers and ordinary steamer racks, ensuring that the original moisture content, sugar content, salinity, hardness, and other indicators of the steamed food do not change during the steaming process, maintaining the original flavor and texture of the food.

[0039] More preferably, a second protrusion 202 is provided on the water-blocking cap 2 at the position corresponding to the steam passage 201, and the steam passage 201 is located on the top of the second protrusion 202, thereby preventing condensation on the upper surface of the water-blocking cap 2 from falling into the plate below through the steam passage 201.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the edge of the water-blocking cap 2 is provided with an outward and downward extending skirt 203, thereby preventing condensed water from gathering at the edge of the water-blocking cap 2 under the action of tension, and preventing some condensed water from splashing into the plate below due to the excessive discharge of condensed water at one time.

[0041] In the specific implementation process, the water-blocking cap 2 can be set as a flat plate structure, or as a single-sided concave arc surface or zigzag surface structure, so that the edge of the water-blocking cap 2 has a downward slope of 0°~30°. When the water-blocking cap 2 is a single-sided concave arc surface or zigzag surface structure, its concave surface faces away from the grate body 1, so that the water-blocking cap 2 can guide the condensate water more smoothly.

[0042] In the specific implementation process, the top view shape of the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2 can be circular, elliptical, rectangular with rounded corners, square with rounded corners, etc., and the horizontal distance between the edge of the water-blocking cap 2 and the edge of the grate body 1 is 4mm~100mm. Taking a circular grate body 1 and water-blocking cap 2 as an example, the radius of the grate body 1 is 4mm~100mm larger than the radius of the water-blocking cap 2.

[0043] In the specific implementation process, the distance between the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2 in the height direction is 1mm~80mm, that is, the height dimension of the steam condensation zone 4 is 1mm~80mm.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connecting component 3 has two connection methods:

[0045] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 In the first embodiment, the grate body 1 has a first through hole, the baffle cap 2 has a second through hole, and the baffle cap 2 has a first boss 204 corresponding to the second through hole. The connecting assembly 3 includes a bolt 301 and a nut 302. The nut of the bolt 301 abuts against the top of the grate body 1, and the bolt shank of the bolt 301 passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and connects to the nut 302, with the nut 302 abutting against the bottom of the first boss 204. Due to the presence of the first boss 204, a certain distance exists between the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2 in the height direction, thereby forming a steam condensation zone 4. Flat washers and / or spring washers can also be provided between the nut of the bolt 301 and the grate body 1, and between the nut 302 and the baffle cap 2, thereby improving the service life of the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2. In practical applications, the nut of bolt 301 can be abutted against the bottom of the first boss 204, and the nut 302 can be abutted against the top of the grate body 1.

[0046] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6In the second embodiment, the grate body 1 has a first through hole, and the baffle cap 2 has a second through hole. The connecting assembly 3 includes a bolt 301, a nut 302, and a spacer 303. The nut of the bolt 301 abuts against the top of the grate body 1, and the bolt shank passes through the first through hole, the spacer 303, and the second through hole in sequence before connecting to the nut 302, which abuts against the bottom of the baffle cap 2. The two ends of the spacer 303 abut against the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2 respectively, so that there is a certain distance between the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2 in the height direction, thereby forming a steam condensation zone 4. Alternatively, flat washers and / or spring washers can be provided between the nut of the bolt 301 and the grate body 1, and between the nut 302 and the baffle cap 2. Gaskets can also be provided between the spacer 303 and the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2, thereby improving the service life of the grate body 1 and the baffle cap 2. In practical applications, the nut of bolt 301 can also be placed against the bottom of the water-blocking cap 2, and the nut 302 can be placed against the top of the grate body 1.

[0047] In practical implementation, the number of connecting components 3 can be set to multiple, and each connecting component 3 is distributed circumferentially. For example, the illustration in this embodiment shows that the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2 are fixed by three connecting components 3, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2. It is worth noting that in practical applications, it is not limited to using bolts and nuts as connecting components 3. Hooks can also be set on the grate body 1 or the water-blocking cap 2, and the water-blocking cap 2 can be directly hung on the bottom of the grate body 1.

[0048] In the specific implementation process, the grate body 1 and the water-blocking cap 2 can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel sheet, aluminum alloy sheet, and galvanized sheet by stamping, or they can be made of plastic such as nylon by injection molding.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steamer rack for preventing condensation, characterized in that, It includes a grate body, a water-blocking cap, and a connecting assembly, wherein the water-blocking cap is fixedly installed at the bottom of the grate body via the connecting assembly; The grate body completely covers the water-blocking cap, and there is a steam condensation zone between the grate body and the water-blocking cap.

2. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the water-retaining cap is provided with a skirt that extends outward and downward.

3. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water-retaining cap has a flat plate structure; or The water-blocking cap has a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure, and the concave surface of the water-blocking cap faces away from the grate body.

4. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The distance between the grate body and the water-blocking cap in the height direction is 1mm to 80mm.

5. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The horizontal distance between the edge of the water-blocking cap and the edge of the grate body is 4mm to 100mm.

6. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The grate body is provided with a first through hole, the water-blocking cap is provided with a second through hole, and the water-blocking cap is provided with a first protrusion at the position corresponding to the second through hole; The connecting assembly includes a bolt and a nut. The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the grate body. The bolt shank passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the nut. The nut abuts against the bottom of the first boss.

7. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The grate body is provided with a first through hole, the water-blocking cap is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting assembly includes bolts, nuts and spacers; The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the grate body, and the bolt thread passes through the first through hole, the spacer post, and the second through hole in sequence before being connected to the nut, with the nut abutting against the bottom of the water-blocking cap.

8. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The number of the connecting components is multiple, and the connecting components are distributed at intervals along the circumference.

9. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The water-blocking cap is provided with at least one steam passage.

10. The anti-condensation steamer grate according to claim 9, characterized in that, The water-blocking cap is provided with a second protrusion corresponding to the position of the steam passage hole, and the steam passage hole is located on the top of the second protrusion.

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