A spring-loaded water tank structure

Abstract

The present invention discloses a spring-loaded water tank structure, comprising a fixed box, wherein the fixed box is provided with a water tank capable of sliding relative to the fixed box, wherein the fixed box is further provided with a locking mechanism capable of locking the water tank therein, and a pop-up mechanism capable of popping out a part of the water tank from the fixed box after the locking mechanism is unlocked; when the water tank is pushed to a set position and the thrust is cancelled, the pop-up mechanism pushes the water tank to the locked position and locks it; when the water tank is pushed to the set position again and the thrust is cancelled again, the pop-up mechanism pops out a part of the water tank to the outside of the fixed box. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy to operate, occupies a small volume, can be flexibly filled with water according to actual needs, is easy to push in, lock and automatically pop out, is more flexible to operate, does not require an external water inlet pipe, and is easy to install. The water tank structure of the present invention is applied to a steam oven, which can simplify the structure of the steam oven and reduce the cost of the steam oven.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of steam ovens, and in particular to a spring-pressed water tank structure applied to an embedded steam oven. [Background Technology]

[0002] When the existing steam oven uses the steam cooking function, water in the water tank therein is generally heated to generate water vapor. The existing water tank structure is generally fixed inside the steam oven together with other structures. It is inconvenient to add water, drain and clean the water tank. In addition, in order to store enough water, the water tank is very large and occupies a large space. Some steam ovens also require an external water inlet pipe, which is very inconvenient for installation. Therefore, a water tank structure that occupies a small space and is easy to disassemble and add water is needed.

[0003] The present invention is produced based on the above problems. [Summary of the invention]

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a water tank structure which is simple in structure, convenient for water filling, and can be pushed in, locked and ejected.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A spring-loaded water tank structure, characterized in that it includes a fixed box 2, in which a water tank 7 is provided that can slide relative to the fixed box 2, and in which a locking mechanism 3 that can lock the water tank 7 inside is provided, and a pop-up mechanism 4 that can pop a part of the water tank 7 out of the fixed box 2 after the locking mechanism 3 is unlocked.

[0007] A spring-loaded water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the locking mechanism 3 and the pop-up mechanism 4 are constructed so that: when the water tank 7 is pushed to the set position and the thrust is cancelled, the pop-up mechanism 4 pushes the water tank 7 to the locked position and locks it; when the water tank 7 is pushed to the set position again and the thrust is cancelled again, the pop-up mechanism 4 pops out a part of the water tank 7 to the outside of the fixed box 2.

[0008] A spring-pressed water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the pop-up mechanism 4 includes a pushing component 41 that can slide longitudinally relative to the fixed box 2 and can push the water tank 7 outward when sliding. A spring 42 is provided between the pushing component 41 and the fixed box 2. When the water tank 7 is pushed inward and locked in the locked position, the spring 42 is in a deformed state.

[0009] A spring-pressed water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the pushing component 41 includes a vertical arm 411 that can push the water tank 7 outward, and a horizontal arm 412 that can slide on the fixed box 2, the fixed box 2 is provided with a slide rail 22, the horizontal arm 412 is provided with a slide rail 413 that cooperates with the slide rail 22, the pushing component 41 also includes a protrusion 414 connected to one end of the spring 42, and the fixed box 2 is provided with a protrusion 27 connected to the other end of the spring 42.

[0010] A spring-loaded water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the locking mechanism 3 includes a swinging component 31 connected to the fixed box 2 and movable relative to the fixed box 2, and a V-shaped groove 13c provided on the water tank 7 and capable of cooperating with the swinging component 31 to lock the water tank 7. The water tank 7 is also provided with a guide groove 1 which is connected to the V-shaped groove 13c and for the swinging component 31 to slide inside. The guide groove 1 includes a straight groove 11, a forward groove 12, a limit groove 13 and a return groove 14 which are connected in sequence. The forward groove 12, the limit groove 13 and the return groove 14 form a ring, and the V-shaped groove 13c is formed by the inner wall of the limit groove 13.

[0011] A spring-loaded water tank structure as described above is characterized in that a guide protrusion 11a capable of guiding the swinging component 31 into the forward groove 12 is provided at the end of the straight groove 11, a forward guide portion 12b is provided at the connection between the end of the forward groove 12 and the limiting groove 13, an outer wall of the limiting groove 13 forms an oblique tooth 13d, the top of the oblique tooth 13d deviates from the bottom of the V-shaped groove 13c and tilts toward one side of the forward groove 12, and a return guide groove 14e is provided at the connection between the end of the limiting groove 13 and the return groove 14.

[0012] The spring-pressed water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the swing component 31 includes a swing plate 312 and a swing column 311 connected to the swing plate 312, and the upper end of the swing column 311 can slide in the guide groove 1.

[0013] A spring-pressed water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the fixed box 2 is provided with a fixed plate 32 that can limit the swing component 31 to slide horizontally thereon, the fixed box 2 is also provided with a lower groove 25 for the swing plate 312 to slide therein, and a lower convex ring 26 that supports the swing plate 312 when the swing plate 312 slides, the fixed plate 32 is provided with an upper groove 321 that cooperates with the lower groove 25, the swing plate 312 is arranged in a cavity surrounded by the lower groove 25 and the upper groove 321, the fixed plate 32 is also provided with an upper strip groove 323 for the swing column 311 to slide back and forth, and an upper convex ring 322 surrounding the upper strip groove 333.

[0014] A spring-pressed water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the water tank 7 includes a water tank cover 71, the water tank cover 71 is provided with a water inlet 76 for filling water, the water inlet 76 is provided with a water inlet plug 73 for preventing water leakage, the inner cavity of the water tank 7 is provided with a plurality of baffles 75 for buffering water flow, the water tank 7 is also provided with a water pipe 74 for water supply, and the water tank 7 is also provided with a front end plate 72 for the user to press and push the water tank 7 to make the water tank 7 slide in the fixed box 2.

[0015] A spring-loaded water tank structure as described above is characterized in that the fixed box 2 is provided with a water outlet 23 that can be connected to the water pipe 74, and the water pipe 74 is provided with a sealing ring 77 that can prevent water leakage after it is connected to the water outlet 23. The fixed box 2 is also provided with a box cover 29 and a buckle 2a for snapping the box cover 29, and the box cover 29 is provided with a clamping hole 291 that cooperates with the buckle 2a. The buckle 2a is snapped into the clamping hole 291 to fix the box cover 29 on the fixed box 2, and the fixed box 2 is connected to a fixed bracket 6, and the fixed bracket 6 can fix the fixed box 2 on the water intake equipment.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. The water tank structure of the present invention can be embedded and installed in a steam oven. The water tank can be popped out by pressing the water tank. After the water tank is pulled out, water can be added, drained and cleaned. Then the water tank can be pushed into the steam oven and locked. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0018] 2. The water tank structure of the present invention occupies a small volume and can be flexibly filled with water according to actual needs. The water tank can be pushed in, locked and ejected by applying a unidirectional thrust. No external water inlet pipe is required, and the installation is convenient and the operation is simple.

[0019] 3. The water tank structure of the present invention is applied to a steam oven, which can simplify the structure of the steam oven and reduce the cost of the steam oven. [Drawings]

[0020] Figure 1 It is one of the three-dimensional diagrams of the water tank structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the second stereoscopic diagram of the water tank structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a plan view of a water tank of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0024] Figure 5 It is one of the partial three-dimensional diagrams of the water tank of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 The second partial stereoscopic view of the water tank of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 A three-dimensional diagram of a pop-up fixing box of a part of a water tank of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0028] Fig. 9 A three-dimensional diagram of a driving component of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.10 A three-dimensional diagram of the swing component of the present invention;

[0030] Fig.11 A three-dimensional diagram of a fixing box of the present invention;

[0031] Fig.12 for Fig.11 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0032] Fig.13 is a three-dimensional diagram of the fixing plate of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.14 It is a side view of the water tank structure of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.15 for Fig.14 Sectional view of the middle EE plane;

[0035] Fig.16 for Fig.15 A partial enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0036] Fig.17 for Fig.14 Partial cross-sectional view of the middle FF surface;

[0037] Fig.18 It is a partial structural exploded view of the water tank of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.19 The third is a three-dimensional diagram of the water tank structure of the present invention;

[0039] Fig. 20 for Fig.19 Partial structural breakdown diagram. [Specific implementation method]

[0040] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0041] like Figures 1 to 20As shown, a spring-loaded water tank structure includes a fixed box 2, in which a water tank 7 is provided that can slide relative to the fixed box 2, and a locking mechanism 3 that can lock the water tank 7 inside the fixed box 2, and a pop-up mechanism 4 that can pop a part of the water tank 7 out of the fixed box 2 after the locking mechanism 3 is unlocked.

[0042] The water tank structure of the present invention can be embedded and installed in a steam oven. By pressing the water tank 7, a part of the water tank 7 pops out of the fixing box 2, and the popped-out water tank 7 is filled with water, drained and cleaned, and then the water tank 7 is pushed into the steam oven and locked. The structure is simple and easy to operate. The water tank structure of the present invention occupies a small volume, can be flexibly filled with water according to actual needs, is easy to push in, lock and automatically pop out, is more flexible to operate, does not require an external water inlet pipe, and is easy to install. The water tank structure of the present invention is applied to the steam oven, which can simplify the structure of the steam oven and reduce the cost of the steam oven.

[0043] The locking mechanism 3 and the pop-up mechanism 4 are constructed so that: when the water tank 7 is pushed to the set position and the thrust is released, the pop-up mechanism 4 pushes the water tank 7 to the locked position and locks it; when the water tank 7 is pushed to the set position again and the thrust is released again, the pop-up mechanism 4 pops a part of the water tank 7 out of the fixed box 2.

[0044] The structure of the present invention is simpler and easier to fill with water. The water tank 7 can be pushed in and locked and automatically popped out by applying a unidirectional thrust, and the operation is more convenient.

[0045] The pop-up mechanism 4 includes a pushing component 41 that can slide longitudinally relative to the fixed box 2 and can push the water tank 7 outward when sliding. A spring 42 is provided between the pushing component 41 and the fixed box 2. When the water tank 7 is pushed inward and locked in the locked position, the spring 42 is in a deformed state.

[0046] The pushing component 41 includes a vertical arm 411 that can push the water tank 7 outward, and a horizontal arm 412 that can slide on the fixed box 2, the fixed box 2 is provided with a slide rail 22, and the horizontal arm 412 is provided with a slide rail 413 that cooperates with the slide rail 22. The pushing component 41 also includes a protrusion 414 connected to one end of the spring 42, and the fixed box 2 is provided with a protrusion 27 connected to the other end of the spring 42. The protrusion 27 can be fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 42 by screws and gaskets.

[0047] The locking mechanism 3 includes a swinging component 31 connected to the fixed box 2 and movable relative to the fixed box 2, and a V-shaped groove 13c provided on the water tank 7 and capable of cooperating with the swinging component 31 to lock the water tank 7. The water tank 7 is also provided with a guide groove 1 which is connected to the V-shaped groove 13c and for the swinging component 31 to slide inside. The guide groove 1 includes a straight groove 11, a forward groove 12, a limit groove 13 and a return groove 14 which are connected in sequence. The forward groove 12, the limit groove 13 and the return groove 14 form a ring, and the V-shaped groove 13c is formed by the inner wall of the limit groove 13.

[0048] When the water tank 7 is pushed inward for the first time, the swing component 31 can slide relative to the water tank 7 along the straight groove 11. After the swing component 31 slides to the end of the straight groove 11, it is introduced into the forward groove 12. The swing component 31 continues to slide along the forward groove 12 to the end of the forward groove 12. At this time, the thrust is withdrawn, and the water tank 7 is pushed outward under the action of the restoring force of the spring 5, so that the swing component 31 slides into the limiting groove 13 and cooperates with the V-shaped groove 13c to lock the water tank 7. When the water tank 7 is pushed inward again, the swing component 31 continues to slide along the limiting groove 13 to the end of the limiting groove 13. After the thrust is withdrawn again, the water tank 7 is pushed outward under the action of the restoring force of the spring 5, so that the swing component 31 slides into the return groove 14 and slides back to the straight groove 11 along the return groove 14. At this time, the water tank 7 can be pulled out for watering, drainage and cleaning. Repeat the above steps and apply unidirectional thrust to achieve the water tank 7 being pushed in, locked and ejected. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0049] A guiding protrusion 11a capable of guiding the swinging member 31 into the forward groove 12 is provided at the end of the straight groove 11, a forward guiding portion 12b is provided at the connection between the end of the forward groove 12 and the limiting groove 13, an outer wall of the limiting groove 13 forms an oblique tooth 13d, the top of the oblique tooth 13d deviates from the bottom of the V-shaped groove 13c and tilts toward one side of the forward groove 12, and a return guide groove 14e is provided at the connection between the end of the limiting groove 13 and the return groove 14.

[0050] The guide protrusion 11a allows the swing component 31 to be easily introduced into the forward groove 12 according to a preset sliding route. The forward guide portion 12b allows the swing component 31 to easily enter the limiting groove 13 from the forward groove 12. The return guide groove 14e allows the swing component 31 to easily enter the return groove 14 from the limiting groove 13. The bevel tooth 13d can prevent the swing component 31 from retreating from the limiting groove 13 to the forward groove 12.

[0051] The swing component 31 includes a swing plate 312 and a swing column 311 connected to the swing plate 312 , and the upper end of the swing column 311 can slide in the guide groove 1 .

[0052] The fixed box 2 is provided with a fixing plate 32 which can limit the swing component 31 to slide horizontally thereon, and the fixed box 2 is also provided with a lower groove 25 for the swing plate 312 to slide therein, and a lower convex ring 26 that supports the swing plate 312 when the swing plate 312 slides, and the fixing plate 32 is provided with an upper groove 321 that cooperates with the lower groove 25, and the swing plate 312 is arranged in a cavity surrounded by the lower groove 25 and the upper groove 321. The fixing plate 32 is also provided with an upper strip groove 323 for the swing column 311 to slide back and forth, and an upper convex ring 322 surrounding the upper strip groove 333.

[0053] The swing plate 312 is confined in the cavity surrounded by the lower groove 25 and the upper groove 321 and slides horizontally relative to the fixed box 2. The lower convex ring 26 bears against the swing plate 312, making the swing plate slide more smoothly and stably. The swing column 311 passes through the upper strip groove 323 and its upper end can slide in the guide groove 1. When the water tank 7 is pushed, the swing column 311 slides horizontally relative to the fixed box 2 under the push of the groove wall of the guide groove 1.

[0054] The water tank 7 includes a water tank cover 71, and the water tank cover 71 is provided with a water inlet 76 for filling water. The water inlet 76 is provided with a water inlet plug 73 for preventing water leakage. The inner cavity of the water tank 7 is provided with a plurality of baffles 75 for buffering water flow. The water tank 7 is also provided with a water pipe 74 for water supply. The water tank 7 is also provided with a front end plate 72 for the user to press and push the water tank 7 to make the water tank 7 slide in the fixing box 2.

[0055] After a part of the water tank 7 is ejected from the fixing box 2, water is added to the water tank 7 from the water inlet 76. After the water is added, the water inlet 76 is plugged with the water inlet plug 73 to prevent the water inlet 76 from leaking when the water tank 7 is pushed. The baffle 75 can also buffer the water flow in the water tank 7. The water pipe 74 can be an L-shaped water pipe, including a vertical water inlet pipe 741 and a horizontal water outlet pipe 742. The water outlet pipe 742 is connected to the water inlet pipe 741. The water inlet pipe 741 is located in the inner cavity of the water tank 7, and the water outlet pipe 742 is located on the side wall of the water tank 7. When the water tank 7 is locked, the front end plate 72 can be flush with the steam oven panel to maintain the coordination of the overall structure of the steam oven.

[0056] The fixing box 2 is provided with a water outlet 23 which can be connected to the water pipe 74. The water pipe 74 is provided with a sealing ring 77 which can prevent water leakage after the water pipe 74 is connected to the water outlet 23. The fixing box 2 is also provided with a box cover 29 and a buckle 2a for snapping the box cover 29. The box cover 29 is provided with a clamping hole 291 which cooperates with the buckle 2a. The buckle 2a is snapped into the clamping hole 291 to fix the box cover 29 on the fixing box 2. The fixing box 2 is connected with a fixing bracket 6, and the fixing bracket 6 can fix the fixing box 2 on the water intake equipment.

[0057] After the water tank 7 is pushed in and locked, the water delivery pipe 74 is sealed and docked with the water outlet 23 , and the steam oven takes water from the water tank 7 through the water outlet 23 .

Claims

1. A spring-loaded water tank structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fixed box (2), wherein a water tank (7) is provided in the fixed box (2) and can slide relative to the fixed box, and wherein a locking mechanism (3) is provided in the fixed box (2) and can lock the water tank (7) therein, and an ejection mechanism (4) can eject a part of the water tank (7) out of the fixed box (2) after the locking mechanism (3) is unlocked; The locking mechanism (3) and the pop-up mechanism (4) are configured such that: when the water tank (7) is pushed to a set position and the thrust is released, the pop-up mechanism (4) pushes the water tank (7) to the locked position and locks it; when the water tank (7) is pushed to the set position again and the thrust is released again, the pop-up mechanism (4) pops a portion of the water tank (7) out of the fixed box (2); The ejection mechanism (4) comprises a pushing component (41) which can slide longitudinally relative to the fixed box (2) and can push the water tank (7) outwards when sliding; a spring (42) is provided between the pushing component (41) and the fixed box (2); when the water tank (7) is pushed inwards and locked in a locked position, the spring (42) is in a deformed state; The pushing component (41) comprises a vertical arm (411) capable of pushing the water tank (7) outward, and a horizontal arm (412) capable of sliding on the fixed box (2); the fixed box (2) is provided with a slide rail (22); the horizontal arm (412) is provided with a slideway (413) matched with the slide rail (22); the pushing component (41) further comprises a protrusion (414) connected to one end of the spring (42); the fixed box (2) is provided with a protrusion (27) connected to the other end of the spring (42); The locking mechanism (3) comprises a swinging component (31) connected to the fixing box (2) and movable relative to the fixing box (2), and a V-shaped groove (13c) provided on the water tank (7) and capable of cooperating with the swinging component (31) to lock the water tank (7); the water tank (7) is also provided with a guide groove (1) connected to the V-shaped groove (13c) and allowing the swinging component (31) to slide inside; the guide groove (1) comprises a straight groove (11), a forward groove (12), a limit groove (13) and a return groove (14) connected in sequence; the forward groove (12), the limit groove (13) and the return groove (14) are arranged in a ring; the V-shaped groove (13c) is formed by the inner wall of the limit groove (13); A guiding protrusion (11a) capable of guiding the swinging component (31) into the advancing groove (12) is provided at the end of the straight groove (11); an advancing guiding portion (12b) is provided at the connection between the end of the advancing groove (12) and the limiting groove (13); an outer wall of the limiting groove (13) forms an oblique tooth (13d); the top of the oblique tooth (13d) deviates from the groove bottom of the V-shaped groove (13c) and is inclined toward one side of the advancing groove (12); and a return guiding groove (14e) is provided at the connection between the end of the limiting groove (13) and the return groove (14); The swing component (31) comprises a swing plate (312) and a swing column (311) connected to the swing plate (312), and the upper end of the swing column (311) can slide in the guide groove (1); The fixing box (2) is provided with a fixing plate (32) capable of limiting the swing component (31) to slide horizontally thereon, the fixing box (2) is also provided with a lower groove (25) for the swing plate (312) to slide therein, and a lower convex ring (26) for supporting the swing plate (312) when the swing plate (312) slides, the fixing plate (32) is provided with an upper groove (321) matched with the lower groove (25), the swing plate (312) is arranged in a cavity surrounded by the lower groove (25) and the upper groove (321), the fixing plate (32) is also provided with an upper strip groove (323) for the swing column (311) to slide back and forth, and an upper convex ring (322) surrounding the upper strip groove (333).

2. The spring-loaded water tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (7) comprises a water tank cover (71), the water tank cover (71) is provided with a water inlet (76) for filling water, the water inlet (76) is provided with a water inlet plug (73) for preventing water leakage, the inner cavity of the water tank (7) is provided with a plurality of baffles (75) for buffering water flow, the water tank (7) is also provided with a water pipe (74) for water supply, and the water tank (7) is also provided with a front end plate (72) for a user to press and push the water tank (7) so that the water tank (7) slides in the fixing box (2).

3. The spring-loaded water tank structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing box (2) is provided with a water outlet (23) capable of docking with a water delivery pipe (74); the water delivery pipe (74) is sleeved with a sealing ring (77) capable of preventing water leakage after docking with the water outlet (23); the fixing box (2) is also provided with a box cover (29) and a buckle (2a) for clamping the box cover (29); the box cover (29) is provided with a clamping hole (291) that cooperates with the buckle (2a); the buckle (2a) is clamped into the clamping hole (291) so that the box cover (29) is fixed to the fixing box (2); the fixing box (2) is connected to a fixing bracket (6); the fixing bracket (6) can fix the fixing box (2) on the water intake device.

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