Steam Cooker

Abstract

The present invention proposes a steam cooker, comprising: a support, a cooker body connected to the support, and a cooker cover adapted to the cooker body, wherein the cooker body has an inner liner and an interlayer, the interlayer is connected to the outer wall of the inner liner, and a steam system is connected to the interlayer, and steam is passed into the interlayer through the steam system to heat the inner liner and cook food, and the cooker body also has a heat preservation layer, and the heat preservation layer is located outside the inner liner and the interlayer to insulate and keep warm. The present invention not only has good reliability, but also has high thermal efficiency, is safe and reliable, has a high sanitation level, and has a high protection level of up to IP69K, and is easy to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of steam cookers, and in particular relates to a steam cooker. Background Art

[0002] The steam cooker is a new type of pot that heats food by passing steam into the interlayer. It is generally used in places with high hygiene requirements and large processing capacity, such as hotel canteens, school canteens and military canteens. It is mainly used for boiling, braising and stewing materials. It is widely used in food processing, filling processing and boiling, seasoning processing and medicine.

[0003] However, the existing steam cookers have low thermal efficiency and complex structures. After the steam cooker finishes steaming and cooking food, when the steam cooker is cleaned, the oil and water stains cannot be cleaned well due to the limited turning of the steam cooker. In addition, there are many sanitary dead corners in the steam cooker as a whole, which is not conducive to cleaning and has a low sanitary level, affecting food safety. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above technical problems, the present invention provides a steam cooker which has not only good reliability but also high thermal efficiency, safety and reliability, high sanitation level, high protection level up to IP69K level, and is easy to clean.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a steam cooker, comprising: a bracket, a pot body connected to the bracket, and a pot cover adapted to the pot body, the pot body having an inner pot and an interlayer, the interlayer being connected to the outer wall of the inner pot, and a steam system being connected to the interlayer, steam is passed into the interlayer through the steam system to heat the inner pot and cook food, and the pot body also has a heat-insulating layer, and the heat-insulating layer is located outside the inner pot and the interlayer to insulate and keep heat.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pot body is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the pot body can rotate at any angle of 0°-360° relative to the bracket.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, a rotating shaft is connected to the pot body, and a driving mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft to control the pot body to rotate to any angle through the driving mechanism.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a worm gear mechanism, the worm gear is connected to the rotating shaft, and also includes a hand wheel connected to the worm, and the hand wheel is connected to a handle.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, a box is disposed outside the driving mechanism, the box has a detachable box cover, the worm gear mechanism is located inside the box, and the handwheel is located outside the box.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pot cover is rotatably connected to the bracket, and a handle is provided on the pot cover so that the pot cover can be turned upside down relative to the pot body.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, a support plate is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the support plate is connected to the outer wall of the pot cover.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support plate includes a first support member and a second support member, the first support member is rotatably connected to the bracket, the second support member is connected to the pot cover, and the second support member can rotate forward and backward relative to the first support member and is locked by a locking unit.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the steam system includes a stop valve, a pressure gauge, a filter, a safety valve, a hose, and a rotary joint connected in sequence, the stop valve is connected to external steam, the rotary joint is connected to the bracket and communicates with the interlayer, and also includes a steam trap arranged at the bottom of the pot body, and the steam trap is communicated with the interlayer.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the pot body is hemispherical, and the pot cover is arc-shaped. The bracket is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pot body. The bracket has an inverted U-shaped support portion with a tubular structure, and a height-adjustable foot support is arranged at the bottom of the support portion.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. By setting an insulation layer outside the inner liner and the interlayer to provide heat insulation, the thermal efficiency is improved and the safety of personnel is ensured;

[0017] 2. By setting the pot body to be able to rotate at any angle of 0°-360° relative to the bracket, it is not only convenient for unloading food, but also more convenient for cleaning the inner pot and draining it after cleaning, thus ensuring food safety;

[0018] 3. The driving mechanism adopts a worm gear mechanism, which can solve the problem of driving the pot body to rotate while saving costs to the greatest extent, facilitating maintenance, and saving time and effort;

[0019] 4. The worm gear mechanism is protected by the box, which has good waterproof and dustproof properties, and the protection level can reach IP69K. While performing overall high temperature, high pressure and chemical cleaning, it avoids erosion of the worm gear mechanism, effectively protects the worm gear mechanism, and increases its service life;

[0020] 5. The pot cover can be turned upside down, swung back and forth, and locked by a locking unit. When the pot body is turned over for cleaning, mechanical damage to the pot cover is avoided, thus ensuring the safety of the pot cover;

[0021] 6. The steam system is connected by a hose. When the boiler rotates, the stability and safety of the steam system are guaranteed. The steam trap at the bottom of the boiler can drain condensed water when the steam boiler is working, and the pressure in the interlayer is guaranteed by the safety valve, thus ensuring the safety of the steam boiler.

[0022] 7. The bottom of the pot body is spherical, and the pot cover is arc-shaped. At the same time, the bracket has an inverted U-shaped support part, and a height-adjustable foot support is arranged at the bottom of the bracket, which effectively solves the sanitary dead corner problem of the steam pot, improves its sanitary level, and ensures food safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a front view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A top view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a side view of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the AA section;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of part B;

[0032] Fig. 9 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of part C.

[0033] In the above figures: 1, bracket; 11, leg; 12, support part; 121, limit part; 122, limit screw; 2, pot body; 21, liner; 22, interlayer; 23, insulation layer; 231, insulation interlayer; 232, perlite; 24, edge structure; 25, shaft; 3, pot cover; 31, lifting handle; 32, support plate; 321, first support member; 3211, guide groove; 3212, adjustment screw; 322, second support member; 33, locking member; 331, lock Tightening stud; 332, locking nut; 4, steam system; 41, stop valve; 42, pressure gauge; 43, filter; 44, safety valve; 45, hose; 46, swivel joint; 47, steam trap; 5, driving mechanism; 51, worm gear; 52, worm; 53, handwheel; 54, handle; 6, box body; 61, box cover; 62, sealing ring; 63, lock; 631, lock tongue; 7, elastic connector; 71, fixing plate; 72, adjusting stud; 73, spring; 8, anchor support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The present invention is described in detail below by way of exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may also be beneficially combined in other embodiments without further description.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] A steam cooker, see Figures 1 to 9 ,include:

[0038] A bracket 1, and a pot body 2 connected to the bracket 1, wherein the bracket 1 is arranged on the left and right sides of the pot body 2, and is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides with the pot body 2 as the center, and the bracket 1 has an inverted U-shaped leg 11 of a tubular structure. The inverted U-shaped leg 11 of the tubular structure is provided to avoid sanitary dead corners and facilitate cleaning;

[0039] The pot body 2 has an inner liner 21 and an interlayer 22. The inner liner 21 is a hemispherical structure. The interlayer 22 is connected to the outer wall of the inner liner 21 by welding. The pot body 2 also has a heat-insulating layer 23. The inner liner 21, the interlayer 22 and the heat-insulating layer 23 are welded to form a whole, and an edge structure 24 is formed on the top of the pot body 2. The heat-insulating layer 23 is located outside the inner liner 21 and the interlayer 22 to wrap the inner liner 21 and the interlayer 22. The heat-insulating layer 23 uses a heat-insulating interlayer 231 and is filled with perlite 232 or polyurethane or heat-resistant heat-insulating material. Perlite 232 is the most widely used lightweight heat-insulating material in China, and has good thermal stability. It is heat-insulating and heat-insulating. By arranging the heat-insulating layer 23 outside the inner liner 21 and the interlayer 22, heat-insulating and heat-insulating are performed, thereby improving thermal efficiency and ensuring the safety of personnel.

[0040] The pot cover 3 is matched with the pot body 2, and the pot cover 3 is arranged above the inner pot 21. When working, the pot cover 3 abuts against the edge structure 24 to form a closed container between the inner pot 21 and the pot cover 3. In this embodiment, the bottom of the pot body 2 is set in a hemispherical shape, and the pot cover 3 is set in an arc shape, which solves the sanitary dead corner problem of the pot body 2 and the pot cover 3 and improves the sanitary level.

[0041] The interlayer 22 is connected with a steam system 4, which includes a stop valve 41, a pressure gauge 42, a filter 43, a safety valve 44, a hose 45, and a rotary joint 46 connected in sequence. The pressure in the interlayer 22 is ensured by the safety valve 44, and the safety of the steam cooker is ensured. The stop valve 41 is connected to external steam, and the rotary joint 46 is connected to the bracket 1 and communicated with the interlayer 22. It also includes a steam trap 47 arranged at the bottom of the pot body 2, and the steam trap 47 is communicated with the interlayer 22. When the steam cooker is working, condensed water is discharged through it, or when the work is completed, cleaning water or soup is discharged. Steam is passed into the interlayer 22 through the steam system 4 to heat the inner pot 21 for cooking food.

[0042] On the basis of the above embodiment, in order to facilitate the unloading of food, the pot body 2 is configured to be rotatable, specifically: the pot body 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1, and the pot body 2 can be rotated at any angle of 0°-360° in the front and rear directions relative to the bracket 1. By arranging the pot body 2 to be able to rotate at any angle of 0°-360° relative to the bracket 1, it is beneficial to unload food while facilitating the cleaning of the inner pot 21 and controlling the drying after cleaning, thereby ensuring food safety. On this basis, the connection between the filter 43 and the rotary joint 46 in the steam system 4 is to be configured as a hose 45, and the hose 45 uses a steel wire hose 45 to prevent the steam system 4 from suffering mechanical damage when the pot body 2 rotates.

[0043] The specific rotation method of the pot body 2 is: a rotating shaft 25 is connected to one end of the pot body 2, and the end of the rotating shaft 25 is connected to the box body 6 through a steel sleeve or a bearing, and the other end of the pot body 2 is connected to the support part 12 of the bracket 1 through a rotating joint 46 in the steam system 4 to achieve rotation. In order to achieve its drivability, a driving mechanism 5 is connected to the rotating shaft 25 to control the pot body 2 to rotate to any angle through the driving mechanism 5.

[0044] Furthermore, the driving mechanism 5 includes a worm gear mechanism, wherein the worm wheel 51 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 25, and also includes a handwheel 53 connected to the worm 52. The handwheel 53 is connected to a handle 54, and the pot body 2 can be rotated by rotating the handle 54. Of course, without setting the handle 54, the pot body 2 can also be rotated by rotating the handwheel 53. In the present embodiment, the driving mechanism 5 adopts the worm gear mechanism for the purpose of solving the problem of driving the pot body 2 to rotate while saving costs to the greatest extent, facilitating maintenance, and saving time and effort.

[0045] On the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, in order to further ensure that the steam cooker can be cleaned as a whole, a box body 6 is arranged on the outside of the driving mechanism 5, and the box body 6 has a detachable box cover 61. A sealing ring 62 is arranged at the connection between the box cover 61 and the box body 6, and the worm gear mechanism is located in the box body 6, and the handwheel 53 is located outside the box body 6. The worm gear mechanism is protected by the box body 6, and has good waterproof and dustproof properties, which can reach IP69K level. While performing overall high temperature, high pressure and chemical cleaning, the worm gear mechanism is avoided from being corroded, thereby effectively protecting the worm gear mechanism and improving its service life.

[0046] Furthermore, the top of the box body 6 is arranged to be an inclined surface for easy cleaning, and the detachable manner between the box body 6 and the box cover 61 realizes the fixation and separation of the box cover 61 through a lock 63 with a locking tongue 631. The fixation of the box cover 61 and the box body 6 is realized by the locking tongue 631 hooking the inner side surface of the box body 6, and the separation of the box cover 61 and the box body 6 is realized by separating the locking tongue 631 hooked on the inner side surface of the box body 6 from the inner side surface of the body.

[0047] On the basis of the above embodiment, the pot cover 3 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1, and a handle is provided on the pot cover 3. By pulling the handle 31 or putting down the handle, the pot cover 3 can be turned up and down relative to the pot body 2. The pot cover 3 is turned up relative to the pot body 2 to open the closed container, so that food can be unloaded or the pot body 2 can be cleaned. The pot cover 3 is turned down relative to the pot body 2 to form a closed container between the inner pot 21 and the pot cover 3, so that food can be steamed.

[0048] Furthermore, a support plate 32 is rotatably connected to the support portion 12 of the bracket 1, and the support plate 32 is connected to the outer wall of the pot cover 3. Specifically, the support plate 32 is " ” type setting, which includes a first support member 321 and a second support member 322. The first support member 321 is rotatably connected to the support portion 12 of the bracket 1, and the second support member 322 is connected to the pot cover 3. The length of the second support member 322 is determined by the thickness of the pot cover 3. When the thickness of the pot cover 3 is thin, the length of the second support member 322 is longer and can reach the center of the pot cover 3 to ensure the strength of the pot cover 3. When the thickness of the pot cover 3 is thicker, the length of the second support member 322 can be shorter to save materials, and the second support member 322 can be rotated back and forth relative to the first support member 321, and locked by a locking member 33 with a handle. Specifically: the first support member 321 and the second support member 322 are connected by a rotating shaft 25, and an arc-shaped guide groove 3211 is set on the top surface of the first support member 321. The locking member 33 includes A locking stud 331 and a locking nut 332 are provided with flanges. The locking stud 331 passes through the guide groove 3211. Through the spacing between the flanges, the fixed and relatively movable relationship between the first support member 321 and the second support member 322 is achieved, so that the second support member 322 can swing back and forth, thereby driving the pot cover 3 to rotate. When the pot body 2 is turned over for cleaning or unloading food, mechanical damage to the pot cover 3 is avoided, the safety of the pot cover 3 is guaranteed, and the service life is extended. A limiting portion 121 and a limiting screw 122 are provided on the supporting portion 12 of the bracket 1, and an adjusting screw 3212 is provided on the first support member 321. When the pot cover 3 is matched with the pot body 2, the adjusting screw 3212 is abutted against the limiting portion 121. When the pot cover 3 is turned over and opened, the first support member 321 can abut against the limiting screw 122.

[0049] Furthermore, an elastic connecting member 7 is connected between the first supporting member 321 and the supporting portion 12 of the bracket 1. When the pot cover 3 is flipped over, the tensioning force of the pot cover 3 when flipping over can be adjusted. Specifically, a fixing plate 71 is provided on the supporting portion 12 of the bracket 1, and an adjusting stud 72 is threadedly connected to the fixing plate 71. A spring 73 is connected between the adjusting stud 72 and the first supporting member 321. By adjusting the height of the adjusting stud 72, the tensioning degree of the pot cover 3 when flipping over can be adjusted.

[0050] On the basis of the above implementation, a height-adjustable anchor support 8 is arranged at the bottom of the bracket 1. The anchor support 8 adopts a new type of sanitary anchor support disclosed in CN109654350A, which is conducive to adjusting the parallelism and height of the steam boiler, and has no sanitary dead corners and a high sanitary level.

[0051] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A steam cooker, It is characterized in that include: A support, a pot body connected to the support, and a pot cover adapted to the pot body, wherein the pot body comprises an inner pot and an interlayer, the interlayer is connected to the outer wall of the inner pot, and a steam system is connected to the interlayer, steam is passed into the interlayer through the steam system to heat the inner pot and cook food, and the pot body further comprises a heat-insulating layer, which is located outside the inner pot and the interlayer to insulate heat; The pot cover is rotatably connected to the bracket, and a handle is provided on the pot cover so that the pot cover can be turned up and down relative to the pot body. A support plate is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the support plate is connected to the outer wall of the pot cover. The support plate includes a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the second support member is connected to the pot cover. The second support member can rotate forward and backward relative to the first support member and is locked by a locking member. The first support member and the second support member are connected by a rotating shaft, and an arc-shaped guide groove is arranged on the top surface of the first support member, the locking member comprises a locking stud with a flange and a locking nut, the locking stud passes through the guide groove, and the fixed and relatively movable relationship between the first support member and the second support member is realized through the spacing between the flanges, so that the second support member can swing back and forth, thereby driving the pot cover to rotate, a limiting portion and a limiting screw are arranged on the supporting portion of the bracket, and an adjusting screw is arranged on the first support member, when the pot cover is matched with the pot body, the adjusting screw is against the limiting portion, and when the pot cover is flipped open, the first support member can be against the limiting screw; An elastic connecting member is connected between the first supporting member and the supporting portion of the bracket. When the pot cover is flipped over, the tensioning force of the pot cover when flipping over can be adjusted. Specifically, a fixing plate is arranged on the supporting portion of the bracket, and an adjusting stud is threadedly connected to the fixing plate. A spring is connected between the adjusting stud and the first supporting member. By adjusting the height of the adjusting stud, the tensioning degree when the pot cover is flipped over can be adjusted.

2. The steam cooker according to claim 1, Features: The pot body is rotatably connected to the bracket, and the pot body can rotate at any angle of 0°-360° relative to the bracket.

3. The steam cooker according to claim 2, Features: A rotating shaft is connected to the pot body, and a driving mechanism is connected to the rotating shaft so as to control the pot body to rotate to any angle through the driving mechanism.

4. The steam cooker according to claim 3, Features: The driving mechanism comprises a worm gear mechanism, wherein the worm gear is connected to the rotating shaft, and further comprises a hand wheel connected to the worm gear, wherein the hand wheel is connected to a handle.

5. The steam cooker according to claim 4, Features: A box body is arranged outside the driving mechanism, the box body has a detachable box cover, the worm gear mechanism is located inside the box body, and the hand wheel is located outside the box body.

6. The steam cooker according to claim 1, Features: The steam system includes a stop valve, a pressure gauge, a filter, a safety valve, a hose, and a rotary joint connected in sequence. The stop valve is connected to external steam, the rotary joint is connected to the bracket and communicates with the interlayer, and also includes a steam trap arranged at the bottom of the pot body, and the steam trap is communicated with the interlayer.

7. The steam cooker according to claim 1, Features: The bottom of the pot body is hemispherical, and the pot cover is arc-shaped. The bracket is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pot body. The bracket has an inverted U-shaped support portion with a tubular structure, and a height-adjustable foot support is arranged at the bottom of the support portion.

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