Water tank structure and cooking equipment
By designing a structure consisting of a water tank base, water tank body, and fixed bracket in the steam oven, the problem of misalignment of the water tank through hole was solved, enabling the water tank to be smoothly pushed in and pulled out, thus improving assembly precision and user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202211640109.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-12-20
AI Technical Summary
In existing steam ovens, errors in the parts of the control panel glass and mounting bracket cause misalignment of the water tank's through-hole, resulting in the water tank scraping against the control panel glass bracket when pushed in or pulled out.
A water tank structure was designed, including a water tank base, a water tank body, and a fixed bracket. It is connected to the control panel glass through a fixed flange to ensure that the opening of the water tank base is aligned with the through hole on the control panel glass. Precise assembly is achieved through guides and limiting components to avoid interference.
The problem of misalignment of the water tank through hole has been solved, ensuring that the water tank can be pushed in and pulled out smoothly, avoiding interference with the control panel glass bracket, and improving assembly accuracy and user experience.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a water tank structure and a cooking device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The water tank in the existing steam-baking integrated cooking machine is generally pushed into the water tank base provided in the steam-baking integrated cooking machine through the opening hole provided on the control panel glass and the control panel glass support. The control panel glass is first fixedly connected with the control panel glass support, then the water tank base is installed on the control panel glass support, and then the water tank is pushed into the water tank base. Due to the dimensional error of the control panel glass and the control panel glass support, the opening hole provided on the control panel glass and the opening hole provided on the control panel glass support cannot be aligned, which causes the water tank to be easily scratched with the opening hole on the control panel glass support during the process of pushing or pulling out the water tank base.
[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a water tank structure to solve the above problems. SUMMARY
[0004] The present application aims to at least solve one of the problems existing in the prior art, and for this purpose, the present application provides a water tank structure and a cooking device, which can solve the problem that the first water tank through hole on the control panel glass cannot be aligned with the second water tank through hole on the control panel glass mounting frame due to the part error of the control panel glass and the control panel glass mounting frame, and finally the interference between the water tank body and the second water tank through hole.
[0005] The above-mentioned purpose is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0006] A water tank structure comprises:
[0007] A water tank base having an opening at one end;
[0008] A water tank body, the water tank base being capable of pushing and pulling out the water tank body through the opening;
[0009] A fixed support having a rear end detachably connected with the front part of the water tank base, a front end of the fixed support being provided with a fixed protruding edge, a cooking device comprising a control panel glass mounting frame and a control panel glass mounted on the control panel glass mounting frame, the control panel glass being provided with a first water tank through hole, the control panel glass mounting frame being provided with a second water tank through hole, the fixed protruding edge being connected with the control panel glass of the cooking device through the second water tank through hole, the fixed support being located on the side of the first water tank through hole, the fixed protruding edge being defined between the control panel glass and the control panel glass mounting frame, and the front part of the water tank base being detachably connected with the control panel glass mounting frame.
[0010] Optionally, the rear end of the fixing support is provided with a first connecting part, and the front part of the water tank base is provided with a second connecting part, the first connecting part being detachably connected with the second connecting part.
[0011] Optionally, the front part of the water tank base is provided with a first guide part, and the rear part of the fixing support extends into the front part of the water tank base, the first guide part abutting against the outer side of the fixing support.
[0012] Optionally, the rear part of the water tank base is further provided with a first limiting part, and the rear part of the water tank body is provided with a second limiting part 53, the second limiting part 53 being inserted into the first limiting part when the water tank body is pushed into the water tank base to the right position.
[0013] Optionally, the front part of the fixing support is further provided with a second guide part, the second guide part being obliquely arranged from front to back and upward.
[0014] Optionally, the bottom of the water tank base is provided with a third guide part on each side, the front side of the third guide part being obliquely arranged, and the oblique direction of the front side of the third guide part being the same as that of the second guide part.
[0015] Optionally, the sealing sleeve is further provided, the rear part of the water tank base is provided with a water outlet structure, the rear part of the water tank body is provided with a water outlet nozzle, the water outlet nozzle being in communication with the water outlet structure, the sealing sleeve being sleeved on the water outlet nozzle and abutting against the inner wall of the water outlet structure, for sealing the gap between the outer wall of the water outlet nozzle and the inner wall of the water outlet structure.
[0016] Optionally, the sealing sleeve comprises a first sealing part and a second sealing part, the diameter of the first sealing part being smaller than that of the second sealing part, the outer side of the first sealing part being provided with a first sealing edge, the outer side of the second sealing part being provided with a second sealing edge, the water outlet structure comprising a water outlet port, a first water outlet part and a second water outlet part connected in sequence, the diameter of the first water outlet part being smaller than that of the second water outlet part, the first sealing edge abutting against the inner wall of the first water outlet part, the second sealing edge abutting against the inner wall of the second water outlet part, the water outlet nozzle being connected with the water outlet port.
[0017] Optionally, the first sealing edge and the second sealing edge are both obliquely arranged from front to back and away from the middle part of the sealing sleeve.
[0018] Optionally, the water outlet structure further comprises a connecting part connected with the water outlet port, the connecting part being located in the first water outlet part and connected with the water outlet nozzle.
[0019] Optionally, the rear end of the sealing sleeve is further provided with a groove, and the connecting part passes through the groove to connect with the water outlet.
[0020] Another aspect of the present invention provides a cooking device, including a control panel glass mounting bracket and a control panel glass mounted on the control panel glass mounting bracket, and also includes the water tank structure described above.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0022] The water tank structure provided by this invention, by setting a water tank bracket, ensures that the opening of the water tank base is always aligned with the first water tank through hole on the control panel glass. The water tank body can be directly pushed into the water tank support through the first water tank through hole and the water tank bracket. This solves the problem in the prior art where, due to part errors in the control panel glass and the control panel glass mounting bracket, the first water tank through hole on the control panel glass cannot be aligned with the second water tank through hole on the control panel glass mounting bracket, ultimately causing interference between the water tank body and the second water tank through hole. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure, control panel glass, and control panel glass mounting bracket assembled at one angle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded view;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the water tank structure provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view at point BB;
[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water tank structure, control panel glass, and control panel glass mounting bracket provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention from another angle.
[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view at point D;
[0031] Figure 9is a disassembly view of the water tank structure after the water tank support is removed according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0032] Figure 10 is a top view of the water tank structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0033] Figure 11 is Figure 10 is a sectional view at E-E in FIG. 5;
[0034] Figure 12 is Figure 11 is an enlarged view at F in FIG. 5;
[0035] Figure 13 is a perspective view of the sealing sleeve of the water tank structure according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0036] in the figure:
[0037] 1, control panel glass; 10, first water tank through hole;
[0038] 2, control panel glass mounting frame; 20, second water tank through hole; 21, fourth connecting part;
[0039] 3, water tank base; 31, base box body; 311, second connecting part; 312, first limiting part; 313, water outlet structure; 3131, water outlet; 3132, first water outlet part; 3133, second water outlet part; 3134, connecting part; 314, buckle; 315, third guide part; 316, third connecting part; 317, first guide part; 32, base cover body; 321, clamping hole;
[0040] 4, fixed support; 41, first connecting part; 42, fixed protruding edge; 43, second guide part;
[0041] 5, water tank body; 51, water tank box body; 52, water tank cover body; 53, second limiting part 53; 54, water outlet nozzle;
[0042] 6, sealing sleeve; 61, first sealing part; 611, first sealing edge; 62, second sealing part; 621, second sealing edge; 63, hole groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0043] The following examples are used to illustrate the present application, but the present application is not limited by these examples. Modifications to the specific embodiments of the present application or equivalent replacements to some technical features are made without departing from the spirit of the present application, which should be covered in the technical solution range of the present application.
[0044] Please refer to Figures 1-13The water tank structure provided by the present application comprises a water tank body 5, a water tank base 3 and a water tank support. An opening is formed at one end of the water tank base 3. The water tank base 3 can be pushed into and pulled out of the water tank body 5 through the opening. The rear end of a fixing support 4 is detachably connected to the front part of the water tank base 3, and the front end of the fixing support 4 is provided with a fixing protruding edge 42. The cooking device comprises a control panel glass mounting rack 2 and a control panel glass 1 mounted on the control panel glass mounting rack 2. A first water tank through hole 10 is formed on the control panel glass 1, and a second water tank through hole 20 is formed on the control panel glass mounting rack 2. The fixing protruding edge 42 is connected to the control panel glass 1 of the cooking device by penetrating through the second water tank through hole 20. The fixing support 4 is located on the periphery of the first water tank through hole 10, and the fixing protruding edge 42 is defined between the control panel glass 1 and the control panel glass mounting rack 2. The front part of the water tank base 3 is detachably connected to the control panel glass mounting rack 2.
[0045] The water tank structure provided by the present application comprises a water tank body 5, a water tank base 3 and a water tank support. An opening is formed at one end of the water tank base 3. The water tank base 3 can be pushed into and pulled out of the water tank body 5 through the opening. The rear end of a fixing support 4 is detachably connected to the front part of the water tank base 3, and the front end of the fixing support 4 is provided with a fixing protruding edge 42. The cooking device comprises a control panel glass mounting rack 2 and a control panel glass 1 mounted on the control panel glass mounting rack 2. A first water tank through hole 10 is formed on the control panel glass 1, and a second water tank through hole 20 is formed on the control panel glass mounting rack 2. The fixing protruding edge 42 is connected to the control panel glass 1 of the cooking device by penetrating through the second water tank through hole 20. The fixing support 4 is located on the periphery of the first water tank through hole 10, and the fixing protruding edge 42 is defined between the control panel glass 1 and the control panel glass mounting rack 2. The front part of the water tank base 3 is detachably connected to the control panel glass mounting rack 2.
[0046] Optionally, the rear end of the fixing support 4 is provided with a first connecting part 41, and the front part of the water tank base 3 is provided with a second connecting part 311. The first connecting part 41 is detachably connected to the second connecting part 311. Further, the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 311 are detachably connected by screws.
[0047] Optionally, the front part of the water tank base 3 is further provided with a third connecting part 316, and the control panel glass mounting rack 2 is provided with a fourth connecting part 21. The third connecting part 316 and the fourth connecting part 21 are detachably connected by screws.
[0048] Optionally, the front part of the water tank base 3 is provided with a first guide part 317, and the rear part of the fixing support 4 extends into the front part of the water tank base 3. The first guide part 317 abuts against the outer side of the fixing support 4. The first guide part 317 is arranged to enable the front part of the water tank base 3 to be more accurately fitted on the rear part of the fixing support 4, thereby facilitating the assembly of the water tank structure.
[0049] Optionally, the rear part of the water tank base 3 is further provided with a first limiting piece 312, and the rear part of the water tank body 5 is provided with a second limiting piece 53, when the water tank body 5 is pushed into the water tank base 3 to the right position, the second limiting piece 53 is inserted into the first limiting piece 312, so as to avoid the water tank body 5 from sliding out of the water tank base 3 under the action of external force (for example, when closing the door body of the cooking equipment) after being pushed into the water tank base 3.
[0050] Specifically, the material of the first limiting piece 312 is rubber or silica gel, so that after the second limiting piece 53 is inserted into the first limiting piece 312, the second limiting piece 53 can be clamped by the first limiting piece 312.
[0051] Optionally, the front part of the fixed support 4 is further provided with a second guide piece 43, the second guide piece 43 is inclined upward from front to back, so as to realize the guiding effect of the water tank body 5 when being pushed into the water tank base 3.
[0052] Optionally, the bottom of the water tank base 3 is provided with a third guide piece 315 on both sides, the front side of the third guide piece 315 is inclined, and the inclination direction of the front side of the third guide piece 315 is the same as that of the second guide piece 43, so as to further realize the guiding effect of the water tank body 5 when being pushed into the water tank base 3.
[0053] Optionally, it further includes a sealing sleeve 6, the rear part of the water tank base 3 is provided with a water outlet structure 313, the rear part of the water tank body 5 is provided with a water outlet nozzle 54, the water outlet nozzle 54 is in communication with the water outlet structure 313, the sealing sleeve 6 is sleeved on the water outlet nozzle 54 and abuts against the inner wall of the water outlet structure 313, for sealing the gap between the outer wall of the water outlet nozzle 54 and the inner wall of the water outlet structure 313, so as to avoid the water in the water tank body 5 from flowing out through the gap.
[0054] Optionally, the sealing sleeve 6 includes a first sealing part 61 and a second sealing part 62, the diameter of the first sealing part 61 is smaller than that of the second sealing part 62, the outer side of the first sealing part 61 is provided with a first sealing rim 611, the outer side of the second sealing part 62 is provided with a second sealing rim 621, the water outlet structure 313 includes a water outlet 3131, a first water outlet part 3132 and a second water outlet part 3133 connected in sequence, the diameter of the first water outlet part 3132 is smaller than that of the second water outlet part 3133, the first sealing rim 611 abuts against the inner wall of the first water outlet part 3132, and the second sealing rim 621 abuts against the inner wall of the second water outlet part 3133, and the water outlet nozzle 54 is connected with the water outlet 3131. By arranging the first sealing rim 611 and the second sealing rim 621, the double sealing effect is realized.
[0055] Optionally, the first sealing edge 611 and the second sealing edge 621 are both inclined from front to back towards the direction away from the middle part of the sealing sleeve 6, when the water tank body 5 is pushed into the water tank base 3, the front of the first sealing edge 611 swings and abuts against the inner wall of the first water outlet part 3132, the second sealing edge 621 swings towards the front and abuts against the inner wall of the second water outlet part 3133, thereby enhancing the sealing effect.
[0056] Specifically, the material of the sealing sleeve 6 is rubber or silica gel.
[0057] Optionally, the water outlet structure 313 further comprises a connecting part 3134 connected with the water outlet 3131, the connecting part 3134 is located in the first water outlet part 3132 and connected with the water outlet nozzle 54.
[0058] Optionally, the rear end of the sealing sleeve 6 is further provided with a hole groove 63, the connecting part 3134 passes through the hole groove 63 and is connected with the water outlet nozzle 54.
[0059] Optionally, the water tank body 5 comprises a water tank body 51 and a water tank cover body 52 connected with the water tank body 51. The water tank cover body 52 is provided with a water adding hole structure, so as to facilitate the user to add water into the water tank body 5.
[0060] Optionally, the water tank base 3 comprises a base body 31 and a base cover body 32 connected with the base body 31, wherein one of a buckle 314 and a clamping hole 321 is arranged on the base body 31, the other of the buckle 314 and the clamping hole 321 is arranged on the base cover body 32, and the buckle 314 and the clamping hole 321 are clamped.
[0061] Another aspect of the present application provides a cooking equipment, comprising a control panel glass mounting frame 2 and a control panel glass 1 mounted on the control panel glass mounting frame 2, and further comprising the above-mentioned water tank structure.
[0062] The above only describes some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A water tank structure characterized by comprising: The cooking device comprises a water tank base (3) having an opening at one end, a water tank body (5) into which the water tank base (3) can be pushed in and pulled out via the opening, and a fixed support (4) detachably connected to the front part of the water tank base (3) at the rear end thereof, wherein the front end of the fixed support (4) is provided with a fixed protruding edge (42), the cooking device comprises a control panel glass mounting rack (2) and a control panel glass (1) mounted on the control panel glass mounting rack (2), the control panel glass (1) is provided with a first water tank through hole (10), the control panel glass mounting rack (2) is provided with a second water tank through hole (20), the fixed protruding edge (42) is connected to the control panel glass (1) of the cooking device by penetrating through the second water tank through hole (20), the fixed support (4) is located on the periphery of the first water tank through hole (10), the fixed protruding edge (42) is defined between the control panel glass (1) and the control panel glass mounting rack (2), the front part of the water tank base (3) is detachably connected to the control panel glass mounting rack (2), the front part of the water tank base (3) is provided with a first guide (317), the rear part of the fixed support (4) extends into the front part of the water tank base (3), the first guide (317) abuts against the outer side of the fixed support (4), the rear end of the fixed support (4) is provided with a first connecting part (41), the front part of the water tank base (3) is provided with a second connecting part (311), and the first connecting part (41) is detachably connected to the second connecting part (311). The rear part of the water tank base (3) is further provided with a first limiting part (312), the rear part of the water tank body (5) is provided with a second limiting part (53), and when the water tank body (5) is pushed into the water tank base (3) to the right position, the second limiting part (53) is inserted into the first limiting part (312). The front part of the fixed support (4) is further provided with a second guide (43), and the second guide (43) is inclined upward from front to back. The bottom of the water tank base (3) is provided with a third guide (315) on both sides thereof, the front side of the third guide (315) is inclined, and the inclination direction of the front side of the third guide (315) is the same as that of the second guide (43).
2. The water tank structure according to claim 1, characterized by The cooking device further comprises a sealing sleeve (6), the rear part of the water tank base (3) is provided with a water outlet structure (313), the rear part of the water tank body (5) is provided with a water outlet nozzle (54), the water outlet nozzle (54) communicates with the water outlet structure (313), the sealing sleeve (6) is sleeved on the water outlet nozzle (54) and abuts against the inner wall of the water outlet structure (313), so as to seal the gap between the outer wall of the water outlet nozzle (54) and the inner wall of the water outlet structure (313).
3. The water tank structure according to claim 1, characterized by 4. The water tank structure according to claim 3, characterized by 5. The water tank structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, 6. The water tank structure according to claim 5, characterized by The sealing sleeve (6) comprises a first sealing part (61) and a second sealing part (62), the diameter of the first sealing part (61) is smaller than the diameter of the second sealing part (62), the outer side of the first sealing part (61) is provided with a first sealing edge (611), the outer side of the second sealing part (62) is provided with a second sealing edge (621), the water outlet structure (313) comprises a water outlet (3131), a first water outlet part (3132) and a second water outlet part (3133) connected in sequence, the diameter of the first water outlet part (3132) is smaller than the diameter of the second water outlet part (3133), the first sealing edge (611) abuts against the inner wall of the first water outlet part (3132), the second sealing edge (621) abuts against the inner wall of the second water outlet part (3133), and the water outlet nozzle (54) is connected with the water outlet (3131).
7. The water tank structure according to claim 6, characterized by The first sealing edge (611) and the second sealing edge (621) are both inclined from front to back in a direction away from the middle part of the sealing sleeve (6).
8. The water tank structure according to claim 6, characterized by The water outlet structure (313) further comprises a connecting part (3134) connected with the water outlet (3131), the connecting part (3134) is located in the first water outlet part (3132) and connected with the water outlet nozzle (54).
9. The water tank structure according to claim 8, characterized by The rear end of the sealing sleeve (6) is further provided with a hole slot (63), and the connecting part (3134) passes through the hole slot (63) and is connected with the water outlet nozzle (54).
10. A cooking apparatus comprising a control panel glass mounting bracket (2) and a control panel glass (1) mounted on the control panel glass mounting bracket (2), characterized in that, Further comprising the water tank structure of any one of claims 1-9. Further comprising the water tank structure of any one of claims 1-9.
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