Steam treatment device, steam preparation system, and electronic device

Abstract

This invention provides a steam treatment device, a steam preparation system, and an electronic device. The steam treatment device includes a main body, a dispersion mechanism, and a steam-water separation mechanism. The dispersion mechanism includes a dispersion chamber disposed within the main body, a baffle wall disposed within the dispersion chamber, and a first nozzle extending into the dispersion chamber. The first nozzle is opposite to the baffle wall and is used to spray steam towards the baffle wall, causing the steam to collide with the baffle wall and disperse within the dispersion chamber. The steam-water separation mechanism includes a steam-water separation channel disposed within the main body and a drain hole communicating with the steam-water separation channel. The steam inlet end of the steam-water separation channel is connected to the dispersion chamber, and the steam-water separation channel is used to perform steam-water separation treatment on the steam and discharges the steam to the outside through its steam outlet end. The drain hole is used to discharge the separated water from the steam-water separation channel. After being dispersed and separated by this steam treatment device, the steam not only has a smaller particle size but also a smaller content of water droplets, resulting in better quality.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of steam preparation, in particular to a steam treatment device, a steam preparation system and an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Steam generators are widely used in products such as facial steamer, micro steam engine, coffee machine, humidifier, steam mop, etc. There are mainly two types of commonly used steam generators. One type is a box-type steam generator. The box-type steam generator is usually equipped with a water tank, and a heater is arranged in the water tank. The water in the water tank is heated by the heater to prepare steam. However, the box-type steam generator has the disadvantages of low steam preparation efficiency and small air output.

[0003] The other type is an instant heating type steam generator. For example, a Chinese utility model patent with the publication number CN201081227Y discloses an instant heating type steam generator. This type of instant heating type steam generator usually has a heating channel arranged in an S shape. The length of the heating channel is extended to achieve the purpose of instant heating of water into steam. Although this type of instant heating type steam generator has a large air output, the particle size of the steam is large, and a large amount of water droplets are usually mixed, so the steam purity is low. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the prior art, the present application provides a steam treatment device, a steam preparation system and an electronic device.

[0005] The first aspect of the present application provides a steam treatment device, comprising:

[0006] a body;

[0007] a dispersion mechanism comprising a dispersion cavity arranged in the body, a baffle wall arranged in the dispersion cavity, and a first nozzle extending into the dispersion cavity; the first nozzle is opposite to the baffle wall and is used for spraying steam flow towards the baffle wall, so that the steam flow collides with the baffle wall and is dispersed in the dispersion cavity;

[0008] a steam-water separation mechanism comprising a steam-water separation channel arranged in the body and a drain hole communicating with the steam-water separation channel; the steam inlet end of the steam-water separation channel communicates with the dispersion cavity, the steam-water separation channel is used for steam-water separation treatment of steam and discharges steam outward through the steam outlet end thereof; and the drain hole is used for discharging separated water separated by the steam-water separation channel.

[0009] After being dispersed and steam-water separated by the steam treatment device, the steam has a small particle size and a small amount of mixed water droplets, and has good quality.

[0010] In some embodiments, the main body is further provided with a water collecting chamber, which is located at the bottom of the dispersion chamber and communicates with the dispersion chamber, while the steam-water separation channel is located at the top of the dispersion chamber; a drain hole is located at the bottom of the water collecting chamber, and the drain hole communicates with the steam-water separation channel through the water collecting chamber and the dispersion chamber. This not only improves the steam-water separation effect but also facilitates the natural discharge of separated water and steam, avoiding a reduction in steam flow rate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the dispersion chamber is funnel-shaped and has a drain outlet. The first nozzle penetrates vertically through the water collection chamber and extends into the dispersion chamber through the drain outlet. This facilitates the smooth flow of water from the dispersion chamber into the water collection chamber and reuses the opening structure of the drain outlet, avoiding the need for additional openings on the main body.

[0012] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface of the water collection cavity, the protrusion is opposite to the water outlet and extends into the dispersion cavity through the water outlet, and the first nozzle passes through the protrusion;

[0013] At least a portion of the periphery of the drain outlet extends downward to form a water guide plate, and the gap between the water guide plate and the side of the convex bulge forms a drainage slit. The dispersion chamber communicates with the water collection chamber through the drainage slit. This reduces the amount of steam emitted into the water collection chamber, which is beneficial for increasing steam output and thus improving product energy efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments, the longitudinal section of the convex bulge is trapezoidal, and the water guide plate is parallel to the side surface of the convex bulge; the longitudinal section is the vertical section of the convex bulge. This improves the steam blocking effect of the drainage slit, thereby further improving product energy efficiency.

[0015] In some embodiments, the steam treatment device further includes a second nozzle, the steam inlet of which is connected to the steam outlet of the steam-water separation channel; the second nozzle has a first steam guide hole section and a second steam guide hole section arranged and connected sequentially along the steam flow direction, the first steam guide hole section gradually narrowing along the steam flow direction, and the second steam guide hole section gradually widening along the steam flow direction. This improves the steam injection speed and injection distance.

[0016] In some embodiments, the steam-water separation channel extends in an S-shape along the steam injection direction of the first nozzle. This results in a better steam-water separation effect.

[0017] In some embodiments, the vapor-water separation mechanism includes multiple vapor-water separation channels connected in parallel. This results in a better vapor-water separation effect.

[0018] In some embodiments, the orifice diameter of the first nozzle gradually narrows along the steam flow direction. This allows the first nozzle to increase the steam flow rate, which is beneficial for improving the dispersion effect.

[0019] A second aspect of the present invention provides a steam preparation system, comprising a steam generator and a steam treatment device as described above; the steam generator's outlet is connected to a first nozzle of the steam treatment device, and the steam generator is used to heat water to prepare steam. Because the steam treatment device can disperse and separate steam and water, the resulting steam particles are small, and the content of water droplets is low. Therefore, the steam preparation system using the steam treatment device also has the aforementioned advantages.

[0020] In some embodiments, a water tank is also included, with the drain port of the steam treatment device connected to the water tank to return the separated water to the water tank. This improves water utilization and helps reduce the product's water consumption.

[0021] A third aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device including the steam preparation system described above. Because the steam prepared by the above-described steam preparation system is of good quality, the electronic device using the above-described steam preparation system provides a better user experience.

[0022] The steam treatment apparatus of this invention, as a post-processing device for a steam generator, involves a high-speed steam jet from a first nozzle impacting a baffle wall, dispersing the steam and any mixed water droplets. This reduces the steam particle size and increases the steam output. The steam then flows into a steam-water separation channel, where it undergoes steam-water separation. The separated water is discharged through a drain hole. The steam after separation not only has a lower particle size but also a smaller content of mixed water droplets. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the steam treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the steam treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the first nozzle;

[0026] Figure 4 and Figure 5 These are perspective views of the steam preparation system according to an embodiment of the present invention from different viewpoints;

[0027] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the steam preparation system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7This is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100-Steam treatment device; 110-Main body; 111-Box body; 112-Lid body; 113-First partition; 114-Water guide plate; 115-Protrusion; 116-L-shaped partition; 117-Baffle wall; 121-Water collection chamber; 122-Dispersion chamber; 123-Steam-water separation channel; 124-Drain hole; 125-Leak outlet; 126-Drainage slit; 130-First nozzle; 140-Second nozzle; 141-First steam guide section; 142-Second steam guide section;

[0031] 200 - Steam preparation system; 210 - Steam generator; 211 - Heating chamber; 212 - Heater; 213 - Water inlet; 214 - Steam outlet; 220 - Pipeline;

[0032] 300 - Electronic equipment; 310 - Housing. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] This invention provides a steam treatment apparatus 100, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the steam treatment apparatus 100 of this embodiment may include a main body 110, a dispersion mechanism, and a steam-water separation mechanism.

[0035] The body 110 may include a box 111 and a lid 112. The box 111 may have an inner cavity and an opening communicating with the inner cavity. The lid 112 may be used to seal the opening. Optionally, the body 110 may be cylindrical, cuboid, or other shapes. Taking a cuboid shape as an example, the box 111 may be cuboid, with one side of the box 111 open to form the opening. The lid 112 may be rectangular and seal the opening. It is understood that the above-described structure of the body 110 is merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the body 110 to the above structure.

[0036] The dispersion mechanism may include a dispersion chamber 122 disposed within the body 110, a baffle wall 117 disposed within the dispersion chamber 122, and a first nozzle 130 extending into the dispersion chamber 122. The first nozzle 130 is opposite to the baffle wall 117 and can spray a steam stream towards the baffle wall 117, causing the steam and water droplets in the steam stream to collide with the baffle wall 117 and disperse into smaller steam particles or mist droplets within the dispersion chamber 122. This not only reduces the particle size of the steam but also increases the steam volume. Furthermore, the baffle wall 117 reduces the steam flow rate, preventing the steam from dissipating heat through friction with the air at a high flow rate, thereby maintaining a higher steam temperature.

[0037] Optionally, the dispersion chamber 122 may be formed by partitions within the inner cavity of the body 110, and the baffle 117 may be formed by a portion of the partition. For example, the baffle 117 may be formed by a partition capable of defining the dispersion chamber 122 and opposing the first nozzle 130. Optionally, the first nozzle 130 may be connected to a steam generator 210 for generating steam, and the first nozzle 130 may receive steam supplied by the steam generator 210.

[0038] The steam-water separation mechanism includes a steam-water separation channel 123 disposed within the main body 110 and a drain hole 124 communicating with the steam-water separation channel 123. The steam inlet end of the steam-water separation channel 123 is connected to the dispersion chamber 122, and the steam-water separation channel 123 is used to perform steam-water separation treatment on the steam and discharge the steam to the outside through its steam outlet end; the drain hole 124 is used to discharge the separated water separated by the steam-water separation channel 123.

[0039] Optionally, the steam outlet of the steam-water separation channel 123 can be directly connected to the outside of the steam treatment device 100. Alternatively, the steam outlet of the steam-water separation channel 123 can also be connected to the outside through other components. For example, the steam treatment device 100 may further include a second nozzle 140, through which the steam outlet of the steam-water separation channel 123 can be connected to the outside.

[0040] The steam treatment device 100 of this embodiment serves as a downstream processing device for the steam generator 210. The steam jet ejected from the first nozzle 130 impacts the baffle wall 117 at high speed, causing the steam and mixed water droplets to disperse, thereby reducing the particle size of the steam and increasing the steam volume. Subsequently, the steam flows into the steam-water separation channel 123, where steam and water are separated. The separated water from the steam-water separation channel 123 can be discharged through the drain hole 124. The steam after steam-water separation not only has a lower particle size but also a smaller content of mixed water droplets.

[0041] In some embodiments, the body 110 further includes a water collecting chamber 121, which is located at the bottom of and communicates with the dispersion chamber 122. The steam-water separation channel 123 is located at the top of the dispersion chamber 122. A drain hole 124 is located at the bottom of the water collecting chamber 121 and communicates with the steam-water separation channel 123 through the water collecting chamber 121 and the dispersion chamber 122. This not only improves the steam-water separation effect but also facilitates the natural discharge of separated water and steam, avoiding a reduction in steam flow rate.

[0042] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the dispersion chamber 122 may be funnel-shaped and provided with a drain outlet 125. The first nozzle 130 extends vertically through the water collection chamber 121 and into the dispersion chamber 122 via the drain outlet 125. This facilitates the smooth flow of water from the dispersion chamber 122 into the water collection chamber 121, and reuses the opening structure of the drain outlet 125, avoiding the need for a separate opening on the body 110.

[0043] In some embodiments, a protrusion 115 is provided on the bottom surface of the water collection chamber 121. The protrusion 115 is opposite to the drain outlet 125 and extends into the dispersion chamber 122 through the drain outlet 125. The first nozzle 130 passes through the protrusion 115. At least a portion of the periphery of the drain outlet 125 extends downward to form a water guide plate 114. The gap between the water guide plate 114 and the side of the protrusion 115 forms a drainage slit 126. The dispersion chamber 122 communicates with the water collection chamber 121 through the drainage slit 126. In this way, the amount of steam emitted into the water collection chamber 121 can be reduced, which is beneficial to increasing the steam output and thus improving product energy efficiency.

[0044] Optionally, the periphery of the drain outlet 125 can extend downward to form a cylindrical water guide plate 114. The cylindrical water guide plate 114 can be sleeved on the outside of the protrusion 115, and a drainage slit 126 is formed between the water guide plate 114 and the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion 115.

[0045] Optionally, the water guide plate 114 may also be formed by extending downward from a portion of the periphery of the drain outlet 125. For example, when the body 110 is cuboid in shape, the bottom surface of the dispersion cavity 122 may be formed by two opposing first partitions 113. The drain outlet 125 may be defined by the two first partitions 113 and the opposite side walls of the dispersion cavity 122. In this case, the opposite ends of the two first partitions 113 extend downward to form two water guide plates 114, and the two water guide plates 114 form drainage slits 126 between the two opposite sides of the protrusion 115.

[0046] In some embodiments, the longitudinal section of the convex 115 is trapezoidal, and the water guide plate 114 is parallel to the side surface of the convex 115; the longitudinal section is the vertical section of the convex 115. This is beneficial to improving the steam blocking effect of the drainage slit 126, thereby further improving product energy efficiency. Optionally, the convex 115 may be frustum-shaped, and the water guide plate may be a gradually expanding cylindrical shape. Optionally, the convex 115 may also be approximately frustum-shaped, with two opposite side surfaces of the convex 115 respectively conforming to two opposite sidewalls of the water collection cavity 121, and the other two opposite side surfaces of the convex 115 respectively parallel to the two water guide plates 114.

[0047] In some embodiments, the orifice diameter of the first nozzle 130 gradually decreases along the steam flow direction. This allows the first nozzle 130 to increase the steam velocity, enabling the steam to impact the baffle wall 117 at a higher velocity, which is beneficial for improving the dispersion effect. Optionally, the orifice diameter of the first nozzle 130 may continuously decrease along the steam flow direction. For example, the inner cavity of the first nozzle 130 may be conical. Optionally, the orifice diameter of the first nozzle 130 may also gradually decrease in segments along the steam flow direction. For example, the first nozzle 130 may include multiple orifice segments arranged sequentially along the airflow direction with progressively smaller orifice diameters, and adjacent orifice segments may be connected by transition sections, such as... Figure 3 As shown.

[0048] In some embodiments, the steam-water separation channel 123 extends in an S-shape along the steam injection direction of the first nozzle 130. Thus, the steam flows in an S-shaped meandering pattern within the steam-water separation channel 123. Water droplets mixed in the steam tend to move downwards under gravity, and due to inertia, they easily collide with the channel wall, thus adhering to it and achieving steam-water separation. For example, the steam-water separation channel 123 can be formed by multiple L-shaped baffles 116 arranged in a staggered manner. When the first nozzle 130 is arranged vertically, the steam-water separation channel 123 can extend in an S-shape vertically.

[0049] In some embodiments, the steam-water separation mechanism includes multiple steam-water separation channels 123 connected in parallel. Taking a rectangular body 110 as an example, two steam-water separation channels 123 can be symmetrically arranged along the center line of the body 110. This reduces the flow rate of a single steam-water separation channel 123, improving the steam-water separation effect. Optionally, taking the steam treatment device 100 further including a second nozzle 140 as an example, the outlets of the multiple steam-water separation channels 123 can converge and connect to the inlet of the second nozzle 140.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second nozzle 140 has a first steam guide orifice section 141 and a second steam guide orifice section 142 sequentially arranged and connected along the steam flow direction. The first steam guide orifice section 141 gradually narrows along the steam flow direction, and the second steam guide orifice section 142 gradually widens along the steam flow direction. In this way, the second nozzle 140 can be equivalent to a Laval nozzle, and the steam will generate a Laval effect in the second nozzle 140, which will significantly increase the steam velocity, thereby increasing the steam injection speed and injection distance.

[0051] See Figures 4 to 6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a steam generation system 200, which may include a steam generator 210 and a steam treatment device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The steam generator 210 is connected to the first nozzle 130 of the steam treatment device 100, and the steam generator 210 is used to heat water to generate steam.

[0052] Because the steam treatment device 100 described above can disperse and separate steam from water, the resulting steam particles are small in size and contain a small amount of water droplets. Therefore, the steam preparation system 200 using the steam treatment device 100 also has the aforementioned advantages.

[0053] Optionally, the steam generator 210 may include a heating chamber 211 and a heater 212. The heating chamber 211 may have a meandering flow channel, and a water inlet 213 and a steam outlet 214 communicating with the flow channel. The heater 212 may be thermally connected to the heating chamber 211 to heat the water in the flow channel into steam. The steam outlet 214 of the heating chamber 211 may be connected to a first nozzle 130 through a pipe 220 to deliver steam to the first nozzle 130 through the pipe 220.

[0054] In some embodiments, the steam generation system 200 may further include a water tank, which can be connected to the inlet 213 of the heating chamber 211 via, for example, a water pump, to supply water to the heating chamber 211. The drain hole 124 of the steam treatment device 100 is connected to the water tank to return the separated water to the water tank. This improves water utilization and helps reduce the water consumption of the product.

[0055] See Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides an electronic device 300, which may include the steam preparation system 200 as described in any of the above embodiments. Optionally, the electronic device 300 may include a housing 310 and a steam preparation system disposed within the housing 310.

[0056] Because the steam produced by the steam preparation system 200 is of good quality, the electronic device 300 using the steam preparation system 200 provides a better user experience. Optionally, the electronic device 300 includes, but is not limited to, facial steamers, coffee machines, humidifiers, and steam mops, etc., and the specific type of electronic device 300 is not limited here.

[0057] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within its spirit and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam treatment apparatus, characterized in that, include: ontology; The dispersion mechanism includes a dispersion chamber disposed within the main body, a baffle wall disposed within the dispersion chamber, and a first nozzle extending into the dispersion chamber; the first nozzle is opposite to the baffle wall and is used to spray a steam flow toward the baffle wall, so that the steam flow collides with the baffle wall and disperses within the dispersion chamber; A steam-water separation mechanism includes a steam-water separation channel disposed within the main body and a drain hole communicating with the steam-water separation channel; the steam inlet end of the steam-water separation channel is connected to the dispersion chamber, the steam-water separation channel is used to perform steam-water separation treatment on steam and discharge steam to the outside through its steam outlet end; the drain hole is used to discharge the separated water from the steam-water separation channel; The steam treatment device further includes a second nozzle, the steam inlet end of the second nozzle being connected to the steam outlet end of the steam-water separation channel; the second nozzle has a first steam guide hole section and a second steam guide hole section arranged and connected sequentially along the steam flow direction, the first steam guide hole section gradually narrowing along the steam flow direction, and the second steam guide hole section gradually expanding along the steam flow direction; The steam-water separation channel extends in an S-shape along the steam injection direction of the first nozzle; The vapor-water separation mechanism includes multiple vapor-water separation channels, which are connected in parallel.

2. The steam treatment apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body also includes a water collection chamber, which is located at the bottom of the dispersion chamber and communicates with it. The vapor-water separation channel is located at the top of the dispersion chamber. The drain hole is located at the bottom of the water collection chamber and communicates with the vapor-water separation channel through the water collection chamber and the dispersion chamber.

3. The steam treatment apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the dispersion chamber is funnel-shaped and has a drain outlet. The first nozzle passes vertically through the water collection chamber and extends into the dispersion chamber through the drain outlet.

4. The steam treatment apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the water collection cavity is provided with a protrusion, the protrusion is opposite to the water outlet and extends into the dispersion cavity through the water outlet, and the first nozzle passes through the protrusion; At least a portion of the periphery of the drain outlet extends downward to form a water guide plate, and the gap between the water guide plate and the side of the convex bulge forms a drainage slit, through which the dispersion cavity communicates with the water collection cavity.

5. The steam treatment apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The longitudinal section of the convex bulge is trapezoidal, and the water guide plate is parallel to the side of the convex bulge; the longitudinal section is the vertical section of the convex bulge.

6. The steam treatment apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The orifice diameter of the first nozzle gradually decreases along the steam flow direction.

7. A steam preparation system, characterized in that, It includes a steam generator and a steam treatment apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 6; the steam generator's outlet is connected to a first nozzle of the steam treatment apparatus, and the steam generator is used to heat water to produce steam.

8. The steam preparation system according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank, and the drain hole of the steam treatment device is connected to the water tank to return the separated water to the water tank.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the steam preparation system as described in claim 7 or 8.

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