Exhaust assembly and steam box

Abstract

The invention discloses an exhaust assembly and a steam box. The exhaust assembly is applied to the steam box. The exhaust assembly comprises an exhaust pipe, an air mixing piece, a cooling fan and an air supply duct piece. The air mixing piece is connected with the exhaust pipe, a mixing space and an air outlet opening are formed, and the mixing space is communicated with the cooking cavity of the steam box through the exhaust pipe. The air supply duct piece is connected with the heat dissipation fan and the air mixing piece, an air supply duct is formed in the air supply duct piece, the heat dissipation fan supplies air to the mixing space through the air supply duct so as to cool water vapor entering the mixing space from the cooking cavity through the exhaust pipe, and the water vapor is exhausted from the rear side of the steam box through the air outlet opening. According to the exhaust assembly, the high-temperature steam in the cooking cavity is conveyed into the air mixing piece through the exhaust pipe. And then air is supplied into the air mixing piece through the heat dissipation fan to cool the high-temperature water vapor, and the cooled water vapor is driven to be discharged from the rear side of the steam box through the air outlet opening, so that the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment are reduced, and the problems of mildew, damp damage and the like of the cabinet are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and more specifically, to an exhaust assembly and a steamer. Background Art

[0002] When cooking in a steamer, a large amount of high-temperature steam is generated. After cooking is completed, high-temperature steam will remain in the steamer. If the residual high-temperature steam is not handled, the components of the steamer will rust, thereby reducing the service life of the steamer. Therefore, most existing steamers will directly discharge high-temperature steam into the surrounding environment. However, directly discharging high-temperature steam into the surrounding environment can easily cause the temperature and humidity of the kitchen environment to increase, and the high-temperature steam will cool into condensed water when encountering cold air from the outside environment, which will also cause the cooking environment to be humid, and the cabinets to be damp, moldy, damaged, and other problems. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide an exhaust assembly and a steam box to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The exhaust assembly of the embodiment of the present application is applied to a steamer, and the exhaust assembly includes an exhaust pipe, a mixing air piece, a heat dissipation fan, and an air supply duct piece. The mixing air piece is connected to the exhaust pipe and is formed with a mixing space and an air outlet opening. The mixing space is connected to the cooking chamber of the steamer through the exhaust pipe; the air supply duct piece connects the heat dissipation fan and the mixing air piece, and the air supply duct piece is formed with an air supply duct. The heat dissipation fan supplies air to the mixing space through the air supply duct to cool the water vapor entering the mixing space from the cooking chamber through the exhaust pipe, and the water vapor is discharged from the rear side of the steamer through the air outlet opening.

[0005] The exhaust assembly conveys the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber to the mixing air piece through the exhaust pipe, and then conveys air to the mixing air piece along the air supply duct through the heat dissipation fan to cool the high-temperature water vapor, and drives the cooled water vapor to be discharged from the rear side of the steam box through the air outlet opening. Compared with directly discharging the high-temperature water vapor left by the cooking appliance to the external environment, the present application can reduce the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment, reduce the problems of mold, moisture damage and other problems of the cabinet, and can also achieve a visual fog-free effect during the cooking process by processing the left-over high-temperature water vapor through the exhaust assembly and discharging it from the rear side of the steam box.

[0006] In some embodiments, the steamer includes a heating component, and the heat dissipation fan sends air to the heating component through the air outlet to cool the heating component.

[0007] In this way, the heat dissipation fan supplies air to the heating component through the air outlet, which can take away the heat generated by the heating component, so that the steam box can work efficiently. In other words, in addition to exhausting the steam box, the heat dissipation fan and the air supply duct can also be reused to dissipate heat from the heating component, thereby increasing the utilization rate of the components and reducing the size of the steam box.

[0008] In some embodiments, the air supply duct component is also formed with an air supply port facing the front side of the steamer, the steamer includes a thermal coupling component, the thermal coupling component is arranged adjacent to the air supply port and is located in the air supply duct, the steamer includes a heating component, and the thermal coupling component is thermally coupled to the heating component.

[0009] In this way, the air generated by the cooling fan can take away the heat of the thermal coupling component through the air supply duct and be transported to the mixing space through the air supply port for discharge, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the cooling fan and ensuring the normal operation of the thermal coupling component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the air supply duct component is also formed with an air supply port toward the front side of the steamer, the mixing air component includes a side panel, a bottom plate and an air guide plate, the exhaust pipe is connected to the side panel, the side panel is basically perpendicular to the bottom plate, the air guide plate is basically perpendicular to the bottom plate and is arranged opposite to the air supply port, and the air guide plate, the side panel and the bottom plate enclose the mixing space.

[0011] In this way, the air guide plate can block the mixed gas from being transported along the front side of the steamer, reducing the risk of burning the user, and guide the mixed gas to be discharged obliquely along the air guide plate toward the side wall of the steamer, and then discharged from the rear side of the steamer, thereby improving the safety of the exhaust component.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mixing air member includes a side plate, a bottom plate and an air guide plate, the side plate is formed with a mixing inlet, and a side of the exhaust pipe away from the cooking cavity is connected to the mixing space through the mixing inlet.

[0013] In this way, the high-temperature steam in the cooking chamber enters the mixing space through the mixing inlet to ensure that the high-temperature steam is mixed with the air supplied by the heat dissipation fan, thereby reducing the temperature of the high-temperature steam and ensuring safe cooking.

[0014] In certain embodiments, the mixing air component includes a water receiving trough, the air guide plate is provided with an opening, the water receiving trough passes through the opening and extends to below the mixing inlet, and the water receiving trough is located on the bottom plate.

[0015] In this way, the liquid water condensed in the exhaust pipe can be discharged from the water receiving tank, thereby improving the cleanliness of the mixing space.

[0016] In some embodiments, the steamer includes a collection box, which is connected to the water receiving tank and is used to collect condensed water from the mixing air element.

[0017] In this way, by collecting the condensed water in the mixing air piece in the collection box included in the steamer, compared with the steamer discharging the condensed water directly to the external environment, it can prevent the external environment from becoming humid due to the condensed water, causing problems such as moisture and mold in the cabinet.

[0018] In some embodiments, the steamer includes an outer shell, the exhaust assembly is arranged in the outer shell, the outer shell includes a rear side panel and a side panel, the rear side panel is formed with a plurality of exhaust ports, the side panel is connected to the rear side panel and is covered on the side of the steamer to form a side wall space, and the plurality of exhaust ports are connected to the mixing space through the side wall space to discharge the mixed gas.

[0019] In this way, the mixed gas in the mixing space is ensured to move along the side wall space and be discharged from the multiple exhaust ports of the rear side panel, thereby ensuring a visual fog-free effect during the exhaust process and improving the user experience.

[0020] In some embodiments, the steamer includes a collection box, the steamer includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell is arranged in the outer shell, the cooking chamber is formed in the inner shell, the mixing air piece, the heat dissipation fan, the air supply duct piece and the collection box are arranged below the inner shell, the outer shell includes a front panel, the collection box is arranged below the front panel and exposed from the outer shell.

[0021] Thus, by arranging the mixing air component, the heat dissipation fan, the air supply duct component and the heating component under the inner pot of the steam box, it is beneficial to the layout of the components and the reuse of the heat dissipation fan and the air supply duct component. By arranging the collection box under the front panel and exposing it from the outer shell, it is convenient for the user to take out the collection box, thereby pouring out the condensed water in the collection box and cleaning the collection box.

[0022] In some embodiments, the exhaust pipe is made of rubber.

[0023] Thus, by using rubber material to make the exhaust pipe, it is possible to prevent the exhaust pipe from being corroded by water vapor, which would cause the steam box to be damaged due to water vapor leakage.

[0024] An embodiment of the present application provides a steamer, wherein the steamer includes the exhaust assembly described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0025] The exhaust assembly and steamer of the embodiment of the present application are provided with the exhaust assembly in the steamer, and the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber is transported to the mixing air piece through the exhaust pipe, and then the air is transported to the mixing air piece along the air supply duct by the heat dissipation fan to cool the high-temperature water vapor, and the cooled water vapor is driven to be discharged from the multiple exhaust ports on the rear side of the steamer through the air outlet opening. Compared with directly discharging the high-temperature water vapor left by the cooking appliance to the external environment, the present application can reduce the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment, reduce the problems of mold, moisture damage and other problems of the cabinet, and can also achieve a visual fog-free effect during the cooking process by processing the left-over high-temperature water vapor through the exhaust assembly and discharging it from the rear side of the steamer.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the embodiments of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 to Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a steamer in some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 is a bottom view of a steamer according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an exhaust assembly of certain embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mixing air piece in certain embodiments of the present application.

[0032] Figure Number:

[0033] Steamer 10, exhaust assembly 11, shell 12, liner 13, collecting box 14, heating assembly 15, thermal coupling member 16, exhaust pipe 111, mixing air member 112, heat dissipation fan 113, air supply duct member 114, rear side panel 121, side panel 122, front panel 123, mixing space 1121, air outlet 1122, side panel 1123, bottom plate 1124, air guide plate 1125, water receiving trough 1126, side wall space 1127, air supply duct 1141, air supply port 1142, exhaust port 1211, mixing inlet 1128, opening 1129. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application.

[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "thickness", "upper", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. In an example, it can be a fixed connection, or a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection, or they can communicate with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present application, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0038] When the steamer 10 is cooking, a large amount of high-temperature water vapor will be generated. After cooking is completed, the high-temperature water vapor will remain in the steamer 10. If the residual high-temperature water vapor is not processed, the components of the steamer 10 will rust, thereby reducing the service life of the steamer 10. Therefore, most of the existing steamers 10 will directly discharge high-temperature water vapor into the surrounding environment. However, directly discharging high-temperature water vapor into the surrounding environment is likely to cause the temperature and humidity of the kitchen environment to increase, and the high-temperature water vapor will also cool into condensed water when encountering the cold air of the external environment, which will also cause the cooking environment to be humid, and the cabinets to be damp, moldy, damaged, and other problems.

[0039] To do this, see Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the present application provides a steamer 10 and an exhaust assembly 11 , wherein the exhaust assembly 11 can be used in the steamer 10 , that is, the steamer 10 includes the exhaust assembly 11 .

[0040] Of course, in other embodiments, the exhaust assembly 11 may also be provided separately or applied to other suitable products. In other words, the exhaust assembly 11 may not be limited to being included in the steamer 10 .

[0041] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the steam box 10 without the top plate and the left side plate is shown. In addition to the exhaust assembly 11, the steam box 10 may include an outer shell 12, an inner liner 13 and a collection box 14. The outer shell 12 forms a receiving cavity (not shown in the figure), and the collection box 14, the exhaust assembly 11 and the inner liner 13 are all arranged in the receiving cavity.

[0042] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the exhaust assembly 11 includes an exhaust pipe 111, a mixing air piece 112, a heat dissipation fan 113 and an air supply duct piece 114. The mixing air piece 112 is connected to the exhaust pipe 111 and is formed with a mixing space 1121 and an air outlet opening 1122. The mixing space 1121 is connected to the cooking chamber (not shown) of the steam box 10 through the exhaust pipe 111; the air supply duct piece 114 connects the heat dissipation fan 113 and the mixing air piece 112. The air supply duct piece 114 is formed with an air supply duct 1141. The heat dissipation fan 113 supplies air to the mixing space 1121 through the air supply duct 1141 to cool the water vapor entering the mixing space 1121 from the cooking chamber through the exhaust pipe 111, and the water vapor is discharged from the rear side of the steam box 10 through the air outlet opening 1122.

[0043] Thus, by arranging the exhaust assembly 11 in the steam box 10, the exhaust pipe 111 can transport the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber to the mixing air piece 112. Then, the heat dissipation fan 113 transports air to the mixing air piece 112 along the air supply duct 1141 to cool the high-temperature water vapor, and drives the cooled water vapor to be discharged from the rear side of the steam box 10 through the air outlet opening 1122. Compared with directly discharging the high-temperature water vapor left in the steam box 10 to the external environment, the present application can reduce the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment, reduce the problems of mold, moisture damage and other problems of the cabinet, and also achieve a visual fog-free effect during the cooking process by processing the left-over high-temperature water vapor through the exhaust assembly 11 and then discharging it from the rear side of the steam box 10.

[0044] The steamer 10 is a cooking device that contains food in a closed space and heats and cooks the food with high-temperature steam. The exhaust component 11 may be a device that exhausts the remaining steam in the steamer 10 out of the steamer 10 .

[0045] The outer shell 12 of the steam box 10 is prismatic in shape, and the outer shell 12 can form a receiving cavity (not shown in the figure), so that the inner pot 13 and the exhaust assembly 11 are arranged in the receiving cavity. The inner pot 13 of the steam box 10 forms a cooking cavity, and the cooking cavity can be heated to evaporate the moisture in the food into water vapor. The exhaust assembly 11 can cool the water vapor into condensed water.

[0046] Specifically, when the steamer 10 is cooking food, a large amount of high-temperature steam will exist in the cooking chamber of the steamer 10 to cook the food. After the food is cooked and taken out of the cooking chamber, a large amount of high-temperature steam will remain in the steamer 10. At this time, by arranging the exhaust assembly 11 in the steamer 10, the exhaust assembly 11 can cool the high-temperature steam remaining in the steamer 10 and discharge it out of the steamer 10.

[0047] The exhaust assembly 11 includes an exhaust pipe 111. The exhaust pipe 111 may be made of rubber or silicone, so as to prevent the exhaust pipe 111 from being corroded by water vapor, which may cause the steamer 10 to be damaged due to water vapor leakage. The exhaust pipe 111 may be in a straight pipe or a curved pipe, etc., and the cross section of the exhaust pipe 111 cut by a plane perpendicular to the flow direction of water vapor may be circular or rectangular, etc., and one end of the exhaust pipe 111 may be connected to the cooking cavity, and the connection port between the exhaust pipe 111 and the cooking cavity may be at the top or bottom of the cooking cavity, so that the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking cavity can enter the exhaust pipe 111 under the pressure of the cooking cavity.

[0048] Please combine Figure 3 and Figure 4The exhaust assembly 11 further includes a mixing air piece 112. The mixing air piece 112 may be in the shape of a prism without a cover (e.g., the mixing air piece 112 may be in the shape of a triangular prism, a quadrangular prism, etc.). The mixing air piece 112 is disposed on the exhaust pipe 111. For example, the mixing air piece 112 is disposed on the end surface of the exhaust pipe 111, so that the exhaust pipe 111 can be connected to the mixing air piece 112. The mixing air piece 112 further includes a mixing space 1121 and an air outlet opening 1122. The mixing space 1121 may be a frame-shaped open space without a cover. The air outlet opening 1122 is disposed above the mixing space 1121 to discharge the mixed gas. The mixing space 1121 can be connected to the cooking cavity through the exhaust pipe 111, so that the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking cavity can enter the mixing space 1121 along the exhaust pipe 111 for cooling; the air outlet opening 1122 can connect the mixing space 1121 with the outside of the steamer 10, so that the cooled high-temperature water vapor in the mixing space 1121 can be discharged to the outside of the steamer 10.

[0049] The exhaust assembly 11 also includes a heat dissipation fan 113 and an air supply duct member 114. The heat dissipation fan 113 can be connected to one end of the air supply duct member 114, and the other end of the air supply duct member 114 can be connected to the mixing air member 112, so that the cold air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113 can be transported into the mixing air member 112 through the air supply duct member 114, and after the high-temperature water vapor is mixed with the cold air in the mixing air member 112 for cooling, it is discharged from the steamer 10 along the rear side of the steamer 10 from the air outlet opening 1122 under wind pressure.

[0050] Optionally, the air supply duct member 114 may be composed of other components of the steam box 10, such as the air supply duct member 114 may be composed of a temperature sensor, a central controller, a circuit board, etc. The air supply duct member 114 may also be formed with an air supply duct 1141, one end of the air supply duct 1141 is connected to the heat dissipation fan 113, and the other end of the air supply duct 1141 is connected to the mixing air member 112, so that the cold air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113 is transported to the mixing space 1121 through the air supply duct 1141.

[0051] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the steamer 10 includes a heating component 15 , and the heat dissipation fan 113 supplies air to the heating component 15 through the air outlet 1122 to cool the heating component 15 .

[0052] In this way, the heat dissipation fan 113 supplies air to the heating component 15 through the air outlet opening 1122, which can take away the heat generated by the heating component 15, so that the steam box 10 can work efficiently. In other words, the heat dissipation fan 113 and the air supply duct 114 can be reused to dissipate heat for the heating component 15 in addition to exhausting the steam box 10, thereby improving the utilization rate of the components and reducing the volume of the steam box 10.

[0053] Specifically, the steamer 10 further includes a heating component 15, which may be an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), an electric heating tube, etc. in the steamer 10. The heating component 15 can generate high-temperature steam when the steamer 10 is cooking food, so as to heat the food in the cooking chamber. An air outlet opening 1122 is also formed on the mixing air member 112, and the air outlet opening 1122 can be connected to the heating component 15. The cold air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113 can be sent to the heating component 15 through the air outlet opening 1122, so that after the heating component 15 stops working, the cold air can take away the heat on the heating component 15, so that the cooling speed of the heating component 15 is improved.

[0054] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the air supply duct member 114 is also formed with an air supply port 1142 facing the front side of the steamer 10. The steamer 10 includes a thermal coupling member 16. The thermal coupling member 16 is arranged adjacent to the air supply port 1142 and is located in the air supply duct 1141. The steamer 10 includes a heating component 15. The thermal coupling member 16 is thermally coupled to the heating component 15.

[0055] In this way, the air generated by the cooling fan 113 can take away the heat of the thermal coupling component 16 through the air supply duct 1141, and be transported to the mixing space 1121 through the air supply port 1142 for discharge, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the cooling fan 113 and ensuring the normal operation of the thermal coupling component 16.

[0056] Specifically, in one embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the air supply port 1142 can be a square output port and is connected to the mixing space 1121. The air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113 can be transported to the mixing space 1121 along the air supply port 1142 to ensure the cooling and discharge of the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking cavity.

[0057] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the thermal coupling component 16 includes but is not limited to components such as temperature sensors, central controllers and circuit boards, which can be arranged at the air supply port 1142 and located in the air supply duct 1141, so that the thermal coupling component 16 can be cooled by the air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113, thereby reducing the temperature of the thermal coupling component 16 and ensuring the normal operation of the thermal coupling component 16.

[0058] It can be understood that the heat dissipation fan 113 and the air supply duct 114 can be reused to dissipate heat for the thermal coupling component 16 in addition to exhausting the steam box 10, thereby improving the utilization rate of the heat dissipation fan 113 and ensuring the multi-purpose use of the heat dissipation fan 113.

[0059] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the air supply duct member 114 is also formed with an air supply port 1142 facing the front side of the steamer 10, the mixing air member 112 includes a side panel 1123, a bottom panel 1124 and an air guide plate 1125, the exhaust pipe 111 is connected to the side panel 1123, the side panel 1123 is basically perpendicular to the bottom panel 1124, the air guide plate 1125 is basically perpendicular to the bottom panel 1124 and is arranged opposite to the air supply port 1142, and the air guide plate 1125, the side panel 1123 and the bottom panel 1124 enclose a mixing space 1121.

[0060] In this way, the air guide plate 1125 can block the mixed gas from being transported along the front side of the steamer 10, reducing the risk of burning the user, and guide the mixed gas to be obliquely discharged along the air guide plate 1125 toward the side wall of the steamer 10, and then discharged from the rear side of the steamer 10, thereby improving the safety of the exhaust component 11.

[0061] Specifically, in one embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the air guide plate 1125 is arranged at an acute angle with the side plate 1123 and is arranged obliquely opposite to the air supply port 1142. On the one hand, it can block the air supply of the heat dissipation fan 113 with a faster flow rate from driving the high-temperature water vapor to be transported along the front side of the steamer 10, thereby avoiding the steamer 10 from exhausting from the front side to reduce the risk of burning the user.

[0062] On the other hand, the air guide plate 1125 is arranged at an acute angle to the side plate 1123 and is inclined toward the side plate 1123, which can guide the air generated by the heat dissipation fan 113 to drive the high-temperature water vapor to move along the side wall of the steamer 10, thereby ensuring that the mixed gas is discharged along the inner wall of the steamer 10 to the rear opening of the steamer 10, thereby ensuring the safety of exhaust.

[0063] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the mixing air piece 112 includes a side plate 1123, a bottom plate 1124 and an air guide plate 1125, the side plate 1123 is formed with a mixing inlet 1128, and the side of the exhaust pipe 111 away from the cooking chamber is connected to the mixing space 1121 through the mixing inlet 1128.

[0064] In this way, the high-temperature steam in the cooking chamber enters the mixing space 1121 through the mixing inlet 1128 to ensure that the high-temperature steam is mixed with the air supplied by the heat dissipation fan 113, thereby reducing the temperature of the high-temperature steam and ensuring safe cooking.

[0065] Specifically, in one embodiment, the side panel 1123 is formed with a mixing inlet 1128 to ensure that the exhaust component 11 discharges the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber to the mixing space 1121, thereby mixing it with the air delivered by the heat dissipation fan 113 to reduce the temperature of the high-temperature water vapor, thereby reducing the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment and reducing problems such as mold, moisture damage, etc.

[0066] That is, one end of the exhaust pipe 111 is connected to the cooking chamber, which can guide the high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber to reduce safety hazards; in addition, the other end of the exhaust pipe 111 is connected to the mixing inlet 1128 on the side panel 1123 of the mixing air piece 112 to transport it to the mixing space 1121 for processing, thereby reducing the temperature of the high-temperature water vapor.

[0067] It can be understood that the amount of high-temperature water vapor in the cooking chamber is small, and the heat dissipation fan 113 can provide air with a higher wind speed to quickly mix and lead it away, thereby reducing the temperature of the high-temperature water vapor and reusing the original heat dissipation fan 113, which has lower costs and better exhaust effects.

[0068] In one embodiment, the mixing inlet 1128 may be a circular hole, a square hole, or a hole of other shapes to discharge high-temperature water vapor into the mixing space 1121, and no specific limitation is made herein.

[0069] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the mixing air piece 112 includes a water receiving groove 1126, the air guide plate 1125 is provided with an opening 1129, the water receiving groove 1126 passes through the opening 1129 and extends to below the mixing inlet 1128, and the water receiving groove 1126 is located on the bottom plate 1124.

[0070] In this way, the liquid water condensed in the exhaust pipe 111 is discharged from the water receiving tank 1126, thereby improving the cleanliness of the mixing space 1127.

[0071] Specifically, in one embodiment, the water collecting trough 1126 can be a square trough without a top and open at one end, which can be arranged below the mixing inlet 1128 to receive liquid water condensed from the exhaust pipe 111, thereby preventing the condensed water from falling into the bottom plate 1124 and other locations to create a safety hazard, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the mixing air piece 112.

[0072] In one embodiment, the water receiving trough 1126 is located on the bottom plate 1124, which can improve the stability of the placement of the water receiving trough 1126 and prevent condensed water from spilling into the mixing air element 112, thereby avoiding problems such as bacterial growth.

[0073] In one embodiment, the water receiving groove 1126 is inserted into the opening 1129 and can form an interference fit with the opening 1129 to form a stable structure, thereby ensuring the safe discharge of condensed water.

[0074] In one embodiment, the connection between the water receiving trough 1126 and the opening 1129 may be fixed by welding or by other means to ensure the stability of the water receiving trough 1126, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0075] In one embodiment, the opening 1129 may be a square hole or a hole of other shapes to match the fixed water receiving trough 1126, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0076] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the steamer 10 includes a collecting box 14 , which is connected to the water receiving tank 1126 , and is used to collect condensed water from the mixing air element 112 .

[0077] In this way, by collecting the condensed water in the mixing air piece 112 in the collection box 14 included in the steamer 10, compared with the steamer 10 discharging the condensed water directly to the external environment, it is possible to prevent the external environment from becoming humid due to the condensed water, causing problems such as moisture and mold in the cabinet.

[0078] Specifically, the steamer 10 is also provided with a collecting box 14, which is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the steamer 10, and the collecting box 14 can be connected to one end of the mixing air piece 112, and a collecting groove can be formed in the collecting box 14, so that when the condensed water generated in the mixing air piece 112 flows into the collecting box 14, the collecting groove of the collecting box 14 can collect the condensed water.

[0079] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the steamer 10 includes an outer shell 12, and the exhaust assembly 11 is arranged in the outer shell 12. The outer shell 12 includes a rear side plate 121 and a side plate 122. The rear side plate 121 is formed with a plurality of exhaust ports 1211. The side plate 122 is connected to the rear side plate 121 and is covered on the side of the steamer 10 to form a side wall space 1127. The plurality of exhaust ports 1211 are connected to the mixing space 1121 through the side wall space 1127 to discharge the mixed gas.

[0080] In this way, the mixed gas in the mixing space 1121 is ensured to move along the side wall space 1127 and be discharged from the multiple exhaust ports 1211 of the rear side panel 121, thereby ensuring a visual fog-free effect during the exhaust process and improving the user experience.

[0081] Specifically, in one embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the rear side plate 121 is arranged at the rear side of the steam box 10 and is formed with a plurality of exhaust ports 1211, which can ensure that the inside of the steam box 10 is connected with the outside, thereby ensuring that the mixed gas is discharged from the plurality of exhaust ports 1211, thereby increasing the exhaust speed.

[0082] In addition, the mixed gas is discharged from the rear side panel 121 to form a hidden exhaust method, thereby improving safety and user experience.

[0083] In one embodiment, the side panel 122 can be the left side panel of the steamer 10, or the right side panel of the steamer 10, or a side panel at other positions to ensure that the mixing space 1121 is connected to multiple exhaust ports 1211 and high-temperature water vapor is discharged, without specific limitation.

[0084] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the side wall space 1127 is an inner cavity space formed by connecting the side plate 122 and the rear side plate 121 of the steamer 10, and the side wall space 1127 is connected to the air outlet 1122, which can be used to guide the mixed gas in the mixing space 1121 to the multiple exhaust ports 1211 of the rear side plate 121 and discharge it, thereby ensuring the safe discharge of high-temperature water vapor in the steamer 10, which has good practicality.

[0085] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the steamer 10 includes a collection box 14, the steamer 10 includes an outer shell 12 and an inner pot 13, the inner pot 13 is arranged in the outer shell 12, the cooking chamber is formed in the inner pot 13, the mixing air piece 112, the heat dissipation fan 113, the air supply duct piece 114 and the collection box 14 are arranged below the inner pot 13, the outer shell 12 includes a front panel 123, the collection box 14 is arranged below the front panel 123 and exposed from the outer shell 12.

[0086] Thus, by arranging the mixing air element 112, the heat dissipation fan 113, the air supply duct element 114 and the heating component 15 below the inner container 13 included in the steam box 10, it is beneficial to the layout of the components and to the reuse of the heat dissipation fan 113 and the air supply duct element 114. By arranging the collection box 14 below the front panel 123 and exposing it from the housing 12, it is convenient for the user to take out the collection box 14, thereby pouring out the condensed water in the collection box 14 and cleaning the collection box 14.

[0087] Specifically, the steamer 10 includes an outer shell 12 and an inner liner 13. The outer shell 12 is formed with a receiving cavity, and the inner liner 13 is arranged in the outer shell 12, that is, the inner liner 13 is arranged in the receiving cavity. A cooking cavity is formed inside the inner liner 13, and the cooking cavity can be used to store food to be cooked, and the food can be cooked in the cooking cavity by high-temperature steam.

[0088] The mixing air piece 112, the air supply duct piece 114, the heat dissipation fan 113 and the heating component 15 are all arranged below the inner pot 13, so that when the inner pot 13 is cooking food, the normal operation of the mixing air piece 112, the air supply duct piece 114, the heat dissipation fan 113 and the heating component 15 will not be affected, and the layout of the components in the steamer 10 will be more compact.

[0089] The housing 12 further includes a front panel 123, which is disposed on a side opposite to the user, and the front panel 123 is configured to open the cooking cavity, so that when the front panel 123 is opened, food can be placed in the cooking cavity. The collection box 14 can be disposed below the front panel 123, and one end of the collection box 14 facing the user can be exposed to the housing 12, and both sides of the collection box 14 can be adapted to both sides of the housing 12.

[0090] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0091] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0092] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An exhaust assembly, applied to a steamer, characterized in that: The exhaust assembly comprises: Exhaust pipe; a mixing air piece, the mixing air piece being connected to the exhaust pipe and forming a mixing space and an air outlet opening, the mixing space being in communication with the cooking chamber of the steam box through the exhaust pipe; Cooling fan; An air supply duct member, wherein the air supply duct member connects the heat dissipation fan and the mixing air member, and the air supply duct member forms an air supply duct, through which the heat dissipation fan supplies air to the mixing space to cool the water vapor entering the mixing space from the cooking cavity through the exhaust pipe, and discharges the water vapor from the rear side of the steamer through the air outlet opening.

2. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The steam box includes a heating component, and the heat dissipation fan supplies air to the heating component through the air outlet opening to cool the heating component.

3. The exhaust assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The air supply duct component is also formed with an air supply port facing the front side of the steam box. The steam box includes a thermal coupling component, which is arranged adjacent to the air supply port and located in the air supply duct. The steam box includes a heating component, and the thermal coupling component is thermally coupled to the heating component.

4. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The air supply duct component is also formed with an air supply port toward the front side of the steam box, the mixing air component includes a side panel, a bottom panel and an air guide plate, the exhaust pipe is connected to the side panel, the side panel is basically perpendicular to the bottom panel, the air guide plate is basically perpendicular to the bottom panel and is arranged opposite to the air supply port, and the air guide plate, the side panel and the bottom panel enclose the mixing space.

5. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The mixing air piece comprises a side plate, a bottom plate and an air guide plate, the side plate is formed with a mixing inlet, and a side of the exhaust pipe away from the cooking cavity is communicated with the mixing space through the mixing inlet.

6. The exhaust assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that The mixing air component includes a water receiving groove, the air guide plate is provided with an opening, the water receiving groove passes through the opening and extends to below the mixing inlet, and the water receiving groove is located on the bottom plate.

7. The exhaust assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that The steam box comprises a collecting box, which is connected to the water receiving tank and is used to collect condensed water from the mixing air element.

8. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The steamer includes an outer shell, the exhaust assembly is arranged in the outer shell, the outer shell includes a rear side plate and a side plate, the rear side plate is formed with a plurality of exhaust ports, the side plate is connected to the rear side plate and is covered on the side of the steamer to form a side wall space, and the plurality of exhaust ports are connected to the mixing space through the side wall space to discharge the mixed gas.

9. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The steamer includes a collection box, the steamer includes an outer shell and an inner pot, the inner pot is arranged in the outer shell, the cooking cavity is formed in the inner pot, the mixing air piece, the heat dissipation fan, the air supply duct piece and the collection box are arranged below the inner pot, the outer shell includes a front panel, the collection box is arranged below the front panel and exposed from the outer shell.

10. The exhaust assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The exhaust pipe is made of rubber.

11. A steamer, characterized in that: The steam box comprises the exhaust assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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