Cooking equipment
By introducing condensation and water level detection components into the cooking equipment, the steam is condensed using water in the condensation chamber, solving the problems of large steam discharge and high temperature, achieving safe and energy-saving steam recovery, and simplifying the equipment structure.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511976742.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing cooking equipment emits large volumes of high-temperature steam, which can easily cause burns. It also consumes a lot of water, has a short operating time, and has a complex structure.
It adopts condensation and water level detection components, and guides the steam in the cooking cavity to the water surface in the condensation cavity through the steam guide pipe for condensation. The steam is then condensed by the water in the condensation cavity and discharged through the exhaust pipe. Combined with the water level detection device, it realizes the water level detection and water supply of the steam generator, and integrates steam condensation recovery and water supply functions.
It reduces the amount and temperature of steam emitted by the cooking equipment, improves user safety, reduces water and energy consumption, extends battery life, and simplifies the equipment structure.
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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 cooking device. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the increasing demand of consumers for multifunctional and efficient cooking devices, the functional integration of cooking devices has gradually become a development trend in the industry. For example, a micro-steam oven can combine the functions of a microwave oven, a steam oven, an oven, and the like, and can realize multiple cooking tasks such as steaming, baking, frying, and microwaving, so that users can complete diversified cooking in one device.
[0003] The cooking device can generate steam through a steam generator to cook food in a cooking cavity. In related technologies, the amount of steam discharged from the cooking device is often large, and the large amount of discharged steam can easily cause burns and other problems to personnel. SUMMARY
[0004] In view of the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a cooking device, which can make the amount of steam discharged from the cooking device smaller and the temperature lower.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiments of the present application provide the following technical solutions:
[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide a cooking device, which includes an inner container, a steam generator, a condensation and water level detection component, a communication pipe, and an exhaust pipe.
[0007] The inner container has a cooking cavity.
[0008] The steam generator and the condensation and water level detection component are arranged outside the inner container, and a steam outlet of the steam generator is in communication with the cooking cavity.
[0009] The condensation and water level detection component includes a condensation container, a steam guide pipe, and a water level detection device.
[0010] The condensation container has a condensation cavity for containing water.
[0011] The condensation cavity is in communication with a water inlet of the steam generator through the communication pipe, so that the water level in the condensation cavity is the same as the water level in the steam generator.
[0012] The water level detection device is arranged in the condensation container, and is used to detect the water level in the condensation cavity.
[0013] The steam guide pipe is arranged through a container wall of the condensation container, one end of the steam guide pipe is located in the condensation cavity and is in communication with the condensation cavity, the other end of the steam guide pipe is located outside the condensation container and is in communication with the cooking cavity, and the steam guide pipe is used to guide the steam in the cooking cavity to below the water surface in the condensation cavity.
[0014] One end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the condenser chamber, and the exhaust pipe is used to discharge the gas inside the condenser chamber.
[0015] The cooking apparatus provided in this application embodiment allows steam in the cooking chamber to be guided through a steam pipe to the water level below the condenser chamber. The water in the condenser chamber condenses the steam, reducing its volume and temperature before it is discharged through an exhaust pipe. This results in a smaller volume and lower temperature of steam discharged from the cooking apparatus, which helps lower the ambient temperature around the apparatus, improves the user experience, and reduces the risk of burns. Furthermore, the condensed water is recycled back into the condenser chamber and can be reused in the steam generator to produce more steam, reducing water consumption and extending the cooking apparatus's steam generation time. Additionally, the condensation process in the condenser chamber heats the water within, preheating the water supplied to the steam generator and reducing the heat required from the generator, thus lowering its energy consumption. In addition, the water level detection device is used to detect the water level in the condensation chamber, thereby detecting the water level in the steam generator. The condensation and water level detection components integrate multiple functions such as steam condensation and recovery, water supply to the steam generator, and detection of the water level in the steam generator. The structure of the cooking equipment is relatively simple.
[0016] In some embodiments, one end of the vapor guide pipe is located at the bottom of the condensing chamber and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensing chamber.
[0017] This facilitates the guidance of steam from the cooking chamber to below the water surface in the condensing chamber. Furthermore, the longer path the steam travels above the water surface in the condensing chamber results in better steam condensation and recovery.
[0018] In some embodiments, the steam pipe is installed in the upper part of the condenser.
[0019] This allows for a higher water level in the condensation chamber, which helps extend the path of steam as it rises below the water surface in the condensation chamber, thereby improving the condensation and recovery efficiency of the steam.
[0020] In some embodiments, the inner liner has a steam inlet and a steam outlet, which are connected to the cooking cavity, and the steam outlet is located above the steam inlet.
[0021] The steam generator's steam outlet is connected to the steam inlet, so that it can be connected to the cooking chamber through the steam inlet;
[0022] The steam pipe is connected to the exhaust port so that it can connect to the cooking cavity.
[0023] This allows the steam to enter the steam pipe after cooking the food in the cooking chamber, so that the steam from cooking the food in the cooking chamber can be guided to the bottom of the condensation chamber.
[0024] In some embodiments, the bottom of the condensing container is provided with a water outlet connector, which is connected to the bottom of the condensing chamber. A connecting pipe is connected to the water outlet connector to communicate with the bottom of the condensing chamber through the water outlet connector. The water inlet of the steam generator is located at the bottom of the steam generator.
[0025] In this way, by setting up a water outlet connector, it is easy to connect the connecting pipe to the condenser container. The water outlet connector is located at the bottom of the condenser container and connects to the bottom of the condensing chamber. The water inlet of the steam generator is located at the bottom of the steam generator. This is beneficial for maintaining the water level in the condenser and the steam generator at the same level when the water level in the condenser and the steam generator is low. This also facilitates the detection of the water level in the steam generator through a water level detection device when the water level in the condenser and the steam generator is low.
[0026] In some embodiments, the top wall of the condensing container has a device mounting port that connects to the condensing chamber, and a water level detection device is installed inside the device mounting port.
[0027] In this way, the water level detection device is inserted into the device mounting port. This facilitates the detection of the water level in the condensation chamber and makes it easier to connect the water level detection device to external devices on the condensation container, thus enabling signal exchange between them. The device mounting port is located on the top wall of the condensation container, which helps maintain a higher water level in the condensation chamber, extending the path of steam as it rises below the water surface, thereby improving the condensation and recovery efficiency of the steam.
[0028] In some embodiments, the condensation and water level detection component further includes a heat sink disposed in the condensation chamber, with at least a portion of the heat sink located above the water surface in the condensation chamber, and the heat sink is used to condense the gas above the water surface in the condensation chamber.
[0029] In this way, after the steam overflows from the water surface in the condensation chamber, it can be condensed and recovered again through the heat sink, resulting in a better effect on steam condensation and recovery.
[0030] In some embodiments, the upper end of the heat sink is connected to the top wall of the condensation cavity, and the lower end of the heat sink is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensation cavity.
[0031] In this way, the upper end of the heat sink is connected to the top wall of the condensation chamber, which allows for a longer contact path between the steam and the heat sink, resulting in better condensation and recovery of the steam. The lower end of the heat sink is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensation chamber, ensuring that the heat sink does not obstruct the flow of steam and water at the bottom of the condensation chamber, thus ensuring uniform distribution of water and steam throughout the condensation chamber and a more even temperature distribution.
[0032] In some embodiments, the heat sink is arranged vertically.
[0033] In this way, the arrangement of the heat sinks is less likely to affect the water level detection device's detection of the water level in the condensation chamber, which is conducive to arranging a larger number of heat sinks to improve the condensation and recovery of steam.
[0034] In some embodiments, a water inlet pipe is also included;
[0035] The water inlet pipe is connected to the condenser chamber and is used to supply water to the condenser chamber.
[0036] This facilitates the replenishment of water into the condensation chamber to meet the needs of steam condensation and steam generation by the steam generator.
[0037] In some embodiments, the top of the condensing container is provided with a water inlet connector, which communicates with the top of the condensing chamber, and a water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet connector to communicate with the top of the condensing chamber through the water inlet connector.
[0038] In this way, by setting up a water inlet connector, the connection between the water inlet pipe and the condenser container is facilitated. The water inlet connector is located at the top of the condenser container and connects to the top of the condensation chamber. During the process of injecting water into the condensation chamber through the water inlet connector, the cold water injected into the condensation chamber can spray the steam in the condensation chamber, which is beneficial to improving the condensation and recovery efficiency of the steam. In addition, the cold water injected into the condensation chamber is not likely to flow directly into the steam generator through the connecting pipe, which is beneficial to preheating the water flowing into the steam generator.
[0039] In some embodiments, the system further includes a water tank and a water pump, with one end of the water pump connected to the water tank and the other end of the water pump connected to the inlet pipe. The water pump is used to drive the water in the water tank to flow to the inlet pipe in order to supply water to the condensation chamber.
[0040] The water pump is connected to the water level detection device to enable signal interaction between the water pump and the water level detection device. The water pump is used to control the start and stop of water supply to the condensing chamber based on the water level detected by the water level detection device.
[0041] This facilitates automatic water replenishment when the water level in the condenser and steam generator is low, which helps maintain the condensation and recovery of steam, as well as the preheating of the water supplied to the steam generator.
[0042] In some embodiments, a heat dissipation duct is also included;
[0043] The exhaust pipe connects the top of the condensation chamber to the heat dissipation duct, and the gas in the condensation chamber is discharged to the outside through the exhaust pipe and the heat dissipation duct.
[0044] In this way, by using the heat dissipation duct to exhaust steam, there is no need to set up a separate pipe for exhausting steam, and the structure of the cooking equipment is relatively simple. Attached Figure Description
[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0046] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0047] Figure 2 Another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0048] Figure 3 Another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in this application embodiment;
[0049] Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in this application embodiment;
[0050] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0051] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0052] 100. Inner liner;
[0053] 200. Steam generator;
[0054] 300. Condensation and water level detection components; 310. Condensation container; 320. Steam pipe; 330. Water level detection device; 340. Heat sink;
[0055] 410. Connecting pipe; 420. Exhaust pipe; 430. Water inlet pipe;
[0056] 510. Water outlet connector; 520. Water inlet connector; 530. Air vent connector;
[0057] 600. Heat dissipation airflow;
[0058] 700. Heating plate;
[0059] C1, cooking cavity; C2, condensation cavity;
[0060] N1, Steam inlet; N2, Steam outlet; N3, Device mounting port. Detailed Implementation
[0061] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0062] This application provides a cooking device, which may include, but is not limited to, a steam oven, a steam-oven combination appliance, a microwave-steam-oven combination appliance, and an integrated stove.
[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0064] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the cooking device includes an inner pot 100, which has a cooking cavity C1, and the cooking device is capable of cooking food in the cooking cavity C1.
[0065] In some examples, the cooking apparatus also includes a heating plate 700 disposed within and at the bottom of the cooking cavity C1, which can heat the food within the cooking cavity C1.
[0066] In some examples, the cooking appliance also includes a heat dissipation duct 600, which is located above the inner pot 100 and is used to dissipate heat from the cooking appliance above the inner pot 100. Specifically, the heat dissipation duct 600 is connected to the outside atmosphere, and it can draw in air, carry away heat through the air flowing through it above the inner pot 100, and then exhaust the heat-carrying air to the outside atmosphere.
[0067] Figure 2 Another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0068] like Figure 2As shown in the embodiment of this application, the cooking device further includes a steam generator 200. The steam outlet of the steam generator 200 is connected to the cooking chamber C1. The steam generator 200 is used to generate steam and supply the steam into the cooking chamber C1, so that the cooking device can cook the food in the cooking chamber C1 by means of steam.
[0069] If the amount of steam supplied to the cooking chamber C1 is small, the steaming time will be long. In order to cook the food in a shorter time, the steam generator 200 often produces a large amount of steam, so that a large amount of steam is supplied to the cooking chamber C1. After a large amount of steam is supplied to the cooking chamber C1 to cook the food, it needs to be discharged from the cooking chamber C1.
[0070] In related technologies, steam from the cooking chamber is often directly vented outside the cooking equipment, resulting in a large volume of steam being emitted. This large volume of steam raises the ambient temperature around the cooking equipment, leading to a poor user experience and increasing the risk of burns. Furthermore, the large volume of steam generated by the steam generator results in high water consumption and a short operating time for the cooking equipment. Additionally, the water temperature flowing into the steam generator is often low, requiring more heat to be supplied and increasing the energy consumption of the steam generator. Moreover, the cooking equipment requires a separate component for detecting the water level in the steam generator, making its structure relatively complex.
[0071] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0072] like Figures 2-4 As shown, based on this, in this embodiment of the application, the cooking device further includes a condensation and water level detection component 300, a connecting pipe 410, and an exhaust pipe 420. The condensation and water level detection component 300 is located outside the inner liner 100.
[0073] The condensation and water level detection component 300 includes a condensation container 310, a steam pipe 320, and a water level detection device 330.
[0074] The condenser 310 has a condensation chamber C2 for holding water.
[0075] The condenser C2 is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator 200 through the connecting pipe 410 so that the water level in the condenser C2 is the same as the water level in the steam generator 200. The condenser container 310 is used to supply water to the steam generator 200 to generate steam.
[0076] A water level detection device 330 is installed in the condenser container 310 and is used to detect the water level in the condenser chamber C2.
[0077] The steam pipe 320 is installed through the container wall of the condenser 310. One end of the steam pipe 320 is located inside the condenser C2 and is connected to the condenser C2. The other end of the steam pipe 320 is located outside the condenser 310 and is connected to the cooking chamber C1. The steam pipe 320 is used to guide the steam in the cooking chamber C1 to below the water surface in the condenser C2.
[0078] One end of the exhaust pipe 420 is connected to the top of the condensing chamber C2, and the exhaust pipe 420 is used to discharge the gas in the condensing chamber C2.
[0079] In this way, the steam in the cooking chamber C1 can be guided through the steam pipe 320 to the area below the water surface in the condensing chamber C2. The water in the condensing chamber C2 condenses the steam. After condensation in the condensing chamber C2, the amount of steam decreases and the steam temperature drops. The steam is then discharged through the exhaust pipe 420. This results in a smaller amount of steam and a lower steam temperature discharged from the cooking equipment, which helps to reduce the ambient temperature around the cooking equipment, improves the user experience, and reduces the risk of burns. Furthermore, the condensed steam in the condensing chamber C2 is recycled, and the recycled condensate can be fed back into the steam generator 200 to generate steam, reducing water consumption and extending the steam generation time of the cooking equipment. Additionally, the condensation process in the condensing chamber C2 heats the water inside, preheating the water supplied to the steam generator 200. This reduces the heat required from the steam generator 200, thus lowering its energy consumption. In addition, the water level detection device 330 is used to detect the water level in the condensation chamber C2, thereby realizing the detection of the water level in the steam generator 200. The condensation and water level detection component 300 integrates multiple functions such as steam condensation and recovery, water supply to the steam generator 200, and detection of the water level in the steam generator 200, making the structure of the cooking equipment relatively simple.
[0080] The water level in the condenser C2 can be made the same as the water level in the steam generator 200 based on the principle of communicating vessels.
[0081] For example, the water level detection device 330 can be a water level float determination device.
[0082] For example, the top of the condensing container 310 is provided with an exhaust connector 530, which is connected to the top of the condensing chamber C2. The exhaust pipe 420 is connected to the exhaust connector 530 so as to be connected to the top of the condensing chamber C2 through the exhaust connector 530.
[0083] In some possible implementations, one end of the steam pipe 320 located inside the condensing chamber C2 is positioned at the bottom of the condensing chamber C2 and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensing chamber C2.
[0084] This facilitates the guidance of steam from the cooking chamber C1 to below the water surface in the condensing chamber C2. Furthermore, the longer path the steam takes to rise below the water surface in the condensing chamber C2 results in better steam condensation and recovery.
[0085] In some possible implementations, the steam pipe 320 passes through the upper part of the condenser 310.
[0086] This allows for a higher water level in the condenser C2, which helps extend the path of steam as it rises below the water surface in the condenser C2, thereby improving the condensation and recovery of steam.
[0087] In some possible implementations, the bottom of the condenser container 310 is provided with a water outlet connector 510, which is connected to the bottom of the condenser chamber C2. The connecting pipe 410 is connected to the water outlet connector 510 so as to connect to the bottom of the condenser chamber C2 through the water outlet connector 510. The water inlet of the steam generator 200 is located at the bottom of the steam generator 200.
[0088] Thus, by setting the water outlet connector 510, it is convenient to connect the connecting pipe 410 to the condenser container 310. The water outlet connector 510 is located at the bottom of the condenser container 310 and is connected to the bottom of the condenser cavity C2. The water inlet of the steam generator 200 is located at the bottom of the steam generator 200, which helps to keep the water level in the condenser cavity C2 and the steam generator 200 the same when the water level is low. This also facilitates the detection of the water level in the steam generator 200 by the water level detection device 330 when the water level in the condenser cavity C2 and the steam generator 200 is low.
[0089] In some possible implementations, the top wall of the condenser 310 has a device mounting port N3, which is connected to the condenser cavity C2, and the water level detection device 330 is installed inside the device mounting port N3.
[0090] In this way, the water level detection device 330 is installed inside the device mounting port N3. This facilitates the detection of the water level in the condensation chamber C2 and makes it easier to connect the water level detection device 330 to external devices on the condensation container 310, thus enabling signal exchange between the water level detection device 330 and external devices on the condensation container 310. The device mounting port N3 is located on the top wall of the condensation container 310, which helps maintain a higher water level in the condensation chamber C2, extending the path of steam rising below the water surface in the condensation chamber C2, thereby improving the condensation and recovery efficiency of steam.
[0091] In some possible implementations, the condensation and water level detection component 300 further includes a heat sink 340 disposed in the condensation chamber C2, with at least a portion of the heat sink 340 located above the water surface in the condensation chamber C2, and the heat sink 340 is used to condense the gas above the water surface in the condensation chamber C2.
[0092] In this way, after the steam overflows from the water surface in the condensation chamber C2, it can be condensed and recovered again through the heat sink 340, which has a good effect on steam condensation and recovery.
[0093] For example, a plurality of heat sinks 340 are spaced apart in the condensation cavity C2, and the plurality of heat sinks 340 can be parallel to each other.
[0094] For example, the lower end of the heat sink 340 can be located below the water surface in the condensation chamber C2. After absorbing the heat from the steam, the heat sink 340 can conduct the heat to the water in the condensation chamber C2. In this way, the temperature of the heat sink 340 can be reduced to improve the steam condensation and recovery effect, while also improving the heating effect on the water in the condensation chamber C2.
[0095] In some possible implementations, the upper end of the heat sink 340 is connected to the top wall of the condensation cavity C2, and the lower end of the heat sink 340 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensation cavity C2.
[0096] In this way, the upper end of the heat sink 340 is connected to the top wall of the condensation chamber C2, which allows for a longer contact path between the steam and the heat sink 340, resulting in better steam condensation and recovery. The lower end of the heat sink 340 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensation chamber C2, ensuring that the heat sink 340 does not obstruct the flow of steam and water at the bottom of the condensation chamber C2, resulting in uniform distribution of water and steam throughout the condensation chamber C2 and a more balanced temperature throughout the condensation chamber C2.
[0097] In some possible implementations, the heat sink 340 is arranged vertically.
[0098] In this way, the arrangement of the heat sink 340 is less likely to affect the water level detection device 330 in the condensation chamber C2, which is conducive to arranging a larger number of heat sinks 340 to improve the condensation and recovery effect of steam.
[0099] In some possible implementations, the cooking device also includes a water inlet pipe 430, which is connected to the condenser chamber C2 and is used to supply water to the condenser chamber C2.
[0100] This facilitates the replenishment of water into the condensation chamber C2 to meet the needs of steam condensation and steam generation by the steam generator 200.
[0101] In some possible implementations, the top of the condenser container 310 is provided with a water inlet connector 520, which is connected to the top of the condenser chamber C2. The water inlet pipe 430 is connected to the water inlet connector 520 so as to be connected to the top of the condenser chamber C2 through the water inlet connector 520.
[0102] Thus, by setting the water inlet connector 520, the connection between the water inlet pipe 430 and the condenser container 310 is facilitated. The water inlet connector 520 is located at the top of the condenser container 310 and communicates with the top of the condenser chamber C2. During the process of injecting water into the condenser chamber C2 through the water inlet connector 520, the cold water injected into the condenser chamber C2 can spray the steam in the condenser chamber C2, which is beneficial to improving the condensation and recovery effect of the steam. In addition, the cold water injected into the condenser chamber C2 is not likely to flow directly into the steam generator 200 through the connecting pipe 410, which is beneficial to preheating the water flowing into the steam generator 200.
[0103] In some possible implementations, the cooking device also includes a water tank and a water pump, one end of which is connected to the water tank and the other end of which is connected to the water inlet pipe 430. The water pump is used to drive the water in the water tank to flow to the water inlet pipe 430 to supply water to the condensation chamber C2.
[0104] The water pump is communicatively connected to the water level detection device 330 to realize signal interaction between the water pump and the water level detection device 330. The water pump is used to control the start and stop of water supply to the condensing chamber C2 according to the water level detected by the water level detection device 330.
[0105] This facilitates automatic water replenishment when the water level in the condenser C2 and the steam generator 200 is low, thereby maintaining the condensation and recovery of steam and the preheating of the water supplied to the steam generator 200.
[0106] In some possible implementations, the exhaust pipe 420 connects the top of the condensation chamber C2 and the heat dissipation duct 600, and the gas in the condensation chamber C2 is discharged to the outside through the exhaust pipe 420 and the heat dissipation duct 600.
[0107] In this way, by using the heat dissipation duct 600 to exhaust steam, there is no need to set up a separate pipe for exhausting steam, and the structure of the cooking equipment is relatively simple.
[0108] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0109] like Figure 5As shown, in some possible embodiments, the inner liner 100 has a steam inlet N1 and a steam outlet N2, which are connected to the cooking chamber C1. The steam outlet N2 is located above the steam inlet N1. The steam outlet of the steam generator 200 is connected to the steam inlet N1, so as to be connected to the cooking chamber C1 through the steam inlet N1. The steam pipe 320 is connected to the steam outlet N2, so as to be connected to the cooking chamber C1 through the steam outlet N2.
[0110] This allows the steam to enter the steam pipe 320 after cooking the food in the cooking chamber C1, so that the steam after cooking the food in the cooking chamber C1 can be guided to the bottom of the condensing chamber C2.
[0111] When steam is needed to cook the food in the cooking chamber C1, the water pump starts, pumping water from the water tank into the condensing chamber C2 through the inlet pipe 430. The water in the condensing chamber C2 flows into the steam generator 200 through the connecting pipe 410. The steam generator 200 heats the water inside its chamber to generate steam. After cooking the food in the cooking chamber C1 through the steam inlet N1, the steam flows out of the cooking chamber C1 through the steam outlet N2 and, guided by the steam guide pipe 320, flows to the area below the water surface in the condensing chamber C2. The steam entering the condensing chamber C2 is condensed by the water and the heat sink 340, and also heats the water in the condensing chamber C2. The resulting condensate is recovered by the condensing chamber C2 and can be reused in the steam generator 200. The condensed steam in the condensing chamber C2 enters the heat dissipation duct 600 through the exhaust pipe 420 and is then discharged through the heat dissipation duct 600.
[0112] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.
[0113] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.
[0114] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this application should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on something” but also “on something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).
[0115] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90° or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.
[0116] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A cooking device, characterized in that, It includes an inner tank (100), a steam generator (200), a condensate and water level detection component (300), a connecting pipe (410), and an exhaust pipe (420). The inner liner (100) has a cooking cavity (C1); The steam generator (200) and the condenser and water level detection component (300) are located outside the inner liner (100), and the steam outlet of the steam generator (200) is connected to the cooking cavity (C1); The condensation and water level detection component (300) includes a condensation container (310), a steam pipe (320), and a water level detection device (330). The condenser (310) has a condensation chamber (C2) for holding water; The condenser (C2) is connected to the inlet of the steam generator (200) through the connecting pipe (410) so that the water level in the condenser (C2) is the same as the water level in the steam generator (200); The water level detection device (330) is disposed in the condensation container (310), and the water level detection device (330) is used to detect the water level in the condensation chamber (C2); The steam guide pipe (320) passes through the container wall of the condenser (310). One end of the steam guide pipe (320) is located inside the condenser (C2) and communicates with the condenser (C2). The other end of the steam guide pipe (320) is located outside the condenser (310) and communicates with the cooking chamber (C1). The steam guide pipe (320) is used to guide the steam in the cooking chamber (C1) to below the water surface in the condenser (C2). One end of the exhaust pipe (420) is connected to the top of the condensing chamber (C2), and the exhaust pipe (420) is used to discharge the gas in the condensing chamber (C2).
2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam pipe (320) is located at one end inside the condenser (C2) at the bottom of the condenser (C2) and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condenser (C2).
3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam pipe (320) passes through the upper part of the condenser (310).
4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner liner (100) has a steam inlet (N1) and a steam outlet (N2), the steam inlet (N1) and the steam outlet (N2) are connected to the cooking cavity (C1), and the steam outlet (N2) is located above the steam inlet (N1); The steam outlet of the steam generator (200) is connected to the steam inlet (N1) so as to be connected to the cooking chamber (C1) through the steam inlet (N1); The steam pipe (320) is connected to the steam outlet (N2) so as to be connected to the cooking cavity (C1) through the steam outlet (N2).
5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the condenser container (310) is provided with a water outlet connector (510), which is connected to the bottom of the condenser chamber (C2). The connecting pipe (410) is connected to the water outlet connector (510) so as to connect to the bottom of the condenser chamber (C2) through the water outlet connector (510). The water inlet of the steam generator (200) is located at the bottom of the steam generator (200).
6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top wall of the condenser (310) has a device mounting port (N3), which is connected to the condenser cavity (C2), and the water level detection device (330) is installed inside the device mounting port (N3).
7. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The condensation and water level detection component (300) further includes a heat sink (340), which is disposed in the condensation chamber (C2). At least a portion of the heat sink (340) is located above the water surface in the condensation chamber (C2). The heat sink (340) is used to condense the gas above the water surface in the condensation chamber (C2).
8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper end of the heat sink (340) is connected to the top wall of the condensation cavity (C2), and the lower end of the heat sink (340) is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the condensation cavity (C2).
9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heat sink (340) is arranged vertically.
10. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes the water inlet pipe (430); The water inlet pipe (430) is connected to the condenser chamber (C2), and the water inlet pipe (430) is used to supply water to the condenser chamber (C2).
11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The top of the condenser container (310) is provided with a water inlet connector (520), which is connected to the top of the condenser chamber (C2). The water inlet pipe (430) is connected to the water inlet connector (520) so as to be connected to the top of the condenser chamber (C2) through the water inlet connector (520).
12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a water tank and a water pump. One end of the water pump is connected to the water tank, and the other end of the water pump is connected to the water inlet pipe (430). The water pump is used to drive the water in the water tank to flow to the water inlet pipe (430) to supply water to the condensation chamber (C2). The water pump is communicatively connected to the water level detection device (330) to realize signal interaction between the water pump and the water level detection device (330). The water pump is used to control the start and stop of water supply to the condensing chamber (C2) according to the water level detected by the water level detection device (330).
13. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a heat dissipation duct (600); The exhaust pipe (420) connects the top of the condensation chamber (C2) and the heat dissipation duct (600), and the gas in the condensation chamber (C2) is discharged to the outside through the exhaust pipe (420) and the heat dissipation duct (600).