Steam recovery assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The steam recovery assembly comprises a water tank and a condenser, a water collecting groove is formed in the water tank, and the water tank is provided with an access port; the condenser is arranged in the water tank and forms a condensation channel, a channel inlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the access port, and a channel outlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the water collecting tank. According to the technical scheme, the occupied space of the steam recovery assembly can be reduced, and the cleaning and maintenance convenience of the steam recovery assembly can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking utensils, in particular to a steam recovery component and a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] Cooking appliances such as rice cookers emit a large amount of steam during the cooking process. The high-temperature and high-humidity steam will cause the temperature and humidity in the small kitchen environment to be high, making the kitchen humid, which will affect the service life of kitchen cabinets and appliances, and may also cause users to be accidentally scalded by steam.

[0003] In the related art, in order to reduce the amount of steam emitted, a steam condensation module and a water collection module located downstream of the steam condensation module are added to the cooking appliance, so that the steam condenses into water and enters the water collection module; this not only greatly increases the size of the cooking appliance, but also because the steam condensation module and the water collection module will come into contact with steam and even rice soup, the user needs to remove the two components separately for cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a steam recovery component and a cooking utensil, aiming to reduce the space occupied by the steam recovery component and improve the convenience of cleaning and maintenance of the steam recovery component.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes a steam recovery component, comprising:

[0006] A water tank, wherein a water collecting tank is formed in the water tank and an access port is provided in the water tank; and

[0007] A condenser is disposed in the water tank and is formed with a condensation channel, a channel inlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the access port, and a channel outlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the water collecting tank.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, a raised portion is protruding from the bottom wall of the water tank, the top of the raised portion forms an installation area, the condenser is arranged in the installation area, and the water collecting tank is located on the peripheral side of the raised portion.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the steam recovery assembly further comprises a mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged in the water tank, and the water collecting tank is located on the peripheral side of the mounting seat;

[0010] A mounting groove is formed in the mounting seat, and the condenser is arranged in the mounting groove.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the steam recovery assembly further includes a first cover body, which is disposed on the mounting seat and has a heat dissipation hole connected to the mounting groove.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, the steam recovery assembly further includes a second cover body, the second cover body is disposed on the water collecting tank, and the second cover body is provided with an exhaust hole.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, a vent is provided at the bottom of the water tank, and the vent is arranged opposite to the condenser;

[0014] And / or, the bottom wall of the water tank is provided with a recessed avoidance groove, the recessed avoidance groove is located below the condenser and is used for arranging an air cooling module;

[0015] And / or, the steam recovery component also includes an air cooling module, which is arranged at the bottom of the water tank and is used to dissipate heat for the condenser.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the steam recovery component further includes a connecting pipe, and two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the access port and the channel inlet of the condensation channel.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present application, the connecting pipe is a hose;

[0018] And / or, a connecting pipe portion is protrudingly provided on the inner wall of the water tank, the connecting pipe portion is arranged around the access port, and the connecting pipe and the connecting pipe portion are sleeved and communicated with each other.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present application, the access port is opened on the bottom wall of the water tank;

[0020] And / or, a connecting portion is protruding from the outer wall of the water tank, and the connecting portion is arranged around the inlet.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present application, the condenser includes a shell and a condensation tube penetrating the shell, and the condensation channel is formed in the condensation tube;

[0022] Both ends of the condenser tube are located outside the shell and respectively form the channel inlet and the channel outlet.

[0023] The present application also provides a cooking appliance, the cooking appliance comprising an appliance body and a steam recovery component as described in any of the aforementioned embodiments;

[0024] The appliance body is formed with a cooking space and a discharge port communicating with the cooking space. The steam recovery component is arranged on the appliance body and an inlet of the steam recovery component is communicated with the discharge port.

[0025] The technical solution of the utility model is to arrange the condenser in the water tank to form an integrated steam recovery component, and the steam recovery component is applied to the cooking utensil. The steam generated by the cooking utensil during the cooking process will enter the condenser in the water tank from the inlet, flow along the condensation channel of the condenser and dissipate heat to condense into condensed water, and the condensed water is discharged from the channel outlet of the condensation channel and flows into the water collection tank of the water tank. That is, the present application integrates the steam condensation function and the condensed water collection function into one module, saving the installation space of the steam recovery component, and only needs to disassemble the water tank to remove the condenser at the same time, and the condenser and the water collection tank can be cleaned at the same time, making the cleaning and maintenance of the steam recovery component more convenient, and effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the cooking utensil of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view at A-A';

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of a steam recovery component of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 An exploded view of an embodiment of a steam recovery assembly of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0033] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0034] Label name Label name 100 Cooking utensils 1233 Channel Exit 10 Vapor Recovery Kit 13 Mounting Seat 11 Water tank 131 Mounting slot 111 Sump 14 First cover 113 Access 141 Cooling holes 114 Raised part 15 Second cover 115 Avoid slot 151 Exhaust Hole 116 Air vents 16 Connecting pipe 117 Takeover Department 30 Equipment body 119 Connection 31 Cooking Space 12 Condenser 33 Discharge port 121 shell 50 Air cooling module 123 Condenser 70 Seals 1231 Channel entrance

[0035] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0038] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, in the present utility model, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0040] The utility model provides a steam recovery assembly 10 .

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the steam recovery component 10 includes a water tank 11 and a condenser 12, a water collecting tank 111 is formed in the water tank 11, and an access port 113 is opened in the water tank 11; the condenser 12 is arranged in the water tank 11 and formed with a condensation channel, a channel inlet 1231 of the condensation channel is connected to the access port 113, and a channel outlet 1233 of the condensation channel is connected to the water collecting tank 111.

[0042] The steam recovery component 10 proposed in the present application can be applied to a cooking utensil 100; the cooking utensil 100 can be an electric rice cooker, a pressure cooker, a steamer, a steam oven or other utensil that generates steam during the cooking process; a cooking space 31 for placing and cooking ingredients is formed in the cooking utensil 100; the steam recovery component 10 can condense the steam generated during the cooking process to reduce or avoid the external discharge of steam.

[0043] The steam recovery assembly 10 includes a water tank 11 and a condenser 12 disposed in the water tank 11; the internal space of the water tank 11 forms a condenser 12 installation area and a water collecting tank 111, and the water tank 11 is also provided with an access port 113 connected to the internal space of the water tank 11. The condenser 12 is disposed in the condenser 12 installation area, and a condensation channel is formed in the condenser 12, the channel inlet 1231 of the condensation channel is connected to the access port 113, and the channel outlet 1233 of the condensation channel is disposed toward the water collecting tank 111. With such an arrangement, when the steam recovery assembly 10 is applied to a cooking utensil 100 or other occasions or appliances that need to reduce steam emission, it is only necessary to connect the access port 113 to the steam emission port 33 of the cooking utensil 100, and it is no longer necessary to separately install the condenser 12 and the water tank 11. Steam can enter the condensation channel from the access port 113 via the channel inlet 1231 of the condensation channel, circulate along the condensation channel and dissipate heat, so that at least part of the steam condenses into water, and then is discharged into the water collecting tank 111 from the channel outlet 1233 of the steam channel; thereby reducing or avoiding the discharge of steam outward. When the steam recovery component 10 needs to be cleaned and maintained, it is only necessary to disassemble the water tank 11 and the condenser 12 at the same time. The condenser 12 and the water collecting tank 111 can be cleaned at the same time, making the cleaning and maintenance of the steam recovery component 10 more convenient, effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user. In the embodiment of the present application, when the condenser 12 is installed in the water tank 11, the channel inlet 1231 of the condenser 12 can be directly arranged opposite to and connected to the access port 113; or the channel inlet 1231 and the access port 113 can be connected by setting a connecting pipe 16.

[0044] It should be noted that the specific structural form of the condenser 12 can be determined according to actual conditions. For example, the structure forming the condensation passage or the entire condenser 12 can be made of materials with good heat dissipation performance, such as aluminum parts, copper parts, etc., to accelerate the cooling of the steam to condense the steam, or a heat dissipation coating is set on the surface of the structure forming the condensation passage, such as nano-carbon heat dissipation powder spraying material, etc.; it can also be a water-cooled or air-cooled heat dissipation device to quickly take away the heat of the condenser 12 so that the temperature of the condenser 12 is reduced to cool the steam; or it can also be that cooling water is installed in the condenser 12 so that the steam is passed into the cooling water for cooling and condensation, etc. The specific structural form of the condenser 12 can be not limited here, as long as it can achieve cooling and condensation of the steam entering the condensation device. Of course, in actual application, during the process of cooling and condensation of the steam entering the condensation passage of the condenser 12, some steam may not be condensed, and this part of the steam can be discharged into the water tank 11 through the channel outlet 1233.

[0045] Therefore, it can be understood that the technical solution of the present application sets the condenser 12 in the water tank 11 to form an integrated steam recovery component 10, and the steam recovery component 10 is applied to the cooking utensil 100. The steam generated by the cooking utensil 100 during the cooking process will enter the condenser 12 in the water tank 11 from the inlet 113, flow along the condensation channel of the condenser 12, dissipate heat and condense into condensed water, and the condensed water is discharged from the channel outlet 1233 of the condensation channel and flows into the water collection tank 111 of the water tank 11. That is, the present application integrates the steam condensation function and the condensed water collection function into one module, saving the installation space of the steam recovery component 10, and only needs to disassemble the water tank 11 to disassemble the condenser 12 at the same time, and the condenser 12 and the water collection tank 111 can be cleaned at the same time, making the cleaning and maintenance of the steam recovery component 10 more convenient, effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, a raised portion 114 is protruding from the bottom wall of the water tank 11 , the top of the raised portion 114 forms an installation area, the condenser 12 is arranged in the installation area, and the water collecting tank 111 is located on the peripheral side of the raised portion 114 .

[0047] In this embodiment, a raised portion 114 is protruded from the bottom wall of the internal space of the water tank 11. At this time, the water collecting tank 111 is formed between the raised portion 114 and the side walls and the inner wall of the water tank 11, and is located on the peripheral side of the raised portion 114. The condenser 12 is installed on the raised portion 114, so that the condenser 12 is higher than the bottom of the water collecting tank 111. Such an arrangement ensures that the condensed water discharged from the condenser 12 can fall into the water collecting tank 111, and prevents the condenser 12 from being soaked in the condensed water, which may cause the condenser 12 to be easily damaged. In addition, when there is part of the steam that has not condensed, it can also prevent the uncondensed steam from being directly discharged into the condensed water to cause bubbles and noise.

[0048] The raised portion 114 may be formed in the water tank 11 by additive molding, for example, the raised portion 114 may be integrally molded or mounted on the bottom wall of the water tank 11; or the bottom wall of the water tank 11 may be recessed inward to form the raised portion 114. In some embodiments, an air cooling module 50 may be provided to assist the heat dissipation of the condenser 12 and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12. In this case, a bottom-opening avoidance groove 115 may be formed in the raised portion 114 so that the air cooling module 50 may be disposed in the avoidance groove 115.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the steam recovery assembly 10 further includes a mounting seat 13, the mounting seat 13 is disposed in the water tank 11, and the water collecting tank 111 is located on the peripheral side of the mounting seat 13;

[0050] A mounting groove 131 is formed in the mounting seat 13 , and the condenser 12 is disposed in the mounting groove 131 .

[0051] In this embodiment, a mounting seat 13 is provided in the mounting area of ​​the condenser 12 of the water tank 11, a mounting groove 131 is formed in the mounting seat 13, and the condenser 12 is limitedly installed in the mounting groove 131, and at this time, the water collecting tank 111 is located outside the mounting groove 131. Such a setting can improve the position problem of the condenser 12 installed in the water tank 11, prevent the condenser 12 from moving in the water tank 11, and improve the overall structural stability. In addition, the mounting seat 13 can be used to separate the condenser 12 from the water collecting tank 111 on the side of the mounting seat 13, prevent the condenser 12 from being immersed in condensed water, and reduce the risk of damage to the condenser 12.

[0052] In some embodiments, a raised portion 114 is provided in the water tank 11, and the mounting seat 13 can be set on the raised portion 114; or a mounting groove 131 can be recessed on the top of the raised portion 114 so that the raised portion 114 can be reused as the mounting seat 13, which is not limited here.

[0053] In addition, in some embodiments, a condenser 12 is provided with a condenser pipe 123, and at least one end of the condenser pipe 123 needs to extend to the outside of the mounting seat 13 to drain water to the water collecting tank 111. In this case, a limiting opening can be provided on the side wall of the mounting seat 13 so that the condenser pipe 123 is passed through the limiting opening; such a setting can also play a role in limiting the condenser 12.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the steam recovery assembly 10 further includes a first cover body 14 , which is covered on the mounting seat 13 and has a heat dissipation hole 141 connected to the mounting groove 131 .

[0055] In this embodiment, the steam recovery component 10 also includes a first cover body 14 covered on the mounting seat 13. The setting of the first cover body 14 can close the mounting groove 131 to prevent the condenser 12 from being completely exposed to the outside world; thereby, the condenser 12 can be prevented from being hit or impacted, thereby protecting the condenser 12 and reducing the risk of damage to the condenser 12.

[0056] Meanwhile, the first cover 14 is provided with heat dissipation holes 141, and the heat dissipation holes 141 may be provided in a plurality, and may be provided as round holes or as a grid structure. The provision of the heat dissipation holes 141 enables the condenser 12 to exchange heat with the external environment, so that the heat of the condenser 12 is discharged to the external environment, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12, thereby allowing the steam flowing through the condenser 12 to quickly cool down and condense, thereby improving the cooling and condensation efficiency of the steam, and facilitating the purpose of achieving no steam or micro steam discharge.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the steam recovery assembly 10 further includes a second cover body 15 , and the second cover body 15 is disposed on the water collecting tank 111 .

[0058] In this embodiment, the steam recovery component 10 also includes a second cover body 15 covering the water collecting tank 111. The setting of the second cover body 15 can seal the water collecting tank 111, which can prevent foreign objects from falling into the water collecting tank 111; it can also prevent water from splashing outward when falling from the condenser 12 into the water collecting tank 111; it can also prevent condensed water from leaking when the steam recovery component 10 is removed, so that the user can remove the water tank 11 more casually and conveniently, thereby improving convenience of use.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first cover 14 and the second cover 15 can also be set as an integrated structure or connected as a whole. If the first cover 14 and the second cover 15 are set as a split structure, the second cover 151 can be opened separately to clean the water collection tank 111, and the protective effect of the first cover 14 on the condenser 12 is maintained, so as to avoid the condenser 12 being exposed and easily damaged when cleaning the water collection tank 111.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present application, the second cover body 15 is provided with an exhaust hole 151 .

[0061] It is understandable that when the steam enters the condenser 12 to cool and condense, some steam may not be condensed and discharged into the water collecting tank 111 along with the condensed water; if the second cover 15 is opened under the condition that there is steam in the water collecting tank 111, it is easy for the steam in the water collecting tank 111 to scald the user. In this embodiment, an exhaust hole 151 connected to the water collecting tank 111 is provided on the second cover 15, so that the steam that is not condensed by the condenser 12 and is discharged into the water collecting tank 111 can be discharged from the exhaust hole 151, so as to avoid the accumulation of steam in the water collecting tank 111 and scalding the user when the water tank 11 is opened.

[0062] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 In some embodiments of the present application, a vent 116 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 11 , and the vent 116 is arranged opposite to the condenser 12 ;

[0063] And / or, a relief groove 115 is recessed on the bottom wall of the water tank 11, and the relief groove 115 is located below the condenser 12 and is used to set the air cooling module 50;

[0064] And / or, the steam recovery assembly 10 further includes an air cooling module 50 , which is disposed at the bottom of the water tank 11 and is used to dissipate heat for the condenser 12 .

[0065] In this embodiment, a vent 116 can be opened at the bottom of the water tank 11 and arranged opposite to the condenser 12 to increase the contact and heat exchange area between the condenser 12 and the external environment and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12; in addition, an air cooling module 50 can be set at the vent 116, and the air cooling module 50 can accelerate the air flow to quickly extract the heat of the condenser 12, so that the condenser 12 can be cooled quickly, thereby improving the cooling and condensation efficiency of the steam.

[0066] In addition, a relief groove 115 can be recessed on the bottom wall of the water tank 11 toward one side of the internal space of the water tank 11, and the relief groove 115 is arranged corresponding to the installation area of ​​the condenser 12 in the water tank 11, so that the relief groove 115 is located below the condenser 12. The relief groove 115 can be used to set the air cooling module 50, so that the air cooling module 50 can play an auxiliary heat dissipation role for the condenser 12 above it, improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12, so that the steam flowing through the condenser 12 can be quickly cooled and condensed, and the cooling and condensation efficiency of the steam can be improved; it is conducive to achieving the purpose of no steam or micro steam discharge. In addition, a vent 116 arranged opposite to the condenser 12 can be opened on the bottom wall of the relief groove 115, so that the air cooling module 50 can directly act on the condenser 12, and the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12 is improved.

[0067] In some embodiments, a raised portion 114 is formed in the water tank 11, and the avoidance groove 115 can be formed on the inner side of the raised portion 114. For example, the avoidance groove 115 and the raised portion 114 can be formed simultaneously by stamping or injection molding. Alternatively, the raised portion 114 can be firstly set in the water tank 11, and then the avoidance groove 115 can be formed on the inner side of the raised portion 114 by subtractive molding.

[0068] In addition, the air cooling module 50 can be set on the appliance body 30 of the cooking appliance 100, and when the steam recovery component 10 is installed on the appliance body 30, the avoidance groove 115 is aligned with the air cooling module 50. With this arrangement, the air cooling module 50 can be provided with electrical energy through the appliance body 30 and be controlled by the appliance body 30. There is no need to set a power supply or other power adapter devices on the steam recovery component 10, which facilitates the disassembly, cleaning and maintenance of the steam recovery component 10.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present application, the air cooling module 50 is arranged on the steam recovery component 10. The air cooling module 50 can be directly fixed to the bottom of the water tank 11, or a avoidance groove 115 can be set at the bottom of the water tank 11 as in the above embodiment to install the air cooling module 50, so that the air cooling module 50 is located below the condenser 12 to assist in the heat dissipation of the condenser 12, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 12, so that the steam flowing through the condenser 12 can be quickly cooled and condensed, thereby improving the cooling and condensation efficiency of the steam; it is conducive to achieving the purpose of no steam or micro steam emission.

[0070] In actual application, the specific structure of the air cooling module 50 can be determined according to the actual situation, such as a fan structure can be used to blow cold air, or a duct can be used to blow cold air, or a refrigeration pipeline or other structure can be used to blow cold air. The specific structure of the air cooling module 50 is not limited here. It can be understood that the cold air blown by the air cooling module 50 is relative to the temperature of the steam, as long as the cold air can heat exchange and cool the steam, for example, the air cooling module 50 can introduce indoor air as cold air, or it can also be provided with a special refrigeration component to produce cold air blowing, etc.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, the steam recovery assembly 10 further includes a connecting pipe 16, and both ends of the connecting pipe 16 are respectively connected to the inlet 113 and the channel inlet 1231 of the condensation channel.

[0072] In this embodiment, the channel inlet 1231 of the condenser 12 and the inlet 113 of the water tank 11 are connected by setting a connecting pipe 16. Such a setting can improve the design flexibility of the steam recovery component 10, make the setting of the inlet 113, and the design of the installation position and installation method of the condenser 12 in the water tank 11 more flexible, and also facilitate structural expansion and subsequent improvements.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present application, the connecting pipe 16 is a hose.

[0074] In this embodiment, the connecting pipe 16 is set as a hose, which can be a metal hose, a plastic hose, a rubber hose, a silicone hose or a nylon hose. The hose is used as the connecting pipe 16, so that the connecting pipe 16 can be bent, has good flexibility, and is more convenient for connecting the access port 113 and the condenser 12. Among them, the metal hose can be a metal bellows, which has high strength, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and bending resistance, and is not easy to damage. Plastic hoses, rubber hoses, silicone hoses or nylon hoses are used, which are light in weight, strong in plasticity, and can better resist the influence of temperature changes and thermal expansion and cold contraction.

[0075] In addition, in some embodiments, a connecting pipe portion 117 is protruded from the inner wall of the water tank 11. When the connecting pipe 16 is made of an elastic hose such as a rubber hose or a silicone hose, the connecting pipe 16 can be sleeved on the outside of the connecting pipe portion 117, and the connecting pipe 16 and the connecting pipe portion 117 can be fit together through the elastic deformation of the hose, thereby achieving a better sealing effect and avoiding the problem of air leakage.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 6 In some embodiments of the present application, a connecting pipe portion 117 is protruded from the inner wall of the water tank 11 , and the connecting pipe portion 117 is arranged around the inlet 113 , and the connecting pipe 16 and the connecting pipe portion 117 are mutually sleeved and connected.

[0077] In this embodiment, a hollow connecting pipe portion 117 is provided in the water tank 11, and the connecting pipe portion 117 is located at the position of the access port 113, so that the connecting pipe 16 and the connecting pipe portion 117 are mutually nested and mutually connected, so that the connecting pipe 16 is connected with the access port 113. The connecting pipe 16 can be sleeved outside the connecting pipe portion 117, or the connecting pipe 16 can be inserted into the connecting pipe portion 117, both of which can improve the connection strength between the connecting pipe 16 and the water tank 11, so that the connecting pipe 16 and the access port 113 maintain a relatively stable connection relationship.

[0078] Among them, the connecting pipe 16 and the connecting pipe part 117 can only be fitted with each other, for example, an interference fit can be used to improve the sealing performance; or, the connecting pipe 16 and the connecting pipe part 117 can be connected by means of threaded connection or the like; or, fasteners such as an outer hoop can be used to tighten the connecting pipe part 117 and the connecting pipe 16.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present application, the access port 113 is opened on the bottom wall of the water tank 11;

[0080] And / or, a connection portion 119 is protrudingly formed on the outer wall of the water tank 11 , and the connection portion 119 is disposed around the inlet 113 .

[0081] It is understandable that in the cooking appliance 100, the discharge port 33 is usually arranged at the top, for example, on the cover. In this embodiment, the access port 113 is arranged on the bottom wall of the water tank 11, so that the steam recovery component 10 can be installed on the top of the appliance body 30 and the access port 113 is connected to the discharge port 33 of the appliance body 30; so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly between the steam recovery component 10 and the appliance body 30. There is no need to connect the access port 113 and the discharge port 33 after installing the steam recovery component 10; or fix the steam recovery component 10 after connecting the access port 113 and the discharge port 33; the access port 113 and the discharge port 33 can be connected or disconnected during the process of disassembling and assembling the steam recovery component 10. The convenience of disassembling and assembling the steam recovery component 10 is improved.

[0082] In some embodiments, a hollow connecting portion 119 can be protruded from the outer wall of the water tank 11, and the connecting portion 119 is located at the position of the inlet 113; with such a configuration, when the steam recovery component 10 is installed on the top of the appliance body 30, the connecting portion 119 can be inserted into the discharge port 33 of the appliance body 30 to connect the inlet 113 and the discharge port 33; and the connection strength between the steam recovery component 10 and the appliance body 30 is improved, the overall structural stability is improved, and the connection stability between the inlet 113 and the discharge port 33 is improved.

[0083] A sealing member 70 may be provided between the connection portion 119 and the discharge port 33 to improve the sealing performance between the steam recovery assembly 10 and the appliance body 30 and avoid the problem of air leakage.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present application, the condenser 12 includes a shell 121 and a condenser tube 123 passing through the shell 121, and a condensation channel is formed in the condenser tube 123; both ends of the condenser tube 123 are located outside the shell 121 and respectively form a channel inlet 1231 and a channel outlet 1233.

[0085] In this embodiment, the condenser 12 includes a shell 121 and a condensing tube 123 passing through the shell 121. The two ends of the condensing tube 123 protrude from the shell 121 and respectively form a channel inlet 1231 and a channel outlet 1233. The condensing tube 123 can be made of a material with good heat dissipation performance, or the shell 121, such as aluminum parts, copper parts, etc. to accelerate the cooling of the steam to condense the steam. It is also possible to introduce a refrigerant such as cold air and cold water into the shell 121 to take away the heat of the condensing tube 123 and the steam so that the steam is quickly cooled and condensed.

[0086] In addition, the condensation channel can be extended to improve the condensation efficiency by winding the condensation tube 123 in the housing 121. For example, a U-shaped winding structure, a spiral winding structure, a serpentine reciprocating winding structure, and other regular or irregular winding methods can be used to extend the condensation channel, thereby improving the condensation efficiency, allowing more steam to condense in the condenser 12, reducing the amount of uncondensed steam, and facilitating the purpose of achieving no steam or little steam discharge.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 1 The present application also proposes a cooking appliance 100, which includes an appliance body 30 and a steam recovery component 10 as in any of the aforementioned embodiments; the appliance body 30 is formed with a cooking space 31 and a discharge port 33 connected to the cooking space 31, the steam recovery component 10 is arranged on the appliance body 30 and the inlet 113 of the steam recovery component 10 is connected to the discharge port 33.

[0088] Among them, the cooking utensil 100 can be such as an electric rice cooker, a pressure cooker, a steamer, a steam oven or other utensil that generates steam during the cooking process; a cooking space 31 for placing and cooking ingredients is formed in the cooking utensil 100; the steam recovery component 10 can condense the steam generated during the cooking process to reduce or avoid the discharge of steam to the outside.

[0089] Since the cooking appliance 100 proposed in the present application applies all the technical solutions of all the aforementioned embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by all the aforementioned technical solutions, which will not be described one by one here.

[0090] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the utility model. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A steam recovery assembly, characterized in that: include: A water tank, wherein a water collecting tank is formed in the water tank and an access port is provided in the water tank; and A condenser is disposed in the water tank and is formed with a condensation channel, a channel inlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the access port, and a channel outlet of the condensation channel is communicated with the water collecting tank.

2. The vapor recovery assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom wall of the water tank is provided with a raised portion, the top of the raised portion forms an installation area, the condenser is arranged in the installation area, and the water collecting tank is located at the peripheral side of the raised portion.

3. The vapor recovery assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The steam recovery assembly further comprises a mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged in the water tank, and the water collecting tank is located at a peripheral side of the mounting seat; A mounting groove is formed in the mounting seat, and the condenser is arranged in the mounting groove.

4. The vapor recovery assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The steam recovery component also includes a first cover body, which is covered on the mounting seat and has a heat dissipation hole connected to the mounting groove.

5. The vapor recovery assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The steam recovery component also includes a second cover body, which is arranged on the water collecting tank and has an exhaust hole.

6. The vapor recovery assembly of claim 1, wherein: A vent is provided at the bottom of the water tank, and the vent is arranged opposite to the condenser; And / or, the bottom wall of the water tank is provided with a recessed avoidance groove, the recessed avoidance groove is located below the condenser and is used for arranging an air cooling module; And / or, the steam recovery component further includes an air cooling module, which is disposed at the bottom of the water tank and is used to dissipate heat for the condenser.

7. The vapor recovery assembly of claim 1, wherein: The steam recovery component also includes a connecting pipe, and two ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the access port and the channel inlet of the condensation channel.

8. The vapor recovery assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that The connecting pipe is a hose; And / or, a connecting pipe portion is protrudingly provided on the inner wall of the water tank, the connecting pipe portion is arranged around the access port, and the connecting pipe and the connecting pipe portion are sleeved and communicated with each other.

9. The vapor recovery assembly of claim 1, wherein: The access port is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank; And / or, a connecting portion is protruding from the outer wall of the water tank, and the connecting portion is arranged around the inlet.

10. A vapor recovery assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that The condenser comprises a shell and a condensation tube passing through the shell, wherein the condensation channel is formed in the condensation tube; Both ends of the condenser tube are located outside the shell and respectively form the channel inlet and the channel outlet.

11. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: The cooking appliance comprises an appliance body and a steam recovery assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10; The appliance body is formed with a cooking space and a discharge port communicating with the cooking space. The steam recovery component is arranged on the appliance body and an inlet of the steam recovery component is communicated with the discharge port.

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