Instant noodle machine

Abstract

An instant noodle machine comprises a machine body, a water outlet part and a heating part used for containing a container are arranged on the machine body, the water outlet part comprises an inner container, a water inlet control piece and a water outlet formed in the upper portion of the heating part, the water inlet control piece, an inner cavity of the inner container and the water outlet are sequentially communicated, and a water level detection assembly used for detecting the height of the water level is arranged on the inner cavity. The water level detection assembly is in communication connection with the water inlet control piece, a water outlet is formed in the bottom of the inner cavity and communicated with the water outlet, and the water outlet is higher than the bottom wall of the inner cavity. The water level detection assembly is arranged on the inner cavity of the inner container, when the water level detection assembly detects that the water level of the inner cavity reaches the low water level line, the water inlet control piece controls water inlet of the inner container, the water outlet in the bottom of the inner cavity is higher than the bottom wall of the inner cavity, and water lower than the water outlet cannot be discharged out of the inner container, so that when the inner container is heated, the water outlet cannot be discharged out of the inner container. At least a small amount of water is kept in the inner cavity of the inner container all the time, and the dry burning phenomenon of the inner container can be effectively prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of noodle cooking equipment, in particular to an instant noodle machine. Background Art

[0002] Chinese patent document No. CN209712585U disclosed on December 3, 2019 a water outlet structure of an automatic noodle cooking device, including a water storage container with a water storage chamber, a water outlet pipe connected to the water storage chamber, and a support plate for supporting and fixing the water outlet pipe; the water outlet pipe has a first water outlet for releasing water, and the first water outlet is arranged in a flat shape; the support plate has a matching through hole, and one end of the water outlet pipe having the first water outlet is embedded in the matching through hole, and along the direction from top to bottom, the support plate is inclined toward the direction of the noodle box so that the first water outlet is aligned with the noodle box; the water storage container of this automatic noodle cooking device will dry burn when heated, which is easy to damage the water storage container and may be dangerous.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an instant noodle machine with simple structure, good cooking effect, safety and reliability, convenient operation and strong practicality, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] An instant noodle machine designed for this purpose includes a machine body, characterized in that: a water outlet part and a heating part for placing a container are arranged on the machine body, the water outlet part includes an inner tank, a water inlet control part and a water outlet arranged above the heating part, the water inlet control part, the inner cavity of the inner tank and the water outlet are connected in sequence, a water level detection component for detecting the water level height is arranged on the inner cavity, the water level detection component is communicatively connected with the water inlet control part, when the water level detection component detects that the water level in the inner cavity reaches a low water level line, the water inlet control part controls the water inlet of the inner tank, when the water level detection component detects that the water level in the inner cavity reaches a high water level line, the water inlet control part controls the water inlet of the inner tank to stop, a drain outlet is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity, the drain outlet is connected to the water outlet, and the height of the drain outlet is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the inner cavity.

[0006] A first heating component is arranged at the bottom of the inner tank, a temperature sensor for detecting the water temperature is arranged at the top of the inner cavity, the temperature sensor is communicatively connected with the first heating component, and the first heating component controls the heating temperature according to the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

[0007] The top of the inner container is provided with an exhaust port, the bottom of the inner container is provided with a sewage outlet, and the inner cavity is connected with the exhaust port and the sewage outlet respectively.

[0008] A water inlet is arranged on the top of the inner tank, the water inlet is connected to the inner cavity, the water inlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water source, and the water outlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water inlet; the water inlet control component is a water pump or a first solenoid valve.

[0009] The drain port is connected to the water outlet through a pipeline, and a second solenoid valve for controlling water outflow from the water outlet is arranged on the pipeline.

[0010] The water level detection assembly includes a first float switch for detecting low water level and a second float switch for detecting high water level. The detection end of the first float switch is located at the lower part of the inner cavity, and the detection end of the second float switch is located at the upper part of the inner cavity.

[0011] The top of the inner tank is covered with an upper cover assembly, which includes an inner cover, an outer cover and a plurality of first thermal insulation members, and the first thermal insulation members are located in the accommodating area between the inner cover and the outer cover; the bottom of the inner tank is provided with a bottom plate assembly, which includes an inner bottom plate, an outer bottom plate and a plurality of second thermal insulation members, and the second thermal insulation members are located between the inner bottom plate and the outer bottom plate, and the first heat-generating component is provided on the inner bottom plate.

[0012] The heating part comprises a heating platform for placing the container and a second heating component arranged at the bottom of the heating platform.

[0013] A control device is arranged in the machine body, and the control device is electrically connected to the water inlet control component, the water level detection component, the first heating component, the temperature sensor, the second solenoid valve and the second heating component respectively.

[0014] A first cavity is arranged in the machine body, an inner tank, a water inlet control component, a second solenoid valve and a control device are arranged in the first cavity, a cooling fan is arranged in the first cavity, an air inlet and an air outlet are arranged on both sides of the first cavity, the air inlet end of the cooling fan is connected to the air inlet, and the air outlet end of the cooling fan is connected to the air outlet.

[0015] The utility model arranges a water level detection component for detecting the water level height on the inner cavity of the inner pot, and the water level detection component is communicatively connected with the water inlet control component. When the water level detection component detects that the water level in the inner cavity has reached a low water level line, the water inlet control component controls the water inlet into the inner pot, and the height of the drain port at the bottom of the inner cavity is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the inner cavity, and water below the height of the drain port cannot be discharged from the inner pot. The above structure ensures that when the inner pot is heated, the inner cavity of the inner pot always maintains at least a small amount of water, which can effectively prevent the inner pot from drying out and ensure the safety of the instant noodle machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an instant noodle machine in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the instant noodle machine from another perspective in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an instant noodle machine in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of an instant noodle machine in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the inner container in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner container in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner container in another aspect of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 The figure is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an instant noodle machine in one embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] See also Figure 1-Figure 8 The instant noodle machine includes a body 1, on which a water outlet part 2 and a heating part 4 for placing a container 3 are arranged. The water outlet part 2 includes an inner tank 5, a water inlet control part and a water outlet 7 arranged above the heating part 4. The water inlet control part, the inner cavity 8 of the inner tank 5 and the water outlet 7 are connected in sequence. A water level detection component for detecting the water level height is arranged on the inner cavity 8. The water level detection component is communicatively connected with the water inlet control part. When the water level detection component detects that the water level of the inner cavity 8 reaches a low water level line, the water inlet control part (controlled by a control device 27) controls the inner tank 5 to enter water. When the water level detection component detects that the water level of the inner cavity 8 reaches a high water level line, the water inlet control part (controlled by a control device 27) controls the inner tank 5 to stop entering water. A drain port 9 is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity 8. The drain port 9 is connected to the water outlet 7. The height of the drain port 9 is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the inner cavity 8.

[0026] A first heating component 10 is arranged at the bottom of the inner pot 5, and the first heating component 10 is a heating tube. An NTC temperature sensor 11 for detecting the water temperature is arranged on the top of the inner cavity 8. The temperature sensor 11 is communicated with the first heating component 10. The first heating component 10 controls the heating temperature according to the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor 11 (the heating power of the first heating component 10 is controlled by the control device 27) so that the water temperature is within an ideal range; when the instant noodle machine is working, the water inlet control component controls the external water to enter the inner pot 5 for heating, and the heated hot water flows out through the water outlet 7 and falls into the container 3. The heating part 4 heats the food in the container 3 to cook the food. The food is mainly noodles, but it can also be dumplings, etc. In addition, the water heated from the water outlet part 2 can also be drunk directly, so the water outlet part 2 is also equivalent to the function of a water dispenser.

[0027] An exhaust port 12 is provided at the top of the inner tank 5, and a sewage port 13 is provided at the bottom of the inner tank 5. The exhaust port 12 and the sewage port 13 are respectively connected to the inner cavity 8. When the air pressure in the inner cavity 8 is high, the air is exhausted through the exhaust port 12. When there is sewage in the inner cavity 8, the sewage can be discharged through the sewage port 13 to keep the inner cavity 8 clean; an exhaust hole 33 connected to the outside is provided on the rear side of the body 1, and the exhaust port 12 is connected to the exhaust hole 33 through an exhaust pipe; a sewage hole 34 connected to the outside is provided at the bottom of the rear side of the body 1, and the sewage port 13 is connected to the sewage hole 34 through a sewage pipe.

[0028] A water inlet 14 is provided at the top of the inner tank 5, the water inlet 14 is connected to the inner cavity 8, the water inlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water source, and the water outlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water inlet 14 through a water pipe; a water inlet hole 35 is provided at the bottom of the rear side of the body 1, the water inlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water source through a water pipe, and the water pipe passes through the water inlet hole 35 and extends out of the body 1 to connect to the water source.

[0029] The water inlet control component is a water pump 6 (self-priming pump) or a first solenoid valve 15. The user can choose the water pump 6 or the first solenoid valve 15 according to actual needs. The water pump 6 has a pressurizing function and is applicable to both pressurized water sources (such as tap water) and non-pressurized water sources (such as bottled water); the first solenoid valve 15 can control the water inlet more accurately, but is only applicable to pressurized water sources (such as tap water).

[0030] The drain outlet 9 is connected to the water outlet 7 through a pipe 16, and a second solenoid valve 17 for controlling the water outlet 7 is provided on the pipe 16. When water needs to be discharged, the water outlet switch on the body 1 is pressed, and the second solenoid valve 17 opens, so that the water in the inner tank 5 flows to the water outlet 7. When the second solenoid valve 17 is closed, the water outlet 7 stops discharging water.

[0031] The water level detection assembly includes a first float switch 19 for detecting low water level and a second float switch 20 for detecting high water level. The detection end of the first float switch 19 is located at the lower part of the inner cavity 8, and the detection end of the second float switch 20 is located at the upper part of the inner cavity 8.

[0032] The top of the inner tank 5 is covered with an upper cover assembly, which includes an inner cover 21, an outer cover 22 and a plurality of first thermal insulation members 23. The first thermal insulation member 23 is located in the accommodating area between the inner cover 21 and the outer cover 22. The first thermal insulation member 23 can prevent the heat of the inner tank 5 from being lost, thereby improving the heating efficiency; a bottom plate assembly is provided at the bottom of the inner tank 5, and the bottom plate assembly includes an inner bottom plate 24, an outer bottom plate 25 and a plurality of second thermal insulation members 26. The second thermal insulation member 26 is located between the inner bottom plate 24 and the outer bottom plate 25. The first heating component 10 is provided on the inner bottom plate 24. The second thermal insulation member 26 can prevent the heat of the first heating component 10 from being lost, thereby also improving the heating efficiency; the outer cover 22 and the outer bottom plate 25 are connected by a connecting rod assembly 36; the outer cover 22 and the outer bottom plate 25 are made of 304 stainless steel.

[0033] The heating part 4 includes a heating platform 32 for placing the container 3 and a second heating component 18 arranged at the bottom of the heating platform 32. The second heating component 18 is an IH coil for realizing electromagnetic heating. The container 3 can be a tin foil box, which is suitable for cooking noodles. In addition, the heating part 4 can be used as an induction cooker, not limited to cooking noodles.

[0034] A control device 27 is provided in the body 1, and the control device 27 is electrically connected to the water inlet control component, the water level detection component, the first heating component 10, the temperature sensor 11, the second solenoid valve 17 and the second heating component 18. The control device 27 is a control circuit board for controlling the operation of the above components.

[0035] A first cavity 28 is provided in the body 1, and the inner tank 5, the water inlet control component, the second solenoid valve 17 and the control device 27 are arranged in the first cavity 28. A cooling fan 29 is provided in the first cavity 28, and an air inlet 30 and an air outlet 31 are respectively provided on both sides of the first cavity 28. The air inlet end of the cooling fan 29 is connected to the air inlet 30, and the air outlet end of the cooling fan 29 is connected to the air outlet 31. The cooling fan 29 is used to dissipate heat for the above components.

[0036] The body 1 includes a shell 37 and a base 38 . A first cavity 28 is formed between the shell 37 and the base 38 . A second cavity 39 is disposed in the base 38 . The second heat-generating component 18 is disposed in the second cavity 39 .

[0037] The above is a preferred embodiment of the utility model, which shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. The utility model may have various changes and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An instant noodle machine, comprising a machine body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with a water outlet portion (2) and a heating portion (4) for placing a container (3). The water outlet portion (2) comprises an inner tank (5), a water inlet control component and a water outlet (7) arranged above the heating portion (4). The water inlet control component, an inner cavity (8) of the inner tank (5) and the water outlet (7) are sequentially connected. A water level detection component for detecting the height of a water level is provided on the inner cavity (8). The water level detection component is in communication connection with the water inlet control component. When the water level detection component detects that the water level of the inner cavity (8) reaches a low water level line, the water inlet control component controls the inner tank (5) to enter water. When the water level detection component detects that the water level of the inner cavity (8) reaches a high water level line, the water inlet control component controls the inner tank (5) to stop entering water. A drain outlet (9) is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity (8). The drain outlet (9) is connected to the water outlet (7). The height of the drain outlet (9) is higher than the height of the bottom wall of the inner cavity (8).

2. The instant noodle machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first heating component (10) is arranged at the bottom of the inner pot (5), and a temperature sensor (11) for detecting the water temperature is arranged at the top of the inner cavity (8). The temperature sensor (11) is communicatively connected with the first heating component (10), and the first heating component (10) controls the heating temperature according to the water temperature detected by the temperature sensor (11).

3. The instant noodle machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust port (12) is provided at the top of the inner container (5), a sewage outlet (13) is provided at the bottom of the inner container (5), and the inner cavity (8) is connected to the exhaust port (12) and the sewage outlet (13) respectively.

4. The instant noodle machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water inlet (14) is provided at the top of the inner tank (5), the water inlet (14) is connected to the inner cavity (8), the water inlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to a water source, and the water outlet end of the water inlet control component is connected to the water inlet (14); the water inlet control component is a water pump (6) or a first solenoid valve (15).

5. The instant noodle machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drain port (9) is connected to the water outlet (7) via a pipeline (16), and a second solenoid valve (17) for controlling water outflow from the water outlet (7) is provided on the pipeline (16).

6. The instant noodle machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water level detection component comprises a first float switch (19) for detecting a low water level and a second float switch (20) for detecting a high water level, wherein the detection end of the first float switch (19) is located at the lower part of the inner cavity (8), and the detection end of the second float switch (20) is located at the upper part of the inner cavity (8).

7. The instant noodle machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the inner liner (5) is covered with an upper cover assembly, which comprises an inner cover (21), an outer cover (22) and a plurality of first heat insulating members (23), wherein the first heat insulating members (23) are located in a receiving area between the inner cover (21) and the outer cover (22); the bottom of the inner liner (5) is provided with a bottom plate assembly, which comprises an inner bottom plate (24), an outer bottom plate (25) and a plurality of second heat insulating members (26), wherein the second heat insulating members (26) are located between the inner bottom plate (24) and the outer bottom plate (25), and the first heat-generating component (10) is provided on the inner bottom plate (24).

8. The instant noodle machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heating part (4) comprises a heating platform (32) for placing the container (3) and a second heating component (18) arranged at the bottom of the heating platform (32).

9. The instant noodle machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A control device (27) is provided in the machine body (1), and the control device (27) is electrically connected to the water inlet control component, the water level detection component, the first heating component (10), the temperature sensor (11), the second solenoid valve (17) and the second heating component (18).

10. The instant noodle machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first cavity (28) is arranged in the machine body (1); an inner tank (5), a water inlet control component, a second solenoid valve (17) and a control device (27) are arranged in the first cavity (28); a heat dissipation fan (29) is arranged in the first cavity (28); an air inlet (30) and an air outlet (31) are respectively arranged on both sides of the first cavity (28); an air inlet end of the heat dissipation fan (29) is connected to the air inlet (30), and an air outlet end of the heat dissipation fan (29) is connected to the air outlet (31).

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