Water level detection device and steam box

Abstract

The water level detection device comprises a water tank, a detection mechanism is arranged in the water tank, the detection mechanism comprises a warning lamp, the right end of the water tank is fixedly connected with the warning lamp, the inner wall of the water tank is fixedly connected with two fixing seats which are symmetrically distributed, and the inner wall of the water tank is fixedly connected with the warning lamp. And a sliding block is slidably connected to the interior of the fixed seat, a ball is movably connected to the interior of the sliding block, and the ball is movably connected with the fixed seat. By designing the generator, water can be heated and converted into hot steam to be used, the water level in the water tank can be observed through the observation opening, meanwhile, the floating plate can always float on the water surface of the water tank through the floating plate, and when the water level in the water tank is low, the floating plate can descend, so that the water level in the water tank is lowered. The floating plate drives the pressing block to move to make contact with the contact switch, at the moment, the warning lamp flickers to remind and warn a user, water level detection is facilitated, and water injection work is prompted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of steam boxes, in particular to a water level detection device and a steam box. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more kitchen appliances are entering people's lives, such as steam ovens and steam-bake all-in-one machines. In the prior art, steam heating products such as steam ovens and steam-bake all-in-one machines generally heat water through a steam generator to generate a continuous stream of steam, and use the generated steam to heat the food in the inner pot. The utility model patent with the patent authorization announcement number CN216317068U discloses a steam box, including: a steam generator, a box body and a steam diverter. The steam diverter is connected between the steam generator and the box body to divide the steam flowing out of the steam generator into multiple portions, and multiple portions of the steam can flow into the steam cavity of the box body. The steam box can reduce the flow rate of steam flowing into the steam cavity, and can reduce the degree of mixing of steam and air in the initial stage of cooking, so as to increase the speed of steam filling the steam cavity, so that the ambient temperature in the steam cavity can be quickly increased, so as to reduce the cooking time of food cooked in the steam box, thereby achieving the purpose of rapid cooking.

[0003] However, in the above prior art, it is inconvenient to detect the water level when the steamer is in use. When the water level is low, it will affect the operation of the steamer. In addition, when the steamer is opened after use, hot steam will flow out, which may cause burns if the operation is improper. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a water level detection device and a steam box, which solves the problem of inconvenient water level detection and prompting, and also solves the problem of easy scalding caused by outflow of hot steam.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a water level detection device, comprising a water tank, a detection mechanism is arranged inside the water tank, the detection mechanism includes a warning light, the right end of the water tank is fixedly connected to the warning light, the inner wall of the water tank is fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed fixed seats, the fixed seat is slidably connected to a slider, the slider is movably connected to the inside of the slider, the ball is movably connected to the fixed seat, the ball is movably connected to the fixed seat, the end of the slider away from the inner wall of the fixed seat is fixedly connected to a float plate, the float plate is slidably connected to the fixed seat, the lower end of the float plate is fixedly connected to a pressure block, and a contact switch is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank and below the pressure block.

[0006] Preferably, a guide groove is provided inside the fixing seat, and a ball is slidably connected inside the guide groove. The guide groove is designed so that the ball can slide along the fixing seat.

[0007] A steamer comprises a water level detection device and a steamer body, wherein a support seat is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steamer body, the steamer body is fixedly connected to a water tank, an observation port is provided at the front end of the water tank, a water inlet is provided at the top of the steamer body, a generator is provided inside the steamer body, an air outlet is provided at the top of the generator, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the inside of the steamer body, the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the water tank, and a drainage mechanism is provided inside the water tank.

[0008] Preferably, the number of the support seats is four, and the four support seats are evenly distributed on the steamer body. By designing the support seats, the overall structure can be supported.

[0009] Preferably, there are multiple gas outlets, and the multiple gas outlets are evenly distributed on the generator. The gas outlets are designed so that hot steam can be discharged through the gas outlets.

[0010] Preferably, the drainage mechanism includes a drainage pipe, a drainage pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the steamer body and located on the left side of the water tank, the drainage pipe is fixedly connected to the water tank, a drainage fan is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the steamer body and located below the drainage pipe, a baffle is slidably connected to the top of the water tank and located on the right side of the water injection port, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the baffle, a guide rod is fixedly connected to one end of the two connecting rods away from each other, a guide seat is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the guide rod, and the guide seat is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank. By designing the drainage mechanism, the hot steam can be drained and discharged.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. The utility model can heat water and convert it into hot steam for use by designing the function of the generator. The water level inside the water tank can be observed through the observation port. At the same time, through the function of the float plate, the float plate can always float on the water surface of the water tank. When the water level inside the water tank is low, the position of the float plate will drop, and the float plate will drive the pressure block to move and contact the contact switch. At this time, the warning light will flash to remind the user, which is convenient for water level detection and prompt water filling.

[0013] 2. The utility model is designed with the function of the drainage fan. When the steamer body is not used, water vapor will remain in the internal space of the pump. The drainage fan can inhale the water vapor and drain it through the drainage pipe. The water vapor will be input into the water in the water tank through the drainage pipe, which can liquefy the water vapor and effectively prevent the hot steam from causing harm to the human body. When the air pressure inside the water tank increases, the gas can also be discharged through the baffle to relieve the pressure inside the water tank to prevent danger. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 A front cross-sectional view of

[0016] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 2 A magnified image of point A;

[0017] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of point B;

[0018] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 2 Stereoscopic image of a floating plate.

[0019] In the figure: 1. steamer body; 2. support base; 3. water tank; 4. observation port; 5. water filling port; 6. generator; 7. connecting pipe; 8. detection mechanism; 9. drainage mechanism; 10. air outlet; 81. warning light; 82. fixing base; 83. slider; 84. ball bearing; 85. guide groove; 86. floating plate; 87. pressure block; 88. contact switch; 91. drainage pipe; 92. drainage fan; 93. baffle; 94. connecting rod; 95. guide rod; 96. guide base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] 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 in 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.

[0021] Embodiment 1:

[0022] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5A water level detection device comprises a water tank 3, wherein a detection mechanism 8 is arranged inside the water tank 3, wherein the detection mechanism 8 comprises a warning light 81, wherein the right end of the water tank 3 is fixedly connected to the warning light 81, wherein the inner wall of the water tank 3 is fixedly connected to two symmetrically distributed fixed seats 82, wherein a slider 83 is slidably connected inside the fixed seat 82, wherein a ball 84 is movably connected inside the slider 83, wherein the ball 84 is movably connected to the fixed seat 82, wherein a guide groove 85 is provided inside the fixed seat 82, wherein the ball 84 is slidably connected inside the guide groove 85, wherein the ball 84 can slide along the fixed seat 82 by designing the guide groove 85, wherein the ball 84 can slide along the fixed seat 82, wherein one end of the slider 83 away from the inner wall of the fixed seat 82 is fixedly connected to a floating plate 86, wherein the floating plate 86 is slidably connected to the fixed seat 82, wherein a pressing block 87 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the floating plate 86, and a contact switch 88 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank 3 and below the pressing block 87.

[0023] The specific implementation process of this embodiment is as follows: during use, when the water level needs to be detected, the water level inside the water tank 3 can be observed through the observation port 4. When the water level inside the water tank 3 decreases, the float plate 86 will move downward as the water level decreases. The float plate 86 drives the slider 83 to slide along the fixed seat 82. At the same time, the slider 83 drives the ball 84 to slide along the fixed seat 82. During the descent of the float plate 86, the pressure block 87 will be lowered. When the pressure block 87 contacts the contact switch 88, the contact switch 88 works. At this time, the warning light 81 will flash to remind the user, which is convenient for water level detection and prompt water filling.

[0024] Embodiment 2:

[0025] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 A steamer includes a water level detection device and a steamer body 1. A support seat 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the steamer body 1. The number of the support seats 2 is four, and the four support seats 2 are evenly distributed on the steamer body 1. By designing the support seat 2, the overall structure can be supported. The steamer body 1 is fixedly connected to a water tank 3. An observation port 4 is provided at the front end of the water tank 3. A water injection port 5 is provided at the top of the steamer body 1. A generator 6 is provided inside the steamer body 1. An air outlet 10 is provided at the top of the generator 6. The number of the air outlets 10 is multiple, and the multiple air outlets 10 are evenly distributed on the generator 6. By designing the air outlet 10, hot steam can be discharged through the air outlet 10. A connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the inside of the steamer body 1. The connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the water tank 3. A drainage mechanism 9 is provided inside the water tank 3.

[0026] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4The drainage mechanism 9 includes a drainage pipe 91, which is fixedly connected to the top of the steamer body 1 and located on the left side of the water tank 3. The drainage pipe 91 is fixedly connected to the water tank 3. A drainage fan 92 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the steamer body 1 and located below the drainage pipe 91. A baffle 93 is slidably connected to the top of the water tank 3 and located on the right side of the water injection port 5. A connecting rod 94 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the baffle 93. A guide rod 95 is fixedly connected to one end of the two connecting rods 94 away from each other. A guide seat 96 is slidably sleeved on the outer side of the guide rod 95. The guide seat 96 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank 3. By designing the drainage mechanism 9, the hot steam can be drained and discharged.

[0027] The specific implementation process of this embodiment is as follows: when in use, water can be heated and converted into hot steam for use through the action of the generator 6. When the steamer body 1 is used up, the drainage fan 92 works, and the drainage fan 92 draws the hot steam inside the steamer body 1. The hot steam is input into the water tank 3 through the drainage pipe 91. The water vapor will enter the cold water in the water tank 3, which can liquefy the water vapor and effectively prevent the hot steam from being discharged and causing harm to the human body. When the air pressure inside the water tank 3 is relatively high, the gas will push the baffle 93 to move upward, and the baffle 93 drives the connecting rod 94 and the guide rod 95 to move. The guide rod 95 slides along the guide seat 96, so that the baffle 93 is separated from the water tank 3, and the gas is discharged through the baffle 93 to relieve the pressure inside the water tank 3 to prevent danger.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water level detection device, comprising a water tank (3), characterized in that: The water tank (3) is provided with a detection mechanism (8) inside, the detection mechanism (8) comprising a warning light (81), the right end of the water tank (3) is fixedly connected with the warning light (81), the inner wall of the water tank (3) is fixedly connected with two symmetrically distributed fixed seats (82), the interior of the fixed seat (82) is slidably connected with a slider (83), the interior of the slider (83) is movably connected with a ball (84), the ball (84) is movably connected to the fixed seat (82), one end of the slider (83) away from the inner wall of the fixed seat (82) is fixedly connected with a floating plate (86), the floating plate (86) is slidably connected to the fixed seat (82), the lower end of the floating plate (86) is fixedly connected with a pressing block (87), and a contact switch (88) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank (3) and below the pressing block (87).

2. A water level detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove (85) is provided inside the fixing seat (82), and a ball (84) is slidably connected inside the guide groove (85).

3. A steamer, characterized in that: It comprises a water level detection device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 2, and also comprises a steamer body (1), the bottom of the steamer body (1) is fixedly connected to a support base (2), the steamer body (1) is fixedly connected to a water tank (3), the front end of the water tank (3) is provided with an observation port (4), the top of the steamer body (1) is provided with a water inlet (5), the steamer body (1) is provided with a generator (6), the top of the generator (6) is provided with an air outlet (10), the steamer body (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (7), the connecting pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the water tank (3), and the water tank (3) is provided with a drainage mechanism (9) inside.

4. A steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the support seats (2) is four, and the four support seats (2) are evenly distributed on the steamer body (1).

5. A steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the gas outlets (10) is multiple, and the multiple gas outlets (10) are evenly distributed on the generator (6).

6. A steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drainage mechanism (9) comprises a drainage pipe (91), the drainage pipe (91) is fixedly connected to the top of the steamer body (1) and located on the left side of the water tank (3), the drainage pipe (91) is fixedly connected to the water tank (3), the drainage fan (92) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the steamer body (1) and located below the drainage pipe (91), the baffle (93) is slidably connected to the top of the water tank (3) and located on the right side of the water injection port (5), the lower end of the baffle (93) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (94), the ends of the two connecting rods (94) that are away from each other are fixedly connected to a guide rod (95), the outer side of the guide rod (95) is slidably sleeved with a guide seat (96), and the guide seat (96) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner wall of the water tank (3).

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