Steam box and cooking system

Abstract

The utility model provides a steam box and a cooking system. The steam box comprises a temperature sensor, a steam heating disc and a controller. The steam heating disc is arranged at the bottom of the steam box; the steam box is externally connected with a water source through a pipeline; the temperature sensor is arranged in the pipeline; the steam heating disc comprises at least two heating pipes, and the power of each heating pipe is not completely the same; the temperature sensor and the heating pipe are electrically connected with the controller; the temperature sensor is used for detecting the water supply temperature of the water source and sending the water supply temperature to the controller. The steam heating disc comprises at least two heating pipes, the power of each heating pipe is not completely the same, and each heating pipe is electrically connected with the controller, so that the controller can supply power to one or more heating pipes according to the received water supply temperature so as to control the power of the steam heating disc; and the steam heating disc can heat supplied water by adopting different powers, so that the electric energy consumption can be greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a steamer and a cooking system. Background Art

[0002] In the preheating process of the current steamer, the water supply needs to be heated to boiling to generate steam to achieve the preheating effect. However, due to the different water supply temperatures, using the same power to heat the water supply will cause a large amount of electrical energy consumption. Therefore, the steamer still needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a steamer and a cooking system in order to overcome the defect of the prior art that a large amount of electric energy will be consumed when heating the water supply with the same power due to different water supply temperatures.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, a steamer is provided, the steamer comprising: a temperature sensor, a steam heating plate, and a controller;

[0006] The steam heating plate is placed at the bottom of the steam box;

[0007] The steam box is connected to an external water source through a pipeline;

[0008] The temperature sensor is arranged inside the pipeline;

[0009] The steam heating plate comprises at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not completely the same;

[0010] The temperature sensor and the heating tube are both electrically connected to the controller;

[0011] The temperature sensor is used to detect the water supply temperature of the water source and send the water supply temperature to the controller.

[0012] Optionally, the steam box further comprises a water pump;

[0013] The water pump is placed on the pipeline; the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Optionally, the steam box further includes a solenoid valve;

[0015] The solenoid valve is placed on the pipeline; the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] Optionally, the steamer further comprises a comparator;

[0017] The positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

[0018] Optionally, the steam box is also provided with a display;

[0019] The display is electrically connected to the controller.

[0020] In a second aspect, a cooking system is provided, the cooking system comprising a steam box, a temperature sensor, a steam heating plate, a controller, and a solar water heater;

[0021] The steam heating plate is placed at the bottom of the steam box;

[0022] The steam box is connected to the solar water heater through a pipeline;

[0023] The temperature sensor is arranged inside the pipeline;

[0024] The steam heating plate comprises at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not completely the same;

[0025] The temperature sensor and the heating tube are both electrically connected to the controller;

[0026] The temperature sensor is used to detect the water supply temperature of the solar water heater and send the water supply temperature to the controller.

[0027] Optionally, the cooking system further comprises a water pump;

[0028] The water pump is placed on the pipeline; the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0029] Optionally, the cooking system further comprises a solenoid valve;

[0030] The solenoid valve is placed on the pipeline; the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0031] Optionally, the cooking system further comprises a comparator;

[0032] The positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

[0033] Optionally, the cooking system is further provided with a display;

[0034] The display is electrically connected to the controller.

[0035] The positive progressive effect of the utility model is that since the steam heating plate includes at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not exactly the same, and each heating tube is electrically connected to the controller, the controller can supply power to one or more heating tubes according to the received water supply temperature to control the power of the steam heating plate, so that the steam heating plate will use different powers to heat the water supply, thereby greatly reducing the energy consumption. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 This is a module schematic diagram of a steamer according to Example 1 of the utility model.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking system according to Example 2 of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] A preferred embodiment is given below, and the present invention is described more clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] In order to reduce the power consumption of the steamer, the utility model provides a steamer in Embodiment 1. The steamer can be a common steamer or a steamer-bake all-in-one. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a steamer module provided in Example 1 of the utility model. The steamer comprises: a temperature sensor 11, a controller 12, and a steam heating plate 13;

[0041] The steam heating plate 13 is placed at the bottom of the steam box; the steam box is connected to an external water source through a pipeline; the temperature sensor 11 is arranged inside the pipeline; the steam heating plate 13 includes at least two heating pipes and the power of each heating pipe is not exactly the same; the temperature sensor 11 and the heating pipe are both electrically connected to the controller 12;

[0042] The temperature sensor 11 is used to detect the water supply temperature of the water source and send the water supply temperature to the controller 12 .

[0043] In this embodiment, placing the steam heating plate 13 at the bottom of the steamer can ensure that the water vapor is evenly distributed throughout the steamer. The steamer is connected to an external water source through a pipeline, so that the water source can supply water to the steam heating plate 13 at the bottom of the steamer through the pipeline. The temperature sensor 11 is arranged inside the pipeline, so that it can better contact the water supply of the water source, and then the water supply temperature can be detected more accurately. Since the steam heating plate 13 includes at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not exactly the same, and each heating tube is electrically connected to the controller 12, the controller 12 can supply power to one or more heating tubes according to the water supply temperature sent by the received temperature sensor 11 to control the power of the steam heating plate 13, so that the steam heating plate 13 will use different powers to heat the water supply, thereby greatly reducing the energy consumption.

[0044] In one embodiment, the steamer further includes a water pump; the water pump is placed on the pipeline; and the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0045] When the steam box needs water supply, the controller supplies power to the water pump, so that the water pump pumps water, and then the water source supplies water to the steam heating plate through the pipeline; when the steam box does not need water supply, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump, so that the water pump stops pumping water, and then the water source stops supplying water to the steam heating plate.

[0046] In this embodiment, when the steam box does not need water supply from a water source, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump, which not only reduces the power consumption of the water pump, but also avoids unnecessary waste of water resources. In addition, when the steam box does not need water supply from a water source, if water supply continues, it may cause excessive water supply to soak the steam heating plate, causing the steam heating plate to be corroded or damaged by the water supply. Therefore, when the steam box does not need water supply from a water source, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump, which also helps to extend the service life of the steam heating plate.

[0047] In one embodiment, the steamer further comprises a solenoid valve; the solenoid valve is disposed on the pipeline; and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0048] When the steam box needs water supply, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open, so that the water source supplies water to the steam heating plate through the pipeline; when the steam box does not need water supply, the controller controls the solenoid valve to close, so that the water source cannot supply water to the steam heating plate.

[0049] In this embodiment, when the steam box does not need water supply, closing the solenoid valve can effectively prevent water from flowing into the steam heating plate, saving water resources. In addition, closing the solenoid valve can ensure that water does not flow into the steam heating plate when water is not needed. This helps to reduce the risk of the steam heating plate being over-soaked due to excessive water supply.

[0050] In one embodiment, the steamer further includes a comparator; the positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

[0051] The comparator is used to compare the water supply temperature of the water source detected by the temperature sensor with the various preset temperatures, and send the comparison result to the controller so that the controller can supply power to the heating tube according to the comparison result so that the steamer can reach the power required for normal operation.

[0052] The following is an example of a steam heating plate including two heating tubes to further explain the working principle of the steam box. The two heating tubes are respectively recorded as a first heating tube and a second heating tube, and the power of the first heating tube is greater than that of the second heating tube.

[0053] When the comparison result of the comparator is 10℃<water supply temperature≤30℃, the water supply temperature is relatively low. When the controller receives the comparison result, it needs to supply power to both the first heating tube and the second heating tube so that the steamer can reach the power required for normal operation. Among them, the low water supply temperature may also be due to the fact that the steamer has just started working. At this time, the water pump extracts the remaining water left in the pipe when the steamer worked last time.

[0054] When the comparison result of the comparator is 30℃<water supply temperature≤60℃, the water supply temperature is medium. When the controller receives the comparison result, it only needs to supply power to the first heating tube to enable the steam box to reach the power required for normal operation.

[0055] When the comparison result of the comparator is 60°C < water supply temperature ≤ 100°C, the water supply temperature is relatively high. When the controller receives the comparison result, it only needs to supply power to the second heating tube to enable the steamer to reach the power required for normal operation.

[0056] The values ​​of 10°C, 30°C, 60°C, and 100°C in this example are only given to better illustrate the relationship between the water supply temperature and each preset temperature. In actual operation, each preset temperature can be set according to specific circumstances.

[0057] In this embodiment, the comparator compares the actual water supply temperature with the preset temperature to dynamically adjust the power supply of the controller to the heating pipe, so that the steam heating plate can use different powers to heat the water supply, which can reduce unnecessary power consumption. This helps to reduce the cost of electricity and improve the efficiency of electricity energy utilization.

[0058] In one embodiment, the steamer is also provided with a display; the display is electrically connected to the controller.

[0059] The display is used to display at least one of the temperature of the water source detected by the temperature sensor, the working state of the water pump, the opening and closing state of the electromagnetic valve, the comparison result of the comparator and the working state of the heating pipe in the steam heating plate.

[0060] In this embodiment, the display may be a user visualization interface, and the user may observe the working status of each component through the display screen, and thus may easily determine whether the steamer can reach the power required for normal operation.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] In order to reduce the power consumption of the steamer in the cooking system, the utility model provides a cooking system in Embodiment 2. The cooking system includes: a temperature sensor 11, a controller 12, a steam heating plate 13, a solar water heater, and a steamer;

[0063] The steam heating plate 13 is placed at the bottom of the steam box; the steam heating plate 13 is connected to the solar water heater through a pipeline; the temperature sensor 11 is arranged inside the pipeline; the steam heating plate 13 includes at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not exactly the same; the temperature sensor 11 and the heating tube are both electrically connected to the controller 12; the temperature sensor 11 is used to detect the water supply temperature of the solar water heater and send the water supply temperature to the controller 12.

[0064] In this embodiment, the steam heating plate 13 is placed at the bottom of the steamer to ensure that the water vapor is evenly distributed throughout the steamer. The steamer is connected to a solar water heater through a pipeline, so that the solar water heater can supply water to the steam heating plate 13 at the bottom of the steamer through the pipeline. The temperature sensor 11 is arranged inside the pipeline, so that it can better contact the water supply of the solar water heater, and then the water supply temperature can be detected more accurately. Since the steam heating plate 13 includes at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not exactly the same, and each heating tube is electrically connected to the controller 12, the controller 12 can supply power to one or more heating tubes according to the water supply temperature sent by the received temperature sensor 11 to control the power of the steam heating plate 13, so that the steam heating plate 13 will use different powers to heat the water supply, thereby greatly reducing the energy consumption.

[0065] In one embodiment, the cooking system further includes a water pump; the water pump is placed on the pipeline; and the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

[0066] When the steam box in the cooking system needs water from the solar water heater, the controller supplies power to the water pump to make the water pump pump water, thereby making the solar water heater supply water to the steam heating plate through the pipeline; when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump to make the water pump stop pumping water, thereby stopping the solar water heater from supplying water to the steam heating plate.

[0067] In this embodiment, when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump, which not only reduces the power consumption of the water pump, but also avoids unnecessary waste of water resources. In addition, when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, if water continues to be supplied, it may cause excessive water to soak the steam heating plate, causing the steam heating plate to be corroded or damaged by the water supply. Therefore, when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, the controller stops supplying power to the water pump, which also helps to extend the service life of the steam heating plate.

[0068] In one embodiment, the cooking system further includes a solenoid valve; the solenoid valve is placed on the pipeline; and the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

[0069] When the steam box in the cooking system needs water from the solar water heater, the controller controls the solenoid valve to open, so that the solar water heater supplies water to the steam heating plate through the pipeline; when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, the controller controls the solenoid valve to close, so that the solar water heater cannot supply water to the steam heating plate.

[0070] In this embodiment, when the steam box in the cooking system does not need water from the solar water heater, closing the solenoid valve can effectively prevent the solar water heater from flowing into the steam heating plate, saving water resources. In addition, closing the solenoid valve can ensure that the solar water heater does not flow into the steam heating plate when water is not needed. This helps to reduce the risk of the steam heating plate being over-soaked due to excessive water supply.

[0071] In one embodiment, the cooking system further includes a comparator; the positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

[0072] The comparator is used to compare the water supply temperature of the solar water heater detected by the temperature sensor with various preset temperatures, and send the comparison result to the controller so that the controller can supply power to the heating tube according to the comparison result so that the steam box in the cooking system can reach the power required for normal operation.

[0073] The following takes the steam heating plate including two heating tubes as an example to further explain the working principle of the cooking system. The two heating tubes are respectively recorded as a first heating tube and a second heating tube, and the power of the first heating tube is greater than that of the second heating tube.

[0074] When the comparison result of the comparator is 10℃<water supply temperature≤30℃, the water supply temperature is relatively low. When the controller receives the comparison result, it needs to supply power to both the first heating tube and the second heating tube, so that the steamer in the cooking system can reach the power required for normal operation; wherein, the low water supply temperature may also be due to the fact that the steamer has just started working, and at this time the water pump extracts the remaining water left in the pipe when the steamer worked last time.

[0075] When the comparison result of the comparator is 30°C < water supply temperature ≤ 60°C, the water supply temperature is medium. When the controller receives the comparison result, it only needs to supply power to the first heating tube to enable the steam box in the cooking system to reach the power required for normal operation.

[0076] When the comparison result of the comparator is 60℃<water supply temperature≤100℃, the water supply temperature is relatively high. When the controller receives the comparison result, it only needs to supply power to the second heating tube to make the steamer in the cooking system reach the power required for normal operation.

[0077] The values ​​of 10°C, 30°C, 60°C, and 100°C in this example are only given to better illustrate the relationship between the water supply temperature and each preset temperature. In actual operation, each preset temperature can be set according to specific circumstances.

[0078] In this embodiment, the comparator compares the actual water supply temperature with the preset temperature to dynamically adjust the power supply of the controller to the heating pipe, so that the steam heating plate can use different powers to heat the water supply, which can reduce unnecessary power consumption. This helps to reduce the cost of electricity and improve the efficiency of electricity energy utilization.

[0079] In one embodiment, the cooking system is further provided with a display; the display is electrically connected to the controller.

[0080] The display is used to display at least one of the temperature of the solar water heater detected by the temperature sensor, the working state of the water pump, the opening and closing state of the electromagnetic valve, the comparison result of the comparator and the working state of the heating pipe in the steam heating plate.

[0081] In this embodiment, the display may be a user visualization interface. The user may observe the working status of each component through the display screen, and thus may easily determine whether the steamer in the cooking system can reach the power required for normal operation.

[0082] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 2 The cooking system is further described.

[0083] The cooking system comprises a solar water heater 21, a water pump 22, a solenoid valve 23, a temperature sensor 11, a steam box 24, a steam heating plate 13 and a controller.

[0084] The steam box 24 is connected to the solar water heater 21 through a pipeline, and the water pump 22 is placed on the pipeline for extracting water from the solar water heater 21 so that the solar water heater 21 supplies water to the steam heating plate 13 at the bottom of the steam box 24; the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 23 determines whether the water extracted from the solar water heater 21 can flow to the steam box 24; the temperature sensor 11 is used to detect the water supply temperature and send the water supply temperature to the controller 12, and the controller 12 controls the power of the steam heating plate 13 according to the water supply temperature. In addition, the controller 12 is also used to supply power to the water pump 22 and control the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 23.

[0085] It should be noted that the utility model does not involve improvements in detecting the power of the steam heating disk according to the water supply temperature of the solar water heater, nor does it involve improvements in controlling the steam heating disk by the controller. For specific implementation methods, please refer to the relevant technical description.

[0086] Although the specific implementations of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these implementations without departing from the principle and essence of the utility model, but these changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A steamer, characterized in that: The steam box comprises: a temperature sensor, a steam heating plate, and a controller; The steam heating plate is placed at the bottom of the steam box; The steam box is connected to an external water source through a pipeline; The temperature sensor is arranged inside the pipeline; The steam heating plate comprises at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not completely the same; The temperature sensor and the heating tube are both electrically connected to the controller; The temperature sensor is used to detect the water supply temperature of the water source and send the water supply temperature to the controller.

2. The steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam box also includes a water pump; The water pump is placed on the pipeline; the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

3. The steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam box also includes a solenoid valve; The solenoid valve is placed on the pipeline; the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

4. The steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steamer also includes a comparator; The positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

5. The steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam box is also provided with a display; The display is electrically connected to the controller.

6. A cooking system, characterized in that: The cooking system includes a steam box, a temperature sensor, a steam heating plate, a controller, and a solar water heater; The steam heating plate is placed at the bottom of the steam box; The steam box is connected to the solar water heater through a pipeline; The temperature sensor is arranged inside the pipeline; The steam heating plate comprises at least two heating tubes and the power of each heating tube is not completely the same; The temperature sensor and the heating tube are both electrically connected to the controller; The temperature sensor is used to detect the water supply temperature of the solar water heater and send the water supply temperature to the controller.

7. The cooking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cooking system also includes a water pump; The water pump is placed on the pipeline; the water pump is electrically connected to the controller.

8. The cooking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cooking system also includes a solenoid valve; The solenoid valve is placed on the pipeline; the solenoid valve is electrically connected to the controller.

9. The cooking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cooking system also includes a comparator; The positive input terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the negative input terminal is connected to a voltage source representing a preset temperature, and the output terminal of the comparator is electrically connected to the controller.

10. The cooking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cooking system is also provided with a display; The display is electrically connected to the controller.

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