Automatic opening structure for water tank of steaming oven
By designing an automatic opening structure in the steam oven water tank, and using the drive motor and cam to drive the water tank main body to pop up, the problem of difficulty in opening the existing water tank manually is solved, and the user can add water without manual operation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420971424.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Due to structural problems, the existing steam oven water tank is difficult to open manually, which makes it difficult for users to manually add water.
A steam oven water tank automatic opening structure is designed, including the water tank shell, the water tank main body and the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is composed of a driving motor, a cam and a micro switch. The driving motor drives the cam to rotate, so that the main body of the water tank pops out of the water tank shell, and the user can easily pull out the water tank to add water.
The water tank is automatically opened and closed, and users can add water without manual operation, which solves the problem of difficulty in opening the water tank and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an automatic opening structure of a water tank of a steam oven. Background Art
[0002] Steam ovens are widely used in daily life. Existing steam ovens are provided with a water tank, which supplies water or high-temperature steam to the inner pot. When the water in the water tank is used up, water needs to be added manually. However, due to structural problems, the front end surface of the existing water tank is flush with the front panel of the steam oven, which makes the water tank difficult to open. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model proposes an automatic opening structure of a water tank of a steam oven, comprising a water tank shell, a water tank body and a driving mechanism, wherein a placement space is arranged on the water tank shell, the water tank body is arranged in the placement space, the driving mechanism comprises a driving motor, the driving motor is arranged at the rear end of the water tank body, a cam is arranged on the driving motor, the cam is provided with a protrusion, and when the cam rotates, the water tank body is driven to pop out of the water tank shell.
[0004] In one or more embodiments, the driving mechanism is further provided with a micro switch. Initially, the protrusion touches the micro switch to solve the problem that the driving motor stops at a set position.
[0005] In one or more embodiments, the drive motor is electrically connected to a micro switch, and the micro switch controls the operation of the drive motor.
[0006] In one or more embodiments, the cam is provided with an arc portion and a driving center, the arc portion and the protruding portion are integrally formed, and the driving center is located at the center of the arc portion.
[0007] In one or more embodiments, a plurality of reinforcing ribs radiate outward from the driving center toward the edge of the cam to strengthen the strength of the cam and increase the life of the cam.
[0008] In one or more embodiments, the water tank housing is provided with a rear plate, an opening is provided on the rear plate, and the cam portion is located on the opening and contacts with the water tank body.
[0009] In one or more embodiments, a water outlet pipe is provided on the rear plate, and a water outlet valve is provided on the water tank body, and the position of the water outlet valve corresponds to the position of the water outlet pipe.
[0010] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: a driving mechanism is provided at the rear end of the water tank shell, and the driving mechanism drives the cam to rotate so that the water tank body is pushed out. The user can pull out the pushed out water tank and fill water into the water tank body, thereby solving the problem of opening the water tank body to add water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section structure of the steam oven water tank automatically opening.
[0013] Figure 3 Another schematic diagram of the automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] The present application scheme is further described as follows in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:
[0015] See attached Figure 1-3 A steam oven water tank automatic opening structure comprises a water tank shell 1, a water tank body 2 and a driving mechanism 3. A placement space 11 is provided on the water tank shell 1, and the water tank body 2 is arranged in the placement space 11. The driving mechanism 3 comprises a driving motor 31, and the driving motor 31 is arranged at the rear end of the water tank body 2. A cam 32 is provided on the driving motor 31, and the cam 32 is provided with a protrusion 321. When the cam 32 rotates, it drives the water tank body 2 to partially pop out of the water tank shell 1.
[0016] Furthermore, the driving mechanism 3 is also provided with a micro switch 33 , and initially, the protrusion 321 touches the micro switch 33 .
[0017] Furthermore, the driving motor 31 is electrically connected to a micro switch 33 , and the micro switch 33 controls the driving motor 31 to operate.
[0018] Preferably, a water tank ejection button is provided on the control panel of the steam oven. When the user presses the button, the drive motor 31 starts and drives the cam 32 to rotate to eject the water tank body 2. When the protrusion 321 of the cam 32 touches the micro switch 33 again, the drive motor 31 stops.
[0019] Furthermore, the cam 32 is provided with an arc portion 322 and a driving center 323 , the arc portion 322 and the protruding portion 321 are integrally formed, and the driving center 323 is located at the center of the arc portion 322 .
[0020] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 323 radiate outward from the driving center 323 toward the edge of the cam 32 .
[0021] Furthermore, the water tank housing 1 is provided with a rear plate 12 , and an opening 13 is provided on the rear plate 12 . The cam 32 is partially located on the opening 13 and contacts the water tank body 2 .
[0022] Furthermore, a water outlet pipe 14 is provided on the rear plate 12 , and a water outlet valve is provided on the water tank body 2 , and the position of the water outlet valve corresponds to the position of the water outlet pipe 14 .
[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0024] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying 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 the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0025] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it 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.
[0026] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0027] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.
[0028] The above-mentioned preferred implementation modes should be regarded as illustrative examples of the implementation modes of the present application scheme. Any technical deductions, replacements, improvements, etc. that are identical or similar to the present application scheme or made based on this scheme should be regarded as within the scope of protection of this patent.
Claims
1. A steam oven water tank automatic opening structure, characterized in that: It includes a water tank shell, a water tank body and a driving mechanism. A placement space is arranged on the water tank shell, and the water tank body is arranged in the placement space. The driving mechanism includes a driving motor, and the driving motor is arranged at the rear end of the water tank body. A cam is arranged on the driving motor, and the cam is provided with a protrusion. When the cam rotates, it drives the water tank body to pop out of the water tank shell.
2. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism is also provided with a micro switch, and initially, the protrusion touches the micro switch.
3. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive motor is electrically connected to the micro switch, and the micro switch controls the operation of the drive motor.
4. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cam is provided with an arc portion and a driving center. The arc portion and the protruding portion are integrally formed, and the driving center is located at the center of the arc portion.
5. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs are radiated outwardly from the driving center to the edge of the cam.
6. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank housing is provided with a rear plate, an opening is provided on the rear plate, and the cam part is located on the opening and contacts with the water tank body.
7. The automatic opening structure of the steam oven water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rear plate is provided with a water outlet pipe, the water tank body is provided with a water outlet valve, and the position of the water outlet valve corresponds to the position of the water outlet pipe.