Drawer type steam box and integrated kitchen equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a drawer type steam box, the drawer type steam box comprises a steam drawer which can be selectively retracted backwards or pulled forwards, the steam drawer comprises a steaming chamber suitable for containing to-be-steamed objects, a steam inlet is formed in the rear wall of the steaming chamber, and a steam outlet is formed in the front wall of the steaming chamber; the steam generator is arranged behind the steaming chamber; and steam generated by the steam generator is suitable for forwards entering the steaming chamber through the steam inlet and forwards leaving the steaming chamber from the steam outlet. The utility model further relates to the integrated kitchen equipment. The steam box has the advantage that the efficient and convenient steam box can be provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a drawer-type steamer and an integrated kitchen appliance. Background Art

[0002] The electric steamers currently on the market are very large in size. For kitchen spaces with limited space, customers have few choices in terms of installation locations, and they are also inconvenient to use. Furthermore, large steamers usually have too low steam efficiency, as a large amount of energy is used to heat the cavity itself, resulting in a slow heating time and poor steaming effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a drawer-type steamer and an integrated kitchen appliance.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides a drawer-type steamer, the drawer-type steamer comprising a steam drawer that can be selectively retracted backward or pulled forward, the steam drawer comprising:

[0005] A steaming chamber suitable for accommodating the object to be steamed, wherein the rear wall of the steaming chamber has a steam inlet, and the front wall of the steaming chamber has a steam outlet;

[0006] a steam generator disposed behind the steaming chamber;

[0007] The steam generated by the steam generator is suitable for entering the steaming chamber forwardly through the steam inlet and leaving the steaming chamber forwardly from the steam outlet.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the steam drawer comprises a detachable steaming basin, and the steaming basin forms the steaming chamber; and / or

[0009] The steam inlet is offset to the left or right on the rear wall, and the steam outlet is offset to the right or left opposite to the steam inlet on the front wall; and / or

[0010] The steam inlet is in the shape of a slot; and / or

[0011] The steam outlet is in the shape of a circular hole; and / or

[0012] The steam drawer comprises a water box located in front of the steaming chamber; and / or

[0013] The steam drawer includes a user interface assembly located in front of the steaming chamber; and / or

[0014] The steam drawer comprises a door assembly adapted to selectively open or close the upward opening of the steaming chamber; and / or

[0015] The steam drawer comprises a ventilation duct adapted to relieve the pressure of steam exiting the steaming chamber; and / or

[0016] The steam drawer comprises a front panel, and an exhaust port is provided on the front panel, which is suitable for exhausting steam leaving the steam chamber from the steam drawer; and / or

[0017] The steam drawer includes a pumping mechanism for supplying water to the steam generator.

[0018] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the steaming basin has an adapter, the steam generator has a socket, and the adapter is suitable for being inserted downward into the socket to connect the steam generator with the steaming chamber; and / or

[0019] The water box and the user interface component are arranged side by side in the left-right direction; and / or

[0020] The ventilation duct is formed by a sandwich layer behind the front panel and the outlet of the ventilation duct forms the exhaust port; and / or

[0021] The steaming chamber is connected to the ventilation duct via a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is located below the user interface component; and / or

[0022] The pumping mechanism comprises a water pump assembly and a valve, the water box is connected to the valve via a hose, the valve is connected to the water pump assembly via a hose, and the water pump assembly is connected to the steam generator via a hose; and / or

[0023] The pumping mechanism is arranged side by side with the steam generator in the left-right direction; and / or

[0024] The steam drawer comprises a main body suitable for carrying the steaming basin; and / or

[0025] The steam drawer includes a cooling fan configured to send cold air into the ventilation duct to cool the steam therein.

[0026] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the door assembly is mounted on the main body in a pivotable and / or translatable manner; and / or

[0027] The main body comprises a bottom frame and a frame-shaped bracket arranged on the bottom frame; and / or

[0028] The water pump assembly includes a first water pump for pumping water in the water box to the steam generator and a second water pump for pumping water in the steam generator to the water box.

[0029] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the side of the frame-shaped bracket is hollow and open downward and is suitable for accommodating a hose connecting the water box and the valve.

[0030] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, two left and right hinge brackets erected upward are provided on the bottom frame, and the tops of the two hinge brackets respectively carry hinge plates for hinged connection with the door assembly, and in the left and right directions, the water pump assembly, the valve and the steam generator are located between the two hinge brackets.

[0031] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the steam drawer includes a guide rail for realizing the retraction and extension of the steam drawer.

[0032] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the drawer-type steamer includes a shell, and the steam drawer is suitable for being retracted into and withdrawn from the shell.

[0033] According to a second aspect of the present application, an embodiment of the present application provides an integrated kitchen device, comprising a base and the aforementioned drawer-type steamer, wherein the base has a receiving portion, and the drawer-type steamer is suitable for being integrated into the receiving portion.

[0034] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the base is in the shape of a box or a cabinet; and / or

[0035] The substrate is constructed in the form of an oven, an integrated stove, a cabinet or a microwave; and / or

[0036] The drawer-type steamer is configured to be detachably mounted in the receiving portion of the base. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] The present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the principles, features and advantages of the present application can be better understood. The accompanying drawings include:

[0038] Figure 1 An example of a steam drawer of a drawer-type steamer of the present application is schematically shown in a three-dimensional diagram;

[0039] Figure 2 The stereogram schematically shows the rear view. Figure 1 Steam drawer;

[0040] Figure 3 The exploded diagram schematically shows Figure 1 Steam drawer;

[0041] Figure 4 An example of a drawer-type steamer of the present application is shown in a three-dimensional diagram;

[0042] Figure 5 Shown from an upward perspective Figure 4 Drawer-type steamer;

[0043] Figure 6 The enlarged image shows Figure 5 Part of;

[0044] Figure 7 Shows Figure 4 A drawer-type steamer, wherein the door assembly is closed;

[0045] Figure 8 A portion of a steam drawer is shown in cross-section;

[0046] Fig. 9 A portion of the steam drawer is shown in another cross-sectional view;

[0047] Fig.10 Shown from an upward perspective Figure 1 A steam drawer wherein the bottom frame is removed;

[0048] Fig.11 An example of a steam outlet route of a steam drawer is schematically shown in a principle diagram;

[0049] Fig.12 An example of the integrated kitchen device of the present application is schematically shown in a three-dimensional diagram.

[0050] Reference numerals list

[0051] 1 steam drawer, 10 main body, 11 bottom frame, 110 bottom frame window, 12 frame bracket, 120 side, 13 rearward direction, 14 forward direction;

[0052] 2 steaming chamber, 20 steaming basin, 21 rear wall, 22 steam inlet, 23 front wall, 24 steam outlet, 25 adapter;

[0053] 3 steam generators, 30 sockets;

[0054] 41 water box, 42 user interface assembly, 43 door assembly, 44 ventilation duct, 45 cooling fan, 46 guide rail, 47 pipe connection, 48 interlayer;

[0055] 5 front panel, 50 exhaust port;

[0056] 6 pumping mechanism, 60 water pump assembly, 61 first water pump, 62 second water pump, 63 valve;

[0057] 7 housing, 71 fixed structure;

[0058] 80 hinge bracket, 81 hinge piece;

[0059] 9 integrated kitchen equipment, 90 base body, 91 storage part, 92 drawer type steam box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial technical effects to be solved by the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and multiple exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0061] Figure 1 An example of a steam drawer 1 of a drawer-type steamer 92 of the present application is schematically shown in a three-dimensional diagram. The drawer-type steamer 92 can be a cooking device that can be used independently, or it can be a part of the integrated kitchen device 9. The steam drawer 1 can be selectively retracted backward or pulled forward. Figure 1 In the figure, the backward direction 13 is marked by an arrow.

[0062] Figure 2 The stereogram schematically shows the rear view. Figure 1 The steam drawer 1 of FIG. 1 is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. The forward direction 14 is indicated by an arrow.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises:

[0064] A steaming chamber 2 suitable for accommodating the object to be steamed, wherein the rear wall 21 of the steaming chamber 2 has a steam inlet 22, and the front wall 23 of the steaming chamber 2 has a steam outlet 24;

[0065] A steam generator 3 disposed behind the steaming chamber 2;

[0066] The steam generated by the steam generator 3 is suitable for entering the steaming chamber 2 forwardly through the steam inlet 22 and leaving the steaming chamber 2 forwardly through the steam outlet 24 .

[0067] As a result, on the one hand, the steam can be well distributed into the steaming chamber 2 , and on the other hand, the steam can be conveniently led forward from the steam drawer 1 .

[0068] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the steam inlet 22 is biased to the left or right on the rear wall 21, and the steam outlet 24 is biased to the right or left opposite to the steam inlet 22 on the front wall 23. This is conducive to uniform distribution of steam in the steaming chamber 2.

[0069] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1As shown, the steam inlet 22 is slot-shaped, thereby forming a steam inlet 22 that is as long as possible.

[0070] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a water box 41 located in front of the steaming chamber 2. Water can be added conveniently thereby.

[0071] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the steam drawer 1 includes a user interface assembly 42 located in front of the steaming chamber 2, thereby facilitating interaction with the user.

[0072] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the water box 41 and the user interface assembly 42 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, which is beneficial to the design of the steaming chamber 2.

[0073] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 1 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a front panel 5, on which an exhaust port 50 is provided for exhausting the steam leaving the steam chamber 2 from the steam drawer 1. Thus, the steam can be discharged from the front side of the steam drawer 1 in compliance with regulations.

[0074] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 As shown, the steam outlet 24 is in the shape of a circular hole, thereby advantageously reducing the space occupied by the steam outlet 24.

[0075] Figure 3 The exploded diagram schematically shows Figure 1 Steam drawer 1.

[0076] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a detachable steaming basin 20, and the steaming basin 20 forms the steaming chamber 2. Thus, the steam drawer 1 can be easily cleaned and a new steaming basin 20 can be replaced when the steaming basin 20 is damaged.

[0077] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the steaming basin 20 has an adapter 25, and the steam generator 3 has a socket 30. The adapter 25 is suitable for being inserted downward into the socket 30 to connect the steam generator 3 with the steaming chamber 2. This facilitates the installation and removal of the steaming basin 20.

[0078] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the steam drawer 1 includes a main body 10 suitable for carrying the steaming basin 20 .

[0079] Figure 4 An example of a drawer-type steamer 92 of the present application is shown in a three-dimensional view.

[0080] Figure 5 Shown from an upward perspective Figure 4 Drawer-type steamer 92.

[0081] Figure 6 The enlarged image shows Figure 5 Part of.

[0082] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the drawer-type steam box 92 includes a shell 7 , and the steam drawer 1 is suitable for being retracted into the shell 7 and being withdrawn from the shell 7 .

[0083] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 5 As shown, a fixing structure 71 is provided at the rear of the housing 7. The housing 7 can be fixed to the cabinet by means of screws not shown through the fixing structure 71.

[0084] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 6 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a guide rail 46 for realizing the retraction and extension of the steam drawer 1 .

[0085] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a door assembly 43 suitable for selectively opening or closing the upward opening of the steaming chamber 2. The door assembly 43 can better achieve the sealing of the steaming chamber 2.

[0086] Figure 7 Shows Figure 4 A drawer-type steam box 92, wherein the door assembly 43 is closed.

[0087] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, the door assembly 43 is mounted on the main body 10 in a pivotable and / or translatable manner. Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 43 can pivot relative to the main body 10 .

[0088] Figure 8 A detail of the steam drawer 1 is shown in a sectional view.

[0089] Fig. 9 A detail of the steam drawer 1 is shown in another sectional view.

[0090] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the main body 10 includes a bottom frame 11 and a frame-shaped bracket 12 disposed on the bottom frame 11. The bottom frame 11 mainly forms the bottom of the main body 10, and the frame-shaped bracket 12 mainly forms four side walls of the main body 10. This facilitates the assembly of the steam drawer 1.

[0091] In order to achieve the pivoting of the door assembly 43, as Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the bottom frame 11 is provided with two left and right hinge brackets 80 erected upward. Figure 4 The tops of the two hinge brackets 80 can respectively carry hinge pieces 81 for hinge connection with the door assembly 43. The hinge piece 81 is particularly L-shaped, so that it is fixed to the hinge bracket 80 in a horizontal section and hinged to the door assembly 43 in a vertical section.

[0092] Fig.10 Shown from an upward perspective Figure 1 The steam drawer 1 is provided with the bottom frame 11 removed.

[0093] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a pumping mechanism 6 for supplying water to the steam generator 3 .

[0094] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, the pumping mechanism 6 includes a water pump assembly 60 and a valve 63, the water box 41 is connected to the valve 63 via a hose, the valve 63 is connected to the water pump assembly 60 via a hose, and the water pump assembly 60 is connected to the steam generator 3 via a hose. Here, for simplicity, the corresponding hoses are schematically represented by dotted lines.

[0095] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown, a bottom frame window 110 is provided on the bottom frame 11. Through the bottom frame window 110, components inside the steam drawer 1 can be observed and touched when necessary. The components may include a pumping mechanism 6, a steam generator 3 and / or other components.

[0096] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, in the left-right direction, the water pump assembly 60 , the valve 63 and the steam generator 3 are located between the two hinge brackets 80 .

[0097] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, the pumping mechanism 6 is arranged side by side with the steam generator 3 in the left-right direction.

[0098] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10As shown, the water pump assembly 60 includes a first water pump 61 for pumping the water in the water box 41 to the steam generator 3 and a second water pump 62 for pumping the water in the steam generator 3 to the water box 41. During steaming, the valve 63 is opened and the first water pump 61 works to supply water to the steam generator 3. At the end of steaming, the water in the steam generator 3 is pumped into the water box 41 by the second water pump 62 via the opened valve 63 to prevent scale from forming in the steam generator 3 or residual water from stinking.

[0099] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, the side edges 120 (left and / or right) of the frame-shaped support 12 are hollow and open downward and are suitable for accommodating a hose connecting the water box 41 with the valve 63 .

[0100] Fig.11 An example of a steam outlet route of the steam drawer 1 is schematically shown in a principle diagram.

[0101] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.11 As shown, the steam drawer 1 comprises a ventilation duct 44, and the ventilation duct 44 is suitable for depressurizing the steam leaving the steam chamber 2. Thus, steam can be prevented from spraying out of the steam drawer 1.

[0102] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.11 As shown, the ventilation duct 44 is formed by an interlayer 48 located behind the front panel 5 and the outlet of the ventilation duct 44 forms the exhaust port 50 .

[0103] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, see Fig.10 and Fig.11 The steaming chamber 2 is connected to the ventilation duct 44 via a connecting pipe 47 , and the connecting pipe 47 is located below the user interface component 42 .

[0104] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 As shown, the steam drawer 1 includes a cooling fan 45, and the cooling fan 45 is configured to send cold air into the ventilation duct 44 to cool the steam therein. The steam is discharged from the steam drawer 1 after being cooled to ensure the safety of the user.

[0105] Fig.12 An example of an integrated kitchen device 9 of the present application is schematically shown in a three-dimensional diagram. The integrated kitchen device 9 comprises a base 90 and a drawer-type steam box 92 . The base 90 has a receiving portion 91 . The drawer-type steam box 92 is suitable for being integrated into the receiving portion 91 .

[0106] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present application, see Fig.12 The base 90 is in the shape of a box or a cabinet. The base 90 is particularly configured in the form of an oven, an integrated stove, a cabinet or a microwave oven. Here, the drawer-type steamer 92 can be configured to be installed in the receiving portion 91 of the base 90 in a detachable manner.

[0107] In some drawings, in order to clearly show certain components, other components that would obstruct these components have been removed. The number, size, position and mutual relationship of each element in the drawings should be understood as illustrative and do not constitute an absolute limitation on the present application. In the application documents, even if not explicitly stated, as long as it is possible in principle, each feature described should be regarded as separate and can be arbitrarily combined with any other features, not limited to the combinations described in the application documents. Words such as "front", "back", "left", "right" and the like that indicate orientation are especially for a certain posture, and those skilled in the art can understand that the meaning of these words will change accordingly when the posture changes.

[0108] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not restrictive, unless otherwise stated. In specific implementations, multiple features may be combined with each other, where technically feasible, according to actual needs. Various substitutions, changes, and modifications may also be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A drawer-type steamer, characterized in that: The drawer-type steam box (92) comprises a steam drawer (1) that can be selectively retracted backward or pulled forward, and the steam drawer (1) comprises: A steaming chamber (2) suitable for accommodating objects to be steamed, wherein the rear wall (21) of the steaming chamber (2) has a steam inlet (22), and the front wall (23) of the steaming chamber (2) has a steam outlet (24); a steam generator (3) disposed behind the steaming chamber (2); The steam generated by the steam generator (3) is suitable for entering the steaming chamber (2) forwardly through the steam inlet (22) and leaving the steaming chamber (2) forwardly from the steam outlet (24).

2. The drawer-type steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam drawer (1) comprises a detachable steaming basin (20), wherein the steaming basin (20) forms the steaming chamber (2); and / or The steam inlet (22) is located on the rear wall (21) at a position offset to the left or right, and the steam outlet (24) is located on the front wall (23) at a position offset to the right or left opposite to the steam inlet (22); and / or The steam inlet (22) is in the shape of a slot; and / or The steam outlet (24) is in the shape of a circular hole; and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a water box (41) located in front of the steaming chamber (2); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a user interface assembly (42) located in front of the steaming chamber (2); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a door assembly (43) suitable for selectively opening or closing the upward opening of the steaming chamber (2); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a ventilation duct (44), wherein the ventilation duct (44) is suitable for depressurizing the steam leaving the steam chamber (2); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a front panel (5), the front panel (5) being provided with an exhaust port (50) suitable for exhausting the steam leaving the steaming chamber (2) from the steam drawer (1); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a pumping mechanism (6) for supplying water to the steam generator (3).

3. The drawer-type steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steaming basin (20) has an adapter (25), the steam generator (3) has a socket (30), and the adapter (25) is suitable for being inserted downward into the socket (30) so that the steam generator (3) is connected to the steaming chamber (2); and / or The water box (41) and the user interface component (42) are arranged side by side in the left-right direction; and / or The ventilation duct (44) is formed by a sandwich layer (48) located behind the front panel (5) and the outlet of the ventilation duct (44) forms the exhaust port (50); and / or The steaming chamber (2) is connected to the ventilation duct (44) via a connecting pipe (47), and the connecting pipe (47) is located below the user interface component (42); and / or The pumping mechanism (6) comprises a water pump assembly (60) and a valve (63), the water box (41) is connected to the valve (63) via a hose, the valve (63) is connected to the water pump assembly (60) via a hose, and the water pump assembly (60) is connected to the steam generator (3) via a hose; and / or The pumping mechanism (6) is arranged side by side with the steam generator (3) in the left-right direction; and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a main body (10) suitable for carrying the steaming basin (20); and / or The steam drawer (1) comprises a cooling fan (45), and the cooling fan (45) is configured to send cold air into the ventilation duct (44) to cool the steam therein.

4. The drawer-type steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The door assembly (43) is mounted on the main body (10) in a pivotable and / or translatable manner; and / or The main body (10) comprises a bottom frame (11) and a frame-shaped bracket (12) arranged on the bottom frame (11); and / or The water pump assembly (60) comprises a first water pump (61) for pumping water in the water box (41) to the steam generator (3) and a second water pump (62) for pumping water in the steam generator (3) to the water box (41).

5. The drawer-type steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side edge (120) of the frame-shaped support (12) is hollow and open downwards and is suitable for accommodating a hose connecting the water box (41) and the valve (63).

6. The drawer-type steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two left and right hinge brackets (80) erected upward are provided on the bottom frame (11), and the tops of the two hinge brackets (80) respectively carry hinge plates (81) for hinge connection with the door assembly (43). In the left-right direction, the water pump assembly (60), the valve (63) and the steam generator (3) are located between the two hinge brackets (80).

7. The drawer-type steamer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The steam drawer (1) comprises a guide rail (46) for realizing the retraction and extension of the steam drawer (1).

8. The drawer-type steamer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The drawer-type steamer (92) comprises a shell (7), and the steam drawer (1) is suitable for being retracted into the shell (7) and being withdrawn from the shell (7).

9. An integrated kitchen device, characterized in that: The integrated kitchen device (9) comprises a base body (90) and a drawer-type steamer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the base body (90) has a receiving portion (91), and the drawer-type steamer (92) is suitable for being integrated into the receiving portion (91).

10. The integrated kitchen device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The base (90) is in the shape of a box or a cabinet; and / or The base (90) is constructed in the form of an oven, an integrated stove, a cabinet or a microwave oven; and / or The drawer-type steamer (92) is configured to be detachably mounted in the receiving portion (91) of the base (90).

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