Pot body assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a pot body assembly and a cooking utensil, the pot body assembly comprises a pot body, the pot body comprises a pot body, and a cooking cavity is arranged in the pot body; the coaming is arranged on the outer side of the pot body, and a steam generation cavity is defined by the coaming and the pot body; the water inlet channel is arranged on the surrounding plate or defined by the surrounding plate and the pot body, and the water inlet channel is communicated with the steam generation cavity; the side wall of the pot body is provided with at least one steam channel, and the steam generation cavity is communicated with the cooking cavity through the steam channel. By means of the structure, the temperature in the cooking cavity can be increased, the steam humidity in the cooking cavity can be reduced, and therefore steamed food can be dry and good in taste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a pot assembly and a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] Existing cooking utensils such as steamers generally add water directly into the cooking cavity of the pot body, then heat the water to generate steam, and then use the steam to steam the food. This method requires adding more water into the cooking cavity, and the generated steam contains more water droplets, which directly act on the food, making the cooked food not dry.

[0003] Therefore, how to design a cooking utensil that can reduce the steam humidity acting on food has become a problem that needs to be solved urgently. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application aims to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art or related art that when steam is used to heat food, steam directly acts on the food, resulting in the cooked food not being dry.

[0005] To this end, a first aspect of the present application is to provide a pot assembly.

[0006] A second aspect of the present application is to provide a cooking appliance.

[0007] The technical solution of the first aspect of the present application provides a pot body assembly, including a pot body, the pot body including a pot body, and a cooking cavity is arranged in the pot body; a surrounding plate is arranged on the outer side of the pot body and forms a steam generating cavity with the pot body; a water inlet channel is arranged on the surrounding plate, or is surrounded by the surrounding plate and the pot body, and the water inlet channel is connected with the steam generating cavity; wherein at least one steam channel is arranged on the side wall of the pot body, and the steam channel connects the steam generating cavity with the cooking cavity.

[0008] According to the pot assembly provided by the present application, the pot body includes a pot body, and the pot body includes a pot body and a panel. The pot body and the panel form an inner and outer double-layer structure. When in use, the inner space formed by the pot body can be used to accommodate food materials to achieve cooking of the food materials. At the same time, water can be accommodated by the outer space surrounded by the panel and the pot body to generate steam. The steam generated by the outer space (i.e., the steam generating chamber) can enter the cooking chamber where the food materials are located through the steam channel, so that the food materials can be heated by steam to achieve cooking of the food materials. The steam generating chamber can be a closed structure itself, or it can be a structure that is closed by a sealing ring, a pot cover, etc. later. Of course, the steam generating chamber can also be an unclosed structure, as long as it can generate the required steam. In this structure, since a steam generating chamber is additionally formed outside the cooking chamber, when the food materials need to be heated by steam, water can be sent to the steam generating chamber, and the water in the steam generating chamber can be heated into steam under the action of the heating device, and the generated steam can enter the pot body through the steam channel to steam-heat the food materials. In this structure, the steam generating chamber and the cooking chamber can be set separately, so that direct contact between water and food materials can be avoided. In addition, since the pot body and the enclosure are connected together, when the water in the steam generating chamber is heated, the cooking chamber is also heated, so that the steam can be reheated in the cooking chamber after entering the cooking chamber, which can not only increase the temperature in the cooking chamber, but also reduce the humidity of the steam in the cooking chamber, so that the steamed food has a drier taste and a better taste. A steam channel is directly arranged on the side wall of the pot body, so that the steam generated by the steam generating chamber can directly pass through the steam channel and enter the cooking chamber, so that the flow path of the steam is relatively short, so as to avoid the temperature of the steam from decreasing during the flow process.

[0009] In addition, this solution still uses the pot body to heat water to generate steam. Compared with the solution of using a steam generator to generate steam internally and then directly passing the steam into the pot body, this method has lower costs and a more compact structure. After all, it does not require complex structures such as steam generating plates, thereby reducing the promotion cost of the product.

[0010] In addition, this structure forms a relatively small cavity through the additional steam generation cavity, so when steam is needed, only a small amount of water can be added to the steam generation cavity to quickly generate steam. In addition, this structure allows the generated steam to be passed from the steam generation cavity to the cooking cavity, and after the steam enters the cooking cavity, it can be dispersed more evenly in the cooking cavity through the flow of steam, so that the steam in the cooking cavity can be distributed more evenly, so that the food can be heated more evenly.

[0011] Among them, when adding water into the steam generating chamber, it can be done manually by the user, or it can be automatically delivered by a water pump or the like.

[0012] Optionally, the enclosure and the pot body are an integrated structure, such as an integrated structure or welded into an integrated structure. Of course, the enclosure and the pot body can also be a separable structure.

[0013] Optionally, the cooking cavity is surrounded by the steam generating cavity. The steam generating cavity is an annular generating cavity or the steam generating cavity includes a plurality of cavities arranged along the circumference of the cooking cavity.

[0014] In this technical solution, the steam generating chamber is arranged around the cooking chamber, that is, the cooking chamber is arranged in the middle, so that steam can be transported into the cooking chamber from all directions through the steam generating chamber, so that the food can be heated in all directions, that is, the food can be heated in an embracing manner. Compared with the existing bottom heating method, this heating method is more uniform in heating, so the cooked food has a better taste. Exemplarily, the steam generating chamber can be arranged in a ring shape along the circumference of the cooking chamber, and the steam generating chamber can also be composed of a plurality of chambers arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cooking chamber.

[0015] Optionally, there are multiple steam channels, and the multiple steam channels are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the pot body. Exemplarily, the multiple steam channels are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pot body, so that the steam generated by the steam generating chamber can enter the cooking chamber from steam channels in different directions, so that the steam in the cooking chamber can be distributed to various positions, thereby improving the uniformity of steam distribution in the cooking chamber, so that the food can be heated more evenly.

[0016] Optionally, the enclosure plate is arranged on the side wall of the pot body, and forms a steam generating chamber together with the side wall of the pot body.

[0017] In this technical solution, the enclosure is arranged on the side wall of the pot body, that is, the steam generating chamber is only arranged on the side wall of the pot body, and there is no steam generating chamber at the bottom of the pot body, so that the steam can enter the steam from the side wall of the pot body, and the steam is prevented from entering from the bottom of the food. In addition, this arrangement also reserves the bottom space of the pot body, ensuring the possibility of directly heating the pot body, so that when there is no need to steam the food, the bottom of the pot body can be directly heated to achieve frying and roasting of the food. That is, this kind of pot achieves the two-in-one function of steaming and frying, thereby expanding the function of the pot and improving the utilization rate of the pot.

[0018] Optionally, the volume of the cooking cavity is larger than the volume of the steam generating cavity. In this arrangement, a relatively small cavity is formed by the additionally arranged steam generating cavity, so that when steam is needed, only a small amount of water can be added to the steam generating cavity to quickly generate steam.

[0019] Optionally, the pot body assembly also includes: a steam rack mounting structure, at least one steam channel is arranged on a side of the steam rack mounting structure close to the pot mouth of the pot body, or there are at least two steam channels, and at least two steam channels are arranged on both sides of the steam rack mounting structure along the axial direction of the pot body.

[0020] In this technical solution, a steam rack accessory can be installed in the pot body for placing food or containers. At the same time, in order to fix the steam rack, a steam rack mounting structure can be set on the inner side of the pot body. Among them, the steam rack mounting structure can be a step structure to achieve the support of the steam rack, etc. At the same time, the steam rack mounting structure can also be a prompt structure used as a prompt line or a prompt pattern to prompt the installation height of the steam rack. The height of the steam channel can be higher than the assembly height of the steam rack accessory, or it can be below the assembly height of the steam rack accessory. When the height of the steam channel is slightly higher than the assembly height of the steam rack accessory, the steam generated in the steam generating cavity can act directly on the food at a certain speed. Compared with the traditional method of generating steam from the bottom, there is no need to heat the food container first. At the same time, the convective heat exchange in the cooking cavity can be accelerated, thereby increasing the cooking rate.

[0021] Optionally, the pot body further includes a steaming rack or a steaming tray, which is used to carry food.

[0022] Optionally, one end of the enclosure close to the pot mouth of the pot body is connected to the pot body. That is, one end of the enclosure away from the bottom of the pot body and one end of the pot body away from the bottom of the pot body are sealed and connected, for example, welded together to form a seal, or glued together to form a seal. In this way, the steam generating chamber itself is a closed structure. However, this method will make the steam generating chamber difficult to clean. Therefore, at this time, the pot body and the enclosure can be set to a mutually detachable and separable structure.

[0023] Optionally, an opening is provided between one end of the enclosure close to the pot mouth of the pot body and the pot body, and the pot body assembly further includes: a pot cover, which is used to cover the pot body to open or close the cooking cavity and the opening; and a sealing ring, which is installed on the pot cover or the pot body and is used to seal the gap formed by the pot cover and the pot body at the edge of the opening.

[0024] In this technical solution, the pot body assembly also includes a sealing ring, which is used to seal the opening. This ensures the sealing of the steam generating chamber. By providing the opening, the steam generating chamber can be opened, so that the steam generating chamber can be cleaned very conveniently, solving the problem of inconvenient cleaning of the interior of the steam generating device in the existing solution.

[0025] Furthermore, the pot body assembly also includes a pot cover, which is installed on the pot body to close the cooking cavity and / or the steam generating cavity. A sealing ring is installed on the pot cover, which is used to seal the gap between the pot cover, the apron and the pot body, so as to ensure the sealing of the steam generating cavity. In this way, when the pot body is not covered with the pot cover, the steam generating cavity is open, so that it is convenient for users to clean the steam generating cavity and also convenient for users to manually add water to the steam generating cavity.

[0026] Optionally, the pot body assembly is used for a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil includes a base assembly and a pot body assembly, the pot body assembly can be installed on the base assembly, the base assembly includes an interface seat, the water inlet channel is arranged on the enclosure, and the pot body assembly includes: an interface head, which is installed on the pot body and connected to the water inlet channel; wherein, when the pot body is installed on the base assembly, the interface seat can cooperate with and connect with the interface head, and after the pot body and the base assembly are separated, the interface seat can be separated from the interface head.

[0027] In this technical solution, when the pot body is installed on the base assembly, the interface head can cooperate with the interface seat so that a connecting pipe can be formed between the base assembly and the pot body, so that water can be supplied to the steam generating chamber through the base assembly. For example, a water tank can be set on the base assembly, and then the water is pumped to the steam generating chamber through the interface head and the interface seat. With this structure, when cooking, the pot body and the base assembly can be connected by the interface head and the interface seat, and when the pot body is taken away, the interface head can be automatically separated from the interface seat. With this setting, a quick-release connection between the water tank and the steam generating chamber can be achieved through the interface head and the interface seat, thereby improving the user experience.

[0028] Optionally, the pot body assembly further includes: a handle assembly, which is mounted on the pot body, a water passage communicating with the water inlet passage being arranged in the handle assembly, an interface head being mounted on the handle assembly, and the water passage communicating with the interface head.

[0029] In this technical solution, the handle assembly is installed on the pot body, and the pot body can be moved by the handle assembly. Furthermore, a water passage is formed in the handle assembly, and an interface head is formed on the handle assembly, which can also be understood as the handle assembly and the interface head are installed together, so that the interface head can be installed in a hidden manner to avoid the interface head being exposed outside. By forming the interface head by the handle assembly, the handle assembly can also be used for multiple purposes, thereby simplifying the structure of the pot body.

[0030] Optionally, the handle assembly can be detachably mounted outside the pot body. The handle assembly includes a handle housing and a handle cover; wherein the handle housing and the handle cover enclose a water passage and an interface head, or the handle assembly further includes an interface pipe disposed between the handle housing and the handle cover, a water passage is formed in the interface pipe, and the interface pipe is connected to the interface head.

[0031] In this technical solution, the handle assembly is installed outside the pot body. The handle assembly is surrounded by a handle shell and a handle cover, wherein the interior of the handle assembly is hollow and is provided with an inlet and outlet, thereby forming a water passage in the handle assembly. At the same time, an interface head can be formed by the bottom of the handle shell and the handle cover. During installation, the interface head formed by the handle assembly can be plugged in and out of the interface seat, thereby realizing water communication between the pot body and the base assembly.

[0032] In another technical solution, the handle assembly further includes an interface pipe disposed between the handle housing and the handle cover, and a water passage is formed in the interface pipe. That is, the interface pipe can be detachably installed in the handle assembly. The interface pipe is connected to the interface head, and the two are an integrated structure or a split structure.

[0033] The technical solution of the second aspect of the present application provides a cooking utensil, comprising: the pot body assembly provided by the technical solution of the first aspect; a base assembly for supporting the pot body assembly; a heating device, arranged on the base assembly and / or the pot body, for heating the pot body and making the steam generating chamber generate steam.

[0034] The cooking utensil provided in the present application includes a base assembly, a pot body assembly and a heating device, wherein the water in the steam generating chamber of the pot body assembly can be heated into steam under the action of the heating device, and the generated steam can enter the interior of the pot body through the steam channel to steam-heat the food. The base assembly is used to support the pot body assembly to achieve support and protection of the pot body assembly. In addition, in view of the fact that the cooking utensil proposed in the present application includes the pot body assembly provided by the technical solution of the first aspect, the cooking utensil includes all the beneficial effects of the pot body assembly provided by the technical solution of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0035] Optionally, the heating device is arranged on the base assembly, corresponding to the bottom of the pot body.

[0036] In this technical solution, the heating device is arranged on the base assembly, corresponding to the bottom of the pot body, so that the pot body and the heating device are installed separately, which can simplify the structure of the pot body and facilitate the cleaning of the pot body. Among them, the heating device can be specifically used to heat the bottom of the pot body, so as to achieve the heating of water in the steam generation chamber. In order to ensure that the heating device heats the water in the steam generation chamber, the heating device can be arranged close to the steam generator.

[0037] Optionally, the heating device is at least partially arranged corresponding to the connection between the pot body and the enclosure, or the heating device is at least partially arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom wall of the pot body.

[0038] In this technical solution, since this type of cooking utensil is a steam cooking utensil, which mainly heats food based on the generated steam, the heating device should be arranged as close to the steam generating chamber as possible so that a sufficiently large amount of steam can be generated in the steam generating chamber. Specifically, in order to ensure that the heating device is arranged as close to the steam generating chamber as possible, part of the heating device can be arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom of the pot body, or part of the heating device can be arranged corresponding to the connection between the pot body and the enclosure close to the side of the base assembly, so that part of the structure of the heating device can be arranged relatively far outward, so that the heating device can be arranged relatively closer to the steam generating chamber, so that the steam generation rate of the entire product can be increased and the steam heating effect can be improved.

[0039] Optionally, the heating device includes: a first heating element, which is arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom of the pot body; and a second heating element, which is arranged corresponding to the bottom of the pot body and is surrounded by the first heating element.

[0040] In this technical solution, a second heating element is provided on the base assembly for the cooking cavity, and the second heating element can be turned on to heat the food in the cooking cavity. At the same time, a first heating element is also provided on the base assembly, and the first heating element is used to heat the steam generating cavity to heat the water in the steam generating cavity into steam. The first heating element and the second heating element can work separately or simultaneously. When water is filled in the steam generating cavity and the first heating element is turned on, the steaming function can be realized, and when the second heating element is turned on alone and the steam generating cavity does not generate a large amount of steam, the frying and roasting functions can be realized. Of course, when frying and roasting food, it is also possible to add a little water to the steam generating cavity according to actual needs so that a small amount of steam can be added to the cooking cavity to prevent some food from being too dry during the frying and roasting process.

[0041] Optionally, the first heating element and the second heating element may be assembled into a disc-shaped structure.

[0042] The second heating element can be arranged in the middle of the bottom of the pot body. The first heating element is arranged at the edge of the bottom of the pot body, and can heat the edge of the bottom of the pot body, and then use the edge of the bottom to transfer heat to the enclosure and the side wall of the pot body, thereby heating the water in the steam generation chamber. Of course, the second heating element can also be directly arranged on the enclosure to heat the water by directly heating the enclosure, thereby generating steam.

[0043] Furthermore, the heating device includes a double heating tube consisting of an inner ring and an outer ring. The outer ring heating tube is used to heat the water in the interlayer to generate steam, and the inner ring heating tube is used to fry ingredients when using the frying or water-frying function, and to quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity in the middle of the pot body when using the steaming function. This setting can avoid frequent tripping of the thermostat due to dry burning of the middle of the pot body without contact with water during use, so that steam can be generated faster and continuously.

[0044] The type of heating device in this solution is not limited, such as heating tube, hot plate assembly, PTC (a semiconductor heating ceramic), electromagnetic coil disk, etc., and the assembly method is also not limited. It can be directly fixed to the pot body, or fixed on the base assembly and in contact with the pot body, as long as it can achieve the function of heating the pot body.

[0045] Optionally, the cooking appliance comprises a water inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the water inlet channel, and the other end of which is used to connect to a water source.

[0046] In this technical solution, the water inlet pipe is used to connect a water source and the water inlet pipe. The water source can be a water tank arranged inside the cooking utensil, or an external water source, such as a water pipe in a user's home.

[0047] Optionally, the cooking appliance further comprises: a water tank for storing water, installed on the base assembly, connected to the water inlet channel, and used for supplying water to the steam generating chamber. The water tank is detachably connected to the water inlet channel.

[0048] In this technical solution, the cooking utensil itself is provided with a water tank, which can be arranged on the pot body or on the base assembly. By arranging the water tank, the cooking utensil is not restricted by the water source, making its installation position more flexible and more convenient to adjust the placement of the cooking utensil. When the water tank is on the base assembly, in order to ensure that the pot body can be taken away for cleaning, the water inlet pipe and the water tank are detachably connected. When the pot body needs to be cleaned, the water inlet pipe and the water tank can be disconnected, and when cooking, the water tank and the water inlet pipe can be reconnected.

[0049] Optionally, the water tank is installed on the base assembly, and the cooking appliance also includes a water inlet pipe for connecting the water tank and the water inlet channel, wherein the water inlet pipe includes: an interface seat, installed on the base assembly and connected to the water tank; an interface head, installed on the pot body and connected to the water inlet channel; wherein, when the pot body is installed on the base assembly, the interface seat can cooperate with and connect with the interface head, and after the pot body and the base assembly are separated, the interface seat can be separated from the interface head.

[0050] In this technical solution, the water tank is installed on the base assembly, so that the structure of the pot body is relatively light, which facilitates the movement of the pot body. The water inlet pipe includes an interface seat and an interface head. When the pot body is installed on the base assembly, the interface head can cooperate with the interface seat so that the water tank can be connected to the steam generating chamber, so that the water in the water tank can be sent into the steam generating chamber through the interface head and the interface seat. When the pot body is taken away, the interface head can be automatically separated from the interface seat. This setting can realize a quick-release connection between the water tank and the steam generating chamber through the interface head and the interface seat, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] Optionally, the water inlet pipe further includes: a first pipe section, mounted on the base assembly, for connecting the water tank and the interface seat; a second pipe section, mounted on the pot body, for connecting the interface head and the water inlet channel. The second pipe section can be specifically a channel formed in the handle assembly, or can be a channel outside the handle assembly, for connecting the pot body and the handle assembly.

[0052] In this technical solution, the water tank and the interface seat are connected by a first pipe section, and the pot body and the interface head are connected by a second pipe. The first pipe section and the second pipe section can be connecting pipes.

[0053] Optionally, the cooking appliance further comprises a water pump connected between the interface seat and the water tank.

[0054] In this technical solution, water can be pumped into the pot body by a water pump. At the same time, the water pump can also control the water inlet flow rate and when to start and end the water supply.

[0055] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes an adjusting member and a control device that are interconnected. The adjusting member controls the amount of water entering the steam generating chamber under the action of the control device, thereby being able to control the amount of steam generated and the steam generation rate. In this way, the speed and amount of steam generated can be matched with the current state of the cooking appliance, thereby preventing a large amount of heat from being dissipated to the outside with the steam due to excessive steam generation, which not only wastes energy, but also affects the kitchen environment and causes more condensed water to remain in the pot. By reasonably controlling the amount of steam, precise control of the amount of steam can be achieved, avoiding waste of heat and reducing condensed water in the pot.

[0056] Furthermore, the regulating member is a water pump. The control device can control the water inflow rate and when to start and end water supply through the water pump, thereby ensuring the steam generation rate in the cooking cavity.

[0057] Optionally, the base assembly includes: an outer pot, the heating device is installed in the outer pot, and the pot body is installed in the outer pot so as to be removable; and a base, which is arranged around at least a portion of the outer wall of the outer pot.

[0058] By providing an outer pot, the pot body can be insulated and protected to prevent the heat in the outer pot from being lost. At the same time, the outer pot can also prevent the heat of the pot body from being excessively dissipated to the base. The base surrounds the outer pot, thereby reducing the overall height of the cooking appliance. The water tank is installed on the base and is located on one side of the outer pot, so that it is convenient to add water to the water tank.

[0059] Furthermore, the base includes a casing, and the water tank is located outside the casing, that is, the water tank is an external water tank.

[0060] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the following description or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0061] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0062] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0063] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0064] Figure 3 A second structural schematic diagram of a cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0065] Figure 4 A third structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0066] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a water supply circuit of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0067] Reference numerals:

[0068] 1 base assembly, 12 outer pot, 14 base, 2 pot body, 20 pot body, 202 steam rack mounting structure, 22 enclosure, 222 water inlet channel, 24 cooking cavity, 26 steam generating cavity, 28 steam channel, 29 opening, 3 heating device, 32 first heating element, 34 second heating element, 42 water inlet pipe, 422 interface seat, 424 interface head, 44 water pump, 46 water tank, 5 sealing ring, 6 pot cover, 7 handle assembly, 72 handle shell, 74 handle cover, 76 interface pipe, 8 steam rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0070] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0071] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 To describe the pot assembly and cooking utensil provided according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present application provides a pot body assembly, including a pot body 2, the pot body 2 including a pot body 20, and a cooking cavity 24 is arranged in the pot body 20; a surrounding plate 22 is arranged on the outer side of the pot body 20, and forms a steam generating cavity 26 with the pot body 20; a water inlet channel 222 is arranged on the surrounding plate 22, or is surrounded by the surrounding plate 22 and the pot body 20, and the water inlet channel 222 is connected to the steam generating cavity 26; wherein, at least one steam channel 28 is arranged on the side wall of the pot body 20, and the steam channel 28 connects the steam generating cavity 26 with the cooking cavity 24.

[0073] The pot body assembly provided by the present application includes a pot body 2, and the pot body 2 includes a pot body 20 and a panel 22. The pot body 20 and the panel 22 form an inner and outer double-layer structure. When in use, the inner space formed by the pot body 20 can be used to accommodate food materials to achieve cooking of the food materials. At the same time, water can be accommodated by the outer space surrounded by the panel 22 and the pot body 20 to generate steam. The steam generated by the outer space (i.e., the steam generating chamber 26) can enter the cooking chamber 24 where the food materials are located through the steam channel 28, so that the food materials can be heated by steam to achieve cooking of the food materials. The steam generating chamber 26 can be a closed structure itself, or it can be a structure that is closed later by a sealing ring 5, a pot cover 6, etc. Of course, the steam generating chamber 26 can also be an unclosed structure, as long as it can generate the required steam. In this structure, since a steam generating chamber 26 is additionally formed outside the cooking chamber 24, when it is necessary to heat the food by steam, water can be sent to the steam generating chamber 26, and the water in the steam generating chamber 26 can be heated into steam under the action of the heating device 3, and the generated steam can enter the inside of the pot body 20 through the steam channel 28 to steam heat the food. In this structure, the steam generating chamber 26 and the cooking chamber 24 can be set separately, so that direct contact between water and food can be avoided. In addition, since the pot body 20 and the enclosure 22 are connected together, when the water in the steam generating chamber 26 is heated, the cooking chamber 24 will also be heated by the way, so that the steam can be heated again in the cooking chamber 24 after entering the cooking chamber 24, which can not only increase the temperature in the cooking chamber 24, but also reduce the steam humidity in the cooking chamber 24, so that the steamed food can have a drier taste and a better taste. A steam channel 28 is directly provided on the side wall of the pot body 20, so that the steam generated by the steam generating chamber 26 can directly pass through the steam channel 28 and enter the cooking chamber 24, thereby shortening the flow path of the steam and preventing the temperature of the steam from decreasing during the flow process.

[0074] In addition, this solution still utilizes the pot body 2 to heat water to generate steam. Compared with the solution of using a steam generating device to generate steam internally and then directly passing the steam into the pot body 2, this method has lower costs and a more compact structure. After all, it does not require complex structures such as a steam generating disk, thereby reducing the promotion cost of the product.

[0075] In addition, this structure forms a relatively small cavity through the additional steam generating chamber 26, so that when steam is needed, only a small amount of water can be added to the steam generating chamber 26 to quickly generate steam. In addition, this structure allows the generated steam to be passed from the steam generating chamber 26 to the cooking chamber 24, and after the steam enters the cooking chamber 24, it can be dispersed more evenly in the cooking chamber 24 through the flow of steam, so that the steam in the cooking chamber 24 can be distributed more evenly, so that the food can be heated more evenly.

[0076] The addition of water into the steam generating chamber 26 may be done manually by the user or automatically by a water pump or the like.

[0077] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the enclosing plate 22 and the pot body 20 are an integral structure, for example, an integrally formed structure or a welded integral structure. Of course, the enclosing plate 22 and the pot body 20 can also be a separable structure.

[0078] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cooking cavity 24 is surrounded by a steam generating cavity 26 .

[0079] In this embodiment, the steam generating chamber 26 is arranged around the cooking chamber 24, that is, the cooking chamber 24 is arranged in the middle, so that steam can be transported from all directions into the cooking chamber 24 through the steam generating chamber 26, so that the food can be heated in all directions, that is, the food can be heated in an encircling manner. Compared with the existing bottom heating method, this heating method is more uniform in heating, so the cooked food has a better taste. Exemplarily, the steam generating chamber 26 is an annular generating chamber or the steam generating chamber 26 includes a plurality of chambers arranged along the circumference of the cooking chamber 24.

[0080] Optionally, there are multiple steam channels 28, and the multiple steam channels 28 are arranged along the circumference of the pot body 20 (eg Figure 2For example, the plurality of steam channels 28 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pot body 20, so that the steam generated by the steam generating chamber 26 can enter the cooking chamber 24 from the steam channels 28 in different directions, so that the steam in the cooking chamber 24 can be distributed to various positions, thereby improving the uniformity of the distribution of the steam in the cooking chamber 24, so that the food can be heated more evenly.

[0081] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the enclosure 22 is disposed on the side wall of the pot body 20 , and together with the side wall of the pot body 20 , forms a steam generating chamber 26 .

[0082] In this embodiment, the enclosure 22 is arranged on the side wall of the pot body 20, that is, the steam generating chamber 26 is only arranged on the side wall of the pot body 20, and there is no steam generating chamber 26 at the bottom of the pot body 2, so that the steam can enter the steam from the side wall of the pot body 2, and the steam is prevented from entering from the bottom of the food. In addition, this arrangement also reserves the bottom space of the pot body 20, ensuring the possibility of directly heating the pot body 20, so that when there is no need to steam the food, the bottom of the pot body 20 can be directly heated to achieve frying and roasting of the food. That is, this kind of pot achieves the two-in-one function of steaming and frying, thereby expanding the function of the pot and improving the utilization rate of the pot.

[0083] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the volume of the cooking cavity 24 is larger than the volume of the steam generating cavity 26. This arrangement forms a relatively small cavity through the additionally arranged steam generating cavity 26, so that when steam is needed, only a small amount of water can be added to the steam generating cavity 26 to quickly generate steam.

[0084] Alternatively, if Figure 3 As shown, the pot body assembly further includes: a steam rack mounting structure 202, at least one steam channel 28 is arranged on a side of the steam rack mounting structure 202 close to the pot mouth of the pot body 20, or there are at least two steam channels 28, at least two steam channels 28 are arranged on the steam rack mounting structure 202 along the axial direction of the pot body (such as Figure 3 The two sides are arranged as shown in the first direction.

[0085] In this embodiment, a steam rack accessory can be installed in the pot body 20 for placing food or containers. At the same time, in order to fix the steam rack 8, a steam rack mounting structure 202 can be set on the inner side of the pot body 20. Among them, the steam rack mounting structure 202 can be a step structure to achieve the support of the steam rack 8, etc. At the same time, the steam rack mounting structure 202 can also be a prompt structure used as a prompt line or a prompt pattern to prompt the installation height of the steam rack 8. The height of the steam channel 28 can be higher than the assembly height of the steam rack accessory, or it can be lower than the assembly height of the steam rack accessory. When the height of the steam channel 28 is slightly higher than the assembly height of the steam rack accessory, the steam generated in the steam generating chamber 26 can act directly on the food at a certain speed. Compared with the traditional method of generating steam from the bottom, there is no need to heat the food container first. At the same time, the convection heat exchange in the cooking chamber 24 can be accelerated, thereby increasing the cooking rate.

[0086] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the pot body 2 also includes a steaming rack 8 or a steaming tray, which is used to carry food.

[0087] Optionally, one end of the enclosure 22 close to the pot mouth of the pot body 20 is connected to the pot body 20 (not shown in the figure of this embodiment). That is, the end of the enclosure 22 away from the bottom of the pot body 20 and the end of the pot body 20 away from the bottom of the pot body 20 are sealed and connected, for example, welded together to form a seal, or glued together to form a seal. In this way, the steam generating chamber 26 itself is a closed structure. However, this method will make the steam generating chamber 26 difficult to clean. Therefore, at this time, the pot body 20 and the enclosure 22 can be set to a mutually detachable and separable structure.

[0088] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an opening 29 is provided between the end of the enclosure 22 close to the pot mouth of the pot body 20 and the pot body 20, and the pot body assembly further includes: a pot cover 6, which is used to cover the pot body 2 to open or close the cooking cavity 24 and the opening 29; a sealing ring 5, which is installed on the pot cover 6 or the pot body 2, and is used to seal the gap formed by the pot cover 6 and the pot body 2 at the edge of the opening 29.

[0089] In this embodiment, the pot body assembly further includes a sealing ring 5, which is used to seal the opening 29. This ensures the sealing of the steam generating chamber 26. By providing the opening 29, the steam generating chamber 26 can be opened, so that the steam generating chamber 26 can be cleaned very conveniently, solving the problem of inconvenient cleaning of the interior of the steam generating device in the existing solution.

[0090] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 5As shown, the pot body assembly further includes a pot cover 6, which is used to cover the pot body 2 to close the cooking cavity 24 and / or the steam generating cavity 26. The sealing ring 5 is installed on the pot cover 6, and is used to seal the gap between the pot cover 6 and the surrounding plate 22 and the pot body 20, so as to ensure the sealing of the steam generating cavity 26. In this way, when the pot body 2 is not covered with the pot cover 6, the steam generating cavity 26 is open, so that it is convenient for the user to clean the steam generating cavity 26, and it is also convenient for the user to manually add water to the steam generating cavity 26.

[0091] Alternatively, if Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the pot body assembly is used for a cooking utensil, and the cooking utensil includes a base assembly 1 and a pot body assembly, the pot body assembly can be installed on the base assembly 1, the base assembly 1 includes an interface seat 422, and the water inlet channel 222 is arranged on the enclosure 22, and the pot body assembly includes: an interface head 424, which is installed on the pot body 2 and connected with the water inlet channel 222; wherein, when the pot body 2 is installed on the base assembly 1, the interface seat 422 can cooperate with and be connected with the interface head 424, and after the pot body 2 and the base assembly 1 are separated, the interface seat 422 can be separated from the interface head 424.

[0092] In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe 42 includes an interface seat 422 and an interface head 424. When the pot body 2 is installed on the base assembly 1, the interface head 424 can be matched with the interface seat 422, so that a connecting pipe can be formed between the base assembly and the pot body 2, so that water can be supplied to the steam generating chamber 26 through the base assembly 1. For example, a water tank 46 can be set on the base assembly 1, and then water is pumped to the steam generating chamber 26 through the interface head 424 and the interface seat 422. In this structure, when cooking, the pot body 2 and the base assembly 1 can be connected by the interface head 424 and the interface seat 422, and when the pot body 2 is taken away, the interface head 424 can be automatically separated from the interface seat 422. This setting can realize a quick-release connection between the water tank 46 and the steam generating chamber 26 through the interface head 424 and the interface seat 422, thereby improving the user experience.

[0093] Alternatively, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pot body assembly also includes: a handle assembly 7, which is installed on the pot body 2, and a water passage connected to the water inlet channel 222 is provided in the handle assembly 7. The interface head 424 is installed on the handle assembly 7, and the water passage is connected to the interface head 424.

[0094] In this embodiment, the handle assembly 7 is mounted on the pot body 2, and the pot body 2 can be moved by the handle assembly 7. Furthermore, a water passage is formed in the handle assembly 7, and an interface head 424 is formed on the handle assembly 7. It can also be understood that the handle assembly 7 and the interface head 424 are installed together, so that the interface head 424 can be installed in a hidden manner to avoid the interface head 424 being exposed outside. By forming the interface head 424 by the handle assembly 7, the handle assembly 7 can also be used for multiple purposes, thereby simplifying the structure of the pot body 2.

[0095] Alternatively, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the handle assembly 7 can be detachably mounted outside the pot body 2. The handle assembly 7 includes a handle housing 72 and a handle cover 74; wherein the handle housing 72 and the handle cover 74 enclose a water passage and an interface head 424, or the handle assembly 7 further includes an interface pipe 76 disposed between the handle housing 72 and the handle cover 74, a water passage is formed in the interface pipe 76, and the interface pipe 76 is connected to the interface head 424.

[0096] In this embodiment, the handle assembly 7 is installed outside the pot body 2. The handle assembly 7 is surrounded by a handle housing 72 and a handle cover 74, wherein the interior of the handle assembly 7 is hollow and provided with an inlet and outlet, thereby forming a water passage in the handle assembly 7. At the same time, an interface head 424 can be formed by the bottom of the handle housing 72 and the handle cover 74. During installation, the interface head 424 formed by the handle assembly 7 can be plugged in and out of the interface seat 422, thereby realizing water communication between the pot body 2 and the base assembly 1.

[0097] In another embodiment, the handle assembly 7 further includes an interface pipe 76 disposed between the handle housing 72 and the handle cover 74, and a water passage is formed in the interface pipe 76. That is, the interface pipe 76 can be detachably installed in the handle assembly 7. The interface pipe 76 is connected to the interface head 424, and the two are an integrated structure or a split structure.

[0098] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the second aspect of the present application provides a cooking utensil, comprising: a pot body assembly provided in the embodiment of the first aspect; a base assembly 1 for supporting the pot body assembly; a heating device 3, arranged on the base assembly 1 and / or the pot body 2, for heating the pot body 2 and making the steam generating chamber 26 generate steam.

[0099] The cooking utensil provided in the present application includes a base assembly 1, a pot assembly and a heating device 3, wherein the water in the steam generating chamber 26 of the pot assembly can be heated into steam under the action of the heating device 3, and the generated steam can enter the pot body 20 through the steam channel 28 to steam-heat the food. The base assembly 1 is used to support the pot assembly to achieve support and protection of the pot assembly. In addition, since the cooking utensil proposed in the present application includes the pot assembly provided in the embodiment of the first aspect, the cooking utensil includes all the beneficial effects of the pot assembly provided in the embodiment of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0100] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the heating device 3 is arranged on the base assembly 1 and corresponds to the bottom of the pot body 20 .

[0101] In this embodiment, the heating device 3 is arranged on the base assembly 1, corresponding to the bottom of the pot body 20, so that the pot body 2 and the heating device 3 are installed separately, which can simplify the structure of the pot body 2 and facilitate the cleaning of the pot body 2. Among them, the heating device 3 can be specifically used to heat the bottom of the pot body 2, so as to achieve the heating of the water in the steam generation chamber 26. In order to ensure that the heating device 3 heats the water in the steam generation chamber 26, the heating device 3 can be arranged close to the steam generator.

[0102] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the heating device 3 is at least partially arranged corresponding to the connection between the pot body 20 and the enclosure 22 , or the heating device 3 is at least partially arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom wall of the pot body 20 .

[0103] In this embodiment, since this type of cooking utensil is a steam cooking utensil, which mainly heats food based on the generated steam, the heating device 3 should be arranged as close to the steam generating chamber 26 as possible, so that a sufficiently large amount of steam can be generated in the steam generating chamber 26. Specifically, in order to ensure that the heating device 3 is arranged as close to the steam generating chamber 26 as possible, part of the heating device 3 can be arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom of the pot body 20, or part of the heating device 3 can be arranged corresponding to the connection between the pot body 20 and the enclosure 22 close to the side of the base assembly 1, so that part of the structure of the heating device 3 can be arranged relatively outside, so that the heating device 3 can be arranged relatively closer to the steam generating chamber 26, so that the steam generation rate of the entire product can be improved, and the steam heating effect can be improved.

[0104] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the heating device 3 includes: a first heating element 32 , which is arranged at the edge of the bottom of the pot body 2 ; and a second heating element 34 , which is arranged at the bottom of the pot body 2 and is surrounded by the first heating element 32 .

[0105] In this embodiment, a second heating element 34 is provided on the base assembly 1 for the cooking cavity 24, and the second heating element 34 can be turned on to heat the food in the cooking cavity 24. At the same time, a first heating element 32 is also provided on the base assembly 1, and the first heating element 32 is used to heat the steam generating cavity 26 to heat the water in the steam generating cavity 26 into steam. Among them, the first heating element 32 and the second heating element 34 can work separately or simultaneously. Among them, when water is filled in the steam generating cavity 26 and the first heating element 32 is turned on, the function of steaming can be realized, and when the second heating element 34 is turned on alone and the steam generating cavity 26 does not generate a large amount of steam, the function of frying and roasting can be realized. Of course, when frying and roasting food, it is also possible to add a little water to the steam generating cavity 26 according to actual needs so that a small amount of steam can be added to the cooking cavity 24, and some food will be too dry during the frying and roasting process.

[0106] Optionally, the first heating element 32 and the second heating element 34 may be assembled into a disc-shaped structure.

[0107] The second heating element 34 can be arranged at the middle of the bottom of the pot body 2. The first heating element 32 is arranged at the edge of the bottom of the pot body 2, and can heat the edge of the bottom of the pot body 2, and then use the edge of the bottom to transfer heat to the enclosure 22 and the side wall of the pot body 20, thereby heating the water in the steam generating chamber 26. Of course, the second heating element 34 can also be directly arranged on the enclosure 22 to heat the water by directly heating the enclosure 22, thereby generating steam.

[0108] Further, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the heating device 3 includes a double heating tube consisting of an inner ring and an outer ring. The outer ring heating tube is used to heat the water in the interlayer to generate steam, and the inner ring heating tube is used to fry the ingredients when using the frying or water-frying function, and to quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity 24 in the middle of the pot body 2 when using the steaming function. This arrangement can avoid frequent tripping of the thermostat due to dry burning of the middle part of the pot body 2 without contact with water during use, so that steam can be generated faster and continuously.

[0109] In the present embodiment, the type of the heating device 3 is not limited, such as a heating tube, a hot plate assembly, a PTC (a semiconductor heating ceramic), an electromagnetic coil disk, etc., and the assembly method is also not limited. It can be directly fixed to the pot body 2, or it can be fixed on the base assembly 1 and contact the pot body 2, as long as the function of heating the pot body 2 can be achieved.

[0110] Alternatively, if Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooking appliance includes a water inlet pipe 42, one end of which is connected to the water inlet channel 222, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 42 is used to connect to a water source.

[0111] In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe 42 is used to connect the water source and the water inlet channel 222. The water source can be a water tank 46 disposed inside the cooking appliance, or an external water source, such as a water pipe in the user's home.

[0112] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooking appliance further includes a water tank 46 for storing water, which is installed on the base assembly 1 and communicates with the water inlet channel 222 to supply water to the steam generating chamber 26. The water tank 46 is detachably connected to the water inlet channel 222.

[0113] In this embodiment, the cooking utensil itself is provided with a water tank 46, which can be arranged on the pot body 2 or on the base assembly 1. By arranging the water tank 46, the cooking utensil is not restricted by the water source, and its installation position is more flexible and it is more convenient to adjust the placement position of the cooking utensil. When the water tank 46 is on the base assembly 1, in order to ensure that the pot body 2 can be taken away for cleaning, the water inlet pipe 42 and the water tank 46 are detachably connected. When the pot body 2 needs to be cleaned, the water inlet pipe 42 and the water tank 46 can be disconnected, and when cooking, the water tank 46 and the water inlet pipe 42 can be reconnected.

[0114] Alternatively, if Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water tank 46 is installed on the base assembly 1, and the cooking utensil also includes a water inlet pipe 42 for connecting the water tank 46 and the water inlet channel 222, wherein the water inlet pipe 42 includes: an interface seat 422, installed on the base assembly 1, and connected to the water tank 46; an interface head 424, installed on the pot body 2, and connected to the water inlet channel 222; wherein, when the pot body 2 is installed on the base assembly 1, the interface seat 422 can cooperate with and communicate with the interface head 424, and after the pot body 2 and the base assembly 1 are separated, the interface seat 422 can be separated from the interface head 424.

[0115] In this embodiment, the water tank 46 is installed on the base assembly 1, so that the structure of the pot body 2 is relatively light, thereby facilitating the movement of the pot body 2. The water inlet pipe 42 includes an interface seat 422 and an interface head 424. When the pot body 2 is installed on the base assembly 1, the interface head 424 can cooperate with the interface seat 422 to enable the water tank 46 to communicate with the steam generating chamber 26, so that the water in the water tank 46 can be sent into the steam generating chamber 26 through the interface head 424 and the interface seat 422. When the pot body 2 is taken away, the interface head 424 can be automatically separated from the interface seat 422. This setting can realize a quick-release connection between the water tank 46 and the steam generating chamber 26 through the interface head 424 and the interface seat 422, thereby improving the user experience.

[0116] Optionally, the water inlet pipe 42 further includes: a first pipe section, mounted on the base assembly 1, for connecting the water tank 46 and the interface seat 422; and a second pipe section, mounted on the pot body 2, for connecting the interface head 424 and the water inlet channel 222. The second pipe section can be specifically a channel formed in the handle assembly 7, or can be a channel outside the handle assembly 7, for connecting the pot body 2 and the handle assembly 7.

[0117] In this embodiment, the water tank 46 and the interface seat 422 are connected via a first pipe section, and the pot body 2 and the interface head 424 are connected via a second pipe. The first pipe section and the second pipe section may be connecting pipes.

[0118] Alternatively, if Figure 5 As shown, the cooking appliance further includes a water pump 44 connected between the interface seat 422 and the water tank 46 .

[0119] In this embodiment, water can be pumped into the pot body 2 by the water pump 44. At the same time, the water pump 44 can also control the water inlet flow rate and when to start and end the water supply.

[0120] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes an adjusting member and a control device connected to each other. The adjusting member controls the amount of water entering the steam generating chamber 26 under the action of the control device, thereby being able to control the amount of steam generated and the steam generation rate. In this way, the speed and amount of steam generated can be matched with the current state of the cooking appliance, thereby preventing a large amount of heat from being dissipated to the outside world due to excessive steam generation, which not only wastes energy, but also affects the kitchen environment and causes more condensed water to remain in the pot body 2. By reasonably controlling the amount of steam, precise control of the amount of steam can be achieved, avoiding waste of heat and reducing condensed water in the pot.

[0121] Furthermore, the regulating member is a water pump 44. The control device can control the water inflow rate and when to start and end water supply through the water pump 44, thereby ensuring the steam generation rate in the cooking cavity 24.

[0122] Alternatively, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the base assembly 1 includes: an outer pot 12, the heating device 3 is installed in the outer pot 12, and the pot body 2 is installed in the outer pot 12 so as to be removable; and a base 14, which is arranged around at least a part of the outer wall of the outer pot 12.

[0123] By providing the outer pot 12, the pot body 2 can be insulated and protected to prevent the heat in the outer pot 12 from being lost. At the same time, the outer pot 12 can also prevent the heat of the pot body 2 from being excessively dissipated to the base 14. The base 14 surrounds the outer pot 12, thereby reducing the overall height of the cooking device. The water tank 46 is installed on the base 14 and is located on one side of the outer pot 12, so that it is convenient to add water to the water tank 46.

[0124] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the base 14 includes a casing, and the water tank 46 is located outside the casing, that is, the water tank 46 is an external water tank 46.

[0125] The cooking utensil in the present application is further described below by taking a multifunctional pot with steam entering from the side wall as an example.

[0126] Steaming and frying are commonly used cooking methods in life. Most of the steamers, frying machines and other products in the relevant solutions can only complete a single cooking process. Although some multi-function pots can steam and fry, different pot body 2 accessories need to be replaced, and the two cannot be completed in the same pot. Moreover, when the steaming function is performed, the user usually adds water manually, and the water in the entire pot or cavity needs to be heated to generate steam. Therefore, the steam is generated slowly and the amount of steam cannot be controlled. A large amount of heat escapes to the outside with the steam, which not only causes energy waste, but also a large amount of steam will affect the kitchen environment and cause more condensed water to remain in the pot body 2.

[0127] Based on the above problems, Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment proposes a multifunctional pot with steam entering the side wall, and its main structure includes a pot cover 6, a sealing ring 5, a steaming rack 8, a pot body 2, a nozzle, a handle, a water inlet pipe 42, a handle cover 74, a heating device 3, a base assembly 1, and a water tank 46. The pot body assembly is detachably assembled on the base assembly 1, wherein the pot body 2, the nozzle, the handle, the water inlet pipe 42, and the handle cover 74 together constitute a water inlet pipeline. When the pot body assembly is assembled on the machine base, one end of the pipeline is connected to the base assembly 1, and the other end is connected to the inside of the pot body 2. The water tank 46 is assembled on the base assembly 1, and the base assembly 1 contains a water pump 44, which can pump the water in the water tank 46 to the connection position and inject it into the inside of the pot body 2 through the water inlet pipeline. The steaming rack 8 accessory can be assembled in the pot body 2 for placing food or containers. The pot body 2 is provided with ribs on the side to form a sandwich separated from the middle of the pot body 2, and the ribs are provided with a plurality of through holes on the side walls, and the height of the center of the through holes can be higher than the assembly height of the steam rack 8 accessories, or can be lower than the assembly height of the steam rack 8 accessories. The top of the sandwich needs to be sealed so that the inside of the sandwich forms a closed cavity, and the sealing method is not limited. A separate sealing ring 5 can be provided, or the sealing ring 5 can be installed on the pot cover 6 to seal the sandwich as the pot cover 6 is assembled, or the top of the sandwich can be sealed by welding, snapping, gluing, etc.

[0128] During use, the water pump 44 pumps water into the interlayer of the pot cover 6 at a certain rate. Since the width of the interlayer is small, the water will quickly fill the bottom circle of the interlayer and be heated by the heating tube to generate water vapor. Since the top of the interlayer is sealed, the steam will spray out from the through hole after filling the interlayer, thereby directly contacting the food to achieve the purpose of cooking the food. Compared with directly pumping water into the pot body 2 without an interlayer, the advantages of this solution are: due to the limited number of water inlet channels of the pot body 2 and the large bottom area of ​​the pot body 2, directly pumping water will cause some areas of the pot body 2 to be dry, resulting in uneven steam generation, and different temperatures in different areas of the pot body 2. The present solution limits the flow of water through the interlayer, so that steam is generated around the pot body 2 and ejected from various air outlets on the side wall, ensuring that the steam distribution in the cavity is more uniform; when the height of the side wall air outlet holes is slightly higher than the assembly height of the steam rack 8 accessories, the steam generated in the interlayer can directly act on the food at a certain speed. Compared with the traditional method of generating steam from the bottom, there is no need to heat the food container first, which accelerates convective heat exchange and can increase the cooking rate; it isolates water from direct contact with food, and can prevent the food from being soaked in water and affecting the taste when steaming or frying food.

[0129] Further, such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, the heating device 3 of the pot body 2 is changed from a single heating tube to a double heating tube consisting of an inner ring and an outer ring. The outer ring heating tube is used to heat the water in the interlayer to generate steam, and the inner ring heating tube is used to fry the ingredients when using the frying or water-frying function, and to quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity in the middle of the pot body 2 when using the steaming function. This arrangement can avoid frequent tripping of the thermostat due to dry burning of the middle part of the pot body 2 without contact with water during use, so that steam can be generated faster and continuously.

[0130] In the present embodiment, the type of the heating device 3 is not limited, such as a heating tube, a hot plate assembly, a PTC heating element, an electromagnetic coil plate, etc., and the assembly method is also not limited. It can be directly fixed to the pot body 2, or fixed on the base assembly 1 and in contact with the pot body 2, as long as the function of heating the pot body 2 can be achieved.

[0131] One or more water inlet pipes are provided on the pot body assembly. When the pot body assembly is assembled on the machine base, one end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the machine base, and the other end is connected to the inside of the pot body 2. Under the action of the water pump 44, water can be pumped into the pot body 2 from the water tank 46.

[0132] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a sealed interlayer is arranged around the pot body 2, and air vents are arranged on the side wall of the interlayer. Water enters the interlayer and is heated to generate water vapor, which is sprayed into the cooking cavity from the air vents and can directly act on the food.

[0133] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the following description or will be learned through practice of the present application.

[0134] The core point of this embodiment is:

[0135] 1. The cooking appliance is provided with one or more water inlet pipes. When the cooking appliance is mounted on the base, one end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the base, and the other end is connected to the inside of the pot body 2. Under the action of the water pump 44, water can be pumped from the water tank 46 into the pot body 2.

[0136] 2. A sealed interlayer is arranged around the pot body 2, and air vents are arranged on the side wall of the interlayer. Water enters the interlayer and is heated to generate water vapor, which is sprayed into the cooking cavity from the air vents and can directly act on the food.

[0137] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" 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 present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does 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.

[0138] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pot assembly, characterized in that: The invention comprises a pot body, wherein the pot body comprises a pot main body, and a cooking cavity is arranged in the pot main body; A surrounding plate is arranged on the outside of the pot body and forms a steam generating chamber with the pot body; A water inlet channel is provided on the enclosure, or is surrounded by the enclosure and the pot body, and the water inlet channel is communicated with the steam generating chamber; Wherein, at least one steam channel is arranged on the side wall of the pot body, and the steam channel enables the steam generating cavity to communicate with the cooking cavity.

2. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooking cavity is surrounded by the steam generating cavity, and the steam generating cavity is an annular generating cavity or the steam generating cavity includes a plurality of cavities arranged along the circumference of the cooking cavity; There are multiple steam channels, and the multiple steam channels are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the pot body.

3. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The enclosure plate is arranged on the side wall of the pot body, and encloses the steam generating chamber together with the side wall of the pot body.

4. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The volume of the cooking cavity is greater than the volume of the steam generating cavity.

5. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The steam rack mounting structure, at least one steam channel is arranged on a side of the steam rack mounting structure close to the pot mouth of the pot body, or there are at least two steam channels, and at least two steam channels are arranged on both sides of the steam rack mounting structure along the axial direction of the pot body.

6. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the enclosure plate close to the pot opening of the pot body is connected to the pot body.

7. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An opening is provided between one end of the enclosure plate close to the pot opening of the pot body and the pot body, and the pot body assembly further comprises: A pot cover, used to cover the pot body to open or close the cooking cavity and the opening; A sealing ring is installed on the pot cover or the pot body and is used for sealing a gap formed between the pot cover and the pot body at the edge of the opening.

8. The pot assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot assembly is used for a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil comprises a base assembly, the pot assembly can be mounted on the base assembly, the base assembly comprises an interface seat, and the pot assembly comprises: An interface head, mounted on the pot body and connected to the water inlet channel; Wherein, when the pot body is installed on the base assembly, the interface seat can cooperate with and communicate with the interface head, and after the pot body and the base assembly are separated, the interface seat can be separated from the interface head.

9. The pot assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A handle assembly is mounted on the pot body, a water passage communicating with the water inlet passage is arranged in the handle assembly, and the interface head is mounted on the handle assembly, and the water passage is communicated with the interface head.

10. The pot assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The handle assembly can be detachably mounted outside the pot body, and comprises a handle housing and a handle cover; Wherein, the handle shell and the handle cover enclose the water passage and the interface head, or the handle assembly also includes an interface tube arranged between the handle shell and the handle cover, the water passage is formed in the interface tube, and the interface tube is connected to the interface head.

11. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: The pot assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10; A base assembly, used for carrying the pot assembly; The heating device is arranged on the base assembly and / or the pot body, and is used for heating the pot body and making the steam generating chamber generate steam.

12. The cooking device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The heating device is arranged on the base assembly and corresponds to the bottom of the pot body.

13. The cooking device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The heating device is at least partially arranged corresponding to the connection between the pot body and the enclosure, or the heating device is at least partially arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom wall of the pot body.

14. The cooking appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that The heating device is arranged on the base assembly, and the heating device comprises: A first heating element is arranged corresponding to the edge of the bottom of the pot body; The second heating element is arranged corresponding to the bottom of the pot body and is surrounded by the first heating element.

15. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: Also includes: A water tank, used for storing water, installed on the base assembly, connected to the water inlet channel, and used for supplying water to the steam generating chamber; The water tank is detachably connected to the water inlet channel.

16. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The base assembly comprises: An outer pot, wherein the heating device is installed in the outer pot, and the pot body is installed in the outer pot in a removable manner; A base is disposed around at least a portion of the outer wall of the outer pot.

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