Electric cooker capable of removing condensation

Abstract

The utility model provides an electric cooker capable of removing condensation, comprising a cooker body, the cooker body comprises a base and an upper cover, the upper cover is rotatably arranged relative to the base, an inner container is arranged in the base, the upper cover is provided with a cover plate used for covering the inner container, and the cover plate is provided with an arc-shaped curved surface recessed in the direction far away from the inner container; the water collection assembly comprises a water collection tank and a drainage pipe, the water collection tank is arranged on the upper cover and connected with the cover plate, the drainage pipe is connected with the water collection tank, and water drops flow into the water collection tank along the cover plate and are drained through the drainage pipe. According to the electric cooker capable of removing condensation, the technical problem that in the related technology, condensation generated on the cover plate drips onto food, and the taste of the food is affected is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, and particularly relates to a rice cooker with dew removal function. Background Art

[0002] A rice cooker is the most commonly used cooking tool for cooking rice. During the process of steaming food, a large amount of water vapor is generated, which condenses into dew and drips down from the upper cover of the cooker body. To prevent a large amount of dew from overflowing and flowing onto the table, a drainage hole is provided on the base of the cooker body. The condensed water droplets on the upper cover drip onto the base and flow into the designated water storage position along the drainage hole.

[0003] However, during the process of steaming food or keeping warm, especially when cooking rice, there will also be dew accumulated by water vapor on the top heat preservation cover plate used in conjunction with the inner pot. The dew on the cover plate directly drips into the rice in the inner pot. Currently, in the industry, in order to reduce the impact of dew on the taste of rice, an array of convex points is used to disperse the dew to ensure that the dew evenly drips onto the surface of the rice to reduce the degree of impact on the taste. However, the problem of affecting the taste still exists. Especially when opening the lid, a large amount of dew will gather and drip, resulting in a worse taste of the rice.

[0004] Therefore, the existing technology needs to be further developed. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the above technical deficiencies and provide a rice cooker with dew removal function to solve the technical problem that the dew generated on the cover plate in the related technology drips onto the food and affects the taste of the food.

[0006] To achieve the above technical purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: A rice cooker with dew removal function is provided, including: a cooker body, the cooker body includes a base and an upper cover, the upper cover is rotatably arranged relative to the base, an inner pot is arranged in the base, a cover plate for covering the inner pot is arranged on the upper cover, and an arc-shaped curved surface recessed in a direction away from the inner pot is arranged on the cover plate; a water collection assembly, the water collection assembly includes a water collection tank and a drainage pipe, the water collection tank is arranged on the upper cover, the water collection tank is connected to the cover plate, the drainage pipe is connected to the water collection tank, and water droplets flow into the water collection tank along the cover plate and are discharged through the drainage pipe.

[0007] Further, the water collection tank is of a ring structure and is arranged around the outer periphery of the cover plate.

[0008] Further, the cover plate includes an arc-shaped plate and a connecting plate, the arc-shaped plate and the connecting plate are connected, the connecting plate surrounds the arc-shaped plate, the arc-shaped plate has an arc-shaped curved surface recessed in a direction away from the inner pot, and the water collection tank is connected to the connecting plate.

[0009] Further, the water collecting tank includes a first water collecting plate, a second water collecting plate, and a third water collecting plate. The first water collecting plate, the second water collecting plate, and the third water collecting plate are connected in sequence. The first water collecting plate and the third water collecting plate are arranged in parallel, and the first water collecting plate and the third water collecting plate are respectively perpendicular to the second water collecting plate. The first water collecting plate and the second water collecting plate are both located below the arc-shaped plate. The third water collecting plate is connected to the connecting plate.

[0010] Further, the water collecting tank is detachably connected to the cover plate.

[0011] Further, the water collecting assembly further includes a plurality of fasteners. The fasteners sequentially pass through the connecting plate and the third water collecting plate to connect the cover plate to the water collecting tank. Each fastener is detachably arranged with the cover plate and the water collecting tank, and the fasteners are arranged at intervals.

[0012] Further, the base has a receiving cavity, the inner container is located in the receiving cavity, the water collecting assembly further includes a water collecting box, the water collecting box is arranged on the base, the water collecting box is located in the receiving cavity, and one end of the drain pipe far from the water collecting tank is connected to the water collecting box.

[0013] Further, the rice cooker for removing condensation further includes a liquid level sensor. The liquid level sensor is arranged in the water collecting box and is used to detect the water level in the water collecting box.

[0014] Further, the water collecting box is detachably arranged relative to the base.

[0015] Further, the rice cooker for removing condensation further includes a heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a heating plate. The heating plate is arranged on the upper cover and is located below the second water collecting plate. The heating plate is used to dry the water in the water collecting tank.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. For the rice cooker for removing condensation of the present utility model, after the water vapor generates condensation on the cover plate, it slides along the arc-shaped plate and falls into the surrounding water collecting tank, and is discharged through the drain pipe, thereby preventing the condensation from dripping onto the rice and affecting the taste, and improving the customer experience.

[0018] 2. For the rice cooker for removing condensation of the present utility model, a liquid level sensor is arranged in the water collecting box to monitor the discharged water volume in real time, so as to facilitate the timely treatment of the condensed water and ensure the normal operation of the rice cooker.

[0019] 3. For the rice cooker for removing condensation of the present utility model, the heating assembly is arranged to be connected to the controller of the rice cooker. Through the automatic heating function, the remaining water and moisture in the water collecting tank are dried to prevent bacteria from growing in the warm and humid environment. Description of the drawings

[0020] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the rice cooker for removing condensation adopted in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A in

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a water collecting box of a rice cooker for removing condensation water adopted in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Cooking pot body; 11. Base; 111. Protrusion; 12. Upper cover; 13. Inner pot; 14. Cover plate; 141. Arc-shaped plate; 142. Connecting plate; 15. Accommodating cavity; 2. Water collecting assembly; 21. Water collecting groove; 211. First water collecting plate; 212. Second water collecting plate; 213. Third water collecting plate; 22. Drain pipe; 23. Fastener; 24. Water collecting box; 241. Card slot; 242. Water collecting box cover; 3. Liquid level sensor; 4. Heating assembly; 41. Heating plate. Specific embodiments

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a rice cooker for removing condensation water is provided. Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, comprising: a cooking pot body 1, the cooking pot body 1 includes a base 11 and an upper cover 12, the upper cover 12 is rotatably arranged relative to the base 11, an inner pot 13 is arranged inside the base 11, a cover plate 14 for covering the inner pot 13 is arranged on the upper cover 12, and an arc-shaped curved surface recessed away from the inner pot 13 is arranged on the cover plate 14; a water collection assembly 2, the water collection assembly 2 includes a water collection tank 21 and a drain pipe 22, the water collection tank 21 is arranged on the upper cover 12, the water collection tank 21 is connected to the cover plate 14, the drain pipe 22 is connected to the water collection tank 21, and water droplets flow into the water collection tank 21 along the cover plate 14 and are discharged through the drain pipe 22. During the cooking process of a conventional rice cooker, after the evaporated water vapor condenses, a drain hole is arranged between the base 11 and the inner pot 13 to discharge the condensed water from the drain hole. For the condensed water generated on the cover plate corresponding to the upper surface of the inner pot, the usual treatment method is to arrange array bumps on the cover plate to disperse the condensed water and ensure that the condensed water evenly drips onto the rice surface to reduce the influence on the taste. In order to fundamentally solve the problem of affecting the taste, this embodiment provides a new treatment solution: First, the cover plate 14 above the inner pot 13 adopts an arc-shaped structure, and the arc-shaped plate surface presents a structure with the middle convex upward, that is, the middle position of the cover plate 14 is farther away from the inner pot 13, and the outer periphery of the cover plate 14 approaches the inner pot 13. A water collection tank 21 is arranged on the outer periphery of the cover plate 14. When the water vapor diffuses onto the cover plate 14 and becomes condensed water, under the action of gravity, the condensed water at the highest position flows into the water collection tank 21 along the arc-shaped curved surface and is discharged through the drain pipe 22, thereby preventing the condensed water from dripping onto the food in the inner pot 13, ensuring the taste of the food, and improving the user experience. The rice cooker with dew removal in this embodiment solves the technical problem that the condensed water generated on the cover plate in the related art drips onto the food and affects the taste of the food.

[0027] Refer to Figure 1 , for the rice cooker with dew removal in this embodiment, the water collection tank 21 is of a ring structure and is arranged around the outer periphery of the cover plate 14. The cover plate 14 is of a circular structure, and the water collection tank 21 is arranged along the entire outer edge of the cover plate 14, so that the condensed water can flow into the water collection tank 21 no matter from which direction it flows.

[0028] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , for the rice cooker with dew removal in this embodiment, the cover plate 14 includes an arc-shaped plate 141 and a connecting plate 142, the arc-shaped plate 141 and the connecting plate 142 are connected, the connecting plate 142 surrounds the arc-shaped plate 141, the arc-shaped plate 141 has an arc-shaped curved surface recessed away from the inner pot 13, and the water collection tank 21 is connected to the connecting plate 142. The water vapor forms condensed water on the arc-shaped plate 141 and flows along the direction from the middle to the outer periphery being high to low. After flowing to the connecting plate 142, it flows into the water collection tank 21 along the connecting plate 142.

[0029] Refer to Figure 2In the condensation-removing rice cooker of this embodiment, the water collecting tank 21 includes a first water collecting plate 211, a second water collecting plate 212 and a third water collecting plate 213, which are connected in sequence, are arranged in parallel, are perpendicular to the second water collecting plate 212, and are located below the arc plate 141. The third water collecting plate 213 is connected to the connecting plate 142. The first water collecting plate 211, the second water collecting plate 212 and the third water collecting plate 213 are connected in sequence to form an inverted U-shaped structure, and the first water collecting plate 211 and the second water collecting plate 212 are located below the arc plate 141, which is conducive to receiving condensation from the top in a larger area. The connecting plate 142 is located in the inverted U-shape and connected to the third water collecting plate 213. This design allows the condensation to flow into the inverted U-shaped groove more smoothly to avoid leakage of the condensation.

[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the de-condensation rice cooker of this embodiment, the water collecting tank 21 is detachably connected to the cover plate 14 so as to facilitate timely replacement of the water collecting tank 21.

[0031] See also Figure 2 In the decondensation rice cooker of this embodiment, the water collection assembly 2 further includes a plurality of fasteners 23, which sequentially pass through the connecting plate 142 and the third water collection plate 213 to connect the cover plate 14 with the water collection tank 21, and each fastener 23 is detachably arranged with the cover plate 14 and the water collection tank 21, and each fastener 23 is arranged at intervals. The fastener 23 is a screw, which is threadedly connected with the connecting plate 142 and the third water collection plate 213, so as to facilitate the disassembly of the water collection tank 21.

[0032] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the condensation-removing rice cooker of this embodiment, the base 11 has a receiving cavity 15, the inner pot 13 is located in the receiving cavity 15, the water collection assembly 2 also includes a water collection box 24, the water collection box 24 is arranged on the base 11, the water collection box 24 is located in the receiving cavity 15, and the end of the drain pipe 22 away from the water collection tank 21 is connected to the water collection box 24. The setting of the water collection tank 21 is limited by space, and the amount of water collected is small. In order to prevent condensation from overflowing and flowing into the rice in the inner pot, the drain pipe 22 is connected to the large-volume water collection box 24, and the water collection box 24 is used to store more condensed water. Since one end of the drain pipe 22 is connected to the upper cover 12 above, and the other end leads to the water collection box 24 of the lower base 11, in order to facilitate operation and aesthetics, the water collection box 24 is arranged in the base 11 at the rear end of the rice cooker, that is, the side where the upper cover 12 rotates relative to the base 11.

[0033] See also Figure 1, the rice cooker for removing condensation in this embodiment further includes a liquid level sensor 3. The liquid level sensor 3 is arranged in the water collecting box 24 and is used to detect the water level in the water collecting box 24. The liquid level sensor 3 is connected to the controller of the rice cooker. A maximum water storage level is set in the water collecting box 24. When the water level reaches the upper limit, the controller of the rice cooker triggers a water full reminder, and the user can pour out the condensed water in the water collecting box 24.

[0034] In the rice cooker for removing condensation in this embodiment, the water collecting box 24 is detachably arranged relative to the base 11. The water collecting box 24 is set to be detachable to facilitate pouring out the stored condensed water in time. There are many detachable methods. For example, Figure 3 As shown, two or more bumps 111 are arranged on the base 11, and clamping grooves 241 matching the bumps 111 are arranged at corresponding positions of the water collecting box 24. The bumps 111 are clamped in the clamping grooves 241 to connect the water collecting box 24 to the base 11. When taking out the water collecting box 24, just lift it up. The operation is simple, time-saving and labor-saving.

[0035] The connection mode between the base 11 and the water collecting box 24 can also be set as a snap connection. A V-shaped elastic sheet is arranged on the base 11. One end of the V-shaped elastic sheet is fixed on the base 11, and the other end can move freely after being stressed. A connection groove is arranged at the relative position of the water collecting box 24. When connecting the two, push the water collecting box 24 forcefully to snap the V-shaped elastic sheet into the connection groove, and the elastic sheet resets in the connection groove to clamp the water collecting box 24 on the base; apply force to the water collecting box 24 again to make the V-shaped elastic sheet deform, so as to take out the water collecting box 24 from the base 11. The detachable mode between the base 11 and the water collecting box 24 is not limited to the above structure, as long as the detachable function can be achieved.

[0036] In order to prevent the water in the water collecting box 24 from spilling due to shaking, a water collecting box cover 242 is covered on the water collecting box 24. The drain pipe 22 passes through the water collecting box cover 242 and enters the interior of the water collecting box 24. The connection mode between the water collecting box cover 242 and the water collecting box 24 is also diverse, such as snap-fastener type, rotary type, etc.

[0037] Refer to Figure 2 , the rice cooker for removing condensation in this embodiment further includes a heating component 4. The heating component 4 includes a heating plate 41. The heating plate 41 is arranged on the upper cover 12 and is located below the second water collecting plate 212. The heating plate 41 is used to dry the water in the water collecting groove 21. The heating plate 41 is arranged at the bottom of the water collecting groove 21. After the user finishes cooking, the drying mode will be automatically turned on to dry the residual water in the water collecting groove 21, avoiding the hidden danger of bacteria breeding caused by the warm and humid environment and ensuring the health of the user during use.

[0038] Set a program in the controller of the rice cooker. After the rice cooker program recognizes that the user has stopped using it, it will automatically start the drying mode to dry the residual water in the water collection tank 21. The drying mode lasts for 5 minutes at a temperature of 60 °C, which can completely dry the water. According to the user's needs, the time and temperature can also be adjusted. At the same time, a drying button is set on the control panel, and the user can also cancel the automatic drying function according to the needs and start the drying mode manually.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description of the present application, the claims and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0040] Optionally, the specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0041] The serial numbers of the above embodiments of the present application are only for description and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0042] In the above embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphases. For the parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0043] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A condensation-removing rice cooker, characterized in that: include: A pot body (1), the pot body (1) comprising a base (11) and an upper cover (12), the upper cover (12) being rotatably arranged relative to the base (11), an inner pot (13) being arranged in the base (11), a cover plate (14) for covering the inner pot (13) being arranged on the upper cover (12), and an arc-shaped curved surface being recessed in a direction away from the inner pot (13); A water collection component (2), the water collection component (2) comprising a water collection trough (21) and a drain pipe (22), the water collection trough (21) being arranged on the upper cover (12), the water collection trough (21) being connected to the cover plate (14), the drain pipe (22) being connected to the water collection trough (21), water droplets flowing into the water collection trough (21) along the cover plate (14) and being discharged through the drain pipe (22).

2. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collecting trough (21) is an annular structure, and the water collecting trough (21) is arranged around the outer circumference of the cover plate (14).

3. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover plate (14) comprises an arc-shaped plate (141) and a connecting plate (142); the arc-shaped plate (141) and the connecting plate (142) are connected; the connecting plate (142) is arranged around the arc-shaped plate (141); the arc-shaped plate (141) has an arc-shaped surface that is recessed in a direction away from the inner tank (13); and the water collecting trough (21) is connected to the connecting plate (142).

4. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water collecting trough (21) comprises a first water collecting plate (211), a second water collecting plate (212) and a third water collecting plate (213); the first water collecting plate (211), the second water collecting plate (212) and the third water collecting plate (213) are connected in sequence; the first water collecting plate (211) and the third water collecting plate (213) are arranged in parallel; the first water collecting plate (211) and the third water collecting plate (213) are respectively perpendicular to the second water collecting plate (212); the first water collecting plate (211) and the second water collecting plate (212) are both located below the arc-shaped plate (141); and the third water collecting plate (213) is connected to the connecting plate (142).

5. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water collecting tank (21) is detachably connected to the cover plate (14).

6. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water collection assembly (2) further comprises a plurality of fasteners (23), wherein the fasteners (23) sequentially pass through the connecting plate (142) and the third water collection plate (213) so as to connect the cover plate (14) with the water collection trough (21), and each of the fasteners (23) is detachably arranged with the cover plate (14) and the water collection trough (21), and each of the fasteners (23) is arranged at intervals.

7. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (11) has a receiving cavity (15), the inner tank (13) is located in the receiving cavity (15), the water collection assembly (2) also includes a water collection box (24), the water collection box (24) is arranged on the base (11), the water collection box (24) is located in the receiving cavity (15), and one end of the drain pipe (22) away from the water collection tank (21) is connected to the water collection box (24).

8. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The decondensation electric rice cooker further comprises a liquid level sensor (3), wherein the liquid level sensor (3) is arranged in the water collecting box (24), and the liquid level sensor (3) is used to detect the water level in the water collecting box (24).

9. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water collection box (24) is detachably arranged relative to the base (11).

10. The condensation-removing rice cooker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The de-condensation electric rice cooker further comprises a heating component (4), wherein the heating component (4) comprises a heating plate (41), wherein the heating plate (41) is arranged on the upper cover (12), wherein the heating plate (41) is located below the second water collecting plate (212), and wherein the heating plate (41) is used for drying water in the water collecting tank (21).

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