Water tank structure and cooking device with same

Abstract

The water tank structure comprises a water tank and a water tank seat, the front end of the water tank seat is provided with an opening, the water tank is contained in the water tank seat and can stretch out forwards through the opening of the water tank seat, the water tank structure further comprises a decoration panel, a first window is formed in the decoration panel, and when the water tank is contained in the water tank seat, the decoration panel can stretch out forwards through the opening of the water tank seat. A water tank panel on the front end face of the water tank is embedded in the first window, a groove is formed in the side face of one side of the front end of the water tank in a concave mode, when the water tank is contained in the water tank base, the groove is exposed out of the water tank base, a second window is formed in the decoration panel, and a cover plate is movably installed at the second window. The cover plate shields the second window, when the cover plate is pressed backwards, the second window is opened, and the groove is exposed through the second window. The door body does not need to be opened during water adding operation of the water tank, and compared with an existing water tank push-out mode, the water tank is pulled out in a manual mode, and operation is reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of cooking devices, in particular to a water tank structure and a cooking device with the water tank structure. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the water tank of a cooking device with a steaming function (such as a steam box, a steam oven, etc.) is generally arranged on the right side of the inner cavity, and the door body needs to be opened to add water to the water tank. For example, the Chinese invention patent "A Waterway Condition Control Structure, Method and Electric Steam Box of a Steaming Cooking Device" with the patent number ZL202110119181.X (the authorized announcement number is CN112704387A), and the Chinese invention patent "A Water Level Measuring Device for a Steam Box" with the patent number ZL201910810535.8 (the authorized announcement number is CN112438608A). This setting method not only makes the water tank water adding operation troublesome and affects the user experience, but also affects the cooking efficiency and cooking effect if the door is opened to add water during the cooking process.

[0003] Furthermore, the existing right-side water tank is generally a box structure extending forward and backward, and the water tank is accommodated in a water tank seat with an opening at the front side, and the water tank is generally pushed out by an electric structure or by a rebounder structure. For example, the Chinese invention patent "A Water Tank Automatic Pushing Structure and a Cooking Device" with the application number CN202110964315.8 (the publication number is CN113693434A), the Chinese utility model patent "A Water Tank Installation Structure of an Electric Steam Box" with the patent number ZL201721059173.6 (the authorized announcement number is CN208243387U), etc. However, the structures adopted by the above pushing methods are complex (for example, corresponding damping structures need to be added), which increases the production and manufacturing costs, and there is a problem of water tank pushing failure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a water tank structure with convenient water adding operation for the prior art.

[0005] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a water tank structure with convenient water adding operation, simple structure, convenient and reliable water tank pulling for the prior art.

[0006] The third technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cooking device with the above water tank structure for the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve at least one of the above technical problems is as follows: A water tank structure includes a water tank and a water tank base. The front end of the water tank base is open, and the water tank is slidably received in the water tank base in the front-back direction and can protrude forward through the opening of the water tank base. It is characterized in that it further includes a decorative panel vertically arranged in front of the above-mentioned water tank base in the left-right direction. A first window for the above-mentioned water tank to protrude forward is opened on the decorative panel. And when the water tank is received in the water tank base, the water tank panel on the front end face of the above-mentioned water tank is embedded in the above-mentioned first window, and the front surface of the water tank panel is flush with the front surface of the above-mentioned decorative panel.

[0008] A groove for finger gripping and pulling the water tank is recessed on one side surface of the front end of the above-mentioned water tank. When the water tank is received in the water tank base, the groove is exposed outside the water tank base. And a second window for fingers to extend into is opened on the above-mentioned decorative panel. A cover plate for shielding the second window is movably installed at the second window.

[0009] In the initial state, the above-mentioned cover plate shields the second window, and the front surface of the cover plate is flush with the front surface of the decorative panel. Press the cover plate backward, the second window opens, and the above-mentioned groove is exposed through the second window.

[0010] Further, a guiding rod extending in the front-back direction is fixed on the back surface of the cover plate. The cover plate is installed at the second window through the guiding rod and can be guided to move back and forth. And a return spring is sleeved on the guiding rod. In the initial state, the return spring is in its original state. When the cover plate is pressed backward, the above-mentioned return spring is compressed and makes the cover plate have a tendency to reset forward and re-shield the second window. Thus, when the cover plate is pressed backward, the cover plate moves horizontally backward under the action of the guiding rod. When the pressing force acting on the cover plate is withdrawn, the cover plate can automatically reset under the elastic force of the return spring, effectively ensuring the reliability of the forward and backward movement of the cover plate, and further ensuring the reliability of the water tank pulling action.

[0011] Further, a mounting seat is fixed on the rear surface of the decorative panel. The mounting seat includes a vertical wall located behind the above-mentioned cover plate, and a guiding hole for the above-mentioned guiding rod to pass through and move back and forth is opened on the vertical wall. And the above-mentioned return spring is clamped between the decorative panel and the vertical wall. On the one hand, it can make the cover plate move smoothly back and forth through the cooperation of the guiding rod and the guiding hole. On the other hand, it can realize the stable installation of the return spring and make the elastic force of the return spring act on the cover plate better.

[0012] Further, a limiting component for limiting the cover plate in the front-back direction is further included. Among them, in the initial state, the above-mentioned cover plate is limited in front on the vertical wall of the mounting seat, and when the cover plate is pressed in place, the cover plate is limited in the rear on the above-mentioned water tank base. Thus, the cover plate can be stably maintained in the initial state or the state of being pressed in place.

[0013] Further, the limiting component includes a hook rod fixed on the back surface of the above-mentioned cover plate and a hook hole formed on the vertical wall of the above-mentioned mounting base. Among them, the hook rod includes a rod portion extending forward and backward and a hook portion. The front end of the rod portion is fixed on the above-mentioned cover plate and the rear end has the above-mentioned hook portion. The rod portion is inserted into the hook hole and can move back and forth relative to the hook hole. In the initial state, the hook portion of the hook rod is hooked in the hook hole to realize the front limiting of the cover plate, so that the cover plate can be stably maintained in the state of covering the second window.

[0014] Further, the guide rod is fixed at the center of the back surface of the cover plate, and the above-mentioned hook rods are two and are respectively arranged on both sides of the guide rod. Correspondingly, the above-mentioned hook holes are also two corresponding to the hook rods one by one. Thereby, the cover plate can move back and forth more smoothly and can be more stably maintained in the initial state.

[0015] Further, the limiting component further includes a limiting protrusion protruding from the outer surface of the above-mentioned water tank base and located behind the above-mentioned mounting base. When the cover plate is pressed in place, the vertical wall of the above-mentioned mounting base abuts against the limiting protrusion front and back. Thereby, the rear limiting of the cover plate is realized to avoid excessive rearward movement of the cover plate.

[0016] Further, the limiting protrusion is a limiting rib protruding circumferentially on the surface of the above-mentioned water tank along the cross-sectional direction of the water tank base, and at least two such limiting ribs are provided at intervals along the length direction of the water tank base. In this way, while realizing the rear limiting of the cover plate, the structure of the water tank base can be made more firm.

[0017] Further, when the water tank is accommodated in the water tank base, the front end portion of the water tank is exposed outside the water tank base so that the above-mentioned groove is exposed outside the water tank base, and the edge of the water tank base corresponding to the groove is recessed backward to form a notch. Thereby, it is more convenient for a finger to reach into the groove.

[0018] Further, the groove is arranged on the top surface of the water tank, and the upper edge of the above-mentioned first window is recessed upward to form the above-mentioned second window. Such a design conforms to ergonomics, is convenient for a finger to press the cover plate and reach into the groove to pull the water tank.

[0019] The technical solution adopted to further solve the above-mentioned second technical problem is: a cooking device, including an inner container and a door body for covering the inner container, characterized in that it further includes the above-mentioned water tank structure, the above-mentioned water tank base is arranged on one side of the inner container, and the decorative panel is arranged on one side of the above-mentioned door body.

[0020] Further, in the closed door state, the front surface of the door body is flush with the front surface of the above-mentioned decorative panel. Thereby, the front appearance of the cooking device can be made beautiful.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: a first window is provided on the decorative panel for the water tank to extend forward, so that the door does not need to be opened when the water tank is filled with water, and the operation is convenient. Moreover, when the water tank is accommodated in the water tank seat, the front of the water tank panel is flush with the front of the decorative panel, so that the front appearance is beautiful.

[0022] Furthermore, a groove is provided at the front end of the water tank. When adding water, the cover plate is pressed backwards, the second window is opened, and the groove is exposed through the second window. At this time, fingers can be hooked in the groove to pull the water tank forward. The water tank is easy to pull out, and compared with the existing water tank pushing method, the utility model pulls out the water tank manually, and the operation is reliable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in another direction;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along the bb direction;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along the aa direction;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part B;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial structural exploded view of the cooking device in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure in another direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to the directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0033] As Figures 1 to 8 shown, a cooking device includes an inner container 1 and a door body 2 for covering the inner container 1. It further includes a water tank structure, and the water tank structure includes a water tank 4 and a water tank seat 5. The front end of the water tank seat 5 is open, and the water tank 4 is slidably received in the water tank seat 5 in the front-rear direction and can extend forward through the opening of the water tank seat 5.

[0034] Furthermore, the above water tank structure further includes a decorative panel 3 vertically arranged in the left-right direction in front of the above water tank seat 5. A first window 31 for the above water tank 4 to extend forward is provided on the decorative panel 3. When the water tank 4 is received in the water tank seat 5, a water tank panel 41 on the front end face of the above water tank 4 is embedded in the first window 31, and the front surface of the water tank panel 41 is flush with the front surface of the above decorative panel 3. A groove 42 for finger gripping to pull the water tank 4 is recessed on one side surface at the front end of the water tank 4. When the water tank 4 is received in the water tank seat 5, the groove 42 is exposed outside the water tank seat 5. A second window 32 for fingers to extend into is provided on the above decorative panel 3, and a cover plate 6 for shielding the second window 32 is movably installed at the second window 32. In the initial state, the above cover plate 6 shields the second window 32, and the front surface of the cover plate 6 is flush with the front surface of the decorative panel 3. Press the cover plate 6 backward, the second window 32 is opened, and the above groove 42 is exposed through the second window 32.

[0035] As can be seen from the above, in the present utility model, a first window 31 is provided on the decorative panel 3 for the above-mentioned water tank 4 to protrude forward. In this way, it is not necessary to open the door body 2 when filling water into the water tank 4, and the operation is convenient. Moreover, when the water tank 4 is accommodated in the water tank seat 5, the front surface of the water tank panel 41 is flush with the front surface of the above-mentioned decorative panel 3, so that the front appearance can be made beautiful. Further, a groove 42 is provided at the front end of the water tank 4. When filling water, the cover plate 6 is pressed backward, the second window 32 is opened, and the above-mentioned groove 42 is exposed through the second window 32. At this time, the finger can be hooked in the groove 42 to pull the water tank 4 forward. The operation of pulling out the water tank 4 is convenient. Compared with the existing way of pushing out the water tank 4, in the present utility model, the water tank 4 is pulled out manually, and the operation is reliable.

[0036] In addition, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned water tank seat 5 is provided on one side of the inner container 1, and the decorative panel 3 is provided on one side of the above-mentioned door body 2. Preferably, in the closed state of the door, the front surface of the above-mentioned door body 2 is flush with the front surface of the above-mentioned decorative panel 3, so that the front appearance of the cooking device can be made beautiful.

[0037] Further, a guiding rod 61 extending in the front-rear direction is fixed on the back surface of the above-mentioned cover plate 6. The cover plate 6 is installed at the above-mentioned second window 32 through the guiding rod 61 so as to be guided to move back and forth, and a return spring 7 is sleeved on the guiding rod 61. In the initial state, the return spring 7 is in its original state. When the cover plate 6 is pressed backward, the above-mentioned return spring 7 is compressed and the cover plate 6 has a tendency to return forward to cover the above-mentioned second window 32 again. In this way, when the cover plate 6 is pressed backward, the cover plate 6 moves horizontally backward under the action of the guiding rod 61. When the pressing force acting on the cover plate 6 is withdrawn, the cover plate 6 can automatically reset under the elastic force of the return spring 7, effectively ensuring the reliability of the forward and backward movement of the cover plate 6, and further ensuring the reliability of the pulling-out action of the water tank 4.

[0038] Further, a mounting seat 33 is fixed on the rear surface of the above-mentioned decorative panel 3. The mounting seat 33 includes a vertical wall 331 located behind the above-mentioned cover plate 6, and a guiding hole 3311 for the above-mentioned guiding rod 61 to pass through and move back and forth is provided on the vertical wall 331. The above-mentioned return spring 7 is clamped between the decorative panel 3 and the vertical wall 331. On the one hand, it can make the cover plate 6 move smoothly back and forth through the cooperation of the guiding rod 61 and the guiding hole 3311. On the other hand, it can realize the stable installation of the return spring 7 and enable the elastic force of the return spring 7 to act on the cover plate 6 better.

[0039] Further, a limiting component for limiting the cover plate 6 to move back and forth is further included. Among them, in the initial state, the above-mentioned cover plate 6 is limited in front by the vertical wall 331 of the mounting seat 33, and when the cover plate 6 is pressed in place, the cover plate 6 is limited in the rear by the above-mentioned water tank seat 5, so that the cover plate 6 can be stably maintained in the initial state or the state where it is pressed in place.

[0040] Furthermore, the above-mentioned limiting component includes a hook rod 62 fixed on the back surface of the above-mentioned cover plate 6 and a hook hole 3312 opened on the vertical wall 331 of the above-mentioned mounting seat 33. Among them, the hook rod 62 includes a rod portion 621 extending forward and backward and a hook portion 622. The front end of the rod portion 621 is fixed on the above-mentioned cover plate 6 and the rear end has the above-mentioned hook portion 622. The above-mentioned rod portion 621 is inserted into the above-mentioned hook hole 3312 and can move back and forth relative to the hook hole 3312. In the initial state, the hook portion 622 of the above-mentioned hook rod 62 is hooked in the above-mentioned hook hole 3312 to realize the front limiting of the cover plate 6, so that the cover plate 6 can be stably maintained in the state of covering the second window 32. Preferably, the above-mentioned guide rod 61 is fixed at the center of the back surface of the cover plate 6, and the above-mentioned hook rod 62 is two and is respectively arranged on both sides of the guide rod 61. Correspondingly, the above-mentioned hook holes 3312 are also two corresponding to the hook rods 62 one by one. Thereby, the cover plate 6 can move back and forth more smoothly and can be more stably maintained in the initial state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned mounting seat 33 is a square box with an opening facing downward, and the front side of the square box is open and fixed to the back surface of the above-mentioned cover plate 6.

[0041] Furthermore, the above-mentioned limiting component further includes a limiting protrusion protruding from the outer surface of the above-mentioned water tank seat 5 and located behind the above-mentioned mounting seat 33. In the state where the above-mentioned cover plate 6 is pressed in place, the vertical wall 331 of the above-mentioned mounting seat 33 abuts against the limiting protrusion front and back, thereby realizing the rear limiting of the cover plate 6 and preventing the cover plate 6 from moving backward excessively. In this embodiment, specifically, the above-mentioned limiting protrusion is a limiting rib 51 protruding circumferentially on the surface of the above-mentioned water tank 4 along the cross-sectional direction of the water tank seat 5, and at least two of the limiting ribs 51 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the water tank seat 5. In this way, while realizing the rear limiting of the cover plate 6, the structure of the water tank seat 5 can be made more firm.

[0042] Furthermore, in the state where the above-mentioned water tank 4 is accommodated in the water tank seat 5, the front end portion of the water tank 4 is exposed outside the water tank seat 5 so that the above-mentioned groove 42 is exposed outside the water tank seat 5, and the edge of the water tank seat 5 corresponding to the groove 42 is recessed backward to form a notch 52, so that it is more convenient for a finger to extend into the groove 42. Preferably, the above-mentioned groove 42 is arranged on the top surface of the water tank 4, and the upper edge of the above-mentioned first window 31 is recessed upward to form the above-mentioned second window 32. Such a design conforms to ergonomics, facilitates pressing the cover plate 6 with a finger, and extending the finger into the groove 42 to pull the water tank 4.

Claims

1. A water tank structure, comprising a water tank (4) and a water tank seat (5), wherein the front end of the water tank seat (5) is open, and the water tank (4) is accommodated in the water tank seat (5) in a front-to-back sliding manner and can extend forward through the opening of the water tank seat (5), characterized in that: The water tank (4) is provided with a first window (31) for the water tank (4) to extend forward, and the water tank (4) is provided with a decorative panel (3) arranged vertically in front of the water tank seat (5) in the left-right direction. When the water tank (4) is accommodated in the water tank seat (5), the water tank panel (41) on the front end surface of the water tank (4) is embedded in the first window (31), and the front surface of the water tank panel (41) is flush with the front surface of the decorative panel (3). A groove (42) is formed on one side of the front end of the water tank (4) for gripping with fingers to pull the water tank (4). When the water tank (4) is accommodated in the water tank seat (5), the groove (42) is exposed outside the water tank seat (5). A second window (32) is formed on the decorative panel (3) for inserting fingers into. A cover plate (6) for covering the second window (32) is movably installed at the second window (32). In the initial state, the cover plate (6) covers the second window (32), and the front side of the cover plate (6) is flush with the front side of the decorative panel (3); when the cover plate (6) is pressed backward, the second window (32) is opened, and the groove (42) is exposed through the second window (32).

2. The water tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide rod (61) extending forward and backward is fixed on the back of the cover plate (6). The cover plate (6) is installed at the second window (32) in a forward and backward guided manner by the guide rod (61). A return spring (7) is sleeved on the guide rod (61). In an initial state, the return spring (7) is in an original state. When the cover plate (6) is pressed backward, the return spring (7) is compressed and causes the cover plate (6) to have a tendency to return forward and cover the second window (32) again.

3. The water tank structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting seat (33) is fixed on the rear surface of the decorative panel (3), and the mounting seat (33) includes a vertical wall (331) located behind the cover plate (6), and a guide hole (3311) is provided on the vertical wall (331) for the guide rod (61) to pass through and move back and forth, and the return spring (7) is sandwiched between the decorative panel (3) and the vertical wall (331).

4. The water tank structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting assembly for limiting the front and rear positions of the cover plate (6), wherein in an initial state, the cover plate (6) is limited in front on the vertical wall (331) of the mounting seat (33), and when the cover plate (6) is pressed into place, the cover plate (6) is limited in rear on the water tank seat (5).

5. The water tank structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting assembly comprises a hook rod (62) fixed on the back side of the cover plate (6) and a hook hole (3312) provided on the vertical wall (331) of the mounting seat (33), wherein the hook rod (62) comprises a rod portion (621) and a hook portion (622) extending forward and backward, the front end of the rod portion (621) is fixed on the cover plate (6) and the rear end has the hook portion (622), the rod portion (621) is inserted into the hook hole (3312) and can move back and forth relative to the hook hole (3312), and in an initial state, the hook portion (622) of the hook rod (62) is hooked in the hook hole (3312).

6. The water tank structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide rod (61) is fixed at the center of the back side of the cover plate (6), and the hook rods (62) are two and are respectively arranged on both sides of the guide rod (61). Correspondingly, the hook holes (3312) are also two and correspond one to one with the hook rods (62).

7. The water tank structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting assembly also includes a limiting protrusion protruding from the outer surface of the water tank seat (5) and located behind the mounting seat (33); when the cover plate (6) is pressed into place, the vertical wall (331) of the mounting seat (33) abuts against the limiting protrusion in front and back.

8. The water tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting protrusion is a limiting convex rib (51) circumferentially provided on the surface of the water tank (4) along the cross-sectional direction of the water tank seat (5), and the limiting convex ribs (51) are at least two and are spaced apart along the length direction of the water tank seat (5).

9. The water tank structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: When the water tank (4) is accommodated in the water tank seat (5), the front end of the water tank (4) is exposed from the water tank seat (5) so that the groove (42) is exposed from the water tank seat (5), and the edge of the water tank seat (5) corresponding to the groove (42) is recessed backward to form a notch (52).

10. The water tank structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The groove (42) is arranged on the top surface of the water tank (4), and the upper edge of the first window (31) is recessed upward to form the second window (32).

11. A cooking device, comprising an inner pot (1) and a door (2) for covering the inner pot (1), characterized in that: It also includes a water tank structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the water tank seat (5) is arranged on one side of the inner tank (1), and the decorative panel (3) is arranged on one side of the door body (2).

12. The cooking device according to claim 11, characterized in that In the closed state, the front face of the door body (2) is flush with the front face of the decorative panel (3).

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