Water tank and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank and a cooking utensil. The water tank is used for the cooking utensil and comprises a shell, the shell comprises a bottom wall and a barrel-shaped wall, the barrel-shaped wall is connected to one side of the bottom wall, one part of the outer surface of the barrel-shaped wall is a plane section, the plane section and a cover body are arranged in a spaced mode, and an opening is formed in the plane section; the cover body is detachably connected to the side, away from the bottom wall, of the cylindrical wall, a containing cavity is defined by the shell and the cover body, and the opening communicates with the containing cavity. The structure of the water tank is reasonably arranged, so that the water tank has the advantages of being easy to disassemble, assemble and clean, operation is convenient, and sanitation and cleanliness of the cooking utensil using the water tank can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, and in particular to a water tank and a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a square water tank is provided in the steam oven. The square water tank is an integrated structure. This arrangement is not conducive to the cleaning and maintenance of the water tank, increases the difficulty of cleaning and maintenance of the water tank, and reduces the cleanliness and hygiene of the steam oven. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] To this end, a first aspect of the present application proposes a water tank.

[0005] A second aspect of the present application provides a cooking appliance.

[0006] In view of this, the first aspect of the present application provides a water tank for cooking appliances, comprising: a shell, the shell comprising a bottom wall and a cylindrical wall, the cylindrical wall is connected to one side of the bottom wall, a portion of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is a plane section, and the plane section is provided with an opening; a cover body, the cover body is detachably connected to the side of the cylindrical wall away from the bottom wall, the plane section and the cover body are arranged at intervals, the shell and the cover body enclose a accommodating cavity, and the opening is connected to the accommodating cavity.

[0007] The water tank provided in the present application comprises a shell and a cover. The shell comprises a bottom wall and a cylindrical wall. The cylindrical wall is connected to one side of the bottom wall, and the cover is detachably connected to the cylindrical wall. In other words, the shell and the cover are detachably connected.

[0008] When the water tank needs to be cleaned or maintained, the cover can be separated from the shell, and the inner surface of the cover and the inner surface of the shell can be cleaned separately using cleaning tools, that is, it is convenient to dump the residual water in the water tank and clean the water tank. This arrangement makes the water tank easy to disassemble and clean, and is convenient to operate, which can ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the cooking utensils using the water tank.

[0009] Furthermore, the shell includes a cylindrical wall, that is, the structure after the shell and the cover are assembled is cylindrical. This arrangement allows the water tank to be installed in the cooking utensil, which can reduce the contact area between the water tank and other components of the cooking utensil, reduce the resistance when assembling the water tank, and enable the water tank to be easily assembled into place.

[0010] Furthermore, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is a planar section. The planar section is provided with an opening that communicates with the accommodation cavity. It can be understood that water is contained in the accommodation cavity, and the opening is located on the side wall of the water tank. When water needs to be injected into the water tank, the water tank is pulled outwards until the opening is exposed, and water is injected into the accommodation cavity through the opening. That is to say, the operation of injecting water into the water tank through the opening can be completed without removing the water tank as a whole. This setting greatly reduces the operation difficulty of filling the water tank. At the same time, since the opening is located on the planar section, users can observe the true water level in the water tank through the opening. It can be understood that if the opening is provided on the arc section of the cylindrical wall, the deviation of the water level observed through the opening is greater, which is not convenient for understanding the true water level in the water tank.

[0011] In addition, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is a planar section. This setting can reduce the height of the housing at the planar section, so that interference with other components of the cooking appliance can be avoided, which is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the water tank and improving the use performance and market competitiveness of the water tank.

[0012] In addition, the planar section and the cover body are arranged at intervals. That is, a part of the cylindrical wall is located between the planar section and the cover body. In this way, the height of the structure at the detachable connection between the housing and the cover body will not be changed, the processing difficulty of the cover body will not be increased, and while ensuring the effective assembly of the cover body and the housing, the production cost of the product can be taken into account.

[0013] It can be understood that when the water tank is assembled in the cooking appliance, the opening faces upwards, and the water in the water tank will not flow out of the water tank through the opening.

[0014] According to the water tank described above in the present application, the following additional technical features may also be provided:

[0015] In some embodiments, optionally, the opening is closer to the cover body than to the bottom wall.

[0016] In this embodiment, the setting position of the opening is further defined.

[0017] Specifically, the opening is closer to the cover body than to the bottom wall. That is, the distance from the side of the opening facing the bottom wall to the bottom wall is greater than the distance from the side of the opening facing the cover body to the cover body. It can also be said that the opening is arranged close to the cover body.

[0018] In this way, when filling water, pulling out a relatively small part of the water tank can expose the opening, so that the filling operation can be completed. That is to say, the filling operation can be completed by pulling out a relatively small part of the water tank.

[0019] It can be understood that when assembling the water tank, the bottom wall of the housing enters the cooking appliance first, that is, the housing enters the cooking appliance earlier than the cover body. When pulling out the water tank, the cover body leaves the outer shell of the cooking appliance earlier than the housing.

[0020] In some embodiments, optionally, along the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall and the cover body, the maximum distance between any two points on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is greater than the distance between the opposite end faces of the planar section.

[0021] In this embodiment, the structure of the planar section is further defined.

[0022] Specifically, along the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall and the cover body, the maximum distance between any two points on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is greater than the distance between the opposite end faces of the planar section.

[0023] This setting can ensure the thickness of the cylindrical wall at the planar section, can ensure the structural strength of the cylindrical wall, while ensuring the effectiveness and feasibility of containing liquid, reduce the probability of deformation of the water tank, and is beneficial to extending the service life of the water tank.

[0024] In some embodiments, optionally, the cylindrical wall is a light-transmitting wall; or the housing is a light-transmitting housing.

[0025] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing is further defined. The cylindrical wall of the housing is a light-transmitting wall, or the housing is a light-transmitting housing.

[0026] This setting makes a part of the wall surface of the water tank a light-transmitting structure. In this way, the inside of the water tank can be observed through the housing, the situation of accumulated impurities in the water tank can be clearly understood, and the sanitation situation in the water tank can be clearly understood. In this way, the water tank can be cleaned in time to ensure the sanitation and cleanliness of the cooking appliance during use.

[0027] In some embodiments, optionally, the planar section is further provided with a surrounding rib, and the surrounding rib is arranged around the opening.

[0028] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing is further defined.

[0029] Specifically, the planar section is further provided with a surrounding rib, and the surrounding rib is arranged around the opening. The surrounding rib protrudes from the planar section. The surrounding rib has the function of blocking water. In this way, when assembling a water tank containing more water, due to the setting of the surrounding rib, the water flow will not flow out through the opening, and it can prevent the water in the water tank from flowing into the interior of the cooking appliance through the opening, and can ensure the use performance of the product.

[0030] In some embodiments, optionally, the planar section is further provided with an installation marking portion, and the installation marking portion is located between the opening and the bottom wall.

[0031] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing is further defined.

[0032] Specifically, the planar section is further provided with an installation marking portion, and the installation marking portion is located between the opening and the bottom wall.

[0033] Optionally, the installation identification part is closer to the bottom wall of the housing than the cover body. In other words, the distance from the side of the installation identification part facing the bottom wall to the bottom wall is less than the distance from the side of the installation identification part facing the cover body to the cover body.

[0034] The orientation and the pushing direction during the assembly of the water tank can be determined through the installation identification part, which simplifies the process of assembling the water tank, reduces the difficulty of assembling the water tank, and enables the water tank to be efficiently and smoothly assembled to the designated position of the cooking appliance.

[0035] In some embodiments, optionally, the installation identification part is a convex part protruding from the flat section.

[0036] In this embodiment, the structure of the installation identification part is further defined.

[0037] Specifically, the installation identification part is a convex part protruding from the flat section. That is, the installation identification part protrudes from the flat section. This setting makes the installation identification part a three-dimensional structure, which is beneficial to improving the visibility of the installation identification part.

[0038] Optionally, the installation identification part is a protruding arrow.

[0039] Optionally, the installation identification part is protruding text.

[0040] In some embodiments, optionally, a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals are provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall, and each support rib extends in the direction from the bottom wall to the cover body; wherein, the accommodating cavity is located between the flat section and the support ribs.

[0041] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing is further defined.

[0042] Specifically, a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals are provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall, and each support rib extends in the direction from the bottom wall to the cover body.

[0043] Optionally, the plurality of support ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical part. The plurality of support ribs have the functions of supporting and fixing the cylindrical wall. Specifically, when the water tank is assembled to the cooking appliance, the support ribs are in contact with other components of the cooking appliance.

[0044] It can be understood that the accommodating cavity is located between the flat section and the support ribs. That is, the support ribs and the flat section are arranged oppositely. In this way, the positional relationship between the installation surface of the water tank and the opening can be ensured, so that the flat section will not tilt. In this way, the water level will not tilt, and more liquid can be accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0045] In addition, each support rib extends in the direction from the bottom wall to the cover body, that is, the extending direction of the support rib is defined. This setting can ensure the contact area between the water tank and other components during assembly, which is beneficial to ensuring the flatness of the flat section and avoiding the liquid flowing out of the water tank through the opening due to the tilt of the flat section.

[0046] In some embodiments, optionally, the support ribs are cylindrical ribs, and the maximum distances from the points on any two support ribs to the planar section are equal.

[0047] In this embodiment, the mating structure of the plurality of support ribs and the planar section is further defined.

[0048] Specifically, the support ribs are cylindrical ribs, and the maximum distances from the points on any two support ribs to the planar section are equal.

[0049] After the water tank is assembled, the support ribs are supported on other components of the cooking appliance. Since the maximum distances from the points on any two support ribs to the planar section are equal, the flatness of the planar section located above can be ensured, so that the planar section will not tilt. In this way, the water level will not tilt, and more liquid can be accommodated in the accommodating cavity.

[0050] That is to say, by defining the mating structure of the plurality of support ribs, while ensuring the contact area between the water tank and other components during assembly, it is beneficial to ensure the flatness of the planar section and avoid the liquid flowing out of the water tank through the opening due to the tilt of the planar section.

[0051] In addition, the support ribs are cylindrical ribs, and the contact between the support ribs and other components is a line contact. In this way, while ensuring the stability and reliability of the water tank assembly, the resistance during the assembly of the water tank can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of disassembling and assembling the water tank.

[0052] In some embodiments, optionally, the cylindrical wall includes a first wall section and a second wall section. The first wall section is connected between the second wall section and the bottom wall. The second wall section is detachably connected to the cover body, and the planar section is provided on the first wall section; the support ribs extend from the bottom wall to the connection between the first wall section and the second wall section.

[0053] In this embodiment, the structure of the cylindrical wall is further defined.

[0054] Specifically, the cylindrical wall includes a first wall section and a second wall section. The first wall section is connected between the second wall section and the bottom wall. Among them, the second wall section is detachably connected to the cover body, and a part of the outer surface of the first wall section is the planar section.

[0055] The mating structure of the support ribs and the cylindrical wall is defined.

[0056] Specifically, the support ribs extend from the bottom wall to the connection between the first wall section and the second wall section. This setting extends the length of the support ribs, thereby increasing the contact area between the water tank and other components of the cooking appliance, which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the water tank assembly.

[0057] In some embodiments, optionally, the planar section extends from the bottom wall towards the second wall section, and the planar section and the second wall section are arranged at intervals.

[0058] In this embodiment, the mating structure between the flat section and the housing is further defined.

[0059] The flat section extends from the bottom wall towards the second wall section, and the flat section and the second wall section are arranged at intervals.

[0060] That is, the extending direction of the flat section is defined. This setting increases the area of the flat section, which can effectively reduce the interference between the flat section and other components of the cooking appliance from the starting end, is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the water tank, and is beneficial to improving the service performance and market competitiveness of the water tank.

[0061] In some embodiments, optionally, the part of the cylindrical wall between the second wall section and the flat section is smoothly transitioned with the flat section.

[0062] In this embodiment, the structure of the cylindrical wall is further defined.

[0063] Specifically, the part of the cylindrical wall between the second wall section and the flat section is smoothly transitioned with the flat section. This setting can simplify the difficulty of the mold for processing the housing, is more convenient for the housing to be demolded, and can reduce the processing cost of the water tank.

[0064] In addition, this setting can reduce the stress of the part of the cylindrical wall between the second wall section and the flat section, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the housing.

[0065] In some embodiments, optionally, a chamfer is provided at the end of the support rib facing away from the cover body.

[0066] In this embodiment, the structure of the support rib is further defined.

[0067] Specifically, a chamfer is provided at the end of the support rib facing away from the cover body.

[0068] The chamfer has a guiding effect, enabling the water tank to be smoothly inserted into the cooking appliance. In addition, a chamfer is provided at the end of the support rib facing away from the cover body, and the chamfer also has the effect of reducing interference, facilitating the pushing of the water tank into the cooking appliance.

[0069] In some embodiments, optionally, the water tank further includes: a seal, and the seal abuts between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body.

[0070] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank is further defined such that the water tank further includes a seal, and the seal abuts between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body.

[0071] The seal has the function of sealing the connection between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body. This enables the liquid in the water tank not to leak out of the water tank through the connection between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body, can ensure the dryness of the part of the cooking appliance located at the water tank, and provides a structural support for ensuring the safety and reliability of the use of the cooking appliance.

[0072] Optionally, the seal is interference-connected between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover.

[0073] In some embodiments, optionally, a first connection portion is provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall, and a second connection portion is provided on the inner surface of the cover body, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are detachably connected; a sealing member is provided on the side of the second connection portion away from the bottom wall of the cylindrical wall.

[0074] In this embodiment, the matching structure of the cover body, the seat body and the sealing member is further defined.

[0075] Specifically, a first connection portion is provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall, and a second connection portion is provided on the inner surface of the cover body. The first connection portion and the second connection portion cooperate to meet the use requirement of detachable connection between the cover body and the seat body.

[0076] The sealing member is arranged on the side of the second connection part away from the bottom wall of the cylindrical wall, that is, the second connection part also has the function of clamping the sealing member. That is, the second connection part has the function of limiting and fixing the sealing member. In other words, the second connection part has the function of being detachably connected to the first connection part and also has the function of fixing the sealing member, which can ensure the effective assembly dimensions of the first connection part, the second connection part and the sealing member.

[0077] Specifically, the sealing member is pressed by the cover body and the housing so that the sealing member is interference-fitted between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body, thereby achieving sealing and fixing of the cover body and the seat body.

[0078] Optionally, the sealing member includes a sealing gasket, a sealing ring, etc., which are not listed here one by one.

[0079] In some embodiments, optionally, the connection method between the first connection part and the second connection part includes any one of the following: a threaded connection, a snap connection, and a magnetic connection.

[0080] In this embodiment, the matching structure of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is further defined.

[0081] Specifically, the connection method between the first connection part and the second connection part includes any one of the following: a screw connection, a snap connection and a magnetic connection.

[0082] When the connection mode between the first connection part and the second connection part is a threaded connection, the cover body and the base body are threadedly connected.

[0083] When the connection mode between the first connection part and the second connection part is a snap connection, the cover body and the base body are snap-connected.

[0084] When the connection mode between the first connection part and the second connection part is magnetic connection, the cover body and the base body are magnetically connected.

[0085] In some embodiments, optionally, the water tank further includes: a cover plate, which is detachably connected to the opening.

[0086] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank is further defined.

[0087] Specifically, the water tank further includes a cover plate, which is detachably connected to the opening. That is, the cover plate can open the opening and can also close the opening.

[0088] When the opening is opened, water can be poured into the water tank through the opening.

[0089] When the opening is closed, it can prevent the water in the water tank from flowing out of the water tank through the opening.

[0090] Optionally, the cover plate is detachably connected to the cylindrical wall. When the cover plate is assembled to the cylindrical wall, the cover plate closes the opening. When the cover plate is separated from the cylindrical wall, the opening is opened.

[0091] Optionally, the cover plate is rotatably connected to the cylindrical wall. When the cover plate is rotated to the closed position, the cover plate closes the opening. When the cover plate is rotated to the open position, the opening is opened.

[0092] In some embodiments, optionally, a connecting pipe is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall of the housing; the water tank further includes a switch, which is slidably connected to the connecting pipe, and the switch can be switched between a first position and a second position relative to the connecting pipe; when the switch is in the first position, the accommodating cavity is communicated with the connecting pipe, and when the switch is in the second position, the communication between the accommodating cavity and the connecting pipe is blocked.

[0093] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank is further defined.

[0094] A connecting pipe is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall of the housing, and the water tank further includes a switch. The switch is cooperatively connected to the connecting pipe.

[0095] Specifically, the switch is slidably connected to the connecting pipe, and the switch can be switched between a first position and a second position relative to the connecting pipe.

[0096] When the switch is in the first position, the accommodating cavity is communicated with the connecting pipe, and the water in the water tank can flow to components such as the steam generator of the cooking appliance through the connecting pipe.

[0097] When the switch is in the second position, the communication between the accommodating cavity and the connecting pipe is blocked, and the water in the water tank cannot flow out through the connecting pipe.

[0098] Optionally, the switch includes an elastic member, a plug and a conducting member.

[0099] The plug is located in the receiving cavity. A part of the conducting member is located in the receiving cavity, and another part of the conducting member is located in the connecting pipe. A clamping groove is provided on the part of the conducting member located in the receiving cavity. The plug is arranged around the clamping groove and is snap-connected to the clamping groove. A baffle is provided on the side of the conducting member facing away from the receiving cavity. The elastic member abuts between the baffle and the bottom wall of the housing.

[0100] When the switch is in the first position, the receiving cavity is in communication with the conducting member, and the water in the water tank can flow out of the water tank.

[0101] When the switch is in the second position, the plug blocks the communication between the receiving cavity and the conducting member, and the water in the water tank cannot flow out through the connecting pipe.

[0102] The second aspect of the present application provides a cooking appliance, including: the water tank as in the first aspect.

[0103] Since the cooking appliance provided by the present application includes the water tank as in the first aspect, it has all the beneficial effects of the above water tank, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0104] Optionally, the cooking appliance includes a steam oven, a microwave steam oven, etc., which will not be listed one by one here.

[0105] The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the following description section, or will be understood through the practice of the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0106] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, where:

[0107] Figure 1 Shows an exploded view of the water tank of an embodiment of the present application;

[0108] Figure 2 Shows a partial structural schematic diagram of the water tank of an embodiment of the present application;

[0109] Figure 3 is Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the water tank shown at A;

[0110] Figure 4 is Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the water tank shown at B;

[0111] Figure 5 Shows a structural schematic diagram of the water tank of an embodiment of the present application from the first perspective;

[0112] Figure 6 is Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of the water tank shown at C;

[0113] Figure 7The structural schematic diagram of the second perspective of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0114] Figure 8 is Figure 7 The partial enlarged view of the D position of the water tank shown;

[0115] Figure 9 is Figure 7 The partial enlarged view of the E position of the water tank shown;

[0116] Figure 10 The structural schematic diagram of the cover body according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0117] Figure 11 The structural schematic diagram of the second wall section according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0118] Among them, Figures 1 to 11 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names in is:

[0119] 10 water tank, 100 housing, 110 bottom wall, 120 cylindrical wall, 122 flat section, 124 opening, 126 installation identification part, 128 surrounding rib, 130 support rib, 132 first wall section, 134 second wall section, 136 chamfer, 138 first connection part, 140 connecting pipe, 200 cover body, 210 second connection part, 300 accommodating cavity, 400 seal, 500 cover plate, 600 switch, 610 elastic part, 620 plug, 630 conducting part. Detailed implementation manners

[0120] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific implementation manners. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0121] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present application. However, the present application may be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0122] The following combines the attached Figures 1 to 11 , through specific embodiments and their application scenarios, the water tank 10 and the cooking appliance provided by the embodiments of the present application are described in detail.

[0123] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a water tank 10 according to some embodiments of the present application is for a cooking appliance, and the water tank 10 includes a housing 100 and a cover body 200.

[0124] The housing 100 includes a bottom wall 110 and a cylindrical wall 120 .

[0125] The cylindrical wall 120 is connected to one side of the bottom wall 110 .

[0126] A portion of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is a planar section 122 .

[0127] The planar section 122 defines an opening 124 .

[0128] The cover 200 is detachably connected to a side of the cylindrical wall 120 away from the bottom wall 110 .

[0129] The plane section 122 is spaced apart from the cover body 200 .

[0130] The housing 100 and the cover 200 enclose a receiving chamber 300 .

[0131] The opening 124 is in communication with the accommodating chamber 300 .

[0132] The water tank 10 provided in the present application includes a housing 100 and a cover 200. The housing 100 includes a bottom wall 110 and a cylindrical wall 120. The cylindrical wall 120 is connected to one side of the bottom wall 110, and the cover 200 is detachably connected to the cylindrical wall 120. In other words, the housing 100 and the cover 200 are detachably connected.

[0133] When the water tank 10 needs to be cleaned or maintained, the cover 200 can be separated from the housing 100, and the inner surface of the cover 200 and the inner surface of the housing 100 can be cleaned respectively using a cleaning tool, that is, it is convenient to dump the residual water in the water tank 10 and clean the water tank 10. This arrangement makes the water tank 10 easy to disassemble and clean, and is convenient to operate, and can ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the cooking utensils using the water tank 10.

[0134] Furthermore, the shell 100 includes a cylindrical wall 120, that is, the structure after the shell 100 and the cover body 200 are assembled is cylindrical. This arrangement allows the water tank 10 to be assembled in the cooking utensil, which can reduce the contact area between the water tank 10 and other components of the cooking utensil, reduce the resistance when assembling the water tank 10, and enable the water tank 10 to be easily assembled into place.

[0135] Further, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is a flat section 122. An opening 124 is provided in the flat section 122, and the opening 124 communicates with the accommodation cavity 300. It can be understood that water is placed in the accommodation cavity 300, and the opening 124 is located on the side wall of the water tank 10. When water needs to be injected into the water tank 10, the water tank 10 is pulled outwards until the opening 124 is exposed, and water is injected into the accommodation cavity 300 through the opening 124. That is to say, the operation of injecting water into the water tank 10 through the opening 124 can be completed without removing the water tank 10 as a whole. This setting greatly reduces the operation difficulty of injecting water into the water tank 10. At the same time, since the opening 124 is located in the flat section 122, in this way, the user can observe the true water level in the water tank 10 through the opening 124. It can be understood that if the opening 124 is provided in the arc section of the cylindrical wall 120, the deviation of the water level observed through the opening 124 is greater, and it is not convenient to understand the true water level in the water tank 10.

[0136] In addition, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is a flat section 122. This setting can reduce the height of the housing 100 at the flat section 122. In this way, interference with other components of the cooking appliance can be avoided, which is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the water tank 10 and improving the use performance and market competitiveness of the water tank 10.

[0137] In addition, the flat section 122 and the cover body 200 are arranged at intervals. That is to say, a part of the cylindrical wall 120 is located between the flat section 122 and the cover body 200. In this way, the height of the detachable connection structure between the housing 100 and the cover body 200 will not be changed, and the processing difficulty of the cover body 200 will not be increased. While ensuring the effective assembly of the cover body 200 and the housing 100, the production cost of the product can be taken into account.

[0138] It can be understood that when the water tank 10 is assembled in the cooking appliance, the opening 124 faces upwards, and the water in the water tank 10 will not flow out of the water tank 10 through the opening 124.

[0139] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the opening 124 is closer to the cover body 200 than the bottom wall 110.

[0140] In this embodiment, the setting position of the opening 124 is further defined.

[0141] Specifically, the opening 124 is closer to the cover body 200 than the bottom wall 110. That is to say, the distance from the side of the opening 124 facing the bottom wall 110 to the bottom wall 110 is greater than the distance from the side of the opening 124 facing the cover body 200 to the cover body 200. It can also be said that the opening 124 is arranged close to the cover body 200.

[0142] In this way, when filling water, a relatively small part of the water tank 10 is pulled outwards, so that the opening 124 can be exposed, and thus the water filling operation can be completed. That is to say, the water filling operation can be completed when a relatively small part of the water tank 10 is pulled out.

[0143] It can be understood that when assembling the water tank 10, the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100 first enters the cooking appliance, that is, the housing 100 enters the cooking appliance earlier than the cover body 200. When pulling out the water tank 10, the cover body 200 leaves the outer shell of the cooking appliance earlier than the housing 100.

[0144] Optionally, the shape of the opening 124 includes any one of the following: kidney-shaped opening, rectangular opening, oval opening, irregular-shaped opening, etc., which are not listed one by one here. Among them, the irregular-shaped opening refers to the opening 124 with an irregular shape.

[0145] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11 shown, along the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall 110 to the cover body 200, the maximum distance between any two points on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is greater than the distance between the opposite end faces of the flat section 122.

[0146] In this embodiment, the structure of the flat section 122 is further defined.

[0147] Specifically, along the direction perpendicular to the bottom wall 110 to the cover body 200, the maximum distance d2 between any two points on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is greater than the distance d1 between the opposite end faces of the flat section 122.

[0148] This setting can ensure the thickness of the cylindrical wall 120 at the flat section 122, can ensure the structural strength of the cylindrical wall 120, while ensuring the effectiveness and feasibility of containing liquid, reduce the probability of deformation of the water tank 10, and is beneficial to extending the service life of the water tank 10.

[0149] In some embodiments, optionally, the cylindrical wall 120 is a light-transmitting wall; or the housing 100 is a light-transmitting shell.

[0150] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing 100 is further defined. The cylindrical wall 120 of the housing 100 is a light-transmitting wall, or the housing 100 is a light-transmitting shell.

[0151] This setting makes a part of the wall surface of the water tank 10 a light-transmitting structure. In this way, the inside of the water tank 10 can be observed through the housing 100, the situation of impurities accumulated in the water tank 10 can be clearly understood, and the hygiene situation inside the water tank 10 can be clearly understood. In this way, the water tank 10 can be cleaned in time to ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the cooking appliance during use.

[0152] Optionally, the housing 100 is a plastic part.

[0153] Optionally, the cover body 200 is made of plastic.

[0154] Optionally, when the housing 100 is a transparent housing, the cylindrical wall 120 is a transparent wall, and the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100 is a transparent wall.

[0155] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, the flat section 122 is further provided with a surrounding rib 128.

[0156] The surrounding rib 128 is arranged around the opening 124.

[0157] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing 100 is further defined.

[0158] Specifically, the flat section 122 is further provided with a surrounding rib 128, and the surrounding rib 128 is arranged around the opening 124. The surrounding rib 128 protrudes from the flat section 122. The surrounding rib 128 has the function of blocking water. In this way, when assembling the water tank 10 with more water, due to the arrangement of the surrounding rib 128, the water flow will not flow out through the opening 124, which can prevent the water in the water tank 10 from flowing into the cooking appliance through the opening 124, and can ensure the use performance of the product.

[0159] In the present application, the surrounding rib 128 is a closed surrounding rib 128 connected end to end.

[0160] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the flat section 122 is further provided with an installation marking portion 126.

[0161] The installation marking portion 126 is located between the opening 124 and the bottom wall 110.

[0162] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing 100 is further defined.

[0163] Specifically, the flat section 122 is further provided with an installation marking portion 126, and the installation marking portion 126 is located between the opening 124 and the bottom wall 110.

[0164] Optionally, the installation marking portion 126 is closer to the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100 than the cover body 200. That is to say, the distance from the side of the installation marking portion 126 facing the bottom wall 110 to the bottom wall 110 is less than the distance from the side of the installation marking portion 126 facing the cover body 200 to the cover body 200.

[0165] The orientation and the pushing direction of the water tank 10 during assembly can be determined through the installation marking portion 126, which simplifies the process of assembling the water tank 10, reduces the difficulty of assembling the water tank 10, and enables the water tank 10 to be efficiently and smoothly assembled to the designated position of the cooking appliance.

[0166] In some other embodiments, the installation identification portion 126 is located between the opening 124 and the cover body 200.

[0167] In some embodiments, optionally, the installation identification portion 126 is a convex portion protruding from the planar section 122.

[0168] In this embodiment, the structure of the installation identification portion 126 is further defined.

[0169] Specifically, the installation identification portion 126 is a convex portion protruding from the planar section 122. That is, the installation identification portion 126 is provided protruding from the planar section 122. This setting makes the installation identification portion 126 a three-dimensional structure, which is beneficial to improving the visibility of the installation identification portion 126.

[0170] Optionally, the installation identification portion 126 is a protruding arrow.

[0171] Optionally, the installation identification portion 126 is protruding text.

[0172] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, a plurality of support ribs 130 are arranged at intervals on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120.

[0173] Each support rib 130 extends in the direction from the bottom wall 110 to the cover body 200.

[0174] Among them, the accommodation cavity 300 is located between the planar section 122 and the support ribs 130.

[0175] In this embodiment, the structure of the housing 100 is further defined.

[0176] Specifically, a plurality of support ribs 130 are arranged at intervals on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120, and each support rib 130 extends in the direction from the bottom wall 110 to the cover body 200.

[0177] Optionally, the plurality of support ribs 130 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion. The plurality of support ribs 130 have the function of supporting and fixing the cylindrical wall 120. Specifically, when the water tank 10 is assembled to the cooking appliance, the support ribs 130 are in contact with other components of the cooking appliance.

[0178] It can be understood that the accommodation cavity 300 is located between the planar section 122 and the support ribs 130. That is, the support ribs 130 and the planar section 122 are oppositely arranged. In this way, the positional relationship between the installation surface of the water tank 10 and the opening 124 can be ensured, so that the planar section 122 will not tilt. In this way, the water level will not tilt, and more liquid can be accommodated in the accommodation cavity 300.

[0179] In addition, each support rib 130 extends in the direction from the bottom wall 110 to the cover body 200, that is, the extension direction of the support rib 130 is defined. This setting can ensure the contact area between the water tank 10 and other components during assembly, which is beneficial to ensuring the flatness of the flat section 122 and preventing liquid from flowing out of the water tank 10 through the opening 124 due to the inclination of the flat section 122.

[0180] In some embodiments, optionally, the support rib 130 is a cylindrical rib, and the maximum distance from any point on any two support ribs 130 to the flat section 122 is equal.

[0181] In this embodiment, the mating structure of the plurality of support ribs 130 and the flat section 122 is further defined.

[0182] Specifically, the support rib 130 is a cylindrical rib, and the maximum distance from any point on any two support ribs 130 to the flat section 122 is equal.

[0183] After the water tank 10 is assembled, the support rib 130 supports on other components of the cooking appliance. Since the maximum distance from any point on any two support ribs 130 to the flat section 122 is equal, the flatness of the upper flat section 122 can be ensured, so that the flat section 122 will not tilt. In this way, the water level will not tilt, and more liquid can be accommodated in the accommodating cavity 300.

[0184] That is to say, by defining the mating structure of the plurality of support ribs 130, while ensuring the contact area between the water tank 10 and other components during assembly, it is beneficial to ensuring the flatness of the flat section 122 and preventing liquid from flowing out of the water tank 10 through the opening 124 due to the inclination of the flat section 122.

[0185] In addition, the support rib 130 is a cylindrical rib, and the contact between the support rib 130 and other components is a line contact. In this way, while ensuring the stability and reliability of the assembly of the water tank 10, the resistance during the assembly of the water tank 10 can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of disassembling and assembling the water tank 10.

[0186] In some other embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the support rib 130 is rectangular, elliptical, polygonal, irregular, etc., which will not be listed one by one here. Among them, the irregular shape refers to a structure with an irregular shape.

[0187] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the cylindrical wall 120 includes a first wall section 132 and a second wall section 134.

[0188] The first wall section 132 is connected between the second wall section 134 and the bottom wall 110.

[0189] The second wall segment 134 is detachably connected to the cover body 200.

[0190] The planar segment 122 is provided on the first wall segment 132.

[0191] The support rib 130 extends from the bottom wall 110 to the connection between the first wall segment 132 and the second wall segment 134.

[0192] In this embodiment, the structure of the cylindrical wall 120 is further defined.

[0193] Specifically, the cylindrical wall 120 includes a first wall segment 132 and a second wall segment 134. The first wall segment 132 is connected between the second wall segment 134 and the bottom wall 110. Among them, the second wall segment 134 is detachably connected to the cover body 200, and a part of the outer surface of the first wall segment 132 is the planar segment 122.

[0194] The mating structure of the support rib 130 and the cylindrical wall 120 is defined.

[0195] Specifically, the support rib 130 extends from the bottom wall 110 to the connection between the first wall segment 132 and the second wall segment 134. This setting extends the length of the support rib 130, thereby increasing the contact area between the water tank 10 and other components of the cooking appliance, which is beneficial to improving the assembly stability and reliability of the water tank 10.

[0196] In some embodiments, optionally, the planar segment 122 extends from the bottom wall 110 towards the second wall segment 134, and the planar segment 122 is arranged at an interval from the second wall segment 134.

[0197] In this embodiment, the mating structure of the planar segment 122 and the housing 100 is further defined.

[0198] The planar segment 122 extends from the bottom wall 110 towards the second wall segment 134, and the planar segment 122 is arranged at an interval from the second wall segment 134.

[0199] That is, the extending direction of the planar segment 122 is defined. This setting increases the area of the planar segment 122, which can effectively reduce the interference between the planar segment 122 and other components of the cooking appliance from the starting end, which is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the water tank 10 and improving the service performance and market competitiveness of the water tank 10.

[0200] In some of its embodiments, the planar segment 122 extends from the bottom wall 110 to the second wall segment 134.

[0201] In some other embodiments, the planar segment 122 is located between the bottom wall 110 and the second wall segment 134.

[0202] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the part of the cylindrical wall 120 between the second wall segment 134 and the planar segment 122 is in smooth transition with the planar segment 122.

[0203] In this embodiment, the structure of the cylindrical wall 120 is further defined.

[0204] Specifically, the part of the cylindrical wall 120 between the second wall segment 134 and the planar segment 122 is in smooth transition with the planar segment 122. This setting can simplify the difficulty of machining the mold for the housing 100, make it easier for the housing 100 to be demolded, and reduce the processing cost of the water tank 10.

[0205] In addition, this setting can reduce the stress on the part of the cylindrical wall 120 between the second wall segment 134 and the planar segment 122, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the housing 100.

[0206] Optionally, the part of the cylindrical wall 120 between the second wall segment 134 and the planar segment 122 is an arc segment.

[0207] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, a chamfer 136 is provided at the end of the support rib 130 facing away from the cover 200.

[0208] In this embodiment, the structure of the support rib 130 is further defined.

[0209] Specifically, a chamfer 136 is provided at the end of the support rib 130 facing away from the cover 200.

[0210] The chamfer 136 has a guiding function, enabling the water tank 10 to be smoothly inserted into the cooking appliance. In addition, a chamfer 136 is provided at the end of the support rib 130 facing away from the cover 200, and the chamfer 136 also has the function of reducing interference, facilitating the pushing of the water tank 10 into the cooking appliance.

[0211] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the water tank 10 further includes a seal 400.

[0212] The seal 400 abuts between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200.

[0213] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank 10 is further defined such that the water tank 10 further includes a seal 400, and the seal 400 abuts between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200.

[0214] The seal 400 functions to seal the connection between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200. This prevents the liquid in the water tank 10 from leaking out through the connection between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200, ensuring the dryness of the part of the cooking appliance located at the water tank 10 and providing structural support for the safety and reliability of the cooking appliance during use.

[0215] Optionally, the seal 400 is press-fitted between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200.

[0216] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 10 shown, a first connecting portion 138 is provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120, and a second connecting portion 210 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 200.

[0217] The first connecting portion 138 and the second connecting portion 210 are detachably connected.

[0218] The seal 400 is provided on the side of the second connecting portion 210 facing away from the bottom wall 110 of the cylindrical wall 120.

[0219] In this embodiment, the mating structure of the cover 200, the base body, and the seal 400 is further defined.

[0220] Specifically, a first connecting portion 138 is provided on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120, and a second connecting portion 210 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 200. The first connecting portion 138 and the second connecting portion 210 cooperate to meet the usage requirement of the detachable connection between the cover 200 and the base body.

[0221] Among them, the seal 400 is provided on the side of the second connecting portion 210 facing away from the bottom wall 110 of the cylindrical wall 120. That is to say, the second connecting portion 210 also functions to clamp the seal 400. Thus, it can be seen that the second connecting portion 210 functions to position and fix the seal 400. That is to say, the second connecting portion 210 not only functions to be detachably connected to the first connecting portion 138 but also functions to fix the seal 400, ensuring the effective assembly dimensions of the first connecting portion 138, the second connecting portion 210, and the seal 400.

[0222] Specifically, by the extrusion of the cover 200 and the housing 100 on the seal 400, the seal 400 is press-fitted between the end of the cylindrical wall 120 and the inner surface of the cover 200, achieving the sealing and fixing of the cover 200 and the base body.

[0223] Optionally, the seal 400 includes a gasket, an O-ring, etc., which are not listed one by one here.

[0224] In some embodiments, optionally, the connection manner between the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 includes any one of the following: screw connection, snap connection, and magnetic attraction connection.

[0225] In this embodiment, the mating structure of the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 is further defined.

[0226] Specifically, the connection manner between the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 includes any one of the following: screw connection, snap connection, and magnetic attraction connection.

[0227] When the connection manner between the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 is screw connection, the cover body 200 and the base body are screwed together.

[0228] When the connection manner between the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 is snap connection, the cover body 200 and the base body are snap-connected.

[0229] When the connection manner between the first connection part 138 and the second connection part 210 is magnetic attraction connection, the cover body 200 and the base body are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0230] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the water tank 10 further includes a cover plate 500.

[0231] The cover plate 500 is openably and closably connected to the opening 124.

[0232] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank 10 is further defined.

[0233] Specifically, the water tank 10 further includes a cover plate 500, and the cover plate 500 is openably and closably connected to the opening 124. That is, the cover plate 500 can open the opening 124, and the cover plate 500 can also close the opening 124.

[0234] When the opening 124 is opened, water can be injected into the water tank 10 through the opening 124.

[0235] When the opening 124 is closed, it can prevent the water in the water tank 10 from flowing out of the water tank 10 through the opening 124.

[0236] Optionally, the cover plate 500 is detachably connected to the cylindrical wall 120. When the cover plate 500 is assembled to the cylindrical wall 120, the cover plate 500 closes the opening 124. When the cover plate 500 is separated from the cylindrical wall 120, the opening 124 is opened.

[0237] Optionally, the cover plate 500 is rotatably connected to the cylindrical wall 120. When the cover plate 500 is rotated to the closed position, the cover plate 500 closes the opening 124. When the cover plate 500 is rotated to the open position, the opening 124 is opened.

[0238] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, a connecting pipe 140 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100; the water tank 10 further includes a switch 600, the switch 600 is slidably connected to the connecting pipe 140, and the switch 600 can be switched between a first position and a second position relative to the connecting pipe 140; when the switch 600 is in the first position, the accommodating cavity 300 is communicated with the connecting pipe 140, and when the switch 600 is in the second position, the communication between the accommodating cavity 300 and the connecting pipe 140 is blocked.

[0239] In this embodiment, the structure of the water tank 10 is further defined.

[0240] A connecting pipe 140 is provided on the outer surface of the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100, and the water tank 10 further includes a switch 600. The switch 600 is cooperatively connected with the connecting pipe 140.

[0241] Specifically, the switch 600 is slidably connected to the connecting pipe 140, and the switch 600 can be switched between a first position and a second position relative to the connecting pipe 140.

[0242] When the switch 600 is in the first position, the accommodating cavity 300 is communicated with the connecting pipe 140, and the water in the water tank 10 can flow through the connecting pipe 140 to components such as the steam generator of the cooking appliance.

[0243] When the switch 600 is in the second position, the communication between the accommodating cavity 300 and the connecting pipe 140 is blocked, and the water in the water tank 10 cannot flow out through the connecting pipe 140.

[0244] Optionally, the switch 600 includes an elastic member 610, a plug 620, and a conducting member 630.

[0245] The plug 620 is located in the accommodating cavity 300, a part of the conducting member 630 is located in the accommodating cavity 300, and another part of the conducting member 630 is located in the connecting pipe 140. A card slot is provided on the part of the conducting member 630 located in the accommodating cavity 300, the plug 620 is arranged around the card slot, and the plug 620 is snap-fitted with the card slot. A baffle is provided on the side of the conducting member 630 facing away from the accommodating cavity 300, and the elastic member 610 abuts between the baffle and the bottom wall 110 of the housing 100.

[0246] Optionally, the elastic member 610 includes a spring, a tension spring, a torsion spring, etc., which are not listed one by one here.

[0247] When the switch 600 is in the first position, the accommodating cavity 300 is communicated with the conducting member 630, and the water in the water tank 10 can flow out of the water tank 10.

[0248] When the switch 600 is in the second position, the communication between the accommodation cavity 300 and the conducting member 630 is blocked, and the water in the water tank 10 cannot flow out through the connecting pipe 140.

[0249] A cooking appliance according to some other embodiments of the present application includes a water tank 10 as in any of the above embodiments.

[0250] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance includes a water tank 10.

[0251] The water tank 10 includes a housing 100 and a cover 200. The housing 100 includes a bottom wall 110 and a cylindrical wall 120. The cylindrical wall 120 is connected to one side of the bottom wall 110, and the cover 200 is detachably connected to the cylindrical wall 120. That is to say, the housing 100 and the cover 200 are detachably connected.

[0252] When it is necessary to clean and maintain the water tank 10, the cover 200 can be separated from the housing 100, and the inner surfaces of the cover 200 and the housing 100 can be cleaned respectively using cleaning tools. That is, it is convenient to pour out the residual water in the water tank 10 and clean the water tank 10. This setting makes the water tank 10 have the advantages of being easy to disassemble, assemble and clean, with convenient operation, and can ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of the cooking appliance using the water tank 10.

[0253] Further, the housing 100 includes a cylindrical wall 120. That is to say, the structure formed after the housing 100 and the cover 200 are assembled is cylindrical. This setting enables the water tank 10 to be assembled in the cooking appliance, which can reduce the contact area between the water tank 10 and other components of the cooking appliance, reduce the resistance when assembling the water tank 10, and enable the water tank 10 to be assembled in place conveniently.

[0254] Further, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is a flat section 122, and the flat section 122 is provided with an opening 124, and the opening 124 communicates with the accommodation cavity 300. It can be understood that the accommodation cavity 300 contains water, and the opening 124 is located on the side wall of the water tank 10. When it is necessary to fill water into the water tank 10, the water tank 10 is pulled outwards until the opening 124 is exposed, and water is filled into the accommodation cavity 300 through the opening 124. That is to say, the operation of filling water into the water tank 10 through the opening 124 can be completed without taking out the water tank 10 as a whole. This setting greatly reduces the operation difficulty of filling water into the water tank 10. At the same time, since the opening 124 is located on the flat section 122, in this way, the user can observe the real water level in the water tank 10 through the opening 124. It can be understood that if the opening 124 is provided on the arc section of the cylindrical wall 120, the deviation of the water level observed through the opening 124 is greater, which is not convenient to understand the real water level in the water tank 10.

[0255] In addition, a part of the outer surface of the cylindrical wall 120 is a flat section 122. This arrangement can reduce the height of the housing 100 at the flat section 122. In this way, interference with other components of the cooking appliance can be avoided, which is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the water tank 10 and improving the performance and market competitiveness of the water tank 10.

[0256] In addition, the flat section 122 and the cover 200 are arranged at intervals. That is, a part of the cylindrical wall 120 is located between the flat section 122 and the cover 200. In this way, the height of the structure at the detachable connection between the housing 100 and the cover 200 will not be changed, and the processing difficulty of the cover 200 will not be increased. While ensuring the effective assembly of the cover 200 and the housing 100, the production cost of the product can be taken into account.

[0257] It can be understood that when the water tank 10 is assembled in the cooking appliance, the opening 124 faces upward, and the water in the water tank 10 will not flow out of the water tank 10 through the opening 124.

[0258] Optionally, the cooking appliance includes a steam oven, a microwave steam oven, and so on, which will not be listed one by one here.

[0259] Optionally, the water tank 10 of the present application is a cylindrical water tank. The water tank 10 is easy to disassemble, assemble and clean. Water can be added without taking out the water tank 10, and the residual water in the water tank 10 can be cleaned with simple operations.

[0260] The water tank 10 of the present application has a side-opening structure (for example, the cover 200 on the side is detachably connected to the housing 100), which is convenient for pouring out the residual water and cleaning the water tank 10. An opening 124 is provided on the upper side of the water tank 10, and the user can add water directly through the opening 124 without taking out the water tank 10. A support rib 130 is provided on the lower side of the water tank 10, which can stably push the water tank 10 into the outer shell of the water tank 10 and enable the water tank 10 to stand steadily on the horizontal plane, and the stored water inside the water tank 10 will not be poured out.

[0261] The water tank 10 of the present application includes a housing 100 and a cover 200. The water tank 10 adopts a top-opening form. Among them, the cover 200 is a plastic part, and a thread is provided on the inner surface of the cover 200, and the cover 200 can be assembled by rotating it. There is a sealing member 400 made of silica gel between the cover 200 and the housing 100. The sealing member 400 can be press-fitted into the bottom of the cover 200, and the thread inside the cover 200 can limit and fix the sealing member 400. Through the extrusion and interference fit of the cover 200 and the housing 100 on the sealing member 400, the sealing and fixing among the three are realized, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown.

[0262] The housing 100 is made of plastic, is a colorless transparent body, and is generally cylindrical in shape. An incision plane (i.e., the plane section 122) is designed on the upper side of the housing 100, and an installation marking portion 126 is provided on the plane section 122. The installation marking portion 126 is used to indicate the orientation of the water tank 10 and the pushing direction.

[0263] An opening 124 is provided in the portion of the housing 100 close to the cover 200. The size of the opening 124 is approximately equal to the width of the plane section 122, and there is a rib (i.e., the surrounding rib 128) at the opening 124, so that the surrounding rib 128 protrudes from the plane section 122. The opening 124 is a water injection port.

[0264] Two cylindrical long rib structures (i.e., the support ribs 130) are provided on the corresponding lower side of the housing 100. The cylindrical design can reduce the contact area between the water tank 10 and the plane and reduce the resistance when the water tank 10 is pushed into the outer shell of the water tank 10. The maximum distances from the points on the two support ribs 130 to the plane section 122 are equal, so that the water tank 10 stands on the horizontal plane without tipping over. A chamfer 136 is provided at the end of the rear end of the support rib 130 to reduce interference and facilitate the pushing of the water tank 10 into the outer shell of the water tank 10.

[0265] When the water tank 10 is in normal use, the cover 200 is kept closed, and the seal 400 is in an interference sealing state. When it is necessary to pour out the liquid in the water tank 10 and clean the water tank 10, the cover 200 is rotated to the open state, and then the residual water in the tank is poured out from the circular opening 124 (i.e., the side of the cylindrical wall 120 away from the bottom wall 110). The circular inner wall (i.e., the inner wall of the cylindrical wall 120) can make the water drain out of the water tank 10 more smoothly. Then it is convenient to clean the inside of the cover 200, the housing 100, and the seal 400.

[0266] When the water tank 10 needs to be filled with water, the water tank 10 is translated and taken out until the opening 124 is exposed, and the water filling is stopped when the water reaches the surrounding rib 128 around the opening 124, so as to maximize the capacity of the water tank 10.

[0267] A cover plate 500 can be added at the opening 124 to prevent the liquid from overflowing during the movement of the water tank 10.

[0268] In this application, the term "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined. Terms such as "installation", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0269] In the description of this specification, the descriptions of terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or instance. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water tank for a cooking appliance, characterized in that: include: A shell, the shell comprising a bottom wall and a cylindrical wall, the cylindrical wall being connected to one side of the bottom wall, a portion of an outer surface of the cylindrical wall being a plane section, and the plane section being provided with an opening; The cover body is detachably connected to a side of the cylindrical wall away from the bottom wall, the plane section is spaced apart from the cover body, the shell and the cover body enclose a receiving cavity, and the opening is connected to the receiving cavity.

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening is closer to the cover body than the bottom wall.

3. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Along a direction perpendicular to the bottom wall to the cover body, the maximum distance between any two points on the outer surface of the cylindrical wall is greater than the distance between the two opposite end surfaces of the planar segment.

4. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cylindrical wall is a light-transmitting wall; or The shell is a light-transmitting shell.

5. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The plane section is also provided with surrounding ribs, which are arranged around the opening.

6. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The plane section is also provided with a mounting identification portion, and the mounting identification portion is located between the opening and the bottom wall.

7. The water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that The installation identification portion is a convex portion protruding out of the plane section.

8. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the cylindrical wall is provided with a plurality of support ribs arranged at intervals, each of the support ribs extending from the bottom wall to the cover body; Wherein, the accommodating cavity is located between the planar section and the supporting rib.

9. The water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that The support ribs are cylindrical ribs, and the maximum distances from any two points on the support ribs to the plane segment are equal.

10. The water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that The cylindrical wall comprises a first wall section and a second wall section, the first wall section is connected between the second wall section and the bottom wall, the second wall section is detachably connected to the cover body, and the plane section is arranged on the first wall section; The supporting ribs extend from the bottom wall to the connection between the first wall segment and the second wall segment.

11. The water tank according to claim 10, characterized in that The plane section extends from the bottom wall toward the second wall section, and the plane section is spaced apart from the second wall section.

12. The water tank according to claim 11, characterized in that The portion of the cylindrical wall located between the second wall segment and the plane segment smoothly transitions to the plane segment.

13. The water tank according to claim 10, characterized in that The end of the supporting rib away from the cover body is provided with a chamfer.

14. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A sealing member is abutted between the end of the cylindrical wall and the inner surface of the cover body.

15. The water tank according to claim 14, characterized in that The outer surface of the cylindrical wall is provided with a first connection part, and the inner surface of the cover body is provided with a second connection part, and the first connection part and the second connection part are detachably connected; The sealing member is disposed on a side of the second connecting portion that is away from the bottom wall of the cylindrical wall.

16. The water tank according to claim 15, characterized in that The connection method between the first connection part and the second connection part includes any one of the following: a screw connection, a snap connection and a magnetic connection.

17. The water tank according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A cover plate is connected to the opening in an openable and closable manner.

18. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A water tank as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 17.

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