Humidifier and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a humidifier and a cooking utensil. The humidifier is used for the cooking utensil and comprises a shell assembly, an installation cavity is formed in the shell assembly, an outlet is formed in the shell assembly, and the outlet communicates with the installation cavity; the liquid suction part is arranged in the mounting cavity and used for sucking liquid; the atomizing part is arranged at the outlet and used for atomizing the liquid of the liquid suction part and spraying the liquid out of the shell assembly through the outlet. According to the cooking utensil, the structure of the humidifier is reasonably arranged, so that the medium atomized by the atomizing part can moisturize the food materials in the cooking utensil, the purpose of adjusting the moisture content in the cooking cavity of the cooking utensil is achieved, and the situation that the food is dry when the cooking utensil cooks the food materials can be effectively prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, and more particularly, to a humidifier and a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] Microwave ovens are commonly used household appliances at home and abroad. Microwave ovens can not only heat food by microwave, but also grill meat. In the related art, microwave ovens do not have a humidifying device, that is, microwave ovens do not have a humidifying function. In this way, a large amount of water will be dehydrated from the cooking ingredients when cooking, affecting the cooking taste of the ingredients. Summary of the Utility Model

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

[0004] To this end, a first aspect of this application proposes a humidifier.

[0005] A second aspect of this application proposes a cooking appliance.

[0006] In view of this, this application provides a humidifier for a cooking appliance. The humidifier includes: a housing assembly, an installation cavity is provided inside the housing assembly, and an outlet is provided on the housing assembly, and the outlet communicates with the installation cavity; a liquid absorbing member, which is arranged in the installation cavity and is used for absorbing liquid; an atomizing member, which is arranged at the outlet and is used for atomizing the liquid of the liquid absorbing member and spraying it out of the housing assembly through the outlet.

[0007] The humidifier provided by this application is used for a cooking appliance, and the humidifier includes a housing assembly, a liquid absorbing member and an atomizing member.

[0008] An installation cavity is provided inside the housing assembly, and an outlet is further provided on the housing assembly, and the outlet communicates with the installation cavity.

[0009] The liquid absorbing member is arranged in the installation cavity, and the installation cavity has the function of installing and fixing the liquid absorbing member.

[0010] The liquid absorbing member has the function of absorbing liquid. Specifically, the liquid will produce a flowing effect under the capillary action, that is to say, the liquid is easy to flow along the liquid absorbing member, thereby realizing the liquid absorbing member absorbing liquid. The atomizing member can atomize the liquid absorbed by the liquid absorbing member and spray it out of the housing assembly through the outlet.

[0011] The medium atomized by the atomizing member can humidify the ingredients in the cooking appliance, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the moisture content in the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance. In this way, it can effectively prevent the food from drying out when the cooking appliance cooks the ingredients, which is beneficial to improving the cooking taste of the ingredients and beneficial to improving the use performance and market competitiveness of the cooking appliance.

[0012] It can be understood that the liquid absorption member has the function of absorbing liquid. Therefore, when there is liquid in the installation cavity, the liquid absorption member can absorb the liquid in the installation cavity for the atomization member to atomize. In this way, the environmental hygiene in the installation cavity can be ensured, and the growth of bacteria can be reduced.

[0013] In addition, the liquid absorption member and the atomization member cooperate with each other, while ensuring the effectiveness and feasibility of humidifying the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance, there is no need to invest in a water supply mechanism such as a water pump. In this way, it is beneficial to reduce the production cost of the product.

[0014] According to the humidifier of the present application described above, it may further have the following additional technical features:

[0015] In some embodiments, optionally, the atomization member abuts against the liquid absorption member.

[0016] In this embodiment, the cooperation structure of the atomization member and the liquid absorption member is further defined, so that the atomization member abuts against the liquid absorption member. In this way, the distance between the atomization member and the liquid absorption member can be shortened, and the high-frequency resonance of the atomization member during operation can break up the liquid molecular structure of the liquid absorption member into small particles and form atomization. This setting provides structural support for the effective operation of the atomization member.

[0017] In addition, when the atomization member abuts against the liquid absorption member, it is possible to avoid the input of materials for connecting the atomization member and the liquid absorption member, which is beneficial to reducing the production cost of the product, and is beneficial to reducing the external dimension of the humidifier, and further beneficial to reducing the occupancy rate of the internal space of the cooking appliance, providing space support for the layout of other components of the cooking appliance.

[0018] In some embodiments, optionally, the number of outlets and the atomization members are both multiple, and at least one atomization member is provided at each outlet.

[0019] In this embodiment, the number of outlets and the atomization members and their cooperation structure are further defined.

[0020] Specifically, the housing assembly is provided with a plurality of outlets, and the humidifier includes a plurality of atomization members. At least one atomization member is provided at each outlet. The atomization member abuts against the liquid absorption member.

[0021] This setting increases the contact area and contact angle between the atomization member and the liquid absorption member, which is beneficial to improving the atomization efficiency of the atomization member and can meet the use requirements of a large amount of humidification in the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0022] In addition, this setting enables the atomization member to atomize the liquid at different positions of the liquid absorption member, and can humidify the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance from multiple directions, so that the moisture can be evenly distributed in the cooking cavity, which is beneficial to improving the effect of humidifying the food ingredients.

[0023] In some embodiments, optionally, the liquid absorbent member includes a porous structure; and / or the liquid absorbent member includes a multi-layered mesh structure.

[0024] In this technical solution, the liquid absorbent member is configured as a porous structure and / or the liquid absorbent member is configured as a multi-layered mesh structure. That is, micro-channels are formed inside the liquid absorbent member, and the liquid will produce a flowing effect under capillary action. That is to say, the liquid can quickly diffuse and flow along the porous structure and / or the mesh structure, thereby achieving the purpose of the liquid absorbent member absorbing the liquid.

[0025] Wherein, when the liquid absorbent member includes a multi-layered mesh structure, the multi-layered mesh structure includes a plurality of mesh structures, and the plurality of mesh structures are stacked together.

[0026] In some embodiments, optionally, the housing assembly is provided with an opening, and the opening is located on one side of the installation cavity.

[0027] In this technical solution, the structure of the housing assembly is further defined such that the housing assembly is provided with an opening, and the opening is located on one side of the installation cavity.

[0028] The humidifier can be held through the opening to assemble the humidifier into the cooking appliance, which can ensure the convenience of disassembling and assembling the humidifier.

[0029] In addition, when the humidifier is assembled with other components of the cooking appliance, the opening can play a role in avoiding connecting components. In this way, it is beneficial to reduce the assembly space of the humidifier, beneficial to reduce the requirement for the installation space of the cooking appliance, and enable the humidifier to be installed in a smaller space.

[0030] In some embodiments, optionally, the humidifier further includes: a connecting member, which is arranged in the area surrounded by the wall of the opening, and the connecting member is used for installing and fixing the housing assembly.

[0031] In this technical solution, the structure of the humidifier is further defined.

[0032] Specifically, the humidifier further includes a connecting member.

[0033] The connecting member is located in the area surrounded by the wall of the opening, and the connecting member is used for connecting with other components of the cooking appliance to stably assemble the humidifier in the cooking appliance.

[0034] In addition, since the connecting member is located in the area surrounded by the wall of the opening, the connecting member will not additionally occupy the internal space of the cooking appliance. In this way, it can not only meet the use requirements of installing and fixing the housing assembly, but also will not increase the additional installation space, which is beneficial to reducing the space occupancy rate of the humidifier in the cooking appliance.

[0035] In some embodiments, optionally, the housing assembly is further provided with a liquid replenishing port, and the liquid replenishing port is communicated with the installation cavity.

[0036] In this technical solution, the structure of the shell assembly is further defined such that a liquid replenishing port is further provided on the shell assembly, and the liquid replenishing port is communicated with the installation cavity.

[0037] In this way, without opening the shell assembly, liquid can be replenished into the installation cavity through the liquid replenishing port, so that the liquid absorbing member can absorb the liquid to meet the use requirements of atomizing the atomizing member.

[0038] Optionally, without opening the shell assembly, liquid is directly replenished to the liquid absorbing member through the liquid replenishing port.

[0039] Optionally, without opening the shell assembly, the installation cavity is replenished with liquid through the liquid replenishing port, and the liquid absorbing member absorbs the liquid in the installation cavity.

[0040] This setting can simplify the operation difficulty after the humidifier is installed on the cooking appliance, making the liquid replenishment of the humidifier more convenient.

[0041] In some embodiments, optionally, the shell assembly includes: a shell having an outlet; a cover plate detachably disposed on the shell, the shell and the cover plate enclosing an installation cavity, and the cover plate is provided with a liquid replenishing port.

[0042] In this technical solution, the structure of the shell assembly is further defined.

[0043] Specifically, the shell assembly includes a shell and a cover plate.

[0044] The cover plate is detachably connected to the shell. The connection manner between the cover plate and the shell includes any one or a combination of the following: screwing, riveting, magnetic attraction connection, and plugging. This setting facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the cover plate and the shell while ensuring the reliability of the connection between the cover plate and the shell, reducing the possibility of bacteria breeding. That is, the cover plate and the shell can be separated or assembled together according to actual use needs. This setting simplifies the assembly structure of the shell assembly, the disassembly and assembly process is simple, reduces the disassembly and assembly difficulty of the cover plate and the shell, and is conducive to the cleaning and subsequent repair and maintenance of the cover plate and the shell.

[0045] Wherein, the shell is provided with an outlet. Humidification is performed on the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance through the outlet on the shell.

[0046] Wherein, the cover plate is provided with a liquid replenishing port. Liquid is replenished into the installation cavity through the liquid replenishing port on the cover plate.

[0047] In some embodiments, optionally, a surrounding plate is provided on the outer surface of the shell assembly, and the surrounding plate is arranged around the outlet.

[0048] In this technical solution, the structure of the shell assembly is further defined.

[0049] Specifically, a surrounding plate is provided on the outer surface of the shell assembly, and the surrounding plate is arranged around the outlet.

[0050] When the humidifier is assembled with the body of the cooking appliance, the area surrounded by the shroud of the humidifier is for the convex part of the body to be inserted. The cooperation between the convex part and the shroud can prevent the medium from overflowing, enabling the moisture to be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity and avoiding the situation where the moisture overflows outside the cooking cavity through the connection between the humidifier and the body, providing structural support for ensuring the use function of the cooking appliance.

[0051] The second aspect of the present application proposes a cooking appliance, including: the humidifier as in the first aspect.

[0052] Since the cooking appliance provided by the present application includes the humidifier as in the first aspect, it has all the beneficial effects of the above humidifier, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0053] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a body, with a cooking cavity provided inside the body, and a communication hole provided in the body, the communication hole communicating with the cooking cavity; an outer cover, the outer cover covering the body, the humidifier being located between the body and the outer cover, and the communication hole being disposed opposite to the outlet.

[0054] In this technical solution, the structure of the cooking appliance is further defined.

[0055] The cooking appliance further includes a body and an outer cover. A cooking cavity is provided inside the body, and food ingredients are placed in the cooking cavity to meet the usage requirements of cooking the food ingredients.

[0056] The outer cover covers the body, and the humidifier is located between the body and the outer cover. That is, the humidifier is assembled in the area enclosed by the body and the outer cover.

[0057] The body is provided with a communication hole, the communication hole communicating with the cooking cavity, and the communication hole is disposed opposite to the outlet. In this way, the humidifier can humidify the cooking cavity through the communication hole.

[0058] Meanwhile, the humidifier is located outside the cooking cavity, and the body has the effect of blocking the heat transfer to the humidifier, which can reduce the ambient temperature at the humidifier. In this way, the probability of the humidifier malfunctioning can be reduced, and the service life of the humidifier can be ensured. In addition, this setting can also prevent the oil stains, food residues, etc. in the cooking cavity from splashing onto the humidifier, reducing the probability and difficulty of cleaning the humidifier.

[0059] In some embodiments, optionally, the body is provided with a convex part, at least a part of the convex part extending into the area surrounded by the shroud of the housing assembly, and the part of the convex part located inside the shroud is provided with a communication hole.

[0060] In this technical solution, the cooperation structure between the body and the humidifier is further defined.

[0061] The body is provided with a convex part, at least a part of the convex part extending into the area surrounded by the shroud of the housing assembly. The part of the convex part located inside the shroud is provided with a communication hole.

[0062] When the humidifier is assembled with the main body of the cooking appliance, the area surrounded by the apron of the humidifier is for the convex part of the main body to be inserted. The cooperation between the convex part and the apron can prevent the medium from overflowing, enabling the moisture to be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity and avoiding the situation where the moisture overflows to the outside of the cooking cavity through the connection between the humidifier and the main body, providing structural support for ensuring the use function of the cooking appliance.

[0063] In addition, a communication hole is provided in the part of the convex part located inside the apron, so that the moisture can be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity through the communication hole.

[0064] In some embodiments, optionally, the humidifier is located on the side of the main body.

[0065] In this technical solution, the cooperation structure between the humidifier and the main body is further defined.

[0066] Specifically, the humidifier is located on the side of the main body.

[0067] Optionally, a flanging is provided on the side of the main body, and the humidifier is installed on the flanging.

[0068] The additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent in the following description section or be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0069] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0070] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of the humidifier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0071] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the first part of the structure of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application from the first perspective;

[0072] Figure 3 For Figure 2 the partial enlarged view of the A position of the humidifier and the main body shown;

[0073] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the first part of the structure of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application from the second perspective;

[0074] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the first part of the structure of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application from the third perspective;

[0075] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the second part of the structure of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application from the first perspective;

[0076] Figure 7 Shows a schematic diagram of the second part of the second perspective of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0077] Figure 8 Shows a schematic diagram of the second part of the third perspective of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0078] Figure 9 Shows a schematic diagram of the second part of the fourth perspective of the humidifier and the main body according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0079] Wherein, Figures 1 to 9 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names in

[0080] 10 Humidifier, 100 Housing assembly, 110 Installation cavity, 120 Outlet, 130 Opening, 140 Liquid replenishment port, 150 Housing, 160 Cover plate, 170 Enclosure, 200 Liquid absorption member, 300 Atomization member, 400 Connecting member, 50 Cooking appliance, 500 Main body, 510 Cooking cavity, 520 Communication hole, 530 Convex part, 540 Flanging. Detailed implementation manners

[0081] In order to be able 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.

[0082] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can also 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.

[0083] The following refers to Figures 1 to 9 The humidifier 10 and the cooking appliance 50 according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0084] As Figure 1 Shown, a humidifier 10 according to some embodiments of the present application includes a housing assembly 100, a liquid absorption member 200 and an atomization member 300.

[0085] The housing assembly 100 is provided with an installation cavity 110 therein.

[0086] The housing assembly 100 is provided with an outlet 120.

[0087] The outlet 120 communicates with the installation cavity 110.

[0088] The liquid absorption member 200 is disposed in the installation cavity 110.

[0089] The liquid absorption member 200 is used for absorbing liquid.

[0090] The atomizing member 300 is disposed at the outlet 120.

[0091] The atomizing member 300 is used for atomizing the liquid of the liquid absorption member 200 and spraying it out of the housing assembly 100 through the outlet 120.

[0092] The humidifier 10 provided in this application is used for the cooking appliance 50. The humidifier 10 includes a housing assembly 100, a liquid absorption member 200, and an atomizing member 300.

[0093] An installation cavity 110 is provided inside the housing assembly 100. An outlet 120 is further provided on the housing assembly 100, and the outlet 120 communicates with the installation cavity 110.

[0094] The liquid absorption member 200 is disposed in the installation cavity 110, and the installation cavity 110 has the function of installing and fixing the liquid absorption member 200.

[0095] The liquid absorption member 200 has the function of absorbing liquid. Specifically, the liquid will produce a flowing effect under the capillary action. That is to say, the liquid easily flows along the liquid absorption member 200, thereby enabling the liquid absorption member 200 to absorb the liquid. The atomizing member 300 can atomize the liquid absorbed by the liquid absorption member 200 and spray it out of the housing assembly 100 through the outlet 120.

[0096] The medium atomized by the atomizing member 300 can humidify the food ingredients in the cooking appliance 50, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the moisture content in the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50. In this way, it can effectively prevent the food from drying out when the cooking appliance 50 cooks the food ingredients, which is beneficial to improving the cooking taste of the food ingredients and beneficial to improving the use performance and market competitiveness of the cooking appliance 50.

[0097] It can be understood that the liquid absorption member 200 has the function of absorbing liquid. Therefore, when there is liquid in the installation cavity 110, the liquid absorption member 200 can absorb the liquid in the installation cavity 110 for the atomizing member 300 to atomize. In this way, it can ensure the environmental hygiene in the installation cavity 110 and reduce the growth of bacteria.

[0098] In addition, the liquid absorption member 200 and the atomizing member 300 cooperate with each other. While ensuring the effectiveness and feasibility of humidifying the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50, there is no need to invest in a water supply mechanism such as a water pump. In this way, it is beneficial to reduce the production cost of the product.

[0099] Optionally, the atomizing member 300 includes a microporous atomizing sheet and / or a ceramic atomizing sheet.

[0100] In some embodiments, optionally, the atomizing member 300 abuts against the liquid absorption member 200.

[0101] In this embodiment, the matching structure of the atomizing member 300 and the liquid absorbing member 200 is further defined such that the atomizing member 300 abuts against the liquid absorbing member 200. In this way, the distance between the atomizing member 300 and the liquid absorbing member 200 can be shortened, so that the high-frequency resonance during the operation of the atomizing member 300 can break up the liquid molecular structure of the liquid absorbing member 200 into small particles and form atomization. This setting provides structural support for the effective operation of the atomizing member 300.

[0102] In addition, when the atomizing member 300 abuts against the liquid absorbing member 200, the input of materials for connecting the atomizing member 300 and the liquid absorbing member 200 can be avoided, which is beneficial to reducing the production cost of the product, and is also beneficial to reducing the external dimension of the humidifier 10, and further beneficial to reducing the occupancy rate of the internal space of the cooking appliance 50, providing space support for the layout of other components of the cooking appliance 50.

[0103] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the number of the outlets 120 and the atomizing members 300 are both multiple, and at least one atomizing member 300 is arranged at each outlet 120.

[0104] In this embodiment, the number and the matching structure of the outlets 120 and the atomizing members 300 are further defined.

[0105] Specifically, the housing assembly 100 is provided with multiple outlets 120, and the humidifier 10 includes multiple atomizing members 300. At least one atomizing member 300 is arranged at each outlet 120. The atomizing member 300 abuts against the liquid absorbing member 200.

[0106] This setting increases the contact area and contact angle between the atomizing member 300 and the liquid absorbing member 200, which is beneficial to improving the atomization efficiency of the atomizing member 300 and can meet the use requirements of a large amount of humidification in the cooking cavity of the cooking appliance 50.

[0107] In addition, this setting enables the atomizing member 300 to atomize the liquid at different positions of the liquid absorbing member 200, and can humidify the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50 from multiple directions, so that the moisture can be evenly distributed in the cooking cavity 510, which is beneficial to improving the effect of humidifying the food materials.

[0108] In some embodiments, optionally, the liquid absorbing member 200 includes a porous structure; and / or the liquid absorbing member 200 includes a multi-layer mesh structure.

[0109] In this technical solution, the liquid absorbing member 200 is configured as a porous structure and / or the liquid absorbing member 200 is configured as a multi-layer mesh structure. That is, micro-channels are formed inside the liquid absorbing member 200, and the liquid will produce a flowing effect under the capillary action. That is to say, the liquid can quickly diffuse and flow along the porous structure and / or the mesh structure, thereby achieving the purpose of the liquid absorbing member 200 absorbing the liquid.

[0110] Among them, when the liquid absorption member 200 includes a multi-layer mesh structure, the multi-layer mesh structure includes a plurality of mesh structures, and the plurality of mesh structures are stacked together.

[0111] Optionally, the liquid absorption member 200 includes a sponge, a cotton cloth layer, a wood pulp cotton, etc., which are not listed one by one here.

[0112] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the housing assembly 100 is provided with an opening 130.

[0113] The opening 130 is located on one side of the installation cavity 110.

[0114] In this technical solution, the structure of the housing assembly 100 is further defined, so that the housing assembly 100 is provided with an opening 130, and the opening 130 is located on one side of the installation cavity 110.

[0115] The humidifier 10 can be held through the opening 130 to assemble the humidifier 10 into the cooking appliance 50, which can ensure the convenience of disassembling and assembling the humidifier 10.

[0116] In addition, when the humidifier 10 is assembled with other components of the cooking appliance 50, the opening 130 can play a role in avoiding connecting components. In this way, it is beneficial to reduce the assembly space of the humidifier 10, beneficial to reduce the requirement for the installation space of the cooking appliance 50, and enable the humidifier 10 to be installed in a smaller space.

[0117] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the humidifier 10 further includes a connecting member 400.

[0118] The connecting member 400 is disposed in the area surrounded by the wall of the opening 130.

[0119] The connecting member 400 is used to install and fix the housing assembly 100.

[0120] In this technical solution, the structure of the humidifier 10 is further defined.

[0121] Specifically, the humidifier 10 further includes a connecting member 400.

[0122] The connecting member 400 is located in the area surrounded by the wall of the opening 130. The connecting member 400 is used to connect with other components of the cooking appliance 50 to stably assemble the humidifier 10 into the cooking appliance 50.

[0123] Optionally, the connecting member 400 includes a bolt column, a screw column, a connecting column, etc., which are not listed one by one here.

[0124] In addition, since the connecting member 400 is located within the area surrounded by the wall of the opening 130, the connecting member 400 does not additionally occupy the internal space of the cooking appliance 50. In this way, it can not only meet the usage requirements for installing the fixed shell assembly 100, but also does not increase the additional installation space, which is beneficial to reducing the space occupancy rate of the humidifier 10 on the cooking appliance 50.

[0125] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the shell assembly 100 is further provided with a liquid replenishing port 140.

[0126] The liquid replenishing port 140 is communicated with the installation cavity 110.

[0127] In this technical solution, the structure of the shell assembly 100 is further defined such that the shell assembly 100 is further provided with a liquid replenishing port 140, and the liquid replenishing port 140 is communicated with the installation cavity 110.

[0128] In this way, without opening the shell assembly 100, liquid can be replenished into the installation cavity 110 through the liquid replenishing port 140, so that the liquid absorbing member 200 can absorb the liquid to meet the usage requirements for atomizing the atomizing member 300.

[0129] Optionally, without opening the shell assembly 100, liquid can be directly replenished to the liquid absorbing member 200 through the liquid replenishing port 140.

[0130] Optionally, without opening the shell assembly 100, liquid is replenished into the installation cavity 110 through the liquid replenishing port 140, and the liquid absorbing member 200 absorbs the liquid in the installation cavity 110.

[0131] This setting can simplify the operation difficulty after the humidifier 10 is installed on the cooking appliance 50, making the liquid replenishment of the humidifier 10 more convenient.

[0132] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 shown, the shell assembly 100 includes a housing 150 and a cover plate 160.

[0133] The housing 150 is provided with an outlet 120.

[0134] The cover plate 160 is detachably arranged on the housing 150.

[0135] The housing 150 and the cover plate 160 enclose an installation cavity 110.

[0136] The cover plate 160 is provided with a liquid replenishing port 140.

[0137] In this technical solution, the structure of the shell assembly 100 is further defined.

[0138] Specifically, the shell assembly 100 includes a housing 150 and a cover plate 160.

[0139] The cover plate 160 is detachably connected to the housing 150. The connection methods between the cover plate 160 and the housing 150 include any one of the following or a combination thereof: screwing, riveting, magnetic attraction connection, and plugging connection. This setting not only ensures the reliability of the connection between the cover plate 160 and the housing 150, but also facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the cover plate 160 and the housing 150, reducing the possibility of bacteria growth. That is, the cover plate 160 and the housing 150 can be separated according to actual usage needs, or the cover plate 160 and the housing 150 can be assembled together. This setting simplifies the assembly structure of the housing assembly 100, the disassembly and assembly process is simple, reduces the disassembly and assembly difficulty of the cover plate 160 and the housing 150, and is beneficial to the cleaning and subsequent repair and maintenance of the cover plate 160 and the housing 150.

[0140] Among them, the housing 150 is provided with an outlet 120. Humidification is performed into the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50 through the outlet 120 on the housing 150.

[0141] Among them, the cover plate 160 is provided with a liquid replenishment port 140. Liquid is replenished into the installation cavity 110 through the liquid replenishment port 140 on the cover plate 160.

[0142] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the outer surface of the housing assembly 100 is provided with a surrounding plate 170.

[0143] The surrounding plate 170 is arranged around the outlet 120.

[0144] In this technical solution, the structure of the housing assembly 100 is further defined.

[0145] Specifically, the outer surface of the housing assembly 100 is provided with a surrounding plate 170, and the surrounding plate 170 is arranged around the outlet 120.

[0146] When the humidifier 10 is assembled with the main body 500 of the cooking appliance 50, the area surrounded by the surrounding plate 170 of the humidifier 10 is used for the convex portion 530 of the main body 500 to be inserted. The cooperation between the convex portion 530 and the surrounding plate 170 can play a role in blocking the overflow of the medium, enabling the moisture to be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity, and avoiding the situation where the moisture overflows to the outside of the cooking cavity through the connection between the humidifier 10 and the main body 500, providing structural support for ensuring the use function of the cooking appliance 50.

[0147] Such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a cooking appliance 50 according to some other embodiments of the present application includes a humidifier 10 as in any of the above embodiments.

[0148] The cooking appliance 50 provided by the present application includes a humidifier 10.

[0149] The humidifier 10 is for the cooking appliance 50, and the humidifier 10 includes a housing assembly 100, a liquid absorption member 200, and an atomization member 300.

[0150] An installation cavity 110 is provided in the housing assembly 100, and an outlet 120 is further provided on the housing assembly 100. The outlet 120 communicates with the installation cavity 110.

[0151] The liquid absorption member 200 is disposed in the installation cavity 110, and the installation cavity 110 serves to install and fix the liquid absorption member 200.

[0152] The liquid absorption member 200 serves to absorb liquid. Specifically, the liquid will have a flowing effect due to capillary action. That is to say, the liquid easily flows along the liquid absorption member 200, and thus the liquid absorption member 200 absorbs the liquid. The atomization member 300 can atomize the liquid absorbed by the liquid absorption member 200 and spray it out of the housing assembly 100 through the outlet 120.

[0153] The medium atomized by the atomization member 300 can humidify the food materials in the cooking appliance 50 to achieve the purpose of adjusting the moisture content in the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50. In this way, it can effectively prevent the food from drying out when the cooking appliance 50 cooks the food materials, which is beneficial to improving the cooking taste of the food materials and the use performance and market competitiveness of the cooking appliance 50.

[0154] It can be understood that the liquid absorption member 200 serves to absorb liquid. Therefore, when there is liquid in the installation cavity 110, the liquid absorption member 200 can absorb the liquid in the installation cavity 110 for the atomization member 300 to atomize. In this way, it can ensure the environmental hygiene in the installation cavity 110 and reduce the growth of bacteria.

[0155] In addition, the liquid absorption member 200 and the atomization member 300 cooperate with each other. While ensuring the effectiveness and feasibility of humidifying the cooking cavity 510 of the cooking appliance 50, there is no need to invest in a water supply mechanism such as a water pump. In this way, it is beneficial to reduce the production cost of the product.

[0156] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figures 2 to 9 shown, the cooking appliance 50 further includes a main body 500 and an outer cover.

[0157] A cooking cavity 510 is provided in the main body 500.

[0158] The main body 500 is provided with a communication hole 520.

[0159] The communication hole 520 communicates with the cooking cavity 510.

[0160] The outer cover covers the body 500.

[0161] The humidifier 10 is located between the body 500 and the outer cover.

[0162] The communication hole 520 is disposed opposite to the outlet 120.

[0163] In this technical solution, the structure of the cooking appliance 50 is further defined.

[0164] The cooking appliance 50 further includes a body 500 and an outer cover. A cooking cavity 510 is provided in the body 500, and food ingredients are placed in the cooking cavity 510 to meet the usage requirements for cooking food ingredients.

[0165] The outer cover covers the body 500, and the humidifier 10 is located between the body 500 and the outer cover. That is, the humidifier 10 is assembled in the area enclosed by the body 500 and the outer cover.

[0166] The body 500 is provided with a communication hole 520 which communicates with the cooking cavity 510, and the communication hole 520 is disposed opposite to the outlet 120. In this way, the humidifier 10 can humidify the cooking cavity 510 through the communication hole 520.

[0167] At the same time, the humidifier 10 is located outside the cooking cavity 510. The body 500 has the function of blocking heat transfer to the humidifier 10, which can reduce the ambient temperature at the humidifier 10. In this way, the probability of the humidifier 10 malfunctioning can be reduced, and the service life of the humidifier 10 can be guaranteed. In addition, this setting can also prevent oil stains, food residues, etc. in the cooking cavity 510 from splashing onto the humidifier 10, and can reduce the probability and difficulty of cleaning the humidifier 10.

[0168] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the body 500 is provided with a convex portion 530.

[0169] At least a part of the convex portion 530 extends into the area enclosed by the surrounding plate 170 of the housing assembly 100.

[0170] The part of the convex portion 530 located within the surrounding plate 170 is provided with a communication hole 520.

[0171] In this technical solution, the mating structure of the body 500 and the humidifier 10 is further defined.

[0172] The body 500 is provided with a convex portion 530. At least a part of the convex portion 530 extends into the area enclosed by the surrounding plate 170 of the housing assembly 100. The part of the convex portion 530 located within the surrounding plate 170 is provided with a communication hole 520.

[0173] When the humidifier 10 is assembled with the main body 500 of the cooking appliance 50, the area surrounded by the shroud 170 of the humidifier 10 is for the convex portion 530 of the main body 500 to be inserted. The cooperation between the convex portion 530 and the shroud 170 can prevent the medium from overflowing, enabling the moisture to be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity, and avoiding the situation where the moisture overflows from the connection between the humidifier 10 and the main body 500 to the outside of the cooking cavity, providing structural support for ensuring the use function of the cooking appliance 50.

[0174] In addition, a communication hole 520 is provided in the part of the convex portion 530 located inside the shroud 170, so that the moisture can be effectively sprayed into the cooking cavity 510 through the communication hole 520.

[0175] In some embodiments, optionally, as Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 9 shown, the humidifier 10 is located at the side of the main body 500.

[0176] In this technical solution, the cooperation structure between the humidifier 10 and the main body 500 is further defined.

[0177] Specifically, the humidifier 10 is located at the side of the main body 500.

[0178] Optionally, a flanging 540 is provided on the side of the main body 500, and the humidifier 10 is installed on the flanging 540.

[0179] Optionally, the humidifier 10 of the present application is installed on the side of the main body 500 of the cooking appliance 50, without a water supply mechanism such as a water pump, and the cost is low. The humidifier 10 can quickly and largely humidify, adjust the moisture content in the cooking cavity 510, and prevent the food from drying out during micro-roasting cooking.

[0180] The humidifier 10 of the present application is installed between the outer cover and the main body 500, without occupying extra space.

[0181] As Figure 1 shown, the humidifier 10 includes a cover plate 160, a liquid absorption member 200 (such as, a sponge), a housing 150, and a plurality of atomizing members 300.

[0182] The number of the atomizing members 300 includes 2, 3, 4, 5, etc., and will not be listed one by one here.

[0183] The sponge is detachably arranged in the housing assembly 100, and a plurality of atomizing members 300 are embedded on the side wall of the housing assembly 100 (wherein, the housing assembly 100 is a plastic part).

[0184] The humidifier 10 is installed on the flanging 540 of the main body 500 through two screws, and the humidifier 10 is located at the side of the main body 500.

[0185] The normal-temperature water mist formed by the atomization of the humidifier 10 is sprayed into the cooking cavity 510 through the communication hole 520 of the main body 500 to humidify the cooking cavity 510.

[0186] In this application, the term "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined. Terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed" and other terms 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection 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 circumstances.

[0187] 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 this application. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. The above is only the preferred embodiment of this application and is not used to limit this application. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included in the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A humidifier, characterized in that: For a cooking appliance, the humidifier comprises: A shell component, wherein a mounting cavity is provided in the shell component, and an outlet is provided on the shell component, and the outlet is connected to the mounting cavity; A liquid absorbing member, disposed in the installation cavity, and used for absorbing liquid; An atomizer is disposed at the outlet, and is used to atomize the liquid in the liquid absorbing member and spray the liquid out of the shell assembly through the outlet.

2. The humidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomizing component is in contact with the liquid absorbing component.

3. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of the outlets and the atomizing elements are both multiple, and at least one atomizing element is disposed at each outlet.

4. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The liquid-absorbing member comprises a porous structure; and / or the liquid-absorbing member comprises a multi-layer mesh structure.

5. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The shell component is provided with an opening, and the opening is located at one side of the installation cavity.

6. The humidifier according to claim 5, characterized in that Also includes: A connecting piece is arranged in the area surrounded by the mouth wall of the opening, and the connecting piece is used to install and fix the shell component.

7. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The shell assembly is also provided with a liquid replenishing port, and the liquid replenishing port is communicated with the installation cavity.

8. The humidifier according to claim 7, characterized in that The shell assembly comprises: a housing, wherein the housing is provided with the outlet; The cover plate is detachably mounted on the shell, the shell and the cover plate enclose the installation cavity, and the cover plate is provided with the liquid replenishing port.

9. The humidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the shell component is provided with a surrounding plate, and the surrounding plate is arranged around the outlet.

10. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A humidifier as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The cooking device according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: A body, wherein a cooking cavity is disposed in the body, and the body is provided with a communicating hole, wherein the communicating hole is connected to the cooking cavity; The outer cover is arranged on the main body, the humidifier is located between the main body and the outer cover, and the communicating hole is arranged opposite to the outlet.

12. The cooking device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The main body is provided with a convex portion, at least a portion of the convex portion extends into the area surrounded by the enclosure of the shell assembly, and the portion of the convex portion located within the enclosure is provided with the communicating hole.

13. The cooking device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: The humidifier is located on the side of the body.

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