Steam bath equipment capable of preventing dry steaming

By designing the detection device and control device of the liquid supply system in the steam bath equipment, detecting and reminding users to replenish liquids, the problem of dry steaming of the steam bath equipment when the water tank is insufficient is solved, and the user experience is improved.

CN223009468UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24ZHEJIANG NINGBO YUESHENG HEALTH TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421846789.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

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Technical Problem

The existing steam bath equipment will have dry steaming problems when there is insufficient water tank, which will affect the user's experience.

Method used

A steam bath equipment that is anti-drying is designed, including a control device, a housing, a steam generator and a liquid supply system. The liquid supply system includes a liquid storage tank and a detection device. The detection device can detect the liquid level height of the liquid in the liquid storage tank. When the liquid level reaches the set value, the control device outputs a water-deficient signal based on this signal to remind the user to replenish the liquid.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of this equipment, it can effectively prevent the problem of dry steaming in the steam bath equipment and improve the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses steam bath equipment capable of preventing dry steaming. The steam bath equipment comprises a control device shell, a steam generator and a liquid supply system, the shell is provided with a steaming room; the steam generator can provide high-temperature steam for the steam bath room; the liquid supply system can provide liquid for the steam generator; the liquid supply system comprises a liquid storage tank and a detection device; the detection device is provided with a detection cavity capable of obtaining liquid in the liquid storage tank, and the detection device is configured to be capable of outputting an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level height in the detection cavity reaches a set value; the control device is electrically connected with the detection device, and outputs a water shortage signal of the liquid storage tank according to the abnormal liquid level height signal; compared with the prior art, the scheme can prevent the problem of dry steaming of the steam bath equipment.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of steam baths, and in particular to a steam bath device that prevents dry steaming. Background Art

[0002] A steam bath device is a health care device that helps promote blood circulation, relax the body and mind, and regulate the body's functions by cleaning, stimulating, or massaging parts of the human body, achieving the effect of preventing diseases and maintaining health. In addition to the traditional function of soaking feet in hot water, some existing steam bath devices have added the function of steam fumigation. Adding the function of steam fumigation can heat and stimulate the legs of the human body, improving the comfort of users.

[0003] Existing steam bath devices need a water tank to supply water and then convert the water into steam. However, after the water tank is insufficient to supply enough water, the steam bath device will have the problem of dry steaming, affecting the user experience.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the above deficiencies. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above problems, a steam bath device that prevents dry steaming provided by this application can prevent the steam bath device from dry steaming.

[0006] This application provides a steam bath device that prevents dry steaming, including:

[0007] A control device;

[0008] A housing having a steam bath chamber;

[0009] A steam generator that can supply high-temperature steam to the steam bath chamber; and

[0010] A liquid supply system that can supply liquid to the steam generator;

[0011] The liquid supply system includes:

[0012] A liquid storage tank; and

[0013] A detection device having a detection chamber capable of obtaining the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and the detection device is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level height in the detection chamber reaches a set value;

[0014] The control device is electrically connected to the detection device, and the control device outputs a water shortage signal of the liquid storage tank according to the abnormal liquid level height signal.

[0015] The following also provides several optional methods, which are not additional limitations to the above overall solution, but merely further supplements or optimizations. On the premise of no technical or logical contradictions, each optional method can be combined with the above overall solution alone, or multiple optional methods can be combined with each other.

[0016] Optionally, along the direction of gravity, the detection device is located below the liquid storage tank.

[0017] Optionally, the top of the detection device is connected to the liquid storage tank through a first pipeline.

[0018] Optionally, the bottom of the detection device is connected to the steam generator through a second pipeline.

[0019] Optionally, a sewage discharge port communicating with the detection chamber is further provided at the bottom of the detection device.

[0020] Optionally, a liquid level detection module is provided in the detection device, and the liquid level detection module is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the detected liquid level height in the detection chamber reaches a set value.

[0021] Optionally, an installation cavity is provided on the outer side of the housing;

[0022] The liquid storage tank is snap-fitted into the installation cavity.

[0023] Optionally, the steam bath device further includes:

[0024] A cover plate, which is buckled on the installation cavity to shield the liquid storage tank.

[0025] Optionally, the liquid storage tank has a buckling groove.

[0026] Optionally, the steam bath room includes:

[0027] A steam bath cavity; and

[0028] A steam temperature adjustment cavity, which is communicated with the steam bath cavity, and the steam generator can output high-temperature steam to the steam temperature adjustment cavity;

[0029] The steam bath device further includes:

[0030] A fan, which is associated with the steam bath room and the steam temperature adjustment cavity, and can force the low-temperature steam on the upper layer of the steam bath room to flow into the steam temperature adjustment cavity to be mixed with the high-temperature steam to form suitable-temperature steam and be transported into the steam bath cavity.

[0031] In a steam bath device with anti-dry steaming function of the present application, the detection chamber of the detection device can obtain the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level height in the detection chamber reaches the set value. The control device outputs a water shortage signal for the liquid storage tank based on the abnormal liquid level signal, so as to remind the user that it is necessary to add liquid to the liquid storage tank, and prevent the steam bath device from having the problem of dry steaming. Description of the Drawings

[0032] Figure 1 FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a steam bath device according to an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 For Figure 1 FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of the steam bath device from another perspective in FIG. 10;

[0034] Figure 3 For Figure 1 FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the steam bath device in FIG. 16;

[0035] Figure 4 For Figure 3 FIG. 24 is an enlarged schematic structural diagram of part A in FIG. 22;

[0036] Figure 5 For Figure 3 FIG. 30 is an enlarged schematic structural diagram of part B in FIG. 28;

[0037] Figure 6 For Figure 1 FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram of the partial structure decomposition of the steam bath device in FIG. 34;

[0038] Figure 7 For Figure 6 FIG. 42 is a schematic diagram of the steam bath device in FIG. 40 with some structures omitted;

[0039] Figure 8 For Figure 6 FIG. 48 is a schematic structural diagram of the liquid storage tank in FIG. 46;

[0040] Figure 9 For Figure 8 FIG. 54 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid storage tank in FIG. 52;

[0041] Figure 10 FIG. 58 is a system diagram of the detection device, control device and signal device in the present application;

[0042] Figure 11 For Figure 7 FIG. 64 is a schematic structural diagram of the detection device in FIG. 62;

[0043] Figure 12 For Figure 12 FIG. 70 is a cross-sectional view of the detection device in FIG. 68;

[0044] Figure 13 For Figure 1 FIG. 76 is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the steam bath device in FIG. 74;

[0045] Figure 14 is Figure 13 a schematic enlarged view of the D part in

[0046] The reference numerals in the figure are explained as follows:

[0047] 100, steam bath equipment;

[0048] 10, housing; 101, front end; 102, rear end; 11, steam bath room; 111, steam bath chamber; 112, steam temperature control chamber; 113, steam outlet; 12, opening; 13, avoidance opening; 14, accommodation chamber; 15, installation chamber; 16, interface;

[0049] 20, steam generator;

[0050] 30, liquid supply system; 31, liquid storage tank; 311, fastening groove; 312, transparent area; 313, box body; 314, box cover; 315, liquid storage chamber; 32, detection device; 321, detection chamber; 322, first pipeline; 323, second pipeline; 324, sewage outlet; 325, liquid level detection module; 33, valve; 34, control device; 35, signal device; 36, water pump;

[0051] 40, fan; 41, air inlet; 42, air outlet;

[0052] 50, footrest; 51, top cover; 52, maintenance panel; 53, cover plate. Detailed implementation manners

[0053] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0054] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may also be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "disposed on" another component, it can be directly disposed on the other component or there may be an intermediate component at the same time.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0056] As Figures 1 to 14 shown, the present application provides a steam bath device 100 for preventing dry steaming, which includes a control device 34, a housing 10, and a liquid supply system 30; the housing 10 has a steam bath chamber 11; a steam generator 20 can supply high-temperature steam to the steam bath chamber 11; the liquid supply system 30 can supply liquid to the steam generator 20; the liquid supply system 30 includes a liquid storage tank 31 and a detection device 32; the detection device 32 has a detection chamber 321 capable of acquiring the liquid in the liquid storage tank 31, and the detection device 32 is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level height in the detection chamber 321 reaches a set value; the control device 34 is electrically connected to the detection device 32, and the control device 34 outputs a water shortage signal of the liquid storage tank 31 based on the abnormal liquid level height signal.

[0057] After the detection chamber 321 acquires that the liquid in the liquid storage tank 31 decreases or disappears, the liquid level in the detection chamber 321 will drop. When the liquid level height in the detection chamber 321 reaches the set value, an abnormal liquid level height signal is output, and the control device 34 outputs a water shortage signal of the liquid storage tank based on the abnormal liquid level signal, so as to be able to remind the user that liquid needs to be added to the liquid storage tank, so as to prevent the steam bath device 100 from having the problem of dry steaming.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the shape of the housing 10 is not strictly limited; for example, the housing 10 is generally in a barrel-like structure. The housing 10 has a front end 101 and a rear end 102, and the front end 101 and the rear end 102 of the housing 10 are arranged in opposite directions; the front end 101 of the housing 10 is: when the user uses the steam bath device 100, along the direction of the user's orientation, the housing 10 located at the frontmost side is the front end 101. The top of the housing 10 has an opening 12 communicating with the steam bath chamber 11; the user's body can enter the steam bath chamber 11 through the opening 12; for example, the user's feet and lower limbs can enter the steam bath chamber 11 through the opening 12.

[0059] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the steam bath device 100 further includes a top cover 51; the top cover 51 is rotatably installed on the housing 10 and can open and close the opening 12 at the top of the steam bath chamber 11, so as to be able to reduce the steam leakage in the steam bath chamber 11 when the user's lower limbs and other parts are placed in the steam bath chamber 11 by covering the top cover 51. In order to be able to avoid the user's other parts when the top cover 51 closes the opening 12 at the top of the steam bath chamber 11; when the top cover 51 closes the opening 12 at the top of the steam bath chamber 11, an avoidance opening 13 communicating with the steam bath chamber 11 is formed between the top cover 51 and the side wall of the housing 10. For example, the avoidance opening 13 is located at the rear end 102 of the housing 10, which can avoid the user's legs, so as to facilitate the user to use the steam bath device 100 in a sitting posture.

[0060] In this embodiment, asFigures 3 to 4 As shown, the steam generator 20 can supply high-temperature steam to the steam bath room 11. Among them, as long as the liquid can form steam with a certain temperature after passing through the steam generator 20, the steam generator 20 is sufficient; the specific structure of the steam generator 20 will not be further elaborated here. The steam generator 20 is fixed to the housing 10 by means of snap connection, screws, welding or bonding, etc.

[0061] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 4 and Figure 6 shown, the front end 101 of the housing 10 has a receiving cavity 14 for receiving the steam generator 20; the steam bath device 100 further includes a maintenance plate 52 attached to the housing 10 and capable of opening and closing the receiving cavity 14 to enable maintenance of the steam generator 20 in the receiving cavity 14; when the steam generator 20 needs to be maintained, only by opening the maintenance plate 52 can the steam generator 20 be exposed for easy maintenance. The maintenance plate 52 is detachably installed on the housing 10 to facilitate the opening and closing of the maintenance plate 52. Among them, the maintenance plate 52 is detachably installed on the housing 10 through structures such as buckles or screws.

[0062] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 9 shown, the liquid storage tank 31 is detachably configured on the housing 10 to facilitate removing the liquid storage tank 31 from the housing 10 for adding liquid to the liquid storage tank 31. Among them, the liquid can be water. The outside of the housing 10 has an installation cavity 15; the liquid storage tank 31 is snap-fitted into the installation cavity 15 to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the liquid storage tank 31 from the installation cavity 15. The liquid storage tank 31 and the steam generator 20 are located on the same side of the housing 10 and are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing 10 to make the layout of the steam generator 20 and the liquid storage tank 31 more reasonable. Among them, both the liquid storage tank 31 and the steam generator 20 are located at the front end 101 of the housing 10.

[0063] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 9 shown, the opening of the installation cavity 15 is flared to facilitate the liquid storage tank 31 entering the installation cavity 15. The steam bath device 100 further includes a cover plate 53 that is buckled on the installation cavity 15 to cover the liquid storage tank 31. The installation cavity 15 has a left side wall and a right side wall that are oppositely arranged, and the left side wall and the right side wall are respectively attached to both sides of the liquid storage tank 31 to fix the liquid storage tank 31 in the installation cavity 15.

[0064] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 9As shown, the liquid storage tank 31 has a snap-in groove 311 to facilitate the user's operation of the liquid storage tank 31. The liquid storage tank 31 has a transparent area 312 to facilitate the user's observation of the liquid condition inside the liquid storage tank 31. The liquid storage tank 31 includes a tank body 313 and a tank cover 314. The tank body 313 has a liquid storage cavity 315, and the tank cover 314 is snapped onto the tank body 313 to seal the liquid storage cavity 315. At least part of the structure of the tank body 313 is made of a transparent material to form the transparent area 312. The capacity of the liquid storage tank 31 is 1L - 1.5L, and the consumption of the liquid storage tank 31 is 0.5L / H - 1L / H; this can ensure that the liquid provided by the liquid storage tank 31 can be used for a sufficient length of time. Herein, the consumption of the liquid storage tank 31 is the output provided by the liquid storage tank 31 to the steam generator 20. Preferably, the capacity of the liquid storage tank 31 is 1.2L, and the consumption of the liquid storage tank 31 is 0.75L / H.

[0065] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 12 shown, along the direction of gravity, the detection device 32 is located below the liquid storage tank 31; the detection device 32 and the liquid storage tank 31 are on the same side of the housing 10. The top of the detection device 32 is connected to the bottom of the liquid storage tank 31 through a first pipeline 322 to ensure that the liquid in the liquid storage tank 31 can flow into the detection cavity 321 of the detection device 32. The housing 10 has an interface 16; the liquid storage tank 31 has a valve 33 that cooperates with the interface 16, and the first pipeline 322 is connected to the interface 16. The bottom of the detection device 32 is connected to the steam generator 20 through a second pipeline 323 to ensure that the liquid in the detection cavity 321 flows into the steam generator 20. The liquid supply system 30 further includes a water pump 36, and the water pump 36 can transport the liquid in the liquid storage tank 31 to the steam generator 20 through the detection device 32.

[0066] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 12 shown, the housing 10 has an installation space, and the detection device 32 is fixed in the housing 10 by means of bolts or the like. There is no strict limitation on the structure of the detection device 32; for example, the detection device 32 is generally in a tank-like structure. A drain port 324 communicating with the detection cavity 321 is further provided at the bottom of the detection device 32, and the drain port 324 can discharge the liquid in the detection cavity 321.

[0067] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 12 shown, a liquid level detection module 325 is provided inside the detection device 32. The liquid level detection module 325 is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the detected liquid level height in the detection cavity 321 reaches a set value. The liquid level detection module 325 is mechanical or electronic. Among them, the mechanical type can be a float, etc.; the electronic type is an ultrasonic liquid level gauge, a radar liquid level gauge, a capacitive liquid level gauge, etc.

[0068] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 12 shown, the steam bath device 100 further includes a signal device 35, and the signal device 35 is electrically connected to the control device 34; the control device 34 outputs a water shortage signal according to the abnormal liquid level signal, and gives a prompt through the signal device 35 by making sounds, lights, etc. Both the signal device 35 and the control device 34 can adopt existing technologies and will not be further elaborated here.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 2 and Figures 13 to 14 shown, the steam bath room 11 includes a steam bath chamber 111 and a steam temperature adjustment chamber 112. The steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 is communicated with the steam bath chamber 111, and the steam generator 20 can supply high-temperature steam to the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112; the high-temperature steam is mixed with low-temperature steam in the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 to form suitable-temperature steam, and is transported into the steam bath chamber 111. The steam bath chamber 111 and the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 are respectively located at the front and rear sides or the left and right sides of the housing 10; this can make the structure of the steam bath device 100 more compact. The steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 is more located at the front end 101 of the housing 10 relative to the steam bath chamber 111, so as to reduce the space between the steam bath chamber 111 and the rear end 102 of the housing 10, facilitating the use by the user. Among them, the suitable-temperature steam refers to the steam whose temperature is suitable for fumigating the body, and its temperature range is not absolute and can vary from person to person and with the environment. For example, the temperature of the suitable-temperature steam is between 30°C and 60°C.

[0070] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 2 and Figures 13 to 14 shown, the height of the steam bath chamber 111 can be set according to actual use and there is no strict limit here. For example, the steam bath chamber 111 can accommodate the user's feet and calves; when the user uses the steam bath device 100, the steam bath chamber 111 can accommodate the user's feet and calves, so that the steam bath chamber 111 can fumigate the feet and legs.

[0071] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 2 and Figures 13 to 14 shown, the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 further includes a steam outlet 113, and the steam outlet 113 is configured to input the suitable-temperature steam in the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 into the steam bath chamber 111. Among them, the steam outlet 113 can be located at the side and / or bottom of the steam bath chamber 111. When the steam outlet 113 is located at the side of the steam bath chamber 111, the steam outlet 113 is located on the side wall of the steam bath chamber 111 and extends along the height direction of the steam bath chamber 111. When the steam outlet 113 is located at the bottom of the steam bath chamber 111, the steam outlet 113 is located on the footrest 50 at the bottom of the steam bath chamber 111, or the steam outlet 113 is located between the two sides of the footrest 50 and the housing 10.

[0072] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 2 and Figures 13 to 14 shown, the steam bath device 100 further includes a fan 40. The fan 40 is associated with the steam bath chamber 111 and the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112, and can force the low-temperature steam in the upper layer of the steam bath chamber 111 to flow into the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112 to mix with the high-temperature steam. The fan 40 has an air inlet 41 and an air outlet 42; the air inlet 41 is communicated with the steam bath chamber 111, and the air outlet 42 is communicated with the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112. When the fan 40 works, the low-temperature steam in the upper layer of the steam bath chamber 111 will enter from the air inlet 41 and flow out from the air outlet 42 to enter the steam temperature adjustment chamber 112. The fan 40 is fixed to the housing 10 by means of clamping, screws, welding or bonding, etc.

[0073] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope recorded in this specification. When the technical features in different embodiments are shown in the same drawing, it can be regarded that the drawing also discloses the combination examples of the respective embodiments involved at the same time.

[0074] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present application, and the description thereof is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation to the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A steam bath device for preventing dry steaming, characterized in that: include: Control devices; a housing having a steam room; a steam generator capable of providing high-temperature steam to the steam room; as well as a liquid supply system capable of supplying liquid to the steam generator; Features: The liquid supply system comprises: a fluid storage tank; and A detection device having a detection cavity capable of acquiring liquid in the liquid storage tank, wherein the detection device is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level in the detection cavity reaches a set value; The control device is electrically connected to the detection device, and the control device outputs a water shortage signal of the liquid storage tank according to the abnormal liquid level height signal.

2. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the direction of gravity, the detection device is located below the liquid storage tank.

3. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the detection device is communicated with the bottom of the liquid storage tank through a first pipeline.

4. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the detection device is communicated with the steam generator through a second pipeline.

5. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the detection device is also provided with a sewage outlet communicated with the detection cavity.

6. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device is provided with a liquid level detection module, and the liquid level detection module is configured to output an abnormal liquid level height signal when the liquid level in the detection cavity reaches a set value.

7. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the housing has a mounting cavity; The liquid storage tank is clamped in the installation cavity.

8. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The steam bath equipment also includes: A cover plate is buckled in the installation cavity to cover the liquid storage tank.

9. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The liquid storage box has a snap-fit ​​groove.

10. The anti-dry steam bath equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam room comprises: Steam bath chamber; and A steam temperature regulating chamber, which is in communication with the steam bath chamber, and the steam generator can output high-temperature steam to the steam temperature regulating chamber; The steam bath equipment also includes: A fan is associated with the steam room and the steam temperature adjustment chamber, and can force the low-temperature steam in the upper layer of the steam room to flow into the steam temperature adjustment chamber to mix with the high-temperature steam to form steam of suitable temperature, and then transport it to the steam room.