Household appliance with cleaning device and integrated cooker thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a household electrical appliance with a cleaning device, which comprises a shell assembly, an inner container with an opening on one side and a storage cavity with an opening on one side, and the storage cavity is positioned on the outer side of the inner container; at least part of the cleaning assembly is placed in the storage cavity, and the cleaning assembly is used for cleaning a part to be cleaned; and the steam assembly is arranged on the shell assembly and located outside the inner container, and a steam outlet of the steam assembly is selectively communicated with the inner container or the cleaning assembly. According to the household appliance, the problems that the to-be-cleaned part is difficult to clean and inconvenient to clean and the like are solved. The utility model further discloses an integrated cooker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a household appliance with a cleaning device and an integrated stove thereof. Background Art

[0002] An integrated stove is a kitchen appliance that integrates multiple functions such as a range hood, a gas stove, a disinfection cabinet, a steam oven, and a storage cabinet. It has the advantages of saving space, good fume extraction effect, energy saving, low consumption, and environmental protection. Generally, the oil absorption rate of an integrated stove reaches 95%. The higher the fume suction rate, the better the quality.

[0003] However, the cleaning problem has always been a major pain point of the integrated stove. After each use of the integrated stove, the oil stains in the steam oven cavity, as well as the oil stains on the stove top and the machine head surface, usually need to be wiped in time. Otherwise, it is very difficult to clean after the grease solidifies. Moreover, when cleaning, it is necessary to repeatedly dip a rag in water for cleaning, which is rather inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the problems existing in the related art to a certain extent. For this purpose, the utility model provides a household appliance with a cleaning device, which effectively solves the problems such as the uncleanability and inconvenient cleaning of the parts to be cleaned. The utility model also provides an integrated stove.

[0005] According to the above-provided household appliance with a cleaning device, it is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A household appliance with a cleaning device includes: a housing assembly, provided with an inner container with an opening on one side and a storage cavity with an opening on one side, and the storage cavity is located outside the inner container; a cleaning assembly, at least part of the cleaning assembly is placed in the storage cavity for cleaning the parts to be cleaned; and a steam assembly, arranged on the housing assembly and located outside the inner container, and the steam outlet of the steam assembly is selectively connected to the inner container or the cleaning assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the steam assembly includes an evaporator, a first air outlet pipe, a second air outlet pipe, and a control valve. The evaporator has a water inlet and a steam outlet. The air inlet of the control valve is connected to the steam outlet of the evaporator. The first air outlet of the control valve is connected to the inner container through the first air outlet pipe. The second air outlet of the control valve is connected to the cleaning assembly through the second air outlet pipe.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control valve includes a three-way joint, a first solenoid valve, and a second solenoid valve. The three-way joint has an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The first solenoid valve is arranged on the first air outlet or the first air outlet pipe. The second solenoid valve is arranged on the second air outlet or the second air outlet pipe.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control valve is a three-way control valve, which includes a valve body and a valve core. The valve body has a valve cavity, an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The valve cavity is respectively communicated with the air inlet, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet. The valve core is movably arranged in the valve cavity and is used to control the selective communication between the air inlet and the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the steam assembly further includes a water tank, and the water outlet of the water tank is communicated with the water inlet of the evaporator.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes an air inlet pipe and a spraying part, and the spraying part is communicated with the air outlet end of the second air outlet pipe through the air inlet pipe.

[0012] In some embodiments, the storage cavity is arranged close to the steam assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the opening direction of the storage cavity is the same as that of the inner container. A door body assembly is movably connected to the outer shell assembly, and the door body assembly is used to open or close the inner container and the storage cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments, a detergent dispenser is further included. The water inlet of the detergent dispenser is communicated with the water outlet of tap water or the water tank, and the detergent outlet of the detergent dispenser is selectively communicated with the cleaning assembly.

[0015] According to the above-provided integrated range hood, it is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0016] An integrated range hood includes a box body, a cooking appliance module, a machine head module, and a household appliance with a cleaning device as described above. The household appliance is embedded in the box body. The cooking appliance module is installed on the top of the box body, and the machine head module is installed on the top of the box body and is located behind the cooking appliance module.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The household appliance of the present utility model is provided with an inner container and a storage cavity on the housing assembly. At least part of the cleaning assembly is placed in the storage cavity, and the steam outlet of the steam assembly is selectively connected to the inner container or the cleaning assembly to provide high-temperature and high-pressure steam for the inner container or the cleaning assembly, so that the cleaning assembly can be used to clean the parts to be cleaned. The high-temperature and high-pressure steam can soften the grease, which is convenient for subsequent scrubbing, solving the problems of difficult cleaning caused by the accumulation and solidification of surface oil stains, and the inconvenience of cleaning caused by the need to repeatedly fetch water and scrub the parts to be cleaned.

[0019] 2. When not in use, the cleaning assembly can be stored in the storage cavity, which does not occupy space and is flexible in operation.

[0020] 3. By configuring the door body assembly to open or close the inner container and the storage cavity simultaneously, when the door body assembly is closed, the cleaning assembly placed in the storage cavity is hidden behind the door body assembly, improving the aesthetics while eliminating the need for a cover plate for the storage cavity. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the integrated stove in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the integrated stove in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the three-way control valve in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1 - housing assembly, 11 - inner container, 12 - storage cavity; 2 - door body assembly; 3 - cleaning assembly, 31 - intake pipe, 32 - spraying part; 41 - evaporator, 421 - first outlet pipe, 422 - second outlet pipe, 431 - three-way joint, 432 - first solenoid valve, 433 - second solenoid valve, 44 - three-way control valve, 441 - valve body, 442 - valve core; 5 - box body; 6 - stove module; 7 - machine head module. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited by these embodiments. Modifying the specific implementation manner of the present utility model or equivalently replacing some technical features without departing from the spirit of the present utility model scheme shall all be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present utility model.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] Reference Figure 1-2, this embodiment provides a household appliance with a cleaning device. The household appliance can be a steam box, a steam oven, or a dishwasher with a steam function. In this embodiment, taking the household appliance as a steam oven as an example, the household appliance includes a housing assembly 1, a door assembly 2, a cleaning assembly 3, and a steam assembly (not shown in the figure). An inner container 11 with an opening on one side and a storage cavity 12 with an opening on one side are provided on the housing assembly 1. The storage cavity 12 is located outside the inner container 11 and at the upper end of the housing assembly 1, and the opening direction of the storage cavity 12 is the same as that of the inner container 11. The door assembly 2 is movably connected to the housing assembly 1, and the door assembly 2 is configured to open or close the inner container 11 and the storage cavity 12 simultaneously, so as to hide the storage cavity 12 behind the door assembly 2, improving the aesthetics while eliminating the need for a cover plate for opening and closing the storage cavity 12.

[0028] At least part of the cleaning assembly 3 is placed in the storage cavity 12 for cleaning the parts to be cleaned, where the parts to be cleaned include at least one of the inner container 11, the stove top, and the machine head (or range hood). The steam assembly is arranged on the housing assembly 1 and outside the inner container 11, and the steam outlet of the steam assembly is selectively connected to the inner container 11 or the cleaning assembly 3, so as to provide high-temperature and high-pressure steam for the inner container 11 or the cleaning assembly 3. In this embodiment, the storage cavity 12 is arranged close to the steam assembly to shorten the gas path and reduce costs.

[0029] When the cleaning assembly is not in use, the cleaning assembly can be removed and placed in the storage cavity 12, which does not occupy space and is flexible to operate; when it is needed to use, the cleaning assembly can be connected to the steam outlet of the steam assembly, and the cleaning mode is started. The steam assembly generates high-temperature and high-pressure steam. At this time, the cleaning assembly can be used to clean the surface of the parts to be cleaned. The high-temperature and high-pressure steam can soften the grease, facilitating subsequent scrubbing, solving the problems of difficult cleaning caused by the accumulation and solidification of oil stains on the surface of the parts to be cleaned, and the inconvenience of cleaning caused by the need to repeatedly fetch water and scrub the parts to be cleaned, improving the user experience.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-2 , further, the cleaning assembly 3 includes an air inlet pipe 31 and a spraying part 32. The spraying part 32 is preferably a steam spray gun, which is connected to the air outlet end of the second air outlet pipe 422 through the air inlet pipe 31. In this embodiment, an air outlet joint (not shown in the figure) selectively connected to the steam outlet of the steam assembly is provided on the housing assembly 1. One end of the air inlet pipe 31 away from the spraying part 32 is detachably connected to the air outlet joint. In this way, when the cleaning assembly 3 is not in use, the entire cleaning assembly 3 can be detached or not detached from the air outlet joint, and the cleaning assembly 3 can be stored in the storage cavity 12.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-2, Further, the steam assembly includes an evaporator 41, a first air outlet pipe 421, a second air outlet pipe 422, and a control valve (not shown in the figure). The evaporator 41 has a water inlet and a steam outlet. The control valve is arranged outside the evaporator 41, and the air inlet of the control valve is communicated with the steam outlet of the evaporator 41. The first air outlet of the control valve is connected to the inner tank 11 through the first air outlet pipe 421, and the second air outlet of the control valve is connected to the cleaning assembly 3 through the second air outlet pipe 422. In this embodiment, one end of the second air outlet pipe 422 close to the cleaning assembly 3 forms an air outlet joint, or an air outlet joint is installed at one end of the second air outlet pipe 422 away from the cleaning assembly 3. Thus, by connecting the air inlet of the control valve to the first air outlet and cutting off the second air outlet, the steam outlet is connected to the first air outlet pipe 421, or by connecting the air outlet of the control valve to the second air outlet and cutting off the first air outlet, the steam outlet is connected to the second air outlet pipe 422, thereby realizing the control of the air path switching, that is, realizing the control of the steam assembly to supply steam to the inner tank 11 or the cleaning assembly 3.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 , In this embodiment, the control valve includes a three-way joint 431, a first solenoid valve 432, and a second solenoid valve 433. The three-way joint 431 has an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The air inlet of the three-way joint 431 is communicated with the steam outlet of the evaporator 41. The first air outlet and the second air outlet of the three-way joint 431 are respectively connected to the first air outlet pipe 421 and the second air outlet pipe 422. The first solenoid valve 432 is arranged on the first air outlet or the first air outlet pipe 421, and the second solenoid valve 433 is arranged on the second air outlet or the second air outlet pipe 422. Thus, by controlling the working states of the first solenoid valve 432 and the second solenoid valve 433, the control of the air path switching is realized.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 , In other embodiments, the control valve may be a three-way control valve 44. The three-way control valve 44 includes a valve body 441 and a valve core 442. The valve body 441 has a valve cavity, an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The valve cavity is respectively communicated with the air inlet, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet. The air inlet of the valve body 441 is communicated with the steam outlet of the evaporator 41. The first air outlet and the second air outlet of the valve body 441 are respectively connected to the first air outlet pipe 421 and the second air outlet pipe 422. The valve core 442 is movably arranged in the valve cavity and is used to selectively connect the air inlet to the first air outlet or the second air outlet. In addition, the three-way control valve 44 further includes a power unit (not shown in the figure). The power unit is connected to the valve core 442 and is used to control the movement of the valve core between the first air outlet and the second air outlet, so that the valve core switches between closing the first air outlet and opening the second air outlet and opening the first air outlet and closing the second air outlet.

[0034] Furthermore, the steam assembly further includes a water tank and a water pump. The water inlet of the water tank is connected to tap water or softened water. Of course, the water tank can also be manually filled with water. The water outlet of the water tank is connected to the water inlet of the evaporator 41 through the water pump to automatically fill or replenish water for the evaporator.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-2 , this embodiment further provides an integrated stove, which includes a cabinet 5, a cooking appliance module 6, a head module 7, and a household appliance with a cleaning device as described above. The household appliance is preferably a steam oven and is embedded in the cabinet 5. The cooking appliance module 6 is installed on the top of the cabinet 5, and the head module 7 is installed on the top of the cabinet 5 and behind the cooking appliance module 6. Thus, through the household appliance with the cleaning device, the inner cavity of the household appliance, the surface of the cooking appliance module 6, and the surface of the head module 7 can be cleaned. Of course, the cleaning assembly 3 can also be used to clean the inside of the head module 7, reducing the cleaning difficulty and improving the cleaning convenience, thereby facilitating the improvement of the user experience.

[0036] Further, a blower assembly (not shown in the figure) is provided in the cabinet 5 behind the household appliance. The blower assembly is connected to the head module 7, and the cleaning assembly is configured to be also used for cleaning the inside of the blower assembly.

[0037] Embodiment 2

[0038] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the household appliance further includes a detergent dispenser. The water inlet of the detergent dispenser is connected to tap water or the water outlet of the water tank, and the detergent outlet of the detergent dispenser is selectively connected to the cleaning assembly 3.

[0039] Thus, when using the cleaning assembly, it is possible to control whether the detergent dispenser injects detergent into the cleaning assembly 3 according to the actual cleaning requirements.

[0040] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the creative concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A household appliance with a cleaning device, characterized in that: include: The outer shell component (1) is provided with an inner liner (11) with an opening on one side and a storage cavity (12) with an opening on one side, wherein the storage cavity (12) is located outside the inner liner (11); A cleaning component (3), at least a portion of which is placed in the storage cavity (12) and is used to clean the parts to be cleaned; and A steam component is arranged on the outer shell component (1) and is located outside the inner container (11); a steam outlet of the steam component is selectively connected to the inner container (11) or the cleaning component (3).

2. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam component comprises an evaporator (41), a first air outlet pipe (421), a second air outlet pipe (422) and a control valve; the evaporator (41) has a water inlet and a steam outlet; the air inlet of the control valve is connected to the steam outlet of the evaporator (41); the first air outlet of the control valve is connected to the inner tank (11) via the first air outlet pipe (421); and the second air outlet of the control valve is connected to the cleaning component (3) via the second air outlet pipe (422).

3. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control valve comprises a three-way connector (431), a first solenoid valve (432) and a second solenoid valve (433); the three-way connector (431) has an air inlet, a first air outlet and a second air outlet; the first solenoid valve (432) is arranged on the first air outlet or the first air outlet pipe (421); and the second solenoid valve (433) is arranged on the second air outlet or the second air outlet pipe (422).

4. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control valve is a three-way control valve (44), and the three-way control valve (44) includes a valve body (441) and a valve core (442). The valve body (441) has a valve cavity, an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The valve cavity is respectively connected to the air inlet, the first air outlet, and the second air outlet. The valve core (442) is movably arranged in the valve cavity and is used to control the air inlet to selectively connect to the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

5. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steam component also includes a water tank, the water outlet of the water tank being connected to the water inlet of the evaporator (41).

6. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (3) comprises an air inlet pipe (31) and a spray portion (32); the spray portion (32) is connected to the air outlet end of the second air outlet pipe (422) through the air inlet pipe (31).

7. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage cavity (12) is arranged close to the steam component.

8. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The opening direction of the storage cavity (12) is the same as the opening direction of the inner container (11), and a door body component (2) is movably connected to the outer shell component (1), and the door body component (2) is used to open or close the inner container (11) and the storage cavity (12).

9. A household appliance with a cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also comprises a detergent dispenser, the water inlet of the detergent dispenser is connected to the water outlet of the tap water or the water tank, and the detergent outlet of the detergent dispenser is selectively connected to the cleaning component (3).

10. An integrated stove, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (5), a stove module (6), a head module (7) and a household appliance with a cleaning device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the household appliance is embedded in the housing (5), the stove module (6) is installed on the top of the housing (5), and the head module (7) is installed on the top of the housing (5) and is located behind the stove module (6).

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