Steam heating mechanism with cleaning cup

Abstract

The utility model relates to a steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup, which comprises a steam input pipe, a lifting mechanism, a supporting table for supporting a food storage container and the cleaning cup, a food contact section is arranged at the steam outlet end of the steam input pipe, a steam output hole is formed in the food contact section, and the cleaning cup is always positioned under the steam input pipe. The cleaning cup is used for being arranged on the food contact section in a sleeving mode, the lifting mechanism is used for driving the steam input pipe and the cleaning cup to be separated and combined, the cleaning cup is provided with a drain outlet for discharging fluid in the cleaning cup, the cleaning cup is provided with a cleaning pipe, and the cleaning pipe is provided with a cleaning object output for spraying cleaning objects towards the interior of the cleaning cup. According to the steam heating mechanism with the cleaning cup, the cleaning pipe does not need to be inserted into food, and the food contact section can be rapidly and fully cleaned. The problems that an existing cleaning pipe is arranged in a steam cover, so that the food contact section cannot be quickly and effectively cleaned, and the cleaning pipe does not need to be inserted into food during use are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to food cooking and processing supplies, in particular to a steam heating mechanism provided with a cleaning cup. Background Art

[0002] In order to improve the convenience of dining, the applicant has designed a steam-heated cooked food mechanism for a food preparation and vending machine with patent number CN202022704268.4, named "A steam heating unit with a cleaning mechanism". The following deficiencies were found in the use of the device: the cleaning pipe is arranged in parallel with the steam input pipe in the steam hood, and the food contact section cannot be fully and quickly cleaned if the cleaning pipe is short. If the cleaning pipe is long, the food contact section can be effectively cleaned, but it will be inserted into the food during use, causing the cleaning pipe to be dirty and increasing the difficulty of the cleaning process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a steam heating mechanism for a cleaning cup, which can achieve rapid and sufficient cleaning of the food contact section without inserting a cleaning tube into food, thereby solving the problem that the existing cleaning tube is arranged in a steam cover, which makes it impossible to achieve rapid and effective cleaning of the food contact section and does not need to be inserted into food during use.

[0004] The above technical problems are solved by the following technical solutions: A steam heating mechanism provided with a cleaning cup, including a steam input pipe, a lifting mechanism, a support platform for supporting a food storage container, and a cleaning cup. The air outlet end of the steam input pipe is provided with a food contact section, and the food contact section is provided with steam output holes. It is characterized in that the cleaning cup is always located directly below the steam input pipe, the cleaning cup is used to sleeve the food contact section, the lifting mechanism is used to drive the steam input pipe and the cleaning cup to separate and combine, the cleaning cup is provided with a sewage outlet for discharging the fluid in the cleaning cup. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are combined and the cleaning cup is sleeved on the food contact section and abuts against the steam hood together is called the cleaning position. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are separated and the food storage container can be placed on the support platform and the food contact section is located directly above the steam pipe insertion port of the food storage container is called the avoidance position. The cleaning cup is provided with a cleaning pipe, and the cleaning pipe is provided with a cleaning material output for spraying the cleaning material into the cleaning cup. During the process of preparing to heat the food to be cooked, the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are separated to the avoidance position by the lifting mechanism, the food storage container storing the food is placed on the support platform, and then the cleaning cup and the steam are combined so that the food contact section is inserted into the food in the food storage container. After cooking is completed, the food storage container is removed, and then the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are driven by the lifting mechanism to be combined to the cleaning position, and then cleaning is carried out. The cleaning can be carried out by outputting steam through the steam input pipe or by outputting steam through a separately designed cleaning pipe. In the cleaning and avoidance processes of this technical solution, the cleaning cup does not need to perform translational motion, only lifting motion, so that the components are compact and the required planar space is small. The sewage and dirt generated by cleaning are discharged from the sewage outlet to a set position. The cleaning material can be steam, water, etc.

[0005] Preferably, a water collecting pit is provided on the support platform, the water collecting pit is provided with a discharge hole, and the open end of the cleaning cup is docked with the discharge hole. It can collect the condensate water above into the cleaning cup and drain it away through the drainage system of the cleaning cup.

[0006] Preferably, a plurality of support protrusions distributed along the circumferential direction of the cleaning cup are provided in the water collecting pit, and the support protrusions are used to support the food storage container. It can prevent the food storage container from being adsorbed when the support platform is wet, making it inconvenient to move the food storage container.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of limit protrusions are provided on the support platform, and when the food storage container is located in the space surrounded by the limit protrusions, the steam pipe insertion port is aligned with the food contact section. It can ensure the accuracy of the placement position of the food storage container.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is only used to drive the cleaning cup to lift. When the steam input pipe enters and exits the food storage container through the steam pipe insertion port, the steam input pipe maintains a constant vertical position, and the steam input pipe enters the food storage container by driving the cleaning cup to lift through the lifting mechanism. In this technical solution, the separation of the container for cooking food from the steam input pipe is achieved by the lowering of the food storage container. The steam input pipe remains stationary throughout the process of separating from the food storage container. After the steam input pipe is pulled out, the soup remaining on the steam input pipe is not likely to drip and contaminate the outside of the food storage container, resulting in good cleaning and environmental protection effects.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a vertical lead screw, a vertical guide rod, a lifting frame, and a lifting motor for driving the vertical lead screw to rotate. The lifting frame is connected to the support platform. The vertical guide rod passes through the lifting frame, and a lead screw nut is provided on the lifting frame, and the lead screw nut is threadedly connected to the vertical lead screw.

[0010] Preferably, there are at least two cleaning object outlets distributed in the vertical direction. This can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0011] Preferably, the food contact section extends vertically, the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet is located in the vertical plane passing through the food contact section, and when the cleaning cup is in the cleaning position, the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet intersects with the food contact section. This can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0012] Preferably, the opening direction of the cleaning object outlet is inclined downward. This can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects: The steam hood realizes telescoping with a simple structure and there is no problem of easy air leakage between the two sections; the inner surface has a non-wrinkled and concave-convex structure and is not easy to accumulate dirt; the cleaning pipe is arranged in the cleaning cup. By changing the insertion depth of the steam input pipe, it can not only ensure quick and thorough cleaning, but also prevent the cleaning pipe from being inserted into the food, so that the cleaning pipe will not be soiled by the food. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is the front view schematic diagram of the perspective processing of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is the three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the partial enlarged schematic diagram at A of

[0017] In the figure: frame 1, steam input pipe 3, food contact 4, exhaust pipe 5, rotating structure 6, lifting mechanism 7, support platform 8, cleaning cup 9, vertical screw rod 10, vertical guide rod 11, lifting frame 12, lifting motor 13, sewage outlet 14, water collection pit 15, supporting protrusion 16, limiting protrusion 17, cleaning pipe 20, and the part 21 that connects the cleaning pipe with the cleaning cup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] See also Figures 1 to 3 A steam heating mechanism for a cleaning cup includes a frame 1 and a steam input pipe 3. A food contact 4 is provided at the air outlet end of the steam input pipe, and a steam output hole is provided in the food contact section. An exhaust pipe 5, a rotating structure 6, a lifting mechanism 7, a support platform 8 for supporting a food storage container, and a cleaning cup 9 connected to the support platform are also provided. The rotating structure is used to drive the steam input pipe to rotate. The cleaning cup is always located directly below the food contact section of the steam input pipe, and the cleaning cup is used to be sleeved on the food contact section. The lifting mechanism is only used to drive the cleaning cup to lift and lower to achieve separation and combination with the steam input pipe. The lifting mechanism includes a vertical screw 10, a vertical guide rod 11, a lifting frame 12, and a lifting motor 13 for driving the vertical screw to rotate. The lifting frame is fixedly connected to the support platform, the vertical guide rod is passed through the lifting frame, a screw nut is provided on the lifting frame, and the screw nut is threadedly connected to the vertical screw. The cleaning cup is provided with a sewage outlet 14 for discharging the fluid in the cleaning cup. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are closed to the cleaning cup sleeve on the food contact section and abutted with the steam cover is called the cleaning position. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are separated to the food storage container can be placed on the support table to the food contact section located directly above the steam pipe insertion port of the food storage container is called the avoidance position, and the steam cover can cover the cleaning cup. A water collection pit 15 is provided on the support table, and the water collection pit is provided with a discharge hole, and the open end of the cleaning cup is butted with the discharge hole. The water collection pit is provided with a plurality of supporting protrusions 16 distributed along the circumference of the cleaning cup, and the supporting protrusions are used to support the food storage container. A plurality of limiting protrusions 17 are provided on the support table. When the steam input pipe enters and exits the food storage container through the steam pipe insertion port, the steam input pipe maintains a constant upper and lower position, and the cleaning cup is driven to rise and fall by the lifting mechanism to realize the steam input pipe entering the food storage container. The cleaning cup is provided with a cleaning pipe 20, and a cleaning material outlet is provided on the part 21 connected to the cleaning cup to spray the cleaning material into the cleaning cup. When in use, steam is input through the cleaning pipe to clean the food contact section. There are at least two cleaning object outlets distributed in the up-down direction. The food contact section extends vertically, and the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet is located on a vertical plane passing through the food contact section. When the cleaning cup is located in the cleaning position, the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet intersects with the food contact section. The opening direction of the cleaning object outlet is tilted downward.

[0019] When in use, at the beginning, the cleaning cup is in the avoidance position. Place the food storage container storing food on the support platform and within the space surrounded by the limit blocks. Then, the lifting mechanism drives the support platform to rise until the food contact section passes through the steam pipe insertion opening and inserts into the food in the food storage container. Then, steam is input through the steam input pipe to cook the food while the rotating structure drives the steam input pipe to rotate. After cooking, the steam pipe is pulled out from the food storage container, and the food storage container is taken away. Then: The lifting mechanism drives the support platform to rise to the cleaning position. The food contact section inserts into the cleaning cup and the steam hood covers the cleaning cup. Steam is input through the cleaning pipe for cleaning. During the cleaning process, the steam input pipe rotates, and the sewage generated by the rotation is discharged through the sewage outlet 14. After cleaning, the cleaning cup is lowered to the avoidance position.

Claims

1. A steam heating mechanism provided with a cleaning cup, comprising a steam input pipe, a lifting mechanism, a support platform for supporting a food storage container, and a cleaning cup. An air outlet end of the steam input pipe is provided with a food contact section, and the food contact section is provided with steam output holes, characterized in that, The cleaning cup is always located directly below the steam input pipe, and the cleaning cup is used to be sleeved on the food contact section. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the steam input pipe and the cleaning cup to be separated and combined. The cleaning cup is provided with a sewage outlet for discharging the fluid in the cleaning cup. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are closed until the cleaning cup is sleeved on the food contact section and abuts against the steam cover is called the cleaning position. The position where the cleaning cup and the steam input pipe are separated until the food storage container can be placed on the support table until the food contact section is located directly above the steam pipe insertion port of the food storage container is called the avoidance position. The cleaning cup is provided with a cleaning pipe, and the cleaning pipe is provided with a cleaning material outlet that sprays the cleaning material into the cleaning cup.

2. The steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform is provided with a water collecting pit, the water collecting pit is provided with a discharge hole, and the opening end of the cleaning cup is butted with the discharge hole.

3. The steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of supporting protrusions distributed along the circumference of the cleaning cup are arranged in the water collecting pit, and the supporting protrusions are used to support the food storage container.

4. A steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that, The support platform is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions, and when the food storage container is located in the space surrounded by the limiting protrusions, the steam pipe insertion port is aligned with the food contact section.

5. A steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism is only used to drive the cleaning cup to rise and fall. When the steam input pipe enters and exits the food storage container through the steam pipe insertion port, the steam input pipe maintains a constant up and down position, and the cleaning cup is driven to rise and fall by the lifting mechanism to realize the steam input pipe entering the food storage container.

6. The steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a vertical screw, a vertical guide rod, a lifting frame and a lifting motor that drives the vertical screw to rotate. The lifting frame is connected to the support platform. The vertical guide rod is passed through the lifting frame. The lifting frame is provided with a screw nut, and the screw nut is threadedly connected to the vertical screw.

7. A steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that The cleaning object outlets are at least two and are distributed in the up-and-down direction.

8. A steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that, The food contact section extends vertically, the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet is located on a vertical plane passing through the food contact section, and when the cleaning cup is located at the cleaning position, the opening direction line of the cleaning object outlet intersects with the food contact section.

9. A steam heating mechanism with a cleaning cup according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that, The opening direction of the cleaning object outlet is inclined downward.

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