Steam box

Abstract

The utility model provides a steam box which comprises an inner container, a refrigerating system, a switching valve and a fan assembly, the refrigerating system, the switching valve and the fan assembly are all arranged outside the inner container, and the refrigerating system is used for refrigerating the inner container; the switching valve is communicated with the inner container through a first air pipe; the switching valve is communicated with the refrigerating system through a second air pipe; the switching valve is communicated with the fan assembly through a third air pipe; when the switching valve is switched to enable the third air pipe to be communicated with the first air pipe, the fan assembly is communicated with the inner container and used for discharging steam in the inner container; when the switching valve is switched to be communicated with the second air pipe and the third air pipe, the fan assembly is communicated with the refrigerating system and used for dissipating heat of the refrigerating system, steam in the inner container can be quickly discharged, heat dissipation can be conducted on the inner container, operation is convenient, and the heat dissipation rate is high; in addition, the fan assembly communicates with the refrigerating system and is used for dissipating heat of the refrigerating system, operation is convenient, and the effect of refrigerating the steam box is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a steamer. Background Art

[0002] As a kitchen appliance, a steamer can cook food purely by steaming, achieving healthy cooking without open flames and reducing oil smoke. However, a steamer does not refrigerate food. Furthermore, poor heat dissipation from the steamer's refrigeration system and evaporator can affect the cabinet and cause discomfort. Therefore, the structural coordination of the steamer's refrigeration system and evaporator is particularly important. A steamer is equipped with a refrigeration system to reduce the temperature of the steam discharged from the inner tank.

[0003] The refrigeration system commonly used in steamers in the prior art for heat dissipation includes a generator tray, a fan, a water tray and a condenser. Steam is introduced into the generator tray and the fan is used for heat dissipation and cooling to reduce the temperature.

[0004] The refrigeration system is installed outside the steamer, and the refrigeration system installation structure in the prior art also generally adopts such a structure. The above structure relies on a single fan to dissipate heat poorly, cannot have a cooling effect on the steamer, and the slow heat dissipation speed causes discomfort to the human body. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a steamer in order to overcome the defects that the refrigeration system cannot refrigerate the steamer and has poor heat dissipation effect.

[0006] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A steamer, comprising an inner container, a refrigeration system, a switching valve and a fan assembly, wherein the refrigeration system, the switching valve and the fan assembly are all arranged outside the inner container, and the refrigeration system is used to cool the inner container;

[0008] The switching valve is connected to the inner tank through the first air duct; the switching valve is connected to the refrigeration system through the second air duct; the switching valve is connected to the fan assembly through the third air duct;

[0009] When the switching valve is switched to connect the third air duct to the first air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the inner tank to discharge the steam in the inner tank;

[0010] When the switching valve is switched to connect the second air duct and the third air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the refrigeration system to dissipate heat for the refrigeration system.

[0011] In this solution, the refrigeration system, the switching valve and the fan assembly are all arranged outside the inner tank to maximize the contact of the above components with the external environment and improve the heat dissipation effect of the box; the switching valve is connected to the inner tank through the first air duct; the switching valve is connected to the refrigeration system through the second air duct; the switching valve is connected to the fan assembly through the third air duct; the above arrangement enables the inner tank, the fan assembly and the refrigeration system to be connected to each other through the switching valve. When the switching valve is switched to the third air duct to be connected to the first air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the inner tank for dissipating steam in the inner tank; the above arrangement is conducive to quickly discharging steam in the inner tank to dissipate heat therefrom, is easy to operate, and has a fast heat dissipation rate; when the switching valve is switched to the second air duct to be connected to the third air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the refrigeration system for dissipating heat to the refrigeration system. The above arrangement is easy to operate and can utilize the existing fan assembly to achieve the effect of refrigerating the steam box.

[0012] Preferably, the refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, a throttle and an evaporator. The coolant enters the condenser, the throttle and the evaporator in sequence from the compressor and then flows back to the compressor. The evaporator is arranged on the outer wall of the inner tank, and the condenser is connected to the switching valve through a second air duct.

[0013] In this solution, the coolant enters the condenser, throttle and evaporator in sequence from the compressor and then flows back to the compressor, so that the coolant can be recycled in the process of cooling the steam box; the evaporator is arranged on the outer wall of the inner tank, and the condenser is connected to the switching valve through the second air duct. The setting position of the evaporator is conducive to improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the inner tank, and the connection between the condenser and the switching valve through the second air duct is conducive to the heat dissipation of the condenser by the fan assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the evaporator includes an evaporation tube laid on the outer wall of the inner container, and the evaporation tube is bent and extended on the outer wall of the inner container.

[0015] In this solution, the arrangement of the evaporation tube is conducive to maximizing the contact area with the inner tank and improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the inner tank.

[0016] Preferably, a condenser is provided inside the condenser, and a first temperature sensor is provided on the condenser.

[0017] In this solution, the condenser tube is helpful for cooling the coolant, and the setting of the temperature sensor is helpful for monitoring the heat dissipation condition of the condenser by the fan assembly.

[0018] Preferably, a second temperature sensor is provided on the outer side wall of the inner container.

[0019] In this solution, the arrangement of the second temperature sensor is conducive to monitoring the temperature of the inner tank.

[0020] Preferably, a connecting device is further provided on the wall surface where the second temperature sensor is provided, and the first air duct is connected to the inner tank through the connecting device.

[0021] In this solution, the connecting device for connecting the first air duct and the inner tank is conducive to the safe and stable connection of the first air duct with the inner tank, so as to achieve the effect of preventing steam leakage.

[0022] Preferably, the outer side wall of the inner liner is also paved with thermal insulation cotton.

[0023] In this solution, the provision of the thermal insulation cotton prevents the heat or cold air in the inner tank from being lost when the steamer is working, thereby improving its working efficiency.

[0024] Preferably, the steamer also includes a box body, and the inner tank, refrigeration system, switching valve and fan assembly are all arranged in the box body, the fan assembly is located at the top of the box body and is arranged on the outside of the top wall of the inner tank; the compressor, condenser and throttle are arranged at the bottom of the box body and are located on the outside of the rear wall of the inner tank.

[0025] In this solution, the fan assembly is arranged at the top of the box and on the outside of the top wall of the inner tank. This arrangement is conducive to quickly discharging the heat of the box to the outside of the box, and is conducive to discharging the heat outside the box away from the human body; the compressor, condenser and throttle are arranged at the bottom of the box and on the outside of the rear wall of the inner tank, which is conducive to making the compressor, condenser and throttle close to the inner tank, concentrating the heat dissipation and speeding up the heat dissipation.

[0026] Preferably, the steam box further comprises a control panel, which is arranged above the box body and forms a gap with the inner container, and the gap is used for the air outlet of the fan assembly.

[0027] In this solution, the setting of the control panel facilitates the control of the working status of the steamer; the gap formed by the control panel and the inner tank is conducive to the discharge of the wind generated by the fan assembly, so as to improve the heat dissipation effect of the fan assembly on the inner tank and the refrigeration system.

[0028] Preferably, the fan assembly further includes a condensing plate and a connecting pipe. The condensing plate is arranged on the upper surface of the box body. The connecting pipe is installed on the condensing plate, and the connecting pipe is connected to the third air duct.

[0029] In this solution, the provision of the condensation plate is conducive to cooling the steam in the inner tank, and the provision of the connecting pipe is conducive to discharging the steam in the inner tank to the condensation plate for heat dissipation.

[0030] The positive progressive effect of the present invention is that: when the steamer is in use, the refrigeration system, the switching valve and the fan assembly are all arranged outside the inner tank, so that the above-mentioned components are exposed to the external environment to the maximum extent, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the box body; the switching valve is connected to the inner tank through the first air duct; the switching valve is connected to the refrigeration system through the second air duct; the switching valve is connected to the fan assembly through the third air duct; the above arrangement enables the inner tank, the fan assembly and the refrigeration system to be connected to each other through the switching valve, and when the switching valve is switched to the third air duct to be connected to the first air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the inner tank for dissipating steam in the inner tank; the above arrangement is conducive to quickly discharging steam in the inner tank to dissipate heat therefrom, is easy to operate, and has a fast heat dissipation rate; when the switching valve is switched to the second air duct to be connected to the third air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the refrigeration system for dissipating heat to the refrigeration system, the above arrangement is easy to operate, and can utilize the existing fan assembly to achieve the effect of refrigerating the steamer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of a steamer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a condenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] Steamer 1

[0036] Liner 11

[0037] Second temperature sensor 111

[0038] Connecting device 112

[0039] Gap 114

[0040] Refrigeration system 12

[0041] Compressor 121

[0042] Condenser 122

[0043] Condensation tube 1221

[0044] First temperature sensor 1222

[0045] Restrictor 123

[0046] Evaporator 124

[0047] Evaporation tube 1241

[0048] Switching valve 13

[0049] First air duct 131

[0050] Second air duct 132

[0051] The third air duct 133

[0052] Fan assembly 14

[0053] Condensation plate 141

[0054] Connecting pipe 142

[0055] Box 15

[0056] Control Panel 16 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to a preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiment.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the utility model provides a steamer 1, which includes an inner tank 11, a refrigeration system 12, a switching valve 13 and a fan assembly 14. The refrigeration system 12, the switching valve 13 and the fan assembly 14 are all arranged outside the inner tank 11, and the refrigeration system 12 is used to cool the inner tank 11; the switching valve 13 is connected to the inner tank 11 through a first air duct 131; the switching valve 13 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 through a second air duct 132; the switching valve 13 is connected to the fan assembly 14 through a third air duct 133; when the switching valve 13 is switched to the third air duct 133 and connected to the first air duct 131, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the inner tank 11 for discharging steam in the inner tank 11; when the switching valve 13 is switched to the second air duct 132 and connected to the third air duct 133, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 for dissipating heat from the refrigeration system 12.

[0059] In this embodiment, the refrigeration system 12, the switching valve 13 and the fan assembly 14 are all arranged outside the inner tank 11, so that the above components can be exposed to the external environment to the maximum extent, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the box 15; the switching valve 13 is connected to the inner tank 11 through the first air duct 131; the switching valve 13 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 through the second air duct 132; the switching valve 13 is connected to the fan assembly 14 through the third air duct 133; the above arrangement enables the inner tank 11, the fan assembly 14 and the refrigeration system 12 to be connected to each other through the switching valve 13. When the switching valve 13 is switched to the third air duct 133 and connected to the first air duct 131, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the inner tank 11 for discharging the steam in the inner tank 11; the above setting is conducive to quickly discharging the steam in the inner tank 11 to dissipate heat therefrom, and the operation is convenient and the heat dissipation rate is fast; when the switching valve 13 is switched to the second air duct 132 and connected to the third air duct 133, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 for dissipating heat to the refrigeration system 12. The above setting is easy to operate and can utilize the existing fan assembly to achieve the effect of refrigerating the steamer 1.

[0060] It should be noted that the refrigeration system 12 cools the inner tank 11 to reduce the loss of water from the food in the inner tank 11. In addition, when the third air duct 133 is connected to the first air duct 131, the third air duct 133 and the first air duct 131 are not connected to the second air duct 132. Similarly, when the second air duct 132 and the third air duct 133 are connected, the third air duct 133 and the second air duct 132 are not connected to the first air duct 131.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that the refrigeration system 12 includes a compressor 121, a condenser 122, a throttle 123 and an evaporator 124. The coolant enters the condenser 122, the throttle 123 and the evaporator 124 in sequence from the compressor 121 and then flows back to the compressor 121. The evaporator 124 is arranged on the outer wall of the inner tank 11, and the condenser 122 is connected to the switching valve 13 through the second air duct 132.

[0062] In this embodiment, the coolant enters the condenser 122, the throttle 123 and the evaporator 124 in sequence from the compressor 121 and then flows back to the compressor 121, so that the coolant can be recycled in the process of cooling the steam box 1; the evaporator 124 is arranged on the outer wall of the inner tank 11, and the condenser 122 is connected to the switching valve 13 through the second air duct 132. The setting position of the evaporator 124 is conducive to improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the inner tank 11, and the connection between the condenser 122 and the switching valve 13 through the second air duct 132 is conducive to the radial heat dissipation of the condenser 122 by the fan assembly 14.

[0063] It should be noted that after the compressor 121 compresses the coolant, it enters the condenser 122 for cooling, then flows into the throttle 123 and enters the evaporator 124 to cool the inner tank 11. The used coolant returns to the compressor 121 for reuse.

[0064] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that the evaporator 124 includes an evaporation tube 1241 laid on the outer wall of the inner tank 11, and the evaporation tube 1241 is bent and extended on the outer wall of the inner tank 11.

[0065] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the evaporation tube 1241 is beneficial to maximizing the contact area with the inner container 11 and improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the inner container 11 .

[0066] It should be noted that the evaporation tube 1241 can be welded to the outer wall of the inner tank 11 to ensure a smaller heat transfer resistance and improve its heat dissipation efficiency.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 It is understood that a condenser tube 1221 is provided inside the condenser 122 , and a first temperature sensor 1222 is provided on the condenser tube 1221 .

[0068] In this embodiment, the condenser 1221 is helpful for cooling the coolant, and the provision of the temperature sensor is helpful for monitoring the heat dissipation condition of the condenser 122 by the fan assembly 14 .

[0069] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the first temperature sensor 1222 is only a preferred component, but in other alternative implementations, the first temperature sensor 1222 can also be configured as any component suitable therefor, such as a chip or a thermistor.

[0070] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that a second temperature sensor 111 is provided on the outer wall of the inner container 11 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the second temperature sensor 111 is conducive to monitoring the temperature of the inner container 11 .

[0072] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the second temperature sensor is only a preferred component, but in other alternative implementations, the first temperature sensor 1222 can also be configured as any component suitable therefor, such as a chip or a thermistor.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that a connecting device 112 is further provided on the wall where the second temperature sensor 111 is provided, and the first air duct 131 is connected to the inner tank 11 through the connecting device 112 .

[0074] In this embodiment, the connecting device 112 for connecting the first air duct 131 and the inner container 11 facilitates the first air duct 131 to be connected to the inner container 11 safely and securely, thereby preventing steam leakage.

[0075] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that the outer wall of the inner liner 11 is also paved with thermal insulation cotton.

[0076] In this embodiment, the provision of the heat-insulating cotton prevents the heat or cold air in the inner container 11 from being lost when the steamer 1 is working, thereby improving its working efficiency.

[0077] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the thermal insulation cotton is only a preferred structure, but in other alternative implementations, the thermal insulation cotton is set to any suitable structure, such as a chip or a thermistor.

[0078] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that the steamer 1 also includes a box body 15, and the inner tank 11, the refrigeration system 12, the switching valve 13 and the fan assembly 14 are all arranged in the box body 15. The fan assembly 14 is located at the top of the box body 15 and is arranged on the outside of the top wall of the inner tank 11; the compressor 121, the condenser 122 and the throttle 123 are arranged at the bottom of the box body 15 and are located on the outside of the rear wall of the inner tank 11.

[0079] In this embodiment, the fan assembly 14 is arranged at the top of the box body 15 and on the outside of the top wall of the inner tank 11. Such an arrangement is conducive to quickly discharging the heat of the box body 15 to the outside of the box body 15, and is conducive to discharging the heat outside the box body 15 away from the human body; the compressor 121, condenser 122 and throttle 123 are arranged at the bottom of the box body 15 and are located on the outside of the rear wall of the inner tank 11, which is conducive to making the compressor 121, condenser 122 and throttle 123 close to the inner tank 11, concentrating the heat dissipation and making the heat dissipation faster.

[0080] It should be noted that the fan assembly 14 is separated from the inner tank 11 and is not in direct contact with it.

[0081] Reference Figure 2 It is understood that the steamer 1 further includes a control panel 16 , which is disposed above the box body 15 and forms a gap 114 with the inner tank 11 , and the gap 114 is used for the air outlet of the fan assembly 14 .

[0082] In this embodiment, the setting of the control panel 16 facilitates the control of the working state of the steamer 1; the gap 114 formed by the control panel 16 and the inner tank 11 is conducive to the discharge of the wind generated by the fan assembly 14, so as to improve the heat dissipation effect of the fan assembly 14 on the inner tank 11 and the refrigeration system 12.

[0083] It should be noted that the control panel 16 is facing the human body, which is convenient for human operation and can also prevent the discharged steam from flowing toward the human body to the greatest extent, thereby preventing it from causing discomfort to the human body.

[0084] Reference Figure 1 It is understood that the fan assembly 14 further includes a condensation plate 141 and a connecting pipe 142 . The condensation plate 141 is disposed on the upper surface of the box body 15 . The connecting pipe 142 is installed on the condensation plate 141 , and the connecting pipe 142 is connected to the third air duct 133 .

[0085] In this embodiment, the provision of the condensation plate 141 is conducive to cooling the steam in the inner tank 11, and the provision of the connecting pipe 142 is conducive to discharging the steam in the inner tank 11 into the condensation plate 141 for heat dissipation.

[0086] It should be noted that the diameter of the connecting pipe 142 is larger than the diameter of the third air duct 133 so that the connecting pipe 142 is interference fitted on the outside of the third air duct 133 , and the condensation plate 141 cools part of the steam into liquid.

[0087] In this embodiment, when the steam box 1 is in use, the refrigeration system 12, the switching valve 13 and the fan assembly 14 are all arranged outside the inner tank 11, so that the above components are in contact with the external environment to the maximum extent, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the box body 15; the switching valve 13 is connected to the inner tank 11 through the first air duct 131; the switching valve 13 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 through the second air duct 132; the switching valve 13 is connected to the fan assembly 14 through the third air duct 133; the above arrangement enables the inner tank 11, the fan assembly 14 and the refrigeration system 12 to be connected to each other through the switching valve 13 When the switching valve 13 is switched to the third air duct 133 being connected to the first air duct 131, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the inner tank 11 for discharging the steam in the inner tank 11; the above arrangement is conducive to quickly discharging the steam in the inner tank 11 to dissipate heat therefrom, is easy to operate, and has a fast heat dissipation rate; when the switching valve 13 is switched to the second air duct 132 being connected to the third air duct 133, the fan assembly 14 is connected to the refrigeration system 12 for dissipating heat from the refrigeration system 12. The above arrangement is easy to operate and can utilize the existing fan assembly to achieve the effect of refrigerating the steamer 1.

[0088] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship of the device or component during normal use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation at any time. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention in this regard.

[0089] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these are merely illustrative and that the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, and such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steamer, characterized in that: The steamer includes an inner container, a refrigeration system, a switching valve and a fan assembly, wherein the refrigeration system, the switching valve and the fan assembly are all arranged outside the inner container, and the refrigeration system is used to cool the inner container; The switching valve is connected to the inner tank through a first air duct; the switching valve is connected to the refrigeration system through a second air duct; the switching valve is connected to the fan assembly through a third air duct; When the switching valve is switched to connect the third air duct to the first air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the inner tank to discharge the steam in the inner tank; When the switching valve is switched to connect the second air duct and the third air duct, the fan assembly is connected to the refrigeration system to dissipate heat for the refrigeration system.

2. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein: The refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, a throttle and an evaporator. The coolant enters the condenser, the throttle and the evaporator in sequence from the compressor and then flows back into the compressor. The evaporator is arranged on the outer wall of the inner tank, and the condenser is connected to the switching valve through the second air duct.

3. The steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that The evaporator includes an evaporation tube laid on the outer wall of the inner container, and the evaporation tube is bent and extended on the outer wall of the inner container.

4. The steamer according to claim 2, wherein: A condenser is provided inside the condenser, and a first temperature sensor is provided on the condenser.

5. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein: A second temperature sensor is provided on the outer side wall of the inner container.

6. The steamer according to claim 5, characterized in that A connecting device is also provided on the wall where the second temperature sensor is provided, and the first air duct is connected to the inner container through the connecting device.

7. The steamer according to claim 1, wherein: The outer side wall of the inner liner is also paved with thermal insulation cotton.

8. The steamer according to claim 2, wherein: The steam box also includes a box body, and the inner tank, refrigeration system, switching valve and fan assembly are all arranged in the box body. The fan assembly is located at the top of the box body and is arranged on the outside of the top wall of the inner container; The compressor, condenser and throttle are arranged at the bottom of the box body and located outside the rear wall of the inner tank.

9. The steamer according to claim 8, characterized in that The steam box further comprises a control panel, which is arranged above the box body and forms a gap with the inner container, and the gap is used for the air outlet of the fan assembly.

10. The steamer according to claim 8, characterized in that The fan assembly further includes a condensing plate and a connecting pipe. The condensing plate is arranged on the upper surface of the box body. The connecting pipe is installed on the condensing plate, and the connecting pipe is connected to the third air duct.

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