Exhaust steam cooling structure and multifunctional cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to an exhaust steam cooling structure and multifunctional cooking equipment. The steam exhaust cooling structure comprises an inner container, a steam pipe, a steam exhaust assembly and a cooling assembly. The cooling assembly comprises a water inlet pipe, a cooling water box and a water outlet pipe which are communicated in sequence, the other end of the water outlet pipe is communicated with the inner container, the steam exhaust assembly and the cooling water box are both fixed relative to the inner container, the steam pipe penetrates through the cooling water box, and the two ends of the steam pipe are communicated with the inner container and the steam exhaust assembly respectively; the cooling water box is communicated with the inner container through the water outlet pipe, so that on one hand, the cooling water box can play a role of a normal water tank and provide water needed by the steaming function for the cooking equipment, on the other hand, the steam pipe penetrates through the cooling water box, wrapping type water bath cooling of high-temperature steam can be achieved through the cooling water box, and the temperature of exhausted steam is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to cooling structures of cooking equipment, in particular to an exhaust cooling structure and multifunctional cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] Cooking equipment such as steam-bake combination machines or steamers will discharge steam during the cooking process. If the temperature of the discharged steam is too high, it may not only affect the user experience, but may even burn the user's skin, posing a certain safety hazard.

[0003] At present, some cooking equipment also chooses to add a cooling structure inside the equipment to cool the high-temperature steam before it is discharged to avoid the above situation. However, adding a cooling structure is costly on the one hand, and on the other hand it will greatly encroach on the internal space of the equipment, which is not conducive to the miniaturization of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a steam exhaust cooling structure and multifunctional cooking equipment that can effectively reduce the temperature of the exhaust steam, has relatively low cost and relatively small size, in order to address the problem that the exhaust steam temperature of the current cooking equipment is too high and the additional cooling structure is costly and bulky.

[0005] The present application first provides an exhaust cooling structure, comprising an inner liner, a steam pipe, an exhaust assembly, and a cooling assembly;

[0006] The cooling assembly includes a water inlet pipe, a cooling water box and a water outlet pipe connected in sequence. The other end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the inner tank. The exhaust assembly and the cooling water box are fixed relative to the inner tank. The steam pipe passes through the cooling water box, and its two ends are respectively connected to the inner tank and the exhaust assembly.

[0007] In one embodiment, the cooling water box is located on the top of the inner tank.

[0008] In one embodiment, the steam pipe includes a condensation return pipe and an exhaust pipe that are interconnected. The exhaust pipe is located in the cooling water box and passes through the bottom surface of the cooling water box in a vertical direction to connect with the exhaust assembly. The bottom end of the condensation return pipe is connected with the inner tank, and the condensation return pipe extends upward through the side of the cooling water box to connect with the top of the exhaust pipe.

[0009] In one embodiment, the portion of the condensation return pipe located inside the cooling water box is S-shaped.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the cooling water box is in contact with the air guide plate of the exhaust assembly.

[0011] In one embodiment, the bottom surface shape of the cooling water box corresponds to the shape of the air guide plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, the cooling assembly further includes a water level sensor disposed on the cooling water box, and the water level sensor is electrically connected to the water inlet pump on the water inlet pipe.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water inlet pipe is connected to the side of the cooling water box close to the top surface, and the water outlet pipe is connected to the side of the cooling water box close to the bottom surface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the cooling water box is made of aluminum alloy.

[0015] A second aspect of the present application is a multifunctional cooking device comprising the above-mentioned exhaust cooling structure.

[0016] The exhaust steam cooling structure connects the cooling water box with the inner pot through a water outlet pipe, so that the cooling water box can, on the one hand, function as a normal water tank to provide the water required for the steaming function of the cooking equipment; on the other hand, the steam pipe runs through the cooling water box, and the high-temperature steam can be cooled by the cooling water box in a wrapped water bath, effectively reducing the temperature of the exhaust steam.

[0017] Specifically, the space occupied by the cooling water box in the present application is close to the space occupied by the water tank in ordinary cooking equipment with steaming function, and there is no need to add an additional cooler. It can effectively reduce the exhaust steam temperature while effectively controlling the equipment cost and overall volume. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the exhaust cooling structure of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the middle cooling water box with the top plate hidden.

[0020] Figure numerals: 10, inner tank; 20, steam pipe; 21, condensation return pipe; 22, exhaust pipe; 30, exhaust assembly; 31, air guide plate; 40, cooling assembly; 41, water inlet pipe; 41a, water inlet pump; 42, cooling water box; 43, water outlet pipe; 43a, solenoid valve; 44, water level sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0025] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0027] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the present application first provides an exhaust cooling structure, including an inner liner 10, a steam pipe 20, an exhaust assembly 30 and a cooling assembly 40; the cooling assembly 40 includes a water inlet pipe 41, a cooling water box 42 and a water outlet pipe 43 connected in sequence, the other end of the water outlet pipe 43 is connected to the inner liner 10, the exhaust assembly 30 and the cooling water box 42 are both fixed relative to the inner liner 10, the steam pipe 20 passes through the cooling water box 42, and the two ends are respectively connected to the inner liner 10 and the exhaust assembly 30.

[0028] In this application, the cooling water box 42 is connected to the inner tank 10 through the water outlet pipe 43. The cooling water box 42 contains cooling water, so that the cooling water box 42 can play the role of a normal water tank on the one hand, providing the cooking equipment with the moisture required for the steaming function. On the other hand, the steam pipe 20 runs through the cooling water box 42, and the high-temperature steam can be wrapped in a water bath through the cooling water box 42, effectively reducing the temperature of the exhaust steam.

[0029] In addition, the other end of the steam pipe 20 is connected to the exhaust component 30. When the exhaust component 30 is working, it can assist in the exhaust of steam and play an air cooling role to further reduce the temperature of the exhaust steam.

[0030] Specifically, the space occupied by the cooling water box 42 in the present application is close to the space occupied by the water tank in ordinary cooking equipment with steaming function, and there is no need to add an additional cooler. It can effectively reduce the exhaust steam temperature while effectively controlling the equipment cost and overall volume.

[0031] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooling water box 42 is located at the top of the inner tank 10, so that after the steam in the steam pipe 20 is condensed through the cooling water box 42, the condensed water can flow back into the inner tank 10 along the steam pipe 20. On the one hand, it can reduce the water consumption of the steaming function and increase the endurance of the steaming function. On the other hand, the steam condensation can also reduce the amount of steam discharged, reducing the possibility of the discharged steam scalding the user.

[0032] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the steam pipe 20 includes a condensation return pipe 21 and an exhaust pipe 22 that are interconnected. The exhaust pipe 22 is located in the cooling water box 42 and passes through the bottom surface of the cooling water box 42 in a vertical direction to connect with the exhaust assembly 30. The bottom end of the condensation return pipe 21 is connected with the inner tank 10, and the condensation return pipe 21 extends upward through the side of the cooling water box 42 to connect with the top of the exhaust pipe 22.

[0033] Preferably, the portion of the condensation return pipe 21 located in the cooling water box 42 is tilted and S-shaped to increase the contact area between the condensation return pipe 21 and the cooling water in the cooling water box 42, thereby improving the water bath cooling effect and also facilitating the steam to condense and return to the inner tank 10.

[0034] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom surface of the cooling water box 42 is in contact with the air guide plate 31 of the exhaust assembly 30 .

[0035] Due to the operation of the exhaust assembly 30, there is always a low-temperature airflow passing through the air guide plate 31. By fitting the air guide plate 31 with the cooling water box 42, the heat accumulated in the cooling water in the cooling water box 42 can be taken away through the air guide plate 31, thereby avoiding the cooling effect of the water bath being affected by the high temperature of the cooling water.

[0036] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom shape of the cooling water box 42 corresponds to the shape of the air guide plate 31.

[0037] Of course, in some other embodiments, the cooling water box 42 may also be of other shapes, as long as it fits with the air guide plate 31 and can perform heat exchange with the air guide plate 31 to achieve cooling.

[0038] Preferably, the cooling water box 42 is made of aluminum alloy to improve the heat exchange efficiency between the cooling water box 42 and the air guide plate 31 .

[0039] Of course, the cooling water box 42 may also be made of other materials with better thermal conductivity, and this application will not give examples one by one here.

[0040] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooling assembly 40 further includes a water level sensor 44 disposed in the cooling water box 42 , and the water level sensor 44 is electrically connected to the water inlet pump 41 a on the water inlet pipe 41 .

[0041] The water level sensor 44 is used to detect the cooling water level in the cooling water box 42. When it is detected that the water level is not full, the water inlet pump 41a is controlled to start and pump water from an external water source into the cooling water box 42 to ensure that the cooling water box 42 is always full of cooling water, thereby ensuring the water bath cooling effect on the steam pipe 20.

[0042] In some embodiments, a solenoid valve 43a is provided on the water outlet pipe 43. When the inner tank 10 needs water, the solenoid valve 43a opens, and the cooling water in the cooling water box 42 enters the inner tank 10 through the water outlet pipe 43. The water level sensor 44 detects the water level drop and controls the water inlet pump 41a to work to maintain the water level in the cooling water box 42. The cycle is repeated so that the cooling water box 42 can take into account the functions of both water tank and water bath cooling to ensure the condensation effect.

[0043] Please combine Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet pipe 41 is connected to the side of the cooling water box 42 close to the top surface, and the water outlet pipe 43 is connected to the side of the cooling water box 42 close to the bottom surface.

[0044] It is easy to understand that the temperature of the cooling water entering the cooling water box 42 through the water inlet pipe 41 is relatively low, while the temperature of the cooling water discharged through the water outlet pipe 43 after being cooled in the water bath and absorbing the heat of the steam is relatively high. Therefore, by connecting the water inlet pipe 41 to the side of the cooling water box 42 near the top surface and the water outlet pipe 43 to the side of the cooling water box 42 near the bottom surface, the temperature of the upper layer of cooling water in the cooling water box 42 can be made lower than that of the lower layer;

[0045] The condensation return pipe 21 penetrates from the bottom side of the cooling water box 42 to the inside of the cooling water box 42 and extends upward at an angle, so that the steam in the condensation return pipe 21 can be fully condensed to maximize the condensation reflux efficiency.

[0046] A second aspect of the present application is a multifunctional cooking device comprising the above-mentioned exhaust cooling structure.

[0047] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0048] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An exhaust steam cooling structure, characterized in that: It comprises an inner container (10), a steam pipe (20), a steam exhaust component (30) and a cooling component (40); The cooling assembly (40) includes a water inlet pipe (41), a cooling water box (42) and a water outlet pipe (43) which are connected in sequence. The other end of the water outlet pipe (43) is connected to the inner liner (10). The exhaust assembly (30) and the cooling water box (42) are fixed relative to the inner liner (10). The steam pipe (20) passes through the cooling water box (42), and its two ends are respectively connected to the inner liner (10) and the exhaust assembly (30).

2. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling water box (42) is located on the top of the inner container (10).

3. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steam pipe (20) includes a condensation return pipe (21) and an exhaust pipe (22) that are interconnected. The exhaust pipe (22) is located in the cooling water box (42) and passes through the bottom surface of the cooling water box (42) in a vertical direction to connect with the exhaust assembly (30). The bottom end of the condensation return pipe (21) is connected with the inner tank (10), and the condensation return pipe (21) extends upward through the side of the cooling water box (42) to connect with the top end of the exhaust pipe (22).

4. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The portion of the condensation return pipe (21) located inside the cooling water box (42) is S-shaped.

5. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the cooling water box (42) is in contact with the air guide plate (31) of the exhaust assembly (30).

6. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom surface shape of the cooling water box (42) corresponds to the shape of the air guide plate (31).

7. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling assembly (40) further includes a water level sensor (44) disposed on the cooling water box (42), and the water level sensor (44) is electrically connected to the water inlet pump (41a) on the water inlet pipe (41).

8. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (41) is in communication with the cooling water box (42) on a side close to the top surface, and the water outlet pipe (43) is in communication with the cooling water box (42) on a side close to the bottom surface.

9. The exhaust cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling water box (42) is made of aluminum alloy.

10. A multifunctional cooking device, characterized in that: It comprises the exhaust steam cooling structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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