Waterway assembly and cooking device

Abstract

The utility model provides a waterway assembly and a cooking device, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, the waterway assembly comprises a condensation mechanism, a heat dissipation air duct and an exhaust pipe; one end of the exhaust pipe is used for being connected with the inner container, the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected with the condensation mechanism, and the condensation mechanism can condense steam in the exhaust pipe. The condensation mechanism is provided with an exhaust port, and the exhaust port communicates with the heat dissipation air channel. Steam in the inner container of the cooking device enters the condensation mechanism through the exhaust pipe and is cooled in the condensation mechanism, one part of the cooled steam is condensed into condensed water, the other part of the cooled steam is cooled steam, and the cooled steam flows into the heat dissipation air channel through the exhaust port and is exhausted out of the cooking device through the heat dissipation air channel. According to the waterway assembly provided by the utility model, the steam in the inner container is discharged outwards after being cooled by the condensing mechanism, so that the steam discharge amount and the discharge temperature can be reduced, the influence of the discharged steam on the temperature of a use environment is smaller, and a user is prevented from being scalded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a water channel component and a cooking device. Background Art

[0002] A steamer is a kitchen appliance that uses steam to heat food. The cooking speed of a steamer is related to the amount of steam: the greater the amount of steam, the faster the steamer cooks.

[0003] In order to ensure the cooking speed, the existing steamer has a large steam volume. However, the large steam volume will lead to a large steam discharge volume, which has a great impact on the temperature of the use environment and is also prone to scalding users. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a water channel assembly to solve the technical problem of large steam discharge volume of a steamer in the prior art.

[0005] The water channel assembly provided by the utility model includes a condensing mechanism, a heat dissipation duct and an exhaust pipe;

[0006] One end of the exhaust pipe is used to connect to the inner tank, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the condensing mechanism, and the condensing mechanism can condense the steam in the exhaust pipe;

[0007] The condensing mechanism is provided with an exhaust port, and the exhaust port is communicated with the heat dissipation duct.

[0008] Furthermore, the condensing mechanism includes a shell; the shell is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the exhaust pipe extends into the shell, and the exhaust pipe can extend into the liquid in the shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the water channel assembly further includes a steam generator, and the water inlet of the steam generator is connected to the liquid outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, a water level detection mechanism is provided in the shell.

[0011] Furthermore, an isolation member is provided in the housing;

[0012] The shell is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by the isolation member, and the first chamber is located above the second chamber; the isolation member is arranged below the water level detection mechanism; the exhaust pipe passes through the isolation member; and the isolation member is provided with a through hole.

[0013] Furthermore, a heat sink is provided in the shell, and the heat sink can extend into the liquid in the shell.

[0014] Furthermore, the heat sink is connected to the top wall of the housing.

[0015] Furthermore, the shell is also provided with a liquid return port, and the liquid return port is used to be connected to the inner container.

[0016] Furthermore, the liquid inlet is arranged on the top wall of the shell, the liquid outlet is arranged on the bottom wall of the shell, and the exhaust pipe passes through the side wall of the shell.

[0017] The purpose of the present invention is also to provide a cooking device, including the water channel assembly provided by the present invention.

[0018] The water circuit assembly provided by the present invention includes a condensing mechanism, a heat dissipation duct, and an exhaust pipe; one end of the exhaust pipe is used to connect to the inner pot, and the other end of the exhaust pipe is connected to the condensing mechanism, and the condensing mechanism can condense the steam in the exhaust pipe; the condensing mechanism is provided with an exhaust port, and the exhaust port is connected to the heat dissipation duct. The steam in the inner pot of the cooking device enters the condensing mechanism through the exhaust pipe, and the steam is cooled in the condensing mechanism. A part of the cooled steam condenses into condensed water, and the other part is cooled steam. The cooled steam flows into the heat dissipation duct through the exhaust port and is discharged to the outside of the cooking device through the heat dissipation duct. The water circuit assembly provided by the present invention can reduce the steam discharged and the discharge temperature after the steam in the inner pot is cooled by the condensing mechanism, thereby reducing the impact of the discharged steam on the temperature of the use environment and preventing burns to the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water channel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of a water channel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an isolating member in a water channel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Icons: 1-condensing mechanism; 11-shell; 111-first chamber; 112-second chamber; 12-liquid inlet pipe; 13-liquid discharge pipe; 14-isolator; 141-through hole; 15-heat dissipation element; 16-liquid return pipe; 17-exhaust channel; 2-heat dissipation duct; 3-exhaust pipe; 4-inner tank; 41-back plate; 5-steam generator; 6-water level detection mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] The present invention provides a water channel assembly and a cooking device. Several embodiments are given below to describe the water channel assembly and the cooking device provided by the present invention in detail.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] The waterway components provided in this embodiment are as follows: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it includes a condensing mechanism 1, a heat dissipation duct 2 and an exhaust pipe 3; one end of the exhaust pipe 3 is used to connect with the inner tank 4, and the other end of the exhaust pipe 3 is connected to the condensing mechanism 1, and the condensing mechanism 1 can condense the steam in the exhaust pipe 3; the condensing mechanism 1 is provided with an exhaust port, and the exhaust port is connected to the heat dissipation duct 2.

[0030] Steam from the inner pot 4 of the cooking device enters the condensing mechanism 1 through the exhaust pipe 3. The steam is cooled within the condensing mechanism 1. A portion of the cooled steam condenses into condensed water, while the remaining portion, cooled steam, flows through the exhaust port into the heat dissipation duct 2 and is discharged to the exterior of the cooking device through the heat dissipation duct 2. In the water channel assembly provided in this embodiment, the steam from the inner pot 4 is cooled by the condensing mechanism 1 before being discharged. This reduces the amount and temperature of steam discharged, thereby minimizing the impact of the discharged steam on the ambient temperature and preventing burns to the user.

[0031] The condensing mechanism 1 may be provided with a liquid outlet, through which the condensed water may be discharged from the condensing mechanism 1 .

[0032] The condensing mechanism 1 may be an air-cooled condensing mechanism 1 or a liquid-cooled condensing mechanism 1 .

[0033] Furthermore, the condensing mechanism 1 includes a shell 11 ; the shell 11 is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the exhaust pipe 3 extends into the shell 11 , and the exhaust pipe 3 can extend into the liquid in the shell 11 .

[0034] The coolant flows into the shell 11 through the liquid inlet and gathers in the shell 11. The exhaust pipe 3 extends into the shell 11, and part of the exhaust pipe 3 is immersed in the coolant. The coolant can cool the steam in the exhaust pipe 3.

[0035] When the liquid outlet is closed, the liquid can be collected in the shell 11 , and when the liquid outlet is open, the liquid flows out of the condensing mechanism 1 through the liquid outlet.

[0036] The opening and closing of the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet can be adjusted by valves.

[0037] Furthermore, the water channel assembly further includes a steam generator 5 , and the water inlet and liquid outlet of the steam generator 5 are connected.

[0038] In this embodiment, the coolant is water.

[0039] Specifically, the liquid inlet is connected to the liquid inlet pipe 12, and the liquid inlet pipe 12 is connected to a water pump. After the water pump is turned on, water flows from the liquid inlet pipe 12 into the shell 11 of the condensing mechanism 1, and the water gathers inside the shell 11. The air outlet of the steam generator 5 is connected to the inner pot 4, and the steam generated by the steam generator 5 enters the inner pot 4 of the cooking device. The steam in the inner pot 4 enters the shell 11 through the exhaust pipe 3. The steam is cooled by water in the shell 11, and the condensed water generated by the steam also flows into the shell 11. The cooled steam flows to the heat dissipation duct 2 through the exhaust port, and the exhaust port is connected to the heat dissipation duct 2 through the exhaust channel 17.

[0040] The water inside the shell 11 absorbs the heat of the steam, and the water temperature inside the shell 11 rises. The water with the increased water temperature flows into the water inlet of the steam generator 5 through the liquid outlet, and the steam generator 5 is heated to generate steam.

[0041] The liquid outlet is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator 5 through a liquid discharge pipe 13 .

[0042] The condensed water generated by the steam can flow into the steam generator 5 again through the liquid outlet, so that the condensed water can be recycled and utilized, thereby increasing the working life of the cooking device.

[0043] Furthermore, by preheating the water in the housing 11 with the heat of the steam, the water inlet temperature of the steam generator 5 can be increased, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the steam generator 5 and ensuring a more uniform temperature inside the cooking device.

[0044] Furthermore, a water level detection mechanism 6 is provided in the housing 11 .

[0045] After the water pump is started, water flows into the housing 11. The water level detection mechanism 6 determines whether the water level in the housing 11 meets the standard. When the water level in the housing 11 meets the standard, the water pump is controlled to stop adding water.

[0046] A water level detection mechanism 6 is provided inside the condensing mechanism 1, which can not only determine whether the water level in the shell 11 meets the standard, but also condense the steam, so that the condensing mechanism 1 and the water level detection mechanism 6 are integrated into one, reducing the number of internal parts of the cooking device.

[0047] Furthermore, an isolation member 14 is provided in the shell 11; the shell 11 is divided into a first chamber 111 and a second chamber 112 by the isolation member 14, and the first chamber 111 is located above the second chamber 112; the isolation member 14 is arranged below the water level detection mechanism 6; the exhaust pipe 3 passes through the isolation member 14; the isolation member 14 is provided with a through hole 141.

[0048] The spacer 14 may be in any suitable form, such as a block or a plate.

[0049] There can be one or more through holes 141. When there are multiple through holes 141, the multiple through holes 141 can be evenly spaced on the isolation member 14. When the liquid level in the shell 11 is higher than the isolation member 14, the liquid can flow into the first chamber 111 through the through holes 141.

[0050] The water level detection mechanism 6 is disposed in the first chamber 111 . In this embodiment, the water level detection mechanism 6 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the housing 11 .

[0051] When the water temperature in the housing 11 rises, bubbles are likely to be generated. The isolation member 14 can prevent the bubbles from impacting the water level detection mechanism 6 , thereby preventing the accuracy of the water level detection mechanism 6 from being affected.

[0052] Furthermore, a heat sink 15 is provided in the housing 11 , and the heat sink 15 can extend into the liquid in the housing 11 .

[0053] The steam enters the condensing mechanism 1 through the exhaust pipe 3 , and the heat of the steam is transferred to the liquid in the shell 11 and the heat sink 15 . The heat sink 15 can further improve the heat dissipation performance of the condensing mechanism 1 .

[0054] The heat sink 15 is made of a heat-conducting material, such as copper or aluminum, etc. The heat sink 15 can be in a sheet shape, or in a rod shape, or in any other suitable form.

[0055] The heat sink 15 may be connected to the inner side wall of the housing 11 , may be connected to the top wall of the housing 11 , or may be connected to the bottom wall of the housing 11 .

[0056] In this embodiment, the heat sink 15 is connected to the top wall of the housing 11 .

[0057] One end of the heat sink 15 is connected to the top wall of the housing 11 , and the other end of the heat sink 15 passes through the isolation member 14 and extends into the second chamber 112 . The heat sink 15 can contact the liquid in the housing 11 .

[0058] The heat sink 15 and the top wall of the housing 11 may be fixedly connected, for example, by bonding or welding, or may be detachably connected, for example, by snapping or threading.

[0059] Furthermore, the shell 11 is also provided with a liquid return port, which is used to be connected to the inner container 4.

[0060] The liquid return port is connected to the inner tank 4 via a liquid return pipe 16 . The opening and closing of the liquid return port is controlled by a valve. When the liquid return port is opened, the water in the shell 11 can flow back into the inner tank 4 .

[0061] The liquid return port is arranged at the bottom of the shell 11. In this embodiment, the liquid return port is arranged on the bottom wall of the shell 11. The inner tank 4 includes a back plate 41. One end of the liquid return pipe 16 is connected to the liquid return port, and the other end of the liquid return port is connected to the bottom of the back plate 41.

[0062] The liquid inlet can be set on the top wall, bottom wall or side wall of the shell 11, the liquid outlet can be set at a lower position of the shell 11, such as the bottom of the bottom wall or side wall, and the exhaust pipe 3 can extend into the interior of the shell 11 from the bottom wall, top wall or side wall of the shell 11.

[0063] In this embodiment, the liquid inlet is provided on the top wall of the housing 11 , the liquid outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the housing 11 , and the exhaust pipe 3 passes through the side wall of the housing 11 .

[0064] The liquid outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the housing 11 to facilitate liquid flow out of the housing 11. The liquid inlet is provided on the top wall of the housing 11, and the liquid outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the housing 11. The exhaust pipe 3 passes through the side wall of the housing 11 and then extends into the interior of the housing 11, so that interference between the liquid outlet, liquid inlet and exhaust pipe 3 is reduced, facilitating layout.

[0065] Example 2

[0066] The cooking device provided in this embodiment includes the water channel assembly provided in Example 1. Steam within the cooking device's inner pot 4 enters the condensing mechanism 1 through the exhaust pipe 3. The steam is cooled within the condensing mechanism 1. A portion of the cooled steam condenses into condensed water, while the remaining portion, cooled steam, flows through the exhaust port into the heat dissipation duct 2 and is discharged through the heat dissipation duct 2 to the exterior of the cooking device. In the cooking device provided in this embodiment, the steam within the inner pot 4 is cooled by the condensing mechanism 1 before being discharged. This reduces the amount and temperature of steam discharged, thereby minimizing the impact of the discharged steam on the ambient temperature and preventing burns to the user.

[0067] In this embodiment, the cooking device is any suitable device such as a steamer or a steam-bake combination machine.

[0068] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterway assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a condensing mechanism (1), a heat dissipation duct (2) and an exhaust pipe (3); One end of the exhaust pipe (3) is used to be connected to the inner tank (4), and the other end of the exhaust pipe (3) is connected to the condensing mechanism (1), and the condensing mechanism (1) is capable of condensing the steam in the exhaust pipe (3); The condensing mechanism (1) is provided with an exhaust port, and the exhaust port is communicated with the heat dissipation duct (2).

2. The waterway assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The condensing mechanism (1) comprises a shell (11); the shell (11) is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, the exhaust pipe (3) extends into the shell (11), and the exhaust pipe (3) can extend into the liquid in the shell (11).

3. The waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water channel assembly further comprises a steam generator (5), the water inlet of the steam generator (5) being in communication with the liquid outlet.

4. The waterway assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A water level detection mechanism (6) is provided in the housing (11).

5. The waterway assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: An isolation member (14) is further provided in the housing (11); The housing (11) is divided into a first chamber (111) and a second chamber (112) by the isolating member (14), wherein the first chamber (111) is located above the second chamber (112); the isolating member (14) is arranged below the water level detection mechanism (6); the exhaust pipe (3) passes through the isolating member (14); and the isolating member (14) is provided with a through hole (141).

6. The waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A heat sink (15) is provided in the housing (11), and the heat sink (15) can extend into the liquid in the housing (11).

7. The waterway assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The heat sink (15) is connected to the top wall of the housing (11).

8. The waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shell (11) is also provided with a liquid return port, and the liquid return port is used to be connected to the inner container (4).

9. The waterway assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid inlet is arranged on the top wall of the shell (11), the liquid outlet is arranged on the bottom wall of the shell (11), and the exhaust pipe (3) passes through the side wall of the shell (11).

10. A cooking device, characterized in that: The waterway assembly comprises the waterway assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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