Splicing steamer
The modularly designed, assembled steamer uses the mortise and tenon structure of the curved shell and breathable partitions to solve the problems of large size and difficult maintenance of traditional steamers, and achieves the effect of small-volume transportation and replaceable parts.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422539239.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
Traditional steamers are one-piece structures, which are bulky and have high transportation costs. Once a part is damaged, it is difficult to repair, resulting in the entire steamer being scrapped.
An assembleable steamer is designed, which adopts a curved outer shell and a breathable partition, and uses a mortise and tenon structure to achieve modular splicing, including vertical splicing of protrusions and grooves, and the design of a support ring and an inner lining facilitates disassembly and installation.
The volume can be reduced during transportation, which reduces transportation costs. Damaged parts can be replaced, which improves maintenance convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of food processing and relates to an assembleable steamer. Background Art
[0002] At present, traditional steamers are all one-piece structures, with a partition supported by a mesh structure in the middle. A circular structure is formed on the outside of the partition with bamboo strips or wood veneer, and the outside of the circular structure is tied with ropes or bamboo strips to form a complete one-piece steamer.
[0003] In actual use, the applicant found that this traditional steamer has some defects. For example: 1. It is too large, which makes transportation cost high. 2. It is difficult to repair in the future. If a part is damaged, the whole steamer will be scrapped.
[0004] In order to solve any of the above problems, a new structure is needed that can disassemble the steamer and is easy to install. In this way, the steamer can be disassembled during transportation and can be quickly assembled after arriving at the destination. Because it is made of separate parts, parts can be replaced if they are damaged. Utility Model Content
[0005] The utility model aims to provide an assembling steamer which is convenient for disassembling and assembling.
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved by the following methods:
[0007] A steamer that can be assembled includes no less than two curved outer shells and a breathable partition. The curved end edges of the curved outer shells are provided with mortise and tenon structures spliced in the vertical direction, which are used to splice the curved outer shells into a circular outer shell. The breathable partition is a circular plate-like structure with breathable holes on the breathable partition for water vapor circulation. A support ring is provided on the edge of the middle part of the inner side of the curved outer shell to support the breathable partition.
[0008] As described above, as a preferred solution, the mortise and tenon structure is a protrusion and a groove, the protrusion can be inserted into the groove in the vertical direction, and the protrusion can be engaged in the groove, so that the arc-shaped shell cannot be separated from the horizontal direction.
[0009] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the protrusion and the groove are dovetail tenon and dovetail groove.
[0010] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the protrusions and the grooves are circular protrusions and circular grooves.
[0011] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the inner circle formed by the air-permeable partition and the circular outer shell constitutes a tight-fitting structure.
[0012] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the steamer further includes an inner liner, which is a circular ring structure with the same outer diameter as the air-permeable partition. The height of the inner liner is higher than the height from the support ring to the outer shell.
[0013] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the periphery of the lining is a stepped structure, and the outer diameter of the upper part of the lining is smaller than the outer diameter of the lower part.
[0014] As described above, as a preferred embodiment, the lining is composed of no less than two arc-shaped pieces, which are spliced together to form the lining.
[0015] As described above, as a preferred solution, chamfers are provided at the four end points of the arc-shaped piece to facilitate splicing.
[0016] The utility model has the beneficial effects of realizing a modular structure of the complete steamer, so that it can be transported in a smaller volume in the future, and after being disassembled, the volume is smaller and independent modules can be transported. Parts can be replaced if they are damaged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the steamer
[0018] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the decomposition of Example 1
[0019] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of Example 1
[0020] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the coordination of Example 1
[0021] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of lining decomposition
[0022] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the mortise and tenon structure of Example 2
[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the multi-piece structure of Example 3
[0024] 1. Arc-shaped shell, 2. Breathable baffle, 3. Lining, 4. Bump, 5. Groove, 6. Support ring, 7. Breathing hole, 8. Arc-shaped sheet DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The present invention is a steamer that can be assembled. To facilitate understanding, the present invention is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
[0026] Example 1 (reference Figure 1, 2, 3), bamboo steamer can be assembled, the circular shell is made of two arc shells 1, the arc shell 1 is made of original bamboo, each arc shell 1 is 180 degrees, respectively, on the two arc shells 1 are provided with a convex block 4 and a groove 5, (reference Figure 4 ) In Example 1, the protrusion 4 and the groove 5 are a dovetail tenon and a dovetail groove. The dovetail tenon and the dovetail groove are connected in the vertical direction to splice the two curved shells 1 into a circular shell as a whole. In this Example 1, the dovetail tenon is set on the same curved shell 1, and the dovetail groove is also set on the same curved shell 1. In actual applications, a dovetail tenon can be set at the left end of the curved shell 1 and a dovetail groove can be set at the right end as needed. In this way, when two identical curved shells 1 are spliced together, a circular shell can also be formed. A support ring 6 is provided in the middle of the inner side of the curved shell 1. The support ring 6 is used to support the breathable partition 2. Food can be placed on the breathable partition 2. A number of breathable holes 7 are provided on the breathable partition 2 to facilitate the flow of water vapor from the bottom to the top, so that the food can be steamed. The outer diameter of the air-permeable partition 2 matches the inner diameter of the circular shell, forming a tight fit. The advantage of this design is that the outer shell is slightly deformed by its tension, so that the mortise and tenon structure has a better effect. The two arc-shaped shells 1 are not easy to separate, and there is no need to use bamboo strips to tie them around. An inner lining 3 is also provided above the air-permeable partition 2. The inner lining 3 is a circular structure (refer to Figure 5 ), its inner diameter is the same as that of the breathable partition 2, and it is also slightly tight-fitted with the outer shell, further forming outward tension. The height of the lining 3 is higher than the height from the support ring 6 to the outer shell, so that the raised part of the lining 3 can be used as a handle and can also achieve the purpose of stacking multiple steamers. In order to facilitate the stacking of multiple steamer parts, the outer periphery of the lining 3 is designed as a stepped structure, and the upper outer diameter of the outer periphery of the lining 3 is smaller than the lower outer diameter. In this embodiment 1, the lining 3 is spliced by two arc-shaped pieces 8. After the two are assembled, they can be inserted into the outer shell, or one arc-shaped piece 8 can be inserted first and then the other piece can be inserted. In order to facilitate insertion, the corners are processed into chamfers (or rounded corners). In embodiment 1, a two-piece structure is adopted. In actual applications, 3 or 4 pieces can also be used. In addition, the arc-shaped piece 8 adopts a flat docking method (reference Figure 5 ), a mortise and tenon joint structure similar to the arc-shaped shell 1 may also be adopted.
[0027] The above technical solution achieves a modular structure for the steamer, allowing for smaller transport volumes. When disassembled, the modules can be transported independently, even smaller. For large-volume shipments, the curved outer shell 1 can be packaged in stacks, and the inner lining 3 can be packaged in the same manner, significantly reducing transport volume.
[0028] Example 2 (reference Figure 6), the difference between Example 2 and Example 1 lies in the shape difference of the protrusion 4 and the groove 5. In Example 2, the protrusion 4 is a semicircular protrusion and the groove 5 is a semicircular groove.
[0029] Example 3 (reference Figure 7 ), Example 3 adopts a 3-piece assembly structure, which enables it to achieve a smaller assembly module and a smaller transportation volume.
[0030] The manufacturing process of the steamer in the embodiment is as follows:
[0031] 1. Choose bamboos of different diameters according to your needs to meet different specifications.
[0032] 2. Use a woodworking lathe to process the inner and outer diameters of the bamboo to the required uniformity.
[0033] 3. Based on the second step, process the support ring 6.
[0034] 4. Cut the processed shell into two arc-shaped shells 1.
[0035] 5. Use a woodworking cutting machine to process the protrusion 4 and the groove 5.
[0036] 6. Use the same method to process the lining 3, the curved piece 8 and the chamfer.
[0037] 7. The breathable partition 2 can be a wooden circular plate or a circular sheet structure woven from bamboo.
[0038] 8. After assembly, the solution of this embodiment is formed.
[0039] The above processing method is based on mechanical equipment. In fact, the processing and manufacturing of this embodiment can also be achieved by using manual technology or other technical solutions.
[0040] The above embodiment uses bamboo to make the steamer. The advantage of using raw bamboo material is that it is more suitable for existing usage scenarios. Because existing steamers are also made of bamboo, it is suitable for the current point of view. At the same time, another advantage is that when the steamer is used by the purchaser, the bamboo or wood material will expand after absorbing water, thereby further maintaining a good connection between the mortise and tenon structure.
[0041] The above content is a further detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, and the specific implementation of the present invention cannot be considered to be limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art of the present invention, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and all of these should be considered as within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An assembleable steamer, characterized in that: It includes no less than two arc-shaped outer shells and breathable partitions. The arc-shaped end edges of the arc-shaped outer shells are provided with mortise and tenon structures spliced in the vertical direction, which are used to splice the arc-shaped outer shells into a circular outer shell. The breathable partition is a circular plate structure. Breathable holes are provided on the breathable partition for water vapor circulation. A support ring is provided on the edge of the middle part of the inner side of the arc-shaped outer shell to support the breathable partition.
2. The assembleable steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mortise and tenon structure comprises a protrusion and a groove. The protrusion can be inserted into the groove in a vertical direction, and the protrusion can be engaged in the groove so that the arc-shaped shell cannot be separated in a horizontal direction.
3. The assembleable steamer as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusion and the groove are dovetail tenon and dovetail groove.
4. The assembleable steamer as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusion and the groove are circular protrusions and circular grooves.
5. The assembleable steamer as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner circle formed by the air-permeable partition and the circular outer shell constitutes a tight-fitting structure.
6. The assemblable steamer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The steamer also includes an inner liner which is a circular ring structure. The outer diameter of the inner liner is the same as the outer diameter of the air-permeable partition. The height of the inner liner is higher than the height from the support ring to the outer shell.
7. The assemblable steamer as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The periphery of the inner liner is a stepped structure, and the outer diameter of the upper portion of the inner liner is smaller than the outer diameter of the lower portion.
8. The assembleable steamer as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The lining is composed of no less than two arc-shaped pieces, which are spliced together to form the lining.
9. The assembleable steamer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The four ends of the arc-shaped piece are chamfered to facilitate splicing.