Steam equipment

Abstract

The steam equipment comprises a steam generator, a water tank and a valve plug, the steam generator is communicated with the water tank, the steam generator is used for heating water in the water tank and generating steam, the water tank is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet, the water outlet is formed in the bottom wall of the water tank, and the water inlet is formed in the bottom wall of the water tank. The valve plug is detachably arranged at the water outlet, the water inlet is located above the water outlet, the water inlet, the water outlet and an inner cavity of the water tank can form an air channel, and air is blown into the water tank from the water inlet so that water in the water tank can be discharged from the water outlet. The cleaning efficiency of water stains, impurities and the like in the water tank of the steam equipment is high, and the user experience feeling is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ironing, in particular to a steam device. Background Art

[0002] Handheld steam equipment products usually undergo quality inspections before leaving the factory, including testing of the steam function of the handheld steam equipment. This may leave a small amount of water marks in the water tank of the steam equipment. When it is sold to the user, there will be more or less some water stains left. Many users will suspect that the product is a used second-hand product after seeing it, which affects the user experience and trust in the product. In addition, impurities, debris, etc. generated during product production remain in the water tank and can easily enter the heating device of the steam equipment along with the water, affecting the normal use and safety of the heating device. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent. To this end, the embodiments of the present invention provide a steam device that is easy to clean water stains in a water tank and provides a good user experience.

[0004] The steam device of an embodiment of the present utility model includes a steam generator, a water tank and a valve plug. The steam generator is connected to the water tank. The steam generator is used to heat the water in the water tank and generate steam. The water tank has a water outlet and a water inlet. The water outlet is arranged on the bottom wall of the water tank. The valve plug is detachably arranged on the water outlet. The water inlet is located above the water outlet. The water inlet, the water outlet and the inner cavity of the water tank can form an air duct. Blowing air from the water inlet into the water tank can cause the water in the water tank to be discharged from the water outlet.

[0005] The steam device of the present invention embodiment has a valve plug that is detachably provided at the water outlet, and the water outlet is located on the bottom wall of the water tank, so that the water in the water tank can be poured out from the water outlet. For example, after the steam function test is performed on the steam device before leaving the factory, water traces will remain in the water tank. At this time, the valve plug can be removed from the water outlet to allow the water in the water tank to flow out from the water outlet to empty the water stains in the water tank. Moreover, during the production process of the steam device, dust, debris and other impurities remaining in the water tank can also be discharged through the water outlet, ensuring that the steam device sold is clean and the steam device can be used normally, thereby improving the user experience and trust in the product. Furthermore, the water inlet, the water outlet and the inner cavity of the water tank form an air duct, and an air gun can be set at the water inlet to blow away the water traces or impurities in the water tank, so that the water traces or impurities in the water tank can quickly move to the water outlet through the air duct and be discharged from the water outlet, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0006] Optionally, the steam equipment further comprises a water pipe, which is disposed in the water tank and is used to guide the water in the water tank into the steam generator, and the water pipe is located above the bottom wall.

[0007] The steam equipment of the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a water pipe. When the water in the water tank is less, the water pipe can still guide the water in the water tank into the steam generator, thereby improving the use of the water in the water tank and reducing the residual water marks in the water tank.

[0008] Optionally, the water pipe is located above the water outlet.

[0009] The steam device of the embodiment of the utility model facilitates that water remaining in the water pipe or water adhering to the wall of the water pipe can be directly discharged through the water outlet, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0010] Optionally, the valve plug includes a body and a protrusion, the body is detachably arranged at the water outlet, the protrusion is arranged on the outer circumference of the body, and the protrusion abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall of the water tank.

[0011] The steam device of the embodiment of the present invention has a main body that is detachably arranged at the water outlet, so that the main body is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and easy to operate and replace. The protrusion abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall of the water tank, ensuring that the main body is firmly installed at the water outlet and is not easily detached from the water outlet, thereby improving the stability and sealing of the main body at the water outlet. Moreover, the structure of the valve plug is simple, saving manufacturing costs.

[0012] Optionally, the body has a first end and a second end, the protrusion is arranged between the first end and the second end, the first end is adjacent to the inner cavity, and one end of the protrusion adjacent to the first end of the body is a slope, and the slope extends in a direction from the first end to the second end and is inclined in a direction away from the body.

[0013] In the steam device of the embodiment of the present invention, one end of the protrusion adjacent to the first end of the body is an inclined surface. When the body is installed in the water outlet, the protrusion is easily inserted into the water outlet, ensuring that the valve plug is easily installed in the water outlet.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom wall includes a first bottom wall and a second bottom wall, the first bottom wall is located on the inner side of the second bottom wall and is arranged at intervals, the water outlet passes through the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall, and the protrusion is located between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall.

[0015] In the steam device of the embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is stuck between the first bottom wall and the second bottom wall, so that the body is not easily separated from the water outlet by external force, thereby ensuring that the body is firmly installed at the water outlet.

[0016] Optionally, the body has a groove at one end adjacent to the inner cavity, and the groove is located below the water pipe and arranged corresponding to the water pipe.

[0017] In the steam equipment of the embodiment of the present invention, the groove is arranged corresponding to the water pipe. When water stains are hanging on the water pipe, the water stains can drip into the groove, reducing the flow of water stains in the water tank. Water stains in other positions of the water tank can also be accumulated in the groove. After the main body is removed, the water stains accumulated in the groove can be poured out together, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0018] Optionally, the end of the body adjacent to the inner cavity includes an inclined surface, the inclined surface is arranged around the outer circumference of the body, the inclined surface extends from the end of the body adjacent to the inner cavity to the end of the body away from the inner cavity, and is inclined in a direction away from the groove.

[0019] The steam device of the embodiment of the present utility model is provided with an inclined surface. When the main body is installed in the water outlet, the inclined surface can play a guiding role, making it easier for the main body to be inserted into the water outlet. Moreover, the inclined surface is not completely in contact with the inner circumference of the water outlet, making it easier for the main body to be removed from the water outlet. In addition, water stains can also be accumulated between the inclined surface and the inner circumference of the water outlet. When the main body is removed, the water stains can be discharged from the water outlet, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0020] Optionally, one end of the body adjacent to the inner cavity further includes a transition surface and an arcuate surface, the arcuate surface protrudes toward the inside of the groove, the arcuate surface is arranged around the inner circumference of the groove, and the transition surface connects the arcuate surface and the inclined surface.

[0021] The steam device of the embodiment of the present invention has an arc-shaped surface, so that water can flow into the groove along the arc-shaped surface, thereby reducing the flow of water in the water tank.

[0022] Optionally, the steam device further comprises a clamping portion, the clamping portion is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank, the clamping portion has a clamping groove, and the water pipe is arranged in the clamping groove.

[0023] In the steam equipment of the embodiment of the utility model, the water pipe is clamped in the clamping groove, which ensures that the water pipe is installed firmly, and the installation method is simple and effective. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of the steam equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the water outlet of the water tank of the steam device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of a water tank of a steam device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the clamping portion of the steam device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure numerals: 1. steam generator; 11. air outlet; 2. water tank; 21. water outlet; 22. water inlet; 23. bottom wall; 231. first bottom wall; 232. second bottom wall; 24. inner cavity; 3. valve plug; 31. body; 311. first end; 3111. inclined surface; 3112. transition surface; 3113. arcuate surface; 312. second end; 313. groove; 32. protrusion; 321. inclined surface; 4. water pipe; 5. clamping part; 51. clamping groove; 52. first clamping block; 53. second clamping block; 6. water pump. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the steam device of the present invention includes a steam generator 1, a water tank 2, and a valve plug 3. The steam generator 1 is connected to the water tank 2 and has an outlet 11. The steam generator 1 is used to heat the water in the water tank 2 and generate steam, which can be discharged from the outlet 11 to facilitate ironing clothes. The water tank 2 has a water outlet 21 and a water inlet 22. The water outlet 21 is located on the bottom wall 23 of the water tank 2. The valve plug 3 is removably mounted on the water outlet 21. Water can be added to the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2 through the water inlet 22.

[0032] The water inlet 22 is located above the water outlet 21 . The water inlet 22 , the water outlet 21 and the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2 can form an air duct. Blowing air from the water inlet 22 into the water tank 2 can cause the water in the water tank 2 to be discharged from the water outlet 21 .

[0033] In the steam device of the embodiment of the present invention, the valve plug 3 is detachably provided at the water outlet 21, and the water outlet 21 is located on the bottom wall of the water tank, so that the water in the water tank 2 can be poured out from the water outlet 21. For example, after the steam function test is performed on the steam device before leaving the factory, water traces will remain in the water tank 2. At this time, the valve plug 3 can be removed from the water outlet 21 to allow the water in the water tank 2 to flow out from the water outlet 21 to clear the water stains in the water tank 2. Moreover, during the production process of the steam device, impurities such as dust and debris remaining in the water tank 2 can also be discharged through the water outlet 21, thereby ensuring that the steam device sold is clean and can be used normally, thereby improving the user experience and trust in the product.

[0034] Furthermore, the inner wall surface of the water tank 2 has a concave-convex structure and other accessories, and water stains are easily accumulated. When cleaning the water stains and impurities in the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2, an air gun (not shown) can be set at the water inlet 22. The water inlet 22 and the water outlet 21 are connected to the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2 and form an air duct. The air gun is used to blow the water stains or impurities in the water tank 2 so that the water stains or impurities in the water tank 2 can quickly move to the water outlet 21 and be discharged from the water outlet 21, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0035] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the steam equipment further includes a water pump 6 , which connects the steam generator 1 with the water tank 2 to pump the water in the water tank 2 into the steam generator 1 .

[0036] Alternatively, as Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the steam device further includes a water pipe 4, which is disposed in the water tank 2. The upper end of the water pipe 4 is connected to the water pump 6, and the lower end of the water pipe 4 is connected to the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2, so that the water in the water tank 2 is introduced into the steam generator 1 under the action of the water pump 6. The water pipe 4 is located above the bottom wall 23. When the water in the water tank 2 is low, the water pipe 4 can still introduce the water in the water tank 2 into the steam generator 1, thereby improving the use of the water in the water tank 2 and reducing the residual water marks in the water tank 2.

[0037] Furthermore, the water pipe 4 is located above the water outlet 21, so that the water retained in the water pipe 4 or the water adhering to the wall of the water pipe 4 can be directly discharged through the water outlet 21, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0038] Alternatively, as Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet 21 is provided on the bottom wall 23 of the water tank 2 and penetrates the bottom wall 23 along the thickness of the bottom wall 23 , so that the water in the water tank 2 can flow out from the water outlet 21 .

[0039] Alternatively, as Figure 4 As shown, the valve plug 3 includes a body 31 and a protrusion 32. The body 31 is detachably mounted on the water outlet 21, and the protrusion 32 is disposed on the outer circumference of the body 31. The protrusion 32 abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall 23 of the water tank 2.

[0040] Specifically, the body 31 is detachably mounted on the water outlet 21, making it easy to disassemble and install, operate, and replace. The protrusion 32 abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall 23 of the water tank 2, ensuring that the body 31 is securely mounted on the water outlet 21 and resisting detachment. This improves the stability and sealing of the body 31 at the water outlet 21. Furthermore, the valve plug 3 has a simple structure, saving manufacturing costs.

[0041] It is understandable that the protrusions 32 may be arranged at intervals around the circumference of the body 31 to further improve the secure installation of the body 31 on the water outlet 21 .

[0042] Optionally, the protrusion 32 may be provided around the circumference of the body 31 , and the protrusion 32 abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall 23 of the water tank 2 , thereby improving the firmness and sealing of the body 31 at the water outlet 21 .

[0043] Alternatively, as Figure 4 As shown, the body 31 has a first end 311 and a second end 312. The protrusion 32 is disposed between the first end 311 and the second end 312, with the first end 311 adjacent to the inner cavity 24 of the water tank 2. An end of the protrusion 32 adjacent to the first end 311 of the body 31 is formed as an inclined surface 321. The inclined surface 321 extends from the first end 311 to the second end 312 and is inclined away from the body 31. When the body 31 is installed in the water outlet 21, the protrusion 32 is easily inserted into the water outlet 21, ensuring that the valve plug 3 is easily installed in the water outlet 21.

[0044] Alternatively, as Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall 23 includes a first bottom wall 231 and a second bottom wall 232. The first bottom wall 231 is located inside the second bottom wall 232 and is spaced apart. The water outlet 21 passes through the first and second bottom walls 231, 232. The protrusion 32 is located between the first and second bottom walls 231, 232. The first and second bottom walls 231, 232 limit the protrusion 32, ensuring that the body 31 is not easily separated from the water outlet 21 by external forces, ensuring that the body 31 is firmly installed in the water outlet 21.

[0045] Alternatively, as Figure 4 As shown, the body 31 has a groove 313 at one end adjacent to the inner cavity 24. Specifically, the first end 311 of the body 31 has the groove 313. The groove 313 is located below the water pipe 4 and corresponds to the lower end of the water pipe 4. When water stains are attached to the water pipe 4, the water stains can drip into the groove 313, reducing the flow of water stains within the water tank 2. Water stains in other locations within the water tank 2 can also flow downward and accumulate in the groove 313. After the body 31 is removed, the water stains accumulated in the groove 313 can be poured out together, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0046] Alternatively, as Figure 4 As shown, one end of the main body 31 adjacent to the inner cavity 24 includes an inclined surface 3111. Specifically, the first end 311 of the main body 31 includes an inclined surface 3111, and the inclined surface 3111 is arranged around the outer peripheral surface of the main body 31. The inclined surface 3111 extends in a direction from the first end 311 of the main body 31 to the second end 312 of the main body 31, and is inclined in a direction away from the groove 313.

[0047] Specifically, when the main body 31 is installed in the water outlet 21, the inclined surface 3111 can play a guiding role, making it easier for the main body 31 to be inserted into the water outlet 21. Moreover, the inclined surface 3111 is not completely fitted with the inner circumferential surface of the water outlet 21, which reduces the degree of fit between the first end 311 of the main body 31 and the inner circumferential surface of the water outlet 21, ensuring that the main body 31 is easy to remove from the water outlet 21. Moreover, water stains can also be accumulated between the inclined surface 3111 and the inner circumferential surface of the water outlet 21. When the main body 31 is removed, the water stains can be discharged from the water outlet 21, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.

[0048] Alternatively, as Figure 4 As shown, the body 31 has one end adjacent to the inner cavity 24. Specifically, the first end 311 of the body 31 further includes a transition surface 3112 and an arcuate surface 3113. The arcuate surface 3113 protrudes toward the interior of the groove 313 and surrounds the inner circumference of the groove 313. This allows water to flow along the arcuate surface 3113 into the groove 313, thereby reducing the flow of water within the water tank 2. The transition surface 3112 is a straight surface that connects the arcuate surface 3113 and the inclined surface 3111.

[0049] Alternatively, as Figure 5 As shown, the steam device further includes a clamping portion 5 , which is disposed on the inner wall surface of the water tank 2 . The clamping portion 5 has a clamping groove 51 , and the water pipe 4 is disposed in the clamping groove 51 .

[0050] Specifically, the clamping portion 5 includes a first clamping block 52 and a second clamping block 53 that are arranged opposite to each other and at intervals. A clamping groove 51 is formed between the first clamping block 52 and the second clamping block 53. The water pipe 4 is clamped in the clamping groove 51 to ensure that the water pipe 4 is installed firmly, and the installation method is simple and effective.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0054] 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.

[0055] In the present invention, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0056] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments made by ordinary technicians in this field are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a steam generator (1), a water tank (2) and a valve plug (3). The steam generator (1) is in communication with the water tank (2). The steam generator (1) is used to heat water in the water tank (2) and generate steam. The water tank (2) has a water outlet (21) and a water inlet (22). The water outlet (21) is provided on the bottom wall (23) of the water tank (2). The valve plug (3) is detachably provided on the water outlet (21). The water inlet (22) is located above the water outlet (21). The water inlet (22), the water outlet (21) and the inner cavity (24) of the water tank (2) can form an air duct. Blowing air from the water inlet (22) into the water tank (2) can cause the water in the water tank (2) to be discharged from the water outlet (21).

2. The steam device according to claim 1, characterized in that It also includes a water pipe (4), which is arranged in the water tank (2) and is used to guide the water in the water tank (2) into the steam generator (1). The water pipe (4) is located above the bottom wall (23).

3. The steam device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water pipe (4) is located above the water outlet (21).

4. The steam device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The valve plug (3) comprises a body (31) and a protrusion (32); the body (31) is detachably arranged on the water outlet (21); the protrusion (32) is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the body (31); and the protrusion (32) abuts against the inner side of the bottom wall (23) of the water tank (2).

5. The steam device according to claim 4, characterized in that The body (31) has a first end (311) and a second end (312), the protrusion (32) is arranged between the first end (311) and the second end (312), the first end (311) is adjacent to the inner cavity (24), and one end of the protrusion (32) adjacent to the first end (311) of the body (31) is a slope (321), and the slope (321) extends in a direction from the first end (311) to the second end (312) and is inclined in a direction away from the body (31).

6. The steam device according to claim 4, characterized in that The bottom wall (23) comprises a first bottom wall (231) and a second bottom wall (232), wherein the first bottom wall (231) is located on the inner side of the second bottom wall (232) and is arranged at intervals, the water outlet (21) passes through the first bottom wall (231) and the second bottom wall (232), and the protrusion (32) is located between the first bottom wall (231) and the second bottom wall (232).

7. The steam device according to claim 4, characterized in that The body (31) has a groove (313) at one end adjacent to the inner cavity (24), and the groove (313) is located below the water pipe (4) and arranged corresponding to the water pipe (4).

8. The steam device according to claim 7, characterized in that One end of the body (31) adjacent to the inner cavity (24) includes an inclined surface (3111), and the inclined surface (3111) is arranged around the outer circumference of the body (31). The inclined surface (3111) extends from the end of the body adjacent to the inner cavity (24) to the end of the body (31) away from the inner cavity (24), and is inclined in a direction away from the groove (313).

9. The steam device according to claim 8, characterized in that The end of the body (31) adjacent to the inner cavity (24) also includes a transition surface (3112) and an arcuate surface (3113), wherein the arcuate surface (3113) protrudes toward the inside of the groove (313), and the arcuate surface (3113) is arranged around the inner circumference of the groove (313), and the transition surface (3112) connects the arcuate surface (3113) and the inclined surface (3111).

10. The steam device according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that: It also includes a clamping portion (5), which is arranged on the inner wall surface of the water tank (2), and the clamping portion (5) has a clamping groove, and the water pipe (4) is arranged in the clamping groove.

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