Soaking device and refrigerator
By arranging a water supply pipe and an ultrasonic generator of a magnetization and heating component in the soaking device, the soaking process of dry goods is optimized, the problem of long soaking time of dry goods is solved, and faster rehydration effect and better flavor preservation are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422772393.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for rehydrating dried goods take a long time to rehydrate and are ineffective, resulting in loss of nutrients and flavor.
A foaming device is designed, which includes a foaming chamber and a water supply pipe. A magnetizing component and a heating component are arranged on the water supply pipe. The water flow is magnetized and heated to improve its permeability and solubility. An ultrasonic generator and an image collector are combined to optimize the foaming process.
It shortens the soaking time of dry goods, improves the soaking effect, and reduces the loss of nutrition and flavor.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, and in particular to a foaming device and a refrigerator. Background Technology
[0002] Dried goods refer to ingredients that have had their moisture removed through drying processes, such as dried scallops, dried sea cucumbers, dried shrimp, dried squid, dried kelp, dried nori, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried wood ear mushrooms. The drying process not only effectively extends the shelf life of ingredients but also facilitates storage and transportation. Since dried goods lose most of their moisture during the drying process, they need to be rehydrated before cooking to restore their original texture and flavor. However, existing rehydration methods simply involve soaking the dried goods in water, which takes a long time and yields poor results. Furthermore, prolonged soaking can lead to nutrient loss and flavor degradation. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide a soaking device and refrigerator, which aims to improve the technical problem of long soaking time for dried goods in the prior art.
[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides a foaming device, comprising:
[0005] Foaming chamber;
[0006] A water supply pipe is connected to the foaming chamber. At least a portion of the water supply pipe is equipped with a magnetization component, which is used to magnetize the water entering the foaming chamber through the water supply pipe.
[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the magnetization component includes multiple magnetization groups. Each magnetization group includes a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of N and a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of S, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the water supply pipe. The multiple magnetization groups are sequentially disposed on the water supply pipe along the length direction of the water supply pipe. The magnetic poles of the two magnetic elements on the same side of the water supply pipe of adjacent magnetization groups are opposite.
[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the water supply pipe includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe. The outer pipe is sleeved on the inner pipe to form a receiving space. The magnetization component is disposed in the receiving space. The inner pipe is connected to the foaming chamber and is used to supply water to the foaming chamber.
[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer tube and the inner tube are detachably connected. The inner wall of the outer tube has a plurality of baffles spaced apart along the length of the outer tube. The inner wall of the outer tube, the plurality of baffles and the outer wall of the inner tube cooperate to form a plurality of receiving portions arranged along the length of the inner tube. Each receiving portion is provided with a magnetic element.
[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least a portion of the water supply pipe is provided with a heating component, which is used to heat the water entering the foaming chamber through the water supply pipe.
[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, at least a portion of the water supply pipe is a metal pipe, and the heating component is an excitation coil, which is sleeved on the metal pipe.
[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the heating component is a heating wire disposed inside the water supply pipe.
[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, an ultrasonic generator is provided at the bottom of the foaming chamber, and the ultrasonic generator is used to emit ultrasonic waves into the foaming chamber.
[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the foaming device further includes an image acquisition device and a controller. The image acquisition device is disposed in the foaming chamber, and the controller is used to control the ultrasonic generator to emit ultrasonic waves of a corresponding frequency based on the image information acquired by the image acquisition device.
[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, a refrigerator is also provided, which includes the above-described foaming device.
[0016] An embodiment of this utility model provides a soaking device and a refrigerator. The soaking device is equipped with a soaking chamber and a water supply pipe, and a magnetizing component is installed on at least a portion of the water supply pipe to magnetize the water flowing through the water supply pipe into the soaking chamber. As a result, the soaking water in the soaking chamber is all magnetized water. Compared with unmagnetized water, its permeability, solubility and interfacial tension are greatly improved, which can shorten the soaking time of dried goods. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the principle structure of a foaming device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer tube according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the foaming device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Reference numerals: 100, foaming chamber; 200, water supply pipe; 210, inner pipe; 220, outer pipe; 221, accommodating part; 300, magnetization assembly; 310, magnetization group; 311, magnetizing component; 410, metal tube body; 420, excitation coil; 500, image acquisition device; 600, infrared sensor; 700, ultrasonic generator; 800, controller. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, this utility model provides a foaming device, which includes a foaming chamber 100 and a water supply pipe 200. The water supply pipe 200 is connected to the foaming chamber 100. At least a portion of the water supply pipe 200 is provided with a magnetizing component 300, which is used to magnetize the water that enters the foaming chamber 100 through the water supply pipe 200.
[0028] The water supply pipe 200 is generally connected to the foaming chamber 100 at one end and to the water source at the other end.
[0029] The magnetization component 300 is generally located in the middle of the water supply pipe 200 and covers a certain length to ensure that the water flowing into the foaming chamber 100 can be magnetized.
[0030] It is understood that the soaking device of this utility model sets up a soaking chamber 100 and a water supply pipe 200, and sets up a magnetizing component 300 on at least a part of the water supply pipe 200 to magnetize the water flowing through the water supply pipe 200 into the soaking chamber, so that the soaking water in the soaking chamber is all magnetized water. Compared with unmagnetized water, its permeability, solubility and interfacial tension are greatly improved, which can shorten the soaking time of dried goods.
[0031] In some embodiments, the magnetization assembly 300 includes a plurality of magnetization groups 310. Each magnetization group 310 includes a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of N and a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of S, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the water supply pipe 200. The plurality of magnetization groups 310 are sequentially disposed on the water supply pipe 200 along the length direction of the water supply pipe 200. The magnetic poles of the two magnetic elements on the same side of the water supply pipe 200 in adjacent magnetization groups 310 are different.
[0032] One of the magnetization groups 310 includes two magnetic components disposed opposite each other on both sides of the water supply pipe 200, one of which has an N pole and the other has an S pole.
[0033] It is understandable that by alternately arranging N and S poles along the length of the magnetic components, most of the magnetic field lines can be concentrated inside the water supply pipe 200, thereby enhancing the magnetic induction intensity.
[0034] Among them, magnetic components are generally permanent magnets.
[0035] In some embodiments, the water supply pipe 200 includes an inner pipe 210 and an outer pipe 220. The outer pipe 220 is sleeved on the inner pipe 210 to form a receiving space. The magnetization component 300 is disposed in the receiving space. The inner pipe 210 is connected to the foaming chamber 100 and is used to supply water to the foaming chamber 100.
[0036] That is, the water source is connected to the foaming chamber 100 through the inner pipe 210, and the installation space of the magnetization component 300 is formed by the cooperation of the outer pipe 220 and the inner pipe 210.
[0037] In some embodiments, the outer tube 220 and the inner tube 210 are detachably connected. The inner wall of the outer tube 220 has a plurality of baffles spaced apart along the length of the outer tube 220. The inner wall of the outer tube 220, the plurality of baffles and the outer wall of the inner tube 210 cooperate to form a plurality of receiving portions 221 arranged along the length of the inner tube 210. Each receiving portion 221 is provided with a magnetic element.
[0038] The outer tube 220 and the inner tube 210 can be detachably connected in the following way: the outer tube 220 includes two half-tubes formed by dividing along the length of the outer tube 220. The two half-tubes are connected relative to each other to form the outer tube 220. The connection method is as follows: the two half-tubes are rotatably connected on one side, that is, one half-tube can rotate with this side as the rotation center. The two half-tubes are snap-fit connected on the other side, that is, the two half-tubes can be opened and closed relative to each other. When opened, the outer tube 220 can be detached from the inner tube 210. When closed, it can be sleeved on the inner tube 210.
[0039] In some embodiments, a heating component is provided on at least a portion of the water supply pipe 200, the heating component being used to heat the water entering the foaming chamber 100 through the water supply pipe 200.
[0040] Understandably, heating the magnetized water can bring the soaking water in the soaking chamber 100 to a certain temperature, which can further shorten the soaking time of the dried goods.
[0041] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the water supply pipe 200 is a metal pipe 410, and the heating component is an excitation coil 420, which is sleeved on the metal pipe 410.
[0042] It is understandable that by energizing the excitation coil 420, the excitation coil 420 itself will generate heat energy. Since the excitation coil 420 is sleeved on the metal tube 410, the heat on the excitation coil 420 will be quickly conducted to the metal tube 410, thereby heating the water flow in the water supply pipe 200 and raising the temperature of the water flow entering the foaming chamber 100. In addition, the excitation coil 420 can also generate a magnetic field after being energized, which will further magnetize the water flow in the water supply pipe 200.
[0043] In some embodiments, the heating component is positioned on the water supply pipe 200 between the water outlet (foaming chamber 100) of the water supply pipe 200 and the magnetization component 300, with the heating component located close to the water outlet of the water supply pipe 200.
[0044] It is understandable that since the heating element heats the water flow, its heat preservation effect is poor. Therefore, it is necessary to install the heating element closer to the water outlet of the water supply pipe 200 to ensure that the water flowing into the foaming chamber 100 has a higher temperature.
[0045] In some embodiments, the magnetization component 300 may also be an excitation coil 420. By energizing the excitation coil 420, the water flow in the water supply pipe 200 can be magnetized.
[0046] In some embodiments, the heating component is a heating wire disposed inside the water supply pipe 200.
[0047] The heating wire is installed inside the water supply pipe 200, which has a better heat exchange effect and can quickly increase the temperature of the water flow in the water supply pipe 200.
[0048] In some embodiments, an ultrasonic generator 700 is provided at the bottom of the foaming chamber 100, and the ultrasonic generator 700 is used to emit ultrasonic waves into the foaming chamber 100.
[0049] Understandably, by emitting ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic generator 700 to the soaking chamber 100, the cavitation effect and micro-jet effect can be utilized to accelerate the water absorption of dried ingredients and shorten the soaking time.
[0050] In some embodiments, the foaming device further includes an image acquisition unit 500 and a controller 800. The image acquisition unit 500 is disposed in the foaming chamber 100, and the controller 800 is used to control the ultrasonic generator 700 to emit ultrasonic waves of a corresponding frequency based on the image information acquired by the image acquisition unit 500.
[0051] The image acquisition device 500 can be a camera.
[0052] Understandably, after the image acquisition device 500 acquires the image information of the dried goods in the soaking chamber 100, the controller 800 can determine the type of ingredients based on the image information and control the ultrasonic generator 700 to emit the corresponding soaking ultrasonic frequency based on the type of ingredients, so as to shorten the soaking time.
[0053] Furthermore, when the soaking device has a heating component and an ultrasonic generator 700, the controller 800 can select a suitable soaking method according to the type of food, such as soaking in warm water or soaking in cold water.
[0054] For example, when the dried food is identified as being in warm water, the temperature rise soaking mode is selected. The controller 800 controls the heating component to work, so that the water flowing into the soaking chamber 100 has a certain temperature. At the same time, the power of the ultrasonic generator 700 is controlled to be 100w-300w and the ultrasonic frequency is 10kHz-30kHz.
[0055] When the dried ingredients are identified as cold-water type, cold water soaking is selected. The controller 800 only controls the power of the ultrasonic generator 700 to 100w-300w and the ultrasonic frequency to 10kHz-30kHz.
[0056] In some embodiments, the soaking chamber 100 is also equipped with an infrared sensor 600. The infrared sensor 600 can detect the size change of the dried food before and after soaking and feed the size change information back to the controller 800. The controller 800 can determine whether the soaking is complete and can control the ultrasonic generator 700 to turn off in time after the soaking is completed.
[0057] In some embodiments, a refrigerator is also provided, which includes the above-described foaming device. Since the refrigerator includes at least some or all of the embodiments of the above-described foaming device, the refrigerator has at least the beneficial effects of some or all of the above-described embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.
[0058] In some embodiments, the foaming chamber 100 in the refrigerator is also connected to an air inlet to maintain the temperature of the foaming chamber 100 at a suitable temperature to prolong the preservation of food.
[0059] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foaming device, characterized in that, include: Foaming chamber; A water supply pipe is connected to the foaming chamber. At least a portion of the water supply pipe is equipped with a magnetization component, which is used to magnetize the water entering the foaming chamber through the water supply pipe.
2. The foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetization assembly includes multiple magnetization groups, each magnetization group including a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of N and a magnetic element with a magnetic pole of S disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the water supply pipe. The multiple magnetization groups are disposed on the water supply pipe along the length direction of the water supply pipe, and the magnetic poles of the two magnetic elements on the same side of the water supply pipe of adjacent magnetization groups are opposite.
3. The foaming device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water supply pipe includes an inner pipe and an outer pipe. The outer pipe is sleeved on the inner pipe to form a receiving space. The magnetization component is disposed in the receiving space. The inner pipe is connected to the foaming chamber and is used to supply water to the foaming chamber.
4. The foaming device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer tube is detachably connected to the inner tube. The inner wall of the outer tube has a plurality of baffles spaced apart along the length of the outer tube. The inner wall of the outer tube, the plurality of baffles and the outer wall of the inner tube cooperate to form a plurality of receiving portions arranged along the length of the inner tube. Each receiving portion is provided with a magnetic element.
5. The foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply pipe is equipped with a heating component on at least a portion of its section, the heating component being used to heat the water entering the foaming chamber through the water supply pipe.
6. The foaming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least a portion of the water supply pipe is a metal pipe, and the heating component is an excitation coil, which is sleeved on the metal pipe.
7. The foaming device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The heating component is a heating wire installed inside the water supply pipe.
8. The foaming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 or 5, characterized in that, An ultrasonic generator is installed at the bottom of the foaming chamber, which is used to emit ultrasonic waves into the foaming chamber.
9. The foaming device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The foaming device also includes an image acquisition device and a controller. The image acquisition device is installed in the foaming chamber, and the controller is used to control the ultrasonic generator to emit ultrasonic waves of a corresponding frequency based on the image information acquired by the image acquisition device.
10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, Includes the foaming device according to any one of claims 1-9.