Cooking utensil with steam function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking utensil with a steam function. The heating device is arranged on the bottom face of the steamer, a concave heating cavity is formed in the bottom face of an inner cavity of the steamer, a water retaining piece is arranged in the heating cavity and divides the inner cavity of the steamer and the heating cavity, a water inlet hole is formed in the bottom of the water retaining piece, and a steam hole is formed in the top of the water retaining piece. The heating device is used for heating water in the heating cavity into steam, the steam holes are used for discharging rising steam out of the heating cavity, and the inner cavity of the steamer supplements water to the heating cavity through the water inlet hole. The steamer is divided into the high-temperature area and the low-temperature area by the water retaining piece, the temperature of the high-temperature area rises rapidly to generate steam rapidly, preheating time is shortened, cooking time is shortened, cooking efficiency is improved, the low-temperature area supplements water for the high-temperature area, the temperature of the steamer is low due to the low-temperature area, and the danger of scalding is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a cooking appliance with a steam function. Background Technology

[0002] Existing steam cooking appliances consist of a steamer rack and a steam pot. The steam pot heats water into steam, which then enters the steamer rack to cook food. The steam pot is cast in one piece and has a large water-holding cavity. A heating element at the bottom of the steam pot heats both the pot and the cavity simultaneously, resulting in a long time to heat the water to boiling point and high energy consumption. Furthermore, the high temperature of the steam pot increases the risk of burns. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooking appliance with a steam function that improves cooking efficiency.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows.

[0005] A cooking appliance with steam function includes a steamer and a heating device placed on the bottom of the steamer. The bottom of the inner cavity of the steamer is provided with a recessed heating chamber. A water baffle is provided in the heating chamber, which separates the inner cavity of the steamer from the heating chamber. The bottom of the water baffle is provided with a water inlet hole, and the top of the water baffle is provided with a steam hole. The heating device is located below the heating chamber and is used to heat the water in the heating chamber into steam. The steam hole is used to allow the rising steam to be discharged from the heating chamber. The inner cavity of the steamer replenishes water to the heating chamber through the water inlet hole.

[0006] The water-blocking component of this invention divides the steamer into a high-temperature zone and a low-temperature zone. The temperature in the high-temperature zone rises rapidly to generate steam quickly, reducing preheating time, shortening cooking time, and improving cooking efficiency. The low-temperature zone replenishes water to the high-temperature zone, keeping the temperature of the steamer lower and reducing the risk of burns.

[0007] The above technical solution can be further improved as follows.

[0008] Furthermore, the top surface of the water-blocking component is provided with a fixing groove, the bottom surface of the fixing groove is hollowed out with several steam holes, and a mesh plate with mesh holes is provided inside the fixing groove, with the mesh holes and steam holes aligned and connected.

[0009] The mesh plate disperses the steam discharged from the steam holes, reducing the risk. At the same time, the mesh plate makes the water-blocking parts and heating chamber more relatively enclosed, improving the steam generation efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, the water-blocking component is in the shape of a hollow frustum. The water-blocking component includes an upper section and a lower section. The diameter of the upper section is smaller than that of the lower section. The bottom surface of the lower section is open. The outer periphery of the bottom of the lower section is folded outward with a rolled edge. The water inlet is located on the lower section, above the rolled edge.

[0011] The water in the lower section is heated to boiling, and the steam gathers and is discharged in the upper section. It is easy to replenish water to the heating chamber through the water inlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the rolled edge has elastic deformation, the rolled edge abuts against the side wall of the heating chamber, and the gap between the lower section and the side wall of the heating chamber is connected by the water inlet hole.

[0013] The water-blocking component can be easily installed in the heating chamber, making the heating chamber relatively independent.

[0014] Furthermore, the steamer includes a pot body, a heat-conducting plate, and a fixing cover. The inner cavity of the pot body forms the inner cavity of the steamer. An installation hole is provided in the center of the inner cavity of the pot body. The heat-conducting plate is sealed and fixed on the installation hole. The top surface of the heat-conducting plate is recessed to form the heating cavity. The heating device is fixed on the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate. The fixing cover is fixed on the bottom surface of the pot body. The heat-conducting plate and the heating device are placed inside the fixing cover.

[0015] The fixed cover prevents direct contact between the heating element and the heat-conducting plate. The design of the heat-conducting plate and the pot body reduces the transfer of heat from the heat-conducting plate to the pot body, resulting in a lower pot body temperature and safer use.

[0016] Furthermore, an upper coupler is provided at the bottom of the heat conduction plate, and the upper coupler is electrically connected to the heating device. The fixing cover is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the upper coupler.

[0017] The steamer is used in conjunction with an upper coupler and a base with a lower coupler.

[0018] This invention's water-blocking component divides the steamer into a high-temperature zone and a low-temperature zone. The high-temperature zone rapidly heats up to generate steam quickly, reducing preheating time, shortening cooking time, and improving cooking efficiency. The low-temperature zone replenishes water to the high-temperature zone, keeping the steamer temperature lower and reducing the risk of burns. The mesh plate disperses steam exiting from the steam vents, reducing the danger. Simultaneously, the mesh plate makes the water-blocking component and heating chamber more relatively enclosed, improving steam generation efficiency. The design of the heat-conducting plate and pot body reduces heat transfer from the heat-conducting plate to the pot body, keeping the pot body temperature lower and making it safer to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the base and steamer in Example 1.

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the base and steamer in Example 1.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the steamer in Example 1.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the water-blocking component in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the base in Embodiment 1. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Example 1, see Figure 1-5 As shown, a cooking appliance with a steam function includes a steamer 1, a base 2, a steam rack 3, and a steaming lid 4.

[0026] The steamer 1 includes a pot body 5, a water-blocking component 6, a heat-conducting plate 7, and a fixing cover 8. The inner cavity of the pot body 5 forms the inner cavity of the steamer 1. A mounting hole 51 is provided in the center of the inner cavity of the pot body 5. The heat-conducting plate 7 is sealed and fixed in the mounting hole 51. The top surface of the heat-conducting plate 7 is recessed to form a heating cavity 71. A heating device 11 is fixed on the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate 7. The fixing cover 8 is fixed to the bottom surface of the pot body 5, and the heat-conducting plate 7 and the heating device 11 are placed inside the fixing cover 8. An upper coupler 12 is provided at the bottom of the heat-conducting plate 7. The upper coupler 12 is electrically connected to the heating device 11. The fixing cover 8 is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the upper coupler 12. A first enclosure wall 13 is provided downward along the contour at the bottom of the pot body 5, and the fixing cover 8 is located inside the first enclosure wall 13.

[0027] The water-blocking component 6 is a hollow frustum shape, comprising an upper section 61 and a lower section 62. The diameter of the upper section 61 is smaller than that of the lower section 62, and the upper and lower sections 61 are connected. A fixing groove 63 is provided on the top surface of the water-blocking component 6. Several steam holes 64 are perforated on the bottom surface of the fixing groove 63, and the steam holes 64 are connected to the upper section 61. A mesh plate 65 with perforations 66 is provided inside the fixing groove 63, and the perforations 66 and steam holes 64 are aligned and connected. The bottom surface of the lower section 62 is open, and a rolled edge 67 is folded outwards from the outer periphery of the bottom of the lower section 62. Two water inlets 68 are provided around the periphery of the upper section 61, located above the lower section 62 and above the rolled edge 67. Preferably, the rolled edge 67 has elastic deformation, abuts against the side wall of the heating chamber 71, and a gap 69 connecting the lower section 62 and the side wall of the heating chamber 71 is formed by the water inlets 68.

[0028] A lower coupler 21 is provided at the center of the top surface of the base 2. A second enclosure 22 is provided along the outline of the top surface of the base 2. The lower coupler 21 is located inside the second enclosure 22. A vertical drainage channel 23 is provided inside the base 2. The outlet of the drainage channel 23 is located on the bottom surface of the base 2. The inlet of the drainage channel 23 is located on the top surface of the base 2 near the second enclosure 22. The top surface of the base 2 is inclined from the lower coupler 21 toward the inlet.

[0029] The steamer 1 is placed on the base 2, with the first enclosure 13 inserted into the second enclosure 22. The base 2 supports the steamer 1 through the first enclosure 13 and allows the upper coupler 12 and lower coupler 21 to be coupled and conduct electricity. The base 2 supplies power to the heating device 11. The water-blocking component 6 is placed in the heating chamber 71, separating the inner cavity of the steamer 1 from the heating chamber 71. Water is injected into the inner cavity of the steamer 1 and flows into the heating chamber 71 through the water inlet 68. The steam rack 3 and the steaming lid 4 are placed on the steamer 1 in sequence. The steam rack 3 has a through hole corresponding to the top of the water-blocking component 6.

[0030] The heating device 11 prioritizes heating the water in the heating chamber 71 into steam. The steam rises and enters the steaming rack 3 through the steam hole 64, mesh 66, and through-hole, achieving rapid heating of food. As the water in the heating chamber 71 is continuously heated into steam and its volume decreases, water is replenished to the heating chamber 71 through the water inlet 68 inside the steamer 1. During this process, the temperature of the heating chamber 71 will be higher than the temperature inside the steamer 1, resulting in a relatively lower surface temperature of the steamer body 5.

[0031] The terms used in this utility model, such as "first," "second," etc., do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used for distinction.

[0032] In this invention, terms such as "a" or "an" are used to indicate not a limitation on the quantity, but rather to indicate the existence of at least one of the mentioned objects.

[0033] In this utility model, terms indicating direction or location such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are used to indicate relative positions rather than absolute positions.

[0034] Terms used in this invention, such as "approximately," "overall," "approximately," and "similar," are limiting terms used to indicate features that exist but allow for certain deviations. The amount of deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance with a steaming function, comprising a steamer and a heating device placed on the bottom of the steamer, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the inner cavity of the steamer is provided with a recessed heating chamber. A water baffle is provided in the heating chamber, which separates the inner cavity of the steamer from the heating chamber. A water inlet is provided at the bottom of the water baffle, and a steam hole is provided at the top of the water baffle. The heating device is located below the heating chamber and is used to heat the water in the heating chamber into steam. The steam hole is used to allow the rising steam to be discharged from the heating chamber. The inner cavity of the steamer replenishes water to the heating chamber through the water inlet.

2. The cooking appliance with steam function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the water-blocking component is provided with a fixing groove, the bottom surface of the fixing groove is hollowed out with several steam holes, and a mesh plate with mesh holes is provided inside the fixing groove, with the mesh holes and steam holes aligned and connected.

3. The cooking appliance with steam function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-blocking component is in the shape of a hollow frustum. The water-blocking component includes an upper section and a lower section. The diameter of the upper section is smaller than that of the lower section. The bottom surface of the lower section is open. The outer periphery of the bottom of the lower section is folded outward with a rolled edge. The water inlet is located on the upper part of the lower section, above the rolled edge.

4. The cooking appliance with steam function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rolled edge has elastic deformation, and the rolled edge abuts against the side wall of the heating chamber. The gap between the lower section and the side wall of the heating chamber is connected by the water inlet hole.

5. The cooking appliance with steam function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steamer includes a pot body, a heat-conducting plate, and a fixing cover. The inner cavity of the pot body forms the inner cavity of the steamer. An installation hole is provided in the center of the inner cavity of the pot body. The heat-conducting plate is sealed and fixed in the installation hole. The top surface of the heat-conducting plate is recessed to form the heating cavity. The heating device is fixed on the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate. The fixing cover is fixed on the bottom surface of the pot body. The heat-conducting plate and the heating device are placed inside the fixing cover.

6. The cooking appliance with steam function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the heat transfer plate is equipped with an upper coupler, which is electrically connected to the heating device. The fixing cover is provided with clearance holes corresponding to the upper coupler.

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