Steam generating assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam generation assembly which is applied to a bread maker and comprises a steam generation body, a first heater and a second heater. The steam generating body is provided with a primary heating cavity, a secondary heating cavity and a steam output channel, the primary heating cavity can be used for containing water flow, the secondary heating cavity is located above the primary heating cavity and vertically communicated with the primary heating cavity, and the steam output channel is communicated with the secondary heating cavity. The first heater is installed on the portion, corresponding to the primary heating cavity, of the steam generation body. The second heater is installed on the portion, corresponding to the secondary heating cavity, of the steam generation body. The steam heating device is high in heating efficiency, generated steam can be reheated, so that the heat loss of the steam is effectively reduced, the temperature of the steam input into the inner barrel of the bread maker is guaranteed, and the taste of bread is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bread makers, and in particular to a steam generating component. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing bread machines are equipped with a steam generating unit that generates steam and feeds it into the bread machine's inner container, which can make the bread taste better.

[0003] Existing bread makers typically use heating elements to heat the water tank, which then generates steam that is directly fed into the inner bread pan via a conduit. This design has the following drawbacks:

[0004] 1. Heating is done using only one heating element, resulting in slow heating efficiency;

[0005] 2. The generated steam is directly input into the inner bucket through a long conduit, which causes heat loss in the steam, resulting in a lower temperature of the steam input into the bread machine's inner bucket, thus affecting the taste of the bread.

[0006] In view of the above problems, it is necessary to study a steam generating assembly that can solve at least one of the above defects. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam generating assembly that can solve at least one of the above-mentioned defects.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of the present invention is:

[0009] A steam generating assembly for use in a bread maker includes a steam generating body, a first heater, and a second heater. The steam generating body has a primary heating chamber, a secondary heating chamber, and a steam output channel. The primary heating chamber is used to contain water flow. The secondary heating chamber is located above the primary heating chamber and is vertically connected to the primary heating chamber. The steam output channel is connected to the secondary heating chamber. The first heater is installed in the portion of the steam generating body corresponding to the primary heating chamber. The second heater is installed in the portion of the steam generating body corresponding to the secondary heating chamber.

[0010] The first heater has a U-shaped structure.

[0011] The steam generator body covers the first heater.

[0012] The second heater has a U-shaped structure.

[0013] The steam generator body covers the second heater.

[0014] The steam generating assembly also includes a water storage tank and a water pump. The inlet of the water pump is connected to the water storage tank, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the primary heating chamber.

[0015] The first heater and the second heater are installed on the same side of the steam generating body, and the other side of the steam generating body is provided with a protruding support leg.

[0016] The steam generator body includes a mounting cover plate, a first heating cover, a second heating cover, and a connecting pipe. The first heating cover is mounted on the mounting cover plate, and a primary heating chamber is formed between the first heating cover and the mounting cover plate. The second heating cover is mounted on the mounting cover plate, and a secondary heating chamber is formed between the second heating cover and the mounting cover plate. The upper and lower ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the second heating cover and the first heating cover, so that the secondary heating chamber and the primary heating chamber are in vertical communication. The mounting cover plate is provided with the steam output channel. The first heater is mounted on the first heating cover. The second heater is mounted on the second heating cover.

[0017] The steam output channel is set at an angle upward.

[0018] The outlet of the steam output channel is equipped with a perforated steam outlet grille.

[0019] After adopting the above solution, the present invention has the following characteristics:

[0020] 1. The working principle of this invention is as follows: The first heater heats the water flow in the primary heating chamber, and the water in the primary heating chamber boils to generate steam, which is then input into the secondary heating chamber; while the second heater heats the steam in the secondary heating chamber, and the heated steam is then input into the inner bucket of the bread machine through the steam output channel. As can be seen from the foregoing, this invention can reheat the generated steam, thereby effectively reducing the heat loss of the steam, ensuring the temperature of the steam input into the inner bucket of the bread machine, and thus improving the taste of the bread;

[0021] 2. The first heater of the present invention has a U-shaped structure, which increases the surface area of ​​the first heater, thereby improving the contact area between the first heater and the steam generating body, and thus improving the heating efficiency of the first heater for the water flow in the primary heating chamber. Furthermore, the steam generating body covers the first heater, which also helps to increase the contact area between the first heater and the steam generating body, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the first heater for the water flow in the primary heating chamber.

[0022] 3. The second heater of the present invention can be a heating tube with a U-shaped structure, which increases the surface area of ​​the second heater, thereby improving the contact area between the second heater and the steam generating body, and thus improving the heating efficiency of the second heater on the steam in the secondary heating chamber. Furthermore, the steam generating body covers the second heater, which also helps to increase the contact area between the second heater and the steam generating body, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the second heater on the steam in the secondary heating chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 3 Structural breakdown of the steam generating assembly of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0026] Figure 4 Structural breakdown of the steam generating assembly of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the steam generating assembly of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the steam generating assembly of the present invention.

[0029] Label Explanation:

[0030] Bread machine A,

[0031] Inner bucket A1,

[0032] Steam generator assembly A2,

[0033] Steam generator body 1,

[0034] Mounting cover 101, first heating cover 102, second heating cover 103, connecting pipe 104

[0035] Primary heating chamber 11, secondary heating chamber 12, steam output channel 13, steam outlet grille 14, support legs 15.

[0036] First heater 2,

[0037] Second heater 3,

[0038] Water storage tank 4,

[0039] Water pump 5. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To further explain the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this invention discloses a steam generating assembly A2, which is applied in a bread maker A. The steam generating assembly A2 includes a steam generating body 1, a first heater 2, and a second heater 3. The steam generating body 1 is provided with a primary heating chamber 11, a secondary heating chamber 12, and a steam output channel 13. The primary heating chamber 11 can be used to contain water flow. The secondary heating chamber 12 is located above the primary heating chamber 11 and is vertically connected to the primary heating chamber 11. The steam output channel 13 is connected to the secondary heating chamber 12. The first heater 2 is installed in the part of the steam generating body 1 corresponding to the primary heating chamber 11. The second heater 3 is installed in the part of the steam generating body 1 corresponding to the secondary heating chamber 12.

[0042] The working principle of this invention is as follows: the first heater 2 heats the water flow in the primary heating chamber 11, and the water in the primary heating chamber 11 boils to generate steam, which is then input into the secondary heating chamber 12; while the second heater 3 heats the steam in the secondary heating chamber 12, and the heated steam is then input into the inner bucket A1 of bread machine A through the steam output channel 13. As can be seen from the foregoing, this invention can reheat the generated steam, thereby effectively reducing the heat loss of the steam, ensuring the temperature of the steam input into the inner bucket A1 of bread machine A, and thus improving the taste of the bread.

[0043] In embodiments of the present invention, the first heater 2 may be a heating tube with a U-shaped structure, which increases the surface area of ​​the first heater 2, thereby improving the contact area between the first heater 2 and the steam generating body 1, and thus improving the heating efficiency of the first heater 2 for the water flow in the primary heating chamber 11. Furthermore, the steam generating body 1 covers the first heater 2, which also helps to increase the contact area between the first heater 2 and the steam generating body 1, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the first heater 2 for the water flow in the primary heating chamber 11.

[0044] In embodiments of the present invention, the second heater 3 may be a heating tube with a U-shaped structure. This increases the surface area of ​​the second heater 3, thereby improving the contact area between the second heater 3 and the steam generating body 1, and thus improving the heating efficiency of the second heater 3 for the steam in the secondary heating chamber 12. Furthermore, the steam generating body 1 covers the second heater 3, which also helps to increase the contact area between the second heater 3 and the steam generating body 1, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the second heater 3 for the steam in the secondary heating chamber 12.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first heater 2 and the second heater 3 are installed on the same side of the steam generating body 1. The other side of the steam generating body 1 is provided with a protruding support leg 15. The support leg 15 is used to contact the inner bucket A1 of the bread machine A, so that a gap is formed between the steam generating component A2 of the present invention and the inner bucket A1. This gap can effectively reduce the heat conducted by the steam generating component A2 of the present invention to the inner bucket A1, and avoid local overheating of the inner bucket A1, which would affect the browning of the bread.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the steam generating body 1 includes a mounting cover plate 101, a first heating cover 102, a second heating cover 103, and a connecting pipe 104. The first heating cover 102 is mounted on the mounting cover plate 101, and a primary heating chamber 11 is formed between the first heating cover 102 and the mounting cover plate 101. The second heating cover 103 is mounted on the mounting cover plate 101, and a secondary heating chamber 12 is formed between the second heating cover 103 and the mounting cover plate 101. The upper and lower ends of the connecting pipe 104 are respectively connected to the second heating cover 103 and the first heating cover 102, so that the secondary heating chamber 12 and the primary heating chamber 11 are vertically connected. Multiple connecting pipes 104 can be provided, and the orifice of the connecting pipe 104 is small enough to... To prevent water from splashing from the primary heating chamber 11 into the secondary heating chamber 12, the mounting cover 101 is provided with the steam output channel 13 and the support legs 15; the first heater 2 is mounted on the first heating cover 102, which covers the first heater 2. The first heating cover 102 can be directly die-cast on the first heater 2. The first heating cover 102 can be made of aluminum alloy, while the first heater 2 is made of stainless steel; the second heater 3 is mounted on the second heating cover 103, which covers the second heater 3. The second heating cover 103 can be directly die-cast on the second heater 3. The second heating cover 103 can be made of aluminum alloy, while the second heater 3 is made of stainless steel.

[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the steam output channel 13 is arranged obliquely upward, which is more conducive to the output of steam to the inner bucket A1 of the bread machine A, and allows the steam to be sprayed out at an angle so that the steam can fully contact the bread; the outlet of the steam output channel 13 is provided with a hollow steam grille 14, which makes the output steam gentle and helps to improve the taste of the bread.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, the steam generating assembly A2 further includes a water storage tank 4 and a water pump 5. The inlet of the water pump 5 is connected to the water storage tank 4, and the outlet of the water pump 5 is connected to the primary heating chamber 11. The water pump 5 can draw water from the water storage tank 4 to the primary heating chamber 11 to replenish water for the primary heater. The water storage tank 4 is detachably installed on the bread maker A, which facilitates the water filling operation of the water storage tank 4. The primary heating chamber 11 may be equipped with a water level sensor (not shown), which is used to control the water level of the water pump 5 replenishing the water storage tank 4. In addition, the primary heating chamber 11 may be equipped with a first temperature sensor (not shown) to control the first heater 2, ensuring the heating temperature of the water flow in the primary heating chamber 11 by the first heater 2. The secondary heating chamber 12 may be equipped with a second temperature sensor (not shown) to control the second heater 3, ensuring the heating temperature of the steam in the secondary heating chamber 12 by the second heater 3.

[0049] The above embodiments and figures are not intended to limit the product form and style of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam generating component used in a bread maker, characterized in that: The steam generating assembly includes a steam generating body, a first heater, and a second heater; The steam generator body is equipped with a primary heating chamber, a secondary heating chamber, and a steam output channel. The primary heating chamber can be used to contain water flow. The secondary heating chamber is located above the primary heating chamber and is vertically connected to the primary heating chamber. The steam output channel is connected to the secondary heating chamber. The first heater is installed in the part of the steam generator body corresponding to the primary heating chamber; The second heater is installed in the part of the steam generator that corresponds to the secondary heating chamber.

2. The steam generating assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first heater has a U-shaped structure.

3. The steam generating assembly as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The steam generator body covers the first heater.

4. The steam generating assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second heater has a U-shaped structure.

5. The steam generating assembly as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The steam generator body covers the second heater.

6. The steam generating assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water storage tank and a water pump. The inlet of the water pump is connected to the water storage tank, and the outlet of the water pump is connected to the primary heating chamber.

7. The steam generating assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first heater and the second heater are installed on the same side of the steam generating body, and the other side of the steam generating body is provided with a protruding support leg.

8. The steam generating assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generator body includes a mounting cover plate, a first heating cover, a second heating cover, and a connecting pipe. The first heating cover is mounted on the mounting cover plate, and a primary heating chamber is formed between the first heating cover and the mounting cover plate. The second heating cover is mounted on the mounting cover plate, and a secondary heating chamber is formed between the second heating cover and the mounting cover plate. The upper and lower ends of the connecting pipe are respectively connected to the second heating cover and the first heating cover, so that the secondary heating chamber and the primary heating chamber are in vertical communication. The mounting cover plate is provided with the steam output channel. The first heater is installed on the first heating cover; the second heater is installed on the second heating cover.

9. The steam generating assembly as described in claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The steam output channel is set at an angle upward.

10. The steam generating assembly as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: The outlet of the steam output channel is equipped with a perforated steam outlet grille.

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