Kitchen utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a kitchen utensil, relates to the technical field of household appliances, is used for solving the problem that the kitchen utensil exhausts a large amount of water vapor to a kitchen space, and comprises a box body, an inner container and an exhaust assembly, the inner container is arranged in the refrigerator body, a first containing chamber is formed in the inner container, and a first exhaust port communicating with the first containing chamber is formed in the inner container; the exhaust assembly is arranged in the box body, an exhaust channel is formed in the exhaust assembly, the exhaust channel communicates with the first exhaust port, the exhaust assembly comprises a second exhaust port and a first condensation net, and the second exhaust port communicates with the exhaust channel and external air; the first condensation net is arranged in the exhaust channel and used for condensing water vapor passing through the exhaust channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a kitchen appliance. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in consumption concepts, kitchen appliances have gradually entered many households, such as dishwashers, steam ovens, or dishwasher-steam-oven combos. Dishwashers, as a household appliance that frees up people's hands, are being used by more and more users. Dishwashers overcome the problems of uncleanliness, unhygienic conditions, and time-consuming and laborious processes associated with hand washing dishes. Steam ovens are cooking devices that heat water to create high-temperature steam, and then introduce the high-temperature steam into the inner cavity to heat food.

[0003] During the operation of steam ovens, steam ovens, or dishwashers, as steam is continuously generated, the air pressure inside the steam oven cavity gradually increases, resulting in a large amount of steam being discharged from the pressure relief port. This steam then travels through the exhaust duct and finally exits from around the door, posing a risk of scalding the user.

[0004] Therefore, the problem of kitchen appliances releasing large amounts of water vapor into the kitchen space needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a kitchen appliance that solves the problem of kitchen appliances venting large amounts of water vapor into the kitchen space.

[0006] This application provides a kitchen appliance, including: a cabinet, an inner liner, and an exhaust assembly; the inner liner is disposed within the cabinet, and a first receiving chamber is formed within the inner liner, and a first exhaust port communicating with the first receiving chamber is provided on the inner liner; the exhaust assembly is disposed within the cabinet, and an exhaust channel is formed within the exhaust assembly, the exhaust channel communicating with the first exhaust port, the exhaust assembly including: a second exhaust port and a first condenser mesh, the second exhaust port communicating with the exhaust channel and external air; the first condenser mesh is disposed within the exhaust channel for condensing water vapor passing through the exhaust channel.

[0007] In this way, when the kitchen appliance generates water vapor inside the cabinet, the inner liner will be filled with water vapor. Excess water vapor inside the inner liner can be discharged through the first exhaust port. When the water vapor passes through the exhaust channel connected to the inner liner, the first condenser in the exhaust channel can condense some of the water vapor and also allow the fine water droplets in the water vapor to adhere to the first condenser, reducing the moisture content of the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space and preventing the kitchen from becoming damp due to high water content. The remaining water vapor is discharged from the cabinet into the outside air through the second exhaust port. Thus, the condensation by the first condenser not only reduces the temperature of the water vapor but also reduces the amount of water vapor discharged into the outside air, preventing high-temperature water vapor from affecting the user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the first condenser mesh is configured as an arc shape, the first exhaust port is located on the side of the first condenser mesh closer to the center of the arc, and the second exhaust port is located on the side of the first condenser mesh away from the center of the arc.

[0009] In this way, by setting the first condenser mesh in an arc shape and placing the first exhaust port on the side of the first condenser mesh closer to the center of the arc, when the water vapor in the inner liner is discharged from the first exhaust port, the high-temperature water vapor comes into contact with the first condenser mesh, and the first condenser mesh condenses some of the water vapor. Setting the first condenser mesh in an arc shape can increase the contact area between the water vapor and the first condenser mesh, allowing more water vapor to be condensed, improving the condensation efficiency of the first condenser mesh, and preventing a large amount of water vapor from being discharged into the kitchen space.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the first condenser mesh is configured as a centrally symmetrical arc shape, and the first exhaust port is located on the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh.

[0011] In this way, by setting the first exhaust port on the axis of symmetry of the first condenser, the water vapor discharged from the first exhaust port can pass through the first condenser evenly, avoiding a large amount of water vapor from concentrating in one place of the first condenser, which would prevent other parts of the first condenser from contacting water vapor, or result in less water vapor contact with other parts of the first condenser, thus reducing the condensation efficiency of the first condenser.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first condensation mesh includes: a condensation mesh body, a first bent portion and a second bent portion. The condensation mesh body is configured as a centrally symmetrical arc shape. The first bent portion is connected to one end of the condensation mesh body, and the second bent portion is connected to the other end of the condensation mesh body. The first bent portion and the second bent portion are bent toward the axis of symmetry of the first condensation mesh.

[0013] In this way, by setting the first and second bends, the contact area between water vapor and the first condenser mesh can be increased, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the first condenser mesh. By bending the first and second bends towards the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh, the water vapor condensed by the main body of the condenser mesh can collide and swirl with the wall of the exhaust channel and then come into contact with the first and second bends again, causing the water vapor to undergo secondary condensation, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the exhaust assembly further includes: a second condenser mesh, which is spaced apart from the first condenser mesh, and is disposed on the side of the first condenser mesh away from the first exhaust port; the second condenser mesh is disposed between the first condenser mesh and the second exhaust port; the mesh size of the second condenser mesh is smaller than that of the first condenser mesh.

[0015] In this way, the exhaust assembly is equipped with a second condenser screen, which is located on the side of the first condenser screen away from the first exhaust port. The second condenser screen can cause the water vapor that has been condensed by the first condenser screen to be condensed again, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space. In addition, the mesh size of the second condenser screen is smaller than that of the first condenser screen, which allows the fine water droplets in the water vapor to adhere to the second condenser screen, reducing the moisture content in the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space and preventing the kitchen from becoming damp due to high moisture content of the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space, thus affecting the user experience.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the exhaust assembly further includes: a housing, a first air inlet, and a fan; a second receiving chamber is provided inside the housing, the second receiving chamber being a portion forming an exhaust passage; the first air inlet communicates with the second receiving chamber, the first air inlet is disposed on the side wall of the housing and is disposed near the first exhaust port; the fan is disposed on the outside of the housing, the fan is disposed facing the first air inlet.

[0017] In this way, the fan is placed on the outside of the casing and facing the first air inlet. The natural wind or low-temperature wind blown out by the fan can blow the water vapor entering from the first exhaust port to the first condenser screen, thus avoiding the accumulation of a large amount of water vapor at the first exhaust port, which would prevent the first condenser screen from condensing the water vapor.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the exhaust assembly further includes a control component for opening or closing the first exhaust port. The control component includes a seal and a drive component. The seal is disposed at the first exhaust port and has a first position and a second position. When the seal is in the first position, the seal closes the first exhaust port; when the seal is in the second position, the seal opens the first exhaust port. The drive component is used to drive the seal to move between the first position and the second position.

[0019] Thus, the control component can control the connection or closure of the first exhaust port. When the cookware needs the water vapor in the inner pot for steaming or other operations, the control component can close the first exhaust port, allowing water vapor to fill the inner pot, thereby enabling the cookware to steam. When it is necessary to release the water vapor in the inner pot, the control component can control the first exhaust port to connect with the exhaust component, releasing the water vapor in the inner pot. This allows the cookware to adapt to different working modes.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the exhaust assembly further includes: a first condensation channel, one end of which is connected to a second exhaust port, and the other end of the first condensation channel is connected to the outside air, and a condensation plate is provided inside the condensation channel.

[0021] In this way, the first condensation channel can condense the water vapor discharged from the exhaust channel again, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the system further includes: a distribution module, a water tank, a first valve, and a second valve. The distribution module is located on the front of the housing and has a storage compartment that is connected to the inner liner. The water tank is connected to both the distribution module and the inner liner. The first valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank and the inner liner. The second valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank and the distribution module.

[0023] This design allows users to place detergent or polish in the storage compartment of the dispensing module. When the user needs detergent or polish, they can open the second valve to allow water from the tank to flow through the dispensing module, carrying the detergent or polish into the inner tank. When the user does not need detergent or polish, they can close the second valve and open the first valve to directly inject water from the tank into the inner tank to clean the items inside. Furthermore, placing the dispensing module on the front of the cabinet, compared to placing it on the side or back, makes it easier for users to operate the module and conveniently open the storage compartment to add or replace detergent and polish. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solution of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of kitchen utensils provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 A top view of kitchen utensils provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust assembly structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first condenser mesh provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the first condenser mesh structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the second condenser mesh provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second condensation mesh structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fan installation provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the control components provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first position of the control component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second position of the control component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the first condensation channel structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the second condensation channel structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 14 A schematic diagram showing the location of the allocation module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the allocation module structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Reference numerals: Kitchen utensil, 100; Box body, 10; Inner liner, 20; Exhaust assembly, 30; First exhaust port, 21; Exhaust channel, 31; Second exhaust port, 32a; First condenser mesh, 33; Condenser mesh body, 331; First bend, 332; Second bend, 333; Second condenser mesh, 34; Shell, 35; First air inlet, 36; Fan, 37; Control component, 38; Seal, 381; Drive component, 382; Through hole, 3811; First condensation channel, 39a; Condensation plate, 391; Third exhaust port, 32b; Second condensation channel, 39b; Distribution module, 40; Water tank, 50; Storage compartment, 41. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, when describing pipelines, the terms "connected" and "linked" as used in this application have the meaning of establishing electrical connection. The specific meaning needs to be understood in conjunction with the context.

[0045] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0046] With the improvement of people's living standards and changes in consumption concepts, kitchen appliances have gradually entered many households, such as dishwashers, steam ovens, or dishwasher-steam-oven combos. Dishwashers, as a household appliance that frees up people's hands, are being used by more and more users. Dishwashers overcome the problems of uncleanliness, unhygienic conditions, and time-consuming and laborious processes associated with hand washing dishes. Steam ovens are cooking devices that heat water to create high-temperature steam, and then introduce the high-temperature steam into the inner cavity to heat food.

[0047] During the operation of steam ovens, steam ovens, or dishwashers, as steam is continuously generated, the air pressure inside the steam oven cavity gradually increases, resulting in a large amount of steam being discharged from the pressure relief port. This steam then travels through the exhaust duct and finally exits from around the door, posing a risk of scalding the user.

[0048] This application provides a kitchen appliance 100 to solve the problem of the kitchen appliance 100 venting a large amount of water vapor into the kitchen space.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this application provides a kitchen appliance 100, including: a cabinet 10, an inner liner 20, and an exhaust assembly 30; the inner liner 20 is disposed inside the cabinet 10, and a first receiving chamber is formed inside the inner liner 20, and a first exhaust port 21 communicating with the first receiving chamber is provided on the inner liner 20; the exhaust assembly 30 is disposed inside the cabinet 10, and an exhaust channel 31 is formed inside the exhaust assembly 30, the exhaust channel 31 communicating with the first exhaust port 21, the exhaust assembly 30 including: a second exhaust port 32a and a first condenser mesh 33, the second exhaust port 32a communicating with the exhaust channel 31 and the outside air; the first condenser mesh 33 is disposed inside the exhaust channel 31 for condensing water vapor passing through the exhaust channel 31.

[0050] In addition, the kitchen appliance 100 can be a steam-generating kitchen appliance such as a dishwasher, steam oven, or a dishwasher-steam-oven combination appliance, and this application does not limit it to this.

[0051] The housing 10 can be the outer shell of the kitchen utensil 100, or it can be a cabinet, etc. This application does not limit it in this regard.

[0052] It should be noted that a steaming rack or a dish rack can be installed inside the inner pot 20. The inner pot 20 can be used for steaming and baking food, as well as for washing dishes. This application does not limit this.

[0053] The exhaust assembly 30 can be disposed on the top of the inner liner 20 or on the side of the inner liner 20; this application does not limit this.

[0054] In addition, the first condensation mesh 33 can be made of stainless steel, galvanized steel wire, copper, aluminum or polypropylene, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0055] The first condenser mesh 33 may be perpendicular to the direction of water vapor flow between the first exhaust port 21 and the second exhaust port 32a, or it may be parallel to the direction of water vapor flow, or the first condenser mesh 33 may be at an angle to the direction of water vapor flow. This application does not limit this.

[0056] In this way, when the kitchen appliance 100 generates water vapor inside the cabinet 10, the inner liner 20 will be filled with water vapor. Excess water vapor inside the inner liner 20 can be discharged through the first exhaust port 21. When the water vapor passes through the exhaust channel 31 connected to the inner liner 20, the first condenser 33 in the exhaust channel 31 can condense some of the water vapor and also allow the fine water droplets in the water vapor to adhere to the first condenser 33, reducing the moisture content in the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space and preventing the kitchen from becoming damp due to the high moisture content of the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space. The remaining water vapor is discharged from the cabinet 10 to the outside air through the second exhaust port 32a. Thus, the condensation by the first condenser 33 can not only reduce the temperature of the water vapor, but also reduce the water vapor discharged into the outside air, preventing high-temperature water vapor from affecting the user's experience.

[0057] In one possible structural design, the first condenser mesh 33 is a stainless steel metal mesh with multiple spaced mesh openings, and the first condenser mesh 33 is perpendicular to the flow direction of water vapor.

[0058] In this way, by setting the first condenser mesh 33 as a stainless steel metal mesh, the stainless steel material can improve the rust resistance of the first condenser mesh 33, enabling it to resist the erosion of various factors such as air pollution and water quality problems, thus extending the service life of the first condenser mesh 33. The metal material can quickly transfer the heat absorbed by the refrigerant to the cooling medium, such as water or air, achieving efficient heat dissipation. Furthermore, setting the first condenser mesh 33 perpendicular to the flow direction of water vapor can increase the contact area between water vapor and the first condenser mesh 33, allowing more water vapor to condense, improving the condensation efficiency of the first condenser mesh 33, and preventing a large amount of water vapor from being released into the kitchen space.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first condenser mesh 33 is set in an arc shape, the first exhaust port 21 is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 close to the center of the arc, and the second exhaust port 32a is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 away from the center of the arc.

[0060] The arc formed by the first condensation mesh 33 can be a superior arc, a inferior arc, or a semi-circular arc, and this application does not limit it.

[0061] In addition, the first exhaust port 21 can be located at the center of the arc formed by the first condenser mesh 33, or it can be located on the side of the arc center close to the chord, or it can be located on the side of the arc center away from the chord. This application does not limit this.

[0062] In this way, by setting the first condenser mesh 33 in an arc shape and placing the first exhaust port 21 on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 closer to the center of the arc, when the water vapor in the inner liner 20 is discharged from the first exhaust port 21, the high-temperature water vapor comes into contact with the first condenser mesh 33, and the first condenser mesh 33 condenses some of the water vapor. Setting the first condenser mesh 33 in an arc shape can increase the contact area between the water vapor and the first condenser mesh 33, allowing more water vapor to be condensed, improving the condensation efficiency of the first condenser mesh 33, and preventing a large amount of water vapor from being discharged into the kitchen space.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first condenser mesh 33 is configured as a centrally symmetrical arc shape, and the first exhaust port 21 is located on the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh 33.

[0064] The arc formed by the first condensation mesh 33 can be a superior arc, a inferior arc, or a semi-circular arc, and this application does not limit it.

[0065] In addition, the first exhaust port 21 can be located at the center of the arc formed by the first condenser mesh 33, or it can be located on the side of the arc center close to the chord, or it can be located on the side of the arc center away from the chord. This application does not limit this.

[0066] In this way, by setting the first exhaust port 21 on the axis of symmetry of the first condenser 33, the water vapor discharged from the first exhaust port 21 can pass through the first condenser 33 evenly, avoiding a large amount of water vapor from concentrating in one place of the first condenser 33, which would prevent other parts of the first condenser 33 from coming into contact with water vapor, or result in less water vapor coming into contact with other parts of the first condenser 33, thus reducing the condensation efficiency of the first condenser 33.

[0067] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the first condenser mesh 33 includes: a condenser mesh body 331, a first bent portion 332, and a second bent portion 333. The condenser mesh body 331 is configured as a centrally symmetrical arc shape. The first bent portion 332 is connected to one end of the condenser mesh body 331, and the second bent portion 333 is connected to the other end of the condenser mesh body 331. The first bent portion 332 and the second bent portion 333 are bent toward the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh 33.

[0068] In this way, by setting the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333, the contact area between water vapor and the first condensing mesh 33 can be increased, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the first condensing mesh 33. By bending the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333 towards the axis of symmetry of the first condensing mesh 33, the water vapor condensed by the condensing mesh body 331 can collide and swirl with the wall of the exhaust channel 31 and then come into contact with the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333 again, so that the water vapor can undergo secondary condensation, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0069] In one possible structural design, the condenser mesh body 331 is configured as an arc, the first bend 332 is connected to one end of the condenser mesh body 331, and the second bend 333 is connected to the other end of the condenser mesh body 331. The first bend 332 and the second bend 333 bend toward the arc center of the first condenser mesh 33.

[0070] In this way, by setting the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333, the contact area between water vapor and the first condensing mesh 33 can be increased, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the first condensing mesh 33. By bending the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333 towards the arc center of the first condensing mesh 33, the water vapor condensed by the condensing mesh body 331 can collide and swirl with the wall of the exhaust channel 31 and then come into contact with the first bending part 332 and the second bending part 333 again, so that the water vapor can undergo secondary condensation, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0071] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 further includes: a second condensation mesh 34, which is spaced apart from the first condensation mesh 33. The second condensation mesh 34 is located on the side of the first condensation mesh 33 away from the first exhaust port 21. The second condensation mesh 34 is located between the first condensation mesh 33 and the second exhaust port. The mesh size of the second condensation mesh 34 is smaller than that of the first condensation mesh 33.

[0072] In addition, the material of the second condensation mesh 34 can be stainless steel, galvanized steel wire, copper, aluminum or polypropylene, etc. The material of the second condensation mesh 34 can be the same as or different from that of the first condensation mesh 33. This application does not limit this.

[0073] The second condenser mesh 34 can be perpendicular to the direction of water vapor flow between the first exhaust port 21 and the second exhaust port 32a, or parallel to the direction of water vapor flow, or the first condenser mesh 33 can be at an angle to the direction of water vapor flow. The shape of the second condenser mesh 34 can be the same as or different from the shape of the first condenser mesh 33. This application does not limit this.

[0074] In this way, the exhaust assembly 30 is equipped with a second condenser mesh 34, which is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 away from the first exhaust port 21. The second condenser mesh 34 can cause the water vapor condensed by the first condenser mesh 33 to undergo secondary condensation, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space. In addition, the mesh size of the second condenser mesh 34 is smaller than that of the first condenser mesh 33, which allows the fine water droplets in the water vapor to adhere to the second condenser mesh 34, reducing the moisture content in the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space and preventing the kitchen from becoming damp due to the high moisture content of the water vapor discharged into the kitchen space, thus affecting the user experience.

[0075] In one possible structural design, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 are spaced apart. Both the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 are arc-shaped, and the openings of the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 face the same direction. The second condenser mesh 34 is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 away from its arc center. The first exhaust port 21 is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 away from the second condenser mesh 34. The second exhaust port 32a is located on the side of the second condenser mesh 34 away from the first condenser mesh 33.

[0076] In this way, the exhaust assembly 30 is equipped with a second condenser mesh 34, which is located on the side of the first condenser mesh 33 away from the first exhaust port 21. The second condenser mesh 34 can cause the water vapor condensed by the first condenser mesh 33 to undergo secondary condensation, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space. Both the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 are set in an arc shape, and the openings of the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 face the same direction. This can increase the contact area between the water vapor and the first condenser mesh 33 and the second condenser mesh 34, improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the exhaust assembly 30. Furthermore, setting the second condenser mesh 34 and the first condenser mesh 33 to have the same shape can prevent the water vapor passing through the first condenser mesh 33 from accumulating in one place on the second condenser mesh 34, thus avoiding a decrease in the condensation efficiency of the second condenser mesh 34.

[0077] It should be noted that, as Figure 7 As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 may include one or more condenser screens, which is not limited in this application.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 also includes: a housing 35, a first air inlet 36, and a fan 37. A second receiving chamber is provided inside the housing 35, which forms part of the exhaust passage 31. The first air inlet 36 communicates with the second receiving chamber and is disposed on the side wall of the housing 35 and close to the first exhaust port 21. The fan 37 is disposed on the outside of the housing 35 and faces the first air inlet 36.

[0079] The shell 35 can be square, cylindrical or spherical, and this application does not limit it.

[0080] In this way, the fan 37 is placed outside the housing 35 and facing the first air inlet 36. The natural wind or low temperature wind blown out of the fan 37 can blow the water vapor entering from the first exhaust port 21 to the first condenser 33, thus avoiding a large amount of water vapor accumulating at the first exhaust port 21 and causing the first condenser 33 to be unable to condense the water vapor.

[0081] In one possible structural design, the shell 35 has a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall is connected to the inner liner 20, the first exhaust port 21 is disposed on the bottom wall, and the first air inlet 36 is disposed on the side wall near the first exhaust port 21.

[0082] In this way, the natural wind or low-temperature wind blown out of the fan 37 can blow the water vapor entering from the first exhaust port 21 to the first condenser 33, avoiding the accumulation of a large amount of water vapor at the first exhaust port 21, which would prevent the first condenser 33 from condensing the water vapor. In addition, setting the first exhaust port 21 on the bottom wall makes it easier for the water vapor in the inner liner 20 to be discharged.

[0083] In one possible structural design, the exhaust assembly is located above the inner liner 20, with its bottom wall surface connected to the inner liner 20. The first exhaust port 21 is located on the bottom wall surface, which has a slope, and the first exhaust port 21 is located at the bottom of the slope.

[0084] In this way, when excess water vapor in the inner liner 20 can be discharged through the first exhaust port 21, when the water vapor passes through the exhaust channel 31 connected to the inner liner 20, the first condenser 33 in the exhaust channel 31 can condense some of the water vapor, and can also cause the fine water droplets in the water vapor to adhere to the first condenser 33. With the action of gravity, the water droplets on the first condenser 33 can fall onto the bottom wall surface of the shell 35. Because the bottom wall surface is sloped and the first exhaust port 21 is located at the bottom of the slope, the water droplets flow down the slope to the first exhaust port 21 and flow back to the inner liner 20 through the first exhaust port 21, preventing the condensed water from flowing to the outside of the box 10 and affecting the user experience.

[0085] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 further includes a control component 38 for opening or closing the first exhaust port 21. The control component 38 includes a seal 381 and a drive component 382. The seal 381 is disposed at the first exhaust port 21 and has a first position and a second position. When the seal 381 is in the first position, the seal 381 closes the first exhaust port 21; when the seal 381 is in the second position, the seal 381 opens the first exhaust port 21. The drive component 382 is used to drive the seal 381 to move between the first position and the second position.

[0086] The driving component 382 can be an electric motor, a hydraulic press, or other similar device; this application does not limit the specific type of device.

[0087] Thus, the control component 38 can control the connection or closure of the first exhaust port 21. When the kitchen appliance needs the water vapor in the inner pot 20 for steaming or other operations, the control component 38 can close the first exhaust port 21, allowing water vapor to fill the inner pot 20, thereby enabling the kitchen appliance 100 to steam. When it is necessary to discharge the water vapor in the inner pot 20, the control component can control the first exhaust port 21 to connect with the exhaust component 30, discharging the water vapor in the inner pot 20. This allows the kitchen appliance 100 to adapt to different working modes.

[0088] In one possible structural design, such as Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the seal 381 can be a circular sealing plate with a through hole 3811. The driving member 382 can control the seal 381 to rotate around its own center. The seal 381 has a first position and a second position. When the seal 381 is in the first position, the seal 381 closes the first exhaust port 21, and the through hole 3811 is not connected to the first exhaust port 21. When the seal 381 is in the second position, the seal 381 opens the first exhaust port 21, and the through hole 3811 is connected to the first exhaust port 21. The driving member 382 is used to drive the seal 381 to move between the first position and the second position.

[0089] This allows the drive unit 382 to control the movement of the seal 381 between the first and second positions, and to make the seal 381 rotate around its own center. This can prevent the seal 381 from colliding with other components in the exhaust assembly 30 during the movement, which would prevent the exhaust assembly 30 from malfunctioning.

[0090] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 12As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 also includes: a first condensation channel 39a, one end of which is connected to the second exhaust port 32a, and the other end of the first condensation channel 39a is connected to the outside air. A condensation plate 391 is provided inside the first condensation channel 39a.

[0091] The material of the condenser plate 391 can be stainless steel, galvanized steel wire, copper, aluminum or polypropylene, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0092] In addition, the second exhaust port 32a may be provided on the bottom wall, side wall or top wall of the housing 35, and this application does not limit it.

[0093] In addition, one or more condensing plates 391 may be installed in the first condensation channel 39a, and this application does not limit this.

[0094] In this way, the first condensation channel 39a can condense the water vapor discharged from the exhaust channel 31 again, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0095] In one possible structural design, a plurality of condensing plates 391 are provided in the first condensing channel 39a, and the plurality of condensing plates 391 are arranged alternately at intervals.

[0096] In this way, when the water vapor discharged from the second exhaust port 32a passes through the first condensation channel 39a, the multiple condensing plates 391 can condense the water vapor multiple times, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space. Furthermore, by staggering the multiple condensing plates 391, the flow time of the water vapor in the first condensation channel 39a can be increased, allowing the water vapor to condense fully, further reducing the temperature of the water vapor and reducing the amount of water vapor discharged into the kitchen space.

[0097] In one possible structural design, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the exhaust assembly 30 also includes: a third exhaust port 32b and a second condensation channel 39b. The third exhaust port 32b and the second exhaust port 32a are spaced apart. One end of the second condensation channel 39b is connected to the third exhaust port 32b, and the other end of the second condensation channel 39b is connected to the outside air. A condensation plate 391 is provided inside the second condensation channel 39b.

[0098] In addition, the third exhaust port 32b can be provided on the bottom wall, side wall or top wall of the housing 35. The third exhaust port 32b and the second exhaust port 32a can be on the same wall surface of the housing 35 or on different wall surfaces of the housing 35. This application does not limit this.

[0099] In this way, water vapor in the shell 35 can be discharged from different condensation channels, which can not only improve the condensation efficiency of the exhaust assembly 30, but also improve the exhaust efficiency of the exhaust assembly 30, and prevent water vapor from accumulating in the second containment chamber, which would prevent water vapor in the inner liner 20 from being discharged.

[0100] In another possible structural design, the second exhaust port 32a and the third exhaust port 32b are disposed opposite to each other on the side wall of the housing 35, the first condensation channel 39a and the second condensation channel 39b are disposed on opposite sides of the housing 35, the second exhaust port 32a is connected to the first condensation channel 39a, and the third exhaust port 32b is connected to the second condensation channel 39b.

[0101] In this way, water vapor in the shell 35 can be evenly discharged from the first condensing channel 39a and the second condensing channel 39b, avoiding a large amount of water vapor being discharged from one condensing channel, which would cause the condensing efficiency of the other condensing channel to decrease, causing water vapor to accumulate in the second accommodating chamber, and preventing water vapor in the inner liner 20 from being discharged.

[0102] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, it also includes: a distribution module 40, a water tank 50, a first valve and a second valve. The distribution module 40 is located on the front of the housing 10 and has a storage compartment 41 that is connected to the inner liner 20. The water tank 50 is connected to both the distribution module 40 and the inner liner 20. The first valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank 50 and the inner liner 20. The second valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank 50 and the distribution module 40.

[0103] The allocation module 40 can be configured with one or more storage bins 41, which is not limited in this application.

[0104] In this way, such as Figure 2 and Figure 15 As shown, users can place detergent or polish in the storage compartment 41 of the dispensing module 40. When the user needs detergent or polish, they can open the second valve to allow water in the water tank 50 to flow through the dispensing module 40, carrying the detergent or polish into the inner liner 20. When the user does not need detergent or polish, they can close the second valve and open the first valve to directly inject water from the water tank 50 into the inner liner 20 to clean the items inside. The dispensing module 40 is located on the front of the cabinet 10, which is more convenient for users to operate than to place it on the side or back of the cabinet 10. This allows users to easily open the storage compartment 41 to add or replace detergent and polish.

[0105] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A kitchen utensil, characterized in that, include: Box; An inner liner is disposed within the box body, and a first receiving chamber is provided inside the inner liner. A first exhaust port communicating with the first receiving chamber is provided on the inner liner. An exhaust assembly is disposed within the housing, and an exhaust channel is formed within the exhaust assembly, the exhaust channel communicating with the first exhaust port. The exhaust assembly includes: The second exhaust port connects the exhaust passage to the outside air; A first condenser mesh is installed inside the exhaust channel to condense water vapor passing through the exhaust channel; The housing has a second receiving chamber inside, which forms part of the exhaust passage; The first air inlet is connected to the second accommodating chamber. The first air inlet is disposed on the side wall of the housing and is located near the first exhaust port. A fan is disposed on the outside of the housing, and the fan is positioned facing the first air inlet.

2. A kitchen utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first condenser mesh is arc-shaped, the first exhaust port is located on the side of the first condenser mesh closer to the center of the arc, and the second exhaust port is located on the side of the first condenser mesh away from the center of the arc.

3. A kitchen utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first condenser mesh is configured as a centrally symmetrical arc shape, and the first exhaust port is located on the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh.

4. A kitchen utensil according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first condenser mesh includes: The main body of the condenser mesh is designed as a centrally symmetrical arc shape; A first bend and a second bend, wherein the first bend is connected to one end of the condenser mesh body and the second bend is connected to the other end of the condenser mesh body; the first bend and the second bend are bent toward the axis of symmetry of the first condenser mesh.

5. A kitchen utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The exhaust assembly also includes: The second condenser mesh is spaced apart from the first condenser mesh. The second condenser mesh is located on the side of the first condenser mesh away from the first exhaust port. The second condenser mesh is located between the first condenser mesh and the second exhaust port. The mesh size of the second condenser mesh is smaller than that of the first condenser mesh.

6. A kitchen utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust assembly further includes: a control component for opening or closing the first exhaust port, including: A sealing element is disposed at the first exhaust port. The sealing element has a first position and a second position. When the sealing element is in the first position, the sealing element closes the first exhaust port; when the sealing element is in the second position, the sealing element opens the first exhaust port. A driving element is used to drive the seal to move between the first position and the second position.

7. A kitchen utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust assembly also includes: The first condensation channel has one end connected to the second exhaust port and the other end connected to the outside air. A condensation plate is provided inside the first condensation channel.

8. A kitchen utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A distribution module is located on the front of the box body, and the distribution module is provided with a storage compartment, which is connected to the inner liner; The water tank is connected to both the distribution module and the inner liner. The first valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank and the inner liner; The second valve is used to control the connection or closure between the water tank and the distribution module.

9. A kitchen utensil, characterized in that, include: The inner liner has a first receiving chamber inside, and a first exhaust port communicating with the first receiving chamber is provided on the inner liner; An exhaust assembly having an exhaust channel formed therein, the exhaust channel communicating with the first exhaust port, the exhaust assembly comprising: The second exhaust port connects the exhaust passage to the outside air; A first condenser mesh is installed inside the exhaust channel; The housing has a second receiving chamber inside, which forms part of the exhaust passage; The first air inlet is connected to the second accommodating chamber. The first air inlet is disposed on the side wall of the housing and is located near the first exhaust port. A fan is disposed on the outside of the housing, and the fan is positioned facing the first air inlet.

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