Low-power-consumption intelligent steam box

By using a circulating steam and automatic water supply and drainage mechanism, combined with an insulation design, the problems of water addition and low steam utilization in electric steamers are solved, achieving intelligent control and low-energy-consumption steamer design.

CN223667728UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16SHIGUANG TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422853146.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

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Technical Problem

Existing electric steamers are prone to overflowing or dry burning during water filling, affecting user experience, and have high steam energy consumption and low steam utilization efficiency.

Method used

By employing a circulating steam mechanism and an automatic water supply and drainage mechanism, combined with an insulation mechanism, steam can be recovered and reused, and water level can be monitored in real time to prevent dry burning or overflow and reduce energy consumption.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic water level adjustment in the steam oven, preventing dry burning or overflow, improving steam utilization, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing user experience.

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Abstract

The low-power-consumption intelligent steam box comprises an inner box, an outer box, a plurality of shelves arranged in the inner box, a control unit, a circulating steam mechanism, a heat preservation mechanism and a water supply and drainage mechanism, wherein the circulating steam mechanism, the heat preservation mechanism and the water supply and drainage mechanism are arranged in an installation space between the outer box and the inner box. The circulating steam mechanism comprises a heating assembly used for emitting steam to the inner box and a water tank used for supplying water to the heating assembly and is used for achieving steam circulation of the inner box. The heat preservation mechanism is arranged above the inner box; the water supply and drainage mechanism is connected to the circulating steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism and used for achieving water supply and drainage of the circulating steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism. The circulating steam mechanism and the automatic water supply and drainage mechanism are adopted, the heat preservation mechanism is arranged, water level information in the electric steam box is detected in real time, the water level is kept at the normal level, and dry burning due to water shortage or water overflow in the box is prevented.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electric steamer, in particular to a low -power consumption intelligence steamer. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing electric steamer adds water through the external water box or the built-in water box, and the water level in the water box needs to be noticed at all times, if the water is added too much, it is easy to overflow, resulting in the electric inner box water leakage, damaging the components of the inner box, if the water is short during the steaming process, the electric inner box will be dry burning, affecting the service life of the electric inner box, if the time of adding water artificially during the steaming process is too long, the steaming taste will be affected, thereby affecting the user experience, in addition, when the steamer steams food or materials, the steam is directly discharged to the outdoor through the steam discharge pipe, a large amount of energy is wasted, the cooking time is lengthened, the steam effective utilization rate is reduced, and the energy consumption is high. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the utility model discloses the purpose of providing a low -power consumption intelligence steamer, adopts the circulation steam mechanism and automatic water supply and drainage mechanism and has the heat preservation mechanism, can recycle and utilize the steam in the steamer, reduces the energy consumption, and detects the water level information in the electric steamer in real time, makes the water level maintain at the normal level, prevents the dry burning or water full overflow in the box.

[0004] The utility model discloses the purpose through the following technical scheme realizes:

[0005] A low -power consumption intelligence steamer, including the inner box, the outer box, set up in the multiple layers of the inner box, and set up in the installation space between the outer box and the inner box circulation steam mechanism, heat preservation mechanism and water supply and drainage mechanism,

[0006] The circulation steam mechanism includes the heating assembly for emitting steam to the inner box and the water tank for supplying water to the heating assembly, for realizing the steam circulation of the inner box,

[0007] The heat preservation mechanism is arranged above the inner box,

[0008] The water supply and drainage mechanism is connected to the circulation steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism respectively, for realizing the water supply and drainage of the circulation steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism.

[0009] Further, the circulation steam mechanism further includes the water level monitoring assembly for detecting the water level in the water tank, and the steam outlet is arranged at the upper end of the inner box, the heating assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner box, the water tank is arranged outside the inner box, the water level monitoring assembly is arranged on the water tank, and the steam outlet is connected to the water tank through a pipeline to return the steam to the water tank.

[0010] Further, the heating assembly comprises a heating base arranged at the bottom of the inner box, a cover plate arranged on the heating base, and a first water level sensor, a water storage space being formed between the heating base and the cover plate, and a plurality of through holes being arranged on the cover plate for steam flow.

[0011] Further, the heat preservation mechanism comprises a heat preservation shell, a heat preservation chamber, a heating pipe, a temperature sensor, and a second water level sensor, the heat preservation shell being arranged above the inner box, the heat preservation chamber being arranged in the heat preservation shell, and the heating pipe, the temperature sensor, and the second water level sensor being arranged in the heat preservation shell.

[0012] Further, the circulating steam mechanism further comprises a pressure monitor and a pressure relief valve arranged on the inner box, for detecting and maintaining the pressure of the inner box.

[0013] Further, the water supply and drainage mechanism comprises a first water pump, a second water pump, a third water pump, a fourth water pump, and a drainage port, the water inlet end of the first water pump being connected to the water tank through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the first water pump being connected to the heating assembly through a pipeline, for supplying water to the heating assembly;

[0014] the water inlet end of the second water pump being connected to the heating assembly through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the second water pump being connected to the drainage port through a pipeline, for draining water from the heating assembly;

[0015] the water inlet end of the third water pump being connected to the water tank through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the third water pump being connected to the heat preservation mechanism through a pipeline, for supplying water to the heat preservation mechanism;

[0016] the water inlet end of the fourth water pump being connected to the heat preservation mechanism through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the fourth water pump being connected to the drainage port through a pipeline, for draining water from the heat preservation mechanism.

[0017] Further, the low-power consumption intelligent steaming box further comprises a control unit, the control unit being electrically connected to the circulating steam mechanism, the heat preservation mechanism, and the water supply and drainage mechanism, for intelligently controlling the steaming box.

[0018] Further, the control unit comprises a power supply assembly and a control panel, the power supply assembly being arranged in the mounting space between the outer box and the inner box, and the control panel being arranged on the outer box.

[0019] Further, the low-power consumption intelligent steaming box further comprises a box door and a chamber door, the box door being arranged on the outer box and being locked to the inner box, and the chamber door being arranged on the outer box and being locked to the heat preservation mechanism, a sealing strip being arranged between the box door and the inner box and between the chamber door and the heat preservation mechanism.

[0020] Further, the outer box is further provided with an exhaust fan, and the water tank is connected with a water inlet pipeline for water supply.

[0021] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect is:

[0022] The utility model discloses the water level signal is passed to the control unit through water level sensor with circulating steam mechanism and heat preservation mechanism, and the water level information in real time detection electric steamer is maintained at normal level, prevents the dry burning or full of water overflow in the box, thereby realizes the automatic water supply and drainage of circulating steam mechanism and heat preservation mechanism, and simultaneously, automatic drainage water pump can discharge the residual water in circulating steam mechanism and heat preservation mechanism when steamer is disabled or before use, to keep the clean and health of steamer, protects the steamer. In addition, circulating steam mechanism can recycle the steam in steamer, prevents the steam in steamer from being discharged to the outside of steamer, reduces energy consumption.

[0023] The utility model discloses the heat preservation mechanism heating certain temperature can fully utilize the heat source of steamer and keep warm, reduces the energy consumption. DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model low -power consumption intelligent steamer;

[0025] Figure 2 It is the internal structure schematic diagram of the utility model low -power consumption intelligent steamer;

[0026] Figure 3 It is the internal structure schematic diagram of another angle of the utility model low -power consumption intelligent steamer;

[0027] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic diagram of heat preservation mechanism in the utility model low -power consumption intelligent steamer;

[0028] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic diagram of heating assembly in the utility model low -power consumption intelligent steamer;

[0029] Reference Signs:

[0030] 10-inner box;20-outer box;21-box door;22-bin door;23-exhaust fan;24-control panel;

[0031] 31-heating assembly;311-heating base;312-cover plate;313-first water level sensor;

[0032] 32-water tank;321-water inlet pipeline;33-water level monitoring component;34-steam outlet;35-pressure monitor;36-pressure relief valve;

[0033] 41-First water pump; 42-Second water pump; 43-Third water pump; 44-Fourth water pump; 45-Drainage port; 50-Insulation mechanism; 51-Insulation shell; 52-Insulation chamber; 53-Heating element; 54-Temperature sensor; 55-Second water level sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical direction," "up," "down," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides a low-power intelligent steam oven, including an inner box 10, an outer box 20, multiple shelves disposed in the inner box 10, a control unit, and a circulating steam mechanism, a water supply and drainage mechanism, and a heat preservation mechanism 50 disposed in the installation space between the outer box 20 and the inner box 10. Wherein:

[0038] A circulating steam mechanism is used to circulate steam in the inner chamber 10; a heat preservation mechanism 50 is located above the inner chamber 10; a water supply and drainage mechanism is connected to the circulating steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism 50 respectively, and is used to supply water to and drain water from the circulating steam mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism 50. A control unit is electrically connected to the circulating steam mechanism, the heat preservation mechanism 50 and the water supply and drainage mechanism, and is used for intelligent control of the steam chamber.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the circulating steam mechanism includes a heating assembly 31 for distributing steam to the inner chamber 10, a water tank 32 for supplying water to the heating assembly 31, a water level monitoring assembly 33 for detecting the water level in the water tank 32, a steam outlet 34 located at the upper end of the inner chamber 10, and a pressure monitor 35 and a pressure relief valve 36 located on the inner chamber 10. The heating assembly 31 is located at the bottom of the inner chamber 10, the water tank 32 is located on the outside of the inner chamber 10, the water level monitoring assembly 33 is located on the water tank 32, and the steam outlet 34 is connected to the water tank 32 via a pipe to allow steam to flow back into the water tank 32. The pressure monitor 35 and the pressure relief valve 36 are used to detect and maintain the pressure in the inner chamber 10. When the pressure in the inner chamber 10 is too high, the pressure monitor 35 transmits the pressure value to the control unit, and the control unit controls the pressure relief valve 36 to open to release pressure and ensure the safety of the steamer during use.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the heating assembly 31 includes a heating base 311 disposed at the bottom of the inner box 10, a cover plate 312 disposed on the heating base 311, and a first water level sensor 313. A water storage space is formed between the heating base 311 and the cover plate 312. A drain outlet is provided on the side wall of the heating base 311, and several through holes and a water inlet are provided on the cover plate 312 for steam circulation. The water inlet and drain outlet in the heating assembly 31 are conventionally configured and are not marked in the figure. The heating base 311 continuously heats the water, causing the water in the water storage space to evaporate. Steam flows from the through holes into the inner box 10 chamber. As the steam continues to evaporate, the water in the water storage space decreases. The first water level sensor 313 transmits the water level value to the control unit, which controls the water supply and drainage structure to supply or drain water to the heating assembly 31.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the water supply and drainage mechanism includes a first water pump 41, a second water pump 42, a third water pump 43, a fourth water pump 44, and a drain port 45.

[0042] The inlet of the first water pump 41 is connected to the water tank 32 via a pipe, and the outlet of the first water pump 41 is connected to the inlet of the heating component 31 via a pipe, for adding water to the heating component 31.

[0043] The inlet of the second water pump 42 is connected to the drain of the heating component 31 through a pipe, and the outlet of the second water pump 42 is connected to the drain port 45 through a pipe for draining water from the heating component 31.

[0044] The inlet of the third water pump 43 is connected to the water tank 32 through a pipe, and the outlet of the third water pump 43 is connected to the insulation mechanism 50 through a pipe for adding water to the insulation mechanism 50.

[0045] The inlet of the fourth water pump 44 is connected to the insulation mechanism 50 through a pipe, and the outlet of the fourth water pump 44 is connected to the drain port 45 through a pipe for draining water from the insulation mechanism 50.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the insulation mechanism 50 includes an insulation shell 51, an insulation chamber 52, a heating element 53, a temperature sensor 54, and a second water level sensor 55. The insulation shell 51 is located above the inner box 10, and the insulation chamber 52 is housed inside the insulation shell 51. The heating element 53, temperature sensor 54, and second water level sensor 55 are all located inside the insulation shell 51. The insulation shell 51 also has a water inlet and a water outlet, which are conventionally provided and are not marked in the figure. The inlet of the third water pump 43 is connected to the water tank 32 via a pipe, and the outlet of the third water pump 43 is connected to the inlet of the insulation mechanism 50 via a pipe, for controlling the water tank 32 to add water to the insulation mechanism 50. The inlet of the fourth water pump 44 is connected to the drain of the insulation mechanism 50 via a pipe, and the outlet of the fourth water pump 44 is connected to the drain port 45 via a pipe, for draining water from the insulation mechanism 50. The insulation mechanism 50 does not require excessively high temperatures. The temperature sensor 54 and the second water level sensor 55 are connected to the control unit to transmit water level data and temperature data to the control unit. The control unit controls the addition of water and temperature adjustment to prevent steam leakage and increase insulation performance.

[0047] In this embodiment, the control unit includes a power supply component and a control panel 24. The power supply component is disposed in the installation space between the outer casing 20 and the inner casing 10, and the control panel 24 is disposed on the outer casing 20.

[0048] In this embodiment, the low-power intelligent steam oven is also provided with a box door 21 and a compartment door 22. The box door 21 is located on the outer box 20 and locked to the inner box 10, and the compartment door 22 is located on the outer box 20 and locked to the insulation mechanism 50. Sealing strips are provided between the box door 21 and the inner box 10 and between the compartment door 22 and the insulation mechanism 50. The sealing strips ensure the airtightness between the box door 21 and the inner box 10 and between the compartment door 22 and the insulation mechanism 50, thereby increasing the insulation performance.

[0049] In this embodiment, an exhaust fan 23 is also provided on the outer casing 20 for heat dissipation of components installed between the outer casing 20 and the inner casing 10.

[0050] In this embodiment, the water tank 32 is connected to the water inlet pipe 321, and the automatic water pump in the water tank 32 is connected to the water inlet pipe 321 through the pipe to realize automatic water filling in the water tank 32.

[0051] The above merely expresses the preferred technical solutions of the present application, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the application. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, and the present application also intends to include these changes and modifications.

Claims

1. A low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven, comprising an inner box, an outer box and a plurality of shelves arranged in the inner box, characterized in that: The steam circulation mechanism, the heat preservation mechanism and the water supply and drainage mechanism are arranged in the mounting space between the outer box and the inner box; The steam circulation mechanism comprises a heating assembly for emitting steam to the inner box and a water tank for supplying water to the heating assembly, so as to realize steam circulation of the inner box. The heat preservation mechanism is arranged above the inner box. The water supply and drainage mechanism is connected to the steam circulation mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism respectively, so as to realize water supply and drainage of the steam circulation mechanism and the heat preservation mechanism.

2. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam circulation mechanism further comprises a water level monitoring assembly for detecting water level in the water tank and a steam outlet arranged at the upper end of the inner box, the heating assembly is arranged at the bottom of the inner box, the water tank is arranged outside the inner box, the water level monitoring assembly is arranged on the water tank, and the steam outlet is connected to the water tank through a pipeline so as to realize steam backflow into the water tank.

3. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly comprises a heating base arranged at the bottom of the inner box, a cover plate arranged on the heating base and a first water level sensor, a water storage space is formed between the heating base and the cover plate, and a plurality of through holes for steam flow are arranged on the cover plate.

4. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven of claim 1, wherein: The steam circulation mechanism further comprises a pressure monitor and a pressure relief valve arranged on the inner box, for detecting and maintaining the pressure of the inner box.

5. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven of claim 1, wherein: The water supply and drainage mechanism comprises a first water pump, a second water pump and a drainage port, the water inlet end of the first water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the first water pump is connected to the heating assembly through a pipeline, for supplying water to the heating assembly; the water inlet end of the second water pump is connected to the heating assembly through a pipeline, and the water outlet end of the second water pump is connected to the drainage port through a pipeline, for draining water from the heating assembly.

6. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water supply and drainage mechanism further comprises a third water pump and a fourth water pump; the water inlet end of the third water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipeline, the water outlet end of the third water pump is connected to the heat preservation mechanism through a pipeline, for supplying water to the heat preservation mechanism; the water inlet end of the fourth water pump is connected to the heat preservation mechanism through a pipeline, and the water outlet end of the fourth water pump is connected to the drainage port through a pipeline, for draining water from the heat preservation mechanism.

7. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven of claim 1, wherein: The control unit is electrically connected to the steam circulation mechanism, the heat preservation mechanism and the water supply and drainage mechanism, for intelligently controlling the steam box.

8. The low-power consumption intelligent steaming oven according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control unit comprises a power supply assembly and a control panel, the power supply assembly is arranged in the mounting space between the outer box and the inner box, and the control panel is arranged on the outer box. 9.The low-power-consumption smart steaming oven of claim 1, wherein: The box door is arranged on the outer box and is locked to the inner box, and the bin door is arranged on the outer box and is locked to the heat preservation mechanism; a sealing strip is arranged between the box door and the inner box and between the bin door and the heat preservation mechanism. 10.The low-power-consumption intelligent steaming oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: An exhaust fan is further arranged on the outer box, and the water tank is connected with a water inlet pipeline.