Water tank assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a water tank assembly and a cooking utensil. The water tank assembly comprises a water tank provided with a communication port communicated with a cavity of the water tank; the blocking piece is arranged at the position of the communicating opening and connected with the water tank; the connecting piece is constructed to be connected with the end of the water pipe, the connecting piece comprises an abutting and pushing part, and the abutting and pushing part is constructed to eject the plugging piece open so as to communicate the water tank with the water pipe; and when the blocking piece is separated from the pushing part, the communicating opening is blocked. When a user pulls out the water tank, the blocking piece is separated from the pushing part and blocks the communication opening, accumulated water in the communication opening is prevented from flowing to the water tank groove and the ground, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a water tank assembly and cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Steam ovens, steam ovens, or integrated cooktops with steam functions typically store water in a water tank. The water in the tank evaporates into hot steam, which then enters the cooking cavity of the appliance to cook food.

[0003] Currently, cooking appliances with steam functions have water tanks that can be placed in a water tank compartment. The water tank is equipped with an outlet and an inlet, which can be connected to corresponding pipes.

[0004] However, water accumulates at the water inlet and outlet of the water tank. When the user pulls out the water tank, the water will flow into the water tank compartment or even onto the ground, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a water tank assembly and a cooking appliance to solve the problem in the related art where water accumulates at the water outlet and water inlet of the water tank, and when the user pulls out the water tank, the accumulated water flows into the water tank tank or even flows onto the ground.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a water tank assembly, comprising:

[0007] A water tank with a connecting port that connects to the tank's cavity;

[0008] A sealing element is installed at the connection port and connected to the water tank;

[0009] A connector, configured to connect to the end of a water pipe, includes a pusher portion configured to open a sealing member to connect the water tank to the water pipe;

[0010] The sealing component blocks the connection port when it is disengaged from the pushing part.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the water tank is provided with a pipe body that communicates with the cavity of the water tank and defines a communication port.

[0012] The connector includes a cylindrical portion;

[0013] The cylindrical section has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other along its axis. The first end is used to extend into the end of the water pipe, and the second end is used to connect to the pipe body.

[0014] The first end has an end wall, and a through hole is provided on the end wall.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the inner wall of the tube defines a receiving cavity;

[0016] The plugging component is movably installed on the pipe body, and the plugging component includes a plugging block located inside the receiving cavity;

[0017] When the water tank is connected to the water pipe, the pushing part pushes the sealing member to move relative to the pipe body so that the water tank and the water pipe can be connected; when the sealing member is disengaged from the pushing part, the sealing member seals the pipe body.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the pushing part is a first push rod, a portion of which passes through the interior of the cylindrical part. One end of the first push rod is connected to the end wall, and the other end of the first push rod extends out of the cylindrical part from the second end.

[0019] The end of the first push rod furthest from the end wall is used to push against the sealing block;

[0020] A channel is formed between the side wall of the first push rod and the inner wall of the cylindrical part.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the blocking block is provided with a first magnet;

[0022] A second magnet is installed on the first push rod, and the second magnet is located at the end of the first push rod away from the end wall;

[0023] The second magnet is used to magnetically connect with the first magnet.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the diameter of the first push rod is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical section.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the sealing element further includes a second push rod, one end of which is connected to the sealing block, and the other end of which extends out of the tube body;

[0026] The pushing part is an end wall, which is configured to push the second push rod away from the end of the sealing block.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the top of the sealing element is rotatably mounted on the pipe body; or,

[0028] The sealing component is slidably installed on the pipe body. The sealing component is provided with a guide surface. When the water tank is connected to the water pipe, the pushing part pushes against the guide surface so that the sealing component slides relative to the pipe body, thereby connecting the water tank and the water pipe.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the pushing part is a connecting pipe, and a portion of the connecting pipe passes through the interior of the cylindrical part;

[0030] One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the end wall, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends out of the cylindrical part from the second end. The connecting pipe is connected to the through hole.

[0031] The sealing element includes an elastic sheet, which is connected to the inner wall of the tube body, and at least one slit is provided on the elastic sheet;

[0032] When the water tank is connected to the water pipe, the connecting pipe passes through the slit to allow the water tank and the water pipe to communicate; when the elastic plate disengages from the pushing part, the elastic plate seals the pipe body.

[0033] Secondly, this application provides a cooking appliance, including a body and the aforementioned water tank assembly, the water tank assembly being mounted on the body.

[0034] This application provides a water tank assembly and cooking appliance, which includes a water tank, a sealing element, and a connector. The water tank has a connecting port that communicates with the tank's cavity. The sealing element is located at the connecting port and connected to the water tank. The connector is used to connect to the end of a water pipe and includes a pushing part. When the water tank is connected to the water pipe, the pushing part pushes open the sealing element, thus connecting the water tank and the water pipe. When the user removes the water tank, the sealing element disengages from the pushing part, sealing the connecting port and preventing water from flowing into the water tank compartment and onto the ground, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the water tank and the water pipe provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the area at the position indicated by the dashed line.

[0038] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the cut-off between the water tank and the water pipe provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of the area at the position indicated by the dashed line.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the water tank and the sealing component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the area at the position indicated by the dashed line.

[0042] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the connector shown;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the sealing component shown;

[0047] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 100 - Water tank; 110 - Pipe body; 111 - Receiving cavity;

[0050] 200 - Sealing component; 210 - Sealing block; 211 - First magnet; 220 - Hanging ring;

[0051] 300 - Connector; 310 - Cylindrical section; 311 - End wall; 312 - Through hole; 320 - First push rod; 321 - Second magnet;

[0052] 20-Main body; 21-Push rod motor; 22-Water tank; 23-Water pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0056] The terms “first,” “second,” and “third” (if any) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0057] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or display.

[0058] In existing technology, cooking appliances with steam functions have water tanks placed in a water tank compartment. The water tank has two connections: an outlet and an inlet, which can be connected to corresponding pipes. However, after use, water accumulates at these connections. When the tank is full, water leaks into the water tank compartment when the user removes it due to the lack of a seal. This water is then carried out of the compartment by the bottom of the tank and onto the ground, negatively impacting the user experience.

[0059] After repeated consideration and verification, the inventors discovered that if a sealing element is installed at the connection port of the water tank, and a connector with a pushing part is installed on the water pipe, when the connection port of the water tank is connected to the water pipe, the pushing part of the connector on the water pipe will push open the sealing element, connecting the water tank and the water pipe. When the water tank is disconnected from the water pipe, the sealing element at the connection port of the water tank disengages from the pushing part of the connector, sealing the connection port and preventing water from flowing out of the connection port.

[0060] In view of this, the inventors designed a water tank assembly and a cooking appliance. This water tank assembly has a sealing element at the water tank's connection port, and a connector for the assembly is installed at the end of a water pipe. The sealing element can be opened by the pushing part of the connector, allowing the water tank to connect with the water pipe. When the user pulls out the water tank, the sealing element disengages from the pushing part of the connector, sealing the water tank's connection port and preventing water from flowing out.

[0061] The technical solutions of the water tank assembly and cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the water tank assembly includes a water tank 100, a sealing component 200, and a connecting component 300.

[0063] The water tank 100 has a connecting port that communicates with the cavity of the water tank 100. The connecting port can be located on the side wall of the water tank 100. There can be two connecting ports, which can serve as the inlet and outlet of the water tank 100, respectively. It is worth noting that the cavity of the water tank 100 can be used to store other liquids besides water; this is not a limitation.

[0064] A sealing element 200 is disposed at the connection port and connected to the water tank 100. Optionally, the sealing element 200 can be displaced or elastically deformed relative to the water tank 100 at the connection port. When there are two connection ports, the water tank 100 is provided with a sealing element 200 at each of the two connection port locations.

[0065] The connector 300 is configured to connect to the end of the water pipe 23. In one possible implementation, after connecting the connector 300 to the end of the water pipe 23, it can be fixed to the body 20 of the cooking appliance. The connector 300 includes a pusher portion configured to open the sealing member 200 to connect the water tank 100 to the water pipe 23. Schematic, when the user installs the water tank 100, the pusher portion of the connector 300 can move towards the water tank 100, and after the pusher portion opens the sealing member 200, the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23.

[0066] The sealing member 200 blocks the connection port when it is disengaged from the pushing part. Schematic, after the sealing member 200 is disengaged from the pushing part, it can be reset to seal the connection port of the water tank 100.

[0067] The water tank assembly provided in this embodiment includes a water tank 100, a sealing member 200, and a connector 300. The water tank 100 has a connecting port that communicates with the cavity of the water tank 100. The sealing member 200 is located at the connecting port and connected to the water tank 100. The connector 300 is used to connect to the end of a water pipe 23 and includes a pushing part. When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the pushing part pushes open the sealing member 200, at which point the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23. When the user pulls out the water tank 100, the sealing member 200 disengages from the pushing part, at which point the sealing member 200 seals the connecting port, preventing water from the connecting port from flowing into the water tank 22 and the ground, thus improving the user experience.

[0068] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figures 6-9 As shown, the water tank 100 is provided with a pipe body 110, which communicates with the cavity of the water tank 100 and defines a communication port. For example, the pipe body 110 can be integrally formed on the side wall of the water tank 100.

[0069] The connector 300 includes a cylindrical portion 310. The cylindrical portion 310 has a first end and a second end arranged axially opposite each other. The first end is for extending into the end of the water pipe 23, and the second end is for connecting to the pipe body 110. Indicatively, the cylindrical portion 310 can be made of an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. After its first end extends into the end of the water pipe 23, it ensures a seal between the cylindrical portion 310 and the water pipe 23. Exemplarily, the second end of the cylindrical portion 310 can be sleeved on the pipe body 110 or connected to the pipe body 110 via a connector. The second end of the connector 300 ensures a seal between the connector 300 and the pipe body 110.

[0070] In one possible implementation, the cylindrical portion 310 includes a large-diameter section and a small-diameter section coaxially arranged, with one end of the large-diameter section connected to one end of the small-diameter section. The small-diameter section can extend into the end of the water pipe 23, and the length of the cylindrical portion 310 extending into the water pipe 23 can be limited by the step between the large-diameter section and the small-diameter section.

[0071] Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first end has an end wall 311, and a through hole 312 is formed on the end wall 311. For example, the end wall 311 of the first end can be a mesh structure, and the through hole 312 is the mesh of the mesh structure. When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the water in the cavity of the water tank 100 can enter the water pipe 23 in sequence through the pipe body 110, the cylindrical part 310, and the through hole 312 of the end wall 311 of the cylindrical part 310.

[0072] This structure allows the tube body 110 of the water tank 100 to be connected to the water pipe 23 via the cylindrical part 310. The cylindrical part 310 is made of elastic material, which ensures the reliability of the seal between the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23.

[0073] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, the inner wall of the tube 110 defines a receiving cavity 111. Exemplarily, in the axial direction of the tube 110, the tube 110 includes a first tube segment, a second tube segment, and a third tube segment connected sequentially, wherein the inner diameter of the second tube segment is larger than the inner diameters of the first tube segment and the third tube segment. The inner diameter of the second tube segment forms the receiving cavity 111.

[0074] The sealing element 200 is movably mounted on the pipe body 110. The sealing element 200 includes a sealing block 210, which is located inside the receiving cavity 111. Specifically, the sealing element 200 is movable relative to the pipe body 110, and the pipe body 110 can be opened or blocked by the movement of the sealing element 200.

[0075] When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the pushing part pushes the sealing member 200 to move relative to the pipe body 110, so that the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23 are connected; when the sealing member 200 is disengaged from the pushing part, the sealing member 200 seals the pipe body 110. Schematic, when the pushing part pushes the sealing member 200 to move relative to the pipe body 110, the two ends of the second pipe section are connected to the first pipe section and the third pipe section respectively; when the sealing member 200 is disengaged from the pushing part, the sealing member 200 can reset under its own gravity and cut off the first and second pipe sections, thereby sealing the pipe body 110 of the water tank 100.

[0076] The cooperation between the receiving cavity 111 and the sealing block 210 can prevent the sealing block 210 from falling off the pipe body 110, ensuring that the sealing component 200 can reliably seal the pipe body 110 when the user pulls out the water tank 100.

[0077] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, in one possible implementation, the pushing part is a first push rod 320, a portion of which passes through the interior of the cylindrical part 310. One end of the first push rod 320 is connected to the end wall 311, and the other end of the first push rod 320 extends out of the cylindrical part 310 from the second end.

[0078] The first push rod 320 can be coaxially arranged with the cylindrical part 310, and the first push rod 320 can be connected to the end wall 311 of the cylindrical part 310 by means of heat fusion or bonding. In this embodiment, there is no limitation on the specific length of the first push rod 320 extending out of the cylindrical part 310, and those skilled in the art can set it as needed.

[0079] The end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311 is used to push against the sealing block 210. Specifically, when the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the water tank 100 moves toward the connector 300, the end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311 extends into the interior of the pipe body 110 and pushes against the sealing block 210, and the first push rod 320 pushes the sealing member 200 to move relative to the pipe body 110 to open the pipe body 110.

[0080] A channel is formed between the side wall of the first push rod 320 and the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 310. One end of the channel extends to the first end of the cylindrical portion 310, and the other end extends to the second end of the cylindrical portion 310. When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, water in the cavity of the water tank 100 can sequentially enter the water pipe 23 through the pipe body 110, the channel between the first push rod 320 and the cylindrical portion 310, and the through hole 312 of the end wall 311 of the cylindrical portion 310.

[0081] In this structure, the connector 300 can push the sealing block 210 through the first push rod 320, causing the sealing member 200 to move relative to the pipe body 110, thereby connecting the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23. When the first push rod 320 disengages from the sealing block 210, the sealing block 210 can reset under its own gravity, thereby sealing the pipe body 110.

[0082] In other embodiments, when the second end of the cylindrical portion 310 is fitted onto the pipe body 110, the end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311 may also be located inside the cylindrical portion 310. When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311 extends into the interior of the pipe body 110 and pushes against the sealing block 210.

[0083] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, the sealing block 210 is provided with a first magnet 211. The first magnet 211 can be a magnetic block, and the first magnet 211 can be placed inside the sealing block 210 to prevent the first magnet 211 from falling off the sealing block 210.

[0084] A second magnet 321 is mounted on the first push rod 320, and the second magnet 321 is located at the end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311. The second magnet 321 is used for magnetic connection with the first magnet 211. The second magnet 321 can also be a magnetic block, and the second magnet 321 can be located inside the first push rod 320 to prevent the second magnet 321 from falling off the first push rod 320.

[0085] This structure, through the magnetic force between the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 321, allows the end of the first push rod 320 away from the end wall 311 to magnetically contact the sealing block 210. When the user pulls out the water tank 100, the first push rod 320 can drive the sealing component 200 to reset, ensuring that the sealing component 200 reliably seals the connection port, thereby achieving the sealing of the water tank 100.

[0086] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 , such as 4, Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the diameter of the first push rod 320 is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical part 310.

[0087] Understandably, the channel between the side wall of the first push rod 320 and the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 310 is provided around the first push rod 320. Those skilled in the art can set the specific size of the diameter of the first push rod 320 and the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 310 as needed, and no unique limitation is made here.

[0088] The above settings ensure the conductivity of the channel between the first push rod 320 and the cylindrical part 310, thereby ensuring the connectivity between the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23.

[0089] In other embodiments, a linear groove may also be provided on the side wall of the first push rod 320. The linear groove extends parallel to the axial direction of the first push rod 320 and extends from one end of the first push rod 320 to the other end. The linear groove defines a channel on the side wall of the first push rod 320.

[0090] In another possible implementation, the sealing element 200 further includes a second push rod, one end of which is connected to the sealing block 210, and the other end of which extends out of the tube body 110. The second push rod can be connected to the sealing block 210 by heat fusion or integral molding.

[0091] The pushing part is an end wall 311, which is configured to push the end of the second push rod away from the sealing block 210. Specifically, when the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the water tank 100 moves towards the connector 300, and the end wall 311 of the cylindrical part 310 of the connector 300 pushes the second push rod, causing the sealing member 200 to move relative to the pipe body 110, thereby connecting the water tank 100 with the water pipe 23. When the second push rod disengages from the end wall 311, the sealing member 200 resets under its own gravity, thus sealing the connection.

[0092] In this embodiment, there is no limitation on the specific length of the second push rod extending out of the pipe body 110. As long as the end wall 311 of the cylindrical part 310 of the connector 300 can push against the second push rod to drive the sealing member 200 to move when the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23.

[0093] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the top of the sealing component 200 is rotatably mounted on the pipe body 110.

[0094] For example, the top of the sealing member 200 may be provided with a hanging ring 220, which may be made of rubber material. A hook may be provided at the end of the pipe body 110, and the hanging ring 220 may be hung on the hook. The engagement between the hanging ring 220 and the hook allows the sealing member 200 to rotate relative to the pipe body 110. When the sealing member 200 disengages from the pushing part, it resets under its own weight and the pressure of the liquid inside the water tank 100, thereby sealing the pipe body 110 and the connecting port.

[0095] It is worth mentioning that when the pipe body 110 has a receiving cavity 111 and the sealing component 200 includes a sealing block 210, the sealing block 210 can have a certain degree of elasticity. During the assembly of the water tank 100 and the sealing component 200, the sealing block 210 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 111 of the pipe body 110 by deformation.

[0096] In related technologies, some water tanks 100 are equipped with a one-way valve in the pipe body 110. After the water tank 100 is installed in place, the one-way valve is opened, allowing the water tank 100 to connect with the water pipe 23. However, the one-way valve and the pipe body 110 are sealed by a sealing ring, and the assembly requirements of the one-way valve are relatively high, making leakage prone to occur between the pipe body 110 and the one-way valve. The water tank assembly provided in this application has a sealing component 200 that is easier to install onto the pipe body 110, has lower assembly requirements, and can reliably seal the pipe body 110 and the connection port.

[0097] In another possible implementation, the sealing element 200 is slidably mounted on the pipe body 110, and the sealing element 200 is provided with a guide surface. When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the pushing part pushes against the guide surface, so that the sealing element 200 slides relative to the pipe body 110, thereby connecting the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23.

[0098] Optionally, an opening may be provided at the top of the pipe body 110 for the sealing member 200 to pass through, and the sealing member 200 may slide relative to the pipe body 110 along the height direction of the water tank 100. The guide surface may be an inclined surface or an arc surface, and the guide surface is located on the side of the sealing block 210 away from the cavity of the water tank 100. When the pushing part pushes against the guide surface of the sealing member 200, the pushing part may generate an upward first component force, and the sealing member 200 may move upward under the action of the first component force to realize the conduction between the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23. When the sealing member 200 disengages from the pushing part, the sealing member 200 resets under its own gravity to seal the connection port of the water tank 100.

[0099] In one embodiment, the pushing part is a connecting pipe, a portion of which passes through the interior of the cylindrical portion 310. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the end wall 311, and the other end of the connecting pipe extends out of the cylindrical portion 310 from the second end, communicating with the through hole 312. Specifically, the connector 300 is equivalent to... Figure 8 and Figure 9 The first push rod 320 in the middle is replaced with a hollow tube, i.e., a connecting tube.

[0100] The sealing element 200 includes an elastic sheet connected to the inner wall of the tube body 110, and the elastic sheet has at least one slit. When subjected to external force, the elastic sheet can elastically deform, and when the external force disappears, the elastic element can return to its original position. The elastic sheet can be made of rubber material, and its perimeter can be fixed to the inner wall of the tube body 110 by heat fusion. There can be one or more slits; when there are multiple slits, they can be positioned relative to the center of the elastic sheet.

[0101] When the water tank 100 is connected to the water pipe 23, the connecting pipe passes through the slit to allow communication between the water tank 100 and the water pipe 23. When the elastic plate disengages from the pushing part, the elastic plate seals the pipe body 110. Specifically, when the end of the connecting pipe pushes against the slit of the elastic member, the slit opens, allowing the connecting pipe to pass through and extend into the interior of the water tank 100. When the elastic plate disengages from the connecting pipe, it resets, thereby closing the slit to seal the pipe body 110 and the connecting port.

[0102] This application also provides a cooking utensil, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 12As shown, the cooking appliance includes a body 20 and the aforementioned water tank assembly, which is mounted on the body 20.

[0103] Among them, cooking appliances can be integrated stoves with steam function, steam ovens, steam ovens or steam-bake combination ovens, etc.

[0104] For example, the body 20 is provided with a water tank trough 22 for accommodating the water tank 100, and the connector 300 of the water tank assembly can be installed on the side wall of the water tank trough 22. The body 20 is also provided with a push rod motor 21 and a control panel screen. When the user clicks the water tank 100 button on the control panel screen, the water tank 100 automatically pops out under the action of the push rod motor 21.

[0105] Optionally, the main body 20 is also equipped with an inlet water pump, a recovery water pump, a water pipe 23, and a steam generator. The water pipe 23 can be made of PC (Polycarbonate). The water tank 100 has an inlet and an outlet, which are connected to the corresponding water pipes 23. When the user uses the integrated stove with steam function, the water in the water tank 100 can be drawn into the steam generator and water pipe 23 through the outlet by the inlet water pump. After cooking, the water in the steam generator and water pipe 23 can be drawn back into the water tank 100 through the inlet by the recovery water pump.

[0106] The cooking appliance provided in this application, by employing the aforementioned water tank assembly, ensures that water will not flow out of the water tank 100 when the user pulls out the water tank, thus improving the user experience.

[0107] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A water tank assembly, characterized by, The utility model relates to a water tank (100) and a connecting piece (300) for connecting the water tank (100) with a water pipe (23), and the connecting piece (300) is provided with a pushing part (320) for pushing a blocking piece (200) to open the water tank (100) and the water pipe (23). The utility model relates to a water tank (100) and a connecting piece (300) for connecting the water tank (100) with a water pipe (23), and the connecting piece (300) is provided with a pushing part (320) for pushing a blocking piece (200) to open the water tank (100) and the water pipe (23). The water tank (100) is provided with a pipe body (110) in communication with the cavity of the water tank (100), and the pipe body (110) defines the communication port. The connecting piece (300) comprises a cylindrical part (310). The cylindrical part (310) has a first end and a second end arranged oppositely in the axial direction, the first end is used for extending into the end of the water pipe (23), and the second end is used for being connected to the pipe body (110).

2. The water tank assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first end is provided with an end wall (311) having a through hole (312) formed therein. The inner wall of the pipe body (110) defines a receiving cavity (111). The blocking piece (200) is movably mounted on the pipe body (110), and comprises a blocking block (210) located inside the receiving cavity (111). When the water tank (100) is connected with the water pipe (23), the pushing part pushes the blocking piece (200) to move relative to the pipe body (110) to connect the water tank (100) with the water pipe (23), and when the blocking piece (200) is separated from the pushing part, the blocking piece (200) blocks the pipe body (110).

3. The water tank assembly of claim 2, wherein, The pushing part is a first jack (320), part of the first jack (320) is arranged inside the cylindrical part (310), one end of the first jack (320) is connected to the end wall (311), and the other end of the first jack (320) extends out of the cylindrical part (310) from the second end. The other end of the first jack (320) away from the end wall (311) is used for pushing the blocking block (210). A channel is formed between the side wall of the first jack (320) and the inner wall of the cylindrical part (310).

4. The water tank assembly of claim 3, wherein, The blocking block (210) is provided with a first magnet (211). A second magnet (321) is mounted on the first jack (320), and the second magnet (321) is located at the other end of the first jack (320) away from the end wall (311). The second magnet (321) is used for being magnetically connected to the first magnet (211).

5. The water tank assembly of claim 4, wherein, The diameter of the first jack (320) is smaller than the inner diameter of the cylindrical part (310). The blocking piece (200) further comprises a second jack, one end of the second jack is connected to the blocking block (210), and the other end of the second jack extends out of the pipe body (110). ​ 6. The water tank assembly of claim 4, wherein, ​ 7. The water tank assembly of claim 3, wherein, ​ The pushing part is the end wall (311), which is configured to push the second top rod away from one end of the blocking block (210).

8. The water tank assembly of any one of claims 3-7, wherein, The top of the blocking member (200) is rotatably installed on the pipe body (110); or, The blocking member (200) is slidably installed on the pipe body (110), and a guide surface is arranged on the blocking member (200), when the water tank (100) is connected with the water pipe (23), the pushing part pushes the guide surface, so that the blocking member (200) slides relative to the pipe body (110), so that the water tank (100) is in communication with the water pipe (23).

9. The water tank assembly of claim 2, wherein, The pushing part is a communication pipe, and part of the communication pipe is arranged in the inside of the barrel-shaped part (310); One end of the communication pipe is connected with the end wall (311), and the other end of the communication pipe extends out of the barrel-shaped part (310) from the second end, and the communication pipe is in communication with the through hole (312); The blocking member (200) comprises an elastic sheet, the elastic sheet is connected with the inner wall of the pipe body (110), and at least one slit is arranged on the elastic sheet; When the water tank (100) is connected with the water pipe (23), the communication pipe passes through the slit, so that the water tank (100) is in communication with the water pipe (23); when the elastic sheet is separated from the pushing part, the elastic sheet blocks the pipe body (110).

10. A cooking appliance characterized by, The machine body (20) and the water tank assembly of any one of claims 1-9 are installed on the machine body (20).

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