Water storage structure and seasoning machine
By incorporating floats and baffles into the water storage structure, the problems of liquid fluctuation and splashing were solved, enabling stable liquid and gas transport and normal equipment operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520072793.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
The liquid in the clean water tank and waste water tank of the existing seasoning machine is prone to fluctuation and splashing when the gas flows, which can cause the liquid to enter the gas channel and cause equipment failure.
A float is installed between the water storage chamber and the gas chamber. The float rises with the water level to block the connection, preventing liquid from affecting the vent of the gas chamber. The gas path is extended by a baffle design to prevent droplet splashing.
It effectively prevents liquid from entering the gas channel, prevents equipment failure, and ensures normal gas flow and stable liquid delivery.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to a water storage structure and a seasoning machine. Background Technology
[0002] A seasoning machine is a device used to automatically mix and blend seasonings. It can precisely add salt, sugar, spices, sauces, etc., according to a preset recipe to achieve the ideal taste and flavor.
[0003] Seasoning machines are typically equipped with a clean water tank and a waste water tank. During self-cleaning, clean water from the clean water tank is introduced into the machine for thorough cleaning, and then the waste water is discharged into the waste water tank. In existing technologies, liquid movement is usually achieved by increasing pressure through gas input or decreasing pressure through gas extraction. However, the liquid in the existing clean water and waste water tanks is prone to fluctuations and splashing during gas flow. If liquid enters the gas passage, it can travel along the passage into structures such as the air pump, causing equipment malfunctions. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a water storage structure and a seasoning machine.
[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a water storage structure, including a shell and a float;
[0006] The shell contains a water storage chamber, which is connected to a water inlet; the shell also contains a gas chamber, which is connected to a vent.
[0007] A communication port is provided between the water storage chamber and the gas chamber, and the float is movable in the water storage chamber;
[0008] When the liquid in the water storage chamber is at the first height, the float blocks the connection port.
[0009] In some possible embodiments, a first partition is provided between the water storage chamber and the gas chamber, and a communication port is provided on the first partition.
[0010] In some possible embodiments, the connecting port and the vent are respectively located at both ends of the gas chamber;
[0011] The gas chamber is also provided with a second partition, and the vent and the connecting port are respectively located on both sides of the second partition.
[0012] In some possible embodiments, the gas chamber is positioned above the water storage chamber;
[0013] The first partition is inclined, and the end of the first partition with the vent is higher than the other end of the first partition.
[0014] In some possible embodiments, a limiting channel is provided in the water storage cavity, and the float is movably disposed inside the limiting channel;
[0015] The limiting channel is connected to the water storage cavity, with one end of the limiting channel connected to the bottom of the water storage cavity and the other end connected to the connecting port.
[0016] In some possible embodiments, multiple limiting grids are provided in the water storage cavity along the height direction of the water storage cavity, and the multiple limiting grids enclose a limiting channel.
[0017] In some possible embodiments, a third partition is provided inside the water storage cavity. The third partition is arranged along the height direction of the water storage cavity, and a water flow channel is provided on the third partition near the bottom of the water storage cavity.
[0018] The float and the water inlet are located on both sides of the third partition, respectively.
[0019] In some possible embodiments, the water storage cavity includes a first water storage cavity and a second water storage cavity located on both sides of the third partition, the water inlet is connected to the first water storage cavity, and the float is located in the second water storage cavity;
[0020] The width of the first water storage chamber is smaller than the width of the second water storage chamber.
[0021] In some possible embodiments, the top of the housing is also provided with an opening that communicates with the water storage chamber.
[0022] Secondly, embodiments of this application disclose a seasoning machine, including a seasoning machine body and a water storage structure of any one of the above;
[0023] The main body of the seasoning machine includes a drain pipe, a water supply pipe, an exhaust pipe, and an air suction pipe;
[0024] The water inlet pipe of one of the two water storage structures is connected to the water delivery pipe, and the vent pipe of the water storage structure is connected to the exhaust pipe.
[0025] The water inlet pipe of the other water storage structure is connected to the drain pipe, and the air outlet pipe of the water storage structure is connected to the air intake pipe.
[0026] The technical solution provided in this application has the following technical effects:
[0027] The water storage structure of this application embodiment includes a shell and a float. A water storage cavity is provided inside the shell, and a water inlet is connected to the water storage cavity. A gas cavity is also provided inside the shell, and a vent is connected to the gas cavity. A communication port is provided between the water storage cavity and the gas cavity. The float is movably disposed within the water storage cavity. When the liquid in the water storage cavity is at a first height, the float blocks the communication port. In this application embodiment, by providing a float between the water storage cavity and the gas cavity, the float can block the communication port between the water storage cavity and the gas cavity as the water level in the water storage cavity rises. When the water level drops, the float moves away, and the water storage cavity and the gas cavity return to a natural communication state. This effectively prevents the liquid in the water storage cavity from affecting the vent of the gas cavity, and avoids the situation where water floods and flows into the vent when water is added to the water storage cavity, affecting the function of other components. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages 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 only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a water storage structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a water storage structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;
[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a seasoning machine provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the piping of a seasoning machine provided in an embodiment of this application. Attached image description:
[0034] 1. Shell; 11. Water storage chamber; 111. Water inlet; 112. First water storage chamber; 113. Second water storage chamber; 12. Gas chamber; 121. Air vent; 13. Connecting port; 14. Opening;
[0035] 2. Floating body;
[0036] 3. First partition;
[0037] 4. Second partition;
[0038] 5. Limiting channel; 51. Limiting grille;
[0039] 6. Third partition;
[0040] 7. Seasoning machine body; 71. Drain pipe; 72. Water supply pipe; 73. Exhaust pipe; 74. Suction pipe. 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 the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" in the specification of the embodiments of this application refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that can be included in at least one implementation of this application. It should be understood that in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 on this application. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Additionally, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, or product that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0043] It should be understood that when a device or component is referred to as being "on," "adjacent to," or "connected to" other devices or components, it may be directly on, adjacent to, or connected to other devices or components, or there may be intervening devices or components. Conversely, when a device or component is referred to as being "directly on," "directly adjacent to," or "directly connected to" other devices or components, there are no intervening devices or components. It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used to describe various components, areas, layers, and / or parts, these components, areas, layers, and / or parts should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component, area, layer, or part from another component, area, layer, or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of this application, the first component, area, layer, or part discussed below may be referred to as the second component, area, layer, or part. And the discussion of the second component, area, layer, or part does not imply that the first component, area, layer, or part necessarily exists in this application.
[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages disclosed in the embodiments of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application.
[0045] This application provides a water storage structure. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a water storage structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 , Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the water storage structure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the water storage structure includes a shell 1 and a float 2; a water storage cavity 11 is provided inside the shell 1, and a water inlet 111 is provided in connection with the water storage cavity 11; a gas cavity 12 is also provided inside the shell 1, and a vent 121 is provided in connection with the gas cavity 12; a communication port 13 is provided between the water storage cavity 11 and the gas cavity 12, and the float 2 is movably disposed in the water storage cavity 11.
[0046] When the liquid in the water storage chamber 11 is at the first height, the float 2 blocks the connection port 13, and the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 are disconnected; when the liquid in the water storage chamber 11 is lower than the first height, the float 2 leaves the connection port 13, and the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 are restored to the connected state.
[0047] With the above configuration, by setting a float 2 between the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12, the float 2 can block the communication port 13 between the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 as the water level in the water storage chamber 11 rises. When the water level drops, the float 2 moves away, and the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 return to a natural communication state. This can effectively prevent the liquid in the water storage chamber 11 from affecting the vent 121 of the gas chamber 12, and avoid the situation where water is submerged and flows into the vent 121 when water is added to the water storage chamber 11, affecting the function of other components.
[0048] In one possible embodiment, a first partition 3 is provided between the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12. The first partition 3 is arranged horizontally as a whole, dividing the interior of the shell 1 into upper and lower cavities. In this embodiment, the gas chamber 12 is located above the water storage chamber 11.
[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the connecting port 13 is located on the first partition 3. When gas enters the gas chamber 12 through the vent 121, the gas will not blow directly onto the liquid in the water storage chamber 11 due to the obstruction of the first partition 3. This avoids the large amount of liquid splashing caused by the gas blowing directly onto the liquid surface and the equipment failure caused by the splashing droplets entering the vent 121 and other gas pipelines.
[0050] In one possible embodiment, the first partition 3 is inclined, and the end of the first partition 3 with the vent 121 is higher than the other end of the first partition 3.
[0051] With the above configuration, a small amount of splashed droplets can slide down the inclined first partition 3 into the communication port 13 by their own gravity, thus preventing droplets from accumulating in the gas chamber 12.
[0052] To extend the length of the gas passage within the gas chamber 12 and further prevent the gas from being directly blown onto the liquid surface, in this embodiment of the application, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the connecting port 13 and the vent 121 are respectively located at both ends of the gas chamber 12. A second partition 4 is also provided inside the gas chamber 12 at the vent 121. The vent 121 and the connecting port 13 are respectively located on both sides of the second partition 4.
[0053] With the above configuration, the first partition 3 and the second partition 4 together form a tortuous gas channel. After entering the gas cavity, the gas will not directly enter the water storage cavity 11 through the connecting port 13, but will need to bypass the two partitions, which extends the gas path and effectively avoids the airflow directly impacting the liquid surface. This allows for the addition of gas with a faster flow rate and greater pressure to the water storage structure, accelerating the process of the liquid in the water storage cavity 11 being forced into the water inlet 111 by the gas.
[0054] In one possible embodiment, a limiting channel 5 is provided in the water storage cavity 11, and the float 2 is movably disposed inside the limiting channel 5, moving up and down with the liquid level in the water storage cavity 11 to prevent the float 2 from floating freely in the liquid.
[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the limiting channel 5 is connected to the water storage cavity 11, and one end of the limiting channel 5 is connected to the bottom of the water storage cavity 11, and the other end is connected to the connecting port 13. The limiting channel 5 can ensure that the float 2 accurately seals the connecting port 13 after the liquid level rises.
[0056] Specifically, multiple limiting grids 51 are arranged along the height direction of the water storage cavity 11, and the multiple limiting grids 51 enclose a limiting channel 5. The float 2 moves up and down between the multiple limiting grids 51.
[0057] In this embodiment, the limiting channel 5 is cylindrical, the float 2 is spherical, and the connecting port 13 is circular. The diameter of the float 2 is larger than the diameter of the connecting port 13 and smaller than the diameter of the limiting channel 5. When the float 2 rises with the water level, it can accurately block the connecting port 13.
[0058] In one possible embodiment, a water inlet 111 is provided on the water storage cavity 11, which is higher than the first partition 3. The water inlet 111 can be used for water inlet or liquid outlet.
[0059] In one possible embodiment, the top of the housing 1 is also provided with an opening 14, which is connected to the water storage cavity 11. The opening 14 facilitates the user to add water to the water storage cavity 11 or clean the water accumulated in the water storage cavity 11.
[0060] In this embodiment, the water storage structure is mainly used to store wastewater from the seasoning machine after cleaning. The vent 121 is connected to the air pump of the seasoning machine, and the water inlet 111 is connected to the drain outlet of the seasoning machine. The following describes the working principle of the water storage structure in this application scenario:
[0061] Initially, the water storage chamber 11 is empty. At this time, the float 2 is at the bottom of the limiting channel 5, and the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 are connected. The air pump draws air from the vent 121 of the gas chamber 12, reducing the overall pressure inside the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12. This draws the wastewater from the seasoning machine into the water storage chamber 11 through the water inlet 111, causing the liquid level in the water storage chamber 11 to gradually rise. The float 2 in the limiting channel 5 also gradually rises until the liquid level increases to the point where the float 2 blocks the connecting port 13, isolating the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12, stopping the air pumping and thus stopping the water intake.
[0062] With the above settings, liquid will not enter the gas chamber 12 and the vent 121, thus preventing liquid from entering the gas pipeline and causing equipment such as the air pump to malfunction.
[0063] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a water storage structure provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 In one possible embodiment, a third baffle 6 is provided inside the water storage cavity 11. The third baffle 6 is arranged along the height direction of the water storage cavity 11, and a water flow channel is provided on the third baffle 6 near the bottom of the water storage cavity 11. The float 2 and the water inlet 111 are located on both sides of the third baffle 6, respectively. The third baffle 6 and the water flow channel at the bottom ensure that even when the liquid is relatively small, the gas entering through the vent 121 still pressurizes the water and sends it into the water inlet 111.
[0064] In one possible embodiment, the water storage cavity 11 includes a first water storage cavity 112 and a second water storage cavity 113 located on both sides of the third partition 6. The water inlet 111 is connected to the first water storage cavity 112, and the float 2 and the limiting channel 5 are located in the second water storage cavity 113. Furthermore, the width of the first water storage cavity 112 is smaller than the width of the second water storage cavity 113.
[0065] With the above configuration, the narrow structure of the first water storage chamber 112 can effectively concentrate the water flow and form a high water pressure, which makes it convenient to press the water to a certain height and let it flow out from the water outlet 111.
[0066] In this embodiment, the water storage structure is mainly used to store clean water for cleaning the condiment machine. The air vent 121 is connected to the air pump of the condiment machine, and the water inlet 111 is connected to the water inlet of the condiment machine. The following describes the working principle of the water storage structure in this application scenario:
[0067] Initially, the water storage chamber 11 is full of water. At this time, the float 2 is at the top of the limiting channel 5. The water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 are disconnected. The air pump blows air into the air vent 121 of the gas chamber 12. The internal pressure of the gas chamber 12 increases, and the gas pushes the float 2 open, so that the water storage chamber 11 and the gas chamber 12 are connected. The gas forces clean water into the cleaning pipeline of the seasoning machine through the water inlet 111 of the water storage chamber 11, so that the liquid level in the water storage chamber 11 gradually decreases. The float 2 in the limiting channel 5 also gradually decreases. When the air pump stops blowing air, the water storage structure also stops supplying water to the seasoning machine.
[0068] With the above settings, the gas entering the gas chamber 12 will not be blown directly onto the liquid surface, avoiding the occurrence of liquid droplet splashing and entering the gas pipeline, which could lead to equipment failure such as the air pump.
[0069] This application also provides a seasoning machine. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a seasoning machine provided in an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 3As shown, it includes the main body of the seasoning machine 7 and two water storage structures as described above. One water storage structure is used to store clean water, and the other is used to store wastewater. For ease of description and distinction, the two water storage structures are referred to as the clean water tank and the wastewater tank, respectively.
[0070] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the piping of a seasoning machine provided in an embodiment of this application. In this application, the seasoning machine body 7 includes a drain pipe 71, a water supply pipe 72, an exhaust pipe 73, and an air suction pipe 74, and also includes an air pump. The air pump, exhaust pipe 73, and air suction pipe 74 are all connected pipes. The air pump can both suck in and draw out air.
[0071] One of the two water storage structures, namely the water pipe of the clean water tank, is connected to the water supply pipe 72 of the seasoning machine body 7, and the air pipe of the clean water tank is connected to the exhaust pipe 73 of the seasoning machine body 7. The air pump can press the clean water stored in the clean water tank into the water supply pipe 72 of the seasoning machine body 7 through the air pipe to clean the seasoning tank.
[0072] The other water storage structure, namely the sewage tank, has its water pipe connected to the drain pipe 71 of the seasoning machine body 7, and the air pipe of the water storage structure is connected to the air suction pipe 74 of the seasoning machine body 7. The air pump can pump the sewage after the seasoning machine body 7 has been cleaned into the sewage tank through the air pipe of the sewage tank.
[0073] By incorporating floats and baffles into the water storage structure, it is possible to effectively prevent liquid in the water storage chamber from affecting the vent of the gas chamber, thus avoiding the situation where liquid enters the vent and affects the function of other components.
[0074] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.
[0075] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the device embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.
[0076] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.
[0077] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A water storage structure, characterized by, The shell (1) and the floating body (2) are included. A water storage cavity (11) is arranged in the shell (1), and the water storage cavity (11) is provided with a water inlet (111) in communication; a gas cavity (12) is further arranged in the shell (1), and the gas cavity (12) is provided with a gas inlet (121) in communication. A communication port (13) is arranged between the water storage cavity (11) and the gas cavity (12), and the floating body (2) is movably arranged in the water storage cavity (11). When the liquid in the water storage cavity (11) is at a first height, the floating body (2) blocks the communication port (13).
2. The water storage structure according to claim 1, wherein A first partition plate (3) is arranged between the water storage cavity (11) and the gas cavity (12), and the communication port (13) is arranged on the first partition plate (3).
3. The water storage structure of claim 2, wherein, The communication port (13) and the gas inlet (121) are respectively arranged at two ends of the gas cavity (12). A second partition plate (4) is further arranged in the gas cavity (12), and the gas inlet (121) and the communication port (13) are respectively arranged on two sides of the second partition plate (4).
4. The water storage structure according to claim 3, wherein The gas cavity (12) is arranged above the water storage cavity (11). The first partition plate (3) is arranged obliquely, and one end of the first partition plate (3) provided with the gas inlet (121) is higher than the other end of the first partition plate (3).
5. The water storage structure according to claim 1, wherein A limiting channel (5) is arranged in the water storage cavity (11), and the floating body (2) is movably arranged in the limiting channel (5). The limiting channel (5) is in communication with the water storage cavity (11), and one end of the limiting channel (5) is connected to the bottom of the water storage cavity (11), and the other end is connected to the communication port (13).
6. The water storage structure according to claim 5, wherein A plurality of limiting grids (51) are arranged in the water storage cavity (11) along the height direction of the water storage cavity (11), and the plurality of limiting grids (51) enclose the limiting channel (5).
7. The water storage structure of claim 1, wherein A third partition plate (6) is arranged in the water storage cavity (11), the third partition plate (6) is arranged along the height direction of the water storage cavity (11), and the third partition plate (6) is provided with a water flow channel at a position close to the bottom of the water storage cavity (11). The floating body (2) and the water inlet (111) are respectively located on two sides of the third partition plate (6).
8. The water storage structure according to claim 7, wherein The water storage cavity (11) includes a first water storage cavity (112) and a second water storage cavity (113) located on two sides of the third partition plate (6), the water inlet (111) is in communication with the first water storage cavity (112), and the floating body (2) is located in the second water storage cavity (113). The width of the first water storage cavity (112) is smaller than the width of the second water storage cavity (113).
9. The water storage structure of claim 1, wherein, An opening (14) is further arranged on the top of the shell (1), and the opening (14) is in communication with the water storage cavity (11).
10. A seasoning machine characterized by comprising: The seasoning machine body (7) includes a drain pipe (71), a water delivery pipe (72), an exhaust pipe (73), and an air suction pipe (74). The water pipe of one of the two water storage structures is communicated with the water delivery pipe (72), and the air pipe of the water storage structure is communicated with the air exhaust pipe (73); The water pipe of the other of the two water storage structures is communicated with the water exhaust pipe (71), and the air pipe of the water storage structure is communicated with the air suction pipe (74).