Cooking equipment with dual-mode water inlet

Abstract

A dual-mode water inlet cooking device comprises a box body, a water box, a water storage tank and a steam generator, a cooking cavity is formed in the box body, the cooking cavity is provided with an opening, the water tank is detachably arranged in the box body, the water storage tank is located in the box body, the water storage tank is connected with an external water purification device through a water inlet pipe, and the steam generator is connected with the water tank. The water storage tank is provided with a water level detection module, and the water level detection module is electrically connected with the main controller; the steam generator is provided with a first water inlet and a steam outlet, the first water inlet is communicated with the water box and the water storage tank, and the steam outlet is connected with the cooking cavity. The cooking equipment is provided with two water supply channels, namely the water box and the water storage tank, a user can select the water box to supply water or automatically replenish water according to own requirements, a water level detection module is arranged in the water storage tank, when the water storage tank lacks water, the water purification equipment automatically replenishes water into the water storage tank, a water pump is prevented from being always in a working state, and noise is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, specifically, especially relates to a double mode water feeding cooking equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing cooking equipment, such as steam oven, steam oven and the like with steam cooking function, is configured with a water box to deliver water to a steam generator, and the steam generator heats the water into steam to be delivered to a cooking cavity to realize cooking of food. When the cooking equipment needs to be replenished with water, the user draws out the water box to manually add water, and then installs it on the cooking equipment. However, the conventional water box generally has a small capacity, and for some users, especially for food with a long cooking time, the conventional water box cannot meet the water demand at one time, resulting in the need for the user to frequently replenish water.

[0003] In order to solve the problem of frequent water replenishment, the existing cooking equipment connects the steam generator with a water purifier or a tap water end through a water pump to realize automatic water supply to the steam generator. However, when the cooking equipment is working, water is continuously delivered to the steam generator, so that the water inlet end is continuously working, and the water pump is started and stopped intermittently, which greatly reduces the service life of the water pump.

[0004] Therefore, the existing cooking equipment provides water to the steam generator by manually adding water through the water box or directly connecting the water supply end, the water feeding mode is relatively single, and the user cannot select the water supply mode according to the own demand. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a double mode water feeding cooking equipment to solve the technical problem of the existing cooking equipment that the steam generator has a single water feeding mode.

[0006] The double mode water feeding cooking equipment of the utility model can be realized by the following technical scheme:

[0007] A double mode water feeding cooking equipment, comprising a box body, a water box, a water storage tank and a steam generator, the box body is provided with a cooking cavity, the cooking cavity has an opening, the water box is detachably arranged in the box body, the water storage tank is located in the box body, the water storage tank is connected with an external water purification equipment through a water inlet pipe, the water storage tank is provided with a water level detection module, and the water level detection module is electrically connected with a main controller; the steam generator is provided with a first water inlet and a steam outlet, the first water inlet is communicated with the water box and the water storage tank respectively, and the steam outlet is connected with the cooking cavity.

[0008] In one embodiment, the water storage tank is provided with a second water inlet, a first water outlet and a second water outlet, the second water inlet is connected with the water inlet pipe, the first water outlet is communicated with the first water inlet through a first water outlet pipe, the second water outlet is connected with a waste water outlet through a second water outlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is provided with a first electromagnetic valve, the first water outlet pipe is provided with a second electromagnetic valve, and the second water outlet pipe is provided with a drainage pump.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second water outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage tank.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second water inlet and the first water outlet are located at the side wall of the water storage tank, and the first water outlet is close to the bottom of the water storage tank.

[0011] In one embodiment, the water level detection module comprises a high water level switch, a low water level switch and a floating ball, the high water level switch and the low water level switch are arranged on the outer wall of the water storage tank, and the floating ball is arranged in the water storage tank.

[0012] In one embodiment, the water storage tank is provided with a guide groove, the floating ball is arranged in the guide groove, the guide groove is located on the inner wall of the water storage tank, and the guide groove is adjacent to the low water level switch and the high water level switch.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water storage tank comprises a water tank and a cover, the water tank is connected with the cover, the guide groove is arranged in the water tank, the cover is provided with a limiting plug, the limiting plug is fitted on the top of the guide groove, and the limiting plug is provided with an air outlet.

[0014] In one embodiment, the water tank is provided with a buckle part, the cover is provided with a clamping groove, and the buckle part is buckled in the clamping groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with a plurality of supporting legs, and the supporting legs are fixed on the top of the cooking cavity.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water tank is provided with a plurality of supporting legs, and the supporting legs are fixed on the top of the cooking cavity.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this dual-mode water inlet cooking device are as follows: The cooking device is equipped with two water supply channels: a water box and a water storage tank. Users can choose to use the water box or automatic water replenishment according to their needs and the specific equipment in their home. The water storage tank is connected to a water purifier, and the purified water filtered by the purifier is stored in the storage tank, avoiding the need for the water pump at the purifier to operate continuously and reducing noise from the device. In addition, the water storage tank is equipped with a water level detection module. This module detects whether the water storage tank is low on water. When the water storage tank is low on water, the water purifier automatically replenishes the water, eliminating the need for manual replenishment by the user. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the dual-mode water inlet cooking device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit structure in the dual-mode water inlet cooking device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Overall 3D view of the central water storage tank;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Partial 3D view of the central water storage tank, excluding the lid;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 3D view of the lid of the central water storage tank;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit of a dual-mode water inlet cooking device.

[0025] The diagram indicates the following: 100, cabinet; 1, cooking cavity; 11, opening; 2, water box; 3, water storage tank; 31, water trough; 311, second water inlet; 312, first water outlet; 313, second water outlet; 314, guide groove; 315, snap-fit ​​part; 316, support leg; 32, lid; 321, limit plug; 322, vent; 323, slot; 331, high water level switch; 332, low water level switch; 4, steam generator; 41, first water inlet; 42, steam outlet; 5, water inlet pipe; 51, first solenoid valve; 6, first water outlet pipe; 61, second solenoid valve; 7, second water outlet pipe; 71, drain pump; 8, wastewater outlet; 9, bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment of a dual-mode water-inlet cooking device includes a housing 100, a water box 2, a water storage tank 3, and a steam generator 4. The housing 100 contains a cooking chamber 1 with an opening 11 through which the user can take or remove food. In practical applications, the cooking chamber 1 has a door (not shown in the figure). The door rotates relative to the housing 100, thereby opening or closing the opening 11. When the cooking device is in operation, the door closes the opening 11, and the cooking chamber 1 is in a sealed state. After cooking is complete, the door is opened, and the user removes the food through the opening 11.

[0030] The box 100 is provided with a support 9, and the water box 2 is detachably installed in the support 9, so that the water box 2 is detachably arranged in the box 100, that is, when the user needs to add water to the water box 2, the water box 2 is detached from the support 9 and taken out, and after the water is added, the water box 2 is installed in the support 9. The support 9 can be installed on the top, side wall or bottom of the cooking cavity 1. The water storage tank 3 is located in the box 100, and the water storage tank 3 is connected with an external water purification device through the water inlet pipe 5. The purified water is input into the water storage tank 3 through the water purification device. The water purification device can be a water purification machine, an under-kitchen water purifier, a water softener or the like. The water storage tank 3 is provided with a water level detection module, which can be a float ball, a water level gauge or a water level sensor. The water level detection module is electrically connected with the main controller of the cooking device, and the water level detection module transmits the obtained water level signal to the main controller, so as to control whether to deliver water to the water storage tank 3.

[0031] The steam generator 4 is provided with a first water inlet 41 and a steam outlet 42. The first water inlet 41 is respectively communicated with the water box 2 and the water storage tank 3, and the steam outlet 42 is connected with the cooking cavity 1 to deliver steam into the cooking cavity 1 for cooking. When the user selects to use the manual water adding mode, the water box 2 is taken out to add water, and then installed in the support 9. The water in the water box 2 enters the steam generator 4 through the first water inlet 41, and the steam generator 4 heats and evaporates the water into steam. When the user selects to use the automatic water supplementing mode, the water inlet pipe 5 is connected with the external water purification device, and the water purification device is in a powered-on working state. At this time, the water purification device delivers water to the water storage tank 3, and the water in the water storage tank 3 enters the steam generator 4 through the first water inlet 41. When the water storage tank 3 is out of water, the water purification device automatically makes water and supplements water to the water storage tank 3, so that the user does not need to manually and frequently supplement water, the water pump of the water purification device is not continuously in a working state, and noise generation is reduced. The cooking device with the dual-mode water inlet of the embodiment can select the water supply mode according to the user's own needs. When the user's home does not install the water purification device such as an under-kitchen water purifier, or the water purification device is not installed in the kitchen, the user can select the manual water adding mode through the water box 2. When the user's kitchen is installed with the water purification device such as an under-kitchen water purifier, the user can select the water inlet mode of the automatic water supplementing of the water purification device. The dual-mode water inlet mode of the embodiment can be suitable for various scenes, has higher practicability, and has better user experience.

[0032] In the embodiment, the first water inlet 41 can also be provided with two first water inlets respectively located at two ends of the steam generator 4, so that the water paths between the water box 2 and the water storage tank 3 are completely independent.

[0033] As Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the water storage tank 3 is provided with a plurality of supporting feet 316 fixed to the top of the cooking cavity 1, and the bracket 9 is installed on the top of the cooking cavity 1, so that the water box 2 and the water storage tank 3 are both installed on the top of the cooking cavity 1, which is more convenient for the integration of the water path therebetween. For example, the first water outlet pipe 6 can communicate the water box 2 and the water storage tank 3, and realize the connection to the first water inlet 41 of the steam generator 4 after the partial pipeline of the two is converged, at this time, the steam generator 4 is only provided with one first water inlet 41.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1, Figures 2-6 As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the water path structure of the cooking equipment of the dual-mode water inlet of the embodiment, Figure 6 is a water path principle diagram of the cooking equipment of the dual-mode water inlet of the embodiment. In the cooking equipment of the embodiment, the water storage tank 3 is provided with a second water inlet 311, a first water outlet 312 and a second water outlet 313. In actual use, the first water outlet 312 and the second water outlet 313 can be the same water outlet, or can be separately provided, and the specific setting mode is not limited. The second water inlet 311 is connected with the water inlet pipe 5, the first water outlet 312 is communicated with the first water inlet 41 through the first water outlet pipe 6, and the second water outlet 313 is connected with the waste water outlet 8 through the second water outlet pipe 7. The waste water outlet 8 is arranged on the side wall of the cabinet 100, and when the cooking equipment is installed, the waste water outlet 8 is communicated with the equipment for collecting waste water, or the waste water outlet 8 is communicated with the household waste water pipeline through the water pipe, or is communicated with the waste water disc provided in the cooking equipment. The water inlet pipe 5 is provided with a first electromagnetic valve 51, the first electromagnetic valve 51 is connected with the main controller, the main controller receives the signal sent by the water level detection module, and the opening or closing of the first electromagnetic valve 51 is controlled through the main controller, so as to control whether the water is transported to the water storage tank 3. When the water level detection module detects that the water in the water storage tank 3 is insufficient, a signal is sent to the main controller, and the main controller controls the first electromagnetic valve 51 to open, and the water produced by the water purification equipment is supplied to the water storage tank 3. When the water level detection module detects that the water level in the water storage tank 3 exceeds the highest threshold, the main controller controls the first electromagnetic valve 51 to close and stop the water supply. The first water outlet pipe 6 is provided with a second electromagnetic valve 61, and the water in the water storage tank 3 is transported to the steam generator 4 through the second electromagnetic valve 61. The second water outlet pipe 7 is provided with a drain pump 71, and after the cooking is completed, the drain pump 71 pumps and discharges the water in the water storage tank 3 from the waste water outlet 8 to the outside, so as to avoid the breeding of bacteria in the residual water in the water storage tank 3 for a long time.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1, Figures 3-5As shown, the water storage tank 3 comprises a water tank 31 and a cover 32, the water tank 31 and the cover 32 are connected, the water tank 31 is provided with a buckle part 315, the cover 32 is provided with a clamping groove 323, the buckle part 315 is buckled in the clamping groove 323, which is convenient for disassembling the water storage tank 3 during maintenance. The water level detection module comprises a high water level switch 331, a low water level switch 332 and a floating ball (not shown in the figure), the high water level switch 331 and the low water level switch 332 are arranged on the outer wall of the water tank 31, and the floating ball is arranged in the water tank. With the rise of water level, the floating ball floats upward, the floating ball triggers a signal to the main controller when it is close to the high water level switch 331, and the main controller controls the first electromagnetic valve 51 to close and stop water replenishment in the water tank 31. With the continuous use of steam during cooking, the water level in the water tank 31 gradually decreases, at this time the floating ball floats downward, and when the floating ball is close to the low water level switch 331, a signal is triggered, and the main controller controls the first electromagnetic valve 51 to open and automatically replenish water in the water tank 31.

[0036] In order to avoid the floating ball from deviating during floating and affecting water level recognition, a guide groove 314 is arranged in the water tank 31, and the floating ball is arranged in the guide groove 314. The guide groove 314 is located on the inner wall of the water tank 31, and the guide groove 314 is adjacent to the low water level switch 332 and the high water level switch 331. It can be understood that the low water level switch 332 and the high water level switch 331 are located on the outer wall of the water tank 31, and the guide groove 314 is located on the inner wall of the same side wall of the water tank 31, so as to improve the accuracy of the water level detection module and improve the recognition sensitivity. Specifically, the guide groove 314 is perpendicular to the bottom of the water tank 31, the top of the guide groove 314 has an opening, and the side wall is provided with a through hole for water to enter. The cover 32 is provided with a limiting plug 321, when the cover 32 is buckled with the water tank 31, the limiting plug 321 is embedded in the opening at the top of the guide groove 314, the limiting plug 321 is provided with an air outlet 322, which avoids the evaporation of part of the water in the water tank 31 due to the temperature rise of the cooking equipment during work, which affects the air pressure in the water tank 31, and maintains the balance of the air pressure in the water tank 31 through the air outlet 322.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3 and 4 In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the discharge of residual water in the water storage tank 3, the first water outlet 312 and the second water outlet 313 are arranged separately, specifically, the second water outlet 313 is located at the bottom of the water storage tank 3, the first water inlet 311 and the first water outlet 313 are located on the side wall of the water storage tank 3, and the first water outlet 313 is close to the bottom of the water storage tank 3.

[0038] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, in order to make the description simple, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described, however, as long as the combination of the technical features does not exist contradictory, it should be considered as the scope of the present application.

[0039] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the utility model, the description is more specific and detailed, but can not therefore be understood as the limitation of the utility model patent range. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled person in the art, without departing from the utility model concept, several modifications and improvements can be made, which belong to the protection range of the utility model. Therefore, the protection range of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A dual mode water-in cooking apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a steam cooking device, including: Box, the cooking cavity is equipped with in the box, the cooking cavity has opening; Water box, the water box is detachable in the box is equipped with in the box; Water storage tank, the water storage tank is located in the box, the water storage tank is connected with outside water purification equipment through water inlet pipe, the water storage tank is equipped with water level detection module, and the water level detection module is electrically connected with main controller; Steam generator, the steam generator is equipped with first water inlet and steam outlet, the first water inlet is connected with water box and water storage tank respectively, and the steam outlet is connected with the cooking cavity.

2. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank is equipped with second water inlet, first water outlet and second water outlet, the second water inlet is connected with the water inlet pipe, the first water outlet is connected with the first water inlet through first water outlet pipe, the second water outlet is connected with waste water mouth through second water outlet pipe, the first electromagnetic valve is equipped on the water inlet pipe, the second electromagnetic valve is equipped on the first water outlet pipe, and the drain pump is equipped on the second water outlet pipe.

3. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second water outlet is located at the bottom of the water storage tank.

4. The dual mode water-in cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The second water inlet and first water outlet are located on the side wall of the water storage tank, and the first water outlet is close to the bottom of the water storage tank.

5. The dual mode water-in cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The water level detection module includes high water level switch, low water level switch and float ball, the high water level switch and low water level switch are equipped on the outer wall of the water storage tank, and the float ball is equipped in the water storage tank.

6. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The water storage tank is equipped with guide groove, the float ball is equipped in the guide groove, the guide groove is located on the inner wall of the water storage tank, and the guide groove is adjacent to the low water level switch and high water level switch.

7. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water storage tank includes water tank and cover, the water tank is connected with the cover, the guide groove is equipped in the water tank, the limit plug is equipped on the cover, the limit plug is embedded on the top of the guide groove, and the air outlet is equipped on the limit plug.

8. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water tank is equipped with buckle part, the cover is equipped with clamping groove, and the buckle part is buckled in the clamping groove.

9. The dual mode water-in cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the water storage tank is equipped with a plurality of support feet, and the support feet are fixed on the top of the cooking cavity.

10. The dual-mode water-inlet cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box is equipped with a support, and the water box is detachably installed in the support.

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