Multi-layer rice steaming cabinet

By using a worm gear mechanism and servo motor drive, the problem of inconvenient food handling in multi-layer rice steamers is solved, enabling efficient batch steaming and circular rotation, and improving the convenience and efficiency of food placement.

CN223817334UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23YANGZHOU HAI NIU KITCHEN EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423242042.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

Existing multi-layer rice steamers make it inconvenient to independently remove and replace each layer when steaming food in batches, affecting the convenience and efficiency of food handling.

Method used

The design employs a worm gear mechanism and servo motor drive to achieve circumferential rotation and vertical stacking of the steamer racks. Combined with the tight fit of the sealing ring and the mesh plate, it ensures effective utilization of water vapor and independent extraction of food.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and efficiency of food handling in multi-layer rice steamers, avoids interference between layers, and enables convenient operation of batch steaming and circular rotation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multilayer rice steaming cabinet which comprises a base and a water tank, the top end of the base is provided with the water tank, the side wall of the base is provided with a control panel, the water tank is internally provided with a heater, the top end of the water tank is provided with an annular cover, the annular cover is internally provided with a mesh plate, and the mesh plate is provided with an opening. A top cover is installed at the top end of the annular cover, a mesh disc is movably installed in the center of the top cover, a sealing ring is installed on the inner wall of the top cover, and the mesh disc is in sliding connection with the top cover through the sealing ring. According to the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet, batch food steaming of the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet is achieved, independent extraction and replacement of each layer are facilitated, interference between the layers during food taking and placing is avoided, convenience of food taking and placing during rice steaming of the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet is improved, food can be placed conveniently and rapidly through circumferential rotation of the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet, and the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet is convenient to use. The food placing efficiency of the multi-layer rice steaming cabinet is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rice steaming cabinet, concretely to a multilayer rice steaming cabinet. BACKGROUND

[0002] The design of the multilayer rice steaming cabinet allows simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes, greatly improving cooking efficiency. For example, a commercial rice steaming cabinet can steam 12 layers simultaneously, making it suitable for restaurants and canteens that cook large quantities of food. This design not only saves time but also reduces the workload of chefs. The multilayer rice steaming cabinet, through a reasonable internal structure layout, can provide a large steaming capacity in a limited space. Some products also have a folding steaming layer design, further saving storage space. This is an important advantage for kitchens with limited space.

[0003] As disclosed in the authorized announcement No. CN211066163U, a multilayer rice steaming cabinet includes a cabinet body, a plurality of cooking assemblies arranged inside the cabinet body, a heating cavity arranged inside the cabinet body, a steamer arranged on the front side wall of the cabinet body, a water storage cavity arranged inside the steamer, an electric heater arranged inside the water storage cavity, an air inlet arranged on the side wall of the heating cavity, an air outlet arranged on the top wall of the water storage cavity, a gas delivery pipe connected between the air inlet and the air outlet, a water replenishing device arranged inside the water storage cavity, and a pressure stabilizing device arranged inside the heating cavity. The rear side wall of the cabinet body is provided with an opening corresponding to the position of each heating cavity, and a sealing door plate is hinged to the opening.

[0004] Although this design allows different foods to be placed in different heating cavities for steaming, it does not cause cross-contamination. Each heating cavity can be independently controlled for temperature, making it more flexible and convenient to use. The food in the heating cavity will not contaminate the heating electrical components, preventing food contamination from affecting the performance and service life of the electrical components.

[0005] However, the existing rice steaming cabinet is not suitable for batch cooking, and each layer cannot be independently extracted and replaced, affecting the convenience of food removal and placement during rice steaming in the multilayer rice steaming cabinet. It is not convenient to rotate the food in a circular manner for easy placement, greatly affecting the efficiency of food placement in the multilayer rice steaming cabinet. Utility model content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a multilayer rice steaming cabinet to solve the problem of batch cooking in the above background technology, which is not convenient for batch cooking, and each layer cannot be independently extracted and replaced, affecting the convenience of food removal and placement during rice steaming in the multilayer rice steaming cabinet. It is not convenient to rotate the food in a circular manner for easy placement, affecting the efficiency of food placement in the multilayer rice steaming cabinet.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a multilayer rice steamer, including base and water tank, the top of base is installed with water tank, the side wall of base is installed with control panel, the inside of water tank is installed with heater, the top of water tank is installed with ring cover, the inside of ring cover is installed with mesh plate, the top of ring cover is installed with top cover, the center position of top cover is installed with mesh disc, the inner wall of top cover is installed with sealing ring, mesh disc is connected through sealing ring with top cover sliding, the top of mesh disc is installed with five groups of gantry of equal interval, the side wall of gantry is all slidingly sleeved with sliding block, the bottom of sliding block inside gantry is all installed with cover plate, the top of cover plate is all installed with threaded rod, the outside of the top of ganthy is all installed with hollow box, the outside of threaded rod extends to hollow box, the surface of threaded rod inside hollow box is all sleeved with threaded sleeve, the surface of threaded sleeve is all installed with second worm wheel, the side close to threaded rod inside hollow box is all installed with second worm.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the second worm is installed with a handle, and the second worm is engaged with the second worm wheel.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the cover plate is provided with a plurality of steamer gratings, the side wall of the steamer grating is symmetrically installed with a pull ring, and the bottom of the steamer grating is provided with a lower annular block.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the steamer grating is provided with an annular groove, and the lower annular block of one group of steamer gratings is in contact with the annular groove of another group of steamer gratings.

[0011] Preferably, the side wall of the ring cover is installed with a servo motor, the output end of the servo motor is installed with a first worm, and the bottom center position of the mesh disc is installed with a rotating shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the mesh disc is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is movably connected with the mesh plate.

[0013] Preferably, the surface of the rotating shaft is sleeved with a first worm wheel, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the first worm wheel.

[0014] Preferably, the first worm wheel is engaged with the first worm, and the output end of the control panel is electrically connected with the input end of the heater and the servo motor.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the rice steamer not only realizes the batch steaming of food in the multi-layer rice steamer, but also facilitates the independent removal and replacement of each layer, avoids interference when taking food out and putting it in between layers, and improves the convenience of taking food out and putting it in the multi-layer rice steamer. In addition, it realizes the convenient placement of food by rotating the multi-layer rice steamer in a circular manner, which improves the efficiency of food placement in the multi-layer rice steamer.

[0016] (1) Place the food into the multiple sets of steamer racks, arranging them in order so that the lower annular block contacts the annular groove. Turn the handle, and with the support of the hollow box, the handle drives the second worm gear to rotate. The second worm gear drives the second worm wheel to rotate, and the second worm wheel drives the threaded sleeve to rotate. Under the threaded connection between the threaded sleeve and the threaded rod, the threaded rod drives the threaded rod to move downward. The threaded rod drives the cover plate and the slider to move downward. The slider slides on the surface of the gantry frame so that the cover plate covers the top of the steamer rack, reducing the discharge of water vapor and allowing the water vapor to fully react with the food inside the steamer rack. Pour water into the water tank, operate the control panel to turn on the heater, and with the support of the base, heat the water to produce water. Steam, through the close cooperation of the water tank, perforated plate, top cover, sealing ring, annular cover, and perforated plate, allows water vapor to enter the steamer racks through the perforated plate and perforated plate. The water vapor is introduced from low to high in the steamer racks to steam the food. Multiple sets of steamer racks are arranged in a circular or vertical stack to facilitate the batch steaming of food. After a set of food has been steamed, the handle is rotated to move the threaded rod and cover plate upwards, making it easy to remove and replace the steamer racks individually. This multi-layer rice steamer enables the batch steaming of food, facilitates the independent removal and replacement of each layer, avoids interference when taking food out of and out of each layer, and improves the convenience of taking out and putting out food when steaming rice in a multi-layer rice steamer.

[0017] (2) The first worm is driven to rotate by a servo motor. The first worm drives the first worm wheel to rotate. The top cover seals the mesh plate with a sealing ring to prevent steam from escaping from the gap between the mesh plate and the top cover. The first worm wheel drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The rotating shaft drives the mesh plate, the gantry frame, and the steamer rack to rotate in a circular motion around the rotating shaft. This makes it convenient for the steamer rack to rotate to one side to place food. This realizes the convenient circular rotation of the multi-layer rice steamer for placing food and improves the efficiency of food placement in the multi-layer rice steamer. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the water tank of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional exploded structure of the annular cover of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the servo motor of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the gantry frame of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mesh disk of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slider of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the steamer rack of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the hollow box of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Water tank; 3. Mesh plate; 4. Top cover; 5. Sealing ring; 6. Annular cover; 7. Control panel; 8. Heater; 9. Servo motor; 10. First worm gear; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. First worm wheel; 13. Mesh plate; 14. Gantry frame; 15. Slider; 16. Threaded rod; 17. Hollow box; 18. Second worm wheel; 19. Threaded sleeve; 20. Handle; 21. Second worm gear; 22. Cover plate; 23. Steamer grate; 24. Pull ring; 25. Lower annular block; 26. Annular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-10This utility model provides an embodiment of a multi-layer rice steamer, comprising a base 1 and a water tank 2. The water tank 2 is mounted on the top of the base 1, and a control panel 7 is mounted on the side wall of the base 1. A heater 8 is installed inside the water tank 2. An annular cover 6 is mounted on the top of the water tank 2, and a perforated plate 3 is installed inside the annular cover 6. A top cover 4 is mounted on the top of the annular cover 6, and a perforated plate 13 is movably mounted at the center of the top cover 4. A sealing ring 5 is installed on the inner wall of the top cover 4, and the perforated plate 13 is slidably connected to the top cover 4 through the sealing ring 5. The top of the perforated plate 13 is... Five sets of gantry frames 14 are installed at equal intervals. Slider 15 is slidably mounted on the side wall of each gantry frame 14. A cover plate 22 is installed at the bottom of each slider 15 inside the gantry frame 14. A threaded rod 16 is installed at the top of each cover plate 22. A hollow box 17 is installed on the outer side of the top of each gantry frame 14. The threaded rod 16 extends to the outside of the hollow box 17. A threaded sleeve 19 is fitted on the surface of the threaded rod 16 inside the hollow box 17. A second worm gear 18 is installed on the surface of each threaded sleeve 19. A second worm 21 is installed on the side of the hollow box 17 closest to the threaded rod 16.

[0031] A handle 20 is installed at one end of the second worm 21, and the second worm 21 meshes with the second worm wheel 18;

[0032] The bottom of the cover plate 22 is provided with multiple sets of steaming racks 23. Pull rings 24 are symmetrically installed on the side walls of the steaming racks 23. The bottom of the steaming racks 23 is provided with a lower annular block 25. The top of the steaming racks 23 is provided with an annular groove 26. The lower annular block 25 of one set of steaming racks 23 is in contact with the annular groove 26 of another set of steaming racks 23.

[0033] When steaming rice is required, place the food into the multiple sets of steamer racks 23, arranging them in sequence so that the lower annular block 25 contacts the annular groove 26. Turn the handle 20, and with the support of the hollow box 17, the handle 20 drives the second worm gear 21 to rotate. Under the meshing of the second worm gear 21 and the second worm wheel 18, the second worm gear 21 drives the second worm wheel 18 to rotate, and the second worm wheel 18 drives the threaded sleeve 19 to rotate. Under the threaded connection between the threaded sleeve 19 and the threaded rod 16, the threaded rod 16 is driven to move downwards. The threaded rod 16 drives the cover plate 22 and the slider 15 to move downwards. The slider 15 slides on the surface of the gantry frame 14 so that the cover plate 22 covers the top of the steamer rack 23, reducing the escape of water vapor and allowing the water vapor to fully react with the food inside the steamer rack 23. Pour water into the water tank 2 and operate the control panel 7 to turn on the heating. The appliance 8, supported by the base 1, heats water to generate steam. With the close cooperation of the water tank 2, mesh plate 3, top cover 4, sealing ring 5, annular cover 6, and mesh plate 13, the steam enters the steamer rack 23 through the mesh plate 3 and mesh plate 13. The steam is introduced from low to high in the steamer rack 23 to steam the food. Multiple sets of steamer racks 23 are arranged in a circular or vertical stack to facilitate the batch steaming of food. After a set of food is steamed, the handle 20 is rotated to move the threaded rod 16 and cover plate 22 upwards, so that the steamer racks 23 can be removed and replaced independently. This multi-layer rice steamer can steam food in batches, facilitates the independent removal and replacement of each layer, avoids interference when taking food out of and out of each layer, and improves the convenience of taking food out and out of the multi-layer rice steamer.

[0034] A servo motor 9 is installed on the side wall of the annular cover 6. A first worm gear 10 is installed at the output end of the servo motor 9. A rotating shaft 11 is installed at the center of the bottom end of the mesh disk 13. The mesh disk 13 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 11, and the rotating shaft 11 is movably connected to the mesh plate 3.

[0035] A first worm gear 12 is fitted on the surface of the rotating shaft 11. The rotating shaft 11 is fixedly connected to the first worm gear 12. The first worm gear 12 meshes with the first worm 10. The output end of the control panel 7 is electrically connected to the input end of the heater 8 and the servo motor 9.

[0036] When a large amount of steaming or cooking is required, the servo motor 9 is turned on. Supported by the annular cover 6, the servo motor 9 drives the first worm gear 10 to rotate. Under the meshing of the first worm gear 10 and the first worm wheel 12, the first worm gear 10 drives the first worm wheel 12 to rotate. The top cover 4 seals the mesh plate 13 through the sealing ring 5 to prevent steam from escaping from the gap between the mesh plate 13 and the top cover 4. The first worm wheel 12 drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate. The rotating shaft 11 drives the mesh plate 13, the gantry frame 14, and the steamer rack 23 to rotate circumferentially around the rotating shaft 11, so that the steamer rack 23 can be rotated to one side to place food. This realizes the convenient circumferential rotation of the multi-layer rice steamer for placing food and improves the efficiency of food placement in the multi-layer rice steamer.

[0037] Working principle: When steaming rice, place the food into the multiple steamer racks 23, arranging them in sequence so that the lower annular block 25 contacts the annular groove 26. Turn the handle 20, and with the support of the hollow box 17, the handle 20 drives the second worm gear 21 to rotate. The second worm gear 21 drives the second worm wheel 18 to rotate, and the second worm wheel 18 drives the threaded sleeve 19 to rotate. Under the threaded connection between the threaded sleeve 19 and the threaded rod 16, the threaded rod 16 is driven to move downwards. The threaded rod 16 drives... The cover plate 22 and slider 15 move downwards, with slider 15 sliding on the surface of the gantry frame 14, so that the cover plate 22 covers the top of the steamer rack 23, reducing the escape of water vapor and allowing the water vapor to fully react with the food inside the steamer rack 23. Water is poured into the water tank 2, and the heater 8 is turned on by operating the control panel 7. With the support of the base 1, the water is heated to generate water vapor. The water tank 2, mesh plate 3, top cover 4, sealing ring 5, annular cover 6, and mesh plate 13 are tightly fitted together. When closed, steam passes through the perforated plate 3 and perforated disc 13 into the steamer rack 23. Steam is introduced from low to high within the steamer rack 23 to steam the food. Multiple sets of steamer racks 23 are arranged circumferentially and stacked vertically to facilitate batch steaming. After a set of food has been steamed, rotating the handle 20 moves the threaded rod 16 and cover plate 22 upwards, allowing the individual steamer racks 23 to be removed and replaced. The servo motor 9 drives the first worm gear... The rod 10 rotates, and the first worm gear 10 drives the first worm wheel 12 to rotate. The top cover 4 seals the mesh plate 13 through the sealing ring 5 to prevent steam from escaping from the gap between the mesh plate 13 and the top cover 4. The first worm wheel 12 drives the rotating shaft 11 to rotate. The rotating shaft 11 drives the mesh plate 13, the gantry frame 14, and the steamer rack 23 to rotate in a circular motion around the rotating shaft 11, so that the steamer rack 23 can be rotated to one side to place food, thus completing the use of the rice steamer.

Claims

1. A multi-layer rice steamer, characterized in that: The system includes a base (1) and a water tank (2). The water tank (2) is installed on the top of the base (1). A control panel (7) is installed on the side wall of the base (1). A heater (8) is installed inside the water tank (2). An annular cover (6) is installed on the top of the water tank (2). A mesh plate (3) is installed inside the annular cover (6). A top cover (4) is installed on the top of the annular cover (6). A mesh plate (13) is movably installed at the center of the top cover (4). A sealing ring (5) is installed on the inner wall of the top cover (4). The mesh plate (13) is slidably connected to the top cover (4) through the sealing ring (5). Five sets of equally spaced mesh plates are installed on the top of the mesh plate (13). A gantry frame (14) is provided with sliding blocks (15) on its side walls. A cover plate (22) is installed at the bottom of the sliding block (15) inside the gantry frame (14). A threaded rod (16) is installed at the top of the cover plate (22). A hollow box (17) is installed on the outer side of the top of the gantry frame (14). The threaded rod (16) extends to the outside of the hollow box (17). A threaded sleeve (19) is fitted on the surface of the threaded rod (16) inside the hollow box (17). A second worm gear (18) is installed on the surface of the threaded sleeve (19). A second worm gear (21) is installed on the side of the hollow box (17) near the threaded rod (16).

2. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the second worm gears (21) has a handle (20) installed at one end, and the second worm gear (21) meshes with the second worm wheel (18).

3. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of each cover plate (22) is provided with multiple sets of steaming racks (23), and each steaming rack (23) is symmetrically equipped with pull rings (24) on its side wall. Each steaming rack (23) is provided with a lower annular block (25) at its bottom.

4. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of each steamer grate (23) is provided with an annular groove (26), and the lower annular block (25) of one set of steamer grates (23) is in contact with the annular groove (26) of another set of steamer grates (23).

5. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A servo motor (9) is installed on the side wall of the annular cover (6), and a first worm gear (10) is installed at the output end of the servo motor (9). A rotating shaft (11) is installed at the center of the bottom end of the mesh disk (13).

6. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The perforated plate (13) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (11), and the rotating shaft (11) is movably connected to the perforated plate (3).

7. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating shaft (11) is fitted with a first worm gear (12), and the rotating shaft (11) is fixedly connected to the first worm gear (12).

8. A multi-layer rice steamer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first worm gear (12) meshes with the first worm (10), and the output end of the control panel (7) is electrically connected to the input end of the heater (8) and the servo motor (9).

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  • Multi-layer rice steaming cabinet

    CN211066163U