Base assembly and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a base assembly and cooking equipment, the cooking equipment is provided with a cooking cavity, the base assembly comprises a base, a steam generation assembly and a water control assembly, the steam generation assembly and the water control assembly are both arranged in the base, and the steam generation assembly is used for providing steam into the cooking cavity. The water control assembly comprises a valve body shell and a sealing piece, a water inlet is formed in the valve body shell, a part of the sealing piece penetrates through the water inlet, the sealing piece can move relative to the water inlet so that the sealing piece can open or close the water inlet, a gap is formed between the side portion of the sealing piece and the inner wall of the water inlet, and under the condition that the water inlet is opened through the sealing piece, the sealing piece can close the water inlet. The water inlet communicates with the water supply end and the steam generation assembly. A certain distance is kept between the side portion of the sealing piece and the inner wall of the water inlet, and in the process that the sealing piece moves relative to the water inlet, the sealing piece cannot rub the inner wall of the water inlet, so that the situation that the sealing piece deforms due to rubbing is avoided, and the situation that the water inlet is blocked due to deformation of the sealing piece is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically, to a base assembly and a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] For cooking appliances that require steam heating, water from the water source flows into the steam generator through the inlet. The water inside the steam generator is heated to produce steam. When it is not necessary to add water to the steam generator, the inlet is usually sealed off using a seal.

[0003] During the process of opening the water inlet with the seal, deformation of the seal may cause partial blockage of the water inlet, resulting in poor water intake. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] In view of this, in a first aspect, the present invention proposes a base assembly for a cooking device having a cooking cavity. The base assembly includes: a base; a steam generating assembly disposed within the base, the steam generating assembly being used to supply steam to the cooking cavity; and a water control assembly disposed within the base, the water control assembly including a valve body housing and a seal, the valve body housing having a water inlet, a portion of the seal passing through the water inlet, and the seal being movable relative to the water inlet to open or close the water inlet, a gap being present between the side of the seal and the inner wall of the water inlet, and when the seal opens the water inlet, the water inlet being used to connect the water supply end and the steam generating assembly.

[0006] Water from the water supply end can enter the steam generating component through a pipe. The steam generating component heats the water inside, turning it into steam. The cooking equipment has a cooking chamber, and the steam in the steam generating component can heat the food inside.

[0007] In the water control assembly, a seal is mounted on the valve body housing, which has a water inlet. The seal can move relative to the water inlet, allowing it to open or close. When the seal opens the water inlet, the passage between the water supply end and the steam generating assembly is opened, allowing water from the water supply end to enter the steam generating assembly. When the seal closes the water inlet, it closes the passage between the water supply end and the steam generating assembly.

[0008] A portion of the seal passes through the inlet, and the side of the seal maintains a certain distance from the inner wall of the inlet. That is, regardless of whether the seal is in the inlet open or closed state, the side of the seal does not adhere to the inner wall of the inlet. During the movement of the seal relative to the inlet, the seal will not rub against the inner wall of the inlet, thereby avoiding deformation of the seal due to rubbing and preventing the seal from blocking the inlet due to deformation. When the seal is in the inlet, the smooth flow of water into the inlet can be guaranteed.

[0009] In addition, the base assembly according to the above-described technical solution provided by this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] In some technical solutions, optionally, the width W of the gap satisfies W≥0.2mm.

[0011] During the movement of the seal relative to the inlet, if the seal deviates to a certain extent, there is still a problem of the seal rubbing against the inner wall of the inlet. Therefore, in order to allow for the deviation of the seal, this solution limits the distance between the seal and the inner wall of the inlet to at least 0.2mm. Even if the seal deviates to a certain extent, the seal is not likely to rub against the inner wall of the inlet, thus avoiding the seal from blocking the inlet due to deformation and ensuring the smooth flow of water into the inlet.

[0012] In some technical solutions, optionally, the width W of the gap satisfies 0.2mm≤W≤5mm.

[0013] When the seal and the inner wall of the inlet are spaced apart, the upper limit of the width of the gap between the seal and the inner wall of the inlet needs to be limited. In this solution, the maximum width of the gap between the seal and the inner wall of the inlet is limited to 5mm. This avoids the gap between the seal and the inner wall of the inlet being too large, which would prevent the pipe diameter of the inlet from being too large and causing too much water to accumulate inside after use, thus avoiding hygiene and safety issues and ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the inlet.

[0014] In some technical solutions, the water control assembly may optionally include: an elastic element connected to the valve body housing and the seal, the elastic element being used to provide an elastic force for resetting the seal.

[0015] The elastic element is mounted on the valve body housing, and the seal is connected to the elastic element. When the seal opens the inlet, the elastic element deforms. When the inlet needs to be closed, the elastic element uses its elasticity to move and reset the seal. By using the elastic element and the seal in conjunction, no additional drive component is needed to reset the seal when the inlet is closed, which simplifies the structure of the base assembly.

[0016] In some technical solutions, the water supply end may optionally include a water outlet, with the bottom of the base as a reference, the water outlet being higher than the water inlet, or the water outlet being flush with the water inlet.

[0017] The water outlet at the water supply end is not lower than the water inlet of the water control component. Without a water pump, the water in the tank flows to the inlet under gravity, thus saving on the need for a water pump and its related connecting parts, and simplifying the structure of the base assembly. Furthermore, since no water pump is needed as a driving source when using the cooking equipment, the noise level during operation is reduced, improving user comfort.

[0018] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating assembly includes a heating plate and a steam generating element. The heating plate is used to heat the water in the steam generating element to generate steam. The water control assembly also includes a temperature switch. The temperature of the temperature switch changes with the temperature of the heating plate. When the temperature of the temperature switch is greater than or equal to a first set temperature T1, the water control assembly pushes the seal to open the water inlet. When the temperature of the temperature switch is less than a second set temperature T2, the water control assembly closes the water inlet, where T1 ≥ T2.

[0019] When the steam generating unit is in operation, the heating plate heats up, and the temperature switch in the water control component changes with the heating plate; that is, as the heating plate temperature rises, the temperature switch temperature also rises. When the temperature switch reaches the first set temperature, the passage between the water supply and the steam generating unit is opened, allowing water from the water supply to enter the steam generating unit. In this state, the heating plate is at a high temperature, and the water entering the steam generating unit evaporates rapidly to form steam. During the evaporation process, the temperature of the heating plate gradually decreases, and the temperature switch temperature also decreases. When the temperature switch temperature falls below the second set temperature, the water control component closes the passage between the water supply and the steam generating unit, stopping water from entering the steam generating unit. In this state, the heating plate continues to heat up until the temperature switch temperature reaches the first set temperature again, at which point the water control component reopens the passage between the water supply and the steam generating unit, repeating the above process.

[0020] In this way, the water control component can open or close the passage between the water supply and the steam generator based on the temperature of the temperature switch, thereby allowing the cooking equipment to control the water intake status within the steam generator through the temperature switch. This enables the cooking equipment to automatically fill with water, eliminating the need for users to manually open or close the water inlet, reducing the risk of the heating plate burning dry for extended periods, and improving the convenience and safety of water supply. Users do not need to be present during cooking, providing greater convenience. Furthermore, the water control component ensures a precise amount of water enters the steam generator, and the heating plate heats this precise amount of water, increasing the speed at which the heating plate generates steam and helping to shorten cooking time.

[0021] In some technical solutions, optionally, both the valve body housing and the temperature switch are connected to the heating plate.

[0022] All components in the water control assembly are assembled on the same component, which facilitates the control of assembly and dimensional errors and avoids the height deviation that occurs after assembly when each component is assembled on a different component, which could cause the temperature switch to deform and fail to push the seal. In this solution, all components are assembled on the heating plate of the steam generating assembly to ensure installation accuracy.

[0023] In some technical solutions, the temperature switch may optionally include: a deformation part connected to the heating plate, which deforms when the temperature of the deformation part is greater than or equal to a first set temperature T1, and remains in its original state when the temperature of the deformation part is less than a second set temperature T2; and a pushing part connected to the deformation part, which pushes the seal when the deformation part deforms.

[0024] The pushing part comes into contact with the deforming part, and the pushing part overlaps in the deforming part at a position where deformation can occur. The deforming part is used to push the pushing part, and when the deforming part deforms, the pushing part can follow the deformation of the deforming part to move.

[0025] The actuating part can drive the sealing part to move as it follows the movement of the deforming part, so as to open or close the passage between the water supply end and the steam generator.

[0026] Thus, with the deformation section and the sealing component staggered, the linkage between the two can be achieved through the pushing section, facilitating a reasonable layout of the internal structure of the cooking equipment.

[0027] In some technical solutions, optionally, the valve body shell is also provided with a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe includes a bottom wall of the pipe, a recessed part is provided on the bottom wall of the pipe, and the water inlet is located on the recessed part.

[0028] The bottom wall of the water inlet pipe is defined as the pipe bottom wall. A recessed section is located on this bottom wall, lower than other parts of the pipe. The water inlet is situated on the inner wall of this recessed section. Because of its recessed structure, the recess is positioned at a lower point within the pipe bottom wall, allowing water to flow easily towards it and ensuring smooth water intake.

[0029] In some technical solutions, optionally, the first end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet, and the water inlet pipe is inclined towards the water inlet from the first end to the second end.

[0030] Incline the water inlet pipe toward the water inlet hole so that the water inside the pipe can gather toward the inlet, improving the smoothness of water intake.

[0031] In some technical solutions, optionally, the water supply end has a water outlet, and the side of the steam generating component has a water inlet, with the water outlet being higher than the water inlet.

[0032] With the inlet open, water enters the steam generator through a connector between the water supply end and the steam generator. The outlet is set higher than the water supply inlet to ensure that water from the water supply end can flow steadily into the steam generator.

[0033] In some technical solutions, the base assembly may optionally include a connecting pipe, which connects the water control assembly and the steam generating assembly.

[0034] With the inlet open, water flows into the steam generator through the connecting pipe. The water control component can be installed in a suitable position according to the reasonable layout of the components in the base, and then the inlet and the steam generator are connected through the connecting pipe.

[0035] Secondly, this utility model proposes a cooking device, including: a base assembly as described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0036] In some technical solutions, the water supply end can optionally be a water tank, which is fixed on the base.

[0037] The water tank has a water storage function, so the base assembly does not need to be connected to the user's home faucet, making it easy to place the base assembly in a location convenient for the user.

[0038] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the description that follows, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0040] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water control assembly, heating plate, and heating element in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water control assembly, heating plate, and heating element in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0044] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the temperature switch in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the temperature switch in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the temperature switch in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0048] Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the water inlet and outlet in an embodiment of this utility model is provided.

[0049] Figure label:

[0050] 100 Base assembly, 110 Base, 120 Steam generating assembly, 121 Heating plate, 122 Steam generator, 123 Heating element, 124 Water inlet, 130 Water control assembly, 131 Temperature switch, 1311 Deformation part, 1312 Pushing part, 132 Valve body shell, 133 Water valve upper cover, 134 Water valve lower cover, 135 Water inlet pipe, 1351 Pipe bottom wall, 1352 Recess, 136 Water inlet, 137 Water inlet inner cavity, 138 Sealing element, 139 Top rod, 140 Gap, 141 Elastic element, 150 Connecting pipe, 200 Water supply end, 210 Water outlet, 300 Cover, 310 Cooking cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0052] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0053] The following reference Figures 1 to 9 This invention describes a base assembly and cooking device provided according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, a base assembly 100 is proposed. The base assembly 100 is used for a cooking device, which has a cooking cavity 310. The base assembly 100 includes a base 110, a steam generating assembly 120, and a water control assembly 130. The steam generating assembly 120 and the water control assembly 130 are both disposed within the base 110. The steam generating assembly 120 is used to supply steam to the cooking cavity 310. The water control assembly 130 includes a valve body housing 132 and a seal 138. The valve body housing 132 is provided with a water inlet 136. A portion of the seal 138 passes through the water inlet 136, and the seal 138 is movable relative to the water inlet 136 to open or close the water inlet 136. A gap 140 is formed between the side of the seal 138 and the inner wall of the water inlet 136. When the seal 138 opens the water inlet 136, the water inlet 136 is used to connect the water supply end 200 and the steam generating assembly 120.

[0055] Water from the water supply end 200 can enter the steam generating component 120 through a pipe. The steam generating component 120 heats the water inside, turning it into steam. The cooking equipment has a cooking chamber 310, and the steam in the steam generating component 122 can heat the food inside.

[0056] In the water control assembly 130, a seal 138 is mounted on the valve body housing 132. An inlet 136 is provided on the valve body housing 132. The seal 138 can move relative to the inlet 136, thereby allowing the seal 138 to open or close the inlet 136. When the seal 138 opens the inlet 136, the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generating assembly 120 is opened, allowing water from the water supply end 200 to enter the steam generating assembly 120. When the seal 138 closes the inlet 136, the seal 138 closes the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generating assembly 120.

[0057] A portion of the seal 138 passes through the inlet 136, and the side of the seal 138 maintains a certain distance from the inner wall of the inlet 136. That is, regardless of whether the seal 138 is in the state of opening or closing the inlet 136, the side of the seal 138 does not adhere to the inner wall of the inlet 136. During the movement of the seal 138 relative to the inlet 136, the seal 138 will not rub against the inner wall of the inlet 136, thereby avoiding deformation of the seal 138 due to rubbing and preventing the seal 138 from blocking the inlet 136 due to deformation. When the seal 138 is in the state of opening the inlet 136, the smooth water intake of the inlet 136 can be guaranteed.

[0058] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the width W of the gap 140 satisfies W≥0.2mm.

[0059] During the movement of the seal 138 relative to the inlet 136, if the seal 138 is offset to a certain extent, there is still a problem that the seal 138 will rub against the inner wall of the inlet 136. Therefore, in order to allow for the offset of the seal 138, this solution limits the distance between the seal 138 and the inner wall of the inlet 136 to at least 0.2mm. Even if the seal 138 is offset to a certain extent, the seal 138 will not easily rub against the inner wall of the inlet 136, thus avoiding the seal 138 from blocking the inlet 136 due to deformation and ensuring the smooth water intake of the inlet 136.

[0060] In some embodiments, the width W of the gap 140 may optionally satisfy 0.2mm≤W≤5mm.

[0061] When the inner walls of the seal 138 and the inlet 136 are spaced apart, it is necessary to limit the upper limit of the width of the gap 140 between the seal 138 and the inner wall of the inlet 136. In this solution, the maximum width of the gap 140 between the seal 138 and the inner wall of the inlet 136 is limited to 5mm. This is to avoid the gap between the seal 138 and the inner wall of the inlet 136 being too large, and to prevent the inlet 136 from having an excessively large pipe diameter, which would result in too much water accumulating inside after use, thereby avoiding hygiene and safety issues and ensuring the cleanliness of the inside of the inlet 136.

[0062] For example, the width of the gap 140 is 0.2 mm, 1 mm or 5 mm.

[0063] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water control assembly 130 further includes an elastic element 141 connected to the valve body housing 132 and the seal 138, the elastic element 141 being used to provide an elastic force for resetting movement of the seal 138.

[0064] The elastic element 141 is mounted on the valve body housing 132, and the seal 138 is connected to the elastic element 141. When the seal 138 opens the inlet 136, the elastic element 141 deforms. When the inlet 136 needs to be closed, the elastic element 141 uses its elasticity to move and reset the seal 138. By using the elastic element 141 in conjunction with the seal 138, when the inlet 136 is closed, no additional drive component is needed to reset the seal 138, which simplifies the structure of the base assembly 100.

[0065] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water supply end 200 includes a water outlet 210, with the bottom of the base 110 as a reference, the water outlet 210 is higher than the water inlet 136, or the water outlet 210 is flush with the water inlet 136.

[0066] The outlet 210 of the water supply end 200 is not lower than the inlet 136 of the water control component 130. Without the aid of a water pump, the water in the tank can flow to the inlet 136 under the action of gravity, thereby saving the need for a water pump and related connecting parts, and simplifying the structure of the base assembly 100. Furthermore, when using the cooking equipment, since a water pump is not required as a driving source, the noise level during operation is reduced, improving user comfort.

[0067] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating assembly 120 includes a heating plate 121 and a steam generating element 122. The heating plate 121 is used to heat the water in the steam generating element 122 to generate steam. The water control assembly 130 further includes a temperature switch 131, the temperature of which changes with the temperature of the heating plate 121. When the temperature of the temperature switch 131 is greater than or equal to a first set temperature T1, the water control assembly 130 pushes the seal 138 to open the water inlet 136. When the temperature of the temperature switch 131 is less than a second set temperature T2, the water control assembly 130 closes the water inlet 136, where T1 ≥ T2.

[0068] When the steam generating assembly 120 is in operation, the heating plate 121 heats up, and the temperature of the temperature switch 131 in the water control assembly 130 changes with the temperature of the heating plate 121; that is, as the temperature of the heating plate 121 increases, the temperature of the temperature switch 131 also increases. When the temperature of the temperature switch 131 reaches the first set temperature, the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generating assembly 122 is opened, allowing water from the water supply end 200 to enter the steam generating assembly 122. In this state, the heating plate 121 is at a high temperature, and the water entering the steam generating assembly 122 is heated and rapidly evaporates to form steam. During the evaporation process of the water in the steam generating assembly 122, the temperature of the heating plate 121 gradually decreases, and the temperature of the temperature switch 131 also decreases. When the temperature of the temperature switch 131 is lower than the second set temperature, the water control component 130 closes the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122, and the water from the water supply end 200 stops entering the steam generator 122. Under these circumstances, the heating plate 121 can continue to heat up until the temperature of the temperature switch 131 reaches the first set temperature again. Then, the water control component 130 reopens the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122, and repeats the above process.

[0069] Thus, the water control component 130 can open or close the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122 according to the temperature of the temperature switch 131, thereby enabling the cooking equipment to control the water intake state in the steam generator 122 through the temperature of the temperature switch 131. This enables the cooking equipment to achieve automatic water intake, avoiding the need for the user to manually open or close the water inlet 136, reducing the risk of prolonged dry burning of the heating plate 121, and improving the convenience and safety of water supply to the cooking equipment. During the cooking process, the user does not need to be by the cooking equipment, providing convenience for the user's use of the cooking equipment. Furthermore, the water control component 130 ensures that a fixed amount of water enters the steam generator 122, and the heating plate 121 heats the fixed amount of water, increasing the speed at which the heating plate 121 generates steam, which helps to shorten the cooking time.

[0070] In one possible application, the first set temperature is greater than 100°C; for example, the first set temperature is 110°C or 120°C.

[0071] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating assembly 120 further includes: a heating element 123, which is connected to the heating plate 121 and is used to heat the heating plate 121; a temperature switch 131 is attached to the heating plate 121 and is located on the side of the heating element 123.

[0072] During the operation of the steam generating assembly 120, the heating element 123 heats the heating plate 121, which in turn heats the water inside the steam generating assembly 122. The temperature switch 131 is in contact with the heating plate 121, ensuring that the temperature of the temperature switch 131 is close to the temperature of the heating plate 121. In this design, the temperature switch 131 is positioned near the heating element 123. This allows the temperature of the heating element 123 to be transferred to the temperature switch 131 more quickly during the heating process, enabling the temperature switch 131 to respond more rapidly and reach the first set temperature T1 more easily, thus ensuring that water can enter the steam generating assembly 122 in a timely manner.

[0073] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the temperature switch 131 is optionally spaced apart from the heating element 123.

[0074] Temperature switch 131 is attached to heating plate 121, but temperature switch 131 needs to be spaced apart from heating element 123. The temperature change of temperature switch 131 should be mainly affected by the temperature of heating plate 121. The temperature change of heating plate 121 is used to detect whether there is water in steam generator 122. Therefore, by spaced apart temperature switch 131 and heating element 123, the temperature influence of heating element 123 on temperature switch 131 can be reduced, ensuring that the temperature change of temperature switch 131 can also accurately detect whether there is water in steam generator 122, thereby ensuring that water control component 130 accurately controls the timing of water inlet and water stoppage.

[0075] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the valve body housing 132 is connected to the heating plate 121. The valve body housing 132 is provided with a water inlet pipe 135, a water inlet 136 and a water inlet cavity 137. The water inlet pipe 135 and the water inlet cavity 137 are connected through the water inlet 136. The water inlet cavity 137 is connected to the steam generator 122. The sealing element 138 is located in the water inlet cavity 137.

[0076] The water control assembly 130 also includes a push rod 139, which is slidably connected to the valve body housing 132. One end of the push rod 139 is in contact with the seal 138, and the other end of the push rod 139 is in contact with the temperature switch 131. The temperature switch 131 is used to drive the push rod 139 to move relative to the valve body housing 132. When the seal 138 is pushed by the push rod 139, the seal 138 opens the water inlet 136. When the seal 138 is in the initial position, the seal 138 closes the water inlet 136.

[0077] Temperature switch 131 can push push rod 139, which in turn pushes seal 138. When seal 138 is pushed, it opens water inlet 136, connecting water inlet pipe 135 to water inlet cavity 137. Water from supply end 200 flows into steam generator 122 sequentially through water inlet pipe 135, water inlet 136, and water inlet cavity 137. When temperature switch 131 does not push push rod 139, it does not push seal 138, and seal 138 closes water inlet 136, preventing water from supplying end 200 from flowing into steam generator 122.

[0078] The seal 138 has a stable and highly elastic effect, making it easy to deform. A small driving force is sufficient to deform the seal 138, thus improving triggering flexibility. When the push rod 139 stops pushing the seal 138, the seal 138 can automatically reset under the action of elasticity. Furthermore, the seal 138 is relatively soft, allowing it to fit tightly against the valve body housing 132, thereby effectively sealing the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122.

[0079] The valve body housing 132 includes a water valve upper cover 133 and a water valve lower cover 134, with a seal 138 installed between the water valve upper cover 133 and the water valve lower cover 134. The water valve lower cover 134 is mounted on the heating plate 121. The seal 138 is fixed to the water valve lower cover 134, and the water inlet is located on the water valve upper cover 133. When the push rod 139 pushes the seal 138, a portion of the seal 138 rises, thereby opening the water inlet 136.

[0080] For example, the seal 138 is a rubber elastic element 141 or a silicone elastic element 141.

[0081] The elastic element 141 can assist the seal 138 in resetting by pulling or pushing it.

[0082] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, both the valve body housing 132 and the temperature switch 131 are connected to the heating plate 121.

[0083] All components in the water control assembly 130 are assembled on the same component, which facilitates the control of assembly and dimensional errors and avoids the deviation in height after assembly when each component is assembled on different components, which would cause the temperature switch 131 to deform and fail to push the seal 138. In this solution, all components are assembled on the heating plate 121 of the steam generating assembly 120 to ensure installation accuracy.

[0084] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6, Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the temperature switch 131 includes a deformable portion 1311 and a pushing portion 1312. The deformable portion 1311 is connected to the heating plate 121. When the temperature of the deformable portion 1311 is greater than or equal to a first set temperature T1, the deformable portion 1311 deforms. When the temperature of the deformable portion 1311 is less than a second set temperature T2, the deformable portion 1311 remains in its original state. The pushing portion 1312 is connected to the deformable portion 1311. When the deformable portion 1311 deforms, the pushing portion 1312 pushes the sealing member 138.

[0085] The pushing part 1312 contacts the deformable part 1311. The pushing part 1312 overlaps the deformable part 1311 at a position where deformation can occur. The deformable part 1311 is used to push the pushing part 1312. When the deformable part 1311 deforms, the pushing part 1312 can move in accordance with the deformation of the deformable part 1311.

[0086] When the actuating part 1312 moves in conjunction with the deforming part 1311, it can push the sealing member 138 to move, thereby opening or closing the passage between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122.

[0087] Thus, with the deformable part 1311 and the sealing part 138 staggered, the linkage between the two can be achieved by the pushing part 1312, which facilitates the rational layout of the internal structure of the cooking equipment.

[0088] Figure 7 In the middle, the deformable part 1311 did not deform and did not push the pushing part 1312. Figure 8 In the middle, the deformable part 1311 deforms and pushes the pushing part 1312. Figure 8 The left side of the central propulsion unit 1312 curves upward.

[0089] Temperature switch 131 can deform according to its own temperature change. For example, the material of temperature switch 131 can be a temperature-sensitive material, such as liquid crystal elastomer and memory metal, or temperature switch 131 can be a bimetallic material made of two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction.

[0090] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the valve body housing 132 is also provided with a water inlet pipe 135, the water inlet pipe 135 includes a pipe bottom wall 1351, the pipe bottom wall 1351 is provided with a recess 1352, and the water inlet 136 is provided on the recess 1352.

[0091] The bottom wall of the water inlet pipe 135 is designated as the pipe bottom wall 1351. A recessed portion 1352 is located on the pipe bottom wall 1351, lower than other positions within the pipe bottom wall 1351. The water inlet 136 is located on the inner wall of the recessed portion 1352. Because the recessed portion 1352 has a recessed structure, it is positioned at a lower level within the pipe bottom wall 1351, allowing water in the water inlet pipe 135 to easily flow towards the recessed portion 1352, ensuring smooth water intake.

[0092] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the first end of the water inlet pipe 135 is connected to the water inlet 136, and the water inlet pipe 135 is inclined toward the water inlet 136 from the first end to the second end of the water inlet pipe 135.

[0093] Incline the water inlet pipe 135 toward the water inlet hole so that the water inside the water inlet pipe 135 can gather toward the water inlet 136, thereby improving the smoothness of water intake.

[0094] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water supply end 200 has a water outlet 210, and the side of the steam generating assembly 120 is provided with a water inlet, with the water outlet 210 being higher than the water inlet 124.

[0095] With the inlet 136 open, water enters the steam generator 122 through the principle of communicating vessels between the water supply end 200 and the steam generator 122. The outlet 210 is set higher than the water supply inlet 124 to ensure that water at the water supply end 200 can flow steadily into the steam generator 122.

[0096] In some embodiments, the base assembly 100 may optionally include a connecting pipe 150, which is connected between the water control assembly 130 and the steam generating assembly 120.

[0097] With the inlet 136 open, water flows into the steam generator 122 through the connecting pipe 150. The water control component 130 can be installed in a suitable position according to the reasonable layout of the components in the base 110, and then the water control component 130 and the steam generator 122 are connected through the connecting pipe 150.

[0098] In this embodiment, the connecting pipe 150 is connected between the water inlet cavity 137 and the steam generator 122.

[0099] In an embodiment of this utility model, a cooking device is proposed, including a base assembly 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, and can achieve the same technical effect, which will not be repeated here.

[0100] For example, the cooking equipment can be a steam stew pot, a steam cooking machine, etc.

[0101] The cooking device also includes a cover 300, which covers the base assembly 100, and a cooking cavity 310 is formed between the cover 300 and the base assembly 100.

[0102] In some embodiments, the water supply end 200 is optionally a water tank, which is fixed on the base 110.

[0103] The water tank has a water storage function, so the base assembly 100 does not need to be connected to the user's home faucet, making it easy to place the base assembly 100 in a location convenient for the user to use.

[0104] The water tank is used to store water and is located at a higher position, while the steam generating assembly 120 is located at a lower position, ensuring that the water flows smoothly into the steam generating assembly 120 by gravity.

[0105] Water is supplied to the steam generator 122 by the water control component 130 in conjunction with the water tank. There is no need to set up a water pump to provide water inlet power, so the noise of the cooking equipment during operation can be reduced and the user's comfort in using the cooking equipment can be improved.

[0106] In this utility model, the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0107] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0108] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A base assembly for a cooking apparatus, the cooking apparatus having a cooking cavity, characterised in that, The base assembly comprises: a base; a steam generating assembly arranged in the base, the steam generating assembly being configured to provide steam into the cooking cavity; a water control assembly arranged in the base, the water control assembly comprising a valve housing and a sealing member, the valve housing being provided with a water inlet, a portion of the sealing member penetrating through the water inlet, and the sealing member being movable relative to the water inlet to open or close the water inlet, a gap being formed between a side of the sealing member and an inner wall of the water inlet, and the water inlet being configured to communicate a water supply end and the steam generating assembly when the sealing member opens the water inlet.

2. The base assembly of claim 1, wherein, The gap has a width W satisfying W≥0.2mm.

3. The base assembly of claim 1, wherein, The gap has a width W satisfying 0.2mm≤W≤5mm.

4. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The water control assembly further comprises: a resilient member connected to the valve housing and the sealing member, the resilient member being configured to provide a resilient force to the sealing member to provide a restoring movement.

5. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The water supply end comprises a water outlet, and the water outlet is higher than the water inlet or is flush with the water inlet with reference to a bottom of the base.

6. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The steam generating assembly comprises a heating disc and a steam generating member, and the heating disc is configured to heat water in the steam generating member to generate steam. The water control assembly further comprises: a temperature switch, a temperature of the temperature switch varying with a temperature of the heating disc, the water control assembly being configured to push the sealing member to open the water inlet when the temperature of the temperature switch is greater than or equal to a first set temperature T1, and the water control assembly closing the water inlet when the temperature of the temperature switch is less than a second set temperature T2, T1≥T2.

7. The base assembly of claim 6, wherein, The valve housing and the temperature switch are connected to the heating disc.

8. The base assembly of claim 6, wherein, The temperature switch comprises: a deformation portion connected to the heating disc, the deformation portion being deformed when the temperature of the deformation portion is greater than or equal to the first set temperature T1, and the deformation portion being in an original state when the temperature of the deformation portion is less than the second set temperature T2; a pushing portion connected to the deformation portion, the pushing portion pushing the sealing member when the deformation portion is deformed.

9. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The valve housing is further provided with a water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe comprising a pipe bottom wall, the pipe bottom wall being provided with a recess, and the water inlet being arranged on the recess.

10. The base assembly of claim 9, wherein, A first end of the water inlet pipe is in communication with the water inlet, and the water inlet pipe is inclined towards the water inlet from the first end to a second end of the water inlet pipe.

11. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The water supply end has a water outlet, and a side of the steam generating assembly is provided with a water replenishing opening, and the water outlet is higher than the water replenishing opening.

12. The base assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The base assembly further comprises: a connecting pipe connected between the water control assembly and the steam generating assembly.

13. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, The base assembly comprises: The base assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The water supply end is a water tank, and the water tank is fixed on the base.

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