Spreading device and steaming oven comprising same

Abstract

The utility model provides a spreading device and a steaming oven comprising the same, the spreading device is used for the steaming oven, the spreading device comprises a spreading part used for spreading food in the steaming oven, the spreading part comprises a spreading box, the spreading box is used for being arranged in the steaming oven, the spreading device further comprises an actuating assembly, and the actuating assembly is used for actuating the spreading part. The actuating assembly is used for acting on the material scattering box so as to drive the material scattering box to move; by means of the arrangement, the materials can evenly fall on the whole surface of the food, the area of the scattered materials on the food is further increased, the material scattering efficiency is further improved, the materials do not only fall on the local surface of the food, and the overall taste of the food can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a food dispensing device and a steam oven containing the same. Background Technology

[0002] As a kitchen appliance, a steam oven can be used for steaming, baking, or both simultaneously, achieving healthy cooking with no open flame and minimal smoke. However, the timing and evenness of adding ingredients during the steaming and baking process are crucial to the taste of the food.

[0003] Currently, most steam ovens use a method where various seasonings are added to the top and bottom surfaces of the food before cooking, or various ingredients are added after baking. Alternatively, an automatic feeding device is installed in the steam oven, which is usually controlled by a motor to open or close the feeding box.

[0004] Adding various ingredients to the surface of food before cooking at high temperatures can cause a chemical reaction between the ingredients and the food's oils due to prolonged contact at high temperatures. This can affect the taste of the food and may even generate harmful substances that could harm human health. Adding ingredients after cooking has finished also affects the taste, as the aroma of the ingredients cannot be released without proper cooking. Furthermore, the automatic dispensing device can only add ingredients to specific parts of the food, failing to evenly cover the entire food, resulting in significant differences in taste between different parts and affecting the overall flavor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art, which is that the efficiency of sprinkling the food surface with the seasoning is low and the sprinkling is uneven when the oven door is not opened during the cooking process of the steam oven, and to provide a seasoning sprinkling device and a steam oven including the same.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] A food seasoning device for a steam oven includes a seasoning dispensing section for dispensing seasonings onto food inside the steam oven. The seasoning dispensing section includes a seasoning box, which is disposed inside the steam oven.

[0008] The material spreading device also includes an actuation component that acts on the material spreading box to move the material spreading box.

[0009] In this solution, the sprinkling device also includes an actuation component, which acts on the sprinkling box to drive the sprinkling box to move. The above arrangement is conducive to the uniform distribution of the material on the entire surface of the food, further increasing the area of ​​the food covered by the sprinkling, thereby further improving the sprinkling efficiency, rather than just dropping it on a local surface of the food, which is conducive to improving the overall taste of the food.

[0010] Preferably, the material spreading part further includes a baffle plate, the material spreading box is provided with a material spreading hole, and the state of the baffle plate relative to the material spreading box can be switched between an engaged state and a disengaged state;

[0011] When in the engaged state, the baffle plate can block the material dispensing hole;

[0012] When in the separated state, the baffle plate can release the obstruction of the material dispensing hole.

[0013] In this design, the sprinkling hole allows the material to fall from the sprinkling box onto the food, and the baffle plate facilitates sprinkling when needed and stopping sprinkling when not needed.

[0014] Preferably, the baffle plate is magnetically attracted to the position where the material dispensing box has a dispensing hole, and during the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the dispensing state, the force provided by the actuation component to the material dispensing box is greater than the magnetic attraction force on the material dispensing box;

[0015] And / or, during the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the disengaging state, the baffle plate is fixed, and the material dispensing box moves relative to the baffle plate under the action of the actuation component.

[0016] In this solution, the magnetic attraction method facilitates the tight adhesion of the baffle plate to the dispensing hole of the dispensing box, further improving the material blocking effect of the baffle plate. The magnitude of the force applied to the dispensing box by the actuation component and the magnetic attraction force are beneficial to the switching between the engagement and separation states. In addition, during the switching between the engagement and separation states, the baffle plate remains stationary, and only the dispensing box moves. The above setting method can save energy consumption and also prevent the baffle plate from interfering with the dispensing of material by the dispensing box.

[0017] Preferably, the material spreading part further includes a fixing member, which is used to fix the baffle plate inside the steam oven during the process of switching from the self-joining state to the separation state.

[0018] In this design, the fasteners securely fix the baffle plate inside the oven and improve its ability to shield the food dispenser box when food is not being dispensed.

[0019] Preferably, the baffle plate has a receiving hole, and the fixing member includes a connecting rod whose length in its extending direction is adjustable so that a first end of the connecting rod in the extending direction can be received in the receiving hole or separated from the receiving hole;

[0020] The second end of the connecting rod along its extension direction is fixed to the inner wall of the inner cavity of the steam oven.

[0021] When the first end of the connecting rod is received in the receiving hole, the baffle plate is fixed.

[0022] When the first end of the connecting rod is separated from the receiving hole, the baffle plate is in an engaged state relative to the dispensing box.

[0023] In this design, the receiving hole and connecting rod facilitate the disassembly and installation of the fastener; furthermore, the length of the connecting rod is adjustable, which further improves the ease of disassembly of the fastener.

[0024] Preferably, the actuation assembly further includes a drive unit and a transmission unit, the transmission unit being drively connected between the drive unit and the dispensing box of the dispensing unit, and the transmission unit being used to convert the rotational motion of the drive unit into linear motion.

[0025] The drive unit includes a motor;

[0026] The transmission unit is a ball screw structure, including a screw and a rod assembly. The first end of the rod assembly along its extension direction is sleeved on the screw, and the second end is connected to the material dispensing box of the material dispensing unit.

[0027] When the motor is in operation, the rod assembly can move relative to the screw so that the material dispensing box moves relative to the baffle plate.

[0028] In this design, the aforementioned drive unit and transmission unit enable the movement of the sprinkling box. The transmission unit converts rotation into linear motion, ensuring the stability and precision of the sprinkling box's movement, thereby further improving the uniformity of food sprinkling within the steam oven. Furthermore, the motor-driven screw rotation method is more stable and reliable, enhancing the stability of the rod assembly's linear movement and consequently improving the stability of the sprinkling box's linear movement. Secondly, the rod assembly's first end is fitted onto the screw along its extension direction, and the second end is connected to the sprinkling box. This arrangement results in a large connection area between the rod assembly and the screw, leading to a good fixing effect.

[0029] Preferably, the rod assembly includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first end of the second connecting rod is connected to the material distribution box of the material distribution part, the second end is vertically connected to the first connecting rod, and the end of the first connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is connected to the screw.

[0030] In this design, the second connecting rod increases the connection area between the rod assembly and the dispensing box, as well as the structural strength of the rod assembly itself. Furthermore, the first connecting rod enables the entire rod assembly to move linearly, thereby driving the dispensing box to move linearly. Additionally, with this structural design, even for larger dispensing boxes, the connection can still be reliably achieved through the rod assembly, thus enabling reliable driving of the dispensing box by the drive unit.

[0031] Preferably, the first connecting rod includes a mounting portion and a connecting portion connected to the mounting portion. The mounting portion is annular and is fitted onto the screw rod. The connecting portion is connected to the end of the mounting portion away from the screw rod. The second end of the second connecting rod is connected to the lower surface of the connecting portion.

[0032] And / or, the material dispensing box includes through holes spaced apart on the outer side wall of the material dispensing box, and the second end of each second connecting rod is provided with a locking structure that engages with the through holes.

[0033] In this design, the mounting part is annular and nested around the outer periphery of the screw, increasing the mounting area between the first connecting rod and the screw, and also facilitating the rotation of the screw onto the first connecting rod; in addition, the connecting part is connected to the end of the mounting part away from the screw, which is beneficial for installing the second connecting rod in a preset position;

[0034] The interlocking structure and through-hole design can improve the fixing effect between the material dispensing box and the second connecting rod.

[0035] Preferably, the spreading device further includes a guide member having a guide hole extending along the moving direction of the spreading box;

[0036] The second end of the rod assembly passes through a guide hole and is inserted into the guide member, and the guide member is located between the first end of the rod assembly and the material spreading part.

[0037] In this design, the guide component guides the movement of the material dispensing box, thus facilitating its movement along a preset direction. Furthermore, the second end of the rod assembly passes through the guide hole into the guide component, and the guide component is located between the first end of the rod assembly and the material dispensing section. This arrangement allows for adjustment of the depth of the material dispensing box within the inner liner according to different needs, as well as for movement and adjustment at different depths.

[0038] This utility model also provides a steam oven including the feeding device described above.

[0039] In this design, the food spreading device is used to spread food in the steam oven.

[0040] Preferably, a heat dissipation channel is formed between the top wall of the inner liner and the top plate of the box body. The drive unit and the screw are located in the heat dissipation channel. The first end of the rod assembly is located in the heat dissipation channel, and the second end of the rod assembly passes through the top wall of the inner liner and is located inside the inner liner.

[0041] In this design, the heat dissipation channel facilitates the rapid dissipation of heat from the steam oven when heating is stopped, preventing further heating of already steamed or baked food and thus avoiding any impact on taste. Furthermore, the drive unit and screw are located within the heat dissipation channel, with the first end of the rod assembly situated within it and the second end passing through the top wall of the inner cavity and located inside the cavity. This arrangement allows for a more compact placement of the movable heating device within the steam oven, reducing the space it occupies.

[0042] Preferably, the spreading device further includes a guide member having a guide hole extending along the moving direction of the spreading box; wherein, the second end of the rod assembly passes through the guide hole into the guide member, and the guide member is located between the first end of the rod assembly and the spreading part;

[0043] The top wall of the inner cavity is provided with a through hole, and the second end of the rod assembly passes through the through hole and is located inside the inner cavity; wherein, the through hole serves as a guide hole, and the steam oven also includes a seal made of a high-temperature resistant material, which fills the space between the outer wall surface of the second end of the rod assembly and the wall surface of the through hole.

[0044] In this design, the through hole facilitates the feeding device's insertion into the inner liner and allows the connecting part to move flexibly in a straight line. At the same time, the through hole on the inner liner can be directly used as a guide hole, which helps to simplify the structure of the steam oven. In addition, the sealing element helps to prevent heat loss from the inner liner. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0048] Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present invention (without guide members).

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0050] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material spreading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of the material spreading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material dispensing box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0055] Spreading device 1

[0056] Spreading section 11

[0057] Feeding box 111

[0058] Feeding hole 1111

[0059] Through hole 1112

[0060] baffle plate 112

[0061] Receiver 1121

[0062] Fastener 12

[0063] Link 121

[0064] Motor 13

[0065] Transmission Unit 14

[0066] Screw 141

[0067] Rod assembly 142

[0068] First connecting rod 1421

[0069] Installation Department 14211

[0070] Connector 14212

[0071] Second connecting rod 1422

[0072] 14221 interlocking structure

[0073] Steam oven 2

[0074] Box 21

[0075] Inner liner 22

[0076] Through hole 221

[0077] Guide component 222

[0078] Guide hole 223

[0079] Top Wall 224

[0080] Seal 225

[0081] Heat dissipation channel 23 Detailed Implementation

[0082] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this does not limit the scope of the present invention to the present invention.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model provides a food spreading device 1 for use in a steam oven 2. The food spreading device 1 includes a spreading part 11 for spreading food in the steam oven 2. The spreading part 11 includes a spreading box 111, which is disposed inside the steam oven 2. The food spreading device 1 also includes an actuation component, which acts on the spreading box 111 to drive the spreading box 111 to move.

[0084] In this embodiment, the sprinkling device 1 further includes an actuation component, which acts on the sprinkling box 111 to drive the sprinkling box 111 to move. The above arrangement is conducive to the uniform distribution of the material on the entire surface of the food, further increasing the area of ​​the food to which the material is sprinkled, thereby further improving the sprinkling efficiency, rather than just dropping it on a local surface of the food, which is conducive to improving the overall taste of the food.

[0085] It should be noted that the sprinkling box 111 is located at the side of the steam oven 2 to allow space for the sprinkling box 111 to move. The bottom plate of the sprinkling box 111 has multiple sprinkling holes 1111 for sprinkling material to fall, so as to improve the uniformity of sprinkling material. In addition, the material of the sprinkling box 111 is heat-resistant, or the outer wall of the sprinkling box 111 is a hollow heat-insulating structure to prevent the material in the sprinkling box 111 from melting due to high temperature steaming and baking.

[0086] refer to Figures 1 to 3 It is understood that the material spreading unit 11 also includes a baffle plate 112, and the material spreading box 111 is provided with a material spreading hole 1111. The state of the baffle plate 112 relative to the material spreading box 111 can switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When in the engaged state, the baffle plate 112 can block the material spreading hole 1111; when in the disengaged state, the baffle plate 112 can release the blockage of the material spreading hole 1111.

[0087] In this embodiment, the sprinkling hole 1111 allows the material to fall from the sprinkling box 111 onto the food, and the baffle plate 112 facilitates sprinkling when it is needed and stopping sprinkling when it is not needed.

[0088] It should be noted that multiple sprinkling holes 1111 can be set, and the area of ​​the baffle plate 112 can completely cover all the sprinkling holes 1111. Due to the initial position of the sprinkling box 111, the baffle plate 112 is also set at the side of the steam oven 2 and below the sprinkling box 111. When the sprinkling box 111 sprinkles, the above setting method prevents the baffle plate 112 from blocking the main area of ​​the food.

[0089] refer to Figures 1 to 3 It is understood that the baffle plate 112 is magnetically attracted to the position where the material dispensing box 111 has the dispensing hole 1111. During the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the dispensing state, the force provided by the actuation component to the material dispensing box 111 is greater than the magnetic attraction force on the material dispensing box 111; and / or, during the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the dispensing state, the baffle plate 112 is fixed, and the material dispensing box 111 moves relative to the baffle plate 112 under the action of the actuation component.

[0090] In this embodiment, the magnetic attraction method facilitates the tight adhesion of the baffle plate 112 to the dispensing hole 1111 of the dispensing box 111, further improving the material blocking effect of the baffle plate 112. The magnitude of the force applied to the dispensing box 111 by the actuating component and the magnetic attraction force are beneficial to the switching between the engagement state and the separation state. In addition, during the switching between the engagement state and the separation state, the baffle plate 112 remains fixed, and only the dispensing box 111 moves. The above-mentioned arrangement can save energy consumption. Furthermore, it can also prevent the baffle plate 112 from interfering with the dispensing of material by the dispensing box 111.

[0091] It should be noted that the baffle plate 112 can be a magnetic plate, which is attached to the bottom plate of the material dispensing box 111 to ensure the sealing of the material dispensing box 111 and prevent the material from falling out. In addition, in other alternative embodiments, the baffle plate 112 can also be embedded in the material dispensing box 111 or snapped onto the material dispensing box 111, or a connection method that allows the material dispensing box 111 to move and separate from the baffle plate 112.

[0092] refer to Figures 1 to 3 It is understood that the material spreading part 11 also includes a fixing member 12, which is used to fix the baffle plate 112 inside the steam oven 2 during the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the separation state.

[0093] In this embodiment, the fastener 12 makes the baffle plate 112 more securely fixed inside the steam oven 2, and improves the shielding effect on the sprinkling box 111 when sprinkling is not required.

[0094] refer to Figures 6 to 7It is understood that the baffle plate 112 has a receiving hole 1121, and the fixing member 12 includes a connecting rod 121. The length of the connecting rod 121 in its extension direction is adjustable so that the first end of the connecting rod 121 in the extension direction can be received in the receiving hole 1121 or separated from the receiving hole 1121. The second end of the connecting rod 121 in the extension direction is fixed to the inner wall of the inner liner 22 of the steam oven 2. When the first end of the connecting rod 121 is received in the receiving hole 1121, the baffle plate 112 is fixed. When the first end of the connecting rod 121 is separated from the receiving hole 1121, the baffle plate 112 is in an engaged state relative to the sprinkling box 111.

[0095] In this embodiment, the receiving hole 1121 and the connecting rod 121 facilitate the disassembly and installation of the fastener 12; in addition, the length of the connecting rod 121 can be adjusted, further improving the convenience of disassembling the fastener 12.

[0096] In this embodiment, when no material is needed, the baffle plate 112 is magnetically attached to the bottom of the material dispensing box 111, and then the connecting rod 121 on the baffle plate 112 retracts away from the receiving hole 1121. When material needs to be dispensed, the connecting rod 121 extends to be received in the receiving hole 1121. Once the connecting rod 121 enters the receiving hole 1121, it is sufficient to fix the baffle plate 112 without needing to extend further. Then the material dispensing box 111 moves away from the baffle plate 112 to dispense material. After the material dispensing is completed, the material dispensing box 111 moves back to its original position, and the baffle plate 112 is magnetically attached to the bottom of the material dispensing box 111 again to stop dispensing. Then the connecting rod 121 on the baffle plate 112 retracts away from the receiving hole 1121.

[0097] It should be noted that the receiving hole 1121 can be set at any position on the outer peripheral wall of the baffle plate 112 that does not obstruct the material; in addition, in this embodiment, the connection method between the connecting rod 121 and the receiving hole 1121 is only a preferred structural arrangement. In other alternative embodiments, the connecting rod 121 and the receiving hole 1121 can also be set to any structure that is suitable for this, such as bolt connection or snap connection, etc. Furthermore, the sprinkling box 111 and the baffle plate 112 are located inside the inner liner 22 and close to the side wall of the inner liner 22. When the sprinkling box 111 sprinkles material, the baffle plate 112 obstructs the main area of ​​the food and also provides space for the movement of the sprinkling box 111.

[0098] refer to Figures 6 to 7It is understood that the actuation assembly also includes a drive unit and a transmission unit 14. The transmission unit 14 is connected between the drive unit and the material dispensing box 111 of the material dispensing unit 11. The transmission unit 14 is used to convert the rotational motion of the drive unit into linear motion. The drive unit includes a motor 13. The transmission unit 14 is a ball screw structure and includes a screw 141 and a rod assembly 142. The first end of the rod assembly 142 along its extension direction is sleeved on the screw 141, and the second end is connected to the material dispensing box 111 of the material dispensing unit 11. When the motor 13 is in the working state, the rod assembly 142 can move relative to the screw 141, so that the material dispensing box 111 moves relative to the baffle plate 112.

[0099] In this embodiment, the aforementioned drive unit and transmission unit 14 enable the movement of the sprinkling box 111. Furthermore, the transmission unit 14 converts rotation into linear motion, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the sprinkling box 111's movement, thereby further improving the uniformity of food sprinkling within the steam oven 2. Additionally, the method by which the motor 13 drives the screw 141 to rotate is more stable and reliable, thereby improving the stability of the linear movement of the rod assembly 142, and consequently, the stability of the linear movement of the sprinkling box 111. Secondly, the first end of the rod assembly 142 along its extension direction is sleeved on the screw 141, and the second end is connected to the sprinkling box 111. This arrangement results in a large connection area between the rod assembly 142 and the screw 141, leading to a good fixing effect.

[0100] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the input of the transmission unit 14 is rotation and the output is linear motion. In this embodiment, the mechanism of the motor 13, screw 141 and rod assembly 142 (the structure of rotation becoming linear motion) is only a preferred structural arrangement. In other alternative embodiments, the motor 13 driving screw 141 can also be set to any structure that is suitable for this, such as a crank-slider mechanism or a cam mechanism.

[0101] refer to Figures 6 to 7 It is understood that the rod assembly 142 includes a first connecting rod 1421 and a second connecting rod 1422. The first end of the second connecting rod 1422 is connected to the material dispensing box 111 of the material dispensing part 11, and the second end is vertically connected to the first connecting rod 1421. The end of the first connecting rod 1421 away from the second connecting rod 1422 is connected to the screw 141.

[0102] In this embodiment, the second connecting rod 1422 increases the connection area between the rod assembly 142 and the material dispensing box 111, as well as the structural strength of the rod assembly 142 itself. Furthermore, the first connecting rod 1421 enables the entire rod assembly 142 to move linearly, thereby driving the material dispensing box 111 to move linearly. Additionally, with the above structural arrangement, even for a large material dispensing box 111, a reliable connection can still be achieved through the rod assembly 142, thus enabling reliable driving of the material dispensing box 111 by the drive unit. It should be noted that when the first connecting rod 1421 moves to the end of the screw 141, it cannot continue forward. The motor 13 senses an increase in current and immediately stops rotating in reverse (forward) and begins rotating clockwise (counter-clockwise). This reversal process drives the first connecting rod 1421 to move spirally from the center to the left (right), thus forming a periodic reciprocating motion. Moreover, the motor 13 can control the movement speed of the first connecting rod 1421, thereby controlling the dispensing rate of the material dispensing box 111.

[0103] refer to Figures 6 to 9 It is understood that the first connecting rod 1421 includes a mounting portion 14211 and a connecting portion 14212 connected to the mounting portion 14211. The mounting portion 14211 is annular and is sleeved on the screw 141. The connecting portion 14212 is connected to the end of the mounting portion 14211 away from the screw 141. The second end of the second connecting rod 1422 is connected to the lower surface of the connecting portion 14212. And / or, the material dispensing box 111 includes through holes 1112, which are spaced apart on the outer side wall of the material dispensing box 111. The second end of each second connecting rod 1422 is provided with a locking structure 14221, which engages with the through hole 1112.

[0104] In this embodiment, the mounting portion 14211 is annular and nested around the outer periphery of the screw 141, increasing the mounting area of ​​the first connecting rod 121 and the screw 141, and also facilitating the rotation of the screw 141 onto the first connecting rod 1421. In addition, the connecting portion 14212 is connected to the end of the mounting portion 14211 away from the screw 141, which is beneficial for installing the second connecting rod 1422 in a preset position. The matching arrangement of the engaging structure 14221 and the through hole 1112 can improve the fixing effect between the material dispensing box 111 and the second connecting rod 1422.

[0105] It should be noted that there can be multiple through holes 1112 and second connecting rods 121, and the number of through holes 1112 should match the number of second connecting rods 1422. In addition, the spacing between through holes 1112 should be as large as possible, and the width of the material dispensing box 111 should be able to cover the width of the inner liner 22. This will make the force on the material dispensing box 111 more even and less prone to shaking, so as to prevent affecting the dispensing effect.

[0106] refer to Figures 6 to 7 It is understood that the spreading device 1 also includes a guide member 222, which has a guide hole 223 that extends along the moving direction of the spreading box 111; wherein, the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the guide hole 223 and is inserted into the guide member 222, and the guide member 222 is located between the first end of the rod assembly 142 and the spreading part 11.

[0107] In this embodiment, the guide member 222 can guide the movement of the material dispensing box 111, thereby facilitating the movement of the material dispensing box 111 along a preset direction. In addition, the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the guide hole 223 and is inserted into the guide member 222, and the guide member 222 is located between the first end of the rod assembly 142 and the material dispensing part 11. The above arrangement is conducive to adjusting the position and depth of the material dispensing box 111 in the inner liner 22 according to different needs, as well as moving and adjusting at different depths.

[0108] It should be noted that the guide hole 223 can be circular, square, or any other shape that allows the material dispensing box 111 to move, and the guide hole 223 cannot extend out of the inner liner 22.

[0109] This utility model also provides a steam oven 2 including the above-mentioned feeding device 1.

[0110] In this embodiment, the sprinkling device 1 is used to sprinkle food in the steam oven 2.

[0111] It should be noted that the initial position of the sprinkling device 1 is located on one side of the steam oven 2, not in the middle area. This is to prevent the food in the middle area of ​​the steam oven 2 from being blocked by the baffle plate 112 and thus unable to be fed.

[0112] refer to Figures 1 to 3 It is understood that a heat dissipation channel 23 is formed between the top wall 224 of the inner liner 22 and the top plate of the box 21. The drive unit and the screw 141 are located in the heat dissipation channel 23. The first end of the rod assembly 142 is located in the heat dissipation channel 23, and the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the top wall 224 of the inner liner 22 and is located inside the inner liner 22.

[0113] In this embodiment, the heat dissipation channel 23 facilitates the rapid dissipation of heat from the entire steam oven 2 when heating is stopped, preventing further heating of already steamed or baked food and affecting its taste. Furthermore, the drive unit and screw 141 are located in the heat dissipation channel 23, the first end of the rod assembly 142 is located in the heat dissipation channel 23, and the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the top wall 224 of the inner cavity 22 and is located inside the inner cavity 22. This arrangement makes the movable heating device more compact in the steam oven 2, reducing the space occupied.

[0114] refer to Figures 1 to 3It is understood that the spreading device 1 also includes a guide member 222, which has a guide hole 223 that extends along the moving direction of the spreading box 111; wherein, the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the guide hole 223 and is inserted into the guide member 222, and the guide member 222 is located between the first end of the rod assembly 142 and the spreading part 11.

[0115] A through hole 221 is provided on the top wall 224 of the inner cavity 22. The second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through the through hole 221 and is located inside the inner cavity 22. The through hole 221 serves as a guide hole 223. The steam oven 2 also includes a sealing element 225, which is made of a high-temperature resistant material and fills the space between the outer wall surface of the second end of the rod assembly 142 and the wall surface of the through hole 221. In this embodiment, the through hole 221 facilitates the insertion of the feeding device 1 into the inner cavity 22 and allows the connecting part 14212 to move flexibly in a straight line. At the same time, the through hole 221 on the inner cavity 22 directly serves as a guide hole 223, which helps to simplify the structure of the steam oven 2. In addition, the sealing element 225 helps to prevent heat loss from the inner cavity 22.

[0116] It should be noted that the guide hole 223 can be either built into the spreading device 1 or provided on the object to which the spreading device 1 is to be installed (such as the inner liner 22 in this embodiment). That is to say, in other alternative embodiments, both the through hole 221 and the guide hole 223 can exist simultaneously. In this case, the guide member 222 is connected to the inner liner 22, and the second end of the rod assembly 142 passes through both the guide hole 223 and the through hole 221.

[0117] The process of the feeding device 1 in the steam oven 2 of this embodiment feeding is as follows:

[0118] When it is necessary to sprinkle the ingredients, the fixing member 12 fixes the baffle plate 112 in the steam oven 2, and the actuation component moves the sprinkling box 111 to release the baffle plate 112 from blocking the sprinkling hole 1111, so that the ingredients in the sprinkling box 111 fall onto the food.

[0119] After the material is dispensed, the actuation component moves the material dispenser 111 back to its original position, restoring the obstruction of the material dispenser 112 from the material dispenser hole 1111, thereby stopping the material in the material dispenser 111 from falling onto the food. Then, the fixing component 12 is removed to release its fixation to the obstruction of the material dispenser 112.

[0120] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship of the device or component during normal use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation at any time, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model in this respect.

[0121] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A seasoning device for a steam oven, the seasoning device comprising a seasoning section for seasoning food inside the steam oven, the seasoning section comprising a seasoning box for placement inside the steam oven, characterized in that, The material spreading device further includes an actuation component, which acts on the material spreading box to drive the material spreading box to move.

2. The spreading device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material spreading part also includes a baffle plate, and the material spreading box is provided with a material spreading hole. The state of the baffle plate relative to the material spreading box can be switched between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When in the engaged state, the baffle plate can block the material dispensing hole; When in the separated state, the baffle plate can release the obstruction of the material dispensing hole.

3. The spreading device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle plate is magnetically attracted to the position where the material dispensing box has a dispensing hole. During the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the dispensing state, the force provided by the actuation component to the material dispensing box is greater than the magnetic attraction force on the material dispensing box. And / or, during the process of switching from the self-engaging state to the disengaging state, the baffle plate is fixed, and the material dispensing box moves relative to the baffle plate under the action of the actuation component.

4. The spreading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The material spreading part also includes a fixing member, which is used to fix the baffle plate inside the steam oven during the process of switching from the self-joining state to the separation state.

5. The spreading device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The baffle plate has a receiving hole, and the fixing member includes a connecting rod whose length in its extending direction is adjustable so that a first end of the connecting rod in the extending direction can be received in the receiving hole or separated from the receiving hole. The second end of the connecting rod along its extension direction is fixed to the inner wall of the inner cavity of the steam oven. When the first end of the connecting rod is received in the receiving hole, the baffle plate is fixed. When the first end of the connecting rod is separated from the receiving hole, the baffle plate is in an engaged state relative to the dispensing box.

6. The spreading device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The actuation assembly further includes a drive unit and a transmission unit, the transmission unit being tractively connected between the drive unit and the material dispensing box, and the transmission unit being used to convert the rotational motion of the drive unit into linear motion. The drive unit includes a motor; The transmission part is a ball screw structure, including a screw and a rod assembly. The first end of the rod assembly along its extension direction is sleeved on the screw, and the second end is connected to the material dispensing box. When the motor is in operation, the rod assembly can move relative to the screw, so that the material dispensing box moves relative to the baffle plate.

7. The spreading device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The rod assembly includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The first end of the second connecting rod is connected to the material dispensing box, and the second end is perpendicularly connected to the first connecting rod. The end of the first connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is connected to the screw.

8. The spreading device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first connecting rod includes a mounting portion and a connecting portion connected to the mounting portion. The mounting portion is annular and is fitted onto the screw. The connecting portion is connected to the end of the mounting portion away from the screw. The second end of the second connecting rod is connected to the lower surface of the connecting portion. And / or, the material dispensing box includes a through hole, the through hole being located on the outer side wall of the material dispensing box, and the second end of the second connecting rod is provided with a locking structure, the locking structure engaging with the through hole.

9. The spreading device according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The material spreading device further includes a guide member having a guide hole that extends along the moving direction of the material spreading box; The second end of the rod assembly passes through the guide hole and is inserted into the guide member, and the guide member is located between the first end of the rod assembly and the material spreading part.

10. A steam oven, characterized in that, The steam oven also includes a feeding device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

11. A steam oven, comprising a housing and an inner liner, wherein the inner liner is disposed inside the housing, characterized in that, The steam oven also includes the material dispensing device as described in claim 6; A heat dissipation channel is formed between the top wall of the inner liner and the top plate of the box body. The drive unit and the screw are disposed in the heat dissipation channel. The first end of the rod assembly is located in the heat dissipation channel, and the second end of the rod assembly passes through the top wall of the inner liner and is located inside the inner liner.

12. The steam oven as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The material spreading device further includes a guide member having a guide hole extending along the moving direction of the material spreading box; wherein, the second end of the rod assembly passes through the guide hole into the guide member, and the guide member is located between the first end of the rod assembly and the material spreading part; The top wall of the inner liner is provided with a through hole, and the second end of the rod assembly passes through the through hole and is located inside the inner liner; wherein, the through hole serves as the guide hole; The steam oven also includes a seal made of a high-temperature resistant material, which fills the space between the outer wall of the second end of the rod assembly and the wall of the through hole.

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