Food steam oven

By setting multiple independently controlled steam outlets and diversion components on the steamer cart, the problem of food odor mixing in the steamer cart is solved, and independent steaming and energy-saving control is achieved.

CN223958656UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03DONGGUAN JUZHENG KITCHENWARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-28
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

When multiple steamers are stacked in existing steamer carts, it can easily cause food to absorb each other's flavors.

Method used

A food steam oven was designed with multiple steam outlets, each with its own control valve to control steam output, enabling independent steaming between steamers. It is equipped with a steam generator and a distribution component to ensure even steam distribution.

Benefits of technology

It enables independent steaming of food in each steamer, avoiding cross-contamination of flavors, and allows for control of steam output as needed, saving energy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a food steam oven which is provided with a cage trolley body, and a steamer can be placed on a cage trolley panel of the cage trolley body. At least two steam outlet heads are arranged on a cage trolley panel of the cage trolley main body; the cage trolley main body is provided with a steam generator and a shunting assembly; the steam generator is connected with the flow dividing assembly through a first pipeline, and the steam transmitter conveys steam to the flow dividing assembly through the first pipeline. Each steam outlet head is connected with the flow dividing assembly through a second pipeline, and the flow dividing assembly conveys steam to the steam outlet heads through the second pipelines. A control valve is arranged on each second pipeline so as to independently control whether each steam outlet head outputs steam or not. A plurality of groups of food steamers can be placed on the food steam oven, different foods are placed in each group of food steamers, and odor tainting cannot be caused in the heating process; during use, the steam outlet head can be controlled to discharge steam, the steam outlet heads can also be controlled to discharge steam at the same time, use is achieved according to needs, and energy is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heating equipment technology, and more specifically to a food steam oven. Background Technology

[0002] Hotel kitchens, restaurants and other establishments use heating equipment to steam food. One way to steam food is to put it in a steamer and cook it with high-temperature steam. Current heating equipment includes steam cabinets, steam carts, steam pots and so on.

[0003] One type of steamer cart has a water storage chamber and a heating device for heating the water in the water storage chamber. The top of the steamer cart has a panel with vent holes corresponding to the water storage chamber. The steamer can be placed on the panel, and the steam is sent out through the vent holes to steam the food in the steamer.

[0004] In this existing technology, a steamer cart is suitable for placing a group of steamers. Multiple steamers in a group are stacked, and when different foods are placed in each steamer, it is easy to cause cross-contamination of flavors.

[0005] To overcome the above problems, the applicant improved the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a food steam oven.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a food steam oven, having a steamer body, wherein the steamer can be placed on the steamer panel of the steamer body; at least two steam outlets are provided on the steamer panel of the steamer body.

[0008] The cage car body is equipped with a steam generator and a diversion component;

[0009] The steam generator is connected to the flow distribution assembly through the first pipeline, and the steam generator supplies steam to the flow distribution assembly through the first pipeline;

[0010] Each steam outlet head is connected to a flow divider assembly via a second pipeline, and the flow divider assembly supplies steam to the steam outlet head via the second pipeline;

[0011] Each of the second pipelines is equipped with a control valve to individually control whether each steam outlet head outputs steam.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the diversion assembly includes: a diversion box, an electronic pressure valve installed in the diversion box, and a mechanical pressure valve;

[0013] The inside of the distribution box forms a cavity, and both the first pipeline and the second pipeline are connected to the cavity of the distribution box;

[0014] The cage car body is equipped with an electrical control box, which controls the operation of the steam generator according to the signal from the electronic pressure valve.

[0015] When the pressure inside the diversion box reaches the threshold, it is released through a mechanical pressure valve.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the control valve is a mechanical valve or an electronic valve.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the control valve is a mechanical valve, and the switch of the control valve is located on the front panel of the cage car body.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the control valve is an electronic valve, which is electrically connected to the electrical control box and touch panel installed on the main body of the cage car. The touch panel is located on the front panel of the main body of the cage car.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a return port is provided on the cage car panel, and the return port is connected to a third pipeline to discharge condensate.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the steam outlet protrudes upward from the cage car panel, and the peripheral side plate of the steam outlet is provided with an air outlet hole.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, four steam outlets are provided, and a set of steam cages can be placed on the steam outlet panel corresponding to each steam outlet, with the steam cages placed on top of the steam outlets.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the cage car body is provided with rollers.

[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects: the food steam oven of the present invention can place multiple sets of steaming baskets, and different foods can be placed in each set of steaming baskets, so that no cross-contamination of flavors will occur during the heating process; each control valve controls whether a second pipeline is filled with steam, so it can control whether each steam outlet is filled with steam. In use, it can control a single steam outlet to fill with steam, or it can control multiple steam outlets to fill with steam at the same time, so as to use it as needed and save energy. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view of the food steam oven of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the food steam oven of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food steam oven of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0029] Cage car body 100; front panel 101; cage car panel 102; steam outlet 110; air outlet 111; return port 120; roller 130; steam generator 200; flow divider assembly 300; flow divider box 310; electronic pressure valve 320; mechanical pressure valve 330; first pipeline 410; second pipeline 420; third pipeline 430; control valve 500; switch 501. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0031] Food steam oven, please see Figure 1-3 As shown, the device has a cage cart body 100, and a steamer can be placed on the cage cart panel 102 of the cage cart body 100; at least two steam outlets 110 are provided at the cage cart panel 102 of the cage cart body 100.

[0032] The cage car body 100 is equipped with a steam generator 200 and a diversion assembly 300;

[0033] The steam generator 200 is connected to the flow distribution assembly 300 through the first pipeline 410, and the steam generator 200 supplies steam to the flow distribution assembly 300 through the first pipeline 410;

[0034] Each steam outlet 110 is connected to the diversion assembly 300 through a second pipeline 420, and the diversion assembly 300 supplies steam to the steam outlet 110 through the second pipeline 420.

[0035] Each of the second pipelines 420 is equipped with a control valve 500 to individually control whether each steam outlet 110 outputs steam.

[0036] Specifically, the main body 100 of the cage car can be barrel-shaped, or a cube or cuboid shape, such as... Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the cage car body 100 is generally cubic in shape; a cage car panel 102 is provided on the top of the cage car body 100; the cage car panel 102 can be a smooth flat plate or a panel with a recess; as shown Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the edge of the cage panel 102 is slightly higher than the middle, so that the soup, condensate and other liquids during the food heating process can collect at a lower position and prevent them from flowing out from the edge of the cage panel 102.

[0037] The cage car panel 102 is provided with at least two steam outlets 110, such as two, three, four, or five steam outlets 110, etc., depending on the area of ​​the cage car panel 102 or the user's needs.

[0038] In this embodiment, the cage car panel 102 is provided with four steam outlets 110, and the four steam outlets 110 are spaced apart. A set of steam cages can be placed on the cage car panel 102 corresponding to each steam outlet 110. The steam cages are placed on the corresponding steam outlets 110.

[0039] When steaming food, different ingredients can be placed in each set of steamers, which can effectively prevent flavors from mixing during steaming.

[0040] When steaming or boiling food, users can control whether each steam outlet 110 emits steam through the control valve 500 according to their actual needs.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, since the four steam outlets 110 are distributed at the four corners of the rectangle, the two steam outlets 110 located at the rear are blocked when viewed from the front. Figure 1 Only the first two steam outlets 110 are shown. During use, they are controlled by opening the first control valve 500. Figure 1 If the steam outlet 110 on the left side of the middle outlet emits steam, while the other three control valves 500 are all closed, then the other three steam outlets 110 will not output steam. Alternatively, in use, by opening the first and second control valves 500 to control two steam outlets 110 to emit steam, while the other two control valves 500 are all closed, then the other two steam outlets 110 will not output steam.

[0042] Furthermore, the diversion assembly 300 includes: a diversion box 310, an electronic pressure valve 320 and a mechanical pressure valve 330 installed in the diversion box 310;

[0043] The inside of the distribution box 310 forms a chamber, and the first pipeline 410 and the second pipeline 420 are both connected to the chamber of the distribution box 310;

[0044] The cage car body 100 is equipped with an electrical control box, which controls the operation of the steam generator 200 according to the signal of the electronic pressure valve 320;

[0045] When the pressure inside the diversion box 310 reaches the threshold, it is released through the mechanical pressure valve 330.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, since four steam outlets 110 are provided on the cage car panel 102, four second pipes 420 are provided. Figure 3 Only two steam outlets 110 are shown in the image; two of the steam outlets 110 are blocked. Therefore, Figure 3 Two of the second pipes 420 are connected to the two steam outlets 110 that are shown, while the connection between the other two second pipes 420 and the hidden steam outlets 110 is not shown, but their connection method is the same.

[0047] The distribution box 310 is a sealed box to prevent steam leakage, and the distribution box 310 also has a certain pressure resistance capacity.

[0048] The steam generator 200 sends high-temperature steam into the distribution box 310 through the first pipeline 410. The high-temperature steam then flows to four second pipelines 420 respectively. The control valve 500 controls the opening and closing of the second pipelines 420, thereby controlling whether the steam outlet 110 emits steam.

[0049] The electronic pressure valve 320 detects the pressure value inside the distribution box 310. When the electronic pressure valve 320 detects that the pressure inside the distribution box 310 has reached the high pressure value, the electrical control box controls the steam generator 200 to stop operating based on the signal from the electronic pressure valve 320. When the electronic pressure valve 320 detects that the pressure inside the distribution box 310 has reached the low pressure value, the electrical control box controls the steam generator 200 to start operating again based on the signal from the electronic pressure valve 320. In this way, the pressure value inside the distribution box 310 is prevented from being too high, ensuring safe operation and effectively saving energy.

[0050] When the electronic pressure valve 320 is damaged or malfunctions, the steam generator 200 continuously feeds steam into the distribution box 310. If the user controls only one steam outlet 110 to output steam and the other steam outlets 110 do not output steam, the steam generator 200 will continuously feed steam into the distribution box 310, causing the pressure value in the distribution box 310 to exceed the threshold. In this case, the mechanical pressure valve 330 will be opened to release pressure, making it safer to use.

[0051] Here, the high pressure value can be set to 0.5 kg; the low pressure value can be set to 0.2 kg; and the threshold can be set to 0.5 kg or slightly greater than 0.5 kg.

[0052] Here, the electronic pressure valve 320 and the mechanical pressure valve 320 are existing products currently available on the market. Therefore, the specific structure of the electronic pressure valve 320 and the mechanical pressure valve 320 will not be described in detail.

[0053] Here, the electrical control principle of the electrical control box used in the main body 100 of the cage car is also existing technology, and the specific structure and circuit diagram of the electrical control box will not be disclosed here.

[0054] Furthermore, the control valve 500 is a mechanical valve or an electronic valve.

[0055] Specifically, the control valve 500 is a mechanical valve. The switch of the control valve 500 is located on the front panel 101 of the cage car body 100. As described above, there are four steam outlets 110 on the cage car panel 102, and therefore four second pipelines 420 are provided. Thus, there are also four switches 501 for the control valve 500 on the front panel 101, and the opening and closing of the corresponding control valve 500 is controlled by the switches 501.

[0056] Here, the control valve 500 is a currently available product purchased from the market.

[0057] Optionally, the control valve 500 is an electronic valve, and the control valve 500 is electrically connected to the electrical control box and touch panel provided on the cage car body 100. The touch panel is provided on the front panel 101 of the cage car body 100; the opening and closing of the control valve 500 is controlled by touch.

[0058] Furthermore, a main switch is also installed on the front panel 101 to control the power supply to and from the entire device.

[0059] Furthermore, a return port 120 is provided at the cage car panel 102, and the return port 120 is connected to the third pipe 430 to discharge the condensate.

[0060] Specifically, during the heating process, food broth, condensation, etc. will drip onto the cage panel 102, and the food broth and condensation can be collected through the return port 120.

[0061] The third pipe 430 can be directly connected to the sewer, allowing food broth and condensate to be discharged directly into the sewer.

[0062] Optionally, the third pipe 430 can also be connected to a wastewater collection tank to collect food broth, condensate, etc. in the wastewater collection tank, which can be cleaned regularly.

[0063] Alternatively, the third pipe 430 can also be connected to the steam generator 200 and return to the steam generator 200. However, a filter assembly should be installed in the third pipe 430 to filter grease, impurities, etc. This method will increase the cost of the equipment. Therefore, it is preferable that the third pipe 430 is directly connected to the sewer or to the wastewater collection tank.

[0064] Furthermore, the steam outlet 110 protrudes upward from the cage car panel 102, and the peripheral side plate of the steam outlet 110 is provided with an air outlet 111;

[0065] Specifically, the steam head 110 has an end panel and a peripheral side panel, and the steam outlet 111 is set on the peripheral side panel to effectively prevent food broth and condensate from flowing into the second pipe 420 from the steam outlet 111.

[0066] Furthermore, the bottom of the cage car body 100 is provided with rollers 130 to facilitate the movement of the equipment.

[0067] Optionally, the steam generator 200 can be an electrically heated steam generator, which may include: a steam generating chamber and a heating element for heating the water in the steam generating chamber. The first pipe 410 is connected to the steam generating chamber. The steam generating chamber may also be connected to a drain pipe, a water injection pipe, etc. The water injection pipe is connected to a water source and can replenish water into the steam generating chamber. The drain pipe is equipped with a drain valve to drain the water in the steam generating chamber when not in use.

[0068] In addition, the steam generator can be equipped with a liquid level detector and a valve on the water injection pipe. When the liquid level in the steam generator is detected to be too low, the electrical control box controls the valve to open according to the signal from the liquid level detector to add water to the steam generator; when the liquid level in the steam generator is detected to reach the set water level, the electrical control box controls the valve to close according to the signal from the liquid level detector to stop adding water.

[0069] Alternatively, the control box may issue a warning signal based on the signal from the liquid level detector, notifying the user to manually add water, etc.

[0070] In use, the electrical control box controls whether the heating element operates or controls the operating power of the heating element based on the signal from the electronic pressure valve 320. This allows for adjustment of the amount of steam output from the steam generator 200 to the distribution box 310 or control of whether the steam generator 200 outputs steam to the distribution box 310.

[0071] Optionally, the steam generator 200 can be a gas-fired steam generator, which includes a steam generation chamber, a combustion assembly, an ignition assembly, etc., and heats water to produce high-temperature steam by burning natural gas.

[0072] In use, the electrical control box controls the opening / closing of the natural gas transmission pipeline in the gas-fired steam generator based on the signal from the electronic pressure valve 320, thereby controlling whether the steam generator 200 outputs steam to the distribution box 310.

[0073] Both the electric heating steam generator and the gas-fired steam generator mentioned above can be purchased from existing products on the market.

[0074] When using the food steam oven of this utility model, it is equipped with a small-sized steamer. The steamer is placed on the steamer cart panel 102, and each steamer can be covered on a steam outlet 110. An appropriate number of steamers are placed according to actual usage needs, and the corresponding second pipe 420 is connected to make the corresponding steam outlet 110 emit steam. When the steam is emitted, the food is heated and steamed.

[0075] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A food steam oven, comprising a steamer cart body (100) on which a steamer basket can be placed; characterized in that: The cage car body (100) has at least two steam outlets (110) on the cage car panel (102); The cage car body (100) is equipped with a steam generator (200) and a flow distribution assembly (300); The steam generator (200) is connected to the flow divider assembly (300) through the first pipeline (410), and the steam generator (200) supplies steam to the flow divider assembly (300) through the first pipeline (410); Each steam outlet (110) is connected to the diversion assembly (300) via a second pipeline (420), and the diversion assembly (300) supplies steam to the steam outlet (110) via the second pipeline (420); Each of the second pipelines (420) is provided with a control valve (500) to individually control whether each steam outlet (110) outputs steam.

2. The food steam oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion assembly (300) includes: a diversion box (310), an electronic pressure valve (320) installed in the diversion box (310), and a mechanical pressure valve (330); The inside of the distribution box (310) forms a chamber, and the first pipeline (410) and the second pipeline (420) are both connected to the chamber of the distribution box (310); The cage car body (100) is equipped with an electrical control box, which controls the operation of the steam generator (200) according to the signal of the electronic pressure valve (320); When the pressure inside the diversion box (310) reaches the threshold, it is released through the mechanical pressure valve (330).

3. The food steam oven according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The control valve (500) is a mechanical valve or an electronic valve.

4. The food steam oven according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control valve (500) is a mechanical valve, and the switch of the control valve (500) is located on the front panel (101) of the cage car body (100).

5. The food steam oven according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control valve (500) is an electronic valve. The control valve (500) is electrically connected to the electrical control box and touch panel of the cage car body (100). The touch panel is located on the front panel (101) of the cage car body (100).

6. The food steam oven according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A return port (120) is provided at the cage panel (102), and the return port (120) is connected to a third pipe (430) to discharge condensate.

7. The food steam oven according to claim 6, characterized in that: The steam outlet (110) protrudes upward from the cage car panel (102), and the peripheral side plate of the steam outlet (110) is provided with an air outlet (111).

8. The food steam oven according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are four steam outlets (110). A set of steam cages can be placed on the cage panel (102) corresponding to each steam outlet (110). The steam cages are placed on the steam outlets (110).

9. The food steam oven according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the cage car body (100) is provided with rollers (130).