Universal vehicle-mounted cooking steam box suitable for high plains

By introducing spiral heat exchange tubes, steam-water separation devices, and fuel heaters controlled by electric dampers into the vehicle-mounted cooking steamer, the problem of insufficient steam in high-altitude areas is solved, achieving efficient and reliable food cooking and energy utilization, making it suitable for cooking vehicles in high plains areas.

CN224112483UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14MILKY WAY ELECTRONICS EQUIP FACTORY SHANXI PROVINCE
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional cooking equipment struggles to generate sufficient high-temperature steam in high-altitude, flat areas, affecting the cooking effect and quality of food. At the same time, its energy efficiency is low in the field, failing to meet the needs of mobile kitchens.

Method used

A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer, comprising a steam generator, a fuel heater, and a steaming chamber, was designed. It employs a spiral heat exchange tube, a steam-water separation device, and an electric damper to control fuel atomization. Combined with fins to increase the heat exchange area and stainless steel material, it ensures efficient steam generation in low-pressure environments and obtains pure steam through steam-water separation.

Benefits of technology

It can work normally in high-altitude areas, ensure food is cooked, improve energy efficiency, adapt to harsh outdoor environments, and provide reliable cooking support.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, in particular to a universal vehicle-mounted cooking steam box suitable for high plains. The utility model aims to provide a universal vehicle-mounted cooking steam box suitable for high plains. The universal vehicle-mounted cooking steam box comprises a steam generator, a fuel heater and a steaming cavity, a spirally-arranged heat exchange pipe is installed on the lower portion in a shell of the steam generator, and a steam-water separation device is installed on the upper portion in the shell. The fuel oil heater is used for providing heat for the steam generator, the fuel oil heater comprises a heating cavity, an oil spraying nozzle, an ignition needle, an electric air door and an oil supply pipeline are arranged in the heating cavity, and the electric air door is used for promoting fuel oil sprayed out of the oil spraying nozzle to be atomized; a steam inlet, a steam discharge outlet and a water discharge pipeline are arranged on the steam cavity; and the steam inlet on the steam cavity is communicated with the separated steam outlet on the steam-water separation device. By means of the specially designed steam generator and fuel oil heater, the steam generator can work normally in a high-plain and low-pressure environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, specifically a universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas. Background Technology

[0002] In high-altitude regions, traditional cooking equipment faces numerous challenges due to its unique geographical environment and climate. High altitude reduces atmospheric pressure, lowering the boiling point of water. Ordinary steamers struggle to generate sufficiently high-temperature steam to cook food, affecting its cooking effect and quality. Furthermore, the complex field environment in high-altitude plains places high demands on the stability and energy efficiency of cooking equipment. Most traditional steamers are designed for plains areas and cannot meet the needs of mobile kitchens in high-altitude regions. For example, common electric steamers often malfunction due to a lack of stable power supply in the field, while some gas-fired steamers suffer from incomplete combustion and low thermal efficiency at high altitudes. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a universal mobile kitchen steamer suitable for high-altitude plains areas. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0005] A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas includes a steam generator, a fuel heater, and a steaming chamber. The steam generator includes a shell and a water supply pipeline. The shell has a water inlet, and a spirally arranged heat exchange tube is installed in the lower part of the shell. The bottom end of the heat exchange tube is connected to one end of the water supply pipeline through the water inlet, and the top end of the heat exchange tube is used to discharge steam. The heat exchange tube also has a water separation inlet. A steam-water separator is installed in the upper part of the shell. The steam-water separator has a mixed gas inlet, a separated steam outlet, and a separated liquid outlet. The mixed gas inlet of the steam-water separator... The outlet is connected to the top end of the heat exchange tube, and the outlet of the separated liquid of the steam-water separator is connected to the inlet of the separated water of the heat exchange tube; the fuel oil heater is used to provide heat to the steam generator. The fuel oil heater includes a heating chamber, which is equipped with a fuel injector, an ignition needle, an electric damper, and a fuel supply line. The electric damper is used to atomize the fuel sprayed from the fuel injector. The heating chamber is equipped with a fuel inlet, and one end of the fuel supply line is connected to the fuel injector through the fuel inlet; the steam chamber is equipped with a steam inlet, a steam outlet, and a drain line. The steam inlet of the steam chamber is connected to the separated steam outlet of the steam-water separator.

[0006] Principle Explanation: During use, the other end of the water supply line is connected to the vehicle's water tank, and the other end of the fuel supply line is connected to the vehicle's fuel tank. The fuel heater atomizes the fuel sprayed from the fuel injector through an electric damper. The electric damper can adjust the fan speed according to different altitudes to control the degree of fuel atomization. Then, the fuel is ignited by the ignition needle to fully and stably burn the fuel, improving thermal efficiency. The fuel heater then transfers the generated heat to the heat exchange tube through heat conduction, causing the water in the heat exchange tube to quickly vaporize into steam. After the steam passes through the steam-water separator, pure and dry gas is separated from the steam. The gas enters the steam chamber through the steam inlet on the steam chamber to steam heat the food, ensuring that the food is cooked.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner wall of the heat exchange tube is also provided with fins to increase the inner surface area of ​​the heat exchange tube and improve its heat exchange efficiency. In addition, this structure does not require additional installation space while ensuring heat exchange efficiency, making it suitable for the compact space requirements of vehicles.

[0008] Furthermore, the electric damper includes a turntable driven by a fan, with multiple blades distributed circumferentially on the turntable. The electric damper has a specific and standardized structure, is simple to implement, and has significant effects.

[0009] Furthermore, the fuel supply line is equipped with a fuel filter and a fuel pump to ensure a clean and stable fuel supply and improve combustion efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, the steaming chamber is equipped with multiple layers of racks for placing steaming trays, which allows for easy adjustment of the placement height and the number of steaming trays according to the steaming requirements of different foods.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner liner of the steam chamber is made of stainless steel, with a smooth surface that is easy to clean.

[0012] Furthermore, the space between the inner liner of the steam chamber and the outer shell of the steam chamber is filled with heat insulation material to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency.

[0013] Furthermore, the steam-water separation device is a baffle-type steam-water separation device. Through multiple baffles, the steam changes its flow direction multiple times. Due to its greater inertia, the water droplets will collide with the obstacles, gather into large water droplets, and fall down. The gas can easily change its direction and bypass the obstacles, thereby separating the water droplets in the steam and quickly producing pure, dry gas. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0014] Furthermore, the steamer has a rectangular structure and the outer shell is made of stainless steel, which ensures the structural strength of the steamer and allows it to adapt to harsh outdoor environments.

[0015] Furthermore, the steam oven includes a shell, and the steam chamber, steam generator, and combustion heater are all arranged inside the shell.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1) Adaptability to high-altitude plains environment: Through the specially designed steam generator and fuel heater, it can work normally in the low-pressure environment of high-altitude plains, generating steam with sufficient temperature and pressure to ensure that food can be steamed thoroughly, solving the problem that traditional steamers cannot work effectively in high-altitude areas; 2) High efficiency and energy saving: The optimized combustion design of the fuel heater and the good heat insulation performance of the steaming chamber improve energy utilization efficiency and reduce fuel consumption; 3) The steamer structure is suitable for placement in the kitchen vehicle compartment, and can move flexibly with the field operation team, providing timely and reliable cooking support for field workers in high-altitude plains areas. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0018] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the steamer described in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the main structure of the fuel oil heater.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Steam generator, 101-Housing, 102-Water supply line, 103-Water supply solenoid valve, 2-Fuel heater, 201-Fuel injector, 202-Ignition needle, 2021-Turntable, 2022-Fan blade, 203-Fuel supply line, 204-Fuel pump, 205-Fuel filter, 3-Steam chamber, 301-Steam inlet, 302-Steam outlet, 303-Drain outlet, 304-Bracket, 305-Pressure sensor, 306-Temperature sensor, 307-Steam solenoid valve, 308-Steam outlet solenoid valve, 309-Ball valve, 310-Steam tray, 4-Vehicle water tank, 5-Vehicle fuel tank. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the solution of this utility model will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0023] In this description, it should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joint" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0025] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas includes a steam generator 1, a fuel heater 2, and a steaming chamber 3. The steam generator 1 includes a housing 101 and a water supply pipe 102. The housing 101 has a water inlet. A spirally arranged heat exchange tube is installed in the lower part of the housing 101. The bottom end of the heat exchange tube is connected to one end of the water supply pipe 102 through the water inlet (in this specific embodiment, a float-type liquid level sensor is also provided in the heat exchange tube to monitor the water level in the heat exchange tube and ensure the normal water level in the heat exchange tube). The top end of the heat exchange tube is used to discharge steam. The heat exchange tube also has a water separation inlet. A steam-water separation device is installed in the upper part of the housing 101. The steam-water separation device has a mixed gas inlet and a separated steam outlet. The liquid outlet of the steam-water separator is connected to the mixed gas inlet of the steam-water separator and the top port of the heat exchange tube. The liquid outlet of the steam-water separator is connected to the water outlet of the heat exchange tube. The fuel heater 2 is used to provide heat to the steam generator 1. The fuel heater 2 includes a heating chamber, which is equipped with a fuel injector 201, an ignition needle 202, an electric damper, and a fuel supply line 203. The electric damper is used to atomize the fuel injected by the fuel injector 201. The heating chamber is equipped with a fuel inlet, and one end of the fuel supply line 203 is connected to the fuel injector 201 through the fuel inlet. The steam chamber 3 is equipped with a steam inlet 301, a steam outlet 302, and a drain outlet 303. The steam inlet 301 on the steam chamber 3 is connected to the steam outlet of the steam-water separator.

[0027] Principle Explanation: During use, the other end of the water supply pipe 102 is connected to the vehicle water tank 4, and the other end of the fuel supply pipe 203 is connected to the vehicle fuel tank 5. The fuel heater 2 atomizes the fuel sprayed from the fuel injector 201 through the electric damper. The electric damper can adjust the fan speed according to different altitudes to control the degree of fuel atomization. Then, the fuel is ignited by the ignition needle 202 to fully and stably burn the fuel and improve thermal efficiency. The fuel heater 2 then transfers the generated heat to the heat exchange tube through heat conduction, causing the water in the heat exchange tube to quickly vaporize into steam. After the steam passes through the steam-water separator, the pure and dry gas in the steam is separated. The gas enters the steam chamber 3 through the steam inlet on the steam chamber 3 to steam heat the food and ensure that the food is cooked.

[0028] In practice, the inner wall of the heat exchange tube is also equipped with fins to increase the inner surface area of ​​the heat exchange tube and improve its heat exchange efficiency. In addition, this structure does not require additional installation space while ensuring heat exchange efficiency, making it suitable for the compact space requirements of vehicles.

[0029] In specific implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, the electric damper includes a turntable 2021 driven to rotate by a fan, and multiple fan blades 2022 are distributed circumferentially on the turntable 2021. The electric damper has a specific and standardized structure, is simple in structure, easy to implement, and has significant effects.

[0030] In practice, the fuel supply line 203 is equipped with a fuel filter 205 and a fuel pump 204 to ensure a clean and stable fuel supply and improve combustion efficiency.

[0031] In practice, the steaming chamber 3 is equipped with multiple layers of brackets 304 for placing steaming trays 310, which makes it convenient to adjust the placement height and the number of steaming trays 310 according to the steaming requirements of different foods.

[0032] In practice, the inner liner of steam chamber 3 is made of stainless steel with a smooth surface that is easy to clean.

[0033] In practice, the space between the inner liner of steam chamber 3 and the outer shell of steam chamber 3 is filled with heat insulation material to reduce heat loss and improve energy utilization efficiency.

[0034] In practice, the steam-water separation device is a baffle-type steam-water separation device. Through multiple baffles, the steam changes its flow direction multiple times. Due to its greater inertia, the water droplets will collide with the obstacles, gather into large water droplets, and fall down. The gas can easily change its direction and bypass the obstacles, thereby separating the water droplets in the steam and quickly producing pure, dry gas. This structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0035] In this specific embodiment, the steamer has a rectangular structure and the outer shell is made of stainless steel, which ensures the structural strength of the steamer and allows it to adapt to harsh outdoor environments.

[0036] In this specific embodiment, the steam oven includes a shell, and the steam chamber 3, steam generator 1, and combustion heater are all arranged inside the shell.

[0037] In this specific embodiment, the steamer also includes a control system. A temperature sensor 306 for monitoring the temperature inside the steam chamber 3 and a pressure sensor 305 for monitoring the pressure inside the steam chamber 3 are installed inside the steam chamber 3. A water supply solenoid valve 103 is installed on the water supply pipeline 102. A steam solenoid valve 307 is installed at the steam inlet 301. A steam discharge solenoid valve 308 is installed at the steam outlet 302. A ball valve 309 is installed at the drain outlet 303. The control system is used to control various valves based on the temperature sensor 306 and the pressure sensor 305 to adjust the steam temperature, steam pressure, and steaming time. Furthermore, various intelligent control settings can be configured according to other requirements.

[0038] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Although detailed descriptions have been provided with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments, and all should be covered by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas, characterized in that, The system includes a steam generator (1), a fuel oil heater (2), and a steam chamber (3). The steam generator (1) includes a shell (101) and a water supply pipe (102). The shell (101) is provided with a water inlet. A spirally arranged heat exchange tube is installed in the lower part of the shell (101). The bottom end of the heat exchange tube is connected to one end of the water supply pipe (102) through the water inlet. The top end of the heat exchange tube is used to discharge steam. The heat exchange tube is also provided with a water separation inlet. A steam-water separation device is installed in the upper part of the shell (101). The steam-water separation device is provided with a mixed gas inlet, a separated steam outlet, and a separated liquid outlet. The mixed gas inlet of the steam-water separation device is connected to the top end of the heat exchange tube. The separated liquid outlet of the steam-water separation device is connected to the top end of the heat exchange tube. The outlet is connected to the water inlet of the heat exchange tube; the fuel oil heater (2) is used to provide heat to the steam generator (1). The fuel oil heater (2) includes a heating chamber, which is equipped with a fuel injector (201), an ignition needle (202), an electric damper, and a fuel supply line (203). The electric damper is used to atomize the fuel sprayed by the fuel injector (201). The heating chamber is equipped with an oil inlet, and one end of the fuel supply line (203) is connected to the fuel injector (201) through the oil inlet; the steam chamber (3) is equipped with a steam inlet (301), a steam outlet (302), and a drain outlet (303). The steam inlet (301) on the steam chamber (3) is connected to the steam outlet on the steam-water separator.

2. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the heat exchange tube is also equipped with fins.

3. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electric damper includes a turntable (2021) that is driven to rotate by a fan, and the turntable (2021) has multiple fan blades (2022) distributed circumferentially.

4. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 3, characterized in that, A fuel filter (205) and a fuel pump (204) are installed on the fuel supply line (203).

5. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 4, characterized in that, The steaming chamber (3) is equipped with multiple layers of brackets (304) for placing steaming trays (310).

6. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner liner of the steam chamber (3) is made of stainless steel.

7. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 6, characterized in that, The space between the inner liner of the steam chamber (3) and the outer shell of the steam chamber (3) is filled with heat insulation material.

8. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steam-water separator is a baffle-type steam-water separator.

9. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 8, characterized in that, The steam oven has a rectangular structure and the outer shell is made of stainless steel.

10. A universal vehicle-mounted cooking steamer suitable for high plains areas according to claim 9, characterized in that, The steam oven includes a shell, a steam chamber (3), a steam generator (1), and a combustion heater, all of which are arranged inside the shell.