Rice steaming machine with buzzer

By combining a liquid level sensor and a stirring rod, the problems of low heating efficiency and insufficient safety in rice steamers are solved, thereby improving steam generation efficiency and facilitating automated operation.

CN224155486UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24HUBEI NONGXIANG FRESH FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI NONGXIANG FRESH FOOD TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing rice steamers are slow and uneven in generating steam when heating water, and lack timely safety alarms, which affects the safety and efficiency of the equipment.

Method used

A liquid level sensor monitors the water level and triggers an alarm via a buzzer. A motor-driven stirring rod agitates the water, while a heating plate heats the water and the stirring rod further enhances steam generation efficiency. A cylinder pushes the rice steaming plate to move out automatically, eliminating the need for manual operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves steam generation efficiency, ensures uniform heating, and guarantees equipment safety and ease of operation through the design of buzzer alarm and automatic pusher plate.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to a rice steamer with a buzzer, and particularly relates to the technical field of rice steamers, the inner bottom end of a steam box is provided with a heating plate, the inner side of the steam box is provided with a liquid level sensor, the outer side of the steam box is provided with a motor, the driving end of the motor is connected with a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected with the buzzer. Stirring rods are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft, and connecting rods are symmetrically arranged on the inner sides of the stirring rods; a rice steaming plate is slidably mounted in the rice steaming cabinet, air cylinders are symmetrically arranged on the rear surface of the rice steaming cabinet, the telescopic ends of the air cylinders are connected with a material pushing plate in the rice steaming cabinet, and the front surface of the material pushing plate is in contact with the rear surface of the rice steaming plate. A motor on one side of the steam box works to enable a rotating shaft to rotate in the steam box, heated water in the steam box can be stirred uniformly through a stirring rod and a connecting rod, the liquid level condition in the steam box can be monitored through a liquid level sensor, and meanwhile, a buzzer is used for giving an alarm prompt.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of rice steamer, specifically relating to a rice steamer with a buzzer. Background Technology

[0002] A rice steamer is an electrical appliance specifically designed for steaming rice. It heats water to generate steam, which is then used to cook the rice. This process typically results in softer, sweeter rice. Rice steamers often feature multi-functional designs, allowing them to steam not only rice but also other foods such as zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), steamed buns, and cakes. Modern rice steamers mostly have timer and keep-warm functions, and some even have intelligent control panels that allow users to set the steaming time and temperature according to different ingredients and needs, providing a convenient cooking experience.

[0003] Chinese patent discloses a new type of energy-saving central rice steamer (authorization announcement number CN210748740U). This patented technology uses a rice steaming cart, which allows the rice steamer to be moved out of the steamer cabinet to make room for continued cooking. The rice steaming cart has a plug-in sleeve, which allows the pusher to be inserted into the sleeve when the rice is cooked and the cart needs to be removed. This avoids direct contact between the staff and the rice steaming cart, thus preventing burns.

[0004] However, most existing rice steamers use water heating to generate steam. The lack of stirring during heating leads to slow heating efficiency, affecting the steaming process. Furthermore, water is consumed during heating, and the absence of timely alarms can compromise equipment safety. For example, the aforementioned comparative document uses water heating for steaming. In practical applications, water consumption during heating, coupled with the lack of warnings, can endanger equipment safety. The lack of stirring during water heating also results in uneven heating and slow steam generation. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a rice steamer with a buzzer to address the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rice steamer with a buzzer, which can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] The specific technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A rice steamer with a buzzer includes a steam chamber and a steam cabinet mounted on the upper surface of the steam chamber. A heating plate is installed at the bottom inner end of the steam chamber, and a liquid level sensor is installed on the inner side of the steam chamber. A motor is installed on the outer side of the steam chamber, and a rotating shaft is connected to the drive end of the motor. A stirring rod is symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft, and a connecting rod is symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the stirring rod. A rice steaming plate is slidably installed inside the steam cabinet, and cylinders are symmetrically arranged on the rear surface of the steam cabinet. A pusher plate is connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder inside the steam cabinet, and the front surface of the pusher plate contacts the rear surface of the rice steaming plate.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: a pressure relief pipe is provided on the upper surface of the rice steamer, and a pressure gauge and a pressure relief valve are provided on the outside of the pressure relief pipe.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: guide rails are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rice steaming plate and the push plate, and a guide groove that slides with the guide rails is opened on the inner side of the rice steaming cabinet.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: positioning rods are symmetrically arranged on the front surface of the pusher plate, and positioning holes corresponding to the positioning rods are opened on the rear surface of the rice steaming plate.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: a vent is provided on the upper surface of the steam box, and the vent communicates with the interior of the steam box.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: a controller is provided on the front surface of the steam box, and a buzzer is installed on the lower surface of the controller.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe are respectively provided on the outside of the steam box from front to back, and valves are provided on the outside of both the outlet pipe and the inlet pipe.

[0014] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model relates to a rice steamer with a buzzer. The motor on one side of the steam tank causes the rotating shaft to rotate inside the steam tank. The stirring rod and connecting rod can stir the heated water inside the steam tank, thereby improving the efficiency of heating and steam generation. At the same time, a liquid level sensor can monitor the liquid level inside the steam tank, and the buzzer can provide an alarm when the liquid level inside the steam tank drops, ensuring safety and practicality.

[0016] 2. This design features a rice steamer with a buzzer. The steamer uses cylinders symmetrically arranged on the rear surface of the steamer to move the pusher plate forward inside the steamer. During this movement, the pusher plate is pushed outward from the inside of the steamer, thus removing the steamer plate from the steamer without requiring staff to reach inside and retrieve it, thereby preventing steam from harming the staff. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this practical application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the rice steamer in this practical application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher plate in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the steam box in this practical application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Steam box; 11. Water inlet pipe; 12. Water outlet pipe; 13. Liquid level sensor; 14. Vent; 2. Rice steamer; 21. Pressure relief pipe; 22. Guide groove; 3. Cylinder; 31. Push plate; 32. Positioning rod; 4. Motor; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Stirring rod; 43. Connecting rod; 5. Controller; 51. Buzzer; 6. Rice steaming plate; 61. Guide rail; Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the purpose and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific implementations of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0023] like Figure 1-4As shown, a rice steamer with a buzzer includes a steam chamber 1 and a steaming cabinet 2 mounted on the upper surface of the steam chamber 1. A heating plate is installed at the bottom inner end of the steam chamber 1, and a liquid level sensor 13 is installed inside the steam chamber 1. A motor 4 is mounted on the outer side of the steam chamber 1, and a rotating shaft 41 is connected to the drive end of the motor 4. Stirring rods 42 are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft 41, and connecting rods 43 are symmetrically arranged on the inner side of the stirring rods 42. A rice steaming plate 6 is slidably installed inside the steaming cabinet 2, and a steaming plate 6 is symmetrically arranged on the rear surface of the steaming cabinet 2. There is a cylinder 3, and the telescopic end of the cylinder 3 is connected to a pusher plate 31 inside the rice steamer 2. The front surface of the pusher plate 31 contacts the rear surface of the rice steaming plate 6. This setting uses the heating plate inside the steam box 1 to heat the cold water inside the steam box 1 to generate steam. During heating, the operation of the motor 4 will cause the stirring rod 42 and the connecting rod 43 outside the rotating shaft 41 to stir the inside of the steam box 1, improve its heating efficiency, and generate steam more quickly to cook the rice in the rice steaming plate 6.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, a pressure relief pipe 21 is provided on the upper surface of the rice steamer 2. A pressure gauge and a pressure relief valve are provided on the outside of the pressure relief pipe 21. This device uses the pressure gauge to monitor the pressure inside the rice steamer 2, and the pressure relief valve can prevent damage when the pressure is too high.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, guide rails 61 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rice steaming plate 6 and the push plate 31. The inner side of the rice steaming cabinet 2 is provided with a guide groove 22 that slides with the guide rails 61. This arrangement uses the guide rails 61 to guide the movement inside the guide groove 22, which can ensure the stability of the rice steaming plate 6 when the push plate 31 is pushed out.

[0026] like Figure 3 As shown, positioning rods 32 are symmetrically arranged on the front surface of the pusher plate 31, and positioning holes corresponding to the positioning rods 32 are opened on the rear surface of the steaming plate 6. This arrangement ensures the stability of the connection between the steaming plate 6 and the pusher plate 31 by embedding the positioning rods 32 into the positioning holes.

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a vent 14 is provided on the upper surface of the steam box 1, and the vent 14 is connected to the interior of the steam box 1. This arrangement allows the steam generated by heating cold water inside the steam box 1 to enter the interior of the rice steamer 2 through the vent 14. Since there is a certain distance between the rice steaming plate 6 and the door of the rice steamer 2, the steam can rise upwards to cook the rice in the multiple rice steaming plates 6.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, a controller 5 is installed on the front surface of the steam tank 1, and a buzzer 51 is installed on the lower surface of the controller 5. This setup uses the liquid level sensor 13 inside the steam tank 1 to monitor the liquid level inside the steam tank 1, and transmits the signal to the controller 5 after the liquid level drops. The buzzer 51 is controlled by the controller 5 to achieve the purpose of alarm, thereby ensuring the safety of the device.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a water outlet pipe 12 and a water inlet pipe 11 are respectively arranged on the outside of the steam box 1 from front to back. Valves are installed on the outside of both the water outlet pipe 12 and the water inlet pipe 11. The water inlet pipe 11 allows external cold water to be introduced into the steam box 1, and the water inside can be discharged out through the water outlet pipe 12. The valves can be used to open and close the water inlet pipe 11 and the water outlet pipe 12. The valves can be ball valves.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When using the rice steamer with a buzzer, first connect all the electrical components used in this utility model to an external power source. After connecting the power, open the valve outside the water inlet pipe 11 to introduce external cold water. After the water is introduced, slide the rice steaming plate 6 containing rice into the inside of the rice steamer 2 and contact the rear surface of the push plate 31. That is, guide rail 61 moves within the guide groove 22. After entering, close the door of the rice steamer 2. At this time, the cold water inside the steam box 1 can be heated by the heating plate inside the steam box 1. During heating, the motor 4 will cause the rotating shaft 41 to rotate inside the steam box 1. The water inside the steam box 1 can be stirred evenly by the stirring rod 42 and the connecting rod 43, thereby improving the efficiency of heating and generating steam. The liquid level sensor 13 can monitor the steam level. The liquid level inside the steam box 1 is monitored, and a signal is transmitted to the controller 5 when the liquid level drops. The controller 5 controls the buzzer 51 to achieve the purpose of alarm. The steam generated by heating enters the interior of the rice steamer 2 through the vent 14. After entering, it heats and cooks the sealed rice steaming plate 6. The pressure inside the rice steamer 2 can be monitored by the pressure gauge outside the pressure relief pipe 21. The pressure relief valve can prevent hazards caused by excessive pressure, ensuring the safety of the equipment. After cooking, the door of the rice steamer 2 is opened. At this time, the cylinder 3 works, which causes the pusher plate 31 to move forward inside the rice steamer 2. During the movement, it pushes the rice steaming plate 6 out of the rice steamer 2, so that the rice steaming plate 6 can be removed from the interior of the rice steamer 2 without the need for the staff to reach into the rice steamer 2 to retrieve it, avoiding steam injury to the staff.

[0031] The cylinder, motor, buzzer, liquid level sensor, etc. used in this utility model are all existing known devices and can be purchased and used directly on the market. Their structure, circuit and control principle are all existing known technologies. Therefore, the structure, circuit and control principle of the device will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the art.

Claims

1. A rice steamer with a buzzer, characterized in that: The steam box (1) includes a steam cabinet (2) installed on the upper surface of the steam box (1). The bottom of the steam box (1) is provided with a heating plate, and the inner side of the steam box (1) is provided with a liquid level sensor (13). The outer side of the steam box (1) is equipped with a motor (4). The drive end of the motor (4) is connected to a rotating shaft (41). The outer side of the rotating shaft (41) is symmetrically provided with stirring rods (42), and the inner side of the stirring rods (42) is symmetrically provided with connecting rods (43). The rice steamer (2) has a rice steaming plate (6) slidably installed inside, and cylinders (3) are symmetrically arranged on the rear surface of the rice steamer (2). The telescopic end of the cylinder (3) is connected to a pusher plate (31) inside the rice steamer (2). The front surface of the pusher plate (31) is in contact with the rear surface of the rice steaming plate (6).

2. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the rice steamer (2) is provided with a pressure relief pipe (21), and a pressure gauge and a pressure relief valve are provided on the outside of the pressure relief pipe (21).

3. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steaming plate (6) and the pusher plate (31) are symmetrically provided with guide rails (61) on both sides, and the inner side of the steaming cabinet (2) is provided with guide grooves (22) that slide against the guide rails (61).

4. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front surface of the pusher plate (31) is symmetrically provided with positioning rods (32), and the rear surface of the steaming plate (6) is provided with positioning holes corresponding to the positioning rods (32).

5. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the steam box (1) is provided with a vent (14), which is in communication with the interior of the steam box (1).

6. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front surface of the steam box (1) is provided with a controller (5), and the lower surface of the controller (5) is provided with a buzzer (51).

7. A rice steamer with a buzzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam box (1) is provided with an outlet pipe (12) and an inlet pipe (11) from front to back on the outside. Both the outlet pipe (12) and the inlet pipe (11) are provided with valves on the outside.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Novel energy-saving central rice steaming machine

    CN210748740U