Cooking utensil

By installing an atomizing device and an ultrasonic atomizing plate in the water receiving chamber of the cooking equipment, the condensate is atomized and discharged, solving the problems of insufficient evaporation and low discharge efficiency, thus improving the safety of the equipment and the user experience.

CN224179526UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01QINGDAO LEJIA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO LEJIA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing cooking equipment suffers from insufficient evaporation of condensate, low drainage efficiency, high energy consumption, and the risk of burns, resulting in poor safety.

Method used

An atomizing device is installed in the water receiving chamber to atomize the condensed water into water mist before discharge, avoiding heating to the evaporation temperature. Combined with an ultrasonic atomizing plate and a water suction element, the condensed water flows slowly and is fully atomized. The atomization process is controlled by a water level sensor.

Benefits of technology

It reduces energy consumption, improves the drainage of condensate, avoids damage caused by the discharge of high-temperature and high-humidity gases, and enhances safety and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cooking equipment, and particularly provides a cooking utensil. In order to solve the problem that an existing cooking utensil is low in use safety, the cooking utensil comprises a machine body, a machine cover, a water receiving container and an atomization device. The machine body is provided with a cooking cavity. The cover is used for opening and closing the cooking cavity. The water receiving container is arranged in the machine body, a water receiving cavity is defined in the water receiving container, and the water receiving cavity is used for receiving condensate water dripping from the machine cover. The atomization device is arranged in the water receiving cavity and used for atomizing condensate water in the water receiving cavity into water mist and then discharging the water mist, the condensate water can be discharged without heating the condensate water to the evaporation temperature, damage caused by high-temperature gas is avoided, the use safety of the cooking utensil is greatly improved, and therefore the use experience of a user is effectively improved.
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Description

Cooking utensils Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooking equipment technology, and specifically provides a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent condensation from dripping from the lid into the rice cooker or onto the countertop after opening the lid, existing cooking appliances often include a water collection box and a heating element. The water collection box collects and holds the condensation dripping from the lid, and the heating element heats the condensation in the water collection box to evaporate and discharge it.

[0003] However, existing cooking appliances on the market place the heating element in the vertical center of the drip tray. This means that the condensate flowing into the tray is heated and evaporated as it drips over the heating element. This results in insufficient evaporation due to the short contact time between the condensate and the heating element, leading to unpleasant odors from accumulated water in the drip tray. Furthermore, the heating element needs to heat the condensate to its evaporation temperature, resulting in low condensate drainage efficiency and high energy consumption due to the element's prolonged operation. Additionally, the high-temperature, high-humidity steam generated from the evaporation poses a risk of scalding, reducing safety and providing a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, a cooking appliance is proposed that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] One objective of this invention is to provide a cooking utensil to improve the safety of its use.

[0006] A further objective of this invention is to improve the atomization efficiency of the atomizing device.

[0007] Another further objective of this invention is to improve the degree of condensate drainage.

[0008] In particular, the present invention provides a cooking utensil in a first aspect, comprising:

[0009] The body has a cooking cavity;

[0010] The lid is used to open and close the cooking chamber;

[0011] A water receiving container is installed in the machine body, and a water receiving chamber is defined inside it. The water receiving chamber is used to receive condensate dripping from the machine cover.

[0012] The atomizing device is installed in the water receiving chamber to atomize the condensed water in the water receiving chamber into water mist before it is discharged.

[0013] Optionally, the top of the water receiving container is provided with a mist vent that communicates with the water receiving chamber, so that the water mist in the water receiving chamber can be discharged from the mist vent.

[0014] Optionally, the side wall of the unit is provided with a mist outlet that connects the mist outlet to the outside, so that the water mist discharged from the mist outlet can flow to the outside.

[0015] Alternatively, the cooking appliance may also include:

[0016] The mist exhaust pipe, located in the machine body, connects the mist exhaust hole and the mist outlet hole to guide the water mist in the water receiving chamber to flow towards the mist outlet hole.

[0017] Optionally, the mist exhaust pipe extends smoothly from the mist exhaust hole to the mist outlet hole.

[0018] Optionally, an ultrasonic atomizing plate is disposed in the water receiving cavity near the mist exhaust hole, for atomizing condensed water into water mist and then discharging it from the mist exhaust hole; and

[0019] The water-absorbing element extends from the bottom of the water-receiving cavity to the ultrasonic atomizing plate to guide the condensate in the water-receiving cavity to the ultrasonic atomizing plate.

[0020] Optionally, a water collection tank for collecting condensate is provided on the top side of the machine body, and an overflow hole communicating with the water receiving cavity is provided at the bottom of the water collection tank so that the condensate flows into the water receiving cavity.

[0021] Alternatively, the cooking appliance may also include:

[0022] The overflow pipe, located in the body, connects the overflow hole and the water receiving chamber to guide the condensate water into the water receiving chamber.

[0023] Optionally, the top of the water receiving container has a through hole communicating with the water receiving cavity, and the overflow pipe passes through the through hole and extends into the water receiving cavity.

[0024] Alternatively, the cooking appliance may also include:

[0025] A water level sensor is installed inside the water receiving container to detect the water level inside the container.

[0026] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that in the aforementioned technical solution of this utility model, by setting an atomizing device in the water receiving cavity, the condensed water in the water receiving cavity is atomized into water mist and discharged. The condensed water can be discharged without heating it to the evaporation temperature, which greatly reduces the energy consumption of the cooking appliance and avoids damage caused by the direct discharge of high temperature and high humidity gas to the outside, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0027] Furthermore, the cooking appliance of this utility model, by opening a mist vent at the top of the water receiving container that communicates with the water receiving cavity, enables the water mist in the water receiving cavity to be fully discharged from the mist vent, which is beneficial to the continuous atomization of the condensate in the water receiving cavity, thereby improving the atomization efficiency of the atomization device.

[0028] Furthermore, the cooking appliance of this invention, by setting an ultrasonic atomizing plate adjacent to the vent hole and a water-absorbing component extending from the bottom of the water receiving cavity to the ultrasonic atomizing plate, enables the condensate in the water receiving cavity to flow slowly and fully to the ultrasonic atomizing plate, and after being atomized into water mist, it is directly discharged from the vent hole. This improves the degree of condensate drainage, thereby avoiding problems such as odor caused by long-term water accumulation in the water receiving cavity, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0029] Other beneficial effects of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improvement purpose, features and advantages of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, some embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the same reference numerals may indicate the same or similar components or parts in different drawings; the drawings of this utility model are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cooking appliance (open lid state) in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a cooking appliance (with lid closed) in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cooking appliance with the cover hidden in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 is a 3D view of the cooking appliance in Figure 3 with the lid and outer shell hidden;

[0035] Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cooking appliance in Figure 3, parallel to the axis of the overflow hole;

[0036] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of part F1 in Figure 5;

[0037] Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cooking appliance in Figure 3, parallel to the axis of the mist outlet.

[0038] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of part F2 in Figure 7;

[0039] Figure 9 is a 3D view of the water container in Figure 4 with the lid removed.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 10. Cooking utensils;

[0042] 100. Body; 110. Cooking cavity; 120. Water collection tank; 121. Bottom of the tank; 122. Overflow hole; 130. Outer shell; 131. Lid opening button; 140. Hinge structure; 150. Mist outlet;

[0043] 200. Engine cover;

[0044] 300. Water receiving container; 310. Water receiving cavity; 311. Top opening; 321. Bottom wall; 322. Circumferential side wall; 330. Container lid; 331. Through hole; 332. Mist vent; 340. Base;

[0045] 400. Atomizing device; 410. Ultrasonic atomizing plate; 420. Water absorption component;

[0046] 500. Overflow pipe;

[0047] 600. Exhaust pipe;

[0048] 700. Water level sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the corresponding device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can also refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. For example, unless otherwise specified, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolt connection, screw connection, welding, insertion, riveting, fusion welding, or snap-fit.

[0052] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments of this invention, the cooking appliance 10 includes a body 100 and a lid 200. The body 100 has a cooking cavity 110, and the lid 200 is used to open and close the cooking cavity 110. The body 100 includes an outer shell 130 and an inner liner disposed within the outer shell 130, wherein the cooking cavity 110 is defined. The outer shell 130 is also provided with a lid-opening button 131, which is used to open the closed lid 200 by pressing the lid-opening button 131. When the lid 200 is open, the condensate on it flows downward to the top of the body 100.

[0053] As shown in Figure 3, in some embodiments of this utility model, the cooking appliance 10 further includes a water receiving container 300. This water receiving container 300 is disposed within the body 100, and defines a water receiving cavity 310 therein for receiving condensate dripping from the lid 200. Specifically, the water receiving container 300 is disposed between the outer shell 130 and the inner liner, that is, the water receiving cavity 310 is spaced apart from the cooking cavity 110. Furthermore, the water receiving cavity 310 communicates with the top space of the body 100, so that condensate dripping from the lid 200 onto the top of the body 100 can flow into the water receiving cavity 310.

[0054] As shown in Figure 7, in some embodiments of this utility model, the cooking appliance 10 further includes an atomizing device 400. The atomizing device 400 is disposed at the bottom of the water receiving container 300 and is used to atomize the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 310 into water mist and discharge it, so as to discharge the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 310.

[0055] The cooking appliance 10 of this invention, by setting an atomizing device 400 in the water receiving cavity 310, atomizes the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 310 into water mist and discharges it. It can discharge the condensed water without heating it to the evaporation temperature, which greatly reduces the energy consumption of the cooking appliance 10. At the same time, it avoids damage caused by the direct discharge of high temperature and high humidity gas to the outside, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, a water collection tank 120 for collecting condensate is provided on the top side of the body 100. When the lid 200 is opened, the condensate on it flows downward into the water collection tank 120. Specifically, the water collection tank 120 is arranged in a ring and surrounds the outer periphery of the cooking cavity 110, preventing the condensate dripping when the lid 200 is opened from flowing directly into the cooking cavity 110, thereby improving the quality of the food in the cooking cavity 110 and further enhancing the user experience.

[0057] Referring again to Figures 3 to 5, the bottom 121 of the water collection tank 120 has an overflow hole 122 leading to the water receiving cavity 310, so that condensate can flow into the water receiving cavity 310. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the overflow hole 122 is located above the water receiving container 300. Under the action of gravity, the condensate in the water collection tank 120 can collect in the overflow hole 122 and flow from the overflow hole 122 to the water receiving container 300.

[0058] The cooking appliance 10 of this utility model, by opening an overflow hole 122 at the bottom 121 of the water collection tank 120 leading to the water receiving cavity 310, ensures that the condensate in the water collection tank 120 flows into the water receiving cavity 310, effectively preventing the condensate from flowing into the cooking cavity 110 or the countertop where the cooking appliance 10 is placed, thereby improving the safety and aesthetics of the cooking appliance 10, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0059] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, as shown in FIG1, the body 100 and the cover 200 are connected by a hinge structure 140. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG3 and FIG4, the overflow hole 122 can be set adjacent to the hinge structure 140 so that the condensate dripping when the cover 200 is opened can flow into the water receiving cavity 310 as soon as possible, avoiding excessive accumulation of condensate in the water collection tank 120, thereby reducing the possibility of condensate overflowing from the body 100, and further improving the safety and aesthetics of the cooking appliance 10.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, the water receiving container 300 can be installed at the top of the body 100 and directly connected to the overflow hole 122 to quickly collect the condensate in the water collection tank 120.

[0061] In some other embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the water receiving container 300 can be installed at the bottom of the body 100 to improve the installation stability of the water receiving container 300. Specifically, the water receiving container 300 is located below the overflow hole 122 to stably receive the condensate flowing down from the overflow hole 122.

[0062] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, a base 340 is provided below the water receiving container 300. The water receiving container 300 is fixed to the bottom of the body 100 by the base 340, which effectively prevents the water receiving container 300 from moving inside the body 100, thereby further improving the installation stability of the water receiving container 300.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the cooking appliance 10 may further include an overflow pipe 500. The overflow pipe 500 is disposed in the body 100 and connects the overflow hole 122 and the water receiving chamber 310 to guide condensate into the water receiving chamber 310. That is, the overflow pipe 500 is disposed between the overflow hole 122 and the water receiving chamber 310. Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the overflow pipe 500 can extend vertically, and its upper end is fixedly connected to the overflow hole 122, while its lower end extends into the water receiving container 300 to prevent condensate flowing from the overflow hole 122 from splashing onto the outside of the water receiving container 300 during its flow.

[0064] The cooking appliance 10 of this invention, by setting an overflow pipe 500 between the overflow hole 122 and the water receiving cavity 310, ensures that all the condensate in the water collection tank 120 can flow into the water receiving cavity 310 under the guidance of the overflow pipe 500, effectively preventing condensate from flowing to other parts of the appliance body 100, thereby improving the safety of using the cooking appliance 10. In addition, under the guidance of the overflow pipe 500, the condensate flowing from the overflow hole 122 can flow smoothly along the inner wall of the overflow pipe 500, effectively reducing the noise generated by the condensate during the flow process, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in FIG6, the top of the water receiving container 300 is provided with a through hole 331 communicating with the water receiving cavity 310. Specifically, as shown in FIG6, the water receiving container 300 may include a container cover 330, which is used to close the top opening 311 of the water receiving cavity 310. In addition, the through hole 331 is provided on the container cover 330, and the overflow pipe 500 passes through the through hole 331 and extends into the water receiving cavity 310, so that all the condensate in the water collection tank 120 can flow into the water receiving cavity 310.

[0066] Therefore, the cooking appliance 10 of this utility model, by opening a through hole 331 at the top of the water receiving container 300 that communicates with the water receiving cavity 310, enables all the condensate in the water collecting tank 120 to flow into the water receiving cavity 310, further ensuring that the condensate will not splash to the outside of the water receiving container 300 during the flow process, thereby further improving the safety of using the cooking appliance 10.

[0067] Of course, in other embodiments of this utility model, those skilled in the art may omit the overflow pipe 500 and the container cover 330 as needed, as long as the water receiving container 300 is located below the overflow hole 122 and can stably receive the condensate flowing down from the overflow hole 122.

[0068] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the atomizing device 400 may include an ultrasonic atomizing plate 410 and a water-absorbing member 420. Specifically, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410 is disposed in the water receiving cavity 310 near the mist exhaust hole 332, and is used to atomize condensed water into water mist and discharge it from the mist exhaust hole 332. In addition, the water-absorbing member 420 extends from the bottom of the water receiving cavity 310 to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410 to guide the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 310 to flow to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410.

[0069] The cooking appliance 10 of this utility model, by setting an ultrasonic atomizing plate 410 adjacent to the venting hole 332 and a water-absorbing member 420 extending from the bottom of the water receiving cavity 310 to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410, enables the condensate in the water receiving cavity 310 to flow slowly and fully to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410, and after being atomized into water mist, it is directly discharged from the venting hole 332. This improves the degree of condensate discharge and avoids problems such as odor caused by long-term water accumulation in the water receiving cavity 310, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 5, 6, and 9, the cooking appliance 10 may further include a water level sensor 700. The water level sensor 700 is disposed inside the water receiving container 300 and is used to detect the water level inside the water receiving container 300.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410 is configured to start atomization when the water level sensor 700 detects that the water level in the water receiving container 300 has risen to the minimum detection value of the high water level sensor 700, and to stop atomization when the water level sensor 700 detects that the water level in the water receiving container 300 has dropped to the minimum detection value of the high water level sensor 700, so that the condensate in the water receiving chamber 310 is completely atomized into water mist.

[0072] The cooking appliance 10 of this utility model uses a water level sensor 700 to detect the water level in the water container 300 in real time, so as to stop atomization when the water level is low and start atomization when the water level is high. This realizes the automatic control of the atomization function, which not only avoids the risk of overflow caused by excessive water level, but also effectively prevents the atomizing device from running dry and being damaged when there is no water, thus significantly improving the safety of use and the level of energy efficiency management.

[0073] Of course, in other embodiments of this utility model, those skilled in the art can also use other types of atomizing devices to replace the ultrasonic atomizing plate as needed, such as a compressor atomizer or a mesh atomizer.

[0074] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the water receiving container 300 may include a horizontally arranged bottom wall 321 and a circumferential side wall 322 located above the bottom wall 321. The bottom wall 321 and the circumferential side wall 322 define a water receiving cavity 310, and the water-absorbing member 420 extends vertically upward from the upper surface of the bottom wall 321 to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410, so that all the condensate in the water receiving cavity 310 can flow to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 410, thereby further improving the degree of condensate drainage.

[0075] In addition, the atomizing device 400 and the water level sensor 700 are spaced apart on the inner side of the circumferential sidewall 322 to improve the detection accuracy of the water level sensor 700.

[0076] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 6 and 8, the top of the water receiving container 300 may also be provided with a mist discharge hole 332 that communicates with the water receiving cavity 310, so that the water mist in the water receiving cavity 310 can be discharged from the mist discharge hole 332.

[0077] The cooking appliance 10 of this utility model, by opening a mist vent 332 at the top of the water receiving container 300 and communicating with the water receiving cavity 310, enables the water mist in the water receiving cavity 310 to be fully discharged from the mist vent 332, which is conducive to the continuous atomization of the condensate in the water receiving cavity 310, thereby improving the atomization efficiency of the atomizing device 400.

[0078] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 3 and 7, the side wall of the housing 100 is provided with a mist outlet 150 that connects the mist outlet 332 to the outside, so that the water mist discharged from the mist outlet 332 flows to the outside. Specifically, referring to Figure 3, the mist outlet 332 can be opened on the side of the housing 130 adjacent to the hinge structure 140.

[0079] The cooking appliance 10 of this invention, by setting a mist hole 150 on the side wall of the body 100 and connecting it with the mist exhaust hole 332, guides the water mist directly to the external environment, realizing the directional discharge of water mist. This avoids problems such as water mist diffusion inside the body 100 leading to local humidity increase or condensate backflow to other components (such as circuit boards and sensors). It not only protects the dryness of the internal structure of the body 100, but also prevents water mist from interfering with the user's operating area (such as fog obstructing vision or adhering to the countertop), thereby improving the reliability of the equipment and the user experience.

[0080] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 4 to 8, the cooking appliance 10 may further include a mist exhaust pipe 600. Specifically, the mist exhaust pipe 600 is disposed in the body 100 and is used to connect the mist exhaust hole 332 and the mist outlet 150 to guide the water mist in the water receiving chamber 310 to flow to the mist outlet 150.

[0081] In addition, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the mist exhaust pipe 600 can extend smoothly from the mist exhaust hole 332 to the mist outlet hole 150 to improve the flow efficiency of the water mist.

[0082] The cooking appliance 10 of this utility model provides a stable flow channel for water mist by setting a mist exhaust pipe 600 to connect the mist exhaust hole 332 and the mist outlet 150. It effectively utilizes the sealing and directional guiding characteristics of the mist exhaust pipe 600, thereby reducing the loss or condensation backflow of water mist during the transmission process, ensuring that the water mist can be discharged to the outside in a high-efficiency and concentrated manner, and further reducing the risk of water accumulation inside the water receiving cavity 310.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, as shown in Figures 3 and 7, the mist outlet 150 includes a plurality of spaced micropores to disperse the discharged water mist into fine droplets.

[0084] The cooking appliance 10 of this invention, by setting the mist outlet 150 as a microporous structure, increases the contact area between water mist and air, accelerating the natural evaporation of water mist after it is discharged, thereby avoiding excessive local humidity or water mist accumulation and dripping onto the countertop. At the same time, the microporous structure of the mist outlet 150 effectively inhibits the intrusion of external dust or foreign objects into the interior of the appliance body 100, reducing the risk of clogging. Furthermore, the spaced microporous layout makes the mist outlet 150 more visually concealed, thus improving the overall appearance and aesthetics of the cooking appliance 10.

[0085] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make appropriate adjustments to the technical solution of this utility model based on some of the embodiments described above. However, such adjustments will not deviate from the technical principles and concepts of this utility model and should still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0086] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with several embodiments above. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of this utility model, those skilled in the art can disassemble and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of this utility model will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0087] Finally, it should be noted that in this invention, the term "connection" refers to fluid communication, allowing fluid (e.g., air, liquid) to flow between two interconnected entities. Furthermore, this "connection" can be either a leak-free flow of fluid between two interconnected entities, or a flow with slight leakage between two interconnected entities.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: The body has a cooking cavity; The lid is used to open and close the cooking chamber; A water receiving container is disposed in the body, and a water receiving chamber is defined therein, which is used to receive condensate dripping from the cover; an atomizing device is disposed in the water receiving chamber, which is used to atomize the condensate in the water receiving chamber into water mist and then discharge it.

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the water receiving container is provided with a mist vent that communicates with the water receiving cavity, so that the water mist in the water receiving cavity can be discharged from the mist vent.

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the machine body is provided with a mist outlet that connects the mist outlet to the outside, so that the water mist discharged from the mist outlet can flow to the outside.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a mist exhaust pipe, which is disposed in the body and is used to connect the mist exhaust hole and the mist outlet hole to guide the water mist in the water receiving chamber to flow to the mist outlet hole.

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mist exhaust pipe extends smoothly from the mist exhaust hole to the mist outlet hole.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, An ultrasonic atomizing plate is disposed in the water receiving cavity near the mist exhaust hole, and is used to atomize condensed water into water mist and then discharge it from the mist exhaust hole. And a water-absorbing element extending from the bottom of the water-receiving cavity to the ultrasonic atomizing plate to guide the condensate in the water-receiving cavity to the ultrasonic atomizing plate.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top side of the machine body is provided with a water collection tank for collecting condensate, and the bottom of the water collection tank is provided with an overflow hole that communicates with the water receiving cavity so that the condensate flows into the water receiving cavity.

8. The cooking utensil according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes an overflow pipe, which is disposed in the body and is used to connect the overflow hole and the water receiving chamber to guide condensate water to flow into the water receiving chamber.

9. The cooking utensil according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the water receiving container has a through hole that communicates with the water receiving cavity, and the overflow pipe passes through the through hole and extends into the water receiving cavity.

10. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a water level sensor, which is installed inside the water receiving container to detect the water level inside the container.