Steamer convenient for pouring soup

By incorporating a suspended rack and drainage hose within the steamer, the problems of scalding and spillage of soup near the rim of the bowl after steam heating are solved, enabling safe and efficient soup drainage and improving the convenience and safety of the steamer.

CN224219899UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12浙江汉欣厨具有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
浙江汉欣厨具有限公司
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing steamers, after the soup in the bowls is heated by steam, it is easy for the soup to get close to the rim of the bowl, which poses a risk of burns and is easy to spill when taking it out, resulting in inconvenience and safety hazards.

Method used

A suspended rack is installed inside the steamer, and the bowls are placed in the holding chamber of the suspended rack. A pouring port is set at one end of the suspended rack, which is connected to the collection chamber. The user lifts the suspended end to let the soup flow into the collection chamber and be discharged through the drain hose, thus isolating it from the hands.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the risk of burns, improves operational safety and convenience, simplifies the process of draining soup, and avoids spillage and environmental pollution.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a steamer convenient for pouring soup, which comprises a steamer body, and an accommodating cavity for accommodating water is arranged in the steamer body; the food steamers are stacked on the upper end face of the pot body, the bottom of each food steamer is hollowed out, the food steamers are used for supplying steam, a pot cover is placed on the top food steamer, and one side of each food steamer is provided with an extending convex part; the suspension frames are installed in the food steamers in a suspension mode, one ends of the suspension frames are hinged to the hinge bases located in the extending protruding parts, the other ends of the suspension frames are suspension ends, supporting parts are arranged at the positions, corresponding to the suspension ends, of the bottom faces of the food steamers, and the suspension ends of the suspension frames are supported through the supporting parts. A containing cavity with an upper opening and a lower opening is formed in the suspension frame. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the tiltable suspension frame and the pouring opening structure communicated with the collecting cavity, soup in the bowl heated by steam can be quickly guided out, the soup is prevented from being in contact with a hand or spilling when the bowl is taken, and the safety and convenience in use are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a steamer, specifically a steamer that is convenient for pouring soup. Background Technology

[0002] A steamer is a common kitchen utensil, mainly consisting of a pot and one or more steaming baskets. It is suitable for heating and steaming various foods, and is widely used, especially in homes and the catering industry. During use, bowls containing food or soup are typically placed inside the steaming baskets, and the food is steamed using steam generated by the heating in the lower pot.

[0003] However, in existing technology, after being heated by steam for a period of time, the liquid inside the bowls in the steamer often increases significantly due to evaporation and condensation or the release of juices from the food, with the liquid level approaching the opening of the bowl. When users try to remove the bowls, the following problems can easily occur: First, the liquid, being close to the rim, may come into contact with the user's fingers, posing a risk of burns; second, during the movement or tilting of the bowls, the liquid is prone to spilling due to shaking, causing kitchen pollution or inconvenience. Especially under high-temperature steaming conditions, removing the bowls presents significant inconvenience and potential safety hazards.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide an improved structure that can easily guide the soup out of the bowl after steam heating, avoiding direct contact with the high-temperature liquid and improving the convenience of the removal operation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a steamer with a floating rack for easy pouring of soup, effectively overcoming the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a steamer for convenient pouring of soup, comprising:

[0007] The pot body has an internal cavity for holding water;

[0008] At least one steamer is stacked on the upper surface of the pot body. The bottom of each steamer is hollowed out for the supply of steam. The pot lid is placed on the top steamer. An extended protrusion is provided on one side of each steamer.

[0009] A suspension rack is suspended inside each of the steamers. One end of the rack is hinged to a hinge seat located in the extended protrusion, and the other end is a suspension end. A support part is provided on the bottom of the steamer corresponding to the suspension section. The suspension end of the suspension rack is supported by the support part. A container cavity with openings at the top and bottom is formed inside the suspension rack, and the bowls are placed in the container cavity.

[0010] The pouring spout is located inside the holding cavity of the suspension frame and on one side of the hinge seat, allowing the soup in the bowl to be poured out by lifting the suspension end of the suspension frame.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the suspension component forms a receiving protrusion on one side of the hinge seat. The receiving protrusion is connected to the hinge seat through the hinge seat. A collection cavity is provided inside the receiving protrusion. The collection cavity is connected to the pouring port. Soup in the bowl enters the collection cavity through the pouring port.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, a drain hose is connected to the receiving protrusion. The drain hose passes through the hinge seat and the extension protrusion and extends to the outside, so that the soup in the collection chamber is drained through the drain hose.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a threaded sealing plug is installed at the output end of the drainage hose.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom surface of the collection chamber is provided with an inclined guide surface, and the inclined surface of the inclined guide surface faces the side of the drain hose.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, an operating handle is provided at the suspended end of the suspension frame.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, each steamer has an operating opening on its bottom surface.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the holding cavity of the suspended rack forms an inclined placement surface for placing bowls.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a steamer structure that facilitates pouring soup. By setting a floating rack inside the steamer, the bowl is placed in the holding cavity formed by the floating rack, and a pouring port is set at one end of the floating rack that communicates with the collection cavity. The user only needs to lift the floating end of the floating rack to let the soup in the bowl flow into the collection cavity below through the pouring port, and then discharge it to the outside through the drain hose. This isolates the soup from the user's hands, effectively reduces the risk of burns, and improves the safety and convenience of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension frame of this utility model;

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Pot body; 2. Steamer; 3. Pot lid; 5. Extended protrusion; 9. Suspension frame; 14. Hinge seat; 10. Support part; 12. Pour port; 13. Receiving protrusion; 16. Collection chamber; 15. Drain hose; 4. Threaded sealing plug; 17. Inclined guide surface; 8. Operating handle; 6. Operating opening; 11. Inclined placement surface; 7. Bowl. Detailed Implementation

[0026] All features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed herein, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0027] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the steamer includes a pot body 1, the interior of which has a water-holding cavity for generating steam during use. The upper end of the pot body 1 has a supporting edge for placing steaming baskets 2. During use, one or more steaming baskets 2 can be stacked on top of the pot body 1 as needed. The bottom of each steaming basket 2 has a perforated structure to allow steam inside the pot body 1 to rise and pass through each layer of steaming baskets 2, steaming the food or utensils inside. A lid 3 is provided above the topmost steaming basket 2 to seal the space within, preventing steam leakage and improving heating efficiency.

[0029] Each steamer 2 has an extension protrusion 5 on one side, which extends outward and forms a space for installing a hinge structure. Inside the steamer 2, a suspension frame 9 is installed. One end of the suspension frame 9 is hinged to a hinge seat 14 installed within the extension protrusion 5, forming a rotatable support structure. The other end of the suspension frame 9 is a free-floating end, supported by a support portion 10 located on the bottom surface of the steamer 2. The position of the support portion 10 corresponds to the floating end, so as to stably support the bowl 7 when the suspension frame 9 is stationary. The suspension frame 9 is frame-shaped, with its inner side forming a container cavity with openings at the top and bottom, where the user can place the bowl 7 containing food or soup.

[0030] To enable the pouring function, a pouring port 12 is provided inside the suspension frame 9, located on the side of the suspension frame 9 near the hinge seat 14. When it is necessary to drain the soup from the bowl 7, the user only needs to lift the suspension end of the suspension frame 9, and the tilting action is achieved by utilizing the hinge connection, so that the soup can flow out of the bowl 7 in the tilting direction and be guided into the collection chamber 16 below through the pouring port 12.

[0031] To better collect the soup, a receiving protrusion 13 is provided on the side where the suspension frame 9 connects to the hinge seat 14. The receiving protrusion 13 is connected and fixed to the extension protrusion 5 through the hinge seat 14, and a collection cavity 16 for collecting the soup is formed inside. The collection cavity 16 communicates with the pouring port 12, so that the soup can smoothly enter the sealed cavity from the pouring port 12.

[0032] A drain hose 15 is provided on the receiving protrusion 13 to guide the soup in the collection chamber 16 out. One end of the drain hose 15 is connected to the collection chamber 16, and the other end passes through the hinge seat 14 and the extension protrusion 5 and extends to the outside of the steamer. The user can drain the soup into a container through the hose without having to overturn the entire steamer 2 structure, improving the convenience and safety of use. To prevent leakage of soup when not draining, a threaded sealing plug 4 is installed at the output end of the drain hose 15. Tightening the sealing plug can effectively close the hose outlet.

[0033] To improve the efficiency of discharging the soup and reduce the amount of liquid collected, an inclined guide surface 17 is provided at the bottom of the collection chamber 16. This guide surface has a certain angle relative to the horizontal plane, and the inclined direction is towards the connection end of the drain hose 15, so as to ensure that the soup can be smoothly gathered under the action of gravity and discharged through the drain hose 15.

[0034] To facilitate user operation, an operating handle 8 is provided at the suspended end of the suspension frame 9. Users can lift the free end of the suspension frame 9 by the handle to safely and quickly control the tilt angle of the bowl 7, avoiding direct contact with the hot surface of the bowl 7, improving the comfort and safety of use, and completing the pouring and draining of soup.

[0035] To further enhance ease of use, each steamer 2 has an operating opening 6 on its bottom surface, which is aligned with the floating end of the suspension rack 9, allowing users to easily reach the handle or observe the status of the bowls 7, thus simplifying the operation process. Simultaneously, an inclined placement surface 11 is provided inside the holding cavity of the suspension rack 9. This inclined placement surface 11 supports the bowls 7 and guides the soup to flow smoothly to the pouring spout 12 when the suspension rack 9 is lifted, thereby improving the overall flow efficiency.

[0036] This utility model has a reasonable structural design and is easy to operate. It is especially suitable for use scenarios that require steaming and separating soup liquid. While improving the convenience of kitchen operations, it effectively reduces the risk of soup spillage or scalding.

[0037] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A steamer for convenient pouring of soup, characterized in that, include: The pot body (1) has a water-containing cavity inside; At least one steamer (2) is stacked on the upper surface of the pot body (1). Each steamer (2) has a hollow bottom for supplying steam. A pot lid (3) is placed on the top steamer (2). An extension protrusion (5) is provided on one side of each steamer (2). A suspension rack (9) is suspended in each of the steamers (2). One end of the rack is hinged to a hinge seat (14) located in the extension protrusion (5), and the other end is a suspension end. A support part (10) is provided on the bottom surface of the steamer (2) corresponding to the suspension end. The suspension end of the suspension rack (9) is supported by the support part (10). A container cavity with openings at the top and bottom is formed inside the suspension rack (9), and the bowl (7) is placed in the container cavity. The pouring spout (12) is located in the holding cavity of the suspension frame (9) and on one side of the hinge seat (14). The soup in the bowl (7) is poured out by lifting the suspension end of the suspension frame (9).

2. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension frame forms a receiving protrusion (13) on one side of the hinge seat (14). The receiving protrusion (13) is connected to the hinge seat (14) through the hinge seat (14). A collection cavity (16) is provided in the receiving protrusion (13). The collection cavity (16) is connected to the pouring port (12). Soup in the bowl (7) enters the collection cavity (16) through the pouring port (12).

3. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drain hose (15) is connected to the receiving protrusion (13). The drain hose (15) passes through the hinge seat (14) and the extension protrusion (5) and extends to the outside. The soup in the collection chamber (16) is drained through the drain hose (15).

4. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 3, characterized in that: A threaded sealing plug (4) is installed at the output end of the drain hose (15).

5. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the collection chamber (16) is provided with an inclined guide surface (17), and the inclined surface of the inclined guide surface (17) faces the side of the drain hose (15).

6. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 1, characterized in that: An operating handle (8) is provided at the suspended end of the suspension frame (9).

7. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the steamers (2) has an operating opening (6) on its bottom surface.

8. The steamer for convenient soup pouring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension frame (9) has an inclined placement surface (11) inside its holding cavity for placing bowls (7).