Cabinet door sealing structure of rice steaming cabinet

Abstract

The utility model provides a cabinet door sealing structure of a rice steaming cabinet, which comprises a transparent cabinet door and an elastic sealing strip with a U-shaped section, and the cabinet door is movably connected to a cabinet body of the rice steaming cabinet; a U-shaped clamping groove is formed in the position, close to the edge of the cabinet door, of the inner side of the cabinet door, the elastic sealing strip is clamped and matched with the U-shaped clamping groove through the U-shaped structure of the elastic sealing strip, and the clamping fit between the U-shaped structure and the U-shaped clamping groove is interference fit; the elastic sealing strips are distributed on the upper, lower, left and right sides of the inner side of the cabinet door; when the cabinet door is closed, the elastic sealing strip is tightly attached to the edge of the opening of the cabinet body. Compared with a traditional sticking fixing sealing strip, the elastic sealing strip is fixed in a clamping mode, is more reliable, durable and convenient to replace, and can better adapt to the using environment of the rice steaming cabinet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment, and in particular to a door sealing structure for a rice steamer. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the catering industry and the increasing demand for group dining, steam rice cookers, as an important rice cooking equipment, have been widely used in various canteens, restaurants, hotels, and other places. Their basic working principle is to generate high-temperature steam, which evenly heats and cooks the rice in the steaming trays inside the cooker, thus meeting the dining needs of a large number of people. The airtightness of the cooker door is one of the key factors in ensuring the normal operation of the equipment and improving steaming efficiency. Good sealing can prevent steam leakage, reduce heat loss, and ensure the uniformity and safety of the steaming process.

[0003] However, most common rice steamer door sealing structures currently use adhesive bonding. This adhesive bonding sealing structure has several drawbacks. First, adhesive bonding sealing strips are prone to aging and deformation due to the erosion of high-temperature steam over long-term use, leading to a decline in sealing performance. Second, once the adhesive bonding sealing strip is damaged, the replacement process is cumbersome, requiring complete cleaning of the old sealing strip before re-attaching. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but may also result in the sealing strip not adhering firmly, further affecting the sealing effect. In addition, adhesive bonding sealing strips are prone to loosening due to frequent opening and closing of the cabinet door during use, which also affects the sealing performance, allowing steam to leak easily. This not only wastes energy but may also affect the cooking effect and efficiency. Therefore, the traditional adhesive bonding sealing structure can no longer meet the high sealing performance requirements of modern steam rice steamers, and a more reliable, durable, and easily replaceable sealing structure is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a sealing structure for the door of a rice steamer, and to provide a more reliable, durable and easy-to-replace sealing structure to overcome the shortcomings of the adhesive fixing sealing structure.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a door sealing structure for a rice steamer, including a transparent door and an elastic sealing strip with a U-shaped cross-section, wherein the door is movably connected to the cabinet body of the rice steamer.

[0006] The cabinet door has a U-shaped groove on its inner side near the edge. The elastic sealing strip engages with the U-shaped groove through its U-shaped structure. The engagement between the U-shaped structure and the U-shaped groove is an interference fit.

[0007] The elastic sealing strips are distributed on the four sides of the inside of the cabinet door; when the cabinet door is closed, the elastic sealing strips are tightly fitted to the opening edge of the cabinet body.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, U-shaped slots are provided on the four sides of the inner side of the cabinet door; the U-shaped slots are laid along the side lengths of the four sides to form a continuous U-shaped slot.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the sealing strip is a single strip whose length is adapted to the perimeter of the cabinet door.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the elastic sealing strip is a rubber sealing strip, a silicone sealing strip, or a polyurethane sealing strip.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the elastic sealing strip is a snap-fit ​​sealing strip.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the transparent portion of the cabinet door is made of tempered glass.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. Good sealing performance: The elastic sealing strip is interlocked with the U-shaped groove on the inside of the cabinet door through a U-shaped structure. This tight fit can fit tightly with the edge of the cabinet opening when the cabinet door is closed, effectively preventing steam leakage, reducing heat loss, and ensuring the uniformity and safety of the rice cooking process.

[0015] 2. Easy replacement: Compared with traditional adhesive sealing strips, this structure eliminates the need to clean the old sealing strip. Simply insert the new elastic sealing strip into the U-shaped groove to complete the replacement. The operation is simple and quick, saving time and labor costs, and ensuring that the sealing strip is installed firmly, avoiding sealing problems caused by poor adhesion.

[0016] 3. High durability: The elastic sealing strip is fixed by snap-fit, which is not easy to loosen due to frequent opening and closing of the cabinet door. Compared with the adhesive fixing method, it can better adapt to the use environment of the rice steamer, extend the service life of the sealing strip, and improve the durability of the entire rice steamer door sealing structure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the rice steamer in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a transparent and visible schematic diagram of the cabinet door of the rice steamer in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the U-shaped slot on the cabinet door in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the elastic sealing strip with a U-shaped structure, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the elastic sealing strip snapped onto the inside of the cabinet door;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped structure and the U-shaped slot engaging with each other in a preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Rice steamer; 2. Cabinet door; 21. U-shaped groove; 3. Elastic sealing strip; 31. U-shaped structure. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "equipped with", "sleeved / connected", "connected", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a wall-mounted connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] refer to Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a sealing structure for the cabinet door 2 of a rice steamer 1, including a transparent cabinet door 2 and an elastic sealing strip 3 with a U-shaped cross-section (such as...). Figure 4The cabinet door 2 is movably connected to the cabinet body of the rice steamer 1; a U-shaped groove 21 is provided on the inner side of the cabinet door 2 near the edge of the cabinet door 2 (e.g., Figure 3 The elastic sealing strip 3 is engaged with the U-shaped groove 21 through its U-shaped structure 31, and the engagement between the U-shaped structure 31 and the U-shaped groove 21 is an interference fit; the elastic sealing strip 3 is distributed on the four sides of the inner side of the cabinet door 2; when the cabinet door 2 is closed, the elastic sealing strip 3 is tightly fitted with the opening edge of the cabinet body.

[0028] In this embodiment, a U-shaped groove 21 is machined on the inner side of the cabinet door 2 near the edge. Its size and shape match the U-shaped structure 31 of the elastic sealing strip 3. The U-shaped structure 31 of the elastic sealing strip 3 is aligned with the U-shaped groove 21 on the inner side of the cabinet door 2, and the sealing strip is pressed into the groove, creating an interference fit between the sealing strip and the groove (e.g., ...). Figure 6 This ensures a secure connection between the sealing strip and cabinet door 2. During operation, attention must be paid to the installation direction and position of the sealing strip to ensure it is evenly distributed on the four sides of the inside of cabinet door 2, and that it fits tightly against the edge of the cabinet opening when cabinet door 2 is closed.

[0029] A further optimized design of the U-shaped groove 21 is that U-shaped grooves 21 are provided on the four sides of the inner side of the cabinet door 2; the U-shaped grooves 21 are laid along the side length of the four sides to form a continuous U-shaped groove 21, so that the elastic sealing strip 3 can be evenly distributed and installed along the entire edge of the cabinet door 2 to form a complete sealing ring, which further enhances the sealing effect between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body, avoids the problem of steam leakage caused by the absence or improper installation of the local sealing strip, and ensures the sealing integrity of the entire rice steaming process.

[0030] Align the U-shaped structures 31 of the elastic sealing strip 3 sequentially and insert them into the continuous U-shaped grooves 21, ensuring that the sealing strip fits tightly against the grooves along the edge of the cabinet door 2, thus completing the installation of the sealing strip on the cabinet door 2. The continuous U-shaped grooves 21 provide a uniform installation reference for the elastic sealing strip 3, which helps to ensure the flatness and consistency of the sealing strip installation, reduces local sealing defects caused by uneven installation of the sealing strip, and improves the overall performance and reliability of the sealing structure.

[0031] The sealing strip is a single piece, and its length is adapted to the perimeter of the cabinet door 2. For example... Figure 5 The U-shaped structure 31 of the sealing strip is snapped into the continuous U-shaped groove 21 on the inner side of the cabinet door 2. Starting from one corner of the cabinet door 2, the sealing strip is snapped into the groove one by one until the sealing strip surrounds the entire edge of the cabinet door 2 and the ends are connected to complete the installation of a whole sealing strip.

[0032] Using a single sealing strip of the same length as the perimeter of the cabinet door 2 ensures that the sealing strip is evenly distributed along the edge of the cabinet door 2, avoiding uneven sealing that may be caused by splicing multiple sealing strips. This makes the sealing effect between the cabinet door 2 and the cabinet body more uniform and consistent, ensuring that steam is evenly distributed inside the rice steamer 1, and improving the uniformity and quality of rice steaming.

[0033] The elastic sealing strip 3 is a rubber sealing strip, a silicone sealing strip, or a polyurethane sealing strip. Materials such as rubber, silicone, and polyurethane all possess excellent elasticity, flexibility, and high-temperature resistance, enabling them to adapt to the high-temperature and high-humidity working environment inside the rice steamer 1. This ensures that the sealing strip is not prone to aging or deformation during long-term use, thereby maintaining stable sealing performance, effectively preventing steam leakage, and improving rice steaming efficiency and safety.

[0034] The elastic sealing strip 3 is a snap-fit ​​sealing strip. Snap-fit ​​sealing strips are a common type of sealing strip that is fixed to the installation position via a slot or snap-fit ​​structure. In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​sealing strip is installed using a slot-type installation method. The sealing strip is fixed to the installation position via a slot structure, and installation simply requires inserting the sealing strip into the corresponding slot.

[0035] like Figure 2 The transparent portion of the cabinet door 2 is made of tempered glass. Using tempered glass for the transparent portion of the cabinet door 2 provides excellent transparency and high strength, allowing users to clearly observe the cooking process of the rice inside the rice steamer 1 without opening the door 2. This facilitates timely monitoring of the cooking progress, preventing overcooking or undercooking, and improving the convenience and accuracy of rice steaming.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the design concept of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present utility model using this concept shall be deemed as an infringement of the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A door sealing structure for a rice steamer, characterized in that: It includes a transparent cabinet door and a U-shaped elastic sealing strip, wherein the cabinet door is movably connected to the cabinet body of the rice steamer; The cabinet door has a U-shaped groove on its inner side near the edge. The elastic sealing strip engages with the U-shaped groove through its U-shaped structure. The engagement between the U-shaped structure and the U-shaped groove is an interference fit. The elastic sealing strips are distributed on the four sides of the inside of the cabinet door; when the cabinet door is closed, the elastic sealing strips are tightly fitted to the opening edge of the cabinet body.

2. The door sealing structure of a rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet door has U-shaped slots on all four sides (top, bottom, left, and right) inside; the U-shaped slots are laid along the length of the four sides to form a continuous U-shaped slot.

3. The door sealing structure of a rice steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sealing strip is a single piece, and its length is adapted to the perimeter of the cabinet door.

4. The door sealing structure of a rice steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic sealing strip is a rubber sealing strip, a silicone sealing strip, or a polyurethane sealing strip.

5. The door sealing structure of a rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic sealing strip is a snap-fit ​​sealing strip.

6. The door sealing structure of a rice steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transparent part of the cabinet door is made of tempered glass.

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