A steamer with convenient water replenishment

Abstract

This application discloses a convenient water-refilling steamer, relating to the field of steamers, including a casing, steaming racks, a lid, a locking component, and a water-refilling component. When water needs to be refilled, the lid is rotated open, and the squeeze bottle is held, allowing water inside the squeeze bottle to enter the water storage tank inside the casing through a ball and a hose. When holding the squeeze bottle, the hose between the connecting block and the water tank is blocked by a blocking ball, preventing water inside the squeeze bottle from flowing back into the water tank, thus completing the water refill. There is no need to remove the steaming rack for refilling, making it convenient to use. The upper steaming rack cooperates with the lower holding frame through a rotating plate on the side. When the rotating plate is rotated to a vertical position, the groove at the bottom of the rotating plate cooperates with the rotating rod. Under the action of a spring, the abutment block squeezes the rotating rod into the groove at the bottom of the rotating plate, thereby locking the upper and lower steaming racks, making it convenient to lock different layers of steaming racks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steamer technology, and in particular to a steamer that is convenient for adding water. Background Technology

[0002] A steamer is a cooking utensil primarily used to heat food with steam, allowing it to be heated evenly in a sealed environment to achieve the purpose of cooking or steaming. Steamers are usually made of metal (such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc.) and have one or more racks. With the development of technology, traditional steamers have gradually evolved into new forms such as electric steamers.

[0003] Existing electric steamers mainly consist of a water tank, heating element, steaming rack, and lid. When in use, add an appropriate amount of water to the water tank, then stack the steaming rack, place the food to be steamed inside the steaming rack, and the steaming is completed by the cooperation of the heating element and the steam generator.

[0004] Existing steamers require water to be added to the internal water tank before setting up the steaming rack. If water needs to be added during the steaming process, the steaming rack must be removed first. However, removing the rack causes the food inside to cool down during steaming, resulting in uneven cooking and making the steamer inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a steamer that allows for convenient water replenishment.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a steamer that facilitates water replenishment, including a casing, a plurality of steam racks are provided on the top of the casing, a cover is provided on the upper surface of the top steam rack, locking components are provided on both sides of the steam rack, and a water replenishment component is provided on the side of the casing.

[0009] The water supply assembly includes a water tank fixedly connected to the outer surface of the chassis. A squeeze bottle is provided on the side of the chassis. Both ends of the squeeze bottle are fixedly connected to connecting blocks. Flexible hoses are fixedly connected between the connecting blocks and the water tank, and between the connecting blocks and the chassis.

[0010] The locking assembly includes a grip frame fixedly connected to the side of the steaming rack. A rotating plate is hinged to the outer surface of the grip frame. Two rotating rods are hinged to the upper surface of the grip frame. Two abutment blocks are interposed inside the grip frame. A spring is fixedly connected between the outer surface of the abutment block and the outer surface of the grip frame. The abutment block abuts against the outer surface of the rotating rod.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the steamer for convenient water replenishment described in this utility model, both connecting blocks are provided with conical inclined surfaces inside. The smaller opening of the conical inclined surface inside the connecting block faces the side closer to the water tank. A blocking ball is provided inside the connecting block, and the diameter of the blocking ball is sufficient to block the smaller opening of the conical inclined surface inside the connecting block.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the steamer that facilitates water replenishment according to the present invention, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the side with the larger opening of the conical inclined surface inside the connecting block, and the limiting block can restrict the blocking ball inside the connecting block.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the steamer for convenient water replenishment described in this utility model, a balloon is provided between the end of the connecting block away from the water tank and the hose on the side away from the squeeze bottle, a support plate for supporting the squeeze bottle is fixedly connected to the side of the casing, and a cover plate for protecting the squeeze bottle is hinged to the side of the casing.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the steamer that facilitates water replenishment according to the present invention, the upper surface of the holding frame is provided with a rectangular groove for rotating the rotating rod.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the steamer for convenient water replenishment described in this utility model, the bottom end of the rotating plate and the bottom end of the cover are both provided with slots that cooperate with the rotating rod, the two sides of the machine box are provided with blocks that cooperate with the slots at the bottom of the rotating plate, and the interior of the rotating plate is provided with a rectangular through groove that cooperates with the holding frame.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] This invention provides a steamer that allows for convenient water replenishment. It offers the following advantages:

[0018] 1. When water needs to be replenished, rotate the cover to open it, then hold the squeeze bottle to allow the water inside the squeeze bottle to enter the water tank inside the machine through the balloon and hose. When holding the squeeze bottle, the blocking ball will block the hose between the connecting block and the water tank, preventing the water inside the squeeze bottle from flowing back into the water tank, thus completing the water replenishment. There is no need to remove the steam rack to replenish the water, making it convenient to use.

[0019] 2. The upper steaming rack works with the rotating plate on the side and the holding frame below. When the rotating plate rotates to the vertical position, the bottom of the rotating plate presses against the rotating rod, causing the rotating rod to drive the abutment block and spring into the holding frame. When the slot at the bottom of the rotating plate engages with the rotating rod, the abutment block, under the action of the spring, presses the rotating rod into the slot at the bottom of the rotating plate, thereby locking the upper and lower steaming racks and making it easy to lock different layers of steaming racks. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the water-continuing component of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connecting block of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the locking component of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of A in the diagram.

[0026] In the diagram, 1. Cover; 2. Steamer rack; 3. Casing; 4. Water supply assembly; 401. Water tank; 402. Hose; 403. Balloon; 404. Support plate; 405. Connecting block; 406. Cover plate; 407. Limiting block; 408. Blocking ball; 409. Squeeze bottle; 5. Locking assembly; 501. Rotating plate; 502. Holding frame; 503. Spring; 504. Rotating rod; 505. Abutment block. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a steamer with convenient water replenishment, including a housing 3. Several steam racks 2 are arranged on the top of the housing 3. A cover 1 is arranged on the upper surface of the top steam rack 2. Locking components 5 are arranged on both sides of the steam rack 2. A water replenishment component 4 is arranged on the side of the housing 3. The water replenishment component 4 includes a water tank 401 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the housing 3. A squeeze bottle 409 is arranged on the side of the housing 3. Connecting blocks 405 are fixedly connected to both ends of the squeeze bottle 409. Flexible hoses 402 are fixedly connected between the connecting blocks 405 and the water tank 401 and between the connecting blocks 405 and the housing 3.

[0030] Specifically, both connecting blocks 405 have conical slopes inside. The smaller opening of the conical slope inside the connecting block 405 faces the side closer to the water tank 401. A blocking ball 408 is provided inside the connecting block 405. The diameter of the blocking ball 408 can block the smaller opening of the conical slope inside the connecting block 405. A limiting block 407 is fixedly connected to the larger opening of the conical slope inside the connecting block 405. The limiting block 407 can restrict the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405. A balloon 403 is provided between the end of the connecting block 405 away from the water tank 401 and the hose 402. A support plate 404 for supporting the squeezing bottle 409 is fixedly connected to the side of the casing 3. A cover plate 406 for protecting the squeezing bottle 409 is hinged to the side of the casing 3.

[0031] Furthermore, when water needs to be replenished, the cover plate 406 is rotated open, and the squeeze bottle 409 is held, allowing the water inside the squeeze bottle 409 to enter the water storage tank inside the chassis 3 through the balloon 403 and the hose 402. When the squeeze bottle 409 is held, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end away from the water tank 401 is impacted by the water flow to the side with the larger opening of the conical slope, thus allowing water to pass through. Meanwhile, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end closer to the water tank 401 is impacted to the side with the smaller opening of the conical slope, thus blocking the hose 402 between the connecting block 405 and the water tank 401, preventing the water inside the squeeze bottle 409 from flowing back into the water tank 401. The squeeze bottle 409 is made of elastic material, ensuring that after water replenishment, the squeeze bottle 409 can return to its original shape for water replenishment. The balloon 403 is designed so that when the water inside the chassis 3 is heated, the water reserved inside the balloon 403 can act as a barrier, reducing heat transfer.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5This is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment. The locking component 5 includes a holding frame 502 fixedly connected to the side of the steaming rack 2. A rotating plate 501 is hinged to the outer surface of the holding frame 502. Two rotating rods 504 are hinged to the upper surface of the holding frame 502. Two abutting blocks 505 are interposed inside the holding frame 502. A spring 503 is fixedly connected between the outer surface of the abutting block 505 and the outer surface of the holding frame 502. The abutting block 505 abuts against the outer surface of the rotating rod 504.

[0034] Specifically, the upper surface of the grip frame 502 is provided with a rectangular groove for the rotation of the rotating rod 504, the bottom end of the rotating plate 501 and the bottom end of the cover 1 are both provided with slots that cooperate with the rotating rod 504, both sides of the chassis 3 are provided with locking blocks that cooperate with the slots at the bottom of the rotating plate 501, and the interior of the rotating plate 501 is provided with a rectangular through groove that cooperates with the grip frame 502.

[0035] Furthermore, the bottom steam rack 2 is engaged with the side block of the housing 3 via a rotating plate 501, while the upper steam rack 2 is engaged with the lower holding frame 502 via the rotating plate 501 on the side. When the rotating plate 501 rotates to a vertical position, the bottom end of the rotating plate 501 presses against the rotating rod 504, causing the rotating rod 504 to drive the abutment block 505 and the spring 503 into the holding frame 502. When the slot at the bottom end of the rotating plate 501 engages with the rotating rod 504, under the action of the spring 503, the abutment block 505 presses the rotating rod 504 into the slot at the bottom end of the rotating plate 501, thereby locking the upper and lower steam racks 2. The top cover 1 is locked by engaging the slot with the rotating rod 504 through the same steps.

[0036] Working principle: When using the steamer, after adding water for steaming into both the casing 3 and the water tank 401, place the food to be steamed into the steaming rack 2 in sequence. The steaming rack 2 is then placed on top of the casing 3. The bottom steaming rack 2 is engaged with the locking block on the side of the casing 3 via the rotating plate 501, while the top steaming rack 2 engages with the lower holding frame 502 via the rotating plate 501 on the side. When the rotating plate 501 rotates to the vertical position, the bottom end of the rotating plate 501 presses against the rotating rod 504, causing the rotating rod 504 to drive the abutment block 505 and the spring 503 into the holding frame. Inside the holding frame 502, when the slot at the bottom of the rotating plate 501 engages with the rotating rod 504, the abutment block 505, under the action of the spring 503, presses the rotating rod 504 into the slot at the bottom of the rotating plate 501, thereby locking the upper and lower steaming racks 2. The top cover 1 also engages with the rotating rod 504 through the same process, thus locking itself. To unlock, press the rotating rod 504, causing it to retract the abutment block 505 and the spring 503 into the holding frame 502, thereby unlocking the upper rotating plate 501 or the cover 1. Further steps may be required. When filling with water, rotate and open the cover 406, then hold the squeeze bottle 409. Water inside the squeeze bottle 409 will pass through the balloon 403 and hose 402 into the water reservoir inside the casing 3. When holding the squeeze bottle 409, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end furthest from the water tank 401 will be impacted by the water flow to the side with the larger opening of the conical slope, allowing water to pass through. Conversely, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end closest to the water tank 401 will be impacted to the side with the smaller opening of the conical slope, thus blocking the hose 402 between the connecting block 405 and the water tank 401, preventing water from passing through. Water inside the squeeze bottle 409 flows back into the water tank 401. After the water inside the squeeze bottle 409 is squeezed into the machine housing 3, when the squeeze bottle 409 is released and the squeeze bottle 409 returns to its original position, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end away from the water tank 401 is impacted by the water flow to the side with the smaller opening of the conical inclined surface, thus preventing the water inside the machine housing 3 from being sucked out. Meanwhile, the blocking ball 408 inside the connecting block 405 at the end near the water tank 401 is sucked to the side with the larger opening of the conical inclined surface, allowing the water inside the water tank 401 to flow back into the squeeze bottle 409, thus completing the water replenishment operation of the steamer.

[0037] It should be noted that in this paper, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. A steamer with convenient water replenishment, comprising a cabinet (3), characterized in that: Several steam racks (2) are provided on the top of the casing (3). The upper surface of the steam rack (2) located at the top is provided with a cover (1). Locking components (5) are provided on both sides of the steam rack (2). Water supply components (4) are provided on the side of the casing (3). The water supply assembly (4) includes a water tank (401) fixedly connected to the outer surface of the chassis (3). A squeeze bottle (409) is provided on the side of the chassis (3). Both ends of the squeeze bottle (409) are fixedly connected to a connecting block (405). A hose (402) is fixedly connected between the connecting block (405) and the water tank (401) and between the connecting block (405) and the chassis (3). The locking assembly (5) includes a holding frame (502) fixedly connected to the side of the steaming rack (2). A rotating plate (501) is hinged to the outer surface of the holding frame (502). Two rotating rods (504) are hinged to the upper surface of the holding frame (502). Two abutting blocks (505) are interposed inside the holding frame (502). A spring (503) is fixedly connected between the outer surface of the abutting block (505) and the outer surface of the holding frame (502). The abutting block (505) abuts against the outer surface of the rotating rod (504).

2. A convenient water replenishing steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both connecting blocks (405) have conical slopes inside. The smaller opening of the conical slope inside the connecting block (405) faces the side closer to the water tank (401). A blocking ball (408) is provided inside the connecting block (405). The diameter of the blocking ball (408) is sufficient to block the smaller opening of the conical slope inside the connecting block (405).

3. A convenient water replenishing steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting block (407) is fixedly connected to the side with the larger opening of the tapered inclined surface inside the connecting block (405), and the limiting block (407) can restrict the blocking ball (408) inside the connecting block (405).

4. A convenient water replenishing steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: A balloon (403) is provided between the end of the connecting block (405) away from the water tank (401) and the hose (402), the end away from the squeeze bottle (409), the side of the housing (3) is fixedly connected to a support plate (404) for supporting the squeeze bottle (409), and the side of the housing (3) is hinged to a cover plate (406) for protecting the squeeze bottle (409).

5. A steamer with convenient water replenishment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the grip frame (502) is provided with a rectangular groove for rotating the rotating rod (504).

6. A steamer with convenient water replenishment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom end of the rotating plate (501) and the bottom end of the cover (1) are provided with slots that cooperate with the rotating rod (504). Both sides of the chassis (3) are provided with locking blocks that cooperate with the slots at the bottom of the rotating plate (501). The interior of the rotating plate (501) is provided with rectangular through slots that cooperate with the grip frame (502).

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