Intelligent steam cabinet convenient to use
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHUQIN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (FUJIAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart steam cabinets have difficulty releasing steam quickly when they finish working, resulting in high-temperature steam gushing out, threatening personal safety and reducing efficiency.
An exhaust mechanism was designed, including components such as a sliding block, a rubber plug, and a spring. By pulling the pull ring, the sliding block is moved upward, the rubber plug is disengaged from the exhaust pipe, and steam is quickly discharged. The reset mechanism ensures sealing.
It improves steam exhaust efficiency, reduces the risk of burns, ensures personal safety, and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the steamer.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent steam cabinet technology, specifically an easy-to-use intelligent steam cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of society, steamers have become an indispensable product in life. Steamers are divided into electric steamers and gas steamers according to the different power supply. They are mostly used in large canteens such as hotels, military units, schools and factories. They can be used to steam staple foods such as rice and steamed buns, as well as meat, chicken and duck and seafood, which can preserve the original flavor of the ingredients to the greatest extent.
[0003] A recent study on an existing, user-friendly smart steamer revealed several issues during operation. The steamer generates a large amount of steam, which is released instantly when food is removed from the door. While most smart steamers are equipped with steam valves to reduce steam pressure upon opening, limitations in valve design and exhaust mechanisms prevent the rapid release of this large volume of steam. Even after the steamer has finished operating, a significant amount of high-temperature steam remains inside. Opening the door again, even with the steam valve open, results in a massive burst of steam. The enclosed space, high steam volume, and temperatures far exceeding human tolerance pose a significant risk of burns, threatening worker safety. This frequent burns also increase the time and effort required for food handling, greatly reducing the steamer's efficiency and effectiveness, thus hindering its practicality. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a mechanism for facilitating the discharge of steam from the intelligent steam cabinet, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the intelligent steam cabinet and making it more practical and easy to use.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an easy-to-use intelligent steam cabinet, comprising a counter body, a steam cabinet body and a base, wherein the bottom end of the counter body is fixedly connected to multiple corresponding bases, the bottom end of the steam cabinet body is connected to the corresponding counter body, and an exhaust mechanism is provided at the top of the steam cabinet body;
[0008] The exhaust mechanism also includes an exhaust pipe, a sliding block, a fixed plate, a fixed column, a sliding rod, and a rubber plug. The bottom end of the sliding block is fixedly connected to the corresponding rubber plug. The sliding block and the rubber plug are slidably and sealingly inserted into the exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe is connected to the top of the corresponding steam cabinet body. Fixed columns are symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the exhaust pipe. The sliding rod is slidably connected to the corresponding fixed column through a reset mechanism. The top end of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding fixed plate. The fixed plate is fixedly connected to both sides of the corresponding sliding block. A pulling mechanism is provided at the top end of the sliding block.
[0009] Furthermore, to facilitate the application of tension to the sliding rod, the present invention includes an improvement in the reset mechanism, which further includes a spring and a limiting plate. A working cavity is provided inside the fixed column. The top end of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding rod. The spring is fitted with the corresponding sliding rod. The limiting plate is slidably connected to the working cavity. The limiting plate is pressed by the spring.
[0010] Furthermore, to facilitate the pulling and adjustment of the sliding block, the present invention includes the following improvements: the pulling mechanism further includes a soft rope, a fixed frame, a bracket, a rotating shaft, and a pulley. The bottom end of the fixed frame is connected to the top end of the exhaust pipe, the top end of the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the bracket, the bracket is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, the pulley is fastened to the middle of the rotating shaft, the bottom end of the soft rope is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding block, the soft rope passes through the corresponding pulley, and the soft rope is rotatably connected to the pulley.
[0011] Furthermore, to facilitate the hanging of the pull ring, the present invention includes an additional pull ring and a hook. The other side of the soft rope is fixedly connected to the corresponding pull ring, and one side of the hook is fixedly installed on the right side of the steam cabinet body. The hook is used to hang the pull ring after the pull ring pulls the sliding block out of the inner wall of the exhaust pipe.
[0012] Furthermore, to facilitate smooth sliding of the sliding block, the present invention includes a guide rod and a guide plate. Guide plates are provided on both sides of the sliding block, and multiple sets of guide rods are provided on the outer side of the exhaust pipe. The guide plate and the corresponding guide rod are slidably fitted together.
[0013] Furthermore, to facilitate auxiliary exhaust, the present invention includes an exhaust port, wherein the exhaust pipe is provided with an exhaust port on its outer side.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an easy-to-use intelligent steamer with the following advantages:
[0016] This invention effectively solves the problem of slow steam discharge in existing intelligent steam cabinets by incorporating an exhaust mechanism. The exhaust mechanism consists of a sliding block, rubber plug, spring, and other components that work together. When steam needs to be discharged, pulling the pull ring causes a soft rope to move the sliding block upwards via a pulley, disengaging the rubber plug from the exhaust pipe. Steam inside the steam cabinet can then be quickly discharged through the exhaust pipe and vent. Compared to traditional steam valves, this significantly improves exhaust efficiency, reduces the instantaneous outflow of steam when the steam cabinet door is opened, lowers the risk of burns to staff, and ensures personal safety.
[0017] Meanwhile, the spring and limit plate design of the reset mechanism allows the spring to automatically push the limit plate and sliding rod after steam is discharged, resetting the sliding block and rubber plug to achieve automatic sealing, preventing steam leakage, and ensuring the sealing performance and steam utilization rate of the steamer during operation. Furthermore, the guide rod and guide plate improve the stability of the sliding block's up-and-down movement, making the exhaust process smoother, reducing wear between components, and extending the equipment's service life. Overall, this intelligent steamer enhances efficiency and effectiveness, significantly improving its practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an easy-to-use intelligent steamer according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a user-friendly intelligent steamer according to the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding block of a user-friendly intelligent steamer according to the present invention.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of the fixing column of an easy-to-use intelligent steamer according to this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Counter body; 2. Steamer cabinet body; 3. Base; 4. Exhaust pipe; 5. Sliding block; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Fixing column; 8. Sliding rod; 9. Rubber plug; 10. Spring; 11. Limiting plate; 12. Working chamber; 13. Soft rope; 14. Fixing frame; 15. Bracket; 16. Rotating shaft; 17. Pulley; 18. Pull ring; 19. Hook; 20. Guide rod; 21. Guide plate; 22. Exhaust hole. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figures 1-4 An easy-to-use smart steamer includes a counter body 1, a steamer cabinet 2 and a base 3. The bottom end of the counter body 1 is fixedly connected to multiple sets of corresponding bases 3. The bottom end of the steamer cabinet 2 is connected to the corresponding counter body 1. An exhaust mechanism is provided at the top of the steamer cabinet 2.
[0025] The exhaust mechanism also includes an exhaust pipe 4, a sliding block 5, a fixing plate 6, a fixing column 7, a sliding rod 8, and a rubber plug 9. The bottom end of the sliding block 5 is fixedly connected to the corresponding rubber plug 9. The sliding block 5 and the rubber plug 9 are slidably and sealed into the exhaust pipe 4. The exhaust pipe 4 is connected to the top of the corresponding steam cabinet body 2. The fixing column 7 is symmetrically installed on the outer wall of the exhaust pipe 4. The sliding rod 8 is slidably connected to the corresponding fixing column 7 through a reset mechanism. The top end of the sliding rod 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding fixing plate 6. The fixing plate 6 is fixedly connected to both sides of the corresponding sliding block 5. A pulling mechanism is provided at the top end of the sliding block 5.
[0026] It is worth noting that the counter body 1 and the steamer body 2 used in this new invention are both existing equipment, and the control methods and circuit connection methods of the above equipment are all existing technologies. Furthermore, this new invention provides power to the above equipment by connecting an external power source via an electrical wire.
[0027] When this device is in use
[0028] Preparing to vent: When the steamer finishes working and the food needs to be removed, the operator holds the pull ring 18 to prepare to start the venting mechanism.
[0029] To activate the exhaust: Pull the pull ring 18, which drives the soft rope 13. The soft rope 13 passes through the pulley 17. Since the pulley 17 is securely fitted to the rotating shaft 16, and the bracket 15 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 16, the tension of the soft rope 13 causes the sliding block 5 to slide upward against the elastic force of the spring 10. When the sliding block 5 moves upward, it causes the rubber plug 9 to disengage from the exhaust pipe 4. At this time, the steam inside the steam cabinet 2 enters the exhaust pipe 4 through the connection between the exhaust pipe 4 and the top of the steam cabinet 2, and is discharged from the exhaust hole 22 on the outside of the exhaust pipe 4. During this process, the guide plate 21 slides along the guide rod 20 to ensure the stability of the sliding block 5.
[0030] Steam discharge: As the sliding block 5 continues to move upward, the steam inside the steam cabinet 2 is quickly discharged, and the internal steam pressure gradually decreases. When the sliding block 5 moves to the appropriate position, the pull ring 18 is hooked onto the hook 19 to keep the sliding block 5 in the open state, ensuring that the steam is fully discharged.
[0031] Reset and seal: After the steam has been basically discharged, remove the pull ring 18 on the hook 19. At this time, under the elastic force of the spring 10, the spring 10 pushes the limit plate 11 and the sliding rod 8 to move downward. The sliding block 5 and the rubber plug 9 slide downward accordingly, resealing the exhaust pipe 4 to prevent external air from entering the steamer body 2, and also to prepare for the next steaming of food.
[0032] In actual use, it was found that it was not convenient to provide tension to the sliding rod 8. In order to solve the above problem, in this embodiment, the reset mechanism also includes a spring 10 and a limiting plate 11. The fixed column 7 is provided with a working cavity 12. The top end of the limiting plate 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding rod 8. The spring 10 is fitted with the corresponding sliding rod 8. The limiting plate 11 is slidably connected to the working cavity 12. The limiting plate 11 is pressed by the spring 10.
[0033] In actual use, it was found that it was inconvenient to pull and adjust the sliding block 5. To solve the above problem, in this embodiment, the pulling mechanism also includes a soft rope 13, a fixed frame 14, a bracket 15, a rotating shaft 16, and a pulley 17. The bottom end of the fixed frame 14 is connected to the top end of the exhaust pipe 4, the top end of the fixed frame 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket 15, the bracket 15 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 16, the pulley 17 is fastened to the middle of the rotating shaft 16, the bottom end of the soft rope 13 is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding block 5, the soft rope 13 passes through the corresponding pulley 17, and the soft rope 13 is rotatably connected to the pulley 17.
[0034] In actual use, it was found that it was inconvenient to hang the pull ring 18. In order to solve the above problem, this embodiment also includes a pull ring 18 and a hook 19. The other side of the soft rope 13 is fixedly connected to the corresponding pull ring 18. One side of the hook 19 is fixedly installed on the right side of the steam cabinet body 2. The hook 19 is used to pull the pull ring 18 to pull the sliding block 5 out of the inner wall of the exhaust pipe 4 and to hang the pull ring 18.
[0035] In actual use, it was found that the sliding block 5 was not easy to slide smoothly. In order to solve the above problem, this embodiment also includes a guide rod 20 and a guide plate 21. The guide plate 21 is provided on both sides of the sliding block 5, and multiple sets of guide rods 20 are provided on the outside of the exhaust pipe 4. The guide plate 21 and the corresponding guide rod 20 are slidably fitted together.
[0036] As a preferred embodiment of the above, it also includes an exhaust port 22, which is provided on the outer side of the exhaust cylinder 4.
[0037] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.
[0038] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.
[0039] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.
[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An easy-to-use smart steamer, comprising a counter body (1), a steamer cabinet body (2) and a base (3), wherein the bottom end of the counter body (1) is fixedly connected to a plurality of corresponding bases (3), the bottom end of the steamer cabinet body (2) is connected to the corresponding counter body (1), and an exhaust mechanism is provided at the top of the steamer cabinet body (2); Its features are, The exhaust mechanism also includes an exhaust pipe (4), a sliding block (5), a fixing plate (6), a fixing column (7), a sliding rod (8), and a rubber plug (9). The bottom end of the sliding block (5) is fixedly connected to the corresponding rubber plug (9). The sliding block (5) and the rubber plug (9) are slidably and sealed into the exhaust pipe (4). The exhaust pipe (4) is connected to the top of the corresponding steam cabinet body (2). The outer wall of the exhaust pipe (4) is symmetrically equipped with fixing columns (7). The sliding rod (8) is slidably connected to the corresponding fixing column (7) through a reset mechanism. The top end of the sliding rod (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding fixing plate (6). The fixing plate (6) is fixedly connected to both sides of the corresponding sliding block (5). The top end of the sliding block (5) is provided with a pulling mechanism.
2. The user-friendly intelligent steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reset mechanism also includes a spring (10) and a limiting plate (11). The fixed column (7) is provided with a working cavity (12). The top end of the limiting plate (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding rod (8). The spring (10) is fitted with the corresponding sliding rod (8). The limiting plate (11) is slidably connected to the working cavity (12). The limiting plate (11) is pressed by the spring (10).
3. The user-friendly intelligent steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pulling mechanism also includes a soft rope (13), a fixed frame (14), a bracket (15), a rotating shaft (16), and a pulley (17). The bottom end of the fixed frame (14) is connected to the top end of the exhaust pipe (4), the top end of the fixed frame (14) is fixedly connected to the bracket (15), the bracket (15) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (16), the pulley (17) is fastened to the middle of the rotating shaft (16), the bottom end of the soft rope (13) is fixedly connected to the top end of the sliding block (5), the soft rope (13) passes through the corresponding pulley (17), and the soft rope (13) is tumbledly connected to the pulley (17).
4. The user-friendly intelligent steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a pull ring (18) and a hook (19). The other side of the soft rope (13) is fixedly connected to the corresponding pull ring (18). One side of the hook (19) is fixedly installed on the right side of the steam cabinet body (2). The hook (19) is used to pull the pull ring (18) to pull the sliding block (5) out of the inner wall of the exhaust pipe (4) and to hang the pull ring (18).
5. The user-friendly intelligent steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes guide rods (20) and guide plates (21). Guide plates (21) are provided on both sides of the sliding block (5). Multiple sets of guide rods (20) are provided on the outside of the exhaust pipe (4). The guide plates (21) and the corresponding guide rods (20) are slidably fitted together.
6. The user-friendly intelligent steamer according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes an exhaust port (22), which is provided on the outside of the exhaust pipe (4).