Steamer

Abstract

This utility model discloses a steam device, comprising: a housing having a heating chamber and a gas channel; a pressurizing mechanism connected to the gas channel to deliver outside air into the gas channel; a first heating component installed in the heating chamber; a water inlet component connected to the heating chamber; a steam outlet component connected to the heating chamber, and the gas channel connected to the steam outlet component; the gas channel being able to exchange heat with the heating chamber to heat the gas in the gas channel, or a second heating component being installed in the gas channel; high-pressure, high-speed steam being sprayed onto the item to be cleaned, generating an impact force on the stains on the surface of the item, causing them to peel off the surface of the item; the pressurized gas being heated in the gas channel, thereby avoiding the water vapor condensing into liquid water due to low temperature when mixed with the steam, which would affect the cleaning effect of the steam spray.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steam generator technology, and in particular to a steam device. Background Technology

[0002] Household steam cleaners work by heating an electric heating element and pumping water into the steam generator. Inside the generator, liquid water evaporates into steam, creating vapor pressure that causes high-temperature, pressurized steam to be emitted from the outlet, which can be used to remove stains. However, the steam pressure relies solely on the pressure generated by the water vapor changing from liquid to gas within the product itself, leading to unstable steam pressure at the outlet and affecting cleaning effectiveness. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the related art. To this end, the present invention proposes a steam device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A steam apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] The housing is provided with a heating chamber and a gas passage;

[0007] A pressurizing mechanism is connected to the gas passage to deliver outside air into the gas passage;

[0008] A first heating assembly is installed in the heating chamber;

[0009] A water inlet assembly, which is connected to the heating chamber;

[0010] A steam outlet component, which is connected to the heating chamber, and a gas passage connected to the steam outlet component;

[0011] The gas channel can exchange heat with the heating chamber to heat the gas in the gas channel, or a second heating component can be installed in the gas channel.

[0012] The steam device according to the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: high-pressure, high-speed steam is sprayed onto the item to be cleaned, generating an impact force on the stains on the surface of the item, causing them to peel off from the surface of the item; the pressurized gas is heated in the gas channel, thereby avoiding the water vapor from condensing into liquid water due to low temperature when mixed with the steam, which would affect the cleaning effect of the steam spray.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet assembly includes a water tank, a water pump, and a water inlet pipe. The water inlet pipe is connected between the water tank and the heating chamber, and the water pump is installed on the water inlet pipe.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the water inlet pipe is also provided with a check valve, which is used to control the water in the water inlet pipe to flow unidirectionally towards the heating chamber.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a control valve is also included, which is installed between the steam outlet and the heating chamber, and is used to control the opening and closing of the steam outlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a water inlet pipe is connected between the water inlet assembly and the steam outlet assembly, and the water inlet pipe is installed in the heating chamber.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water pipe is coiled around the first heating component.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating chamber is provided with a partition, which divides the heating chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. The upper part of the first chamber is connected to the upper part of the second chamber. The water inlet assembly is connected to the first chamber, and the steam outlet assembly is connected to the second chamber. The first heating assembly is installed in at least the first chamber.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first heating component passes through the first cavity and the second cavity.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a liquid level sensor is provided in the heating chamber, and the liquid level sensor is used to detect the water level in the heating chamber.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the interior of the inner shell defines the heating cavity, the outer shell is installed outside the inner shell and defines the gas passage between the two, and one side of the gas passage and one side of the heating cavity share the sidewall of the inner shell.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1This is one embodiment of a steam apparatus;

[0025] Figure 2 This is one embodiment of a steam apparatus;

[0026] Figure 3 This is one embodiment of a steam apparatus;

[0027] Figure 4 This is one embodiment of a steam apparatus.

[0028] Reference numerals: Housing 100; Outer shell 101; Inner shell 102; Heating chamber 110; First chamber 111; Second chamber 112; Gas passage 120; Partition 130; Pressurization mechanism 200; First heating component 300; Second heating component 310; Water inlet component 400; Water tank 410; Water pump 420; Water inlet pipe 430; Check valve 440; Steam outlet component 500; Control valve 600; Water pipe 700; Liquid level sensor 800. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] This utility model relates to a steam device, including a housing 100, a pressurizing mechanism 200, a first heating component 300, a water inlet component 400, and a steam outlet component 500.

[0031] like Figure 1As shown, the housing 100 is provided with a heating chamber 110 and a gas passage 120. A pressurizing mechanism 200 can be installed on the housing 100 and is connected to the gas passage 120. The pressurizing mechanism 200 can be an air pump or similar device. The pressurizing mechanism 200 draws air from the external environment of the housing 100 into the gas passage 120. The first heating component 300 can be an electric heating rod, electric heating plate, or other heating mechanism. The first heating component 300 is installed in the heating chamber 110. One end of the water inlet component 400 is connected to the housing 100 and communicates with the heating chamber 110. The water inlet component 400 can supply water to the heating chamber 110. A steam outlet 500 is installed on the housing 100. The steam outlet 500 can be a nozzle, a steam pipe, a connector, etc. The steam outlet 500 communicates with both the heating chamber 110 and the gas passage 120. Alternatively, one opening of the heating chamber 110 may be connected to the gas passage 120, and the steam outlet 500 may be connected to the heating chamber 110 through the gas passage 120. The heating chamber 110 and the gas passage 120 may be arranged on the housing 100 in at least two ways. Firstly, the gas passage 120 and the heating chamber 110 may be arranged adjacent to each other. Specifically, this could be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the housing 100 includes an outer shell 101 and an inner shell 102. A heating chamber 110 is defined inside the inner shell 102, and the outer shell 101 is mounted outside the inner shell 102 and can be arranged around the inner shell 102. A gas passage 120 is defined between the inner shell 102 and the outer shell 101. One side of the gas passage 120 and one side of the heating chamber 110 share a sidewall of the inner shell 102. Heat exchange occurs between the heating chamber 110 and the gas passage 120 through the sidewall of the inner shell 102. When the pressurization mechanism 200 delivers external gas to the gas passage 120, the gas in the gas passage 120 is heated through the sidewall of the inner shell 102. Alternatively, as... Figure 2 As shown, the heating chamber 110 and the gas channel 120 are configured without shared sidewalls. The sidewall of the heating chamber 110 is insulated with heat-insulating cotton, and there is no heat exchange between the heating chamber 110 and the gas channel 120. A second heating component 310 is installed in the gas channel 120. The second heating component 310 can be a heating rod, heating wire, heating film, or other heating mechanism. The gas in the gas channel 120 is directly heated by the second heating mechanism.

[0032] In use, the water inlet assembly 400 supplies water to the heating chamber 110. The water is heated to a steam state by the first heating assembly 300, and the steam is ejected outwards through the steam outlet 500. Simultaneously, the pressurization mechanism 200 operates, supplying air from the external environment to the gas channel 120, where the pressurized gas is heated. The hot air pressurizes the steam outlet 500, mixing with the steam to form high-pressure, high-speed steam that is ejected from the steam outlet 500, maintaining a continuous high-pressure, high-speed effect. The high-pressure, high-speed steam is sprayed onto the item to be cleaned, impacting the stains on the surface and causing them to peel off. The pressurized gas is heated in the gas channel 120, thus preventing the steam from condensing into liquid water due to low temperature during mixing, which would affect the cleaning effect of the steam.

[0033] The water inlet assembly 400 can be an external water supply system, such as a water gun. In one embodiment, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the water inlet assembly 400 includes a water tank 410, a water pump 420, and an inlet pipe 430. The inlet pipe 430 connects the water tank 410 and the heating chamber 110, and the water pump 420 is installed on the inlet pipe 430. The water tank 410 stores water, and the water pump 420 delivers the water from the water tank 410 to the heating chamber 110 through the inlet pipe 430. The water supply to the heating chamber 110 can be controlled by the water pump 420, thereby controlling the amount of steam generated in the heating chamber 110. Furthermore, a check valve 440 is installed on the inlet pipe 430. The check valve 440 controls the unidirectional flow of water from the inlet pipe 430 towards the heating chamber 110, thereby preventing the water or steam in the heating chamber 110 from flowing back towards the water tank 410.

[0034] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a control valve 600. The control valve 600 can be a solenoid valve, an electrically controlled valve, etc. The control valve 600 is installed between the steam outlet 500 and the heating chamber 110. The control valve 600 controls the opening and closing of the steam outlet 500, thereby controlling the steam injection time of the steam outlet 500.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, a water inlet pipe 700 can be connected between the water inlet assembly 400 and the steam outlet assembly 500. The water inlet pipe 700 is installed in the heating chamber 110. When water flows through the water inlet pipe 700, it exchanges heat with the heat in the heating chamber 110 through the water inlet pipe 700, and the water is directly heated in the water inlet pipe 700 to form steam. The water inlet pipe 700 can be coiled around the first heating assembly 300, which can increase the heat exchange area between the water inlet pipe 700 and the first heating assembly 300 and improve the heat exchange efficiency.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 4As shown, a partition 130 is provided in the heating chamber 110. The partition 130 divides the heating chamber 110 into a first chamber 111 and a second chamber 112. The upper part of the first chamber 111 communicates with the upper part of the second chamber 112. A water inlet assembly 400 is connected to the first chamber 111. Water from the water inlet assembly 400 is supplied to and stored in the first chamber 111. A steam outlet 500 is connected to the second chamber 112. The first heating assembly 300 is installed at least in the first chamber 111, that is, the first heating assembly 300 is installed in the first chamber 111, and the first heating assembly 300 may or may not be installed in the second chamber 112. Preferably, the first heating assembly 300 passes through the first chamber 111 and the second chamber 112, and the first heating assembly 300 heats both the first chamber 111 and the second chamber 112 simultaneously. The first heating element 300 heats the water in the first chamber 111 to a steam state. The steam flows from the upper part of the first chamber 111 to the second chamber 112, and then from the second chamber 112 to the steam outlet 500. The steam is stored in the second chamber 112, thereby increasing the temperature and pressure of the steam. The steam can be further heated by the first heating element 300 in the second chamber 112.

[0037] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a liquid level sensor 800 is provided in the heating chamber 110. The liquid level sensor 800 is used to detect the water level in the heating chamber 110. The liquid level sensor 800 and the water pump 420 can be connected to an external controller. The controller controls the time for the water pump 420 to supply water to the heating chamber 110 based on the liquid level signal detected by the liquid level sensor 800.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 are not intended to 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.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0042] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some specific embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steam device, characterized in that, include: The housing (100) is provided with a heating chamber (110) and a gas passage (120). A pressurizing mechanism (200) is connected to the gas passage (120) to deliver outside air into the gas passage (120); A first heating assembly (300) is installed in the heating chamber (110); A water inlet assembly (400) is connected to the heating chamber (110); Steam outlet (500), the steam outlet (500) is connected to the heating chamber (110), and the gas passage (120) is connected to the steam outlet (500); The gas channel (120) can exchange heat with the heating chamber (110) to heat the gas in the gas channel (120), or a second heating component (310) can be installed in the gas channel (120).

2. The steam apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly (400) includes a water tank (410), a water pump (420), and a water inlet pipe (430). The water inlet pipe (430) is connected between the water tank (410) and the heating chamber (110), and the water pump (420) is installed on the water inlet pipe (430).

3. The steam apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (430) is also provided with a check valve (440), which is used to control the water in the water inlet pipe (430) to flow unidirectionally towards the heating chamber (110).

4. The steam apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a control valve (600) installed between the steam outlet (500) and the heating chamber (110), the control valve (600) being used to control the opening and closing of the steam outlet (500).

5. The steam apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A water inlet pipe (700) is connected between the water inlet assembly (400) and the steam outlet assembly (500), and the water inlet pipe (700) is installed in the heating chamber (110).

6. The steam apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water pipe (700) is coiled around the first heating component (300).

7. The steam apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating chamber (110) is provided with a partition (130), which divides the heating chamber (110) into a first chamber (111) and a second chamber (112). The upper part of the first chamber (111) is connected to the upper part of the second chamber (112). The water inlet assembly (400) is connected to the first chamber (111), and the steam outlet assembly (500) is connected to the second chamber (112). The first heating assembly (300) is installed in at least the first chamber (111).

8. The steam apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first heating component (300) passes through the first cavity (111) and the second cavity (112).

9. The steam apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The heating chamber (110) is equipped with a liquid level sensor (800), which is used to detect the water level in the heating chamber (110).

10. The steam apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (100) includes an outer shell (101) and an inner shell (102), the interior of the inner shell (102) defining the heating chamber (110), the outer shell (101) being mounted outside the inner shell (102) and defining the gas passage (120) between them, one side of the gas passage (120) and one side of the heating chamber (110) sharing a sidewall of the inner shell (102).

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