Portable smoker

Abstract

The utility model provides a portable smoking device, which comprises a shell and a combustion chamber installed in the shell, the shell can be detachably connected with a container containing food, the portable smoking device further comprises an ignition device and a mounting chamber protruding from one end of the shell, the combustion chamber is located above the mounting chamber for placing combustion material, the mounting chamber is provided with a smoke exhaust hole communicating with the external environment, the ignition device is installed in the shell and can ignite the combustion material in contact with the combustion material, when the combustion material in the combustion chamber is ignited, the smoke generated by the combustion material flows out of the smoke exhaust hole and drifts into the container containing food to give the food a smoking flavor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of seasoning, specifically to a portable smoker. Background Technology

[0002] Many people are drawn to the smells and aromas produced by smoke. The scent of burning spices and food cooked over charcoal can provide flavors and aromas that many people enjoy, and enhance the taste of food.

[0003] For example, placing meat on a smoker and turning on the open flame cooks the meat. At the same time, the smoke from the flames drifts onto the surface of the food, infusing it with a smoky aroma and enhancing its flavor.

[0004] However, current smoking equipment is usually used for smoking meat, is large in size, and is fixed in one place. It is usually only used for large group meals or large gatherings, which limits the usage scenarios and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and design a convenient smoker that can be detachably connected to a container containing food and provide specific smoke to the food to enrich its flavor.

[0006] This utility model provides a portable smoker, including a housing and a combustion chamber installed within the housing.

[0007] The shell can be detachably connected to a container containing food.

[0008] The portable smoker also includes an ignition device and a mounting chamber protruding from one end of the housing.

[0009] The combustion chamber is located above the mounting chamber and is used to place the combustion material.

[0010] The installation chamber is equipped with a smoke exhaust vent that communicates with the external environment.

[0011] The ignition device is installed inside the housing and is capable of contacting the combustion material to ignite it.

[0012] When the combustion material in the combustion chamber is ignited, the smoke generated by the combustion material flows out from the exhaust port and drifts into the container containing food, giving the food a smoky flavor.

[0013] In one embodiment, the combustion chamber has multiple exhaust holes, which are interconnected with the smoke exhaust holes. The smoke flows from the exhaust holes through the smoke exhaust holes and then drifts onto the food surface.

[0014] In one embodiment, a portion of the combustion chamber is housed within the mounting chamber.

[0015] The side of the combustion chamber is spaced apart from the side of the mounting chamber.

[0016] In one embodiment, the ignition device includes a transformer and at least one set of electrodes located on one side of the combustion chamber, with one end extending into contact with the combustion material.

[0017] The transformer is electrically connected to the at least one set of electrodes and transmits a high voltage potential to the at least one set of electrodes, so that an electric arc is formed between the at least one set of electrodes, and the electric arc contacts the combustion material and ignites the combustion material.

[0018] In one embodiment, the housing is further equipped with a blowing device for collecting and discharging flue gas. The blowing port of the blowing device is aligned with the exhaust port, so that the flue gas flows out of the combustion chamber and flows toward the exhaust port and is discharged from the exhaust port after being collected and blown down by the blowing device.

[0019] In one embodiment, the air blowing device includes an air pump motor, an air pump cylinder, and a conduit installed in the housing. The air pump motor and the air pump cylinder are connected to each other. One end of the conduit is connected to the air pump cylinder, and the other end forms the air blowing port and is aligned with the smoke exhaust hole.

[0020] In one embodiment, the housing includes an outer shell and a lid, the outer shell and the lid being detachably connected, the side of the lid away from the outer shell contacting the container containing food, and one end of the mounting chamber snapping into the lid, while the other end protrudes away from the outer shell.

[0021] In one embodiment, the inner sidewall of the outer casing has a protruding hook, and the cover has a locking plate that cooperates with the hook, the locking plate abutting against the hook.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cover includes a cover plate and a protruding plate projecting from one side of the cover plate, the protruding plate being accommodating within the housing, and one end of the retaining plate being accommodated within the retaining hook and abutting against one side wall of the retaining hook.

[0023] The cover has a through-hole for mounting. One end of the mounting chamber is engaged with the inner wall of one end of the mounting hole, while the other end protrudes away from the outer shell.

[0024] One end of the combustion chamber is engaged with the inner wall of the other end of the mounting hole, and the other end protrudes towards the mounting chamber.

[0025] In one embodiment, an air-blowing device for collecting and discharging flue gas is also installed inside the housing. The air-blowing device includes an air pump motor, an air pump cylinder, and a conduit.

[0026] An mounting plate is installed inside the housing, dividing the interior of the housing into a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is located on the side of the housing away from the cover. The air blowing device is housed in the first receiving space, and the other end of the conduit passes through the mounting plate and is aligned with the smoke exhaust hole, allowing the smoke to be discharged from the smoke exhaust hole.

[0027] The combustion chamber and the installation chamber are installed within the second containment space.

[0028] The portable smoker of this application is capable of generating smoke and transferring it to a container containing food to enhance the flavor of the food. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the portable smoker of this application.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the application scenarios of a portable smoker.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a portable smoker.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a portable smoker.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of part of the structure of a portable smoker.

[0034] Explanation of main component symbols

[0035] 10. Shell; 11. Outer shell; 111. First receiving space; 113. Second receiving space; 115. Hook; 115a. Arm; 115b. Abutment plate; 117. Mounting plate; 118. Vent hole; 119. Connection hole; 13. Cover; 131. Cover plate; 133. Protruding plate; 135. Clamping plate; 137. Mounting hole; 30. Mounting chamber; 31. Smoke vent; 33. Receiving space; 50. Combustion chamber; 51. Exhaust vent; 70. Air blowing device; 71. Air pump motor; 73. Air pump cylinder; 75. Conduit; 90. Ignition device; 91. Transformer; 93. Electrode; 100. Portable smoker; 200. Container. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figures 1 to 5 The specific embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a portable smoker 100, which can be detachably connected to a container 200 containing food and partially extends into the container 200, so that the smoke generated after the burning material is burned floats in the container 200, adding a smoky flavor to the food.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The portable smoker 100 includes a housing 10, a mounting chamber 30, a combustion chamber 50, an air blowing device 70, an ignition device 90, a battery, and a circuit board. The battery, circuit board, air blowing device 70, and ignition device 90 are interconnected and housed within the housing 10. One end of the mounting chamber 30 is fixedly housed within the housing 10, while the other end protrudes from the housing 10 and can extend into a food container 200. One end of the combustion chamber 50 is housed within the housing 10, and the other end is housed within the mounting chamber 30.

[0040] The housing 10 is cylindrical and includes an outer shell 11 and a cover 13, which are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0041] The outer casing 11 is a cylindrical shape with an opening on one side, and a button is installed on its top away from the opening. The button is for the user to press to start and stop the portable smoker 100.

[0042] Reference Figure 4 An installation plate 117 is formed on the inner sidewall of the middle part of the housing 11. The installation plate 117 divides the interior of the housing 10 into two receiving spaces, including a first receiving space 111 and a second receiving space 113. The battery, circuit board, part of the blowing device 70 and part of the ignition device 90 are located in the first receiving space 111, while another part of the blowing device 70 and another part of the ignition device 90 pass through the installation plate 117 and are located in the second receiving space 113.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting plate 117 has four connecting holes 119 through its center. Two adjacent connecting holes 119 are arranged side by side, so that the four connecting holes 119 enclose a quadrilateral. The four connecting holes 119 are used to pass through part of the ignition device 90, so that part of the ignition device 90 is located in the second receiving space 113 and close to the combustion chamber 50.

[0044] Ventilation holes 118 are provided on the outer periphery of the mounting plate 117 near the connection hole 119. Part of the air blowing device 70 passes through the ventilation holes 118 and is located in the second receiving space 113, thereby providing airflow for the smoke generated by the combustion material, so that the smoke is quickly blown toward the food surface.

[0045] Reference Figure 5 A latch 115 protrudes from the inner wall of the outer casing 11 near the opening. The latch 115 includes an integrally formed latch arm 115a and an abutment plate 115b. The abutment plate 115b extends from one side of the latch arm 115a toward the opening, forming a stepped structure between the latch arm 115a and the abutment plate 115b. This stepped structure constitutes a latching space for latching and securing the cover 13. In this embodiment, the abutment plate 115b is arranged parallel to the bottom surface of the outer casing 11.

[0046] The cover 13 closes onto the opening side of the housing 11. It includes a cover plate 131, an annular protruding plate 133 extending vertically from the top surface of the cover plate 131, and a retaining plate 135. The retaining plate 135 is located on one side of the protruding plate 133 and is used to engage with the hook 115. The retaining plate 135 and the protruding plate 133 are spaced apart.

[0047] The side of the cover plate 131 closest to the outer casing 11 covers the opening of the outer casing 11, and the side of the cover plate 131 furthest from the protruding plate 133 forms a contact surface for contacting the container 200 containing food. A mounting hole 137 (see reference) is formed through the middle of the cover plate 131 and the middle of the protruding plate 133, fitting together. Figure 4 The mounting hole 137 includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other. The first end is disposed away from the outer casing 11 and is used to connect the mounting chamber 30, while the second end is disposed close to the outer casing 11. A protrusion is provided on the inner sidewall of the first end of the mounting hole 137, and the mounting chamber 30 is connected to the protrusion, so that the mounting chamber 30 is suspended from the first end of the mounting hole 137. A combustion chamber 50 is mounted at the second end of the mounting hole 137, so that a portion of the combustion chamber 50 is suspended within the mounting hole 137.

[0048] The outer periphery of the second end of the protruding plate 133 near the mounting hole 137 is recessed inward, and the recess is used to engage the end of the combustion chamber 50 away from the mounting chamber 30.

[0049] The cross-sectional area of ​​the protruding plate 133 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover plate 131 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening end of the outer shell 11, so that after the cover 13 is closed on the outer shell 11, the protruding plate 133 is located in the second receiving space 113 of the outer shell 11.

[0050] Reference Figure 5 The latching plate 135 is L-shaped, and its structure is the same as that of the latch 115. One end of the latching plate 135 can engage in the engagement space and abut against the latching arm 115a. When the cover 13 is closed on the outer shell 11, rotating the cover 13 in one direction causes the latching plate 135 to move with the cover 13 and gradually approach the latch 115. When the latching plate 135 is engaged in the engagement space, with one end abutting against the latching arm 115a and the bottom abutting against the abutting plate 115b, the cover 13 can no longer rotate. At this time, the cover 13 and the outer shell 11 are engaged. At the same time, the bottom of the latching plate 135 abuts against the top of the abutting plate 115b, preventing the cover 13 from detaching from the outer shell 11. When the cover 13 is rotated in the opposite direction, the latching plate 135 disengages from the latch 115, and the cover 13 and the outer shell 11 can be separated from each other.

[0051] The mounting chamber 30 has a bowl-shaped structure, which can be detachably snapped into the protrusion at the first end of the mounting hole 137, and the other end extends away from the outer casing 11, so that the mounting chamber 30 protrudes from the cover 13. It is understood that in other embodiments, the mounting chamber 30 may also be fixedly connected to the cover 13.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The cross-sectional area of ​​the opening of the food container 200 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting chamber 30 but smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover plate 131, so that the mounting chamber 30 can extend into the interior of the container 200, and the cover plate 131 covers the edge of the opening of the container 200 to enhance the sealing of the container 200.

[0053] Reference Figure 4 The installation chamber 30 is hollow inside, forming a receiving space 33, which is used to contain part of the combustion chamber 50 and the residual combustion products of the combustion material. At the same time, multiple smoke exhaust holes 31 are opened on the side wall of the installation chamber 30. The smoke exhaust holes 31 and the receiving space 33 are interconnected. The smoke generated when the combustion material is burning can drift out from the smoke exhaust holes 31 and drift towards the food surface inside the container 200.

[0054] The combustion chamber 50 is spaced apart from the mounting chamber 30, with the combustion chamber 50 located above the mounting chamber 30. It is bowl-shaped and hollow inside, used to hold and store combustion materials. One end of the combustion chamber 50 is engaged with a recessed groove, while the other end extends towards the mounting chamber 30, so that the bottom of the combustion chamber 50 is contained within the mounting chamber 30. This allows residues from the combustion materials in the combustion chamber 50 to fall into the mounting chamber 30 during combustion, rather than directly onto the food surface, thus preserving the food's appearance and flavor.

[0055] In this embodiment, one end of the combustion chamber 50 is housed in the second housing space 113, and the other end is housed in the mounting hole 137. When the cover 13 is closed on the outer shell 11, the second housing space 113 and the mounting hole 137 are interconnected.

[0056] Multiple exhaust holes 51 are provided on the bottom and side walls of the combustion chamber 50. The exhaust holes 51 and the smoke exhaust holes 31 are interconnected, so that after the combustion material is ignited by the ignition device 90, the generated smoke enters the food container 200 through the exhaust holes 51 and the smoke exhaust holes 31 in sequence, and is evenly attached to the surface of the food.

[0057] Understandably, combustion material is any material that produces the desired smoke, such as wood (e.g., oak, legume shrubs, and pecans), herbs (e.g., mint, cardamom, basil, coriander, and garlic), and plant matter (e.g., cannabis, bark, and roots).

[0058] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ignition device 90 includes a transformer 91 and two sets of electrodes 93. The transformer 91 is housed in the first receiving space 111 of the housing 11 and is connected to the circuit board. One end of each set of electrodes 93 is housed in the first receiving space 111 and communicates with the transformer 91. The other end passes through the connection hole 119 of the mounting plate 117, protrudes into the second receiving space 113, is close to the combustion chamber 50, and can come into contact with the combustion material in the combustion chamber 50.

[0059] Two sets of electrodes 93 are arranged side by side, and each set of electrodes 93 includes an anode and a cathode with opposite charge properties. When the user presses the button, the circuit board transmits an electrical signal to the transformer 91. The transformer 91 outputs a high voltage potential to form an electric arc between the anode and the cathode. The electric arc contacts the burning material, thereby the burning material is quickly ignited.

[0060] It is understood that in other embodiments, the heating method generated by the ignition device 90 may also be pulse heating, electromagnetic induction heating, and resistance heating, etc. This application does not limit it, as long as it can ignite the combustible material and produce smoke to enrich the flavor of the food.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The air blowing device 70 includes an air pump motor 71, an air pump cylinder 73, and a conduit 75. The air pump motor 71 and the air pump cylinder 73 are both housed within a first receiving space 111. One end of the air pump motor 71 is electrically connected to a circuit board, and the other end is electrically connected to the air pump cylinder 73. The other end of the air pump cylinder 73 is connected to the conduit 75. The other end of the conduit 75 passes through a vent hole 118 in a mounting plate 117 and is housed within a second receiving space 113, aligning with both the exhaust hole 51 and the smoke exhaust hole 31. Thus, the air blowing port of the air blowing device 70, i.e., the air blowing port of the conduit 75, is located within the second receiving space 113 and is interconnected with both the exhaust hole 51 and the smoke exhaust hole 31, aligning with both.

[0062] When the ignition device 90 is activated, the air blowing device 70 is also activated simultaneously. The air pump motor 71 transmits the driving force to the air pump cylinder 73, so that the air pump cylinder 73 transmits air through the conduit 75 to the second receiving space 113, assists the combustion material, and blows the smoke generated after ignition from the exhaust port 51 to the smoke exhaust port 31. Then, the smoke exhaust port 31 drifts to the food containing the container 200 and covers the surface of the food.

[0063] In this embodiment, the food container 200 is adapted to the size of the portable smoker 100, such as a drinking cup or a small plate, so that it can be adapted to containers of different sizes and can be carried to different scenarios, thus providing a better user experience.

[0064] When using the portable smoker 100, first, place the burning material into the combustion chamber 50, and close the outer shell 11 and the lid 13 so that the locking plate 135 and the locking hook 115 engage and lock together; then, place the portable smoker 100 above the container 200 containing food, with the mounting chamber 30 housed within the opening of the container 200, and the lid 13 covering the opening of the container 200; then, press the button to simultaneously activate the ignition device 90 and the air blowing device 70. Each set of electrodes 93 generates an electric arc and ignites the burning material. At the same time, the air blowing device 70 blows out an airflow, blowing the smoke generated by the burning material from the exhaust port 51 into the mounting chamber 30, so that the smoke is quickly discharged from the exhaust port 31 and flows onto the surface of the food.

[0065] The portable smoker 100 of this application can be carried around and used in any setting such as business trips, picnics, large banquets, parties, etc., especially in settings where open flames are prohibited. It can smoke wine in glasses and food in small dishes to provide richer flavors, stimulate the taste buds, and enhance the tasting experience.

[0066] In this embodiment, the mounting plate 117 divides the outer casing 11 into a first receiving space 111 that accommodates the circuit board, the air pump cylinder 73, and the air pump motor 71, and a second receiving space 113 that generates airflow, ensuring that the circuit is isolated from the airflow and improving safety. At the same time, the combustion residue of the burning material can also flow out from the exhaust port 51 and flow to the bottom of the mounting chamber 30, thereby utilizing the bottom surface of the mounting chamber 30 to collect the combustion residue and prevent the combustion residue from directly contacting the food surface; at the same time, the side wall of the mounting chamber 30 is provided with a smoke exhaust port 31, and the mounting chamber 30 can extend into the opening of the container 200 containing food, so that the smoke can evenly cover the food surface to complete the smoking.

[0067] The installation chamber 30 of this application extends only into the opening of the food container 200, does not occupy too much space in the container, and therefore will not come into contact with the food and contaminate it.

[0068] Importantly, this application employs electric arc ignition for high-temperature heating, supplemented by an air blowing device 70, to achieve rapid ignition and efficient smoke extraction, further shortening the smoking time. Furthermore, electric arc ignition, as a non-open flame heating method, is convenient to operate and eliminates the need for complex ignition tools and ignition materials such as ethane, significantly reducing safety hazards. Simultaneously, only a small amount of combustion material is required to produce abundant smoke.

[0069] The scope of this utility model is not limited to the above description, but is defined by the claims. Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope. Thus, all modifications that do not depart from the scope and limits of the claims, as well as content equivalent to the scope and limits of the claims, are included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable smoker, comprising a housing and a combustion chamber installed within the housing, characterized in that, The shell can be detachably connected to a container containing food. The portable smoker also includes an ignition device and a mounting chamber protruding from one end of the housing. The combustion chamber is located above the mounting chamber and is used to place the combustion material. The installation chamber is equipped with a smoke exhaust vent that communicates with the external environment. The ignition device is installed inside the housing and is capable of contacting the combustion material to ignite it. When the combustion material in the combustion chamber is ignited, the smoke generated by the combustion material flows out from the exhaust port and drifts into the container containing food, giving the food a smoky flavor.

2. The portable smoker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The combustion chamber has multiple exhaust holes, which are connected to the smoke exhaust holes. The smoke flows from the exhaust holes through the smoke exhaust holes and then drifts onto the food surface.

3. The portable smoker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the combustion chamber is housed within the mounting chamber. The side of the combustion chamber is spaced apart from the side of the mounting chamber.

4. The portable smoker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ignition device includes a transformer and at least one set of electrodes, the at least one set of electrodes being located on one side of the combustion chamber and extending at one end to contact the combustion material. The transformer is electrically connected to the at least one set of electrodes and transmits a high voltage potential to the at least one set of electrodes, so that an electric arc is formed between the at least one set of electrodes, and the electric arc contacts the combustion material and ignites the combustion material.

5. The portable smoker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with a gas-blowing device for collecting and discharging flue gas. The gas-blowing port of the gas-blowing device is aligned with the flue gas outlet, so that the flue gas flows out of the combustion chamber and flows towards the flue gas outlet and is discharged from the flue gas outlet after being collected and blown down by the gas-blowing device.

6. The portable smoker as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The air blowing device includes an air pump motor, an air pump cylinder, and a conduit installed in the housing. The air pump motor and the air pump cylinder are connected to each other. One end of the conduit is connected to the air pump cylinder, and the other end forms the air blowing port and is aligned with the smoke exhaust hole.

7. The portable smoker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an outer shell and a lid, which are detachably connected. The side of the lid away from the outer shell is in contact with the container containing food. One end of the mounting chamber is snapped into the lid, and the other end protrudes away from the outer shell.

8. The portable smoker as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer casing has a protruding hook, and the cover has a locking plate that cooperates with the hook, the locking plate abutting against the hook.

9. The portable smoker as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The cover includes a cover plate and a protruding plate projecting from one side of the cover plate. The protruding plate is accommodating within the housing. One end of the retaining plate is received within the retaining hook and abuts against one side wall of the retaining hook. The cover has a through-hole for mounting. One end of the mounting chamber is engaged with the inner wall of one end of the mounting hole, while the other end protrudes away from the outer shell. One end of the combustion chamber is engaged with the inner wall of the other end of the mounting hole, and the other end protrudes towards the mounting chamber.

10. The portable smoker as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with an air blowing device for collecting and discharging flue gas. The air blowing device includes an air pump motor, an air pump cylinder, and a conduit. An mounting plate is installed inside the housing, dividing the interior of the housing into a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is located on the side of the housing away from the cover. The air blowing device is housed in the first receiving space, and the other end of the conduit passes through the mounting plate and is aligned with the smoke exhaust hole, allowing the smoke to be discharged from the smoke exhaust hole. The combustion chamber and the installation chamber are installed within the second containment space.

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