Automatic water adding device for bread maker

Abstract

A bread machine automatic water device, including water tank assembly, water pump, spray head, bread barrel and electronic board assembly, the water inlet end of water pump is communicated water tank assembly, the water outlet end of water pump is communicated spray head, spray head is set in the top opening of bread barrel above, electronic board assembly is electrically connected water pump;Water in water tank assembly is pumped to spray head by water pump, and spray head injects water into bread barrel.In the utility model, by setting water tank assembly, water pump, spray head, bread barrel and electronic board assembly, after user puts flour and other mixed formula into bread barrel, start corresponding program, and the output voltage of electronic board assembly is pumped to water pump, and water flows from water tank assembly, and is guided by water pipe, and is finally transmitted to spray head through flowmeter, water pump and check valve, and water is injected into bread barrel, so that the automatic water function of bread machine is realized, the device breaks through the manual water mode of traditional bread machine, realizes the automatic water function after putting food material into bread machine, and also avoids a series of problems of manual water mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread machine technology, and in particular to an automatic water adding device for bread machines. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional bread machines require manual pouring of water into a measuring cup, measuring the volume in liters or weighing it with an electronic scale, and then pouring it into the bread pan. This process is complicated, and bread machines only come with one measuring cup. This cup is filled with water first, and then flour is added. This can easily cause flour to stick to the measuring cup because there is water in it, affecting the operation.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic water-adding device for bread machines that is simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost, easy to use, and highly practical, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] An automatic water-adding device for a bread maker designed for this purpose is characterized by comprising a water tank assembly, a water pump, a nozzle, a bread pan, and an electronic board assembly. The water inlet of the water pump is connected to the water tank assembly, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the nozzle. The nozzle is positioned above the opening at the top of the bread pan. The electronic board assembly is electrically connected to the water pump. Water in the water tank assembly is pumped to the nozzle by the water pump, and the nozzle injects water into the bread pan.

[0006] The bread maker includes a body with an inner cavity. A bread pan is placed on the inner cavity. A first detection switch is located on the side of the inner cavity. An electronic board assembly is electrically connected to the first detection switch. When the bread pan is placed in the inner cavity, it acts on the first detection switch to close it.

[0007] The top of the machine body is equipped with a top cover assembly that can be rotated and opened and closed, and a second detection switch is also provided on the top of the machine body. When the top cover assembly rotates and closes, it acts on the second detection switch to close it.

[0008] The water pump's inlet is connected to the water tank assembly via a first pipe. A flow meter is installed on the first pipe, and the electronic board assembly is electrically connected to the flow meter.

[0009] The outlet of the water pump is connected to the nozzle through a second pipe, and a one-way valve is installed on the first or second pipe.

[0010] The nozzle is a straight-through nozzle; or, the nozzle has several spray holes; or, the nozzle is equipped with an aerator or atomizer.

[0011] The water tank assembly includes a water tank and a sealing component. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a water outlet, and the sealing component is provided on the water outlet. The body is provided with a water tank base assembly, which is connected to the first pipe. When the water tank assembly is not placed in the water tank base assembly, the sealing component closes the water outlet. When the water tank assembly is placed in the water tank base assembly, the water tank base assembly acts on the sealing component to move the sealing component upward and open the water outlet, which is connected to the first pipe.

[0012] The sealing component includes a water outlet column and a first sealing ring for closing the water outlet. The first sealing ring is sleeved on the water outlet column. The water tank base assembly includes a base and a water outlet connector. The base is fixed to the machine body, and the water outlet connector is fixed to the base. The water outlet connector is provided with an actuating column and a first connecting column. The first connecting column connects to a first pipe. When the water tank assembly is placed into the water tank base assembly, the actuating column acts on the water outlet column to move the water outlet column and the first sealing ring upward, thereby opening the water outlet. The water outlet is connected to the first pipe through the first connecting column.

[0013] An elastic element is installed between the water column and the water tank. When the water column moves upward, it compresses the elastic element. When the water tank assembly is removed from the water tank base assembly, the water column, under the elastic force of the elastic element, drives the first sealing ring to move downward and reset, and the first sealing ring re-closes the water outlet.

[0014] The water tank base assembly also includes a second sealing ring. A sealing post is provided at the bottom of the water tank, and the water outlet is located inside the sealing post. The second sealing ring is fitted onto the sealing post. After the water tank assembly is placed into the water tank base assembly, a sealed space is formed between the water outlet connector, the sealing post, and the second sealing ring. The water outlet, the sealed space, the first connecting post, and the first pipe are connected in sequence. A second connecting post is provided on the water outlet connector, and a sealing plug is fitted onto the second connecting post and seals the second connecting post.

[0015] The first and second detection switches are micro switches, limit switches, reflective photoelectric switches, infrared switches, or magnetic ring switches.

[0016] This invention relates to an automatic water-adding device for bread machines. It comprises a water tank assembly, a water pump, a nozzle, a bread pan, and an electronic board assembly. After the user adds flour and other ingredients to the bread pan, they activate the corresponding program. The electronic board assembly outputs voltage to the water pump to draw water. The water flows from the water tank assembly, is guided by a water pipe, passes through a flow meter, the water pump, and a one-way valve, and finally reaches the nozzle, injecting water into the bread pan. This automatic water-adding device overcomes the traditional manual water-adding mode of bread machines, enabling automatic water addition after ingredients are added, and avoiding a series of problems associated with manual water addition. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic water filling device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bread maker when the top cover assembly is opened in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bread maker when the top cover assembly is closed, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a bread maker according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of the water tank assembly and the water tank base assembly when the water outlet is opened in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank assembly when the outlet is closed in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a partial exploded view of the water tank assembly and water tank base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of the water tank assembly and the water tank base assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of a bread maker according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the upper cover assembly and the second detection switch in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperative structure of the bread bucket and the first detection switch in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] See Figures 1-12 The automatic water filling device of this bread maker includes a water tank assembly 1, a water pump 2, a nozzle 3, a bread pan 4, and an electronic board assembly 12. The water inlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the water tank assembly 1, and the water outlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the nozzle 3. The nozzle 3 is located above the top opening of the bread pan 4. The electronic board assembly 12 is electrically connected to the water pump 2. The water in the water tank assembly 1 is pumped to the nozzle 3 by the water pump 2, and the nozzle 3 injects the water into the bread pan 4.

[0031] The bread maker includes a body 5, an inner cavity 6 is provided inside the body 5, a bread pan 4 is provided on the inner cavity 6, a first detection switch 7 is provided on the side of the inner cavity 6, an electronic board assembly 12 is electrically connected to the first detection switch 7, when the bread pan 4 is placed in the inner cavity 6, it acts on the first detection switch 7 to close the first detection switch 7.

[0032] The top of the machine body 5 is equipped with a top cover assembly 8 that can be rotated and opened and closed, and a second detection switch 9 is provided on the top of the machine body 5. When the top cover assembly 8 is rotated and closed, it acts on the second detection switch 9 to close the second detection switch 9.

[0033] The first detection switch 7 detects whether the bread pan 4 is placed in the inner cavity 6, and the second detection switch 9 detects whether the upper cover assembly 8 is closed. Only when both the first detection switch 7 and the second detection switch 9 are closed can the power be connected, and then the water pump 2 can be triggered to add water, thus avoiding uncontrollable safety factors caused by abnormal operation.

[0034] The first detection switch 7 is located outside the inner cavity 6. A trigger rod 30 is provided on the first detection switch 7. The trigger rod 30 extends into the inner cavity 6. When the bread bucket 4 is placed in the inner cavity 6, it acts on the trigger rod 30 to close the first detection switch 7.

[0035] The first detection switch 7 and the second detection switch 9 are disposed on the side plate of the body 5. A switch post 31 is disposed on the side plate of the body 5. The lower end of the switch post 31 abuts against the trigger part of the second detection switch 9, and the upper end of the switch post 31 extends out of the side plate of the body 5. When the upper cover assembly 8 rotates and closes, it acts on the switch post 31. The switch post 31 acts downward on the trigger part of the second detection switch 9 to close the second detection switch 9.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first detection switch 7 and the second detection switch 9 are micro switches; in addition, the first detection switch 7 and the second detection switch 9 can also be limit switches, reflective photoelectric switches, infrared switches or magnetic ring switches, etc.

[0037] The water inlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the water tank assembly 1 through the first pipe 10. A flow meter 11 is installed on the first pipe 10. The electronic board assembly 12 is electrically connected to the flow meter 11. The flow meter 11 is used to calculate and monitor the amount of water added to the bread machine. When the water flow reaches the set flow standard, it immediately feeds back the information to the electronic board assembly 12 and controls the water pump 2 to stop working.

[0038] The outlet of the water pump 2 is connected to the nozzle 3 through the second pipe 13. A one-way valve 14 is provided on the first pipe 10 or the second pipe 13. The one-way valve 14 is used to prevent water from flowing back from the water pipe to the water tank assembly 1. The one-way valve 14 can be added or removed as needed.

[0039] The first pipe 10 and the second pipe 13 are water pipes used for water circulation. The connection between the water pipes and various components will be secured with hose clamps or other fasteners to prevent the water pipes from coming loose.

[0040] After the user puts the flour and other ingredients into the bread pan 4, the corresponding program is started. The electronic board component 12 outputs voltage to the water pump 2 to draw water. The water flows out from the water tank component 1, is guided by the water pipe, passes through the flow meter 11, the water pump 2, and the one-way valve 14, and is finally transmitted to the nozzle 3. The nozzle 3 injects water into the bread pan 4, realizing the automatic water filling function of the bread machine.

[0041] The nozzle 3 is a straight-through nozzle; or, the nozzle 3 is provided with several spray holes; or, the nozzle 3 is provided with an aerator or atomizer; the nozzle 3 in the attached figure is a straight-through nozzle, but in practice, spray holes or faucet aerators, atomizers, etc. can be used to change the water pressure and inject water into the bread pan to prevent the flour in the bread pan from being sprayed and splashed.

[0042] The water tank assembly 1 includes a water tank 15 and a sealing member. The bottom of the water tank 15 is provided with a water outlet 16, and the sealing member is provided on the water outlet 16. The body 5 is provided with a water tank base assembly 17, which is connected to the first pipe 10. When the water tank assembly 1 is not placed in the water tank base assembly 17, the sealing member closes the water outlet 16 to prevent water from flowing out of the water tank 15 before the water tank assembly 1 is placed in the water tank base assembly 17. When the water tank assembly 1 is placed in the water tank base assembly 17, the water tank base assembly 17 acts on the sealing member to move the sealing member upward to open the water outlet 16, which is connected to the first pipe 10.

[0043] The sealing component includes a water outlet column 18 and a first sealing ring 19 for closing the water outlet 16. The first sealing ring 19 is sleeved on the water outlet column 18. The water tank base assembly 17 includes a base 20 and a water outlet connector 21. The base 20 is fixed on the body 5, and the water outlet connector 21 is fixed on the base 20. The water outlet connector 21 is provided with an action column 22 and a first connecting column 23. The action column 22 is located at the center inside the water outlet connector 21, and the first connecting column 23 is located at the bottom of the water outlet connector 21. The first connecting column 23 is connected to the first pipe 10. When the water tank assembly 1 is placed into the water tank base assembly 17, the action column 22 acts on the water outlet column 18 (the action column 22 pushes the water outlet column 18 upward), so that the water outlet column 18 and the first sealing ring 19 move upward, thereby opening the water outlet 16. The water outlet 16 is connected to the first pipe 10 through the first connecting column 23.

[0044] An elastic element 24 is provided between the water outlet 18 and the water tank 15. The elastic element 24 is a spring. When the water outlet 18 moves upward, it compresses the elastic element 24. When the water tank assembly 1 is removed from the water tank base assembly 17, the water outlet 18 drives the first sealing ring 19 to move downward and reset under the elastic force of the elastic element 24. The first sealing ring 19 re-closes the water outlet 16.

[0045] The water tank base assembly 17 also includes a second sealing ring 25. A sealing post 27 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 15. The water outlet 16 is located inside the sealing post 27. The sealing component moves up and down inside the sealing post 27. The second sealing ring 25 is sleeved on the sealing post 27. After the water tank assembly 1 is placed into the water tank base assembly 17, a sealed space 28 is formed between the water outlet 21, the sealing post 27 and the second sealing ring 25. The water outlet 16, the sealed space 28, the first connecting post 23 and the first pipe 10 are connected in sequence. The water in the water tank 15 flows to the first pipe 10 in sequence through the water outlet 16, the sealed space 28 and the first connecting post 23.

[0046] A filter screen 32 is installed inside the water outlet connector 21. After the water tank assembly 1 is placed into the water tank base assembly 17, the sealed space 28 is connected to the first connecting column 23 through the filter screen 32. The filter screen 32 is used to filter impurities in the water.

[0047] The top of the water tank 15 is covered with a cover 33.

[0048] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic water-adding device for a bread machine, characterized in that: The system includes a water tank assembly (1), a water pump (2), a nozzle (3), a bread pan (4), and an electronic board assembly (12). The water inlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the water tank assembly (1), and the water outlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the nozzle (3). The nozzle (3) is located above the top opening of the bread pan (4). The electronic board assembly (12) is electrically connected to the water pump (2). Water in the water tank assembly (1) is pumped to the nozzle (3) by the water pump (2), and the nozzle (3) injects water into the bread pan (4).

2. The automatic water-adding device for a bread machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bread maker includes a body (5), an inner cavity (6) is provided inside the body (5), a bread pan (4) is provided on the inner cavity (6), a first detection switch (7) is provided on the side of the inner cavity (6), an electronic board assembly (12) is electrically connected to the first detection switch (7), when the bread pan (4) is placed in the inner cavity (6), it acts on the first detection switch (7) to close the first detection switch (7).

3. The automatic water-adding device for a bread maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the body (5) is equipped with a top cover assembly (8) that can be rotated and closed, and a second detection switch (9) is provided on the top of the body (5). When the top cover assembly (8) is rotated and closed, it acts on the second detection switch (9) to close the second detection switch (9).

4. The automatic water-adding device for a bread maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the water tank assembly (1) through the first pipe (10). A flow meter (11) is installed on the first pipe (10), and the electronic board assembly (12) is electrically connected to the flow meter (11).

5. The automatic water-adding device for a bread maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outlet of the water pump (2) is connected to the nozzle (3) through the second pipe (13), and a one-way valve (14) is installed on the first pipe (10) or the second pipe (13).

6. The automatic water-adding device for a bread machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle (3) is a straight-through nozzle; or, the nozzle (3) is provided with several spray holes; or, the nozzle (3) is provided with an aerator or atomizer.

7. The automatic water-adding device for a bread machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water tank assembly (1) includes a water tank (15) and a sealing component. The bottom of the water tank (15) is provided with a water outlet (16), and the sealing component is provided on the water outlet (16). The body (5) is provided with a water tank base assembly (17), and the water tank base assembly is connected to the first pipe (10). When the water tank assembly (1) is not placed in the water tank base assembly (17), the sealing component closes the water outlet (16). When the water tank assembly (1) is placed in the water tank base assembly (17), the water tank base assembly (17) acts on the sealing component to make the sealing component move upward to open the water outlet (16), and the water outlet (16) is connected to the first pipe (10).

8. The automatic water-adding device for a bread maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sealing component includes a water outlet column (18) and a first sealing ring (19) for closing the water outlet (16). The first sealing ring (19) is fitted on the water outlet column (18). The water tank base assembly (17) includes a base (20) and a water outlet connector (21). The base (20) is fixed on the machine body (5), and the water outlet connector (21) is fixed on the base (20). The water outlet connector (21) is provided with an action column (22) and a first connecting column (23). The first connecting column (23) is connected to the first pipe (10). When the water tank assembly (1) is placed into the water tank base assembly (17), the action column (22) acts on the water outlet column (18) to make the water outlet column (18) and the first sealing ring (19) move upward, thereby opening the water outlet (16). The water outlet (16) is connected to the first pipe (10) through the first connecting column (23).

9. The automatic water-adding device for a bread machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: An elastic element (24) is provided between the water outlet column (18) and the water tank (15). When the water outlet column (18) moves upward, it compresses the elastic element (24). When the water tank assembly (1) is removed from the water tank base assembly (17), the water outlet column (18) drives the first sealing ring (19) to move downward and reset under the elastic force of the elastic element (24). The first sealing ring (19) re-closes the water outlet (16). The water tank base assembly (17) also includes a second sealing ring (25). A sealing column (27) is provided at the bottom of the water tank (15). The water outlet (16) is located inside the sealing column (27). The second sealing ring (25) is fitted on the sealing column (27). After the water tank assembly (1) is placed into the water tank base assembly (17), a sealed space (28) is formed between the water outlet connector (21), the sealing column (27), and the second sealing ring (25). The water outlet (16), the sealed space (28), the first connecting column (23), and the first pipe (10) are connected in sequence.

10. The automatic water-adding device for a bread machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first detection switch (7) and the second detection switch (9) are micro switches, limit switches, reflective photoelectric switches, infrared switches or magnetic ring switches.

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