A condensation-preventing water guide device for a steamer and a steaming drawer
By using a design with a water-blocking cap and steam vents with connecting components in the steamer, the problem of food being soaked and contaminated by condensed steam in the steamer is solved, achieving energy and water conservation while maintaining the taste of the food and simplifying the cooking process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LEZHENG TECHNOLOGY (CHANGSHA) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In traditional steamers, condensed steam soaks the food at the bottom, causing food contamination and changes in taste. Steamers also waste heat and moisture.
Design a water-blocking cap with connecting components, installed at the bottom of a steamer rack or steamer tray, to guide away condensed water from the steam, and set steam vents on the water-blocking cap to eliminate temperature differences and prevent condensed water from dripping into the food below.
It effectively prevents steam condensation from soaking and contaminating food, maintaining the original taste and quality of food, saving energy and water, simplifying the cooking process, and reducing the use of auxiliary materials and cleaning workload.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking utensils technology, specifically a device for preventing condensation and a steaming tray for a steamer. Background Technology
[0002] There are two types of cookware that use steam to cook food: steamers and steam pots. Steamers are bamboo containers with open bottoms and tops. During steaming, steam rises through the bottom, heats the food, and then dissipates into the air through the gaps in the top. Throughout the process, the steam temperature drops only slightly, does not condense into water droplets, and does not soak or contaminate the food, thus preserving its original flavor. However, the dissipated medium-to-high temperature steam carries away a significant amount of heat and moisture, resulting in waste and energy inefficiency.
[0003] A steamer is a relatively sealed container made of metal or non-metal, and can be heated by combustion, electromagnetic, electric, or solar heating. During steaming, high-temperature steam rises from the bottom, heats the food, and is then sealed inside the steamer, preventing steam leakage. Compared to a traditional steamer basket, it offers significant energy and water savings. Traditional steamers typically include three layers of grates and / or steaming trays. However, traditional grates and steaming trays are single-layered. During steaming, the food and its container are close to the grates or steaming trays. The low temperature of the food transfers to the grates or steaming trays, creating a large temperature difference with the high temperature of the steam inside the steamer. This causes condensation on the underside of the grates or steaming trays. The resulting condensation drips into the food containers below, soaking the food. This soaking contaminates both dishes and pastries, damaging their moisture content, sugar content, salt content, and firmness, severely affecting the original flavor and texture of the food below. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a condensate drainage device and steamer rack for steamers, which can effectively prevent steam condensate from entering the rack or the plate below the steamer rack, preventing condensate from soaking and contaminating the food, and effectively solving the problem of food in the lower layer of the steamer being soaked and contaminated by condensate.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an anti-condensation water diversion device for a steamer, including a plate-shaped water-blocking cap. The water-blocking cap is provided with a connecting component for connecting the water-blocking cap to the bottom of a grate or steamer, thereby diverting the steam condensate generated on the lower surface of the grate or steamer.
[0006] In one embodiment, the water-blocking cap is a flat plate structure, or the water-blocking cap is a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure.
[0007] In one embodiment, the edge of the water-retaining cap is provided with an outward and downward extending skirt.
[0008] In one embodiment, the water-blocking cap is provided with at least one steam passage.
[0009] In one embodiment, the water-blocking cap has a first protrusion at the position corresponding to the steam passage, and the steam passage is located on the top of the first protrusion.
[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a steamer, including a steamer body and the aforementioned anti-condensation water guiding device, wherein the water baffle is fixedly installed at the bottom of the steamer body through the connecting assembly;
[0011] The steamer body completely covers the water-blocking cap, and there is a steam condensation zone between the steamer body and the water-blocking cap.
[0012] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the steamer body is provided with a first through hole, the water baffle is provided with a second through hole, and the water baffle is provided with a second protrusion at the position corresponding to the second through hole;
[0013] The connecting assembly includes a bolt and a nut. The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body. The bolt shank passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the nut. The nut abuts against the bottom of the second boss.
[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the steamer body is provided with a first through hole, the water baffle is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting assembly includes bolts, nuts and spacers;
[0015] The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer, and the bolt thread passes through the first through hole, the spacer post, and the second through hole in sequence before being connected to the nut, with the nut abutting against the bottom of the water-blocking cap.
[0016] In one embodiment, the distance between the bottom wall of the steamer body and the water baffle in the height direction is 1mm to 80mm, and the distance between the side wall of the steamer body and the edge of the water baffle in the horizontal direction is 4mm to 100mm.
[0017] In one embodiment, the number of the connecting components is multiple, and the connecting components are distributed at circumferential intervals.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model, by setting a water-blocking cap with a connecting component, allows the water-blocking cap to be installed below a rack or steamer through the connecting component. This water-blocking cap guides away the condensed water generated on the lower surface of the rack or steamer, preventing it from dripping into the food being steamed below. In a preferred embodiment, steam vents can be further provided on the water-blocking cap to eliminate the temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces, thus preventing condensed water from forming on the lower surface of the water-blocking cap. This effectively eliminates the defects of traditional steamers, ensuring that the original moisture content, sugar content, salinity, hardness, and other indicators of the steamed food do not change during the steaming process, maintaining the original flavor and texture of the food.
[0020] 2. The anti-condensation water diversion device in this utility model fundamentally eliminates the problem of food soaking and contamination caused by steam condensation water in existing steamer products. It can significantly reduce the use of auxiliary materials such as steamer cloth and steamer paper, greatly simplify the complex cooking process, reduce the workload of tableware preparation and cleaning, improve the efficiency of steaming and cooking, and reduce the process and labor intensity of steaming.
[0021] 3. This invention prevents steam condensation from seeping into food during the steaming process, thus preventing uncertain amounts of water from entering the ingredients or dishes. This makes it easier to accurately control the various seasoning parameters of the ingredients and dishes during the steaming process, making it easier to produce more standardized and delicious steamed foods and dishes. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of the anti-condensate diversion device in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the anti-condensate diversion device in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the steamer in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the steamer in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a front view of the steamer in the first embodiment of the present invention, in Embodiment 2.
[0028] Figure 6for Figure 5 A magnified view of the local structure;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a front view of the steamer in Embodiment 2 of this utility model in the second embodiment;
[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of the local structure.
[0031] Reference numerals: 1. Water-blocking cap; 101. Steam through hole; 102. First boss; 103. Skirt; 104. Second boss; 2. Connecting assembly; 201. Bolt; 202. Nut; 203. Spacer column; 3. Steamer body; 4. Steam condensation zone.
[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0033] 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.
[0034] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0035] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a physical connection, or a wireless communication connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0037] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0038] Example 1
[0039] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 The image shows an anti-condensation water diversion device for a steamer disclosed in this embodiment. It includes a plate-shaped water-blocking cap 1 with a connecting component 2 for connecting the water-blocking cap 1 to the bottom of the rack or steamer tray, thereby diverting the condensed water generated on the lower surface of the rack or steamer tray, preventing it from dripping into the food being steamed on the lower layer, thus preventing the condensed water from soaking and contaminating the food, and effectively solving the problem of the food on the lower layer of the steamer being soaked and contaminated by condensed water.
[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the water-blocking cap 1 is provided with at least one steam passage 101, the diameter of which is 2mm to 20mm. For example, in this embodiment, there are three steam passages 101, which are circumferentially spaced in the middle area of the water-blocking cap 1. By providing steam passages 101 on the water-blocking cap 1, there is no temperature difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the water-blocking cap 1 during the steaming process. This prevents steam condensation from forming on the lower surface of the water-blocking cap 1, ensuring that the original moisture content, sugar content, salinity, hardness, and other indicators of the steamed food do not change during the steaming process, thus preserving the original flavor and texture of the food.
[0041] More preferably, a first protrusion 102 is provided on the water baffle 1 at the position corresponding to the steam passage 101, and the steam passage 101 is located on the top of the first protrusion 102, thereby preventing condensate water falling from the bottom surface of the grate or steamer onto the upper surface of the water baffle 1 from falling into the plate below the water baffle 1 through the steam passage 101.
[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the edge of the water-blocking cap 1 is provided with an outward and downward extending skirt 103, thereby preventing condensed water from gathering at the edge of the water-blocking cap 1 under the action of tension, and preventing some condensed water from splashing into the plate below due to the excessive discharge of condensed water at one time.
[0043] In the specific implementation process, the water-blocking cap 1 can be set as a flat plate structure or a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure, so that the edge of the water-blocking cap 1 has a downward slope of 0°~30°. When the water-blocking cap 1 is a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure, its concave surface faces away from the grate or steamer above, so that the water-blocking cap 1 can more smoothly guide away the condensate.
[0044] In the specific implementation process, the water-blocking cap 12 can be made of metal materials such as stainless steel sheet, aluminum alloy sheet, and galvanized sheet by stamping, or it can be made of plastic such as nylon by injection molding.
[0045] Example 2
[0046] This embodiment discloses a steamer, which mainly includes a steamer body 3 and the anti-condensation water guiding device from Embodiment 1. (Reference) Figure 3 , Figure 4 The water-blocking cap 1 is fixed to the bottom of the steamer body 3 via the connecting component 2. The steamer body 3 completely covers the water-blocking cap 1, and there is a steam condensation zone 4 between the steamer body 3 and the water-blocking cap 1. During the steaming process, the steam in the steam condensation zone 4 is from the same source as the steam in the steamer and the temperature is almost the same, so that no steam condensation will be generated on the lower surface of the water-blocking cap 1. The condensate on the lower surface of the steamer will fall onto the water-blocking cap 1 and then flow through the water-blocking cap 1 to the side wall of the steamer and then fall into the bottom of the steamer. This prevents the condensate from dripping into the food being steamed on the lower layer, thus preventing the condensate from soaking and contaminating the food and effectively solving the problem of the food on the lower layer of the steamer being soaked and contaminated by condensate.
[0047] In the specific implementation process, the top view shape of the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1 can be circular, elliptical, rectangular with rounded corners, square with rounded corners, etc., and the horizontal distance between the side wall of the steamer body 3 and the edge of the water baffle 1 is 4mm~100mm. Taking a circular steamer body 3 and water baffle 1 as an example, the radius of the steamer body 3 is 4mm~100mm larger than the radius of the water baffle 1.
[0048] In the specific implementation process, the distance between the bottom wall of the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1 in the height direction is 1mm~80mm, that is, the height dimension of the steam condensation zone 4 is 1mm~80mm.
[0049] In this embodiment, the connecting component 2 has two connection methods:
[0050] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 In the first embodiment, the bottom wall of the steamer body 3 has a first through hole, the water baffle 1 has a second through hole, and the water baffle 1 has a second protrusion 104 corresponding to the second through hole. The connecting assembly 2 includes a bolt 201 and a nut 202. The nut of the bolt 201 abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body 3, and the bolt shank of the bolt 201 passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and connects to the nut 202. The nut 202 abuts against the bottom of the second protrusion 104. Due to the presence of the second protrusion 104, there is a certain gap between the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1 in the height direction, thereby forming a steam condensation zone 4. Flat washers and / or spring washers can also be provided between the nut of the bolt 201 and the steamer body 3, and between the nut 202 and the water baffle 1, thereby improving the service life of the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1. In practical applications, the nut of bolt 201 can be abutted against the bottom of the first boss 102, and the nut 202 can be abutted against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body 3.
[0051] refer to Figure 7 , Figure 8 In the second embodiment, the steamer body 3 has a first through hole, and the baffle cap 1 has a second through hole. The connecting assembly 2 includes a bolt 201, a nut 202, and a spacer 203. The nut of the bolt 201 abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body 3. The bolt shank passes through the first through hole, the spacer 203, and the second through hole in sequence and connects to the nut 202, which abuts against the bottom of the baffle cap 1. The two ends of the spacer 203 abut against the steamer body 3 and the baffle cap 1, respectively, so that there is a certain gap between the steamer body 3 and the baffle cap 1 in the height direction, thereby forming a steam condensation zone 4. Alternatively, flat washers and / or spring washers can be provided between the nut of the bolt 201 and the steamer body 3, and between the nut 202 and the baffle cap 1. Gaskets can also be provided between the spacer 203 and the steamer body 3 and the baffle cap 1, thereby improving the service life of the steamer body 3 and the baffle cap 1. In practical applications, the nut of bolt 201 can also be abutted against the bottom of the water-blocking cap 1, and the nut 202 can be abutted against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body 3.
[0052] In practical implementation, the number of connecting components 2 can be set to multiple, and each connecting component 2 is distributed circumferentially. For example, the illustration in this embodiment shows that the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1 are fixed by three connecting components 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the steamer body 3 and the water baffle 1. It is worth noting that in practical applications, it is not limited to using bolts 201 and nuts 202 as connecting components 2. Hooks can also be set on the steamer body 3 or the water baffle 1, and the water baffle 1 can be directly hung on the bottom of the steamer body 3.
[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A condensation-preventing water flow guide device for a steamer, characterized by, The device includes a plate-shaped water-blocking cap with a connecting component for connecting the water-blocking cap to the bottom of a grate or steamer, thereby guiding away the condensed water from the lower surface of the grate or steamer.
2. The anti-condensation water guiding device for a steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-blocking cap is a flat plate structure, or the water-blocking cap is a single-sided concave arc or zigzag surface structure.
3. The anti-condensation water guiding device for a steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edge of the water-retaining cap is provided with a skirt that extends outward and downward.
4. The anti-condensation water guiding device for a steamer according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The water-blocking cap is provided with at least one steam passage.
5. The anti-condensation water guiding device for a steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water-blocking cap has a first protrusion at the position corresponding to the steam passage hole, and the steam passage hole is located on the top of the first protrusion.
6. A steamer, characterized in that, The steamer includes a steamer body and an anti-condensation water guiding device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the water baffle is fixedly installed at the bottom of the steamer body via the connecting assembly; The steamer body completely covers the water-blocking cap, and there is a steam condensation zone between the steamer body and the water-blocking cap.
7. The steamer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the steamer body is provided with a first through hole, the water baffle is provided with a second through hole, and the water baffle is provided with a second protrusion at the position corresponding to the second through hole; The connecting assembly includes a bolt and a nut. The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer body. The bolt shank passes through the first through hole and the second through hole and is connected to the nut. The nut abuts against the bottom of the second boss.
8. The steamer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the steamer body is provided with a first through hole, the water baffle is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting assembly includes bolts, nuts and spacers; The nut of the bolt abuts against the top of the bottom wall of the steamer, and the bolt thread passes through the first through hole, the spacer post, and the second through hole in sequence before being connected to the nut, with the nut abutting against the bottom of the water-blocking cap.
9. The steamer according to claim 6, 7, or 8, characterized in that, The distance between the bottom wall of the steamer body and the water baffle in the height direction is 1mm to 80mm, and the distance between the side wall of the steamer body and the edge of the water baffle in the horizontal direction is 4mm to 100mm.
10. The steamer according to claim 6, 7, or 8, characterized in that, The number of the connecting components is multiple, and the connecting components are distributed at intervals along the circumference.