A steam hot dish holding table
By using partitions to divide the container into heating units in the steam food warming station, the problem of adapting to different plate sizes is solved, achieving flexible adaptation and steam safety, and improving the convenience and safety of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGXI XIJIANG BOILER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, specifically to a steam-heated food warming table. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the canteens of some large enterprises and institutions, due to the large number of diners and the long service time, the prepared food needs to be placed in containers and then placed on a warming platform to keep it warm. This can prevent the food from getting cold and affecting its taste later.
[0003] For example, patent CN202223056575.4 – an intelligent steam food warming station – while capable of automatically detecting and adjusting the supply temperature to ensure proper food warming, has a fixed size for each compartment, meaning it can only accommodate a specific type of plate and cannot accommodate plates commonly used in other devices. For instance, during normal food preparation, the plates used for rice and dishes are generally completely different in size; rice plates are typically flatter and larger than regular dish plates. With the standardization of market practices, the width of rice-serving plates is generally close to or equal to the length of regular dish plates. The width of these rice-serving plates is primarily for use in rice steamers, as they cannot be properly placed in the slots of steam-heated food warming stations. This can cause workers to easily knock over the rice-serving plates while serving food. Furthermore, because these plates cannot be properly seated into the receiving slots on the warming station, steam can easily leak from the gap between the bottom of the plate and the station surface, potentially scalding the workers. Therefore, current steam-heated food warming stations cannot uniformly accommodate plates of different sizes, thus limiting their usability. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome one of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a steam-heated food warming table that can be adapted to various sizes of plates, thus improving ease of use.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A steam-heated food warming station includes a frame and a tabletop mounted on the frame. The tabletop has a receiving slot for holding plates. The frame has a steam supply channel. A steam recovery pipe is connected to the side wall of the receiving slot. The steam supply channel has several steam outlet channels along the length of the receiving slot. The steam recovery pipe has several steam return channels along the length of the receiving slot. The outward ends of all the steam outlet channels and all the outward ends of all the steam return channels are connected to the receiving slot. At least one partition is detachably mounted inside the receiving slot, dividing it into several heating units. Each heating unit has at least one steam outlet channel and one steam return channel. The plate can be used to cover the opening of the heating unit.
[0007] Furthermore, at least one slot is symmetrically provided on both vertical sides of the receiving groove along its length, and the two ends of the partition are respectively fitted into the corresponding two slots.
[0008] Furthermore, each end of the partition is provided with an elastic connecting part, and the ends of the two elastic connecting parts are pressed against the corresponding slots.
[0009] Furthermore, the top surface of the partition is coplanar with the top opening end face of the receiving groove.
[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the partition has several notches.
[0011] Furthermore, the steam supply channel is located within the platform, and two sets of receiving slots are provided, respectively located on both sides of the steam supply channel.
[0012] Furthermore, a connecting flange is provided on one end of the platform, and the connecting flange is connected to one end of the steam supply channel.
[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a cover plate that can seal the opening of the heating unit and whose end can rest on the upper end of the corresponding partition.
[0014] Furthermore, the end of the steam outlet channel that connects to the heating unit is inclined downwards.
[0015] Furthermore, a drain valve is provided at the bottom of one end of the receiving groove.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] This utility model discloses a steam-heated food warming table that uses partitions to divide the receiving tank into several heating units. The size and specifications of each heating unit can be adjusted according to actual needs, accommodating various plate sizes and improving usability. The partitions are also removable for easy cleaning. Multiple steam outlet and steam return channels are provided, allowing each heating unit to be supplied with steam independently.
[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0025] Frame 10, connecting flange 11, tabletop 20, receiving groove 21, slot 22, drain valve 23, plate 30, steam supply channel 40, steam outlet channel 41, steam recovery pipeline 50, steam return channel 51, partition 60, flexible connection part 61, notch 62, cover plate 70. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.
[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 4The steam-heated food warming station shown includes a frame 10 and a tabletop 20 mounted on the frame 10. The tabletop 20 has a receiving groove 21 for holding a plate 30. The frame 10 has a steam supply channel 40. A steam recovery pipe 50 is connected to the side wall of the receiving groove 21. The steam supply channel 40 has several steam outlet channels 41 along the length of the receiving groove 21. The steam recovery pipe 50 has several steam return channels 51 along the length of the receiving groove 21. One outward end of each steam outlet channel 41 and one outward end of each steam return channel 51 are connected to the receiving groove 21. At least one partition 60 is detachably mounted inside the receiving groove 21, dividing the receiving groove 21 into several heating units. Each heating unit has at least one steam outlet channel 41 and one steam return channel 51. The plate 30 can be used to cover the opening of the heating unit.
[0028] Specifically, in this application, the receiving slot 21 is set along the length of the countertop 20. The specifications of the plates 30 are mainly the commonly used rice steaming trays and serving trays, with a few plates having non-mainstream designs, which will not be discussed. Currently, the width of the mainstream rice steaming trays on the market is the same as or similar in size to the length of the serving trays. Therefore, in this application, the width of the receiving slot 21 is adapted to the length of the serving trays, while the rice steaming trays can be set horizontally. In this case, the entire receiving slot 21 can be divided into heating units that are suitable for the size and specifications of the rice steaming trays simply by adjusting the position of the partition 60.
[0029] Furthermore, the steam supply channel 40 and the steam recovery pipeline 50 are respectively connected to the steam outlet and recovery end of an external steam supply system, which is a central boiler. Switch valves may be installed on the steam supply channel 40 and the steam recovery pipeline 50. In this application, the connection relationship between the steam supply channel 40 and the steam recovery pipeline 50 and the receiving tank 21, as well as some structural arrangements, can be referenced to the corresponding structural settings in patent CN202223056575.4 - An Intelligent Steam Food Warming Platform, and therefore will not be detailed here.
[0030] This steam-heated food warming station uses partitions 60 to divide the receiving tank 21 into several heating units. The size of each heating unit can be adjusted according to actual needs, accommodating various plate sizes 30 and improving usability. The removable partitions 60 facilitate cleaning by workers. Multiple steam outlet channels 41 and steam return channels 51 are provided, allowing each heating unit to be supplied with steam independently.
[0031] See Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment of this application, to facilitate the arrangement and relative fixation of the partition 60, at least one slot 22 is symmetrically provided on both vertical sides of the receiving groove 21 along its length. The two ends of the partition 60 are respectively fitted into the corresponding two slots 22. The slots 22 are recessed, and for ease of later cleaning, the sides of the slots 22 smoothly transition to the sidewalls of the receiving groove 21, or are beveled. In this application, the partition 60 is primarily subjected to stress on its vertical surface, with relatively less stress in the lateral direction. Therefore, the beveled structural design does not prevent the partition 60 from collapsing laterally.
[0032] Furthermore, to prevent the two ends of the partition 60 from scratching the inner wall of the slot 22, in one embodiment of this application, each end of the partition 60 is provided with an elastic connecting portion 61, and the ends of the two elastic connecting portions 61 are pressed against the corresponding slots 22. The elastic connecting portions 61 are made of rubber, which can increase the tightness of the locking.
[0033] In one embodiment of this application, in order to facilitate the placement of the plate 30 and to prevent excessive gaps between the bottom surface of the plate 30 and the top surface of the partition 60 that could cause steam leakage, the top surface of the partition 60 is coplanar with the top opening end face of the receiving groove 21.
[0034] See you again Figure 1 In actual use, high-temperature steam will condense when it comes into contact with the inner wall of the container 21, so condensate will appear at the bottom of the container 21 after use. Of course, in some cases, the user will actively put hot water into the container 21. By utilizing the specific heat capacity of water, the heating capacity of the entire heat preservation platform can be increased. Therefore, in one embodiment of this application, the bottom of the partition 60 is provided with several notches 62, which facilitates the balance of water levels in different heating units and facilitates drainage later without removing the partition 60, thus reducing the difficulty of drainage.
[0035] See Figure 3 In one embodiment of this application, the steam supply channel 40 is disposed within the platform 20, and two sets of receiving slots 21 are respectively disposed on both sides of the steam supply channel 40. To facilitate later connection of the steam supply channel 40 to external steam pipes, a connecting flange 11 is provided at one end of the platform 10, and the connecting flange 11 communicates with one end of the steam supply channel 40. Simultaneously, the connecting flange 11 also partially seals the steam supply channel 40, allowing users to clean the interior of the steam supply channel 40 simply by removing the connecting flange 11.
[0036] See Figure 4In the above embodiments, to facilitate the discharge of condensate from inside the steam supply channel 40, the end of the steam outlet channel 41 connected to the heating unit is inclined downwards. This structural arrangement also facilitates the automatic return of wastewater to the container tank 21 during subsequent cleaning, preventing it from entering the steam supply channel 40. To facilitate drainage, in one embodiment of this application, a drain valve 23 is provided at the bottom of one end of the container tank 21.
[0037] See Figure 5 In an improved embodiment of this application, if an irregularly sized plate 30 is encountered, in order to make these plates 30 also compatible with the warming platform, the warming platform further includes a cover plate 70. The cover plate 70 can cover the opening of the heating unit and its end can rest on the upper end of the corresponding partition 60. The cover plate 70 can be used to block the edge of the irregularly sized plate 30, so that the opening of the heating unit can be compatible with the irregularly sized plate 30.
[0038] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A steam-heated food warming station, comprising a frame and a tabletop disposed on the frame, wherein the tabletop is provided with a receiving groove for holding plates, the frame is provided with a steam supply channel, and the side wall of the receiving groove is provided with a steam recovery pipe, characterized in that, The steam supply channel is provided with several steam outlet channels along the length of the receiving tank, and the steam recovery pipeline is provided with several steam return channels along the length of the receiving tank. The outward ends of all the steam outlet channels and the outward ends of all the steam return channels are connected to the receiving tank. At least one partition is detachably provided in the receiving tank, and all the partitions can divide the receiving tank into several heating units. Each heating unit is provided with at least one steam outlet channel and a steam return channel. The plate can cover the opening of the heating unit.
2. The steam-heated food warming station according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one slot is symmetrically provided on both vertical sides of the receiving groove along its length, and the two ends of the partition are respectively fitted into the corresponding two slots.
3. The steam-heated food warming station according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the partition are provided with elastic connecting parts, and the ends of the two elastic connecting parts are pressed against the corresponding slots.
4. The steam-heated food warming station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the partition is coplanar with the top opening end face of the receiving groove.
5. A steam-heated food warming station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the partition has several notches.
6. A steam-heated food warming station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam supply channel is located within the platform, and two sets of receiving slots are provided on both sides of the steam supply channel.
7. A steam-heated food warming station according to claim 6, characterized in that: A connecting flange is provided on one end of the platform, and the connecting flange is connected to one end of the steam supply channel.
8. A steam-heated food warming station according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate that can cover the opening of the heating unit and whose end can rest on the upper end of the corresponding partition.
9. A steam-heated food warming station according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The end of the steam outlet channel that connects to the heating unit is inclined downwards.
10. A steam-heated food warming station according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: A drain valve is provided at the bottom of one end of the receiving groove.