A steam generating device for a bread maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to a steam generating device for bread machine, it includes oven barrel and water tank, the lateral wall outside oven barrel is connected with the mounting apron, the mounting apron is formed with the mounting space that communicates with the inner chamber of oven barrel in, and the mounting space is located oven barrel inner chamber side, water tank is detachably fixed in the mounting space, and water tank upper end is equipped with the opening, and the distance exists between the opening and the upper end surface of mounting space, the utility model discloses the mounting apron outside the lateral wall of oven barrel is arranged to form the mounting space, and the mounting space is located oven barrel inner chamber side, after water tank sets up in the mounting space, the bread barrel is not easy to collide with water tank when putting into the inside of oven barrel or taking out from water tank, thereby avoiding the water in water tank splashing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bread machine technology, specifically to a steam generator for bread machines. Background Technology

[0002] A bread machine is a machine that automatically kneads, ferments, and bakes various types of bread after the ingredients are added according to a set program. Existing bread machines include a bread pan, a kneading unit, and an oven pan. The bread pan holds the various ingredients, and the kneading unit inside the bread pan mixes the ingredients to form a bread dough, which then ferments in the bread pan. The bread pan is located inside the oven pan, and a heating element is installed between the bread pan and the oven pan to heat the outside of the bread pan, applying high temperature to bake the bread dough into bread.

[0003] In a dry, high-temperature baking environment, the dough's surface moisture evaporates too quickly, creating a large temperature difference between the surface and the interior. This causes the dough surface to harden prematurely, resulting in a thick, brittle crust on the bread, often with holes and cracks. To address this, existing bread machines are equipped with steam devices. For example, utility model patent CN204600248U discloses a bread machine with a steam device directly installed in the oven chamber; this device is an open-type water tank. When the bread pan is placed in or removed from the oven, it is prone to colliding with the steam device, causing water to spill out and potentially damaging the internal components of the oven. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a steam generator for bread makers to prevent water from spilling out of the steam generator.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A steam generator for a bread machine includes an oven drum and a water tank. A mounting cover is connected to the side wall of the oven drum, and an installation space communicating with the inner cavity of the oven drum is formed inside the mounting cover. The water tank is detachably fixed in the installation space, and an opening is provided at the upper end of the water tank. There is a distance between the opening and the upper surface of the installation space.

[0007] The water tank is equipped with a water tank cover, and the water tank cover has a steam vent.

[0008] The water tank cover has an inclined surface located outside the installation space, and the vent hole is located on the inclined surface.

[0009] One side of the water tank cover is hinged to the water tank, and the other side is fastened to the water tank.

[0010] The water tank is provided with at least one gripping block on the side wall facing the inner cavity of the oven barrel.

[0011] The installation space is provided with positioning protrusions on both the left and right sides and positioning protrusions at the bottom. Correspondingly, the water tank is provided with first fixing ribs that cooperate with the positioning protrusions on both the left and right sides, and a second fixing rib that cooperates with the positioning protrusions at the lower end of the water tank.

[0012] The installation space is equipped with a water tank heating pipe, which is located near the outer wall of the installation cover plate, and the end of the water tank heating pipe extends out of the installation space and is connected to the control circuit of the bread machine.

[0013] The heating cover is covered with a heat shield.

[0014] The mounting cover is formed by protruding outward from the side wall of the oven drum.

[0015] With the above solution, the present invention provides an installation cover plate on the side wall of the oven drum to form an installation space. The installation space is located on the side of the inner cavity of the oven drum. After the water tank is installed in the installation space, the bread pan is less likely to collide with the water tank when it is placed inside the oven drum or taken out of the water tank, thereby preventing the water in the water tank from spilling out. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank installation within the installation space.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded structural diagram;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A longitudinal sectional view;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view;

[0021] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the water tank structure Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the water tank structure Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the cover plate installation structure Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cover plate installation structure Figure 2 .

[0025] Label Explanation:

[0026] Oven bucket 10;

[0027] 20; mounting cover plate; 21; positioning protrusion; 22; positioning protrusion; 23;

[0028] Water tank 30; gripping block 31; first fixing rib 32; second fixing rib 33;

[0029] Water tank cover 40; inclined surface 41; steam vent 42;

[0030] Water tank heating element 50;

[0031] Heat shield 60. Detailed Implementation

[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a steam generator for a bread machine, including an oven drum 10 and a water tank 30. An installation cover plate 20 is connected to the side wall of the oven drum 10, and an installation space 21 communicating with the inner cavity of the oven drum 10 is formed inside the installation cover plate 20. The installation space 21 is located on the side of the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. The water tank 30 is detachably fixed in the installation space 21. The upper end of the water tank 30 is provided with an opening, and there is a distance between the opening and the upper surface of the installation space 21.

[0033] This invention provides an installation cover plate 20 on the outside of the side wall of the oven drum 10 to form an installation space 21. The installation space 21 is located on the side of the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. After the water tank 30 is installed in the installation space 21, the bread pan is less likely to collide with the water tank 30 when it is placed inside the oven drum 10 or taken out of the water tank 30, thereby preventing the water in the water tank 30 from spilling out.

[0034] The aforementioned mounting cover 20 and oven drum 10 can be either separate or integrated. When the mounting cover 20 and oven drum 10 are integrated, the mounting cover 20 protrudes outward from the side wall of the oven drum 10.

[0035] To better prevent water from spilling out of the water tank 30, this invention includes a water tank cover 40 mounted on the water tank 30, with a steam vent 42 on the cover. Water vapor generated by the heating of the water in the water tank 30 is discharged into the inner cavity of the oven drum 10 through the steam vent 42. The steam vent 42 can face directly towards the upper surface of the mounting space 21 or towards the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. When the steam vent 42 faces towards the inner cavity of the oven drum 10, the water tank cover 40 has an inclined surface 41 located outside the mounting space 21, and the steam vent 42 is located on the inclined surface 41. Specifically, the upper end of the inclined surface 41 is located at the edge of the mounting space 21, and the lower end is located within the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. In this embodiment, the water tank cover 40 and the water tank 30 are hinged together; specifically, one side of the water tank cover 40 is hinged to the water tank 30, and the other side is fastened to the water tank 30.

[0036] To facilitate the removal and placement of the water tank 30 within the installation space 21, at least one gripping block 31 is provided on the outer side wall of the water tank 30 facing the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. Users can grasp the gripping block 31 when installing or removing the water tank 30.

[0037] like Figure 4-9 As shown, after the water tank cover 40 is installed on the water tank 30, there should be a distance between the water tank cover 40 and the upper surface of the installation space 21 to facilitate the fixing and removal of the water tank 30 within the installation space 21. In this embodiment, the water tank 30 is fixed in the installation space 21 by a snap-fit ​​structure. Specifically, positioning protrusions 22 are provided on both the left and right sides of the installation space 21, and positioning protrusions 23 are provided at the bottom. Correspondingly, first fixing ribs 32 that cooperate with the positioning protrusions 22 are provided on the left and right sides of the water tank 30, and second fixing ribs 33 that cooperate with the positioning protrusions 23 are provided at the lower end of the water tank 30. Guide slopes are provided on both the front and rear sides of the positioning protrusions 22 and the first fixing ribs 32. When installing the water tank 30, the user grasps the gripping block 31 of the water tank 30, bringing the water tank cover 40 or the opening of the water tank 30 close to the upper surface of the installation space 21. Then, the user pushes the water tank 30 into the installation space 21. Under the action of external force and the guide slope, the first fixing rib 32 slides from the inside to the outside of the positioning protrusion 22. Then, the user moves the water tank 30 downward so that the lower surface of the water tank 30 is placed on the bottom surface of the installation space 21. At this time, the second fixing rib 33 is placed on the outside of the positioning protrusion 23. The inside refers to the side facing the inner cavity of the oven barrel 10, and the outside refers to the side opposite to the inside. This utility model achieves the fixation of the water tank 30 in the installation space 21 through the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 22 and the first fixing rib 32, and the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 23 and the second fixing rib 33, preventing the water tank 30 from moving towards the inner cavity of the oven barrel 10.

[0038] To prevent heat loss during baking within the oven, this embodiment features an independent heating design for the water tank 30, separate from the oven. Specifically, a water tank heating pipe 50 is installed within the mounting space 21. This heating pipe 50 is positioned near the outer wall of the mounting cover 20, and its end extends outside the mounting space 21 to connect with the bread machine's control circuit. A heat shield 60 is provided outside the heating cover to prevent heat loss from the water tank heating pipe 50.

[0039] In summary, the key to this utility model is that an installation cover plate 20 is provided on the outside of the side wall of the oven drum 10 to form an installation space 21. The installation space 21 is located on the side of the inner cavity of the oven drum 10. After the water tank 30 is placed in the installation space 21, the bread pan is less likely to collide with the water tank 30 when it is placed inside the oven drum 10 or taken out of the water tank 30, thereby preventing the water in the water tank 30 from spilling out.

[0040] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steam generator for a bread machine, comprising an oven drum and a water tank, characterized in that: An installation cover is connected to the side wall of the oven drum, and an installation space communicating with the inner cavity of the oven drum is formed inside the installation cover. The water tank is detachably fixed in the installation space, and the upper end of the water tank is provided with an opening. There is a distance between the opening and the upper surface of the installation space.

2. The steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is equipped with a water tank cover, and the water tank cover has a steam vent.

3. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank cover has an inclined surface located outside the installation space, and the vent hole is located on the inclined surface.

4. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 2, characterized in that: One side of the water tank cover is hinged to the water tank, and the other side is fastened to the water tank.

5. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is provided with at least one gripping block on the side wall facing the inner cavity of the oven barrel.

6. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation space is provided with positioning protrusions on both the left and right sides and positioning protrusions at the bottom. Correspondingly, the water tank is provided with first fixing ribs that cooperate with the positioning protrusions on both the left and right sides, and a second fixing rib that cooperates with the positioning protrusions at the lower end of the water tank.

7. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation space is equipped with a water tank heating pipe, which is located near the outer wall of the installation cover plate, and the end of the water tank heating pipe extends out of the installation space and is connected to the control circuit of the bread machine.

8. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting cover is covered with a heat shield.

9. A steam generator for a bread maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting cover is formed by protruding outward from the side wall of the oven drum.

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