Liquid line assembly for a cooking appliance and cooking appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of liquid pipeline assembly and cooking utensil for cooking utensil, wherein, the liquid pipeline assembly for cooking utensil includes: mounting bracket, mounting bracket has conveying pipeline, conveying pipeline has at least one input and multiple outputs;Multiple pipeline components, pipeline component is installed to mounting bracket, pipeline component is connected with output and is communicated, conveying pipeline supplies liquid to each pipeline component by each output port.The utility model solves the problem of complex structure of cooking system waterway module in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking appliance technology, and more specifically, to a liquid pipeline assembly for a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] In existing intelligent cooking systems, the main function of the water circuit module is to control the addition of fresh water, control the automatic pot washing function, and supply water to the water gun. However, these functions are usually set separately, and the components are assembled and connected together by bolts, which has disadvantages such as complex structure, many types of electronic components, and a large number of assembly parts. Furthermore, when a component needs to be maintained and disassembled, many other parts need to be disassembled and reassembled, which greatly increases maintenance costs and is also prone to damaging other components. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a liquid pipeline assembly for cooking appliances and cooking appliances in order to solve the problem of complex water circuit module structure in existing cooking systems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a liquid piping assembly for a cooking appliance is provided, comprising: a mounting bracket having a delivery pipe having at least one inlet and multiple outlets; and multiple pipe components mounted on the mounting bracket, the pipe components being connected to the outlets, and the delivery pipe supplying liquid to each pipe component through each outlet.

[0005] Furthermore, the mounting frame also includes a frame body, which has an installation structure. Piping components are installed on the frame body through the installation structure, and the delivery pipeline is integrated on the frame body.

[0006] Furthermore, the conveying pipeline and the frame are integrated; or the conveying pipeline and the frame are separate components that are assembled and connected.

[0007] Furthermore, the frame has a first side and a second side, with the pipeline component installed on the first side, the delivery pipeline located on the second side, and the outlet of the delivery pipeline extending from the second side to the first side to connect with the pipeline component.

[0008] Furthermore, the installation structure includes a retaining ring, and the pipeline component has a snap-fit ​​position that is detachably snapped into the retaining ring to limit the installation of the pipeline component.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple installation structures, and the number of installation structures is not less than the number of pipe components. Pipe components can be selectively installed at the installation structures.

[0010] Furthermore, there are multiple input ports, with at least two input ports located on different sides of the mounting bracket in the circumferential direction. The input ports have threaded structures and form a closable structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the conveying pipeline has a cross-shaped pipe, with the end opening of the cross-shaped pipe serving as an inlet and the side of the cross-shaped pipe having an outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the cross-shaped pipe has a protruding section on its side, and the end of the protruding section has a quick-connect structure. The end opening of the protruding section serves as an output port. The joint of the pipe component has a sealing structure, and the pipe component is sealed and fitted with the protruding section through the sealing structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the liquid piping assembly also includes a limiting part, which is connected to the mounting bracket. When the piping component is installed in the mounting bracket, it abuts against the limiting part for limiting and locking.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance is provided, including the above-described liquid piping assembly for a cooking appliance.

[0015] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, a delivery pipeline is integrated on the mounting frame, and each pipeline component can be connected and cooperate with the delivery pipeline. The delivery pipeline can supply liquids such as water to each pipeline component at the same time. This allows each pipeline component to be set on the mounting frame, thus forming a modular structure for the liquid pipeline assembly. At the same time, it can reduce the number of parts, making the structure of the assembly simpler and reducing the risk of failure caused by assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the liquid piping assembly of this utility model is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0019] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 A structural diagram of the front of the mounting bracket;

[0020] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A structural diagram of the back of the mounting bracket;

[0021] Figure 5An assembly diagram showing the piping components mounted on the mounting bracket is shown;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a liquid piping assembly applied to a cooking appliance is shown.

[0023] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0024] 10. Mounting frame; 11. Conveying pipeline; 111. Inlet; 112. Outlet; 113. Extension section; 12. Mounting structure; 121. Snap ring; 122. Mounting hole; 13. Frame; 20. Pipeline component; 30. Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "top," and "bottom" are generally used in relation to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or in relation to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction of the component itself; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0028] To address the problem of complex water circuit module structures in existing cooking systems, this invention provides a liquid piping assembly for a cooking appliance and the cooking appliance itself. The cooking appliance includes the liquid piping assembly described below.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 A liquid piping assembly for a cooking appliance includes a mounting bracket 10 and a plurality of piping components 20. The mounting bracket 10 has a delivery pipe 11, which has at least one inlet 111 and a plurality of outlets 112. The piping components 20 are mounted on the mounting bracket 10 and are connected to the outlets 112. The delivery pipe 11 supplies liquid to each piping component 20 through each outlet 112.

[0030] In this embodiment, a delivery pipeline 11 is integrated on the mounting frame 10, and each pipeline component 20 can be connected and cooperate with the delivery pipeline 11. The delivery pipeline 11 can supply liquids such as water to each pipeline component 20 at the same time. This allows each pipeline component 20 to be set on the mounting frame 10, thereby forming a modular structure for the liquid pipeline assembly. At the same time, it can reduce the number of parts, making the structure of the assembly simpler and reducing the risk of failure caused by assembly.

[0031] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in addition to the aforementioned delivery pipe 11, the mounting bracket 10 of this embodiment also includes a frame 13. The frame 13 is the main part of the mounting bracket 10 and has a mounting structure 12, allowing the pipe components 20 to be mounted on the frame 13 via the mounting structure 12. The frame 13 can be fixed to components such as the base of a cooking appliance as needed, thereby realizing the installation of the liquid pipe assembly. In this embodiment, the delivery pipe 11 is integrated into the frame 13, making the mounting bracket 10 an integrated component. During installation, the pipe components 20 are directly mounted on the mounting bracket 10 via the mounting structure 12 and directly connected to the output port 112 of the delivery pipe 11. This allows the mounting bracket 10 and each pipe component 20 to form a small module. During maintenance, only the corresponding pipe component 20 needs to be disassembled for inspection, without disassembling other pipe components 20, thus reducing the number of parts and facilitating maintenance.

[0032] Optionally, the specific integration method between the conveying pipeline 11 and the frame 13 can be set as needed. For example, the conveying pipeline 11 and the frame 13 can be integrated into one unit by means of injection molding, which can further reduce the number of parts. Alternatively, the conveying pipeline 11 and the frame 13 can be separated and processed separately, and then connected into a whole by post-assembly, which can also form an integrated configuration.

[0033] In this embodiment, the frame 13 adopts a plate-like structure, with its two larger surfaces being the first side and the second side, respectively. The mounting structure 12 is located on the first side, allowing the pipeline component 20 to be installed on the first side, while the delivery pipeline 11 is located on the second side. Only a small portion of the delivery pipeline 11, including the outlet 112, extends from the second side through the frame 13 to the first side, enabling it to connect with the pipeline component 20 and supply liquid to the pipeline component 20.

[0034] like Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in order to facilitate external installation and connection, this embodiment provides multiple input ports 111, and at least two input ports 111 are located on different sides of the mounting frame 10 around the perimeter. In this embodiment, it is preferable to provide input ports 111 on different sides of the mounting frame 10 around the perimeter, so that when connecting to the external pipeline, the input ports 111 that are connected to the external pipeline can be adjusted according to factors such as installation position and direction, so that the liquid pipeline assembly is more adaptable to the installation scenario.

[0035] In this embodiment, a threaded structure is provided at the inlet 111. This threaded structure forms a closable structure, meaning that unused inlet 111 can be sealed using the threaded connection, thus adapting to different usage needs. Specifically, for unused inlet 111, a plug or similar component can be provided. The plug is installed at the unused inlet 111 via the threaded structure, thereby sealing that portion of the inlet 111 and ensuring the conveying effect of the conveying pipeline 11. For example... Figure 6 As shown, when the liquid piping assembly is installed on the right side of the liquid pump, it can be connected using the inlet 111 on the left side.

[0036] Optionally, the specific shape of the conveying pipeline 11 can also be set as needed, such as Y-shaped, cross-shaped, or star-shaped. In this embodiment, the conveying pipeline 11 has a cross-shaped pipeline, thus forming a cross-shaped structure. Correspondingly, the frame 13 adopts a rectangular plate structure. The four ends of the cross-shaped pipeline are located on the four sides of the rectangular plate structure, and the openings at the four ends of the cross-shaped pipeline serve as input ports 111, so that all four sides can be used for external connection. Meanwhile, an outlet 112 is provided on the circumferential side of the cross-shaped pipe. Specifically, an extension section 113 is provided on the first side of the cross-shaped pipe facing the frame 13. The axis of the extension section 113 is set approximately perpendicular to the axis of the inlet 111. That is, the axis of the inlet 111 extends along the second side surface, while the axis of the extension section 113 extends perpendicular to the second side surface. This allows the extension section 113 to pass through the frame 13 from the second side to the first side. The end opening of the extension section 113 on the first side serves as the outlet 112, thereby enabling communication and cooperation with the pipe component 20.

[0037] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the end of the protruding section 113 located on the first side is equipped with a quick-connect fitting structure. This allows the pipe component 20 to be easily and quickly connected to the protruding section 113 by simply inserting it into the quick-connect fitting structure, further reducing the difficulty of installation and disassembly. Furthermore, a sealing gasket or similar structure is provided at the joint of the pipe component 20 as a sealing structure. Thus, when the pipe component 20 and the protruding section 113 are connected, an interference-sealed fit is achieved between them through the sealing structure.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting structure 12 includes a retaining ring 121, and the pipe component 20 has a snap-fit ​​position. The snap-fit ​​position can be formed by the pipe body on the pipe component 20. One side of the retaining ring 121 is connected to the frame 13, and the other side is an open side, so that the snap-fit ​​position can extend into the retaining ring 121 from the open side and be held in place by the elastic force of the retaining ring 121, thereby achieving the limited installation of the pipe component 20. The above-mentioned snap-fit ​​form can not only realize the installation and fixation of the pipe component 20, but also realize the detachable connection between the snap-fit ​​position and the buckle, so that the pipe component 20 can be easily installed and removed from the mounting frame 10 as a whole, realizing modular installation and disassembly, and greatly reducing assembly and maintenance costs.

[0039] Optionally, the number of mounting structures 12 and the number of retaining rings 121 can be set as needed. One mounting structure 12 may include multiple retaining rings 121. The retaining rings 121 of the same mounting structure 12 simultaneously cooperate with the same pipe component 20. Correspondingly, the pipe component 20 is also provided with multiple snap-fit ​​positions to achieve snap-fit ​​cooperation. Since there are multiple pipe components 20, there are also multiple mounting structures 12 in this embodiment. Preferably, the number of mounting structures 12 is not less than the number of pipe components 20. Each pipe component 20 can be selectively installed at the mounting structure 12. This ensures that each pipe component 20 that needs to be installed can cooperate with a corresponding mounting structure 12 to achieve the installation and fixation of the pipe component 20. It also allows the pipe component 20 to be replaced as needed to meet different requirements. At the same time, it can reserve space for other uninstalled pipe components 20. When an additional pipe component 20 is added, it can be installed at an empty mounting structure 12, thereby replacing or adding pipe components 20 with different functions to meet diverse needs.

[0040] Optionally, in addition to the aforementioned retaining ring 121, the mounting structure 12 can also include mounting holes 122 on the frame 13 as needed. The overall installation of the pipeline component 20 primarily relies on the snap-fit ​​installation of the retaining ring 121, with the mounting holes 122 serving as auxiliary installation methods. This is especially useful for components requiring strong connections, such as pump bodies. Screws can be inserted into the mounting holes 122, allowing the pump body and other components to be securely mounted on the frame 13. Of course, other types of mounting structures 12 can be added as needed, as long as they meet the installation requirements of the pipeline component 20.

[0041] In this embodiment, the liquid pipeline assembly also includes a limiting part 30. The limiting part 30 can take the form of a limiting protrusion or the like. The limiting part 30 is connected to the mounting bracket 10 and can be set on the narrow side of the bracket 13. When the pipeline component 20 is installed in place on the mounting bracket 10, the pipeline component 20 and the limiting part 30 form an abutting limiting fit, thereby ensuring that the pipeline component 20 is installed in place, avoiding over-installation, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the installation position.

[0042] The piping component 20 of this embodiment may include a pump body, a pipe body, and a connector. The pipe body is used to transport liquid, the pump body is mounted on the pipe body to provide driving force for the flow of liquid, and the connector is located at the end of the pipe body. The connector can be inserted and mated with the quick-connect structure on the protruding section 113, thereby realizing a quick connection between the piping component 20 and the delivery pipe 11. Since the liquid piping assembly of this embodiment is mainly used for cooking appliances, the piping component 20 of this embodiment can be specifically divided into piping components for cooking water systems, piping components for automatic pot washing systems, and piping components for manual water guns, etc., so that the liquid piping assembly can integrate multiple functions and achieve the effect of supplying water to systems that require water.

[0043] Optionally, the pipeline component 20 may also include a detection element that can detect the water function within the pipeline component 20. The detection elements on different pipeline components 20 can detect the water function within their respective pipes, thereby enabling individual detection of the water function within each pipeline component 20 and greatly improving the reliability of water circuit control.

[0044] It should be noted that "multiple" in the above embodiments refers to at least two.

[0045] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects:

[0046] 1. This solves the problem of complex water circuit module structure in existing cooking systems;

[0047] 2. By forming a modular structure, the number of parts is reduced, making the structure of the components simpler and reducing the risk of failure caused by assembly.

[0048] 3. During maintenance, only the corresponding pipeline components need to be disassembled for inspection, without the need to disassemble other pipeline components, which reduces the number of parts and facilitates maintenance.

[0049] 4. The inlet for connecting to external pipelines can be adjusted according to factors such as installation location and orientation, making the liquid piping assembly more adaptable to the installation scenario;

[0050] 5. Piping components can be easily installed and removed from the mounting bracket as a whole, realizing modular installation and disassembly, which greatly reduces assembly and maintenance costs.

[0051] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0052] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0053] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A liquid piping assembly for a cooking appliance, characterized in that, include: Mounting frame (10) having a delivery pipe (11) having at least one inlet (111) and a plurality of outlets (112). Multiple pipeline components (20) are installed on the mounting frame (10). The pipeline components (20) are connected to the output port (112). The delivery pipeline (11) supplies liquid to each pipeline component (20) through each of the output ports (112).

2. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (10) also includes a frame (13), the frame (13) having an installation structure (12), the pipeline component (20) being installed on the frame (13) via the installation structure (12), and the delivery pipeline (11) being integrated on the frame (13).

3. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying pipeline (11) is integrally formed with the frame (13); or the conveying pipeline (11) and the frame (13) are separately formed and assembled.

4. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (13) has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The pipeline component (20) is installed on the first side, the delivery pipeline (11) is located on the second side, and the outlet (112) of the delivery pipeline (11) extends from the second side to the first side to connect with the pipeline component (20).

5. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure (12) includes a retaining ring (121), and the pipeline component (20) has a snap-fit ​​position that is detachably snapped into the retaining ring (121) to limit the installation of the pipeline component (20).

6. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The number of the mounting structures (12) is multiple, and the number of the mounting structures (12) is not less than the number of the pipe components (20). The pipe components (20) can be selectively installed at the mounting structures (12).

7. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple input ports (111), and at least two input ports (111) are located on different sides of the mounting bracket (10) in the circumferential direction. The input ports (111) have a threaded structure and form a closable structure.

8. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The delivery pipeline (11) has a cross-shaped pipeline, the end opening of the cross-shaped pipeline serves as the input port (111), and the side of the cross-shaped pipeline has the output port (112).

9. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cross-shaped pipe has an extension section (113) on its side. The end of the extension section (113) has a quick-connect structure. The end opening of the extension section (113) serves as the output port (112). The joint of the pipe component (20) has a sealing structure. When the pipe component (20) is connected to the extension section (113), the sealing structure provides a sealed fit.

10. The liquid piping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid pipeline assembly also includes a limiting part (30), which is connected to the mounting bracket (10). When the pipeline component (20) is installed in the mounting bracket (10) position, it abuts against the limiting part (30) for limiting and limiting cooperation.

11. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, Includes the liquid piping assembly for cooking appliances according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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