Bubble breaker and electric rice cooker

Abstract

The utility model belongs to electric rice cooker technical field discloses a kind of bubble breaker and electric rice cooker, bubble breaker includes shell and air outlet component.Shell has bubble breaking space, shell is equipped with cold air inlet, steam inlet and steam outlet, bubble breaking space is communicated with outside by cold air inlet, steam inlet and steam outlet, air outlet component includes cold air driver and ventilation pipe, the output end of cold air driver is communicated with cold air inlet by ventilation pipe, for bubble breaking space is passed into cold air, hot steam that enters bubble breaking space via steam inlet can be mixed with cold air, and via steam outlet is discharged to outside.Electric rice cooker includes lining component and bubble breaker, shell is arranged at lining component.Through above-mentioned setting, the bubble breaker of the application can be cooled, defoaming, to avoid cooking overflow and furniture erosion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice cooker technology, and in particular to a bubble breaker and a rice cooker. Background Technology

[0002] In family kitchens, rice cookers have become an indispensable cooking appliance.

[0003] However, in actual use, users often encounter some annoying problems. For example, many users do not strictly follow the specified water level line, adding water haphazardly when cooking rice, which easily leads to adding too much water and causing the rice water to overflow with foam during the cooking process. In addition, many families place rice cookers in relatively small spaces due to limited kitchen space. In this case, the large amount of steam continuously emitted by the rice cooker during the regular cooking process can easily corrode the surrounding furniture, thus affecting its lifespan and appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bubble defoamer that can cool down and defoam, preventing rice from overflowing and furniture from being damaged.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A bubble breaker, comprising:

[0007] The shell has a bubble-breaking space, and the shell has a cold air inlet, a steam inlet and a steam outlet. The bubble-breaking space is connected to the outside through the cold air inlet, the steam inlet and the steam outlet.

[0008] The air outlet assembly includes a cold air driver, the output end of which is connected to the cold air inlet for introducing cold air into the bubble-breaking space. The hot steam entering the bubble-breaking space through the steam inlet can mix with the cold air and be discharged to the outside through the steam outlet.

[0009] Optionally, the cold air inlet is provided with an inclined guide plate, and the steam inlet is located above the virtual extension line of the guide plate.

[0010] Optionally, the housing has an installation port, and a steam pipe is sealed and connected to the installation port, with the steam pipe passing through the steam inlet.

[0011] Optionally, the housing is provided with a partition, which is located between the steam inlet and the cold air inlet. The partition is partially sleeved on the outside of the steam inlet and forms a steam chamber with the inner wall of the housing and the steam pipe. The bottom of the partition and the inner wall of the housing form a vent for the steam chamber, and the virtual extension line of the guide plate passes through the vent.

[0012] Optionally, the partition extends in an arc or straight line.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the housing extends downward at an angle toward the mounting port.

[0014] Optionally, the cold air inlet is located between the steam inlet and the steam outlet.

[0015] Optionally, the interior of the housing has an L-shaped structure from the cold air inlet to the steam outlet.

[0016] Optionally, the air outlet assembly further includes a ventilation duct, the output end of the cold air driver is connected to the cold air inlet through the ventilation duct, the housing is provided with an inner groove, the inner groove is provided with the cold air inlet, and the ventilation duct is assembled in the inner groove.

[0017] Another objective of this invention is to provide a rice cooker that can cool down and defoam, preventing rice from overflowing and damaging furniture.

[0018] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0019] An electric rice cooker includes an inner liner assembly and a bubble deflator as described above, the housing being disposed within the inner liner assembly.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This invention provides a bubble-breaking device, comprising a shell and an air outlet assembly. The shell has a bubble-breaking space, and includes a cold air inlet, a steam inlet, and a steam outlet. The bubble-breaking space is connected to the outside through these three openings. The air outlet assembly includes a cold air driver and a ventilation pipe. The output end of the cold air driver is connected to the cold air inlet through the ventilation pipe, allowing cold air to be introduced into the bubble-breaking space. The hot steam entering the bubble-breaking space through the steam inlet mixes with the cold air, causing the rice water foam carried in the hot steam to quickly break down under the action of the cold air. This solves the problem of rice overflowing due to users not strictly following the water level line or adding water arbitrarily. Moreover, by introducing cold air into the bubble-breaking space, the hot steam is cooled down in time, reducing overflow and thus solving the problem of furniture being corroded by excessive hot steam overflow. The rice cooker includes an inner lining assembly and the aforementioned bubble-breaking device. The shell is disposed within the inner lining assembly, integrating the bubble-breaking device with the rice cooker's inner lining assembly. This allows for pre-cooling and defoaming of the large amount of hot steam continuously generated during the cooking process, preventing the corrosion of surrounding furniture by high-temperature steam. With the above settings, the bubble defoamer of this application can cool down and defoam, preventing rice from overflowing and furniture from being damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bubble breaker provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the bubble breaker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the bubble breaker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the bubble breaker provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the rice cooker provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 100. Inner liner assembly; 200. Pot body; 300. Top cover assembly; 1. Shell; 11. Bubble breaking space; 12. Cold air inlet; 13. Steam inlet; 14. Steam outlet; 15. Partition; 151. Steam chamber; 1511. Vent; 16. Inner groove; 17. Guide plate; 171. Diverting rib; 18. Upper shell; 19. Lower shell; 191. Mounting port; 192. Steam pipe; 2. Air outlet assembly; 21. Cold air driver; 22. Ventilation pipe; 3. Sealing ring; 4. Pull buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] like Figures 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a bubble breaker, which includes a housing 1 and an air outlet assembly 2. The housing 1 has a bubble breaker space 11, and the housing 1 has a cold air inlet 12, a steam inlet 13 and a steam outlet 14. The bubble breaker space 11 is connected to the outside through the cold air inlet 12, the steam inlet 13 and the steam outlet 14. The air outlet assembly 2 includes a cold air driver 21, the output end of which is connected to the cold air inlet 12 for introducing cold air into the bubble breaker space 11. The hot steam entering the bubble breaker space 11 through the steam inlet 13 can mix with the cold air and be discharged to the outside through the steam outlet 14.

[0035] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has a bubble-breaking space 11. The housing 1 has a cold air inlet 12, a steam inlet 13, and a steam outlet 14. The bubble-breaking space 11 is connected to the outside through the cold air inlet 12, the steam inlet 13, and the steam outlet 14. The air outlet assembly 2 includes a cold air driver 21 and a ventilation pipe 22. The output end of the cold air driver 21 is connected to the cold air inlet 12 through the ventilation pipe 22 to introduce cold air into the bubble-breaking space 11. The hot steam entering the bubble-breaking space 11 through the steam inlet 13 can mix with the cold air, which can cause the rice water foam carried in the hot steam to break quickly under the action of the cold air, thereby solving the problem of rice overflowing due to users not strictly following the water level line and arbitrarily adding water. Moreover, by introducing cold air into the bubble-breaking space 11, the hot steam is cooled down in time to reduce overflow, thereby solving the problem of furniture being corroded by a large amount of hot steam overflowing. With the above settings, the bubble-breaker in this embodiment can cool down and eliminate foam, avoiding rice overflow and furniture corrosion.

[0036] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the cold air driver 21 includes a cold air blower, which can stably output an airflow with a certain wind speed and low temperature, thereby efficiently delivering cold air to the defoaming space 11, so that the hot steam and cold air can be fully mixed and exchanged, improving the defoaming and cooling effects. In other embodiments, the cold air driver 21 includes a compression refrigeration mechanism or a semiconductor refrigeration mechanism. The above mechanisms can also achieve the above functions, and the specific structure of the cold air driver 21 is not limited here.

[0037] The specific structure of the bubble breaker is explained below:

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cold air inlet 12 is located between the steam inlet 13 and the steam outlet 14, so that the cold air enters the defoaming space 11 from the position between the steam inlet 13 and the steam outlet 14. Since the cold air intervenes in the middle of the path of the hot steam flowing from the steam inlet 13 to the steam outlet 14, the cold air and the hot steam are effectively contacted. That is, through the bidirectional collision of cold air and hot steam, the gas mixing is strengthened, the mixing efficiency and defoaming effect are improved, and the outlet temperature is reduced to avoid the high temperature steam from corroding the furniture.

[0039] In other embodiments, the cold air inlet 12 is located on the side of the steam outlet 14 away from the steam inlet 13, so that the cold air can fully contact the hot steam before it is discharged from the steam outlet 14, thus preventing the hot steam from being discharged directly without sufficient cooling and preventing it from corroding surrounding furniture. It is understood that those skilled in the art can adjust the specific position of the cold air inlet 12 according to actual usage needs, and no further limitations are made here.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, a tilted guide plate 17 is provided at the cold air inlet 12, which can guide the cold air entering the cold air inlet 12. The steam inlet 13 is located above the virtual extension line of the guide plate 17, so as to prevent the cold air introduced through the guide plate 17 from blowing directly towards the steam inlet 13 and affecting the outflow of hot steam, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the rice cooker and the quality of the cooked rice.

[0041] More specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the guide plate 17 is provided with multiple diversion ridges 171 at intervals along its extension direction. By setting the diversion ridges 171, the cold air can be divided into multiple fine airflows, making the airflow more uniform.

[0042] Specifically, a tilted guide plate 17 is also provided at the steam outlet 14 to guide the hot steam exiting through the steam outlet 14. Furthermore, the guide plate 17 at the steam outlet 14 forms air outlets between its opposing sides and the casing 1, allowing the mixture of cold air and hot steam to be discharged through the air outlets on both sides, thereby improving exhaust efficiency. The two ends of the guide plate 17 extend downwards at an angle towards the air outlets, allowing the gas to be discharged more smoothly.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the housing 1 has an installation port 191, and a steam pipe 192 is sealed and connected to the installation port 191 to ensure the airtightness between the steam pipe 192 and the installation port 191, preventing hot steam from leaking out from the gap between the steam pipe 192 and the installation port 191. Moreover, the steam pipe 192 is provided with a steam inlet 13, which provides a smooth channel for the hot steam generated by the rice cooker to enter the bubble-breaking space 11, ensuring the stability and continuity of hot steam delivery.

[0044] In addition, the steam pipe 192 can be made of silicone or rubber, which can fit tightly against the installation port 191 to further enhance the sealing effect. Moreover, the above materials have good high temperature resistance and can withstand the high temperature environment of hot steam during the operation of the rice cooker for a long time without hardening or deformation, thus ensuring the long-term stability of the sealing performance.

[0045] Specifically, the shell 1 is provided with a partition 15, which is located between the steam inlet 13 and the cold air inlet 12, thereby rationally dividing the internal space of the shell 1 and providing orderly guidance for the flow of cold air and hot steam, preventing the two airflows from mixing randomly within the shell 1. The partition 15 is partially fitted onto the outside of the steam inlet 13 and forms a steam chamber 151 with the inner wall of the shell 1 and the steam pipe 192, thus forming a semi-circular structure around the steam inlet 13, allowing the hot steam entering from the steam inlet 13 to temporarily converge and slow down in the steam chamber 151. The steam is evenly distributed before entering the bubble-breaking space 11, except for the steam chamber 151, to avoid airflow turbulence caused by instantaneous steam impact. The bottom of the baffle 15 and the inner wall of the shell 1 form the vent 1511 of the steam chamber 151, thus providing a precise outflow path for the hot steam in the steam chamber 151. Moreover, the virtual extension line of the guide plate 17 passes through the vent 1511, which allows the cold air guided by the guide plate 17 to meet the hot steam flowing out of the vent 1511 in the same area, thereby improving the cooling and bubble-breaking effect.

[0046] More specifically, the partition 15 extends in an arc or straight line shape, which can adapt to the structural requirements of different internal spaces of the shell 1, improving the flexibility of the adaptation between the partition 15 and the shell 1. In this embodiment, the partition 15 is an arc-shaped plate, and its arc surface structure can guide the airflow along a smooth curve, reducing the resistance of hot steam and cold air during the flow process. In other embodiments, the partition 15 can also adopt a polygonal plate structure or a corrugated plate structure, as long as the above-mentioned functions can be achieved, and the specific structure of the partition 15 is not limited here.

[0047] Specifically, the bottom wall of the inner cavity of the shell 1 is inclined downward toward the mounting port 191, which can guide the water formed by condensation inside the shell 1 to collect toward the mounting port 191 by gravity, so as to facilitate the centralized collection and treatment of condensate.

[0048] Specifically, from the cold air inlet 12 to the steam outlet 14, the interior of the shell 1 has an L-shaped structure, which can extend the flow path of cold air and hot steam in the shell 1, providing more sufficient mixing time for the two, and further improving the mixing effect and cooling efficiency.

[0049] Furthermore, the housing 1 includes an upper shell 18 and a lower shell 19, which are detachably connected to form a bubble-breaking space 11. This allows the user to easily disassemble the housing 1 when needed, and then clean, maintain, or replace parts inside the bubble-breaking space 11. Moreover, the lower shell 19 is configured close to the inner pot of the rice cooker, with an installation port 191 opening in the lower shell 19 so that hot steam from the inner pot enters the bubble-breaking space 11 from bottom to top through the steam pipe 192 at the installation port 191. A cold air inlet 12 and a steam outlet 14 are located on the upper shell 18 to ensure a reasonable gas flow path. A partition 15 is provided on the inner wall of the upper shell 18 and extends along the direction close to the lower shell 19. These features optimize the overall structural design of the bubble breaker and ensure a reasonable overall layout.

[0050] Specifically, the bubble breaker also includes a snap fastener 4. One end of the upper shell 18 is rotatably connected to one end of the lower shell 19 via the snap fastener 4, and the other end of the upper shell 18 can be snapped onto the other end of the lower shell 19, thereby forming an openable and closable bubble-breaking space 11. By setting the snap fastener 4, the rotatable connection between the upper shell 18 and the lower shell 19 is made more stable, and it is also convenient for users to quickly open or close the bubble-breaking space 11, thereby promptly removing residual rice water and other dirt in the bubble-breaking space 11, preventing dirt from breeding bacteria or affecting gas flow, and ensuring the hygiene and operational stability of the bubble breaker.

[0051] Specifically, the bubble breaker also includes a sealing ring 3, which can be sandwiched between the upper shell 18 and the lower shell 19 to achieve a sealing effect. The sealing ring 3 is made of silicone or rubber, both of which have good elasticity and sealing performance. The specific material of the sealing ring 3 is not specified here.

[0052] Specifically, the air outlet assembly 2 also includes a ventilation duct 22. The output end of the cold air driver 21 is connected to the cold air inlet 12 through the ventilation duct 22. By setting the ventilation duct 22, the cold air output by the cold air driver 21 can be transported and guided to ensure that the cold air is stably transported to the cold air inlet 12. The housing 1 is provided with an inner groove 16, and the inner groove 16 has a cold air inlet 12. The ventilation duct 22 is installed in the inner groove 16, which not only facilitates the placement of the ventilation duct 22, but also reduces the height of the cold air inlet 12, so that the cold air entering directly collides with the hot air coming out of the steam chamber 151, thereby improving the cooling and defoaming effect.

[0053] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment also provides a rice cooker, which includes an inner liner assembly 100 and the aforementioned bubble defoamer. The shell 1 is disposed on the inner liner assembly 100. By integrating the bubble defoamer with the inner liner assembly 100 of the rice cooker, the large amount of hot steam continuously generated during the cooking process can be pre-cooled and defoamed, thereby improving the user experience and preventing rice from overflowing and damaging furniture.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the rice cooker also includes a cooker body 200 and a lid assembly 300. The lid assembly 300 is rotatably connected to the cooker body 200, forming an openable and closable inner pot cavity with the cooker body 200. This facilitates the user's operations such as placing food and cleaning the inner pot, thereby improving the convenience of using the rice cooker. The inner liner assembly 100 is disposed on the lid assembly 300. The shell 1 and the air outlet assembly 2 are respectively disposed on both sides of the inner liner assembly 100, so that the air inlet end of the steam inlet 13 is connected to the inner pot cavity, and the steam outlet 14 is connected to the outside through the lid assembly 300. This allows the hot steam generated in the inner pot cavity to quickly enter the bubble breaker for processing, thereby quickly breaking the rice soup foam in the steam and preventing the foam from overflowing outside the rice cooker. At the same time, by blowing cold air into the bubble breaking space 11, the steam temperature is reduced, preventing rice from overflowing and damaging furniture, thus ensuring the convenience and safety of using the rice cooker.

[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bubble breaker, characterized in that, include: The shell (1) has a bubble-breaking space (11). The shell (1) has a cold air inlet (12), a steam inlet (13) and a steam outlet (14). The bubble-breaking space (11) is connected to the outside through the cold air inlet (12), the steam inlet (13) and the steam outlet (14). The air outlet assembly (2) includes a cold air driver (21), the output end of which is connected to the cold air inlet (12) for introducing cold air into the bubble breaking space (11). The hot steam entering the bubble breaking space (11) through the steam inlet (13) can mix with the cold air and be discharged to the outside through the steam outlet (14).

2. The bubble breaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cold air inlet (12) is provided with an inclined guide plate (17), and the steam inlet (13) is located above the virtual extension line of the guide plate (17).

3. The bubble breaker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (1) has an installation port (191), and a steam pipe (192) is sealed and connected to the installation port (191). The steam pipe (192) is provided with a steam inlet (13).

4. The bubble breaker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a partition (15), which is located between the steam inlet (13) and the cold air inlet (12). The partition (15) is partially sleeved on the outside of the steam inlet (13) and forms a steam chamber (151) with the inner wall of the housing (1) and the steam pipe (192). The bottom of the partition (15) and the inner wall of the housing (1) form a vent (1511) of the steam chamber (151). The virtual extension line of the guide plate (17) passes through the vent (1511).

5. The bubble breaker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The partition (15) extends in an arc or straight line.

6. The bubble breaker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner cavity bottom wall of the housing (1) is inclined downward toward the mounting port (191).

7. The bubble breaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cold air inlet (12) is located between the steam inlet (13) and the steam outlet (14).

8. The bubble breaker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interior of the housing (1) has an L-shaped structure from the cold air inlet (12) to the steam outlet (14).

9. The bubble breaker according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly (2) also includes a ventilation pipe (22). The output end of the cold air driver (21) is connected to the cold air inlet (12) through the ventilation pipe (22). The housing (1) is provided with an inner groove (16). The cold air inlet (12) is opened in the inner groove (16). The ventilation pipe (22) is assembled in the inner groove (16).

10. An electric rice cooker, characterized in that, Includes an inner liner assembly (100) and a bubble breaker as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the housing (1) is disposed on the inner liner assembly (100).

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