Output end member, complementary cooking steam passage assembly, detachable cover assembly, cover body and cooking appliance

Abstract

The application discloses an output end component, a cooking steam passage assembly, a detachable cover assembly, a cover body and a cooking utensil. The output end component is integrally formed with a cooking steam output passage and a cooking steam exhaust passage. The cooking steam output passage has an output end cooking steam outlet for outputting cooking steam to a food cooking cavity. The cooking steam exhaust passage has an output end cooking steam inlet for exhausting cooking steam from the food cooking cavity. According to the application, the output end component adopts an extremely simple structure design, and the structure is simple and realizes the double passage functions of one component, that is, the output end component respectively conveys cooking steam and cooking steam, one object with two uses. The two passages can occupy the same area of the cover body, the internal space of the cover body is small, the number of parts is small, and the miniaturization of the cover body is facilitated, and the utilization rate of the internal space of the cover body is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and more specifically to an output component, a steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking, a removable cover assembly, a cover body, and a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] Existing steam cooking appliances, such as steam rice cookers, generally have a steam input channel inside the lid, which transports high-temperature steam from the steam source to the cooking chamber. During the cooking stage, the high-temperature steam generated by the steam source is introduced into the cooking chamber through the steam input channel, which can be used to heat and moisten the food inside the cooking chamber.

[0003] However, the existing steam input channel is formed by connecting the upper and lower cover of the channel. The connection between the upper and lower cover of the channel requires a sealing ring, and the upper and lower cover of the channel are mostly connected by multiple positions, which makes the structure complex and the assembly process cumbersome.

[0004] Therefore, an output component is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The description of this utility model introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] To at least partially solve the above problems, this application provides an output end component for a cooking appliance, the cooking appliance including a supplementary steam channel and a food cooking chamber, wherein the output end component integrally forms a supplementary steam output channel and a cooking steam exhaust channel; wherein, The supplementary cooking steam output channel has an output end supplementary cooking steam outlet for outputting supplementary cooking steam to the food cooking chamber; The cooking steam exhaust channel has an output end and a cooking steam inlet for the cooking steam to be discharged from the food cooking chamber.

[0007] According to this solution, the output end component adopts a minimalist structural design. The structure is simple, yet it achieves the dual-channel function formed by one component, which respectively delivers supplementary steam and cooking steam, serving two purposes in one. Moreover, these two channels can occupy the same area of ​​the cover, resulting in a small internal space occupation and fewer parts, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the cover and improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the cover.

[0008] Optionally, the output end component is a one-piece molded component made of elastic material, wherein, in the assembled state, the supplementary steam output channel is a “…” with horizontal and vertical sections. or The structure is shaped like a "V"; at least part of the cooking steam exhaust channel is oriented approximately parallel to the longitudinal section. According to this design, the output end component has a sealing function and the function of changing the direction of the supplementary cooking steam flow, capable of reversing the flow direction of the supplementary cooking steam at a right angle or near a right angle, for example, changing the flow direction of the supplementary cooking steam from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. Thus, the output end component engages with the transmission channel component in a generally horizontal direction. The sealing performance at the connection point is better when assembled in the working state, and it is also easy for the user to manually disassemble and install.

[0009] Optionally, the output end component has an upper deformable portion, the projection of which at least partially overlaps with the projection of the transverse segment in a projection along the central axis of the output end component. According to this solution, the upper deformable portion forms the cooking steam outlet at the output end; furthermore, the upper deformable portion also needs to have a sufficient diameter span to accommodate the deformable portion and achieve sealing performance.

[0010] Optionally, the output end component is an integrally molded component made of an elastic material, wherein the output end component has an upper deformable portion that forms part of the cooking steam exhaust channel, and the upper end of the upper deformable portion surrounds the output end cooking steam outlet. According to this solution, the output end component also serves as a seal at the output end cooking steam outlet. The output end component has a compact and integrated structure, serves multiple purposes, reduces the number of parts, has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and compared to existing technologies, simplifies the construction of related components and reduces costs.

[0011] Optionally, the output end component is provided with a second connecting slot. According to this solution, the output end component can be used as a plate on the cover or connected to the cover plate of the detachable cover assembly. The output end component can be movably and detachably installed onto a supporting component such as a cover plate through the slot. The disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, and it is convenient to disassemble the output end component separately for cleaning.

[0012] The output end component is made of silicone rubber. According to this design, the silicone rubber output end component, in addition to its sealing capability, primarily possesses structural strength and support capabilities, enabling it to stably support the transmission channel component at the joint. This results in a more stable sealed connection between the output end component and the transmission channel component, preventing air leakage. Furthermore, given the complex structure of the output end component, forced demolding can be achieved during silicone rubber injection molding, ensuring successful production of the finished product.

[0013] Optionally, the output end component has an output end supplementary steam inlet, which faces horizontally. According to this design, it facilitates connection and engagement with a horizontally arranged transmission channel component.

[0014] Optionally, a reinforcing rib is provided on the inner wall surface of the output end supplementary steam inlet, and the reinforcing rib is arranged circumferentially along the output end supplementary steam inlet. According to this solution, the output end component is connected to a channel component, such as a transmission channel component, at the output end supplementary steam inlet by an interference fit. The reinforcing rib increases the friction between the two connecting parts, making the connection more difficult to detach and improving the sealing effect.

[0015] According to another aspect of this application, a supplementary steam channel assembly is provided for a cooking appliance, the cooking appliance including a steam generating chamber and a food cooking chamber, the supplementary steam channel assembly having a supplementary steam channel and comprising: A transmission channel component having a channel steam inlet and a channel steam outlet; and The output terminal component according to any of the above aspects; The steam outlet end of the channel is detachably plugged into, overlapped with, or connected to the output end component.

[0016] According to this solution, in the disassembled state, the transmission channel component and the output end component can be easily disconnected, so that the port at the joint between the two components forms an open opening, which facilitates the cleaning of the internal channels of the transmission channel component and the output end component.

[0017] Optionally, the system further includes a steam generating end component, which has a steam generating end inlet and a steam generating end outlet. The steam generating end inlet is used to connect to the steam generating chamber, and the steam generating end outlet is detachably connected to the steam inlet of the channel by means of insertion, overlap, or opposite connection. According to this solution, in the disassembled state, the steam generating end outlet of the steam generating end component can be disconnected, forming an open opening, which facilitates cleaning of the internal channel of the steam generating end component.

[0018] Optionally, the steam generating end component is formed with " or "The steam input channel for the supplementary cooking is shaped like a circle." or The "-shaped" supplementary steam input channel includes a longitudinal steam inlet section and a transverse steam guide section connected together. The beginning of the longitudinal steam inlet section is the steam inlet at the generating end; the end of the transverse steam guide section forms the steam outlet at the generating end. According to this solution, the steam generating end component has the function of changing the flow direction of the supplementary steam, and can reverse the flow direction of the supplementary steam at a right angle or near a right angle, for example, changing the flow direction of the supplementary steam from a roughly vertical direction to a roughly horizontal direction. Thus, the steam generating end component is joined to the transmission channel component in a roughly horizontal direction. Compared with the joint method in the vertical direction, the joint method in the horizontal direction saves structural space in the vertical direction, which is beneficial to reducing the vertical size of the supplementary steam channel assembly, thereby reducing the height of the cooking appliance.

[0019] Furthermore, by using a horizontal connection method, the steam generating end component can be disassembled and assembled in the vertical direction without being obstructed by the transmission channel component, making it easier to disassemble and assemble the steam generating end component separately; the connection position is closer to the food cooking chamber, making the overall structure of the steam generating device more compact.

[0020] Optionally, the steam generating end component is a one-piece molded component made of an elastic material. The steam generating end component includes a lower deformable portion for abutting against the steam generating chamber, and the steam inlet is formed in the lower deformable portion. According to this solution, the steam generating end component also serves as a seal at the cooking steam outlet. The steam generating end component has a compact and integrated structure, serves multiple purposes, reduces the number of parts, has a simple structure, and is easy to manufacture. Compared with existing technologies, it simplifies the construction of related components, reduces costs, improves the sealing performance at the connection points during assembly and operation, and is easy for users to manually disassemble and install.

[0021] Optionally, the steam generating end component is provided with a first connecting slot. According to this solution, the steam generating end component can be used as a plate on the cover or connected to the cover plate seat of the detachable cover assembly. The steam generating end component can be detachably installed onto a supporting component such as the cover plate seat through the slot. The disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, and it is convenient to disassemble the steam generating end component separately for cleaning.

[0022] The steam generating end component is made of silicone rubber. According to this design, the silicone rubber steam generating end component, in addition to its sealing capability, primarily possesses structural strength and support capabilities, enabling it to stably support the transmission channel component at the joint. This results in a more stable sealing connection between the steam generating end component and the transmission channel component, preventing air leakage. Furthermore, given the complex structure of the steam generating end component, forced demolding can be achieved during silicone rubber injection molding, ensuring successful production of the finished product.

[0023] The inner wall surface of the steam outlet at the generating end is provided with reinforcing ribs, which are arranged circumferentially along the steam outlet. According to this solution, the steam generating end component is connected to a channel component, such as a transmission channel component, at the steam outlet at the generating end by an interference fit. The reinforcing ribs increase the friction between the two connecting parts, making the connection more difficult to detach and improving the sealing effect.

[0024] The external overall shape of the transmission channel component is a tubular piece or other elongated component with tubular connecting ends at both ends. According to this solution, the transmission channel component can independently form a circumferentially sealed channel without the need for additional seals, ensuring high reliability and preventing air leakage. The steam channel for reheating is simple in construction and low in cost. The circular tubular channel is easier to clean, with no hard-to-clean corners, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. The transmission channel component is not easily deformed by compression, thus eliminating the need for an outer shell for protection. Fewer parts are required, assembly is simple, and the injection molding of rigid plastic is easier and cheaper, reducing the material cost of the product.

[0025] According to another aspect of this application, a removable lid assembly is provided for a lid of a cooking utensil, the removable lid assembly comprising: Cover plate; Cover plate seat, the cover plate seat being connected to the cover plate; and According to any of the above-described aspects, the steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking... Wherein, the output end component of the supplementary steam channel assembly is detachably connected to the cover plate; and / or, The steam generating end component of the supplementary steam channel assembly is detachably connected to the cover plate seat.

[0026] According to this solution, the output end component and / or steam generator end component can be removed separately from the removable cover assembly to facilitate cleaning of the internal channels of the output end component and / or steam generator end component individually, making cleaning more convenient.

[0027] Optionally, the transmission channel component spans both the cover plate and the cover plate seat. According to this design, the space outside the corresponding cooking area of ​​the removable cover assembly can be better utilized to arrange a longer-path supplementary steam channel, reducing the area ratio of the steam channel assembly on the cover plate.

[0028] Optionally, the cover plate and / or the cover plate seat are provided with a support member. According to this solution, the transmission channel component can be stably and reliably fixed to the cover plate seat or cover plate via the support member.

[0029] Optionally, the transmission channel component is provided with a channel connector, and the transmission channel component achieves a detachable connection with the cover plate seat and / or the cover plate through a detachable connection between the channel connector and the support component. According to this solution, the detachable structure of the channel connector and the support component does not interfere with the structure of the transmission channel component, and the structure of the transmission channel component can be designed independently, for example, as a tubular component, allowing for greater design freedom.

[0030] Optionally, the channel connector is integrally disposed on the transmission channel component. According to this solution, the transmission channel component and the channel connector are constructed as a single unit, which reduces the number of parts in the detachable cover assembly and improves assembly efficiency.

[0031] Optionally, the channel connector is provided with a fastening hole, the support member is provided with a fastening post, and the removable cover assembly includes a fastener, which passes through the fastening hole and is locked to the fastening post. According to this solution, the transmission channel component is fixed in a non-movable and detachable manner, so that it does not need to be disassembled frequently. When cleaning is required, it can be rinsed together with the removable cover assembly. The fixing structure is simple, easy to manufacture, and easy to assemble.

[0032] Optionally, the transmission channel component is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, and the support component is provided with a groove. In the assembled state, the snap-fit ​​part is engaged in the groove. According to this solution, the transmission channel component is fixed by a snap-fit, movable, and detachable structure, which improves assembly efficiency and simplifies the fixing structure, making it easy to manufacture.

[0033] Optionally, the supporting member is provided with a channel limiting opening, which is a notch on the upper side of the supporting member and is adapted to the shape of the transmission channel member. The transmission channel member is partially confined within the channel limiting opening. According to this solution, the transmission channel member can be positioned to the supporting member via the channel limiting opening, which facilitates rapid assembly and restricts its horizontal movement after assembly, ensuring that it is stably and reliably fixed to the cover plate or cover plate seat.

[0034] Optionally, the support member is integrally formed on the cover plate seat, and the transmission channel member spans the cover plate and the cover plate seat and is detachably connected to the support member. According to this solution, the cover plate seat and the support member are constructed as a single piece, which reduces the number of parts in the detachable cover assembly and improves assembly efficiency; in terms of design, the rear space of the detachable cover assembly outside the cooking area can be better utilized to arrange a steam channel with a longer extension path, reducing the area ratio of the supplementary steam channel assembly on the cover plate.

[0035] Optionally, the steam outlet and / or steam inlet of the transmission channel component extend along a first direction, which is a horizontal direction or has an angle of less than or equal to 5° with the horizontal direction. According to this solution, the transmission channel component is joined to the output end component and / or the steam generating end component in a generally horizontal direction. Compared to a vertical joining method, the horizontal joining method saves structural space in the vertical direction, which helps to reduce the vertical dimensions of the supplementary steam channel assembly, thereby reducing the height of the cooking appliance.

[0036] Optionally, the cover plate is provided with a cover plate mounting hole, and the bottom of the output end component passes through the cover plate mounting hole and is snapped into the cover plate mounting hole. According to this solution, the output end component can be detachably installed onto the cover plate by snapping, and the disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, facilitating the separate removal of the output end component for cleaning.

[0037] Optionally, the cover plate seat is provided with a cover plate seat mounting hole, and the steam generating end component passes through and is snapped into the cover plate seat mounting hole. According to this solution, the steam generating end component can be detachably installed onto the cover plate by snapping, and the disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, facilitating the separate removal of the steam generating end component for cleaning.

[0038] Optionally, the cover is provided with an opening and closing hook, with one end of the cover adjacent to the opening and closing hook being the front end and the opposite end being the rear end. The output end component of the supplementary steam channel assembly is located at the rear end of the cover. According to this solution, the area near the rear end of the detachable cover assembly can be used to arrange the supplementary steam channel assembly. The supplementary steam channel assembly occupies a small cooking area, while the unoccupied cooking area is large, facilitating the installation of other structures, such as through holes for infrared light transmission.

[0039] The steam generating end component of the supplementary cooking steam channel assembly is located at the corner of the rear end of the cover plate seat. According to this solution, the position of the steam inlet at the generating end corresponds to the vertical position of the steam generating device on the pot body, and the steam enters the steam inlet at the generating end from bottom to top, making the supplementary cooking steam path shorter and more direct.

[0040] Optionally, the upper side of the transmission channel component is substantially flush with the surface. According to this design, the transmission channel component is compactly arranged within the cover body, allowing for full utilization of the cover's internal space. This helps reduce the cover's thickness, thereby reducing the overall height of the product and enabling miniaturization.

[0041] The transmission channel component is made of a rigid material, including plastic. According to this solution, the transmission channel component is less susceptible to deformation from compression, thus eliminating the need for a protective outer casing. This reduces the number of required parts, simplifies assembly, and the low cost of the rigid plastic material lowers the overall material cost of the product.

[0042] According to another aspect of this application, a lid is provided for a cooking utensil, the lid comprising a lid body and a removable lid assembly according to any of the preceding aspects, the removable lid assembly being detachably connected to the lid body.

[0043] According to this solution, the steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking and the removable cover assembly are installed together in the cover body and can be removed together from the cover body for cleaning of the steam channel. The removal and installation from the cover body are completed in one step, making the disassembly and assembly process simple and more efficient. Moreover, the removable cover assembly with the steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking has the technical effects of the removable cover assembly mentioned in the first aspect.

[0044] Optionally, the cover body has an inner wall surface. When the detachable cover assembly is assembled onto the cover body, the upper side of the steam generating end component and / or the upper side of the transmission channel component on the detachable cover assembly are adjacent to or abut against the inner wall surface of the cover. According to this solution, the supplementary steam channel assembly is compactly arranged with the cover body within the cover body, allowing full utilization of the internal space of the cover body. This helps to reduce the thickness of the cover body, thereby reducing the overall height of the product and miniaturizing the product.

[0045] According to another aspect of this application, a cooking appliance is provided, the cooking appliance including a pot body, a steam generator and a lid as described above, the lid being openable and closable and forming a food cooking cavity between the two, the steam generator being used to generate supplementary steam and being disposed in the pot body or the lid, the steam generator being connected to the food cooking cavity via the supplementary steam channel assembly.

[0046] According to this solution, high-temperature steam can be introduced into the food cooking chamber via a supplementary steam transmission channel, and the high-temperature steam can be used to assist in heating the food in the food cooking chamber and moisten the food. The detachable cover assembly with the supplementary steam transmission channel component has the technical effect of the detachable cover assembly mentioned in the first aspect.

[0047] Optionally, the steam generating device includes a water container disposed on the pot body, the water container having an upper opening, and the lower deformable portion of the steam generating end member abuts against the periphery of the upper opening when the lid is closed on the pot body. According to this solution, the steam generating end member can seal the upper opening of the steam generating device, preventing steam from leaking outwards; the opening and closing action of the steam generating end member on the pot body's steam generating device is achieved through the opening and closing of the lid, reducing the user's operating steps and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference and used to understand this application, illustrate embodiments of the application and their descriptions, thereby explaining the principles of the application.

[0049] In the attached image: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil according to this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of the cooking utensils shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional diagram of the middle cover; Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shown is an exploded three-dimensional representation of the cover. Figure 5 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a removable cover assembly with a steam channel for supplementary cooking; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective view of the removable cover assembly with the supplementary steam passage component shown; Figure 7 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the removable cover assembly with supplementary steam channel shown; Figure 8 for Figure 5 An exploded perspective view of the removable cover assembly with the supplementary steam channel assembly shown. Figure 9 for Figure 5 An exploded perspective view of the removable cover assembly with the supplementary steam channel assembly shown. Figure 10 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional exploded cross-sectional view of the removable cover assembly with supplementary steam channel shown. Figure 11 for Figure 10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the steam generating end component; Figure 12 for Figure 10 A schematic cross-sectional view of the steam generating end component in the middle; Figure 13 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the steam generating end component and connected parts in the middle; Figure 14 for Figure 10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the transmission channel component in an inverted state; Figure 15 for Figure 14 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the transmission channel component in the diagram; Figure 16 for Figure 10 A three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the output terminal component; Figure 17 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 18 for Figure 3 A three-dimensional cross-sectional diagram of the inner lining.

[0050] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Cooking appliance; 2. Pot body; 3. Lid; 4. Inner pot; 5. Inner pot heating device; 6. Pivot shaft; 7. Pot mouth sealing ring; 8. Lid body; 8a. Lid inner wall; 9. Lining; 9a. Support; 10. Lid assembly; 11. Torsion spring; 12. Detachable lid assembly; 13. Lid plate; 14. Lid plate seat; 15. Outer shell; 16. Middle plate; 17. Base; 18. Lid opening hook; 19. Lid through hole; 20. Lid plate seat mounting hole; 21. Lid mounting hole; 22. Through hole sealing ring; 23. Support component; 24. Positioning port; 25. Fastening post; 26. Groove; 27. Channel limiting port; 28. 29. Cavity, 30. Inner lining steam outlet, 31. Inner lining through hole, 32. Steam valve, 33. Cooking steam channel component, 34. Channel seal, 40. Temperature detection device, 41. Steam generator, 42. Water container, 100. Steam generation heating base, 101. Supplementary cooking steam channel assembly, 111. Reinforcing rib, 110. Steam generation end component, 111. Steam inlet at generation end, 112. Steam outlet at generation end, 113. First interface section, 114. Steam buffer chamber section, 115. Lower deformation section, 116. First connecting groove, 117. Upper mounting section, 118. Lower mounting section 119 Top wall of the guide tube, 120 Transmission channel component, 121 Channel connector, 122 Main body of the channel component, 123 Steam inlet of the channel, 124 Steam outlet of the channel, 129 Fastening hole, 130 Output end component, 131 Supplementary steam outlet of the output end, 132 Supplementary steam inlet of the output end, 133 Cooking steam inlet of the output end, 134 Cooking steam outlet of the output end, 135 Second interface part, 136 Columnar main body, 137 Partition wall, 138 Second connecting slot, 139 Fixing part, 141 First positioning part, 14 2. Water storage section, 143. Buckle section, 144. Upper deformation section, 200. Infrared heating device, 210. Infrared electric heating tube, 220. Isolation plate, 221. Peripheral sealing ring, 230. Fixing component, P1. Supplementary cooking steam channel, P11. Supplementary cooking steam input channel, P11a. Longitudinal steam inlet section, P11b. Transverse steam guide section, P12. Supplementary cooking steam transmission channel, P13. Supplementary cooking steam output channel, P13a. Transverse section, P13b. Longitudinal section, P2. Cooking steam exhaust channel, P21. Cooking steam external exhaust channel, P22. Cooking steam discharge channel, L. Reference straight line Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following description provides numerous specific details to offer a more thorough understanding of this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described to avoid confusion with this application. For a thorough understanding of this application, a detailed description will be provided below. It is clear that implementation of embodiments of this application is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below; however, other embodiments may also be possible in addition to these detailed descriptions.

[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 the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0053] Ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this application are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Moreover, for example, the term “first component” does not imply the existence of a “second component”, and the term “second component” does not imply the existence of a “first component”.

[0054] It should be noted that the terms “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive.

[0055] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this application provides a cooking appliance 1, which includes a pot body 2 and a lid 3. The pot body 2 has a cylindrical inner pot storage section. The inner pot 4 can be fixedly installed in the inner pot storage section, or can be freely placed into or removed from the inner pot storage section to facilitate cleaning of the inner pot 4. The inner pot 4 is usually made of metal and has a circular opening on its upper surface for holding materials to be heated, such as rice or soup. The pot body 2 includes an inner pot heating device 5, such as a heating plate, for heating the inner pot 4. It is understood that the cooking appliance 1 according to this application can be a rice cooker, an electric pressure cooker, or other cooking appliances 1, and the cooking appliance 1 can have various functions such as cooking porridge in addition to cooking rice.

[0057] The lid 3 has a shape substantially corresponding to the pot body 2. The lid 3 is closable on the pot body 2. In one example, the lid 3 is pivotally connected to the pot body 2 via a pivot axis 6 and can pivot freely about the pivot axis 6 line relative to the pot body 2 between a closed position and an open position, facilitating the closing and opening of the pot body 2. In another example, the lid 3 and pot body 2 are connected by interlocking and easily disassembled fasteners, so that they are tightly connected during cooking and can be separated into two independent units, for example, during cleaning. When the lid 3 is closed on the pot body 2, it covers the inner pot 4, forming a cooking cavity between them. The lid 3 typically also has a pot opening sealing ring 7, which can be made of, for example, rubber material, and is positioned between the lid 3 and the inner pot 4 to seal the cooking cavity when the lid 3 is closed.

[0058] It should be noted that the directional terms used in this article to describe the various parts and components of the cooking appliance 1, such as "up", "down", "above", "below", "upward", "downward", "facing upward", and "facing downward", are relative to the cooking appliance 1 when it is placed horizontally, upright, and the lid 3 is closed.

[0059] The lid body 3 basically includes the lid body 8. The lid body 8 includes an inner liner 9 and a cover assembly 10. The cover assembly 10 is located on the upper side or outer side of the inner liner 9 and can cover the inner liner 9. The upper surface of the cover assembly 10 has a user interaction area for user operation. The inner liner 9 can be connected to the cover assembly 10 by a suitable method such as snap-fit, fastener connection such as screws, or adhesive. The pivot 6 is located in the inner liner 9 and is fitted with a torsion spring 11 for automatic lid opening. The pot body 2 also includes a lid opening button, and the lid body 3 has a lid opening hook 18. By pressing the lid opening button, the lid opening hook 18 is released. The end of the lid body 3 with the lid opening hook 18 or near the lid opening button is the front end, and the opposite end of the front end is the rear end. Generally, the rear end of the lid body 3 is near the pivot 6 between the lid body 3 and the pot body 2.

[0060] In some examples, the lid 3 also includes a removable lid assembly 12. The removable lid assembly 12 is located below the lid body 8 and is detachably connected to the lid body 8 as a component, thus allowing the removable lid assembly 12 to be detachably mounted on the lid 3 from below. When cleaning the removable lid assembly 12 is required, it can be removed from the lid 3. Specifically, the removable lid assembly 12 is located below or inside the liner 9 and is detachably connected to the liner 9. For example, the removable lid assembly 12 is movably connected to the liner 9 via a plug-in and / or snap-fit ​​structure. The removable lid assembly 12 basically includes a lid plate 13, a lid seat 14, and the aforementioned pot opening sealing ring 7. The lid plate 13 may be a metal plate. At least a portion of the lower surface of the lid plate 13 forms the top surface of the food cooking cavity. The lid seat 14 allows the lid plate 13 to be detachably connected to the liner 9. The lid plate 13 can be connected to the lid seat 14 by other suitable means such as snaps or fasteners. A portion of the pot opening sealing ring 7 is pressed between the cover plate 13 and the cover plate seat 14.

[0061] In some alternative examples, the cover 3 includes the aforementioned cover plate 13, which is fixedly connected to the cover body 8, specifically to the liner 9, so that the cover plate 13 is non-removably mounted on the cover 3.

[0062] The pot body 2 basically includes an outer shell 15, a middle plate 16 located on the upper side of the outer shell 15, and a base 17 located on the lower side of the outer shell 15. The lower end of the outer shell 15 can be connected to the outer periphery of the middle plate 16 by a suitable method such as snap-fit, fastener connection such as screws, or bonding, and the lower end of the outer shell 15 can be connected to the upper end of the base 17 by a suitable method such as snap-fit, fastener connection such as screws, or bonding.

[0063] The cooking appliance 1 of this application has a steam supplementary cooking function. High-temperature steam can be delivered to the food cooking cavity to heat and moisten the food inside. For example, during the heat preservation stage, high-temperature steam can be introduced into the food cooking cavity to keep foods such as rice moist and prevent them from drying out and turning yellow. Specifically, the cooking appliance 1 also includes a steam generator 40 for generating supplementary cooking steam to supplement the cooking of the food cooking cavity. In order to deliver the supplementary cooking steam to the food cooking cavity, the cover 3 is provided with a supplementary cooking steam channel P1 communicating with the food cooking cavity. The supplementary cooking steam channel P1 is used for the passage of steam for supplementary cooking of the food cooking cavity. Specifically, it can receive supplementary cooking steam from the steam generator 40 and deliver supplementary cooking steam to the food cooking cavity.

[0064] The steam generating device 40 can be located on the lid 3 or the pot body 2. Figure 1 An example of a steam generator 40 disposed in the pot body 2 is shown schematically. Figure 4As shown, the steam generator 40 includes a steam generating chamber with an upper opening. The steam generator 40 basically includes a water container 41 and a steam generating heating base 42. The water container 41 is disposed in the pot body 2 and is capable of storing water for generating supplementary cooking steam. The water container 41 forms the steam generating chamber, with its upper opening for the overflow of supplementary cooking steam. The steam generating heating base 42 is used to heat the water in the water container 41 to generate supplementary cooking steam; and is generally disposed below the water container 41 and has a cavity for receiving the water container 41. This supplementary cooking steam can enter the supplementary cooking steam passage P1, and then enter the food cooking chamber to keep food such as rice in the inner pot 4 moist. When the steam generator 40 is disposed in the lid body 3, the placement and structure of the water container 41 and the steam generating heating base 42 are the same as... Figure 1 The examples shown are different.

[0065] When cooking, the food and water in the inner pot 4 of the cooking appliance 1 generate cooking steam. To vent this cooking steam to the outside environment, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover 3 is also provided with a cooking steam exhaust channel P2 for the steam discharged from the food cooking chamber to pass through.

[0066] The cooking appliance 1 of this application also has a top-heating function, whereby the heat generated by the top heat source can radiate to the food inside the cooking cavity, heating the food from the top. Specifically, the lid 3 includes a top heating device located in the area of ​​the lid 3 corresponding to the inner pot 4, and the heat generated by the top heating device can be transferred towards the cooking cavity via heat radiation. The top heating device can be any suitable heating device, such as an electric heating device, an electromagnetic heating device, or an infrared heating device 200. The electric heating device can be a suitable electric heating device such as an electric heating tube, an electric heating wire, or an electric heating film. The illustrated example schematically shows the top heating device as an infrared heating device 200, used to radiate infrared rays into the cooking cavity during the cooking process. The infrared rays radiated into the cooking cavity can effectively heat the surface of the food, making the food evenly heated, thereby stimulating the aroma of the food.

[0067] For the infrared heating device 200, the cover plate 13 is partially provided with a cover plate through hole 19. The cover plate through hole 19 corresponds to the position of the infrared heating device 200. In other words, the cover plate through hole 19 is located directly below the infrared heating device 200. The infrared rays generated by the infrared heating device 200 can radiate towards the inner pot 4 through the cover plate through hole 19. The cover body 3 may also include a through hole sealing ring 22. The through hole sealing ring 22 can be disposed around the cover plate through hole 19 and located on the side opposite to the side where the pot opening sealing ring 7 is located, specifically between the infrared heating device 200 and the inner liner 9. Forming a seal at the cover plate through hole 19 can prevent steam from entering the interior of the cover body 3 through the gap between the infrared heating device 200 and the cover plate 13, thereby improving the sealing effect of the cover body 3.

[0068] The following text combines Figures 1 to 15 The structure of the steam passage P1 for supplementary cooking is described in detail.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the lid 3 also includes a supplementary steam channel assembly 100 for forming a supplementary steam channel P1. The supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is located on the upper side of the lid 13 and the lower side of the liner 9. The supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is arranged horizontally parallel to the top heating device, specifically on the rear side of the top heating device. The supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is mounted on the removable lid assembly 12, and the two form a whole. The removable lid assembly 12 with the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is detachably connected to the lid body 8. Thus, the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 can be removed from the lid 3 along with the removable lid assembly 12 for cleaning the supplementary steam channel P1 on the supplementary steam channel assembly 100. The lid through-hole 19 is located near the front end of the removable lid assembly 12. The supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is located near the rear end of the removable lid assembly 12. The lid 13 defines a cooking area within the pot opening sealing ring 7. The cover plate through hole 19 and the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 can be arranged in a front-to-back manner, with the cover plate through hole 19 in front and the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 in the back, so that the cover plate through hole 19 can be designed to occupy a larger cooking area and increase the infrared radiation area.

[0070] For cooking appliances 1 that do not have an infrared heating device 200, the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 can be located near the rear end or middle of the removable cover assembly 12, and supplementary steam can be sprayed from the rear end or middle of the cover plate 13 into the food cooking chamber.

[0071] like Figures 5 to 10 As shown, the supplementary cooking steam channel assembly 100 is arranged horizontally. The supplementary cooking steam channel assembly 100 includes a steam generating end component 110, a transmission channel component 120, and an output end component 130 for the passage of supplementary cooking steam. The transmission channel component 120 is located between the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130, and its two ends are respectively sealed and connected to the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130. The steam generating end component 110 is sealed and connected to the steam generating device 40, forming a sealed channel between them. The output end component 130 is sealed and connected to the food cooking chamber, forming a sealed channel between them. The transmission channel component 120 is sealed and connected to both the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130.

[0072] Specifically, such as Figure 6As shown, the steam generating end member 110 has a steam generating end inlet 111 for docking with the steam generating device 40. The steam generating end inlet 111 faces vertically. In the illustrated example, the steam generating end inlet 111 is located at the bottom end of the steam generating end member 110 and faces the steam generating device 40, for example, downwards, so as to dock with the steam generating device 40 located in the pot body 2. Alternatively, the steam generating end inlet 111 is located at the top end of the steam generating end member 110 and faces upwards, so as to dock with the steam generating device 40 located in the lid body 3. The steam generating end member 110 is described herein with reference to the illustrated example. The output end member 130 has an output end supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 for communicating with the food cooking chamber. The output end supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 faces downwards to spray supplementary cooking steam downwards into the food cooking chamber.

[0073] The steam passage assembly 100 is detachably mounted across the cover plate 13 and the cover plate seat 14. The steam generating end component 110 is connected to the cover plate seat 14, the output end component 130 is connected to the cover plate 13, and the transmission passage component 120 is detachably mounted across both the cover plate 13 and the cover plate seat 14. The steam generating device 40 is located at the rear corner of the pot body 2, and the steam generating end component 110 is located at the rear corner of the cover body 3, specifically at the rear corner of the cover plate seat 14, thus the steam generating end inlet 111 is located at the corner of the cover body 3. This allows the position of the steam generating end inlet 111 to correspond vertically with the water container 41 of the steam generating device 40, allowing steam to enter the steam generating end inlet 111 from bottom to top, resulting in a shorter and more direct steam path between the steam generating end inlet 111 and the water container 41. The steam generating end component 110 abuts against the periphery of the upper opening when the cover body 3 is closed onto the pot body 2. The steam generating end component 110 can seal the upper opening of the steam generating device 40 to prevent the steam from leaking outwards. The opening and closing of the steam generating device 40 of the pot body 2 by the steam generating end component 110 is achieved by opening and closing the lid 3, which reduces the user's operation steps and improves the user's operating experience.

[0074] The supplementary steam outlet 131 is located at the front end of the supplementary steam channel assembly 100. Optionally, the supplementary steam outlet 131 is located near or on the longitudinal centerline of the cover plate 13. Optionally, the output end member 130 is located at the rear end of the cover plate 13, so that the supplementary steam outlet 131 is located at the rear end of the cover plate 13. Alternatively, the output end member 130 is located in the middle of the cover plate 13, so that the supplementary steam outlet 131 is located in the middle of the cover plate 13.

[0075] like Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, the supplementary cooking steam passage P1 extends between the steam inlet 111 at the generating end and the supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 at the output end. Specifically, the steam generating end component 110 is a single-piece hollow component, for example, a single-piece hollow component made of an elastic material. The transmission channel component 120 is a component with a cylindrical channel. The output end component 130 is a single-piece hollow component, for example, a single-piece hollow component made of an elastic material. The steam generating end component 110 forms a supplementary cooking steam input passage P11 with a steam inlet 111 at the generating end, the transmission channel component 120 forms a supplementary cooking steam transmission passage P12, and the output end component 130 forms a supplementary cooking steam output passage P13 with a supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 at the output end. The supplementary cooking steam output passage P13 is connected to the supplementary cooking steam input passage P11 through the supplementary cooking steam transmission passage P12. The supplementary cooking steam enters the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11 from the steam inlet 111 at the generating end, flows through the supplementary cooking steam transmission channel P12, and then flows into the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13 before being ejected from the supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 at the output end.

[0076] The supplementary steam channel assembly 100 is detachably connected to the removable cover assembly 12. Specifically, the steam generating end component 110 is detachably connected to the cover plate seat 14, allowing the steam generating end component 110 to be removed from the removable cover assembly 12 for cleaning the supplementary steam input channel P11. The transmission channel component 120 is detachably connected to the cover plate seat 14. The transmission channel component 120 occupies an area on the cover plate seat 14 for installation, reducing the area ratio of the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 on the cover plate 13; and the transmission channel component 120 is detachable, facilitating assembly and replacement. The output end component 130 is detachably connected to the cover plate 13, allowing the output end component 130 to be removed from the removable cover assembly 12 for cleaning the supplementary steam output channel P13.

[0077] like Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the cover plate seat 14 is provided with a cover plate seat mounting hole 20. The steam generating end component 110 of the supplementary steam channel assembly 100 passes through the cover plate seat mounting hole 20 and can be snapped onto the edge of the cover plate seat mounting hole 20. The steam generating end component 110 can be detachably installed onto the cover plate 13 by snapping, and the disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, facilitating the separate removal of the steam generating end component 110 for cleaning. The cover plate 13 is provided with a cover plate mounting hole 21. The output end component 130 is detachably inserted into the cover plate mounting hole 21, for example, the output end component 130 can be snapped onto the edge of the cover plate mounting hole 21. The output end component 130 can be detachably installed onto the cover plate 13 by snapping, and the disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, facilitating the separate removal of the output end component 130 for cleaning.

[0078] The shape of the cover plate mounting hole 20 corresponds to the shape of the steam inlet 111 at the generating end, and the shape of the cover plate mounting hole 21 corresponds to the shape of the supplementary steam outlet 131 at the output end. For example, if the steam inlet 111 at the generating end and the supplementary steam outlet 131 at the output end are circular, the cover plate mounting hole 20 and the cover plate mounting hole 21 are also circular. The neat structure of the inner side of the cover body 3 can improve the overall appearance of the inner side of the cover body 3 in terms of shape.

[0079] The cover plate 13 and / or cover plate seat 14 are provided with support members 23. For the illustrated example, as shown... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the cover plate seat 14 is provided with a support member 23, which protrudes upward from the upper surface of the cover plate seat 14. The transmission channel member 120 is provided with a channel connector 121. The channel connector 121 is integrally disposed on the transmission channel member 120, for example, connected to its approximately central portion. The channel connector 121 can be connected to the support member 23, and the illustration shows its detachable connection to the support member 23, so that the transmission channel member 120 can be detachably connected to the cover plate seat 14 and / or the cover plate 13 through the detachable connection between the channel connector 121 and the support member 23. For example, the channel connector 121 is connected to the support member 23 by fasteners such as screws and / or snap-fits, so that the transmission channel member 120 is non-removably detachable / movably detachable.

[0080] Optionally, the support member 23 is integrally formed on the cover plate seat 14; the channel connector 121 is integrally formed on the transmission channel member 120. If needed and / or desired, the support member 23 is a separate member connected to the cover plate seat 14 by welding, fasteners such as screws, snap-fit, plug-in or other suitable means; the channel connector 121 is a separate member connected to the transmission channel member 120 by welding, fasteners such as screws, snap-fit, plug-in or other suitable means.

[0081] The steam generating end component 110 has a steam generating end outlet 112. A supplementary cooking steam input channel P11 extends between the steam generating end inlet 111 and the steam generating end outlet 112. Specifically, the steam generating end inlet 111 is located at one end of the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11, and the steam generating end outlet 112 is located at the opposite end of the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11. The steam generating end outlet 112 is connected to one end of the transmission channel component 120, and the steam generating end outlet 112 is generally oriented horizontally. The output end component 130 also has an output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132. A supplementary cooking steam output channel P13 extends between the output end supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 and the output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132. Specifically, the output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132 is located at one end of the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13, and the output end supplementary cooking steam outlet 131 is located at the opposite end of the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. The output end supplementary steam inlet 132 is connected to the other end of the transmission channel component 120, and the output end supplementary steam inlet 132 is generally oriented in a horizontal direction.

[0082] One end of the transmission channel component 120 is detachably inserted into, overlapped with, or directly connected to the steam generating end component 110 at the steam outlet 112. The other end of the transmission channel component 120 is detachably inserted into, overlapped with, or directly connected to the output end component 130 at the supplementary steam inlet 132. The detachable connection between the steam generating end component 110 / output end component 130 and the transmission channel component 120 can be a connection, such as the insertion shown in the illustration, in which case the sealing connection between the two is more stable and reliable; or it can be an abutment, in which case the steam generating end component 110 / output end component 130 has a deformation structure at the interface to seal against the transmission channel component 120, resulting in a better sealing effect. The illustration shows that both ends of the transmission channel component 120 are inserted into the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130 respectively via interfaces.

[0083] The transmission channel component 120 is a separate, self-removable part. Alternatively, the steam channel assembly 100 is integrally or fixedly connected to the removable cover assembly 12, and the transmission channel component 120 is integrally detachable from the removable cover assembly 12. In this case, the transmission channel component 120 is non-removably mounted on the removable cover assembly 12. The overall external shape of the transmission channel component 120 is a tubular member. Alternatively, the transmission channel component 120 can be any other elongated component with tubular connecting ends at both ends. The transmission channel component 120 can form a circumferentially sealed supplementary steam transmission channel P12, eliminating the need for additional sealing elements; the construction of the supplementary steam channel P1 is simple. The transmission channel component 120 extends along a reference straight line L. In other words, the transmission channel component 120 is a straight pipe, with its central axis on the reference straight line L, or its extension direction extending along the reference straight line L, thus making the supplementary steam transmission channel P12 a straight channel. The linear transmission channel component 120 shortens the flow distance and time of the supplementary steam, thereby quickly supplying supplementary steam to the food cooking chamber and reducing energy loss. Structurally, it can be easily manufactured and occupies less internal space in the cover 3, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the cover 3.

[0084] See Figure 5 The transmission channel member 120 is inclined relative to the longitudinal centerline of the cover plate 13. In other words, the reference line L / central axis / extension direction of the transmission channel member 120 has a predetermined angle with the centerline extending in the front-rear direction of the cover plate 13. It should be noted that the "longitudinal centerline" refers to a straight line extending in the longitudinal direction and passing through the center of the component. For example, the longitudinal centerline of the cover plate 13 extends in the longitudinal direction and passes through the center of the cover plate 13; the term "longitudinal" as used herein refers to the front-rear direction, and "lateral" refers to the left-right direction.

[0085] The output component 130 also forms a cooking steam exhaust channel P21 for the passage of cooking steam, through which cooking steam can be exhausted to the external environment. The output component 130 also forms an output cooking steam inlet 133 and an output cooking steam outlet 134, with the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 extending between the output cooking steam inlet 133 and the output cooking steam outlet 134. Further, the output cooking steam inlet 133 is located at one end of the cooking steam exhaust channel P21, and the output cooking steam outlet 134 is located at the opposite end of the cooking steam exhaust channel P21. The cooking steam exhaust channel P2 includes the cooking steam exhaust channel P21. The cooking steam exhaust channel P21 is independent of the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. This configuration creates a dual-channel system within a single seal, delivering both supplementary steam and cooking steam separately. This dual-purpose design allows both channels to occupy the same area of ​​the cover 3, minimizing its internal space and reducing the number of parts, thus promoting miniaturization and improving space utilization. Furthermore, the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 maintains a higher temperature, while the adjacent supplementary steam output channel P13 retains an even higher temperature. This ensures that the steam entering the food cooking chamber experiences less heat loss when passing through the supplementary steam channel P1, resulting in higher steam temperatures and better supplementary cooking performance. Additionally, it prevents the steam entering the food cooking chamber from condensing or liquefying during transmission through the supplementary steam output channel P13, thus avoiding water droplets within the supplementary steam from affecting the supplementary cooking effect.

[0086] Optionally, the transmission channel component 120 is injection molded from rigid plastic, such as PP (polypropylene), PE (polyethylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PS (polystyrene), etc. If needed and / or desired, the transmission channel component 120 is made of soft plastic, such as silicone rubber. The steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130 are both made of silicone rubber. The silicone rubber-made steam generating end component 110 and output end component 130, in addition to their sealing capabilities, primarily possess structural strength and support capabilities, stably supporting the transmission channel component 120 at the joint. This results in a more stable and leak-proof sealing connection between the steam generating end component 110 and the transmission channel component 120, and between the output end component and the transmission channel component 120. Furthermore, given the complex structure of the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130, forced demolding can be achieved during silicone rubber injection molding, ensuring successful production of the finished product. Silicone rubber has the characteristics of long-term resistance to high temperature and moisture, no odor, low cost, reliable mass production process, good structural plasticity, and good long-term sealing performance.

[0087] See back Figure 1 and Figure 3The cooking steam exhaust passage P2 also includes a cooking steam discharge passage P22. The cooking steam discharge is connected to the food cooking chamber via the cooking steam exhaust passage P21. Cooking steam first enters the cooking steam exhaust passage P21 and then exits to the external environment via the cooking steam discharge passage P22. The cover 3 also includes a steam valve 31 and a cooking steam passage component 32 forming the cooking steam discharge passage P22. The cooking steam passage component 32 is located below the steam valve 31 and above the output end component 130. The cooking steam passage component 32 is fixed to the upper side of the liner 9. The cooking steam passage component 32 abuts against the output end component 130 to form a sealed connection. Channel seals 33 are provided between the steam valve 31 and the cooking steam passage component 32, and between the cooking steam passage component 32 and the liner 9, respectively, to form a sealed connection. See also Figure 3 The cover 3 also includes a temperature detection device 34 for detecting the temperature of the cooking steam. Optionally, the temperature detection device 34 is disposed on the cooking steam passage component 32 and its detection end is located in the cooking steam exhaust passage P22.

[0088] The following text combines Figure 7 , Figures 11 to 13 The structure of the steam generating end component 110 is described in detail.

[0089] The steam generating end component 110 includes a steam buffer chamber 114 and a lower deformable portion 115, with the lower deformable portion 115 connected to the bottom of the steam buffer chamber 114. The lower deformable portion 115 abuts against the steam generating device 40 / steam generating chamber, forming a gas-tight connection between them. The steam buffer chamber 114 is either butt-connected or plug-in connected to the transmission channel component 120, forming a gas-tight connection between them. The steam generating end component 110 serves as a seal at the junction with the steam generating device and at the junction with the transmission channel component 120, providing multiple functions, reducing the number of parts, simplifying the product structure, and improving space utilization.

[0090] A steam inlet 111 is formed at the lower deformable portion 115, specifically, the lower end of the lower deformable portion 115 forms the steam inlet 111. A steam outlet 112 is formed at the steam buffer chamber portion 114, and the steam outlet 112 is used to connect or insert with the transmission channel member 120. Optionally, the steam generating end member 110 and the transmission channel member 120 are detachably connected by a butt joint or by an insertion joint. In the detached state, the steam inlet 111 and the steam outlet 112 of the steam generating end member 110 can be disconnected, forming an open opening to facilitate cleaning of the internal channels of the steam generating end member 110.

[0091] When the cover 3 is closed, the lower deformable portion 115 can abut against the periphery of the upper opening, and during abutment, the lower deformable portion 115 undergoes elastic deformation. The steam buffer chamber 114 and the lower deformable portion 115 together form the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11. Optionally, the vertical dimension of the steam buffer chamber 114 is larger than the vertical dimension of the lower deformable portion 115, so that the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11 is mainly formed by the steam buffer chamber 114.

[0092] The steam generating end component 110 is snapped into the cover plate seat 14 with an interference fit. Specifically, the lower deformable portion 115 includes a sealing portion 115a connected to the steam buffer chamber portion 114. A first connecting groove 116 is provided between the steam buffer chamber portion 114 and the sealing portion 115a, and the first connecting groove 116 extends circumferentially along the steam generating end component 110 / sealing portion 115a. The opening of the first connecting groove 116 faces away from the interior of the steam buffer chamber portion 114. The edge of the cover plate seat mounting hole 20 is snapped into the first connecting groove 116 via the opening. The steam generating end component 110 can be movably and detachably installed to the cover plate seat 14 through the first connecting groove 116. The disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, facilitating the separate disassembly of the steam generating end component 110 for cleaning. The first connecting groove 116 can be annular in shape. If needed and / or desired, the number of first connecting grooves 116 can be more than two, and each first connecting groove 116 is arc-shaped.

[0093] The steam buffer chamber 114 is provided with an upper mounting portion 117 and a lower mounting portion 118 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the steam buffer chamber 114. The lower mounting portion 118 is vertically spaced from the upper mounting portion 117, and a first connecting groove 116 is formed between them. The two protruding mounting portions have a certain elastic deformation capacity, which can deform when the steam generating end component 110 is disassembled, making the disassembly of the steam generating end component 110 easier. The upper mounting portion 117 is substantially parallel to the lower mounting portion 118, and the lower deformable portion 115 is connected to the outer peripheral end of the lower mounting portion 118 to connect with the steam buffer chamber 114 via the lower mounting portion 118. This further improves the structural strength of the lower deformable portion 115 and ensures reliable sealing.

[0094] The steam generating end component 110 also includes a first interface portion 113 for connection with the transmission channel component 120. The first interface portion 113 is connected to the steam buffer chamber portion 114 and communicates with the supplementary steam input channel P11. The first interface portion 113 extends for a predetermined length along the direction of the central axis AX2 of the generating end outlet (in the illustrated example, it is in a generally horizontal direction), and the port of the first interface portion 113 constitutes the generating end steam outlet 112. The first interface portion 113 can receive a portion of the transmission channel component 120, thereby increasing the sealing area between the first interface portion 113 and the transmission channel component 120 and improving the sealing effect. Figure 13 As shown, one end of the transmission channel component 120 is inserted into the first interface portion 113 via the steam outlet 112 of the generating end, with the insertion depth reaching the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 11 As shown, both the first interface portion 113 and the upper mounting portion 117 protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the steam buffer chamber portion 114. The first interface portion 113 is connected to the upper mounting portion 117. The first interface portion 113 has better structural strength and can maintain an extension in a generally horizontal direction, which is beneficial for maintaining a stable seal with the transmission channel member 120. A reinforcing rib 101 is provided on the inner wall surface of the generating end steam outlet 112, and the reinforcing rib 101 is arranged circumferentially along the generating end steam outlet 112. For the illustrated example, as... Figure 12 As shown, a reinforcing rib 101 is provided on the inner wall surface of the first interface portion 113 at the steam outlet 112 at the generating end. The reinforcing rib 101 is arranged circumferentially along the first interface portion 113. The reinforcing rib 101 can be annular or dot-shaped and evenly distributed circumferentially along the first interface portion 113. By providing the reinforcing rib 101, the first interface portion 113 and the transmission channel member 120 are interference-fitted, resulting in a better sealing effect. Alternatively, a groove is provided between the first interface portion 113 and the upper mounting portion 117.

[0096] The steam generating end component 110 also includes a guide top wall 119. The guide top wall 119 is located at the top of the steam generating end component 110. The steam buffer chamber 114 has the guide top wall 119, and the guide top wall 119 is positioned opposite the steam inlet 111 of the generating end. The guide top wall 119 can block the upward flow of supplementary cooking steam, thereby changing the direction of supplementary cooking steam to the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the guide top wall 119 can block noise such as water boiling generated by the steam generating device 40 within the steam generating end component 110, preventing noise from spreading outward, thereby improving the noise reduction effect of the cooking appliance 1.

[0097] The steam buffer chamber 114 forms a steam buffer chamber, which is also the supplementary cooking steam input channel P11. The supplementary cooking steam gathers in the steam buffer chamber and then flows out from the steam outlet 112 at the generating end. The steam buffer chamber helps to stabilize the pressure of the supplementary cooking steam, maintain the dynamic pressure balance of the supplementary cooking steam output from the steam generating end component 110, and thus stably deliver supplementary cooking steam to the food cooking chamber, ensuring the stability and consistency of the food moisturizing effect in the food cooking chamber. The inner cross-sectional area of ​​the steam buffer chamber 114, taken by a plane perpendicular to the central axis AX1 of the generating end inlet, is S. 腔 The cross-sectional area of ​​the steam outlet 112 at the generator end, taken from a plane perpendicular to the central axis AX2 of the generator end outlet, is S. 出口 The two satisfy the following condition: S 腔 >S出口 Furthermore, the inner cross-sectional area of ​​the steam buffer chamber 114 is larger than the inner cross-sectional area of ​​the first interface 113. The flow velocity of the supplementary cooking steam through the steam buffer chamber 114 is less than the flow velocity through the steam outlet 112 at the generating end, which effectively stabilizes the pressure of the supplementary cooking steam in the steam buffer chamber 114.

[0098] The steam buffer chamber 114 is provided with a first positioning portion 141, which is configured as a protrusion extending from the outer peripheral surface of the steam buffer chamber 114 or a recess extending from the outer peripheral surface of the steam buffer chamber 114. See also Figure 13 The cover plate seat 14 is provided with a positioning port 24. The first positioning part 141 is located inside the positioning port 24. The steam generating end component 110 is positioned by the first positioning part 141 to ensure that the steam outlet 112 of the generating end is facing the designated direction after the steam generating end component 110 is installed, so as to more accurately connect with the transmission channel component 120. Even after multiple disassemblies and reassemblies, accurate connection can be guaranteed. This can prevent the transmission channel component 120 from being subjected to bending stress due to large coaxiality deviation during assembly, and avoid irreversible deformation of the transmission channel component 120 due to the influence of high temperature environment, thereby ensuring the sealing effect at the steam outlet 112 of the generating end.

[0099] The first positioning part 141 is located within the first connecting slot 116. The positioning opening 24 is located at the edge of the cover plate seat mounting hole 20 and communicates with it. The positioning and engagement of the steam generating end component 110 are located in the same area, facilitating structural fit with similar components such as the cover plate seat 14 in the same area, simplifying assembly and manufacturing. The protrusion of the first positioning part 141 is smaller than the depth of the first connecting slot 116; more specifically, the vertical projection of the first positioning part 141 lies within the vertical projection of the first connecting slot 116. The first positioning part 141 does not protrude beyond the first connecting slot 116, and the first connecting slot 116 can also engage with the cover plate seat mounting hole 20 at the first positioning part 141.

[0100] The first positioning part 141 is located near the steam outlet 112 at the generating end. Optionally, the first positioning part 141 is located vertically below the steam outlet 112 at the generating end. The height of the first positioning part 141 is relatively low, which facilitates its proximity to the cover plate seat 14 for positioning and engagement. The first positioning part 141 and the steam outlet 112 at the generating end face the same direction, and the positioning and docking are on the same side of the steam generating end component 110, which facilitates rapid assembly.

[0101] Optionally, the lower deformable portion 115 further includes a water storage portion 115b connected to the sealing portion 115a. In the assembled state / closed state, the sealing portion 115a abuts against the edge of the upper opening of the steam generating chamber. The water storage portion 115b extends from the lower end of the sealing portion 115a toward the central axis of the steam generating end member 110 and slopes upward, with the end of the water storage portion 115b forming the steam inlet 111 of the generating end. A water storage cavity 142 is formed between the water storage portion 115b and the sealing portion 115a. The steam generating end member 110 can be better sealed by the sealing portion 115a, and condensate can collect in the water storage cavity 142 formed by the water storage portion 115b and the sealing portion 115a, which facilitates the spillage of condensate when the steam generating end member 110 is disassembled, thus affecting the user experience. Alternatively, the steam generating end member 110 may not have a water storage portion 115b, and the end of the sealing portion 115a may form the steam inlet 111 of the generating end.

[0102] The steam generating end component 110 has the function of changing the direction of the supplementary cooking steam flow, and the steam generating end component 110 is formed with " or "P11 is a steam input channel for supplementary cooking with a shaped profile." or The ""-shaped steam input channel P11 includes a longitudinal steam inlet section P11a and a transverse steam guide section P11b that are connected. The longitudinal steam inlet section P11a extends in a generally vertical direction, for example, the angle between the extension direction of the longitudinal steam inlet section P11a and the vertical direction is less than or equal to 5°. The transverse steam guide section P11b extends in a generally horizontal direction, for example, the angle between the extension direction of the transverse steam guide section P11b and the horizontal direction is less than or equal to 5°. The beginning of the longitudinal steam inlet section P11a is the generating end steam inlet 111; the end of the transverse steam guide section P11b forms the generating end steam outlet 112. Here, "longitudinal" refers to the vertical direction and "transverse" refers to the horizontal direction. The steam buffer chamber 114 and the lower deformable part 115 constitute the longitudinal steam inlet section P11a. The first interface part 113 constitutes the transverse steam guide section. Optionally, the length of the longitudinal steam inlet section P11a can be greater than the length of the transverse steam guide section P11b.

[0103] Furthermore, the generating end steam inlet 111 has a generating end inlet central axis AX1, and the generating end steam outlet 112 has a generating end outlet central axis AX2. There is a spatial or planar angle α between the generating end inlet central axis AX1 and the generating end outlet central axis AX2. The generating end inlet central axis AX1 and the generating end outlet central axis AX2 have a spatial angle α when they are not in the same plane, and a planar angle α when they are in the same plane. Further, there is a spatial or planar angle α between the extension direction / central axis of the longitudinal steam inlet section P11a and the extension direction / central axis of the transverse steam guide section P11b. The angle α can be 85°≤α≤95°. For example, the angle α can be 85°, 86°, 88°, 90°, 92°, 94°, 95°, etc. The central axes of the generating end steam inlet 111 and the generating end steam outlet 112 have an angle of 90° or close to 90°. This configuration allows the flow direction of the supplementary steam to be reversed at a right angle or near a right angle, for example, changing the flow direction of the supplementary steam from a roughly vertical direction to a roughly horizontal direction. Thus, the steam generating end component 110 engages with the transmission channel component 120 in a roughly horizontal direction. Compared to a vertical engagement, a horizontal engagement saves structural space in the vertical direction, which helps reduce the vertical dimensions of the steam channel assembly and consequently lowers the height of the cooking appliance 1. Furthermore, with a horizontal engagement, the steam generating end component 110 can be easily disassembled and assembled vertically without obstruction by the transmission channel component 120, making it more convenient to disassemble and assemble the steam generating end component 110 separately; the engagement position is closer to the food cooking chamber, resulting in a more compact overall structure of the steam generating device 40.

[0104] The following text combines Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 The structure of the transmission channel component 120 is described in detail.

[0105] like Figure 14As shown, the transmission channel component 120 includes a hollow channel component body 122, a channel steam inlet 123, and a channel steam outlet 124. The channel steam inlet 123 is connected to one end of the channel component body 122, and the channel steam outlet 124 is connected to the other end of the channel component body 122 opposite to that end. The channel steam inlet 123 can be detachably inserted into, overlapped with, or connected to one end of the generating end steam outlet 112 / output end component 130, and the channel steam outlet 124 can be detachably inserted into, overlapped with, or connected to one end of the output end supplementary steam inlet 132 / output end component 130. The channel steam inlet 123 extends along a first direction, and the channel steam outlet 124 extends along a first direction, wherein the first direction is a horizontal direction or the angle between the first direction and the horizontal direction is less than or equal to 5°. This facilitates the connection of the transmission channel component 120 with the steam generating end component 110 and the output end component 130 in a generally horizontal direction, respectively.

[0106] It should be noted that "insertion" can be understood as the end of one component being inserted into the port of another component, at which point the outer circumferential surface of the inserted end and the inner circumferential surface of the port form a seal; "lap joint" can be understood as one component having a boss protruding from its end face, and the end of another component lapping on the upper surface of the boss, at which point the end faces of the two ends abut and form a seal; "butt joint" can be understood as the end of one component abutting the end of another component at both end faces, at which point a seal is formed at the two end faces.

[0107] The steam inlet 123 and steam outlet 124 of the transmission channel form a tubular section, the outer cross-sectional dimension of which is smaller than that of the main body 122 of the transmission channel component. This facilitates the insertion and separation of these two mating ends with their corresponding end seals, making the assembly and disassembly of the transmission channel component 120 easier. In the illustrated example, the cross-sectional shape of the transmission channel component 120 is circular, thus the outer diameter of the tubular section is smaller than the outer diameter of the main body 122 of the transmission channel component.

[0108] Optionally, the transmission channel component 120 is made of a rigid material, which may include plastic materials such as PP (polypropylene), PE (polyethylene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PS (polystyrene), etc. If required and / or desired, the transmission channel component 120 is made of a flexible material, such as silicone rubber.

[0109] Channel connectors 121 are connected to both sides of the transmission channel member 120 at its central portion. Channel connectors 121 are supported on the top of the support member 23 to stably hold the transmission channel member 120 on the cover plate seat 14. The shape of the channel connectors 121 corresponds to the shape of the outer peripheral contour of the support member 23. Exemplarily, the support member 23 includes a main body composed of ribs forming a quadrilateral shape. The channel connectors 121 are supported on the top surface of the ribs, and their shape corresponds to the quadrilateral shape.

[0110] Optionally, the channel connector 121 is provided with a fastening hole 129, which is located on the first side of the transmission channel member 120 at the middle. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the support member 23 is provided with a fastening post 25, and the removable cover assembly 12 includes fasteners that pass through the fastening holes 129 and are locked to the fastening post 25. The transmission channel member 120 is fixed in a non-movable and detachable manner, so that it does not need to be disassembled frequently. When cleaning is required, it can be rinsed together with the removable cover assembly 12. The transmission channel member 120 is fastened to the cover plate 13 and / or cover plate seat 14 by fasteners, which is an optional design; if needed and / or desired, other detachable fixing methods can be used to connect the transmission channel member 120 to the cover plate 13 and / or cover plate seat 14.

[0111] The channel connector 121 is provided with a latching part 143, which is located on the second side of the transmission channel member 120 at the middle. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the support member 23 has a groove 26, the opening of which faces horizontally. In the assembled state, the snap-fit ​​part 143 can snap into the groove 26. The transmission channel member 120 is fixed by a snap-fit, movable, and detachable structure, which improves assembly efficiency. During installation, the snap-fit ​​part 143 can be snapped into the groove 26 first, and then the fastener can be passed through the fastening hole 129 and locked to the fastening post 25.

[0112] The support member 23 is also provided with a channel limiting opening 27. The channel limiting opening 27 is a notch provided on the upper side of the support member 23, and its shape is adapted to the shape of the transmission channel member. The central axis of the channel limiting opening 27 is approximately parallel to the extension direction of the transmission channel member 120. The transmission channel member 120 is partially limited by the channel limiting opening 27. The transmission channel member 120 can be positioned to the support member 23 through the channel limiting opening 27, which facilitates rapid assembly and restricts its horizontal movement after assembly, so that it is stably and reliably fixed on the cover plate seat 14. For example, the outer peripheral contour of the transmission channel member 120 is cylindrical, and the inner peripheral contour of the channel limiting opening 27 is a partially circular shape.

[0113] The following text combines Figure 7 and Figure 16 The structure of the output component 130 is described in detail.

[0114] like Figure 16 As shown, the output end component 130 has the function of changing the direction of the supplementary cooking steam flow. The output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132 faces horizontally and is opposite to the direction of the generating end steam outlet 112. The supplementary cooking steam output channel P13 is in the shape of a "..." with a horizontal section P13a and a vertical section P13b. or The structure is shaped like a "V". The horizontal segment P13a extends in a generally horizontal direction, for example, the angle between the extension direction of the horizontal segment P13a and the horizontal direction is less than or equal to 5°. The vertical segment P13b extends in a generally vertical direction, for example, the angle between the extension direction of the vertical segment P13b and the vertical direction is less than or equal to 5°. The beginning of the horizontal segment P13a is the outlet steam inlet 132. The end of the vertical segment P13b is the outlet steam outlet 131. Optionally, the length of the vertical segment P13b can be greater than the length of the horizontal segment P13a. At least part of the cooking steam is outside... The exhaust channel P21 runs approximately parallel to the longitudinal section P13b, for example, both extending in a generally vertical direction. The output end component 130 has a sealing function and the ability to change the direction of the supplementary cooking steam flow, capable of reversing the flow of the supplementary cooking steam at a right angle or near a right angle, for example, changing the flow of the supplementary cooking steam from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. Thus, the output end component 130 engages with the transmission channel component in a generally horizontal direction. This results in better sealing performance at the connection point during assembly and operation, while also allowing for easy manual disassembly and installation by the user.

[0115] Furthermore, there is a spatial or planar angle α between the central axis AX3 of the output end supplementary steam outlet 131 and the central axis AX4 of the output end supplementary steam inlet 132. More specifically, there is a spatial or planar angle α between the extension direction / central axis of the horizontal segment P13a and the extension direction / central axis of the vertical segment P13b. The angle α can be 85° ≤ α ≤ 95°. For example, suitable values ​​for angle α include 85°, 86°, 88°, 90°, 92°, 94°, and 95°. The central axes of the output end supplementary steam outlet 131 and the output end supplementary steam inlet 132 have an angle of 90° or close to 90°. This arrangement allows the flow direction of the supplementary steam to be changed from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. Thus, the output end member 130 engages with the transmission channel member 120 in a generally horizontal direction. Furthermore, due to the horizontal connection method, the output terminal component 130 is not significantly obstructed by the transmission channel component 120 when it is disassembled or assembled in the vertical direction, making it more convenient to disassemble or assemble the output terminal component 130 separately.

[0116] Optionally, the central axis of the supplementary steam inlet 132 at the output end and the central axis of the steam outlet 112 at the generating end are approximately collinear. This prevents the transmission channel component 120 from being subjected to bending stress due to large coaxiality deviations during assembly, avoids irreversible deformation of the transmission channel component 120 due to high-temperature environments, and thus ensures a sealing effect at the two supplementary steam interfaces. The supplementary steam output channel P13 and / or the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 extend at least partially in the vertical direction. The output component 130 has a certain dimension in the vertical direction to facilitate docking with adjacent components; the vertical channel formed by the output component 130 can transport supplementary steam and / or cooking steam in the vertical direction.

[0117] The output end component 130 includes a hollow cylindrical body 136 and a partition wall 137 located inside the cylindrical body 136. The internal space of the cylindrical body 136 is divided by the partition wall 137 into a supplementary cooking steam output channel P13 and a cooking steam exhaust channel P21. Specifically, the partition wall 137 and the portion of the cylindrical body 136 adjacent to the output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132 form the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13, that is, the longitudinal segment P13b of the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. The partition wall 137 and another portion of the cylindrical body 136 form the cooking steam exhaust channel P21. The partition wall 137 includes a first partition extending in a generally vertical direction and a second partition extending in a generally horizontal direction. The second partition is located above the first partition to block the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. The orientation of the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 at the vertical portion of the partition wall 137 is generally parallel to the longitudinal segment P13b.

[0118] The bottom of the output end component 130 is engaged with the cover plate 13 with an interference fit. The output end component 130 is also detachably mounted to the cover plate 13 via a slot. Specifically, the bottom of the columnar body 136 is provided with a second connecting slot 138 for mounting the output end component 130. The second connecting slot 138 extends circumferentially along the output end component 130, and the opening of the second connecting slot 138 faces away from the interior of the columnar body 136. The second connecting slot 138 is annular in shape. The edge of the cover plate mounting hole 21 is engaged with the second connecting slot 138 via the slot. Specifically, the bottom of the columnar body 136 is provided with a second connecting slot 138 for mounting the output end component 130. The second connecting slot 138 extends circumferentially along the output end component 130, and the opening of the second connecting slot 138 faces away from the interior of the columnar body 136. The output component 130 can be detachably installed onto the cover plate 13 via the second connecting slot 138. The disassembly and assembly process is simple and easy to operate, and it is convenient to disassemble the output component 130 separately for cleaning.

[0119] The columnar body 136 is provided with a fixing part 139 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the columnar body 136, and the fixing part 139 forms a second connecting groove 138. The portion of the fixing part 139 used to form the second connecting groove 138 has a certain elastic deformation capability, which can deform when the output end component 130 is disassembled or assembled, making it easier to disassemble the output end component 130.

[0120] The output end component 130 also includes a second interface portion 135 for connection with the transmission channel component 120. The second interface portion 135 forms the transverse segment P13a of the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. The second interface portion 135 is located on the columnar body 136 and communicates with the supplementary cooking steam output channel P13. The second interface portion 135 extends horizontally for a predetermined length, and its port forms the output end supplementary cooking steam inlet 132. The second interface portion 135 can receive a portion of the transmission channel component 120, thereby increasing the sealing area between the second interface portion 135 and the transmission channel component 120 and improving the sealing effect. Figure 7 As shown, the other end of the transmission channel component 120 is inserted into the second interface portion 135 via the output end supplementary steam inlet 132, with the insertion depth reaching the supplementary steam input channel P11. A reinforcing rib 101 is provided on the inner wall surface of the output end supplementary steam inlet 132, and the reinforcing rib 101 is arranged circumferentially along the output end supplementary steam inlet 132. In the illustrated example, a reinforcing rib 101 is provided on the inner wall surface of the second interface portion 135 at the output end supplementary steam inlet 132. The reinforcing rib 101 is arranged circumferentially along the second interface portion 135.

[0121] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the supplementary steam output channel P13 is circular, specifically, the cross-sectional shapes of both the horizontal segment P13a and the vertical segment P13b are circular. In the direction perpendicular to the central axis of the output end component 130, the cross-sectional shape of the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 is a crescent shape, thus the shape of the output end cooking steam inlet 133 is also a crescent shape. The shape of the output end cooking steam outlet 134 is circular.

[0122] like Figure 16 and Figure 17As shown, the output end member 130 also includes an upper deformable portion 144, which is disposed on the top of the output end member 130. The upper deformable portion 144 forms part of the cooking steam exhaust channel P21, and the upper end of the upper deformable portion 144 surrounds the upward-facing output end cooking steam outlet 134. The upper deformable portion 144 can correspond to the cooking steam channel member 32 to form a sealed connection. Specifically, the liner 9 is provided with a liner steam outlet 29, and the upper deformable portion 144 abuts against the edge of the liner steam outlet 29. When abutting, the lower deformable portion 115 undergoes elastic deformation. The cooking steam channel member 32 communicates with the cooking steam exhaust channel P21 via the liner steam outlet 29. The upper deformable portion 144 can be connected to the top of the columnar body 136. In the projection along the central axis direction of the output end member 130, the projection of the upper deformable portion 144 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the transverse segment P13a. The upper deformable portion 144 forms the output cooking steam outlet 134. Simultaneously, the upper deformable portion 144 needs to have a sufficient diameter span to achieve a sealing performance. In this case, the diameter of the output cooking steam outlet 134 is relatively large; for example, the diameter of the output cooking steam outlet 134 is larger than the diameter of the output cooking steam inlet 133. Optionally, in the direction perpendicular to the central axis of the output member 130, the maximum external dimension of the output member 130 at the upper deformable portion 144 can be greater than the maximum external dimension at the transverse segment P13a.

[0123] See back Figure 1 and Figure 7 The cover body 8 has an inner wall surface 8a. The inner wall surface 8a faces the steam channel assembly 100. When the detachable cover assembly 12 is assembled into the cover body 3, the upper side of the guide top wall 119 of the steam generating end member 110 is adjacent to or abuts the inner wall surface 8a, and the upper side of the transmission channel member 120 is adjacent to or abuts the inner wall surface 8a. The steam channel assembly 100 is compactly arranged with the cover body 8 in the cover body, and the internal space of the cover body 3 can be fully utilized. This helps to reduce the thickness of the cover body 3, reduce the overall height of the product, and miniaturize the product.

[0124] Optionally, the upper surface of the transmission channel component 120 is substantially flush, or in other words, the upper surface of the transmission channel component 120 lies on a curved surface / plane. For the illustrated example, the upper surface of the transmission channel component 120 is an upward-facing curved surface. The upper surface of the guide wall 119 is substantially flush, or in other words, the upper surface of the guide wall 119 lies on a curved surface / plane. For the illustrated example, the upper surface of the guide wall 119 is an upward-facing plane. The highest points of the upper surfaces of the transmission channel component 120 and the guide wall 119 are approximately on the same plane F. Figure 1 and Figure 7 The approximate location of plane F is schematically shown using dashed lines.

[0125] The following text combines Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 18 The structure of the infrared heating device 200 is described in detail.

[0126] The infrared heating device 200 includes an infrared heating element 210. For example, the infrared heating element is encapsulated in a glass tube to form the infrared heating element 210. In this example, the infrared heating device 200 also includes a light-transmitting insulating plate 220 disposed below the infrared heating element 210. Some alternative examples include an electrically conductive heating film disposed on a plate-like member; in this example, the plate-like member used to dispose of the heating film is at least partially light-transmitting. Alternatively, the infrared heating device 200 includes a radiating plate and a heating assembly for heating the radiating plate. Heat generated by the heating assembly can be transferred to the radiating plate, and the heated radiating plate can radiate infrared rays into the food cooking cavity.

[0127] Taking the illustrated example, the structure of the cover 3 is further described. The partition plate 220 is installed at the inner lining through-hole 30. The cover plate 13 is positioned below the partition plate 220. The cover plate through-hole 19 corresponds to the position of the partition plate 220. In other words, the cover plate through-hole 19 is located directly below the partition plate 220. Infrared rays generated by the partition plate 220 can radiate towards the inner pot 4 through the inner lining through-hole 30 and the cover plate through-hole 19.

[0128] The liner 9 may be provided with a support portion 9a. The support portion 9a is disposed around the through hole 30 of the liner, and the support portion 9a forms a closed annular structure. The outer edge of the isolation plate 220 can overlap the bottom wall of the support portion 9a and abut against the side wall of the support portion 9a. The support portion 9a can provide an upward supporting force to the isolation plate 220 and restrict the horizontal movement of the isolation plate 220, which facilitates the fixation of the isolation plate 220. Optionally, the support portion 9a can be recessed downward, and the isolation plate 220 is accommodated in the recessed support portion 9a. A peripheral sealing ring 221 is fitted on the outer periphery of the isolation plate 220 to form a seal between the isolation plate 220 and the liner 9. The infrared heating device 200 also includes a fixing member 230. The fixing member 230 can be connected to the liner 9, and the outer edge of the isolation plate 220 is sandwiched between the fixing member 230 and the support portion 9a. The fastener 230 may optionally be configured as a ring, which can be connected to the liner 9 by a suitable means such as snap-fit, fastener connection such as screws, or welding.

[0129] The liner 9 has a recess 28 for receiving the steam passage assembly 100. The recess 28 is located behind the through-hole 30 in the liner and is recessed upward from the lower surface of the liner 9. At least a portion of the steam passage assembly 100 is received within the recess 28. The size and shape of the recess 28 are adapted to the outer contour of the steam passage assembly 100.

[0130] It should be noted that due to manufacturing and assembly reasons, the orientation and position of components may deviate. The terms "approximately" and "basically" used to describe the orientation and position of components above refer to a fluctuation of approximately ±5° relative to a specified direction and position. Indicatively, "approximately horizontal direction" means an angle within ±5° of the horizontal direction. The various seals and sealing rings mentioned above, such as channel seal 33, pot mouth seal 7, and through-hole seal 22, are made of soft, elastic materials, such as soft rubber, which can be silicone rubber. Components used to form the supplementary steam passage P1 and the cooking steam exhaust passage P2 are made of food-grade materials.

[0131] The sequence of steps in this embodiment can be adjusted, combined, or reduced according to actual needs. The terminal units in this embodiment can be integrated, further divided, or reduced according to actual needs. The processes described in all the preferred embodiments above are merely examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations can be performed in a different order than the above-described processes. The sequence of steps in the above processes can also be added, combined, or reduced according to actual needs.

[0132] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. Features described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated. This application has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only, and this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Many variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this application, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. An output end component for a cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a supplementary steam channel and a food cooking chamber, and the output end component integrally forms a supplementary steam output channel and a cooking steam exhaust channel; wherein... The supplementary cooking steam output channel has an output end supplementary cooking steam outlet for outputting supplementary cooking steam to the food cooking chamber; The cooking steam exhaust channel has an output end and a cooking steam inlet for the cooking steam to be discharged from the food cooking chamber.

2. The output terminal component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end component is a one-piece molded component made of elastic material, wherein, in the assembled state, the supplementary steam output channel has a horizontal section and a vertical section. or The structure is shaped like a "; at least part of the cooking steam exhaust channel is oriented approximately parallel to the longitudinal section.

3. The output terminal component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output end member has an upper deformable portion, and in the projection along the central axis direction of the output end member, the projection of the upper deformable portion at least partially overlaps with the projection of the horizontal segment.

4. The output terminal component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end component is an integrally molded component made of elastic material, wherein the output end component has an upper deformable portion, the upper deformable portion forms part of the cooking steam exhaust channel, and the upper end of the upper deformable portion forms the output end cooking steam outlet.

5. The output terminal component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output terminal component is provided with a second connection slot; and / or the output terminal component is made of silicone rubber.

6. The output terminal component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The output end component has an output end supplementary steam inlet, and the output end supplementary steam inlet faces the horizontal direction.

7. The output terminal component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the steam inlet at the output end is provided with reinforcing ribs, which are arranged circumferentially along the steam inlet at the output end.

8. A steam channel assembly for cooking appliances, the cooking appliance comprising a steam generating chamber and a food cooking chamber, characterized in that, The supplementary cooking steam channel assembly has a supplementary cooking steam channel and includes: A transmission channel component having a channel steam inlet and a channel steam outlet; and The output component according to any one of claims 1 to 7; The steam outlet end of the channel is detachably plugged into, overlapped with, or connected to the output end component.

9. The steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a steam generating end component, which has a steam generating end inlet and a steam generating end outlet. The steam generating end inlet is used to connect to the steam generating chamber, and the steam generating end outlet is detachably connected to the steam inlet of the channel by means of plugging, overlapping, or opposite connection.

10. The steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking according to claim 9, characterized in that, The steam generating end component is formed with " or "The steam input channel for the supplementary cooking is oriented in a specific shape." or The steam input channel for supplementary cooking, which is shaped like a "", includes a longitudinal steam inlet section and a transverse steam guide section that are connected to each other. The beginning of the longitudinal steam inlet section is the steam inlet at the generating end, and the end of the transverse steam guide section forms the steam outlet at the generating end.

11. The steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking according to claim 9, characterized in that, The steam generating end component is an integrally molded component made of elastic material. The steam generating end component includes a lower deformable portion for abutting against the steam generating chamber, and the generating end steam inlet is formed in the lower deformable portion.

12. The steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking according to claim 9, characterized in that, The steam generating end component is provided with a first connecting slot; and / or the steam generating end component is made of silicone rubber.

13. The steam channel assembly for supplementary cooking according to claim 9, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the steam outlet at the generating end is provided with reinforcing ribs, which are arranged circumferentially along the steam outlet at the generating end.

14. The supplementary steam passage assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 13, characterized in that, The external overall shape of the transmission channel component is a tubular part or other elongated component with tubular connecting ends at both ends.

15. A detachable lid assembly for a lid of a cooking utensil, characterized in that, The removable cover assembly includes: Cover plate; Cover plate seat, the cover plate seat being connected to the cover plate; and The supplementary steam passage assembly according to any one of claims 8 to 14; Wherein, the output end component of the supplementary steam channel assembly is detachably connected to the cover plate; and / or, The steam generating end component of the supplementary cooking steam channel assembly is detachably connected to the cover plate seat.

16. The removable cover assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The transmission channel component spans both the cover plate and the cover plate seat.

17. The removable cover assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The cover plate and / or the cover plate seat are provided with supporting members.

18. The removable cover assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that, The transmission channel component is provided with a channel connector, and the transmission channel component achieves a detachable connection with the cover plate seat and / or the cover plate through the detachable connection between the channel connector and the support component.

19. The removable cover assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that, The channel connector is integrally disposed on the transmission channel component.

20. The removable cover assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that, The channel connector is provided with a fastening hole, the support member is provided with a fastening post, and the detachable cover assembly also includes a fastener, which passes through the fastening hole and is locked to the fastening post.

21. The removable cover assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that, The channel connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, and the support member is provided with a groove. In the assembled state, the snap-fit ​​part is snapped into the groove.

22. The removable cover assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that, The support member is provided with a channel limiting opening, which is a notch on the upper side of the support member and is adapted to the shape of the transmission channel member. The transmission channel member is partially limited by the channel limiting opening.

23. The removable cover assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that, The support member is integrally formed on the cover plate seat, and the transmission channel member spans the cover plate and the cover plate seat and is detachably connected to the support member.

24. The removable cover assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The steam outlet and / or steam inlet of the transmission channel component extend along a first direction, which is a horizontal direction or has an angle of less than or equal to 5° with the horizontal direction.

25. The removable cover assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The cover plate is provided with a cover plate mounting hole, and the bottom of the output end component passes through the cover plate mounting hole and is engaged with the cover plate mounting hole.

26. The removable cover assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The cover plate seat is provided with a cover plate seat mounting hole, and the steam generating end component passes through the cover plate seat mounting hole and is snapped into the cover plate seat mounting hole.

27. The removable cover assembly according to any one of claims 15 to 26, characterized in that, The cover is provided with an opening and closing hook. The end of the cover adjacent to the opening and closing hook is the front end, and the end opposite to the front end is the rear end. The output end component is located at the rear end of the cover plate; And / or, the steam generating end component is located at the corner of the rear end of the cover plate seat.

28. The removable cover assembly according to any one of claims 15 to 26, characterized in that, The upper surface of the transmission channel component is basically flush with the surface. And / or, the transmission channel component is made of a rigid material, including plastic materials.

29. A lid for a cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cover includes a cover body and a removable cover assembly according to any one of claims 15 to 28, the removable cover assembly being detachably connected to the cover body.

30. The cover according to claim 29, characterized in that, The cover has an inner wall surface. When the detachable cover assembly is assembled on the cover, the upper side of the steam generating end component and / or the upper side of the transmission channel component on the detachable cover assembly are adjacent to or fit against the inner wall surface of the cover.

31. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a pot body, a steam generator, and a lid according to any one of claims 29 or 30, wherein the lid is closable and disposed on the pot body and forms a food cooking cavity between the two, the steam generator is used to generate supplementary steam and is disposed on the pot body or the lid, and the steam generator is connected to the food cooking cavity via the supplementary steam channel assembly.

32. The cooking utensil according to claim 31, characterized in that, The steam generating device includes a water container disposed on the pot body. The water container has an upper opening. The lower deformable portion of the steam generating end member abuts against the periphery of the upper opening when the lid is closed on the pot body.

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