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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooking appliances are inefficient in separating oil from meat soup, as the oil floats and requires manual removal, and existing filtration devices are prone to fluctuations due to bubble accumulation, affecting separation efficiency and user workload.
Innovation Solution
A cooking appliance with a separation device featuring a liquid storage cavity and backflow channel, including flow guide portions that guide liquids to separate oil from meat soup quickly and automatically, preventing device fluctuation and improving separation efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual ladling is used to remove oil from meat soup, then oil removal is achieved, but user workload increases and time is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The separation device automatically separates oil from meat soup using buoyancy and flow guidance mechanisms, eliminating the need for manual ladling operations. The device performs self-service by utilizing natural oil floating properties and structured flow paths to achieve automatic oil removal.
2Extent of automation
If oil filtration device is used to separate oil from meat soup, then automatic oil separation is achieved, but device fluctuation occurs due to bubble accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The flow guide portion extracts bubbles from the liquid flow path by providing a dedicated escape route at the bottom of the separation device. Bubbles are taken out of the main flow and directed to exit through the flow guide, preventing their accumulation that would cause device fluctuation.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow guide portion acts as an intermediary element between the liquid flow and the separation device chamber. It mediates the interaction by providing a controlled path for bubble escape, preventing direct accumulation of bubbles against the separation device and maintaining stability.
3Productivity
If conventional filtration is used, then oil separation is achieved, but separation efficiency is low and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The separation device segments the liquid flow path into distinct regions: an upper separation chamber for oil-water separation and a lower flow guide channel for bubble and liquid discharge. This segmentation allows simultaneous occurrence of separation and bubble removal processes, improving overall efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a vertical dimension to the separation process by structuring the device with upper and lower portions. Oil separates upward in the upper chamber while bubbles are guided downward through the flow guide, creating multi-directional flow patterns that enhance separation speed and efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The appliance efficiently separates oil from meat soup automatically, reducing user workload and time, while preventing device fluctuation and enhancing oil-water separation efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
During simmering meat soup, oil in the meat soup tends to be separated from meat and float atop the meat soup
Implementation Method 2
When the meat soup is boiled, the meat soup can flow into the oil filtration device
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AI summary
Provided is a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a cooking body, an inner pot, and a separation device. The cooking body defines an accommodation cavity. The inner pot defines a cooking cavity. The separation device has a liquid storage cavity and a backflow channel. The backflow channel has a first liquid flowing portion and a second liquid flowing portion. The liquid storage cavity is in communication with the backflow channel through the first liquid flowing portion. The cooking cavity is in communication with the backflow channel through the second liquid flowing portion. The separation device has a liquid inlet portion, and the liquid storage cavity is in communication with the cooking cavity through the liquid inlet portion. The separation device is provided with a flow guide portion at a bottom of the separation device.