Multistage steam-cooking device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional steaming machines for noodle strings suffer from inefficient steam utilization, leading to excess steam being discharged outside, resulting in energy wastage.
Innovation Solution
A multistage steaming machine design featuring a tunnel-shaped noodle introducing and discharging portion, with steam pipes positioned above the steam chamber main body, and conveyors that allow noodle strings to move in a forward and reverse direction, ensuring the inlet and outlet ends are lower than the steam chamber's lower end, minimizing steam leakage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If conventional steaming machine configuration is used, then noodle strings can be steam-boiled, but excess steam is discharged outside through inlet and outlet sides causing energy waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional configuration by positioning the inlet and outlet ends of the tunnel-shaped portions below the lower end of the steam chamber main body. This inversion prevents steam from escaping through the inlet/outlet sides, as steam naturally rises and cannot escape through the lower positioned openings, thereby eliminating energy waste while maintaining operational functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the vertical position parameter of the inlet and outlet ends relative to the steam chamber main body. By positioning these ends below the lower end of the main body, the configuration alters steam flow dynamics, preventing steam discharge through the inlet/outlet sides and improving steam utilization efficiency.
2Loss of energy
If steam pipes are positioned at upper portion only, then steam distribution efficiency is improved, but steam chamber space utilization is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by positioning steam pipes specifically in the upper portion of the steam chamber main body where steam naturally accumulates. This localized steam pipe arrangement optimizes steam distribution to the noodle strings while the tunnel-shaped portions extend this steam distribution to inlet and outlet regions, efficiently utilizing the natural steam rise pattern without requiring pipes throughout the entire chamber volume.
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
This configuration enhances steam utilization efficiency, reducing waste and achieving energy savings by preventing steam leakage and ensuring effective steam distribution within the steam chamber.
Implementation Method 1
one or a plurality of steam pipes configured to supply steam to the steam chamber main body portion
Implementation Method 2
an inlet end of the noodle introducing portion and an outlet end of the noodle discharging portion are located lower than a lower end surface of the steam chamber main body portion
Implementation Method 3
an inlet end of the noodle introducing portion and an outlet end of the noodle discharging portion are located lower than a lower end surface of the steam chamber main body portion
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AI summary
A multistage steaming machine (200) is configured such that a steam chamber main body portion (2) in which steam is actually supplied to a group of noodle strings is provided with: a tunnel-shaped noodle introducing portion (1) extending from the steam chamber main body portion (2) in an obliquely downward direction; and a tunnel-shaped noodle discharging portion (3) similarly extending from the steam chamber main body portion (2) in an obliquely downward direction. A vertical position of an inlet end of the noodle introducing portion (1) and a vertical position of an outlet end of the noodle discharging portion (3) are lower than a vertical position of a lower end portion of the steam chamber main body portion (2).