Waterway system of electric steaming furnace
Technical Field
The invention relates to an electric steam oven, in particular to a waterway system of the electric steam oven.
Background
The electric steaming furnace adopts the electricity to generate steam to heat the food, and can better preserve the nutrition components of the food, so the electric steaming furnace is popular with people. The existing electric steaming furnace is generally expensive, so that the electric steaming furnace is difficult to popularize in common families, and the reason for the excessive price is as follows: the existing electric steam stove water path system and control system are too complex, and the used electronic components are too much, so that the cost is too high, for example, a water pump (electromagnetic valve) is adopted for adding water, a control board is used for controlling water adding amount and the like, in addition, the complex of the water path system and the control system leads to high maintenance difficulty and high cost, and related systems are easy to break down. For this reason, chinese patent document No. CN207341604U discloses an electric steaming stove water path structure system in 2018, 5, 11 days, and specifically discloses a water tank, a steam generator, characterized in that: the water tank is communicated with the steam generator through a first connecting pipe, the highest water level of the water tank is level with the highest water level of the steam generator, the lowest water level of the steam generator is higher than the lowest water level of the water tank, a steam outlet is arranged on the steam generator, and the position of the steam outlet is higher than the highest water level of the steam generator. In the electric steaming stove with the structure, water leakage can occur during disassembly and assembly due to the fact that an effective valve body structure does not exist between the water tank and the first connecting pipe, normal assembly is affected, and assembly difficulty is increased.
Therefore, further improvements are needed.
Disclosure of Invention
The invention aims to provide a waterway system of an electric steaming furnace, which does not need a control circuit board and related electronic components, has simple and reasonable structure, low cost, safety and reliability and convenient use and operation, and overcomes the defects in the prior art; the waterway system of the electric steam oven is favorable for popularizing the electric steam oven to ordinary families.
According to waterway system of this purpose design an electric steaming stove, including setting up water box and steam generator on the inner bag, its characterized in that: the steam generator is connected with the water box through a water inlet pipe, the inner cavity of the steam generator is at least partially overlapped with the inner cavity of the water box at the height position, and the water box is communicated with the steam generator through a communicating vessel principle, so that water in the inner cavity of the water box can automatically flow into the inner cavity of the steam generator; the water box is provided with a first connector, and the first connector is provided with a first plug assembly; one end of the water inlet pipe is provided with a second connector detachably connected with the first connector, and the second connector is provided with a second plug assembly; when the first connector and the second connector are mutually separated, the first plug assembly seals the first connector, and the second plug assembly seals the second connector; when the first connector is connected with the second connector, the first plug assembly and the second plug assembly interact to enable the first connector and the second connector to be respectively conducted, and therefore the water box and the steam generator are communicated with each other.
The first plug assembly comprises a first sealing ring, a first plug piece and a first elastic piece, the first sealing ring is arranged on the first plug piece, and the first elastic piece acts on the first plug piece to enable the first sealing ring to elastically seal the inner cavity of the first connector; the second plug assembly comprises a second plug piece, a second elastic piece and a second sealing ring, the second sealing ring is arranged on the second plug piece, and the second elastic piece acts on the second plug piece to enable the second sealing ring to elastically seal the inner cavity of the second connector; when the first connector is connected with the second connector, the first plug piece and the second plug piece interact, so that the first sealing ring is shifted to conduct the first connector, and the second sealing ring is shifted to conduct the second connector.
The inner side of the first connecting head is provided with a first through hole communicated with the inner cavity of the water box, a first stop boss is arranged on the first through hole, the first plug piece elastically resets and slides on the first through hole, and in the resetting state of the first plug piece, the first sealing ring is in sealing fit with the first stop boss so as to seal the first through hole; the inner side of the second connector is provided with a second through hole communicated with the inner cavity of the water box, a second stop boss is arranged on the second through hole, the second plug piece elastically resets and slides on the second through hole, and in a resetting state of the second plug piece, the second sealing ring is in sealing fit with the second stop boss so as to seal the second through hole.
The first plug part is provided with a first head part, a first waist part and a first check ring, the first sealing ring is arranged on the first head part and positioned above the first stop boss, the first elastic part is sleeved on the first waist part, one end of the first elastic part acts on the bottom of the first stop boss, and the other end of the first elastic part acts on the top of the first check ring; the second plug piece is provided with a second head, a second waist and a second check ring, the second sealing ring is arranged on the second head and positioned below the second stop boss, the second elastic piece is sleeved on the second waist, one end of the second elastic piece acts on the top of the second stop boss, and the other end of the second elastic piece acts on the bottom of the second check ring; when the first connector is connected with the second connector, the first check ring and the second check ring are mutually abutted, and the hollow structure on the first check ring is mutually communicated with the hollow structure on the second check ring.
The steam generator is provided with a manual reset type temperature control switch for controlling the electric conduction and/or the closing of the steam generator, and the manual reset type temperature control switch is provided with a reset rod for controlling the manual reset type temperature control switch.
The steam generator is provided with a mechanical reset control structure for controlling the manual reset type temperature control switch, the mechanical reset control structure comprises a reset spring, a reset key and a pressing piece, the reset key is in elastic reset motion relative to the steam generator under the action of the reset spring, one end of the pressing piece is hinged to the steam generator, and the other end of the pressing piece corresponds to the reset rod; when the reset key is manually pressed to move to a certain position, the reset key presses the reset rod through the pressing piece.
The steam generator comprises a steam box body, a foam breaking chamber is arranged on the steam box body, one end of the foam breaking chamber is communicated with the inner cavity of the steam box body through a first steam outlet, and the other end of the foam breaking chamber is communicated with the inner cavity of the inner container through a second steam outlet.
A foam breaking structure is arranged in the foam breaking chamber and comprises a baffle plate and more than two adjacent matched separation extrusion plates; one side surface of the baffle faces the first steam outlet, and the other side surface of the baffle faces the separation extrusion plate; a branch channel is formed between two adjacent separate extrusion plates, the steam inlet end of the branch channel extends towards the baffle plate, and the steam outlet end of the branch channel extends towards the second steam outlet.
The caliber of the steam inlet end is larger than that of the steam outlet end; the middle part of the branch channel is provided with a bent turning part; the baffle is arranged in an arc shape, the concave surface of the baffle corresponds to the first steam outlet, and the convex surface of the baffle corresponds to the steam inlet end of the branch channel; the opening side of the foam breaking chamber is closed by a cover body, and the foam breaking structure is integrally formed on the cover body or at the bottom of the foam breaking chamber.
The steam generator and the water box are respectively arranged at the top of the inner container, and the height positions of the steam generator and the water box are consistent.
According to the invention, the first connector on the water box is provided with the first plug component, the second connector on the water inlet pipe is provided with the second plug component, when the water box is separated from the water inlet pipe, the first plug component seals the first connector to prevent water leakage of the first connector, the second plug component seals the second connector to prevent water leakage of the second connector, and when the water box is connected with the water inlet pipe, the first plug component and the second plug component are interacted with each other along with the mutual plug connection of the first connector and the second connector, so that the first connector is communicated with the second connector; when the water in the steam generator is heated for a certain time, the generated steam pressure can upwards extrude the second plug piece in the second plug assembly, so that the second connector is closed, and the steam is ensured to be discharged only to the inner cavity direction of the inner container. The waterway control is completed by means of the mutual cooperation of the mechanical structures, the setting of related electronic components is canceled, the manufacturing cost is effectively reduced, and the waterway control device is convenient and fast to use and operate and reliable in performance. The water box and the steam generator are mutually communicated through the communicating vessel principle, so that water in the water box can automatically flow to the steam generator to realize water supplementing, related electronic components (such as a water pump) can be canceled, the manufacturing cost is further reduced, the structure is simpler, and the assembly is quicker. The manual reset type temperature control switch is arranged on the steam generator to control the electric conduction and the closing of the steam generator, so that the manual control of the steam generator is realized, the operation is convenient, and the use safety is effectively improved. The bubble breaking chamber is arranged on the steam generator, so that the sprayed water bubbles can be broken, the water spraying phenomenon can be reduced or eliminated, the finally-discharged steam is purer, and the taste of food is improved; wherein, first steam outlet accomplishes first bubble and breaks out work, and second steam outlet accomplishes the work of breaking out of bubble of second time, makes broken bubble more effective.
Drawings
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an assembly of a liner, a water box and a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the water tank in an assembled state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a partially exploded view of a water circuit system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a water box according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is an exploded view of the water box and the first connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the water box and the first connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is a sectional view showing a state in which the cartridge is separated from the first coupling head according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing a state in which the water tank is connected to the first connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a sectional view showing a state in which the water tank and the first coupling head are supplied with steam according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a steam generator in an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 11 is an exploded view of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a schematic structural view of a cover according to an embodiment of the invention.
Detailed Description
The invention is further described below with reference to the drawings and examples.
Referring to fig. 1-12, the waterway system of the electric steam oven comprises a water box 2 and a steam generator 3 which are respectively arranged at the top of an inner container 1, wherein the steam generator 3 and the water box 2 are connected with each other through a water inlet pipe 4, the height positions of the steam generator 3 and the water box 2 are consistent, the inner cavity of the steam generator 3 and the inner cavity of the water box 2 are at least partially overlapped in the height positions, the water box 2 is communicated with the steam generator 3 through a communicating vessel principle, and water in the inner cavity of the water box 2 can automatically flow to the inner cavity of the steam generator 3, so that the setting of a water pump is saved; the water box 2 is provided with a first connector 21, and a first plug assembly A is arranged on the inner side of the first connector 21; one end of the water inlet pipe 4 is provided with a second connector 41 which is detachably connected with the first connector 21, and the inner side of the second connector 41 is provided with a second plug assembly B; the other end of the water inlet pipe 4 is connected with a third connector 32.3 at the bottom of the steam generator 3; when the first connector 21 and the second connector 41 are separated from each other, the first plug assembly a seals the first connector 21, and the second plug assembly B seals the second connector 41; when the first connector 21 and the second connector 41 are connected to each other, the first plug assembly a and the second plug assembly B interact with each other, so that the first connector 21 and the second connector 41 are respectively conducted, and the water tank 2 and the steam generator 3 are communicated with each other.
Further, the first plug assembly a includes a first sealing ring 22, a first plug member 23 and a first elastic member 24, where the first sealing ring 22 is disposed at the top of the first plug member 23, and the first elastic member 24 is a coil spring, and one end of the first elastic member acts on the steam generator 3 relatively, and the other end of the first elastic member acts on the first plug member 23; in the separated state of the first connector 21, the first elastic member 24 acts on the first plug member 23 to elastically seal the first sealing ring 22 to the inner cavity of the first connector 21. The second plug assembly B comprises a second plug member 43, a second elastic member 44 and a second sealing ring 45, wherein the second sealing ring 45 is arranged at the bottom of the second plug member 43, the second elastic member 44 is a coil spring, one end of the second elastic member is opposite to the first connecting head 21, and the other end of the second elastic member acts on the bottom of the second plug member 43; in the separated state of the second connector 41, the second elastic member 44 acts on the second plug member 43 to elastically seal the inner cavity of the second connector 41 by the second sealing ring 45. When the first connector 21 and the second connector 41 are connected with each other, the first plug member 23 and the second plug member 43 interact, specifically, the first plug member 23 and the second plug member 43 are pressed with each other, so that the first sealing ring 22 is shifted to conduct the first connector 21, the second sealing ring 45 is shifted to conduct the second connector 41, and finally, the steam generator 3 and the water inlet pipe 4 are communicated with each other.
Further, a first through hole 21.1 communicating with the inner cavity of the water box 2 is formed inside the first connecting head 21, an annular first stop boss 21.2 is arranged on the top of the inner wall of the first through hole 21.1, and the first plug piece 23 elastically resets and slides in the first through hole 21.1; in the reset state of the first plug member 23, the first sealing ring 22 is in sealing fit with the first stop boss 21.2 so as to seal the first through hole 21.1; the inner side of the second connector 41 is provided with a second through hole 41.1 communicated with the inner cavity of the water box 2, the bottom of the inner wall of the second through hole 41.1 is provided with an annular second stop boss 41.2, the second plug piece 43 elastically resets and slides in the second through hole 41.1, and in the resetting state of the second plug piece 43, the second sealing ring 45 is in sealing fit with the second stop boss 41.2 so as to seal the second through hole 41.1.
Further, referring to fig. 7, the first plug member 23 is provided with a first head 23.1, a first waist 23.2 and a first retainer 23.3 from top to bottom, the first sealing ring 22 is disposed on the first head 23.1 and above the first stop boss 21.2, and the first elastic member 24 is sleeved outside the first waist 23.2, one end acts on the bottom of the first stop boss 21.2, and the other end acts on the top of the first retainer 23.3. The second plug member 43 is sequentially provided with a second head 43.3, a second waist 43.2 and a second retainer ring 43.1 from bottom to top, the second sealing ring 45 is arranged on the second head 43.3 and located below the second stop boss 41.2, the second elastic member 44 is sleeved outside the second waist 43.2, one end acts on the top of the second stop boss 41.2, and the other end acts on the bottom of the second retainer ring 43.1. Referring to fig. 8, when the first connector 21 and the second connector 41 are connected to each other, the first retaining ring 23.3 and the second retaining ring 43.1 are in contact with each other, and the hollow structure on the first retaining ring 23.3 is communicated with the hollow structure on the second retaining ring 43.1; the water in the steam generator 3 enters the first through hole 21.1, passes through the hollow structure on the first check ring 23.3 and the hollow structure on the second check ring 43.1, then reaches the second through hole 41.1, and finally enters the water inlet pipe 4 for conveying. Referring to fig. 9, after heating, the steam pressure increases and lifts the second plug member 43 upwards, the second sealing ring 45 is in sealing fit with the second stopping boss 41.2, and the second connector 41 is closed, so that the waterway between the steam generator 3 and the water inlet pipe 4 is disconnected, and the steam is ensured to be discharged to the inner cavity of the liner 1 only at the moment.
Further, a manual reset type temperature control switch 36 for controlling the electric conduction and the closing of the steam generator 3 is arranged at the front end of the steam generator 3, and a reset rod 36.1 for controlling the manual reset type temperature control switch 36 is arranged at the front end of the manual reset type temperature control switch 36.
Further, a mechanical reset control structure for controlling the manual reset temperature control switch 36 is arranged at the front end of the steam generator 3; the mechanical reset control structure comprises a reset spring 33 (spiral spring), a reset key 34 and a pressing piece 35, wherein the reset spring 33 acts on the reset key 34 to elastically reset relative to the steam generator 3, the reset key 34 is assembled on the shell of the electric steaming furnace, the front end of the reset key is exposed to facilitate the operation of a user, the top end of the pressing piece 35 is hinged on the steam generator 3, and the bottom end of the pressing piece can freely swing and corresponds to the reset rod 36.1; when the reset key 34 is manually pressed to a certain position, the reset key 34 presses the reset lever 36.1 through the pressing piece 35. Specifically, when the reset button 34 is pressed to trigger the reset lever 36.1, the manual reset temperature control switch 36 resets, and the inside of the manual reset temperature control switch is electrically conducted, so that the steam generator 3 is electrically conducted to heat water to generate steam; when the temperature of the surface of the steam generator 3 exceeds the set value of the manual reset temperature control switch 36 due to dry heating after the water in the steam generator 3 is boiled, the internal electrical disconnection of the manual reset temperature control switch 36 is performed, so that the steam generator 3 stops heating; over-pressing the reset lever 36.1 electrically conducts the manual reset type temperature control switch 36, so that the steam generator 3 is electrified again for heating, and the operation is repeated in a circulating way until the food is heated. When the steam generator 3 is electrically closed, the air pressure in the steam generator 3 is reduced, so that the first plug piece and the second plug piece are restored to the mutually extruded balance state, and at the moment, the water box 2 and the steam generator 3 are mutually communicated through the communicating vessel principle, so that water enters the steam generator 3 from the water box 2.
Further, the steam generator 3 includes a steam box 32, a foam breaking chamber 32.1 is integrally formed at the top of the steam box 32, one end of the foam breaking chamber 32.1 is communicated with the inner cavity of the steam box 32 through a first steam outlet 32.4, and the other end of the foam breaking chamber 32.1 is communicated with the inner cavity of the liner 1 through a second steam outlet 32.5. The bubble breaking chamber 32.1 can break out bubbles sprayed out from the inner cavity 32.2 of the steam box body 32, so that the water spraying phenomenon is reduced or stopped, the finally-discharged steam is purer, and the food taste is effectively improved. The first steam outlet 32.4 is composed of a plurality of strip-shaped steam holes which are mutually arranged at intervals, and the first steam outlet 32.4 can realize the first time of breaking out larger water bubbles.
Further, a foam breaking structure is arranged in the foam breaking chamber 32.1, and the foam breaking structure comprises a baffle 31.1 and more than two adjacent matched separation extrusion plates 31.2 (five separation extrusion plates are arranged in the embodiment); one side surface of the baffle plate 31.1 faces the first steam outlet 32.4, and the other side surface faces the separation extrusion plate 31.2; a branch channel 31.4 (i.e. four branch channels 31.4) is formed between two adjacent divided pressing plates 31.2, the steam inlet end 31.3 of the branch channel 31.4 extends toward the baffle plate 31.1, and the steam outlet end 31.5 of the branch channel 31.4 extends toward the second steam outlet 32.5. The second squeeze breaking of the bubbles is achieved by providing a plurality of separate squeeze plates 31.2 to form a plurality of branch channels 31.4.
Further, the caliber of the steam inlet end 31.3 is larger than that of the steam outlet end 31.5, and the middle part of the branch channel 31.4 is provided with a bent corner 31.4.1, so that the foam-breaking performance of the foam breaking structure can be effectively improved through the structure; the baffle plate 31.1 is arranged in an arc shape, the concave surface of the baffle plate 31.1 corresponds to the first steam outlet 32.4, the convex surface of the baffle plate 31.1 corresponds to the steam inlet end 31.3 of the branch channel 31.4, and steam is reflected after the steam bubbles touch the concave surface of the baffle plate 31.1, so that the steam bubbles are easier to break; the opening side of the foam breaking chamber 32.1 is closed by the cover body 31, and the foam breaking structure is integrally formed on the inner side surface of the cover body 31 (or the bottom of the foam breaking chamber 32.1).
The foregoing is a preferred embodiment of the invention showing and describing the general principles, features and advantages of the invention. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the foregoing embodiments, which have been described in the foregoing description merely illustrates the principles of the invention, and that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, which is defined in the appended claims. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.