Air fryer, control method and control device thereof and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an air fryer, a control method and device of the air fryer and a readable storage medium, and relates to the technical field of cooking equipment. The air fryer includes: a body including a cooking cavity; the hot air assembly is arranged on the body and used for blowing high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity; the water supply assembly is arranged on the body and used for supplying water into the cooking cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and in particular to an air fryer and a control method, a control device and a readable storage medium thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, a cooking process combination of baking, frying and stewing can produce delicious food. Although the air fryer can complete the baking and frying process in the cooking process combination, it cannot meet the requirements of the stewing process, so that the user needs to use an additional stew pot to complete the entire cooking process. As a result, there are defects such as cumbersome cooking process and low cooking efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To this end, a first aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer.

[0008] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer.

[0009] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a readable storage medium.

[0010] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer.

[0011] In view of this, the first aspect of the invention provides an air fryer, which includes: a main body; a container, which is arranged on the main body and encloses a cooking cavity; a hot air component, which is arranged on the main body and is used to blow high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity; and a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body and is used to supply water to the cooking cavity.

[0012] The present application defines an air fryer, which includes a body and a hot air assembly, wherein the body is a main frame structure of the air fryer, wherein a cooking cavity is formed in the body. The hot air assembly is mounted on the body, and after being turned on, the hot air assembly can blow high-temperature air into the cooking cavity to heat food placed in the cooking cavity through the high-temperature airflow, and specifically, the high-temperature airflow can quickly heat up the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and a shiny color.

[0013] On this basis, the air fryer also includes a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the water supply component is turned on, the water supply component can transport water to the cooking cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed. For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Thereafter, the water supply component is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. Thereby solving the defects of the related art that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and the coordination of multiple devices is required. Then, the technical effect of broadening the function of the air fryer, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer, and simplifying the cooking process is achieved.

[0014] Specifically, after water is injected into the cooking cavity through the water supply component, the water can be heated by means of the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water. Alternatively, the water supply component directly injects high-temperature water into the cooking cavity, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water. Alternatively, the water in the cooking cavity is heated by a heating structure installed on the body, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water.

[0015] In addition, the air fryer provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0016] In some technical schemes of the present invention, optionally, the water supply assembly includes: a liquid storage tank, arranged on the main body; a water supply pipeline, a first end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the liquid storage tank, and a second end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the cooking cavity; a pump body, arranged on the water supply pipeline.

[0017] In this technical solution, the structure of the water supply assembly is defined. Specifically, the water supply assembly includes a liquid storage tank, a water supply pipeline and a pump body. The liquid storage tank is arranged in the body, and the liquid storage tank is used to store water required for cooking. The first end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the second end of the water supply assembly is connected to the cooking cavity. The pump body is installed on the water supply pipeline. After the pump body is turned on, the water in the liquid storage tank is pumped to the cooking cavity by the pump body to complete the water adding operation.

[0018] By setting up a liquid storage tank, the air fryer has the ability to store water, so that the air fryer can be used independently without an external water source, thereby improving the practicality and convenience of the air fryer. By setting up a water supply pipeline and a pump body, automatic water replenishment is achieved, eliminating the complicated operation of manually adding water to the cooking chamber, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer and improving the user experience.

[0019] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the main body includes: a base; and a container, which is arranged on the base, and the container encloses a cooking cavity.

[0020] In this technical solution, the body includes a base and a container. The container is arranged on the base, and the interior of the container encloses a cooking cavity for placing food.

[0021] Specifically, a groove is formed on the base, and the shape of the groove is consistent with the outer contour of the container, and the container can be placed in the groove to complete the positioning. When the container needs to be cleaned, the container can be taken out from the groove, thereby providing convenient conditions for cleaning the container.

[0022] In some technical schemes of the present invention, optionally, the bottom wall or side wall of the container includes a water inlet hole, the water supply pipe is arranged at the base, the second end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet hole, and the air fryer also includes: a one-way valve, which is arranged at the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve is unidirectional in the direction from the outside of the container to the inside of the container.

[0023] In this technical solution, a water inlet hole is provided on the bottom wall or side wall of the container, and the water inlet hole vertically penetrates the bottom wall or side wall of the container. On this basis, the second end of the water supply pipeline is docked with the water inlet hole. After the container is transferred to the base, the water inlet hole is connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline, and the pump body can pump the water in the liquid storage tank into the cooking cavity through the water supply pipeline. Correspondingly, the connection between the water inlet hole and the water supply pipeline can be disconnected by removing the container, so as to facilitate cleaning of the container.

[0024] On this basis, a one-way valve is also installed at the water inlet hole. The one-way valve is embedded in the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside of the container to the inside of the container. When water is poured into the cooking cavity, the water in the water supply pipeline is driven by the water pump to open the one-way valve and flow into the cooking cavity to stew the food through the high-temperature water that soaks the food. After the stewing is completed, the container is removed from the base. Since the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside to the inside, the one-way valve can block the water inlet hole to prevent the water in the container from leaking from the water inlet hole, thereby retaining the inherent function of the container itself on the basis of meeting the water supply demand, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer.

[0025] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes: a sealing member connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline and used for sealing the water supply pipeline and the one-way valve.

[0026] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a seal, which is sleeved on the second end of the water supply pipeline. After the container is loaded into the base, the seal abuts against the inner wall of the through hole and the bottom surface of the one-way valve, thereby sealing the gap between the through hole and the water supply pipeline, and sealing the gap between the water supply pipeline and the one-way valve. This improves the air fryer's sealing performance, prevents water from leaking out of the container, protects the air fryer from being corroded by water, and improves the safety and reliability of the air fryer.

[0027] Specifically, the sealing member is a rubber plug, and a through hole connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline and the one-way valve is formed in the rubber plug to ensure that the water supply process is not affected. After the container is installed in the base, the container squeezes the sealing member to fill the gap between the through hole and the water supply pipeline, and the gap between the water supply pipeline and the one-way valve through the deformed sealing member.

[0028] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the main body also includes a cover body, which is connected to the base and covers the container, and the hot air component and the liquid storage tank are arranged on the cover body.

[0029] In this technical solution, the body also includes a cover body, which is connected to the base. After the cover body is assembled, the cover body covers the opening at the top of the container. The hot air component is installed on the cover body so that the hot air component can be arranged above the container. During cooking, the hot air component on the cover body blows high-temperature airflow to the cooking cavity below.

[0030] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the water supply pipeline includes: a first section, which is provided on the base, and the first end of the first section is connected to the liquid storage tank; a second section, which is provided on the cover body, and the first end of the second section is connected to the second end of the first section, and the second end of the second section is arranged opposite to the opening of the container.

[0031] In this technical solution, the water supply assembly supplies water into the container through the opening at the top of the container. Specifically, the water supply pipeline includes a first section and a second section, the first section is arranged in the base, the first end of the first section is connected to the liquid storage tank, the second section is arranged in the cover, the first end of the second section is docked with the second end of the first section, and the second end of the second section is arranged opposite to the opening of the container. After the installation of the cover is completed, the second end of the first section is docked with the first end of the second section, and the water supply pipeline can fill water into the opening of the container. When the cover is disassembled, the second end of the first section is disconnected from the first end of the second section to facilitate the storage and access of food and containers.

[0032] By setting the above-mentioned open water supply structure, it is possible to avoid changes to the container, reduce the impact of the water supply component on the inherent function of the container, and eliminate the risk of water leakage between the container and the water supply component, so as to achieve the technical effect of optimizing the structural layout of the water supply component and improving the safety and reliability of the air fryer.

[0033] Specifically, the second section and the hot air component share a set of heating structures. For example, the hot air component heats the airflow through the heating pipe. The second section is arranged opposite to the heating pipe, and the heating pipe can heat the liquid in the second section to obtain high-temperature water. The high-temperature water in the second section is injected into the cooking cavity to meet the high-temperature cooking requirements of the food. Afterwards, the hot air component can maintain the temperature of the water by continuously inputting high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity to extend the stewing time. This structural layout can reduce the structural complexity of the air fryer while taking into account the water supply function and the stewing function, and reduce the cost of the air fryer.

[0034] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes: a heating element, which is arranged on the main body and is used to heat the container.

[0035] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a heating element, which is arranged on the body and can heat the container in the body. During the high-temperature stewing process, the water supply component injects water into the container, and the heating element heats the container at the same time. The heat is transferred to the water inside the container through the container to increase the temperature of the water, so that the food soaked in the water is stewed at high temperature by the high-temperature water to obtain food with a firm skin and good taste. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the function of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of specific food, and improving the quality of the resulting food.

[0036] Specifically, an electric heating element can be selected as the heating element. The electric heating element is installed on the base and is located below the container. After the installation of the container is completed, the bottom wall or side wall of the container contacts the electric heating element. After power is turned on, the electric heating element generates heat and transfers the heat to the container through contact, so that the container is heated up, thereby meeting the stewing demand through the high-temperature container. An electromagnetic coil can also be selected as the heating element. The electromagnetic coil is set in the base and is also located below the container. At the same time, the container is formed by a magnetic conductive material. When the electromagnetic coil is powered on, a heating electromagnetic field is generated. The magnetic conductive container absorbs energy and heats up in the heating electromagnetic field, so that the water and food in the cooking cavity are heated through the high-temperature container, thereby meeting the stewing demand. In this regard, the present application does not make a rigid limitation on the specific structural form of the heating element, and it is sufficient to meet the heating demand of the water in the container.

[0037] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes: a sensor, which is used to measure the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity when the hot air component is working.

[0038] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further comprises:

[0039] A controller connected to the sensor, the heating element and the water supply component; wherein the controller is used to control the water supply amount of the water supply component according to the temperature rise rate, and the controller is also used to control the heating time of the heating element according to the temperature rise rate;

[0040] The water supply and temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship:

[0041] m=0.8×m 1 ×k 1 ÷k;

[0042] The heating time and temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship:

[0043] t=1.1×t 1 ×k 1 ÷k;

[0044] m is the water supply, m 1 is the full load water supply when the cooking chamber is fully loaded, k is the temperature rise rate, k 1 is the full load temperature rise rate when the cooking chamber is fully loaded, t is the heating time, t 1 It is the full load heating time when the cooking cabinet is fully loaded.

[0045] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is installed on the cover. After the cover is closed, the sensor can contact the gas in the cooking cavity. The controller is set on the base or the cover. The controller is connected to the sensor, the heating element and the water supply assembly to control the operation of the heating element and the water supply assembly. In the process of frying food by high-temperature airflow, the sensor can detect the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity, and the controller can determine the quality of the food placed in the cooking cavity according to the temperature rise rate. During the stewing process, the controller can determine the corresponding amount of water and stewing temperature according to the previously obtained quality, and then control the water supply assembly to inject sufficient water into the cooking cavity, and keep the water around the stewing temperature by controlling the heating element. Thereby, the automatic stewing of food is completed, and then the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the air fryer, improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improving the quality of the cooked food is achieved.

[0046] Specifically, the baking temperature rise rate k=ΔT÷Δt, ΔT is the temperature change, and Δt is the baking time.

[0047] When the amount of food in the pot is the largest, the baking temperature rise rate is k 1 , the amount of water added is m 1 , where m 1 The result is obtained based on the size of the pot and the power of the heating tube of the hot air component.

[0048] Amount of water added for stewing m = 0.8 × m 1 ×k 1 ÷k, where 0.8 is the water correction factor.

[0049] Stewing time t = 1.1 × t 1 ×k 1 ÷k.

[0050] When the amount of food in the pot is the largest, the stewing time is t 1 , where t 1 According to the experimental test of pot size and bottom heating system power, 1.1 is the correction factor for stewing time.

[0051] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer, the control method being used to control the operation of the air fryer in any of the above technical solutions, the control method comprising:

[0052] Get cooking instructions;

[0053] The hot air component and the water supply component are controlled to work in sequence according to the cooking instructions.

[0054] The technical solution defines a control method for controlling an air fryer in any of the above technical solutions. The air fryer includes a body and a hot air component, wherein the body is the main frame structure of the air fryer, wherein a cooking cavity is formed in the body. The hot air component is mounted on the body, and after being turned on, the hot air component can blow high-temperature air into the cooking cavity to heat the food placed in the cooking cavity by the high-temperature air flow, and the high-temperature air flow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and shiny color.

[0055] The air fryer also includes a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the water supply component is turned on, the water supply component can transport water to the cooking cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0056] On this basis, after the air fryer is turned on, the cooking instructions are first obtained. The cooking instructions can be edited and generated by the user terminal, or automatically generated after the user touches the control panel of the air fryer. After obtaining the cooking instructions, the hot air component is first controlled to work according to the cooking instructions, so as to heat the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component. After the hot air heating demand is met, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the cooking cavity to automatically add the water required for stewing.

[0057] For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Then, the water supply component is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. This solves the defects of the related technology that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and the need for multiple devices to work together. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the functions of the air fryer, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer, and simplifying the cooking process.

[0058] Among them, during the stewing process, the air fryer can heat the water in the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component, and can also directly heat the cooking cavity through the heating element.

[0059] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the step of controlling the hot air component and the water supply component to work sequentially according to the cooking instruction includes:

[0060] Determine target parameters according to the cooking instruction, the target parameters including a first target duration;

[0061] Control the hot air component to open;

[0062] After the hot air component runs for the first target time, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to operate.

[0063] In this technical solution, the cooking instructions include information about the type and quality of the food, where different types of food per unit weight correspond to different hot air heating times, and on this basis, the greater the total weight of the food, the longer the hot air heating time required. In this regard, after obtaining the cooking instructions, the corresponding first target time is determined according to the cooking instructions. Thereafter, the hot air component is controlled to turn on and start timing. When the working time of the hot air component is greater than the first target time, the hot air component may be turned off and the water supply component may be controlled to turn on.

[0064] The control method can control the hot air component to start and stop automatically according to the cooking instructions, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control, and ensuring that the working time of the hot air component can meet the baking and heating requirements of the food in the cooking cavity, and ensure that the food enters the stewing stage after being fully heated. This optimizes the workflow of the air fryer, improves the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improves the quality of the final food.

[0065] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the target parameter also includes a target water supply volume, and the steps of controlling the operation of the water supply component include:

[0066] Turn on the water supply component and obtain the current water volume in the cooking chamber;

[0067] Based on the current water volume reaching the target water supply volume, the water supply component is controlled to be closed.

[0068] In this technical solution, the cooking instructions include information about the type and quality of the food, where different types of food correspond to different amounts of water per unit weight, and on this basis, the greater the total weight of the food, the greater the amount of water required. In this regard, after obtaining the cooking instructions, the corresponding target water supply amount is determined according to the cooking instructions, and then after the water supply component is controlled to be turned on, the current water amount in the cooking cavity is detected according to the water amount detector set in the cooking cavity. Since the water supply component continues to supply water to the cooking cavity, the current water amount in the cooking cavity gradually increases. When it is determined that the current water amount reaches the target water supply amount, the water supply component is controlled to be turned off to complete the automatic water supply operation.

[0069] The control method can control the water supply component to automatically start and stop according to the cooking instructions, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control on the one hand, and ensuring that the water supply of the water supply component can meet the stewing needs of the food in the cooking cavity on the other hand. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the workflow of the air fryer, improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improving the quality of the final food.

[0070] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes a sensor, and the step of controlling the operation of the water supply component includes:

[0071] The temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the operation of the hot air component is obtained by a sensor;

[0072] Determine the second target duration according to the temperature rise rate;

[0073] Control the water supply component to operate for a second target duration.

[0074] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a sensor, which is arranged on the body, and the sensor is used to sense the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the operation of the hot air component. In this regard, in the process of controlling the hot air component to run for the first target time, the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity in the process is obtained by the sensor, and then the corresponding second target time is determined according to the temperature rise rate, wherein the amount of food placed in the cooking cavity is negatively correlated with the temperature rise rate, and the determined second target time corresponds to the amount of food. Finally, the water supply component is controlled to work for the second target time to ensure that the amount of water provided by the water supply component can meet the food stewing requirements.

[0075] The control method can automatically determine the amount of food in the cooking cavity according to the temperature rise rate sensed by the sensor, and automatically generate the water supply time required by the water supply component according to the actual amount, so as to control the automatic start and stop of the water supply component, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control on the one hand, and ensuring that the water supply of the water supply component can meet the stewing needs of the food in the cooking cavity on the other hand. This can optimize the workflow of the air fryer, improve the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improve the quality of the final food.

[0076] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes a heating element, and the control method further includes: controlling the heating element to heat the cooking cavity.

[0077] In the technical solution, the air fryer further includes a heating element, which is arranged on the body. When the heating element is turned on, the heating element can heat the cooking cavity to increase the temperature of the water and food in the cooking cavity. On this basis, after the water supply component is controlled to complete the automatic water supply, the heating element is turned on to heat the water for soaking the food for stewing.

[0078] Specifically, the stewing time can be determined according to the cooking instruction, and the stewing time can also be obtained according to the temperature rise rate sensed by the sensor. After determining that the working time of the heating element meets the stewing requirement, the heating element is turned off to complete the entire cooking process.

[0079] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer, which is used to control the air fryer in any of the above technical solutions, and the control device comprises:

[0080] An acquisition module, used to acquire cooking instructions;

[0081] The control module is used to control the hot air component and the water supply component to work in sequence according to the cooking instructions.

[0082] The technical solution defines a control device for controlling an air fryer in any of the above technical solutions. The air fryer includes a body and a hot air component, wherein the body is the main frame structure of the air fryer, wherein a cooking cavity is formed in the body. The hot air component is mounted on the body, and after being turned on, the hot air component can blow high-temperature air into the cooking cavity to heat the food placed in the cooking cavity by the high-temperature air flow, and the high-temperature air flow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and shiny color.

[0083] The air fryer also includes a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the water supply component is turned on, the water supply component can transport water to the cooking cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0084] On this basis, the control device includes an acquisition module and a control module. After the air fryer is turned on, the acquisition module first acquires the cooking instructions, which can be edited and generated by the user terminal, or automatically generated after the user touches the control panel of the air fryer. After acquiring the cooking instructions, the control module first controls the hot air component to work according to the cooking instructions, so as to heat the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component. After the hot air heating demand is met, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the cooking cavity to automatically add the water required for stewing.

[0085] For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Then, the water supply component is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. This solves the defects of the related technology that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and the need for multiple devices to work together. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the functions of the air fryer, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer, and simplifying the cooking process.

[0086] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer, the control device comprising: a memory on which programs or instructions are stored; and a processor configured to implement the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above technical solutions when executing the programs or instructions.

[0087] In this technical solution, a control device for an air fryer is proposed. The control device for an air fryer includes a memory and a processor. The processor executes a program or instruction stored in the memory to implement the control method for an air fryer in any of the above technical solutions. Therefore, the control device for an air fryer has the advantages of the control method for an air fryer in any of the above technical solutions, and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the control method for an air fryer in any of the above technical solutions. To avoid repetition, it will not be described here.

[0088] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a readable storage medium having a program or instruction stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of a method for controlling an air fryer as in any of the above technical solutions.

[0089] In this technical solution, a readable storage medium is proposed, which stores a program or instruction. The program or instruction is executed by a processor to implement the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above technical solutions. Therefore, the readable storage medium has the advantages of the air fryer control method in any of the above technical solutions, and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the air fryer control method in any of the above technical solutions. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0090] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer, comprising: a control device as in any of the above technical solutions; or a readable storage medium as in any of the above technical solutions.

[0091] In this technical solution, an air fryer including the control device in any of the above technical solutions or the readable storage medium in any of the above technical solutions is proposed, so the air fryer has the advantages of the control device in any of the above technical solutions and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the control device in any of the above technical solutions, or the air fryer has the advantages of the readable storage medium in any of the above technical solutions and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the readable storage medium in any of the above technical solutions. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here.

[0092] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0093] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0094] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0095] Figure 2 One of the exploded views of an air fryer according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0096] Figure 3 A second exploded view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0097] Figure 4 A second structural schematic diagram of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0098] Figure 5 A third exploded view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0099] Figure 6 A fourth exploded view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0100] Figure 7 A third structural schematic diagram of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0101] Figure 8 A fifth exploded view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0102] Fig. 9 A working flow diagram of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0103] Fig.10 One of the flow charts of a method for controlling an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0104] Fig.11 A second flowchart of a method for controlling an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0105] Fig.12 A third flowchart of a method for controlling an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0106] Fig.13 A fourth flowchart of a method for controlling an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0107] Fig.14 One of the structural block diagrams of a control device for an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0108] Fig.15A second structural block diagram of a control device for an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0109] Fig.16 A structural block diagram of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0110] in, Figures 1 to 8 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and component names in the figure is:

[0111] 100 air fryer, 110 main body, 1102 cooking cavity, 112 base, 1122 positioning groove, 114 cover, 120 container, 122 handle, 130 hot air component, 132 motor, 134 fan blade, 136 heating pipe, 140 water supply component, 142 liquid storage tank, 144 water supply pipeline, 1442 first section, 1444 second section, 146 pump body, 150 one-way valve, 160 sealing element, 170 heating element, 180 sensor, 182 controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0112] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0113] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0114] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 16 An air fryer and a control method, a control device and a readable storage medium thereof according to some embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0115] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention proposes an air fryer 100, which includes: a main body 110; a container 120, which is arranged on the main body 110, and the container 120 encloses a cooking cavity 1102; a hot air component 130, which is arranged on the main body 110 and is used to blow high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity 1102; and a water supply component 140, which is arranged on the main body 110 and is used to supply water to the cooking cavity 1102.

[0116] The present application defines an air fryer 100, which includes a body 110 and a hot air assembly 130. The body 110 is a main frame structure of the air fryer 100, wherein a cooking cavity 1102 is formed in the body 110. The hot air assembly 130 is mounted on the body 110, and the hot air assembly 130 can blow high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity 1102 after being turned on, so as to heat the food placed in the cooking cavity 1102 by the high-temperature airflow. Specifically, the high-temperature airflow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and a shiny color.

[0117] On this basis, the air fryer 100 also includes a water supply component 140, which is arranged on the body 110. After the water supply component 140 is turned on, the water supply component 140 can transport water to the cooking cavity 1102, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed. For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component 130, so that the surface of the meatballs is quickly hardened to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Then, the water supply component 140 is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity 1102 to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. Thereby solving the defects of the related art that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and multiple devices need to work together. Then, the technical effects of broadening the functions of the air fryer 100, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100, and simplifying the cooking process are achieved.

[0118] Specifically, after water is injected into the cooking cavity 1102 through the water supply component 140, the water can be heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component 130, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water. Alternatively, the water supply component 140 directly injects high-temperature water into the cooking cavity 1102, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water. Alternatively, the water in the cooking cavity 1102 is heated by a heating structure installed on the body 110, so that the food immersed therein is heated by the high-temperature water.

[0119] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the water supply assembly 140 includes: a liquid storage tank 142, which is disposed on the main body 110; a water supply pipe 144, a first end of the water supply pipe 144 is connected to the liquid storage tank 142, and a second end of the water supply pipe 144 is connected to the cooking chamber 1102; and a pump body 146, which is disposed on the water supply pipe 144.

[0120] In this embodiment, the structure of the water supply assembly 140 is defined. Specifically, the water supply assembly 140 includes a liquid storage tank 142, a water supply pipeline 144 and a pump body 146. The liquid storage tank 142 is arranged in the body 110. The liquid storage tank 142 is used to store water required for cooking. The first end of the water supply pipeline 144 is connected to the liquid storage tank 142, and the second end of the water supply assembly 140 is connected to the cooking cavity 1102. The pump body 146 is installed on the water supply pipeline 144. After the pump body 146 is turned on, the water in the liquid storage tank 142 is pumped to the cooking cavity 1102 by the pump body 146 to complete the water adding operation.

[0121] By providing the liquid storage tank 142, the air fryer 100 has the water storage capacity, so that the air fryer 100 can be used independently without an external water source, thereby improving the practicality and convenience of the air fryer 100. By providing the water supply pipeline 144 and the pump body 146, automatic water replenishment is achieved, eliminating the complicated operation of manually adding water to the cooking cavity 1102, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer 100 and improving the user experience.

[0122] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the main body 110 includes: a base 112; a container 120, which is disposed on the base 112, and the container 120 encloses a cooking cavity 1102; a cover 114, which is connected to the base 112 and covers the container 120, and the hot air component 130 and the liquid storage tank 142 are disposed on the cover 114.

[0123] In this embodiment, the body 110 includes a base 112, a container 120 and a cover 114. The container 120 is arranged on the base 112. The container 120 encloses a cooking cavity 1102 for placing food. The cover 114 is connected to the base 112. After the cover 114 is assembled, the cover 114 covers the opening at the top of the container 120. The hot air assembly 130 is installed on the cover 114 so that the hot air assembly 130 is arranged above the container 120. During cooking, the hot air assembly 130 on the cover 114 blows high-temperature air to the cooking cavity 1102 below.

[0124] Specifically, a groove is formed on the base 112, and the shape of the groove is consistent with the outer contour of the container 120. The container 120 can be positioned by inserting it into the groove. When the container 120 needs to be cleaned, the container 120 can be taken out of the groove, thereby providing convenient conditions for cleaning the container 120.

[0125] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the bottom wall or side wall of the container 120 includes a water inlet hole, the water supply pipe 144 is arranged on the base 112, and the second end of the water supply pipe 144 is connected to the water inlet hole. The air fryer 100 also includes: a one-way valve 150, which is arranged at the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve 150 is unidirectionally conductive in the direction from the outside of the container 120 to the inside of the container 120.

[0126] In this embodiment, a water inlet hole is provided on the bottom wall or side wall of the container 120, and the water inlet hole longitudinally penetrates the bottom wall or side wall of the container 120. On this basis, the second end of the water supply pipeline 144 is connected to the water inlet hole. After the container 120 is transferred to the base 112, the water inlet hole is connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline 144, and the pump body 146 can pump the water in the liquid storage tank 142 into the cooking cavity 1102 through the water supply pipeline 144. Correspondingly, the connection between the water inlet hole and the water supply pipeline 144 can be disconnected by removing the container 120, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the container 120.

[0127] On this basis, a one-way valve 150 is also installed at the water inlet, and the one-way valve 150 is embedded in the water inlet, and the one-way valve 150 is unidirectional in the direction from the outside of the container 120 to the inside of the container 120. When water is poured into the cooking cavity 1102, the water in the water supply pipeline 144 is driven by the water pump to open the one-way valve 150 and flow into the cooking cavity 1102 to stew the food with the high-temperature water soaked in the food. After the stewing is completed, the container 120 is removed from the base 112. Since the one-way valve 150 is unidirectional from the outside to the inside, the one-way valve 150 can block the water inlet to prevent the water in the container 120 from leaking from the water inlet, thereby retaining the inherent function of the container 120 itself on the basis of meeting the water supply demand, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0128] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer 100 further includes: a sealing member 160 connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline 144 for sealing the water supply pipeline 144 and the one-way valve 150 .

[0129] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 further includes a seal 160, which is sleeved on the second end of the water supply pipe 144. After the container 120 is loaded into the base 112, the seal 160 abuts against the inner wall of the through hole and the bottom surface of the one-way valve 150, thereby sealing the gap between the through hole and the water supply pipe 144, and sealing the gap between the water supply pipe 144 and the one-way valve 150. Thus, the air fryer 100 is improved in sealing performance, water is prevented from leaking from the container 120, the air fryer 100 is protected from water erosion, and the safety and reliability of the air fryer 100 are improved.

[0130] Specifically, the sealing member 160 is a rubber plug, and a through hole is formed in the rubber plug to connect the second end of the water supply pipeline 144 and the one-way valve 150, so as to ensure that the water supply process is not affected. After the container 120 is installed in the base 112, the container 120 squeezes the sealing member 160, so that the gap between the through hole and the water supply pipeline 144 and the gap between the water supply pipeline 144 and the one-way valve 150 are filled by the deformed sealing member 160.

[0131] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the water supply pipe 144 includes: a first section 1442, which is provided on the base 112, and the first end of the first section 1442 is connected to the liquid storage tank 142; a second section 1444, which is provided on the cover body 114, and the first end of the second section 1444 is connected to the second end of the first section 1442, and the second end of the second section 1444 is arranged opposite to the opening of the container 120.

[0132] In this embodiment, the water supply assembly 140 supplies water into the container 120 through the opening at the top of the container 120. Specifically, the water supply pipeline 144 includes a first section 1442 and a second section 1444. The first section 1442 is arranged in the base 112, and the first end of the first section 1442 is connected to the liquid storage tank 142. The second section 1444 is arranged in the cover 114, and the first end of the second section 1444 is docked with the second end of the first section 1442, and the second end of the second section 1444 is arranged opposite to the opening of the container 120. After the cover 114 is installed, the second end of the first section 1442 is docked with the first end of the second section 1444, and the water supply pipeline 144 can fill water into the opening of the container 120. When the cover 114 is disassembled, the second end of the first section 1442 is disconnected from the first end of the second section 1444, so as to facilitate the storage and access of food and the container 120.

[0133] By setting the above-mentioned open water supply structure, it is possible to avoid changes to the container 120, reduce the impact of the water supply component 140 on the inherent functions of the container 120, and eliminate the risk of water leakage between the container 120 and the water supply component 140, so as to achieve the technical effect of optimizing the structural layout of the water supply component 140 and improving the safety and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0134] Specifically, the second section 1444 and the hot air assembly 130 share a set of heating structures. For example, the hot air assembly 130 heats the airflow through the heating tube 136. The second section 1444 is arranged opposite to the heating tube 136. The heating tube 136 can heat the liquid in the second section 1444 to obtain high-temperature water. The high-temperature water in the second section 1444 is injected into the cooking cavity 1102 to meet the high-temperature cooking requirements of the food. Thereafter, the hot air assembly 130 can maintain the temperature of the water by continuously inputting high-temperature airflow into the cooking cavity 1102 to extend the stewing time. This structural layout can reduce the structural complexity of the air fryer 100 on the basis of taking into account the water supply function and the stewing function, and reduce the cost of the air fryer 100.

[0135] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the base 112 includes a positioning groove 1122 , and the air fryer 100 further includes: a handle 122 , which is connected to the container 120 and embedded in the positioning groove 1122 .

[0136] In this embodiment, a groove is formed on the base 112, and the shape of the groove is consistent with the outer contour of the container 120. The container 120 can be positioned by inserting it into the groove. When the container 120 needs to be cleaned, the container 120 can be taken out of the groove, thereby providing convenient conditions for cleaning the container 120. At the same time, a positioning groove 1122 is also provided on the base 112, and the positioning groove 1122 is connected to the groove, and the positioning groove 1122 horizontally penetrates the side wall of the base 112.

[0137] On this basis, the air fryer 100 further includes a handle 122, which is connected to the outer wall of the container 120 and is located on the peripheral side of the container 120. The shape of the positioning groove 1122 is adapted to the outer contour of the handle 122. After the container 120 is inserted into the groove, the handle 122 is embedded in the positioning groove 1122, and the end of the handle 122 is exposed outside the base 112. The user can lift the handle 122 to remove the handle 122 and the container 120 from the base 112, thereby providing convenient conditions for the user to disassemble and assemble the container 120. At the same time, the positioning groove 1122 can also cooperate with the handle 122 to position the container 120, ensuring that the container 120 can be accurately installed in the predetermined position to prevent the container 120 from loosening and dislocation during the cooking process. Thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the structural stability of the air fryer 100 and providing convenient conditions for users.

[0138] like Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer 100 further includes: a heating element 170 , which is disposed on the body 110 and is used to heat the container 120 .

[0139] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 further includes a heating element 170, which is disposed on the body 110 and can heat the container 120 in the body 110. During the high-temperature stewing process, the water supply assembly 140 injects water into the container 120, and the heating element 170 heats the container 120. The heat is transferred to the water inside the container 120 via the container 120 to increase the temperature of the water, thereby stewing the food soaked in the water with high-temperature water to obtain food with a firm outer skin and good taste. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the functions of the air fryer 100, simplifying the cooking process of specific food, and improving the quality of the resulting food.

[0140] Specifically, an electric heating element can be selected as the heating element 170, which is installed on the base 112 and located below the container 120. After the installation of the container 120 is completed, the bottom wall or side wall of the container 120 contacts the electric heating element. After power is turned on, the electric heating element generates heat and transfers the heat to the container 120 through contact, so that the container 120 is heated up, thereby meeting the stewing demand through the high-temperature container 120. An electromagnetic coil can also be selected as the heating element 170. The electromagnetic coil is arranged in the base 112 and is also located below the container 120. At the same time, the container 120 is formed by a magnetic conductive material. After the electromagnetic coil is powered on, a heating electromagnetic field is generated. The magnetic conductive container 120 absorbs energy and heats up in the heating electromagnetic field, so that the water and food in the cooking cavity 1102 are heated through the high-temperature container 120, thereby meeting the stewing demand. In this regard, the present application does not make a rigid limitation on the specific structural form of the heating element 170, and it is sufficient to meet the heating demand of the water in the container 120.

[0141] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer 100 also includes: a sensor 180, which is arranged on the cover 114, and the sensor 180 is used to measure the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity 1102 when the hot air component 130 is working; a controller 182, which is connected to the sensor 180, the heating element 170 and the water supply component 140, and is used to control the operation of the heating element 170 and the water supply component 140 according to the temperature rise rate.

[0142] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 further includes a sensor 180 and a controller 182. The sensor 180 is mounted on the cover 114. After the cover 114 is closed, the sensor 180 can contact the gas in the cooking cavity 1102. The controller 182 is arranged on the base 112 or the cover 114. The controller 182 is connected to the sensor 180, the heating element 170 and the water supply assembly 140 to control the operation of the heating element 170 and the water supply assembly 140. During the process of frying food by high-temperature airflow, the sensor 180 can detect the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity 1102. The controller 182 can determine the mass of the food placed in the cooking cavity 1102 according to the temperature rise rate. During the stewing process, the controller 182 can determine the corresponding water volume and stewing temperature according to the previously obtained mass, and then control the water supply assembly 140 to inject sufficient water into the cooking cavity 1102, and keep the water at around the stewing temperature by controlling the heating element 170. Thereby, the automatic stewing of food is completed, and the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the air fryer 100 is achieved, the automation and intelligence of the air fryer 100 are improved, and the quality of the cooked food is improved.

[0143] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the hot air assembly 130 includes: a motor 132, which is arranged on the main body 110; a fan blade 134, which is connected to the output shaft of the motor 132 and faces the cooking cavity 1102; and a heating tube 136, which is connected to the main body 110 and coiled around the circumference of the fan blade 134.

[0144] In this embodiment, the hot air assembly 130 includes a motor 132, a fan blade 134 and a heating pipe 136. The motor 132 is mounted on the body 110. The fan blade 134 is sleeved on the output shaft of the motor 132. After the motor 132 is turned on, the fan blade 134 rotates along with the output shaft of the motor 132. The fan blade 134 faces the cooking cavity 1102 below to ensure that the airflow blown by the fan blade 134 can act on the food in the cooking cavity 1102. The heating pipe 136 is arranged opposite to the fan blade 134, and the heating pipe 136 is located below the fan blade 134 to heat the airflow blown by the fan blade 134 through the heating pipe 136, so as to ensure that the hot air assembly 130 can output high-temperature airflow, so as to quickly heat the surface of the food through the temperature-sensitive airflow to simulate a crispy taste similar to frying.

[0145] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer 100 further includes: a sensor 180, and the sensor 180 is used to measure the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity 1102 when the hot air assembly 130 is working.

[0146] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer 100 further includes: a controller 182 connected to the sensor 180, the heating element 170 and the water supply component 140; wherein the controller 182 is used to control the water supply amount of the water supply component 140 according to the temperature rise rate, and the controller 182 is also used to control the heating time of the heating element 170 according to the temperature rise rate;

[0147] The water supply and temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship:

[0148] m=0.8×m 1 ×k 1 ÷k;

[0149] The heating time and temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship:

[0150] t=1.1×t 1 ×k 1 ÷k;

[0151] m is the water supply, m 1 is the full load water supply of the cooking chamber 1102 under full load, k is the temperature rise rate, k 1 is the full load temperature rise rate of the cooking chamber 1102 under full load, t is the heating time, t 1 It is the full load heating time when the cooking chamber 1102 is fully loaded.

[0152] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 further includes a sensor 180 and a controller 182. The sensor 180 is mounted on the cover 114. After the cover 114 is closed, the sensor 180 can contact the gas in the cooking cavity 1102. The controller 182 is arranged on the base 112 or the cover 114. The controller 182 is connected to the sensor 180, the heating element 170 and the water supply assembly 140 to control the operation of the heating element 170 and the water supply assembly 140. During the process of frying food by high-temperature airflow, the sensor 180 can detect the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity 1102. The controller 182 can determine the mass of the food placed in the cooking cavity 1102 according to the temperature rise rate. During the stewing process, the controller 182 can determine the corresponding water volume and stewing temperature according to the previously obtained mass, and then control the water supply assembly 140 to inject sufficient water into the cooking cavity 1102, and keep the water at around the stewing temperature by controlling the heating element 170. Thereby, the automatic stewing of food is completed, and the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the air fryer 100 is achieved, the automation and intelligence of the air fryer 100 are improved, and the quality of the cooked food is improved.

[0153] Specifically, the baking temperature rise rate k=ΔT÷Δt, ΔT is the temperature change, and Δt is the baking time.

[0154] When the amount of food in the container 120 is the largest, the baking temperature rise rate is k1 , the amount of water added is m 1 , where m 1 This is obtained based on the size of the container 120 and the power of the heating tube of the hot air assembly 130 through experimental testing.

[0155] Amount of water added for stewing m = 0.8 × m 1 ×k 1 ÷k, where 0.8 is the water correction factor.

[0156] Stewing time t = 1.1 × t 1 ×k 1 ÷k.

[0157] When the amount of food in the container 120 is the maximum, the stewing time is t 1 , where t 1 According to the experimental test of the size of the container 120 and the power of the bottom heating system, 1.1 is the stewing time correction factor.

[0158] like Fig. 9 As shown, the working process of the air fryer is as follows:

[0159] Step 902, the hot air component starts working;

[0160] Step 904, the controller records the temperature rise rate during the baking temperature rise stage;

[0161] Step 906, determining the amount of water to be added for stewing and the stewing time according to the temperature rise rate;

[0162] Step 908, determining whether the baking temperature rise stage is over, if the determination result is yes, executing step 910, if the determination result is no, executing step 904;

[0163] Step 910, the water supply component starts working;

[0164] Step 912, determining whether the amount of water added reaches the amount of water added for stewing, if the determination result is yes, executing step 914, if the determination result is no, executing step 910;

[0165] Step 914, the water supply component stops working and the heating element starts working;

[0166] Step 916, determining whether the working time of the heating element reaches the stewing time, if the determination result is yes, executing step 918, if the determination result is no, executing step 914;

[0167] Step 918, the heating element stops working.

[0168] Specifically, in step 906, the baking temperature rise rate k=ΔT÷Δt, ΔT is the temperature change, and Δt is the baking time.

[0169] When the amount of food in the pot is the largest, the baking temperature rise rate is k 1 , the amount of water added is m 1 , where m 1 The result is obtained based on the size of the pot and the power of the heating tube of the hot air component.

[0170] Amount of water added for stewing m = 0.8 × m 1 ×k 1 ÷k, where 0.8 is the water correction factor.

[0171] Stewing time t = 1.1 × t 1 ×k 1 ÷k.

[0172] When the amount of food in the pot is the largest, the stewing time is t 1 , where t 1 According to the experimental test of pot size and bottom heating system power, 1.1 is the correction factor for stewing time.

[0173] like Fig.10 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer, the control method is used to control the operation of the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, and the control method includes:

[0174] Step 1002, obtaining cooking instructions;

[0175] Step 1004, controlling the hot air component and the water supply component to work in sequence according to the cooking instructions.

[0176] This embodiment defines a control method for controlling an air fryer in any of the above embodiments. The air fryer includes a body and a hot air assembly, wherein the body is a main frame structure of the air fryer, wherein a cooking cavity is formed in the body. The hot air assembly is mounted on the body, and after being turned on, the hot air assembly can blow high-temperature air into the cooking cavity to heat the food placed in the cooking cavity by the high-temperature air flow, and specifically, the high-temperature air flow can quickly heat up the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and a shiny color.

[0177] The air fryer also includes a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the water supply component is turned on, the water supply component can transport water to the cooking cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0178] On this basis, after the air fryer is turned on, the cooking instructions are first obtained. The cooking instructions can be edited and generated by the user terminal, or automatically generated after the user touches the control panel of the air fryer. After obtaining the cooking instructions, the hot air component is first controlled to work according to the cooking instructions, so as to heat the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component. After the hot air heating demand is met, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the cooking cavity to automatically add the water required for stewing.

[0179] For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Then, the water supply component is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. This solves the defects of the related technology that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and the need for multiple devices to work together. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the functions of the air fryer, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer, and simplifying the cooking process.

[0180] Among them, during the stewing process, the air fryer can heat the water in the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component, and can also directly heat the cooking cavity through the heating element.

[0181] like Fig.11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the step of controlling the hot air component and the water supply component to work in sequence according to the cooking instruction includes:

[0182] Step 1102, determining target parameters according to the cooking instruction, the target parameters including a first target duration;

[0183] Step 1104, controlling the hot air component to turn on;

[0184] Step 1106, after the hot air component runs for the first target time, turn off the hot air component and control the water supply component to operate.

[0185] In this embodiment, the cooking instruction includes the type information and quality information of the food, wherein different types of food under unit weight correspond to different hot air heating times, and on this basis, the greater the total weight of the food, the longer the hot air heating time required. In this regard, after obtaining the cooking instruction, the corresponding first target time is determined according to the cooking instruction. Thereafter, the hot air component is controlled to turn on and start timing. When the working time of the hot air component is greater than the first target time, the hot air component may be turned off and the water supply component may be controlled to turn on.

[0186] The control method can control the hot air component to start and stop automatically according to the cooking instructions, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control, and ensuring that the working time of the hot air component can meet the baking and heating requirements of the food in the cooking cavity, and ensure that the food enters the stewing stage after being fully heated. This optimizes the workflow of the air fryer, improves the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improves the quality of the final food.

[0187] like Fig.12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the target parameter also includes a target water supply volume, and the steps of controlling the operation of the water supply component include:

[0188] Step 1202, start the water supply component and obtain the current water volume in the cooking cavity;

[0189] Step 1204, based on the current water volume reaching the target water supply volume, control the water supply component to close.

[0190] In this embodiment, the cooking instruction includes information about the type and quality of the food, wherein different types of food correspond to different amounts of water per unit weight, and on this basis, the greater the total weight of the food, the greater the amount of water required. In this regard, after obtaining the cooking instruction, the corresponding target water supply amount is determined according to the cooking instruction, and then after the water supply component is controlled to be turned on, the current water amount in the cooking cavity is detected according to the water amount detector set in the cooking cavity. Since the water supply component continues to supply water to the cooking cavity, the current water amount in the cooking cavity gradually increases. When it is determined that the current water amount reaches the target water supply amount, the water supply component is controlled to be turned off to complete the automatic water supply operation.

[0191] The control method can control the water supply component to automatically start and stop according to the cooking instructions, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control on the one hand, and ensuring that the water supply of the water supply component can meet the stewing needs of the food in the cooking cavity on the other hand. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the workflow of the air fryer, improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improving the quality of the final food.

[0192] like Fig.13 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes a sensor, and the steps of controlling the operation of the water supply component include:

[0193] Step 1302, obtaining the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the operation of the hot air component through a sensor;

[0194] Step 1304, determining a second target duration according to the temperature rise rate;

[0195] Step 1306, controlling the water supply component to operate for a second target duration.

[0196] In this embodiment, the air fryer further includes a sensor, which is disposed on the body and is used to sense the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the operation of the hot air component. In this regard, in the process of controlling the hot air component to operate for the first target duration, the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the process is obtained by the sensor, and then the corresponding second target duration is determined according to the temperature rise rate, wherein the amount of food placed in the cooking cavity is negatively correlated with the temperature rise rate, and the determined second target duration corresponds to the amount of food. Finally, the water supply component is controlled to operate for the second target duration to ensure that the amount of water provided by the water supply component can meet the food stewing requirements.

[0197] The control method can automatically determine the amount of food in the cooking cavity according to the temperature rise rate sensed by the sensor, and automatically generate the water supply time required by the water supply component according to the actual amount, so as to control the automatic start and stop of the water supply component, thereby eliminating the complicated operation of manual intervention control on the one hand, and ensuring that the water supply of the water supply component can meet the stewing needs of the food in the cooking cavity on the other hand. This can optimize the workflow of the air fryer, improve the automation and intelligence of the air fryer, and improve the quality of the final food.

[0198] In some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the air fryer further includes a heating element, and the control method further includes: controlling the heating element to heat the cooking cavity.

[0199] In this embodiment, the air fryer further comprises a heating element, which is arranged on the body. When the heating element is turned on, the heating element can heat the cooking cavity to increase the temperature of the water and food in the cooking cavity. On this basis, after the water supply component is controlled to complete the automatic water supply, the heating element is turned on to heat the water for soaking the food for stewing.

[0200] Specifically, the stewing time can be determined according to the cooking instruction, and the stewing time can also be obtained according to the temperature rise rate sensed by the sensor. After determining that the working time of the heating element meets the stewing requirement, the heating element is turned off to complete the entire cooking process.

[0201] like Fig.14 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a control device 1400 for an air fryer, which is used to control the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, and the control device includes:

[0202] An acquisition module 1402 is used to acquire cooking instructions;

[0203] The control module 1404 is used to control the hot air component and the water supply component to work in sequence according to the cooking instructions.

[0204] This embodiment defines a control device 1400 for controlling the air fryer in any of the above embodiments. The air fryer includes a body and a hot air component, wherein the body is the main frame structure of the air fryer, wherein a cooking cavity is formed in the body. The hot air component is mounted on the body, and after being turned on, the hot air component can blow high-temperature air into the cooking cavity to heat the food placed in the cooking cavity by the high-temperature air flow, and the high-temperature air flow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and shiny color.

[0205] The air fryer also includes a water supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the water supply component is turned on, the water supply component can transport water to the cooking cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0206] On this basis, the control device includes an acquisition module 1402 and a control module 1404. After the air fryer is turned on, the acquisition module 1402 first acquires a cooking instruction, which can be edited and generated by a user terminal, or automatically generated after the user touches the control panel of the air fryer. After acquiring the cooking instruction, the control module 1404 first controls the hot air component to work according to the cooking instruction, so as to heat the cooking cavity with the help of the high-temperature airflow generated by the hot air component. After the hot air heating demand is met, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to supply water to the cooking cavity, so as to automatically add the water required for stewing.

[0207] For example, in the process of cooking meatballs, the surface of the meatballs is first heated by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. Then, the water supply component is controlled to inject water into the cooking cavity to stew the soup into the meatballs and optimize the taste of the meatballs. This solves the defects of the related technology that the cooking process is complicated, the operation is inconvenient, and the need for multiple devices to work together. This achieves the technical effect of broadening the functions of the air fryer, improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer, and simplifying the cooking process.

[0208] like Fig.15 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a control device 1500 for an air fryer, the control device comprising: a memory 1502 on which programs or instructions are stored; a processor 1504, configured to implement the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments when executing the programs or instructions.

[0209] In this embodiment, a control device 1500 for an air fryer is proposed. The control device 1500 for an air fryer includes a memory 1502 and a processor 1504. The processor 1504 executes the program or instruction stored in the memory 1502 to implement the control method for an air fryer in any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the control device 1500 for an air fryer has the advantages of the control method for an air fryer in any of the above embodiments, and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the control method for an air fryer in any of the above embodiments. To avoid repetition, it will not be described here.

[0210] An embodiment of the present invention provides a readable storage medium on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments are implemented.

[0211] In this embodiment, a readable storage medium is proposed, which stores a program or instruction. The program or instruction is executed by a processor to implement the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the readable storage medium has the advantages of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments, and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments. To avoid repetition, it will not be described here.

[0212] The methods may be implemented in a variety of different ways depending on the specific features and / or example applications. For example, the methods may be implemented by a combination of hardware, firmware, and / or software. For example, in a hardware implementation, the processor may be implemented in one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, electronic devices, other device units for performing the above functions, and / or combinations thereof.

[0213] A computer readable storage medium may be a tangible device that can retain and store instructions for use by an instruction execution device. A computer readable storage medium may be an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the above devices, but is not limited thereto. A non-exhaustive list of more specific examples of computer readable storage media includes: portable computer floppy disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD), memory card, floppy disk, encoding mechanical device (such as a punch card or a groove with a raised structure with instructions recorded) and any suitable combination of the above devices. The computer readable storage medium used herein should not be understood as a transmission signal itself, such as a radio wave or other freely propagating electromagnetic wave, an electromagnetic wave propagating through a waveguide or other transmission medium, or an electrical signal transmitted through a wire, etc.

[0214] like Fig.16 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides an air fryer 1600, and the air fryer 1600 includes: a control device 1400 for an air fryer as in any of the above embodiments; or a readable storage medium 1602 as in any of the above embodiments.

[0215] In this embodiment, an air fryer 1600 including the control device in any of the above embodiments or the readable storage medium 1602 in any of the above embodiments is proposed, so the air fryer 1600 has the advantages of the control device in any of the above embodiments and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the control device in any of the above embodiments, or the air fryer 1600 has the advantages of the readable storage medium 1602 in any of the above embodiments and can achieve the technical effects that can be achieved by the readable storage medium 1602 in any of the above embodiments. To avoid repetition, it will not be repeated here. It should be clarified that in the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more than two. Unless otherwise clearly defined, the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper" and "lower" is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the purpose of more conveniently describing the present invention and making the description process simpler, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have the specific orientation described, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so these descriptions cannot be understood as limiting the present invention; the terms "connect", "install", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection between multiple objects, or a detachable connection between multiple objects, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection between multiple objects, or an indirect connection between multiple objects through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances of the above data.

[0216] In the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0217] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air fryer, characterized in that: include: A body, the body comprising a cooking cavity; A hot air component, disposed on the main body, for blowing high-temperature air into the cooking cavity; A water supply component is arranged on the main body and is used for supplying water into the cooking cavity.

2. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply assembly comprises: A liquid storage tank, arranged on the main body; a water supply pipeline, wherein a first end of the water supply pipeline is in communication with the liquid storage tank, and a second end of the water supply pipeline is in communication with the cooking cavity; The pump body is arranged in the water supply pipeline.

3. The air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body comprises: Base; A container is arranged on the base, and the container encloses a cooking cavity.

4. The air fryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall or the side wall of the container includes a water inlet hole, the water supply pipeline is arranged on the base, and the second end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the water inlet hole. The air fryer also includes: A one-way valve is arranged at the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve conducts unidirectionally in a direction from the outside of the container to the inside of the container.

5. The air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A sealing member is connected to the second end of the water supply pipeline and is used for sealing the water supply pipeline and the one-way valve.

6. The air fryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body also includes a cover body, which is connected to the base and covers the container, and the hot air component and the liquid storage tank are arranged on the cover body.

7. The air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water supply pipeline comprises: A first section, disposed on the base, wherein a first end of the first section is in communication with the liquid storage tank; The second section is arranged on the cover body, the first end of the second section is communicated with the second end of the first section, and the second end of the second section is arranged opposite to the opening of the container.

8. The air fryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A heating element is arranged on the main body and is used for heating the container.

9. The air fryer according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A sensor is used to measure the temperature rise rate in the cooking cavity when the hot air component is working.

10. The air fryer according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: A controller connected to the sensor, the heating element and the water supply assembly; Wherein, the controller is used to control the water supply amount of the water supply component according to the temperature rise rate, and the controller is also used to control the heating time of the heating element according to the temperature rise rate; The water supply and the temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship: m=0.8×m1×k1÷k; The heating time and the temperature rise rate satisfy the following relationship: t=1.1×t1×k1÷k; m is the water supply, m1 is the full load water supply when the cooking chamber is fully loaded, k is the temperature rise rate, k1 is the full load temperature rise rate when the cooking chamber is fully loaded, t is the heating time, and t1 is the full load heating time when the cooking chamber is fully loaded.

11. A control method for an air fryer, characterized in that: Used to control the air fryer according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the control method comprising: Get cooking instructions; The hot air component and the water supply component are controlled to work in sequence according to the cooking instruction.

12. The control method of the air fryer according to claim 11, characterized in that: The step of controlling the hot air component and the water supply component to work sequentially according to the cooking instruction comprises: Determine target parameters according to the cooking instruction, wherein the target parameters include a first target duration; Controlling the hot air component to turn on; After the hot air component runs for the first target time period, the hot air component is turned off and the water supply component is controlled to operate.

13. The control method of the air fryer according to claim 12, characterized in that: The target parameter also includes a target water supply volume, and the step of controlling the operation of the water supply component includes: Turning on the water supply component and obtaining the current amount of water in the cooking cavity; Based on the current water volume reaching the target water supply volume, the water supply component is controlled to be closed.

14. The control method of the air fryer according to claim 12, characterized in that: The air fryer further comprises a sensor, and the step of controlling the operation of the water supply component comprises: Acquiring the temperature rise rate of the cooking cavity during the operation of the hot air component by means of the sensor; Determining a second target duration according to the temperature rise rate; Control the water supply component to operate for the second target time period.

15. The control method of an air fryer according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The air fryer further includes a heating element, and the control method further includes: The heating element is controlled to heat the cooking cavity.

16. A control device for an air fryer, characterized in that: Used to control the air fryer according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the control device comprises: An acquisition module, used to acquire cooking instructions; The control module is used to control the hot air component and the water supply component to work in sequence according to the cooking instructions.

17. A control device for an air fryer, characterized in that: include: A memory on which programs or instructions are stored; The processor is configured to implement the steps of the air fryer control method according to any one of claims 11 to 15 when executing the program or instruction.

18. A readable storage medium having a program or instruction stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the air fryer according to any one of claims 11 to 15 are implemented.

19. An air fryer, characterized in that: include: A control device as claimed in claim 16 or 17; or The readable storage medium as claimed in claim 18.

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