Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment. The cooking equipment comprises a storage utensil, a cooking utensil, a clamping and locking piece and a feeding device. The material storage device comprises a material storage cavity and a first pipeline assembly. The cooking utensil comprises a pot body and a cover body. The first end of the first pipeline assembly communicates with the material storage cavity. The cover body comprises a containing cavity and a second pipeline assembly. The first end of the second pipeline assembly is used for being in butt joint with the second end of the first pipeline assembly, and the second end communicates with the containing cavity. The locking member is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The feeding device is used for transferring the solid food materials in the storage cavity into the containing cavity through the first pipeline assembly and the second pipeline assembly. And the clamping and locking piece is used for connecting the storage appliance with the cover body at the clamping and locking position and disconnecting the storage appliance with the cover body at the unlocking position in the state that the cover body covers the cooker body.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, in particular to a cooking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing automatic rice cooker is provided with a rice bin, which can automatically complete the functions of adding rice and water and cooking. The rice bin is arranged on the cover body. If the cover body is mistakenly opened when the rice bin is working, an accident will occur. Therefore, a cooking device is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0003] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the summary part of the application, which will be further described in detail in the specific embodiment part. The summary part of the application does not mean to try to limit the key features and necessary technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to try to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present application provides a cooking device, which comprises:

[0005] A storage appliance, which comprises:

[0006] A storage cavity for storing solid food material, and

[0007] A first pipeline assembly, a first end of the first pipeline assembly being in communication with the storage cavity, a cooking appliance, which comprises:

[0008] A pot body for heating the solid food material, and

[0009] A cover body for covering the pot body, the cover body comprising a containing cavity and a second pipeline assembly, wherein the containing cavity is used for containing at least the solid food material, a first end of the second pipeline assembly is used for abutting against a second end of the first pipeline assembly, and a second end of the second pipeline assembly is in communication with the containing cavity;

[0010] A locking piece being movable between a locking position and an unlocking position; and

[0011] A feeding device for transferring the solid food material in the storage cavity to the processing cavity through the first pipeline assembly and the second pipeline assembly,

[0012] The locking piece is used for connecting the storage appliance with the cover body in the locking position to limit the cover body from being opened, and disconnecting the storage appliance from the cover body in the unlocking position to enable the cover body to be opened when the cover body covers the pot body.

[0013] According to the application, the latching member is used to latch the cover and the storage appliance when the cover covers the pot body, so that the cover cannot move relative to the storage appliance, and thus the cover can be latched so as not to be opened. Therefore, the cooking device can latch the cover when the feeding or the accommodation cavity is working, and thus accidents can be avoided.

[0014] Optionally, in the state that the cover covers the pot body, one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is configured to be movable, so that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly have a docking state of relative connection and a separation state of relative separation, the latching member is connected to the movable one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly, and the latching member moves when the movable one moves.

[0015] According to the application, the feeding channel can be connected or disconnected, the latching member is connected to the movable pipe end to realize synchronous action with the pipe, and the control efficiency of the cooking device is improved.

[0016] Optionally, in the state that the cover covers the pot body, the second end of the first pipe assembly is configured to be movable relative to the storage cavity between a docking position and a separation position, the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are in relative connection when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the docking position, the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are in relative separation when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the separation position, the latching member is arranged on the storage appliance and connected to the second end of the first pipe assembly.

[0017] According to the application, the pipe on one side of the storage cavity is movable, the design of the cover can be simplified, the volume and weight of the cover are reduced, and the opening and closing of the cover is more convenient.

[0018] Optionally, the storage appliance further comprises an acting assembly connected to the second end of the first pipe assembly and used to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly to move,

[0019] The acting assembly is further connected to the latching member and used to drive the latching member to move.

[0020] According to the application, the movable pipe end and the latching member are driven to act by the acting assembly, and synchronous action is facilitated.

[0021] Optionally, the storage device further comprises a restoring member, the second end of the first pipe assembly is moved from the docking position to the separated position under the action of the acting assembly, and is moved from the separated position to the docking position under the action of the restoring member.

[0022] According to the present application, the moving pipe end is moved under the double actions of the acting assembly and the restoring member.

[0023] Optionally, the storage device and the cooking device are arranged adjacently, the second end of the first pipe assembly is opened on the side of the storage device facing the cover, the first end of the second pipe assembly is opened on the side of the cover facing the storage device, and the locking member is arranged on the side of the storage device facing the cover.

[0024] According to the present application, the feeding channel and the locking member are arranged close to each other.

[0025] Optionally, the storage device and the cooking device are arranged along a first direction,

[0026] the second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity along the first direction between the docking position and the separated position,

[0027] the locking member is movable along the first direction between the locking position and the unlocking position,

[0028] the acting assembly is used for driving the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member to move along the first direction.

[0029] According to the present application, the moving direction of the moving pipe end and the locking member is convenient for realizing the respective functions.

[0030] Optionally, the acting assembly comprises an acting member, the acting member is connected to the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member at the same time, and is used for driving the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member to move.

[0031] According to the present application, the moving pipe end and the locking member accept the action of the same component, which is advantageous for realizing synchronous movement, and the cooking device is compact in structure.

[0032] Optionally, the shell of the storage device is provided with a first opening, when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the docking position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is connected with the first opening, so that the solid food material in the first pipe assembly can enter the second pipe assembly, and when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the separated position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is away from the first opening,

[0033] The action member is a baffle that shields and opens the first opening, and the baffle is movable relative to the storage cavity between a shielding position that shields the first opening and an opening position that opens the first opening,

[0034] When the baffle is in the shielding position, the baffle causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the separated position and causes the locking member to be in the unlocked position.

[0035] According to the present application, the pipe end and the locking member that are moved are both driven by the baffle, and the baffle can also shield the discharge opening of the storage appliance to prevent foreign matter from entering the interior of the discharge appliance. The baffle has multiple functions and the cooking device has a compact structure. When the discharge opening of the storage appliance is closed, the feeding channel is disconnected, and the cover cannot be opened.

[0036] Optionally, when the baffle is in the opening position, the baffle causes the locking member to be in the locked position and allows the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the docking position.

[0037] According to the present application, when the discharge opening of the storage appliance is opened, the feeding channel is connected, and at this time, feeding can be performed, and the cover cannot be opened to avoid accidents.

[0038] Optionally, the baffle is also movable relative to the storage cavity between an additional shielding position and the shielding position, and when the baffle is in the additional shielding position, the baffle causes the locking member to be in the locked position and causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the separated position.

[0039] According to the present application, when the baffle is in the additional shielding position, the feeding pipe is disconnected, and the cover cannot be opened. The cooking device can make the cover unable to be opened in a link in which the holding cavity works without feeding, and accidents caused by the cover being mistakenly opened can be avoided.

[0040] Optionally, when the baffle is in the additional shielding position, the baffle shields the first opening.

[0041] According to the present application, as long as the feeding channel is disconnected, the storage opening of the storage appliance is closed, thereby preventing foreign matter from entering the storage appliance.

[0042] Optionally, the baffle is movable relative to the storage cavity in a second direction between the additional shielding position, the shielding position, and the opening position, and the additional shielding position and the opening position are respectively located on both sides of the shielding position.

[0043] According to the present application, the moving direction of the baffle is simple and easy to control.

[0044] Optionally, the latching position is closer to the cover than the unlocking position.

[0045] The latching member comprises a connecting groove extending along the second direction for accommodating a portion of the baffle, and a middle portion of the connecting groove is closer to the cover than two end portions of the connecting groove.

[0046] According to the present application, the latching member is simple in structure.

[0047] Optionally, the middle portion of the connecting groove and the two end portions of the connecting groove extend along the second direction, and a portion of the connecting groove between the middle portion and the end portions is configured to be inclined with respect to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0048] According to the present application, the latching member can smoothly move in the connecting groove.

[0049] Optionally, the restoring member is configured as an elastic member; or

[0050] The restoring member is configured as a magnetic member.

[0051] According to the present application, the restoring member can be flexibly arranged.

[0052] Optionally, the acting assembly further comprises a first driving device for providing a driving force for moving the acting member.

[0053] According to the present application, the first driving device provides the driving force for moving the acting member.

[0054] Optionally, the acting assembly further comprises a first transmission device for connecting the first driving device and the acting member.

[0055] According to the present application, the first transmission device transmits the driving force of the first driving device to the acting member.

[0056] Optionally, the first transmission device comprises a matched screw rod and screw nut, the screw rod extends along the second direction, and the screw nut is connected to the acting member,

[0057] The first driving device is configured as a motor for driving the screw rod to rotate.

[0058] According to the present application, the first driving device and the first transmission device are simple in control and stable in performance.

[0059] Optionally, at least one of the portion of the baffle for contacting the second end portion of the first pipe assembly and the portion of the second end portion of the first pipe assembly for contacting the baffle comprises an inclined action surface, and the inclined action surface is inclined with respect to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0060] According to the application, the inclined surface can change the moving direction.

[0061] Optionally, the second direction is an up-down direction; and / or

[0062] The storage device further comprises a second guide assembly extending along the second direction, the second guide assembly being connected to the baffle for guiding the baffle to move along the second direction.

[0063] According to the application, the baffle moves along the up-down direction. The second guide assembly is beneficial to the stable movement of the baffle.

[0064] Optionally, an axis of the opening of the second end of the first pipe assembly extends along the first direction, at least one of two outer sides of the pipe wall of the second end of the first pipe assembly spaced apart along a third direction is provided with a contact portion, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other;

[0065] The baffle comprises:

[0066] a shielding portion movable along the second direction between the additional shielding position, the shielding position and the open position, and

[0067] at least one protruding rib provided on at least one of two sides of the shielding portion spaced apart along the third direction, protruding towards the second end of the first pipe assembly along the first direction, the protruding rib being correspondingly arranged with the contact portion and being used to contact the corresponding contact portion, and one of the protruding ribs being connected to the locking member.

[0068] According to the application, the baffle is designed to match the second end of the first pipe assembly, realizing the dual functions of driving and shielding.

[0069] Optionally, the first direction is a horizontal direction; and / or

[0070] The storage device further comprises a first guide assembly extending along the first direction, the first guide assembly being connected to the second end of the first pipe assembly for guiding the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction.

[0071] According to the application, the second end of the first pipe assembly moves along the horizontal direction. The first guide assembly is beneficial to the stable movement of the second end of the first pipe assembly.

[0072] Optionally, a third guiding assembly is arranged in the storage device, extending along the first direction, connected to the locking member, for guiding the locking member to move along the first direction; and / or

[0073] The side of the cover body facing the storage device is provided with a locking hole, and when the locking member is in the locking position, part of the locking member extends into the locking hole.

[0074] According to the present application, the third guiding assembly facilitates the stable movement of the locking member. The method of locking the cover body by the locking member is simple.

[0075] Optionally, at least one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a flexible member at the opening for docking, so that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are in sealed contact when docked; and / or

[0076] The distance between the docking position and the separation position along the first direction is 1mm to 20mm.

[0077] According to the present application, the flexible member enables the two pipe sections to be docked in a sealed manner, so that the feeding pipe does not leak at the docking position. The movement of the pipe end by 1mm to 20mm can ensure that the two pipe sections are sufficiently separated, and does not occupy too much space.

[0078] Optionally, the inner surface of the pipe wall at the opening for docking of one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a guiding surface inclined with respect to the first direction, so that the inner diameter of the pipe end is larger closer to the end surface, to accommodate the opening for docking of the other; and / or

[0079] The outer surface of the pipe wall at the opening for docking of one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a guiding surface inclined with respect to the first direction, so that the outer diameter of the pipe end is smaller closer to the end surface, to be inserted into the opening for docking of the other.

[0080] According to the present application, the guiding surface enables the two pipe sections to be docked well even in the presence of position errors.

[0081] Optionally, the feeding device is configured as a suction device for suctioning air from the accommodation cavity, and in the docking state, the solid food material in the storage cavity can enter the processing cavity through the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly under the action of the suction device; and / or

[0082] The feeding device is used for transferring the solid food material in the storage cavity to the accommodating cavity through the first pipeline assembly and the second pipeline assembly in the docking state.

[0083] According to the present application, the cooking device feeds by wind force. The feeding device feeds in the case of communication of the feeding channel, avoiding accidents.

[0084] Optionally,

[0085] The locking member is arranged in one or both of the storage appliance and the cover body; or

[0086] The locking member is arranged in the storage appliance, and an additional opening is arranged in the housing of the storage appliance, and the locking member extends out of the additional opening to connect the cover body in the locked position.

[0087] According to the present application, the position of the locking member can be flexibly arranged.

[0088] Optionally, the locking member is arranged in the storage appliance, and the storage appliance further comprises:

[0089] A first opening is arranged in the housing of the storage appliance, and the second end of the first pipeline assembly is connected to the first end of the second pipeline assembly through the first opening; and

[0090] A baffle is arranged for shielding and opening the first opening, and the baffle drives the locking member to move between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0091] According to the present application, the baffle of the discharge opening of the storage appliance drives the locking member to move, so that the locking member is linked with the opening and closing of the discharge opening, and the cooking device is compact in structure and high in control efficiency.

[0092] Optionally,

[0093] When the baffle opens the first opening, the baffle makes the locking member be in the locked position; and / or

[0094] When the baffle shields the first opening, the baffle makes the locking member be in the locked position or the unlocked position.

[0095] According to the present application, when the discharge opening is opened, the feeding work can be performed, and at this time, the cover body cannot be opened to avoid accidents. When the discharge opening is closed, the cover body can be opened or cannot be opened according to specific conditions.

[0096] Optionally, the accommodating cavity is a material washing cavity for washing the solid food material.

[0097] According to the present application, the cooking device can automatically wash the material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0098] The following drawings for the present application are hereby incorporated into this application as part of the present application for the purpose of understanding the present application. The drawings in the present application show representative embodiments of the present application for the purpose of explaining the principles of the present application, and are not limiting of the present application.

[0099] In the drawings:

[0100] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0101] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 is a perspective exploded view of a cooking apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

[0102] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 is a side sectional view of a cooking apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

[0103] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 2;

[0104] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 is a perspective exploded view of a portion of components of a cooking apparatus shown in FIG. 1, in which a first pipe assembly and a second pipe assembly are shown;

[0105] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a view of a second end portion of the second pipe assembly shown in FIG. 3;

[0106] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a partial side sectional view of a first example of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly shown in FIG. 3, in which the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a docked state;

[0107] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a partial side sectional view of a first example of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly shown in FIG. 3, in which the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a separated state;

[0108] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a partial side sectional view of a second example of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly shown in FIG. 3, in which the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a docked state;

[0109] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is a partial side sectional view of a second example of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly shown in FIG. 3, in which the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a separated state;

[0110] Figure 11 for Figure 5 A partial side sectional view of a third example of the first and second pipe assemblies shown, wherein the first and second pipe assemblies are in a separated state;

[0111] Figure 12 for Figure 5 A partial side sectional view of a fourth example of the first and second pipe assemblies shown, wherein the first and second pipe assemblies are in a separated state;

[0112] Figure 13 This is a side sectional view of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, wherein part of the cover is omitted and the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the docking position;

[0113] Figure 14 This is a side cross-sectional view of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, wherein part of the cover is omitted and the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the separated position;

[0114] Figure 15 for Figure 13 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shielding component that plays a role in the process;

[0115] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of some components of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, showing the connection relationship between the actuating component and the second end of the first pipe assembly, with the shielding member in the open position;

[0116] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of some components of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, showing the connection relationship between the action component and the second end of the first pipe assembly, with the shielding member located in the shielding position;

[0117] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A side view of the locking mechanism in the middle;

[0118] Figure 19 This is a side cross-sectional view of some components of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, wherein the blocking member is in the blocking position and the locking member is in the unlocked position;

[0119] Figure 20 This is a side cross-sectional view of some components of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of the present application, wherein the shielding member is in the open position and the locking member is in the locked position;

[0120] Figure 21Fig. 2 is a side sectional view of a part of the cooking apparatus according to the embodiment of the present application, wherein the blocking member is in the additional blocking position and the latching member is in the latching position.

[0121] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0122] 10: cooking utensil

[0123] 11: storage utensil

[0124] 12: storage utensil cover

[0125] 13: first opening

[0126] 14: storage chamber

[0127] 15: storage cavity

[0128] 16: first cavity

[0129] 16A: bottom wall

[0130] 17: guiding cavity wall

[0131] 18: storage utensil housing

[0132] 18A: additional opening

[0133] 19: air inlet hole

[0134] 21: cover body

[0135] 22: pot body

[0136] 23: material washing device

[0137] 24: material washing chamber

[0138] 25: material washing cavity

[0139] 26: pot

[0140] 27: cooking cavity

[0141] 28: heating device

[0142] 29: latching hole

[0143] 30: first pipe assembly

[0144] 31: first pipe assembly first end portion / first pipe

[0145] 32: first pipe assembly second end portion / moving joint

[0146] 33: first opening

[0147] 34: first guide surface

[0148] 35: contact portion

[0149] 35A: Inclined working surface

[0150] 36: Annular contact plane

[0151] 37: First end of the movable joint

[0152] 37A: Baffle

[0153] 38: Second end of the movable connector

[0154] 39: Guide hole

[0155] 40: Second Pipe Assembly

[0156] 41: First end of the second pipe assembly

[0157] 42: Second end of the second pipe assembly

[0158] 43: Second opening

[0159] 44: Second guide surface

[0160] 50: Functional Components

[0161] 51: Covering component

[0162] 52: First driving device

[0163] 53: First transmission device

[0164] 54: Lead screw

[0165] 55: Convex ribs

[0166] 56: Covering part

[0167] 57: Lead screw nut

[0168] 58: Connecting part

[0169] 59: Guide rail

[0170] 60: Locking components

[0171] 61: Connecting slot

[0172] 62: First end of the connecting groove

[0173] 63: Second end of the connecting groove

[0174] 64: Middle part of the connecting groove

[0175] 65: First transition groove

[0176] 66: Second transition groove

[0177] 69: Locking section

[0178] 71: flexible member

[0179] 73: fresh water tank

[0180] 74: sewage tank

[0181] 79: drain pipe

[0182] 80: air outlet duct

[0183] 100: cooking apparatus

[0184] D1: first direction

[0185] D2: second direction

[0186] D3: third direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0187] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present application can be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present application.

[0188] In order to thoroughly understand the present application, detailed descriptions will be given in the following description. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided in order to make the disclosure of the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the ideas of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present application is not limited to the special details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present application are described in detail as follows, however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present application can have other embodiments.

[0189] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present application are merely identifiers, and have no other meaning, such as a specific order, etc. Also, for example, the term "first part" itself does not imply the existence of a "second part", and the term "second part" itself does not imply the existence of a "first part". The use of the words "first", "second", and "third" and the like does not indicate any order, and these words can be interpreted as names.

[0190] It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", and the like used in the present application are for illustrative purposes only, and are not limiting.

[0191] In this document, "equal", "same", and the like are not strictly mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors allowed by those skilled in the art in manufacturing or use, etc.

[0192] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges in this document include not only the entire range within its two endpoints, but also the subranges contained therein.

[0193] This application provides a cooking device. Specifically, it is an automated cooking device capable of automatically adding rice and water and completing the cooking process.

[0194] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0195] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the cooking equipment 100 according to this application includes a cooking appliance 10, a storage container 11, a clean water tank 73, and a wastewater tank 74. The cooking appliance 10 is used to perform cooking functions, such as cooking rice or porridge. The storage container 11 is used to store solid food materials, such as rice, beans, and other grains. The storage container 11 can employ temperature and humidity control measures to preserve the food. The clean water tank 73 stores clean water for cooking and washing. The wastewater tank 74 stores wastewater after washing.

[0196] Specifically, the cooking appliance 10 includes, for example, a pot body 22 and a lid 21. The pot body 22 is used to heat solid food ingredients, and the lid 21 is used to close the pot body 22. A removable inner pot 26 is disposed within the pot body 22, and the internal space of the inner pot 26 forms a cooking cavity 27 for holding food ingredients. A heating device 28 is also provided in the pot body 22, for example, below the inner pot 26, to heat the inner pot 26 and cook the food ingredients. To facilitate the removal and placement of the inner pot 26, a washing chamber 24 is provided in the lid 21 for washing solid food ingredients. The internal space of the washing chamber 24 forms a washing cavity 25. A washing device 23 is typically installed in the washing chamber 24. When the lid 21 closes the pot body 22, the cooking appliance 100 can control the connection between the washing cavity 25 and the cooking cavity 27.

[0197] The washing chamber 25 is connected to the clean water tank 73 via a clean water pipe (not shown). Clean water from the clean water tank 73 is supplied to the washing chamber 25 via the clean water pipe using a water supply device (e.g., a water pump). The washing chamber 25 is connected to the wastewater tank 74 via a drain pipe 79, thereby discharging the wastewater after washing into the wastewater tank 74 via the drain pipe 79.

[0198] The storage container 11 includes a storage bin 14 for storing solid food materials, the internal space of which is a storage chamber 15. The storage chamber 15 is connected to a washing chamber 25 via a feeding pipe. The cooking equipment 100 also includes, for example, a feeding device (not shown) for feeding the solid food materials in the storage chamber 15 into the washing chamber 25 via the feeding pipe. The feeding device may be configured as, for example, an air extraction device (e.g., a fan), utilizing air pressure to transfer the materials.

[0199] It can be understood that the cooking device 100 comprises a control device, and the electrically controlled components (such as the heating device 28, the water pump, the fan, etc.) of the cooking device 100 work under the control of the control device.

[0200] The working flow of the cooking device 100 generally comprises the following steps:

[0201] The first step is to add materials. The cooking device 100 transports a certain amount of food materials in the storage cavity 15 to the washing cavity 25 through the material adding device and the material feeding pipeline, and then stops the material adding device.

[0202] The second step is to wash the materials. The control device adds a certain amount of clean water to the washing cavity 25, and then drives the material washing device 23 in the washing cavity 25 to work (for example, to rotate) to wash the food materials.

[0203] The third step is to drain water. After the material washing process is completed, the material washing device 23 is stopped, and then the waste water is drained from the drain pipeline 79 into the sewage tank 74.

[0204] The fourth step is to drop the materials. After the material washing and water draining are completed, the washing cavity 25 is communicated with the cooking cavity 27, and the food materials in the washing cavity 25 can fall into the cooking cavity 27 by gravity.

[0205] Since the volume of the washing cavity 25 is limited, the control device calculates the feeding times according to the amount of food materials set by the user, and repeatedly executes the above steps one to four until the amount of food materials in the cooking cavity 27 reaches the required amount set by the user. When the air suction device is used for feeding, the amount of feeding is basically proportional to the air suction time under the condition that the air volume is stable.

[0206] The fifth step is to add water. According to the cooking function set by the user, the amount of cooking water is calculated, and the control device controls the water adding device to add water to the cooking cavity 27 through the washing cavity 25.

[0207] The sixth step is to cook. The heating device 28 is controlled to work according to the cooking program, and the cooking is completed.

[0208] It can be understood that the above steps are implemented when the cover body 21 covers the pot body 22.

[0209] In some embodiments not shown in the present application, the cooking device 100 uses a washing-free food material, such as washing-free rice, so that the cooking appliance 10 does not need to be provided with the material washing cavity 24, and the clean water in the clean water tank 73 is only used for cooking and is directly sent into the cooking cavity 27. The above working steps also correspondingly omit the processes of material washing, water draining and material dropping. The cooking device 100 can also not be provided with the sewage tank 74.

[0210] In this application, the washing chamber 25 and the cooking chamber 27 are both places used for processing solid food materials, and are also referred to as processing chambers. The washing bin 24 and the inner pot 26 are corresponding processing bins. The washing device 23 can be understood as the processing device in the washing bin 24. The processing bin may also include, for example, a grinding bin for grinding and crushing food materials, and the processing device in the grinding bin may be, for example, a crushing device.

[0211] More broadly, the processing chamber is also a type of container used for at least temporary storage of food materials. Correspondingly, the washing chamber 24 and the inner pot 26 are containers used for at least temporary storage of food materials. The containers can be used for processing food materials, i.e., as processing chambers; or they can be used only for temporary storage of food materials, i.e., as transfer chambers. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking equipment 100 is described using the washing chamber for washing food materials as an example. However, the containers can also be used for other functions.

[0212] like Figure 3 As shown, the feeding conduit includes a first conduit assembly 30 located in the storage container 11 and a second conduit assembly 40 located in the cooking appliance 10. The second conduit assembly 40 is disposed in the cover 21 to facilitate connection with the washing chamber 25 in the cover 21. Each of the conduit assemblies 30 and 40 provides at least one conduit segment, each segment having openings at both ends connected by internal channels (cavities), all of which form the feeding conduit.

[0213] The first pipe assembly 30 includes a first end 31 and a second end 32 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 31 of the first pipe assembly is used to communicate with the storage chamber 15 (e.g., to communicate with the outlet 15A of the storage chamber 15), and the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is used to connect with the second pipe assembly 40. The second pipe assembly 40 includes a first end 41 and a second end 42 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is used to connect with the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, and the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly is used to communicate with a processing chamber (e.g., a washing chamber 25) (e.g., an opening in the processing chamber).

[0214] The pipe assemblies 30 and 40 together form a feeding pipe, the internal channels of which allow solid food materials to pass through. Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the feeding channel is 40 mm². 2 Up to 800mm 2 In other words, the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the solid material passes in the first conduit assembly 30 is 40 mm. 2 Up to 800mm 2 The cross-sectional area of ​​the channel for passing solid material in the second pipe assembly 40 is 40 mm. 2 Up to 800mm 2The inner diameter of the feeding channel can be consistent or inconsistent (for example, changed according to space conditions). The cross-sectional shape of the feeding channel can be circular, square, oval, polygonal, etc.

[0215] When the feeding device is configured as an air extraction device, the air extraction device is used to extract air from the opening of the second end portion 42 of the second pipeline assembly, for example, to extract air from the material washing cavity 25 or to extract air from the air outlet channel 80 in communication with the material washing cavity 25. Of course, the cooking device 100 can also use other methods for feeding. It can be understood that the feeding device feeds when the first pipeline assembly 30 and the second pipeline assembly 40 are connected and communicated.

[0216] In order to save pipelines, the cooking appliance 10 is arranged adjacent to the material storage appliance 11, for example, the two are arranged adjacent to each other along the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is a horizontal direction, for example, the left-right direction. Further, in order to facilitate the connection of the pipelines, the first pipeline assembly second end portion 32 is opened to the side of the material storage appliance 11 facing the cooking appliance 10. As shown in Figure 2 the side of the material storage appliance 11 facing away from the cooking appliance 10, and the first pipeline assembly 30 is located on the side of the material storage appliance 11 facing the cooking appliance 10, so that the length of the first pipeline assembly 30 is as short as possible. Similarly, the second pipeline assembly first end portion 41 is opened to the side of the cooking appliance 10 facing the material storage appliance 11.

[0217] As shown in Figure 4 the cooking device 100 is provided with an air inlet hole 19. Specifically, the material storage appliance 11 is also provided with a first cavity 16, and the discharge port 15A of the material storage cavity 15 and the opening of the first pipeline assembly first end portion 31 are all in communication with the first cavity 16. The cavity wall of the first cavity 16 is provided with an air inlet hole 19 to make the first cavity 16 communicate with the environment. Thus, the air inlet hole 19 and the air extraction device are located at both ends of the feeding channel, and when the air extraction device is working, the airflow in the feeding channel flows unidirectionally, which ensures the unidirectional flow of food materials and is beneficial to improve the feeding efficiency.

[0218] The size of the air inlet hole 19 is configured to be unable to pass through solid food materials. The air inlet hole 19 can be a square hole, a circular hole, an oval hole, a polygonal hole, etc. Generally, the size of the air inlet hole 19 is not greater than 3 mm, so that most common solid food materials cannot leak out of the air inlet hole 19. The total area of all air inlet holes 19 is 30% to 300% of the cross-sectional area of the feeding channel for passing through solid food materials. In other words, the total area of all air inlet holes 19 is 30% to 300% of the cross-sectional area of the feeding channel at any position in the first pipeline assembly 30 and the second pipeline assembly 40.

[0219] For example, the outlet 15A is formed in the bottom of the storage cavity 15, so that the food material can enter the first cavity 16 by gravity. In order to make the storage cavity 15 have a larger volume, the storage cavity 15 almost occupies the entire height of the storage appliance 11. Therefore, the first cavity 16 is located at the bottom of the storage appliance 11. In order to be connected with the cover 21 which is located higher, the first pipe assembly 40 extends in the vertical direction. The first end 31 of the first pipe assembly extends in the vertical direction, and the first cavity 16 is located below the first end 31 of the first pipe assembly. Preferably, the air inlet hole 19 is arranged on the bottom wall 16A of the first cavity 16. Preferably, the cavity wall 17 of the first cavity 16 for connecting the storage cavity 14 is connected to the bottom wall 16A of the first cavity 16, so as to guide the solid material to the bottom wall 16A of the first cavity 16. The cavity wall 17 is also called a guide cavity wall. The included angle a between the guide cavity wall 17 and the horizontal plane is 10 degrees to 90 degrees.

[0220] The solid food material can be left in the feeding channel. For the first pipe assembly 30, it is located in the storage appliance 11 together with the storage cavity 15, and has substantially the same environment, so that the food material left in the first pipe assembly 30 can enjoy substantially the same preservation measures as the food material in the storage cavity 15, without special treatment. In addition, the first pipe assembly 30 extends in the vertical direction as a whole, which is also beneficial to the food material falling by gravity and not remaining in this feeding channel. For the second pipe assembly 40, since it is located in the cooking appliance 10, the temperature and humidity of its environment will be higher, so that the food material left in it is prone to spoilage and bacterial growth, and therefore should be cleaned in time. In addition, as shown in the drawings, in order to reduce the volume of the cover 21, the second pipe assembly 40 extends in the horizontal direction as much as possible, which makes the food material relatively more likely to remain in this feeding channel. Figure 5

[0221] Therefore, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly second end 32 and the second pipe assembly first end 41 are relatively movable, so that the first pipe assembly second end 32 and the second pipe assembly first end 41 have a relative docking state and a relative separation state. In the docking state, the solid material in the storage cavity 15 can enter the processing cavity through the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 under the action of the air extraction device. In the separation state, the second pipe assembly first end 41 is in communication with the environment.

[0222] ​In other words, in the docked state, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 form a complete feeding channel through which food can pass. In the separated state, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are separated, causing the feeding channel to be interrupted in the middle, thus making it unusable for feeding. In the separated state, the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is in communication with the environment. If the suction device is working, airflow enters from the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly and flows out from the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly, which can suck away any remaining food in the second pipe assembly 40, for example, by drawing it into the processing chamber. In the separated state, because the first end 41 and the second end 32 of the second pipe assembly are separated, the air in the first pipe assembly 30 is difficult to be affected by the suction device, and therefore airflow is difficult to form in the first pipe assembly 30. The food in the storage chamber 15 will not enter the second pipe assembly 40 under the action of airflow.

[0223] For example, after the aforementioned feeding step and before the washing step, the cooking equipment 100 separates the first pipe assembly 30 from the second pipe assembly 40, and then briefly operates the feeding device (vacuum device) to remove any remaining food from the second pipe assembly 40. Before the next feeding step, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are reconnected to ensure the feeding channel remains open.

[0224] Understandably, the docking and separation of the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 mentioned above also applies to the case where the cover 21 covers the pot body 22.

[0225] like Figure 5 As shown, at least one of the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is provided with a flexible element 71 at the opening for mating, so that the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are in sealed contact when mated. The flexible element 71 is, for example, a sealing ring.

[0226] like Figure 6As shown, the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly is provided with an annular contact plane 36 around the mouth of the first opening 33 for docking, which is used to contact the mouth of the opening for docking of the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly. The difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the annular contact plane 36 is not less than 1 mm. Thus, even if there is a positional error between the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly when docking, the annular contact plane 36 can ensure that there is no gap at the docking position. In other words, the annular contact plane 36 allows a positional error of not more than 1 mm in the radial direction between the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly when docking. The annular shape can be a circular ring, a square ring, an elliptical ring, etc. Of course, the annular contact plane 36 can also be provided around the mouth of the second opening 43 of the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly for docking, or both ends of the docking position are provided with annular contact planes 36.

[0227] In the present application, the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly can be relatively moved, which can be that one of them moves while the other is stationary to achieve relative movement, or both of them can be moved to achieve relative movement. As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the relative movement can be a relative movement in the radial direction of the pipe at the docking position (the two are staggered or aligned with each other); or as shown in Figures 9 to 12 As shown, the relative movement can also be a relative movement in the axial direction of the pipe at the docking position (the two are away from or close to each other); or it can also be other forms of relative movement.

[0228] Since the cooking appliance 10 and the storage appliance 11 are arranged in the first direction D1, preferably, the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly can be relatively moved in the first direction D1, that is, the two are relatively moved in the axial direction of the pipe at the docking position.

[0229] Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable, and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly is stationary. That is, the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity 15. The first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly is stationary, so that the structure of the cover 21 can be simplified, the volume and weight of the cover 21 can be reduced, and the cover opening operation is facilitated.

[0230] Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity 15 in the first direction D1, and the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly is stationary. The axis of the first opening 33 for docking of the second end portion 32 of the first pipe assembly and the axis of the second opening 43 for docking of the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly both extend in the first direction D1, and the two axes are designed to be collinear, for example.

[0231] In particular, as shown in Figure 5 and Figures 9 to 12 The first pipe assembly 40 is composed of a first pipe assembly first end 31 and a first pipe assembly second end 32. The first pipe assembly first end 31 is configured as a first pipe (also referred to as first pipe 31), and the first pipe assembly second end 32 is configured as a moving joint (also referred to as moving joint 32). The first pipe 31 and the moving joint 32 are each a section of pipe, each having two ends disposed opposite to each other, each section of pipe having openings at the two ends, the openings at the two ends being in communication through an internal passage, the internal passage being part of a feeding passage.

[0232] The first end 37 of the moving joint 32 is configured to connect to the first pipe 31, and the second end 38 of the moving joint 32 is configured to interface with the second pipe assembly first end 41. The moving joint 32 is movable relative to the storage cavity 15 between an interfacing position (as shown in Figure 9 ) and a separation position (as shown in Figures 10 to 12 ), and the first pipe 31 and the second pipe assembly 40 are both stationary. The moving joint 32 is movable relative to the storage cavity 15 along a first direction D1 between the interfacing position and the separation position. When the moving joint 32 is in the interfacing position, the moving joint first end 37 is in communication with the first pipe 31, and the moving joint second end 38 is in interface with the second pipe assembly first end 41. When the moving joint 32 is in the separation position, the moving joint second end 38 is separated from the second pipe assembly first end 41.

[0233] In the illustrated embodiment, the moving joint 32 is a section of bent pipe, turning from a vertical pipe to a horizontal pipe. The vertical first end 37 is movable relative to the first pipe 31 along a radial direction of the pipe. The horizontal second end 38 is movable relative to the second pipe assembly 40 along an axial direction of the pipe.

[0234] The moving distance of the moving joint 32 along the first direction D1 is, for example, 1 mm to 20 mm, i.e., the distance between the abutting position and the separated position along the first direction D1 is 1 mm to 20 mm. This also makes the distance between the first pipe assembly second end 32 and the second pipe assembly first end 41 along the axial direction of the pipe at the abutting position 1 mm to 20 mm in the separated state. This moving distance can ensure that the two pipe sections are sufficiently separated and does not occupy too much space. Since the second opening 43 of the second pipe assembly first end 41 is arranged at the housing of the cooking appliance 10, which is exposed to the environment, it can be considered that the second opening 43 is directly exposed to the environment in the separated state. More accurately, in the separated state, the second opening 43 is exposed to the gap between the housing of the cooking appliance 10 and the housing 18 of the storage appliance 11, which communicates with the environment. In other words, in the separated state, the second pipe assembly first end 41 communicates with the environment through the communication path defined by the cooking device 100, such as the gap between the housing of the cooking appliance 10 and the housing 18 of the storage appliance 11. When the minimum moving distance of the moving joint 32 is 1 mm, the size of the narrowest part of the communication path is not less than 1 mm.

[0235] In order to stably move the moving joint 32, a first guide assembly can be arranged in the storage appliance 11, the first guide assembly extending along the first direction D1, the first guide assembly being connected to the moving joint 32 for guiding the moving joint 32 to move along the first direction D1. The first guide assembly is, for example, a guide rod extending along the first direction D1. As shown in Figure 6 The moving joint 32 is provided with a guide hole 39, and the guide rod of the first guide assembly extends through the guide hole 39, so that the moving joint 32 can move along the guide rod.

[0236] As shown in Figure 10 The pipe opening of the first pipe 31 at the abutting position of the moving joint 32 is relatively thick, so that the moving joint 32 can still communicate with the first pipe 31 when the moving joint 32 is in the separated position, which is beneficial for the residual food materials in the moving joint 32 to fall back.

[0237] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 When the moving joint 32 is in the separated position, the moving joint first end 37 blocks the opening of the first pipe 31, which can more thoroughly isolate the first pipe 31 from the second pipe assembly 40, i.e., isolate the storage cavity 15 from the processing cavity of the cooking appliance 10. For example, in the process of washing the materials, cooking, etc., the moving joint 32 is in the separated position, which can prevent moisture in the processing cavity from entering the storage cavity 15, which is beneficial for preserving the food materials.

[0238] Specifically, the mobile joint first end portion 37 is provided with a baffle 37A, which completely covers the end opening of the first pipe 31 facing the mobile joint 32 when the mobile joint 32 is in the separated position, so that the mobile joint 32 cannot communicate with the first pipe 31; and the baffle 37A opens at least part of the end opening of the first pipe 31 facing the mobile joint 32 when the mobile joint 32 is in the docking position.

[0239] As shown in Figure 11 , the outer surface of the pipe wall at the second opening 43 for docking of the second pipe assembly first end portion 41 is provided with a second guide surface 44 inclined relative to the first direction D1, so that the outer diameter of the pipe is smaller closer to the end face, to facilitate insertion of the first opening 33 for docking of the mobile joint second end portion 38. Of course, the second guide surface 44 can also be provided on the mobile joint second end portion 38, to facilitate insertion of the mobile joint second end portion 38 into the second opening 43.

[0240] As shown in Figure 12 , the inner surface of the pipe wall at the first opening 33 for docking of the mobile joint second end portion 38 is provided with a first guide surface 34 inclined relative to the first direction D1, so that the inner diameter of the pipe is larger closer to the end face, to facilitate accommodation of the second opening 43 for docking of the second pipe assembly first end portion 41. Of course, the first guide surface 34 can also be provided on the second pipe assembly first end portion 41, to facilitate insertion of the mobile joint second end portion 38 into the second opening 43. As shown in Figure 12 , one of the mobile joint second end portion 38 and the second pipe assembly first end portion 41 is provided with the first guide surface 34, and the other is provided with the second guide surface 44, so that docking is easier.

[0241] To save costs, the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are usually made of plastic material, which has a certain deformability. In the case of position errors, the guide surfaces facilitate the formation of a good, leak-free docking state.

[0242] As shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the storage device 11 is provided with an acting assembly 50 for driving the mobile joint 32 to move in the first direction D1. The acting assembly 50 is used to drive the mobile joint 32 to move in the first direction D1 from the docking position to the separated position. The storage device 11 is also provided with a return member (not shown), which is used to drive the mobile joint 32 to move in the first direction D1 from the separated position to the docking position.

[0243] Specifically, the acting assembly 50 includes a blocking piece 51 (as shown in Figure 15 ), which is used to contact the mobile joint 32, that is, directly act on the mobile joint 32. The blocking piece 51 is relative to the storage cavity 15 in a blocking position (as shown in Figure 14(as shown) and open positions (such as) Figure 13 The movable joint 32 is movable between (as shown). When the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the return member brings the movable joint 32 into the mating position, and the blocking member 51 in the open position at least partially opens the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint (as shown). Figure 16 (As shown). When the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position, the blocking member 51 causes the movable joint 32 to be in the disengaged position, and the blocking member 51 blocks the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint (as shown). Figure 17 (As shown). When the shielding member 51 blocks the first opening 33, the first pipe assembly 30 is isolated from the second pipe assembly 40. Therefore, the shielding member 51 has both a driving function and an isolation function, thus fulfilling a dual function.

[0244] For example, the blocking member 51 is movable relative to the storage cavity 15 along a second direction D2 between a blocked position and an open position. The second direction D2 is, for example, a vertical direction. To better achieve the driving of the movable joint 32 by the blocking member 51, at least one of the portion of the blocking member 51 for contacting the movable joint 32 and the portion of the movable joint 32 for contacting the blocking member 51 includes an inclined action surface, which is inclined relative to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. When the blocking member 51 moves along the second direction D2, the inclined action surface causes the movable joint 32 to move along the first direction D1 because the two interact through the inclined action surface that is inclined relative to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0245] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, at least one of the two outer sides of the pipe wall of the movable joint 32, spaced apart along the third direction D3, is provided with a contact portion 35; that is, at least one of the two sides of the first opening 33, spaced apart along the third direction D3, is provided with a contact portion 35. The first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 are three different directions. Preferably, the first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 are perpendicular to each other. In the illustrated embodiment, both outer sides of the pipe wall of the movable joint 32, spaced apart along the third direction D3, are provided with contact portions 35. Figure 15As shown, the shielding member 51 includes a shielding portion 56 and at least one protruding rib 55. The shielding portion 56 is, for example, plate-shaped and movable along a second direction D2 between a shielded position and an open position, for shielding the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint. The protruding rib 55 is provided on at least one of two spaced-apart sides of the shielding portion 56 along a third direction D3. The protruding rib 55 protrudes toward the movable joint 32 along a first direction D1. The protruding rib 55 is correspondingly provided with a contact portion 35 and is used to contact the corresponding contact portion 35. In the illustrated embodiment, at least one of the protruding rib 55 and the contact portion 35 includes an inclined working surface that is inclined relative to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. In the illustrated embodiment, the contact portion 35 includes an inclined working surface 35A that is inclined relative to both the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0246] like Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the actuating component 50 further includes a first driving device 52 for providing a driving force to move the blocking member 51. The actuating component 50 may also include a first transmission device 53 for connecting the first driving device 52 and the blocking member 51. The first transmission device 53 includes, for example, a matching lead screw (or threaded rod) 54 and a lead screw nut 57. The lead screw 54 extends along a second direction D2, and its outer peripheral surface is threaded. The lead screw nut 57 is screwed onto the lead screw 54 and connected to the blocking member 51, for example, to a rib 55. The first driving device 52 is configured as a motor for driving the lead screw 54 to rotate. When the motor drives the lead screw 54 to rotate, the lead screw nut 57, under the action of the limiting structure, cannot rotate with the lead screw 54, but can only move along the lead screw 54, thereby causing the blocking member 51 to move along the second direction D2. The motor can drive the lead screw 54 to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction, thereby allowing the blocking member 51 to move upward or downward.

[0247] Similar to the first guide assembly, the storage device 11 may also include a second guide assembly extending along the second direction D2. The second guide assembly is connected to the blocking member 51 and guides the blocking member 51 to move along the second direction. For example, the second guide assembly may be a guide groove extending along the second direction D2 in the storage device 11. The blocking member 51 has guide rails 59 extending along the second direction D2 on both sides opposite to the third direction D3. The guide rails 59 are accommodated in the guide groove and can move along the guide groove, thus allowing stable movement along the second direction D2. The second guide assembly ensures that the blocking member 51 can only move along the second direction D2. Simultaneously, the blocking member 51 is connected to the lead screw nut 57, thus becoming a limiting structure that restricts the rotation of the lead screw nut 57. The blocking member 51 can be integrally formed with the lead screw nut 57, for example, by injection molding into a single part.

[0248] In some embodiments not shown in the present application, the second direction D2 is the up-down direction, the shielding member 51 is made of ferromagnetic material, and the first driving device 52 is an electromagnet located above the shielding member 51. When the electromagnet is powered on, the electromagnet attracts the shielding member 51 to move upward. When the electromagnet is powered off, the shielding member 51 falls by its own gravity. This design can omit the transmission device. In such a design, preferably, the open position is located at the top, and the shielding position is located at the bottom. That is, when the food needs to be fed, the electromagnet is powered on to open the port of the first pipe assembly 30, and the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are connected. After the feeding is completed, and when the cooking appliance 10 does not need to work, the electromagnet can be in a powered-off state, and the shielding member 51 is located at the shielding position by its own gravity to protect the food in the storage appliance 11.

[0249] The return member for returning the mobile joint 32 to the docking position can be an elastic member, such as a spring, which is arranged in the storage appliance 11 and connected to the mobile joint 32. For example, the return member can be configured as a compression spring located on the side of the mobile joint 32 away from the second pipe assembly 40, or the return member can be configured as a tension spring located on the side of the mobile joint 32 facing the second pipe assembly 40. Alternatively, the return member can include a first magnet and a second magnet that are magnetically attracted to each other, the first magnet is arranged on the mobile joint 32, and the second magnet is arranged on the second pipe assembly 40 (e.g., the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly) or the cooking appliance 10 (e.g., the cover 21).

[0250] In the embodiments shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 , the cooking device 100 can not shield the first opening 33, and thus can not be provided with a shielding member and a return member, and the mobile joint 32 directly reciprocates between the docking position and the separated position under the action of the acting assembly.

[0251] In the embodiments shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 , when the mobile joint 32 is located at the separated position, the first opening 13 is axially opposite to the first opening 33 along an axis with the first direction D1 as the axis, and the shielding member 51 is located between the mobile joint 32 and the first opening 13. When the shielding member 51 is located at the open position, the shielding member 51 completely opens the first opening 33 to completely move out of the movement path of the mobile joint 32, so as not to affect the docking of the mobile joint 32 and the second pipe assembly 40. When the shielding member 51 is located at the shielding position, the mobile joint 32 is completely retracted into the storage appliance 11, and the first opening 33 is completely shielded by the shielding member 51, which can effectively prevent foreign matter from entering the first pipe assembly 30 from the first opening 33.

[0252] In the embodiments shown in the drawings, for the convenience of connecting the shielding member 51 and the driving component, the shielding member 51 is located inside the storage appliance housing 18. In contrastFigure 2 、 Figure 13 and Figure 14 When the shutter 51 is in the shielding position, the shielding portion 56 also shields the first opening 13 from the inside of the first opening 13; when the shutter 51 is in the open position, the shielding portion 56 also opens the first opening 13. Thus, the shutter 51 is also a shutter for shielding or opening the first opening 13. Preferably, the side of the shielding portion 56 opposite to the convex rib 55 always abuts the inner surface of the storage appliance housing 18, so that the shielding portion 56 can more tightly shield the first opening 13, preventing foreign matter from entering the inside of the storage appliance 11 from the first opening 13.

[0253] As described above, under the action of the shutter 51, preferably, the first pipe assembly 30 can be separated from the second pipe assembly 40 and the first opening 33 of the first pipe assembly 30 and the first opening 13 are covered at the same time as long as the feeding is not needed. When the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 is in the separated position, the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 is completely separated from the first opening 13. Of course, the shutter 51 can also at least one of shield the first opening 13, shield the first opening 33 of the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and make the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 separate from the first opening 13 when the shutter 51 is in the shielding position. When the shutter 51 is in the open position, the shutter 51 opens the first opening 13, opens the first opening 33 of the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and allows the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 to be in the docking position to be connected with the first opening 13.

[0254] It can be understood that the first opening 13 is a discharge port of the storage appliance 11. When the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 is in the docking position, the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 is connected with the first opening 13, so that the solid food material in the first pipe assembly 30 can enter the second pipe assembly 40. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the connection between the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and the first opening 13 is that the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 extends into the first opening 13. In the embodiment not shown in the present application, the connection between the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and the first opening 13 can also be that the openings of the two are connected with each other.

[0255] Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and the second pipe assembly first end portion 41 are separated after the completion of the feeding step, and then water is added to the processing cavity (the washing cavity 25 or the cooking cavity 27). Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and the second pipe assembly first end portion 41 are separated during at least one of the water-adding period, the washing period and the water-discharging period of the washing cavity 25. Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly second end portion 32 and the second pipe assembly first end portion 41 are separated during all of the water-adding period, the washing period and the water-discharging period of the washing cavity 25. Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are in the separated state after the completion of the feeding step, and then the steps of adding water to the washing cavity 25, washing and discharging sewage water from the washing cavity 25 are performed. Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the cooking function is performed when the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are in the separated state. Preferably, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that after the completion of the last feeding step, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are kept in the separated state until the next feeding is required for cooking, so that the feeding pipe is in the disconnected state during the water-adding period, the washing period, the sewage water discharging period of the washing cavity 25, the water-adding period and the cooking period of the cooking cavity 27, and the openings 33 of the first pipe assembly 30 are closed.

[0256] The cooking apparatus 100 can also be configured such that the first pipe assembly 30 is moved as a whole during the docking and separation, which can make the first pipe assembly 30 have integrity, but compared with the illustrated embodiment, the difficulty of movement is increased due to the increase of the volume and weight of the whole pipe assembly.

[0257] In other embodiments, the moving joint 32 is connected to the first pipe 31 through a hose, so that the moving joint 32 is always integrated with the first pipe 31, and the first pipe assembly 30 is always kept open.

[0258] As mentioned above, the docking of the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 for feeding can only be achieved when the cover 21 covers the pot 22. If the cover 21 is mistakenly opened during feeding, the feeding passage will be disconnected, and the food materials will scatter. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured such that the cover 21 is kept in the closed state during the feeding of the food materials. Figure 17 and Figure 18As shown, the cooking apparatus 100 is further provided with a latching member 60 for latching the cover 21 when feeding, so that the cover 21 cannot be opened. The latching member 60 is configured to be movable between a latching position and an unlocking position, and in the latching position, the latching member 60 connects the storage appliance 11 and the cover 21, so that the cover 21 cannot be moved relative to the storage appliance 11, and thus cannot be opened; in the unlocking position, the latching member 60 disconnects the storage appliance 11 and the cover 21, so that the cover 21 can be moved relative to the storage appliance 11, and thus can be opened and closed at will.

[0259] As described above, the storage appliance 11 and the cooking appliance 10 are arranged along the first direction D1, and preferably, the latching member 60 is movable along the first direction D1 between the latching position and the unlocking position, so that the cover 21 and the storage appliance 11 can be conveniently connected. The latching member 60 can be provided on the cover 21 and extend from the cover 21 along the first direction D1 towards the storage appliance 11 to connect the storage appliance 11. Alternatively, the latching member 60 can be provided on the storage appliance 11 and extend from the storage appliance 11 along the first direction D1 towards the cover 21 to connect the cover 21. Alternatively, the cover 21 and the storage appliance 11 can be provided with latching members 60 at the same time, and the two latching members 60 latch each other; or the latching member 60 of the cover 21 is used to connect the storage appliance 11, and the latching member 60 of the storage appliance 11 is used to connect the cover 21, and the two latching members 60 form a redundant design (double insurance).

[0260] When feeding from the storage cavity 15 to the processing cavity, the cover 21 cannot be opened, and the feeding corresponds to the docking of the pipe assemblies 30 and 40, and therefore, the cooking apparatus 100 is configured to synchronize the docking of the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 with the latching of the latching member 60, so as to improve the automation degree of the cooking apparatus 100. Similarly, for example, after the cooking is completed, the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are separated, and at this time, the cover 21 also does not need to be latched, that is, the separation of the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 can be synchronized with the unlocking of the latching member 60. In the illustrated embodiment, the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are docked or separated when the moving joint 32 moves, and therefore, preferably, the latching member 60 is provided on the storage appliance 11 and connected to the moving joint 32, so as to move the latching member 60 when the moving joint 32 moves.

[0261] In an embodiment not shown in the present application, the first pipe assembly 30 is not movable, and the second pipe assembly 40 or the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly is movable relative to the processing cavity to achieve the docking or separation of the pipe assemblies 30 and 40. In such an embodiment, the latching member 60 is provided on the cover 21 and connected to the movable second pipe assembly 40 or the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly to achieve the movement of the latching member 60 when the second pipe assembly 40 or the first end portion 41 of the second pipe assembly moves, to synchronize the connection of the feeding passage with the latching of the cover 21 and the disconnection of the feeding passage with the unlocking of the cover 21.

[0262] As mentioned above, in the illustrated embodiment, the moving joint 32 is moved under the action of the acting assembly 50, and in order to synchronize the movement of the latching member 60 with the movement of the moving joint 32, it is preferable that the acting assembly 50 is also connected to the latching member 60 to drive the latching member 60 to move. In other words, the moving joint 32 and the latching member 60 are connected through the acting assembly 50, and both are driven to move by the acting assembly 50.

[0263] As mentioned above, the acting assembly 50, in particular the blocking member 51, acts on the moving joint 32, and preferably the blocking member 51 also contacts and acts on the latching member 60. When the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position (at this time the moving joint 32 is in the separation position), the blocking member 51 causes the latching member 60 to be in the unlocking position. When the blocking member 51 is in the open position (at this time the moving joint 32 is in the docking position under the action of the restoring member), the blocking member 51 causes the latching member 60 to be in the latching position.

[0264] Further, the blocking member 51 is also movable relative to the storage cavity 15 along the second direction D2 between an additional blocking position and the blocking position, and the additional blocking position and the open position are respectively located on both sides of the blocking position, or in other words, the blocking position is located between the additional blocking position and the open position. In Figure 16 and 17 In the example shown, as long as the length of the lead screw 54 is sufficient, it can be ensured that the blocking member can continue to move to the additional blocking position after moving from the open position to the blocking position along the second direction D2. When the blocking member 51 is in the additional blocking position, the blocking member 51 blocks the first opening 33 of the moving joint 32, and also blocks the first opening 13 of the storage device 11. In Figure 16 and 17 In the example shown, as long as the length of the blocking portion 56 along the second direction D2 is sufficient, it can continue to block the first opening 33 and the first opening 13 at the additional blocking position. When the blocking member 51 is in the additional blocking position, the blocking member 51 causes the latching member 60 to be in the latching position, and causes the moving joint 32 to be in the separation position.

[0265] When the feeding is needed, the blocking member 51 moves to the open position, so that the feeding passage is communicated and the cover 21 cannot be opened. After the feeding is completed, the material washing, draining, discharging and other processes are needed, and the material washing cavity 25 is in the working state, at this time, it is not suitable to open the cover 21, and it is better that the feeding passage is disconnected. Therefore, the blocking member 51 moves to the additional blocking position, so that the moving joint 32 is located at the separation position, the first opening 33 is closed, and the cover 21 continues to be locked. When entering the cooking process or the cooking is completed, the cover 21 is opened without causing an accident, at this time, the blocking member 51 moves to the blocking position, so that the cover 21 can be opened, and the feeding passage is still disconnected and the first opening 33 is still closed. When the next cooking task is performed, the blocking member 51 moves again in the order of the open position, the additional blocking position and the blocking position.

[0266] For the additional blocking position and the blocking position, the state of the moving joint 32 and the first opening 33 does not change, from this point of view, the additional blocking position and the blocking position have the same meaning for the moving joint 32, and can be regarded as the same position.

[0267] The locking member 60 is movable along the first direction D1 between a locking position and an unlocking position, and the locking position is closer to the cover 21 than the unlocking position. As shown in Figures 19 to 21 , the locking member 60 is provided with a protruding locking portion 69 on the side facing the cover 21. The side of the cover 21 facing the material storage device 11 is provided with a locking hole 29. When the locking member 60 is located at the locking position (as shown in Figure 20 and Figure 21 ), a part of the locking member 60 (specifically, the locking portion 69) extends into the locking hole 29, so that the material storage device 11 and the cover 21 are connected together. When the locking member 60 is located at the unlocking position (as shown in Figure 19 ), the locking portion 69 moves out of the locking hole 29, so that the material storage device 11 and the cover 21 are disconnected. It can be understood that the material storage device housing 18 is provided with an additional opening 18A for the locking portion 69 to extend out.

[0268] Similarly, the material storage device 11 is also provided with a third guide assembly extending along the first direction D1, the third guide assembly is connected to the locking member 60 and is used for guiding the locking member 60 to move along the first direction D1. For example, the third guide assembly can be configured as a guide groove extending along the first direction D1, and the locking member 60 is inserted into the guide groove and can move along the guide groove, so as to stably move along the first direction D1.

[0269] As shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18As shown, the latching member 60 is configured as a plate member, for example, and includes a connecting groove 61 extending generally in the second direction D2 for receiving a portion of the blocking member 51, such as the connecting portion 58 of the blocking member 51. The connecting groove 61 has oppositely arranged two end portions, a connecting groove first end portion 62 and a connecting groove second end portion 63. The connecting groove first end portion 62 and the connecting groove second end portion 63 have a connecting groove intermediate portion 64 therebetween. The connecting groove intermediate portion 64 is closer to the cover body 21 than the two end portions of the connecting groove 61. As shown, Figure 20 As shown, when the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the connecting portion 58 of the blocking member 51 is located in the connecting groove first end portion 62. Since the position of the blocking member 51 in the first direction D1 does not change, and the connecting groove first end portion 62 is further away from the cover body 21, the latching member 60 moves toward the cover body 21, and the latching portion 69 extends into the latching hole 29. As shown, Figure 21 As shown, when the blocking member 51 is in the additional blocking position, the connecting portion 58 of the blocking member 51 is located in the connecting groove second end portion 63, and the latching portion 69 can still extend into the latching hole 29. As shown, Figure 19 As shown, when the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position, the connecting portion 58 of the blocking member 51 is located in the connecting groove intermediate portion 64. The connecting groove intermediate portion 64 is closer to the cover body 21, and thus the latching member 60 moves away from the cover body 21, and the latching portion 69 moves out of the latching hole 29.

[0270] The connecting groove first end portion 62 and the connecting groove intermediate portion 64 have a first transition groove 65 therebetween. The connecting groove second end portion 63 and the connecting groove intermediate portion 64 have a second transition groove 66 therebetween. Preferably, the intermediate portion 64 and the two end portions of the connecting groove 61 extend in the second direction D2, and the two transition grooves are inclined with respect to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2, so that the connecting portion 58 can move smoothly in the connecting groove 61.

[0271] In the illustrated embodiment, the same acting member, i.e., the blocking member 51, acts on the moving joint 32 and the latching member 60. Of course, the acting member can also be other than the blocking member 51. In an embodiment not shown in the present application, the moving joint 32 and the latching member 60 are moved under the action of different acting members (or acting assemblies), respectively.

[0272] The processes and steps described in all the preferred embodiments described above are merely examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations can be performed in a sequence different from the above-described processes. The sequence of steps of the above-described processes can also be added, combined or deleted according to actual needs.

[0273] The term "comprising," as used in this application, means "including," "containing," or "characterized by" and should not be interpreted as being restricted to the means listed thereafter; it does not exclude other moieties, elements, components, groups, integers or steps. The term "comprising" is not used as an limitation on the present application and does not exclude other moieties, elements, components, groups, integers or steps. It is understood that the term "comprising" also means "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" unless otherwise stated.

[0274] The terms "attached" or "attach," as used herein, include a construction where an element is directly secured to another element by affixing the element directly to the other element; a construction where the element is indirectly secured to the other element by affixing the element to an intermediate member, which in turn is affixed to the other element; and a construction where one element is integral with the other element, i.e., where the element is essentially a portion of the other element. The definition also applies to words of similar meaning, such as "connected," "coupled," "joined," "attached," "bonded," "fixed," and derivatives of these words. Finally, the terms "substantial," "approximately," "about," and "nearly," as used herein, mean an acceptable quantity of deviation of the modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed.

[0275] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The features described herein in one embodiment can be applied to another embodiment, unless the features are not applicable or are otherwise stated in the other embodiment.

[0276] The present application has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of example and illustration, and are not intended to limit the present application to the scope of the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can understand that the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made according to the teachings of the present application, and these modifications and changes all fall within the scope of the present application.

Claims

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7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage device and the cooking device are arranged along a first direction, The second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity along the first direction between the docking position and the separation position, The locking member is movable along the first direction between the locking position and the unlocking position, The acting assembly is configured to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member to move along the first direction.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The acting assembly comprises an acting member connected to the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member simultaneously, and configured to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly and the locking member to move.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing of the storage device is provided with a first opening, when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the docking position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the first opening, so that the solid food material in the first pipe assembly can enter the second pipe assembly, and when the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the separation position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is away from the first opening, The acting member is a baffle for shielding and opening the first opening, and the baffle is movable relative to the storage cavity between a shielding position for shielding the first opening and an opening position for opening the first opening, When the baffle is located at the shielding position, the baffle makes the second end of the first pipe assembly located at the separation position and the locking member located at the unlocking position.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, When the baffle is located at the opening position, the baffle makes the locking member located at the locking position and allows the second end of the first pipe assembly to be located at the docking position.

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The baffle is also movable relative to the storage cavity between an additional shielding position and the shielding position, when the baffle is located at the additional shielding position, the baffle makes the locking member located at the locking position and the second end of the first pipe assembly located at the separation position.

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, When the baffle is located at the additional shielding position, the baffle shields the first opening.

13. The cooking apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The baffle is movable relative to the storage cavity along a second direction between the additional shielding position, the shielding position and the opening position, and the additional shielding position and the opening position are respectively located on two sides of the shielding position.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, wherein, The locking position is closer to the cover than the unlocking position, The locking member comprises a connecting groove extending along the second direction for accommodating a part of the baffle, and a middle part of the connecting groove is closer to the cover than two ends of the connecting groove.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 14, wherein, The middle portion of the connecting groove and the two end portions of the connecting groove extend along the second direction, and the portion of the connecting groove between the middle portion and the end portions is configured to be inclined with respect to both the first direction and the second direction.

16. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The restoring member is configured as an elastic member; or The restoring member is configured as a magnetic member.

17. The cooking apparatus of claim 13, wherein, The acting assembly further comprises a first driving device for providing a driving force for moving the acting member.

18. The cooking apparatus of claim 17, wherein, The acting assembly further comprises a first transmission device for connecting the first driving device and the acting member.

19. The cooking apparatus of claim 18, wherein, The first transmission device comprises a matched screw rod and screw nut, the screw rod extends along the second direction, the screw nut is connected to the acting member, The first driving device is configured as an electric motor, and the electric motor is used to drive the screw rod to rotate.

20. The cooking apparatus of claim 13, wherein, At least one of the portion of the baffle for contacting the second end portion of the first pipe assembly and the portion of the second end portion of the first pipe assembly for contacting the baffle comprises an inclined action surface, and the inclined action surface is inclined with respect to both the first direction and the second direction.

21. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, wherein The second direction is an up-down direction; and / or The storage appliance further comprises a second guide assembly, the second guide assembly extends along the second direction, the second guide assembly is connected to the baffle, and is used to guide the baffle to move along the second direction.

22. The cooking apparatus of claim 13, wherein, An axis of the opening of the second end portion of the first pipe assembly extends along the first direction, at least one of the two outer sides of the pipe wall of the second end portion of the first pipe assembly spaced apart along a third direction is provided with a contact portion, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other; The baffle comprises: a shielding portion movable along the second direction between the additional shielding position, the shielding position and the open position, and at least one rib provided on at least one of the two sides of the shielding portion spaced apart along the third direction, protruding along the first direction towards the second end portion of the first pipe assembly, the rib is correspondingly arranged with the contact portion and used to contact the corresponding contact portion, and one of the ribs is connected to the locking member.

23. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The first direction is a horizontal direction; and / or The storage appliance further comprises a first guide assembly, the first guide assembly extends along the first direction, the first guide assembly is connected to the second end portion of the first pipe assembly, and is used to guide the second end portion of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction.

24. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The storage appliance further comprises a third guide assembly, the third guide assembly extends along the first direction, the third guide assembly is connected to the locking member, and is used to guide the locking member to move along the first direction; and / or A side of the cover body facing the storage device is provided with a locking hole, and when the locking member is in the locking position, part of the locking member extends into the locking hole.

25. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, wherein At least one of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a flexible piece at an opening for docking, so that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are in sealing contact when docked; and / or The distance between the docking position and the separation position in the first direction is 1 mm to 20 mm.

26. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, wherein One of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a guide surface inclined relative to the first direction on the inner surface of the pipe wall at the opening for docking, so that the inner diameter of the pipe closer to the end surface is larger to accommodate the opening for docking of the other; and / or One of the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly is provided with a guide surface inclined relative to the first direction on the outer surface of the pipe wall at the opening for docking, so that the outer diameter of the pipe closer to the end surface is smaller to be inserted into the opening for docking of the other.

27. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The feeding device is configured as a suction device for suctioning air from the accommodation cavity, and in the docking state, the solid food material in the storage cavity can enter the accommodation cavity through the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly under the action of the suction device; and / or The feeding device is configured to transfer the solid food material in the storage cavity to the accommodation cavity through the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly in the docking state.

28. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The locking member is arranged on one or both of the storage device and the cover body; or The locking member is arranged on the storage device, and the housing of the storage device is provided with an additional opening, and the locking member extends out of the additional opening to connect the cover body when in the locking position.

29. The cooking device of claim 1, wherein, The locking member is arranged on the storage device, and the storage device further comprises: a first opening provided in the housing of the storage device, through which the second end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the first end of the second pipe assembly; and a baffle for shielding and opening the first opening, and the baffle drives the locking member to move between the locking position and the unlocking position.

30. The cooking apparatus according to claim 29, wherein When the baffle opens the first opening, the baffle causes the locking member to be in the locking position; and / or When the baffle shields the first opening, the baffle causes the locking member to be in the locking position or the unlocking position.

31. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein, The accommodation cavity is a material washing cavity for washing the solid food material.

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