Integrated stove oil spill control structure and control method, integrated stove

Abstract

The present invention discloses an integrated stove oil overflow control structure and control method, and an integrated stove, comprising a casing, an oil collecting cup, an oil level detection module and a response module. The oil collecting cup is detachably arranged on the casing, the oil level detection module is arranged on the casing and is used to detect the oil level information in the oil collecting cup, and the response module is connected to the oil level detection module to respond according to the oil level information, reminding the user to disassemble and clean the oil collecting cup in time, so as to facilitate user use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitchens and bathrooms, and in particular to an integrated stove oil overflow control structure and control method, and an integrated stove. Background Art

[0002] The integrated stove is installed in the kitchen and can absorb the oil fumes in the kitchen. A detachable oil collecting cup is provided in the integrated stove. Part of the oil fumes sucked by the integrated stove are discharged to the outside, and part of them will solidify into oil droplets and fall into the oil collecting cup. Users need to remove the oil collecting cup from the integrated stove regularly and clean the oil droplets in the oil collecting cup to prevent the oil collecting cup from being full and overflowing.

[0003] Existing integrated stoves generally have an oil overflow reminder function. In the past, a timing component was set to accumulate the operating time of the integrated stove. After a certain period of operation, the corresponding response component was controlled to react to remind the user that the oil collection cup is full and needs to be cleaned. However, in actual applications, the time it takes for the oil collection cup to be full varies depending on the concentration of oil smoke. Therefore, the judgment of the oil overflow time is not accurate and inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an integrated stove oil overflow control structure that accurately obtains the oil level information of the oil collecting cup and makes an appropriate response in a timely manner.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a control method, which utilizes oil level detection to accurately obtain the oil level information of the oil collecting cup and make an appropriate response in time.

[0006] The present invention also provides an integrated stove that can accurately detect the oil level of the oil collecting cup and make an appropriate response in a timely manner.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, an integrated stove oil overflow control structure includes: a casing; an oil collecting cup, which is detachably arranged on the casing; an oil level detection module, which is arranged on the casing and is used to detect the oil level information in the oil collecting cup; and a response module, which is connected to the oil level detection module to respond according to the oil level information.

[0008] An integrated stove oil overflow control structure according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] The integrated stove oil overflow control structure of the present invention utilizes an oil level detection module to detect the oil level of the oil collecting cup. When the accumulated oil level rises to the threshold of the oil level detection module, the oil level detection module can trigger a response module to take a response action, reminding the user to disassemble and clean the oil collecting cup in time for user convenience.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the oil collecting cup is slidably disposed on the casing.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the oil level detection module includes a probe assembly, and the probe assembly extends into the oil collecting cup to detect oil level information in the oil collecting cup.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the oil level detection module also includes an installation transmission assembly, which is arranged on the casing, the installation transmission assembly is connected to the probe assembly, the installation transmission assembly can contact the oil collecting cup, and when the oil collecting cup is movably disassembled, the probe assembly can be driven by the installation transmission assembly to make the probe assembly detach from the oil collecting cup.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting transmission assembly includes an upper bracket and a limit member, the upper bracket is arranged on the casing and the upper bracket is located above the cup mouth of the oil collecting cup, the probe assembly is rotatably arranged on the upper bracket, the limit member is connected to the probe assembly, and the limit member can abut against the oil collecting cup.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting member is rod-shaped, and the axial direction of the limiting member intersects with the axial direction of the probe assembly.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the installation transmission assembly further includes an elastic member, which is disposed on the upper bracket and connected to one end of the probe assembly, and the limiting member is disposed at the other end of the probe assembly.

[0016] According to the control method of the second embodiment of the present invention, based on the operation of an integrated stove oil overflow control structure disclosed in any of the above embodiments, it includes: an oil level detection step, in which the oil level detection module detects the oil level information in the oil collecting cup; a response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than the threshold, the response module takes a response action.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the response module includes an alarm component, and in the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than a threshold value, the alarm component issues an alarm prompt; and / or, the response module includes an oil fume extraction component, and in the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than a threshold value, the oil fume extraction component stops operating.

[0018] The integrated stove according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes an integrated stove oil overflow control structure disclosed in any of the above embodiments.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of one embodiment of the integrated stove oil overflow control structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 A side view of one embodiment of the integrated stove oil spill control structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional principle analysis diagram of one embodiment of the integrated stove oil spill control structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of a control method for one embodiment of the integrated stove oil overflow control structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a principle structural block diagram of one embodiment of the integrated stove oil overflow control structure of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] Casing 100 , oil collecting cup 200 , oil level detection module 300 , first detection needle 310 , second detection needle 320 , installation transmission assembly 330 , upper bracket 331 , limiter 332 , elastic member 333 , response module 400 , alarm component 410 , and fume extraction component 420 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside", are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the integrated stove oil overflow control structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 100, an oil collecting cup 200, an oil level detection module 300 and a response module 400. The oil collecting cup 200 is detachably arranged on the housing 100. The oil level detection module 300 is arranged on the housing 100 and is used to detect the oil level information in the oil collecting cup 200. The response module 400 is connected to the oil level detection module 300 to respond according to the oil level information.

[0033] Among them, the oil level detection module 300 can be selected from conventional liquid level sensors, and the response module 400 can be an alarm component 410 and an oil fume extraction component 420, which can be integrated with a control circuit, or a control circuit is provided and connected to the oil level detection module 300 and the response module 400 respectively. The alarm component 410 can be an indicator light or a buzzer. When the oil level in the oil collecting cup 200 is higher than the threshold, the alarm component 410 can issue an alarm prompt, or the oil fume extraction component 420 will be triggered and stop running.

[0034] The integrated stove oil overflow control structure of the present invention utilizes the oil level detection module 300 to detect the oil level of the oil collecting cup 200. When the accumulated oil level rises to the threshold value of the oil level detection module 300, the oil level detection module 300 can trigger the response module 400 to respond, reminding the user to disassemble and clean the oil collecting cup 200 in time for user convenience.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present invention, the oil collecting cup 200 is slidably set on the casing 100, and the oil collecting cup 200 can slide and translate on the casing 100. Specifically, a slide groove can be set on the casing 100, and the oil collecting cup 200 is set to move in the slide groove. The user can remove the oil collecting cup 200 from the casing 100 by pulling.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, the oil level detection module 300 includes a probe assembly, which extends into the oil collecting cup 200 to detect the oil level information in the oil collecting cup 200. Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the probe assembly includes a first detection needle 310 and a second detection needle 320 respectively connected to the control circuit. The needle heads of the first detection needle 310 and the second detection needle 320 are located in the same horizontal plane. When the oil level rises, they contact the first detection needle 310 and the second detection needle 320 respectively, so that the first detection needle 310 and the second detection needle 320 are connected, thereby knowing that the oil level has risen to the threshold. Of course, the oil level detection module 300 can also be a hydraulic sensor. When the liquid level rises, the hydraulic sensor senses the pressure change and generates a trigger signal.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, since the probe assembly extends into the oil collecting cup 200, the probe assembly is a relatively sensitive component. In order to prevent the user from touching the probe assembly during the disassembly process, the oil level detection module 300 also includes an installation transmission assembly 330. The installation transmission assembly 330 is arranged on the housing 100, and the installation transmission assembly 330 is connected to the probe assembly. The installation transmission assembly 330 can contact the oil collecting cup 200. When the oil collecting cup 200 is movably disassembled, the probe assembly can be driven by the installation transmission assembly 330 to make the probe assembly detach from the oil collecting cup 200.

[0038] When the user removes the oil collecting cup 200, the installation transmission assembly 330 is in contact with the oil collecting cup 200 at the beginning. When the oil collecting cup 200 is removed, the force on the installation transmission assembly 330 will change, thereby driving the probe assembly, causing the probe assembly to be removed from the oil collecting cup 200 in advance. After cleaning the oil collecting cup 200, the oil collecting cup 200 is reinstalled into the casing 100, which can touch the installation transmission assembly 330, so that the probe assembly can enter the oil collecting cup 200 again.

[0039] Specifically, if Figure 2 、 3 As shown, the transmission assembly 330 includes an upper bracket 331 and a limiter 332. The upper bracket 331 is arranged on the housing 100 and is located above the cup mouth of the oil collecting cup 200. It should be noted that the housing 100 is a shell that plays a supporting role in the machine, and Figure 1 The component indicated in is a part of the housing 100 . The probe assembly is rotatably disposed on the upper bracket 331 . The limiting member 332 is connected to the probe assembly, and the limiting member 332 can abut against the oil collecting cup 200 .

[0040] Here, the probe assembly can be connected to the upper bracket 331 via a pivot shaft, or a mounting hole is provided on the upper bracket 331 , and the probe assembly passes through the mounting hole and can be offset in the mounting hole.

[0041] Furthermore, the limiting member 332 is rod-shaped, and the axial direction of the limiting member 332 intersects with the axial direction of the probe assembly, thereby forming a certain angle, which is more conducive to preventing the oil collecting cup 200 from contacting the probe assembly.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the installation transmission assembly 330 also includes an elastic member 333, which is arranged on the upper bracket 331. Based on the rotation fulcrum of the probe assembly and the upper bracket 331, the elastic member 333 is connected to one end of the probe assembly, and the limit member 332 is arranged at the other end of the probe assembly. This structure can refer to the principle of lever. The elastic member 333 can be a spring or a tension spring. When the oil collecting cup 200 is in place, the oil collecting cup 200 and the limit member 332 press against each other, and the probe assembly extends into the oil collecting cup 200. At this time, the elastic member 333 will apply force to one end of the probe assembly, but due to the force exerted by the oil collecting cup 200 itself on the limiter 332, the elastic member 333 is not sufficient to drive the probe assembly, so the probe assembly can be fixed in a suitable position to detect the oil level in the oil collecting cup 200. When the oil collecting cup 200 is removed, the limiter 332 will deflect in the direction of the oil collecting cup 200, and the elastic member 333 can drive the probe assembly to deflect and leave the moving area of the oil collecting cup 200 in advance, thereby not hindering the removal of the oil collecting cup 200.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, a counterweight may be provided at one end of the probe assembly or the probe assembly may be deflected by its own center of gravity when the oil collecting cup 200 is released.

[0044] According to the control method of the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 、 5 As shown, the operation of an integrated stove oil overflow control structure disclosed based on any of the above embodiments includes: an oil level detection step, in which the oil level detection module 300 detects the oil level information in the oil collecting cup 200; a response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup 200 is higher than the threshold, the response module 400 takes a response action.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the response module 400 includes an alarm component 410. In the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup 200 is higher than a threshold value, the alarm component 410 issues an alarm prompt; and / or, the response module 400 includes an oil fume extraction component 420. In the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup 200 is higher than a threshold value, the oil fume extraction component 420 stops operating.

[0046] Specifically, the integrated stove is powered on and the range hood component 420 is started to detect whether the oil level reaches the oil overflow threshold position. If so, the range hood component 420 is closed and the alarm component 410 sounds an alarm until the oil level returns to the oil overflow threshold position, the alarm is automatically closed, and the range hood component is restored to start.

[0047] The integrated stove according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes an integrated stove oil overflow control structure disclosed in any of the above embodiments.

[0048] This design can remind the user to disassemble and clean the oil collecting cup 200 in time, making it easier for the user to use.

[0049] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated stove oil overflow control structure, characterized in that: include: chassis; an oil collecting cup, detachably arranged on the casing; An oil level detection module, disposed on the housing and used to detect oil level information in the oil collecting cup; a response module, the response module being connected to the oil level detection module to take a response action according to the oil level information; The oil level detection module includes a probe assembly, which extends into the oil collecting cup to detect the oil level information in the oil collecting cup; The oil level detection module also includes an installation transmission assembly, which is arranged on the casing and connected to the probe assembly. The installation transmission assembly can contact the oil collecting cup, and when the oil collecting cup is movably disassembled, the probe assembly can be driven by the installation transmission assembly to make the probe assembly detach from the oil collecting cup.

2. The integrated stove oil overflow control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil collecting cup is slidably arranged on the casing.

3. The integrated stove oil spill control structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting transmission assembly includes an upper bracket and a limiting member. The upper bracket is arranged on the casing and is located above the cup mouth of the oil collecting cup. The probe assembly is rotatably arranged on the upper bracket. The limiting member is connected to the probe assembly and can abut against the oil collecting cup.

4. The integrated stove oil spill control structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting member is rod-shaped, and the axial direction of the limiting member intersects with the axial direction of the probe assembly.

5. The integrated stove oil spill control structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The installation transmission assembly further includes an elastic member, which is arranged on the upper bracket and connected to one end of the probe assembly. The limiting member is arranged at the other end of the probe assembly.

6. A control method, characterized in that: The operation of an integrated stove oil spill control structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5 comprises: In the oil level detection step, the oil level detection module detects the oil level information in the oil collecting cup; In the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than the threshold, the response module takes a response action.

7. A control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The response module includes an alarm component. In the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than a threshold, the alarm component issues an alarm prompt; And / or, the response module includes an oil fume extraction component, and in the response step, when the oil level in the oil collecting cup is higher than a threshold value, the oil fume extraction component stops operating.

8. An integrated stove, characterized in that: It comprises an integrated stove oil overflow control structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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