Cooktop assembly

Abstract

This invention provides a cooktop assembly, comprising: a cooktop body having a sink; and a heating structure rotatably disposed at the opening of the sink, the heating structure having a working position and a cleaning position; wherein, when the heating structure is in the working position, the heating surface of the heating structure faces away from the bottom of the sink; and when the heating structure is in the cleaning position, the heating surface of the heating structure faces the bottom of the sink. This solves the technical problem in the prior art where it is inconvenient to clean the heating structure while cooking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of small household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a stove assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, as people's living standards continue to improve, the requirements for household kitchen appliances are becoming increasingly intelligent and user-friendly.

[0003] However, users are often busy with work and have little free time. Furthermore, cooking requires a certain level of skill, and the utensils, stovetop, and heating elements are difficult to clean after cooking, making users even less willing to cook and thus lowering their overall user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a stove assembly to solve the technical problem of inconvenience in cleaning the heating structure in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a cooktop assembly, comprising: a cooktop body having a sink; a heating structure rotatably disposed at the opening of the sink, the heating structure having a working position and a cleaning position; when the heating structure is in the working position, the heating surface of the heating structure is disposed away from the sink; when the heating structure is in the cleaning position, the heating surface of the heating structure is disposed facing the sink.

[0006] Furthermore, the stove assembly also includes: a control module connected to the heating structure; and a voice interaction module connected to the control module, so that the control module controls the heating structure to work according to the command information transmitted by the voice interaction module.

[0007] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes a cleaning structure disposed within the sink, the cleaning structure being used to clean objects located within the sink.

[0008] Furthermore, the stove assembly also includes: a control module connected to the cleaning structure, and a voice interaction module connected to the control module, so that the control module controls the cleaning structure to work according to the command information transmitted by the voice interaction module.

[0009] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes: a mounting plate that is flip-mounted at the opening of the sink, the mounting plate being used to seal the opening of the sink, and a heating structure mounted on the mounting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes a drive unit, the drive end of which is connected to the mounting plate, and the drive unit is used to drive the mounting plate to flip.

[0011] Furthermore, the stove assembly also includes: a cooking utensil, on which a first snap-fit ​​structure is provided, and a heating structure is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure that cooperates with the first snap-fit ​​structure, so that the cooking utensil is snapped onto the heating structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes: a control module connected to the cooking appliances; and a voice interaction module connected to the control module, so that the control module controls the operation of the cooking appliances according to the instruction information transmitted by the voice interaction module.

[0013] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes: a control module connected to the heating structure; and a display module connected to the control module to display the control commands from the control module.

[0014] Furthermore, the cooktop assembly also includes a wireless communication module connected to the display module, so that content downloaded by the wireless communication module can be displayed by the display module.

[0015] Applying the technical solution of this invention, when cooking is required, the heating structure is positioned in the working position, with its heating surface facing away from the sink, and is used to cook food. After cooking is complete, the heating structure is moved to the cleaning position, where its heating surface faces the sink for easy cleaning. Therefore, the stove assembly provided in this embodiment facilitates cleaning of the heating structure while cooking. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stove assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0019] 10. Stove body; 11. Dishwasher sink; 20. Heating structure; 30. Cleaning structure; 40. Mounting plate; 50. Drive components. Detailed Implementation

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] like Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a cooktop assembly, which includes a cooktop body 10 and a heating structure 20. The cooktop body 10 has a sink 11, and the heating structure 20 is rotatably disposed at the opening of the sink 11. The heating structure 20 has a working position and a cleaning position. When the heating structure 20 is in the working position, the heating surface of the heating structure 20 is facing away from the sink 11. When the heating structure 20 is in the cleaning position, the heating surface of the heating structure 20 faces the sink 11.

[0022] Using the cooktop assembly provided in this embodiment, when cooking is required, the heating structure 20 is in the working position, with its heating surface facing away from the sink 11. The heating structure 20 is used to cook food. After cooking is completed, the heating structure 20 is moved to the cleaning position, where its heating surface faces the sink 11 for easy cleaning. Therefore, the cooktop assembly provided in this embodiment, by incorporating the sink 11 structure, facilitates the cleaning of the heating structure 20 and reduces cooking time.

[0023] Specifically, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a control module and a voice interaction module. The control module is connected to the heating structure 20. The voice interaction module is connected to the control module so that the control module controls the heating structure 20 to operate according to the command information transmitted by the voice interaction module. With this structural setup, the user only needs to control the operation of the heating structure 20 through voice information, which is convenient for operators.

[0024] In this embodiment, the cooktop assembly also includes a cleaning structure 30, which is disposed within the sink 11. The cleaning structure 30 is used to clean objects located within the sink 11. With this structural arrangement, when the heating structure 20 moves to the cleaning position, the cleaning structure 30 will clean the heating structure 20 and other kitchen utensils within the sink 11, greatly facilitating user operation and reducing user workload.

[0025] Specifically, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a control module and a voice interaction module. The control module is connected to the cleaning structure 30. The voice interaction module is connected to the control module so that the control module controls the cleaning structure 30 to operate according to the command information transmitted by the voice interaction module. With this structural arrangement, users can control the operation of the cleaning structure 30 through voice, greatly facilitating user operation.

[0026] In this embodiment, the cooktop assembly also includes a mounting plate 40, which is rotatably mounted at the opening of the sink 11. The mounting plate 40 is used to seal the opening of the sink 11, and the heating structure 20 is mounted on the mounting plate 40. With this structural arrangement, sealing the opening of the sink 11 with the mounting plate 40 can prevent the overflow of cleaning water from the cleaning structure 30, and at the same time, it also improves the installation stability of the heating structure 20.

[0027] Specifically, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a drive component 50. The drive end of the drive component 50 is connected to the mounting plate 40, and the drive component 50 is used to drive the mounting plate 40 to rotate. Specifically, the drive component 50 can be a rotary motor, and there are two rotary motors. The two rotary motors are located on both sides of the mounting plate 40, and both rotary motors are located in the middle of the mounting plate 40. The two rotary motors drive the mounting plate 40 to rotate, so that the mounting plate 40 can block the opening of the sink 11 in both the working position and the washing position.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cooktop assembly also includes a cooking appliance with a first snap-fit ​​structure. The heating structure 20 has a second snap-fit ​​structure that engages with the first snap-fit ​​structure, allowing the cooking appliance to snap onto the heating structure 20. With this structure, after cooking, the mounting plate 40 flips over, placing the heating structure 20 in a cleaning position. Simultaneously, the cooking appliance flips into the sink 11, allowing the cleaning structure 30 to clean it, further facilitating user operation. Specifically, the cooking appliance in this embodiment can be an electric cooker.

[0029] Specifically, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a control module and a voice interaction module. The control module is connected to the cooking appliance. The voice interaction module is connected to the control module so that the control module can control the operation of the cooking appliance according to the command information transmitted by the voice interaction module. With this structural arrangement, the user can control the operation of the cooking appliance solely through voice information.

[0030] To further facilitate user operation, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a control module and a display module. The control module is connected to the heating structure 20. The display module is connected to the control module so that it displays the control commands from the control module, allowing the user to know the cooking status.

[0031] Specifically, the stove assembly in this embodiment also includes a storage module, which is used to store the user's voice information so as to perform adaptive operations based on the recipes provided by the voice information.

[0032] In this embodiment, the stove assembly also includes a wireless communication module, which is connected to the display module so that the content downloaded by the wireless communication module can be displayed by the display module, so that the user can search for recipes online and perform related operations.

[0033] The stove assembly provided in this embodiment of the invention is a fully intelligent stove. Users can use the pre-configured menus of the stove assembly to automatically cook dishes. If the stove assembly does not have a menu for a certain ingredient, consumers can directly control the heat, temperature, power, and stirring intensity using voice commands. These personalized recipes can be saved and modified to meet individual consumer needs. After cooking, the stove will flip the mounting plate 40, submerging the cookware (i.e., cooking utensils) into the sink 11. The cookware is automatically cleaned by the cleaning structure 30 and then reset. At this point, the consumer has finished eating and can automatically or voice-control the dishwashing process, improving the user experience.

[0034] Specifically, the fully intelligent stove provided by this invention can be controlled by voice to help users automatically cook, automatically clean after use, and clean dishes after the cookware is reset. Specifically, the fully intelligent stove in this embodiment includes a heating module, a voice module, a cleaning module, a display module, and a control module, with each module connected to the control module. The heating module (i.e., heating structure 20) provides electromagnetic heating to the countertop, providing the necessary heat to the cookware. The voice interaction module interacts with the user and recognizes voice commands. The cleaning module (i.e., cleaning structure 30) cleans dishes and cookware. The display module displays the current status in real-time video, recipe tutorials, etc. The control module is the central processor of the fully intelligent stove and communicates with each module. The network module (i.e., wireless communication module) connects to a mobile device and can be used to download recipes, videos, cooking instructions, and other data.

[0035] In this embodiment, the stove assembly can be embedded in an existing stove, and the top mounting plate 40 can be flipped by two rotary motors.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the heating module is operated by the control module. The snap-on power socket on the panel can fix the matching pot and provide power for the pot to rotate and heat up. After the voice module detects commands such as "high heat", "low heat", "stir-fry", and "simmer for 30 minutes", it sends information to the control module. After receiving the information, the control module sends corresponding commands to the heating module to adjust the heating module's power, stirring intensity, and time.

[0037] Specifically, the cleaning module in this embodiment consists of a cleaning inner tank, a water pump, and a spray arm within the sink 11. After detecting commands such as "quick wash" and "intensive wash," the language module sends information to the control module. Upon receiving the information, the control module sends corresponding commands to the cleaning module, selecting various pre-selected washing instructions.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the display module is used to display the real-time status of the smart stove, such as temperature, power, stirring intensity, and dishes, and communicates with the control module. This module consists of an LED display screen. After the voice module detects a user's voice command, it sends a message to the control module. Upon receiving the message, the control module displays the received command on the display screen. The user can also operate the machine by sending signals to the control module through the display screen.

[0039] Specifically, the language module in this embodiment mainly enables language interaction with the user, intelligent dialogue, alarms, and prompts. This module is responsible for detecting the user's language. If preset information such as "high heat," "low heat," "stir-fry," or "quick wash" is detected, the signal is sent to the control module.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the network module is used to connect with the mobile device to download a series of data such as recipes, videos, and cooking instructions.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control module is the "brain" of the smart stove. The control module is used to communicate with each module, process information from each module, and send instructions.

[0042] In this embodiment, the electric heating structure 20 is connected to a power source, supplying power to the pot according to different power levels. The heating plate inside the pot heats up, thus heating the food at different temperatures. The user places the ingredients into the pot. First, the user selects a recipe via the display module, then retrieves stored information about the recipe via the network module and control module to determine the cooking temperature, time, and stirring intensity. If the network module has the recipe, it can automatically cook the food according to the recipe. For example, when cooking lettuce with meat, the chopped ingredients are poured into the pot, and the control module automatically cooks the food according to the recipe's requirements for temperature, stirring time, and stirring intensity. If the system does not have the recipe, the user can observe the current cooking progress and use voice commands to control the temperature, stirring time, and stirring intensity. For example, if the user wants to reduce the heat, they can say "low heat." The voice module retrieves this voice command and sends a signal to the control module, which then reduces the panel's output power to achieve low heat.

[0043] The stovetop component provided in this embodiment solves the current problem of users not knowing how to cook. This type of recipe operation information can be saved and modified. For example, if the food breaks during cooking, affecting its appearance, the user can adjust and remember the required strength, time, and heat for that ingredient. Users can also create their own recipes, pre-setting the technical points required for cooking and saving them. After cooking, the user takes the food out and says "wash the pot." The countertop begins to flip, the voice module detects this voice and sends a signal to the control module. The control module's control panel flips, and the pot is placed into the lower cleaning module of the stovetop. The lower cleaning mechanism begins rinsing the pot. Depending on the recipe, the user can select the rinsing strength, rinsing time, and amount of detergent by voice. After washing, the countertop flips back to its normal position. After the user finishes eating, the empty lower cleaning module is used to wash dishes and other tableware. The user puts the dishes into the cleaning module, the smart stovetop cleans and dries them, and notifies the user.

[0044] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects: For users with recipes, cooking can be fully automated; for users without recipes, the heat can be increased or decreased in real time via voice commands or button operation, and the stirring intensity can be adjusted, solving the problem of users not knowing how to cook. The system has a memory function for user-defined recipes, allowing for saving and modification of recipes according to user preferences, and automatic cooking according to these recipes. The cleaning module cleans the cookware and resets it after cleaning; the cleaning process can also be voice-controlled, solving the problem of difficult cleaning for users.

[0045] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0046] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0048] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooktop assembly, characterized by The cooking bench assembly comprises: a cooking bench body (10) having a sink (11); a heating structure (20) reversibly arranged at the opening of the sink (11), the heating structure (20) having a working position and a cleaning position; wherein, when the heating structure (20) is in the working position, the heating surface of the heating structure (20) is arranged away from the bottom of the sink (11); when the heating structure (20) is in the cleaning position, the heating surface of the heating structure (20) is arranged towards the bottom of the sink (11); a cleaning structure (30) arranged in the sink (11), the cleaning structure (30) being used for cleaning objects in the sink (11); a mounting plate (40) reversibly arranged at the opening of the sink (11), the mounting plate (40) being used for blocking the opening of the sink (11), and the heating structure (20) is arranged on the mounting plate (40); a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil being provided with a first clamping structure, and the heating structure (20) being provided with a second clamping structure matched with the first clamping structure, so that the cooking utensil is clamped on the heating structure (20); so that, when the heating structure (20) is in the cleaning position, the cooking utensil is turned over into the sink (11) to be cleaned by the cleaning structure (30); a control module connected with the heating structure (20) and the cleaning structure (30); a language interaction module connected with the control module, so that the control module controls the working of the heating structure (20) and / or the cleaning structure (30) according to the instruction information transmitted by the language interaction module; a driving member (50), a driving end of the driving member (50) being connected with the mounting plate (40), and the driving member (50) being used for driving the mounting plate (40) to turn over.

2. The cooking bench assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the control module is connected with the cooking utensil, so that the control module controls the working of the cooking utensil according to the instruction information transmitted by the language interaction module.

3. The cooktop assembly of claim 1, wherein, The cooking bench assembly further comprises: a display module connected with the control module, so that the display module displays the control instruction of the control module.

4. The cooktop assembly of claim 3, wherein, The cooking bench assembly further comprises: a wireless communication module connected with the display module, so that the content downloaded by the wireless communication module is displayed through the display module.

Images