Cooking appliance, control method thereof, computer-readable storage medium, and processor

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cooking appliance, a control method thereof, a computer-readable storage medium, and a processor. The cooking appliance includes a temperature sensor for obtaining the current temperature of the cooking appliance's interior cavity; a cooling device disposed within the cooking appliance's interior cavity; and a controller connected to the temperature sensor for obtaining a target temperature within the cooking appliance's interior cavity and controlling the cooling device's operating state based on the target temperature and the current temperature. This invention addresses the technical problem of high cooking appliance cabinet temperatures in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of cooking appliances, and in particular to a cooking appliance and a control method thereof, a computer-readable storage medium, and a processor. Background Art

[0002] Existing cooking appliances, such as steamers, ovens, and combi ovens, typically use heat dissipation vents to dissipate excess heat during operation. This heat dissipation method can lead to excessively high temperatures near the vents, posing a risk of burns to the user. Built-in cooking appliances, such as steamers, ovens, and combi ovens, are also susceptible to damage to the cabinet due to excessively high temperatures outside the appliance.

[0003] To address the above-mentioned problems, no effective solutions have been proposed so far. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present invention provide a cooking appliance and a control method thereof, a computer-readable storage medium, and a processor, to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art that the temperature of a cooking appliance cabinet is relatively high.

[0005] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a cooking appliance is provided, comprising: a temperature sensor for obtaining a current temperature of an inner cavity of the cooking appliance; a cooling device disposed in the inner cavity of the cooking appliance; and a controller connected to the temperature sensor, for obtaining a target temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance and controlling a working state of the cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature.

[0006] Optionally, the cooling device includes: a cooling water channel, which is arranged outside the inner cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0007] Optionally, the cooling water circuit includes: a first solenoid valve, arranged at the water inlet of the cooling water circuit, for controlling the opening or closing of the cooling water circuit; a controller, connected to the first solenoid valve, for controlling the first solenoid valve to work when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, and controlling the first solenoid valve to stop working when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

[0008] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a steam generator, disposed outside the inner cavity, for providing steam to the inner cavity; and a controller, for controlling the steam generator to provide steam.

[0009] Optionally, the cooking appliance also includes: a second solenoid valve, arranged on the first pipe connecting the cooling water circuit and the steam generator, for controlling the cooling water circuit to inject water into the steam generator; a controller, connected to the second solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the second solenoid valve when the working mode is the steaming mode.

[0010] Optionally, the cooling device includes: a third solenoid valve, arranged at the water outlet of the second pipe connected to the cooling water circuit, for controlling the cooling water circuit to drain water; a controller, connected to the third solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the third solenoid valve when it is detected that the cooking appliance has finished cooking.

[0011] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a fourth solenoid valve, arranged at the water inlet of the third pipe connected to the cooling water circuit, for controlling water injection into the cooling water circuit; and a controller, connected to the fourth solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the fourth solenoid valve.

[0012] Optionally, the water pipe of the cooling water circuit is coiled outside the inner cavity of the cooking utensil.

[0013] Optionally, the cooling device further includes: a fan embedded in the inner cavity of the cooking appliance; and a controller connected to the fan for controlling the operation of the fan.

[0014] Optionally, the cooling device further includes: a heat dissipation hole, which is arranged on the outside of the box of the cooking appliance; and a controller, which is connected to the heat dissipation hole and is used to control the operation of the heat dissipation hole.

[0015] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a cooking appliance is also provided, including: obtaining a target temperature and a current temperature of an inner cavity of the cooking appliance, wherein the target temperature is the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance corresponding to the current working state of the cooking appliance; and controlling the working state of a cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature, wherein the cooling device is used to cool the cooking appliance, and the cooling device is arranged in the inner cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0016] Optionally, the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, and the working state of the cooling device is controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature, including: judging whether the current temperature is greater than the target temperature; when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to open through the first solenoid valve; when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to close through the first solenoid valve.

[0017] Optionally, before obtaining the target temperature and current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, the method further includes: detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; if it is detected that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, obtaining the target temperature and current temperature.

[0018] Optionally, detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed includes at least one of the following: detecting whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking, wherein if the cooking appliance has finished cooking, determining that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; detecting whether the working mode of the cooking appliance has changed, wherein if the working mode has changed, determining that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed.

[0019] Optionally, when the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, after controlling the cooling device to shut down, the method also includes: when the working mode is a steaming mode, controlling the cooling water circuit to inject water into the steam generator through a second solenoid valve; and controlling the operation of the steam generator based on the water output of the cooling water circuit.

[0020] Optionally, in the case where the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, after controlling the cooling device to shut down, the method further includes: when it is detected that the working state is to end cooking, controlling the cooling water circuit to drain through a third solenoid valve; when it is detected that the cooling water circuit drainage is completed, controlling the cooking appliance to shut down.

[0021] Optionally, after controlling the cooling device to turn off, the method further includes: outputting a preset signal, wherein the preset signal is used to remind the user that the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

[0022] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located is controlled to execute the above-mentioned cooking appliance control method.

[0023] According to another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a processor is further provided. The processor is configured to run a program, wherein the program executes the above-mentioned cooking appliance control method when running.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the target temperature and current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil can be obtained first, and then the working state of the cooling device can be controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature, thereby realizing controlling the working state of the cooling device according to the real-time temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil, cooling the cooking utensil by the cooling device, ensuring that the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil is maintained below the target temperature, avoiding the high temperature of the cooking utensil cabinet, achieving the technical effect of quickly cooling the cooking utensil and improving the safety of the cooking utensil, and thus solving the technical problem of the high temperature of the cooking utensil cabinet in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this application. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an optional cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3is a schematic diagram of another optional cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a flow chart of an optional cooking appliance control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 The present invention is a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cooking utensil is provided. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cooking appliance includes:

[0035] The temperature sensor 102 is used to obtain the current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0036] The temperature sensor may be a thermocouple or a thermal resistor.

[0037] The cooling device 104 is provided in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil and is used to cool the cooking utensil.

[0038] Optionally, the cooling device includes: a cooling water channel, which is arranged outside the inner cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0039] The cooling device can be a tubular radiator, a fin radiator, an air cooler, or a water cooler. The water cooler can be a cooling water channel, which can be a condensing water channel. Condensed water refers to liquid water formed by the condensation of gaseous water. The cooling device can also be a fan, with the fan speed controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature. The cooling device can achieve rapid cooling of cooking utensils.

[0040] The controller 106 is connected to the temperature sensor and is used to obtain the target temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance and control the working state of the cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature.

[0041] Among them, the controller is divided into a combinational logic controller and a microprogram controller, which is not limited here; the inner cavity of the cooking utensil refers to the internal space of kitchen appliances such as a steamer, oven, and steam oven, where food to be cooked is placed; the target temperature is the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil corresponding to the current working state of the cooking utensil; the current temperature can be the real-time temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil collected by the temperature sensor; the working state of the cooling device can be that the cooling device is turned on to cool the cooking utensil, or the cooling device is turned off to stop cooling the cooking utensil.

[0042] The target temperature in the above steps can be the temperature that the cooking appliance cavity needs to maintain in the current operating state. It can be a pre-set temperature for different operating states, or it can be modified according to the user's actual needs. The current operating state can be the cooking appliance's on / off state, or it can be an operating mode of the cooking appliance, such as baking mode or steaming mode. For example, the target temperature corresponding to steaming mode can be 100°C.

[0043] The working state in the above steps may be that the cooling device is turned on to cool the cooking utensil; or, the cooling device may be turned off to stop cooling the cooking utensil.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, when it is detected that the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, it means that the current temperature inside the cooking utensil is too high and needs to be cooled down. At this time, the cooling device can be started to lower the current temperature. When it is detected that the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, it means that the current temperature inside the cooking utensil is not high and does not need to be cooled down. Therefore, the cooling device can be turned off to avoid the low temperature inside the cooking utensil affecting the normal cooking process.

[0045] In another optional embodiment, if the difference between the current temperature and the target temperature is less than a set value (which can be set by the user), the difference between the real-time temperature of the inner cavity and the target temperature is small, the temperature of the cooking appliance is not high, and cooling is not required, so no control signal is issued to activate the cooling device. If the difference between the current temperature and the target temperature is greater than the set value, the difference between the real-time temperature of the inner cavity and the target temperature is large, the temperature of the cooking appliance is high, and cooling is required. Therefore, by determining whether to activate the cooling device based on the difference between the current temperature and the target temperature, inefficient energy consumption is avoided.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, the target temperature and current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil can be obtained first, and then the working state of the cooling device can be controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature, thereby realizing controlling the working state of the cooling device according to the real-time temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil, cooling the cooking utensil by the cooling device, ensuring that the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil is maintained below the target temperature, avoiding the high temperature of the cooking utensil cabinet, achieving the technical effect of quickly cooling the cooking utensil and improving the safety of the cooking utensil, and thus solving the technical problem of the high temperature of the cooking utensil cabinet in the prior art.

[0047] Optionally, the cooling water circuit includes: a first solenoid valve, arranged at the water inlet of the cooling water circuit, for controlling the opening or closing of the cooling water circuit; a controller, connected to the first solenoid valve, for controlling the first solenoid valve to work when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, and controlling the first solenoid valve to stop working when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

[0048] The first solenoid valve in the above steps can be any one of a direct-acting solenoid valve, a distributed direct-acting solenoid valve, a pilot-operated solenoid valve, etc. The type of the first solenoid valve is not limited here.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, it can be determined whether the current temperature is greater than the target temperature. If the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, it means that the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance is too high. At this time, the first solenoid valve can be controlled to work, and the cooling device is turned on by the first solenoid valve to cool the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, so that the inner cavity of the cooking appliance can reach the target temperature and meet the user's usage needs; if the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, it means that the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance does not need to be cooled anymore. At this time, the first solenoid valve can be controlled to stop working, and the cooling device is closed by the first solenoid valve to stop cooling the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, so as to reduce the power consumption of the cooking appliance.

[0050] Optionally, the controller is further configured to detect whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, and if it is detected that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, obtain the target temperature and the current temperature.

[0051] The change in the working state in the above steps can be a transition between working modes. For example, it can be converted from baking mode to steaming mode, or from steaming mode to baking mode, or from the first baking mode to the second baking mode, wherein the temperature of the first baking mode is higher than that of the second baking mode; the change in the working state can also be a transition between the start and end of cooking of the cooking appliance, for example, the cooking appliance switches from starting cooking to ending cooking.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, when it is detected that the cooking appliance is switched from a higher temperature baking mode to a lower temperature baking mode, it indicates that the working state at this time has changed. The working state of the cooling device can be determined based on the real-time temperature of the inner cavity and the target temperature corresponding to the lower temperature baking mode. When the real-time temperature is greater than the target temperature, the cooling device is started to cool down; when the real-time temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, the cooling device is turned off.

[0053] Optionally, the controller is also used to detect whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking, wherein if the cooking appliance has finished cooking, it is determined that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; detect whether the working mode of the cooking appliance has changed, wherein if the working mode has changed, it is determined that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed can be determined by detecting whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking. Specifically, whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking can be determined by determining whether the cooking operation duration of the cooking appliance has reached a preset cooking duration. If the cooking operation duration reaches the cooking duration, it is determined that the cooking appliance has finished cooking, i.e., the working state has changed. If the cooking operation duration does not reach the cooking duration, it is determined that the cooking appliance is still cooking, i.e., the working state has not changed.

[0055] In another optional embodiment, whether the working state has changed can be determined by detecting whether the working mode has changed. If the working mode has changed, for example, from baking mode to steaming mode, it is determined that the working state has changed; if the working mode has not changed, it is determined that the working state remains unchanged.

[0056] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a steam generator, disposed outside the inner cavity, for providing steam to the inner cavity; and a controller, for controlling the steam generator to provide steam.

[0057] In the above steps, the steam generator includes an atmospheric pressure steam generator, a low pressure steam generator, a medium pressure steam generator, a sub-high pressure steam generator, an ultra-high pressure steam generator, a subcritical pressure steam generator, a supercritical pressure steam generator, and an ultra-supercritical pressure steam generator. The type of steam generator is not limited here.

[0058] In an optional embodiment, when the cooking appliance is in steaming mode, in order to ensure that the moisture content of the food does not decrease as the cooking time increases, a steam generator can be provided in the cooking appliance. When the inner cavity of the cooking appliance is relatively dry and the moisture content of the food is low, the steam generator can be controlled to provide steam to the inner cavity, thereby increasing the moisture content of the food.

[0059] Optionally, the cooking appliance also includes: a second solenoid valve, arranged on the first pipe connecting the cooling water circuit and the steam generator, for controlling the cooling water circuit to inject water into the steam generator; a controller, connected to the second solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the second solenoid valve when the working mode is the steaming mode.

[0060] In the above steps, the water output of the cooling water circuit can control the steam generator to enter the operating state. When the water output of the cooling water circuit is greater than the preset water output, a control signal controls the steam generator to operate. The preset water output can be any of the following: the preset water output can be the water volume corresponding to the maximum volume of the steam generator; the preset water output can also be a preset value set by the user or the system; the preset water output can also be 0, that is, as soon as water is injected into the steam generator, the steam generator immediately begins to operate. The above three methods can be set according to actual needs. In this embodiment of the present invention, the preset water output is the water volume corresponding to the maximum volume of the steam generator as an example for explanation.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, in the steaming mode, steam needs to be provided to the inner cavity through the steam generator during the cooking process. In order to ensure the normal operation of the steam generator, water needs to be injected into the evaporator. At the same time, the cooling water in the cooling water circuit has a certain temperature after heat exchange. In order to avoid the waste of cooling water caused by direct discharge, the second solenoid valve can be controlled to work, and the cooling water circuit is controlled by the second solenoid valve to inject cooling water with a certain heat dissipation temperature into the steam generator for heating, so that the steam generator can quickly generate water vapor, thereby achieving the purpose of shortening the waiting time and fast steam endurance during continuous cooking, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the utilization of heat.

[0062] Optionally, the cooling device includes: a third solenoid valve, arranged at the water outlet of a second pipe connected to the cooling water circuit, for controlling the cooling water circuit to drain water; a controller, connected to the third solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the third solenoid valve when it is detected that cooking of the cooking appliance is finished.

[0063] In an optional embodiment, after cooking is completed, the third solenoid valve can be controlled to operate, and the cooling water channel can be controlled by the third solenoid valve to drain water. Draining excess water is beneficial to the cleaning of the cooking equipment and extending its service life. If it is detected that the cooling water channel drainage is completed, the cooking appliance automatically shuts down to reduce unnecessary waste of resources.

[0064] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a fourth solenoid valve, arranged at the water inlet of the third pipe connected to the cooling water circuit, for controlling water injection into the cooling water circuit; and a controller, connected to the fourth solenoid valve, for controlling the operation of the fourth solenoid valve.

[0065] In an optional embodiment, the cooling water circuit is controlled to drain water before the cooking appliance is shut down. In order to ensure that the cooking appliance can cool down normally during the next cooking process, after the cooking appliance starts cooking, the fourth solenoid valve can be controlled to operate, and the cooling water circuit is controlled to be filled with water through the fourth solenoid valve.

[0066] It should be noted that during the cooking process, to ensure the normal circulation of cooling water in the cooling water circuit, the third and fourth solenoid valves must remain in operation. This means that cooling water is continuously injected and discharged from the cooling water circuit. Furthermore, while the third solenoid valve is controlling the discharge of cooling water from the cooling water circuit, the fourth solenoid valve must be deactivated.

[0067] Optionally, the cooking appliance further comprises: an output device for outputting a preset signal, wherein the preset signal is used to remind the user that the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

[0068] The output preset signal in the above steps can be presented in the form of an indicator light; it can also be presented by a specified sentence or symbol on an electronic screen; it can also be presented by playing a voice, in which case the preset signal can be an audio signal; it can also be presented by sending a preset signal to a communication device, so that the user can receive the signal even if they are temporarily away from home or attending to other matters. For example, a text message can be sent to the user to inform them of the real-time status of the cooking device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0069] In an optional embodiment, after the cooking appliance finishes working, if the current temperature of the cooking appliance is less than or equal to the target temperature in the current working state, a preset signal can be output to let the user know the real-time temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, thereby improving the user experience.

[0070] Optionally, the water pipe of the cooling water circuit is coiled outside the inner cavity of the cooking utensil.

[0071] In the above steps, the materials of the water pipes include metal materials and non-metal materials, and the material of the water pipes is not limited here.

[0072] Optionally, the cooling device further includes: a fan embedded in the inner cavity of the cooking appliance; and a controller connected to the fan for controlling the operation of the fan.

[0073] In an optional embodiment, since the water pipes of the cooling water circuit are coiled around the outside of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, the cooling water circuit can cool the air close to the inner cavity wall of the cooking appliance. In order to achieve the purpose of rapid cooling, a fan can be set on the inner cavity to make the air inside the inner cavity flow, so that the temperature inside the inner cavity is quickly balanced.

[0074] Optionally, the cooling device further includes: a heat dissipation hole, which is arranged on the outside of the box of the cooking appliance; and a controller, which is connected to the heat dissipation hole and is used to control the operation of the heat dissipation hole.

[0075] There is no requirement for the shape of the heat dissipation holes in the above steps. The shape with the best heat dissipation effect is selected.

[0076] In an optional embodiment, heat dissipation holes may be provided on the wall of the inner cavity. By controlling the operation of the heat dissipation holes, the hot air in the inner cavity may be discharged in time, thereby further improving the cooling effect.

[0077] The following combination Figures 2 to 4 A preferred embodiment of the present invention is described in detail. Figure 4 As shown, the method may include the following steps:

[0078] Step S401, obtaining user requirements. Optionally, if the user requirement is to end cooking, then execute step S402; if the user requirement is to switch from baking to steaming, then execute step S406; if the user requirement is to continue baking, then execute step S411;

[0079] Step S402, ending the cooking instruction;

[0080] Step S403, opening the cooling water circuit;

[0081] Step S404: The temperature sensor detects whether the inner cavity temperature T is greater than the target temperature T0; if so, step S403 is executed; if not, step S405 is executed;

[0082] Step S405, closing the cooling water circuit;

[0083] Step S406, baking and steaming;

[0084] Step S407, opening the cooling water circuit;

[0085] Step S408: The temperature sensor detects whether the inner cavity temperature T is greater than the steaming temperature T0; if so, execute step S407; if not, execute step S409;

[0086] Step S409, closing the cooling water circuit;

[0087] Step S410, the ventilated cooling water is directed to the steam generator;

[0088] Step S411, continuous baking;

[0089] Step S412: The temperature sensor detects whether the inner cavity temperature T is greater than the baking temperature T0; if so, step S413 is executed; if not, step S414 is executed;

[0090] Step S413, opening the cooling water circuit;

[0091] Step S414, closing the cooling water circuit.

[0092] The cooking appliance in the above steps can be an ordinary cooking appliance or an intelligent cooking appliance, and its components include a temperature sensor, a cooling device, and a controller. Figure 2 As shown, the cooking appliance includes: a first solenoid valve 1, a second solenoid valve 2, a third solenoid valve 3, a fourth solenoid valve 4, a cooling water channel 7, a circulating fan 8 and a steam generator 9, wherein the first solenoid valve 1 is arranged at the water inlet of the cooling water channel 7, for controlling the opening or closing of the cooling water channel 7; the second solenoid valve 2 is arranged on the first pipe 10 connecting the cooling water channel 7 and the steam generator 9, for controlling the cooling water channel 7 to inject water into the steam generator 9; the third solenoid valve 3 is arranged at the water outlet 6 of the second pipe 20 connected to the cooling water channel 7, for controlling the cooling water channel 7 to drain water; the fourth solenoid valve 4 is arranged at the water inlet 5 of the third pipe 30 connected to the cooling water channel 7, for controlling the cooling water channel 7 to inject water; the cooling water channel 7 is coiled outside the inner cavity of the cooking appliance. Figure 3 As shown, the circulation fan 8 is embedded in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil; the steam generator 9 is arranged outside the inner cavity of the cooking utensil to provide steam to the inner cavity.

[0093] In a first optional embodiment, after the cooking appliance finishes cooking according to a certain working mode, the first solenoid valve, the third solenoid valve, the fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are opened, the cooling water circuit is opened, and the temperature sensor periodically detects the temperature of the inner cavity. When the current temperature T of the cooking appliance is greater than the target temperature T0, the cooling water circuit continues to be opened until the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance reaches T0, the fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are closed, the first solenoid valve and the third solenoid valve are kept open, and after the water in the water circuit is drained, the cooking appliance automatically shuts down.

[0094] In a second optional embodiment, the user uses the cooking utensil to bake and then steam. At this time, the working mode of the cooking utensil is switched from baking mode to steaming mode. The first solenoid valve, the third solenoid valve, the fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are opened, the cooling water circuit is opened, and the temperature sensor periodically detects the temperature of the inner cavity. When the current temperature T of the cooking utensil is greater than the steaming temperature T0 (100°C), the cooling water circuit continues to be opened until the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil reaches T0. The third solenoid valve, the fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are closed, and the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve are kept open. After a certain amount of cooling water after heat exchange is passed to the steam generator to the maximum volume, the steaming mode is turned on. After the steaming cooking is completed, the first optional embodiment can be followed, which will not be described in detail here.

[0095] In a third optional embodiment, the user uses the cooking utensil for continuous baking. The temperature sensor periodically monitors the temperature of the inner cavity. When the temperature T of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil is greater than the temperature T0 of the second baking mode, the first solenoid valve, the third solenoid valve, the fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are opened, and the cooling water circuit is opened until the temperature of the inner cavity reaches the temperature T0 of the second baking mode. The fourth solenoid valve and the inner cavity fan are closed, and the second baking cooking is started. If the temperature T of the inner cavity of the cooking utensil is less than the temperature T0 of the second baking mode, the heating tube in the corresponding mode starts working, and after reaching the target temperature T0, the second cooking is started. After the second baking cooking is completed, cooking is no longer continued, and the first optional embodiment is executed, which is not described here.

[0096] In a fourth alternative embodiment, the user switches the oven from steaming mode to baking mode. The heating element in the corresponding mode begins operating, and the temperature sensor periodically monitors the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance until the temperature reaches the target temperature T0, prompting the user to start cooking. When baking is complete, cooking is discontinued, and the first alternative embodiment is followed, which will not be described in detail here.

[0097] Example 2

[0098] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a cooking appliance is also provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart of the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions, and although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be executed in an order different from that shown here.

[0099] The method provided in the above embodiment of the present invention can be executed by the cooking appliance in the above embodiment. The specific implementation scheme and preferred application scenario are the same as those in the above embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0100] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0101] Step S502: Acquire the target temperature and current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance.

[0102] The target temperature is the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance corresponding to the current working state of the cooking appliance.

[0103] Step S504: controlling the operating state of the cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature.

[0104] The cooling device is used to cool the cooking utensil, and the cooling device is arranged in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil.

[0105] Optionally, the working state of the cooling device is controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature, including: judging whether the current temperature is greater than the target temperature; when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to open through the first solenoid valve; when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to close through the first solenoid valve.

[0106] Optionally, before obtaining the target temperature and current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, the method further includes: detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; if it is detected that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, obtaining the target temperature and current temperature.

[0107] Optionally, detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed includes at least one of the following: detecting whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking, wherein if the cooking appliance has finished cooking, determining that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; detecting whether the working mode of the cooking appliance has changed, wherein if the working mode has changed, determining that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed.

[0108] Optionally, when the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, after controlling the cooling device to shut down, the method further includes: when the working mode is a steaming mode, controlling the cooling water circuit to inject water into the steam generator; and controlling the operation of the steam generator based on the water output of the cooling water circuit.

[0109] Optionally, in the case where the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, after controlling the cooling device to shut down, the method further includes: when it is detected that the working state is to end cooking, controlling the cooling water circuit to drain through a third solenoid valve; when it is detected that the cooling water circuit drainage is completed, controlling the cooking appliance to shut down.

[0110] Optionally, after controlling the cooling device to turn off, the method further includes: outputting a preset signal, wherein the preset signal is used to remind the user that the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

[0111] Example 3

[0112] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is further provided. The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located is controlled to execute the cooking appliance control method in the above-mentioned embodiment 2.

[0113] Example 4

[0114] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a processor is further provided, which is used to run a program, wherein the control method of the cooking appliance in the above-mentioned embodiment 2 is executed when the program is run.

[0115] The serial numbers of the above embodiments of the present invention are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0116] In the above embodiments of the present invention, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0117] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. Among them, the device embodiments described above are only exemplary. For example, the division of units can be a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of units or modules, which can be electrical or other forms.

[0118] Units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the units may be selected to achieve the purpose of the present embodiment according to actual needs.

[0119] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention may be integrated into a single processing unit, each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a single unit. The aforementioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware or software functional units.

[0120] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), mobile hard disk, magnetic disk or optical disk, etc. Various media that can store program codes.

[0121] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A temperature sensor for obtaining the current temperature of the cooking appliance cavity; a cooling device, disposed in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil, for cooling the cooking utensil; a controller connected to the temperature sensor, configured to obtain a target temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance and control an operating state of the cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature; The cooking appliance further comprises: a steam generator, disposed outside the inner cavity, for providing steam to the inner cavity to increase the moisture content of the food; the controller, for controlling the steam generator to provide steam; a second solenoid valve, disposed on a first pipe connecting a cooling water path and the steam generator, for controlling the cooling water path to inject water into the steam generator, the cooling water path being used to control the steam generator to enter an operating state by adjusting the water output, and controlling the steam generator to operate when the water output of the cooling water path is greater than a preset water output; the controller, connected to the second solenoid valve, for controlling the second solenoid valve to operate when the operating mode is a steaming mode; The cooling water circuit includes: a first solenoid valve, arranged at the water inlet of the cooling water circuit, for controlling the opening or closing of the cooling water circuit; the controller, connected to the first solenoid valve, for detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, and if it is detected that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, obtaining the target temperature and the current temperature; when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, controlling the first solenoid valve to operate, and when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, controlling the first solenoid valve to stop working.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The cooling device comprises: The cooling water channel is arranged outside the inner cavity of the cooking utensil.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The cooling device comprises: a third solenoid valve, provided at the water outlet of the second pipe connected to the cooling water channel, for controlling the cooling water channel to drain water; The controller is connected to the third solenoid valve and is used to control the third solenoid valve to operate when it is detected that cooking by the cooking appliance is finished.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein: The cooking appliance further comprises: a fourth solenoid valve, provided at a water inlet of a third pipe connected to the cooling water channel, for controlling water injection into the cooling water channel; The controller is connected to the fourth solenoid valve and is used to control the operation of the fourth solenoid valve.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The water pipe of the cooling water circuit is coiled outside the inner cavity of the cooking utensil.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The cooling device further comprises: a fan embedded in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil; The controller is connected to the fan and is used to control the operation of the fan.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The cooling device further comprises: heat dissipation holes, arranged on the outside of the cooking appliance; The controller is connected to the heat dissipation hole and is used to control the operation of the heat dissipation hole.

8. A method for controlling a cooking appliance, characterized in that: Applied to the cooking appliance of claim 1, the method comprises: Acquiring a target temperature and a current temperature of an inner cavity of a cooking appliance, wherein the target temperature is the temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance corresponding to the current working state of the cooking appliance; controlling a working state of a cooling device based on the target temperature and the current temperature, wherein the cooling device is used to cool the cooking appliance and is disposed in an inner cavity of the cooking appliance; When the cooling device is a cooling water circuit, after controlling the cooling device to be closed, the method further includes: when the operating mode is a steaming mode, controlling the cooling water circuit to inject water into the steam generator through a second solenoid valve; and controlling the steam generator to operate based on the water output of the cooling water circuit; Before obtaining the target temperature and the current temperature of the inner cavity of the cooking appliance, the method further includes: detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed; if it is detected that the working state of the cooking appliance has changed, obtaining the target temperature and the current temperature; The working state of the cooling device is controlled based on the target temperature and the current temperature, including: judging whether the current temperature is greater than the target temperature; when the current temperature is greater than the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to open by the first solenoid valve; when the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature, controlling the cooling water circuit to close by the first solenoid valve.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that Detecting whether the working state of the cooking appliance has changed includes at least one of the following: detecting whether the cooking appliance has finished cooking, wherein if the cooking appliance has finished cooking, determining that the operating state of the cooking appliance has changed; It is detected whether the operation mode of the cooking appliance has changed, wherein if the operation mode has changed, it is determined that the operation state of the cooking appliance has changed.

10. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that In a case where the cooling device is the cooling water channel, after controlling the cooling device to be closed, the method further includes: When it is detected that the working state is the end of cooking, the cooling water channel is controlled to drain water through the third solenoid valve; When it is detected that the cooling water channel is drained, the cooking appliance is controlled to shut down.

11. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that After controlling the cooling device to be turned off, the method further includes: A preset signal is output, wherein the preset signal is used to remind the user that the current temperature is less than or equal to the target temperature.

12. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that The computer-readable storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the computer-readable storage medium is located is controlled to execute the cooking appliance control method according to any one of claims 8 to 11.

13. A processor, characterized in that: The processor is configured to run a program, wherein the program, when running, executes the cooking appliance control method according to any one of claims 8 to 11.

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