cooking utensils

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cooking utensil, comprising a machine body, a pot body and a feeding assembly. The machine body comprises a base, a material storage bin and a steam generating device. The pot body is removably mounted on the base and has a cooking space including an interface. The feeding assembly is movably connected to the machine body. Its feeding channel is connected to the material storage bin, and its steam channel is connected to the steam generating device. The feeding channel and the steam channel can be connected to the cooking space through the interface. According to the present invention, the pot body and the machine body are arranged as a split structure, and non-essential components such as the material storage bin and the steam generating device can be arranged on the machine body, thereby reducing the weight and volume of the pot body and making it convenient for users to use. In addition, various channels for conveying materials and steam into the pot body are integratedly arranged on the feeding assembly, which can reduce the number of components and reduce the overall volume of the cooking utensil, making it convenient to use and helping to reduce costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cooking utensils. Background Art

[0002] Smart cooking appliances are currently available on the market, some of which feature rice storage and automatic rice and water addition functions. Others utilize steam heating to improve rice cooking. To enhance user convenience, some cooking appliances incorporate components such as storage and heating mechanisms outside the pot body to reduce weight and bulk. However, this arrangement requires multiple channels to connect to the pot body for multifunctional cooking appliances, resulting in an excessive number of components, a complex structure, and increased costs.

[0003] To this end, the present invention provides a cooking appliance to at least partially solve the problems in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The Summary of the Invention introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Detailed Description of the Invention. The Summary of the Invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the present invention provides a cooking appliance comprising:

[0006] The machine body includes a base, a storage bin and a steam generating device;

[0007] a pot body, the pot body being removably mounted on the base, the pot body having a cooking space formed therein, the cooking space having an interface communicating with the outside world; and

[0008] A material delivery component, the material delivery component having a material delivery channel and a steam channel, the material delivery component being connected to the machine body, one end of the material delivery channel being in communication with the material storage bin, and one end of the steam channel being in communication with the steam generating device;

[0009] In which, the feeding component can move between an initial position and a feeding position. When the feeding component moves to the feeding position, the other end of the feeding channel and the other end of the steam channel can be connected to the cooking space through the interface respectively to input materials and steam into the cooking space.

[0010] The cooking appliance of the present invention integrates automatic material addition and steam input functions, thereby increasing the versatility of cooking functions. The separate structure of the pot and the main body allows for the placement of non-essential components such as the material storage bin and steam generator on the main body, reducing the weight and volume of the pot and facilitating user convenience. Furthermore, the various channels for delivering materials and steam into the pot are integrated into the feed assembly, reducing the number of components and the overall size of the cooking appliance, making it easier to control and use, and thus lowering costs.

[0011] Optionally, the interface is provided with a first valve and a second valve, wherein the steam channel can communicate with the cooking space via the first valve, and the material delivery channel and the liquid material delivery channel can communicate with the cooking space via the second valve. Thus, the first and second valves are used to control the connection and disconnection between the different channels and the cooking space, facilitating the delivery of materials and steam while also helping to keep the cooking space sealed from the outside world.

[0012] Optionally, the first valve comprises:

[0013] a steam inlet, the steam inlet being used to communicate with the steam channel;

[0014] a first driving rod, the first driving rod having a sealing structure for sealing the steam inlet, the first driving rod being movable between a first open position for opening the first valve and a first closed position for closing the first valve, and when the material feeding assembly moves to the material feeding position, the first driving rod can be pushed to the first open position; and

[0015] The first biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to the first driving rod toward the first closed position. Thus, the first valve has a simple structure and can be automatically opened as the feeding assembly moves into position, making control convenient.

[0016] Optionally, the second valve comprises:

[0017] A feed port, the feed port being connected to the feed channel;

[0018] a second driving rod, wherein an end portion of the second driving rod is provided with a blocking structure adapted to the shape of the feed port, the second driving rod being movable between a second open position for opening the second valve and a second closed position for closing the second valve, and when the feeding assembly moves to the feeding position, the second driving rod can be pushed to the second open position; and

[0019] The second biasing member is configured to apply a biasing force to the second driving rod toward the second closed position. Thus, the second valve has a simple structure and can be automatically opened as the feeding assembly moves into position, making control easier.

[0020] Optionally, the second valve further includes a connecting rod. When the first driving rod moves to a predetermined position, the first driving rod can push the connecting rod to move, and the connecting rod can push the second driving rod to move to the second open position to open the second valve. The movement direction of the second driving rod is the same as or opposite to the movement direction of the first driving rod. In this way, the first valve and the second valve can be opened in a coordinated manner.

[0021] Optionally, the second valve further includes a connecting rod and a push rod. When the feed assembly moves to the feed position, the push rod can be pushed by the feed assembly, thereby pushing the connecting rod to move. The connecting rod can then push the second drive rod to the second open position to open the second valve. The movement direction of the second drive rod is the same as or opposite to that of the push rod. Thus, the second valve can be set to open independently as needed, thereby selectively connecting different channels to the cooking space as needed.

[0022] Optionally, the feed assembly has a first stroke starting from the initial position, and when the feed assembly completes the first stroke from the initial position, the push rod can be pushed to move. The feed assembly also has a second stroke starting from the initial position, and when the feed assembly completes the second stroke from the initial position, the push rod can push the connecting rod to move, and the first stroke is smaller than the second stroke. In this way, the feed passage can be disconnected from the cooking space when the steam passage is connected to the cooking space, thereby meeting the requirements of the cooking process.

[0023] Optionally, the feed opening is funnel-shaped, so that the funnel-shaped feed opening can facilitate the passage of materials.

[0024] Optionally, the first valve further comprises a valve body having a valve chamber, the valve chamber having a first hole and a steam inlet disposed opposite to each other, and the first driving rod is movably disposed through the first hole and the steam inlet;

[0025] The first drive rod has a first end and a second end. A seal is disposed between the first end and the first hole. The first end is provided with a communication cavity including a steam inlet and a through hole. The steam inlet is configured to communicate with the steam passage and is located outside the valve chamber. The through hole is located within the valve chamber. The second end is provided with the sealing structure. When the first drive rod is in the first closed position, the sealing structure abuts the valve body from outside the valve chamber to seal the steam inlet. Thus, the structure of the first valve is adapted to cooperate with the push of the material delivery assembly to open or close the valve.

[0026] Optionally, the pot body includes a pot body base, a pot body cover, and an inner pot disposed in the pot body base. The pot body cover can be placed on the pot body base. When the pot body cover is placed on the pot body base, the cooking space is formed between the pot body cover and the inner pot. The interface is disposed on the pot body cover. Thus, the interface disposed on the pot body cover can facilitate connection between the material feeding component and the interface.

[0027] Optionally, the storage bin includes a solid material storage bin and a liquid material storage bin, the feed channel includes a solid material feed channel and a liquid material feed channel, the solid material feed channel is connected to the solid material storage bin, and the liquid material feed channel is connected to the liquid material storage bin.

[0028] Optionally, when the pot body is placed on the base, the solid material storage bin is located above the pot body, thereby allowing the material in the solid material storage bin to be transported to the cooking space by gravity.

[0029] Optionally, the machine body further includes a transmission assembly disposed between the solid material storage bin and the feed assembly, configured to transfer the material in the solid material storage bin to the solid material feed passage of the feed assembly, thereby improving the controllability of the amount of solid material delivered to the cooking space.

[0030] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a transmission screw and a driving member for driving the transmission screw. Thus, the transmission assembly has a simple structure and is easy to implement.

[0031] The pot body uses steam input through the steam channel as a main heating source; or the base and / or the pot body are provided with a heating device, and steam input through the steam channel is used as an auxiliary heating source. Thus, different heating sources can be selected according to needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The following drawings of the present invention are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and the description thereof is used to explain the principle of the present invention.

[0033] In the attached figure:

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective exploded view of a cooking utensil according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 a vertical cutaway view of the cooking appliance shown;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the feed assembly of the cooking appliance shown;

[0038] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A vertically cutaway partial enlarged view of the cooking appliance is shown, wherein the feeding assembly moves from an initial position to complete a first stroke;

[0039] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Another vertically cutaway partial enlarged view of the cooking appliance is shown, wherein the feeding assembly moves from the initial position to complete a second stroke;

[0040] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a first valve and a second valve of a cooking appliance according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A vertically cutaway partial enlarged view of the cooking appliance shown, wherein the feed assembly moves from an initial position to complete a first stroke; and

[0042] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Another vertical sectional enlarged view of the cooking appliance is shown, in which the feeding assembly moves from the initial position to complete the second stroke. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] In order to fully understand the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0045] The present invention provides a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance according to the present invention may be an electric rice cooker, an electric pressure cooker, or other cooking appliance. Besides cooking rice, the cooking appliance according to the present invention may also have various functions, such as cooking porridge, making soup, and stir-frying. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooking utensil 1 according to the present invention comprises a body 10 and a pot body 20. The body 10 is used to form the main frame structure of the cooking utensil 1, and is provided with a base 11. The pot body 20 can be placed on the base 11 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) and can be removed from the base 11 (see Figure 1 ). That is, the pot body 20 and the body 10 are arranged in a detachable manner to facilitate the movement of the pot body 20. Therefore, the cooking utensil according to the present invention is configured as a split cooking utensil.

[0047] In addition, the body 10 is also provided with a storage bin. The storage bin may include a solid material storage bin 12, which can be used to store solid ingredients such as rice and beans required for cooking. Furthermore, the storage bin may also include a liquid material storage bin for storing liquids such as water or seasonings required for cooking. In this embodiment, the water tank 13 can serve as an example of a liquid material storage bin.

[0048] The pot body 20 includes a pot base 21, a pot lid 22, and an inner pot 23 disposed within the pot base 21. The pot base 21 is detachably mounted on the base 11 of the appliance body 10. The inner pot 23 is removably placed within the pot base 21. When the pot lid 22 is closed onto the pot base 21, a cooking space 24 is formed between the pot lid 22 and the inner pot 23.

[0049] Furthermore, the cooking appliance 1 includes a feed assembly 30. This feed assembly 30 is used to transport solid food materials within the solid material storage bin 12 and / or water within the water tank 13 to the cooking space 24 of the pot body 20. For example, the feed assembly 30 can automatically add a predetermined amount of food materials and / or water to the cooking space 24 in response to user instructions, thereby automating the entire cooking process.

[0050] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, the feed assembly 30 can be constructed in the form of a feed arm, which has a feed channel 39 extending along the length of the feed arm. It can be understood that the feed channel 39 can include a solid material feed channel 34 for conveying solid food materials and a liquid material feed channel 35 for conveying liquid food materials. The feed arm is connected to the body 10, and one end of the solid material feed channel 34 is connected to the solid material storage bin 12, and one end of the liquid material feed channel 35 is connected to the liquid material storage bin (i.e., the water tank 13).

[0051] In addition, according to the present invention, the feeding assembly 30 is configured to be movable between an initial position and a feeding position. The initial position can be defined as a position where the feeding assembly 30 is away from the pot body 20. Thus, the feeding assembly 30 will not interfere with the removal and placement of the pot body 20 from the base 11, which is convenient for user operation. The feeding position can be a position where the feeding assembly 30 docks with the pot body 20 to deliver materials to the cooking utensil. Accordingly, an interface 25 communicating with the cooking space 24 is provided on the pot body 20. When the feeding assembly 30 moves to the feeding position, both the solid material feeding channel 34 and the liquid material feeding channel 35 can be connected to the cooking space 24 of the pot body 20 through the interface 25, so as to facilitate the delivery of food materials and / or water as needed.

[0052] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the body 10 of the cooking appliance 1 according to the present invention may also include a steam generator. Accordingly, a steam channel 36 is provided on the feed assembly 30. One end of the steam channel 36 can be connected to the steam generator, and the other end can be connected to the cooking space 24 via the interface 25 when the feed assembly 30 is in the feed position, thereby supplying steam into the cooking space 24. The steam supplied through the steam channel 36 can serve as the primary heating source for cooking, meaning that the cooking process is primarily completed by the heat provided by the steam. Alternatively, the steam supplied through the steam channel 36 can serve as an auxiliary heating source to assist in cooking. In this case, a heating plate or coil plate, etc., can be provided on the base 11 of the body 10, and / or heating wires, etc., can be provided on the sides or top of the pot body 20 as the primary heating source.

[0053] According to the present invention, various channels for conveying materials and steam into the pot body are integrated on the material conveying assembly, which can reduce the number of parts and the overall volume of the cooking utensil, making it convenient to use and helping to reduce costs.

[0054] Continue to refer Figure 2 and Figure 4The specific structure of the feeding assembly 30 configured as a feeding arm may include an upper shell 31, a lower shell 32 and an intermediate body 33. The upper shell 31 and the lower shell 32 are buckled together to form the overall structure of the feeding assembly 30. The intermediate body 33 is arranged between the upper shell 31 and the lower shell 32. Specifically, the intermediate body 33 is provided with special ribs so that a solid material feeding channel 34 is formed between the intermediate body 33 and the lower shell 32. In addition, two conduits are provided between the upper shell 31 and the lower shell 32. One of the conduits is connected to the water tank 13 to form a liquid material feeding channel 35. The other conduit is connected to the steam generating device to form a steam channel 36.

[0055] Furthermore, cylindrical and outwardly protruding pivot portions 37 are provided on both sides of the feed arm. Thus, the feed arm can be arranged on the body 10 in a pivotable manner around an axis through the pivot portion 37. Preferably, at least one pivot portion 37 may have a cavity connected to the solid material feed channel 34. When connected to the body 10, the cavity connects the solid material storage bin 12 with the solid material feed channel 34. Further preferably, the body 10 may also include a transmission component (not shown) for conveying materials such as food in the solid material storage bin 12 to the solid material feed channel 34. In one embodiment, the transmission component may include a transmission screw and a drive member for driving the transmission screw to rotate. Wherein, the transmission screw may preferably be arranged in the cavity of the pivot portion 37.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, when the pot body 20 is placed on the base 11, the solid material storage bin 12 is located above the pot body 20. When the feeding assembly 30 is in the feeding position, the solid material feeding channel 34 is connected to the solid material storage bin 12 and the cooking space 24 in a generally inclined posture. In this way, the solid material can be automatically conveyed by gravity. In addition, the feeding assembly 30 is configured to move between the initial position and the feeding position in a manner that swings approximately in the vertical direction around a horizontally extending axis. Therefore, preferably, the interface 25 of the cooking space 24 is provided at the top of the pot body 20 to facilitate docking with the channel of the feeding assembly 30. In other words, the interface 25 is preferably provided on the pot body cover 22.

[0057] It is understood that the liquid material can be delivered into the cooking space 24 by a driving member such as a pump or by vacuum suction.

[0058] Furthermore, if Figure 3As shown, the interface 25 is provided with a first valve 26 and a second valve 27. The first valve 26 is used to interface with the steam channel 36 of the feed assembly 30 to input steam into the cooking space 24. Therefore, the first valve 26 can also be referred to as a steam input valve. The second valve 27 is used to interface with the feed channels 39 (i.e., the solid material feed channel 34 and the liquid material feed channel 35) of the feed assembly 30 to input materials into the cooking space 24. Therefore, the second valve 27 can also be referred to as a mixed input valve. The provision of the first valve 26 and the second valve 27 facilitates control over the flow between the various channels of the feed assembly 30 and the cooking space 24, and helps keep the cooking space 24 sealed when the feed assembly 30 is not connected to the pot body 20. Furthermore, a single interface 25 is required to interface different channels with the cooking space 24, simplifying the structure.

[0059] Continue to refer Figure 3 The first valve 26 includes a valve body 201, a first drive rod 205, and a first biasing member 211. The valve body 201 defines a valve chamber 202. The valve chamber 202 includes a first hole 203 and a second hole 204 disposed opposite each other. The first drive rod 205 is movably disposed through the first hole 203 and the second hole 204. A seal 212 seals the first end 206 of the first drive rod 205 against the first hole 203 of the valve chamber 202.

[0060] Furthermore, the first drive rod 205 is provided with a connecting cavity 208 at its first end 206, which has a steam inlet 209 and a through hole 210. The steam inlet 209 is configured to connect with the steam passage 36 of the feed assembly 30. The through hole 210 is located within the valve chamber 202 relative to the seal 212. Thus, the steam passage 36 can communicate with the cooking space 24 via the connecting cavity 208, the valve chamber 202, and the second hole 204. Therefore, it can be understood that the second hole 204 can also be referred to as the steam inlet 204.

[0061] Furthermore, a sealing structure, such as a plug, can be provided at the second end 207 of the first driving rod 205. The second end 207 extends from the second hole 204, and the sealing structure, biased by the first biasing member 211, abuts against the valve body 201 outside the valve chamber 202, thereby sealing the second hole 204. Thus, the first driving rod 205 controls the opening and closing of the first valve 26 by controlling the opening and closing of the second hole 204.

[0062] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown, when the feeding assembly 30 moves to the feeding position, it presses against the first driving rod 205. Figure 6As shown, as the feed assembly 30 moves further, the first drive rod 205, pushed by the feed assembly 30, overcomes the biasing force of the first biasing member 211 and moves downward, causing the second end 207 to move away from the second hole 204. The valve chamber 202 can then communicate with the cooking space 24 through the second hole 204. At this point, the steam passage 36 is connected to the steam inlet 209 of the communication chamber 208. As a result, the steam in the steam passage 36 can sequentially pass through the steam inlet 209, the communication chamber 208, the through hole 210, the valve chamber 202, and the second hole 204 and enter the cooking space 24.

[0063] After the material delivery assembly 30 moves away from the material delivery position, the first drive rod 205 moves upward under the biasing force of the first biasing member 211, causing the second end 207 to again abut against the valve body 201 and seal the second hole 204, thereby closing the first valve 26. The position where the second end 207 seals the second hole 204 can be referred to as the first closed position, and the position where the second end 207 moves away from the second hole 204 can be referred to as the first open position.

[0064] The above structure can enable the first valve 26 to automatically open and close in response to the movement of the material feeding assembly 30, thereby optimizing the control process.

[0065] Refer again Figure 3 The second valve 27 has a feed port 217 and includes a second drive rod 213 and a second biasing member 214. The second drive rod 213 has a blocking structure 218 that is movably disposed between a second closed position in which the blocking structure 218 blocks the feed port 217 and a second open position in which the blocking structure 218 is moved away from the feed port 217. The second biasing member 214 biases the second drive rod 213 toward the second closed position.

[0066] Similar to the first valve 26, the second valve 27 can also push the second drive rod 213 in response to the movement of the feeding component 30 to the feeding position to realize the automatic opening and closing of the second valve 27. However, it can be understood that the input of steam into the cooking space 24 needs to be carried out during the cooking stage, at which time the addition of materials has been completed. Therefore, it is hoped that the cooking space 24 remains sealed to avoid a large amount of steam leakage that affects the cooking effect. Therefore, preferably, the cooking appliance 1 is configured to be in a closed state when the first valve 26 is opened in response to the movement of the feeding component 30 to the feeding position. In other words, the feeding component 30 can have a first stroke and a second stroke starting from the initial position, respectively. And the first stroke is smaller than the second stroke. When the feeding component 30 moves from the initial position to complete the first stroke (such as Figure 5 As shown in FIG), the first driving rod 205 can be pushed to open the first valve 26. When the feeding assembly 30 moves from the initial position to complete the second stroke (as shown in FIG). Figure 6As shown), it can directly or indirectly push the second driving rod 213 to open the second valve 27. Figure 6 As shown, when second valve 27 is open, first valve 26 is open. Since materials are being transported into cooking space 24 at this time, the open state of first valve 26 has no effect on the transport of materials. Furthermore, when first valve 26 is open, second valve 27 can be closed to prevent steam from leaking out of feed inlet 217.

[0067] The material conveyed through the solid material conveying channel 34 is typically granular food such as rice or beans. Therefore, the feed opening 217 is preferably configured in a funnel shape to facilitate the entry of food into the cooking space 24 and prevent residue. Accordingly, the blocking structure 218 is configured in a shape that is compatible with the feed opening 217.

[0068] At the same time, the second driving rod 213 is preferably configured to move upward to remove the blocking structure 218 from the feed port 217, thereby preventing the granular food from being blocked from falling and causing residue. To achieve this effect, preferably, the second valve 27 also includes a connecting rod 215 and a push rod 216. The push rod 216 is movably configured and can be pushed in response to the feed assembly 30 moving to the feed position. The connecting rod 215 is configured in the form of a seesaw, with its two ends respectively located below the push rod 216 and the second driving rod 213. When the push rod 216 is pushed downward by the feed assembly 30 and abuts against the connecting rod 215, as the feed assembly 30 moves further, the other end of the connecting rod 215 forms a lever structure, pushing the second driving rod 213 to move upward to open the second valve 27.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, in another embodiment, the separately provided push rod can be omitted, and the first driving rod 205' of the first valve 26' is used as the structure for pushing the connecting rod 215' of the second valve 27' to move. This can further simplify the structure of each valve.

[0070] Refer again Figure 8 When the feed assembly 30' completes its first stroke from its initial position, it presses against the first drive rod 205' of the first valve 26', allowing the steam passage 36' to communicate with the cooking chamber through the first valve 26'. At this point, the first drive rod 205' is spaced from the connecting rod 215' of the second valve 27'. Therefore, the first drive rod 205' does not function as a drive, and the second valve 27' is closed. At this point, the solid material feed passage 34' and the liquid material feed passage (not shown) cannot communicate with the cooking chamber.

[0071] like Figure 9As shown, when the feed assembly 30' moves from its initial position to its second stroke, it pushes the first drive rod 205' of the first valve 26' downward. The first drive rod 205' contacts the connecting rod 215' of the second valve 27' and pushes the connecting rod 215' to move. The movement of the connecting rod 215' pushes the second drive rod 213' upward to the second, open position, thereby allowing the solid material feed passage 34' and the liquid material feed passage 34' to communicate with the cooking chamber through the second valve 27'.

[0072] It should be noted that in Figures 7 to 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the first driving rod 205' does not seal the steam inlet of the first valve 26', but rather the steam inlet 204' of the first valve 26' remains normally open. That is, the feeding assembly 30' only needs to connect the steam channel 36' with the connecting cavity 208' provided on the first driving rod 205' to communicate with the cooking space. The purpose of the movable first driving rod 205' is to drive the second valve 27' to open. However, it is understood that it can also be Figures 7 to 9 The first valve 26' in the embodiment shown is arranged as Figures 1 to 6 Like the first valve 26 in the illustrated embodiment, a sealing structure for sealing the steam inlet 204 ′ is provided on the first driving rod 205 ′, and the opening and closing of the first valve 26 ′ is controlled by the movement of the first driving rod 205 ′.

[0073] Although in the above-mentioned manner, the moving directions of the push rod (or the first drive rod) and the second drive rod are opposite, the moving directions of the two can also be the same. That is, the second drive rod can also be configured to move downward to open the second valve.

[0074] In addition, as an alternative embodiment, the first valve 26 and the second valve 27 can also be configured as solenoid valves. When the feeding assembly 30 moves to the feeding position, the solenoid valves are controlled to open or close by a control program of the control device.

[0075] Although a water tank is provided on the machine body in the above embodiment to supply water to the cooking space and / or the steam generating device, it is understood that the water tank may be omitted, and the liquid material feeding channel (when used to supply water to the cooking space) and / or the steam generating device may be connected to a water source such as a tap or a water purifier to provide the required water.

[0076] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "setting" appearing in this article can mean that one component is directly attached to another component, or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate component. Features described in this article in one embodiment can be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise specified.

[0077] The present invention has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative and illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various variations and modifications may be made based on the teachings of the present invention, and such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed in the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: The cooking appliance comprises: A machine body (10), the machine body (10) comprising a base (11), a storage bin and a steam generating device; A pot body (20), the pot body (20) is detachably mounted on the base (11), a cooking space (24) is formed in the pot body (20), and the cooking space (24) has an interface (25) communicating with the outside world; and a material delivery assembly (30), the material delivery assembly (30) having a material delivery channel (39) and a steam channel (36), the material delivery assembly (30) being connected to the machine body (10), one end of the material delivery channel (39) being in communication with the material storage bin, and one end of the steam channel (36) being in communication with the steam generating device; The feeding component (30) is capable of moving between an initial position and a feeding position. When the feeding component (30) moves to the feeding position, the other end of the feeding channel (39) and the other end of the steam channel (36) can be connected to the cooking space (24) through the interface (25) respectively, so as to input materials and steam into the cooking space (24).

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The interface (25) is provided with a first valve (26) and a second valve (27); the steam channel (36) can be communicated with the cooking space (24) through the first valve (26); and the material delivery channel (39) can be communicated with the cooking space (24) through the second valve (27).

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The first valve (26) comprises: a steam inlet, the steam inlet being used to communicate with the steam channel (36); a first driving rod (205), the first driving rod (205) having a sealing structure for sealing the steam inlet, the first driving rod (205) being movable between a first open position for opening the first valve (26) and a first closed position for closing the first valve (26), and when the material delivery assembly (30) moves to the material delivery position, the first driving rod (205) can be pushed to the first open position; and A first biasing member (211) is configured to apply a biasing force to the first drive rod (205) toward the first closed position.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein: The second valve (27) comprises: a feed port (217), the feed port (217) being used to communicate with the feed channel (39); a second drive rod (213), the end of the second drive rod (213) being provided with a blocking structure (218) adapted to the shape of the feed port (217), the second drive rod (213) being capable of moving between a second open position for opening the second valve (27) and a second closed position for closing the second valve (27), and when the feed assembly (30) moves to the feed position, the second drive rod (213) can be pushed to the second open position; and A second biasing member (214) is configured to bias the second drive rod (213) toward the second closed position.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that The second valve (27') further includes a connecting rod (215'). When the first driving rod (205') moves to a predetermined position, the first driving rod (205') can push the connecting rod (215') to move, and the connecting rod (215') can push the second driving rod (213') to move to the second open position to open the second valve (27'), wherein the moving direction of the second driving rod (213') is the same as or opposite to the moving direction of the first driving rod (205').

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that The second valve (27) further includes a connecting rod (215) and a pushing rod (216). When the feeding assembly (30) moves to the feeding position, the pushing rod (216) can be pushed by the feeding assembly (30), and the pushing rod (216) can push the connecting rod (215) to move, and the connecting rod (215) can push the second driving rod (213) to move to the second opening position to open the second valve (27), wherein the moving direction of the second driving rod (213) is the same as or opposite to the moving direction of the pushing rod (216).

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that The feeding component (30) has a first stroke starting from the initial position. When the feeding component (30) moves from the initial position to complete the first stroke, it can push the push rod (216) to move. The feeding component (30) also has a second stroke starting from the initial position. When the feeding component (30) moves from the initial position to complete the second stroke, the push rod (216) can push the connecting rod (215) to move. The first stroke is smaller than the second stroke.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, wherein: The feed port (217) is constructed in a funnel shape.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein The first valve (26) further comprises a valve body (201) having a valve chamber (202), the valve chamber (202) having a first hole (203) and a steam inlet (204) arranged opposite to each other, and the first driving rod (205) is movably arranged through the first hole (203) and the steam inlet (204); The first driving rod (205) has a first end (206) and a second end (207), a sealing member (212) is provided between the first end (206) and the first hole (203), the first end (206) is provided with a communicating cavity (208) including a steam inlet (209) and a through hole (210), the steam inlet (209) is used to communicate with the steam channel (36) and is located outside the valve chamber (202), the through hole (210) is located inside the valve chamber (202), and the second end (207) is provided with the sealing structure, when the first driving rod (205) is located in the first closed position, the sealing structure abuts the valve body (201) from the outside of the valve chamber (202) to seal the steam inlet (204).

10. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The pot body (20) comprises a pot body seat (21), a pot body cover (22) and an inner pot (23) arranged in the pot body seat (21); the pot body cover (22) can be covered on the pot body seat (21); when the pot body cover (22) is covered on the pot body seat (21), the cooking space (24) is formed between the pot body cover (22) and the inner pot (23); and the interface (25) is arranged on the pot body cover (22).

11. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The storage bin includes a solid material storage bin (12) and a liquid material storage bin, and the feed channel (39) includes a solid material feed channel (34) and a liquid material feed channel (35). The solid material feed channel (34) is connected to the solid material storage bin (12), and the liquid material feed channel (35) is connected to the liquid material storage bin.

12. The cooking appliance according to claim 11, wherein When the pot body (20) is seated on the base (11), the solid material storage bin (12) is located above the pot body (20).

13. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11, characterized in that The machine body (10) further includes a transmission component, which is arranged between the solid material storage bin (12) and the conveying component (30) and is used to transmit the solid material in the solid material storage bin (12) to the solid material conveying channel (34) of the conveying component (30).

14. The cooking appliance according to claim 13, wherein The transmission assembly includes a transmission screw and a driving member for driving the transmission screw.

15. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The pot body (20) uses steam input through the steam channel (36) as a main heating source; or The base (11) and / or the pot body (20) are provided with a heating device, and the steam input through the steam channel (36) serves as an auxiliary heating source.

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