Cooking equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen electrical appliances, and specifically provides a cooking device. The cooking device includes: a cooking device, characterized in that the cooking device includes: a cooking body, which forms a cooking chamber for holding food ingredients; and a steam generator, which includes a generator body and a steam generating agent supply side. The generator body forms a steam generation chamber, and the steam generation chamber has a first chamber and a second chamber that can communicate with each other; wherein, the first chamber has a steam generating agent inlet, and the steam generating agent supply side is connected to the steam generating agent inlet; wherein, the second chamber has a steam discharge port, and the steam discharge port is connected to the cooking chamber. Through such an arrangement, on the premise of ensuring the performance of the cooking device, it is possible to seek a higher cooking temperature for the cooking device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen electrical appliances, and particularly relates to a cooking device. Background Art

[0002] As a kitchen electrical appliance, the main principle of a steam box is to achieve a pure steaming function by continuously providing high-temperature steam, thereby completing the cooking of food ingredients. Compared with other cooking kitchen electrical appliances such as ovens and microwave ovens, since the steam box can better retain the nutritional components of food ingredients, it has been favored by consumers.

[0003] In order to ensure the degree of cooking realization, there is a need to make the steam box provide steaming at a higher temperature so as to have a higher cooking temperature. To meet the demand for a higher cooking temperature, such a method is often adopted: additionally adding heat-generating components inside the steam box, such as introducing heating tubes for auxiliary heating, and directly providing heat to the inner liner of the steam box to increase the cooking temperature. Taking the highest cooking temperature of the steam box in the normal state as 100°C as an example, such a method can enable the inner liner of the steam box to obtain high-temperature steam of 120°C. However, the method of additionally adding components has the following defects: the method of adding components inside will reduce the effective volume of the steam box, thereby affecting the applicable scale of the steam box to a certain extent. In addition, the method of directly performing auxiliary heating on the steam entering the inner liner is often accompanied by phenomena such as the food surface becoming too dry or burnt, which will significantly affect the taste of the food and thus reduce the user experience of the steam box.

[0004] Correspondingly, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical problem

[0006] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the technical problem that the performance (such as applicable scale, user experience) of the current cooking device is affected in order to meet a higher cooking temperature, the present invention is proposed.

[0007] Technical solution

[0008] The present invention provides a cooking device, which includes: a cooking main body that forms a cooking chamber for containing food ingredients; and a steam generator that includes a generator main body and a steam generating agent supply side, the generator main body forms a steam generating chamber, and the steam generating chamber has a first chamber and a second chamber that can communicate with each other; wherein, the first chamber has a steam generating agent inlet, and the steam generating agent supply side is connected to the steam generating agent inlet; wherein, the second chamber has a steam discharge port, and the steam discharge port is connected to the cooking chamber.

[0009] With such a setting, it is possible to seek a cooking temperature at which the cooking chamber can obtain a high temperature.

[0010] Specifically, by partitioning the steam generation chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber that can communicate with each other, a steam generating agent (such as water) first enters the first chamber and is converted into steam to obtain steam at a relatively high temperature. On this basis, the steam at a relatively high temperature is sent to the second chamber and further heated, and finally reaches the cooking chamber through the steam outlet. In this way, since the temperature of the steam is increased before it enters the cooking chamber, it is possible to effectively avoid phenomena such as over-drying and charring on the surface of the food while meeting a higher cooking temperature.

[0011] It can be understood that the relationship between the positions, volumes, shapes, etc. of the two chambers can be flexibly selected. For example, the two chambers are arranged vertically and have approximately the same volume and shape. Obviously, the cooking device can supply heat to both the first chamber and the second chamber, and those skilled in the art can set the specific way of supplying heat to the first chamber and the second chamber in combination with the specific product. For example, by way of example, heat is supplied to the corresponding chambers by respectively configuring heating tubes for the two chambers.

[0012] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the steam generator includes a partitioning member that partitions the steam generation chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber.

[0013] With such a setting, a specific way of forming the first chamber and the second chamber is given.

[0014] It can be understood that those skilled in the art can set the specific structure of the partitioning member and its setting form in the steam generation chamber according to the actual situation. For example, the partitioning member is a simple plate-like structure, etc.

[0015] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the partitioning member has a communication structure, so that the first chamber and the second chamber are continuously communicated.

[0016] With such a setting, a specific communication way between the first chamber and the second chamber is given.

[0017] It can be understood that those skilled in the art can select the specific form of the communication structure according to the actual situation. For example, the communication structure is a plurality of communication holes provided on the partitioning member. Obviously, the number, shape, and distribution density of the communication holes on the partitioning member, etc., can all be determined according to the actual situation. For example, by way of example, a plurality of communication holes with the same aperture are uniformly distributed on the partitioning member, etc.

[0018] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the partition member has a communication area, and the communication structure is arranged in the communication area, so that the first chamber and the second chamber are continuously communicated.

[0019] Through such an arrangement, better communication performance between the first chamber and the second chamber can be achieved.

[0020] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the partition member is movably arranged in the steam generation chamber, so that: when the partition member is in the closed state, the first chamber and the second chamber are separated; when the partition member is in the open state, the first chamber and the second chamber are communicated.

[0021] Through such an arrangement, another specific communication mode between the first chamber and the second chamber is provided.

[0022] It can be understood that those skilled in the art can select the specific form of the partition member switching between the open state and the closed state according to the actual situation. For example, a track is provided on the inner wall of the steam generator, and the partition member is slidably arranged in the steam generation chamber by means of its outer edge along the track.

[0023] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the partition member includes a first part and a second part. The first part is fixedly arranged in the steam generation chamber, and the second part can move relative to the first part, so that the partition member is in the closed state or the open state through this movement.

[0024] Through such an arrangement, a specific implementation manner for the partition member to switch between the open state and the closed state is provided.

[0025] It can be understood that those skilled in the art can flexibly select the number and shape of the first part and the second part, and the movement mode between the two according to the actual situation. For example, by way of example, the first part includes two, and one second part is arranged between the two first parts. When the second part moves towards any one of the first parts, the communication between the two chambers can be realized.

[0026] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation manner, the steam generator includes a first heating member, and the first heating member is arranged at a position of the first chamber far from the partition member.

[0027] Through such an arrangement, a feasible implementation manner for supplying heat to the first chamber is provided.

[0028] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation, the first heating component is a heating tube, and the heating tube is disposed on the wall of the second chamber on the side away from the separating component.

[0029] With such an arrangement, a specific structure and layout of the first heating component are provided. For example, a heating tube is laid on the inner or outer side of the wall of the second chamber opposite to the separating component, or in a part close to the wall, such as a heating tube is wound around the side wall of the separating component close to the wall.

[0030] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation, the steam generator includes a second heating component, and the second heating component has a heat-releasing part, and at least a part of the heat-releasing part extends into and is suspended in the second chamber.

[0031] With such an arrangement, a specific implementation for releasing heat to the second chamber is provided.

[0032] Since the heating mechanism in the second chamber mainly transfers heat from the second heating component to the steam at a higher temperature. Different from the first chamber where "the liquid steam generating agent becomes steam at a higher temperature", the second chamber is filled with high-temperature steam from beginning to end. Therefore, by suspending the second heating component in the second chamber, more sufficient heat transfer can be achieved.

[0033] It can be understood that the second heating component can be similar to the first heating component and is also a heating tube. Of course, in other cases with other options, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose according to the actual situation. For example, the second heating part includes a plurality of ends extending into and suspended in the second chamber.

[0034] For the above cooking device, in a possible implementation, the cooking device is a steam oven.

[0035] With such an arrangement, a specific form of the cooking device is provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings in combination with the steam oven as the cooking device. In the drawings:

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a steam oven showing an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the steam generator in the steam oven showing an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the steam generator in the steam oven showing an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2;

[0040] Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic view of a steam generator in a steam box showing an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic structural view of a partition member of a steam generator in a steam box showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] List of reference signs:

[0043] 100. Steam box; 11. First connecting pipe; 12. Second connecting pipe; 2. Steam generator; 21. First chamber; 211. First heating pipe; 22. Second chamber; 221. Second heating pipe; 23. Partition member; 231. Main body; 232. Vent holes; 241. Water inlet; 242. Steam outlet; 25. Drain hole; 26. Mounting structure. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] The preferred implementation manners of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these implementation manners are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention, etc. Although this embodiment is described with a steam box as a cooking device, the present invention is equally applicable to other types of kitchen electric appliances including a steam generator, such as an integrated cooking device including a steam box function, etc.

[0045] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms indicating directions or positional relationships such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present invention, numerous specific details are given in the following detailed implementation manners. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention can also be implemented without some specific details. In some instances, the principles of cooking appliances well-known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail in order to highlight the gist of the present invention.

[0047] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , Figure 1 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of a steam box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of a steam generator in a steam box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , Figure 3 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of a steam generator in a steam box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 , Figure 4 FIG. shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a steam generator in a steam box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of a separating component of a steam generator in a steam box according to an embodiment of the present invention. As Figures 1 to 5 shown, the steam box 100 includes a cooking body and a steam generator 2. The cooking body forms a cooking chamber (such as an inner container) for holding food materials. The steam generator can emit high-temperature steam into the cooking chamber, so as to cook the food materials placed in the cooking chamber in a pure steaming manner through the high-temperature steam. Among them, the steam generator includes a generator body and a steam generating agent supply side. The main function of the steam generator is to heat water as the steam generating agent to generate steam. The water supply tank as the steam generating agent supply side is mainly used to supply water for generating steam to the generator body. In this way, during the use of the steam box, the steam generator can continuously emit high-temperature steam into the cooking chamber.

[0049] According to Figure 4In the orientation shown in the figure, the generator body is formed with a steam generation chamber. Inside the steam generation chamber, a partition member 23 is arranged horizontally. In this embodiment, the partition member is in a plate-like structure, thereby dividing the steam generation chamber into a first chamber 21 below and a second chamber 22 above. Among them, a water inlet 241 serving as an inlet for the steam generation agent is provided on the side wall of the first chamber. Correspondingly, a water pump is arranged in the water supply tank and is connected to the water inlet through a first connecting pipe 11 to supply water for generating steam to the first chamber. Among them, a steam discharge port 242 is provided on the second chamber, and the steam discharge port is connected to the cooking chamber through a second connecting pipe 12 to discharge high-temperature steam to the cooking chamber. In this embodiment, a plurality of air-permeable holes 232 serving as a communication structure are provided on the main body 231 of the plate-like structure, so that the two chambers are continuously communicated. In addition, the steam oven further includes a first heating pipe and a second heating pipe respectively used for heating the first chamber and the second chamber. Among them, the first heating pipe is arranged outside the bottom wall of the first chamber. The second heating pipe is generally in a U-shaped structure, and the main body of the U-shaped structure extends into and is suspended in the second chamber.

[0050] At the same time, a drain hole 25 is also provided on the bottom wall of the first chamber, which is used to timely drain the water for generating steam to ensure that the steam generated each time is from fresh water; an installation structure 26 is also provided on the first chamber. In this embodiment, the installation structure includes an installation plate in a substantially L-shaped structure, and the steam generator is fixed to the steam oven through the installation plate.

[0051] In addition, the steam oven is also configured with a human-machine interaction module. For example, the human-machine interaction module includes an operation area and a display area arranged at a forward position. The operation area allows the operator to perform operations such as mode selection and pause, and the display area can display the current operating mode of the steam oven and related parameters, etc. In addition, the steam oven is also configured with a sound / light prompt module. For example, it automatically shuts down and gives a sound alarm after the corresponding food is cooked, or it can also give a prompt when abnormal phenomena such as burning occur during the cooking process. In addition, in order to prevent the phenomenon of continuous heating when there is no water in the first chamber and no gas in the second chamber, a dry-burning prevention module can be set on the steam generator for the first chamber, and a control logic associated with the dry-burning prevention module of the first chamber can be set for the second chamber.

[0052] Based on such a structure, the method for generating high-temperature steam for enabling the cooking chamber of the steam oven to obtain a higher cooking temperature is as follows:

[0053] Water first enters the first chamber below. Inside the first chamber, steam at a relatively high temperature is formed under the action of the first heating pipe. Then, instead of being released into the cooking chamber, this part of the steam enters the second chamber above through the air-permeable holes in the partition member. Inside the second chamber, steam at an even higher temperature is formed under the action of the second heating pipe. Finally, the steam at an even higher temperature is delivered to the cooking chamber through the steam outlet provided in the second chamber.

[0054] It can be seen that in the steam box of the present invention, since the temperature of the steam is increased before it enters the cooking chamber, while being able to release a higher cooking temperature to the cooking chamber, it avoids phenomena such as over-drying and charring on the surface of the food due to the increase in cooking temperature. In addition, since the second heating pipe is accommodated in the second chamber, the introduction of the auxiliary heating mechanism will not cause a reduction in the effective volume of the cooking chamber.

[0055] It should be noted that although a specific structure constituted in the above specific manner is introduced as an example, those skilled in the art can understand that the present invention should not be limited thereto. In fact, users can flexibly adjust the relevant structure and its specific setting method according to the actual application scenario, such as: only setting air-permeable holes in the middle area of the partition member, and having different volumes of the two chambers, etc.

[0056] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, the cooking device includes: a cooking body formed with a cooking chamber for containing food ingredients; and a steam generator including a generator body and a steam generating agent supply side, the generator body being formed with a steam generating chamber having a first chamber and a second chamber that can communicate with each other; wherein, the first chamber has a steam generating agent inlet, and the steam generating agent supply side is connected to the steam generating agent inlet; wherein, the second chamber has a steam outlet, and the steam outlet is connected to the cooking chamber; wherein, the steam generator includes a partition member that divides the steam generating chamber into the first chamber and the second chamber; wherein, the steam generator includes a first heating member disposed at a position of the first chamber away from the partition member; wherein, the steam generator includes a second heating member having a heat-releasing portion, and at least a part of the heat-releasing portion extends into and is suspended in the second chamber.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the partition member has a communication structure, so that the first chamber and the second chamber are continuously communicated.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, the partition member has a communication area, and the communication structure is disposed in the communication area, so that the first chamber and the second chamber are continuously communicated.

4. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the partition member is disposed in the steam generating chamber in a movable manner, so that: when the partition member is in a closed state, the first chamber and the second chamber are separated; when the partition member is in an open state, the first chamber and the second chamber are communicated.

5. The cooking device according to claim 4, characterized in that, the partition member includes a first part and a second part, the first part is fixedly disposed in the steam generating chamber, and the second part can move relative to the first part, so that the partition member is in a closed state or an open state through this movement.

6. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the first heating member is a heating tube, and the heating tube is disposed on the wall of the second chamber away from the partition member.

7. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, the cooking device is a steam box.

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