Cooker, range hood, range hood linkage system, and method for use thereof

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a stove, range hood, and stove-range linkage system, a stove networking method, and a range hood control method. The stove is equipped with a power module, a first control device, and a first communication device. The first control device is configured to automatically generate a network distribution signal within a first time period after the power module begins supplying power, and also to generate a drive control signal based on the power level signal of the stove's burners. The first communication device is configured to transmit the network distribution signal and the drive control signal to the range hood, and to control the range hood's actuator to perform an operation if the address information in the network distribution signal and the drive control signal matches. Therefore, automatic network distribution between the range hood and the stove can be achieved within the first time period when the stove is powered. This automatic network distribution method eliminates the need for users to perform tedious operations on the range hood and stove, improving the user experience. Furthermore, since the stove's network distribution operation is performed only within the first time period, network distribution is achieved while avoiding excessive energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a stove, a range hood, a range hood linkage system, a networking method for the stove, and a control method for the range hood. Background Art

[0002] Range hoods and stoves are common kitchen appliances and are typically used together. Users often turn on the range hood while cooking to promptly exhaust the fumes. If you want the range hood and stove to work together, network configuration is required before use. Network configuration between the stove and range hood involves the range hood obtaining the stove's address information and establishing communication between the two.

[0003] Currently, users are typically required to manually control both the stove and range hood's operable components simultaneously for network pairing. For example, the stove requires simultaneously pressing and holding the left and right knobs to ignite, while the range hood requires long-pressing the network pairing switch. Both then enter network pairing mode.

[0004] The existing network distribution method is relatively complicated and requires users to use instructions for operation, which increases the user's usage burden and affects the user's usage experience. In addition, the setting of special network distribution control components causes the complexity of production and manufacturing and increases product costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a stove is provided, which is provided with a power module, a first control device and a first communication device, the power module being used to supply power to the stove, the first control device being used to automatically generate a distribution network signal within a first time period when the power module starts to supply power, and also being used to generate a drive control signal according to the fire power signal of the burner of the stove, wherein the distribution network signal includes the address information of the stove, and the drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the fire power information of the burner; the first communication device is used to transmit the distribution network signal and the drive control signal to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information in the distribution network signal to complete the distribution network operation and compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and when the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, controls the actuator of the range hood to perform corresponding operations according to the fire power information.

[0006] In this technical solution, automatic network connection between the range hood and stove is achieved within a first time period when the stove is powered. This eliminates the need for traditional manual network connection between the range hood and stove. After network connection, the range hood and stove can operate in tandem. This automatic network connection eliminates the need for tedious user operation of the range hood and stove, improving the user experience. Furthermore, since network connection on the stove is only performed during the first time period, network connection is achieved while avoiding excessive energy consumption. Finally, this technical solution eliminates the need for dedicated operational components for network connection, reducing product manufacturing complexity and costs.

[0007] Exemplarily, the first control device is also used to count the number of operations of the stove after the power module starts to supply power, wherein the first control device generates a network distribution signal by performing the following operations: automatically generating a network distribution signal at a fixed frequency within the first time period after the power module starts to supply power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold value.

[0008] As a result, the first control device can automatically generate a power distribution signal at a fixed frequency when the power-on time and the number of operations mentioned above are met, rather than continuously generating power distribution signals for a long time. This can further reduce the energy consumption of the stove and slow down the aging of electronic components, thereby saving operating costs and maintenance costs.

[0009] Exemplarily, the network distribution signal and the drive control signal are implemented using a communication signal of the same format. The communication signal includes a data code, and the data code includes the address information and fire power information of the stove.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the network distribution signal and the drive control signal can be realized by using the same format of communication signal, which simplifies the control logic of the range hood and stove and is easy to implement.

[0011] Exemplarily, the communication signal further includes: a synchronization code, a frame header, a guide code and / or a check code.

[0012] Therefore, the network distribution signal and the drive control signal are realized by using the communication signal in the above format, which effectively improves the reliability of signal transmission, making the automatic network distribution between the stove and the range hood smoother, safer and more accurate.

[0013] Exemplarily, the first communication device is a wireless radio frequency transmitting device.

[0014] The wireless radio frequency transmitting device can meet the requirements of distribution network communication and has the advantages of low power consumption, high reliability and user convenience.

[0015] Exemplarily, the first communication device includes: an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device or a wireless high-fidelity communication device; the first communication device is also used to receive a network configuration confirmation signal from the range hood and send it to the first control device; wherein the first control device generates a drive control signal after receiving the network configuration confirmation signal.

[0016] Thus, the first communication device with the above configuration enables wireless signal transmission between the cooker and the range hood, eliminating the need for a data cable connection between the cooker and the range hood, saving space and avoiding the hassle of wiring. Furthermore, these communication devices enable two-way communication, allowing the cooker to promptly receive notification of successful network connection, avoiding unnecessary transmission of network connection signals and thus saving energy and reducing consumption.

[0017] Exemplarily, the cooker further includes a first operable device for triggering the first control device to generate a network distribution signal in response to a user operation.

[0018] Using the first operable device to trigger the first control device to generate a network distribution signal can be used as a supplement to the first control device automatically generating a network distribution signal. When the user desires to achieve network distribution at any time, the first operable device can be manually operated to achieve network distribution between the range hood and the stove.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a range hood is provided, which is provided with an actuator, a second control device, a second communication device and a memory, the second communication device being used to receive a distribution network signal and a drive control signal from a stove, wherein the distribution network signal includes the address information of the stove, and the drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the firepower information of the burner of the stove; the second control device is used to store the address information in the distribution network signal in the memory, and is also used to compare the address information in the drive control signal with the address information stored in the memory, and when the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, control the actuator to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

[0020] It can be seen that the range hood with this structure can receive the network distribution signal and drive control signal sent by the stove and realize automatic network distribution and intelligent control according to the received signals, which reduces the user's operation and improves the user experience.

[0021] Exemplarily, the second communication device is a wireless radio frequency receiving device.

[0022] The wireless radio frequency receiving device can meet the requirements of distribution network communication and has the advantages of low power consumption, high reliability, and user convenience.

[0023] Exemplarily, the second communication device includes: an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device or a wireless high-fidelity communication device; the second control device is also used to generate a network configuration confirmation signal after storing the address information in the network configuration signal; the second communication device is also used to send the network configuration confirmation signal to the cooker, so that the cooker generates a drive control signal after receiving the network configuration confirmation signal.

[0024] Thus, the second communication device with the above configuration enables wireless signal transmission between the cooker and the range hood, eliminating the need for a data cable connection between the cooker and the range hood, saving space and avoiding the hassle of wiring. Furthermore, these communication devices enable two-way communication, allowing the cooker to promptly receive notification of successful network connection, avoiding unnecessary transmission of network connection signals and thus saving energy and reducing consumption.

[0025] Exemplarily, the range hood further includes: a second operable device for triggering the second control device to store the address information in the distribution network signal into the memory in response to a user operation.

[0026] A second operable device triggers a second control device to store the address information in the network configuration signal as a supplement to automatic network configuration. Whenever the user desires network configuration, they can manually operate the second operable device to perform network configuration between the range hood and the cooker. For example, if the user replaces the cooker with a new one, the new cooker will send a new network configuration signal containing its address information. The presence of the second operable device enables the range hood to accept the network configuration signal from the new cooker, rather than treating it as an unconfigured device and ignoring it. This allows for smooth network configuration and network control between the range hood and the new cooker.

[0027] Exemplarily, the range hood further includes: a prompting device for prompting the user that pairing with the cooker is in progress after receiving the network pairing signal, and for prompting the user to complete the network pairing with the cooker after storing the address information in the network pairing signal in the memory.

[0028] Therefore, by providing a prompt device on the range hood to prompt the user of the current network connection status, the user can more clearly and intuitively know whether the range hood and the stove have been successfully connected to the network, thereby improving the user experience.

[0029] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a range hood linkage system is provided, comprising the stove and range hood as described above.

[0030] The range hood and stove linkage system allows users to automatically control the range hood by operating the stove, automatically changing the range hood's exhaust mode based on the stove's power level. Furthermore, the range hood and stove are automatically networked, eliminating the need for tedious user interaction, improving the user experience. Furthermore, since the stove's network connection is only performed during the initial time period, network connection is achieved while avoiding excessive energy consumption.

[0031] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a networking method for a stove, comprising: automatically generating a network distribution signal within a first time period when a power module of the stove starts to supply power, wherein the network distribution signal includes address information of the stove; transmitting the network distribution signal to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information in the network distribution signal to complete the network distribution operation; generating a drive control signal according to a fire power signal of a burner of the stove, wherein the drive control signal includes the address information of the stove and the fire power information of the burner; transmitting the drive control signal to the range hood, so that the range hood compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and controlling the actuator of the range hood to perform a corresponding operation according to the fire power information when the comparison result indicates that the two are the same.

[0032] Exemplarily, the networking method for a stove further includes: counting the number of times the stove is operated since the power module starts supplying power;

[0033] Automatically generating the network distribution signal includes: generating the network distribution signal at a fixed frequency within a first time period when the power module starts to supply power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold number.

[0034] Exemplarily, the networking method for a stove also includes: after transmitting the network distribution signal to the range hood, receiving a network distribution confirmation signal from the range hood; wherein, generating a drive control signal based on the fire power signal of the stove burner is executed after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal from the range hood.

[0035] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a control method for a range hood is provided, comprising: receiving a network distribution signal from a stove, wherein the network distribution signal includes address information of the stove; storing the address information in the network distribution signal; receiving a drive control signal from the stove, wherein the drive control signal includes address information of the stove and firepower information of a burner; comparing the address information in the drive control signal with the stored address information; and when the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, controlling an actuator to perform a corresponding operation according to the firepower information.

[0036] Exemplarily, the control method for the range hood further includes: after storing the address information in the network distribution signal, sending a network distribution confirmation signal to the cooker, so that the cooker generates a drive control signal after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal.

[0037] This summary introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the detailed description. This summary 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.

[0038] The advantages and features of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The following drawings of the present invention are hereby incorporated into the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic block diagram of a cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic block diagram of a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a distribution network signal according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic flow chart of a method for networking a cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0044] Figure 5 A schematic flow chart of a control method for a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In the following description, a large amount of detail is provided to facilitate a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the following description merely illustrates preferred embodiments of the present invention, and that the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features well known in the art have not been described in detail.

[0046] To at least partially address the above technical issues, embodiments of the present invention provide a cooker. In these embodiments, the cooker is equipped with a power module, a first control device, and a first communication device. The cooker can automatically connect to the range hood and establish a coordinated network connection. This eliminates the need for complex manual operations, saving users time and effort, and improving the user experience.

[0047] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1As shown, the stove is equipped with a power module 120, a first control device 110, and a first communication device 130. The power module 120 is used to supply power to the stove. The first control device 110 is used to automatically generate a network distribution signal within the first time period after the power module 120 begins supplying power, and is also used to generate a drive control signal based on the power signal of the stove's burner. The network distribution signal includes the stove's address information, and the drive control signal includes the stove's address information and the burner's power information. The first communication device 130 is used to transmit the network distribution signal and the drive control signal to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information in the network distribution signal to complete the network distribution operation, compares the address information in the drive control signal with the stored address information, and, if the comparison result indicates that the two are identical, controls the range hood's actuator to perform corresponding operations based on the power information.

[0048] For example, the power module 120 can be connected to any power supply device that can provide a suitable power supply for the cooker. For example, the power module 120 can be connected to a dry cell battery, a rechargeable lithium battery, etc. For another example, the power module 120 can also be connected to an external mains power supply.

[0049] During the first time period after the power module 120 begins powering the cooker, the first control device 110 can automatically generate a network configuration signal and send it to the first communication device 130. This first time period can be any preset value. Preferably, it can be between 10 and 50 minutes. For example, within 30 minutes after the cooker is installed with a battery or connected to the mains, the first control device 110 can automatically generate and send a network configuration signal to the first communication device 130 at a preset frequency. This network configuration signal includes the cooker's address information. This address information is used to identify the cooker and enable network configuration between the cooker and the range hood. The range hood can store this address information. Upon subsequent receipt of a communication signal, the information at the corresponding position in the communication signal can be compared with the address information. If the two match, the communication signal is determined to originate from a network-connected cooker, and the corresponding operation can be performed based on the power information in the communication signal. If the two match, the communication signal is determined to originate from a network-connected cooker, and the communication signal can be ignored.

[0050] During use of the stove, after receiving a signal indicating the power level of the stove's burners, the first control device 110 can generate a control signal based on the power level signal. For example, the stove may be equipped with a power level detection device for detecting the power level of the stove's burners. The power level detection device is electrically connected to the first control device 110. The power level signal can be detected in real time by the power level detection device and transmitted to the first control device 110. The control signal generated by the first control device 110 based on the power level signal includes the stove's address information and the power level information of the burners. The address information in the control signal allows the range hood to determine whether the control signal originates from a networked stove. If the range hood determines that the signal originates from a networked stove, the power level information in the control signal controls its actuators to perform the corresponding operation. For example, if the stove's burners are ignited, the range hood can start their motor. If the burners go out, the range hood can stop their motor.

[0051] For example, the first communication device 130 can be connected to the first control device 110 to transmit the network configuration signals and control signals generated by the first control device 110 to the range hood. The first communication device 130 can be a wired or wireless communication device, which can be configured as needed. The range hood can complete network configuration by storing the address information in the network configuration signals from the cooker. After network configuration is completed, the range hood and cooker can operate in conjunction. Based on the control signals from the cooker, the range hood can automatically control its actuators to perform corresponding operations.

[0052] In this technical solution, automatic network connection between the range hood and stove is achieved within a first time period when the stove is powered. This eliminates the need for traditional manual network connection between the range hood and stove. After network connection, the range hood and stove can operate in tandem. This automatic network connection eliminates the need for tedious user operation of the range hood and stove, improving the user experience. Furthermore, since network connection on the stove is only performed during the first time period, network connection is achieved while avoiding excessive energy consumption. Finally, this technical solution eliminates the need for dedicated operational components for network connection, reducing product manufacturing complexity and costs.

[0053] For example, the first control device 110 is further configured to count the number of times the cooktop has been operated since the power module 120 began supplying power. This number of operations refers to the number of times a user has operated the cooktop, such as the number of times the cooktop was ignited. The first control device 110 generates the network distribution signal by automatically generating the network distribution signal at a fixed frequency during the first time period after the power module 120 begins supplying power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold.

[0054] In this example, the first control device 110 generates a network distribution signal when two conditions are met. The first condition is that a first time period has not expired since the power module 120 of the stove began supplying power. The second condition is that the number of times the stove has been operated is less than a threshold. If either of these conditions is not met, the first control device 110 will no longer generate a network distribution signal. After the power module 120 begins supplying power to the stove, the user can operate the stove, and the first control device 110 can count the number of times the stove has been operated. When the number of operations is less than the threshold, for example, the threshold can be anywhere between 5 and 10, the first control device 110 can automatically generate a network distribution signal at a fixed frequency. This fixed frequency can be set to 0.01-1 Hz. For example, if the stove is within 30 minutes of being installed with batteries or connected to the mains, and the user has operated the stove less than 10 times, the first control device 110 can automatically generate a network distribution signal every minute. The first communication device 130 can transmit the network distribution signal to the range hood to realize automatic network distribution between the stove and the range hood, so that the two can be linked.

[0055] As a result, the first control device 110 can automatically generate a power distribution signal at a fixed frequency when the power-on time and the number of operations mentioned above are met, rather than continuously generating power distribution signals for a long time. This can further reduce the energy consumption of the stove and slow down the aging of electronic components, thereby saving usage and maintenance costs.

[0056] For example, the network distribution signal and the control signal can be implemented using a communication signal in the same format. The communication signal includes a data code. The data code includes the stove's address information and power information. In this example, the network distribution signal includes not only the stove's address information but also the power information of the stove's burners. The data code can be represented by a finite number of logical 1s and logical 0s. Figure 3 FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a distribution network signal according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the power distribution signal is represented by a binary number. It can be understood that the format of the drive control signal can be the same as Figure 3 The network distribution signals shown are exactly the same. Figure 3 As shown, the data code DATA can be represented by byte 3 to byte 11, a total of 9 bytes. The first 4 bytes represent the stove's address information. Each byte can be represented by 8 bits of logic 1 or logic 0, resulting in different address information. Each stove has a one-to-one correspondence with its address information. Therefore, different logical data can be used to represent different address information to identify different stoves. The stove's power information may include power data and power status. The power data can be represented by the 4 bytes following the address information, indicating whether the stove's burner is high or low, for example. The power status can be represented by the last byte, indicating whether the stove's burner is on.

[0057] Therefore, during the first time period when the power module 120 begins supplying power to the cooker, the first control device 110 can automatically generate a network distribution signal. This network distribution signal can include the cooker's address information and the power level information of the cooker's burners. The first communication device 130 can transmit the network distribution signal to the range hood. The range hood can store the address information in the network distribution signal from the cooker to complete the network distribution operation. The power level information in the network distribution signal can be redundant. The first communication device 130 can also transmit the control signal generated by the first control device 110 to the range hood. The range hood can control its actuator to perform the corresponding operation based on the power level information in the control signal. This allows for linkage between the range hood and the cooker.

[0058] In the above technical solution, the network distribution signal and the drive control signal can be realized by using the same format of communication signal, which simplifies the control logic of the range hood and stove and is easy to implement.

[0059] Exemplarily, the communication signal may further include: a synchronization code, a frame header, a guide code and / or a check code. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, TS is a synchronization code, which can be set to a fixed value, for example, 4 logical 1s. The synchronization code is used to determine the frame header. Figure 3 The frame header can be set as follows Figure 3 The logic 0 shown lasts for 2 milliseconds and the logic 1 lasts for 6 milliseconds. The frame header can be used to distinguish different subsequent data. Figure 3 In the example, TP1 and TP2 are both boot codes, each consisting of one byte. TP1 can be set to a fixed value, such as 0xAA. TP2 can also be set to a fixed value, such as 0x55. The boot code can be used to restore the first communication device 130 from an idle state to an active state, ensuring that subsequent signals can be effectively transmitted to the range hood. Figure 3 TC is a check code, which consists of 1 byte. The check code is used to check the address information and fire information of the stove in the above data code to ensure that the information in the data code is not interfered with. The check logic can be, for example, to accumulate bytes 1 to 11 and then take the lower 8 bits. In addition, Figure 3 The guard time TG is also included and can be set to a fixed value, for example, logic 0.

[0060] Therefore, the network distribution signal and the drive control signal are realized by using the communication signal in the above format, which effectively improves the reliability of signal transmission, making the automatic network distribution between the stove and the range hood smoother, safer and more accurate.

[0061] For example, the first communication device 130 may be a wireless radio frequency transmitter. For example, the device may be a 433 wireless transmitter module. When the first control device 110 generates a network distribution signal and a drive control signal, the wireless radio frequency transmitter may output the two signals to the range hood.

[0062] The wireless radio frequency transmitting device can meet the requirements of distribution network communication and has the advantages of low power consumption, high reliability and user convenience.

[0063] Exemplarily, the first communication device 130 may include an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device, or a wireless high-fidelity communication device. Corresponding communication devices may also be provided on the range hood. The first communication device 130 may also be configured to receive a network configuration confirmation signal from the range hood and transmit it to the first control device 110. Upon receiving the network configuration confirmation signal, the first control device 110 generates the aforementioned control signal.

[0064] In this example, the first control device 110 may first generate a network configuration signal. The first communication device 130 transmits this network configuration signal to the range hood. After the range hood receives the network configuration signal and stores the address information in the signal, it may transmit a network configuration confirmation signal to the cooktop. The first communication device 130 may receive the network configuration confirmation signal and transmit it to the first control device 110. After receiving the network configuration confirmation signal, the first control device 110 determines that network configuration has been successfully completed. Thereafter, the first control device 110 may no longer generate network configuration signals, but instead generate a control signal in response to the user's operation to adjust the heat level of the cooktop.

[0065] Infrared communication devices can transmit signals via infrared rays. Bluetooth communication devices can transmit digital signals. Wireless high-fidelity communication devices have advantages such as low system complexity, low transmitted signal power spectrum density, insensitivity to channel fading, low interception capability, and high positioning accuracy. They are particularly suitable for indoor high-speed wireless access.

[0066] Thus, the first communication device 130 with the above configuration enables wireless signal transmission between the cooker and the range hood, eliminating the need for a data cable connection between the cooker and the range hood, saving space and avoiding the hassle of wiring. Furthermore, these communication devices enable two-way communication, allowing the cooker to promptly receive notification of successful network connection, avoiding unnecessary transmission of network connection signals and thus saving energy and reducing consumption.

[0067] For example, the stove may further include a first operable device 140 for triggering the first control device 110 to generate a network configuration signal in response to a user's operation. The first operable device 140 may be a knob, for example, the stove's left and right ignition knobs. The user can simultaneously press and hold the left and right ignition knobs to ignite the stove, triggering the first control device 110 to generate a network configuration signal. The first operable device 140 may also be a dedicated button.

[0068] Using the first operable device 140 to trigger the first control device 110 to generate a network connection signal can supplement the automatic generation of the network connection signal by the first control device 110. When the user desires to achieve network connection at any time, he can manually operate the first operable device 140 to achieve network connection between the range hood and the stove.

[0069] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a range hood is provided. Figure 2 FIG1 shows a schematic block diagram of a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention. The range hood is provided with an actuator 260, such as a motor, an air guide plate, etc. Figure 2 As shown, the range hood may also be provided with a second control device 210, a second communication device 220, and a memory 230. The second communication device 220 may be used to receive network distribution signals and control signals from the stove. The network distribution signal includes the stove's address information. The control signal includes the stove's address information and the power information of the stove's burners. The second communication device 220 may be connected to the second control device 210 to transmit the network distribution signal received from the stove to the second control device 210. The second control device 210 may be used to store the address information in the network distribution signal in the memory 230. The second control device 210 may also be used to compare the address information in the control signal with the address information stored in the memory 230. If the comparison result indicates that the two are identical, the actuator 260 may be controlled to perform corresponding operations based on the power information.

[0070] For example, the range hood can receive communication signals in real time. The second communication device 220 transmits the network distribution signal received from the cooktop to the second control device 210. The second control device 210 can store the address information in the memory 230. Subsequently, the second communication device 220 can also receive control signals from the cooktop. When the second communication device 220 transmits the control signal to the second control device 210, the second control device 210 can compare the address information in the control signal with the address information stored in the memory 230. If the comparison result indicates a match, the second control device 210 can determine that the control signal originated from a networked cooktop. The range hood can then control the actuator 260 to perform corresponding operations based on the power information in the control signal. For example, the range hood's air deflector can be opened or closed based on the power information to flexibly and accurately adjust the range hood's air intake. This ensures timely and effective extraction of cooking fumes.

[0071] It can be seen that the range hood with this structure can receive the network distribution signal and drive control signal sent by the stove and realize automatic network distribution and intelligent control according to the received signals, which reduces the user's operation and improves the user experience.

[0072] For example, just as the first communication device 130 is a wireless RF transmitter, the second communication device 220 can be a wireless RF receiver. For example, the device can be a 433 wireless receiver module. Network distribution signals and control signals can be transmitted from the cooktop to the range hood via the wireless RF transmitter and receiver.

[0073] The wireless radio frequency receiving device can meet the requirements of distribution network communication and has the advantages of low power consumption, high reliability, and user convenience.

[0074] Similar to the first communication device 130, the second communication device 220 may include an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device, or a wireless high-fidelity communication device. The second control device 210 may also be configured to generate a network configuration confirmation signal after storing the address information in the network configuration signal. The second communication device 220 may also be configured to transmit the network configuration confirmation signal to the cooker, causing the cooker to generate a control signal upon receiving the network configuration confirmation signal.

[0075] As previously described, the second communication device 220 can receive a network configuration signal from the cooktop. The second communication device 220 can transmit this network configuration signal to the second control device 210. The second control device 210 can store the address information in the network configuration signal in the memory 230. Subsequently, the second control device 210 can generate a network configuration confirmation signal and send it to the cooktop via the second communication device 220 to confirm successful network configuration. After receiving the network configuration confirmation signal, the cooktop can stop sending network configuration signals and instead generate and send a control signal.

[0076] Thus, the second communication device 220 with the above configuration enables wireless signal transmission between the cooker and the range hood, eliminating the need for a data cable connection between the cooker and the range hood, saving space and avoiding the hassle of wiring. Furthermore, these communication devices enable two-way communication, allowing the cooker to promptly receive notification of successful network connection, avoiding unnecessary transmission of network connection signals and thus saving energy and reducing consumption.

[0077] For example, the range hood may also include a second operable device 240, which, in response to a user's operation, triggers the second control device 210 to store the address information in the network configuration signal in the memory 230. This device may be a dedicated button on the range hood housing. As previously mentioned, after simultaneously pressing the left and right knobs on the cooktop to ignite the ignition, the user can immediately press this button on the range hood. This forces the range hood's second control device 210 to enter network configuration mode. Specifically, upon receiving a communication signal from the cooktop, the second control device 210 can directly store the address information in the communication signal in the memory 230, rather than comparing the address information in the communication signal with the address information stored in the memory 230. It is understood that if address information is already stored in the memory 230, the user manually triggering the dedicated button will overwrite the previously stored address information in the memory 230 with the address information in the currently received communication signal. Once network configuration is successful, the range hood and cooktop are linked.

[0078] The second operable device 240 triggers the second control device 210 to store the address information in the network configuration signal as a supplement to automatic network configuration. Whenever the user desires network configuration, they can manually operate the second operable device 240 to perform network configuration between the range hood and the cooker. For example, if the user replaces the cooker with a new one, the new cooker will send a new network configuration signal containing its address information. The presence of the second operable device 240 enables the range hood to accept the network configuration signal from the new cooker, rather than treating it as an unconfigured device and ignoring it. This allows for smooth network configuration and network control between the range hood and the new cooker.

[0079] For example, the range hood may further include a prompting device 250. The prompting device 250 may be used to notify the user that the range hood is pairing with the stove after receiving the network pairing signal. It may also be used to notify the user that network pairing with the stove is complete after the address information in the network pairing signal is stored in the memory 230. The prompting device 250 may be an indicator light and / or a buzzer. For example, while the second communication device 220 is receiving the network pairing signal, the indicator light may flash continuously and / or the buzzer may sound once every second to notify the user that the range hood and stove are pairing. After the second control device 210 stores the address information in the network pairing signal in the memory 230, the indicator light may remain on and / or the buzzer may sound for 5 seconds before turning off to notify the user that network pairing with the stove is complete.

[0080] Therefore, by providing the prompt device 250 on the range hood to prompt the user of the current network connection status, the user can more clearly and intuitively know whether the range hood and the stove have been successfully connected to the network, thereby improving the user experience.

[0081] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a range hood linkage system is provided, comprising any of the aforementioned stoves and a range hood. This system enables user operation of the stove to automatically control the range hood, automatically changing the range hood's exhaust mode based on the stove's heat level. Furthermore, the range hood and stove can automatically connect to the network, eliminating the need for tedious user operations, thus improving the user experience. Furthermore, since the stove's network connection operation is only performed during a first time period, network connection is achieved while avoiding excessive energy consumption.

[0082] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a networking method for a cooker is also provided. Figure 4 FIG1 shows a schematic flow chart of a method for networking a stove according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the networking method includes the following steps.

[0083] Step S410: Automatically generate a network distribution signal within a first time period when the power module 120 of the cooker starts supplying power. The network distribution signal may include address information of the cooker.

[0084] Step S420: Transmit the network distribution signal to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information in the network distribution signal to complete the network distribution operation.

[0085] Step S430: Generate a drive control signal according to the power signal of the burner of the stove, wherein the drive control signal may include the address information of the stove and the power information of the burner.

[0086] In step S440 , the driving control signal is transmitted to the range hood, so that the range hood controls the actuator 260 of the range hood based on the driving control signal.

[0087] For example, the method for connecting the stove to a network may further include counting the number of times the stove is operated after the power module 120 starts supplying power. The aforementioned step ( S410 ) of automatically generating a network distribution signal may include generating a network distribution signal at a fixed frequency during a first time period after the power module 120 starts supplying power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold number.

[0088] Exemplarily, the cooking appliance networking method may further include: after transmitting the network configuration signal to the range hood, receiving a network configuration confirmation signal from the range hood. The step S430 of generating the control signal is performed after the range hood receives the network configuration confirmation signal.

[0089] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a control method for a range hood is also provided. Figure 5 FIG1 shows a schematic flow chart of a control method for a range hood according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the control method includes the following steps.

[0090] Step S510: Receive a network distribution signal from the stove, wherein the network distribution signal includes the address information of the stove.

[0091] Step S520: store the address information in the network distribution signal.

[0092] Step S530: receiving a control signal from the stove, wherein the control signal may include address information of the stove and fire power information of the burner.

[0093] Step S540: Compare the address information in the driving control signal with the stored address information.

[0094] Step S550: When the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, the execution mechanism is controlled to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

[0095] Exemplarily, the range hood control method may further include: after storing the address information in the network distribution signal in step S520, sending a network distribution confirmation signal to the cooker, so that the cooker can generate a drive control signal after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal.

[0096] A person skilled in the art, by reading the above detailed description of the stove, can understand the composition, working mode and technical effects of the range hood and the stove-and-range linkage system, and can understand the specific steps and technical effects of the above-mentioned networking method for the stove and the control method for the range hood, which will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity.

[0097] Although example embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above example embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as claimed in the appended claims.

[0098] In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are described. However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques are not shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0099] Similarly, it should be understood that in order to streamline the present invention and aid in understanding one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the various features of the present invention are sometimes grouped together into a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. However, this approach to the present invention should not be interpreted as reflecting the intention that the claimed invention requires more features than those explicitly recited in each claim. More precisely, as reflected in the corresponding claims, the inventive point is that the corresponding technical problem can be solved with fewer features than all the features of a single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim itself serving as a separate embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, except where mutually exclusive, all features disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) and all processes or units of any method or apparatus disclosed herein may be combined in any combination. Unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by an alternative feature providing the same, equivalent, or similar purpose.

[0101] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the present invention and to form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any of the claimed embodiments may be used in any combination.

[0102] It should be noted that the above embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art may devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between brackets should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The present invention may be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different elements and by means of appropriately programmed computers. In a unit claim enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third etc. does not indicate any order. These words may be interpreted as names.

[0103] The foregoing description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention or an illustration of a specific embodiment. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be readily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention are intended to be encompassed by the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A stove, characterized in that: A power supply module, a first control device and a first communication device are provided, The power supply module is used to supply power to the cooker; The first control device is configured to automatically generate a network distribution signal within a first time period when the power module starts supplying power, and is further configured to generate a drive control signal based on a power signal of the burner of the stove, wherein the network distribution signal includes address information of the stove, and the drive control signal includes address information of the stove and power information of the burner; The first communication device is used to transmit the network distribution signal and the drive control signal to the range hood, so that the range hood stores the address information in the network distribution signal to complete the network distribution operation and compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information. If the comparison result shows that the two are the same, the actuator of the range hood is controlled to perform the corresponding operation according to the firepower information. The first control device is further configured to count the number of times the cooker is operated since the power module starts supplying power. The first control device generates the network distribution signal by performing the following operations: The network distribution signal is automatically generated at a fixed frequency within a first time period when the power module starts to supply power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold number.

2. The cooker according to claim 1, wherein: The network distribution signal and the drive control signal are implemented using a communication signal of the same format. The communication signal includes a data code, and the data code includes the address information of the stove and the fire power information.

3. The cooker according to claim 2, wherein: The communication signal also includes: a synchronization code, a frame header, a guide code and / or a check code.

4. The cooker according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first communication device is a wireless radio frequency transmitting device.

5. The cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first communication device includes: an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device or a wireless high-fidelity communication device; The first communication device is further configured to receive a network distribution confirmation signal from the range hood and send the signal to the first control device; wherein the first control device generates the drive control signal after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal.

6. The cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The cooker further includes a first operable device for triggering the first control device to generate the network distribution signal in response to a user operation.

7. A range hood for use in conjunction with the cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, provided with an actuator, characterized in that: A second control device, a second communication device and a memory are also provided. The second communication device is used to receive a network distribution signal and a control signal from the stove, wherein the network distribution signal includes the address information of the stove, and the control signal includes the address information of the stove and the power information of the burner of the stove; The second control device is used to store the address information in the distribution network signal to the memory, and is also used to compare the address information in the drive control signal with the address information stored in the memory, and when the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, control the actuator to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

8. The range hood according to claim 7, wherein: The second communication device is a wireless radio frequency receiving device.

9. The range hood according to claim 7, wherein: The second communication device includes: an infrared communication device, a Bluetooth communication device or a wireless high-fidelity communication device; The second control device is further configured to generate a network configuration confirmation signal after storing the address information in the network configuration signal; The second communication device is further configured to send the network configuration confirmation signal to the cooker, so that the cooker generates the drive control signal after receiving the network configuration confirmation signal.

10. The range hood according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The smoke machine also includes: The second operable device is configured to trigger the second control device to store the address information in the network distribution signal into the memory in response to a user operation.

11. The range hood according to claim 10, wherein: The smoke machine also includes: The prompting device is used to prompt the user that the network pairing with the cooker is in progress after receiving the network pairing signal, and is also used to prompt the user to complete the network pairing with the cooker after storing the address information in the network pairing signal in the memory.

12. A smoke and stove linkage system, characterized in that: It comprises the cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6 and the range hood according to any one of claims 7 to 11.

13. A networking method for a stove, characterized in that: include: Automatically generating a network distribution signal within a first time period when the power module of the cooker starts to supply power, wherein the network distribution signal includes address information of the cooker; Transmitting the network distribution signal to the range hood so that the range hood stores the address information in the network distribution signal to complete the network distribution operation; generating a drive control signal according to a power signal of the burner of the stove, wherein the drive control signal includes address information of the stove and power information of the burner; The drive control signal is transmitted to the range hood, so that the range hood compares the address information of the drive control signal with the stored address information, and controls the actuator of the range hood to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information if the comparison result indicates that the two are the same. The networking method further includes: Counting the number of times the cooker is operated since the power module starts supplying power; The automatic generation of the network distribution signal includes: The network distribution signal is generated at a fixed frequency within a first time period when the power module starts to supply power and when the number of operations is less than a threshold number.

14. The networking method for a cooker according to claim 13, characterized in that: Also includes: After transmitting the network distribution signal to the range hood, receiving a network distribution confirmation signal from the range hood; The step of generating the driving control signal according to the fire power signal of the burner of the stove is performed after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal from the range hood.

15. A control method for a range hood according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that: include: receiving a network distribution signal from the stove, wherein the network distribution signal includes address information of the stove; Storing address information in the distribution network signal; receiving a drive control signal from the cooker, wherein the drive control signal includes address information of the cooker and fire power information of the burner; comparing the address information in the control signal with the stored address information; and When the comparison result indicates that the two are the same, the execution mechanism is controlled to perform corresponding operations according to the firepower information.

16. The control method for a range hood according to claim 15, characterized in that: Also includes: After storing the address information in the network distribution signal, a network distribution confirmation signal is sent to the cooker, so that the cooker generates the drive control signal after receiving the network distribution confirmation signal.

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