Cooking appliance, control method thereof, electronic device, and storage medium

Abstract

This invention discloses a cooking appliance and its control method, electronic device, and storage medium. The cooking appliance has a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode includes a first boiling stage, and the steaming mode includes a second boiling stage. The control method of the cooking appliance includes the following steps: determining that the cooking appliance is in the low-sugar mode, controlling the heating device to operate at a first power during the first boiling stage; determining that the cooking appliance is in the steaming mode, controlling the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage, wherein the second power is less than the first power. According to the control method of the cooking appliance of this invention, low-sugar rice and steamed dishes can be prepared, ensuring that the steamed dishes do not become soggy and affect the taste, thus improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a cooking appliance and its control method, an electronic device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking appliances in related technologies, such as pots with a low-sugar pot, can make low-sugar rice. However, the function of the pot is relatively limited. If steamed buns or other steamed foods are made in this pot, water in the inner pot can easily overflow into the low-sugar pot, causing the buns to become soggy and affecting their taste. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a method for controlling a cooking utensil, which can produce low-sugar rice and steamed dishes, ensuring that the steamed dishes do not become soggy and affect the taste, thereby improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking utensil.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a cooking utensil.

[0005] The present invention also proposes an electronic device.

[0006] The present invention also proposes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a control method for a cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance includes a cooking body, a lid, a heating device, and a cooking accessory. A cooking cavity is defined between the cooking body and the lid. The cooking accessory is disposed within the cooking cavity and includes a holding portion and a medium replacement portion. The holding portion has a holding space, and a flow gap is defined between the holding portion and the inner wall of the cooking cavity. The holding portion has a through hole communicating with the holding space and the flow gap. The medium replacement portion has a medium replacement cavity with an open lower end. The cooking appliance has a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode includes a first boiling stage, and the steaming mode includes a second boiling stage. The control method includes: determining that the cooking appliance is in the low-sugar mode; controlling the heating device to operate at a first power during the first boiling stage; determining that the cooking appliance is in the steaming mode; and controlling the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage, wherein the second power is less than the first power.

[0008] The control method for cooking appliances according to embodiments of the present invention can produce low-sugar rice and steamed dishes, ensuring that the steamed dishes do not become wet and soaked, thus affecting the taste, and improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliances.

[0009] In addition, the control method for cooking appliances according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage includes: controlling the second power to be less than a first preset power during the second boiling stage, so that the liquid in the cooking chamber does not enter the holding space.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the second power to be less than the first preset power includes: controlling the heating device to continuously heat at low power or controlling the heating device to heat intermittently.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple heating cycles in the second boiling stage, and controlling the heating device to heat intermittently includes controlling the heating device to operate at a first power adjustment ratio in each heating cycle.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the range of the first power regulation ratio is 0.03125-0.5625.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a heating stage is further included before the second boiling stage in the low sugar mode, and the control method further includes: controlling the heating device to operate at a third power during the heating stage, wherein the third power is greater than the second power.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the low-sugar mode further includes a heat preservation stage after the second boiling stage, and the control method further includes: controlling the heating device to operate during the heat preservation stage so that the temperature of the cooking cavity is maintained within a first preset temperature range, wherein the first preset temperature range is 65°C-80°C.

[0016] According to an embodiment of a second aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance is provided, the cooking appliance employing the control method of the cooking appliance according to the first aspect embodiment, the cooking appliance including a control device, the control device being configured to determine that the cooking appliance is in the low sugar mode, and to control the heating device to operate at a first power during a first boiling stage, the control device being further configured to determine that the cooking appliance is in the steaming mode, and to control the heating device to operate at a second power during a second boiling stage, wherein the second power is less than the first power.

[0017] The cooking appliance according to the embodiments of the present invention can make low-sugar rice and steamed dishes, ensuring that the steamed dishes do not become wet and soaked, thus affecting the taste, and improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance.

[0018] An electronic device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a memory and a processor; wherein the processor runs a program corresponding to the executable program code by reading executable program code stored in the memory, so as to implement the control method of the cooking appliance as described in the above embodiments.

[0019] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided thereon storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for a cooking appliance as described in the above embodiments.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of temperature curve changes in a low-power-ratio cooking method according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of temperature curve changes in a low-power cooking method according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] Cooking container 11, cooking cavity 110,

[0031] Cooking attachment 60, holding section 61, holding space 611, through hole 612, flow gap 613, medium replacement section 62, medium replacement cavity 621.

[0032] Electronic device 70, memory 71, processor 72. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a control method for cooking using a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cooking body, a lid, a heating device, and a cooking accessory 60. A cooking cavity 110 is defined between the cooking body and the lid. The heating device is disposed within the cooking body, and the cooking accessory 60 is disposed within the cooking cavity 110. The cooking accessory 60 includes a holding portion 61 and a medium replacement portion 62. The holding portion 61 has a holding space 611, in which food can be placed. A flow gap 613 is defined between the holding portion 61 and the inner wall of the cooking cavity 110. The holding portion 61 has a through hole 612 for connecting the holding space 611 and the flow gap 613. The medium replacement portion 62 forms a medium replacement cavity 621, the lower end of which is adapted to be open (vertically). Figure 1 As shown), the medium replacement cavity 621 is connected to the cooking cavity 110 outside it.

[0036] The cooking appliance in this invention can be a rice cooker, electric pressure cooker, electric slow cooker, or health pot. This invention uses a rice cooker as an example for illustration, but this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art, after reading the specification of this application and understanding the technical concept, will obviously be able to apply the cooking appliance of this application to electric pressure cookers, electric slow cookers, or health pots, etc.

[0037] For example, the cooking appliance can be a rice cooker with a function for making drained rice. The cooking methods of the rice cooker can include a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. When the low-sugar mode is selected, low-sugar drained rice can be made. During the cooking process, the rice and rice water can be separated. The filtered rice is placed in the holding space 611 and steamed, while the rice water is left in the cooking cavity 110 to reduce the sugar content in the rice. In some embodiments, when the cooking appliance makes low-sugar rice in the low-sugar mode, it can include a water absorption stage, a heating stage, a boiling stage, a simmering stage, and a keep-warm stage. During the water absorption stage, rice and water can be mixed in the holding space 611, that is, the rice is soaked in water, and the rice absorbs water during the water absorption stage.

[0038] Specifically, rice can be placed in the holding space 611, and then water can be poured into the cooking cavity until the rice is submerged. It's important to understand that during the water absorption stage, the cooking cavity 110 can be heated or not. During the heating stage, the cooking cavity 110 can be heated using a heating device to heat both the rice and water until the water boils, entering the boiling rinsing stage. During the boiling rinsing stage, the water in the medium replacement cavity 621, after being heated, forms steam. This steam replaces the water in the replacement cavity 621, allowing the replaced water to drain out and raising the water level in the cooking cavity 110. This allows water to pass through the flow gap 613 into the holding space 611, rinsing and washing the rice in the holding space 611. Of course, as the temperature decreases, the steam in the replacement cavity 621 liquefies, allowing water from outside the replacement cavity 621 to enter and occupy the space previously occupied by the steam, causing the water level to drop and achieving rice-water separation.

[0039] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance may have multiple cooking modes, including a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode is used to cook rice with a lower sugar content. The low-sugar mode may include a first boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a first power. The steaming mode is used to steam food, for example, steaming buns or steaming sweet potatoes. The steaming mode may include a second boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a second power.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the method for controlling cooking appliances may include the following steps:

[0041] S1 detects the working mode of the cooking appliance.

[0042] Optionally, the cooking appliance may be equipped with a detection module, which is used to detect the cooking mode selected by the user to determine whether the cooking appliance is currently in a low-sugar mode or a steaming mode.

[0043] S2, when it is determined that the cooking appliance is in low sugar mode, the heating device is controlled to heat at the first power during the first boiling stage.

[0044] S3, when it is determined that the cooking appliance is in steaming mode, the heating device is controlled to heat at the second power during the second boiling stage.

[0045] Optionally, the cooking appliance may be equipped with a control device that communicates with the detection module and the heating device. The control device can control the operating state of the heating device based on the detection results from the detection module. For example, when the detection module detects that the cooking appliance is currently in a low-sugar mode, the control device can control the heating device to heat in a pre-stored operating mode.

[0046] The second power is less than the first power. In other words, the heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage is less than the heating power in the first boiling stage.

[0047] According to the control method of the cooking appliance of the present invention, by controlling the working state of the heating device in different cooking modes, the second power of the heating device in the second boiling stage is less than the first power of the heating device in the first boiling stage. Thus, when different cooking modes are selected, the heating device can heat the food specifically and accurately according to the different cooking modes. When the cooking appliance is selected for steaming mode, a small amount of water can be added to the cooking cavity 110 first, and then the heating device can be controlled to heat the food at the second power. Specifically, the boiling state of the water in the cooking cavity 110 can be controlled in the second boiling stage, keeping the water in a weak boiling state and / or with a short boiling time, to ensure that water in the cooking cavity 110 does not enter the holding space 611. This allows the food in the holding space 611 to be steamed while ensuring that the food is not soaked by water, thus affecting its taste. When the cooking appliance is in low-sugar mode, the amount of water added and the working state of the heating device can be controlled according to the requirements of cooking low-sugar rice, ensuring the normal cooking of the drained rice.

[0048] Therefore, the control method of the cooking appliance according to the embodiments of the present invention can selectively make low-sugar rice and steamed dishes, and can ensure that the steamed dishes will not become wet and soaked, thus affecting the taste. This facilitates the improvement of the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance and enhances the user experience.

[0049] The following describes a method for controlling cooking using a cooking appliance according to some embodiments of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] In some alternative embodiments, the first power can be the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage, and the second power can be the average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage. It should be understood here that "the average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage" refers to the average value of the heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage, and "the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage" refers to the average value of the heating power of the heating device in the first boiling stage.

[0051] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the steaming mode of the cooking appliance may include a heating stage, a second boiling stage, and a heat preservation stage.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the stage prior to the second boiling stage in the low-sugar mode further includes a heating stage, and the control method may further include the following steps:

[0053] S201, during the heating stage, the heating device can be controlled to operate at a third power, wherein the third power is greater than the second power.

[0054] Specifically, the third power can be the average power of the heating device during the heating phase, during which the heating device can be controlled to operate at full power or high power.

[0055] For example, during the heating phase, the control device of the cooking appliance controls the heating element to operate at full or high power to quickly heat the water in the cooking cavity 110 to boiling point, shortening the time required for the heating phase. It should be understood here that "full power of the heating element" can refer to the rated power of the heating element, while "high power of the heating element" can refer to the high power setting of the heating element, where the high power of the heating element is greater than the second power setting.

[0056] S202, during the second boiling stage, the second power can be controlled to be less than the first preset power so that the liquid in the cooking chamber 110 does not enter the holding space 611.

[0057] Optionally, the control device controls the operating state of the heating device, ensuring that the second heating power of the heating device is less than the preset first power. This controls the boiling level of the water in the cooking cavity 110, keeping the water at a gentle boil and preventing water from entering the holding space 611 through the flow gap 613 and through hole 612, thus avoiding soaking the steamed food in the holding space 611 and affecting its taste. It should be understood that the "first preset power" can be determined based on the boiling level of the water, specifically through experiments or simulations.

[0058] In some embodiments, controlling the second power to be less than a preset first power may specifically include controlling the heating device to continuously heat at a lower power. For example, the average power of the second boiling stage can be reduced by lengthening the cooking time of the second boiling stage, thereby achieving a low-water, low-boiling cooking method and avoiding the soaking of steamed foods such as steamed buns during boiling.

[0059] In other embodiments, controlling the second power to be less than a pre-set first preset power may specifically include controlling the heating device to perform intermittent heating. For example, the heating device may be controlled to perform intermittent heating at an appropriate time during the second boiling stage, so that the water in the cooking chamber 110 boils intermittently, and each boiling time is short and weak, so as to avoid wetting and soaking steamed foods such as steamed buns when the water boils.

[0060] Furthermore, the second boiling stage can have multiple heating cycles, which can have the same duration or different durations. When controlling the heating device to perform intermittent heating, it can include controlling the heating device to operate at a first power ratio in each heating cycle. It is important to understand that the "first power ratio" can refer to the ratio of the actual working time of the heating device in each heating cycle to the duration of that heating cycle. For example, 4 / 16 could mean that in a 16-second heating cycle, the heating device operates for 4 seconds, and is not operating for the remaining 12 seconds. The optimal low power ratio can be different for cooking appliances with different capacities and heating powers. This allows the heating device to operate at a lower power ratio, thereby reducing the average power of the heating device in each heating cycle, resulting in shorter and weaker boiling times for the water in the cooker 110 in each heating cycle.

[0061] Furthermore, the first power ratio ranges from 0.03125 to 0.5625, which means the first power ratio ranges from 1 / 32 to 9 / 16. This ensures that the boiling time of the water in the cooker 110 is short and the boiling is weak.

[0062] Specifically, the cooking appliance can have a preset standard power ratio, ranging from 0.125 to 0.75 (i.e., 1 / 8 to 3 / 4). The first power ratio is 0.25 to 0.75 of the standard power ratio, meaning the ratio of the first power ratio to the standard power ratio ranges from 1 / 4 to 3 / 4. The standard power ratio P can be T1 / T0, where T0 refers to one heating cycle, T1 refers to the duration the heating device operates within each cycle, and it is not operational for the remaining time in each cycle. A preferred value for the first power ratio is 0.25P to 0.75P. For example, if the standard power ratio is 0.4, the first power ratio can be in the range of 0.1 to 0.3. It is important to understand that the cooking appliance has a standard mode, which may include a third boiling stage, during which the heating device can be controlled to operate at the standard power ratio. For example, when the cooking appliance is a rice cooker, the standard mode is the regular rice cooking mode of the rice cooker, and the standard power ratio is the power ratio of the heating device in the regular rice cooking mode. At this time, the power ratio is high, the water in the cooking cavity 110 boils violently, and the boiling time of each heating cycle is long.

[0063] In some embodiments, the stage following the second boiling stage in the low-sugar mode may further include a heat-keeping stage, and the control method further includes the following steps:

[0064] S203, during the heat preservation stage, the heating device can be controlled to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 within a preset first temperature range.

[0065] Optionally, the cooking appliance is equipped with a temperature detection module inside the cooking cavity 110. During the heat preservation stage, the control device controls the heating state of the heating device based on the detection results of the temperature detection module, so as to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 within a preset first temperature range. This can reliably keep the food warm, preventing it from becoming too cold to eat directly after being left for a period of time, thus making it convenient for users to take the food at any time.

[0066] Specifically, the first preset temperature range can be 65℃-80℃. This ensures that the food inside the cooking cavity 110 is at a suitable temperature, so that it is neither too hot nor too cold when the user eats it directly, and it is also more convenient for the user to take it out at any time.

[0067] The following describes a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, which employs the control method described above. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. For example, the low-sugar mode may include a water absorption stage, a heating stage, a first boiling stage, a rice simmering stage, and a first heat preservation stage. The steaming mode may include a heating stage, a second boiling stage, and a second heat preservation stage. The low-sugar mode is used to cook rice with a low sugar content, and may include a first boiling stage in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110. The steaming mode is used to steam food, such as steamed buns or sweet potatoes, and may include a second boiling stage in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110.

[0068] The cooking appliance of the present invention may include a cooking body, a lid, a heating device and a cooking accessory 60. The lid is movable between an open position and a closed position so that the lid is movably disposed on the cooking body. When the lid is in the closed position, it can define a cooking cavity 110 between itself and the cooking body.

[0069] The cooking accessory 60 can be disposed within the cooking cavity 110. The cooking accessory 60 may include a holding portion 61 and a medium replacement portion 62. The holding portion 61 has a holding space 611, in which food to be steamed can be placed. A flow gap 613 can be defined between the outer wall of the holding portion 61 and the inner wall of the cooking cavity 110. A through hole 612 can be provided on the side peripheral wall of the holding portion 61 to connect the holding space 611 and the flow gap 613. The medium replacement portion 62 is located below the holding portion 61 and can form a medium replacement cavity 621 with its lower end suitable for opening. The medium replacement cavity 621 communicates with the cooking cavity 110 outside it. For example, the medium replacement portion 62 is supported on the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 110, and a replacement gap is provided at the connection between the medium replacement portion 62 and the cooking cavity 110. The medium replacement cavity 621 communicates with the cooking cavity 110 outside it through the replacement gap.

[0070] The heating device can be used to heat the cooking cavity 110. The heating device can be installed inside the cooking body, for example, the heating device can be installed below the cooking cavity 621 and directly opposite the cooking cavity 621.

[0071] The control device can be used to control the heating state of the heating device during operation. Specifically, after determining that the cooking appliance is in the aforementioned low-sugar mode during cooking, the control device can control the heating device to operate at a first power during the first boiling stage. The control device can also be used to control the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage after determining that the cooking appliance is in the aforementioned steaming mode during cooking. The second power is less than the first power. In other words, the heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage is less than the heating power in the first boiling stage.

[0072] The cooking appliance in this invention can be a rice cooker, electric pressure cooker, electric slow cooker, or health pot. This invention uses a rice cooker as an example for illustration, but this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art, after reading the specification of this application and understanding the technical concept, will obviously be able to apply the cooking appliance of this application to electric pressure cookers, electric slow cookers, or health pots, etc.

[0073] For example, the cooking appliance can be a rice cooker with a function for making drained rice, including a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. In low-sugar mode, low-sugar drained rice can be made. During the cooking process, the rice and rice water are separated. The filtered rice is placed in the holding space 611 and steamed, while the rice water remains in the cooking cavity 110, thus reducing the sugar content of the rice. In some embodiments, when the cooking appliance makes low-sugar rice in low-sugar mode, it may include a water absorption stage, a heating stage, a boiling stage, a simmering stage, and a keep-warm stage. During the water absorption stage, rice and water can be mixed in the holding space 611, that is, the rice is soaked in water, allowing the rice to absorb water. Specifically, the rice can be placed in the holding space 611, and then water can be poured into the cooking cavity until the water covers the rice. It should be understood that during the water absorption stage, the cooking cavity 110 can be heated or not heated using a heating device. During the heating stage, the cooking chamber 110 is heated using a heating device to heat the rice and water until the water boils, entering the boiling rinsing stage. In the boiling rinsing stage, the water in the medium replacement chamber 621, after being heated, forms steam. This steam replaces the water in the replacement chamber 621, allowing the replaced water to drain out and raising the water level in the cooking chamber 110. This allows water to pass through the flow gap 613 into the holding space 611, rinsing and washing the rice in the holding space 611. Conversely, as the temperature decreases, the steam in the replacement chamber 621 liquefies, allowing water from outside the replacement chamber 621 to enter and occupy the space previously occupied by the steam, causing the water level to drop and achieving rice-water separation.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance may have multiple cooking modes, including a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode is used to cook rice with a lower sugar content. The low-sugar mode may include a first boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a first power. The steaming mode is used to steam food, for example, steaming buns or steaming sweet potatoes. The steaming mode may include a second boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a second power.

[0075] For example, the cooking appliance can be equipped with a detection module. The control device communicates with the detection module and the heating device. The control device can control the operating state of the heating device based on the detection results from the detection module. For instance, when the detection module detects that the cooking appliance is currently in a low-sugar mode, the control device can control the heating device to heat in a pre-stored operating mode. Here, the second power can be the average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage, and the first power can be the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage. In other words, the heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage is less than the heating power in the first boiling stage. It is important to understand that "the average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage" refers to the average heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage, and "the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage" refers to the average heating power of the heating device in the first boiling stage.

[0076] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the cooking appliance, by setting a control device to control the heating state of the heating device according to the working mode of the cooking appliance, can make the second power of the heating device in the second boiling stage less than the first power of the heating device in the first boiling stage. This allows the heating device to accurately heat the food when the cooking appliance is in different cooking modes during the cooking process. When the cooking appliance is in steaming mode, a small amount of water can be added to the cooking cavity 110 first, and then the heating device can be controlled to heat at the second power. This controls the boiling state of the water in the cooking cavity 110 in the second boiling stage, ensuring that the water is in a weak boiling state and / or the boiling time is short. This prevents water in the cooking cavity 110 from entering the holding space 611 during the boiling process, thus allowing steam to be used to steam the food in the holding space 611 while ensuring that the food is not soaked and affected by water, thus maintaining its texture. When the cooking appliance is in low-sugar mode, the amount of water added and the working state of the heating device can be controlled according to the requirements of cooking low-sugar rice, ensuring the normal cooking of drained rice and preparing low-sugar rice that is healthy for the human body.

[0077] According to the embodiments of the present invention, by utilizing the control method in cooking of the cooking appliance according to the above embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to selectively make low-sugar rice or steamed dishes, and it can ensure that the steamed dishes do not become wet and soaked, thus affecting the taste, thereby improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control device can be used to control the second power to be less than a preset first power during the second boiling stage, so that the liquid in the cooking chamber 110 does not enter the holding space 611. This controls the boiling degree of the water in the cooking chamber 110, keeping the water in a gentle boiling state and ensuring that water does not enter the holding space 611 through the flow gap 613 and the through hole 612. It should be understood that the "first preset power" is determined based on the boiling degree of the water, and can be specifically determined through experimentation or simulation.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control device is used to control the heating device to continuously heat at a lower power, so that the second power is less than the first preset power. For example, the average power of the second boiling stage can be reduced by lengthening the cooking time of the second boiling stage, thereby achieving a low-water, low-boiling cooking method and avoiding the soaking of steamed foods such as steamed buns during boiling.

[0080] In other embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the heating device is used to control the heating device to perform intermittent heating so that the second power is less than the first preset power. For example, the heating device can be controlled to heat intermittently at an appropriate time during the second boiling stage so that the water in the cooking chamber 110 boils for a shorter time each time and the boiling is weaker, avoiding the steaming of steamed buns and other steamed foods into getting wet and soaked during boiling.

[0081] Furthermore, the second boiling stage can have multiple heating cycles with the heating device operating. These cycles can have the same duration or different durations. In the intermittent heating state, the control device can be used to control the heating device to operate at a preset first power ratio within each of the aforementioned heating cycles. It is important to understand that the "first power ratio" refers to the ratio of the actual operating time of the heating device within each heating cycle to the heating cycle itself. For example, 4 / 16 means that within a 16-second heating cycle, the heating device operates for 4 seconds, and is not operating for the remaining 12 seconds. The optimal low power ratio is different for cooking appliances with different capacities and heating powers. This allows the heating device to operate at a lower power ratio, thereby reducing the average power of the heating device within each heating cycle, resulting in a shorter and weaker boiling time for the water in the cooker 110 within each heating cycle.

[0082] Furthermore, the first power ratio ranges from 0.03125 to 0.5625, which means the first power ratio ranges from 1 / 32 to 9 / 16. This ensures that the boiling time of the water in the cooker 110 is short and the boiling is weak.

[0083] Specifically, the cooking appliance can have a preset standard power ratio, ranging from 0.125 to 0.75 (i.e., 1 / 8 to 3 / 4). The first power ratio is 0.25 to 0.75 of the preset standard power ratio (i.e., 1 / 4 to 3 / 4 of the standard power ratio). For example, the standard power ratio P can be T1 / T0, where T0 refers to one heating cycle, T1 refers to the duration the heating device operates within each cycle (T1 time), and the heating device is not operating for the remaining time within each T0 cycle. The preferred value for the first low power ratio can be 0.25P to 0.75P. It's important to understand that the cooking appliance has a standard mode, which includes a third boiling stage, during which the heating device can be controlled to operate at the standard power ratio. For example, if the cooking appliance is a rice cooker, the standard mode is the regular rice cooking mode of the rice cooker, and the standard power ratio is the power ratio of the heating device in the regular rice cooking mode. At this time, the power ratio is high, the water in the cooking cavity 110 boils violently, and the boiling time of each heating cycle is long.

[0084] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stage preceding the second boiling stage in the low-sugar mode further includes a heating stage, and the control device is further configured to: control the heating device to operate at a third power during the heating stage, wherein the third power is greater than the second power. Specifically, the heating device can be controlled to operate at full power or high power during the heating stage. This allows for rapid heating of the water in the cooking chamber 110 to a boiling state, shortening the time required for the heating stage. It should be understood here that "full power of the heating device" can refer to the rated power of the heating device, and "high power of the heating device" can refer to the high power setting of the heating device, where the high power of the heating device is greater than the second power.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stage following the boiling stage in the low-sugar mode may further include a heat-keeping stage. The control device is also configured to: control the heating device to perform heating operations during the heat-keeping stage, so that the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 can be maintained within a pre-set first preset temperature range. This reliably keeps the food warm, preventing it from becoming too cold to eat directly after a period of time, thus allowing the user to easily access the food at any time.

[0086] For example, the cooking appliance has a temperature detection module inside the cooking cavity 110. During the heat preservation stage, the control device controls the heating state of the heating device based on the detection results of the temperature detection module, so as to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 within a preset first temperature range. This can reliably keep the food warm, preventing it from becoming too cold to eat directly after being left for a period of time, thus making it convenient for users to take the food at any time.

[0087] Specifically, the first preset temperature range can be 65℃-80℃. This ensures that the food inside the cooking cavity 110 is at a suitable temperature, so that it is neither too hot nor too cold when the user eats it directly, and it is also more convenient for the user to take it out at any time.

[0088] According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the cooking appliance may include a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. For example, the low-sugar mode may include a water absorption stage, a heating stage, a first boiling stage, a rice simmering stage, and a first heat preservation stage. The steaming mode may include a heating stage, a second boiling stage, and a second heat preservation stage. The low-sugar mode is used to cook rice with a low sugar content, and may include a first boiling stage in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110. The steaming mode is used to steam food, such as steamed buns or sweet potatoes, and may include a second boiling stage in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110.

[0089] Specifically, the cooking appliance includes a cooking body, a lid, a heating device, and a cooking accessory 60. The lid can move between an open position and a closed position so that it is movably disposed on the cooking body. When the lid is in the closed position, it can define a cooking cavity 110 between itself and the cooking body.

[0090] A cooking accessory 60 can be disposed within the cooking cavity 110. The cooking accessory 60 may include a holding part 61 and a medium replacement part 62. The holding part 61 has a holding space 611 in which food to be steamed can be placed. A flow gap 613 can be defined between the outer wall of the holding part 61 and the inner wall of the cooking cavity 110. A through hole 612 can be provided on the side peripheral wall of the holding part 61 to connect the holding space 611 and the flow gap 613. The medium replacement part 62 is located below the holding part 61 and can form a medium replacement cavity 621 with its lower end suitable for opening. The medium replacement cavity 621 communicates with the cooking cavity 110 outside it. For example, the medium replacement part 62 is supported on the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 110, and a replacement gap is provided at the connection between the medium replacement part 62 and the cooking cavity 110. The medium replacement cavity 621 communicates with the cooking cavity 110 outside it through the replacement gap.

[0091] The heating device can be used to heat the cooking cavity 110. The heating device can be installed inside the cooking body, for example, the heating device can be installed below the cooking cavity 621 and directly opposite the cooking cavity 621.

[0092] The control device can be used to control the heating state of the heating device during operation. Specifically, the control device can be used to control the heating device to operate during the first boiling stage after determining that the cooking appliance is in the aforementioned low-sugar mode during cooking. The control device can also be used to control the heating device to operate during the second boiling stage after determining that the cooking appliance is in the aforementioned steaming mode during cooking. The average power of the heating device during the second boiling stage can be less than the average power of the heating device during the first boiling stage. In other words, the heating power of the heating device during the second boiling stage is less than the heating power during the first boiling stage. It should be understood that "average power of the heating device during the second boiling stage" can refer to the average heating power of the heating device during the second boiling stage, and "average power of the heating device during the first boiling stage" can refer to the average heating power of the heating device during the first boiling stage.

[0093] The cooking appliance can be a rice cooker with a function for making drained rice, including a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. In low-sugar mode, low-sugar drained rice can be made. During the cooking process, the rice and rice water are separated. The drained rice is placed in the holding space 611 and steamed, while the rice water remains in the cooking cavity 110 for drinking, thus reducing the sugar content of the rice. In some embodiments, when the cooking appliance makes low-sugar rice in low-sugar mode, it may include a water absorption stage, a heating stage, a boiling stage, a simmering stage, and a keep-warm stage. During the water absorption stage, rice and water can be mixed in the holding space 611, that is, the rice is soaked in water, allowing the rice to absorb water. Specifically, the rice can be placed in the holding space 611, and then water is poured into the cooking cavity until the water covers the rice. It should be understood that during the water absorption stage, the cooking cavity 110 can be heated or not heated using a heating device. During the heating stage, the cooking chamber 110 is heated using a heating device to heat the rice and water until the water boils, entering the boiling rinsing stage. In the boiling rinsing stage, the water in the medium replacement chamber 621, after being heated, forms steam. This steam replaces the water in the replacement chamber 621, allowing the replaced water to drain out and raising the water level in the cooking chamber 110. This allows water to pass through the flow gap 613 into the holding space 611, rinsing and washing the rice in the holding space 611. Conversely, as the temperature decreases, the steam in the replacement chamber 621 liquefies, allowing water from outside the replacement chamber 621 to enter and occupy the space previously occupied by the steam, causing the water level to drop and achieving rice-water separation.

[0094] The cooking appliance can have multiple cooking modes, including a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode is used to cook rice with a lower sugar content. The low-sugar mode may include a first boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a first power. The steaming mode is used to steam food, for example, steamed buns or steamed sweet potatoes. The steaming mode may include a second boiling stage, in which the heating device heats the cooking cavity 110 at a second power.

[0095] The cooking appliance can be equipped with a detection module. The control device communicates with both the detection module and the heating device. The control device can control the operating state of the heating device based on the detection results from the detection module. For example, if the detection module detects that the cooking appliance is currently in a low-sugar mode, the control device can control the heating device to heat in a pre-stored operating mode. The average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage can be less than the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage. In other words, the heating power of the heating device in the second boiling stage is less than the heating power in the first boiling stage. It is important to understand that "the average power of the heating device in the second boiling stage" refers to the average heating power of the heating device during the second boiling stage, while "the average power of the heating device in the first boiling stage" refers to the average heating power of the heating device during the first boiling stage.

[0096] The control device can be used to ensure that the average power of the heating device is less than a preset first power during the second boiling stage, so that the liquid in the cooking chamber 110 does not enter the holding space 611. This controls the boiling level of the water in the cooking chamber 110, keeping the water in a gentle boiling state and preventing water from entering the holding space 611 through the flow gap 613 and the through hole 612. It should be understood that the "first preset power" is determined based on the boiling level of the water, and can be determined through experiments or simulations.

[0097] The control device is used to control the heating device to continuously heat at a lower power, so that the average power of the heating device is less than a first preset power. For example, the average power of the second boiling stage can be reduced by lengthening the cooking time of the second boiling stage, thereby achieving a low-water, low-boiling cooking method and avoiding the soaking of steamed foods such as steamed buns during boiling.

[0098] The heating device is used to control the heating device to perform intermittent heating so that the average heating power of the heating device is less than the first preset power. For example, the heating device can be controlled to heat intermittently at appropriate times during the second boiling stage so that the water in the cooking chamber 110 boils for a shorter time each time and the boiling is weaker, avoiding soaking steamed buns and other steamed foods in water during boiling.

[0099] Furthermore, the second boiling stage can have multiple heating cycles with the heating device operating. These cycles can have the same duration or different durations. During intermittent heating, the control device can control the heating device to operate at a preset first power ratio within each heating cycle. It's important to understand that the "first power ratio" refers to the ratio of the actual operating time of the heating device to the heating cycle itself. For example, 4 / 16 means that within a 16-second heating cycle, the heating device operates for 4 seconds and remains inactive for the remaining 12 seconds. The optimal low power ratio varies depending on the cooking appliance's capacity and heating power. This allows the heating device to operate at a lower power ratio, reducing the average power of the heating device within each heating cycle, resulting in a shorter and weaker boiling time for the water in the cooker 110 within each heating cycle.

[0100] Furthermore, the cooking appliance can have a preset standard power ratio, with the first power ratio being 0.25-0.75 of the preset standard power ratio. For example, the standard power ratio P is T1 / T0, where T0 refers to one heating cycle, T1 refers to the duration the heating device operates within each cycle (T1 time), and the heating device does not operate for the remaining time within each T0 cycle. The preferred value for the first low power ratio can be 0.25P-0.75P. It is important to understand that the cooking appliance can have a standard mode, which includes a third boiling stage. During the third boiling stage, the heating device can be controlled to operate at the standard power ratio. For example, if the cooking appliance is a rice cooker, the standard mode is the rice cooker's regular rice-cooking mode, and the standard power ratio is the power ratio of the heating device during the regular rice-cooking mode. In this mode, the power ratio is higher, the water in the cooking cavity 110 boils vigorously, and the boiling time for each heating cycle is longer.

[0101] In the low-sugar mode, the stage preceding the second boiling stage may also include a heating stage. The control device is further configured to: control the heating device to operate during the heating stage, wherein the average power of the heating device during the heating stage can be greater than the average power of the heating device during the second boiling stage. Specifically, the heating device can be controlled to operate at full power or high power during the heating stage. This allows for rapid heating of the water in the cooking chamber 110 to a boiling state, shortening the time required for the heating stage. It should be understood that "full power of the heating device" can refer to the rated power of the heating device, while "high power of the heating device" can refer to the high power setting of the heating device, where the high power of the heating device is greater than the average power of the heating device during the second boiling stage.

[0102] In the low-sugar mode, the stage following the boiling stage may also include a heat-keeping stage. The control device is further configured to: control the heating device to operate during the heat-keeping stage, ensuring that the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 remains within a pre-set first preset temperature range. This reliably keeps the food warm, preventing it from becoming too cold to eat directly after a period of time, thus allowing users to easily access the food at any time.

[0103] The cooking appliance is equipped with a temperature detection module inside the cooking cavity 110. During the heat preservation phase, the control device controls the heating state of the heating device based on the detection results of the temperature detection module, so as to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity 110 within a preset first temperature range. This can reliably keep the food warm, preventing it from becoming too cold to eat directly after being left for a period of time, thus making it convenient for users to take the food out at any time.

[0104] Specifically, the first preset temperature range can be 65℃-80℃. This ensures that the food inside the cooking cavity 110 is at a suitable temperature, so that it is neither too hot nor too cold when the user eats it directly, and it is also more convenient for the user to take it out at any time.

[0105] It should be noted that the explanation of the control method embodiment for cooking utensils described above also applies to the cooking utensils in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0106] The electronic device 70 according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, it includes a memory 71 and a processor 72; wherein, the processor 72 reads the executable program code stored in the memory 71 to run a program corresponding to the executable program code, so as to implement the control method of the cooking appliance as described in the above embodiment.

[0107] When the electronic device 70 according to the embodiment of the present invention executes the control program of the cooking appliance stored in the memory 71 through the processor 72, it realizes the control method of the cooking appliance according to the above embodiment of the present invention, which can selectively make low-sugar rice or steamed food, and can ensure that the steamed food will not get wet and soaked, thus affecting the taste, thereby improving the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance.

[0108] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided thereon storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of a cooking appliance as described in the above embodiment.

[0109] According to the embodiments of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a control program for a cooking appliance. When executed by a processor, the program implements the control method for the cooking appliance according to the above embodiments of the present invention. This method can selectively prepare low-sugar rice or steamed dishes, and ensures that the steamed dishes do not become wet or soaked, thus affecting the taste. This improves the functionality and applicability of the cooking appliance.

[0110] Other configurations and operations of the cooking appliances according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0111] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. In the description of this invention, "above" or "below" a second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or it may include contact between the first and second features not being in direct contact but through another feature between them.

[0112] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0113] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0114] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0115] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0116] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0117] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing custom logic functions or processes, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0118] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0119] It should be understood that various parts of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0120] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the methods described in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0121] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0122] The storage medium mentioned above can be a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk, etc. Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a cooking body, a lid, a heating device, and cooking accessories. A cooking cavity is defined between the cooking body and the lid. The cooking accessories are disposed within the cooking cavity and include a holding portion and a medium replacement portion. The holding portion has a holding space, and a flow gap is defined between the holding portion and the inner wall of the cooking cavity. The holding portion has a through hole that connects the holding space and the flow gap. The medium replacement portion has a medium replacement cavity that is open at its lower end. The cooking appliance has a low-sugar mode and a steaming mode. The low-sugar mode includes a first boiling stage, and the steaming mode includes a second boiling stage. The control method includes: Determine that the cooking appliance is in the low-sugar mode, and control the heating device to operate at a first power during the first boiling stage; The cooking appliance is determined to be in the steaming mode, and the heating device is controlled to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage, wherein the second power is less than the first power; The steaming mode includes a heating stage before the second boiling stage, and the control method further includes: During the heating phase, the heating device is controlled to operate at a third power, wherein the third power is greater than the second power.

2. The control method for cooking appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage includes: During the second boiling stage, the second power is controlled to be less than the first preset power so that the liquid in the cooking chamber does not enter the holding space.

3. The control method for cooking appliances according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control of the second power to be less than the first preset power includes: The heating device can be controlled to heat continuously at low power or to heat intermittently.

4. The control method for cooking appliances according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second boiling stage has multiple heating cycles, and the control of the heating device to heat intermittently includes: The heating device is controlled to operate at a first power adjustment ratio during each heating cycle.

5. The control method for cooking appliances according to claim 4, characterized in that, The range of the first power regulation ratio is 0.03125-0.5625.

6. The method for controlling a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The steaming mode includes a heat preservation stage after the second boiling stage, and the control method further includes: During the heat preservation phase, the heating device is controlled to operate so that the temperature of the cooking cavity is maintained within a first preset temperature range, which is 65℃-80℃.

7. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance employs the control method for a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1-6. The cooking appliance includes a control device, which is configured to determine that the cooking appliance is in the low-sugar mode, control the heating device to operate at a first power during the first boiling stage, and further configure the control device to determine that the cooking appliance is in the steaming mode, control the heating device to operate at a second power during the second boiling stage, wherein the second power is less than the first power. The steaming mode includes a heating stage before the second boiling stage, and the control method further includes: During the heating phase, the heating device is controlled to operate at a third power, wherein the third power is greater than the second power.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, Including memory and processor; The processor reads executable program code stored in the memory to run a program corresponding to the executable program code, so as to implement the control method of cooking appliance as described in any one of claims 1-6.

9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, the program implements the control method for the cooking appliance as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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