Cooking heating apparatus and induction cooker

Abstract

A cooking heating device and an induction cooker, a support frame of which has a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area. A heating area panel is mounted in the panel mounting area, and a screen assembly is mounted in the display screen mounting area of the support frame. A screen panel is also arranged in the display screen mounting area and above the display screen module of the screen assembly. In this structure, the support frame is used to support the heating area panel, the screen assembly and the screen panel at the same time, which can simplify the support structure and facilitate making the cooking heating device and the induction cooker more light and thin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to kitchen appliances, specifically to an induction cooker. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking heating equipment is a device that can heat cooking utensils to cook food, such as including but not limited to induction cookers, ceramic cookers, gas stoves, and hybrid cooktops.

[0003] Most cooking and heating appliances using large LCD screens assemble the display module into a tablet computer, then embed the tablet computer into the appliance. However, this embedded tablet computer design occupies too much space, resulting in low space utilization and hindering the design of a slim and lightweight appliance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a cooking heating device and an induction cooker to simplify the installation structure of the display module in the device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides an induction cooker, comprising:

[0006] A support frame, the support frame having a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area;

[0007] A heating zone panel is installed in the panel mounting area of ​​the support frame, and the heating zone panel is used to support cooking utensils;

[0008] A screen assembly, comprising a display module and a screen circuit board, wherein the display module and the screen circuit board are mounted on the support frame and located within the display mounting area;

[0009] A screen panel is mounted on the support frame and located in the display installation area, above the display module.

[0010] And a screen control board, which is signal-connected to the screen assembly and used to control the display of the display module.

[0011] In one embodiment, a heat insulation layer is further included, which is disposed within the display installation area and located below the display module to prevent heat from being transferred to the display module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the heat insulation layer has a gap, and the screen circuit board is disposed at the gap.

[0013] In one embodiment, the display installation area is a recessed cavity structure, the screen assembly is disposed within the cavity structure, and the screen panel covers the opening of the cavity structure.

[0014] In one embodiment, the screen circuit board protrudes from the back of the display module, and the bottom wall of the cavity structure has a recessed cavity for accommodating the screen circuit board, with the screen circuit board located within the recessed cavity.

[0015] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the recessed cavity protrudes downward to form a raised structure, and a recessed area is formed on the side of the raised structure. The screen control board is disposed on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure and is located within the recessed area.

[0016] In one embodiment, the system further includes a sound playback unit, an antenna, and / or buttons, which are mounted on the support frame and located on the back side of the bottom wall of the cavity structure, and within the recessed area.

[0017] In one embodiment, the sound playback unit, antenna, and / or buttons are mounted on the side frame of the support frame.

[0018] In one embodiment, the support frame has a frame and a partition beam, the partition beam being disposed on the frame and dividing the frame into the panel mounting area and the display screen mounting area, the partition beam simultaneously supporting the heating area panel and the screen panel.

[0019] In one embodiment, the system further includes a bottom shell and a heating assembly, wherein the support frame and the heating assembly are mounted on the bottom shell, and the heating assembly is located below the heating zone panel.

[0020] In one embodiment, a heat dissipation component is further included, which includes an air guide shell and a cooling fan for driving the air flow within the air guide shell. The air guide shell is used to form an air guide channel. The heating control board of the heating component is disposed within the air guide channel of the air guide shell. The air guide shell extends horizontally, with a portion of the air guide shell located below the heating area panel and another portion of the air guide shell located below the screen panel.

[0021] In one embodiment, the system further includes a main control board and a weighing unit, both of which are located inside the bottom shell and below the screen panel. The air guide shell separates the main control board and the weighing unit from the heating assembly.

[0022] In one embodiment, a protruding blocking member is provided between the heating zone panel and the screen panel, the blocking member being used to prevent the cooking appliance from moving from the heating zone panel side to the screen panel side.

[0023] In one embodiment, the support frame is an integral structure.

[0024] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a cooking device, comprising:

[0025] A support frame, the support frame having a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area;

[0026] A heating zone panel, wherein the heating zone panel is mounted in the panel mounting area;

[0027] A screen assembly, comprising a display module and a screen circuit board, wherein the display module and the screen circuit board are mounted on the support frame and located within the display mounting area;

[0028] A screen panel is mounted on the support frame and located in the display installation area, above the display module.

[0029] And a screen control board, which is signal-connected to the screen assembly and used to control the display of the display module.

[0030] In one embodiment, a heat insulation layer is further included, which is disposed within the display installation area and located below the display module to prevent heat from being transferred to the display module.

[0031] In one embodiment, the display mounting area has a recessed cavity structure, the screen assembly is disposed within the cavity structure, and the screen panel covers the opening above the cavity structure.

[0032] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the cavity structure has a recessed cavity for accommodating the screen circuit board, and the screen circuit board is located within the recessed cavity.

[0033] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the recessed cavity protrudes downward to form a raised structure, and a recessed area is formed on the side of the raised structure. The screen control board is disposed on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure and is located within the recessed area.

[0034] In one embodiment, the support frame has a frame and a partition beam, the partition beam being disposed on the frame and dividing the frame into the panel mounting area and the display screen mounting area, the partition beam simultaneously supporting the heating area panel and the screen panel.

[0035] In one embodiment, a protruding blocking member is provided between the heating zone panel and the screen panel, the blocking member being used to prevent the cooking appliance from moving from the heating zone panel side to the screen panel side.

[0036] In one embodiment, the support frame is an integral structure.

[0037] According to the cooking heating device and induction cooker of the above embodiments, the support frame has a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area. The heating zone panel is mounted in the panel mounting area, and the screen assembly is mounted in the display screen mounting area of ​​the support frame. The screen panel is also located in the display screen mounting area and is positioned above the display screen module of the screen assembly. In this structure, the support frame simultaneously supports the heating zone panel, the screen assembly, and the screen panel, which simplifies the support structure and facilitates a thinner and lighter cooking heating device and induction cooker. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a cooking heating device in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of some components in one embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure on the back of the support frame in one embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bottom shell in one embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of various components in the display screen mounting area in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0044] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0045] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0046] This application provides a cooking heating device capable of heating a cooking appliance to cook food. This cooking heating device may include, but is not limited to, devices capable of heating cooking appliances such as induction cookers, ceramic cooktops, gas stoves, and combination cooktops. The cooking appliance can be used to hold food and may include, but is not limited to, various pots, grills, and other utensils.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In some embodiments, the cooking heating device is described using an induction cooker 1 as an example. Of course, in other embodiments, the cooking heating device can also be an electric ceramic stove, a gas stove, or a combination stove, or other cooking heating devices.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1-5 In some embodiments, the induction cooker 1 includes a support frame 110, a heating zone panel 200, a screen assembly 300, a screen panel 400, and a screen control board 510. Furthermore, the induction cooker 1 may also include other related components, which can be referenced from existing induction cookers.

[0049] The support frame 110 provides support and also includes a panel mounting area 111 and a display screen mounting area 112. The heating panel 200 is mounted in the panel mounting area 111 and can be used to support cooking appliances. The heating panel 200 can be made of various panel materials and structures commonly used in cooking heating equipment, such as glass, ceramic, and plastic.

[0050] The display mounting area 112 is used to mount and support the screen assembly 300. The screen assembly 300 is a module of various screen types, such as, but not limited to, LCD, LED, or OLED screen assemblies. The screen assembly 300 may include a display module 310 and a screen circuit board 320, which are mounted on the support frame 110 and located within the display mounting area 112. The display module 310 may be a simple display screen or a touch screen, etc. The display module 310 is signal-connected to the screen circuit board 320. The screen control board 510 is signal-connected to the screen assembly 300 and is used to control the screen assembly 300, thereby controlling the display of the display module 310. For example, the screen control board 510 may be a control circuit board with control circuitry, which can input control signals to the screen circuit board 320 to control the display of the display module 310. The screen panel 400 is mounted on the support frame 110 and located in the display installation area 112, above the display module 310. The screen panel 400 does not affect the information display of the display module 310 and can protect the display module 310.

[0051] In some embodiments, the screen panel 400 is bonded to the screen assembly 300, for example, using OCA optical adhesive. The screen circuit board 320 is attached to the inside of the screen assembly 300 using FPC flexible wires and tape. The screen panel 400 and the screen assembly 300 together form a display module, which is then bonded to the support frame 110 using adhesive. The screen control board 510 is screwed onto the back studs of the support frame 110. Of course, these components can also be fixed using other structures, not limited to adhesive bonding.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 and 3 In some embodiments, the support frame 110 is a frame structure, and the panel mounting area 111 and the display mounting area 112 can have a cavity structure, a hollow structure, or other structures, as long as they can install and support the corresponding heating area panel 200 and screen assembly 300.

[0053] In this embodiment, the support frame 110 simultaneously supports the heating zone panel 200, the screen assembly 300, and the screen panel 400, simplifying the support structure. Furthermore, using the support frame 110 to support both the screen assembly 300 and the screen panel 400 eliminates the need to design them separately within a single housing and embed them into the device, making the cooking heating equipment and induction cooker thinner and lighter.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1-4In some embodiments, the induction cooker may have a housing 100 with a mounting cavity in which a heating element and other components can be housed, thus making the induction cooker 1 more aesthetically pleasing. The housing 100 is typically assembled from two or more sub-components. The heating element may be correspondingly positioned with the heating zone panel 200 to heat cooking appliances placed on the heating zone panel. Of course, in other cooking heating devices, such as gas stoves, the heating zone panel 200 may simply be part of the housing 100 and not be used to support cooking appliances.

[0055] In some embodiments, the heating element of the induction cooker 1 can achieve heating using the principle of electromagnetic induction. For example, the heating element utilizes alternating current passing through a coil to generate a continuously changing alternating magnetic field. Eddy currents are generated within the cooking appliance placed in the alternating magnetic field, and the Joule effect of the eddy currents increases the temperature of the conductor, thereby achieving heating. Of course, in other types of cooking heating devices, the heating element can also use other forms of heating, such as the heating elements of an electric ceramic cooktop, gas stove, or combination cooktop.

[0056] The support frame 110 can be part of the housing 100; see some embodiments for details. Figure 1-4 The housing 100 includes a bottom shell 120 and a support frame 110, which together form a mounting cavity for mounting components such as the heating assembly 910. The heating zone panel 200 and the screen panel 400 can cover the housing 100.

[0057] Specifically, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1-4 The support frame 110 serves as a mid-frame structure, mounted on the upper end of the bottom shell 120. The heating zone panel 200 and the screen panel 400 cover the support frame 110. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 and 4 The heating element 910 is mounted on the bottom shell 120 and located directly below the heating zone panel 200 to facilitate heating of cooking appliances. The support frame 110, as part of the housing 100, supports the heating zone panel 200 and the screen panel 400, and also forms a mounting cavity, which further simplifies the structure of the housing 100 and reduces the size of the device.

[0058] In other embodiments, the support frame 110 may also be mounted on the housing 100 and is not part of the housing 100. For example, the support frame 110 may be a bracket structure fixedly mounted on the inner or other outer side of the housing 100.

[0059] Further, please refer to Figure 2 and 5In some embodiments, the cooking heating device further includes a heat insulation layer 600 disposed within the display mounting area 112 and located below the display module 310, to prevent heat from heating components (such as the control board) within the mounting cavity from being transferred to the display module 310. The heat insulation layer 600 can be made of various materials capable of insulating heat; for example, in some embodiments, the waterproof layer is made of mica.

[0060] Because the screen panel 400, screen assembly 300, and housing 100 are stacked together, in order to reduce the thickness of the device, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 2 and 5 The screen circuit board 320 protrudes from the back of the display module 310. The heat insulation layer 600 has a notch 610, at which the screen circuit board 320 is located. The heat insulation layer 600 surrounds the screen circuit board 320 and is disposed in the peripheral area of ​​the screen circuit board 320. The heat insulation layer 600 avoids the screen circuit board 320 through the notch 610, allowing the heat insulation layer 600 and the screen circuit board 320 to be arranged side-by-side in the horizontal direction, thereby reducing the thickness of the device.

[0061] Further, please refer to Figure 2 and 5 In some embodiments, the display mounting area 112 is a recessed cavity structure 1121, and the screen assembly 300 is disposed within the cavity structure 1121. The cavity structure 1121 has an opening at the top, and the screen panel 400 covers the opening of the cavity structure 1121, thereby sealing the cavity from above. The screen assembly 300 is disposed within the cavity, which can protect the screen assembly 300.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 2 and 5 In some embodiments, when the screen circuit board 320 and the display module 310 are disposed together in the cavity structure 1121, in order to reduce the overall thickness of the structure, the bottom wall of the cavity structure 1121 has a recessed cavity 1122 for accommodating the screen circuit board 320, and the screen circuit board 320 is located in the recessed cavity 1122.

[0063] Further, please refer to Figure 3 and 5 In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the recessed cavity 1122 protrudes downward to form a protruding structure 1123, and a recessed region 1124 is formed on the side of the protruding structure 1123. The recessed region 1124 may be distributed around the protruding structure 1123 in a circle or distributed on at least one side of the protruding structure 1123. In order to further reduce the thickness of the structure, the screen control board 510 is disposed on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure 1121 and located within the recessed region 1124.

[0064] Further, please refer to Figure 2 ,3 In some embodiments, and 5, an antenna 710, a button 720, and / or a sound playback unit 730 are also included. The antenna 710 may be, but is not limited to, at least one of a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and NFC antenna 710. The button 720 can be used to control the cooking heating device, facilitating user input of commands. The sound playback unit 730 may be, but is not limited to, a speaker, loudspeaker, or other structure.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The antenna 710, button 720 and / or sound playback unit 730 are mounted on the support frame 110, eliminating the need for separate support structures for the sound playback unit 730, antenna 710 and / or button 720, further simplifying the structure and facilitating the miniaturization of the device.

[0066] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and 3 The sound playback unit 730, antenna 710 and / or button 720 can be located on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure 1121, especially in the recessed area 1124. By making full use of the thinner thickness of the recessed area 1124, the components such as the sound playback unit 730, antenna 710 and / or button 720 can be distributed more reasonably to reduce the thickness of the overall structure.

[0067] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and 3 The support frame 110 has a frame 113. The sound playback unit 730, antenna 710 and / or button 720 and other components can be set at the frame 113 of the support frame 110. This reduces the wiring of the components, improves the sound propagation effect of the sound playback unit 730, improves the reception effect of the antenna 710, and facilitates user operation.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and 3 The support frame 110 has a partition beam 114. The partition beam 114 is provided on the frame 113 and divides the frame 113 into a panel mounting area 111 and a display screen mounting area 112. To simplify the structure, a portion of the heating area panel 200 and the screen panel 400 are supported on the frame 113, and another portion is supported on the partition beam 114.

[0069] Furthermore, the support frame 110 can be an integral structure, which includes a one-piece molded structure or a structure assembled from multiple sub-components. Of course, in some other embodiments, the support frame 110 can also be a split structure, that is, composed of two or more sub-components, which are either separate from or movably connected to each other.

[0070] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and 4 In some embodiments, the heating component 910 is controlled by a heating control board (not shown), which is a circuit board with heating control circuitry. Considering that the heating control board easily generates heat during the control of the heating component 910, the device also includes a heat dissipation component. This heat dissipation component includes an air guide shell 920 and a cooling fan 930 for driving the air flow within the air guide shell 920. The air guide shell 920, alone or with other components (such as the bottom shell 120 or other structures), forms an air guide channel. The heating control board is disposed within the air guide channel of the air guide shell 920. Under the action of the cooling fan 930, the gas in the air guide channel blows across the heating control board, thereby carrying away the heat generated by the heating control board. The gas flowing out of the air guide channel can flow out of the housing 100 from the side of the bottom shell 120 or other parts.

[0071] To further reduce the device's thickness and improve its slimness, the space below the screen panel 400 can be fully utilized to accommodate other structures. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 In some embodiments, the air guide shell 920 extends horizontally, with a portion of the air guide shell 920 located below the heating zone panel 200 and another portion located below the screen panel 400. The ample horizontal space helps to reduce the overall thickness of the device.

[0072] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The device also includes a main control board 520, which can control the device. The main control board 520 can be connected to the screen control board 510 and the heating control board, thereby controlling the corresponding components through these control boards.

[0073] To reduce the overall thickness of the device, in some embodiments, the main control board 520 is located inside the bottom shell 120 and below the screen panel 400, making full use of the space below the screen panel 400. To avoid the heating component 910 affecting the main control board 520, the air guide shell 920 separates the main control board 520 from the heating component 910, thus providing heat insulation.

[0074] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4The device also includes a weighing unit 940, which can be used to weigh cooking tools and ingredients. The weighing unit 940 may have a sensor for weighing, such as a pressure sensor. The weighing unit 940 is located inside the bottom housing 120. To reduce the overall thickness of the device, in some embodiments, the weighing unit 940 is located below the screen panel 400. To prevent the heating assembly 910 from affecting the main control board 520, the air guide shell 920 separates the weighing unit 940 from the heating assembly 910, providing heat insulation.

[0075] Furthermore, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, to prevent the cooking appliance from moving from the heating zone panel 200 to the screen panel 400 and damaging the screen panel 400, a protruding blocking member 800 is provided between the heating zone panel 200 and the screen panel 400. The blocking member 800 is used to prevent the cooking appliance from moving from the heating zone panel 200 side to the screen panel 400 side.

[0076] The above examples illustrate the present invention only to aid in understanding it and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the principles of this invention.

Claims

1. An induction cooker, characterized in that, include: A support frame, the support frame having a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area; A heating zone panel is installed in the panel mounting area of ​​the support frame, and the heating zone panel is used to support cooking utensils; A screen assembly, comprising a display module and a screen circuit board, wherein the display module and the screen circuit board are mounted on the support frame and located within the display mounting area; A screen panel is mounted on the support frame and located in the display installation area, above the display module. And a screen control board, which is signal-connected to the screen assembly and used to control the display of the display module; The display screen mounting area is a recessed cavity structure, the screen assembly is disposed within the cavity structure, and the screen panel covers the opening of the cavity structure; The screen circuit board is protruding on the back of the display module, and the bottom wall of the cavity structure has a recessed cavity for accommodating the screen circuit board, with the screen circuit board located inside the recessed cavity; The bottom wall of the sunken cavity protrudes downward to form a raised structure, and a recessed area is formed on the side of the raised structure. The screen control board is located on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure and is located within the recessed area.

2. The induction cooker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a heat insulation layer, which is disposed in the display installation area and located below the display module to prevent heat from being transferred to the display module.

3. The induction cooker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sound playback unit, an antenna and / or buttons, which are mounted on the support frame and located on the back side of the bottom wall of the cavity structure, and within the recessed area.

4. The induction cooker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame has a frame and a partition beam. The partition beam is disposed on the frame and divides the frame into the panel mounting area and the display screen mounting area. The partition beam supports both the heating area panel and the screen panel.

5. The induction cooker as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a bottom shell and a heating assembly, the support frame and the heating assembly being mounted on the bottom shell, the heating assembly being located below the heating zone panel; It also includes a heat dissipation component, which includes an air guide shell and a cooling fan for driving the air flow inside the air guide shell. The air guide shell is used to form an air guide channel. The heating control board of the heating component is disposed in the air guide channel of the air guide shell. The air guide shell extends horizontally. A portion of the air guide shell is located below the heating area panel, and another portion of the air guide shell is located below the screen panel.

6. The induction cooker as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, A protruding blocking member is provided between the heating zone panel and the screen panel, the blocking member being used to prevent the cooking appliance from moving from the heating zone panel side to the screen panel side.

7. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: A support frame, the support frame having a panel mounting area and a display screen mounting area; A heating zone panel, wherein the heating zone panel is mounted in the panel mounting area; A screen assembly, comprising a display module and a screen circuit board, wherein the display module and the screen circuit board are mounted on the support frame and located within the display mounting area; A screen panel is mounted on the support frame and located in the display installation area, above the display module. And a screen control board, which is signal-connected to the screen assembly and used to control the display of the display module; The display screen mounting area is a recessed cavity structure, the screen assembly is disposed within the cavity structure, and the screen panel covers the opening of the cavity structure; The screen circuit board is protruding on the back of the display module, and the bottom wall of the cavity structure has a recessed cavity for accommodating the screen circuit board, with the screen circuit board located inside the recessed cavity; The bottom wall of the sunken cavity protrudes downward to form a raised structure, and a recessed area is formed on the side of the raised structure. The screen control board is located on the back of the bottom wall of the cavity structure and is located within the recessed area.

8. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame has a frame and a partition beam. The partition beam is disposed on the frame and divides the frame into the panel mounting area and the display screen mounting area. The partition beam supports both the heating area panel and the screen panel.

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