Cooking apparatus, control method and device of cooking apparatus, readable storage medium

Abstract

The application provides a cooking device, a control method and device of the cooking device, and a readable storage medium, wherein the cooking device comprises a body comprising a cooking cavity; a grilling pan arranged in the cooking cavity and used for containing food materials; a heating assembly arranged in the cooking cavity and used for heating the grilling pan; and a water inlet assembly arranged on the body and used for feeding water into the grilling pan. The embodiments of the application can make the food more tender and juicy while retaining the grilling flavor of the food, thereby effectively improving the cooking effect of the cooking device on the food and improving the use experience of the cooking device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a cooking device, a control method and device of the cooking device, and a readable storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the cooking methods that the cooking device can implement are relatively single. For example, an oven generally only has a baking function, and an electric rice cooker / pressure cooker only has a cooking function, resulting in a poor experience of the cooking device. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the problems in the prior art or related art.

[0004] To this end, the first aspect of the present application provides a cooking device.

[0005] The second aspect of the present application provides a control method of a cooking device.

[0006] The third aspect of the present application provides a control device of a cooking device.

[0007] The fourth aspect of the present application provides another cooking device.

[0008] The fifth aspect of the present application provides still another cooking device.

[0009] The sixth aspect of the present application provides a readable storage medium.

[0010] Therefore, the first aspect of the present application provides a cooking device, which comprises a body comprising a cooking cavity, a grilling and baking tray arranged in the cooking cavity and used for containing food materials, a heating assembly arranged in the cooking cavity and used for heating the grilling and baking tray, and a water inlet assembly arranged on the body and used for feeding water into the grilling and baking tray.

[0011] In this technical solution, the cooking device has the functions of baking / grilling first and then stewing. Specifically, the body of the cooking device forms a cooking cavity, and the grilling and baking tray is arranged in the cooking cavity. During cooking, the food materials to be cooked can be placed in the grilling and baking tray.

[0012] The cooking device further comprises a heating assembly arranged inside the cooking cavity. During the working of the heating assembly, the grilling and baking tray and the materials and food materials in the grilling and baking tray can be heated, so as to realize cooking. Meanwhile, the cooking device further comprises a water inlet assembly, which can feed water into the grilling and baking tray, so as to form a stewing pot, and the water in the grilling and baking tray is boiled by the heating assembly, so as to stew the food materials.

[0013] Specifically, food prepared using a single cooking method tends to have a relatively simple flavor and lack complexity. For example, food prepared solely through baking or grilling undergoes the Maillard reaction at high temperatures, producing a "caramelized" aroma that enhances the flavor. However, due to significant moisture loss during cooking, the texture is often relatively dry, and the food is quite firm. Boiling, on the other hand, retains moisture, resulting in a soft and juicy texture, but it lacks the "caramelized" aroma of grilling, and the overall flavor is less intense.

[0014] The cooking equipment provided in this application can perform combined cooking by first baking / grilling and then stewing. During the cooking process, the heating element is first controlled to preheat the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thereby bringing their temperatures to the grilling / grilling temperature. Then, the food to be cooked is placed in the grill pan, and the heating element is controlled to operate at a high power to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thus baking and grilling the food. This allows the food to be fully heated to produce the Maillard reaction, enhancing its flavor.

[0015] After grilling, the water inlet component is controlled to add water to the grilling pan according to the target water volume set in the cooking instructions. Ideally, the water should completely cover the food. After water is added, the heating component is controlled to heat the water in the grilling pan to boiling. Then, the heating power is gradually reduced to maintain the pan at a suitable cooking temperature, thus re-cooking the grilled food. This retains the grilled flavor while making the food more tender and juicy, effectively improving the cooking results and enhancing the user experience.

[0016] In addition, the cooking device in the above-mentioned technical solution provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0017] In the above technical solution, the main body includes: a top cover, with a water inlet assembly disposed on the top cover; and a bottom wall disposed opposite to the top cover, with a cooking cavity between the top cover and the bottom wall, and a grilling pan disposed on the bottom wall.

[0018] In this technical solution, the main body includes a top cover and a bottom wall. The top cover is located above the cooking cavity, and the bottom wall is located below the cooking cavity. The baking pan is located inside the cooking cavity and is mounted on the bottom wall. That is, when the cooking device is placed on a horizontal surface, the bottom wall is directly below the baking pan, and the top cover is directly above the baking pan.

[0019] The baking pan can be fixedly connected to the bottom wall or detachably connected. The water inlet assembly is located on the top cover and faces the baking pan. After the grilling stage is complete, the water inlet assembly activates, injecting water from top to bottom into the baking pan to cook the food inside. Understandably, if the water inlet assembly includes a water pump, the water outlet can be located on the side of the baking pan.

[0020] In some embodiments, the main body also includes three side walls and a door, with the top cover, bottom wall, side walls, and door forming the aforementioned cooking cavity. The door, top cover, three side walls, and door are formed into a cuboid or cube structure. The door is openable; when the door is open, the cooking cavity is connected to external controls, allowing the user to place or remove food or a baking pan from the cooking cavity. When the door is closed, the cooking cavity is isolated from the outside, confining most of the heat generated by the heating element within the cooking cavity, thereby improving heating efficiency.

[0021] In any of the above technical solutions, the heating component includes: a first heating element connected to the top cover and positioned toward the griddle; and a second heating element connected to the bottom wall and positioned between the bottom wall and the griddle.

[0022] In this technical solution, the heating assembly includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is disposed on the top cover and faces the griddle, used to bake the griddle and the food within it. The second heating element is disposed between the bottom wall and the griddle, used to heat the griddle to increase the temperature inside, thereby frying and cooking the food within. The second heating element can be installed flush with the griddle or spaced apart from it.

[0023] It is understandable that when the cooking equipment is working, preheating can be performed before frying or grilling to raise the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grilling pan to the temperature corresponding to the frying or grilling stage. During the preheating stage, the first heating element and the second heating element operate at maximum power simultaneously, thereby rapidly raising the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grilling pan to the first temperature.

[0024] After preheating, the grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, depending on the user's selected menu, either the first heating element or the second heating element can be controlled to operate, or both heating elements can be controlled to operate simultaneously. If the user selects baking only, then only the first heating element can be controlled to operate during the grilling stage; if the user selects frying only, then only the second heating element can be controlled to operate during the grilling stage. The specific operating method can be determined by the cooking recipe, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0025] The embodiments of this application, by setting a first heating element and a second heating element, enable the cooking equipment to simultaneously perform baking, frying and boiling functions, thereby enriching the cooking methods and improving the cooking effect of the cooking equipment.

[0026] In any of the above technical solutions, the cooking device further includes: a controller, located on the main body, connected to the water inlet assembly and the heating element assembly, the controller being used to control the operation of the water inlet assembly, the first heating element and / or the second heating element.

[0027] In this technical solution, the cooking device includes a controller, which can receive cooking instructions from the user and control the water inlet component and the cooking component according to the cooking instructions, specifically controlling one or more of the water inlet component, the first heating element and the second heating element to work.

[0028] Specifically, the cooking equipment may be equipped with user interaction devices such as buttons, touch screens, and knobs to receive cooking instructions from the user. The cooking equipment may also receive cooking instructions from remote control devices such as remote controls or user mobile applications via wireless communication devices; this application does not impose any limitations on this aspect.

[0029] After receiving the cooking instruction, the cooking device determines the corresponding cooking parameters based on the instruction, such as the first temperature of the grilling stage, the first duration of the grilling stage, the target water intake of the cooking stage, and the second duration of the cooking stage.

[0030] After determining the corresponding parameters, the heating element is first activated to preheat the cooking cavity and the griddle. The goal of the preheating phase is to raise the temperature of the griddle to a first temperature. Once the preheating phase is complete, the grilling phase begins. During the grilling phase, the heating element maintains the temperature of the griddle at the first temperature, grilling the food in the griddle for the specified duration corresponding to the cooking command.

[0031] After the first duration, the grilling stage ends. At this time, the water inlet component adds water to the grill pan, with the amount of water matching the target amount specified in the cooking command. After the water inlet is finished, the cooking stage begins. During the cooking stage, the heating component boils the water in the grill pan and maintains it at a constant boil, thereby cooking the food in the grill pan for the second duration specified in the cooking command.

[0032] After the second cooking time is reached, cooking ends, at which point the user can enjoy food that has undergone both grilling and cooking, resulting in a dish with the flavor of grilling and the texture of cooking, thus enhancing the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0033] In any of the above technical solutions, the water inlet component includes: a water supply pipe for connecting to a water source; and a water inlet pipe connected to the water supply pipe, including a water inlet facing the frying pan.

[0034] In this technical solution, the water inlet assembly includes a water supply pipe and a water inlet pipe, wherein the water supply pipe is connected to water. In some embodiments, the water source is an external water source, that is, the water supply pipe is connected to tap water, and clean water for cooking is obtained through an external water supply pipeline. In other embodiments, the cooking equipment can be equipped with a water tank for storage, which serves as the water source for the cooking stage.

[0035] The water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply pipe, which introduces clean water from the water source into the frying pan. Specifically, one end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply pipe, and the other end of the water inlet is provided with a water inlet facing the frying pan, which is used to add the clean water introduced by the water inlet pipe into the frying pan.

[0036] It is understood that the water inlet pipe and the water supply pipe can be independently installed or they can be integrally formed. This application embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0037] In any of the above technical solutions, the water inlet assembly further includes: a valve body, located between the water supply pipe and the water inlet pipe, used to control the on / off state of the water inlet assembly.

[0038] In this technical solution, the water inlet assembly includes a valve body, which is specifically located between the water inlet pipe and the water supply pipe. When the valve body is open, the water inlet pipe and the water supply pipe are connected, and the water from the source passes through the water supply pipe, the valve body, and the water inlet pipe in sequence before being discharged into the grill pan through the water inlet. When the valve body is closed, the water inlet pipe and the water supply pipe are cut off, and at this time, the water from the source cannot enter the water inlet pipe.

[0039] In any of the above technical solutions, the cooking equipment also includes: a water storage component, which is disposed on the main body, and a water supply pipe is connected to the water storage component.

[0040] In this technical solution, the cooking equipment includes a water storage component, which serves as the water source for supplying water to the griddle during the cooking stage. The water storage component can be a water tank, which can be fixed or detachable. A water inlet pipe is connected to the water storage component. Specifically, in some embodiments, one end of the water inlet pipe can be connected to the bottom of the water tank, where the water in the tank creates water pressure under gravity, thus supplying water to the griddle. In other embodiments, a water pump or other pumping device can be provided to pump the clean water stored in the water tank into the griddle; this application does not limit this aspect.

[0041] In any of the above technical solutions, the cooking equipment further includes: a pump body, located on the water inlet pipe, used to pump water stored in the water storage container to the frying pan.

[0042] In this technical solution, the cooking equipment is equipped with a pump body, which is located in the water supply pipeline. The pump body can pump the water outlet of the cooking equipment, such as the clean water stored in the water tank, to the grill pan. This enables the automatic injection of clean water for cooking into the grill pan after the grilling stage is completed, allowing the cooking equipment to automatically realize the cooking process of grilling first and then cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0043] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking device. This control method can be used to control the cooking device provided in any of the above technical solutions. Specifically, the control method for the cooking device includes: responding to a cooking command, determining a target water intake amount, and controlling the heating component of the cooking device to start working; based on the working state of the heating component satisfying a first preset condition, controlling the water intake component of the cooking device to supply the target water intake amount to the frying pan of the cooking device; and based on the working state of the heating component satisfying a second preset condition, controlling the heating component to stop working to complete the cooking process.

[0044] In this technical solution, after receiving a cooking instruction, the cooking device determines the corresponding cooking parameters based on the cooking instruction, such as the first temperature of the frying stage, the first duration of the frying stage, the target water intake of the cooking stage, and the second duration of the cooking stage.

[0045] After the corresponding parameters are determined, the cooking equipment begins the cooking process. Specifically, grilling begins first. Before the grilling stage, the grill pan and cooking cavity can be preheated. During the preheating stage, the heating element operates at full power to quickly heat the grill pan to the first temperature corresponding to the control command. After preheating, the grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating element continues to work, maintaining the temperature of the grill pan at the first temperature, thereby grilling the food and enhancing its flavor.

[0046] Once the heating element meets the first preset condition, i.e., the grilling stage is complete, the cooking stage begins. During the cooking stage, water is first introduced through the water inlet component, with the amount of water matching the target amount specified in the cooking command. After the water inlet is complete, the heating element continues heating to bring the water in the grill pan to a boil and maintain a constant boil, thus cooking the food in the grill pan.

[0047] When the heating element meets the second preset condition, the cooking stage ends. At this time, the cooking stage of the cooking device, which is "first frying and then cooking", is completed. The heating element of the cooking device is controlled to stop working and issue corresponding prompts, such as issuing a cooking completion prompt sound or sending a cooking completion prompt message to the remote control or the user's mobile phone, to remind the user that the cooking work of the cooking device is completed and the food can be taken out and enjoyed.

[0048] This application involves reheating grilled ingredients to retain their grilled flavor while making them more tender and juicy, thus effectively improving the cooking results of the equipment and enhancing the user experience.

[0049] In the above technical solution, controlling the heating component of the cooking device to start working includes: determining a first temperature and a first duration according to the cooking instruction; controlling the heating component to work at a first power and obtaining the current temperature of the grill pan; based on the current temperature reaching the first temperature, controlling the heating component to work at a second power to maintain the current temperature at the first temperature; the first preset condition includes: the duration for which the heating component works at the second power reaches the first duration.

[0050] In this technical solution, after receiving the cooking instruction, the corresponding cooking parameters are first determined according to the cooking instruction, specifically including the first temperature and the first duration of the frying / grilling stage.

[0051] After cooking begins, the cooking cavity and grill pan are preheated. Specifically, the heating element is controlled to heat the cooking cavity and grill pan according to a first power. Here, the first power is the maximum heating power of the heating element, which rapidly raises the current temperature of the grill pan to the first temperature corresponding to the cooking command.

[0052] Once the baking pan reaches the first temperature, the preheating stage is considered complete, and the actual grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating element is controlled to operate at a second power level. This second power can be variable, and its purpose is to maintain the temperature of the baking pan and food at the first temperature. When the food is first placed on the baking pan, its temperature is low, and the temperature of the baking pan will also drop accordingly. At this time, high-power heating can be used to raise the temperature of the food and baking pan to the first temperature.

[0053] Once the temperature of the food and the grill pan stabilizes at the first temperature, the second power can be reduced to maintain the temperature at the first temperature and prevent it from rising further. If the heating element operates at the second power for the duration corresponding to the first cooking time after entering the formal grilling stage, it is determined that the heating element's operating parameters meet the first preset condition. At this point, the water inlet component is controlled to introduce water into the grill pan, and the cooking equipment enters the cooking stage.

[0054] This application embodiment, by setting a preset stage before the frying stage, can quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity and the baking pan, effectively shorten the frying stage time, and improve cooking efficiency.

[0055] In any of the above technical solutions, after controlling the water inlet component of the cooking device to supply a target amount of water to the grill pan of the cooking device, the method further includes: determining a second duration according to the cooking instruction; controlling the heating component to operate at a third power to maintain the current temperature at a second temperature; the second preset condition includes: the heating component operating at the third power for a duration that reaches the second duration.

[0056] In this technical solution, after the target amount of clean water is injected into the grill pan, the cooking equipment enters the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the heating element heats the grill pan at a third power, thereby boiling the water in the grill pan and maintaining it at a certain boiling state to cook the food in the grill pan. It is understood that the third power can be variable. When the clean water is first injected into the grill pan, it will have a significant impact on the temperature of the grill pan and the food, causing the temperature of the grill pan and the food to drop. At this time, high-power heating can be used to quickly boil the water.

[0057] Once the water in the griddle begins to boil, when the griddle temperature is approximately 100°C, the second power can be reduced to maintain the water at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the griddle temperature is maintained at the second temperature, which on the one hand keeps the water boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand prevents excessive boiling from causing the water to burn quickly.

[0058] After the heating element starts working at the second power, that is, after the cooking time of the cooking stage reaches the second time corresponding to the cooking command, the cooking ends. At this time, the user can enjoy the food that has been cooked by both grilling and cooking. The food has the flavor of grilling and the texture of cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0059] In any of the above technical solutions, the first power is greater than or equal to the second power, and the second power is greater than the third power; the range of the first temperature is greater than or equal to 120℃ and less than or equal to 250℃; the range of the second temperature is greater than or equal to 90℃ and less than or equal to 110℃.

[0060] In this technical solution, the first power is the power of the preheating stage. In the preset stage, it is necessary to quickly raise the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan to the set grilling temperature. Therefore, the working power of the heating component is the maximum power of the heating component at this time, thereby shortening the preheating time and improving the cooking efficiency.

[0061] The second power is the power during the grilling stage. During grilling, the food needs to be grilled at high temperatures. When the amount of food is large, a larger heating power is required, and the second power can be the maximum power of the heating element. When the amount of food is small, the heating power can be appropriately reduced to maintain the temperature of the grill pan and the food at the first temperature. Therefore, the second power is less than or equal to the first power.

[0062] The third power is the power during the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the water in the griddle is kept at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the temperature of the griddle is maintained at the second temperature. Since the amount of heat required for cooking is less than the amount of heat required for grilling, the third power is less than the second power.

[0063] The first temperature is the temperature at which the food is grilled or roasted. The specific range of the first temperature is 120°C to 250°C. Maintaining the temperature of the baking pan within the range of 120°C to 250°C can effectively cause the food to undergo the Maillard reaction, thereby producing a "caramelized aroma" and enhancing the flavor of the food.

[0064] The second temperature is the temperature of the baking pan when cooking the food. The specific range of the second temperature is 90℃ to 110℃. When the temperature of the baking pan is maintained within the range of 90℃ to 110℃, the water in the baking pan is in a suitable boiling state, which can effectively cook the food. On the one hand, it maintains boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand, it prevents the water from being burned due to excessive boiling.

[0065] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus, comprising: a control module, configured to, in response to a cooking command, determine a target water intake volume and control the heating component of the cooking apparatus to start working; further configured to, based on a first preset condition satisfying the working state of the heating component, control the water intake component of the cooking apparatus to supply a target water intake volume to the frying pan of the cooking apparatus; and further configured to, based on a second preset condition satisfying the working state of the heating component, control the heating component to stop working to complete the cooking process.

[0066] In this technical solution, the cooking equipment has the function of first baking / grilling, and then stewing. Specifically, a cooking cavity is formed in the main body of the cooking equipment, and a grilling plate is set in the cooking cavity. During the cooking process, the ingredients to be cooked can be placed in the grilling plate.

[0067] The cooking equipment also includes a heating element located inside the cooking cavity. During operation, the heating element heats the griddle and the food within it, thus enabling cooking. Additionally, the equipment includes a water inlet element that allows water to enter the griddle, transforming it into a "stew pot." The water in the griddle is then heated by the heating element, causing it to boil and allowing the food to stew.

[0068] Specifically, food prepared using a single cooking method tends to have a relatively simple flavor and lack complexity. For example, food prepared solely through baking or grilling undergoes the Maillard reaction at high temperatures, producing a "caramelized" aroma that enhances the flavor. However, due to significant moisture loss during cooking, the texture is often relatively dry, and the food is quite firm. Boiling, on the other hand, retains moisture, resulting in a soft and juicy texture, but it lacks the "caramelized" aroma of grilling, and the overall flavor is less intense.

[0069] The cooking equipment provided in this application can perform combined cooking by first baking / grilling and then stewing. During the cooking process, the heating element is first controlled to preheat the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thereby bringing their temperatures to the grilling / grilling temperature. Then, the food to be cooked is placed in the grill pan, and the heating element is controlled to operate at a high power to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thus baking and grilling the food. This allows the food to be fully heated to produce the Maillard reaction, enhancing its flavor.

[0070] After grilling, the water inlet component is controlled to add water to the grilling pan according to the target water volume set in the cooking instructions. Ideally, the water should completely cover the food. After water is added, the heating component is controlled to heat the water in the grilling pan to boiling. Then, the heating power is gradually reduced to maintain the pan at a suitable cooking temperature, thus re-cooking the grilled food. This retains the grilled flavor while making the food more tender and juicy, effectively improving the cooking results and enhancing the user experience.

[0071] The fourth aspect of the present invention provides a cooking device, including a control device for the cooking device as provided in any of the above technical solutions. Therefore, the cooking device also includes all the beneficial effects of the control device for the cooking device provided in any of the above technical solutions, and will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

[0072] The fifth aspect of the present invention provides a cooking device, including a memory storing a program or instructions thereon; and a processor for implementing the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above technical solutions when processing the program or instructions. Therefore, the cooking device also includes all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above technical solutions, which will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

[0073] The sixth aspect of the present invention provides a readable storage medium having a program or instructions stored thereon. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above technical solutions. Therefore, the readable storage medium also includes all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above technical solutions. To avoid repetition, these effects will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0074] 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:

[0075] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0076] Figure 2 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 3 A structural block diagram of the control device of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0078] Figure 4 One of the structural block diagrams of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0079] Figure 5 A second structural block diagram of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0080] Figure Labels

[0081] 100 Cooking equipment, 102 Body, 1022 Cooking cavity, 1024 Top cover, 1026 Bottom wall, 104 Grilling pan, 106 Heating component, 1062 First heating element, 1064 Second heating element, 108 Water inlet component, 1082 Water supply pipe, 1084 Water inlet pipe, 1086 Water inlet, 1088 Valve body, 110 Controller, 112 Water storage component, 114 Pump body. Detailed Implementation

[0082] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0083] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0084] The following reference Figures 1 to 5This invention describes a cooking apparatus, a method and apparatus for controlling the cooking apparatus, and a readable storage medium according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0085] Example 1

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking apparatus 100 is provided. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the cooking device 100 includes: a main body 102, including a cooking cavity 1022; a grill pan 104, disposed in the cooking cavity 1022, for holding food; a heating component 106, disposed in the cooking cavity 1022, for heating the grill pan 104; and a water inlet component 108, disposed on the main body 102, for introducing water into the grill pan 104.

[0087] In this embodiment of the application, the cooking device 100 has the function of first baking / frying and then stewing. Specifically, a cooking cavity 1022 is formed in the body 102 of the cooking device 100, and a frying pan 104 is provided in the cooking cavity 1022. During the cooking process, the ingredients to be cooked can be placed in the frying pan 104.

[0088] The cooking device 100 also includes a heating element 106 disposed inside the cooking cavity 1022. During operation, the heating element 106 heats the griddle 104 and the materials and ingredients within it, thereby achieving cooking. Simultaneously, the cooking device 100 also includes a water inlet element 108, which allows water to enter the griddle 104, transforming it into a "stew pot." The water in the griddle 104 is then heated by the heating element 106, causing it to boil and thus stewing the ingredients.

[0089] Specifically, food prepared using a single cooking method tends to have a relatively simple flavor and lack complexity. For example, food prepared solely through baking or grilling undergoes the Maillard reaction at high temperatures, producing a "caramelized" aroma that enhances the flavor. However, due to significant moisture loss during cooking, the texture is often relatively dry, and the food is quite firm. Boiling, on the other hand, retains moisture, resulting in a soft and juicy texture, but it lacks the "caramelized" aroma of grilling, and the overall flavor is less intense.

[0090] The cooking equipment 100 provided in this application can perform combined cooking by first baking / frying and then stewing. During the cooking process, the heating element 106 is first controlled to preheat the cooking cavity 1022 and the grill pan 104, thereby bringing their temperatures to the frying / grilling temperature. Then, the food to be cooked is placed in the grill pan 104, and the heating element 106 is controlled to operate at a higher power to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity 1022 and the grill pan 104, thereby baking and frying the food, ensuring it is fully heated to produce the Maillard reaction and enhance its flavor.

[0091] After grilling, the water inlet component 108 is controlled to add water to the grilling pan 104 according to the target water volume set in the cooking instructions. Ideally, the water should completely cover the food. After water is added, the heating component 106 is further controlled to heat the water in the grilling pan 104 to boiling. Then, the operating power of the heating component 106 is gradually reduced to maintain the heating pan at a suitable cooking temperature, thus re-cooking the grilled food. This retains the grilled flavor while making the food more tender and juicy, effectively improving the cooking effect of the cooking equipment 100 and enhancing the user experience.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, the body 102 includes: a top cover 1024, a water inlet assembly 108 disposed on the top cover 1024; a bottom wall 1026 disposed opposite to the top cover 1024, a cooking cavity 1022 between the top cover 1024 and the bottom wall 1026, and a grill pan 104 disposed on the bottom wall 1026.

[0093] In this embodiment, the main body 102 includes a top cover 1024 and a bottom wall 1026. The top cover 1024 is located above the cooking cavity 1022, and the bottom wall 1026 is located below the cooking cavity 1022. The baking pan 104 is located inside the cooking cavity 1022 and is disposed on the bottom wall 1026. That is, when the cooking device 100 is placed on a horizontal surface, the bottom wall 1026 is located directly below the baking pan, and the top cover 1024 is located directly above the baking pan.

[0094] The baking pan can be fixedly connected to the bottom wall 1026 or detachably connected. A water inlet assembly 108 is mounted on the top cover 1024 and faces the baking pan 104. After the baking stage is complete, the water inlet assembly 108 opens, injecting water from top to bottom into the baking pan 104 to cook the food inside. It is understood that if a water pump is installed on the water inlet assembly 108, the outlet of the water inlet assembly 108 can be located on the side of the baking pan 104.

[0095] In some embodiments, the main body 102 further includes three side walls and a door, with the top cover 1024, bottom wall 1026, side walls, and door forming the cooking cavity 1022. The door, top cover 1024, three side walls, and door are formed in a cuboid or cubic structure. The door is openable; when the door is open, the cooking cavity 1022 is connected to external controls, allowing the user to place or remove food or a baking pan from the cooking cavity 1022. When the door is closed, the cooking cavity 1022 is isolated from the outside, and most of the heat generated by the heating element 106 is confined within the cooking cavity 1022, thereby improving heating efficiency.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly 106 includes: a first heating element 1062, connected to the top cover 1024 and disposed toward the grill pan 104; and a second heating element 1064, connected to the bottom wall 1026 and disposed between the bottom wall 1026 and the grill pan 104.

[0097] In this embodiment, the heating assembly 106 includes a first heating element 1062 and a second heating element 1064. The first heating element 1062 is disposed on the top cover 1024 and faces the griddle 104, used to bake the griddle 104 and the food within it. The second heating element 1064 is disposed between the bottom wall 1026 and the griddle 104, used to heat the griddle 104 to increase the temperature within it, thereby frying and cooking the food within the griddle 104. The second heating element 1064 can be disposed in close contact with the griddle 104, or it can be spaced apart from the griddle 104.

[0098] It is understandable that when the cooking device 100 is working, preheating can be performed before frying or grilling to raise the temperature of the cooking cavity 1022 and the grilling pan 104 to the temperature corresponding to the frying or grilling stage. During the preheating stage, the first heating element 1062 and the second heating element 1064 operate at maximum power simultaneously, thereby rapidly raising the temperature of the cooking cavity 1022 and the grilling pan 104 to the first temperature.

[0099] After preheating, the grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, depending on the user's selected menu, one of the first heating element 1062 and the second heating element 1064 can be controlled to operate, or both heating elements 1062 and 1064 can be controlled to operate simultaneously. If the user selects only baking, then only the first heating element 1062 can be controlled to operate during the grilling stage; if the user selects only frying, then only the second heating element 1064 can be controlled to operate during the grilling stage. The specific operating method can be determined by the cooking recipe, and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0100] This application embodiment, by setting a first heating element 1062 and a second heating element 1064, enables the cooking device 100 to simultaneously have baking, frying and cooking functions, enriching the cooking methods and improving the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a controller 110, disposed on the body 102, and connected to the water inlet assembly 108 and the heating element assembly. The controller 110 is used to control the operation of the water inlet assembly 108, the first heating element 1062 and / or the second heating element 1064.

[0102] In this embodiment of the application, the cooking device 100 includes a controller 110, which can receive cooking instructions from the user and control the water inlet component 108 and the cooking component according to the cooking instructions. Specifically, it controls one or more of the water inlet component 108, the first heating element 1062 and the second heating element 1064 to work.

[0103] Specifically, the cooking device 100 may be equipped with user interaction devices such as buttons, touch screens, and knobs to receive cooking instructions from the user. The cooking device 100 may also receive cooking instructions from remote control devices such as remote controls or user mobile phone software via wireless communication devices; this embodiment of the application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0104] After receiving the cooking instruction, the cooking device 100 determines the corresponding cooking parameters according to the cooking instruction, such as the first temperature of the frying stage, the first duration of the frying stage, the target water intake of the cooking stage, and the second duration of the cooking stage.

[0105] After determining the corresponding parameters, the heating component 106 is first controlled to start working to preheat the cooking cavity 1022 and the grill pan 104. The goal of the preheating stage is to heat the grill pan 104 to a first temperature. After the preheating stage is completed, the grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating component 106 maintains the temperature of the grill pan 104 at the first temperature and grills the food in the grill pan 104. The grilling time is specifically the first duration corresponding to the cooking command.

[0106] After the first duration, the grilling stage ends, at which point the water inlet component 108 adds water to the grill pan 104, the amount of water being the target amount corresponding to the cooking command. After the water inlet is finished, the cooking stage begins. During the cooking stage, the heating component 106 boils the water in the grill pan 104 and maintains it at a certain boiling state, thereby cooking the food in the grill pan 104 for the second duration corresponding to the cooking command.

[0107] After the second cooking time is reached, cooking ends, and the user can then enjoy food that has undergone both grilling and cooking, which has the flavor of grilling and the texture of cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking equipment 100.

[0108] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet assembly 108 includes: a water supply pipe 1082 for connecting to a water source; and a water inlet pipe 1084 connected to the water supply pipe 1082, including a water inlet 1086 facing the grill pan 104.

[0109] In this embodiment, the water inlet assembly 108 includes a water supply pipe 1082 and a water inlet pipe 1084, wherein the water supply pipe 1082 is connected to water. In some embodiments, the water source is an external water source, that is, the water supply pipe 1082 is connected to tap water, and clean water for cooking is obtained through an external water supply pipeline. In other embodiments, the cooking device 100 may be equipped with a water tank for storage, which serves as the water source for the cooking stage.

[0110] The water inlet pipe 1084 is connected to the water supply pipe 1082, and clean water from the water source is introduced into the grill pan 104 through the water supply pipe 1082. Specifically, one end of the water inlet pipe 1084 is connected to the water supply pipe 1082, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 1084 is provided with a water inlet 1086, which is positioned facing the grill pan 104, and is used to add the clean water introduced by the water inlet pipe 1084 into the grill pan 104.

[0111] It is understood that the inlet pipe 1084 and the outlet pipe 1082 can be independently installed pipes or integrally formed pipes, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet assembly 108 further includes a valve body 1088, disposed between the water supply pipe 1082 and the water inlet pipe 1084, for controlling the on / off state of the water inlet assembly 108.

[0113] In this embodiment, the water inlet assembly 108 includes a valve body 1088, which is specifically disposed between the water inlet pipe 1084 and the water supply pipe 1082. When the valve body 1088 is open, the water inlet pipe 1084 and the water supply pipe 1082 are connected, and the water from the source passes through the water supply pipe 1082, the valve body 1088, and the water inlet pipe 1084 in sequence, and then flows into the grill pan 104 through the water inlet 1086. When the valve body 1088 is closed, the water inlet pipe 1084 and the water supply pipe 1082 are cut off, and the water from the source cannot enter the water inlet pipe 1084.

[0114] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a water storage component 112 disposed on the main body 102, and a water inlet pipe 1082 connected to the water storage component 112.

[0115] In this embodiment, the cooking device 100 includes a water storage component 112, which serves as a water source for supplying water to the griddle 104 during the cooking stage. The water storage component 112 can be a water tank, which can be fixed or detachable. A water inlet pipe 1082 is connected to the water storage component 112. Specifically, in some embodiments, one end of the water inlet pipe 1082 can be connected to the bottom of the water tank, where the water in the tank creates water pressure under gravity, thus supplying water to the griddle 104. In other embodiments, a water pump or other pumping device can be provided to pump the clean water stored in the water tank into the griddle 104. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a pump body 114 disposed on the water inlet pipe 1082, for pumping water stored in the water storage device 112 to the frying pan 104.

[0117] In this embodiment, the cooking device 100 is equipped with a pump body 114, which is installed on the water supply pipe 1082. The pump body 114 can pump the water outlet of the cooking device 100, such as the clean water stored in the water tank, to the grill pan 104. This enables the automatic injection of clean water for cooking into the grill pan 104 after the grilling stage is completed, allowing the cooking device 100 to automatically realize the cooking process of grilling first and then cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking device 100.

[0118] Example 2

[0119] In some embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling a cooking device is provided. Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the control methods for the cooking equipment include:

[0120] Step 202: Upon receiving a cooking instruction, determine the target water intake volume according to the cooking instruction and control the heating element of the cooking equipment to start working;

[0121] Step 204: When the working state of the heating component meets the first preset condition, control the water inlet component to supply the target amount of water to the griddle.

[0122] Step 206: When the working state of the heating component meets the second preset condition, control the heating component to stop heating to complete the cooking process.

[0123] In this embodiment of the application, after receiving the cooking instruction, the cooking device determines the corresponding cooking parameters according to the cooking instruction, such as the first temperature of the frying stage, the first duration of the frying stage, the target water intake of the cooking stage, and the second duration of the cooking stage.

[0124] After the corresponding parameters are determined, the cooking equipment begins the cooking process. Specifically, grilling begins first. Before the grilling stage, the grill pan and cooking cavity can be preheated. During the preheating stage, the heating element operates at full power to quickly heat the grill pan to the first temperature corresponding to the control command. After preheating, the grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating element continues to work, maintaining the temperature of the grill pan at the first temperature, thereby grilling the food and enhancing its flavor.

[0125] Once the heating element meets the first preset condition, i.e., the grilling stage is complete, the cooking stage begins. During the cooking stage, water is first introduced through the water inlet component, with the amount of water matching the target amount specified in the cooking command. After the water inlet is complete, the heating element continues heating to bring the water in the grill pan to a boil and maintain a constant boil, thus cooking the food in the grill pan.

[0126] When the heating element meets the second preset condition, the cooking stage ends. At this time, the cooking stage of the cooking device, which is "first frying and then cooking", is completed. The heating element of the cooking device is controlled to stop working and issue corresponding prompts, such as issuing a cooking completion prompt sound or sending a cooking completion prompt message to the remote control or the user's mobile phone, to remind the user that the cooking work of the cooking device is completed and the food can be taken out and enjoyed.

[0127] This application involves reheating grilled ingredients to retain their grilled flavor while making them more tender and juicy, thus effectively improving the cooking results of the equipment and enhancing the user experience.

[0128] In some embodiments of the present invention, controlling the heating component of the cooking device to start working includes: determining a corresponding first temperature and a corresponding first duration according to a cooking instruction; controlling the heating component to work according to a first power and obtaining the current temperature of the grill pan; when the current temperature reaches the first temperature, controlling the heating component to work according to a second power to maintain the current temperature at the first temperature; wherein the first preset condition includes: the heating component working according to the second power for the duration reaches the first duration.

[0129] In this embodiment of the application, after receiving the cooking instruction, the corresponding cooking parameters are first determined according to the cooking instruction, specifically including the first temperature of the frying stage and the first duration of the frying stage.

[0130] After cooking begins, the cooking cavity and grill pan are preheated. Specifically, the heating element is controlled to heat the cooking cavity and grill pan according to a first power. Here, the first power is the maximum heating power of the heating element, which rapidly raises the current temperature of the grill pan to the first temperature corresponding to the cooking command.

[0131] Once the baking pan reaches the first temperature, the preheating stage is considered complete, and the actual grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating element is controlled to operate at a second power level. This second power can be variable, and its purpose is to maintain the temperature of the baking pan and food at the first temperature. When the food is first placed on the baking pan, its temperature is low, and the temperature of the baking pan will also drop accordingly. At this time, high-power heating can be used to raise the temperature of the food and baking pan to the first temperature.

[0132] Once the temperature of the food and the grill pan stabilizes at the first temperature, the second power can be reduced to maintain the temperature at the first temperature and prevent it from rising further. If the heating element operates at the second power for the duration corresponding to the first cooking time after entering the formal grilling stage, it is determined that the heating element's operating parameters meet the first preset condition. At this point, the water inlet component is controlled to introduce water into the grill pan, and the cooking equipment enters the cooking stage.

[0133] This application embodiment, by setting a preset stage before the frying stage, can quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity and the baking pan, effectively shorten the frying stage time, and improve cooking efficiency.

[0134] In some embodiments of the present invention, after controlling the target amount of water to be introduced into the griddle by the water inlet component, the control method further includes: determining a corresponding second duration according to the cooking instruction; controlling the heating component to work according to the third power to maintain the current temperature of the griddle at the second temperature; wherein the second preset condition includes: the heating component working according to the third power for the duration of the second duration.

[0135] In this embodiment, after injecting the target amount of clean water into the griddle, the cooking device enters the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the heating component heats the griddle at a third power, thereby boiling the water in the griddle and maintaining it at a certain boiling state to cook the food in the griddle. It is understood that the third power can be variable. When the clean water is first injected into the griddle, it will have a significant impact on the temperature of the griddle and the food, causing the temperature of the griddle and the food to drop. At this time, high-power heating can be used to quickly boil the water.

[0136] Once the water in the griddle begins to boil, when the griddle temperature is approximately 100°C, the second power can be reduced to maintain the water at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the griddle temperature is maintained at the second temperature, which on the one hand keeps the water boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand prevents excessive boiling from causing the water to burn quickly.

[0137] After the heating element starts working at the second power, that is, after the cooking time of the cooking stage reaches the second time corresponding to the cooking command, the cooking ends. At this time, the user can enjoy the food that has been cooked by both grilling and cooking. The food has the flavor of grilling and the texture of cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0138] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first power is greater than or equal to the second power, and the second power is greater than the third power; the range of the first temperature is greater than or equal to 120°C and less than or equal to 250°C; the range of the second temperature is greater than or equal to 90°C and less than or equal to 110°C.

[0139] In this embodiment, the first power is the power of the preheating stage. In the preset stage, it is necessary to quickly raise the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan to the set grilling temperature. Therefore, the working power of the heating component is the maximum power of the heating component at this time, thereby shortening the preheating time and improving the cooking efficiency.

[0140] The second power is the power during the grilling stage. During grilling, the food needs to be grilled at high temperatures. When the amount of food is large, a larger heating power is required, and the second power can be the maximum power of the heating element. When the amount of food is small, the heating power can be appropriately reduced to maintain the temperature of the grill pan and the food at the first temperature. Therefore, the second power is less than or equal to the first power.

[0141] The third power is the power during the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the water in the griddle is kept at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the temperature of the griddle is maintained at the second temperature. Since the amount of heat required for cooking is less than the amount of heat required for grilling, the third power is less than the second power.

[0142] The first temperature is the temperature at which the food is grilled or roasted. The specific range of the first temperature is 120°C to 250°C. Maintaining the temperature of the baking pan within the range of 120°C to 250°C can effectively cause the food to undergo the Maillard reaction, thereby producing a "caramelized aroma" and enhancing the flavor of the food.

[0143] The second temperature is the temperature of the baking pan when cooking the food. The specific range of the second temperature is 90℃ to 110℃. When the temperature of the baking pan is maintained within the range of 90℃ to 110℃, the water in the baking pan is in a suitable boiling state, which can effectively cook the food. On the one hand, it maintains boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand, it prevents the water from being burned due to excessive boiling.

[0144] Example 3

[0145] In some embodiments of the present invention, a control device for a cooking apparatus is provided. Figure 3 A structural block diagram of the control device of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the control device 300 of the cooking equipment includes:

[0146] The control module 302 is used to determine the target water intake volume according to the cooking instruction upon receiving the cooking instruction, and to control the heating component of the cooking equipment to start working.

[0147] It is also used to control the target amount of water entering the griddle by the water inlet component when the working state of the heating component meets the first preset condition;

[0148] It is also used to control the heating component to stop heating when the working state of the heating component meets the second preset condition, so as to complete the cooking process.

[0149] In this embodiment, the cooking device has the function of first baking / frying and then stewing. Specifically, a cooking cavity is formed in the main body of the cooking device, and a frying pan is provided in the cooking cavity. During the cooking process, the ingredients to be cooked can be placed in the frying pan.

[0150] The cooking equipment also includes a heating element located inside the cooking cavity. During operation, the heating element heats the griddle and the food within it, thus enabling cooking. Additionally, the equipment includes a water inlet element that allows water to enter the griddle, transforming it into a "stew pot." The water in the griddle is then heated by the heating element, causing it to boil and allowing the food to stew.

[0151] Specifically, food prepared using a single cooking method tends to have a relatively simple flavor and lack complexity. For example, food prepared solely through baking or grilling undergoes the Maillard reaction at high temperatures, producing a "caramelized" aroma that enhances the flavor. However, due to significant moisture loss during cooking, the texture is often relatively dry, and the food is quite firm. Boiling, on the other hand, retains moisture, resulting in a soft and juicy texture, but it lacks the "caramelized" aroma of grilling, and the overall flavor is less intense.

[0152] The cooking equipment provided in this application can perform combined cooking by first baking / grilling and then stewing. During the cooking process, the heating element is first controlled to preheat the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thereby bringing their temperatures to the grilling / grilling temperature. Then, the food to be cooked is placed in the grill pan, and the heating element is controlled to operate at a high power to maintain the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan, thus baking and grilling the food. This allows the food to be fully heated to produce the Maillard reaction, enhancing its flavor.

[0153] After grilling, the water inlet component is controlled to add water to the grilling pan according to the target water volume set in the cooking instructions. Ideally, the water should completely cover the food. After water is added, the heating component is controlled to heat the water in the grilling pan to boiling. Then, the heating power is gradually reduced to maintain the pan at a suitable cooking temperature, thus re-cooking the grilled food. This retains the grilled flavor while making the food more tender and juicy, effectively improving the cooking results and enhancing the user experience.

[0154] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 302 is further configured to: determine a corresponding first temperature and a corresponding first duration according to a cooking instruction; control the heating component to work according to a first power and obtain the current temperature of the griddle; when the current temperature reaches the first temperature, control the heating component to work according to a second power to maintain the current temperature at the first temperature; wherein the first preset condition includes: the heating component working according to the second power for the duration reaches the first duration.

[0155] In this embodiment of the application, after receiving the cooking instruction, the corresponding cooking parameters are first determined according to the cooking instruction, specifically including the first temperature of the frying stage and the first duration of the frying stage.

[0156] After cooking begins, the cooking cavity and grill pan are preheated. Specifically, the heating element is controlled to heat the cooking cavity and grill pan according to a first power. Here, the first power is the maximum heating power of the heating element, which rapidly raises the current temperature of the grill pan to the first temperature corresponding to the cooking command.

[0157] Once the baking pan reaches the first temperature, the preheating stage is considered complete, and the actual grilling stage begins. During the grilling stage, the heating element is controlled to operate at a second power level. This second power can be variable, and its purpose is to maintain the temperature of the baking pan and food at the first temperature. When the food is first placed on the baking pan, its temperature is low, and the temperature of the baking pan will also drop accordingly. At this time, high-power heating can be used to raise the temperature of the food and baking pan to the first temperature.

[0158] Once the temperature of the food and the grill pan stabilizes at the first temperature, the second power can be reduced to maintain the temperature at the first temperature and prevent it from rising further. If the heating element operates at the second power for the duration corresponding to the first cooking time after entering the formal grilling stage, it is determined that the heating element's operating parameters meet the first preset condition. At this point, the water inlet component is controlled to introduce water into the grill pan, and the cooking equipment enters the cooking stage.

[0159] This application embodiment, by setting a preset stage before the frying stage, can quickly increase the temperature of the cooking cavity and the baking pan, effectively shorten the frying stage time, and improve cooking efficiency.

[0160] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control module 302 is further configured to: determine a corresponding second duration according to the cooking instruction; control the heating component to operate according to the third power to maintain the current temperature of the griddle at the second temperature; wherein the second preset condition includes: the heating component operates according to the third power for the duration of the second duration.

[0161] In this embodiment, after injecting the target amount of clean water into the griddle, the cooking device enters the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the heating component heats the griddle at a third power, thereby boiling the water in the griddle and maintaining it at a certain boiling state to cook the food in the griddle. It is understood that the third power can be variable. When the clean water is first injected into the griddle, it will have a significant impact on the temperature of the griddle and the food, causing the temperature of the griddle and the food to drop. At this time, high-power heating can be used to quickly boil the water.

[0162] Once the water in the griddle begins to boil, when the griddle temperature is approximately 100°C, the second power can be reduced to maintain the water at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the griddle temperature is maintained at the second temperature, which on the one hand keeps the water boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand prevents excessive boiling from causing the water to burn quickly.

[0163] After the heating element starts working at the second power, that is, after the cooking time of the cooking stage reaches the second time corresponding to the cooking command, the cooking ends. At this time, the user can enjoy the food that has been cooked by both grilling and cooking. The food has the flavor of grilling and the texture of cooking, thus improving the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0164] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first power is greater than or equal to the second power, and the second power is greater than the third power; the range of the first temperature is greater than or equal to 120°C and less than or equal to 250°C; the range of the second temperature is greater than or equal to 90°C and less than or equal to 110°C.

[0165] In this embodiment, the first power is the power of the preheating stage. In the preset stage, it is necessary to quickly raise the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grill pan to the set grilling temperature. Therefore, the working power of the heating component is the maximum power of the heating component at this time, thereby shortening the preheating time and improving the cooking efficiency.

[0166] The second power is the power during the grilling stage. During grilling, the food needs to be grilled at high temperatures. When the amount of food is large, a larger heating power is required, and the second power can be the maximum power of the heating element. When the amount of food is small, the heating power can be appropriately reduced to maintain the temperature of the grill pan and the food at the first temperature. Therefore, the second power is less than or equal to the first power.

[0167] The third power is the power during the cooking stage. During the cooking stage, the water in the griddle is kept at a suitable boiling state. Specifically, the temperature of the griddle is maintained at the second temperature. Since the amount of heat required for cooking is less than the amount of heat required for grilling, the third power is less than the second power.

[0168] The first temperature is the temperature at which the food is grilled or roasted. The specific range of the first temperature is 120°C to 250°C. Maintaining the temperature of the baking pan within the range of 120°C to 250°C can effectively cause the food to undergo the Maillard reaction, thereby producing a "caramelized aroma" and enhancing the flavor of the food.

[0169] The second temperature is the temperature of the baking pan when cooking the food. The specific range of the second temperature is 90℃ to 110℃. When the temperature of the baking pan is maintained within the range of 90℃ to 110℃, the water in the baking pan is in a suitable boiling state, which can effectively cook the food. On the one hand, it maintains boiling to cook the food, and on the other hand, it prevents the water from being burned due to excessive boiling.

[0170] Example 4

[0171] In some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking device is provided. Figure 4One of the structural block diagrams of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the cooking device 400 includes the control device 300 of the cooking device provided in any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the cooking device 400 also includes all the beneficial effects of the control device of the cooking device provided in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

[0172] Example 5

[0173] In some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking device is provided. Figure 5 A second structural block diagram of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the cooking device 500 includes a memory 502 storing programs or instructions; and a processor 504 for implementing the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments when processing the programs or instructions. Therefore, the cooking device also includes all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

[0174] Example 6

[0175] In some embodiments of the present invention, a readable storage medium is provided on which a program or instructions are stored. When the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the readable storage medium also includes all the beneficial effects of the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here to avoid repetition.

[0176] In the description of this invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more. Unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. The terms "connection," "installation," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0177] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this invention, 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.

[0178] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: The main body includes the cooking cavity; A frying pan, located inside the cooking cavity, is used to hold food. A heating element, located within the cooking cavity, is used to heat the grill pan; A water inlet assembly, located on the main body, is used to introduce water into the griddle and heat the griddle by the heating assembly to bring the water to a boil for stewing the food. The body includes: Top cover, wherein the water inlet assembly is disposed on the top cover; The bottom wall is disposed opposite to the top cover, and the cooking cavity is located between the top cover and the bottom wall. The grill pan is disposed on the bottom wall. The heating component includes: The first heating element is connected to the top cover and is positioned towards the grill pan for baking the grill pan and the food. The second heating element is connected to the bottom wall and is disposed between the bottom wall and the griddle, for heating the griddle; The cooking equipment is preheated before frying or grilling. During the preheating stage, the first heating element and the second heating element operate at maximum power to raise the temperature of the cooking cavity and the grilling pan to a first temperature.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A controller is located on the main body and connected to the water inlet assembly and the heating element assembly. The controller is used to control the operation of the water inlet assembly, the first heating element and / or the second heating element.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The water inlet assembly includes: Water supply pipe, used to connect to the water source; A water inlet pipe, connected to the water supply pipe, includes a water inlet facing the frying pan.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water inlet assembly also includes: A valve body is located between the water supply pipe and the water inlet pipe, and is used to control the on / off state of the water inlet assembly.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A water storage device is provided on the main body, and the water supply pipe is connected to the water storage device.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The pump body, located on the water inlet pipe, is used to pump the water stored in the water storage device to the frying pan.

7. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The control method for a cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6 includes: In response to a cooking command, the target water intake is determined, and the heating element of the cooking device is controlled to start working; Based on the fact that the working state of the heating component meets the first preset condition, the water inlet component of the cooking device is controlled to supply water to the grill pan of the cooking device at the target water inlet amount; Based on the fact that the working state of the heating component meets the second preset condition, the heating component is controlled to stop working to complete the cooking process.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The control of the heating component of the cooking device to start working includes: According to the cooking instructions, a first temperature and a first duration are determined; The heating component is controlled to operate at a first power, and the current temperature of the griddle is obtained; Based on the fact that the current temperature has reached the first temperature, the heating component is controlled to operate at the second power to maintain the current temperature at the first temperature; The first preset conditions include: The heating component operates at the second power for the duration of the first duration.

9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that, After controlling the water inlet assembly of the cooking equipment to supply a target amount of water to the grill pan of the cooking equipment, the method further includes: The second duration is determined according to the cooking instructions; The heating component is controlled to operate at a third power level to maintain the current temperature at a second temperature; The second preset condition includes: The heating component operates at the third power for the duration specified in the second time.

10. The control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first power is greater than or equal to the second power, and the second power is greater than the third power; The first temperature range is: greater than or equal to 120°C and less than or equal to 250°C; The range of the second temperature is: greater than or equal to 90°C and less than or equal to 110°C.

11. A control device for a cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The control device for the control method according to any one of claims 7 to 10 comprises: The control module is used to respond to cooking instructions, determine the target water intake volume, and control the heating component of the cooking device to start working; It is also used to control the water inlet component of the cooking equipment to supply the target amount of water to the frying pan of the cooking equipment based on the working state of the heating component meeting the first preset condition; It is also used to control the heating component to stop working to complete cooking based on the working state of the heating component meeting a second preset condition.

12. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: The control device for the cooking equipment as described in claim 11.

13. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, include: A memory that stores programs or instructions; A processor for implementing the control method as described in any one of claims 7 to 10 when processing the program or instructions.

14. A readable storage medium having a program or instructions stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program or instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the control method as described in any one of claims 7 to 10.

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