cooking utensils

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cooking utensil, comprising: a base having a first mounting cavity with an open top; and a water storage container, at least a portion of which is mounted in the first mounting cavity and having an annular water storage cavity extending along the circumference of the base. According to the cooking utensil of the present invention, the water storage container is mounted in the first mounting cavity, and the water storage container has an annular water storage cavity extending along the circumference of the base and being substantially evenly distributed around the circumference of the cooking utensil, so that the overall center of gravity of the cooking utensil is approximately in the middle of the cooking utensil, thereby avoiding the situation where the center of gravity is shifted due to the water storage containers being concentrated in a certain area, making the cooking utensil easy to tip over. Furthermore, the area surrounded by the annular water storage cavity can provide installation space for other internal structures of the cooking utensil, thereby facilitating the reduction of the height of the cooking utensil, ensuring that the cooking utensil is placed stably, improving stability, and the water storage container can meet water volume requirements.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, the water storage containers of the cooking appliances are concentrated in a certain area, which causes the center of gravity of the cooking appliances to be unstable and easy to overturn. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a cooking appliance whose overall center of gravity is approximately in the middle of the cooking appliance, ensuring stable placement and meeting water requirements.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the cooking utensil includes: a base having a first mounting cavity with an open top; a water storage container, at least a portion of which is mounted in the first mounting cavity and has an annular water storage cavity, which extends along the circumference of the base.

[0005] According to the cooking utensil of the embodiment of the present invention, the water storage container is installed in the first installation cavity, and the water storage container has an annular water storage cavity. The annular water storage cavity extends along the circumference of the base and is roughly evenly distributed around the periphery of the cooking utensil, so that the overall center of gravity of the cooking utensil is roughly in the middle of the cooking utensil, avoiding the situation where the water storage containers are concentrated in a certain area and the center of gravity is shifted, which makes the cooking utensil easy to tip over. In addition, the area surrounded by the annular water storage cavity can provide installation space for other internal structures of the cooking utensil, which is conducive to reducing the height of the cooking utensil, ensuring that the cooking utensil is placed stably, improving stability, and the water storage container can meet the water demand.

[0006] In addition, the cooking appliance according to the above embodiment of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] According to some embodiments of the cooking appliance of the present invention, the outer circumference of the water storage container extends downward and inwardly.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first avoidance groove for avoiding the display component is formed on the outer side of the water storage container, a portion of the cavity wall of the first installation cavity protrudes inward to form an inner convex portion, the display component is installed in the inner convex portion, and the inner convex portion is located in the first avoidance groove.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage container includes a water storage box, which has a bottom wall, an inner peripheral wall and an outer peripheral wall. The bottom wall is roughly ring-shaped, the inner peripheral wall is connected to the inner peripheral edge of the bottom wall, and the outer peripheral wall is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage box is provided with a second avoidance groove, and the cooking utensil further includes: a detection device, which is installed in the second avoidance groove and is used to detect the water in the water storage cavity, and the second avoidance groove is formed on the inner side of the inner peripheral wall or the outer side of the outer peripheral wall.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage container further comprises an annular water storage cover, which is disposed on the water storage box to cooperate with the water storage box to define the water storage cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the water storage box is open to form a water inlet, and the water storage cover is used to open and close the water inlet; or, the water storage cover is fixedly connected to the water storage box, and the water storage cover is provided with a water inlet.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the water storage cavity is provided with a water outlet of the water storage container.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage container is supported on the bottom surface of the first installation cavity; and / or a support surface is provided at the outer edge of the cavity opening of the first installation cavity, and the outer peripheral surface of the water storage container is provided with a supporting protrusion supported on the support surface.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base includes a first support seat, a second support seat and a connecting portion, the first support seat and the second support seat are spaced apart in the height direction, the connecting portion is connected between the second support seat and the first support seat to form a second mounting cavity, the first mounting cavity is formed on the second support seat, and the cooking utensil also includes a second cooking container, which is installed in the second mounting cavity.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the maximum transverse dimension to the longitudinal dimension of the water storage container is greater than or equal to 5:1.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage container is detachable relative to the base.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking appliance further comprises: a steam generating assembly, wherein the steam generating assembly is disposed on the base, and the water storage container is disposed around at least a portion of the steam generating assembly and is detachable relative to the steam generating assembly.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the steam generating component includes a steam generator; and / or, the steam generating component includes a heating plate and a heating element, the water outlet of the water storage container is connected to the water inlet of the heating plate to supply water to the heating plate, and the heating element is used to heat the water in the heating plate.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking appliance further includes: a first cooking container, the first cooking container defining a first cooking cavity, the first cooking container being supported by the water storage container or the base, and the first cooking cavity being connected to the steam generating assembly.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a cooking appliance according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a front view of a cooking appliance according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a water storage container according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a cooking appliance according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a front view of a cooking appliance according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Cross-sectional view along line AA;

[0029] Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of water storage containers according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] Cooking appliance 100;

[0033] Base 10; first mounting cavity 11; inner convex portion 12; mounting seat 13; first support seat 101; second support seat 102; connecting portion 103;

[0034] Water storage container 20; water storage chamber 21; first avoidance groove 22; water storage box 23; water storage cover 24; water filling port 25; cover 26; bottom wall 231; inner peripheral wall 232; outer peripheral wall 233; second avoidance groove 234; water outlet 235 of water storage container 20;

[0035] Detection device 30; Filtering device 31;

[0036] Steam generating assembly 40; heating plate 41; heating element 42;

[0037] First cooking container 50; first cooking cavity 51;

[0038] The second cooking container 60 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more such features, "plurality" means two or more, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0042] Hereinafter, a cooking appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may include: a base 10 and a water storage container 20 .

[0044] Specifically, the base 10 has a first installation cavity 11 with an open top, and at least a portion of the water storage container 20 can be installed in the first installation cavity 11 to install the water storage container 20 on the base 10, ensuring that the water storage container 20 is firmly positioned and reducing the space occupied by the cooking utensil 100 for easy storage.

[0045] In addition, if Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the water storage container 20 has an annular water storage cavity 21 that extends along the circumference of the base 10. This allows the liquid (water, for example) in the water storage container 20 to be roughly evenly distributed around the circumference of the base 10, resulting in more uniform force applied to the circumference of the base 10. Compared to related art methods in which the water storage container is located on one side of the cooking appliance, the present invention places the center of gravity roughly in the middle of the cooking appliance 100, avoiding the problem of the water storage container 20 being concentrated in a single area and causing a center of gravity shift that could cause the cooking appliance 100 to tip over. Furthermore, at least a portion of the internal structures of the cooking appliance 100 can be conveniently placed in the center of the annular shape, reducing the required space. These internal structures are generally located at the same height as the annular water storage container 20, effectively controlling the height of the cooking appliance 100 and avoiding the need to provide separate installation space for these internal structures, which would increase the height. This helps lower the center of gravity of the cooking appliance 100, thereby improving its stability.

[0046] Moreover, since at least a portion of the water storage container 20 is installed in the first installation cavity 11, the annular water storage container 20 cooperates with the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 11, and the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 11 can provide support for the water storage container 20 over a larger range, and the gravity of the water storage container 20 is more evenly transmitted to the base 10, which is beneficial to improve the uniformity of the force on the base 10. The center of gravity of the water storage container 20 is roughly located at the center of the base 10, so that the center of gravity of the cooking utensil 100 is roughly located in the middle of the cooking utensil 100, ensuring stable placement, improving the stability of the cooking utensil 100, and being able to obtain a larger water storage cavity 21 to meet the water volume requirements.

[0047] In some embodiments, Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, the first installation cavity 11 can be an annular cavity that matches the water storage container 20, so that the water storage container 20 can be installed on the base 10, the water storage container 20 can be positioned, and the water storage container 20 can be prevented from moving in the first installation cavity 11, ensuring that the cooking utensil 100 is placed stably and not easy to tip over.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, the water storage container 20 is detachable relative to the base 10, which makes it easy to take the water storage container 20 out of the first installation cavity 11, add water to the water storage container 20, and clean and maintain the water storage container 20.

[0049] According to the cooking utensil 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the water storage container 20 is installed in the first installation cavity 11, and the water storage container 20 has an annular water storage cavity 21. The annular water storage cavity 21 extends along the circumference of the base 10 and is roughly evenly distributed around the periphery of the cooking utensil 100, so that the overall center of gravity of the cooking utensil 100 is roughly in the middle of the cooking utensil 100, avoiding the situation where the water storage container 20 is concentrated in a certain area and causes the center of gravity to shift, resulting in the cooking utensil 100 being easy to tip over. The area surrounded by the annular water storage cavity 21 can provide installation space for other internal structures of the cooking utensil 100, which is conducive to reducing the height of the cooking utensil 100, ensuring that the cooking utensil 100 is placed stably, improving stability, and the water storage container 20 can meet the water demand.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer circumference of the water storage container 20 extends downward and inward, so that when the water storage container 20 is installed in the first installation cavity 11 from top to bottom, it can guide the water storage container 20 and guide the water storage container 20 to be installed in the first installation cavity 11, making installation more convenient and quick.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water storage container 20 may be provided with an avoidance groove to avoid other components installed near the water storage container 20, thereby ensuring that the cooking appliance 100 is not easy to tip over and making the cooking appliance 100 more compact.

[0052] For example, in some embodiments, Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 8As shown, a portion of the outer circumference of the water storage container 20 protrudes inward to form a first avoidance groove 22 on the outside of the water storage container 20. The first avoidance groove 22 is used to avoid the display assembly, allowing the display assembly to be installed on the side of the base 10. This prevents the display assembly from protruding from the entire base 10, ensuring the consistency of the appearance of the cooking device 100, and improving the overall appearance of the cooking device 100. The display assembly can be used to display information such as cooking functions, cooking progress, cooking temperature, and cooking time.

[0053] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a portion of the wall of the first mounting cavity 11 protrudes inward to form an inner protrusion 12. The display assembly is mounted within this inner protrusion 12, leaving the display screen exposed while preventing exposure of other electrical components and the risk of water intrusion. This ensures greater safety for the cooking appliance 100 and facilitates connection between the display assembly and the wiring within the base 10, resulting in convenient and reliable connection. Furthermore, when the water storage container 20 is placed within the first mounting cavity 11, the inner protrusion 12 can be located within the first avoidance groove 22, supporting and positioning the water storage container 20 and ensuring a secure installation. This prevents the water storage container 20 from shaking or rotating, which could affect the stability of the cooking appliance 100.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the base 10 includes a shell and a mounting base 13, the mounting base 13 is installed in the shell, and the mounting base 13 defines a first mounting cavity 11, and the outer wall portion of the mounting base 13 protrudes inward to form an inner convex portion 12, the shell is provided with an opening opposite to the cavity of the inner convex portion 12, and the display screen of the display assembly is provided at the opening of the shell.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the water storage container 20 may include a water storage box 23, which has a bottom wall 231, an outer peripheral wall 233 and an inner peripheral wall 232. The bottom wall 231 can be roughly formed into a ring shape, the inner peripheral wall 232 is connected to the inner peripheral edge of the bottom wall 231, and the outer peripheral wall 233 is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall 231 to form a ring-shaped circumferential closed space, which can ensure that the center of gravity of the water storage box 23 is roughly located in the middle of the whole, thereby ensuring that when the water storage container 20 is placed in the first installation cavity 11, the base 10 can be evenly stressed at all locations in the circumference, further making the cooking utensil 100 have better stability.

[0056] In addition, the annular structure of the water storage box 23 facilitates the arrangement of other structural components of the cooking appliance 100 in the middle of the water storage box 23, which can fully utilize the space, improve the compactness and rationality of the overall structural layout, and maximize space utilization.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the water storage box 23 can be provided with a second avoidance groove 234. The cooking appliance 100 also includes a detection device 30, which can detect the water in the water storage chamber 21. For example, the detection device 30 can detect the water quality and water level. The detection device 30 can be installed in the second avoidance groove 234, which facilitates installation and positioning of the detection device 30, avoids the detection device 30 being exposed and affecting the aesthetics of the overall structure, and facilitates the connection between the detection device 30 and the circuitry within the base 10, providing convenient connection and good reliability.

[0058] In some embodiments, a through hole is provided in the wall of the second avoidance groove 234 , and a detection end of the detection device 30 passes through the through hole and extends into the water storage chamber 21 to detect the water in the water storage chamber 21 .

[0059] In some embodiments, the groove wall of the second avoidance groove 234 has a transparent area, and the detection device 30 can emit light to the transparent area and receive reflected light from the inner side of the transparent area to detect the water in the water storage chamber 21.

[0060] In an embodiment including a mount 13, as Figure 4 As shown, the mounting seat 13 may have a protrusion protruding into the first mounting cavity 11, the detection device 30 is located in the protrusion, and the protrusion is located in the second avoidance groove 234, and the second avoidance groove 234 has a avoidance hole, the avoidance hole and the through hole are arranged opposite to each other, and the detection end of the detection device 30 can pass through the avoidance hole and the through hole into the water storage cavity 21 to detect the water.

[0061] Here, the detection device 30 may include multiple types. For example, the detection device 30 may be a water level detection device, which may be used to detect the water level in the water storage chamber 21 to avoid the situation where the water level cannot be detected by the naked eye due to the built-in water storage container 20, thereby preventing the cooking appliance 100 from continuing to cook when there is insufficient water, causing abnormal operation.

[0062] In some embodiments, the water level detection device 30 can monitor the water level in the water storage container 20 in real time, or provide a user with a reminder via a display component when the water level is too low. This allows the user to be informed of the water level, thereby preventing malfunctions caused by the cooking appliance 100 continuing to cook when the water level is insufficient. This ensures the safety of the cooking appliance 100 and provides the user with a new user experience. Furthermore, the user can select the appropriate cooking procedure based on the current water level in the water storage container 20, improving cooking quality.

[0063] For example, in some specific embodiments, the detection end of the water level detection device can be separated from the bottom wall of the water storage chamber 21 by a certain distance. When the water level in the water storage chamber 21 reaches the height of the detection end of the water level detection device, the water level detection device detects and obtains a detection signal, indicating that there is sufficient water in the water storage chamber 21. Otherwise, it indicates that there is insufficient water and water needs to be added to the water storage chamber 21 to prevent the cooking appliance 100 from continuing to cook when there is insufficient water, resulting in abnormal operation.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figure 7 As shown, the detection device 30 can also be a water quality detection device, which can be used to detect the water quality in the water storage container 20 to determine whether the water supplied by the water storage container 20 meets the water demand of the cooking appliance 100, so that the user can determine whether to change the water source based on the detection result, so as to avoid the use of water (such as tap water) with a high total dissolved solids (TDS) value that does not meet the water demand, thereby generating a large amount of scale, causing problems such as pipe blockage or scale adhesion on the surface of internal components. This increases the service life of the cooking appliance 100, improves the cooking effect, and meets the user's usage needs.

[0065] For example, in some embodiments, the water quality testing device may include a TDS meter, which is used to determine whether the TDS content in the water exceeds the standard, so that the user can determine whether to replace the water with a lower TDS content (e.g., purified water) based on the test results. TDS meters have excellent testing performance, high measurement accuracy, strong environmental adaptability, and low cost.

[0066] In some embodiments, the detection device 30 can be two and respectively include a water level detection device and a water quality detection device. The detection end of the water level detection device and the detection end of the water quality detection device are spaced apart in height. The detection end of the water level detection device can be located above the detection end of the water quality detection device, so that the detection end of the water level detection device can detect whether the amount of water in the water storage chamber 21 is sufficient. The detection end of the water quality detection device can detect the water quality in the water storage chamber 21 when the amount of water added is small, thereby achieving faster detection. When the water quality does not meet the water demand, the water is replaced in time, which can save time and water consumption, improve cooking efficiency, and meet the user's usage needs.

[0067] In other embodiments, Figure 7As shown, the detection device 30 is a single device that performs both water level and water quality detection functions. If the water level in the water storage chamber 21 does not reach the height of the detection end of the detection device 30, the detection device 30 cannot obtain a detection signal. This allows the detection device 30 to determine that the water level in the water storage chamber 21 is insufficient, allowing for timely water level detection and replenishment of water to prevent malfunctions caused by continued cooking in the cooking appliance 100 when the water level is insufficient. However, when the water level in the water storage chamber 21 reaches the height of the detection end of the detection device 30, the detection device 30 can obtain a detection signal to perform water quality detection. In other words, the detection device 30 can be used not only for water quality detection but also for water level detection, which helps reduce the number of components in the cooking appliance 100.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 may further include a filter device 31, which is installed at the water outlet 235 of the water storage container 20, so that the filter device 31 can filter the water flowing out of the water storage container 20 and purify the water quality to obtain water with a lower TDS value. The user does not need to worry about the problem of scale generated by using water with a high TDS value, and avoids problems such as blockage of internal pipes or scale adhesion on the surface of internal components. The service life of the cooking appliance 100 is increased, and the cooking effect is good. At the same time, the user can use water conveniently without having to prepare water with a low TDS value in advance or filter the water in advance, thus avoiding trouble.

[0069] In addition, the filter device 31 can be inserted into the water outlet 235 of the water storage container 20, which facilitates the replacement of the filter device 31, ensures the filtering effect, is easy to operate, provides users with a better usage experience, and meets the user's usage needs.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present invention, the specific position of the second avoidance groove 234 can be set according to actual conditions.

[0071] For example, in some specific embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, a portion of the inner circumferential wall 232 protrudes outward to form a second avoidance groove 234 on the inner side of the inner circumferential wall 232. The detection device 30 is located in the second avoidance groove 234. The detection end of the detection device 30 can detect the water in the water storage chamber 21 through the inner circumferential wall 232 of the water storage box 23, which facilitates the connection between the detection device 30 and the circuit in the base 10, and the connection is convenient and reliable.

[0072] For example, in some other specific embodiments, Figure 8As shown, a portion of the outer peripheral wall 233 protrudes inward to form a second avoidance groove 234 on the outside of the outer peripheral wall 233. The detection device 30 is located in the second avoidance groove 234. The detection end of the detection device 30 can detect the water in the water storage chamber 21 through the outer peripheral wall 233 of the water storage box 23, which is convenient for connecting the detection device 30 with the circuit in the base 10, and has good reliability.

[0073] For example, in some other specific embodiments, the second avoidance groove 234 can be an installation chamber with an opening facing downward formed by a portion of the bottom wall 231 protruding upward, and the detection device 30 can be installed in the installation chamber. The detection device 30 can detect the water in the water storage chamber 21 through the side wall of the installation chamber.

[0074] It should be noted that in an embodiment where there are multiple detection devices 30, the multiple detection devices 30 can all be installed in the second avoidance groove 234, or the water storage box 23 can also be provided with a third avoidance groove, a fourth avoidance groove, etc., so that the multiple detection devices 30 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple avoidance grooves.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the water storage container 20 may further include an annular water storage cover 24, which matches the shape of the water storage box 23. The water storage cover 24 is mounted on the water storage box 23 and cooperates with the water storage box 23 to define a water storage chamber 21. Water is located in the water storage chamber 21. The water storage cover 24 can seal the water in the water storage chamber 21 to prevent water from flowing out and causing water to enter the cooking device 100. It also ensures that the water in the water storage chamber 21 is clean and prevents impurities (such as dust, rice, vegetable leaves, etc.) from entering and affecting its use. The water storage cover 24 and the water storage box 23 can be detachably connected, for example, the water storage cover 24 and the water storage box 23 can be engaged with a snap fastener, or the water storage cover 24 and the water storage box 23 can be connected with a pivoting structure such as a hinge.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the top of the water storage box 23 can be opened to form a water filling port 25, and the water storage cover 24 can be used to open and close the water filling port 25, so that the user can add water to the water storage chamber 21 through the water filling port 25. The water filling port 25 is large, which can make the water storage container 20 add water more quickly and facilitate the cleaning of the interior of the water storage chamber 21.

[0077] Or, as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the water storage cover 24 and the water storage box 23 can be fixedly connected. The water storage cover 24 is provided with a water filling port 25. The water filling port 25 is relatively small and has little impact on the structural strength of the water storage container 20. The user can directly add water through the water filling port 25 of the water storage cover 24, which is convenient for adding water and can effectively ensure the cleanliness of the water. For example, the water storage cover 24 and the water storage box 23 can be connected by welding.

[0078] In some embodiments in which the water storage cover 24 is fixedly connected to the water storage box 23, a sealing cover 26 may be provided at the water filling port 25 of the water storage cover 24. The sealing cover 26 can open and seal the water filling port 25 of the water storage cover 24 to prevent water from leaking from the water filling port 25 of the water storage cover 24 or impurities from entering through the water filling port 25 of the water storage cover 24, thereby ensuring the safety of the cooking utensil 100 and good use effect.

[0079] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 As shown, the water storage container 20 can be supported on the bottom surface of the first installation cavity 11, and is firmly installed. It also reduces the installation and fixing structure, reduces the required occupied space, and makes the cooking utensil 100 small in size and low in cost.

[0080] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral surface of the water storage container 20 may be provided with a supporting protrusion, and the outer edge of the cavity opening of the first installation cavity 11 may be provided with a supporting surface. The supporting protrusion can be supported on the supporting surface to support the water storage container 20. The supporting surface has a larger extension range on the base 10 and extends along the circumference of the base 10, so that the outer peripheral edge of the base 10 evenly bears the gravity from the water storage container 20, making the base 10 more stable and the cooking utensil 100 less likely to tip over.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the maximum transverse dimension of the water storage container 20 (e.g., along Figure 3 The left and right dimensions) and the longitudinal dimensions (e.g. Figure 3 The ratio of the dimensions in the middle and upper directions is greater than or equal to 5:1, so that the water storage container 20 can form a flat disc structure, making the water storage container 20 stable and not easy to tip over, reducing the height space occupied by the water storage container 20, and the water storage capacity in the water storage cavity 21 can meet the water demand of the cooking appliance 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, the base 10 includes a first support base 101, a second support base 102 and a connecting portion 103, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, when the water storage container 20 is installed on the second support base 102, the installation height of the water storage container 20 is relatively high. However, by having the ratio of the maximum horizontal dimension to the longitudinal dimension of the water storage container 20 be greater than or equal to 5:1, the water storage container 20 can be placed securely and not easily tipped over when it is at a certain height.

[0083] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 also includes a steam generating assembly 40. The steam generating assembly 40 can be mounted on the base 10, and the water storage container 20 is disposed around at least a portion of the steam generating assembly 40. This allows the water storage container 20 and the steam generating assembly 40 to be located substantially at the same height, eliminating the need for a separate installation space for the steam generating assembly 40. This effectively controls the height of the cooking appliance 100 and facilitates storage of the cooking appliance 100. Furthermore, the water storage container 20 is detachable from the steam generating assembly 40, facilitating removal and maintenance of the steam generating assembly 40 without interfering with operation.

[0084] At the same time, the heat emitted by the steam generating assembly 40 can be utilized by the water storage container 20. Specifically, the heat emitted by the steam generating assembly 40 preheats the water in the water storage container 20, raising the initial temperature of the water therein, thereby increasing steam generation efficiency and saving energy. Furthermore, when water is being stored in the water storage container 20, there is no interference with the steam generating assembly 40, preventing burns or short circuits in the steam generating assembly 40. The overall structure is compact and the layout is rational, providing a good user experience.

[0085] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly 40 may include a steam generator. The water outlet 235 of the water storage container 20 may be connected to the water inlet of the steam generator, and the water storage container 20 may supply water to the steam generator. Water in the water storage container 20 flows into the steam generator, which generates wet steam. The steam enters the cooking chamber 21 to cook the food.

[0086] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 As shown, the steam generating assembly 40 may include a heating plate 41 and a heating element 42. The water outlet 235 of the water storage container 20 is connected to the water inlet of the heating plate 41 so that the water storage container 20 supplies water to the heating plate 41. The heating element 42 is used to heat the water in the heating plate 41 to form steam for cooking the food.

[0087] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the mounting base 13 can define a receiving cavity and a first mounting cavity 11, with the middle portion being the receiving cavity. The first mounting cavity 11 is arranged around the receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity and the first mounting cavity 11 are spaced apart. At least a portion of the steam generating assembly 40 can be located within the receiving cavity. Taking the heating plate 41 and the heating element 42 as an example, the heating plate 41 can be connected to the cavity wall of the receiving cavity, and the heating element 42 can be installed on the heating plate 41 to fix the heating plate 41 and the heating element 42 within the receiving cavity. The water storage container 20 is located within the first mounting cavity 11 to achieve the installation and positioning of the water storage container 20, the heating plate 41, and the heating element 42, making the overall structure more compact, improving space utilization, and avoiding direct contact between the water storage container 20 and the heating plate 41 and the heating element 42, thereby ensuring the safety of the cooking appliance 100.

[0088] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance 100 may further include a driving component (eg, a water pump), which is connected to the water storage container 20 and configured to drive the water in the water storage container 20 into the steam generating component 40 .

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, a water outlet 235 of the water storage container 20 is provided on the bottom wall of the water storage chamber 21, so that water can flow out of the water storage container 20 through the water outlet 235 under the action of its own gravity, and the outflow is faster, and it is ensured that all the water in the water storage chamber 21 can be discharged, thereby avoiding the residual water in the water storage chamber 21 during long-term use and causing mold growth.

[0090] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 may include a first cooking container 50, which defines a first cooking cavity 51. The first cooking container 50 may be supported on the water storage container 20 or the base 10, and the first cooking cavity 51 is connected to the steam generating component 40 so that the steam generated by the steam generating component 40 can enter the first cooking cavity 51 to cook the food in the first cooking cavity 51, thereby realizing the steam cooking function.

[0091] In some specific embodiments, the first cooking container 50 can be detachably arranged on the water storage container 20 or the base 10. The first cooking container 50 can include multiple first cooking containers 50, each of which can be defined as a first cooking cavity 51. Multiple first cooking containers 50 are stacked and can cook more ingredients at the same time, further improving cooking efficiency and user experience.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the base 10 may include a first support base 101, a second support base 102 and a connecting portion 103. The second support base 102 and the first support base 101 are arranged at intervals in the height direction. The connecting portion 103 is connected between the second support base 102 and the first support base 101 to form a second installation cavity, so that the base 10 generally constitutes a C-shaped structure.

[0093] The cooking utensil 100 also includes a second cooking container 60, which can be supported on the first support base 101, and the second cooking container 60 is located between the second support base 102 and the first support base 101, that is, the second cooking container 60 is installed in the second installation cavity, and the first installation cavity 11 is formed on the second support base 102, so that the water storage container 20 can be installed on the second support base 102, and the second support base 102 can support and fix the water storage container 20.

[0094] When installing the second cooking container 60, it can be mounted from the side of the base 10 between the second support 102 and the first support 101. This allows for more accurate and smooth movement of the second cooking container 60, facilitates access to ingredients within the second cooking container 60, and enhances the aesthetics and compactness of the structure. The cooking appliance 100 can be placed in a space with a relatively small height, meeting the needs of smaller kitchens. Steam generated by the steam generating assembly 40 can enter the second cooking container 60, enabling steam cooking within the second cooking container 60.

[0095] In embodiments where the cooking apparatus 100 includes both the first cooking container 50 and the second cooking container 60, a dual steaming effect can be achieved, resulting in high cooking efficiency, efficient utilization of available space, and a compact structure. For example, the second cooking container 60 can be used to steam ingredients such as rice, while the first cooking container 50 can be used to steam ingredients such as frozen buns, dumplings, corn, or sweet potatoes. Both cooking containers can operate simultaneously or independently, improving cooking efficiency.

[0096] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly 40 may include a steam generator, a heating plate 41, and a heating element 42, which can heat simultaneously and provide steam to the first cooking container 50 and the second cooking container 60, respectively, to achieve a double steaming effect of the cooking appliance 100. Alternatively, the steam generating device 30 may include a steam generator or a heating plate 41 and a heating element 42, which can simultaneously provide steam to the first cooking container 50 and the second cooking container 60, achieving the cooking effect of the cooking appliance 100.

[0097] Other structures and operations of the cooking appliance 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0098] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0099] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "embodiment," "specific embodiment," and "example" indicates that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these 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 any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0100] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A base having a first mounting cavity with an open top; a water storage container, at least a portion of which is installed in the first installation cavity and has an annular water storage cavity, the water storage cavity extending along the circumference of the base; a steam generating assembly, the steam generating assembly being arranged on the base; The base includes a first support base, a second support base, and a connecting portion, wherein the first support base and the second support base are spaced apart in a height direction, and the connecting portion is connected between the second support base and the first support base to form a second mounting cavity, and the first mounting cavity is formed on the second support base. The cooking appliance further includes a second cooking container, and the second cooking container is mounted in the second mounting cavity; A first cooking container defines a first cooking cavity, the first cooking container is supported by the water storage container, and the first cooking cavity is communicated with the steam generating assembly.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The outer circumference of the water storage container extends downward and inwardly.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein A first avoidance groove for avoiding the display component is formed on the outer side of the water storage container, and a portion of the cavity wall of the first installation cavity protrudes inward to form an inner convex portion. The display component is installed in the inner convex portion, and the inner convex portion is located in the first avoidance groove.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The water storage container includes a water storage box having a bottom wall, an inner peripheral wall and an outer peripheral wall. The bottom wall is roughly annular, the inner peripheral wall is connected to the inner peripheral edge of the bottom wall, and the outer peripheral wall is connected to the outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that The water storage box is provided with a second avoidance groove, and the cooking appliance further comprises: A detection device is installed in the second avoidance groove and is used to detect the water in the water storage chamber. The second avoidance groove is formed on the inner side of the inner peripheral wall or the outer side of the outer peripheral wall.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, wherein: The water storage container further comprises an annular water storage cover, which is arranged on the water storage box to cooperate with the water storage box to define the water storage cavity.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that The top of the water storage box is open to form a water inlet, and the water storage cover is used to open and close the water inlet; or, The water storage cover is fixedly connected to the water storage box, and the water storage cover is provided with a water filling port.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The bottom wall of the water storage cavity is provided with a water outlet of the water storage container.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The water storage container is supported on the bottom surface of the first installation cavity; and / or, A support surface is provided at the outer edge of the cavity opening of the first installation cavity, and a support protrusion supported on the support surface is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the water storage container.

10. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The ratio of the maximum transverse dimension to the longitudinal dimension of the water storage container is greater than or equal to 5:

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11. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The water storage container is detachable relative to the base.

12. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The water storage container is disposed around at least a portion of the steam generating assembly and is detachable relative to the steam generating assembly.

13. The cooking appliance according to claim 12, wherein: The steam generating assembly includes a steam generator; and / or, The steam generating assembly includes a heating plate and a heating element. The water outlet of the water storage container is connected to the water inlet of the heating plate to supply water to the heating plate. The heating element is used to heat the water in the heating plate.

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