Cooking apparatus

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a cooking device, comprising: a base; a housing assembly movably arranged on the base; a heating assembly comprising a plurality of heating elements arranged on the base and / or the housing assembly; wherein the housing assembly is moved to a first range on the base, a first part of the heating assembly is operated, the housing assembly is moved to a second range on the base, a second part of the heating assembly is operated. In the technical scheme of the present application, a cooking device is used to realize the functions of closed cooking and open cooking, and the product power of the cooking device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically, to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, kitchens offer a variety of cooking appliances with different functions, but these appliances tend to be quite limited in functionality. In kitchens with limited countertop space, this often results in cluttered countertops and inconvenient food preparation. While existing multi-functional kitchen appliances offer some integrated features, in practice, different attachments need to be disassembled and assembled for different functions, making operation extremely cumbersome. Summary of the Invention

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

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide a cooking apparatus.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of the present invention provide a cooking device, comprising: a base; a housing assembly movably disposed on the base; and a heating assembly including a plurality of heating elements disposed on the base and / or the housing assembly; wherein, when the housing assembly moves on the base to a first range, a first portion of the heating assembly operates; and when the housing assembly moves on the base to a second range, a second portion of the heating assembly operates.

[0006] The cooking device provided according to embodiments of the present invention mainly includes a base, a housing assembly, and a heating element disposed within at least one of the above two structures. Specifically, the housing assembly is movable relative to the base, and different cooking effects can be achieved when the housing assembly moves to different positions relative to the base. The different cooking effects are achieved by controlling the operation of different heating elements. The base mainly serves to support the housing assembly and also provides a certain degree of support for the ingredients or auxiliary utensils used during cooking, and also provides space for the housing assembly to move.

[0007] It is important to emphasize that, for this solution, the heating element in the heating assembly can be flexibly and selectively arranged within at least one of the base and housing components, depending on different design and usage requirements, to facilitate cooking food at different locations. Furthermore, when the housing component moves to a first range on the base, the heating element in the first part can be a heating element located within the base, or a heating element located within the housing component, or even a combination of heating elements within the base and housing component cooking the food. Similarly, when the housing component moves to a second range, the heating element in the second part can be a heating element located within the base, or a heating element located within the housing component, or even a combination of heating elements within the base and housing component cooking the food.

[0008] It should also be noted that the heating element in operation within the first range of the housing assembly and the heating element in operation within the second range can be completely different and may also have some overlap.

[0009] The movement of the housing component relative to the base can be translation or rotation. The specific moving structure can be a part of the housing component or the entire housing component.

[0010] It should be emphasized that the functions within cooking equipment include, but are not limited to, microwave, steam, grill, electromagnetic, and gas cooking of ingredients.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the heating element specifically includes: a first type of heating element disposed within the housing assembly; and a second type of heating element disposed within the base; wherein, when the housing assembly moves, the first type of heating element and / or the second type of heating element operate.

[0012] In this technical solution, the heating elements are mainly divided into a first type of heating element and a second type of heating element according to their different installation positions. The first type of heating element is installed in the housing assembly, and the second type of heating element is installed in the base. When the housing assembly moves relative to the base, the corresponding equipment operation will be determined in the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element, thereby meeting the cooking needs of different spaces and functions.

[0013] The above technical solution also includes: a position sensor for detecting the relative position between the housing assembly and the base.

[0014] In this technical solution, by setting a position sensor, the position of the housing component relative to the base can be confirmed. Specifically, the position sensor can be set on the housing component or on the base. After confirming the relative position, it is convenient to control the specific operating functions according to the relative position, thereby improving the user experience.

[0015] Position sensors can include contact sensors and proximity sensors.

[0016] The above technical solution also includes: a controller, which is electrically connected to the first type of heating element, the second type of heating element and the position sensor, and the controller is used to control the operation of at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element according to the relative position.

[0017] In this technical solution, by setting up a controller and electrically connecting the controller to the first type of heating element, the second type of heating element, and the position sensor respectively, the specific heating element to be operated can be directly determined based on the relative position obtained by the position sensor, thereby controlling the operation of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element.

[0018] It should be emphasized that this solution adopts a fully automatic control method. During use, different cooking functions can be directly linked by changing the cavity, thereby meeting different cooking needs.

[0019] The above technical solution further includes: an interactive panel disposed on the base and / or housing assembly, the interactive panel being used to display at least one cooking function corresponding to the relative position between the housing assembly and the base; and a controller electrically connected to the interactive panel, the first type of heating element, and the second type of heating element, the controller being used to control the operation of at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element according to the selection command corresponding to the cooking function.

[0020] In this technical solution, an interactive panel can be set up to display multiple cooking functions. Specifically, the content displayed on the interactive panel corresponds to a relative position; that is, depending on the position of the housing component relative to the base, the interactive panel can directly display the cooking function corresponding to that position. Based on this, by setting up a controller, when the user selects a command through the interactive panel, the corresponding cooking function is determined. At this time, the controller will directly move the housing component according to the relative position of the cooking function. After moving it into position, it can control the operation of multiple heating elements, namely, at least one of the first type of heating element, according to the selection command. This allows different cooking functions to be selected based on the position of the housing component, reducing the user's learning cost and improving the user experience.

[0021] It should be noted that this solution is a semi-automatic control system for the cooking equipment. When displaying functions, only the cooking function corresponding to the current position will be shown for the user to select. After the user selects a function, the corresponding heating element will be controlled to operate and complete the cooking of the food.

[0022] The above technical solution further includes: an interactive panel disposed on the base and / or housing assembly, the interactive panel being used to display multiple cooking functions; and a controller electrically connected to the interactive panel, housing assembly, first type of heating element, and second type of heating element, the controller being used to control the housing assembly to move relative to the base to a position corresponding to the selection instruction corresponding to the cooking function, and the controller being used to control the operation of at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element according to the selection instruction.

[0023] In this technical solution, an interactive panel is provided on one or both of the base and housing assembly to display multiple cooking functions. Specifically, the interactive panel displays different cooking functions corresponding to different relative positions, i.e., multiple relationships are displayed on the interactive panel. Based on this, by setting a controller, when the user selects a certain cooking function, the controller directly moves the housing assembly, causing the cooking device to change to the corresponding form, and simultaneously controls the operation of the corresponding heating element, i.e., at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element, to facilitate cooking.

[0024] In this solution, the interactive panel displays the cooking functions that the machine can perform. After the user selects one of the functions, the machine automatically transforms the cavity into the corresponding shape.

[0025] In the above technical solution, one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element is a closed heating type heat source, and the other is an open heating type heat source.

[0026] In this technical solution, the first type of heating element can be a closed-loop heat source, including but not limited to steam, microwaves, etc., and the second type of heating element can be an open-loop heat source, including but not limited to electromagnetic heating, open flame heating, etc. Of course, the first type of heating element can also be an open-loop heat source, and the second type of heating element can be a closed-loop heat source.

[0027] In the above technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a first heating device, which is used to heat air, and the housing assembly is provided with an air vent that communicates with the cooking cavity.

[0028] In this technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a first heating device. By installing the first heating device within a fixed housing, air can be heated. An air vent is provided on the housing assembly, allowing the heated air to be delivered to the cooking chamber, facilitating the cooking of food within the chamber using hot air, thus achieving the effect of air heating. In other words, the first type of heating element includes a first heating device for air heating, enabling the cooking equipment to have an air frying function.

[0029] The first heating device can be a heating tube.

[0030] In the above technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a second heating device, which is used to generate microwaves fed into the cooking cavity.

[0031] In this technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a second heating device. By setting the second heating device inside the fixed housing, microwaves can be generated to microwave heat the food in the cooking cavity.

[0032] The second heating device can be a magnetron and a waveguide to generate microwaves and feed them into the cooking cavity.

[0033] It is understood that the first heating device and the second heating device can be installed simultaneously in the fixed housing, or one heating device can be selected to be installed in the fixed housing.

[0034] In the above technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a steam generator, which is located in the base or housing assembly. The base is provided with a steam port, and the steam generated by the steam generator is discharged into the cooking chamber through the steam port.

[0035] In this technical solution, the sealed heating type heat source includes a steam generator that can generate steam. By setting a steam port on the base, the steam generated by the steam generator can be discharged into the cooking cavity through the steam port, so as to realize the cooking process of using steam to cook the food in the cooking cavity.

[0036] It should be noted that the location of the steam generator is quite flexible. It can be placed on the base or inside the housing assembly. Regardless of the location, a steam vent is provided on the base. The steam vent needs to be connected to the cooking chamber and also to the steam generator to enable steaming cooking.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the open heating type heat source includes a third heating device, which is used to generate infrared light; wherein, the part of the side wall of the base near the cooking cavity that is opposite to the third heating device is made of light-transmitting material.

[0038] In this technical solution, a third heating device is also provided on the base. As an open heating type heat source, the third heating device can cook the food directly in front of it when it is in operation. Regardless of whether the food is in the cooking cavity, the third heating device can achieve heating. Specifically, the third heating device generates infrared light, which can be emitted outward through the side wall of the base near the cooking cavity. Since infrared light has energy, it can heat the food, thereby achieving cooking. Furthermore, the third heating device can be used to perform a baking cooking operation on the food.

[0039] In the above technical solution, the open heating type heat source includes a fourth heating device, which is used to generate a magnetic field.

[0040] In this technical solution, a fourth heating device is also provided on the base. The fourth heating device, as an open heating type heat source, generates a magnetic field. By staggering the third heating device and the fourth heating device, multiple eddy currents are generated between the magnetic field and the cooking utensils placed on the fourth heating device, thereby heating the food inside the cooking utensils. In other words, the fourth heating device achieves the effect of electromagnetic heating of the food.

[0041] In the above technical solution, the open heating type heat source also includes: a gas heating device, which is installed on the base and is used to generate an open flame.

[0042] In this technical solution, a gas heating device is also integrated on the base, which can be used to heat the cooking utensils with the open flame generated to facilitate the cooking of food.

[0043] In the above technical solutions, there is an overlapping area between the first range and the second range; or the first range and the second range are independent of each other.

[0044] In this technical solution, the first and second ranges may overlap, but the cooking functions will differ depending on the specific location. Alternatively, the first and second ranges may not overlap at all, in which case the two areas are independent, each with its own corresponding cooking function to meet different user needs.

[0045] In the above technical solution, the housing assembly specifically includes: a fixed housing, which is disposed on the base; a movable housing, which is movably connected to the fixed housing and is movable relative to the base, and is provided with a pick-up and put-out opening on the movable housing; and a door, which is movably connected to the movable housing and is used to open and close the pick-up and put-out opening.

[0046] In this technical solution, there are a fixed shell and a movable shell, which are set on a base. The base supports the two shells. The fixed shell is in a relatively fixed position on the base. By setting a movable shell that is movably connected to the fixed shell, the size of the cooking space in the cooking cavity can be adjusted when the movable shell moves relative to the base. Different cooking functions can then be activated according to different positions, which greatly satisfies the user experience and also greatly improves the space utilization rate.

[0047] The movement of the movable shell is relative to the base; the base itself remains unchanged. After the movable shell moves, part of the base is exposed. At this point, the heating element located within the base can be used for open-air cooking of the food placed on the base. Simultaneously, the cooking cavity is enclosed when the door is closed, and the heating element located within the shell assembly can be used to heat the food inside the cooking cavity. Furthermore, if the movable shell moves to its furthest position, completely enclosing the base, the cooking cavity space is maximized. In this case, the first or second part of the heating element, or all heating elements, can be used to heat the food inside the cooking cavity.

[0048] The door can be positioned on the side of the movable housing away from the fixed housing, so that the opening and closing of the door is not affected no matter how the movable housing moves relative to the fixed housing.

[0049] In the above technical solution, the fixed shell, the movable shell, and the base together form a cooking cavity, and the first volume of the cooking cavity when the movable shell moves to the first position is different from the second volume when the movable shell moves to the second position.

[0050] In this technical solution, the cooking cavity is formed by a fixed shell, a movable shell, and a base. When the movable shell moves, the size of the cooking cavity is adjusted. At this time, the cooking cavity is a closed space. The food inside the cooking cavity is put in and taken out mainly by opening and closing the door. When the door is open, food can be put into the cooking cavity, or the cooked food can be taken out through the opening.

[0051] When the movable shell moves, the cooking cavity has a first volume when it can move to the first position, and a second volume when it moves to the second position. By limiting the two volumes to be different, the space inside the cooking cavity can be adjusted according to the size of the food to be cooked. When the movable shell is moved to a smaller space, other food can be cooked using the space outside the cooking cavity on the base, which greatly improves the space utilization rate.

[0052] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0054] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0055] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0056] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0057] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0058] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0059] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0060] in, Figures 1 to 7 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0061] 100: Cooking equipment; 102: Base; 1022: Second type of heating element; 1024: Steam vent; 1026: Air vent; 104: Fixed housing; 1042: First type of heating element; 106: Movable housing; 1062: Loading / unloading port; 1064: Door; 1066: Primary housing; 107: Cooking cavity; 108: Guide rail; 1102: First heating device; 1104: Second heating device; 1106: Third heating device; 1108: Fourth heating device; 1110: Steam generator; 1112: Gas heating device. Detailed Implementation

[0062] To better understand the above-described objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the embodiments of 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.

[0063] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, embodiments of the invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0064] The following reference Figures 1 to 7 Some embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0065] Example 1

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the cooking device 100 proposed in this embodiment mainly includes a base 102, a housing assembly, and a heating component disposed within at least one of the above two structures. Specifically, the housing assembly is movable relative to the base 102. When the housing assembly moves to different positions relative to the base 102, different cooking effects can be achieved. The different cooking effects are achieved by controlling the operation of different heating components. The base 102 mainly serves to support the housing assembly and also provides support for the ingredients or auxiliary utensils used during cooking, and also provides space for the housing assembly to move.

[0067] It should be emphasized that, for this solution, the heating element in the heating assembly can be flexibly and selectively set in at least one of the base 102 and the housing assembly according to different design and usage requirements, so as to cook food in different locations.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the device can be moved to different positions as needed, that is, moved to different ranges. Of course, Figures 5 to 7 This is for illustrative purposes only and is not limited to the movement methods shown in the figure.

[0069] Furthermore, when the housing assembly moves to a first range on the base 102, the heating element in the first part can be a heating element disposed within the base 102, or a heating element disposed within the housing assembly, or even a combination of heating elements within the base 102 and the housing assembly cooking the food together. Similarly, when the housing assembly moves to a second range, the heating element in the second part can be a heating element disposed within the base 102, or a heating element disposed within the housing assembly, or even a combination of heating elements within the base 102 and the housing assembly cooking the food together.

[0070] It should also be noted that the heating element in operation within the first range of the housing assembly and the heating element in operation within the second range can be completely different and may also have some overlap.

[0071] The movement of the housing assembly relative to the base 102 can be translation or rotation. The specific moving structure can be part of the housing assembly or the entire housing assembly.

[0072] Furthermore, the housing assembly includes a fixed housing and a movable housing. Specifically, the fixed housing 104 is positioned relatively fixedly on the base 102. By providing a movable housing 106 movably connected to the fixed housing 104, the size of the cooking space within the cooking cavity can be adjusted when the movable housing 106 moves relative to the base 102. When the movable housing 106 is moved to a first position, the cooking cavity has a first volume, and when the movable housing 106 is moved to a second position, the space within the cooking cavity has a second volume. By limiting the two volumes to be different, the space within the cooking cavity can be adjusted according to the size of the ingredients to be cooked. When the movable housing 106 is moved to a smaller space, the space outside the cooking cavity on the base 102 can be used to cook other ingredients, greatly improving space utilization.

[0073] The movement of the movable housing 106 is relative to the base 102; the dimensions of the base 102 itself do not change, and a portion of the base 102 will be exposed after the movable housing 106 moves. Specifically, a guide rail 108 is provided on the movable housing 106 to allow the movable housing 106 to slide with the fixed housing 104. It should be noted that the design of the guide rail 108 ensures the stability of the moving direction of the movable housing 106, so that the movable housing 106 can move in a specified direction.

[0074] The guide rail 108 can be positioned inside the movable housing 106, outside the movable housing 106, or even on the bottom wall. It is only necessary to achieve a sliding connection between the movable housing 106 and the fixed housing 104.

[0075] Furthermore, the movable housing 106 includes multiple stage housings 1066, and the guide rail 108 is divided into multiple sub-rails. By setting guide blocks, it can cooperate with different sub-rails. Specifically, the guide blocks and sub-rails are respectively set on two adjacent stage housings 1066, which can make the two adjacent stage housings 1066 slide together. Thus, through the setting of multiple guide blocks and multiple sub-rails, multiple stage housings 1066 can slide together at one time, thereby making the entire movable housing 106 slide together with the fixed housing 104, realizing the effect of multi-level telescopic sliding, so as to adjust the space size inside the cooking cavity according to different usage needs.

[0076] It should be emphasized that the cooking cavity is formed by the fixed shell 104, the movable shell 106 and the base 102. When the movable shell 106 moves, the size of the cooking cavity will be adjusted. At this time, the cooking cavity is a closed space. The food inside the cooking cavity can be put in and taken out mainly by opening and closing the door 1064. When the door 1064 is open, food can be put into the cooking cavity, or the cooked food can be taken out through the take-out port 1062.

[0077] The door 1064 can be located on the side of the movable housing 106 away from the fixed housing 104, so as to ensure that the opening and closing of the door 1064 is not affected no matter how the movable housing 106 moves relative to the fixed housing 104.

[0078] It should be emphasized that the functions within the cooking equipment 100 include, but are not limited to, microwave, steam, bake, electromagnetic, and gas cooking of ingredients.

[0079] The heating elements are mainly divided into first-class heating elements and second-class heating elements according to their different installation positions. The first-class heating elements are installed in the housing assembly, and the second-class heating elements are installed in the base. When the housing assembly moves relative to the base, the corresponding equipment operation will be determined in the first-class heating elements and the second-class heating elements, thereby meeting the cooking needs of different spaces and functions.

[0080] Example 2

[0081] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooking device 100 proposed in this embodiment mainly includes a base 102, a housing assembly, and a heating component disposed within at least one of the above two structures. Specifically, the housing assembly is movable relative to the base 102. When the housing assembly moves to different positions relative to the base 102, different cooking effects can be achieved. The different cooking effects are achieved by controlling the operation of different heating components. The base 102 mainly serves to support the housing assembly and also provides support for the ingredients or auxiliary utensils used during cooking, and also provides space for the housing assembly to move.

[0082] Specifically, a position sensor can be set to confirm the position of the housing assembly relative to the base 102. Specifically, the position sensor can be set on the housing assembly or on the base 102. After confirming the relative position, it is convenient to control the specific operating functions according to the relative position, thereby improving the user experience.

[0083] Position sensors can include contact sensors and proximity sensors.

[0084] In one specific embodiment, a controller is provided and electrically connected to the first type of heating element 1042, the second type of heating element 1022, and a position sensor respectively. The controller can directly determine the specific heating element to be operated based on the relative position obtained by the position sensor, thereby controlling the operation of the first type of heating element 1042 and the second type of heating element 1022.

[0085] It should be emphasized that this solution adopts a fully automatic control method. During use, different cooking functions can be directly linked by changing the cavity, thereby meeting different cooking needs.

[0086] In another specific embodiment, an interactive panel is provided to display multiple cooking functions. Specifically, the content displayed on the interactive panel corresponds to a relative position; that is, depending on the position of the housing component relative to the base 102, the interactive panel can directly display the cooking function corresponding to that position. Based on this, by providing a controller, when the user selects a function through the interactive panel, the corresponding cooking function is determined. At this time, the controller directly moves the housing component according to the relative position of the cooking function. After moving it into position, it can control the operation of multiple heating elements, namely at least one of the first type of heating element 1042, according to the selection command. This allows different cooking functions to be selected based on the position of the housing component, reducing the user's learning cost and improving the user experience.

[0087] Furthermore, the first type of heating element 1042 can be a closed heating source, including but not limited to steam, microwave, etc., and the second type of heating element 1022 can be an open heating source, including but not limited to electromagnetic heating, open flame heating, etc. Of course, the first type of heating element 1042 can also be an open heating source, and the second type of heating element 1022 can be a closed heating source.

[0088] It should be noted that this solution is a semi-automatic control system for the cooking equipment. When displaying functions, only the cooking function corresponding to the current position will be shown for the user to select. After the user selects a function, the corresponding heating element will be controlled to operate and complete the cooking of the food.

[0089] In another specific embodiment, an interactive panel is provided on one or both of the base 102 and the housing assembly, which can display multiple cooking functions. Specifically, the interactive panel displays different cooking functions corresponding to different relative positions, that is, it displays multiple relationships. Based on this, by setting a controller, when the user selects a certain cooking function, the controller can directly control the movement of the housing assembly, causing the cooking device to change to the corresponding form, and simultaneously control the operation of the corresponding heating element, that is, at least one of the first type of heating element 1042 and the second type of heating element 1022, to facilitate cooking.

[0090] In this solution, the interactive panel displays the cooking functions that the machine can perform. After the user selects one of the functions, the machine automatically transforms the cavity into the corresponding shape.

[0091] It is important to emphasize that, for this solution, the heating element in the heating assembly can be flexibly and selectively disposed within at least one of the base 102 and the housing assembly, depending on different design and usage requirements, so as to cook food at different locations. Furthermore, when the housing assembly moves to a first range on the base 102, the heating element in the first part can be a heating element disposed within the base 102, or a heating element disposed within the housing assembly, or even a combination of heating elements within the base 102 and housing assembly to cook food. Similarly, when the housing assembly moves to a second range, the heating element in the second part can be a heating element disposed within the base 102, or a heating element disposed within the housing assembly, or even a combination of heating elements within the base 102 and housing assembly to cook food.

[0092] It should also be noted that the heating element in operation within the first range of the housing assembly and the heating element in operation within the second range can be completely different and may also have some overlap.

[0093] The movement of the housing assembly relative to the base 102 can be translation or rotation. The specific moving structure can be part of the housing assembly or the entire housing assembly.

[0094] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, a first heating device 1102 is provided inside the fixed housing 104 to heat the air. An air vent 1026 is provided on the fixed housing 104 to deliver the heated air to the cooking chamber, allowing the hot air to cook the food inside the chamber, thus achieving the effect of air heating. In other words, the first type of heating element 1042 includes a first heating device 1102 for air heating, enabling the cooking equipment 100 to have an air frying function. The first heating device 1102 can be a heating element.

[0095] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, a second heating device 1104 is provided inside the fixed housing 104, which can generate microwaves to heat the food in the cooking cavity. The second heating device 1104 can be a magnetron and a waveguide to generate microwaves and feed them into the cooking cavity.

[0096] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, a first heating device 1102 and a second heating device 1104 are provided inside the fixed housing 104.

[0097] It should be emphasized that the cooking cavity is formed by the fixed shell 104, the movable shell 106 and the base 102. When the movable shell 106 moves, the size of the cooking cavity will be adjusted. At this time, the cooking cavity is a closed space. The food inside the cooking cavity can be put in and taken out mainly by opening and closing the door 1064. When the door 1064 is open, food can be put into the cooking cavity, or the cooked food can be taken out through the take-out port 1062.

[0098] The door 1064 can be located on the side of the movable housing 106 away from the fixed housing 104, so as to ensure that the opening and closing of the door 1064 is not affected no matter how the movable housing 106 moves relative to the fixed housing 104.

[0099] It should be emphasized that the functions within the cooking equipment 100 include, but are not limited to, microwave, steam, bake, electromagnetic, and gas cooking of ingredients.

[0100] Example 3

[0101] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooking device 100 proposed in this embodiment mainly includes a base 102, a fixed housing 104, and a movable housing 106. The fixed housing 104 and the movable housing 106 are mounted on the base 102, which supports both housings and also provides support for ingredients or auxiliary utensils during cooking. Specifically, the fixed housing 104 is positioned relatively fixed on the base 102. By providing the movable housing 106, which is movably connected to the fixed housing 104, the size of the cooking space within the cooking cavity can be adjusted when the movable housing 106 moves relative to the base 102. When the movable housing 106 is moved to a first position, the cooking cavity has a first volume; when it is moved to a second position, the cooking cavity has a second volume. By limiting the two volumes to be different, the space within the cooking cavity can be adjusted according to the size of the ingredients to be cooked. When the movable housing 106 is moved to a smaller space, other ingredients can be cooked using the space outside the cooking cavity on the base 102, greatly improving space utilization.

[0102] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 7As shown, a third heating device 1106 is also provided on the base 102. When the third heating device 1106 is in working condition, it can cook the food that is facing the third heating device 1106. Regardless of whether the food is in the cooking cavity, the third heating device 1106 can achieve heating. Specifically, the third heating device 1106 generates infrared light, which can be emitted outward through the side wall of the base 102 near the cooking cavity. Since infrared light has energy, it can heat the food, thereby achieving cooking. Furthermore, the third heating device 1106 can be used to perform a baking cooking operation on the food.

[0103] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, a fourth heating device 1108 is also provided on the base 102. The fourth heating device 1108 generates a magnetic field. By staggering the third heating device 1106 and the fourth heating device 1108, multiple eddy currents are generated between the magnetic field and the cooking utensils placed on the fourth heating device 1108, thereby heating the food in the cooking utensils. In other words, the fourth heating device 1108 achieves the effect of electromagnetic heating of the food.

[0104] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, a gas heating device 1112 is also integrated on the base 102, which can use the open flame generated by it to heat the cooking utensils so as to cook the food.

[0105] The movement of the movable housing 106 is relative to the base 102; the dimensions of the base 102 itself do not change. After the movable housing 106 moves, part of the base 102 is exposed. At this time, the second type of heating element 1022 located inside the base 102 can be used for open cooking of the food placed on the base 102. Meanwhile, the cooking cavity is closed after the door 1064 is closed, and the food inside the cooking cavity can be heated using the first type of heating element 1042. Furthermore, if the movable housing 106 moves to its furthest position, completely enclosing the base 102, the cooking cavity space is at its maximum. At this time, the food inside the cooking cavity can be heated using either the second type of heating element 1022 or the first type of heating element 1042, or simultaneously using both.

[0106] It should be emphasized that the cooking cavity is formed by the fixed shell 104, the movable shell 106 and the base 102. When the movable shell 106 moves, the size of the cooking cavity will be adjusted. At this time, the cooking cavity is a closed space. The food inside the cooking cavity can be put in and taken out mainly by opening and closing the door 1064. When the door 1064 is open, food can be put into the cooking cavity, or the cooked food can be taken out through the take-out port 1062.

[0107] The door 1064 can be located on the side of the movable housing 106 away from the fixed housing 104, so as to ensure that the opening and closing of the door 1064 is not affected no matter how the movable housing 106 moves relative to the fixed housing 104.

[0108] It should be emphasized that the functions within the cooking equipment 100 include, but are not limited to, microwave, steam, bake, electromagnetic, and gas cooking of ingredients.

[0109] In any of the above embodiments, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a steam generator 1110 is provided to generate steam. By providing a steam port 1024 on the base 102, the steam generated by the steam generator 1110 can be discharged into the cooking cavity through the steam port 1024, so as to realize the cooking process of using steam to cook the food in the cooking cavity.

[0110] It should be noted that the position of the steam generator 1110 is quite flexible. It can be set on the base 102 or in the fixed housing 104. Regardless of the position, a steam port 1024 is provided on the base 102. The steam port 1024 needs to be connected to the cooking cavity and also needs to be connected to the steam generator 1110 in order to realize steam cooking.

[0111] Furthermore, for the movable housing 106, by providing a slide rail on the base 102, the movable housing 106 can slide relative to the base 102 using the slide rail, thereby realizing the space adjustment inside the cooking cavity on the one hand, and exposing part of the base 102 on the other hand, so as to use different heating elements to cook the food.

[0112] It should be noted that the slide rail is used to limit the sliding direction and sliding range of the movable housing 106 relative to the base 102. During sliding, the movable housing 106 and the fixed housing 104 are also connected.

[0113] In one specific embodiment, a Chinese-style multi-functional cooking platform is provided. The electrical compartment (i.e., the fixed housing 104) is located on the left side and includes control components such as a hot air assembly and a steam generator 1110 assembly. When the oven door (i.e., the door body 1064) is closed, the cavity (i.e., the cooking cavity) is in a closed state. This state is suitable for functions that require a sealed space, such as microwave, steam, and air frying. At this time, air is heated by the hot air assembly and can enter the cavity through the hot air mesh (i.e., the air vent 1026) to achieve the air frying function. The steam generator 1110 generates steam that enters the cavity through the steam outlet (i.e., the steam port 1024) to achieve the steaming function. The bottom infrared heating tube (i.e., the third heating device 1106) is working, and infrared light passes through the microcrystalline panel into the cavity to achieve the baking function.

[0114] In the above embodiment, the three-section cavity movable panel (i.e., the movable housing 106 composed of three stage shells 1066) can achieve reciprocating motion via the movable guide rail 108. By adjusting the three-section cavity movable panel, the various states of the cavity can be adjusted. When the cavity movable panel is fully extended, it can form as shown in the figure. Figure 1 The cavity is shown in its closed state. When the movable panel of the cavity extends or retracts a certain distance (i.e., one stage shell 1066 extends or retracts, leaving only two stage shells 1066 extended), it can form... Figure 2 State. When the cavity movable panel extends or retracts in two sections (i.e., both stage shells 1066 extend or retract, with only one stage shell 1066 extending), it can form Figure 3 State. When the movable panel of the cavity extends or retracts in three stages, it can form... Figure 4 State. At this time, the movable panel of the cavity is fully retracted into the electrical compartment. At this time, the microcrystalline panel (i.e., the top wall on the base 102) is in the open state. This state is suitable for functions used in open spaces, such as frying, grilling, electromagnetic heating, etc., realizing the compatibility of traditional gas and electric cookware.

[0115] In the above embodiments, the intermediate state of the chamber from fully expanded to fully folded allows for the simultaneous application of both closed and open chamber functions.

[0116] In the above embodiments, the shape of the cavity can be freely set according to the size of the ingredients, thereby reducing heat loss and speeding up the cooking process.

[0117] In the above embodiments, the cavity movable panel is detachable and can be fully washed with water after disassembly, achieving true easy cleaning.

[0118] In the above embodiment, when the movable panel of the cavity extends and retracts in three sections, it forms... Figure 5 The status makes it convenient to access cooking ingredients.

[0119] In the above embodiments, the extension and retraction of the cavity movable panel can be driven by a motor through a bottom chain, track, or rollers. Through the control of the electronic control program, it can achieve automatic extension and retraction, or it can be manually pushed and pulled for adjustment.

[0120] In the above embodiments, the multi-functional cooking platform includes an automatic menu, which can automatically adjust the cavity shape according to the cuisine by inputting dishes via voice or control.

[0121] In the above embodiments, the microcrystalline panel has a built-in sensing element that can identify the size of the container to adjust the cooking mode.

[0122] Through the embodiments of the present invention, a cooking device is used to realize the functions of closed cooking and open cooking, thereby improving the product competitiveness of the cooking device.

[0123] In this invention, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" 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.

[0124] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit 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 this invention.

[0125] In the description of this specification, 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 present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0126] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present 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: Base; The housing assembly is movably mounted on the base; The heating assembly includes a plurality of heating elements disposed on the base and / or the housing assembly; In this process, the housing assembly moves on the base to a first range, and a first part of the heating assembly operates; the housing assembly moves on the base to a second range, and a second part of the heating assembly operates. The heating element specifically includes: The first type of heating element is disposed within the housing assembly; The second type of heating element is disposed within the base; During this process, the housing assembly moves, and the first type of heating element and / or the second type of heating element operates. The housing assembly specifically includes: A fixed housing is mounted on the base; A movable housing is movably connected to the fixed housing, and the movable housing is movable relative to the base.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A position sensor is used to detect the relative position between the housing assembly and the base.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A controller is electrically connected to the first type of heating element, the second type of heating element, and the position sensor, and the controller is used to control the operation of at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element according to the relative position.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: An interactive panel, disposed on the base and / or the housing assembly, is used to display at least one cooking function corresponding to the relative position; A controller is electrically connected to the interactive panel, the first type of heating element, and the second type of heating element. The controller is used to control the operation of at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element according to the selection command corresponding to the cooking function.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: An interactive panel is disposed on the base and / or the housing assembly, the interactive panel being used to display multiple cooking functions; The controller is electrically connected to the interactive panel, the housing assembly, the first type of heating element, and the second type of heating element. The controller is used to control the housing assembly to move to the relative position corresponding to the selection instruction corresponding to the cooking function, and the controller is used to control at least one of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element to operate according to the selection instruction.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first type of heating element and the second type of heating element is a closed heating type heat source, and the other is an open heating type heat source.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealed heating type heat source includes a first heating device for heating air, and the housing assembly is provided with an air vent communicating with the cooking cavity.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealed heating type heat source includes a second heating device, which is used to generate microwaves fed into the cooking cavity.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealed heating type heat source includes a steam generator, which is located in the base or the housing assembly. The base is provided with a steam port, and the steam generated by the steam generator is discharged into the cooking chamber through the steam port.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The open heating type heat source includes a third heating device, which is used to generate infrared light; The portion of the side wall of the base near the cooking cavity that is opposite to the third heating device is made of a light-transmitting material.

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The open heating type heat source includes a fourth heating device, which is used to generate a magnetic field.

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The open heating type heat source includes a gas heating device, which is disposed on the base and is used to generate an open flame.

13. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, There is an overlapping area between the first range and the second range; or The first range and the second range are independent of each other.

14. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The movable housing is movable relative to the base, and the movable housing is provided with a pick-up and put-out port; The door body is movably connected to the movable housing, and the door body is used to open and close the loading and unloading port.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The fixed housing, the movable housing, and the base together form a cooking cavity, and the cooking cavity has a first volume when the movable housing moves to a first position and a second volume when the movable housing moves to a second position.

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