A camera system and a cooking device

Abstract

The application provides a camera system and a cooking device. The camera system is used for the cooking device. The cooking device comprises a box body and a camera mechanism arranged on a cavity of a heating cavity of the box body. The camera system comprises an air duct mechanism and the camera mechanism. The air duct mechanism is formed with an air duct. The camera mechanism is arranged at an air outlet of the air duct. The air duct mechanism is located outside a top wall of the cavity of the heating cavity. An air inlet of the air duct is arranged on the same side as a rear wall of the cavity of the heating cavity. The application can improve the heat dissipation effect, reduce the influence of temperature change in the heating cavity on the camera mechanism, improve the reliability of the camera mechanism, and thus improve the intelligent identification performance of the cooking device. The application is convenient to assemble, has higher aesthetics, can reduce production cost, and can improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a camera system and cooking equipment. Background Art

[0002] In today's society, various cooking appliances are gradually becoming one of the most common kitchen appliances in people's daily lives. With the continuous development of intelligent recognition related technologies, people's demand for intelligent recognition of cooking appliances is gradually emerging.

[0003] The intelligent recognition function requires the use of a camera mechanism. In the existing technology, how to further reduce the impact of the temperature increase in the heating chamber of the cooking equipment on the camera mechanism and improve the heat dissipation performance of the camera mechanism is one of the issues that technical personnel in this field have always focused on. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a camera system and cooking equipment, which can improve the heat dissipation effect, reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber on the camera mechanism, improve the reliability of the camera mechanism, and thus improve the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking equipment. It is easy to assemble and has a higher aesthetics, can reduce production costs, and can improve the user experience.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a camera system, which is used for cooking equipment. The cooking equipment includes a box body and a camera mechanism arranged on the top wall of the heating cavity of the box body. The camera system includes a duct mechanism and a camera mechanism, and the duct mechanism forms an air duct; the camera mechanism is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct; wherein the duct mechanism is located outside the top wall of the cavity of the heating cavity, and the air inlet of the air duct is arranged on the same side as the rear wall of the cavity of the heating cavity.

[0006] Among them, the air duct includes a first air duct and a second air duct, and the air duct mechanism includes a shell, a fan, and an air duct. The shell forms a first air duct, and the air inlet of the first air duct serves as the air inlet of the air duct; the fan is arranged in the first air duct; the air duct forms a second air duct connected to the first air duct, and the air outlet of the second air duct serves as the air outlet of the air duct.

[0007] Among them, the first air duct includes a first sub-air duct and a first accommodating chamber, the first accommodating chamber is also connected to the external environment, and the first sub-air duct is also connected to the second air duct; the air duct mechanism also includes a fan bracket, the fan bracket is arranged in the first accommodating chamber, and the fan bracket is provided with a second accommodating chamber, the fan is arranged in the second accommodating chamber, and the second accommodating chamber is provided with an air inlet connected to the first accommodating chamber and an air outlet connected to the air duct.

[0008] Among them, the fan includes a DC fan, and a negative pressure chamber connected to the second accommodating chamber is formed between the fan bracket and the inner wall of the first accommodating chamber; wherein, the negative pressure chamber is located at the end of the DC fan, and the air outlet of the second accommodating chamber is located on the outer peripheral side of the DC fan.

[0009] The camera mechanism includes a mounting mechanism and a camera assembly. The mounting mechanism is mounted at a mounting hole of the heating chamber; and the camera assembly is mounted on the mounting mechanism.

[0010] The mounting mechanism includes a mounting seat, which is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct, and the camera assembly is mounted on the mounting seat.

[0011] Among them, the mounting seat is provided with a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity that are connected. The first mounting cavity is provided with an air outlet, and the second mounting cavity is provided with an air inlet. The first mounting cavity is used to install the camera component, and the second mounting cavity is used to install the control component.

[0012] Wherein, an arc-shaped guide plate is provided in the first installation cavity to form an arc-shaped air duct in the first installation cavity.

[0013] The camera mechanism is arranged on the same side as the opening of the heating chamber.

[0014] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application further provides a cooking device, wherein the cooking device includes a box and the above-mentioned camera system, the box is formed with a heating cavity; the camera system is arranged in the box.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the camera mechanism of the present application can capture food images, which can improve the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking device; the camera mechanism is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct mechanism, which can directly deliver cold air to the area where cooling is required, which can improve the high temperature resistance of the camera mechanism, thereby improving the anti-interference ability of the camera mechanism and improving the reliability of the camera mechanism; the air duct mechanism is arranged outside the top wall of the heating chamber, which can reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber on the air duct mechanism, improve the anti-interference ability of the air duct mechanism, and is placed outside the top wall for easy assembly and reduced production costs; further, the air inlet of the air duct mechanism is arranged on the same side as the rear wall of the heating chamber, so that cold air flows in from the rear wall of the heating chamber, and the air inlet does not occupy the space on the open side of the heating chamber, which can reduce the impact of the air inlet on the daily use of the user and improve the aesthetics. Therefore, the present application can improve the heat dissipation effect, reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber on the camera mechanism, improve the reliability of the camera mechanism, thereby improving the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking device, facilitate assembly and improve the aesthetics, reduce production costs, and improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive efforts. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 is a side view schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cooking device of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of the cooking device of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a partial structure of an embodiment of the camera system of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of part of the air duct mechanism of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of this application without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] The terms "first", "second", etc. in this application are used to distinguish different objects rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "include", "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0024] It should be noted that when an element is fixed to another element, it includes fixing the element directly to the other element, or fixing the element to the other element through at least one other element in the middle. When an element is connected to another element, it includes connecting the element directly to the other element, or connecting the element to the other element through at least one other element in the middle.

[0025] This application first proposes a cooking device, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 This is a side view of an embodiment of the cooking device of the present application. Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the cooking device of the present application. Figure 3This is a structural diagram of a partial structure of an embodiment of the camera system of the present application. Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of part of the air duct mechanism of this application. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment. The cooking device includes a housing 01 and a camera system 02. Housing 01 defines a heating chamber 10. Camera system 02 is disposed within housing 01 and includes an air duct mechanism 21 and a camera mechanism 22. Air duct mechanism 21 defines an air duct. Camera mechanism 22 is disposed on the top wall 11 of the heating chamber 10 of housing 01 and is located at the air outlet of the air duct. Air duct mechanism 21 is located outside the top wall 11 of the heating chamber 10, with the air inlet of the air duct located on the same side as the rear wall of the heating chamber 10. Camera mechanism 22 is disposed on the same side as the opening of the heating chamber 10.

[0026] The camera system 02 of this embodiment includes an air duct mechanism 21 and a camera mechanism 22. The air duct mechanism 21 is used to guide cold air to the camera mechanism 22. The air duct mechanism 21 is located outside the top wall 11 of the cavity of the heating cavity 10 and is located inside the box body 01. The air inlet of the air duct is set on the same side as the rear wall of the cavity of the heating cavity 10. Cold air flows in from the rear wall of the cavity of the heating cavity 10 and flows to the camera mechanism 22 through the air duct mechanism 21; the camera mechanism 22 is located on the top wall 11 of the cavity of the heating cavity 10 and at the air outlet of the air duct, and is set on the same side as the opening of the cavity of the heating cavity 10 (usually the side where the oven door of the cooking equipment is located).

[0027] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned setting is that the camera mechanism 22 can capture food images, which can improve the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking equipment; the camera mechanism 22 is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct mechanism 21, which can directly deliver cold air to the place where cooling is required, which can improve the high temperature resistance of the camera mechanism 22, and thus improve the anti-interference ability of the camera mechanism 22, and can improve the reliability of the camera mechanism 22; the air duct mechanism 21 is arranged outside the top wall 11 of the cavity of the heating chamber 10, which can reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber 10 on the air duct mechanism 21, improve the anti-interference ability of the air duct mechanism 21, and is placed outside the top wall 11 for easy assembly, thereby reducing production costs; further, the air inlet of the air duct mechanism 21 is arranged on the same side as the rear wall of the cavity of the heating chamber 10, so that cold air flows in from the rear wall of the cavity of the heating chamber 10, and the air inlet does not occupy the space on the opening side of the cavity of the heating chamber 10, which can reduce the impact of setting the air inlet on the daily use of the user and improve the aesthetics. Therefore, this embodiment can improve the heat dissipation effect, reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber 10 on the camera mechanism 22, improve the anti-interference performance of the camera mechanism 22, and thus improve the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking equipment, facilitate assembly and have a higher aesthetics, reduce production costs, and improve the user experience.

[0028] It should be noted that the camera system 02 can be used in a microwave oven, which includes a housing 01 and a camera system 02. The housing 01 defines a heating chamber 10, and the camera system 02 is disposed within the housing 01. The camera system 02 can also be used in other similar cooking appliances, such as microwave ovens, steamers, or ovens.

[0029] Optionally, the camera mechanism 22 is arranged on the same side as the opening of the cavity of the heating cavity 10, so that the camera mechanism 22 can be closer to the viewing angle of the user when checking the cooking status of food at the oven door, and thus the image captured by the camera mechanism 22 can be closer to the user's daily use scenario, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0030] In another embodiment, the camera mechanism and the side wall of the heating chamber are arranged on the same side, which can reduce the distance between the camera mechanism and the air inlet of the air duct mechanism, thereby reducing the cooling consumption of the cold air in the air duct mechanism, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the heat exchange between the camera mechanism and the cold air, and thus improving the heat dissipation performance of the camera system.

[0031] Optionally, the camera mechanism 22 can be set in the middle position of the top of the opening side of the cavity body of the heating cavity 10, so that the camera mechanism 22 can be closer to the viewing angle of the user when checking the cooking status of food at the oven door, and thus the image captured by the camera mechanism 22 can be closer to the user's daily use scenario, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0032] Optionally, the air duct includes a first air duct and a second air duct, and the air duct mechanism 21 includes a shell 211, a fan 212, and an air duct 213. The shell 211 forms a first air duct, and the air inlet of the first air duct serves as the air inlet of the air duct; the fan 212 is arranged in the first air duct; the air duct 213 forms a second air duct connected to the first air duct, and the air outlet of the second air duct serves as the air outlet of the air duct.

[0033] Specifically, the fan 212 is disposed in the housing 211 , and the fan 212 works to control the cold air to enter the first air duct from the air inlet, and then enter the second air duct through the first air duct. The cold air is output from the second air duct and then enters the camera mechanism 22 .

[0034] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned arrangement is that the arrangement of the fan 212 can provide power for the introduction of cold air, thereby improving the air guiding convenience of the air duct mechanism 21; the second air duct formed in the air duct 213 can smoothly introduce the cold air in the first air duct into the camera mechanism 22, so the arrangement of the air duct 213 can improve the installation convenience and the flexibility in setting the position of the camera mechanism 22; the fan 212 is arranged in the first air duct, so that the fan 212 can be close to the air inlet of the first air duct, which can improve the air guiding performance of the fan 212, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the air duct mechanism 21.

[0035] In other embodiments, the relative positions of the air duct mechanism and the camera mechanism can also be changed so that the air outlet of the first air duct of the air duct mechanism can be directly connected to the camera mechanism, reducing the distance from the air inlet to the camera mechanism, thereby reducing the cooling consumption when the cold air is guided in the air duct, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the cold air and the camera mechanism, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the air duct mechanism on the camera mechanism, and thereby improving the high temperature resistance of the camera system.

[0036] Optionally, the first air duct includes a first sub-air duct 2111 and a first accommodating chamber 2112, the first accommodating chamber 2112 is also connected to the external environment, and the first sub-air duct 2111 is also connected to the second air duct; the air duct mechanism 21 also includes a fan bracket 214, which is arranged in the first accommodating chamber 2112, and the fan bracket 214 is provided with a second accommodating chamber, the fan 212 is arranged in the second accommodating chamber, and the second accommodating chamber is provided with an air inlet connected to the first accommodating chamber 2112 and an air outlet connected to the air duct 213.

[0037] Specifically, the first accommodating chamber 2112 is connected to the first sub-air duct 2111 and the external environment. Under the action of the fan 212, cold air enters the first accommodating chamber 2112 from the external environment, then enters the second accommodating chamber, and is then guided to the first sub-air duct 2111 through the air outlet of the second accommodating chamber, and then flows into the second air duct formed by the air duct 213. The cold air is output from the second air duct and enters the camera mechanism 22.

[0038] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned arrangement is that a first sub-duct 2111 and a first accommodating cavity 2112 are formed in the first air duct, which is convenient for accommodating the fan bracket 214 and the fan 212. The second accommodating cavity in the fan bracket 214 is convenient for accommodating the fan 212, and can enable the cold air introduced by the fan to flow out to the second air duct more smoothly through the first sub-duct 2111, thereby reducing the energy loss of the cold air during the diversion process.

[0039] Optionally, the fan 212 includes a DC fan, and a negative pressure chamber 215 connected to the second accommodating chamber is formed between the fan bracket 214 and the inner wall of the first accommodating chamber 2112; wherein, the negative pressure chamber 215 is located at the end of the DC fan, and the air outlet of the second accommodating chamber is located on the outer peripheral side of the DC fan.

[0040] A DC fan is a fan that converts DC power into mechanical energy by rotating a DC motor through input of DC power. The DC fan has low loss and high efficiency, and its speed control is not only simple but also has better speed regulation performance, which can improve the heat dissipation efficiency and ease of use of the air duct mechanism 21. The negative pressure chamber 215 is located at the end of the DC fan, and the air outlet of the second accommodating chamber is located on the outer peripheral side of the DC fan, so that the DC fan can throw the cold air into the first sub-duct 2111, which can facilitate the smooth flow of cold air into the first sub-duct 2111. This structure has low cost, large air volume, low noise, low energy consumption, stable operation, long service life, and better cooling and ventilation effects.

[0041] Optionally, the camera mechanism 22 includes a mounting mechanism 03 and a camera assembly 04 . The mounting mechanism 03 is mounted at a mounting hole of the heating chamber 10 ; and the camera assembly 04 is mounted on the mounting mechanism 03 .

[0042] Specifically, the camera assembly 04 is fixed to the mounting hole of the heating chamber 10 through the mounting mechanism 03, which can improve the position stability of the camera assembly 04 and improve the anti-interference ability of the camera assembly 04, such as anti-microwave interference, anti-high temperature interference, etc.

[0043] In other embodiments, the camera mechanism may not include an additional mounting mechanism, and the camera component is arranged at the air outlet. The camera component can be directly arranged on the mounting hole of the heating chamber, for example, it can be fixed by bolts and nuts, etc., which can reduce the assembly components of the product and reduce costs.

[0044] Optionally, the mounting mechanism 03 includes a first mounting member 31, a second mounting member 32, and a first thermal insulation member 33. The first mounting member 31 is provided with a first through hole 311, and the camera assembly 04 is arranged on the side of the first mounting member 31 away from the second mounting member 32; the second mounting member 32 is provided with a second through hole 321; the first thermal insulation member 33 is provided with a third through hole 331, which is arranged between the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32, and the third through hole 331 is respectively connected to the first through hole 311 and the second through hole 321 to form a camera hole.

[0045] With the advancement of technology and intelligent hardware, smart cooking products are becoming a trend in the future of cooking products. While ovens and steam ovens with smart recognition capabilities are already available on the market, microwave ovens with smart recognition have yet to be developed. Unlike ordinary ovens, products that combine microwave and steam functions require smart recognition, requiring solutions for both steam sealing and microwave leakage, as well as ensuring proper recording and heat dissipation for the camera assembly 04.

[0046] In the prior art, the camera assembly 04 in an oven or steam oven is generally installed on the oven door of the entire machine. Since the oven or steam oven does not need to consider the problem of microwave leakage, the camera assembly 04 can be directly fixed on the oven door. However, for a microwave-steam-bake all-in-one machine, a metal door body needs to be provided on the oven door to prevent microwave leakage. How to design an installation mechanism 03 for the camera assembly 04 of the microwave-steam-bake all-in-one machine so that the camera assembly 04 can meet the product's functional requirements for sealing, microwave leakage prevention, etc. when realizing normal shooting functions, and can improve the heat dissipation and anti-interference performance of the camera assembly 04, is a problem that needs to be urgently solved by technical personnel in this field.

[0047] It should be noted that the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are respectively located on both sides of the mounting hole of the heating chamber 10 . The mounting mechanism 03 can be fixed on the cavity body of the heating chamber 10 by connecting the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 .

[0048] The beneficial effect of the above arrangement is that the first through hole 311, the second through hole 321, the third through hole 331, and the mounting hole are connected to form a camera hole, and the camera assembly 04 is arranged on the mounting mechanism 03. The setting of the camera hole can facilitate the camera assembly 04 to take pictures through the camera hole to realize the intelligent recognition function; the setting of the first heat insulation sheet can improve the heat insulation effect between the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32, thereby improving the heat insulation performance of the mounting mechanism 03, thereby reducing the interference effect of the temperature change in the heating chamber 10 on the camera assembly 04; the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are respectively located in the heating chamber 10 On both sides of the mounting hole, the first heat insulating member 33 is disposed between the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32. The first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are fixedly connected, so that the entire mounting mechanism 03 can be fixedly mounted on the mounting hole, which can improve the structural stability and sealing of the mounting mechanism 03, thereby improving the stability of the camera assembly 04, thereby improving the photographic effect, thereby improving the intelligent recognition effect of the product, and improving the user experience; the camera assembly 04 is disposed on the side of the first mounting member 31 away from the second mounting member 32, which can reduce the impact of temperature changes in the heating chamber 10 on the camera assembly 04. Therefore, the design of this embodiment can improve the sealing of the mounting hole, improve the stability of the mounting mechanism 03, thereby improving the structural stability and photographic effect of the camera assembly 04, thereby improving the intelligent recognition function of the cooking device and improving the user experience.

[0049] It should be noted that the mounting mechanism 03 of the present application can also be used for other cooking equipment such as microwave ovens, steamers or ovens.

[0050] Optionally, the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are metal structures, which can reduce microwave leakage, further improve the microwave leakage prevention capability of the product, and improve the anti-interference capability of the camera component 04, thereby improving the photographic effect.

[0051] Optionally, the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are made of aluminum alloy, which can reduce production costs.

[0052] Optionally, the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 may be fixed by screws, which may improve the stability of the mounting mechanism 03 .

[0053] In other embodiments, the first mounting member and the second mounting member may be fixed by snapping or by welding, gluing, etc., which is not specifically limited.

[0054] In other embodiments, the first thermal insulation member may also be replaced with a metal mesh. The provision of the metal mesh may further reduce microwave leakage from the heating cavity, thereby improving the anti-interference capability of the camera assembly.

[0055] Optionally, the mounting mechanism 03 further includes a second heat insulating member 34 , which is disposed on a side of the first mounting member 31 facing away from the second mounting member 32 .

[0056] In one application scenario, thermal insulation is provided outside the heating chamber 10. A fifth through-hole is provided in the thermal insulation at the mounting hole of the heating chamber 10. The first mounting member 31 is located within the fifth through-hole and abuts against the sidewall of the fifth through-hole. The second thermal insulation member 34 is provided on the side of the first mounting member 31 facing away from the second mounting member 32, abutting against the first mounting member 31 and the sidewall of the fifth through-hole. In other words, a portion of the second thermal insulation member 34 on the side closest to the heating chamber 10 abuts against the side of the thermal insulation away from the heating chamber 10. The camera assembly 04 is provided on the side of the second thermal insulation member 34 away from the first mounting member 31.

[0057] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned arrangement is that the mounting mechanism 03 is provided with a second thermal insulation member 34, and the second thermal insulation member 34 is arranged outside the heating chamber 10, and is arranged on the side of the first mounting member 31 away from the second mounting member 32, which can reduce the heat conduction between the first mounting member 31 and the camera component 04, improve the thermal insulation effect, reduce the interference of the temperature increase in the heating chamber 10 on the camera component 04, and improve the anti-interference ability of the camera component 04.

[0058] Optionally, the second thermal insulation member 34 is an integrally formed structure with a sixth through hole provided in the middle thereof to form a camera hole, facilitating the camera assembly 04 to take photos or videos through the camera hole. In other embodiments, the second thermal insulation member 34 may also be formed by splicing around the first through hole 311, without limitation.

[0059] Optionally, a plurality of mounting posts are provided on the side of the first mounting member 31 facing away from the second mounting member 32. The second thermal insulation member 34 is provided with a plurality of openings corresponding to the mounting posts. The mounting posts pass through the corresponding openings, thereby securing the second thermal insulation member 34 to the side of the first mounting member 31 facing away from the second mounting member 32. This arrangement can improve the positional stability of the second thermal insulation member 34, thereby enhancing its thermal insulation effect. In other embodiments, the thermal insulation cotton can be secured to the first mounting member 31 by other means, such as gluing.

[0060] Optionally, the second thermal insulation member 34 may be a mica sheet. The mica sheet has good high temperature resistance and thermal insulation properties, can withstand insulation requirements in a high temperature environment, and can effectively isolate heat and noise.

[0061] Optionally, a mounting groove is formed between the side wall of the first mounting member 31 and the side wall of the second mounting member 32 for setting the side wall of the mounting hole.

[0062] After the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are snapped together and fixed, a mounting groove is formed between the side walls of the first mounting member 31 and the side walls of the second mounting member 32. This mounting groove can accommodate the side walls of the mounting hole and tightly abut against them. Specifically, the side walls of the first mounting member 31 abut against the inner side wall of the heating chamber 10, that is, the side wall of the mounting hole facing the heating chamber 10; the side walls of the second mounting member 32 abut against the outer side wall of the heating chamber 10, that is, the side wall of the mounting hole facing away from the heating chamber 10. This arrangement can improve the sealing of the mounting hole, reduce the risk of microwave leakage at the mounting hole, and enhance the anti-interference capability of the camera assembly 04.

[0063] In other embodiments, the first mounting member and the second mounting member may also be welded or bonded to the side walls of the mounting hole of the heating chamber 10 .

[0064] Optionally, a groove is formed on one side of the second mounting member 32 close to the first mounting member 31 , and the mounting mechanism 03 further includes a transparent heat insulation component 35 disposed in the groove.

[0065] Specifically, a groove is formed on one side of the second mounting member 32 close to the first mounting member 31 , and the transparent heat insulation component 35 is disposed in the groove and abuts against the inner wall of the groove, that is, the transparent heat insulation component 35 is disposed in the camera hole.

[0066] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned arrangement is that the transparent heat-insulating component 35 is arranged in the camera hole, which can isolate the high temperature in the cavity while allowing the camera component 04 to take photos and videos through the camera hole, and can also play the role of steam sealing, which can not only reduce the impact of the camera mechanism 22 on the internal heating environment of the cooking equipment, but also improve the anti-interference ability of the camera component 04 and increase the service life of the camera component 04.

[0067] Optionally, the first portion of the second mounting member 32 is located inside the heating chamber 10, and the second portion of the second mounting member 32 extends through the mounting hole in a direction away from the heating chamber 10. The outer sidewall of the second portion of the second mounting member 32 abuts against the sidewall of the mounting hole, the sidewall of the third through hole 331, and the inner sidewall of the first mounting member 31, wherein the first mounting member 31 is located outside the heating chamber 10. This arrangement can further improve the stability and sealing effect of the mounting mechanism 03, thereby reducing microwave leakage and improving the sealing and safety of the product. In addition, the second portion of the second mounting member 32 extends through the mounting hole in a direction away from the heating chamber 10 and engages with the first mounting member 31, which can improve the assembly convenience of the product.

[0068] In other embodiments, a groove may be formed on a side of the first mounting member proximate to the second mounting member, and the mounting mechanism may further include a transparent heat-insulating assembly disposed within the groove. The first portion of the first mounting member may be located outside the heating chamber, and the second portion of the first mounting member may extend toward the heating chamber and through the mounting hole. The outer wall of the second portion of the first mounting member may closely abut the side wall of the mounting hole, the side wall of the third through hole, and the inner wall of the second mounting member, wherein the second mounting member is disposed within the heating chamber. This arrangement may also improve the stability and sealing effect of the mounting mechanism, thereby reducing microwave leakage and improving the sealing and safety of the product.

[0069] Optionally, the transparent insulation assembly 35 includes a first glass sheet 351, a second glass sheet 352, and a first sealing ring 353. The first glass sheet 351 is arranged away from the first mounting member 31; the second glass sheet 352 is arranged on the side of the first glass sheet 351 away from the first mounting member 31; and the first sealing ring 353 is arranged between the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352.

[0070] Specifically, the transparent insulation assembly 35 is composed of a first glass sheet 351, a second glass sheet 352, and a first sealing ring 353. The side walls of the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352 abut against the side walls of the groove to form a sealing structure; the first glass sheet 351 is arranged on the side of the first mounting member 31 close to the heating chamber 10, and is arranged away from the first mounting member 31 and abuts against the first mounting member 31 to form a sealing structure; the second glass sheet 352 is arranged on the side of the first glass sheet 351 away from the first mounting member 31, and the second glass sheet 352 abuts against the second mounting member 32 to form a sealing structure; the first sealing ring 353 is arranged between the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352, and abuts against the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352 respectively.

[0071] The beneficial effect of the above arrangement is that the first glass piece 351 is arranged away from the first mounting member 31, and the second glass piece 352 is arranged on the side of the first glass piece 351 away from the first mounting member 31, so that the transparent heat-insulating assembly 35 can be surrounded by the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 in the groove, which can protect the first glass piece 351 and the second glass piece 352 and improve its anti-interference ability; the side walls of the first glass piece 351 and the second glass piece 352 abut against the side walls of the groove to form a sealing structure, and the first glass piece 351 abuts on the first mounting member 31 to form a sealing structure, and the second glass piece 352 The two glass sheets 352 abut against the second mounting member 32 to form a sealing structure, which can enhance the sealing effect between the transparent heat-insulating component 35 and the groove, and can form a hollow glass structure to further improve the heat-insulating effect; further, the first sealing ring 353 is arranged between the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352, and abuts against the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352 respectively, which can further enhance the sealing effect between the transparent heat-insulating component 35 and the groove, and can enhance the stability of the hollow glass structure, and can further improve the heat-insulating effect without affecting the function of the camera hole.

[0072] Furthermore, the first mounting member 31 and the second mounting member 32 are snap-fitted to fix the transparent heat insulation component 35, and the assembly consisting of the transparent heat insulation component 35, the first mounting member 31, and the second mounting member 32 is arranged as a whole on the side of the camera component 04 close to the heating chamber 10, which can improve the anti-interference ability of the camera component 04, thereby improving the overall heat insulation effect and microwave leakage prevention effect of the camera mechanism 22.

[0073] Optionally, the first glass sheet 351 and the second glass sheet 352 are both low-emissivity glass. Low-emissivity glass is a film-based product composed of multiple layers of metal or other compounds coated on the glass surface. The coating layer has the characteristics of high transmittance of visible light and high reflection of mid- and far-infrared rays. Compared with ordinary glass and traditional architectural coated glass, it has excellent heat insulation effect and good light transmittance.

[0074] Alternatively, the first sealing ring 353 may be a silicone ring. Silicone is a rubber material that has excellent heat resistance, low-temperature elasticity, and particularly excellent resistance to oxidation and ozone. Using a silicone ring can improve the service life and sealing performance of the first sealing ring 353.

[0075] In other embodiments, the transparent heat-insulating assembly may also include only glass sheets, or use other light-transmitting and heat-insulating materials, which are not specifically limited.

[0076] Optionally, the mounting mechanism 03 may further include a second sealing ring. An mounting groove is formed between the second mounting member 32 and the inner wall of the heating chamber 10. A second sealing ring is arranged in the mounting groove to improve the sealing effect between the second mounting member 32 and the heating chamber 10 and improve the sealing performance at the mounting hole.

[0077] Optionally, the second sealing ring may be a silicone sealing ring, and its working principle and structure may refer to the first sealing ring 353 described above.

[0078] Optionally, the first mounting member 31 is provided with a plurality of fourth through holes 312 arranged around the outer periphery of the first through hole 311 .

[0079] Specifically, the first mounting member 31 is provided with a plurality of fourth through holes 312 on the periphery of the first through hole 311 . The fourth through holes 312 can be used for heat dissipation, thereby reducing the interference effect of the temperature increase of the heating chamber 10 on the camera component 04 and improving the performance stability of the camera component 04 .

[0080] Optionally, the first through hole 311 may be a circular hole with a diameter of 5-7 mm (eg, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm), and the camera assembly 04 may take pictures through the first through hole 311 .

[0081] Optionally, except for the first through hole 311 and the fourth through hole 312, the other parts of the first mounting member 31 are solid structures without other opening designs. The first mounting member 31 is a metal structure. This design can enhance the ability of the mounting mechanism 03 to prevent microwave leakage.

[0082] In another embodiment, the plurality of fourth through holes may be circular holes with a diameter of 0.1-2 mm (e.g., 0.15 mm, 0.123 mm, 0.23 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.886 mm, 0.94 mm, 1.23 mm, 1.03 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.9 mm, 2 mm) and may be used for heat dissipation.

[0083] In other embodiments, based on the specifications and heat dissipation requirements of the camera assembly, the first through hole and the fourth through hole may also have other sizes or shapes, which are not specifically limited.

[0084] Optionally, the mounting mechanism 03 includes a mounting seat 36 , which is disposed at the air outlet of the air duct, and the camera assembly 04 is mounted on the mounting seat 36 .

[0085] In one application scenario, the mounting mechanism 03 includes a mounting base 36, a first mounting member 31, and a second mounting member 32. The mounting base 36 is disposed on a side of the first mounting member 31 facing away from the second mounting member 32. The mounting base 36 is connected to the first mounting member 31 and fixed to the first mounting member 31. The mounting base 36 can be used to secure the camera assembly 04 to the first mounting member 31. The provision of the mounting base 36 further protects the camera assembly 04 and improves its positional stability and anti-interference capability.

[0086] Optionally, a plurality of mounting posts are provided on the first mounting member 31, and the mounting seat 36 is fixedly connected to the first mounting member 31 via the mounting posts. In other embodiments, the mounting seat 36 and the first mounting member 31 may be fixed by other means, such as bonding.

[0087] In one application scenario, a second heat insulating member 34 is further provided between the mounting base 36 and the first mounting member 31. This arrangement can improve the anti-interference capability of the camera assembly 04 and reduce the impact of the high temperature in the heating chamber 10 on the camera assembly 04.

[0088] In other embodiments, the mounting mechanism 03 may only include a mounting seat 36 , which is disposed at the air outlet of the air duct, and the camera assembly 04 is mounted on the mounting seat 36 .

[0089] Specifically, the camera component 04 of the camera mechanism 22 is set on the mounting seat 36 of the mounting mechanism 03. The structure of the mounting seat 36 can adapt to the camera component 04, improve the protection of the camera component 04, improve the position stability of the camera component 04, and improve the anti-interference ability of the camera component 04.

[0090] Optionally, the mounting seat 36 is provided with a first mounting cavity 361 and a second mounting cavity 362 that are connected. The first mounting cavity 361 is provided with an air outlet, and the second mounting cavity 362 is provided with an air inlet. The first mounting cavity 361 is used to install the camera component 04, and the second mounting cavity 362 is used to install the control component 05.

[0091] Specifically, the mounting base 36 is provided with a first mounting cavity 361 and a second mounting cavity 362 that are connected. Cold air can enter the mounting base 36 through the air inlet of the second mounting cavity 362, and then flow out of the mounting base 36 through the air outlet after passing through the second mounting cavity 362 and the first mounting cavity 361. The control component 05 serves as a controller for the camera component 04 and can control the operation of the camera component 04.

[0092] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned setting is that the second installation cavity 362 is used to set the control component 05, which can protect the control component 05 and improve the ability of the control component 05 to resist external interference; the first installation cavity 361 is used to set the camera component 04, which can protect the camera component 04 and improve the ability of the camera component 04 to resist external interference; the first installation cavity 361 is connected to the second installation cavity 362, and is provided with an air outlet and an air inlet, which can guide cold air to dissipate heat to the camera component 04 and the control component 05, further reduce the interference of the high temperature in the heating cavity 10 on the camera component 04 and the control component 05, and improve the service life of the camera component 04 and the control component 05.

[0093] Optionally, the mounting seat 36 is a plastic structure, which is safe and reliable, has good stability, high manufacturability, and can reduce production costs.

[0094] Optionally, an arc-shaped guide plate is provided in the first installation cavity 361 to form an arc-shaped air duct in the first installation cavity 361 .

[0095] The air inlet and air outlet of the first installation cavity 361 are not in a straight line. An arc-shaped guide plate is provided in the first installation cavity 361 to form an arc-shaped air duct in the first installation cavity 361. The arc-shaped air duct is connected to the air inlet and air outlet respectively to make the air flow smoother and improve the heat dissipation effect of the camera component 04.

[0096] In another embodiment, the mounting base may only be provided with a first mounting cavity for mounting the camera assembly, and the first mounting cavity is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet.

[0097] Specifically, the mounting base can be provided with only the first mounting cavity for mounting the camera assembly, and the first mounting cavity is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet to guide cool air through the area where the camera assembly is located to dissipate heat from the camera assembly. This arrangement can reduce the space occupied by the mounting mechanism, improve the simplicity of the mounting mechanism, and reduce the difficulty of assembly.

[0098] In another embodiment, the mounting base is provided with a first mounting cavity having an air inlet and an air outlet. The camera assembly and the control assembly can both be mounted within the first mounting cavity to dissipate heat from the control and camera assemblies. This arrangement not only reduces the space occupied by the mounting mechanism but also allows the camera assembly to be mounted with the control assembly and dissipate heat from it, thereby enhancing the intelligence of the camera assembly and improving the user experience of the intelligent recognition function of the cooking device.

[0099] Optionally, the camera assembly 04 can transmit the collected image information to the corresponding receiving end via a wireless network signal. This arrangement can save transmission lines, improve the structural simplicity of the product, and reduce assembly difficulty.

[0100] In other embodiments, similar improvements can be made to the cooking equipment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0101] The present application further proposes a camera system, and the structure and working principle of the camera system can be referred to in the above embodiments.

[0102] Unlike the prior art, the camera mechanism of the present application can capture food images, which can improve the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking device. The camera mechanism is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct mechanism, which can directly deliver cold air to the area where cooling is required, thereby improving the camera mechanism's resistance to high temperatures, thereby improving the camera mechanism's anti-interference ability, and thereby improving the camera mechanism's reliability. The air duct mechanism is arranged outside the top wall of the heating chamber, which can reduce the impact of temperature changes within the heating chamber on the air duct mechanism, thereby improving the air duct mechanism's anti-interference ability, and is placed outside the top wall for ease of assembly and reduced production costs. Furthermore, the air inlet of the air duct mechanism is arranged on the same side as the rear wall of the heating chamber, allowing cold air to flow in from the rear wall of the heating chamber. The air inlet does not occupy space on the open side of the heating chamber, thereby reducing the impact of the air inlet on the user's daily use and improving the aesthetics. Therefore, the present application can improve the heat dissipation effect, reduce the impact of temperature changes within the heating chamber on the camera mechanism, improve the reliability of the camera mechanism, thereby improving the intelligent recognition performance of the cooking device, facilitate assembly, improve the aesthetics, reduce production costs, and enhance the user experience.

[0103] The above description is only an implementation method of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A camera system, characterized in that: Used in a cooking device, the cooking device comprises a box and a camera mechanism arranged on the top wall of a heating cavity of the box, the camera system comprising: An air duct mechanism forms an air duct; A camera mechanism is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct; Wherein, the air duct mechanism is located outside the top wall of the cavity of the heating cavity, and the air inlet of the air duct is arranged on the same side as the rear wall of the cavity of the heating cavity; Wherein, the camera mechanism includes: A mounting mechanism, mounted at a mounting hole of the heating chamber; A camera assembly is mounted on the mounting mechanism; The mounting mechanism includes a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and a first thermal insulation member. The first mounting member is provided with a first through hole, and the camera assembly is provided on a side of the first mounting member facing away from the second mounting member. The second mounting member is provided with a second through hole. The first thermal insulation member is provided with a third through hole, and the first thermal insulation member is provided between the first mounting member and the second mounting member. The third through hole is respectively connected to the first through hole and the second through hole to form a camera hole. Wherein, the first mounting member and the second mounting member are respectively located on both sides of the mounting hole of the heating chamber; wherein, a groove is formed on the side of the second mounting member close to the first mounting member, and the mounting mechanism also includes a transparent heat insulation component, which is arranged in the groove and abuts against the inner wall of the groove; wherein, the first mounting member is arranged on the outside of the heating chamber.

2. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein: The air duct includes a first air duct and a second air duct, and the air duct mechanism includes: a housing, forming the first air duct, wherein the air inlet of the first air duct serves as the air inlet of the air duct; a fan, disposed in the first air duct; The air guide duct is formed with the second air duct connected to the first air duct, and the air outlet of the second air duct serves as the air outlet of the first air duct.

3. The camera system according to claim 2, wherein: The first air duct includes a first sub-air duct and a first accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity is also in communication with the external environment, and the first sub-air duct is also in communication with the second air duct; The air duct mechanism also includes a fan bracket, which is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the fan bracket is provided with a second accommodating cavity, the fan is arranged in the second accommodating cavity, and the second accommodating cavity is provided with an air inlet connected to the first accommodating cavity and an air outlet connected to the air duct.

4. The camera system according to claim 3, wherein: The fan comprises: A DC fan, wherein a negative pressure chamber communicating with the second accommodating chamber is formed between the fan bracket and the inner wall of the first accommodating chamber; The negative pressure chamber is located at the end of the DC fan, and the air outlet of the second accommodating chamber is located on the outer peripheral side of the DC fan.

5. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting mechanism comprises: A mounting seat is arranged at the air outlet of the air duct, and the camera assembly is mounted on the mounting seat.

6. The camera system according to claim 5, wherein: The mounting seat is provided with a first mounting cavity and a second mounting cavity which are connected to each other. The first mounting cavity is provided with an air outlet, and the second mounting cavity is provided with an air inlet. The first mounting cavity is used to install the camera assembly, and the second mounting cavity is used to install the control assembly.

7. The camera system according to claim 6, wherein: An arc-shaped guide plate is provided in the first installation cavity to form an arc-shaped air duct in the first installation cavity.

8. The camera system according to claim 1, wherein: The camera mechanism is arranged on the same side as the opening of the heating chamber.

9. A cooking device, characterized in that: The cooking device comprises: The box body is formed with a heating cavity; The camera system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the camera system is arranged in the box.

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