Cooking utensil control methods and cooking utensils

Abstract

This application provides a cooking appliance control method and a cooking appliance, belonging to the field of food processing technology. The cooking appliance includes a pot body with a cooking cavity, a frying basket disposed within the cooking cavity, and a hot air device capable of generating hot air to cook food. The control method includes: after entering the cooking stage, controlling the hot air device to start, generating hot air, and driving the frying basket to rotate through the force of the hot air; acquiring the cooking progress of the cooking appliance; and adjusting the working state of the hot air device based on the cooking progress to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket. This application determines the time to adjust the working state of the hot air device by acquiring the cooking progress of the cooking appliance, and adjusts the rotation state of the frying basket by changing the working state of the hot air device, so that the frying basket has different rotation states at different cooking stages, ensuring ideal food heating effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to a cooking utensil control method and a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking appliances with frying functions, such as air fryers, generally have an internal frying basket. Food is placed in the basket, and a hot air device generates high-temperature hot air to heat the food. Because the cooking process uses little or no oil, it can reduce grease and is therefore becoming increasingly popular with consumers.

[0003] To ensure that the food is fried more evenly, the technology uses a motor to drive the frying basket to rotate. However, this solution is complex and expensive. During the cooking process, the motor often maintains the same speed and is directly connected to the frying basket, resulting in a large load. This makes it difficult to change the rotation state of the frying basket, making it difficult to achieve precise operation in the cooking process and resulting in poor cooking results. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a cooking appliance control method and a cooking appliance to solve the problem of difficulty in achieving precise operation of the cooking process and poor cooking results.

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a cooking appliance control method is provided. The cooking appliance includes a pot body with a cooking cavity, a frying basket disposed in the cooking cavity, and a hot air device capable of generating hot air to cook food. The control method includes: after entering the cooking stage, controlling the hot air device to start, generating hot air, and driving the frying basket to rotate by the force of the hot air; acquiring the cooking progress of the cooking appliance; and adjusting the working state of the hot air device based on the cooking progress to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket.

[0006] Optionally, adjusting the working state of the hot air device based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket includes: adjusting the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, so that the frying basket stops rotating when cooking ends.

[0007] Optionally, adjusting the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket includes: controlling the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction to generate an airflow opposite to the rotation direction of the frying basket, or controlling the hot air device to stop rotating.

[0008] Optionally, controlling the hot air device to continuously or intermittently rotate in reverse includes: counting the cumulative duration of the hot air device rotating in reverse and the cumulative number of times it rotates in reverse during intermittent rotation; and controlling the hot air device to stop rotating and indicating that cooking is finished when at least one of the cumulative duration reaches a first preset duration or the cumulative number of times reaches a preset number is satisfied.

[0009] Optionally, controlling the hot air device to continuously or intermittently rotate in reverse includes: statistically analyzing the load information of the hot air device during the reverse rotation, and when the load information is less than a preset load value, controlling the hot air device to stop rotating and indicating that cooking is finished.

[0010] Optionally, controlling the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in reverse includes: during the reverse rotation process, controlling the rotation speed of the hot air device to gradually decrease.

[0011] Optionally, adjusting the hot air device to reduce the speed of the frying basket before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking includes: obtaining the remaining time of the cooking process; and adjusting the hot air device to reduce the speed of the frying basket when the remaining time is less than a second preset time.

[0012] Optionally, the cooking appliance control method further includes: obtaining the weight of the ingredients; adjusting the second preset time based on the weight of the ingredients, wherein the weight of the ingredients is positively correlated with the preset time.

[0013] Optionally, the cooking process includes a cooking stage and a stop-rotation stage; the step of adjusting the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, so that the frying basket stops rotating at the end of cooking, includes: the cooking stage, controlling the hot air device to generate hot air for cooking according to a set rotation speed and a set temperature; the stop-rotation stage, when entering the stop-rotation stage, controlling the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket.

[0014] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a cooking appliance is also provided, including: a pot body provided with a cooking cavity, a frying basket disposed in the cooking cavity, and a hot air device capable of generating hot air to cook food. After entering the cooking stage, the hot air device is controlled to start, generating hot air, and the frying basket is driven to rotate by the force of the hot air. The cooking appliance further includes: a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to perform the cooking appliance control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0015] This application uses the power of hot air to drive the frying basket to rotate, eliminating the need for a separate drive source. It features a simple structure and low cost. By acquiring the cooking progress of the cooking appliance, the timing for adjusting the working state of the hot air device is determined. By changing the working state of the hot air device, the rotation state of the frying basket can be adjusted, allowing the frying basket to have different rotation states at different cooking stages. This ensures that the food in the frying basket achieves ideal heating effects at different cooking stages, enabling precise operation. Furthermore, because the hot air device has a small load, its working state is easier to control, making it more convenient to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket using the hot air device.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of this application, before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, the hot air device is adjusted to a state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket, so that the frying basket stops rotating when cooking is finished. This setting ensures that when the lid needs to be opened after cooking, the frying basket rotates at a low speed or just stops rotating, ensuring user safety and avoiding problems such as the user being unable to remove food or even injuring their fingers due to the frying basket rotating at a high speed when opening the lid.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this application, when the rotation state of the frying basket is changed by the hot air device, the hot air device can be controlled to rotate continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the frying basket, thereby generating resistance to the rotation of the frying basket and gradually reducing the rotation speed of the frying basket in a more efficient manner. This ensures that when the user opens the lid, the rotation speed of the frying basket is low or has already stopped, improving the user experience. Furthermore, compared to the method of directly driving the rotation of the frying basket by a motor, the hot air device can achieve a change of direction in a shorter time, and the load on the hot air device is smaller, resulting in less impact when reversing and a longer service life. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an optional cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of an optional cooking appliance control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of an optional blast basket structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of an optional electronic device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Reference numerals: 10, pot body; 20, frying basket; 201, windproof part; 30, hot air device; 40, air duct; 50, cooking cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0027] According to one aspect of this application, a method for controlling cooking appliances is proposed, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the cooking appliance includes a pot body 10 with a cooking cavity 50, a frying basket 20 disposed in the cooking cavity 50, a hot air device 30 capable of generating hot air to cook food, a windproof part 201 disposed on the frying basket 20, and an air duct 40 disposed between the outer wall of the frying basket and the cooking cavity 50 to allow the hot air generated by the hot air device 30 to pass through.

[0028] This cooking appliance has a windbreak 201 on the frying basket 20, and the windbreak 201 is located in the air duct 40 formed between the outer wall of the frying basket 20 and the cooking cavity 50. This allows the frying basket 20 to receive hot air generated by the hot air device 30 through the windbreak 201, thereby converting part of the wind power into the power to make the frying basket 20 rotate around its axis. By allowing the hot air to enter the frying basket 20 through the air duct 40 to form a circulation, the hot air can continuously come into contact with the windbreak 201. The wind power of the hot air can be continuously converted into the power to rotate the frying basket 20, so that the cooking appliance can use the kinetic energy of the hot air itself to make the frying basket 20 rotate.

[0029] See Figure 2 As shown, the control method includes:

[0030] S10. After entering the cooking stage, the hot air device 30 is activated to generate hot air, and the hot air drives the frying basket 20 to rotate.

[0031] S20. Obtain the cooking process of the cooking appliance.

[0032] S30. Adjust the working state of the hot air device 30 based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket 20.

[0033] As an exemplary embodiment, when the cooking appliance starts cooking, it cooks the ingredients according to the original cooking program. The hot air device 30 is activated, and the generated air force drives the frying basket 20 to rotate, so that the ingredients are heated evenly. The initial cooking stage can be to preheat the ingredients. When preheating the ingredients, the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 can be controlled to be kept at a low level. When the temperature value inside the pot 10 reaches a specific temperature value or the working time of the hot air device 30 reaches a specific time, the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 can be increased to prevent the high temperature inside the pot 10 from burning the ingredients.

[0034] As an exemplary embodiment, in existing cooking appliances, after the food is cooked, the frying basket 20 continues to rotate at a high speed due to inertia when the user opens the lid, making it impossible for the user to remove the food. Touching the frying basket 20 with the hand may result in finger abrasions. Therefore, to avoid situations where the user cannot remove the food after opening the lid or even injures their fingers, the rotation state of the frying basket 20 can be controlled. The movement of the frying basket 20 is generated by the movement of the hot air device 30; therefore, the working state of the hot air device 30 can be controlled so that when the user indicates that the cooking appliance has finished cooking and opens the lid, the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 is reduced or it stops rotating.

[0035] To control the rotation of the frying basket 20, the cooking process of the cooking appliance can be acquired in real time. The degree of cooking of the ingredients can be determined by the cooking process. In order to avoid the situation where the ingredients are undercooked due to controlling the rotation of the frying basket 20 too early, the rotation of the frying basket 20 can be controlled after the cooking program of the existing cooking appliance has been completed. Alternatively, the existing cooking program can be improved by reducing the cooking temperature and / or extending the cooking time to reduce the rotation speed of the frying basket 20. When the cooking appliance has just finished cooking the ingredients, the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 is small or stops, at which point the user can directly open the lid and take out the ingredients.

[0036] In the process of controlling the rotation state of the frying basket 20, the rotation state of the frying basket 20 can be controlled by controlling the rotation direction, rotation speed, and duration of the hot air device 30.

[0037] In this application, an air fryer is used as an example to illustrate the cooking appliance. During the operation of the cooking appliance, the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 is generally above 2000 RPM. The airflow generated by the hot air device 30 can drive the frying basket 20 to rotate in the same direction as the hot air device 30. The rotation speed of the frying basket 20 can generally reach 800 RPM. During this process, the hot air device 30 promotes the rotation of the frying basket 20. If you want the frying basket 20 to stop rotating when the user opens the lid, you need to control the working state of the hot air device 30 to change from promoting the movement of the frying basket 20 to hindering the movement of the frying basket 20 before the air fryer finishes cooking.

[0038] This embodiment drives the frying basket to rotate using the power of hot air, eliminating the need for a new drive source. The structure is simple and the cost is low. Furthermore, because the load on the hot air device is small, its working state is easier to control, making it more convenient to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket through the hot air device.

[0039] As an exemplary embodiment, adjusting the working state of the hot air device 30 based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket 20 includes: adjusting the hot air device 30 to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, so that the frying basket 20 stops rotating when cooking ends. In this embodiment, the change in the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 needs to be controlled by the hot air device 30. Before the cooking appliance indicates that cooking is over, the hot air device 30 can be controlled to stop rotating. Without the drive of the hot air device 30, the frying basket 20 loses its power source and will gradually and naturally stop rotating; alternatively, the rotation direction of the hot air device 30 can be controlled to be opposite to the rotation direction of the frying basket 20, generating an airflow that prevents the movement of the frying basket 20, causing the frying basket 20 to gradually stop moving. This setting ensures that when the lid needs to be opened after cooking, the rotation speed of the frying basket is low or just stops, ensuring user safety and avoiding problems such as the user being unable to remove food or even scratching their fingers due to the frying basket rotating at a high speed when opening the lid.

[0040] For example, adjusting the hot air device 30 to reduce the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 includes: controlling the hot air device 30 to rotate continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction to generate an airflow opposite to the rotation direction of the frying basket 20, or controlling the hot air device 30 to stop rotating. In this embodiment, taking the clockwise rotation of the hot air device 30 during the cooking stage of the air fryer as an example, during operation, the hot air device 30 rotates clockwise, simultaneously driving the frying basket 20 to rotate clockwise. When the cooking process reaches the preset cooking stage, it is necessary to control the hot air device 30 to stop rotating, so that the frying basket 20 loses its power source and naturally stops rotating, or control the hot air device 30 to rotate counterclockwise, generating resistance to the rotation of the frying basket 20. When controlling the hot air device 30 to rotate counterclockwise, it can be controlled to rotate continuously counterclockwise or intermittently counterclockwise, generating an airflow that hinders the movement of the frying basket 20, thus controlling the frying basket 20 to stop rotating.

[0041] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 When the hot air device in the air fryer rotates in the opposite direction, it generates an airflow Q. This airflow Q acts on the baffle plate 201, creating a force that hinders the rotation of the frying basket 20, thereby changing the rotation state of the frying basket 20. By controlling the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction to the rotation of the frying basket, resistance is generated to the rotation of the frying basket, gradually reducing the rotation speed of the frying basket in a more efficient way. This ensures that when the user opens the lid, the rotation speed of the frying basket is low or has stopped, improving the user experience. Furthermore, compared to the method of directly driving the rotation of the frying basket with a motor, the hot air device can change direction in a shorter time, and the load on the hot air device is smaller, resulting in less impact when reversing and a longer service life.

[0042] It is understandable that when the hot air device 30 is continuously or intermittently rotated in the opposite direction to the rotation of the frying basket 20, the frying basket 20 may stop rotating, but the hot air device 30 may still be rotating in the opposite direction. In this case, the airflow generated by the reverse movement of the hot air device 30 may cause the frying basket 20 to change from being stopped to continuing to move. Therefore, when controlling the reverse movement of the hot air device 30, it is necessary to control the operating condition of the hot air device 30 to ensure that after the frying basket 20 stops moving, the hot air device 30 will no longer drive the frying basket 20 to move.

[0043] As an optional embodiment, the air fryer may be equipped with different types of frying baskets. When entering the cooking state, the type of frying basket can be identified, and the rotation state of the hot air device in reverse rotation can be controlled based on the type of frying basket. For example, the rotation speed and rotation mode of the reverse rotation can be controlled, such as continuous reverse rotation or intermittent reverse rotation. For example, frying baskets with high wind deflection efficiency can use intermittent reverse rotation, while frying baskets with low wind deflection efficiency can use continuous reverse rotation.

[0044] For example, controlling the hot air device 30 to rotate continuously or intermittently in reverse includes: counting the cumulative duration of the hot air device 30 rotating in reverse and the cumulative number of times it rotates in reverse during intermittent reverse rotation; when at least one of the cumulative duration reaches a first preset duration or the cumulative number of times reaches a preset number is satisfied, controlling the hot air device 30 to stop rotating and indicating that cooking is finished. In this embodiment, when the hot air device 30 is continuously rotated in the opposite direction, the cumulative working time of the hot air device 30 can be controlled. When the cumulative time of the hot air device 30 rotating in the opposite direction reaches a first preset time, it indicates that the frying basket 20 has stopped rotating or the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 is low and will not cause harm to the user. At this time, the hot air device 30 can be controlled to stop rotating and a message indicating that cooking is finished can be displayed. Alternatively, when the hot air device 30 is intermittently rotated in the opposite direction, the cumulative number of intermittent movements of the hot air device 30 can be recorded. When the cumulative number reaches a preset number, it indicates that the frying basket 20 has stopped rotating or the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 is low and will not cause harm to the user. The hot air device 30 can then be controlled to stop rotating.

[0045] When the hot air device 30 rotates in the opposite direction, the hot air device 30 generates airflow that creates resistance to the movement of the frying basket 20. At the same time, the frying basket 20 also creates resistance to the movement of the hot air device 30. Therefore, when the hot air device 30 is controlled to move continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction, the greater the rotation speed of the frying basket 20, the greater the force that resists the hot air device 30, and the greater the load on the hot air device 30. When the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 gradually decreases, the load on the hot air device 30 also gradually decreases. Therefore, the movement state of the frying basket 20 is judged based on the load information of the hot air device 30. When the load of the hot air device 30 is less than the preset load, it indicates that the frying basket 20 has stopped rotating. The hot air device 30 is then controlled to stop rotating, and a message indicating that cooking is finished is displayed. This ensures that the frying basket 20 stops rotating, preventing users from having difficulty picking up food or getting their fingers scratched.

[0046] When detecting the load of the hot air device 30, the current information of the hot air device 30 can be detected by adding a current detection circuit. The greater the rotation speed of the frying basket 20, the greater the resistance generated to the hot air device, the greater the motor load of the hot air device, and the greater the current. Therefore, the load of the hot air device 30 can be determined by detecting the current, and thus the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 can be determined.

[0047] When the rotational speed of the hot air device 30 is constant, the load of the hot air device 30 can be determined by detecting the size of the conduction angle. When the rotational speed of the hot air device 30 is constant, the hot air device 30 provides airflow that obstructs the movement of the frying basket 20. At the same time, the frying basket 20 is also providing airflow that obstructs the movement of the hot air device 30. The higher the rotational speed of the frying basket 20, the higher the voltage required for the hot air device 30 to maintain a constant rotational speed, that is, the larger the conduction angle. Therefore, the load of the hot air device 30 can be determined by detecting the conduction angle of the hot air device 30. The larger the conduction angle of the hot air device 30, the greater the load of the hot air device 30 and the higher the rotational speed of the frying basket 20. The smaller the conduction angle of the hot air device 30, the smaller the load of the hot air device 30 and the lower the rotational speed of the frying basket 20.

[0048] When the power of the hot air device 30 is constant, the rotation state of the frying basket 20 can be determined by detecting the rotation speed of the hot air device 30. Under the condition that the power of the hot air device 30 is constant, the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 will change due to the influence of external forces. When the hot air device 30 and the frying basket 20 rotate in opposite directions, the hot air device 30 and the frying basket 20 resist each other's rotation. Therefore, the greater the rotation speed of the frying basket 20, the greater the resistance it provides to the hot air device 30. At this time, the lower the rotation speed of the hot air device 30, the greater the rotation speed of the hot air device 30. Similarly, the lower the rotation speed of the frying basket 20, the greater the rotation speed of the hot air device 30. Therefore, the rotation state of the frying basket 20 can be determined by detecting the rotation speed of the hot air device 30.

[0049] To more precisely control the rotation of the frying basket 20, when controlling the hot air device 30 to rotate in the opposite direction, the cumulative duration and load information of the continuous reverse rotation of the hot air device 30 can be obtained simultaneously, as well as the cumulative number of intermittent reverse rotations and load information of the hot air device 30. This comprehensive control of the hot air device 30 enables accurate control of the rotation of the frying basket 20. When the air fryer indicates that cooking is complete and the user opens the lid, the frying basket 20 is ensured to stop rotating, preventing inconvenience for the user in handling food or causing finger injuries.

[0050] During the process of controlling the hot air device 30 to rotate in the opposite direction, the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 will gradually decrease, and the load on the hot air device 30 will also decrease. At this time, the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 can be controlled to decrease accordingly.

[0051] The cooking process of cooking appliances includes the normal cooking stage of ingredients and the stage of controlling the rotation of the frying basket 20. Controlling the rotation of the frying basket 20 too early or too late may result in the ingredients being undercooked or burnt. Therefore, controlling the rotation of the frying basket 20 requires selecting an appropriate stage in the entire cooking process of the cooking appliance.

[0052] As an exemplary embodiment, adjusting the hot air device 30 to reduce the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking includes: obtaining the remaining cooking time; and adjusting the hot air device 30 to reduce the rotation speed of the frying basket 20 when the remaining time is less than a second preset time. In this embodiment, when the remaining cooking time is less than the second preset time, the rotation state of the frying basket 20 can be controlled, that is, the hot air device 30 can be controlled to rotate in the opposite direction or stop rotating, thereby achieving control over the rotation state of the frying basket 20.

[0053] When controlling the rotation state of the frying basket 20, if the weight of the food in the frying basket 20 is greater, the inertia will also be greater. If the rotation speed of the hot air device 30 is constant, the time required for the frying basket 20 to stop moving will be longer. Therefore, the second preset time needs to be adjusted based on the weight of the food. The weight of the food is positively correlated with the second preset time.

[0054] The original cooking process of the air fryer can be improved into two stages. The first stage is the cooking stage, in which the hot air device 30 is controlled to generate hot air to cook the food according to the original set speed and set temperature. The second stage is the stop stage, in which the hot air device 30 is controlled to adjust to a working state that reduces the speed of the frying basket 20 when entering the stop stage.

[0055] According to another aspect of this application, a cooking appliance is provided, comprising: a pot body 10 having a cooking cavity 50, a frying basket 20 disposed within the cooking cavity 50, and a hot air device 30 capable of generating hot air to cook food. Upon entering the cooking stage, the hot air device 30 is activated to generate hot air, and the frying basket 20 is rotated by the force of the hot air. The cooking appliance further comprises: a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to perform the cooking appliance control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0056] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods according to the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM (Read-Only Memory) / RAM (Random Access Memory), magnetic disk, optical disk), and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0057] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, an electronic device for implementing the above-described cooking appliance control method is also provided. The electronic device may be a server, a terminal, or a combination thereof.

[0058] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of an optional electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 4 As shown, it includes a processor 502, a communication interface 504, a memory 506, and a communication bus 508. The processor 502, communication interface 504, and memory 506 communicate with each other via the communication bus 508.

[0059] Memory 506 is used to store computer programs;

[0060] When processor 502 executes a computer program stored in memory 506, it performs the following steps:

[0061] After entering the cooking stage, the hot air device 30 is activated to generate hot air, and the hot air drives the frying basket 20 to rotate.

[0062] Obtain the cooking process of the cooking appliance;

[0063] The working state of the hot air device 30 is adjusted based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket 20.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment, the communication bus can be a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus or an EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) bus, etc. This communication bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 4 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0065] The communication interface is used for communication between the aforementioned electronic devices and other devices.

[0066] The memory may include RAM, or non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device. Optionally, the memory may also be at least one storage device located remotely from the aforementioned processor.

[0067] As an example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the memory 506 may include, but is not limited to, the module units in the cooking appliance described above, which will not be elaborated further in this example.

[0068] The processors mentioned above can be general-purpose processors, including but not limited to: CPU (Central Processing Unit), NP (Network Processor), etc.; they can also be DSP (Digital Signal Processor), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components.

[0069] Optionally, specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 4The structure shown is for illustrative purposes only. The device that implements the above cooking appliance control method can be a terminal device, such as a smartphone (e.g., Android phone, iOS phone), tablet computer, handheld computer, mobile internet device (MID), PAD, etc. Figure 4 This does not limit the structure of the aforementioned electronic device. For example, the terminal device may also include components that are more... Figure 4 The more or fewer components shown (such as network interfaces, display devices, etc.), or having the same Figure 4 The different configurations shown.

[0071] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the various methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing the hardware related to the terminal device. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which may include: flash drive, ROM, RAM, disk or optical disk, etc.

[0072] According to another aspect of the embodiments of this application, a storage medium is also provided. Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium can be used to execute program code for a cooking appliance control method.

[0073] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium may be located on at least one of the network devices in the network shown in the above embodiment.

[0074] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium is configured to store program code for performing the following steps:

[0075] After entering the cooking stage, the hot air device 30 is activated to generate hot air, and the hot air drives the frying basket 20 to rotate.

[0076] Obtain the cooking process of the cooking appliance;

[0077] The working state of the hot air device 30 is adjusted based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket 20.

[0078] Optionally, specific examples in this embodiment can refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated in this embodiment.

[0079] Optionally, in this embodiment, the storage medium may include, but is not limited to, various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, ROMs, RAMs, portable hard drives, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0080] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0081] If the integrated units in the above embodiments are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in the aforementioned computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause one or more computer devices (which may be personal computers, servers, or network devices, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application.

[0082] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0083] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed client can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the displayed or discussed mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection may be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection between units or modules, and may be electrical or other forms.

[0084] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of the solution provided in this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0085] The technical solutions of this application have been described in conjunction with the preceding embodiments. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of this application, those skilled in the art can disassemble and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of this application will fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0086] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0087] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a cooking appliance, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a pot body with a cooking cavity, a frying basket disposed within the cooking cavity, and a hot air device capable of generating hot air to cook food. The control method includes: Once the cooking stage begins, the hot air device is activated to generate hot air, which in turn drives the frying basket to rotate. Obtain the cooking process of the cooking appliance; Adjusting the working state of the hot air device based on the cooking process to adjust the rotation state of the frying basket includes: adjusting the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, so that the frying basket stops rotating when cooking ends.

2. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the hot air device to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket includes: The hot air device can be controlled to rotate continuously or intermittently in the opposite direction to generate an airflow that is opposite to the direction of rotation of the frying basket, or the hot air device can be controlled to stop rotating.

3. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The control of the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in reverse includes: The system calculates the cumulative duration of the hot air device rotating in reverse and the cumulative number of times it rotates in reverse during intermittent rotation. If at least one of the cumulative duration or the cumulative number of times it rotates in reverse is reached, the system controls the hot air device to stop rotating and indicates that cooking is finished.

4. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The control of the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in reverse includes: The load information of the hot air device during the reverse rotation is statistically analyzed. When the load information is less than a preset load value, the hot air device is controlled to stop rotating, and a message indicating that cooking is finished is displayed.

5. The cooking appliance control method according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The control of the hot air device to rotate continuously or intermittently in reverse includes: During the reverse rotation, the rotation speed of the hot air device is gradually reduced.

6. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the hot air device to a state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking includes: Get the remaining cooking time; When the remaining time is less than the second preset time, the hot air device is adjusted to a working state that reduces the rotation speed of the frying basket.

7. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: Obtain the weight of the ingredients; The second preset duration is adjusted based on the weight of the ingredients, wherein the weight of the ingredients is positively correlated with the preset duration.

8. The cooking appliance control method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking process includes: a cooking stage and a stopping stage; The step of adjusting the hot air device to a reduced frying basket rotation speed before the cooking appliance reaches the end of cooking, so that the frying basket stops rotating at the end of cooking, includes: During the cooking stage, the hot air device is controlled to generate hot air according to a set speed and a set temperature for cooking. During the anti-rotation phase, the hot air device is adjusted to reduce the rotation speed of the frying basket.

9. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: The cooking appliance includes a pot body with a cooking cavity, a frying basket disposed within the cooking cavity, and a hot air device capable of generating hot air to cook the ingredients. Upon entering the cooking stage, the hot air device is activated to generate hot air, and the frying basket is rotated by the force of the hot air. The cooking appliance further includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to perform the cooking appliance control method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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