Integrated cooker and control method thereof

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and discloses an integrated cooker and a control method thereof, the integrated cooker comprising a gas stove, an air conditioner range hood, and a thermoelectric power generation device, the thermoelectric power generation device being electrically connected with the gas stove and / or the air conditioner range hood and being suitable for providing electric energy for the gas stove and / or the air conditioner range hood, the thermoelectric power generation device comprising a power generation module, a cold end collection module and a hot end collection module; wherein the cold end collection module is arranged at a cold source of the air conditioner range hood and is suitable for collecting cold energy, the hot end collection module is arranged at the gas stove and is suitable for collecting heat energy, and the power generation module is suitable for generating power according to the temperature difference between the heat energy and the cold energy collected by the hot end collection module and the cold end collection module. The application realizes the recycling and utilization of the energy generated by the integrated cooker based on the thermoelectric power generation technology, and the electric energy generated by the thermoelectric power generation device can be provided for the gas stove or the air conditioner range hood, thereby avoiding the trouble of frequently replacing batteries and greatly improving the use experience of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically to integrated cooktops and their control methods. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for comfort while cooking in the kitchen also increase. This has led to the emergence of integrated cooktops, which combine air conditioning, range hoods, and gas stoves into one appliance. Integrated cooktops not only solve the problem of large space occupied by appliances in the kitchen, but also have a higher oil fume absorption effect than ordinary range hoods that are separated from the stove. Therefore, they are increasingly being used in family kitchens.

[0003] However, existing gas stoves, whether pulse ignition or those with control panels, require electricity to operate. Gas stoves on the market are powered by batteries or adapters and cannot be powered independently.

[0004] However, most households do not have a pre-installed power adapter for their gas stoves, making direct power supply impossible. Gas stoves powered by batteries without a pre-installed power adapter require users to replace batteries when they run out of power. Frequent battery replacements are not only inconvenient but can also interrupt the cooking process, severely impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides an integrated stove and its control method to solve the problem of frequent battery replacement required in existing integrated stoves.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an integrated stove, comprising:

[0007] Gas stove;

[0008] The air conditioner and range hood are integrated and installed above the gas stove.

[0009] A thermoelectric generator, electrically connected to a gas stove and / or an air conditioner range hood, is suitable for providing electrical energy to the gas stove and / or the air conditioner range hood. The thermoelectric generator includes a power generation module, a cold end collection module, and a hot end collection module.

[0010] The cold end collection module is set at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood to collect cold energy, the hot end collection module is set at the gas stove to collect heat energy, and the power generation module is suitable for generating electricity based on the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy collected by the hot end collection module and the cold end collection module.

[0011] Beneficial effects: By placing the cold end collection module of the thermoelectric generator at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood to collect the cooling energy generated when the air conditioner range hood is working, and placing the hot end collection module at the gas stove to collect the heat generated when the gas stove is ignited, the significant temperature difference between the cold and hot ends of the integrated stove is fully utilized. Based on thermoelectric power generation technology, the energy from the cold and hot ends of the integrated stove is used to generate electricity, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of the energy generated by the integrated stove. Moreover, the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator can be supplied to the gas stove or air conditioner range hood, avoiding the inconvenience of frequent battery replacements, greatly improving the user experience, and effectively solving the problem of frequent battery replacements required in existing integrated stove technologies.

[0012] In one optional implementation, the integrated stove further includes:

[0013] A storage battery, with its input end connected to the power generation module and its output end connected to the gas stove and / or air conditioner range hood, is used to store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The installed battery can store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator as a backup power source for the gas stove or air conditioner range hood, making it more convenient to use. The battery can provide power to the gas stove or air conditioner range hood at any time, effectively avoiding the problem of cooking being interrupted and unable to continue cooking due to the lack of the corresponding type of battery at home, which seriously affects the user experience.

[0015] In one optional implementation, the integrated stove further includes:

[0016] A voltage conversion module is installed between the generator module and the battery, and is suitable for converting the first voltage output by the generator module into a second voltage input to the battery.

[0017] Beneficial effects: The voltage conversion module can convert the voltage output by the thermoelectric generator into a voltage that can be charged into the battery, so as to collect and store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator and avoid voltage mismatch, which could cause the battery to be damaged due to being unable to withstand excessive voltage or cause other related safety hazards.

[0018] In one optional implementation, the integrated stove further includes:

[0019] The power monitoring module is connected to the battery and is suitable for monitoring the battery's power information and feeding the power information back to the control module of the integrated stove.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The power monitoring module can monitor the battery's power level in real time, allowing the integrated stove's control module to adjust the operation of the thermoelectric generator based on this information. When the power monitoring module detects that the battery's power level is below a set threshold, it controls the thermoelectric generator to start generating electricity. When the power monitoring module detects that the battery's power level has reached the set threshold, it can be inferred that the battery is saturated, and the control module will then stop the thermoelectric generator from generating electricity, preventing it from wasting energy or potentially causing the battery to explode.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the power generation module has a cold end and a hot end, and the thermoelectric power generation device further includes:

[0022] A cold-conducting structure is connected between the cold end of the cold-end collection module and the cold end of the power generation module, and is suitable for conducting the cold energy collected by the cold-end collection module to the cold end of the power generation module; a heat-conducting structure is connected between the hot end collection module and the hot end of the power generation module, and is suitable for conducting the heat collected by the hot end collection module to the hot end of the power generation module.

[0023] Beneficial effects: The cold-conducting structure can conduct the cold collected by the cold end collection module to the cold end of the power generation module, and the heat-conducting structure can transfer the heat collected by the hot end collection module to the hot end of the power generation module, thereby realizing the energy transfer between the cold end collection module, the hot end collection module and the power generation module.

[0024] In one alternative implementation, the power generation module includes a thermoelectric generator, with a cold end and a hot end distributed on opposite sides of the thermoelectric generator.

[0025] The cooling structure includes a cooling pipe connecting the cold end of the thermoelectric generator and the cold end collection module; and / or, the heating structure includes a heating pipe connecting the hot end of the thermoelectric generator and the hot end collection module.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The cooling and heating structures, through the design of cooling and heating pipes, not only have good heat conduction effect, but also have small size, flexible wiring, and are easy to install in the integrated stove.

[0027] In one alternative implementation, the air conditioning range hood includes:

[0028] An air conditioning module, which includes an evaporator, has a cold end collection module located near the evaporator.

[0029] Beneficial effects: By placing the cold end collection module at the evaporator where the temperature is lowest, the low-temperature air generated by the evaporator can flow through the cold end collection module, allowing the cold end collection module to maintain a low temperature, which is more conducive to improving the power generation effect of the thermoelectric generator.

[0030] In one alternative implementation, the cold end collection module includes a radiator disposed at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood; and / or, the hot end collection module includes a heat collector disposed around the periphery of the gas stove.

[0031] Beneficial effects: By using radiators and collectors as cold-end and hot-end collection modules to collect cold and heat, the thermal conductivity and cooling performance are good, and the energy absorption efficiency is high, which is more conducive to improving the power generation efficiency of thermoelectric generators.

[0032] In one optional implementation, the integrated stove further includes:

[0033] The heat insulation component is movably installed inside the air conditioner range hood. The heat insulation component has an insulating position that blocks the cold end collection module and the cold source, and a clearance position that allows the cold end collection module and the cold source to communicate.

[0034] A drive unit, connected to the heat insulation component, is adapted to drive the heat insulation component to move between a heat insulation position and a clearance position.

[0035] Beneficial effects: By setting up heat insulation and driving components, when the thermoelectric generator needs to generate electricity, the heat insulation component is controlled to move to a clearance position, so that the cold end collection module can transfer the cold energy from the cold source to the cold end of the thermoelectric generator. When the thermoelectric generator does not need to generate electricity, such as when the battery charge is detected to be saturated, the driving component drives the barrier component to move to the heat insulation position, so that the cold energy from the cold source will not be transferred to the cold end collection module, avoiding the thermoelectric generator from doing useless work and causing energy waste. At the same time, it can also minimize the impact on the cooling effect of the air conditioner's flue gas system.

[0036] Secondly, the present invention also provides a control method for an integrated stove, applicable to integrated stoves according to any of the above embodiments, the control method comprising:

[0037] Receive the gas stove start signal;

[0038] Control the start of the air conditioner and range hood to cool the ambient space;

[0039] The thermoelectric generator collects the cold energy from the air conditioner's range hood and the heat from the gas stove, and uses the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy to generate electricity.

[0040] Beneficial effects: When both the gas stove and the air conditioner range hood are detected to be running, the thermoelectric generator is controlled to start collecting the cold energy from the air conditioner range hood and the heat from the gas stove. Then, the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy is used to generate electricity, realizing the recovery and utilization of the energy generated during the operation of the integrated stove and reducing energy loss.

[0041] In one alternative implementation, the thermoelectric generator collects the cold energy from the air conditioner's range hood and the heat from the gas stove, and generates electricity using the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy, prior to which the following steps are performed:

[0042] Obtain battery power information;

[0043] Determine whether the battery has reached full charge based on the battery level information;

[0044] If yes, then control the insulation component to move to the insulation position, so that the thermoelectric generator stops generating electricity; if no, control the insulation component to move to the avoidance position, so that the thermoelectric generator generates electricity normally.

[0045] Beneficial effects: By adding the above judgment steps before the thermoelectric generator starts generating electricity, it is possible to effectively prevent the battery from reaching its full charge while the thermoelectric generator is still generating electricity to charge the battery, which not only wastes energy but also easily causes the battery to explode and lead to related safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0046] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of one embodiment of the integrated stove in this invention.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a simplified structural diagram of the integrated stove in the heat insulation position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a simplified structural diagram of the integrated stove in an avoidance position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the first embodiment of the control method for an integrated stove in this invention.

[0051] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a second embodiment of the control method for an integrated stove according to the present invention.

[0052] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the working process of the integrated stove in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0054] 10. Gas stove;

[0055] 20. Air conditioner range hood; 21. Air conditioner module; 211. Evaporator; 22. Range hood module;

[0056] 30. Thermoelectric generator;

[0057] 31. Power generation module; 311. Cold side; 312. Hot side;

[0058] 32. Cold end collection module; 321. Cooling conduction structure;

[0059] 33. Heat collection module; 331. Heat-conducting structure;

[0060] 34. Thermal insulation components;

[0061] 35. Driving components;

[0062] 40. Storage battery. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0064] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0065] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0066] In relatively small kitchens, air conditioners, range hoods, and gas stoves all take up considerable space. As people's living standards improve, their demands for comfort while cooking also increase. Since these three appliances need to be installed separately, integrated cooktops, which combine all three, save space and significantly improve comfort, are increasingly being used in family kitchens. However, gas stoves generally require battery charging or a power outlet and cannot be powered independently. Gas stoves powered by batteries without a pre-installed power outlet require frequent battery replacements when the battery is low or dead. This is not only inconvenient but also disruptive; if the user doesn't have the appropriate batteries, cooking may be interrupted, severely impacting the user experience.

[0067] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0068] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, such as Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an integrated stove, which includes a gas stove 10, an air conditioner range hood 20, and a thermoelectric generator 30.

[0069] The air conditioner range hood 20 is integrated above the gas stove 10; the thermoelectric generator 30 is electrically connected to the gas stove 10 and / or the air conditioner range hood 20, and is suitable for providing power to the gas stove 10 and / or the air conditioner range hood 20. The thermoelectric generator 30 includes a power generation module 31, a cold end collection module 32, and a hot end collection module 33. The cold end collection module 32 is located at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 and is suitable for collecting cold energy. The hot end collection module 33 is located at the gas stove 10 and is suitable for collecting heat energy. The power generation module 31 is suitable for generating electricity based on the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy collected by the hot end collection module 33 and the cold end collection module 32.

[0070] In the above embodiment, by placing the cold end collection module 32 of the thermoelectric generator 30 at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 to collect the cooling energy generated when the air conditioner range hood 20 is working, and placing the hot end collection module 33 at the gas stove 10 to collect the heat of the gas stove 10 when it is ignited, the feature of the integrated stove with a large temperature difference between the cold end and the hot end is fully utilized. Based on thermoelectric generator technology, the energy of the cold end and the hot end of the integrated stove is used to generate electricity, thereby realizing the recovery and utilization of the energy generated by the integrated stove. Moreover, the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 30 can be provided to the gas stove 10 or the air conditioner range hood 20, avoiding the trouble of frequently changing batteries, greatly improving the user experience, and effectively solving the problem of frequent battery replacement required for integrated stoves in the prior art.

[0071] In this embodiment, by placing the cold end collection module 32 at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20, the temperature at the cold source is lower than that at other locations, such as indoors, thus maximizing the temperature difference and improving the power generation effect of the thermoelectric generator 30.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the integrated stove also includes a storage battery 40, whose input end is connected to the power generation module 31 and whose output end is connected to the gas stove 10 and / or the air conditioner range hood 20. The storage battery 40 is used to store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 30.

[0073] In the above embodiment, the battery 40 can store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 30 as a backup power source for the gas stove 10 or the air conditioner hood 20, making it more convenient to use. The battery 40 can provide power to the gas stove 10 or the air conditioner hood 20 at any time, effectively avoiding the problem that the cooking process is interrupted and cannot continue cooking due to the user not having the corresponding type of battery at home, which seriously affects the user experience.

[0074] Preferably, in this embodiment, the output terminal of the storage battery 40 is connected to the gas stove 10, and the storage battery 40 serves as a backup power source to provide power to the gas stove 10. Of course, the storage battery 40 can also provide power to low-power electrical components such as lights and display panels on the air conditioner range hood 20.

[0075] In this embodiment, the air conditioner end is the cold end for collecting energy and the gas stove end is the hot end for collecting energy. Based on thermoelectric power generation technology, it can generate and recycle electrical energy on its own. The generated electrical energy can be provided to other devices that need electrical energy at the same time, or stored for backup. It can both recycle and reuse the energy generated by the entire system and store it for use by the gas stove 10, so as to solve the problem of frequent battery replacement.

[0076] In some embodiments, the integrated stove further includes a voltage conversion module disposed between the power generation module 31 and the battery 40, which is adapted to convert the first voltage output by the power generation module 31 into a second voltage input to the battery 40.

[0077] In the above embodiment, the voltage conversion module can convert the voltage output by the thermoelectric generator module 31 into a voltage that can be charged into the battery 40, so as to collect and store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator 30, and avoid voltage mismatch, which could cause the battery 40 to be unable to withstand excessive voltage and be damaged, or cause other related safety hazards.

[0078] Optionally, the voltage conversion module includes a voltage conversion circuit that can convert the voltage generated by the thermoelectric generator 30, which cannot be used directly, into a voltage that matches the battery 40 before inputting it into the battery 40.

[0079] In some embodiments, the integrated stove further includes a power monitoring module, which is connected to the battery 40 and is adapted to monitor the power information of the battery 40 and feed the power information back to the control module of the integrated stove.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the power monitoring module can monitor the power information of the battery 40 in real time, which allows the control module of the integrated stove to control the operation of the thermoelectric generator 30 based on the power information of the battery 40. When the power monitoring module detects that the power of the battery 40 is lower than a set threshold, it controls the thermoelectric generator 30 to start generating electricity. When the power monitoring module detects that the power of the battery 40 reaches the set threshold, it can be inferred that the battery 40 is saturated, and the control module controls the thermoelectric generator 30 to stop generating electricity, thus preventing the thermoelectric generator 30 from doing useless work or exploding the battery 40.

[0081] In some embodiments, the power generation module 31 has a cold end and a hot end, and the thermoelectric power generation device 30 further includes a cold-conducting structure 321 and a heat-conducting structure 331. The cold-conducting structure 321 is connected between the cold end collection module 32 and the cold end of the power generation module 31, and is adapted to conduct the cold energy collected by the cold end collection module 32 to the cold end of the power generation module 31. The heat-conducting structure 331 is connected between the hot end collection module 33 and the hot end of the power generation module 31, and is adapted to conduct the heat collected by the hot end collection module 33 to the hot end of the power generation module 31.

[0082] In the above embodiment, the cold-conducting structure 321 can conduct the cold collected by the cold end collection module 32 to the cold end of the power generation module 31, and the heat-conducting structure 331 can transfer the heat collected by the hot end collection module 33 to the hot end of the power generation module 31, thereby realizing the energy transfer between the cold end collection module 32, the hot end collection module 33 and the power generation module 31.

[0083] In some embodiments, the power generation module 31 includes a thermoelectric generator with a cold end and a hot end distributed on opposite sides of the thermoelectric generator; the cooling structure 321 includes a cooling pipe connected between the cold end of the thermoelectric generator and the cold end collection module 32; and the heat-conducting structure 331 includes a heat-conducting pipe connected between the hot end of the thermoelectric generator and the hot end collection module 33.

[0084] In the above embodiments, the cooling structure 321 and the heating structure 331, by adopting the design of cooling pipes and heating pipes, not only have good heat conduction effect, but also small size, flexible wiring, and are easy to install in the integrated stove.

[0085] Specifically, the thermoelectric generator has a cold surface 311 and a hot surface 312 located on both sides. The cold surface 311 and the hot surface 312 constitute the cold end and the hot end, respectively. When a temperature difference is generated between the cold surface 311 and the hot surface 312, an electromotive force is generated at both ends of the thermoelectric generator to generate electricity. When the gas stove 10 is turned on, the air conditioner range hood 20 is also turned on. The cooling pipe transfers the heat from the burner head of the gas stove 10 to the hot surface 312 of the thermoelectric generator, and the heating pipe transfers the cold energy from the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 to the cold surface 311 of the thermoelectric generator, thereby causing the thermoelectric generator to generate an electromotive force and generate electricity.

[0086] It needs to be explained that the principle of thermoelectric power generation is as follows: when there is a temperature difference between the hot and cold surfaces 312 of the thermoelectric generator, an electromotive force can be generated at both ends of the thermoelectric generator, and the output power is proportional to the temperature difference between the two ends of the thermoelectric generator.

[0087] Optionally, both the cooling structure 321 and the heat-conducting structure 331 are made of copper tubing.

[0088] Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the cooling structure 321 and the heating structure 331 can also adopt other structures with good thermal conductivity, such as heat-conducting sheets or heat-conducting oil.

[0089] This embodiment optimizes the structure of the integrated stove that combines air conditioning, range hood, and gas stove 10. Based on thermoelectric power generation technology, the energy generated by the entire system is recovered and utilized, solving the problem of the gas stove 10 requiring frequent battery replacements.

[0090] In some embodiments, the air conditioning range hood 20 includes an air conditioning module 21, the air conditioning module 21 includes an evaporator 211, and the cold end collection module 32 is disposed near the evaporator 211.

[0091] In the above embodiment, by setting the cold end collection module 32 at the evaporator 211 where the temperature is lowest, the low-temperature air generated by the evaporator 211 can flow through the cold end collection module 32, so that the cold end collection module 32 can maintain a low temperature, which is more conducive to improving the power generation effect of the thermoelectric generator 30.

[0092] Preferably, the air conditioner range hood 20 also includes a cold air outlet, and the cold end collection module 32 is disposed between the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the cold end collection module 32 is disposed between the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet, ensuring that the low temperature air generated by the evaporator 211 flows through the cold end collection module 32 before being blown out of the cold air outlet, so that the cold end collection module 32 can maintain a low temperature, thereby ensuring the power generation effect of the thermoelectric generator 30.

[0094] Specifically, the cold end collection module 32 is located on the cold air flow path between the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet. Preferably, in order to avoid the cold end collection module 32 affecting the air outlet area, the cold end collection module 32 is set at the bottom of the cold air flow path, and the highest point of the cold end collection module 32 is lower than the lowest point of the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet, so as to reduce the impact on the air volume and minimize the impact on the cooling effect.

[0095] Of course, in other alternative implementations, the cold end collection module 32 can also be set at the top of the cold air flow path, with the lowest point of the cold end collection module 32 higher than the highest point of the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet, thus reducing the impact on the air volume.

[0096] In this embodiment, the cold end collection module 32 is placed near the evaporator 211. Specifically, the cold end collector is installed between the evaporator 211 and the cold air outlet without interfering with the airflow. Preferably, the cold end collection module 32 is located on the side closer to the evaporator 211 to further reduce the impact on the airflow.

[0097] Furthermore, the air conditioner range hood 20 also includes a range hood module 22 for extracting cooking fumes.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cold end collection module 32 includes a radiator disposed at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20; the hot end collection module 33 includes a heat collector disposed around the gas stove 10.

[0099] In the above embodiments, by using radiators and collectors as cold end collection module 32 and hot end collection module 33 to collect cold and heat, the thermal conductivity and cooling performance are good, and the energy absorption efficiency is high, which is more conducive to improving the power generation efficiency of thermoelectric generator 30.

[0100] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cold end collection module 32 can collect the cold energy of the low-temperature cold air output by the evaporator 211. The low-temperature air generated by the evaporator 211 flowing through the air outlet flows through the cold end collection module 32 before being blown out, keeping the cold end collection module 32 at a low temperature. The cold energy of the cold end collection module 32 is then conducted to the cold end of the thermoelectric generator through the heat conduction structure 321, keeping the cold end at a low temperature, thereby achieving the purpose of collecting low temperature and maintaining a sufficient temperature difference between the two ends of the thermoelectric generator.

[0101] Furthermore, the heat collection module 33 can transfer the sensed high temperature to the hot end of the thermoelectric generator via the heat-conducting structure 331, keeping the hot end at a high temperature to achieve the purpose of collecting high temperature and maintaining a sufficient temperature difference between the two ends of the thermoelectric generator. Preferably, the heat collection module 33 is installed at the burner head of the gas stove 10. The heat collection module 33 is used to collect the heat generated by combustion at the burner head. Compared with placing the heat collection module 33 in other locations, the temperature at the burner head is higher, thereby maximizing the temperature difference and improving the power generation effect of the thermoelectric generator 30.

[0102] In this embodiment, by setting the cold end collection module 32 and the hot end collection module 33 at the highest and lowest temperature points of the integrated stove respectively, the temperature difference and potential difference at both ends of the thermoelectric generator are maximized, ensuring that the thermoelectric generator 30 outputs electricity efficiently and stably.

[0103] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the integrated stove also includes a heat insulation component 34, which is movably disposed within the air conditioner range hood 20. The heat insulation component 34 has a heat insulation position that blocks the cold end collection module 32 and the cold source, and a clearance position that allows the cold end collection module 32 and the cold source to communicate. The integrated stove also includes a driving component 35, which is connected to the heat insulation component 34 and is adapted to drive the heat insulation component 34 to move between the heat insulation position and the clearance position.

[0104] In the above embodiment, by means of the heat insulation component 34 and the driving component 35, when the thermoelectric generator 30 needs to generate electricity, the heat insulation component 34 is controlled to move to an avoidance position (see [link]). Figure 3 (As shown), this allows the cold end collection module 32 to transfer the cold energy from the cold source to the cold end of the thermoelectric generator. When the thermoelectric generator 30 is not needed to generate electricity, if the battery 40 is detected to have reached saturation, the drive unit 35 controls the barrier to move to the heat insulation position (see...). Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this prevents the cold energy at the cold source from being transferred to the cold end collection module 32, avoiding the thermoelectric generator 30 from doing useless work and wasting energy, while also minimizing the impact on the cooling effect of the air conditioner range hood 20.

[0105] Specifically, when the heat insulation component 34 is in the heat-insulating position, it can prevent heat exchange between the cold end collection module 32 and the evaporator 211. Optionally, the heat insulation component 34 can be a heat insulation cover or a heat insulation plate. Preferably, the heat insulation component 34 is a heat insulation plate, which has a simple structure and is easy to drive. The heat insulation component 34 can be made of a material with good heat insulation performance, such as ceramic or aluminum.

[0106] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the heat insulation plate is movably installed inside the air conditioner range hood 20. The cold end collection module 32 and the evaporator 211 are located on the upper and lower sides of the heat insulation plate, with the heat insulation plate positioned between them. The driving component 35 is connected to the heat insulation plate and is adapted to drive the heat insulation plate to move between a clearance position and an insulation position, so that the cold end collection module 32 can absorb the cold energy generated by the evaporator 211 or can be separated from the evaporator 211 so that they do not affect each other.

[0107] Optionally, the heat insulation plate can be slidably connected inside the air conditioner range hood 20. The drive component 35 is fixedly installed inside the air conditioner range hood 20, and the drive component 35 can be a telescopic cylinder, a motor, or an electric push rod.

[0108] In other alternative embodiments, the heat insulation member 34 may also be made as a folding retractable type, or a nested telescopic type, or a roll-up retractable type, and the drive member 35 can drive the heat insulation member 34 to unfold or retract, so that it can move telescopically between the heat insulation position and the avoidance position.

[0109] In some alternative embodiments, a heat insulation structure may be provided between the gas stove 10 and the heat collection module 33. The heat insulation structure may be made to be liftable and movable. When the thermoelectric generator 30 is not needed to generate electricity, the heat insulation structure rises up and blocks between the gas stove 10 and the heat collection module 33. When the thermoelectric generator 30 is needed to generate electricity, the heat insulation structure falls down and can be retracted into the body of the integrated stove, so that the heat collection module 33 can collect the heat emitted by the gas stove 10.

[0110] In some embodiments, the integrated stove includes a body and a head unit, with the gas stove 10 disposed on the body; the head unit is fixedly disposed above the body, the air conditioner range hood 20 is disposed on the head unit, and the power generation module 31 is disposed inside the body or the head unit.

[0111] In the above embodiments, by placing the power generation module 31 inside the fuselage or head, the power generation module 31 can be hidden, improving the overall aesthetics of the machine.

[0112] Specifically, both the power generation module 31 and the battery 40 can be located inside the fuselage, or one of the power generation module 31 and the battery 40 can be located inside the fuselage and the other inside the engine head. The accompanying drawings of this embodiment show the power generation module 31 located inside the engine head and the battery 40 located inside the fuselage, but this is not the only embodiment.

[0113] In some embodiments, combined with Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 6As shown, a linkage control circuit is provided between the gas stove 10 and the air conditioner range hood 20. When the integrated stove is turned on, the radio frequency circuit at the integrated stove end works and transmits a signal to the air conditioner range hood 20. After receiving the integrated stove start signal, the linkage circuit at the air conditioner range hood end transmits the signal to the main controller, and the main controller then controls the air conditioner range hood 20 to start working.

[0114] It needs to be explained that the integrated stove and air conditioner linkage means that the air conditioner and air conditioner 20 automatically start when the integrated stove is turned on. However, since the main control of the gas stove 10 and the main control of the air conditioner and air conditioner 20 are separate, the gas stove 10 cannot transmit a signal to the main control of the air conditioner and air conditioner 20. The principle of the integrated stove and air conditioner linkage is that after the integrated stove is turned on, the radio frequency circuit on the gas stove end sends a signal. After receiving the signal from the gas stove 10, the linkage circuit on the air conditioner and air conditioner end transmits the signal to the main control of the air conditioner and air conditioner, and the main control then turns on the air conditioner and air conditioner 20. Of course, in this embodiment, the gas stove 10 and the air conditioner and air conditioner 20 can also work independently.

[0115] Furthermore, the integrated stove provided in this embodiment is equipped with a detection circuit. When the detection circuit detects that both the integrated stove and the evaporator 211 are working, it controls the hot end collection module 33 to start collecting the heat generated at the stove end and the cold end collection module 32 to start collecting the cold air at the cold end of the evaporator 211.

[0116] The specific work process is as follows:

[0117] When the gas stove is ignited, the heat from the burner is transferred to the heat collection module 33, and then conducted to the hot surface 312 of the thermoelectric generator. When the air conditioner is turned on, the heat is conducted to the cold surface 311 of the thermoelectric generator through the cold collection module 32. Once a sufficient temperature difference is generated, the generator module 31 can output a higher voltage, which can be used to charge the battery 40. After the battery 40 is charged, it can supply power to the gas stove 10 and the air conditioner range hood 20.

[0118] The integrated stove provided in this embodiment adopts a design that integrates the range hood, air conditioner, and gas stove 10, which can greatly reduce the volume of kitchen space occupied. Moreover, through the thermoelectric generator 30, the energy generated during the operation of the integrated stove is recovered and utilized, reducing energy loss and effectively solving the problems of existing gas stoves 10 not having reserved sockets and requiring frequent battery replacements.

[0119] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in another aspect, a control method for an integrated stove is provided, applicable to integrated stoves of any of the above embodiments, combined with... Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the control method includes the following steps:

[0120] Step S101: Receive the start signal from the gas stove 10;

[0121] Step S102: Control the air conditioner range hood 20 to start, and cool the ambient space;

[0122] Step S103: Control the thermoelectric generator 30 to collect the cold energy at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 and the heat energy at the gas stove 10, and use the temperature difference between the heat and the cold energy to generate electricity.

[0123] In the above embodiment, when it is detected that both the gas stove 10 and the air conditioner range hood 20 are started, the thermoelectric generator 30 is controlled to start collecting the cold energy at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 and the heat at the gas stove 10. Then, the temperature difference between the heat and the cold energy is used to generate electricity, so as to realize the recovery and utilization of the energy generated during the operation of the integrated stove and reduce energy loss.

[0124] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 , Figure 3 ,as well as Figure 5 As shown, the temperature difference power generation device 30 collects the cold energy from the cold source of the air conditioner range hood 20 and the heat from the gas stove 10, and generates electricity using the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy. The following steps are performed beforehand:

[0125] Step S201: Obtain the power information of battery 40;

[0126] Step S202: Determine whether the battery 40 has reached saturation based on the power information;

[0127] If yes, proceed to step S203; if no, proceed to step S204.

[0128] Step S203: Control the heat insulation component 34 to move to the heat insulation position, so that the thermoelectric generator 30 stops generating electricity;

[0129] Step S204: Control the heat insulation component 34 to move to the avoidance position so that the thermoelectric generator 30 can generate electricity normally.

[0130] In the above embodiments, by adding the above judgment steps before the thermoelectric generator 30 starts generating electricity, it is possible to effectively avoid the situation where the battery 40 has reached a saturated state, but the thermoelectric generator 30 is still generating electricity to charge the battery 40. This not only wastes energy, but also easily causes the battery 40 to explode, leading to related safety hazards. When power generation is not needed, separating the cold end collection module 32 from the cold source can also minimize the impact of the cold end collection module 32 on the cooling effect of the air conditioning module 21.

[0131] In this embodiment, the air conditioner end is used as the cold end for energy collection and the stove end is used as the hot end for energy collection. The temperature difference between the two is used to generate electricity, which can not only recover and utilize the energy generated by the entire system, but also store it for use by the gas stove 10, thus solving the problem of frequent battery replacement.

[0132] Although embodiments of the invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An integrated stove, characterized in that, include: Gas stove (10); An air conditioning range hood (20) is integrated above the gas stove (10); Thermoelectric generator (30) is electrically connected to the gas stove (10) and / or air conditioner range hood (20) and is adapted to provide power to the gas stove (10) and / or air conditioner range hood (20). The thermoelectric generator (30) includes a power generation module (31), a cold end collection module (32) and a hot end collection module (33). Among them, the cold end collection module (32) is set at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood (20) to collect cold energy, the hot end collection module (33) is set at the gas stove (10) to collect heat energy, and the power generation module (31) is adapted to generate electricity based on the temperature difference between the heat and cold energy collected by the hot end collection module (33) and the cold end collection module (32). The integrated stove also includes: A heat insulation component (34) is movably disposed inside the air conditioner range hood (20). The heat insulation component (34) has a heat insulation position that blocks the cold end collection module (32) and the cold source, and a clearance position that allows the cold end collection module (32) and the cold source to communicate. A drive member (35), connected to the heat insulation member (34), is adapted to drive the heat insulation member (34) to move between the heat insulation position and the avoidance position.

2. The integrated stove according to claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated stove also includes: A storage battery (40) with its input end connected to the power generation module (31) and its output end connected to the gas stove (10) and / or the air conditioner range hood (20) is used to store the electrical energy generated by the thermoelectric generator (30).

3. The integrated stove according to claim 2, characterized in that, The integrated stove also includes: A voltage conversion module is disposed between the power generation module (31) and the storage battery (40), and is adapted to convert the first voltage output by the power generation module (31) into a second voltage and input it to the storage battery (40). And / or, The power monitoring module is connected to the battery (40) and is adapted to monitor the power information of the battery (40) and feed the power information back to the control module of the integrated stove.

4. The integrated stove according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The power generation module (31) has a cold end and a hot end, and the thermoelectric power generation device (30) further includes: A cooling structure (321) is connected between the cold end collection module (32) and the cold end of the power generation module (31), and is adapted to conduct the cold energy collected by the cold end collection module (32) to the cold end of the power generation module (31). A heat-conducting structure (331) is connected between the hot end of the heat collection module (33) and the hot end of the power generation module (31), and is adapted to conduct the heat collected by the heat collection module (33) to the hot end of the power generation module (31).

5. The integrated stove according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power generation module (31) includes a thermoelectric generator, with the cold end and the hot end distributed on opposite sides of the thermoelectric generator; The cooling structure (321) includes a cooling pipe connected between the cold end of the thermoelectric generator and the cold end collection module (32); and / or, the heating structure (331) includes a heating pipe connected between the hot end of the thermoelectric generator and the hot end collection module (33).

6. The integrated stove according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner range hood (20) includes: An air conditioning module (21) includes an evaporator (211), and a cold end collection module (32) is located near the evaporator (211).

7. The integrated stove according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cold end collection module (32) includes a radiator disposed at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood (20); and / or, the hot end collection module (33) includes a heat collector disposed on the periphery of the gas stove (10).

8. A control method for an integrated stove, applicable to the integrated stove described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The control method includes: Receive the start signal from the gas stove (10); Control the start of the air conditioner range hood (20) to cool the ambient space; The temperature difference power generation device (30) collects the cold energy at the cold source of the air conditioner range hood (20) and the heat energy at the gas stove (10), and generates electricity using the temperature difference between the heat and the cold energy.

9. The control method for an integrated stove according to claim 8, characterized in that, The controlled temperature difference power generation device (30) collects the cold energy from the cold source of the air conditioner range hood (20) and the heat energy from the gas stove (10), and generates electricity using the temperature difference between the heat and the cold energy. The following steps are performed beforehand: Obtain the power information of the storage battery (40); Based on the power information, determine whether the power of the storage battery (40) has reached saturation; If yes, then control the heat insulation component (34) to move to the heat insulation position so that the thermoelectric generator (30) stops generating electricity; if no, then control the heat insulation component (34) to move to the avoidance position so that the thermoelectric generator (30) generates electricity normally.

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