Commercial intelligent cooker and control method

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of integrated stoves, and discloses a commercial intelligent stove and a control method, wherein the commercial intelligent stove comprises a water jar assembly, a stove cavity, a table top and a drain pipe which are arranged on a stove main body; the water jar assembly comprises a water jar main body and a water collecting assembly; a water storage cavity is arranged in the water jar main body; a water inlet of the water storage cavity is located at a bottom position; the water collecting assembly is arranged on the water jar main body and is used for receiving water overflowed from the water storage cavity; a cooling chamber is arranged in the lower part of the table top of the stove main body; the cooling chamber is connected with the water collecting assembly; a water tank and a table top spray head are arranged on the stove main body; a plurality of table top spray heads are arranged along the length direction of the table top; the water tank supplies water for the table top spray head; the cooling chamber is connected with the drain pipe and the water tank through a shunt pipe. The water jar is filled with water from the bottom, and a partition plate is arranged, so that the upper layer of contaminated water cannot be quickly mixed due to the impact of water flow; a washing area is arranged at the water jar, so that the water in the water jar is prevented from being polluted when spoons are washed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of integrated stove technology, specifically to a commercial intelligent stove and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] In restaurants, canteens, and similar establishments, kitchen staff need to keep the water pipes continuously running during peak cooking times to maintain a constant flow of water in the water tank. There are several reasons for this, including: 1. The stovetop gets extremely hot under high heat, and the overflowing water effectively lowers this temperature, extending the stove's lifespan and reducing the temperature around the cooks; 2. During peak hours, cooks are constantly cooking, requiring a continuous flow of water, which quickly depletes the water tank. (The last sentence appears to be incomplete and possibly refers to a separate issue: "if the tap is running...") 1. Switching on and off will greatly reduce the efficiency of food preparation, and the water temperature also needs to be maintained and cannot be too high; 2. During the cooking process, each time seasonings are added or the food is turned over, the spoon will be covered with juice and oil. After using the spoon to scoop water, the water in the water tank will be contaminated. If the water in the water tank is not kept flowing, the water will become cloudy, and there is a risk of cross-contamination of flavors when cooking the next dish; 3. Oil and vegetable soup that splashes during the cooking process will also fall into the water tank, causing the water to become cloudy and cross-contamination of flavors; 4. The flowing water will also wash away impurities on the countertop and keep the countertop clean. Therefore, keeping the faucet continuously running is necessary. However, the faucet on a traditional stovetop is located above the water tank. When soup, seasonings, etc., enter the water tank, they mix with the water under the impact of the water flow, making them difficult to drain. This poses a risk of cloudy water and cross-contamination of food flavors. When cooking, it is often necessary to use the faucet above the water tank to rinse spoons. After rinsing, water contaminated with oil and soup enters the water tank, causing contamination. Furthermore, the water overflowing from the water tank has a limited flow range on the countertop, failing to provide sufficient and effective cooling and rinsing. This application addresses these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a commercial intelligent stove and control method to solve the problem of water pollution in the water tank, and to utilize the characteristic that the water in the water tank needs to be continuously flowing to achieve better cooling and rinsing effect on the stove countertop.

[0004] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0005] This invention discloses a commercial intelligent stove, comprising a water tank assembly, a stove cavity, a countertop, and a drain pipe on the stove body. The water tank assembly includes a water tank body and a water collection assembly. The water tank body has a water storage cavity with its inlet located at the bottom. The water collection assembly is located on the water tank body and is used to receive water overflowing from the water storage cavity. A cooling chamber is located under the countertop in the stove body and is connected to the water collection assembly. The stove body also has a water tank and countertop spray nozzles. Several countertop spray nozzles are arranged along the length of the countertop, and the water tank supplies water to the countertop spray nozzles. The cooling chamber is connected to the drain pipe and the water tank via a diversion pipe. The diversion pipe has an oil drain channel and a drainage channel. The inlet height of the oil drain channel is higher than the inlet height of the drainage channel. The oil drain channel is connected to the drain pipe, and the drainage channel is connected to the water tank.

[0006] Furthermore, the water tank is equipped with a water pump assembly, which draws water from the bottom of the water tank. The water tank is also equipped with a secondary oil drain port, which is connected to a drain pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the main body of the water tank is provided with a rinsing area, in which a rinsing switch and a rinsing nozzle are provided, and the height of the rinsing nozzle is lower than the height of the top opening of the water storage chamber.

[0008] Furthermore, the water collection assembly includes a water collection ring surrounding the main body of the water tank, and the water collection ring has a notch located above the rinsing area.

[0009] Furthermore, a partition is provided in the water storage cavity, and the partition is provided with several connecting holes.

[0010] Furthermore, the stove body is equipped with a camera assembly and a temperature sensor assembly. The camera assembly is electrically connected to the countertop spray nozzle, and the temperature sensor assembly is used to detect the countertop temperature. The temperature sensor assembly is also electrically connected to the water inlet assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the platform is detachable and movable. Removing the platform allows for cleaning of the cooling chamber, and moving the platform downwards can further increase the depth of the recessed area.

[0012] Furthermore, an ultrasonic oscillation generator is provided in the main body of the stove, and the ultrasonic oscillation generator is connected to the tabletop.

[0013] A method for controlling a commercial smart stove, based on the aforementioned commercial smart stove, includes the following steps: When the water inlet assembly is turned on, the water overflows from the water tank assembly and enters the cooling chamber through the water collection assembly. When the water level in the cooling chamber is lower than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe is closed. When the water level is higher than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe is opened. The water with more oil in the upper layer of the cooling chamber is discharged through the oil drain channel, and the water in the lower layer enters the water tank through the drain channel. The table surface temperature is positively correlated with the valve opening degree of the water inlet assembly.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes the following steps: when the countertop needs to be rinsed, the countertop spray head can be manually turned on; when the camera component detects that the cleanliness of the countertop is low, it sends an activation command to the countertop spray head; when the countertop temperature reaches the set value, the countertop spray head turns on.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: By using a bottom-inlet water tank with a baffle, the contaminated water in the upper layer is prevented from mixing too quickly due to the impact of the water flow. The baffle also isolates the upper and lower layers of water to a certain extent, allowing the contaminated water in the upper layer to be discharged as soon as possible, ensuring that clean water is drawn next time and avoiding the problem of cross-contamination of taste. A rinsing area is set up at the water tank to prevent the water in the tank from being contaminated when rinsing the spoon.

[0016] Overflowing water is collected by a water collection assembly and enters the cooling chamber to cool the stovetop. The water in the cooling chamber flows into the water tank through an overflow pipe. When the countertop needs cleaning, water is drawn from the bottom of the water tank and pumped through the rinsing nozzles to rinse the countertop. During rinsing, an ultrasonic oscillation generator can be turned on to vibrate the countertop for better rinsing. The cooling chamber and rinsing nozzles ensure that the rinsing and cooling effects fully cover the stovetop, achieving a more thorough rinsing. Furthermore, the water undergoes two oil diversion processes before rinsing to further ensure the rinsing effect and reduce the degree of oil contamination of the internal structure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a commercial smart stove; Figure 2 A top view of a commercial smart stove; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank assembly. Figure 4 Side view of a commercial smart stove; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structural connections; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the shunt pipe structure. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following is combined with Figure 1-6 The present invention will be described in detail below. Example 1:

[0021] The present invention provides a commercial intelligent stove, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 The main body 1 of the stove is equipped with a water tank assembly 2, a stove cavity 13, a countertop 3, a drain grate 5 and a drain pipe 18. The main body 1 of the stove is equipped with an ignition knob 12. Optionally, the main body 1 of the stove is equipped with a storage cabinet 11. A range hood module can also be installed on the upper side of the stove cavity 13 as needed. There are generally two stove cavities 13. The water tank assembly 2 is located at the rear between the two stove cavities 13 for easy access to water by the chef.

[0022] like Figure 3 The water tank assembly 2 includes a water tank body 21 and a water collection assembly 27. The water tank body 21 is provided with a water storage chamber 26. The water inlet of the water storage chamber 26 is located at the bottom and is connected to the water inlet assembly 7. By adopting a bottom water inlet method for the water tank, compared with the traditional method of setting a faucet on the top of the water tank, the polluted water in the upper layer will not achieve a faster mixing effect due to the impact of the water flow, so as to ensure that clean water is taken out as much as possible and avoid the problem of cross-contamination of taste.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 The bottom of the water tank body 21 has an inward recess to form a rinsing area 22. The rinsing area 22 is equipped with a rinsing switch 24 and a rinsing nozzle 23. The height of the rinsing nozzle 23 is lower than the height of the top opening of the water storage chamber 26. The rinsing water supply pipe 25 connected to the water inlet assembly 7 supplies water to the rinsing nozzle 23. The rinsing switch 24 is a push-button switch or a sensor switch, thereby avoiding the problem of water contamination in the water tank when rinsing the spoon.

[0024] The water collection assembly 27 is disposed on the water tank body 21. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 1 , Figure 3 The water collection component 27 includes a water collection ring surrounding the water tank body 21. The water collection ring has a notch located above the rinsing area 22, so that some of the overflowing water can form a water curtain in the rinsing area 22 to ensure the cleaning effect of the spoon.

[0025] The water collection assembly 27 is used to receive water overflowing from the water storage chamber 26. A cooling chamber 19 is located under the countertop 3 in the main body of the stove 1. Figure 4 The cooling chamber 19 is connected to the water collection assembly 27. A water tank 8 and countertop spray nozzles 4 are installed on the stove body 1. Several countertop spray nozzles 4 are arranged along the length of the countertop 3. A water pump assembly is installed in the water tank 8. The water pump assembly draws water from the bottom of the water tank 8 to supply water to the countertop spray nozzles 4, reducing the oil content in the water used for rinsing. The cooling chamber 19 is connected to the drain pipe 18 and the water tank 8 via a diversion pipe 6. Figure 6 The diversion pipe 6 is equipped with an oil drain channel 61 and a drainage channel 62. The inlet height of the oil drain channel 61 is higher than the inlet height of the drainage channel 62. The inlet height of the oil drain channel 61 can be higher or lower than the bottom of the platform 3. The oil drain channel 61 is connected to the drain pipe 18, and the drainage channel 62 is connected to the water tank 8. The bottom of the cooling chamber 19 is also equipped with a manual drain valve connected to the drain pipe 18, which is used when it is necessary to drain the water in the cooling chamber 19.

[0026] like Figure 5 The water inlet assembly 7 supplies water to the water tank assembly 2. Water overflowing from the water tank enters the cooling chamber 19 through the water collection assembly 27. The water inlet velocity in the cooling chamber 19 generally needs to be greater than the drainage velocity of the drainage channel 62. When the water level rises to the height of the oil drain channel 61 inlet, the surface water with a higher oil content will enter the drain pipe 18 through the oil drain channel 61 and be discharged. The lower water with a lower oil content enters the water tank 8 through the drain channel 62, further reducing the oil content in the water during rinsing, ensuring the rinsing effect, and reducing pollution to the water tank, water pump, rinsing nozzle, and pipes. Preferably, a secondary oil drain port is provided on the water tank 8 at a position higher than the water pump. The secondary oil drain port is connected to the drain pipe 18. The connection is used to realize secondary oil drainage and excess water drainage. The bottom of the water tank 8 is equipped with an air drain valve. The water tank 8 can optionally be equipped with a water level gauge, which can be connected to the water inlet component 7. When rinsing is required and the water level is insufficient, the water inlet component 7 can directly supply water to the water tank 8. When rinsing is required, the water pump component is turned on, and the countertop 3 is rinsed through a row of countertop nozzles 4 to achieve a better rinsing effect. Optionally, the stove body 1 is equipped with an ultrasonic oscillation generator 9, which is connected to the countertop 3 to achieve a better rinsing effect. The rinsing water enters the drain pipe 18 through the drain grate 5 and the connecting pipe 16 and is discharged. The countertop 3 is preferably inclined towards the drain grate 5.

[0027] In this solution, water is used for cooling first and then for rinsing, instead of the other way around. This avoids the situation where rinsing followed by cooling results in more contaminants in the water, polluting the cooling chamber and requiring frequent cleaning of the stove's interior.

[0028] Optionally, the cooling chamber 19 and the water inlet assembly 7 are connected by a direct pipe, so that when the table surface temperature reaches the set maximum value, the water inlet assembly can directly supply water to the cooling chamber 19.

[0029] Preferably, the bottom of the platform 3 is provided with several heat dissipation fins, which can achieve a good heat dissipation effect even when the water level in the cooling chamber 19 is not in contact with the bottom of the platform 3.

[0030] A temperature sensor assembly is installed on the main body 1 of the stove. The temperature sensor assembly is used to detect the temperature of the countertop 3 and is electrically connected to the water inlet assembly 7.

[0031] Example 2: Based on Example 1, a camera assembly 15 and a temperature sensor assembly are provided on the stove body 1, and the camera assembly 15 is electrically connected to the countertop nozzle 4.

[0032] Example 3: Based on Example 1 or 2, in this example, as... Figure 3 A partition 28 is provided in the water storage chamber 26, and several connecting holes 29 are provided on the partition 28. The installation depth of the partition 28 is at least greater than the diameter of the spoon to avoid affecting water intake. The water tank adopts a bottom water intake method. With the partition, the partition plays a certain role in isolating the upper and lower layers of water. The upper contaminated water can be discharged as soon as possible, and the degree of contamination of the lower water is reduced, ensuring that clean water is taken next time and avoiding the problem of cross-contamination of taste. Optionally, a one-way valve is provided in the connecting hole 29 to allow water to flow from bottom to top. A telescopic module, such as an electric telescopic rod, is provided in the water tank body 21. After water is taken, the electric telescopic rod drives the partition 28 to rise to assist in the discharge of the upper water. After the camera component 15 detects the water intake action, it sends a start signal to the electric telescopic rod. This function can be activated when different dishes are being cooked in the two stove chambers 13 respectively.

[0033] Example 4: Based on any of the above examples, the tabletop 3 is detachable and movable. Removing the countertop 3 allows for cleaning of the cooling chamber 19. Moving the countertop 3 downwards further increases the depth of the recessed area 17. After the drain grate 5 is closed with the cover, water can be stored in the recessed area 17 to clean items.

[0034] A method for controlling a commercial smart stove, based on the aforementioned commercial smart stove, includes the following steps: When the water inlet assembly 7 is turned on, the water in the water tank assembly 2 overflows and enters the cooling chamber 19 through the water collection assembly 27. When the water level in the cooling chamber 19 is lower than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe 6 is closed. When the water level is higher than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe 6 is opened. The water with more oil in the upper layer of the cooling chamber 19 is discharged through the oil drain channel 61, and the water in the lower layer enters the water tank 8 through the drain channel 62. The temperature of the tabletop 3 is positively correlated with the opening degree of the valve of the water inlet assembly 7.

[0035] Furthermore, when the countertop 3 needs to be rinsed, the countertop nozzle 4 can be manually turned on. The camera component 15 acquires the image on the countertop and processes it using a microprocessor. When it is determined that the countertop 3 has reached a certain level of dirt, an activation command is sent to the countertop nozzle 4. When the temperature of the countertop 3 reaches the set value, the microprocessor (or PLC programmable controller) sends an activation command to the countertop nozzle 4.

[0036] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand and implement the present invention. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A commercial intelligent stove, wherein a water tank assembly (2), a stove cavity (13), a countertop (3), and a drain pipe (18) are provided on the stove body (1), characterized in that: The water tank assembly (2) includes a water tank body (21) and a water collection assembly (27). A water storage chamber (26) is provided in the water tank body (21), and the water inlet of the water storage chamber (26) is located at the bottom. The water collection assembly (27) is provided on the water tank body (21) to receive water overflowing from the water storage chamber (26). A cooling chamber (19) is provided in the stove body (1) under the countertop (3), and the cooling chamber (19) is connected to the water collection assembly (27). A water tank (8) and a countertop spray head are provided on the stove body (1). (4) Several tabletop spray nozzles (4) are arranged along the length of the tabletop (3). The water tank (8) supplies water to the tabletop spray nozzles (4). The cooling chamber (19) is connected to the drain pipe (18) and the water tank (8) through the diversion pipe (6). The diversion pipe (6) is provided with an oil drain channel (61) and a drain channel (62). The inlet height of the oil drain channel (61) is higher than the inlet height of the drain channel (62). The oil drain channel (61) is connected to the drain pipe (18). The drain channel (62) is connected to the water tank (8). The main body (21) of the water tank is provided with a rinsing area (22), and a rinsing switch (24) and a rinsing nozzle (23) are provided in the rinsing area (22). The height of the rinsing nozzle (23) is lower than the height of the top opening of the water storage chamber (26).

2. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (8) is equipped with a water pump assembly, which draws water from the bottom of the water tank (8). The water tank (8) is equipped with a secondary oil drain port, which is connected to a drain pipe (18).

3. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection assembly (27) includes a water collection ring surrounding the water tank body (21), and the water collection ring has a notch located above the rinsing area (22).

4. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The water storage cavity (26) is provided with a partition (28), and the partition (28) is provided with a plurality of connecting holes (29).

5. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stove body (1) is provided with a camera assembly (15) and a temperature sensor assembly. The camera assembly (15) is electrically connected to the countertop nozzle (4). The temperature sensor assembly is used to detect the temperature of the countertop (3). The temperature sensor assembly is electrically connected to the water inlet assembly (7).

6. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform (3) is detachable and movable. Removing the platform (3) allows for cleaning of the cooling chamber (19), and moving the platform (3) downwards can further increase the depth of the recessed area (17).

7. The commercial intelligent stove according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: An ultrasonic oscillation generator (9) is provided in the main body (1) of the stove, and the ultrasonic oscillation generator (9) is connected to the tabletop (3).

8. A commercial smart stove control method, based on the commercial smart stove according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: When the water inlet assembly (7) is turned on, the water in the water tank assembly (2) overflows and enters the cooling chamber (19) through the water collection assembly (27). When the water level in the cooling chamber (19) is lower than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe (6) is closed. When the water level is higher than the set value, the valve in the diversion pipe (6) is opened. The water with more oil in the upper layer of the cooling chamber (19) is discharged through the oil drain channel (61), and the water in the lower layer enters the water tank (8) through the drain channel (62). The temperature of the tabletop (3) is positively correlated with the opening degree of the valve of the water inlet assembly (7).

9. The commercial intelligent stove control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes the following steps: When the countertop (3) needs to be rinsed, the countertop nozzle (4) can be turned on manually. When the camera component (15) detects that the cleanliness of the countertop (3) is low, it sends an opening command to the countertop nozzle (4). When the temperature of the countertop (3) reaches the set value, the countertop nozzle (4) turns on.

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