Outdoor cooking device

Abstract

An outdoor cooking device, such as a grilling device, is described. The device has a cooking portion and a support for raising the cooking portion. The device has one or more heating elements, at least one food holder having a rotating shaft, at least one sensor and at least one motor. The sensor comprises a measuring device for weighing the thickness of a respective one of the plurality of food holders and / or the food held thereby. The device is equipped with a controller (which can be local or used in combination with a wireless mobile phone) for controlling the motor to rotate the rotating shaft of the food holder according to the weight of the food holder and / or the thickness of the food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an outdoor cooking device, and more particularly but not exclusively to a barbecue device. Background Art

[0002] Many people in many societies prefer to dine outdoors on more and more occasions, particularly as the climate becomes more suitable.

[0003] However, as weather conditions become increasingly unpredictable, many of these dining occasions may be impacted or difficult to achieve.

[0004] For the reasons stated above, as well as the fact that outdoor cooking requires a great deal of time and effort, cooks may be unable or unwilling to stay around outdoor cooking equipment for extended periods of time.

[0005] Therefore, people may wish to gain the benefits and experience of outdoor cooking without having to constantly monitor the cooking conditions, such as by constantly turning the food to ensure it is cooked evenly.

[0006] EP2082475 (HECKER et al.) discloses a rotary grill cooking device for use with a cooking source, comprising: a food holder; at least one motor operably connected to the food holder; at least one thermopile associated with the motor. The at least one thermopile provides energy for driving the at least one motor, thereby causing the food holder to rotate.

[0007] CN109917713 (HOU) discloses a wireless intelligent controller for a barbecue oven and a control method thereof. The controller comprises a microcontroller unit, a storage unit, a power supply unit, an external input unit, an external drive unit, an external measurement unit, an alarm unit and a wireless unit, wherein the storage unit, the power supply unit, the external input unit, the external drive unit, the external measurement unit, the alarm unit and the wireless unit are connected to the microcontroller unit. The storage unit is connected to a display unit. The external drive unit is connected to a motor, a fan and a heating rod of the barbecue oven. The external measurement unit is connected to a temperature probe in the oven. Through the control method of the invention, biomass materials can be burned in the barbecue device.

[0008] US20070240698 (HOLBROOK) discloses a grill accessory that automatically turns food 180 degrees at desired intervals and allows the food to be substantially on the surface of an existing grill while cooking. The system includes a food rack, a rack mount, a connector, a motor controller, and a motor mount with a motor and an L-shaped drive shaft. The food rack includes a top rack and a bottom rack made of a wire mesh, and the food to be cooked is placed between the top rack and the bottom rack. The rack mount allows the food rack to rotate and is located on an axis that substantially coincides with one of the longitudinal sides of the food rack.

[0009] WO2020 / 0157546 (REGAZZON) discloses a food grilling device.

[0010] US2019 / 0183286 (CHEN) discloses a rotating barbecue device with a forward and reverse rotating motor.

[0011] US2015 / 0027321 (Yu (YU)) discloses a grill skewer with a probe. Summary of the invention

[0012] The present invention aims to overcome the problems of existing devices.

[0013] According to the present invention, an outdoor cooking device is provided, comprising: a cooking portion and a support portion, wherein the support portion is used to elevate the cooking portion; one or more heating elements; at least one food holder having a rotating shaft; at least one sensor comprising a measuring device for weighing food and / or measuring the thickness of food; at least one motor; and a controller for controlling the at least one motor to rotate the rotating shaft of the food holder according to the weight and / or thickness of the food held by the food holder.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of food holders and one or more sensors are provided, each food holder having a rotating shaft, and the one or more sensors include a measuring device for weighing food and / or measuring its thickness. In some embodiments, the measuring device is used to weigh one of the plurality of food holders and / or measure the thickness of the food thereon. Preferably, the transceiver controls the at least one motor to rotate the rotating shaft of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders according to the weight of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders and / or the thickness of the food held by it.

[0015] In some embodiments, the one or more holders may be removable from the cooking portion to make each holder more easily manipulable with food, wherein the food may be placed on the holder in a different location, such as an indoor kitchen.

[0016] The one or more food retainers do not need to wrap or clamp the food. Each food retainer may include any device for fixing food such as a fork or a skewer.

[0017] In some embodiments, the one or more retaining members include a top plate with a hinge, the top plate being hinged at one end on a hinge having two pivot pins and being fixed to the bottom plate by a sliding fastener. In this way, the retaining member can accommodate and clamp food of different depths.

[0018] The heating element is preferably a gas burner, but other types of heating sources / fuels may be used, such as but not limited to charcoal, electricity, and wood chunks.

[0019] In some embodiments, in order to enable the use of charcoal or solid fuel such as charcoal, the cooking device may not include a removable tray.

[0020] In some embodiments, the device includes a battery. In an advantageous embodiment, the battery enables the device to be a mobile, self-supporting device.

[0021] In some embodiments, the device includes a thermal power generation device. The thermal power generation device can draw energy from the heat of the cooking portion. Therefore, within the scope of the present invention, the thermal power generation device can achieve trickle charging of the battery.

[0022] In some embodiments, the burner of the device includes a wirelessly activated gas valve so that the heat applied to the food can be remotely controlled.

[0023] In some embodiments, the motor realizes rotation controlled in a wireless manner so that the rotation speed and the rotation amount can be remotely controlled. In some embodiments, the support portion includes a cover portion so that the cooking portion can be closed to prevent pollution or rainwater from entering.

[0024] In some embodiments, the support comprises a gas tank cabinet, so that local storage of gas can be achieved and the device can be made more mobile and self-supporting.

[0025] In some embodiments, the support comprises a food preparation surface such as one or more shelves for local food preparation or storage of utensils. In some embodiments, the support comprises casters to make it easy to move.

[0026] In some embodiments, the device comprises three retaining members, and it is within the contemplation of the present invention that the device comprises three local controllers. In some embodiments, the retaining member comprises a stainless steel mesh.

[0027] In some embodiments, the device includes one or more temperature sensors, wherein one sensor can be used to measure the internal temperature of the grilling device, and another sensor can be in the form of a probe for sensing the internal temperature of the food held by the holder.

[0028] In some embodiments, the device may include one or more video cameras to allow a remote user to monitor the cooking of food.

[0029] In some embodiments, the device includes one or more weighing devices or weight sensing devices, which are, for example, weight sensors that convert input mechanical forces such as load, weight, tension, compression or pressure into output electrical signals that can be measured, converted and standardized. Such weighing devices can be used to weigh the food holder. Among them, for each food holder, one or more such sensors can be provided, wherein the sensor can be, for example, provided on the rotating shaft of the food holder, or a sensor can be provided at each end of the rotating shaft. For a given food holder, the average weight can be calculated based on the measured values ​​at each end.

[0030] In this way, within the scope of the present invention, the food holder can be weighed together with the food when the food holder is connected. In this way, within the scope of the present invention, the advantages of food weight monitoring can be further achieved, and the device can also adjust the temperature and / or rotation mode accordingly.

[0031] The weighing device can be calibrated to zero weight when the food holder is empty.

[0032] As an alternative or in addition to weight measurement, a sensor may be provided for measuring the thickness of the food on the food holder. The thickness may be measured by a video camera as described above, a laser, a simple ruler-like device on the attached preparation surface, or based on the distance between the clamping plates.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support portion includes a surface specifically for arranging a sensor for weighing the food and / or measuring the thickness of the food. For example, the surface may include an electronic weighing device, and a vertically aligned laser may be arranged above the electronic weighing device, which can calculate the distance between the laser and the food and determine the thickness of the food by subtracting the distance between the laser and the food from the total distance between the laser and the weighing device. As an alternative or additional solution, a vertical rod may be arranged above the weighing device, and a sliding gauge for measuring the thickness of the food may be arranged on the vertical rod. In some embodiments, the sensor sends the food weight and / or thickness information to the controller, which then optimally sets the cooking temperature and rotation speed based on the information.

[0034] The weight and / or thickness can be used to control the rotation speed or frequency of the food holder. Preferably, the heavier and / or thicker the food, the slower the rotation speed and / or the lower the frequency of the food. In this way, the risk of small-sized food being burnt and the partial grilling effect on the surface of large-sized food can be reduced.

[0035] Weight and / or thickness can be used to control the temperature of food. When the food is heavy, the heating element (such as a gas burner) can be automatically adjusted down to reduce the temperature. Conversely, when the food is light, the heating element can be automatically adjusted up to increase the temperature. For example, a large steak or joint of meat may require a lower temperature to avoid a burnt outside and undercooked inside.

[0036] It is within the scope of the present invention that the same motor can drive different rotating shafts and control different food retainers to achieve different speeds or frequencies. This can be achieved by a mechanical method that selectively drives the motor to selectively act on different rotating shafts. Preferably, a motor is provided for each rotating shaft, and each motor controls the rotation speed or frequency according to the corresponding weight and / or thickness.

[0037] In some embodiments, all food holders are driven by one or more motors to achieve synchronous rotation. In other embodiments, each food holder is individually controlled to achieve independent control of the rotation speed and duration. This can be achieved by operably connecting a separate motor to each holder, or by providing a gear clutch system. In the latter method, each food holder can be selectively engaged and rotated, thereby achieving a variety of optional cooking methods.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the cooking tray is a generally rectangular open top box, wherein at least two opposing box walls are used to accommodate and retain the food holder within the perimeter of the box wall. For example, the opposing box walls may include openings and / or channels, which are used to accommodate the above-mentioned rotating shaft and enable the rotating shaft to pass through the box wall and engage with the motor or a component driven by the motor, so that the food holder can rotate.

[0039] It is contemplated that the same sensor can be used to measure the weight and / or thickness of all foods. For example, a video camera with machine vision software can be used to measure the thickness of each of a plurality of foods. Similarly, the machine vision software can also measure the volume of the food and convert it to weight. Each shaft can have its own corresponding measuring device.

[0040] It is within the contemplated scope of the present invention that the cooking device may have a controller for operating the at least one motor and optionally other components of the cooking device. The controller generally includes switches for turning on, off, or adjusting one or more heating sources and turning on, off, or adjusting the speed of one or more motors that rotate the at least one food holder. Preferably, the switch is associated with a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to a power source.

[0041] Ideally, the controller includes a processor such as a microprocessor for receiving signals from one or more sensors provided on the cooking device, or optionally from a remote sensor, transmitting signals, and analyzing received signals. In this way, the controller can monitor the operation of the device and adjust its settings based on the received data signals.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the cooking temperature is monitored and, based on a data signal received by a microprocessor associated with the controller or a remote device, the temperature is analyzed and the heating source and / or the rotation of the food on the food holder can be adjusted to achieve optimal cooking results.

[0043] Preferably, the controller provides signals to start and stop rotation of the food holder when a command signal is received (eg, by opening or closing a switch or in response to receiving a signal from a sensor or a combined signal from two or more sensors).

[0044] The controller may also enable the speed and duration of the rotation to be controlled. For example, a rotation program with a fixed rotation rate and duration may be started, preferably after the food and its weight and / or thickness have been specified.

[0045] In some embodiments, the controller may also be used to control the heating sources to start and stop cooking, for example, by turning the one or more heating sources on or off.

[0046] In some embodiments, the controller may be operably connected to a control panel for manual operation by a user. In some embodiments, the control panel includes a display indicating the status of the cooking device, which may include various settings and parameters of the device, such as the temperature.

[0047] In some other embodiments, the controller is used to receive wireless signals from a remote electronic device and send wireless signals to the remote electronic device to enable the cooking device to operate. For example, the controller can communicate with an electronic device such as a smart phone to enable a user to remotely control the operation through an application on the electronic device.

[0048] In some embodiments using wireless control, a control panel may not be provided, but a single display for indicating the status of the cooking device controlled by a remote electronic device may be provided.

[0049] In the case of a remote wireless operation method, the device may include a transceiver for receiving signals from and sending signals to the remote device, and for receiving data signals from sensors provided in the device. These signals are analyzed by the processor, and the controller initiates corresponding actions under certain conditions. For example, the rotation speed may be changed with changes in temperature.

[0050] It should be understood that the controller and / or a remote device sending signals to the controller may be pre-programmed with cooking settings for specific foods so that the preset program may be initiated upon the addition of such foods.

[0051] Thus, a heating source such as a gas burner may have a gas valve that is wirelessly activated so that the gas burner can be remotely activated by the controller and thus the heat applied to the food can be remotely controlled. Ideally, the above program is tailored to the food. For example, it may take into account the type of food, the weight of the food, the thickness of the food and the way it is cooked. Such parameters can be used to calculate the preferred cooking temperature, cooking duration and / or rotation speed at different cooking stages. In some embodiments, the device may have a sensor for analyzing the food being cooked, and the program selection reflects the status of this analysis.

[0052] In further embodiments, the device can be used to operate under voice commands. For example, the controller and / or the remote device in communication with the controller may include a voice detection and interpretation unit so that voice commands can be received and processed to control the operation of the device. For example, a user can instruct the device to turn on or off, specify a temperature, inform the device of the type of food, inform the device of the weight and / or thickness of the food, and inform the device of the degree of cooking required for the food, such as, but not limited to, "rare", "medium", "well done", "lightly burnt" and "deeply burnt". In this way, the user does not need to touch the controller when handling food, thereby achieving the advantage of greater hygiene.

[0053] It should be understood that in the case where the cooking device is wirelessly enabled, the device can be used to operate through various remote devices capable of receiving and sending data signals with the device. For example, the cooking device can be synchronized with other home devices and networks such as Amazon Echo Dot (RTM) or Nest (RTM) systems.

[0054] The cooking device has at least one power source for supplying power to the at least one motor and the electrical components such as the controller. In some embodiments, the device includes a battery, which may have the advantage of making the device a mobile, self-supporting device. In other embodiments, the device may have a cable for connecting to a mains power source.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the support portion comprises a cover portion for closing the cooking portion and completely defining the cooking cavity, and also preventing pollution and rainwater from entering.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cover is provided on an automatic hinge so that the cover can be opened and closed automatically. The automatic hinge can be controlled by a motor.

[0057] In another embodiment, the automatic lid may include one or more electromagnets for enabling the lid to be released from the locked position and subsequently moved from the first position to the second position. The hinge may include one or more damping devices for preventing the lid from slamming shut.

[0058] In an advantageous embodiment, the automatic lid can also be remotely activated. This can help the user to prepare food without having to operate the lid. For example, the user can open and close the lid by voice command, so that the lid can be opened as needed to save heat in the device.

[0059] In another embodiment, the device may include a water sensor for detecting rainfall, so that the lid automatically closes upon detecting rainfall. In this way, the user can leave the cooking device outside without supervision without the risk of affecting the cooking.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the cooking device has at least one vent to assist in adjusting the cooking temperature. Preferably, the cooking vent is provided on a side edge of the cooking tray.

[0061] In some embodiments, the at least one vent is an automatic vent, so that the one or more vents are opened or closed in response to detecting one or more parameters such as the internal temperature of the cooking device, cooking duration, etc.

[0062] In some embodiments, the at least one vent is wirelessly controlled to enable a user to increase or decrease the amount of airflow at a remote location.

[0063] In some embodiments, the cooking portion is used to accommodate a baking tray to enable cooking of other foods above the food holder. Thus, heat loss can be prevented by heating the baking tray before heating the food holder.

[0064] In some embodiments, the baking tray is disposed at a height above the food holder such that the food holder can still rotate, thereby preventing the rotation from being affected in any way.

[0065] In other embodiments, the baking tray is disposed at a lower height so that the food holder cannot rotate while the baking tray is in use.

[0066] It should be understood that in some embodiments, the grill pan can be set at two or more different heights to achieve different optional cooking methods in terms of the proximity of the grill pan to the heating source and whether the food holder can be rotated. For example, in some embodiments, the food holder can be removed and the grill pan can be fixed to the same device used to fix the food holder, thereby achieving a lower cooking height. In addition, a higher second cooking height can also be set, wherein the grill pan is set on another receiving device located above the food holder.

[0067] The baking pan can be a solid plate, a slit plate, a mesh plate or a combination thereof. In this way, the baking pan can be used for different cooking types. For example, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the baking pan is used for frying or grilling food, or as a stovetop for a frying pan.

[0068] It should be understood that different areas of the baking tray may be marked with their relative positions to the heating source to achieve temperature control.

[0069] In some embodiments, the grill pan may be disposed on a rotating base that is also driven by the at least one motor, or by a second motor, to promote uniformity of cooking.

[0070] In some embodiments, the device can be used indoors, or suitable ventilation devices can be provided indoors so that the device can be used both indoors and outdoors.

[0071] According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided software for controlling an apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, the software comprising a method for setting a cooking mode combining temperature, time and rotation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] The following describes preferred embodiments of the present invention by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0073] Figure 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention, wherein the support portion is in an open state;

[0074] Figure 2 For this device Figure 1 a reverse isometric view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0075] Figure 3 for Figure 1 an isometric view of one embodiment of the device shown, wherein the support portion is in a closed state;

[0076] Figure 4 For this device Figure 3 a reverse isometric view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0077] Figure 5 For this device Figure 1 an exploded isometric view of the illustrated embodiment;

[0078] Figure 6 For this device Figure 1 Reverse exploded isometric view of the illustrated embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] Referring to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of an outdoor cooking device is shown, which generally includes: a cooking part 5 and a support part 15, the support part is used to elevate the cooking part; one or more gas burners; multiple food holders 10 and multiple motors 23; and a controller for controlling the motors, wherein the holders include an open-hole clamping plate with a rotating shaft at the end, and the rotating shaft is rotated by the motor.

[0080] Focusing on the illustrated embodiment, this embodiment includes an integral support portion 15 that supports the cooking portion 5 in its top position.

[0081] The cooking part has a rectangular spatial shape and has a hinge cover 9 which is hingedly connected to the hinge 2 along one long side and includes a handle 8 arranged on the opposite long side. The hinge cover is arched upward to provide a space below it.

[0082] The support part 15 comprises an inner frame 51 made of mild steel and is covered with a stainless steel plate or an aluminum plate. A hinged door 7 is provided on the front of the support part, and the gas cylinder to be used and any appliances are stored in the cabinet.

[0083] The sides of the support are provided with laterally extending food preparation areas 14 having a wooden or stone surface 41 .

[0084] The support further comprises castors 17 to enable the device to be moved.

[0085] The cooking part includes three rotating shafts supporting the holder 10. Each holder includes two perforated stainless steel plates, which are arranged on the rotating shaft in the longitudinal direction and are hinged together at one end. The hinge includes two hinge pins spaced vertically and a rocker connecting member arranged between the two pins. In this way, the two plates of the holder can be adjusted for food of different depths. In addition, the distal end of the holder includes a slidable buckle ring, which buckles and holds the top plate to the food and the hinge with tension.

[0086] The support includes a sliding grease collection pan 16, and a battery compartment 18 for receiving a battery 78. The battery 78 can be either a rechargeable battery or a replaceable battery. It is within the contemplation of the present invention to power the electronics with, for example, a 12V lithium polymer (LiPo) battery that can be trickle charged using the heat generated by the gas grill, or a replaceable battery that can be charged externally.

[0087] The cooking tray 25 of the cooking part includes a motor, a control end and a support end plate 11. The control end includes a cooling fan (not shown) that exhausts the hot air inside the cooking part through the vent 12 and a printed circuit board controller (not shown). The three motors include 12V gear reduction motors driven by one or more batteries.

[0088] The control end further comprises ignition means and three local speed controllers 3 for each motor respectively. The front part of the cooking part further comprises local control means 6, namely three gas burner controllers for heating control.

[0089] The top edge of the support plate 11 is provided with a hanging groove in which the distal ends of the rotating shafts are hung downward. Figure 3 As shown, when the hinge cover 9 is in the closed state, the end 13 of the rotating shaft can still be rotated by the user.

[0090] As can be seen, in use, each rotating shaft is first removed from the cooking part, then the retainer is opened, and food is put therein. Subsequently, the top plate is closed on the food, and its far end is fastened with the above-mentioned buckle, so that the retainer remains closed.

[0091] The proximal end of each rotating shaft is placed on the motor at the control end, and the distal end is placed in the above-mentioned hanging groove.

[0092] The controller may take the form of a microcontroller within the cooking device with software for controlling the motor and heating elements to set a cooking mode that combines temperature, time and rotation.

[0093] The controller may include a receiver disposed within the cooking device for receiving wireless control signals from a mobile phone (eg, an application on a mobile phone).

[0094] In the case of wireless control, the controller may include a pair of transceivers, one of which is located in the mobile phone and the other is located in the controller of the device.

[0095] The weight, thickness and / or temperature measurements sensed by the device can be sent to a mobile phone, and the mobile phone can calculate appropriate cooking parameters (e.g., based on the type of food entered into the mobile phone) and send these parameters (such as rotation speed and temperature) to the controller of the cooking device.

[0096] The user can select various foods according to food categories (such as "chicken" or "steak") on the mobile phone, and the mobile phone can then select different cooking parameters based on the selected food category and the received weight and / or thickness.

[0097] Alternatively, the mobile phone sends the selection of the food category to the cooking device, and the microcontroller of the cooking device calculates the cooking parameters for the category and the measured weight and / or thickness.

[0098] The present invention has been described above only by way of example. It should be understood that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope of protection defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An outdoor cooking device, characterized in that: include: a cooking portion and a supporting portion, wherein the supporting portion is used to elevate the cooking portion; one or more heating elements; at least one food retaining member having a rotating shaft; at least one sensor, wherein the sensor comprises a measuring device for weighing the food and / or measuring the thickness of the food; at least one electric motor; and A controller, wherein the controller is used to control the at least one motor to rotate the rotating shaft of the food holder according to the weight and / or thickness of the food.

2. The outdoor cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: A plurality of food holders, each food holder having a rotating shaft; and one or more sensors, wherein the sensors include a measuring device for weighing food and / or measuring the thickness of food.

3. The outdoor cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transceiver is used to control the at least one motor to rotate the rotating shaft of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders according to the weight of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders and / or the thickness of the food held by the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders.

4. The outdoor cooking device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: Each of the one or more retaining members is removable from the cooking portion.

5. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Each of the one or more retaining members includes a top plate with a hinge, wherein the top plate is hinged at one end to a hinge having two pivot pins and is secured to the bottom plate by a sliding fastener.

6. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Includes batteries for self-sustaining operation of the device.

7. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Includes a thermal power generation device.

8. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The burner includes a wirelessly activated gas valve.

9. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The motor realizes rotation or flipping controlled in a wireless manner.

10. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The support portion includes a cover portion.

11. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Each retaining member comprises a perforated clamping plate with a rotating shaft at the end thereof, so that food can be clamped between the perforated clamping plates.

12. The outdoor cooking device according to claim 11, characterized in that The retainer comprises a stainless steel mesh.

13. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that Includes three holders and three speed controllers.

14. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A temperature sensor is provided for sensing an internal temperature of the outdoor cooking device.

15. The outdoor cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that The at least one sensor includes one or more video cameras, wherein the video cameras are configured to enable a remote user to monitor the cooking of the food.

16. An outdoor cooking device according to any preceding claim, characterised in that A probe is provided for sensing the internal temperature of the food held by the holder.

17. An outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The controller is also used to control the cooking temperature of the food according to the weight and / or thickness of the food.

18. Software for controlling an outdoor cooking device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: Includes means for setting a cooking mode that combines temperature, time and rotation.

19. A method for cooking using an outdoor cooking device, characterized in that: The outdoor cooking device comprises: a cooking portion elevated by a support; one or more gas burners; a plurality of food holders, each food holder having a rotating shaft; a plurality of sensors, each sensor comprising a weighing device for weighing a corresponding one of the plurality of food holders; and at least one motor, wherein the method comprises: The at least one motor is controlled to rotate the rotation shaft of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders according to the weight of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders.

20. An outdoor cooking device, characterized in that: include: a cooking portion and a supporting portion, wherein the supporting portion is used to elevate the cooking portion; one or more gas burners; A plurality of food retainers, wherein each food retainer comprises a perforated clamping plate for clamping food therebetween, and the ends of the food retainers have a rotating shaft; a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor comprises a weighing device for weighing a corresponding one of the plurality of food holders; multiple motors; and A transceiver, wherein the transceiver is used to control the plurality of motors to rotate the rotating shaft of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders according to the weight of the corresponding one of the plurality of food holders.

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