Cooking utensil, control method and device thereof, electronic equipment and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a cooking utensil and a control method and device thereof, electronic equipment and a readable storage medium, the control method is used for the cooking utensil, the cooking utensil comprises a heating part and a stirring part, and the control method comprises the following steps: receiving cooking input from a user; in response to the cooking input, determining a consistency level; controlling the heating element to work to enable the cooking utensil to enter a boiling stage; in the boiling stage, the stirring piece is controlled to work according to the consistency grade.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a cooking appliance and a control method, device, electronic device and readable storage medium thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, existing cooking utensils can realize the cooking of grains in various scenarios, but the thickness of rice cookers is still lacking, and it is difficult to adjust the thickness, so that the thickness of the ingredients cooked by the cooking utensils cannot adapt to different user groups. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] To this end, a first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a cooking appliance.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention further provides a control device for a cooking appliance.

[0006] The third aspect of the present invention also provides an electronic device.

[0007] A fourth aspect of the present invention also provides a readable storage medium.

[0008] A fifth aspect of the present invention also provides a cooking utensil.

[0009] A sixth aspect of the present invention also provides a cooking utensil.

[0010] In view of this, a first aspect of the present invention proposes a control method for a cooking appliance, the control method being used for the cooking appliance, the cooking appliance comprising a heating element and a stirring element, the control method comprising: receiving cooking input from a user; determining a consistency level in response to the cooking input; controlling the heating element to operate so that the cooking appliance enters a boiling stage; and in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to operate according to the consistency level.

[0011] The control method of the cooking appliance provided by the present invention receives cooking input from the user, determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then in the boiling stage of the cooking appliance, can control the operation of the stirring member according to the consistency level, so that the consistency of the food stirred by the stirring member matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then can cook food of different consistency levels according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches the consistency matching the consistency level, so that the consistency of the food can be adjusted, and then the consistency of the food cooked by the cooking appliance can be adapted to different user groups.

[0012] It should be noted that in the boiling stage, the liquid in the cooking cavity reaches a boiling state, and / or a temperature detection device is provided on the cover of the cooking appliance, and the temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature value in the cooking cavity. When the temperature value detected by the temperature detection device is greater than 92°C, the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage.

[0013] The control method of the cooking appliance provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0014] In some possible designs, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring element corresponding to the consistency level according to the consistency level; and controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters.

[0015] In this design, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring element according to the consistency level, that is, making the stirring parameters of the stirring element correspond to the consistency level, and then the stirring element can work according to the stirring parameters, so that the ingredients stirred by the stirring element can match the user's cooking input.

[0016] In some possible designs, the stirring parameters include a stirring speed, and the step of controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring parameters specifically includes: controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring speed.

[0017] In this design, when the stirring parameters include stirring speed, the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters is specifically, in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to stir at a stirring speed corresponding to the thickness level, so that the cooked ingredients correspond to the selection input by the user.

[0018] In some possible designs, the step of controlling the stirring member to work according to the stirring speed specifically includes: controlling the stirring member to stir at a first speed; when the working time of the stirring member is greater than or equal to a first time threshold, controlling the stirring member to stir at a second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0019] In this design, the step of controlling the stirring element to work according to the stirring speed specifically includes: first controlling the stirring element to stir at a relatively low first speed, and when the working time of the stirring element stirring at the first speed reaches a first time threshold, increasing the stirring speed of the stirring element to a second speed, that is, speeding up the stirring of the stirring element. In this way, in the early stage of the boiling stage, due to the large amount of water, low-speed stirring can prevent the rice soup from splashing due to the large amount of water in the early stage. At the same time, high-speed stirring in the later stage of the boiling stage can quickly mash the rice grains and improve the fusion of water and rice, thereby speeding up the cooking of the ingredients to a thicker consistency.

[0020] The first speed is less than the second speed, and the first speed, the second speed and the first duration threshold are set according to actual conditions.

[0021] In some possible designs, the first duration threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the cooking duration of the boiling stage.

[0022] In this design, after the stirring element stirs at a first speed for a first time threshold, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a second speed, wherein the first time threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the entire cooking time of the boiling stage. In this way, stirring at a low speed can be performed in the first half of the boiling stage, which effectively avoids the problem of rice soup splashing when there is a large amount of water in the early stage of the boiling stage. At the same time, faster stirring in the second half of the boiling stage can improve the fusion of water and rice.

[0023] In some possible designs, the stirring parameters include forward and reverse switching frequency, and the stirring parameters corresponding to the stirring element and the consistency level are determined according to the consistency level, specifically including: determining the forward and reverse switching frequency according to the consistency level, wherein the consistency level is positively correlated with the forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0024] In this design, when the stirring parameters include the forward and reverse switching frequency, in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to switch forward and reverse according to the forward and reverse switching frequency corresponding to the consistency level, so that the stirring element can rotate both forward and reverse, thereby cutting the food in different directions, increasing the mixing degree of food and water, and improving the softness and consistency of the food. Among them, the consistency level is positively correlated with the forward and reverse switching frequency. When the consistency level is higher, the forward and reverse switching frequency is higher.

[0025] In some possible designs, the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level specifically includes: controlling the stirring element to alternately run forward for a first duration and reverse for a second duration according to the forward-reverse switching frequency.

[0026] In this design, the stirring element is controlled to alternately run forward for a first time and reverse for a second time, that is, after running forward for a first time, it switches to reverse and runs for a second time, which is a forward and reverse cycle. After running reversely for the second time, it switches to forward again to realize a forward and reverse cycle. The food can be cut in different directions, which improves the consistency.

[0027] The first duration and the second duration are related to the forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0028] In some possible designs, the stirring parameter also includes a first preset time length, and the step of controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring parameter also includes: turning off the stirring element when the operating time length of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time length.

[0029] In this design, the stirring parameters also include a first preset time length. When the working time of the stirring element reaches the first preset time length, the stirring element is controlled to be turned off to complete the stirring.

[0030] In some possible designs, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: turning off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a first preset time; or turning off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time.

[0031] In this design, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time, turning off the stirring element and the heating element, stopping the heating of the container of the cooking appliance, thereby preventing the food from becoming mushy or dry. Alternatively, when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time, turning off the heating element, that is, turning off the heating element before the stirring element stops working, so as to heat the food through the residual heat of the heating element, and also preventing the food from being partially overheated and burnt due to the excessive temperature of the heating element after the stirring element stops stirring.

[0032] In some possible designs, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: obtaining the heating time of the heating element when the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage; determining the rice-water amount information based on the heating time; determining a second time threshold based on the rice-water amount information; in the boiling stage, controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level when the second time threshold runs in the boiling stage.

[0033] In this design, during the process of supplying heat to the container of the cooking utensil through the heating element, the heating time used by the heating element when the cooking utensil enters the boiling stage is recorded. The amount of rice and water in the container can be determined based on the heating time, and then the second time threshold can be determined based on the amount of rice and water in the container. The second time threshold is the condition for turning on the stirring element in the boiling stage. Specifically, when the second time threshold is running in the boiling stage, the stirring element is turned on, thereby avoiding splashing of rice soup in the container and also improving the stirring efficiency.

[0034] In some possible designs, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the cooking time of the boiling stage according to the rice and water amount information.

[0035] In this design, the cooking time of the boiling stage can also be determined based on the amount of rice and water in the container, thereby improving the cooking effect.

[0036] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a control device for a cooking appliance is also proposed, which is used for the cooking appliance, wherein the cooking appliance includes a heating element and a stirring element, and the control device includes: a receiving unit for receiving cooking input from a user; a determination unit for determining a consistency level in response to the cooking input; a control unit for controlling the operation of the heating element to enable the cooking appliance to enter a boiling stage; and in the boiling stage, controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level.

[0037] In this technical solution, the receiving unit receives the cooking input from the user, the determining unit determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then the control unit can control the stirring member to work according to the consistency level in the boiling stage of the cooking device, so that the consistency of the food stirred by the stirring member matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then the food of different consistency levels can be cooked according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches the consistency matching the consistency level.

[0038] According to the third aspect of the present invention, an electronic device is also proposed, comprising: a processor and a memory, the memory storing programs or instructions that can be run on the processor, and when the programs or instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the cooking appliance control method as described in any one of the first aspects are implemented, thereby having the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method, which will not be repeated here.

[0039] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a readable storage medium is also proposed, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by a processor, a control method for a cooking appliance as described in any one of the first aspects is executed. Therefore, it has the beneficial effects of the control method for a cooking appliance, which will not be repeated here.

[0040] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance is also proposed, comprising: a control device of the cooking appliance as in the second aspect; and / or an electronic device as in the third aspect; and / or a readable storage medium as in the fourth aspect, and thus having the beneficial effects of the control device of the cooking appliance and / or the electronic device; and / or the readable storage medium, which will not be repeated here.

[0041] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a cooking utensil is proposed, comprising a container; a heating element capable of providing heat to the container; a stirring element, at least a portion of which extends into the container; a control unit, the control unit being connected to the stirring element and the heating element, and the control unit determining a thickness level based on a cooking input; controlling the heating element to operate so that the cooking utensil enters a boiling stage; and in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to operate based on the thickness level.

[0042] According to the cooking device proposed in the present application, the heating element provides heat to the container so that the food in the container absorbs heat, at least a portion of the stirring element extends into the container to stir the food in the container, and the control unit receives cooking input from the user, determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then in the boiling stage of the cooking device, the stirring element can be controlled to work according to the consistency level, so that the consistency of the food after stirring by the stirring element matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then different consistency levels of food can be cooked according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches a consistency that matches the consistency level.

[0043] In a specific application, the cooking input includes a user's touch input or a menu selection.

[0044] Specifically, the menu of the cooking appliance includes the user's age range. The user selects the age range, and the cooking appliance determines the consistency level corresponding to the age range after receiving the relevant information of the age range. For example, the age range includes 0.5 to 1 years old, 1 to 2 years old, and 2 to 3 years old. According to the age range, the system automatically identifies the corresponding consistency levels P1, P2, P3, etc. After the selection is completed, the cooking appliance starts to work, and the heating element works, so that the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage, and then stirs the ingredients in the boiling stage to increase the cooking speed of the ingredients so that the consistency level of the ingredients matches the age range.

[0045] The cooking device proposed in the present application can quickly cook complementary foods of corresponding consistencies according to different age ranges of users, and can cook complementary foods that match the age of users.

[0046] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0048] Figure 1 One of the flowcharts of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 2 A second flow chart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0050] Figure 3 A third flow chart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 4 A fourth flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0052] Figure 5 A fifth flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0053] Figure 6 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0054] Figure 7 A second structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0055] Figure 8 A third structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0056] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 AA direction schematic diagram of the embodiment shown;

[0057] Fig.10 A schematic block diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0058] Fig.11 A schematic block diagram showing a control device for a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Fig.12 A schematic block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0060] in, Figures 6 to 10 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0061] 100 cooking utensil, 1 container, 2 housing, 3 operation display, 4 stirring module, 40 stirring element, 41 oil seal, 43 bearing, 44 rotating shaft, 45 transition shaft, 46 driving motor, 5 upper cover, 6 heating element, 7 control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0063] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0064] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 12 A control method, an apparatus, a readable storage medium and a cooking appliance according to some embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a control method for a cooking appliance, the control method is used for the cooking appliance, the cooking appliance includes a heating element and a stirring element, and the control method includes:

[0066] S102: receiving cooking input from a user;

[0067] S104: Determining a consistency level in response to a cooking input;

[0068] S106: Controlling the heating element to operate so that the cooking appliance enters a boiling stage; in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to operate according to the consistency level.

[0069] The control method of the cooking appliance provided by the present invention receives cooking input from the user, determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then in the boiling stage of the cooking appliance, can control the operation of the stirring member according to the consistency level, so that the consistency of the food stirred by the stirring member matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then can cook food of different consistency levels according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches the consistency matching the consistency level.

[0070] In a specific application, the cooking input includes a user's touch input or a menu selection.

[0071] Specifically, the menu of the cooking appliance includes the user's age range. The user selects the age range, and the cooking appliance determines the consistency level corresponding to the age range after receiving the relevant information of the age range. For example, the age range includes 0.5 to 1 years old, 1 to 2 years old, and 2 to 3 years old. According to the age range, the system automatically identifies the corresponding consistency levels P1, P2, P3, etc. After the selection is completed, the cooking appliance starts to work, and the heating element works, so that the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage, and then stirs the ingredients in the boiling stage to increase the cooking speed of the ingredients so that the consistency level of the ingredients matches the age range.

[0072] Through the control method of the cooking appliance proposed in the present application, complementary foods of corresponding consistencies can be quickly cooked according to different age ranges of users, and complementary foods that match the age of users can be cooked.

[0073] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring element corresponding to the consistency level according to the consistency level; and controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters.

[0074] In this embodiment, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring member according to the consistency level, that is, making the stirring parameters of the stirring member correspond to the consistency level, and then the stirring member can work according to the stirring parameters, so that the ingredients stirred by the stirring member can match the user's cooking input.

[0075] In a specific application, the stirring parameter includes at least one of a first preset duration, a stirring speed, and a stirring direction. The stirring direction may be a forward and reverse switching direction, and specifically, the stirring parameter includes a forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0076] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters include a stirring speed, and the step of controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring parameters specifically includes: controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring speed.

[0077] In this embodiment, when the stirring parameters include stirring speed, the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters is specifically, in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to stir at a stirring speed corresponding to the thickness level, so that the cooked ingredients correspond to the selection input by the user.

[0078] It can be understood that, generally, the greater the required consistency, the greater the stirring speed. Furthermore, the consistency level is proportional to the consistency, that is, the consistency level is proportional to the stirring speed.

[0079] In specific applications, different consistency levels correspond to different stirring speeds, which can be pre-set in the cooking appliance.

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present application, the step of controlling the stirring member to operate according to the stirring speed specifically includes: controlling the stirring member to stir at a first speed; when the working time of the stirring member is greater than or equal to a first time threshold, controlling the stirring member to stir at a second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0081] In this embodiment, the step of controlling the stirring element to work according to the stirring speed specifically includes: first controlling the stirring element to stir at a relatively low first speed, and when the working time of the stirring element stirring at the first speed reaches a first time threshold, increasing the stirring speed of the stirring element to a second speed, that is, speeding up the stirring of the stirring element. In this way, in the early stage of the boiling stage, due to the large amount of water, low-speed stirring can prevent the rice soup from splashing due to the large amount of water in the early stage. At the same time, high-speed stirring in the later stage of the boiling stage can quickly mash the rice grains and improve the fusion of water and rice, thereby speeding up the cooking of the ingredients to a thick consistency.

[0082] The first speed is less than the second speed, and the first speed, the second speed and the first duration threshold are set according to actual conditions.

[0083] In a specific application, after the boiling stage is identified, the stirring element is turned on and stirred at the first speed. The stirring element may also be turned on after the second time threshold of the boiling stage is entered and stirred at the first speed.

[0084] Furthermore, the first speed includes at least a first sub-speed and a second sub-speed. In an embodiment in which the stirring element is turned on after identifying that the boiling stage has been entered, the first speed is the first sub-speed. In an embodiment in which the stirring element is turned on after entering the second time threshold of the boiling stage, the first speed is the second sub-speed. The first sub-speed is less than the second sub-speed. That is, in an embodiment in which the stirring element is turned on as soon as the boiling stage has been entered, there is more liquid in the cooking chamber, and stirring at a lower speed can prevent ingredients and rice soup from splashing.

[0085] It should be noted that a third speed can be set in the boiling stage, for example, after the stirring element stirs at the second speed for a specified time, the rotation speed of the stirring element is reduced to the third speed to ensure the consistency of the ingredients. That is, in the boiling stage, by setting multiple stirring speeds, the ingredients can be stirred and the cooking effect can be improved.

[0086] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first duration threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the cooking duration of the boiling stage.

[0087] In this embodiment, after the stirring element stirs at a first speed for a first time threshold, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a second speed, wherein the first time threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the entire cooking time of the boiling stage. In this way, stirring at a low speed can be performed in the first half of the boiling stage, and the problem of rice soup splashing can be effectively avoided when there is a large amount of water in the early stage of the boiling stage. At the same time, faster stirring in the second half of the boiling stage can improve the fusion of water and rice.

[0088] In a specific application, when the boiling time exceeds 1 / 2 of the cooking time of the boiling stage, the stirring member adjusts the rotation speed to the second rotation speed. The amount of rice water can be determined according to the time consumed by the heating member to heat the pot body of the cooking utensil to boiling, and then the preset boiling time of the boiling stage is determined according to the amount of rice water. That is, the setting of the first time threshold is related to the cooking time of the boiling stage, and the cooking time of the boiling stage is related to the amount of rice water. Therefore, the first time threshold is related to the amount of rice water, that is, the amount of rice water is different, the first time threshold is different, and the amount of rice water affects the time when the stirring member stirs at the first speed.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters include forward and reverse switching frequency, and the stirring parameters corresponding to the stirring element and the consistency level are determined according to the consistency level, specifically including: determining the forward and reverse switching frequency according to the consistency level, wherein the consistency level is positively correlated with the forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0090] In this embodiment, when the stirring parameters include the forward and reverse switching frequency, in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to switch forward and reverse according to the forward and reverse switching frequency corresponding to the consistency level, so that the stirring element can rotate both forward and reverse, thereby cutting the food in different directions, increasing the mixing degree of food and water, and improving the softness and consistency of the food. Among them, the consistency level is positively correlated with the forward and reverse switching frequency. When the consistency level is higher, the forward and reverse switching frequency is higher.

[0091] It can be understood that the forward and reverse switching frequency is the frequency of alternating forward and reverse rotation, and different viscosity levels correspond to different forward and reverse switching frequencies. Specifically, in different viscosity levels, the duration of forward and reverse operation is different, and thus the switching frequency of the forward and reverse cycles corresponding to different viscosity levels is different. Generally, the higher the viscosity requirement, the faster the forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0092] It should be noted that the forward rotation and reverse rotation of the stirring element are relative.

[0093] In a possible design, the forward and reverse switching frequency and the rotation speed of the stirring element can be determined according to different viscosity levels, that is, the stirring of the food can be achieved by controlling the forward and reverse switching frequency of the stirring element and the rotation speed in forward and reverse rotation.

[0094] According to some embodiments of the present application, the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level specifically includes: controlling the stirring element to alternately run forward for a first duration and reverse for a second duration according to the forward-reverse switching frequency.

[0095] In this embodiment, the stirring element is controlled to alternately rotate forward for a first time and reverse for a second time, that is, after rotating forward for a first time, it switches to reverse and rotates for a second time, which is a forward and reverse cycle. After reverse rotation for the second time, it switches to forward rotation again, thus realizing a forward and reverse cycle. The food can be cut in different directions, which improves the consistency.

[0096] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters also include a first preset time length, and the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters also includes: turning off the stirring element when the operating time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time length.

[0097] In this embodiment, the stirring parameters also include a first preset time length. When the working time of the stirring element reaches the first preset time length, the stirring element is controlled to be turned off to complete the stirring.

[0098] In one possible design, the operation of the stirring element can be controlled solely by a first preset time duration. Specifically, the heating element is controlled to make the cooking appliance enter a boiling stage. In the boiling stage, the stirring element is turned on. When the operating time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time duration, the stirring element is turned off. Generally, the higher the required thickness level, the longer the first preset time duration.

[0099] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element may specifically mean turning on the stirring element when entering the boiling stage, or turning on the stirring element after the boiling stage runs for a second time threshold.

[0100] In one possible design, during the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a first speed, and when the running time of the boiling stage reaches 1 / 2 of the cooking time of the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a second speed, and when the working time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time, the stirring element is turned off.

[0101] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element may specifically mean turning on the stirring element as soon as the boiling stage is entered, or turning on the stirring element after running for a second time threshold in the boiling stage and controlling the stirring element to run at a first speed.

[0102] In a possible design, in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to perform forward and reverse switching at a forward and reverse switching frequency, and the stirring element is turned off when the working time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time.

[0103] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element can be specifically turning on the stirring element when entering the boiling stage, or turning on the stirring element after running for a second time threshold in the boiling stage and controlling the stirring element to stir according to the forward and reverse switching frequency corresponding to the viscosity level.

[0104] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: turning off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a first preset time; or turning off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time.

[0105] In this embodiment, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time, turning off the stirring element and the heating element, stopping the heating of the container of the cooking appliance, thereby preventing the food from becoming mushy or dry. Alternatively, when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time, turning off the heating element, that is, turning off the heating element before the stirring element stops working, so as to heat the food with the residual heat of the heating element, and also preventing the food from being partially overheated and burnt due to the excessive temperature of the heating element after the stirring element stops stirring.

[0106] It can be understood that the second preset time is shorter than the first preset time. Specifically, the first preset time is related to the thickness level. Different thickness levels correspond to different first preset time lengths, which can be pre-set in the cooking appliance. The second preset time length is set according to actual conditions.

[0107] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control method of the cooking appliance also includes: obtaining the heating time of the heating element when the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage; determining the rice-water amount information based on the heating time; determining a second time threshold based on the rice-water amount information; in the boiling stage, controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level when the second time threshold is running in the boiling stage.

[0108] In this embodiment, during the process of supplying heat to the container of the cooking utensil by the heating element, the heating time used by the heating element when the cooking utensil enters the boiling stage is recorded, and the amount of rice and water in the container can be determined based on the heating time, and then the second time threshold can be determined based on the amount of rice and water in the container. The second time threshold is the condition for turning on the stirring element in the boiling stage. Specifically, when the second time threshold is running in the boiling stage, the stirring element is turned on, thereby avoiding splashing of rice soup in the container and also improving the stirring efficiency.

[0109] It is understandable that in the early stage of boiling, the amount of water is relatively large, and stirring at this stage will easily cause the rice soup to splash. At the same time, stirring when there is more rice soup will not achieve a good cooking effect, and will increase the power consumption of the cooking appliance.

[0110] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control method of the cooking appliance further includes: determining the cooking time of the boiling stage according to the rice-water amount information.

[0111] In this embodiment, the cooking time of the boiling stage can also be determined based on the rice and water amount information in the container, thereby improving the cooking effect.

[0112] It is understandable that different amounts of rice water correspond to different cooking times. Specifically, the greater the amount of rice water, the longer the cooking time.

[0113] like Fig.11 As shown, according to the second aspect of the present invention, a control device 700 for a cooking appliance is also proposed, including: a receiving unit 702, for receiving cooking input from a user; a determining unit 704, for determining the consistency level in response to the cooking input; a control unit 706, for controlling the operation of the heating element to make the cooking appliance enter a boiling stage; in the boiling stage, the operation of the stirring element is controlled according to the consistency level.

[0114] In this technical solution, the receiving unit 702 receives the cooking input from the user, the determining unit 704 determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then the control unit 706 can control the stirring member to work according to the consistency level in the boiling stage of the cooking device, so that the consistency of the food stirred by the stirring member matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then the food of different consistency levels can be cooked according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches the consistency matching the consistency level.

[0115] In a specific application, the cooking input includes a user's touch input or a menu selection.

[0116] Specifically, the menu of the cooking appliance includes the user's age range. The user selects the age range, and the cooking appliance determines the consistency level corresponding to the age range after receiving the relevant information of the age range. For example, the age range includes 0.5 to 1 years old, 1 to 2 years old, and 2 to 3 years old. According to the age range, the system automatically identifies the corresponding consistency levels P1, P2, P3, etc. After the selection is completed, the cooking appliance starts to work, and the heating element works, so that the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage, and then stirs the ingredients in the boiling stage to increase the cooking speed of the ingredients so that the consistency level of the ingredients matches the age range.

[0117] By using the cooking appliance control device 700 proposed in the present application, complementary foods of corresponding consistencies can be quickly cooked according to different age ranges of users, and complementary foods that match the age of users can be cooked.

[0118] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control device 700 of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring element corresponding to the consistency level according to the consistency level; the control unit 706 controls the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters.

[0119] In this embodiment, the control device 700 of the cooking appliance also includes: determining the stirring parameters of the stirring element according to the consistency level, that is, making the stirring parameters of the stirring element correspond to the consistency level, and then the stirring element can work according to the stirring parameters, so that the ingredients stirred by the stirring element can match the user's cooking input.

[0120] In a specific application, the stirring parameter includes at least one of a first preset duration, a stirring speed, and a stirring direction. The stirring direction may be a forward and reverse switching direction, and specifically, the stirring parameter includes a forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0121] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters include a stirring speed, and the control unit 706 controls the stirring element to operate according to the stirring parameters, specifically including: controlling the stirring element to operate according to the stirring speed.

[0122] In this embodiment, when the stirring parameters include stirring speed, the step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the stirring parameters is specifically, in the boiling stage, controlling the stirring element to stir at a stirring speed corresponding to the thickness level, so that the cooked ingredients correspond to the selection input by the user.

[0123] It can be understood that, generally, the greater the required consistency, the greater the stirring speed. Furthermore, the consistency level is proportional to the consistency, that is, the consistency level is proportional to the stirring speed.

[0124] In specific applications, different consistency levels correspond to different stirring speeds, which can be pre-set in the cooking appliance.

[0125] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control unit 706 controls the stirring member to operate according to the stirring speed, specifically including: controlling the stirring member to stir at a first speed; when the working time of the stirring member is greater than or equal to a first time threshold, controlling the stirring member to stir at a second speed, wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed.

[0126] In this embodiment, the step of controlling the stirring element to work according to the stirring speed specifically includes: first controlling the stirring element to stir at a relatively low first speed, and when the working time of the stirring element stirring at the first speed reaches a first time threshold, increasing the stirring speed of the stirring element to a second speed, that is, speeding up the stirring of the stirring element. In this way, in the early stage of the boiling stage, due to the large amount of water, low-speed stirring can prevent the rice soup from splashing due to the large amount of water in the early stage. At the same time, high-speed stirring in the later stage of the boiling stage can quickly mash the rice grains and improve the fusion of water and rice, thereby speeding up the cooking of the ingredients to a thick consistency.

[0127] The first speed is less than the second speed, and the first speed, the second speed and the first duration threshold are set according to actual conditions.

[0128] In a specific application, after the boiling stage is identified, the stirring element is turned on and stirred at the first speed. The stirring element may also be turned on after the second time threshold of the boiling stage is entered and stirred at the first speed.

[0129] It should be noted that a third speed can be set in the boiling stage, for example, after the stirring element stirs at the second speed for a specified time, the rotation speed of the stirring element is reduced to the third speed to ensure the consistency of the ingredients. That is, in the boiling stage, by setting multiple stirring speeds, the ingredients can be stirred and the cooking effect can be improved.

[0130] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first duration threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the cooking duration of the boiling stage.

[0131] In this embodiment, after the stirring element stirs at a first speed for a first time threshold, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a second speed, wherein the first time threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the entire cooking time of the boiling stage. In this way, stirring at a low speed can be performed in the first half of the boiling stage, and the problem of rice soup splashing can be effectively avoided when there is a large amount of water in the early stage of the boiling stage. At the same time, faster stirring in the second half of the boiling stage can improve the fusion of water and rice.

[0132] In a specific application, when the boiling time exceeds 1 / 2 of the cooking time of the boiling stage, the stirring member adjusts the speed to the second speed. The amount of rice water can be determined according to the time consumed by the heating member to heat the pot body of the cooking utensil to boiling, and then the preset boiling time of the boiling stage is determined according to the amount of rice water.

[0133] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters include forward and reverse switching frequencies, and the control unit 706 determines the stirring parameters corresponding to the stirring element and the consistency level according to the consistency level, specifically including: determining the forward and reverse switching frequencies according to the consistency level, and determining a first duration of forward rotation of the stirring element and a second duration of reverse rotation of the stirring element according to the forward and reverse switching frequencies.

[0134] In this embodiment, when the stirring parameters include the forward and reverse switching frequency, in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to switch forward and reverse according to the forward and reverse switching frequency corresponding to the consistency level, so that the stirring element can rotate both forward and reverse, thereby causing the food to be cut in different directions, increasing the mixing degree of food and water, and improving the softness and consistency of the food. At the same time, the first duration of the forward rotation of the stirring element and the second duration of the reverse rotation can be determined according to the forward and reverse switching frequency, thereby realizing the control of the forward and reverse rotation of the stirring element.

[0135] It can be understood that the forward and reverse switching frequency is the frequency of alternating forward and reverse rotation, and different viscosity levels correspond to different forward and reverse switching frequencies. Specifically, in different viscosity levels, the duration of forward and reverse operation is different, and thus the switching frequency of the forward and reverse cycles corresponding to different viscosity levels is different. Generally, the higher the viscosity requirement, the faster the forward and reverse switching frequency.

[0136] It should be noted that the forward rotation and reverse rotation of the stirring element are relative.

[0137] In a possible design, the forward and reverse switching frequency and the rotation speed of the stirring element can be determined according to different viscosity levels, that is, the stirring of the food can be achieved by controlling the forward and reverse switching frequency of the stirring element and the rotation speed in forward and reverse rotation.

[0138] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control unit 706 controls the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the stirring element to alternately rotate forward for a first duration and reverse for a second duration.

[0139] In this embodiment, the stirring element is controlled to alternately rotate forward for a first time and reverse for a second time, that is, after rotating forward for a first time, it switches to reverse and rotates for a second time, which is a forward and reverse cycle. After reverse rotation for the second time, it switches to forward rotation again, thus realizing a forward and reverse cycle. The food can be cut in different directions, which improves the consistency.

[0140] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stirring parameters also include a first preset time length, and the control unit 706 controls the stirring element to operate according to the stirring parameters, and further includes: turning off the stirring element when the operating time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time length.

[0141] In this embodiment, the stirring parameters also include a first preset time length. When the working time of the stirring element reaches the first preset time length, the stirring element is controlled to be turned off to complete the stirring.

[0142] In one possible design, the operation of the stirring element can be controlled solely by a first preset time duration. Specifically, the heating element is controlled to make the cooking appliance enter a boiling stage. In the boiling stage, the stirring element is turned on. When the operating time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time duration, the stirring element is turned off. Generally, the higher the required thickness level, the longer the first preset time duration.

[0143] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element may specifically mean turning on the stirring element when entering the boiling stage, or turning on the stirring element after the boiling stage runs for a second time threshold.

[0144] In one possible design, during the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a first speed, and when the running time of the boiling stage reaches 1 / 2 of the cooking time of the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to stir at a second speed, and when the working time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time, the stirring element is turned off.

[0145] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element may specifically mean turning on the stirring element as soon as the boiling stage is entered, or turning on the stirring element after running for a second time threshold in the boiling stage and controlling the stirring element to run at a first speed.

[0146] In a possible design, in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to perform forward and reverse switching at a forward and reverse switching frequency, and the stirring element is turned off when the working time of the stirring element reaches a first preset time.

[0147] Among them, in the boiling stage, turning on the stirring element can be specifically turning on the stirring element when entering the boiling stage, or turning on the stirring element after running for a second time threshold in the boiling stage and controlling the stirring element to stir according to the forward and reverse switching frequency corresponding to the viscosity level.

[0148] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control unit 706 is also used to: turn off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a first preset time; or turn off the heating element when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to a second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time.

[0149] In this embodiment, the control unit 706 is further configured to: when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time, turn off the stirring element and the heating element, stop heating the container 1 of the cooking utensil, and thus prevent the food from becoming mushy or dry. Alternatively, when the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the second preset time and less than or equal to the first time threshold, turn off the heating element, that is, turn off the heating element before the stirring element stops working, so as to heat the food through the residual heat of the heating element, and also prevent the food from being partially overheated and burnt due to the excessive temperature of the heating element after the stirring element stops stirring.

[0150] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control unit 706 is also used to: obtain the heating time of the heating element when the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage; determine the rice-water amount information based on the heating time; determine the second time threshold based on the rice-water amount information; in the boiling stage, control the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level, specifically including: controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level when the second time threshold is running in the boiling stage.

[0151] In this embodiment, during the process of supplying heat to the container 1 of the cooking utensil by the heating element, the heating time used by the heating element when the cooking utensil enters the boiling stage is recorded, and the rice and water amount information in the container 1 can be determined based on the heating time, and then the second time threshold can be determined based on the rice and water amount information in the container 1. The second time threshold is the condition for turning on the stirring element in the boiling stage. Specifically, when the second time threshold is running in the boiling stage, the stirring element is turned on, thereby avoiding splashing of rice soup in the container 1 and also improving the stirring efficiency.

[0152] It is understandable that in the early stage of boiling, the amount of water is relatively large, and stirring at this stage will easily cause the rice soup to splash. At the same time, stirring when there is more rice soup will not achieve a good cooking effect, and will increase the power consumption of the cooking appliance.

[0153] According to some embodiments of the present application, the control unit 706 is further used to determine the cooking time of the boiling stage according to the rice-water amount information.

[0154] In this embodiment, according to the information of the amount of rice and water in the container 1, the cooking time of the boiling stage can also be determined, thereby improving the cooking effect.

[0155] It is understandable that different amounts of rice water correspond to different cooking times. Specifically, the greater the amount of rice water, the longer the cooking time.

[0156] like Fig.12 As shown, according to the third aspect of the present invention, an electronic device 800 is also proposed, including: a processor 802 and a memory 804, the memory 804 stores programs or instructions that can be run on the processor 802, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor 802, the steps of the cooking appliance control method as described in any one of the first aspects are implemented, and thus it has the beneficial effects of the cooking appliance control method, which will not be repeated here.

[0157] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a readable storage medium is also proposed, on which a program or instruction is stored. When the program or instruction is executed by the processor 802, a control method for a cooking appliance as described in any one of the first aspects is executed. Therefore, it has the beneficial effects of the control method for a cooking appliance, which will not be repeated here.

[0158] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance 100 is further proposed, comprising: a control device 700 of the cooking appliance as in the second aspect; and / or an electronic device 800 as in the third aspect; and / or a readable storage medium as in the fourth aspect, and therefore has the beneficial effects of the control device 700 of the cooking appliance and / or the electronic device 800; and / or the readable storage medium, which are not repeated here.

[0159] like Figures 6 to 10 As shown, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a cooking appliance 100 is also proposed, comprising a container 1; a heating element 6, the heating element 6 can provide heat to the container 1; a stirring element 40, at least a portion of the stirring element 40 extends into the container 1; a control unit 7, the control unit 7 is connected to the stirring element 40 and the heating element 6, the control unit 7 determines the consistency level according to the cooking input; controls the heating element 6 to operate so that the cooking appliance 100 enters a boiling stage; in the boiling stage, controls the stirring element 40 to operate according to the consistency level.

[0160] According to the cooking device 100 proposed in the present application, the heating element 6 provides heat to the container 1 so that the food in the container 1 absorbs heat, at least a portion of the stirring element 40 extends into the container 1 to stir the food in the container 1, and the control unit 7 receives the cooking input from the user, determines the consistency level according to the cooking input of the user, and then in the boiling stage of the cooking device 100, the stirring element 40 can be controlled to work according to the consistency level, so that the consistency of the food after stirring by the stirring element 40 matches the consistency level determined according to the user input, and then the food of different consistency levels can be cooked according to different cooking inputs to meet the needs of different users. In addition, stirring the food in the boiling stage can speed up the cooking of the food, so that the food quickly reaches a consistency that matches the consistency level.

[0161] In a specific application, the cooking input includes a user's touch input or a menu selection.

[0162] Specifically, the menu of the cooking appliance 100 includes the user's age range. The user selects the age range, and the cooking appliance 100 determines the consistency level corresponding to the age range after receiving the relevant information of the age range. For example, the age range includes 0.5 to 1 years old, 1 to 2 years old, and 2 to 3 years old. According to the age range, the system automatically identifies the corresponding consistency levels P1, P2, P3, etc. After the selection is completed, the cooking appliance 100 starts to work, and the heating element 6 works, so that the cooking appliance 100 enters the boiling stage, and then stirs the ingredients in the boiling stage to increase the cooking speed of the ingredients so that the consistency level of the ingredients matches the age range.

[0163] By using the cooking device 100 proposed in the present application, complementary foods of corresponding consistencies can be quickly cooked according to different age ranges of users, and complementary foods that match the age of users can be cooked.

[0164] Specifically, the cooking appliance 100 includes a rice cooker, a baby food maker, a food processor, and the like.

[0165] In specific applications, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 includes a container 1, an upper cover 5, a shell 2, an operation display 3 and a stirring module 4 arranged in the container 1. By operating the display 3, the heating element 6 at the bottom of the container 1 can be controlled to heat the container 1, and then the food in the container 1 is heated and cooked through heat conduction, and the stirring module 4 in the container 1 can automatically start stirring and grinding the food according to the needs of the cooking menu.

[0166] The stirring module 4 mainly includes a stirring member 40 (such as a stirring rod), an oil seal 41, a bearing 43, a rotating shaft 44, a transition shaft 45 and a driving motor 46. The motor is connected to the control circuit board of the cooking device 100 through an electrical connection, and the working state is switched when a control signal transmitted by the circuit board is received. Therefore, the working mode of the stirring module 4 is to drive the transition shaft 45 to rotate through the motor, and the transition shaft 45 and the rotating shaft 44 are connected through a friction structure so that the rotating shaft 44 can be driven to rotate with the transition shaft 45.

[0167] The cooking device 100 with the above-mentioned structure and function can quickly cook complementary foods of corresponding consistencies according to different age groups of babies, mainly by controlling the stirring time to achieve the required complementary food consistency and by controlling the stirring speed to prevent rice soup from splashing during the stirring process.

[0168] Before starting cooking, the user can select the age range of the baby (such as 0.5 to 1 year old, 1 to 2 years old) on the operation display 3. According to the age range, the system automatically identifies the corresponding consistency levels P1 and P2. After the selection is completed, the cooking appliance 100 starts to work. First, the heating element 6 is activated to heat the container 1 and the food for cooking. The system can automatically detect the current rice-water level based on the time consumed during the heating to boiling process, and then determine the duration of the boiling stage according to the rice-water level. The greater the rice-water level, the longer the boiling stage lasts, to ensure that different rice-water levels can boil to a similar food state. When it is recognized that the boiling stage is entered, the stirring module 4 starts to stir at the T0 gear speed (low speed). When the boiling time exceeds 1 / 2 of the preset boiling duration, the stirring module 4 adjusts the speed to the T1 gear (high speed), and the T0 gear speed < T1 gear speed. Stirring at a low speed in the initial stage of boiling effectively prevents the problem of rice soup splashing due to more water in the initial stage. At the same time, stirring at a high speed in the later stage of boiling quickly breaks up the rice grains and improves the rice-water fusion. Detect the total start time of the stirring module 4 (or only the stirring time at the T1 gear) and stir for the corresponding preset time according to the consistency selected by the user (generally set according to the logic that "the greater the consistency requirement, the longer the stirring time"). When the preset time (i.e., the first preset duration) is reached, it means that the state of the complementary food required by the user has been completed. At this time, the heating element 6 stops working, and the stirring module 4 stops working.

[0169] Another method to control the consistency of complementary food is: when the boiling stage is entered, the stirring module 4 starts and switches the forward and reverse rotations at a corresponding frequency according to the consistency requirement selected by the user (generally, the higher the consistency requirement, the faster the forward and reverse rotation switching frequency), thus avoiding the problem that stirring in only one direction will drive the food to rotate with the stirring rod, resulting in poor cutting effect on the food. Controlling the stirring to switch between forward and reverse rotations at a certain period can cut the food in different directions, increase the mixing of the food and the soup, and stop heating and stirring until the preset stirring time is reached.

[0170] Furthermore, the above consistency control method can start stirring after boiling for a certain time to accelerate the evaporation of the rice soup and break up the shape of the rice grains, so as to achieve the cooking of thick complementary food. At the same time, it also avoids problems such as rice soup splashing and low efficiency of breaking up rice grains caused by stirring in the case of more water in the early stage.

[0171] Furthermore, another method to control the consistency of complementary food is: when it is recognized that the duration of the boiling stage has reached the preset time (i.e., the second duration threshold) corresponding to the rice-water level, the stirring module 4 starts and stirs for the corresponding preset time (i.e., the first preset duration) according to the consistency selected by the user. The greater the consistency requirement, the longer the stirring time. When the preset time is reached, it means that the state of the complementary food required by the user has been completed. At this time, the heating element 6 stops working, and the stirring module 4 stops working.

[0172] Another method for controlling the thickness of the complementary food is as follows: when the boiling stage time has reached the preset time of the corresponding rice water level, the stirring module 4 is started and stirs at a corresponding stirring speed according to the thickness selected by the user. The greater the thickness requirement, the greater the stirring speed, and the heating and stirring are stopped until the preset stirring time is reached.

[0173] The present application integrates a stirring function in a rice cooker, and controls the stirring time, stirring speed, and forward and reverse stirring, so as to quickly cook baby food with different consistency requirements.

[0174] Specifically, Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a control method for a cooking appliance, wherein the control method comprises:

[0175] S202: Identification of thickness requirements (selected by the user according to the baby's age range);

[0176] S204: The heating element is started to heat the food;

[0177] S206: Determine the amount of rice water N (determined based on the heating to boiling time T);

[0178] S208: Determine whether the boiling time reaches the preset time corresponding to the amount of rice water, if so, proceed to S210, if not, return to S204;

[0179] S210: The stirring module starts stirring;

[0180] S212: Determine whether the stirring time reaches the preset time corresponding to the consistency, if yes, proceed to step S214, if no, return to step S210;

[0181] S214: Stop stirring and stop heating.

[0182] In this embodiment, when it is identified that the duration of the boiling stage has reached the preset time of the corresponding rice and water level (that is, the second time threshold determined according to the rice and water amount information), the stirring module is started and stirred for the corresponding preset time according to the consistency selected by the user. The greater the required consistency, the longer the stirring time. When the preset time is reached, it indicates that the state in which the user needs supplementary food has been completed. At this time, the heating element stops working and the stirring module stops working.

[0183] Specifically, Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a control method for a cooking appliance, wherein the control method comprises:

[0184] S302: Identification of thickness requirements (selected by the user according to the baby's age range);

[0185] S304: The heating element is started to heat the food;

[0186] S306: Determine the amount of rice water N (determined based on the heating to boiling time T);

[0187] S308: Determine whether the boiling time reaches the preset time corresponding to the amount of rice water, if so, proceed to S310, if not, return to S304;

[0188] S310: The stirring module is started and stirred at a speed corresponding to the consistency;

[0189] S312: Determine whether the stirring time reaches the preset time, if yes, proceed to step S314, if no, return to step S310;

[0190] S314: Stop stirring and stop heating.

[0191] In this embodiment, when the boiling stage time has reached the preset time of the corresponding rice-water level (i.e., the second time threshold determined according to the rice-water amount information), the stirring module is started and stirring is performed at a corresponding stirring speed according to the consistency selected by the user. The greater the required consistency, the greater the stirring speed, and heating and stirring are stopped until the preset stirring time is reached.

[0192] Specifically, Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a control method for a cooking appliance, wherein the control method comprises:

[0193] S402: Identification of thickness requirements (selected by the user according to the baby's age range);

[0194] S404: The heating element is started to heat the food;

[0195] S406: Determine the amount of rice water N (determined based on the heating to boiling time T);

[0196] S408: Determine whether boiling has begun, if so, proceed to S410, if not, return to S404;

[0197] S410: The stirring module starts stirring at a speed of T0;

[0198] S412: Determine whether the boiling time is greater than 1 / 2 of the preset time (determined according to the amount of rice and water N). If so, proceed to step 414; otherwise, proceed to step 410;

[0199] S414: The stirring module stirs at a speed of T1;

[0200] S416: Determine whether the stirring time reaches the preset time corresponding to the consistency, if so, proceed to S418, if not, return to S414.

[0201] S418: Stop stirring and stop heating.

[0202] In this embodiment, after it is recognized that the boiling stage is entered, the stirring module starts stirring at the rotation speed of gear T0 (low rotation speed). When the boiling time exceeds 1 / 2 of the preset boiling duration, the stirring module adjusts the rotation speed to gear T1 (high rotation speed), and the rotation speed of gear T0 < the rotation speed of gear T1. Stirring at a low rotation speed in the initial stage of boiling effectively prevents the problem of rice soup splashing due to a large amount of water in the initial stage. At the same time, stirring at a high rotation speed in the later stage of boiling quickly breaks up the rice grains and improves the rice-water fusion degree; detect the total startup time of the stirring module (or only the stirring time of gear T1) and stir for a corresponding preset time according to the consistency selected by the user (generally, it can be set according to the logic that "the greater the consistency requirement, the longer the stirring time"). When the preset time is reached, it means that the state where the user needs complementary food is completed. At this time, the heating element stops working and the stirring module stops working.

[0203] Specifically, as Figure 5 shown, a flowchart of a control method for a cooking appliance is shown. The control method includes:

[0204] S502: Identify the consistency requirement (selected by the user according to the baby's age range);

[0205] S504: Start the heating element and heat the food;

[0206] S506: Judge the amount of rice and water N (judge according to the heating time T to boiling);

[0207] S508: Judge whether it enters the boiling state. If so, enter S510; if not, return to S504;

[0208] S510: Start the stirring module to stir at the positive and negative rotation frequencies corresponding to the concentration requirement;

[0209] S512: Judge whether the stirring time reaches the preset time corresponding to the consistency. If so, enter S514; if not, return to S510.

[0210] S514: Stop stirring and stop heating.

[0211] In this embodiment, after entering the boiling stage, the stirring module starts and switches between positive and negative rotations at the corresponding frequencies according to the consistency requirement selected by the user (generally, the higher the consistency requirement, the faster the positive and negative rotation switching frequency), thus avoiding the problem that stirring in only one direction will drive the food to rotate together with the stirring rod, resulting in poor cutting effect on the food; controlling the stirring to switch between positive and negative rotations at a certain period can cut the food in different directions, increase the mixing of the food and the soup, and stop heating and stirring until the preset stirring time is reached.

[0212] In the present invention, the term "plurality" refers to two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0213] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0214] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance control method, characterized in that: The control method is used for a cooking appliance, wherein the cooking appliance comprises a heating element and a stirring element, and the control method comprises: receiving cooking input from a user; determining a consistency level in response to the cooking input; Controlling the heating element to operate so that the cooking appliance enters a boiling stage; In the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to operate according to the thickness level.

2. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: Determining stirring parameters of the stirring member corresponding to the consistency level according to the consistency level; The step of controlling the operation of the stirring member according to the consistency level specifically includes: controlling the operation of the stirring member according to the stirring parameters.

3. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring parameter includes a stirring speed, and the step of controlling the stirring member to work according to the stirring parameter specifically includes: The stirring member is controlled to operate at the stirring speed.

4. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The step of controlling the stirring member to operate at the stirring speed specifically includes: Controlling the stirring member to stir at a first speed; When the working time of the stirring member is greater than or equal to the first time threshold, the stirring member is controlled to stir at a second speed, Wherein, the second speed is greater than the first speed.

5. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first duration threshold is greater than or equal to 1 / 2 of the cooking duration of the boiling stage.

6. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stirring parameters include a forward and reverse switching frequency, and the stirring parameters corresponding to the viscosity level of the stirring member are determined according to the viscosity level, specifically including: Determine the forward and reverse switching frequency according to the viscosity level, The viscosity level is positively correlated with the forward and reverse switching frequency.

7. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level specifically includes: controlling the stirring element to alternately operate forward for a first duration and reverse for a second duration according to the forward-reverse switching frequency.

8. The control method of a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The stirring parameter also includes a first preset time length, and the step of controlling the stirring member to work according to the stirring parameter further includes: When the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time, the stirring element is turned off.

9. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: When the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the first preset time, turning off the heating element; or When the working time of the stirring element is greater than or equal to the second preset time and less than or equal to the first preset time, the heating element is turned off.

10. The control method of a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Also includes: Obtaining the heating time of the heating element when the cooking appliance enters the boiling stage; Determine rice water quantity information according to the heating time; Determine a second time threshold according to the meter-water amount information; The step of controlling the operation of the stirring element according to the consistency level during the boiling stage specifically includes: When the boiling stage is operated for the second time threshold, the stirring element is controlled to operate according to the thickness level.

11. The cooking appliance control method according to claim 10, characterized in that: Also includes: The cooking time of the boiling stage is determined according to the rice-water amount information.

12. A control device for a cooking appliance, used for a cooking appliance, wherein the cooking appliance comprises a heating element and a stirring element, wherein: The control device comprises: A receiving unit, configured to receive a cooking input from a user; a determination unit for determining a consistency level in response to the cooking input; The control unit is used to control the operation of the heating element so that the cooking appliance enters a boiling stage; in the boiling stage, the stirring element is controlled to operate according to the consistency level.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a program or instruction that can be run on the processor, and when the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 11 are implemented.

14. A readable storage medium having a program or instruction stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program or the instruction is executed by the processor, the control method of the cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 11 is performed.

15. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: The control device of the cooking appliance as claimed in claim 12; and / or The electronic device as claimed in claim 13; and / or The readable storage medium of claim 14.

16. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: container; a heating element capable of providing heat to the container; a stirring member, at least a portion of which extends into the container; A control unit is connected to the stirring element and the heating element, and the control unit determines the consistency level according to the cooking input; controls the heating element to operate so that the cooking appliance enters a boiling stage; and controls the stirring element to operate according to the consistency level in the boiling stage.

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