Cooking equipment and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses cooking equipment and a control method of the cooking equipment. The cooking equipment comprises a box body, a box door and a moisture removal device. The box body comprises an opening; the box door is arranged on the box body in an openable and closable manner, and the opening is sealed when the box door is closed; and the dehumidifying device is configured to respond to the door opening control instruction to push the box door open. According to the cooking equipment, the dehumidifying device is arranged in the cooking equipment, the cooking equipment can generate the door opening control instruction when dehumidifying is needed in the cooking process (for example, when the cooking humidity in the box body is high), and the dehumidifying device pushes the box door open after receiving the door opening control instruction; a large amount of steam in the box body can quickly escape through the gap between the box door and the box body, so that the cooking humidity in the box body is reduced, the cooking humidity in the box body is ensured to be within a reasonable range, and the cooking effect of the cooking equipment is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electrical appliance control technology, and in particular to a cooking device and a control method for the cooking device. Background Art

[0002] The humidity control function is almost standard in many cooking equipment, such as professional commercial steam ovens. However, the humidity control function advertised by cooking equipment with humidity control function is mainly to generate steam for humidification through a steam generator, while dehumidification is completed through the corresponding exhaust holes. However, the area of ​​the exhaust holes is small, resulting in a small amount of moisture dehumidification through the exhaust holes and a slow dehumidification speed, which cannot meet the requirements of different cooking scenes or ingredients for the humidity of the cabinet, and thus cannot guarantee the cooking effect of the cooking equipment. Summary of the invention

[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a cooking device and a method for controlling the cooking device.

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device. The cooking device includes a box, a door, and a dehumidification device. The box includes an opening; the door is arranged on the box in an openable and closable manner, and the door seals the opening when closed; the dehumidification device is configured to push open the door in response to a door opening control instruction.

[0005] In certain embodiments, the cooking device further comprises a control device, wherein the control device is configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to an operating parameter of the cooking device.

[0006] In some embodiments, the operating parameters include at least one of cooking time, cooking temperature and cooking humidity.

[0007] In some embodiments, the operating parameters include cooking time, and the control device is further configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking time reaching a preset time. When the cooking time reaches the preset time, the cooking humidity in the box is greater than the preset humidity.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cooking device also includes a temperature sensor, which is used to collect the cooking temperature in the box. The operating parameters include the cooking temperature. The control device is also configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking temperature reaching a preset temperature. When the cooking temperature reaches the preset temperature, the cooking humidity in the box is greater than the preset humidity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cooking device also includes a humidity sensor, which is used to collect the cooking humidity in the box. The operating parameters include the cooking humidity. The control device is also configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking humidity reaching a preset humidity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cooking device further includes a heating device, and the control device is further configured to control the heating device to perform preheating; within a preset time period after the start of preheating, the dehumidification device does not respond to the door opening control instruction.

[0011] In certain embodiments, the dehumidification device includes a motor and a push rod, and the motor is configured to drive the push rod to move in response to a door opening control instruction to push open the box door.

[0012] In some embodiments, the box door is connected to the box body via a hinge structure, and the motor is configured to drive the push rod to move in a direction close to the box door in response to a door opening control instruction to push open the box door; the operating parameters include a dehumidification time, and the control device is further configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than a preset dehumidification time, and the motor is further configured to drive the push rod to move in a direction away from the box door in response to the door closing control instruction, and the box door is closed under the drive of the hinge structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, the push rod is connected to the box door, and the motor is further configured to drive the push rod to move in response to a door opening control instruction, so as to drive the box door to move in a direction away from the opening, thereby pushing the box door open; the operating parameters include a dehumidification time, and the control device is further configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than a preset dehumidification time, and the motor is further configured to drive the push rod to move in response to the door closing control instruction, so as to drive the box door to move in a direction close to the opening, thereby closing the box door.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cooking device further includes a heating device, the operating parameters include a cooking temperature, and the control device is further configured to control a heating parameter of the heating device according to the cooking temperature so that the cooking temperature is within a preset temperature range.

[0015] An embodiment of the present application provides a control method, which is used for a cooking device, wherein the cooking device includes a box body, a box door and a dehumidification device, and the control method includes obtaining operating parameters of the cooking device; when the operating parameters reach a preset parameter threshold, generating a door opening control instruction, and the dehumidification device is configured to respond to the door opening control instruction to push open the box door.

[0016] The cooking device and the control method of the cooking device of the present application are provided with a dehumidification device. During the cooking process, the cooking device can generate a door opening control command when dehumidification is needed (such as when the cooking humidity in the box is high). After receiving the door opening control command, the dehumidification device will push open the box door to allow a large amount of steam inside the box to quickly escape through the gap between the box door and the box, so as to reduce the cooking humidity in the box and ensure that the cooking humidity in the box is within a reasonable range, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a cooking device according to certain embodiments;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a usage scenario of a cooking device in certain embodiments;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a usage scenario of a cooking device in certain embodiments;

[0022] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a cooking device in certain embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application.

[0024] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0025] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one feature. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0026] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application provides a cooking device 100, which includes a box body 10, a box door 20, and a dehumidification device 30. The box body 10 includes an opening; the box door 20 is openably disposed on the box body 10, and the box door 20 seals the opening when closed; the dehumidification device 30 is configured to push open the box door 20 in response to a door opening control instruction.

[0027] Specifically, during the baking process of ingredients, in addition to the temperature in the box 10, the humidity in the box 10 is also an important factor that determines the cooking effect. Different ingredients have different cooking humidity requirements. For example, meat can be properly humidified when baking to keep the juice in the meat and prevent it from being burned; and biscuits such as melted beans need to be continuously dehumidified to prevent the biscuits from being wet and not crispy, affecting the taste. Ingredients that need to form a hollow structure, such as mochi and puffs, should also be properly dehumidified during the baking process to prevent the moisture inside the ingredients from not being baked dry enough, causing the overall structure to collapse and shrink after being taken out of the oven, and failing to form a hollow structure.

[0028] As the popularity of cooking devices 100, such as steam ovens, increases, users' experience requirements for various functions of the cooking devices 100, such as baking and air frying, are also increasing, and users tend to use the cooking devices 100 for more professional cooking, which increases users' potential demand for the humidity control capability of the cooking devices 100.

[0029] The box of traditional cooking equipment has strong sealing performance, and usually only vent holes are set on the box for exhaust. When the amount of steam in the box gradually increases and the pressure in the box gradually increases, the steam escapes to the outside of the box through the vent holes. However, in order to ensure the sealing performance of the box, the area of ​​the vent holes is usually set small, resulting in slow dehumidification speed and poor dehumidification effect of the vent holes. As a result, when cooking with traditional cooking equipment, the moisture generated by the ingredients cannot be discharged in time, and the humidity in the box is too high, causing traditional cooking equipment to have problems such as poor baking effect and air frying that is not crispy, thereby affecting the cooking effect of traditional cooking equipment and the user experience. In addition, the method of exhausting air using vent holes cannot perform targeted dehumidification according to the different cooking needs of different ingredients to meet the humidity requirements of different cooking scenes or ingredients.

[0030] In view of the above situation, in addition to the exhaust holes on the cabinet 10, the present application also provides a dehumidification device 30 that can be in contact with the cabinet door 20. After the cooking device 100 starts cooking, the temperature in the cabinet 10 continues to rise, and steam is continuously generated, causing the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 to continue to rise. When the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 is high and is not conducive to the cooking of the ingredients in the cabinet 10, the cooking device 100 can generate a door opening control instruction. In the case of the dehumidification device 30, the dehumidification device 30 will push the cabinet door 20 open to a certain angle. At this time, a gap will be generated between the cabinet door 20 and the cabinet 10. The steam in the cabinet 10 can quickly escape from the cabinet 10 to the outside of the cabinet 10 through the gap, so that the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 can drop rapidly, thereby avoiding a large amount of steam from staying in the cabinet 10 and affecting the cooking of the cooking device 100. For example Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 The cooking device 100 cooks the food with the door closed. Figure 2 The cooking device 100 is dehumidifying. At the same time, the dehumidifying device 30 can also push open the door 20 when the cooked ingredients need to be dehumidified according to the different cooking requirements of different ingredients, thereby meeting the requirements of different cooking scenes or ingredients for humidity.

[0031] The cooking device 100 of the present application is provided with a dehumidification device 30. During the cooking process, the cooking device 100 can generate a door opening control command when dehumidification is required (such as when the cooking humidity in the box 10 is high). After receiving the door opening control command, the dehumidification device 30 will push open the box door 20, so that a large amount of steam inside the box 10 can quickly escape through the gap between the box door 20 and the box 10, so as to reduce the cooking humidity in the box 10 and ensure that the cooking humidity in the box 10 is within a reasonable range, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0032] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 includes a control device 40, which is configured to generate a door opening control instruction in response to an operating parameter of the cooking device 100.

[0033] Specifically, the cooking device 100 cooks the ingredients according to the automatic menu cooking program. The automatic menu cooking program is the optimal cooking program formulated for a menu with a certain recipe and quantity, and preset parameter thresholds are set in advance according to the operating parameters when dehumidifying as needed. The program can be stored in the storage of the control device 40 in advance, or it can be stored in the cloud. The program contains information such as the function mode, preset temperature range, time, whether to open the door for dehumidification, and preset parameter thresholds used in each stage of the menu cooking process. The preset temperature range is the target temperature range when cooking the corresponding ingredients. Cooking ingredients within the preset temperature range can achieve better cooking results. After the user selects an automatic menu and starts cooking, the control device 40 will perform humidity control and temperature control according to the information contained in the program corresponding to this menu to complete the cooking.

[0034] The operating parameters may include at least one of cooking time, cooking temperature and cooking humidity. After starting cooking, the control device 40 may obtain a preset parameter threshold and obtain the operating parameters of the cooking device 100 in real time. When the operating parameter reaches the preset parameter threshold, the control device 40 may confirm that dehumidification is required at this time, and generate a door opening control instruction to control the dehumidification device 30 to push open the door 20, so that the steam in the box 10 is effectively discharged, so that the box 10 reaches an ideal cooking humidity environment, thereby facilitating the cooking device 100 to achieve a better cooking effect.

[0035] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the operating parameters include cooking time, and the control device 40 is also configured to generate a door opening control instruction in response to the cooking time reaching a preset time. When the cooking time reaches the preset time, the cooking humidity in the box 10 is greater than the preset humidity.

[0036] Specifically, different cooking scenes or different ingredients require different humidity. When the cooking time of the same type of ingredients reaches a certain time, dehumidification can obtain a better cooking effect. The humidity corresponding to the time is the preset humidity when dehumidification is required. Therefore, the preset time when each type of ingredient needs to open the door for dehumidification can be summarized through preliminary experiments, and the humidity corresponding to the preset time is set as the preset humidity. Then the preset time and the preset humidity can be stored in the memory or cloud of the control device 40. When the user selects a certain ingredient to cook, the control device 40 can obtain the preset time corresponding to the ingredient. Then, after the cooking device 100 starts to cook the ingredient, the control device 40 starts timing. When the cooking time reaches the preset time, it can be confirmed that the cooking humidity in the box 10 is greater than the preset humidity. At this time, the control device 40 will generate a door opening control instruction to control the dehumidification device 30 to push open the door 20 and complete dehumidification in time, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0037] Furthermore, the cooking device 100 may also include a humidity sensor 50, which may directly collect the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10. Therefore, the operating parameters may also be the cooking time and the cooking humidity, and corresponding preset time and preset humidity are provided. After the cooking device 100 starts cooking, the control device 40 may start timing. After the cooking time reaches the preset time, the control device 40 may control the humidity sensor 50 to collect the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 to confirm again whether it is the appropriate time to open the door. If the cooking humidity reaches the preset humidity at this time, the cooking device 100 may generate a door opening control instruction to ensure that the dehumidification device 30 pushes open the cabinet door 20 at the right time, thereby ensuring effective control of the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10. At this time, the humidity sensor 50 has multiple working modes. In one embodiment, the humidity sensor 50 collects the cooking humidity in the box 10 in real time, so that when the cooking humidity in the box 10 reaches the preset humidity before the cooking time reaches the preset time due to an operation error or the problem of too high moisture in the food, the control device 40 can promptly find that the cooking humidity has reached the preset humidity and generate a door opening control instruction, thereby further ensuring that the cooking humidity in the box 10 can be controlled within a certain appropriate range. In another embodiment, the humidity sensor 50 can collect the cooking humidity in the box 10 after the cooking time reaches the preset time, so as to reduce the working time and energy consumption of the humidity sensor 50.

[0038] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 also includes a temperature sensor 60, which is used to collect the cooking temperature in the box 10. The operating parameters include the cooking temperature. The control device 40 is also configured to generate a door opening control instruction in response to the cooking temperature reaching a preset temperature. When the cooking temperature reaches the preset temperature, the cooking humidity in the box 10 is greater than the preset humidity.

[0039] Specifically, when cooking the same type of food, dehumidification can achieve better cooking results when a certain temperature is reached. Therefore, the preset temperature when each type of food needs to be opened for dehumidification can be summarized through experiments, and the humidity corresponding to the preset temperature is set as the preset humidity. Then the preset duration and the preset humidity can be stored in the storage of the control device 40 and stored under the corresponding cooking function. When the user selects a certain type of food and the corresponding cooking function, the desired cooking temperature and time can be selected. After starting cooking, the cooking device 100 will cook according to the corresponding cooking function, cooking temperature and time. During the cooking process, the temperature sensor 60 will obtain the cooking temperature in the box 10 in real time. When the cooking temperature reaches the preset temperature, it is determined that the cooking humidity in the box 10 is greater than the preset humidity. At this time, the control device 40 will generate a door opening control instruction to control the dehumidification device 30 to push open the door 20 so that the steam in the box 10 can be effectively discharged to achieve an ideal cooking humidity environment and achieve a better cooking effect.

[0040] Furthermore, the operating parameters may also be cooking temperature and cooking humidity, and corresponding preset temperatures and preset humidity are provided. After the cooking device 100 starts cooking, the temperature sensor 60 acquires the cooking temperature in real time. After the cooking temperature reaches the preset temperature, the control device 40 may control the humidity sensor 50 to collect the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 to confirm again whether it is a suitable time to open the door. If the cooking humidity reaches the preset humidity at this time, the cooking device 100 may generate a door opening control instruction to ensure that the dehumidification device 30 pushes the cabinet door 20 open at the right time, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0041] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a humidity sensor 50, which is used to collect the cooking humidity in the box 10. The operating parameters include the cooking humidity. The control device 40 is also configured to generate a door opening control instruction in response to the cooking humidity reaching a preset humidity.

[0042] Specifically, when the cooking device 100 is further provided with a humidity sensor 50, the cooking device 100 can also directly obtain the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 in real time through the humidity sensor 50. When the cooking humidity reaches the preset humidity, the control device 40 can obtain the information in time and generate a door opening control instruction, thereby directly obtaining the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10, so as to control the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 within a reasonable range.

[0043] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a heating device 70, and the control device 40 is further configured to control the heating device 70 to perform preheating; within a preset time after the start of preheating, the dehumidification device 30 does not respond to a door opening control instruction.

[0044] Specifically, the cooking device 100 further includes a heating device 70, which is used to heat the food to complete cooking. In order to improve cooking efficiency, before putting the food into the box 10, the control device 40 can control the heating device 70 to preheat, so as to reduce the heating time after the food is put into the box 10.

[0045] During the preheating process, the cooking temperature may reach the preset temperature, but the cooking of the ingredients has not yet begun, and the cooking humidity in the box 10 is lower than the preset humidity, so dehumidification is not required at this time. After the preheating is completed, the ingredients are placed in the box 10 for cooking. At this time, the heating device 70 will first heat the ingredients at a low power, and then slowly increase the power. During this process, the cooking temperature of the box 10 will first drop, and then slowly increase to the preset temperature range. If the preheating temperature is greater than the preset temperature, then during the temperature drop process, the cooking temperature is likely to reach the preset temperature, but at this time, the ingredients have just started to be heated, and less steam is generated, and the cooking humidity in the box 10 generally does not reach the preset humidity, and dehumidification is also not required at this time.

[0046] For example, the preset temperature range of a certain ingredient is 170°C to 180°C, the preheating temperature is 150°C, and the preset temperature is 120°C. Obviously, during the preheating process, the cooking temperature will reach the preset temperature. After the preheating is completed and the cooking officially begins, the cooking temperature may drop below the preset temperature within a preset time, such as within 5 minutes. For example, the cooking temperature at a certain moment is 100°C, and it is obvious that the cooking temperature will still reach the preset temperature during the decline. However, whether during the preheating process or the temperature decline process, the cooking humidity in the box 10 is usually lower than the preset humidity, so dehumidification is not required in these two stages.

[0047] In summary, within a preset time after the start of heating, for example, within 10 minutes, the operating parameters may reach the preset parameter threshold, but at this time the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 is usually lower than the preset humidity and no dehumidification is required. Therefore, the dehumidification device 30 does not respond to the door opening control instruction, or the control device 40 directly does not generate a door opening control instruction to reduce unnecessary work and energy consumption of the dehumidification device 30 or the control device 40.

[0048] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the dehumidification device 30 includes a motor 31 and a push rod 32, and the motor 31 is configured to drive the push rod 32 to move in response to a door opening control instruction to push open the box door 20.

[0049] Specifically, the dehumidification device 30 may include a motor 31 and a push rod 32, and the push rod 32 may contact the cabinet door 20 after moving. When the motor 31 receives a door opening control command, the motor 31 drives the push rod 32 to move. During the movement of the push rod 32, a part of the push rod 32 may contact the cabinet door 20, and continue to move in a direction away from the opening after contact, so as to drive the cabinet door 20 to move a certain distance in the direction away from the opening, and drive the cabinet door 20 to move 10 mm in the direction away from the opening, so as to generate a gap between the cabinet door 20 and the cabinet 10, and the steam in the cabinet 10 may quickly overflow through the gap, so that the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10 is quickly reduced.

[0050] Furthermore, the moving distance of the door 20 can be set according to the corresponding ingredients. For example, when the ingredients require more moisture during cooking, the moving distance of the door 20 can be set to be smaller; when the ingredients require a drier environment during cooking, the moving distance of the door 20 can be set to be larger. The moving distances corresponding to the ingredients can be stored in the storage of the dehumidification device 30 or in the cloud. After the user selects the ingredients, the dehumidification device 30 can push the door 20 according to the moving distances corresponding to the ingredients, thereby meeting the requirements for cooking humidity under different ingredients and different cooking scenarios.

[0051] Of course, the dehumidification device 30 may also include other structures. In other embodiments, the dehumidification device 30 includes a push rod 32 and a wax motor, wherein the wax motor is a device that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy by utilizing the volume expansion generated by the phase change of the temperature-sensitive wax from solid to liquid. After converting the thermal energy into mechanical energy, the wax motor can push the push rod 32 to move so as to push open the box door 20. In other embodiments, the dehumidification device 30 is a rotating shaft and a motor 31, and the box door 20 is connected to the box body 10 via the rotating shaft.

[0052] In this way, the dehumidification device 30 can use corresponding structures, such as a motor 31 and a push rod 32, so that after receiving a door opening control command, the dehumidification device 30 can come into contact with the cabinet door 20 and push open the cabinet door 20, thereby utilizing the gap between the cabinet door 20 and the cabinet body 10 to complete dehumidification, so that the steam in the cabinet body 10 can be effectively discharged, so that an ideal cooking humidity environment is achieved in the cabinet body 10, thereby facilitating the cooking device 100 to achieve a better cooking effect.

[0053] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the door 20 is connected to the box body 10 via a hinge structure 80, and the motor 31 is configured to drive the push rod 32 to move in a direction close to the door 20 in response to a door opening control instruction to push open the door 20; the operating parameters include the dehumidification time, and the control device 40 is further configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than the preset dehumidification time, and the motor 31 is further configured to drive the push rod 32 to move in a direction away from the door 20 in response to the door closing control instruction, and the door 20 is closed under the drive of the hinge structure 80.

[0054] Specifically, during the dehumidification process, the dehumidification time is crucial to the dehumidification effect. It can be understood that the longer the dehumidification time is, the greater the amount of steam discharged is, and the better the corresponding dehumidification effect is. Different ingredients may require different dehumidification times in different cooking scenarios. For example, the shorter the dehumidification time is for ingredients that require a more humid cooking environment, and the longer the dehumidification time is for ingredients that require a drier cooking environment. Therefore, the operating parameters also include the dehumidification time, and the preset parameter threshold also includes the preset dehumidification time. The control device 40 controls the opening time of the door 20 according to the preset dehumidification time. Among them, the preset dehumidification time corresponding to different ingredients in different cooking scenarios will also be stored in the storage device of the control device 40 or in the cloud.

[0055] The hinge structure 80 is a mechanical device used to connect two solids and allow relative rotation between them. When receiving the door opening control command, the motor 31 drives the push rod 32 to move. Under the push of the push rod 32 and the restriction of the hinge structure 80, the door 20 is pushed open and rotates relative to the box body 10 until the push rod 32 stops moving. After the door 20 is pushed open, the dehumidification device 30 starts timing and controls the time for the dehumidification device 30 to push the door 20 open according to the preset dehumidification time. When the dehumidification time is greater than the preset dehumidification time, it can be determined that the ideal cooking humidity environment is reached in the box body 10 at this time, and then the control device 40 can generate a door closing control command. After the motor 31 receives the door closing control command, the motor 31 will drive the push rod 32 to move in a direction away from the door 20 until the entire push rod 32 is completely retracted into the box body 10. During the process of the push rod 32 moving away from the door 20, the force exerted on the door 20 by the push rod 32 gradually decreases until it reaches 0. At this time, the hinge structure 80 can drive the door 20 to move in the direction close to the opening to close the door 20 and reseal the opening, thereby completing the entire dehumidification step. In this way, the cooking device 100 can open and close the door 20 through the dehumidification device 30 and the hinge structure 80 to adjust the cooking humidity in the cabinet 10, ensure that the cabinet 10 reaches an ideal cooking humidity environment, and thus ensure the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0056] For example, take roasted mochi. When roasting mochi in traditional cooking equipment, the control device will first control the heating device to preheat. When it detects that the cooking temperature of the box has reached the preheating temperature, it reminds the user to put in the mochi. Then the traditional cooking equipment heats the mochi at 170°C for 10 minutes. After heating for 10 minutes, the control device pushes the fan in the box to make the hot air in the box flow, so that the temperature of every angle of the box becomes particularly uniform, thereby ensuring that the mochi is heated evenly. At the same time, the control device continues to control the heating device to heat the mochi at 170°C. After heating for 25 minutes, the cooking of the mochi is completed. During the heating process, it can be found that a large amount of steam will be generated in the box, and only a small part of the steam will escape from the box through the exhaust hole.

[0057] When the cooking device 100 of the present application is baking mochi, 10 minutes will be set as the preset duration and 20 minutes will be set as the dehumidification duration. The cooking device 100 of the present application will also control the heating device 70 to preheat first, and when it is detected that the cooking temperature of the box 10 reaches the preheating temperature, it will remind the user to put in the mochi. Then the cooking device 100 heats the mochi at a temperature of 170°C for 10 minutes. After heating for 10 minutes, the preset duration is reached. At this time, the push rod 32 will push open the door 20, and the fan will also start, so that the hot air in the box 10 will flow, so that the temperature inside the box 10 is uniform, and the steam in the box 10 is discharged. At the same time, the control device 40 starts timing to record the dehumidification duration. During the dehumidification period, the working parameters of the fan and the heating device 70 remain unchanged. After 20 minutes of dehumidification, the dehumidification time reaches the preset dehumidification time, at which time the push rod 32 moves away from the door 20, and the door 20 is closed under the drive of the hinge structure 80, and then the fan and the heating device 70 continue to work for 5 minutes and then stop working, at which time the cooking of the mochi is completed. In the entire heating process, it can be seen that after the mochi is heated, the amount of steam in the box 10 continues to rise, and after the push rod 32 pushes open the door 20, a large amount of steam in the box 10 quickly escapes through the gap between the door 20 and the box 10, so that the cooking humidity in the box 10 is greatly reduced.

[0058] After inspecting the mochi cooked by the two cooking devices 100, it was found that the mochi cooked by the traditional cooking device severely collapsed and shrunk, with an average height of 34 mm, while the mochi cooked by the cooking device 100 of the present application had a full shape, with an average height of 47 mm. Obviously, compared with the traditional cooking device, the cooking effect of the cooking device 100 of the present application is improved by 38%.

[0059] See also Figure 3In some embodiments, the push rod 32 is connected to the door 20, and the motor 31 is also configured to drive the push rod 32 to move in response to the door opening control instruction, so as to drive the door 20 to move in a direction away from the opening, and push the door 20 open; the operating parameters include the dehumidification time, and the control device 40 is also configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than the preset dehumidification time, and the motor 31 is also configured to drive the push rod 32 to move in response to the door closing control instruction, so as to drive the door 20 to move in a direction close to the opening, and close the door 20.

[0060] Specifically, the push rod 32 can also be directly connected to the door 20. After the motor 31 receives the door opening control command, the motor 31 drives the push rod 32 to move, and the moving push rod 32 can drive the door 20 to move in a direction away from the opening to push the door 20 open, so that a gap is generated between the door 20 and the box 10. After the motor 31 receives the door closing control command, the motor 31 drives the push rod 32 to move, and uses the moving push rod 32 to drive the door 20 to move toward the opening to close the door 20 and reseal the opening. In this way, the push rod 32 and the motor 31 can be used to open and close the door 20, so that the cooking device 100 can smoothly complete the dehumidification, and the door 20 can be closed in time after the dehumidification is completed, so as to adjust the cooking humidity in the box 10, ensure that the ideal cooking humidity environment is achieved in the box 10, and thus ensure the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0061] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the operating parameters include a cooking temperature, and the control device 40 is further configured to control a heating parameter of the heating device 70 according to the cooking temperature so that the cooking temperature is within a preset temperature range.

[0062] Specifically, each ingredient has a corresponding preset temperature range when cooking. After the user selects the corresponding ingredient and cooking function, the control device 40 will obtain the corresponding preset temperature range and control the heating device 70 to heat the ingredient. During the heating process, the control device 40 will also use the temperature sensor 60 to obtain the real-time cooking temperature of the cabinet 10, and adjust the heating parameters of the heating device 70 according to the cooking temperature and the preset temperature range, such as heating power and heating time, so that the cooking temperature gradually rises to the preset temperature range and remains in the preset temperature range. In this way, the control device 40 can use the real-time cooking temperature of the cabinet 10 and the preset temperature range to adjust the heating parameters of the heating device 70 to complete the temperature rise and temperature control, thereby ensuring that the cooking temperature can reach and remain in the preset temperature range, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0063] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4The present application provides a control method for a cooking device. The cooking device 100 includes a box body 10, a box door 20, and a dehumidification device 30. The control method includes:

[0064] Step 011: Obtaining operating parameters of the cooking device 100; and

[0065] Step 012: When the operating parameter reaches a preset parameter threshold, a door opening control instruction is generated, and the dehumidification device 30 is configured to respond to the door opening control instruction to push open the box door 20.

[0066] Specifically, after the user selects the ingredients to be cooked and the cooking function, the control device 40 starts to control the heating device 70 to heat the ingredients, and obtains the preset parameter thresholds, such as the preset temperature, preset humidity and preset duration, from the memory of the control device 40. Then, during the heating process, the control device 40 obtains the operating parameters of the cooking device 100 in real time, and generates a door opening control instruction when the operating parameters reach the preset parameter thresholds, wherein the operating parameters include at least one of the cooking duration, cooking temperature and cooking humidity. After receiving the door opening control instruction, the dehumidification device 30 pushes open the door 20, so that a large amount of steam generated in the box 10 quickly escapes from the gap between the box 10 and the door 20, so that the steam in the box 10 is effectively discharged to achieve an ideal cooking humidity environment, so that the cooking device 100 can achieve a better cooking effect.

[0067] The control method of the present application is provided with a dehumidification device 30 in the cooking device 100. During the cooking process, the cooking device 100 can generate a door opening control command when dehumidification is required (such as when the cooking humidity in the box 10 is high). After receiving the door opening control command, the dehumidification device 30 will push open the box door 20, so that a large amount of steam inside the box 10 can quickly escape through the gap between the box door 20 and the box 10, so as to reduce the cooking humidity in the box 10 and ensure that the cooking humidity in the box 10 is within a reasonable range, thereby ensuring the cooking effect of the cooking device 100.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0069] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a specific logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes alternative implementations in which functions may not be performed in the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by technicians in the technical field to which the embodiments of the present application belong.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that: include: a housing, including an opening; A box door is arranged on the box body in an openable and closable manner, and the box door seals the opening when it is closed; and A dehumidification device, wherein the dehumidification device is configured to push open the cabinet door in response to a door opening control instruction.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The control device is configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the operating parameters of the cooking device.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating parameters include at least one of cooking time, cooking temperature and cooking humidity.

4. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operating parameters include cooking time, and the control device is also configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking time reaching a preset time. When the cooking time reaches the preset time, the cooking humidity in the box is greater than the preset humidity.

5. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooking device also includes a temperature sensor, which is used to collect the cooking temperature in the box. The operating parameters include the cooking temperature. The control device is also configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking temperature reaching a preset temperature. When the cooking temperature reaches the preset temperature, the cooking humidity in the box is greater than the preset humidity.

6. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooking device also includes a humidity sensor, which is used to collect cooking humidity in the box. The operating parameters include the cooking humidity. The control device is also configured to generate the door opening control instruction in response to the cooking humidity reaching a preset humidity.

7. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cooking device also includes a heating device, and the control device is further configured to control the heating device to preheat; within a preset time after the start of preheating, the dehumidification device does not respond to the door opening control instruction.

8. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dehumidification device includes a motor and a push rod, and the motor is configured to drive the push rod to move in response to a door opening control instruction to push open the box door.

9. The cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that The box door is connected to the box body through a hinge structure, and the motor is configured to drive the push rod to move in a direction close to the box door in response to a door opening control instruction, so as to push open the box door; The operating parameters include dehumidification time. The control device is also configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than a preset dehumidification time. The motor is also configured to drive the push rod to move in a direction away from the door in response to the door closing control instruction, and the door is closed under the drive of the hinge structure.

10. The cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that The push rod is connected to the box door, and the motor is further configured to drive the push rod to move in response to a door opening control instruction, so as to drive the box door to move in a direction away from the opening and push the box door open; The operating parameters include dehumidification time. The control device is also configured to generate a door closing control instruction in response to the dehumidification time being greater than a preset dehumidification time. The motor is also configured to drive the push rod to move in response to the door closing control instruction, so as to drive the box door to move toward the opening and close the box door.

11. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that The cooking device further comprises a heating device, the operating parameters comprise a cooking temperature, and the control device is further configured to control a heating parameter of the heating device according to the cooking temperature so that the cooking temperature is within a preset temperature range.

12. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that: The cooking device comprises a box body, a box door and a dehumidification device, and the control method comprises: Obtaining operating parameters of the cooking device; When the operating parameter reaches a preset parameter threshold, a door opening control instruction is generated, and the dehumidification device is configured to push open the box door in response to the door opening control instruction.

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