A cooking apparatus and a control method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a cooking device and a control method. The cooking device comprises a cooking cavity, a water collecting tank, a steam system, a first on-off assembly and a liquid discharge mechanism. The cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system are connected to the liquid discharge mechanism through the first on-off assembly. The first on-off assembly can adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system with the liquid discharge mechanism. After the cooking device completes the work, the first on-off assembly can make the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism, so as to realize the automatic recovery of the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system to the liquid discharge mechanism. The user does not need to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system respectively, thereby effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device. The control method can effectively reduce the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a cooking device and a control method. BACKGROUND

[0002] The cooking device comprises a shell and a cooking cavity, the cooking cavity is arranged in the shell, the cooking cavity generates steam and uses the steam to cook and process food, and the shell can provide good protection for the cooking cavity. The cooking device further comprises a steam system, which is in communication with the inside of the cooking cavity, and the steam system is used to introduce sufficient steam into the inside of the cooking cavity, so that the steam can heat the food in the cooking cavity. In addition, the cooking device further comprises a water collecting tank, which is arranged at an opening of the cooking cavity, and the water collecting tank is used to collect water that slides down from a door assembly of the cooking device or water that overflows from the cooking cavity.

[0003] After the cooking device finishes work, there is residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system, and the user needs to clean them in time, which greatly increases the user's cleaning burden of the cooking device.

[0004] Therefore, it is urgent to design a new cooking device and a control method to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] An object of the present application is to provide a cooking device, which does not require the user to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system respectively, thereby greatly reducing the user's cleaning burden of the cooking device.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cooking device comprises a cooking cavity, a water collecting tank and a steam system, and further comprises:

[0008] a first on-off assembly; and

[0009] a liquid discharge mechanism, the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system are connected with the liquid discharge mechanism through the first on-off assembly, and the first on-off assembly can adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system with the liquid discharge mechanism respectively.

[0010] As an optional solution, the first on-off assembly comprises a first on-off mechanism, and the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system are connected with the liquid discharge mechanism through the first on-off mechanism; or

[0011] The first on-off assembly comprises a second on-off mechanism, a third on-off mechanism and a fourth on-off mechanism, the cooking cavity is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism through the second on-off mechanism, the water collecting tank is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism through the third on-off mechanism, and the steam system is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism through the fourth on-off mechanism.

[0012] As an optional solution, a drain hole is formed on the liquid discharge mechanism, and the cooking device further comprises an oil cup and a second on-off assembly, the liquid discharge mechanism is connected with the oil cup through the second on-off assembly.

[0013] As an optional solution, the liquid discharge mechanism comprises a box body with a bottom plate, the bottom plate is arranged protruding downward, a drain hole is formed on the lowest position of the bottom plate, and the drain hole is connected with the oil cup through the second on-off assembly.

[0014] As an optional solution, the liquid discharge mechanism comprises:

[0015] a box body;

[0016] a liquid inlet pipe connected with the inside of the box body;

[0017] an exhaust pipe connected with the inside of the box body and the flue respectively; and

[0018] an atomization mechanism, at least part of the atomization mechanism is arranged in the inside of the box body, and the gas formed by the atomization mechanism from the liquid in the box body can be discharged to the flue through the exhaust pipe.

[0019] As an optional solution, the box body has a bottom plate, and the atomization mechanism is arranged above the bottom plate.

[0020] As an optional solution, the exhaust pipe comprises an exhaust pipe body and a limiting part, the exhaust pipe body has an air inlet end and an air outlet end, the air inlet end is located in the inside of the box body, the limiting part is formed by extending from the air inlet end to the center line of the exhaust pipe body, the atomization mechanism is arranged in the inside of the exhaust pipe body and located on the limiting part, and / or

[0021] The liquid discharge mechanism further comprises a temperature detection mechanism, at least part of the temperature detection mechanism is arranged in the inside of the box body, and the temperature detection mechanism is used for detecting the temperature Q of the liquid in the box body, and / or

[0022] The liquid discharge mechanism further comprises a liquid level detection mechanism, at least part of the liquid level detection mechanism is arranged in the inside of the box body, and the liquid level detection mechanism is used for detecting the liquid level of the liquid in the box body.

[0023] Another object of the present application is to provide a control method, which greatly reduces the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device without the user cleaning the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system respectively.

[0024] To achieve the above object, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0025] A control method applied to the cooking device described above, the control method comprising:

[0026] acquiring the working state of the cooking device; and

[0027] adjusting the working state of the first on-off assembly according to the working state of the cooking device, so as to adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system with the liquid discharge mechanism respectively.

[0028] As an optional solution, the step of adjusting the working state of the first on-off assembly according to the working state of the cooking device comprises:

[0029] if the length T of the stop working of the cooking device is greater than or equal to a first preset time T 预设1 , the first on-off assembly is controlled to make the water collecting tank communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism; and / or

[0030] if the length T of the stop working of the cooking device is greater than or equal to a second preset time T 预设2 , the first on-off assembly is controlled to make the cooking cavity communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism; and / or

[0031] if the length T of the stop working of the cooking device is greater than or equal to a third preset time T 预设3 , the first on-off assembly is controlled to make the pipeline of the steam system communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism; and / or

[0032] if the length T of the stop working of the cooking device is greater than or equal to a fourth preset time T 预设4 , the first on-off assembly is controlled to make the water tank of the steam system communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism.

[0033] As an optional solution, the liquid discharge mechanism comprises a box body, a liquid inlet pipe, an exhaust pipe and an atomization mechanism, the liquid inlet pipe communicates with the inside of the box body, the exhaust pipe respectively communicates with the inside of the box body and a flue, at least part of the atomization mechanism is arranged in the inside of the box body, the liquid in the box body can be discharged to the flue through the gas formed by the atomization mechanism through the exhaust pipe; the control method further comprises:

[0034] if the flue is in a working state, the liquid level H and the temperature Q of the liquid in the box body are acquired; and

[0035] controlling the working state of the atomizing mechanism according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q.

[0036] As an optional solution, a drain hole is arranged on the liquid drainage mechanism, and the cooking device further comprises an oil cup and a second on-off assembly, and the liquid drainage mechanism is connected with the oil cup through the second on-off assembly; after the step of controlling the working state of the atomizing mechanism according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q, the method further comprises:

[0037] obtaining the liquid level H of the liquid in the box body, and controlling the working state of the second on-off assembly according to the liquid level H.

[0038] The cooking device provided by the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] The cooking device provided by the application comprises a cooking cavity, a water collecting tank, a steam system, a first on-off assembly and a liquid drainage mechanism, the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system are connected with the liquid drainage mechanism through the first on-off assembly, and the first on-off assembly can adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system with the liquid drainage mechanism. When the cooking device is completed, the first on-off assembly can make the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system communicate with the liquid drainage mechanism, so that the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system can be automatically recycled to the liquid drainage mechanism, and the user does not need to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system respectively, thereby effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device.

[0040] The control method provided by the application is applied to the cooking device, and the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system can be automatically recycled to the liquid drainage mechanism, so that the user does not need to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank and the steam system respectively, thereby effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0041] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the kitchen appliance provided by the first embodiment of the application;

[0042] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first connection relationship of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank, the steam system, the first on-off assembly and the liquid drainage mechanism provided by the first embodiment of the application;

[0043] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a second connection relationship of the cooking cavity, the water collecting tank, the steam system, the first on-off assembly and the liquid drainage mechanism provided by the first embodiment of the application;

[0044] Figure 4is a structural schematic view of a connection relationship of a steam system and a liquid discharge mechanism provided by embodiment one of the present application;

[0045] Figure 5 is a sectional view of the liquid discharge mechanism provided by embodiment one of the present application;

[0046] Figure 6 is a flow chart of a control method provided by embodiment two of the present application;

[0047] Figure 7 is a flow chart of a control method provided by embodiment three of the present application;

[0048] Figure 8 is a flow chart of a control method provided by embodiment four of the present application;

[0049] Figure 9 is a flow chart of a control method provided by embodiment five of the present application.

[0050] In the figure:

[0051] 1000, cooking equipment; 2000, machine head; 2100, smoke collecting cavity mechanism; 2101, smoke suction port; 2200, smoke baffle; 3000, stove; 3100, burner; 3200, stove shell; 3300, pot rack; 4000, machine body; 5000, flue;

[0052] 100, liquid discharge mechanism; 200, cooking cavity; 300, water collecting tank; 400, steam system; 410, water tank; 420, pipeline; 430, fifth on-off mechanism; 500, oil cup; 600, second on-off assembly; 610, communication pipe;

[0053] 10, box body; 11, box body body; 111, bottom plate; 1111, pollution discharge hole; 112, pollution discharge pipe; 113, side wall; 12, upper end cover; 13, sealing element;

[0054] 20, liquid inlet pipe; 21, liquid inlet; 22, liquid outlet;

[0055] 30, exhaust pipe; 31, exhaust pipe body; 311, air inlet end; 312, air outlet end; 32, limiting part;

[0056] 40, atomization mechanism;

[0057] 50, temperature detection mechanism;

[0058] 60, liquid level detection mechanism; 61, float; 611, magnetic element; 612, float body; 62, circuit board; 621, circuit board body; 622, Hall sensor;

[0059] 70, limiting box; 71, liquid inlet channel; 72, guide groove;

[0060] 90, first on-off assembly; 91, first on-off mechanism; 92, second on-off mechanism; 93, third on-off mechanism; 94, fourth on-off mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, but not to limit the present application. In addition, it should be noted that only the parts related to the present application are shown in the drawings for the convenience of description, but not all.

[0062] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0063] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the "upper" or "lower" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the "upper", "above" and "on" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and other orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description, and have no special meaning.

[0065] Embodiment one

[0066] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a kitchen appliance, which can be an integrated stove, a stove-steamer-oven all-in-one machine, etc. The present embodiment takes an integrated stove as an example for description, such as Figure 1As shown, the integrated cooker of the embodiment includes a machine head 2000, a cooking device 1000, a stove 3000, a machine body 4000, and a flue 5000. The machine head 2000 and the stove 3000 are arranged on the machine body 4000, the machine head 2000 is in communication with the flue 5000, the machine head 2000 is used to absorb the oil smoke in the environment, and the oil smoke absorbed by the machine head 2000 can be discharged through the flue 5000, thereby realizing the absorption effect of the integrated cooker on the oil smoke in the environment. In addition, as Figure 1 As shown, the stove 3000 can heat the pot, thereby realizing the cooking and processing of food. Specifically, the stove 3000 can be a gas stove, an electromagnetic oven, etc. As Figure 1 As shown, the cooking device 1000 is embedded on the machine body 4000, and the cooking device 1000 can generate steam and use the steam to cook and process food. Specifically, the cooking device 1000 can be a steam oven, a steam oven, etc. The steam oven has a steaming function and a baking function, and the user can select the functions of steaming only, baking only, or steaming and baking at the same time to switch different cooking modes. Of course, the present disclosure also separately protects the aforementioned cooking device 1000. The integrated cooker integrates the machine head 2000, the cooking device 1000, and the stove 3000 into one, which can realize multifunctional cooking effect to meet the different needs of users for different cooking modes.

[0067] As Figure 1 As shown, the machine head 2000 includes a smoke collecting cavity mechanism 2100 and a smoke baffle 2200. The smoke collecting cavity mechanism 2100 is provided with a smoke suction port 2101, and the oil smoke in the environment can enter the smoke collecting cavity mechanism 2100 through the smoke suction port 2101. The smoke baffle 2200 is arranged at the smoke suction port 2101, and the arrangement of the smoke baffle 2200 can effectively improve the oil smoke absorption effect of the integrated cooker.

[0068] As Figure 1 As shown, the stove 3000 includes a burner 3100, a stove shell 3200, and a pot rack 3300. The stove shell 3200 is arranged on the machine body 4000, and the burner 3100 and the pot rack 3300 are arranged on the stove shell 3200. The burner 3100 is used to heat the pot, and the pot rack 3300 is arranged around the outer periphery of the burner 3100 and is used to support the pot.

[0069] As Figure 1 As shown, the cooking device 1000 includes a shell and a cooking cavity 200. The cooking cavity 200 is arranged in the shell, generates steam, and uses the steam to cook and process food. The shell can better protect the cooking cavity 200. In addition, as Figure 1As shown, the cooking device 1000 further comprises a steam system 400, which is in communication with the interior of the cooking cavity 200, and is used to introduce sufficient steam into the interior of the cooking cavity 200, which can heat the food in the cooking cavity 200. In addition, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the cooking device 1000 further comprises a water collecting tank 300, which is arranged at the opening of the cooking cavity 200, and is used to collect the water that slides off the door assembly of the cooking device 1000 or overflows from the cooking cavity 200.

[0070] After the cooking device 1000 finishes working, there is residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400, and the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 all need to be cleaned by the user in time, which greatly increases the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device 1000.

[0071] In order to solve the above problems, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cooking device 1000 further comprises a first on-off assembly 90 and a liquid discharge mechanism 100, and the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 are all connected to the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the first on-off assembly 90. The first on-off assembly 90 can adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100. When the cooking device 1000 finishes working, the first on-off assembly 90 can make the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism 100, so that the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 can be automatically recovered to the liquid discharge mechanism 100, and the user does not need to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 respectively, which effectively reduces the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device 1000.

[0072] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 2As shown, the first on-off assembly 90 includes a first on-off mechanism 91, and the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 are all connected with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the first on-off mechanism 91. When the first on-off mechanism 91 is in an open state, the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 can be quickly discharged to the liquid discharge mechanism 100. Since the first on-off assembly 90 in this optional embodiment includes only one first on-off mechanism 91, only one first on-off mechanism 91 can realize the synchronous control of the residual water discharge in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400. The first on-off assembly 90 has a simple structure, involves fewer components, has a low cost and is easy to control. For example, the first on-off mechanism 91 can be an on-off valve, and all structures capable of realizing the on-off of a pipeline are within the protection scope of this optional embodiment.

[0073] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 The first on-off assembly 90 includes a second on-off mechanism 92, a third on-off mechanism 93 and a fourth on-off mechanism 94. The cooking cavity 200 is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the second on-off mechanism 92. The water collecting tank 300 is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the third on-off mechanism 93. The steam system 400 is connected with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the fourth on-off mechanism 94. That is, the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400 can be independently controlled to be discharged. The first on-off assembly 90 can realize the separate control of the residual water in different states in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting tank 300 and the steam system 400, can meet different use scenarios of the cooking equipment 1000, and realizes diversified control of the residual water discharge. For example, the second on-off mechanism 92, the third on-off mechanism 93 and the fourth on-off mechanism 94 can be on-off valves, and all structures capable of realizing the on-off of a pipeline are within the protection scope of this optional embodiment.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 The steam system 400 includes a water tank 410, a pipeline 420 and a fifth on-off mechanism 430. The water tank 410 is connected with the fourth on-off mechanism 94 through the pipeline 420. The fifth on-off mechanism 430 is arranged on the pipeline 420. Through the arrangement of the fifth on-off mechanism 430, the switching between the discharge of only the liquid in the pipeline 420 to the liquid discharge mechanism 100 and the discharge of the liquid in the water tank 410 to the liquid discharge mechanism 100 can be realized. Specifically, when the fifth on-off mechanism 430 is in a closed state and the fourth on-off mechanism 94 is in an open state, only the liquid in the pipeline 420 can be discharged to the liquid discharge mechanism 100. When the fifth on-off mechanism 430 is in an open state and the fourth on-off mechanism 94 is in an open state, the liquid in the water tank 410 can be discharged to the liquid discharge mechanism 100 through the pipeline 420.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the cooking device 1000 also includes an oil cup 500. The draining mechanism 100 is connected to the oil cup 500. The residual water collected by the draining mechanism 100 will be discharged into the oil cup 500. Although the user does not need to clean or empty the inside of the draining mechanism 100, the user still needs to clean the oil cup 500 from time to time and more frequently, which will increase the user's cleaning burden and cleaning difficulty of the oil cup 500 to a certain extent.

[0076] To solve the above problems, such as Figure 5 As shown, the draining mechanism 100 includes a box body 10, an inlet pipe 20, an exhaust pipe 30, and an atomizing mechanism 40. The inlet pipe 20 is connected to the interior of the box body 10, and the exhaust pipe 30 is connected to the interior of the box body 10 and the flue 5000. At least part of the atomizing mechanism 40 is located inside the box body 10. The liquid in the box body 10 can be discharged to the flue 5000 through the exhaust pipe 30 to form gas. With the above-mentioned draining mechanism 100, the wastewater in the draining mechanism 100 can be directly converted into gas and discharged from the flue 5000, reducing the frequency and difficulty of cleaning the draining mechanism 100 and the oil cup 500 for users.

[0077] It should be noted that the type of atomizing mechanism 40 can be an ultrasonic atomizer, a jet atomizer, a vibrating screen atomizer, etc. All mechanisms capable of atomizing the liquid inside the housing 10 are within the protection scope of this disclosure embodiment.

[0078] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the box 10 includes a box body 11 and an upper cover 12. The box body 11 includes a bottom plate 111 and a side wall 113. The side wall 113 surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom plate 111 and forms an upper opening. The upper cover 12 is opened at the upper opening. By removing the upper cover 12, it is convenient for the user to clean the inside of the box 10.

[0079] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the box body 10 also includes a sealing element 13, which is disposed between the upper end cover 12 and the side wall 113. The sealing element 13 can achieve a good sealing effect for the box body 10, prevent the liquid inside the box body 10 from overflowing, prevent short circuits of electrical components around the box body 10, and ensure that the electrical components around the box body 10 always have a good performance and a long service life.

[0080] For example, such as Figure 5As shown, the sealing member 13 can be a ring-shaped sealing ring arranged in the circumferential direction of the upper end of the side wall 113, which can achieve better sealing effect on the gap between the side wall 113 and the upper end cover 12. Specifically, the sealing member 13 can be made of rubber, silicone or other flexible materials that can be elastically deformed.

[0081] As shown, at least one of the upper end of the side wall 113 and the upper end cover 12 is provided with a ring-shaped groove, and the ring-shaped sealing ring is arranged in the ring-shaped groove. The arrangement of the ring-shaped groove can achieve better positioning and limiting effect of the ring-shaped sealing ring, and improve the assembly efficiency of the ring-shaped sealing ring and the side wall 113 or the upper end cover 12. Figure 5 Since the liquid in the box body 10 can contain some impurities, if the atomization mechanism 40 is arranged at a lower position, the atomization mechanism 40 will be in contact with these impurities. On the one hand, the impurities will affect the actual contact area of the atomization mechanism 40 and the liquid, and on the other hand, the impurities will also cause corrosion to the atomization end of the atomization mechanism 40, thereby affecting the atomization effect and service life of the atomization mechanism 40. In order to solve the above problems, in an optional embodiment, as shown in the figure,

[0082] Figure 5 As shown, the atomization mechanism 40 is arranged above the bottom plate 111, and under the action of sedimentation, the impurities in the liquid in the box body 10 will deposit to the bottom plate 111, and the relatively clear liquid will be in a relatively upper position. The atomization mechanism 40 atomizes the relatively clear liquid in the relatively upper position, which can ensure the atomization effect of the atomization mechanism 40 on the relatively clear liquid, and can also avoid the corrosion of the liquid to the atomization mechanism 40, thereby ensuring the long service life of the atomization mechanism 40.

[0083] In an optional embodiment, as shown in the figure, Figure 5 As shown, the exhaust pipe 30 includes an exhaust pipe body 31 and a limiting portion 32. The exhaust pipe body 31 has an air inlet end 311 and an air outlet end 312. The limiting portion 32 is formed by extending from the air inlet end 311 towards the center line of the exhaust pipe body 31. The atomization mechanism 40 is arranged inside the exhaust pipe body 31 and located on the limiting portion 32. Through the above structure, the atomization mechanism 40 can be better positioned and installed.

[0084] In an optional embodiment, as shown in the figure, Figure 5 As shown, the bottom plate 111 is downwardly protruding, and the lowest position of the bottom plate 111 is provided with a pollution discharge hole 1111. The impurities deposited inside the box body 10 can be smoothly discharged to the outside of the box body 10 through the pollution discharge hole 1111.

[0085] In an optional embodiment, as shown in the figure, Figure 5 ​As shown, the liquid inlet pipe 20 has a liquid inlet 21 and a liquid outlet 22, the liquid outlet 22 is arranged above the drain hole 1111 and opposite to the drain hole 1111, which can avoid the liquid entering the liquid inlet pipe 20 from shocking the impurities on the bottom plate 111, and to some extent, reduce the contact between the atomization mechanism 40 and the impurities.

[0086] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, the liquid discharge mechanism 100 further comprises a second on-off assembly 600, the drain hole 1111 is communicated with the oil cup 500 through the second on-off assembly 600, when the second on-off assembly 600 is opened, the impurities on the bottom plate 111 can flow to the oil cup 500 through the second on-off assembly 600, which ensures the cleanliness of the inside of the liquid discharge mechanism 100.

[0087] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, the box body 11 further comprises a drain pipe 112, the drain pipe 112 is formed by extending downward from the drain hole 1111, and the second on-off assembly 600 further comprises a communication pipe 610, the drain pipe 112 is communicated with the communication pipe 610, so as to realize better communication effect between the inside of the box body 11 and the second on-off assembly 600, and ensure that the impurities flowing out from the drain hole 1111 can smoothly enter the oil cup 500 through the second on-off assembly 600.

[0088] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, the liquid discharge mechanism 100 further comprises a temperature detection mechanism 50 and a controller, at least part of the temperature detection mechanism 50 is arranged inside the box 10, the temperature detection mechanism 50 is used for detecting the temperature Q of the liquid in the box 10, the atomization mechanism 40 and the temperature detection mechanism 50 are electrically connected with the controller, when the temperature detection mechanism 50 detects that the temperature Q of the liquid in the box 10 is high, the controller controls the atomization mechanism 40 not to work, which avoids the damage of the atomization mechanism 40 caused by atomizing the high-temperature liquid, so as to ensure the long service life of the atomization mechanism 40. For example, the temperature detection mechanism 50 can be an infrared temperature measurement mechanism, a thermocouple temperature measurement mechanism, a thermistor temperature measurement mechanism, etc., all temperature detection mechanisms 50 capable of detecting the temperature of the liquid in the box 10 are within the protection scope of this optional embodiment.

[0089] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, the liquid discharge mechanism 100 further comprises a liquid level detection mechanism 60, at least part of the liquid level detection mechanism 60 is arranged inside the box 10, the liquid level detection mechanism 60 is used for detecting the liquid level H of the liquid in the box 10, the atomization mechanism 40 and the liquid level detection mechanism 60 are electrically connected with the controller, only when the liquid in the box 10 is at a preset height H 预设Afterwards, the atomization mechanism 40 starts the atomization work, which can avoid the atomization mechanism 40 being in the energized atomization state for a long time, and effectively reduce the energy consumption of the atomization mechanism 40.

[0090] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 Specifically, the liquid level detection mechanism 60 includes a float 61 and a circuit board 62, the float 61 includes a magnetic part 611 and a float body 612, the float 61 is arranged in the inside of the box body 10, the float 61 can float on the liquid surface of the liquid in the box body 10, the circuit board 62 includes a circuit board body 621 and a Hall sensor 622 arranged on the circuit board body 621, the circuit board 62 is electrically connected with the controller, and the Hall sensor 622 is used for sensing the position of the magnetic part 611 to detect the liquid level H of the liquid in the box body 10. Through the cooperation of the Hall sensor 622 and the magnetic part 611, the accurate detection of the liquid level H of the liquid in the box body 10 can be realized. Since the principle of the cooperation of the Hall sensor 622 and the magnetic part 611 for detecting the liquid level H is a relatively mature field and technology in the art, this optional embodiment will not be further introduced.

[0091] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 The Hall sensor 622 is arranged as at least two, and the at least two Hall sensors 622 are arranged in the height direction of the box body 10, which can realize the accurate detection of different liquid level H heights of the liquid in the box body 10.

[0092] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 The circuit board 62 is arranged on the outside of the box body 10, which can avoid the contact between the circuit board 62 and the liquid in the box body 10, avoid the short circuit of the circuit board 62, ensure the normal operation of the circuit board 62, and ensure the good detection effect of the liquid level detection mechanism 60 on the liquid level H of the liquid in the box body 10.

[0093] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 The liquid discharging mechanism 100 further includes a limiting box 70, the limiting box 70 is fixedly connected with the box body 10, the limiting box 70 is provided with a liquid inlet channel 71 and a guide groove 72 which are in communication, and the float 61 is arranged in the guide groove 72. The guide groove 72 can guide the float 61 to move in the up-down direction only, so as to avoid the problem that the float 61 is turned over during the up-down floating process and the liquid level detection mechanism 60 cannot accurately detect the liquid level H of the liquid in the box body 10.

[0094] Embodiment two

[0095] The control method is applied to the cooking device 1000 disclosed in the embodiment one, as shown in Figure 7 The control method includes the following steps.

[0096] obtaining a working state of the cooking device 1000; and

[0097] According to the working state of the cooking device 1000, the working state of the first on-off assembly 90 is adjusted to adjust the communication state of the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting groove 300 and the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 respectively.

[0098] When the cooking device 1000 completes the work, the first on-off assembly 90 can make the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting groove 300 and the steam system 400 communicate with the liquid discharge mechanism 100 respectively, so as to realize the automatic recovery of the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting groove 300 and the steam system 400 to the liquid discharge mechanism 100, without the need for the user to clean the residual water in the cooking cavity 200, the water collecting groove 300 and the steam system 400 respectively, thereby effectively reducing the cleaning burden of the user on the cooking device 1000.

[0099] Embodiment three

[0100] The control method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is a further refinement of the control method disclosed in Embodiment Two, as shown in Figure 7 The control method comprises:

[0101] starting;

[0102] As shown in Figure 7 , it is judged whether the flue 5000 is in a working state: if yes, the liquid level H and the temperature Q of the liquid in the box body 10 are obtained, and the working state of the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q.

[0103] Through the above steps, the waste water in the liquid discharge mechanism 100 can be directly changed into a gaseous state and discharged from the flue 5000, thereby reducing the cleaning frequency and difficulty of the user on the liquid discharge mechanism 100 and the oil cup 500.

[0104] For example, if H > the preset height H 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to work, and if H ≤ the preset height H 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to stop working. The atomizing mechanism 40 only atomizes the liquid with a high liquid level H, and the atomizing mechanism 40 does not need to be started for a long time, but only needs to be started when the liquid level H is high enough, thereby effectively reducing the energy consumption and working self-loss of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking device 1000, and effectively prolonging the service life of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking device 1000.

[0105] For example, if Q < the preset temperature Q 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to work; and if Q ≥ the preset temperature Q 预设The atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to stop working. This prevents damage to the atomizing mechanism 40 caused by operation in high-temperature environments and ensures a longer service life for the atomizing mechanism 40.

[0106] In an optional embodiment, it can also be that H > H simultaneously. 预设 and Q < Q 预设 The atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to work only under two conditions. This can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking equipment 1000, while also effectively extending the service life of the atomizing mechanism 40.

[0107] In an alternative embodiment, it may also be necessary to first check whether Q < Q 预设 Make a judgment if Q < Q 预设 The atomizing mechanism 40 can be controlled to work first, which can ensure the atomizing mechanism 40 has a long service life and achieve timely response, avoiding the problem of too much liquid in the box 10 caused by the atomizing mechanism 40 responding too slowly.

[0108] Next, as Figure 7 As shown, the operating state of the second on / off component 600 is controlled according to the liquid level H. Specifically, when H ≤ H 预设 At that time, the second on / off component 600 is opened. Because impurities in the liquid will deposit in H... 预设 Through the above steps, the impurities inside the box 10 can be discharged into the oil cup 500 via the second on / off component 600. This also prevents excessive liquid from being discharged into the oil cup 500 from the second on / off component 600. Users only need to clean the impurities in the oil cup 500, which effectively reduces the frequency of cleaning the oil cup 500.

[0109] It should be noted that the second on / off component 600 can be controlled to open for a first preset time to ensure that all impurities inside the box 10 are completely discharged into the oil cup 500. This first preset time can be determined through experimental testing before the kitchen appliance leaves the factory. Of course, users can also modify the first preset time according to their usage scenarios, habits, and location.

[0110] Next, it is determined whether the cooking equipment 1000 has stopped working: if not, it returns to the step of determining whether the flue 5000 is in working state; if so, it obtains the duration T of when the cooking equipment 1000 has stopped working, and independently controls the discharge of residual water in the cooking cavity 200, water collection tank 300 and steam system 400 according to T. This can meet the different usage scenarios of the cooking equipment 1000, realize a diversified, adaptable and highly flexible control method for the discharge of residual water in different locations, and better match the user's usage habits of the cooking equipment 1000, improving the user experience and adaptability.

[0111] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, if the cooking device 1000 stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the first preset time T... 预设1 The first on / off component 90 connects the water collection tank 300 to the drainage mechanism 100. When the cooking equipment 1000 finishes operation, the user opens the door, and the condensate adhering to the door slides into the water collection tank 300. If there is too much condensate accumulated at the bottom of the cooking cavity 200, the condensate overflows from the cooking cavity 200 and flows into the water collection tank 300. The first on / off component 90 allows the condensate to flow into the water collection tank 300 and then into the drainage mechanism 100. Specifically, it can control... Figure 7 The third switching mechanism 93 shown is in the open state. For example, the first preset time T... 预设1 The duration is relatively short, ranging from 3 to 8 seconds. It should be noted that the third on / off mechanism 93 can be controlled to open for a second preset duration to ensure complete drainage of condensate from the water collection tank 300. This second preset duration can be determined experimentally before the cooking equipment 1000 leaves the factory. Of course, users can also modify the second preset duration according to their usage scenarios, habits, and location.

[0112] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, if the cooking device 1000 stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the second preset time T... 预设2 The first on / off component 90 connects the cooking cavity 200 to the drainage mechanism 100. After the cooking equipment 1000 finishes operation, a second preset time T is applied. 预设2 Once the condensate at the bottom of the cooking cavity 200 has been sufficiently cooled, the first on / off component 90 is controlled to connect the cooking cavity 200 to the drainage mechanism 100, allowing the condensate at the bottom of the cooking cavity 200 to drain smoothly into the drainage mechanism 100. Specifically, this can be controlled as follows: Figure 7 The second on / off mechanism 92 shown is in the open state. For example, the second preset time T... 预设2 The duration is relatively long, ranging from 50 minutes to 2 hours. It should be noted that the second on / off mechanism 92 can be controlled to open for a third preset time to ensure complete drainage of condensate from the cooking cavity 200. This third preset time can be determined experimentally before the cooking equipment 1000 leaves the factory. Of course, users can also modify the third preset time according to their usage scenarios, habits, and location.

[0113] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, if the cooking device 1000 stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the third preset time T... 预设3, the first on-off component 90 is controlled to connect the pipe 420 of the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100. After the cooking apparatus 1000 stops working for the third preset time T 预设3 , the residual water in the pipe 420 of the steam system 400 is sufficiently cooled, the first on-off component 90 is controlled to connect the pipe 420 of the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100, and the residual water in the pipe 420 of the steam system 400 can be smoothly discharged into the liquid discharge mechanism 100. Specifically, the fourth on-off mechanism 94 shown in Figure 4 and Figure 4 is controlled to be in an open state, and the fifth on-off mechanism 430 shown in Figure 7 is controlled to be in a closed state. Exemplarily, the third preset time T 预设3 is relatively long, which can be 50 min to 2 h. It should be noted that the fourth on-off mechanism 94 can be controlled to be open for a fourth preset time to meet the complete discharge of the residual water in the pipe 420 of the steam system 400, and the fourth preset time can be obtained through experiments before the cooking apparatus 1000 is shipped. Of course, the user can also modify and set the fourth preset time according to his own use scene, habit, region, and the like.

[0114] Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 3 , if the time T that the cooking apparatus 1000 stops working is greater than or equal to the fourth preset time T 预设4 , the first on-off component 90 is controlled to connect the water tank 410 of the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100. If the cooking apparatus 1000 is not used for a long time, the stored water in the water tank 410 of the steam system 400 can produce bacteria, which is not conducive to the personal safety of the user, and the stored water in the water tank 410 needs to be discharged after a long time. Specifically, after the cooking apparatus 1000 stops working for the fourth preset time T 预设4 , the residual water in the water tank 410 of the steam system 400 is sufficiently cooled, the first on-off component 90 is controlled to connect the water tank 410 of the steam system 400 with the liquid discharge mechanism 100, the residual water in the water tank 410 of the steam system 400 can be smoothly discharged into the liquid discharge mechanism 100, thereby the stored water that is deteriorated or produces bacteria is discharged, and the personal safety of the user is ensured. Specifically, the fourth on-off mechanism 94 shown in Figure 4 and Figure 4 is controlled to be in an open state, and the fifth on-off mechanism 430 shown in Figure 8 is controlled to be in an open state. Exemplarily, the fourth preset time T 预设4The fourth preset time period is relatively long, and can be greater than or equal to one day. It should be noted that the fourth switch mechanism 94 can be controlled to open for a fifth preset time period to meet the complete discharge of residual water in the water tank 410 of the steam system 400, and the fifth preset time period can be obtained through experiments before the cooking device 1000 is shipped. Of course, the user can also modify and set the fifth preset time period according to the user's own use scene, habit, region, and the like.

[0115] Embodiment Four

[0116] The control method provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is a further refinement of the control method disclosed in Embodiment Three, as shown in Figure 9 The main difference between the control method and the control method of Embodiment Two is that the step of controlling the working state of the atomizing mechanism 40 according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q, specifically:

[0117] comparing the temperature Q with a preset temperature Q 预设 : if Q 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to work; and if Q 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to stop working, which can avoid damage of the atomizing mechanism 40 caused by working in a high-temperature environment, and ensure a long service life of the atomizing mechanism 40.

[0118] After the step of controlling the atomizing mechanism 40 to work, the control method further includes: comparing the liquid level H with a preset liquid level H 预设 : if H 预设 , the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to stop working; and if H 预设 , the step of judging whether the flue 5000 is in the working state is returned. The atomizing mechanism 40 only atomizes the liquid with a high liquid level H, and the atomizing mechanism 40 does not need to be started for a long time, but is started only when the liquid level H is high enough, which can effectively reduce the energy consumption and working self-loss of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking device 1000, and effectively improve the service life of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking device 1000.

[0119] The control method of the embodiments of the present disclosure first judges whether Q 预设 is met, and if Q 预设 is met, the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled to work first, which can realize timely response of the atomizing mechanism 40 on the premise of ensuring a long service life of the atomizing mechanism 40, and avoid the problem of too much liquid in the box body 10 caused by slow response of the atomizing mechanism 40.

[0120] Embodiment Five

[0121] The control method provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is a further refinement of the control method disclosed in Embodiment Three, as shown in ​The main difference between the control method and the control method of embodiment two is that the working state of the atomizing mechanism 40 is controlled according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q, specifically:

[0122] When both conditions H>H 预设 and Q 预设 are met at the same time, only when the two conditions are met can the atomizing mechanism 40 work, which can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the atomizing mechanism 40 and the cooking device 1000, and also effectively prolong the service life of the atomizing mechanism 40.

[0123] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are only examples for clearly illustrating the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. Based on the above description, other different forms of changes or variations can be made by those skilled in the art. Here, it is not necessary and impossible to exhaust all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, comprising a cooking cavity (200), a water collection tank (300), and a steam system (400), characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes: First switching component (90); and The cooking cavity (200), the water collection tank (300), and the steam system (400) are all connected to the draining mechanism (100) via the first on / off assembly (90). The first on / off assembly (90) can adjust the connection status of the cooking cavity (200), the water collection tank (300), and the steam system (400) with the draining mechanism (100). The draining mechanism (100) includes: Box body (10); The liquid inlet pipe (20) is connected to the interior of the box body (10); The exhaust pipe (30) is connected to the interior of the box body (10) and the flue (5000), respectively; and Atomizing mechanism (40), at least part of the atomizing mechanism (40) is disposed inside the housing (10), and the gas formed by the liquid in the housing (10) through the atomizing mechanism (40) can be discharged to the flue (5000) through the exhaust pipe (30). The box body (10) has a bottom plate (111), and the atomizing mechanism (40) is spaced above the bottom plate (111); The draining mechanism (100) is provided with a drain hole (1111). The cooking device also includes an oil cup (500) and a second on / off assembly (600). The draining mechanism (100) is connected to the oil cup (500) through the second on / off assembly (600). Impurities deposited inside the box (10) can be discharged to the oil cup (500) through the drain hole (1111) and the second on / off assembly (600).

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first on / off assembly (90) includes a first on / off mechanism (91), and the cooking cavity (200), the water collection tank (300), and the steam system (400) are all connected to the drainage mechanism (100) through the first on / off mechanism (91); or The first on / off assembly (90) includes a second on / off mechanism (92), a third on / off mechanism (93), and a fourth on / off mechanism (94). The cooking cavity (200) is connected to the draining mechanism (100) through the second on / off mechanism (92), the water collection tank (300) is connected to the draining mechanism (100) through the third on / off mechanism (93), and the steam system (400) is connected to the draining mechanism (100) through the fourth on / off mechanism (94).

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The draining mechanism (100) includes a box (10) with a base plate (111) that protrudes downwards. A drain hole (1111) is provided at the lowest position of the base plate (111), and the drain hole (1111) is connected to the oil cup (500) through the second on / off assembly (600).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust pipe (30) includes an exhaust pipe body (31) and a limiting part (32). The exhaust pipe body (31) has an air inlet (311) and an air outlet (312). The air inlet (311) is located inside the housing (10). The limiting part (32) is formed by extending from the air inlet (311) toward the centerline of the exhaust pipe body (31). The atomizing mechanism (40) is disposed inside the exhaust pipe body (31) and located on the limiting part (32); and / or The draining mechanism (100) further includes a temperature detection mechanism (50), at least a portion of which is disposed inside the housing (10). The temperature detection mechanism (50) is used to detect the temperature Q of the liquid inside the housing (10); and / or The draining mechanism (100) further includes a liquid level detection mechanism (60), at least a portion of which is located inside the housing (10). The liquid level detection mechanism (60) is used to detect the liquid level H inside the housing (10).

5. A control method, characterized in that, The control method, applied to the cooking apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, comprises: Obtain the working status of the cooking equipment; and According to the working state of the cooking equipment, the working state of the first on / off component (90) is adjusted to adjust the connection state between the cooking cavity (200), the water collection tank (300) and the steam system (400) and the draining mechanism (100).

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the working state of the first on / off component (90) according to the working state of the cooking device includes: If the cooking equipment stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the first preset time T 预设1 Controlling the first on / off component (90) to connect the water collection tank (300) to the drainage mechanism (100); and / or If the cooking equipment stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the second preset time T 预设2 Controlling the first on / off assembly (90) to connect the cooking cavity (200) to the drainage mechanism (100); and / or If the cooking equipment stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to a third preset time T 预设3 Controlling the first on / off assembly (90) to connect the pipe (420) of the steam system (400) to the draining mechanism (100); and / or If the cooking equipment stops working for a duration T greater than or equal to the fourth preset time T 预设4 Control the first on / off component (90) to connect the water tank (410) of the steam system (400) to the draining mechanism (100).

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The liquid discharge mechanism (100) includes a box body (10), a liquid inlet pipe (20), an exhaust pipe (30), and an atomizing mechanism (40). The liquid inlet pipe (20) is connected to the interior of the box body (10), and the exhaust pipe (30) is connected to the interior of the box body (10) and the flue (5000) respectively. At least a portion of the atomizing mechanism (40) is disposed inside the box body (10). The liquid in the box body (10) can be discharged to the flue (5000) through the exhaust pipe (30) by the gas formed by the atomizing mechanism (40). The control method further includes: If the flue (5000) is in operation, obtain the liquid level H and temperature Q of the liquid inside the box (10); and The working state of the atomizing mechanism (40) is controlled according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The draining mechanism (100) is provided with a drain hole (1111), and the cooking device also includes an oil cup (500) and a second on / off assembly (600). The draining mechanism (100) is connected to the oil cup (500) through the second on / off assembly (600). The step of controlling the working state of the atomizing mechanism (40) according to the liquid level H and / or the temperature Q further includes: The liquid level H inside the box (10) is obtained, and the working state of the second on / off component (600) is controlled according to the liquid level H.

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