Air fryer, control method and device thereof and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an air fryer, a control method and device thereof and a readable storage medium, and relates to the technical field of cooking equipment. The air fryer comprises a body which comprises a containing cavity used for containing liquid; the hot air assembly is arranged on the body and used for blowing high-temperature airflow to the containing cavity; the first heating piece is arranged on the body and used for heating the liquid in the containing cavity; the container is used for containing cooking food materials and located in the containing cavity; the lifting assembly is arranged on the body, connected with the container and used for driving the container to do lifting motion in the containing cavity so that at least part of the container can make contact with the liquid or be separated from the liquid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and in particular to an air fryer and a control method, device and readable storage medium thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the air fryer generates hot air through the combined action of the heating tube and the rotating fan blades to bake, fry and cook the food. When users cook some dishes that require a combination of baking, frying and steaming processes, they also need other cooking utensils to complete the cooking, which makes the operation of cooking dishes cumbersome.

[0003] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To this end, a first aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer.

[0008] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for an air fryer.

[0009] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a readable storage medium.

[0010] A sixth aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer.

[0011] In view of this, a first aspect of the present invention provides an air fryer, comprising: a main body, the main body comprising a accommodating cavity for accommodating liquid; a hot air component, arranged on the main body, for blowing a high-temperature airflow into the accommodating cavity; a first heating element, arranged on the main body, for heating the liquid in the accommodating cavity; a container, for accommodating cooking ingredients, located in the accommodating cavity; a lifting component, arranged on the main body, the lifting component is connected to the container, and is used to drive the container to move up and down in the accommodating cavity so that at least part of the container contacts the liquid or is separated from the liquid.

[0012] The present application defines an air fryer, which includes a body and a container. The body is the main frame structure of the air fryer, a receiving cavity is formed in the body, and the container is located in the receiving cavity in the body, wherein the receiving cavity is used to receive liquid for cooking, and the container is used to receive food to be cooked. The air fryer also includes a lifting assembly, which is mounted on the body, one end of the lifting assembly is connected to the body, and the other end is connected to the container, and the lifting assembly can drive the container to perform lifting movement in the receiving cavity. When the receiving cavity contains liquid, the lifting assembly drives the container to move from the liquid surface to the outside of the liquid surface, or drives the container to move from the outside of the liquid surface to the inside of the liquid surface, so that the air fryer can heat the food in water or contact water.

[0013] The air fryer also includes a hot air component and a first heating element. The hot air component is installed on the body. The hot air component can blow high-temperature airflow into the accommodating cavity after being turned on. When the container moves above the liquid level, the food placed in the container in the accommodating cavity is heated by the high-temperature airflow. The high-temperature airflow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain food with a crispy taste and shiny color, thereby realizing the air frying function of the food. The first heating element matches the accommodating cavity. The first heating element can heat the liquid in the accommodating cavity, and the food in the container is soaked, steamed or boiled by the liquid in the accommodating cavity.

[0014] Exemplarily, the accommodating cavity contains stewing soup, and the cooking ingredients in the container are meatballs. The lifting component drives the container to move above the liquid surface of the accommodating cavity, and the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component first heats the surface of the meatballs, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. The lifting component is controlled to drive the container to move below the liquid surface of the accommodating cavity, and the hot air component is controlled to stop running, so that the meatballs in the container are in contact with the soup in the accommodating cavity, and the first heating element is controlled to start running to heat the stewing soup in the accommodating cavity, stew the soup into the meatballs, and optimize the taste of the meatballs.

[0015] Exemplarily, the receiving cavity contains clean water, and the cooking ingredients in the container are small crispy meat. The lifting component drives the container to move above the liquid surface of the receiving cavity, and the small crispy meat is first air-fried by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component. After frying successfully, the lifting component is kept above the liquid surface, the hot air component is controlled to stop running, and the first heating element is controlled to start running to heat the clean water in the receiving cavity. After the clean water is heated, steam is generated, and the small crispy meat in the container is steamed by the steam, realizing the cooking process of frying the cooking ingredients first and then steaming them.

[0016] In the technical solution of the present invention, the air fryer includes a container for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity for containing liquid, so that the air fryer can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component can drive the container to perform lifting movement relative to the containing cavity, so that the air fryer can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer.

[0017] In addition, the air fryer provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0018] In the above technical solution, a hollow portion is provided on the container, and the inner cavity of the container is connected with the accommodating cavity through the hollow portion.

[0019] In this technical solution, the container is a container with a hollow portion, ensuring that the inner cavity of the container is connected to the accommodating cavity in the body.

[0020] Specifically, when the container is below the liquid level in the accommodating chamber, the liquid in the accommodating chamber can enter the container through the hollow portion and contact the food. When the container is above the liquid level in the accommodating chamber, the operation of the first heating element can evaporate the liquid in the accommodating chamber, and the generated steam can enter the container through the hollow portion and contact the food.

[0021] Exemplarily, the container is a frying basket, and a strip-shaped hollow is provided on the frying basket, so that the inner cavity of the container is connected to the receiving cavity for containing liquid. The hollow portion can also be a hollow structure such as a through hole, which is not specifically limited here, and the number of the hollow portions is multiple, and the specific number is not specifically limited.

[0022] In the technical solution of the present application, a hollow portion is provided on the container so that the inner cavity of the container can be connected to the accommodating cavity, thereby ensuring that during the process of steaming or boiling the cooking ingredients in the air fryer, the liquid or steam can be in full contact with the ingredients, thereby improving the cooking effect.

[0023] In any of the above technical solutions, the lifting assembly includes: a first driving member, which is arranged on the main body; a connecting member, one end of which is connected to the output end of the first driving member, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the container.

[0024] In this technical solution, the lifting assembly includes a first driving member and a connecting member. The first driving member is installed on the body, and the first driving member can drive the connecting member to perform lifting and lowering movements. The two ends of the connecting member are respectively connected to the container and the output end of the first driving member. The first driving member is used to provide power for the container to perform lifting and lowering movements. The connecting member is detachably connected to the container, so that the container can be disassembled and cleaned relative to the connecting member.

[0025] Exemplarily, the first driving member can be a push rod lifting motor, which can be connected to an external power supply through a power line. The push rod lifting motor is installed on the main body, and the output end extends toward the accommodating cavity. The output end is connected to the connecting member, driving the connecting member to perform lifting and lowering movements in the accommodating cavity. The connecting member and the container are detachably connected through a slide groove and a slide rail.

[0026] In the technical solution of the present application, the lifting assembly includes a first driving member that provides power, and a connecting member between the first driving member and the container, so that the first driving member can drive the container to perform lifting and lowering movements in the accommodating chamber, thereby flexibly adjusting the position of the container in the accommodating chamber.

[0027] In any of the above technical solutions, the air fryer also includes: a liquid supply component, which is arranged on the main body and is used to supply liquid into the accommodating cavity.

[0028] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a liquid supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the liquid supply component is turned on, the liquid supply component can transport water into the accommodating cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0029] Specifically, the process of the liquid supply component supplying liquid into the containing cavity can be controlled and adjusted according to the actual cooking process. For example, the cooking ingredients are fried first and then steamed. To ensure the effect of frying the ingredients, the liquid supply component can be controlled to supply liquid into the containing cavity after the frying stage is completed.

[0030] Illustratively, during the process of the liquid supply component injecting liquid into the cooking cavity, the liquid can be heated by means of the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the liquid entering the accommodating cavity is already in a preheated state. During the stage of steaming the food, the heating time of the first heating element on the liquid in the accommodating cavity is reduced, thereby improving the heating efficiency.

[0031] In the technical solution of the present invention, a liquid supply component is provided in the air fryer, so that when the user cooks with the air fryer, the liquid can be injected into the liquid supply component in advance, and the liquid can be injected into the cooking cavity at an appropriate time through the liquid supply component during the cooking process, so that the air fryer can achieve fully automatic cooking, further reducing the number of operating steps that the user needs to perform.

[0032] In any of the above technical solutions, the liquid supply component includes: a liquid storage tank, arranged on the main body; a liquid supply pipeline, the first end of the liquid supply pipeline is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the second end of the liquid supply pipeline is connected to the accommodating chamber; and a pump body, arranged on the liquid supply pipeline.

[0033] In this technical solution, the structure of the liquid supply assembly is defined. Specifically, the liquid supply assembly includes a liquid storage tank, a liquid supply pipeline and a pump body. The liquid storage tank is arranged in the body, and the liquid storage tank is used to store liquid required for cooking. The first end of the liquid supply pipeline is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the second end of the liquid supply assembly is connected to the cooking cavity. The pump body is installed on the liquid supply pipeline. After the pump body is turned on, the water in the liquid storage tank is pumped to the cooking cavity by the pump body to complete the water adding operation.

[0034] In the technical solution of the present invention, by providing a liquid storage tank, the air fryer itself has the ability to store liquid, so that the air fryer can be used independently without an external water source, thereby improving the practicality and convenience of the air fryer. By providing a liquid supply pipeline and a pump body, automatic liquid replenishment is achieved, eliminating the complicated operation of manually adding liquid to the cooking cavity, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer and improving the user experience.

[0035] In any of the above technical solutions, the bottom wall of the inner pot includes a water inlet hole, the liquid supply pipeline is arranged at the base, and the second end of the liquid supply pipeline is connected to the water inlet hole. The air fryer also includes: a one-way valve, which is arranged at the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve is unidirectionally conductive in the direction from the outside of the inner pot to the inside of the inner pot.

[0036] In this technical solution, a water inlet hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner pot, and the water inlet hole vertically penetrates the bottom wall of the inner pot. On this basis, the second end of the liquid supply pipeline is docked with the water inlet hole. After the inner pot is transferred to the base, the water inlet hole is connected to the second end of the liquid supply pipeline, and the pump body can pump the water in the liquid storage tank into the cooking cavity through the liquid supply pipeline. Correspondingly, the connection between the water inlet hole and the liquid supply pipeline can be disconnected by removing the inner pot, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the inner pot.

[0037] On this basis, a one-way valve is also installed at the water inlet hole. The one-way valve is embedded in the water inlet hole, and the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside of the inner pot to the inside of the inner pot. When water is poured into the cooking cavity, the water in the liquid supply pipeline is driven by the water pump to open the one-way valve and flow into the cooking cavity to stew the food through the high-temperature water that soaks the food. After the stewing is completed, the inner pot is removed from the base. Since the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside to the inside, the one-way valve can block the water inlet hole to prevent the water in the inner pot from leaking from the water inlet hole, thereby retaining the inherent function of the inner pot itself on the basis of meeting the liquid supply demand, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer.

[0038] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer, which is applied to the air fryer in the first aspect above. The control method for the air fryer includes: controlling a lifting component to drive a container to move to a target position, wherein the target position matches a liquid level in a containing chamber; when the container is at the target position, controlling a hot air component and / or a first heating element to operate.

[0039] The present application defines a control method for an air fryer for controlling the air fryer in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, so as to realize functions such as baking, frying, steaming, and boiling the cooking ingredients in the container through the air fryer.

[0040] After receiving the cooking instruction, the air fryer controls the lifting assembly to move the container to the target position in the receiving chamber according to the cooking instruction. After the container reaches the target position, the hot air assembly and / or the second heating element are selected to operate according to the cooking instruction. The target position includes below the liquid level and above the liquid level, that is, whether the cooking ingredients in the container are in contact with the liquid in the receiving chamber.

[0041] Specifically, when the air fryer is operating in the single baking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, thereby realizing the displacement of the container relative to the holding cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid level, and the hot air generated by the hot air component is used to heat the food, thereby realizing the single baking function.

[0042] When the air fryer operates in the single steaming mode, a certain amount of water is placed in the containing chamber, and the lifting assembly is controlled to drive the container to rise, so that the cooking ingredients in the container are separated from the water in the containing chamber, and the first heating element is turned on to generate steam for the water in the containing chamber, thereby realizing the single steaming function of the ingredients.

[0043] When the air fryer operates in the single-cooking mode, a certain amount of water is put into the accommodating chamber, and the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend, so that the cooking ingredients in the container come into contact with the water in the accommodating chamber, and the first heating element is turned on to heat the water in the accommodating chamber to cook the food, thereby realizing the single-cooking function of the food.

[0044] When the air fryer is operating in the baking-before-steaming mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the receiving cavity, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food. After baking, the hot air component is controlled to stop running, and the first heating element is turned on to generate water vapor for the water in the receiving cavity, thereby achieving the function of baking-before-steaming.

[0045] When the air fryer is in the baking-before-cooking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the receiving cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food. After baking, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend so that the food in the container contacts the water in the cooking cavity, and the first heating element heats the water in the receiving cavity to cook the food, thereby achieving the function of baking the food first and then steaming it;

[0046] When the air fryer is operating in the steam-first-then-bake mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the accommodating cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and at the same time the second heating element heats the water in the inner pot to generate water vapor, thereby achieving steaming of food, and then the heating function of the first heating element is turned off, and the food is heated by the hot air generated by the hot air component, thereby achieving the function of steaming the food first and then baking it.

[0047] When the air fryer operates in the boil-first-then-bake mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend to achieve contact between the food in the container and the water in the cooking cavity. At the same time, the first heating element heats the water in the accommodating cavity, thereby cooking the food. Then, the first heating element is controlled to stop operating, and the hot air generated by the hot air component is used to heat the food, thereby achieving the function of boiling the food first and then baking it.

[0048] When the air fryer is operating in the simultaneous steaming and baking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the accommodating cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and at the same time, the second heating element heats the water in the inner pot to generate water vapor, and at the same time, the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food, thereby achieving the function of steaming and baking the food at the same time;

[0049] When the air fryer is operating in the simultaneous baking and cooking mode, the lifting assembly is controlled to drive the container to descend to achieve contact between the food in the container and the water in the cooking cavity. The first heating element heats the water in the accommodating cavity, and the hot air generated by the hot air assembly heats the food at the same time, thereby achieving the function of simultaneous baking and cooking of food.

[0050] In the technical solution of the present invention, the air fryer includes a container for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity for containing liquid, so that the air fryer can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component can drive the container to perform lifting movement relative to the containing cavity, so that the air fryer can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer.

[0051] In the above technical solution, controlling the operation of the hot air component and / or the first heating element includes: controlling the operation of the hot air component and / or the first heating element based on the container being above the liquid level; and controlling the operation of the first heating element based on the container being at least partially below the liquid level.

[0052] In this technical solution, when the target position is above the liquid level, that is, the food in the container is not in contact with the liquid in the containing chamber, at this time, the air fryer can perform hot air frying on the food through the hot air component, or the first heating element heats the liquid in the containing chamber to generate steam to steam the food, or the air fryer simultaneously turns on the hot air component and the first heating element to achieve simultaneous steaming and frying of the food in the container.

[0053] When the target position is below the liquid level, that is, the food in the container is in contact with the liquid in the containing chamber, at this time, the air fryer can heat the liquid in the containing chamber through the first heating element to cook the food in the container.

[0054] Specifically, the operating status of the hot air component and the first heating element in the air fryer is associated with the target position and the position of the liquid level in the accommodating chamber, that is, the air fryer can automatically control the operating status of the hot air component and the first heating element according to the position of the container in the accommodating chamber.

[0055] In the technical solution of the present invention, when the lifting component drives the container to be above the liquid surface, the hot air component can be used to fry the food, and / or the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to generate steam to steam the food. When the lifting component drives the container to be below the liquid surface, the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to cook the food, thereby improving the flexibility of the air fryer in cooking food, avoiding the ineffective operation of the hot air component, and improving the efficiency of cooking food.

[0056] In any of the above technical solutions, controlling the lifting component to drive the container to move to the target position includes: controlling the lifting component to drive the container from above the liquid surface to at least partially below the liquid surface; or controlling the lifting component to drive the container to rise above the liquid surface.

[0057] In this technical solution, the lifting component drives the container from above the liquid surface to above the liquid surface, so that the food material moves from not contacting the liquid to contacting the liquid. During the above movement process, the food material can be steamed first and then boiled, or fried first and then boiled. The lifting component drives the container from below the liquid surface to above the liquid surface, so that the food material moves from contacting the liquid to not contacting the liquid. During the above movement process, the food material can be boiled first and then steamed, or boiled first and then fried, or boiled first and then fried, or boiled first and then steamed simultaneously.

[0058] In the technical solution of the present invention, during the operation of the air fryer, the lifting assembly can be controlled to drive the container to move relative to the liquid surface, thereby switching whether the food in the container is in contact with the liquid, thereby conveniently changing the cooking mode of the food.

[0059] In any of the above technical solutions, the air fryer also includes a liquid supply component; before controlling the lifting component to drive the container to move to the target position, it also includes: controlling the liquid supply component to inject liquid into the containing cavity.

[0060] In this technical solution, the air fryer also includes a liquid supply component, which is arranged on the main body. After the liquid supply component is turned on, the liquid supply component can transport water into the accommodating cavity, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0061] Specifically, the process of the liquid supply component supplying liquid into the containing cavity can be controlled and adjusted according to the actual cooking process. For example, the cooking ingredients are fried first and then boiled. To ensure the effect of frying the ingredients, the liquid supply component can be controlled to supply liquid into the containing cavity after the frying stage is completed. After the liquid supply is completed, the lifting component can be controlled to drive the container down to below the liquid surface.

[0062] Illustratively, during the process of the liquid supply component injecting liquid into the cooking cavity, the liquid can be heated by means of the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the liquid entering the accommodating cavity is already in a preheated state. During the stage of steaming the food, the heating time of the first heating element on the liquid in the accommodating cavity is reduced, thereby improving the heating efficiency.

[0063] In the technical solution of the present invention, a liquid supply component is provided in the air fryer, so that when the user cooks with the air fryer, the liquid can be injected into the liquid supply component in advance, and the liquid can be injected into the cooking cavity at an appropriate time through the liquid supply component during the cooking process, so that the air fryer can achieve fully automatic cooking, further reducing the number of operating steps that the user needs to perform.

[0064] According to a third aspect of the present application, a control device for an air fryer is provided, which is applied to the air fryer in any of the above technical solutions. The control device for the air fryer includes:

[0065] A control module, used to control the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position, where the target position matches the liquid level in the containing chamber;

[0066] The control module is used to control the operation of the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element when the container is located at the target position.

[0067] The present application defines a control device for an air fryer for controlling the air fryer in any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, so as to realize functions such as baking, frying, steaming, and boiling the cooking ingredients in the container through the air fryer.

[0068] After receiving the cooking instruction, the air fryer controls the lifting assembly to move the container to the target position in the receiving chamber according to the cooking instruction. After the container reaches the target position, the hot air assembly and / or the second heating element are selected to operate according to the cooking instruction. The target position includes below the liquid level and above the liquid level, that is, whether the cooking ingredients in the container are in contact with the liquid in the receiving chamber.

[0069] In the technical solution of the present invention, the air fryer includes a container for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity for containing liquid, so that the air fryer can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component can drive the container to perform lifting movement relative to the containing cavity, so that the air fryer can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer.

[0070] According to the fourth aspect of the present application, a control device for an air fryer is proposed, comprising: a memory, in which a program or instruction is stored; a processor, which executes the program or instruction stored in the memory to implement the steps of the control method for an air fryer as in any technical solution in the second aspect, thereby having all the beneficial technical effects of the control method for an air fryer in any technical solution in the second aspect, and no further details will be given here.

[0071] According to the fifth aspect of the present application, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instruction is stored, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the air fryer control method in any technical solution in the second aspect are implemented. Therefore, all the beneficial technical effects of the air fryer control method in any technical solution in the second aspect are achieved, and no further details are given here.

[0072] According to the sixth aspect of the present application, an air fryer is proposed, comprising: a control device for an air fryer as defined in the third aspect or the fourth aspect above, and / or a readable storage medium as defined in the fifth aspect above, and thus having all the beneficial technical effects of the control device for an air fryer in the third aspect or the fourth aspect above, and / or the readable storage medium as defined in the fifth aspect above, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0073] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0074] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0075] Figure 1One of the structural schematic diagrams of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0076] Figure 2 A schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 3 One of the structural block diagrams of a control device for an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0078] Figure 4 A second structural block diagram of a control device for an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0079] Figure 5 A structural block diagram of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0080] in, Figure 1 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and component names in the figure is:

[0081] 100 air fryer, 110 main body, 1102 accommodating cavity, 112 base, 114 cover, 116 liner, 120 hot air assembly, 122 second driving member, 124 first fan blade, 126 second heating member, 128 cover, 129 second fan blade, 130 first heating member, 140 container, 142 hollow part, 150 lifting assembly, 152 first driving member, 154 connecting member, 160 liquid supply assembly, 162 liquid storage tank, 164 liquid supply pipeline, 166 pump body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0082] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0083] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0084] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 An air fryer and a control method, device, and readable storage medium thereof according to some embodiments of the present invention are described.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides an air fryer 100 , including: a body 110 , a hot air assembly 120 , a first heating element 130 , a container 140 and a lifting assembly 150 .

[0086] Among them, the main body 110 includes a accommodating cavity 1102 for accommodating liquid; the hot air component 120 is arranged on the main body 110, and is used to blow high-temperature airflow to the accommodating cavity 1102; the first heating element 130 is arranged on the main body 110, and is used to heat the liquid in the accommodating cavity 1102; the container 140 is used to accommodate cooking ingredients, and the container 140 is located in the accommodating cavity 1102; the lifting component 150 is arranged on the main body 110, and the lifting component 150 is connected to the container 140, and is used to drive the container 140 to move up and down in the accommodating cavity 1102, so that at least part of the container 140 contacts the liquid or is separated from the liquid.

[0087] The present embodiment defines an air fryer 100, which includes a body 110 and a container 140. The body 110 is the main frame structure of the air fryer 100. A receiving cavity 1102 is formed in the body 110. The container 140 is located in the receiving cavity 1102 in the body 110. The receiving cavity 1102 is used to receive liquid for cooking, and the container 140 is used to receive food to be cooked. The air fryer 100 also includes a lifting assembly 150, which is mounted on the body 110. One end of the lifting assembly 150 is connected to the body 110, and the other end is connected to the container 140. The lifting assembly 150 can drive the container 140 to move up and down in the receiving cavity 1102. When the receiving cavity 1102 contains liquid, the lifting assembly 150 drives the container 140 to move from the liquid surface to the outside of the liquid surface, or drives the container 140 to move from the outside of the liquid surface to the inside of the liquid surface, so that the air fryer 100 can heat the food in water or contact water.

[0088] The air fryer 100 further includes a hot air component 120 and a first heating element 130. The hot air component 120 is mounted on the body 110. The hot air component 120 can blow a high-temperature airflow into the receiving chamber 1102 after being turned on. When the container 140 moves above the liquid level, the food placed in the container 140 in the receiving chamber 1102 is heated by the high-temperature airflow. The high-temperature airflow can quickly heat the surface of the food to obtain a crispy and shiny food, thereby realizing the air frying function of the food. The first heating element 130 matches the receiving chamber 1102. The first heating element 130 can heat the liquid in the receiving chamber 1102, and the liquid in the receiving chamber 1102 can be used to soak, steam or cook the food in the container 140.

[0089] Exemplarily, the accommodating chamber 1102 contains stewing soup, and the cooking ingredients in the container 140 are meatballs. The lifting component 150 drives the container 140 to move above the liquid surface of the accommodating chamber 1102, and the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component 120 is first used to heat the surface of the meatballs, so that the surface of the meatballs hardens quickly to prevent the meatballs from spreading during the subsequent stewing process. The lifting component 150 is controlled to drive the container 140 to move below the liquid surface of the accommodating chamber 1102, and the hot air component 120 is controlled to stop running, so that the meatballs in the container 140 are in contact with the soup in the accommodating chamber 1102, and the first heating element 130 is controlled to start running to heat the stewing soup in the accommodating chamber 1102, so that the soup is stewed into the meatballs to optimize the taste of the meatballs.

[0090] Exemplarily, the containing cavity 1102 contains clean water, and the cooking ingredients in the container 140 are small crispy meat. The lifting component 150 drives the container 140 to move above the liquid surface of the containing cavity 1102, and the small crispy meat is first air-fried by the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component 120. After frying successfully, the lifting component 150 is kept above the liquid surface, the hot air component 120 is controlled to stop running, and the first heating element 130 is controlled to start running, and the clean water in the containing cavity 1102 is heated. Steam is generated after the clean water is heated, and the small crispy meat in the container 140 is steamed by the steam, realizing the cooking process of frying the cooking ingredients first and then steaming them.

[0091] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 includes a container 140 for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity 1102 for containing liquid, so that the air fryer 100 can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component 150 can drive the container 140 to perform lifting and lowering movements relative to the containing cavity 1102, so that the air fryer 100 can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer 100, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer 100.

[0092] In the above embodiment, a hollow portion 142 is provided on the container 140 , and the inner cavity of the container 140 is connected with the accommodating cavity 1102 through the hollow portion 142 .

[0093] In this embodiment, the container 140 is a container 140 having a hollow portion 142 , which ensures that the inner cavity of the container 140 is connected to the accommodating cavity 1102 in the body 110 .

[0094] Specifically, when the container 140 is below the liquid level in the accommodating chamber 1102, the liquid in the accommodating chamber 1102 can enter the container 140 through the hollow portion 142 to contact the food. When the container 140 is above the liquid level in the accommodating chamber 1102, the operation of the first heating element 130 can evaporate the liquid in the accommodating chamber 1102, and the generated steam can enter the container 140 through the hollow portion 142 to contact the food.

[0095] Exemplarily, the container 140 is a frying basket, and a strip-shaped hollow is provided on the frying basket, so that the inner cavity of the container 140 is connected to the accommodating cavity 1102 for accommodating liquid. The hollow portion 142 can also be a hollow structure such as a through hole, which is not specifically limited here, and the number of the hollow portions 142 is multiple, and the specific number is not specifically limited.

[0096] In an embodiment of the present application, a hollow portion 142 is provided on the container 140 so that the inner cavity of the container 140 can be connected to the accommodating cavity 1102, thereby ensuring that during the process of steaming or boiling the cooking ingredients in the air fryer 100, liquid or steam can be in full contact with the ingredients, thereby improving the cooking effect.

[0097] In any of the above embodiments, the lifting assembly 150 includes: a first driving member 152 and a connecting member 154 .

[0098] The first driving member 152 is disposed on the body 110 ; one end of the connecting member 154 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 152 , and the other end of the connecting member 154 is detachably connected to the container 140 .

[0099] In this embodiment, the lifting assembly 150 includes a first driving member 152 and a connecting member 154. The first driving member 152 is installed on the body 110. The first driving member 152 can drive the connecting member 154 to perform lifting motion. The two ends of the connecting member 154 are respectively connected to the container 140 and the output end of the first driving member 152. The first driving member 152 is used to provide power for the container 140 to perform lifting motion. The connecting member 154 is detachably connected to the container 140, so that the container 140 can be disassembled and cleaned relative to the connecting member 154.

[0100] Exemplarily, the first driving member 152 can be a push rod lifting motor, which can be connected to an external power supply through a power line. The push rod lifting motor is installed on the main body 110, and the output end extends toward the accommodating cavity 1102. The output end is connected to the connecting member 154, driving the connecting member 154 to perform lifting and lowering movements in the accommodating cavity 1102. The connecting member 154 and the container 140 are detachably connected through a slide groove and a slide rail.

[0101] In an embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly 150 includes a first driving member 152 for providing power, and a connecting member 154 between the first driving member 152 and the container 140, so that the first driving member 152 can drive the container 140 to perform lifting and lowering movements in the accommodating chamber 1102, thereby flexibly adjusting the position of the container 140 in the accommodating chamber 1102.

[0102] In any of the above embodiments, the hot air assembly 120 includes: a second driving member 122 , a first fan blade 124 and a second heating member 126 .

[0103] The second driving member 122 is disposed on the main body 110 ; the first blade 124 is connected to the output shaft of the second driving member 122 and faces the accommodating cavity 1102 ; the second heating member 126 is connected to the main body 110 and is coiled around the blade.

[0104] In this embodiment, the hot air assembly 120 includes a second driving member 122, a first fan blade 124, and a second heating member 126. The second driving member 122 is mounted on the body 110. The first fan blade 124 is sleeved on the output shaft of the second driving member 122. After the second driving member 122 is turned on, the first fan blade 124 rotates along with the output shaft of the second driving member 122. The first fan blade 124 faces the cooking cavity below to ensure that the airflow blown by the first fan blade 124 can act on the food in the cooking cavity. The second heating member 126 is arranged opposite to the first fan blade 124, and the second heating member 126 is located below the first fan blade 124.

[0105] Exemplarily, the second driving element 122 may be a shaded-pole motor, the first fan blade 124 is connected to an output end of the shaded-pole motor, and the second heating element 126 may be an electric heating tube.

[0106] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air flow blown out by the first fan blade 124 is heated by the second heating element 126 to ensure that the hot air assembly 120 can output high-temperature air flow, thereby quickly heating the surface of the food through the temperature-sensitive air flow to simulate a crispy taste similar to fried food.

[0107] In any of the above embodiments, the hot air assembly 120 further includes: a cover body 128 and a second fan blade 129 .

[0108] The cover body 128 is disposed on the main body 110, and the output shaft of the second driving member 122 passes through the cover body 128 and extends into the accommodating cavity 1102, and the first fan blade 124 and the second heating member 126 are located on the side of the cover body 128 close to the accommodating cavity 1102; the second fan blade 129 is connected to the output shaft of the second driving member 122 and faces the second driving member 122, and the second fan blade 129 is located on the side of the cover body 128 away from the accommodating cavity 1102.

[0109] In this embodiment, the hot air assembly 120 also includes a cover 128 and a second fan blade 129. The cover 128 is installed on the body 110, dividing the cavity in the body 110 into a receiving cavity 1102 and an installation cavity. The second fan blade 129 is located in the installation cavity, and the first fan blade 124 and the second heating element 126 are located in the receiving cavity 1102. The cover 128 isolates the receiving cavity 1102 from the installation cavity to prevent the heat in the receiving cavity 1102 from being transferred to the installation cavity, causing the second driving member 122 to operate in a higher temperature environment. The second fan blade 129 is directed toward the second driving member 122, that is, the second driving member 122 drives the second fan blade 129 to rotate to generate airflow, and the airflow flows through the second driving member 122 to dissipate heat for the second driving member 122.

[0110] Exemplarily, the cover body 128 is selected as a reflective cover, which can reflect the heat generated in the accommodating cavity 1102 to achieve heat isolation, prevent excessive heat in the accommodating cavity 1102 from being transferred to the second driving member 122, and protect the operation of the second driving member 122.

[0111] In an embodiment of the present invention, the hot air component 120 also includes a second fan blade 129 and a cover body 128, and the second fan blade 129 is isolated from the first fan blade 124 and the second heating element 126 by the cover body 128. The cover body 128 can isolate the heat in the accommodating cavity 1102, and the airflow generated by the rotation of the second fan blade 129 can dissipate heat from the second driving element 122, thereby improving the operating stability of the hot air component 120 and avoiding overheating protection caused by long-term operation of the hot air component 120.

[0112] In any of the above embodiments, the air fryer 100 further includes: a liquid supply component 160 is disposed on the body 110 , and is used to supply liquid into the accommodating cavity 1102 .

[0113] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 also includes a liquid supply component 160, which is disposed on the body 110. After the liquid supply component 160 is turned on, the liquid supply component 160 can transport water into the accommodating cavity 1102, so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0114] Specifically, the process of the liquid supply component 160 supplying liquid into the accommodating cavity 1102 can be controlled and adjusted according to the actual cooking process. For example, the cooking ingredients are fried first and then steamed. To ensure the effect of frying the ingredients, the liquid supply component 160 can be controlled to supply liquid into the accommodating cavity 1102 after the frying stage is completed.

[0115] For example, during the process of the liquid supply component 160 injecting liquid into the cooking cavity, the liquid can be heated by means of the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component 120, so that the liquid entering the accommodating cavity 1102 is already in a preheated state. During the stage of steaming the food, the heating time of the first heating element 130 on the liquid in the accommodating cavity 1102 is reduced, thereby improving the heating efficiency.

[0116] In an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a liquid supply component 160 in the air fryer 100, the user can inject liquid into the liquid supply component 160 in advance when cooking with the air fryer 100, and inject the liquid into the cooking cavity at an appropriate time during the cooking process through the liquid supply component 160, so that the air fryer 100 can achieve fully automatic cooking, further reducing the number of operating steps that the user needs to perform.

[0117] In any of the above embodiments, the liquid supply assembly 160 includes: a liquid storage tank 162 , a liquid supply pipeline 164 and a pump body 166 .

[0118] The liquid storage tank 162 is disposed on the main body 110 ; the first end of the liquid supply pipeline 164 is connected to the liquid storage tank 162 , and the second end of the liquid supply pipeline 164 is connected to the accommodating chamber 1102 ; the pump body 166 is disposed on the liquid supply pipeline 164 .

[0119] In this embodiment, the structure of the liquid supply assembly 160 is defined. Specifically, the liquid supply assembly 160 includes a liquid storage tank 162, a liquid supply pipeline 164 and a pump body 166. The liquid storage tank 162 is disposed in the body 110, and is used to store liquid required for cooking. The first end of the liquid supply pipeline 164 is in communication with the liquid storage tank 162, and the second end of the liquid supply assembly 160 is in communication with the cooking cavity. The pump body 166 is installed on the liquid supply pipeline 164. After the pump body 166 is turned on, the water in the liquid storage tank 162 is pumped to the cooking cavity by the pump body 166 to complete the water adding operation.

[0120] In the embodiment of the present invention, by providing a liquid storage tank 162, the air fryer 100 has the ability to store liquid, so that the air fryer 100 can be used independently without an external water source, thereby improving the practicality and convenience of the air fryer 100. By providing a liquid supply pipeline 164 and a pump body 166, automatic liquid replenishment is achieved, eliminating the complicated operation of manually adding liquid to the cooking cavity, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the automation and intelligence of the air fryer 100 and improving the user experience.

[0121] In any of the above embodiments, the body 110 includes a base 112 , a cover 114 and an inner container 116 .

[0122] The cover 114 is connected to the base 112 and covers the container 140 . The hot air assembly 120 and the lifting assembly 150 are disposed on the cover 114 . The inner liner 116 is disposed on the base 112 . The inner liner 116 and the cover 114 enclose a receiving chamber 1102 .

[0123] In this embodiment, the body 110 of the air fryer 100 includes a base 112, a cover 114, and an inner pot 116. The cover 114 covers the base 112, and the cover 114 and the base 112 are detachably connected. The inner pot 116 is arranged inside the base 112, and the inner pot 116 and the cover 114 form a receiving cavity 1102. The inner pot 116 and the base 112 are detachably connected, that is, the inner pot 116 can be removed from the base 112 and cleaned separately.

[0124] Specifically, a groove is formed on the base 112, and the shape of the groove is consistent with the outer contour of the inner liner 116. The inner liner 116 can be positioned by inserting it into the groove. When the inner liner 116 needs to be cleaned, the inner liner 116 can be taken out of the groove, thereby providing convenient conditions for cleaning the inner liner 116.

[0125] In any of the above embodiments, the bottom wall of the inner container 116 includes a water inlet hole, the liquid supply pipeline 164 is disposed on the base 112, and the second end of the liquid supply pipeline 164 is connected to the water inlet hole.

[0126] The air fryer 100 further includes a one-way valve, which is disposed at the water inlet and conducts one-way flow from the outside of the inner pot 116 to the inside of the inner pot 116 .

[0127] In this embodiment, a water inlet hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner pot 116, and the water inlet hole longitudinally penetrates the bottom wall of the inner pot 116. On this basis, the second end of the liquid supply pipeline 164 is connected to the water inlet hole. After the inner pot 116 is transferred to the base 112, the water inlet hole is connected to the second end of the liquid supply pipeline 164, and the pump body 166 can pump the water in the liquid storage tank 162 into the cooking cavity through the liquid supply pipeline 164. Correspondingly, the connection between the water inlet hole and the liquid supply pipeline 164 can be disconnected by removing the inner pot 116, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the inner pot 116.

[0128] On this basis, a one-way valve is also installed at the water inlet, which is embedded in the water inlet, and the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside of the inner pot 116 to the inside of the inner pot 116. When water is poured into the cooking cavity, the water in the liquid supply pipeline 164 is driven by the water pump to open the one-way valve and flow into the cooking cavity to stew the food with the high-temperature water that soaks the food. After the stewing is completed, the inner pot 116 is removed from the base 112. Since the one-way valve is unidirectional from the outside to the inside, the one-way valve can block the water inlet to prevent the water in the inner pot 116 from leaking from the water inlet, thereby retaining the inherent function of the inner pot 116 itself on the basis of meeting the liquid supply demand, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0129] like Figure 2 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for an air fryer, which is applied to the air fryer in the first aspect above. The control method for the air fryer includes:

[0130] Step 202, controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position, where the target position matches the liquid level in the containing chamber;

[0131] Step 204: When the container is located at the target position, control the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element to operate.

[0132] The present application defines a control method for an air fryer for controlling the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, so as to realize functions such as baking, frying, steaming, and boiling the cooking ingredients in the container through the air fryer.

[0133] After receiving the cooking instruction, the air fryer controls the lifting assembly to move the container to the target position in the receiving chamber according to the cooking instruction. After the container reaches the target position, the hot air assembly and / or the second heating element are selected to operate according to the cooking instruction. The target position includes below the liquid level and above the liquid level, that is, whether the cooking ingredients in the container are in contact with the liquid in the receiving chamber.

[0134] Specifically, when the air fryer is operating in the single baking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, thereby realizing the displacement of the container relative to the holding cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid level, and the hot air generated by the hot air component is used to heat the food, thereby realizing the single baking function.

[0135] When the air fryer operates in the single steaming mode, a certain amount of water is placed in the containing chamber, and the lifting assembly is controlled to drive the container to rise, so that the cooking ingredients in the container are separated from the water in the containing chamber, and the first heating element is turned on to generate steam for the water in the containing chamber, thereby realizing the single steaming function of the ingredients.

[0136] When the air fryer operates in the single-cooking mode, a certain amount of water is put into the accommodating chamber, and the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend, so that the cooking ingredients in the container come into contact with the water in the accommodating chamber, and the first heating element is turned on to heat the water in the accommodating chamber to cook the food, thereby realizing the single-cooking function of the food.

[0137] When the air fryer is operating in the baking-before-steaming mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the receiving cavity, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food. After baking, the hot air component is controlled to stop running, and the first heating element is turned on to generate water vapor for the water in the receiving cavity, thereby achieving the function of baking-before-steaming.

[0138] When the air fryer is in the baking-before-cooking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the receiving cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food. After baking, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend so that the food in the container contacts the water in the cooking cavity, and the first heating element heats the water in the receiving cavity to cook the food, thereby achieving the function of baking the food first and then steaming it;

[0139] When the air fryer is operating in the steam-first-then-bake mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the accommodating cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and at the same time the second heating element heats the water in the inner pot to generate water vapor, thereby achieving steaming of food, and then the heating function of the first heating element is turned off, and the food is heated by the hot air generated by the hot air component, thereby achieving the function of steaming the food first and then baking it.

[0140] When the air fryer operates in the boil-first-then-bake mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to descend to achieve contact between the food in the container and the water in the cooking cavity. At the same time, the first heating element heats the water in the accommodating cavity, thereby cooking the food. Then, the first heating element is controlled to stop operating, and the hot air generated by the hot air component is used to heat the food, thereby achieving the function of boiling the food first and then baking it.

[0141] When the air fryer is operating in the simultaneous steaming and baking mode, the lifting component is controlled to drive the container to rise, so as to achieve displacement of the container relative to the accommodating cavity space, that is, the container is located above the liquid surface, and at the same time, the second heating element heats the water in the inner pot to generate water vapor, and at the same time, the hot air generated by the hot air component heats the food, thereby achieving the function of steaming and baking the food at the same time;

[0142] When the air fryer is operating in the simultaneous baking and cooking mode, the lifting assembly is controlled to drive the container to descend to achieve contact between the food in the container and the water in the cooking cavity. The first heating element heats the water in the accommodating cavity, and the hot air generated by the hot air assembly heats the food at the same time, thereby achieving the function of simultaneous baking and cooking of food.

[0143] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer includes a container for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity for containing liquid, so that the air fryer can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component can drive the container to perform lifting and lowering movements relative to the containing cavity, so that the air fryer can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer.

[0144] In the above embodiment, controlling the operation of the hot air component and / or the first heating element includes: controlling the operation of the hot air component and / or the first heating element based on the container being above the liquid level; and controlling the operation of the first heating element based on the container being at least partially below the liquid level.

[0145] In this embodiment, when the target position is above the liquid level, that is, the food in the container is not in contact with the liquid in the containing chamber, at this time, the air fryer can perform hot air frying on the food through the hot air component, or the first heating element heats the liquid in the containing chamber to generate steam to steam the food, or the air fryer simultaneously turns on the hot air component and the first heating element to achieve simultaneous steaming and frying of the food in the container.

[0146] When the target position is below the liquid level, that is, the food in the container is in contact with the liquid in the containing chamber, at this time, the air fryer can heat the liquid in the containing chamber through the first heating element to cook the food in the container.

[0147] Specifically, the operating status of the hot air component and the first heating element in the air fryer is associated with the target position and the position of the liquid level in the accommodating chamber, that is, the air fryer can automatically control the operating status of the hot air component and the first heating element according to the position of the container in the accommodating chamber.

[0148] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the lifting component drives the container to be above the liquid surface, the hot air component can be used to fry the food, and / or the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to generate steam to steam the food. When the lifting component drives the container to be below the liquid surface, the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to cook the food, thereby improving the flexibility of the air fryer in cooking food, avoiding the ineffective operation of the hot air component, and improving the efficiency of cooking food.

[0149] In any of the above embodiments, controlling the lifting assembly to move the container to the target position includes: controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container from above the liquid surface to at least partially below the liquid surface; or controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to rise above the liquid surface.

[0150] In this embodiment, the lifting component drives the container from above the liquid surface to above the liquid surface, so that the food material moves from not contacting the liquid to contacting the liquid. During the above movement process, the food material can be steamed first and then boiled, or fried first and then boiled. The lifting component drives the container from below the liquid surface to above the liquid surface, so that the food material moves from contacting the liquid to not contacting the liquid. During the above movement process, the food material can be boiled first and then steamed, or boiled first and then fried, or boiled first and then fried, or boiled first and then steamed simultaneously.

[0151] In an embodiment of the present invention, during the operation of the air fryer, the lifting assembly can be controlled to drive the container to move relative to the liquid surface, thereby switching whether the food in the container is in contact with the liquid, thereby conveniently changing the cooking mode of the food.

[0152] In any of the above embodiments, the air fryer further includes a liquid supply component; before controlling the lifting component to drive the container to move to the target position, it also includes: controlling the liquid supply component to inject liquid into the accommodating cavity.

[0153] In this embodiment, the air fryer also includes a liquid supply component, which is disposed on the main body. When the liquid supply component is turned on, the liquid supply component can transport water into the accommodating cavity so that the food cooked by the high-temperature airflow can be soaked and stewed.

[0154] Specifically, the process of the liquid supply component supplying liquid into the containing cavity can be controlled and adjusted according to the actual cooking process. For example, the cooking ingredients are fried first and then boiled. To ensure the effect of frying the ingredients, the liquid supply component can be controlled to supply liquid into the containing cavity after the frying stage is completed. After the liquid supply is completed, the lifting component can be controlled to drive the container down to below the liquid surface.

[0155] Illustratively, during the process of the liquid supply component injecting liquid into the cooking cavity, the liquid can be heated by means of the high-temperature airflow output by the hot air component, so that the liquid entering the accommodating cavity is already in a preheated state. During the stage of steaming the food, the heating time of the first heating element on the liquid in the accommodating cavity is reduced, thereby improving the heating efficiency.

[0156] In an embodiment of the present invention, a liquid supply component is provided in the air fryer so that the user can inject liquid into the liquid supply component in advance when cooking with the air fryer, and inject the liquid into the cooking cavity at an appropriate time through the liquid supply component during the cooking process, so that the air fryer can achieve fully automatic cooking, further reducing the number of operating steps that the user needs to perform.

[0157] like Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present application, a control device for an air fryer is proposed, which is applied to the air fryer in any of the above embodiments. The control device 300 for the air fryer includes:

[0158] A control module 302 is used to control the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position, and the target position matches the liquid level in the containing chamber;

[0159] The control module 302 is used to control the operation of the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element when the container is located at the target position.

[0160] The present application defines a control device for an air fryer for controlling the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, so as to realize functions such as baking, frying, steaming, and boiling the cooking ingredients in the container through the air fryer.

[0161] After receiving the cooking instruction, the air fryer controls the lifting assembly to move the container to the target position in the receiving chamber according to the cooking instruction. After the container reaches the target position, the hot air assembly and / or the second heating element are selected to operate according to the cooking instruction. The target position includes below the liquid level and above the liquid level, that is, whether the cooking ingredients in the container are in contact with the liquid in the receiving chamber.

[0162] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer includes a container for containing cooking ingredients and a containing cavity for containing liquid, so that the air fryer can realize functions such as stewing, boiling, and air frying of ingredients, and the lifting component can drive the container to perform lifting and lowering movements relative to the containing cavity, so that the air fryer can switch between different cooking modes during a cooking process, thereby broadening the functions of the air fryer, simplifying the cooking process of cooking ingredients and the user's operation, and improving the convenience of users cooking ingredients through the air fryer.

[0163] In the above embodiment, the control module 302 is used to control the operation of the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element based on the target position being above the liquid level;

[0164] The control module 302 is used to control the operation of the first heating element based on the target position being below the liquid surface.

[0165] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the lifting component drives the container to be above the liquid surface, the hot air component can be used to fry the food, and / or the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to generate steam to steam the food. When the lifting component drives the container to be below the liquid surface, the first heating element can be used to heat the liquid in the accommodating chamber to cook the food, thereby improving the flexibility of the air fryer in cooking food, avoiding the ineffective operation of the hot air component, and improving the efficiency of cooking food.

[0166] In any of the above embodiments, the control module 302 is used to control the lifting assembly to drive the container from above the liquid surface to below the liquid surface; or the control module 302 is used to control the lifting assembly to drive the container from below the liquid surface to above the liquid surface.

[0167] In an embodiment of the present invention, during the operation of the air fryer, the lifting assembly can be controlled to drive the container to move relative to the liquid surface, thereby switching whether the food in the container is in contact with the liquid, thereby conveniently changing the cooking mode of the food.

[0168] In any of the above embodiments, the air fryer further includes a liquid supply component; a control module 302, which is used to control the liquid supply component to inject liquid into the containing cavity.

[0169] In an embodiment of the present invention, a liquid supply component is provided in the air fryer so that the user can inject liquid into the liquid supply component in advance when cooking with the air fryer, and inject the liquid into the cooking cavity at an appropriate time through the liquid supply component during the cooking process, so that the air fryer can achieve fully automatic cooking, further reducing the number of operating steps that the user needs to perform.

[0170] like Figure 4 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present application, a control device 400 for an air fryer is proposed, comprising: a memory 402, in which a program or instruction is stored; a processor 404, which executes the program or instruction stored in the memory 402 to implement the steps of the control method for the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial technical effects of the control method for the air fryer in any of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0171] According to one embodiment of the present application, a readable storage medium is provided, on which a program or instruction is stored, and when the program or instruction is executed by a processor, the steps of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments are implemented. Therefore, all the beneficial technical effects of the air fryer control method in any of the above embodiments are achieved, and no further details will be given here.

[0172] like Figure 5 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present application, an air fryer 500 is proposed, comprising: a control device 300 for an air fryer as defined in any of the above embodiments, and / or a readable storage medium 502 in any of the above embodiments, and thus having all the beneficial technical effects of the control device 300 for an air fryer in any of the above embodiments, and / or the readable storage medium 502 defined in any of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0173] It should be clarified that in the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more than two. Unless otherwise clearly defined, the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper" and "lower" is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the purpose of more conveniently describing the present invention and making the description process simpler, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have the specific orientation described, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so these descriptions cannot be understood as limiting the present invention; the terms "connect", "install", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection between multiple objects, or a detachable connection between multiple objects, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection between multiple objects, or an indirect connection between multiple objects through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances of the above data.

[0174] In the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In the claims, specification and drawings of the present invention, 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.

[0175] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air fryer, characterized in that: include: A body, the body comprising a receiving cavity for receiving liquid; A hot air component, disposed on the main body, for blowing high-temperature airflow into the accommodating cavity; A first heating element, provided on the body, for heating the liquid in the containing cavity; A container, used to contain cooking ingredients, located in the containing cavity; A lifting assembly is arranged on the main body, and the lifting assembly is connected to the container, and is used to drive the container to move up and down in the accommodating chamber, so that at least part of the container contacts the liquid or is separated from the liquid.

2. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container is provided with a hollow portion, and the inner cavity of the container is connected with the accommodating cavity through the hollow portion.

3. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly comprises: A first driving member, disposed on the body; A connecting member, one end of which is connected to the output end of the first driving member, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the container.

4. The air fryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The liquid supply component is arranged on the main body and is used for supplying liquid into the accommodating cavity.

5. The air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The liquid supply assembly comprises: A liquid storage tank, arranged on the main body; a liquid supply pipeline, wherein a first end of the liquid supply pipeline is in communication with the liquid storage tank, and a second end of the liquid supply pipeline is in communication with the accommodating chamber; The pump body is arranged on the liquid supply pipeline.

6. A control method for an air fryer, characterized in that: Applied to the air fryer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the control method of the air fryer comprises: Controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position, wherein the target position matches the liquid level in the containing chamber; When the container is located at the target position, the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element are controlled to operate.

7. The control method of the air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The controlling the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element to operate includes: Based on the container being located above the liquid level, controlling the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element to operate; Based on the container being at least partially located below the liquid level, the first heating element is controlled to operate.

8. The control method of the air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The step of controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position includes: Controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to descend from above the liquid surface to at least partially below the liquid surface; or The lifting assembly is controlled to drive the container to rise above the liquid surface.

9. The control method of an air fryer according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: The air fryer also includes a liquid supply component; Before controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to the target position, the method further includes: The liquid supply component is controlled to inject liquid into the accommodating cavity.

10. A control device for an air fryer, characterized in that: Applicable to the air fryer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the control device of the air fryer comprises: A control module, used for controlling the lifting assembly to drive the container to move to a target position, wherein the target position matches the liquid level in the containing chamber; The control module is used to control the operation of the hot air assembly and / or the first heating element when the container is located at the target position.

11. A control device for an air fryer, characterized in that: include: A memory on which programs or instructions are stored; A processor, configured to implement the steps of the air fryer control method as described in any one of claims 6 to 9 when executing the program or instruction.

12. A readable storage medium having a program or instruction stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program or instruction is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the air fryer as described in any one of claims 6 to 9 are implemented.

13. An air fryer, characterized in that: include: The control device of the air fryer as claimed in claim 10; and / or The control device of the air fryer according to claim 11; and / or The readable storage medium as claimed in claim 12.

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