Multifunctional electric cooker

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of kitchen ware, in particular to a multifunctional electric cooker, and aims to solve the problems that the taste of rice becomes poor and a rice washing bin is mildewed when the rice is cooked after being washed in the prior art. In order to achieve the purpose, the electric cooker comprises a rice polishing device, a rice washing device, a drying device and a cooking fort. The rice polishing device is provided with a rice outlet bin, the rice outlet bin is connected to the rice washing device, the rice polishing device is used for peeling rice, and the processed rice is conveyed to the rice washing device through the rice outlet bin; the rice washing device is used for washing rice and conveying wet rice into the cooking fort, so that the cooking fort cooks rice; the drying device is used for conveying hot air into the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device so as to dry the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device; and the rice can be kept dry and cannot mildew, so that the cleanliness of the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device is ensured. The rice grains are peeled through the rice polishing device, oxidation layers on the surfaces of the rice grains are removed, and meanwhile dirt on the surfaces of the rice grains is removed; chippings generated by peeling can be washed away through rice washing, and rice grains can be clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of kitchenware, and in particular provides a multifunctional electric rice cooker. Background Art

[0002] The process of cooking rice in an ordinary rice cooker is to wash the rice first, then add the washed rice and water into the rice cooker, and then control the rice cooker to cook immediately, or set a timer to cook at a certain time. The same operation is used for cooking porridge in a rice cooker.

[0003] The rice used for cooking has been stored for a long time. After the rice husk is removed, an oxide layer will form on the surface of the rice grains. Washing the rice cannot remove the oxide layer, which will make the rice taste worse. In addition, although washing the rice can clean the dust on the surface of the rice grains, it cannot wash away the stubborn dust, so washing the rice cannot completely ensure the sanitary conditions of the rice grains.

[0004] In addition, in order to achieve automation to a greater extent, although there are some automated rice cookers in the prior art that can automatically feed and wash rice, if the rice washing bin is not used for a long time, it will become moldy and needs to be cleaned, which is time-consuming and laborious.

[0005] Therefore, the related field is in urgent need of a multifunctional rice cooker to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problems, namely, to solve the problems that the taste of rice deteriorates after the rice is washed and cooked, and the rice washing bin becomes moldy.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a multifunctional rice cooker, which comprises a rice polishing device, a rice washing device, a drying device and a cooking fort;

[0008] The rice polishing device is provided with a rice discharge bin connected to the rice washing device, the rice polishing device is used to peel the rice, and the rice discharge bin transports the processed rice to the rice washing device;

[0009] The rice washing device is used to wash rice and transport the wet rice into the cooking fort so that the cooking fort can cook rice;

[0010] The drying device is used to transport hot air into the rice discharging bin and the rice washing device to dry the rice discharging bin and the rice washing device.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned multifunctional rice cooker, the drying device includes a heating element, a fan, an air inlet duct and an exhaust duct, the air inlet duct is connected to the rice outlet bin, the heating element is used to heat the wind in the air inlet duct, the exhaust duct is connected to the drain outlet of the rice washing device, the fan is arranged on the exhaust duct, and the fan is used to draw air so that external air enters the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device through the air inlet duct, and then is discharged to the outside from the exhaust duct to dry the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned multifunctional rice cooker, the heating element includes a heater and a plurality of heat dissipation fins, the heat dissipation fins are arranged side by side in the air inlet duct, the heater is arranged on the air inlet duct, and the heater is used to heat the heat dissipation fins so that the heat dissipation fins can heat the air flowing in the air inlet duct.

[0013] In a specific implementation of the above multifunctional rice cooker, the fan is arranged at the outlet end of the exhaust duct and is located above the outlet end.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the multifunctional rice cooker, the outlet end of the exhaust duct is connected with a drain pipe for draining water outwards.

[0015] In a specific embodiment of the multifunctional rice cooker, the rice polishing device includes a first driving member, a first screw, a cylindrical separation screen and a housing;

[0016] The separation screen is arranged in the housing, the rice discharge bin is located downstream of the separation screen, and the discharge port is arranged at the rice discharge bin;

[0017] The first screw is disposed through the separation screen, and the output end of the first driving member is drivingly connected to the first screw;

[0018] The first driving member is used to drive the first screw to rotate, so that the first screw cooperates with the separation screen to peel the rice;

[0019] The generated debris flows outward from the separation screen, and the peeled rice grains flow to the rice outlet bin, and then flow to the rice washing device through the discharge port.

[0020] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned multifunctional rice cooker, it also includes a base, a lifting device and a pot cover, the pot cover is detachably arranged on the base, and the cooking fort is pull-out arranged on the base. After the cooking fort is pushed into the base, the lifting device is used to push the cooking fort upwards so that it is sealed and connected to the pot cover.

[0021] In a specific embodiment of the multifunctional rice cooker, an exhaust assembly is also included, which includes a first exhaust pipe, a second exhaust pipe and a micro-pressure piece;

[0022] The first exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust port of the pot cover, the second exhaust pipe is detachably arranged on the base and connected to the first exhaust pipe, and the micro-pressure piece is arranged at the bottom end of the first exhaust pipe;

[0023] The micro-pressure component includes a plurality of elastic valve sheets, and an air-permeable gap is arranged between two adjacent valve sheets. The steam generated by cooking in the cooking fort can impact the elastic valve sheets to cause them to deform, so as to increase the exhaust area of ​​the micro-pressure component.

[0024] In a specific embodiment of the multifunctional rice cooker, a handle is provided at the exhaust port of the second exhaust pipe.

[0025] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned multifunctional rice cooker, the exhaust component also includes a bubble piercing piece, which is provided with a plurality of downward sharp spikes and a plurality of air holes. The bubble piercing piece is arranged below the micro-pressure piece. When the bubbles generated by cooking flow toward the exhaust component, the bubble piercing piece can pierce the bubbles to prevent the bubbles from entering the exhaust component.

[0026] In the case of adopting the above technical scheme, the electric rice cooker of the present invention includes a rice polishing device, a rice washing device, a drying device and a cooking fort; the rice polishing device is provided with a rice outlet bin, which is connected to the rice washing device, the rice polishing device is used to peel the rice, and the rice outlet bin transports the processed rice to the rice washing device; the rice washing device is used to wash the rice, and transport the wet rice to the cooking fort so that the cooking fort cooks the rice; the drying device is used to transport hot air into the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device to dry the rice outlet bin and the rice washing device. The rice grains are peeled by the rice polishing device, so that the oxide layer on the surface of the rice grains is removed, and the dirt on the surface of the rice grains is also removed; the taste of the rice and porridge after cooking can be guaranteed. Furthermore, washing the rice after peeling can wash away the debris produced by peeling, so that the rice grains can be relatively clean, thereby ensuring the taste and sanitary conditions of the rice and porridge after cooking. The drying device dries the rice discharging bin and the rice washing device to keep them dry and prevent them from getting moldy, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the rice discharging bin and the rice washing device; in addition, the rice polishing device can also be kept dry to ensure that the rice in the rice polishing device is not damp.

[0027] The waste bin can collect the crumbs to prevent them from falling into the kitchen and contaminating it. In addition, the amount of peeled rice and water added to the cooking burger can be controlled according to cooking needs, and then the cooking burger can be controlled to cook rice; rice and water can be added automatically according to needs to meet various cooking needs; and automatic control can save time and effort; no manual addition is required to better ensure food hygiene.

[0028] Furthermore, the multifunctional rice cooker can be controlled by a mobile terminal for cooking, and can be remotely controlled, which is more convenient to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1 The structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 2 The structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the local structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is Figure 1 ;

[0033] Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the local structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 5 The schematic diagram of the local structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is Figure 3 ;

[0035] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sliding block and the lifting block provided by the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a sliding block provided by the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 The schematic diagram of the local structure of the multifunctional rice cooker provided by the present invention is Figure 4 ;

[0038] Fig. 9 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the rice polishing device provided by the present invention;

[0039] Fig.10 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the rice washing device provided by the present invention;

[0040] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the exhaust assembly provided by the present invention;

[0041] Fig.12 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the exhaust assembly provided by the present invention;

[0042] Fig.13 The present invention is a flowchart of a control method for a multifunctional electric rice cooker.

[0043] List of reference numerals:

[0044] 1. base; 11. storage bin; 12. tilting plate; 13. water tank; 14. rice bin; 15. sliding groove; 16. overlapping hole; 17. clamping block; 21. first driving member; 22. housing; 23. first screw; 221. rice bin; 231. first section; 232. second section; 233. third section; 24. separation screen; 25. sealing cover; 26. first elastic member; 27. gear assembly; 28. waste bin; 281. first observation window; 282. sealing cover; 31. bin; 311. drain outlet; 312. rice inlet; 313. water inlet; 32. stirring member; 33. second driving member; 341. blocking member; 3411. first connecting column; 3412 , connecting plate; 342, second elastic member; 343, third driving member; 344, cam; 41, sliding block; 411, accommodating groove; 412, first plane; 413, inclined surface; 414, second plane; 42, lifting block; 421, second connecting column; 43, fourth driving member; 431, second screw; 44, connecting block; 45, connecting electrode; 51, air inlet; 52, heating element; 53, exhaust duct; 54, cylinder; 55, fan; 56, air-permeable grille; 61, first exhaust pipe; 62, second exhaust pipe; 63, micro-pressure member; 64, bubble member; 71, pot cover; 72, sealing ring; 81, access electrode; 811, guide hole; 10, cooking fort. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0047] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] like Figure 1-12 As shown, this embodiment discloses a multifunctional rice cooker, which includes a base 1, a pot cover 71, a lifting device, a rice polishing device, a rice washing device, a drying device, a cooking fort 10, a rice box 14, a water tank 13 and a waste box 28.

[0049] Among them, refer to Figure 1-3 A accommodating chamber 11 is provided on the base 1, which is specifically opened toward the front side of the base 1, and both the left and right sides are also open structures; that is, the upper and lower parts of the base 1 are only connected through the rear part.

[0050] The pot cover 71 is arranged on the base 1, specifically located at the top of the storage chamber 11, and the pot cover 71 is detachably arranged on the base 1, and the detachable arrangement is convenient for cleaning. A sealing ring 72 is arranged on the edge of the pot cover 71, which can seal the inner pot of the cooking fort 10.

[0051] The rear side of the pot cover 71 is provided with an overlap part, and the base 1 is provided with an overlap hole 16; the front side of the pot cover 71 is provided with an insertion part, and the base 1 is provided with a corresponding clamping part; after the overlap part is inserted into the overlap hole 16, the pot cover 71 is pushed upward to make the insertion part inserted into the clamping part, so that the pot cover 71 is clamped on the base 1. The clamping part is specifically provided on the clamping part, and the clamping part is arranged in the base 1 to move forward and backward. The clamping part is specifically a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion can limit the insertion part; the clamping part can be driven outward by a spring to make the limiting protrusion limit the insertion part. Pressing the clamping part inward can make the limiting protrusion disengage from the insertion part, so that it no longer limits the insertion part, and the pot cover 71 can be separated from the base 1.

[0052] The cooking fort 10 is arranged in a pull-out manner in the storage chamber 11. Specifically, the cooking fort 10 can be pushed into the storage chamber 11 from the front end or from the side. The cooking fort 10 includes an inner pot and a cooking body, wherein the structure of the cooking body is basically the same as the principle and structure of the existing electric rice cooker, and the specific structure is not repeated here.

[0053] like Figure 4-7 As shown, the lifting device is used to push the cooking fort 10 upward so that it is blocked by the pot cover 71. Specifically, the lifting device includes a lifting block 42, a sliding block 41, a connecting block 44 and a fourth driving member 43. The lifting block 42 is slidably arranged on the base 1 and can move in the vertical direction. A receiving groove is provided on the upper surface of the bottom of the base 1, that is, the bottom surface of the receiving bin 11, and the lifting block 42 is movably embedded in the receiving groove. Of course, an avoidance groove can also be provided on the bottom surface of the receiving bin 11 so that the lifting block 42 can move upward through the avoidance groove to lift the cooking fort 10 upward.

[0054] The sliding block 41 is slidably disposed on the base 1 and is located below the lifting block 42. The sliding block 41 can move in the horizontal direction. A sliding groove 15 is disposed on the base 1, and the sliding block 41 is slidably disposed on the sliding groove 15 so that the motion trajectory of the sliding block 41 remains stable. The fourth driving member 43 is specifically a driving motor, and a second screw rod 431 is disposed at its output end. A threaded hole is disposed on the connecting block 44, and the second screw rod 431 is screwed to the threaded hole; the sliding block 41 is connected to the connecting block 44, and the fourth driving member 43 drives the second screw rod 431 to rotate, so that the connecting block 44 moves, so that the sliding block 41 moves.

[0055] The upper surface of the sliding block 41 includes an inclined surface 413, which is arranged toward the first direction, and the bottom end of the lifting block 42 abuts against the inclined surface 413 of the sliding block 41. The sliding block 41 is also provided with a first plane 412 and a second plane 414, wherein the first plane 412 is connected to the bottom end of the inclined surface 413, and the second plane 414 is connected to the top end of the inclined surface 413. The fourth driving member 43 drives the sliding block 41 to move in the first direction, which can move the inclined surface 413 of the sliding block 41 to drive the lifting block 42 to move upward, so that the lifting block 42 pushes the cooking fort 10 upward to move; then the second plane 414 abuts against the sliding block 41, so that the lifting block 42 remains in a high position, so that the cooking fort 10 remains in a high position.

[0056] The fourth driving member 43 drives the sliding block 41 to move in the second direction, so that the first plane 412 can be moved to the bottom of the lifting block 42. Under the action of gravity, the lifting block 42 can move downward to move the cooking fort 10 downward, and then take out the cooking fort 10; wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

[0057] There are two sliding blocks 41, which are arranged at intervals on the left and right sides. The sliding blocks 41 are connected to the connecting block 44, and the two sliding blocks 41 can be driven to move synchronously by the connecting block 44. There are two lifting blocks 42, which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two sliding blocks 41.

[0058] The upper surface of the sliding block 41 is provided with a receiving groove 411, and the first plane 412, the inclined surface 413 and the second plane 414 are all arranged in the receiving groove 411, as shown in detail. Figure 7 The bottom of the lifting block 42 is provided with a second connecting column 421, and the bottom of the second connecting column 421 extends into the receiving groove 411. The bottom of the lifting block 42 is provided with two second connecting columns 421 at intervals, specifically arranged at intervals along the length direction thereof, and the receiving groove 411 is provided with two inclined surfaces 413, two first planes 412 and two second planes 414.

[0059] Reference Figure 5-7, the bottom of the cooking fort 10 is provided with an access electrode 81, and the lifting device also includes a connecting electrode 45, whose bottom end contacts the upper surface of the sliding block 41. When the sliding block 41 moves along the first direction, the inclined surface 413 of the sliding block 41 can drive the connecting electrode 45 to move upward, so that it contacts the access electrode 81, so as to supply power to the cooking fort 10; after the sliding block 41 moves into place, the connecting electrode 45 abuts against the second plane 414, so that the access electrode 81 and the connecting electrode 45 can maintain contact, so that the two are continuously electrically conductive. Among them, there are two connecting electrodes 45, and they are arranged one-to-one with the two sliding blocks 41; there are two access electrodes 81, and they are arranged one-to-one with the two connecting electrodes 45. One of the two access electrodes 81 is a neutral line electrode, and the other is a live line electrode. The materials of the sliding block 41 and the lifting block 42 are both insulating materials, so that they are not electrically conductive with the connecting electrode 45 and the access electrode 81, avoiding short circuit and electrical hazards. The materials of the access electrode 81 and the connecting electrode 45 are both conductive metals or conductive composite materials.

[0060] The fourth driving member 43 drives the sliding block 41 to move in the second direction, so that the first plane 412 can move below the connecting electrode 45. Under the action of gravity, the connecting electrode 45 can move downward to disconnect the connecting electrode 45 from the connecting electrode 45, so as to cut off the power of the cooking fort 10.

[0061] Specifically, the connecting electrode 45 is columnar, and the bottom end of the connecting electrode 45 is arranged in the receiving groove 411. A guide hole 811 is arranged on the lifting block 42, and the connecting electrode 45 is inserted through the guide hole 811, and the guide hole 811 can limit the connecting electrode 45. The access electrode 81 is block-shaped, and a positioning hole is arranged on the access electrode 81. The connecting electrode 45 can be inserted into the positioning hole to position the cooking fort 10; after the connecting electrode 45 is inserted into the positioning hole, it can contact the access electrode 81 to make the two electrically conductive. The bottom end of the positioning hole is trumpet-shaped, so that the connecting electrode 45 can be inserted into the positioning hole. A wire is connected to the bottom end of the connecting electrode 45, and the wire has a certain amount of surplus, so that the wire will not fall off during the up and down movement of the access electrode 81.

[0062] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and 5 , 8 and 9; the rice polishing device is used to peel the rice. Peeling refers to removing the oxide layer on the surface of the rice grains, only a thin layer. It can be used to peel rice, millet, black rice, glutinous rice, brown rice and coix seed.

[0063] The rice polishing device is provided with a rice outlet bin 221, which is connected to the rice washing device. The rice polishing device is used to peel the rice, and the rice outlet bin 221 transports the processed rice to the rice washing device. The rice box 14 is arranged above the base 1 and is located at the rear end of the base 1. The rice box 14 is made of a transparent material, which is convenient for observing the amount of rice in the rice box 14 so that the user can determine whether to add rice. A box cover is arranged on the top of the rice box 14, and the box cover is plugged with the rice box 14. A plug-in edge is arranged below the box cover, and the plug-in edge can be inserted into the rice box 14. The rice polishing device is arranged on the top of the base 1 and is located at the rear end. The rice polishing device includes a first driving member 21, a first screw rod 23, a cylindrical separation screen 24, a shell 22, a cover 25 and a first elastic member 26.

[0064] The rice bin 221 is specifically a part of the chamber of the shell 22, specifically the front end part. The separation screen 24 is arranged in the shell 22, the first screw 23 is arranged through the separation screen 24, and the output end of the first driving member 21 is connected to the first screw 23 by transmission. The first driving member 21 is specifically a driving motor, and its output end is specifically connected to the first screw 23 by transmission through a gear assembly 27. In order to reduce the design volume, the driving motor and the first screw 23 are arranged side by side and located outside the shell 22, so the two are connected by transmission through the gear assembly 27.

[0065] The discharge bin 31 is located at the front end of the separation screen 24, and the cover 25 is movably sleeved on the first screw 23 and is located at the end of the separation screen 24, specifically located in the rice discharge bin 221. The first elastic member 26 is located at the side of the cover 25 away from the separation screen 24, that is, located in the rice discharge bin 221, and the first elastic member 26 abuts against the cover 25. The first elastic member 26 can drive the cover 25 to block the separation screen 24, and the first elastic member 26 is specifically a compression spring.

[0066] The rice box 14 is located above the rice polishing device, and the rice outlet of the rice box 14 is connected to the feed port on the top of the separation screen 24. The two are connected by a conical connecting bucket, and the bottom of the rice box 14 is also set in a conical shape, so that the rice in the rice box 14 can automatically flow into the separation screen 24.

[0067] The first driving member 21 is used to drive the first screw 23 to rotate, so that the first screw 23 cooperates with the separation screen 24 to peel the rice; during the peeling process, the rice can squeeze the cover 25 to move it away from the separation screen 24, so that the rice can flow to the rice outlet bin 221 of the shell 22.

[0068] The discharge port is arranged on the housing 22, specifically at the bottom of the rice discharge bin 221; the first screw 23 includes a first section 231, a second section 232 and a third section 233 arranged in sequence, the third section 233 being arranged close to the cover 25, the first section 231 being used for conveying rice grains, the second section 232 being used for preliminary extrusion of the rice grains, and the third section 233 being used for re-extrusion and abrasion between the rice grains for peeling. The thread pitch of the first section 231 is relatively small, that is, the thread density is relatively high; the thread of the second section 232 is a straight thread, that is, it is arranged parallel to the axis of the first screw 23; the thread pitch of the third section 233 is relatively large, that is, the thread density is relatively low.

[0069] The bottom of the shell 22 is provided with a waste port, and the waste box 28 is provided below the shell 22. The waste port is connected to the waste box 28. During the peeling process, the generated debris flows outward from the separation screen 24, and the debris can enter the waste box 28 through the waste port. Specifically, the bottom of the shell 22 is provided with a conical surface, which can make the debris flow to the waste port automatically. The waste box 28 is specifically arranged in the base 1 and is located at the rear end of the base 1. A first observation window 281 is provided on the waste box 28, and a transparent panel is provided on the first observation window 281. The height of the debris in the waste box 28 is observed through the first observation window 281 to determine whether to clean the waste box 28.

[0070] An opening is provided on the rear side of the waste box 28, and a window is provided on the portion of the base 1 corresponding to the opening. A box-sealing cover 282 is provided on the opening, and the box-sealing cover 282 is detachably provided on the opening, specifically plugged in. A plugging edge is provided on the inner side of the box-sealing cover 282, and the plugging edge can be inserted into the opening to block the opening. In addition, a handle is provided on the outer side of the box-sealing cover 282 to facilitate the removal of the box-sealing cover 282.

[0071] like Figure 5 , 8 As shown in Figure 10, the rice washing device includes a silo 31, a second driving member 33, a stirring member 32 and a blocking assembly, wherein the stirring member 32 is rotatably disposed in the silo 31 and is transmission-connected to the output end of the second driving member 33. Specifically, the second driving member 33 is a driving motor, and its output end is connected to the stirring member 32.

[0072] The silo 31 is provided with a drain port 311, a water inlet 313, a rice inlet 312 and a rice discharge port, wherein the rice inlet 312 is connected to the discharge port; the water inlet 313 is connected to the water outlet of the water tank 13, wherein the water tank 13 is arranged at the top of the base 1 and is located above the silo 31, and a control valve, specifically a solenoid valve, is arranged between the water outlet and the water inlet 313 for electrical control. A water replenishment port is arranged at the top of the water tank 13, through which water can be replenished into the water tank 13. The water tank 13 is specifically made of a transparent material, and by observing the water level of the water tank 13, it can be determined whether the water tank 13 needs to be replenished with water.

[0073] The stirring member 32 includes a crossbar and a plurality of vertical bars arranged at intervals on the crossbar. The first side of the crossbar is inclined so that the rice at the bottom of the silo 31 can be stirred. The second side of the crossbar is a vertical surface so that the crossbar can scrape the rice in the silo 31 into the rice discharge port. The silo 31 is specifically cylindrical, so that the stirring member 32 can cover the entire bottom surface of the silo 31.

[0074] During the process of conveying the peeled rice grains to the silo 31 in the rice polishing device, the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate, so that the rice grains are spread evenly in the silo 31 .

[0075] After the rice grains are transported to the silo 31, the water tank 13 injects water into the silo 31 through the water inlet 313, and the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate forward to wash the rice; the waste water generated during the rice washing process is discharged from the drainage port 311. In addition, during the peeling process, the rice grains may carry debris and other debris, which can be washed away during the rice washing process; furthermore, stirring the rice grains during the rice washing process can make each rice grain fully immersed in water and washed, ensuring the cleanliness of the rice washing. During the forward rotation of the stirring member 32, the first side of the cross bar first contacts the rice grains, and the inclined first side can make the rice grains bulge upward from the bottom, and the vertical bar can divide the rice grains, and the cross bar cooperates with the vertical bar to fully stir the rice grains, so that the rice washing is relatively complete.

[0076] After the rice is washed, the rice discharge port is opened, and the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to reverse so that the rice grains enter the cooking fort 10; during the reversal process, the second side of the cross bar can scrape the rice in the silo 31 into the rice discharge port, so that the rice in the silo 31 is completely discharged into the cooking fort 10.

[0077] The rice outlet is located directly below the water inlet 313, and water is injected into the cooking fort 10 through the water inlet 313 and the rice outlet. This arrangement does not require the laying of pipelines, which can save space and cost.

[0078] The blocking component includes a blocking member 341, a third driving member 343 and a second elastic member 342. The blocking member 341 is arranged at the rice discharge port, and the second elastic member 342 is used to drive the blocking member 341 to block the rice discharge port; the third driving member 343 can drive the blocking member 341 to move so that it no longer blocks the rice discharge port, so that the silo 31 can pour rice into the cooking burger 10. Specifically, the blocking member 341 is in the shape of a long strip, and a first connecting column 3411 is arranged on the first end of the blocking member 341, and the second end of the blocking member 341 is used to block the rice discharge port. A avoidance port is arranged on the pot cover 71, and when the blocking member 341 moves downward, the avoidance port can avoid, so that the blocking member 341 can move downward.

[0079] The second connecting column 421 is disposed through the top wall of the storage bin 11, and the second elastic member 342 is sleeved on the first connecting column 3411, and the two ends thereof are respectively in contact with the top of the first connecting column 3411 and the upper surface of the top wall of the storage bin 11. The second elastic member 342 is specifically a compression spring, and the second elastic member 342 can drive the blocking member 341 to move upward to block the rice discharge port.

[0080] The third driving member 343 is specifically a driving motor, and a cam 344 is provided at its output end. The cam 344 abuts against the top of the first connecting column 3411. The third driving member 343 can drive the cam 344 to rotate, so that the first connecting column 3411 drives the blocking member 341 to move downward, so as not to block the rice outlet. Specifically, when it is necessary to inject rice and water into the cooking fort 10, the third driving member 343 drives the cam 344 to rotate so that its most protruding part abuts against the top of the first connecting column 3411, so that the blocking member 341 moves downward, so that it no longer blocks the rice outlet; and this state needs to be maintained during the process of injecting rice and water, so the third driving member 343 is specifically a servo motor, which can control its rotation angle. After the water injection is completed, the third driving member 343 drives the cam 344 to rotate so that its least protruding part abuts against the top of the first connecting column 3411, or there is a gap with the top of the first connecting column 3411.

[0081] There are two first connection columns 3411, which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the blocking member 341, and there are two corresponding second elastic members 342. The top ends of the two first connection columns 3411 are connected by a connection plate 3412, the top ends of the second elastic members 342 abut against the connection plate 3412, and the cam 344 also abuts against the connection plate 3412.

[0082] like Figure 4 and 8 As shown, the drying device is used to deliver hot air to the rice bin 221 and the rice washing device to dry the rice bin 221 and the rice washing device. Specifically, the drying device includes a heating element 52, a fan 55, an air inlet duct 51, a drain pipe and an exhaust duct 53.

[0083] The air inlet 51 is arranged in the base 1 and is located at the top of the base 1. The air outlet of the air inlet 51 is connected to the rice outlet bin 221. The base 1 is provided with a window at the air inlet of the air inlet 51, and a ventilation grille 56 is arranged on the window, and air can enter the air inlet 51 through the ventilation grille 56.

[0084] The heating element 52 is used to heat the wind in the air inlet duct 51. Specifically, the heating element 52 includes a heater and heat sink fins. The heat sink fins are arranged side by side in the air inlet duct 51, and the heater is arranged on the air inlet duct 51. The heater is used to heat the heat sink fins so that the heat sink fins can heat the air flowing in the air inlet duct 51.

[0085] The exhaust duct 53 is connected to the drain port 311 of the rice washing device, and the fan 55 is arranged at the outlet end of the exhaust duct 53 and is located above the outlet end. Specifically, a vertically arranged cylinder 54 is connected to the outlet end of the exhaust duct 53, and the fan 55 is arranged at the top of the cylinder 54. The fan 55 is specifically an exhaust fan 55, and its air outlet is also located at the air-permeable grille 56, and exhaust is discharged to the outside from the air-permeable grille 56.

[0086] The outlet end of the exhaust duct 53 is connected with a drain pipe for draining water outwards; specifically, the drain pipe is connected to the bottom end of the cylinder 54, and the bottom end of the cylinder 54 is conical, so as to facilitate the connection of the drain pipe. During the rice washing process, the rice is discharged from the drain port 311 into the exhaust duct 53, and then flows out from the drain pipe.

[0087] The fan 55 is used to draw air so that external air enters the rice bin 221 and the rice washing device through the air inlet duct 51, and then is discharged to the outside from the exhaust duct 53 to dry the rice bin 221, the rice washing device and the exhaust duct 53.

[0088] Figure 8 , 11 As shown in FIG. 12 , the multifunctional rice cooker further comprises an exhaust assembly, which comprises a first exhaust pipe 61 , a second exhaust pipe 62 , a micro-pressure piece 63 and a pricking piece 64 .

[0089] The first exhaust pipe 61 is connected to the exhaust port of the pot cover 71, and the first exhaust pipe 61 is specifically an elbow, a part of which is vertically arranged in the base 1, and the other part is horizontally arranged in the base 1. The second exhaust pipe 62 is detachably arranged on the base 1, and is specifically arranged on the base 1 in a plug-in manner. The second exhaust pipe 62 is connected to the first exhaust pipe 61, and is specifically connected by plug-in. The micro-pressure piece 63 is arranged at the bottom end of the first exhaust pipe 61; the micro-pressure piece 63 includes a plurality of elastic valve pieces, and a breathable gap is arranged between two adjacent valve pieces. The steam generated by cooking in the cooking fort 10 can impact the elastic valve piece to deform it, so as to increase the exhaust area of ​​the micro-pressure piece 63. The micro-pressure piece 63 is specifically made of edible grade silica gel. When the steam generated in the cooking fort 10 is small, it can flow out from the breathable gap. When the steam generated is large and the air pressure increases, the elastic valve piece will be deformed upward, the exhaust area of ​​the micro-pressure piece 63 will be increased, and the steam will be discharged; however, the micro-pressure piece 63 can keep a slightly higher pressure in the cooking fort 10, so that it can cook rice under a micro-pressure state.

[0090] A handle is provided at the exhaust port of the second exhaust pipe 62 to facilitate cleaning of the second exhaust pipe 62 after disassembly.

[0091] The bubble piercing member 64 is provided with a plurality of pointed spikes and a plurality of air holes. The bubble piercing member 64 is arranged below the micro-pressure member 63. When the bubbles generated by cooking flow toward the exhaust component, the bubble piercing member 64 can pierce the bubbles to prevent the bubbles from entering the exhaust component.

[0092] The multifunctional rice cooker also includes a control panel and a wireless module. The control panel is provided with a controller, the controller is provided with a control module, and the wireless module is electrically connected to the controller. The wireless module can be wirelessly connected to the mobile terminal, and specifically, the wireless module includes a signal receiving unit, a signal processing unit, and a signal transmitting unit. The signal receiving unit can receive instructions from the mobile terminal, and the signal transmitting unit can feedback the current status of the multifunctional rice cooker to the mobile terminal. The signal processing unit is electrically connected to the controller and can process the signal so that it can be transmitted to the mobile terminal, and also enables the signal of the mobile terminal to be transmitted to the controller. The mobile terminal can specifically be a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet, etc. The mobile terminal can be remotely controlled, making it more convenient to use, and it can be connected to a smart home network.

[0093] An inclined plate 12 is arranged at the front end of the top of the base 1, wherein a control panel is arranged on the inclined plate 12 for the user to operate. The controller is configured to execute the control method of the multifunctional rice cooker.

[0094] The control method of the multifunctional electric rice cooker comprises:

[0095] The cooking fort 10 is placed in the containing chamber 11, and the lifting device is used to push the cooking fort 10 upward so that it is blocked by the pot cover 71;

[0096] The rice polishing device peels the rice and conveys the processed rice to the rice washing device; specifically, when conveying the rice to the rice washing device, the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate so that the rice is spread evenly in the silo 31, avoiding the rice grains from piling up at the rice inlet 312 and preventing the rice grains from continuing to flow into the silo 31.

[0097] The rice washing device washes the rice and conveys the wet rice into the cooking fort 10 so that the cooking fort 10 can cook rice. Specifically, after the lifting device pushes the cooking fort 10 upward so that it is blocked by the pot cover 71, the rice washing device can convey the wet rice into the cooking fort 10 so that the cooking fort 10 can cook rice. Specifically, the third driving member 343 is controlled to drive the cam 344 to rotate, driving the blocking member 341 to move downward to open the rice discharge port; at the same time, the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate, so that the wet rice is discharged into the inner pot of the cooking fort 10 through the rice discharge port. Rice washing process: water is injected into the silo 31 through the water inlet 313, and at the same time, the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate forward to wash the rice.

[0098] The control method also includes:

[0099] After the wet rice is transported into the cooking fort 10, the drying device transports hot air into the rice outlet bin 221 and the rice washing device to dry the rice outlet bin 221 and the rice washing device.

[0100] The control method also includes:

[0101] After the lifting device finishes lifting the cooking fort 10 upward, the connecting electrode 45 is energized to supply power to the cooking fort 10; after the electrolysis electrode and the access electrode 81 are fully in contact and conductive, the connecting electrode 45 is powered to avoid a short circuit when the connecting electrode 45 and the access electrode 81 are in contact.

[0102] The control method also includes:

[0103] During the peeling process, the amount of rice fed into the cooking fort 10 is controlled by controlling the running time of the first driving member 21 .

[0104] The control method also includes:

[0105] After the rice washing device finishes feeding rice to the cooking fort 10, water is injected into the silo 31 through the water inlet 313, and water is injected into the cooking fort 10 through the rice discharge port. The amount of water injected is controlled by controlling the opening degree and opening time of the control valve. In addition, during the process of injecting water into the cooking fort 10, the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to reverse.

[0106] The control method also includes:

[0107] The height of the debris in the waste box 28 is observed through the first observation window 281 to determine whether to clean the waste box 28.

[0108] like Fig.13 As shown, the control method of the multifunctional rice cooker also includes the following steps:

[0109] S001, push the cooking fort 10 into the containing chamber 11, and use the lifting device to push the cooking fort 10 upward so that it is sealed by the pot cover 71; and supply power to the connecting electrode 45 to supply power to the cooking fort 10.

[0110] S002, obtaining cooking requirements, specifically through the control panel or mobile terminal, that is, the user inputs through the control panel or mobile terminal. Multiple preset programs for steaming rice and multiple preset programs for making porridge can be pre-set, and the preset program can be selected on the control panel and / or mobile terminal to cook rice as needed. The preset program for steaming rice includes preset programs for steaming rice for a single person, a double person, a triple person, and more people; the preset program for making porridge includes preset programs for steaming rice for a single person, a double person, a triple person, and more people. The preset program can also be set by the user as needed.

[0111] You can also adjust the amount of rice and water according to your needs, and use the cooking fort 102 to cook rice. This can meet special needs such as small or large rice, thin or thick porridge, dry rice, and wet rice.

[0112] There is a control interface on both the mobile terminal and the control panel, and operations can be performed on the control interface to select a preset program or to adjust the ratio of rice and water by oneself. Specifically, the preset program can be selected according to the guidance on the control interface, or the ratio of rice and water can be input according to the guidance.

[0113] S003. According to cooking requirements, the running time of the first driving member 21 is controlled to control the amount of peeled rice and the amount of rice delivered to the rice washing device.

[0114] S004, washing rice, opening the solenoid valve to supply water into the silo 31, and at the same time the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to rotate forward to wash the rice; after the rice washing is completed, close the solenoid valve.

[0115] S005, pouring rice, the third driving member 343 drives the cam 344 to rotate and open the blocking member 341 so that it no longer blocks the rice discharge port; then the second driving member 33 drives the stirring member 32 to reverse, so that the wet rice enters the inner pot.

[0116] S006, water injection, open the solenoid valve to inject water into the inner pot, and control the amount of water injected by the opening degree and opening time of the solenoid valve to meet the cooking needs; after the water injection is completed, close the solenoid valve and at the same time, the third driving member 343 drives the cam 344 to rotate so that it no longer pushes the blocking member 341 to move downward, and the blocking member 341 blocks the rice discharge port under the drive of the second elastic member 342.

[0117] S007, the cooking fort 10 cooks rice; while the rice is cooking, the drying device is started to dry out the rice bin 221 and the rice washing device; if the rice is cooked by appointment, the drying device can be started to dry the rice bin and the rice washing device after the water injection is completed, and the rice is cooked at the beginning of the scheduled time.

[0118] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional rice cooker, It is characterized in that It includes a rice polishing device, a rice washing device, a drying device and a cooking fort (10); The rice polishing device is provided with a rice outlet bin (221) which is connected to the rice washing device. The rice polishing device is used to peel the rice, and the rice outlet bin (221) transports the processed rice to the rice washing device. The rice washing device is used for washing rice and conveying the wet rice into the cooking fort (10) so that the cooking fort (10) can cook rice; The drying device is used to deliver hot air into the rice outlet bin (221) and the rice washing device to dry the rice outlet bin (221) and the rice washing device.

2. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The drying device comprises a heating element (52), a fan (55), an air inlet duct (51) and an exhaust duct (53); the air inlet duct (51) is connected to the rice outlet bin (221); the heating element (52) is used to heat the air in the air inlet duct (51); the exhaust duct (53) is connected to the drain outlet (311) of the rice washing device; the fan (55) is arranged on the exhaust duct (53); the fan (55) is used to draw air so that external air enters the rice outlet bin (221) and the rice washing device through the air inlet duct (51), and then is discharged from the exhaust duct (53) to the outside, so as to dry the rice outlet bin (221) and the rice washing device.

3. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The heating element (52) comprises a heater and a plurality of heat dissipation fins, the heat dissipation fins are arranged side by side in the air inlet duct (51), the heater is arranged on the air inlet duct (51), and the heater is used to heat the heat dissipation fins so that the heat dissipation fins can heat the air flowing in the air inlet duct (51).

4. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The fan (55) is arranged at the outlet end of the exhaust duct (53) and is located above the outlet end.

5. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The outlet end of the exhaust duct (53) is connected to a drain pipe for draining water outwards.

6. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The rice polishing device comprises a first driving member (21), a first screw (23), a cylindrical separation screen (24) and a housing (22); The separation screen (24) is arranged in the housing (22), the rice discharge bin (221) is located downstream of the separation screen (24), and a discharge port is arranged at the rice discharge bin (221); The first screw (23) is inserted through the separation screen (24), and the output end of the first driving member (21) is drivingly connected to the first screw (23); The first driving member (21) is used to drive the first screw (23) to rotate, so that the first screw (23) cooperates with the separation screen (24) to peel the rice; The generated debris flows outward from the separation screen (24), and the peeled rice grains flow to the rice outlet bin (221), and then flow to the rice washing device through the discharge port.

7. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 1, It is characterized in that It also includes a base (1), a lifting device and a pot cover (71), wherein the pot cover (71) is detachably arranged on the base (1), and the cooking fort (10) is pull-out arranged on the base (1). After the cooking fort (10) is pushed into the base (1), the lifting device is used to push the cooking fort (10) upwards so that it is sealed and connected to the pot cover (71).

8. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 7, It is characterized in that Also included is an exhaust assembly, which includes a first exhaust pipe (61), a second exhaust pipe (62) and a micro-pressure piece (63); The first exhaust pipe (61) is connected to the exhaust port of the pot cover (71); the second exhaust pipe (62) is detachably arranged on the base (1) and connected to the first exhaust pipe (61); and the micro-pressure piece (63) is arranged at the bottom end of the first exhaust pipe (61); The micro-pressure piece (63) comprises a plurality of elastic valve sheets, and an air-permeable gap is provided between two adjacent valve sheets. Steam generated by cooking in the cooking fort (10) can impact the elastic valve sheets to cause them to deform, thereby increasing the exhaust area of ​​the micro-pressure piece (63).

9. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 8, It is characterized in that A handle is provided at the exhaust port of the second exhaust pipe (62).

10. The multifunctional rice cooker according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The exhaust component also includes a bubble piercing member (64) provided with a plurality of downward pointed spikes and a plurality of air holes. The bubble piercing member (64) is arranged below the micro-pressure member (63). When bubbles generated by cooking flow toward the exhaust component, the bubble piercing member (64) can pierce the bubbles to prevent the bubbles from entering the exhaust component.

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