Cooking utensil

Abstract

The invention provides a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil comprises a steam generating device; the steamer comprises a first cavity and a second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity are communicated with the steam generating device; the controller is electrically connected with the steam generating device, and the controller is used for controlling the steam generating device to only provide steam for the first cavity in response to first input of a user, so that the first cavity is in a cooking mode, and the second cavity is in a heat preservation mode; the controller is further used for responding to second input of the user and controlling the steam generating device to only provide steam for the second cavity, so that the second cavity is in the cooking mode, and the first cavity is in the heat preservation mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly to a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the heat preservation function of an electric steamer is achieved by heating the water in the water tank and using the generated water vapor to keep the food in the steaming cavity warm. Due to the high humidity characteristic of water vapor, when the high-humidity water vapor contacts the surface of the food and the inner side of the pot body, it is easy to generate condensed water. Therefore, using this method to keep the food warm easily causes the problem that the surface of the food is wet, which greatly affects the taste of the food after heat preservation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve or improve the technical problem in the prior art that the heat preservation method of cooking appliances usually uses water vapor, resulting in the influence on the taste of food ingredients.

[0004] To this end, some embodiments of the present invention propose a cooking appliance.

[0005] In view of this, according to some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking appliance is proposed, including: a steam generating device; a steamer, the steamer includes a first cavity and a second cavity, and the first cavity and the second cavity are connected to the steam generating device; a controller, electrically connected to the steam generating device, wherein the controller is configured to, in response to a first input from the user, control the steam generating device to supply steam only to the first cavity, so that the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a heat preservation mode; the controller is further configured to, in response to a second input from the user, control the steam generating device to supply steam only to the second cavity, so that the second cavity is in a cooking mode and the first cavity is in a heat preservation mode.

[0006] The cooking appliance proposed by the present invention includes a steam generating device, a steamer and a controller. The steamer is arranged on the steam generating device, and the controller is electrically connected to the steam generating device. Among them, the steamer includes a first cavity and a second cavity, the first cavity is connected to the steam generating device, and the second cavity is connected to the steam generating device.

[0007] Wherein, the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance. The first input can be made by the user through the control panel on the cooking appliance, or by the user through a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet computer or other intelligent terminals in a networked manner.

[0008] In response to a first input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam only to the first cavity and not to the second cavity, causing the first cavity to be in the cooking mode and the second cavity to be in the warming mode. That is, by utilizing the heat generated when the steam generating device operates and the heat generated by the steam in the first cavity, heat radiation is used to achieve the warming of the first cavity. Furthermore, steam warming is not required, the humidity in the first cavity is reduced, and the taste of the food in the first cavity is improved.

[0009] The user can perform a second input on the cooking appliance. The second input can be made by the user through the control panel on the cooking appliance or by the user through a remote control, mobile phone, tablet computer, or other smart terminal in a networked manner.

[0010] In response to a second input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam only to the second cavity and not to the first cavity, causing the second cavity to be in the cooking mode and the first cavity to be in the warming mode. That is, by utilizing the heat generated when the steam generating device operates and the heat generated by the steam in the second cavity, heat radiation is used to achieve the warming of the second cavity. Furthermore, steam warming is not required, the humidity in the second cavity is reduced, and the taste of the food in the second cavity is improved.

[0011] In addition, the cooking appliance according to the above technical solution provided by the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

[0012] In some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating device includes a first heating chamber, a second heating chamber, a first heating element, and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to heat the interior of the first heating chamber, and the second heating element is used to heat the interior of the second heating chamber. The first heating chamber is in communication with the first cavity, and the second heating chamber is in communication with the second cavity. Wherein, the controller is specifically configured to, in response to the first input, control the first heating element to be in the working state and the second heating element to be in the off state, causing the first cavity to be in the cooking mode and the second cavity to be in the warming mode; the controller is specifically further configured to, in response to the second input, control the first heating element to be in the off state and the second heating element to be in the working state, causing the second cavity to be in the cooking mode and the first cavity to be in the warming mode.

[0013] In this embodiment, the steam generating device includes a first heating chamber, a second heating chamber, a first heating element, and a second heating element. The first heating element faces the first heating chamber and is used to heat the interior of the first heating chamber. The second heating element faces the second heating chamber and is used to heat the interior of the second heating chamber. The first heating chamber is in communication with the first cavity, and the second heating chamber is in communication with the second cavity. That is, each cavity corresponds to a heating chamber, enabling the steam in the two cavities to exist independently and reducing the possibility of flavor cross - contamination between the two cavities.

[0014] In response to a first input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam only to the first cavity and not to the second cavity, so that the first cavity is in the cooking mode and the second cavity is in the warming mode. Specifically, in response to the first input from the user, the controller controls the first heating element to operate, so that the first heating chamber generates steam and inputs it into the first cavity, and controls the second heating element to turn off, so that the second heating chamber does not generate steam and does not supply steam to the second cavity, so that the first cavity is in the cooking mode and the second cavity is in the warming mode.

[0015] In response to a second input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam only to the second cavity and not to the first cavity, so that the second cavity is in the cooking mode and the first cavity is in the warming mode. Specifically, in response to the second input from the user, the controller controls the second heating element to operate, so that the second heating chamber generates steam and inputs it into the second cavity, and controls the first heating element to turn off, so that the first heating chamber does not generate steam and does not supply steam to the first cavity, so that the second cavity is in the cooking mode and the first cavity is in the warming mode.

[0016] That is, by controlling different heating elements, the control of the modes of the first cavity and the second cavity is realized. This control method is simple, reliable and easy to implement.

[0017] In some embodiments, optionally, the controller is configured to control the steam generating device to supply steam to the first cavity and the second cavity in response to a third input from the user, so that the first cavity is in the cooking mode and the second cavity is in the cooking mode.

[0018] In this embodiment, the user can make a third input to the cooking appliance. The third input can be made by the user through the control panel on the cooking appliance, or by the user through a remote control, mobile phone, tablet computer or other smart terminal in a networked manner.

[0019] In response to the third input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam to the first cavity and the second cavity, so that both the first cavity and the second cavity are in the cooking mode, thereby increasing the total amount of ingredients that can be cooked simultaneously by the cooking appliance.

[0020] In response to the third input from the user, the controller controls the steam generating device to supply steam to the first cavity and the second cavity, so that both the first cavity and the second cavity are in the cooking mode. Specifically, in response to the third input from the user, the controller controls both the first heating element and the second heating element to operate, so that the first heating chamber generates steam and inputs it into the first cavity, and the second heating chamber generates steam and inputs it into the second cavity, so that both the first cavity and the second cavity are in the cooking mode.

[0021] In some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a display component, disposed on the steam generating device, and the display component is electrically connected to the controller; wherein, the controller is further configured to control the display component to display the cooking modes of the first cavity and the second cavity.

[0022] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a display component, the display component is disposed on the steam generating device, and the display component is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller can control the display component to display the cooking modes of the first cavity and the second cavity.

[0023] Specifically, in response to a first input from the user, the controller controls the first cavity to be in the cooking mode and the second cavity to be in the warming mode. Meanwhile, the display component displays information that the first cavity is in the cooking mode and the second cavity is in the warming mode, wherein the display manner can be text or image.

[0024] In response to a second input from the user, the controller controls the second cavity to be in the cooking mode and the first cavity to be in the warming mode. Meanwhile, the display component displays information that the second cavity is in the cooking mode and the first cavity is in the warming mode, wherein the display manner can be text or image.

[0025] In response to a third input from the user, the controller controls both the first cavity and the second cavity to be in the cooking mode. Meanwhile, the display component displays information that both the first cavity and the second cavity are in the cooking mode, wherein the display manner can be text or image.

[0026] By displaying the cooking modes of the first cavity and the second cavity through the display component, the user can be prompted of the current state of the cooking appliance.

[0027] In some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a control panel, disposed on the steam generating device and electrically connected to the controller, and the control panel is used to receive the first input and the second input.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a control panel, the control panel is disposed on the steam generating device, and the control panel is electrically connected to the controller, and the user can send the first input and the second input to the cooking appliance through the control panel. Of course, the user can also send a third input to the cooking appliance through the control panel.

[0029] Wherein, the first input can be a single-key input or a combination of multiple inputs, and the second input can be a single-key input or a combination of multiple inputs.

[0030] Specifically, the control panel includes buttons through which the user can make a first input and a second input. For example, the control panel includes a first button, a second button, and a third button. The first button can trigger the cooking mode setting menu of the first cavity, the second button can trigger the cooking mode setting menu of the second cavity, and the third button can determine the cooking mode. The user can make a first input, a second input, a third input, etc. through combined operations of the first button, the second button, and the third button.

[0031] In some embodiments, optionally, the steamer includes: a first steamer detachably disposed above the steam generating device, and the first steamer includes a first cavity; a second steamer detachably disposed above the first steamer, and the second steamer includes a second cavity.

[0032] In this embodiment, the steamer includes a first steamer and a second steamer. The first cavity is provided in the first steamer, and the second cavity is provided in the second steamer. The first steamer is disposed above the steam generating device, and the second steamer is disposed above the first steamer. That is, the first steamer is located between the steam generating device and the second steamer. Furthermore, when the first steamer is in the heat preservation mode and the second steamer is in the cooking mode, the heat in the steam generating device and the heat in the second steamer can be radiated into the first steamer from the upper and lower directions of the first steamer respectively.

[0033] When the second steamer is in the heat preservation mode and the first steamer is in the cooking mode, the heat in the first steamer can be radiated into the second steamer from the lower direction of the second steamer.

[0034] That is, there are certain differences in the heat preservation effects of the first cavity and the second cavity. Therefore, the user can select the heat preservation mode according to their own habits. For example, if the user does not want a too high heat preservation temperature, the food ingredients can be placed in the second cavity for heat preservation. If the user does not want a too low heat preservation temperature, the food ingredients can be placed in the first cavity for heat preservation.

[0035] In some embodiments, optionally, the first steamer further includes an air duct, and the second cavity and the second heating cavity are connected and communicated through the air duct.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first steamer includes an air duct, and the first cavity and the second heating cavity are connected and communicated through the air duct. Since there is the first steamer between the second steamer and the steam generating device, therefore, an air duct is provided in the first steamer, and the second cavity and the second heating cavity are connected and communicated through the air duct to ensure that steam can enter the second cavity from the second heating cavity. Moreover, the air duct is provided on the first steamer, reducing the number of components of the cooking appliance, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the cooking appliance.

[0037] In some embodiments, optionally, the first steamer basket includes: a first basket body, with a first cavity located inside the first basket body; a first juice receiving tray, disposed above the first basket body, and a second steamer basket disposed above the first juice receiving tray.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first steamer basket includes a first basket body and a first juice receiving tray. The first basket body is disposed on the steam generating device, the first juice receiving tray is disposed on the first basket body, and the second steamer basket is disposed on the first juice receiving tray. Thus, the first juice receiving tray is used to separate the first cavity and the second cavity, and the first juice receiving tray is used to collect the condensed water in the second steamer basket.

[0039] In some embodiments, optionally, a part of the air duct is disposed in the first basket body, and a part of the air duct is disposed in the first juice receiving tray.

[0040] In this embodiment, a part of the air duct is disposed in the first steamer basket, and a part of the air duct is disposed in the first juice receiving tray. That is, the steam in the second heating cavity first enters the air duct on the first juice receiving tray through the air duct on the first basket body, and then enters the second cavity from the bottom of the second steamer basket. The second steamer basket adopts bottom air intake, which can improve the uniformity of steam in the second cavity.

[0041] In some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a water adding box, movably disposed on the steam generating device. The steam generating device includes a liquid storage cavity, and the water adding box is communicated with the liquid storage cavity.

[0042] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a water adding box, which is movably disposed on the steam generating device. The steam generating device includes a liquid storage cavity, and the water adding box is communicated with the liquid storage cavity. Thus, water can be added to the liquid storage cavity through the water adding box, which is convenient for adding water to the cooking appliance during the cooking process.

[0043] Specifically, the water adding box can move to a first position where it extends into the steam generating device, and can also move to a second position where it is pulled out of the steam generating device.

[0044] Wherein, the water adding box includes a first opening, a second opening and a diversion channel. The diversion channel communicates the first opening and the second opening. The first opening is communicated with the liquid storage cavity. When the water adding box moves to the first position, the first opening, the diversion channel and the second opening are located inside the steam generating device, realizing the storage of the water adding box and reducing the possibility of steam leakage in the steam generating device.

[0045] When the water adding box moves to the second position, at least a part of the second opening is located outside the steam generating device. Thus, water can be added to the liquid storage cavity through the second opening. The water flows into the liquid storage cavity through the second opening, the diversion channel and the first opening. Therefore, during the cooking process of the cooking appliance, water can be conveniently added to the steam generating device without pausing cooking or removing the steamer basket, etc., improving the convenience of adding water to the cooking appliance during cooking.

[0046] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following description section, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0048] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 2 An exploded view of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0050] Figure 3 An exploded view of a partial structure of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a heat preservation mode and the second cavity is in a cooking mode is shown;

[0052] Figure 5 A display effect diagram of a display component in a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a heat preservation mode and the second cavity is in a cooking mode is shown;

[0053] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a heat preservation mode is shown;

[0054] Figure 7 A display effect diagram of a display component in a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a heat preservation mode is shown;

[0055] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a cooking mode is shown;

[0056] Figure 9 A display effect diagram of a display component in a cooking appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention in which the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a cooking mode is shown.

[0057] Wherein, Figures 1 to 9 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals in the drawings and the component names is as follows:

[0058] 100 Cooking appliance, 110 Steam generating device, 112 First heating chamber, 114 Second heating chamber, 116 First heating element, 118 Second heating element, 120 Liquid storage chamber, 122 Water tank, 124 Base, 1242 Housing, 1244 Bottom case, 126 Second juice receiving tray, 130 Steamer, 132 First cavity, 134 Second cavity, 136 First steamer, 138 Second steamer, 140 Air duct, 142 First cage body, 144 First juice receiving tray, 146 First steaming tray, 148 Second steaming tray, 150 Controller, 160 Display component, 170 Control panel, 180 Water adding box, 190 Power supply component, 200 Temperature detecting element. Detailed implementation manners

[0059] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0060] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0061] The following refers to Figures 1 to 9 to describe a cooking appliance 100 provided according to some embodiments of the present invention. Among them, Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The arrows in indicate the steam flow direction, and the tip of ">" indicates the heat radiation direction.

[0062] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the present invention provides a cooking appliance 100, and the cooking appliance 100 includes a steam generating device 110 and a steamer 130. The steam generating device 110 can generate steam to cook the food materials in the steamer 130.

[0063] Specifically, as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the steamer 130 includes a first cavity 132 and a second cavity 134. The first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 are in communication with the steam generating device. The controller 150 is electrically connected to the steam generating device 110. Wherein, the controller 150 is configured to control the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the first cavity 132 in response to a first input from the user, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the warming mode. The controller 150 is further configured to control the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the second cavity 134 in response to a second input from the user, so that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the warming mode.

[0064] The cooking appliance 100 provided by the present invention includes a steam generating device 110, a steamer 130, and a controller 150. The steamer 130 is disposed above the steam generating device 110. The controller 150 is electrically connected to the steam generating device 110. Wherein, the steamer 130 includes a first cavity 132 and a second cavity 134. The first cavity 132 is in communication with the steam generating device 110, and the second cavity 134 is in communication with the steam generating device 110.

[0065] Wherein, the user can perform a first input on the cooking appliance 100. The first input can be made by the user through the control panel 170 on the cooking appliance 100, or can be made by the user through a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or other intelligent terminals in a networked manner.

[0066] As Figure 4 shown, in response to a first input from the user, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the first cavity 132 and not to the second cavity 134, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the warming mode. That is, by using the heat generated when the steam generating device 110 operates and the heat generated by the steam in the first cavity 132, heat radiation is used to achieve the warming of the first cavity 132, thereby eliminating the need for steam warming, reducing the humidity in the first cavity 132, and improving the taste of the food in the first cavity 132.

[0067] The user can perform a second input on the cooking appliance 100. The second input can be made by the user through the control panel 170 on the cooking appliance 100, or can be made by the user through a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or other intelligent terminals in a networked manner.

[0068] As Figure 6As shown, in response to a second input from the user, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the second cavity 134 and not to the first cavity 132, so that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the heat preservation mode. That is, by using the heat generated when the steam generating device 110 operates and the heat generated by the steam in the second cavity 134, heat radiation is used to achieve heat preservation of the second cavity 134, thereby eliminating the need for steam heat preservation, reducing the humidity in the second cavity 134, and improving the taste of the ingredients in the second cavity 134.

[0069] As Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating device 110 includes a first heating chamber 112, a second heating chamber 114, a first heating element 116, and a second heating element 118. The first heating element 116 is used to heat the inside of the first heating chamber 112, and the second heating element 118 is used to heat the inside of the second heating chamber 114. The first heating chamber 112 is in communication with the first cavity 132, and the second heating chamber 114 is in communication with the second cavity 134. Wherein, the controller 150 is specifically configured to, in response to a first input, control the first heating element 116 to be in the working state and the second heating element 118 to be in the off state, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the heat preservation mode; the controller 150 is further specifically configured to, in response to a second input, control the first heating element 116 to be in the off state and the second heating element 118 to be in the working state, so that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the heat preservation mode.

[0070] In this embodiment, the steam generating device 110 includes a first heating chamber 112, a second heating chamber 114, a first heating element 116, and a second heating element 118. The first heating element 116 faces the first heating chamber 112 and is used to heat the inside of the first heating chamber 112. The second heating element 118 faces the second heating chamber 114 and is used to heat the inside of the second heating chamber 114. The first heating chamber 112 is in communication with the first cavity 132, and the second heating chamber 114 is in communication with the second cavity 134. That is, each cavity corresponds to a heating chamber, so that the steam in the two cavities exists independently, reducing the possibility of flavor cross-talk between the two cavities.

[0071] As Figure 4As shown, in response to the user's first input, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the first cavity 132 and not to the second cavity 134, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the warming mode. Specifically, in response to the user's first input, the controller 150 controls the first heating element 116 to operate, so that the first heating chamber 112 generates steam and inputs it into the first cavity 132, and controls the second heating element 118 to turn off, so that the second heating chamber 114 does not generate steam and does not supply steam to the second cavity 134, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the warming mode.

[0072] As Figure 6 shown, in response to the user's second input, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam only to the second cavity 134 and not to the first cavity 132, so that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the warming mode. Specifically, in response to the user's second input, the controller 150 controls the second heating element 118 to operate, so that the second heating chamber 114 generates steam and inputs it into the second cavity 134, and controls the first heating element 116 to turn off, so that the first heating chamber 112 does not generate steam and does not supply steam to the first cavity 132, so that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the warming mode.

[0073] That is, by controlling different heating elements, the control of the modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 is realized. This control method is simple, reliable and easy to implement.

[0074] As Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the controller 150 is configured to control the steam generating device 110 to supply steam to the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 in response to the user's third input, so that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode.

[0075] In this embodiment, the user can perform a third input on the cooking appliance 100. The third input can be made by the user through the control panel 170 on the cooking appliance 100, or by the user through a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet computer or other intelligent terminals in a networked manner.

[0076] In response to the user's third input, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam to the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134, so that both the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 are in the cooking mode, thereby increasing the total amount of ingredients that can be cooked simultaneously by the cooking appliance 100.

[0077] In response to a third input from the user, the controller 150 controls the steam generating device 110 to supply steam to the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134, so that both the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 are in the cooking mode. Specifically, in response to the third input from the user, the controller 150 controls both the first heating element 116 and the second heating element 118 to operate, so that the first heating chamber 112 generates steam and inputs it into the first cavity 132, and the second heating chamber 114 generates steam and inputs it into the second cavity 134, so that both the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 are in the cooking mode.

[0078] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a display component 160, arranged on the steam generating device 110, and the display component 160 is electrically connected to the controller 150; wherein, the controller 150 is further configured to control the display component 160 to display the cooking modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a display component 160, the display component 160 is arranged on the steam generating device 110, and the display component 160 is electrically connected to the controller 150, and the controller 150 can control the display component 160 to display the cooking modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134.

[0080] Specifically, as Figure 4 shown, in response to a first input from the user, the controller 150 controls the first cavity 132 to be in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 to be in the warming mode, that is, controls the first heating element 116 to be turned on and the second heating element 118 to be turned off. At the same time, as Figure 5 shown, the display component 160 displays information that the first cavity 132 is in the cooking mode and the second cavity 134 is in the warming mode, wherein the display method can be text or image. For example: the display component 160 displays the text "Upper layer: warming" and "Lower layer: cooking".

[0081] In this mode, by using the radiation of the steam temperature in the first cavity 132, a steam-free warming area is formed in the second cavity 134, so as to keep the food warm. At the same time, the surface of the food will not be wetted due to the problem of steam condensation, and no additional energy consumption is generated, thus achieving an energy-saving effect.

[0082] As Figure 6 shown, in response to a second input from the user, the controller 150 controls the second cavity 134 to be in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 to be in the warming mode. At the same time, as Figure 7As shown, the display component 160 displays information that the second cavity 134 is in the cooking mode and the first cavity 132 is in the warming mode. Here, the display method can be text or an image. For example, the display component 160 displays the text "Upper layer: Cooking" and "Lower layer: Warming".

[0083] In this mode, by utilizing the steam temperature radiation in the second cavity 134 and the steam generating device 110, a steam-free warming zone is formed in the first cavity 132 to warm the food. At the same time, the food surface will not be wetted due to steam condensation, and no additional energy consumption is generated, thus achieving an energy-saving effect.

[0084] As Figure 8 shown, in response to the user's third input, the controller 150 controls both the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 to be in the cooking mode. At the same time, as Figure 9 shown, the display component 160 displays information that both the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 are in the cooking mode. Here, the display method can be text or an image. For example, the display component 160 displays the text "Upper layer: Cooking" and "Lower layer: Cooking".

[0085] By displaying the cooking modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 through the display component 160, the user can be prompted about the current state of the cooking appliance 100.

[0086] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a control panel 170, provided on the steam generating device 110 and electrically connected to the controller 150. The control panel 170 is used to receive the first input and the second input.

[0087] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a control panel 170. The control panel 170 is provided on the steam generating device 110, and the control panel 170 is electrically connected to the controller 150. The user can send the first input and the second input to the cooking appliance 100 through the control panel 170. Of course, the user can also send the third input to the cooking appliance 100 through the control panel 170.

[0088] Among them, the first input can be a single-key input or a combination of multiple inputs, and the second input can be a single-key input or a combination of multiple inputs.

[0089] Specifically, the control panel 170 includes buttons through which the user can make a first input and a second input. For example, the control panel 170 includes a first button, a second button, and a third button. The first button can trigger the cooking mode setting menu of the first cavity 132, the second button can trigger the cooking mode setting menu of the second cavity 134, and the third button can determine the cooking mode. The user can make a first input, a second input, a third input, etc. through the combined operation of the first button, the second button, and the third button.

[0090] Among them, the display component 160 and the control panel 170 can be integrated together.

[0091] Such as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown in, in some embodiments, optionally, the steamer 130 includes: a first steamer 136 detachably disposed above the steam generating device 110, and the first steamer 136 includes a first cavity 132; a second steamer 138 detachably disposed above the first steamer 136, and the second steamer 138 includes a second cavity 134.

[0092] In this embodiment, the steamer 130 includes a first steamer 136 and a second steamer 138. The first cavity 132 is provided in the first steamer 136, the second cavity 134 is provided in the second steamer 138. The first steamer 136 is disposed above the steam generating device 110, and the second steamer 138 is disposed above the first steamer 136. That is, the first steamer 136 is located between the steam generating device 110 and the second steamer 138. Furthermore, when the first steamer 136 is in the heat preservation mode and the second steamer 138 is in the cooking mode, the heat in the steam generating device 110 and the heat in the second steamer 138 can radiate into the first steamer 136 from the upper and lower directions of the first steamer 136 respectively.

[0093] When the second steamer 138 is in the heat preservation mode and the first steamer 136 is in the cooking mode, the heat in the first steamer 136 can radiate into the second steamer 138 from the lower direction of the second steamer 138.

[0094] That is, there are certain differences in the heat preservation effects of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134. Therefore, the user can choose the heat preservation mode according to their own habits. For example, if the user does not want a too high heat preservation temperature, the ingredients can be placed in the second cavity 134 for heat preservation. If the user does not want a too low heat preservation temperature, the ingredients can be placed in the first cavity 132 for heat preservation.

[0095] Specifically, a first steaming tray 146 is provided inside the first steamer basket 136, and a second steaming tray 148 is provided inside the second steamer basket 138. The first steaming tray 146 and the second steaming tray 148 are used for placing food ingredients.

[0096] As Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the first steamer basket 136 further includes an air duct 140. The second cavity 134 and the second heating cavity 114 are connected and communicated through the air duct 140.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first steamer basket 136 includes an air duct 140. The first cavity 132 and the second heating cavity 114 are connected and communicated through the air duct 140. Since the second steamer basket 138 and the steam generating device 110 are separated by the first steamer basket 136, therefore, an air duct 140 is provided inside the first steamer basket 136, and the second cavity 134 and the second heating cavity 114 are connected and communicated through the air duct 140 to ensure that steam can enter the second cavity 134 from the second heating cavity 114. Moreover, the air duct 140 is provided on the first steamer basket 136, reducing the number of components of the cooking appliance 100, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the cooking appliance 100.

[0098] As Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the first steamer basket 136 includes: a first basket body 142, with the first cavity 132 located inside the first basket body 142; a first juice receiving tray 144, provided above the first basket body 142, and the second steamer basket 138 is provided above the first juice receiving tray 144.

[0099] In this embodiment, the first steamer basket 136 includes the first basket body 142 and the first juice receiving tray 144. The first basket body 142 is arranged on the steam generating device 110, the first juice receiving tray 144 is arranged on the first basket body 142, and the second steamer basket 138 is arranged on the first juice receiving tray 144. Thus, the first juice receiving tray 144 is used to separate the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134, and the first juice receiving tray 144 is used to collect the condensed water inside the second steamer basket 138.

[0100] As Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, a part of the air duct 140 is arranged on the first basket body 142, and a part of the air duct 140 is arranged on the first juice receiving tray 144.

[0101] In this embodiment, a part of the air duct 140 is disposed in the first steamer 136, and a part of the air duct 140 is disposed in the first juice receiving tray 144. That is, the steam in the second heating cavity 114 first enters the air duct 140 on the first juice receiving tray 144 through the air duct 140 on the first cage body 142, and then enters the second cavity 134 from the bottom of the second steamer 138. The second steamer 138 adopts bottom air intake, which can improve the uniformity of the steam in the second cavity 134.

[0102] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, in some embodiments, optionally, it further includes: a water adding box 180, movably disposed on the steam generating device 110. The steam generating device 110 includes a liquid storage cavity 120, and the water adding box 180 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 120.

[0103] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a water adding box 180. The water adding box 180 is movably disposed on the steam generating device 110. The steam generating device 110 includes a liquid storage cavity 120, and the water adding box 180 is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 120, so that water can be added to the liquid storage cavity 120 through the water adding box 180, and further it is convenient to add water to the cooking appliance 100 during the cooking process.

[0104] Specifically, the water adding box 180 can move to a first position where it extends into the steam generating device 110, and can also move to a second position where it is pulled out of the steam generating device 110.

[0105] Wherein, the water adding box 180 includes a first opening, a second opening and a diversion channel. The diversion channel communicates the first opening and the second opening. The first opening is communicated with the liquid storage cavity 120. When the water adding box 180 moves to the first position, the first opening, the diversion channel and the second opening are located inside the steam generating device 110, realizing the storage of the water adding box 180 and reducing the possibility of steam leakage in the steam generating device 110.

[0106] When the water adding box 180 moves to the second position, at least a part of the second opening is located outside the steam generating device 110. Furthermore, water can be added to the liquid storage cavity 120 through the second opening. The water flows into the liquid storage cavity 120 through the second opening, the diversion channel and the first opening. Thus, during the cooking process of the cooking appliance 100, water can be conveniently added to the steam generating device 110 without pausing cooking or removing the steamer 130 and other operations, improving the convenience of adding water to the cooking appliance 100 during the process.

[0107] As Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the steam generating device 110 includes a base 124, a water tank 122, and a second juice collecting tray 126. The water tank 122 is placed on the base 124. The water tank 122 includes a liquid storage cavity 120. The second juice collecting tray 126 is disposed above the liquid storage cavity 120. The second juice collecting tray 126 is used to receive the condensed water in the steamer 130. Moreover, a first heating cavity 112 and a second heating cavity 114 are disposed on the second juice collecting tray 126, and both the first heating cavity 112 and the second heating cavity 114 are in communication with the liquid storage cavity 120.

[0108] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a power supply assembly 190, which is disposed in the steam generating device 110. The power supply assembly 190 is used to supply power to the controller 150, the first heating element 116, the second heating element 118, the display assembly 160, and the control panel 170.

[0109] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the base 124 includes a housing 1242 and a bottom case 1244.

[0110] As Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a temperature detecting element 200, which is disposed in the steam generating device 110. The temperature detecting element 200 is used to detect the temperature in the first cavity 132.

[0111] As Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 provided by the present invention includes a steam generating device 110 and a steamer 130. The steamer 130 includes a first steamer 136 and a second steamer 138. There are a plurality of steam channels between the steam generating device 110 and the steamer 130. The cooking appliance 100 further includes a water adding box 180, and the water adding box 180 can add water to the steam generating device 110 during the cooking process and in the non-cooking state.

[0112] The steam generating device 110 includes a plurality of heating elements disposed at the bottom, a water tank 122116 communicated with the heating elements, and a cover body disposed above the heating elements. Specifically, the steam generating device 110 includes a first heating element 116 and a second heating element 118 disposed at the bottom, a first cover body disposed above the first heating element 116, and a second cover body disposed above the second heating element 118. A first heating cavity 112 is formed on one side of the first cover body facing the first heating element 116, and a second heating cavity 114 is formed on one side of the second cover body facing the second heating element 118.

[0113] The first cavity 132 in the first steamer 136 and the second cavity 134 in the second steamer 138 are independent partition structures, and corresponding independent steam pipes are provided. One steam pipe connects the first heating cavity 112 and the first cavity 132, and the other steam pipe connects the second heating cavity 114 and the second cavity 134.

[0114] The steam generating device 110 includes a base 124, a water tank 122, a second water receiving tray, a heating element, a power supply assembly 190, a control assembly, a juice receiving tray, and a temperature detecting element 200.

[0115] A display assembly 160 and a control panel 170 are provided on the steam generating device 110. The display assembly 160 can display an interactive interface, and the user can control the cooking appliance 100 through the control panel 170. The power supply assembly 190 is electrically connected to the control panel 170 and the display assembly 160. The power supply assembly 190 supplies power to the entire cooking appliance 100. For example, it supplies power to the display assembly 160, the control panel 170, the controller 150, the first heating element 116, and the second heating element.

[0116] The base 124 is provided with a water tank 122, a display assembly 160, a control panel 170, a heating element, a temperature detecting element 200, etc.

[0117] The first heating element 116 and the second heating element 118 can be heating elements such as heating plates.

[0118] The temperature detecting element 200 can detect the temperature inside the first cavity 132 and feedback it to the controller 150.

[0119] The water adding box 180 can be rotated out of the steam generating device 110, so as to realize adding water into the steam generating device 110.

[0120] The base 124 includes a housing 1242 and a bottom case 1244. The bottom case 1244 protects the first heating element 116 and the second heating element 118, and a heat dissipation port is provided on the bottom case 1244 for dissipating heat from the first heating element 116, the second heating element 118, and the power supply assembly 190.

[0121] Specifically, the cooking appliance 100 includes an electric steamer, an electric rice cooker, an electric pressure cooker, etc. The cooking appliance 100 includes multiple heating modules, such as the first heating element 116 and the second heating element 118; multiple layers of independent cavities, such as the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134; several independent steam pipes corresponding to the cavities; and a control panel 170 and a display assembly 160.

[0122] A number of heating elements are installed at the bottom of the base 124. The cover body includes a heating chamber, and the opening of the heating chamber faces the heating elements. The cover body is arranged in the liquid storage chamber 120 of the water tank 122. The second juice receiving tray 126 and the cover body are of an integral structure. The steam generating device 110 and the steamer 130 include a plurality of steam channels, one communicating with the first heating chamber 112 and the first cavity 132, and the other communicating with the second heating chamber 114 and the second cavity 134. The control panel 170 is used to control the working modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134. The control panel 170 can independently control the opening and closing of the first heating element 116 and the second heating element 118. The working modes of the first cavity 132 and the second cavity 134 can be displayed on the interface of the display component 160.

[0123] When the heating elements are turned on, steam is generated by heating the water in the water tank 122 and the heating chamber, and steam is provided to the corresponding cavity bodies through a number of independent steam pipes, realizing the zonal control of different cavities.

[0124] In the present invention, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined. Terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "joined" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0125] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the components or units referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0126] In the description of this specification, the descriptions of terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0127] The above are only the 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 within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, comprising: a steam generating device; a steamer, the steamer including a first cavity and a second cavity, the first cavity and the second cavity being in communication with the steam generating device; a controller, electrically connected to the steam generating device; wherein, the controller is configured to control the steam generating device to supply steam only to the first cavity in response to a first input from a user, so that the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a warming mode; the controller is further configured to control the steam generating device to supply steam only to the second cavity in response to a second input from the user, so that the second cavity is in the cooking mode and the first cavity is in the warming mode.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, the steam generating device includes a first heating chamber, a second heating chamber, a first heating element and a second heating element, the first heating element is configured to heat the interior of the first heating chamber, the second heating element is configured to heat the interior of the second heating chamber, the first heating chamber is in communication with the first cavity, and the second heating chamber is in communication with the second cavity; wherein, the controller is specifically configured to control the first heating element to be in an operating state and the second heating element to be in a closed state in response to the first input, so that the first cavity is in a cooking mode and the second cavity is in a warming mode; the controller is specifically further configured to control the first heating element to be in a closed state and the second heating element to be in an operating state in response to the second input, so that the second cavity is in a cooking mode and the first cavity is in a warming mode.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, the controller is configured to control the steam generating device to supply steam to the first cavity and the second cavity in response to a third input from a user, so that the first cavity is in the cooking mode and the second cavity is in the cooking mode.

4. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, further comprising: a display component, disposed on the steam generating device, the display component being electrically connected to the controller; wherein, the controller is further configured to control the display component to display the cooking modes of the first cavity and the second cavity.

5. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, further comprising: a control panel, disposed on the steam generating device and electrically connected to the controller, the control panel being configured to receive the first input and the second input.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, the steamer includes: a first steamer, detachably disposed above the steam generating device, the first steamer including the first cavity; a second steamer, detachably disposed above the first steamer, the second steamer including the second cavity.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that, the first steamer further includes an air duct, and the second cavity and the second heating chamber are in communication through the air duct.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first steamer basket includes: A first basket body, and the first cavity is located inside the first basket body; A first juice receiving tray, which is arranged above the first basket body, and the second steamer basket is arranged above the first juice receiving tray.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 8, wherein, A part of the air duct is arranged in the first basket body, and a part of the air duct is arranged in the first juice receiving tray.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, wherein, It further includes: A water adding box, which is movably arranged on the steam generating device. The steam generating device includes a liquid storage cavity, and the water adding box is communicated with the liquid storage cavity.

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