Intelligent cooking auxiliary device and method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses an intelligent cooking auxiliary device and method. The intelligent cooking auxiliary device comprises a main control module and a sensor module, and the sensor module is used for detecting a current food image and a current cooking temperature in a pot and sending the detected current food image and the current cooking temperature to the main control module; a preset intelligent menu information set is stored in the main control module, and the preset intelligent menu information set comprises a first corresponding relation between a preset intelligent menu and a preset cooking temperature grade and a second corresponding relation between the preset intelligent menu and a preset air volume grade within a preset cooking time; the main control module is used for controlling the air volume of the extractor hood and the stove fire according to the first corresponding relation, the second corresponding relation, the current food image and the current cooking temperature. The intelligent control of the range hood is realized, and the user experience is improved; in addition, the intelligent cooking auxiliary device and the range hood are independently arranged, so that later disassembly and maintenance are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent appliances, and particularly relates to an intelligent cooking assistance device and method. Background Art

[0002] The existing range hoods are getting more and more intelligent, but high integration brings high costs and low fault tolerance. At the same time, restricted by the overall structure and appearance delicacy of the whole machine, problems such as poor electrical control sealing of the whole machine, complex module wiring and assembly, and difficult service and maintenance will also occur. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the embodiments of the present application disclose an intelligent cooking assistance device and method. The intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the present application includes a main control module, a sensor module, and a peripheral structure. The main control module and the sensor module are arranged inside the peripheral structure. The sensor module is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware, and send the detected current food image and current cooking temperature to the main control module. The main control module stores a preset intelligent recipe information set, and the preset intelligent recipe information set includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time. The main control module is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the cooking firepower of the cooker according to the first correspondence, the second correspondence, the current food image, and the current cooking temperature. The intelligent control of the range hood is realized, and the user experience is improved. Moreover, the intelligent cooking assistance device is independently arranged from the range hood, which solves the installation, manufacturing, and service problems brought by the integration of intelligent modules to the whole range hood, and is convenient for later disassembly and maintenance. The technical solutions provided by the present application are as follows:

[0004] On the one hand, the present application provides an intelligent cooking assistance device, which includes a main control module, a sensor module, and a peripheral structure. The main control module and the sensor module are arranged inside the peripheral structure;

[0005] The sensor module is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware, and send the detected current food image and current cooking temperature to the main control module;

[0006] The main control module stores a preset intelligent recipe information set, and the preset intelligent recipe information set includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time;

[0007] The main control module is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the cooking firepower of the cooker according to the first correspondence, the second correspondence, the current food image, and the current cooking temperature.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, the sensor module includes a camera, an infrared sensor, and a sensor base, and the camera and the infrared sensor are disposed on the sensor base;

[0009] The peripheral structure includes a middle frame, and an installation hole is formed on one side of the bottom of the middle frame, and the sensor base is installed on the installation hole.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the peripheral structure further includes a rear cover assembly, and the rear cover assembly is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame;

[0011] The rear cover assembly includes a rear cover fixing plate and a rear cover, and the rear cover fixing plate is fixedly connected to the rear cover in a fitting manner.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, buckles are disposed on the four peripheral edges of the rear cover fixing plate;

[0013] A clamping groove matched with the buckles is disposed on one side of the middle frame close to the rear cover fixing plate, and the rear cover fixing plate is connected to the middle frame in a snap-fit manner.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, a protrusion is disposed on one side of the rear cover fixing plate close to the sensor base;

[0015] A groove matched with the protrusion is disposed on one side of the sensor base close to the rear cover fixing plate, and the rear cover fixing plate is fixedly connected to the sensor base by embedding the protrusion into the groove.

[0016] In some exemplary embodiments, the intelligent cooking assistance device further includes a display screen module, and the display screen module includes a display screen and a display screen bracket. The display screen is fixed on the display screen bracket, and the display screen bracket is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, a first connection hole is disposed on one side of the display screen bracket close to the sensor base;

[0018] A second connection hole is disposed on one side of the sensor base close to the display screen bracket, and the sensor base is fixed to the display screen bracket by a connecting member passing through the first connection hole and the second connection hole.

[0019] In some exemplary embodiments, a magnet installation groove is disposed on one side of the rear cover fixing plate close to the rear cover, and the magnet installation groove is used for placing a magnet.

[0020] The intelligent cooking assistance device further includes a power supply module, and the power supply module is disposed in parallel with the main control module;

[0021] A heat dissipation structure is provided between the power supply module and the main control module.

[0022] On the other hand, the present application also provides an intelligent cooking assistance method, which is applied to the above intelligent cooking assistance device and includes:

[0023] Install the intelligent cooking assistance device at a position directly opposite the cookware on the range hood.

[0024] Determine the target intelligent recipe corresponding to the target ingredient from the pre-recorded set of preset intelligent recipe information; wherein, the set of preset intelligent recipe information includes a first correspondence between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset air volume level within the preset cooking time.

[0025] Based on the target intelligent recipe, determine a first target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and the target preset cooking temperature level and a second target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and the target preset air volume level within the target preset cooking time.

[0026] Collect the current food image and the current cooking temperature of the target ingredient in the cookware.

[0027] Control the air volume of the range hood and the firepower of the cooking appliance based on the obtained first target correspondence, second target correspondence, current food image, and current cooking temperature.

[0028] Adopting the above technical solution, an intelligent cooking assistance device and method provided by the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The embodiments of the present application disclose an intelligent cooking assistance device and method. The intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the present application includes a main control module, a sensor module, and a peripheral structure. The main control module and the sensor module are arranged inside the peripheral structure. The sensor module is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware and send the detected current food image and current cooking temperature to the main control module. The main control module stores a set of preset intelligent recipe information, which includes a first correspondence between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset air volume level within the preset cooking time. The main control module is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the firepower of the cooking appliance according to the first correspondence, second correspondence, current food image, and current cooking temperature. The intelligent control of the range hood is realized, and the user experience is improved. Moreover, the intelligent cooking assistance device and the range hood are independently arranged, which solves the installation, manufacturing, and service problems brought by the integration of intelligent modules to the whole range hood and facilitates the disassembly and maintenance in the later stage. Description of the Drawings

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other accompanying drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 Structural diagram of the intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 Exploded view of the intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 Structural diagram of the intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 Structural diagram of the rear cover assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 7 Structural diagram of the sensor base provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 8 Left view of the sensor base provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0039] The following is a supplementary description of the accompanying drawings:

[0040] 1 - Main control module;

[0041] 2 - Sensor module; 21 - Camera, 22 - Infrared sensor; 23 - Sensor base; 231 - Second connection hole; 232 - Groove;

[0042] 3 - Display module; 31 - Display screen; 32 - Display screen bracket: 321 - First connection hole;

[0043] 4 - Power supply module;

[0044] 5 - Heat dissipation structure;

[0045] 6 - Peripheral structure; 61 - Middle frame; 611 - Mounting hole; 612 - Card slot; 62 - Rear cover assembly; 621 - Rear cover fixing plate; 6211 - Snap; 6212 - Protrusion; 6213 - Magnet mounting groove; 622 - Rear cover. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0047] As used herein, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation manner of the present application. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Moreover, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0048] When a numerical range is disclosed herein, the above range is considered continuous and includes the minimum and maximum values of the range, as well as each value therebetween. Further, when the range refers to an integer, it includes each integer between the minimum and maximum values of the range. In addition, when multiple ranges are provided to describe features or characteristics, the ranges can be combined. In other words, unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein should be understood to include any and all sub-ranges subsumed therein. For example, the specified range from "1 to 10" should be considered to include any and all sub-ranges between the minimum value 1 and the maximum value 10. Exemplary sub-ranges of the range 1 to 10 include, but are not limited to, 1 to 6.1, 3.5 to 7.8, 5.5 to 10, etc.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, An intelligent cooking assistance device according to an embodiment of the present application includes a main control module 1, a sensor module 2, and a peripheral structure 6. The main control module 1 and the sensor module 2 are disposed within the peripheral structure 6. Among them, a gasket for shock absorption and anti-slip is provided on the peripheral structure 6, which is convenient for the user to hold without slipping easily. And the peripheral structure 6 adopts a metal shell. Preferably, the peripheral structure 6 is made of aluminum alloy material, making the appearance of the intelligent cooking assistance device more beautiful and being beneficial to the protection of the intelligent cooking assistance device.

[0050] The sensor module 2 is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware, and send the detected current food image and the current cooking temperature to the main control module 1. Specifically, the sensor module 2 includes a camera 21 and an infrared sensor 22. The camera 21 is used to collect the image of the food being cooked in the cookware and send the collected food image to the main control module 1. The infrared sensor 22 is used to detect the temperature of the food being cooked in the cookware and send the detected temperature to the main control module 1. The camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22 can work simultaneously or independently. And if the user only needs to detect the cooking temperature, the intelligent cooking assistance device can be moved to a suitable position of the cookware to facilitate more accurate collection of the cooking temperature in the cookware and improve the accuracy.

[0051] The main control module 1 stores a set of preset intelligent recipe information, which includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time. Specifically, the sensor module 2 is disposed below the main control module 1, and the sensor module 2 is electrically connected to the main control module 1 for receiving the current food image and the current cooking temperature sent by the sensor module 2. The main control module 1 stores a set of preset intelligent recipe information, which mainly includes intelligent recipes, the preset cooking time corresponding to the intelligent recipes, the preset cooking temperature level and the preset air volume level corresponding within the preset cooking time. The preset cooking temperature level and the preset air volume level are in a state of real-time change along with the preset cooking time.

[0052] The main control module 1 is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the cooking firepower of the cooking stove according to the first correspondence, the second correspondence, the current food image and the current cooking temperature. Based on the pre-recorded first correspondence and second correspondence, by comparing with the received current food image and current cooking temperature, if the current food image and current cooking temperature are inconsistent with the first correspondence and second correspondence, the air volume of the range hood and the cooking firepower of the cooking stove are adjusted to achieve the intelligent control of the range hood and improve the user experience. Moreover, the intelligent cooking assistance device is independently set with the range hood, which solves the installation, manufacturing and service problems brought by the integration of the intelligent module to the whole range hood, reduces the complex structure of the whole range hood. The user only needs to adsorb the intelligent cooking assistance device on the smoke baffle of the range hood before cooking to complete the connection with the range hood, and can realize the real-time detection of the cooking dynamics of the food in the cookware, and complete the control of the device through screen interaction, which is also convenient for later disassembly and maintenance.

[0053] The intelligent cooking assistance device provided by this application can meet the diverse needs of users in different scenarios. This device has independent mobility and flexible deployment capabilities, and can quickly switch usage scenarios according to the actual needs of users. Specifically, this device can be installed on the range hood or steam oven through fixing methods such as magnetic attraction and buckles, so as to realize the real-time monitoring of the cooking state and temperature of the food. It not only provides precise cooking assistance for users, but also avoids the limitations of traditional fixed devices through mobility. For example, during the cooking process, users can move the device to the best viewing angle according to needs to ensure the best monitoring effect; at the same time, the device can also be flexibly placed on the table, adsorption bracket or other suitable positions according to user needs. In addition, this device can also be used as a home butler to monitor the dynamics of the kitchen or living room in real time, and transmit the pictures to the user's mobile phone or other mobile devices through the cloud, realizing the intelligent monitoring and interaction functions in multiple scenarios, making this intelligent cooking assistance device not only applicable to the kitchen cooking scenario, but also widely used in various scenarios such as home security monitoring, child care, and pet observation, providing users with an efficient, convenient and intelligent life solution.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the sensor module 2 includes a camera 21, an infrared sensor 22 and a sensor base 23, and the camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22 are arranged on the sensor base 23; specifically, the sensor base 23 is provided with connection holes for the camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22, and the camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22 are adjacently arranged in the connection holes of the sensor base 23, which is convenient for the disassembly and installation of the camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22.

[0055] The peripheral structure 6 includes a middle frame 61. An installation hole 611 is formed on one side of the bottom of the middle frame 61, and the sensor base 23 is installed on the installation hole 611. By providing the installation hole 611 on one side of the bottom of the middle frame 61, the disassembly and installation of the sensor module 2 are facilitated, and subsequent maintenance is convenient.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , the peripheral structure 6 further includes a rear cover assembly 62. The rear cover assembly 62 is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame 61, and the rear cover assembly 62 is detachably connected to the middle frame 61, which facilitates disassembly and installation.

[0057] The rear cover assembly 62 includes a rear cover fixing plate 621 and a rear cover 622. The rear cover fixing plate 621 is fixedly connected to the rear cover 622 in a fitting manner. Specifically, the outer contours of the rear cover fixing plate 621 and the rear cover 622 are the same. The rear cover fixing plate 621 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 622 close to the middle frame 61. The rear cover fixing plate 621 and the rear cover 622 can be fixedly connected by bonding, or installation holes can be formed at corresponding positions of the rear cover fixing plate 621 and the rear cover 622 and fixedly connected by screws. The fixing method is simple and convenient.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , a buckle 6211 is provided on the four peripheral edges of the rear cover fixing plate 621; specifically, the buckle 6211 extends downward along the four peripheral edges of the rear cover fixing plate 621, and the number of the buckles 6211 is multiple and evenly distributed on the four peripheral edges of the rear cover fixing plate 621.

[0059] A clamping groove 612 matching with the buckle 6211 is provided on the side of the middle frame 61 close to the rear cover fixing plate 621. The rear cover fixing plate 621 is connected to the middle frame 61 by buckling the buckle 6211. A clamping groove 612 is provided on the inner wall of the side of the middle frame 61 close to the rear cover fixing plate 621, and the number of the clamping grooves 612 is multiple. The rear cover fixing plate 621 is pushed into the middle frame 61, and the buckle 6211 and the clamping groove 612 are fixedly connected in a matching manner, so that the rear cover fixing plate 621 is fixed on the middle frame 61. By buckle connection, the disassembly and installation of the rear cover fixing plate 621 are facilitated.

[0060] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a protrusion 6212 is provided on the side of the rear cover fixing plate 621 close to the sensor base 23; specifically, the protrusion 6212 extends downward along the rear cover fixing plate 621, and the number of the protrusions 6212 is multiple. For example, the number of the protrusions 6212 is two, and the shape of the protrusion 6212 is a wedge shape.

[0061] On one side of the sensor base 23 close to the rear cover fixing plate 621, there is a groove 232 that cooperates with the protrusion 6212. The rear cover fixing plate 621 is fixedly connected to the sensor base 23 by inserting the protrusion 6212 into the groove 232. Specifically, the groove 232 is arranged on one side of the sensor base 23 close to the rear cover fixing plate 621, and there are multiple grooves 232. For example, the number of the grooves 232 is two, and the shape of the groove 232 is wedge-shaped. When the rear cover assembly 62 is pushed into the middle frame 61 and fixed to the middle frame 61, the protrusion 6212 is inserted downward into the groove 232. Through the mutual cooperation of the protrusion 6212 and the groove 232, the sensor base 23 is fixed to the rear cover assembly 62, preventing the sensor base 23 from moving outward, and playing a role in fixing the sensor base 23.

[0062] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the intelligent cooking assistance device further includes a display screen module 3. The display screen module 3 includes a display screen 31 and a display screen bracket 32. The display screen 31 is fixed on the display screen bracket 32. The display screen bracket 32 is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame 61. The display screen module 3 is arranged in parallel with the rear cover assembly 62. Specifically, mounting posts are arranged around the display screen bracket 32, and connection holes are arranged on the middle frame 61. The display screen bracket 32 is fixedly connected to the middle frame 61 by inserting the mounting posts into the mounting holes, which is convenient for disassembly and installation; a light guide column and an antenna are arranged on the display screen bracket 32. The light guide column is arranged in contact with the lamp assembly on the main control module 1. The lamp assembly may include a lamp bracket, an indicator light, and a fault light. The light guide column is used to gather the light emitted by the indicator light and the fault light, and finally the light is concentrated onto the display screen bracket 32; the antenna is arranged on the display screen bracket 32 and is electrically connected to the main control module 1 through a wire, preventing the overall formation of a shielding space after the main control module 1 and the middle frame 61 are assembled, which affects the signal transmission.

[0063] On one side of the display screen bracket 32 close to the sensor base 23, there is a first connection hole 321;

[0064] On one side of the sensor base 23 close to the display screen bracket 32, there is a second connection hole 231. The sensor base 23 is fixed to the display screen bracket 32 by a connecting piece passing through the first connection hole 321 and the second connection hole 231. The second connection hole 231 is arranged on both sides of the sensor base 23 in parallel and opposite to the groove 232. Preferably, the second connection hole 231 and the first connection hole 321 are countersunk screw holes that cooperate with each other, and the connecting piece is a countersunk screw, which can prevent the sensor module from still shaking up, down, left, and right after being fixed to the display screen bracket 32 after being pushed in.

[0065] Among them, the specific installation method of the sensor module 2 is as follows: First, push the sensor module 2 into the installation hole 611 opened at the bottom of the middle frame 61 and fix it in cooperation with the installation hole 611. Then, pass a connecting piece through the first connection hole 321 and the second connection hole 231 to fix it to the display screen bracket 32. Finally, when fixing the rear cover assembly 62 to the middle frame 61, the protrusion 6212 on the rear cover fixing plate 621 cooperates with the groove 232 on the sensor base 23 to be fixed, so that the left and right sides of the sensor base 23 are respectively fixedly connected to the display screen bracket 32 and the rear cover assembly 62. The fixation is firm and not easy to loosen. At the same time, disassembly is also convenient. Only need to remove the rear cover assembly 62, then unscrew the connecting piece, and finally take out the sensor module 2 from the installation hole 611 to complete the removal of the sensor module 2, without having to remove the entire main control module 1 and the display screen module 3, which is convenient for the maintenance of the camera 21 and the infrared sensor 22.

[0066] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 5 , a magnet installation groove 6213 is provided on the side of the rear cover fixing plate 621 close to the rear cover 622, and the magnet installation groove 6213 is used to place magnets. Specifically, there are multiple magnet installation grooves 6213, which are evenly distributed on the side of the rear cover fixing plate 621 close to the rear cover 622. By placing magnets in the magnet installation grooves 6213, the mutual influence between multiple magnets is prevented. By setting a magnetic attraction structure on the rear cover assembly 62 of the intelligent cooking auxiliary device, it is convenient to adsorb the intelligent cooking auxiliary device on a steam oven or an adsorption bracket, etc., to realize multi-scene applications. For example, adsorb the intelligent cooking auxiliary device on the steam oven, and collect the cooking state of the food in real time through the camera, which is convenient for users to observe the cooking state of the food at each stage. At the same time, the intelligent cooking auxiliary device is adsorbed on the outside of the steam oven, avoiding installing a camera in the inner cavity of the steam oven, which can effectively prevent the high temperature in the inner cavity of the steam oven from increasing the temperature resistance requirement of the camera, and, when used in a high-temperature scene for a long time, affecting the service life of the camera; it can also adsorb the intelligent cooking auxiliary device on the adsorption bracket, and by moving the adsorption bracket, monitor the places that need to be concerned in the kitchen or the living room, and transmit the picture to the mobile phone in real time through the cloud, and use it as a home butler. It can maximize the practical scenarios of the intelligent cooking auxiliary device, bring convenience to users, be economical and practical, and is conducive to promotion and use.

[0067] In some specific embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , the intelligent cooking auxiliary device further includes a power supply module 4. The power supply module 4 is arranged in parallel with the main control module 1, and the power supply module 4 is used to supply power to the intelligent cooking auxiliary device; specifically, the display screen module 3, the main control module 1, the heat dissipation structure 5 and the power supply module 4 are arranged adjacent to each other in parallel in sequence, making the structure compact and convenient for installation and disassembly.

[0068] A heat dissipation structure 5 is provided between the power supply module 4 and the main control module 1. Since the power supply module 4 and the main control module 1 are high-heat-generating components, by arranging the heat dissipation structure 5 between the power supply module 4 and the main control module 1, the heat dissipation efficiency of the power supply module 4 and the main control module 1 is improved, ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of the power supply module 4 and the main control module 1.

[0069] In some specific embodiments, the intelligent cooking assistance device further includes a voice component. The voice component includes a microphone component, a voice control system, and a voice output component. The microphone component collects voice input signals and transmits the voice input signals to the voice control system. After being processed by the voice control system, signals are output through the voice output component to the electronic control component to control the operation of the intelligent cooking assistance device. Specifically, the microphone component can be welded to the main control module 1. An avoidance hole is provided on a side surface of the middle frame 61 that is vertically arranged with the bottom. The microphone component passes through the avoidance hole and is fixedly connected to the middle frame 61.

[0070] An intelligent cooking assistance method according to an embodiment of the present application, which is applied to the above-mentioned intelligent cooking assistance device, includes:

[0071] Install the intelligent cooking assistance device at a position directly opposite the cookware of the range hood;

[0072] Determine a target intelligent recipe corresponding to the target food ingredient from a pre-recorded set of preset intelligent recipe information; wherein, the set of preset intelligent recipe information includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time;

[0073] Based on the target intelligent recipe, determine a first target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and a target preset cooking temperature level and a second target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and a target preset air volume level within the target preset cooking time;

[0074] Collect the current food image and the current cooking temperature of the target food ingredient in the cookware;

[0075] Control the air volume of the range hood and the firepower of the cooker based on the obtained first target correspondence, second target correspondence, current food image, and current cooking temperature.

[0076] Specifically, when a user is cooking and needs the cooking assistance of the intelligent cooking assistance device, the user only needs to adsorb the intelligent cooking assistance device at the position of the smoke baffle of the range hood facing the cookware, turn on the intelligent cooking assistance device and the range hood, determine the target intelligent recipe corresponding to the cooked food from the set of preset intelligent recipe information, determine the target preset cooking time corresponding to the target intelligent recipe, as well as the target preset cooking temperature level and the target preset air volume level corresponding within the target preset cooking time, then collect the current food image and the current cooking temperature of the cooked food in the cookware through the camera and the infrared sensor, and send the collected current food image and the current cooking temperature to the main control module. The main control module determines the corresponding air volume of the range hood based on the received food image, then compares it with the target preset air volume level to adjust the air volume of the range hood, and at the same time compares the collected current cooking temperature with the target preset cooking temperature level to adjust the firepower of the cooking stove, completing the cooking assistance work and realizing the intelligent control of the range hood.

[0077] The embodiment of the present application discloses an intelligent cooking assistance device and method. The intelligent cooking assistance device provided by the present application includes a main control module, a sensor module, and a peripheral structure. The main control module and the sensor module are arranged inside the peripheral structure; the sensor module is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware, and send the detected current food image and the current cooking temperature to the main control module; the main control module stores a set of preset intelligent recipe information, and the set of preset intelligent recipe information includes a first corresponding relationship between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset cooking temperature level within the preset cooking time and a second corresponding relationship between the preset intelligent recipe and the preset air volume level; the main control module is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the firepower of the cooking stove according to the first corresponding relationship, the second corresponding relationship, the current food image, and the current cooking temperature. The intelligent control of the range hood is realized, and the user experience is improved. Moreover, the intelligent cooking assistance device and the range hood are independently arranged, solving the installation, manufacturing, and service problems brought by the integration of the intelligent module to the whole range hood, and facilitating the later disassembly and maintenance.

[0078] The above are only optional embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An intelligent cooking assistance device, characterized in that, It includes a main control module (1), a sensor module (2) and a peripheral structure (6), and the main control module (1) and the sensor module (2) are arranged inside the peripheral structure (6); The sensor module (2) is used to detect the current food image and the current cooking temperature in the cookware, and send the detected current food image and current cooking temperature to the main control module (1); The main control module (1) stores a preset intelligent recipe information set, and the preset intelligent recipe information set includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time; The main control module (1) is used to control the air volume of the range hood and the cooking firepower of the cooktop according to the first correspondence, the second correspondence, the current food image and the current cooking temperature.

2. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 1, wherein, The sensor module (2) includes a camera (21), an infrared sensor (22) and a sensor base (23), and the camera (21) and the infrared sensor (22) are arranged on the sensor base (23); The peripheral structure (6) includes a middle frame (61), and an installation hole (611) is opened on one side of the bottom of the middle frame (61), and the sensor base (23) is installed on the installation hole (611).

3. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The peripheral structure (6) further includes a rear cover assembly (62), and the rear cover assembly (62) is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame (61); The rear cover assembly (62) includes a rear cover fixing plate (621) and a rear cover (622), and the rear cover fixing plate (621) is fixedly connected to the rear cover (622) in a fitting manner.

4. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Clasps (6211) are arranged on the four peripheral edges of the rear cover fixing plate (621); A card slot (612) matched with the clasp (6211) is arranged on one side of the middle frame (61) close to the rear cover fixing plate (621), and the rear cover fixing plate (621) is connected to the middle frame (61) by the clasp (6211).

5. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 3, wherein, A protrusion (6212) is arranged on one side of the rear cover fixing plate (621) close to the sensor base (23); A groove (232) matched with the protrusion (6212) is arranged on one side of the sensor base (23) close to the rear cover fixing plate (621), and the rear cover fixing plate (621) is fixedly connected to the sensor base (23) by embedding the protrusion (6212) into the groove (232).

6. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The intelligent cooking auxiliary device further includes a display screen module (3), and the display screen module (3) includes a display screen (31) and a display screen bracket (32), the display screen (31) is fixed on the display screen bracket (32), and the display screen bracket (32) is vertically and fixedly connected to the middle frame (61).

7. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 6, wherein, A first connection hole (321) is arranged on one side of the display screen bracket (32) close to the sensor base (23); A second connection hole (231) is provided on one side of the sensor base (23) close to the display screen bracket (32). The sensor base (23) is fixed to the display screen bracket (32) through a connecting member passing through the first connection hole (321) and the second connection hole (231).

8. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A magnet installation groove (6213) is provided on one side of the rear cover fixing plate (621) close to the rear cover (622). The magnet installation groove (6213) is used for placing a magnet.

9. An intelligent cooking assistance device according to claim 1, wherein, The intelligent cooking assistance device further includes a power supply module (4), and the power supply module (4) is arranged in parallel with the main control module (1); A heat dissipation structure (5) is provided between the power supply module (4) and the main control module (1).

10. An intelligent cooking assistance method, characterized in that, The method is applied to the intelligent cooking assistance device of claims 1-9, and includes: Installing the intelligent cooking assistance device at a position of the range hood directly facing the cookware; Determining a target intelligent recipe corresponding to the target food ingredient from a pre-recorded set of preset intelligent recipe information; wherein, the set of preset intelligent recipe information includes a first correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset cooking temperature level and a second correspondence between a preset intelligent recipe and a preset air volume level within a preset cooking time; Based on the target intelligent recipe, determining a first target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and a target preset cooking temperature level and a second target correspondence between the target intelligent recipe and a target preset air volume level within a target preset cooking time; Collecting a current food image and a current cooking temperature of the target food ingredient in the cookware; Controlling the air volume of the range hood and the heating power of the cooker based on the obtained first target correspondence, second target correspondence, current food image, and current cooking temperature.

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